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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thanksgiving Day 2018 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 43, No. 43 Holiday closures scheduled South Belt-Ellington Leader The Leader office will be closed Wednesday, celebrates 50th anniversary Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23, for Thanksgiving. The Thursday edition of the Almeda Mall is currently celebrating its 50th opening celebration. acres, housed more than 750,000 square feet sic; Lerners; Singer Sewing; Card Mart; Spen- Leader will be available Wednesday, Nov. 21. anniversary. “The retail environment has changed a lot of retail space and included parking spaces for cers; Corrigan’s Jewelry; Picadilly Cafeteria; Clear Brook City MUD Opened in October 1968, the South Belt com- over 50 years,” said Terry Felton, who has man- 4,000 vehicles. GNC; Flaming Pit; Baker Shoes; Susie’s Casu- The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility munity’s fl agship shopping center joined the al- aged the mall since 1990. “Stores come and go, Approximately 60 stores occupied the young als; Saybrook Corp.; Ella Pryor Fashions; House District office will be closed Thursday, Nov. ready existing Foley’s at the same site, located but Almeda remains focused on serving its cus- mall. of Nine; and Kinney Shoes. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of on the Gulf Freeway between Fuqua and Almeda tomers. We are not the biggest mall, but we long Foley’s and J.C. Penney served as anchor The mall soon expanded to include stores in Thanksgiving. The office will reopen on Genoa. The Foley’s had opened just two years ago realized we have a special place in the com- stores for the new shopping center. Other original its parking lots, including two movie theaters, Monday, Nov. 26, at 8 a.m. Payments may be earlier. munity, and our customers remain loyal.” stores included Battlestein’s; the Trunk which are now closed. Much of the surrounding left in the drop box located on the drive-thru The Dobie Longhorn Band played at the grand When it opened, the mall encompassed 63 Factory; Kruff & Tuffl y; Leopold, Price & Rolle; community also now serves as retail space. window side of the building. Palais Royal; Woolworth’s; Playhouse Toys; B. In 2006, Foley’s was purchased by Macy’s, Residents living in Clear Brook City MUD Dalton Booksellers; Thom McAn Shoes; Lane which changed the name of the store. That who receive trash service on Thursday will not Bryant; Le Petit; TSO; Leeds Ties Ltd.; Zales; same year, J.C. Penney shuttered its doors, and have regular pickup on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Christmas is coming Margolis Shoes; Margo’s LaMode; H&H Mu- Continued on Page 6A Nov. 22. Regular services will resume on Monday, Nov. 26. Residents who receive trash service on Fridays will have regular services on Nov. 23. Lyft driver carjacked on Beamer All trash must be at curb side no later than 7 a.m. on the day of pickup. Vehicle then used for crime spree Schools All local Pasadena ISD and Clear Creek ISD Multiple suspects are in custody, after an al- ted again, this time parked in a handicapped spot schools will be closed through Friday, Nov. 23, leged carjacking of a Lyft driver at the Clear directly in front of the Walmart in the 9500 block for the Thanksgiving holiday. School will Creek Landing apartments in the 11700 block of of Rowlett, occupied by a male and a female. resume for both districts on Monday, Nov. 26. Beamer reportedly led to a crime spree. Walmart security told deputies that two males Libraries According to Sgt. Robert Sanchez of the Har- and another female were inside the store and had Both the Parker Williams and Bracewell ris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, the or- been shoplifting items and were under surveil- library branches will be closed Thursday, Nov. deal began around noon on Monday, Nov. 12, lance. 22, through Saturday, Nov. 24, for when deputies responded to a report of a carjack- As they exited the store, four suspects were Thanksgiving. Both branches will reopen ing at the aforementioned complex. The female detained near the vehicle, while the fi fth, a male Monday, Nov. 26. Lyft driver said she had picked up a Hispanic juvenile, ran from store security onto the adja- male near Hobby Airport and brought him to the cent Honda dealership parking lot. The male ju- PISD joins See to Succeed apartments, where two other males were waiting venile was later apprehended by Precinct 2 depu- when she arrived. ties. The Pasadena Independent School District One of the males, who was reportedly wearing Yisel Stubbs, 39, was charged with felony Education Foundation is once again partnering a mask, pulled the woman from her vehicle and shoplifting; Carlos Allen, 18, was charged with with the See to Succeed organization to help allegedly stole her phone and car at gunpoint, felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; Bri- visually impaired students gain the necessary leaving her in the complex’s parking lot. The anna Damian, 17, was charged with Class B mis- tools to excel in class. three males then drove off in the female’s car. demeanor shoplifting; and an unnamed 15-year- The See to Succeed program is a safety-net A few days later on Thursday Nov. 15, inves- old male juvenile was charged with unlawful car- vision program for Houston’s underserved tigators received a call from the Shell station in rying weapon and evading on foot. children. The program provides comprehen- the 10300 block of Blackhawk, stating the same Stubbs is reportedly Allen’s mother, and the sive free eye exams and eyeglasses to those vehicle had been used in a shoplifting incident at two reside at the complex from where the vehicle who have failed a school screening but cannot the store. was stolen. access optometry services. Later that same day around noon, investiga- Possible charges were still pending on the fi fth See to Succeed will be visiting several PISD tors received a call, saying the vehicle was spot- suspect, at press time. campuses between Monday, Nov. 26, and Fri- day, Nov. 30. In all, more than 1,800 students There’s a chill to the air, as the South Belt community prepares for the holiday season. In will receive free vision services. More than observance of Thanksgiving, local students will be out of school through Monday, Nov. 26. 400 of these students will be from the South Upon their return, students will attend again for only a few short weeks before taking their Charges expected in booster theft Belt area. Christmas holidays. Workers are shown above hanging a Christmas wreath at the entrance The Leader has received multiple inquiries Following the media broadcasts, an agree- Participating schools include Melillo (53 to the Riverstone Ranch subdivision. Photo by Marie Flickinger about the current status of the alleged thefts ment was drafted between the booster club students); Dobie 9 (11); Morris (11); Stuch- from the Dobie High School baseball booster and the suspected individual, stating that no bery (30); Atkinson (29); Bush (34); Meador club. charges would be pursued in the case if the for- (22); Moore (30); Thompson (35); Frazier According to offi cials from the Harris mer board member paid back $25,000 of the (16); Beverly Hills (40); Roberts (39); South Suspect wanted in fatal stabbing County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, the in- money allegedly stolen from the organization. Belt (20); and Dobie (40). cident is still under investigation, and charges According to Channel 13, as much as $53,000 The See to Succeed groups is also partner- Houston police have The identity of the victim, 26, is pending are expected in the near future. may have been taken from the Dobie Diamond ing with San Jacinto College for an upcoming released a sketch of a verifi cation by the Harris County Institute of Current booster club board members be- organization. event. See future editions of the Leader for in- suspect wanted in the Forensic Sciences. lieve a former board member is responsible for Other estimates put the fi gure as low as formation. fatal stabbing of a man According to Houston police, offi cers re- the theft, which involved credit card charges, $8,000. at a METRO bus stop sponded to a stabbing-in-progress call at the bounced checks and failure to deposit cash The Sept. 21 deadline, however, came and Post office problems persist in the 9900 block of Al- above address and found the victim with mul- from fundraisers. went without receipt of payment, prompting meda Genoa near Wind- The Leader has received several complaints tiple stab wounds. The ordeal was featured on both Channel 11 further investigation into the matter. More in- mill Lakes Boulevard Paramedics transported the man to Memori- and Channel 13 news reports. formation is expected to follow. this past week from residents, particularly in about 5 p.m. Saturday, the Sagemeadow subdivision, about not re- al Hermann Southeast Hospital, where he was Nov. 17. pronounced dead. ceiving mail for fi ve to seven days. Affected The suspect is de- Suspected robber shot at apartments residents are urged to call U.S. Rep. Pete Ol- A witness stated the suspect was last seen scribed only as a black running west on Almeda Genoa. son’s offi ce at 281-485-4855 and leave a mes- male in his late 30s to Suspect Charges have been fi led against a robbery another vehicle stopped in front of his, block- sage, as staff is currently on holiday. Anyone with information in this case is early 40s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division suspect wounded by a male at 9988 Windmill ing him. The driver of the vehicle then pulled slim build and short black hair. He was wear- at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers of Hous- Lakes Boulevard about 9 p.m. on Wednesday, around behind the victim and stopped again. Holiday cookies for sale ing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. ton at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Nov. 14. At that time, Arriaga got out of his vehicle St. Frances Cabrini Women’s Club invites The suspect, Angel Alejandro Lopez Arria- and was armed with a gun. everyone to its annual Holiday Cookie Walk ga, 18, is charged with aggravated assault with The victim, who has a license to carry a on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at a deadly weapon in the 182nd State District handgun, pulled his weapon in fear for his life, Francesca Hall, located at 10727 Hartsook. City’s credit rating lowered Court. thinking Arriaga was going to rob him. Guests can fi ll a container with homemade The male shooter (robbery victim), 27, was The victim discharged his weapon, as Arria- cookies for family and friends. Guests are en- Move comes after passage of Prop. B not injured. ga was pointing his weapon at him. couraged to come early for the best selection. According to the Houston Police Depart- Arriaga sustained a gunshot wound to his Cookies will be sold by the pound. In its fi rst report since voters approved said. “As I cautioned for months, Proposition ment, the male victim drove to a parking space left leg and was transported to an area hospital Proposition B on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, B forces the city to increase fi refi ghter pay by in the apartment complex at the