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These stories Judge Emmett speaks on $2.5 billion flood bonds in the PRESS: HOUSTON – In a wide • Chambers County one year anniversary of the Houston area. In 1936 ranging talk before the Ro- Summer Reading devastation when Hurri- downtown was inundated tary Club of Houston, Har- • West Chambers County cane Harvey hit the Texas by water, and as a result 2 Chamber of Commerce ris County Judge Ed coast, causing flooding reservoirs were built in the updates Emmett spoke about a throughout Harris County 40s as protection. But Hur- ...... And more, Page 3 number of topics of inter- and other parts of the ricane Harvey exceeded est. He started by talking state. the 100 year flood, and per- about his appreciation for “Harvey changed a lot of haps the 500 year flood. the work that Rotary does ✯ lives, he said.” He noted Emmett talked about, in the community, and that 154,000 homes in and distributed a bro- across the world. He gave Harris County and Hous- chure, outlining 16 steps IN THE examples from his own ex- ton flooded. The Hurricane that need to be taken to perience of how he has dropped 51” of rain in a make the county “resilient” STARS been touched by and in- four day period. Many and able to withstand fu- volved in this work. homes were destroyed or ture floods. Then he spoke about the made unlivable, and there These steps include re- upcoming $2.5 billion bond were many deaths in the vised flood maps and reg- issue that will be on the flood waters. ballot in a special election Emmett looked at the on August 25th. He ex- history of floods in the See EMMETT, page 8 plained that the date is the Judge Ed Emmett speaking at the Rotary Club of Houston last week. Crosby Fair & Crosby ISD board honors EVENTS Rodeo Auction bus driver, Pct. 3 deputies THURS., JUNE 21 CROSBY-HUFFMAN CHAMBER wraps up a success LUNCHEON The luncheon will take place on Thursday, June 21st, at Peso's Mexican Restaurant, 6512 FM 2100 in Crosby. Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be a representative with CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA is a national organization in the United States that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children. The Board of Trustees recognized Paula Gay for winning SUN., JUNE 24 KNIGHTS OF the 2017-2018 Property Casualty Alliance of Texas Bus Driver COLUMBUS of the Year. She was one of 60 finalists out of 1,100 school KLOBASA FESTIVAL districts in the state. 11 a.m. at KC Hall, Crosby- Shelby Kouba showed the Grand Market Steer that sold for Gay said, “ I am honored to win this award, I love my job Dayton Rd. See AD, page 6 $25,000.00 to Bayshore CDJR. and I love my kids and they love me. I have not had any for more details. In all, the Live Auction brought $328,050.00, silent auction, complaints, it is the best thing to do.” She said that in the add on sales and No Sale added $39,358.00. morning she buys donuts for the riders and she brings snacks TUE., JUNE 26 The total 2018 Fair Sales were $367,408.00 from 108 in the afternoons when it is hot. CANCER Exhibits this year. Precinct 3 Officers were also recognized for support SURVIVORS See Pages 5 and 6 for details of the Livestock Auction with provided during the last two weeks of school at all campuses CELEBRATION photographs of the Grand and Reserve, sellers and buyers. and for helping to secure campuses and keep students safe. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Survivors walk, lunch buffet, music and dancing. Hilton Garden Inn, 4910 E. Chase St., Baytown, TX. See Auto strikes train, Busy Crosby board decides on budgets, ad, page 10 for details. new academy, bond adjustments BIRTHDAYS driver charged Jun 21--Louise Cann Superintendent Davis at first meeting Eddie Marshall HUFFMAN – Charges have been filed against Jun 22--Dixie Roffe a suspect arrested in a crash that occurred at 400 CROSBY – The local school overall tax rate is now A Student Code of Con- Randall Sloan Old Atascocita Road board met on June 18 to make $1.65 instead of $1.68 and duct, a District Student Robert Guillory about 1:50 a.m. on decisions on a four page agenda the new rate given the Handbook, and a District Jun 23--Gladys Sunday, June 17. that included budgets, Crosby growth of appraised value Employee Handbook and a Cornelius The suspect, Errol Crossroads Academy (a new facil- of homes should raise more District