Precinct 2 deputies arrested a driver after a single-vehicle crash on the South Sam Houston Tollway West and identified a man with an outstanding Terroristic Threat warrant on Scarsdale Boulevard. Precinct 8’s K9 Duke alerted at the driver’s-side door of a Hyundai stopped on Dixie Farm Road, where deputies reported finding about 508 grams of narcotics. The Animal Shelter took in 77 animals over two days and now has 215, despite 32 adoptions last weekend. Pasadena’s Shred Day drew 189 vehicles, and Ichigo-Con runs Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Library. Fifteen items in all.
City of Pasadena
That was 19 more vehicles than the spring Shred Day.
Pasadena gave 189 vehicles a dignified farewell to their personal documents.
The McDonald’s Invitational runs November 19, 21, with sponsorship opportunities still available.
Pasadena will welcome top high school basketball teams from across Texas November 19–21.
The free event runs November 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Library.
Ichigo-Con Vol. 11 will make Central Library a temporary academy for anime, manga and pop culture.
Precinct 2 Constables
Deputies identified the driver as Alison Medley after the crash on the South Sam Houston Tollway West.
This is why people keep inventing sober rides.
Fingerprint identification identified the man as 47-year-old Master Mooring.
A false name did not keep Precinct 2 deputies from finding Master’s outstanding Terroristic Threat warrant.
Central & Fairmont Library
The Children’s Play Area closes November 12 and reopens November 16.
Central Library’s play area is taking a brief intermission for Ichigo-Con.
Children can make gratitude jars, leaf wreaths, turkey crafts and acorn name tags.
Central Library’s Leaf It to the Library will offer fall crafts, a scavenger hunt and seasonal refreshments.
Sam Rayburn High
Bring an unwrapped toy to any home game before December 15 to receive one free admission per toy.
Rayburn’s fourth annual Texan Basketball Toy Drive gives one free admission for each unwrapped toy.
La Porte Police
The lateral-officer physical agility exam is scheduled for December 26 at 5:30 p.m. Follows the Nov 5 post.
La Porte Police Department is offering 12-hour shifts and every other weekend off to lateral officers.
Pasadena High
Performances run November 12, 14 at 7 p.m.; tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Pasadena High students will put a hungry plant in the spotlight November 12–14 for Little Shop of Horrors.
Animal Shelter
The shelter is waiving adoption fees on most animals and is seeking fosters for even a week or two.
The Animal Shelter adopted out 32 animals at last weekend’s show; however, we still have a people problem.
Chamber of Commerce
New diaper packs in sizes 4, 5 and 6 are preferred; donations can be dropped off or ordered from the Amazon Wishlist.
Right Touch Electrical is collecting diapers for the Pasadena Community Pregnancy Center through November 30th.
Precinct 8 Constables
Deputies reported that K9 Duke alerted to narcotics at the driver’s-side door of the red Hyundai Elantra.
Precinct 8's super smeller, K9 Duke, had the better read on a Hyundai’s driver-side door.
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Fall EcoCamp topics include cryptozoology and armored animals.
Armand Bayou Nature Center’s Fall EcoCamps will teach children about cryptids, armored animals and misunderstood wildlife.
American Legion Post 521
Veterans can RSVP by emailing [email protected] or leaving a message for Unit Secretary Carlene Ashworth at 713-419-9518.
American Legion Post 521 will give veterans and a guest dinner, drinks and dessert on November 14th.
Coming up
Later today, readers will find a youth basketball registration deadline, a Pasadena High production video, and a report on Frazier Elementary students’ theatre visit to Dobie High. Posts also cover a space presentation at Central Library, Rayburn Hall of Honor nominations due December 18, and a November 17 radio and television alert test. Other updates include a call for tournament volunteers, a car show with more than 80 vehicles, and a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at Spencer Square on November 23.