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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, February 2, 2017 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 42, No. 1 JFD dual credit meeting set A parent meeting for Dobie students inter- ested in participating in dual credit through Dobie Hall of Honor inductees announced San Jacinto College will be on Tuesday, Feb. By Reesha Brown Rounding out the inductee list is this year’s and community volunteers who have been se- Center, where she served as chief of pediatrics. 7, at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Students Pasadena ISD Communications lone faculty inductee: former tennis coach Bob- lected for the Hall of Honor to 40. The Dobie Carter, a 17-year Coast Guard veteran, is cur- who are currently in 10th or 11th grade are Four Dobie High School alumni with four by Kramer, the architect of the Longhorns’ surge Hall of Honor program was launched in 2013. rently the skipper of the 270-foot cutter U.S. eligible to participate in the enrollment pro- diverse career backgrounds are among fi ve indi- to regional tennis prominence in both boys’ and Inductees are selected each fall by a commit- Coast Guard Cutter Legare, based out of Ports- cess. Representatives from San Jacinto viduals who will make history next month when girls’ competition three decades ago. tee of faculty and staff members at the school. mouth, Va. A decade ago, he captained a U.S. College will be present. For more informa- they are inducted into the Longhorns’ Hall of An induction ceremony to honor the new in- Taylor-Cox, a longtime Houston pediatri- Coast Guard cutter during a 14-month deploy- tion, contact Jennifer Johnson, coordinator for Honor. ductees has been set for Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. cian, is an expert on child-rearing issues. Her ment in the Persian Gulf. Later, he became the College Now, at 713-740-0370. Alumni selected for induction are Dr. Barbara in the Dobie auditorium. A reception will follow affi liations include Texas Children’s Hospital, fi rst Coast Guardsman ever named to the Presi- Taylor-Cox, class of 1977; Commander Jonathan in the food court. The event is open to the public. the Women’s Hospital of Texas, the American dent’s Emergency Operation Center in the White CrossRoads dance Feb. 11 Carter, class of 1995; Gersson Rosas, class of The new group of inductees will bring the to- Academy of Pediatrics, Memorial Herman in House. 1996; and David Buehrer, class of 2002. tal number of alumni, former faculty members the Medical District and West Houston Medical Continued on Page 6A The youth group of CrossRoads UMC on Scarsdale will be hosting a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11. The evening will feature games and prizes, a silent auction, dinner and Rizer reveals new sign First Convenience Bank robbed dancing. Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, The First Convenience Bank, located inside Crime Stoppers of Houston app which can be bread and dessert will be served. Tickets are the Kroger grocery store at 11701 S. Sam Hous- downloaded at the app store for both iPhone and $10 for adults. $6 children’s tickets include ton Parkway E., was robbed at gunpoint on the Android devices. complimentary childcare for young children morning of Tuesday, Jan. 31. All tipsters remain anonymous. of parents attending the dinner. For more info According to police, a man entered the store The First Convenience Bank has been targeted and to purchase tickets, email events@cross at approximately 9:45 a.m., approached a bank for robbery multiple times before, with the last roads-umc.org. Proceeds of the event will help teller, brandished a pistol from under his waist- incident taking place Aug. 1, 2016. No weapon fund summer camp and missions trips. band and then demanded money. was used in that crime, however. The man then fl ed the store on foot with an Additionally, the Sam Houston Parkway Cook-off date announced undisclosed amount of money. Kroger location has become a hot spot for crimes The suspect is described as a black male, in recent months, with several car burglaries and The 21st annual South Belt Spectacular standing around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weigh- purse snatchings being reported. Cook-off will be held Thursday, April 27, ing roughly 160 pounds. He was wearing a The most recent incident involved a purse be- through Saturday, April 29, at El Franco Lee brown hoodie and camoufl age pants. ing stolen from a vehicle on the same day as the Park, 9400 Hall Road. See future editions of Anyone with any information on this case is aforementioned bank robbery. Contrary to mul- the Leader for additional information. urged to contact the FBI’s Bank Robbery Task tiple social media reports online, however, the Force at 713-693-5000 or the Crime Stoppers of crime was not an armed robbery. This marked Free self-defense offered Houston tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). the second time in just two weeks that social me- The American Society of Karate will of- Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to dia reports have greatly exaggerated such crimes fer free one-hour self-defense and martial arts $5,000 for information leading to the identifi ca- at the area store. courses for teens and adults (ages 13-80) at tion and arrest of this bank robber. Crime Stop- To address growing concerns with the ongo- the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 pers tips may also be submitted online at visit ing crime issue, the South Belt-Ellington Cham- Hughes Road, on Fridays through May 26, be- www.crime-stoppers.org or by text message. ber of Commerce has arranged a meeting with ginning at 7:30 p.m. Text TIP610 plus crime tip to CRIMES (274637) Kroger offi cials and other area store managers. Under the direction of fi fth-degree black- or visit www.crime-stoppers.org. Tips may also See future editions of the Leader for addition- belt instructor Michael Alonzo, the class is not be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the al information. only geared toward the aspiring martial art- ist; the self-defense portion will be structured so that someone participating for only one After 75 years of being known as Easthaven Church, the local place of worship, located at PISD joins peers to fi ght A-F rating class will have a simple yet effective strategy 13100 Beamer, recently changed its name to South Belt Church. According to the Rev. Kevin The Pasadena Independent School District Bill 2804, is heavily based on the state’s stan- against potential attackers. For more infor- J. Rizer, head pastor at South Belt Church, the new name better refl ects the community that joins school districts statewide in voting on re- dardized test, STAAR, and set to go into effect mation, email Michael.Alonzo@ASKKarate. it serves. Rizer is shown above posing in front of the church’s new sign. Photo submitted peal of A-F grading system. The PISD Board for the 2017-18 school year. com or call 281-788-5930. of Trustees voted unanimously last week on a Through the resolution, PISD trustees have resolution that will call on the Texas Legislature asked lawmakers to develop a community-based Gulf Freeway closures set to repeal the newly adopted A-F accountability accountability system that would allow school At least one northbound and southbound Easthaven now South Belt Church rating system. The district has joined more than districts to design their own systems of assess- main lane and frontage lanes on I-45 from FM- After 75 years, Easthaven Church, 13100 Cain was the longest tenured pastor (29 years) 300 districts across Texas, including Clear Creek ment, empowering them to customize the cur- 1959/Dixie Farm Road to FM-528/NASA Road Beamer, has offi cially changed its name to South serving from 1952 to 1981. ISD, that have also passed such resolutions. riculum and instruction to meet the needs of their 1 will close daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Belt Church. “He was a man of vision,” said Rizer. “And The new A-F school rating system, passed by students. Feb. 4. Alternate exit and entrance ramps will “We love the South Belt community,” said the under his leadership, the church had its greatest the State Legislature in 2015, as part of House Continued on Page 3A be closed. At least one northbound and one Rev. Kevin J. Rizer, pastor at South Belt Church. community infl uence.” southbound main lane and frontage road lane “This is where we serve, this is where we minister Under Cain’s direction, the church started East- on the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie and who we minister to, and we wanted our name haven Baptist School and Daycare; built two sanc- Ellis to speak at chamber banquet Farm Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be to refl ect that.” tuaries; constructed multiple expansions of educa- Other than the name, Rizer said everything else tion and cafeteria space; built a gymnasium; and The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- cence Project and co-chairs the National Confer- closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through merce will hold its 33rd annual installation ban- ence of State Legislatures Task Force on Interna- Saturday, Feb. 4. Alternate exit and entrance about the church will remain the same. drew plans for a nursing home to be built on the “We haven’t changed,” Rizer said. “The staff’s church property. quet Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Golfcrest Coun- tional Relations. He also serves on the National ramps will be closed. try Club, located at 2509 Country Club Drive in Conference of State Legislatures Executive com- The closures are associated with an ongo- the same. Our theology’s the same. Our goal is to With the new millennium came new chal- represent Christ in the community.” lenges for the church, and in 2000, the decision Pearland, from 6 to 10 p.m. mittee, the LBJ Foundation Board of Trustees ing construction project to widen the freeway The guest speaker at the event will be newly and the Council on Foreign Relations. from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and Begun as a mission of First Baptist Church of was made to relocate. In March 2001, Rizer be- South Houston, then-Easthaven Baptist Church came pastor. The current property was purchased elected Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner A fi nancial adviser by trade, Ellis holds a the frontage roads from two to three lanes in Rodney Ellis. bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern Univer- each direction. had its fi rst gathering on Easter 1941 in the home in 2002, and construction of the relocated facility of Herman Head, who would later also donate was completed in October 2004. Born and reared in Houston’s Sunnyside sity, a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. John- property on Edgebrook to house the new church. Rizer noted the church has grown far more di- neighborhood, Ellis has dedicated most of his son School of Public Affairs and a law degree Quilt guild plans meetings The church was incorporated in September verse over the years, particularly since relocating. life to public service. from the University of Texas School of Law. The Bay Area Quilt Guild meets the fi rst 1941 and called on Fred Sanderlin to serve as its “We understand there’s great diversity in the Prior to being elected commissioner, Ellis Ellis also studied at Xavier University in New Tuesday of each month at Mt. Olive Lutheran fi rst pastor. At that time, the church also agreed to community,” Rizer said. “We recognize that, and served as a state senator for more than 25 years, Orleans and the London School of Economics. Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Fellowship be- partner with other churches in the city and became we wanted to embrace that, and I think the new representing Texas’ Senate District 13. During The event will also feature the offi cial swear- gins at 6:30 p.m., with the general meeting at 7 a contributing member to the Union Baptist Asso- name identifi es that better.” his tenure in the Senate, Ellis sat on the Senate ing-in of the 2017 chamber president and board p.m. February’s guest speaker will be Bonnie ciation – a relationship that continues to this day. Beginning Sunday, Feb. 5, South Belt’s con- State Affairs, Transportation, and Business and members. The chamber member of the year and Hunter, award-winning quilter and bestselling Additional pastors over the years included R.H. temporary service will begin at 10 a.m., rather Commerce committees and chaired the Senate volunteer of the year will also be recognized at author. McCroskey; J.P. Graham; W.C. Koonce; Buford than 9:45 a.m. Finance, Jurisprudence, Government Organi- the function. Her program on Tuesday, Feb. 7, is titled E. Cain; Michael Collins; Dr. Bruce Prescott; and For more information about South Belt Church, zation, Intergovernmental Relations and Open This year’s banquet will have a Mardi Gras Scraps and Shirttails. Guests are welcome. Rizer. visit www.southbeltchurch.org. Government committees. theme. For additional information, contact Debby Before joining the Texas Senate in 1990, El- Individual tickets are $50 each. Sponsorship Benson at 713-248-8757 or visit bayareaqui lis served three terms on Houston City Council opportunities are available from $600 to $1,000. ltguild.org. and as chief of staff to the late U.S. Rep. Mickey For more information or to purchase tickets, Dobie Decathlon advances to state Leland. contact Kay Barbour, chamber president, at 281- Kirkmont 1 to meet Pasadena Independent School District’s Dobie fi fth place with at regionals last school year. Ellis chairs the board of directors for the Inno- 481-5516 or [email protected]. and Memorial High School’s Academic Decath- The Academic Decathlon promotes student The Kirkmont 1 HOA will hold a board lon teams have advanced to the state meet after achievement and learning by challenging stu- meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., at the earning top 40 spots in the Region 5 competition. dents in various academic subjects. Teams are MUD Building located at 10102 Blackhawk. Competing in the large school district divi- comprised of up to nine students who represent All homeowners are encouraged and invited to sion, Dobie’s team ranked No. 5 in the state, different grade point divisions. Barrientos attend. Homeowners living near an easement with a combined total score of 4,623. Memori- The group studies decathlon curricula and lot are strongly encouraged to attend. Discus- al’s team placed 20th in the regional competition competes against other schools. There is a series sions will include, but are not limited to, ease- with a total score of 3,421. of 10 events, including an interview in front of meets ment and other homeowners’ needs. The teams’ top scores have earned them a trip judges, a written essay, speeches, a written com- to the state meet in San Antonio, Feb. 23-26. prehensive exam in math, social science, eco- Highland meadow to meet “They have brought great honor to our school nomics, literature, art, music and the Super Quiz. Cruz The 2017 annual meeting of Highland district,” said Pat Sermas, PISD director of ad- The two students with the top scores in each Dobie High School junior Gar- Meadow Homeowners Association will be vanced academics. “It has been a pleasure to of the three Academic Decathlon levels – varsity, rett Barrientos (right) recently on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Parker work with them to prepare for the competition.” scholastic and honors – determines each team’s got to meet Sen. Ted Cruz at the Williams Library, located at 10851 Scarsdale Dobie has continuously advanced to the state fi nal score. Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Blvd. Two positions on the board will be elect- meet since the team’s coach Steven Higginbo- Top Dobie performers include: Bill Huynh Gala during President Don- ed at this meeting. Questions prior to the meet- tham began coaching the team in 2006, as well (Honors Division: 3rd place highest scoring stu- ald Trump’s inauguration in ing may be directed to Sherridda Williams as before under the leadership of former coach dent, 3rd place economics, 3rd place language, Washington. An oboe player for with C.I.A. Services Inc., at 713-981-9000 or Richard Golenko, who led the team to multiple 3rd place social science, 1st place art, 2nd place the Dobie Longhorn Wind En- [email protected]. state and national championships. music and 2nd place science); Steve Nguyen semble band, Barrientos per- This year will mark the second consecu- (Honors Division: 1st place economics); Noelle formed as part of the Virtuosi Beltway closures planned tive time that Memorial’s decathlon team has Phan (Honors Division: 3rd place music, 3rd of Houston group, a local youth claimed a spot in the state competition, earning a Continued on Page 6A At least one inside lane on the eastbound symphony. Barrientos was one Beltway 8 frontage road from Beamer to Pearl- of three Pasadena Independent and Parkway will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to San Jac election set for May 6 School District students to per- 5 p.m. through Thursday, March 9. form during the event. PISD At least one inside lane on the eastbound and The San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees Positions 1 and 2 will be drill team members Aylene Es- westbound Beltway 8 frontage roads at Pearl- will hold an election for two positions on its fi lled in the May election. Each position is for pinoza and Karla Hernandez, and Parkway will be closed daily (excluding Board of Trustees on Saturday, May 6. a six-year term. Position 1 is currently held by from South Houston and Sam Sundays) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Filing began on Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will Brad Hance, and Position 2 is currently held by Rayburn high schools, respec- Feb. 24. continue through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Dr. Ruede Wheeler. tively, also performed at the The closures are associated with the widen- Filing will take place at 4624 Fairmont Park- Those who wish to run for election to the San gala. ing of Beltway 8 from Beamer to Highway 288 way in Pasadena Monday through Friday from 8 Jacinto Community College District Board of Photo submitted from two to four lanes in each direction. a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Continued on Page 5A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 2, 2017 Publisher speaks out Elected offi cials speak out Death Rep. Pete Olson this week consideration. federal funds for abortion or Robert Marvin He is preceded in death by cifi c as part of “Operation acted to protect taxpayers and “The federal government health plans that cover abor- his wife Alice Phillips and Castle.” Leader begins 42nd year the unborn by voting in support has worked for 40 years to tion, except in cases of rape, Phillips his parents. He is survived Throughout his life, Bob protect the American taxpayer incest, or when the life of the by his son Michael Phil- fought several occurrenc- This week’s front page of the Leader show that this was the paper of our readers in the of House Resolution (H.R.) 7, from being forced to pay for mother is in danger. Robert (Bob) Marvin Phil- lips. es with cancer, fi nally suc- Volume 42 Number 1. This indicates that the South Belt community. That is still true today. the No Taxpayer Funding for life-ending procedures with The bill prohibits abortions lips, 81, died Dec. 8, 2016, in Bob had been a longtime cumbing to the disease. South Belt-Ellington Leader has been pub- Our readers pretty much control our content. Abortion and Abortion Insur- the Hyde Amendment, but that at facilities owned or operated Angleton, Texas, after a bout resident of the South Belt Since he was cremated, his lished for the last 41 years, and we are begin- We are still, as we declared the fi rst week, ance Full Disclosure Act. is a short-term solution in need by the federal government, with cancer. He was born area since 1968 and owned son, Michael, plans to carry ning our 42nd year. the voice of community minded people. This bill would create a of a permanent one,” Rep. and prevents federal employ- July 6, 1935, in Industry, an auto repair shop. In his out his father’s wish to have What changes we have seen in newspa- That was printed on our masthead the fi rst permanent, government-wide Pete Olson said. “I’m thrilled ees from performing abortions Texas, to Robert S. Phillips earlier days, he had joined his ashes spread at Pearl Har- pers during that time. Our fi rst papers were issue, and you will fi nd it on this week’s pa- prohibition against using fed- to have a new administration within the scope of their em- and Leona A. Phillips. the Navy and was in the Pa- bor, Hawaii. typeset on linotype machines like you see per, and all previous papers. eral dollars to fund abortive that is eager to work with Con- ployment. in the old black-and-white western movies. We are your voice, and I, for one, still love procedures. A recent Marist gress to protect the American It does not prohibit the use Hot lead made the letters. One thing has not my job. Thanks for all your support. poll confi rmed that a majority taxpayers and the most vulner- of federal funds to treat com- changed. In our very fi rst paper we declared Marie Flickinger, Publisher of Americans (61%) oppose Leader checks out social media the use of taxpayer dollars for able in our society. I urge the plications that arise from or abortion. Senate to move quickly to help are exacerbated by an abor- By Mary Doan Community Center, 11507 cglobal.net or on the Pets of The House passed H.R. 7 us make the Hyde Amendment tion, regardless of whether the A member of Ashley Hughes Road. Southbelt Facebook page. by a vote of 238-183. The bill permanent law.” abortion was performed legal- Pointe Subdivision Face- For information on Members of the Pets of In My Opinion now heads to the Senate for H.R. 7 prohibits the use of ly. book page reported on the meetings, visit the Kirk- Southbelt Facebook page ecumenical to our neighbors, to be more night of Friday, Jan. 27, a wood Civic Club Facebook continue the search for a Ghormley: encourage respectful and encouraging to those in car on Patrick’s Palace was page or contact Ericka at boxer-pug mix dog named need and even more courteous and civil Sen. Bettencourt: Parents deserve broken into and a neigh- 281-989-9990. Dozer. He is white with citizen contribution in traffi c. bor’s car was stolen. Based Member of the Pets of one brown patched eye and Thank you for your balanced cover- Our country can make a quantum leap to choose best school for children on the surveillance fi lm, the Southbelt Facebook page, dark brown ears. Dozer was age of the 2016 elections. We have a forward if the president can succeed in Sen. Paul Bettencourt allowing private donations ings to the state. thieves were not in a vehicle Tracie Sjogren offers to last seen in the local area new President in Donald J. Trump and he his plan. It will be nothing short of a mira- before the robbery. pick up and deliver dona- of the owners on Sagevale deserves a chance to help our country cle. (R-Houston) fi led Senate to help fund both public and • Schools are required to thrive again. Someone once said, “He who does Bill 542, a companion bill private school scholarships. meet or exceed Texas Edu- For information on the tions to the Pasadena Ani- and has been missing since Now, it’s our turn to contribute. We can not believe in miracles is not a realist.” to House Bill 1184 by Rep- This is true public and private cation Agency (TEA) recog- robbery, visit the Ashley mal Shelter for those who New Year’s Eve. start by applying ourselves with more Respectfully submitted, resentative Dwayne Bohac school choice,” he added. nized accreditation and cur- Pointe Subdivision Face- are not able. For more information diligence on behalf of our families, our Cecil D. Ghormley (R-Houston), which would “The tax credit scholarship riculum. book page. The shelter is in need on Dozer, visit the Pets of jobs and our communities; by being more create a $100 million school amounts are for signifi cantly • Scholarships are 75 per- The Kirkwood Civic of dog food, cat food, Southbelt Facebook page. choice tax credit scholarship less than what the state cur- cent of the statewide mainte- Club community meet- cat litter and newspaper. Late Bulletin: Local library events set pilot program to help defray rently spends on education nance and operations (M&O) ing is held the last Thurs- For more information on First Convenience Bank educational costs so parents per student, so there is an funding or the maximum tu- Parker Williams Library can choose the best academ- overall savings to the state,” ition, whichever is lower. In day of each month at 6:30 donating, contact Tracie inside Kroger had a rob- The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale ic option for their children, Bettencourt added. “In addi- the 2014-15 school year, total p.m. at the Sagemont Park Sjogren at tsjogren68@sb bery Jan. 31. See Page 1A. Blvd.: in both private and public tion to the state savings, lo- M&O was $9,740; scholar- Thursday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m. Movie Madness. Feature presentation is A Ballerina’s Life, schools. cal school districts will have ships would then be valued at a feature documentary on Misty Copeland. The bill would allow cor- fewer children to educate as $7,300. Radiation flights held over area TaxAide is available Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Feb. 3 through April porations to invest in their an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 • Public school students On Jan. 30 through 31, the a grid pattern over the areas tonomous agency within the 18. There will no assistance on Good Friday, April 14. Volunteers from AARP TaxAide future workforce by receiv- students could participate in are offered $750 scholarships U.S. Department of Energy’s at 150 feet (or higher) above U.S. Department of Energy will assist with federal income tax preparation, tax questions and fi ling tax returns at no ing an insurance premium the program. for academic support pro- National Nuclear Security ground surface, at a speed of responsible for enhancing charge on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Bring a photo-ID, social security card and any tax credit from their state tax “This cost-savings pro- grams. Administration’s (NNSA) approximately 80 miles per national security through the other offi cial documentation for oneself and all dependents, a copy of last year’s income bill when they contribute to gram would be a win-win for The program is considered conducted low-altitude heli- hour. military application of nucle- nonprofi t agencies that award students, teachers and Texas a pilot because it is capped at tax return, W-2 forms from each employer, unemployment compensation statements and copter fl ights around Houston Flyovers will occur only ar science. K-12 scholarships to students taxpayers alike,” Bettencourt $100 million, roughly 15,000 to measure naturally occur- during daylight hours and it is NNSA maintains and en- other necessary forms. with fi nancial and academic said. Other key points of SB to 18,000 students. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be at the library on Satur- ring background radiation in estimated to take about three hances the safety, security, need. 542 include: “School choice has con- support of Super Bowl LI. hours to complete per area. and effectiveness of the U.S. days, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Feb. 4 - April 8. VITA offers free tax assistance for those earning Bettencourt also attended • Private donations are sistently been a priority of $54,000 or less annually, persons with disabilities and taxpayers with limited English vo- Offi cials from NNSA an- The measurement of nat- nuclear weapons stockpile the National School Choice made to community nonprof- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and is nounced that the radiation urally occurring radiation to without nuclear explosive cabulary. IRS-certifi ed volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with Week rally at the Capitol, an its that give scholarships to so again in the current legis- electronic fi ling to qualifi ed individuals. assessment will cover approx- establish baseline levels is a testing; works to reduce glob- event that shines a light on ef- eligible families based on fi - lative session. Senate Educa- imately 7.5 square miles. A normal part of security and al danger from weapons of Computer classes will be offered on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Information and regis- fective educational options for nancial and academic need. tion Committee Chair Larry twin-engine Bell 412 helicop- emergency preparedness. mass destruction; provides tration details are available at the reference desk or phone the library at 281-484-2036. children. • The program is capped Taylor (R-Friendswood) will ter, operated by the Remote NNSA is making the public the U.S. Navy with safe and Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. “Tax credit scholarships at $100 million. Previous bills once again lead the Senate Sensing Laboratory Aerial aware of the coming fl ights effective nuclear propulsion; Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. can help the neediest kids get with a similar structure have Education Committee in pass- Measuring System from the so that citizens who see the and responds to nuclear and Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Preregistration required. For information on the education they deserve in consistently resulted in posi- ing common sense legislation Nellis AFB will be equipped low-fl ying aircraft are not radiological emergencies in this program, speak with Loc Bui. Texas,” Bettencourt said. “SB tive fi scal notes with hundreds in this issue area,” Bettencourt with radiation sensing tech- alarmed. the U.S. and abroad. For more information on these programs, phone the library at 281-484-2036. 542 does exactly that, while of millions of dollars in sav- said. nology. Established by Congress Visit www.nnsa.energy. Bracewell Branch Library The helicopter will fl y in in 2000, NNSA is a semi-au- gov for more information. The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kings- point: Sen. Bettencourt on Bahorich Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. Spanish Computer Class Sen. Paul Bettencourt is- 2012 and 2016. Gov. Abbott children, crucial to achieving Atkinson Spelling Bee winners Saturday, Feb. 4, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. English Learning; 12:30 p.m. Lego Playtime sued the following statement named her chair of the SBOE better standards, more buy-in Saturday, Feb. 4, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Manga/Anime Club of congratulations to Donna on June 18, 2015. and greater effectiveness in Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. Para los Niños Bahorich after Gov. Greg Ab- “I am deeply honored to teaching Texas standards in Wednesday, Feb 8, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime; 11 a.m. Toddler playtime bott reappointed her to chair earn the trust of Gov. Ab- the classroom; Wednesday, Feb. 8: Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet the State Board of Education bott in my reappointment,” Initiating a series of Basics; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint (SBOE): said Bahorich. “Advancing roundtables to discuss criti- For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. “I have followed Donna’s a strong education for every cal issues in Texas education, All events are free and open to the public. career on the State Board of child is my singular mission.” bringing together national and Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.