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CROSBY CHURCH Highlands Extreme Machine Sunday Cyclist killed saving fiancée HIGHLANDS – Devin 2004 Cadillac Deville driv- Custer and his fiancée en by Jason Stewart. To Stephanie Thompson were date, he has not been on a bicycle ride last Mon- charged with any traffic day night, Oct. 21 around violation, but it is still un- 7pm on Barbers Hill Road. This was there usual See CYCLIST, page 6 evening rou- tine, on the same road. In the dark- ness, a car ap- Crosby Church hosted their annual Extreme Machine Sunday with bog proached races, booths, bounce houses, and a fantastic car show. This year over behind them, 110 vehicles entered the car show making it one of the largest held in this and struck them, killing area. The contest announcements drew an ever widening crowd of Custer. Howev- spectators and conetstants. Crosby Volunteer Fire Department came out er, he sensed to demonstraite the jaws of life and to show the kids the big old red the oncoming trucks. After services concluded Rev. Smith was everywhere on the campus vehicle and ✯ welcoming guests and getting stand arounders to participate in the events pushed Thomp- going on everywhere. This year from the television show Extreme Ninja son aside, sav- IN THE Challenge a new competitive climbing apparatus was erected to keep the ing her life. young and athletic busy. They were STARS See Extreme Macine Photo Album, Page 8 struck by a Devin Custer and Stephanie Thompson

EVENTS Churches United benefitting local area

THURS. OCT. 31 Big State Oilfield Servic- known who have received of assessing and meeting es, Inc. recently held their help from CUIC in times the needs of the folks who Pct. 2 Halloween first annual golf tournament of need or natural disas- come here for assistance. Party, Highlands and last Friday, met with ter. Churches United in Through partnerships representatives of Churches Caring is a non-profit with our local member and 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at San United in Caring (CUIC) to Thrift Shop and Assis- Jacinto Community Center, supporting churches, the 604 Highlands Woods Dr. donate the proceeds of tance Center serving the Houston Food Bank, and a $3,000 to the non-profit As- Crosby, Huffman, and whole host of others who THUR., NOV. 7 sistance Center in Crosby. Barrett Station commu- contribute time, money, Veterans The donation was received nities. Donations are ac- goods, and services, we by Skip Greenwade, Board cepted daily for sale at have a chance every day to Celebration President of CUIC. Funds garage sale prices in the make a difference right 6:30 p.m. at Cougars will be used for purchases of Thrift Shop at 944 here in the community. Stadium food and toys for the CUIC Church Street. CUIC is I consider it an honor annual distribution to its cli- operated by volunteers and a privilege to be in- SAT., NOV. 9 ents. from area churches who volved with CUIC and I Big State Oilfield Servic- also support the work of encourage anyone looking Huffman es, Inc. is located in Crosby the Assistance Center, for a way to help – even if and was established and is which has been in opera- Fun Fest Pictured left to right are Shawn Nelson & Cory it’s just for a couple of owned by the Nelson broth- tion since 1983. hours a week – to stop by 10 am - 4 pm at Jack ers, Shawn and Cory. Their According to Skip Nelson, owners of Big State Oilfield Services, Inc., Spence Stadium, 24403 E. and see where their inter- kindness was in response to Greenwade, “Our volun- and Skip Greenwade, Board President of Lake Houston Parkway. ests and talents can be put many whom they have teers do a remarkable job Churches United in Caring (CUIC) to use. ” SAT., NOV. 9 VETERAN’S DAY PARADE Line up at 9:00 Parade Boo Bash brings Fall Festival attracts begins at 10 a.m. hosted by Eastside Veteran’s 11:00 Feed the Crosby together crowds to Methodist Veterans hosted by American Legion Post 658 preparing the food is Hungry Jax.

BIRTHDAYS Oct 31--Judy Dunn Kylah Ellsworth William Gomez Natalie Smith Nov 2--Bob Fikes Joseph Delome Nov 3--Brittany Gleason Natalie Welch Nov 4--Peggy Clark Nov 5--Mary Dobson Crosby Community Center held their annual Boo Wesley “W.G.” Zarsky Bash Party last Saturday from Noon until 3:00 Nov 6--Heather Hortman p.m. attracting a swarm of trick or treaters as well as locals ready to participate in community DEATHS based activities. The lavish Halloween Robert Eugene Hughes decorations and colorful decorations made a The Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Crosby United Methodist Church Melba Robles Ortiz festive event and the food was very reasonable. was attractive for everyone, at left Don Cox prepares the popcorn, in the Volunteers welcomed visitors and directed others backgrond Rev. Jamie Lea sings a lovely blues note as families visit booths Additions or Corrections to the varied attractions available to viewing and and bounch houses for fun and entertainment. are welcome, 713-266-3444 classes available to enlisted. See Methodist Church, Page 8 See more Boo Bash, Page 2

