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VOL. 66, NO. 35– 50¢ © Copyright 2019 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 P.O. DRAWER 405, HIGHLANDS, TEXAS 77562 ✯ IN THE AMTRAK hits truck; 20 injured STARS FM 686 at FM 621 – The were transported by A Sunset Limited an Mass casualty bus to the AMTRAK passenger train hospital. The injuries of struck an semi-truck (18 train passengers were said wheeler) last Friday at to be consistent with a EVENTS about 4:00 p.m. causing a bump on the head as the “minor derailment” (the train hit brakes. FRI., SEPT 6 front wheels left the track) Texas Department Pub- Crosby Library and split the truck in half. lic Safety were on scene The train travelled all trying to determine why Book Sale the way through the inter- the truck stopped on the Friends of the Crosby section in total before stop- railroad tracks. Library will hold their ping. There are no cross According to TXDPS, Fall Book Sale on arms at the intersection. “DPS Troopers responded Friday, September 6th Neighbors say they heard to a crash involving an from 1pm - 6pm and no horn or sound warning AMTRAK train, and a 18- Saturday, September 7th of the train’s approach. wheeler near CR 621 in from 10am - 5pm. The AMTRAK was out Liberty Co. 17 passengers Books at bargain prices of Los Angeles bound for and the truck driver were and many in mint New Orleans via Beau- transported to Liberty condition. Some like mont. Dayton Hospital for minor brand new. Crosby’s ESD#5 took injuries by Medical Bus. the truck driver to the hos- Crash investigation is on- SAT., SEPT 7 pital, Liberty County going.” transported seven people Neighbors say there are Crosby Rodeo to Dayton Regional Medi- no lights at the intersec- Members Fete cal Center and 12 people The Semi ended up in the ditch after it was hit by the AMTRAK train. tion of roadway to train Annual Membership Fete at the Covered Pavilion time to join or rejoin and fellowship . To join call (281) 328- Eagleton campaign starts strong 2113 BAYTOWN – The local before the live auction, in MON., SEPT 9 fairgrounds jammed with thanks for their contribu- trucks and a few tailgate tion. The silent auction Crosby Rodeo trailers as Sherman Eagle- held some unique items all ton hosted the first of his bid way over the range of Board Election campaigns fundraisers a scribe. Crosby Rodeo Board Elec- last Thursday. The basis for much of tion Annual election of There were folks of all the support includes Ea- board members begins at walks of life with one thing gleton getting $3.5 M. in 6 p.m. in common, they support new equipment for the Pre- the Harris County Precinct cinct 3 Emergency Re- THUR., SEPT 12 3 Constable for another sponse Team from grants, term. Precinct 3 has a his- getting his agency recog- Pct. 2 Meeting tory of being contested go- nized by the Texas Police Environmental ing back for decades. And Chiefs Association, initiat- Eagleton, it seemed spoke ing the RUOK senior Concerned residents of with everyone attending. It checking program, the re- Channelview will meet looks as if Eagleton faces port a crime program, ini- with Pct. 2 Officials to dis- several opponents in the tiating the Environmental cuss Harris County’s mon- March 2020 Democratic Enforcement division, and itoring of air and water Greeting from a 1/4 room away. Eagleton smiles a welcome. Primary. mostly that the crime rate pollution. 6:30pm at Within the Baytown has decreased in the areas Channelview Fire Station Youth Fair & Rodeo Pavil- rock with unique style. said, “I would like to thank sible without the hard since he took office. #3 on Dell Dale. ion a teaming crowd ate, Until it was time for the everyone in the communi- work and dedication of the Among things learned deputies, clerks, dispatch- SAT., SEPT. 14 drank and listened to live Auction and then ty for their overwhelming at the Prok Chop Cook-Off Highlands’ wide ranging “Tricky” Ricky Loggins support. With over 1800 ers and community volun- was that C.O.P.S. of Hous- Rotary Washer variety band, “Hill Country took over calling for bids. pork chop tickets sold, this teers. We are truly blessed ton has endorsed Eagleton Jane.” “Hill County Jane” Eagleton interacted was definitely one for the to serve this Precinct!” and so has the Fraternal Tournament played late top 40, vintage with this reporter several record books. None of this In fact he called his staff Order of the Eagle. From 2pm - 6pm the country, blues and classic times and toward the end would have ever been pos- and officers up to the front Highlands Rotary Club will hold their 13th Annual 3-Hole Washer CROSBY LOSES TO NEW CANEY 28-8 Board Charity Tournament. At Charlie’s ATV flips at Ice House, 906 N. Main Street, Highlands 77562. Cougars form team Limited to 50 teams, Crosby Off- $50 entry fee. Sponsorships and team entries available, call confident of growth Sheila McDonald at 832- road, 3 injured 465-8620. CROSBY – The season CROSBY – An ATV over. According to Har- opener against the New accident injured three ris County Sheriff Ed BIRTHDAYS Caney Eagles was not the Sep 5--Matthew Abott start that new Head Coach people on Sunday night Gonzales, alcohol may Ralph Brewer and Athletic Director Jer- at about 5:48 p.m. at have been a factor. Jim Elmer ry Prieto hoped for as his Xtreme Off-road Park. After losing control, Sep 7--Phillip Cumbie team battles for playing The driver, an adult according to the Sheriff, positions and assembles Sep 8--Janice Havard male, may well have the ATV had to be tak- Annastacia Nichols the team picked to be 4th Lorie Taylor in 21-5A Division 2 overall. been the luckiest man en from atop one of the Sep 9--Lori Howard The Cougars were be- alive before becoming teens by a crowd of by- Nicholas King hind 28-8 as the clock unlucky. Two teenaged standers. Execution developing as offensive players come Maegan Lindsey ticked down. Hope builds females were riding on The teenaged females however on a play in the to understand calls. Allison Little his ATV, he was cutting flew by LifeFlight and Michael S. Sullivan first quarter after going Cynthia Wotipka down 14 to 0, Crosby’s De- fast donuts and appar- the male went by Sep 10--Connie Cook niquez Dunn passed to ently having a good time HCESD#5 ambulance to Patty Mueller Emonte Wilson for a dra- when the ATV flipped a hospital. Kelly Whatley matic run across the field Patrick Wood and 73 yards to score. Leo- John D. Cutbirth Jr. dree Smith brought in the Sep 11--Brittaney Branch extra two point conversion. Laura Kaune There is a lot of new for Chase Nelson Crosby, seven offensive Randy Sloan and seven defensive start- ers to be named by 10 new ANNIVERSARIES coaches. Sep 7–James R. & Crosby had a 7-3 season Kathy Townsend last year, New Caney had a 10-2. 