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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 28 THE GREATER KATY AREA'S NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1912 n katytimes.com THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 City Katy area COVID-19 update delays By R. HANS MILLER SENIOR REPORTER

Across Greater Houston, including the Katy area, the Texas De- partment of State Health Services reported a total of 40,903 cases of contract COVID-19 since March 4, when the department began tracking data. Of those, 6,300 were diagnosed in the first six days of July. decision Orders Executive orders related to public health are in effect in all three By R. HANS MILLER counties in the Katy area. Fort Bend and Harris counties have their own SENIOR REPORTER orders while Waller County falls under Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott’s order due to the county having 20 cases or more. Katy City Council opted to “Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most table a decision on who the city’s effective ways we have to slow the spread of COVID-19,” Abbott said in solid waste services provider a July 2 press release announcing his order. “We have the ability to keep R. HANS MILLER would be at a special meeting businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can Hospitals throughout the Texas Medical Center family have adjusted to the COVID-19 held July 6 at 6 p.m. During the continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to surge being seen throughout Greater Houston, including the Katy area. EMTs are seeing digital meeting held via Zoom, long wait times at hospitals to transfer their patients to the care of an emergency room council members grilled repre- See UPDATE, page 5 due to ERs being busy. sentatives of the two companies considered by city staff to be the top contenders for the job. Finalists Texas Pride Dis- posal and Republic Services were pulled from a pool of six respondents which included Best Trash, Frontier Waste Solutions, HHW Solutions and WCA Waste Corporation. City Council Member Frank See CONTRACT, page 5 NEEDING Abbott NOURISHMENT mandates masks in public By ED STERLING CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gov. Greg Abbott on July 2 issued an executive order to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus while keeping Texas as open as possible for business. With few exceptions, the order requires all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases. Abbott also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people and mandating that with SANDRA SADEK A volunteer organizes recently acquired food supplies at the Katy Christian Ministries food bank during the store’s mid-afternoon closure, allowing for restocking. See MASKS, page 5

HAVE A NEWS TIP? How COVID-19 is shaping local food insecurity [email protected] By SANDRA SADEK SUBSCRIBE TODAY EDITORIAL INTERN (281) 391-3141 irginia Smith, 80, wakes up every morning and goes through the V same routine she has had for the last four years. She tends to her husband Fred’s daily needs, a necessity after he suffered two strokes. She showers him, helps him shave, dress use the restroom, eat and take his medications. Finally, their in-home caregiver Nicole arrives, freeing Smith up for a bit before she repeats the same routine at night. It has also been four years since Smith began benefiting from services provided by local nonprofits. The Houston native moved to the Katy area in 2011 to help her son but after her husband’s strokes and her own heart attack, Smith stayed longer than COVID-19’s impact anticipated. In 2014, her funds ran out. on food demands Further emergency surgeries for her Smith has faced food insecurity for husband prevented them from moving a long time and remembers when food back home. banks did not exist. “Social security only goes so far,” “Back in my younger days, I had all Smith said, who currently lives on $547 a three of (my children) by myself to raise, month. “I’m on a budget, especially with and believe me, there were no food pan- several medical monthly bills.” tries,” Smith said. “I’ve gone three to four The Smiths face food insecurity like days without eating so I know what it is others with limited budgets. Smith said to be hungry.” she usually runs out of money by the Deysi Crespo, executive director at third week of the month and, like many KCM, said the economic downturn and in the area, has turned to Katy Christian the increased demand for the nonprofit’s Ministries’ food pantry for help. food pantry’s services are reminiscent of “I bought beef this week, for the first how KCM came to be 36 years ago. KCM time in probably three years,” Smith was formed in 1984 by nine churches an- said. “Mostly everything (I buy) is for swering the call to aid families struggling (my husband). I don’t even eat the food with food insecurity during the 1980s – I’ll take a little chunk and eat and that’s economic downturn. it. I’m just trying to save money.” See FOOD, page 9 THE KATY TIMES 2 THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 NEWS KATYTIMES.COM TMC Orchestra finalist for two awards By SANDRA SADEK EDITORIAL INTERN

The Texas Medical Center Orchestra has been chosen as a finalist for two awards, The American Prize in community orchestra division and the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for performance of American music in the community ensemble division for the 2019-2020 season. The American Prize involves several non-profit national competitions in the performing arts and offers cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for recorded performances. The prize is awarded to ensembles and individuals annually in the U.S. at the professional, university, church, community and secondary school levels. The Ernst Bacon Award recognizes and rewards the best performances of American music by ensembles and individual artists worldwide. The award is named after Ernst Bacon, an American composer who won a Pulitzer Scholarship and three Guggenheim Fellowships. Exact dates for both awards’ CONTRIBUTED PHOTO results have yet to be announced. The Texas Medical Center Orchestra has been designated as a finalist for both the American Prize and the Ernst Bacon Award.

Houston Rotary Club announces Chamber to host expo this fall By SANDRA SADEK veteran club, international theme EDITORIAL INTERN

By SANDRA SADEK and past rotarians. The veteran’s club The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will EDITORIAL INTERN meets twice a month on Tuesdays at be holding their second annual Business to 7 p.m., starting July 14. Meetings will Business Expo and luncheon on Sept. 10 , 2020. The Houston Rotary District 5890 has alternate via Zoom or hybrid. The first The keynote speakers are Jim McIngvale of chartered a new club for Greater Houston meeting will discuss the club’s mission Gallery Furniture and Jeff Moseley, president veterans as well as announced its 2020- statement, announce the leadership as and CEO of the Texas Association of Business. JEFF MOSELEY JIM McINGVALE 2021 Rotary International Theme. well as membership dues, obligations Other speakers include Tim Jeffcoat from the The newly chartered Rotary Club U.S. Small Business Administration, Greg Hen- and responsibilities. There will also be a distancing. Temperature checks and face of Greater Houston Veterans will be ry who will cover cybersecurity and Goldman providing needed services to veterans Q&A session. masks will be available at registration including The 2020-2021 Rotary International Sachs 10,000 Small Business program. locally, nationally and worldwide within According to a Katy Area Chamber press hand sanitizer throughout the event. Theme is “Rotary Opens Opportunities.” the framework of Rotary International’s 7 release, the goal of the expo is to create oppor- The expo will be located at the Omni Areas of Focus. For more information and instructions tunities for business to business connections, Houston Hotel at Westside at 13210 Katy Fwy. Membership is open to veterans, on how to join, email bobg.5890@gmail. therefore supporting business development, and will host 32 companies and organizations active duty service members, patriots com or [email protected]. growth and sustainability in the Katy area. The as well as more than 125 business leaders and expo will have three breakout sessions with professionals. Admissions fees range from $50 presentations. for a half day to $250 full day ticket with a ven- In line with CDC guidelines against the dor booth. Sponsorships are also available. spread of COVID-19, the number of attendees Those interested can register through the Cajun Catfish and vendors will be limited to maintain social “events” link at www.katychamber.com. Katy locals named to OBU honor roll Mondays CONTRIBUTED REPORT The Dean’s Honor Roll included Felipe Alvear, a performance non-clincal major, Four Katy, Texas, residents were named and Teresita Gonzalez, an elementary edu- 3:00 – 7:00 pm on Oklahoma Baptist University’s academic cation major. honor roll for the spring 2020 semester. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes stu- The President’s Honor Roll included dents who achieved a semester grade point av- All You Can Eat Bethany Barham, an elementary education erage of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Dean’s major, and Jamie Turlington, a Pre-Allied Honor Roll acknowledges those who achieved for $10.99 health major. a grade point average from 3.4 to 3.69.