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Robert E. Lee High School is pleased _to an- nounce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2019–2022 for its unique _implementation of technology where every student learns with iPad and teachers use iPad and Ap- ple TV to help facilitate learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that use Apple technology Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman to inspire creativity, collab- Katie Ward (second from left), Algebra II teacher, oration, and critical think- and student Esmerelda Gonzalez (middle) show ing. They showcase Shae Cottar (left), Goose Creek CISD board innovative uses of technol- member, and Jess Cottar, community member, ogy in learning, teaching, Deborah Florus was the featured center of the Crosby American Legion and the school environ- how the Classkick app works. fish fry dinner last Friday. A live auction featured Eddie Foster as auctioneer. ment and have document- ed results of academic accomplishment. “Becoming an Apple Distinguished School for Boo Bash the third time is unprece- dented in Goose Creek CISD. This is another great example of the pro- fessionalism and constant focus our teachers have in improving the level of in- struction on our campus,” said Dr. Joseph Farn- sworth, REL principal. “Lori Roberts, our educational technology special- Photo by Katie Dean ist, played a huge role in Lauren Spyker tries out a new recipe while Ethan our success! We have em- Selman videos in Chef Ginger Zoidis’ Culinary Arts braced the 21st Century class. technological skills that our students need to be successful after high relads2019 to download school. This is a tremen- teacher Katie Ward is able and read the book. dous recognition that to give her students in- Built in 1928, Robert E. again illustrates the fact stant and relevant feed- Lee High School has a rich that Robert E. Lee High back on their math work history as the oldest high School is the flagship high using the app Classkick. school in Baytown. Tradi- school of Baytown.” Through Classkick, stu- tions, such as the school The selection of Robert dents are also able to anon- colors of maroon and white, E. Lee High School as an ymously ask for assistance the Gander mascot and the Apple Distinguished from their instructor or saying, “Once a Gander, “Chuck” Thompson smiles as he chaperones the hay ride around the park School highlights the classmates on solving Always a Gander,” have near Crosby Community Center and the Crosby Branch Library. The hay school’s success as an inno- problems if they are stuck. been passed down through ride was one of a bevy of activities at the Boo Bash last Saturday near vative and _compelling Student Juan De La O the years. Proud alumni Hare Road in Crosby. Delicious sandwiches were also for sale to supporters. learning environment that likes Classkick “because it recall Doc Severinsen play- The majority of the Crosby Community Center activities are self supporting engages students and pro- helps improve my learning ing a concert with the REL vides tangible evidence of Band in the 1960s and the and members supported rather than a tax based pay out. The weather and gives me immediate academic accomplishment. feedback.” Learning for excitement surrounding was certainly favorable for turn out and outdoor fun. Students are engaged in teachers is also embedded President Ford’s visit to collaboration and team- into the school culture. Stallworth Stadium for a work through the use of Teachers participate in Gander football game in iPad. In Ginger Zoidis’ Cu- digital badge challenges 1976. Nearly destroyed by linary Arts classes, stu- and professional develop- fire in 1987, the school was dents use iPad to create ment to help increase their rebuilt, and it was honored how-to recipe videos using technology skills. Ninety- with a historical marker iMovie and Clips to share four percent of the faculty dedication, sponsored by their knowledge on creat- (including teachers, ad- the Baytown Historical ing a variety of dishes. ministrators, and counse- Preservation Association, With iMovie, Deaf Educa- lors) has earned Apple in 2013. Today, REL serves tion students Dejaree Teacher Certification for nearly 1,800 students and Gray, Stephanie Hernan- iPad. These examples and houses the STEM Acade- dez, and Yaneli Gonzales more can be found in the my, which recently were able to add picture- book This is Us: Robert E. achieved Model Status, the in-picture American Sign Lee High School on Apple highest rating granted by Language (ASL) transla- Books for iPhone, iPad, or the National Career Acad- tions to their recipe in- Mac. Visit http://bit.ly/ emy Coalition. 281-328-5869 structions. Algebra II

