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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, March 7, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 6 Student garage/bake sale The Student Ministry of Sagemont Church is hosting a huge garage and bake sale on Satur- Lawsuit filed in controversial flood property day, March 16, from 7 a.m. to noon. The sale will be in the parking lot near Hughes Road By James Bolen the land’s owner and a developer that had inked was to occupy six of 50 acres at the site, with the mer Friendswood City Council Member Janis on the church’s main campus at 11300 S. Sam The Harris County Flood Control District’s a contract to utilize the land. possibility of later expansion. Lowe. “The city needed to rebalance and get Houston Pkwy. E. potential purchase of a controversial piece of Plans initially called for constructing a The development came to a halt this past sum- back in routine, and get houses back on the tax All proceeds from this sale will benefi t the property on Dixie Farm Road at Blackhawk has 60,000-square-foot shopping center at the south- mer, however, when it was determined that ele- rolls. It was a balancing act. They (City Coun- construction of a new building for Sagemont’s been placed on hold following a dispute between east corner of the area intersection. The project ments of the project were approved going by out- cil members) were trying to put the city back students, junior high through college, following dated fl ood maps. together, to try and return to a sense of normal- the loss of buildings due to Hurricane Harvey. Following Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Friends- cy.” A wide assortment of items will be available for wood City Council voted to revert to 1999 fl ood- Regardless of the city’s intentions, Friend- purchase, and the church welcomes the commu- Exxon to remove soil plain maps, rather than the later 2007 models. swood residents became vocal in their opposi- nity to come and support this effort for the teen- Some opponents of the vote suspect the de- tion this past June after learning about the pro- agers. cision was to aid the proposed Parkwood Plaza posed development, which they see as a fl ood Amanda Glen gate closing set development in moving forward. hazard to the already impacted city. If the proposal had been guided by the later “The intent wasn’t to dump a bunch of dirt,” The entrance security gate for the Amanda 2007 maps, the site would be located in a fl ood- said Don Johnson, husband of Galveston County Glen subdivision will be closed 24/7 beginning way, which would have posed several obstacles Tax Assessor and Tax Collector Cheryl Johnson, March 17. All those entering the subdivision to the development. who has been a strong opponent of the develop- will need to have security access. Going by the 1999 maps, however, the devel- ment. Beverly Hills Civic meets opment would not be placed in such a fl oodway, The dirt in question had been trucked there easing construction requirements. from a nearby site, where Harris County Flood The Beverly Hills Civic Club will meet Sources close to the city’s decision contend Control District crews are constructing a massive Thursday, March 28, at Beverly Hills Park the vote was aimed at helping Friendswood resi- detention pond. The fi ll dirt was to be used toward Recreation Building from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. dents recover from the historic storm, which left construction of the shopping center, per an agree- Knights hold fi sh fry none in the area unaffected. Had the city opted to ment the county made with the property owner. use the 2007 maps, many Friendswood residents The dirt dumpings ceased, however, when In honor of Lent, the Knights of Colum- would have been forced by federal guidelines to county offi cials realized that the agreement to do bus Council 9201 will host a fish fry on Fri- elevate their homes – something many couldn’t so was based on the 1999 maps. days through April 5 in the St. Luke Catholic afford at roughly $150,000-$200,000. In addition to the possible added fl ood risks, Church social hall, 11011 Hall Road, from 5 “It was a compassionate measure,” said for- Continued on Page 6A to 7 p.m. Each dinner includes a breaded USA catfi sh fi llet, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, corn on the cob and iced tea or lemonade. The cost is $10, eat-in or take-out. Baked fish fillets are Morales defeats Noriega for House 145 available in limited quantities. All proceeds benefit local and community projects. All are Christina Morales easily defeated Melissa for Green’s seat, leav- invited and welcome. Noriega in the March 5 special runoff elec- ing her state Senate tion to select the state representative for House seat vacant. Fun Run at Life Church set District 145. Alvarado then In the contest which was to fi ll the seat be- claimed Garcia’s for- Texas Oral and Facial Surgery is holding the An ExxonMobil contractor is shown above as he prepares to operate an excavator at Dobie High ing vacated by Rep. Carol Alvarado, Morales mer position in De- sixth annual Ima’s Home for Children 5K Run/ School. The permanent remediation work began this week. received 60.76 percent of the vote (1,824 total cember, prompting a Walk & Kids 1K March 23 at 8 a.m. at Life votes) to Noriega’s 39.24 percent (1,178 total special election for her Church, 9901 Windmill Lakes. Ima’s Home votes). seat in the state House. for Children, in Manila, Philippines, became The race marked the latest in a string of Morales is the pres- the vision of Jim Kilgore, lead pastor, after rid- Dobie-Exxon remediation ramps up elections triggered by former U.S. Rep. Gene ident of a Houston ing through Manila and seeing a portion of the As part of its ongoing remediation efforts at tions into its plans. Green’s retirement from Congress last year. area East End funeral 400,000 street children hungry and homeless. Dobie High School, ExxonMobil will be remov- The work will be divided into two phases. Former state Sen. Sylvia Garcia won the race home. Christina Morales His passion led to the creation of this facility ing impacted soil from the fi eld in front of the Phase 1 named for his mother, Imogene Kilgore. It is in campus and replacing it with clean soil. The fi rst phase of excavation will involve re- its sixth year of operation and houses more than These measures are being taken to remove re- moving impacted soil located north of the pipe- Beverly Hills incident revealed as a hoax 87 children who are clothed, educated and cared sidual hydrocarbons in the ground from the inci- line right of way. for medically. To learn about Ima’s Home, visit dent fi rst reported in early January. Air and soil monitoring stations will be in The Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena ISD police, we reacted quickly to se- www.imashomeforchildren.com. Previous cleanup efforts at the school were place on all sides of the excavation area. Police Department is investigating how a ru- cure the student in question. After a thorough To register for the 5K run, visit imas5k.it part of an emergency response, while these will While a vapor control plan will be in place mor spread on social media that claimed a investigation, we found no credible evidence syourrace.com. Registration is $35. The Kids focus more on long-term safety. during excavation, some neighbors in the area Beverly Hills Intermediate student had brought to this rumor. 1K is $25 and will follow the 5K in the Life The remediation will begin over spring break, may occasionally smell an odor similar to gaso- weapons to campus and planned to shoot up “We are aware of a misunderstanding between Church parking lot. If unable to participate, one as to limit student interference. Some elements line. the school. Continued on Page 4A may make a donation, at www.life.cc. Ima’s of the cleanup will take place over the summer A temporary road will be constructed in the Beverly Hills Principal Stacey Barber told Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt break to also limit any inconvenience to students. fi eld in front of Dobie and will allow construc- the Leader the rumors were 100 percent false organization and is 100 percent funded by pri- The majority of remediation activities are ex- tion traffi c to bypass the majority of school and that the student in question is a model pu- Ellington incident vate donations. pected to be complete before classes resume in traffi c. ExxonMobil offi cials expect a fl ow of pil with no disciplinary problems. the fall. ExxonMobil continues to provide reg- approximately one dump truck every 30 min- Rumors suggested the boy had brought a A NASA jet airplane failed to take off from Spring break scheduled ular updates to Pasadena ISD, members of the utes through the excavation site during daytime gun and a machete to class on Friday, then Ellington Airport on Tuesday, March 5, after experiencing a malfunction with its landing Pasadena Independent School District stu- community and appropriate agencies. It has in- hours. planned to return on Monday to launch an at- gear. dents will be off Monday, March 11, through corporated their feedback, requests and sugges- The worksite will be fenced in, and students tack. While some media outlets initially reported Friday, March 15, to celebrate spring break. will not be permitted near the excavation area. While this incident was a hoax, district of- the incident as a plane crash, the vehicle had Classes will resume Monday, March 18. Clear For the safety of pedestrians, the sidewalks adja- fi cials said they are appreciative that students Sandlin plans Spring not yet left the ground and was not categorized Creek Independent School District students cent to the excavation site will be closed. embraced PISD’s “if you see something, say as such by airport offi cials. will also be off Monday, March 11, through ExxonMobil offi cials will work with the something” philosophy, as multiple children Two crew members were on board the plane Friday, March 15. CCISD classes will resume Break DWI Initiative school to develop an alternate walkway for stu- and their parents reported the possible inci- dent. at the time of the mishap, but no injuries were Monday, March 18. Harris County Constable Phil Sandlin has dents that walk to the campus. The following call from Barber went out to reported. put together plans for a Spring Break DWI Ini- Work on Phase 1 is expected to begin during Beverly Hills parents, notifying them of the The faulty aircraft was a WB-57, a high-al- Clocks spring forward tiativeî. This initiative is a collaborative effort spring break and continue into the summer. event: titude research plane – one of three kept by by Precinct 8 and 16 other area law enforcement Phase 2 Once again, it’s time for South Belters to “We received an anonymous tip regarding NASA at the local facility. agency partners aimed to seek out and arrest Once summer break has begun, the impacted spring forward, as daylight saving time offi - an eighth grader who was rumored to have Following the accident, the plane was towed intoxicated drivers across eastern and southern soil south of the Phase 1 excavation site will be cially begins Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. Resi- brought a weapon to school. Along with the back to a hangar, where it could be studied. dents are reminded to turn their clocks forward Harris County. removed and replaced. This will require closing one hour to gain an extra hour of daylight at the This will be a consolidated effort by 17 law en- the southeast access road and removing some end of each day. Daylight saving time will end forcement agencies in eastern and southern Harris sections of the nearby road surface. Investigation launched into Bombshells at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. County to seek out and arrest intoxicated drivers Once remediation is complete, the road sur- during the upcoming Spring Break holiday which face will be replaced, and the excavation site will The Harris County District Attorney’s Offi ce has investigators he had left Bombshells on NASA begins March 9. Precinct 8, along with each be restored to its original condition. launched an investigation into Bombshells Restaurant Parkway. While there used to be a second Bomb- E-recycling planned & Bar, located on the Gulf Freeway at Fuqua, follow- agency taking part, is committed to decreasing Any South Belt area residents with questions shells located on NASA Parkway, it has since The City of Houston Solid Waste Manage- are encouraged to call ExxonMobil’s Communi- ing allegations that the business may have oversold al- been rebranded by the owner as Studio 80. the number of drunk driving fatalities in Harris cohol to a driver accused of causing a fatal accident on ment Department’s monthly electronic recy- ty Hotline at 855-300-2660 for additional infor- The District Attorney’s Offi ce has issued sub- cling event will take place Saturday, March. 9, County. For way too long, the county has con- Highway 3 near Pineloch Friday, March 1. (See relat- Continued on Page 6A mation. ed story on this page.) poenas for surveillance footage and sales records at the Neighborhood Recycling Center at El- from both businesses to determine if De Leon lington Airport from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Items The driver, Erik Julian De Leon, 21, was charged with intoxication manslaughter and in- had been a customer that night. accepted are PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, A second driver involved in the accident, Jes- laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitch- DWI suspect charged in area fatality toxication assault. At press time, it was uncertain if De Leon se Mercado, 32, was also determined to be intox- en appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, Charges have been fi led against a suspect arrested turning left on to Old Galveston Road. icated and was arrested and charged with driving printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, pro- in a fatal crash that took place at 14800 Old Galves- had in fact visited the Bombshells at the afore- Satterfi eld, a backseat passenger in the Cal- mentioned location or not, as he reportedly told while intoxicated. jectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car ton Road/State Highway 3 about 1:05 a.m. on Friday, iber, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Continued on Page 4A batteries, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, tape March 1. (See related Bombshells story on this page.) Caliber’s driver, operating his rideshare vehicle, drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras. The suspect, Erik Julian De Leon, 21, is was transported to Clear Lake Regional Medical The event takes place monthly on the sec- charged with intoxication manslaughter and in- Center in critical condition. ond Saturday. For information, visit www. toxication assault in the 174th State District The suspect was transported to the same hos- Former South Belt area houstonsolidwaste.org or call 3-1-1. Court. pital with non-life-threatening injuries. Billy Satterfi eld, 40, was killed in the crash. Investigators determined the suspect was in- Heavy trash pickup set According to Houston police, the suspect was toxicated and he was subsequently charged. In commissioner Tom Bass dies City of Houston residents north of Fuqua driving a silver Dodge Ram pickup truck north addition, Jesse Mercado, 32, the driver of the and west of the Gulf Freeway will have heavy at the above address and struck a silver Mazda Mazda, was also determined to be intoxicated. Former Precinct 1 Harris County Commis- B2300 pickup truck stopped at the red light. professor at the University of St. Thomas, trash pickup on Friday, March 8 (second Friday He was arrested and charged with driving while sioner Tom Bass has died. He was 92. Bass, where he served as chairman of the Political of the month). City residents south of Fuqua The suspect’s truck then struck a silver Dodge intoxicated in Harris County Criminal Court No. who has a nearby park on Beltway 8 named Caliber, whose driver had a green light and was Science Department. will have heavy trash pickup Thursday, March 8. in his honor, served in the position from 1972 Current Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney 14 (second Thursday of the month). March is through 1984. Ellis said Bass served as an inspiration to for tree waste only. For additional information, Bass was instrumental in designing Pre- many younger black politicians. visit www.houstonsolidwaste.org or call 3-1-1. Suspect arrested in apartment murder cinct 1 to become a predominantly black dis- “His public service as a state legislator and A suspect charged and wanted in the fatal responded to a shoot- trict, and in 1984, El Franco Lee defeated a then commissioner blazed a path for younger Freeway closures planned shooting of a man at an apartment complex at ing call at the above ad- crowd of four challengers – including current politicians to follow – including in the areas The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes at 10280 Windmill Lakes about 1:50 p.m. on Mon- dress. