Baytown Engage

Episode 34: City of Baytown Comprehensive Plan w/ Martin Scribner & Franci Linder ( Planning & Development Services) May 03, 2021

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

Episode 33: Brian Moran (Assistant to the City Manager) Apr 26, 2021

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

Episode 32:City of Baytown Teen Round Table Apr 19, 2021

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

Episode 31: Baytown Engage Civic Academy Apr 12, 2021

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

Episode 30: Community Development Block Grants (Planning & Development) Apr 05, 2021

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

Episode 29: Rick Davis (Baytown City Manager) Mar 29, 2021

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 !

Episode 28: Dr. Marie Alcazar & Lance Watkins (Built4Agility) Mar 22, 2021

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

Episode 27: Dr. Precious L Reimonenq Director of Social Emotional Learning & Student Wellness (Goose Creek ISD) Mar 15, 2021

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

Episode 26: Jamie Eustace & Sabrina Martin (Neighborhood Empowerment Grants & Baytown Engage) Mar 08, 2021

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

Episode 25: Councilman Jacob Powell (City Council District 5) Mar 01, 2021

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

Episode 24: Cliff Hatch (Baytown Parks & Recreation) Feb 22, 2021

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!

Episode 23: Donna Mohlman (Lee College Community Outreach/Little Libraries) Feb 15, 2021

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

Episode 22: Councilwoman Heather Betancourth (City Council District 4) Feb 08, 2021

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

Episode 21: Councilwoman Laura Alvarado (City Council District 1) Feb 01, 2021

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

Episode 20: Getting To Know Jake Boyd & Kathy Torres (Baytown Library) Jan 25, 2021

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

Episode 19: Eddie Williams (Marcelus-Williams Resource Center) Nov 09, 2020

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

Episode 18: Neighborhood Empowerment Grants Oct 26, 2020

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!

Episode 17: Supporting the Community with the United Way Oct 19, 2020

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!

Episode 16: Get Out and VOTE! Oct 12, 2020

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!

Episode 15: Garth Road Widening Project w/ Nick Woolery & Andrea Brinkley Oct 05, 2020

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!

Episode 14: Macla Aguilera Sep 28, 2020

This week, Erline sat down with Officer Macla Aguilera. Officer Aguilera has been with the City of Baytown Police Department for 10 years and is the city's D.A.R.E and Crime Prevention officer focusing on engaging the community and keep the youth aware and safe. She has really placed her passion for community engagement in many exciting programs for the youth and adults. Please enjoy as Officer Aguilera shares a little about her journey and the great things Baytown PD is doing for the community.

If you have community engagement ideas for the City of Baytown Police please fee free to contact Officer Aguilera at macla.aguilera@baytown.org

Episode 13: Kevin Craven Sep 21, 2020

Welcome to another of Baytown Engage! This week, Erline did a Zoom interview with Kevin Craven, a 1988 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School who attended TSU and U of H. He is a married father of 5, who grew up in up in Oakwood Addition (Oak Addition) here in Baytown. His grandfather, E. Cartwright, was one of the authors of a 1970 list of requests given to the Goose Creek School Board by the Black students in an effort to gain some equality and to tone down the Confederate imagery at the school. Listen as Mr. Craven discusses his grandfather, growing up in Baytown and the issues he faced as a student at Robert E. Lee High School.

Episode 12: Leticia Brysch & Eileen Hall Sep 14, 2020

This week Erline is once again joined by guest-host, Jamie Eustace, as they interview Leticia Brysch, our current City Clerk, and Eileen Hall, our former-City Clerk/current-Election Official. Listen to get all of your election information for the upcoming November Elections, information on early voting (which starts October 13th!) and also information on the new Baytown Police Advisory Committee. This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about getting engaged with your local, state and federal government!

Episode 11: Tiffany Foster Sep 08, 2020

We return from our end-of-Summer break to bring you an interview with Tiffany Foster. Tiffany is the newly-retired former-Director of Planning for the City of Baytown. She has been with the city for 24 years and had a major role in the continued growth of Baytown. Listen as Erline sits down with Tiffany and guest-host, Jamie Eustace, for a look back on her career and the growth she witnessed while with the city.

Episode 10: Jamie Eustace and Sabrina Martin Aug 10, 2020

This week, we were joined by the Sterling Municipal Library's director and creator of the Baytown Engage podcast, Jamie Eustace, as well as Sabrina Martin, the City of Baytown Community Engagement Coordinator. Both Jamie and Sabrina have been instrumental in bringing the community closer to the city government here in Baytown. During this episode, we get a preview of future initiatives and a look back on what we've accomplished so far this year.