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ROUND- Arrest made in murder of Crosby man A man has been arrest- tives and Rangers over Where the trial will be held UP ed in Las Vegas, Nevada 1,500 hours was invested has not yet been deter- and charged with the mur- in making the arrest. I felt mined, it might be held in der of Ralph Leroy Macha- confident that detectives Harris County where it is la. could make an arrest and believed, according to fo- According to Chambers secure a conviction for the rensics reports, the murder County Sheriff Brian Haw- killer of Lee Machala,” the was committed or in Treats on thorne, James Rupert Sheriff continued. Chambers County where Howard, 69, of Houston He is being held in the the body was found. the Trail was arrested by the Las Chambers County Jail “Very fortunate that October 31, 2019 -Trick Vegas Metro Police Depart- with a baild of one million each body that has been or Treat on the Jenkins ment on a warrant issued dollars. dumped here we were able Park Trail, 5:30 pm - 10 pm, by Chambers County Ralph “Lee” Machala to make an arrest and con- 4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Judge Larry Cryer. the proprietor of Pooky’s viction. I feel blessed to Rd., Baytown, Tx 77520. “Howard by no means is Tavern was found a victim have an effective Criminal a rookie in the criminal of a brutal murder in Investigation Division. ” justice field,” said Sheriff Chambers County on Sept. J. Rupert Howard Ralph Leroy Machala said Hawthorne. Beach City Hawthorne. 23, death came from a sin- Accussed Victim “Lee” Machala, a 1979 “I am very proud of our gle gunshot. The body was Crosby High School grad- News Criminal Investigation Di- found on FM 2354 in a Texas Rangers tracked tions finally deciding to uate, was an avid benefac- Update from vision’s professional rela- house being shown by a lo- Howard as he fled the venture to Las Vegas, tor of the Shriner’s Commissioner Billy tionship with local cal realtor. state, roaming about North where the cameras made Children’s Hospital. Combs Rangers between detec- According to the Sheriff, Carolina and other loca- sure he ran out of luck. Needlepoint Road is closed from Kilgore Parkway to SH 99 for realignment construction. Dayton Police Officer After construction Needlepoint Road will Freaky Deaky intersect with FM 565 delivers baby in allowing motorist to travel both north and south between FM 565 and I-10 pickup truck without paying a toll. rave was loud Construction is expected to take between 4 to 5 months. I apologize for the inconvenience, but the benefits will be much greater than the inconvenience. TX-DOT finally got approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with removal of the S-Curve on FM 565. This project is expected to bid in the spring of 2020. TX-DOT has appropriated funds to widen FM 565 to 5 lanes with 10’ shoulders from SH 146 to SH 99. The project will include a bridge over the rail road tracks and reworking the intersection with FM 1405. This project is slated for 2022. Jackey Lasater, Mayor, Beach City** Young people enjoying the Freaky Deaky party at Houston Raceway Park in Chambers County. Law enforcement interdiction caused the bass to be Goss turned down and the after party to be cancelled. Memorial MONT BELVIEU– So, Promoters at Disco Don- would not be invasive or Dayton Police Officers helping woman in labor. promoters decided to host nie Persents texted, “In an disturbing to the general Library a concert called Freaky effort to be good neighbors public. Throughout the Deaky at Houston Race- and limit sound levels event Saturday and Sun- It was just another was going to come before events way Park last weekend but within the surrounding day, the Chambers Coun- morning on patrol for Day- EMS arrived, so I just had area, Freaky Deaky is pro- ton Police Officer David to help,” Meyers said. These are the events neighbors decided that the ty Sheriff’s Office was actively canceling the Meyers - until he delivered The officers cleared the taking place at the Sam and music was too loud to be monitoring the sound lev- Green Velvet afterparty a baby in the front seat of back seat to allow the front Carmena Goss Memorial tolerated and law enforce- els on a decibel meter. The tonight on site. We apolo- a pickup truck. seat to recline and Meyer Branch Library the week of ment was called in to reg- promoter was warned of gize for the inconvenience On Thursday, October stepped in to assist. Offic- Monday, November 4, ulate the sound. sound level issues and and look forward to bring- 2019. According to the Cham- traffic flow problems on 24, Meyers, along with Of- ers Fontenot and Gonzalez ing Green Velvet back to • Tuesday, November bers County Sheriff’s De- Saturday night. ficers Jasmine Fontenot came alongside to encour- Houston soon. Tickets will 5 - 10:00 am, Baby & Me partment, “Ongoing efforts “The promoter made nu- and Juan Gonzalez, re- age and coach Major with be refunded in full, auto- (ages 0-24 mos) to lower the noise level at merous adjustments and sponded to a call for service breathing. • Tuesday, November Houston Raceway Park matically, at point of pur- changes at the request of in reference to a female on “The baby came out and 5 - 6:30 pm, Book Club at have resulted in the can- chase. Please allow 3-5 the Sheriff’s Office and Orchis Rd., who was in la- I caught him,” said Meyers. Yepez Vineyard we will be cellation of the after hours days for the funds to be Houston Raceway Park. bor with contractions that “He started to cry right discussing November 9 by party, reducing the bass returned to the account The promoter voluntarily were 2 minutes apart. away, so we knew he was Colleen Hoover. speakers from eight to two, used to make the pur- made additions and chang- Arriving at the scene, ok.” • Friday, November 8 - reducing the sound levels chase.” es to meet the requests of they found Kelly Major sit- This was a first for Mey- 10:30 am & 2:00 pm on all five stages, no tail- The Freaky Deaky Mu- the Sheriff and Houston ting inside of a pickup ers, not being trained in Storytime (ages 0-5) gating, and no loitering or sic Festival promoter was Raceway Park manage- truck. With contractions the finer skills of midwife- • Library Fundraiser: playing music in the park- approved for a mass gath- ment. Some of the chang- at less than a minute ry, but his training in keep- Let us wrap your gifts for ing lot. Sheriff Hawthorne ering permit by Chambers es included cancelling apart, it became apparent ing calm during stressful you while you help a good and our Command staff County Commissioners scheduled events and that the baby was not go- situations helped. The new cause! Bring your are on site and are recep- Court prior to the event. bringing in charter buses ing to wait, so Officer Mey- baby boy was placed on the unwrapped gifts tive to the complaints The information provided to help move the crowd ers stepped in and helped mother's stomach awaiting 16"x12"x11" or smaller to made by the public de- as required was sufficient and assist in the ride share Major with the delivery of the arrival of EMS, who the library and we will mand to reduce the noise and proper. He assured the her baby boy. arrived about 3-5 minutes wrap them for you for just level.” Commissioners Court that See Loud Rave, Page 8 “With contractions so after the baby was deliv- $2.00 per gift. Wrapping the