Development News for Pasadena, Texas

Citizen Alleges Historical Police Misconduct and Unresolved Suspicious Deaths

Eric Sanchez addressed the council regarding historical cases of suspicious deaths and potential police misconduct in Pasadena, citing the 1978 case of Judy Had That Girl Gross and a more recent case involving Derrick Deal's son. Sanchez alleged racism and a failure to thoroughly investigate, demanding accountability and proper handling of such cases.

Pasadena Neighborhood Network to Apply for Moody Foundation Grant

Resolution 2026-89 authorizes the Pasadena Neighborhood Network Division to apply for grant funding from the Moody Foundation Grant Program for their 'Network Neighborhood Network Team Up to Clean Up Programs 2026-27'.

City Council Approves Contracts for Materials Testing, Repair Clamps, and Critical Facility Generators

During the city council meeting, several ordinances were presented and discussed. Ordinance 2026-93 approves a contract with Terracon Consultants Incorporated for materials testing for the Red Bluff Terrace Phase 1 and 2 project, with a total appropriation of $252,706. Ordinance 2026-95 authorizes a one-year extension of an annual contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase of full circle repair clamps. Ordinance 2026-96 accepts a subgrant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the city's critical facility generators project.

Pinnacle Reliability Services Contract Approved for Golden Acres Wastewater Plants

Ordinance 2026-99 authorizes a contract with Pinnacle Reliability Services for the implementation and subscription to their Newton platform system, which will be used for the Golden Acres wastewater plants, at a total appropriation of $215,000 from the operating account.