above address in stable condition. He remained hospitalized Beltway closures planned Fitch Ratings announced Thursday it had 29 percent at a minimum cost of $100 million and was getting ready to get out of his car when at press time. The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes at changed the City of Houston’s outlook from annually without giving the city additional Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed continu- stable to negative, while maintaining the city’s revenue to pay for it. Now, credit rating agen- ously through 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. ‘AA’ bond rating. cies are taking notice.” Vehicle rolls over on Beamer The northbound and southbound U-turn Fitch wrote the outlook revision to negative As the only city operating under a lanes at Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Bluff will from stable is due to “anticipated erosion of revenue cap, Houston cannot raise taxes to pay be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through expenditure fl exibility due to a charter amend- for the additional fi refi ghter salaries, which the Tuesday, Dec. 11. ment (Proposition B)” and that assuming im- city controller has described as unsustainable. The U-turn lane at Beltway 8 and SH 3/Old plementation of the amendment, this addition- The only option is to cut spending by reduc- Galveston Road will be closed daily from 7 al spending will exacerbate an already chal- ing services and laying off people including a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, Nov. 26. lenged budgetary profi le.” fi refi ghters, police, and municipal employees, The northbound and southbound U-turn “Today’s decision by Fitch to change the which includes solid waste, parks and library lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be City of Houston’s outlook from stable to neg- workers, among others. closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through ative should concern every citizen who wrong- “Last year, we worked hard to pass pension Tuesday, Dec. 11. ly believed Proposition B would have no im- reform and the credit rating agencies removed The northbound and southbound U-turn pact on the city’s ability to balance the budget the negative outlook and praised us for taking a lanes at Beltway 8 and Preston will be closed and pay its expenses,’ Mayor Sylvester Turner Continued on Page 2A daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 11. recovery fairs set I-45 closures scheduled City of Houston Neighborhood Restoration ents prepare a recovery plan and direct them to At least one northbound and one southbound Centers and community partners continue to participating community agencies that offer the main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf reach out to people impacted by Hurricane Har- services and resources they need. Agency rep- Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to vey through an ongoing series of Harvey Recov- resentatives will inform clients about available SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed dai- ery Fairs. The events are sponsored in partner- services and eligibility requirements and assist ly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. ship with community agencies and are designed them with the completion of applications. to 5 a.m. through Monday, Dec. 31. Alternate to connect people to the services, resources and Services offered by participating agencies entrance and exit ramps will be closed. guidance they need toward full recovery. include help with basic needs and supplies, le- There will be a total closure of the north- The remaining fairs in the series are scheduled gal and fi nancial advice, employment programs, bound frontage road of the Gulf Freeway from as follows: mental health care, fl ood damage repair assis- NASA Road 1 to FM 518 through 5 a.m. Mon- • Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Third Ward tance, and referrals to resources for people with A recent crash at the intersection of Beamer and Beltway 8 caused the car shown above day, Dec. 31. Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis St., from 9 disabilities. Each fair will be staffed by a differ- to roll over. The accident involved three vehicles and sent two people to the hospital in un- The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- a.m. to 2 p.m. ent group of partnering agencies and services known condition. The intersection has long been a hot spot for such collisions. A 2016 study way between SH 96/League City Parkway and • Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Marian Community may vary event to event. based on data from the Texas Department of Transportation determined the intersection FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 Center, 11101 S. Gessner, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preregistration is not required. Most agencies was the most dangerous one in the South Belt community, ranking 66th in the entire state. p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Drivers traveling north • Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Deluxe Theater, require a photo ID, proof of income and a utility According to the study, between 2012 and 2015, there were 77 accidents at the intersection, on the main lanes will continue to NASA Road 3303 Lyons Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. bill for current address and address during Har- with a total of 66 injuries. Photo by Marie Flickinger 1, exit, then U-turn and come back to FM 518. Case managers will be on hand to help cli- vey. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thanksgiving Day 2018 In My Opinion St. Ange Deaths Publishers note: The following letter hospitals twice per year. The Hospital was sent to the Leader from the Clear Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-re- an all-star driguez, Sam Silva, Frank met. Her joy came from help- Creek Independent School District on viewed and fully transparent, and the re- Maria R. Rodriguez, Adam Perez and ing those around her, and she Nov. 16, following a lock out at surround- sults are free to the public. Mike Williams. continually had a smile for all ing area schools. The Hospital Safety Score’s letter Trevino A visitation service was of those she encountered. grade scoring system allows consumers Noah St. Ange is a held Sunday, Nov. 18, with a She is survived by her Clear Creek ISD gives to quickly assess the safety of local hos- recitation of the rosary at the husband of 48 years; her son pitals, and choose the safest hospital to fi rst-grader at South Belt Elementary and the son Chapel of Forest Park East Eric and his wife Julie and statement on lock out seek care. As our System continues to Funeral Home in Webster. A their two children Annelise expand and grow, we remain committed of Stacy Davis and Alex This morning, CCISD placed Clear St. Ange. He received per- Celebration of Life service and Caroline; her daughter Lake City Elementary, Clear Lake Inter- to providing safe, high-quality care and was held on Monday, Nov. Dawn and son Michael; and making Southeast and Pearland the pre- fect attendance, all-star mediate, Falcon Pass Elementary, Space reader and principal’s 19, also at Forest Park East her daughter Joy. She is also Center Intermediate, Ward Elementary mier choices to serve our community’s Funeral Home. Immediately survived by her siblings and healthcare needs. awards for the fi rst nine- and Whitcomb Elementary in Lock Out in weeks on Nov. 9. He is following, she was laid to rest their spouses, and numerous response to an investigation in this area This achievement would not be possi- at Forest Park East Cemetery. nieces and nephews. ble without you! It is because of your com- also a Tiger Scout in Pack of the school district. Lock Out means the 773 and plays baseball in In remembrance of Maria and She was preceded in death doors to the campus are locked and the mitment and hard work that we are able to her style, guests were invited by her parents and her son-in- stand out among the rest in ADVANCING Sagemont Beverly Hills students are kept indoors for instruction Little League. to wear bright colors to her law Daniel Witt. to continue as normal. the health and safety of those we serve. services. The family will receive Police were searching for a man re- In recognition of this outstanding ac- friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun- ported to be seen in the area possi- complishment, I invite you to join us for Patricia Anne day, Nov. 25 at the Niday bly carrying a weapon. After authorities a breakfast celebration to commemorate Maria R. Trevino, 71, Funeral Home-Beamer. A searched all areas surrounding the origi- this great achievement in patient safety. died on Wednesday, Nov. 14, Madsen memorial service celebrat- nal location of the siting, no suspect was · MH Pearland: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 2018. Born on Feb. 22, 1947, ing Pat’s life will be at South found. The Lock Out was lifted at approx- a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Café in Del Rio, Texas, Maria was Main Baptist Church in Pasa- imately 12:40 this afternoon. · MH Southeast: Thursday, Nov. 29, Fitch lowers Houston’s rating the oldest of 11 children born dena on Monday, Nov. 26, at 2 As part of our new safety protocols, 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Main Lobby to Martin and Hermelinda p.m. we are committed to communicating with As always, thank you for your great Continued from Page 1A ing revenues will likely result on this front as the city ad- (Correa) Rodriguez. In lieu of fl owers, me- you, immediately. If you receive commu- work and for your continued commitment responsible approach to im- in negative rating action and justs to increased fi refi ghter She graduated from Ste- morial contributions in Pat’s nication about a Lock Out, please know to making safety a top priority. Together, proving Houston’s fi nancial notes further cost cutting will salaries.” phen F. Austin Sr. High name may be made to South that your student is safe and that we are we are making a difference for the pa- health. We were on the right be necessary. The city is attempting to School in Houston, and be- Main Baptist Church. Any contacting you to keep you informed. tients and communities we serve. track,” Turner said. “Proposi- However, Fitch also ac- explore its options and obtain gan a career as administrative memorial gifts will go to sup- Clear Creek ISD Kyle Price tion B threatens to set us back knowledged Turner’s respon- deliberate counsel to deter- assistant working for Exxon, port the mission work she so Offi ce of Communications SVP & CEO as a city and erase the gains sible approach to managing mine whether state law pre- Atlantic Richfi eld, St. Luke’s dearly loved. Memorial Hermann Southeast we have made to put us on a city fi nances. “The current empts the charter amendment Hospital, The Texas Medical Price proud: ‘A’ grade and Pearland Hospitals strong fi nancial footing.” administration had made completely. Absent any court Center and Mercer. As chal- Gregory L. Fitch warned that the city’s structural budgetary balance action, the referendum stands lenging and rewarding as her for Memorial Hermann DOT notes website: inability to absorb increasing a stated priority, and Fitch and ultimately must be fully jobs were in the corporate en- Johnson I am proud to announce that Memorial great tools for fl yers expenditures to match ongo- will closely monitor progress implemented. vironment, her number one Hermann Southeast and Pearland were priority was always to sup- Patricia Anne Madsen was two of 855 hospitals in the United States, With Thanksgiving quickly approach- Airport personnel give tips port her sons in their school born in Troy, N.Y., on Nov. and the only two facilities in the Bay Area, ing, we wanted to make sure you and and extracurricular activities. 