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Serving the Neighborhoods of Aldine, Greenspoint, US59 Eastex, Beltway 8 and North Forest for over 44 Years VOL. 45, NO. 20 TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 , www.nenewsroom.com Scarborough Elementary holds Legislature prepares to end 87th session with virtual grand opening of new campus many bills still pending

ALDINE – Scarbor- ough Elementary School hosted a virtual grand opening on Friday April 23 to celebrate its new campus. The virtual cel- ebration was live online at HoustonISD.org/ LiveTV. Scarborough was among four HISD ele- mentary schools that had to be rebuilt after receiv- ing significant damage and flooding as a result AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEW SCARBOROUGH ELEMENTARY, AT THE CORNER OF of Hurricane Harvey. EDITOR’S NOTE: By law the Texas Legislature EAST LITTLE YORK AND BENTLEY ROAD. must finish the regular 87th session by May 31, Students and staff were aged building, the new although the Governor may call them back for forced to temporarily re- “The Huskies will keep addition unfinished business. locate while the schools on going.” school was reconstructed The following Report is a summary submitted by were razed and rebuilt. The two-story, 91,300 several feet higher to the Republican Caucus, to indicate the progress Though the new school square-foot building fea- mitigate future flood of the most active legislation in the House. opened to students in the tures open, brightly col- damage. fall of 2020, Scarborough ored learning spaces, Present at the Virtual Deadline Night is over Texas House made sure and the fate of House Bills the Lone Star State stays Principal Miriam Medina abundant natural light, Grand Opening were and extended learning Scarborough Elementary is sealed ... or is it? that way this session by said having a virtual When the clock struck passing several priority spaces throughout the School Principal Miriam grand opening marked SCARBOROUGH midnight on Thursday, bills to protect gun rights building for student col- PRINCIPAL MIRIAM Medina, HISD Board of their official homecom- May 13th, the fate of every for Texans. Among those MEDINA ing. laboration. The $23 mil- Education Trustee Kathy House Bill that failed to are the widely supported “It’s symbolic to us lion facility can Blueford-Daniels, and get a 2nd reading on the House Bill 1972 to estab- that we survived, and accommodate about 750 site as the previous HISD Interim Superin- House Floor was sealed. lish permitless carry and that Scarborough is students. The new build- school, but after the dem- tendent Dr. Grenita While these bills are no House Bill 2622 to make strong,” Medina said. ing was built on the same olition of the flood dam- Lathan. longer up for consideration Texas a 2nd Amendment as independent vehicles, Sanctuary State. Click the policy ideas contained here for a recap of those within still have a chance bills and more protecting Lone Star College, Texas State University team through Senate bills and 2A in Texas. For addition- the amendment process. al details, see link in para- Friday May 14 marks graph four of this article. up to address elementary teacher shortage the cleanup period and ELECTION INTEGRI- third reading, where bills TY Houston (April 22) – as State University as may still be amended and Texans have voiced Lone Star College and Tex- freshmen.” face a final record vote be- many concerns over the as State University have The cooperation goes fore being sent to the Sen- security of our elections signed an agreement es- beyond course transfer ate. In the past few weeks and the legislature has re- tablishing a program-to- credit. The faculties from alone, Texas House Repub- sponded with several bills program partnership for the two institutions are licans have scored major to restore integrity to the elementary teacher educa- working together to align victories on Pro-Life, 2nd process. Take a look at the tion. This collaboration the curriculum, giving Amendment, Public Safe- bills that have cleared the will help address the short- TXST faculty insight into ty, and more. To help you House in an effort to re- age of elementary teachers how the LSC faculty is pre- catch up with the bills that store trust in the process. in the greater Houston paring future teachers, have passed out of the For additional details, see area. and vice versa. That im- House, we’ve put together link in paragraph four of “This new initiative proved understanding be- brief summaries on each this article. streamlines the process for tween the two institutions issue with a link to a full CRIMINAL JUSTICE future elementary teach- will result in a vision for recap of bills passed so far. REFORM ers who begin their educa- Burning Glass Technol- College students should teacher preparation that is If you want to research Both Governor Greg Ab- tion at Lone Star College ogies: Labor Insight™ re- arrive more on-point with more shared, aligned and any of the bills in these re- bott and House Republi- to complete their degree at ports there were more than the courses they need that collaborative. caps, go to https:// cans targeted bail reform Texas State University,” 25,000 job postings for el- we can place into the de- Visit LoneStar.edu/Pro- capitol.texas.gov/Search/ as one of the top issues to said Stephen C. Head, ementary school teachers gree,” said Michael grams-of-Study/Associate- BillSearch.aspx. To watch be tackled by the legisla- Ph.D., LSC chancellor. in the Houston-Galveston O’Malley, Texas State Uni- of-Arts-Teaching to learn the Deadline Night video, ture. The Caucus has also “The partnership ensures metro area, ranking it 10th versity dean of the College more about how LSC can go to https:// taken up several strong the coursework Lone Star in the number of postings of Education. “That should teach you the knowledge house.texas.gov/video-au- Criminal Justice Reform College students take in in the nation and 30% enhance time to degree and skills to become an el- dio/chamber/87/. measures to sharpen the their teacher preparation higher than the national completion and keep them ementary teacher. 2ND AMENDMENT focus of our courts and track will seamlessly average of demand. on track for graduation at This partnership was Texas is well-known as transfer to Texas State “With a streamlined the same rate as the stu- Continued. See LSC a pro-2nd Amendment Continued. See 87th University.” plan like this, Lone Star dents who started at Tex- and TSU, page 3 state. Republicans in the Legislature report, p.2