Employee Hand- Ryan Dunlop Terry Ramnarine, ity for students finding difficulty revenue. The 2018-2019 book were adopted for the Janell Simmons 38, is charged with with regular school study and dis- Budget was approved but 2018-2019 school year. Jun 24–Jamie Triche intoxication assault. cipline), Change Orders to the John Lindsay abstained in- Ms. Holli Pharis, for- Jaylee Gomez 2017 Bond, advisory board reas- dicating that the current merly a Crosby Middle According to HPD Jun 25--Pam White sessment of Advanced Placement budget will probably not be School Assistant Principal, Larry Marlin Vehicular Crimes and Dual Credit Courses as well the budget set in August. will now be Coordinator for Andrew Waldrip Division Sergeant D. as strictly academic issues. Todd Hicks, Executive Response to Intervention, Jun 26--C.L. Morgan Griffiths and Officer In addition to this the audience Director of Secondary Ed- Section 504, and Gifted Jim White E. Clark Ramnarine got to see the new Superinten- ucation and Jamie Hicks, and Talented. Jun 27--Josh Lisenbe was driving a blue dent’s style of advice and consent. Director of Accountability Ms Caroline Duda, pre- George Welshimer Mercedes Benz S43 The district formally hired Ms. Post-Secondary Readiness viously District GT Teach- George Thurmond eastbound when he Lesa Jones to serve as Chief Fi- gave a presentation on er, will now be Dyslexia failed to stop at a nancial Officer for Crosby ISD in “soft skills” or those man- Coordinator. ANNIVERSARIES Errol Terry Ramnarine the 2018-2019 school year. She is ners that are essential Three new law enforce- Jun 22--Larkin & Margaret marked railroad crossing and struck a replacing Carla Merka, who left skills for marketability ment officers are now con- McKay the district to work for Pasadena and employability. tracted to guard Crosby Gene & Elizabeth passing train. Ramnarine was transported to Me- morial Hermann Hospital where he was treated ISD. Ms. Jones has 26 years of ex- A new grading policy ISD schools in reaction to Bulanek perience in public education and was accepted for Pre-Ad- safety challenges raised at and released. His male passenger, 24, was trans- Jun 23--Ben & Shannon financing. vance Placement and Dual nearby school shootings. Coward ported via Life Flight helicopter to Memorial Her- The Maintenance and Opera- Credit Courses for both the And a low attendance Daniel & Jane Pratka mann Hospital in critical condition. Ramnarine tions rate remains $1.17 and the Middle School and the waiver was granted for Jun 25-Joe & Rene was found to be intoxicated and was subsequently Interest and Sinking rate is now High School. May 22, 2018. Anselmo charged. 0.48¢ per $100 valuation. The

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Crosby resident FEMA awards $51 million for Harris County property acquisition snares monster AUSTIN, Texas – June are part of a larger project HMGP provides funds 14, 2018 - The Federal to acquire and remove 985 to implement hazard miti- Emergency Management flood-prone properties in gation measures following Agency (FEMA) has Harris County. The over- a presidentially declared awarded more than $51 all proposed federal share disaster. Hazard mitiga- million to the Harris Coun- is $163 million. tion actions reduce or elim- ty Flood Control District The acquisition and re- inate the long term risks to for the acquisition of 294 moval of properties is a people and property from flood-prone homes dam- part of the Hazard Mitiga- natural hazards. aged by Hurricane Harvey. tion Grant Program Grants are designed to Once the structures are (HMGP). The program re- assist local communities, removed, the land will be quires a 25 percent non- states, federally recog- dedicated and maintained federal match. The total nized tribes and territories as open space to conserve cost of the project is $217 with implementing mitiga- natural floodplain func- million. tion measures during the tions. FEMA has a long-term recovery process. The goal Previously, the Harris commitment to help Texas is to reduce overall risk to County Flood Control Dis- and its communities recov- the population and struc- trict was awarded more er from Hurricane Harvey tures from future hazard than $25 million to acquire and to become more resil- events, while also reducing and remove 169 residential ient. reliance on federal funding structures. These awards in future disasters.

