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🌱 Patch AM: When Pasadena’s rodeo cook-off and main events officially kick off.
Make time for Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo 2026 on the Pasadena Patch calendar
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!)
- 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 ★
- Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo 2026 →
Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Office, Pasadena
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Seabrook Economic Development Corporation →
City of Seabrook -
6:00 pm - TCA Gulf Coast Chapter Train Meet →
East Harris County Activity Center, 7340 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena
8:00 am - 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
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
La Porte ISD La Porte, TX 77571
7:00 pm - 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 - Grandparent's Day
Channelview ISD Channelview, TX 77530 - Grandparent's Day
Galena Park ISD Houston, TX 77015
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
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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)
Ok Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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