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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, October 8, 2020 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 45, No. 37 The Rose holds shrimp boil The Rose will hold its annual shrimp boil Satur- day, Oct. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. at its Southeast loca- PISD FFA students earn $37,350 in area event tion, 12700 N. Featherwood Drive. Students who presented with their campus FFA shows and to pay for college or technical certifi ca- Heifer Show: Daniel Esquivel, Pasadena High Hog Show: Jessica Rodriguez, Pasadena High Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this programs raised $27,150 at the auction and $10,200 tions. The results of the auction are listed below: School, Grand Champion Showmanship, auction School, Reserve Champion Showmanship and year’s event will be a drive-thru function. The goal at the after-show sale of the Sept. 24, 2020, event FFA auction results amount not available. fourth place, $1,750. is to raise $50,000 to ensure all women have access of the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo. The Rabbits: Madison Lugo, Dobie High School, Chicken Show: Rodolfo Gonzalez, Pasadena Floral Design: Kimberly Sanchez, Pasadena to early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast grand total raised was $37,350. Art students earned Grand Champion $4,500. High School, seventh place, $1,500. Memorial High School, Grand Champion, $1,500; cancer. $8,500 for the sales of their works. The funds that Steer Show: Daniel Esquivel, Pasadena High Turkey Hens: Daniel Esquivel, Pasadena High Jimena Avila-Garcia, Pasadena Memorial High Meals are $25 each. Attendees will also be able students raise from the auction can be used to pur- School, Reserve Champion Showmanship, auction School, fourth place, $1,250; Jessica Rodriguez, School, Reserve Champion, $2,500; Frida Gonza- to purchase display signs celebrating survivors and chase another animal or project materials for future amount not available. Pasadena High School, sixth place, $1,200; Austin lez, Pasadena Memorial High School, third place, participate in an online auction. Kent, Pasadena, eighth place, $1,750 and Gerardo $1,000; and Travis Webb, Dobie High School, Other activities include a car-decorating contest Solis, Dobie High School, eleventh place, $1,250. sixth place, $300. and an opportunity to purchase “ghost” tables and Turkey Toms: Daniel Esquivel, Pasadena High Art Auction results: Marco Sosa, Sam Ray- additional meals. Blessing of the animals at St. Luke School, Grand Champion, $3,500; Jessica Rodri- burn High School, Grand Champion, Sitting Tall, Supporters can purchase additional tables and meals to help The Rose pay it forward by delivering guez, Pasadena High School, third place, $1,500; $4,500; Henry Duarte, Sam Rayburn High School, meals to local frontline responders in appreciation Austin Kent, Pasadena High School, fourth place, Third, Waiting to Ride, $1,750; Rosemary Rovera, for their efforts during the pandemic. For more in- $1,500; Ty Bennet, Dobie High School, eighth Sam Rayburn High School, fourth, Old Workhorse, formation, visit therose.org. place, $1,000; Israel Aranda, Dobie High School, $1,000; and Kassandra Cantu, Sam Rayburn High ninth place, $650; and Kielie Snook, Dobie High School, sixth, Traditional, $1,250. (See related Highway 3 traffic alert School, twelfth place, $1,500. photos on Page 2.) At least one northbound and one southbound lane on Highway 3/Old Galveston Road will be closed from Richey Road to FM 518 daily from 9 a.m. to 5 San Jac wins 2 more national awards p.m. (excluding Sundays) through Saturday, Oct. 31. The Aspen Institute College Excellence Pro- Each winning program will receive $50,000, gram and the Siemens Foundation have awarded with half of the funds allocated for program HPD investigates traffic death San Jacinto College with the Excellence and Eq- development and the other half allocated as Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that uity in Community College STEM Award for the scholarships for outstanding students, known as took place in the 12100 block of the Gulf Freeway college’s associate degree nursing and process Siemens Technical Scholars. near Almeda Mall around 4:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. technology programs. “San Jacinto College utilizes a holistic ap- The victim, Johnathan Arteaga, 33, was pro- Eight winning programs from seven commu- proach for equity in access and success to en- nounced dead at the scene. According to police, the victim was operating a black Harley-Davidson mo- nity colleges across the country are receiving this sure that all students have an opportunity to earn torcycle on the northbound service road at the above award for providing outstanding preparation for a higher education credential,” said San Jacinto address when he attempted to enter the freeway en- high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing, College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “We are trance ramp. He failed to maintain a single lane and energy, health care and information technolo- incredibly thankful and grateful to the Aspen struck a signpost on the concrete median between gy. Additionally, these community college pro- Institute and the Siemens Foundation for this the service road and the entrance ramp, ejecting him grams are also being nationally recognized for award, and for recognizing San Jacinto College from the motorcycle. their intentional outreach and support of diverse faculty and staff for the important work they do He was not wearing a helmet and died at the populations that typically are underrepresented every day to ensure our students succeed.” scene. in science, technology, engineering and math RN-to-BSN pathway Further investigation determined he had been (STEM) careers. San Jacinto College is the only For more than 50 years, the college’s associ- drinking at a nearby bar prior to the crash. institution to receive the award for two programs. Continued on Page 3 The investigation is continuing. COVID numbers decrease The Rev. Douglas Guthrie is shown last Saturday giving a blessing to pets at St. Luke the Taylor reappointed by Abbott At press time Wednesday, Oct. 7, a total of 56 Evangelist Catholic Church in honor of St. Francis of Assisi who is regarded as the patron of South Belt residents had been confi rmed dead from Gov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed Sen. Taylor Insurance Agency, an independent agency COVID-19, according to Harris County offi cials. animals. Shown above is Catherine O’Brien with her dog Annie and Paul Manriquez and his Larry Taylor to the Southern Regional Educa- started by his father more than 50 years ago. The That number is up 12 from the previous week. Re- dog Chico. The annual ceremony included many of the parishioners’ pets. tion Board for a term ending June 30, 2024. (See agency merged with Galveston Insurance Asso- porting of deaths related to COVID-19, however, Photo by Marie Flickinger photo page 3.) The Southern Regional Educa- ciates in late 2017. may be delayed by local offi cials. tion Board works with states to improve public Before his election to the Senate in 2012, Tay- Of the 1,944 confi rmed cases in 77089, 316 re- education at every level, from early childhood lor served fi ve terms in the House of Representa- main active, while 1,606 have recovered. To date, Alleged sexual assault leads to charges through doctoral education. The nation’s fi rst re- tives. Currently, Taylor serves as chairman of the 22 from the ZIP code have died from the disease – Pct. 2 deputies on Monday, Oct. 5, responded mediately took the male suspect into custody. gional interstate compact for education, SREB Senate Committee on Education and as a mem- up four from last week. to a call regarding an alleged sexual assault of a A search of the suspect yielded a handgun and was created in 1948 by Southern governors and ber of the following committees: Higher Edu- In 77075, 443 of the 1,519 confi rmed cases re- child on the El Franco Lee Hike and Bike Trail, approximately 4 ounces of marijuana. legislators who recognized the link between edu- cation, Water and Rural Affairs and the budget main active, while 1,057 have recovered. A total of leading to multiple charges being fi led. Accord- The handgun was later determined to have cation and economic vitality. writing Finance committee. 19 from the ZIP code have died –up four from last ing to Pct. 2 offi cials, the incident occurred in the been stolen from the Harris County Sheriff’s of- Taylor is a lifelong Texan and Baylor Uni- In 2017, Taylor was appointed to the Texas week. wooded part of the trail near Dixie Farm Road. fi ce. versity graduate raised in Friendswood. He and Commission on Public School Finance, which Of the 1,705 confi rmed cases in 77034, 521 re- Deputies reportedly spotted someone match- The suspect, identifi ed as a male in his 30s, his wife Kerri have three adult children and two explored ways to update and improve how Texas main active, while 1,169 have recovered. To date, grandchildren. Taylor formerly owned Truman Continued on Page 3 15 residents from ZIP code 77034 have died from ing the initial description of the suspect but he who resides in the 11100 block of Sagecountry, the disease, up four from the previous week. was with a woman with a baby stroller. When is expected to be charged with assault, possession According to Harris County Public Health of- deputies asked the female if she knew the male, of a stolen fi rearm and possession of marijuana. Wings Over Houston Oct. 9-11 fi cials, the vast majority of the fatalities suffered she mouthed the word “no.” Deputies then im- (See next week’s Leader for more information.) from pre-existing health issues. The F-35A Lightning II Demo has now been Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Countywide, there are 148,769 total confi rmed added to the Wings Over Houston Airshow line- this year’s air show will be a drive-in function. cases. Of those, 126,249 have recovered, while Early voting Oct. 13 through Oct. 30 up, set to take place Friday, Saturday and Sun- Fans will be required to remain in or alongside 20,532 cases remain active. A total of 1,983 deaths Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election will Drive in Webster; and the BakerRipley Cleveland day, Oct. 9 – 11, at Ellington Airport. This will their vehicle and must wear masks to use public have been reported in Harris County. begin Oct. 13 and continue through Oct. 30. Neighborhood Center – Gym, 720 Fairmont Park- mark the fi rst time that all the U.S. Air Force restroom facilities. Attendees are encouraged to Statistics are updated daily and include num- In addition to the highly publicized presidential way in Pasadena. demonstration teams will be fl ying in the same bring prepared food and drinks; as there will be bers from within both the Houston city limits and race, voters will decide who will fi ll the positions of Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the show in the United States. no vendors at the show and grills are prohibited. throughout Harris County. To view an interactive U.S. House District 22 representative, Harris Coun- county will have 11 drive-thru early voting sites The F-35A Lightening II, the U.S. Air Force’s The show will be an air performance only; map, visit publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Re ty Precinct 2 constable, sheriff and railroad com- this election, including one at NRG Stadium. The latest fi fth-generation fi ghter, features incredi- there will be no static aircraft on display and sources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus. missioner, among others. closest to the South Belt area is the John Phelps ble aerodynamic performance and next-genera- the warbird area will not be opened before the Beltway closures planned In the U.S. House District 22 race, Republican Courthouse, 101 S. Richey St. in Pasadena. tion stealth capabilities. Last year, Wings Over show. candidate Troy Nehls will face Democrat Sri Pres- Residents may cast their ballots at any early Houston was one of only 19 shows hosting the To get tickets, visit www.wingsoverhouston. At least one northbound and one southbound Belt- polling location. Harris County residents may also way 8 frontage road lane will be closed from Vista ton Kulkarni. demo in its premier season. com or call 888-4-FLYSHOW. There will be no to SH 225 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through The race for the position of Harris County Pre- now vote at any polling location on Election Day. The previously announced Canadian Forces general admission, reserved seating or walk-up Thursday, Oct. 8. At least one northbound and one cinct 2 constable is a contest between Democrat Polling hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 – Oct. Snowbirds will no longer perform at the event. ticket sales at the show. southbound Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be Jerry Garcia and Republican Daniel Vela. 17; noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 18; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 19 closed from Vista to SH 225 nightly from 8:30 p.m. to In the contest for the position of sheriff, it is a – Oct. 24; noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 25; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 8. contest between Democratic incumbent Ed Gonza- Oct. 26; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 27-Oct. 29 (24 hours Electronic recycling resumes Oct. 17 At least one eastbound Beltway 8 frontage road lez and Republican Joe Danna. at certain locations); and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 30. The City of Houston will resume its electronic of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the lane will be closed at Kirby daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the race for railroad commissioner, Demo- To see a complete list of polling locations, visit recycling program at Ellington Airport Saturday, current health crisis, the collection program will through Monday, Oct. 5. crat Chrysta Castañeda will face Republican Jim harrisvotes.org. Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. now be contactless. At least one westbound Beltway 8 frontage road Wright and Green Party member Katija Gruene. Mail-in ballots lane will be closed at Kirby nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 A joint endeavor between the city’s Solid Residents are asked to wear masks when a.m. through Monday, Oct. 5. While some of the traditional early voting lo- In a controversial move Thursday, Oct. 1, Gov. Waste Department and Compucycle, the event speaking to staff and place all items to be recy- The closures are associated with the ongoing proj- cations will remain in place, the county has added Greg Abbott declared that all counties may have had been placed on hold since March because Continued on Page 4 ect to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes in each several new ones, including several drive-thru sites. only one drop-off site for completed mail-in bal- direction. Nearby traditional early voting locations include lots. Harris County had previously had 12 such the Harris County annex at 10851 Scarsdale and locations, all but one of which (NRG Stadium) Gulf Freeway closures set Beamer; and the east Harris County Activity Center were local county clerk annexes. Abbott contends The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- at 7340 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. The Pasa- the measure is to combat voter fraud, but critics way at NASA Bypass/ NASA Road 1 will be dena site will be one of six to be open 24 hours on accuse the governor of trying to suppress Demo- Le-Tran closed continuously through 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 – a fi rst for the county. cratic votes in metropolitan areas during an already Dec. 31. New early polling locations include the El Fran- contentious election year. The lone drop-off site for At least one lane of the northbound and south- co Lee Community Center, 9500 Hall Road; the Harris County, which encompasses nearly 2,000 top bound entrance ramp from NASA Bypass/NASA MultiCultural Center – Banquet Hall, 951 Tristar square miles, will be NRG Stadium. Road 1 to SH 96 and exit ramp from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to SH 96 will be closed ESL nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. Moore’s Le-Tran, top ESL teacher Two alternate lanes on the Gulf Freeway Moore Elementary staff member Christina Le- lous celebration -- so deserved. Our school, stu- teacher frontage road will be closed from NASA Bypass/ Tran was recently named the Houston Area Asso- dents, families and community are beyond blessed Moore Elementa- NASA Road 1 to SH 96/League City Parkway ciation for Bilingual Educators’ ESL Elementary with everything you do on a daily basis.” ry teacher Christina daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thursday, Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. This sentiment was echoed by Jill Lacamu, Le-Tran was recent- Dec. 31. “It is an honor to represent Pasadena ISD,” said Moore principal. “We are so lucky that you are a The northbound connector ramp from the ly named Elementary Tran. “The true reward is being able to serve our member of the Moore family, and this recognition ESL Teacher of the Gulf Freeway to the IH 610 South Loop, along students and their families who need us so much. is well deserved,” said Lacamu. with one inside lane, will be closed nightly from Year by the Houston This recognition is just a bonus.” Deedee Pitts, Moore assistant principal, con- Area Association for 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. To be considered for the award, candidates must curs. At least two alternate main lanes and frontage Bilingual Educators. be outstanding teachers, display leadership in their “Christina, well deserved,” said Pitts. “Our stu- The honor recogniz- road lanes on the Gulf Freeway will be closed profession, have three years of full-time teach- dents are so blessed to have an ESL teacher who from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street nightly es teachers who have from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. ing and provide letters of recommendation. Tran loves them so much.” displayed leadership The northbound and southbound entrance earned the recognition by meeting or exceeding the BethAnne Mullen, Moore peer facilitator, was in the profession, ramp from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street standards set in HAABE’s multi-point rubric. also in agreement. while meeting or ex- and the northbound and southbound exit ramp Tran was met with widespread praise from her “Amazing and well deserved,” Mullen said. ceeding criteria es- from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street will Moore colleagues. Southmore Intermediate staff member Enri- tablished by HAABE. be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. through “We are so proud of Mrs. Christina Le-Tran. We co Fonte was named HAABE’s ESL Secondary Thursday, Dec. 31. have always known how amazing she is, now the Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. The closures are associated with an ongoing whole world knows. She is committed to student “Mentoring ESL students is a calling,” said Fon- construction project to widen the freeway from success and goes above and beyond to support our te. “Observing them grow and learn is a joy. I am three to fi ve lanes in each direction and frontage students, families, teachers, and community,” said honored to receive the district’s Secondary ESL roads from two to three lanes in each direction. Angelica Perez, Moore counselor. “What a fabu- Teacher of the Year award.” Page 2, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 8, 2020 In My Opinion Students win at Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Death support. PISD has needed a second road Muecke gives update to the Milstadt Middle school. Traffi c is very on Berry Bayou congested on Gilpin street. Well Mr. Garcia Mary J. is funding a second road to Milstadt from Fifteen years ago we started the effort to Hartsook street. Escobedo fi nd a way to reduce the fl ooding caused by A real group effort and we are very Berry Bayou to this community. What prog- thankful for this. Also a nice walking trail will ress. Ditch C-106-08 along Hwy 3 from be put in place. Shaver to South Houston concrete lined Here are the details provided by Jennifer and now the fi nal phase 4 of ditch C-106- Hobbs P. E. the Project Manager. We look 03. Other ditches have been cleaned and forward to completion of this project. some up graded. Then detention ponds; The basin will store approximately one at Hwy 3 and Richey road in Pasadena 136,857,420 gallons of excess storm water - 25 + acres, then one across Shaver street or the equivalent of 420 football fi elds with from the HL&P plant again 25 + acres. 1’ deep water. When Harvey hit, 44” of rain and much The project is on 96 acres of land. The fl ooding. But two days later all streets were trails will be installed by Harris County Pre- clear so home owners could return to begin cinct 2 after the detention basin project with the rebuilding process. The next big plus, the road installation is complete. really big, is that FEMA rezoned some of The proposed road that connects Hart- this area from AE to X. What did this mean, sook to Milstead Middle School is being money in your pocket. funded by Harris County Precinct 2. Harris You had probably been paying about County Flood Control District will design/ $1400.a year for fl ood insurance. It is now construct the road at the same time as the about $500.a year. So we can call this a basin in order to expedite the process. real success story. Final Design is expected to be complete Now more good news. After years of late Spring 2021 with Construction follow- requesting and planning HCFCD will be- ing in the summer of 2021. gin construction of detention pond South Current bond funding allocated from the Mary J. Escobedo of Houston, Shaver Detention C-10, located behind the August 2018 vote is $3.75 million. This proj- Exxon station off Hwy 3 and Shaver road. Texas, died Sunday evening, Oct. 4, ect will likely cost between $15-$17 million 2020, surrounded by family in peace On September 17, 2020 a zoom presen- to construct. Current applications out for tation by HCFCD telling everyone what is and love at the age of 81. CDBG-MIT funding as well as working with She was preceded in death by her about to happen and allowed people to ask other municipalities for partnership/cost important questions. husband, Gilbert F. Escobedo; her son share in order to fully fund the project. Oscar E. Jimenez; her parents Arman- A very good and complete presenta- I hope you enjoy this update for our com- Madison Lugo, a Dobie High School FFA student, won the 2020 Pasadena Memorial High School FFA student Kimberly Sanchez tion. We have been very fortunate to have do and Josephine Torres; her grand- munity. Grand Champion of Rabbits at the Pasadena Livestock Show & won a 2020 Grand Champion of Floral Design award. mother, Celia Bocanegra; and her sis- Commissioners Sylvia Garcia, Jack Mor- James E. Muecke Rodeo. (See related story on Page 1.) man and now Adrien Garcia giving their full ter Cecilia Gutierrez. Project Coordinator She is survived by her three loving children: daughter Martha Reeder; Local library events set son Raleigh and Carol Jimenez; and In case of storms or adverse weather, refer to library website for details. daughter Chris Marie Escobedo; six grandchildren; six great-grandchil- Bracewell Branch Library dren; one sibling, brother Armando Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint, has phone service Mondays, Wednesdays and and Margaret Torres; as well as by Fridays, noon to 7 p.m., at 832-393-2580 for information. Visit the website at https://houstonli many nieces, nephews and relatives. brary.org/location/bracewell-neighborhood-library?items_per_page=200#events or for virtu- Mary was born in Victoria, Texas, al programs, visit https://houstonlibrary.org/learn-explore/library-events. July 28, 1939, where she graduated Bracewell HPL To Go curbside service is in operation from Nazareth Academy in 1957. In Contactless Curbside services, known as HPL To Go, is available by appointment Mondays, 1962, she moved to Texas City to be- noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cus- gin the next chapter of her life with tomers walking or riding a bike may also pick up reserved materials. For questions, call circulation her family. at 832-393-2222. All overdue fi nes/fees will be waived through Jan. 1, 2021. To use HPL To Go: She opened a card and party shop 1. Place a hold through the online catalog or by phone. business which eventually bloomed 2. Receive email or phone call of notifi cation prior to scheduling a time for pickup. into a successful bridal store. 