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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, August 13, 2020 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 45, No. 29 COVID numbers decrease The number of recent local COVID-19 cases dropped signifi cantly this past week, with only PISD, CCISD virtually start school Aug. 18 260 new cases being reported in the South Belt community, compared to the roughly 500 from Tuesday, Aug. 18, will mark the start of the approximately 65 percent of district parents are Detailed information on 2020-2021 extracur- has once again altered its reopening schedule, the previous week. 2020-2021 academic year for the Pasadena In- currently in favor of continuing studies from ricular activities was also unavailable at press extending its fi rst phase of brick-and-mortar As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, ZIP code 77089 dependent School District. home. time. instruction by one additional week, providing had 1,011 confi rmed cases of COVID-19, ac- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The district will continue to provide meals For up-to-date information on the Pasadena direct classroom instruction for approximately cording to Harris County Public Health offi cials. the school district will provide all instruction for students who opt to study from home. Meals ISD reopening, visit www.pasadenaisd.org. 10,000 students in pre-kindergarten, kindergar- That fi gure is 91 higher than the 920 count re- virtually until Sept. 8. will be available at local campuses for pickup. Clear Creek ISD ten, sixth grade, ninth grade and certain groups ported on Wednesday, Aug. 5. At that time, area students who have select- Specifi c times were not available at press time. The Clear Creek Independent School District Continued on Page 8 In ZIP code 77075, county offi cials are now ed face-to-face-instruction will return to their reporting 949 known cases. This number is 73 home campuses, while the remainder of stu- higher than the 876 cases reported the previous dents will continue to distance-learn until they Sen. Taylor hosts virtual chamber of commerce meeting week. feel comfortable enough to return to the school State Sen. Larry Taylor was the featured guest merce on the subject of education during the Senate District 11, said the state is doing every- County offi cials are now reporting 1,040 buildings. Tuesday, Aug. 11, during a virtual meeting host- ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. thing possible to keep local educators equipped A recent Pasadena ISD survey indicated that cases in ZIP code 77034, up 96 cases from last ed by the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- A longtime member of the Texas Legislature, with the supplies needed to perform their jobs week. serving as both a state senator and state represen- safely. “We’re doing everything we can.” Taylor In all, there are currently 87,505 known cases tative, Taylor currently chairs the Senate Com- said, adding the state has provided funding for in Harris County, an increase of 7,962 from last Father, son accident ends well mittee on Education and also sits as a member on personal protective equipment (PPE), masks and week. Of those, 36,113 remain active, up 2,813 the Higher Education and Finance committees. sanitary supplies. from last week. A total of 50,465 have recovered State Rep. Dennis Paul also joined the online Taylor further said the state was targeting from the virus in the county, an increase of 5,011 discussion. Taylor, who currently represents state Continued on Page 3 from the previous week. To date, 925 have died from COVID-19, up 137 from last week. Statistics are updated daily and include num- Flood Control holds virtual meet bers from within both the Houston city limits and throughout Harris County. To view an interactive The Harris County Flood Control District will munity engagement is an important component map, visit publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Re host a virtual community engagement meeting of the county bond program, and resident partic- sources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus. (See related for the Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Im- ipation is encouraged. chart Page 3.) provements Project Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 6:30 Residents may join the meeting online at Pub to 7:30 p.m. (See photos on Page 3.) licInput.com/MudGully or by phone at 855-925- Graduation issues available The purpose of this meeting is to inform res- 2801 with Meeting Code 9734. idents about the status of the Mud Gully project The meeting will begin with a brief presenta- Extra copies of the Leader’s high school (HCFCD Unit A120-00-00 – Bond Project C-03) tion to share project updates, followed by a mod- graduation issue, published on Aug. 6, are and share related information. erated Q&A session with Flood Control District available at the newspaper office, 11555 Beam- As part of the Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk team members. Residents will be able to submit er. The special edition includes graduation in- Management Project, this project will make questions and comments throughout the presen- formation for Dobie, South Houston, CTHS, channel conveyance improvements along the tation. Any comments not addressed during the and Pasadena Memorial high schools. Mud Gully tributary from the existing concrete Q&A session will receive a response after the channel lining near Sagerock Drive to down- .Beltway closures planned event. stream of Beamer Road. This project will be A recorded version of the meeting will be At least one northbound and one south- funded with federal funds and bonds approved available on the Flood Control District’s web- bound Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be by Harris County voters on Aug. 25, 2018. Com- Continued on Page 8 closed from Vista to SH 225 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Thursday, Sept. 3. A father-son duo had a close call the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 11, when the pair got into an At least one northbound and one south- accident on Scarsdale Boulevard minutes after leaving their home. The father was reportedly Info sought on Edgebrook area shooting bound Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be following his son who was planning to get some adjustments on his newly purchased vehicle. closed from Vista to SH 225 nightly from 8:30 While the accident, which involved a pickup truck and a three-wheeled motor vehicle, caused Houston police are investigating the shooting Daniel suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Sept. 3. extensive property damage, no parties were injured in the crash. Members of the Southeast of a male suspect that took place around 11:25 At the same time, other offi cers responded to a At least one southbound Beltway 8 frontage Volunteer Fire Department were called to extract the driver of the motorized trike. The fa- p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at an apartment in the 9400 shooting at an apartment complex at the above road lane will be closed from San Augustine to ther, Tom Lewis, was apparently following his son, Tom Lewis IV when the accident occurred. block of Clearwood Drive near the Gulf Freeway. address and determined the male in the crash was Red Bluff continuously through 5 p.m. Thurs- Miraculously the driver of the small vehicle was totally unharmed but was transported to the The suspect, Ronnie Terrell McDaniel, 30, the suspect in the shooting. day, Sept. 10. hospital to be examined. No ticket was issued in the accident. Photos by Dean Baier is charged with burglary with intent to commit McDaniel told offi cers he had a prior relation- The closures are associated with the ongo- assault in the 179th State District Court. He suf- ship with the female living at Clearwood Drive ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to fered multiple gunshot wounds and remained and had gone to her apartment armed and with four lanes in each direction. hospitalized at press time. the intent to confront her. He forced entry into According to police, offi cers responded to a her apartment and was then shot multiple times Gulf Freeway closures set report of a crash in the 12900 block of the Gulf by a male inside the apartment, reportedly the fe- The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- Freeway near Fuqua, and upon arrival, found Mc- Continued on Page 3 way at NASA Bypass/ NASA Road 1 will be closed continuously through 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. CCISD provides low-cost internet At least one lane of the northbound and A nonprofit group launched by Clear Creek southbound entrance ramp from NASA Bypass/ has added internet access to the list of what con- ISD recently announced a plan aimed at provid- NASA Road 1 to SH 96 and exit ramp from stitutes “basic needs” in order for a student to ing low-cost internet access to qualifying stu- NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to SH 96 will Continued on Page 3 dents during the ongoing coronavirus health cri- be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through sis. Thursday, Dec. 31. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it Victim identifi ed Two alternate lanes on the Gulf Freeway countless challenges for the world, whole econo- Houston police are investigating the fa- frontage road will be closed from NASA By- mies and individual families. tal shooting of a female found around 10 p.m. pass/NASA Road 1 to SH 96/League City Park- But CCISD Cares, a 501(c)(3) support orga- Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Sagemont Park Com- way daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thurs- nization formed to assist Clear Creek ISD fam- munity Center, located in the 11500 block of day, Dec. 31. ilies with basic needs during times of crisis, Hughes Road near Beltway 8. At least one alternate main lane and one front- intends to ensure that student success rates re- Brooke Ashley Flores, 29, was pronounced age road lane on both the northbound and south- main unaffectedly high throughout the ordeal. dead at the scene. bound sides of the Gulf Freeway will be closed As a result of the coronavirus and the increas- According to police, patrol offi cers respond- from FM 518 to FM 517 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 ing reliance on distance learning, CCISD Cares Continued on Page 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Wednesday, Sept. 30. There will be a total closure at the southbound IH 610 connector ramp at the Gulf Freeway Aggravated robbery at local Shell SWAT closes down Astoria Blvd. through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The northbound connector ramp from the A homeless man committed an aggravated rob- day, armed with a knife refusing to pay for the coffee. Gulf Freeway to the IH 610 South Loop, along bery at the Shell station located at Beamer and Scars- He reportedly stole a pot of coffee and was ar- with one inside lane, will be closed nightly from dale Boulevard Monday, Aug. 11 at approximately 7 rested upon leaving the gas station by Harris County 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. a.m. Constable Precinct 2 offi cers who quickly arrived on At least two alternate main lanes and frontage A black male entered the Shell gas station Mon- the scene. He was charged with aggravated robbery. road lanes on the Gulf Freeway will be closed from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 31. BAHEP reports on Ellington Field The northbound and southbound entrance In its continuing series of virtual general mem- National Guard, the quality and dedication of its ramp from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street bership meetings, the Bay Area Houston Eco- personnel and its ongoing recruitment of talented and the northbound and southbound exit ramp nomic Partnership hosted Col. Matthew Barker, people to fi ll openings in its many specialties. from IH 610 South Loop to Broad Street will 147th Attack Wing commander, Texas Air Na- “The one thing that I need you to come away be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. through tional Guard, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, with today is that this is a family business, and we Thursday, Dec. 31. on Thursday, July 30. are your neighbors,” Barker said at the beginning The closures are associated with an ongoing Barker spoke of current operations of Elling- of his presentation. “We are your 147th Attack construction project to widen the freeway from ton’s 147th Attack Wing, the MQ-9 remotely pi- Wing. We are your Texas Air National