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner – to become of civil rights and voting rights for disenfran- Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed through 9 day, Feb. 11 is now in custody. Upon arrival, a wit- the first black commissioner in Harris County. chised people,” Ellis said. a.m. Wednesday, March 20. The suspect, Antoine Armstrong, 43, is ness identifi ed Arm- A longtime military man, Bass served in “His work in redistricting commissioners’ At least one outside lane of the eastbound Belt- charged with murder, aggravated assault with strong as the shooter. He both the U.S. Army and Army Reserves prior precincts led to the first minority – El Franco way 8 frontage road from Blackhawk to Beamer a deadly weapon and felon in possession of a was last seen driving a to serving as commissioner. Lee – elected to Commissioners Court. Bass will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through weapon in the 337th State District Court. black Dodge Durango. Bass was a state legislator for 10 years, also was a leader in setting aside land for Friday, March 15. The victim, Samuel Phillips III, 26, was trans- On Wednesday, Feb. serving in the Texas House of Representa- flood control purposes.” At least one northbound lane of the Beltway ported to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center 27, Armstrong was ar- tives. Bass is survived by his wife of nearly 70 8 frontage road will be closed at SH 3/Old Gal- where he was pronounced deceased later that rested without incident After stepping down as Precinct 1 com- years, Mary Ann, and their children. See re- veston Road daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through day. by members of the Gulf Antoine Armstrong missioner, Bass assumed a role as adjunct lated obituary on Page 2A. Continued on Page 4A According to Houston police, patrol offi cers Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 7, 2019 In My Opinion Elected offi cials share their words Death Grant’s response ing on the bench is just as important as Turner writes open letter being on the fi eld. If the player is wearing Tom lature, Tom was preparing to Senior Olympics at regional, to Williams’ concerns a uniform, he or she must be mentally en- don a tuxedo in anticipation state and national levels into gaged in the game and ready to play. The Bass of meeting President John his 80s. Beginning in 1976 he Two weeks of rainy weather have mental game is a huge factor in baseball. to Houston on Prop B Kennedy at an evening recep- served Corpus Christi Catho- cancelled local baseball tournaments. The ability to sit on the bench to support The following is an open ers’ union, sued the City of pedite the receipt of money tion in the State Capital on lic Parish as lector, Eucharis- An opportunity to go out of town to play and learn to participate in the team in letter written by Mayor Syl- Houston in 2017 seeking a from the taxpayers. Nov. 22, 1963. However, the tic minister and on the pasto- good teams in the preseason is the right other ways makes it stronger. It helps the vester Turner to Houston pay raise for fi scal year 2018 Prop B requires that the president was assassinated ral council. thing to do to prepare for district compe- team function at its best. residents about Prop B: after the union, not the City, City substantially increase in Dallas earlier that day be- Despite all of Tom’s ac- tition. The booster club’s role is to provide Dear fellow Houstonians, walked away from the col- fi refi ghter compensation. It fore Tom had the opportunity. complishments in his pub- Going to Laredo not only prepared the additional funding to all of its players. By Everyone loves fi refi ght- lective bargaining table. The was misrepresented to the He abstained from wearing a lic life, he was at heart a players for the season, but also was an having all players participate, in one role ers, and wants them to be union ignored the City’s re- public as bringing about pay tuxedo for the next 39 years, reserved man, happy to let educational experience for the players. It or another, Coach Torres chose to be in- paid commensurate to what quests that it return to the “parity.” In fact, Prop B re- fi nally making an exception others take center stage. He allowed them to see another part of Tex- clusive and not selective. other fi refi ghters are mak- table. The union sued the quires that fi refi ghters bene- for one of his son’s weddings. had friends of all ages and a as – its landscape and culture. Not every- Quality baseball coaches know how to ing around the state. Prop City and asked a state court fi t if police offi cers get ben- During the 1971 legislative regular poker group, where thing is learned in a classroom. cultivate the right climate to make a suc- B goes further, and links judge to set (not negotiate) efi ts or raises, even though session Tom was a founding they played for the high Playing time is guaranteed in little cessful team. Miguel Torres is a quality fi refi ghters pay to Houston all employment terms. their working conditions are member of the “Dirty Thir- stakes of pennies. Tom was league – it is not in high school or college. baseball coach. He knows what he is doing. police offi cers even though The City is not mounting completely different, but po- ty”– House of Representa- fortunate to be blessed with Playing time is earned; however, having a Kathy L. Grant the organizational structures a broadside attack, consti- lice offi cers do not benefi t tives members who put aside extended family, including bench role contributes to the success of A Recovering Wife of and promotional require- tutional or otherwise, on the from fi refi ghter benefi ts or party loyalty to successful- many cousins, as well as in the team as a whole. Believe it or not, be- a Baseball Coach ments are vastly different. Fire and Police Employee raises. ly force out the presiding his life-long friends and sup- Prior to and after passage Relations Act (FPERA). In Citizen-driven charter Speaker of the House, who portive public-servant staffs. of Prop B, the city’s fi nance fact, the City wants the fi re- amendments like Prop B are ruled the chamber and had When asked what his favorite Boykins applauds last minute department and controller’s fi ghters’ union to return to not always carefully drafted, Tom Bass, 92, was born become entangled in the in- pastime was, Tom would say, offi ce said costs would ex- the bargaining table so that much less fully vetted doc- Jan. 11, 1927, in Texas and famous Sharpstown stock- without hesitation, “Being ceed $100 million a year. a Judge is not asked to set uments when they arrive died March 3, 2019. fraud scandal. Tom was that with my family—watching swearing-in of fire cadet Luna Because no funding pay without reference to any at City Hall. When they are Tom was a third-gener- rare one– a politician who put them enjoy each other.” He Council Member Dwight cadets had been delayed indef- work is not over,” said Boy- source was included in Prop standards. not, there is next to noth- ation Houstonian and only service before ego and self-in- always felt his greatest ac- Boykins applauds the last min- initely by Mayor Turner. State kins. "While the swearing-in B and the City is required to In my 30 years of pub- ing a city can do to correct child of Mary Lee Scoggins terest. He worked tirelessly complishment was his family. ute swearing-in of a fi re cadet law requires new cadets to be of Luna is important, there balance its books by June lic service, I have support- even the most glaring con- and Thomas Hutcheson Bass, for the promulgation of civil He and Mary Ann were mar- who faced the prospect of be- sworn in by the age of 35. are 68 other cadets who have 30th of each year, the imple- ed collective bargaining. I stitutional and legal errors both of Houston. He was pre- rights, leaving the State leg- ried for sixty-eight years and ing declared ineligible due to Boykins, who spoke out completed their training and mentation of the voter ap- fought for collective bargain- in a citizen-driven charter deceased by his son Martin islature only after ensuring he never stopped writing her age restrictions under state law. during City Council about deserve the same opportuni- proved measure places the ing for fi refi ghters in the Tex- amendment. A city’s only Gerard. that the state’s re-districting humorous love poems. Tonight, Germaine Luna Luna's unique circumstanc- ty.” City in a dilemma; increase as Legislature in 2005. To meaningful opportunity to Left to celebrate his life was done to give a voice to all Tom's children remem- was seated as a Houston Fire- es, was on hand at the Hous- Luna was honorably dis- the fi refi ghters’ pay by 29 this day, I am committed to save itself from unconstitu- well-lived are Tom’s wife voters — particularly the pre- ber him for his games of fi ghter on the eve of his 36th ton Fire Department Train- charged after serving fi ve years percent which will invariably collective bargaining. tional additions to the City Mary Ann (King); daughter viously disenfranchised black fox-across-the-river, pok- birthday. Luna had complet- ing Academy to witness the in the Marines. He moved to cause a reduction in per- Lastly, if an agreement Charter, or obvious efforts Patty; son Paul; daughter Rita and Latino voters. er, fun-run races and cha- ed nine months of fi re cadet event. Houston from his home in Las sonnel and services, seek a cannot be reached with the like Prop B, comes after the and husband Stan Bradberry; After 10 years in the State rades. His grandchildren training but the graduation cer- “I’m glad we were able Vegas to pursue his dream of determination from the court union to phase in the costs proposed charter amend- daughter Amy Bass-Wilson; legislature, Tom was elected and great-grandchildren re- emony for him and his fellow to make this happen but our becoming a fi refi ghter. on whether Prop B confl icts of Prop B over multiple ment passes. After an elec- daughter Vicki and husband in 1973 to the Harris Coun- member Tom for his offers with state law which could years and if the court does tion, such determinations David Moran; son Bob and ty Commissioners Court. of candy no matter what the only be done after voters not timely rule on the legality should be made by our wife Jackie; son Dan and wife During his tenure as county occasion and his faithful pur- Elected offi cials share their words approved it, and/or negoti- of Prop B, the City is already courts. Dani; daughter Laura and commissioner, Tom led the chases every spring of the ate with the union to phase defi ning parity between po- The City contends that husband Don Gibson; and county in the acquisition of Girl Scouts thin mint cookies. in the costs of Prop B over lice and fi re, re-program- Section 24 to Article IX of son David. Tom is also sur- park lands and green belts. A funeral Mass will be multiple years. ming its systems and pre- the City Charter, approved vived by twenty-three grand- The current Braes Heights held on Thursday, March 7, District E News As mayor, I have made paring for a reduction in by voters on Nov. 6, 2018, children and two great-grand- hike and bike trail was one at Corpus Christi Catholic sure the city is pursuing all force as needed to balance as Proposition B (“Prop B”), daughters. result of Tom's efforts during Church in Houston at 10:30 By Council Member Dave Martin three paths. We have for- the budget. is preempted by State law Tom had an active, var- that time. In 1984, in recog- a.m. with a reception follow- warded to the Union a pro- because: Many of you may have seen my inter- of Huberty’s bills have been referred to On Jan. 15, 2019, the ied, and at times very public nition of his fl ood control ef- ing in the parish hall. posal that would phase in 1. Chapter 174, the State view last night with FOX 26 reporter Greg the House Committee on Environmental Houston Professional Fire career. He graduated from forts while county commis- A viewing with the rec- the costs of Prop B over fi ve of Texas’ collective bargain- Groogan regarding the reprioritization of Regulation. We appreciate Rep. Huberty’s Fighters Association, IAFF St. Thomas High School in sioner, 115 acres of parkland itation of the rosary was held years which would substan- ing law, contains an express Harris County Flood Control District (HCF- hard work on these pieces of legislation Local 341 and Interve- 1944, and like many men of on 288 South was named the March 6 at Earthman Funeral tially eliminate the need to preemption clause that CD) bond projects. I stand fi rmly that in- that, once passed, will have a tremendous nor-Plaintiffs Patrick “Mar- his generation, he enlisted Tom Bass Regional Park. Home on Bissonnet. lay off or reduce services states,“(t)his chapter pre- come should not be used as an equalizing impact on the communities in the Lake ty” Lancton, Gabriel Angel in the Army with the intent Tom left the Commission- Interment will be private beyond the normal budget- empts all contrary local or- factor for these projects because natural Houston Area. Dominguez, Roy Anthony to serve his country during ers Court in 1985 and then at Texas State Cemetery in ary process. All pay raises dinances, executive orders, disasters do not strike based on income. Sen. Brandon Creighton has authored Cormier, Brian Ray Wil- World War II. Fortunately, worked to bring the fi rst 9-1- Austin. would be retroactive to Jan. legislation, or rules adopted Last summer, HCFCD hosted 23 com- Senate Bill 1800, which seeks to amend cox and Delance Shaw the war was over shortly after 1 district in Texas to Harris In lieu of fl owers, memori- 1, 2019. If there is an agree- by the state or by a politi- munity meetings on the proposed projects the Texas Constitution for the purpose of fi led brand new claims in Tom completed his training, County. In appreciation for al contributions may be made ment, it would mitigate the cal subdivision or agent of to be included in the bond and there was creating a Texas Resilience Infrastructure the 2018 HPOU litigation and he was able to further all Tom's efforts on behalf of to Casa Juan Diego, P.O. Box continuation of any court the state, including a per- never a mention of adding income-based Fund (TRIF), which would assist in the fi - against new parties: Mayor his education at the Universi- 9-1-1, the newly constructed 70113, Houston TX 77270. action, and this entire matter sonnel board, civil service criteria to the ranking criteria. It was un- nancing of resiliency projects. The TRIF Sylvester Turner, Finance ty of Texas. He graduated in Greater Harris 9-1-1 critical would be behind us. commission, or home-rule derstood and presented to voters in these would be a special fund in the state trea- Director Tantri Emo, Con- 1950, and married his sweet- call center was named the At the same time, the municipality” and Prop B is community meetings that projects would sury outside of the general revenue fund troller Chris Brown, and all heart Mary Ann. While Tom Tom Bass Building in 2008. Leader City, in the lawsuit fi led by contrary to the provisions of be completed based on hardest hit areas for the development of fl ood prevention elected city council mem- worked as a teacher, they In his spare time, Tom was the Houston Police Offi cers Chapter 174; obituary policy and the number of residents that would and mitigation projects. This bill has been bers. The fi refi ghters and started their family. Tom later an Army Reserve offi cer. He Union (HPOU) in Nov. 2018, 2. If not expressly pre- benefi t from the projects. referred to the Texas Senate Committee their union seek the immedi- did graduate study in polit- retired in 1980 as a Colonel Obituaries submitted to asked the court to rule on empted, Prop B is implied- This item is expected to be discussed at on Water and Rural Affairs, which Sen. ate implementation of Prop ical science, which led him after thirty-six years of ac- the legality of Prop B. If the ly preempted because it the Leader the March 12, 2019, Commissioners Court Creighton is the currently the vice chair. B. into teaching in that fi eld at tive and reserve service. He court rules as a matter of frustrates both the express are published free of meeting. Commissioners Court meetings Thank you to Sen. Creighton for working None of the elected of- Dominican College and the became a competitive run- law, Prop B was preempt- policies of the State of Tex- charge. There must are open to the public, and begin at 10 hard on this piece of legislation that seeks fi cials needed to be sued. University of St. Thomas. ner during the running boom ed by state law, the HPOU as stated in LGC Section a.m. at 1001 Preston Street, Suite 934, to better prepare the state of Texas for fu- Director Emo, who is not an His interest in politics