Harris County Flood This is not a marketing for the new Jurassic Park Movie but an actual thirteen foot alligator pulled, tagged and eliminated from eating humans from Lake Houston in Crosby by Ricky Larkin last Friday, June 15. As friends Control District expands looked on during a barbecue cook-out. Larkin is no stranger to eliminating monsters as he works for law enforcement for Precinct 3 and is the Chairman of the Board of the Crosby Fair & Rodeo. flood warning system New Gages Inside and safety decisions during provide continuous data to Outside Harris County Add flooding events.” the residents of Kingwood Rainfall and Flooding during flooding.” Harris County Senior Justice Information New gage locations include: These gages are all cur- • Gage 765: West Fork rently live on the Harris HARRIS COUNTY, TX of the San Jacinto River at County FWS website, Assessment Center – June 15, 2018 – In re- State Highway 99 in Mont- www.harriscountyfws.org. sponse to the devastating gomery County – Rainfall Since the Tax Day flooding of Hurricane Har- equipment added to the Flood of April 2016, the vey, the Harris County United States Geological Flood Warning System has celebrates first anniversary added a total of 21 addi- Flood Control District has Survey (USGS) water lev- added several new rainfall el device which was al- tional gages, including several that are outside In honor of World Elder month—to review referrals prosecution for three felo- and flood-stage gages – ready in place • Gage 785: Peach Harris County. Those new Abuse Day on June 15, from participating agen- nies. An SJAC forensic both inside and outside of Creek at F.M. 2090 in gages are within the water- Harris County Attorney cies and law enforcement. case manager contacted Harris County – to the Harris County Flood Montgomery County – sheds of Cedar Bayou, Vince Ryan is lauding the The SJAC teams discuss the seniors or their care- Rainfall equipment added Spring Creek, Cypress accomplishments and con- each client’s needs and givers to educate them Warning System www.harriscountyfws.org. to the USGS water level Creek, Langham Creek, tributions of the Harris how they can be met. Oth- about how to prevent fu- Seven new gages make device which was already Upper Buffalo Bayou, and County Senior Justice As- er professionals, including ture exploitation and re- a total of 163 stations stra- in place the San Jacinto River. sessment Center (SJAC). a forensic nurse, a psychi- victimization. tegically placed along bay- • Gage 780: Caney In its first year, the atrist, forensic case man- A number of seniors are ous and tributaries, Creek at F.M. 2090 in HOW IT WORKS SJAC has compiled a suc- agers, geriatric health victims of physical abuse, providing information that Montgomery County – • Go to cessful record of serving specialists, mental health sexual abuse or both. The is used by the Flood Con- Rainfall equipment added www.harriscountyfws.org senior victims of abuse, professionals and lawyers SJAC helped prove a wom- trol District and by the to the USGS water level on your desktop or mobile neglect and exploitation. participate in the discus- an had been sexually as- Harris County Office of device which was already device. The County Attorney’s Of- sions and planning. saulted at a senior facility Homeland Security and in place • Go to the "ADDRESS • Gage 795: East Fork of SEARCH" box in the low- fice works collaboratively Since SJAC first began during her stay there. The Emergency Management to inform the public of es- the San Jacinto River at er left column and type with several agencies and this collaboration April 1, alleged perpetrator was FM 2090 in Liberty Coun- your address. experts at the SJAC to 2017, through May 23, identified and was found to timated flooding impacts across the region. Five of ty – New rainfall and stage • The map will zoom to help Harris County vic- 2018, it has opened 133 have a history of commit- those new gages have been gage added the gage station nearest to tims over the age of 65. The cases. Thirty-nine have ting assaults at similar fa- installed in the San Jacin- • Gage 740: Lake Hous- your location of interest. facility is the first of its been closed and 94 are still cilities. He was convicted to watershed, including the ton at F.M. 1960 – Full The icon shows the amount kind in Texas. active. and sentenced to prison for West Fork of the San Ja- weather station installed, of rainfall (in inches) re- “Many of our seniors are The most common type life. cinto River, Peach Creek, providing rainfall, Lake ceived at that location in vulnerable to outrageous of elder abuse is financial Seniors who are 80 or Caney Creek, the East Houston