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CHANNEL North Shore 31 – Duncanville 17 CURRENTS MUSTANGS MAKE HISTORY WINNING Three killed in Channelview BACK TO BACK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Allan Jamail Evans and Jermond Ba- home tiste who were grounded Arlington, Texas on Sat- because of not complying invasion urday, December 21, 2019 with the team’s cell phone at the AT&T Stadium in policy. This made three Authorities were called to a front of 47,818 spectators games Evans has had to sit moble home on Amie Michele the North Shore Mustangs out due to disciplinary rea- Lane off Wood Road in rated number one in the sons. Shadrach Banks has Channelview last Monday state became the first team been unable to play in sev- morning about 9:30 am, to in University Interscholas- eral games due to an inju- investigate a shooting in which tic League (UIL) Class 6A ry. three men were killed. Division I history to win Regardless of the sport, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported consecutive state champi- coaches have the responsi- that three or four men backed a onship games. In a re- bility of teaching young car into the drive of a mobile match game with the athletes not just the rules of a game but to teach home, occupied by two males. Duncanville Panthers who them how to play in the They entered the home, with an the Mustangs defeated in “game of life” where no one unknown motive, possibly 2018 they once again won is above the law or rules. robbery. The family thinks it may 31 to17. Enforcement of team rules have been a personal grievance, Since the beginning of the UIL Class 6A Division and disciplining infrac- but the occupant Yair Gallegos, tions is hard on everyone, said he did not recognize any of I in 2014, Coach Kay and the Mustangs made histo- teammates, coaches, fami- the men. ly members and fans but One of the intruders was ry by being the first to win three state championships. it’s the right thing to do in armed, and the second resident order to build and mold of the home had a shotgun, and North Shore won de- spite being without three students into good produc- shot and killed the three of their starters. Zach Jon Kay, Mustangs head coach passing the championship trophy to John Gentry. invaders. During the gunfight See MUSTANGE, Page 8 that ensued, Gallegos was shot ALL PHOTOS BY LINDA & ALLAN JAMAIL. MORE ON PAGE 8, AND WEBSITE twice, in the leg and back. Deputies believe there was a fourth man in the car, which was still running in the driveway when they arrived, but he apparently fled and disappeared. The home owner was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, reportedly in serious condition with two wounds. Sheriff Gonzalez said they were continuing the investigation, and asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers, 713-222- TIPS. You can remain anony- mous and there may be a reward. #9 Dematrius Davis, Mustang quarterback North Shore Mustangs entering the field of the Dallas Cowboy #15 Roger Hagan, Mustang running back dives dashes 31 yards for the game’s first score. stadium in rematch with Duncanville Panthers for the 2019 state across goal line for 1 of his 2 TD’s. championship game. East Harris County inaugurates new bus service Five New Transit Bus Routes Target “East Harris County has many needs. Public Underserved Sections of Eastern transportation is just one and for many, essen- tial! I heard early in my administration how Harris County badly this area of my precinct was in need of a Free Ridership the first 60 Days transportation system. I worked with our partners to make this happen for those in my pre- Houston, Texas - Nearly 200,000 northeast cinct. I am thrilled to see this happening in a Harris County residents now have access to pub- deserving community,” said Precinct Two Com- lic transportation thanks to $3.8 million in Hur- missioner Adrian Garcia. ricane Harvey disaster recovery funding. Harris Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis County Transit Services will expand its exist- added, “Mass transit is important to our coming bus service to some of the communities hard- munity’s success as our region continues to rap- est hit by floodwaters from the hurricane. idly grow. The Sheldon area in Precinct One is The new service will primarily serve areas a good example of a growing community where of Channelview, Cloverleaf and Sheldon and pro- the addition of transit services will help the com- vide an additional scheduled bus to the route munity thrive. Even if you own a car, I want to serving Crosby/Barrett Station. encourage everyone to take advantage of this A soft launch of the new service occurred on new service and our mass transit options.” December 2. The first 60 days are free to riders. The new service will add roughly 65 addi- Harris County Commissioners Adrian Garcia, left, and Rodney Ellis speak at a After that, rides will be $1. The inaugural cere- ribbon-cutting ceremony announcing expansion of Harris County Transit Services’ tional route miles to the Harris County service mony to mark the launch was held Wednesday, bus routes to Channelview, Cloverleaf and Sheldon – areas that were devastated Dec. 18 at Joe V’s Smart Shop parking lot, 5609 by Hurricane Harvey. The service is funded by $3.8 million in Hurricane Harvey See New Bus Service, page 3 Uvalde, Houston. disaster recovery North Shore Rotary distributes over 200 Christmas baskets

