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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. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Pasadena business guide teens through real‑world money choices?
  • Could you be the one to save Maverick today?
  • How the Strawberry Festival is backing Pasadena's young livestock exhibitors.

Also on today's calendar: Community Health Choice Application Assistance! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Houston High seeks local business support for budgeting simulation event. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena businesses are being asked to volunteer at South Houston High School's Reality Fair on October 15, 2026, helping students practice real‑world budgeting. You can choose a station via an online sign‑up and even sponsor lunch for 30–40 volunteers and partners. The morning event runs 7:45 a.m. to noon, and organizers welcome you to share the invite widely.
   

• How can you skip goofball Maverick, ready to be your running buddy, but he needs a stay of execution first. (pasadenian.com) — Maverick, a nine‑month‑old Staffordshire mix at Pasadena Animal Shelter, is on the urgent list and needs an adopter or foster right away. Neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm‑negative, he's free to adopt or foster, with supplies provided for fosters. If you're in Pasadena and want an energetic walking or running buddy, you can apply online or visit the Burke Road shelter today.
   

• The Strawberry Festival invests in the future by purchasing steer at Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena's own Strawberry Festival is putting money back into local youth by buying a steer at the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo auction. Organizers say it's a way to reward students' long hours caring for their animals and to celebrate families and volunteers. The post underscores how Pasadena traditions work together to support the next generation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Pasadena, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 22 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found on Sunday… (Nextdoor Cinnamon Ridge)
  • Does anyone know who this dog belongs to?
    She came here on Little Willow a few weeks ago, and she's back again. She's very sweet, I'm sure she has a family that is looking for her. (Nextdoor Village Grove)
  • Guidehouse posted a job opening for Hospital Admissions Rep -Swing Shift, Full Time Onsite 3 pm-11:30pm in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant manager I-2 in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deer Park

  • DPPD: Changes to school zones take effect on tomorrow. (pasadenian.com)
  • Texas Takeaways: The Best of Tech & Learning's Regional Leadership Summit Group Discussions (techlearning.com)
  • Pasadena Chamber's candidate guide: your one-stop shop for election info. (pasadenian.com)

South Houston

  • Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10 entering October (usatoday.com)

La Porte

  • Transforming Management of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability Management with Computational Power (ptonline.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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