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✯ September is National Preparedness COMMUNITY CALENDAR Month; Be Prepared, Not Scared HOUSTON - Every Sep- meowners’ and renters’ in- (DPG) is updated annual- Your neighbors can be a tember, the Federal Emer- surance do not cover flood ly and provides informa- great source of help imme- gency Management damage. Learn more about tion about emergency diately after a disaster. Get Agency (FEMA) and City flood insurance at planning to Houston resi- to know your neighbors, Crosby Church Town Hall of Houston’s Office of www.FloodSmart.gov and dents. particularly those too eld- Emergency Management review which important erly or too ill to indepen- Meeting (OEM) observe National documents you should Week 3: Teach Youth dently plan or prepare With U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw, Texas 2nd Preparedness Month, to have for an emergency and to Prepare for Disasters themselves for a disaster. promote family and com- how to be financially pre- Teach children what to Congressional District. Saturday, September 7, 2019 By knowing your neigh- munity disaster and emer- pared for a disaster at ht- do in an emergency if they bors ahead of time, your from 9:00 a.m. t0 10:30 a.m. at Crosby Church Campus, gency planning now and tps://www.ready.gov/ are at or away from home. 5725 Highway 90, Crosby, Texas 77532. community will work bet- throughout the year. The financial-preparedness. Help your kids know how ter as a team when disas- Come listen to the Representative give an update on 2019 theme is "Prepared, to communicate during an current issues and legislation including homeland secu- ters strike. Not Scared," and through- Week 2: Make a Plan emergency, build their own For more information rity, TASP Legislation, and gun control. Voice your con- out the month, Houston to Prepare for Disasters preparedness kit, and be- about helping your neigh- cerns in a question and answer session. OEM will be sharing pre- We are entering the come Disaster Masters borhood get ready for hur- paredness tips via our web- peak of the 2019 Atlantic with tips from ricane season, visit sites and social media Hurricane Season! Be Pre- www.ready.gov/kids. www.houstonoem.org/pre- channels: pared: make an emergen- paredness-are-you-ready. Highlands United Methodist cy plan today and practice Week 4: Get Involved Week 1: Save Early it. The City of Houston Di- in Your Community’s Church Fish Fry for Disaster Costs saster Preparedness Guide Preparedness Highlands United Methodist Church will hold its Did you know: most ho- annual Fish Fry on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11am to 2 pm. For information or to order, please call 281-426-3614. Full Moon Hike History Matters Join the Baytown Nature Center each month as they explore a different section of the nature center in the hopes of seeing nocturnal animal inhabitants. The A biweekly feature courtesy of monthly 90 minute hikes begin just after sunset. Hik- ers are asked to wear confortable clothing. Meet at the The Grateful American Book Prize Visitors Center. Hikes are weather permitting and free Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future refular admission to the center. If in doubt the weather, phone 281-424-9198 or check Facebook page. For ques- September 1 to Sep- set fire to the city—and African-American teens to ons of Little Rock by Kris- tions, please contact Crissy Butcher at 281-420-7130. tember 15 widespread doubt--that be admitted to the all- tin Levine. the War could ever end in white, Tuskegee High America is still recover- On September 2, 1864, a Confederate victory. School. According to the ing from September 11, at the height of the Civil The fall of Atlanta American Bar Association 2001, the day terrorists hi- War, General William T. teaches young learners im- Journal, Wallace took office jacked four jumbo jets Sherman and his army of portant lessons about the in January 1963 vowing while they were in flight 60,000 Union soldiers cap- Civil War, and its trage- “segregation now, segrega- and turned them into tured the city of Atlanta. dies. For a better under- tion tomorrow, and segre- bombers. Two of them took He then sent a telegram to standing, the Grateful gation forever.” In order to down the Twin Towers at President Lincoln, which American Book Prize rec- prevent access, Wallace or- New York’s World Trade said: "Atlanta is ours, and ommends Nancy White- dered his state troopers to Center; another was flown General Merchandie Auction fairly won." 