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TO OUR READERS: ✯ The current Covid-19 Aldine ISD Schedule of Graduation Pandemic, weather and economic conditions have Ceremonies May 27-29 A MESSAGE caused us to combine some From Dr. LaTonya Goffney issues every two weeks, and Aldine ISD will hold high school graduation ceremonies Aldine ISD Superintendent to change distribution to Pick- May 27-29. All of the ceremonies will be held at Thorne up locations. See page 8 for Stadium. 50 locations where you can get a copy of the Northeast News, and page 7 for email The schedule is as follows: Message From the Superintendent, subscriptions. We thank you Thursday, May 27 – Hall Success Academy – 8 a.m. for your continued support. Thursday, May 27 – Blanson CTE High School – 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27 – MacArthur High School – 7:30 p.m. April 26, 2021 Friday, May 28 – Victory Early College High School – 8 a.m. Dear Aldine Community, Friday, May 28 – Eisenhower High School – 10 a.m. Friday, May 28 – Aldine High School – 7:30 p.m. First of all, I want to give a big Saturday, May 29 – Carver High School – 8 a.m. Saturday, May 29 – Nimitz High School – 10 a.m. welcome back to our Aldine students! Saturday, May 29 – Davis High School – 7:30 p.m. I hope that all of you have had a Lane School students will participate in their home wonderful “Last First Day of School” school graduation ceremony. and enjoyed the celebrations at your campuses. Let’s Finish Strong and Finish Safe. Today marks the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week. While I COVID-19 87th Legislature am always for our teachers, this Cases as of May 15, 2021 week, we get the opportunity to take Report, a moment and thank them for all HOUSTON AREA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 they do. Our Aldine ISD teachers are 19 COUNTIES one of the key reasons we were able 654,078 POSITIVE public safety to better ticle. to have such a smooth transition Safety Protocols, and Vaccina- 7,391 DEATHS serve Texans. For a look at PRO-BUSINESS today. They are closest to our every- tion News the criminal justice and Texas has the 9th-larg- 609,571 RECOVERED day work — educating and support- Adjustments to Quarantine bail reform bills passed in est economy in the world ing our students. Please join me in and we are committed to Protocols the House so far this ses- showing your appreciation for all TEXAS sion For additional details, keeping Texas strong on teachers this week. Following the guidance of the see link in paragraph four business and jobs. Check Centers for Disease Control, Aldine 2,298,650 POSITIVE of this article. out some of the key victo- ISD will no longer require fully 50,940 DEATHS PROTECTING LIFE ries in the Texas House to STAAR Testing starts back up vaccinated students and staff 20,981,555 SHOTS The Texas House Re- support businesses and this week publican Caucus is leading help them navigate the re- without symptoms to quarantine if one of the most-Pro-Life covery phase post-pandem- As a reminder, STAAR testing exposed to a lab-confirmed positive Texas Legislative sessions ic. For additional details, continues this week. Transportation COVID-19 case. 32,923,177 POSITIVE in state history. From the see link in paragraph four and meals are available to everyone, Individuals are considered fully 585,699 DEATHS Texas Heartbeat Act to a of this article. and dates will be available for vaccinated: pre-ban on abortions, Con- PUBLIC SAFETY 270,341,312 SHOTS students to make up the exams. servatives have delivered Multiple bills address- Two weeks after their second on major victories for two ing public safety have been WORLDWIDE very prominent Pro-Life passed by the Texas House bills this session. this session. Find more in- 162,196,067 POSITIVE DISASTER RE- formation on these public 3,364,690 DEATHS SPONSE safety wins. For addition- 1,436,335,424 SHOTS This session, Texas al details, see link in para- House Republicans have graph four of this article. taken the lead on disaster RIGHT TO WORSHIP response policy to prepare In the last year, Texans COVID-19 for statewide emergencies have seen how quickly the and strengthen our energy right to worship was shut VACCINE grid against severe weath- down by elected officials RESOURCES er. For additional details, overstepping their consti- see link in paragraph four tutional authority. That’s CITY OF HOUSTON of this article. why House Republicans Registration HEALTHCARE have fought to ensure the HoustonEmergency.org/ Texas Republicans are right to worship is never covid19 leading on health care as prohibited in the Lone Star 832-393-4220 they continue to tackle State. HARRIS COUNTY consumer rights, pricing PUBLIC EDUCATION Registration at transparency, and the This session, the Texas readyharris.org OR most important issue: af- House has passed multiple https://vacstrac.hctx.net fordability. This session public education bills that 832-927-8787 has featured monumental will play a pivotal role in RETAIL PHARMACIES dose in a two-dose series, such as changes in how we ap- providing the most effi- the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or Registration at Websites proach access to care by cient and supportive edu- 2020-2021 ALDINE ISD STAN- CVS,Walgreens,Walmart,Sams expanding telehealth and cation to our students DARDIZED TESTING SCHEDULE Two weeks after a single-dose Club,HEB,Kroger,Randalls using existing programs to possible. To see the specif- *All at-home learners must go to vaccine, such as Johnson & HOSPITALS help reduce the costs of ics on these bills, visit our their home campus to take tests on Johnson’s Janssen vaccine houstonmethodist.org prescription drugs for Tex- website. For additional their scheduled day(s). Students who are fully vaccinat- memorialhermann.org ans in need. For addition- details, see link in para- ehhc.care (EH Hospital) al details, see link in graph four of this article. ** May 18 and May 19 are Remote ed are encouraged to provide a copy paragraph four of this ar- Learning Days for students in 3rd, of their vaccination card to their 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade on- campus nurse to enter into their campus students. student health immunization records. Staff will only be asked to It is important for all students — Grantham students learn provide their vaccination records to whether learning at home or on the Aldine ISD Benefits if they are campus — to engage with their identified as an exposure to a about savings accounts lessons and complete assignments, positive case. Fully vaccinated staff quizzes, and projects. If you do not members, who can provide their have a Home Access Center (HAC) from Houston Texan vaccination card, can then be account, please sign up via the Home cleared by the Aldine ISD Benefits Access Center website. Last month Houston zero net worth by 2053 department to return to work. Texans Safety Mike Tho- and 