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Serving all of the North Shore -- Channelview, Sheldon, Galena Park, Jacinto City VOLUME 6, NO. 43 (#247) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018 www.northchannelstar.com Undefeated Mustangs crush West Brook in 55-7 win

By Allan Jamail

Friday, October 26, 2018 – , TX- Galena Park ISD Stadium the un- defeated number one state ranked Northshore Mus- tangs scored eight touch- downs against the visiting Beaumont West Brook Bruins, ending in another lopsided victory with a score of 55 to 7. The Mustangs stingy defense kept the Bruins scoreless until late in the game when Coach Jon Kay pulled his starting defense players from the game, the Bruins lone touchdown came with 40 seconds re- Photo by Allan Jamail

See Undefeated Mustang junior running back Zach Evans races 74 yards for his first of three touch downs in the game’s first score as he outruns Mustangs, Page 8 the West Brook Bruin’s defensive team. A close win 58-54 for Channelview Nathan Frazier, new vs. C.E. King in Homecoming game Jacinto City Officer

By Allan Jamail the Mustangs’ stadium Friday, November 9th at 7 PM. The Mustangs have Channelview, TX. – On already played and shut- Friday, October 26th time out C. E. King 58-0. Coach ran-out on the hosting Jon Kay’s undefeated Mus- Channelview Falcons as tangs ranked number one the visiting C. E. King in the state is averaging 55 Panthers squeaked out a points per game. victory 58 to 54. High school football In the back-and-forth brings communities to- scoring contest both teams gether in a healthy way accumulated 1,109 offen- with family members and sive yards and 16 touch- friends many times rooting downs scoring together opposite each other as fans 112 points to provide the of their favorite team. fans of the two neighbor- Players learn valuable les- ing communities lot’s of ex- Photo By Allan Jamail sons of life in losing and citement. wining in sports and other The close-call victory Left to right: Jacinto City Police Chief Joe Ayala contests. gives King 6 wins and 2 N C Star writer says, with newest police officer Nathan Frazier. losses with 2 games re- ‘No one can win every con- maining in their regular test whether in sports or a Certification from the season schedule. Channel- By Allan Jamail political campaign, what Commission of view moves to 3 wins and really matters is how one Law Enforcement 5 losses with 2 games re- Jacinto City, TX. reacts after an emotional maining. Standards. He’s a loss. It’s important to get Thursday, October 25, The Panthers host the resident of Houston back-up after a loss and 2018 the Jacinto City Baytown Sterling Rangers and a 1980 graduate of dust yourself off and be Council approved City Friday, November 2nd at Stephen F. Austin proud you competed and Manager Lon Squyres’ 7 PM. The Falcons will gave it your best. As the and Police Chief Joe High School. He host the La Porte Bulldogs old saying goes, if at first completed his police Friday, November 2nd at Ayala’s recommenda- you don’t succeed try and certification education 7 PM. tion to hire Nathan R. try again.” Photo submitted by CHANNELVIEW ISD and training from Channelview will end Frazier as a patrolman. North Harris Mont- their regular season play- Channelview High School named its Homecoming King and Queen during the halftime of the football game against C. E. King at Ray Officer Frazier has gomery College Sys- ing in the IH-10 Show- an Advance Police down against their See Channelview Maddry Memorial Stadium. Julian Sanchez was named tem. Homecoming King and Hailey Walker was selected as Homecoming arch-rival Northshore at Spirit, Page 8 Queen. CIP Tour examines workings of TranStar

HARRIS COUNTY – The Galena Park CIP orga- nization (Community In- dustry Partnership) held their monthly meeting at the TranStar building last month, and were given a VIP tour of the facilities. Tour guide Ben Gillis, assisted by David Wade and Misty Gunn, showed the 30 members of the group all the control rooms, monitoring sta- tions, and other equipment that the facility has. Houston TRANSTAR was established in 1993, and is a formal partner- ship with transportation and emergency manage- ment agencies in Harris TranStar facility includes two control rooms. The one above is for normal County. CIP Facilitator Diane Sheridan, center, and others of the CIP group listen to These include TxDOT, Ben Gillis, tour guide for TransStar, as he explains the functions and facilities traffic. On the left are monitors and operators for the Metro bus system, METRO, Harris County, in the TransStar building on old Washington Road near I-10. In the and the light rail network. On the right, are operators controlling the traffic and the City of Houston. background are live television monitors, showing traffic throughout the signs throughout the area, and in the lower right are The goals of the trans- area. dispatchers to help in emergencies or traffic jams. See photos of the other portation part of TranStar control room on Page 8. are to save drivers time, gency Management part of that one per year. These include hurri- increase driving speed and TranStar are to save lives canes, floods, and other natural and man- people, 34 cities, 56 fire departments, and The CIP group was giv- minimize delays, and and provide help to those made incidents, and manage public safety 125 law enforcement agencies. The pur- en a complete tour of the through those activities in distressed situations. at major public events such as the Super pose of TranStar is to facilitate communi- 3 story building and its save money and help the Since 1979, there have Bowl LI at NRG Stadium and the World cation and coordination between these various departments, with environment. been 46 federally declared Series at Minute Maid Park. entities, according to OEM head, Judge Ed The goals of the Emer- disasters, averaging more In Harris County, there are 4.7 million Emmett. See TranStar, Page 8 Page 2 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS Chamber hosts a Night at the Races Crosby Cougars fall The Crosby Huffman Chamber of Commerce hosted a Night At The Races at the Crawfish Shack to Barbers Hill 49-30 Oct. 20 as a fundraiser to bolster operations. The event was like the Derby comes to Crosby. scoring the Cougars 20- By Allan Jamail 6 with a 49-30 final score. Last year Barbers Crosby, TX. – Friday, Hill led at halftime but October 26, 2018 the Crosby outscored them home team Cougars fell in the second half to win behind the Eagles 9 the game. points within the first Crosby’s record of 5 two minutes of the open- wins and 3 losses has a ing kickoff. Crosby district game against Newly elected board fought back and gained the Nederland Bulldogs members of the Crosby- the lead 14 to 9 before the Friday, November 2nd Huffman Chamber of end of the first quarter. 