Fort Bend gets new corrections director By R. HANS MILLER the appointment of Mr. The CSCD director over- SENIOR REPORTER Reginald Robinson as the sees the day to day operations next Director of Community of community supervision Fort Bend County Judge KP Supervision and Corrections. – formerly known as adult Goerge appointed Reginald Mr. Robison has significant probation – which is provided Robinson to the position of knowledge and expertise to as an alternative to incarcer- Fort Bend County director of lead this department,” George ation. community supervision and said. “Throughout his career, corrections, otherwise known Robinson holds a bache- Mr. Robinson has held great as CSCD. Robinson was lor’s degree in Communica- responsibility, and I am promoted from the position tions from Sam Houston State confident he will continue of assistant director for CSCD University and is a member to set a high standard for our Kathy’s which he had held since 1999. of multiple professional asso- Community Supervisions and “I’m proud to announce ciations. Corrections Department.” Shrimp Jim Baker’s Unified Theory Of Everything --- With God’s Help Boil (JBUTOE-WGH) A new book about Science and God. Revised publish date: late 2020 from 5-9pm BAKER’S BOOKS, Katy, TX 22237 Katy FRWY (close to Landry’s) (every Friday) for $10.50 lb (ad revised: 11/22/2019; previous ads are null and void) This new book will contain a credible “unified theory of everything” that can explain the very basics of includes corn and potato science. Albert Einstein predicted that someone “off the street” was going to do this someday. After 53 years (at approx. year 2000), I decided to include God at every step of the process of trying to come up with a scientific “Theory of Everything”. Prior to this, it was about the “only thing” I felt I had not with every pound. been successful at inventing or figuring out. --- You see, God had already given me the gift of inventing at age 9-10, in His response to my Second Major Prayer. --- By the year 2014, God had allowed me to assemble sufficient knowledge that I felt 95%, of what I needed to figure out, had been accomplished. One thing I had always wished for, especially as I was approaching the age of 40, is for God to speak to me. Well, when God did speak to me, I liked my first message from God about as much, I suppose, as Abraham liked his message from God, when he was told to sacrifice his son. But God was testing both of us! God was also making us stronger. There are still two major topics in life to be addressed, prior to publishing the new book. One is a major release of scientific information of the new theory across the U.S.A. The second is starting an evangelical ministry. Author of new book is a Chemistry graduate (B.S. 1971/M.S. 1978) of Texas A&M (A&I) in Kingsville, TX. He also attended S.A.C. in San Antonio. He has additional hours at SWTSU, Texas Tech U., Boston 9027 S.E. I 10 Frontage Rd. • Sealy, Texas 77474 College, Westinghouse PWR. He has worked at Texas Uranium Operations as Chief Chemist, at South Texas Nuclear Project as Nuclear Chemist during pre-startup, and retired from City of Houston where he was in charge of Technical Services Section of Bureau of Air Quality Control. Owner of BAKER’S 979-987-6077 BOOKS is also the author of God’s Amazing Answer To Prayer, in 2012. THE KATY TIMES COMMUNITY THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 3 KATYTIMES.COM Katy VFW lends a hand to Girl Scouts By JOSELYN HOFER EDITORIAL INTERN

The Katy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182 received a donation of 363 cases of Girl Scout cookies due to the Girl Scout’s limited amount of sales. Katy Cupboard Manager Maribeth Negri with the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, provided the cases to the Katy VFW Post who then distributed the cookies to other posts around Texas. Most of the cookies were given to the PTSD Foundation of America (Camp Hope) in Houston and a VA clinic in Katy. The rest were given in smaller increments to other veteran-related posts. The donations were very much appre- ciated by each location, said a VFW press Many people helped with the distribution including (from left to release. This is why the Katy VFW reminds right) Mike Mastrangelo, past post commander, Pat Byrne, Auxiliary people not to forget about the Girl Scouts President, Don Byrne, Post Commander, and Mr. Negri. All persons CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS this time next year. worked together to load 3 truckloads and 1 overstuffed SUV of cookies. A variety of cookies were donated to the Katy VFW where four tables were stacked with the cases.

Klein teacher earns Waller County receives project updates By SANDRA SADEK Progress on the Precinct 4 Building is Community Center, was passed. There is C-SPAN fellowship EDITORIAL INTERN still underway but the application for a a $900 installment fee for each location state permit for the water pump on the and then a monthly fee between $55 and By JOSELYN HOFER Waller County’s Commissioners’ lot could delay the early opening of the $75 for maintenance. EDITORIAL INTERN Court received construction updates on building, Rothe said. He also said the The court will be publishing a notice Evangeline Mitchell, a teacher at Klein High School several projects and certified two major Justice Center is nearing completion. of public hearing in the Waller County in nearby Klein, Tex. was selected out of multiple grant awards to their 2020 budget on Landscaping has begun and the building, Express and the Katy Times regarding applicants nationwide to participate in C-SPAN’s 2020 July 1. with the exception of the jail, could be the designation of reinvestment zone for Teacher Fellowship Program. County construction manager Dan- partially open later in July or early August. the Waller County Brookshire Rice Dryer Along with five other partici- ny Rothe gave the court three updates The court amended the 2020 budget Reinvestment Zone 7. pants and C-SPAN’s Education on the library, precinct 4 building and to reflect two grants from the Texas The Waller County Commissioners’ Relations team, Mitchell will be justice center projects. General Land Office regarding Hurricane Court meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the generating content for C-SPAN According to Rothe, the interior of Harvey repairs, amounting to $2,244,015 Waller County Courthouse in Hemp- classroom – a free online the library is complete and only exterior and $4,036,599 each. stead. Meetings are currently being held resource for teachers – and the work remains. The project is still within An agreement with Low Voltage virtually, including the public comments upcoming school year. Due budget. The library could be operational Security Solutions for a fire panel alarm portion of the meeting.. Local callers to COVID-19, the four-week within two weeks but recent increases in monitoring to be installed in the Sheriff’s should call 979-921-6212 and non-local training session will be held COVID-19 cases could push that opening Office, Jail and Court building in the Jus- callers should call 800-576-1131. User virtually rather than in person EVANGELINE up, Rothe said. tice Center, Precinct 4 Building and the code is 14329937. in which educators can create MITCHELL project ideas and feature them on the C-SPAN Classroom website. As a U.S. History teacher at Klein High School for close to 20 years, Mitchell is more than qualified for this position, said Craig McAndrew, director of C-SPAN Edu- cation Relations. On top of that, Mitchell has also worked Cane Island hosts the Return of Summer Concert Series with C-SPAN for several years with participation in the By JOSELYN HOFER will last until about 8:30 p.m. Other C-SPAN teacher conference and hosting the C-SPAN bus EDITORIAL INTERN concerts may be scheduled through- for students. She’s always shown creativity and unique out the summer and can be found on ways of engaging students during the pandemic, said Katy’s Cane Island is hosting the The Oaks Kitchen and Bar Facebook McAndrew, as well as a dedication to her teachings. return of its popular summer concert page. “With the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to series with reserved seating on the In order to maintain a safe online learning, Evangeline showed creativity and initia- lawn of Cane’s Quarter at 2100 Cane environment, Cane Island asks that tive in her approach to teaching and engaging students,” Island Parkway and full menu service you make a reservation by calling said McAndrew. “We look forward to working with Evan- from The Oaks Kitchen and Bar. geline as we offer support and options for educators and The Oaks Kitchen and Bar to practice students as they navigate these uncertain times.” The first concert was held July social distancing. To locate Cane’s The Fellowship will begin on July 6 and will end July 31 2 with a rock and roll band, Rock Quarter, take the Cane Island exit off while coinciding with C-SPAN’s virtual Summer Educators’ Agents, and will follow with a Beatles Interstate 10 and continue north until Conference. During these conference, Mitchell and other cover band, Fab Five, on Friday, July you reach the community entrance. teachers will present ideas on how they will use C-SPAN 3. The Rock Agents will return July 16 Free parking is provided on site. COURTESY CANE ISLAND/KAPLAN PUBLIC RELATIONS in classrooms. Educators who are interested in teaching followed by country singer and Texas Additional show information can The Oaks Kitchen and Bar will be hosting music events opportunities with C-SPAN can find more information on native, Hayden Baker, on July 18. All be found at: www.facebook.com/ throughout the summer that are socially distanced. Diners can the website, www.c-span.org/classroom/opportunities/. concerts will begin at 5:30 p.m. and TheOaksKitchenBar. enjoy live music while being seated outside.

