Video: PISD’s election results revealed at the Pasadena Independent School District Board Meeting.

PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:00PM

Election results can be seen here:
https://www.pasadenaisd.org/60559_3

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PPD is investigating an attempted armored truck robbery at Chase Bank on Fairmont.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Pasadena police were called to the scene of an attempted armored truck robbery outside the Chase Bank on Fairmont. The incident was reported at approximately 3:19 p.m., prompting a swift response from officers. Fortunately, no one was hurt during the incident. As of now, there have been no arrests, and authorities are continuing to investigate.

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Video: Unlock peace of mind at the City’s Shred Day held in the Spring and Fall.

Pasadena Neighborhood Network and Waste Management team up to help residents shred sensitive household documents securely and safely. Special thanks to our sponsor and wonderful volunteers.
Pasadena Shred Day is held twice a year, each Spring and Fall.
Follow our social media for date announcements @pasadenatxgov

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Video: Discover the inspiring stories of Pasadena’s brightest high school seniors whose selfless volunteer work is transforming our community. Meet the Vanguard Award finalists.

The Vanguard award honors high school seniors who have dedicated countless hours to volunteer work in the Pasadena area. Whether through their time, actions, or talents, these students have made a significant positive impact on our community. We are incredibly grateful for their outstanding service!
A special thank you to our community sponsors: Chevron Pasadena Refinery, Raising Cane’s, and Pasadena ISD Education Foundation, for recognizing the importance of giving back. Your continued support is invaluable.

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Video: Check out the Pasadena ISD Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony with legendary emcee Matt Musil spotlighting incredible sports talents that shaped our community.

Pasadena ISD Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring retired KHOU Sports Anchor Matt Musil as emcee. Accompanying Mr. Musil is Space Cowboys Public Address Announcer, Livestream Commentator of Pasadena ISD Football, and Dobie HS Teacher Mr. Shane Brown.

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Video: Discover exclusive insights from Pasadena’s Aquatics Manager on swim lessons, river walking, and the Strawberry Water Park’s big anniversary.

Pasadena Aquatics Recreation Manager, Sajjad Mia talks all things “pools” for this upcoming season. Learn about swim lessons, river walking and plans for the 10th Anniversary of the Strawberry Water Park!

Host: Laura Branch Mireles/Community Information Manager
Audio/Editing: Eddie Perez/Pasadena Channel

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Video: Pasadena ISD’s Comm Connection. Join Colton and Olivia for the latest buzz, must-know news, and unmissable events now.

Welcome to Pasadena ISD’s Comm Connection!

Join hosts Colton Hinson and Olivia Janney for our monthly news and update show, brought to you by the Pasadena ISD Communication Department. Stay informed with the latest happenings, important announcements, and exciting events within our school district.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected with all the updates from Pasadena ISD. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

Follow us on social media:

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Twitter: https://x.com/PasadenaISD_TX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pasadenaisdtx

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Video: Dr. Toni Lopez voted in as Pasadena ISD’s New Superintendent.

PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:30PM

The Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees, unanimously, named Pasadena ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Toni Lopez as Pasadena ISD’s Superintendent. Dr. Lopez will replace Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell who is retiring and will take on the role of Superintendent Emeritus until her official retirement date.

Before a packed board room, Pasadena ISD Board President Casey Phelan stated the Board has followed a lengthy process in choosing Lopez as the Superintendent.

Congratulations Dr. Lopez!

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Video: Grocery store escapade. Woman’s chemical caper causes chaos as she flees felony scene, PPD’s seeking public assistance if you know the 🤡.

