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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:

  • Why is Coach Frank Pasadena High’s latest Eagle of the Week?
  • What changed when Pasadena ISD’s superintendent seat passed to Toni Lopez?
  • How Pasadena ISD students turned one day into thousands of meals

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Coach Frank embodies the Eagle Way, both on and off the court, thus winning teacher of the week at Pasadena High. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena High School is spotlighting Coach Frank as Instructional Eagle of the Week for his work with students on and off the court. The honor is backed by a local partnership with Bubba’s 33 in Pasadena, which provides a family voucher and underscores the community’s support for educators and the Mighty Eagle Way.
   

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2. Here are the 25 highest-paid superintendents in Texas during the 2024-2025 school year (houstonchronicle.com) — Texas’ latest superintendent salary data shows big paychecks at the top, and Pasadena ISD is part of the shuffle, with longtime leader DeeAnn Powell retiring and Toni Lopez stepping in. The article compares pay across major districts, highlighting how Houston-area and other Texas superintendents’ compensation stacks up, including bonuses and recent raises.
   

3. United by purpose, the National Technical Honor Society transformed Houston Food Bank into a hub of hope and community spirit. (pasadenian.com) — Students from Pasadena ISD’s Career and Technical Education program recently spent a day volunteering at the Houston Food Bank, representing local schools while helping fight food insecurity. Their work sorting and packing food highlighted how Pasadena’s education programs encourage leadership, teamwork, and community service that reaches beyond city limits.
   

4. Video: The weight of choices hang heavy the whispering danger beneath the cheers of celebration. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena Police are warning holiday revelers not to drink and drive, stressing that DWIs can bring steep fines, jail time, and a suspended license. They highlight especially harsh penalties for driving drunk with a child passenger and urge residents to plan safe rides home so celebrations don’t end in tragedy on local roads.
   

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