11, 1946, to parents Ray- to be awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog your audience are aware of a great tool Later, in her retirement mond and Helen Lemrow and Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. for fl yers – the U.S. Department of Trans- Making holiday travel easier years, in addition to travel grew up in Mechanicville, The Leapfrog Group is a national or- portation (DOT)’s Aviation Consumer Thanksgiving kicks off the portation options, dining and ensure plenty of time for park- and shopping for shoes and N.Y., with her siblings Hel- ganization committed to improving health Protection Division website, which helps annual holiday travel season shopping options, fl ight infor- ing and unloading. purses, she enjoyed spend- en Gizzi, Diane Brisson, and care quality and safety for consumers and air travelers understand their rights. across the United States, and mation and more. • Parking: Reserve a spot ing time with her grandchil- Tom Lemrow. Pat died on purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an As millions of passengers take to the this year the Transportation Know where one is going: in either ecopark location at dren as well as card crafting, Nov. 16, 2018, at the age of A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across skies, DOT’s website will assist consum- Security Administration es- Passengers can navigate the Bush Airport early by mak- gardening and feeding hum- 72. the country based on their performance in ers before, during, and after their fl ights timates more than 25 million airport terminals on fl y2hous ing a reservation at https:// mingbirds and monarch cat- The most important things preventing medical errors, infections and throughout the busy holiday travel sea- passengers will fl y over the ton.com with an interactive www.fly2houston.com/iah/ erpillars. She also enjoyed in Pat’s life were her family other harms among patients in their care. son. river and through the woods map system that is mobile-de- ecopark-reservation/. Get in- socializing and volunteering and faith. In 1970, she mar- This recognition is a tremendous ac- The website highlights the following is- to destinations near and far. vice friendly. This intuitive formation online on parking for many activities in her res- ried Gary Madsen in New complishment for both campuses and is a sues for air travelers: At the Houston Airport tool will guide one step-by- spaces available at both Bush idential community BellaVita York and had three children, testament to the commitment and efforts Bumping; tarmac delays; fl ight delays System, during the traditional step to where one wants to go Airport at https://www.fl y at Green Tee. Eric Madsen, Dawn Lyssy Gregory L. Johnson, 58, of our staff and affi liated physicians to pro- and cancellations; fl ying with a disability; holiday travel period — Nov. throughout the airport, with a 2houston.com/iah/depart/, and Maria is survived by Car- and Joy Witt. They moved died, Tuesday, Nov. 13. He tecting patients from harm and meeting the passengers’ right to fl y free from discrim- 16 through Nov. 26 this year real-time estimate of walking at Hobby Airport at https:// los Trevino, her loving hus- to Houston in 1980 where was born in Hammond, Ind. highest safety standards in the country. ination; lost, delayed, or damaged bag- — more than 1.7 million pas- times to gates or destination, www.fly2houston.com/hou/ band of 49 years; and her she became actively involved on Nov. 10, 1960, and relo- This marks the fi rst time Pearland gage; how to fi le a consumer complaint; sengers are expected to come including live security wait depart/. sons Reynaldo and Rober- serving the Lord through cated to Houston with his has been scored for this national recog- family seating; refunds; frequent fl yer and go through George Bush times. Use with any device; no • Prepare for security line: to Trevino. She is also sur- her church. Over the years family in his childhood. nition – and what a way to set the bar! programs; buying a ticket; and charter Intercontinental Airport and app to download. This feature It’s important to remember that vived by her sisters Neomi she had been a member of Greg and his family have Pearland’s achievement in earning the fl ights. William P. Hobby Airport. now shows user location as a TSA has implemented new, and husband Rey Perez and the church choir, an Acteens been South Belt area resi- nation’s most prestigious honor of pa- If a consumer wishes to fi le a complaint Bush Airport is one of the bus- blue dot for Apple devices in stronger screening procedures Janie and husband Jesse Pru- leader and a vacation Bible dents for more than 30 years. tient safety on their fi rst scoring period, with DOT regarding an air travel service iest airports in the U.S. during Safari. for carry-on items that require neda; brothers Edward and school teacher She partici- He attended Milby High and the sustained high-level patient safe- problem, they may do so online via the the holiday period, with an Find this feature for Bush travelers to place all electron- wife Anne, Martin and wife pated in several mission trips School and worked at Great ty performance by Southeast, which has aviation consumer protection website. estimated total of nearly 1.25 Airport at www.fl y2houston. ics larger than a cellphone in Norma, Rudy and wife Lin- along with serving in numer- Dane Trailers for many years. consistently achieved an ‘A’ grade for the Complaints from consumers help DOT million passengers during the com/iah/pick-up/, and at Hob- bins for X-ray screening in da, Joe Louis and wife Dalia, ous capacities at First Bap- He is survived by his past 4 years, speaks to our dedication to spot problem areas and trends in the air- period, while Hobby Airport by Airport at www.fl y2hous standard lanes, similar to how and Frank and wife Veronica tist Church Genoa and South mother Frances Jean John- setting the standard for patient safety in line industry and can lead to enforcement is expected more than 500,000 ton.com/hou/pick-up/. laptops have been screened for Rodriguez; extended fami- Main Baptist Church. son and sister Cheryl John- our community. action against an airline when a serious passengers during that time. Interactive information ki- years. This simple step helps ly members Gina Trevino, As a loving wife, mother, son of Sagemont. He is also The ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade serves violation of the law has occurred. With that in mind, there osks available at both airports: TSA offi cers obtain a clearer Imelda Trevino and Kathy and grandmother, she con- survived by his children Ka- as a refl ection of our unrelenting dedica- Last year, DOT launched its rede- are a number of things travel- Once one arrives at the airport, X-ray image. Also, passengers Herzogenrath; grandchildren stantly tended to the happi- sey Johnson of Clear Lake, tion to making patients and safety a top signed airline consumer website to pro- ers can do to help keep things both Bush and Hobby now have should have boarding pass and Nicholas Joseph, Sergio An- ness and needs of her family. Jason Johnson of Sagemead- priority, and reaffi rms our pledge to being vide clear, useful information about pas- moving smoothly in and out interactive information kiosks ID ready for display, remove dres, Mateo Carlos and Gi- She loved to spend quality ow and Kristin Morales of a High Reliability Organization. senger rights, as well as DOT’s rules, of the airports. One key will that provide a wealth of help- shoes and everything from uliana Marie Trevino; and time with them whether it was Villa Verde in Pearland; and Developed under the guidance of a guidance and orders on key consumer be drop-off and pickup loca- ful information. Passengers can pockets before going through numerous cousins, nieces and traveling with her husband, his grandchildren Ava Mo- issues. Through easy-to-navigate icons, nephews. National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hos- tions at both airports. Both get directions to their boarding the metal detector or whole- talking with her children, or rales, Isaac Morales and each section of the site provides helpful Maria was predeceased Luke Morales of Villa Verde pital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of Bush Airport and Hobby Air- gates by entering their fl ight body imaging technology at playing with the grandchil- information and direction for air travelers. by her parents and brothers, in Pearland. publicly available hospital safety data to port have an “active loading” information or scanning their the checkpoint. Follow the 3-1- dren. She brought such joy McKenzie Barbknecht Castulo and Raymond Rodri- and happiness to her family He is preceded in death by assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. policy which means while boarding pass in the updated 1 rule regarding liquids in your U.S. Department of Transportation dropping off or picking up search function. The kiosks carry-on bag. Visit the TSA’s guez. and loved each of them dearly. his father Eddie Johnson, and passengers, parking is not per- take that information and dis- website — tsa.gov — for a list Honored to serve as pall- Those who met her have brother Scott Johnson. mitted on ramps or near the play a 3D map that will show of prohibited items and help- bearers were Nicholas J. described her as one of the Arrangements are being Mims to serve on ACCT board terminal in those designated the quickest and most effi cient ful travel tips, and if one is a Trevino, Sergio A. Trevino, most caring, generous and en- handled by Niday Funeral Mateo C. Trevino, Eric Ro- couraging people they have Home. Dan Mims, San Jacinto senate meeting, the member- our institutions and in the suc- loading and unloading areas. route to the departing gate. member of TSA-Pre, follow College board of trustees vice ship elected and re-appointed cess of our students, and I take However, there is a way to And, to keep those directions the signs at checkpoints to par- chair was elected to serve on its board members. that role to heart,” added Mims. get to the airport early with- handy, travelers can choose to ticipate in expedited screening. El Camino Walgreens’ robbers sought the national Association of Mims was fi rst elected to “We are tasked by the people out having to park in a termi- have a map of their route sent • Come early and relax a lit- nal garage or drive laps in the directly to their smartphone in tle: Houston airports have plen- Shortly before 9:30 p.m. the robbery, the subjects stole their twenties and were wear- Community College Trustees the San Jacinto College board who elect us to guide, support, on Nov. 15, deputies with a large amount of cigarettes ing hooded sweatshirts. board of directors as a West- of