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5507 Morton Rd. Suite 103, Katy, TX 77493 5507 Morton Rd. Suite 103, Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-3141 (281) 391-3141 THE KATY TIMES 4 THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 OPINION KATYTIMES.COM Post-quarantine workout routine ecently, I visited my local gym R for the first time JASE after snacking-in-place GRAVES for over two months. It was like going to see an SPECIAL TO THE annoying former friend KATY – out of guilt. I’ve always TIMES had a tolerate-hate relationship with working out. I hate spending my time sweating and overcooked fettuccine hyperventilating when I and I’ve worked up could be lounging in my enough of a sweat to recliner while watching gross myself out, I head to reruns of “The Andy the weight-training area. Griffith Show.” Then Before I had children and again, health-experts tell looked a little less like us that regular exercise Steve Buscemi, I would can literally add minutes march confidently over to the free-weights to to our eventual time in pump some iron and hospice. sometimes pull my groin. In my desire to remain But now that my days of a source of irritation chugging protein powder to my wife and three and popping my pecs daughters for as long as are over, I rely on the possible, I’ve developed weight machines that are an exercise routine at less likely to crush my the gym that is almost esophagus. bearable. The feature I First, I’ve found that appreciate most about it’s important to wear these contraptions is that proper athletic attire, they are heavily padded which, for me, means to the point of being looking like Barney Fife at almost comfortable. an NBA tryout. The long In fact, I sometimes Nike basketball shorts doze off on one of the disguise the fact that I machines and have to be usually skip “leg day,” awakened by someone’s and the tank top ensures grandmother who needs that other patrons can me to move so she can thoroughly evaluate increase the weight and the effectiveness of my get her swole on. deodorant. As an added I usually conclude my bonus, a protective workout by doing a few COVID-19 face mask abdominal crunches in Grow wiser by giving ourselves to the elderly hides my identity and my ongoing and fruitless ope Francis couldn’t have said Hodges the dirtiest, most awful job cuts down on the public effort to develop a six humiliation factor. I also it better. there was – cleaning the kitchen’s pack. If I push down hard During Monday’s Angelus grease pit. wear a pair of workout enough on my abdomen P prayer in St. Peter’s Square, he told That sweet little piece of justice gloves so that I can get with my fingers, I can sort TOM PURCELL a better grip on the exit the crowd not to toss out older happened in 1953 – 11 years before of feel the six pack, but it family members like “discarded SPECIAL TO the Civil Rights Act would become door handle. seems to be stored in one THE KATY TIMES I usually begin my material.” law. of those insulated cooler He said “the solitude of the It happened in a very different workout with some bags – for freshness, I intense cardio on a elderly” is “a tragedy of our times,” America, in a military whose guess. Mainly, these lamenting that “the life of children integration policies were just stairmaster/elliptical- exercises just make me type thingy that mimics and grandchildren is not given as a beginning to expose thousands of need to go to the men’s gift to the elderly,” per the Holy See Among fellow soldiers he befriended, people of many different backgrounds the sensation of wishing room on my way out of three happened to be Black. there was an escalator Press Office. to each other – and break down the gym. The pope added, “We grow if we One of those Black friends, who barriers. nearby. Although I realize Although exercising would become a mathematics I need to keep my body give ourselves to others.” Hearing my father’s story is almost as punishing The truth is that visiting an elderly professor, was being harassed by a reminded me that while the young are moving, I still think as taking my three family member benefits the younger group of fellows. The ringleader, a quick to dismiss prior generations for these machines should teenage daughters to visitor far more than it benefits the white fellow from Georgia, named their imperfections – “OK, boomer!” – include some kind of shop for cosmetics, I older person who is visited. Hodges, called him racial epithets. they do so at their own loss. head rest, preferably know it’s good for me, I’m blessed to still have my My dad, who stood just under Older folks have a treasure trove with memory foam. I and I’m glad to be back mother and father, both in their 80s. 6-foot-2, angrily confronted the of wisdom to offer. They offer us a try to stay motivated on in the gym wishing I were The best moments now are quiet harassers. Every one of them backed front row seat to their experiences the cardio equipment somewhere else. If you ones on the back porch, as they down – and never bothered his friend with our shared history. You may be by listening to some haven’t started your own recall life in America’s past. again. surprised by the deepness of their inspirational workout post-quarantine workout I love asking my father about his But the story gets better. understanding and the actions they music by Van Halen. routine, I encourage you military service. Drafted during the See, Hodges’ father was a took to leave the world a better place My playlist includes to visit your local fitness Korean War, he served two years connected politician in Georgia, than the found it. songs like “Ice Cream center. And if you aren’t – and had experiences thwarting who arranged for Hodges to become But to benefit from their Man,” “Poundcake,” and into the whole exercise racism, which he shared with me. squad leader. In that position, Hodges knowledge, you have to spend some “Somebody Get Me a thing, you can always slip My dad grew up in Carrick, Pa., tormented a Black member of his time sitting with them on their back Doctor.” into a weight machine just south of downtown Pittsburgh. squad, also my father’s friend, by porch. Once my legs feel like and take a nap. When he was drafted, Pittsburgh, like assigning him the worst duties. Do that, and they’ll treasure the much of the country, was segregated. Until Hodges got busted for theft. time you give them more than you The Army, though, had ended Stolen items were found in his can know. segregation a few years prior, in locker. The captain told Hodges’ But as much as visiting benefits response to an executive order by squad they could vote for their new them, you’ll benefit even more – and President Truman. squad leader. They elected the Black grow more than you may imagine – Katy Times Out of my father’s company of fellow Hodges had been tormenting. from the hard-won wisdom they have 200 soldiers, about 10% were Black. As the new squad leader, he assigned to share. Phone: (281) 391-3141 of the person who wrote the Fax: 281-391-2030 letter, as well as their address and telephone number for Erica Baskin | Publisher verification purposes. Letters R. Hans Miller | Senior reporter can be submitted via e-mail to Dennis Silva II | Sports editor [email protected]. 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certain exceptions people cannot be in groups larger than 10 and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others. “We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another — and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces,” Abbott said. “I urge all Texans to wear a face covering in public, CITY OF KATY not just for their own health, but for the health of their Texas Pride and Republic Services offered the above pricing and route options for the Katy City Council to decide upon. A decision to award the contract was postponed in families, friends, and for all our fellow Texans,” he order to obtain clarifications regarding the request for proposals and subsequent responses from bidders. added. Cumulative figures posted July 5 by the Texas Texas Pride’s rate is $12.80 per bin Republic Services had submitted three Department of State Health Services showed some CONTRACT per household according to city doc- years of audited financial data. The 195,239 people in Texas diagnosed with COVID-19 from page 1 uments. Both would offer heavy trash measure was tabled until the next Katy and 2,637 confirmed deaths resulting from the dis- pickup one time per week, super-heavy City Council meeting to allow city staff ease. trash on a quarterly basis. Texas Pride Carroll III motioned for the item to to examine both the wording of the re- be tabled after council discussions would offer three different routes to the quest for proposals and to allow Texas Wear-mask videos posted revealed that some documentation in city on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fri- Pride to submit the audited financial The governor’s office released a video of Abbott to the request for proposal response may days with all services provided to that documents as a clarification to their coincide with his July 2 executive order plus two more not have been complete. The concern route on the same day. Thus, some- response. public service announcements imploring Texans to one getting trash service on Tuesday arose after it was noted that Texas Pride “These are companies and when step up efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. would put their trash, recycling and had not provided three years of audited Major League Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Iván heavy trash out for Tuesday pickup and you put something in a compiled fi- financial data. The council ultimately “Pudge” Rodríguez urges Texans in both English and would not need to put their trash out nancial report, you don’t have a second decided to table the matter to provide Spanish to wear a mask in public to protect them- any other day. Republic Services offers set of eyes like the city does when we’re the trash services vendors the opportu- audited every year. So when we’re selves and others from the deadly virus. nity to clarify their proposals. similar options with Monday, Wednes- talking about the financial wherewithal Tom Herman, University of Texas head football Council Member Janet Corte day and Thursday routes and recycling and heavy trash picked