2073, respectively. mas surprised students The impact of the pan- IMPORTANT REMINDERS at Grantham Academy in demic on these communi- Drive-thru rapid COVID-19 Aldine with starter sav- ties has likely accelerated testing continues to be avail- H.U.D. ings accounts and a con- that timeline. By not ed- Preregistration for PreK3, PreK4, able for all Aldine ISD students Efficiency/ versation about the ucating communities and Kindergarten is Open — Fami- and staff. Online registration is importance of financial about the importance of lies can pre-enroll their eligible required and can be found here. I One Bedroom education as part of a Fi- financial literacy, we will students for the 2021-2022 school encourage everyone to continue Housing for nancial Literacy Month be on the fast track to year in three grades — prekindergar- doing their part: wear a mask, campaign for April with squandering the massive ten for three-year-olds (PreK3), Pre- wash your hands, and watch your the Elderly fintech app Goalsetter. buying power that these K for four-year-olds (PreK4), and distance. The appearance took communities have. and Disabled kindergarten. Again, pre-enrollment place via a Zoom bomb Kids who have savings is for new, eligible students entering • UTILITIES & with students. accounts in their names District updates APPLIANCES FURNISHED AISD for the first time. Families can Each account provided are 6X more likely to go We have so many wonderful ELIGIBILITY: students with a $40 seed to college and 4X more click here to begin the preregistra- things happening in our district! investment into savings likely to own stocks by tion process by completing online • Age 62 or older Please make sure to check out the • Physically Disabled and up to five years of fi- the time they are young documents. The deadline to pre- nancial education materi- adults. We have an op- enroll students to PreK and kinder- District News page of the website • Very Low Income als that will be linked to portunity to prepare our garten is May 31, 2021. to stay up to date on everything happening in our district. To schedule an the accounts’ use on Goal- children for a lifetime of setter. Additionally, Tho- financial freedom if we I wish you a wonderful week appointment Family and Community En- mas spoke to students reach them early and ahead. about important lessons teach them in a way that gagement (FACE) With Aldine Pride, CALL that will help them be they can relate to. Keep up with the Aldine ISD 713-692-8541 better savers, investors Goalsetter teaches FACE Department’s May newsletter Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney and owners while allow- kids savings habits early for this month’s event dates and Superintendent ing them to build genera- by letting them save for family resources. APPLY TO: tional wealth. goals they care about, W. Leo Daniels Tower This event is in part- and also pairs that with 8826 Harrell nership with an organiza- engaging financial educa- COVID-19 UPDATES – Testing, Off Jensen between tion-wide effort between tion. The app includes Berry Road & Aldine the NFL Player’s Associ- fun quizzes that are Take Pride in our Westfield ation and Goalsetter, led based on popular culture, by Mike Thomas. so kids are excited about A study released in learning financial litera- Community 2017 showed that Black cy in a way that they have and Hispanic communi- never been drawn to be- Keep it Clean ties were on track to have fore. TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 NORTHEAST NEWS Page 3 C O M M U N I T Y P A G E Lone Star College Honors students receive distinguished award HOUSTON (March 30) based on their own inter- College faculty became award recipients, 44 LSC – Lone Star College Hon- ests and career goals. They much more focused.” Honors College students ors College students Alis- develop analytical, com- “I learned that the re- were accepted to present sa Boxleitner, Joseph munication and leadership search process and experi- their semester-length re- Flores and Joel Reyes re- skills that help them suc- ence is hard work yet fun,” search projects at the con- ceived the Dennis Boe ceed no matter which fu- said Flores, a two-time re- ference which was held Award from The Great ture academic or cipient of the Dennis Boe virtually earlier this Plains Honors Council professional career they Award. “After learning I month. (GPHC). The GPHC spon- choose.” was up for the award Lone Star College offers sors the annual Dennis Lone Star College Honors College students received Applications are now again, I was out to prove high-quality, low-cost aca- Boe Award to highlight the Dennis Boe Award from The Great Plains Honors being accepted for fall that I could sustain quali- demic transfer and career and recognize outstanding Council which recognizes outstanding scholarly work scholarships. Click here to ty work throughout my training education to scholarly work by the hon- by the honors college students of its member learn more about The Hon- time at Lone Star College.” 93,000+ students each se- ors program/college stu- institutions. Pictured (left to right) are Alissa ors College at Lone Star “The biggest takeaway I mester. LSC is training to- dents of its member Boxleitner, Joseph Flores and Joel Reyes. College. have garnered through morrow’s workforce today institutions. “I was inspired to write this experience is that no and redefining the commu- “Lone Star College Hon- 2021 Boe Award win- Speech.” this paper when I was matter how old you are, no nity college experience to ors College undergradu- ners in the Under-60 cred- “The Honors College at watching Pen15 (a televi- matter how many semes- support student success. ates were the only it hours category were: Lone Star College is de- sion comedy series that ters of college you have Lone Star College con- students in the region to Alissa Boxleitner, LSC- signed to meet the needs of depicts middle school life) been in, or what walk of sists of seven colleges, receive this award this Montgomery: “Hypersexu- high-achieving students and was reminded of my life you come from, anyone eight centers, eight Work- year,” said Dr. Katharine alization at Middle School seeking to improve their own middle school dances’ has the capacity to partic- force Centers of Excel- Caruso, LSC associate vice Dances: An Analysis of college transcripts,” said awkwardness,” said Boxle- ipate and engage in mean- lence, Lone Star Corporate chancellor, Honors and In- Self-Presentation in Pen15 Caruso. “Students are en- itner. “It started as a very ingful, scholarly research,” College and LSC-Online. ternational Education. and Big Mouth.” couraged to develop broad analysis, but with said Reyes. To learn more, visit “The recognition by The Joseph Flores, LSC-Cy- projects and coursework guidance from the Honors In addition to the three LoneStar.edu. Great Plains Honors Coun- Fair: “Submit to Sin: Con- cil is a testament to the in- textualizing the Roman credible work these Empire in Augustine’s De- students put into their re- tailing of Sexuality in Con- Lone Star College, Texas A&M University-Central search projects.” fessions.” The award honors the Joel Reyes, LSC-Tom- late Dr. Dennis Boe, ball: “Band-Aids Don’t Fix Texas agreement will ease transfer process former director of honors Bullet Holes: A Pentadic Houston (April 9) – Lone between higher education starting at LSC and com- high- at East Central Universi- Analysis of Emma Gonza- Star College and Texas institutions is established pleting their bachelor’s de- quality, ty. lez’s ‘We Call B.S.’ A&M University-Central by the state of Texas, but gree at TAMUCT. The first low-cost Texas have signed an ar- articulation agreements of these program partner- academic ticulation agreement that like these helps open ships will be the seamless transfer will allow the institutions greater pathways for stu- transfer from Business and ca- Lone Star College greater access for data dents. and Computing programs reer sharing to improve the “We are pleased to part- as well as the LSC Profes- training & Texas State, transfer experience for stu- ner with Lone Star College sional Pilot Program to the education to 93,000+ stu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents. and look forward to wel- TAMUCT Bachelor of Sci- dents each semester. LSC “Having real-time ac- coming its students to Tex- ence – Professional Pilot is training tomorrow’s launched at a celebratory and redefining the commu- cess to individual student as A&M Program. There will also workforce today and rede- Virtual Signing Ceremony nity college experience to information will ensure University-Central Tex- be additional opportunities fining the community col- held Thursday, April 22. support student success. that transfer and advising as,” said Marc A. Nigliaz- for graduate studies lege experience to support LSC is the first to join the Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., services can be efficiently zo, Ph.D., TAMUCT through this partnership. student success. Stephen partnership with Texas serves as chancellor of and effectively done, lead- president. “We are excited LSC also offers bache- C. Head, Ph.D., serves as State University with LSC, the largest institu- ing to even greater student that students will have lor’s degrees in Nursing, chancellor of LSC, the larg- more community colleges tion of higher education in success,” said Stephen C. greater access to early ad- Cybersecurity and Energy, est institution of higher across the state anticipat- the Houston area with an Head, Ph.D., LSC chancel- vising resources from our Manufacturing and Trades education in the Houston ed to participate in the fu- annual economic impact of lor. “This agreement will university as well as being Management providing area with an annual eco- ture. nearly $3 billion. Lone help Lone Star College stu- able to provide scholarship even more transfer path- nomic impact of nearly $3 Lone Star College offers Star College consists of dents stay on track and be information and other ways for LSC bachelor billion. Lone Star College high-quality, low-cost aca- seven colleges, eight cen- able to transfer to Texas transfer student benefits graduates into TAMUCT consists of seven colleges, demic transfer and career ters, eight Workforce Cen- A&M University-Central that may be available to master’s programs. eight centers, eight Work- training education to ters of Excellence, Lone Texas by reducing the them.” Learn more about all force Centers of Excel- 93,000+ students each se- Star Corporate College number of steps they These agreements set the TAMUCT programs by lence, Lone Star Corporate mester. LSC is training to- and LSC-Online. To learn would normally need to the foundation to map out visiting TAMUCT.edu/Ac- College and LSC-Online. morrow’s workforce today more, visit LoneStar.edu. take.” 4-year curriculum pro- ademics. To learn more, visit The transfer of credit gram plans for students Lone Star College offers LoneStar.edu. Page 4 NORTHEAST NEWS TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 ✯ O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ ✯ ✯ THE OPINION POSTSCRIPT By the League of Women Voters By Carrie Classon

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AUSTIN—Today, League of Women Voters of Tanner and Dakota are waiting for me. Texas president Grace Chimene issued the They’re standing at the following statement in response to the passage of corner of their chain-link SB 7 in the Texas House of Representatives: fence, watching the side- “For democracy to work for all of us, it must walk. They know I’m com- ing, even if they don’t know include us all. In total disregard for what voters exactly when, even if they want, the Texas House of Representatives chose can’t see the sidewalk very to pass a major election bill - SB 7 - that greatly well and can’t hear at all. limits voting methods, complicates voter assis- Tanner and Dakota are tance, and adds criminal penalties for election my two oldest dog custom- ✯ ers, dogs I give treats to workers. The League of Women Voters of Texas nearly every day. My hus- (LWVTX) is deeply disappointed in both the band, Peter, has decided outcome of this election bill and the process by STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS against paying the big bucks which it ultimately passed. for high-priced dog treats By Gary Borders full of questionable ingredi- “SB 7 erects deliberate barriers to silence our ents. He bought himself a most vulnerable citizens: voters with disabilities, dog-bone-shaped cookie cut- the elderly, and communities of color. ter, did some research on the internet, and now he bakes “Further, the process by which the bill was healthy dog treats for me to passed is shameful. Committee hearings lacked ‘Constitutional Carry’ bill take on my daily hike. As safety protocols and civility, discouraging in- you might imagine, as the person, public testimony. While citizens were Treat Lady, I have a lot of close to becoming law loyal customers. allowed to provide written comments online, Some of the dogs have The Texas Division of these comments were not made part of the official It is a near certainty even tracked me to my record or read at hearings. The final House that Texans will be al- Emergency Management home. Matilda, a pudgy cor- and the Texas Military De- debate did not begin in earnest until 2:45 am. lowed to carry handguns gi, knows where I live and without a license in the partment have opened the pauses every time she walks “Voting and elections