3. Upon arrival, park and stay in the vehicle and call to notify staff of arrival. Mary had an amazing talent of 4. Have MY Link card number and PIN ready. bringing wedding/quinceanera/party Book drop from vision to life with her unique The book drop is open. Library materials can be returned with no overdue fees. The library creations. continues to provide online resources so the public can enjoy the library at home. Large items such She moved to Houston where she as FLIP kits or laptops should not be placed in the book drop. Keep those items until further notice. met the love of her life Gilbert Esc- Additional resources obedo to whom she was married for The Houston Public Library is focusing on electronic resources, books, audio- 40 glorious years. books, databases for research, tutoring, language learning, education and parent informa- She will be remembered for her tion for any Texas resident with a temporary library card. To get a card, visit www.hous love of life, generous spirit, indi- tonlibrary.org, on the Home Page under the heading Here’s What’s Happening. There will be three viduality and the joy she brought to cards. The middle one is Free Resources for All. Click on the card which will go to the page that her family and friends. Her family lists the digital resources available and a link to obtain a temporary card. said heaven received an amazing an- Also, under the heading Here’s What’s Happening, look for the fi rst card on the left, click on the gel who was truly unique and one of heading titled Online Resources for Kids. One of the programs listed is Virtual Storytime. This is a kind and that she is now dancing provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. The archived storytimes can be found among the clouds in the arms of her on Facebook by searching Houston Public Library Virtual Storytimes. Another virtual program is love. Craft. Soon there will be STEM programs. A visitation will be held Sunday, Houston Public Library’s many free online resources and digital services remain available 24/7 Oct. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a rec- with a MY Link Library Card at www.houstonlibrary.org, including e-books and e-audiobooks, itation of the rosary at 3:30 p.m. streaming TV, movie and music services, online classes and tutoring and databases. Until further The funeral service will be Mon- notice, only electronic items (i.e. e-books, e-audio books, etc.) are eligible for holds and check-out. day, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m. HPL has a robust collection of free e-books and audio books. Visit the catalog to determine if a Both services will be held at previously requested hold selection may be in a digital format. Instructions on downloading the Peevey Funeral Home, (formerly Ni- e-book or audio book are also on the site. day), at 12440 Beamer Road. All due dates for existing borrowed materials will be extended through the closure period. Until Jimena Avila-Garcia, a Pasadena Memorial FFA student won Frida Gonzalez a Pasadena Memorial High School FFA Student Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet further notice, no new late fees and fi nes will be assessed during the closure period, retroactive the 2020 Reserve Champion in Floral Design at the Pasadena is shown above with her ribbons for winning in the Floral Design Catholic Cemetery where she will be to March 14, 2020. While the Bracewell Branch Library remains closed, Wi-Fi service is still Livestock Show & Rodeo. category at the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo. laid to rest alongside her true love. available by coming to the library standing/sitting within 6 feet of the building. A password is not needed. Go to Settings, then Network and Internet, Wi-Fi and connect to HPL – Public. HPL appreciates book donations, but is not accepting them at this time. The library staff re- quests that donations do not get placed outside library buildings, or at the book drops. Leader obituary policy Visit www.houstonlibrary.org to fi nd virtual programs and digital resources including e-books, Elected offi cials share their words e-audiobooks, streaming music and videos, online learning, online tutoring and much more. For Obituaries submitted to the Leader are published free of charge. more information visit www.houstonlibrary.org to fi nd out how to chat with a librarian 24/7, or There must how to send questions through HPL’s email reference. Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin Parker Williams Library be a South Belt connection. Obituaries are Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., is closed to the public. Visit the website at October Newsletter edited to conform to https://www.hcpl.net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library for updates. the Leader style. The book drop is open. No late fees will be charged during the library closure. Social media Dear Residents of District E, less. Compucycle asks all residents please visit the links are Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary and Instagram.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. This year there have those attending wear face Solid Waste Management Parker Williams “No-Contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up” been many challenges in masks when speaking to Department's website. – After receiving notifi cation that holds are ready for pickup, call 832-927-7870. District E, one of them be- staff on site and also place The District E offi ce is Is Your Car Ready For Fall? – Have a library card number and PIN handy. ing the loss of electronic all materials to be recycled currently working on pro- Bring Your Vehicle To Our Full-Service Mechanic Shop To Have it Weatherized. – A pickup time and instructions will be given. recycling this March due in the trunk for a truly con- viding additional recycling – Upon arriving at the library, follow the instructions given. to COVID. The services of tactless recyclable material Brake & Belt Don’t End Up Stranded Or Without Transportation events this coming spring. Inspection or Radiator Flush – Be prepared to show a library card or other form of ID for verifi cation. electronic recycling and re- drop off. Thank you for helping our When The Weather Begins to Change! & Fill Curbside hours are: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 cycling in general are cru- Replacement Items being be accepted City be responsible and Easy In-House Financing on Exceptional Used Cars a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit https://www.hcpl.net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library for details. cial as our District is num- at this electronic recycling recycling materials that Check Engine Light Online services ber one when it comes to event are computers, rout- would otherwise end up in Need a State Full-Service Detail Friendly On? Inspection? Staff Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array of online services: recycling. I am now happy ers, laptops, power cords, our landfi lls. To learn more Battery Testing & Get 15% Off Of Shop Service Have a Diagnostic We Can Do It! – Use HCPL Wi-Fi service with HCPL’s Drive-up Wi-Fi. to say after the last several UPS, cell phones, VCRs, about Compucycle's pro- Replacement When You Mention This Ad Test Done! – Download e-books and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn at www.hcpl.net. months of working with the Scrap Metal/Wire, Moni- cess and what happens af- – Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or YouTube. 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Remember to mask up, Texas Proud HOUSTON AUTO EMPORIUM Don’t have an HCPL library card? Instant access can be obtained to all HCPL’s digital materials to begin contactless recy- switches, fax machines, wash your hands, and so- 14222 GULF FREEWAY, HOUSTON T X 77034 Check or and research tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card. Apply at https://www.hcpl.net/services/ cling services starting this telephones, toner cartridg- cially distance. Heater or A/C iknow-card for a HCPL card. For details, visit https://www.hcpl.net. month, and will be hosting Service Replace Hoses & es, and copiers. Sincerely, 281-481-1700 Fuses Parker Williams schedule of events this week two events in District E. The No batteries, oil, an- Dave Martin, District E Through Oct. 25, Virtual Costume Parade: Photo Submissions. Get creative and join the Virtual two events will be held: ti-freeze, or paint will be Cars Cars Cars Cars Cars Cars Cars Cars Cars Cars Costume Parade by sending in Halloween costume pictures by Oct. 25 to be featured in the Virtual Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, accepted at this recycling Costume Parade video Oct. 31. Email a photo to [email protected] along with fi rst and last names 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., located at event. If you wish to recycle with “Costume Parade” in the subject line. The Online Photo Parade will be live Oct. 31. To in- METRO Kingwood Park those materials, they may clude a photo, the online photo release found at https://tinyurl.com/yxpfgalh must be fi lled out. and Ride. be taken to a City of Hous- All month long in October. Virtual Photo Club. Join the photo club with this month’s Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, ton Environmental Service photo challenge “Spirit Of Halloween,” with a new costume, a pumpkin carving or put- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., located at Center for appropriate han- Church Directory ting up decorations. Participants are encouraged to go close in with their photo shots and the Clear Lake Ellington dling. To learn more about post them online with the tag post them online with the tag #HCPLphotoclub for a chance to Field Recycling Center. free recycling services as be featured on the social media accounts: Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary and Insta As mentioned previous- well as local recycling cen- gram.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. ly, this event will be contact- ters available to Houston All month long in October. Virtual Poetry Club. Residents may send poetry to the library to be featured on its social media accounts. Send an email to [email protected] with the subject “Virtual AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice Poetry Club.” These posts will be featured on social media on Saturdays. All month long in October. Book Club: “Gods of Jade and Shadow,” by Kim Michele Richard- Leader checks out son. Join the Parker Williams Book Club and read a different fi ction book monthly. Contact the branch to reserve a copy. Meetings are the last Thursday at 2 p.m. over Microsoft Teams. Contact ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Tanner Adams at [email protected] for more information and an invite. social media Catholic Church Thursday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. Virtual Toddler Time. Join Mr. John (John Harbaugh) and Mrs. Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Celeste (Celeste Plew) virtually for family fun. Parents are encouraged to participate to facilitate By Natalie Abarca mentioned that the dog was Fr. Jhon Gallo-Florez, Parochial Vicar interaction. While this program is designed for 18 months to 4-year-olds, all children and families A member of People of picked up by a person driving 11011 Hall Rd. Sagemont 2 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church are welcome to join virtually. Sign up once with a valid email address online at https://www.hcpl. Facebook group a white Honda sedan. If any- www.stlukescatholic.com net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library to get a weekly invitation. posted pictures of a work one has information, contact LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Friday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. Is it wrong to watch so much anime? Join Jason Cruz for Episode 4: truck that was stolen Thurs- member at 832-610-7212. (Modified during COVID-19) 281-484-4230 “FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!” Hear about the start of tournament-fi ghting anime “Tomorrow’s Joe” day evening or Friday morn- A member of the Neigh- Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. and its 40-year anniversary series “Meglobox” and other anime like “Dragon Ball Super” and ing Oct.1 or 2. The member bors app posted a video of Sunday 10 a.m.* Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors “God of High School.” This video will be on Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. stated that a police report has their truck that was stolen Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español* Friday Oct. 9, 1 p.m. Draw with Me. Join Ariel Perez who tries something a little more diffi cult, been fi led and is asking if Friday, Oct. 2, 2:50 a.m., *Also Available on Facebook Live We’ve Enlarged Our but still fun and easy to follow. Participants will need pens and markers for these videos which will other members have any in- near Beverly Hills Park. The Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. Day Care Facilities formation to contact member truck is a red 1999 Chevy Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. be featured on Facebook and Instagram. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Tuesday, Oct. 13, noon. Drawing with Ariel Perez for virtual fun and easy cartoon drawings through Facebook. single cab, has a sticker on Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) featuring various doodles, numbers and letters. This video will be featured on Facebook.com/Park Another member of the the back that says Maldona- Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES same Facebook group post- do and another Texas Strong erWilliamsLibrary and Instagram.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. Parish Office: 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m. Join Jason (Jason Cruz) with a story in Spanish, available on the ed a picture of a dog that is sticker. If anyone has infor- Children’s Faith Formation: 281-481-4251 3UNDAY3CHOOLsAM 0RAYER-EETINGs PM second and fourth Wednesday on Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. missing. The dog is a minia- mation, contact member @ Adult Faith Formation: 713-538-2862 Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m., ages 16 and older. Dungeons & Dragons Online. Join Tanner ture schnauzer and goes by Maldonad0_Jesse on twitter 7ORSHIP3ERVICEs AM -ID 7EEK3ERVICEsPM the name Grace. The mem- or Jesse Maldonado through All are welcome to come to worship and serve the Lord Adams online. No prior experience is required. Contact [email protected] for details. in a spirit of love, sharing, and hope. Nursery Available at all Services Call 832-927-7870 for additional information. ber stated that neighbors Messenger. Thursday, October 8, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 3 Taylor, Hellyer, Lilley honor Reid San Jacinto College winner of two national awards Continued from Page 1 San Jacinto responded dius, San Jac is the industry’s plant expansions combined Two annual outreach events low a four-year degree. These ate degree nursing program and began developing its RN- primary workforce education with the realities of a retiring for women are the Women in programs also demonstrated has been vital to the Gulf to-BSN program. Hellyer partner. The college’s process workforce, demand for diver- Industry and Date with Desti- an emphasis in successfully Coast health care workforce. and other college personnel technology program is the sity and new technology have ny student conferences. These reaching and supporting pop- Approved by the Texas formed a BSN implementa- largest of its workforce train- generated a strong labor de- conferences focus on women ulations that are underrepre- Board of Nursing with na- tion team and invited local ing programs. With the recent mand for new employees. in petrochemical and industri- sented in STEM fi elds, such as tional accreditation through hospital partners to participate addition of the LyondellBasell To address these workforce al construction. These confer- students of color, low-income Accreditation Commission in developing proposals, cur- Center for Petrochemical, needs, the process technology ences provide female students students and females. for Education in Nursing, the riculum, program outcomes Energy and Technology at program has increased out- with access to networking op- David Etzwiler, CEO of college’s nursing program has and the approval process of its its central campus, students reach efforts to high school portunities within the industry the Siemens Foundation, said, provided a successful path- new BSN program. In 2017, entering the petrochemi- students and college-age His- and expose them to potential “Community college STEM way for students beginning the 85th Texas Legislative cal manufacturing and ener- panic and African American future job opportunities. programs are a strong path- with the certifi ed nurse aide Session authorized certain gy workforce are receiving students. Each year in part- Filling workforce pipeline way to job security and fi nan- licensed vocational nursing to community colleges to offer hands-on, real world, dynamic nership with the Economic Overall, U.S. jobs in STEM cial success for many students, registered nurse and the asso- BSN programs and the fol- training like never before. Alliance-Houston Port Region fi elds are projected to grow at whether that means heading ciate degree nursing program. lowing year, San Jacinto Col- The Associate of Applied and the East Harris County almost double the rate of non- right into a great paying job Graduates from the RN pro- lege received approval from Science in process technolo- Manufacturing Association, STEM occupations. More or getting a more advanced gram who successfully com- the Texas Higher Education gy program prepares students the program reaches more than half of all STEM jobs degree. This award recogniz- plete the NCLEX-RN exam Coordinating Board to pro- to become plant operators re- than 1,000 high school stu- across the United States only es the colleges that provide are then qualifi ed to practice ceed with the fi nal stages of sponsible for equipment, haz- dents through CPET facility require an associate degree an excellent STEM education as professional registered BSN program development. ards produced by chemicals tours, career fairs, technology and pay wages that average and develop talent from every In attendance with Pearland Mayor Tom Reid (second from right) at his 95th nurses. Tailored to the working and the applicable chemistry showcases and campus STEM more than $50,000 annually. community.” birthday party were, left to right, Rebecca Lilley, director of Physician Resources, Entry-level wages for reg- RN, the BSN program will and physics involved in pro- events. The community colleges As part of the award, San Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital; Sen. Larry Taylor; and Brenda Hellyer, istered nurses in the Gulf include small class sizes, fo- cess technology. Students The college’s partnership honored with the Excellence Jacinto, in partnership with chancellor of San Jacinto College. Reid has been Pearland’s mayor 37 years. Coast region in 2018 was cus on face-to-face and online learn to read piping and instru- with EHCMA has also result- and Equity in Communi- the Aspen Institute, will select Photo by Marie Flickinger $63,107, whereas experienced learning opportunities and mentation diagrams, identify ed in more than $500,000 in ty College STEM Award are students to be recognized as registered nurses averaged have the same fl at tuition costs and troubleshoot equipment, scholarships for students in playing a unique role in work- Siemens Technical Scholars $88,313. as general education courses. operate simulators and run petrochemical and industrial ing to meet this demand. The and receive a scholarship of Taylor reappointed by governor In 2010, a report by the In- BSN students will also have the Glycol Distillation Unit. trade programs, the majority selection committee identifi ed $3,500 to $10,000 to continue stitute of Medicine called for the same fi nancial aid and Graduates fi nd employment of which has supported pro- exemplary programs that de- their education or pay student Continued from Page 1 Memorial, which was built on Capitol grounds hospitals to have 100 percent educational resources as tra- in chemical plants, refi ner- cess technology students. liver exceptional training for loan debt. These diverse schol- funds its schools. He also cochairs the Joint after the passage of HCR 70 in 2015, which he of nursing managers and 80 ditional students. The San Ja- ies, wastewater treatment The program also contin- jobs that require strong STEM ars will share their stories with Interim Committee to Study a Coastal Barri- sponsored. percent of all registered nurses cinto College BSN program plants, pharmaceutical plants, ues to grow its female student technical skills, some class- their peers to demonstrate the er System, which aims to identify methods of Taylor is the recipient of the Bay Area to have a Bachelor of Science is set to begin classes with its canneries and more with en- enrollment, currently at 11 room hands-on training and a economic opportunity avail- storm protection along the Texas Gulf Coast, Houston Economic Partnership’s 2017 Quasar in Nursing by 2020 in order inaugural cohort in fall 2020. try-level operators averaging percent of its 25 percent goal. postsecondary credential be- able in STEM careers. and has served as a member of the Legislative Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader to keep up with the evolving Process technology program $60,000 annually. Budget Board, a permanent joint committee re- who demonstrates a strong and continual effort health care industry. These in- Located in the heart of the Within the last eight years, sponsible for developing budget and policy rec- to support the business foundations of the great- creased credentials would also Texas Gulf Coast petrochemi- there have been more than ommendations for legislative appropriations. er Bay Area Houston communities. He serves help hospitals achieve magnet cal manufacturing region with $60 billion in new capital in- After the 2017 legislative session, Taylor on the board of Hope Village, a residential and status, a highly sought ranking 123 refi neries and petrochem- vestments in the Houston Port was named a Pro-Life Hero by Texas Right to day program for people with developmental among medical institutions. ical plants within a 13-mile ra- region. These investments in Life, a Fighter for Free Enterprise by the Texas disabilities and as the director and chairman of Association of Business, and an Effective Con- the board for Houston-based Texan Bank. He servative by the Conservative Roundtable of is also the president of the Texas Conservative PISD now District of Distinction Texas. He earned a strong pro-taxpayer record Coalition Research Institute. By Kadey Heidrich The district earned the ceive this award. This recog- with Empower Texans and a 100 percent voting Taylor represents Senate District 11, com- PISD Communications award by meeting or exceed- nition would not be possible record with the National Federation of Indepen- prised of portions of Brazoria, Galveston, and Pasadena ISD has been ing the requirements set in a were it not for all of the hard- dent Business. In late 2017, Taylor served on Harris counties, including much of the South recognized by the Texas Art 12-point rubric that evaluat- working, dedicated art teach- the legislative host committee for the Texas War Belt community. Education Association as a ed the district’s participation ers throughout our district,” District of Distinction for its in TAEA, exhibitions, col- said Shannon Raygoza, visu- visual arts program, making laboration with other content al art curriculum specialist. Taylor it one of only 42 districts areas and community en- This year’s rubric also ex- from across the state to re- gagement. amined the responses of dis- reappointed ceive the award. “We are honored to re- tricts to challenges brought on by COVID-19 and how to education well they shifted to online instruction. Schools through- position Gulf Coast gives out Pasadena ISD adapted Sen. Larry Taylor was re- to the new learning environ- cently reappointed to the back to educators ment by hosting virtual fi eld Southern Regional Edu- trips to popular museums and cation Board for a term