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Keep up with our MORE HARVEY INSIDE LOCAL, STATE COVERAGE PG 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 storm coverage on Apply for FEMA aid now, says the Herald Life inside a shelter: Rosenberg, Authorities offer advice on clean- Needville family left on a cruise be- Fort Bend County real estate agent Pecan Grove residents find safety ing up after storm fore hurricane hit their hometown Facebook page! ‘OUR ANGELS HAVE ARRIVED’ Volunteers offer food, water, warm Visit fbherald.com smiles and TODAY! sympathy Good Afternoon BY SCOTT REESE WILLEY [email protected] Disaster relief drive The George Ranch Lariettes and Sylvia Rendon, 68, returned to the Belles, along with the Terry Ranger- Edgewood Trailer Park in Richmond on ettes, will be sponsoring a gift card and Sunday to see how much the flood water bedding drive to benefit local victims had receded. of Hurricane Harvey. The benefit will Her home was among the dozen or be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, so swamped by the Brazos River, which Sept. 5, in the Target parking lot in crested Friday at a record-high 55.1 feet. Brazos Town Center. The following gift “Everything’s gone,” said Rendon. “I cards are recommended: H-E-B, Kro- didn’t get anything out.” ger, Wal-Mart, Randalls, Target, Visa, It was the second time in 15 months Mastercard and American Express. that Rendon’s home was flooded by the Bedding of pillows,blankets, sheets and Brazos. comforters are also needed. The items The 2016 Memorial Day Flood also will be provided to Common Threads, forced her out of her home. a non-profit organization collecting This year, however, she left before the first raindrop fell. items for storm victims. For more in- HERALD PHOTO BY SCOTT REESE WILLEY formation, contact TaShane O’Haver “I learned my lesson last year,” she at [email protected] or Jessica Wil- said. “I battled the Brazos last year and TINA RIGSBY, a volunteer with The Friends of North Richmond, gives flood victim Sylvia Rendon an understanding smile and tender son at [email protected]. pat on the arm on Sunday in front of her flooded home in the Edgewood Trailer Park. Rendon lost all her belongings in the flood. The SEE VOLUNTEERS, PAGE 3 Friends of North Richmond collected supplies for flood victims and distributed them to residents at the trailer park Sunday. RR museum closed The Rosenberg Railroad Museum will be closed until Sept. 6, after Labor Day. LCISD, Needville ISD campuses Lamar CISD and Needville ISD will resume classes on Monday, Sep. 11. All central office staff, auxiliary staff, front office staff and campus administra- tion are scheduled to return to work on Wednesday, Sept. 6. LCISD buildings will be open and available for teach- ers on a voluntary basis beginning on Thursday, Sept. 7. Church unveils new name On Sunday, Sept.10, the Embassy Church (formerly First Assembly of God Rosenberg) is hosting Embassy Day. It is a day for the church family to gather together with members of the communi- ty to worship, connect with others, and enjoy a hot meal together. Hurricane Harvey has given us an opportunity to open our doors to our neighbors to of- HERALD PHOTO BY SCOTT REESE WILLEY HERALD PHOTO BY SCOTT REESE WILLEY fer prayer, a helping hand and cleaning supplies for flooded homes. Everyone is A FORT Worth DPS officer, right, and Brandon Baca with Attack Poverty, left, help vol- ELISE KAUFMAN, programs coordinator with The Friends of North Richmond, tells a flood invited to come join the congregation unteers unload a pickup truck full of watermelons on Saturday at the Edgewood Trailer victim in Spanish on Sunday that the non-profit agency will eventually help muck and gut the for worship at 10:30 a.m. as the church Park in Richmond. The area was inundated by the Brazos River this week. The melons flood damaged homes in front of them as soon as possible. Kaufman handed the woman the unveils its new name to the community were donated by Calvin Kimble of Rosenberg. last of the donated hamburger meat. The Friends handed out food, water and other supplies. and celebrate afterwards with a meal together. The Embassy Church is locat- ed on 2512 Avenue N in Rosenberg. For more information, contact (281)342-3805. Thousands head to Navarro Middle Abbott announces ‘Rebuild Texas Fort Bend Journal School to help Hurricane victims Fund’ program The little things AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott BY AVERIL GLEASON is encouraging Americans across the [email protected] “Doing little things well is the first step country to come together and assist toward doing big things better,” — Harry Texans as they rebuild their lives in the Pastor Emilio Frias of The Church in F. Banks aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Rosenberg has been working around the Abbott announced the formation of clock since Hurricane Harvey invaded the Rebuild Texas Fund, which was es- Texas. — BH tablished by the Michael & Susan Dell And when he saw how catastrophic Foundation in partnership with the On- the storm was in Fort Bend County, his eStar Foundation to provide relief to the Around the Bend church coordinated with Navarro Mid- victims. dle School officials to help victims in For those who donate now through Rory and Terry Calhoun thrilled to need. midnight on Monday, Sept. 4 to the Re- find their Rio Vista home just as they “Navarro has become a point of pick- build Texas Fund the Michael & Susan left it during the mandatory evacua- up,” Frias said. “People in the commu- Dell Foundation will match $1 for every tion....Robert and Kim Wilbanks tak- nity have brought things to us so we can $2 in donations for the first $36 million ing in storm refugees by long-distance... deliver them to people in Fort Bend and raised. Sheridan Smith, Camille Paschal, Harris County.” Those wishing to donate can do so by Ally Walters and Mia Conde go back- On Wednesday, The Church had 500 visiting www.rebuildtx.org or by texting to-school shopping on Saturday… Aver- volunteers. And by Saturday, thousands “Rebuildtx” to 91999. “I continue to be il Martin Gleason has one last chance of people were sorting, organizing and amazed at the outpouring of support to clean her house before returning packaging donation boxes at the middle the victims of Hurricane Harvey have back to work at Terry High School on school. received from their fellow Americans,” “We’ve gotten so many donations Abbott said. “I encourage those who that we’re using the old Tractor Sup- can, to contribute to this fund that will Today’s Scripture HERALD PHOTO BY TYLER JOHNSON ply (store) as a warehouse,” Frias said. KOBE BADILLO happily helps the hurricane relief effort by unloading trucks filled with bot- help those affected by Hurricane Harvey Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my tled water at Navarro Middle School in Rosenberg. rebuild their lives.” peace I give you. I do not give to you as SEE SUPPORT, PAGE 8 the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Trump expected to end ‘Dreamer’ Mattis: NKorea threat would Thought for Today program for young immigrants bring massive military response “I am one of the people who love the WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Congress time to decide whether it wants to WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secre- doing business with the North, a veiled why of things.” Trump is expected to announce that he will address the status of the so-called Dreamers tary Jim Mattis on Sunday shot back at warning to China, and faulted South Ko- — Catherine the Great, Russian czarina end protections for young immigrants who legislation, according to two people familiar North Korea’s claimed test of a hydrogen rea for its “talk of appeasement.” (1729-1796) were brought into the country illegally as with the president’s thinking. bomb with a blunt threat, saying the U.S. The tough talk from America’s com- children, but with a six-month delay, people But it was not immediately clear how the will answer any threat from the North mander in chief and the retired Marine familiar with the plans said. six-month delay would work in practice and with a “massive military response — a general he picked to oversee the Penta- The delay in the formal dismantling of what would happen to people who currently response both effective and overwhelm- gon came as the Trump administration the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, have work permits under the program, or ing.” Earlier, President Donald Trump searched for a response to the escalating or DACA program, would be intended to give whose permits expire in the next six months. threatened to halt all trade with countries crisis. 786037 20032 2 2 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 NEWS FORT BEND HERALD Today in History Looking Fur Love BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Your World Today is Monday, Sept. 4, the in Five Minutes 247th day of 2017. There are 118 OREO BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS days left in the year. This is Labor D a y. ID#A010536 Today’s Highlight in History: STATE NATION WORLD On September 4, 1917, the Ready to be American Expeditionary Forces in France suffered their first fa- adopted! Boy, 16, a suspect in death Boy, 13,says he’s running Authorities: Assailants talities during World War I when of girl found dead in landfill for governor in Vermont attack Iraqi power station, a German plane attacked a Brit- If interested BEDFORD — A 16-year-old BURLINGTON, Vt. — A candi- 7 dead ish-run base hospital in Camiers. boy has been detained as a sus- date for governor in Vermont is BAGHDAD — At least three On this date: please contact pect in the death of a 14-year- too young to vote but he’s not too attackers entered a power sta- In 1781, Los Angeles was found- old girl whose body was found young to run. Ethan Sonneborn tion in Samarra Saturday and ed by Spanish settlers under the Ft. Bend County in a North Texas landfill. said he can run because Vermont blew themselves up, killing sev- leadership of Governor Felipe de Animal Service In a statement issued Friday, is one of two states without age en workers and wounding eight Neve. the Bedford Police Department restrictions. He needs 500 signa- security forces, Iraqi authorities In 1886, a group of Apache at 281-342-1512 said the youth detained in the tures of registered voters, a re- said. Brig. Gen. Yahya Rasool Indians led by Geronimo (also death of Kaytlynn Cargill had quirement for the ballot. said two attackers disguised known as Goyathlay, “One Who been an acquaintance of the themselves as workers and a Yawns”) surrendered to Gen. Nel- The names of these animals has been 2nd Utah police officer on added for cuteness-factor only. You girl. A police affidavit said text third wore a security forces uni- son Miles at Skeleton Canyon in may name your pet anything you like messages showed