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VFP Fire Systems has moved their Pasadena location to 4905 College Park Dr in Deer Park. VFP has specialized in fire protection since 1927, safeguarding tens of thousands of commercial, industrial and residential properties throughout the U.S. They handle all phases of fire protection, including pre-planning, engineering and design, coordination and installation
They also specialize in testing, inspection, repair and maintenance of these systems to assure continued proper functioning. To speak with their office, call (713) 946-4425 or visit their website at wwwvfpfirecom for more information.
Shelter Mask is Necessary NOVEMBER 2025
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Have you checked out the new San Jacinto Pond on 8th St and Luella?
A detention pond is a man-made basin designed to help control flooding It helps protect the area in which it is located, as well as downstream areas, by storing stormwater runoff for a limited amount of time and releasing it slowly In addition to flood control, detention ponds help keep some of the contaminants from reaching natural bodies of water Stormwater is a significant source of water pollution in the US Unlike wastewater, stormwater is not treated It all ends up in local waterways like bayous and eventually the ocean Screens placed on the outlet of the pond retain large pieces of trash and debris, while slowly allowing the water to move through and further reduce contaminants
Ways You Can Help Reduce Contaminants
Don't wash your vehicle in the street or driveway Take it to a car wash!
Don't put grass clippings in the storm drainage system Bag your clippings! Pick up after your pets Place all pet waste bags with your regular trash
Don't dispose of oil, fat, grease, or paint in the storm drainage system
From Dec 2-7, step into a festive world at Theatre Courts Building, 1302 Center Street, where the lobby transforms into a wonderland of stunning wreaths, all donated by community members to honor breast cancer fighters. Join us for a silent auction, with winners announced on Dec 7. Last year, over 60 wreaths were generously given, and we're aiming higher! To donate a wreath, contact Susan Mele at 281478-7288. Your contribution is tax-deductible, with all proceeds supporting The Rose.
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Celebrate the season with the Art Park Players at "Starlight and Snowflakes" on Dec 7! Enjoy a festive afternoon matinee with beloved Christmas songs and holiday favorites at the Art Park Player Theatre, 1302 Center Street. Enjoy this Yuletide extravaganza as a dinner starting at 1pm and show beginning at 2pm: The event is perfect for family outings and features photo ops with Santa and his elves! Tickets: $30 for dinner and show, $15 for show only. Reserve your spot by calling 281-794-2448. Get ready for a stocking full of fun! Sunday | Dec 7 | 1-3:30pm | Theatre Courts Building $30 Dinner & Show; $15 Show Only
The City of Deer Park’s Annual Tree Lighting Spectacular at Patrick’s Cabin Christmas Town will be held on November 20th. The event begins at 5:30 and ends at 9:00 and features many holiday activities for the whole family to enjoy while learning about the historic Birthplace of Texas. Experience Deer Park as our first settlers envisioned while enjoying the Christmas festivities which includes tours of Patrick’s Cabin, train rides and sipping apple cider at the Simeon West Campfire while hearing the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” There are also many more holiday events at Reindeer Park that are full of family fun, these include a hands-on activity where the Santa’s Workshop Craft Station will be making Corn Husk Dolls and Clothes Pin
Reindeer, eating cookies at Mrs. Clauses’ Bake Shoppe, visiting the North Pole Post Office and enjoying a petting zoo and a visit at the Bethlehem Live Nativity. In addition, there will be live entertainment, artisans, shopping and many more activities that surround our annual tree lighting event which will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the front of the Municipal Court and Theatre Building located at 1302 Center Street. The activities will be spread from the grounds of the Court House to the Jimmy Burke Activity Center and parking is available at both locations.
NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK IN 2025 WILL BE NOVEMBER 2–8. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS) ORGANIZES THE WEEK-LONG EVENT TO HONOR THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK AT ANIMAL SHELTERS ANIMAL SHELTERS ARE IN PLACE FOR RABIES AND OTHER DISEASE CONTROL AS WELL AS VITAL RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING A SECOND CHANCE FOR STRAY ANIMALS AND REUNITING LOST PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS.
ADOPT A SHELTER PET THEY WILL LOVE YOU FOR LIFE THE DEER PARK ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER IS LOCATED AT 4221 LUELLA AVENUE. DOGS AND CATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AFTER A HOLDING PERIOD OF THREE WORKING DAYS THERE IS A $50 ADOPTION FEE, AND YOU MUST SCHEDULE FOR THE SPAYING OR NEUTERING OF THE ANIMAL AS WELL AS A RABIES VACCINATION, WITH A VETERINARIAN OF YOUR CHOICE, WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED TIME SPAN
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE ANIMAL SHELTER AT 281-478-7274 THE ADOPTION CENTER IS OPEN FROM 8AM-5PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND FROM 10AM2PM ON SATURDAY.
LIGHTING SPECTACULAR AT PATRICK'S CABIN CHRISTMAS TOWN WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025. THE EVENT BEGINS AT 5:30 PM AND ENDS AT 9 PM THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! EXPERIENCE DEER PARK AS OUR FIRST SETTLERS TELL THE STORY OF HOW WE CAME TO BE "THE BIRTHPLACE OF TEXAS."
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 6 PM IN ADDITION TO THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, FAMILIES CAN ENJOY OTHER FESTIVITIES, WHICH WILL INCLUDE:
TOURS OF THE HISTORIC PATRICK'S CABIN
SIP APPLE CIDER AT THE SIMEON WEST CAMPFIRE CAMPFIRE STORIES WILL INCLUDE "TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS"
DECORATE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS AT THE SANTA'S WORKSHOP CRAFT STATION
EAT COOKIES FROM MRS CLAUSES' BAKE SHOPPE
VISIT THE NORTH POLE POST OFFICE TO MAIL A LETTER TO SANTA PET ANIMALS AT THE BETHLEHEM LIVE NATIVITY
JOIN CAROLLERS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE AS THEY SING ALL OF YOUR HOLIDAY FAVORITES
SHOP AT KRIS KRINGLE'S MARKET PLACE
MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL SURROUND OUR CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING THAT WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6 PM
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND. BE SURE TO BRING CASH TO ENJOY CONCESSIONS AND SHOP TILL YOU DROP AT THE GENERAL STORE AND KRIS KRINGLE'S MARKET PLACE
ANDREMEMBER,IFYOURESIDEINDEERPARKANDPLANTOBEOUTOFTOWNFORATLEASTTHREE(3)DAYS,THEDEER PARKPOLICEDEPARTMENTCANCHECKONYOURHOUSEWHILEYOU’REGONE.ALLYOUHAVETODOISFILLOUTA VACATIONHOUSECHECKFORMONOURCITYWEBSITEORIN-PERSONATTHERECORDSDIVISIONAT2911CENTER STREET NOW,ENJOYTHEHOLIDAYS!