music sound levels close, we knew the baby ered. paper will be provided or you can bring your own if you wish. Every Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - Noon Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Liberty County beginning Tuesday, November 19 - Thursday, AUSTIN, Texas – A Di- zens Organization grants to help pay for tem- - Description of the dam- er Service Center at 800- December 19.Call Sam and saster Recovery Center 220 Peach Ave. porary housing, home re- age 659-2955. Carmena Goss Memorial will open Tuesday, Oct. 29, Cleveland, TX 77327 pairs and other serious - Information about in- Disaster recovery cen- Library, Mont Belvieu at in Liberty County to help Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. disaster-related expenses surance coverage ters are accessible to peo- 281-576-2245 with any disaster survivors affected Seven days a week (un- not met by insurance or - A current contact tele- ple with disabilities. questions. by Tropical Storm Imelda. til further notice) other assistance programs. phone number American Sign Language Recovery specialists To register, go online to - An address where they interpreters may be avail- from the Federal Emergen- Texas homeowners, DisasterAssistance.gov or can receive mail able to assist at a DRC. Annual cy Management Agency, renters and business own- call the FEMA help line at - Bank account and FEMA Disaster survi- the U.S. Small Business ers in Chambers, Harris, 800-621-3362. Help is routing numbers for direct vors who are deaf, hard of Veterans Administration, state and Jefferson, Liberty, Mont- available in most languag- deposit of funds hearing or have a speech federal agencies will be at gomery, Orange and San es and phone lines are Low-interest disaster disability and use a TTY Day the center to answer ques- Jacinto counties that were open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. sev- loans from SBA are also may call 800-462-7585 to Judge Lucia Bates tions about disaster assis- included in the major di- en days a week until fur- available to businesses, register. Those who use would like to invite local tance and low-interest saster declaration for Indi- ther notice. private nonprofit organiza- 711 or VRS (Video Relay Veterans to a free breakfast disaster loans. They can vidual Assistance may Survivors who plan to tions, homeowners and Service) or require accom- at the courthouse, 701 W. also help survivors apply apply for uninsured and register with FEMA at a renters to cover residential modations while visiting a Baker Rd., Suite 101 for federal disaster assis- underinsured damage and DRC should have the fol- and business losses as a center may call 800-621- Baytown. Please reserve by tance. losses incurred from Sept. lowing information: result of the disaster. Ap- 3362. All disaster recovery calling 713-274-0904 by 17 – 23, 2019. - Social Security num- plicants can visit the DRC Friday, Nov. 1 Center location and Individual Assistance ber for one-on-one assistance, hours are: for homeowners and rent- - Address of the dam- visit www.SBA.gov/disas- See Recovery Center, Cleveland Senior Citi- ers may be eligible for aged primary residence ter, or call SBA’s Custom- Page 6 ✯ ✯ Page 4 Star Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL STAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 ✯ O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ ✯ THE Social POSTSCRIPT By Security Carrie Classon Matters “More Owls” First, I noticed the owl. by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor “Peter! Did you see the owl?!” Association of Mature American Citizens Our last Airbnb in Spain had a ceramic owl. So, when I found a similar owl—in a similarly inconvenient location—I took it as a good omen. Income Tax on Social Security “What owl?” my husband, Peter, said. vs. the Earnings Test Then I found four more owls, bringing our tally up to five. “Five owls! Now I know this is Dear Rusty: I retired Security will withhold going to be a good trip!” from work this year (age some of your benefits – $1 “Huh,” Peter agreed. 62) and I will receive my for every $2 you are over (Sometimes Peter’s not as first social security bene- the limit. If that is what effusive as I am.) fits in September. Is there you're referring to then, We are staying in Frigiliana, a a special rule for the first yes, there is a special rule small town in the south of Spain. year you retire that allows for the first year you are The rent was suspiciously you to not pay taxes on collecting Social Security. cheap, but the reviews were all your social security since That special first year rule good except to say that the you have earned no other says that if you claim ben- Governor issues disaster declaration house was on a road with stairs. income since you retired? efits mid-year and you There is a good reason for this: Before I retired, I earned have not yet reached your the town predates wheels. about $50,000, which I full retirement age, you'll for storm-stricken counties Roads with stairs work perfectly know is more than the usu- be subject to a monthly fine if you don’t drive on them. al allowed income. Signed: earnings test for the re- We were dropped off as close Retired Senior mainder of that year, rath- AUSTIN — After severe ✯ as possible, then faced the Dear Retired Senior: er than the annual test. So, weather struck north and challenge of dragging our I'm afraid there is no such if your benefits start in east Texas on Oct. 20, Gov. STATE CAPITAL luggage up the stairs (which was "first year" rule which ex- September, provided you Greg Abbott issued a disas- actually the road) to the little blue empts you from paying in- don’t earn more than ter declaration naming a door of our house. We met our come tax on your Social $1470 in September or any list of counties in that re- HIGHLIGHTS landlady who was both Security benefits. When month thereafter in 2019 gion. By Ed Sterling informative and hardy as she you file your Federal in- you won't lose any benefits. Among the counties hefted our luggage over the come taxes with the IRS But if you do exceed that named are: Cass, Collin, cobblestone. you will need to claim your monthly limit, even by $1, Dallas, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, Peter and I have our travel Social Security (SS) bene- you won't be entitled to Kaufman, Lamar, Panola, priorities well synched. First, fits as part of your income, any SS benefits for that Rains, Rockwall, Rusk, Update: Vaping, lung Peter made ice cubes because and whether it is taxable month. The monthly test is Tarrant, Van Zandt and issues we need more ice than any will depend upon whether only in the calendar year Wood. The Texas Department European can imagine. We don’t your "modified adjusted you claim benefits - it goes “By issuing this decla- of State Health Services care. We like ice. Peter makes gross income" (MAGI) for away for you in 2020 and ration, Texas is providing has identified 147 Texas ice cubes in small plastic cups the year exceeds $25,000 you'll be subject to the an- local officials with the re- cases of severe lung disease he brings along. “Wonderful ice cubes!” Peter (if you file single) or nual earnings test only for sources they need to quick- in people who reported they remarks, every time he does this. $32,000 (if you file mar- next year. ly respond and recover had “vaped” before