that she had paid leave over nurse arrest once you adopt them. form. Samarra is 125 kilometers Arizona. gone to meet the boy to buy SALT LAKE CITY — A sec- (78 miles) north of Baghdad. In 1888, George Eastman re- To adopt, foster or rescue animals, call marijuana on June 19, the day ond Salt Lake City police officer ceived a patent for his roll-film box she disappeared. has been put on paid leave as Activists: Dozens of IS camera, and registered his trade- Fort Bend Animal Services at 281-342-1512 or authorities investigate the use members sneak into Syria North Texas boy, 9, killed mark: “Kodak.” visit the facility at 1210 Blume Road in Rosenberg, Tx. of force in a nurse’s arrest. The despite US strikes threat In 1948, Queen Wilhelmina in apparent accidental July 26 incident captured on po- BEIRUT — Syrian opposition of the Netherlands abdicated af- Sponsored by: shooting lice body-camera video showed a activists say dozens of Islamic ter nearly six decades of rule for HALTOM CITY — Police in detective dragging a nurse from State group members and their health reasons. Haltom City just northeast of a hospital and handcuffing her families have crossed into ar- In 1951, President Harry S. Fort Worth say a 9-year-old boy after she refused to allow blood eas controlled by the extremists Truman addressed the nation has fatally shot himself with a to be drawn from an unconscious despite U.S. threats to bomb the from the Japanese peace treaty gun he found in a home. patient in a car-crash investiga- convoy. conference in San Francisco in tion. the first live, coast-to-coast televi- Dr. Michael Moore | Dr. Mark Buvinghausen sion broadcast. 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The actor on the Venice red carpet Saturday. ing-producing partner Grant Hes- In 1987, a Soviet court convicted says his latest The couple are parents of twins, lov to thinking about other points in West German pilot Mathias Rust directorial ef- born in June, and have an Italian United States history when forces of charges stemming from his fort, “Subur- home nearby on Lake Como. of division were in the ascendant. daring flight bicon,” is an At a news conference earlier in They remembered 1957 events in to Moscow’s angry movie the day, Clooney said the U.S. now Levittown, Pennsylvania, a model Red Square, for an angry is “probably the angriest I have ever suburban community where white and sentenced country — his seen the country, and I lived through residents rioted at the arrival of a him to four Festival on September 24 own. 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Mathias Internet ser- vices com- 5:30pm @ St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church us are angry — angry at ourselves, The satirical film noir stars Matt The images of white rage in the Rust 13350 Ashford Point Dr, Houston, TX 77082 angry at the way that the country is Damon and Julianne Moore as resi- movie feel unnervingly contempo- pany Google filed for in- www.facebook.com/HoustonSlavicHeritageFestival going, angry at the way the world dents of a seemingly idyllic — and rary, recalling last month’s rallies is going,” Clooney told reporters all-white — 1950s suburban com- in Charlottesville, Virginia. corporation in California. www.houstonslavicheritagefestival.com Saturday in Venice, Italy, where munity that erupts in anger when a “Unfortunately, these are issues In 2014, comedian Joan Rivers black family moves in. that are never out of vogue in our died at a New York hospital at age It fuses a script by the Coen country,” Clooney said ahead of the 81, a week after going into cardiac brothers with a narrative about film’s red carpet premiere. arrest in a doctor’s office during a racial divisions inspired — in a “We are still trying to exorcise routine medical procedure. negative way — by Donald Trump’s these problems. We’ve still got a lot Ten years ago: Toy maker Mat- presidential campaign. of work to do from our original sin tel Inc. recalled 800,000 lead-taint- “I was watching a lot of speeches of slavery and racism.” ed, Chinese-made toys worldwide, a third major recall in just over a month. 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Any birthdays 96 72 P Cloudy 88 69 P Cloudy 92 69 M Sunny called in after that will go in the The Fort Bend Herald is not responsible for the accuracy of the lottery numbers. See State Lottery website. following day. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 NEWS FORT BEND HERALD 3 SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Realtor: Time to contact FEMA A caption line and a small headline on Page 1 in the Sunday edition of the Herald incorrectly reported the Brazos River crested at 51.5 feet on Friday. It crested at 55.1 feet as the story reported correctly. BY AVERIL GLEASON [email protected] CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Since Hurricane Harvey hit We need volunteers for the Autumn west Fort Bend County more Arts & Antiques Festival on October than a week ago, hundreds of 14th in downtown Rosenberg. Interested homes have suffered water dam- volunteers should contact Volunteer age and dozens of homes have Coordinator Abby Urbina (832) 490-9856 been confirmed flooded. [email protected]. And although the hurricane has passed, residents realize the hardest part is just beginning. The community is doing its Abby Urbina part. The American Red Cross has been set up all across the county. Numerous groups have sprung up to help those in need and those helping with recovery. The next step for residents who were impacted by the flood is figuring out how to put the pieces of their lives back togeth- e r. And that includes clean up, and paying for repairs. One step is to pre-register for Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency assistance. HERALD PHOTO BY AVERIL GLEASON Greatwood resident and Re- REAL ESTATE agent Audra O’Neal, who lives in Greatwood, and marketing manager Aileen McComiskey look altor specializing in Fort Bend into ways to help Hurricane Harvey victims after the flood. County Audra O’Neal said her team wants to be a resource for families who have lost their repair, grants for personal prop- the bank,” O’Neal said. rental car. Contact rental cars Are you paying too much for life insurance? homes or suffered damages. erty replacement and unemploy- To contact O’Neal, call 281- immediately because there will “Everybody I’ve talked to ment payments. 315-1000, email audra@oneal- be a high need. Why? Rates are at all time lows! wants to help and give and if I Residents with flood insur- teamhomes.com or visit www. 3. Call FEMA and be sure to don’t know the answer to your ance have 240 days from the date onealteamhomes.com for more get a case number and point of Get instant price quotes through an online question, I’ll make sure to point of loss to file a flood insurance information. contact. FEMA will need the application process (no home visit needed)! you in the right direction,” O’Ne- claim. Rick Mathews, vice president social security numbers for all al said. FEMA officials said anyone of CenterPoint Energy, created family members. Over 50 companies to “My first tip to anyone who who suffered losses in the des- a list for families whose houses 4. Call a water recovery ser- was affected by the flood is to ignated disaster areas can apply have suffered water damage. vice and get on a list. Make sure choose from! contact FEMA — (whether they for assistance by registering on- “For everyone we know who to sign a contract that specifies have) flood insurance or not. line at www.disasterassistance. flooded, FEMA provided two the cost of the remediation. Call Today! 832-368-0029 “The sooner you contact gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA. months of living assistance,” 5. Take pictures of every- Rudy Vela [email protected] FEMA, the better.” “Every house I’ve ever sold, Mathews said. thing. All damage including wa- According to Gov. Greg Ab- I tell buyers to get flood insur- “This was not need-based, but ter lines, air condition compres- bott, over 440,000 people have ance,” O’Neal said. “This hur- rather based on number of peo- sors, windows and all flooded registered for FEMA assistance ricane brought on an 800-year ple in your family. After the two content. in Texas. flood, but there was flood dam- months, you can apply for more Mark a water line on the “FEMA only has so much age last year with the Memorial assistance.” outside and inside the house to money for non-insured people,” Day Flood and the 2016 Tax Day The following is a list of tips show the adjuster how high the O’Neal revealed. “And once that Flood from the year before. for people who suffered water water got. Victims cannot make money runs out, it’s out. “Fort Bend County is prone to damage: a claim if they do not have a pic- “That’s what happened with flooding. If you don’t have it yet, 1. Call the insurance company ture of the item. Hurricane Sandy, that’s what I recommend you getting it now now and make a flood claim not 6. Those on a long list for re- happened with Hurricane Ka- because it’s a very small price to a homeowners claim. Homeown- covery, start to pull up carpets trina, and that’s why so many pay for a security blanket.” ers insurance will not kick in for and cut dry wall (minimum off homes in New Orleans still hav- O’Neal said she is eager to a flood. our feet high). en’t been fixed.” help anyone who has questions 2. Call car insurance to claim Turning on A/C will help the According to FEMA officials, about their property. the automobiles. Cars will be a drying process as will dehumidi- individual assistance can in- “We’re putting together a list separate claim from the home. fiers. Let furniture/contents dry clude rental payment for tempo- of contractors for people to get Once receiving a claim number, out before wrapping and pack- rary housing, grants for home in touch with without breaking victims should be able to get a ing for a move. VOLUNTEERS: ‘Everyone wants to help’ www.fbherald.com lost. This time I called my daughter and said ‘come get me.’ I didn’t want to battle the river again.” Rendon arrived at the trailer park on Sunday in time to see Attack Poverty and Friends of North Rich- mond volunteers unloading bags of hurricane relief supplies. Victims filled boxes with diapers, cleaning supplies, wet wipes, canned goods, bottled water, clothing and other foods. Volunteers helped cart the heavy boxes to waiting vehicles. As other flood victims arrived, so did more volunteers, and more dona- tions. “Before we were finished setting up tables, more people showed up with donations,” said Brandon Baca, senior director of operations for At- tack Poverty. “Everyone wants to help. It was amazing.” An American Red Cross bus ar- rived with donations. Volunteers, including a group of Buddhists, DPS HERALD PHOTO BY SCOTT REESE WILLEY officers from Fort Worth, and what appeared to be the entire Richmond Rene Lasoya, a delivery driver for Papa John’s in Richmond, delivers 10 Police Department — quickly un- pizzas to the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday. “We loaded the supplies. wanted to help the people who were helping hurricane victims,” said John Calvin Kimble of Rosenberg ar- Becerra, manager of the pizza restaurant. “This is our community. We rived around 5 p.m. with a truckload wanted to our part.” of watermelons. “I thought maybe someone would grams coordinator with The Friends The Friends of North Rosenberg, enjoy these melons,” he said. “I start- of North Richmond. “What do you also turned out in force on Saturday ed driving around, handing them need? Just ask.” to help flood victims in that commu- out, and noticed this crowd.” Gilkey said his church had col- nity. He was greeted with pats on the lected a warehouse full of supplies Baca said the number of homes back, enthusiastic handshakes and for hurricane victims. damaged and the number of lives a few tears. He offered Kaufman diapers, hy- impacted in both communities is “Our angels have arrived,” Syl- gene products, nonperishable foods, staggering. via said. “We know we can count on canned foods, clothing. “We have over 100 volunteers,” he them.” “Whatever you need, we have it. said. “But we will need a ton more — The melons quickly disappeared. It’s yours,” Gilkey said. tons of volunteers. If anyone wants “We showed up and all of a sud- He said his group already had to grab a broom or mop or hammer den people who were driving by just provided supplies to The Church in and help, we’d could use the help.” stopped and pulled in with bags and Rosenberg. The Church has spent He said Attack Poverty is coor- bags of groceries, clothing and other the past several days collecting sup- dinating its efforts with Fort Bend items,” said Sarah Beth, a volunteer plies at Navarro Middle School. Recovers and the Fort Bend County with The Friends of North Rich- Kaufman thanked him for the of- Office of Emergency Management. mond. fer. Jonathan Wiles, his son and his “They asked us, ‘Do you need any- “These people will need help for dad, were among the members of thing? Can we bring you anything?’ months and months to come,” she Living Waters International in Staf- It was very touching.” said. ford helping Attack Poverty and The Tina Rigsby, a volunteer with At- “The river rose 10 inches (hih- Friends of North Richmond on Sun- tack Poverty, said the flood victims ger) than the 2016 Memorial Day d a y. are grateful for any help. Flood,” she added. “It flooded homes “Everyone wants to help whatev- “For many of these people, this that have never been flooded before. er way they can, whether it’s simply may be all the food they will get for Homes that were unaffected by last providing food and clothing or help- a while,” she said. “Many of them year’s flood flooded this week.” ing distribute supplies,” Jonathan lost their homes in the flood. Some After the city of Richmond as- said. “I just hope they have the same lost their jobs. They have no money. sesses the damage to each home, The enthusiasm a week or a month from They have no place to go. No way to Friends of North Richmond and its now.” earn a living. Nothing. They live pay- parent agency, Attack Povery, will He said he fears volunteers will check-to-paycheck. So every little bit begin the “Muck and Gut” operation eventually get “compassion fatigue” helps.” — cleaning the flooded homes, gut- or “Bystander Syndrome.” Sometimes, Rigsby added, a sym- ting them if needed, and rebuilding “After a week or two, most people patheic smile and human touch go a them. are too overwhelmed by the misery long way. Although the Edgewood Trail- to do any more,” he said. “Or they Around 6 p.m., members of Reach er Park and the entire Edgewood get Bystander Syndrom. They see all Church in Austin arrived at the trail- community lie outside of north these volunteers working away and er park. Richmond, The Friends of North they say to themselves: Well, they “How can we help?” Pastor Chris Richmond have adopted the area, have enough volunteers already. Gilkey asked Elise Kaufman, pro- Kaufman explained. They don’t need me.” 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 OPINION FORT BEND HERALD Pat on the Back Hats off to Bo Tucker, Blase Tucker, Phillip Gardovsky and Randy Bodwine, who helped rescue a family and their livestock from high water this week. Storms are frightning Our View Disasters and fear go hand in hand At the height of Hurricane Har- ment) – 60.8% to Joseph (Matthew 1:20), and to vey, Pastor David Rose jotted down 2. Terrorists attacks (manmade the shepherds (Luke 2:10), he said his thoughts on the storm, the flood- disasters) – 41% “Do not be afraid!” Celebrating our carriers ing and how people respond to di- 3. Not having enough financ- Fear can cause us to become er- sasters. es for future needs (economic) – ratic and unstable. In fear, we may ewspaper carriers work the anniversary of the boy’s hiring 39.9% do or say something that we would to deliver the news to cus- by Benjamin Day, publisher of the ere in Greater Houston, Some of the other extreme fears never contemplate in more steady tomers’ doorsteps every New York Sun. Hur- included being afraid of the death times. Adam and Eve loved God. H ricane of a loved one, needles, identity They cherished the personal ca- N day, and in The Herald’s There is a Newspaper Carrier Hall Harvey has theft, serious personal illness, the maraderie they experienced each case, each afternoon. of Fame, started in 1960, created to brought much sight of blood, and clowns. Feel evening when God came to visit. There are many people who work acknowledge some famous newspa- fear. It may be free to discount or argue with the But one day, fear caused them to the worst nat- poll, but I think we can all agree hide from their wonderful Friend. together to create a newspaper, but per carriers in our nation’s history. ural disaster that many people live with some Every human has had to deal Monday honors the newspaper car- Included in the Newspaper Carri- in American kind of fear. with fear. Even the Apostle Paul riers. er Hall of Fame are Martin Luther history. People Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, experienced fear. In 1 Corinthi- are still being made a living by exploiting our ans 2:3 ESV he wrote, “And I was Because today is Newspaper Car- King Jr., Warren Buffet and John rescued from fears. He is quoted as saying, with you in weakness and in fear riers Day. Wayne. their flooded David “Nothing has changed since Little and much trembling.” So often, we This holiday honors Barney Fla- If you see your newspaper deliv- houses. Disas- Rose Red Riding Hood faced the big bad fear that which we cannot control. herty, the first newspaper carrier, or ery boys, men or women, be sure to ter shelters wolf. What frightens us today is And this brings me back to this: are packed. Roads are closed, and exactly the same sort of thing that The power of God is greater than paperboy, hired in 1833, as well as all give them a wave as they drive down bayous are overflowing. 1220 feet frightened us yesterday. It’s just a any fear that attacks you. He can current newspaper carriers. the street. from by back door is the mighty different wolf.” defeat the enemy that would defeat Flaherty was 10 years old. Because, without them, we Brazos River. It is expected to crest What wolf scares you? Almost you! Believe it! I do! I must! at historic levels later in the week. every prayer request that I receive, How do we overcome fear? It is celebrated on Sept. 4, which is couldn’t get our paper out to you. We are praying that the levee’s has some quantity of fear includ- 1. Confront your fears with hold. ed. The “what if’s” can keep us faith (2 Corinthians 7:4-5) Can we talk about fear for a mo- awake at night, and may even par- 2. Do not doubt the power of ment?In April 2016, Chapman Uni- alyze personal progress. Fear can God to help you. (Joshua 21:45) versity in California released a na- be a cruel tyrant. 3. Remember, regardless of tionwide survey of the top fears of There is some good news for what happens, God has promised Trump vs. the filibuster average Americans. The 79 differ- fearful Americans: The power of to never leave or forsake you. (He- resident Trump brings an ate killed the filibuster for bud- arate branch of government, it is ent fear possibilities were placed God is greater than any fear that brews 13:5) outsider’s perspective to get-related bills, allowing those the first branch of government; a into eleven “domains of fear,” like attacks you! He can defeat the David G. Rose has been a creden- P the long debate over the measures to pass on a simple ma- united Congress can remove the crime, economic, manmade disas- enemy that would defeat you! In tialed minister for over 48 years. He Senate filibuster. jority vote. president, while it doesn’t work ters, environment, government, the Bible, you will often see the is the founder of Rose Chapel Min- An overwhelming majority In other words, the filibuster the other way around. technology, etc. phrase, “Do not be afraid!” When istries in Richmond, TX. Comments of the Senate disagrees with his has been steadily whittled down Nevertheless, Trump whacks The top three fears were: the angel came to Mary (Luke may be sent to www.davidrosemin- desire to kill the filibuster, which — by the Senate itself, of course, away at some of the lawmakers 1. Being dominated by corrupt 1:30), his first words were, “Do not istries.com or [email protected] means he doesn’t have a prayer and not by a headstrong presi- he will need to pass his agenda. government officials (govern- be afraid.” When the angel spoke of winning. dent — so why can’t the Senate do Hypocrisy is often at play But he’s it again? when it comes to the filibuster; not entirely Trump doesn’t have the slight- senators in the majority oppose wrong, ei- est chance, of course. the practice, while senators in Outside View ther. In May, when the president the majority support it. But there Set aside called for an end to the filibus- is also a principled, consistent Trump’s ter, McConnell said, “There is position on the filibuster. Vet- sledgeham- an overwhelming majority on a eran senators like McConnell mer tweets bipartisan basis not interested in know that while they might be in directed at changing the way the Senate op- the majority now, they could be Majority erates on the legislative calendar. in the minority next year. They Leader Mitch And that will not happen.” know a lot of bad bills might have McConnell. Byron In return, Trump has railed become law had the filibuster not In private York against McConnell and Senate existed. So many of them protect conversa- tradition. the filibuster whether they’re in tions, Trump Recently the president tweet- charge or not. has made a reasonable and so- ed, “If Senate Republicans don’t The president is an outsider phisticated case against the fili- get rid of the Filibuster Rule and who shares none of those con- buster. go to a 51% majority, few bills will cerns. But that doesn’t mean he Not only has the filibuster been be passed. 