trustees in 2002, and served and set policy that allows our traffi c circling the facilities. a text message. As well, the ty of amenities to help enhance Cellphone lots at both Bush enhanced search capabilities the passenger experience be- Constable Phil Sandlin’s of- as well. Two customers, Surveillance video of this ern Region representative. “I as chair of the board from chancellors and presidents, fi ce were dispatched to a who were inside the store, crime was obtained and is be- am honored to have the trust 2013-2017. He has been an along with college faculty and Airport and Hobby Airport are provide not only user-friendly fore their fl ight. “Harmony in available for those waiting to directions and maps, but also the Air” is a live performing robbery of the Walgreens had their wallets stolen by ing provided to media outlets. and confi dence of my fellow active member of both the fi - staff, to create successful path- drugstore at the 16500 block the suspects before they fl ed Anyone with information on community college trustees to nance and building commit- ways for our students.” pickup arriving passengers. pertinent information for the arts program featuring some of There are two cellphone traveler, like weather updates, the Houston’s best local talent. of El Camino Real in Clear on foot. A female customer this case is asked to contact serve in this capacity and make tees. During his tenure on the In addition to serving San Lake. Upon arrival, Depu- was assaulted by one of the Andrew Stovich, deputy in- the right decisions for our stu- board, student success has re- Jac, Mims is active at the state lots at Bush Airport — one airport shopping and dining op- Schedules for performances at just off northbound John F. tions, and a variety of services Bush Airport can be found at ties learned three black male suspects who hit her in the vestigator, at 281-488-4040. dents and institutions,” said mained his focus. Together level with the Texas Higher subjects entered the store and face when she resisted hand- Information can be report- Mims, who is in his 16th year with the other six members of Education Coordinating Board Kennedy Boulevard and a new available, like locations for https://www.fl y2houston.com/ location on westbound Will ATMs, shoeshine stands, water iah/harmony-in-the-air/ and at demanded cash from the reg- ing over her wallet. All three ed anonymously through the on the San Jac board of trust- the San Jacinto College board as a member of the Commu- isters. During the course of males are thought to be in website at Constable8.net. ees. “I look forward to working of trustees, he has helped the nity and Technical College Clayton Boulevard — and at bottle fi lling stations, currency Hobby Airport at https://www. with the ACCT board of direc- college to be recognized as one Leadership Advisory Council. Hobby Airport a cellphone lot exchanges and clubrooms. The fly2houston.com/hou/over tors and membership on issues of the top fi ve community col- At the national level, he also is available on eastbound Air- kiosks in the baggage claim view/. Take time to enjoy the that are important to all of us.” leges in the country with the serves on the ACCT Finance port Boulevard, just before the area include information on new concessions available at San Jac releases calendar entrance to the airport. The lots nearby hotels — with a phone Houston airports featuring lo- The ACCT board of di- Aspen Institute’s Rising Star and Audit Committee. Local- San Jacinto College has from the YMCA will be at • Central campus – Wednes- rectors represents communi- Award in 2017, increased the ly, Mims has been a member are open daily, and there is no available to call select hotels cal favorites like Pink’s Piz- charge to park at the cellphone directly to make reservations za to well-known brands like released its calendar briefs. the north campus on Tues- day, Nov. 28, building 1, room ty college trustees throughout number of credentials awarded of the Rotary Club of North Spring 2019 day, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to C1.130 ACCT’s membership territory, by 169 percent over the last 10 Shore since 1995, volunteers lots for short-term waits. Sig- — as well as ground transpor- Dylan’s Candy Bar. Pamper nage marks all three locations, tation. oneself at Hobby Airport at registration open 1 p.m., in the lobby of build- • North campus – Wednes- which currently includes the years, and has been instrumen- with the Houston Livestock Registration for spring 2019 ing 12. For more informa- day, Nov. 28, building 6, United States and several outly- tal in helping to pass two bond Show and Rodeo, and is a and drivers can wait there until Free Wi-Fi makes plugging XpresSpa and head to one’s their arriving party calls to tell in even easier: The free Wi-Fi destination refreshed. Finish classes is now open for current tion, contact Jiselle Wilson at room N6.104 ing territories, as well as some referendums that have brought staunch supporter of the San and incoming San Jacinto Col- [email protected]. All Fall Application Night Canadian provinces. ACCT’s the college into the 21st cen- Jacinto College Foundation. them they have picked up their at both Bush and Hobby air- holiday shopping. Houston checked bags and are ready for ports has been rated as some of airports offer a wide selection lege students through Thurs- Meningitis vaccinations events take place from 5 – 7 membership territory is divid- tury with technologically ad- Mims is president of Mims day, Jan. 3, 2019. After Jan. 3, The Immunization Clinic p.m. Attendees can learn more ed into fi ve regions: Central, vanced facilities that provide Investment, Inc., a Houston pickup at curbside. the fastest in any airport in the of retail shops for the traveler Using the cellphone lots world, and there are plenty of from Mac Cosmetics to Pan- payment is due upon registra- will offer incoming San Ja- about San Jacinto College Northeast, Pacifi c, Southern optimum learning opportuni- area leasing and warehouse tion. The spring 2019 semes- cinto College students men- programs, the application and and Western. Through regional ties for students. business. He served as presi- can alleviate both congestion charging stations and seating dora, Best Buy, Paul & Shark in the pickup and drop-off lo- at both airports with electrical and many more. For dining ter begins on Monday, Jan. 14, ingitis vaccinations on Tues- enrollment process and apply- caucuses held on Oct. 24 and “I understand trustees serve dent of Mims Meat Company, 2019. For more information, day, Nov. 27, from 2 – 6 p.m. ing for fi nancial aid. the membership-wide ACCT a critical role in the success of Inc., prior to its sale in 2010. cations and provide a quick, outlets for re-charging mobile and shopping options at Bush stress-free trip to the airport. devices. Airport check https://www. visit sanjac.edu/apply-register/ at the following locations: Music concerts Information on the Bush Air- Park and ride: A near- fly2houston.com/iah/over overview/registration. • Central campus- build- The San Jacinto College Local library events set port lots can be found online by ecopark option at Hobby view/, and at Hobby Airport 2018 winter ing 1, room C1.110 Central campus music de- Bracewell Branch Library at https://www.fl y2houston. makes that choice quick and check https://www.fl y2hous miniregistration • North campus- building partment will host the follow- Bracewell Library is closed Thursday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Day) through Sunday, Nov. 25. com/iah/pick-up/, and at Hob- convenient. For information ton.com/hou/overview/. Registration for the win- 6, room N6.108 ing concert events: The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: by Airport at https://www.fl y on ecopark options at Bush For more information, vis- ter 2018 minisemester is now • South campus- building • Guitar ensemble concert Thursday, Nov. 22: Library closed 2houston.com/hou/pick-up/. Airport, visit https://www.fl y it fl y2houston.com. open for all students through 6, room S6.152 – Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 3 – 5:30 p.m. Study lab Here are some other helpful 2houston.com/iah/pick-up/. Hobby Airport Thursday, Dec. 13. Begin- Prices are $20 for students in building 5 Tuesday, Nov. 27, 3 – 5:30 p.m. Study lab hints that can make traveling For information on the ecopark Arriving: www.youtube. ning Dec. 14, payment is due age 18 and younger, and $90 • Wind ensemble concert Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime and playtime this time of year a little easier: option at Hobby Airport, visit com/watch?v=BiVOe upon registration. The win- for students age 19 and older. – Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7 Bracewell hours are: Monday, Nov. 26, Tuesday, Nov. 27, and Wednesday, Nov. 28, “Fly with the greatest of https://www.fl y2houston.com/ 5FOGXQ ter minisemester begins on Vaccination fees can be added p.m., in building 5 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ease”: The airport system’s hou/depart/. Departing: www.youtube. Monday, Dec. 17. For more to one’s semester fee bill. Stu- • Vocal area recital – Thurs- award-winning website, fl y Plan for a trip through se- com/watch?v=gtspQBJrca0 information, visit sanjac.edu/ dents age 22 and older are not day, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m., in Parker Williams Library 2houston.com, offers a wealth curity: Updates on the time it Connecting: www.you apply-register/overview/regis required to provide evidence of building 5 All Harris County Public Libraries are closed Thursday, Nov. 22, through Saturday, Nov. of information tailored to takes to clear the seven Trans- tube.com/watch?v=7y-dlR2f tration. a meningitis vaccination. For For more information, 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. meet the specifi c travel needs portation Security Adminis- aGg Thanksgiving details on meningitis vaccina- contact Geneva Fort at gene The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. of passengers. Available in tration security checkpoints at Pickup/Drop-off: www. holiday closures tion requirements and upcom- [email protected] or 281-476- Monday, Nov. 26, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Mars InSight Landing. The lander is the fi rst developed to English, Spanish and now the fi ve terminals at Bush Air- youtube.com/watch?v=4Lu San Jacinto College will ing campus vaccination dates, 1832. study the interior structure of another planet and is testing new deep space communications Chinese, whether departing, port are found at https://www. wqfdlWCE be closed on Wednesday, Nov. visit sanjac.edu/meningitis. Job Search technology. Watch live coverage on NASA TV, learn more about the landing site and mission, arriving or connecting, the fly2houston.com/iah/depart/, Bush Airport 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25, Fall Application Strategies workshop and support NASA missions by being informed about them. complete passenger journey and for updates to clear Hob- Arriving: www.youtube. for the Thanksgiving holi- Night events The San Jacinto College Monday, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. Chess club, for ages 8 to adult. — from getting to the airport by TSA security, visit https:// com/watch?v=MVViuud0DCs day. No classes will be held, The San Jacinto College North campus career ser- Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. “My Italian Bulldozer” by Alexander McCall Smith. Drop by to getting to the gate for a www.fly2houston.com/hou/ Departing: www.youtube. and all administrative offi ces will host Fall Application vices department will host a the library to pick-up a copy and meet and to discuss at 2 p.m. at the Blue Beetle Café (10904 fl ight — is the focus, provid- depart/. com/watch?v=CDhHsy6dk_U will be closed. All classes and Night events at the south, Job Search Strategies work- Scarsdale Blvd #210 in the Food Town shopping center next to CVS). ing information on parking Here are more helpful hints Connecting: https://www. normal business hours will re- central and north campuses shop on Wednesday, Nov. 28, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. Small Steps to Health and Wealth. Meet in ESL room 3 to cost and spaces available at that can make traveling this youtube.com/watch?v=7y-dl sume on Monday, Nov. 26. on the following dates: at 1 p.m., building 6, room learn about the process behind the USDA organic label and learn to make healthy food choices. both airports, as well as near- time of year a little easier: R2faGg YMCA employment • South campus – Tuesday, N6.108. For more informa- Registration is requested. real-time wait times for secu- • Get to the airport ear- Pickup/Drop-off: www. recruiter Nov. 27, building 6, room tion, contact Jiselle Wilson at Thursday, Nov. 