develop- Then we found the tourism ried-filing jointly). "MAGI" Please note that the from this storm,” Abbott ing symptoms. One of the office (there actually was one!) includes your taxable in- earnings limits are consid- said. In addition to provid- patients has died. after we took a wrong turn and come from all sources (your erably more if you are ing access to state resourc- In its Oct. 22 weekly up- asked directions at the gelato “adjusted gross income” claiming in the year you es, the declaration waived date on the use of e-ciga- shop. I did not have a gelato as it from your Federal income will reach your full retire- certain regulations to rettes (“vaping”) and lung was threatening to rain and no tax return), plus any tax- ment age. If this were the make it easier for utility disease, the agency report- one likes to eat gelato in the rain. exempt interest you may year you will reach your companies to bring in out- ed that state health offi- Plus, I had just polished off an have received, plus half of full retirement age, the of-state resources to assist cials are gathering more in restoring power. entire bag of cookies I bought your annual Social Securi- annual limit would be pendable high-speed in- information about 17 oth- The storm brought high just to see if they were any good. ty benefits. If your MAGI $46,920 and the monthly ternet for everything from er possible cases to deter- winds, heavy rains and at (They were.) exceeds the above levels, limit would be $3910 educational and medical mine whether they are least four tornadoes. Tor- Then we went to the big then up to 50% of your So- (these limits change annu- services to agricultural consistent with the symp- nadic action ravaged a grocery store which was not big cial Security benefits will ally). However, if you stay technology and online toms and substance use swath 40 miles long but had everything we needed. become a part of your tax- fully retired and don’t re- sales.” seen in cases in Texas and through the Dallas area, They had a lot of vegetables and able income; or if you ex- turn to work you will not Air monitoring 48 other states. causing widespread de- a variety of beans, including ceed $34,000 (filing single) need to worry about the increases Respiratory symptoms struction in residential ar- some I could not identify. So, or $44,000 (filing married- Social Security earnings The Texas Commission include difficulty breath- eas and businesses, forcing naturally, I bought them. It turns jointly) then up to 85% of test but, depending on on Environmental Quali- ing, shortness of breath and many closures and result- out they were mammoth fava your annual SS benefits your “MAGI,” you may ty is enhancing its air- coughing. Some people ing in the loss of electrical beans with skin still on them. will become taxable. If you need to pay income taxes monitoring capabilities have also experienced nau- power to tens of thousands Who knew fava beans had skin? don't exceed those levels on your Social Security thanks to new equipment sea, vomiting and diarrhea. of customers. Who knew it had to be removed? your SS benefits aren't tax- benefits. funded by the Texas Leg- Clinicians are urged to ask able as income. Damages attributed to Peter made soup with the islature and savings from patients with these symp- fava beans. After the soup was However, I suspect you This article is intended the storm, currently esti- the agency’s 2019 budget. toms about a history of va- cooked, Peter fished the beans may be confusing income for information purposes mated at more than $2 bil- The Legislature grant- ping, gather as much out of the soup and skinned tax on your Social Securi- only and does not represent lion, continue to be ed TCEQ’s request to information as possible them. This is not the recom- ty benefits with another legal or financial guidance. updated. equip up to three new ve- about suspected cases, and mended order of operations. rule - Social Security's It presents the opinions Report: The digital hicles with real-time, mo- report them to DSHS. “It’s not that bad!” Peter said. "earnings test" which, if and interpretations of the divide bile air-monitoring Nationally, 1,479 cases “It’s like shucking shrimp!” (Peter you have not yet reached AMAC Foundation’s staff, More than two million technology. Meanwhile, have been reported. The is such a romantic.) your full retirement age, trained and accredited by Texas households still do budget savings are being DSHS and agencies in oth- Then I went up to the sets a limit on what you not have access to high- the National Social Secu- used to fund the installa- er states are working with bathroom and opened the door can earn without your ben- speed internet service. rity Association (NSSA). tion of three new automat- the U.S. Centers for Dis- to the rooftop terrace. The efit payments being affect- Those findings are in- NSSA and the AMAC ed gas chromatograph air ease Control and Preven- bathroom is upstairs, all by itself, ed. If you are collecting cluded in the top story of Foundation and its staff monitoring stations in the tion and the Food and Drug and the entrance to the terrace is benefits before you have the October edition of “Fis- are not affiliated with or Houston area and the pur- Administration to gather through the bathroom. (It is an reached your full retire- cal Notes,” a monthly pub- endorsed by the Social Se- chase of new handheld air evidence about what the unusual arrangement.) Outside I lication produced by the ment age and you exceed curity Administration or monitors. cases have in common and discovered two cats on the roof comptroller’s office. the annual earnings limit any other governmental Previously TCEQ’s to determine a cause. who immediately made it clear The story says the digi- ($17,640 for 2019) Social entity. vans were equipped with AGs target online they were expecting a handout. I tal divide between urban instruments only capable sales rustled up some milk. I am quite and rural Texans "has se- of collecting data while Texas Attorney General sure they will show up tomorrow rious implications for edu- stationary and required a Ken Paxton on Oct. 22 an- expecting bigger things. cation, telemedicine, time-consuming process to nounced he has joined a bi- Of course, not everything agriculture and small busi- deploy and calibrate. The partisan coalition of 47 could go well. We failed to find ness.” newly equipped vans will state and territorial attor- any kitchen towels—which now Texas Comptroller Glen provide the ability for rap- neys general in calling on constitutes an emergency. (A Hegar commented about id survey assessments, al- Facebook, Craigslist and person needs at least one minor the story in an Oct. 23 lowing the agency to eBay to take action against emergency just to keep sharp.) news release, saying, “It’s quickly sample pollutant alcohol sales on their plat- We went to bed early. It a wired world today and we hot spots, map air concen- forms. started to rain. There had not can’t expect our state to trations, and identify loca- A letter from the coali- been much rain, so everyone flourish unless we make tions for sampling over tion asks the companies to: was grateful. I was lying in bed sure as many Texans as longer durations. —Review the current when I saw it. possible have access to de- content posted to their web- “Peter! Another owl!” sites and to remove illegal The church bells stop ringing postings for the sales and/ at 10:00 pm. At least, I think they or transfer of alcohol prod- do, as that is the last thing I ucts; and remember. H I G H L A N D S C R O S B Y —Develop and deploy “Six owls!” I said to Peter, as programming to block and the church bells rang. ✯ prevent platform users “Umm,” Peter replied. I could StarStar✯CourierCourier from violating state laws. tell he was impressed. 