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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 45, No. 47 Holiday schedules set South Belt-Ellington Leader The Leader will be on a holiday schedule from Fri- Carjacker killed by Pasadena police on Sabo day, Dec. 18, through Monday, Jan. 4. The last issue An alleged carjacker was fatally shot by Pasade- was pinned in by multiple law-enforcement units. opened fi re on the culprit inside the vehicle with me No offi cers were injured in the incident. of 2020 will run Thursday, Dec. 24, and the fi rst issue na police around 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, follow- According to investigators, the suspect then bran- just 40 feet away. I was then ordered to go home.” Pasadena ISD police assisted during the violent of 2021 will run Thursday, Jan. 7. There will be no ing a chase on Sabo near Fuqua. Michael Anthony dished a handgun and was shot multiple times by The offi cers involved in the shooting are being incident by blocking access to nearby schools in Dec. 31 edition. Items for publication may be sent to Dilbeck, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene. four Pasadena police offi cers. placed on administrative leave during the investiga- the area, including Meador Elementary and Bever- [email protected]. Emergencies may be directed to Marie Flickinger at 281-948-2714. Dilbeck was reportedly from the Edgebrook area. Police said Dilbeck struck several other vehicles tion. ly Hills Intermediate. Clear Brook City MUD office According to investigators, the incident began during the pursuit. No injuries were reported. The offi ces will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and earlier that morning when the suspect reported- South Belt resident John King witnessed the in- Friday, Dec. 25, in celebration of Christmas. They will ly stole a black Cadillac Escalade from the 9800 cident fi rsthand. reopen Monday, Dec. 28, at 8 a.m. For customer con- block of Blackhawk near Beltway 8 at gunpoint. “I was present at the shooting and believe that venience, check or money order payments may be left (See related story on this page.) I was the only civilian witness,” said King, a for- in the drop box located on the drive-thru side of the Following the robbery, the vehicle’s OnStar se- mer Harris County sheriff’s offi ce detention offi cer. building. No cash will be accepted in the drop box. curity system tracked the SUV into Pasadena, alert- “I noticed Pasadena police vehicles with fl ashing CBC MUD office New Year schedule ing the city’s police of its location at approximately lights chasing a white vehicle southbound on Sabo The offi ces of CBCMUD will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. They will 3 p.m. The OnStar system then shut down the vehi- Road directly past me while I was on the sidewalk, reopen Monday, Jan. 4, at 8 a.m. For customer conve- cle to allow police to get to its location. so I stepped on the median for a better view after nience, check or money order payments may be left When police arrived at the scene, however, Dil- they passed me. I then observed fl ashing lights com- in the drop box located on the drive-thru side of the beck then held a gun to his own head, prompting ing back so the driver must have made a U-turn to building. No cash will be accepted in the drop box. offi cers to back off, as the male proceeded to get get away from law enforcement. The driver then at- CBC MUD trash service into another nearby vehicle, a Ford F-150 pickup tempted to make another U-turn at Kirkhall Drive, Residents living in CBCMUD who have trash ser- truck, which already had the keys in the ignition. but the vehicle was rammed multiple times by law vice on Thursday will have regular service Christ- The suspect then led Pasadena police on a chase enforcement, which initially pushed it forward to mas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and on New Year’s Eve, along the Gulf Freeway – sometimes going in the continue the turn. I thought the culprit was going to Thursday, Dec. 31. All trash must be curbside no lat- opposite direction of traffi c – before exiting onto get away or make a run for it into my lap; therefore, er than 6 a.m. on the day of pickup. Residents living in Clear Brook City MUD who receive trash services Fuqua. As the fl eeing man approached Sabo, he I mentally prepared to defend myself until police on Friday will not have regular pickup Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, or on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. Regular services will resume the following Tuesday, Dec. 29, and Jan. 5, 2021, respectively. All trash must be curb- side no later than 6 a.m. on the day of pickup. Kirkmont Utility District The trash pickup service for Kirkmont MUD, will Four Pasadena police officers were involved in a fatal shooting of a carjacking suspect not be affected for Christmas or New Year’s since the around 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, following a pursuit that ended on Sabo near Fuqua. The trash is scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays. suspect had allegedly stolen a black Cadillac Escalade earlier that morning at gunpoint Sagemeadow Utility District from someone in the 9800 block of Blackhawk near Beltway 8. During the pursuit, the car- MUD Sagemeadow, 10755 Hall Road, will have jacker reportedly drew a handgun on himself at one point, before brandishing it toward trash pickup Tuesday, Dec. 22, and Dec. 29 only. offi cers. No offi cers were injured in the incident. Photo by Marie Flickinger There will be no trash service Christmas, Dec. 25, or New Year’s, Jan. 1, 2021, both of which fall on Friday. City of Houston The City of Houston Solid Waste Department Two area carjackings in five days will maintain its normally scheduled pickup service Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24. Residents who At least two armed carjackings took place in the The suspect was described as a light-skinned are normally serviced on Fridays will have their South Belt community this past week. Hispanic male in his mid-30s. pickup Christmas Day, Dec. 25, moved to Saturday, The fi rst incident took place around 2:30 p.m. Just four days later around 11:15 a.m. Mon- Dec. 26. Residents serviced on Thursdays will also Thursday, Dec. 10, in the 10400 block of Sageville. day, Dec. 14, police responded to a carjacking in have their trash picked up on New Year’s Eve, Dec. Precinct 2 deputies responded to fi nd the male vic- the 9800 block of Blackhawk near Beltway 8. In 31, while residents serviced on Fridays will have their New Years Day service rescheduled for Satur- tim had just returned home from the gym when his this incident, a masked suspect allegedly stole a Audi was stolen at gunpoint by someone driving black Cadillac Escalade with the Texas license day, Jan. 2. For more information, call 311 or visit More than 45 emergency vehicles fi lled Sabo Road in a fi ve block area Monday afternoon www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/holiday.html. a white Chrysler Town and Country, which was plate ANISRE. The suspect fl ed the scene traveling when a carjacker was shot and killed in his vehicle after a chase that involved Pasadena parked in the middle of the street. The van turned north toward Carmalee Street. COVID numbers continue police and Houston police. Four offi cers from