7:30 PM at the Neder- Commerce from the last Both teams swapped land ISD Stadium. election luncheon. the lead in the first half The Cougars final Pastor Keenan Smith of several times, the Eagles regular season game is Crosby Church, Eric led at halftime by 5 a district home game Jennings of Doc points, 29-24. against the 3-5 Baytown Resources and Brittany Barbers Hill took the Lee Ganders Friday, Samprey of Community game away from Crosby November 9th at 7:30 Resources Credit Union in the second half out- PM. and two from Huffman. “Battleship TEXAS GCM Pinks out WWI Commemoration” with Pink Ribbon Join Texas Parks and hibits are free with paid In addition to Satur- Wildlife in commemorat- general admission. day’s activities, the gener- ing the 100th Anniversary Saturday, November al admission to Battleship of World War I armistice 10th, at 6:30 p.m., in the TEXAS will be free on Sun- aboard Battleship TEXAS, San Jacinto Monument day, November 11th in- Goose Creek the last remaining Theater, Texas Parks and honor of Veterans Day and U.S.battleship to have Wildlife, First Texas Vol- the continuing WWI Cen- Memorial High served in World War I and unteers, and the Universi- tennial Commemoration. School students the largest remaining ar- ty ofSheffield will offer a On Sunday, the 11th, there tifact from World War I in free screening of “The Bat- will be a public commemo- and staff “Pink the State of Texas. tle of the Somme.” This ration ceremony from 10 Out” for Breast On Saturday, November film is an iconic British a.m. to 12 p.m. on the 10, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 World War I documentary ship’s bow that will include Cancer Awareness p.m., visitors may partici- and war propaganda film a presentation by San Ja- Month in honor of pate in a number of fami- that captures the first day cinto College’s Webb His- ly-friendly activities that of the Somme Offensive on tory Club. faculty members commemorate the World July 1, 1916. 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Galena Park Education Foundation Prize CHANNELVIEW ISD Posse gives $18,500 in teaching grants Crenshaw Elementary students On October 23, the Ga- lena Park ISD Education meet their favorite authors Foundation Prize Posse loaded a GPISD school bus Forty-five students from Crenshaw Ele- on a mission to deliver in- mentary school squealed with excitement on novative teaching grants Saturday, October 13th from seven to four! to unsuspecting educators at various campuses This delight was not directed towards ath- throughout the district. letes, but at their favorite authors. Much earlier in the year, The “Tweens Read Festival” is one of the educators throughout the nation’s only literary gatherings explicitly district were given the op- aimed at middle school students. The twen- portunity to apply for a ty-seven authors attending this year ap- grant to fund innovative peared on the South Houston high school instruction for their class- stage. This event is designed to celebrate a room, department or cam- love of reading that includes students com- pus. The Education municating with their favorite authors. Foundation Grants Selec- Students were given the opportunity to tion Committee carefully ask the authors questions about their books, considered each applica- Galena Park ISD Prize Posse. including why they had written each of their tion and selected the recip- ients. books. Most of the questions were present- Six grants totaling over ed in panel format so that everyone had a $18,500 were awarded at Chevron’s Fuel Your Arthur Elementary; Penny chance to ask a question. Erick Guzman, a four GPISD campuses. The School program. Taylor and Montana Har- fifth-grade student at Crenshaw Elementa- grants will be used to fund Congratulations to Lyn- din from North Shore Se- ry, was so excited to be able to ask Marga- educational resources zi Montemayor and Kane- nior High 9th Grade ret Peterson Haddix why a particular ranging from iPads to ro- ice Washington from Center; and Veronica Stell, character in her book, Among the Hidden, botics equipment to sup- Galena Park Elementary; Montana Hardin, Enrique had died. Erick had recently read the novel Students and staff of Crenshaw Elementary plies for theatre arts. This Kathryn Mosely, Alma Es- Collazo, Adam Bendorf and in Ms. Stringer’s class, and he was curious enjoyed a full day of excitement with their year's grants were all in- camilla, Nancy Sanchez, Ryan Rogers from North to know the answer. favorite authors. creased by $1,000, thanks Trina Donalson and Jen- Shore Senior High School. After meeting their favorite authors, stu- to the partnership with niffer Kelley from Mac- dents had the opportunity to purchase books reading is power and with from their favorite authors and also from new authors their interests peaked, that interested them while attending the event. There they now have a new ap- was also an opportunity for pictures with the authors, preciation for reading a GALENA PARK ISD and to get their books signed. As the old saying goes book. Anheuser Busch Teamsters donate money to three Elementary Campuses Channelview High School Falcon theatre presents Shrek - The Musical JR.

Channelview High School will open several performances for the community to watch our performing arts stu- dents perform Shrek - The Musical Junior. This year’s performance is based on the Dream- Works Animation Mo- tion Picture and the Everyone’s favorite ogre is back. Shrek the Musical Junior Book by William Steig. will warm the hearts of the entire family. Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on on an adventure to res- Showtimes are No- the Oscar-winning cue a princess and find vember 1st, 3rd, and Galena Park, MacArthhur and Jacinto City Elementary schools receive grants. DreamWorks Anima- true acceptance. Part ro- 5th. Curtain time is tion film and fantastic mance and part twisted 7:00 p.m. The hour-long Anheuser- Busch Inter- “We will be using the our campuses have the Broadway musical. It's a fairy tale, Shrek JR. is show will be held in the national Brotherhood of money to purchase books books, technology and re- "big bright beautiful an irreverently fun Channelview High Teamsters Local 919 donat- for our library,” Ms. Maria sources they need to fur- world" as everyone's fa- show with a powerful School Auditorium. Ad- ed $2,700 to be split among Munoz, MacArthur Ele- ther their education. vorite ogre, Shrek, leads message for the whole mission is $5.00. three Galena Park ISD mentary principal said. “In recent years, there a cast of fairytale misfits family. (GPISD) elementary “We want to make sure our has been a lot of growth in schools on Friday, October students have plenty of our area,” Jim Osborn, 26. Galena Park Elementa- books to take home to en- principal officer said. “We ry, MacArthur Elementary joy with their families.” want to make sure our kids and Jacinto City Elementa- The Teamsters have have the supplies and re- ry each received a $900 been giving back to the sources they need at check to purchase school GPISD community for school.” supplies, books and tech- many years and want to We would like to thank nology for the classrooms. make sure the students at the Teamsters Local 919 for their donations! Holiday Bazaar