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2019 Property Tax Rates in Harris County Emergency Services District No. 12 Notice of Public This notice concerns the 2019 property tax rates for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 12. It presents information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual tax rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the Hearing on Tax highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers start rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value. Increase Last year's tax rate: Last year's operating taxes $1,601,796 Last year's debt taxes $0 The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 12 will hold two public Last year's total taxes $1,601,796 hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the Last year's tax base $3,203,592,000 tax roll in the preceding tax year by 13.38 percent (percentage by which Last year's total tax rate $0.0500/$100 proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated This year's effective tax rate: under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater Last year's adjusted taxes or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable (after subtracting taxes on lost property) $1,600,209 value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other ÷ This year's adjusted tax base property and the tax rate that is adopted. (after subtracting value of new property) $3,623,192,634 =This year's effective tax rate $0.0441/$100 The first public hearing will be held on September 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM at (Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices and holds hearings.) 911 Hollywood St., Houston, TX 77015. This year's rollback tax rate: Last year's adjusted operating taxes $1,600,209 The second public hearing will be held on October 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM at (after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting 911 Hollywood St., Houston, TX 77015. for any transferred function, tax increment financing, state criminal justice mandate, and/or enhanced The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the indigent healthcare expenditures) tax increase as follows: ÷ This year's adjusted tax base $3,623,192,634 FOR: William B. Anders David W. Proctor Larry Helgesen Frank M. Staley =This year's effective operating rate $0.0441/$100 Bryan O. Clements x 1.08=this year's maximum operating rate $0.0476/$100 + This year's debt rate $0/$100 = This year's total rollback rate $0.0476/$100 AGAINST: Statement of Increase/Decrease If Harris County Emergency Service District No. 12 adopts a 2019 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $0.0441 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2018 taxes by $7,596. PRESENT and not voting: Schedule A - Unencumbered Fund Balance The following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation. ABSENT: Type of Property Tax Fund Balance 0 Schedule B - 2019 Debt Service The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Harris County The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. Emergency Services District No. 12 last year was $124,015. Based on last These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable). year's tax rate of $0.0500 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes Principal or Contract Interest to be Other Amounts Total Payment Description of Debt Payment to be Paid Paid from to be Paid imposed last year on the average home was $62.01. from Property Taxes Property Taxes 0000 The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Harris County Emergency Services District No. 12 this year is $135,476. If the governing Total required for 2019 debt service $0 body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.0441 per $100 of taxable - Amount (if any) paid from Schedule A $0 value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be - Amount (if any) paid from other resources $0 $59.74. - Excess collections last year $0 = Total to be paid from taxes in 2019 $0 If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.0500 per $100 of + Amount added in anticipation that the unit will taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home collect only 100.00% of its taxes in 2019 $0 would be $67.74. = Total debt levy $0

This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express a copy of the full calculations at 1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002. their views. Name of person preparing this notice: Ann Harris Bennett Title: Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Date Prepared: 08/27/2019 INSIDE: Turner Chevrolet

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CHAMBERS COUNTY Dispose of old and ROUND- unused medications UP Proposed FM 565 the safe way project online The Dayton Police De- reducing chances for abuse partment now has a new and accidental overdose, Baytown service for those with old but also for the health and or unused prescription safety of our waterways Special comment opportunity medications in their and drinking water sup- homes. Dayton PD, in co- plies. Rodeo operation with the Hous- Prescriptions and Saturday, Septermber This notice advises the widening FM 565 from a 1405; however, the exact over-the-counter medica- public that TxDOT is con- two-lane rural roadway to amount of right of way has ton-Galveston Area 7, 2019 at Baytown Youth tions, including legally ducting outreach to pro- a four-lane divided subur- yet to be determined. The Council, now offers medi- Fairgrouds. For more held controlled drugs and details, visit vide the public with an ban roadway with a 16-foot project costs approximate- cation disposal at the po- narcotics (Schedule II, III, specialrodeo.org online comment opportuni- center two-way left-turn ly $39 million. lice department, located at ty for the proposed FM 565 lane and 10-foot shoulders The environmental re- 2004 N. Cleveland St. The IV, V only) can be placed project from SH 99 to SH between SH 99 and SH 146 view, consultation and oth- service is available 24/7 in the receptacle box. Nee- Dayton 146 on the east side of Bay- • Building an overpass er actions required by and is as simple as drop- dles, other medical waste, town in Chambers County, bridge at the FM 565 and applicable federal environ- ping the medications off to batteries, pharmacy inven- events Texas. A face-to-face meet- Union Pacific