South Belt Ellington Leader Thursday, October 31, 2019
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4343 yearsyears ofof coveringcovering SouthSouth BeltBelt Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 40 Trick or treat There are several fall and Halloween activities for South Belt residents to participate in. For a City, state elections scheduled for Nov. 5 complete list, see the Oct. 24 edition of the Lead- er or visit www.southbeltleader.com. Local voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Victoria Romero; Demetria Smith; Johnny “J.T.” In the race to fi ll his seat, candidates include Jason Rowe. Nov. 5, to choose several city leaders, as well as Taylor; and Roy J. Vasquez. Anthony Kirk Allen; Carla Brailey; Andrew C. “Our great City is facing many challenges Kirkwood to meet Oct. 31 the fate of 10 state propositions. Competing for the position of city controller Burks Jr.; Rashad Cave; Marlon A. Christian; and needs dependable, dedicated and determined The Kirkwood Civic Club will hold its next To be selected are the positions of Houston are incumbent Chris B. Brown and Orlando San- Dennis Griffi n; Mike Grissom; T. “Nissi” Ham- leadership to get the job done,” McCrutch- meeting Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. at the mayor, city controller and all 16 City Council chez. ilton; Brad “Scarface” Jordan; Travis McGee; eon said. “I am dedicated to supporting com- South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce seats. Local City Council races include District D, Dontrell L. Montgom- mon-sense policies that promote positive chang- offi ce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. For more infor- Vying for the role of mayor are incumbent District E and all at-large positions. ery; Ken Moore; Jerome es to City Hall that move Houston forward. I pro- mation, call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989- Sylvester Turner and challengers Kendall Baker; With Boykins running for mayor, he is re- Provost; Carolyn Ev- pose to build up our city by strengthening com- 9990. Dwight A. Boykins; Derrick Broze; Tony Buz- quired to step down from his current position as ans-Shabazz; and Terrill munity Super Neighborhoods, adding businesses bee; Naoufal Houjami; Bill King; Sue Lovell; District D council member. D. Thomas. and empowering community leadership. I am de- Dobie early college night set District E incum- termined to work hard for the citizens of Hous- Dobie will host an Early College High bent Dave Martin is be- ton to improve public safety, infrastructure and School parent information meeting Wednes- Bus involved in beltway crash ing challenged by Sam fl ood controls. These things need our immediate day, Nov. 6, at Main Campus in the Media Cleveland. attention and focus for a better quality of life for Room from 6 to 7 p.m. This meeting is for Kirkwood Civic Club all Houstonians.” current eighth-grade students who will attend President Ericka Mc- Voters will also weigh in on 10 proposed Crutcheon is running Continued on Page 3A Dobie next school year and are interested in Ericka McCrutcheon the early college program. for City Council At-Large Position 4. She will face Bill Baldwin; Christel Atkinson celebrates 50 years Bastida; Anthony Dolcefi no; Javier Gonzalez; Where to vote Atkinson will celebrate its 50th anniversary Tiko Hausman; Nick Hellyar; James “Joe” Jo- Nov. 5 polling locations Tuesday, Nov. 19. This will be a come-and-go seph; Jennifer L. Laney; Letitia Plummer; and Pct. # Location event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Former students 76 Beverly Hills Intermediate School and staff members are invited to attend. For 11111 Beamer Road more information, contact Richard Whittaker South Belt Air’s 289 Garfi eld Elementary School at [email protected]. 10301 Hartsook St. 417 Stuchbery Elementary School Beltway closures planned Carpenter retires 11210 Hughes Road At least one inside lane on the northbound 418 Beverly Hills Community Center Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed Pipes to take over 10201 Kingspoint Road at Genoa Red Bluff daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 475 San Jacinto College Fine Arts Center through Monday, Nov. 18. Longtime area resident and business owner 13735 Beamer, Building 15 Both northbound and southbound U-turn Eddy Carpenter, who runs South Belt Air Con- 476 Frazier Elementary School lanes at Beltway 8 and Fairmont will be closed ditioning & Heating, is retiring after serving the 10503 Hughes Road daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, community for nearly 40 years. He will be pass- 536 Laura Welch Bush Elementary School Nov. 1. ing on the business to longtime employee and 9100 Blackhawk Blvd. Both northbound and southbound U-turn fellow South Belt resident Ron Pipes. 