Guard. three to fi ve lanes in each direction and the front- loted aircraft program and future possibilities. About 30 percent of our workforce is full-timers age roads from two to three lanes in each direc- BAHEP President Bob Mitchell welcomed the like me, but 70 percent of our great Texas airmen tion. virtual attendees to the meeting and talked about are right alongside of you in your schools, facto- the group’s current initiatives. ries, stores and hospitals. It’s a uniquely symbi- Constable figures final Robbie McAfoos, president of Barrios Tech- otic relationship. We’re always hiring, and you The Democratic party chair released the nology and 2020 chair of the BAHEP board know where to fi nd me.” certifi ed election results for the recent runoff of directors, spoke of Barker’s extensive back- Ellington Field JRB is home to all branches of election. In the race of local interest, the fi g- ground in his introduction. the Department of Defense as well as the Coast ures are fi nal with contender Jerry Garcia suc- Throughout his presentation, Barker spoke Guard and NASA, which includes approximately cessfully defeating incumbent Chris Diaz. The passionately about the mission of the Texas Air Continued on Page 4 fi nal offi cial count decreased by 10 votes for Garcia. The offi cial count was Diaz, 4730 and Free legal eviction assistance available Garcia 4949. City of Houston police SWAT responded to a call of a man pouring fl ammable liquid on himself and The Houston Bar Association (HBA) is collab- tool kit, mediation, lawyer referrals and more. his property Sunday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. on Astoria Boulevard. They blocked off access to the PIP by Zoom orating with Houston Volunteer Lawyers; Hous- It is important for those who received a Notice four-lane divided road until they had the situation under control. No fi re was started and the man was The Houston Police Department Clear ton Lawyer Referral Service; Dispute Resolution to Vacate or a citation to be removed from a home taken into custody reportedly for a mental evaluation. Photo by Marie Flickinger Lake Division will host a virtual Positive Inter- Center; Lone Star Legal Aid; South Texas College or evicted to act as quickly as possible. action Program meeting on Zoom Tuesday, Aug. of Law Houston; Thurgood Marshall School of To apply for free legal assistance through 18, at 7 p.m. A guest speaker is to be announced. Law Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Poli- Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL), use this on- PIP is held the third Tuesday of the month and cy, Inc; and University of Houston Law Center to line intake or call HVL at 713-228-0735: SWAT activity Sunday in Scarsdale consists of police and citizens working together respond to the Houston evictions crisis. Greater Applicants should be prepared to give informa- SWAT officers responded to an incident on may have also been nude and in possession of a for safer neighborhoods. For additional informa- Houston Area residents needing legal assistance tion about their case to the fullest, including an Astoria Boulevard Sunday, Aug. 9, in which an machete. tion about how to participate in the meeting, con- regarding an eviction are invited to visit HBA.org/ eviction case number, if available. individual poured flammable liquid on himself Officers were able to de-escalate the situation tact HPD Offi cer Richard Buitron at 281-642- Evictions for information on free legal representa- All applicants will be required to provide iden- and property, threatening to ignite. and take the individual into custody for a mental 3484 or [email protected]. tion for low-income persons, a self-representation Continued on Page 3 Some online reports suggested the individual evaluation. Page 2, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 13, 2020 In My Opinion Deaths Elected offi cials share their words Thank you, Chuck. Ellis: Court approves creation of Harris Jackson expresses And I read that David Cino will be the worked building maintenance knowing that decision would new chief. Congratulations, David, a well Paul Reid and taught an elective course change their fate forever. County Elections Administrator offi ce thanks for Tylka, Cino deserved promotion. in technical arts at Faith Chris- Marjorie, also known as Preserving our democratic process between two offi ces, as we have pre- Times change. As do jobs and the peo- The South Belt area can take com- Sharpless tian Academy in Pasadena for Nana, had her playful side. The must be a priority for Harris County. I’m viously done, eliminates the ability to ple doing them. So it goes with the SVFD. fort in continuing to have the best people fi ve years. He was so proud of immense amount of joy and proud that Harris County Commissioners streamline the electoral process and Long time Chief Chuck Tylka is retiring. available in all the right places. David, like his students and their accom- love her grandchildren brought Court has approved moving our elector- does not allow for our elections to be a And well deserved it is. He will be missed Chuck, is also involved is other efforts to plishments. Many of them won her created valuable memories al process away from a system that is year-round priority. in that capacity, however I see that he will help and improve the South Belt commu- competitions at the district and for everyone she embraced, based on the racist disenfranchisement The Elections Administrator offi ce is continue to serve our community in many nity. We are lucky to have him among us. state levels. He was a senior such as gathering the children of communities of color and embraced strongly supported by national voting other ways. Thank you, David. Ed Jackson mechanical designer at Pow- around to play on the fl oor. a contemporary system that refl ects our rights experts and community-based or- ell Industries. He made many Due to the great depths of her county’s values and diversity. ganizations, and has been successfully wonderful friendships he cher- heart and the desire to please By creating the Harris County Elec- adopted by local governments through- HCMG Green Thumb Lecture set Aug. 18 ished through his years there. the ones she cared for, Marjo- tions Administrator offi ce, the county is out the nation. Precinct One looks for- The Harris County Master Gardeners present the Green Thumb Lecture Series event “Con- He retired in 2017. rie never missed an opportuni- appropriately elevating the importance ward to working with the community as tainer and Small Space Gardening” online Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. at https://www.face Mark met his wife Mar- ty to have loved ones visit. of elections and demonstrating the vital the process to create the offi ce moves book.com/events/263846504832963/. gie when they were 12 years Marjorie was a loving, gen- need to have those elections expertly forward. old when Margie moved four erous and gracious woman. overseen. Rodney Ellis houses down the street. He She had a way of making ev- Splitting our county’s election duties Harris County Commissioner Don’t be a victim: learn self-defense! was in love with her for nine eryone who walked through In light of recent multiple muggings and assaults in the South Belt area, free online years before they started dat- her door feel loved. She had classes of self-defense are being taught by the American Society of Karate for teens and Paul Reid Sharpless entered ing. They dated for fi ve years open arms for any member of Olson acts to name post offi ce in adults (ages 13-80). These classes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the comfort of one’s own the world Father’s Day, June and on July 19, 1980, they the family, regardless of the home. 20, 1976, the third of what was were married in Painesville, circumstance. Marjorie found honor of Pearland Mayor Tom Reid No previous self-defense or martial arts experience is necessary. To preregister, visit to be fi ve siblings, children of Ohio, and recently celebrated the good in every human; her https://ring centr.al/2XpnHWj and fi ll out a short form. For details or additional informa- James and Frances Sharpless. their 40th wedding anniversa- heart held no judgment. She Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) announced “The Tom Reid Post Offi ce will serve tion on martial arts classes, visit www.AskKarate.com, email [email protected] or He grew up in Sagemead- ry. They were best friends and was tender, yet lively; her legislation to name a local Post Offi ce as a small token of appreciation for a call 281-788-5930. ow, attended Frazier Elemen- their marriage was the perfect youthful side allowed the peo- after Pearland Mayor and great Texan lifetime of hard work and distinguished tary, Thompson Intermediate love story. They loved to travel ple closest to her, such as her Tom Reid. Reid fi rst served in the Pa- public service,” Olson said. “Mayor Re- and Dobie High School, Class and see new places throughout children, grandchildren and cifi c Theater in WWII, then worked on id’s strength, service and dedication are South Belt Chamber holds virtual meeting of ’94. His special love was the United States. great-grandchildren to view the Space Shuttle programs and various evident in the legacy he has established choir. Mark loved life and had a her as not only a mother fi g- other projects at the Johnson Space in Pearland. On Thursday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m., the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce will Center. “Every time a resident visits the Post have a “Members Only” virtual event via Zoom. Later Paul attended San heart of gold. He and Margie ure but also a friend. They will Jacinto College and graduat- were always willing to help always treasure her deeply in Reid has served as Pearland’s mayor Offi ce, they will be reminded of his pub- The meeting will cover “Protecting Yourself from Cyber Attacks, Security Threats and other for 37 years and, to date, is one of the lic service and contributions. Mayor Reid Fraud,” and will be presented by Texan Bank. ed from MTI specializing in anyone in need. their hearts. computer technology. He held Mark is survived by his She was preceded in death oldest serving mayors in the U.S. dedicated his life to the city of Pearland, many different jobs over the loving wife Margie Remely by her parents and sister Ger- Among his many achievements over and his efforts have made our communi- Local library events set years but his real love was to (Northrup); his brother Dan aldine Collins. She is survived the decades include improving the com- ty, the great State of Texas and America “disassemble.” and wife Sue Remely; sister- by her sister Rose Mary Bright- munity’s infrastructure, promoting ac- a better place.” Bracewell Branch Library Paul was a gentle and em- in-law Celene Remely; moth- well; her husband of 69 years; cess to clean air and water for our ex- The Olson bill, H.R. 7810, would des- Bracewell Branch Library is located at 9002 Kingspoint. The phones are open Mondays, pathetic soul. Even during the er-in-law Donna Northrup; daughter Debra Jean Waters panding city and helping to establish ignate the U.S. Post Offi ce located at Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 7 p.m., at 832-393-2580 for information. times he was unemployed he brother-in-law Jim and wife and husband Keith; son Gary Pearland’s fi rst public library. 3519 East Walnut Street in Pearland, as Bracewell HPL To Go curbside service is in operation would give the shirt off his Julie Northrup; brother-in-law Wayne Moore and wife Bren- His leadership has resulted in the “Tom Reid Post Offi ce Building”. All Contactless Curbside services, known as HPL To Go, is available by appointment Mondays, back to someone he thought Lee Northrup; sister-in-law da and son John Alan Moore Pearland being one of the fastest grow- 36 members of the Texas congressional noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cus- needed it more. He was a loy- Beth Northrup; sister-in-law and his wife Genie. She is sur- ing cities in the United States. delegation have co-sponsored this bill. tomers walking or riding a bike may also pick up reserved materials. For questions, call circulation al friend, a loving brother, avid Darla Northrup and husband vived by her six grandchildren administration at 832-393-2222. All overdue fi nes/fees will be waived through Jan. 1, 2021. fi sherman and lover of dogs Steve Tippett; Coco Ashley and 11 great-grandchildren. Olson acts to help protect homeland To use HPL To Go: (especially his “bear-bear”). and husband Josh Ramos, A Celebration of Life was Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) on July 21 tent with the bipartisan budget agreement. 