up at the end of to provide the largest service to the city coach, urges Texans to work together as a team to stop expressed concerns to Republic Waste COVID-19 by washing hands regularly, social distanc- representative Joey Howell regarding the week and super-heavy trash picked that we provide, it’s important that we up quarterly. nail down these numbers and we make ing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible. recent price concerns with Republic Similar public service announcements released increasing their pricing but bidding a A survey from the city to obtain sure of the voracity of the numbers. previously by the governor’s office feature Major lower cost than their current pricing. resident input was sent to 6,370 house- And so, if we ask for audited financials League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and She noted that the price difference holds within Katy’s city limits and 40% and we receive non-audited financials, when compared to current pricing or 2,549 of those households respond- then it doesn’t seem like it complies Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith. would save Katy residents about ed. Of those who responded, 78% were with the (request for proposals).” $360,000. satisfied with Republic Services, the Katy City Council generally meets SNAP deadline extended “With bins around town, probably current waste services contractor for the second and fourth Monday of each Gov. Abbott on June 29 extended the deadline for around the metro Houston area the the city, and 21% were not pleased with month. The meeting scheduled for July families to apply for the federal Pandemic Electronic past year, we have seen some of the the current vendor. About 1% did not 13 was cancelled and rescheduled as a Benefit Transfer program to July 31. indicate satisfaction either way. market pricing (go down) and we had special meeting for July 6 and the next “Ensuring access to healthy food in our commu- Both vendors said they would be to kind of make a decision on our end, regular meeting is scheduled for July nities is an important part of our response to this ‘Are we going to bid I guess what we able to provide glass recycling to res- 27 at 6:30 p.m. though that time may pandemic,” Abbott said. need or do we want to continue the idents, though Republic Services said This one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child can they were concerned about possible change to accommodate council mem- relationship?’ We’ve had this contract be used in the same way as Supplemental Nutrition chargebacks from their recycling ser- bers’ schedules and city needs during now for 20 years. At this rate for us, Assistance Program food benefits to pay for groceries. the margins are very-very slim at the vices vendor if too many single stream the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety con- Eligible families include those with children who lost $14.25 (per bin per household, but) we recycling loads were rejected due to cerns have moved city council meetings access to free or reduced-price school meals through would like to continue the relationship, broken glass. online since shortly after the pandemic really, that we’ve built probably over Texas Pride had submitted one year began. Scheduling can be viewed at the National School Lunch Program due to school the last 20 years.” of audited financial information, while www.cityofkaty.com/about/calendar. closures. The Texas Health and Human Services Commis- sion partnered with the Texas Department of Agricul- ture and the Texas Education Agency to launch the $1 billion federal program on June 1 in response to the Medical Center has moved would see during a really bad Caseloads and COVID-19 pandemic. UPDATE hospital space into the second phase of flu season,” Casciotti said. from page 1 its surge plan. This adjusts “Really long wait times to Across Texas, more than medical facilities to increase transfer patients to the emer- Winner to face incumbent 210,000 cases of COVID-19 the number of ICU beds from gency room because they just In the top spot on the July 14 Democratic primary protect one another—and have been reported since the 1,330 to 1,703. Of those beds, don’t have the space. Hour election runoff ballot are state Sen. Royce West of Dal- that means wearing a face pandemic struck the state in 600 are taken by COVID-19 and a half to two-hour wait las and former U.S. Air Force officer Mary “MJ” Hegar covering in public spaces.” early March. Of those, 37,776 patients while 762 are taken times. The whole time that’s of Round Rock. The winner will face incumbent Re- That same day, Abbott cases are from Harris County; by non-COVID-19 patients. occurring (the department’s publican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the Nov. 3 election. issued a proclamation 4,346 are from Fort Bend Normal care units in hospitals EMT crews are) not available giving mayors and county County; and, 195 from Waller West, an attorney whose current term as a state judges the ability to impose County, according to reports show 4,463 beds being taken to respond to other emergen- senator will expire in 2022, has been a member of the restrictions on outdoor from DSHS. up by non-COVID-19 patients cies.” body since 1993. He serves as vice chair of the Senate gatherings of more than 10 Across the state, 2,715 and 1,661 cases of COVID-19 Casciotti said the de- Higher Education Committee and is a member of people, and making it man- patients have succumbed that have not been placed in partment is doing its best to Senate committees on Administration, Education and datory that, with certain to COVID-19, with 407 of ICU care, according to data provide patients with options Finance. exceptions, people cannot those deaths occurring in available on the TMC web- to avoid the emergency room. Hegar has 12 years of military experience, includ- be in groups larger than 10 Harris County. Fort Bend site. That leaves 2,956 beds Community paramedics visit ing three tours as a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, and must maintain six feet County has seen a reported available for patients. TMC’s with patients to provide inter- where she flew combat search and rescue and medical between themselves and 59 deaths due to COVID-19 data portal also reports that mediate care and help con- evacuation missions. She is a recipient of the Purple those not in their house- while Waller County Judge cases in the area are up about nect them with non-emergent Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor. holds. Trey Duhon’s July 7 report via 1.5 times what they were the options to ensure their health Cornyn, of San Antonio, a member of the U.S. All of the executive Facebook indicated the coun- prior week. is maintained and hospital- Senate since 2002, previously served as an associate orders require residents to ty has not had any fatalities A July 6 projection of bed ization isn’t necessary. This justice of the Texas Supreme Court from 1992 to 1997 practice social distancing to date. capacity at all TMC hospitals is accomplished through and as Texas attorney general from 1999 to 2002. and wear face masks in Testing will be available in shows that TMC expects to telemedicine, taking patients public spaces where they Waller County on July 23 from enter their third phase of to stand-alone urgent cares Revenue total is down cannot remain socially 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pattison expanded capacity by July and emergency rooms which State sales tax revenue totaled $2.67 billion in June, distanced such as at the Fire Department, Duhon said. 20 or earlier as case counts is only allowed under emer- an amount 6.5% less than the amount reported for the grocery store. Churches Those wanting to get tested continue to rise. gency situations and working month of June 2019, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and polling places are can visit www.txcovidtest. Battalion Chief of Com- with community partners like said on July 1. exempt from the mask re- org or call 512-883-2400 to munity Medicine for Harris Christ Clinic and the Method- quirement, though wearing register for the test. County Emergency Joe Casci- ist and Memorial Hermann The decline in collections was driven principally a mask at those locations While the mortality rate otti said hospital capacity isn’t hospital systems. These help by steep drops in remittances from oil- and gas-re- is encouraged by state and remains fairly low, local the only concern. HCESD 48 manage the strain that has lated sectors. Collections from the construction and county officials. Those with health authorities continue ambulance crews have seen been put on the department’s amusement service sectors also were down sharply, medical conditions which to emphasize that ensuring a dramatic rise in the number resources. Hegar said. may cause concern related capacity at area hospitals is of calls they are responding “In the past three weeks However, “While collections from restaurants also to wearing a mask should vital to maintain low mortality to, from a normal load of we’ve seen a significant were depressed, the extent of the decline was checked speak with their personal rates. Additionally, they are 20-25 calls per day to 30 calls increase in the amount by increased takeout and delivery sales,” Hegar said. physicians and mental concerned with the other im- per day. Additionally, due to of patients flagged as “And retail trade receipts rose significantly, buoyed health providers for advice pacts the disease can have on increased activity at emer- COVID-positive or poten- by increased online shopping and building material concerning wearing masks. the body such as additional gency rooms, transferring tially COVID-positive based purchases, as business premises were modified for Orders now prohib- lung infections, heart attacks, patients to the ER’s care has on the symptoms,” Casciotti COVID-19 precautions.” it groups larger than 10 kidney failure, strokes and taken dramatically longer in said. “That’s more in the last The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on people from gathering, with blood clotting. most cases, he said. three weeks than all of May sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June. certain exceptions. As of July 6, the Texas “It’s pretty much what you combined.” For more state coverage, see page 10.