- Education with great interest Highlights of Bahorich’s state experts and practitioners 6 p.m., Thursday, noon - 8 p.m., Friday, 1 - 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as she has shown exceptional initial term as SBOE Chair to inform and support policy leadership skills on the State included: makers and education leader- Board of Education,” Betten- Launching a series of ship; and San Jac recipient of retail grant court said. “During her initial community conversations Spearheading efforts term as SBOE Chair, Donna and a large online survey (in now in SBOE rule to require The League for Innovation from the project to other com- College, nine other communi- led the board’s astute over- excess of 27,000 responders) Texas school districts pro- in the Community College munity colleges throughout ty colleges have been funded sight of the Texas Permanent to involve educators, parents vide the opportunity for all has announced a $2.9 million the country. for the training program, and School Fund, improved ac- and business leaders all over high school students to take grant from the Walmart Foun- In announcing the grants, two more are expected to be countability, and increased Texas by providing public courses in computer coding, dation to develop a three-part League President and CEO named in the future. The se- student opportunities in feedback to help shape the encouraging Texas students credentialing program for re- Dr. Rufus Glasper expressed lected community colleges high-demand fi elds like soft- future of state testing and to seek in-demand jobs in an tail workers. San Jac is one of confi dence that the Walmart will receive up to $100,000 ware engineering. Donna’s school accountability; increasingly tech-oriented 12 community colleges across Brighter Futures project will over the duration of the grant dedication to a strong public Ensuring that curriculum economy. the country selected to partic- have a positive impact beyond to support the colleges’ plans education system across the standards are online to review “Donna Bahorich’s com- ipate in the program, Brighter the selected colleges. “The to provide services for retail state will continue to guide and evaluate during the revi- mitment to the Texas educa- Futures 3.0, which will build Walmart Brighter Futures employees. Additionally, the her leadership on the board.” sion process to involve edu- tion system is admirable, and on the success of the Western 3.0 project will lead to best colleges will leverage instruc- Bahorich, a Houston Re- cators and the public across the State will be well-served Association of Food Chains’ practices that will expand the tional stipends to support par- publican, was elected to the the state in helping shape the by her continuing to chair the Retail Management Certifi cate capacity of community col- ticipant enrollment in courses state board as the District 6 essential knowledge expec- State Board of Education,” (RMC). Over the 2.5-year pe- leges to enhance job training leading to the retail manage- representative in November tations used to teach Texas Bettencourt said. Atkinson Elementary held its Spelling Bee on Jan. 11 and announced its top riod of the grant, the selected opportunities for incumbent ment certifi cate. spellers. From left to right, champion Diana Pena, fourth grade; and runner up colleges will work with retail workers. The League will be “We are excited to be se- Hailey Lazo, fourth grade. The winning word was “daunted.” Pena will ad- employers who are committed delighted to share the work of lected to participate in this Health care spending report released vance to the Pasadena Independent School District Spelling Bee on Feb. 7. to the RMC as the credential the participating colleges with project,” said Dr. Brenda for the advancement of their colleges around the country,” Hellyer, San Jacinto College Texas Comptroller Glenn all state health care spending I’m pleased to provide law- WINNER BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN BAY AREA existing workforce. It is antici- said Glasper. Chancellor. “We recognize Hegar recently issued a report in fi scal 2015. makers with essential infor- pated that more than 1,200 in- The project aims to scale and appreciate the generos- examining health care-related The report also features a mation about one of the most cumbent retail workers will be the retail management certif- ity of the Walmart Founda- spending by 68 state agen- section on health care spend- signifi cant components of the Call Now! enrolled in the program, which icate that is offered at more tion and the leadership of cies and higher education ing by counties, which play Texas budget,” Hegar said. seeks to break the RMC into than 150 community col- the League for Innovation in institutions from fi scal 2011 an important role in health “New medical technol- three portable and stackable leges in cooperation with the making this work possible. through 2015. care delivery and have also ogy and prescription drugs, certifi cate programs, allowing Western Association of Food We look forward to working The report includes an seen escalating costs. Among uncompensated and indigent workers a more fl exible and Chains. Participating colleges with our national partners and analysis of all state govern- the report’s fi ndings: care, chronic disease, an ag- manageable way to earn the will offer the credit certifi cate our local retail employers to ment health care spending In fi scal 2015, Texas spent ing population, increased uti- 5 Year Labor full certifi cate. The League for to incumbent workers at local offer a nationally-recognized and an in-depth look at the $42.9 billion on health care, lization and provider short- Warranty Innovation and the WAFC will and regional retail employers. credential to retail employees fi ve state agencies report- representing 43.1 percent of ages are among some of the disseminate the best practices In addition to San Jacinto right here in our community.” ing the largest share of that all state appropriations. factors that have contributed spending — the Texas Health From fi scal 2011 to fi scal to Texas’ rapid rise in health and Human Services Com- 2015, state health care expen- care spending.” • Vinyl mission (59.1 percent), the ditures rose by 19.7 percent, a Texas provides health care Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad • Hardi Board Department of Aging and rate exceeding the growth of coverage for certain indigent, Chris Dalley ‘79 Dobie Grad Siding Disability Services (11 per- both infl ation and the Texas disabled and incarcerated res- cent), the Department of population in the same time idents and for teachers, state State Health Services (4.9 period. employees and retirees. percent), the Employees Re- In Texas, health care For more information see 281-481-9683 SSouthouth BeltBelt tirement System (4.4 percent) spending represents about 12 the report on the Comptrol- and the Teacher Retirement percent of gross state prod- ler’s website. 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Students at Atkinson Elementary had the opportunity a Houston City Council member when he last spoke to to listen to Harris County Sheriff Edward Gonzalez the students as a guest speaker during Career Week. (back row) speak during Career Week. Gonzalez spoke Shown with Gonzalez are, left to right, (fi rst row) Keano about his career and what it takes to become sheriff. Gonzalez, Madelyn Hinojosa, Lizbeth Serrano, (second He talked about the importance of education and how row) Jamare Philbert, Samantha Truong, Leo Alvarez, careers can change. Gonzalez stressed that all careers Jacqueline Gonzalez, Jaylan Page, (back row) Katelyn are important, if it is what a student chooses. Gonza- Watkins, Eryal Rosett and Hailey Lazo. lez has been a longtime speaker for Atkinson. He was Photo by Karen O’Connor PISD joins peers to reject A-F system Continued from Page 1A The fi ve performance do- pression about students, ig- the school district and our While 16 states have ad- mains (indicators) measure: nores the unique strengths talented students, many of opted similar letter grade Student achievement on of each school and unfair- whom come from diverse rating systems, “... there is all subjects on state assess- ly reduces each student’s backgrounds,” Dr. Dee- no defi nitive research that ments; worth to the school’s as- Ann Powell, PISD school suggests these ratings have student progress; signed grade.” superintendent said. “Our improved student or school How well campuses and The resolution states ultimate goal as educators performance,” the resolu- school district close per- that 55 percent of the A is to equip students with tion states. formances gaps between through F grades are based the knowledge and skills to The new grading system low-income and high-in- on STAAR testing, and reach their highest poten- requires the Texas Educa- come students; fails to take into account tial and become productive tion Agency to assign letter Graduation rates, school districts with a high members of society. The grades for schools and dis- post-secondary and career percentage of low-income grading system pulls focus tricts based on overall per- readiness; and students. In Pasadena ISD, from these goals and puts formance, along with fi ve Community engage- for instance, 80 percent of pressure on students and domains and indicators to ment. students are considered staff to achieve high scores determine a single grade. According to the resolu- low-income. on standardized tests, Letters A through C are tion, the Texas Education “The A through F grad- preventing students from considered passing, while Agency’s proposed rating ing system is not an ac- reaching their full poten- letters D and F are not. system “creates a false im- curate representation of tial.” Dixie Melillo Middle School administrators celebrate being named ana Saavedra (5th-grade assistant principal), Chris Bui (6th-grade one of the Texas Schools to Watch. Pictured are, left to right, Adri- assistant principal) and Diane Wheeler (principal). Moore Elementary Robb’s home featured in national magazine By Jonathan Chapa and she does not go by the The den has a neutral cam- heart is.” ton Leader took pictures Houston Livestock The Sagemont home current trends. elback sofa along with a “I’m basically a home of Robb’s home in April belonging to Sandy Robb Most of the features pair of wing chairs covered body and so is my daugh- 2016, which were sent to and her daughter Stacey in Robb’s house like the in red-and-ivory checks. In ter. I would rather entertain Mathews. The photos were Show and Rodeo Waugh was featured in the shutters and the brick patio the den, Robb has a coffee informally,” Robb said. then sent to the editor, who January edition of the na- were given a country look table, which was originally In her spare time, Robb approved to have Robb’s art winners tional magazine Country by Robb herself. an old farmer’s table with is involved in her civic home featured in the win- Sampler in an article titled After Robb’s house was legs that were cut. club and the annual South ter issue of Country Sam- In the Heart of Texas. fl ooded in 2001, she put As an upgrade to how Belt-Ellington Leader toy pler and have photos taken Refi ned country is the There were 15 pieces of art submitted from Moore the beadboard paneling in. the kitchen was original- drive and enjoys working of the house. style Robb alway liked for Most of the furniture Robb ly built, Robb replaced in her gardens. The only props that Elementary to the Houston Livestock Show and her home. Rodeo. Four were fi nalists, seven took fi rst place, was able to save, as the the original fl ooring Robb frequents an an- were brought in for the “When I was growing water did not damage the with old-fashioned wide tique shop in Stafford magazine photo shoot at three won second place and one received third up I was infl uenced by the place. Shown, left, is second-grader Dalila Cha- furniture since it was solid planked fl oors. The kitch- called Gatherings for the Robb’s home were fl ow- country and primitive piec- wood. en cabinets were paint- Home. Bill Mathews, a ers, since no furniture was pa in front of her art. Shown, bottom left, is sec- es that were in my mother ond-grader Reina Estrada posing with Guadalupe The landscape around ed red, and Robb had the photographer for Country brought in. and grandmother’s homes. Robb’s home has gar- countertop replaced with a Sampler called Gatherings Robb was very excited Hudson (art teacher). Shown, below, is kinder- They had formal things, gartner Valery Casillas displaying her artwork. dens that are visible from wood surface. Red has al- for the Home and asked for when her home was fea- and I never cared for those. the rooms to enjoy scenic ways been Robb’s color of the names of people who tured in Country Sampler It is just a style that I like The colors of the ribbons shown each have a spe- views of fl owers, window choice. had homes that would be magazine. With the ap- from the time I was grow- boxes, birdhouses and The dining room in appropriate for their maga- pearance of her home in cial signifi cance. Blue ribbons are for fi rst place, ing up,” Robb said. red ribbons represent second place and white found objects. Robb’s home features zine. Robb was one of the the magazine, Robb be- In the past Robb went In the living room, Robb family heirlooms like her people listed for Mathews, lieves it is a very nice thing ribbons designate third place. There is also a teal to antique shops, fl ea mar- ribbon for students that placed higher than fi rst has a reproduction cabi- grandmother’s vintage and he called to ask her to for her neighborhood. kets and auctions to fi nd net where Waugh keeps fruit print and her mother’s send pictures of her house “It shows you do not place who were considered as fi nalists for the dis- the country pieces that she trict. Photos submitted her assortment of lighted doll. for the magazine. have to live in a very exclu- preferred. Robb has a phi- New England and Amish Robb honors the senti- Marie Flickinger, owner sive neighborhood to have losophy, do what you like, ceramic holiday villages. ment “home is where the of the South Belt-Elling- a nice home,” Robb said. National magazine honors Robb’s home

The home of Sagemont residents Sandy Robb, left, and daugh- of the national magazine Country Sampler in an article titled In ter Stacey Waugh, right, is featured in the January 2017 edition the Heart of Texas. Photo by Jonathan Chapa Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 2, 2017