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 12:54 PM, a Black female entered a grocery store and attempted to conduct a fraudulent return. When the return was denied, the suspect took two bottles of a chemical product off of a shelf and proceeded to another section of the store, where she utilized the chemical to damaged perishable goods. Due to the nature of the damage, the suspect’s actions are a felony offense. Store personnel, who witnessed the incident, immediately attempted to confront the suspect. Ultimately, she managed to flee the scene prior to being identified.
The affected products were immediately removed to ensure customer safety.
Store management provided video surveillance footage of the suspect, who is believed to be in her 60s, with gray shoulder-length hair and medium brown skin. She was last seen wearing a gray jacket with an orange shirt underneath.
We are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual. If you recognize the suspect or have any information related to this incident, please contact Detective Dollagaray at:
Work: 713-475-7889
Email: [email protected]

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Pasadena ISD poised for inspiring leadership as Dr. Toni Lopez emerges as top pick for Superintendent.

At its meeting on March 5th, the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees announced Pasadena ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Toni Lopez as the sole candidate for the superintendent position. According to legal requirements, the Board must wait 21 days before officially voting on Dr. Lopez’s appointment as the new superintendent. Dr. Lopez is set to succeed Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell, who is retiring.

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PPD is looking for help finding an armed subject involved in the shooting that occurred on February 28th. ⚠️

🚨Seeking Public Assistance in Crenshaw Shooting Investigation🚨

The Pasadena Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the armed subject, as seen in the image below, related to the shooting that occurred on February 28, 2025, at approximately 2:49 PM in the 4400 block of Crenshaw.

The subject, described as a Hispanic male in his mid-teens, was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a red imprint on the front, black shorts, and sandals. He was armed during the incident and fled the scene in a vehicle.

The Pasadena Police Department’s Violent Crimes Division is actively investigating this case in collaboration with the Pasadena Independent School District Police.

If you have any information regarding this subject or the incident, please contact:

Detective Dever – [email protected] | 832-891-5996
Detective Mascorro – [email protected] | 281-798-1422

Your assistance is vital in keeping our community safe


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Road closure on Red Bluff today 7:30-9:30am for the Pasadena Police Department Superhero 5k & Kids 1k.

🚫 ROAD CLOSURE 🚫
Closure beginning today (2/22/2025) at 7:30 AM continuing through 9:30 AM for the Pasadena Police Department Superhero 5k & Kids 1k!
The northbound lanes of Red Bluff Rd., from Genoa Red Bluff Rd. through Fairmont Pkwy, will be closed for the event.
Traffic will be directed to travel eastbound or westbound on Genoa Red Bluff.
Additionally, the westbound lanes of Genoa Red Bluff Rd., from Leesa Ln. to Red Bluff Rd., will be closed.

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Update: PPD is no longer seeking the public’s help in identifying the female subject pictured inside.

🚨PERSON OF INTEREST – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED🚨
The Pasadena Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the female subject pictured below.
Description:
• White/Hispanic female
• Approximately 5’4″ – 5’6″ tall
• Around 115–120 lbs
• Long, wavy hair
• Wears glasses
If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Hawthorne at:
📞 Work: (713) 475-4887
📱 Cell: (281) 782-5512
📧 Email: [email protected]

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PPD is requesting the public’s help in locating Payas Rohit Deo ⚠️

🚨 MISSING PERSON – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED 🚨
The Pasadena Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Payas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old Indian male, approximately 5’6″ tall and 140 lbs.
🔹 Last Seen: Saturday evening at approximately 8:30 PM
🔹 Location: Near Space Center Blvd and Sunrise Lake Dr
🔹 Last Seen Wearing:
▫️ Black T-shirt (logo unknown)
▫️ Red pants
▫️ White Nike Air Force One shoes
▫️ Diamond stud earrings
Attached are two photos of Payas, including a recent image that clearly shows tattoos on his left forearm.
If you have any information on Payas’ whereabouts, please contact Detective Hawthorne at:
📞 Work: (713) 475-4887
📱 Cell: (281) 782-5512
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Video: Discover the secrets behind Pasadena ISD’s latest updates and tune in to Comm Connection and be the first to know.

Welcome to Pasadena ISD’s Comm Connection!