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Have you turned on the heater yet? Winter is still a ways off come December 21, 2018. First frost is around November 29 or there bouts to December 10th. Depends on what source you are reading. Come the first Sunday in November it’s time to turn the clock back an hour. Move to Arizona and the state does not observe Daylight Saving Social Security Matter Time. And there are by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor about 7 more weeks Association of Mature American Citizens until Christmas which reminds me; I picked up your gift last night while out and about. Got you to get married. If your Ask Rusty – Should I Texas receives grant to help the same thing I got you Marry My Girlfriend? prognosis is good and you live at least the required last year. 9 months, she can collect With another year of Dear Rusty: My survivor’s benefits from fund anti-terrorism measures crop failure, the garden girlfriend of nine years your record equal to 100% of weedin has shut down will be 66 on June 4th of the amount you are for 2018 as there was no next year. It was her plan AUSTIN — Gov. Greg receiving at your death. If ✯ crop to speak of. With to begin taking half of her you survive beyond one Abbott on Oct. 24 an- little production since ex-husband’s SS at that year she will be entitled nounced $55.5 million in STATE CAPITAL time allowing hers to to file for spousal benefits funding from the federal moving to the new place grow until she reached 70 on your record and collect Homeland Security Grant on another creek, a at which time her benefit 50% of your FRA benefit Program to support state HIGHLIGHTS decision to retire from would slightly exceed half while you are living and and local efforts to prevent By Ed Sterling farming has been of her ex’s. Three months then switch to survivor terror attacks and crack reached. Thanks to Joe ago, I was diagnosed with benefits when you pass. down on terroristic activi- V’s which played a part an illness that may very ty in Texas. in the decision process? well shorten my time here But if your prognosis is These awards, accord- significantly. So, I’m not good and you do not ing to a governor’s office tion sharing capabilities nity stakeholders working 2018 was a fast thinking if we get mar- survive for the required 9 news release, will go to- among federal, state and together to ensure safe and summer or so it seemed. ried she would qualify for months of marriage, your ward local anti-terrorism local partners. secure learning environ- Me & the Mrs. made it 100% of my SS after one new wife will still have efforts across the state, in- ments. to Montana for a week year, which would be only the ability (provided she cluding 227 different State Agencies conduct “School safety practices and it was a sight to see. four months later than has not yet filed for her Homeland Security Pro- exercise should be a priority every Our tour guide, host and when she could begin own benefits) to file a gram projects and 134 Ur- The Texas Department day in our schools,” said cook was my Georgia Texas School Safety Cen- taking half her ex’s. So, I “restricted application for ban Area Security of Public Safety on Oct. 25 cousin. Sites included announced the , El ter Director Kathy Martin- guess, in that instance spousal benefits only” on Initiative projects. Lewistown which she would just begin her living ex-husband’s "Texas is confronted Paso, Houston and San ez-Prather. “Prevention Antonio divisions of the and preparedness efforts included a train ride taking half of my benefit. Social Security record with a wide range of with prime rib dinner. The big question is, what threats that pose a risk to Federal Bureau of Investi- play a critical role in fos- and allow her own benefit They staged a train hold happens if I pass on to grow. Once again, I’m our safety and security gation and the Texas DPS tering a safe school cli- up then the robbers and before we’ve been married so sorry to hear of your each day, and as governor, would lead a statewide mate. Having regularly for a year? Is she stuck failing health, but glad to my first priority is to en- training exercise Oct. 28- reviewed emergency plans a bunch of saloon gals then at her own reduced be able to provide you sure the safety and securi- 30. developed with local first came on the train. The rate or can she go back to with some Social Security ty of all Texans. These The DPS said the pur- responders, as well as reg- ladies were hugging all claim her ex’s and allow guidance and, hopefully, grants will enhance state pose of the "Full-Scale ular training and drilling the men and I found out her own to grow until age ease your anxiety at least and local officials' efforts to Training Exercise" is to in emergency procedures, later one planted a big 70? I was delaying on this matter. My best not only confront, but also "examine the ability of fed- ensures that responses are red lipstick print on my well-executed in the event collecting my own wishes go out to you at prepare for and prevent, eral, state, local, tribal and forehead. benefits until age 66 in this difficult time. attacks before they hap- territorial jurisdictions to of an actual emergency.” January but began pen," Abbott said. respond to complex terror- Appears to be a collecting in August after This article is intended Most of the grant is to ist attacks with a focus on Early voting begins casino on every corner my diagnosis. Thanks for for information purposes be meted out as follows: integrated response plan- The Office of the Secre- and Cuz took us to any insight you can offer. only and does not represent — $19.9 million for ning among law enforce- tary of State posts early Virginia City where we Signed: Providing for my legal or financial guidance. equipment, training and ment, medical services, voting cumulative totals visited the oldest saloon Girlfriend It presents the opinions and exercise support for local, emergency management for the Lone Star State's 30 in Montana called BALE interpretations of the regional and state-level re- and other whole-communi- most populous counties. OF HAY known as Sizable numbers of vot- Dear Providing: I’m AMAC Foundation’s staff, sponse teams such as ty stakeholders." Montana’s Oldest Host cities for the exer- ers in those counties cast very sorry to hear of your trained and accredited by SWAT, bomb, HAZMAT Watering Hole. Old Cuz health situation, but I the National Social and search and rescue cise include Greenville, ballots between Oct. 22 Brenham, and Oct. 26, the first five parked at another place applaud you for tending Security Association teams, and for other law down the road and to your partner’s future and El Paso. days of the 12-day early (NSSA). NSSA and the enforcement and fire and showed us a two story during this difficult time. emergency medical servic- Safety Week is observed voting period that will end AMAC Foundation and its outhouse and a cabin To start, I’d like to clarify staff are not affiliated with es personnel; In promoting Texas Safe Nov. 2. For the five most- that spousal benefits and or endorsed by the Social — $12.1 million for Schools Week, Oct. 21-27, populous counties, num- with a grass roof. Ain’t survivor benefits are two Security Administration or state, regional and local the Texas Education Agen- bers were reported as no way you would catch distinctly different things any other governmental planning and prepared- cy and the Texas School follows: this Georgia boy in the in Social Security. entity. To submit a ness efforts; Safety Center encouraged Harris: of 2,338,460 reg- first floor of that out- Spousal benefits refer to question, visit our website — $8.1 million to sus- schools to take a compre- istered voters, 380,266 house, crappy, eh? hensive approach to school (16.26 percent) voted in benefits given while both (amacfoundation.org/ tain and enhance opera- From there we went spouses are living, while safety. person or by mail; programs/social-security- tional communications on to Ennis and Big Sky. survivor benefits refer to advisory) or email us at capabilities; A comprehensive ap- Dallas: of 1,335,313 reg- In Ennis we went to the those given when one [email protected]. — $3.7 million to sup- proach means school staff, istered voters, 272,062 spouse predeceases the port state and regional "fu- students, parents, first re- (20.37 percent) voted in Long Branch Saloon other. While you and your sion centers" that promote sponders, mental health person or by mail; that replicates the TV new wife would need to be intelligence and informa- professionals and commu- Tarrant: of 1,122,597 series saloon. There married for at least one registered voters, 219,947 were lots of photos of the year for her to collect (19.59 percent) voted in Gunsmoke series saloon spousal benefits from you, person or by mail; and the cast of charac- you would only need to be Bexar: of 1,098,257 reg- ters including Matt, istered voters, 193,521 married 9 months for her Kitty, Doc, Festus, to be eligible for survivor (17.62 percent) voted in person or by mail; Chester and others. Of benefits. 