NORTH SHORE ROTARY CLUB PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 200 CHRISTMAS BASKETS TO STUDENTS, STAFF AND NORTH SHORE ROTARIANS GATHER IN THE FOYER OF DEZAVALA NEEDY FAMILIES IN GALENA PARK, CHANNELVIEW, AND SHELDON. IN THE PHOTO ABOVE, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHANNELVIEW, TO RECEIVE CHRISTMAS BASKETS OF FOOD THAT BASKETS ARE DELIVERED TO CHANNELVIEW ISD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER. WERE PREPARED BY THE ROTARY CLUB IN AN ANNUAL TRADITION. Page 2 Star ✯ Courier / Press / North Channel STAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y N E W S ✯ Peso’s, best Tex-Mex food prepared by real Tex-Mexicans On the north end of great quality we are so went to $7.99 at the start Crosby a staple for a gen- proud of serving.” of the new year. eration has grown in cus- There is a variety of “Where you going to find tomer base and remains ways to have your event a quality lunch with as refreshing for patrons. catered also, they can sim- large of portions as $7.99? “There are diverse rea- ply drop the food off, they We offer that because it is sons why you come to res- can have servers, or cus- the thing to do for our pa- taurants,” said Sergio tomers can simply pick up trons.” Sergio smiled. “That Rodriguez, “A lot of first their own orders. is available from 11:00 a.m. time customers say, ‘It feels One can begin that pro- until 2:00 p.m.” warm and welcoming here cess by calling (281) 328- The owner recommends because of the way you guys 4216, or go to their website a variety of dishes for the treat people,’ I say we want www.pesostexmex.com. Tex-Mex customer, “We to do the proper things, “Most of the people real- have a great tasting tender making sure the food is ly love our fajitas, when we steak, a wide variety of good, the price is good, the cater – generally we offer Mexican dishes, we have drinks are good and do the fajitas, unless other- specialties for women’s what we can to make sure wise specified. For our ca- taste in dining, right now customers know they are tering we make certain to the enchiladas and fajitas appreciated.” provide everything every- are the most popular. Both “We recently put in a one is going to need for of those come in chicken or room in the back that their serving. We can offer beef or both. serves multiple purposes specialty dishes but what- Beverages are another for public meetings, extend- ever the food choice we con- matter Sergio mentioned Family and Friends of Sergio and Ofelia Rodriguez welcome all to fantastic ed family gatherings and as centrate on appeasing the the margaritas but for the margaritas, great fresh food and excellent service at Peso’s Mexican a center for our patrons to palate.” discriminating margarita Restaurant 6512 FM 2100 in Crosby, Texas. It isn’t just the warmth and gather in groups. We also The steam table lunches consumer it is extra won- the great food, there is lots of fun to be had at this Crosby mainstay. cater, so you don’t necessar- attract lots of cash con- derful to experience the When you are trying to bring a newcomer to Crosby be sure they experience ily need to be here to get the scious locals the price just Cadillac. Peso’s to learn what it is all about to live in a bedroom community. Commissioner Garcia announces Historic Public-Private partnership to monitor air quality in Harris County $1 million dollar grant Garcia. “Residents need availability, transparency augment current and fu- throughout the chemical to purchase air monitors access to reliable and time- and interpretation of air ture County air monitoring industry and among our and provide up-to-date air ly air-quality data at all monitoring data. The capabilities at key loca- commercial partners in- quality information times, and especially dur- grant will support the fol- tions around the Houston cluding those in the trans- HARRIS COUNTY, TX ing a chemical emergency. lowing initiatives: Ship Channel. Estimated portation, distribution and – December 17th, 2019 – Thanks to this collabora- -The purchase of one Costs: $450k storage sectors. We look This week Commissioner tion, the County will be stationary air monitor “The chemical industry forward to collaborating Adrian Garcia announced able to address data and with gas chromatography is deeply integrated into with Harris County, Pre- that Harris County and communications gaps to capabilities. Estimated the communities and econ- cinct 2 and the citizens of Precinct 2 will receive a $1 ensure residents have the cost $350k. omies of Harris County. east Harris County,” add- million dollar grant from information they need to -Provide funds to sup- Our companies take their ed Jahn. the American Chemistry make decisions about what port the ongoing engage- responsibility to be good “Chemical manufactur- Council Foundation (ACC) actions to take for their ment of the Houston Area neighbors very seriously,” ers operating in Harris to purchase air quality PCT. 2 COMMISSIONER families’ wellbeing in the Research Council to re- said Chris Jahn, President County have high stan- monitors, more stringent ADRIAN GARCIA unfortunate event danger- ceive, analyze, interpret and CEO of ACC. dards of operational safe- data analysis and collabo- ous chemicals are re- and communicate air-mon- “Local industry reached ty and environmental ration with industry part- in the wake of a series of leased,” he continued. itoring data in the event of out to Commissioner Gar- performance. Process Safe- ners. This is the first time industrial incidents in Pre- The joint effort of mem- significant safety events cia soon after several inci- ty Management ideals and the ACC Foundation has cinct 2. We learned how bers of the East Harris that could affect air quali- dents in the first quarter lessons learned have developed and awarded a potentially vulnerable our County Manufacturers As- ty. Estimated Cost: $200k of 2019 and shared with helped industry continu- local government grant for industry partners were sociation (EHCMA), Texas -Provide funds to pur- him our commitment to ously improve safety per- a community air-monitor- and that more needed to be Chemistry Council (TCC), chase handheld air moni- learn from the events. In formance over the past ing network. done to ensure their suc- American Chemistry tors or other air 2020 and beyond we will be “This grant is a result of cess and not their failure,” Council (ACC) and Harris monitoring equipment focused on encouraging See Partnership, conversations that began said Commissioner Adrian County will enhance the deemed appropriate to strong safety performance PAGE 5

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December 19, 2019, Santa Claus (Roger Matheny) made a surprise visit to the Jacinto Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Santa’s surprise visit created excitement up and down the hallways as he traveled room to room bringing smiles to residents, health care workers and visitors. The gifts were provided by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Rotary Clubs, churches and others in the area. THE GALENA PARK/JACINTO CITY ROTARY CLUB PACKED 100 THANKSGIVING BOXES Standing L – R: Santa Claus (Roger Matheny), Ruth Jackson, Ruby Westfield, Director of WITH HELP FROM THE GALENA PARK COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, CALVARY Nursing, Sally Bordelon, Activity Director, Steven Alaniz, Matthew Burroughs, Administrator MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF JACINTO CITY, WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK, and Jacinto City Chief of Police Joe Ayala. Photo by Allan Jamai YOUTH REACH HOUSTON, AND OTHERS. District 5890 Rotary Clubs hold book Two Galena Park ISD Teachers drive for schools in Mexico Honored by Humanities Texas

On December 17, Repre- Tice Elementary to acquire at North Shore Senior sentative Ana Hernandez humanities based instruc- High School and Ms. Imel- and Allison Dillon, Hu- tional resources. The dona- da Hernandez, special ed- manities Texas represen- tion was accepted by Mr. ucation teacher at tative, recognized Jessica Marcus Morrow, Zotz Ed- Cimarron Elementary, Flatt, Zotz Education Cen- ucation Center principal, nominated Mrs. Freire. ter teacher, and Aurora on behalf of the English, Mrs. Flatt and Mrs. Freire, Tice Elementary foreign languages and his- Freire’s passion for teach- teacher, for their exempla- tory teachers. Mrs. Toshia ing and genuine compas- ry achievements in the Gouard, Tice Elementary sion for students makes classroom. principal, accepted the do- both these teachers de- Both Mrs. Flatt and nation on behalf of the serving of the award from Mrs. Freire received a campus. Humanities Texas. Galena $5,000 cash award for Mrs. Flatt was nominat- Park I.S.D. is extremely their accomplishments. ed for the Award for Out- fortunate to have these two Humanities Texas also standing Early-Career wonderful teachers as gave an addition $500 to Teaching by Mr. Robert members of the district Zotz Education Center and Flatt, U.S.History teacher family. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR, THE ROTARY DISTRICT 5890 BROUGHT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THE SMALL TOWN OF ESTACION LOMAS, LOS RAMONES, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO. PICTURED IN THE CLASSROOM IN MEXICO IS MARIA RODRIGUEZ CORTEZ OF THE GALENA PARK/JACINTO CITY ROTARY CLUB, ONE OF THE PARTICIPATING CLUBS IN THE DISTRICT EFFORT.