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Robert Eugene ✯ feet of Jesus. Historical Society Hughes She was known for her love of life and adventure, as well as her competitive views old Crosby spirit. In addition to being OBITUARIES an avid checkers player and die-hard Astros fan, she enjoyed riding her bi- photos cycle, parasailing, and tub- ing well into her ‘80s. She The Crosby Historical Melba Robles Ortiz stayed active with yoga Society held their quarter- and exercise classes, loved ly meeting last Saturday, Melba Robles Ortiz, 84, to dance, and attended ev- Oct. 19 at the Brethren joined her Lord and Savior ery quinceañera, gradua- Church hall. Jesus Christ on Oct. 22, tion, and wedding she The members and 2019. She was born on Aug. could, often being the last guests, totalling about 75 5, 1935 in Laredo, TX, and on the dance floor. She was persons, were given a pre- lived in Channelview, TX, proud of her children view of Jody Fuchs histor- for 55 years. She was pre- Ramiro, Antonio, and ical picture book “Two Robert Eugene Hughes, ceded in death by her hus- Mary, as well as her grand- Hundred Years: Crosby’s Sr., 92, passed away October band Ramiro G. Ortiz, son-in-law Jackie, who Bicentennial Story.” 25, 2019 in Pasadena, Texas. parents Blas and Angela served in the US Marine Fuchs has been collect- Robert was born on April 23, (Pedraza) Robles, sister Corps. She also had the ing photos for about two 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Aurora Robles, and broth- honor of attending the great-grandchildren, and 2 years, and has amassed an ers Antonio Robles, Blas 243rd Marine Corps Ball Jody Fuchs parents Claude and Viola great-great-grandchildren. impressive archive of Robles, Daniel Robles, in Camp Pendleton, CA, for (Gray) Hughes. He was a She was an active mem- about 3500 photos, out of for the upcoming BiCen- WWII veteran, and Robert David Robles, and Jose the 5th Marine Regiment. ber of St. Andrew Roman about 40,000 that he has tennial event, and is look- Guadalupe Robles. She is Visitation will be on Mon., proudly served his country in Catholic Church of Chan- screened. ing for other old or survived by her sisters De- Oct. 28 from 5–8 pm at the Army, 86th Ordinance, nelview for almost 50 Crosby was settled in interesting photos of the 147th Company, as well as in lia Casablanca of San An- Carter-Conley Funeral years. She gave selflessly 1823, making it one of the community. He is working tonio, TX, Elidia Robles of Home, 13701 Corpus the Coast Guard as a Mer- of her time, talents, and oldest settlements in Tex- with members of the Cros- Corpus Christi, TX, and Christi St., Houston. Visi- chant Marine. At the conclu- heart in many volunteer as. It will celebrate its Bi- by Historical Society, Don- sion of the war, Robert met Dolores Torres (Raymond) tation and rosary will be at activities, caring for com- centennial in 2023. na Davenport and Klaus of Pasadena, TX; by her 5 pm on Tues., Oct. 29 at and married the love of his munity members even Lifetime resident Jody Duda. brothers Santiago Robles St. Andrew Catholic life, Derna Maria (Memmo) when struggling herself. Fuchs, is preparing a pho- Some of these photos and they enjoyed 70 years of (Lala) of Lake Forest, CA, Church, 827 Sheldon Rd., She was involved in the tographic history of the are also on Facebook, with Joe L. Robles (Rose) of San Channelview (rosary at marriage until her passing in church as a eucharistic community in preparation new postings regularly. Diego, CA, and Richard 6:30 pm, refreshments af- 2017. He enjoyed fishing and minister, as a member of he also had fun going to the Robles (Benita) of Pasade- terward in the parish hall). the “Double Nickel” social na, TX; by her sisters-in- Funeral mass will be on casinos. group, counting weekend law Lili Robles of Corpus Wed., Oct. 30 at 11:30 am Robert will be remembered offerings, and other church as a dedicated and loving fa- Christi, TX, Delia Robles of at St. Andrew Catholic services, such as visiting Houston, TX, and Dolores Church. Friends and fami- ther, grandfather and friend. those who were home- Bolanos of Corpus Christi, ly will gather for intern- He is preceded in death by his bound or in nursing wife, Derna Maria Hughes; TX; and by her brother-in- ment at 2 pm at Houston homes. She was also active law Juan Ortiz of Phoenix, National Cemetery, 10410 granddaughters, Bethanny in Catholic Daughters of AZ. Veterans Memorial Dr., and Caitlyn Hughes; half- the Americas #2068, Le- brothers, Norman J. “Toodles” She will be remem- Houston under the direc- gion of Mary, Vincentian bered as a loving mother, tion of Carter-Conley Fu- Hughes and Donald “Don” Society of St. Vincent De grandmother, great-grand- neral Home. Hughes. Robert is survived Paul, and St. Andrew’s An- by his children, Lilly Hughes mother, and great-great nual Bazaar, among oth- and partner, Dennis W. Ren- grandmother. She is survived by her children ers. Even with these fro, Robert E. Hughes, Jr. and volunteer activities, she wife LeeAnn, Roger Hughes Ramiro Ortiz (Wanda), An- Railroad and Town Center, now FM2100. was always there for her and wife Jerri; grandchildren, tonio Ortiz (Susan), Mary Ortiz-Dvorak, Raymond children, grandchildren, Austin Hughes, Zackery and their families. She also Hughes, Jarred Hughes; Ortiz, Richard Ortiz opened her loving home great-grandchildren, Kandis (Sylvia), Melbie Vinson (Chuck), Angie Wolf (Jon), and heart to her children’s 13701 Corpus Christi St., Golden, Kolby Hughes, Tuck- friends whenever they Houston, TX 77015 er Hughes, Tred Hughes; half- Mandy Ortiz, and Carlos were in need. She will be 713-455-5100 sister, Vel McAllister; as well Ortiz (Theresa). Her lega- cy includes her 23 grand- remembered as truly dem- www.CarterFuneral- as extended family members onstrating the hands and Houston.com and friends. children, 31 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, Original Crosby schoolhouse, with biplane. October 31, 2019 in the chap- el of Carter-Conley Funeral Home with Pastor Kent Wil- son to officiate. Graveside services with military honors BIBLE kingdom was called ... ? 5. Who said, "Be sure will follow at 1:00 P.M. in Mesopotamia, Egypt, your sin will find you Houston National Cemetery TRIVIA Judah, Syria out"? Matthew, David, under the direction of Carter- Noah, Moses Conley Funeral Home. 3. From Luke 13, by Wilson Casey--- which king was re- 6. Jebus is another ferred to by Jesus as name for ... ? Jericho, 1. Is the book of 1 "that fox"? Herod, Jerusalem, Judah, Peter in the Old or New Solomon, Ahab, Caesar Joshua Testament or neither? 4. What was a 2. At the time of Persian gold coin also ANSWERS: 1) New; 13701 Corpus Christi St., Rehoboam there was a used by the Hebrews? 2) Judah; 3) Herod; 4) Houston, TX 77015 split: The Kingdom of 713-455-5100 Loon, Daric, Denarius, Daric; 5) Moses; 6) Israel was in the north, www.CarterFuneral- Falc Jerusalem Houston.com while the southern