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A first for us to living, because she cannot Pablos said some Tex- ever eat elk and it was collect ex-spouse benefits ans may have received po- simply divine. One while she is married. But tentially fraudulent outing we had mountain once she is no longer materials from third par- oysters and that too was Very well maintained home, on 2 lots, new Don't miss the opportunity to This gorgeous home sits on 1.49 acres ties prompting them to Spectacular Highland Home located in the flooring, fresh paint, 4 beautiful mature Live a treat if you like beef married that ability is secluded in a Private Gated Community with experience country living minutes from desirable Cades Crossing of Eagle Springs! Oak Trees that stay green all year long. Beautiful 4/3.5/4 car tandem garage with a country living feel while being 6 minutes register to vote despite be- restored. So, if you were the city. This 3/2 home is easily There is a heated saltwater 6ft volleyball from I-45. 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Gary Lynn L. and Linda Hendry, his be- loved children, Gary Jr. and Hendry Sr. Paris Hendry, Andrea and St. Martin’s Bazaar success Gary Lynn Hendry Sr., af- Troy Rogers, Holli and Glen fectionately known as “Bird”, Gilbert, Mandi and David was born on August 8, 1948 Salazar; 11 grandchildren, 5 to William L. and Helen M. great grandchildren, as well Hendry in Camden, TX. as numerous nieces, nephews, He was the youngest of relatives, friends and military three sons. He graduated brothers. from Furr High School in Ja- The family invites you to cinto City, TX. He met the join them for a visitation on love of his life, Blanca Dalia Saturday, October 20, 2018 Juarez at the young age of 16 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. years old. He went on to join at Carter-Conley Funeral the United States Army Home. Inurnment with mili- where he honorably served tary honors will be held at his country in the Vietnam where he worked for many 2:30 p.m. October 25, 2018 at War from 1970 to 1971. When years. On October 17, 2018 Houston National Cemetery. he returned, he and Dalia Gary joined his Lord and Sav- were united in marriage on ior. December 13, 1974. He was preceded in death Gary had a love for cars, by his mother and father, as fishing and the outdoors. He well as his brother, Larry was a very well respected em- Gene Hendry. He leaves to ployee and friend to many at cherish his memory, his lov- 13701 Corpus Christi St., Hendry’s Paint and Body ing wife of 44 years, Blanca Houston, TX 77015 Ahead of Saturday’s Bingo Tourney Shirley Simien and Patricia Reed receive Shop in Channelview, TX Dalia Hendry; brother Ronnie 713-455-5100 guests to the Parish Hall. On Sunday, owing to delicious barbecue and a multitude of activities, the Church was at capacity by 4:00 p.m.

glimmer of what’s out there. names! In Matthew 6:26 Jesus Keith David As much as Keith enjoyed Priceless God’s star collection is... pardon talks about birds, how God takes the day to day tasks at work, me... astronomically impressive! care of them and will take even Carden he was known to spend time Dr. Mark Trice It is unimaginably massive in not better care of us. Then, in Luke outdoors. Keith had a passion only size, but variety. 12:6-7, He addresses the birds Keith David Carden, age for hunting, fishing and rais- Yes, I said God’s star again, how even the sparrows 67, of Crosby, Texas went to ing animals; while these ac- Am I dating myself that I men consider near worthless are remember learning the song collection. That’s really what it be with the Lord on Sunday, tivities brought him joy, he seems like, after all. He filled the always under God’s watchful October 21, 2018. Keith was was a devoted family man. Of “Deep in the Heart of Texas” in eye. He also reveals that God school? Mind you, I’m not saying universe with this glorious born on January 26, 1951 in all of Keith’s hobbies, he en- diversity, and He did it while knows exactly how many hairs Kingsville, Texas to Louis joyed spending time with I remember much of the song each of us has on our heads at beyond “The stars at night are giving special attention to each Bruton Carden and Augusta family and friends most of all. and every one of the stars He any given moment. Seriously! Mavoureen (Stroup) Carden. Relatives and friends of big and bright deep in the heart Read it! of Texas,” but I do remember created. How do I know? Psalm Keith is preceded in death the family are invited to at- 147:4 tells me so. It says, “He God made us in His image by his parents and sisters, tend the visitation at Ster- learning it. I wonder if they even and after His likeness. (Genesis teach songs like that these days. counts the number of the stars; Betty Rose Davis and Louise ling-White Funeral Home, He calls them all by name.” 1:26) He has plans for our lives. Norseen. Keith leaves behind 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd., Regardless, you really don’t (Jeremiah 29:11) He loves us so have to be from Texas to (NKJV) Isaiah 40:26 agrees: “Lift his loving wife of nine years, Highlands, Texas on Friday up your eyes and look to the much He sent His son to die for Mary Carden. Keith is also Mary Ann Parker and hus- October 26, 2018 from 5:00 appreciate the majesty of the band Ronny. heavens: Who created all these? us. (John 3:16) He makes us survived by his son Brian p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral night sky. Just get out into the Keith attended Texas He who brings out the starry host new. (2 Corinthians 5:17) He Carden and wife Olivia, and services will be held at First country, away from all the city’s knew us before we were in our A&M University, where he light pollution, kick back, and one by one and calls forth each their children Samantha, Baptist Church of Crosby, 615 of them by name. Because of his mothers’ wombs. (Jeremiah 1:5) Abram, Cali and Lainey; went on to earn his HVAC Runneburg, Crosby, Texas on look up. Certifications. This paved the great power and mighty strength, He calls us His children. (1 John daughter Angela Carden Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Really, how many things are way for Keith to start Carden not one of them is missing.” 