water level, wind the past 24 hours. crimes, sometimes by their exploitation, situations in older are most likely to be Fork of the San Jacinto direction and speed, tem- • Click on the gage sta- own family members or which someone takes ad- victimized. Since SJAC River and the F.M. 1960 perature, humidity and tion icon for more detailed caregivers,” County Attor- vantage of a senior’s di- has been in operation, 18 bridge over Lake Houston. barometric pressure information. • Gage 2265: Buffalo • “MAP VIEW OP- ney Ryan said. “They de- minishing capacity. SJAC charges have been filed Of the seven new gages, Bayou at Piney Point – TIONS” allow you to add serve our respect and has handled over 100 of against individuals victim- three are in Montgomery County and one is in Lib- Rainfall equipment added watershed boundaries, assistance after years of these cases since it opened. izing seniors with six con- to the USGS water level drainage channels and working, raising families One case involved the forg- victions so far. erty County. The system already includes gage loca- device which was already channel status icons to the and helping our communi- ery of a senior’s signature “Approximately ten per- tions just outside Harris in place county map. A new inun- ty.” to a deed resulting in the cent of Harris County’s County in Waller County, • Gage 2115: Langham dation mapping option pro- The other agencies in- sale of the property to an population is age 65 or old- Fort Bend County, Brazo- Creek at Clay Road– Rain- vides information about volved with SJAC are the unsuspecting third party. er,” County Attorney Ryan ria County and Chambers fall equipment added to areas of current bayou and Harris County Guardian- Through SJAC, the Hous- said. “Many of them suffer County. the USGS water level de- channel flooding. (When ship Program, the Texas ton Police Department’s from abuse and neglect but “While the majority of vice which was already in there has been no rainfall, Department of Family and investigation led to the few cases are reported. We the flooding in Harris place the inundation mapping Protective Services (Adult prosecution by the District want to let our seniors and County comes from what feature will not be avail- Protective Services), the Attorney of the forger who their caregivers know that falls directly on top of the In addition, Gage 755 on able.) the West Fork of the San • You can also change Texas Attorney General’s was ordered to pay the se- there is a place where they county, we do get some water from locations to our Jacinto River has been re- the setting in the “RAIN- Office, the Better Business nior $27,500 in restitution. can get help and justice.” located to the West Lake FALL DATA” section to see Bureau Education Foun- Another case involved a If you know of a senior north, including Montgom- ery County,” said meteorol- Houston Parkway bridge. rainfall during various dation, the Harris County person employed at an as- who needs help, contact ogist Jeff Lindner, head of “At its previous location, time periods, including his- District Attorney’s Office, sisted living facility who the Texas Family and Pro- the Flood Control District’s the Kingwood Country torical rain events dating the Harris County Sheriff’s obtained identifying infor- tective Services hotline at Hydrologic Operations Di- Club, this gage was flood- back to 2015. Office, the Harris Health mation and financial ac- 1-800-252-5400 vision. “Adding those new ed multiple times in the • An instructional vid- System, the Houston Po- counts for three seniors. orwww.txabusehotline.org, gages provides additional last several years and was eo that shows how to use lice Department, and The case was referred to or contact your local law information that Harris not operational when the Flood Warning System UTHealth. the Department of Public enforcement agency. These County residents, as well needed the most,” said is available on our You- The agencies meet reg- Safety, whose investiga- entities will then refer the as visitors from neighbor- Lindner. “The new location Tube page at: https:// ularly—at least twice each tion led to an arrest and case to the SJAC when ing counties, need to make is above Harvey flood lev- youtu.be/eb4AFIspQSQ els and should be able to necessary. Turner Chevrolet, p. 5 CRCU Home Loan, p. 10 Cancer Survivors, p. 10