1. Place a hold through the online catalog or by phone. He was generous to a fault and whom he loved like she was held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 2. Receive email or phone call of notifi cation prior to scheduling a time for pickup. acted to support our troops by voting in – Includes $69B for Overseas Contin- a self-confessed “momma’s his own daughter; and many South Park Funeral Home in support of H.R.6395, the William M. (Mac) gency Operations (OCO). 3. Upon arrival, park and stay in the vehicle and call to notify staff of arrival. boy.” Anyone who knew him nieces, nephews, great-nieces Pearland. Interment followed 4. Have MY Link card number and PIN ready. Thornberry National Defense Authoriza- – Provides our troops a 3 percent pay couldn’t help but laugh at his and great-nephews. at South Park Memorial Park. tion Act (NDAA). raise and supports their families with the Book drop fashion sense, especially those Mark was preceded in The book drop is open. Library materials can be returned with no overdue fees. The library This bill ensures that the Department pay and benefi ts they deserve. knee-hi socks and Bermuda death by his parents, brother R. Caren June of Defense has the resources needed to – Continues to fund nuclear moderniza- continues to provide online resources so the public can enjoy the library at home. Large items such shorts. He loved his family, but Bruce Remely, niece Rebecca as FLIP kits or laptops should not be placed in the book drop. Keep those items until further notice. equip and prepare the men and women in tion to ensure our nuclear deterrent is safe most especially his daughters Remely, father-in-law Roger Minter our Armed Forces for threats at home and and reliable. Additional resources who were his three “Princess- Northrup and his grandparents. The Houston Public Library is focusing on providing electronic resources, books, audiobooks, abroad. It also gives our troops a needed – Supports the procurement of Virgin- es,” Kyla, 14; Hayley, 9; and A memorial service will be pay raise. The bill passed by a vote of 295- ia-Class submarines, two Arleigh Burke databases for research, tutoring, language learning, education and parent information for any resi- Avery Sharpless, 6, whom he held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, dent of Texas with a temporary library card. To get a library card, visit www.houstonlibrary.org, on 125. destroyers, 79 F-35 aircraft, Apaches, called PJ (Paul Junior). at First United Methodist, “Today we acted to help the men and Blackhawks, Abrams tanks, and Stryker the Home Page and fi nd the heading Here’s What’s Happening. Under that heading, there will be Besides his parents James Pearland, at 3 p.m. three cards. The middle one is Free Resources for All. Click on the card which will go to the page women who protect the homeland by upgrades. and Frances Sharpless, he is passing the National Defense Authoriza- – Increases funding for the procure- that lists the digital resources available and a link to obtain a temporary card. survived by his siblings Bri- Also, under the heading Here’s What’s Happening, look for the fi rst card on the left, click on the Marjorie Beth tion Act,” Olson said.” This bill gives our mil- ment of advanced weapons system, au- an and wife Sarah Sharpless, itary a much deserved 3 percent pay raise tonomous systems, AI, and RDT&E. heading titled Online Resources for Kids. One of the programs listed is Virtual Storytime. This is Wendy Sharpless, Christopher Moore provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. The archived storytimes can be found and provides them with needed tools to – Establishes the Indo-Pacifi c Deter- Sharpless and Laura and her defend our homeland. As a Navy veteran, rence Initiative to fund emergent technolo- on Facebook by searching Houston Public Library Virtual Storytimes. Another virtual program is husband Justin Gissendanner; Craft. Soon there will be STEM programs. I’m proud to support our troops and will do gies, support our allies, and deter China. his nephews and nieces Elliott all I can to ensure they have the resources – Continues to fund the European De- Houston Public Library’s many free online resources and digital services remain available 24/7 and Noah Sharpless, Jacob and with a MY Link Library Card at www.houstonlibrary.org, including e-books and e-audiobooks, needed to keep America safe.” terrence Initiative to support our allies and Samantha Gilbreath, Ashlyn William M. (Mac) Thornberry National counter Russian aggression. streaming TV, movie and music services, online classes and tutoring and databases. Until further and Logan Gissendanner; and notice, only electronic items (i.e. e-books, e-audio books, etc.) are eligible for holds and check-out. Defense Authorization Act: – Provides DOD with the resources many aunts, uncles and cous- The FY21 NDAA provides $740.5B for necessary to address COVID-19, includ- HPL has a robust collection of free e-books and audio books. Visit the catalog to determine if a Caren June Minter, 66, of ins who will miss him dearly. national defense discretionary programs, ing PPE, testing capabilities, and diagnos- previously requested hold selection may be in a digital format. Instructions on downloading the Houston, died Aug. 7, 2020, A memorial service was as requested by the president and consis- tic testing. e-book or audio book are also on the site. held Friday, Aug. 7, at Niday after a very long battle with All due dates for existing borrowed materials will be extended through the closure period. Until Funeral Home. Spinal Muscular Atrophy. further notice, no new late fees and fi nes will be assessed during the closure period, retroactive In lieu of fl owers, the fam- She was born in Houston Cornyn on COVID relief negotiations to March 14, 2020. While the Bracewell Branch Library remains closed, Wi-Fi service is still ily requests a consideration of June 29, 1954, to Bob and available by coming to the library standing/sitting within 6 feet of the building. A password is not donating to the GoFundMe ac- Mary McCoy. She grew up U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) re- for K-12 schools. needed. Go to Settings, then Network and Internet, Wi-Fi and connect to HPL – Public. count of Paul Sharpless Chil- and graduated from Milby leased the following statement after ne- Provides $29 billion in direct funds for HPL appreciates book donations, but is not accepting them at this time. The library staff re- dren’s Fund. High School in Houston. gotiations between Democrats and the higher education. quests that donations do not get placed outside library buildings, or at the book drops. Marjorie Beth Moore, 87, Caren retired from Reef White House on the next coronavirus re- Provides $5 billion for the Governor’s Visit www.houstonlibrary.org to fi nd virtual programs and digital resources including e-books, Mark H. died peacefully Monday, Aug. Industries after 18 years em- lief bill stalled: Emergency Education Relief (GEER) e-audiobooks, streaming music and videos, online learning, online tutoring and much more. For 3, 2020. She was born Nov. ployed as a human resources “Republicans proposed more than $1 Fund. more information visit www.houstonlibrary.org to fi nd out how to chat with a librarian 24/7, or Remely 23, 1932, in Houston to Robert manager. She was known as trillion for PPE, testing, vaccine develop- – Support our health care workers in how to send questions through HPL’s email reference. and Matilda Philips. one who wanted the best for ment, schools, hospitals, small business- fi ghting the coronavirus: Parker Williams Library She had been a member of everyone she loved. She was es, and unemployed Texans who continue Provides an additional $25 billion for Parker Williams Library is located at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Although Harris County Pub- the United Genoa Methodist beautiful, inside and out. She to struggle,” said Cornyn. “Republicans healthcare provider relief fund. lic Library locations remain closed to the public, updates are found on the website. Church since Jan. 2, 1944. She loved her family and God. also tried multiple times to extend unem- Adds $16 billion for testing, contact The book drop is open. No late fees will be charged during the library closure. The library graduated from Pasadena High While her disease robbed her ployment benefi ts, and offered conces- tracing, and surveillance, on top of $9 bil- social media links are Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary and Instagram.com/ParkerWil School in 1951, and then met of physical movement, it nev- sions in an effort to deliver relief.” lion still available from previous bills. liamsLibrary. Call 832-927-7870 for additional information. the love of her life, John Al- er took away her spirit and “Senator Schumer and the Democrats Adds $26 billion for vaccine develop- Parker Williams “No-Contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up” is up and running! vin Moore, whom she married faith in the Lord. refused to compromise and insisted on ment. – After receiving notifi cation that holds are ready for pick-up, call 832-927-7870. April 7, 1951. The couple had She was preceded in death an unrelated wish list including tax breaks Adds $15.5 billion to NIH for research. – Have a library card number and PIN handy. three children, Debra, Gary by her parents; and her moth- for millionaires in New York and marijuana Appropriates $4.5 billion to care for – A pick-up time and instructions will be given. and John, to whom Marjo- er-in-law Nelda Minter and subsidies. Americans’ mental health, suicide preven- – Upon arriving at the library, follow the instructions given. rie was devoted and her every father-in-law George Minter. “Texas nurses, children, teachers, and tion, and substance use disorder services. – Be prepared to show a library card or other form of ID for verifi cation. thought was always centered She is survived by her small business owners who continue to be Provides $7.6 billion for Community Curbside hours are: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, around her family. husband of 47 years, Lynn left out in the cold have no one but Sena- Health Centers. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit https://www.hcpl.net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library for details. Marjorie was blessed to Minter; her children Cristina tor Schumer to thank.” Provides $225 million for rural health Online services have found her soul mate in and George Minter; daugh- Background: clinics. Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array of online services: Mark H. Remely, 64, her husband in such a way that ter-in-law Glenda Minter; Last month, Senate Republicans intro- Protects frontline health care workers – Use HCPL Wi-Fi service with HCPL’s Drive-up Wi-Fi. died peacefully after a coura- some would call fate. It was and grandchildren Gisela and duced the Health, Economic Assistance, (as well as charities, educators, and small – Download e-books and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn at www.hcpl.net. geous battle with cancer and at the downtown Houston bus Georgie Minter. She is also Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) businesses) following public health guide- – Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or YouTube. COVID-19 Aug. 9, 2020. stop waiting to travel to the El- survived by brothers Bruce Act, which would: lines from expensive and timely lawsuits. – Check your account to renew loans or request books. He was born Sept.19, 1955, lington Field stop, when they and wife Sylvia McCoy and – Support Texas workers and their jobs: – Care for our children through the pan- – e-Books, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive. in Painesville, Ohio to Robert met and their journey offi cially Bobby and wife Cathy Mc- Extends an added federal unemploy- demic: – Stream classic fi lms, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries on Kanopy. and Marie Remely. He was a began. John kept a conversa- Coy; sister Vickie and hus- ment insurance benefi t for Texans out of Includes an additional $15 billion for – Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive. graduate of Thomas W. Harvey tion with Marjorie for the en- band Bruce McClain; sis- work. childcare assistance. – Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks. High School, Class of 1973. tirety of the ride, holding her ters-in-law Pat and husband Provides $1,200 direct assistance Cares for foster youth, including kids Don’t have an HCPL library card? Instant access can be obtained to all