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(NAPSI)—If you’re lower, too. The average enrolled in a Medicare Medicare prescription Advantage plan, or are drug plan premium for considering one, you 2020 is $30, a decline of will have more plan 13.5% as compared with choices with a wider 2019 costs. Savings on range of benefits to out-of-pocket costs may help you better man- be available as well. 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The sole ing their own foundations ductible donation to to host this session, and we year. without leaving home purpose of education foun- to leverage private dollars benefit their local public are looking forward to Online health will get easier. Many dations is to benefit local and expand opportunities school districts. They also sharing what we learned insurance broker seniors will have access public school districts. for their teachers and stu- create an opportunity for with our other board mem- eHealth outlines five to Medicare Advantage More than 17 education dents,” said Laurie Crom- community engagement bers.” telehealth benefits to foundations and related well, CFRE of Foundation of the most important Medicare changes to connect with health be aware of this year: care providers online or by phone. For 2020, 1. New benefits to more than half of all Harris County Flood Control District help those with chron- Medicare Advantage ic illness. Starting in plans will offer added completes phase one study of large diameter January, 2020, some telehealth benefits, Medicare Advantage reaching up to about 1.7 Plans will include million enrollees. tunnels for stormwater conveyance benefits for people with chronic illness 5. Medigap plan The Harris County Brian Gettinger, P.E., foot diameter tunnel would The Harris County that will help to options are changing. Flood Control District Tunneling Services Lead- cost approximately $1 bil- Flood Control District support their care. A Two of the most popular worked with a team of un- er at Freese and Nichols. lion and $1.5 billion, re- (HCFCD) provides flood few examples include supplemental plans (so- derground construction ex- "This is a key factor in the spectively, to construct. damage reduction projects nutrition services, called Medigap plans) perts to take an initial look phase-one study as it vali- Harris County Flood that work, with appropri- transportation to used by those enrolled at the feasibility of con- dates that large-diameter, Control District funded the ate regard for community doctor’s appointments in original Medicare— structing largediameter, deep tunnels are construc- phase-one study through a and natural values. With Plan F and Plan C— deep tunnels to convey table in Harris County." $320,000 grant from the more than 1,500 bayous and home improve- ments like shower will no longer be stormwater. Underground The deep tunnel concept U.S. Economic Develop- and creeks totaling ap- available to new Medi- tunnels could supplement has similarities to a 1996 ment Administration and proximately 2,500 miles in grips and wheelchair care members or those existing bayou and creek Flood Control District fea- an $80,000 cost-share from length, the Flood Control access. More tradition- capacity to mitigate flood- sibility study that consid- the Flood Control District's District accomplishes its al services like dental born after January 1, ing in Harris County. The ered a trenched box culvert 2018 Bond Program. Con- mission by devising flood care, vision care and 1955. Fortunately, Plan team was led by Freese system along the Inter- siderations for the next damage reduction plans, hearing aids also have G, another Medigap and Nichols with support state 10 right-of-way. Un- phase of the study are cur- implementing the plans been expanded. policy, offers the same from Parsons, Brierley As- like the 1996 study, the rently in development. and maintaining the infra- level of coverage provid- 2. Medicare Advan- sociates, Terracon, HVJ, large-diameter tunnel con- structure. To learn more ed by Plan F—minus Sowells Consulting Engi- cept has the potential to ABOUT THE HARRIS about the Flood Control tage premiums will be the Part B deductible— neers, and Middleton convey much larger flow COUNTY FLOOD CON- District, visit lower next year. The and will continue to be Brown. rates and to convey the TROL DISTRICT www.hcfcd.org. average monthly available after January The study was the first flow all the way into the premium for Medicare 2020. The Part B phase of a multi-phased Houston Ship Channel. Advantage plans is deductible was $185 in approach and focused on The benefits include avoid- expected to be $23 in 2019. determining the applica- ing impacts to surface 2020, a decrease of bility of tunneling by eval- structures and property Cyclist killed, 14% from an average Even if you’re happy uating the hydraulic and potentially offering of $26.87 in 2019, and your Medicare cover- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 capacity of tunnels, devel- flood damage reduction down 28 percent since age, eHealth recom- oping schedules and cost benefits to a larger region. 2017. The average mends that you review projections, and by com- "Geotechnical condi- der investigation by the Custer, 27, had been your current coverage Sheriff’s office. studying to be a journey- Medicare Advantage paring geotechnical conditions do not appear to premium this year is during open enrollment tions in Harris County present any remarkable Authorities said that man air conditioning tech- because each year plans Custer’s bike did not have nician, with MLN the lowest it’s been with other active and com- nor non-negotiable con- a rear red reflector, nor Company, a mechanical since 2007. can and do make pleted tunnel projects cerns for the large diame- changes in costs, was he wearing a helmet. contracting firm. 3. Part D drug plan around the United States ter tunnels at this time," Custer’s mother said that Custer’s older sister, No- physician networks or and the world. said Scott Elmer, P.E., En- he was using the light elle Beane, said that “he premiums will be drug benefits. Washington, D.C., cur- gineering Division Manag- from a cell-phone to alert was a well-known guy, ev- rently has two large under- er at Harris County Flood drivers that he was on the eryone fell in love with him ground tunnels that were Control District. "Geologic road, which has two lanes when they met him. He built in part for flood miti- faults in Harris County and no shoulder. had his life together and gation purposes. may require special design Custer’s mother said was saving up for his "Our analysis of the geo- and construction consider- that the couple was devot- familly’s future. technical conditions indi- ations if crossed by a tun- ed to each other, and plan- In 2019 there have been Recovery Center, cate that the soil and nel, but it is not a fatal ning a wedding next year. 29 fatal accidents with a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 groundwater conditions in flaw." She said he was the kind cyclist hit by a vehicle. Six of person that would sac- of those deaths have been Harris County are similar Preliminary estimates centers are accessible and vors who need disability- rifice for another. “I just on lighted streets, and five related communication to Washington, D.C. - and prepared during the want everyone to know on dark streets without equipped with tools to ac- commodate disaster survi- aids. could potentially be even phase-one study show that what a good son he was,” lighting. better for tunneling," said a 10-mile-long, 25- and 40- she said sobbing. ✯ SHOP LOCALLY -- Save Time & Money Business Directory SHOP LOCALLY -- Save Time & Money

