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Congratulations to our City of Pasadena Office of Emergency Management on the unveiling of their new FEMA Type 1 Mobile Emergency Response Center. Mobile Emergency Response Centers provide a centralized location for communication, first responder coordination, and emergency operations. They are deployed in response to natural disasters, emergencies and special events. This MERC was made possible through grant funding and the hard work of our Pasadena OEM team. Mark your calendar for our Hurricane Workshop & Safety Fair on June 1 at the Pasadena Convention Center, where tours of the new MERC will be available!
REMINDER: All City of Pasadena NON-EMERGENCY offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday.
🚨Emergency services remain operational.
🚛City sanitation crews will not pick up trash on Friday, 3/29/24.
🟩Frontier Waste routes will stay the same on 3/29 and 3/30.
Please see this important ‼ #closure ‼ information from Harris County Toll Road Authority – HCTRA It’s happening this weekend {March 22-25}, late Friday night to early Monday morning.
There will be a total closure of the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge main lanes beginning Friday, March 22 at 10:00 p.m. to Monday, March 25 at 5:00 a.m.
Detour:
• Drivers traveling southbound on the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge will be detoured to take the Jacintoport Blvd exit ramp. Drivers are encouraged to utilize I-10 to access crossings.
• Drivers traveling northbound on the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge will be detoured to take the SH-225 exit ramp.
Contractor crews will be pouring concrete on a critical component of the structural support columns. This allows crews to quickly and efficiently maneuver the large concrete and pouring trucks, while not jeopardizing the safety of the traveling public.
Drivers should expect delays when traveling this section of the tollway. All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other events. Don’t forget to visit houstontranstar.org to plan your route.
Check out our classes and sports leagues offered by City of Pasadena, TX Parks & Recreation
Registering Now!⬇
https://pasadena.recdesk.com/Community/Home
Congratulations to the City of Pasadena Office of Emergency Management! Their team has been honored by the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) with the President’s Award for their coordinated response in leading several agencies after the January 2023 tornado. Colleagues with the City of Deer Park were recognized as well.
Calling all artists! 🎨
Pasadena Public Library, TX Chalk Fest is around the corner. Sign up for FREE today!
Last call for artists! Sign-up deadline is Saturday, February 24, 2024.🎨
The Pasadena Public Library is hosting its Chalk Carnival this March and we need artists!
If you are interested in being an artist or helping out with this event please contact Ms. Lily at [email protected] or call 713.475.4985.
Contact ASAP to guarantee a spot! Sign-up deadline is Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Stay tuned for more details!
A #hardfreeze has been issued for our area through Wednesday. Follow the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas for updates.
Cold Weather is on tap next week, make sure you know how to prepare now!
🧥People- Be sure to bundle up
🐶Pet- Bring pets inside
🪴Plants- Cover or bring inside plants
🏠Pipes- Insulate your pipes
Find cold weather safety at https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold
Keep in mind the 5 P’s – People👨👩👧👦, Pets🐾, Pipes👨🏽🔧, Plants🪴, Pools🏊🏽♂️.
Follow legitimate✅ news sources and official social media releases for additional information.
The City of Pasadena, Texas – Government – Pasadena Office of Emergency Management is collaborating with the National Weather Service, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and various other partners to gather information about the occurrence of winter weather next week starting Monday evening, which will involve a hard freeze.
REMINDER: Non-emergency city services will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on January 1, 2024.
City of Pasadena Sanitation Crews will not pick up on 1/1/24.
Frontier Waste crews will be in service and collecting trash on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Happy La Fiebre Day in Pasadena! The Pride of Pasadena celebrated their special day with Jeff Wagner, Mayor of Pasadena and their lovely wives. We are so proud to have you call Pasadena home!
TRASH COLLECTION HOLIDAY REMINDER: There will be NO TRASH PICK UP by City Crews or Frontier Waste on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023.
City crews will also be out of service on Friday, December 22, 2023 in observance of Christmas Eve.
REMINDER: All City of Pasadena NON-EMERGENCY offices will be closed on December 22 and December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holidays.
🚨Emergency personnel and 911 WILL be working.
🚛City sanitation crews will not pick up trash on 12/22/23 or 12/25/23.
🟩 Frontier Waste will NOT pick up on Christmas Day, Monday, 12/25/23.
🎄🎅🏼❤️💚The 15th annual Pasadena Holiday Lighted Parade hosted by the city and The Pasadena Strawberry Festival ‼️
🎄🌦What does the weather forecast mean for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting event?
🎅🚧When does Fairmont close down for the parade?
📲Get these answers and more when you sign up for our Holiday Event Texts! (carrier rates and charges may apply)
Text the word “Santa” to 77295 from your mobile device.
❌NO garbage collection by City Crews or Frontier Crews on Thanksgiving Day.
▶️City Crews: NO trash pickup on Friday, November 24
▶️Frontier Crews: Regular Schedule on Friday 11/24 and Saturday 11/25.
