Enjoy as we sit with Martin Scribner, Director of Planning & Development, and Franci Linder, Principal Planning Manager, as they discuss the very important Comprehensive Plan. They breakdown importance thus means for Baytown, the difference between the Comprehensive Plan & the Strategic Plan, and how you as citizens of Baytown can get involved in the process and be heard!   For more Comprehensive Plan information head over to: www.baytownengage.com

Today we welcome Assistant to the City Manager, Brian Moran, to the podcast. Brian has a very important job that includes  projects that are for the betterment of Baytown. One of his most recent projects is  the City of Baytown's Strategic Plan. Brain explains what a Strategic Plan is, what this means for Baytown, and the steps that goes into bringing the plan to life.  For more information about the plan, and other City projects, please visit www.baytownengage.com

We bring you a fun and informative episode with two of our community teens who were selected to be part of the City of Baytown's Teen Round Table. Listen as Katie, the Teen Round Table Coordinator and our Teen Librarian discusses with Daisy and Seleni their journey to the committee, their big WHY for applying, and what they hope for the future of the Teen Round Table and what it means for Baytown Teens. Enjoy!   Note: If you are a Teen looking for fun interactive programs to join in Baytown contact Teen Librarian, Katie Beverly, at catherine.beverly@baytown.org

Today we sit with Jamie Eustace our City Librarian and Library Director, Sabrina Martin the Communtiy Engagement Coordinator, and Lesley Kohles our Technology Librarian. We discuss the newly formed Baytown Engage Civic Academy. The Academy was created to add a new informative tool to help our citizens gain a better understanding of our local government, all the ins and outs of City departments, and to awaken a new understanding of what really goes into running a city to hopefully create better stewards of the community. The program admission process starts April 12th through April 30th. For more information, and to apply, head over to: www.baytownengage.com  If you have any questions feel free to contact Sabrina Martin at: Sabrina.Martin@baytown.org

Today we sit with Martin Scribner the Director of Planning & Development, Christopher Chavis the Communtiy Development Manager, and Sharon Rose the Communtiy Development Generalist. We discussed their journey to the City of Baytown, all the wonderful things  Planning & Development really provides our City/  citizens, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Planning has some great upcoming projects, and events, all geared towards our citizens and the betterment of the city. Enjoy! Find many of the projects on the City of Baytown website at www.baytown.org Also find City upcoming projects on our Baytown Engage website at www.baytownengage.com

Welcome Back! Today we have an absolute treat! We have our fearless leader, the one that pulls this city together,  our very own City Manger Mr. Rick Davis! Mr. Davis shared with us his real connection to Baytown,  the surprises he has faced in his 6 years with us, our past and present Strategic Plan, and how the citizens of Baytown have played a vital part in the process. Mr. Davis also shares what he thinks everyone from here, and not, should recognize about our amazing city! Enjoy!   Be sure to visit www.baytownengage.com !

Today we welcome Dr. Marie Alcazar and Detective Lance Watkins with Built4Agility. Detective Watkins,  a City of Baytown Detective, and Dr. Alcazar have been working together to bring awareness, understanding, and unity to many social issues we have been facing as a society.  They have found a way to bridge the gap between citizens and law enforcement with unifying joint meetings that opens the floor for healing dialog to bring about understanding. We discussed their individual journeys that have led them to working together and their amazing work Built4Agility is doing for the community. Enjoy!   www.built4agility.org

We had the pleasure to sit with long time Baytown resident, and educator, Dr. Precious L. Reimonenq. Dr. Reimonenq discussed her journey in education, the many challenges meeting the students' wellness needs in 2020 dealing with COVID, and how Goose Creek ISD is putting in great work into the wellness of its students, and parents with the Counseling & Student Wellness Department and a vast amount of resources and help! Enjoy.  Seeking help: Behavior & Mental Health ~ 281-707-3738 Social & Emotional Leaning ~ 346-216-3232 Seeking help and resources: https://tinyurl.com/studentwellnesshelp

Please enjoy this fun, and extremely informative, episode with our very own City Librarian/Director Jamie Eustace and our Community Engagement Coordinator Sabrina Martin. Both sit with us to discuss the all new Empowerment Grants, what they are, the purpose, and their excitement of what these grants mean for Baytown neighborhoods. Remember that www.baytownengage.com is the place to see the narrow focus on all City of Baytown projects and to get your voice, and concerns, heard!   www.baytownengage.com

