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4455 yearsyears ofof ccoveringovering SSouthouth BBeltelt The Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, March 4, 2021 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 46, No. 5 Heavy trash pickup set City residents south of Fuqua will have heavy trash pickup Thursday, March 11 (second Thursday Hays accused of killing grandmother, brother of the month). City residents north of Fuqua and west of the Gulf Freeway will have heavy trash pickup Fri- A double homicide took place around 11 tracking the suspect down, eventually con- day, March 12 (second Friday of the month). March a.m. Tuesday, March 2, in the 11100 block of fronting him in the parking lot of the Academy is for tree waste. Due to a larger amount of debris be- Cayman Mist Drive near Beltway 8 and Black- store in the 10400 block of the Gulf Freeway. A ing discarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, pick- hawk. struggle ensued, with Hays being struck in the ups may be delayed. For information, visit www.hous According to police, the victims were the head at least once. He was not seriously injured, tontx.gov/solidwaste or call 311. shooter’s grandmother and younger brother. police said. Drive-thru fish fry continues The suspect was apprehended near the Gulf Family members were able to detain Hays St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Freeway and Edgebrook shortly after the inci- until police arrived. The suspect was arrested Hall Road, will host a drive-thru fi sh fry Fridays dent. without incident and taken into custody. through March 26, 4 to 7 p.m. in the rear parking While no names had been released by police “They were able to take the individual, de- lot. Dinner consists of a breaded USA catfi sh fried at press time, neighbors identifi ed the victims tain the individual,” said HPD Commander fi llet, hush puppies, cole slaw, corn on the cob, as Carmen Hays and Bryce Alexander. The Matt May. French fries, tartar sauce and a drink. Baked fi sh fi l- shooter was identifi ed as Eric Hays. Alexander “Our offi cers arrived. They were able to re- lets are available in limited quantities. Cost is $10. was a former Dobie High School student. cover the weapon that was used – or a weapon Cash and credit are accepted. All money raised will According to police, offi cers responded to a we believe was used – and were able to take the benefi t KC local and community projects. shooting-in-progress call to fi nd the two victims suspect into custody.” Beltway closures planned dead, apparently killed by gunfi re. Prior to the arrest, a massive manhunt was un- Arrow shows location of double murder on Cayman Mist at Carmalee. At least one northbound and one southbound During this time, family members were Continued on Page 2 Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be closed from SH 225 to Vista daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. through March 4. Franklin Moses named Secondary Principal of the Year At least one northbound and one southbound Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be closed at Dobie Principal Franklin Moses was recently around the central theme of service and support,” well-deserved accolade.” and is an advocate for the South Belt. He is asked Spencer Highway continuously through 4:30 p.m. named Pasadena ISD’s Secondary Principal of a Pasadena ISD press release stated. “Franklin is Similar praises were lauded by colleagues to support many community and district events Tuesday, March 9. the Year. child-centered and academically focused in all of At least one eastbound Beltway 8 frontage road when nominating Moses for the honor. that spotlight the district.” A second colleague lane will be closed from Furnman to Scott Street/ “Franklin Moses’ leadership story revolves his decisions. “Franklin has been a personal mentor for me reinforced this point. Fellows Road daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Mr. Moses has continued the strong traditions and taught me things to do as a principal,” said “Mr. Moses has faithfully served as principal Thursday, March 4. of J. Frank Dobie High School and has built a one colleague. “He is respected among his peers Continued on Page 2 The closures are associated with the ongoing climate and culture that is beyond compare. project to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes Franklin Moses is a great example of how effec- in each direction. tive leadership can have a profound infl uence on CB teacher arrested on sexual assault the entire school community.” A Clear Brook High School teacher was arrest- Creek ISD offi cials said they were unaware of the Gulf Freeway closures set Moses has served in the position since 2012. ed Saturday, Feb. 27, on sexual assault charges that accusations when they