of the 1970s and embraced be a South Belt lawsuit is terminated subject 174.002, and numerous Houston, TX 77002. Commissioners Court ture natural disasters. elected offi cial and does not eventually led him to run for marathon running. He won connection. to appeal and Prop B is no other provisions of LGC meetings are also streamed online here Thank you to Rep. Dennis Paul for au- “sit” at or on City Council, public offi ce and he became a hundreds of age awards and Obituaries are edited longer before us. Chapter 174 regarding com- and you can get more meeting information thoring House Bill 303 and Sen. Larry Tay- did not need to be sued. Al- state representative for Harris completed 40 marathons, in- to conform to the However, until the court pensation, bargaining, and by visiting the Commissioners Court web- lor for authoring it’s companion bill Senate though the process for radi- County in 1963. As a newly cluding three Boston Mar- rules, the City is obligated to conditions of employment; Leader style. site. Bill 1039 which seek to establish a space- cally restructuring the City’s elected member of the legis- athons. He competed in the move forward in implement- 3. Prop B is void under Earlier this week, I traveled to Austin to port development corporation in Houston, Human Resource System ing Prop B with the effective art.XI, § 5 of the Texas Con- participate in Lake Houston Area Chamber Texas. Rep. Paul will be presenting this bill and payroll methodology date being Jan. 1, 2019. stitution because it is incon- of Commerce’s Legislative Day and Bay to the Texas House International Relations to accurately issue salary Since there have been sistent with the general laws Free legal clinic for veterans set Area Economic Partnership’s Space Day and Economic Development Committee checks is diffi cult, it is well some misstatements and of the State of Texas. Veterans who need legal ty Bar Association and the at the State Capitol. I joined members from this coming Monday, March 4, at 10 a.m. underway and will be done. Veterans who need ongo- confusion on the legal ac- In this case, the City has advice or legal assistance Houston Bar Foundation’s across District E in advocating for legisla- More information on Monday’s committee Moreover, the City plans ing legal representation and tion the City has or has not asked a court of law to have can visit a free legal clin- Veterans Legal Initiative. tion related to Sand Mining, Post Disaster meeting can be found at https://capitol.tex to make payments under who qualify for legal aid may taken surrounding Prop B, the fi nal say. That is how our ic scheduled in Galveston Any veteran, or spouse of a Recovery, Taxation, as well as the impact as.gov/Committees/MeetingsUpcoming. Prop B effective as of Jan. 1, be assigned a pro bono at- let me take a moment to lay system of law should work. on Saturday, March 9. The deceased veteran, can receive of the aerospace industry in Texas. aspx?Chamber=H. 2019. torney through the Houston out what we have done. Let me end where I start- clinic will be held at the Gal- one-on-one advice and counsel Rep. Dan Huberty has been instrumen- The Texas Legislature is hard at work The fact is that the City Volunteer Lawyers to handle The HPD Offi cers’ As- ed. We love and respect our veston VA Outpatient Clinic, at the clinic from a volunteer tal in authoring House Bills 907, 908, and on a myriad of issues and we thank these did not start any of the their case. sociation sued the City of fi refi ghters and want them 3828 Ave. N, from 9 a.m. un- attorney in any area of law, in- 909 which seek to establish best manage- state representatives for their tireless work pending litigation involving For more information Houston and Houston Pro- to be appropriately com- til noon. cluding family, wills and pro- ment practices for aggregate production for the betterment of our area. If you do the fi refi ghters. Firefi ghters about the legal clinic and oth- fessional Fire Fighters As- pensated. Having said that, No appointment is neces- bate, consumer, real estate and operations, increase penalties related to not already subscribe to your legislators’ sued the city to destroy the er legal services for veterans, sociation, IAFF Local 341 I don’t believe the voters in- sary. The clinic is co-spon- tax law, as well as disability illegal aggregate production operations, weekly newsletter, I highly recommend City’s historic pension re- please call 713-759-1133 or on Nov. 30, 2018. In the tended to place our City in sored by the Galveston Coun- and veterans benefi ts. and increase oversight associated with getting added to their distribution list for form; not just the part relat- visit www.hba.org. 2018 HPOU litigation, the fi nancial turmoil, cause our aggregate production operations. All three more timely updates. ing to fi refi ghters, but all the court is asked to determine reforms for all municipal em- credit rating to tumble and whether Prop B can stand, ployees. increase the costs of City Leader checks out social media Local library events set since it confl icts with state That litigation could add debt. Bracewell Branch Library law. The City answered and hundreds of millions of dol- As mayor, I have a fi du- By Laura Benavides Scallan ter Boulevard and Fairmont states the Sagemont Cow- The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: appeared in the case as re- lars to the City’s costs, scut- ciary responsibility to protect There was a post circulat- Parkway. boys will have open registra- Thursday, March 7, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. STEM@your library, for tweens ages 9-12. Meet in the quired and, later, also made tle some or all the employee the fi nancial stability of this ing in the local community On the Southbelt This tion on Saturday, March 9, library conference room for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering and an affi rmative claim within pension systems and fi nan- city and that includes pre- Facebook groups regarding & That Facebook group, a at El Franco Lee Park at the Math fun. Contact the library for more details. Teen Tech Week. the HPOU suit, seeking a cially ruin the City. Fire fi ght- senting a balanced budget. a Beverly Hills Intermediate member posted that someone baseball fi elds from 9 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors declaration that Prop B con- ers sued the City in 2017 pri- Prop B threatens to erase School student. The Leader tried to pry open a window to 2 p.m. This post has been Monday, March 11, 10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics fl icts with state law. or to Prop B, asking a court all the fi nancial gains of pen- posted on its Facebook page around 3 a.m. on March 5. shared to other community questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizenship No new, separate lawsuit for a pay raise for the fi scal sion reform and place us in that the postings regarding The member reported that the Facebook groups. application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. was fi led by the City. No new year 2018. a fi nancial crisis. As a city, this student are totally inac- suspect was scared off when Another member of the Tuesday, March 12, 10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- parties were added in the They have not dropped we cannot let that happen. curate. The post also stated the light was turned on. same Facebook group post- ment only. 2018 HPOU lawsuit by the that lawsuit. They caused We must work together to that the source of erroneous Another member of the ed an image about a strength Wednesday, March 13, 10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by ap- City. No money damages Prop B to be enacted. Now, fi nd a path forward no mat- information has not been same Facebook group shared and conditioning camp. The pointment only. are sought by the City. again, in the 2018 HPOU liti- ter how bumpy the course or confi rmed yet, but the Pasa- an image. The image states camp will be on Tuesdays Wednesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. Para los niños The Houston Profession- gation, they have sought the how hot the rhetoric. dena ISD police are investi- the Southbelt Dolphins will and Thursdays, beginning Wednesday, March 13. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; al Fire Fighters’ Associa- immediate implementation There is just too much at gating. hold new and returning play- March 12 at 6:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Basic PowerPoint tion, Local 341, the fi refi ght- of Prop B as a way to ex- stake. A member of the South- er registration on Saturday, The location of the camp For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. belt/Sagemont Crime Alert March 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 will be 10220 Blackhawk Bracewell hours this week are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 1 – 5 Facebook page shared a link p.m. at Stadia Sports Grill, Blvd. There will be a $15 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Menéndez calls for moratorium about a news story involving 1853 Pearland Parkway camp T-shirt fee. For more Parker Williams Library an H-E-B employee who is #135. The registration will be information, visit www.south The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: amid skewed STAAR test results accused of fi lming a boy in for football, drill and cheer. beltalliance.org or contact the Tax help is available Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 15 with On March 5, Sen. José years above grade level. be fatally fl awed. This re- the men’s restroom. The al- A member of the People of member on Facebook. The volunteers tax assistants. Bring all tax documents and Social Security card. See Page 1A sidebar Menéndez called upon Tex- Menéndez released the quires urgent and decisive leged incident was reported Sagemont 2 Facebook group post has been shared to sever- for more information. as Commissioner of Edu- following statement: “If action.” at the H-E-B off Space Cen- shared an image. The image al community groups. Thursday, March 7. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Résumé help. Create or revise your résumé using Mic- cation Mike Morath to sus- the STAAR test is going to rosoft Word. Registration is requested. pend the use of the State of be used as an accountabil- Saturday, March 9, 1:30 p.m. Basic Korean with Rhee. Learn how to speak, read and write Texas Assessments of Aca- ity measure, it must be a basic Korean with interactive games led by native speaker Rhee Haun. Registration is requested. demic Readiness to assess just and appropriate test,” Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15, 1 p.m. Polliwog club, for ages 6 and older. Precinct school district and campus Menéndez wrote. “Many Our Family Has Grown! One naturalists will teach children in the community about the different animal kingdoms and their performance after reports students, teachers and species including reptiles, birds, mammals and more. The children will meet new animals and indicate it unfairly tests stu- schools are set up for failure complete a craft. Preregistration online or in person is required. dents at the wrong grade by the currently fl awed stan- Monday, March 11, 3 – 5 p.m. Gaming: Fortnite Tournament, for ages 8 and older. Meet at the level. dardized testing. As the fa- library computer lab for a 2V2 playground match versus players. There will be times rotations Menéndez told Commis- ther of school-age children, based on the number of players. Players with a USB Xbox One or PS4 controller can bring it and sioner Morath in a March 5 I have no doubt that other hook into the library computer if it has the USB cord attached or USB wireless charging cord. letter that he is introducing parents are as disturbed by Tuesday, March 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. UpWORDS program, for ages 5 and older, uses the legislation to put a moratori- this revelation as I am. LENA Start curriculum consisting of 14 one-hour sessions over four months in which parents um of two years on the use “ learn how to improve their child’s early language. The program continues through June 4. Contact of STAAR test as a measure- This isn’t something we can the children’s librarian at 832-927-7870 or in person to preregister. Online registration is not per- ment of school district per- wait and fi gure out. Stu- Now with two locations to mitted. formance. dents, teachers, adminis- Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: Research indicates that the trators, and entire districts Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies 0 to 18 months, featuring a mother-baby lapsit test measures student achieve- are being judged based on a better serve our community time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. ment on average two to three testing procedure that could Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, features stories, Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic SSouthouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. LLeaderea der Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin at 9 funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s the new year and a great time to take a class to The Voice of Community-Minded People Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. help with a skill for work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. There are many free classes available online at the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sourc- Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you es. Practice navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. For more information 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. E-mail: [email protected] and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Thursday, March 7, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Ohden speaks at crisis pregnancy banquet Precinct One holds cultural fashion show El Franco Lee Community Center Seniors Program hosted a cul- an annual event for more than fi ve years. It began with display tables tural fashion show displaying clothing from Asian, Latino and African with basic information about each culture. Shown below, posing in traditions. On Valentine’s Day, more than 150 seniors learned about fashionable cultural attire, are the Asian models, left to right, Po An Beltway 8 South other cultures through dialogue, food and colorful clothing that was Ok, Hyon Peace, Ba Lan Van, Bong Nguyen, Tina Le, Tuy Le, Moui Crisis Pregnancy modeled by seniors. Celebrating the diverse cultures at EFL has been Huynh, Kim Cuc Tran, Hanh Phan and Kinh Nguyen. Photos submitted Center held its an- nual banquet and silent auction on Feb. 22. Melissa Ohden (left), abor- tion survivor, was the featured speak- er for the event. Ohden is the author of “You Carried Me, A Daughter’s Mem- oir.” After years of searching for her bi- ological family and offering forgiveness for the decision that was made to end her life, Ohden’s story and her life are so much more than one of survival. Shown with Ohden is Jean Killough, executive director at Belt- way 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center. Approximately 450 people were in at- tendance. Photo submitted