Railroad mental laws for this project be securely stored. Once tory, Schedule I controlled •9/5 Planning & Zoning ing is not scheduled; how- (UPRR) intersection to are being, or have been, the box is full, the liner will substances and illegal Public Hearing: 6 p.m., City ever, the public is eliminate the at-grade carried out by TxDOT pur- be shipped to a facility and drugs are NOT accepted. encouraged to view a re- crossing suant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and of Dayton Council destroyed. For more information corded presentation and • Relocating the exist- a Memorandum of Under- Chambers, 117 Cook St, to The improper disposal on the program, contact other additional informa- ing FM 1405 intersection standing dated Dec. 16, hear a Zoning Map Captain John Coleman, tion, and then also submit to the north of its current 2014, and executed by of expired or unused med- Amendment request by ications is a serious con- Dayton Police Depart- Alabama Metal Industries comments about the location FHWA and TxDOT. project by Friday, Sept. 6, • No sidewalks are pro- Please contact the cern for not only the health ment, at 936-258-7621, or Corp., for property located by email to at 825 CR 606 Dayton, 2019. posed as part of the project Beaumont District at (409) and safety of the public by [email protected]. Texas 77535, BROWN & The approximately 2.9 The project would re- 892-7311 at any time STERLING, LOT 23 TR 25, mile project includes: quire additional right of about this project. ACRES 7.81. To make a • Reconstructing and way from SH 146 to FM Zone change from General Commercial to Industrial. •9/6 Food Truck Dayton proclaimed Friday: 11 am -2 pm, CrossRoads, corner of Hwy 90 and Church St., Pilot Cub of Baytown official Old Spanish Downtown Dayton comes alive for lunchtime with a Trail City variety of food trucks. More info here supports Special Rodeo •9/9 Special City August 30, 2019 - The ing for a family-friendly Council Meeting: 6 pm, City of Dayton was re- event. City of Dayton Council cently named an official The centennial cele- Chambers, 117 Cook St, Old Spanish Trail City bration which began in agenda will be posted at by the Old Spanish Trail 2015 will last until 2029 least 72 hours prior to (OST) Association. A and commemorates the meeting at Agendas presentation recogniz- construction of the first •9/10 River Ranch ing the designation was paved automobile high- Master Planned Community Ground Breaking made at the OST Cen- way connecting the na- Ceremony: Developer tennial Celebration tions’ southern states Event, 11 am, On Hwy 146 Symposium held in from San Augustine, at the rock road just South downtown Houston at Florida to San Diego, of the Entergy Power the Sam Houston Hotel. California. Planning Station (sorry, that’s all I’ve Chairperson Char- meetings for this monu- got), More info here lotte Kahl presented a mental highway project •9/14 Dayton Farmers certificate to Dayton began in 1915 with its Market: 8 am - 11 am, Mayor Caroline construction taking CrossRoads, corner of Hwy 90 and Church St., fresh Wadzeck certifying the place during the 1920s produce and cottage city as an official OST and its completion in produce from local city. 1929. In April 1929, the vendors. “We’re pleased to join first motorcade ran from the other cities along the San Diego to St. Augus- route in celebrating the tine and in October Brown Bag anniversary of this his- 1929, a return motor- Lunch toric highway,” said cade ran from St. Au- Mayor Wadzeck. “It’s gustine back to San Concerts Pilot Club of Baytown makes a donation to the Special Rodeo – Pilots met the creation came from a Diego. Special Rodeo Committee.. as they were bowling at Max Bowl in Baytown. (Pic- great vision, and we’re Construction began You bring the eats, we tured on front row) Pilots, Carolyn Parrish, Susan Pitts, Judy Wheat, Cindy Fehring bring the beats. Every proud that Dayton on Dayton’s portion of Friday in September 2019, - Pilot President, JR Miller – Special Rodeo Head Honcho, Pilot Community Ser- played a part in making the OST Highway in 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. At vice Leader - Delores Ellis, Special Rodeo - Ana Kay Tallant & Pat Roberson, cross-country travel pos- 1923 with horses Town Square in Baytown. (Back Row) Special Rodeo - Sheri Mathews Czekanski, Charlie Tallant, Duane sible for the average hitched to graders that -Friday, September 6, Dillon, Kookie Flores, & Karen Carr-Briddle. person.” were used to level the Raa Raa De Zydeco All- To commemorate the ground. Dayton’s por- Starz. Pilot members will also “The mission of the dren and their families. project, the City of Day- tion was finished in -Friday, September 13, set up a booth on the Ro- Baytown Special Rodeo As- They strive to instill in ton is planning a motor- April 1927. The Old Gary Michael Dahl deo Grounds on September sociation is to provide an each child a sense of com- cade of antique and Spanish Trail was offi- -Friday, September 20, 7th with games and activ- annual fun filled, western munity and the belief that Jennifer B & the Groove classic vehicles on Sat- cially designated State ities. “ Without the support themed day of education, they are special and impor- urday, November 9, Highway 3 and changed -Friday, September 27, and generosity of sponsors, activities and entertain- tant.” For more informa- Mariachi Calmecac businesses and corpora- ment for mentally and/or tion about Special Rodeo from 10 am - 3 pm. Ve- to US. Highway 90 be- tions, none of this would be physically challenged chil- see hicles will travel from tween 1931 and 1940. possible.” www.specialrodeo.org. the Community Center For more information on Texas to Liberty and back via the event, or to request Hwy 90, which was orig- an application to partic- Gatorfest inally the OST. Upon re- ipate in the motorcade, Texas Gatorfest is an turning to the contact Patti