Mrs. Flatt accepted the 2019 Award for Outstanding Early-Career Teaching. This award from Humanities Texas, of which only two are given in the state each year, acknowledges and celebrates exceptional teaching practices of early-career teachers in humanities with three or fewer years of experience in the classroom.

Mrs. Freire was presented with the 2019 Julius Glickman Educational Leadership Award from Humanities Texas. This award is given to one of the 15 award winners who demonstrate exceptional leadership in the education field.

New Bus Service, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 map for a total of 185 years. town, a service that now miles. Five proposed new “We have worked with includes La Porte, McNair/ routes serving the Chan- the Metropolitan Transit Barrett Station, Crosby nelview, Cloverleaf and Authority to assure these and the Highlands, areas Sheldon areas and an add- routes provide connectivi- outside the Metro service ed bus scheduled along the ty to bus routes that make map. The proposed new current route through the Houston area accessi- routes will expand Harris Crosby/Barrett Station are ble,” said Harris County County Transit by an esti- being expanded with ser- Community Services De- mated 50 percent. vice for a conditional three- partment Director Daphne Project Partners are year period. If ridership Lemelle. Harris County Transit levels are high enough, Harris County Transit Services, Harris County Harris County Transit ser- bus routes have served the Precinct One, Harris vices will request more East Harris County Com- County Precinct Two, Har- funding to continue the munity since 2008 with the ris County Community routes beyond the three launching of routes in Bay- Services Department and METRO. Page 4 Star ✯ Courier / Press / North Channel STAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 ✯ O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ ✯ THE Social POSTSCRIPT By Security Carrie Classon Matters “Sparkles” by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor I glanced up as the bells Association of Mature American Citizens rang to herald new customers walking into the used clothing store. I was looking for a pair of warm dress pants. Visiting my parents in Minnesota, I had Ask Rusty – How forgotten entirely about the possibility of extreme cold and the idea of going out Can We Change that night in tights and a skirt seemed preposterous. Luckily, I found a like- Social Security’s new pair of black jeans with just a little sparkle on the pocket for a good price. I was wandering around the store Earnings Limit? with these jeans in my Paxton lauds 5th Circuit ruling hand—just in case I saw something else that I might Dear Rusty: How do you exceeded the earn- need—while I waited for the we change the Social ings limit and receiving against Affordable Care Act line at the check-out counter Security earnings cap that time credit at your to get a little shorter. Maybe amount? Do I need to go FRA will result in your I could find a silver jacket, I through my Congress- benefit being increased. AUSTIN — After the ✯ thought, that would look man? Social Security is For example, if, over the U.S. Court of Appeals for nice on a cold winter night. withholding my benefit years before you reached the Fifth Circuit declared STATE CAPITAL A woman and man had because they say I earned your FRA, Social Security the individual mandate in parked their pick-up outside too much. The system is withheld 12 months of “Obamacare” unconstitu- HIGHLIGHTS and come into the store. The very unfair! Signed: benefits due to you tional on Dec. 18, Texas woman marched in a Disgruntled Worker exceeding the earnings Attorney General Ken By Ed Sterling determined fashion to a rack Dear Disgruntled: limit, when you reach Paxton expressed his in the middle of the store. She was a heavyset woman The Social Security your full retirement age agreement. and it looked as if she had earnings test has been a Social Security will “The Fifth Circuit’s Jobless rate located this rack on a part of Social Security’s recalculate your benefit to holding is clear: the feder- stays low account for those 12 The Texas Workforce previous visit. She ap- rules and regulations al government cannot or- proached with a grim months by changing your Commission on Dec. 20 since the original Social der private citizens to determination. Security Act of 1935. In claim date to 12 months purchase subpar insurance announced that the Lone later than when you Star State's seasonally ad- She and the man she was fact, benefits were products that they don’t with were standing in front originally paid only if actually applied. That want,” Paxton said. “The justed unemployment rate will increase your benefit held steady at 3.4% in No- of the rack of dark colored someone was not working individual mandate is the clothing as I slipped by with somewhat and, as a vember. at all, and if a beneficiary centerpiece of Obamacare my sparkly jeans in hand. result, you may be able to worked after they started and I am glad the Fifth The rate marks the The woman was holding out collecting, they lost all eventually recoup some, Circuit recognized that it sixth consecutive month of an article of clothing for the benefits. The law has or all, of the benefits is unlawful." record low unemployment man’s inspection. which were withheld in the state. Also, 3.4% is undergone changes over Paxton said he looks for- “They’ll all be wearing (depending upon your the years to bring it to ward to demonstrating in the lowest unemployment sparkly clothes,” she said, where it is today, which is longevity). federal district court that rate since series tracking sounding dejected. “This is to limit the amount of How can we change the the rest of the law cannot began in 1976, according to just black… not sparkly.” an agency news release. earnings someone can earnings cap? Well, the stand without the individ- I almost said, “Sparkles The Midland Metropol- have while collecting earnings limit already ual mandate, and added: are fun!” because they are— Social Security prior to increases automatically "Yesterday’s decision is itan Statistical Area and because she sounded so their full retirement age each year with changes to a win for the rule of law,” (MSA) recorded Novem- sad that I wanted to say ber’s lowest unemploy- before taking back some the National Wage Index. he said. “Finally being rid Meanwhile, according to something to cheer her up. ment rate among Texas But I realized this was benefits. But if you mean how can of this law will be a victo- U.S. Census data, an esti- we eliminate it, I’m not ry for all Americans.” MSAs with a non-season- probably not the right thing If the earnings limit is mated five million Texas ally adjusted rate of 2.1%, to say so I stood silent, my exceeded, and you have optimistic that is possible The lawsuit against the residents, or nearly 18 per- since it would require full federal government was followed by the Amarillo back to the couple reviewing not