Pasadena Citizen's Police Academy Back the Blue Fun Run

The Pasadena Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting a 1k and 5k Back the Blue Fun Run February 9, 2019.

Silent Witness Program

One of the most effective methods in solving crime is video surveillance, and we are discovering that more and more of our residents are utilizing video cameras on the exterior of their homes.  DPPD has initiated a volunteer program called "...

Featured Friday: Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of the Line

Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy and infamous red-light district.

Called simply “The Line,” the unassuming five blocks of...

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Deer Park has two large developments under construction, both being large logistic/distribution facilities. The first is Underwood Port Logistics Center at 4600 Underwood. This 404,160 sq. ft. distribution center is being built ‘spec’ ...

It's a Matter of Taste

Brick Oven Pizza Company is now open at 3601 Center St. in the Deer Park Marketplace retail center (next door to Planet Fitness and TexSmiles Dental). Come try their fresh pizza prepared the old-fashioned way with baked crust in a stone hearth oven. They ...

Attn: Future Brides

Belvieu Bridal is now open at 122 W. San Augustine in Deer Park (former location of Altar’d Market). In addition to their beautiful wedding gowns, they also offer wedding planning, styling and coordination services to fit your budget. The owners are Deer ...

Philly Cheese Please!

Pappa Geno’s restaurant is now open at 8035 Spencer Highway (former location of 1000 Degrees Pizza and next door to Chipotle). This is the sixth location for this family-owned business, proudly serving “Houston’s Best Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich”, plus h...

Starting or Growing a Small Business?

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for San Jacinto College is located right here in Deer Park at 203 Ivy Ave (in the Economic Alliance building). SBDC provides advice, counseling and mentoring for anyone looking to start or grow a small business...

Sub-Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream

Sub-Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream is now open at 9315 Spencer Hwy. (next door to MOD Pizza and YoYo’s Chinese restaurant). Drawn to the idea of “customizable food”, Jerry and Naomi Hancock wanted to apply this to desserts.  With a background in chemist...

Otsuka Ramen & Bar; Now Open in Deer Park

Authentic, Japanese ramen has now arrived in Deer Park at Otsuka Ramen & Bar, located at 8035 Spencer Highway (next door to 1000 Degrees Pizza and Chipotle).  The owner is Andy Chen, who also owns Spicy Chen Chinese restaurant on Spencer near...

Happy 5th Anniversary to Brisket House in Deer Park

Brisket House is celebrating their fifth anniversary in Deer Park at 3217 Center St. They are regularly recognized as one of the best barbeque restaurants in Houston by The Houston Press and the Houston Chronicle, and their highly acclaimed pitmaster, Way...

Credeur's Cajun Cookin' is now in Deer Park

Credeur’s Cajun Cookin’ recently relocated from their Pasadena location to 6915 Spencer Highway, near the corner of Spencer and Glenwood Drive. Owner Barry Credeur is originally from Lake Charles, LA.  He and his wife, Tracy, started the restaura...

Planet Fitness is now open!

Planet Fitness is now open at 3601 Center Street in the Deer Park Marketplace shopping center at the corner of Center St. and Pasadena Blvd.  Planet Fitness prides itself as being a “judgement free zone”, so even if your legs ...

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now open!

Deer Park is now home to Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant, which recently opened at 8035 Spencer Highway (next door to 1000 Degrees Pizza and close to Starbuck’s). When Chipotle opened its first restaurant over 20 years ago in 1993, the idea was...

Proposed Ordinance: Community Service (CS) Zoning District

Click on the link below to view a proposed ordinance that, upon City Council approval, would add a Community Service (CS) Zoning District to the Commercial Zoning Districts. City Council will review the proposed during their regular meeting on January 15....

Roscoe's Fishing Adventure

Come out and participate in Dow Park Pool's 5th Annual Winter Fishing event on January 25 & 26 in our public pool! Partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife, we will stock the Dow Park Pool for you to fish out. Fishing poles will be provided - first co...

Utility Billing customer advisory - Vendor error concerning December 2018 bills

City of Deer Park utility billing customers: Please see the important message below regarding paper bills for December 2018 and January 2019.

Due to a vendor printing error for the City’s utility billing, customers set up to receive a paper state...

January 2019 “Felines, Football, and FUN" Cat Show – Coming up!

Mark your calendars for the January 2019 "Felines, Football and FUN" Cat Show, to be held at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center in Deer Park, Texas!

This awesome event - to be held January 26-27 from 9:30AM - 4:30PM each day - will feature up to 40 ...

New Exhibit at San Jacinto Museum: Big Energy

Have you heard about the special exhibit open at the San Jacinto Monument? Representing a special partnership between Shell Deer Park, the San Jacinto Museum of History, and the City of Deer Park, “Big Energy: A Texas Tale of People Powering Progress,” op...

Now Accepting Applications

DPVFD is now accepting applications for our upcoming 2019 Fire Academy! 

To serve God, Country, and Man is a great honor; but to serve as a Deer Park volunteer firefighter is a privilege.

Minimum qualifications are listed below.

FIRE

Between 21 and 5...

Easter Eggstravaganza

Meet the Easter Bunny and join in on the festivities on Saturday, April 13th at Dow Park. Activities will be going on from 9am-12noon.

Bunny Bingo- from 9-10am. Each child may play one card per game at no charge. Parents are welcome to stay and as...

Roscoe's Fishing Adventure

Come out and participate in Dow Park Pool's 5th Annual Winter Fishing event on January 25 & 26 in our public pool! Partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife, we will stock the Dow Park Pool for you to fish out. Fishing poles will be provided - first co...

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)

Disposal of F.O.G. down your household fixtures can create sink, toilet and sewer overflows.

Battleground Golf Course – Great golf, food and events!

The Battleground is a complete golfing facility specializing in tournaments and corporate outings. Offering a demanding championship layout, the Battleground is open year-round to the public, and also offers monthly and year-round memberships. Complete wi...

Attn: Future Brides

Belvieu Bridal is now open at 122 W. San Augustine in Deer Park (former location of Altar’d Market). In addition to their beautiful wedding gowns, they also offer wedding planning, styling and coordination services to fit your budget. The owners are Deer ...

New Exhibit at San Jacinto Museum: Big Energy

Have you heard about the special exhibit open at the San Jacinto Monument? Representing a special partnership between Shell Deer Park, the San Jacinto Museum of History, and the City of Deer Park, “Big Energy: A Texas Tale of People Powering Progress,” op...

January 2019 “Felines, Football, and FUN" Cat Show – Coming up!

Mark your calendars for the January 2019 "Felines, Football and FUN" Cat Show, to be held at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center in Deer Park, Texas!

This awesome event - to be held January 26-27 from 9:30AM - 4:30PM each day - will feature up to 40 ...