Beverly Hills honor roll announced Over The Back Fence by Alexis Th e following honor roll dez, Phuc Nguyen Th ien Minh Pham, Kaitlyn Triny Anthony Raphael Gracias, for Beverly Hills Intermedi- Hoang, Sarrionna Karina Shandory Posada, Skylah Darren Javon Groves, Briana ate has been released for the Hobbs, Erriel Cimone Hol- Marie Pringle, Aiden O'neal Kshal Haywood, Penelope third six weeks. Students on lis, Madelyn Huerta, Jaquan Provost, Marilee Quiroga, Hernandez Mendoza, Emi- the honor roll are: Xavier Hughes, Andrew Victoria Elizabeth Ramirez, ly Alexis Hernandez, Sarah Seventh Grade Khoa Huynh and Th uat Nhu Angela Valerie Ramon and Celeste Hernandez, Joseph ANGELA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANA! Maria Palacios. On Feb. 5, sing a happy birth- Angelica Corazon Acac, Huynh. Christopher Reyes. Sebastian Hinojosa, Ylise Bobby and Kenneth Griffin send birthday Dana Lizik enjoys a birthday Feb. 6. Special day song to Ixida Quintero. Eris Felipe Acosta, Jaidyn Tina Huynh, Emily Alexa Jahir Eduardo Reyes, Ianna Hinojosa, Anthony greetings to daughter-in-law Angela Griffin, birthday wishes are sent to Dana from her fami- Meador Elementary Brianna Almaguer, Naydelin Iglesias, Andrew Milton In- Miriam Alyssa Reyna, Aidan Loc Ho, Jennifer Nguyen who celebrates a birthday Feb. 2. ly, friends and former co-workers at the Leader. Feb. 5 is the day for a birthday celebration BIRTHDAY GREETINGS FOR KARMA HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AL! for Felipe Saucedo. Blow out the birthday can- Almaguer, Julio Cesar Alon- gram, Camron Robert Luis Marco Rincon, Laura Rios, Ho, Amy Anh Hoang, Kelly Birthday wishes are sent Feb. 2 to Karma Special birthday wishes are in order for the dles for Maria Gonzalez Feb. 8. so, Emily Amezcua, Jef- Jackson, Remi Elon Jackson, Jasmine Annette Romero, Hoang, Quang Hong, Cindy Wright, former Leader staffer, from her family, Jan. 30 birthday of Al Martinez, known as Al, Moore Elementary frey Steven Argueta, Hus- Nicole Jasso, Trevon Morquel Angelica Rubio, Angel Fabi- Trinh Huynh and Jaylon Ju- friends and staff at the Leader. Dad, Pop, Grandpa and GG Al from Marlene Wishes for a happy birthday are sent to siel Arias, Matthew Paul Johnson, Aidan Allen Kain- an Saenz, Paris Nicole Sal- won Jackson-Curvey. OWEN CELEBRATES 8 YEARS! Martinez, AC and Cindi Volper, Ronnie and Debbie Pampell Feb. 4. Enjoying a birthday Arnesen, Jared Barrera, er, Keely Nicole King, Henry darriaga, Luis Fernando Sa- Briana Zulem Jamai- Owen Michael Flowers celebrates his 8th Deloris Martinez, all the grandchildren and Feb. 6 are Angelica Perez and Jerry Watkins. Nayleen Batista, Raul Xavier Jovany Lavergne, Christofer linas, Izabel Alyla Sanchez, ca, Synsearae Rose John- birthday on Friday, Feb. 3. Best wishes and great-grandchildren who send their love forev- South Belt Elementary Belman and Anthony Paul Laygo, Th ong Minh Le, Santos Davila Sanchez, Se- son, Briana Isabelle Keim, lots of love, hugs and kisses are sent to Owen er and know he is gone, but never forgotten! Birthday greetings are sent to Jessica Benavides. Zamira Hunter Lewis, Mar- bastian Renee Sanchez, Jessi- Kassandra Victoria Keller, from big sister Kennedy, little sister Evie, par- STUDENTS NAMED ON DEAN’S LIST Arnold Feb. 3. Enjoying a birthday Feb. 7 is Riani Tania Benton, Lo- cus Joseph Lind and Celeste ca Ivette Santana and Aaron Christi Kieu Le, Ha My Th i ents Stephen and Stacey (Hayes) Flowers; Congratulations to the Stephen F. Austin Audrea Taylor. gan Christopher Blair, Bry- Amunet Lopez. Jamil Sargent. Le, Andrea Leon, Jesus Jael grandparents Robert and Jannie Scarberry State University students who were named Stuchbery Elementary ana Sarai Borjas, Jaizayah Alexandra Luna, Nhung Kelly Torrie Saucedo, Leon, Alan Daniel Lopez of South Belt and Mike and Karen Flowers to the Dean’s list for the 2016 fall semester, A birthday celebration is in order for Flor Yordany Brito, Savannah Xuan Phuong Mai, David Maya Treshae Scott, Jazmine Garza, Truc Th anh Luu, of Dickinson; uncles Tyler, Austin, Joey, having a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 Alanis on Feb. 4. Marie Brookland, Jahnai Corgan Maldonado, Xavier Elizabeth Segovia, Cristian Faaizah Maleehah, Nashmi Wesley and Travis; aunts Jenny, Christine while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester Beverly Hills Intermediate Richard Burke, Jose Gua- Van Buren Malone, Pay- Xavier Sepulveda, Roselin Usman Mariwa, Nohemy and Michelle; and cousins Brayden, Baylee, hours. The South Belt students being honored Sing a happy birthday song for Cynthia dalupe Cardenas, Fernan- ton Elise Manuel, Brianna Serrano, Amira Ni'kkole Marquez, Lailah Martinez, Olivia, Jade, Sierra, Ryker, Connor, Jesse, are: Alexis Mercado (accounting), Camron Wright Feb. 2. Send birthday wishes Feb. 8 to do Carrera, Anthony Luis Naomi Marroquin, Astrid Shephard, Darius Terrell Cadie Colleen Masterson Christopher and Mason. Owen’s mom is a Miller (computer science) and Imani Saulter Maria Umanzor. Cedeno, Colton Ray Cha- Yoquebed Martinez, Jua- Shorter, Travis Bethea Small- and Cynthia Consuelo Mata. 2005 Dobie High School graduate. (psychology). Thompson Intermediate hayed and Jasmine Giselle nangel Martinez, Lael David Jones, Chelsey Xitlalyc Sosa, Patricia Medina, Naw- OLIVIA TURNS 4! SCHOOL DAZE Blow out the candles on a birthday cake Feb. Chew. Martinez, Mariella Mykay- Kevin Duy Su, Brayah Am- al Saleh Mehdawi, Sakinah Olivia Moreno celebrates her fourth birth- The following personnel and staff members 5 for Mark Varian. day Feb. 5. Wishing her a wonderful birthday of the Pasadena Independent School District Dobie High Idalia Contreras, Aidan la Michael Matthews, Jose anie Th ornton Vann, Ros- Nogodion Yasmine Meite, with lots of love, hugs and kisses are her mom celebrate birthdays Feb. 2 through Feb. 8. Sharing a birthday Feb. 3 are Vanessa Anthony Cortez, Malia Al- Reginald Matthew Maxwell, mery Torres Lara, Briana Kevin Ismael Mendez, An- Jenny Hayes of Spring; big brother Brayden; Atkinson Elementary Buentello, Garland Ganter, Denice Ontiveros exandria Curry, Trajan Myl- Boston Simone McAfee Jamilet Torres and Brissa gela Isabel Menindez, Ash- big sister Baylee; proud grandparents Robert Blow out the candles on a double-layer cake Valencia and Veronica Oyervides. Light the es Davis, Demetria Delgado, and Brynn Margaret Riley Jasmine Torres. ley Sofi a Miranda, Carolina and Jannie Scarberry of South Belt, and Mike Feb. 7 for Terry Hernandez. birthday candles Feb. 4 for Chastity Hall, William Andres Devenes, McHugh. Dominic Melecio Torres, Sarai Miranda, Christopher and Doris Hayes of Ada, Okla.; aunt Stacey Burnett Elementary Shannon Howard, Shaqwan Scott, Kristi Miguel Angel Diosdado, Emma Reese McKen- Iliana Denae Torres, Jose Rey Morales, Francisco Abel (Hayes) Flowers; uncles Joseph Hayes, Send a birthday wish Feb. 4 to Lisa Vance and Sandra Villarreal. On Feb. 5, Kenny Nguyen Duong, zie, Aala Osama Mohamad, Alejandro Torres, Vanessa Morales, Lissette Moreno, Austin Scarberry and Tyler Scarberry; and Baumann. On Feb. 7, Keonne McClain enjoys give three birthday cheers for Roy Grant, Analaura Elizarraras, Her- Andrew Adonai Montano, Elizabeth Torres, Eric Quy Zoe Dena Mottu, Sashiana cousins Kennedy, Owen and Evie Flowers a birthday. Nichole Kemp and Michael Vanessen. on Espinoza, Jordan Chris- Angel De Jesus Morales, Yair Tran, Tracy Tram Tran, Va- Milagro Munoz, Mia Faith and Jade Scarberry. 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40 years ago (1977) ality, and the Scarsdale As- Vaughn was planned during take courses at San Jacinto General Gregg Abbott, that A petition was secured sociation ordered a police a closed-door meeting of College South and graduate would likely push the state’s to require Houston Mayor car, other necessary equip- trustees. from high school with an primaries back a second Fred Hofheinz to call an ment and commissioned A 14-year-old male associate degree. time. election to determine the offi cers. Thompson student was sus- A town hall meeting that In an effort to maintain establishment of a Houston 35 years ago (1982) pended for the remainder of included state Sen. Mike the current primary date, municipal school district. Channel 8’s Scott Arthur the school year for bringing Jackson and Reps. Robert Abbott had announced that A police force for the discussed fl ooding with a gun onto campus. Talton and John Davis was a compromise had been Scarsdale area became a re- Sagemont’s Roberta Hicks 20 years ago (1997) held at the Marie Spence reached between the state and Harris County Flood South Belt resident and Flickinger Fine Arts Center. and some of the minority Control Director Jim Green community leader Dr. Park- This was the fi rst time that groups that had legally on the station’s Houston er Williams was sworn in as the three South Belt area challenged the initial Weekly program. the fi rst female regent of the representatives held such a boundaries drawn by the Increases in damage San Jacinto College system. meeting. GOP-led Legislature. GARNER VISION CENTER from vandalism at Sage- Indications of new hous- 5 years ago (2012) Under the proposal, Family Owned & Operated meadow Park prompted the ing developments within The United States Coast Hispanics stood to gain Harris County Sheriff’s De- the boundaries of PISD Guard broke ground on its control of two of the four More “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” partment to put extra patrols prompted the board of trust- new command center at new congressional seats in the area. ees to approve the hiring of the Ellington Joint Reserve Texas was awarded follow- 30 years ago (1987) a demographer to study fu- Base. The facility will re- ing the 2010 census. discounts. • Treatment of The Dobie Academic ture enrollment growth. place the current Coast 1 year ago (2016) Dobie senior Stephanie Guard Sector Houston-Gal- Leader founder and pub- ® Decathlon team won fi rst State Farm offers more discounts to Eye Diseases place in the Region VII Coon made a 1600 on the veston headquarters located lisher Marie Flickinger was SAT test, the highest score on Clinton Drive in Galena honored as the 2015 Pasa- more drivers. competition held at Pasa- Get to a better State®. dena High School. Dobie possible. Park. The structure will be dena Independent School Get State Farm. earned a total of 39,130 15 years ago (2002) four stories in height and District Distinguished Citi- points, 430 ahead of second After considering 13 encompass 117,000 square zen of the Year. Through her CALL ME TODAY. Dr. B.J. Garner place. competitive sealed propos- feet of offi ce/work space. work with the newspaper, Therapeutic Optometrist Sagemont resident Al als submitted by several When the command cen- Flickinger has served as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Carter, a sports writer for construction companies, the ter becomes operational in active supporter of PISD the Houston Chronicle, San Jacinto College Board June 2013, it is expected and its partner, San Jacinto • Laser Surgery won the Texas Headliners of Regents approved J.E. that the number of mili- College, where she sits on Club Award naming him the Dunn of Texas as the build- tary personnel assigned to the board of trustees. Flick- Consultations Laura Garner, Sportswriter of the Year. er of the new SJC South the Ellington Joint Reserve inger has backed several Registered Optician 25 years ago (1992) technology learning center Base will be approximately PISD initiatives, such as the Dobie’s Academic De- and fi ne arts building. 7,000. expansion of the district’s cathlon team earned the Marvin Corley, the head Plans were underway for dual-credit and career and Cynthia Beecher, Agent highest score in the state at coach for the J. Frank Dobie the 16th annual South Belt technical programs and was 11705 S Sam Houston Pkwy East • Houston, TX 77089 • Contact Lenses regional competition. This boy’s varsity soccer team, Spectacular Cook-off, the instrumental is passing the Bus: 281-464-2422 was arrested for sexual as- sole fundraiser for the district’s 2014 school bond [email protected] was the second consecutive M,T, W,Th,F 8:30am to 5:00pm year Dobie’s team earned sault of a child. annual Fourth of July fi re- measure. Flickinger also Sat 9am-11am • Eyewear the highest score in the 10 years ago (2007) works display held at El serves on the board of direc- After Hours by Appointment 12-state region. The Clear Creek Inde- Franco Lee Park. This tors for the South Belt-El- Melinda McClure, Overall, South Belt stu- pendent School District marked the second year that lington Chamber of Com- Optometry Tech dents scored above district received a $600,000 grant the Southeast Volunteer merce, which works closely and state averages on the from the Texas Education Fire Department would with the school district. In – Serving the South Belt Area for 40 Years – Texas Assessment of Aca- Agency to support the dis- organize the event. 2015, she was inducted into trict’s Early College High A federal court rejected a Dobie High School’s Hall State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State demic Skills tests. Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 Performance of PISD School. The program would redistricting proposal pre- of Honor as a community State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Superintendent Larry allow CCISD students to sented by Texas Attorney volunteer. Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL Thursday, February 2, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Thompson honor roll named Lt. J.G. Saxon visits Moore Elementary students Lt. J.G. Stacy Saxon is an offi cer in the Pham, Mary Tuyet Pham, The following honor roll Neil Rabang Palma, Levani Joshua Garcia, Argelia Gar- United States Navy Jag Corps. She is the Eva Crystal Pineda, Neyna for Thompson Intermediate Tsotne Pelaez, Gilberto Joel cia, Joseph Aaron Garcia, older sister of Sara Saxon, a second-grade Cherrenee Portis, Jordan has been released for the Perez, Jason Pham, Valerie Jakayla Monae Gary and Al- teacher at Moore Elementary. Lt. J.G. Raymond Promise, Yahir third six weeks. Students on Phi Yen Phonxayalinkham yssa Marie Garza. Saxon is from Seabrook and attended Puente, Morgan Blaine Pyt- the honor roll are: and Javon Allen Portis. Brissa Marie Garza, Sa- Clear Lake High School. She then attend- Seventh Grade ka, Marc Anthony Ramirez, Alejandro Ramos, Al- vannah Rae Garza, Madison ed Texas A&M University and received a Norberto Ramirez, McKen- Victoria Elizabeth Acos- exandra Ramos, Zachary Taylor Gates, Megan Jane Bachelor of Science degree. After that she zie Paige Rankins, Austin ta, Montserrat Xitlalic Alba, Edward Reimer, Miranda Godeke, Wesley Paul God- attended the South Texas College of Law Matthew Rhoden, Mia Al- Eric Ivan Alvarez, Dayyani Camille Resendez, Asher win, David Alejandro Go- and received her Doctor of Jurisprudence exandria Ridge, Ivan Mois- Belisa Arboleda, Rafael An- Elijah Ridge, Adrian Eden mez, Roy Alexander Gomez, degree. Lt. J.G. Saxon and her sister have es Rivera, Aaron Rodriguez tonio Argueta, John Kevin Rios, Joseph Rios, Elijah Al- Fernando Alejandro Gonza- always had a passion for working with and Denise Alexandra Ro- Armenta, Jasmine Lizbette exander Robinson, Vanessa les, Alayna Noel Gonzalez, children. Lt. J.G. Saxon was excited when driguez. Arredondo, Ublester Arroyo Jannet Rocha, Alyssa Sanee Emily Daniella Gonzalez she received letters from a Veterans Day Evan Valexis Rodriguez, Espinoza, Keegan Neal Ash- Rodriguez and Isabel Alazae and Ramses Ivan Gonzalez. assignment in which her sister’s class Isabella Renee Rodriguez, worth and Alexa Sakeena Rodriguez. Gabriel Alejandro Grana- participated. She wanted to go to Moore Jacob Daniel Rodriguez, Avila. Lisette Briseidi Rodri- dos, Aixa Guerra Gomez, and meet the students who wrote her the Joseph Ryan Roppolo, Ma- Andre A Barrientos, Cath- guez, Megan Alani Ro- Erica Kim Hay, Christopher letters and answer questions they had. rissa Deanna Roy, Marcus erine Marie Berkstresser, driguez, Nikolas Alex- Hernandez, Cindy Hernan- On Friday, (see photo below) Jan. 6 she Isaac Saenz, Arturo Salazar, Aqib Ifrahim Bhatti, Keelan ander Rodriguez, Issys dez, Francisco Hernandez, read, Navy Service Pals: Travel Around the Celeste Rose Salazar, Isaac Carmello Brannon, Ashley Annabel Romero, Ashlyn Karisa Irene Hernandez, World by Johnathan Edmonds and illus- Santiago Salazar, Yasmin Summer Brown-Klawuhn, Latrice Ross, Christopher Thomas Feliciano Herrera, trated by Adam Schartup and answered Salinas-Roman, Jada Shaki- Thomas Lucas Bustamante, Steve Salinas, Haley Danae Douglas Morgan Hill, Jaylne questions that the students had about her ra Sawyer and Madeline Ma- Alayna Nicole Calvillo and Salinas, Emily Gissel San- Pryce Humphrey, Tyson life in the Navy. Lt. J.G. Saxon has re- rie Schwausch. Gabriella Campo. chez and Bryan Santacruz. Thanh Huynh, Diarra La- turned to San Diego to continue her work Lillian May Simons, Joel Jacqueline Alazaye Ca- Nicholas Ignacio San- shaye Hypolite and Chloe' in the United States Navy Jag Corps. Pho- Furquawn Smith, Marisa nales, Amy Thuy Cao, tibanez, Ryan Keith Sax- Amanda Jackson. to left, on the fl oor, left to right, Linkin Michelle Soto, Kendall Fay Ricky Cao, Sean Anthony ton, Rickey James Schreier, Deaira Deovious Jackson, Dinh, Payton Hernandez, (back row) Spafford, Gillyanne Helena Carmouche, Joshua George Kennedy Janae Scimmons, Mauricio Alberto Jasso, Am- Elijah Garza, Alanah