Thompson Intermediate shares honor roll Thompson Intermediate Abdallah Abdelfattah He- nas, Gustavo Ricardo Sali- Flores, Ethan Antonio Flores, has shared its honor roll list lal, Terrance Charles Henry, nas, Aliyah Nicole Sanchez, Iveth Flores, Lyzbeth Flores, for the fourth six-weeks. Antonio Joseph Hernandez, Ivan Sanchez, Jacklyn Cris- Evan Alexander Fraustro and Honor Roll Ethan Cross Hernandez, tina Santos, Alyson Renee Sophia Abigail Garay. Seventh grade Jazmin Marie Hernandez, Ju- Schwausch, Madelyn Grace Ashlee Monique Gar- Ace Joshua Adams, Mar- lia Lucila Hernandez, Xally Sepulveda, Simon Andrew cia, Jasmin Nicole Garcia, icela Aguilar, Chelsea Adeo- Paola Hernandez, Zara Me- Sepulveda, Malcolm Joseph Marcus Aaron Garcia, Noah la Akinloye, Hayden Xavier lania Hobson, Adonis James Sherwood, Katelyn Renee’ Heinz Garcia, Xander Garcia, Alanis, Imaad Hassan Ali, Hubbard, Tyler Phillip Hud- Shirley and Minza Siddiqui. Noah Seth Gaytan, Briana Cassius Aiden Arredondo gens, Oscar Huerta, Eric Oscar Silva, Xavier Silva, Elaine Gomez, Marcus Alex- Zuniga, Armando Salvador Dinh Huynh, Bella Isales and Allisyn Hope Sockwell, Mad- ander Gomez, Ariana Celeste Arredondo, Ezekiel Nicolas Isabel Kathleen Jimenez. disyn Lynn Sockwell, Oscar Gonzales, David Gonzales, Arriaga, Michelle Avalos, Makayla Sudario Johnson, Sosa, Nicolas Ruben Soto, Julianna Rebecca Gonza- Aracely Griselda Aviles, Shalini Rhnea Johnson, Av- Dempsey Derrell Spears, Jas- les, Alexa Gonzalez, Jadon Rosalyn Wahasit Barber, ery Zane Jones, Jay Alejan- mine Rayne Stewart, Hermy- Christopher Gonzalez and Jet Jack Barker, Joel Bar- dro Jones, Sarahlynn Onya nie Taylor, Kenton Dat Thai, Jiselle Alexia Gonzalez. rera, Mohannad Mohamed Kam-Trevino, Noah Robert Vinson Vinh Tran, Y Thien Victoria Alexa Gonza- Bataineh, Mya Oliviea Bell Keigley, Shana Lee Kiesel- Tran, Anthony Xavier Turner lez, Kevin Alexander Guz- and Joseph Anjel Benavides. horst, Sebastian Alexander and Blaine Anthony Turner. man, Ravin Leann Harvey, James Javeon Betties, King, Quynh Nhat Ky, Eme- Liam Eric Vasquez, Ju- Martin Hernandez Huerta, Katharina Bleith Ramirez, ly Yulissa Lazo, Dennis Paul lissa Vega, Isabelle Rossana Emma Rai Hernandez, Fer- Aidan Bruce Brown, Alan Le, Rachael Yvan Le, Tom- Joelayne Villegas, Julina Le nando Alexis Hernandez, Ja- Huy Bui, Elijah Gabriel my Le, Jordan Christiana Le- Vo, Mai Anh Tran Vo, Hal- cob Mathew Hernandez, Na- Bustamante, Diego Cama- ahman, Mario Noel Leal and lie Hoa Vu, Iveen Bao Phi talie Paige Hernandez, Victor cho, Kayden Daniel Campos, Nathan Riley Lind. Vu, Mathew Quoc Vu, Tere- Adolfo Hernandez, Eleanne Anthony Joseph Canales, Jill Jonathan Nathaniel Lopez, sa Ngoc Vu, Trang Yen-Thuy Herrera, Kaiden Lee Hills Yvette Canales, River Ethan Joshua Jeremiah Lopez, Adri- Vu, Stephen Michael Curtis and Nevan Elaijah Hulse. Carroll, Jaylynn Rose Car- ana Elena Luna, Jennifer Ly, Wiggins, Giselle Grace Wit- Ryan Janell Humphrey, The ladies shown above are the Black History models, left to right, Shown below, displaying bright apparel, are the Latina models, left ter, Leonardo Rocky Castillo, Julie Ann Machado, Aidan tenberg and David Enrique Chance Alan Hurd, Dai- Beverly Wallace, Gwendolyn Allen, Doylean Sprauve, Zandra Jack- to right, Yolanda Villarreal, Esthela Lopez, Maria Laurel, Maria Angel Cavazos, Efrain Ca- Jacob Maldonado, Jules Na- Zelada. sy Lynn Irwin, Ian Sudario son, Pat Bynum, Shirley Martin, Louise Lee, Alice Pigott, Sandra Bowden, Delores Gomez, Margarita Rios, Mercedes Nassar and An- zares, Dominick Sebastian thaniel Borromeo Manlangit, Eighth grade Johnson, Natalia Jenae Jones, Woodard, Janice Gentry, Deborah Jones and Deborah Styles-Favars. gelica Gonzalez. Chavez and Zane Russell Angelina Desiray Martinez, Alexis Acosta, Derrick William George Junkin, Bi- Coleman. Daniel Alexis Martinez, Trin- Nathaniel Addison, Zoe Ma- anca Nicole Kinder, Jonathan Camryn Ann Collins, ity Dawn Maxwell, Anthony rie Aguilar, Valerie Damilola Gage Krenek, Evan Joshua Braulio David Colon Ortiz, So- Alfonso Medina, Luis Aiden Akinloye, Mia Denise Alex- Krustchinsky, Thalia Ngoc journer Lee Concepcion, Heli Medina and Frida Mejia. ander, Alize Denai Alvarez, Diem Le, Mauricio Leal and Marlene Contreras, Kaitlyn Giovanni Mendoza, Seth Leonel Angel Araiza, Mi- Alyssa Saige Lloyd. Jade Corona, Roberto Diego Michael Miller, David Felipe chael-Alexander Gabino Ar- Ivan Lopez, Lilian Lopez, Corona, Haylie Alexis Cor- Miranda, Roselynn Molina, ambula, Jadyn Zane Arnes, Sean Edwin Lopez, Ivan Ray tez, Mariah Isabella Costello, Michael Anthony Montano, Jorge Luis Arredondo, Luke Mariscal, Adolfo Martinez, Amyiah Re’shae Cotton, Ash- Adam Andre Montes, Quoc- Jason Auzenne, Jesus Avitia, Emily Lylana Martinez, Evan ley Marie Cruz, Madison Mae An Ky Ngo, Tran Bao Ngo, Dynasti Rakhilla Benson and Alejandro Martinez, Eyanna Andres Cuyo, Celeste Renee Alex Khoa Nguyen, Anh Ethan James Bishop. Kayleen Martinez, Melissa Dammel, Tyler Duy An Dang, Dong Nguyen, John Tang Yvette Alouette Boi- Brianna Martinez, Nevaeh Yalat Kenai De Luna and Ha- Nguyen, Tam Le Duc Nguy- jseauneau, Honesty One Michelle Mata, Jackson Mc- ley Danelle Dehoyos. en, Taylor Truong Nguyen, Brooks, Andrew Michael call, Tashjae Breasia Mccann, Azalea Rain Deleon, Dia- Terry Thanh Nguyen, Ti Na Cabrales, Jade Guadalupe Hunter Edward Mcgehee, vio Angel Dominguez, Ju- Nguyen, Troy Anh Nguyen Cabrera, Daylan Tyrese Ca- Annasolla Felicity Mcknight lissa Alizee Duarte, Vivian and Tuyet Thien Nguyen. doree, Aaron Camacho, Abra- and Cindy Stephanie Medina. Ngan Duong, Gracie Mak- Tyler Toan Minh Nguyen, ham Camacho, Dylan Mathew Aryana Estrella Mejora- enna Dykstra, Dylan Miles Cindy Ni, Aaryan Nizam, Jo- Campos, Kaitlyn Makenna do, Danielle Jenae Mendiola, Erickson, Tiffany Escuadra, seph Michael Ortiz-Ramirez, Campos, Kaleb Campos and Isaac Mendoza, Paula Men- Zoe Elyse Espinoza, Joselyn Victoria Angelique Or- Bella Rein Cisneros. doza, Kaleb Nathaniel Mitch- Yennise Febus, Katya Isabela tiz-Ramirez, Lacie Elizabeth Kayla Jo’nae Coleman, ell, Jesse Zachariah Mohamed Flores, Kelly Milagro Flores, Pace, Abigail Rose Bayang Manuel Sebastian Colunga, Chavez, Connor Austin Horacio Omar Galvan, Jesus Panza, Alton James Parker, Jonathan Contreras, Deandre’ Mohwinkel, Genevieve Mia Alejandro Gamez Cepeda, Mary Grace Venant Peleka- Christian Cooper, Victoria Monarez, Maria Jose Monge Natalia Mari Gamez, Ziara moyo and Belle Alexandria Ann Couchman, Amy Eliz- Hernandez, Madelyne Vikto- Clara Gaona and Vanessa Al- Perridon. abeth Cruz, Sarah Abigail ria Montes, Jer’keithric An- exandra Garay. Serenity Nevaeh Porter, Cruz, Sofi a Victoria Cruz, Ti- tione Moore, Shishira Nevah Aranzasu Garcia, Eliud Sophia Danielle Posey, Cy- ana Hanh Curtis, Colin Dung Moreno and Alena Amelia Garcia, Hailey Elizabeth Gar- mone’ Rachelle Potier, Javari Dang, Hieu Vu Minh Dang, Morin. cia, Mariana Garcia, Yulis- Alexander Powell, Iris Victo- Serenity Sierra Dedios, Raul Anthony Reyes Morin, Is- sa Yvonne Garcia, Devin ria-Jolie Premanand, Gabriel Sebastian Diaz, Jenny Nhi ela Viviana Munoz, Mia Re- Andrew Garza, Titus Quoc Alexander Presiado, Valeria Do and Nam Minh Duong. nee Naranjo, Ann Ky Anh Giang, Surjurnee Charlisia Quiroz, Jayden Jeremyjah Robert Sean Durham, Nguyen, Daniel Nguyen, June Givens-Fontenot, Lyd- Rangel, Juan Carlos Reyes, Nicolas Michael Edmond- Dylan Thai Nguyen, Huyho- Unpredictable spring weather should keep residents alert ia Golenko, Flor Maria Go- Eduardo Angel Reynero, Joel son, Leslie Gabrielle Espino- ang Huy Nguyen, Lilyan Nhi mez Chicas, Izabella Grace Isaac Rivera, Jeovany Javyr za, Juan Pablo Estrada, Ben- Nguyen, Ryan Duc Nguyen, Springtime in southeast Thunderstorms see how deep waters may be rior room on the lowest fl oor down below the windows, Gomez, Ricardo Alonso Go- Rodriguez and Itzel Romero. jamin Alan Evans, Hayden Steven Trieu-Phi Nguyen, Texas offers plenty of pleas- • Keep an eye out for or how fast water is rising. of a home or building away and cover up with hands/ mez, Alana Marie Goree, Eva Jacob Daniel Romero, Thomas Feil, Cristian Daniel Tyler Tran Nguyen, Vivian ant days, but it also brings signs of a coming storm, in- • Floodwater weakens from windows: a stairwell, arms or a blanket. Lynn Grile, Ayesha Hasan Kaylee Jasil Ruiz, Valerie Fernandez, Nohemi Yuriko Mai Thanh Nguyen, Ginessa the threat of severe weather. cluding darkening skies, in- roadbeds. Drivers should bathroom, hallway or stor- • If outdoors, seek shel- and Jah Jon Jonthal Hawkins. Amber Salazar, Emily Sali- Figueroa, Elyza Susana Continued on Page 4A The Harris County Offi ce creasing winds or fl ashes of proceed cautiously after wa- age closet. Do not stay in a ter in a sturdy building. If of Homeland Security and lightning. ters have receded, since the mobile home. no shelter, lie fl at and face- Emergency Management and • If one can hear thunder, road may collapse under the • At work and school, fol- down on low ground, pro- the National Weather Service one is close enough to the weight of the vehicle. low the drill and go to a des- tecting the back of your UHCL wants recreation, wellness want to remind residents of storm to be in danger from Tornadoes ignated shelter area, usually head with your arms. Get as the unpredictability of the lightning, which kills 40-50 • There are several dis- interior hallways on the low- far away from trees and cars season during its Spring Se- people per year. tinct things for which to est fl oor. Avoid auditoriums, as possible. vere Weather Safety Cam- • Postpone outdoor activ- look that indicate a torna- gyms and areas with wide, Remember to always have center a community destination paign that runs March 4 – 8, ities if a storm is imminent; do may be on its way: dark, free-span roofs. a plan and stay informed to “If you build it, they will in Clear Lake and beyond. tainable. It’s not a workout. changes. 2019. lightning often strikes where often greenish clouds, large • If in a car, do not try to stay protected from severe come” is a slightly altered What gymnasiums don’t have It’s a behavior change.” “Universities are meant “Spring is a time of re- it is not raining. hail, a funnel or wall cloud, outrun a tornado and avoid weather threats. Residents line from the movie “Field is the center’s natural conduit Mills also hopes to forge to be transformative,” Starr newal and we want to take • Take shelter in a stur- or a roaring noise. bridges/overpasses. If one are encouraged to monitor of Dreams” that Brian Mills to academic resources for fi t- relationships with health care said. “That’s what we stand this opportunity to give a dy building or vehicle, with • Monitor local media for sees fl ying debris, pull over the local NWS forecast at has pondered since the open- ness and wellness. For start- professionals in the communi- for here, too. We want to be refresher on the seasonal doors and windows securely storm information, as well and park. Keep the seat belt www.weather.gov/hgx/. Vis- ing of University of Hous- ers, UH-Clear Lake has an ty who share his department’s something that’s ever-chang- threats from severe weather fastened. as NOAA weather radio. on and the engine running. it ReadyHarris.org to sign up ton-Clear Lake’s $38.2 mil- undergraduate fi tness and hu- holistic vision of health and ing. Transformational. We and how to stay safe,” said • Stay away from win- • Seek shelter in an inte- One should put their head for emergency alerts. lion Recreation and Wellness man performance program, well-being — personal train- will constantly evolve based Harris County Judge Lina dows and avoid taking Center in August 2018. offi cially recognized by the ers, coaches, licensed mas- on the needs of our members, Hidalgo. “Preparation is im- a bath, shower or using AARP, VN Teamwork offer free tax help Indeed, students, faculty National Strength and Con- sage therapists, nutritionists, students, faculty and staff.” portant year round and we plumbing until the storm has can best do that by staying passed. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to answer questions and offer tax and staff are using the facil- ditioning Association. It has a yoga instructors and others to Starr added, “We want preparation at Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale, Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. ity’s state-of-the-art equip- graduate program in Exercise complement fi tness and recre- to be that centralized station informed, having an emer- Flash Flooding gency plan and essential • Drivers should never to 2 p.m. through April 15. Tax help provided by VN Teamwork/VITA is available Saturdays, ment. But Mills, director of and Health Sciences. Also, ational programs. where people can come and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preregistration is not necessary. campus recreation, has big- the Exercise and Nutritional The key is strategic rela- have fun, learn, grow and supplies.” underestimate the force and Understanding the differ- power of fl ood waters. If one This service is free on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Bring Social Security cards for one- ger plans. Health Institute is co-located tionship-building, says Bryce gain knowledge. Even if it’s self and all dependents, a copy of last year’s income tax return, W-2 forms, unemployment Mills wants to make the in the center. Starr, who joined UHCL last just one moment that chang- ence between a warning and sees high water, turn around, a watch: don’t drown. compensation statements, 1099-R forms and other IRS forms to help the volunteer complete center a community des- “We didn't spend this October as coordinator of fi t- es someone’s day, it could the return. For information, visit aarp.org/taxaide. tination — where people money to build a gymnasi- ness and wellness. “We can change the course of their life. • A watch indicates that • Waters can rise so rap- from all walks of life come um,” Mills said. “We want have other community mem- Those moments that make the potential exists for the idly that they may be far to have fun, feed their spirit, people to get healthier. We bers come in and showcase people feel welcome and safe, development of severe deeper by the time a person HCMG announces events get healthier and learn how to want people to be happier. their profi ciencies in the ar- promote diversity and create weather. is halfway across, trapping a The Harris County Master Gardeners has announced its upcoming events for March. stay that way. We want people to be ex- eas that we aren’t profi cient a strong sense of community. • A warning is more se- person in their vehicle. The Harris County Master Gardeners Lecture Series “Small Scale Backyard Compost- He hopes to entice indi- cited to come here, because in, and create these relation- We want to offer those mo- rious and requires more im- • Six inches of water can ing,” presented by John Ferguson of Nature’s Way Resources, will be held Thursday, March viduals and businesses to uti- they're not just showing up ships within the community.” ments, that wellness program, mediate action. It indicates cause tires to lose traction 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Genoa Friendship Gardens Educational Center Building, lo- lize state-of-the-art, constant- and getting on a treadmill for Starr is charged with map- that fi tness program. We want that severe weather condi- and begin to slide, 12 inch- cated at 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road in Pasadena. There will be plants for sale at this loca- ly cleaned equipment with no an hour. We want people to ping out the strategic growth to grow those programs. And tions are occurring or immi- es of water can fl oat many tion. initiation fees, no contracts, come here and say, ‘Let’s go of student and community that takes time.” nent. cars, and two feet of rushing The Harris County Master Gardeners Green Thumb Series “Herbs” will be held on Thurs- helpful and knowledgeable have some fun at the rec cen- programs, which includes an- In the meantime, the recre- HCOHSEM reminds res- water will carry off pick-up day, March 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane. staff, a variety of fi tness pro- ter. Let’s go play basketball. ticipating the changing needs ation center lowered monthly idents that severe weath- trucks, SUVs and most other On Saturday, March 30, the Harris County Master Gardeners plant sale of tomato/pepper, grams and recently lowered Let’s take a group yoga class.’ of a changing university and fees signifi cantly, especial- er can develop rapidly and vehicles. herbs, vegetables and perennials will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until all produce is sold, monthly fees. We’ll fi nd ways to make their a changing community. In his ly for community members, with little warning, and of- • Flash fl oods are espe- at Campbell Hall, located on the Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7600 Red Bluff Road. Mills knows the recreation engagement with us fun, in- vision, the recreation center from $60 per month to $40 fers some lifesaving tips for cially treacherous at night All these events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-274-0950 center has a lot of competition sightful and, hopefully, sus- will become an agent of those Continued on Page 4A the following threats: when it is very diffi cult to or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 7, 2019 BH social media confirmed to be a hoax Over The Back Fence by Alexis Continued from Page 1A due to social media posts, and no threat was made to ers, over phone, email and, two students, including the we take all threats serious anyone at our school. also, our quick tip alert one in question, last week. and continued the investi- “We would like to thank system through our district That incident was thor- gation. all the students and parents website. oughly investigated and re- “The investigation found that reached out to us in “Thank you for being a solved on Friday. However, no weapons on our campus, person, through their teach- part of our Bear family.” SIBLINGS CELEBRATE SAME BIRTHDAY their daughter, Evelyn “Evie” Faith Flowers, cake for Jennifer Dowling. Special birthday hugs are sent to Robert on Monday, March 11. Proud grandparents Moore Elementary Sidebar items from Page 1A . . . “Austin” Scarberry (2007 Dobie grad) on are Jannie and Robert Scarberry, former The day for a party for Guadalupe Hudson Wednesday, March 7, from his wife Tiffany longtime South Belt residents, and Karen and is March 9. Send a happy birthday greeting Continued from Page 1A Both northbound and southbound U-turn lanes at Beltway 8 and daughters Jade and Lily Scarberry. Mike Flowers of Dickinson. Sharing in the March 11 to Yonia Garcia. Thursday, March 14. and Preston will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Austin is currently serving in the U.S. Coast celebration are big sister Kennedy; big broth- Melillo Middle School Northbound and southbound U-turn lanes at Beltway 8 and Monday, March 11. Guard. His sister, Jenny Hayes (1997 Dobie er Owen; aunts Jenny Hayes and Tiffany Break out the party favors March 10 for Genoa Red Bluff will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closures are part of ongoing project to widen Beltway 8 grad), also has a birthday March 7. Hugs Scarberry; uncles Joseph Hayes and Austin Diane Wheeler. through Monday, March 11. from two to four lanes each direction. and kisses are sent from children Brayden, and Tyler Scarberry; and cousins Brayden Thompson Intermediate At least one lane of the northbound Beltway 8 frontage road Baylee and Olivia. Best wishes for a great and Baylee Espinosa, Olivia Moreno and Light the birthday candles March 9 for at Genoa Red Bluff will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black belts teach self-defense birthday are sent to both from proud parents Jade and Lily Scarberry. Stacey is a 2005 Alexandra Alvarado. Send a birthday greet- through Thursday, April 4. Robert and Jannie Scarberry, former long- Dobie High School graduate. ing to Elida Torres March 12. Both northbound and southbound U-turn lanes at Beltway 8 The American Society of Karate is offering free one-hour time South Belt residents; brother Joseph CONGRATULATIONS, STUDENTS! Dobie High and Crenshaw will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through self-defense and martial arts courses for teens and adults Hayes (2000 Dobie grad); sister Stacey Congratulations are in order for South Heather Adams enjoys a birthday March 7. Monday, March 11. (ages 13-80) at the Sagemont Park Community Center, lo- (Hayes) Flowers (2005 Dobie grad), husband Belt residents Anthony J. Rivera-Mercado Light the birthday candles for Jennifer Haynes The northbound and southbound U-turn lanes at Beltway 8 cated at 11507 Hughes, on Fridays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Stephen and children Kennedy, Owen and and Tu Uyen H. Vo who were named to the on March 10. Adrian Amador and Sandra and Fairmont Parkway will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The courses are taught by experienced black belt martial arts Evie; and brother Tyler Scarberry (2010 dean’s list at Boston University for the fall Rodriguez share a birthday on March 12. through Monday, March 11. instructors. For more information, email Michael.Alonzo@ Dobie grad). 2018 semester. The dean’s list recognizes FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS The southbound U-turn lane at Beltway 8 and Vista will be ASKKarate.com or call 281-788-5930. ROBERT ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY students with a full-time course load who have The Leader sends happy birthday wishes to closed until 5 a.m. Monday, April 1. Robert Scarberry, retired Dobie auto achieved a minimum of a 3.5 grade point aver- friends who enjoy a birthday: Free tax help available collision repair teacher and former longtime age or are in the top 30 percent of their class Thursday, March 7: Amber McMurrough, Volunteers will be available to answer questions and offer South Belt resident, celebrates his birthday for the academic term. Susan Metger and Christopher Kennard; tax preparation at Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale, on Saturday, March 9. Birthday wishes are sent SCHOOL DAZE Friday, March 8: Diana Vela, Matt Anderson, SJC election canceled Mondays and Fridays (AARP Tax-Aide) and Saturdays (VN from wife Jannie; children Jenny Hayes, The following personnel of the Pasadena Michelle Fuller and Mark Solis; Saturday, At its March 4 meeting, the San Jacinto College Board of Teamwork) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 15. This ser- Joseph Hayes, Stacey (Hayes) Flowers Independent School District celebrate birth- March 9: Cheryl Stell, Rudy Rivera, Leah Trustees unanimously voted to approve an Order of Cancel- vice is free on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Bring Social Se- and husband Stephen, Austin Scarberry days March 7 through March 13. Lister, Lance Botkin, Susan Zientek, Monte lation for the San Jacinto College trustees election previously curity cards for oneself and dependents, a copy of last year’s and wife Tiffany, and Tyler Scarberry; Atkinson Elementary Long and Bo Richards; Sunday, March 10: scheduled to be held on May 4, 2019. income tax return, W-2 forms, unemployment compensation and grandchildren Brayden and Baylee Sing a happy birthday song March 8 to Jim Daigle and Sheila Dill; Monday, March Positions 3 and 4, currently held by Marie Flickinger and statements, 1099-R forms and other IRS forms to help the vol- Espinosa, Olivia Moreno, Jade and Lily Brandi Trevino. 11: Raquel Loya, Michael Martinez, Jesus Larry Wilson, respectively, were to be on the ballot, but were unteer complete the return. For details, visit aarp.org/taxaide. Scarberry, and Kennedy, Owen and Evie Bush Elementary Romero and Irma Manriquez; Tuesday, to be unopposed for the election. Unopposed candidates will Flowers. Send a happy birthday greeting to Jayan March 12: Debbie Clark, Maria Riojas, be sworn in to their elected position after the offi cial canvass- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIDDY! Fender March 12. Enjoy a birthday cake on Debbie Johnson and Heather Murphy ing date. Israeli folk dancing continues Diddy Clark celebrates a birthday March 13 with Lindsey Pelton. Burris; and Wednesday, March 13: Matthew Voters in the following school districts elect the seven San Few people really enjoy cardiovascular exercises per se. Ex- Saturday, March 9. Best wishes are sent for Genoa Elementary Hanks, Heidi Delk, Shane Terry, Sharon Jacinto Community College district trustees: La Porte, Deer ercise does not have to be a chore since dancing is an excellent a wonderful day from her family, friends and The day for a party for Veronica August is Jobe, Max Hernandez and Becky Gilley. Park, Pasadena, Galena Park, Channelview, Sheldon, and por- way to exercise while having fun. co-workers at the Leader. March 13. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS tions of Clear Creek, Pearland and Humble. Elections for the Dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom on Mon- EVIE TURNS FIVE! Meador Elementary Email announcements to mynews@south San Jacinto College board of trustees occur every two years, days, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. March dates are 11, 18 and 25. Stacey (Hayes) and Stephen Flowers Celebrating a birthday March 11 is Dora beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line by in odd-numbered years. The Board is elected in numbered at- April dates are 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The cost is $4 per session of League City celebrate the fifth birthday of Barnett. March 13 is the day for a layered Friday noon for the next week’s publication. large positions, 1 through 7, and serve six-year terms. or $35 for 10 sessions for CSH members and $5 per session or $45 for 10 sessions for nonmembers to cover expenses. Everyone is welcome to join the group – even if one has not attended. Fatal accident leads Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El Melillo names science fair winners Camino Real and is the conservative synagogue in the Bay to Bombshells inquiry Area. For more information, contact the synagogue offi ce at Continued from Page 1A the driver responsible for 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. Billy Satterfi eld, 40, the crash. A second law- was killed in the crash. A suit was fi led by an injured Frazier offers Owls’ scholarships passenger in a Lyft vehicle, party from a DWI crash in Frazier Elementary is offering nine scholarships to gradu- Satterfi eld was returning February 2018. ating Dobie seniors who attended Frazier. Contact the Dobie home from the airport. He Other reported crimes scholarship counselor for an application and information. Ap- plications are due to the Dobie counselor by Wednesday, March was less than fi ve minutes at the site include shoot- 20. Call Susan Blue at 713-740-0564 with any questions. away from home and had ings, assaults, robberies reportedly just texted his and drug possession. In wife to tell her he was re- January 2015, an off-duty Moore scholarships available turning home from his trip police offi cer working se- The Moore Elementary Student Council will offer four safely. curity at the bar shot and scholarships to graduating seniors at Dobie High School who The Lyft driver, 29-year- killed a man after he al- attended Moore in fourth grade. Applications are available old Ezatullah Safi , re- through the Dobie senior counselor’s offi ce and must be re- legedly pointed a gun at turned by Thursday, April 18, to be considered. mained in a coma at press him in the parking lot after time. A GoFundMe ac- being kicked out for fi ght- Parker Williams accepts donations count has been set up to ing. The Friends of The Parker Williams Branch Library is ac- help Safi and his family In March of that year, cepting donations of gently-used pocket paperbacks, full-size with medical expenses. To the business made nation- hardbacks and paperbacks, children’s and young adults’ books, donate, visit www.gofund al headlines after it refused DVDs and CDs and current magazines. Sales proceeds are used me.com/please-help-ezat to serve patrons with face toward program support at the local library. Donations may be ullah-safi . and neck tattoos, claiming left at Parker Williams Library, located at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Bar’s troubled past it represented gang affi l- Bombshells has a iation, most notably the CCART holds March meeting lengthy history of alco- Houstone sect of the Tango The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers will hold hol-related controversy. Blast prison gang. its March meeting on Tuesday, March 12. The meetings are This past June, a tempo- Last year’s temporary held at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway rary restraining order was restraining order forced the in Seabrook. The program will be provided by Donald LeFe- placed on the business pre- restaurant to sell only food, ver who will be speaking about pain relief via acupuncture. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with a social gathering and cof- venting it from selling al- no alcohol, and to close The Melillo Middle School science fair was held on Thursday, Feb. right, (front row) Miranda Medel, Thalia Oddo, Marvin Jerezano, fee. The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. All Texas-retired cohol, following a string of at 9 p.m. for 14 days. The 28. There were 40 participants in this year’s fair. Each middle school Adriel Cruz, Noah Villareal, Sarah Massey, Max Garza, (back row) school employees from the area are invited. Annual dues are $50. incidents related to the bar. business opted to tempo- in Pasadena can send 12 students to the district science fair. The Morgan Hill, MiaBella Garza Sudario, Adam Daley, Asia Davis and At that time, Harris Coun- rally close its doors rather students shown will represent Melillo on March 28. They are, left to Isabella Sanchez. Photo submitted ty District Attorney Kim than serve food exclusive- Largest selection of Ogg described the bar as a ly. “crime factory.” The restraining order wigs in Texas! According to court doc- was later lifted, provided HCFCD wins award with Houston Transtar FEATURING uments, at least 90 people the establishment adopted ESTETICA have been arrested at the certain safety measures, Harris County Flood Con- ton Transtar partnered up with labeled “Roadway Flooding velopment, or innovative use, age to vehicles and save lives trol District and Houston the Harris County Flood Con- Risk.” It remains there for a of technology and/or an inno- as well as build a more resil- DESIGNS business since it opened such as digitally monitor- WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Transtar were awarded the trol District to take the rainfall 90-minute period, or resets if vation that improves local-lev- ient community,” said Jeff SIGNATURE COLLECTION less than fi ve years ago. ing the amount of drinks OF WIGS & Emergency Management As- data from the Harris County it continues receiving heavy el emergency management Lindner, director of hydraulic The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Some of those arrested each patron consumes and sociation of Texas Emergen- Flood Warning System’s 170+ rain. preparedness response, recov- operations and meteorologist The Right Form! by JODEE have been known gang having at least two police Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s cy Management Technology rain gauges around the coun- The Harris County Of- ery, mitigation and/or protec- for the Flood Control District. to Help With All Your After members. In May 2018 offi cers on site from 9 p.m. & Innovation Award for The ty. When a gauge receives one fi ce of Homeland Security tion operations. The Roadway Flood Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street alone, there were four to 3 a.m. Roadway Flood Warning Sys- inch of rain within a 15 min- and Emergency Management “The collaboration be- Warning System may be Great selection of League City 281-332-6407 DWIs related to the bar, A trial has been sched- tem published in July 2018. ute period, it puts a three-mile nominated Houston Transtar tween HCFCD and Transtar accessed at https://traffi c. Mastectomy Swimsuits one of which seriously in- uled for later this summer The Roadway Flood Warn- buffer around that gauge and and the Flood Control Dis- to develop a visual mapping houstontranstar.org/layers/ jured Houston Police Offi - to determine if the estab- ing System is a new feature on lights up on the map, indicat- trict for the EMAT Emergency aid of where street fl ooding is and the Harris County Flood cer Chayne Brothers, who lishment will be allowed Houston Transtar’s traffi c map ing the potential for roadway Management Technology & possible during heavy rainfall Warning System may be ac- went on to sue the estab- that indicates the possibility fl ooding in that area. The area Innovation Award. This award is a signifi cant step forward in cessed at https://www.har t? to continue selling alco- of roadway fl ooding. Hous- is indicated by a blue pinpoint recognizes and honors the de- helping to reduce fl ood dam- riscountyfws.org/. an lishment for overserving hol. egn e Pr ld I b Wellness center opens Cou I need a pregnancy test Continued from Page 3A two regulation-sized basketball Remember When I need to know what to do per month. Lifetime alumni courts that include a retractable 40 years ago (1979) We are here for you. We care!! members can join for $32.50 volleyball system; a multi-ac- coaching duties by principal cinct 2, place 1, beating San- and structural problems made of the threats were made on All Services are Free and Confidential. a month; non-lifetime alum- tivity court for indoor soccer, Two South Belt area Jerry Speer. dra Woodard. the complex uninhabitable. social media sites, except for ni can join for $35 a month. fl oor hockey and other sports; youths survived a harrowing San Jacinto College 10 years ago (2009) 5 years ago (2014) the Park View threat, which 281-484-0005 UHCL employees and retirees a large weight and cardio speeding and shooting inci- South’s debate team came The body of former South Harris County Justice of took place verbally at lunch. Beltway 8 South pay only $32.50 per month. room; an Olympic free-weight dent which resulted in the away from the 17th annual Belt resident Susana De Jesus the Peace Jo Ann Delgado Such online threats had be- Crisis Pregnancy Center When they join, they can spon- zone; two multipurpose rooms fi ring of one Harris County Barbara Jordan Invitation- was found in the early morn- ruled on March 12, that the come a growing problem sor up to four others, family or for yoga and other group ex- Sheriff’s offi cer and the sus- al Tournament with several ing in a tractor trailer near two pit bulls responsible for nationwide in the aftermath friends, at the same rate. ercise; men’s and women’s pension of another. awards, including a sweep- Reliant Stadium. Police were attacking Monica Garza on of the Parkland, Fla., shoot- The 81,709-square-foot locker rooms and a three-lane, The J. Frank Dobie track- stakes trophy and the third- led to the body after question- the South Belt hike and bike ing the previous month that More Recreation and Wellness 1/8th-mile elevated indoor run- sters set two records and place debate trophy. ing Nicholas-Michael Edwin trail the previous week be eu- left 17 dead and dozens more Center recently won an Out- ning track. There are also three placed at least one athlete in 20 years ago (1999) Jean, who was arrested by au- thanized. wounded. standing Sports Facilities teaching labs for biomechan- the top four in all but three of Offi cer David Criswell thorities following a daylong The 16-year-old mother A female suspect was ar- Award from the National In- ics, motor control and exercise 18 events at the Brown Re- of South Belt received the manhunt after an attempted accused of placing her new- rested following a crash in discounts. tramural-Recreational Sports physiology, classrooms and of- lays. Houston Police Department’s carjacking in Pearland that born baby in a Windmill the 18200 block of the Gulf Association, an organization fi ces for faculty and staff. 