Pasadena shot the carjacker who died at the out to have also been stolen in the same manner in The Leader heard unconfi rmed reports of anoth- As of Wednesday, Dec. 16, a total of 85 South Belt scene. Photo by Marie Flickinger Baytown. er possible carjacking taking place Thursday, Dec. residents had been confi rmed dead from COVID-19, 10 in the 10900 block of Kirkbrush. according to Harris County offi cials. That number is up one from the previous week. Reporting of deaths related to COVID-19, however, may be delayed by lo- Moore students share, brighten Christmas for others Info on how to get cal offi cials. Of the 2,850 confi rmed cases in 77089, 365 remain active, while 2,446 have recovered from the virus. To date, 39 from the ZIP code have died The students from vaccine hard to get from the disease – no increase from last week. In 77075, 207 of the 2,077 confi rmed cases remain Moore Elementa- No one knows the procedure active, while 1,847 have recovered. A total of 23 from ry School opened Seven Houston-area hospitals are among the the ZIP code have died – up one from the previous up their hearts fi rst 23 in the state to receive COVID-19 vaccines week. Of the 2,300 confi rmed cases in 77034, 235 re- and shared Christ- for distribution. main active, while 2,042 have recovered from the dis- mas joy with many Between Monday, Dec. 14, and Tuesday, Dec. ease. To date, 23 residents from ZIP code 77034 have of their neigh- died from the disease – no increase from the previous 15, the fi rst shipments of the Pfi zer vaccine were bors through the received by the following area hospitals: MD An- week. According to Harris County Public Health offi - 38th annual South cials, the vast majority of the fatalities suffered from derson Cancer Center; Texas Children’s Hospital Belt-Ellington Lead- Main; LBJ Hospital; CHI St. Luke's Health; Me- pre-existing health issues. er Christmas pro- Countywide, there are 210,362 total confi rmed morial Hermann Texas Medical Center; Houston cases. Of those, 183,315 have recovered from the gram. In a year that Methodist Hospital; and Ben Taub General Hospi- disease, while 24,491 cases remain active. A total of has looked bleak tal. 2,541 deaths have been reported in Harris County. for many, caring Texas received more than 220,000 doses of the Statistics are updated daily and include num- for others is a valu- COVID-19 vaccine in the fi rst week of distribution, bers from within both the Houston city limits and able lesson to learn. state health offi cials said. In all, 1.4 million dos- throughout Harris County. To view an interac- Shown left, ready es are to be distributed statewide to 109 hospitals tive map, visit publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Re to spread Christ- sources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus. across 34 counties during the month of December, mas joy are Nhi according to the Texas Department of State Health Beltway closures planned Banh (left) and Ol- Services. MD Anderson Cancer Center was the At least one northbound and one southbound Belt- ivia Vela. At right in fi rst Houston hospital to receive the vaccine, ac- way 8 frontage road lane will be closed from Vista matching outfi ts are cepting 4,875 doses. to SH 225 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Jenaya Perez (left) “These vaccines will save lives and play a cru- Tuesday, Dec. 22. At least one northbound and one and Alesana Sali- cial role in our efforts to mitigate the spread of southbound Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be nas. See additional COVID-19 and bring hospitalizations down in our closed from Vista to SH 225 nightly from 8:30 p.m. to photos on Page 3. 5 a.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 23. communities,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a press re- Photos by lease. The closures are associated with the ongoing proj- Angelica ect to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes. While offi cials said frontline health workers will Moreno-Perez be the fi rst to receive the vaccine, the specifi c distri- SH3/Old Galveston closure bution plans remained unclear at press time. Mul- SH 3/Old Galveston Road from Landolt Street to tiple inquiries for details from the Leader to local Clear Creek/Harris-Galveston county line in Webster hospitals, doctors and pharmacies were answered will be intermittently closed daily from 6 a.m. to 8 with, “We don’t know.” p.m. through Friday, Dec. 18. This will be a complete Gonzalez gets free roof State and county offi cials had previously indi- closure of all northbound and southbound lanes. Prayers A local construction company recently made a resident’s cated that nursing home residents, fi rst respond- Gulf Freeway closures set Christmas prayer come true by replacing her leaking roof free ers and those with underlying issues would also The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Freeway of charge. Homeowner Angelica Gonzalez, a disabled veteran be treated before the remainder of the population at NASA Bypass/ NASA Road 1 will be closed answered on a fi xed income, said the gesture was nothing short of a mir- wishing to be vaccinated. continuously through 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. acle. While the arrival of the vaccine is good news to At least one lane of the northbound and south- Workers from Galaxy “What an answer to my overtime prayers,” said Gonzalez. many, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urges res- bound entrance ramp from NASA Bypass/NASA Construction LLC are “It was like I had won a lottery. I am truly thankful for this idents to not become complacent against the ongo- Road 1 to SH 96 and exit ramp from NASA Bypass/ shown above praying in wonderful Christmas miracle.” ing pandemic threat. NASA Road 1 to SH 96 will be closed nightly from front of St. Luke’s Cath- A native Houstonian, Gonzalez joined the U.S. Army in “Even with a vaccine on the horizon, it is im- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. olic Church after re- 1986 – fi rst as a reserve for one year, before enlisting full time portant for residents to know that the current dis- Two alternate lanes on the Gulf Freeway front- cently replacing a roof for four years. Shortly after signing up, she was deployed to tribution plans are not fast enough to make an age road will be closed from NASA Bypass/NASA for disabled veteran An- the fi rst Gulf War. Road 1 to SH 96/League City Parkway daily from 7 impact on the current surge,” Hidalgo said. “In just a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. gelica Gonzalez. Beset Upon completing her enlistment, Gonzalez attended Sam one day – yesterday (Dec. 10), we lost 3,000 peo- The northbound connector ramp from the Gulf by multiple health and Houston State University in Huntsville, where she majored in ple nationwide to COVID-19, including residents Freeway to the IH 610 South Loop, along with one fi nancial issues, Gon- chemistry with a minor in environmental science. right here in Harris County. This week, our TMC inside lane, will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 zalez said she had been After working in multiple positions in the petroleum in- hospital system surpassed its ICU base capacity a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. praying for help to make dustry, Gonzalez began teaching at various