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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, July 18, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 25 Leader seeks vacation pics The Leader is seeking readers’ 2019 vaca- tion photos. First-, second- and third-place priz- County adopts new flood regulations es of Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded for the best submissions July and August. Submis- New regulations passed by Harris County Decades of development fueled the Houston Multiple “500-year” fl oods over the past few lies and could not be delayed. sions should include where and when the pho- Commissioners Court on Tuesday will add an ad- area’s rapid growth but also exacerbated fl ooding years and more recent storms have made it clear “While I understand the concerns from some in to was taken, details about the trip and first and ditional layer of protection for families and com- as concrete increasingly replaced prairies and for- that Harris County’s current fl oodplain maps are the development community that these necessary last names of each person in the photo. All pho- munities at risk of severe fl ooding. ests. By requiring new developments to increase insuffi cient or inaccurate, especially given the updates may increase their costs, my priority is en- tos must be high resolution. Email photos to my Commissioners Court adopted new regulations detention for holding back storm water and antic- growing threat of climate change to the region. suring that we as a county government do every- [email protected]. See this week’s va- for the Harris County Engineer’s offi ce that will ipating new fl oodplain maps, these new items ad- The new guidelines adopted by the Harris Coun- thing we can to protect our constituents – wheth- cation photos on Page 6A. require new developments to provide increased opted on Tuesday are a step toward keeping res- ty Flood Control District ensure that Harris Coun- er rich or poor, homeowner or renter, upstream or water detention and other standards for upstream idents out of harm’s way. “This is about building ty’s development and mitigation standards are downstream – from fl ooding,” Ellis said. Gulf Freeway closures set development that will help protect downstream a resilient future for Harris County,” said Precinct based on the best engineering and scientifi c data At least one lane on the northbound frontage communities. 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis. “The era of un- available until Harris County completes its own up- road of the Gulf Freeway from FM 517 to FM Commissioners Court also approved new checked development belongs in the past. These dated fl oodplain mapping project in 2021. State recognizes 518 in League City will be closed daily from 9 guidelines for the Harris County Flood Control new standards will allow us to confront the chal- Additionally, the new standards require devel- a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday, July 31. District to utilize updated fl oodplain maps based lenges of fl ooding, climate change and growth opers to set aside more space for fl ood water de- current PISD board At least one northbound and one southbound on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- head on and work toward solutions that keep our tention. While developers have raised concerns, main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf istration’s Atlas 14. neighborhoods safe.” these new rules are a critical tool to protect fami- The Pasadena Independent School District Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to was one of 13 Texas school district boards of SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed daily trustees to be selected as regional nominees for from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to the 2019 Texas Association of School Adminis- 5 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Alternate en- PISD Board of Trustees nominated for state honor trators (TASA) School Board Awards. trance and exit ramps will be closed. Texas school superintendents who are TASA The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- members and meet other criteria may nominate way between SH 96/League City Parkway and their boards of trustees for the TASA School FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 Board Awards. Committees of TASA members p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Drivers traveling north organized by Texas’ regional education service on the main lanes will continue to NASA Road centers review the nominations and select up 1, exit, then U-turn and come back to FM 518. to two school boards for consideration for the The closures are associated with ongoing con- state-level awards: one with fewer than 1,000 struction to widen the freeway from three to fi ve students and one with 1,000 or more students. lanes in each direction and the frontage roads Nominated by Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn from two to three lanes in each direction. Powell, Pasadena ISD will represent Region 4. This marks the fi fth time in 41 years that the KWS to meet July 18 Continued on Page 2A The Kirkwood South Committee will hold its 2019 annual meeting Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Freeway Baptist Church, located Council approves at 8702 Kingspoint. All homeowners are en- couraged to attend. sewer agreement Beltway closures planned Houston City Council on Wednesday, July 17, The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes approved Mayor Sylvester Turner’s previously at Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed con- announced plan to enter into a consent decree tinuously through 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20. agreement with state and federal regulators to Both northbound and southbound U-turn make $2 billion in sewer system improvements lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be of Texas. Trustees shown above are, left to right, Kenny Fernandez, over the next 15 years. The 2018-2019 Pasadena Independent School District Board of The costly agreement was reached to avoid closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Fri- Trustees was recently named the Region 4 nominee for Texas’ Out- Jack Bailey, Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Fred day, Aug. 16. Roberts, Nelda Sullivan, Marshall Kendrick, Vickie Morgan and potential litigation from the Environmental Pro- standing School Board of the Year. The Pasadena ISD board will now tection Agency, which has threatened legal ac- Both northbound and southbound U-turn compete against 12 other regional nominees from across the state Mariselle Quijano. lanes at Beltway 8 and Preston will be closed tion for more than a decade over the city’s out- daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, dated infrastructure that has caused sewage to es- Aug. 2. cape into area homes and waterways, violating Both northbound and southbound U-turn City of Houston activates Heat Emergency Plan the Clean Water Act. lanes at Beltway 8 and Vista will be closed “It is my administration’s intent to fully re- daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, The Houston Department of Health and Hu- The City of Houston has activated its Heat ple with chronic illness are urged to stay inside solve this matter so another mayor and city coun- Aug. 5. man Services (HDHHS) urges everyone to Emergency Plan. Houston activates the plan air-conditioned buildings between 1 p.m. and cil will not have to address it, just as we did with At least one alternate lane on the north- take precautions to protect themselves from when the heat index, a computation of air tem- 5 p.m., the hottest part of the day. massive pension reform and are doing to address bound Beltway 8 frontage road from Vista to SH heat-related illness and death. perature and humidity, reaches 108 on two Anyone without access to air-conditioning fl ooding and drainage issues,” Turner said in a 225 will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 The National Weather Service has issued consecutive days. can seek shelter during business hours at city statement late last year, as negotiations were un- p.m. and nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through an excessive heat advisory for the Houston re- High-risk groups such as adults age 55 and multi-service centers, libraries or recreation derway. Tuesday, July 30. gion. older, children under the age of fi ve and peo- centers. With more than 6,000 miles of sewer mains, The closures are associated with the project Houstonians may call 311 and ask for the nearly 400 lift stations and 39 wastewater treat- to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes in nearest open city facility. ment plants, Houston’s sewer system is one of each direction. Planned ICE raids met with rebuke Metro can provide transportation to the the largest and most comprehensive in the na- Central Library, 500 McKinney. Arrangements tion. Knights hold blood drive While the mass U.S. Immigration and Cus- cooks,” Acevedo told Lemon. for transportation to the library can be made “The City of Houston has devoted more than toms Enforcement deportation raids promised Acevedo was joined by his law enforcement by calling 311. $3 billion dollars in the last 30 years to upgrade The Knights of Columbus Council 9201 by President Donald Trump failed to materialize counterpart Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, will host a blood drive at St. Luke the Evan- HDHHS recommends people take precau- and improve its massive wastewater and sewer this past week, the planned roundups were met who also feels that resources should be focused tions against high heat and humidity to pre- system infrastructure and remains committed to gelist Social Hall, 11011 Hall Road, Sunday, with sharp criticism from local leaders. on just those immigrants who pose an immediate July 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more vent illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat spending more as part of the continuing need to “The president’s order for concentrated ICE threat. stroke. To prevent heat-related illnesses: renew and upgrade one of the largest sewer sys- information, call Val Comeaux at 713-582- raids against immigrant families in Houston and “I do not support ICE raids that threaten to 5358. – Increase water consumption. Drink lots of tems in the country for the benefi t of our ratepay- elsewhere stands against everything we represent deport millions of undocumented immigrants, liquids even before getting thirsty, but avoid ers,” said Houston Public Works Director Carol Prayer walk set for July 27 as a welcoming city,” said Houston Mayor Syl- the vast majority of whom do not represent a those with caffeine, alcohol or large amounts Haddock. “The city continues to identify and in- vester Turner. “I do not support raids against in- threat to the U.S.,” Gonzalez posted on the Har- of sugar because these can actually result in vest in new technologies and techniques that will School Prayer Walks USA will host a prayer nocent people who have come to this country to ris County Sheriff’s Offi ce’s Twitter page. “The the loss of body fl uid. enhance future performance as well.” walk 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Fred Rob- escape violence in their homeland or have come focus should always be on clear and immediate – Conduct outdoor work or exercise in the ear- The massive infrastructure improvements are erts Middle School, 13402 Conklin Lane, off here to build a better life for their families. As safety threats. Not others who are not threats.” ly morning or evening when it is cooler. Outdoor expected to bring about a water rate hike, per- Beltway 8 and Highway 3. All are welcome to mayor, I stand with all Houstonians regardless of The community leaders were joined by Harris workers should drink plenty of water or electro- haps as early as January 2020. Just how much pray for the protection and peace of students and their documentation status.” County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who also voiced her lyte-replacement beverages and take frequent remained unclear at press time. staff. For more information, call 281-484-0901. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo made na- concerns and shared legal tips and contact infor- Continued on Page 4A See related photos on Page 6A. tional headlines when he shared a similar posi- mation for immigrant rights groups. Young fundraiser underway tion with CNN’s Don Lemon on Thursday, July Other major cities that were to be targeted in- 11. cluded Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, A fundraiser is currently underway for long- “I think we should be chasing crooks, not Chicago, Miami, Denver, Atlanta and Baltimore. Pasadena bank set for implosion time South Belt resident and Houston Police Weather permitting, the old First Pasadena nity leaders will make remarks to commemorate Offi cer Thomas “Gene” Young, who was re- State Bank building, located at 1001 E. South- the event. cently diagnosed with stage IV cancer. He Putting children at risk for $$ more in Pasadena, is set for implosion on Sun- After years of neglect, the once iconic symbol and his wife, Kathy, have two young sons and day, July 21, at 7 a.m. of progress fell into a costly state of disrepair. a daughter on the way. Donated funds will be Representatives from the community, local Evidence of vandalism, gang activity and fi res used to help defray medical expenses. For addi- businesses, members of the Economic Develop- appeared regularly in rogue online footage. In tional information or to make a donation, visit ment Corporation and elected offi cials will be on addition to becoming an eyesore, the structure www.assisttheoffi cer.com. hand to usher in a new chapter in Pasadena’s his- had also become a hazard to the community. In tory. October of 2018, the Pasadena EDC purchased Apollo 50th anniversary Mayor Jeff Wagner and several other commu- the property from the previous owner. D.H. Grif- Space Center Houston will celebrate the fi n Demolition specialists will perform the im- historic fi rst steps on the moon with a spectac- plosion. ular lineup of events including Apollo 11 50th Back-to-school Professional remediation crews worked for Live, presented by JSC Federal Credit Union, more than 6 months on asbestos abatement to an all-day festival on Saturday, July 20, cel- ensure an environmentally safe implosion and a ebrating the legacy of the Apollo era and the events planned countdown has begun on pre-demolition work. future of space exploration. The festival will A project management team is in the process of culminate with an evening concert featuring Houston District E City Council Member contacting surrounding businesses and residents performances by Walk the Moon and Phillip Dave Martin is promoting two separate upcom- in person to keep them informed. Phillips. ing back-to-school events, both set to take place On the morning of the implosion, streets will The community is invited to attend the Saturday Aug. 3. be closed off and a safety perimeter will be set up iconic anniversary and take part in an array HPD Clear Lake and controlled by professional contractors, the of space-themed attractions, including NASA The Houston Police Department Clear Lake Pasadena Police Department and Pasadena Fire Tram Tours to Rocket Park and the Apol- Division will host its second annual school sup- Marshals. lo Mission Control Center, notable speakers, ply giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace To see a map, visit www.pasadenaedc.com or book signings, an outdoor festival with a con- Community Church, located at 14505 Gulf Free- www.pasadenatx.gov. cert, a family STEM zone – and more. The way. See related ad on Page 2B. The Leader has received multiple complaints from residents about children soliciting do- The Pasadena Offi ce of Emergency Manage- fi rst 15,000 celebration guests will receive an The goal of this event is to help lessen the fi - nations on Beltway 8, most commonly at the Beamer intersection. (The photo has been ment will be monitoring the event starting at 4 interactive LED wristband (issued on site to nancial burden on families by providing school blurred to hide the juvenile’s identity.) A primary concern is for the children’s safety, as a.m. that morning and will remain active until the ticketholders) to illuminate the experience. supplies for students in the area. Last year’s event they often walk into the roadway to collect money. The intersection of Beamer and Beltway event is complete. The festival includes an outdoor 1960s in- was a success, and this year’s event is promised 8 is one of the most dangerous in the entire state, with accidents often taking place there City offi cials and the project management spired Discovery Reserve Beer Garden pro- to be bigger and better. team are working with the Federal Aviation Ad- vided by Budweiser. multiple times a week. A similar photo posted on the Leader’s Facebook page received more Mayor’s Back2School Fest than 100 responses, nearly all in opposition to the practice. See related editorial on Page ministration to create a TFR (Technical Flight For more information about the activities The ninth annual Mayor’s Back to School 2A. Photo by Marie Flickinger Restriction) zone, due to the popularity of ama- and hours of operation, visit spacecenter.org. Continued on Page 6A teur drone photography. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 18, 2019 In My Opinion Publisher’s Opinion Deaths Murphy shares HFB King notes Costello’s Don’t donate to kids soliciting! Sagemont/Beverly Hills Little Ruby Clarine serves summer meals response on fl ooding Robert “Bob” League, and coached numer- Hope this headline got your attention. If near-accidents. ous baseball and softball teams. Anderson Summer is a time of increased food de- The city’s chief recovery offi cer/fl ood so you are probably thinking, ”What’s the To the gentleman’s credit, he did take Richmond He loved his family, photogra- mand, as kids who receive free or reduced czar Steve Costello made this stunning problem with Marie?” the kids and leave. phy, traveling, playing golf and meals at school during the school year no admission this week: This may sound harsh, but I am very But I believe there is a bigger problem. cheering on the Houston As- longer have access to those meals. Ap- “When people ask us today if we’re concerned about a practice which I believe These children should not be allowed in tros. proximately 60% of children in the Houston more prepared now than we were is putting kids in harm’s way. the middle of the feeder road. Our city offi - Family and friends are in- area rely on these meals during the school prepared for Harvey, the answer, unfortu- And today I am even more convinced as cials should make that clear and then see vited to attend a Celebration of year. For this reason, Houston Food Bank nately is no. . .” I have just learned that a 12-year-old child to it that it is enforced. Life service at 3 p.m. Monday, opens additional feeding sites across the It is hard for me to get my brain around was killed in Dallas over the July 4th week- One of the kids even told me, when I July 22 at First United Meth- city where kids can get hot nutritious meals this statement. Nearly two years after the end as he was soliciting money from mo- shared that this was a dangerous intersec- odist Church, 9601 West Fair- during the summer. HFB provides meals worse fl ood in the city’s history and we torists. And the intersection where he was tion, that he had seen the red vehicle which mont Parkway, La Porte. June 3 – August 16, although not all sites have made zero progress toward getting killed was not near as dangerous as those was fl ipped over in the same intersection a serve all summer. Anyone under 18 years our city any better prepared? How can along the Beltway 8 feeder. couple days earlier. old is eligible to eat a meal and a list of HFB that be possible? It is a colossal derelic- This past week, nearly every day around That accident was within 30 feet of sites is available on the food bank website tion of the city’s duty to protect its citizens 5 p.m., little kids were in the middle of the where the picture on this week’s front page Lesnor J. (L.J.) from an interactive map that can be found and a massive breach of their trust. beltway feeder road collecting money with was taken Friday. Guillory at https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/our- Of course, Costello quickly went on to football helmets. This has become a very There are other ways to donate if one programs/kids-cafe/. Summer meal info is blame the federal government for not dol- common practice. Especially using chil- wants to donate. Typically, these young South Belt resident Ruby on the Kids’ Café page. Parents and kids ing out aid to Houston fast enough. dren to do the collecting. people are not from the South Belt com- Longtime Sagemont resi- Clarine Gammill Anderson, can fi nd meal sites not associated with To read the story, visit https:// I talked to the lone adult who had six or munity, anyone wanting to donate to them dent, Robert “Bob” Richmond, 96, died July 10, 2019, at her HFB by calling 211 or texting FOODTX to www.chron.com/news/hous- seven young children with him. He had an should be able to fi nd them as they fre- 82, passed away peacefully residence. 877877. Meals are no cost at all locations. ton-texas/houston/article/Keep envelope pretty full of money that the chil- quent many corners. Send them a check July 14, 2019. He is survived She was born Dec. 11, Paula Murphy ing-an-eye-on-gulf-Houston-Harris-prep- dren were collecting while in the middle of if you want , but supporting them as they by his loving wife of 61 years, 1922, in Arbala, Texas, to Azz Patterson & Murphy Public Relations for-14083913.php. But he failed to men- the beltway feeder road. collect money in the middle of the street Patsy Richmond. and Ora Bell Gammill. tion the hundreds of millions that have My comment was that money would not encourages them to keep doing it. Bob is also survived by his She married Calle Lee An- Muecke gives special been available to the city over the last seem very important if one of the children It is not safe as shown by the death of children Cristi Pace and hus- derson in November 1942, two years to begin to address our fl ood- were to be hit. the Dallas child. band Ted, Robert Richmond, two weeks before he was to thanks to Flickinger ing problems and recovery. Let me re- I posted a picture of one of the kids Don’t be a party to some child being se- Jr. and wife Marjo and Shawn ship out to war. I hope all of you have read Marie Flick- mind you of those. collecting money and I was shocked at verely injured or killed on the beltway feed- and Jennifer Richmond; The couple established ingers SPECIAL THANKS TO SPECIAL 1. Aid Already Received. The city has the response; More than 100 replies er. grandchildren Scott Pace their home in Houston in PEOPLE. She listed a few names but as already received $368 million in Harvey agreed. One I am not certain about, his To me, an even better idea is to support and wife Katie, Allyson Pas- 1963, and in 1967 Clarine and she said no way to really reach out and recovery funds but had only spent $225 response was confusing to me. But all our local youth in their many community cal and husband JJ, Lindsay sons opened AJA Auto Sales. thank everyone, no matter what their in- million as of the end of May, according to the rest were clear. Children should not activities. South Belt has a lot of kids that Richmond, Connor Richmond Lesnor J. Guillory Jr., 86, Clarine loved to travel, play 42 volvement was. It took many bodies to do that can be seen at https://drive.google. be in the middle of the beltway feeder col- can benefi t from the community support and wife MacKenzie, Keaton longtime South Belt resident and 88 and loved to gamble. all this work and she thanked them. com/fi le/d/1xzBNYK6Xsr0rD3_wOZxIe4t lecting money. and those groups are real easy to fi nd. Richmond, McKenna Rich- died Wednesday, June 19, Ruby is survived by her She left out one important name and U32pALDpn/view, leaving an unspent Many of those responded saying they Publisher, mond, Kaitlyn Richmond; and 2019. He was born Aug. 10, sons James Anderson and that is MARIE FLICKINGER. No commu- balance of $142 million. Of the $225 had seen the kids – some recounted Marie Flickinger great-grandchild Paisley Pas- 1932, in Echo, La. to Les- wife Judy of Pasadena, Tom- nity and school district has anyone that million that has been spent, $21 million cal. nor J. Guillory Sr. and Willie my Anderson and wife Kim, supports them the way Marie does. She was spent on “administrative costs” and Bob is preceded in death by Mae Guillory. of Pearland; daughter-in-law even reaches over here to the Edgebrook another $25 million was used to pay an Elected offi cials share their words his parents Kenneth and Thel- L. J. loved the Bible and Karen Anderson of Houston; corridor. insurance premium. Both appear to be ma Richmond and many spe- Christ his Savior. He also grandchildren Stacy Weinman Next year will be 2020 and the 32nd transfers to help “balance” the budget cial family members. He was loved to fi sh, hunt and play of Pasadena, Shawna Ander- year of this celebration. Lets start early, and I suspect are only tangentially relat- born Feb. 11, 1937, in Arkan- golf. L.J. was quite active in son of Pasadena, Charles An- now, to make this upcoming celebration ed to fl ooding or recovery. Cornyn previews border trip, sas City, Kan. the Kirkwood South civic or- derson Jr. of Flatonia, Cole even bigger and better. First we need to It is also clear that the city has signifi - He grew up as an active ganization. Anderson of Pearland, Cae- name Marie as the GRAND MARSHALL cantly contributed to the delay in receiv- highlights proposals member of his church youth Those left to cherish his lyn Anderson of Pearland; and we need a nice big convertible for ing federal funds. For example, the city group, played sports, was a memories are daughter Char- great-grandchildren Emery this position. In front a big school band dragged its feet for months in getting a On July 11, on the fl oor, well as the cities, the coun- on migrants, and we've proud member of the North lotte Serwinski and husband Weinman of Pasadena, Tristan playing military music. Second, to make study of the San Jacinto River mouth bar U.S. Sen. John Cornyn ties, and the nongovern- had to face the dark reality Kansas City High School band Ed; grandchildren Brittni Anderson of Flatonia, Bryce it even bigger and better I would like to done, which was necessary to determine previewed his trip to McAl- mental organizations that that many don't survive the and graduated in 1954. Af- Willis and husband Robert, Steinbrecher of Pasadena, ask someone to step up and be the lead- how much money would be available to len, Texas, with Vice Pres- have tried to step in to help. journey. ter high school, Bob attended and Joe Serwinski and Jeffrey Ellery Weinman of Pasadena; er in organizing. I have attended I do not dredge it. The delays were so bad that ident Pence and some of “We need to pass leg- “The process of identify- University of Kansas where he Serwinski; son L. J. Guillory sisters Reba Hood and hus- remember how many parades and en- Congressman Dan Crenshaw chided the his Senate Judiciary Com- islation here in Congress ing these remains is expen- continued his love of sports and III and wife Carol; grandson band Curtis of White Oak, Ha- joy each one. Love when I see that big city about the lack of action. Click here to mittee colleagues. He also that makes lasting chang- sive and it also often falls developed a love of physics. Chris Guillory; daughter Do- zel Skeen of Sulphur Springs; beautiful RED, WHITE and BLUE Amer- read the story. FEMA and the U.S. Army discussed the need to pass es to our immigration sys- on local taxpayers, like the Bob later transferred to lores Weichert; grandchildren and numerous nieces and ican fl ag lead the parade. One problem Corps of Engineers fi nally gave up on his bipartisan immigra- tem, particularly our system taxpayers of Brooks County, TCU, and earned a Bachelor Mick Owen and wife Cecil- nephews. I’m having a hard time with, the younger the city and have proceeded on a limited tion bill, the HUMANE Act, whereby people apply for Texas. of Science in physics. During ia, Tracy Cavin and husband Ruby was preceded in ones getting more candy than I do. dredging based on the information they and his Missing Migrants and receive asylum, so we “I’ll soon be reintroduc- and after college, Bob worked Cody and David Condon and death by her parents; her hus- Once a committee is formed lets get had. That will probably result in only about and Unidentifi ed Remains can prevent this humanitari- ing a bill I authored last for General Dynamics in Ft. wife Cindy; six great-grand- band; son Charles Anderson; more politicians (Houston, County and 25% of the mouth bar being removed. Act. Excerpts of Cornyn’s an crisis from becoming the year to provide some re- Worth. He and Patsy married children; brother Bobby brothers Allen Gammill, Joe Austin), organizations, business and mili- 2. Drainage Fees. Nor does Costello fl oor remarks are below, norm. lief. It's called the Missing June 20, 1958. The couple Guillory and wife Gloria; Dan Gammill; and sister Juan- tary to join in the parade. Start inviting now. mention anything about the more than $200 and video can be found at “I’ve introduced bipar- Persons and Unidentifi ed moved to Houston in 1963 and brother Donald Guillory and ita Coker Lloyd. Also, fi nd a way to improve of the the fi re- million paid by Houstonians in drainage https://www.youtube.com/ tisan legislation called the Remains Act. It’ll provide Bob began working at NASA wife Linda; brother Vincent A visitation for Clairine works display. Lets do the South Belt area fees just since Harvey. As I have previously watch?v=spCRdoZNdqg& HUMANE Act... This is the local jurisdictions with as a nuclear physicist at John- Guillory; and sister-in-law was held Friday, July 12, at proud in 2020. Jim Muecke documented, at least half of the drainage feature=youtu.be. only bipartisan, bicameral the resources they need son Space Center. Geraldine. Murray Orwosky Funeral Publisher’s note: Jim, I appreciate your fees have been diverted in the past to other “Tomorrow I’ll join some bill that I believe would help to identify the remains of Bob worked on many Representatives from the Home. The funeral service comments, but my thanks comes from uses. To read my previous post, visit https:// of my colleagues from the stanch the fl ow of humanity those who've died along space projects and missions Coast Guard provided “Buri- was July 13 at the same loca- seeing the people involved and knowing www.chron.com/neighborhood/kingwood/ Senate Judiciary Commit- across the border and deal the border and solve miss- for NASA, including Mer- al Honors” and presented a tion with the Rev. Tracy Coker we started a tradition that is still going news/article/Crenshaw-frustrated-with-de tee as well as the Vice Pres- with the underlying causes. ing persons cases. cury, Gemini, Apollo, Space fl ag to the family. offi ciating. strong 32 years later. I am hoping we can layed-application-for-13709026.php. You ident for a trip to McAllen, “Our bill would close a “I appreciate the feed- Shuttle and the International The ceremony was held at Interment followed at Arba- get the Mayor of Houston as our parade would think that having 100,000 homes Texas,” said Cornyn. major loophole that is be- back of the folks who live Space Station specializing in Klein Memorial Park Ceme- la Cemetery with Ricky Gam- marshall. We have done so previously, fl ooded in our city might have prompted “For each of the past four ing exploited by the human and work in our border radiation. Bob and Patsy were tery in Tomball, July 17. mill, Randy Hood, Joe David but not recently. Marie Flickinger the city to use 100% of the drainage fees months, more than 100,000 smugglers that serves as communities, and I look for- members of Park Place Meth- In lieu of fl owers the fam- Hood, Tracy Coker, Cole An- on drainage. Sadly, that has not been the migrants have crossed our a poll factor for those who ward to heading to the Rio odist Church, often teaching ily requests donations be derson, David Leewright, Lar- Hudson calls out case. southern border and pre- want to come to the United Grande Valley tomorrow Sunday school classes, and made to Memorial Hermann ry Anderson and Ted Gammill 3. Storm Water Fund. Many years ago, sented themselves to the States illegally. with the Vice President and became members of First Southeast Hospital or Tus- serving as pallbearers. drivers after fl ooding the city set up a Storm Water Fund to Border Patrol. This has “Sadly, those of us that a number of my colleagues United Methodist Church-La cany Village Skilled Nurs- The online register may placed an unbelievable live in border states have on the Judiciary Committee Porte. On the afternoon of June 29, 2019, my do routine maintenance of drainage fa- ing and Rehabilitation in be signed at www.murrayor strain on federal, state, and also seen the toll this to hear more about the chal- Bob was an active leader in neighborhood experienced a fl ash fl ood cilities. Each year the Combined Utility Pearland. wosky.com. local law enforcement as treacherous journey takes lenges they're facing. which produced at least 2.5 feet of wa- System (the water & sewer department) ter along Kirkfair at the intersections of transfers about $50-60 million to the Sagewind, Sagewillow and Sagemead- Storm Water Fund for this purpose. How Local library events set ow. I was one of the unfortunate ones has that money been spent? Ellis begins push for broader Bracewell Branch Library driving a vehicle that sat lower to the 4. Excess FY18-19 Revenues. In this The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: ground than most. Before I could pull over May fi nancial report that can be seen at ethics, reform in county The Summer Reading Program continues through Aug. 1. Explore the unknown with SRP https://drive.google.com/fi le/d/1k8fJrVoN and receive a free book and lanyard for registering. Earn more free books and pins to decorate on dry ground, several big trucks passed An important step, sig- datory registration for lob- tors. M8gtD7UJvX90XEtZS-c4I2tM/view, the lanyard by reaching reading goals and exploring the world in books. Register online at www. me from both directions down Kirkfair naling the potential for byists and establishing a “In order for lobbyist Turner informed council that he expects houstonlibrary.org/summer. Children and teens will have a chance to win prizes including tickets and deluged my car which caused it to broader ethics reform for donation blackout period registration to have teeth, it FY18-19 revenues to come in $63 million to Houston-area museums, inSPIRE rock climbing, Houston Astros games and Benihana. fl oat slightly and land against the curb on Harris County govern- are critical steps toward should be mandatory and higher than budgeted. Parents and caregivers can read this summer, too. Families (including at least one adult with one Sagewillow and Kirkfair. Even after my ment, took place on July 9, broader ethics reform for have an oversight compo- If you add all this up, you come up with child) who complete SRP will win a family prize (while supplies last). To qualify, the child must car became immobile due to high wa- at Harris County Commis- Harris County.” nent,” Ellis explained. “A something in the range of $700 million complete the 30-day level and the adult must write two reviews (one for an item read for the adult’s ter, these trucks and SUV’s continued to sioners Court. In 2009, Commission- blackout period is a poli- in revenue that the Turner administration enjoyment and one for a youth item read with the child). drive by knowing they were causing wave Members of court ap- ers Court approved the cy-driven solution that will has had available since Harvey that was Thursday, July 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors after wave against the car and me stand- proved an initial request existing voluntary lobbyist help limit the appearance either specifi cally earmarked for recovery Monday, July 22, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics ing outside the car waving at them to by Commissioner Rodney registration as part of eth- of or actual undue infl u- or could have been used of that purpose. questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizenship slow down. It was if it became fair game Ellis for the County Attor- ics reform. However, the ence of contractors look- And what have Houstonians gotten for application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. for drivers who obviously saw me stand- ney to identify how Har- system has multiple draw- ing to do business with the that $700 million, well according to fl ood Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. SRP for children ages 5-10 and tweens ages 9-12. During this time ing next to my 2011 white Corvette in wa- ris County can establish backs: it’s not enforceable, county.” czar Steve Costello, zero. participants will explore all things scaly, learn about snakes, alligators, lizards, turtles and even ter almost to my knees. What the heck is mandatory registration for few lobbyists have regis- In addition to Ellis’ re- Next week I will be announcing a de- touch live reptiles. the matter with people??? lobbyists and a blackout tered, and no one is moni- quest asking the county tailed plan to address fl ooding in Houston. Tuesday, July 23, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- Regina Hudson period for campaign con- toring registration. attorney’s offi ce to ex- Bill King ment only. Dazed and confused tributions to elected county The request from Ellis plore available options for Wednesday, July 24, 3 – 4 p.m. STEM time, for tweens ages 9 – 12: Explosions, gadgets, and offi cials from any entity or also asks the county at- creating a blackout period pulleys, Meet at the library for exploratory activities that make science, technology, engineering, person seeking or receiv- torney to explore how the and mandatory lobbyist and math fun. Learn about DNA and create an edible model! Contact the library for more details. ing a county contract. county could create a sys- registration, his motion Elected offi cials share their words Wednesday, July 24, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- “We should all be work- tem that requires reporting also asks that the pur- ment only. ing toward greater trans- activities; establishes mon- chasing agent explore po- Wednesday, July 24. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; parency in government itoring by an ethics com- tential disclosure of polit- 4:30 p.m. Basic PowerPoint and strengthening public mittee or commission; and ical donations from fi rms Olson, Arrington introduce For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. trust in local government,” uses enforcement mech- seeking to do work for the Bracewell hours are: Thursday noon – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Ellis said. “Requiring man- anisms for potential viola- county. H.R. 3480 to help seniors Monday, 2 – 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parker Williams Library On June 26, Congress- all the options available. I’m choice to American pa- Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: man Pete Olson and Con- proud to join Rep. Arrington tients when making de- Thursday, July 18, 2 p.m. SciFi feature “Astroboy” (rated PG, 94 minutes, for ages 10 and old- gressman Jodey Arrington in this fi ght to increase cisions with their doctors er). Meet in the library community room for a different science fi ction movie each week for kids. introduced H.R. 3408, the transparency and choices about treatment options, nominated for statewide award For more information about the movie, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375568/?ref_=fn_al_ “Shop Rx Act of 2019,” for our seniors.” and I look forward to work- tt_1. which ensures that spon- “For too long, Medicare ing with my colleagues to Continued from Page 1A lished in 1971 to recognize Vickie Morgan; Fred Rob- Friday, July 19, 3 p.m. Library lab, for ages 8-13. For those interested in more of a hands-on sors of prescription drug patients have been unfair- help deliver the transpar- Pasadena ISD Board of the dedication and service erts; and Kenny Fernandez. approach to science, meet in the library community room for an in-depth science program that gets plans offer realtime bene- ly subjected to an opaque ency that patients and pro- Trustees has been selected of school boards that make If the trustees win Out- kids elbow deep into science. fi t information to Medicare and confusing process for viders alike deserve,” Ar- as a regional nominee. Previ- a positive impact on the standing Board of the Year Saturday, July 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Korean Han Shijo poetry. Learn what makes the Korean benefi ciaries. choosing the right drug at rington said. ous honors occurred in 1978, schoolchildren of Texas. for the state of Texas, it will Han Sijo poetry tradition different from other eastern Asian poetry genres and listen as fellow Realtime benefi ts allow the right price. The Shop Real Time Benefi t Tools 1991, 2003 and 2008. “This recognition is a tes- be a fi rst in Pasadena ISD his- students recite some poems. Register is requested. providers to see the cost of Rx Act eliminates that (RTBT) Facts: TASA’s School Board tament to the outstanding job tory. Monday, July 22, 7 p.m. Teen Jaeger Pilot Compatibility Test, for ages 13 and older. Meet in a drug and its alternatives obscurity by empower- • 3 in 10 Americans skip Awards Committee will meet our Board does representing Other 2019 nominees in- the library community room to see if one could be drift compatible with one’s best friend or handle before they prescribe it to ing patients with the criti- fi lling their prescription or in late July to select up to fi ve the Pasadena ISD communi- clude Harlingen CISD (Re- fi ghting kaiju in a Mark V Jaeger. The library will host a Jaeger Pilot Compatibility test to see if their patients. cal information they need taking their medication as of the nominated boards to be ty,” said Powell. gion 1); Beeville ISD (Region one has the skills to sync. By incorporating price through consumer friendly, prescribed due to prohibi- recognized as Honor Boards. The 2018-2019 Pasadena 2); Premont ISD (Region 2); Tuesday, July 23, 2 p.m. Science explorers: “Galaxy in a Jar” for age 4 and older. Meet for a transparency tools, both real-time benefi t tools, al- tive costs, according to the Those fi nalists will be inter- ISD board consists of seven Bridge City ISD (Region 5); preschool introduction into the anatomy of a galaxy with a fun activity. Young children will explore patients and their pro- lowing them to reduce their Kaiser Family Foundation. viewed at the TASA/TASB members, who have served Tyler ISD (Region 7); Rock- and discover what makes up a galaxy while making their own galaxies in a jar. viders can have more in- own out-of-pocket pre- • 75 percent of patients Convention in Dallas Sep- the district collaboratively for wall ISD (Region 10); Den- Wednesday, July 24, 2 p.m. Space Olympics, for ages 7 and older. Since 2020 is the year for the formed, productive conver- scription costs and avoid reported receiving a pre- tember 20-22, and one will be over 140 years. They include ton ISD (Region 11); Cop- next Summer Olympics, this year’s Summer Reading Program will be preparing readers to learn sations about their health surprise costs at the phar- scription that cost more named Outstanding School President Mariselle Quijano; peras Cove ISD (Region 12); about space. Olympics + space = Space Olympics. Meet in the library community room for a fun care options. macy. Importantly, this leg- than they expected. Board of the Year during that Vice President Nelda Sulli- Giddings ISD (Region 13); time of Space Olympics. “Seniors need and de- islation does not add any • After CVS implement- event. van; Secretary Marshall Ken- Canyon ISD (Region 16); Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: serve transparency on the additional administrative ed a realtime technolo- The TASA School Board drick; Assistant Secretary Frenship ISD (Region 17); Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies from birth to 18 months, featuring a moth- cost of prescription drugs,” burdens for health care gy program in 2017, they Awards Program was estab- Jack Bailey; and members and Boerne ISD (Region 20). er-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. said Olson. “Sadly are we providers and strengthens saw physicians switch to Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features seeing more Americans the doctor-patient relation- a lower cost alternative 40 stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. leave the pharmacy with- ship by giving seniors the percent of the time when Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic out needed prescriptions resources they need to available, resulting in an Leader checks out social media internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. thanks to skyrocketing and have even better-informed average of $130 in savings Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features often times unexpected conversations with their per prescription. By Laura Benavides Scallan port fi led and that a member Crime Alert Facebook page. stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. costs. The Shop Rx Act will doctors,” said Arrington. • 86 percent of providers A member of The Offi cial of the People of Sagemont 2 Another member of the Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin give physicians real-time in- “Marketplace innovation surveyed stated that a reli- South Belt & Sagemont Crime Facebook group also posted same Facebook group shared at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s a great time to take a class to help with formation for their patients thrives when consumers, able realtime benefi ts tool Alert Facebook page posted security camera footage of that a home was burglarized a skill for work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. There are many free classes so they can make an in- not the government, are would benefi t their patients’ security camera footage of a what appeared to be the same Saturday, July 13, at the 10900 available online at the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sources. formed decision by knowing free to choose the best and allow them to make suspect who burglarized their vehicle spotted before anoth- block of Mossy Hollow Lane. Practice navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. For more information on the price of different treat- option for their needs and more informed decisions motor vehicle parked in their er vehicle was ransacked, and The member shared a photo these programs, speak with Loc Bui. ment plans. Physicians and their budget. This legisla- and have more meaningful driveway. another vehicle was stolen. of the vehicle that might have For more information on all other programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. patients should be on the tion will provide both great- decisions with their doctors The post was updated to The security footage was also been involved in the burglary. Library hours are: Thursday, closed; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, same page and be aware of er clarity and increased when it comes to treatment. state there was a police re- posted on Southbelt/Sagemont A police report has been fi led. closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Vic Coppinger Family YMCA holds float, fun, forty celebration