35 years ago (1984) Meritorious Service Award. forced the closure of Magno- Lakes dumpster the previous Freeway near FM 2351 on State Farm® offers more discounts to that advocates the value of col- For more information, vis- Clear Creek Independent Dr. Joseph Kirkland joined lia Elementary and the lock- month was arrested. The un- Wednesday, Feb. 28, that more drivers. legiate recreation in student it www.uhcl.edu/campus-rec School District trustees ap- San Jacinto College South as down of two other schools in named juvenile was charged left a woman and her child Get to a better State®. success. The center features reation. proved a recommendation to dean of instruction. the area. March 6 with abandoning her dead. Veronica Rivas, 20, Get State Farm. revise the grading system so 15 years ago (2004) State Sen. Mike Jackson child without intent to return, was charged with two counts that no grade below 70 would City Councilmember Ad- introduced a bill that, if a second-degree felony under of intoxication manslaughter CALL ME TODAY. Thompson names rolls be passing. die Wiseman made some approved, would make Texas law. in the 351st State District Continued from Page 3A Rebecca Salazar, Christian The new offi cers of the complimentary comments Pearland part of San Jacinto 1 year ago (2018) Court. According to police, Maridel Olvera and Dominic Jordan Schmidt, Serena Ma- Scarsdale Civic Association about Mayor Bill White College’s service area. The Seven more students from Rivas was driving a sport Martin Ortiz. ria Segura, Mable Lee Self, cracked down on deed re- during her speech at a action took place just hours the Pasadena Independent utility vehicle at a high rate Janice Stepania Padilla, Valeria Silva, Emilee Rayne striction violations. Sagemont Civic Club meet- after the Pearland Independent School District were appre- of speed south on the front- Adrian Aris Cortez Panerio, Sulak, Kennedy Dat Thai and 30 years ago (1989) ing. School District board unani- hended for making terroristic age road just before 4 a.m. Nathan Alexander Pavalo- Yvonne Thaonhi Thai. Six law enforcement agen- Service was restored to mously passed a resolution in threats. The threats affected when she struck the rear of a nis, Angelina Sky Perez, Bel- Maria Avenelle Tipton, cies chased a suspect from about 500 local homes and favor of the proposal. all levels of students, with vehicle driven by the female la Grace Perez, Sofi a Leonor Madeline Elizabeth Tor- South Belt to Texas City to businesses which were with- City of Houston offi cials defendants ranging from fi fth victim. Shayla Joseph and Dickinson, traveling much of out phone lines for at least cut off all utilities at the grade to 12th grade. One her 9-month-old daughter Perez, Raul Perez-Rodriguez, res, Johnny Tran, Francisco Cynthia Beecher, Agent Thu Minh Pham, Phung Kim Johnathan Urquieta, Vianca the way on the wrong side of a day because a contractor Almeda Chateau apartments, female student from Shaw were pronounced dead at the 11705 S Sam Houston Pkwy East • Houston, TX 77089 Phan, Samuel Pineda, Alex- Victoria Valencia, Christian the I-45 feeder road. working to repair a water leak located at 10802 Kingspoint, Middle School was arrested; scene. Rivas and her female Bus: 281-464-2422 ander James Pleger, Nicholas Andrew Vega, Alexia Caroli- Dobie High School’s Ac- cut an SBC cable. due to unsafe living condi- two students from Thompson passenger sustained minor [email protected] Michael Ponce, Clarissa Grace na Velasquez and Phu Ngoc ademic Decathlon team fi n- Pasadena Independent tions at the complex. The Intermediate were arrested; injuries and were transported M,T, W,Th,F 8:30am to 5:00pm Ramirez, Jacob Anthony Rey- Thien Vu. ished 14th of 40 schools at School District’s wetlands Public Works Department one student from Park View to the hospital. Police said Sat 9am-11am na and Logan Randall Riley. Tatyana Tanae Walker, the state competition in Aus- mitigation project for the new had recently disconnected the Intermediate was arrested; Rivas showed signs of in- After Hours by Appointment Ezequiel Rivera, Danie- Jameria Antionette Warren, tin. Dobie High School was cre- water at the complex because two students from Pasade- toxication at the time of the la Marilou Rodriguez, Jordy Kaitlyn Elisabeth Webb, Tra- 25 years ago (1994) ating tension between PISD the owner, David Wise of San na Memorial High School crash, and upon her release Misael Rodriguez, Julie vis Alexander Webb, Ma- A year of controversy and Harris County Precinct 1. Diego, owed more than were arrested; and one stu- from the hospital, was tak- Amanda Rodriguez, Lauren ria Angelina Wence, Evelyn surrounding the activities In the Democratic party $80,000 in back water bills. dent from Lewis Career and en to jail and subsequently Somer Rodriguez, Manuel Paige Wheeler, Jacob Mar- of Dobie High School base- primary election, incumbent Wise later paid the majority Technical Center was arrest- charged. Tests determined ball coach Bruce Marshall Judge Jo Ann Delgado re- of the delinquent bills, but ed. With the exception of the Rivas had a blood alcohol State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Rodriguez, Marissa Rojas, cellus White, Darreon Jaquan Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL Emely Gissele Rosa-Velas- Williams, Tyler Lee Wygant came to an abrupt end when ceived 59 percent of the votes other conditions, such as Lewis student, all of those level of 0.21, almost three State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General quez, Emily Salazar, Leyla and Anthony Thomas Zepeda. Marshall was relieved of his for justice of the peace Pre- faulty electrical wiring, mold charged were juveniles. All times the legal limit of 0.08. 1201159 Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL Thursday, March 7, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Meador celebrates annual rodeo day Frazier Elementary names science fair winners

Frazier Elementary has named its science fair winners for 2019. of its bounce?”; Damian Martinez, “Stop Soil Erosion”; Cullen Pon- These students will advance to represent Frazier in the Pasadena In- der, “Slime Time”; and Caleb Johnson, “Parachute.” Chavez placed dependent School District science fair. Shown are, left to right, An- fi rst, Mitchell placed second, Martinez placed third, Ponder placed nalise Chavez, “Which type of chocolate will melt fastest?”; Keithan fourth and Johnson placed fi fth. Mitchell, “How does the temperature of a tennis ball affect the height Photo by Susan Blue

Meador Elementary staff and students held the annu- dancing, smiles, hugs and lots of photos, which was a al rodeo day on Feb. 22 with more than 600 parents great way to kick off rodeo season in Houston. Shown and family members in attendance. Every student above left are pre-K cowboys Dylan Mendoza (left) practiced many hours learning line dances and square and Damian Hernandez. Shown above, dressed for the Jessup awards Early Act First Knight to students dancing to perform. Family members were invited to occasion, are Beverly Bolton (left), Meador principal; join the fi nal family line dance. The day was fi lled with and Skylar Glayzer, fi rst-grader.

Students at Jessup Elementary were awarded the Virtue of Confi dence Melanie Redondo and Landon Maldonado. Shown below are, left to with the Early Act First Knight program. Shown above are, left to right, (front row) Mila Lazo, Liliana Morales, Cesar Reynaga, Dilan right, (front row) Melanie Sanchez, Christopher Rangel, Camila Ley- Nieto, Yamilet Najera, Luis Perez, (middle row) Ashley Solis Miranda, va, Yurem Perez, Julissa Jurado, (middle row) Anna Nguyen, Elijah Michael Ramirez, Mario Quiroz, Ethan Benavidez, Naomi Solis, (back Mack, Jose Banda, Milagros Jaimes, Alexis Arredondo, (back row) row)William Simpson, Jordan Chau, Jayden Gamez, Christian Trevi- Third-grade cowgirls were ready to participate in all the Meador rodeo dance instructors, left to right, Kev- Lady Charnell, Cielo Hernandez, Aubrey Cantu, Eduardo Cortez, no and Lady Charnell. Photos submitted the fun on rodeo day. Shown above, enjoying the fes- in Goffney, coach; Jennifer Dowling, PE aide; Heather tivities, are third-graders, left to right, Charel Cole, Cline, technology teacher; Tracie Nair, music teacher; Aleyjah Lewis and Khloe Hinojosa. Shown below are and Derek Woodard, coach. Photos by Tara Merida

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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, March 7, 2019 Perrys celebrate 61st wedding anniversary Contrary to note, paying in cash results in arrest Bob Lee and Lena Con- and wife Jessica; Christopher The “we do not pay cetta Perry celebrated their Phillip Perry and wife Lauren; cash” white sticker on 61st wedding anniversary on Andrew Shawn Perry; Zachary the pictured gaming Feb. 10, at the opening of the Thomas Perry and wife Chey- machine did little to latest restaurant Perry’s Grill an and Michael Anthony Perry protect the Smart Stop and Steakhouse in River (sons of Bobby Jr.); Patrick convenient store at 5103 Oaks, the Perrys’ 17th loca- Michael Blanchard; Cameron FM 2351 Road at Black- tion. The family has been in Brian Blanchard and Lau- hawk in Friendswood business for 40 years. ren Angela Blanchard (chil- when deputies from the The family moved to the dren of Jacqueline and Brian Harris County Precinct Sagemont area in 1965 and Blanchard); and Alec Christo- 2 Special Operations resided on Sagedowne Lane pher Perry and Jake Gregory Unit recently executed for more than thirty years. Perry (sons of Chris and Hol- a search warrant at the All fi ve children attended J. ly Perry); great-grandchildren store, following an inves- Frank Dobie High School Toni Angela Ligori, Jacqueline tigation into illegal gam- and were involved in base- Rose Ligori, Sofi a Concetta bling. The investigation ball. Bob coached sons Bob- Ligori, Dominic Perry, Avery proved that contrary to by Jr. and Christopher for Perry, Colton Perry, Nolan the white sticker, cus- many years. Bob and Lena Perry, Carson Perry and Aid- tomers were caught spent every weekend at the en Perry; and Kenlynn Britain paying in cash. Near- baseball fi eld moving from Perry (mother of Bobby Perry ly $10,000 in cash was fi eld to fi eld to be able to see Jr.’s children). Unfortunately, seized during the search. all the games. Sadly, they the Perry family lost a grand- The bust marked the lat- lost their daughter Angela at child, Micheal Anthony Perry, est in a string of raids by age 19 in an auto accident. son of Bobby Perry Jr., in 2014. the Special Operations The Perrys are a tightly Three more great-grandchil- Unit in recent months to knit family and have enjoyed dren are expected this spring. combat illegal gambling many years of happy mem- The Perry organization has in and around the South ories of backyard barbecues grown and now includes two Belt community. and pool parties with family Perry & Sons meat market/ and friends. As an avid golf- restaurant locations with 17 er, Bob was a member of steakhouses throughout Texas Golf Crest Country Club for with locations in Illinois, Colo- Sandlin plans Spring many years, achieving the rado and Alabama. The Perrys nickname Bogey Bob from plan to open three more loca- his many golfi ng buddies. tions this year. Break DWI Initiative Bob even made three holes- Continued from Page 1A continuing. in-one over the years. tinued to see drunk drivers That is why Sandlin is Shown, right, are Lena (left) injuring and killing citizens spearheading this initiative The Perry family legacy and Bob Perry. Gathered began when Bob and Lena on area roadways through- and that is why residents together for a Perry family out the county. will continue to see more started their own business, photo below, left to right, are opening a local meat market The purpose of this ini- of these types of initiatives Christopher, Concetta, Bob, tiative is to not only seek going forward. on Scarsdale Boulevard in Lena, Jacqueline and Bobby. March 1980, which is still in out and arrest those people Every law enforcement REMODELING BY RICK LLC operation. who choose to drink and agency taking part in this drive, but to raise commu- Spring Break initiative has Over 20 Years Experience The family members Locally Owned & Operated One Call Does It All have helped in the business, nity awareness about this made a commitment to ag- serious issue. gressively enforce DWI • Flood Remediation • Custom Woodworking and recount many happy sto- • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting & Flooring ries of waiting on customers The constable’s office laws and make it clear to wants people to know that the public that the county is • Decks & Fencing • Flooring • Doors & Trim and learning the ways of the Bonded www.remodelingbyrickllc.com Insured trade. For many years their there are severe conse- taking a stand. son Bobby, who has since quences for choosing to Participating agencies drink and drive and to know are: the Harris County 281-410-4848 retired, was Bob’s butch- QUALITY WORK FOR A FAIR PRICE! ering assistant. Their son that if they do, officers and Constable’s Office Pct. 8, Like us on Facebook: Remodeling By Rick LLC Christopher expanded the deputies will be there to ar- the Harris County Con- rest them. stable’s Office Pct. 2, the meat market to a small deli/ 10330 Blackhawk, Ste. E barbecue hot spot, birthing Sandlin is asking that cit- Harris County Constable’s the fi rst Perry’s Grille & izens who choose to drink, Office Pct. 3, the Harris Houston, TX 77089 Steakhouse in 1988. He cur- do so responsibly and not County Sheriff’s Office, rently oversees the operation get behind the wheel if one the Houston Police Depart- 832-406-7045 of all the locations. has had too much to drink. ment, the Texas Department Hours: Mon - Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM In 1997, Bob and Lena There are so many other of Public Safety, the Deer Sunday: 11 AM - 9 PM moved to League City. options available to make Park Police Department, Their family includes chil- sure one gets home safely. the La Porte Police Depart- www.tonyspizzaandgrinders.com dren Concetta Marie Perry One can choose a desig- ment, the Pasadena Police Ligori and husband Terry; nated driver, call a taxi or Department, the Seabrook Angela Marie Perry; Bobby rideshare and do so before Police Department, the Lee Perry Jr. and wife Beth; going out. Nassau Bay Police Depart- 10% Off Jacqueline Marie Perry It could very well save ment, the Lakeview Police orders of $30 or more Blanchard and husband Bri- one’s life or the life of oth- Department, the Morgans an; and Christopher Vernon ers on the road. Point Police Department, With Coupon Only. Not Valid with any other discount. Perry and wife Holly. Their With Harris County the Shoreacres Police De- Expires 3/14/19 leading the nation in the partment, the Friendswood grandchildren are Anthony Local Delivery Available Neal Ligori (son of Concet- number of DWI related fa- Police Department, the ta and Terry Ligori) and wife talities, the county must Webster Police Department Mary Jo; Nicholas Lee Perry do everything in its power and the Baytown Police De- to keep this problem from partment. Confused about Medicare? Controversy over dirt on Dixie FM road continues (Who isn’t!) Continued from Page 1A haul away the dirt to another erty for $2.7 million, with guy, considering the property posed to be fi nalized on Dec. erty in an escrow account, ker to spend as much time FREE NO Obligation Consultations some Friendswood residents site, but the property owner plans to potentially construct can’t be developed,” Johnson 8, 2018. I’m not sure how pending the outcome of their battling in court as they feel expressed concern about the refused. another detention pond. said. “What about the public patient they (Harris County) legal bickering and sign re- necessary – without impact- possible toxicity of the fi ll After it was determined While the property owner good? What about what’s in can be. We need fl ood con- leases for Harris County and ing progress on development dirt, as it was removed from the proposed development agreed to the deal, the devel- the best interest of the pub- trol. We don’t need two old any claims to the property of a much needed detention a location adjacent to the was to be in a fl oodway, per- oper fi led a lawsuit, claiming lic? Now, people are worried guys fi ghting. It’s kind of at 2811 Dixie Farm Road,” basin at the downstream por- nearby Brio Superfund Site. mitting for the project was to be entitled to 50 percent of these two guys are going to pitiful, in my opinion.” Johnson said. tion of Clear Creek, as it exits Multiple tests, however, have retroactively pulled. the sale. screw something up. Johnson hopes the in- “That would allow the Pearland and the South Belt determined the site to now be Once the endeavor came Johnson is worried the “There’s plenty of other volved parties will resolve property owner and his bro- area.” safe. to a stop, the Harris County bickering will harm the com- places around town and up their differences in favor of Denise Burleigh The Harris County Flood Flood Control District of- munity. “Harris County has on the north side that need what’s best for the communi- Cook-off spots available Licensed Insurance Control District offered to fered to purchase the prop- been very generous with this work too. This sale was sup- ty. Some cooking spots are available for the 23rd annual Sales Agent “If the property owner South Belt Spectacular Cook-off, to be held Thursday, and his broker are unable to April 25, through Saturday, April 27, at El Franco Lee 11700 Beamer Road (Inside Burleigh Chiropractic) quickly resolve their differ- Park. A 40-foot-by-40-foot spot costs $225. ences over how to split the (832) 517-3976 • email [email protected] generous offer from Harris Operated by the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, County Flood Control Dis- the event is the sole fundraiser for the South Belt Fourth of trict, I would hope they could July fi reworks display. COUPON agree to deposit the $2.7 mil- For information or to reserve a spot, contact Linda Ar- $ FOUNDATION REPAIR lion from the sale of the prop- none at 281-484-4325. 