yet reached your full cent of the state’s popula- the unseen, unsparkled Congressional approval filed in U.S. District Court and Austin-Round Rock retirement age, Social tion, do not have health outfit that I suspected was as well as Executive in the Northern District of MSAs each with an adjust- Security typically insurance. going to be worn very soon. Branch approval to do so, Texas by Paxton and a list ed rate of 2.5%. The Col- withholds your benefits lege Station-Bryan and “I think it will look good,” until they recover what and since Congress is now of other state attorneys TPWD promotes more focused on Social general. Paxton said it Lubbock MSAs each re- the man said—rather you owe for exceeding the hikes corded the third lowest unconvincingly, I thought. limit. The limit is adjust- Security’s broader issue would be up to the lower The Texas Parks & of the Trust Fund being court to determine wheth- rate at 2.6%. The woman stood silent, ed annually based upon Wildlife Department on holding the black garment, changes to the National depleted in about 2035 er any part of the U.S. Pa- Dec. 20 encouraged Texans (which will result in an tient Protection and Reps vote on visualizing (I am quite sure) Wage Index, and the “to kick off the next decade a room full of happy women across-the-board cut in Affordable Care Act of impeachment annual limit for 2020 is of adventures at a Texas The U.S. House of Rep- in sparkly dresses. $18,240, up from $17,640 benefits unless Congress 2010, referred to as State Park by participat- acts sooner). Neverthe- “Obamacare,” can remain, resentatives on Dec. 18 She sighed. “Okay. Let’s last year. There is also a ing in a First Day Hike." voted to approve two arti- go.” She took the black “first year rule” which less, you should certainly in light of the mandate’s To foster the effort, the feel free to bring your unconstitutionality. cles of impeachment garment to the front counter will subject those who agency scheduled a variety without trying it on and concerns about Social In Texas and 38 other against President Donald haven’t yet reached their of events on New Year’s moments later they were Security’s “earnings cap” states where the federal Trump. full retirement age and Day. First Day Hikes aim The vote on Article I, gone. They whole transac- to the attention of your government administers tion took less than ten claim benefits mid-year to to help visitors commit to Abuse of Power, was 230 Congressional Represen- health exchanges, health minutes and seemed a monthly limit (1/12th of their New Year’s resolu- for, 197 against and 1 tatives. Congressional insurance premiums rose completely void of holiday the annual limit) for the tions to get healthy, the present/not voting. The remainder of that year. Representatives are an average of 105 percent agency said. cheer. always willing to hear from 2013 to 2017, Paxton vote on Article II, Obstruc- The earnings limit First Day Hikes events tion of Congress, was 229 I went home with my and understand the said. sparkly jeans and wore them increases significantly (by include strolls on scenic for, 198 against and 1 concerns of their constitu- The U.S. Supreme out that night with an old about 2.6 times) during trails, midnight walks, po- present/not voting. the year you reach your ents, and Social Security Court upheld Obamacare lar plunges, bike rides and friend. We stayed up late, is very much a topic of in 2012, but a majority of For Texas' 36-member laughing at the crazy things full retirement age (FRA), short treks with four- House delegation, the vote and goes away entirely discussion in Congress the justices agreed that the legged family members we had done together over was partisan. All 23 Re- the years and sharing crazy once your FRA is at- today. law’s individual mandate and more strenuous hikes publicans voted not to ap- plans for the new year. But, tained. was constitutional only be- for experienced visitors. cause its accompanying prove both articles and all after he was gone, for some As you are probably This article is intended Last year, according to 13 Democrats voted to ap- reason I thought again of the for information purposes tax penalty could justify Texas Parks & Wildlife, 77 aware, exceeding the forcing individuals to pur- prove both articles. unhappy woman I’d seen limit will cause Social only and does not repre- state parks hosted First As of the deadline for earlier in the day. sent legal or financial chase health insurance Day Hike events in which Security to take back $1 this column, the articles of I wondered where she guidance. It presents the under Congress’ taxing an estimated 4,000 partic- for every $2 you are over power. Devoid of that pen- impeachment had not been had gone, where this room of the limit, or if you’re opinions and interpreta- ipants walked, paddled forwarded to the U.S. Sen- sparkly women had been tions of the AMAC alty, Obamacare’s individ- and biked. subject to the “first year ual mandate cannot be ate, where the president and if the black garment had Foundation’s staff, A list of events is post- pleased her once she had rule” they will take back preserved as a tax, render- would be tried in accor- trained and accredited by ed online at finally tried it on. I suddenly your entire benefit for ing Obamacare entirely dance with Article 3 of the any month you exceed the the National Social tpwd.texas.gov. U.S. Constitution, with the felt unreasonably sad and unlawful, Paxton said. wished that she had found monthly limit. In the year Security Association Honorable John Roberts, something with sparkles on you reach your FRA (but (NSSA). NSSA and the chief justice of the U.S. Su- AMAC Foundation and it—something silver or red before your FRA) the preme Court, presiding. or gold or green—something “penalty” for exceeding its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the that would have made her the limit is less severe - happy and excited to greet Social Security Adminis- $1 for every $3 over the the New Year. limit. What you may not tration or any other governmental entity. To There are so many be aware of is that when expectations at this time of you reach your full submit a question, visit our website year. Sometimes it’s too retirement age, Social much. Sometimes it is just (amacfoundation.org/ Security will give you too hard. programs/social-security- time credit for any I watched the snow begin months you did not advisory) or email us at [email protected]. to fall and was filled with receive benefits because terrible feeling of tenderness and gratitude and a desire to try—to try a bit harder this year. I am going to try to be kinder. I’m going to try to slow down. I’m going to try to feel all of it in this new year—even the parts that hurt. Maybe those in particu- lar. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn,” was released earlier this year. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 Star ✯ Courier / Press / North Channel STAR Page 5 ✯ L I F E S T Y L E P A G E ✯ ✯ CHURCH LISTINGS

