Mayor's Message
August means back to school for many students and Pasadena City Hall is blessed to be home to the second annual Fill the Bus school supply drive benefitting Pasadena students and teachers. Every year we team up with Pasadena Independent School District and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to collect school supplies. Pasadena ISD is a Title 1 school district with almost 80% of the student body qualifying as economically disadvantaged. Unfortunately, millions of dedicated teachers across the country often supplement classroom supplies using their personal money. Our aim is to help our local teachers and families by collecting much-needed classroom supplies and making them available free of charge at a designated faculty pick-up day. Fill the Bus is just one community event that would not be possible without the generosity of our business partners, community leaders and dedicated residents. Be sure to follow our social media, website and Pasadena Channel for more great news and event coverage year-round.
#ProgressInMotion News
Breaking Ground for Community Safety
In an effort to maintain Pasadena’s commitment to the finest standards in community safety, crews began work on the new Pasadena Police Department Academy and Volunteer Fire Department Training Facility buildings. The state-of-the-art facilities are expected to be completed in April 2020.
Thousands Turn Out and Tune In for History
On a warm July Sunday morning, the City of Pasadena turned the page and began a new chapter as the old First Pasadena State Bank Building was demolished, putting an end to community safety issues and decades of neglect by previous owners. While there are no immediate plans for the corner of Southmore and Pasadena Blvd., be assured our team is researching options that will bring more revitalization to Historic Pasadena.
Two Big Announcements from San Jacinto College 
San Jacinto College has signed an agreement with WGU Texas that creates more pathways for SJC students to work toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree. This partnership offers special benefits and dozens of degree programs.
In a separate announcement, San Jac is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded SJC a $12 million grant to partner with other colleges and industry leaders to train at least 5,000 workers in information technology, This great news and more can be found by going to: https://www.sanjac.edu/news
City News
Improving Community Relationships
The City of Pasadena Neighborhood Network Department continues to work on ways to reach out to our community for the purpose of education and information about activities and events within our City. They recently hosted their 2nd Annual Networking Breakfast for apartment and mobile home property management staff. Representatives from various city departments were on hand to answer questions and provide vital information to be shared with property residents.
City’s Housing Department Wins Awards
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) recently honored the City of Pasadena Housing Department Program with the 2019 Award of Merit in Administrative Innovation for their HCV Mass Intake Processing. After Hurricane Harvey, the City’s Housing Department found innovative ways to streamline the application process to assist over 1900 applicants find safe housing in our community.
August Spotlight
  • Fill the Bus School Supply Drive - August 1st at Pasadena City Hall


  • National Night Out Expo - August 6th at the Pasadena Convention Center

  • Strawberry Pool Adaptive Swim - August 6th at Strawberry Water Park

  • Back to School Health Fair - August 10th at Strawberry Park

  • Senior Citizen Expo - August 14th at the Pasadena Convention Center

  • FEMA Flood Mitigation Meeting - August 15th at Pasadena City Hall



  • San Jacinto Business Classes Begin - August 26th (All Campuses)


  • Wheelchair Basketball Shootout - August 30th thru September 1st at the Pasadena Convention Center
For a complete list of monthly events, visit our website: www.pasadenatx.gov
After the Gavel
At the July 16 meeting, representatives from ISO Insurance Services Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office awarded the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department with the ISO rating of 1 (one). ISO 1 is the best rating a Fire Department can receive. Congratulations to the Chiefs and members of the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department. This is great news for the entire city of Pasadena. If you would like to become a Pasadena volunteer firefighter, a new class is forming August 19. More information and applications can be found by going to:  https://www.pasadenatx.gov/312/Recruitment
Helpful Contacts
Mayor’s Action Line
(713) 475-5555

Volunteer Pasadena
(713) 475-7259

Neighborhood Network
(713) 920-7948
Madison Jobe Senior Center
(713) 477-0175

Pet Shelter
(281) 991-0602

City Hall
(713) 477-1511