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In today's newsletter:

  • Have you finished your child's Skyward registration before the September 4 deadline?
  • Pasadena resident helps shape education policy on the State Board
  • See how Pasadena's Shaun Aguirre dominated Week 1 under the lights

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

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Tropical storm, with a high of 85 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the a.m., temps: high: 89, low: 79. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pasadena High urges parents to complete Skyward registration forms for new school year. (pasadenian.com) — If you have a student in Pasadena, Deer Park, or La Porte schools, you're being asked to complete Skyward Family Access registration forms for the 2026–2027 year by September 4, 2026. The online process updates contact, health, and emergency information and lets you flag any major changes that could affect how your child is served on campus.
   

2. SBOE Member District 4 (texas.gov) — A State Board of Education member representing District 4, which includes parts of Harris and Galveston counties, lives in Pasadena and emphasizes service rooted in her Christian faith. She brings nonprofit leadership experience and a focus on educational excellence, parent and teacher support, and student success to a term running through December 2026.
   

3. Houston high school football: Week 1 takeaways and top performers (houstonchronicle.com) — Pasadena football fans have reason to celebrate after running back Shaun Aguirre erupted for 305 rushing yards and three touchdowns in Pasadena High's 35–7 season‑opening win over Northbrook. His breakout performance headlines a wider look at Houston‑area Week 1 high school football standouts and statement victories.
   

4. Flock surveillance camera network grows in Temple as Texas funding faces scrutiny over privacy, misuse (kdhnews.com) — State funding for Flock license-plate cameras is under scrutiny across Texas, and Pasadena police are among agencies where officers have faced investigations or discipline over alleged misuse. While Temple is the main focus, the report highlights growing privacy concerns, calls for new legislative limits, and a pause on some state grants that could affect how Pasadena and other departments expand or maintain these surveillance networks.
   

5. Gulf Coast tourist destination faces Flock camera backlash (lmtonline.com) — Pasadena is among several Texas communities where officers allegedly misused Flock license‑plate cameras to track people for personal reasons, fueling wider backlash against the technology. While Gulf Shores and Galveston consider transparency steps and policy reviews, Pasadena residents are now part of a broader statewide conversation about how these surveillance tools should be controlled.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • City Council Meeting →
    City of Seabrook -
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • District Holiday
    Galena Park ISD Houston, TX 77015
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day Holiday
    Channelview ISD Channelview, TX 77530
  • Labor Day Holiday - Office Closed
    La Porte ISD La Porte, TX 77571
  • Labor Day Office Closure →
    City of Webster - Webster TX 77598
    7:00 am
    • 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a friend that has 10-12 loads of clean fill dirt that he needs to get rid of.
    There is no charge and he will deliver for free. (Nextdoor Spencer Village)
  • Owning your own house an American dream?
    I don't think so. Financially it's not a good deal if you add up the numbers. After the house is paid off you still have a substantial money outlay… (Nextdoor Parkview South)
  • eTeam posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist (USA) in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Arby's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

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