spots before land- demonstrating our health care system is under re- At least two alternate main lanes and frontage the necessary repairs ing a job at Chavez High School in the Houston Independent newed strain. These trends demonstrate that we are road lanes on the Gulf Freeway will be closed from on her Kirkmont home. School District, where she was awarded Teacher of the Year far from through with this and we are desperately IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street nightly from 7 The longtime resident for the HISD East area district. Gonzalez later went on to asking our community to do more. It’s been a tough p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. said the staff at Galaxy teach chemistry at Pearland High School for four years. year, but we owe it to our frontline workers and the The northbound and southbound entrance ramp answered her prayers, from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street and the Then in 2010, Gonzalez became ill with a left brain benign thousands who have lost loved ones from this virus northbound and southbound exit ramp from IH 610 making a Christmas tumor, which caused vertigo, dizziness and balance diffi culties. to keep at it. We still have time to turn these trends South Loop to Broad Street will be closed nightly miracle come true. She received radiation and steroid treatment to reduce infl am- around. Regardless of whether you have been ex- from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. mation. Gonzalez then developed a severe case of Cushing’s posed to the virus or not, now is the time to get test- The closures are associated with an ongoing syndrome that was steroid-induced. After many falls, she was ed and cancel and avoid holiday gatherings. There construction project to widen the freeway from hospitalized at Methodist Hospital for two weeks. She had to is fi nally light at the end of the tunnel, but we’re not three to fi ve lanes in each direction and the frontage relearn to walk and went to physical therapy for several months. there yet.” To fi nd a free COVID-19 testing center, roads from two to three lanes in each direction. Continued on Page 3 visit covcheck.hctx.net. Page 2, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 17, 2020 Publisher’s Opinion Merry Christmas, God bless you all It is three days before our Christmas pecially our school kids came through! program to help those in the community And the adults really have shown faith who have had an especially tough year. in us and our community. People come This year I was concerned about our in, and give us money and don’t even program because so many of the do- want their name mentioned! They are just nations come from our school kids, and sharing. Thank you all so much. many of them are not in school and/or Our staff can tell you, I spent a large are having a tough year also. part of the day in happy tears. God bless Well, God and the South Belt commu- you all for caring about our neighbors. nity came through in fl ying colors. We will May you all have a blessed Christmas be helping well over 100 kids and their and may 2021 be much better than 2020. families with toys and food. Check future Leaders for pictures. Just as I was realizing we were short Marie Flickinger of items to give, the community, and es- Publisher Deaths He was usually seen wearing grandchildren Jessica and Ca- Glenda Hanson a hockey jersey during cool- sey Lamar, Jennifer and Brian er weather. In the 1970s, he Sheffi eld, Taylor and Jaimie played hockey in the position Brissette, Drew and Kassie of goalie at the old ice rink in Harbour, Chase Massey, Colin Houston. He last worked as Massey, Parker Brissette, Jus- a tax examiner for the Texas tin Cliffe and Tyler Cliffe; and Workforce Commission before her great-grandchildren Au- retiring. brey and Kennedy Sheffi eld, Gerry is survived by his Lincoln and Booker Lamar wife Mary; daughter Michelle and Kaden and Kayleigh Har- Stewart; and nieces and neph- bour. ews in Missouri, New York, Friends were invited to a Connecticut, Georgia and Mis- visitation with the family Sun- sissippi. He will be forever day, Dec. 13, at Geo. H. Lewis loved and never forgotten. & Sons Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest as her ashes are scattered along Glenda Hanson, 75, died Mary Catherine with the bluebonnets and In- Dec. 2, 2020 after a brave bat- Sims Massey dian paintbrushes in the same tle with cancer. She was born place as her husband on their July 31, 1945, in Rio Hondo, family ranch in Ledbetter,. Texas, to Dirl and Ellen Petitt. In lieu of customary re- She was also known to family membrances, donations may members as “Mom,” “Sweet- be made to Shriners Hospitals heart,” “Sis,” “Aunt GG” and in the name of Cathy Massey “Mammaw.” at https://donate.lovetotheres She had a passion for the cue.org. church and never missed an op- portunity to share the message Edwin R. of salvation. She spent many SUPER HOLIDAY SALE years ministering through mu- sic as a member of a quartet Beeker Jr. with both of her sisters. She met Cecil Hanson through the church and they married in 1964. They moved to Houston and continued sharing the gos- Mary Catherine Sims pel, singing as a duet. Massey, 79, of Cypress, Tex- Glenda loved Jesus with as, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. UP TO 70% OFF all her heart and found her She was born Feb. 10, 1941, in purpose in him. She had a re- Latexo, Texas, but spent most lentless, courageous faith. Her of her life in Houston, making family witnessed her modeling an indelible mark on friends, this faith daily through every family members and the com- circumstance. munity at large. She is survived by her hus- A graduate of Stephen F. band; children Stephen Han- Austin High School, Cathy at- son and wife Rochelle; daugh- tended the University of Hous- Longtime South Belt resi- MALL-WIDE ter Christine Hanson; sisters ton where she was a member dent Edwin R. Beeker Jr., 83, Ruth White and husband Ron- of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. nie and Della Deschner; grand- She and her husband of 51 He was born in Oakwood, Tex- children Brooke, Shelby, Ste- years, Raymond, worked to- as Feb. 21, 1937, to Edwin R. phen Jr. and Lauren Hanson; gether to create and run several Beeker and Lena Mae Con- and several aunts, cousins, successful businesses and were nell Beeker. He was preceded nephews and their families. active members of the Arabia in death by his parents; wife Glenda was preceded in Shrine Temple. Raymond was Beth Janelle Beeker; daugh- death by her parents. president of the Shrine Patrol NOW UNTIL CHRISTMAS ter Carrie Lynn Beeker; sister The funeral service was Association of North America Ella Brunelle Bell; brother-in- held at Peevey Funeral Home, and Cathy led the volunteers at law Clifford Issic Bell; niece Dec. 11, with a private burial at the Shrine Hospital of Hous- Paula Bell; and nephew Chad Houston National Cemetery. ton. Bilbrey. He is survived by She was a member of the daughters Kimberly Beeker Gerald (Gerry) Blue Birds and, more recently, Street and husband Aaron of an offi cer of The Heritage First Pearland; Susan Beeker Vance Stewart Ladies from The Heritage at and husband Mike of Pearland; Towne Lake in Cypress. She grandchildren Cameron Vance, also actively volunteered by Lainey Vance and Collin Vance making blankets for Children of