Anderson, Lt. J.G. Spencer, Madelyn Gabriele Raymond Carter, Ashley Noah Arthur Scott, Kal El breon My'isha Jones, Casey Saxon, Katie Tran and Sara Saxon, sec- Spray, Ellena Leelyn Ste- Castellanos, William Alex- Self, Valeria Nohemi Ser- Voncile Junkin, Makayla ond-grade teacher. venson, Christina Danielle ander Castillo, Alani Eloi- pas, Jaelan Donae Sherman, Marie Karkosky, Danae Eu- Photos by Patty and Sara Saxon. sa Chapa, Alyssa Brianna Wyatt James Sherwood, genia Kostikoglou, Mikayla Suarez, Elyssa Reane Sulak, Chapman and Joe Kevin Metzli Jamile Silva, Kenzie Denise Lagos, Thao Phuong Jared Jarrel Tate, Eric P To, Chicas. Ida Snook and Kielee Ashell Lam, Vanessa Marie Lam, Alyssa Giselle Toro, Giselle Lydia Alena Chicas, Snook. Victoria Marie Lazo, Tony Torres, Jose Antonio Torres, Dataysia Elaine Cisneros, Gerardo Solis, Jasmin Le, Evelyn Anh Lien and Natalia Camille Townes, Matthew Christopher Col- Janet Sosa, Kyle Christo- Chanel Laraine Lofton. Kevin Nhatkhanh Tran, Lili lins, Benson Carter Cu- pher Stokes, Natalie Anaih Cheralyn Latrice Lofton, Ann Tran and Jeiny Shakty bos, Thomas Duke Cypert, Suarez, Arielle Victoria Nathan Lopez, Xavier Ste- Valenzuela. Lucinda Sunfl ower Davis, Terrazas, Brooklyn Renee phen Lowtan, Sandy Nhi Lu, Josue Vazquez, Justus Karina Del Villar, Melina Thompson, Brianna Elise Jimmy Duong Luong, Kenny Rene Vela, Madylin Alexis Phuong Mai Dongsi, Nayely Toro, Brandon Anthony Congkhanh Ly, Adrian Mar- Vela, Hilda Anahi Venegas, Yissel Faz Urias and Ana Torres, Diego Alexis Torres, tinez, Gerardo Yahir Mar- Serena Rayne Villarreal, Camila Flore. Phoebe Alejandra Torres, tinez, Joscelin Nicole Mar- Tiffany Angel Villarreal, Jessica Vanessa Flores, Laisha Torres-Padilla and tinez, Jose Luis Martinez, Michael Tuan Vo, Anh Que Sierra Yvonne Frost, Sele- Annette Phuonganh Tran. Erin Paige Maslonka, Kyle Nguyen Vu, Mark Sameh na Abigail Galicia, Alexis Thu Minh Tran, Trinity William McDonald, Mal- William, Alise Yvette Wil- Julia Garcia, Steven Edenil- Marie Tucker, Melanie Ari- colm Elijah McGee, Gavin liams, Razzmon Jamariyae son Garcia, Michael Andrew ana Velazquez, Enrique Vil- William McMurry, Nathaly Williams, Damayanti Asha Garza, Sherlyn Alexandra lanueva, Emilio Villarreal, Marie Mejia, Desiree Renee Wilson, Enlai Derrick Yii, Gavidia and Timothy Quoc Michael Wotonwo Vouffo, Miller, Robert Alipio Monta- Jannatun Nahar Zaman and Giang. Huy Thanh Vu and Paul Ho- no, Alyssa Malaine Montes, Axel Jared Zapata. Adrianna Michelle Gold- ang Vu. Daniela Montoya and Nich- en, Alyssa Darlet Gonzalez, Cyrae Kristen Wash- olas Valentine Morales. Genealogy Jaqueline Abigail Gonza- ington, Sophia Kassandra Rhiannon Marie Morris, lez, Mario Alberto Gonza- Wence, Londan Gabrielle Janah Naser, Jonathan Nei- meets at PWL lez, Yaslin Alize Gonzalez, Curtis Wiggins, Luke Peter ra, Alan Thanh Nguyen, Al- Kaylee Gabrielle Goodrum, Wittenberg, Aspen Sierra bert Truong Nguyen, Bruce The Parker Williams Melody Jade Guerrero, Has- Woods and Nicole Zamudio. Vinh Nguyen, Duy Bao Genealogy Group will meet san Alejandro Gutierrez, Eighth Grade Nguyen, Harrison Nguyen, Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hailey Beth Henderson and Gail Kathleen Afl alo, Henry Huy Nguyen, Hieu the library at Scarsdale and Alexis Henriquez. Zariah Jacelle Aguilar, Ma- Xuantrung Nguyen, Lucas Beamer. Clarissa Yvette Hernan- liha Akhter, Ingrid Tatiana Uy Nguyen, Steven Nguy- This group meets the first dez, David Alex Hernandez, Alaniz Quintanilla, Anna en, Tammy Luong Nguyen, and third Mondays to discuss Elijah Zavier Hernandez, Gabriela Allen, Mya Chanel Thao Phuong Nguyen, Tr- genealogy research. Katelyn Renee Hernandez, Amanfor, Anabella Sophia ishta Quynh Nguyen, Sarah Meetings are free and Niklas Ricardo Hernandez, Amaro, Breleana Marie An- Nneamaka Oba and Celeste open to anyone interested in Pedro Angel Herrera, Kend- derson, Layla Soraiya Arre- Stephanie Ortiz. tracing family history. ra Denise Hopkins and Mia dondo, Maritza Marlene Maria Fernanda Paez Lo- Alejandra Horton. Arreola and Alexandra Abi- pez, Phung Tieu Pang, Ja- Elliyah Ja'nay Jackson, gail Ayala. cob Nicholas Perez, Helene Clear Creek ISD announces 2017 Livestock Show & Auction results Kiera Diane Jackson, Kyra Debra Julia Ayala, Uyen Pham, Kevin Minh Nadine Jackson, Damian Maryam Maytham Badr, Jer- Months of hard work, ded- ey raised goes directly to the Grand Champion Lamb, Reserve Champion Lamb, Piper Jaffray, $1,000; ers, Grace Garcia, Clear Isaiah Jenkins, Joshua Ray emiah Cedric Ballard, Ali- ication and lots of talent were students and they use it to Rebecca Low, Clear Creek, Jordan Adams, Clear Creek, Reserve Champion Tur- Creek, SIS Tech, $2,500; and Jimenez, Alexis Amina Ka- yah Barreiro, Annaya Brielle SEEN-ABWA celebrated at the 35th Annual put toward their college ed- A Cut Above Consulting, Speed Industrial Supply, key, Chloe Jackson, Clear Reserve Champion Rab- mal, Jaidyn Grayce Kelley, Belton, Jasmin Adamaris Clear Creek ISD Livestock ucation, said Dana Morgan, $3,000; $1,700; Falls, The Jackson Family, bits, Jennifer Robinson, Anh Nhat Ky, Angelina Truc Benitez, Kaitlyn Marie Bess, meets Feb. 9 Show and Auction where Director of Career and Tech- Grand Champion Goat, Reserve Champion Goat, $2,200; Clear, Springs, Dawn Gibbs, Lam, Diego Javier Leanos, Jason Betancourt, Tierra Ni- $180,000 was raised for the nical Education. Morgan Randecker, Clear Alyssa Hyland, Clear Falls, Reserve Champion Broil- $1,000. Emily Legaspi and Laci Mi- cole Unique Bickems, Meli- South East Express Net- CCISD Future Farmers of The Grand Champion Creek, PBK, $3,000; chelle Leija. sa Nohemy Bonilla, Maxine work of the American Busi- America (FFA) program and Steer was raised by Ky- Grand Champion Turkey, Kevin Charles Lewis, Coyle Brown, Jose Alberto ness Women’s Association students. lie Starks, a junior at Clear Hannah Kapfer, Clear Creek, *ATTENTION* Brandon Armand Liceaga, Cabrera and Renata Bo-Beth welcomes Amy Hart who The Jan. 26 event, held at Creek High School. MaximGroup, $2,000; Kimberly Lizardopuebla, Cadena. helps businesses, large and the West Agriculture Barn, Listed below are the top Grand Champion Broil- Pasadena Independent School District Tax Elissa Joely Lopez, Larry Khadryan A Lyssa Cald- small as she presents “Speak- attracted a large crowd of student winners: (listed by ers, Madelyn Lawrence, Foreclosure Sale of Tax Foreclosured Properties Anthony Lopez, Natalie Es- well, Matthew Alexander ing the Client’s Language.” proud parents, district admin- award, student, school, buyer Clear Creek, The Jackson cobar Lopez, Gabriela Ni- Campos, Matthew Jacob Hart specializes in helping istrators and community sup- and sale amount) Family, $2,200; Address Tax Account # cole Lozano, Keena Maga- Campuzano, Kiana Lissbeth to build stronger connections porters. Grand Champion Steer, Grand Champion Rabbits, 315 W Thomas Ave., Pasadena, 77506 0281760090020 na, Trixie Amanda Marquez, Casco, Grace Brianna Casta- between employers and em- The program could not Kylie Starks, Clear Creek, Shea Smith, Clear Springs, Adrian Matthew Marrufo neda, Alexia Lashay Castex, ployees and to improve rela- exist without the dedicated MaximGroup, $10,500; Wells Fargo Public Finance, 1007 W Hart Ave., Pasadena, 77506 0741750030002 and Lexi Martinez. Ariel Evelyn Castro, Abi- tionships between co-work- support of those who come Grand Champion Swine, $2,200; 1502 Hemlock Dr., Pasadena, 77502 0830750000069 Yaire Gerysand Martinez, gail Leigh Chiovaro, David ers and clients through her out every year and raise their Cade Wokaty, Clear Springs, Best of Show Auto Mech, 2007 Nottingham St., Pasadena, 77502 0825870000046 leadership and profession- Celina Mata, Ashlyne Celest Adrian Corte, Emily Col- bid paddles to purchase the Norman Frede Chevrolet, Logan Sammons, Clear 0 Allendale Rd., Pasadena, 77502 0752120000205 Medina, Jessica Suzanne leen Cortez, Alisha Monique al development programs. students’ animals. The mon- $4,000; Creek, Earnest Enterprise Medina, Kadence Venus Countee and Gerson Marce- Hart’s wealth of experience Inc., $1,600; 720 Center St., Pasadena, 77506 0691100000022 Medina, Ezequiel Isai Mejia lo Cruz. as a marketer and training Best of Show Horticul- 1113 Randall St., Pasadena, 77506 0650930010003 Blanco, Crystal Mejia, Di- Jacob Angel Cruz, Erik director in the insurance and ture, April Nance, Clear 1509 Thomas Ave., Pasadena, 77506 0710260180022 fi nancial services industries San Jac election set ego Mateo Melchor, Lauren Isaiah Cubos, Nicolas Falls, League City Lions 709 Garrett St., Pasadena, 77506 0710260190051 Michelle Mendez, Matthew Emanuel Cuya, Marshall have served as the building Continued from Page 1A Must serve without com- Club, Inc., $1,200; Thomas Mendiola, Katelyn Khang Dang, Tyler Dang, blocks for the 2011 opening Trustees must meet all of the pensation; and Must not have Best of Show Floral De- 942 Coleman Ave., Pasadena, 77506 0741030080025 Mendoza, Crystal M. Mo- Amaya Dasiana Daniels, of her business Hart Training following requirements: been determined mentally in- sign, Katie Smith, Clear 3519 Mattye Mae, Pasadena, 7503 0902080000394 Must have lived continu- competent by a fi nal judgment rales, Luis Diego Morales Kalicia Janai Davis, Alyssa Connection. During the ed- Brook, The Sign Shop, $700; ously in one of the independent of a court. 3219 Sinclair St., Pasadena, 77505 0981490000001 and Avry Gail Munoz. Faith Day, Leah Alexandria ucational presentation, Hart Best of Show Visual school districts comprising the Voters in the following 612 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, 77505 0800300000012 Karime Murguia, Ash- De Hoyos, Jacob Alexander will provide tips on building Arts, Reagan Krengle, Clear San Jacinto Community Col- school districts elect the sev- ley Michelle Napper, Al- De La Rosa, Desirey Eliza- a strong client relationship. Brook, Engle Family, $700; 0 Shaver, Pasadena, 77506 0281770000068 lege District six months prior en San Jacinto Community bert Alexis Ngo, Brian Thai beth Delara, Isabella Rosario Professionals throughout the Best of Show Food Sci- 604 Fresa, Pasadena, 77502 0610860000064 Nguyen, Grace Nicole My Delgado, Tucker Beau Demo community are invited to at- to the last date on which the College District Trustees: La candidate could fi le to be list- Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, ence, Barbara Brocard, Clear 9600 Carmalee St., Houston, 77075 0834590000001 Hanh Nguyen, Kelly Han and Laura Marcela Diaz. tend. Creek, The DeMasi Family, Ngoc Nguyen, Kim Nguy- Daniel Dinh, Jared Al- The presentation is Thurs- ed on the ballot; Galena Park, Channelview, 10811 Ritow St., Houston, 77089 0920520000019 Must have lived continu- Sheldon, and portions of Clear $900; en, Linh Ha My Nguyen, exander Dorantesadame, day, Feb. 9, from 11:30 a.m. Reserve Champion Steer, 11034 Sageview Dr., Houston, 77089 0985220000009 to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek ously in Texas for 12 months Creek, Pearland and Humble. Tommy Tang Nguyen, An- Dieu Xuan Duong, Abby Kara Belt, Clear Lake, Roy 806 Finfrock St., Pasadena, 77506 0761840150010 Barbeque (private meeting preceding the fi ling deadline; Elections for the San Jacin- thony Kevin Ochoa, Natalie Duron, Drake Elias Escobe- D. Mease, Attorney at Law, Contact: room), 9005 Broadway (FM Must be a qualifi ed voter; to College Board of Trustees Onozie, Abigail Alicia Ortiz do, Gavin Scott Aidan Fee- $25,000; 518), Pearland. The cost is Must be 18 years of age or occur every two years, in odd Pasadena Independent School District Tax Office 713-740-0259 and Celeen Andrea Ortiz. ley, Christian Jacob Flores, Reserve Champion $20 and covers the meal and older; Must be a U.S. citizen; numbered years. Dexter D Joyner Attorney at Law 281-991-6095 Diego Osuna, Audrey Jacob Alexander Flores, Swine, Alton Hodges, Clear Elizabeth Owens, Isabel- Andres Gallegos Molina, meeting fee. RSVP by Tues- Must not be a convicted felon; The Board is elected in day, Feb. 7, at www.SEEN- Must be aware of the nepotism numbered at-large positions, 1 Creek, Little Daddy’s Gum- la Elida Padilla, Jeremi- Joshua Mark Gamez, Braden bo Bar, $2,500; More Information at www.ddjatty.com ah La'don Paige, Jeremiah Dewayne Gant, Alexander ABWA.org. law; through 7. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities

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Buehrer also serves as cu- the South Belt community. His championship players from a of the Houston Rockets, Rosas in training, she served as a Life and was accepted. Nearly two Although an early bloomer linary curator for TEDxHous- future, he decided, was in gour- community not blessed with is the No. 2 person in charge Flight pediatric physician. decades later, that college fi rst in NBA management circles, ton, which promotes local art met coffee, wholesome food country-club talent or any kind of the team’s personnel mat- That done, she pursued her baseman is Cmdr. Jonathan Rosas was a late-comer to bas- and technology events. He’s and community involvement. of well-developed youth pro- ters. He has been a key player fi rst love in the medical fi eld Carter, captain of one of the ketball. He emigrated to the a project collaborator with Buehrer’s mind continues to gram. At its peak, Kramer’s in trade acquisition of all-star – pediatrics – an opportunity, U.S. Coast Guard’s largest cut- U.S. from Colombia, graduated the Yuketen shoe and acces- percolate with new ideas – in- teams earned Top 10 state rank- James Harden and helped re- as she saw it, to maintain an ters, and a war veteran with ser- from Dobie and only then – with sories company. And he’s the cluding a plan to convert part ings with a run of district cham- cruit NBA standout Dwight ongoing relationship with chil- vice tours at the Pentagon and his enrollment at the University co-founder and vice president of the 100-year-old Maxwell pionships. Howard. In 2013, he served dren and their parents over two the White House. of Houston – did he fall under of the OKRA Charity Bar, a House plant in the East End into Starting in 1983, his girls briefl y as general manager of decades or more. In 2008, after 13 months in the spell of big-time hoops. He downtown establishment from a food court and museum. captured fi ve straight team ten- the Dallas Mavericks, becom- Forty years after graduating command of a ship in the Iraq earned a degree in marketing, which all profi ts go to various “Good to the last drop.” That nis titles. Starting in 1985, his ing the fi rst Columbian G.M. in from high school, Taylor-Cox War zone, he became the fi rst graduating cum laude in 2000. Houston charities. OKRA do- time-worn slogan seems to be combined boys and girls team NBA history. is at the top of her profession. Coast Guardsman ever appoint- For the next four years, he nations are already closing in on exactly what Buehrer has in won three straight district ti- Buehrer, a Houston restau- She is the founder and owner of ed to the President’s Emergency fattened his resume with a va- the $1 million mark. mind as his career goal. tles. The 1985 and 1987 squads rant and coffee shop entrepre- Personal Pediatrics of Houston Operations Center in the White riety of basketball jobs: coor- Buehrer has never known a JFD Faculty reached the region semifi nals. In neur, has developed a reputa- and maintains affi liations with House. He served there during dinator for the Venezuelan Bas- slow pace. At age 14, he cashed Bobby Kramer 1986, the Longhorns reached the tion locally as the consummate Texas Children’s Hospital, the the fi nal year of the George W. ketball Federation, an assistant his fi rst paycheck – from his Dobie Tennis Coach region fi nal, falling just one step barista. He is co-owner of Gre- Women’s Hospital of Texas, the Bush administration and the coach for Westbury Christian job as a paraoptometric, the 1977-1995 short of state. That squad won 59 enway Coffee Company and American Academy of Pediat- fi rst 18 months of the Barack High’s 2003 state championship youngest in Texas. He worked Always