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🌱 Patch AM: How to bring home a $10 big dog in Pasadena
Spotted on the Pasadena calendar: Braxton Keith

Hello Pasadena! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to bring home a $10 big dog in Pasadena
- How Pasadena Memorial students thanked Precinct 8 deputies with snow cones
Also on today's calendar: Aaron Watson and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 78.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spice smooches her way into a forever home, leaving the shelter behind. (pasadenian.com) — Big-dog lovers in Pasadena can currently adopt from the Pasadena Animal Shelter for just $10, and the shelter is encouraging residents to visit or browse pets online. After one pup, Spice, found her new home with a goodbye kiss, staff hope more locals will stop by the Burke Road facility or call to meet their own future best friend.
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• Pasadena Memorial High hosts Precinct 8 deputies for snow cones as part of First Responder Appreciation. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena Memorial High School recently welcomed Precinct 8 deputies for snow cones as part of local First Responder Appreciation activities, celebrating the partnership between students and law enforcement. Deputies say the treats and thank-yous from Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte residents made them feel supported and deepened their connection with the community they serve.
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📸 Around Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Braxton Keith →
Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Harris County Beekeepers →
Golden Acres Center, 5001 Oak Avenue, Pasadena
6:30 pm - Senior Talent Show →
East Harris County Activity Center, 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena - Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Livestock Auction →
7902 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena
10:00 am - Double Bill: Graceland and Asleep on the Wind →
Pasadena Little Theater, Allen-Genoa Road 4318, Pasadena
7:30 pm - BakerRipley Citizenship Forum →
BakerRipley Pasadena Campus, 720 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
8:00 am - Culture Shock Expo →
7902 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena
10:00 am - Aaron Watson →
Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
5:00 pm - Double Bill: Graceland and Asleep on the Wind →
Pasadena Little Theater, Allen-Genoa Road 4318, Pasadena
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
📣 Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tween Program: Pet Rock →
Deer Park Public Library, 3009 Center St., Deer Park
2:00 pm - Beginner Spanish →
Deer Park Public Library, 3009 Center St., Deer Park
10:30 am - Intermediate Spanish →
Deer Park Public Library, 3009 Center St., Deer Park
10:30 am
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Saturday at the Fairmont Pasadena Library will be the Hispanic Heritage activities.
On Monday the Pasadena Livestock Show And Rodeo is free. (Nextdoor Shaver St)
- Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Meat Manager in Pasadena. Apply here.
- pOpshelf posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in PASADENA, TX S24342 in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Deer Park
- Warren Buffett is stepping down. What does Berkshire Hathaway own in Texas? (houstonchronicle.com)
- Texas agency suspends Flock camera approvals (kxan.com)
- A Season Comes Down to a Week (thepostnewspaper.net)
La Porte
- FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! SEPT 18 Live updates on scores around the area (nenewsroom.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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