Crosby, Highlands, Huffman, CHURCH OF CHRIST •New Life Baptist Church of OBITUARIES Baytown • Crosby Church of Christ, 3737 East Houston, 18570 Van Hwy 90, Crosby, 281-328-3496 Road, Houston, 77049. 281- ANGLICAN CHURCH • Highlands Church of Christ, 456-0082 •Second Baptist Church, 1913 • Church of the Resurrection, 214 Clear Lake Rd., Highlands, 18th. St., Galena Park, TX. 713- meeting at Crosby Brethren 281-426-2742 Jr. and wife Donna; sister, 672-9232. Joseph Andrew Church, 5202 1st Street, Cros- • Barrett Station Church of Margaret Ford of Waverly, •Second Baptist Church, 10501 by. 832-661-9693. Christ, 281-328-7882 Gebhardt PA; grandchildren, Charles Muscatine, Jacinto City, TX. APOSTOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD Kinard and wife Kim, Eliz- 713-674-8463. • First Apostolic Church of High- • First Pentecostal Church of •St. Matthew Baptist Church, Joseph Andrew Geb- abeth Bauman, Nicholas lands, 1211 S. Main St. High- God, 1328 Old Atascocita, Huff- 119 Fidelity, Houston, TX. 713- Jackson; great-grandchil- lands. 281-426-4133 man, 281-324-1518 hardt, 93, long-time and 674-0062. proud resident of Jacinto dren, Caden and Kinsley ASSEMBLY OF GOD • Harvest Time Church of God, Kinard; as well as extend- 495 S. Diamondhead Blvd., •First Baptist Church, 1505 1st. City, passed away Decem- • Crosby Gospel Assembly, 633 St., Galena Park, TX. 713-455- ed family members and Kenning Rd., Crosby, 281-328- Crosby, 281-462-8060 ber 26, 2019 in Houston, CHURCH OF GOD 1261. Texas. friends. 2516 •Macedonia Baptist Church, Joseph (Joe) was born Memorial services with • First Assembly of God, 406 N. IN CHRIST 1230 Maxnie Street, Houston, Magnolia St., Highlands, 281- on April 29, 1926 in military honors provided • Mt. Rose Church of God in TX. 77049. 713-674-6607. by the United States Navy 426-3170 Christ, 13000 FM 2100, Cros- BAPTIST-Southern Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylva- • Gospel Lighthouse, 8218 by, 281-328-1314 will be held on Thursday, •Dell Dale Avenue Baptist nia to parents George and John Martin Rd., Baytown, 281- January 9, 2020 at 11:00 EPISCOPAL Church, 402 Dell Dale Avenue, Margaret Gebhardt. He 421-1168 • Church of the Resurrection, was a graduate of Myers A.M. in the chapel of Hous- Channelview, TX. 281-452- son in 1993. Joe became an ton National Cemetery BAPTIST 5202 Churhc St., Crosby. 3704. High School and Penn avid bridge player (he and • Calvary Baptist, 2217 Huff- INDEPENDENT •South Drive Baptist Church, State University. Joseph where inurnment will im- man Eastgate Rd., Huffman, Liz were hard to beat) and mediately follow. • Crosby Church, 5725 Hwy 90, 15229 South Drive, Channel- trained as a Navy pilot enjoyed gardening plus 281-324-3409 Crosby and 30673 Huffman view, TX. 77530. 281-452- during WWII. He was a • Highlands Baptist, 111 E. Ca- Cleveland Rd., Huffman, 281- 4500. spending time with his nal Rd., Highlands, 281-426- member at Our Lady Star family. 328-1310 •First Baptist Church of Jacinto of the Sea Catholic Church, 2470 • Huffman Church, 1707 Huff- City, 10701 Wiggins, Jacinto He is lovingly survived • Northeast Freeway Baptist, the Holy Name Society, man Eastgate Rd., Huffman, City, TX 77029. 713-672-2802. by his wife of 64 years, 1635 Runneberg Rd., Crosby, 281-324-3705 •Beaumont Place Baptist Heritage Hall, and Ameri- Helen Elizabeth (Liz); chil- 281-328-2723 13701 Corpus Christi St., • New Covenant of Faith, 12217 Church, 13101 Ivydale Street, can Legion Craig Post 499. dren, Laurie Wheway and • Unity Baptist, 2625 Broad Dr., Houston, TX 77015 Holly Rd., Crosby, 281-328- Houtson, TX. 77049. After a long career in the husband Ashley, Helen Highlands, 281-426-4223 1315 713-455-5100 •First Baptist Church of Gale- oil tool industry, he retired Jackson and husband • Iglesia Bautista Comunidad, • Restoration House, 1609 na Park, 206 Woofle St., 77547. www.CarterFuneral- from Stewart and Steven- Chuck, Joseph Gebhardt 5323 Highway 90, Crosby, 281- Jones Rd., Highlands, 281-843- 713-455-1261. Houston.com 421-9810. “Venid y te Harem- 4000 CATHOLIC os Bien” • Son Harvest, 2027 FM 1942, •St. Andrew Roman Catholic BAPTIST-Missionary Crosby, 281-543-2860. Church, 827 Sheldon Rd., • Antioch Missionary Baptist, LUTHERAN Channelview, TX. 281-452- 2500 Harris St., Highlands, • Our Shepherd, 19704 FM 9865. BIBLE Students collect 281-426-6565. 2100, Huffman, 281-324-2422 •Our Lady of Fatima, 1705 8th • First Missionary Baptist METHODIST St., Galena Park, TX. 713-675- Church, 301 Cypress Avenue, • Crosby United Methodist, 0981. Crosby, 281-462-7634. TRIVIA blankets for 1334 Runneberg Rd., Crosby, CHURCH OF CHRIST • Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist, 281-328-2616 •Church of Christ, 15821 2nd 315 Nod, Crosby, 281-328- • Highlands United Methodist, St., Channelview, TX. 713-826- by Wilson Casey--- 4650 Hospital’s patients 107 W. Houston St., Highands, 2884. • True Vine Missionary Baptist, 281-426-3614 •Channelview Church of Christ, 404 Oak Ave., Crosby, 281- • Lake Houston United Method- 1301 Sheldon Rd., Channel- 1. Is the book of Nahum 328-7637 ist, 23606 FM 2100, Huffman, view, Tx. 281-452-7129. in the Old or New Testa- • Shiloh Missionary Baptist 281-324-1541 •Galena Park Church of Christ, ment or neither? Church, 12418 Crosby Rd., 301 Holland Ave, Galena Park, 2. In Acts 7, who re- Crosby, 281-328-1851 NON DENOMINATION TX. 713-455-0826. counts the story of Abra- BAPTIST-Southern • Lifepoint Church, 9235 North EPISCOPAL ham along with the • First Baptist- Crosby, 615 Highway 146, Baytown, Tx. •St. Timothy’s Episcopal Runneberg Rd.,Crosby, 281- 77523. 281-576-5452. captivity and freedom of Church, 13125 Indianapolis St., 328-2564 the children of Israel? UNITED PENTECOSTAL Houston, 713-451-2909. • First Baptist- Highlands, N. Paul, Peter, Stephen, An- CHURCH HOLINESS drew Magnolia at Wallisville, High- lands, 281-426-4551 • Pentecostals of Crosby502 •Bible Missionary Church, 3. From II Corinthians • First Baptist- Huffman, 25503 Pine at Hwy 90 Crosby, TX 10246 Fairfax St., Jacinto City. 3:17, "Where the spirit of FM 2100, Huffman, 281-324- 77532(281) 328-5054. Sunday 713-671-3500. the Lord is, there is ..."? 1888 10 AM. Wednesday 7 PM. Pas- METHODIST Hope, Liberty, Love, Peace • Northside Baptist, 317 Bar- tor Kerry D. Lee •Old River Terrace United Meth- 4. Who went to sleep and bers Hill Rd., Highlands, odist Church, 16102 East Free- fell out the window while nsbchighlands.org Channelview, Jacinto City, way, Channelview, TX. • Second Baptist, 400 E. Wall- 281-452-2861. Paul preached? Esua, Galena Park, Houston Enid, Eutychus, Eucyrus isville Rd., Highlands, 281-426- •Jacinto City United Methodist, 5. In what Macedonian 5557 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 10730 Wiggins, Houston, TX. • Crosby New Hope Baptist 713-673-7132. •Galena Park Assembly of city were Paul and Silas Church, 18319 FM 2100, Cros- •Holy Trinity United Methodist, God, 1211 2nd. St., Galena imprisoned? Philipi, Neap- by, 281-328-6086 13207 Orleans St., Houston, Park, TX. 713-455-0836. olis, Jericho, Jerusalem Tx. 713-453-7203. BRETHREN BAPTIST 6. From Acts 13:6, • Crosby Brethren, 5202 1st St., Barjesus was a ...? Cousin For corrections or new listings, Crosby, 281-328-2442 call 713-266-3444 of Jesus, Early priest, Sor- CATHOLIC cerer, Friend of Mark • Holy Family, 7122 Whiting Rock, Baytown, 281-426-8448 ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) • Sacred Heart, 915 Runneberg Stephen; 3) Liberty; 4) Eu- Rd., Crosby, 281-328-4871 tychus; 5) Philipi; 6) Sor- • St. Martin De Porres, 12606 cerer Fifth grade GATE students in Linda LeDay’s class FM 2100, Crosby, 281-328- Sharpen your under- 4451 at Dr. Antonio Bañuelos Elementary (from left) • St. Jude Thaddeus, 800 S. standing of scripture with Maya Lilley, Addison Sanford and Julian Perez Main St. , Highlands, 281-843- Wilson's Casey's latest sort the blankets they collected during their 2422 book, "Test Your Bible “Keeping Hearts Warm Blanket Donation” project • St. Phillip the Apostle, 2308 Knowledge," available in 3rd St.,Huffman, 281-324-1478 bookstores and online.(c) for patients in need at Houston Methodist 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. Baytown Hospital.