HCPL’s digital ma- Mark and his wife Margie back delicately as the bus took Steve Risley; Pam and hus- payments to Texans earning less than aging out of the system, with $50 million terials and research tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card. Apply at https://www.hcpl.net/ moved to the South Belt area off. Following those conver- band Frank Wolf; and Tina $75,000 annually. and increased fl exibility in program re- services/iknow-card for a HCPL card. For details, visit https://www.hcpl.net. in 1988. He worked for many sations John walked Marjorie and husband Mike Duke; 11 Extends employee retention tax credit quirements. Parker Williams schedule of events this week years in construction and re- home. Later on as they sat on nieces and nephews; and 12 to help stabilize Texas jobs. Appropriates $10 million for state Thursday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Out. Join virtually for family fun on social me- modeling. He owned his own the porch swing, John had a great-nieces and great-neph- Adds $90 billion to the Paycheck Pro- courts handling child abuse and neglect dia at Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. remodeling company for many certain feeling within himself ews. tection Program, in addition to the more cases. Friday, Aug. 14, 1 p.m. Draw with Me. Join Ariel Perez as the library tries something a lit- years. His favorite passion was that this would soon be more. The funeral service was than $130 billion still remaining in the pro- – Aid farmers and ranchers and facili- tle more diffi cult, but still fun and easy to follow. Residents will be needing pens and markers carpentry. He built beautiful Moments after, he asked for held Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, gram. tate the food supply chain: for these videos which will be featured on Facebook and Instagram. projects through the years. He her telephone number, without at Niday Funeral Home. Expands the Paycheck Protection Pro- Adds $20 billion in direct assistance for Saturday, Aug. 15. Virtual Photo Club. This month’s photo challenge is “Abstract.” Resi- gram to include Main Street advocates the agricultural industry and strengthens dents are encouraged to go close in with their photo shots and post them online with the tag Leader obituary policy and 501(c)(6)s. the farm safety net. #HCPLphotoclub for a chance to be featured on the library’s social media accounts: Face Obituaries are published free – Support educators and students at all – Aid state and local governments: book.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary and Instagram.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. Leader checks out of charge. There must levels: Adds fl exibility for state and local gov- Monday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. Drawful 2. If residents are accomplished artists or hung in a gal- be a South Belt connection. Extends student loan deferment pro- ernments using CARES Act funds, of lery, then this is not the program for them. The library is calling on the worst artists to join it Obituaries are edited to con- gram from CARES Act. which at least 25% must still be passed to in drawing ridiculous prompts on smartphones or tablets. The other players then attempt to social media form to the Leader style. Provides $70 billion in federal funding downstream governments. fi gure out what the horrible artwork was virtually. Participants need a computer or tablet to run Microsoft Teams and a phone or tablet that will work as a drawing pad. Email pw@hcpl. By Natalie Abarca the house down. The incident net or [email protected] to register and get a Teams invite to the game. A member of People of happened Sunday, Aug. 9, at Tuesday, Aug. 18, noon. Drawing with Ariel Perez for virtual fun and easy cartoon drawings Sagemont 2 Facebook group New Rochelle and Astoria. featuring various doodles, numbers and letters. This video will be featured on social media. posted that when her husband In the end, police were able Tuesday, Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m., ages 4-12 Yoga Story Time. A peaceful time for children to walked outside to go to work, to arrest the man. See related Church Directory learn mindfulness through story, song, breathing and light movement virtually with Celeste he noticed that their vehicles story on Page 1. Plew. Sign up once with a valid email address online at https://www.hcpl.net/branch/parker-wil and others in the neighbor- A member of People of liamsbranch-library to get a weekly invitation. hood were ransacked. The The Offi cial South Belt & The Catholic Community of Wednesday, Aug. 19, 3:30 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Dungeons & Dragons Online. Join Tanner incident happened Monday, Sagemont Area Crime Alert ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Adams online. No experience is required. Contact [email protected] for more information. Aug. 10, on Sagewind Drive. Facebook group posted sur- Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant The member believes that veillance videos of a suspect Fr. Jhon Gallo-Florez, Parochial Vicar there are teenagers walk- that broke into vehicles Aug. 11011 Hall Rd. ing through the neighbor- 4, at Ashley Pointe subdivi- (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church hood looking through ve- sion. If anyone has any infor- www.stlukescatholic.com hicles. There was nothing mation on the identity of the LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk SSouthouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington taken from the vehicles, but suspect, contact Harris Coun- Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 the person or persons left a ty Precinct 2 at 713-477-4070 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. mess. The member posted for or 281-481-9189. One’s iden- Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors LLeaderea der others to be careful and keep tity can remain anonymous. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our an eye out. There were oth- This post was also shared on Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Day Care Facilities –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– er members that commented other social media groups. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Register Now! 281-481-2003 that also had the same prob- A member on the same Bill & Cheryl Hines lem in the community. Facebook page posted sur- Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 On the same Facebook veillance video of suspects Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday group another member post- walking in the neighborhood Faith Formation 281-481-4251 ed a video of a police stand- checking for unlocked car E-mail: [email protected] Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 3UNDAY3CHOOLsAM 0RAYER-EETINGs PM off surrounding a house of a doors. The incident happened 7ORSHIP3ERVICEs AM -ID 7EEK3ERVICEsPM man that was threatening his on Tueday, Aug, 11, on Sage- St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners family and wanting to burn berry and Sagetrail. children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Thursday, August 13, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 3 CCISD nonprofit to provide low-cost internet Area ZIPs see COVID slight improvement Continued from Page 1 This three-pronged offer- not cut off from their learning home and is subject to CCISD low-income families. Clear Total cases by ZIP code: J 77034 J 77075 J 77089 Recoveries by ZIP code as of 8-11-20 J succeed academically. ing translates to the critical and academic progress. firewall protections. Creek ISD estimates that a Clear Creek ISD has need for all students to have Clear Creek ISD is able to When the COVID-19 household would receive the 1,050 planned to provide three the capability to access their identify students lacking vi- pandemic first interrupted Wi-Fi access for $110 for modes of instruction in light learning remotely whenever able internet access through in-person instruction during the entire school year. Early 1,000 of the COVID-19 pandem- necessary. The challenge lies surveys and follow-up dis- the spring semester, the Clear forecasts indicate the need for ic. The district will hold in- in the data that in Clear Creek cussions with the family to Creek Education Founda- between 700 to 1000 units to 950 school instruction with safety ISD, economically disadvan- pinpoint the barriers and iden- tion underwrote emergency bridge the digital divide for and prevention measures in taged families total nearly 29 tify possible free access points hotspots for students facing economically disadvantaged 900 place as well as offer fami- percent of the population – and solutions. hardship so they could access CCISD students. lies a high-quality online ex- with that number expected to If these options are ex- remote learning tools and re- Through the district’s one- 850 perience through the newly rise given the economic ripple hausted and the family is still ceive and submit assignments. to-one student device initia- developed Clear Connections effects of the health crisis and unable to secure a reliable The Texas Education tive, CCISD provides a laptop 800 Online Learning Program. resulting shutdowns. internet or Wi-Fi connection, Agency is working with a ma- to students in grades 4 through Additionally, CCISD has Through tax deductible the district plans to supply a jor internet provider to classi- 12. 750 outlined an instructional mod- donations to CCISD Cares low-cost hotspot so that stu- fy school districts as corporate During a July 20 special 700 el that provides for a continua- and the “Access for All” ini- dents in each household can customers. Additionally, the meeting, the board of trustees tion of instruction in the event tiative, organizations and in- connect to their online instruc- TEA has committed to cover- voted to approve an emergen- 650 a classroom or a school must dividuals may support the dis- tion, learning applications and ing a portion of the cost of the cy purchase of laptops for stu- temporarily move to a School- trict’s efforts to provide Wi-Fi coursework. The supplied hotspot units. dents in kindergarten through 600 to-Home instruction model hotspots to families facing Wi-Fi hotspot only provides These new moves translate third grade for the 2020-2021 due to COVID-19. hardship so that students are internet capability for the to significant discounts on in- school year as a result of the 550 district-issued devices in the ternet service and hotspots for COVID-19 pandemic. 500 Shooting info sought 450 Continued from Page 1 fi c delays on the Gulf Freeway male’s new boyfriend. into the morning. The investi- Special thank you 400 McDaniel then fl ed the gation is continuing. 350 scene and crashed his car on Anyone with information the Gulf Freeway, ripping his in this case is urged to contact 300 truck in half. He was trans- the HPD Major Assaults and ported to Clear Lake Regional Family Violence Division at 250 Hospital in critical condition. 713-308-8800 or Crime Stop- The investigation into the pers of Houston at 713-222- 200 incident caused extensive traf- TIPS (8477). 150 Free legal aid available 100 Continued from Page 1 case with a volunteer attor- 50 tifi cation and proof of in- ney. come. Certain exceptions Translators and other ac- 4-28 5-5 5-12 5-19 5-26 6-2 6-9 6-16 6-23 6-30 7-7 7-14 7-21 7-28 8-4 8-11 to residence and income re- commodation requests can quirements may apply to spe- be made by calling 713-228- cial groups such as veterans. 