Join hosts Colton Hinson and Olivia Janney for our monthly news and update show, brought to you by the Pasadena ISD Communication Department. Stay informed with the latest happenings, important announcements, and exciting events within our school district.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected with all the updates from Pasadena ISD. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

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Video: PISD students going for a career in law. The Harris County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the Summer Legal Academy.

https://cao.harriscountytx.gov/students

HCAO Accepting Applications for Summer Legal Academy

Houston, Texas — The Harris County Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Summer Legal Academy (SLA), an educational opportunity launched by County Attorney Christian D. Menefee during his first term in office. SLA is a unique training program designed for high school students to learn more about the path to law school, network with legal professionals, and explore a career in civil law, criminal law, government, or public policy.

“I created the Summer Legal Academy to help empower the next generation of legal minds,” said Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee. “Growing up, I never met a lawyer. With SLA, students will be exposed to a wide array of legal professions, including those beyond the courtroom.”

“My hope is that every student will leave our program with the tools, skills, confidence, and passion to succeed in all their future endeavors. We are proud to continue facilitating that training and look forward to inspiring our future leaders this summer,” Menefee added.

SLA is a two-week opportunity for aspiring lawyers that will take place at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, located at 1019 Congress St., from Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 25th, 2025 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Students can expect to participate in mock law school lectures taught by local law professors, review case studies, practice LSAT problems, and sit-in on panel discussions with attorneys in various fields of law, including elected officials and judges. Each cohort is limited to less than 40 students and accepts students from all high schools across Harris County. So far, 93 students from over 60 high schools have completed the Summer Legal Academy program.

Applicants must be:

High school students in grades 10 through 12
A resident of Harris County

Students interested in applying should send in the following:

A high school transcript
A recommendation letter
A writing sample (may be a class assignment that received a grade B or higher)
Personal statement
Short essay response with minimum of 250 words
Online application.

Priority will be given to students of underrepresented groups in the legal profession. The priority deadline for applications is March 1st, 2025, and the final deadline is March 23rd, 2025.

 

Attorney Menefee and a former SLA student are available for interviews. Additional HCAO personnel are also available to discuss the program in Spanish. To schedule, please e-mail [email protected].

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Video: Get ya some Wino Wine Fest. 40+ Handpicked Wines in Pasadena for an exclusive tasting experience.

Join us in Pasadena for an exclusive indoor wine festival featuring over 40 wines from renowned Texas wineries. Enjoy a curated selection of popular, unique, and new wines in a more intimate setting, with a limited number of attendees for a personal and memorable experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste the best of Texas wine in a relaxed, crowd-free environment.

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The City is back in business tomorrow.

All City of Pasadena Departments will return to normal operations tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025.

All sanitation crews are resuming their normal routes on Thursday. We thank you in advance for your patience as our teams might experience slight delays as they work diligently to collect the backlog.

If the water in your home will not turn on and you have NO water, there is a good chance your pipes are frozen. Please call (713) 475-5555 to report it.

Again, all City of Pasadena offices will resume normal operations tomorrow, January 23, 2025.

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Except for emergency services the City will be closed Tuesday January 21st and tomorrow for Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Due to severe weather and travel-related conditions, all City of Pasadena non-emergency offices will be closed beginning Tuesday, January 21st at 6 a.m. City Departments are also closed on Monday, January 20th for the Martin Luther King Holiday. During this time, emergency staff, 9-1-1 and essential personnel will remain on duty. All City departments are scheduled to reopen Thursday, January 23rd at 6 a.m.

The Pasadena Municipal Courthouse will be closed as well. IF YOU HAVE A COURT HEARING FOR A TICKET ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, AS THE COURT WILL BE CLOSED.

City of Pasadena Sanitation services are suspended until Thursday, January 23rd.

Frontier Waste customers are advised to check for alerts on the Frontier Waste app or go to FrontierWaste.com for route updates.

If you have a NON-EMERGENCY call, please do not call 911, instead dial (713)475-5555.

Please follow us on social media, @pasadenatxgov for further updates and alerts.

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