3:1) I could go on for days, Arminski and husband Dav- 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow as impressive as a clear night Air. Keith has pursued his (NIV) showing you in Scripture how id, their children Brittany at Sterling-White Cemetery. sky that’s absolutely filled with HVAC passion for the last 39 Impressive, right? Okay, important you are to the Creator O’Donnell, Alexandra Armin- stars? And if you happen to years as he proudly served “impressive” is an understate- of Everything. If you grasp only ski, Nicole Newman and Th- catch a meteor shower? You Crosby and the surrounding STERLING ~ WHITE ment. But here’s the truly one truth this week, let it be this: omas Arminski; and step-son FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY can’t pay for that kind of You, truly, are priceless to Him. communities. Keith’s legacy entertainment! But then, if you impressive thing: This very same Shawn Latta and wife Nikki God who delights in His and their children Caleb and is held in a high regard for his 281-426-3555 dig into NASA’s photo files, you fair business practices, hon- astounding universe also Maranatha!: “Rejoice, the Jackson Latta. Along with ex- quickly realize that what we see esty and integrity known 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg delights in us, in each of us as Lord is coming soon!” tended family and friends, from Earth is only the smallest throughout the area. individuals. He knows OUR #MaranathaChurch Keith leaves behind his sister Rd. Highlands, TX 77562 #IglesiaMaranatha CHURCH LISTINGS WESTON COTTEN, ATTORNEY • St. Martin De Porres, 12606 Channelview, TX. 77530. Complete Line of Groceries BAYTOWN CROSBY, HIGHLANDS, FM 2100, Crosby, 281-328- www.2ndstreetchurchofchrist.com 281-421-5774 5223 Garth Rd. HUFFMAN, BAYTOWN 4451 KWIK MART FOODS • St. Jude Thaddeus, 800 S. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 14443 FM 1409 281-576-5788 NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL ANGLICAN CHURCH Main St. , Highlands, 281-843- •Galena Park Assembly of SPECIALIZATION • Church of the Resurrection, 2422 God, 1211 2nd. St., Galena meeting at Crosby Brethren • St. Phillip the Apostle, 2308 Park, TX. 713-455-0836. Church, 5202 1st Street, Cros- 3rd St.,Huffman, 281-324-1478 BAPTIST FAITH by. 832-661-9693. CHURCH OF CHRIST •New Life Baptist Church of APOSTOLIC CHURCH • Church of Christ at Wallisville East Houston, 18570 Van can move • First Apostolic Church of High- Rd., 1500 E. Wallisville Rd., Road, Houston, 77049. 281- lands, 1211 S. Main St. High- 281-426-7557. 456-0082 MOUNTAINS lands. 281-426-4133 • Crosby Church of Christ, 3737 •Second Baptist Church, 1913 Matthew 17:20 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Hwy 90, Crosby, 281-328-3496 18th. St., Galena Park, TX. 713- • Crosby Gospel Assembly, 633 • Highlands Church of Christ, 672-9232. Kenning Rd., Crosby, 281-328- 214 Rd., Highlands, •Second Baptist Church, 10501 Attorney at Law 2516 281-426-2742 Muscatine, Jacinto City, TX. • First Assembly of God, 406 N. • Barrett Station Church of 713-674-8463. Magnolia St., Highlands, 281- Christ, 281-328-7882 •St. Matthew Baptist Church, KAREN A. BLOMSTROM 426-3170 CHURCH OF GOD 119 Fidelity, Houston, TX. 713- 674-0062. • Gospel Lighthouse, 8218 • First Pentecostal Church of 281-328-7311 •First Baptist Church, 1505 1st. John Martin Rd., Baytown, 281- God, 1328 Old Atascocita, Huff- St., Galena Park, TX. 713-455- Crosby, TX 77532 421-1168 man, 281-324-1518 1261. • Harvest Time Church of God, BAPTIST •Macedonia Baptist Church, CERTIFIED 495 S. Diamondhead Blvd., • Calvary Baptist, 2217 Huff- 1230 Maxnie Street, Houston, Crosby, 281-462-8060 LOVE NEVER FAILS man Eastgate Rd., Huffman, TX. 77049. 713-674-6607. CONTRACTOR 281-324-3409 CHURCH OF GOD BAPTIST-Southern Financing Available I Corinthians 13:8 • Highlands Baptist, 111 E. Ca- IN CHRIST nal Rd., Highlands, 281-426- •Dell Dale Avenue Baptist • Mt. Rose Church of God in Church, 402 Dell Dale Avenue, 2470 Christ, 13000 FM 2100, Cros- MR. ROOFER • Northeast Freeway Baptist, Channelview, TX. 281-452- by, 281-328-1314 3704. 281-452-0000 1635 Runneberg Rd., Crosby, EPISCOPAL CALL 713-266-3444 FOR A QUOTE TO 281-328-2723 •South Drive Baptist Church, • Church of the Resurrection, • Unity Baptist, 2625 Broad Dr., 15229 South Drive, Channel- REACH MORE THAN 7,000 5202 Churhc St., Crosby. Highlands, 281-426-4223 view, TX. 77530. 281-452- READERS WEEKLY • Iglesia Bautista Comunidad, INDEPENDENT 4500. What we suffer now 5323 Highway 90, Crosby, 281- • Crosby Church, 5725 Hwy 90, •First Baptist Church of Jacinto 421-9810. “Venid y te Harem- Crosby and 30673 Huffman City, 10701 Wiggins, Jacinto is nothing compared os Bien” Cleveland Rd., Huffman, 281- City, TX 77029. 713-672-2802. I can do all things 328-1310 •Beaumont Place Baptist to the glory He will BAPTIST-Missionary Church, 13101 Ivydale Street, • Antioch Missionary Baptist, • Huffman Church, 1707 Huff- through Christ who man Eastgate Rd., Huffman, Houtson, TX. 77049. reveal to us later 2500 Harris St., Highlands, •First Baptist Church of Gale- strengthens me. 281-426-6565. 281-324-3705 • New Covenant of Faith, 12217 na Park, 206 Woofle St., 77547. • First Missionary Baptist ROMANS 8:18 Holly Rd., Crosby, 281-328- 713-455-1261. PHILIPPIANS 4:13 Church, 301 Cypress Avenue, 1315 Crosby, 281-462-7634. CATHOLIC • Restoration House, 1609 • Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist, •St. Andrew Roman Catholic Jones Rd., Highlands, 281-843- All of them were filled with 315 Nod, Crosby, 281-328- Church, 827 Sheldon Rd., 4000 4650 Channelview, TX. 281-452- the Holy Spirit and began to Call • Son Harvest, 2027 FM 1942, • True Vine Missionary Baptist, 9865. Crosby, 281-543-2860. 404 Oak Ave., Crosby, 281- •Our Lady of Fatima, 1705 8th speak in other tongues as the 328-7637 LUTHERAN St., Galena Park, TX. 713-675- Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4 GRAFIKSHOP • Shiloh Missionary Baptist • Our Shepherd, 19704 FM 0981. Church, 12418 Crosby Rd., 2100, Huffman, 281-324-2422 CHURCH OF CHRIST Crosby, 281-328-1851 METHODIST •2nd. St. Church of Christ, for printing jobs BAPTIST-Southern • Crosby United Methodist, 15821 2nd St., Channelview, • First Baptist- Crosby, 615 1334 Runneberg Rd., Crosby, TX. -281-452-4049. Runneberg Rd.,Crosby, 281- 281-328-2616 •Channelview Church of Christ, ENVELOPES 328-2564 • Highlands United Methodist, 1301 Sheldon Rd., Channel- Printed with your Address 713-977-2555 • First Baptist- Highlands, N. 107 W. Houston St., Highands, view, Tx. 281-452-7129. 1 or 2 colors Magnolia at Wallisville, High- 281-426-3614 •Galena Park Church of Christ, lands, 281-426-4551 • Lake Houston United Method- 301 Holland Ave, Galena Park, Special Rates 250 to 25,000 • First Baptist- Huffman, 25503 ist, 23606 FM 2100, Huffman, TX. 713-455-0826. Please call for a Quote Pride only breeds quarrels, FM 2100, Huffman, 281-324- 281-324-1541 EPISCOPAL but wisdom is found in 1888 NON DENOMINA- •St. Timothy’s Episcopal Grafikshop at Star-Courier • Northside Baptist, 317 Bar- TION Church, 13125 Indianapolis St., 713-977-2555 those who take advice. bers Hill Rd., Highlands, 281- Houston, 713-451-2909. 426-5415 • Lifepoint Church, 9235 North HOLINESS • Second Baptist, 400 E. Wall- Highway 146, Baytown, Tx. •Bible Missionary Church, isville Rd., Highlands, 281-426- 77523. 281-576-5452. 10246 Fairfax St., Jacinto City. 5557 UNITED PENTECOS- 713-671-3500. Be alert. Continue strong in • Crosby New Hope Baptist TAL CHURCH METHODIST God is our refuge Church, 18319 FM 2100, Cros- •Old River Terrace United Meth- the faith. Have courage by, 281-328-6086 • Pentecostals of Crosby502 odist Church, 16102 East Free- and be strong. and strengh, a BRETHREN Pine at Hwy 90 Crosby, TX way, Channelview, TX. • Crosby Brethren, 5202 1st St., 77532(281) 328-5054. Sunday 281-452-2861. 