WESTON COTTEN, ATTORNEY Complete Line of Groceries HIGHLANDS 281-421-4050 1500 E. Wallisville Rd. Partnership, KWIK MART FOODS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL 14443 FM 1409 281-576-5788 SPECIALIZATION several decades,” said recent board meeting. try group is also proposing Gary Piana, Chair of the Industry members re- to provide Harris County Heal me, LORD, EHCMA board. inforced a commitment to with specific air monitor and I will be healed; “Through this grant, we work with Harris Coun- data that can help inform save me & I will be saved, are pledging to both Har- ty and to develop a mod- public health and safety for you are the one I praise ris County and the citi- el that can be used in decisions in the event of an zens of east Harris other jurisdictions in the incident. Additionally, in- --Jeremiah 17:14 County that we are com- region and across the na- dustry will develop an “In- mitted to making further tion. dustry 101” program that enhancements to our “Industry values the can help educate govern- LOVE NEVER FAILS safety performance, com- partnership with Harris ment officials and first re- I Corinthians 13:8 munication and trans- County, especially Com- sponders about industry parency.” missioner Garcia in Pre- facilities and operations. Piana also pointed out cinct 2 where many of our “This is a significant that industry is making industry facilities oper- first step toward ensuring private air monitoring ate,” said Hector Rivero, Harris County becomes a CALL 713-266-3444 FOR A QUOTE TO Siding & data available to TCEQ President of TCC. “Our national model and leads REACH MORE THAN 7,000 and Harris County to en- members are committed the way in collaboration Roof Repairs READERS WEEKLY sure they have the data to working with Harris between industry, commu- necessary to make in- County and the local cit- nity organizations and Mobile Home Skirting formed decisions about ies, and developing a government to promote a Call Mr. Roofer I can do all things public health and safety model that will enhance healthy and economically during industry events. similar collaborative strong area. Together we 281-452-0000 through Christ who The Houston Regional working relationships in can work to ensure our res- strengthens me. Monitoring network the region and across the idents feel safe, engaged board approved provid- nation.” and educated about our in- PHILIPPIANS 4:13 ing monitoring data to In addition to the $1 dustry neighbors,” said What we suffer now Harris County during a million grant, the indus- Commissioner Garcia. is nothing compared Call to the glory He will reveal to us later GRAFIKSHOP ROMANS 8:18 for printing jobs ENVELOPES Printed with your Address 713-977-2555 1 or 2 colors Special Rates 250 to 25,000 Pride only breeds quarrels, Please call for a Quote but wisdom is found in Grafikshop at Star-Courier 713-977-2555 those who take advice. Page 6 Star ✯ Courier / Press / North Channel STAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 ASK THE EXPERT Channelview celebrates CHARLOTTE’S Christmas with parade YEAR IN REVIEW WEB 2019 Compiled from the files of the Walking into 2020 NORTH CHANNEL STAR