hired Valle and a thorough Two alternate northbound and southbound main allegedly took place out of state in 2016. background check had been conducted on him. lanes and frontage road lanes on the Gulf Freeway He previously served as assistant principal at will be closed from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 Dobie, beginning in 2005. Ricardo Valle, 34 of Seabrook, was charged with “The Texas Education Agency, for certifi ed to SH 96 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly He is the fi fth principal in Dobie’s 52-year two counts of sexual assault, one count of offi cial educators, requires all candidates be fi ngerprint- from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 31. history, succeeding Steve Jamail, who had held misconduct, one count of endangering the welfare ed prior to receiving certifi cation,” said CCISD At least one northbound and one southbound the principal position for 11 years. of a child and one count of criminal sexual contact. Communications Offi cer Elaina Polsen. “In lane on the Gulf Freeway will be closed from FM A Louisiana native, Moses is a 1998 graduate Valle served as a choir teacher at Brook since CCISD, prior to hiring a candidate, we verify 517 to FM 518 in League City daily from 9 a.m. to of McNeese State University and a former math August 2018. He has been placed on administrative that the candidate has been fi ngerprinted and ap- 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through teacher and girls’ basketball coach at DeRidder leave pending the outcome of the charges. proved through TEA. Fingerprinting provides Wednesday, March 31. Closures may intermittently High School in Louisiana. According to investigators, the alleged crimes us with Texas DPS information, as well as FBI affect two lanes of traffi c and include alternate en- Pasadena ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. took place while Valle was as a music teacher at background information. Updated information is trance and exit ramp closures. At least one northbound and one southbound DeeAnn Powell praised Moses’ performance. Ocean City High School in Ocean City, N.J. Val- added directly to the Texas clearinghouse. Import- lane on the Gulf Freeway will be closed from FM “Franklin Moses is a model leader and le reportedly resigned from his position in June ant note: the clearinghouse allows us to receive 2004/Camp Wallace Access Road to FM 519/Main well-respected among all stakeholders,” said 2016 after the allegations were fi rst reported. Clear Continued on Page 8 Street in La Marque daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Powell. “His Dobie pride is evident in all of his nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Wednesday, decisions. We are proud of the accomplishments March 31. J. Frank Dobie High School has achieved under Friendswood man arrested by Pct. 2 The northbound exit ramp from the Gulf Free- his leadership. Pasadena ISD is fortunate to have way to NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 will be com- A Precinct 2 on federal fi rearms possession charges. Mr. Franklin Moses represent the district as the warrant execution Upon attempting to execute the warrant, Wis- pletely closed through Friday, Dec. 1. Motorists Secondary Principal of the Year.” wishing to access these intersections may exit using on Friday, Feb. noski fl ed the scene, attempting to elude Dep- the exit to FM 518 and proceed on the northbound This sentiment was shared by Pasadena ISD 19, led to a police uties. After a brief vehicle chase, Wisnoski’s frontage road to the intersections or exit using the Associate Superintendent Alyta Harrell. chase and multiple vehicle struck a concrete curb, leaving his vehi- Bay Area Boulevard exit ramp, then make a U-turn “It is a privilege and joy to work with Frank- other charges be- cle inoperable. and travel south to the NASA Bypass or FM 528. lin,” Harrell said. “His mantra is ‘Better,’ and ing fi led. Deputies and agents were able to take Wisnos- Two alternate northbound and southbound main he does just that – Franklin makes people bet- The incident ki into custody at this time without further inci- lanes and frontage road lanes on the Gulf Freeway will ter. With his ability to facilitate and guide oth- began around 5 dent. be closed from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street ers to have a growth mindset, students, staff, p.m. when depu- Wisnoski was taken into custody by Precinct nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 1. Dobie high school principal, Franklin Mo- parents and community partners feel a sense of Both the northbound and southbound entrance ses was named the Pasadena ISD Secondary ties with the Pre- 2 deputies and charged with felony evading in ownership and pride because of his leadership.