🦃Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule:
❌NO garbage collection by City Crews or Frontier Crews on Thanksgiving Day.
▶️City Crews: NO trash pickup on Friday, November 24
▶️Frontier Crews: Regular Schedule on Friday 11/24 and Saturday 11/25.
FREE Lifeguard Certification Classes coming soon! Plan NOW for that summer job.
REMINDER: All City of Pasadena NON-EMERGENCY offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, 2023 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.
🚨Emergency personnel and 911 WILL be working.
🚛City sanitation crews will not pick up trash on November 23-24.
🟩 Frontier Waste will NOT pick up on Thanksgiving Day (11/23) but their crews WILL be in service on Friday, November 24, 2023.
Join us this Friday, 11/17 for our Free Pet Vaccines event from 11am-2pm at the Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center with Houston Pets Alive and Petco Love!
We’ve got your pet’s health and safety covered with FREE:
🐾 Vaccinations, including rabies shots.
🐾 Da2pp for our canine pals.
🐾 Fvrcp for our feline friends.
*First come, first served while supplies last!*
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, not just those who live in Pasadena. Remember, a healthy pet is a happy pet! Spread the word and we’ll see you there!
Get updates about our FREE Christmas Holiday events by signing up for #ReadyPasadena (message and data rates may apply for alerts).
Our #PTXaquatics Division is registering for our next #free lifeguarding class! Text 832-271-9408 or go online (www.pasadenatx.gov/LifeguardClass) to register! If you are lifeguard certified and are looking for a #Summer2024 job, email us at: [email protected] to apply now!
Our Clean Streets and City of Pasadena, TX Parks & Recreation crews will be even more busy in the next few weeks! Let’s show them some ❤️💚❤️💚
Every year, local families turn to food pantries for help. That’s why we organize the annual #PasadenaFoodDrive – just in time for the holidays. Not sure what items to donate? Take a look at the video below. All donations will be equally divided to help stock the following 6 Food Pantries in PASADENA:
🥫Pasadena Community Ministries
🥫Salvation Army
🥫Sarah’s House
🥫South Avenue Baptist Church
🥫Sunset United Methodist Church
🥫The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Which campus will take home the big trophy this year? 💚💙❤️🧡🩵
Pasadena Independent School District students, faculty and staff are such a huge part of our annual #PasadenaFoodDrive We couldn’t do it without you! Keep an eye on our social media to find out which schools win the donation competition!
Our City of Pasadena, TX Parks & Recreation Golf Course is cooking up something special for Thanksgiving morning- a special public golf tournament! See details below.
It’s less than a week away from Mega time 🐶🐱.
We’re excited to work with Petco Love for their Houston Mega Adoption Event on October 21-22!
From 10am-5pm each day, there will be a 1000+ puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats for just a $35 adoption fee. Fast passes are also available for a 9am entry time!
For more details on the event, fast passes, and volunteering, visit https://www.mega-houston.com
Want to donate items to help us prepare and maintain our animals for the event? Use this link: https://tinyurl.com/HouMegaEvent
*Donations can be dropped off or mailed to our shelter.*
Pasadena Pet Adoption Center
5160 Burke Road
713-848-5362
[email protected]
linktr.ee/pasadenaanimalshelter
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 11am – 5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm (Closed Sunday)
On October 18 at 9:35 AM, Allen Genoa Road was closed in both directions between Fairmont and Shaver due to gas line repairs. The closure was expected to last for several hours. Crews from Pasadena and Centerpoint Energy were on site to address the issue. There was no need for protective action or shelter in place at the time. Later, at 4:40 PM, an update stated that Allen Genoa Road was reopened, but caution was advised as crews were still flushing the lines. ************************
{OCTOBER 18 at 4:40PM} ‼️UPDATE ‼️Allen Genoa Road is back open. Crews are still on the scene flushing lines, please pass through with caution.
{OCTOBER 18 @ 9:35} *** Allen Genoa Road will be closed in both directions between Fairmont and Shaver for several hours due to gas line repairs in the area . Pasadena crews and Centerpoint Energy are on site. There is no protective action needed at this time. No Shelter in Place.
Texas Department of Transportation is looking for your input on a proposed project along Highway 225.
See their post below ⬇️
You are invited to participate in a virtual public meeting with two in-person options for the SH 225 and I-610 East PEL Study. The virtual option is available on Oct. 17 by 5 p.m. In-person open house options are on Oct. 17 and Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m. Get more information at https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html
If you live near the coast, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen some rain. It likely won’t be the last of the day. South of I-10, isolated stronger storms and multiple rounds of rain could result in locally excessive rain totals. Be aware in spots known to flood easily.
Mark your calendar for a systemwide alert next week from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
📆 Upcoming nationwide emergency alert test
What: A one minute test alert on cell phones, radios, and TVs
When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2:20 p.m. ET
Why: To ensure systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies
Please share this info!