0735 or emailing info@hvlp. Dead woman found at Sagemont Center identifi ed Visit the How to Get org. Help page at www.Make For additional informa- Continued from Page 1 vehicle and found Flores ceased from multiple gunshot While the Harris County JusticeHappen.org for addi- tion on this and other HVL ed to a report of a suspi- unresponsive in the back wounds. Institute of Forensic Scienc- tional information. services, visit www.Make cious vehicle found by passenger seat. Houston Investigators reportedly es had no last-known address A legal caseworker will JusticeHappen.org or call a security guard in the Fire Department paramed- believe Flores was shot pri- for Flores on record, she is notify each applicant if other 713-228-0735. parking lot at the above ics responded to the scene or to being transported to the described online as being documents are required. For resources and legal address. Offi cers located the and pronounced Flores de- area parking lot. from Southwest Houston. If an application is accept- help on evictions, visit HBA. At press time, there was ed, HVL will try to place the org/Evictions. no known motive or sus- A special South Belt Leader “thank you” goes to Dave Whittington of Whittington Texas A&M Agrilife Homegrown lecture set Aug. 20 pect(s), police said. Towing who picked up vehicle trash that was left on the Beamer-Kirkfair esplanade Anyone with information this past weekend. The vehicles were driven off from the scene, so none were towed. Texas A&M Agrilife extension of Harris County will be having a free virtual Home- in this case is urged to contact Online A pile of trash from the vehicles was left at the scene. The Leader recruited help grown Lecture Series event Thursday, Aug. 20, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., titled “Focusing the HPD Homicide Division from Sgt. Robert Sanchez of the constable’s offi ce to get the trash removed. He on Fall Vegetable Varieties” by Kim Perry, Cooperative Extension Program-Agriculture at 713-308-3600 or Crime enlisted Whittington to assist. The Leader would like to thank both for helping keep and Natural Resource, Prairie View A&M. Register through Eventbrite at https://www. Stoppers of Houston at 713- Nurse’s Aide Classes our community just a little cleaner. Photo by Marie Flickinger eventbrite.com/e/home-grown-lecture-series-tickets-114355369990?aff=erelpanelorg#. Deadline to register is at 8 a.m. the day of the event. For information, visit hcmga.tamu.edu. 222-TIPS (8477). Your Nursing Journey Begins Here Pathway Personal Care and Taylor addresses South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce on education Educational Services Continued from Page 1 The senator said it was many students have ex- noting that there are 28 ing blanket statewide rules the results this year, due to Taylor stressed the tests its efforts at making particularly important celled at distance-learn- districts located in Harris counterproductive. the current health crisis. remained essential, how- sure all Texas students to address this issue, as ing. County alone. Taylor ad- While Texas students “It won’t be graded the ever, as a means to gauge 832-516-932121 had access to digital de- studies show that low-in- “Some students thrive ditionally stated that some will still be required to same,” Taylor said, com- student performance, de- ALL CLASSWORK DONE ONLINENE vices and internet ac- come-students have per- in a virtual environment,” counties in the state cur- take the annual STAAR paring it to previous years spite the unique circum- ONE WEEK LAB cess, noting that Wi-Fi formed the worst during Taylor said. rently have zero reported tests, Taylor said less em- when hurricanes disrupted stances of the 2019-2020 ONE WEEK IN PRACTICE LABB hotspots had been in- the pandemic, as many According to Taylor, cases of COVID-19, mak- phasis will be placed on in-person instruction. school year. Nursing Assistants are the frontline of stalled at low-income have “dropped off” from the decision of how to best our country’s healthcare system. apartment complex connectivity from online move forward with in- Providing direct care in every setting, es where connectivity is- instruction. struction will be left up to Genoa sisters find quarantine sweetness from hospitals to nursing homes. sues had been identified. Conversely, Taylor said individual school districts, Two Genoa students, Jen- for the girls and their siblings, some extra money for toys hard work pays off and to nifer and Isabella Resendez, and as always, they wanted to and books to keep them occu- give 100 percent. They love ages 9 and 7 respectively, jump right in and help. pied while at home, but their receiving orders and hear- NOTICENotice OF of PUBLICPublic MEETINGMeeting toTO Discuss DISCUSS Budget BUDGET and AND are sisters and creators of Poynor taught them the initiative and creativity has ing feedback from their the new venture “Dipped By process and the girls were inspired them to continue to customers on Facebook and Proposed Tax Rate Jenn and Bell.” inspired to make and learn branch out and expand their Instragram and are looking PROPOSED TAX RATE COVID-19 caused a more, and started their own business beyond strawberries. forward to what the future The Pasadena Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7:00 PM, August 25, 2020 in 1515 Cherrybrook Pasadena TX 77501. The purpose of this meeting is hardship on the girls be- chocolate-dipping business. Their menu includes pine- holds. to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited. cause they no longer had Instead of being stuck at apples, pretzel sticks, apples, Although COVID-19 anything to look forward to home with nothing to do, the Oreos, and Rice Krispies has had some negative im- like school, birthday parties, girls found something to make Treats all dipped in a rich de- pacts in their lives as it has The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a movies or play dates. them happy and kept them en- licious chocolate. They have for so many, “Dipped By revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. One afternoon their tertained while staying safe created lots of designs and Jenn and Bell” has defi nite- Maintenance Tax $1.0730/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations) mom, Daffney Poynor, inside. added a variety of topping op- ly been a positive experi- made some chocolate cov- At fi rst the pair sold to tions. ence and a win-win for the School Debt Service Tax $0.3100/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness) ered strawberries as a treat friends and family to make They are learning that their two sisters. Approved by Local Voters

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year's Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories. Maintenance and operations 2.21% increase Debt Service 0.77% increase Total expenditures 2.09% increase

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year Total appraised value* of all property $19,681,055,489 $20,765,451,048 Total appraised value* of new property** $231,001,968 $200,641,469 Total taxable value*** of all property $15,769,948,423 $16,638,848,063 Total taxable value*** of new property** $185,096,227 $160,769,102

*Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. **"New property" is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. ***"Taxable value" is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code. Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $1,090,013,889 *Outstanding principal. Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year's Rates Maintenance & Interest & Sinking Total Local Revenue Per State Revenue Per Operations Fund* Student Student Last Year's Rate $1.0984 $0.2800* $1.3784 $4,202 $6,950

Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & $1.0946 $0.2987* $1.3933 $3,944 $7,293 Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service Jennifer Resendez is shown holding a selection of her Isabella Resendez displays a container full of fresh Proposed Rate $1.0730 $0.3100* $1.3830 $4,140 $6,589 chocolate-covered strawberries. strawberries for her sweet treats. *The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year's Levy on Average Residence CoH suspension jury trials until Sept. 30 Last Year This Year Due to changing cir- cian, individuals may visit Sept. 30, until 5 p.m. 30, by 5 p.m., to receive a Average Market Value of Residences $150,671 $158,990 cumstances regarding the any City of Houston court Visit the Municipal new court date. COVID-19 pandemic and location to speak with an an- Courts’ website at www. All jury trials will resume Average Taxable Value of Residences $111,668 $120,617 to encourage the health and nex judge to reset a case. houstontx.gov/courts for in- on Thursday, Oct. 1, unless Last Year's Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $1.3784 $1.3830 safety of the public and Masks/facial coverings formation on all court loca- further notifi cation is pro- court staff members from must be worn at all times tions and hours of operation. vided. Taxes Due on Average Residence $1,539.23 $1,668.13 the spread of the COVID-19, within the courthouse facil- It is important to note that It is important to note that Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $128.90 the City of Houston Munic- ity. if an individual fails to reset if an individual fails to reset Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a ipal Courts Department has Temperatures will be tak- their case(s) when Munic- their case(s) during the reset person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person extended the suspension of en before entry is granted. ipal Courts resume opera- period by Sept. 30, an arrest turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value. all jury trials through Sep- Visit the Municipal tions, an arrest warrant may warrant may be issued. tember 30, in conjunction Courts website at www. be issued. Jury duty Notice of Voter-Approval Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $1.3830. This election will be with the Texas Supreme houstontx.gov/courts for Through Sept. 30, there Jury duty will resume automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the voter-approval rate of $1.3830. Court’s order. continued updates on all will be no jury trials or jury Thursday, Oct. 1, unless fur- The Court remains open court locations and hours of duty. ther notifi cation is provided. Fund Balances for all other proceedings. operation. Jury trials For additional announce- The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds Members of the pub- If one’s jury trial was If one is a defendant ments and information call necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment. lic should contact a health scheduled from June 1, 2020 scheduled for jury trial the City of Houston Help- Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $178,048,312 care provider and not come to Sept. 30, resets began in during this period, one does line at 311, or 713-837- Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $26,729,133 to court if they are experi- person at all City of Hous- not have to appear. 0311. If outside of the City encing symptoms similar to ton court locations Saturday, One must reschedule of Houston, or visit the Mu- A school district may not increase the district's maintenance and operations tax rate to create a surplus in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the purpose of paying COVID-19. Aug. 1, 2020 and will con- one’s setting in person no nicipal Courts website at the district's debt service. Once cleared by a physi- tinue through Wednesday, later than Wednesday, Sept. www.houstontx.gov/courts. Page 4, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, August 13, 2020 COVID-19 surge testing begins New road to Ellington opens Ellington Field at county’s two stationary sites update by BAHEP In partnership with the exposed to someone with Note that this is a separate Continued from Page 1 the form of air strikes from U.S. Department of Health COVID-19; and anyone registration process rather 7,000 full-time and part-time joint attack aircraft for the and Human Services (HHS) who is worried about possi- than ongoing HCPH testing, personnel. maneuver unit commander. and the Texas Department bly having the virus. These and individuals who prefer “We are the only major They are experts in close air of State Health Services surge sites rely on a separate to go to HCPH mobile sites military presence in the third support. (DSHS), both Harris Coun- network of labs for process- will continue to register by largest city in the nation – a The colonel detailed plans ty Public Health’s (HCPH) ing and will help clear the visiting www.hcphtx.org or city of over 80,000 veter- to improve the quality of life Ken Pridgeon Stadium and backlog of tests causing de- by calling 832-927-7575. ans,” said Barker. and infrastructure at Elling- San Jacinto College Central lays. Receiving results Current missions ton. campus locations have been “Surge testing in Harris Residents should expect Barker then spoke of El- “The real excitement of transitioned to surge testing County marks an important their test results in three to lington’s MQ-9, a Remotely Ellington Field JRB’s in- sites, with the aim of in- milestone in our efforts to fi ve business days. An email Piloted Aircraft, or RPA. stallation development plan crease testing capacity and mitigate COVID-19 locally notifi cation will be sent to “From the operational shows that senior leaders at the same time, develop and we are grateful to our the users that their results side, it is fl ying local training outside of Texas in the Air faster lab turnaround times. federal and state partners are available through the missions and also has the ca- National Guard and the Air The temporary transition, for