Community Corner
🌱 What investigators are learning from the deadly PEMEX Deer Park gas release
Also, don't miss Sleigh Ride on the Deer Park Patch calendar
Good morning Deer Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are learning from the deadly PEMEX Deer Park gas release
- How did Cypress Lakes fare when they came through Deer Park?
- Deer Park shares in mourning the passing of Jeanette Bordelon
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Deer Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SERC-TERC Updates December 2024 (epa.gov) — A federal chemical safety update highlights the ongoing investigation into the deadly October 2024 hydrogen sulfide release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery, where two workers died and 13 were hurt. Deer Park residents are reminded that national regulators are still scrutinizing the incident, alongside other major chemical accidents nationwide, and sharing new safety and emergency-planning resources for local and state officials. 
Find out what's happening in Deer Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Makennah Alexis Game Report: vs Waller (maxpreps.com) — Deer Park hoops fans may notice Cypress Lakes recently visited their home court, where standout guard Makennah Alexis logged seven steals as part of a long defensive streak. Her latest outing against Waller extended that run to 51 straight games with at least two steals, and she now leads a 12-game winning Cypress Lakes squad into a road matchup with Cypress Woods on Tuesday.
• Jeanette Bordelon (kogt.com) — Deer Park readers may recognize the family of 79-year-old Jeanette Bordelon, whose brother and sister-in-law live in Deer Park and are among her survivors. Jeanette, a devoted nurse and loving crafter from Orange County, passed away Tuesday in Vidor, leaving behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family across Southeast Texas.
📸 Around Deer Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deer Park
★ Featured events ★
- Sleigh Ride
Jimmy Burke Activity Center, 500 W 13th St, Deer Park
6:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Planning & Zoning Commission
City of La Porte , 604 W Fairmont , La Porte
6:00 pm - Merry & Bright Bash
Maxwell Adult Center , 1201 Center St. , Deer Park
5:00 pm - Christmas Holidays - City Services Closed
City of Deer Park City facilities will be closed in observance of the Christmas holidays. There will not be curbside collection of trash on these days. Service will resume on your next regular collection day following the holiday. Garbage should not be placed out f
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
📣 Deer Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Business & Badassery
Thistle Draftshop , 5210 FM 2920 #100 , Spring
11:30 am - Santa Sightings
Five Points La Porte Park , 100 E A St , La Porte
6:00 pm - Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball - Trials, Tribulations and Christmas Decorations
Pasadena Little Theatre , 4318 Allen-Genoa Rd , Pasadena
8:00 pm - Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
9:00 am - TOMBALL ART MARKET
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 403 Commerce Street , Tomball
9:30 am - Chad Prather with Cooper Wade Band and Jordan Applebe
Lomax Rodeo Arena , 1508 Lomax School Rd , La Porte
7:00 pm - Retropalooza Houston 2026
Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds , 7902 Fairmont Pkwy , Pasadena
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Saturday March 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Clipper, a dog who went missing in Deer Park, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Owner: "He we… (Nextdoor South Pasadena Plaza) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on December 14, 2025 in Deer Park, TX 77536 near X street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor South Pasadena Plaza)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Deer Park. Apply here.
- CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Deer Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deer Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pasadena
- Last-minute Houston holiday toy drives include one hosted by Pancho Claus, Mattress Mack (houstonchronicle.com)
- La Fiebre Issues Statement, Clarifies Ownership and Ongoing Legal Matter (tejanonation.net)
- Last week, two fearless Trojans shattered a nine-year silence, rising to academic glory at Pasadena's rigorous Decathlon competition. (pasadenian.com)
South Houston
- Harris County constable vehicle hit by vehicle on Hardy Toll Road (fox26houston.com)
- UIL conference cutoff numbers: Barbers Hill, Crosby joining 6A; Westfield among schools moving down (houstonchronicle.com)
Houston
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