On July 19, the Vic Cop- the campaign. The cam- ria – the Pearland YMCA’s a movie on the water on Fri- ing the 40th anniversary of pinger Family YMCA will paign raised $35,000, and on name was changed to the day, July 19, at the Vic Cop- the Vic Coppinger Family celebrate 40 years in Pearland July 16, 1979, the Pearland Tri-County YMCA in 1987. pinger Family YMCA. The YMCA, visit https://www. with a Float, Fun and Forty YMCA offi ce opened in the With a permanent site pro- event will begin at 6:30 p.m. youtube.com/watch?v=S-Kkt event. bar area of Ford’s restaurant vided by Vic Coppinger and with games in the Pavilion. pL5a4M&t=20s. A YM- In the summer of 1978, in Pearland. others, groundbreaking for Nacho Nachos and Kona Ice CA community video is the quest to bring the Y to The next year the YMCA the YMCA’s present facility food trucks will also be pres- also available to view at the Pearland began. Vic Cop- moved into the Methodist was conducted on Jan. 14, ent for guests to purchase link https://www.youtube. pinger met with staff from the Church, and beginning in 1993, and construction was food. Everyone will meet com/watch?v=Mx_ywX_ YMCA of Greater Houston 1984 it occupied the vacat- completed soon after. Facil- in the pool for the showing GE0Q&t=5s. and the decision was made ed old Pearland Post Offi ce ity expansions followed in of the full-length animated For more information re- to raise funds for the Y in building. 1995 and 2001. In 1995, the feature “Disney’s The Lion garding the Float, Fun and Pearland. There was a gath- As the Y programming YMCA was renamed the Vic King.” The event is free, to Forty event, visit the YMCA’s ering at the Regency House expanded to serve fami- Coppinger Family YMCA. the community, but pool Facebook page at https:// restaurant on East Broadway lies in three counties – Har- The Float, Fun and Forty space is limited. www.facebook.com/viccop on Feb. 1, 1979, to launch ris, Galveston and Brazo- event will feature games and To view a video regard- pinger/?ref=br_rs. Economic Alliance luncheon a success