1 Corinthians 16:13 very present help Crosby, 281-328-2442 10 AM. Wednesday 7 PM. Pas- •Galena Park United Methodist, CATHOLIC tor Kerry D. Lee 1705 1st. St., Galena Park, TX. in trouble • Holy Family, 7122 Whiting 713-672-0245. Rise in the presence of the Rock, Baytown, 281-426-8448 CHANNELVIEW, JACINTO CITY, •Holy Trinity United Methodist, 13207 Orleans St., Houston, aged, show respect for the • Sacred Heart, 915 Runneberg GALENA PARK, HOUSTON Psalm: 46:1 Rd., Crosby, 281-328-4871 Tx. 713-453-7203. elderly and revere your God. •Second Street Church of For corrections or new listings, Leviticus 19:32 Christ, 15821 2nd. Street, call 281-328-9605 Page 6 NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018 ASK THE EXPERT "What are the birthstones for November?" Have You Done It? NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONES As an American, one of the greatest privileges we have is the right to vote. CHARLOTTE’S Early Voting started on Monday, October 22 and WEB will continue until Individuals born in No- ASK DIAMOND JIM Friday, November 2. If By Charlotte Jackson vember can choose be- you are a Registered tween two sunny Voter and do not make it gemstones to brighten up to the polls by 7 p.m. on this chilly month. Novem- Friday, you will have an As I moved off to the told her that was for old ber's birthstones, topaz opportunity on Tuesday, University of Texas at folks. Little did I realize and citrine, are both although quartz and topaz so easily confused through- November 6 from 7 a.m. Austin, my dad made that any registered voter known for their calming are unrelated minerals. out history. Citrine's yel- to 7 p.m. to vote. This sure I completed an can apply to work and get energies, bringing warmth low hues are caused by election is important as application to vote by paid for it. and fortune to those who The most prized color is traces of iron in quartz Texans have the opportu- mail. And sure enough, As life continued and wear them. Topaz and cit- Imperial topaz, which fea- crystals. This occurs rare- nity to elect a United when the day came to there seemed to be a rine look so similar, in fact, tures a vibrant orange hue ly in nature, so most citrine States Senator, a United mail the actual ballot, he decline in civic engage- that they've often been with pink undertones. Blue on the market is made by States Representative, called to ask if I had ment, I had another mistaken for one another topaz, although increas- heat treating other variet- the Texas Governor, the mailed it. friend ask me to consider throughout history. They ingly abundant in the mar- ies of quartz-usually the Lieutenant Governor, As I was taking a class serving as an elected are actually unrelated ket, very rarely occurs more common, less expen- Attorney General and so at UT that combined Precinct Chair. Over the minerals, and topaz occurs naturally and is often sive purple amethyst and many more including American Government years, it has provided an in a wide spectrum of col- caused by irradiation smoky quartz-to produce local ISD Board Members and American History opportunity for me to ors far beyond yellow. Both treatment. The largest pro- golden gems. in some communities. that was taught by one meet some interesting of November's birthstones ducer of quality topaz is very conservative Repub- people, both candidates are fairly abundant and af- Brazil. Other sources in- Brazil is the largest sup- I remember being a lican and also by one very and neighbors. We must fordably priced, even in clude Pakistan, India, Sri plier of citrine. Other Senior at North Shore liberal Democrat, for the all be ready for change. large sizes, which means Lanka, Russia, Australia, sources include Spain, Bo- High School and within first time I began to Sometimes, the change is everyone can find a way to Nigeria, Germany, Mexico livia, France, Russia, the first week of school, understand the differenc- what we believe in and fit topaz and citrine into and the U.S., mainly Cali- Madagascar and the U.S. Ms Mary Lou Dillard, my es between the political what we stand for. their budget. fornia, Utah and New (Colorado, North Carolina Government Teacher, had Hampshire. and California). Different passed out Voter Regis- parties. As time passed, I Sometimes, it is not. But found myself getting a in spite of it all, we must TOPAZ OVERVIEW geographies yield different tration Applications. She Measuring 8 on the shades of citrine. With a wanted us to fill them out little more involved and agree to disagree and Mohs scale, topaz is a rath- hardness of 7 on the Mohs except for our signature. certainly by the time I keep working together to Through much of histo- was a mother at 24, I had make the community a ry, all yellow gems were er hard and durable gem. scale, citrine is relatively She then carefully filed Its perfect cleavage can durable against scratches all of them in date order some areas that I truly better place. considered topaz and all believed in enough to take topaz was thought to be make it prone to chipping and everyday wear-and- as to when we would turn So, in closing, I am or cracking, but when cut tear-making it a lovely op- 18 and on Day 31 before a stand no matter who it asking, have you voted yellow. Topaz is actually offended. Sometime in available in many colors, correctly, topaz makes very tion for large, wearable our birthday, she had us yet? If not, please do it. wearable jewelry. Topaz is jewelry. Citrine is some- sign the application and my thirties, a friend Not for me, not even for and it's likely not even re- asked me if I would work lated to the stones that a soothing stone that has times known as the "heal- into the mail it went. She you, but for those who are been said to calm tempers, ing quartz" for its ability to stressed almost daily how at the local polling looking up to us to set first donned its name. The location and I laughed. I name topaz derives from cure madness and elimi- comfort, soothe and calm. important it was to vote. examples. Topazios, the ancient nate nightmares. It can release negative Greek name for St. John's feelings, spark imagina- Island in the Red Sea. Al- CITRINE OVERVIEW tion and manifest fresh be- though the yellow stones ginnings. It's even called GALENA PARK famously mined there November's second the "merchant's stone" for probably weren't topaz, it birthstone, citrine, is the its tendency to attract soon became the name for variety of quartz that wealth and prosperity. Defensive battle gives Yellowjackets most yellowish stones. ranges from pale yellow to Pure topaz is colorless, but brownish orange in color. It Diamond Jim is a it can become tinted by im- takes its name from the diamond dealer and a win over Patriots 13 - 6 purities to take on any col- citron fruit because of precious metals broker of these lemon-inspired NTR Metals. See more at: or of the rainbow. Precious ISD Stallworth Stadium. They completed 3 passes shades. The pale yellow www.pineforestjewelry.com. By Allan Jamail topaz, ranging in color In a low scoring 3 touch- for 43 yards. from brownish orange to color of citrine closely re- If you have questions sembles topaz, which ex- pertaining to jewelry, down defensive game both The win gives Galena yellow, is often mistaken Baytown, TX – Friday, plains why November's watches, diamonds, teams only scored in the Park a record of 3 wins and for "smoky quartz" or "cit- October 26, 2018 the visit- rine quartz, " respectively- two birthstones have been precious stones, precious first quarter. 5 loses. metals, and other ques- ing Galena Park Yellow- The Yellowjackets two Galena Park will host tions related to the jackets defeated the Goose first quarter touchdowns the Porter Spartans at jewelry industry, email Creek Memorial Patriots came from mostly a run- home at 7:00 PM who has [email protected] 13 to 6 at the Goose Creek ning game of 250 yards. 5 wins and 3 losses.

