South Belt Ellington-Leader Thursday, January 23, 2020
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4343 yearsyears ofof coveringcovering SouthSouth BeltBelt Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, January 23, 2020 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 51 Beltway closures planned At least one inside lanes of the westbound Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed from Scott Street/Fellows Road to SH 288 nightly SJC, Pasadena ISD to offer free tuition from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, March At its December meeting, the San Jacinto families of potential fi rst-generation students inclusiveness. Promise program to the remaining Pasadena 23. College Board of Trustees agreed to partici- about the value of a college education,” said Promise is a last-dollar scholarship pro- ISD high school campuses. Both northbound and southbound U-turn pate in the Harris County Promise program, a San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda Helly- gram, meaning it kicks in only after all oth- “In the future as we analyze the data and the lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be collaboration between SJC and Pasadena ISD er. “With Promise, we plan to increase number er grant and scholarship funding has been ap- impact of the program, we hope to expand this closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Fri- that allows many local students to attend the of completers, reduce their time to degree, and plied. Once all other funding sources have to other high schools in our taxing area,” said day, Jan. 24. school at no charge. ensure the economic viability of the families been applied, the remaining balance, if any, Hellyer. At least two alternate southbound frontage Also sponsored by Good Reason Houston, in our community.” will be picked up by local donors, Harris said. Students wishing to participate in the Prom- road lanes on Beltway 8 from Crenshaw to the program will begin next fall and is open The Harris County Promise program is To keep the scholarship, students must at- ise program must pledge to do so by Friday, Grayson will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 to all current graduating seniors from Dobie, available to all resident seniors, regardless of tend full-time (12 hours) during fall and spring Feb. 7; apply to the college by Friday, March p.m. through Friday, Jan. 24. South Houston and Rayburn high schools. The high school GPA or income. Eligible seniors semesters, continue to complete FAFSA or 6; submit the FAFSA or TASFA by Friday, At least one inside lanes of the southbound college kicked off the new campaign this past who become Promise Scholars receive up to TASFA applications, and earn at least a 2.0 April 3; and complete all enrollment steps by Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed at week with pep rallies at all of the three partic- three years of guaranteed tuition and fees, as- GPA. Students in the program have up to three Wednesday, July 15. Spencer Highway daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ipating campuses. sistance with books and additional support to years to complete an associate degree or other For additional information about the Harris through Friday, Jan. 24. “Our goal with Promise is to increase the help them complete their degrees. recognized credential. County Promise program, visit www.sanjac. At least one alternate lane of the northbound number of students in our communities who “All means all,” said SJC Vice Chancellor Offi cials are hoping to later expand the edu/harris-county-promise-program. and southbound Beltway 8 frontage roads will pursue education past high school and to teach Dr. Allatia Harris, emphasizing the program’s be closed from Vista to SH 225 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 2. At least one alternate lane of the northbound Civic clubs to host constable forum and southbound Beltway 8 frontage roads will Dobie holds Promise pep rally be closed from Vista to SH 225 nightly from 8 Several local civic clubs and HOAs are spon- Democratic challengers for the position in- p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, Feb. 2. soring a candidate forum Wednesday, Feb. 12, at clude Jerry Garcia, George Goffney Jr. and Al- The eastbound entrance ramp to Beltway 8 The Gardens, located at 12001 Beamer, to famil- berto “Bert” Rivera. Daniel Vela is the lone Re- located just west of Genoa Red Bluff will be iarize voters with those running for the position publican candidate in the race. closed Friday, Feb. 7, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. of Harris County Precinct 2 constable. A meet Some organizers have expressed disappoint- The westbound entrance ramp to Beltway 8 and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the forum ment in Diaz’s failure to respond, as they were located just west of Genoa Red Bluff will be starting promptly at 7 p.m. hoping he might address the current legal allega- closed Saturday, Feb. 8, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Participating subdivisions include Sagemont, tions against him. (Diaz is currently being sued The closures are associated with the ongo- Ashley Pointe, Glenbrook Valley, Gulf Free- by 11 former employees who allege the consta- ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to way Oaks, Kirkwood, Meadowbrook Freeway, ble illegally required them to support his 2020 four lanes in each direction. Rainbow Valley, Riverstone Ranch, Sagemead- re-election campaign.) ow, Sagemont Park, Skyscraper Shadows, Park “In light of the allegations facing Chris Diaz, Beverly Hills to meet Place, Park Place Reveille and Scarsdale. I am disappointed he is not participating in the The event is free and open to the public. While forum but not surprised,” said Kirkwood Civic The Beverly Hills Civic Club will meet the forum was organized to educate residents of Club President Ericka McCrutcheon. “I guess Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Brace- the South belt community, all Precinct 2 are wel- the South Belt is not important enough to Diaz. well Library, located at 9002 Kingsport Dr. All come to attend. If he cared about the state of the South Belt, then Beverly Hills subdivision residents are urged to All fi ve candidates running for the position he would be there.” attend. have been invited to the event. This sentiment is shared by local business Gulf Freeway closures set “We need all candidates to participate to pro- owner and Sagemont Civic Club Treasurer Jeff vide voters the opportunity to evaluate all of Turnipseed. The southbound entrance ramp on the Gulf the contenders answering the same questions,” “Declining an opportunity to discuss the is- Freeway will be completely closed at NASA said Sagemont Civic Club President Kay Bar- sues that matter the most to voters is a disservice Bypass/NASA Road 1 until further notice. bour. to those voters,” Turnipseed said. The southbound entrance ramp on the Gulf At press time, all had confi rmed to participate Candidate questions are to be submitted in ad- Freeway will be completely closed at FM 518 in the function except incumbent Chris Diaz, vance to [email protected]. until further notice. who claimed to have a scheduling confl ict. Orga- Primary Election Day is scheduled for Tues- At least one northbound and one south- nizers offered to reschedule the event to accom- day, March 3, with early voting beginning Tues- bound frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway modate Diaz’s schedule but did not hear back day, Feb. 18. The general election will take place from FM 518 to FM 517 in League City will from the current constable. Tuesday, Nov. 3. be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Dobie High School recently held a pep rally at the area campus to kick off its participa- Friday, Jan. 31. tion in the Harris County Promise program. A collaboration with San Jacinto College, the At least one northbound and one south- Promise program allows participating students to attend SJC tuition-free. Also currently bound frontage road lane on the Gulf Free- available at South Houston and Rayburn high schools, the program is open to all current CCISD to hold board election way from FM 518 to FM 517 in League City graduating seniors. Offi cials hope to later expand the program to all PISD campuses. The Clear Creek Independent School District To apply for a position on the ballot, candi- will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Photo submitted will hold a Board of Trustee election Saturday, dates should pick up a candidate application through Friday, Jan. 31. May 2, to fi ll two open seats. and information packet at the CCISD Education The closures are associated with an ongo- Open positions include the District 2 seat cur- Support Center, located at 2425 E. Main Street ing construction project to widen the freeway rently held by Win Weber and the District 3 seat in League City. Candidates can also request the from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and Garcia named impeachment manager currently held by Arturo Sanchez. candidate application and information pack- the frontage roads from two to three lanes in Weber was appointed to fi ll the unexpired term et in email form by emailing Jena Brown at jen On Wednesday, The other impeachment officers are U.S. each direction. of Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustee Chris Reed [email protected]. Jan. 15, House Speak- Reps. Adam Schiff of California; Jerry Nadler this past July, following his unexpected death the The district will accept applications through Knights sell spaghetti er Nancy Pelosi an- of New York; Zoe Lofgren of California; Ha- previous month.