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The United States Golf Association announced July 1 that it will effectively exempt all competitors at the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship to be held Dec. 10-13 at Champions Golf Club in Hous- ton. The news comes about as a result of accommo- dations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are extremely pleased to still provide the world’s best professional and amateur players the opportunity to compete for this historic cham- COURTESY KATY ISD pionship, despite forgoing qualifying,” said John LJ Cryer has been announced as Katy ISD’s male athlete of the year. Cryer has excelled both on and Bodenhamer, USGA senior managing director, off the court, working hard on the basketball court with his Morton Ranch High School teammates. Championships. “After carefully examining previ- He was also named to the Houston Area Basketball Coaches Association and maintained a 3.6 GPA. ous years, these exemption categories allow us to His hard work has earned him a scholarship to Baylor University. closely mirror a traditional field, and we are excited to witness one of these players win what will truly be a milestone 75th U.S. Women’s Open.” PHOTO COURTESY JOPWELLS VIA PEXELS In addition to the customary U.S. Women’s The 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship to be held Dec. 10-13 at Open exemptions, the 2020 field of 156 players will Champions Golf Club in Houston. As a result of COVID-19 concerns, include the top 75 point leaders and ties from the rules for entry exemptions have been expanded this year. Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, as of March 16. Players in the top 30 of the LPGA Tour’s 2019 Race to the CME Globe Final Points Cup list will Lang and Morgan Pressel, who shared runner-up also be exempt. honors in the memorable 2005 U.S. Women’s Open To ensure that those in the best form leading at Cherry Hills won by Birdie Kim. into the championship receive a place in the field, In lieu of international qualifying, the final players who are not already exempt can earn a spot rankings on the 2019 Ladies European Tour Order from their position on LPGA Tour’s 2020 official of Merit and the final money lists on the 2019 Japan money list – top 10 – or the Symetra Tour’s official LPGA Tour, Korean LPGA Tour and China LPGA money list – top five – through Nov. 11. Exemptions Tour will help to round out the field. Remaining will also be available based on performances in the spots in the championship will be filled using the following events on the 2020 LPGA Tour schedule: Rolex Rankings as of Nov. 9. More information on Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, Cambria exemption categories and the entry application Portland Classic, ShopRite Classic and KPMG process can be found in the Frequently Asked Women’s PGA Championship. Questions (FAQs). An average of 25 amateurs have competed in Eleven U.S. Women’s Open champions currently the last three U.S. Women’s Opens, including Gina meet exemption categories, including two-time Kim, who tied for 12th last year at the Country Club winner Inbee Park (2008, 2013) and Jeongeun Lee6, of Charleston (S.C.). The World Amateur Golf Rank- who claimed the title last year at the Country Club ing® will be utilized to fill the amateur contingent at of Charleston. Joining Park and Lee6 are: Eun- Champions Golf Club, as the top 20 point leaders Hee Ji (2009), Paula Creamer (2010), So Yeon Ryu who are not otherwise exempt as of Nov. 4 will be (2011), Na Yeon Choi (2012), Michelle Wie (2014), PHOTO COURTESY KATY ISD added to the six amateur categories already em- In Gee Chun (2015), Brittany Lang (2016), Sung Katy ISD has announced that Emma Sticklen, a Katy Taylor graduate and University of Texas commit, ployed. Amateurs have historically enjoyed tremen- Hyun Park (2017) and Ariya Jutanugarn (2018). has been selected at the district’s Female Athlete of the Year. She is a three-time state champion in dous success at the U.S. Women’s Open, including Exempt players must file an entry. Entries will swimming and currently holds the division 6A state record in the 100 meter butterfly event. During 1967 champion Catherine Lacoste, Jenny Chuasiri- open Wednesday, Oct. 7 and close Wednesday, Nov. this last school year, Sticklen was first team in all-state in five events. porn, who finished runner-up in 1998, and Brittany 11 at 5 p.m. EDT. One Hour Guarantee! If we’re not at your door within one hour of when you call for emergency service, we will take $79 off of your repair!

