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In today's newsletter:

• How much joy did Pasadena ISD schools deliver with this toy drive?
• How one Pasadena woman is rescuing dogs at the last minute
• See how Pasadena ISD teens turn simple haircuts into career-ready skills

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PISD PD's Toy Drive pickup at schools was a success celebrating the joy of giving and the magic of shared generosity. (pasadenian.com) — Families in Pasadena can celebrate a successful toy drive led by the PISD Police Department, with big contributions from Earnesteen Milstead Middle, Harvey Turner Elementary, The Summit Pasadena ISD, and Kruse Elementary. Volunteers wrapped up toy pickup tired but thrilled to see local kids’ smiles, and organizers are encouraging neighbors to keep this spirit of generosity going for future efforts.
   

2. Pasadena-area woman takes action to save dogs from euthanasia (fox26houston.com) — Pasadena animal lovers are rallying to keep local shelter dogs from being euthanized through a boarding program run with Pasadena Animal Advocates at Work (PAAW). Led by 21-year-old Kaila Creel, the effort has already saved dozens of dogs by moving them into boarding and foster care, but it depends heavily on donations and new foster volunteers to continue.
   

3. Video: CTE future hairstylists transform snips into a masterpieces, igniting passion and precision in their craft. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena ISD cosmetology students are getting real-world practice on men’s haircuts, using clippers and shears to build both skill and confidence. Their hands-on training highlights growing career talent within Pasadena and shows how the district’s CTE programs prepare students for solid, locally rooted careers in the beauty industry.
   

4. UIL conference cutoff numbers: Barbers Hill, Crosby joining 6A; Westfield among schools moving down (houstonchronicle.com) — Pasadena High School’s enrollment put it just shy of moving into the state’s largest UIL Class 6A, keeping the Eagles in 5A for the 2026–28 alignment. A number of nearby Houston-area schools are shifting classifications, which could change future district opponents and travel for Pasadena teams.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Business & Badassery
  Thistle Draftshop , 5210 FM 2920 #100 , Spring
  11:30 am
• Winter Showcase
  New Horizons’ Fine Arts Magnet at Crenshaw Elem. Cafeteria Channelview, TX 77530
  5:00 pm
• Hamblen Elementary Christmas Choir Program
  Channelview ISD , 1019 Dell Dale St , Channelview
  5:30 pm
• Santa Sightings
  Five Points La Porte Park , 100 E A St , La Porte
  6:00 pm
• Jordan Acoustic
  The Riverside Seafood and Grill , 17433 River Rd , Channelview
  6:00 pm
• A Novel Arrangement
  Evelyn Meador Library , 2400 N Meyer Ave , Seabrook
  6:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission
  City of La Porte , 604 W Fairmont , La Porte
  6:00 pm
• Advanced English Classes - In-Person
  Evelyn Meador Library , 2400 N Meyer Ave , Seabrook
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
• Beginner Spanish!
  Evelyn Meador Library , 2400 N Meyer Ave , Seabrook
  4:30 pm
• Merry & Bright Bash
  Maxwell Adult Center , 1201 Center St. , Deer Park
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is a very nice looking cat at the Walgreens on the corner of Preston and Fairmount.
  Looks to me like an older cat that has lived it's life inside all of its life suddenly abandoned right in the parking lot. I fed it and I wish I had… (Nextdoor Parkview South II)
• Watch your packages.
  This guy followed Amazon to our house. He rode up as the truck left. Good thing we knew the truck had delivered. My spouse opened the door as he… (Nextdoor Austin District)

• Jetro Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Hilo Driver in Pasadena. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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