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This workshop Military Social JP Blake Sylvia and Budget Officer Aaron Thomas pass out ballons and popcorn at will help you plan and take Environment Baytown Little Mont Belvieu Library. Kids, teens, and adults can still sign up for the Summer action. Everyone needs to Awareness Teather Reading Program which will go through July 14. Weekly events and prize draw- be prepared for the unex- This one-day workshop ings continue to take place. Join the fun this summer. Libraries Rock! pected! will discuss military norms Get ready for a fun When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., and traditions. Topics will music filled summer! Tues., July 10, 2018 also include rank structure Nohelia Cantú and Josh Where: Phyllis Davis and the social classes with- Figueroa would like to Room, 909 Decker Drive, in the military. This course invite you to partake in Baytown, TX, 77520 is beneficial for Veterans, this summer’s youth Insurance and employees, employers, and camp. 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Lunch will be pro- beneficial for Veterans, ci- starting on July 13th and vided. vilians, employees, and ending on July 15th. When: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., employers. This year we will be Wed., Aug. 1, 2018 When: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 accepting kids between Where: Phyllis Davis p.m., Sat., Aug. 4, 2018_ the ages of 5 - 18, each Room, 909 Decker Drive, Where: Phyllis Davis child will be asked to Baytown, TX, 77520 Room, 909 Decker Drive, pay $325 to take part in Flood Insurance, Baytown, TX, 77520 the program. However What You Need To Register online at if you have more than Chick-fill-A cow visits Mont Belvieu Library Know www.lee.edu/rmi or call one child enrolled in Are you nervously look- 281.425.6311. the summer youth camp the price goes down to $300. 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Partici- www.Texas5MileRun.org Topics covered will be pating individuals and insects, birds, reptiles their respective organiza- Barbers Hill and amphibians, and tions benefit from leader- New Teachers wetlands. Applicants ship development and Welcome must be 6-11 years old opportunities to build You have an opportu- to participate. Cost is networks with influential nity to get your name out $25 for the four day leaders throughout the to 80 newly-employed camp. Register in community. folks in our school dis- person at Anahuac Each leadership class trict! The West Cham- National Wildlife consists of no more than bers County Chamber of Refuge (NWR) Visitor 20 individuals from busi- Commerce is assisting Center, 4017 FM 563, nesses and organizations the district with goodie Anahuac, TX 77514. For throughout the area. Fol- bags for the new teachers more information, lowing an opening over- at Barbers Hill Schools. please contact night retreat, the class If you have 80 items to Stephanie Martinez by will attend daylong ses- place in the goodie bags, emailing sions once a month for let me know by return [email protected] eight months, including email. You may drop or calling 409-267-3337. overnight participation in your things by the Cham- Chambers County Day in ber office any time prior Austin in February, 2019. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, To reserve your spot, go July 25. Thanks! Star✯Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Page 4 THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 ✯ O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ Legislators protest separation of children from Immigrant parents

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PROTESTING THE PLAN TO HOUSE CHILDREN IN A “KIDS JAIL” in Houston, are City Councilman Robert Gallego, State Senator Sylvia Garcia, State on school violence, safety Representatives Ana Hernandez and Armando Walle. The facility would be for children separated from their immigrant parents at the south Texas AUSTIN — A panel border. Mayor Sylvester Turner said “There is no place for this in Houston.” of Texas Senate mem- ✯ bers on June 11 and 12 received input about STATE CAPITAL Ana Hernandez: ways to improve “We will not stand by and silently watch security on public HIGHLIGHTS school campuses. By Ed Sterling while families are being torn apart and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the children are detained in prison facilities. A Senate, formed the baby jail for immigrant minors forcibly legislative body’s Select excellence in fighting Committee on Violence fraud, waste and taken from their families has no place in in Schools and School abuse. Safety following the Paxton said the unit Houston.” May shooting at Santa was selected for the top Fe High School in award from 50 units which a student shot nationwide because of and killed 10 people its “highly effective and injured 10 others. collaboration with the The Senate district Office of the Inspector of Committee Chair General, the FBI and Larry