eager to heap gen- of 63 matches in district play and has opened Blacksmith in the rics, Memorial Herman in the Obama administration. team and as a graduate assistant at a shoe store. He delivered lost erous praise on his players for swept the district fi eld in head- Montrose district and Morning- Medical Center and West Hous- Two years later, he was cho- for the UH basketball squad. bags for Southwest Airlines. their hard work – and on their to-head competition, 7-0. star, in the Heights. Buehrer is ton Medical Center, where she sen to attend the Naval War Col- Rosas joined the Rockets as Most signifi cantly, at age 16, he parents for their commitment – In the spring of 1986, the the co-founder and vice presi- served as chief of pediatrics. lege, where he graduated with an intern in 2004 and was soon went to work at Shakespeare’s Bobby Kramer produced tennis Dobie doubles duo of Bobby dent of the OKRA Charity Bar, Taylor-Cox doubles as a a Masters of Arts in National assigned to the team’s scouting Coffee Bar on Sabo Road. teams that dominated District Burton and Steve Scarbrough a downtown establishment from podcast host on Houston-based Security and Strategic Policy. department as video coordi- He loved the comradery with 23-5A in the mid-1980s and put qualifi ed for the state tourna- which all profi ts go to various Radio Brave for a program ti- Next up were two liaison offi - nator. In 2008, he was named customers, loved being a part of Dobie on the state tennis map. ment. Burton and Scarbrough Houston charities. tled “Healthy Kids / Happy cer assignments, the second at the Rockets’ personnel director the daily routine of the commu- Within a half-dozen years reached the quarter-fi nals be- nity. He also delighted in the Barbara Taylor-Cox Kids.” Her podcasts are also the Pentagon, where he served and just two years later the vice Gersson Rosas, Class of 1996 after taking over the tennis pro- fore bowing to a tandem from Class of 1977 available on iTunes. in the offi ce of the Joint Chiefs president of player personnel. Amarillo Tascosa. If there’s something that Dr. Board certifi ed, she is a fel- of Staff. Then it was back to the He has been at the center of The roll of standout play- Barbara Taylor-Cox doesn’t low with the American Acade- open water. several major roster develop- ers developed by Kramer also know about children’s health or my of Pediatrics. She is consis- Last July, Carter took com- ments over the past decade. In includes Jennifer Jordan, who the problems of parents, it can tently voted one of Houston’s mand of the U.S. Coast Guard 2013, he played a key behind- earned the distinction of playing only be because the ailment – or top pediatricians by H (Hous- Cutter Legare, a 270-foot me- the-scenes role in the trade ac- on district championship teams in the problem – hasn’t been dis- ton) Magazine. dium endurance vessel sta- quisition of all-star James Hard- each of her four years at Dobie. covered yet. And, yes, she does have tioned out of Portsmouth, Va., en and helped recruit free-agent Burton, now a successful Bullying. How to safely some parental experience on and manned by a crew of 110. Dwight Howard, another of the sports recruiting entrepreneur ride a bike. How to raise twins. the subject of parenting. Tay- Legare’s fi rst patrol included a NBA’s top talents. Harden and and a 2013 inductee into the Which insects kids need to lor-Cox and her husband, Ray transit of the Panama Canal and Howard were instrumental in Dobie’s Alumni Hall of Honor, avoid and why. A pediatrician Cox, a property tax attorney, are resulted in seizures of cocaine leading the Rockets to the West- recalls the endless hours he and for the past 28 years, Dr. Tay- the parents of twin boys, Tyler with a wholesale value of nearly ern Conference fi nals in 2015. his teammates spent on tennis lor-Cox is a well-known expert and Colton, both juniors at Rice $60 million. Rosas continues to take courts around the South Belt on all aspects of child-raising University. On the same patrol, Legare on assignments related to his area – and the frequency with -- A to Z. Jonathan Carter intercepted two unseaworthy player development insights. which their high school coach A popular speaker with the Class of 1995 vessels in the Florida Straits, Formerly the general manager showed up to observe. Ovation talent group, Tay- Chatter isn’t unusual on the saving the lives of 16 Cuban mi- of the Rockets’ NBA Devel- “Just about every day, we’d lor-Cox covers dozens of topics baseball fi eld. Unless it’s the grants. opment League affi liate in the see Coach Kramer drive by with keen insight and humor. umpire who’s doing most of the Carter earned three varsity Rio Grande Valley – where he to check on us,” Burton says. “Childhood Obesity,” is one talking. baseball letters at Dobie and built two championship teams “He’d park and just sit there and of her speech topics. The title Jonathan Carter, then a fi rst was named All-Greater Hous- – he now serves as International watch. Sometimes, he’d throw a continues: “They Aren’t Driv- baseman for Sam Houston ton his senior season after Player Personnel Scout for USA can of balls out to us. He knew ing Themselves to the Drive State, thought it strange that contributing to the Longhorns’ Basketball’s men’s national we’d hit the other ones so much Through.” much of the diamond dialogue playoff sprint to the regional fi - team. that they didn’t have any bounce Her four years at Dobie was coming from the man in nals. He also lettered two years He remains a participant in in them.” were marked by high academ- blue. Between balls and strikes as a wide receiver in football, the NBA’s Basketball Without When it came to providing ic achievement and contribu- or between outs, the ump had earning all-district honors his Borders program and currently for his players’ needs, Bobby tions to her school. She served his own pitch to deliver, one that senior year as a punter. serves as director of the orga- Kramer was generous to a fault. as head twirler as a senior, was was hard to ignore. Carter’s fi rst ship com- nization’s Americas Camp pro- David Buehrer, Class of 2002 Bobby Kramer, faculty selected as homecoming queen It started one day, in the mand was aboard the U.S. gram. and elected student body presi- middle of a game, with a ques- Coast Guard Cutter Aquidneck, He is married to the former dent. She was named Outstand- tion – “What do you plan to do which was assigned to protect Susana Howard, also a 1996 ing Senior Girl and was chosen after graduation?” Carter hadn’t coalition assets in the Persian Dobie Graduate. The couple Dobie, Memorial qualify for state Academic Decathalon a Dobie Trailblazer. given it a lot of thought, but Gulf during the Iraq War. After has two children, twins Grayson After graduation, she earned somewhere in his response he returning home, he took com- and Giana. her undergraduate degree from mentioned the Coast Guard. mand of the U.S. Coast Guard David Buehrer Houston Baptist University and “Well,” said the ump, “I just Cutter Pea Island. Class of 2002 then her doctorate from the Uni- happen to be a Coast Guard re- Carter and his wife, the for- Somewhere around the time versity of Texas-Houston Medi- cruiter. We’re looking for guys mer Amy Michalczak, make he arrived at Dobie with several cal School. In 1988, Taylor-Cox like you. You ought to come see their home in Stafford, Va., hundred other insecure fresh- completed her residency at both me.” along with two daughters, Al- men, David Buehrer realized he Memorial Hermann and the Several games later the ump ison and Katelynn; and a son, had a passion for working. With M.D. Anderson Cancer Cen- was still chattering, so Carter Matthew. When not on duty, work, he soon realized, came he helps coach a teenage girls’ coffee breaks. softball team and commands Now Buehrer’s life is one the third-base coaching box – endless coffee break. But don’t where he chatters a lot. assume that to be grounds for Gersson Rosas inactivity. Class of 1996 Folks who live in and around Compared with the company Midtown know Buehrer as the he keeps in the National Basket- consummate barista – an expert ball Association, Gersson Rosas in coffee beans, blends and all doesn’t sky above the rim all the beverages that derive from that well. Unless you take into them. The derivatives of Bueh- account the career ladder he’s rer’s obsession with coffee are used to soar to the heights of a part of Houston’s eclectic cul- NBA management. ture and they continue to multi- In just 13 seasons with the ply. Houston Rockets, Rosas has In 2008, just six years out gone from intern all the way up of high school, Buehrer and a to the Rockets’ Executive Vice partner opened Greenway Cof- President of Basketball Oper- fee Company and went about ations, which makes him the introducing artisan coffee (that No. 2 person in charge of team is, coffee produced as is fi ne player personnel matters – right wine: nurtured rather than man- behind the team’s general man- ufactured) to Houston custom- ager, Daryl Morey. ers. Five years later, he opened Rosas is widely considered Blacksmith, a coffee and tea one of the brightest young shop with breakfast and lunch The Dobie Decathlon team recently advanced to the state tourna- Coach Todd Geries, (back row) Coach Bob Daugherty, Coach Steven minds in professional basket- selections, in the Montrose dis- ment in San Antonio. Shown above are, left to right, (front row)Adri- Higginbotham, Jay Do, Bill Huynh, Steven Nguyen, Gus Rodriguez, ball. In 2013, at the tender age trict. an De Los Santos, Noelle Phan, Jennifer Nguyen, Christine Perry, Everett Moreno and Coach Thomas Etienne. Photo submitted of 35, Rosas was named general Career-wise, it seems as if Barbara Taylor-Cox, Class of 1977 manager of the Dallas Maver- Buehrer has just set down his icks, the fi rst Columbian G.M. fi rst cup and barged out the in the history of the league. door. Last May, he opened a Tim’s Handy Services The job wasn’t the fi t for which third coffeehouse, Morning- Rosas was looking. After three star, in the Heights. Coffee, of • Plumbing • Auto Repair • Gutter Cleaning months, he resigned and re- course, is the attraction, along • Electric Work • Pressure Washing turned to the Rockets, who with donuts – made naturally, • Painting Indoor & Outdoor • Garage Door Repair All Types • Free Estimates 832-774-7310

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Last ball season is set to get Wolverines will scrim- to a better start for the Do- So far in 2017, the against district newcomer “It was 2-0 at the half and the Longhorns closed ton tied the game at 2-2 season, there we a couple going Thursday, Feb. mage at Manvel, begin- bie boys’ and girls’ teams. Longhorns are looking ev- Beaumont West Brook, and we got two more in quickly against South with 15 minutes left. of gimme games in league 23, and the Clear Brook ning at 4:30 p.m. The recent history of ery bit the part of the team the Longhorns won 8-0 on the first few minutes of Houston, turning a tight Dobie earned a penalty play, but not this year. and Dobie programs are Clear Brook then be- the Dobie boys’ program to beat once more. the scoreboard in a game the second half. I pulled 2-1 lead into a 4-1 victory kick that Edwin Saldivar “Deer Park is very about to begin scrim- gins the regular season is well-documented. The But head coach Justo Manrique said simply the starters, but those subs to start league play at 2-0. netted, and he then blasted good, and Rayburn is as mage game action. Feb. 23-25 at the La Longhorns have con- Manrique warns that looks wasn’t as easily controlled were hungry to show what But once again, the one in from deep for the good or better than South At Clear Brook, head Porte varsity tourna- trolled the pace of action can be deceiving. He still as it appeared. they can do. Trojans kept things close final 4-2 margin. Houston. Pasadena has coach Gene Flores’ team ment. since the beginning of loves his team’s chanc- “West Brook held us “I tried to pull back a until roughly 25 minutes “This district is so improved. We just have to is looking to get off to a At Dobie, the Long- 2015 with back-to-back es moving forward but scoreless until about 25 little bit, but we did end into play. Standout player tough,” Manrique said. keep battling.” strong start in hopes of horns will scrimmage district championships, knows every game could minutes in, when we up winning 8-0. Probably Sabino Lozano then netted “I’m not saying we are Continued on Page 6B reaching the playoffs yet Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Al- again. vin, beginning at 3 p.m. The Wolverines will On Feb. 10, Dobie will Basketball races set to go down to the wire DIXIE DELI begin scrimmage action scrimmage at Baytown 364A FM 1959 Sometimes in high little predictable, especial- the case locally. Another girls’ race, the Dobie Lady a decade yet still may have (between I-45 & Hwy 3) Monday, Feb. 6, at home Sterling (3:30 p.m.), school sports, the outcome ly as the season progress- week has passed, yet not Longhorns are putting to- to settle for second place. 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The boys are very adding the other goal. mentally tough.” Join our eClub for more savings www.oceancarwashtx.com Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 2, 2017 Sports Calendar Brook Lady Wolverines BASKETBALL 2017 Track and Field Schedule Friday, Feb. 3 Dobie varsity girls host Pasadena, 7:00 Varsity Division Brook varsity girls at Clear Lake, 7:00 Date Location Brook varsity boys host Clear Lake, 7:00 Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena, 7:00 Feb. 10 Wolverine Relays (3 p.m.) Dobie JV boys at Pasadena, 5:30 (Clear Brook High School) Brook JV boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 Feb. 17 Nederland Relays (noon) Brook JV girls at Clear Lake, 5:30 Dobie JV girls host Pasadena, 5:30 Feb. 23 Porter Relays (3 p.m.) Dobie sophomore boys at Pasadena, 5:30 (Porter High School) Brook sophomore boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 Brook freshman A boys host Clear Lake, 4:00 March 3 Santa Fe Invit. (noon) Dobie freshman A boys at Pasadena, 4:00 (Santa Fe High School) Dobie freshman A girls host Pasadena, 4:00 March 10 Donaldson Relays Brook freshman A girls at Clear Lake, 4:00 Dobie freshman B boys at Pasadena, 4:00 March 25 Seguin Relays (8:30 a.m.) Brook freshman B boys host Clear Lake, 4:00 March 31 Rockhold Relays (2 p.m.) (Stallworth Stadium) Tuesday, Feb. 7 Dobie varsity girls at Deer Park, 7:00 April 10, 12 24-6A Championships Brook varsity girls host Clear Springs, 7:00 (Challenger Stadium) Brook varsity boys at Clear Springs, 7:00 Dobie varsity boys host Deer Park, 7:00 April 21 23-6A/24-6A Area Dobie JV boys host Deer Park, 5:30 (To be announced) Brook JV boys at Clear Springs, 5:30 The Southbelt Dolphins’ 12-under tournament football team ary Ramirez, Santos Sanchez, Demonte Seymour, assistant coach April 28-29 Region III Champs. Brook JV girls host Clear Springs, 5:30 celebrated in a big way after outscoring three opponents by a Damon Dixson, Dreshon Downey, Erik Hernandez, Dominic Ser- Dobie JV girls at Deer Park, 5:30 combined 79-6 to win the championship at the Southern Battle na, Devin Cabellero, Alexander Garcia, assistant coach Lionel (Challenger Stadium) in Corpus Christi. Members of the Dolphins’ contingent includ- Lewis, Anthony Lee, Matthew Castillo, Dylan Dixson, Jason Sal- Dobie sophomore boys host Deer Park, 5:30 ed, left to right, (front row) Nathan Mena, Andrew Cabralles, dana, Jaydon Perkins, Edwin Lara, Deshun Minnifi eld, assistant May 11-13 State Championships Brook sophomore boys at Clear Springs, 5:30 Teague Sedtal, Antonio Hernandez, Kevin Taulton, Walter Ward, coach Santos Sanchez, Nicholas Ayana, Matthew Arnesen and Brook freshman A boys at Clear Springs, 4:00 Kennedy Lewis, Isaac Sanchez, Gabriel Barbosa Jr., head coach assistant coach Amando Mena. (Austin, all classes) Dobie freshman A boys host Deer Park, 4:00 Deuce Dixson, (back row) assistant coach Daniel