this opportunity,” said patient portal. pability to do combat opera- Force think that Ellington lasting roughly two weeks Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Results can be accessed tions anywhere in the world and its missions have great or until 30,000 testing sam- HCPH executive director. by visiting www.doineeda- from Ellington Field,” said longevity – enough to invest ples are reached, began at “It is vital that our residents covid19test.com and enter- Barker. “The MQ-9 is about the thousands of dollars it both stationary sites Thurs- have access to free testing, ing the same username and the size of an F-16, a regu- takes just to write this plan day, Aug. 6, and operational but this partnership also password that were used to lar fi ghter airplane, and can so that we can link it to a hours are Monday through helps address the need of in- sign up for testing. carry about the same amount disciplined and well thought Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 creasing our testing capaci- Since HCPH will not of bombs and missiles. It can out programmatic construc- p.m. ty and residents getting their have access to an individ- stay up for upward of 12–15 tion plan for what the next In addition to these hours, results faster.” ual’s username and pass- hours without having to refu- decades at Ellington Field HCPH has introduced eve- How to register words, everyone who regis- el. That makes a very fl exi- are going to look like for ning testing at the stationary for surge testing ters for surge testing needs ble, a very capable weapon whatever mission sets might locations which will occur Residents must preregis- to maintain a record of their system. We are unique in that come along,” Barker said. every Tuesday (Pridgeon) ter for surge testing. Any- username and passwords. we are one of only three air Future missions, and Thursday (San Jacinto) one can sign up for testing While waiting for test re- national guard units that has possibilities from 4 to 8 p.m. to better at one of the surge locations sults, participants are urged both of those capabilities.” In 2024, the Air National support the community. directly through doinee- to practice social distanc- A third entrance to Ellington Field has just been com- a name, but that is expected to change in the next couple Ellington Field is also Guard is going to fi nd out With the additional re- dacovid19test.com or by ing, staying home as much pleted by the City of Houston. The road is an entrance off of weeks. The original two entrances to Ellington are from the home of another fl ying where the next two F-35 bas- sources and new process, visiting ReadyHarris.org. as possible, wearing a face Space Center Boulevard. To date, the road does not have Old Galveston Road. Photo by Marie Flickinger asset – RC-26. The colonel es will be located. The fi rst testing capacity at each lo- Residents can also register covering in public, washing related that during Hurri- two were awarded to Ala- cation will increase from by calling 832-927-7575. one’s hands often and clean- cane Harvey in 2017 that the bama and Vermont. 750 tests per day to 1,250 Residents who sign up for ing high-touch surfaces reg- RC-26 handled about 600 “We have a long history and residents should receive testing online will need to ularly. infrastructure requests from as a fi ghter unit; so, there’s Harris County Public City of Houston announces the city engineers to go to their results in three to fi ve create a profi le, take the the potential down the road business days. brief online assessment and Health mobile testing sites Barker Addicks Reservoir to that we could get one of What is surge select the site location and HCPH will continue to look for areas that might be those missions,” Barker said. testing? time. offer COVID testing at four problematic. He added that There has also been much Surge testing provides One can confi rm the ap- mobile locations which “More Space” program the MQ-9 can also help out discussion and excitement additional temporary feder- pointment and make sure rotate throughout Harris in that regard and has assist- about the future home of the al support to areas around to bring the test voucher ID County precincts. On Aug. 5 Mayor Sylves- same time, we want to keep for customers to socially dis- – The overall program and/ ed other states during fi re U.S. Space Force headquar- the county that have seen a number to the appointment. Each mobile unit has the ter Turner and City Council everyone safe and I encour- tance over space for parking or individual sites will be re- seasons. ters. Gov. Greg Abbott has recent spike in coronavirus The voucher ID number ability to test 200 residents members approved the new age people to continue social that isn’t being used,” said vocable at any time, if safety Barker recalled one par- communicated to the pres- cases. is required or the testing per day with a two- to four- “More Space” program to distancing, wearing a mask David Fields, Houston’s Chief concerns are identifi ed. ticular mission. ident that Ellington Field Testing at the surge loca- will not be administered to day turnaround time for re- help restaurants accommo- and washing their hands fre- Transportation Planner. To make this program as “Last year we fl ew an should be a preferred loca- tions is available to individ- the applicant. sults. date more customers while quently,” said Turner. “Since The program will include effective as possible and min- exercise with Tennessee re- tion. uals age 13 and older – in- Additionally, the testing To sign up for testing, maintaining social distancing occupancy is lower during this the following guidelines: imize the process, restaurant garding the numerous fault “Those deliberations are cluding those experiencing voucher is only valid for the residents may call 832-927- during the COVID-19 pan- time, parking spaces can be – Allow each restaurant to owners who would like to par- lines in that state,” Bark- complicated, and we are symptoms; those who be- date of the test and cannot 7575 or sign up via www. demic. converted to places to serve convert up to 50 percent of its ticipate must submit a Notifi - er said. “We launched our working with our municipal lieve they may have been be used on a separate date. covidcheck.hctx.net/. The new program allows customers. It is a win-win.” off-street parking to space for cation Form to track program aircraft from Ellington and partners and the fact-fi nding any restaurant to convert 50 The City’s Planning and serving food (serving only, not participation. handed it off to Tennessee team to the extent that it is percent of its off-street park- Development Department led food storage or preparation). This will help the City re- Air National Guard control- appropriate,” Barker said of ing spaces to serve customers. the multidepartmental effort – This program would be ceive feedback on the program lers. They fl ew a 10- or 12- the ongoing discussions. Space Center Houston This expanded outdoor with input from several Man- entirely voluntary. Restaurants and learn from it in the future. hour mission doing those Barker further elaborated dining space will enhance agement Districts, individu- may opt-in but not required to The “More Space” pro- types of imagery and assess- on another possible assign- business and operations for al restaurants and an array of participate. gram became effective Aug. 5, ment requests that their state ment for Ellington. restaurants and allow Housto- stakeholders. – Social distancing rules 2020. would require in the event of “On July 29, the secre- hosts virtual campout nians to patronize businesses The City developed the (6-foot spacing) would still Restaurants seeking to par- a natural disaster due to an tary of defense announced Grab the camping gear Make science come to life who would like to participate. while following strict health program to accommodate ad- apply. ticipate in the program need to earthquake. that AFRICOM (the United and head to the backyard be- through the wonders of space At registration, one needs and safety guidance. ditional capacity for guests – Driveway access, pedes- complete and submit the Noti- “The RC-26 is what I fl y. States Africa Command) cause the night sky is calling exploration. only to pay whatever one is “Houston is eager to re-en- looking to dine outdoors. trian access, and ADA-spac- fi cation Form which is found It’s a relatively small, but headquarters in Stuttgart, nature lovers to camp out. Set up tents and share pho- able to pay. gage, and Houston’s restau- “Space can only do one es must remain. The program at http://houstontx.gov/plan very capable, twin engine re- Germany, which is the ma- During this unique time, tos on social media using the Register now at spacecen rants are excited to see their thing at a time. It’s great that will last through COVID-19 ning/MoreSpace.html where connaissance aircraft. Only jor combatant command for Space Center Houston will hashtag #SpaceCenterHOU. ter.org/virtual-campout. customers return. At the the City can prioritize space space restrictions. more details are available. the Air National Guard fl ies any operations by any U.S. host a virtual campout from Ordinarily, Space Center that airplane. We are one of military unit in or support- 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22. Houston’s Campouts are paid only 10 states lucky enough ing or touching the African Hear from NASA astro- programs. to have it. In the past, we’ve continent, is moving from naut Kjell Lindgren as he The nonprofi t organi- done some good work help- Stuttgart to a location to be shares his mission experienc- zation is making science Remember When ing our federal law enforce- determined. Ellington Field es. learning accessible without ment partners on the border. has long been discussed as a Build one’s own rocket, price being a barrier during 40 years ago (1980) to be held at Ellington Field. ger employees to help defray old Pamela Ann Kinsel, the Smith, II. “It’s held just be- Primarily what we have used candidate for headquarters of build one’s own Mars heli- the COVID-19 crisis. Trustees of the Pasadena The event would feature the hospital costs for employee daughter of Bill and Marga- fore school starts to help fam- it for is on counter drug mis- AFRICOM. We’re excited to copter and enjoy a planetar- As a result, this virtual Independent School District Ghost Squadron of the Con- Erwin Whitney who had suf- ret Kinsel, was selected Tiny ilies prepare by offering free sions. We have had great and watch those developments.” ium show. campout is open to anyone approved a tax rate of $1 per federate Air Force, 100 vin- fered a seizure the previous Miss American Rodeo Queen services and products such quantifi able results in terms Following the colonel’s $100 valuation at a special tage World War II aircraft and week and remained uncon- in a Galveston competition. as school supplies, health of some very large, high pro- presentation, he answered meeting. The new tax rate modern static military aircraft scious. Whitney formerly 20 years ago (2000) screenings and immuniza- fi le seizures.” several questions submitted CCART announces represented a 7.5 percent in- displays and jet fi ghter fl y- worked at the Target near Al- Three locals who took part tions” he added. Volunteers Barker also talked about by the virtual attendees. crease in tax revenues over bys. There was also to be a ci- meda Mall. in national competition in- gave out free school supplies Ellington’s Air Support Op- To view the virtu- the 1979 rate. vilian aerobatic act, including The South Belt Palomi- cluded Patricia Marie Alders, to participating youth while erations Squadron, which is al general membership virtual meeting The Dobie High School a wing-walking act. nos baseball team won their Miss Teen Houston; Nikki supplies lasted. In addition to made up of battlefi eld air- meeting, visit www.you Lariaettes hosted their third Dobie High School Prin- fi rst-ever world champion- Williams, Miss Junior Teen Change Happens’s Children’s men who deploy with the tube.com/watch?v=W annual Muscular Dystrophy cipal Frank Braden sent a ship at the Palomino World Houston; and Angela Marie Health Insurance and food Army. They are able to bring P6A_tCRGNM&fea The Clear Creek Asso- clear from TRTA and local Kick-a-thon in the Astroare- memo to all faculty directors Series in Greensboro, N.C. Hunter, Ms. Houston. stamp programs, Children’s combat air power to bear in ture=youtu.be. ciation of Retired Teachers offi cials to convene again na. What started out as a proj- of extracurricular activities to 25 years ago (1995) The Rev. Mark Butcher Health Day was at capacity (CCART) will