The Vic Coppinger Family YMCA will celebrate 40 years, Shown above is the current YMCA building that serves and will hold a Float, Fun and Forty event on July 19. the tri-county community, which includes South Belt. Nguyen admires Berreth’s positivity J. Frank Dobie High School’s 11th-grade AP Chemistry a member of National Honor Society and HOSA (Health instructor and distinguished educator Dianne Berreth (below, Occupations Students of America). left) is shown with Dobie’s Shining Star Dalila Nguyen. In regard to community service, Nguyen said, “Through- Commenting about her teacher Nguyen said, “Every out high school, I have been able to volunteer at various day, Mrs. Berreth would greet the class with a smile on events, such as marathons and festivals, through Key Club her face. Although she was stressed at times when things and National Honor Society. I have also started volunteer- weren’t going as expected, she didn’t let it show, always ing every Saturday at my church, Vietnamese Martyrs, as a having a positive attitude, which I also want to be like. At teacher assistant for Vietnamese and Bible class, as well as school, she paid attention to our needs and provided them a violinist for the choir for service after class. with solutions, supporting us and acting as a mother-like Nguyen plans to major in chemical engineering at a fi gure. When problems, academical or personal, arose, I four-year university, study abroad for a semester or two and could always go to her for an answer. With her amazing participate in research programs at a university. skills at teaching, she has passed on the passion and love The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a series she has for chemistry onto me.” of students being honored along with their favorite mentor. Nguyen has demonstrated leadership as president of Do- The Shining Stars represent the top Dobie High school bie’s Latin and Math clubs. She has also served as study students. The information and photos were submitted by captain, historian and co-captain of vocabulary for Latin Pasadena Independent School District. Club. She has been a member of Math, Latin and Key clubs The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from Pasa- for four years and attended the Latin Club state convention dena Memorial, South Houston and Dr. Kirk Lewis Career every year of high school. In junior year, Nguyen became & Technical high schools.