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Microsoft Word Basics. Registration is requested. rity and immigration/customs ly: Arrive two hours before youtube.com/watch?v=jyjjt An employment recruiter S6.150 [email protected]. Below are the programs that occur every week: checkpoints, ground trans- scheduled departure time to BOwHis. Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies 0 to 18 months, featuring a mother-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplay, songs and playtime. Pasadena City Hall schedules tree lighting Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, features stories, Pasadena gears up for holiday parade Hundreds will gather for the annual City Hall Tree Lighting Celebration. The tree lighting songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. The City of Pasadena, in partnership with the Pasadena Strawberry Festival, host the an- will be held on Nov. 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Old City Hall, 1211 Southmore at Jeff Gin Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic nual Holiday Lighted Parade. The parade will take place on Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. on Fairmont Memorial Drive. It’s an evening for the entire family with musical performances from Pasadena internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. Parkway, between Pansy and Watters. More than 50 entries, ranging from traditional fl oats to Independent School District schools. There will be snow, hot chocolate and local vendor booths. For more information on events, call the library at 281-484-2036. marching bands will be decorated with hundreds of thousands of shimmering lights as they Guests can grab pictures with Santa and take a tour of The Circle of Tree Exhibit inside the new Library hours are: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, closed for Thanksgiving; Monday, take the parade route along one of the city’s most popular retail corridors. Parade entries are City Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will fl ip the switch to light up the 30-foot tree. Closing out the Nov. 26, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.strawberryfest.org. evening will be a performance by “America’s Got Talent” semifi nalist, Christina Wells. Thanksgiving Day 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Thompson names second six-weeks honor roll Dobie football players greet Meador students Thompson Intermediate Alexandra Garay and Aran- en, Myan Nguyen, Tam Le Nathaniel Addison, Ash- nandez, Victor Adolfo Her- has named its honor roll for zasu Garcia. Duc Nguyen, Taylor Truong ly Jimena Aguirre, Valerie nandez, Eleanne Herrera, the second six-weeks. Hailey Elizabeth Gar- Nguyen, Terry Thanh Nguy- Damilola Akinloye, Mia De- Kaiden Lee Hills, Ryan Janell J. Frank Dobie High Honor Roll cia, Mariana Garcia, Yulissa en, Ti Na Nguyen, Troy Anh nise Alexander, Alize Denai Humphrey, Gloria Immacu- School senior football vol- Seventh grade Yvonne Garcia, Devin An- Nguyen and Tuyet Thien Alvarez, Christopher Israel late, Daisy Lynn Irwin, Edgar unteers visited Meador Ace Joshua Adams, Marice- drew Garza, Titus Quoc Gi- Nguyen. Amezquita, Emelin Lisseth Javier Jimenez, Natalia Jenae Elementary on Oct. 19, to la Aguilar, Chelsea Adeola ang, Lydia Golenko, Flor Tyler Toan Minh Nguyen, Andrade, Michael-Alexan- Jones, Bianca Nicole Kinder, greet future Longhorns Akinloye, Hayden Xavier Maria Gomez Chicas, Iza- Cindy Ni, Aaryan Nizam, Jo- der Gabino Arambula, Sid- Kareemah Mahendi Kothi- with high-fi ves and smiles Alanis, Kylie Marie Alder- bella Grace Gomez, Ricar- seph Michael Ortiz-Ramirez, ney Elise Armstrong, Jorge ya, Jonathan Gage Krenek, as they arrived that son, Imaad Hassan Ali, Al- do Alonso Gomez, Miranda Victoria Angelique Or- Luis Arredondo, Janelle Rebekah Abigail Lagos and morning. Shown right yssa Ann Allen, Samantha Guadalupe Gonzalez Gar- tiz-Ramirez, Abigail Rose Barreiro, Dynasti Rakhilla Thalia Ngoc Diem Le. are, left to right, Chris- Michelle Arredondo, Ezekiel za, Alana Marie Goree, Eva Bayang Panza, Audrey Anna Benson, Ethan James Bish- Mauricio Leal, Alyssa topher Escalera, Dobie Nicolas Arriaga, Michelle Lynn Grile, Gennesis Guerra, Paredes, Alton James Parker, op and Yvette Alouette Boij- Saige Lloyd, Demetrius Mi- football player; Jordan Avalos, Aracely Grisel- Allen Gonzalo Guevara and Mary Grace Venant Peleka- seauneau. chael Lopez, Lilian Lopez, Portrero, fi rst-grader; da Aviles, Leobardo Jorge Axel Hessel Gutierrez. moyo, Belle Alexandria Per- Andrew Michael Cabrales, Lilliana Michelle Mares, Ivan and Ostin Elmore, Dobie Aviles, Shaira Andrea Bal- Josiah Alexander Hamlin, ridon, Sophia Danielle Posey, Jade Guadalupe Cabrera, Ray Mariscal, Lluvia Danie- football player. Shown anta Pachon, Houston Jakob Ayesha Hasan, Jah Jon Jon- Cymone' Rachelle Potier, Ja- Kaitlyn Makenna Campos, la Martinez Martinez, Emi- below are, left to right, Banda and Rosalyn Wahasit thal Hawkins, Antonio Jo- vari Alexander Powell, Iris Christopher Andrew Cantu, ly Lylana Martinez, Eyanna Escalera; Heather Cline, Barber. seph Hernandez, Ethan Cross Victoria-Jolie Premanand Kyra Janee’ Cervantes, Aar- Kayleen Martinez, Melissa Meador teacher; Elmore; Jet Jack Barker, Joel Bar- Hernandez, Jazmin Marie and Gabriel Alexander Presi- on Thomas Charles, Bella Brianna Martinez, Nevaeh Tara Merida, Meador rera, Mohannad Mohamed Hernandez, Julia Lucila Her- ado. Rein Cisneros, Kayla Jo’nae Michelle Mata, Yessenia counselor; and Kevin Bataineh, Nancy Maribel nandez, Xally Paola Hernan- Jayden Jeremyjah Ran- Coleman, Jonathan Contre- Mata and Jackson McCall. Berneathy, Dobie athlet- Bazaldua, Mya Oliviea Bell, dez, Jacob Tyler Holmes, gel, Juan Carols Reyes, No- ras, Isaiah Nathaniel Correa, Tashjae Breasia McCann, ic coordinator and head Joshua Olufemi Bello, Jo- Reshont'e Marie Holmes, emi Reyes, Joel Isaac Rivera, Alexander Chase Couchman, Cindy Stephanie Medina, football coach. seph Anjel Benavides, James Adonis James Hubbard, Tyler Chase Ty'mia Robinson, Je- Victoria Ann Couchman, Aryana Estrella Mejorado, Photos by Tracie Nair Javeon Betties, Katharina Phillip Hudgens, Oscar Huer- ovany Javyr Rodriguez, Itzel Amy Elizabeth Cruz and Sara Danielle Jenae Mendiola, Bleith Ramirez, Jaylia Box, ta and Eric Dinh Huynh. Romero, Jacob Daniel Rome- Elizabeth Cruz. Isaac Mendoza, Paula Men- Alan Huy Bui, Elijah Gabri- Bella Isales, Ramon Jas- ro, Kaylee Jasil Ruiz, Hailey Sofi a Victoria Cruz, Tia- doza, Jesse Zachariah Mo- el Bustamante, Diego Cama- so-Moreno, Isabel Kathleen Angel Salas, Valerie Amber na Hanh Curtis, Colin Dung hamed Chavez, Connor Aus- cho, Jorge Alfredo Camacho Jimenez, Makayla Sudario Salazar, Emily Salinas, Gus- Dang, Hieu Vu Minh Dang, tin Mohwinkel, Genevieve and Daniel Cristian Campe- Johnson, Shalini Rhnea John- tavo Ricardo Salinas, Ali- Serenity Sierra Dedios, Em- Mia Monarez and Maria Jose ro. son, Avery Zane Jones, Jay yah Nicole Sanchez, Jack- ily Danielle Delgado, Raul Monge Hernandez. Kayden Daniel Campos, Alejandro Jones, Sarahlynn lyn Cristina Santos, Alyson Sebastian Diaz, Jenny Nhi Madelyne Viktoria Mon- Anthony Joseph Canales, Onya Kam-Trevino, Noah Renee Schwausch, Madelyn Do, Nam Minh Duong, An- tes, Jer’keithric Antione Carolina Angelica Cantarero, Robert Keigley, Shana Lee Grace Sepulveda and Simon drea Ivonne Espinosa, Les- Moore, Alena Amelia Morin, River Ethan Carroll, Angel Kieselhorst, Sebastian Alex- Andrew Sepulveda. lie Gabrielle Espinoza, Cris- Anthony Reyes Morin, Mia Cavazos, Dominick Sebas- ander King, Quynh Nhat Ky, Malcolm Joseph Sher- tian Daniel Fernandez, Iveth Renee Naranjo, Demah Nas- tian Chavez, Zane Russell Emely Yulissa Lazo, Dennis wood, Katelyn Renee' Shir- Flores, Lyzbeth Flores and er, Anthony Dwayne New- Coleman, Camryn Ann Col- Paul Le, Rachael Yvan Le, ley, Minza Siddiqui, Oscar Evan Alexander Fraustro. some, Ann Ky Anh Nguyen, lins, Sojourner Lee Concep- Tommy Le and Jordan Chris- Silva, Sahalley Silva, Allisyn Sophia Abigail Garay, Daniel Nguyen, Dylan Thai cion, Heli Marlene Contreras, tiana Leahman. Hope Sockwell, Maddisyn Ashlee Monique Garcia, Jas- Nguyen, Huyhoang Huy Kaitlyn Jade Corona, Amyiah Mario Noel Leal, Nathan Lynn Sockwell, Nicolas Ru- min Nicole Garcia, Nathan Nguyen, Lilyan Nhi Nguy- Re'shae Cotton, Ashley Ma- Riley Lind, Jonathan Nathan- ben Soto, Dempsey Derrell Adrian Garcia, Noah Heinz en, Steven Trieu-Phi Nguyen, rie Cruz, Madison Mae An- iel Lopez, Joshua Jeremiah Spears, Jasmine Rayne Stew- Garcia, Serenity Grace Gar- Tyler Tran Nguyen and Vivi- dres Cuyo and Celeste Renee Lopez, Adriana Elena Luna, art, Hermynie Taylor, Y Thien cia, Laci Janae Garrett, Ga- an Mai Thanh Nguyen. Dammel. Jennifer Ly, Julie Ann Mach- Tran, Liam Eric Vasquez and briela Garza, Noah Seth Ginessa Maridel Olvera, Tyler Duy An Dang, ado, Aidan Jacob Maldonado, Julissa Vega. Gaytan, Jacque Rose Giron, Dominic Martin Ortiz, Jan- Yalat Kenai De Luna, Ha- Gabriel Javier Martinez, Trin- Isabelle Rossana Joelayne Briana Elaine Gomez, David ice Stepania Padilla, Ingrid ley Danelle Dehoyos, Aza- ity Dawn Maxwell, Luis Aid- Villegas, Mai Anh Tran Vo, Gonzales, Julianna Rebecca Berenice Pasasin, Nathan lea Rain Deleon, Vivian en Medina, Frida Mejia, Lil- Hallie Hoa Vu, Iveen Bao Phi Gonzales, Mia Angel Gon- Alexander Pavalonis, An- Ngan Duong, Gracie Mak- lian Irene Mendez, Hailey Ava Vu, Mathew Quoc Vu, Tere- zales, Adrianna Marie Gon- drick Elian Perez, Angelina enna Dykstra, Dylan Miles Mendiola, Giovanni Mendoza sa Ngoc Vu, Trang Yen-Thuy zalez, Alexa Gonzalez and Sky Perez, Bella Grace Pe- Erickson, Tiffany Escuadra, and Darianny Mercedez. Vu, Jamiyah Shanae Spiller Jiselle Alexia Gonzalez. rez, Erin Jean Raizza Perez, Zoe Elyse Espinoza, Au- David Felipe Miranda, Washington, Stephen Mi- Victoria Alexa Gonzalez, Jocelyn Perez, Sofi a Leonor bri Jane Estes, Xitlali Abi- Roselynn Molina, Michael chael