8 Dems control the doesn’t have a point. The Senate eliminated for appointments, Senate!” has changed its rules, including Trump has noted, it has also been A month ago, Trump tweeted, those on supermajorities, many eliminated (through the process “The very outdated filibuster rule times over the years. And in the of reconciliation) for some of the must go. Budget reconciliation is future, it might change them most important things the Senate killing Rs in the Senate. Mitch M, again — in Trump’s direction. does — that is, for the budget and go to 51 votes NOW and WIN. IT’S Now, stonewalled by McCon- related bills it passes each year. TIME!” nell, Trump might look for a com- So now, after all those changes, It would be an understate- promise that moves him closer what remains of the filibuster is ment to say McConnell is not to his goal. Indeed, short of fully somehow supposed to be sacred convinced, and he has essential- eliminating the filibuster, Trump and can never be changed again? ly ended the discussion with his could propose getting rid of the Trump’s question not only over-my-dead-body pronounce- 60-vote standard on motions to recognizes the reality of former ments. proceed, streamlining voting on Majority Leader’s Harry Reid’s One of the problems in the procedural matters, and other nuclear-option destruction of the Trump-McConnell relationship initiatives. Those might not suc- filibuster for appointments, and is that Trump tends to treat lead- ceed either, but at least the pres- President Trump’s missing ExComm McConnell’s extension of that to ers in Congress as if they are ident would have tried. Supreme Court nominations. his employees instead of leaders n the latest provocative act, way to determine policy for one of has a credibility problem, and It also takes into account the elected on their own and not be- Byron York is chief political North Korea fired a missile the most significant national secu- like many bullies, he tends to back reality of reconciliation, by holden to the president. correspondent for The Washing- Iover Japan, prompting Pres- rity crises facing the United States down. which, a generation ago, the Sen- Plus, Congress is not only a sep- ton Examiner. ident Trump and the world. But Trump needs to learn the to tweet, In normal times, this would be lessons of history, and when Presi- “Talking is not upsetting since the Constitution dent John Kennedy faced down the Topic of discussion the answer.” clearly established civilian-led gov- Russians over Cuba, he convened What the ernment. some of the most experienced and answer is, he But these aren’t normal times, intelligent people available to form leaves to oth- and people are much more ac- his 16-member ExComm (Exec- Co-founder of political party dies ers in the gov- cepting of the military calling the utive Committee of the National DUMMERSTON, Vt. (AP) — struggle to protect human rights and was arrested for crashing ernment, and shots than leaving it up to Trump. Security Council) which met regu- Political activist Peter Diamond- and our nation’s Constitution be- candidate forums to which he to our imagi- The problem is that these gen- larly at the White House over those stone, who helped found the gan at an early age and continued wasn’t invited. nation. Every- erals, however wise they may be, dire 13 days in October 1962. Vermont political party that first through his last weeks,” his fam- None of the Liberty Union can- body agrees Douglas represent a narrow band of advice. It was a diverse group, includ- launched Bernie Sanders for of- ily said. didates, including Diamondstone, that North Ko- Cohn Contrary to the myth that the ing Republican Douglas Dillon, fice in the 1970s, has died at age 82. Diamondstone frequently ran has been close to winning. But Di- rea’s nuclear military is trigger-happy, those who had served in the Eisenhower Diamondstone, a perennial po- for office in Vermont. In 2014, he amondstone said victory was not ambition and who have served, seen war up administration. He was retained litical candidate and the co-found- told The Associated Press his run the goal. aggression is a major national se- close, and experienced losses can by Kennedy as Secretary of the er in 1970 of the anti-war Liberty for governor that year was likely Sanders ran for U.S. Senate and curity challenge. often be just the opposite. Treasury and became his direct Union Party, defined as a nonvio- his 23rd total run for five state- governor two times each in the Yet Trump seems to treat it as Trump, on the other hand, fa- link to congressional Republicans. lent socialist party, died Wednes- wide offices since the start of the 1970s as a Liberty Union candi- a personal annoyance that can be mously asked one of his briefers Another member, Llewellyn day, his daughter said. party. He also had been escorted date but never received more than handled with tough tweets. after becoming the Republican Thompson, had served in the U.S. “Peter’s life of service in the from events for using profanities 6 percent of the vote. In contradiction, Defense Sec- nominee. “What is the point of embassy in Moscow during the retary James Mattis said, “We’re having nuclear weapons if you 1941 German invasion and later as never out of diplomatic solutions.” can’t use them?” ambassador to the USSR in both Voters worried about a com- That question should be an- Eisenhower’s Republican and The First Amendment mander-in-chief with Trump’s swered in all its complexity, and Kennedy’s Democratic adminis- erratic temperament having his not just by the president or the trations. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise finger on the nuclear button are military, but by a full range of ex- Trump’s small coterie of com- thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to as- reassured by the strength and sta- pertise available in and outside the petent generals cannot possibly semble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. bility conveyed by Mattis and his government. offer the range of informed opin- fellow generals in the administra- Meanwhile, administration of- ions Kennedy received from the tion. ficials go on television to say there ExComm, and every world leader However, with all due respect to are no good alternatives, which knows it. They know the Trump Generals Mattis, H.R. McMaster, perhaps unwittingly gives North administration has a credibility chairman of the National Securi- Korea a free pass. defificit. ty Council, and John Kelly, White Trump so far has not delivered Contact Cohn at Twitter: @doug- House chief of staff, this is not the on any of his tough tweets, so he las_cohn. Lee Hartman Scott Reese Willey Ron Depuy EDITOR & PUBLISHER MANAGING EDITOR CIRCULATION MANAGER

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Entered as periodicals at the Rosenberg Post Office. www.fbherald.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 NEWS FORT BEND HERALD 5 Needville family anxious about MASTER PSYCHIC storm, ready to get home from cruise Specializing in All Affairs in Life Appointments Only SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Rosenberg, Texas While most Fort Bend County 281-232-4436 residents wished they had gotten out of Fort Bend County during Hurricane Harvey, one Needville family was aboard a ship in the CALL FOR VENDORS Gulf of Mexico, longing to get We need vendors for the Autumn Arts back home. & Antiques Festival on October 14th Here’s the story they shared in Downtown Rosenberg. Interested with family and friends upon their vendors should contact Vendor Coordinator return this week: Martina Murphy • (281) 509-1225 The Raybion family happily [email protected] boarded the Carnival Breeze in Galveston on Aug. 20, anxious to get to their first port of call in Co- zumel for one last summer hurrah Martina Murphy before school began. After soaking up the sun in Co- zumel, they were to head to Roatan Island in Honduras, and then Be- lize, before returning to Galveston on Aug. 27, refreshed and ready for school to start the following day. They knew then-tropical storm Harvey was in the Gulf, so mom Carissa decided to check with the cruise line to see whether it would Residential & Commercial affect their trip. “We called a few days before we left, because Carnival never con- FREE Estimate and Insured tacted us to tell us anything was changing,” Carissa said. “They Needville residents Lucas and Carissa Raybion and their 7-year-old daughter Maddi, from left, have been aboard Gregory Macha, Owner just assured us that they would the Carnival Breeze cruise ship for two weeks, along with 14-year-old Gracie and 16-year-old Justufer. Hurricane 832-984-5252 reroute around the storm and that Harvey extended the family’s one-week vacation to two weeks, and they’re ready to head home. they didn’t have anything indi- cating any reason to change our schedule.” confirm that report. danger.” “I’ve been using my phone to But on their first full day at sea, “We left there on Saturday, an- Carissa said their teenagers communicate through Facebook the decision was made to go to Ro- ticipating being able to go back to have had the run of the ship messenger and Facebook, Snap- atan first, followed by Belize, then Galveston and disembark on Mon- throughout the adventure, check- chat, etc., so we’ve been able to Cozumel, still returning to Galves- day morning,” Lucas said. “But ing in with mom and dad on keep up pretty well with storm ton on Aug. 27. we were informed that the port schedule, and bashful Maddi has information because of that,” said “Then we got to Cozumel on of Galveston was still closed and also had tons of fun except for an Lucas. “Plus, I follow some of the Friday and the storm was still so we were headed to New Orleans encounter with customs in New news stations, so that’s been help- bad and the port of Galveston was to refuel and reload on provisions, Orleans. ful.” closed, so they added a day to Co- which makes me think we may not “Everyone had to get off and The Raybions said the scope of zumel and we stayed there over- have gotten anything from the oth- go through customs, and then we the catastrophic destruction left night and got to spend a whole ex- er boats in Cozumel.” came back onboard as we wanted. behind by Hurricane Harvey is tra day there,” said Carissa. By then, the Raybion children But Maddison got stopped in cus- hard to comprehend, but they are Also overnight, what had be- had learned that Needville ISD toms,” Carissa said with a laugh. grateful that most of the Needville come Category 4 Hurricane Har- postponed the start date of the “She is very anti-social and shy, area was spared; and the kids are vey slammed ashore between 2017-2018 school year to Tuesday, and when the customs officer even looking forward to getting Busy 1220Bee’s Henderson FlowersDr., Rosenberg, TX 77471 Port Aransas and Port O’Connor, Sept. 5. 