Jett at annual festival held in Houston Methodist Baytown Community Center, the 936,258,2642, ext. 1119, Anahuac, Texas that celebrates the American vehicles will be on dis- or by email at Alligator. Hospital recognizes Linda Aleman play, along with food [email protected]. This year’s line up is as trucks and music, mak- follows: Friday as DAISY Award Winner Sep. 13, 2019 BAYTOWN — (August patient who greatly appre- -6:30 p.m. Nicholas 28, 2019) — Houston ciated her efforts to explain Jamerson Methodist Baytown Hos- her care plan in detail and -8:30 p.m. Shinyribs pital recognized Linda for speaking with the pa- -10:30 p.m. Kyle Park Aleman as winner of the tient’s doctor regarding the Saturday, August 2019 DAISY woman’s concerns over a Sep. 14, 2019 Awards. pending surgical proce- -4:30 p.m. Trent Cowie The DAISY Award is dure. “This nurse makes Band part of the DAISY Foun- me proud of the nursing -6:30 p.m. Jason dation’s program to recog- profession,” the patient Cassidy nize the “super-human” wrote. “She is the epitome -8:30 p.m. Flatland Cavalry tasks nurses perform ev- of how nurses should care -10:30 p.m. Category 6 ery day. Community Re- for people.” Sunday, source Credit Union The not-for-profit DAI- Sep. 15, 2019 serves as the sponsor of SY Foundation is based in -3:30 p.m. Local the DAISY Award pro- Glen Ellen, Calif., and was Musician Song Swap gram at Houston Method- For recent updates, ist Baytown Hospital. please visit Aleman, who provides texasgatorfest.com. care on the observation “HMB Daisy.Aleman” See Daisy Award, unit, was nominated by a Page 6 ✯ ✯ Page 4 Star Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL STAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 ✯ O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ ✯ ✯ STATE CAPITAL LETTERS HIGHLIGHTS To The Editor By Ed Sterling Concern about Report details progress low rating of in school safety Highlands AUSTIN - The Texas Abbott said. “I am grate- schools School Safety Update, a ful for the bi-partisan ef- The TEA school ratings report highlighting forts of legislators that led are out and while GC- progress made to keep stu- to significant improve- CISD fared pretty well, dents and teachers safe at ments in enhancing the Highlands Elementary school, was released by safety of Texas schools, ex- and Hopper Primary Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. panding students’ access received an unexceptable 27. The report gives Tex- to mental health resourc- grade of D! ans an up- es, and in- In recent years these date on creasing schools have received efforts by support for very good grades. The the gover- teachers fac- demographics of the area nor’s office, ing classroom have not changed enough the Legisla- challenges. As to cause this. ture and we look to the The problems have to state agen- possibilities committing school vio- court civil rights-related harm’s way,” said the be in the schools. Have we cies toward that a new lence and intervening brief filed with the U.S. agency’s director, Steve been given inferior implement- school year with those students before Supreme Court. Paxton McCraw. If a school bus leadership? A teacher‘s ing recom- may bring, acts of violence occur; and and the attorneys general has alternating flashing job is difficult enough in mendations school admin- 3. Senate Bill 11, of 13 other states, and one red signals visible from the best of situations. But made in the istrators, par- which took effect June 6, governor, urge the high the front or rear, drivers if a teacher does not have School Safe- ents, teachers provides districts with court to overturn lower must stop before reaching intelligent solid leader- ty Action and lawmak- $100 million in funding for court cases that the coali- the bus. Drivers can only ship on campus, success Plan released on May 30, ers must continue the con- school-based mental tion says would expand proceed if the flashing is not likely to happen. 2018 and the subsequent versation on school safety health centers, the hiring provisions of the Civil lights are no longer acti- I’m sure there are a lot of update in August 2018. and continue to make the of counselors and other Rights Act of 1964 that vated; the driver signals unhappy, frustrated The first indication of effort to keep our students mental health needs, and prohibit discrimination you to proceed; or the bus people on these campus- progress listed in the re- safe in an affirming envi- provides $99 million in based on a person’s sex to has resumed driving. es. funding for the Texas include sexual orientation Approaching drivers port is that the state’s ronment that strives for The buck should stop Mental Health Care Con- and gender identity. do not have to stop for a “Mental Health First Aid” excellence and growth,” on the desk of Superin- sortium. DPS CALLS FOR school bus that is operat- program saw a 37-percent the governor added. tendent O’Brien. The Furthermore, the pas- EXTRA CAUTION ing a visual signal if the increase in the number of Among other areas of schools need help from public school district em- progress listed in the re- sage of SB 11, along with As schools reopened roadway is separated by a administration to correct ployees and school re- port are: HB 1 and SB 500, makes across Texas and class- physical barrier or an in- the problems they’re source officers trained in 1. Since August 2018, available some $339 mil- rooms filled, the Texas De- tervening space. having to deal with. I fiscal year 2018 compared the Texas State School lion in school safety fund- partment of Public Safety Many new laws take hope there are people now to fiscal year 2017, and Safety Center (TxSSC) ing for various agencies put out a reminder that effect Some 820 bills that working to assess the more than 10,000 school has held seven threat as- and entities, including the drivers need to slow down passed during the regular situation and