Ramirez, Zach- Dobie freshman A girls at Deer Park, 4:00 Locals outscore three foes 79-6 Brook Wolverines Brook freshman A girls host Clear Springs, 4:00 Dobie freshman B boys host Deer Park, 4:00 2017 Track and Field Schedule Brook freshman B boys at Clear Springs, 4:00 Dolphins’ 12-U football wins title at Southern Battle Traveling all the way to utes in duration but includ- “We went out there and 14-15, going 2-2 over stages of his coaching ca- Varsity Division Friday, Feb. 10 Corpus Christi to send a ed a continuously-running played three great games. two days at Dawson High reer, Dixson says, “I’m just Date Location Brook varsity boys host Alvin, 7:00 message that winning foot- clock to keep players fresh We played well in all School. following in the footsteps ball resides in Houston, over the two-day event. phases, and that’s all you Dixson said the current of my dad. I just would Dobie varsity boys host La Porte, 7:00 Feb. 10 Wolverine Relays (3 p.m.) the Southbelt Dolphins’ The team was led by can ask for.” team may play a tourna- rather see these guys out Dobie JV boys host La Porte, 5:30 12-under tournament foot- head coach Deuce Dix- This same core group ment in San Antonio next on the football field than (Clear Brook High School) Brook JV boys host Alvin, 5:30 ball team dominated the son, a 2014 Dobie High of players also compet- month. There are also out on the streets. We’ll do Feb. 17 Brown Relays (2:30 p.m.) Dobie sophomore boys host La Porte, 5:30 competition at the South- School graduate who has ed in the Bay Area Foot- plans to compete in 7-on-7 anything to make a differ- Brook sophomore boys host Alvin, 5:30 ern Battle, winning three been a coach in the South- ball League’s King of the events later this spring. ence with these kids out (Pasadena Auxiliary) games over two days and belt Dolphins’ program for Gridiron tournament Jan. While he’s in the early on the field.” Dobie freshman A boys host La Porte, 4:00 a huge trophy to boot. several seasons. Feb. 24 Clear Falls Relays (2:30 p.m.) Brook freshman A boys host Alvin, 4:00 The Dolphins, which Dixson put this team to- Dobie freshman B boys host La Porte, 4:00 include a majority of play- gether back in December, (Falls High School) Brook freshman B boys host Alvin, 4:00 ers from the Bay Area also finding players from March 3 Santa Fe Invit. (noon) Football League’s fall sea- the Pearland Hurricanes, son team, outscored three Beverly Hills Intermedi- (Santa Fe High School) Tuesday, Feb. 14 opponents by a combined ate, Deer Park Junior High Brook varsity boys at Dickinson, 7:00 79-6 to capture top honors School, Clear Lake Inter- March 9 Bayshore Olympics (1 p.m.) Dobie varsity boys at Memorial, 7:00 in Corpus Christi. mediate, etc. Dominic Serna scored Dixson, who also cred- (La Porte High School) Brook JV boys at Dickinson, 5:30 multiple offensive touch- ited Dolphins’ president March 23-25 Lopez Classic (TBA) Dobie JV boys at Memorial, 5:30 downs and also scored on Cheryl Arnesen and ath- Brook sophomore boys at Dickinson, 5:30 defense and special teams. letic director Raoul Gar- March 31 Rockhold Relays (2:30 p.m.) Dobie sophomore boys at Memorial, 5:30 Teague Sedtal threw three za with helping him sift touchdown passes, and through some of the off- (Stallworth Stadium) Brook freshman A boys at Dickinson, 4:00 other standouts for the field dealings, said all of April 10, 12 24-6A Championships Dobie freshman A boys at Memorial, 4:00 Dolphins included Alex- the credit belongs to the Brook freshman B boys at Dickinson, 4:00 ander Garcia, Dylan Dix- players. (Challenger Stadium) Dobie freshman B boys at Memorial, 4:00 son, Isaac Sanchez, Jacob “These guys went Caballero, Matthew Cas- out there and got the job April 21 23/24-6A/22-6A Area tillo, Demonte Seymour, done,” said Dixson, whose SOCCER Edward Lara and Dreshon father, Damon Dixson Sr., (To be announced) Friday, Feb. 3 Downey. has spent more than 15 April 28-29 Region III Champs. Dobie varsity girls host Rayburn, Veterans, 8:00 At the Southern Bat- years coaching youth foot- Dobie varsity boys host Rayburn, Veterans, 6:00 tle in Corpus Christi, the ball in the area. (Challenger Stadium) tournament also included His middle brother, Brook varsity boys host Friendswood, 7:00 teams from Yokum, San Dejuan, is a junior line- May 11-13 State Championships Brook varsity girls at Friendswood, Winston, 7:00 Antonio, Abilene and San backer at Dobie. Dylan, Dobie JV girls host Rayburn, Auxiliary, 6:00 Marcos. the youngest sibling, is at Dobie JV boys host Rayburn, Auxiliary, 8:00 Games were of 40 min- Thompson Intermediate. Southbelt Dolphins Brook JV boys host Friendswood, 5:00 At right, Southbelt Dolphins’ 12-under tourna- 12-U Football Roster Brook JV girls at Friendswood, Winston, 5:00 ment team head coach Deuce Dixson (left) shows off the Corpus Christi Southern Battle tourna- 2 – Anthony Lee ment championship trophy with his brother, play- Monday, Feb. 6 er Dylan Dixson and their father, Damon Dixson Dobie varsity girls vs. Pasadena, Veterans, 7:00 Sr. The Dolphins outscored three opponents by a 2 – Demonte Seymour Dobie varsity boys vs. Pasadena, Veterans, 5:00 combined 79-6 to claim the top spot. 5 – Isaac Sanchez Dobie JV boys vs. Pasadena, Auxiliary, 7:00 Dobie JV girls vs. Pasadena, Auxiliary, 5:00 6 – Dreshon Downey Bagwell attends 1992 opening ceremonies 7 – Teague Sedtal Tuesday, Feb. 7 Continued from Page 1B tailed his plan to Salvi. even hoped for. First of showed that day. it all came together. But I Brook varsity boys vs. Clear Lake, Challenger, 7:00 to it or knew how to best Believe it or not, Salvi all, to even agree to attend “We had phenomenal don’t want the credit. 9 – Kennedy Lewis Brook varsity girls host Clear Lake, 7:00 utilize it. got back with Porcarello opening ceremonies was a weather that day, and it “I just want to be able to Brook JV boys vs. Clear Lake, Challenger, 5:00 If something had to be within a couple of weeks. special thing. was just all in all every- remember Bagwell, a Hall 12 – Gabriel Barbosa Jr. done, the United States Unless there was a dras- “For him to take the thing we could have hoped of Famer, doing something Brook JV girls host Clear Lake, 5:00 Postal service and good tic change in Bagwell’s time to sign an autograph for. special for our league. It 15 – Dominic Serna ole’ Ma Bell were the schedule, the Houston for every player was truly “I just kind of look back was a great day.” ways to go. And that’s just Astros’ star would be in amazing. at it all and am in awe. As mentioned earlier, 16 – Dylan Dixson Friday, Feb. 10 what Porcarello did. attendance. “It’s just great timing That was the last time the SBHLL’s major league Porcarello proposed a Porcarello had asked that 25 years after that we won the state title at division team won the state 17 – Santos Sanchez Dobie varsity girls at Deer Park, Abshire, 8 p.m. plan of grandiose propor- that Bagwell sign as many day at Sagemont-Bever- Sagemont-Beverly Hills, title for the final time that Dobie JV girls at Deer Park, Abshore, 6:00 tions. While it was certain- autographs as possible ly Hills, he gets elected and it was just a great year. 1992 season, and perhaps ly nice to have then city – as many as 600 – and to the baseball Hall of “It all began with Jeff Bagwell had something to 22 – Kevin Taulton Saturday, Feb. 11 councilman Frank Man- then throw out the first Fame,” Porcarello said. Bagwell coming to visit do with it. cuso deliver the league’s pitch and briefly speak to “I just wanted everybody our league. It’s not every With Bagwell now 23 – Alexander Garcia Dobie varsity boys host Deer Park, Veterans, 10 a.m. First Pitch, as he had cus- the teams on the field that to know what a special day that something like headed to the Hall of Fame Dobie JV boys host Deer Park, Veterans, noon tomarily done for several day. type of person and what that happens. I’m still not later this summer, it’s fun 28 – Devin Jacob Caballero seasons, wouldn’t it be Even if Bagwell signed tremendous character he sure how I did it and how to think that he did. 33 – Walter Ward TENNIS nice to have a Houston As- 200 autographs and then Friday, Feb. 3 tro perform the duty? left the scene, Porcarello “For him to take the time to sign an auto- And not just any Hous- figured it was a win-win 35 – Erik Hernandez Dobie varsity tennis at Westbrooks invit., Beaumont, TBA ton Astro. No. Porcarello for everybody involved. graph for every player was truly amazing. It’s aimed at the stars. Back then, the Houston 42 – Deshun Minnifi eld SOFTBALL He wanted Astros’ first Astros organization would just great timing that 25 years after that day at 43 – Jaydon Perkins Friday, Feb. 3 baseman Bagwell, who send out 4x6 black-and just days earlier in 1991 -white photos of players Sagemont-Beverly Hills, he gets elected to the Dobie varsity at Friendswood scrimmage, TBA had won the National as part of Astros Buddies 44 – Jason Saldana League Rookie of the Year packages. Porcarello ob- baseball Hall of Fame,” Porcarello said. “I just Saturday, Feb. 4 honors. tained one of those photos 48 – Andrew Cabrales Dobie varsity hosts alumni game, Dobie, 10 a.m. It was a stretch to have of Bagwell and received wanted everybody to know what a special type Bagwell come out to permission to reprint 600 51 – Zachary Ramirez Sagemont for opening cer- of them. of person and what tremendous character he Tuesday, Feb. 7 emonies. Even Porcarello Distributing 20 photos Kyron Williams-56 Dobie varsity hosts Clear Creek scrimm., PISD, 6:00 was of the mind that few to each team mom prior showed that day. “We had phenomenal weather Dobie JV hosts Clear Creek scrimm., PISD, 4:30 fellow board members to opening day, Porcarello 60 – Nicholas Ayana thought he could pull it simply hoped for the best. that day, and it was just all in all everything we off. He, and the rest of the 66 – Nathan Mena TRACK AND FIELD It all started with a call league, received the best could have hoped for. I just want to be able to Thursday, Feb. 9 to the Houston Astros. and more. 89 – Edward Lara Dobie JV girls at La Porte Invitational, TBA Porcarello needed the “He signed an auto- remember Jeff Bagwell, a Hall of Famer, doing name of Bagwell’s agent. graph for every player in 90 – Matthew Castillo He subsequently phoned the league,” Porcarello something special for our league. It was a great Friday, Feb. 17 that agent – Joe Salvi – said. 99 – Antonio Hernandez Dobie all teams at Brown Relays, Auxiliary, 2:30 battled the red tape to get “He went above and be- day.” – Anthony Porcarello Salvi on the line – and de- yond what we could have Thursday, February 2, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 No. 2 San Jacinto San Jacinto College baseball unveils new indoor training facility at North campus opens with wins A vastly-new set of 5-3, using a three-run first characters, yet the San inning as the springboard Jacinto College baseball to victory. team keeps rolling. Nick Perez had a solo The Gators, who homer in the game, and opened the regular sea- three pitchers combined son Jan. 27 at No. 2 in to hold the Apache offense the National Junior Col- largely in check. lege Athletic Association’s The Gators are seek- preseason poll, cruised to ing a return to the national a pair of wins on opening tournament after reaching weekend at Tyler Junior the championship game in College. 2016. Sergio Macias went 3 Seven players were se- for 3 with a grand slam lected in the major league and six runs driven in, and baseball first-year player Mario Morales homered draft, including Aaron twice as San Jac got out Bond. of the gate in 2017 with a Six others signed pro- 22-1 win over Centenary fessional contracts, and College at Tyler. Bond has returned as one A day later, the Gators of just two players (Tanner dropped defending Divi- Shuetz) who played in that sion III national champion 2016 title game. SJC men’s hoops unbeaten at 21-0 The San Jacinto Col- with the program found lege men’s basketball out the men’s basket- team is putting together ball program will end at quite a memorable season the college following the to this point. completion of the 2017- At 21-0 heading into 2018 season. action Feb. 1, after press Since that time, the time, the Ravens are Ravens have been on ranked No. 4 in the nation, one of the best runs in The San Jacinto College baseball program, which opened the 2017 regular season as the at the ribbon cutting included, left to right, San Jacinto College baseball head coach Tom with top-ranked South program history. Jorden No. 2 ranked team in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s preseason poll, Arrington, Manuel E. Solis P.C., San Jacinto College Board of Trustees secretary John Plains having held the top Duffy leads the way at now has a new indoor training facility. The official ribbon cutting was held last month as Moon Jr., San Jacinto College Board of Trustees chairman Dan Mims, San Jacinto Col- spot for the previous eight 18.3 points per game, with the team carried out its preseason workouts. The facility was made possible by the contri- lege chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Pettitte, Luetge, San Jacinto College Foundation ex- weeks. teammate Corey Davis at butions of many, including Major League Baseball players and San Jacinto College alums ecutive director Ruth Keenan and Randy Weaver. Days before the season 17.3. Tay Hardy averages Andy Pettitte, Matt Albers, Lucas Luetge, Jesse Crain and their families. Those present Photo by Andrea Vasquez, SJC marketing began, those associated 12.7 points per game. Locals ranked ninth Dobie baseball alumni game coming Feb. 11 Coyotes go 2-3 in Galveston Area sports, news At right, 2014 District Dobie alumni softball Feb. 4 22-6A Most Valuable Continued from Page 1B San Jacinto, coming away errors in the contest, al- Player Michael Mu- consistency and execution with a 9-1 win. lowing UH-Victoria to get The Dobie High School softball program is cel- noz of Dobie is among from her team in the sea- Dani Damian had a sac- back in to contention. ebrating the start of its season Saturday, Feb. 4, by the players eligible to son-opening tournament. rifice fly for the lone run Of note, UH-V is led hosting an alumni game at Lady Longhorn Field. compete in the Long- But entire seasons are of the game for San Jacin- by head coach Lindsey Any former players interested in competing in the horns’ alumni game never declared a success to. Gonzalez, who won 25 (Ferguson) Ortiz, a Dobie game may direct email to Lady Longhorns’ head Saturday, Feb. 11, at or failure in the first week. games a season ago, went High School graduate who coach Robin Rackley at [email protected]. Longhorn Field. First This team has the players four innings and took the played at Galveston Col- pitch is set for 10 a.m. SBHLL seeks vendors Any former Long- horn baseball player San Jacinto Softball Debuts at Home The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League is is invited to partici- seeking crafts, food and merchandise vendors to par- pate, and a barbecue Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4 ticipate in the league’s opening day carnival on Sat- lunch will follow the urday, March 4, at El Franco Lee Park. The cost per game. Those interest- Feb. 3 – vs. Odessa College (2), 2/4 p.m. vendor spot is $100. Those interested in participat- ed in competing may ing or learning more information about the day-long direct email to Dobie Feb. 4 – vs. Howard College (2), noon/2 p.m. event may direct email to league officials at sbhll@ varsity baseball head hotmail.com. coach Miguel Torres at mitorres@pasade in the mix to win more loss. But Gonzalez surren- lege as a pitcher. She has Rising Stars track registering naisd.org. games against solid pro- dered just two earned runs led UH-V to the National The Rising Stars Track Club, led by head coach grams. It’ll come in time. while the San Jac defense Association of Intercol- Ivory Kimble, is now hosting registration and practice San Jacinto 1 committed six errors in the legiate Athletics National sessions at the Dobie High School track. Staff mem- Baton Rouge 0 game. Tournament twice, and the bers will be on hand to register new and returning ath- Rivera drew the start in San Jacinto 9 Jaguars opened the 2017 letes each Friday beginning at 4:30 p.m., each Satur- the season opener against UH-Victoria 7 season ranked 18th in the day from 10 a.m. to noon and each Sunday from 2 to Baton Rouge as top re- San Jacinto’s offense country. 