hold its fi rst at the Bay Area Communi- ect for Dobie’s 80 drill team be on the lookout for any type The Clear Creek school and the Freeway Baptist fam- with more than 80 local pro- meeting of the 2020-2021 ty Center, it will resume its members three years before, of hazing activities within the district tallied 26,246 students ily celebrated the church’s viders of children’s services season virtually on Tuesday, regular meetings. had become a regionwide, groups during the upcoming on the fourth day of school, a 50th anniversary. including: the Houston Rock- Texan Bank kicks off Sept. 8. In the meantime, remem- 1,700-girl event. Pledges for school year. 4 percent enrollment increase Jerry Speer was sworn ets, the Houston Dynamo, The gathering will be fa- ber to renew one’s member- the year totaled more than The Sageglen Community over the same day the previ- onto the Pasadena Indepen- American Red Cross, City online challenge cilitated via Zoom and will ship with CCART. $75,000. Association was in the pro- ous year. Clear Brook High dent School District Board of of Houston Health Depart- be available for viewing, at The annual dues are $50. At least six burglaries or cess of “cracking down” on School enrollment jumped by Trustees. ment, Afl ac, A Tooth Doctor On Aug. 3, Texan Bank Kidz Harbor located in Liv- one’s discretion, beginning For membership renewal attempted burglaries occurred residents in Sageglen who 4.8 percent to 1,543. After Kathleen Wood- for Kids, the Houston Public started a charity challenge on erpool, Texas. Kidz Harbor’s at 10 a.m. Sept. 8. forms and instructions, visit in the South Belt area in the had erected satellite dish an- Nearly 2,000 homes in worth’s horse was killed by Library and many more. Fun Facebook. For the challenge, mission is to help the abused CCART is planning ad- the Facebook site at Clear- course of four days. tennae on their properties. It the Sagemont subdivision a train, the staff at the stables aspects for children included Texan Bank is asking one to and abandoned children of ditional monthly virtual CreekART or just type in Offi cer Loti Brewer of was said that the satellite an- began the city of Houston’s collected enough money to interactive activities, door share a Texan Bank post and Texas. presentations and/or news- Clear Creek Association of the Harris County Sheriff’s tennae were violations of the automated refuse collection buy her a new one. prizes and live, culturally di- use #charitychallenge. Through their residen- letters to keep its members Retired Teachers. Department’s south district deed restrictions in the subdi- program with only Thursday Sagemont Church opened verse entertainment featuring In return, Texan Bank will tial therapeutic group home up to date with the latest If one prefers, one can patrol (including the South vision and were a nuisance to collections. In addition, a Sagemont Centre for the Arts. local artists and performers. donate $1 for every share and temporary emergency TRTA information as well also request information via Belt area) was promoted to most persons who lived there. separate yard trimming pick- 15 years ago (2005) Program organizers invited with the goal to hit 1,000 shelter, Kidz Harbor offers as local happenings. email at 1986cart@gmail. the rank of chief petty offi cer 30 years ago (1990) up would be conducted each All three proposed schools several public fi gures to at- shares for a contribution of medical, educational and Once CCART has the all com. in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Construction crews from Monday. for the South Belt which were tend and demonstrate their $1,000. psychological assistance to Brewer received the top rat- Austin Bridge Company Work was underway on to be open for the new school support for Children’s Health The bank is kicking off every foster child who re- ing of the three men chosen started putting together fi eld the more than $6 million, year were placed on hold by Day. the challenge in August with sides there. Advertise in the from 60 who qualifi ed for the offi ces for the extension of 900-space Park ’N Ride facil- PISD. A demographic study 5 years ago (2015) rank nationwide. Beltway 8 from Interstate 45 ity being constructed behind revealed that student growth The San Jacinto College 35 years ago (1985) to Beamer Road. The project the Sabo townhouses. The was far below projections. Board of Trustees unani- Largest selection of Leader! The Wings Over Houston was to have a 300-day com- so-called Fuqua Park & Ride Texas Gov. Rick Perry as- mously voted to call for a wigs in Texas! air show, sponsored by the pletion schedule. was expected to open the fol- signed 12 Remotely Piloted $425 million bond referen- FEATURING South Belt-Ellington Cham- A benefi t bake sale and car lowing spring. Vehicle Predator drones to dum in the November 2015 Call 281-481-5656 ber of Commerce, was set wash was planned by Kro- South Belt area 4-year- Ellington Field. Not all RPVs election. The funds would ESTETICA would be physically stationed provide workforce training, DESIGNS at Ellington, but they would make renovations and im- WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION be radio controlled from prove infrastructure. Nine OF WIGS & The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Over The Back Fence by Alexis there. buildings were renovated The Right Form! by JODEE CCISD accepted an inter- – most of which were more Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s to Help With All Your After local agreement with League than 30 years old. 125 E. Galveston Street City to ensure the completion The measure easily Breast Surgery Needs. Great selection of League City of the district’s fourth high passed, with 68 percent vot- Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 school. The campus would ing in favor of it. be located on Palomino 1 year ago (2019) JANNIE CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Meador Elementary es to friends. For those wanting a birthday Lane and was anticipated to On Wednesday, Aug. Happy birthday wishes are sent to former Enjoying a birthday Aug. 17 is Tracie Nair. mentioned in this section, email mynews@ be open for the 2007 school 14, deputies with the Harris t? Leader staffer Jannie Scarberry who cel- Moore Elementary southbeltleader.com with “OTBF: Friends year. County Precinct 2 Consta- nan ebrates a birthday Aug. 13 from her family, Jill Lacamu, Moore principal, is wished a Celebrate Birthdays” in the subject line by The PISD board of trust- ble’s offi ce discovered a man reg friends and the Leader staff. She and her happy birthday Aug. 13. ees was seeking community sleeping in a stolen vehicle in e P Friday noon for the next week’s publication. ld I b husband, Robert, are former longtime South Stuchbery Elementary Thursday, Aug. 13: Nicole Foster, Carlos input to develop a profi le the 10100 block of Sageglow. Cou Belt residents. The Leader staff is apprecia- Best wishes for a wonderful birthday Aug. Gomez, Shawna Merchant, Lisa Iguess, for the new superintendent Edgar Tower was charged I need a pregnancy test tive of the many years she has devoted to the 19 are sent to Lorena Benavides Sanchez. Anthony Dittrich, Erica Sadler, Dinah of schools. The new super- with unauthorized use of a Leader. Melillo Middle School Palmer and Bill Weatherford; Friday, Aug. intendent would replace Dr. motor vehicle, having an out- I need to know what to do SCHOOL DAZE Aug. 13 is the day for a double-layer cake 14: Roger Woest, Connie Alberti, Richard Rick Schneider, who had an- standing felony warrant for We are here for you. We care!! The following personnel and staff of the for Patricia Concha and Debra Yocum. Golenko and Pete Ortiz; Saturday, Aug. 15: nounced his upcoming retire- possession of a controlled All Services are Free and Confidential. Pasadena Independent School District cel- Sing a chorus of a birthday song Aug. 18 to Janna Hipps, Hector Pombo and Peggy ment. Deputy superintendent substance in Galveston Coun- Kirk Lewis was ultimately ty and other misdemeanor 281-484-0005 ebrate birthdays Aug. 13 through Aug. 19, Valerie Espinosa. Celebrating a birthday Cox Hughs; Sunday, Aug. 16: Nicole Love, Beltway 8 South 2020. Aug. 19 is Alice Wong. Brandon Gray, Larry Bozka, Cynthia hired in April 2006 after warrants from Friendswood Crisis Pregnancy Center Atkinson Elementary Roberts Middle School Weaver, Brandon Gray, Yvonne Molina trustees limited the search to and League City. Aug. 15 is the day to celebrate a birthday Break out the balloons and party favors and Irl Ellis; Monday, Aug. 17: Denise PISD employees. for Rebecca Garcia. Aug. 19 for Joe Pena. Moctezuma, Linda Rodriguez, Michelle 10 years ago (2010) Burnett Elementary Beverly Hills Intermediate Brovey and Paulo Espinoza; Tuesday, Change Happens, a local Share in the birthday fun Aug. 17 with The day for birthday fun for Charlotte Aug. 18: Marty Gomez, Cathy Shipley, community-based nonprofi t Jennie Graham. Send a happy birthday Nelson is Aug. 17. Shametta Benson, Corina Lopez, Jo Anne organization serving at-risk FURNITURE RE-DO greeting to Melisa Evans Aug. 18. Thompson Intermediate Muse, Vita Bernal, Annette Barrientos families and youth hosted its Bush Elementary On Aug. 13, light the birthday candles for and Chris Cook; and Wednesday, Aug. 19: 10th annual Children’s Health • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Light the birthday candles for Laura Cliff Neel. Happy birthday wishes are sent Robert Mireles, Nathan Nguyen, Pamela Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ramsahai Aug. 17. Aug. 15 to Daniel Sawyer. Give a birthday Walters, Jody Urschel-Oun, Shandy Saturday, Aug. 14, at Almeda • Re-Glue • Re-Screw Frazier Elementary shoutout Aug. 17 to James MacGregor. Lecourias, Pamela McDonald and Derrick and Northwest Malls. “We The day for a double-layer cake for Dobie High Pyper. started this program to make ‘We Re-Do For You’ Jennifer Umana and Kristi Vela is Aug. 14. Bryan Due celebrates a birthday Aug. 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Leslie Thursday, August 13, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 5 SPORTS NEWS & NOTES Lady Horns’ volleyball eyes Sept. 15 opener Waddell, son of Dobie graduates, gets MLB call Six head-to-head match- against 22-6A frontrunner 25-match regular season for Lady Longhorns eager to Brandon Waddell, son A Clear Lake High School on limited rest. ups will precede Dobie's Deer Park Oct. 9, at Deer her program. even the score now that the of 1980 Dobie High School graduate, Waddell played un- A fifth-round draft pick of District 22-6A start as the Park. Bidistrict playoff loss- two programs are district graduates Terrie (Birdsong) der the guidance of Rupert the Pirates in June 2015, Wad- state looks to swing into Dobie head coach Dawn es to Deer Park in each of foes. See Dobie's full 2020 and Charles Waddell, has been Jaso, current Pasadena ISD dell, now 26, has fashioned a the high school volleyball Sexton has put together a the past two seasons has the schedule on Page 6. added to the Pittsburgh Pirates' director of athletics, who was career record of 30-30 with a season Sept. 15. 28-man roster. then head coach of the Fal- 4.12 earned run average. He's The Lady Longhorns Waddell who was added to cons. pitched in 115 career games, will host tryouts and the the 60-man Player Pool Aug. 7 Waddell went on to help the including 85 as a starter. Wad- first day of preseason work- and sent to the Pirates alternate University of Virginia win the dell who spent his first day on outs for returning players site in Altoona was called up to College World Series in 2015, the Pirates roster in the bull- Sept. 7 and then will begin Pittsburgh for an Aug. 9 game as the starting pitcher in Game pen, is actively awaiting his scrimmages Sept. 11. The against the Detroit Tigers. 3 of the Championship series MLB debut. regular season has Dobie visiting Baytown Sterling Sept. 15. After another road match Sept. 18 at Shadow Creek, the Lady Longhorns will have their first home match Saturday, Sept. 19 against Spring. Dobie will play a total of seven Saturday matches in an effort to accommodate the condensed schedule. The District 22-6A por- tion of the schedule for Dobie begins Tuesday, The Dobie volleyball program will get the first look at Dobie High School’s Sept. 22, at Channelview. newly renovated gymnasium, which includes fresh on-court decals as well as Also of special interest, the wall art. The main playing surface at Dobie’s main campus will see plenty of Lady Longhorns will have action as the volleyball program will play 13 of its 25 scheduled matches at the first of two matchups home over a period of just under two months.

