Precinct 2 deputies took a driver into custody after clocking the vehicle at 105 mph in a posted 60 mph zone near Gulf Freeway, and arrested Joshua Alaniz on an outstanding theft warrant. The East Sam Houston Tollway will close between Pine Street and SH 225 from 10 p.m. October 30 to 5 a.m. November 2, with three northbound entrance ramps closed as well. Pasadena Animal Shelter announced free cat adoptions, while Violet went home with her new mom. The Mistletoe Market runs October 31 at the Pasadena Convention Center, and the Berry Haunted House opens from 7 to 11 p.m. October 30 and 31. Nineteen items in all.
PISD
The October edition is available as an online magazine with photos and stories from Pasadena ISD schools.
Dr. Lopez presents the October 2026 edition of Pasadena ISD’s Discover the District.
The livestream is for South Houston High’s Thursday night varsity football game against Iowa Colony. Follows the Oct 24 post.
Watch South Houston High Thursday night varsity football take on Iowa Colony.
The trustees’ meeting began at 5:30 p.m. October 27. Follows the Oct 8 post.
Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 27th 2026.
PISD Career and Technical High School
The criminal justice freshmen received hands-on learning from the Coast Guard.
CTHS criminal justice students traded classroom lessons for Coast Guard experience.
The tour group came from San Jacinto Intermediate, and applications are open for the 2027, 28 school year.
CTHS gave San Jacinto Intermediate students a tour and a reason to check the application deadline.
The visiting group was from South Houston Intermediate; CTHS shared its Pathways of Choice website for application information.
South Houston Intermediate students toured CTHS and left with a few more possibilities.
Precinct 2 Constables
The driver made unsafe lane changes near the 10900 block of Gulf Freeway, forcing other motorists to take evasive action.
Clown discovers that headlights are not required for Precinct 2 deputies to notice 105 mph.
Deputies found Alaniz in the 9400 block of Almeda Genoa Road after a report that he harassed customers at two businesses.
Joshua’s harassment came with a complimentary fingerprint check and an outstanding theft warrant.
Animal Shelter
Pasadena Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is at 5150 Burke Rd.
Violet has officially upgraded from shelter resident to her mom’s best decision.
Each cat adoption includes spay/neuter surgery, core vaccines and a microchip.
Pasadena Animal Shelter has removed the price tag from its cats.
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
The Pasadena Fairgrounds carnival runs from 7 to 11 p.m. October 29, 30 and 31. Follows the Oct 28 post.
The Berry Haunted House will spend Halloween weekend offering food, games, and a haunted house after sundown.
PASADENA, TX
The agreement with Valero Refining-is worth $320.5 million.
LyondellBasell is selling Houston Refinery to Valero 4Q 2026.
Convention Center & Fairgrounds
The market charges $5 cash admission and runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena Mistletoe Market offers a head start on holiday shopping this Saturday.
City of Pasadena
Residents can bring up to four unsealed, untied boxes or bags to 1202 Southmore Ave. on November 7.
November 7th is the perfect day for you to shred all them love letters, but your cheatin’ heart will tell on you.
PISD Career and Technical
The South Houston High students took part in the induction ceremony the previous day.
Video: South Houston High School recognized students during its National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
Precinct 8 Constables
The northbound Red Bluff, Spencer and Fairmont entrance ramps will close, with traffic directed to the Pasadena Blvd/Red Bluff exit.
Crews will close the tollway and three northbound entrance ramps from 10pm tonight to 5am Monday.
La Porte Police
Treats on the Trail runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at La Porte Municipal Airport, 10615 Spencer Hwy.
La Porte is turning its airport into a Halloween trail for one evening.
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Motion-activated trail cameras captured the two raccoons’ late-night scuffle.
Video: Two raccoons discover that even the Armand Bayou night shift has workplace disputes.
Pasadena Police
The October 31 event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Parking Garage, 1149 Ellsworth Dr.
Tomorrow night you are invited to spend Halloween evening with Pasadena police offering candy, conversation, and a fleet of decorated vehicles.
Coming up
Later today: a shelter dog who returned after being adopted as a puppy more than two years ago is looking for a home, and a foster update says Ceasar is out of the kennel but still available. Readers will find details on the October 31 Monster Mash at PAL Gymnasium and the December 5 Holiday Lighted Parade along Fairmont Parkway. Other posts cover a November 14 drug take-back in Deer Park, a $500 three-point contest, and recognition for two La Porte Police employees.