correct personnel were trained in sessment workshops with Health and Human Ser- in school zones. session of 86th Texas Leg- whatever is needed. We, fiscal year 2019, which 425 participants, and will vices Commission, the DPS urged drivers to islature that ended May as a community need to ended Aug. 31. host seven more work- Texas Education Agency, be extra careful around 27 took effect Sept. 1. A know what is being done “Because the safety of shops this August; Texas State University school buses, to follow all complete listing of those now. and the Texas Higher Ed- traffic laws, and to stay bills, including links to our students in Texas 2. The 2020-21 state I hope the parents in ucation Coordinating alert around schools and their text, analyses, fiscal classrooms today is a top budget provides $5 million Highlands will meet with Board. the surrounding areas notes and witness lists, priority, I made school to Texas Tech Health Sci- the superintendent in AG JOINS IN where children may be can be found under the safety an emergency item ences Center for the Tele- order to get an under- COURT BRIEF walking and playing. “Reports” tab at in the 86th Legislative medicine Intervention standing of how some- Texas Attorney Gener- DPS troopers “won’t capitol.texas.gov. Session - and state lead- Triage and Referral thing like this could al Ken Paxton on Aug. 23 tolerate reckless driving ers took substantial steps Project, a model for iden- happen. to deliver on this priority,” tifying students at risk for co-signed a friend-of-the- that puts children in Theresa Cashion 2019 Property Tax Rates in Harris County Emergency Service District No. 50 Notice of Public This notice concerns the 2019 property tax rates for Harris County Emergency Service District No. 50. It presents information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual tax rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total Hearing on Tax taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers start rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable proper- ty) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value. Increase Last year's tax rate: Last year's operating taxes $2,660,498 The Harris County Emergency Service District No. 50 will hold two public Last year's debt taxes $0 hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 7.76 percent (percentage by which Last year's total taxes $2,660,498 proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated Last year's tax base $5,320,996,000 under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater Last year's total tax rate $0.0500/$100 or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value This year's effective tax rate: of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property Last year's adjusted taxes and the tax rate that is adopted. (after subtracting taxes on lost property) $2,657,079 ÷ This year's adjusted tax base The first public hearing will be held on September 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM at (after subtracting value of new property) $5,721,079,463 1210 Dell Dale Avenue, Channelview, TX 77530. =This year's effective tax rate $0.0464/$100 (Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices and holds hearings.) The second public hearing will be held on September 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM This year's rollback tax rate: at 1210 Dell Dale Avenue, Channelview, TX 77530. Last year's adjusted operating taxes $2,657,079 The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the (after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting for any tax increase as follows: transferred function, tax increment financing, state criminal justice FOR: Jim Owens Benjamin Ballew mandate, and/or enhanced indigent healthcare expenditures) Brenda Biggers Eric Stricklin ÷ This year's adjusted tax base $5,721,079,463 Judith Brannon =This year's effective operating rate $0.0464/$100 x 1.08=this year's maximum operating rate $0.0501/$100 + This year's debt rate $0/$100 AGAINST: = This year's total rollback rate $0.0501/$100 Statement of Increase/Decrease If Harris County Emergency Service District No. 50 adopts a 2019 tax rate equal to the effective tax PRESENT and not voting: rate of $0.0464 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2018 taxes by $110,879. Schedule A - Unencumbered Fund Balance The following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal ABSENT: year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation. Type of Property Tax Fund Balance Unencumbered Fund 19,000,000 The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Harris County Schedule B - 2019 Debt Service Emergency Service District No. 50 last year was $121,751. Based on last The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. year's tax rate of $0.0500 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applica- imposed last year on the average home was $60.88. ble). Principal or Contract Interest to be Other Amounts Total Payment Description of Debt Payment to be Paid Paid from to be Paid The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Harris County from Property Taxes Property Taxes Emergency Service District No. 50 this year is $112,790. If the governing 0 0 0 0 body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.0464 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be Total required for 2019 debt service $0 - Amount (if any) paid from Schedule A $0 $52.33. - Amount (if any) paid from other resources $0 - Excess collections last year $0 If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.0500 per $100 of = Total to be paid from taxes in 2019 $0 taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home + Amount added in anticipation that the unit will collect only 100.00% of its taxes in 2019 $0 would be $56.40. = Total debt levy $0 Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect their views. a copy of the full calculations at 1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002. Name of person preparing this notice: Ann Harris Bennett Title: Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Date Prepared: 08/26/2019 ✯ ✯ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Star Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL STAR Page 5 ✯ L I F E S T Y L E P A G E ✯

