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CRI Financial, Omnix Home Care, Crespo & Jirrels FH, Page 2 Page 2 Page 5 H I G H L A N D S C R O S B Y Star ✯C R O Y CourierS B Y Serving Highlands, Crosby, Huffman and Surrounding Communities since 1955 • www.starcouriernews.com VOL. 67, NO. 20 – 50¢ © Copyright 2020 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 P.O. DRAWER 405, HIGHLANDS, TEXAS 77562 These stories in the PRESS: Mixed county laws shut, then allow tanning salon to open CROSBY – It gives “I have kept up payroll with no gov- • Daniel Park closed pause to wonder how one ernment aid all during this time.” for renovations of the more squeeky clean Givans had bought out his partner • Jones Library businesses came to be shut without a permit for change of ownership Curbside Pick Up down for a paperwork tech- completed; in the end when two inspec- nicality by the Fire Mar- tors from the Harris County Fire Mar- ......And more, Page 3 shal’s Office, espcially shal’s Office entered his business on May when the owner was once 1, threatening to arrest him for being a recognized Crosby Volun- open in violation of Harris County Judge’s teer Fire Department fire- orders, they settled for shuttering his COVID-19 man. Were the illegal business on the slightest of charges. Gi- Cases as of gamerooms all cooperat- vans noted his competitors has been open May 12, 2020 ing? with little or no hassle. Givans indicated “My business got caught the inspectors said he could report on his HOUSTON AREA between a power struggle competitors being open. on the one hand the Coun- Harris County Fire Marshal’s inspectors operating on a complaint that Island The Fire Marshal’s Office replied: ty Judge was asking for 13,214 POSITIVE Tanz should not be open are to be disciplined for violating a County Judge “HCFMO has been working with Island residents to report busi- order and policy for not wearing masks. The family-owned tanning salon Tanz to help walk the business owner 343 DEATHS nesses that are not safe caught this scene on store surveillance camera May 1. Proprietor David Givans through the appropriate procedure in 4,850 RECOVERED and the Governor’s office said inspectors threatened him with arrest if he did not immediately close obtaining the required permits.” and “The trying to allow businesses the 6500 FM 2100 location. Inspectors did not cite Givans for County orders, two inspectors should have had mask on, to open.” said Island Tanz rather closed the business on an ownership filing technicality that County and they are being disciplined for violat- TEXAS proprietor David Givans. Engineers reversed in 36 hours. ing this directive.” 40,909 POSITIVE 1,125 DEATHS 21,713 RECOVERED Churches United In Caring feed local needs CROSBY – Churches UNITED STATES United in Caring continues to care and feed local fam- 1,366,350 POSITIVE ilies during the Covid–19 82,105 DEATHS pandemic. 232,733 RECOVERED For about 37 years now, since the pastors of the Brethren, Methodist, WORLDWIDE Catholic and First Baptist Churches decided that 4,247,709 POSITIVE their community outreach- 290,838 DEATHS es would be much more ef- 1,485,134 RECOVERED fective if they united into a single outreach ministry, Churches United in Caring has enabled locals to find COVID-19 “hidden treasures and RESOURCES good gestures” in Crosby. Last Friday, at the 944 Church Street location lo- CITY OF HOUSTON cals rounded the Crosby Churches United in Caring gets groceries to those in need on May 8 at about 9:00 a.m. Eddie Foster directs Fair & Rodeo parking cir- traffic in and out of the facilty on Church Stree Skip Greenwade directs operations as some 60 families receive grocery bags with produce, pet food, bleach and general food for local residents. Churches United in Caring cle to wait for their chance 832-393-4220 helps families and individuals with food, clothing, financial and medical assistance, housing, and even utilities to get some groceries. Vol except electrical. Enabling and part of this outreach is a thrift store and donating intake. Call (281) 328-3178 See CUIC to make a donation. “The next food distribution at CUIC will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29.” said Skip HARRIS COUNTY Continued on Page 8 Greenwade. Precinct 3 Constable Deputies are on hand to assure that operations go smoothly. 713-634-1110 ASK A NURSE MOBILE TESTS Knights host Jeep blood HC Clerk Trautman 713-439-6000 drive against Covid 19 resigns her office PRE-SCREENING HARRIS COUNTY – Cit- ing fear of the Covid-19 pan- HARRIS COUNTY demic, and other health 832-927-7575 concerns, first term Harris readyharris.org County Clerk Diane Traut- man announced her resig- METHODIST nation last week. HOSPITAL BAYTOWN In a letter addressed to Download mymethodist app. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Trautman said the MD MEDICAL resignation would be effec- 1-888-776-5252 tive May 31. The Commis- sioner’s Court will appoint an interim Clerk, Judge Hidalgo said. BIRTHDAYS Trautman said that her previous positions as a May 14--DeDe Williams decision was “due to person- teacher, local school board May 15--Lana Gaeke al health concerns... the member, and county school Lina Hsuan On Friday, May 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m. the Knights of Columbus Hall on Covid-19 pandemic, my age, board member. Dace Murphy Crosby-Dayton Rd. was hosted the Crosby Jeep Club to sponsor a much needed and underlying health is- The County Clerk is in Maria Williamson blood drive during the pandemic. Here Bonnie Reynolds and Tanny Johnson sues. I do not feel I can safe- charge of all elections, and May16--Felder Bryan prepare for Larry Stasney and some 40 others to show up and donate blood for ly continue to carry out my in that capacity she brought Brakeman the cause of fighting Covid-19. The Houston Area Blood Center workers are seen duties as Harris County a number of innovative ad- May 18--Danielle in the background waiting to draw the precious fluid. The Knights of Columbus Clerk.” vances to the election pro- Greenwood Hall is available for lease, call Larry Stasney at (713) 201-6247.Crosby Jeep Club Trautman took office in May 20--Sandra Davis has been very active in local charities and was a big contributor to the Crosby- January 2019, after holding Huffman Chamber Christmas Festival. See TRAUTMAN, page 8 WESTON G. COTTEN AUTO & HOME INSURANCE Attorney at Law Jeremy Rosenkranz, State Farm Agent O. 281/421-4050 TurnerChevroletCrosby.com 440 S. Main Street, Highlands, TX 77562 Now in our New Offices F. 281/533-6032 281-426-3512 1500 E. Wallisville Road [email protected] 281-328-4377 www.jeremyrosenkranz.com Highlands, TX 77562 Page 2 Star ✯ Courier / Press / North Channel STAR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y N E W S ✯ Commissioner Garcia proposes Pct. 3 Constable continues property tax relief for seniors and mask and glove giveaways May 6 was a banner day individuals with disabilities for the Precinct 3 Constable to keep on giving away masks Plan will provide much save at least $350 next This would be the first and gloves for free to resi- needed relief to year (and annually going time in twelve years that dents. Homeowners from Harris forward) on their property we will have brought According to Constable County Property Taxes tax bills. meaningful tax reform to Sherman Eagleton, “When Harris County, TX — This is the first update Harris County homeown- we work together everyone Last Tuesday, Harris to the Homeowners Ex- ers, and given that seniors wins.” County Commissioner emption since 2008, and and homeowners are par- St. Martin de Porres Cath- Adrian Garcia announces according to a Budget ticularly vulnerable during olic Church, St. Gregory the will be putting an item on Management Department the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Catholic Church com- the next Commissioners analysis commissioned by we need to step up and bined forces with Precinct 3 Court Agenda (May 19, Commissioner Garcia’s of- help right away. In addi- to “Feed those in need.” 2020) to extend the Har- fice in 2019, the plan would tion, the added exemption With special notation from ris County Homeowners be revenue neutral. The ex- is long overdue to negate the Constable to the “staff at Property Tax Exemption emption also eliminates the adverse impact of ris- the Wendell D. Ley Family for seniors and disabled tax liability for Harris ing appraisal values is YMCA and National Guard homeowners. The plan Health and Harris County having on families across that distribute food two times would eliminate county Flood Control for home- Harris County,” said Com- a week and make it look property tax liability for owners qualifying for the missioner Adrian Garcia, easy.” seniors 65 years of age and exemption. If the plan is “I’m proud to be the first Special recognition goes older as well as disabled approved, it would take ef- Commissioner to submit for masks for distribution homeowners and disabled fect for this year’s tax bills. this in 12 years and put courtesy Commissioner Rod- military veterans, with “I hope my fellow mem- money back into the pock- ney Ellis, US Representative homes valued at $260,000 bers of Commissioners ets of hardworking fami- Sylvia Garcia, State Senator or less. Qualifying home- Court will approve this lies, many who have been Carol Avarado, State Rep. owners with homes valued plan to increase these ex- directly impacted due to Harold Dutton, Ana Hernan- at $260,000 or more would emptions without delay.