Pearland; sister-in-law Neva of Fallen Soldiers and the Proj- Bilbrey and husband Gene of ect Linus chapter. Arlington; nephew Jay Bil- Cathy knew the value of brey of Burleson; and several relationships, serving as the great-nieces and a great-neph- matriarch of a large extended ew. Ed resided in the South Belt family and maintaining friend- area for more than 55 years. He ships for decades, such as the served in the Air Force early Bridge Broads, a small group in his career. He then went to of women who have been play- work for the Texaco IT depart- ing bridge and supporting each ment from which he retired in other since 1968, and serving 1994. He was a devoted family as the organizer of events large man who adored his grandchil- Gerald (Gerry) Stewart, a and small for her neighbor- dren. He enjoyed hunting, fi sh- longtime South Belt resident, hood, various organizations ing, football and, most impor- died Nov. 30, 2020, at Memo- and her family. tantly, spending time with his rial Hermann Southeast Hospi- She was predeceased by her family. tal due to complications from husband, Charles Raymond Once his grandchildren COVID-19. He was born Aug. Massey Jr.; her parents Martin came along, he could be found 23, 1947, in St. Louis. Culberson Sims and Bethel regularly at baseball prac- At six years of age, he Aretta Parsley Sims; and her tice, dance recitals and base- moved with his parents to Pass brothers Kenneth Sims and ball games. Until the last four Christian, Miss., and lived Eugene Sims. She is survived years, he never missed a game there until 1969 when he and by her sister June Cook; her or recital. He was a devoted his wife moved to the Houston children Sheri and Wayne Har- husband and family man. area. He loved his family (his bour of Carrollton; Raymond In lieu of fl owers, the fam- wife, daughter and numerous and Jami Massey of Round ily requests donations to a fa- pets). He also loved history, Rock; and Lori and Roger vorite charity in honor of Ed- and he really loved ice hockey. Brissette of San Antonio; her win Beeker Jr. In My Opinion Longtime fans keep Foundation can continue providing teach- Come Shop During our Extended Holiday Hours! ers with programs and equipment that aid up with Dobie Horns in the learning process. Thank you to all who donated! A special Almeda Mall Hours Hello Gang, thank you to Burleigh Chiropractic here in First of all: Congrats to Dobie football! the South Belt for being a sponsor of the Dec. 19th-23rd 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Sun. (Dec. 20th) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Dec. 24th 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the fi rst ever unbeaten season. Telethon. If you did not have a chance to Hi to Marie, Dave and John. I miss all of donate, there is still time (see information Dec 25th Closed you. Hope you are all doing well. below). If you did not tune in to the live por- We have lived in New Braunfels for the tion you missed an amazing 8 hours of per- past 5 years. I am 8 miles from Smith- formances showcasing the talents of our son Valley High school football stadium students and stories about how the Educa- and love to see them play! If ever in New tion Foundation helps our teachers help our Braunfels please give me call 830-358- students by providing innovative teaching 0085. Take Good Care & Merry Christmas. tools made possible through mini-grants. Dec. 19th-23rd 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 19th-23rd 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 19th-23rd 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Roy & Betty Shifl ett Thank you Trustees and Administra- Dec. 24th 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24th 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24th 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Publisher’s note: How great to hear tors! Our Pasadena Schools Board of from former neighbors, longtime South Trustees and the District Administra- Dec. 25th Closed Dec. 25th Closed Dec. 25th Closed Belt business friends, and one of the tors were at the Telethon answering the most dedicated fans the Dobie Horns phones and helping wherever needed. have ever had! Thanks for writing. And a huge THANK YOU to the Marie Flickinger, many teachers and students who gave Publisher of their time and talents to make this event possible. In this year of no perfor- PISD fundraiser mances, these folks found ways to per- form safely for the Telethon! You real- huge success ly need to see it! View it at: https://live Dear South Belt Community, stream.com/pasadenaisd/events/9387219. The Pasadena Schools Education Judy Harrison, President-Elect Foundation virtual fundraiser “Back 4 the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation Future of our kids” was a huge success! I To donate am overwhelmed at the generosity of our TEXT: B4TF31 to 71777 Pasadena Schools community! Because ONLINE: https://app.mobilecause. of the generosity of so many, the Education com/vf/B4TF/JudyHarrison Thursday, December 17, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 3 Thompson celebrates season with ugly sweaters Moore In spite of the challenge of the long-term pandemic, the staff of area schools includ- shares ing Thompson Intermedi- ate are keeping the holiday spirit alive, being creative gifts during this season, while observing social-distance guidelines of maintaining physical distance and wear- Students at Moore ing face coverings. Elementary holding toy donations, left to right, are (front row) James Rowdy; Alexia Lozano; Iker Valdez; Calvin Tran; (mid- dle row) Maycee De Stefanie Cantin, math teacher, was all smiles as she par- Leon; Tyrie Salter; ticipated in the holiday event. Zoe Revils; Koi Turn- er; Julian Cartwright; ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST (back row) Jill Laca- Catholic Church mu, principal; and Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor Deedee Pitts, assistant principal. See related Fr. Jhon Gallo-Florez, Parochial Vicar Showing off her “Baaaah Humbug” ugly holiday 11011 Hall Rd. photos on Page 1. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) sweater while social distancing is Tanis Griffi n, www.stlukescatholic.com Thompson Intermediate principal. LITURGY SCHEDULE (Modified during COVID-19) Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.* Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español* Gonzalez gets new roof donated by Galaxy *Also Available on Facebook Live Continued from Page 1 to help Gonzalez make nec- ond inspection. During the blessed you with a brand Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. During the next few years essary repairs, she was re- next visit, workers surprised new roof for free,” said a Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Gonzalez’s home was dam- cently forced to reach out to Gonzalez by telling her they Galaxy worker in the vid- Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) aged by multiple storms, professionals for estimates were going to replace her eo. “You’ve given so much Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. including Hurricane Harvey on the work. roof free of charge. Galaxy to society, we want to give Parish Office: 281-481-6816 in 2017 and Tropical Storm Gonzalez received mul- employees further told Gon- back to you.” Children’s Faith Formation: 281-481-4251 Beta in 2020. Making mat- tiple quotes, then prayed on zalez they would also re- To view the surprise, vis- Adult Faith Formation: 713-538-2862 ters worse, raccoons had the matter. After hearing her place her rotting siding and it galaxyconstruction.us/ Above, wearing a fl amingo-themed chewed a hole in Gonzalez’s story, one of the contractors gables. free-roof-given-to-veteran- All are welcome to come to worship and serve the Lord roof. – Galaxy Construction LLC in a spirit of love, sharing, and hope. ugly sweater is Kandace McMul- The entire exchange was in-need. See related letter lin, a science teacher. Despite the best efforts – contacted Gonzalez and posted to Galaxy’s website. to the editor in next week’s of relatives and volunteers said they needed to do a sec- “Today, the Lord has Leader.
