Pasadena Police were active, connecting with the community during National Night Out and announcing new cowboy hats as part of their uniform. The Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo raised nearly $700,000 for local students, while Pasadena High students are learning personal finance skills. Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center hosted a lively Halloween dance, and the Deer Park community is mourning the loss of beloved police chaplain Eva Weverink. Eighteen items in all.
Pasadena Police
Pasadena’s National Night Out took place on October 2026.
Connecting with cops: Pasadena’s National Night Out fostered community ties.
The Trunk or Treat event is set for October 31st at City Hall. Follows the Sep 25 post.
Get spooky with the Pasadena Police at their annual Trunk or Treat event.
Pasadena Police Department introduces cowboy hats to their uniforms.
Pasadena police officers tip their hats to Texas heritage with new uniform addition.
Applications are open for Pasadena Police’s next academy starting April 2027.
Answer the call: Pasadena Police Department seeks dedicated community servants.
Animal Shelter
Loulou is on the urgent list at the shelter on Burke Road.
Loulou is getting kicked from all sides: first a FIV diagnosis and now looking down the hallway of death.
Pumpkin donations are needed at the shelter on Burke Road for an upcoming event.
Pasadena’s Pets & Pumpkins event urgently seeks pumpkin donations.
Rachel was adopted from the Pasadena Animal Shelter on October 19.
Shine on Rachel has scored a new home thankfully just missing her date with death.
Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center
The Verne Cox Adaptive Halloween Dance took place at the recreation center. Follows the Oct 8 post.
community enjoys the verne cox adaptive halloween dance
Tickets for the Verne Cox Holiday Gala go on sale November 2nd.
Get ready for music and merriment at the Verne Cox Gala this December.
Precinct 2 Constables
Sergeant Hector Vega graduated from the Constables Leadership College.
Vega’s graduation from TCLC marks a milestone in Precinct 2 law enforcement leadership.
Samuel Edward Maciel was arrested for DWI on the South Sam Houston Parkway East.
In the theater of life, Samuel’s performance failed the sobriety test.
City of Pasadena
Southmore Park’s grand opening included a Clara Barton statue unveiling. Follows the Oct 16 post.
Pasadena celebrates the grand opening of Southmore Park with a new statue honoring Clara Barton.
Chamber of Commerce
Taste of the Town tickets are available online for the November 5th event. Follows the Sep 27 post.
Travel the world in one night with food tastings and more at the Chamber’s Taste of the Town on November 5th.
Pasadena High
Pasadena High offers a Personal Financial Literacy and Economics course.
While many schools ignore personal finance, Pasadena High prepares students for fiscal reality.
PLS&R
The Pasadena Rodeo raised $692,775 for local students.
Nearly $700k was raised for students as the Pasadena Rodeo bucks expectations.
Deer Park Police
Eva Weverink served as a chaplain and crossing guard in Deer Park.
The community mourns the loss of beloved Deer Park police chaplain and crossing guard Eva Weverink.
South Houston High
South Houston High volunteers participated in a cleanup event on Saturday morning.
Saturday morning saw Trojans trading sleep for civic duty with TEAM UP to CLEAN UP.
Dobie High
Dobie High’s band earned straight 1’s at the UIL competition.
Dobie band continues to lead with straight 1’s at UIL competition.
Coming up
Later today: a City Council meeting, folklórico dance at the library, and a fire prevention poster contest. CTHS welcomes Jackson Intermediate, and Linus the shelter cat seeks a home. Also, the Gulf Coast Toy Expo and a Canva workshop are on the way.