The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region 2019 Legislative Wrap- District 128; Sen. Carol Alvarado; Rep. Dennis Paul, District 129; Rep. up Luncheon held June 27 was a success. The event venue was the Pas- Ed Thompson, District 29; Rep. Mary Ann Perez, District 144; and adena Convention Center, and several local and state representatives Sen. Larry Taylor, District 11. made an appearance. Shown above are, left to right, Rep. Briscoe Cain, Photo submitted CCEF Topgolf Tournament raises record amount The Clear Creek Educa- in the Clear Creek Independent builders, David Grover and Traci Dvorak, co-chairman; ers and students in Clear Creek tion Foundation hosted its 4th School District. New this year, Rick Carr, worked closely Jennifer Broddle, co-chair- ISD,” said Traci Dvorak, event Annual CCISD Alumni and one of the fi ve RV-12 airplanes with Ernie Butcher, the lead man; Deborah Laine, CCEF chairman. “While everyone is Friends Topgolf Tournament built by Clear Springs High on this aerospace engineer- executive director; and Joyce having fun, they learn more June 27. School students was featured ing program through Eagle’s Abbey, Joe Barlow, Katy about our grant programs, The tournament hosted at the event for guests to see. Nest Projects, on mentor- Bastedo, Janet Brown, Kelli which we hope will encour- more than 220 guests in at- The Clear Creek Educa- ing the Clear Springs High Byrd, Julia Gallagher, Jessica age them to keep supporting tendance from around the tion Foundation funded a School students as they built Gilbert, Rebecca Lilley, Jenny CCEF’s vision of Inspiring area, all enjoying a great af- portion of the fi rst airplane these planes. McCorkle, J.P. Morris, Chris Educational Excellence for our ternoon full of fun, fellow- built through a Teacher In- The event was planned by a Rylant, Adam Smith and Tere- CCISD students.” ship, games and prizes. novative Grant. Even more 17-person volunteer commit- sa Yehle, committee members. This event would not have Just over $33,700, a new re- exciting, a fl yby took place tee that included Kelsey Mc- “It is so exciting to see so been possible without the cord for this event, was raised with four home-built RV air- Neil, CCEF community mar- many people from the commu- support of all the generous to support innovative programs planes. Two of the pilots and keting and events manager; nity come out to support teach- sponsors.

Cisneros cites Parker’s simple seven words The distinguished educator and 12th-grade varsity for his soccer team in his senior year. He was also a mem- soccer coach at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High ber of National Honor Society and participated in a NASA School is Chris Parker (below, left) who is shown with space program competition in 11th grade. CTHS Shining Star Eduardo Mendoza Cisneros. Concerning future plans, Cisneros said, “Currently, I Concerning his coach, Cisneros said, “Success comes will be attending the honors college at the University of through hard work and dedication.” A simple seven words Houston to study towards chemical engineering and then that go a long way to nurture that necessary work ethic to transferring to Rice to get my masters.” excel in essentially everything in life. The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a se- “To Coach, that meant creating a team that can succeed ries of students being honored along with their favorite regardless of the numerous hills that were bound to get in mentor. the way. Parker built a program backed by a strong work The Shining Stars represent the top Dr. Kirk Lewis Ca- ethic that, nevertheless, infl uenced one of his players, my- reer & Technical High School students. self, to aspire success and create an ambition that will cer- The information and photos were submitted by Pasade- tainly take me a long way. I thank him very much for this na Independent School District. and certainly wish him the best of luck.” The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from Do- Cisneros has shown leadership as varsity team captain bie, Pasadena Memorial and South Houston high schools.