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Remember When Largest selection of 40 years ago (1980) 35 years ago (1985) Gulf Freeway would be enth-grade science teacher Tom Sewell. of the San Jacinto College which greatly reduced con- Thirty winners in 10 dif- The arson division of the closed for at least two months Bill Taylor camped out on the A 31-year-old High- South campus. gestion at the intersection wigs in Texas! ferent areas of the South Belt Houston Fire Department as a result of being hit by an roof of the school to satisfy land Meadow resident and 20 years ago (2000) and made a left turn from the FEATURING were awarded prizes in the investigated a fi re which overheight truck on the free- a promise made to students. a 25-year-old female were Ten-year-old Lindsay second-to-left lane legal. Ac- ESTETICA McCarver Realtors annual occurred in the Scarsdale way. Taylor inspired students to found dead, each from a self Simpson scheduled her sec- cording to Weatherford, the Christmas lighting contest Shopping Center. Most of Dobie High School’s team raise more than $2,000 for infl icted single bullet. A note ond heart transplant. timeline on changing the lane DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ held Dec. 16. Each of the the shops in the small center fi nished second in the PISD’s United Way when he prom- written in Vietnamese was Gordon and Pat Berg cel- markings and signage was to SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF WIGS & 10 sections judged had win- suffered smoke damage from Academic Decathlon held at ised to spend the night on the translated and revealed a sui- ebrated 10 years of service be completed by March 2011. The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS ners in Best Religious, Most the fi re which began in Lee’s Pasadena High School. Do- roof. Thompson students met cide pact. with Action Ministries. 5 years ago (2015) The Right Form! by JODEE Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s Beautiful and Most Original Tailoring. Five fi re stations, bie fi nished behind Pasadena his challenge and raised close A medical fund was estab- 15 years ago (2005) The Leader‘s annual to Help With All Your After categories. An appropriate including Station 70, re- High which won the champi- to $2,300 in one week. In lished for Sagemeadow res- Alert neighbors and a less- Christmas program was a Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street yard sign was placed in each sponded to the fi re. Witnesses onship for the second consec- PISD, Thompson ranked fi rst ident Kathy Wilder for inju- than-three-minute response huge success, providing as- Great selection of League City of the winners’ yards. told fi remen they heard three utive year. among intermediate schools ries she sustained after being by Precinct 2 Constable Dep- sistance to roughly 70 area Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 Dec. 17, was the dead- explosions around the time 30 years ago (1990) and second in the district for thrown from her own van by uties Juan Izaguirre and Sgt. families in need. Several lo- line to fi le for positions on the fi re occurred. South Belt’s City Coun- the most money raised. abductors. Zerick Guinn resulted in the cal organizations, schools, the Pasadena Independent The design development cilman Frank Mancuso was A record 23 Dobie High Beverly Hills Intermediate capture of two men hiding in- businesses and residents School District board of phase of construction for nominated mayor pro tem School band members placed students and faculty mourn- side a closet in a home they stepped up to the plate, mak- New Covenant trustees. Three men, includ- Clear Creek Independent after the illness and death of at various levels at the All-Re- ed the death of 13-year-old were burglarizing in Clear ing the 2015 drive the most ing two incumbents who fi led School District’s third high Councilman Judson Robin- gion try-out competition held Clarke Flynn. He suffered Brook Meadows. successful in the event’s his- for the three positions, were school was approved by the son. Mayor Kathy Whitmire at Aldine High School. from a rare genetic defect and One of four suspects tory. Christian Church incumbent Cecil Ghormley district’s board of trustees released the nomination. 25 years ago (1995) had been in a coma for about charged in the capital mur- 1 year ago (2019) for Position 1; incumbent Jay and construction was slated Thompson Intermediate San Jacinto College re- a week. der-for-hire death on Luan Votes from the Dec. 14 10603 Blackhawk Neal Welch for Position 2; to begin in June 1986. assistant principal Stan Hon- gents met in closed session Dr. Tom Spencer an- Cong Pham pleaded guilty to City of Houston runoff elec- 281-484-4230 and attorney David West for The Dixie Farm Road eycutt, eighth-grade science to discuss grade tampering nounced his retirement ef- a lesser charge of murder. As tions have been counted, Position 3. bridge that passed over the teacher Bill Saxon and sev- allegations against chancellor fective Dec. 31 as president part of the plea bargain, Huan with Mayor Sylvester Turn- Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors M. Vudoan, 18, would serve er maintaining his position, We’ve Enlarged Our 10 years in the Texas Depart- having easily defeated chal- ment of Criminal Justice but lenger Tony Buzbee. Turner Day Care Facilities would not be required to tes- received 56 percent of the Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Over The Back Fence by Alexis tify against the others. vote to Buzbee’s 44 percent. South Belt physician Dr. In the District D City Council WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Mary Campbell-Fox, a 1976 race, Carolyn Evans-Shaba- Sunday Wednesday Dobie graduate, was named zz handily defeated Brad 3UNDAY 3CHOOL s AM 0RAYER -EETING s PM the 2005 PISD Distinguished “Scarface” Jordan, receiving Alumna. 