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Designer BusyBeesFlowerShop.com Fort Bend County. the following morning. answer,” Carissa said. “I told her Sixteen-year-old Justufer, a “It took about eight or nine to at least show him her age by junior at Needville High School, hours to go up river to the Port of holding up her fingers, but noth- along with his sisters, 14-year-old New Orleans,” Carissa said. “Peo- ing doing. Then he asked Justufer Gracie, a freshman at that cam- ple who wanted to were able get and Gracie questions like when pus, and 7-year-old Maddison, a off and make their way back home their birthdays are, and then went 2 WEEKS second-grader at Needville Ele- or try and catch flights at their back to Maddi and asked her what mentary, were all too happy to own expense. But everyone had she calls me. I had to tell her again trade the first day of school for a to get off and go through customs. that she had to respond to him. He bonus day of excitement. Those wanting to travel back to was really centering in on her, and And their parents weren’t ex- Galveston by boat had to get back thank goodness she finally said, actly disappointed, themselves. on the ship by 1 p.m.” ‘Mom,’ and we were able to walk But they kept an ear tuned to Some 2,000 of the 4,800 passen- on through. I guess they thought weather reports, concerned about gers, many of them from states we picked her up in Mexico.” family in Needville and other other than Texas, decided to dis- On Tuesday, the Carnival parts of the greater Houston area. FREE embark and head home. Breeze headed up the Mississippi Dad Lucas said passengers were Explaining their decision to River, where it remained docked able to come and go from ship-to- stay aboard, Carissa said, “It’s Wednesday. That night, it headed shore Friday morning until about been a really smooth trip; actually, back to New Orleans, and is sched- 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. HOME DELIVERY one of the best we’ve been on, and uled arrived in Galveston on Sat- “During the day on Saturday,” we’ve taken about 10 cruises. The urday, Sept. 2. said Carissa, “two other Carnival boat has had lots of activities to Although its passengers have ships showed up in port, the Sen- keep you busy, and they keep hav- been joking about their “buy one sation and the Triumph.” ing to revise the schedule due to week, get one week free” cruise, Have the Fort Bend Herald Carissa said she was told their the itinerary changes. There has most seem to be ready to get home, ship received supplies such as food been plenty of food, water, drinks, with many anxious about what delivered to your home and other necessities from the oth- etc., and at no point have we felt in they will find. er two ships, but she was unable to ABSOLUTELY FREE Needville trustees delay first day of class for 2 weeks* Needville ISD administrators Bend ISD, Katy ISD and Needville The community outpouring of have made the decision to delay the ISD work closely because we have aid by young and old alike is won- start of school one more week, in the many staff that live and work in derful. YOUR “LOCAL” NEWS best interest of staff and students. each other’s districts; so we try to There are many districts in Staff will report to work Friday, coordinate with each other for the much worse shape than us and our AND INFORMATION SOURCE Sept. 8, and students will start class- benefit of all,” said Rhodes. prayers go out to them.” es Monday, Sept. 11. The first day He said several factors came into In addressing rumors that Whar- of school for NISD was originally play in making the decision to delay ton ISD students may transfer to scheduled for Aug. 28, but was post- the start of school for NISD another Needville ISD in the wake of the de- Find out for yourself how the poned to Sept. 5 because of Hurri- week. struction in that area, Rhodes said Fort Bend Herald is the most cane Harvey. “Our particular issue, besides he has not received any such request “We will start school on the 11th families being displaced and los- from Wharton administrators; how- dependable resource to stay on top of September and make this 2017- ing personal property, is primarily ever, if their students do need to at- 2018 school year one to remember,” lacking sufficient staff to open,” he tend class in Needville, they will be of important local stories – stories said Superintendent Curtis Rhodes. explained. welcome with open arms. At this point, he said, the last day “As we took roll call of all our dis- “We are a public school, and that will keep you connected to your of school will remain as scheduled trict staff, including transportation, in these situations when children community. From state and local on Friday, June 1, with graduation food service, and instructional em- are evacuated or displaced, they at 7 p.m. ployees, we were at about 30 percent are considered homeless,” he said. government to the best in local “We have built-in additional days who couldn’t be back next week, or “The Federal Law called the McKin- for emergencies, so there is not a were very unsure. Many of our staff ney-Vento Assistance Act requires schools, entertainment and sports. problem with NISD completing the live outside Needville, across rivers us to provide educational services required time within our current or in flooded areas.” just as we would for students within The Fort Bend Herald delivers you calendar,” said Rhodes. Also of concern to Needville ISD NISD boundaries.” He said the Texas Education administrators is the flow of traffic Rhodes said Needville ISD weath- local information that you’ll Agency has announced that it will on State Highway 36 South when ered the storm with relatively few find nowhere else. waive the two weeks of school stu- the district’s students start back to problems, among them its sewer dents will miss. school. Because the highway is a plant at capacity due to fresh water, “A main concern is truly compas- major transportation route for the but it is fine now. sion for those who lost everything coastal areas, safety for students In addition, the fire alarm at one It's Easy! Order your and need a little time to take care of and their families is an issue. campus was malfunctioning, caus- their personal property and lives,” “This is truly a devastating di- ing the air conditioning unit to shut said Rhodes. saster, from the lack of food in the down until it could be repaired. 2-Week FREE trial now. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, region to the possibility of limited “Our facilities came through the Rhodes participates in daily Region fuel,” Rhodes said. “In the grand storm pretty well, but without staff 4 Education Service Center confer- scheme of life, starting school as we cannot take care of the students. 281-342-4474 ence calls with all 52 school superin- soon as possible when families are We want the first day of school to tendents in the area, as well as rep- struggling just did not make sense be outstanding for our students and resentatives from various offices of for NISD. I am so proud of our staff,” Rhodes said. emergency management. community, helping each other out “Our administrative team and He also communicates with some through this disaster. I visited the school board feel the best option for of NISD’s neighboring districts to shelter at Creekside Christian Fel- NISD is to wait and start with every- the west. lowship several times last weekend thing ready on Sept. 11 and have the “Lamar Consolidated ISD, Fort and earlier in the week. greatest year in Needville history.” *New Subscriber Offer Only. Must not have been an active subscriber in the past 60 days. 6 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 SPORTS FORT BEND HERALD High School Fielder’s indifference Sports Calendar LCISD football teams to wait until week 3 will resume classes on Sept. 11 and from the LCISD athletes at Com- ball this weekend. A win-win Travis, Needville, LCISD athletics will begin after mon Threads, the Red Cross Fort Bend ISD teams will Brazos have games that. All football, volleyball, ten- shelters and with cleanup in not be playing official games. nis and cross country events have neighborhoods. Instead, each team has set up for Houston Foster this weekend been canceled up to that point. “This chance to help their scrimmages. friends and neighbors is not just Astros right to BY RYAN DUNSMORE “We will focus on assisting our The Travis Tigers will be students and families to regroup helping them to heal from this at Katy Taylor on Saturday at [email protected] tragedy but is also reinforcing acquire Verlander Saturday, Sept. 16 from this disaster,” Lamar CISD 10:30 a.m. in tuneup for their that some of life’s most import- The Houston Astros aren’t known Athletic competition has al- athletic director Nicole Nelson week three game against Fort Football: Falcons vs. Seven Lakes, ant lessons aren’t taught in class- for making a splash on the trade mar- ways been a cornerstone of the said. Bend Elkins. Traylor Stadium, 6 rooms or on athletic fields,” Nel- ket. high school experience. But sports Football opens its delayed sea- son said. Carlos Beltran in 2004 and Ran- took a back seat after Hurricane son in week three with four games Needville ISD “It also reminds all of us that Needville ISD will not return dy Johnson in 1998 come to mind for Harvey ripped through Fort Bend slated at Traylor Stadium, includ- we have some remarkable young moves that shook up the baseball world. County. ing homecoming games with Ter- to school until Sept. 11 but the ry and George Ranch. people in LCISD, their acts of football team will begin action But for the most part, the Astros’ Fulshear Coaches, staffers, athletes and service and commitment to their Coaches will oversee voluntary on Friday. The Blue Jays open- trades have been around prospects athletic trainers jumped into ac- community are inspirational to practices starting on Thursday, er was canceled but coach Mike coming and going that have been a dou- tion to help their fellow man from us all.” Thursday, Sept. 14 Sept. 7. ble-edged sword. For every Jeff Bagwell Fulshear to Missouri City. Nelson added that junior ath- Giles’ squad is slated to take on “We know that for some, getting and Mike Scott there is a Ken Camini- But with Fort Bend County letics will be pushed back but Brookshire Royal on Friday. Football: Chargers vs. George Ranch the chance to be with their coach- ti, Steve Finley, slowly getting back to normal, the more information will be avail- The Needville football team JV, Charger Stadium, 7 es and teammates will be a wel- Curt Schilling question became, when will the able this week. will practice on Monday. come step towards normalcy as and Kenny Lof- high school teams return to the Brazos ISD