As we are all walking hear the passion of want- JANUARY into 2020, we have plenty ing to help others in his North Shore Mustangs State Champions of opportunities to make a voice. At the time of the against Duncanville Panthers, MaxPress also difference. The differenc- article, he has already named Mustangs #1 Football team in Nation. es can be in our own lives, received commitments of Two men were charged in 7 year-old girls’ mur- such as starting a new donations from Jessi Jua- The original Channelview VFD Fire Truck was featured in the der. Texas Legislature began 86thsession. Ster- workout program, per- rez, owner of Gatti’s as Christmas Parade, held last Thursday Dec. 19. Many local ling Forest residents heard from officials on bond haps by joining the Social well as Judge Joe organizations participated, including Channelview ISD. drainage project. LyondellBasell took leadership role in global effort to end plastic waste. Strider Walking Club Stephens, Constable (See details in the Com- Sherman Eagleton and FEBRUARY munity Involvement Col- local business owner Kris- Galena Park ISD community Rep Rally hon- tina Zatopek. umn). Walkers should be ored North Shore Mustangs. Harris County Di- prepared to not just walk As the day progressed ASK DIAMOND JIM ane Trautman held citizens advisory committee but to pick up the trash on Monday, Freddie meeting. Channelview ISD called for $195M along their journey and Evans reached out to Bond Election in May. Barge damaged I-10 make new friends as well. share about an opportuni- Bridge. San Jacinto River Coalition stopped one This Saturday there is ty for area adults to men- permit, faced other threats on the Waste Pits an opportunity for chil- tor those young people Diamond Jim: "I’m so site. Four youths shot, two died in gang fight- dren and youth to partici- who may have made a ing. pate in the First Annual mistake or two and got confused. Why do the Dre Day Baseball Camp sidetracked with their MARCH being sponsored by The athleteic dreams. He is North Shore Basketball Team advanced to Dre Nelson Foundation. looking for adults to jewelry stores at the State Championship Tournament. Rotary sup- Community members are stand in the gap and men- ported North Shore Little League with 3,000 invited to pray for the tor young people about malls offer big check presentation. Chemical storage tank in success of the Camp as bridging the gap between Deer Park near San Jacinto Monument blazed well as for the young peo- dreams that may have for days. Galena Park Commissioner Chersky ple in attendance to learn fallen through, yet step- discounts?" became new police chief. Cody Bill passed House 145 to 0. not only baseball skills ping in to help these The 30-50-70% off ban- ness! I prefer to have integ- but to learn about how young athletes get up, ners hang everywhere in rity in pricing…and deal APRIL community members dust themselves off and the malls and “big box” jew- with those stores that have San Jacinto Day Festival cancelled due to work together to make still learn valuable life elry stores. I believe that integrity in pricing. I have Chemical plant fire in Deer Park. Project Re- devoted my business life to life better. In speaking skills. Freddie is some- most customers KNOW covery Harvey started in East Harris County. those discounts are a sham, providing quality and value with Dre earlier this one who believes in sec- Woman’s body found near San Jacinto River. week, registrations were ond chances and and don’t really believe that for a fair price. When on the they are getting 60-70% off other side of the counter I slowly coming in but sud- rehabilitation. The new MAY denly prayer warriors program will be called the ORIGINAL price at all. always ask myself… is it the truth… and is it fair? I do Voters approved Channelview ISD bond. I-10 gathered and prayed and Street Athlete Mentors But many still believe they are getting SOME kind of a the same when behind my bridge repairs completed, westbound lanes re- as of Monday afternoon, (SAM) and keep watching deal, whether true or not. own counter. I think con- opened. North Channel Relay for Life raised over registrations had doubled for detail of how you can I personally am not a fan sumers should do the same $125,000. Jacinto City building suffered storm AND donations from local be involved and make a of discounting because it when choosing where to damage. Two flood prevention plans presented businesses were coming difference. presumes one of three spend their money, and give at Precinct 2 community meeting. Cody Bill, in to help stuff camp bags As we have moved into things: serious consideration to Heart screening for Texas athletes passed Sen- for the attendees. 2020, we have seen too 1) The customer is get- truth and integrity in pric- ate and became law. Collision on I-10 Bridge For those who do not many negative headlines ting a real deal, in which ing. And if a business choos- flipped car, killed 4 year-old child. Former pres- know Drevian Nelson, not and instead of contribut- case I wonder where the es to price its products idential candidate Hillary Clinton visited Hous- only is he a North Shore ing to the negativity, you margins will come from to appropriately and fairly and ton. Graduate, but currently are invited by Pastor Bob run the business. Good for sell on value, while full well he is playing Major Jones to join others Fri- the consumer, bad for the knowing it won’t win the JUNE Ground breaking for new Jacinto City Ele- League Baseball. He day night at 7 p.m. at the store. customer who is hell-bent 2) You can compete long on getting a “deal”, then that mentary school. Sheldon Fire Department wants to give back when La Quinta on the Beltway term on a “lowest price” company should owe no opened new Fire Station and training tower. home and make a positive at Wallisville to pray for model. But there is general- apology to anyone for that Governor Abbott signed SB2 Property Tax Re- the community. The difference in the lives of ly only one winner in that strategy. The store with the forms into law. 11 year-old dies while sleeping the younger athletes. His group will meet for 90 game. most integrity in pricing will in shooting in Channelview. Harris County Clerk personal testimony of minutes and pray for the 3) The “lowest price” mod- more than likely have the Diane Trautman announced new procedures to pushing forward after his issues that are touching el is actually misleading and same values and integrity in simplify Primary voting. Waste Pits cap needed mother passed away of our lives daily including illusionary. There likely all of its dealings with you. major repair. cancer in 2011 is one that crime, homelessness, would be enough customers And THAT is the store with many people need to hear. gang activity, struggling who are smart enough to see which I choose to do busi- JULY When life throws curve- businesses and those ag- through that, and ultimate- ness. Divers recovered body of driver of semi tuck balls, you have to know ing in our community and ly it will reflect very poorly Thank you for reading that plunged off I-10 into river. Woodland Acres: how to handle them. This for answers as to how we on the store in the short and the Ask Diamond Jim col- City to replace Miles Street. Project Recovery umn and for supporting the camp will surely be a life- can all help. long term. Harvey had funds available. Retail stores will choose North Channel Star News- changing experience for Hope to see you along paper! for themselves which is the AUGUST those attending and in the journey in 2020. best course for them, be it Demolition of Old Jacinto City Police Station talking with him, I could price value or non-price val- Diamond Jim is a made way for new Jacinto City Police Depart- ue. But whichever direction diamond dealer and ment building. Three children drown at Sylvan one chooses, I believe it precious metals broker of ought to have at its core the NTR Metals. See more at: Beach. Sheldon ISD held ribbon cutting for new basic premise of price integ- www.pineforestjewelry.com. Sheldon Lakes Elementary. rity!!! 70% OFF may appear If you have questions NORTH CHANNEL to work for them in the pertaining to jewelry, SEPTEMBER short-term… but it is not a watches, diamonds, Jacinto City Scout Troop 1301 honored fall- sound strategy for long- precious stones, precious en Veterans. Pct. 1 began road improvements in BUSINESS DIRECTORY term growth or for custom- metals, and other questions Channelview and Jacinto City. Houston Police er loyalty. It is generally related to the jewelry shoot armed man on Uvade. Protesters n Hart- simply a lie, even when a industry, email man Bridge arrested. Tropical Storm Imelda store is going out of busi- [email protected]. paralyzed Houston.