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Local Pilot members attend Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Pilot International Convention Offers Advanced Stroke Care

BAYTOWN — (August 911 immediately. Careful- 30, 2019) — Every 40 sec- ly note the time when the onds, someone in the U.S. first symptoms appeared. suffers a stroke. The risk This information is critical of stroke increases with for treatment decisions. age, but it can happen to Houston Methodist Bay- anyone at any age. That’s town Hospital has earned why it’s important to act the American Heart Asso- fast. Treatments for stroke ciation/American Stroke are most effective when Association’s Get With the delivered quickly after a Guidelines-Stroke Gold stroke, so call 911 for med- Plus Target: Stroke Honor ical help the minute you Roll Elite Quality Achieve- Pilot International 2019 Convention was held in Chicago. Pictured are Pilots from all over suspect possible stroke ment Award. The award the State of Texas. Local Pilots from various clubs are included in this group photo. symptoms. Dr. Ruby Parveen recognizes the hospital’s With quick action, phy- commitment to and suc- Members of several local meet new friends and renew tive, to expand and enhance sicians at Houston Meth- cess in utilizing the “Get clubs - Pilot Club of Baytown, acquaintances with friends its brain health and safety odist Baytown Hospital With the Guidelines- Evening Pilot Club of Bay- made over the years. initiative. Through a match- have the best chance of up to 24 hours after a ma- Stroke” and “Target: town, West Chamber County Convention highlights in- ing grant program, Pilot treating a stroke success- jor ischemic stroke. Stroke” program. These Pilot Club, San Jacinto Pilot cluded a spectacular Flag Clubs across the U.S. will dis- fully and minimizing “An international study advanced, evidence-based Club, Evening San Jacinto Ceremony with Pilots from tribute helmets the signature stroke-related disability. called the DAWN trial treatment guidelines en- Pilot Club, Lake Houston Pi- around the world who helmets in their local commu- Here’s a closer look at the found that select patients sure stroke patients re- lot Club and many others re- marched along with their nities. treatment options: with large clots undergo- ceive the most appropriate cently attended the 98th Pilot country’s flag. Attendees also Additionally, convention A clot-busting drug, ing thrombectomy had sig- treatment according to na- International Convention in heard keynote speeches from attendees attended work- Chicago, Illinois. More than Monica Vest Wheeler, Vickie shops, learned about impor- called tissue plasminogen nificantly less post stroke tionally recognized guide- 500 Pilots participated in the Clark and Eileen Swanberg. tant issues facing activator (tPA), can be ad- disability and improved lines based on the latest global event that drew repre- Pilot attendees also communities globally, elected ministered via IV or direct- function compared with scientific evidence. sentatives from more than packed 1000 back-to-school international officers, voted ly to blood vessels going to patients treated medically To learn more about three countries and geograph- backpacks with supplies and on the 2019-2020 Pilot Inter- the brain. “Considered the or with clot-busting drugs stroke care and rehabilita- alone,” Parveen said. ic areas around the world. donated them to Cradles to national Budget and helped gold standard for treat- tion at Houston Methodist Pilots always look forward Crayons in Chicago, IL. Pilot set the future direction for Surgical clips or coils to ment of ischemic strokes Baytown Hospital, visit to the international conven- International also announced Pilot International. stabilize weaknesses in (strokes caused by nar- houstonmethodist.org/bay- tion to learn new procedures, a new safety helmet initia- rowed or blocked arteries blood vessel walls are town or call 832-556-6535. to the brain, about 85% of treatment options for peo- strokes fall into this cate- ple experiencing a hemor- About Houston Methodist gory), the medication rhagic stroke, which Baytown Hospital works to dissolve clots that causes bleeding in the Houston Methodist Bay- Daisy Award, are blocking blood flow to brain. “Occasionally, for town Hospital has provid- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the brain,” said Dr. Ruby carotid artery blockages, ed Baytown and East Parveen, neurologist and stents or surgery may help Houston with quality med- established by family mem- “In deep appreciation of all and co-founder of the DAISY medical director of the open up a blocked blood ical care since opening its bers in memory of J. Patrick you do, who you are, and the Foundation, stated, “When stroke program at Houston vessel and prevent a stroke doors in 1948. The hospi- Barnes, who died in 1999 at incredibly meaningful differ- Patrick was critically ill, our Methodist Baytown Hospi- from occurring in the first tal has grown throughout the age of 33 from complica- ence you make in the lives of family experienced first-hand tal. place,” Parveen said. the years with the commu- tions of Idiopathic Thromb- so many people.” The honor- the remarkable skill and care Most patients will need The “FAST” test from nity, providing comprehen- ocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a ees are also given a beautiful nurses provide acutely ill pa- to seek medical care with- the National Stroke Asso- sive care at