Taylor, R- other federal partners.” Friendswood, includes During fiscal year Santa Fe Independent 2017, the unit obtained School District. Taylor 108 indictments, 137 underlined the com- evaluation. Vickers convictions and led the plexity of the problem, said schools may elect nation in recovering saying, “This is a to use a less restrictive more than $534 mil- multi-faceted deal. “guardianship pro- lion, Paxton said. There is no one solu- gram” that only re- “Medicaid fraud tion. A metal detector quires that a school drives up the cost of is not the end-all.” board to vote to allow health care for all of us The committee heard specific teachers or and steals from taxpay- ideas regarding en- staff to be armed, but er-funded programs hanced control of there is no state that help Texans oversight over those. CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE inspects the detention facilities campus access and receive medical care,” for children separated from their immigrant parents, at a location in south improved safety Texas School Safety added Paxton. Texas. measures such as Center Director Kathy security cameras. San Martinez-Prather said Antonio ISD Police the Lone Star State has Proclamation is This week it was discovered that federal Chief Joe Curiel told the largest on-campus extended the committee that police presence in the Gov. Greg Abbott on authorities, in conjunction with contracted police presence works country. While more June 8 extended his as a deterrent and than 240 school dis- disaster proclamation private partners, have signed a lease to open preventative measure, tricts have their own for Texas counties and that increasing police departments, impacted by Hurricane a baby jail to detain child immigrants just positive interactions many more use school Harvey. east of downtown Houston. State Senator between officers and resource officers who Abbott issued the students can help are local police as- original proclamation Sylvia Garcia issued the following students feel more signed to the school, on Aug. 23, 2017, and comfortable communi- she added. has extended the statement in reaction: cating about actual and proclamation every possible problems with month since then. State Senator Sylvia Garcia: officers. Speaker orders studies The proclamation "Now is the time to gather together to stop Midway ISD School applies to the counties Resource Officer Jeff Texas House Speak- er Joe Straus, in of Aransas, Austin, this baby jail before a single child seeking Foley told the commit- Bee, Brazoria, Cal- tee, “While we need to response to the Santa Fe High School shoot- houn, Chambers, refuge is locked up in our city. The Trump do our best to keep Colorado, DeWitt, these kids secure and ing, charged a number administration has made it clear that it will of House committees to Fayette, Fort Bend, keep them safe, we also Galveston, Goliad, don’t want them to feel study issues related to rip children away from their parents despite school security and Gonzales, Harris, like they’re in a pris- Jackson, Jefferson, Jim on.” firearm safety and to legal and child development experts telling make recommenda- Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Christopher Hucka- tions based on their Lavaca, Liberty, Live them that it is unnecessary and known to bee of the Texas findings by the month Oak, Matagorda, cause lifelong harm. No law requires this. Society of Architects of August, when the Nueces, Refugio, San School Safety Work- new school year begins. Patricio, Victoria, Humanity demands compassion. We must group talked about Waller, Wharton and internal and external Straus said his Wilson. instructions to commit- say as a community with one voice that threats. He said school Also, Angelina, design is trending tees reflect ideas recommended by Gov. Atascosa, Bastrop, jailing children away from their parents is toward more compact Bexar, Brazos, Burle- structures that are Greg Abbott and wrong, it should not happen anywhere, and suggestions offered by son, Caldwell, Cam- built “up” rather than eron, Comal, Grimes, “out” so sections of a educators, behavioral we as Houstonians will not allow it to health experts, law Guadalupe, Hardin, building can be locked Jasper, Kerr, Lee, down to contain a enforcement and happen here. Not now. Not ever." others. Leon, Madison, Milam, shooter. Montgomery, Newton,

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Cade Hoehner, showed a self rising, lowering trailer Colby Chapman showed Horticulture Grand Carson Sills Swine - Market Grand $8,500.00 for Ag Mechanics Grand sold for $11,000.00 to 5-H Ranch brought $2,500.00 by Oilwell Tubular Consultants Murff Turf Farm Inc.