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The CROSBY ISD Tax branch location has closed NOTICE TO NOTICE TO BIDDERS due to reduction in force. The payment drop box will still be available to the public which is located at 706 CREDITORS Notice is hereby Sealed proposals for Smart Meter Installation Project to serve the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 50 Runneburg Rd., Crosby School Administration Building, in Harris County, Texas will be received at the office of Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., 16610 IH 45, Suite 250, Crosby, Texas. given that Original Letters of Adminis- Conroe, TX 77384, until 2:00 P.M. local time, November 15, 2018 and then publicly opened. A NON-MANDATORY Other office locations available to pay in person are: BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the office of Cobb, Fendley & Associates, GCCISD Tax Services, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri, tration for Docket No. 467,634 Estate Inc. on November 8, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a 9” x 12” envelope and accompanied by located at 4544 E I-10 Frwy., Baytown, drop payment Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond, duly executed, in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid. box also available; Galena Park ISD Tax Office, of BERNICE LA Administration Building, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri, VERNE SMITH, The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 50 is proposing to install 1,385 smart meters as well as purchase 14705 Wood forest Blvd., next to Beltway 8, Houston, Deceased; In Pro- additional smart meters for future installation. In addition to meter installation, this project will include distribution of drop payment box also available; City of La Porte, City bate Court No. 1, of information to the residents as well as software installation and startup for billing capabilities at the District office. Harris County, Tex- Hall from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri Taxpayer can This project is eligible for DWSRF funding, therefore, the following requirements apply: also access our website at: http://tax.gccisd.net as, Deceased, were issued on • This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)." September 5, • "Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are 2018. expected to be funded in part by financial assistance from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFQ, or any resulting contract. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ROBERT ALLEN • This project is subject to the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements of P.L. 113-76Consolidated SMITH Appropriations Act, 2014. All iron and steel products for construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs incorporated in these plans must be produced in the United States. BARBERS HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT The residence ad- • "Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING dress of the admin- regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply istrator is in Harris with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in County, Texas. The Notice is hereby given that, on November 12, 2018, the Board of Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60." mailing address is: • This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "fair share policy", which includes EPA- Trustees (the “Board”) of the Barbers Hill Independent School approved "fair share goals" for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in District (the “District”) will conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. c/o Weston Cotten the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA's policy requires that applicants (the “Public Hearing”), in the District’s Board Room located in the 5223 Garth Rd. and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to C.T. Joseph Conference Center, 9600 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, Baytown, TX Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA's policy does not Texas 77523. The Public Hearing will be to consider designating a 77521 mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use certain area as a reinvestment zone under Texas Tax Code § of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: 312.0025, in portions of Chambers County, Texas, to be known as All persons having the “Targa Downstream Reinvestment Zone 2018” (the claims against this CATEGORY MBE WBE “Reinvestment Zone”); establishing the boundaries thereof; and CONSTRUCTION 19.44% 9.17% Estate which is cur- providing for an effective date. SUPPLIES 25.34% 8.82% rently being admin- In determining whether to designate the Reinvestment Zone, the EQUIPMENT 16.28% 11.45% istered are required Board will consider whether the Reinvestment Zone (i) meets the SERVICES 20.41% 13.66% to present them criteria for the creation of a reinvestment zone as set forth in the within the time and Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, as amended, and • Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without in the manner pre- (ii) is reasonably likely to contribute to the expansion of primary regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap. The contractor shall carry out applicable scribed by law. employment in the Reinvestment Zone, or attract major investment requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under TWDB financial Dated this Septem- in the Reinvestment Zone that will be a benefit to property in the assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach, which may ber 14, 2018. Reinvestment Zone and to the District and contribute to the result in the termination of the awarded financial assistance. economic development of the region of this state in which the District • Right to reject any and all bids. is located. • All laborers and mechanics working on the work site and employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and All interested persons may appear and present testimony and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund shall be paid wages as described in the section, Mandatory David-Bacon Act evidence for or against the foregoing. by WESTON COTTEN Contract Conditions. Attorney for the • Any contracts in excess of $2,000 for construction, alteration or repair (including painting and decorating and Estate funded under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs shall include the Mandatory David-Bacon Act Contract Conditions. • This contract is subject to the federal requirements of Subpart C of 2 CFR Part 180 and Part 1532 regarding Only 16 Debarment and Suspension. The Contractor will comply with the assurances provided with the bid that leads to a dollars for 20 contract. words, 40,000 Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivCastUSA.com: Search Harris County MUD No. copies. 50 Smart Meter Installation. Questions deadline is November 4 at 5:00 PM. Bidders must register on this website in Call (713) 266- order to view and/or download specifications and plans for this project. There is NO charge to view or download 3444 documents.