Back-to-school season is Taryn Brown of Hitchcock exhibits, teaching virtual les- ending June 30, 2024, by known to be a busy but ex- ISD, Karla Zermeno Guerra sons and competing in con- Gov. Greg Abbott. The citing time for all those in the of Dickinson ISD, Melody H tests. SREB works with various education industry. However, Howington of Brazosport ISD, “We were impressed and states to improve public this year was unlike any oth- Dominique Williams of PISD, proud of (Pasadena ISD’s) education from pre-kin- er as many were challenged Melondy Roberson of Goose level of participation in vi- dergarten through doctor- with having to make tough Creek CISD and Jill Gonzales sual art learning experiences al education. Taylor is a decisions and employees grew of Dickinson ISD. at all grade levels despite the lifelong Texan and Baylor concerned with all the adjust- Week 3 many educational challenges University graduate raised ments surrounding the upcom- Frank Sanchez of PISD, (they)faced this past spring,” in Friendswood and rep- ing school year. Katherine Rearick of PISD, wrote Stacia Gower, TAEA resents Senate District 11, To alleviate some stress, Evelyn Kosma of PISD, Jes- supervision/administration comprised of portions of Gulf Coast Educators decided sica Jaime of Deer Park ISD, chair, in a letter notifying the Brazoria, Galveston and they wanted to give back to Karen Cervantes of Day- district of its selection. Harris counties. school employees in the area. ton ISD, Michelle McClog- Pasadena ISD will be pre- They organized a virtual give- gan-Smith of PISD, Diane M sented with the award during away for deserving educators Matthijetz of Clear Creek ISD, TAEA’s Fall Virtual Confer- and school employees to show Katherine Martin of Dickinson ence, Nov. 21-22. them how much they are val- ISD, Julie Thoma of Aldine Gritzewsky named top reader ued and appreciated. ISD and Donna Stoughton of The Great Big Back-to- Alvin ISD. Congratulations are in or- School Giveaway was held In addition to the weekly der for Meador Elementa- from Aug. 17 to Sept. 5. Gulf drawings and gift card give- ry’s second-grade teacher Coast Educators was able to aways, the credit union decid- Heidi Gritzewsky for being give away $20,000 in cash and ed to give a fi rst-year teacher selected as Meador’s Read- prizes. Each week ten lucky something special and grant a ing Teacher of the Month winners were selected to win a teacher supply shopping spree for September. Gritzew- prize of $500 from online entry to one lucky winner. The win- sky is currently teaching form submissions. ner of the giveaway was fi rst- second-graders virtually. Additionally, each day year teacher Anne Balderrama She was presented with during the giveaway they of Brookwood Elementary in a certifi cate and a trophy placed a spotlight on a differ- Clear Creek ISD. during live video instruc- ent category of school employ- She was given one minute tion so that her students ees on each of their social me- to do a “Supermarket Sweep” could cheer for her. dia pages, giving away $100 style shopping spree to fi ll her gift cards and other prizes. The basket with as many items as credit union received a total of she could fi t in it. With a lit- 6,429 entries from all over the tle help from some of her col- Below, Gritzewsky is show- greater Houston area. Week- leagues, she was able to grab ing her online students her ly winners from the giveaway items that are going to greatly trophy and awards through and their school district are: benefi t her classroom and stu- the virtual platform. Week 1 dents. Photo by Tara Merida Nancy Revils of Pasade- The credit union is also ap- na ISD, Elizabeth Jesness of preciative of Lakeshore Learn- Beaumont ISD, Myrna Frost ing in Friendswood for allow- of Conroe ISD, Brandy Fletch- ing the hosting of this event. er of Sheldon ISD, Alejandra Gulf Coast Educators FCU Cancel of PISD, Jocunda Hus- Since 1948, 11 Pasadena band of Alvin ISD, Lacey Villa ISD educators decided to form of PISD, Katherine Myers of what today remains a cred- PISD, Gwendolyn Turner of it union dedicated to serving PISD and Steven Villano of the fi nancial needs of school University of Houston Down- employees in the state of Tex- town. as. The credit union offers its Week 2 member-owners a full line of Jennifer Bermea of Deer banking services, but through Park ISD, Symone Rainey of a cooperative ownership struc- Pearland ISD, Gerardo Le- ture. For more information dezma of San Jacinto College, about the credit union, visit Krista Uribe of Houston ISD, www.gcefcu.org. Airports continue to ramp up COVID cleaning Through its highly lauded “We use the Titan sprayer with low passenger traffi c. restrooms throughout the air- casion. I really appreciate our FlySafe Houston initiative, the in the children’s play area, to When traffi c increases, the port terminals and inside HAS staff and their commitment to Houston Airport System con- sanitize after we deep clean machine will automatically buildings. a clean and safe environment.” tinues to give full focus and at- a restroom, and we spray the go to a low fl ow area. When HAS is also working on For shuttles, trains and tention to the safety and health seats in the public area,” HOU it senses the amount of people doubling the amount of hand curbside areas, cleaning has of all passengers and employ- International Services Manag- decreases, the machine returns sanitizer stations across the been increased, seat capaci- ees through new and effective er Traci Rutoski said. to the missed cleaning cycle. airports for use by employees ty on shuttles was reduced to cleaning measures in our air- “Every shift we frequently “We just push a button and and passengers in the coming promote social distancing and ports and buildings. wipe down every touchpoint… it runs,” Rutoski said. weeks. Sanitizing wipes are cellphone lots are used to ease As COVID-19 continues for example, elevator buttons, In the IAH and HOU termi- also provided to passengers in curbside congestion. to impact airports and travel, chairs, handrails, doorknobs nals, the following measures the baggage claim areas. The FlySafe Houston initia- HAS remains committed to and public phones.” have been implemented and HAS also strongly encour- tive will aim to restore passen- vigorous cleaning protocols Contractors working as undertaken to maximize safe- ages the public to follow the ger confi dence while traveling that comply with the Centers wheelchair attendants have ty: masks/face coverings are preventative messages advo- through our airports. for Disease Control guidelines, been provided disinfectant worn by all HAS employees, cated by the CDC, such as Passengers want to know as well as maintaining close spray to sanitize the wheelchair touchless kiosks are available thorough and frequent hand that at every step of their jour- contact with the CDC, the City touchpoints throughout the at select airline ticketing count- washing, avoiding contact with ney, their travel experience has of Houston Health Department day. At night, they spray and ers, facial comparison technol- anyone who is sick and cover- layers of safety being imple- and various entities germane to wipe down the entire chair, so ogy is used at select departing ing the nose and mouth when mented to keep them healthy. the combating of COVID-19. it’s ready for use the next day. and immigration entry points, sneezing or coughing. Additional enhanced safe- Most recently, Titan at- HAS has also invested in deep cleaning, social distanc- Michael Cantu, custodial ty measures will also include omizing sprayers loaded with autonomous fl oor scrubbers ing markers are used in queues, services division manager at sensors inside select terminals Oxivir disinfectant coupled that are programmed to run by safety shields, additional in- IAH, said, “I think we’re do- that help identify areas of pas- with frequent touchpoint wipe themselves throughout the day. stallment of hand sanitizer sta- ing right by our employees senger congestion where ad- downs are used in high traffi c These cleaners can be outfi tted tions, increased frequency of and passengers by following ditional safety measures may areas at George Bush Inter- with ultraviolet lamps to fur- air fi lter replacements, public CDC guidelines and listening be implemented. Houston Air- continental Airport and Wil- ther disinfect surfaces. announcements and signage to the experts. In the seven ports team members also dis- liam P. Hobby Airport. Oxi- Currently, they’re used to promote good hygiene and so- years that I’ve been in Custo- tribute FlySafe Houston kits vir is a CDC-recommended assist Custodial Services in cial distancing. dial Services, we’ve never had that include a mask and hand and EPA-approved cleaning the HOU West Concourse and Signs in English and Span- to react like this. We’re on the sanitizer to ticketed passengers agent effective in combating checkpoint areas and are pro- ish on proper hand washing forefront; a lot is on the line for at IAH and HOU terminal en- COVID-19. grammed to clean locations are also displayed in all HAS us and we’ve risen to the oc- trances. Page 4, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 8, 2020 Pct. 8 arrests burglar at El Dorado apartments Dobie grad moves to Germany On Monday, Sept. 28, at attempting to break into apart- Eder discovered that Ander- tim, it was learned that while and observed Anderson stand- 3:36 p.m., Harris County Pre- ments and a parked vehicle. son had actually made entry she was sleeping in her bed- ing over her. The victim stat- By: Rebeca Lazo undergraduate studies at the cus is to help students ask mores and juniors seeking cinct 8 Deputies were dis- Upon further investigation, into an occupied residence. room, she was awakened by ed she became startled and Pasadena ISD University of Houston. the right questions, which research careers in natu- patched to the El Dorado View Deputies J. Gomez and H. After speaking with the vic- someone touching her feet Anderson exited the bedroom Khanh ‘Kate’ Nguy- After graduating from is something Nguyen prac- ral sciences, mathematics apartment complex in the 200 and sat on the couch in her liv- en, a 2012 Dobie High Dobie, Nguyen returned ticed when tutoring AVID and engineering. In 2015, block of El Dorado Boulevard ing room. Anderson then re- School graduate, hit a new to Pasadena ISD to tutor students. she graduated from the in reference to an attempted HPW issues statement on water entered the bedroom and be- milestone recently, as she high school students in the “I found that students University of Houston gan to put his pants on which joined the Cognitive Neu- Advancement Via Individ- were trained to answer ques- summa cum laude with a The City of Houston's pri- Texas Commission on Envi- giardia and viruses, which were laying on the fl oor. The roscience Laboratory of ual Determination program tions and were incapable bachelor’s degree in phys- ority is our customers' health ronmental Quality's drink- ensures that other pathogenic victim stated she observed the German Primate Cen- while continuing her edu- of posing answers. Thus, a ics and mathematics. and safety, and our team is ing water requirements, organisms such as naegleria Anderson wearing shorts at ter in Göttingen, Germany cation at the University of change was necessary,” said Nguyen continued her always working to provide including disinfection re- fowleri are also eliminated. the time of initial contact and as a postdoctoral research- Houston. Nguyen. “My experienc- education with the Uni- the safest possible drink- quirements designed to en- The 2019 Water Quality did not know he had removed er - marking the start of During her senior year, es with the AVID program versity of Houston’s doc- ing water to our customers. sure safe drinking water free Report can be found at https:// his pants while she slept. An- her career. Nguyen joined the Univer- allowed me to adapt and toral program. In 2017, Reports about drinking wa- from contaminants, such as bit.ly/waterquality2019. derson then exited her apart- Nguyen was born and sity of Houston’s Scholar improve their models to fi t she earned a competitive ter contamination over the the amoeba naegleria fowl- For questions on wa- ment and the victim immedi- raised in Vietnam. Know- Enrichment program as a the SEP program. Instead and prestigious Nation- weekend are not connected eri. ter quality, call 311 or ately notifi ed