62 percent of the vote to Jor- 7ORSHIP 3ERVICE s AM -ID 7EEK 3ERVICE s PM 10 years ago (2010) dan’s 38 percent. Nursery Available at all Services LUCY ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY enjoys a birthday Dec. 22. Best wishes are Give a birthday shoutout to Roneasha The Leader contacted the Lucy Peterson celebrates a birthday sent from family, friends and the Leader staff. Reliford Dec. 20. Victoria Stelmach enjoys City of Houston and repre- Saturday, Dec. 19. She is wished a wonder- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID! a birthday Dec. 23. sentatives from City Coun- ful day from her family, especially her nine Wishes for a happy birthday are sent Dec. Beverly Hills Intermediate cilmember Mike Sullivan grandchildren; all her friends; and her former 22 to David Flickinger from his wife Marie; Send a nice birthday greeting to Geraldine regarding the troubling north- co-workers at the South Belt Leader. sons Fred and wife Leslie Flickinger and Jones Dec. 18. Birthday wishes are sent to bound traffi c at the intersec- JOEY CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY David and wife Ellie Flickinger; granddaugh- Johna Moreland on Dec. 22. tion of Beamer Road and Joseph “Joey” Hayes celebrates his ters Kimberly and husband Matt Lipina and Dobie High Beltway 8. Drivers wanting birthday Monday, Dec. 21. Best wishes and Courtney and husband Chris Durham and A double birthday celebration is in order to turn left were restricted lots of love are sent from mom and dad, Jan- children Abigail, Jackson and Penelope; Dec. 21 for Sarah Mains and Kristen Tolley. to a single lane at the traffi c nie and Robert Scarberry, former longtime granddaughter Natalie and husband Jose Three cheers on Dec. 22 for a happy birthday light before the beltway. Due South Belt residents; sister Jenny (Hayes) Abarca and their children Kelvin Lopez and for Susan Ayala and Cheryl Sanders. to so many vehicles wanting and Josh Laney and children Brayden, Noah, Elliana and Isabella Abarca; and sis- FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS to turn left as opposed to Baylee and Olivia; sister Stacey (Hayes) ter-in-law Alexis Lochner. The Leader sends birthday wishes to continuing north on Beamer, and husband Stephen Flowers and children HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESSICA friends. For those wanting a birthday men- a line of vehicles repeated- Kennedy, Owen and Evie; brother Austin Best wishes for a wonderful birthday Dec. tioned in this section, email mynews@south- ly caused congestion at the Scarberry, wife Tiffany and daughters Jade 16 are sent to Jessica Escobar, daughter of beltleader.com with “OTBF: Friends Celebrate intersection. The response and Lily; and brother Tyler Scarberry. Joey Leader staffer Luis Escobar, from the South Birthdays” in the subject line by Friday noon from the city was brief, but was a member of the Dobie High School Belt Leader staff. for the next week’s publication. fi rm that no changes to the Class of 2000 and the Longhorn Marching SCHOOL DAZE Thursday, Dec. 17: Joy Warneke, Dawn intersection would be made. Band. He is currently serving in the U.S. The following personnel of the Pasadena Watkins-Swain and Jabari Dobson; Friday, After receiving the response, Coast Guard. Independent School District celebrate birth- Dec. 18: Jackie Klayman, Damen Polleck, the Leader contacted Lauren BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JACKIE days Dec. 17 through Dec. 23, 2020. John O’Connor and Felicia Sharp; Saturday, Doak, South Sector manager Happy birthday wishes are sent to Jackie Burnett Elementary Dec. 19: Randy Tenorio, Beckie Davidson, for Sullivan, who assisted the Wiess Dec. 22. “Happy Birthday to Mom Sylvia Lazard enjoys a birthday Dec. 22. Kim Jones and Rene Gomez; Sunday, Dec. Leader in contacting Jeffrey Jackie Wiess from all your family and friends Bush Elementary 20: Sally Esquivel, Lisa West and Michelle S. Weatherford, deputy direc- in Texas and North Carolina. We wish you Sing a birthday song to Cathy Perez Dec. Gerbich; Monday, Dec. 21: Jimmy Thomas, tor of the Department of Pub- a wonderful year full of love and happiness 22. Patricia O’Brien, Scott Louvier, Helen lic Works and Engineering, from your family Heidi, Louie and Kara; and Meador Elementary White, Christopher Lewis, Jeana Pierce, Traffi c and Transportation Di- your wonderful husband of 60+ years Louie Enjoying a birthday Dec. 17 are Omega Ruth Fischer, Tara Garven and Crystal vision, who played a crucial Sr. plus all your grandchildren Cody, Louie, Pena and Katia Garcia. The day for a cel- Billeri; Tuesday, Dec. 22: Jennifer Bryant and role in resolving the traffi c Arianna, Amelia and Jence Wiess. Have ebration for Jill Gifford is Dec. 18. 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#FUCNEKNIJGCĚěJ2GRSONCĚKYKNIECRGÌ memorialhermann.org/mhmg Thursday, December 17, 2020 South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 5 SPORTS NEWS & NOTES TASCO’s early advantage leads to bidistrict win over JFD By John Bechtle ball team a home bidis- izing on a high snap on a over the Longhorns Dec. answer for Eagles’ receiv- Session kept for 6 yards on would be more trouble to run prior to a 22-yard ing been District 22-6A’s Sports Editor trict playoff game against punt for a 13-0 lead and 11 at Veterans Stadium. er and Auburn University the first play of the night come. touchdown pass to a wide top performers at their re- The program’s first un- Atascocita. then closing the first quar- While the 6-2 Eagles commit Landen King, yet and then found King down A high snap on a fourth- open King down the mid- spective positions from a beaten season since 1999 The Eagles were obvi- ter with another touch- advanced to meet Pearland it was Session who made the seam for 40 yards. down punt eluded Long- dle for a 27-0 lead, and statistical standpoint. and a district champion- ously little impressed with down, Atascocita led 20-0 in the area round, Dobie the difference in this one. Session then went for horns’ punter Jeremiah Session added a 26-yard The Longhorns’ de- ship for the first time since any of it. Moving 75 yards after a quarter en route to saw its historic season Rushing for 195 yards a short 2-yard gain be- Ballard as the Eagles set touchdown run at the 8:11 fense will also lose sever- 2010 was enough to earn in just four plays to take an eventual 54-14 bidis- come to a sudden end at and three touchdowns fore a 29-yard dash to the up shop at the Dobie 41- mark of the second quarter al key players, including the Dobie varsity foot- a quick 7-0 lead, capital- trict round playoff victory 9-1, including the pro- and tossing for three more end zone gave his team a yard line midway through for a 34-0 lead. 22-6A interception leader gram’s eighth straight first scores, Session was con- 7-0 lead just 1:03 into the the first quarter. The Wallace and Bald- Darrius Pamplin, Wallace, round playoff defeat since tinually causing issues game. In all, the drive cov- Four plays later, Ses- win scores got Dobie clos- Keion Thompson and Ja- 2012. for a Dobie defense that ered 75 yards in just four sion found Chase Sowell er, but there were few an- len Hollins, in addition to With those first sev- finished tops in the 22-6A plays. for 29 yards and a score. swers defensively. Rushad Ball, lost to injury en playoff defeats in the ranks overall during the Wallace’s interception Session’s 35-yard Meanwhile, Baldwin, earlier this season. 2011 through 2015 and regular season. helped the Longhorns touchdown pass to Sowell a 1,000-yard rusher who Gerard Joseph, a de- 8*<&3'&30.