4 p.m. Practice sessions are held each Tuesday and turning starting pitcher came alive against UH- Tyler 7 Friday, from 4:30 p.m. until dark, Saturdays from 11 Niki Gonzalez was held Victoria in an eventual 9-7 San Jacinto 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Those back to go against Chipo- victory. Rivera started for San ages 5 to 18 are eligible to compete in the Rising Stars la. The locals led 7-0 after Jacinto and allowed 10 Track program, which has qualified dozens of athletes With the two-hit shut- two innings but had to re- hits and five walks in the for national competition over the last few summers. For out, Rivera came up with cover late for the win. game. more information, call Kimble at 281-561-1248. San Jacinto’s best pitching Taylor McHenry was 3 Damian and Tori effort of the tournament. for 4 with two runs batted Ramirez homered for San Youth Soccer Club online sign up McKenzie Kotrla dou- in, and Taylor Office also Jacinto to lead the way of- The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is now accepting bled and eventually scored had a pair of hits and two fensively. online registration for the spring 2017 season. Prac- on a sacrifice fly by Shelbi runs batted in. Wallace State 7 tices will begin soon, with the season set to begin later Doherty for the lone run of Natalie Hoyt gave up a San Jacinto 4 this month. The registration fees are as follows: U-5 the game. Rivera took care walk and a hit to UH-V in Missy Hernandez had through U-8 (4, 5, 6, 7) is $75, which includes uniform. of the rest. the bottom of the seventh three of San Jacinto’s 11 U-9 and U-10 (8, 9) is $85, and uniform fee is an ad- Chipola 9 inning but Rivera saved hits, but those hits could ditional cost. The U-11 and older (10 to 18) is $95, and San Jacinto 1 the win with a 1-2-3 frame not muster much beyond uniform fee is an additional cost. Only credit cards and Having played in the from there. a single four-run inning as debit cards will be accepted as forms of payment. A NJCAA Division I cham- Doherty was on base Wallace State took a 7-4 late registration fee of $10 will be assessed after Feb. pionship game last season, three times with a hit and victory in the tournament 15. To register, visit the league’s website at www. Chipola played like it in a pair of walks. But the finale for both teams. Wal- southbeltsoccer.org. its 2017 opener against defense made three more lace State also went 2-3. CALENDAR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, 7:30 a.m. classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] 7 a.m. call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, or call 281-488-6318. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a loved Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Aglow International – is sponsoring a conference on Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. spiritual challenges for the next generation, March 3 - 4, in 8787, or drop in. Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. College Station. Aglow deadline is Feb. 3 for Holiday Inn 10 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call 281-487- 10 a.m. reservations or Feb. 17 for Baymont Inn and Suites in Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 8787. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and College station. Email [email protected] for confer- open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- 5:30 p.m. THINK Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club ence information and details. tion, call 713-856-1611. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, at 281-480-1911 for details. 7 a.m. 11 a.m. Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 MONEY Noon AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First United for child care. THINK Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713- Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, 6:30 p.m. 856-1611. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, 6 - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. drop in. 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont THE CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 1 p.m. Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- CLASSIFIEDS night service beginning with a light meal and fellowship at Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 8787, or just drop in. 6 p.m. followed by a praise, worship and prayer service at Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 7 p.m. 7 p.m. at 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Afterward both pastors Noon 281-480-1911 for details. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA buy... lead a Bible study in English and Spanish. Everyone is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, noon, 8 p.m. meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For welcome. Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, 12005 Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC details, call 713-856-1611. you’ll save 7 p.m. County Rd. 39, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open 6 p.m. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. money! meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, sell... First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call family/friends of alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday 11:15 a.m. call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. 713-856-1611. and Friday, room 215, First United Methodist Church, Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Presents Line by Line 8 p.m. you’ll make Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or with the Prophets, sessions by Rabbi Stuart Federow, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, drop in. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at 16020 El Camino Real, 77062, on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., money! 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487- 7 p.m. the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. Everyone is 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. 8787, or drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, welcome. Previous classes are not required. Visit www. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Alateen – Support for teens, friends and family members open meeting, 2245 N. 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They Returning to play quick- made mistakes, and we ly Jan. 30 against South capitalized on two of them Houston at Veterans Sta- (with scores). dium, the Lady Longhorns “We scored three in fought through some ad- the first half on set pieces. versity to get past the Lady We got another one in the Trojans 2-1. second half, but actually Finishing fourth a season played much better in the ago and therefore forced to second half.” go up against District 21- Against South Houston 6A champion Deer Park in Jan. 31, the Lady Longhorns the first round of the play- perhaps suffered from a bit offs, the Lady Longhorns of a letdown while playing are looking to avoid that the Lady Trojans, but man- this time around. aged to respond with the So far, the Lady Long- win. horns are playing much South Houston actually better than that of a fourth- took a 1-0 lead against the place team. Lady Longhorns, but the lo- In 24-6A boys’ play, the cals came back to get back Clear Brook Wolverines on top. know the schedule will de- “We got off to a slow liver a challenge each and start, just came out flat,” every night. That was in- McDonald said. “They got deed the case on opening a goal up on us and then we Above, Chezni Critchfield last played in the mid- night Jan. 27, but the Wol- woke up. It actually might dle infield for Dobie as a senior in 2013. Perhaps verines fought from behind have been good for us. to get past a scrappy Clear Lesly Garcia scored for she will make an appearance at the Lady Long- Falls team by a 3-2 count. Dobie, and Magana notched horn alumni game Feb. 4. The game is set to start There are still plenty of the other goal on a through at 11 a.m. tough games on the horizon ball from Emily Hernan- At right, Stephanie Buenrostro (left) and Alyssa for all of the local teams dez. Lerma were Dobie varsity softball teammates in involved, but so far things So it’s all good in the 2013, when Buenrostro was a junior and Lerma a Things could not have started better for Dobie goalkeeper Analise Garza and have come out well for Dobie soccer world for senior. Both players are eligible to compete in the the rest of the Lady Longhorns, who have jumped out of the gate at 2-0 in Dis- each. now, and the tough games alumni game as well. The current Dobie team is trict 22-6A play, thanks to wins over Beaumont West Brook and South Houston. Alex Magana and Lauren will continue to come as preparing for the regular season opener Feb. 13. Photo by Nick Tamayo Escobar scored two goals time goes by. Dobie girls clinch playoff berth; JFD, Brook boys close in Continued from Page 1B line as the Lady Deer made The Gators are atop At best, it appears sec- the Trojans are undefeated league title this season, but The Trojans instead shape for a playoff berth. moreover simply represents now holding the second 20 of 25 of their tries from District 24-5A as the clock ond place will have to do at 10-0. it will matter little if the lo- stayed unbeaten in 22-6A In varsity boys’ basket- the success South Houston seed all alone. Clear Lake the charity stripe, with Do- ticks away on the 24-6A for Clear Brook, but that South Houston leads Do- cals can replicate anything action, leaving the second- ball, that program has been has been able to have since is third, and the rest of the bie going just eight of 17. varsity boys’ race. would mean likely winning bie by two games but also close to the run displayed place Longhorns two games South Houston. head coach Patrick McCoy fi eld trails by a wide mar- Prior to the season, Do- But the Clear Brook 10 or more games in league owns the tiebreaker in case in 2016, which ended with a back with now four to play. In 2013, Dobie and South took over. gin. bie varsity girls’ basketball Wolverines deserve plenty play, and that is never easy of a tie by virtue of two trip to the Region III semifi - Dralyn Brown led all scor- Houston split a win apiece Now in his seventh sea- Lady Longhorns cruising head coach Shane Brown of credit as well. to do. wins over the Longhorns. nals. ers with 22 points in the in league action. son, the Trojans are aiming The playoffs and at least showered the rest of the Granted, the Wolverines And if another team can The Longhorns did get It’s hard to capture light- win.. Since that time, the Tro- for their second crown and the second seed are in hand district’s teams with praise. returned three-year starters fi nd a way to trip Dickin- back on track Jan. 31, get- ning in a bottle twice, but The Trojans broke a fi rst- jans have won seven of yet another playoff berth. for the Lady Longhorns of Rightfully so in good David Azore and Spencer son down the stretch, the ting 24 points from Royce the Longhorns have man- quarter tie and extended eight in district play. As for the Longhorns, all Dobie. That’s all well and sportsmanship, but the re- Schneider this season, but Wolverines still have a slim Hunter in a 70-60 victory aged to take care of busi- things the rest of the way. A season ago, the Tro- is good. Dobie still controls good, but the locals sure ality is his Lady Longhorn nothing is guaranteed in 24- chance at the 24-6A crown. over the Sam Rayburn Tex- ness against any team not Up 50-37 heading into the jans went 14-2 in 22-6A its own destiny and are a would like a share of the team now deserves plenty 6A at any point and time. Dobie boys now 8-2 ans. named South Houston to fi nal eight minutes, the Tro- but had to settle for second good bet to avoid a No. 3 or District 22-6A champion- of credit in its own right. And for the most part, There have been close Joshua Cooper added this point. The way jans dropped the hammer place after Dawson went No. 4 playoff seed. But this ship. Regardless of what hap- the Wolverines have more calls along the way, but for 15 points, and Jeremy Da- the league race played out the rest of the way. 15-1 to win the title. is crunch time for all teams, Victoria Onozie had 18 pens against Deer Park to than held their own en route the most part, South Hous- vis had 12 rebounds in the in the fi rst half of the 22-6A With fi ve schools in the The previous facts are meaning the victories are points and 16 rebounds as end the season, Dobie is set to second place at 8-2 with ton has owned the District game as the Longhorns got chase, Dobie was likely go- Pasadena ISD ranks for not meant to pose as an in- that much harder to come the Lady Longhorns moved to fi nish with its best dis- four games remaining. 22-6A varsity boys’ race back on track after the loss ing to have to take care of many years now, the old dictment against Dobie, but by. to 11-1 with an easy 61-40 trict record in more than a On Jan. 31, the Wolver- and is likely headed to the to South Houston. business on its own against adage has been that the top- victory over Sam Rayburn decade. ines crushed Friendswood podium as champion. Dobie may have in the Trojans. It just didn’t performing PISD program Jan. 31. What’s more, the Lady 69-51 to ensure second Four games remain, and fact missed its chance at a happen. in a given sport is in good District 22-6A Standings The Lady Longhorns Longhorns and Deer Park place as the schedule tight- still have to dispatch Pasa- will avoid having to face ens. Now comes the fi nal Varsity Boys’ Basketball dena Feb. 3 at Dobie, but District 21-6A leader North four-pack of games. District 24-6A Standings District 22-6A Standings all signs point to the locals Shore, which currently In those fi nal four games, (As of Feb. 1) heading to Deer Park Feb. stands at 11-0 with Univer- the Wolverines will host Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Girls’ Basketball 9 for a chance to share the sity of Texas commit Cha- Clear Lake, which is tied Teams W L district crown. sity Patterson leading the for second place. Then (As of Feb. 1) (As of Feb. 1) South Houston 10 0 Deer Park is now 12-0, way. there is the issue of a Feb. complete with a 57-47 vic- Clear Brook boys second 14 regular season fi nale at Teams W L Teams W L Dobie 8 2 tory over the Lady Long- Dickinson entered the Dickinson. Dickinson 10 0 Deer Park 12 0 La Porte 5 5 horns back on Jan. 13. regular season with a state- The Wolverines thus The story of that game ranking, and certainly right- have plenty of work to do to Clear Brook 8 2 Dobie 11 1 Sam Rayburn 5 5 was told at the free throw fully so. fi nish the job. Clear Lake 7 3 West Brook 8 4 Pasadena 4 6 Clear Springs 4 6 Memorial 5 7 Deer Park 3 7 Friendswood 4 6 South Houston 5 7 Memorial 3 7 Alvin 4 6 Sam Rayburn 4 8 West Brook 2 8 Clear Creek 3 7 La Porte 2 10 Clear Falls 0 10 Pasadena 0 12

Dobie’s Breanna Smith (35) battles down low against members of the South Houston defense during the first half of the Lady Longhorns easy 56-27 victory Victoria Onozie of Dobie far right) fires a pass out at 11-1 in District 22-6A play and could very well Jan. 27, at Scott Talton Court. Dobie led 28-4 en route to the easy win, which on the win while challenging a double team from be headed into a championship battle against Deer came with a playoff berth for the Lady Longhorns. With two games remaining, the South Houston defense Jan. 27 at Scott Talton Park Feb. 7, at Deer Park High School. the Lady Longhorns remain in the 22-6A title hunt. Court. Onozie and the Lady Longhorns now stand Photos by Nick Tamayo