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Darrel Royer, 67, of Fulshear, TX his children, Joe Royer of Austin, Gorman Travis Wagenfuehr, 30, passed into prentice electrician and enjoyed many passions. died on Thursday, June 25th at Me- TX, Jonathan Royer (Ashley) of the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in He enriched his life through exploring music, morial Herman Hospital Memorial Pflugerville, TX, Jake Royer (Amber) Kerrville, Texas where he lived among friends for engrossing himself in film, rebuilding cars, play- City. of Richardson, TX, several years. ing board games, and spending Darrel was April Ervin of Katy, Travis was born on Febru- time with Riley and all other born May 23rd TX, Amanda Hill ary 16, 1990 in Houston, Texas animals. He was most recently in Lake Charles, (Travis) of Katy, to his proud parents, Robert trying to teach himself Japanese. LA. He lived in TX; grandchildren Harvey Wagenfuehr, Jr. and Lisa Whether it was sitting around in the Houston/Katy Nicholas Royer, Guthrie (Wagenfuehr) Nelson. deep thought or taking a grand area for the past Tyler Royer, Link He is survived by his mother, adventure, he did it with friends. 30+ years and Burke, Annabelle Lisa and her husband Stuart He would do anything for his resided in Ful- Hill, Landon Hill, Nelson of Katy, TX; his brothers friends and his family and his shear for the last Braden Ervin, and Zachary Wagenfuehr (Selena) of generosity knew no bounds. 11 years. Darrel Benjamin Royer; Chicago, IL and Lane Wagen- Memorial services will be was married to siblings Michael fuehr (Jennifer) of Frisco, TX; held 11:00 AM, Saturday, July the love of his life Royer (Lois Ann) of his sisters Kim Wells of Lexing- 18, 2020 at the Church of the Polly Royer for 38 Humble, TX, Peggy ton, SC and Juliann Gaudette Holy Apostles, 1225 W. Grand years. Smith of Bridge of Frisco, TX; his step-sisters Parkway South, Katy, TX 77494. Darrel will be City, TX, and Billy Kristin Spruiell (Justin) of Yelm, In lieu of flowers, the fam- remembered as DARREL ROYER Royer (Jackie) of WA and Stephanie Culbertson GORMAN TRAVIS ily requests that donations be a man who had 1953-2020 Lake Charles, LA. (Kyle) of Katy, TX; his nieces WAGENFUEHR made to Dustin’s House Foun- a tremendously His funeral and nephews Blake and Taylor 1990-2020 dation (dustinshouse.org), 2225 kind heart, who service will be held Wells, Dawson and Jayden Rock Creek Drive, Kerrville, loved to whistle, and always brought at 11 am on Thursday, July th9 at St. Gaudette, Bryce and Reece Wa- Texas 78028 or Freeman-Fritts a smile to the faces of people he Faustina Catholic Church. Father genfuehr, Everett and Owen Spruiell and Kinsley Animal Welfare Society of Kerr County (freeman- would meet. Darrel had no problem Dat Hoang will officiate. There will Culbertson; his uncle Fred (Buzzy) Wagenfuehr fritts.com). talking to everyone like he knew also be a rosary at 10 am on Thurs- and aunt, Mary Wagenfuehr. He is also survived Travis was an incredibly quick-witted, intel- them forever and treating all with day, July 9th at St. Faustina. by his precious canine friend and companion, ligent and handsome man. He was a wonderful kindness. Darrel was a wonder- The family would like to express Riley. Travis was also blessed by two loving son and brother. He had his heart fully invested ful husband, father, grandfather, a word of special thanks to Amy step-grandmothers, Ruth Guthrie and Margie in his many loved ones, who will miss him for as brother, uncle and friend and will Wenham and Charneeka Laday for Guthrie and their beautiful families. long as we live. We pray that his bright light will be missed dearly. the excellent medical care and com- Travis was preceded in death by his father, be felt by all who knew him and to those who his Darrel is preceded in death by passion bestowed upon Darrel. Bob, his grandparents Harvey and Freddie Wa- story will be passed onto. his parents Orelian and Ora Royer In lieu of flowers, please consid- genfuehr, Gorman and Imogene Guthrie. Arrangements are under the direction and of Lake Charles, LA. He is survived er a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Travis grew up in Katy, TX and graduated from personal care of the professionals at Kerrville by his wife Polly of Fulshear, TX; Research Hospital. Cinco Ranch High School. He was a licensed ap- Funeral Home (830) 895-5111.