Team Clear Creek Independent School District is shown above enjoying tant superintendent of elementary education; and Dr. Greg Smith, CCISD an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Shown are, left to right, Julie Smith, superintendent. The “Sloop John B” team, shown below, comprised of Clear Creek Independent School District internal auditor; Josh Majewski, CCISD alumni celebrates winning fi rst place. Shown are, left to right, James Majewski’s son; James Majewski, Clear Creek High School prin- Deborah Laine, CCEF executive director; Bill Shock; Ernie Johnson; cipal; Dr. Robert Bayard, chief technology offi cer; Dr. Karen Engle, assis- Robert Leblanc; Steve Whitworth; Charles Milby; Dennis Childs; and tant superintendent of Secondary Education; Holly Hughes, CCISD assis- Kelsey McNeil, CCEF marketing and events manager. Photos submitted Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 18, 2019 CCISD seeks 2019 Munoz to take part Over The Back Fence by Alexis citizen nominations in NYLF engineering The Clear Creek Indepen- the following requirements: dent School District board of – Demonstrated a com- trustees is now seeking nomi- mitment to Clear Creek ISD nations for the 2019 Citizen of through volunteer efforts. the Year. – Contributed signifi cantly SCHOOL DAZE Escalona and Jose Hernandez. FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS This award is given each in ways that have benefi ted the The following personnel of the Pasadena Melillo Middle School The Leader sends happy birthday wishes year to honor an outstand- entirety of Clear Creek ISD. Independent School District celebrate birth- Marking a special birthday July 18 is to friends who enjoy a birthday: ing community member who – Maintained a reputation days July 18 through July 24. Jennifer Vann. Celebrating a birthday July Thursday, July 18: Maddie Patterson, champions CCISD and de- across the Clear Creek ISD Burnett Elementary 23 is Amee Stoneman. Keith Milam, Luis Revilla, Diann votes their efforts to the better- community as an individual Blow out the birthday candles for Sandra Roberts Middle School Richardson, Cathy Todd, Steve Garza, ment of public education. with high standards and dedi- Trojan July 19. Sing a double chorus of a happy birthday Misha Lesley-Burkins, Kathy Haigler and Former recipients include cation to excellence in public Bush Elementary song July 19 to Mekali Ball and Sandra Michelle Malveau; Friday, July 19: Fred Mayor Pat Hallisey, Trent education. Light the birthday candles Saturday, July Palma. Alvarez, Terrell Session, Gary Hilliard Martin, Joyce Abbey, Harv – Voluntarily served the 18, for Carla Galvan. Celebrate with a dou- Beverly Hills intermediate and Anne Tyson; Saturday, July 20: Junior Hartman, Robert Davee, David District and its students and ble-layer cake for Vanessa Gil and Erin Send a birthday greeting July 18 to Lynn, Curtis Eads, Mary Johnson, Chris Braun and Dr. James O’Mal- patrons over an extended pe- Hubert July 20. Krystal Smith. Enjoying a birthday July 20 is Cole and Joey Cowdyo; Sunday, July ley. The board of trustees es- riod of time. Frazier Elementary Rosalba Lopez Coronado. Light the birth- 21: Natalie Sweet, Denise McMurrough, tablished an endowment which All nominations must be Eryqa Glenn and Elizandra Lopez enjoy day candles July 21 for Yara Quintanilla. Vanessa Veltman and Danielle Clay; the Citizen of the Year may submitted no later than Au- a birthday July 23. Thompson Intermediate Monday, July 22: Judith Kemle and Hey- designate to a CCISD academ- gust 1 to be considered for Genoa Elementary The day for a birthday celebration for Zues Lara; Tuesday, July 23: Mario Salazar, ic program or classroom activ- the 2019 award. Nomination Join in the birthday celebration July 22 for Esmeralda Rico is July 21. Angeles Gomez, Melinda Evans and ity in his or her name. forms are available online on Lisa Hernandez. Dobie High Amanda Karsten; and Wednesday, July The recipient will be an- the foundation's website and South Belt Elementary Birthday greetings are in order for Devyn 24: Richard Schreier, Montoya Wilturner, nounced at the Clear Creek the district website. Nomina- Send a birthday greeting July 19 to Billiott July 19. Eusebia Zabala celebrates Connie Alberti, Richard Golenko and Education Foundation's Annu- tions can be emailed to KMc Norma Castro. July 22 is the day for a cel- a birthday July 21. Three cheers for a birth- Pete Ortiz. al Awards Gala on Saturday, [email protected], or mailed to: ebration for Maria Martinez. day celebration July 22 for Saiyeda Blanco, LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Nov. 2, at South Shore Harbour Clear Creek Education Foun- Stuchbery Elementary Kevin Erickson and Norma Garces. A Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Resort & Conference Center in dation, Citizen of the Year Se- Best wishes for a wonderful birthday July double-layer cake is in order for the July 24 congratulations, etc., to mynews@south League City. Recipients eligi- lection Committee, P.O. Box 20 are sent to Monica Torres. Share a slice birthday celebration of Rebekka Gabino beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line ble for the award must meet 1631, League City, TX 77574. of a double-layer cake July 22 with Ella and Cam Luong. by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. Heat Emergency Plan recommends checklist J. Frank Dobie announces 2019-2020 cheerleaders Continued from Page 1A air-conditioned, seek accom- Sashiana Munoz breaks in the shade or in an modations in air-conditioned air-conditioned facility. Those facilities during the heat of This summer, Sashiana tending an Envision program unaccustomed to working or the day: multi-service cen- Munoz, Dobie High School ju- was being with motivated stu- exercising in a hot environ- ters, malls, movie theaters, nior, will join outstanding high dents in an environment de- ment need to start slowly and libraries, etc. school students from across the signed to help us challenge our gradually increase heat expo- – Take frequent cool baths nation to take part in a unique assumptions, meet new peo- sure over several weeks. or showers if your home is academic and career oriented ple, and grow. Creating that – Check on the elderly. not air-conditioned. development experience, the same learning environment is a Take the initiative to visit se- – Electric fans should only National Youth Leadership central focus for all of our pro- niors to look for signs of heat be used in conjunction with Forum (NYLF): Engineering, grams. At NYLF Engineering, related illnesses. It takes the an air conditioner. A fan can’t taking place this summer on students build the confi dence elderly nearly twice the time change the temperature of a the campus of the University and skills needed to excel at of younger people to return to room; it can only accelerate of California, Berkeley. college and in the workplace. core body temperature after air movement, and will accel- NYLF Engineering is one They learn how to adapt to exposure to extreme tempera- erate the body’s overheating. of the Envision family of pro- and communicate in new sit- tures. A phone call to the frail – Stay alert to heat advi- grams that enable students to uations, to new challenges, elderly is not suffi cient to de- sories. The National Weath- explore their interests and ex- and with new people, which, termine physical condition. er Service declares a Heat perience learning beyond the given how rapidly the world – Wear light-colored, loose Emergency when the heat classroom. For more informa- is changing due to technology fi tting clothing that permits index, a computation of the tion, visit www.envisionexpe and innovation, are essential the evaporation of perspira- air temperature and humidity, rience.com. skills for success.” tion. reaches 108 degrees on two A Dobie High School coun- Since 1985, Envision pro- – Do not leave children, or more consecutive days. A selor nominated Munoz to at- grams have served more than senior citizens or pets unat- heat index of 108 is a poten- tend the forum. She is active 800,000 students in more than tended in a vehicle. tial health threat for all peo- in all activities consisting of 145 countries, with programs – A wide-brimmed hat ple and is particularly dan- art and theater. Her passion is designed to help students de- helps prevent sunburn as well gerous for high-risk groups. in the development and fi eld velop the leadership, scholar- as heat-related illness. Sun- During an excessive heat testing of innovative design ship and career skills needed screen also protects from the advisory, utility companies software and she is looking to succeed in today’s compet- sun’s harmful rays and reduc- are prohibited from discon- forward to gaining the hands- itive college and career land- es the risk of sunburn. necting service due to lack of on engineering experience that scape. – If the house is not payment. the forum provides. Munoz recently vacationed “As an alumna of Envision at the University of California, The J. Frank Dobie High School 2019-2020 cheerleaders have been an- Hernandez, Chloie Ray and Yen Tran. Shown below are the JV Cheer myself, I am excited for Sashi- Berkeley. During her trip to New Directions to meet nounced. Shown above are the Varsity Cheer Squad members, left to Squad members, left to right, (front row) Destiny Ramirez, Isabella ana to meet, work, and collab- California, she was fortunate New Directions is a singles group for those ages 55 and right, (front row) Emilly Guzman, Maddy Spray, Izabel Sanchez, Amy Lara, (back row) Madisynne Reed, Allie Guzman, Gabriela Lozano, orate with other high-aspiring to see some historical land- older. Meetings are the fi rst and third Mondays at the Webster Guzman, (back row) Damaris O’Der, Brianna Almaguer, Maya Scott, Savannah Brookland, Giselle Valencia, Leilani Moorman and Lizzie students from across the coun- marks such as the Golden Gate Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway, at 6 p.m. Meet- Alysia Loosa, Olga Cisneros, Andrew Salas, Michelle Kelley, Laila Pineda. Photos by Jenny Spray try and the globe,” said Aman- Bridge, Chinatown, Sequoia ings include a potluck dinner with guest speakers and/or group da Freitag Thomas, senior vice National Park, White Sands of activities. For more information, call 832-715-9658. president for Envision. “Hands New Mexico and several other down, my favorite part of at- places along the way. Bay Area Singles holds dance The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance is July 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at VFW Lodge, 5204 Highway 3, Dickin- USA Dance Program son, Post 6378. Participants are urged to bring party snacks to USA is an amazing program that allows children to share. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, call 832-483-3257 or 832-477-6778. be picked up from school to attend 1 dance class per day between 3-6 p.m. BAQG announces meeting FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY The Bay Area Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting Sign up now for $65 a week! Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 2 Scarsdale. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting which includes: will begin at 7 p.m. This month’s speaker is Janice Schindler, 5 bus rides from school to studio who will discuss wool appliqué and embellishments. Visitors can attend two meetings for free. Annual dues are 5 dance classes per week $25. For more information, call Debby Benson at 713-248- (This is a $99 value) 2 8757 or visit the website at bayareaquiltguild.org. The Early Bird special ends Aug. 30 CSH garage sale nears $35 Annual Registration Fee The Sisterhood at Congregation Shaar Hashalom will For more information please call hold the synagogue’s annual garage/rummage sale July 21, 832-433-5443 between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Books, clothes, furniture, art 2 work, toys and games and loads of surprise treasures are to be found at remarkable prices. Proceeds from this sale pro- vide the funds for the sisterhood to purchase special items Exceptional Grooming at Common and support additional activities for the synagogue. The entire Sense Prices community is invited. The congregation, located at 16020 El Camino Real is the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For more information, visit www.shaarhashalom.org, call the 281-484-9655 offi ce at 281-488-5861 or email [email protected]. Israeli folk dancing dates set Remember When Israeli folk dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The last dance of this month 40 years ago (1979) staffs from both Pasadena proposed by the Pasadena took place in the 10000 block day, July 17, as he was swept is July 29. There will be no session July 22. August dates are The Southeast Volunteer and Clear Creek independent Independent School District. of Gil Jr. Lane near Almeda up in a drug raid at a custom- 5, 12, 19 and 26. There will be no session Sept. 2. The cost is Fire Department awarded a school districts indicated The opposition caused PISD Mall. A 49-year-old driver er’s house in the 9900 block Groom & Board $4 per session or $35 for 10 sessions for CSH members and bid for the purchase of a new South Belt residents could offi cials to reconsider the had just returned home from of Logans Way in the Ashley $5 per session or $45 for 10 sessions for nonmembers. New- fi re truck to the Pierve Co. look for a tax increase for the boundaries. getting his driver’s license Pointe subdivision. Gibbs said comers are welcome to join the group. Congregation Shaar Ha- Plans were underway to 1989-1990 fi scal year. Inadequate drainage im- when he mistakenly hit the he had just left the residence Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. shalom, located at 16020 El Camino Real, is the conservative improve the kitchen at Bever- 25 years ago (1994) provements had to be re- accelerator and crashed into around 6 p.m. after doing an 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes synagogue in the Bay Area. The community is invited to attend. ly Hills Intermediate School. A $1,000 reward was be- moved by the Harris County his garage, killing his wife inspection and was sending a For more information, contact 281-488-5861 or at csh@shaar Due to requests from ing offered for information Flood Control District un- and mother-in-law and seri- text from his truck in front of hashalom.org. South Belt area residents, leading to the arrest of a per- derneath the Sagemeadow ously injuring his 6-year-old the house when multiple po- BFBGrooming.com members of the Harris son or persons responsible bridge. nephew. A Houston police lice agencies – including the County Sheriff’s Department for setting the press box and Sergeant Larry Petty of the offi cer who lived at the home Drug Enforcement Agency, AARP shares meeting date began heavily patrolling the concession facilities at Clear Precinct 2 Constable’s Offi ce heard the crash and attempt- the Harris County Sheriff’s AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 members welcome ev- area. The sheriff’s offi ce Brook High School on fi re. helped catch three Liberty ed to administer CPR, but Offi ce, the Harris County Pre- Largest selection of eryone to join them at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 19, at the Bay reported that residents had Two discouraging losses County jail escapees after re- was unsuccessful. The two cinct 2 Constable’s offi ce and Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway, Seabrook. complained about violation eliminated the South Belt ceiving an anonymous tip. were pronounced dead at the a K-9 unit from the Pearland wigs in Texas! They meet in the large building with the blue roof inside Clear of traffi c laws in the area, as 14-year-old Pony League all- 10 years ago (2009) scene. The boy was taken to Police Department – swarmed FEATURING Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway. well as large groups of teen- stars from the Coast Region Houston City Coun- Memorial Hermann Hospi- the house. During the confu- ESTETICA Everyone is invited to come to the meetings and to enjoy agers gathering at various tournament. cilmember Mike Sullivan tal with a collapsed lung and sion, Gibbs was detained and coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before the meeting locations in the evenings. 20 years ago (1999) held a town hall meeting to damaged spleen. No charges placed in handcuffs. Gibbs DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ starts at 10 a.m. Each month the chapter has entertainment or a 35 years ago (1984) South Belt resident Mar- discuss area fl ooding and were fi led on the driver. explained that he was merely SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF WIGS & speaker on various topics of interest to seniors. On Friday, July Clear Creek Indepen- cus Dykstra was found guilty drainage issues. In addition 5 years ago (2014) there to give the resident an The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS 19, “10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s” will be pre- dent School District trustees of intoxication manslaughter to Sullivan, offi cials from James Taylor, 32, was estimate for electrical work. The Right Form! by JODEE Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s sented by Bonnie Benkula and Robin Holmes of CareBuilders awarded a contract for Kodak in the death of Clay Matthew the City of Houston Public fatally shot at an apartment The offi cers told Gibbs they to Help With All Your After at Home. They will speak at 10:30 a.m. after our the chapter duplicators/copier machines Karp, 22. Works and Engineering De- complex in the 9400 block already knew this but that he Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street business meeting ends. There will not be a potluck lunch at the Great selection of League City for each campus and two for Texas Department of partment, the Harris County of Clearwood. Witnesses said was taking too long to leave 281-332-6407 July 19 meeting. high schools. Transportation area engi- Flood Control District and Taylor arrived home at his the home. One male was ar- Mastectomy Swimsuits The AARP Chapter also organizes day trips for AARP Chap- Houston City Council neer Maureen Wakeland an- the U.S. Army Corps of En- apartment and then returned rested on a charge of conspir- ter 199 members by bus to local area points of interest at mini- was presented with a peti- nounced a short-term plan gineers were on hand to fi eld to his vehicle to get some- acy to distribute cocaine. His mal cost. The next day trip will be on Wednesday, July 10, to the tion signed by approximate- to relieve the bottleneck on questions. Also attending the thing. As he was walking identity was not released, as ? Imax Theater at the HMNS to see “The Great Barrier Reef” in ly 200 Sagemont residents the segment of I-45 near FM meeting were representatives back to his apartment, he was he was cooperating with po- ant 3D. The chapter will have lunch at Luby’s Cafeteria/Fuddruck- who were displeased with the 2351, which had become a from the offi ces of U.S. Rep. shot several times by an un- lice. regn er’s and then tour the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. quality of their water. consistent traffi c problem. Pete Olson, Rep. John Davis, known suspect. Taylor made At a special meeting, the be P The following day trip will be on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to ld I 30 years ago (1989) 15 years ago (2004) Harris County Judge Ed Em- it back to his apartment but Pasadena Independent School Cou tour the Beer Can House, Orange Show, Smither’s Park and Expressing health con- South Belt resident Todd mett, Harris County Precinct then collapsed. Neighbors re- District Board of Trustees Dunham Bible Museum. The chapter will eat at Dinner Bell cerns for children playing Krampitz received news 1 Commissioner El Franco portedly tried to save him, but named Allison Lewallen the I need a pregnancy test Cafeteria. ball on the United Sports from his doctor that he need- Lee and Harris County Pre- it was too late. No immediate new principal of Morris Mid- I need to know what to do If anyone is interested in joining the group, annual dues are Association fi elds off Dix- ed a transplant after a foot- cinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia arrests were made. dle School and Tanis Griffi n We are here for you. We care!! $8 per year per person. However, one must be a member of na- ie Farm Road, a number of ball-sized mass was found on Garcia. Roughly 150 resi- 1 year ago (2018) the new principal of Thomp- All Services are Free and Confidential. tional AARP to join any local chapter. AARP Chapters are sep- concerned citizens circulated his liver. dents attended the function, Local electrician Johnny son Intermediate. Both edu- arately incorporated affi liates of AARP. petitions requesting help in Community leaders ex- with many waiting in line to Gibbs of Lighthouse Electric cators had previously served 281-484-0005 For more information, contact Earl Mallett at 281-484-2589 relocating the playing fi elds. pressed strong opposition to voice their concerns. found himself in the wrong with the school district in Beltway 8 South or [email protected]. Preliminary budgets by the new school boundaries A fatal traffi c accident place at the wrong time Tues- other capacities. Crisis Pregnancy Center Thursday, July 18, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5

McCoy great infl uence on Saldivar Matthews honored by commissioners court South Houston High School’s Shining Star Christian He has also demonstrated leadership as trumpet sec- Saldivar (below, right) is shown with distinguished edu- tion leader for the Mighty Trojan Band. cator and 11th-grade basketball coach Patrick McCoy. Saldivar is no stranger to community service, helping Concerning his coach, Saldivar said, “Throughout in such groups and events as the Houston Food Bank, my time at South Houston High School, I learned many Grace Community Church, Calvary Chapel Houston, things from Coach McCoy. Juggling academics and ex- The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Rick Schneider Mid- tracurricular activities proved to be diffi cult, but coach dle School and the McDonald’s Texas Invitational. McCoy was always supportive and understanding. His future includes attending Houston Baptist Univer- “One of the things that really stood out to me was how sity in the Fall 2019 semester to get a bachelor’s degree he was always intentional and cared for me not only as a in business management. student, but as an individual. The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a se- “As a coach, he had many other students under his ries of students being honored along with their favorite wing, but he still took the time to ask me how I was do- mentor. ing in my academics as well as in band. Coach McCoy The Shining Stars represent the top South Houston has been one of the most infl uential people in my life. I High School students. am very grateful for the wisdom he instilled in me over The information and photos were submitted by Pasa- the past four years.” dena Independent School District. Saldivar has been involved in extracurricular activ- The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from Do- ities including National Honor Society, Academic De- bie, Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical and Pasadena cathlon, band, basketball and NOZ Boys’ Service Club. Memorial high schools.