ton. Even Joe field and court? we all work together through this Fort Bend ISD recovery,” Nelson said. Like LCISD, FBISD will re- The Brazos Cougars will play Morgan. Lamar CISD Nelson said she was also proud turn to school on Sept. 11. But their scheduled game on Friday The Astros George Ranch The Lamar Consolidated ISD to see the outpouring of support unlike LCISD, there will be foot- against Burton on the road. have been even more stingy with trades under Saturday, Sept. 16 General Manag- er Jeff Luhnow. Football: Longhorns vs. UANL Tigers, The team clear- Traylor Stadium, 3 (Homecoming) Lady Jays finish 3rd at Saint Mary’s Hall Ryan BY RYAN DUNSMORE ly values pros- Dunsmore pects, and for [email protected] the most part, The Needville Lady Jays earned third-place he has been right to do so. Lamar Consolidated recognition at the Saint Mary’s Hall volleyball But it was the right time to part ways tournament in San Antonito over the weekend. with a few prospects last week. After a going undefeated on day one, the It was too perfect of an opportunity Friday, Sept. 15 Lady Jays finished with an overall record of for the Astros to pass up on Justin Ver- 5-1 through day two. lander. Football: Mustangs vs. Brazoswood, Needville defeated host Saint Mary’s Hall I truly believe that the Astros did Traylor Stadium, 7 (2-0), dropped its lone losing match to St. Ste- have enough pitching currently on the phen’s Episcopal (1-2) and swept Devine for a staff to get through the playoffs, but second time in the third-place game. the playoffs aren’t a time to be average. The Lady Jays made short work of the Bar- Frankly, a handful of the Astros start- Terry onesses, 25-16, 25-10 in the opening match on ing pitchers have been average over the Saturday. month of August: Dallas Keuchel was Junior Anna Gadway had nine kills and 2-3 with a 5.05 ERA, Mike Fiers was 1-4 Thursday, Sept. 14 three aces. Senior Sydney Sacra had four with a 7.44 ERA, Charlie Morton was blocks and senior Kaitlyn Kovarsik had 10 1-2 with a 4.20 and Brad Peacock was 1-1 Football: Rangers vs. Spring Woods, digs. Senior Janssen Cain had 12 assists. with 4.45 ERA. Traylor Stadium, 7 (Homecoming) The loss to St. Stephen’s Episcopal was a On top of that, the No.2 starter tight one, 21-25, 26-16, 13-15. Lance McCullers can’t stay on the field. Sacra again led the Lady Jays in kills with McCullers has been put on the disabled seven and Gadway had six. Senior Peyton Su- list twice in 2017 with back issues. lak had three aces. Verlander comes in on a hot streak, Travis Kovarsik had 11 digs and senior Hayden he was 4-1 with a 2.36 ERA in August. Smyers had eight digs. Senior Janssen Cain On top of his current play, the As- Saturday had 10 assists. tros got a pitcher with World Series Needville won its second match against experience. Verlander has just under 100 playoff innings under his belt with Football: Travis at Katy Taylor, Katy Taylor Devine, 25-16, 25-21. a 3.39 ERA. H.S., 10:30 a.m. (Scrimmage) Sacra had eight skills and Gadway had sev- en. Kovarik had 13 digs and Cain had six. Gad- The playoff rotation is all but set. Needville head coach Amy Schultz and the varsity volleyball team pictured in San Antonio after way also had 14 assists. Expect Dallas Keuchel, Justin Verland- capturing third place at St. Mary’s Hall Tournament. er and Lance McCullers Jr. to start the first three games. Needville MLB The experience has already paid div- idends for Houston in 2017 with Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran and Josh Red- Friday ‘Winner’ Justin Verlander introduced in Houston dick proving to be perfect pieces for the American League’s top offense. HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Ver- our club is exactly what we need to “Excitement is an understate- Manager A.J. Hinch loves the Football: Blue Jays vs. Brookshire It’s now time for the veteran pitcher lander only had about 30 minutes to maximize our chances of not only ment,” Keuchel said. “Anytime you experience he brings to the team Royal, Blue Jay Stadium, 7:30 to impart his wisdom to the Astros staff. decide whether to accept a trade the winning this year but potentially in get a perennial All-Star and pitcher and joked that he was already 2-0 That experience is also a key in- Houston Astros. the years to come.” of this caliber and what he’s done with the Astros after they won both jection. The Astros lead in American In the end, he figured he simply Verlander beamed as he donned it just makes the team that much games of their doubleheader on League’s No. 1 seed is only three games couldn’t pass up a chance to join the his Astros cap, a different look for better.” Saturday after Verlander arrived at over the Indians, who have won 10 team with the American League’s the 34-year-old after he spent his Verlander is looking forward to Minute Maid Park. games in a row. Brazos best record. entire 13-year career playing for getting to know Houston’s pitchers “He’s a winner,” Hinch said. For all the positives of Verlander, “Ultimately it came down to win- the Tigers. The trade came amid a and hopes he can learn from the “We’ve had a couple of seasons the cost wasn’t as high as it could have ning and joining an organization difficult week for the city after Hur- group. here in a row that we’re very proud been. The Astros sent three top 15 pros- Friday that is set up to win for a long time,” ricane Harvey caused catastrophic “I’m excited to work with these of that are winning seasons and pects to Detroit: RHP Franklin Perez, he said. flooding throughout the area. guys and see these guys up close,” he’s going to create more of that outfielder Daz Cameron and catcher Football: Cougars at Burton, Panther The right-hander was acquired “Hopefully we can bring a cham- he said. “I think this rotation has a for us ... he’s as big of a potential Jake Rogers. Stadium, 7:30 from the Detroit Tigers on Thurs- pionship to a city that really could chance to be something pretty spe- impact as we could have imagined.” All have their upsides but Houston day night in exchange for three use something like that right now cial.” Verlander will make his debut didn’t have to send any of its key cogs minor leaguers just before the and hopefully I can be a part of that The six-time All Star is a play- for the Astros on Tuesday at Seattle. like Alex Bregman, Francis Martes, deadline for having players eligible and we can give this city something off veteran having appeared in the He’s already thought about what it Kyle Tucker or Forrest Whitley. for postseason play, and was intro- to rally around,” Verlander said. postseason five times. He is 7-5 with will be like to pitch for team other This is a win-win for the Astros. Professional duced in Houston on Sunday. The addition of Verlander bol- a 3.39 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 16 than the Tigers for the first time in Even if 2017 doesn’t pan out, Verlander “We’ve done a lot of work since ster’s an already solid rotation led career starts in the playoffs. his professional career after he was will anchor the Astros rotation for the Sports Calendar Jim Crane bought the team in 2011 by 2015 Cy Young Award winner He is 10-8 with a 3.82 ERA in 28 drafted by Detroit in 2004. next two season for $20 million per year. to put this team in a position to po- Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCull- starts this season. The Tigers got “It will be different in my rou- Far less a cost, compared to his nearly tentially bring the first champion- ers. Keuchel, who voiced displea- minor league prospects outfielder tine and everything getting ready $30 million per year previously. ship to the city of Houston,” gener- sure after the Astros failed to make Daz Cameron, right-hander Frank- and just getting accustomed to ev- Astros, now go win it all for Houston al manager Jeff Luhnow said. “And any big trades in July, is thrilled to lin Perez and catcher Jake Rogers erything around, but once you step and Verlander. adding a top of the rotation-caliber add another ace to Houston’s pitch- as well as a player to be named later on the mound it’s business as usu- Reach Ryan Dunsmore at rdun- Astros pitcher, All-Star, Cy Young, MVP to ing staff. or cash in the deal. al,” he said. [email protected]. Monday MLB on deck NFL MLB: Astros at Mariners, 5:40 Lance McCullers set to Season preview: Watt back to anchor Tuesday

MLB: Astros at Mariners, 9:10 return for Mariners series Texans defense, Savage gets chance BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS they open a series in Chicago against BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS could be suspect at safety after losing Weeden appeared in two games the White Sox. The AL Central leaders Demps in free agency. with one start for Houston in 2015, are having their best run since setting Fantasy Players To Watch: WR but did not play last season. Hous- A look at what’s happening all HOUSTON TEXANS around the majors Monday: a team record with 14 straight wins DeAndre Hopkins, Miller, defense. ton’s starter is Tom Savage and for- Dash last year, and have outscored oppo- New faces: QB Deshaun Watson, Expectations: If Watt is healthy mer Clemson star Deshaun Watson, RB D’Onta Foreman, LB Zach Cun- McCullers off DL nents 79-18 during this string. Trevor and back to form, Houston’s defense who was drafted in the first round ningham, K Ka’imi Fairbairn, line- Saturday, Sept. 9 Astros RHP Lance McCullers (back Bauer (14-8, 4.46) is set to start for the featuring him and Clowney should this year, is the team’s backup at backers coach Mike Vrabel promot- discomfort) will come off the disabled Indians — he’s won a career-best seven be among best. Question is if Tom quarterback. ed to defensive coordinator. NWSL: Dash at North Carolina Courage, list to make his first start since July 30 consecutive decisions. Savage, expected to start, or Watson Houston also released offensive Key losses: QB Brock Osweiler, 6:30 on Wednesday at Seattle. can step up and provide consistent lineman David Quessenberry, a can- Arizona ahead CB A.J. Bouye, S Quintin Demps, of- UP NEXT quarterback play after years of cer survivor who had been on the The Diamondbacks have either led fensive coordinator George Godsey. Astros ace Dallas Keuchel (11-3, 2.91 problems at position. If Houston fi- team’s non-football illness list since or been tied for 79 straight innings. Strengths: Houston’s defensive ERA) is scheduled to pitch in the open- nally gets its QB situation solved and 2015, but finished chemotherapy and That’s resulted in a 10-game winning front should be strength of team er of a series against the Mariners on Miller has another good season, Tex- returned to practice this offseason. streak for Arizona, its best since a with three-time Defensive Player of Dynamo Monday. He allowed six runs in six in- ans could contend for championship The Texans also released safe- franchise-best 12 wins in a row in 2003. Year