a neighbor. The ing little English, she and lead science content men- of giving them answers, al Science Foundation to the City of Houston's wa- Houston Water's approved 713-837-0311 or email neighbor was able to pull up her family moved to the tor where she created an I asked questions to help Graduate Research Fel- ter system. water treatment process- waterquality@hous video footage of Anderson U.S. in 2008, where she interactive learning model them develop their thought lowship. Houston Water meets the es eliminate 99.9 percent of tontx.gov. making entry into the apart- faced obstacles assimilat- that is still being used today process.” The fellowship pro- ment as well as trying to break ing due to cultural differ- for both men and women in Nguyen received the Bar- gram has continued to into other apartments. ences. STEM. ry Goldwater Scholarship, support her research pro- Houston Botanic Garden opens After speaking with the vic- “It was diffi cult in the The model’s main fo- awarded to college sopho- posal for the past three tim, Deputies made entry into beginning,” said Ngyuen. years in mathematical On Thursday, September nians another serene set- COVID-19 pandemic. her apartment to further con- “I had to translate En- neuroscience and deci- 17 Mayor Pro Tem Martin ting in which they can The 132-acre plant mu- duct their investigation and lo- glish into Vietnamese sion-making. burglary. The reporting wit- attended the ceremonial rib- enjoy nature and experi- seum is located off I-45 just ness stated a male was attempt- cated condoms, socks and car back and forth in my head, Nguyen graduated bon-cutting for the Houston ence the physical and emo- across from Hobby Airport keys in the hallway. Deputies but my teachers were very from the University of ing to make entry into several Botanic Garden. tional health benefi ts of and is now open to the pub- apartments and was also seen observed that Anderson was understanding and helped Houston with a Ph.D. in The Houston Botanic spending time outdoors, lic. For more information, not wearing socks and con- me overcome both lan- mathematics in July, at attempting to break into a ve- Garden will give Housto- which is needed during the visit www.hbg.org. hicle in the parking lot. The fi rmed the keys found were to guage and cultural barri- the start of her career. caller told Precinct 8 dispatch- that of the black GMC SUV in ers,” said Ngyuen. While Nguyen has set- ers that the male was still on COVID sets mental health helpline which Anderson was located. Nguyen’s professional tled into her new life in the scene and sitting in a black The Harris County District journey can be traced back Germany as a researcher, GMC SUV. The Houston Health De- days per week from 1 p.m. ple's mental and emotional Attorney’s Offi ce was con- as far her involvements at she sees more big plans in Sgt. M. Ford and Deputy B. partment is launching an ef- to 11 p.m. through Dec. 24. needs. tacted and a 1st degree felony Dobie when her 10th grade her future and is hopeful Williams arrived on scene and fort to support mental health One may call 713-999-9442 The program, supported charge of Burglary of an Oc- calculus teacher, Kathleen she can make an impact located the male suspect sitting during the COVID pandem- to reach a trained mental by $340,326 of the Corona- cupied Habitation with Intent Murrell, encouraged her to on other women in STEM in the described vehicle and ic. Let's Beat COVID-19: health professional who virus Aid, Relief, and Eco- to Commit an Assault was ac- enroll in AP physics. fi elds. immediately detained him for Health Education, and will provide appropriate in- nomic Security (CARES) cepted. Between taking dual “After I fi nish my post- investigation. The defendant Support Services includes tervention and follow-up. Act funding, will focus on Anderson was taken into credit math classes at San doc position in Germany, was identifi ed as 47-year-old a mental health helpline In addition to the helpline, high positivity zip codes, custody and was transport- Jacinto College and par- I aim to obtain a position Charles Ray Anderson. While and other resources to help the program will also of- parents dealing with virtual ed to the Harris County Joint ticipating in the school as a research professor at detained, Anderson was pos- people adjust mentally and fer virtual support groups, learning stressors, and city Processing Center. Ander- math club, Nguyen’s high a U.S. institute because itively identifi ed by the re- emotionally. toolkits, trainings, and oth- staff working on the front- son’s bond has been set at school experience was the research in mathematics porting witness as the suspect The helpline is open 7 er resources to support peo- lines of COVID-19. $40,000. result of self-determina- is what I am passionate tion and hard work; but about,” said Nguyen. “My these accomplishments goal is to reduce the gap were only one part of her between men and women South Belt Elementary announces October VIPs life-long journey. in STEM fi elds. While Nguyen was hes- “I am excited to envi- itant at fi rst, she grew fond sion that one day there of physics and eventually will be more women in chose to major in the sub- Khanh ‘Kate’ Nguyen my math and science ject while completing her Photo by Karin Tilch classes.” Ellington electronic recycling opens Oct. 17 Continued from Page 1 cycling include computers; ers; DVD players; cable box- To get to the Ellington re- cled in the trunk of the vehi- routers; laptops; power cords; es; ink-jet cartridges; TVs cycling site from Interstate cle to ensure no direct contact UPS; cellphones; VCRs; (CRTTVs up to 27 inches and 45 and Beltway 8, drivers is made. scrap metal/wire; monitors; fl at screens up to 50 inches); should take I-45 south toward Items accepted for re- hubs; printers; cables; serv- mice and keyboards; switch- Galveston and turn left onto es; fax machines; telephones; FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road. Take-out dinner and raffl e fundraiser toner cartridges; and copiers. Then proceed to Highway 3/ Court Mother of Unity #2292 will host a take-out dinner No batteries, oil, an- Old Galveston Road and turn and raffl e fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. ti-freeze, or paint will be ac- right; drive two blocks and The event will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Rosary Gar- cepted at this recycling event. turn left onto Brantly; go past den located at 11011 Hall Road. If one wishes to recycle those a dock with signs to the right Available for take-out only will be homemade lasagna din- materials, they may be taken and turn left onto Loop Road/ ner, green beans, garden salad, bread and a dessert. Raffl e to a City of Houston Environ- Broussard. The recycling tickets will be 3 for $5 and meal tickets are $10 per person mental Service Center for ap- center will then be on the left- Proceeds benefi t charities and scholarships sponsored by propriate handling. hand side. CDA Court #2992. At this time, the collec- To learn more about free For more information and to obtain raffl e tickets, call Ve- tion events will not be held recycling services as well as ronica Garza at 281-460-6451. monthly as before, but Hous- local recycling centers avail- ton District E Council mem- able to Houston residents ber Dave Martin’s offi ce is visit, the Solid Waste Man- CrossRoads-UMC services set currently working on pro- agement Department’s web- CrossRoads-UMC is open formation, visit the website at viding additional recycling site at www.houstontx.gov/ to the public. Social-distanc- http://crossroads-umc.org/. events this coming spring. solidwaste/depositories.html. ing and face mask guidelines are being observed. Hand san- itizer is provided and surfaces Gulf Coast Regional blood drive set Oct. 19 are cleaned and disinfected Parker Williams Library is teaming up with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to offer its These are the South Belt Elementary VIPs for the month of October. Arielle Maldonado, (fourth row) Elizabeth Carling, Max Hernan- before and after services. fi rst blood drive Monday, Oct. 19 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled online The students shown were chosen by their teachers, based on their dez, Aubrey Arredondo, Carlos Soto, Simone Jones (fi fth row) Isa- Times are 9 a.m. for tradition- at https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/324219. ability to display the character trait of the month: kindness. Stand- iah Lopez, Samantha Barraza, Brooklyn Coronado and Durriyah al, 11 a.m. for contemporary Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is now testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 ing to receive recognition are, left to right, (fi rst row) Lucia Fonseca, Hill. Students not shown are Shaylee Bohac, Angel Davila, Bryan and 11 a.m. for the Spanish antibody, however, the antibody test looks for antibodies to the virus; it does not check for the Jazmine Partida, Corbin Ellis, Justice Hernandez, Romie Glass, El- Flores, Daniel Garcia, Mia Gonzalez, Rahim Jafri, Kristen Lott, service. Childcare is available presence of an active COVID-19 infection. To see the test results or to check Donor Rewards eanora Calzada, (second row) An Phan, Carlie Rangel, Mario San- Royanne Montoya, Emma Villa and Manny Williams. for all three services for 3 points redeemable for digital gift cards, donors must access their Digital Donor account. The chez, Kennedy Watson, Niko Katsikes, Dominic Mendoza, CJ Davis, Photo by Lakitha Thomas, years and younger. The chil- antibody test results will be available approximately 7 days after donation. Jonathan Ochoa (third row) Janney Hernandez, Claudette Reyna, South Belt Elementary counselor dren’s church is during the The donation coach will be in the Parker Williams Library parking lot. Contact Mike 11 a.m. service. For more in- Saperstein at 832-927-7870 at the library for more information. Free self-defense classes Remember When In light of recent multiple muggings and assaults in the South Belt area, free online classes of self-defense are being 40 years ago ( 1980) Pasadena, had earned the rat- itive peer pressure approach to sored by KHOU 11 and Chev- Dr. Rick Schneider was Blackhawk between Beltway 8 ing destroyed by fi re. Investi- taught by the American Society of Karate for teens and adults The fi rst Dobie Band Fes- ing. The director of the Dobie the teenage drug problem. Stu- ron. asked to serve on a statewide and Fuqua. gators immediately determined (ages 13-80). tival was held Saturday, Oct. 192-member band was Gary dents had parental permission 20 years ago (2000) panel to push to improve math Houston Fire Department the cause of the blaze was ar- These free classes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the comfort 11, sponsored by the Dobie Wilkes and assistant director for the test. Judge Howard Wayland education at the intermediate Junior Capt. Jay Robinson died son, but no arrests were ever of one’s own home. No previous self-defense or martial arts band parents as a fund-raising was David Scott. Pasadena ISD police offi - was honored at the South school level. after collapsing in his Friends- made in the case. experience is necessary. project for the school band. 30 years ago (1990) cials served arrest warrants on Belt-Ellington Chamber of 15 years ago (2005) wood home. Robinson had The J. Frank Dobie home- To preregister, visit https://tinyurl.com/ASK-self-defense Food and drinks, arts and Recently discovered draft three South Belt area residents Commerce monthly meeting. Murder and negligent ho- been assigned to Station 70 on coming king and queen were and fi ll out a short form. craft booths, garage sale-type documents produced for the for felony criminal mischief. The 16th annual Wings micide charges were fi led on Beamer for 14 years and was announced at the Longhorns For more information on martial arts classes, visit www. booths, games, cartoons and a Brio supplemental remedial The arrests stemmed from ap- Over Houston Airshow was Michael Cook, 41, the driver of the training offi cer for the fi re game Oct. 9. Jaylon Bolden AskKarate.com, email [email protected] or call 281- variety show were among the investigation stated chemicals proximately $20,000 of van- held at Ellington Field. the bus that killed Ruth Young, stations on Beamer, Hartsook, was crowned king and Raegan 788-5930. activities and attractions