Addison Maxey showed the Rabbit - Market Grand Gus Saenz showed the Lamb - Market Grand sold Maggie Hearn showed the Goat - Market that brought $3,000.00 purchased by Zorro’s Welding and for $4,000.00 to Turner Chevrolet. Grand that brought $6,000.00 from Trae Harvey Fabrication, Zorro’s also was our Belt Buckle buyer.

The Grand Belt Buckle brought $4,000.00 from Keaton Key presented this Grand Market Turkey - Maggie Hearn showed Broilers - Market Grand that Zorro’s Welding and Fabrication. that sold for $4,500.00 purchased by Bayshore CDJR. brought $5,250.00 from Crosby Feed Barn.

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Dealership reserves the right to purchase the vehicle from the competing dealership offering the lower price and sell it to the potential customer. Customer must have a written and signed official purchase order for a new in stock vehicle with the exact MSRP and equipment from the competing dealership signed by an authorized manager. Turner Chevrolet General Manager must see and sign off that we are not willing to sell this vehicle for a lower price. The guarantee does not commence until customer takes delivery of the vehicle and shows proof of purchase by a tag receipt.Factory nicentives, rebates and other discounts do not apply. This excludes demonstraiters or damaged vehicles. See dealer for complete details on all programs. Star✯Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Page 6 THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 ✯ C R O S B Y F A I R & R O D E O A U C T I O N ✯

Hayden Swinney showed the Ag Mechanics Reserve Lainey Marek showed the Horticulture Re- William (Trey) Nash III showed the Steer - Market Reserve that brought $4,500.00 from Northshore Rotary. serve that brought $1,800.00 from Mr. James that brought $11,000.00 from Certi-Fab Industries, Inc. Blaha.

Kyle Brown showed the Swine - Market Reserve that sold Tyler Thomas showed the Lamb - Market Gus Saenz showed the Goat - Market Reserve to Sterling White Funeral Home & Cemetery for $8,450.00. Reserve that sold for $3,000.00 to GC Commercial that sold for $4,000.00 to Outlaw Rays Grill & Bar. Construction LLC.

Ryland Hicks showed the Turkey - Mar- ket Reserve that sold for $3,000.00 to Cros- Cash Glover showed the Broilers - Market Reserve that sold Jaycee Hinson showed the Market Reserve Rabbits to by Feed Barn. for $5,250.00 to Crosby Ace Hardware. Omnix Health Care Services, Inc. for $2,950.