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Band Director Aaron Allison pictured with Captain Brandon Thompson.

Attendes at the Galena Park ISD special luncheon where principals were recognized. Rep. Ana Hernandez also attended. By LaKeisha LeBlanc surprise,” said Mr. Allison Throughout the month National Principals a copy of his Principals tion to our students and “We talk and text often but of October, Galena Park Month. Local elected offi- Month proclamation. With- presented them with a cer- there is nothing like seeing ISD has been celebrating cials and community lead- in the proclamation, he ac- tificate of recognition from Homecoming in Chan- your hero in person again! School Priority Month by ers were invited to attend knowledged all the House of Representa- nelview Independent I can’t thank everyone in- focusing on three areas in- the event to visit with prin- elementary, middle and tives. School District provided volved enough.” cluding recognizing and re- cipals. The principals had high school principals for We would like to thank opportunities for the stu- The Falcons lost a hard- warding excellence, the opportunity to show- setting the academic tone Representative Ana Her- dents, staff, and communi- communicating what’s im- case all of the great things for their schools and work- nandez, Dr. Bill Raffetto fought game against the ty to show their pride. C.E. King Panthers. The portant in education and happening on their cam- ing collaboratively with from San Jacinto College- This year, schools across highlighting community puses. teachers to set high curric- North, Linda Sherrard, game was highlighted on the district joined Chan- engagement. Texas Governor Greg ulum standards for stu- Joyce Zotz, Corporal Reed KTRK ABC 13 as the game One of our School Prior- Abbott declared October dents. Clark and Deputy Ricardo nelview High School in cre- of the week. The game did ity Month celebrations in- 2018 to be Principals Representative Ana Rodriguez from Constable ating lasting memories not disappoint, it was full cluded hosting a special Month for the State of Tex- Hernandez thanked the Christopher Diaz’ Office during the festive week. of ups and downs for both luncheon to recognize and as. Each principal received principals for their dedica- for attending the luncheon. From dressing like a tacky teams and was not decid- honor principals during tourist to participating in ed until the final second the homecoming parade, ran off the clock. The Fal- the community joined forc- cons offense woke up es to celebrate our great against the Panthers. The TranStar, school district! Falcons offense totaled Captain Brandon Th- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 over 500 yards of offense, ompson of the Elberta, Al- led by Kadarius Taylor’s the guides explaining how they work. A abama Fire Department, 233 yards of rushing. The second floor conference room had a glass surprised band director, Falcon defense created a wall overlooking the transportation con- Aaron Allison during pre- trol room, which is in operation 24/7. The fumble and held the Pan- game highlights. The cap- thers to 53 yards of pass- group was able to observe about 30 work tain is recognized as the stations actively managing the parame- ing. The Falcons play their friend who repelled 50 feet ters of the traffic in the county. last home game against La TranStar provides a variety of travel to the bus wreckage and Porte Friday, November information for the public. It maintains stayed by Mr. Allison’s side 2nd. Come out and sup- a network of 130 traffic cameras for Har- after the bus crash. “See- port the Falcons as they ris County, and 761 cameras for TxDOT, ing Brandon after six play to keep their playoff which are available on their website for months was an amazing hopes alive. the public to view. TranStar also main- tains traffic maps which indicate roads This Emergency Control Room is operated only when there is a Hurricane, in the county that have slowdowns or Flood, or other area-wide disaster. At that time, all the Public Safety agencies blockages that should be avoided. will send representatives to this room, to work together to insure the safety TranStar was especially important during Hurricane Harvey with life-sav- of the public. There are 40 seats in the room, occupied by TxDot, HC Office www.facebook.com/ ing information and aid to stranded peo- of Emergency Management, City of Houston, Harris County, fire departments, ple. Other services include MAP, to help police departments, sheriff’s office, Metro, and other agencies. The activities motorists on freeways, and Tow n Go, a in this room are under the direction of the head of Emergency Management, NorthChannelStar new program to help you off the freeway Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. His view is the same as you see above. if you have car trouble.

Undefeated Mustangs, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Photo by Allan Jamail Number 9, Mustang sophomore quarterback is tripped at the goal line by West Brooks Darrell Hawkins but not before he falls across the goal line for a 36 yard scoring run. maining in the game. In takes into account quality Evans (3), Dematrius the eight games played, wins (against other highly Davis (1), Zorhan Rideaux the defense has only al- ranked opponents) and (1), Chance Pillar (1), Ajani lowed 47 points to be strength of schedule. Carter (1), and Roger scored on their team. The Mustangs running Hagan (1). Northshore’s offense game compiled 273 yards Northshore has 2 games has scored 421 points in 8 with 270 yards passing. remaining on their regular games, averaging 53 points Junior running back Zack 10 game schedule, next a game. They moved up to Evans had 10 carries for they travel to Beaumont number one in the state 126 yards, averaging 12.6 United and play the Tim- with the Maxpreps com- yards per carry with 3 berwolves for a 6A Region puterized tabulations that touchdowns. Sophomore III District 21 contest on utilize the huge number of quarterback Dematrius Saturday, November 3 at 2 game results stored in the Davis completed 93 per- PM. They’ll finish the sea- MaxPreps database. Gen- cent of his 14 of 15 pass at- son at home against their erally, the more a team tempts. arch-rival Channelview wins the higher the rank- The Mustangs touch- Falcons in the IH-10 Show- ing, but the system also downs were made by, Zach down Nov. 9th at 7 PM.