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This project is eligible for CWSRF funding; therefore, the following requirements apply: • This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)." • "Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are expected to be funded in part by financial assistance from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFQ, or any resulting contract. • This project is subject to the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements of P.L. 113- 76Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. All iron and steel products for construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs incorporated in these plans must be produced in the United States. • "Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60." • This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "fair share policy", which includes EPA-approved "fair share goals" for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA's policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA's policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows:

CATEGORY MBE WBE CONSTRUCTION 19.44% 9.17% SUPPLIES 25.34% 8.82% EQUIPMENT 16.28% 11.45% SERVICES 20.41% 13.66%

• Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under TWDB financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach, which may result in the termination of the awarded financial assistance. • Right to reject any and all bids. • All laborers and mechanics working on the work site and employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund shall be paid wages as described in the section, Mandatory David-Bacon Act Contract Conditions. • Any contracts in excess of $2,000 for construction, alteration or repair (including painting and decorating and funded under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs shall include the Mandatory David-Bacon Act Contract Conditions.

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Extreme Ninja Competition was performed here. The Fall Fest at Crosby United Methodist Church had crowds at all the booths, last Saturday. The event was a great success, and lots of fun.

Cindy Broadbent of Highlands was First Place in the Muscle Car Division with this 1954 Ford F-100 Puff with Chevy Stuff featuring a ZZ4 Fast Bore, 420 engine, Edelbrock NASCAR, a Chevy 350 transmission and custom role pleated seats came out of a 97 convertible. Cindy says “When I first saw this it was all in pieces, I just kept visualizing it. A place in Pasadena that is now out of business did the exquisite paint job.

Kids enjoyed the Bounce House at the Methodist Church Fall Fest.

It would be hard to touch this 1957 Chevelle for Classic Car and it would win the Classic Car Division last Sunday as trophies are awarded throughout the background.

Obviously, Rev. Keenan Smith makes no secret of how he feels about this well attended and participated event.

Freaky Deaky Rave loud, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 programs. sic volume getting louder “I believe the promoter had The attendance for Sat- during the last two hours good intentions, but the urday was approximately of the event. Deputies were entertainers and sound 21,000 and Sunday’s atten- able to identify and docu- engineers were placing the dance was estimated at ment that the volume had entertainment of festival 23,000. Considering a com- increased to decibel levels attendees over the citizens bined two day appearance that exceeded previously of our county; therefore, of nearly 45,000 people, the recorded monitoring. the promoter will have to crowd was very calm and Due to the increased sound answer to Chambers peaceful. The Chambers levels and the complaints County Precinct 6 Justice County Sheriff’s Office of the neighboring public, of the Peace Larry Cryer made five misdemeanor Sheriff Brian Hawthorne on violations of unreason- arrests that were festival directed that criminal able noise after being no- related. ” Sheriff Haw- charges be filed on the pro- tified of the public thorne commented. moter for disturbing the nuisance,” said Sheriff Sunday evening the peace, under statute 4201 Hawthorne. Sheriff recognized the mu- – Disorderly Conduct.