Every year the South Houston Chamber of Commerce participates in the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Auction. The auction funds collected help pay students expenses incurred over the year and continuing their education.
The Chamber would like to encourage their members to participate in this event by making a donation for the students along with the Chamber. All participating businesses or individuals would receive recognition of their business or organization. (Donation of $100 or more will be given a seat at the Chamber event table.)
Last year the South Houston Chamber of Commerce and donating businesses purchased a Turkey Hen at the Auction.
This year the Pasadena Livestock Auction Luncheon Event will be on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Pasadena Convention Center at 7902 Fairmont Parkway.
If you wish to participate along with the Chamber, the deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026. Please contact the Chamber at 713-943-0244.
Thank you in advance.
Jo Ann Parish
CEO
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SOUTH HOUSTON RICH IN HISTORY
Many of these folks had an interest in making history here. South Houston is a city of 2 sq. miles located east of Houston. The South Houston Chamber of Commerce has benefited the City in many ways. The Chamber is responsible for getting the EDC to the City.Tax dollars have benefited the City in many ways since established. Prosperous Community with many small businesses.
Past Mayors in photo.
Interesting Historical Facts about South Houston
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Mayor Gene Kitch - 1971-1979
Chamber Presidents during his term.
1971 - 1972 Joe McCarter
1972 Louis Benavides
1972 - 1973 Eddy Ketchersid
1973 - 1974 J.R. Hunt
1974 - 1975 Edie Carr
1975 - 1976 Winston Davis
1976 - 1977 Ray Johnson
1977 - 1978 Jaime Sims
1978 - 1979 Cecil Plunkett
1979 - 1981 Louis Benavides
Fire Chief D.S. Butera 1971-1979
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Mayor Al Thiel 1985-1987
Chamber Presidents during his term.
1983 - 1986 Ray Johnson
1986 - 1987 Ernie Barteck
1987 - 1988 Betty Naegeli
Fire Chief J.A. "Jim" Sybert 1985-1987
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Mayor Dennis Cordrey 1987-1991
Chamber Presidents during his term.
1987 - 1988 Betty Naegeli
1988 - 1990 Cecil Plunket
1990 - 1992 Louise Benavides
Fire Chief Jim Sybert 1987-1989
& Fire Chief David Green 1990- 1991
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Mayor Joe Soto 2005 - 2026
Chamber Presidents in his term.
2005 - 2006 Glinda Tagle
2007 - 2008 Phillip Johnson
2009 - 2010 Mike Doyle
2011 - 2013 Al Thiel
2014 - 2020 Allen Munz
2021 - 2026 Connor Davis
Fire Chief Roy Medina & Fire Chief Jess Garcia Jr.
