An Invitation to the Greater Houston Area
Come and experience the Pasadena quality of life. We are home to the Strawberry Festival, the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo, beautiful parks and an excellent public school system along with cultural and recreational facilities.

Since we are located between Houston and Galveston, there is always plenty to do, and many places to go. The beach is only 40 minutes away and the Astrodome is even closer! With all the events taking place in our immediate vicinity as well as all over the state of Texas there is always "something exciting going on." From Pasadena to:

Our city offers pleasant surburban residential areas centered around the city's petrochemical industry which is the cornerstone of its strong economic base. And the cost of living, especially housing, is very reasonable compared to the rest of the nation!

If you're considering higher education, opportunities abound in the many universities nearby: University of Houston - University Park, Clear Lake City or Downtown, University of St. Thomas, Rice University, University of Texas Medical School. Over 20 percent of Pasadena ISD teachers have a masters degree.

Add to the value of your lifestyle by exploring our many churches, shopping centers, museums, restaurants, sports and cultural events, and by mingling with the large number of young adults who live in the area. All of these amenities join together to make the area a great place to begin a new social life as well as a new career in teaching! (And you never have to shovel snow!!!) Interesting sites in the vicinity are:

NASA Space Center                            AstroWorld
Galveston beaches                              Moody Gardens
The Galleria shops                              Kemah Boardwalk
Huge theatre district

For additional information, the following toll-free phones are available:

School District Information, 800-356-6050   Ext. 6898
Insurance Information, 800-356-6050  Ext. 6882
Housing Information, 800-798-3778