are fundamental to our near future as House Bill State Mobile Vaccination by with her owners, licking democracy. We had hoped for a more democratic 1927 passed both cham- Team Call Center. Texas her lips. One day, Snoopy, process and an outcome that would benefit all bers and heads to a confer- businesses or civic organi- the giant Bernese mountain voters instead of a few legislators. ence committee to hash out zations can call 844-90- dog, who I meet on the trail, amendments added in the TEXAS to schedule a visit was walking by the house. “The League advocates for an election system Senate version. from a state mobile vaccine Snoopy is now almost a year and a half old and weighs where every American can safely and freely cast Gov. Greg Abbott has team. their ballot. In partnership with other community To qualify, a business or more than 170 pounds. said he would sign the bill, I told Peter, “That’s organizations, we asked legislators to carefully organization must have 10 which means Texans Snoopy!” and (probably un- or more employees, visitors weigh election security with preserving voting would no longer be re- advisedly) called out the rights. The League identified strong legislative quired to obtain a license or members who wish to be front door, “Hey, Snoopy!” opportunities to improve election security, such to carry a handgun either vaccinated. Snoopy stopped in his tracks “Vaccines are the most as bills implementing online voter registration, openly or concealed. and stared. effective tool in Texas’ Darron and Monica, electronic tracking of mail ballot applications and Ultimate passage of the bill means Texas would ticulturists, worried their fight against COVID-19, Snoopy’s owners, came and mail ballots, and more secure election equipment. join at least 20 other states trees have died. and we are committed to chatted on the stoop and I “Texans across the state responded to League with similar laws. Maybe so, maybe not, making COVID-19 vac- thought no more about it. Action Alerts to contact their legislators to oppose A University of Texas/ says veteran TFS forester cines even more widely Snoopy, however, has a very Courtney Blevins. He ad- good memory. legislation that would institutionalize barriers to Texas Tribune poll indi- available to Texans across vises property owners to the state,” Abbott said. A few days later, we saw voting. Over 80,000 emails regarding voting cates most Texans oppose wait before taking down an “The State Vaccine Call Darron and Monica and rights were sent to our Texas legislators. unlicensed carry and sup- Snoopy passing (probably port criminal and mental oak tree that still might Center will help connect come to life. “I think most intentionally) on the other “SB 7 was wholly substituted in the House background checks before businesses and civic orga- side of the street. Not want- of the oaks are going to Elections Committee with the language of HB 6, all gun sales. nizations with these life- ing to be pests, we didn’t the other massive “election integrity” bill. As come through okay,” saving shots and ensure holler out the door. But we Blevins said. “If your tree passed in the House, SB 7 contains a few amend- DROUGHT CONDITIONS that more Texans have an were watching Snoopy star- CONTINUE TO IMPROVE is leafing out really late, opportunity to get vacci- ments, such as deleting the requirement that ing at our house and walk- ACROSS STATE it’s obviously stressed. But nated. ing more slowly. Finally, he assistants disclose the reason the voter needs Much-needed rain in most trees die from a com- The Texas Department came to a dead stop on the assistance and pairing down some of the addition- April has continued to ease bination of stressors, not of State Health Services is sidewalk, still staring at our al authority given to political poll watchers. As drought conditions, accord- just one thing.” inviting pediatric health front door. We could see Dar- SB 7 continues through the process; however, it ing to the Texas Water De- Blevins and longtime care providers to enroll in ron tugging on his leash, will be reworked and revised behind closed doors velopment Board. horticulturist and syndi- the COVID-19 vaccine pro- and that’s when Snoopy de- cided to lie down. Snoopy Midland, for example, cated columnist Neil Sper- gram, in anticipation of the - in the conference committee. went on strike. received 2.2 inches last ry both say there is no expansion of the Pfizer There isn’t much you can “When finally passed, this bill will affect how month, more than the pre- hurry to take down an oak vaccine emergency use au- do when a 170-pound dog we cast ballots and run elections in Texas for tree, even it is actually vious six months com- thorization to include ado- has decided he is going to lie years to come - voters deserve better! Unfortu- bined. Right now, 65% of dead. The best time to lescents 12 years and down on the sidewalk. We nately, the majority of Texas legislators chose not the state is experiencing plant is in the fall or early older. saw Darron and Monica’s to listen and to confirm their definition of ‘elec- drought conditions, main- winter, and even dead DSHS sent a letter to growing frustration and tion integrity’ is restricting voting rights and ly in South and West Tex- trees rarely pose an imme- more than 3,000 pediatric that’s when Peter yelled instilling fear for all involved in the election as. diate danger. providers who already give from the door, “Hey, More rainfall in early “If your tree is dead, Snoopy!” process.” vaccines to children. May should improve the there’s no rush to take it With vaccine supply ex- Snoopy leapt to his feet The League of Women Voters is one of America’s drought situation even down,” Blevins said. ceeding demand, DSHS and bolted straight to our oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organiza- more, according to TWDB. “That’s one big mistake will now fill vaccine orders door, dragging Darron down the steep hill in front of our tions. Formed in 1919, LWVTX represents more people are making. They’re as they come in and discon- OAK TREES STILL in a big hurry to take that house. Snoopy landed in a than 13,000 grassroots advocates and 34 local tinue allocating the vac- happy, panting pile on the RECOVERING FROM thing down, thinking it’s cine weekly. The vaccine is Leagues across the state. The League never WINTER STORM stoop. dangerous to leave a dead available more widely than “You see?” he seemed to supports or opposes candidates for office or Winter Storm Uri didn’t tree standing, and it’s not.” ever at hundreds of Texas be saying to Monica and political parties. The League encourages the just wreak havoc on home- locations. Darron. “We had to visit!” informed and active participation of