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023
Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo events and concerts kick off this week. Check out the schedule below‼🤠🐎
With an amazing cook-off weekend behind us, it is time for our transition week into RODEO!! The 74th Annual Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo will kick off this FRIDAY, 9/22, with an action-packed PRCA Rodeo, Carnival, food trucks, vendors, and PECOS AND THE ROOFTOPS on the main stage!
After all the excitement in the arena, be sure to stick around and head to the Silver Spur club for even more LIVE MUSIC with Al White. Our Silver Spur club is located in Campbell Hall and welcomes all Rodeo fans 21 and up!
We would also like to give a quick, important shoutout to all of our PLS&R volunteers that have been working diligently for months on end to ensure this Friday kicks off without a hitch. We appreciate each and every one of you, and all of ya’lls hard work does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU.
Be sure to check our social media all week and keep yourself updated on all things Pasadena Rodeo.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Welch. Jackie epitomized love for her community. Whether she was serving on Pasadena City Council or volunteering her time for numerous local organizations, we could always count on Mrs. Welch to bring her positive attitude and generous spirit.
** Statement from Mayor Jeff Wagner: “Jackie Welch always showed up with a camera in her hand, a giant smile on her face and a heart as big as Texas. We will miss her joyous energy, but are so thankful she called Pasadena home. Please join me in praying for the Welch family, including Jackie’s husband and former city councilman, Mr. Bill Welch.”
September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. As part of this initiative, individuals are encouraged to sign up for official ReadyPasadena alerts, which can be received through text, email, or landline. These alerts provide important information and updates regarding preparedness in the city. To subscribe to these alerts, individuals can visit www.ReadyPasadena.org for more details.
REMINDER: All City of Pasadena NON-EMERGENCY offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
🚨Emergency personnel and 911 will be working.
🚛City sanitation crews will not pick up trash on 9/4/23
🟩There will be no change in Frontier Waste routes on Labor Day.
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🥵Due to the ongoing excessive heatwave, the City of Pasadena is asking residents to voluntarily restrict and conserve water usage by doing the following:
🌜Limit outdoor water use to the hours between 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.
💧Residents with street addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are asked to limit outdoor water usage to even numbered calendar days.
💧Residents with street addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are asked to limit outdoor water usage to odd numbered calendar days.
💧Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water usage for non-essential purposes until conditions improve.
☀️Immediately report waterline breaks to the Mayor’s Action Line (713) 475-5555 More conservation tips at: www.takecareoftexas.org
Yes, some rain would be nice, but a hurricane? Not so much. However, we ARE in the height of Hurricane Season and it’s important to be prepared. Follow US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas on social media and sign up for #ReadyPasadena alerts by texting PTXREADY to 77295.
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Our Madison Jobe Seniors are beating the heat with some bowling fun! 🎳
Check out this video to learn more.
US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas predicts some much-needed rain for SE Texas next week. They currently report no immediate hurricane threats; however weather can always change and our City of Pasadena Office of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone to be prepared as we are entering the height of Hurricane Season. Preparation tips and information can be found on our website. You can also get Emergency Alerts by texting PTXREADY to 77295 or going to: https://www.pasadenatx.gov/902/ReadyPasadena-Alert-System “
Thanks to your generosity during our Fill the Bus event, teachers from the Pasadena Independent School District were able to make sure their students had enough supplies to start the school year!
Our Senior Expo is BACK! Special thanks to our @pasadenatxparksandrec Madison Jobe Senior Center for coordinating this helpful annual event for our seniors. 🚨🚨For all ages: please be sure to sign up for our Ready Pasadena Emergency Alerts by texting PTXREADY to 77295
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Class is back in session for Pasadena Independent School District. Please remember to pay attention to school zones and follow these tips for driver safety when approaching school busses.
🚨ATTENTION RESIDENTS 🚨
💧Our water system, like most others in the state, is being taxed because of the current drought conditions.
While Pasadena is NOT experiencing a current shortage of water, we are asking fo your help in conservation to avoid low pressure, which is generally the enemy in drought situations. Following these steps will help conserve water:
1) Avoid watering your lawn in mid-day.
2) Check for leaks in your sprinkler system.
3) Avoid washing your car at home until conditions improve.
4) Immediately report waterline breaks to the Mayor’s Action Line at (713) 475-5555.
Go to www.takecareoftexas.org for more helpful tips.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us get through this hot summer safely.
Do you or someone you know need minor outdoor home repair? You may be eligible for our annual Team Up 2 Clean Up program. Please click the link below to apply. Deadline is August 15.
https://www.pasadenatx.gov/395/Team-Up-To-Clean-Up
Thank you to everyone who supported our annual #FilltheBus program. This year, we collected $36,000 in monetary donations and also enough physical supplies to fill TEN school busses!
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BIG shoutout to event coordinator, Tish Gale Eubanks, who welcomed a new grand baby that very same morning, but was still able to “drive the bus” and also grab a moment to meet her new granddaughter as well. 💕
Al the images > https://www.pasadenatxphoto.net/Fill-the-Bus/2023-Fill-the-Bus/