of the were found in the Southbend dalism to Dobie High School Dobie students Madhu- 9. PISD employees involved FM 1959 and Monroe, the four Saxton was crowned queen. event. More than 200 games subdivision although the Envi- during homecoming festivities. ra Kulharni, Laura Kunkel, in the altering of Cook’s offi - area stations in District 70. The Longhorns handily defeat- and exhibits were scheduled. ronmental Protection Agency 25 years ago (1995) Michah Ledesma and Kevin cial employment records were 10 years ago (2010) ed the South Houston Trojans Largest selection of The Dobie jazz band made its said no evidence of contamina- Houston police offi cers re- Manuel were commended in no-billed by a Harris County An abduction of a student in the game 50-23. Bolden was wigs in Texas! debut at the event. tion existed. covered 12 rifl es near a ditch the National Merit Program. grand jury. was attempted at San Jacinto also a king on the football fi eld, FEATURING 35 years ago ( 1985) Wanting to make a positive behind the 11000 block of 20 years ago (2000) The South Belt-Ellington College South. According to scoring three touchdowns in Dobie, along with the three statement about their lifestyles, Sageriver after residents alerted Niday Funeral Home Chamber of Commerce hired campus police, a female stu- the fi rst quarter. ESTETICA other PISD high school bands, 586 of 960 Thompson Inter- police late one morning when opened on Beamer Road. local business owner and vol- dent was walking to her car 1 year ago (2019) DESIGNS left the UIL District Marching mediate students submitted they saw two youths with the Andy Pettitte was honored unteer Kathy Valtasaros as its when a male approached and The body of a male was WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION Band Contest with a “1” rat- to voluntary drug testing. As rifl es wrapped in a blanket. at San Jacinto College Foun- executive director. tried to force her to get into found fl oating in a detention OF WIGS & The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS ing, placing them in the Su- part of the KYSSED program Beverly Hills sixth-grader dation Golf tournament. The The city’s traffi c and trans- his vehicle. The female student pond outside Memorial Her- The Right Form! by JODEE perior category. This was the (Knowledgeable Youth Stand- Steven Irwin won a basketball foundation honored him with portation division began en- was able to get away from him mann Southeast Hospital Tues- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s to Help With All Your After fi rst time since 1982 that all the ing Strong Eliminating Drugs), signed by Hakeem Olajuwon an honorary associate of arts forcing a no parking zone and was not harmed. day, Oct. 8. The man was later Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street district’s bands, including Sam the students took the urinalysis in the Kids Now fundraiser for degree and a $100,000 endow- during morning and evening A 15-year-old Dobie soph- identifi ed as Alan Montes, 27. Great selection of League City Rayburn, South Houston and test as part of the school’s pos- Houston area schools spon- ment scholarship in his name. commutes on both sides of omore was arrested after bring- While initially investigated as Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 ing a gun to school. Houston a possible homicide, the Harris police were already investi- County Institute of Forensic by Alexis gating the student because the Sciences determined the cause Over The Back Fence weapon was stolen. Police vis- of Montes’ death was acciden- t? ited the school to fi nd the stu- tal drowning. Montes was not a an dent in possession of the gun patient at the hospital. egn e Pr along with a loaded clip. At no A 12-year-old child was ld I b time was the gun displayed or shot early Sunday, Oct. 6, in a Cou were any threats made, accord- possible road rage incident on PATRICIA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY! Genoa Elementary for Ashlie Haas. I need a pregnancy test Patricia Spence, who works as a sub- Share a slice of a triple-layer cake Oct. 8 with Beverly Hills Intermediate ing to school offi cials. An au- the service road in the 10500 I need to know what to do stitute teacher for Pasadena ISD, enjoyed a Christie Bishop, Norma Sierra and Monica Send a humorous birthday greeting Oct. 10 tomated phone call was sent to block of the Gulf Freeway near notify parents of the incident. Edgebrook. The victim was We are here for you. We care!! birthday Oct. 7. Best wishes are sent from her Giron. On Oct. 9 Marcy Salinas celebrates a to Sandra Shaffer. All Services are Free and Confidential. cousins Alexis Lochner and Leader owner birthday. Send a greeting to Brittney Donovan FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS 5 years ago (2015) transported to an area hospi- Marie Flickinger and husband David and the who enjoys a birthday Oct. 10. Thursday, Oct. 8: Courtney George, The Rev. Sherman Wil- tal in stable condition, with a 281-484-0005 Flickinger family. Meador Elementary Lisa Stephens, Charles Young and Sandy son, the founding pastor of gunshot wound to his leg. No Beltway 8 South SCHOOL DAZE On Oct. 8, remember to wish John Holder a Twyman; Friday, Oct. 9: Robert Caballero, Sagemont Presbyterian Church immediate arrests were made. Crisis Pregnancy Center The following Pasadena ISD personnel en- happy birthday. The day for a birthday celebra- Vicki Talton, Denny Wranich Jr., Mary (now known as A Community joy birthdays Oct. 8 through Oct. 14, 2020. tion for Amanda Johns is Oct. 9. Guerrero and Dolores Bordovsky; Saturday, of the Servant-Savior), died Atkinson Elementary Moore Elementary Oct. 10: Patty Wheeler, Clayton Bichm, Cheryl Oct. 8 at the age of 93. Now lo- Michael Gonzales enjoys a birthday Oct. Ellen Gardner enjoys a happy birthday Oct. Randall, Joel Miller, Jesse Guerra, Manny cated on Hughes Road across 8. The day for a party for Elizabeth Echols, 11. Blow out the birthday candles for Katelyn Carrillo and Gloria Sanchez; Sunday, Oct. 11: the street from Stuchbery Ele- FURNITURE RE-DO Stephanie Quintana and Sarah Socie is Oct. Matthews Oct. 14. Samantha Mendoza, Katina Decker, Roberta mentary, the church originally 9. Break out the balloons and birthday cake South Belt Elementary Tomkins and Michelle Manzanales; Monday, opened in the mid-1960s on Oct. 10 for Lena Ortiz, principal. Light the birth- Send a birthday greeting Oct. 14 to April Oct. 12: Christy Chapman, Vikki Kaufman and Kingspoint in a small chapel • Re-Pair • Re-Finish day candles for Karen O’Connor Oct. 14. Gonzalez. Laura Garcia; Tuesday, Oct. 13: Cathy Rex and on property that is now part Burnett Elementary Stuchbery Elementary Mark Chassay; and Wednesday, Oct. 14: Kristy of Almeda Mall’s parking • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Oct. 11 is a day of celebration for Beatriz Guadalupe Cabrera enjoys a birthday Oct. 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The church was Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 birthday card Oct. 12 to Jessica Roman. party favors and birthday cake and ice cream by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. rebuilt in April 2010 after be- Thursday, October 8, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 5 SPORTS NEWS & NOTES Dobie uses record-setting efforts to defeat St. Thomas Dobie golf seeks used clubs The Dobie High School golf program is preparing So much for simply do- Longhorns might not take had no preparation time very much like the District With just over 11 min- rushed for 100 yards and successfully made Bald- to begin its 2020-2021 season, and the Longhorns ing their best to navigate the field at all in week 2 in the film room or on the 22-6A title contenders they utes left in the second quar- the three scores. win a dual threat through are looking for some preowned or used clubs to help this season's COVID-19 after a COVID-19 posi- field. It didn't matter. hoped to be. They are the ter, Gray and Ballard com- As an assistant at Angle- two games. That, and Gray some players who need them this season. controlled season. The tive test within its program Getting a program-best lone remaining unbeat- bined on the Dobie record ton in 2017 before coming and Ballard have picked up Kevin Cross, the team's first-year head coach, said Dobie Longhorns' varsity forced Bellaire to cancel 99-yard touchdown pass en team left in 22-6A and 99-yard pass-and-catch, to Dobie, current Longhorn where they left off last sea- the program is in particular need of clubs designed football team is thriving its Oct. 1 game at Butler from quarterback Cameron have been explosive on of- and an 11-yard touchdown head coach Kevin Ber- son. for female players, but any donations will be accept- within it, putting together Stadium, the Longhorns Gray to Jeremiah Ballard fense in doing it. burst from Baldwin gave neathy engineered a Wild- The big picture may ed. record-setting performanc- changed course. and a three separate scor- Tailback Jayson Turn- the Longhorns a 28-0 lead cat offense that utilized the show that despite its two For more information or to reach Cross, direct es while cruising out to an Lining up a last-minute ing runs from Johnathan er got things going with a at the half. skills of safety B.J. Foster wins, this Dobie team has email to [email protected]. impressive 2-0 start. road matchup at St. Thom- Baldwin, the Longhorns 9-yard scoring run midway With 7:01 left in the on offense as the team ad- not yet achieved its No. 1 Just when it seemed the as Oct. 2, the Longhorns easily defeated St. Thomas through the first quarter, third quarter, Ballard was vanced deep in the play- goal of winning the 22-6A 42-14 in Houston. and Baldwin wowed the on the scoring end of a 24- offs. Foster currently plays title. But it's looking more The Longhorns, now Dobie faithful with a 67- yard pass from Gray as the safety at the University of and more like it will take a NOW OPEN - Covid-19 averaging more than 500 yard touchdown run at the Longhorns sewed up the Texas. big effort to keep the Long- DIXIE DELI yards of offense early on in 2:17 mark of the first quar- win. 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PW be living out a best-case across Houston have been nior season with no lack catches for 125 yards. lone thing holding him scenario dream through as effi cient through two of collegiate prospects Then there’s Baldwin, back is that the game is two games. games as Gray, as the ju- and was the Longhorns’ who had a 70-yard touch- played with just one foot- Texans 6 22 0 33 37 Like every staff nation- nior has completed 26 of clear-cut top option at re- down catch in week one ball and therefore must be wide looking for a suc- 40 throws for 557 yards ceivers, yet 10 grabs for against Jersey Village shared. Cowboys 51 6 50 12 6 cessful return to action and four touchdowns with a district-high 265 yards and then followed that up Dobie has also bene- after the coronavirus pan- no interceptions. is more than could have with more than 100 yards fi ted from both the talent demic shut things down He’s also rushed for rightfully been expected. rushing against St. Thom- and experience of senior for six months, Berneathy 156 yards on 22 totes, Jonathan Jean may as and has fi ve overall kicker Joshua Hernan- and his group laid out a making him a sure-fi re have come into 2020 with touchdowns. dez, who has been true on Dolphins 13 0 7 7 18 plan of action. Yet it’s one dual threat as the season less fanfare than Ballard, Running back Jayson each of his 10 fi eld goal thing to lay out a plan, progresses. but those within the Dobie Turner has been fl ashy tries and made good on a and another thing entirely Ballard is no burst- facility clearly knew what as well as he has rushed fi eld goal of 42 yards in Panthers 24 28 30 0 26 the opener against Jersey Village. BAFL Week 3 Sat., Oct. 10 Week three presents a fi rst-ever battle against Fort Bend Bush, which Dolphins host Hitchcock, Blackhawk Park fell 54-0 to College Sta- tion in its season debut last week. Cowboys at Angelton Wildcats Meador students compete in Punt, Pass, Kick event Congratulations to Meador’s Punt, Pass, & Kick fi nalists. They will be competing with other kids in the district, but because of COVID-19, all campus scores were submitted and there will not be a district in-person competition this year. Good luck wishes are sent to the Meador Mustangs!