Curtis Wiggins, Evante Serenity Starr Govea, Kevin Perez, Raul Perez-Rodriguez, gail Figueroa, Katya Isabela Anthony Montano, Adam Laumar Williams, Giselle Alexander Guzman, Ravin Thu Minh Pham and Phung Flores, Kelly Milagro Flores, Andre Montes, Quoc-An Ky Grace Wittenberg and David Leann Harvey, Elizabeth Ma- Kim Phan. Horacio Omar Galvan, Jesus Ngo, Tran Bao Ngo, Anh Enrique Zelada. rie Hernandez, Emma Rai Vy Thanh Phan, Alexan- Alejandro Gamez Cepeda, Dong Nguyen, Elexy-Lyn Eighth grade Hernandez, Jacob Mathew der James Pleger, Nicholas Ziara Clara Gaona, Vanessa Nguyen, John Tang Nguy- Alexis Acosta, Derrick Hernandez, Marianna Her- Continued on Page 4A Dobie High School shares honor roll J. Frank Dobie High gel Herrera, Phuc Nguyen Tan Ly Phan, Valerie Phi Kaitlyn Marie Bess, Tierra School has released its hon- Thien Hoang, Sarrionna Kar- Yen Phonxayalinkham, Don- Nicole Unique Bickems, Car- South Belt Elementary announces VIPs for November or roll for the second nine- ina Hobbs, Sharon Georgette yea Simone Porter, Javon los Jair Bonilla and Kameron weeks. Holifi eld, Mia Alejandra Allen Portis, Kori Germaine Jay Brinkley. Honor Roll Horton, Taelyn Neshae Hud- Pounds, Aiden O’neal Pro- Corey Reese Britton, Ninth grade son, Andrew Khoa Huynh, vost and Isabela Pruneda. Elizabeth My Hong Bui, Ju- Eris Felipe Acosta, Victo- Lara Khanh Huynh, Thuat Joel Joshua Quezada, lia Thao Bui, Tony Mai Bui, ria Elizabeth Acosta, Ama- Nhu Huynh, Tina Huynh, Marilee Quiroga, Badria Danielle Marie Bulman, Er- ya Nicole Adams, Kemi Jennifer Nneoma Ibe, Emily Hazzaa Rajoub, Victoria sury Kamron Byrd, Devin Star Alade, Dominic Kiril Alexa Iglesias, Kevet Josue Elizabeth Ramirez, Zacha- Jacob Caballero, Jose Alber- Alanis, Montserrat Xitlalic Iraheta, Kiera Diane Jackson ry Daniel Ramirez, Damaris to Cabrera, Renata Bo-Beth Alba, Jaidyn Brianna Alma- and Remi Elon Jackson. Jael Ramos Martinez, Alex- Cadena, Khadryan A. Lyssa guer, Naydelin Almaguer, Nicole Jasso, Julia Isabel andra Ramos, Dakarey Ma- Caldwell, Esmeralda Calvil- Abraham Raul Amaro-Diaz, Jimenez, Adrion Lee John- likih Modean Ramsay, Chris- lo, Alberto Josue Campa, Emily Amezcua, Juan Arau- son, Mohammad Faheem topher Reyes, Arianna Lexi Matthew Alexander Campos, jo Silvestre, Dayyani Beli- Khan, Keely Nicole King, Reyna, Janelle Shenea Rich- Yarline Carolina Campos, sa Arboleda, Hussiel Arias, Anh Nhat Ky, Christofer ard, Adrian Eden Rios, Victo- Rayden Xavier Canales and Matthew Paul Arnesen and Laygo, An Nguyen Hong Le, ria Guadalupe Rivera, Vanes- Kiana Lissbeth Casco. Ublester Arroyo Espinoza. Thong Minh Le, Tracey Le, sa Jannet Rocha and Alyssa Anisha Marie Casimiro, Keegan Neal Ashworth, Dylan John Leonard, Kev- Sanee Rodriguez. Grace Brianna Castaneda, Jazmyne Melaynie Backman, in Charles Lewis, Stanton Lisette Briseidi Rodri- Jefferson Cevallos, Kenj’a Valery Lizett Baez, Nickolas Lewis, Guadalupe Alexander guez, Megan Alani Rodri- Shauntae Chenier, Ian Chris- Baron, Jordan Jamar Barrett, Lopez Alfaro, Elissa Joely guez, Jasmine Mercedes topher Cisneros, Hannah Andre A Barrientos, Miguel Lopez, Xavier Cuauhtemoc Romero, Uzziel Rubio, Angel Elizabeth Collazos, David Angel Bazaldua, Raul Xavier Lopez, Ayanna Lene’ Love Fabian Saenz, Kayla Alyssa Adrian Corte, Ivana Coto, Belman, Anthony Paul Be- and Gabriela Nicole Lozano. Salas, Haley Danae Salinas, Alisha Monique Countee, navides, Riani Tania Benton, Alexandra Luna, Jade- Luis Fernando Salinas, Ili- Lesley Dayanne Cruz Cortes, Kevin Bennard Biggurs, Ga- lyn Jewel Luna, Hailey Ann anna Sanchez, Rodolfo San- Nicolas Emanuel Cuya, Dan- briella Raye Binns, Kendall Machado, Chris James Ma- chez, Santos Davila Sanchez, ny Ngoc Dang, Marshall Gisele Brown, Steve Marcel- gana, Keena Magana, Payton Aaron Jamil Sargent, Jac- Khang Dang, Tyler Dang and lo Salinas Buitron, Gabriella Elise Manuel, Trixie Aman- queline Olivia Sauceda, Kel- Amaya Dasiana Daniels. Campo and Giselle Carolina da Marquez, Brianna Naomi ly Torrie Saucedo and Ryan Alyssa Faith Day, Zach- Canas. Marroquin, Ariana Elizabeth Keith Saxton. ary Dylan Dehoyos, Isabel- Amy Thuy Cao, Fernan- Martin, Juanangel Martinez, Maya Treshae Scott, la Rosario Delgado, Geri- do Carrera, Anthony Castillo, Karen Paola Martinez, Lael Jazmine Elizabeth Segovia, ah Amiree Derouen, Vinh William Alexander Castillo, David Martinez, Lexi Marti- Kal El Self, Roselin Serra- Thethanh Diep, Daniel Dinh, Alani Eloisa Chapa, Alys- nez, Celina Mata and Astrid no, Amira Ni’kkole Shep- Quan Hoang Dinh, Celene Le South Belt Elementary has named its VIPs for November. The stu- row) Brooklyn Coronado, Samantha De Luna, Gael Diaz, Chloe sa Brianna Chapman, Jas- Dayana Matamoros Mon- hard, Jaelan Donae Sherman, Duong, Dieu Xuan Duong, dents were chosen by their teachers based on their ability to display Graff, Juliet Martinez, Tori DeHoyos, (fourth row) Miguel John- mine Giselle Chew, Napat toya. Ahmed Maher Shobaki, Dar- Drake Elias Escobedo, the character trait of the month: acceptance. Shown above, the stu- son, Brandon McNeal, Crysta Keim, Bella Starks, Gabby Ramirez, Kl Chimjun, Nevaeh Alexis Cory’on Jerrod Mat- ius Terrell Shorter, Alize Ne- Charde Lashae Ewing, Abi- dents being recognized are, left to right, (fi rst row) Sophia Franklin, Emma Olvera, Meredyth Onguso, (fi fth row) Alexia Hoang, Anahi Coleman, Matthew Christo- thews, Boston Simone vaeh Silva, Jaqueline Juliett gail Jordan Falvey, Ibrahim Ethan Perez, Safa Bukhari, Mya Celestine, Mason Esposito, Mad- Echeverria, Zainab Naveed, Juliana Perez, Jayda Stewart, Ke’lijah pher Collins, Christian Co- McAfee, Emma Reese Mc- Silva, Metzli Jamile Silva, Yusuf Farage, Gavin Scott ison Monford, (second row) Nyzir Peterson, Jayden Richardson, Jackson and Kellan McCalla. Not shown are Viviana Salazar and rona Yepez, Isaac Anthony kenzie, Christian Agustin Me- Kenzie Ida Snook, Alexa Aidan Feeley, Raven Leshay Matthew Martinez, Mauricio Amaya, Daniella Gonzalez, (third Arian Faulkner. Photo by Lakitha Green Corte, Ashara Crum, Ma- dina, Jessica Suzanne Medi- Anne Snow-Eaton, Piseth Finister, Lizbeth Flores and lia Alexandria Curry, Arvin na, Jimena Medina, Ezequiel So, Galilea Monserrat Solis, Lizeth Flores. Clark Andres Cuyo and Fer- Isai Mejia Blanco, Crystal Gerardo Solis, Jasmin Janet Miliana Janae Flores, nanda America Davila. Mejia, Lauren Michelle Men- Sosa, Celeste Belia Spiller, Brock Asher Fosnight, Alay- 45th annual Dickens on the Strand returns to Galveston Lucinda Sunfl ower Davis, dez, Jesus Mendoza, Katelyn Kyle Christopher Stokes and sia Marie Foster, Aaron For 45 years, Galveston iday season where the spirit minor role as Tiny Tim during Palace on Saturday, Dec. 1 and don wharf for this toast to the Trajan Myles Davis, Michael Mendoza, Naydelin Isayana Kevin Duy Su. Mathew Garcia, Emily Nich- Historical Foundation’s Dick- of “A Christmas Carol” fi lls his father’s dramatic readings Sunday, Dec. 2. Jane Monk, end of the day and beginning Robert De La Garza, Kari- Molina Contreras, Marcus Alex Lee Susko, Hux- ole Garcia, Isaac Josiah Gar- ens on the Strand festival has the streets. Meet in Galves- of “A Christmas Carol.” He is the great-great-granddaughter of the evening. The 1877 Tall na Del Villar, Miguel Angel Andre Momie, Lydia Montal- ley Denz Geromo Tagana- cia, Janie Isabel Garcia, An- highlighted downtown Gal- ton for the annual festival of the latest in a long tradition of of Charles Dickens, isn’t just Ship ELISSA welcomes all Diosdado, Melina Phuong vo, Andrew Adonai Monta- han, Kenneth Louis Teze- drea Garibay, Alyssa Marie veston’s Victorian-era ar- costumes, food and entertain- Dickens descendants to par- coming to this year’s event to aboard Saturday, Dec. 1, at Mai Dongsi, Emmanuel La- no, Melissa Raquel Montero no, Msethel Renee Thomas, Garza, Savannah Rae Garza, chitecture while providing a ment.” ticipate in the festival and is take in the sights and share 4:30 p.m. for heavy appetiz- vontre Drain, Kenny Nguy- Hernandez, Denise Desirae Rosmery Torres Lara, Diego Madison Taylor Gates, Zach- one-of-a-kind holiday destina- The annual holiday street looking forward to commit- her heritage. She will be pre- ers, cocktails, cannon fi re and en Duong, Mohamed Ali El- Montes-Dixon and Luis Di- Alexis Torres, Esbeidy Judith ary Anthony Glover, Wesley tion fi lled with the sights and festival, based on 19th-century ting the same level of energy, paring a traditional English special guests leading up to ghawi, Analaura Elizarraras, ego Morales. Torres, Jose Alejandro Tor- Paul Godwin, Alyssa Renee sounds of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, features pa- intensity and fl air to his read- breakfast. Plan to meet her and Saturday night’s Pickwick’s Heron Espinoza, Priscilla Yair Moreno Rodri- res, Vanessa Elizabeth Tor- Gomez, Roy Alexander Go- work. This year’s event contin- rades, nonstop entertainment ings as his great-great-great the award-winning chef, Mary Lanternlight Parade. Tickets Angelina Espinoza, Jessica guez, Jesalynn Ruth More- res, Annette Phuonganh Tran, mez, Andrea Gonzalez and ues that tradition with new en- on multiple stages, strolling grandfather would have done, Bass, at the event. Tickets are are $50 per person and reser- Vanessa Flores, Aaron Frias no, Shayla Janae Morrison, Derek Tran, Eric Quy Tran, Daisy Gonzalez. tertainers and events, returning carolers, roving musicians, if at all possible. $75 and reservations are re- vations are required. and Evan Nicolas Fuentes. Avry Gail Munoz, Karissa Lilly Mai Hue Tran, Thu David Jesus Gonzalez, favorites and family-friendly bagpipers, jugglers and a host Dickens After Dark - Hold- quired. • Holiday Handbell Con- Celeste Eloisa Gallar- Munoz, Karime Murguia, Minh Tran, Tracy Tram Tran, Elizabeth Celest Gonzalez, programming. This year’s fes- of other entertainers. Cos- ers of this limited ticket will Fezziwig’s Friday Night certs – The 1859 St. Joseph's do, Gabriela Elyse Galvan, Tjasa Ariyana Murray, Ash- Vanessa Van Thanh Tran, Vi- Gabriel Alejandro Granados, tival begins Friday, Nov. 30, tumed vendors peddle their gain access to a private event event is scheduled for Fri- Church, the state's fi rst wood- Katie Suzette Gamez, Noe ley Michelle Napper, Johna- olet Tuong Vy Tran, Julian Darren Javon Groves, Aixa with free admission to Fezzi- wares from street stalls and hidden within the Dickens on day, Nov. 30, from 5 to 9 en built church, well known Rodriguez Gamez, Michael than Ythien Ngo, Brian Thai Trevino, Han Gia Truong and Guerra Gomez, Linley Victo- wig’s Beer Hall from 5 to 9 rolling carts laden with holi- the Strand grounds. Held on p.m. at Fezziwig’s Beer Hall. for its exceptional acoustics, Garcia Razo, Aracely Nata- Nguyen, Grace Nicole My Kailey Jianne Tsikis. ria Hawkins, Erica Kim Hay, p.m. and continues with tick- day food and drink, Victori- Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 to 10 Mr. Fezziwig was everything hosts three holiday hand-bell ly Garcia, Annabelle Garza, Hanh Nguyen, Jaclyn Uyen Trinity Marie Tucker, Briana Kshal Haywood, Pe- eted admission Saturday, Dec. an-inspired crafts, clothing, p.m., guests will receive the Ebenezer wasn’t, and tribute concerts on Friday, Nov. 30, at Michael Andrew Garza, Tim- Nguyen, Jeenny Nguy- Genessis Elektra Valtier- nelope Hernandez Mendoza, 1, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and jewelry, holiday decorations location a week before the will be