537 BellaVita Clubhouse lanes at Beltway 8 and Vista will be closed daily, Carpenter and his wife Pam, a former teacher 1548-B N. Riviera Circle 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday Nov. 7. at Moore Elementary, moved to Kirkwood South 545 Parker Williams Library At least one inside lane on the southbound when the subdivision was still under construc- 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Suite 510 Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed at tion. He started his business in 1982 at a shop on 654 El Franco Lee Community Center Vista from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday, Crashes continue to occur at the intersection of Beamer and Beltway 8, particularly in the Almeda Genoa, before later moving into a new 9400 Hall Road Nov. 7. eastbound lanes, with an accident involving a school bus and a cable truck taking place facility on Beamer near Hughes Road, where 715 Aviation Department - Ellington Field At least one inside lane on the southbound there around 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Witnesses said the bus driver was at fault, as she re- he would remain for roughly 27 years. Carpen- Highway 3 Building 510 Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed portedly ran a red light. No students were on board at the time of the crash, and no injuries ter later moved again to a newer location on FM 755 Genoa Staff Development Center from Sycamore to Spencer daily from 8:30 a.m. were reported. The crossing has long been a hot spot for accidents, and city workers had 2351 in Friendswood, making sure to keep his 12900 Almeda Genoa Road to 3;30 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 24, and adjusted the traffi c light Oct. 18. A piece of debris from the bus can be seen at the bottom same local phone number. 762 South Belt Elementary nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Fri- of the frame. Photo by Marie Flickinger Carpenter holds a deep affi nity for the South 1801 Riverstone Ranch Road day, Nov. 22. Belt community. 774 El Franco Lee Community Center At least one inside lane on the southbound “Out of all the places and cities I have worked 9400 Hall Road Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed at Jackson to challenge Ellis Pct. 1 seat in, the South Belt always came across to me as a 842 Burnett Elementary School Pine continuously through 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, small town in and of itself. It always did, and to 11825 Teaneck Drive 2020. Former Harris County district judge Maria fi cers Union and many others in local law en- this day, it gives off a small town, caring feeling 996 Parker Williams Library The closures are associated with the ongo- T. Jackson announced she will challenge in- forcement. She is a former teacher and one of the Continued on Page 2A 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Suite 510 ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to four cumbent Rodney Ellis for the position of Harris founders of the fi rst YES Academy, which began lanes each direction. County Precinct 1 commissioner. in Sunnyside. She presided over the 339th felo- “I ask you to look around,” Jackson said at her ny state district court for the last 11 years. Prior Human remains still unidentifi ed Gulf Freeway closures set campaign kickoff Tuesday, Oct. 22, to a group to that, she served for fi ve years as a municipal At least one inside lane on both the north- of more than 60 friends, family and supporters. court judge for the City of Houston. Houston police are still awaiting autopsy re- dividual are unknown. According to police, pa- bound and southbound frontage road lanes on “This looks like Harris County. I embrace our “I am running because Harris County is at a sults on two sets human remains recently found trol offi cers were dispatched to a call stating that the Gulf Freeway will be closed from FM 1959/ diversity, our thoughts, cultures and needs. Pre- crossroads,” said Jackson. “I have seen up close in the South Belt area. human remains were found in a wooded area at Dixie Farm Road to El Dorado Boulevard daily cinct 1 is where I was born and raised, and I have and personal what is happening with the current The fi rst set of remains was found at Black- the above address. Members of the Harris Coun- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 1. been serving this community for 30 years.” administration. Precinct 1 is drowning due to a hawk Park near the intersection of Blackhawk ty Institute of Forensic Sciences were contacted At least one northbound and one southbound Jackson’s supporters include family members lack of leadership. I am committed to public ser- and Fuqua, Thursday, July 4. to gather evidence and are attempting to learn the main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf of Commissioner El Franco Lee, who served vice.