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Unemployment is one factor that adds significantly to food insecurity. Unemployment has increased dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic began and while new applications have slowed down recently, many people continue to remain on unemployment as the pandemic continues.

The demand for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program aid has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began. SNAP can aid families while allowing them to utilize local stores which contributes to local economies and helps reduce strain on food pantries.

collected by Feeding America, a operations to ensure the safety of which served 38 million people during the pandemic. Katy ISD re- FOOD nationwide nonprofit that fights families, volunteers and employ- nationwide in 2019. The Trump ports delivering 1,071,169 meals to from page 1 food insecurity, there are already ees while continuing to assist. administration cut SNAP funding Katy ISD families since March 16. 81,310 food insecure people in Many have switched over to a by $17.2 billion in 2019. However, There are many other ways Fort Bend County alone, with 44% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to aid food banks and pantries “We know that these are families drive-thru style of distribution, of those people living below the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny during COVID-19 as they face that are going through an economic limiting the number of individuals SNAP threshold for poverty. Chil- Perdue announced an emergency higher numbers of clients need- hardship, depending on whatever inside the pantry and reducing dren are the most affected by this increase on April 22 to monthly ing assistance. Tomsa believes factor that is that put them in that contact. issue with 34,140 food-insecure benefits of 40% - about $2 billion. increasing SNAP benefits during particular situation. Whether (it’s) “We do intake through a children in the county, Feeding On May 12, Texas Gov. Greg the pandemic and even after will loss of employment, hours being drive-thru line,” Baker said. “All of America reports. Abbott also provided over $1 mitigate pressure on food banks reduced, or an illness presented our volunteers and staff are work- As COVID-19 continues to billion in food benefits to families and redirect people to their local itself, a severe illness, death in the ing outside in the heat to continue affect daily lives, food insecurity in with children who benefited from grocery stores, thereby reinvesting family, and different factors that, to provide that assistance and Fort Bend County is projected to free and discounted school meals in the economy. unfortunately, no one is exempt then we bring the food directly to increase by almost 4%, from 11% before school closures due to Shetterly and Crespo said they from falling into a situation like the cars on the road, food into the in 2018 to 15.7% in 2020, accord- COVID-19. normally would encourage vol- that,” said Crespo. trunk for the cars for the client so ing to Feeding America. Andra Tomsa developed Spare unteering time at food banks and The Texas Workforce Commis- that they don’t need to get outside KCM Food Pantry Director USA, an app that rounds up pantries, but the current COVID-19 sion reports that as of June 20 there of their vehicle or put themselves Krissy Viau Shetterly said de- grocery and food delivery bills, situation has limited the availabili- were 2,219 unemployment claims in any kind of harm’s way.” mand at the food pantry due to donating that round-up to local ty of such opportunities. However, in Fort Bend County, 17,081 in Others have also reduced their COVID-19 has been “astounding.” food banks. they said donating unique food Harris County, and 141 in Waller hours to again limit contact as well In March 2019, 1,390 households “Beforehand, about 15% of items can make a huge difference County. These new claims bring the as give staff and volunteers time Texas Gulf Coast region up to more were served; for March 2020, fol- to restock. Shetterly said KCM the nation was facing some form in someone’s diet. than 117,000 residents on unem- lowing the start of the pandemic, reduced its operational hours from of food insecurity, largely, that “It’s also being mindful of ployment, according to the TWC. 2,494 households were served, an seven and a half hours a day to five included families with children, healthy food choices,” Crespo Since the outbreak of COVID-19, increase of nearly 80%. hours a day which makes clients elderly or disabled members,” said. “If someone’s diabetic or many food pantries have struggled “You can see in March where more comfortable and helps Tomsa said. “ There are now mid- has a medical condition, they to meet increased demand for food the panic really set in, how the volunteers. dle-income middle-class Ameri- can’t eat XYZ, maybe we have an assistance brought on by unem- numbers just skyrocketed. It has “That makes (our volunteers) a cans using food banks for the first alternative. We don’t have the ployment and other factors. come down a bit but it’s still a lot lot more comfortable also because time because, through no fault of luxury to say we have an array of “You do see unfamiliar faces. We more than we saw. Of course, I we have a lot of elderly volunteers, their own, (work) has become sort all these healthy choices. But if are seeing people that are outside don’t see it going back down any- and they don’t want to stay at of obsolete for the time being and we’re blessed with healthier food of the people that we usually serve,” time soon to anything like we had home. They want to stay out, they that sort of economic impact is choices, then that in itself will be said Shayne Baker, who oversees before,” Shetterly said. want to help their neighbors or going to last for months if not years also transforming lives from the Trini’s Corner Market, a food pantry The panic following COVID- community and so they’re able to after.” medical aspect.” 19’s outbreak brought about panic Tomsa attributes added de- For many Katy area residents, based out of the Mamie George still do that and feel comfortable in grocery stores, with people mand at food banks to low wages every day comes down to choosing Community Center in Richmond. coming to the food pantry,” Shet- stockpiling and leading to food that do not reflect the rising costs between bills and food. COVID- “Seeing 100 families each day, we terly said. got to know a lot of those families, it shortages. Thus, more people of living. She said it is important to 19’s impact on society has left had to turn to food pantries, food support food banks, organizations many seeking out assistance for was a little bit more personal. And Fighting food insecurity now that we’re expanding, there’s pantry organizers said. which have become even more the first time. The nationwide reach of food a bunch of new faces that we are “At the beginning of (the pan- essential during the pandemic. “I don’t care who you are or insecurity in the U.S. has led getting to meet and smile at.” demic), we were literally counting Katy ISD and other school how wealthy you are. You never how many days’ worth of food to many initiatives attempting districts are also helpful when it know when you’re gonna need we had in the food pantry. We’ve to tackle the issue. The most comes to fighting food insecurity. help,” Smith said. “And I thank God Adjusting operations for never done that before,” Shetterly well-known governmental food The Texas Department of Agricul- for Katy Christian Ministries, and an increased demand said. assistance is the Supplemental ture authorized school districts I pray for them every day because According to 2018 data Food pantries have adjusted Nutrition Assistance Program to do curbside pickup of meals right now it’s very difficult.” How families can cook together during COVID-19 FROM STAFF REPORTS ¥ Include young children. Younger chil- home measures in place and restrictions baking sessions with grandparents and dren may not be able to cut, dice or chop, only slowly lifting, sharing that responsi- large Sunday dinners with extended family Families are spending more time at home but that does not mean they can’t partici- bility can be a great way to make everyone members may not be possible in the era of than ever before. Stay-at-home guidelines pate in nightly cooking sessions. Kids can more excited about mealtime. Parents can social distancing. However, such traditions have led many parents to expand their stir, pour and, perhaps most importantly, still choose the majority of meals, but let need not be abandoned entirely. Utilize vid- culinary horizons, and time in the kitchen shake. The Extension Nutrition Education kids choose one or two meals per week. eo conferencing apps like Zoom to prepare Program at Purdue University notes that To prevent kids from always opting for less can be made more enjoyable by getting the foods together, with each family member helping to prepare food can help children healthy fare like macaroni and cheese or whole family involved. whipping up their own meal or dessert. feel like they’re part of the family and even pizza, establish certain rules. For exam- Items can then safely be dropped off at each As stay-at-home measures continued encourage them to make healthy choices. ple, note that each meal must include at throughout spring, boredom was a common Each of those things can benefit children least one fruit or vegetable, relaxing these other’s homes. Go the extra mile by keeping complaint among people of all ages. Fam- in the short- and long-term. Older kids can rules as you see fit. This is a great way the video conference going as everyone sits ilies sticking out social distancing together take on more responsibility when prepar- to teach kids about nutrition while also down to indulge in a tasty meal. can confront that boredom by working ing meals, and teenagers can even tackle showing them how less nutritious fare like Cooking together can be a great fami- together to prepare delicious, homecooked entire meals on their own if they so prefer. pizza can be made healthier by replacing ly-friendly pastime as adults and children meals. The following are some simple ways Rotate the responsibility for choosing toppings like pepperoni with freshly cut look for ways to spend quality time together to get the whole family involved when the dishes. The family chef may be accus- vegetables. while stay-at-home measures remain in time comes to get dinner on the table. tomed to choosing meals. But with stay-at- Expand your operation. In-person place or are gradually relaxed. THE KATY TIMES 10 THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 TEXAS KATYTIMES.COM Ector County GOP censures Abbott By PATRICK SVITEK THE TEXAS TRIBUNE “I will say that all The Ector County Republican Party voted July 4 to censure Gov. Greg Abbott, possibilities will always accusing him of overstepping his authority in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, remain on the table, while state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, called for a special session so lawmakers but right now we’re just could have a say in how Texas proceeds amid soaring caseloads. making sure that we The party executive committee in Ector County, home to Odessa, passed the censure do all the right things resolution 10-1, with one abstention and three voting members who were not present, to ensure that we’re according to the chairperson, Tisha Crow. She said she was among those who sup- putting public health ported the resolution, which accuses Abbott of violating five party principles related to and safety first and that his exercise of executive power during the pandemic. we reduce the spread of While the resolution asks that delegates to the state convention later this month con- RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/POOL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN the coronavirus.” sider — and affirm — Ector County’s action, Crow said consideration is “not guaranteed,” Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the categories of medical surge facilities during a press conference at the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. — GOV. GREG ABBOTT and one precinct chair, Aubrey Mayberry, said the resolution “doesn’t have any teeth” for now — but that it was important to send authority aggressively to respond to the convene a special session to allow the legisla- a message about what they consider Abbott’s pandemic, forcing hospitals to suspend ture to pass legislation and hold hearings re- though, he made clear it was not his prefer- overreach. elective surgeries, ordering Texans to stay at garding the COVID-19 response,” Perry said. ence at this point. Mayberry, who voted for the resolution, home in April except for essential activities, “It should not be the sole responsibility of one “The important thing is that we have the said he was working with precinct chairs in and shutting down certain businesses — person to manage all of the issues related to a capability of responding very swiftly, and other Texas counties to get similar resolu- and then reopening them before COVID-19 disaster that has no end in sight.” now is just not the time [to call the Legislature tions passed ahead of the convention. cases surged. Texas is now one of the nation’s In the upper chamber, state Sen. Bob Hall, back],” Abbott told KTRK in Houston. “I will The Ector County vote came two days epicenters for the virus. R-Edgewood, has also called for a special say that all possibilities will always remain on after Abbott took one of his most sweep- Perry wrote Saturday on Facebook that session, as have several House Republicans. the table, but right now we’re just making sure ing executive actions yet, requiring Texans he is “deeply concerned about the unilateral Abbott has not explicitly ruled out a that we do all the right things to ensure that in most public places to wear masks. For power being used with no end in sight.” special session before the Legislature meets we’re putting public health and safety first and months, Abbott has used his executive “This is why I urge Governor Abbott to again in January. In a TV interview Friday, that we reduce the spread of the coronavirus.”