all stages of little known but not uncom- sculpture called A Healer’s tients every day and night. in three hours of the onset ciation may help you deter- life. As a health care lead- mon auto-immune disease. Touch; hand-carved by artists Yet these unsung heroes are of symptoms to be eligible mine if someone is having er, the hospital is proud to The care Barnes and his fam- of the Shona Tribe of Zimba- seldom recognized for the su- for this treatment. a stroke: have a fully integrated res- ily received from nurses while bwe, Africa. per-human work they do. The Mechanical thrombecto- Face: Ask the person to idency program focused on he was ill inspired this unique One day while Barnes was kind of work the nurses at my is a minimally invasive smile. Does one side of the educating and inspiring means of thanking nurses for in the hospital, he asked his Houston Methodist Baytown family to bring him a Cinna- surgery to remove a large face droop? future practitioners. Today, making a profound difference Hospital are called on to do bon cinnamon roll plus every day epitomizes the pur- clot blocking blood flow to Arms: Does one arm Houston Methodist Bay- in the lives of their patients enough for all the nurses in pose of the DAISY Award.” the brain. Using a mini- drift downward when you town provides some of the and patient families. Each month, a nurse is selected by his unit. With the help of Cin- Houston Methodist Bay- mally invasive endovascu- ask the person to raise most advanced and inno- a nursing committee to re- nabon’s parent company, FO- town Hospital is proud to be lar approach, a catheter both arms? vative procedures while can be advanced to the af- Speech: Can he or she ceive the DAISY Award. CUS Brands, the DAISY among the hospitals partici- never losing focus on com- Foundation carries on this fected artery to retrieve repeat a simple sentence At a presentation in front pating in the DAISY Award passionate and patient- tradition by serving Cinna- program. Nurses are heroes the clot. This procedure correctly? Are the words of the nurse’s colleagues, phy- centered care. bons to all the nurses in the every day, and given the cur- can help certain patients slurred? sicians, patients, and visitors, Houstonmethodist.org/ the honorees receive a certif- award recipient’s unit in rent national nursing short- in an “extended window” Time: If a person shows baytown. any of these symptoms, call icate commending them for thanks for everything they do age, the Daisy Award plays an being an “Extraordinary for their patients and fami- important role in letting our Nurse.” The certificate reads: lies. nurses know their work is ✯ Bonnie Barnes, president highly valued. 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NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE TAX RATE 2019 PROPERTY TAX RATES IN HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 80

This Notice concerns 2019 property tax rates for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 80. It presents information about three (3) tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value. Last year's tax rate: Last year's operating taxes $ 919,745 Last year's debt taxes $ 0.00 Last year's total taxes $ 919,745 Last year's tax base $ 1,903,050,987 Last year's total tax rate $ .04833/$100 This year's effective tax rate: Last year's adjusted taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property) $ 924,298 : This year's adjusted tax base (after subtracting value of new property) $ 1,938,494,059

= This year's effective tax rate $ .04768/$100 (Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices and holds hearings) This year's rollback tax rate: Last year's adjusted operating taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting for any transferred function, tax increment financing, state criminal justice mandate, and/or enhanced indigent health care expenditures) $ 924,298 : This year's adjusted tax base $ 1,938,494,059 = This year's effective operating rate $ .04768/$100 x 1.08 = this year's maximum operating rate $ .05149/$100 + This year's debt rate $ 0.00 = This year's total rollback rate $ .05149/$100

Statement of Increase/Decrease If Harris County Emergency Services District No. 80 adopts a 2019 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $0.04768 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2018 taxes by $34,612.

SCHEDULE "A": Unencumbered Fund Balances The following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation.

Type of Property Tax Fund: General Fund Balance: $0

SCHEDULE “B”: Current Year Debt Service

The taxing unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable). 2019 Debt Service: NONE This Notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full calculations at: Coveler & Peeler, P.C. Two Memorial City Plaza 820 Gessner, Suite 1710 Houston, Texas 77024 Name of Person preparing this Notice: Nicole E. Pierce, District Counsel

Date: August 26, 2019 ✯ ✯ Page 8 Star Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL STAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

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Back at the grills, a host of volunteers made sure the pork chops were done just right. On hand cooking and advising was Crosby’s barbecue proficient, Brian Remke, “I always come out to support Sherman.” he confided. Highlands Yard of the Month CRCU donates iPads to new teachers

Highlands Chamber of Commerce Beautiful Yard of the Month! Brittney Samtri of CRCU, center, awards a new iPad to a new teacher from Huffman and a new teacher from Crosby at the New Educators Lunch Jaime Ruiz, Sarah Davis, Jeannette Early, Diana Newsome, Homeowner at held last week before school started. 109 Greendell, Betty Michalsky, LaNelle McKay, & Jessica Woods. Crosby Football, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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