paid to his jovial per- 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets othy Quoc Giang, Kayla Ili- en, Kathleen Nguyen, Kim ra, Kristal Monserra Vargas, Christopher Hernandez, Cin- Sunday, Dec. 2, from noon to and gift items. event and enjoy unique perfor- sonality at the beer hall with are $20 per person and reser- ana Gomez, Gloria Minerva Nguyen and Lilly Thanh Daniela Vazquez, Melanie dy Hernandez, Sarah Celeste 6 p.m. Three descendants of mances, drink and revelry for an event of specialty acts, vations are required. Gonzales, Isaac Lee Gonza- Nguyen. Ariana Velazquez, Emilio Hernandez, Thomas Felicia- Tickets purchased before Charles Dickens will grace this new addition to the 45th hearty brews and new friends • Saint Arnold’s Strand les, Andrea Marley Gonzalez, Linh Ha My Nguyen, Villarreal, Fernando Villarre- no Herrera, Ylise Ianna Hino- Nov. 30 are $13 for adults the festival as GHF welcomes annual Victorian event, hosted all hosted by Monk. There will Walking Tours – Learn about Jennefer Suzzeth Gonzalez, Thien Phuc Thi Tran Nguy- al, Luis Emilliano Villarreal, josa, Anthony Loc Ho, Jen- and $7 for children ages 7-12. great-great-great-grandson by Dickens. Tickets are $50 also be a specialty cocktail the history of The Strand and Jesus Enim Gonzalez, Leslie en, Thu Ngoc Anh Nguyen, Melanie-Tu Thi Vo, Michael nifer Nguyen Ho, Amy Anh Tickets purchased at the gate Oliver “Ollie” Dickens; great- per person and reservations are chosen from Cedric Dickens’ enjoy some of Saint Arnold Gonzalez, Ronnie Gonzalez Tommy Tang Nguyen, Tung Wotonwo Vouffo, Hailey Hoang and Kelly Hoang. are $15 for adults and $9 for great-great-granddaughter required. book “Drinking With Dick- Brewing Company’s signature and Samantha Gonzalez. Quang Nguyen, Uyen Gia Hien Vu, Kathleen Quynh Quang Hong, Jaylne Pryce youth. Discounted tickets for Lucinda Dickens Hawksley; Returning favorites ens.” Admission is free for this ales during this new tour. Held Yaslin Alize Gonzalez, Nguyen, Victoria Diep Nguy- Vu, Ngan Thi Kim Vu, So- Humphrey, Deaira Deovi- GHF members are available and great-great-granddaughter A Dickens Soiree, to be lively start to the 45th anniver- twice a day during Dickens on Kaylee Gabrielle Goodrum, en, Huong Hoang Thuy Ninh, phia Kassandra Wence, Faith ous Jackson, Jonathan Henry for $10 in advance or $12 at Jane Dickens Monk. All de- held at the 1892 Bishop’s Pal- sary. the Strand, one will visit three Daniel Eduardo Grajales, Da- Andrea Sofi a Nunez, Nich- Victoria Williams, Luke Pe- Jackson, Briana Zulem Ja- the gate. Tickets are avail- scendants will be at numerous ace, features specialty acts, Festival highlights festival pubs as one walks marcus Lavon Groves, Dahi- olas Oscar Ochoa, Damaris ter Wittenberg, Aspen Sierra maica, Johana Jasso, Evelyn able online at www.dicken events throughout the week- award-winning performers The festival weekend also through the National Histor- ra Yosemeri Gutierrez Olve- Anjanae Oder, Sairi Oliva Woods, Majesti Irene Yates Gisel Jimenez Davila, Devin sonthestrand.org, by calling, end. and carefully curated food and hosts a multitude of spirited ic Landmark district with a ra, Briana Gutierrez, Carolina Leal, Angel Gabriel Oliva and Michael Alejandro Zam- Wesley Johnson, Princess 409-765-7834 or at all area New in 2018 drink options. Last year’s soi- fun with events such as the guide. Tickets are $35 per per- Marie Gutierrez, Zoe My- Lopez, Melane Galilea Olve- brano. Jones, Jason Juarez, Casey Randall’s stores. Attendees in Ollie recently graduated ree was one of the weekend’s crowd-favorite Whimsical son and include three compli- chell Guy, Scotlynn Moira ra, Alayla Denise Oneal, Na- Tenth grade Voncile Junkin, Makayla Victorian costumes receive $8 from London Academy of highlights, and it’s back again Whisker Revue, a facial hair mentary beers. Advanced reg- Hamilton, Alexis Antoinette talie Onozie, Caroline Itzel Gail Kathleen Afl alo, Ma- Marie Karkosky, Briana Isa- entry. Music and Dramatic Art, one for 2018. The soiree is sched- contest for the bearded and istration encouraged. Harris, Davion Anthony Har- Orta, Patrick Alexis Ortega, liha Akhter, Ingrid Tatiana belle Keim, Danae Eugenia “This year marks the 45th of the fi nest drama training uled for Friday, Nov. 30, and the dandy; the Dickens Vic- For more information on vey, Hailey Beth Henderson, Sebastian Ortega and Abigail Alaniz Quintanilla, Bryan Kostikoglou, Thao Phuong anniversary of Dickens on the academies in the world, and attendees will enjoy live music torian Bed Races; Victorian Dickens on the Strand and the Alexis Henriquez, Andres Alicia Ortiz. Albarran, Anna Gabriela Al- Lam, Vanessa Marie Lam, Strand. Our holiday festival previously graduated from the by Houston’s Two Star Sym- Costume Contest; and daily Galveston Historical Founda- Sebastian Hernandez, Elijah Cassandra Osorio, Diego len, Cristina Isabel Alonso, Ha My Thi Le, Lewis Le and highlights the wonderful era University of York with hon- phony, a special acrobatics parades through Galveston's tion or to purchase advance Zavier Hernandez, Guada- Osuna, Brandon Alfredo Pa- Liberty Nicole Anderson, Tony Le. of Charles Dickens in a back- ors in writing, directing and presentation by Cirque La Vie National Historic Landmark tickets, visit galvestonhisto lupe Lizbeth Hernandez, Les- checo-Moreno, Isabella El- Jayla Marie Arenas, Maritza Jesus Jael Leon, Amar drop of some of the nation’s performance. and appearances by special Strand District. Special events ry.org or call 409-765-7834. For lie Hernandez and Niklas Ri- ida Padilla, Jeremiah Neil Marlene Arreola, Maryam George Anthony Lewis, Ev- fi nest Victorian architecture,” Ollie will return to Gal- guests including a reading by also include: more information on the festi- cardo Hernandez. Rabang Palma, Keith James Maytham Badr, Ricky Corne- elyn Anh Lien, Abel Alexan- said Dwayne Jones, GHF ex- veston for this year’s festival. Ollie Dickens. Tickets are $75, • Salute To Sunset – On- val, contact Will Wright, chief Rodolfo Hernandez, An- Parker, Abigail Paz, Amy lius Bailey, Aliyah Barreiro, der Limachi, Tarzis Jonathan ecutive director. “Everyone His love for his heritage began and reservations are required. board the 1877 Tall Ship creative offi cer at 409-765- nie Abigail Herrera Welchez, Pham, Ashley Dang Pham, Annaya Brielle Belton, Bri- Lobos, Chanel Laraine Lof- who comes to our event shares 20 years ago when he fi rst ar- Breakfast with Dickens will ELISSA, The Texas Seaport 3404 or will.wright@galves Genevieve Francis Herrera, Jason Pham, Kristyn Thanh ana Guadalupe Benavides, ton, Cheralyn Latrice Lofton, in the beginning of the hol- rived on the island and had a be served in the 1892 Bishop’s Museum transforms to a Lon- tonhistory.org. Mauricio Herrera, Pedro An- Pham, Tina Mai Pham, Loc Jasmin Adamaris Benitez, Continued on Page 5A Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thanksgiving Day 2018 BHI names honor roll Dobie orchestra sets concerts by Alexis J. Frank Dobie High School has announced its upcoming Beverly Hills Intermediate za Castelan, Christopher Ka- Over The Back Fence concerts. has released its honor roll for van Chavez, Alexis Breanna On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the freshman orchestra will hold its the second six-weeks. Cline, Elizabeth Rose Cowart, Christmas concert at the Dobie Main campus auditorium at 7 Honor Roll Madison Maureen Creekmore, p.m. Seventh grade Mariana Cuevas, Diana Nguy- CAPTAIN WADE TURNS 50! Montelongo. Celebrating a birthday Nov. 25 is to Kristen Newton. Longtime South Belt resident and 36-year Cecilia Velez. Dobie High The upperclassmen orchestra will hold its Christmas con- Viviana Cristal Acosta, en Dang, Isaac Toan Song Dao cert on Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Dobie Main campus audito- Elizabeth Noemi Aguirre, Sury and Keiarra Davis Hathorne. maritime veteran Captain Wade Ray Cocek will Frazier Elementary Blow out the candles for Juliet Weigand who celebrate his 50th birthday on Nov. 26. Warmest Send a happy birthday greeting Nov. 24 to enjoys a birthday Nov. 25. Light the birthday rium at 7 p.m. Zahena Alvarado, Eva Alexis Teah Alonna Davis, Aman- On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Dobie orchestras will pres- Appelt, Kevin Alexander Aya- da Lizette Diaz, Nhi Huan wishes for his special day are sent with love from Pat Singletary. Blow out the birthday candles candles on a birthday cake Nov. 27 for Brian wife Terri and daughter Lillian. for Cathy Silas Nov. 25. The day for a birthday McCleskey and Frank Mora. Wishes for a ent The Ensemble Project concert at Dobie9 campus in the la, Hussain Babar, Nico Lynn Dinh, Ashley Jannette Dunn, cafetorium at 7 p.m. Barr, Arianna Sarai Borrego, Evbu Ebony Edigin, Diamond HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONNA! celebration for Sara Rodriguez is Nov. 28. double-fun birthday celebration are sent to Luz Donna Whitted enjoys a birthday Nov. 23. Genoa Elementary Ossa and Robin Rackley Nov. 28. All concerts are free and open to the public. All families Anya Leal Botello, K’maiyah Unique Ervin, Jason Alexan- are welcomed in the community to attend. Jhordan Brass, Julian Cavazos, der Escobedo, Abel Fernan- Best wishes are sent from husband Gary; chil- Sing a birthday song Nov. 23 to Carrissa FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Aaron Nicholas Cepeda, Ivan do Espinoza, Roberto Flores, dren Heather and husband Richard Williams, Enriquez. Send a happy birthday greeting Nov. The Leader sends happy birthday wishes to Levi Chavez, Shamaria Cole- Camren Lakeith Fowler, Les- Jacob and wife Amber, and Aaron; grand- 28 to Laurie Antal. friends who celebrate a birthday this week: man and Manuel Contreras. lie Yasmine Fraga, Yesenia daughters Riley and Kinley and grandson Meador Elementary Thursday, Nov. 22: Gene Perez and Sheri Hometown Heroes Park Rebecca Lynn Cook, Dylan Franco, Matia Elise Franklin, Bryce Williams; parents Carl and Frances Luz Chaidez enjoys a birthday Nov. 26. Jennings; Friday, Nov. 23: Linda Greuter, Dang-khoa Dao, Richard Da- Tristan Maximillian Fuentes, Valigura; siblings and their families; and the Moore Elementary Dorlene Salas, Monika Patterson, Johnny dances on Wednesdays vid Diaz, Anna Thy Dinh, Emily Marie Gaona, Andres Leader staff. Donna delivers the Leader to area Lily Sanchez celebrates a birthday Nov. 23. McNeil and Don Doss; Saturday, Nov. 24: Francisco Dunn, Alexander David Garcia Covarrubia and businesses each week. South Belt Elementary Rhonda Baird and Santiago Gonzalez; Sunday, Everyone is welcome to attend the free dances Julian Duran, Jorge Alexander Gracie Gloria Garcia Turner. BRAXTON TURNS ONE! Blow out the birthday candles for Lucia Nov. 25: Keith Brown, Karen Allen, Susan at Hometown Heroes Park every Wednesday, aka Escobar, Oscar Eloy Espinoza, Bella Andrea Garcia, Bri- Dobie graduates Jennifer Henson and Smith Nov. 26. Hansen, Jeff Sconyers and Jennifer Ross; Humpday Dance, from 1 to 3:30 pm. Jennifer Guadalupe Estrada, anna Elizabeth Garcia, Celi- James Richardson wish their son Braxton Stuchbery Elementary Monday, Nov. 26: Kathy Husband, Amanda Neva Schroder, or friends who substitute, will Leslie Cecilia Figueroa, Jose na Diane Garcia, Jesse-James James Richardson a happy fi rst birthday on Send a warm greeting Nov. 26 to Oralia Marshall, Lydia Fernandez, Glenda Dick, play all rhythms to accommodate all levels of dance Antonio Flores, Madeline Jo- Garcia, John Matthew Garcia, Monday, Nov. 19. Mendez who celebrates a birthday. The day for Trish Simmons and Gabe Gabino; Tuesday, ability from beginner to advanced dancing. sephine Flowers, Jasmine An- Julissa Marielle Garcia, Kevin SCHOOL DAZE a celebration for James Maslonka is Nov. 27. Nov. 27: Shannon Warner, Susie Hughlett, This is not lessons. Lesson are taught by Lewis na-Maria Fonseca and Jona- Thomas Garcia, Alysia Aralyn The following personnel of the Pasadena In- Melillo Middle School Christine Dailey, Tommy Bischof and Chris and Betty Whistler, who can be reached at 832-517- than Joel Gamez. Garcia-Garza, Natalia Garza, dependent School District celebrate birthdays The day for a birthday celebration for Jennifer Hubenak; and Wednesday, Nov. 28: Sharon Nov. 22 through Nov. 28. Wicks is Nov. 24. Wagner and Christie Fickessen. 