J.J. Watt returning after miss- nings in an 8-1 loss to the Rangers in after failing to get out of divisional ty Lonnie Ballentine, who had ap- Next up is a series at Dodger Stadium, ing most of last season after two Saturday, Sept. 9 his last outing. round of playoffs in previous four peared in four games over the last with lefty Robbie Ray facing Los Ange- back surgeries, and 2014 top overall postseason trips. two seasons, speedy receiver Wen- Labor of love les lefty Rich Hill. The Dodgers have pick Jadeveon Clowney coming off MLS: Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:30 dall Williams, who played three The streaking Cleveland Indians the best record in the majors despite best season. Lamar Miller returns to Novack, Weeden cut games as a rookie last season and try to win their 12th in a row when losing eight of their last nine. lead strong group of running backs HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston after rushing for 1,073 yards last sea- Texans released kicker Nick Novak, safety K.J. Dillon who appeared in son in first year in Houston. Group their starter for the past two seasons, five games last year. Soccer Atlantic League should get boost this year with ad- and veteran quarterback Brandon Also released on Saturday were Texans dition of Foreman, last year’s Doak Weeden as they reduced their roster receivers Dres Anderson, Justin Seattle ‘Reigns’ Blue Crabs hold Walker Award winner, who will be to the 53-player maximum Saturday. Hardee, Germone Hopper, Riley Sunday Skeeters down good complement to smaller Miller. Novak lost his job because of McCarron, Chris Thompson and on Dash, 1-0 Weaknesses: Questions abound the performance in camp of former Marcus Leak; linebackers Avery NFL: Texans vs. Jaguars, 12 BY HERALD STAFF BY HERALD STAFF on offensive line with veteran left UCLA standout Ka’imi Fairbairn. Williams, Sio Moore, Mike Cata- The Houston Dash were forced out The Sugar Land Skeeters could tackle Duane Brown still holding out Fairbairn signed with the Texans pano, Tony Washington, Shakeel of their home at BBVA Compass Sta- only muster three hits on Sunday and unit looking shaky in presea- last season after going undrafted and Rashad, Gimel President and Eric dium on Sunday due to the aftermath against the Southern Maryland son. Texans need center Nick Mar- spent all of last year on the injured Lee; offensive linemen Erik Austell, of Hurricane Harvey. Blue Crabs. tin, who missed all of rookie season reserve. Chad Slade, Josh Walker and Lau- Skeeters The Dash lost 1-0 to the Seattle The Skeeters fell 6-1 at Constel- with injury, to develop quickly and Novak appeared in every game rence Gibson; defensive linemen Eli Reign at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. lation Field. guard Xavier Su’a-Filo to improve last season and made 35 of 41 field Ankou, Rickey Hatley and Daniel Monday Dash GK Jane Campbell stopped Sugar Land’s one run came if they hope to have more potent goals and 22 of 25 extra points. He Ross; cornerbacks Bryce Jones and a penalty kick in the ninth minute from Caleb Ramsey, who lifted a offense. Team is set at cornerback signed with the Texans in 2015 after Marcus Roberson; tight end Evan but couldn’t stop a shot from Merritt Atlantic League: Skeeters vs. sacrifice fly plating Travis Scott in with veterans Johnathan Joseph spending the previous four seasons Baylis and running back Dare Ogun- Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 2:05 Mathias in the 49th minute. the second inning. and Kareem Jackson, but Houston with the Chargers. bowale. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 SPORTS FORT BEND HERALD 7 US Open COLLEGE FOOTBALL Rosen, UCLA Herman’s Liberty shocks Florida State QB Quarterfinals to be set overcome 34-point Baylor 48-45 in Francois to miss deficit to top A&M Texas debut Rhule’s debut rest of season after Labor Day play LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA practiced a fake spike last week, nev- WACO, Texas (AP) — Matt Rhule TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — grees (22 Celsius). was a dud BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS er imagining that it would cap off the said he didn’t see any finger-point- Florida State quarterback Deondre AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bad de- biggest comeback in school history. ing or yelling after his coaching de- Francois will miss the rest of the Monday’s weather fense, bad special teams and bad A quick look at the U.S. Open : Josh Rosen faked the spike and but for Baylor ended with the Bears season after tearing the patellar Sunny. High of 80 degrees (27 penalties. And the same old result. threw a 10-yard touchdown pass losing to a lower-division opponent tendon in his left knee in the fourth Look-ahead to Monday Celsius). Outside of those $10 million lock- to Jordan Lasley with 43 seconds for just the second time ever. quarter Saturday night in a 24-7 loss The remainder of the men’s er rooms, Tom Herman hasn’t really remaining and UCLA overcame a The son of a minister and foot- to No. 1 Alabama in Atlanta. and women’s quarterfinals will Sunday’s results fixed much at Texas so far. 34-point deficit to stun Texas A&M ball coach already knew there was People familiar with the situa- be set. Rafael Nadal and Rog- Men’s fourth round: No. 12 With a 51-41 loss to Maryland 45-44 on Sunday night. plenty of work to do following a sex- tion confirmed the injury to The er Federer play their fourth- Pablo Carreno Busta beat De- on Saturday, Herman’s Longhorns “How many seconds were left ual assault scandal that rocked the Associated Press on Sunday night. round matches, and another tripped into the 2017 season looking nis Shapovalov 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 7-6 when we did it? 40? That’s when nation’s largest Baptist university They spoke on condition of an- former champion is in action a lot like the team from 2016. And (3); No. 29 Diego Schwartzman we thought of it. Not before then,” near the height of its Big 12 success. onymity because of the school’s in a match where he considers 2015. And 2014. beat No. 16 Lucas Pouille 7-6 (3), UCLA offensive coordinator Jedd Stephen Calvert threw for 447 medical information policy. himself the underdog. Once again, Texas got pushed 7-5, 2-6, 6-2. Fisch said. yards and three touchdowns and The Tallahassee Democrat first No. 24 Juan Martin del Potro, around at the line of scrimmage and Rosen was 35 of 59 for 491 yards Liberty opened its final FCS season reported the injury. who won the 2009 title when he Women’s fourth round: No. gave up big plays on special teams and four fourth-quarter touchdowns, with a stunning 48-45 win over the beat Nadal and Federer back- 9 Venus Williams beat Carla along with big-play touchdowns in a and Jalen Starks and Soso Jamabo Bears on Saturday night. to-back, faces No. 6 seed Domi- Suarez Navarro 6-3, 3-6, 6-1; No. loss that deflated a fan base eager for had scoring runs for the Bruins in “You didn’t see any guys in the TCU opens nic Thiem. 16 Anastasija Sevastova beat Herman to turn things around after the opener for both teams. locker room saying, ‘Hey defense “He’s having a great season three consecutive losing seasons un- Maria Sharapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-2; UCLA overcame a deficit of more you did this. Hey offense you did season with rout already. He’s the favorite for the der Charlie Strong. Sloane Stephens beat No. 30 Ju- than 20 points for the first time since this,’” Rhule said. “You saw a bunch match. Texas is back? Back to where it lia Goerges 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. overcoming a 22-0 hole in the first of guys that said, ‘Hey this is what of Jackson State But I like to play him,” del was before. And Strong isn’t around quarter of the 2005 Sun Bowl against happened. Let’s move forward.’ Potro said. to blame for this one. Herman FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Stat of the day Northwestern. Hoping every guy in this room says, Federer will play the winner praised his team for fighting to the Kenny Hill threw for 206 yards 5-foot-7 — The height of Rosen threw for 292 yards and the ‘Hey what could I have done differ- of that match if he can beat end of the game but that will be of and four touchdowns as TCU No. 29 seed Diego Schwartz- four scoring passes in the final 15 ently.’ If we all have that approach, No. 33 Philipp Kohlschreiber, little solace in a program that lost its cruised past Jackson State 63-0 man, making him the shortest minutes to overcome a 27-point mar- we’ll be fine.” while the top-seeded Nadal home opener for the first time since on Saturday night. gin. The Bears lost their seventh goes against unseeded Alexan- Grand Slam quarterfinalist 1999. Desmon White had a pair “My career at UCLA, we’ve had straight regular-season game since dr Dolgopolov. since Jaime Yzaga, also 5-7, at “I told our guys never to get of touchdown receptions and a lot of times where the chips didn’t starting 6-0 last season, while a On the women’s side, the 1994 U.S. Open, according to used to this feeling, but that we all TCU won its 16th straight home fall in our favor, and I think it’s time 19-game regular-season winning top-seeded Karolina Pliskova the ATP. thought that we were going to come opener, the nation’s fifth-longest that finally it did,” Rosen said. streak against nonconference oppo- and No. 4 Elina Svitolina both in here and in nine months, sprin- streak. UCLA scored touchdowns on five nents ended. face American opponents. Quote of the day kle some fairy dust on this team and “I was proud of the group. straight possessions after trailing 44- Rhule was hired after a year with Pliskova opens play against “The good thing is I know think that we’ve arrived, then we’re Proud of how they handled them- 10 with 4:08 to play in the third quar- interim coach Jim Grobe following unseeded Jennifer Brady, while I’m not going to be in an MRI wrong,” Herman said. selves,” TCU coach Gary Patter- ter. Rosen threw touchdown passes the scandal that led to the firing of Svitolina takes on No. 15 Madi- Herman didn’t sound angry in son said. “They acted more like machine tomorrow. I think of 9 and 42 yards to Darren Andrews two-time Big 12-winning coach Art son Keys in a night match. his postgame comments. He was that was what we were supposed that’s a pretty big positive. Had before finding Theo Howard for a 16- Briles. The Bears lost an opener rather subdued. And his players to, which probably excited me Sunday’s forecast a few of those in the summer.” yard score on a broken play with 3:08 for the first time since Briles’ first said the problems can be fixed. more than anything else.” Partly cloudy. High of 71 de- — Maria Sharapova. remaining. game in 2008. FEATURES