David Matthews was honored by Harris County Commissioners Belt Chamber of Commerce CEO; David Matthews, Harris County Court July 9, for serving Precinct 1 for 38 years. Left to right are Precinct 1 Community Aide/Program director; Harris County Pre- Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack; Harris Coun- cinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia; Harris County Precinct 1 Com- ty Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle; Harris County Precinct 2 missioner Rodney Ellis; Interim Chief Deputy Lee Hernandez, Harris Constable Lt. Clint Brown, Community Engagement Division Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Offi ce; Interim Captain Paul Marti- County Precinct 2 Constable’s Offi ce; Cecelia Ganje, general manag- nez, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Offi ce; and Harris County er of administration for Clear Brook City MUD; Kay Barber, South Judge Lina Hidalgo. Photo by Marie Flickinger Matthews retires after 38 years serving HC Precinct 1 David Matthews, Harris they believe I am. Always, Matthews is a board mem- includes participation in the Students of the Month awards County Precinct 1 Communi- represent me well.” ber of the South Belt-Elling- annual South Belt Cook-off, given by Pasadena Indepen- ty Aide/Program director, has On July 9, Matthews was ton Chamber of Commerce. the annual Fourth of July fi re- dent School District. He has retired after serving the Harris honored for his work with He has been very active in works display at El Franco also been a longtime Kirk- County Precinct 1 and South Precinct One. South Belt community that Lee Park and the Outstanding wood South resident. Belt community after 38 years. Not only did he grow up in Precinct 1, Matthews had the opportunity to serve un- der four different Precinct 1 Holder receives DAR Good Citizen Award commissioners. Matthews was originally hired by then Commission- er Tom Bass who opted not to run for re-election which opened the door for the elec- tion of Commissioner El Franco Lee. Matthews served Martinez appreciates Ackerman’s humor for 30 years under Lee, who died unexpectedly. Matthews Pasadena Memorial High School’s Shining Star tional teacher is.” continued serving under Inter- Stephanie Martinez (below, right) is shown with distin- Martinez demonstrated leadership in the role of First im Commissioner Gene Lock guished educator Kevin Ackerman, 12th-grade AP Cal- Chair as Concert Master Violinist in the Chamber Or- and now serves under the cur- culus instructor. chestra. She has also done volunteer work for Rotary rent commissioner, Rodney Martinez commented about her teacher, saying, Books for the World, Interact Club, orchestra and various Ellis. “Light-hearted humor, funny pun jokes and a cheerful public libraries. He did all this while rais- disposition are all characteristics that Mr. Ackerman Looking ahead, Martinez said, “I plan to attend Texas ing three children as a single possesses. A&M at College Station to obtain a degree in Chemical father. Despite myself believing that I was not suited for the Engineering.” Matthews served in many rigor of his class, Mr. Ackerman has been responsible The South Belt Shining Stars will be presented in a divisions of the Precinct 1 for helping me regain confi dence in my mathematical series of students being honored along with their favorite during his career. He worked abilities. mentor. 27 years in the Precinct 1 “He engages his students in the complex subject of The Shining Stars represent the top Pasadena Memo- Parks Department, spending calculus by establishing an enthusiastic atmosphere and rial High School students. The information and photos 17 of those 27 years over- elaborating on the various applications of his subject to were submitted by Pasadena Independent School Dis- seeing operations and devel- the real world making it more intriguing as a result. With trict. opment in the South Region a sincere and truthful disposition, Mr. Ackerman always The Leader is also running the Shining Stars from Do- parkland. tries to be a positive infl uence and offers an empathetic bie, Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical and South Hous- Matthews states that the ear to his students. He is the epitome of what an excep- ton high schools. two divisions he most enjoyed working were the ones he has served the last 11 years. 1 be- ing the challenges he faced as director of the EEP, where he helped the unique youth pro- gram to peak and enhance children’s interest into the nat- ural world. Matthews said that through that program he was Evelyn Holder of Sageglen subdivision was honored award are patriotism, leadership, dependability and able to help kids follow the sci- with the 2019 DAR Good Citizen Award for The Dr. service. Evelyn will be attending Texas State Univer- ence pathways in their studies. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School. Every sity and plans to major in elementary education. Her The other division he en- year the Daughters of the American Revolution pres- mother Staci Hugghins-Hull Fields is a 1999 graduate joyed serving was the Com- ents one senior member of each high school across the of Dobie High School. Proud grandmother Michelle munity Engagement division. country with the prestigious DAR Good Citizen Award. Hugghins-Scrimger and great-grandmother Trudy According to Matthews, this Jane Long Chapter which meets at the Pasadena First Hugghins are longtime residents of the South Belt area. division would become his Presbyterian Church presented the award at 14 area Shown above, left to right, front row are Boeger; Ev- true passion. high schools. Represented by co-chairman of the Good elyn; Emma Fields, sister; (back row) Andrew Fields, “It gave me the ability to Citizen committee South Belt resident Sharon Boeger dad, holding baby sister Ella; and Staci Hugghins-Hull improve the quality of life presented the award. Qualifi cations for receiving the Fields, mother. Photo submitted for the residents in my juris- dictional region of the Pre- cinct,” said Matthews in his retirement speech. “Mak- Garcia, HCA host civil construction job fair ing friendships and forming The Houston Contractors years of age or older, have Garcia and the HCA are ture necessary to support partnerships with various or- Association and the offi ce of reliable personal transporta- committed to engaging, ed- such growth will require a ganizations and individuals Adrian Garcia, Harris County tion, able to work outdoors, ucating, and empowering qualifi ed civil construction that earnestly want to make a Commissioner Precinct 2, will able to pass a drug test and the community by offering workforce. difference in their communi- co-host an information ses- must be willing to work a 50- access to as many opportuni- To that end, Garcia and ties.” sion and a job fair to engage 60-hour work week. ties for meaningful employ- the HCA have partnered to Matthews said he strove to and educate anyone interested The job fair will be held ment and economic develop- connect the community to follow what Lee told him: in learning about job opportu- July 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ment as possible. As eastern the civil construction sector, “You are an extension of nities in the civil construction at Grayson Community Cen- Harris County continues to thereby helping to build a me. What the people of this sector. ter, 13828 Corpus Christi St., grow in both industry and better Precinct 2 for years to Precinct see in you, is what All applicants must be 18 Houston. population, the infrastruc- come. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Fr. Xavier Bilavendiran, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Day Care Facilities

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 18, 2019 Back-to-school, free supplies to be given Leader vacation pic contest Continued from Page 1A help economically disadvan- supplies, health screenings, Turner. “I want to thank our dents and their parents attend- Fest will take place at the taged Houston area elemen- immunizations and social ser- sponsors for stepping up to the ed last year’s fest. George R. Brown Convention tary school students and their vice resources to thousands of plate to help. Due to their gen- Due to limited space and Center, 1001 Avenida De Las families as they prepare to students, free of charge. erosity, thousands of kids will supplies, students must pre- Zuniga cheers on Astros, plays softball Americas (times were unavail- return to school. Several part- “Many Houston families have the tools they need to start register to attend this event, by able at press time). ners and sponsors will help simply can’t afford school sup- the school year off right.” visiting www.houstontx.gov/ This event is designed to provide backpacks, school plies,” said Mayor Sylvester Approximately 25,000 stu- btsf/registermystudent.html. Sewage issues plague Kirkwood South resident

Kirkwood South resident Chelsea Hickman is hoping a new agreement between the City of Houston and state and federal regulators to make massive improvements to the city’s aging sewer infrastructure system will bring much-needed relief to her area street. For more than a year, the resident, who lives near Sagepark at Kirkfair, has routinely had raw sewage spill from a nearby manhole into her yard and the interior of her home following heavy rains. She is shown to right physically removing such waste after a recent storm. Per the new agreement, the city will be required to invest $2 billion in sewer system improve- ments over the next 15 years. In addition to replacing outdated piping and other infra- structure, the consent decree agreement will also require the city to improve maintenance and educate the public about the dangers of clogging sewer systems. The costly improve- ments are expected to cause an increase in city water rates. Below, raw sewage can be seen collecting in front of the residence fol- lowing recent rainfall.

Deana Zuniga, daughter of Debra Martinez, visit- played against the Colorado Rockies. Shown above, ed Colorado for a softball tournament called Triple Zuniga warms up before her softball game July 5. She Crown Fireworks. Zuniga is a soon-to-be senior at visited Rocky Mountains National Park July 7. Shown Clear Brook High School. Shown above left is Zuni- below, she is standing on some rocks at the national ga cheering on the Houston Astros July 2, when they park.

A sewer infrastructure problem has caused a pipe to leak raw sewage from a manhole near the intersection of Sage- park at Kirkfair (shown to the left) for more than a year following heavy rains. Residents are hopeful that a new agreement between the City of Houston and environmental regulators will pro- vide assistance in rectifying the matter. While the actual leak is located in the Sagemeadow MUD, it is connected to a city line. MUD offi cials said any effort on their part to fi x the issue will merely push the problem further down the line into the city.

While on her visit to the national park, Zuniga experi- COUPON enced snow in July. Shown above, a lot of snow is seen on one of the mountains with a sign warning visitors of $ FOUNDATION REPAIR the avalanche area. Volunteers help maintain EFL Butterfly Garden 200 OFF OR Photo, story by David Ellison, with her husband, Chris, brings – give Mother Nature a help- buttonbush, obedient plant, Bong Nguyen, who along with (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Harris County, Pct. 1 about 50 students to work the ing hand and also improve the Missouri ironweed and giant most of the volunteers attends Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. Volunteers – some carrying garden each year. “And that’s quality of life for our residents. conefl owers. Native grasses the EFL Community Center’s gardening tools and dressed for not something a school can Spending just a little time out- and fl owering species include Seniors Program. “We are a day’s work outside, describe normally provide. It’s like our side in a beautiful space like a wide range of host plants working hard. The fi rst day we FOUNDATION REPAIR a 10,000-square-foot area in own personal secret garden.” this garden can help lower that provide food for various came over here – nothing, just the El Franco Lee (EFL) Park On a humid morning, the stress, blood pressure and risk butterfl y caterpillars and nec- a jungle. And now it’s beautiful UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR wetlands as “amazing,” “liv- Whatleys joined Harris Coun- of heart disease.” tar-bearing fl owers. with fl owers and herbs.” ing lab,” “secret garden” and ty Precinct 1’s Environmental The garden is a part of the In the spring, the area is Bonita Pernell, who calls HOUSE LEVELING “beautiful.” Manager Chavonne Slovak and attractions on a 2-mile trail dominated by coreopsis, and herself a gardener by heart, Offi cially, it’s called the six other volunteers for garden looping the 100-acre wetland fall promises to bring a lively said she has been coming to the EFL Butterfl y Garden that, maintenance. Some planted that enables users to explore combination of blue mistfl ow- park for 10 years, mainly for Allied Foundations thanks in part to the volun- herbs and fl owers, while others varied ecosystems surrounding er, various species of butterfl y birding. Now she volunteers at teers who have helped main- pulled uninvited weeds. “The the wetland and Clear Creek. weed, gayfeather and numer- the garden to help the commu- tain it since it opened in the volunteers are amazing. Their But it’s the butterfl y garden on ous conefl owers. nity. “People like nature,” she 281-479-5247 fall of 2017, contains native dedication makes this beautiful the eastern edge of the trail that While the garden is de- said. “We have benches so they and adapted pollinator-friendly garden possible for everyone captures the eye and provides signed to be a natural area with can come out and have solitude FREE ESTIMATES plants that support butterfl ies to enjoy,” said Harris County a quiet place to rest under the minimal maintenance, contin- if they need that. They can just as well as other insects and Commissioner Rodney Ellis, shade and enjoy the sounds uous upkeep is required to help listen to the fountain or take a wildlife. whose Precinct 1 maintains from a bubbling stone foun- nurture the plants by removing break from their walk around.” “It is a living lab,” said Tra- the park. “High-quality green tain. invasive, non-native plants that In late fall, monarch butter- BACK! cy Whatley, a nearby Dobie spaces – especially those ac- Throughout the garden tend to take over until the de- fl ies can be spotted during their We’ve Got Your High School environmental cented with beautiful fl owers are native and exotic varieties sired plants can be established. migration south to Mexico. Now Accepting Most Insurance (including Medicare) science teacher who, along for butterfl ies, insects and birds of hibiscus, accented native “It’s so beautiful,” said The nonprofi t Houston Wilder- and Personal Injury Claims ness, dedicated to promoting and preserving the biodiversity of the Gulf Coast region, has provided support to the garden under its Texas Monarch Fly- way Strategy. Tracy Whatley said the gar- den is important because the monarch butterfl ies are having 11700 Beamer Rd. Barry Burleigh, D.C. a “population problem.” Chiropractor “We want to make sure that Houston, TX 77089 our grandkids get to see mon- (281) 481-1623 www.burleighchiro.com arch butterfl ies,” she said. “So supporting this garden is a way of making sure that everybody Confused about Medicare? gets a little piece of nature Horizon Montessori close to home. 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(832) 517-3976 • email [email protected] SECTION B Thursday, July 18, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED As fall sports season nears, will there be change in 22-6A, 24-6A? Enjoy summer! As the fall high school there are several questions With volleyball work- in both the District 22-6A Summer Creek not far be- step up and make a differ- coach Kevin Berneathy’s or will it be more of the sports scene is about to that will be of interest as outs beginning Aug. 1 and and District 24-6A ranks. hind at 14-2. Will it be the ence? first season. But can same? unfold in a few weeks, time goes by. the regular season getting In 2019, Kingwood same this season? Or will On the gridiron, it’s no Atascocita (8-0) or Sum- In District 24-6A vol- going as early as Aug. 6, ruled 22-6A, posting a Memorial (12-4 a season secret that Dobie made a mer Creek (7-1) be taken leyball, Clear Springs is there is plenty of interest perfect 16-0 record, with ago) or Dobie be able to significant jump in head down a notch in 2019, coming off a stellar 12-0 run, with Clear Falls sec- Clear Brook VB ond. Can Clear Brook, with Extra Inning Softball touts Wincher’s strong 2019 plenty of stars on hand, to instruct youth be the one to make the biggest jump in 2019? It Prior to high school incoming sixth- and sev- all starts in a couple of 281-741-9949 volleyball workouts and enth-graders from 8 to weeks. Let the fun begin. tryouts taking place Aug. 10:30 a.m., and Session 1, the coaching staff at III is $100 per student Clear Brook, led by Mer- and will include incoming At right, Dobie star edith Thompson, will eighth- and ninth-grade second baseman Cam- DIXIE DELI host the Lady Wolverines’ students from 10:45 a.m. ryn Wincher added to 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $5.55 Youth Camp. to 1:45 p.m. her long list of post- 281-484-3083 Thompson and her Participants should season achievements Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK staff will host incoming bring their own workout as Extra Inning Soft- third- through ninth-grade clothes, water bottle, court ball named the senior- students at the Lady Wol- shoes and knee pads. Par- to-be a first team All verines’ Youth Volleyball ents are responsible for American after her USA KARATE Camp July 29-31 at the providing medical insur- terrific performance school. ance coverage for their during the 2019 sea- SUMMER CAMP Session I is $80 per par- children as Clear Creek son. Wincher hit .449 SIGN UP NOW! ticipant and will include ISD does not provide such for the season and put $130 WEEKLY FEE INCLUDES incoming third- through for these types of events. together an on-base • KARATE TRAINING fifth-grade students from For more information or percentage of .540. • FIELD TRIPS COME LEARN: 8 to 9:30 a.m. each day. to register, direct email to She led the Region III • LASER TAG • RESPECT Session II is $90 per Thompson at mthomps1@ ranks with 63 runs • IMAX • FOCUS student and will include ccisd.net. batted in and also • PUTT-PUTT • CONFIDENCE • BOWLING • DISCIPLINE socked five homers. • SKATING • AND MORE The Michigan State • MOVIES SBGSA fall softball University commit • WILD LIFE ZOO highlighted her sea- • & MUCH MORE has limited openings son with a grand slam Call USA KARATE for details against Clear Springs 11101 Resource Pkwy. 281-484-9006 Limited openings re- ings, and there is a waiting that sent the Lady 1853 Pearland Pkwy. #109 832-736-9006 main in several age groups list in the 12-under (play- Longhorns to the Re- We have space available at each location and there is still full open ers born 2007-2008) and gion III quarterfinals. registration available in 14-under through 16-un- Wincher previously others as the South Belt der (players born 2003- was named a second Girls Softball Association 2006) as league officials team all state perform- continues to prepare for work to secure pitchers er by the Texas Sports- the fall season. and an additional coach. writers Association. As of press time, there The sign up cost is $70 were just four openings in per player with no added the 6-under division (play- fundraiser costs, and there ers born 2013-2015), and are no residency require- 10 openings in the 8-un- ments. Lunch Menu der division (players born To register for the fall Monday - Friday 2011-2012). softball season in the 6U, For 10-under players 8U or 10U categories, vis- Dobie to begin preseason team tennis workouts 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (players born 2009-2010), it www.southbeltsoftball. The 2019-2020 school Dobie is Manuel Moreno 38th overall at the high aged to join the first pre- All former Dobie varsi- there were just three open- com. year might be anoth- Jr., now in his 21st year school level. Returning season workout Thursday, ty tennis players are invit- We Can Cater Your Special Event! er month away, but that with the Longhorns and varsity players are encour- July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. ed to take part in the Exes won’t stop the Dobie team Matches Aug. 3, at the tennis program from be- Dobie High School courts HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. ginning preseason training as old meets new, so to in preparation for the an- speak. nual Exes Matches, which Continued on Page 2B serve to kick off the sea- son Saturday, Aug. 3. In charge of things at