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Goose Creek CISD Crosby Alumni announces students compete at scholarship recipients National History Day Connor Fanning, sixth-grade student at Gentry Junior School, is pictured with MK Marshall, Texas History Day coordinator, at the University of Maryland during the National History Day competition. Connor was recognized by Texas History Day with the Outstanding Entry Award, and he placed sixth in Junior Individual Documentary at National History Day. Connor is the son of Michael Fanning (Ross S. Sterling High School) and Natosha Fanning (Ross S. Sterling High School). This is the 28th consecutive year Goose Creek CISD students have advanced to National History Day.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIMETS: left to right: Joyce Polka Boyles, Shirley Lesikar Sebesta, Ryland Hicks, Chelsea Menderes, Garrett Welch, Franny Martin Hobbs, John Lindsey, Emma Bradberry McDonald and Patsy Svrcek Spitzmiller. Plans are underway for Crosby High School grad- Alumni Association Schol- is held, and money gener- the 36th Annual Crosby uating class of 1963 and arships. Crosby High ated, allow the scholar- High School Alumni Re- The Barn Band begins @ 7 School seniors Ryland ships to be presented to union. The event will be pm until 10 pm. The pub- Hicks, Chelsea Menderes CHS seniors the following held on Saturday, August lic is invited, as well as all and Garrett Welch. Each year. 4th, 2018 at the Crosby former Crosby High School recipient received a $3,000 For more information on American Legion Hall lo- graduates regardless of the scholarship. this event, call or text cated on FM 2100. year graduated. The association has Franny Martin Hobbs The reunion begins at The Crosby Alumni As- awarded $121,050.00 in (832-514-9892) or Melanie 5:00 pm with a social time sociation committee is scholarships to 74 CHS se- Ransom (melliesue54 and refreshments. Music proud to announce the re- niors. This annual reunion @verizon.net). Six Goose Creek CISD students competed at the recent by Stanley Kubin, from the cipients of the three 2018 is the only fundraiser that National History Day Competition in Washington, D.C. on the campus of the University of Maryland. Pictured are (from left) Ruth Patino, 10th grade, Goose Creek Memorial High School; Reese Benoit, sixth grade, Celebrate America Cedar Bayou Junior School; Connor Fanning, sixth grade, Gentry Junior School; Brandon Broussard, eighth grade, Gentry Junior School; Riley Benoit, at Eastgate eighth grade, Cedar Bayou Junior and Madeleine Eastgate Church will host, "CELEBRATE AMERICA" Broussard, eighth grade, Gentry Junior School. on Tuesday night, July 3rd at 6 p.m.with food, concert, Connor’s entry received the Outstanding Entry Award games for the kids, and fireworks display. Fun for all at the Texas History Day competition and placed sixth ages and it's FREE! Come celebrate with us! in Junior Individual Documentary at National History Eastgate Church is located 6 miles east of Huffman Day. Goose Creek CISD has taken students to National on FM 1960, then 1/4 mile south on CR 611 (at the Shell History Day for 28 years. Station.)

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Barrett Station Man shot critically after lured to tryst BARRETT STATION – other men as well as the Authorities with the Har- woman. The victim was ris County Sheriff’s de- shot by them multiple partment are investigating times, perhaps as many as a shooting at an apartment six shots, in the upper complex at 700 FM 1942, body. the site of the Thomas The victim was Life- Manor Apartments across Flighted to Memorial Her- the highway from the Bar- mann Hospital, in critical rett Elementary School. condition. The incident occurred last The motive for the Sunday around 11:45 p.m. shooting was apparently Deputies said that the robbery, but anyone with victim, who is in his early additional information is 50s, went to the apartment asked to call 713-222- to meet a woman he had TIPS. met online. As he entered Deputies detained one the apartment he saw two person for questioning.

Home invasion in Barrett ends in shooting BARRETT STATION - in the medical center. Deputies were called to a Deputies said that he home in the 500 block of was in serious but not crit- Magnolia, in Barrett, Fri- ical condition, able to talk day morning about 4:15 and seemed alert when he a.m. arrived at the hospital. They discovered the ho- The shooting is still un- meowner, a 23-year-old der investigation, and no man, had been shot in the arrests have been made. abdomen by the intruders. If you have any informa- The victim was first tak- tion on this incident, you en to a nearby fire station are asked to call Crime for treatment, and then Stoppers, 713-222-TIPS. flown by LifeFlight to Me- There is a reward, and you www.starcouriernews.com morial Hermann Hospital can remain anonymous.