MIGUEL GUTIERREZ | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE The Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 15, 2020. The state’s highest court has cancelled July bar exams in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas bar exam

canceled in July BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE By REESE OXNER In light of the decision to go forward with an in-person convention with a new mask requirement, two sponsors announced they would drop out. Houston THE TEXAS TRIBUNE Mayor Sylvester Turner said he was hopeful that the organization would still reconsider. The photo above shows the Texas Republican Convention at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio in 2018. After urging from Texas law school deans and aspiring lawyers, the Texas Supreme Court on July 3 canceled the two-day in-person bar exams scheduled for later this month, citing growing concerns about COVID-19. The bar exams will be offered online in October. GOP will proceed with convention An in-person exam is still planned for Sept. 9 and 10 but could be canceled depending on recommendations from By CASSANDRA POLLOCK on the party’s platform, among other izations, and shortage of ICU beds,” public health authorities. The Texas Board of Law Examiners THE TEXAS TRIBUNE things, would not reflect well on a he said. will announce assistance for wi-fi and appropriate testing party that dubs itself the party of A July 2 roughly three-hour spaces and arrangements for people who prefer handwritten The Texas GOP’s executive personal responsibility. Some have meeting included a vibrant discus- tests. committee voted Thursday night to also suggested that a virtual conven- sion about what plans related to the The July exam, which was to bring more than 1,000 proceed with plans to hold the par- tion could disenfranchise certain convention, if any, should change. people into testing centers across the state, was canceled a ty’s in-person convention in Houston delegates. Members went back and forth, mak- day after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott banned certain outdoor later this month. On Tuesday, the party’s plans ing their cases for why the conven- gatherings of over 10 people unless local officials approve, The State Republican Executive for an in-person convention looked tion should go virtual or remain as down from the previous restriction of 100 people. Committee, a 64-member body that increasingly uncertain, when the scheduled. However, some have voiced concerns that delaying the serves as the governing board of the Texas Medical Association, the state’s At one point, one member offered bar examination could later limit job opportunity or cause state party, voted 40-20 to approve largest medical group, called on the a motion that would have required professional challenges. Students generally spend 350 to 500 the resolution supporting the in-per- party to cancel the event, a reversal delegates to test negative for the hours studying in the months leading up to the exam and son gathering. Thursday’s vote comes that came just one day after The coronavirus before being allowed to graduate with an average of $107,000 in loans for law school, as the state grapples with a surge Texas Tribune reported on TMA’s attend the convention. according to a letter from the 10 Texas law school deans. of coronavirus cases, with Houston sponsorship of the convention. “What a load of horse shit,” one The deans, along with some students and others in the serving as one of the country’s hot After Thursday night’s vote, TMA member could be heard saying on legal community, suggested instead of moving the exam spots for the virus. announced it had withdrawn as an the livestream before the motion was online, to offer the option of legal apprenticeships in lieu of The SREC is scheduled to meet advertiser to the convention, arguing ruled out of order. an exam or extending diploma privilege — a once-common again Sunday to consider changing that face masks alone at such a large The SREC did not get much practice that allowed law school graduates to be admitted to the party’s rules. Those rules will in- gathering were not enough. guidance from Abbott, at least pub- the bar without taking the exam. clude a tweak that allows the party to “With or without masks, an licly, ahead of its Thursday evening Under previous orders, applicants could delay their exam act on an “emergency fallback con- indoor gathering of thousands of meeting. In a TV interview less than to February and practice law under the supervision of a tingency plan,” if necessary, to hold a people from all around the state in a two hours before the meeting, Abbott licensed attorney. virtual convention, party Chair James city with tens of thousands of active declined to take a position on wheth- Rachael Beavers, a recent University of Houston Law Dickey told members as he kicked off COVID-19 cases poses a significant er an in-person convention should Center graduate, is skeptical that the September exam Thursday’s virtual meeting. health risk to conventiongoers, con- move forward, deferring to the SREC will happen — or should — considering the rise in Texas’ The convention, scheduled for vention workers, health care workers, while speaking generally about put- COVID-19 cases. July 16-18, will be held at the George and the residents of Houston,” Diana ting health and safety first. “The idea that that is going to happen is optimism bor- R. Brown Convention Center, where Fite, the group’s president, said in a “One thing that’s so important is dering on delusion,” Beavers said, adding that she’s been roughly 6,000 people are expected to statement. “We are concerned not we obviously have so many people studying for the exam eight hours per day, including week- attend. ends, for weeks. “I’ve been tracking the COVID numbers and Thursday’s vote came hours after only for the City of Houston but also who would be attending who would it doesn’t seem like that is going to be safe to administer.” Gov. Greg Abbott ordered most for the communities to which the be coming from a variety of locations Beavers said she doesn’t feel like she knows how to best counties in Texas to require masks delegates will return, giving the virus across the state of Texas,” Abbott told prepare for the exam anymore. in public — a notable turnaround easy transportation to parts of Texas KRIV in Houston. “These people are The requirements for the in-person exam and the online for a governor who spent months that have far fewer cases.” very valuable, very important, to the exam will be different, with varying numbers of questions resisting calls for such a requirement. On Friday, the Texas Craft Brew- Republican Party. My top concern for and essays required. The board will determine how to weigh Under Abbott’s latest action, Dickey ers Guild also withdrew sponsorship. them is their health and safety. The the online exam. That also makes Beavers nervous. said during Thursday’s meeting, “In light of the decision to go last thing that I would want to have “This is such a Rubik’s cube of complexity that they’ve convention attendees would now be forward with an in-person Repub- happen is for any of them to contract created, that it’s hard to keep track of even what we will be required to wear masks for most of lican State Convention with over COVID-19 or worse, lose their lives studying,” Beavers said. “There’s no way to know what’s an in-person event. 6,000 attendees in close proximity, over it.” going to be on it. It’s nearly impossible to study for.” Over the past week, demands @TXCraftBrewers has decided to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he’ll be Friday’s decision follows the recommendation that the have mounted for the party to cancel withdraw our sponsorship of the @ at the convention. board made Thursday, after urging from the Texas law school plans for an in-person convention, TexasGOP Convention in Houston,” “I agree with the twenty people deans, letters from recent law-school graduates, other public with some Republicans stating they the group tweeted. [on the SREC] who believe it is not a input and an online petition calling for diploma privilege. would not attend such an event due On Friday, Houston Mayor Sylves- good idea to hold an in-person state An additional registration period for the September or to safety concerns. Others have also ter Turner said he was hopeful that convention in Houston because so October exam will be made available for new applicants. July cited concerns about the optics of the SREC would reconsider and take many of our party activists will be or September applicants can change their application to the attending a large gathering while the convention virtual. unable to attend,” Patrick said in a February 2021 bar exam for free. small businesses in their districts “At the very minimum, masks will written statement. “It also risks the Before canceling the exam, the court approved shorten- remain shuttered under the gover- be a requirement for attendance and exposure of those who do attend. But ing the July test and authorized the special September date nor’s orders. service. However, it is also my hope I respect the will of the forty people to reduce the number of bar exam-takers. Meanwhile, a faction of activists that over the next several days, the who voted [in favor] and I will be “This test is not going to be testing competency for any has argued that canceling an event party’s leadership will reconsider in there.” of the applicants this year,” Beavers said. “It’s going to be focused on selecting delegates for view of the rising number of positive Patrick Svitek contributed to this testing their ability to adapt to this situation.” the national convention and voting COVID-19 cases, increased hospital- report.