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Car Wash Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 18, 2019 Fort Bend’s Chant president of THSADA Pasadena ISD football season ticket packages available Season tickets for any of the Pasadena ISD high school football programs, including Dobie, are on sale now through Friday, August 23, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Pasadena ISD Athletic Offi ce located at 2906 Dabney within Phillips Gym. In- dividual tickets only will be available after August 23. The cost for season tickets are $6 each pre-sale. This is a savings of $1 per ticket off the $7 gate price. There are no reserved seats sold. Student tickets are also available for $3 each and may be used for any varsity regular season game at Veter- ans Stadium. Varsity home games will be played at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday, with a couple of exceptions. To purchase season tickets for Dobie or any of the other four PISD high school football programs, visit the dis- trict website at www.pasadenaisd.org. Once there, go to the Athletics tab and then refer to the tick- et information link. Dobie will play seven total games at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena, including against Santa Fe, Bellaire, Atascocita, Pasadena, Rayburn and South Houston. The season ticket packages for Dobie are $42 each, which represents a $1 discount per game ticket. Stadium parking is free. Dobie begins the 2019 regular season Thurs- day, Aug. 29, against the Santa Fe Indians at Vet- erans Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 2019 Lutheran South Varsity Volleyball Schedule Important Football Dates Date Opponent Time Dobie Longhorns’ Preseason Fort Bend ISD Director of Athletics Rodney Chant ics for the Pasadena ISD beginning in 2011 before has been elected president of the Texas High heading to FBISD in 2016. In the June 27 issue, Aug. 6 at St. John’s XXIII 6 p.m. School Athletic Directors Association’s president the Leader profi led Clear Creek ISD Athletic Di- Thursday, Aug. 1– Mandatory parents’ for the 2019-2020 school year, as elected by his rector Debbie Fuchs, who will be the THSADA’s Aug. 8-10 at Pearland tourn. TBA meeting, 6 to 7:30 p.m., school auditori- peers. Chant was formerly the Director of Athlet- vice president for 2019-2020. Aug. 13 Carnegie Vanguard 6:30 p.m. um, no players allowed. Aug. 15 Woodlands Christian 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2– Mandatory players’ Mercado one of state’s top base thieves Aug. 16 La Porte 6 p.m. meeting, JV and Varsity, 8 to 10 a.m., Aug. 20 at St. John’s 6 p.m. athletics fi eld house; Freshmen, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dobie9 campus. Aug. 22 Galveston O’Connell 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 – Mandatory freshman Aug. 27 Houston Homeschool 5:30 p.m. fi rst day workout, Dobie High School. Aug. 29 at Prince of Peace tourn. TBA Monday, Aug. 12 – Mandatory soph., ju- Sept. 3 *at Christo Rey 6 p.m. nior and senior fi rst day workout, Dobie Sept. 6 *at Houston Christian 6 p.m. High School. Friday, Aug. 23 – Scrimmage at Beau- Sept. 10 *at Emery 6 p.m. mont United, times TBA. Sept. 12 *at Westbury Christian 6:30 p.m. Brook Wolverines’ Preseason Sept. 13 at F.A.S.T. tourn. TBA Sept. 17 *Frassati Catholic 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 – Meet the Wolverines Sept. 19 *at Cypress Christian 6 p.m. Day and mandatory parents’ meeting, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Equipment pickup follows Sept. 24 *at Fort Bend Christian 6 p.m. with seniors and returning varsity play- Sept. 26 *Christo Rey 6 p.m. ers at 10:30 a.m., subvarsity at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 *at Second Baptist 6 p.m. and freshmen at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 *at Emery 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 – Mandatory freshman Oct. 8 *Westbury Christian 6 p.m. fi rst day workout, Dobie High School. Monday, Aug. 12 – Mandatory soph., ju- Oct. 10 *at Frassati Catholic 6 p.m. nior and senior fi rst day workout, Dobie Oct. 15 *Cypress Christian 6 p.m. High School. Dobie Class of 2019 graduate and varsity base- with 34 steals each, followed by Trey Richardson Oct. 17 *Fort Bend Christian 6 p.m. ball standout Jeffery Mercado ended last season of Kingwood with 31. Bellaire’s Sebastian Trini- Friday, Aug. 23 – Scrimmage versus as one of the state’s top performers in stolen bases dad also had 31. Now Dobie’s record holder in both Oct. 22 *Second Baptist 6 p.m. Pearland Dawson, at The Rig in Pearland. across the Class 6A ranks, tied for third with 31. steals in a single season (31) and career steals (79), He led the way with four in the bidistrict playoff Mercado is set to play at Angelina College this fall. * District matches Varsity action at 7 p.m. series as the Longhorns defeated No. 1 seed Dickin- Head signed professionally with the San Diego Pa- son in two games. Kingwood’s Carter Amarantos, dres for a $3 million signing bonus after being a Hudson Head of San Antonio Churchill and Eli- third-round selection last month. jah Nunez of Arlington Martin led the 6A ranks Photo by Jade Wise JFD tennis set to get started Aug. 3 Continued from Page 1B matches against Laredo tion of the schedule will the regional tournament, Oct. 21-25 at Deer Park Once the regular sea- United and San Antonio begin for Dobie Friday, which this season comes High School South. Free school supplies to be given away! son begins Aug. 6 at home Harlan at the Northside Sept. 6, as the locals will against Friendswood, the Tennis Center. travel to Summer Creek to Longhorns’ varsity team Neighboring Clear face the Bulldogs. Dobie High School tennis squad will again be Brook will visit Dobie Dobie will go against one of the area’s busiest. Aug. 14 for a friend- defending District 22-6A Varsity tennis schedule In August alone, the ly match, and the Long- champion Kingwood Sept. Longhorns have 16 ap- horns will also go against 24, at home. Date Opponent Time pearances scheduled. The heavyweights Clear Creek Second in the district Aug. 3 Dobie Exes Matches 9 a.m. team will be in Houston and Clear Springs as well a season ago, Dobie is for two days early in the as others to fi nish out the looking to get back to the Aug. 6 Friendswood 9 a.m. month to face three out- month. area championships with a Aug. 7 Ridge Point 9 a.m. of-town foes, including The District 22-6A por- chance to make it back to Aug. 7 Dayton 3 p.m. Brook VB trio take lofty ratings Aug. 8 Dawson 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at Smithson Valley 4 p.m. to Manhattan Beach nationals Aug. 10 at Laredo United 8:30 a.m. Clear Brook High Schultz, a senior setter side hitter for the Lady Aug. 10 at San Antonio Harlan 2:30 p.m. School’s Kayleigh Schul- at Clear Brook, is the No. Wolverines, is the state’s tz and Bella Lockwood, 1 ranked beach player and No. 4 ranked beach player. Aug. 13 Katy 3 p.m. the state’s top two rated fi nished second with team- Schultz is ranked 13th Aug. 14 Clear Brook 3 p.m. players in the U-18 Beach mate Nicole Deslatte of nationally, while Lock- Rankings, will be joined Dawson High School July wood is at No. 23 and Aug. 15 at George Ranch 4 p.m. by teammate Kailin New- 6 at the Lone Star Region Newsome is 61st. Aug. 16 Clear Creek 9 a.m. some as the nation’s best No. 2 qualifi er in Galves- At Clear Brook last Aug. 16 Shadow Creek 3 p.m. converge on Manhattan ton. season, Schultz had 672 Beach, Ca. Lockwood, the No. assists to lead the team Aug. 20 Alvin 3 p.m. The top qualifying 2 player in Texas and a from her setter position, Aug. 23 at Pearland 3 p.m. players from across the senior outside hitter at and Newsome had a team- country will be at one of Brook, teamed with Ceci high 604 kills and 55 aces. Aug. 27 Clear Springs 2:30 p.m. the world’s most popular Harness at the Galveston Lockwood was second on Aug. 30 La Porte 3:30 p.m. beach volleyball destina- Open June 29, where they the team with 372 kills as tions for the USA National were defeated in the title the Lady Wolverines fi n- Sept. 5 Dickinson 3 p.m. Beach Tour Junior Cham- match by Newsome and ished 25-17 overall. The Sept. 6 *at Summer Creek 3:30 p.m. pionships as the U-18 and her partner, Chloe Jordan team begins preseason U-16 brackets play out of Pearland High School. workouts Aug. 1, and the Sept. 10 *Pasadena 3 p.m. July 21-23. Newsome, a senior out- season begins Aug. 6. Sept. 13-14 at Remembering Ike TBA Sept. 17 *at Humble 3 p.m. Sept. 20 Morton Ranch 3 p.m. Sept. 24 *Kingwood 3 p.m. Sept. 27 *at Atascocita 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 *Rayburn 3 p.m. Oct. 4 *at South Houston 3 p.m. Oct. 8 *Memorial 3 p.m. Oct. 11 Clear Falls 3 p.m. Oct. 14-19 22-6A/Area Champs TBA Oct. 21-25 Region III championships TBA Kayleigh Schultz Bella Lockwood Kailin Newsome * – District 22-6A match Thursday, July 18, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Pleasants makes USA U-19 World Cup roster USA Softball has an- players in our country to (The Colony, Texas), Julia Top 10 opponents within in 19 2/3 innings in the cir- and No. 15 Czech Repub- nounced its roster for the 17,” said U-19 WNT head Cottrill (Stillwater, Okla.), the WBSC Softball world cle. lic on August 12 to close 2019 USA Softball U-19 coach Heather Tarr. Bailey Dowling (St. Jo- rankings, the U-19 roster Team USA will com- out opening rounds. Women’s National Team “Each athlete gave it seph, Ill.), Charla Echols features plenty of balance. pete alongside 15 other The top two fi nish- that will compete at the their all through the train- (Newnan, Ga.), Megan With six athletes bat- participating countries at ers from each group will World Baseball Soft- ing and evaluation pro- Faraimo (Vista, Calif.), ting better than .300 at the the WBSC U-19 Wom- advance to the Super ball Confederation U-19 cess, and it also provided Montana Fouts (Grayson, USA Softball Internation- en’s Softball World Cup. Rounds for an eight-team, Women’s Softball World them an opportunity to Ky.), Kelli Godin (Seal al Cup, Echols and Dow- Drawn into four groups, round-robin schedule. Cup, and Dobie graduate grow from the experience Beach, Calif.), Frank- ling combined for 18 of Team USA will compete The top two teams from Taylor Pleasants has made and challenge themselves ie Hammoude (Oakland, Team USA’s RBIs. in Pool A and open action the Super Rounds will the squad. at a pivotal point in their Calif.), Madison Huskey From the circle, Fouts on August 10 against No. compete for the World To be held August 10- career. (Cerritos, Calif.), Lexi led the pitching staff with 5 Mexico. Cup Final, while the third 17 in Irvine, Calif., the “I look forward to con- Kilfoyl (Land O’Lakes, a 0.42 earned run average The U.S. is also slated and fourth-place teams tournament will feature tinuing to come together Fla.), Kelley Lynch while Faraimo delivered a for matchups against No. will compete for a bronze the majority of a USA as a team when we train (Newnan, Ga.), Jasmine team-leading 24 strikeouts 43 Botswana on August 11 medal. JWNT roster that took a in Spartanburg and the Sievers (Laguna Niguel, bronze medal at the USA days leading up to the Calif.), Macy Simmons Softball International Cup U-19 Women’s Softball (Chandler, Ariz.), Rylee Dobie volleyball hosts youths earlier this month. World Cup as we strive to Trlicek (Hallettsville, Tex- The 17-player USA become the best team we as) and Skylar Wallace Continued from Page 1B The drills will also in- responsible for providing roster will look to become possibly can when we take (Woodstock, Ga.). include drills in all clude all skills as well the needed coverage. the fi rst three-peat U-19 the fi eld in Irvine.” The U-19 WNT comes phases of the game, in as team defense and of- Sexton and her staff WBSC Women’s Softball Aside from Pleasants, a off a solid outing at the addition to team offense fense. will conduct tryouts Aug. World Cup champion. Louisiana State University USA Softball Internation- and defense drills. Pasadena ISD does 1, at Dobie, beginning at “This was a diffi cult softball signee, the USA al Cup where the team Those entering the not provide its students 7 a.m. Players must have decision because it’s nev- roster includes Jadelyn took home a bronze medal ninth grade will attend with medical insurance a completed physical and er easy to narrow a roster Allchin (Fountain Valley, after posting a 7-3 record. from 1 to 4 p.m., at a cost coverage for these types required Rank One pa- of 20 of the best softball Calif.), Jayda Coleman With wins over two of $45 per student. of events, so parents are perwork on fi le. Clear Creek ISD 2019 Varsity Football Schedule is set Clear Brook Clear Creek Clear Falls Clear Lake Clear Springs Fri., Aug. 30 Fri., Aug. 30 Fri., Aug. 30 Fri., Aug. 30 Sat., Aug. 31 at La Porte at Bay. Sterling 7 p.m. at South Houston Manvel Converse Judson Dobie graduate Taylor Pleasants (Class of 2019) was part of TEAM USA’s U-19 women’s junior national bronze-medal-winning squad and will remain within Bulldog Stadium Stallworth Stadium Veterans Stadium Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium the program for the U-19 World Cup coming up in August. She has also been invited to play in the Premier Girls Fastpitch All-American Game July 27. Sat. Sept. 7 Fri., Sept. 6 Fri., Sept. 6 Fri., Sept. 6 Sat., Sept. 7 Cowboys have player openings Friendswood Deer Park Texas City at George Ranch at Klein Collins The Sagemont Cowboys of the Bay Area Football League are seeking players Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Traylor Stadium Klein Stadium ages 5, 6, 8 and 9 as of Aug. 1, 2019 to compete in the league with the team. For additional questions or registration information, call Cowboys’ athletic director Denny Wranich Jr. at 713-876-1491. Fri., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 13 Angleton at Channelview at G.C. Memorial at Texas City George Ranch Thompson Intermediate offers summer camps The boys’ and girls’ coaching staffs at Thompson Intermediate have again set Vet. Mem. Stadium Maddry Stadium Stallworth Stadium Stingaree Stadium Challenger Stadium up a busy summer of student camp options for the school’s athletes. The Lions’ basketball camp for boys and girls will be held July 15-18, with a fee of $25 per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Fri., Sept. 20 Fri., Sept. 20 Thurs., Sept. 19 Fri., Sept. 20 Sat., Sept. 21 The Lions’ football camp for boys is to be held July 29-31 from 9 to 11 a.m., at $25 per student. Meanwhile, the Lady Lions’ volleyball camp will be held at C.E. King at Katy Tompkins Bellaire Chavez at Katy July 29 through Aug. 1. The cost for the 9 to 11 a.m. event is $25. Crenshaw Stadium Rhodes Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Challenger Stadium Legacy Stadium Fast forwarding to August, the Lions’ fi rst equipment pickup session will be Aug. 9 as eighth-grade football and volleyball players will visit from 10 a.m. to noon, with seventh-grade volleyball and football players to follow from 1 to 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27 Fri., Sept. 27 Fri., Sept. 27 Fri., Sept. 27 Fri., Sept. 27 There will be a second equipment pickup day Aug. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. for all *Clear Creek *at Clear Brook *at Clear Springs *at Dickinson *Clear Falls football players who miss the fi rst date. There will be a $65 participation fee due at the time of pickup for football Vet. Mem. Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Challenger Stadium Vitanza Stadium Challenger Stadium players, and the volleyball uniform fee is $50 per student. For more information, direct email to coach Doug Sawyer (boys) at dsaw [email protected] or coach Tiffany Nelson (girls) at TNelson@pasadenaisd. Fri., Oct. 4 Fri., Oct. 4 Fri., Oct. 4 Sat., Oct. 5, 1 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 org. *at Clear Falls *Dickinson *Clear Brook *Alvin *at Clear Brook Dobie football to offer youth camp July 29-31 Challenger Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium The Dobie High School football staff will host the 2019 Longhorns’ Youth Camp at the school July 29-31. Students entering the third through ninth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year are eligible to attend. The camp will run from 8:30 to 11:30 Fri., Oct. 11 Fri., Oct. 11 Fri., Oct. 11 Fri., Oct. 18 Fri., Oct. 18 a.m. each day and focus on all the fundamentals of the game as well as team build- *Clear Springs *at Alvin *at Dickinson *Clear Creek *Dickinson ing, etc. Cost of the camp is $25 per student. To register or to get more information, visit jfrankdobie.com, click on the sports link and then click on the football link. The Challenger Stadium Alvin Mem. Stadium Vitanza Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Challenger Stadium coaching staff is also preparing to host strength and conditioning workouts for high school students. Those details are coming soon. Fri., Oct. 25 Fri., Oct. 18 Sat., Oct. 19 Fri., Oct. 25 Fri., Oct. 25 Brook football hosts student camp July 30-Aug. 2 *at Dickinson *Clear Lake *Alvin, 1 p.m. *Clear Falls *at Alvin The Clear Brook High School football staff will host the 2019 Wolverines’ Youth Camp at the school July 30 through Aug. 2 at the school’s practice fi elds. Students Vitanza Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Challenger Stadium Memorial Stadium entering the seventh through ninth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year are eli- gible to attend. The camp will run from 8 to 10 a.m. each day and focus on all the fundamentals of the game as well as team building, etc. Cost of the camp is $85 per Sat., Nov. 2, 1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 1 Fri., Oct. 25 Fri., Nov. 1 Fri., Nov. 1 student, and the cost per camper with multiple siblings signing up is $70. To register, direct email to Clear Brook High School varsity football head coach Lupe Florez at *Alvin *at Clear Falls *at Clear Lake *Clear Springs *Clear Lake gfl [email protected]. Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium Challenger Stadium Robinson Fastpitch Summer Camp nears There are roughly 25 available openings for former Dobie softball standout Iver Fri., Nov. 8 Fri., Nov. 8 Fri., Nov. 1 Fri., Nov. 8 Fri., Nov. 8 McDonald Robinson’s Fastpitch Summer Camp, coming Friday Aug. 9, to San Ja- *Clear Lake *Clear Lake *Clear Creek *Clear Brook *Clear Creek cinto College South. Players of all ages are invited to attend the camp, which is $140 per participant and will include hitting ad defensive drills as well as scrimmage Vet. Mem. Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Vet. Mem. Stadium Veterans Stadium Challenger Stadium game action. The camp will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., and will include instruction *24-6A games *24-6A games *24-6A games *24-6A games *24-6A games from collegiate coaches from programs such as Sam Houston State, Campbell Uni- versity, Prairie View A&M, Baylor University, UT-Arlington, Louisiana State and 7 p.m. start unless noted 7 p.m. start unless noted 7 p.m. start unless noted 7 p.m. start unless noted 7 p.m. start unless noted more. For more information, direct email to Robinson at [email protected]. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JULY 18 Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 7 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 7 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, Bay Area Bluegrass Association – bluegrass music Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the show and jam session on the third Saturday (except 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 director at [email protected] for details. December.) Stage show is at 7 p.m. Pickers may bring director at [email protected] for details. Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 7 p.m. instruments and come early. Free. Johnny Arolfo Civic 11:30 a.m. room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Center, 300 Walker, League City. For details, visit Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. open meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, http://www.bayareabluegrass.org. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, 8 p.m. Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through 7:30 a.m. at Allendale’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 5010 call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 Broadway St., in Pearland. Variety of speakers. For in- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., for details, or drop in. formation, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@texasciti Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Noon zensbank.com. UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. SUNDAY, JULY 21 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners 10 a.m. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ 1 p.m. Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and call 713-686-6300. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the not alone, and discover choices available. For details, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club 6 p.m. club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochs call 281-484-9243. at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@ Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 [email protected] for details. SATURDAY, JULY 20 aol.com for details. Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 281-488-2923 for details. No meetings on holidays. Call the Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill,” Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a 6:30 p.m. call 713-686-6300. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast 6 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference Easter and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Toastmasters Club #05324194 meets Mondays, 6:30 Leader Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Methodist Church 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. – 7:30 p.m., at the South Belt Chamber of social group focused on the culture, music, heritage and 11 a.m. For details, call 281-487-8787. Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., located next to the Advertisers language of Texas German immigrants. Meets the third Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For 5:30 p.m. fi re station. Call Karen Nunn at 832-722-9061 or Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall of Mount women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Carolyn Carmichael at 832-372-3565 or visit https:// for your Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com/ for additional welcome. Email [email protected] for details. Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to information. Lawn 7 p.m. 487-8787, or drop in. RSVP for child care. 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of & Garden meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads NA, open meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). needs! For details, call 713-661-4200. at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@ p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- For details, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona. FRIDAY, JULY 19 aol.com for details. 484-9243. com. 7 a.m. 7 – 10 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 22 7:30 p.m. 11555 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Bay Area Singles Club – monthly dance at 7 – 10 p.m. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 at the VFW Lodge, Post 6378, located at 5204 Highway Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 – 11 a.m. Literature 12 Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 – Beamer Road Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. 3 in Dickinson, 77539. Bring party snacks to share. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East 8:30 p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., Call 281-487-8787 for more information, or drop in. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For P Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call 77089. For details, call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita 281-481-5656 10 a.m. more information, call 832-483-3257 or 832-477-6778. 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. at 281-309-2801. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 18, 2019