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Meanwhile, Clear Brook gin workouts Sept. 7, five schedule exists. + #Call me and lets talk + While educators at Clear The University Inter- will begin its campaign at weeks behind what was Further, Clear Brook has Call for our weekly rate specials! Brook, Dobie and many of scholastic League weeks Pearland as the region looks originally planned. set its 10 opponents even if + + Real Estate! those in their school dis- ago set Labor Day Mon- to return to some form of Actual live football the exact dates are not yet + + • KARATE COME LEARN: tricts officially pulled up in day, Sept. 7, as the first al- normalcy. games in the 6A ranks may official. TRAINING • RESPECT + + front of campuses for the lowable day for preseason When Sept. 15 does ar- kick off as of Sept. 24. Dobie and Clear Brook 281-389-6519 first day of 2020-2021 ac- workouts. In what has be- rive, it will have been al- The District 22-6A and will begin their respective • FOCUS + + • FIELD TRIPS ademic year preparedness, come a rarity over the past most six months to the day District 24-6A full sched- team tennis seasons Sept. • CONFIDENCE + +Five Star Realtor + + schools across Texas in the six months, that schedule is of when the last competitive ules, which are expected to 11-12 as part of the Re- • DISCIPLINE + Texas Monthly magazine + Class A through Class 4A holding true. high school sporting event include 10 games, have yet membering Ike Invitational, ranks began preseason foot- Volleyball programs are took place within Region to be officially released. and the UIL has set dates • AND MORE +++++++++++++++++++ for the beginning of the cross-country season. 11101 Resource Pkwy. 281-484-9006 TAPPS restart schedule has It's all set to get going, 1853 Pearland Pkwy. #109 832-736-9006 and for most the day can't We have space available at each location come soon enough. 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Preseason soccer match- $ $ practice, and the pads are The regional champion es can begin Sept. 7, and the $ More SOLD. $ due to be donned as of Sept. Pioneer boys' soccer team is regular season openers can $ $ 11. also itching to return to the begin as soon as Sept. 10. #1 in South Belt. TAPPS 11-man programs fi eld after 20 overall wins The TAPPS playoff $ $ may scrimmage as of Sept. and a state semifi nal appear- bracket must be set as of $ Interest Rates Are At $ 17, and games can begin a ance in 2019. Oct. 29, and the state cham- $ $ week later, Sept. 24. The Junior Jace Windom pionships are Nov. 12-13. Sandra Yandell Historical Lows! Laura Yandell $ Broker Associate Sales Associate $ $ And So Is Inventory-We $ Dobie sets Remembering $ Need Your Home! $ $ $ $ 281-464-SOLD (7653) $ Ike team tennis Sept. 11-12 $ $ +NEW! 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(24/7) or visit https://aahouston.org/meetings/ for additional Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the website, https://youngpro- 7 a.m. Since Gov. Greg Abbott has initiated Strike Force for the information. fessionalstoastmasters.com/.Young Professionals SE AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 reopening of Texas some groups have resumed their 7 p.m. Toastmasters Club is committed to its member’s safety during a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., meetings. For Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open this National Emergency and will conduct virtual meetings Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. For additional infor- area, visit https://aahouston.org/meetings. For Narcotics meeting, 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First every Monday (except holidays), effective 3/16/2020, to mation, call 713-686-6300 (24/7) or visit https://aahouston. Anonymous (NA) meetings, visit www.hascona.com. For Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713- ensure its members continue their journey to becoming confi - org/meetings/. a list of Al-Anon meetings, visit www.houstonalanon.org/ 661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com or visit https://nastuff. dent communicators and leaders. To be a guest at the virtual Noon meetings.html. com/. meeting, select the “contact us” button on our home page Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Congregation Shaar Hashalom – All services are on- menu (www.youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com) to obtain noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland, or online at https://aahous 7 a.m. line. Join the Friday night service at 7 p.m. or the Satur- access to our virtual meeting platform. For information, call ton.org/meetings/imperfect-nooners. For details, call 713-686- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 day Shabbat at 9:30 a.m. service on a computer, tablet or Karen Nunn at 832-722-9061 or Carolyn Carmichael at 832- 6300. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., smartphone by using the GoToMeeting app and accessing 372-3565. 7 p.m. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 713-686-6300 the link https://www.gotomeet.me/cshonline with the ac- 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open (24/7) or visit https://aahouston.org/meetings/ for additional cess code 471-821-285. For those who don’t have a com- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #0683 Friendswood meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First information. puter, services may be accessed by calling (+1)-571-317- chapter meets at the Friendswood Methodist Church, 110 N Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713- 7:30 a.m. 3122. For members who wish to download a copy of the Friendswood Dr. in the educational bldg, room 201. For infor- 661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com or visit https://nastuff. Rotary Club of Pearland – Virtual meeting Thursday, prayer book for the online service, visit https://www.shaarha mation, call Lynette Ringrose 832-858-4617 or Dorothy com/. 7:30 a.m., online on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom. shalom.org/prayer-book-for-online-service.html. Pourteau 713-875-8820. 7 p.m. us/j/81372891968. Meeting ID: 813 7289 1968. Information for SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 7 p.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- the event is on the Pearland Chamber of Commerce website 7:30 a.m. Survivors of Suicide Support Group – gives coping skills in 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/ under the calendar tab. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, a non-threatening environment to adults who have lost a sexual abuse support for women. Visit www.bayareaturning 9:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont loved one to suicide. For additional information, email point.org for details. NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 713-686- [email protected] or visit www.crisishotline.org or call 8 p.m. of the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in 6300 (24/7) or visit https://aahouston.org/meetings/. 832-416-1177. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Webster. The public is welcome and encouraged to bring 9:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale others. For details, call 281-910-1971 or visit aglownet.org. Congregation Shaar Hashalom – All services are online. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. 11:30 a.m. Join the Friday night service at 7 p.m. or the Saturday Shab- Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713- THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business bat at 9:30 a.m. service on a computer, tablet or smartphone 661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com or visit https://nastuff. 7 a.m. Women’s Association-South will have a virtual meeting by using the GoToMeeting app and accessing the link https:// com/. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Thursday, July 9, All attendees must preregister. To RSVP for www.gotomeet.me/cshonline with the access code 471-821- 7 p.m. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., the meeting and to obtain additional information, visit the 285. For those who don’t have a computer, services may be Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s 12 Step Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. For additional infor- website at www.seen-abwa.org. accessed by calling (+1)-571-317-3122. For additional in- Recovery program, open meeting Mondays, 7 p.m. in the mation, call 713-686-6300 (24/7) or visit https://aahouston. Noon formation for members who wish to download a copy of the Education Building in room 4, 11011 Hall Road. For addition- org/meetings/. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, prayer book for the online service, visit https://www.shaarha al information, call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309- 7:30 a.m. noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland, or online at https://aahous- shalom.org/prayer-book-for-online-service.html. 2801. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. ton.org/meetings/imperfect-nooners. For details, call 713-686- 8 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 either at Pearland Chamber of Commerce, 6117 Broadway 6300. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on 7 a.m. St., Pearland, or online on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 us/j/81372891968. The meeting ID: 813 7289 1968. Addition- Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets on the second Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., al information is available on the Pearland Chamber of Com- Thursday of the month at the Pearland Church of Christ SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 713-686-6300 merce website at https://www.pearlandtexaschamber.us/ un- Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland, when the church is 8 p.m. (24/7) or visit https://aahouston.org/meetings/. der the calendar tab. open. For details, email pearlandarearepublicanclub@gmail. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Noon Noon com or visit www.facebook.com/PARCTX. Sheriff Troy Nehls Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, is guest speaker. Scarsdale Blvd. For additional information, call 281-484-9243. noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland, or online at https://aahous noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland, or online at https://aahous Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meet- MONDAY, AUGUST 17 ton.org/meetings/imperfect-nooners. For details, call 713-686- ton.org/meetings/imperfect-nooners. For details, call 713-686- ing, 2930 E. Broadway (FM-518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Noon 6300. 6300. Church (youth building). Call 713-661-4200 or visit https://nas Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. tuff.com/. noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland, or online at https://aahous Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meet- FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 ton.org/meetings/imperfect-nooners. For details, call 713-686- meeting, 7 p.m., 22930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, ing, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First 7 a.m. 6300. First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call Presbyterian Church (youth building). For additional informa- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 6:30 p.m. 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com or visit https://nas tion, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com or https:// a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast tuff.com/. nastuff.com/. 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Residents are seeing many Sprint trucks in the South Belt area as they a 100-acre retention facility which will be greatly increased with the These drainage pipes, which previously drained South- retention which will help keep water from streets and transport truckloads of dirt from the former Southbend subdivision approved expanded project. The new project will take approximately bend subdivision are waiting to be taken out of the homes in the area. Flood Control is hosting a virtual as the most recent fl ood control project. Currently the site contains two years. Photos by Marie Flickinger subdivision. The drainage project will greatly improve meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18 (see story Page 1.)

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She will San Jac MY WAY nations are tax deductible (Tax be a seventh-grader at Thompson Intermediate. She cel- This Pandemic. ID # 13-1610451) to the fullest ebrated her birthday at the movies with her cousins, and $25 OFF ANY SERVICE extent permitted by law. The due to COVID-19 and social distancing, her parents Erik and Claudia Cubos were able to rent out the entire the- 14222 Gulf Frwy., Houston, TX 77034 Houston USO is thankful for 281-481-1700 www.houstonauto.net one’s consideration and con- ater for the celebration. She also had a Taco Bell-themed FALL 2020 tinued support of U.S. troops. dinner afterward with her parents and siblings. NOW OPEN - Covid-19 Students return to school Precautions in Place Continued from Page 1 dent Dr. Greg Smith. “We have said that qualifying students Call the Office for your of special education students seen great success in bringing will be provided a low-cost beginning Aug. 31. The re- people into brick and mortar in Wi-Fi service to maintain their appointment ONLINE Anytime maining grade levels and spe- groups whether it is the nearly studies. See related story on Specializing in Personal cial education students will 1,500 students who have par- Page 1. return to brick-and-mortar in- ticipated in strength and con- Clear Creek ISD is also ex- Injury Cases Take your classes online at any time. struction on Sept. 14, versus ditioning camps in July to our pected to continue providing No need to travel to campus. the initial plan of having all 5,000 employees returning to meals to students who virtually students return on Sept. 8. work this week.” learn, but details were unclear Barry Burleigh, D.C. “This gradual phase in of Students who opt out of at press time. Chiropractor groups of staff and students is brick-and-mortar instruction For more details on recommended by health offi - will continue to learn virtually CCISD’s reopening plan, visit 11700 Beamer Rd. (281) 481-1623 cials,” said CCISD Superinten- from home. District offi cials www.ccisd.net/reopen. Houston, TX 77089 www.burleighchiro.com Comptroller celebrates 30 years Confused about Medicare? ONLINE On A Schedule Texas Comptroller Glenn es Conditions or a physician’s Any earnings on ABLE ac- (Who isn’t!) 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(832) 517-3976 • email [email protected] Signed into law July 26, Hands-On HYBRID 1990, the ADA prohibits dis- crimination on the basis of disability in employment, A combination of online instruction state and local government, and small groups for hands-on public accommodations, com- mercial facilities, transporta- learning and practical testing. tion and telecommunications. “The ADA represents landmark legislation that has protected the rights of mil- lions of disabled Americans,” Hegar said. “It laid the foun- dation for programs such as Texas ABLE, which further helps remove barriers for peo- FLEX Campus ple with disabilities. “Texas ABLE has been a Allows you to spend some time in a game changer, and our offi ce is proud to be part of this im- classroom with an instructor in small rotating portant program that creates a groups, in addition to online learning. path for individuals with dis- abilities to save and achieve a better life experience.” Established by the Texas Legislature and administered by the Texas Prepaid High- er Education Tuition Board through the Texas Comptrol- CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 24 ler’s offi ce, the Texas ABLE program allows Texans with disabilities to save for the future in tax-advantaged ac- Visit appointments.sanjac.edu for assistance. counts while preserving their eligibility for important gov- ernment benefi ts such as Sup- plemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. 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