citizens in owners and businesses OUTREACH PROGRAMS Snoopy is a very sweet dog. government and seeks to influence public policy that suffered from broken AIMED TO BOOST VACCINE NEARLY TWO-THIRDS HAVE All the dogs are sweet. through education and advocacy. Membership is pipes and the extended RATE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE Fergus, a cattle dog of some open to people 16 years and older. power outage. The Texas As the rate of COVID-19 DOSE type, leaps into the air A&M Forest Service notes vaccinations continues to More than 19.3 million whenever he sees me on the League of Women Voters of Texas: lwvtexas.org that oak trees across the slow, several outreach pro- Texans have received at trail and gives me a kiss on state are slow in leafing grams are attempting to least one dose of the COV- the face. His owner no long- out, prompting many prop- reach Texans where they ID-19 vaccine — more than er says, “Stop, Fergus!” be- erty owners to contact hor- work and live. two-thirds of the state’s cause there is no stopping population — while 8.59 Fergus from kissing me. Fer- ✯ gus loves the Treat Lady. million are fully vaccinat- And I really don’t mind at Take Pride in ed, according to DSHS. all. OPINION The number of new cas- As we prepare to leave Harris County Judge our Community es continues to drop, with this place, I think of all the 17,999 reported in the last dogs I am going to miss and Lina Hidalgo Keep it Clean week, along with 364 I wonder if they will miss deaths, according to the me. But I know there are Coronavirus Resource dogs in every state, in every Statement from Harris County Judge Lina Center at Johns Hopkins country, and every dog Hidalgo on SB7 Texas Voter Suppression Legisla- ✯ University. At its peak in needs a treat. I don’t think tion NORTHEAST NEWS mid-January, nearly I’ll stop being the Treat Lady, living somewhere else. 5906 Star Lane, Houston, TX 77057 159,000 new cases were Tanner and Dakota are reported in a single week (713) 266-3444 • FAX (713) 977-1188 still waiting at the fence. I “The tentatively approved voter suppression email: [email protected] along with 2,311 deaths. give them each a treat and law is built on a pernicious lie, a lie that corrodes website: www.nenewsroom.com Lab-confirmed COVID-19 Tanner barks in excitement. patients who are hospital- our American democracy from within by pushing Founded in 1977 by Vic & Donna Mauldin His bark is loud and strange the falsehood that widespread voter fraud exists ized across the state re- because he is deaf, but I can Gilbert Hoffman...... Editor & Publisher mained steady last week at in Texas. Each time this lie is told, each time Mei-Ing Hoffman...... Associate Publisher tell he is happy—even if he 2,508, according to DSHS. Lewis Spearman...... Advertising Director can’t see me, even if he’s not policies are passed based on this lie, our democra- entirely sure where this cy is weakened. Willie G Glasgow...... Marketing Executive Julieta Paita...... Assistant Editor Gary Borders is a veter- treat is coming from. I want to acknowledge the lawmakers that Luis Hernandez...... Production Mgr. an award-winning Texas “You’re such a good dog,” Gerardo Hernandez...... Asst. Production Mgr. journalist. He published a I tell him, scratching his fought all night, and made some headway, to gray muzzle. “You deserve a temper some of the most dangerous provisions in number of community newspapers in Texas dur- treat.” this bill. Published each Tuesday by GrafikPress Corp. Any erroneous statement which Till next time, may appear will be corrected when brought to the attention of the publisher. ing a 30-year span, includ- Most importantly, the passage of this bill has Liability for errors is limited to the reprinting of the corrected version. Sub- Carrie missions are encouraged, in person, by mail, by Fax, or by email, to ing in Longview, Fort once again made it mainstream in Texas for laws [email protected] Stockton, Nacogdoches Carrie Classon’s memoir and Cedar Park. Email: to be written that make voting more difficult. Founding Member North Houston Chamber (now Houston Intercontinental) is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn This is a dangerous path for Texas to travel.” Member Texas Press Association [email protected] . more at CarrieClasson.com. TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 NORTHEAST NEWS Page 5 S P A N I S H P A G E Mensaje del Superintendente, 20 de abril de 2021

Estimada comunidad de Aldine: este mes.

Primero que nada quiero darles una gran ACTUALIZACIONES DE COVID-19 – Prue- bienvenida a nuestros alumnos de Aldine. Espero bas, protocolos de seguridad y noticias sobre que todos hayan tenido un maravilloso “Último vacunación día de clases” y hayan disfrutado de las celebra- Ajustes a los protocolos de cuarentena ciones en sus escuelas. Terminemos fuertes y terminemos seguros. Siguiendo la guía de los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades, Aldine ISD ya no requerirá que Hoy marca el primer día de la Semana de los alumnos y el personal completamente vacuna- Agradecimiento a los Maestros. Aunque siempre dos sin síntomas sean puestos en cuarentena si se estoy a favor de nuestros maestros, esta semana exponen a un caso positivo de COVID-19 confir- tenemos la oportunidad de tomarnos un momento mado en laboratorio. y agradecerles por todo lo que hacen. Nuestros maestros del Distrito Escolar de Aldine (Aldine ISD) son una de las razones clave por las que Las personas se consideran completamente pudimos tener una transición tan fluida hoy. vacunadas: Están más cerca de nuestro trabajo diario: educar Dos semanas después de su segunda dosis en y apoyar a nuestros alumnos. Por favor, demos una serie de dos dosis, como las vacunas Pfizer o especial agradecimiento a todos nuestros mae- Moderna, o stros esta semana. Dos semanas después de una vacuna de dosis única, como la vacuna Janssen de Johnson & Remoto para los estudiantes en 3°, 4°, 5°, 6°, 7°, y Las pruebas STAAR comienzan de nuevo esta Johnson 8° grado que estudian en la escuela. semana Se anima a los alumnos que estén completa- Es importante que todos los alumnos, ya sea Como recordatorio, las pruebas STAAR con- mente vacunados a que proporcionen una copia de que estén aprendiendo en casa o en la escuela, tinúan esta semana. El transporte y las comidas su tarjeta de vacunación a la enfermera de la participen en sus lecciones y terminen tareas, estarán disponibles para todos, y las fechas para escuela para que la ingresen en sus registros de cuestionarios y proyectos. Si no tiene una cuenta que los alumnos recuperen los exámenes. vacunación. Solo se le pedirá al personal que de Home Access Center (Centro de Acceso Desde proporcione sus registros de vacunación a Benefi- el Hogar; conocido por sus siglas HAC en inglés), cios de Aldine ISD si se identifica como una regístrese a través de la página web Home Access HORARIO DE PRUEBAS ESTANDARIZADAS exposición a un caso positivo. Los miembros del Center. 