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Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713-661- VOLUNTEERS a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., 4200 or visit www.hascona.com. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for 7 p.m. details, or drop in. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- 9:30 a.m. 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/ Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include sexual abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayarea SOUGHT dioramas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time turningpoint.org for information. kitchen. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 8 p.m. S. Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on 10 a.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 American Begonia Society – Houston Satellite meets on the Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. fourth Tuesday, Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Pkwy. (on the THURSDAY, JULY 25 Southeast VFD needs you! lake side), Seabrook. For information, call Joe at 281-481- 7 a.m. 2458. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for Department. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for details, or drop in. details. 7:30 a.m. record check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Al- 7PM at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler lendale's Kitchen & Cocktails, 5010 Broadway St., in Pearland. (35 years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E Variety of speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 or email limited training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon League City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not re- [email protected]. acceptance. If you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Depart- quired. There is a different dance focus monthly. For details, call 10 a.m. Betty at 832-517-5833. For questions about League City’s ac- Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and ment, Forest Service, Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. tivity card, call the park offi ce at 281-554-1180. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at You can visit our website: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download Noon 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, details. an application package and see some of the activities that we participate in noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. Noon yearly. Please come to one of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers 1:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- and join us in this very important and worthwhile activity. Become a valued Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 6300. and needed part of our growing community where Neighbors Help Neigh- p.m. For additional information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713- 6:30 p.m. 946-3713. Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the South Belt Chamber 2 p.m. of Commerce (new location), 10500 Scarsdale. For more infor- Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 mation, call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Sea Lark, 77062. For additional information or classes, contact 7 p.m. Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] or call 281-488- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 6318. 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Looking 7 p.m. Church (youth building). For informtaion, call 713-661-4200. South Belt-Ellington Leader Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open to sell meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Deadline: or lease Presbyterian Church (youth building). 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Belt- 10 a.m. ______Ellington Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday To submit items for the and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at ______Leader's 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for weekly details. Noon Real Estate Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, CALENDAR noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686- Make checks payable to: section! 6300. 11555 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Leader Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance to practice Beamer ballroom dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A vari- 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 ety of rhythms are played from entry to advanced dancing lev- South Belt-Ellington Leader 281- els at 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase activity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for send an email to: After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 details). Help is available to assist learning dance moves. 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Shown above on the 2.5-ton truck of the Texas Air burn, Tori Valka, (back row) Riley Dundon, Mas- The Texas Air National Guard 272nd Engineering and Installa- rade. Shown above in the bucket truck are, left to right, Tech. Sgt. National Guard 272nd Engineering and Installa- saya Tamegai, James Arnold, Maureen Dundon, tion Squadron brought out a mid-pro bucket truck and a 2.5-ton Eric Jack, Staff Sgt. John Cassle, Tech. Sgt. Jesus Cabrera, and tion Squadron are, left to right, (front row) Tech. Tech. Sgt. Melissa Dundon, Brian Reyes and Sean truck that is called a Deuce and a half to the Fourth of July pa- Kaiani Cabrera, Carolina Tyler, Alicia Cabrera and Jesus Tyler. Sgt. Daniel Cabrera, Senior Airman Michael Wil- Dundon.

Gabbi Lozano sang the national anthem at the start of the parade on the lem- onade stand which Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz entered in the festivities.

Joe Hinojosa, shown in the back of the truck, showcased his U.S. Marine fl oat during the parade. His son, Chris Hinojosa, drove the truck and his other son, Joe David Hinojosa, was in the passenger seat. The fl oat he presented included his grandchildren, his daugh- ter-in-law and his wife.