Episode 9: Sherman Gray Aug 03, 2020

Please welcome Sherman Gray III: Founder and CEO of the Comm/Unity WORKS nonprofit organization, McNair/Baytown resident, son, husband, father, and faith leader. Comm/Unity Works focuses on using the power of UNITY to bring positive measurable change through mentorship, education, advocacy, and youth enrichment. We discussed his organization, his journey to realizing his purpose, and how remaining silent will stunt community growth. Enjoy!

Episode 8: Teclesha Blanchard Jul 27, 2020

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Teclesha Blanchard to Baytown Engage podcast. Ms. Blanchard is a 2021 Juris Doctor Candidate attending Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. In 2016, Ms. Blanchard was the first African American woman, and the only candidate of Caribbean heritage, to ever run for Baytown City Council. We discussed her life and times in Baytown as a student at Horace Mann Junior High and Robert E. Lee High School. Ms. Blanchard and I discussed the dark history that Baytown carries and the light that has shined on our own issues here in Baytown. Enjoy!

Update: Since this episode was recorded, the Baytown Police Department has relieved Nathaniel Brown of his duties as an officer with the city.

Episode 7: Dr. Victoria Marron Jul 20, 2020

Welcome Dr. Victoria Marron! Dr. Marron is the Executive Director of Retention Transition Services at Lee College in Baytown, Texas. Dr. Marron discussed her journey from troubled youth to advocating for minorities and youth in Baytown and surrounding areas. We discussed the current racial unrest and the steps we must take to reshape and heal our society through understanding and unity. Please enjoy!

Episode 6: Helen Berrott Tims Jul 13, 2020

During this episode, we welcomed deeply rooted, and engaged, McNair/Baytown resident, Mrs. Helen Berrott Tims. Mrs. Tims is the Community Liaison for Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Judge Joe Steven's. Her over 25 years of community and civic engagement, made for one great conversation about community needs, current unrest, and ways we can guide our youth. Please enjoy this episode of Baytown Engage.

Episode 5.5 - A Short Break w/ Erline & Samuel Jul 06, 2020

Your Baytown Engage team, Erline & Samuel, sat down for a short discussion about the first five episodes focused on COVID-19s impact on the community and the direction of the podcast moving forward. While COVID-19 remains an ever-present part of our current lives, there are other forces affecting the lives of Baytown and its residents. We break down some of the themes that will be forthcoming and you get a chance to know the team behind this podcast. We hope you enjoy this mini-episode.

Episode 5: Shae Cottar Jun 29, 2020

Today, we welcome Mr. Shae Cottar. He is a husband, father, real estate broker, HAR Board member, and GCISD Board Trustee. Shae and I sat down to discuss how COVID has hit the real estate market and the schools. We also discussed the recent issues we are all facing concerning inequality and unrest across the nation. We discussed what this is looking like for Baytown, as well as our own underlining issues coming to the surface and how we can invoke change for the future. Please enjoy this great conversation with Mr. Shae Cottar.

Episode 4: Lori Rumfield Jun 22, 2020

Lori Rumfield is the Director of Community Impact at United Way of Greater Baytown Area & Chambers County. She has been one of the many people helping get much needed resources to those in need during this COVID crisis. We sat down to discuss how close to home COVID came to her and her family. Lori also gave much needed insight into the continued hard work that United Way, and their partner agencies, have been doing for Baytown and Chambers County.

Episode 3: Angela Valencia Jun 15, 2020

Angela Valencia is a first year kindergarten teacher, mother of three, wife, and COVID-19 survivor. We discuss the struggles to keep her young children, and students, encouraged and engaged. Angela discussed her recovery from COVID-19 and the worries behind that. We also look at what schools might look like come summer and fall.

Episode 2: Kirven Tillis Jun 08, 2020

Kirven Tillis is a Ross S. Sterling graduate, former Goose Creek ISD educator, and now has over 10 years with Barbers Hill ISD. We discussed how COVID has impacted the teacher, students, and parents. Mr. Tillis highlighted the resilience of our teachers and the real fear that looms if we experience a second wave of this pandemic.

Episode 1: Danielle Paul Jun 01, 2020

Danielle Paul is the founder, and Center Director, of Let’s Learn: An Innovative Learning Center in Baytown, Texas. We sat down and discussed how COVID-19 has changed her life, her family's life, the lives of her students, and staff. Danielle went into detail about her concerns for Baytown and what life may look like moving forward as we try to find normality. Enjoy!

Episode 0: Welcome to the Baytown Engage Podcast! May 26, 2020

Welcome to your introduction to the Baytown Engage Podcast. Listen, to this quick sneak peek, as we sit with a few Baytown residents as they shared how Covid-19 directly impacted their lives.

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