2020-2021 ALDINE ISD personal completamente vacunados, que pueden * Todos los alumnos que aprenden en casa RECORDATORIOS IMPORTANTES proporcionar su tarjeta de vacunación, pueden ser deben ir a su escuela de origen para tomar los La preinscripción para PreK3, PreK4, y Kin- autorizados por el departamento de Beneficios de exámenes en los días programados. dergarten está abierta — Las familias pueden pre Aldine ISD para regresar al trabajo. ** Mayo 18 y Mayo 19 son Días de Aprendizaje inscribir a sus hijos elegibles para el ciclo escolar Las pruebas rápidas contra COVID-19 con- 2021-2022 en los tres grados — prekínder (PreK o tinúan disponibles para todos los alumnos y preescolares) para niños de 3 años (PreK3), Pre-K personal de Aldine ISD. Se requiere registrarse para niños de 4 años (PreK4), y jardín de infancia en línea y puede accederse aquí. Animo a todos a o kindergarten en inglés (kinder). Nuevamente, la seguir haciendo su parte: ponerse un cubrebocas, preinscripción es para alumnos nuevos y elegibles lavarse las manos y cuidar la distancia. que ingresan al AISD por primera vez. Las Actualizaciones del distrito familias pueden dar clic aquí para comenzar el proceso de preinscripción completando los docu- ¡Hay tantas cosas maravillosas sucediendo en mentos en línea. La fecha límite para preinscribir nuestro distrito! Por favor, asegúrese de leer las a los alumnos en PreK y kínder es el 31 de mayo noticias del distrito en nuestra página web para de 2021. estar al día con nuestro diario acontecer. Relaciones con la familia y la comunidad Les deseo una excelente semana. (FACE) Con orgullo Aldine, Manténgase informado con el departamento Dra. LaTonya M. Goffney FACE de Aldine ISD con el boletín del mes de Superintendente mayo para eventos y recursos para las familias de E N T E R T A I N M E N T Page 6 NORTHEAST NEWS TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 Special Purpose “La Promesa” high school opens in the fall

High school students emotional needs. able to Aldine ISD fami- newly arrived in the U.S. A Choice School lies, but seats are limited. from non-English speaking Families and their chil- To ensure your child’s spot, countries or with limited dren have choices in Aldi- apply today! English proficiency — will ne ISD. They can choose To enroll https:// receive intensive English from Aldine’s various enroll.aldineisd.org/login. language learning instruc- unique academic programs To select another lan- tion, core academics, and — known as Choice guage to fill out the online support services at the Schools from throughout enrollment form, click on new, innovative program the district. Students do “Select Language” at the set to launch in fall 2021. not need to be zoned to top of the page. Aldine ISD continues to Choice Schools. Choice Would You Like to develop programs that give Schools are open to Aldine Learn More About La all students access to high- ISD students that meet the Promesa and Meet the quality schools and learn- criteria, but they must ap- Principal? ing experiences that ply. Leading La Promesa as prepare them for the fu- La Promesa, a Choice its principal is Ana ture. All means all, includ- School, will be housed Fernanda Flores-Bolívar. ing those new to America, within Aldine High School, Originally from México, also known as newcomers. where it will have an en- Flores-Bolívar has worked The latest choice school, La tire wing dedicated to the in education for more than Promesa, aligns with the program. In the 2021-2022 a decade. She started her district’s strategic goal school year, La Promesa teaching career as a bilin- that ensures all Aldine will only serve ninth grad- gual teacher in Aldine ISD ISD students learn in an ers. It will add a grade lev- in 2006 before taking on environment that is safe, el each year until becoming leadership roles at the welcoming, and support- a 9th-12th grade campus. campus level. Her most re- ive. During the second year, cent position was serving Newcomers come to the 2022-2023, La Promesa as the principal at Orange school district with special will implement two Career Grove Elementary School. needs, like learning a new and Technology Education She holds a master’s de- language, adapting to a (CTE) pathways. While a gree in education from St. new culture, and adjusting decision has not been an- Thomas University. to a new school system. nounced, Aldine ISD has a Flores-Bolivar has a law The school is the latest ini- tradition of selecting CTE degree from Universidad tiative from Superinten- pathways in fields that are Iberoamericana, one of the dent Dr. LaTonya M. in high demand. What most prestigious universi- Goffney. She believes this does all this mean for La ties in Mexico City. environment will support Promesa students? The Principal Flores-Bolívar them so that they can suc- students at La Promesa will be hosting virtual re- ceed. will have the opportunity cruitment tours for Aldine La Promesa, which to obtain industry certifi- ISD families interested in translates to “the promise” cations and associate de- learning more about La in Spanish, will focus ex- grees. They will also be Promesa and the applica- clusively on students who earning college credit tion process. Families can are new to the U.S. and while in high school as well visit the links below to come from non-English as completing their degree learn about the new Choice speaking countries or with sooner. School option. limited English proficien- La Promesa is opening Virtual Information cy. The curriculum will ad- in collaboration with the Sessions dress their unique needs Partnership with Interna- If you are interested in and provide a rigorous, ac- tionals Network. joining a virtual meeting, ademic college-readiness Why choose a Choice please click here to com- education and a strong School? — A Best-Fit plete the short four-ques- support system. La Prome- School for Your Child tion form online to select sa promises to develop stu- All children are unique. one of the dates. dents’ knowledge and Each learns in different Thursday, April 29 at skills to lead and thrive ways, has aspirations for 3:30 p.m. anywhere. Staff will also different careers, and is Saturday, May 1 at 9 work with students and interested in different sub- a.m. families to create a strong jects. The more options Families that complete sense of community with there are that better suit the online form to attend Six Core Outcomes for La a student’s interests, the one of the sessions will re- Promesa Students — Re- better for the student. The ceive