200 OFF OR (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Legislation could end Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. FOUNDATION REPAIR surprise billing for most UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR March 16 | 7am -Noon The practice of billing cock. “Enough is enough.” ed ERISA health plans, which insured patients excessive Since these disputes are ac- Hancock says makes up at HOUSE LEVELING Parking Lot of Sagemont Church amounts for non-network care tually between the service pro- least 40 percent of the state's (Hughes Road entrance) at in-network facilities could vider and the insurer, Hancock health insurance market. end if a measure unveiled says there's no reason for the “It's our hope that by in- Allied Foundations *If raining, will be held in The Hall on the church’s main campus. Thursday, Feb. 28, by Sen. consumer to be involved. cluding these plans in media- Kelly Hancock of North Rich- “TDI mediation will con- tion, Texas will send a loud and Benefitting a NEW student building! land Hills becomes law. tinue, but without patients be- clear signal to DC: that similar 281-479-5247 Known as surprise billing, ing put in the middle," Han- consumer protections need to this happens most common- cock said. “The fact is that be passed at the federal level,” FREE ESTIMATES 11300 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E. | Houston, TX 77089 ly in emergency room visits market negotiators in these said Hancock. when individuals go to a fa- situations are the providers or Also Thursday, the Senate sagemontchurch.org cility covered by their health facilities and their health plans. State Affairs Committee con- plan. Later, they fi nd out that This legislation acknowledges sidered a bill that would pro- some service providers who that fact.” hibit local ordinances regulat- Houston Auto Emporium saw them, like imaging tech- The bill introduced Thurs- ing private businesses. Saying nicians or emergency room day would leave it up to those this was solely the responsible Established 2006 BRAND NEW! doctors, are contracted em- parties to seek mediation, and of the state, bill author and p Resort Style Swimming Pool Family – Trust – Respect Movie Theatre ployees and not in-network. would leave the patient out Conroe Sen. Brandon Creigh- p pLibrary This can mean much higher of it. The key language in the ton's SB 15 would pre-empt + Low Down Payments pFitness Center pGarages, Storage & out-of-pocket expenses for bill would forbid providers ordinances like ones in Austin ™ + In-house Financing Available pSocial Activities Carports Available the consumer. 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He said that system has ble for co-pays, co-insurance, ordinance violated the state's so far saved patients more than deductibles, and other out-of- minimum wage law and pro- $30 million in out-of-pocket pocket expenses as defi ned by hibited implementation of the 3EEOUR3TAR'OOGLE2EVIEWS medical costs. their plans, but wouldn't be on new rule. The bill remains 0OSITIVE2ATINGS""" “Still, thousands of Texans the hook for costs above that. pending before the committee. #ERTIlED3ERVICE5SED!UTO3ALES Move Into The Best 55+ Lifestyle in the South Belt Area! receive unexpected and frank- The bill also includes an opt- The Senate reconvened in 14222 Gulf Frwy., Houston, TX 77034 MariposaApartmentHomes.com ly, unreasonable surprise med- in provision for people under regular Session on Monday, 281.316.3300 ical bills every year,” said Han- federally regulated, self-fund- March 4. 281-481-1700 www.houstonauto.net SECTION B Thursday, March 7, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Now March 23 at EFL Frisco Legacy wins SBHLL reschedules parade, etc. Cao leads Brook bowling LSA boys’ hoops makes final The wet month of Feb- parade at 9 a.m. Opening Lee Park at both facilities. Just 32 minutes of sol- With the win, Frisco and down regular season ruary, combined with a bit ceremonies will be held at More rain is forecasted id basketball separated the Legacy captured the Tex- before getting on a roll in more to begin this month 10 a.m., at El Franco Lee for March 9, the original Lutheran South Academy as Association of Private the postseason. has forced Sagemont-Bev- Park and games will fol- opening ceremonies date varsity boys’ team from a and Parochial Schools In the state semifinals erly Hills Little League low soon thereafter. for SBHLL. state title. Class 5A state champion- Feb. 28, the Pioneers elim- officials to reschedule its One of the issues facing However, even when As it was, a talented ship March 1 at University inated a 31-win Fort Bend parade, opening day cere- both the Sagemont-Bev- the rain quits for an ex- Frisco Legacy Christian High School in Waco. Christian team with a 66- monies and carnival. erly Hills Little and the tended period of time, squad, led by a trio of ju- The Pioneers had an up 57 victory. Now, those events and South Belt Girls Softball there will be field mainte- niors, broke away in the more will take place Sat- Association is the soggy nance issues that need to second half, leading to Experience Does urday, March 23, with the fields within El Franco be addressed. an eventual 66-51 victory over the Pioneers. Matter!! 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Lunch Menu $ $ bit more interesting. with four matches to play. the league title but still has “The No. 2 seed is The Mustangs, cur- Monday - Friday $ $ Dobie, now 11-0-1, has some work to do. still attainable,” McDon- rently working to catch 33 points, while Memori- And it could be that ald said. “It really comes 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $ $ second-place Memorial, al has 28 but has played Dobie, now 7-2-3, and down to what kind of en- $ $ ended Dobie’s 11-match 13 matches to Dobie’s 12. Atascocita, 8-1-3, settle ergy we step out onto the $ $ winning streak with a 1-0 Humble has 27 points over the battle for the No. 2 field with. We Can Cater Your Special Event! $ $ victory March 5, at King- 13 matches, while King- playoff seed March 8, at “We had a rough patch wood. wood now has 26 points Atascocita. where we tied two games $ $ Now 16-2-2 overall, the over the same 13 matches. Head coach Bryan (in the second half of 22- HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. $ $ Longhorns were shut out Meanwhile, the Dobie McDonald saw his team 6A play), but I feel like we $ The Spring $ for the first time this sea- varsity girls are almost play to a couple of ties are turning the corner and $ $ son and absorbed a loss assured of reaching the in the second half of dis- Continued on Page 2B for the first time in nearly postseason despite a 5-0 trict play, but feels like the $ Market is here - $ two months. loss to Kingwood March group is back on track. $ $ $ Are you ready for record $ $ $ Lady Horns slug Kingwood $ setting sales? We Are! $ $ Sandra Yandell #1 in the South Belt. 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Led by individual regional champion Lynn Cao and third- include, left to right, (front row) Rabeeah Bhathy, Alexis Her- Dobie’s Berneathy to face new leaders place fi nisher Allison Lee, the Clear Brook girls’ bowling nandez, Cao, coach Roxy Casas, Allison Lee, Victoria Cybuls- team captured the regional championship March 3 at Time To ki, Paola Herrera, (back row) coaches Cecil Rutherford, Dario After just one sea- Spare in Conroe, punching their ticket for the state champion- Vaccaro and Jason Lee. son on the job, Do- ships later this month. Members of the team and their coaches bie’s Kevin Berneathy (right) and South Houston’s Patrick Longstreet will enter San Jac baseball honors program legends 2019 preseason as the elder statesmen among Pasadena ISD head football coaches. The head coaching jobs are now vacant at Sam Rayburn and Memori- al after those leaders stepped aside for var- ious reasons. At Pas- adena, longtime head coach Jeff Ganske re- tired, and offensive co- ordinator David Zapi- en has been approved as the Eagles’ head coach moving forward. Meanwhile, Chris Quillan at Memorial is retiring, and Ray- burn’s Shaun Wynn has resigned to pursue other coaching oppor- tunities. PISD offi cials expect to have those vacancies fi lled by the end of this month. Photo by Jade Wise Morris soccer to play Roberts Tryouts are complete, David Martinez, Lexie son and Anthony Zeledon. at Morris, with another to and players have been se- Martinez, Samuel Mar- On March 22, one game be played at the Fred Rob- lected for two Morris Mid- tinez, Wilbert Martinez, will be played after school erts fi eld. dle School soccer teams Nehemiah McKnight, Si- that will go head-to-head mon Montemayor, Edi- against players from Fred son Moreno, Nair Olvera, Middle School Soccer Coming! Roberts Middle School Michelle Oviedo, Alelaida Friday, March 22. Pacheco, Mariela Quirino, The players from Mor- Jezreel Ramales, James Morris Middle School ris that will make up the Rendon, Gustavo Reyes two teams are Isabella (team captain), Christo- vs. Avila, Jimmy Bui, Isabel- pher Rodriguez, Sebas- San Jacinto College honored six former student-athletes at gram over the years, and they’re great examples of how this team la Byron, Julian Calderon, tian Rodriguez, Sofi a Ro- the college’s annual Baseball Legends ceremony on the North can prepare our young athletes for everything they’ll face in future Allen Campos, Mia Cam- driguez, Bianka Rubio, Fred Roberts Middle School campus. Receiving honorary plaques and rounds of applause phases of their careers.” Following the ceremony, the legends head- pos (team captain), Thom- Aaron Sanchez, Xavier were former baseball standouts Anthony Banda, Randy ed over to Andy Pettitte Park, where they threw out the ceremonial as Castellan, Diego Flores, Sanchez, Yahir Sanchez, Friday, March 22 Brown, Donnie Elliot, David Evans, Greg Runser, and D.J. fi rst pitch before the Gators’ game against Odessa College. “Con- Jusha Fonseca, Matthew Rhema Sanni-Thomas, Wilson. Another honoree, Anthony Banda, is a professional tinuing to be involved with the baseball program at San Jac is so Gomez, Aranza Gonzalez, Andy Silvam Jesus So- baseball player and was attending spring training with the important,” said Randy Brown. “There’s something special about Luis Hernandez, Mario lache, Zachary Staten, After school at both schools Tampa Bay Rays. “It’s wonderful to be able to bring these seeing the development of these players fi rsthand. It’s great to be a Lara, Richard Le, Peyton Jose Vargas (goalie), Viv- guys back,” said San Jac Baseball Coach Tom Arrington, ad- part of it and be able to give back.” Above, the Legends included, Lynn, Bobby Maldonado iana Velasques, Kennedy Come out to see the action! dressing the room full of current players and their families left to right Elliott, Brown, SJC’s Arrington, Evans and Wilson. (goalie), Joshua Martell, Villafana, Anton William- during the ceremony. “They’ve meant so much to our pro- Thursday, March 7, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Brook track excels at SF’s Crosby Relays Area sports news, notes Obviously the cast Winning the 4x1 and win in a time of 47.75 sec- of 25.11. Vann wound up enth in the 800 run. Koran came to the fi nish of characters this time 4x2 relays and taking sec- onds. fourth in the same event as Brook boys excel, too line in a time of 2:01.42 Rising Stars Track Club practicing, etc. around was a bit differ- ond in the 4x4 accounted The same four ladies she was in at 27.33. The Clear Brook varsity for second place. ent what with the infusion for 56 big points along the also combined for the Shelton stepped up for boys turned in one of their La’Darrion Florez, a The Rising Stars Track Club, the area’s longstanding youth track and fi eld orga- of the freshmen, but the way. 4x2 victory in a time of the Lady Wolverines in the best scoring efforts of the University of Tulsa foot- nization, is set to begin practices and registration at Dobie High School. Returning Clear Brook varsity girls Freshmen Jailey Shel- 1:41.72. 400 dash as she was sec- season at Santa Fe, using ball signee, was fourth in team members are encouraged to join workouts now through March, from 5 to 7 had little trouble repeating ton and Camryn Dickson The Lady Wolverines’ ond in a time of 1:01.64, a pair of relay medals to the triple jump as he made p.m., at the JFD track. as the Crosby Relays team teamed with junior Keaira second-place 4x4 relay and Franzen was fourth as lead the way. his way to the 40-2 mark. The team will also practice each Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as each Satur- champion for the second Connor and senior Kenne- squad included Kimberly sped her way to a clocking In the 4x4 relay, the Pree was sixth in the day from 10 a.m. to noon until the season begins. Team offi cials will also accept straight season. dy Crutchfi eld for the 4x1 Franzen, Sherreka Vann, of 1:04.52. Wolverines’ Stone Mari- 200 dash in a time of registration each Saturday in conjunction with the practices. For more informa- Christiana Wagner and In the fi eld events, on, David Cherry, Kamer- 23.21, and teammate Jef- tion, call head coach Ivory Kimble at 832-561-1248. freshman Genesis Mad- Dickson scored for Clear on Pree and Nolan Jeffery fery was seventh, just out- den at 4:18.44, with Clear Brook in the triple jump. combined for a time of side the scoring, with his Sports Calendar Creek edging the locals at There, her effort of 35-10 3:33.00 to give the four- time of 23.26. Southbelt Dolphins to register players March 9 the tape. 1/2 was good for second some a silver medal for The Wolverines’ Rafael TENNIS The Lady Wolver- place. second place. Garza took seventh in the The Southbelt Dolphins of the Bay Area Football League will be accepting new Thursday, March 7 ines also got a victory Elsewhere, Madden The same four ath- 110 hurdles as he came in player registration Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at El Franco Lee Park Dobie varsity hosts St. John’s, 3:00 from Dickson in the 100 was fourth in the 100 hur- letes teamed for a time at 18.02. during opening day festivities for the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League. dash as she clocked in at dles with a time of 16.37, of 1:29.88 in the 4x2 re- As for Marion, he was Players ages 5 to 12 are eligible to join the Dolphins for the 2019 season at 12.12. and her time of 52.69 in lay and third place in the ninth overall in a pair of $300 per player, and there is a bring-a-friend discount available for those who SOFTBALL Crutchfi eld was sec- the 300 hurdles placed event. events. are responsible for another player joining. Drill team and cheer openings are also Friday, March 8 ond for the silver medal at her seventh, just out of the Distance runner Se- Marion was in at 11.55 available for those ages 4 to 13 at $300 for the season. San Jacinto College at NFCA Lead-Off Classic, TBA 12.67, and Vann was sixth scoring. bastian Koran scored the in the 100 dash, and his at 13.22. Reagan Dunlap’s time team’s lone gold medal, height of 5-10 in the high Pear Run to aid Pearland PD on May 11 Connor delivered in of 12:30.95 placed her taking the top spot in the jump was also good for The 2019 Pear Run will this year celebrate 15 years of police support, healthy Saturday, March 9 the 200 dash as she took sixth overall in the 3,200 1,600 run with a quick ninth place as the team living and exercise, and members of the jogging public are invited to get involved. Dobie varsity vs. Sam Rayburn, PISD, 11:30 a.m. second place and a sil- run, and Wagner came to time of 4:39.31. scored its best fi nish of the Organized by the Pearland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the ver medal with her time the line at 2:38.00 for sev- At the 800 distance, season. San Jacinto College at NFCA Lead-Off Classic, TBA run through funds raised has previously assisted the Pearland Police Department, helping to purchase equipment, K-9 offi cer needs, offi cer memorials and more. Sunday, March 10 Rutledge’s gem gets baseball past Wharton This year, the goal is to raise $50,000 for a new mobile command center to be San Jacinto College at NFCA Lead-Off Classic, TBA used in SWAT situations and at other large public events. Wharton College threw the middle game blanking Rutledge, ranked as Wharton scored a run in This planned command center will be state-of-the-art in technologies to keep a kink in San Jacinto’s Wharton 3-0 as part of a one of Baseball America’s the bottom of the ninth in- citizens safe and assist with police activities. Participants are encouraged to regis- Monday, March 11 plan to rule Region XIV three-hit shutout. best draft eligible JUCO ning and then walked off ter for the 10k or 5k Run, 5k Walk or the Kids Fun Run. Dobie varsity vs. South Houston, PISD, 11:30 a.m. baseball this season, win- Facing just two hitters players nationwide, is off with a 5-4 win in the 12th In addition, those who choose to be business sponsors for the event will have ning two of three from the over the minimum in the to a terrifi c start. inning to take the series in the opportunity to be seen by more than 1,000 potential customers. There are sev- eral sponsor levels to meet all budgets. SOCCER Gators in the teams’ series gem, Rutledge struck out The freshman right- the fi nale. Seamster had Feb. 27 and March 2. 