OCTOBER Jacinto City Library hosted grand opening. North Channel observed National Night Out. Congresswoman Garcia supported impeachment EILEEN BRIGHTWELL, DDS inquiry and assault weapons ban. Lyondell- Basell volunteers helped Rio Villa Community www.brightwelldental.com repair front entrance after Imelda.

1820 Holland St. • Jacinto City, TX 77029 NOVEMBER (713) 455-7923 Galena Park ISD bus accident injured three. New District Clerk Burgess collected $2M of unpaid debts. North Channel Chamber held Salute to First Responders and Veterans. New Pct. 2 Service Center opened in Channelview. Free Estimates Financing Available DECEMBER New Bus Service for East Harris County. North Shore Mustangs eliminated Katy Tigers Siding & Contracting LLC from playoffs. Mustangs advanced to semifinals. Mustangs defended State Champion Title in 281-452-0000 rematch. Galena Park, Jacinto City celebrated New Roofs • Repairs • Painting • Hardi Plank Siding with Christmas parade and Santa. • Mobile Home Skirting P.O. Box 914, Channelview, TX 77530 [email protected] = Major credit cards accepted =

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But then have tied the game with a TD but the defense and it can only be accomplished the North Shore Eastside Boys shut them down once more forcing a punt. to give away bikes to kids when coaches make it a priori- defensive unit shifted gears by When it looked like the Mustang offense was ty and not just the winning of shutting out the Panthers sitting on a one touchdown (TD) lead late in the a game. keeping them scoreless for the game quarterback Dematrius Davis connected Allan Jamail, North Chan- last two quarters. on a 44 yard TD pass to Charles King with 2:33 nel Star writer asked Coach The Mustangs defensive left on the game clock. This forced the Panthers Kay how this back to back win standouts were, Jordan Polart, to have to pass and North Shore knew it, the compared to his winning two Joseph Wilson, Upton Stout, defense either sacked or made the quarterback other state championships. Caleb James, Corey Flagg, throw the ball out of bounds stopping any threat Kay said he couldn’t give a Aaron Brown, Jaden Rudolph, of a comeback. comparison between them. He Marcus Cockrell, Alonzo Leading the offense was quarterback De- said, “I never thought about the Brown and Jermaine Caldwell. matrius Davis passing for 91 yards with 2 TD’s possibility of back to back wins In the second half Duncan- and running for 122 yards and 1 TD. Running and it was never a part of our ville was threatening a TD on back Roger Hagan ran for 105 yards and 2 TD’s. preparation. We were concen- the Nshore 3 yard line but the Receivers Charles King, Syncere Green, Ismael trating on winning this one defense led by Senior lineback- Fuller and Zorhan Rideaux caught passes with game and not getting caught er Corey Flagg, the game’s De- King’s fourth quarter TD pass icing the game. up in what it would mean of fensive Most Valuable Player John Villalobos, Mustang senior kicker suc- winning back to back champi- made a key stop on the Pan- cessfully made all 4 TD extra points and a 39 onships.” thers star running back Trys- yard field goal. In the first half of the game ten Smith forcing a turnover on ALL PHOTOS BY LINDA & ALLAN JAMAIL. MORE ON PAGE 1, AND WEBSITE

PCT. 2 COMMISSIONER ADRIAN GARCIA HELPS ADJUST THE NEW BIKE FOR A BOY.

#14 Charles King, Mustang receiver catches a 44 yard Most Valuable Defensive Player of the game, linebacker TD pass from Dematrius Davis, with 2:44 minutes left in #2 Corey Flagg celebrates after he and teammate the game. Duncanville defender grabs his helmet in sacked Chris Parson Panther quarterback to the turf for disgust, realizing this score iced the game for Nshore. loss of yards.

PILOT CLUB PRESIDENT JULIE FALLIN DISTRIBUTES SAFETY HELMETS TO BOYS AND GIRLS THAT RECEIVED A NEW BIKE.

Mustang players celebrating, proudly show their gold UIL Most Valuable Offensive (Dematrius Davis, left) & medallions.L - R: #28 Zorhan Rideaux, #9 Dematrius Davis, Defensive (Corey Flagg) players with GPISD #16 John Gentry, #2 Corey Flagg & #5 Upton Stout Superintendant Dr. Angi Williams with their UIL award.

NORTH SHORE ROTARY PARTNERS WITH HARRIS COUNTY PCT 2 AGAIN THIS YEAR AND PRESENTS THEM WITH A Team Captains preparing to walk on the field for the coin toss. The Mustangs won the coin flip and took the option to defer $10,000 CHECK FOR THE BICYCLE PROGRAM. APPROX 100 from receiving the game opening kickoff and instead opted to STUDENTS WILL GET A NEW BIKE THIS YEAR. SHOWN IN receive the second half kickoff.L - R: #9 Dematrius Davis, THE PHOTO, CLUB PRESIDENT RYAN DAGLEY WITH PCT. 2 North Channel Star photojournalist Allan Jamail REPRESENTATIVES. quarterback, #5 Upton Stout, defensive back, #2 Corey Flagg, interviews head coach Jon Kay. linebacker and #74 Damieon George, offensive lineman.

Mustang Coach Jon Kay after the game arrived home and to his surprise found his front yard decorated by family 2018 Hail Mary pass receiver A. J.Carter (center wearing black) leads Mustangs and friends congratulating him for the back to back state championships his team accomplished. players after the game in a celebration dance.