& 2018-2019 seasons com- Dobie won the pregame overcome a high snap and with 52 seconds remaining came into the game aver- fensive lineman, and Al- ing against current two- coin toss and elected to subsequent Atascocita re- in the first quarter put the aging 14.25 yards per car- exander Garcia, a three- SBA APPROVED time defending Class 6A play defense first. The covery on Dobie’s second Eagles up 20-0. ry, was limited to 69 in his year starter, will also exit. Division I state champion Eagles took advantage as offensive drive, but there Session had a 15-yard final game as a Longhorn. Standout place-kicker North Shore, the Long- No one associated Joshua Hernandez has also horns figured to be ahead with the Dobie program played his final game. of the game in going wants to be reminded, Twenty-seven players LENDER against Atascocita. It just but the Longhorns last from the Longhorns’ play- wasn’t to be. won a playoff game in off roster against Atascoc- The Eagles’ 20-0 lead 2004. The Class 6A Di- ita are set to return, and (&11984)&=84&551=+478-* after a quarter ballooned vision I field of foes since while it may be difficult to PAYCHECK PROTECTION to 34-0 with 8 minutes, that time have simply been imagine today after anoth- 11 seconds remaining in that good. er playoff loss, this Dobie PROGRAM the second quarter as the Once again, Dobie’s program is the holder of Longhorns searched for graduation losses will be the 22-6A championship, answers. significant, with seniors and 2021 holds plenty of Dobie senior Nate Wal- Baldwin and Ballard hav- promise. lace, who ended Atasco- nk CARES cita’s second drive of the an Ba game with an intercep- DIXIE DELI Tex tion, stripped quarterback Gavin Session of the ball 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $5.55 on a running play with 281-484-3083 O OY HIPS RINK 2:34 to go in the first half Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” P -B , C & D and raced 82 yards for a touchdown as the halftime margin was 34-7. 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Car Wash Page 6, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, December 17, 2020 Dobie’s Moreno Jr. scores TTCA’s Holly Ford accolade By John Bechtle every time you receive an “Tennis for me has al- veston’s O’Connell High Dobie may lack the stand for as a program,” Sports Editor honor or an award,” More- ways been a gentleman’s School and then at Lamar overall talent of a Clear Moreno said. Manuel Moreno Jr. has no said. “But for me it’s al- sport where young men University, Moreno had Creek, a Kingwood or “Our goal as a program certainly collected his fair ways about the kids within and women, of course, coaching stops at O’Con- maybe another regional is to be good teammates share of awards and hon- your program and the type strive to represent them- nell and Clear Lake High or state contender, but it’s and to try to get the best ors over the course of a of program and kids that selves, their team, school School before landing at been plenty good enough out of our abilities. youth and high school ten- you aspire to have as a and community as well as Dobie, where he has en- for Moreno over the “Beyond that, win or nis coaching career that coach. possible. joyed a great deal of suc- years. lose we are going to be re- will soon span 40 years. “I just think that’s what “To me, you both win cess. To him, the Dobie stu- spectful of our opponent For Moreno, now Do- I’ve always been about as and lose with class no While the Longhorns dent-athletes have been and congratulate one an- bie’s head tennis coach for a head coach, someone matter the outcome. You may lack the USTA Super- second to none other after the matches are 22 of those years, the acco- who teaches sportsman- should always acknowl- championship rated play- “Whether it’s a sports- through.” lades are equal parts hum- ship above wins and loss- edge the effort and play of ers that typically come manship award like this It’s those beliefs and bling and well-earned. es. your opponent, and that’s with both years of tourna- one or a Coach of the Year more the TTCA had in Still, he thinks of his “Regardless of those something I’ve tried to in- ment play and lessons pri- Award or something else, mind when it fi rst honored players every time his wins and losses, I just feel still in my teams and play- or to high school, Moreno I’m proud of it any time Ford with an award in her name is called or goes up like you should respect ers no matter where I’ve loves to tell onlookers that they come because it rep- honor, and also why More- in bright lights. and share the fun of com- been.” he coaches “super” play- resents my players and no was the fi rst to bask in Earlier this month, petition. A player fi rst at Gal- ers. what we try to achieve and the honor. Moreno was the recipient of the Texas Tennis Coach- 22-6A Team Tennis Honors es Association’s fi rst-ever Holly Ford Sportsman- First Team Selections ship Award, which he re- ceived virtually during the Boys’ Singles TTCA’s annual conven- No. 6 – Kyle Redmon, senior tion. Ford, the former long- time head tennis coach/ed- Second Team Selections ucator at Spring Hill High No. 1 boys’ doubles – Quan Dinh, senior/Hayden Lazo, senior School in Longview, was No. 2 boys’ doubles – Lael Martinez, junior/Brian Nguyen, junior also the TTCA’s treasurer No. 3 boys’ doubles – Tristan Pedraza, senior/Kyle Redmon, senior for a time. She passed away earlier No. 1 boys’ singles – Hayden Lazo, senior this year after battling an No. 2 boys’ singles – Tristan Pedraza, senior illness. No. 3 boys’ singles – Quan Dinh, senior Moreno, also a long- No. 4 boys’ singles – Brian Nguyen junior time contributor within the TTCA, says he knew Ford No. 5 boys’ singles – Lael Martinez, junior and what she stood for as a leader of young men No. 1 girls’ doubles – Julia Bui, senior/Erica Hay, senior and women on the tennis No. 2 girls’ doubles – Jennifer Ho, senior/Megan Rodriguez, junior court. To receive an award in her name is clearly spe- No. 3 girls’ doubles – Tracy Tran, junior/Violet Tran, junior cial. No. 1 girls’ singles – Julia Bui, senior “I knew Holly for many No. 2 girls’ singles – Erica Hay, senior years, and I would like to No. 3 girls’ singles – Megan Rodriguez, junior Dobie High School tennis coach Manuel Moreno Jr. was honored virtually believe she would be very as the Texas Tennis Coaches Association’s Holly Ford Sportsmanship Award, happy that I am the fi rst re- No. 4 girls’ singles – Jennifer Ho, senior named in honor of the former longtime TTCA treasurer. For Moreno’s part, he cipient of this sportsman- No. 5 girls’ singles – Tracy Tran, junior ship award that the TTCA says it’s simply a reflection of how his teams at Dobie have respected the game No. 6 girls’ singles – Violet Tran, junior Senior Kyle Redmon closed out his team tennis ca- so graciously named in her over the years and placed sportsmanship in high regard. reer in style with the Longhorns as he was named honor. the first team All-District 22-6A selection in the No. “It’s certainly humbling Mixed doubles – Ashley Huynh, sophomore/William Ho, sophomore BAFL Super Bowl Championships 6 boys’ singles slot. Pee Wee Division Cowboys’ seniors, sophs to meet unbeaten 49ers at BAFL Super Bowl Hitchcock Red Raiders (8-1-1) vs. League City 49ers (10-0), 9 a.m. Senior Division Sagemont Cowboys (9-1) vs. League City 49ers (10-0), 9 a.m. Junior Division Magnolia Park Sharks (9-1) vs. Hitchcock Red Raiders (10-0), 11 a.m. Sophomore Division Sagemont Cowboys (9-1) vs. League City 49ers (10-0), 1 p.m. Freshman Division Pearland Texans (9-1) vs. Pearland Patriots (9-1), 3 p.m.