10 in the game to get the hander is 3-0 and has another solo homer for The Pear Run will be May 11, 2019, held at the Pearland Town Center Pavilion, Friday, March 8 In the opener, Wharton win. struck out 53 batters in San Jacinto College. 11200 W. Broadway in Pearland. The fi rst race begins at 7 a.m. Visit the offi cial Dobie varsity girls at Atascocita, 7:30 came up with a 13-6 victo- Bryan Seamster had a just 30 innings of work. The Gator will be back website at www.pearrun.com for details. Dobie varsity boys host Atascocita, San Jac, 7:30 ry at San Jacinto College. solo homer for the Gators, His earned run average of in action Friday and Satur- San Jacinto’s Jackson and Adam Houghtaling 0.60 is a team-best. The day, March 8-9, with three Ellington Rams to host open player sign-up Dobie JV boys host Atascocita, San Jac, 5:30 Rutledge then continued came up with an RBI dou- Gators’ pitching staff as a conference games against Dobie JV girls at Atascocita, 5:30 his dominating season in ble. whole has a 1.30 ERA. visiting Laredo. The Ellington Rams of the Bay Area Football League will host its fi nal new player registration Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at El Franco Lee Park. For additional information, call team athletic director Javier Escobedo. at Monday, March 11 832-643-2981. Players ages 5 to 12 are eligible to join the Rams for the 2019 sea- Dobie varsity boys vs. Sam Rayburn, Vet., 2:00 24-6A Boys’ Basketball All-District Selections son. The team will also register drill members ages 8 to 13 as well as mascots ages Dobie varsity girls vs. Sam Rayburn, Vet., 6:00 4 to 7. Dobie JV girls vs. Sam Rayburn, Aux., 4:00 Most Valuable Player Second Team Selections Dobie JV boys vs. Sam Rayburn, Aux., noon Tramon Mark, Dickinson, Jr. Dorian Mason, Clear Falls, Sr. Lajaunie tennis is April 26-28 TRACK AND FIELD Garrett Rooker, Clear Springs, Jr. The 2019 Darren La- dedicated and passionate fee for the tournament Thursday, March 7 Offensive MVP jaunie Memorial Tennis for his favorite pastime of is $35 for singles and Dobie girls track at Bayshore Olympics, La Porte, TBA Jaja Sanni, Clear Lake, Jr. Maurice Pinnock, Clear Creek, Soph. Tournament will return to playing tennis. $22.50 per player for dou- Dobie boys track at Bayshore Olympics, La Porte, TBA the Harry Taylor Tennis All players will receive bles. Jalen Wydermyer, Dickinson, Sr. Center in Pasadena April a tournament T-shirt, a Players may also reg- Pasadena ISD intermediate meet, Auxiliary, 4:30 Defensive MVP 26-28. luggage tag and enjoy a ister at www.setteo.com. Francesco Cicalese, Clear Falls, Sr. The DLTSF will con- complimentary opening Registration deadline is BASEBALL Calen Anderson, Clear Creek, Sr. tinue to award college morning breakfast snack. April 14. Thursday, March 7 Jake Mather, Clear Lake, Sr. scholarships to the seniors A free lunch will also The tournament will Newcomer of the Year on the Dobie High School be available for players begin Saturday, April 27, Dobie varsity vs. Clear Creek, Crosby, 9 a.m. tennis team, in addition to and spectators, donated by at 8 a.m. and finish the Dobie varsity vs. Willis, Crosby, 11:30 a.m. Seth Jones, Clear Creek, Fr. Kyle Burt, Clear Springs, Sr. qualifying members of the the Lajaunie family. The next afternoon, with tro- Brook varsity vs. Galveston Ball, Alvin, 10 a.m. Jabari Miller, Dickinson, Jr. Harry Taylor Tennis Cen- Darren Lajaunie Tennis phy presentations at the Brook varsity vs. Elkins, Alvin, 12:30 p.m. Coach of the Year ter. Scholarship Fund vol- conclusion of each divi- The Darren Lajaunie unteers are busy seeking sion of play. Jason Wilson, Dickinson Tieras Barron, Clear Creek, Sr. Tennis Scholarship Fund donors and silent auction The Darren Lajaunie Friday, March 8 volunteers are in the plan- items. Tennis Scholarship Fund Dobie varsity vs. Heights, Crosby, 9 a.m. ning and sponsorship Opening ceremonies, website at www.DLtennis gathering stages for its including a scholarship scholarships.com includes Dobie varsity vs. Dekaney, Crosby, 11:30 a.m. Honorable Mention - Brook eighth annual memorial awards dinner and silent pictures from the 2018 Brook varsity vs. Friendswood, Alvin, 10 a.m. First Team Selections tennis tournament. auction, will be held Fri- tournament and informa- Brook varsity vs. Strake Jesuit, Alvin, 12:30 p.m. Lionel Clark, Sr. Darren Lajaunie began day, April 26. tion on this year’s tour- *Caleb Elsey, Alvin, Sr. his tennis career play- There will be several nament, sponsorship op- ing tennis at Dobie High camp scholarships as well portunities, scholarships Saturday, March 9 Jaren Van Buren, Sr. *Deuce Guidry, Dickinson, Jr. School and graduated as two college scholar- details and more. Dobie varsity at Crosby tourn., trophy rounds, TBA Jordan Baker, Jr. co-valedictorian in 1984. ships awarded to HTTC Those who would like Brook varsity at Alvin tourn., trophy rounds, TBA *Paul Wilson, Clear Brook, Sr. Members of the Dobie junior tennis players. Din- to donate may also do Shane Porter, Jr. tennis team will be award- ner tickets will soon be so on the website. The *John Argue, Clear Lake, Sr. ed entry fees to play in the available for purchase. Darren Lajaunie Tennis Monday, March 11 tournament in his honor. Opening night special Scholarship Fund is a non- Brook JV hosts Clear Creek, 1:00 Hunter Smith, Clear Creek, Sr. All Academic - Brook Lajaunie lost his bat- activities this year include profit corporation, and all Brook sophomores host Clear Creek, 11 a.m. tle with melanoma May HTTC hosting a com- donations are tax-deduct- Casey Davis, Clear Lake, Sr. Shannon Angeletti, Sr. 3, 2011. This scholarship plimentary cardio tennis ible. fund and tournament is a clinic for adults, and a Donations may now Tuesday, March 12 Terrence Woodson, Clear Springs, Sr. Kobe Edmond, Sr. way to honor his memory children’s clinic full of be made via the web- Brook varsity at Clear Creek, 1:00 by helping junior tennis fun tennis games for ages site with a credit card or Brandon Andrews, Clear Brook, Jr. Jordan Baker, Jr. players enjoy tennis and 12 and under. There will one may mail a check or Thursday, March 14 assist with their education also be plenty of giveaway money order to: Darren *Unanimous Selection Shane Porter, Jr. in college. prizes. Lajaunie Tennis Scholar- Dobie varsity hosts Summer Creek, 2:00 He was an electrical Tickets may be pur- ship Fund, 3106 Mossy Matt Ghansyam, Jr. engineer graduate from chased at the HTTC or on Elm Court, Houston, TX Friday, March 15 the University of Texas in the DLTSF website as of 77059, or contact Ca- Brook varsity hosts Clear Creek, 1:00 Carter Ung, Sr. Austin, and a pillar of the April 1. In May, the 2019 mille Lajaunie, commit- community while work- Dobie recipients will be tee chairperson at cjlajau Brook JV at Clear Creek, 1:00 Gage Whiteman, Jr. ing at the Johnson Space awarded their scholar- [email protected] with any Brook sophomores at Clear Creek, 11 a.m. Center. Lajaunie was also ships at the school. Entry questions. CALENDAR

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Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email jpochs- or Carolyn Carmichael at 832-372-3565 or visit https:// Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@ [email protected] for details. youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com/. For details, call 713-661-4200. aol.com for details. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. READ FRIDAY, MARCH 8 8 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, open meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, THE AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484- Fellowship Hall in back. 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Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@ 6-8 p.m. ing on Monday, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino director at [email protected] for details. aol.com for details. CrossRoads UMC – Mercy Hearts meets on the sec- Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions for CSH opportunities and 7 p.m. Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know some- ond and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., at CrossRoads UMC, members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for non- sometimes just a friend... Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of one with scleroderma? Join a support group on the 10030 Scarsdale. The focus is support for families of members. Everyone is welcome. For information, con- NA, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call second Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Memorial Hermann inmates and ex-offenders. The program will provide a tact 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. 281-481-5656 713-661-4200. Northeast Hospital in Humble. Bring a friend. Call Ja- complimentary meal, group Bible study and discus- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s 12 Step 8 p.m. cob Davila at 281-706-6232, or email jdavila@sclero- sion. Child care is provided. This is a confi dential Recovery open meeting Mondays, 7:30 p.m. in the South Belt-Ellington Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads derma.org. ministry and information will be treated accordingly. education bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, Leader UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 5:30 p.m. For details, contact C. Talbot at 281-245-7072 or call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309-2801. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, [email protected]. Continued on Page 4B 11555 Beamer Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 7, 2019

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From left, Dobie’s Cameran Guy, Deon Singleton, Relays at Clear Lake High School March 1. The Rushad Ball and Adam Robicheaux took a break af- foursome combined for a time of 3:34.70, placing ter running the 4x4 relay for the team at the Falcon them third for a bronze medal in the event. Lady Longhorns offense rolls, team scores 42 runs at GCI Continued from Page 1B staggering pace. games to get wins over with a double, and Colun- inning later as the visitors Also against King- Baytown Sterling, Bay- ga had two hits, scored a went on to get the win. wood, Michelle Amezc- town Lee and Brazoswood run and plated another. The Dobie varsity girls’ track and fi eld team out together another Amya Ray, Kenya Horton, Briasia Garza, Jordyn Ridge, Briana Since Feb. 28 with two ua, Jasmin Benitez and before losing a close 3-1 Starting pitcher Mique- strong showing at the Falcon Relays at Clear Lake High School Haywood, Amari Singleton, Grace Castaneda, Erika Tafolla and games at the Goose Creek Wincher all doubled. game to The Woodlands. la Guajardo earned the win March 1. Some of the members of the team are, left to right, (front Zoe Hernandez. The team will be back in action March 7 at the ISD tournament, Wincher In the absence of se- In the final game of with 3 1/3 innings of work, row) Janelle Mooney, Aajaylah Reed, Janya Hunt, (back row) Bayshore Olympics at La Porte. has driven in 19 runs, a nior starting pitcher Alana the tournament for both and De La Cerda finished Ortega, De La Cerda has teams, La Porte plated two it off. played a big role for the runs in the bottom of the Dobie then routed Bay- Lady Longhorns. fifth inning to defeat the town Lee 10-1 as Longoria Against Atascocita, she locals 10-9. was 4 for 4 with three runs may be asked to deliver In that one, Pleasants scored out of the leadoff another great effort. went 3 for 3 at the plate, spot. Dobie 22, Pasadena 0 smacking a double and Benitez scored two runs Dobie quickly got a triple to wind up with and had a pair of runs driv- back to 1-1 in District three runs batted in. en in. 22-6A action following a Wincher, finishing off Wincher had a double long-awaited game with a terrific tournament for among her three hits, and Pasadena. Delayed six herself at the plate, drove drove in three runs. days by weather and sub- in three runs. Dobie got triples from sequent wet fields, the Dobie made four errors Kristen Barba, Karli Bar- game lasted just three in the game, which didn’t ba, Samantha Lopez and frames as the Lady Long- help as the Lady Bulldogs Pleasants. horns rolled 22-0 at the took the win. De La Cerda got the Pasadena ISD complex. In the second of two win with 4 2/3 innings of After driving in 11 games March 1, Dobie solid pitching, and Karli runs at the Goose Creek scored first as Longoria Barba finished the game. ISD tournament, Wincher led off the game with a tri- Wincher drove in five again came up big against ple and scored on Jasmin runs, including three with the Lady Eagles. Benitez’s sacrifice fly. a bases-clearing triple, Smacking a grand slam, But that’s all the fun as Dobie pounded Bra- Wincher drove in five Dobie would have in zoswood 12-2. more runs, giving her 16 an eventual 3-1 loss In that one, Wincher over a six-game stretch. to The Woodlands. tripled twice and also dou- Amezcua, Kristen Bar- Dobie delivered plenty bled to pace the offense. ba, Karli Barba and Taylor of run support to its pitch- Longoria had three Pleasants all doubled in ers while winning its first more hits and scored three the rout. three games of the tourna- times, and Pleasants had a Wincher leads Dobie ment. three-run double and also The weather was not In the Goose Creek ISD tripled. De La Cerda al- great in the least, but Do- opener, Dobie run-ruled lowed just one earned run bie did manage to squeeze Baytown Sterling in five over five innings for the in five games at the Goose innings as Longoria went victory. Creek ISD Invitational. 2 for 3, scoring two runs Now comes a matchup The Lady Longhorns and driving in three more. with the defending state scored 32 runs over three Wincher was 2 for 2 champion. San Jacinto Coyote softball splits tilts against Odessa The San Jacinto Col- hitting behind her. San Jacinto sophomore lege softball team man- Samantha Martinez pitcher Michelle Kristoff aged to dodge the rain doubled to drive in a run was solid in the second long enough to get in a and also scored a run, and game, but the Wranglers’ pair of nonconference Dominique Garcia went Cori Turner was even bet- games against Odessa, 2 for 2 with a double and ter. splitting them. two runs driven in. Turner led Odessa to a The locals won the first Ariana Saenz, stepping 2-0 shutout win, scattering game 10-2 as the offense in at catcher as of late, five hits and no runs for came through in a big way. came up with two hits in the win. Morgan Childs was three at bats. Kristoff went the dis- again the leadoff hitter, Meagan Smith earned tance, allowing five hits going 3 for 3 with a triple the win in the circle as she and no earned runs to go and three runs scored as went four innings, slowing with five strikeouts de- her team did a great job of Odessa. spite the loss.

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