🌱 Patch AM: When Pasadena’s rodeo cook-off and main events officially kick off.

Hey there, Pasadena! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• When Pasadena's rodeo cook-off and main events officially kick off.
• How you can help make Pasadena's Pets & Pumpkins unforgettable.

Also on today's calendar: Braxton Keith and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Audio Pasadena and South Houston High's parade float marks the start of Pasadena's rodeo festivities. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena's rodeo season is officially underway after Pasadena High and South Houston High joined forces on a shared FFA float in this morning's parade. Students, families, and staff braved the heat to celebrate the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo tradition. Now residents can look ahead to the cook-off starting September 11 and the rodeo opening September 18.
   

• Calling all generous spirits: Pasadena's Pets and Pumpkins needs your prize donations. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena residents are invited to help power this year's Pets & Pumpkins festival at 5160 Burke Road by donating prizes for contest winners, from gift cards to fun products. The October 24 event will feature pet costume contests, trunk-or-treating, vendors, and spooky photo ops while supporting shelter animals. Interested sponsors can get involved by emailing the organizers.
   

📸 Around Pasadena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo 2026 →
  Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Office, Pasadena
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Seabrook Economic Development Corporation →
  City of Seabrook -
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• TCA Gulf Coast Chapter Train Meet →
  East Harris County Activity Center, 7340 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena
  8:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Braxton Keith →
  Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
  5:00 pm
• Aaron Watson →
  Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
  La Porte ISD La Porte, TX 77571
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Patriot Day
  Channelview ISD Channelview, TX 77530
• Coffee and Pastries with Grandparents
  Galena Park Elementary
  7:00 am
• Breakfast with Grandparents
  Galena Park Middle GPMS Cafeteria
  7:30 am
• Ron Barrett →
  Sammy G's District 70, 4141 E NASA Pkwy, El Lago
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Grandparent's Day
  Channelview ISD Channelview, TX 77530
• Grandparent's Day
  Galena Park ISD Houston, TX 77015

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• One of the biggest lies, that the type of car you drive depicts social status, was started by....
  yep you guessed it, a car salesman. It has survived for generations and has cost people fortunes. All because of pride and vanity. Think about that… (Nextdoor Village Grove East)
• Hey neighbors!
  I'm starting my own lawn care business and I'm offering grass cutting starting at just $25. (Nextdoor Shaver St)

• Celeros Flow Technology posted a job opening for Machinist in Pasadena. Apply here.
• Government Jobs posted a job opening for P/T Program Aide - Gym Monitor in Deer Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deer Park

• Harris County Judge calls for special session on Flock as governor pulls state funding (click2houston.com)

La Porte

• La Porte Police Department unveils enticing benefits for lateral hires. (pasadenian.com)
• Trick, treat, and trot at La Porte's Treats on the Trail. (pasadenian.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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