Dobie varsity team tennis coach Manuel Moreno Jr. son Oct. 2. Following a loss in league play to front- (left) chats with Megan Rodriguez (center) and Jen- running Deer Park, Dobie battled Memorial Oct. 6 Shown above posing with their footballs at the in-school event are Meador Shown above ready to compete in the event are third-graders nifer Ho, who played No. 2 doubles for the locals after press time for second place. The Longhorns fourth-graders Isaac Figueroa (left) and Miley Williams. Abigail Mosley (left) and William Dunn. and also scored girls’ singles victories over Dickin- are looking to fi nish strong in 22-6A play. Dobie 17, Dickinson 2 Boys’ doubles South Belt 1) Quan Dinh/Hayden Lazo (D) def. Lucas Bragg/Gerardo Martinez, 6-2, 6-2. football 2) Lael Martinez/Brian Nguyen (D) def. Mike Nguyen/Nam Nguyen, 6-3, 6-2. 3) Tristan Pedraza/Bunkie Redmon (D) def. Elijah Lopez/Jordan Tucker, 6-2, predictions 6-4. Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn Girls’ doubles Dobie at 1) Julia Bui/Erica Hay (D) def. Cecilia Chong/Dawn Kay, 6-3, 6-4. Fort Bend Bush Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie 2) Jennifer Ho/Megan Rodriguez (D) def. Taslyn McClure/Deczanne Meng, 5-7, Clear Brook 6-3, 10-3. vs. Clear Lake Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook 3) Tracy Tran/Violet Tran (D) def. Jaden Hall/Cong Tran, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2. Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Mixed doubles hosts Elkins Pasadena Memorial 1) John’Na Baldwin/Samuel Anton (Dickinson) def. Ashley Huynh/William Ho, Pasadena Mem. Dayton Dayton Pasadena Mem. Pasadena Mem. Dayton 6-4, 6-4. at Dayton South Houston South Houston Santa Fe South Houston South Houston South Houston Santa Fe Boys’ singles at Santa Fe 1) Hayden Lazo (D) def. Samuel Stephens, 6-4, 6-2. Deer Park hosts Tomball Mem. Tomball Mem. Tomball Mem. Tomball Mem. Tomball Mem. Tomball Mem. 2) Tristan Pedraza (D) def. Gerardo Martinez, 7-5, 6-3. Tomball Memorial 3) Quan Dinh (D) def. Lucas Bragg, 6-2, 6-3. 4) Brian Nguyen (D) def. Jordan Tucker, 6-2, 6-2. Atascocita hosts Klein Oak Klein Oak Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita 5) Lael Martinez (D) def. Nam Nguyen, 6-2, 6-2. Pearland at 6) Bunkie Redmon (D) def. Mike Nguyen, 6-3, 6-2. Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Strake Jesuit Angleton hosts Girls’ singles Angleton Angleton Angleton Angleton Angleton Angleton 1) Julia Bui (D) def. John’Na Baldwin, 6-2, 6-3. Lamar Consolidated 2) Cecilia Chong (Dickinson) def. Erica Hay, 6-4, 6-4. La Porte hosts La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte 3) Megan Rodriguez (D) def. Dawn Kay, 6-2, 6-4. Port Arthur Memorial 4) Jennifer Ho (D) def. Deczanne Meng, 6-2, 6-3. 5) Tracy Tran (D) def. Taslyn McClure, 7-5, 6-3. Last week’s record 3-6 9-0 5-4 4-5 4-5 4-5 6) Violet Tran (D) def. Jaden Hall, 6-4, 6-2. Season record 9-9 14-4 11-7 10-8 9-9 9-9 CALENDAR

Due to the current public health situation, it is advisable to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 lom.org/shabbat-online.html. meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First verify if face-to-face meetings are being held prior to attend- 7 a.m. 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713-661- ing. For Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, visit https:// AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Thursday’s notice. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women affect- 4200 or visit www.hascona.com. aahouston.org/meetings; for Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Noon ed by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First United Methodist Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday, meetings, visit www.hascona.com; for Al-Anon meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous – Imperfect Nooners. See Thursday Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes. visit www.houstonalanon.org/meetings.html. noon notice. room #111. Call 281-487-8787 or visit http://www.houstonala TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 NOTE: Clear Lake Bridge Club – Although the bridge club is 7 p.m. non.org/meetings.html for additional information. 7 a.m. closed at this time, visit https://acblunit174.org/clearlak/clean- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Thursday’s notice. blue-working/clearlake.html for details about online games or meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian 5:30 p.m. Noon email the director at [email protected] for additional informa- Church (youth building). For details, call 713-661-4200 or visit Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Sundays, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners. See tion. www.hascona.com or visit https://nastuff.com/. 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Thursday noon notice. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Congregation Shaar Hashalom – All in-person events are can- Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP for child care. 7 p.m. 7 a.m. celed at this time. All services will be performed online. Join the Fri- 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 day night service at 7 p.m. or the Saturday service at 9:30 a.m. at AA meeting – CrossRoads UMC. See Friday’s notice. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., https://zoom.us with the Meeting ID 917 102 8979 and the Passcode MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Presbyterian Church (youth building). For additional information, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 713-686-6300 18csh1818. For members who wish a prayer book copy for the on- 10 a.m. call 713-661-4200 or visit the website www.hascona.com. (24/7) or visit https://aahouston.org/meetings/ for details. line service, visit https://www.shaarhashalom.org/prayer-book-for- Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 7:30 a.m. friday.html. For the general website, visit https://www.shaarhasha In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer 7 a.m. Rotary Club of Pearland – Virtual meeting Thursday, 7:30 a.m., lom.org/shabbat-online.html. Park. Enter through back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Thursday’s notice. online on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81372891968. 8 p.m. details. Noon Meeting ID: 813 7289 1968. Details are on Pearland Chamber of Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads UMC Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners. See Commerce website under the calendar tab. Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family members AA – Imperfect Nooners. See Thursday’s noon notice. Thursday noon notice. 9:30 a.m. and friends of problem drinkers/addicts share, learn Al-Anon 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of principles, that they are not alone, and discover choices avail- Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in Webster. able. For details, call 281-484-9243. Toastmasters Club #05324194 has gone virtual! Visit https:// 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/ For details, call 281-910-1971 or visit aglownet.org. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com/. The club is committed to sexual abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayarea 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. its member’s safety during this National Emergency and will turningpoint.org for information. ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business For details, call 281-484-9243. conduct virtual meetings every Monday (except holidays), to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Women’s Association-South will have a virtual meeting. All SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 ensure its members continue their journey to becoming confi - 7 a.m. attendees need to preregister. To RSVP and to obtain additional 7:30 a.m. dent communicators and leaders. To join the virtual meeting, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Thursday’s notice. information, visit the website at www.seen-abwa.org. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” See Thursday’s notice. select the “contact us” button on our home page menu (www. 7:30 a.m. Noon 9:30 a.m. youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com) to obtain access to the Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Congregation Shaar Hashalom – All in-person events are virtual meeting platform. For information, call Karen Nunn at 832- at Pearland Chamber of Commerce, 6117 Broadway St., in noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland, or online at https://aahouston. canceled at this time. All services will be performed online. 722-9061 or Carolyn Carmichael at 832-372-3565. Pearland. Variety of speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 org/meetings/imperfect-nooners. For details, call 713-686-6300. Join the Friday night service at 7 p.m. or the Saturday service Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step or email [email protected]. 7 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. at https://zoom.us with the Meeting ID 917 102 Recovery, open meeting Mondays, outside near the church at Noon Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 8979 and the Passcode 18csh1818. For members who wish 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Jesse at 832-725-8479 AA – Imperfect Nooners. See Thursday noon notice. 7 p.m., 2930 E. 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The district boasts a rich history of We are proud to highlight a few of success that stems from our award- Pasadena ISD’s and the South Belt’s winning educational programs to our top moments from the 2019-2020 talented students and staff. school year.

DISTRICT ACCOMPLISHMENTS South Houston Intermediate Pasadena ISD recognized as Model Cheers to 14 years Pasadena ISD’s student wins Save Texas History PLC School District Pasadena ISD has Fine Arts department was named one Essay Contest Aiden Williams, a been recognized as a Model Professional of the Best Communities for Music seventh-grade student at South Learning Community at Work. The school Education for the 14th consecutive Houston Intermediate, was recognized district is only one of two districts in the year by the National Association of by Land Commissioner George P. state of Texas and among only 24 school Music Merchants for its “outstanding Bush for his winning entry in the Save districts in the U.S. and Canada to receive commitment to music education. Texas History Essay Contest. Williams’ this honor. essay titled “Freedmen’s Town Bricks” 13 Pasadena ISD campuses named focuses on the history surrounding Pasadena Memorial named one of Gold Ribbon School CHILDREN AT Houston’s Fourth Ward, which began America’s Best High Schools Pasadena RISK, an organization that specializes as a post-civil war freedom colony. Memorial High school has been ranked in addressing issues affecting Texas’ one of the country’s best high schools by youth, has named 13 Pasadena ISD STAFF RECOGNITION the U.S. News and World Report for the fifth campuses as Gold Ribbon Schools. consecutive year. The U.S. News rankings The Gold Ribbon Schools are: Frazier Janet Nuzzie received the Nancy included data on more than 24,000 public Elementary, Meador Elementary, Trapp TCTM Leadership Award high schools in 50 states and the District of Red Bluff Elementary, Atkinson She is currently the District Instructional Columbia. Elementary, Pomeroy Elementary, Specialist for Elementary Mathematics Jensen Elementary, Fred Roberts in Pasadena ISD. Dobie, Rayburn and South Houston Middle School, V.W. Miller Intermediate, High Schools become founding Thompson Intermediate, South Houston Dobie High School’s Orchestra members of Harris County Promise Intermediate, Beverly Hills Intermediate, Director named Houston Program Students attending Dobie, Park View Intermediate and Southmore Symphony’s Educator of the Year Rayburn and South Houston high Intermediate. schools will now have the opportunity Angela Badon, the Orchestra Director to participate in the Harris County at Dobie High School, was named the Promise Program. The program provides STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Houston Symphony’s Educator of the tuition-free, postsecondary education Year. Badon has taught orchestra in Pasadena ISD for 15 years and describes for Pasadena ISD students to attend Dobie Wind Ensemble was chosen her job as “the best in the world.” San Jacinto College. to be featured at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival in Meador Elementary honored as Dobie Band Director selected as Indianapolis Dobie Wind Ensemble quarterfinalist for GRAMMY Music 2019 Mayor’s Proud Partner Meador was selected from over 100 applicants Educator Award Kevin Erickson, Elementary received the 2019 Mayor’s nationwide and one of only sixteen Dobie High School band director, was Proud Partner award for the creation of bands scheduled to perform. its SPARK park and Student Litter Patrol selected as a quarterfinalist for the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. Out program. CTHS students collaborate with the of 2,000 nominees, Erickson was among City of Pasadena and the Chamber of 216 music educators from around the Pasadena ISD’s Nutrition Services Commerce to produce new web series country who were selected as quarter serves over 870,000 meals during CTHS students in the AV pathway finalists. campus closures After Pasadena ISD collaborated with the City of Pasadena campuses closed in March 2020 due to and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Shannon Raygoza named Texas Art the coronavirus pandemic, Nutrition to produce a new web series. “Discover Education Association Distinguished Services began serving thousands of Pasadena” will focus on economic Fellow The Texas Arts Education meals per week to make sure that no development and improvements Association honored Visual Art child went hungry. throughout the city. Curriculum Specialist Shannon Raygoza as a 2019 Distinguished Fellow during the Six Pasadena ISD schools recognized Pasadena Early College High School organization’s fall conference. Raygoza, for state-level guidance counseling student wins prestigious Gates an employee of Pasadena ISD for 17 award Six Pasadena ISD Schools Scholarship Tanya Trujillo, a graduate years, was awarded the fellowship to earned CREST awards for excellence of Pasadena Early College High School, recognize her meaningful contributions in guidance and counseling. CREST was awarded the prestigious Gates to art education. (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Scholarship. As a Gates Scholarship Students in Texas) recognizes schools recipient, she will receive a full ride to across the state. This year’s winning a college or university of her choosing. campuses and their guidance counselors She plans to attend Texas A&M. are: Leticia Sanchez, Burnett Elementary; Ilsa Garza, Freeman Elementary; Emily Ontiveras and Deronda Pike, Fred Like us on Facebook Roberts Middle School; Shari Harris and Tracy Shripka, Lonnie B. Keller Middle @PasadenaISD School; Tara Merida, Meador Elementary; and Danielle Knight and Santana Fairley, Schneider Middle School.

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