We welcome our new District 5 Councilman, Jacob Powell, to the show! During this episode we discussed his journey from Alabama to Baytown, his love of service and serving, and how it was running for council during a pandemic. Mr. Powell shared what is is excited about and the challenges he is ready to face head on. Enjoy! Councilman Jacob Powell, District 5 District.5@baytown.org 281-461-3610

During this fun episode we welcome  Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Cliff Hatch. Cliff discusses his journey to making the City of Baytown his home, the great work displayed by the Parks & Rec crew during the pandemic shutdown in 2020, and his own personal battle with COVID. Cliff shared upcoming projects Parks & Rec have planned, and the return of Pop-Up Parks starting in March! Enjoy!

Today we sit with a true staple for our community: Mrs. Donna Mohlman. Mrs. Mohlman is the Community Engagement Specialist for Lee College and a long time volunteer for The Little Libraries. We discussed her journey from school librarian to Lee College and her work with The Little Libraries. Her love of serving, and education, has kept her on the path to bring books, and community love, to homes across Baytown and all surrounding areas. Enjoy!   To contact Mrs. Mohlman about The Little Libraries: domohlman@lee.Edu

Today we sit with City of Baytown Councilwoman, Heather Betancourth, of District 4. We discussed her journey from Spring, Tx to when she fell in love with Baytown and made it her home. We took a look at her journey to City Council by way of her volunteer work with Imagine Baytown and how YOU can become a volunteer. We discussed, and highlighted, her upcoming projects  and what she is most proud of being the Councilwoman for District 4. Enjoy Councilwoman Heather Betancourth of District 4.   Email: district4@baytown.org Imagine Baytown Committee Application deadline February 21st: https://www.baytown.org/709/Imagine-Baytown

During this episode we had the pleasure to sit with one of our City of Baytown Councilwomen, Ms. Laura Alvarado, of District 1. Being a native of Baytown we discussed her deep roots in the city and her journey to serving on council. We took a look back at 2020 and the challenges she faced personally and in serving her community. We got the chance to highlight some great upcoming projects like her work with First3Years and their upcoming virtual event, BabyDay, starting February 7th thru the 13th . Enjoy Councilwoman Laura Alvarado of District 1.   Email: district1@baytown.org First3Years (Baby Day event): www.first3yearstx.org

Happy New Year! 2021 is not the only thing new around here, we have new excited faces that have joined our team ready to serve all the citizens of Baytown!  During our first episode for the new year Erline sits  with Jake and Kathy to discuss with them their new roles and creating innovative programs during this continued pandemic.    Jake Boyd  jacob.boyd@baytown.org Adult Programming Librarian    Kathy Torres Katherine.Torres@baytown.org  Marketing Librarian

Eddie Williams of the Marcelus-Williams Resource Center joined Erline this week to discuss homeless outreach in Baytown and their new initiative here at Sterling Municipal Library to provide services every Tuesday. Listen for more details! Marcelous-Williams Resource Center 811 N. Main Street Highlands Tx 77562 855-449-1472 talentyieldcoalition.org

This week, Erline sits across the table from her recent guest hosts, Sabrina and Jamie, to discuss the Neighborhood Empowerment Grant Program that kicked off last week for the City of Baytown. For information on the grants, listen to this week's episode and check out http://www.baytownengage.com!  We'll see you all next week!

This week, Erline was joined by guest host Sabrina as they discussed how to support the community in the wake of the financial hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic with Traci Dillard and Terry Sain of the United Way. Listen as they give information on how to receive help and also, how to help your community through the United Way. See you all next week!

This week, Erline spent a little time talking to voters about how they are approaching voting in the age of COVID and also discussing what voting means to them. After that segment, we revisit part of the episode with Leticia Brysch & Eileen Hall on elections and where to vote locally. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you back here next week!

This week, Erline, and her guest co-host, Jamie, sit down with Nick Woolery & Andrea Brinkley to discuss everyone's favorite street in Baytown: Garth Road. If you would like to get up to the date information on the Garth Road Expansion Project, past meetings and upcoming discussions, tune in for all the information you could ask for!  Visit www.baytownengage.com for more information and to follow upcoming city projects. Get ENGAGED!