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Debbie Kaminski, County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, ROBOTICS INSTRUCTOR INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Rich- ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR HVAC INSTRUCTOR INSTRUCTOR mond, TX 77469 for the follow- Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg, TX ing until TUESDAY,SEPTEM- is actively searching for a new Robotics Instruct- Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg, TX Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg, TX Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg, TX BER 26, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. or to join our team. is actively searching for a new Industrial Sys- is actively searching for a new HVAC Instructor is actively searching for a new Industrial Main- (CST). All bids will then be pub- tems Engineer Instructor to join our team. to join our team. tenance Instructor to join our team. licly opened and read in the Of- Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Robotics or related field and 3 years work exper- fice of the Purchasing Agent, Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Requirements Associateʼs degree in Industrial Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, ience in industrial robotics andʼ automated manu- Industrial Systems and 5 years work experience Heating & Air Conditioning and 3 years work Maintenance and 3 years work experience in a Suite 201, Richmond, TX facturing controls. preferred. experience preferred. related field is preferred. 77469. Bids received after the ʼ Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 254-867-3955 Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 325-235-7446 Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 325-235-7446 Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 254-867-3955 specified time will be returned for more information. Job Req. #26502 unopened. All addendums will for more information. Job Req. #26631 for more information. Job Req. #26624 for more information. Job Req. #31105 be posted on Purchasing ʼ Agentʼs website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. 930 Legal 930 Legal 400 Trades 400 Trades 400 Trades 1. BID 17-094 – SLOPE RE- Notices Notices PAIRATKEEGANʼSBAYOU: A pre-bid conference will be REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 9:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP conducted on T u e s d a y , Proposals will be received in conference will be held at the September 12, 2017 a t the Office of Debbie Kaminski, Fort Bend County Purchasing 9:00AM (CST). The pre-bid CPPB, County Purchasing Department located in the Trav- conference will be held at the Agent, Fort Bend County, Trav- is Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite Fort Bend County Purchasing WELDING INSTRUCTOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ELECTRICAL POWER is Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. Department located in the Trav- 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for All bidders are encouraged to SAFETY INSTRUCTOR LINEWORKER is Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg, TX the following until TUESDAY, attend is actively searching for a new Welding Instruct- 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg, TX OCTOBER 3, 2017 at 2:00 Fort Bend County reserves the or to join our team. Texas State Technical College is Rosenberg, TX All bidders are encouraged to is actively searching for a new Environmental P.M. CST). All proposals will right to reject any or all propos- is actively searching for a new Electrical Power attend Health & Safety Instructor to join our team. then be opened in the Office of als. Successful firm will be re- Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Lineworker Instructor to join our team. Unit pricing required; payment the Purchasing Agent, Travis quired to provide bonds. Welding Technology and 3 years work experi- will be by check. Bonds are re- Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Signed: Debbie Kaminski, ence preferred. quired. Fort Bend County re- Environmental Health & Safety and 3 years of Electrical Power, 2 years work experience and Richmond, TX 77469 and the CPPB., Purchasing Agent serves the right to reject any or Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 325-235-7446 work experience. completion of standard lineman certifications. names of the proposers made Fort Bend County, Richmond, all bids. for more information. Job Req. #28582 public. Proposals received after Texas Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 254-867-3955 Signed: Debbie Kaminski, Pur- Apply online at tstc.jobs or call 325-235-7446 the specified time will be re- for more information. Job Req. #26504 chasing Agent for more information. Job Req. #26483 turned unopened. CDs are Fort Bend County, Richmond, PUT YOUR money available in the Purchasing Texas worries behind you with Agentʼs Office. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing the Fort Bend Herald Where can I find Buyers and sellers Agentʼs website located at Want Ads. Call 232- bargains? 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The escape rising water. Diana took dogs were so nervous.” time to visit one of the 59 shelters She held up a fluffy, white Mal- opened to hurricane victims. Here tese. “This is little Bandit,” said is what she saw. Joyce. “It’s worked out. This is lovely. BY DIANA NGUYEN We cannot believe they brought [email protected] in portable showers. They have everything. They have a cat After Hurricane Harvey hit room, a dog room, you cannot be the Texas Gulf Coast and made hungry here. its disastrous way through Fort “The food is delicious. Differ- Bend County, sunshine slowly ent people from the community returned and the rainfall finally have brought in food. Everyone departed. will go out of their way to make Volunteers, coming from both sure you’re comfortable. It’s been unaffected and flooded homes, wonderful.” were present at the Gallery Fur- Volunteer Christina Arca, a niture store in Richmond on Pecan Grove resident and mom Thursday to lend a helping hand of two, shared that her house in whichever way they could. was listed under voluntary evac- Foster High School junior uation map. Breven Jackson, 16, heard about “I’ve been here since Monday the need for volunteers through and all around me was already the news. red,” she said of the mandatory “Where I live, right there by evacuation zone. “I was the only Highway 99 and Bellaire, our one that stayed yellow. house was perfectly fine,” said “A few hours after I was here, Breven. “The only thing that everything turned mandatory. was flooded was the streets. As HERALD PHOTO BY DIANA NGUYEN “Everyone has been wonder- soon as we were able to get out AFTER FACING the effects of Hurricane Harvey, New Territory resident Ivan Pidjirsky, 12, and his family sought shelter at Gallery Furniture in Rich- ful. They had portable showers of our neighborhood, we came mond. Here, Ivan, with his dog Sirius, lies down on a mattress in the Green Room. delivered by Monday evening. straight here. I’ve been here for They had catered food brought about six hours.” in, the kitchen opened up the Along with his younger first Monday night, they had ev- brother and dad, Breven packed erything. essentials like toiletries and pa- “Monday night, they sent in per towels for residents whose 50 more mattresses and on Tues- homes have been affected by day morning, they had breakfast Harvey. brought in.” The people came across, he Christina noted that due to the described, were easy to get along hurricane, she hasn’t been able with. to go to work. “My boss is so gen- “Everyone back there, all the erous, he paid us for the week,” volunteers, I got to know them,” she said. “They wired money to he said. “I got to meet a lot of our accounts. nice people.” “Today was supposed to be Inside the shelter sat an elder- payday. We got our money yes- ly woman by the name of Joyce terday. Some people are working Daugherty, along with her hus- from home.” band and two dogs. The family Christina’s mom and one of left their house in New Territory Christina’s two daughters (the house Monday morning due to a other daughter is safe at the mandatory evacuation. University of St. Thomas) also “We’ve been here since Mon- stayed at the shelter. day. We heard about the evacua- “My mom has been walking tion Sunday night and at about around with her walker, keeping 11 o’clock, we started working herself busy, exploring a new at our house and stayed up un- place,” she said. “I told her, ‘Get til 3:30 a.m. [moving] things up- your walk in, get your steps.’” stairs,” Joyce recalled. “Then And the kindness of the com- we started looking for a place to munity seems to be endless. stay.” “A grooming person came,” Joyce noted that some houses Christina added. “She voluntari- in her neighborhood were flood- ly showered and groomed the ed. dogs. That made the dogs and the “They’re waiting for the levee owners feel so much better.” to go down, or it’s going to go over the levee, which will make more houses flooded,” she said. n Have your own flood “But if the levee breaks… That’s why it’s dangerous. We’re story to share with our waiting to see if the Brazos Riv- readers? Email us your ers is already out of its banks.” journal at fbheral.com When the couple first ar- HERALD PHOTO BY DIANA NGUYEN HERALD PHOTO BY DIANA NGUYEN FOSTER HIGH School junior Breven Jackson, 16, carries bags of toilet JOYCE DAUGHERTY of New Territory, with her Maltese Bandit, evacuated and we’ll share with the rived at the shelter, there wasn’t rest of our readers online enough room, so they slept in paper, hygiene products and paper towels to give out to those affected her home due to Hurricane Harvey’s overflow of rainfall in the Brazos Riv- the car. by Hurricane Harvey, while volunteering at the Gallery Furniture store in er, and sought shelter at the Gallery Furniture store in Richmond. at fbherald.com. Richmond.

HERALD PHOTO BY DIANA NGUYEN HERALD PHOTO BY DIANA NGUYEN FROM LEFT, Allie Mabrey, 13, sister Leann, 16, mom Karen, and Allie Kaiser, 24, volunteer at Gallery Furniture orga- VOLUNTEER PAT McGraw organizes bottles of water at the Gallery Furniture store in Richmond, which serves nizing hygiene products into gift bags to hand out to those whose homes have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. as a shelter for those displaced during Hurricane Harvey.

Fort Bend County residents turned out in droves to help neighbors and strangers alike after the hurricane. Got photos of your kids or students helping out? Email them to newsroom@fbherald. com and we’ll share

KOBE BADILLO happily helps the hurricane relief effort by unload- them with our readers ing trucks filled with bottled water at Navarro Middle School in online at fbherald.com AFTER EVACUATING their Rosenberg home due to Hurricane Harvey, Leo, Sarah and Helen Munoz were brought Rosenberg. to a shelter in Richmond. They play with donated toys with other children.