Yesterday in Pasadena: Wednesday, October 7th 2026

Pasadena council members are calling for changes in police leadership after five lieutenants filed a lawsuit. Mae Smythe Elementary had a surprise homecoming when a soldier returned to greet students. Pearl the pup was adopted from the Animal Shelter following an urgent outreach. The Eagle Plus workshop at Pasadena High School connected parents with resources to support resilient kids. La Porte Police hosted a successful National Night Out with community participation. Twenty-four items in all.

Central & Fairmont Library

The event takes place at the Central Library.
Explore Mexican dance traditions only at Central Library tonight with Veronica de Aquino.

The teen journaling club is scheduled for October 10 at the Central Library.
Central Library hosts teen journaling club with Mi Familia Vota on October 10th.

The craft event is on October 8 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Central Library crafts spooky shelves, but get in on it because supplies may vanish like ghosts.

City of Pasadena

Residents on West Curtis may experience low water pressure for 3-5 hours.
Water line work leaves West Curtis in a pressure pickle.

The meeting took place on October 6.
Pasadena Council meeting October 6th 2026

The recognition occurred during a City Council meeting yesterday.
Pasadena honored the Chamber of Commerce yesterday as Pasadena Chamber Day.

PISD

The surprise reunion took place at Mae Smythe Elementary.
Soldier surprises students with heartfelt homecoming at Mae Smythe Elementary

Fernanda Lara received a $1,000 award at Queens Intermediate.
Fernanda Lara of Queens Intermediate honored with $1,000 from College Football Playoff Foundation.

Free College Application Week runs from October 12 to 18.
Free College Application Week: The perfect time for seniors to save on fees.

PASADENA, TX

The council members’ demands follow a lawsuit involving five lieutenants.
Click2Houston KPRC: Pasadena council members demand police leadership changes as five lieutenants sue over assistant chief’s appointment.

Pasadena Police

J Cast Construction provided tamales to the department last Monday.
J Cast Construction brightened last Monday with tamales for Pasadena police.

Pasadena EDC

The Canva workshop will be held at the Central Library on October 20.
Learn Canva basics at the Central Library with Heather Jones on October 20th.

Pasadena ISD Education Foundation

The award was presented at a donor event held yesterday.
McDonald’s Quijano Organization receives 2026 Partnership Award at donor event.

La Porte Police

Hot dogs, music, and community interaction were part of the event.
La Porte’s National Night Out: Come for the hot dogs, stay for the community love fest.

Pasadena High

The workshop was held at Pasadena High School.
The Eagle Plus workshop at Pasadena High School helped parents support resilient kids.

Deer Park Police

The blood drive is scheduled for October 9 at Deer Park PD.
Donate blood at Deer Park PD and receive free gifts on October 9th.

Animal Shelter

Pearl’s adoption was confirmed on October 6.
The Animal Shelter is celebrating because Pearl the pup has been adopted following an urgent outreach.

Sam Rayburn High

The new directors were introduced at the homecoming game.
A new chapter for Rayburn’s music program began with a homecoming introduction.

Pasadena ISD Police Department

Contact the department at 713-740-0200 with information on case #2600309.
Video: Public’s assistance needed to identify individuals in Pasadena ISD case #2600309.

Chamber of Commerce

The marriage conference is set for November 7.
My Chapel Church invites couples to explore the power of partnership.

American Legion Post 521

The event took place at the Silver Sycamore Event Venue.
American Legion Post 521 volunteers served 100 hot dogs and signed up 10 new members at National Night Out.

PISD Fine Arts

The choirs performed at the Rice football game.
Combined choirs from five PISD schools delivered the National Anthem at the Rice game.

PLS&R

The NFR Watch Party is scheduled for December 12.
PLS&R prepares for NFR watch party and casino night after a successful livestock show and rodeo.

Pasadena Little League

The Scare N Share event is on October 17. Follows the Oct 1 post.
Vendors wanted for Pasadena Little League’s Scare N Share, October 17th.

Coming up

Later today: a story on Boxer Belle’s urgent need for adoption, details on the Halloween dance at Verne Cox Adaptive Recreation Center, and a Pasadena Film Society screening of The Island. Also, a video on the upcoming food drive, and a new episode of Eagle Media Broadcast focusing on anxiety management.

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