more information on silience, Growth Mindset, district believes that if all virtually joining the ses- Social Awareness and Re- students can attend a sions. Organizers will pro- spect, Agency, Biliteracy, high-quality school that vide information in and Technological Litera- matches their interests, multiple languages. cy. they will achieve their ac- Do You Have Ques- Every course will have ademic potential. tions? English learning instruc- Students don’t need to If you can’t join the ses- tion embedded in its les- be zoned to a Choice sions, families can call sons. The intent will be School, but due to their (281) 448-5237 and send that students are working popularity and limited emails to to improve their English space, they do need to ap- [email protected]. literacy skills all day, ev- ply. You can visit La Promesa’s ery day. In addition to En- If La Promesa is the website and also follow the glish as second language School for You, Enroll school on Twitter services, Aldine ISD will TODAY! @LaPromesa_AISD. address students’ social- The program is avail- Houston Community College Hosts Two Vaccination Sites May 19-22

HOUSTON (May 14, tan Houston area. Houston Community 2021) Houston Com- Faculty and staff College (HCC) is munity College’s Acres (full-time, part-time comprised of 14 Centers Homes and Central and adjuncts) who of Excellence and campuses will be receive a vaccination at numerous satellite COVID-19 vaccination the locations during centers that serve the sites on Wednesday, scheduled work hours diverse communities in May 19 through will not be charged the Greater Houston Saturday, May 22 from leave. More informa- area by preparing 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tion will be sent by individuals to live and vaccines are adminis- Talent Engagement work in an increasingly tered by the Texas through a TE News e- international and National Guard at no mail. technological society. cost to the public, in HCC is one of the The operation will be partnership with the country’s largest singly extended if demand Texas Department of accredited, open- warrants. Emergency Manage- admission community ment. WHAT: Pfizer colleges offering associ- vaccine ate degrees, certificates, The second doses of workforce training and the vaccine are sched- WHEN: Wednesday, lifelong learning uled for Wednesday, May 19 through opportunities. To learn June 9 through Satur- Saturday, May 22 from more, visit hccs.edu. day, June 12 from 10 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. to 6 p.m. at the WHERE: Houston same locations. Community College’s Walk-ins and drive- Acres Homes and ups are encouraged, Central campuses and no appointment is Acres Homes necessary. 630 W Little York The Texas National Rd. Guard is delivering the Houston, TX 77091 Pfizer vaccine at the two HCC sites in Central College support of irradicating 1300 Holman St. the pandemic crisis in Houston, TX 77004 the greater metropoli- TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 NORTHEAST NEWS Page 7

COMMUNITY Aldine ISD teacher accused of Hit & Run Driver left Victim inappropriate relationship injured

WATCH HOUSTON – An Aldine Independent School District teacher Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Depart- was arrested and charged after being accused of an improper ment’s Vehicular Crimes Division need the pub- relationship with a student in the Houston area. lic’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible Fatal Shooting at 925 Greens Helen Page, a business teacher at the Aldine for a Hit and Run – Failure to Stop and Render School, is accused of having a relationship with a former stu- Aid. Road dent. Investigators said 49-year-old Page began communicat- On April 4, 2021, at approximately 6:17 pm, the ing with the 15-year-old last summer. Investigators with the victim was riding a dirt bike northbound on the Houston police are investigating the fatal shoot- District Attorney’s Office found nude pictures during a foren- 4700 block of Hirsch Road. A silver Ford F-150 was ing of a man at 925 Greens Road about 9:35 p.m. sic investigation of Page’s cellphone, also traveling northbound slightly ahead of the on Wednesday (May 5). which led to the felony charge of “im- complainant. The suspect made an abrupt left turn, proper relationship with a student” lev- which caused the victim to strike the back of the The victim, Willie James Woods, Jr., 30, was pro- ied against her by prosecutors. suspect’s vehicle. The victim suffered bodily inju- nounced dead at the scene. According to court documents, Page ries and went unconscious as a result of the colli- told investigators, “This was a huge mis- sion. The driver of F150 did not stop and render HPD Homicide Division Sergeant K. Meek and take.” aid to victim and fled the scene. Detective S. Overstreet reported: Aldine ISD issued the following state- The suspect’s vehicle is a silver colored 2009-2014 ment: Ford F-150 4-door pickup truck, with black after- HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting in a “Aldine ISD has been informed that a former staff member market rims and tires. It also has an “FX2” sticker parking lot at the above address and found Mr. at Aldine Ninth Grade School has been charged with improp- on the bed of the truck Woods, Jr. with multiple gunshot wounds. He was er relationship with a student. This allegation was investi- Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for infor- pronounced deceased at the scene. gated by the district in January of 2021. The staff member mation leading to the charging and/or arrest of the The suspect is described only as a male or fe- was immediately removed from the school when the investi- suspect in this case. Information may be reported male wearing a black hoodie. gation began and resigned from the district on Feb. 5, 2021. by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online “The district turned over the investigation to the Aldine at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Anyone with information in this case is urged to Police Department and charges were filed. Aldine ISD does Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECT- contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308- not condone nor tolerate any employee who engages in inap- LY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligi- propriate behavior. The safety and security of our students 3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. ble for a cash reward. will continue to be of paramount importance to Aldine ISD.” THETHE FRUGALFRUGAL FROGFROG CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CALLCALL 713-266-3444713-266-3444 TOTO REACHREACH 50,00050,000 READERSREADERS

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