🌱 Patch AM: Why Pasadena-formed La Fiebre is speaking out about band ownership now

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Pasadena-formed La Fiebre is speaking out about band ownership now
• Which Pasadena-area schools just dodged a jump to 6A?

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
• Friday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• La Fiebre Issues Statement, Clarifies Ownership and Ongoing Legal Matter (tejanonation.net) — Pasadena music fans will recognize La Fiebre, the Tejano band formed here in 1986, as it publicly clarifies its ownership structure and ongoing legal dispute with member Luis Ayala. The group stresses professionalism, confirms its official booking contact, and highlights recent milestones including a 40th anniversary, a new album, and a fresh deal with Freddie Records.
   

• UIL conference cutoff numbers: Barbers Hill, Crosby joining 6A; Westfield among schools moving down (houstonchronicle.com) — Pasadena High narrowly missed moving up to Class 6A, staying in 5A as the UIL released new enrollment cutoffs that also shift nearby schools like South Houston in Pasadena ISD down in football division. These changes will reshape district matchups for the 2026–28 seasons, affecting travel, rivalries, and playoff paths for Pasadena-area athletes and fans.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Creativity Corner
  Harris County Public Library - Galena Park Branch , 1500 Keene St , Galena Park
  3:15 pm
• Tween Central
  Harris County Public Library - Galena Park Branch , 1500 Keene St , Galena Park
  4:15 pm
• You're a Reader, Baby! Story Time
  1500 Keene St , Galena Park
  5:30 pm
• Community Meeting #2
  Sylvan Beach Pavilion , 1 Sylvan Beach Dr , La Porte
  6:00 pm
• Randy Meadows
  Southern Komfort Kitchen , 2501 Underwood Rd , La Porte
  6:00 pm
• Pilates at the DAC
  Dow Park , 610 E San Augustine St , Deer Park
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🚨URGENT DOG- Lauren
  Lauren is a gentle, kind-hearted Labrador Retriever mix who came into the shelter as a stray on September 22, 2025. Since the day she arrived, she… (Nextdoor Village Grove)
• There are 3 dog that keep getting into my backyard and I’m wondering if anyone has a rescue
  1 big dog 2 small dogs I know if I take them to a shelter they will probably get put down I can not foster I’ll try to get pics of them tomorrow (Nextdoor Munger)

• Jetro Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Stocker - Perishables in Pasadena. Apply here.
• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deer Park

• Texas' 2026 midterms will shape the U.S. House, Senate and more. Here are the biggest races. (hppr.org)
• Discover the inside scoop of policing at Deer Park's Citizen's Police Academy. Applications are now open. (pasadenian.com)
• DPPD is trying to catch the people who stole packages and broke into cars between East First and Second streets. If you have a tip or camera footage contact Detective Huff. (pasadenian.com)

South Houston

• Harris County constable vehicle hit by vehicle on Hardy Toll Road (fox26houston.com)
• South Houston High School celebrated Judy Paredez, whose unwavering support transforms Trojan Nation into a tight-knit community. (pasadenian.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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