BAFL Super Bowl XLIV Championship Sat., Dec. 19, Rice Stadium Benjamin Carter (82) and Mikey Hernandez (59) of the Cowboys’ sophomore Nolen Thomas (25) and Jaylen Felton (32) celebrated a big play during the Tickets: $7 per all persons; gates open 7 a.m. football team close in to make the stop on an Angleton Wildcat as Sagemont Cowboys’ Super Bowl berth-clinching 48-13 victory over the Magnolia Park All attendees required to wear face covering advanced to Super Bowl 44 with a 26-6 victory Dec. 12. The Cowboys im- Sharks Dec. 12. The Cowboys, 9-1 overall, next face unbeaten League City proved to 9-1 overall and will play League City Dec. 19 at Rice Stadium. Dec. 19 at Rice Stadium. Photos by Brittney Hernandez Leland captures predictions contest Putting together a legend- ers began to narrow the gap slipped to 6-4 in the fi nal ary second-half run of suc- as the weeks went on. Do- week and was at 84-27, just cess, local Realtor Troy Le- bie’s bidistrict playoff loss a game ahead of Longhorns’ land was the winner of the brought an end to the contest statistician Emory Gadd, who CALENDAR Leader’s annual picker’s con- with Leland, a former Dobie was at 83-28 following a 9-1 test after an 8-2 run during place-kicker in his own right, run during the high school It is advisable to verify if face-to-face meet- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance org/meetings.html or drop in. E. Broadway, Pearland, First Presbyterian the bidistrict playoffs allowed the winner. playoff week. ings are being held prior to attending. For Group of NA, open meeting, 2930 E. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Church (youth building). For information, Leland to claim victory. With an 8-2 mark in the fi - Eli Tanksley and Debbie Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, visit Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First 8 p.m. call 713-661-4200. Leader sports editor John nal week, Leland fi nished at Vaughn tied at 79-32, with https://aahouston.org/meetings; for Nar- Presbyterian Church (youth building). For Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Bechtle held a healthy lead 86-25 for a 77.5 percentage Toni Muse at 74-37 after a cotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, visit details, call 713-661-4200. CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, Friday 7 a.m. early on, yet Leland and oth- of wins. Bechtle, meanwhile, strong 9-1 fi nish. www.hascona.com; for Al-Anon meetings, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See visit www.houstonalanon.org/meetings. Congregation Shaar Hashalom – All For information, call 281-484-9243. Thursday’s notice. html. in-person events are canceled at this MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Noon NOTE: Clear Lake Bridge Club – time. Services will be online. Friday Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Although the bridge club is currently closed night service at 7 p.m. Saturday ser- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners. See Thursday noon notice. visit https://acblunit174.org/clearlak/clean- vice at 9:30 a.m. at https://zoom.us with Nooners. See Thursday noon notice. 7 p.m. blue-working/clearlake.html for details of the Meeting ID 917 102 8979 and the 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance online games that can be played or email Passcode 18csh1818. For members Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Group of NA, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 the director at [email protected]. who wish to download a copy of the Southeast Toastmasters Club is virtual at E. Broadway, Pearland, First Presbyterian THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 prayer book for the online service, visit https://youngprofessionalstoastmasters. Church (youth building). For information, 7 a.m. https://www.shaarhashalom.org/prayer- com/.To be a guest, select “contact us” call 713-661-4200. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday book-for-friday.html. For the general button on toastmasters’ home page to Bay Area Turning Point Crisis through Friday, 7 a.m., and Saturday at website, visit https://www.shaarhasha obtain access to the virtual meeting. For Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 (24- 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, lom.org/shabbat-online.html. information, call Karen Nunn, 832-722- hour crisis hotline) for confidential domes- 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. Call 713-686-6300 8 p.m. 9061 or Carolyn Carmichael, 832-372- tic violence/sexual abuse support group for (24/7). Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets 3565. women. Visit www.bayarea 7:30 a.m. at CrossRoads UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 7 p.m. turningpoint.org for information. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thurs- p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance 8 p.m. days at 7:30 a.m. either at Pearland Cham- members and friends of problem drink- Group of NA, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at ber of Commerce, 6117 Broadway St., ers/addicts share, learn Al-Anon princi- E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, Friday Pearland, or online on Zoom at https:// ples, that they are not alone, and dis- Presbyterian Church (youth building). For and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. us02web.zoom.us/j/81372891968. Meet- cover choices available. For details, call information, call 713-661-4200 or visit For details, call 281-484-9243. ing ID: 813 7289 1968. 281-484-9243. www.hascona.com or visit https://nastuff. CHRISTMAS EVE Noon Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at com/. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, Friday 7 p.m. 7 a.m. Nooners Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – St. Luke’s AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. For details, call 281-484-9243. 12 Step Recovery, open meeting through Friday, 7 a.m., and Saturday at 7 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Mondays,7 p.m. in the Education Bldg. 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s 7:30 a.m. room 4, 11011 Hall. For information, call 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 713- Group, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See 832-725-8479 or 281-309-2801. 686-6300 (24/7). Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Thursday’s notice. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Noon Presbyterian Church (youth building). For 9:30 A.m. 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect additional information, call 713-661-4200 Congregation Shaar Hashalom – See AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Nooners Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, or visit www.hascona.com or https://nas Friday’s notice. notice for Thursday, Dec. 17. Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. tuff.com/. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) Noon 7 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 – For women affected by an addict. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s 7 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First United Methodist Nooners. See Thursday noon notice. Group, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, 7 p.m. Broadway, Pearland, First Presbyterian Thursday’s notice. Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Church (youth building). For additional 7 p.m. 487-8787, visit http://www.houstonalanon. 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