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Good morning to you Pasadena! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a beloved Pasadena ISD principal shaped generations before retiring.
  • Why five Pasadena police lieutenants are suing over a top promotion
  • Could this gentle senior pup be Pasadena's next beloved family member?

Also on today's calendar: Veteran Children's Book Author Trio "Cleared for Storytime" at the 42nd CAF Wings Over Houston Airsh and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pasadena ISD honors Mrs. Messenger's legacy as she retires. (pasadenian.com) — A longtime Pasadena ISD principal, Melissa "Missy" Messenger, is retiring for health reasons after leading campuses like San Jacinto Intermediate and founding Kendrick Middle School. She reflects on 25 years of serving Pasadena students, praising supportive colleagues and families, and asks the community for continued prayers and encouragement as she enters this new chapter while the district carries her work forward.
   

2. Pasadena council members call for police leadership changes as 5 lieutenants sue over assistant chief appointment (click2houston.com) — Pasadena residents are watching a major shakeup debate in their police department, as two city council members publicly call for removing the interim chief and an assistant chief whose appointment is being challenged in court by five lieutenants. The lawsuit questions whether city leaders followed Texas civil service rules, raising broader concerns about damaged public trust and neighborhood safety.
   

3. Inmate senior dog Kaleighsi offers love and naps in exchange for a home. Go get her, shelter open at 11am. (pasadenian.com) — If you have room for a calm, friendly dog, Pasadena's animal shelter is offering seven-year-old Kaleighsi for free adoption or foster, with supplies included. This potty-trained, kid- and dog-friendly Staffordshire mix is ready today at 11 a.m. on Burke Road, fully vetted and heartworm negative, but she'll need a cat-free home.
   

4. Trojans take a break: Mental wellness meets sensory exploration. (pasadenian.com) — Students and staff in Pasadena ISD, especially Trojans at South Houston High, are being encouraged this week to pause, breathe, and reset for Mental Health Week. Today's activity uses a simple five-senses exercise to ground you in the moment, while reminding everyone to check in with friends, practice gratitude, and make time to recharge.
   

5. Trimac opens ISO tank depot in Houston's chemical corridor (truckingdive.com) — A major industrial employer has expanded operations in Pasadena, with Trimac opening a flagship ISO tank depot on Bay Park Road that can store and service hundreds of chemical tanks. The site already employs more than 200 workers and is adding around-the-clock wash and maintenance capacity, strengthening Pasadena's role in Houston's chemical corridor and export trade.
   

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  • Where can I find a post office box (the blue box) to drop off mail in Pasadena?
    I didn't realize they took out the boxes in front of the Pasadena Blvd Post Office. Thanks in advance neighbors! (Nextdoor Deepwater)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Pasadena, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 4 minutes. Message from Finder: "can't keep them. … (Nextdoor Parkgate North)
  • Flowserve Corporation posted a job opening for 2nd shift Precision Assembler in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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