5833, on Tuesdays at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Justice Mikenna Garcia, Kameron Dominque Givens, Dress comfortably and dance to have fun moving Victor Alfonso Garcia, Daniela Mariah Elena Gonzales, Han- Burnett Elementary Roberts Middle School LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Garza, Alexia Grizell Gomez, nah Azucena Gonzalez, Jessi- Dorlene Salas enjoys a birthday Nov. 23. Erin Timmons marks a birthday Nov. 27. Email announcements to mynews@south to a wide variety of music with friendly folks. Adrianna Gonzalez, Manu- ca Gonzalez and Maya Alexia Bush Elementary Thompson Intermediate beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line by It’s a free city activity organized by volunteers, el Esteban Grajales, Izmael Nevaeh Gonzalez. Sing a birthday song Nov. 22 to Maria Cheers for a happy birthday are sent Nov. 25 Friday noon for the next week’s publication. Bill and Neva Schroder, who can be reached at 417- Guzman, Viridiana Guzman, Syomi Trinidad Gonzalez, 838-2204. Emily Jewel Hamlett, Camren Vaneli Gonzalez, Jasmine L. Everyone can count on them as they have nev- Olivia Heard, Alyssa Evangeli- Gutierrez, Leila Lanai Hen- Meador Elementary holds SPARK park dedication er cancelled a single time since starting January na Hernandez, Anna Jacquelyn ry, Dibanhi Marlen Hernan- Meador Elementary re- court, new basketball goals, teers will plant in the coming ton, D.C. State Rep. Garnet An additional $10,000 was 2013. Hernandez, Jonathan Gabriel dez, Erik Ismael Hernandez, cently held a dedication cer- benches and trash cans. weeks. The Port of Houston Coleman’s offi ce presented a raised by the campus through Name tags are provided to help newcomers get ac- Hernandez, Kalen Johnathan Kaylee Elizabeth Hernandez, emony for the campus’s new Dobie High School stu- also contributed $7,500 for Texas fl ag that has fl own over fundraising activities and the quainted. Candy and ice water provided to keep you Hicks, Trenton Thang Ho and Melanie Hernandez, Victor SPARK park. dents, including many who the project. the Capitol in Austin. remaining balance was cov- Kasie Hoang. Robert Hernandez, Josue Car- The park was a coopera- attended Meador as elemen- To commemorate the oc- The park, designed by ered by Pasadena ISD. energized for dancing. Cianna Lourdes Huerta, los Herrera, Vanessa Lisette tive venture of Pasadena In- tary students, painted a mu- casion, two fl ags were pre- architect Carmen Posey of “We are very appreciative Steven Hieu Huynh, Jona- Hinojosa, William Bao Ho, Tr- dependent School District, ral on the building facing the sented to the campus by Environments, cost approxi- of our new SPARK park,” ARC gives grilling safety tips than Paul Ibarra, Deysi Tatia- isha Kim Hoang, Jaidia Jenesis Meador parents, students and new concrete trail to com- elected offi cials. A repre- mately $210,000 to construct. said Beverly Bolton, Meador na Izaguirre Ramirez, A’kay- James, Yesenia Jasso Huerta the community. The park in- memorate the new park. Ad- sentative from Congressman The project was funded by an principal. “The park is used The American Red Cross lists safety tips for grill- lah Lachelle Johnson, Danija and Victoria Alejandra Jasso. cludes a ¼-mile concrete ditionally, Trees for Houston Gene Green’s offi ce present- $187,000 grant from Houston every day, both after school Yvonne Johnson, Alyssa Le- Leslie Ximena Jimenez, walking trail, asphalt over- will be providing 25 trees ed a U.S. fl ag that has fl own Endowment, Kinder Founda- and on the weekends by our ing outdoors. Always supervise a barbecue grill anne Jones, Liberty Jones, Ja- Marvin Abdiel Lambert lay and striping of basketball that Port of Houston volun- over the Capitol in Washing- tion and Powell Foundation. students and community.” when in use. cob Anthony Kipp, Derreck Flores, Alexis Marie Lara, Isa- Never grill indoors including house, camper, tent Ray Knowles, Kalib Phi Vu bella Amelia Lara, Laila Chris- or any enclosed area. Le, Ryan Tan Le, Xavier Lee, ty Lathan, Brandon Dinh Le, Make sure everyone, including the pets, stays Derris Rashad Lemons, Karla Hue Kim Le, Qui Ngoc Le, away from the grill. Mitchel Lerma, Sameer Khan Juanmanuel Leon, Trysta Deja `Keep the grill out in the open, away from the Lodhi and Ericka Giselle Lo- Levy, Jennika Kimora Lim- house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could pez. tom, Greydi Nineth Logan, catch fi re. Katarina Iriana Lopez, Jon- Maryi Nineth Lopez Fuentes, Use the long-handled tools especially made for athan David Lujano, Stephen Brandon Lopez, Nayah Eleese Mark Lukner, Tram Nguy- Lopez and Melissa Loya Qui- cooking on the grill to help keep the chef safe. en-Ngoc Luong, Han My Ly, nonez. Never add charcoal starter fl uid when coals have Nhut Chanh Ly, Hailey Blue Ngoc Mai Luu, Jesse Raul already been ignited. Always follow the manufactur- Maldonado, Gisettee Jassai’ Magana, Daniella Anais Mal- er’s instructions when using grills. Martinez, Jazmyn Marie Mar- donado, Milani Ann Mancil- The Red Cross hopes everyone has safe holiday tinez, Jesse Meda, Andrea Me- las, Hayden M. K. Marshall, weekends and stays safe whatever their plans may drano, Shaina Monee Miles, Victor Alfonso Mascorro, be. Matison Amiyah Mitchell, Zachary Pierce McKenzie, Il- For more information, visit redcross.org/prepare. Adrian Richard Monita, Frida iana Carey-Nagir Mealey, An- Miranda Monreal, Jesus Elias gelica Marie Medina, Jacob Montano Barba, Carlos Igna- Anthony Mikulski, Felipe cio Morales, Jessica Yen Ngo, Jonathan Miranda, Victoria Ni- Thompson shares Linh Solena Ngo and Tri Kel- cole Montano, Omar Leocadio vin Ngo. Montemayor, Alexandra Lei- Duyen Nguyen, Phuong lani Moorman and Makayla second honor roll Thai Nguyen, Vy Ha Nguy- Marie Morales. Continued from Page 3A Maria Avenelle Tipton, Made- en, Jackelyn Alyssa Ochoa, Chloe Rai Moreno, Ash- Michael Ponce, Ivan Quilan- line Elizabeth Torres, Johnny Yulissa Estefania Oliva Lopez, ley Mayela Narvaez, Nhi Tina tan, Clarissa Grace Ramirez, Tran, Francisco Johnathan Ur- Diego Francisco Orta, An- Ngo, Kelly Thy Nguyen, Khoi Jacob Anthony Reyna, Eze- quieta, Vianca Victoria Valen- gel Iwinosa Osaghae, Sabrina Ngoc Nguyen Nguyen, Martin Meador Elementary held a dedication ceremony for the school’s new rector; John Garcia, representative for Congressman Gene Green’s offi ce quiel Rivera, Daniela Mari- cia and Heaven Leigh Vargas. Elise Pector, Alan Perez, Ed- Thinh Duc Nguyen, Tien Ba SPARK park. Shown are, left to right, (front row) Amy Reed, Keep Houston and Angie Gomez, representative for Congressman Garnet Coleman’s of- lou Rodriguez, Jeremiah An- Christian Andrew Vega, die Perez, Kim Pham, Linda Nguyen, Vy Vu Tuong Nguy- Beautiful representative; Alyta Harrell, PISD associate superintendent; Dr. fi ce; (back row) Aaron Cano, Houston Endowment representative; Marshall gel Rodriguez, Jordy Misael Alexia Carolina Velas- Pham, Loan Leena Nhu Pham, en, Steven Manuel Oviedo, DeeAnn Powell, PISD superintendent of schools; Beverly Bolton, Meador Kendrick, PISD board of trustee member; Leslie Herbst, Port of Houston Rodriguez, Juan Francisco quez, Robert Enrique Vil- Vina Pham, Annie Bui Phan, Mariana Pabon Angulo, Omni principal; Kathleen Ownby, SPARK School Park Program executive di- representative; and Guy Hagstette, Kinder Foundation representative. Rodriguez, Lauren Somer latoro, Cardin Nguyen Vo, Sariyah Le’asia Pickens, Israel I’thalia Parris, Sydnee Elise Rodriguez, Marissa Rojas, Phu Ngoc Thien Vu, Tatya- Junior Ponce, Palwashah Ram- Pector, Mariana Perales Ri- Emely Gissele Rosa-Velas- na Tanae Walker, Jameria iz, Arianna Mariah Ramos and vera, Jordan Willie Peralez, quez, Emily Salazar and Ley- Antionette Warren, Kaitlyn Angelina Janelle Rapalo. Marisa Renae Perla and Linh la Rebecca Salazar. Elisabeth Webb, Travis Alex- Amalia Christina Reyes, T. Phan. Evelyn Sanchez, Christian ander Webb, Maria Angelina Aylin Aymed Reyes, Emily Vivian Phan, David Pichar- Jordan Schmidt, Serena Ma- Wence, Evelyn Paige Wheel- Reyes, Joel Sebastian Reyes, do, John Stewart Pozo, Carlos ria Segura, Mable Lee Self, er, Jacob Marcellus White, Ja’kayla Diamond Cherry Alexander Puente, Thessaly Valeria Silva, Emilee Rayne Ainsley Renee Willis and Rock-Butler, Jaretsy Saman- Kyoko Quintana, Sandra Al- Sulak, Kennedy Dat Thai, Hala Khaled Zamzam. tha Rodriguez, Katelyn Marie exa Quiroz-Catalan, Anto- Sanchez, Zamyra Sanchez, nio Ramirez, Destiny Leanne Jade Tanzia Scott, Luis Alejan- Ramirez, Yoselin Rico, Ale- Israeli folk dancing dates set dro Snyder, Maximo Alejandro jandro Francisco Rivera, Evee Few people really enjoy cardiovascular exercises per se, Tapia and Leyla Evelyn Torres. Rodriguez, Yariel Rodriguez, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. Dancing is an excellent way Evelyn Linh Tran, Kay- Fermin Giovanni Rostro, Eva to exercise while having fun. Israeli folk dancing sessions are la Mai-Trinh Tran, Kiet Tuan Juliett Rubio, Diego Salinas, conducted at Congregation Shaar Hashalom, and are not built Tran, Lilly Thao-My Tran, Elise Chaude Sampson, Adri- on one another, so anyone can start anytime. Ngoc Bao Tran, Thomas Ho- an Jesus Sanchez and Charles The dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom on ang Tran, Chris Truong, Ab- Daniel Sanchez. Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. November dates are the 26. igail Margaux Unica, Jaclyn Ulises Jose Sanchez, Xi- December dates are 3, 10 and 17. There are no dancing ses- Victoria Vandiver, Faith Alexia mena Sanchez, Christian Allen sions on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. The cost is $4 per session or $35 Vela, Jasmin Carolina Ville- Sanders, Nya Simone Sanford, for 10 sessions for CSH members and $5 per session or $45 da, Misa Tam-Nhu Vo, Thom- Marcelo Gabriel Saucedo Car- for 10 sessions for nonmembers. as Hoang Vu, Nachelle Marie rillo, Karina Serrano, Alexis Everyone is welcome to join the group – even if one has not Dobie High School students who were former Meador students painted a mural, shown Walker, Victoria Lace Wallace, Brianne Taylor, Justin Than- previously attended. Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located above, on the building facing the new concrete trail. The students who painted the mural Karis Llyndahl Williams and hliem Thach, Gael Pablo Tino- at 16020 El Camino Real and is the conservative synagogue in are Ethan Blair, Kristene Castillo, Julissa Guerrero, Elaine Lien, Rosalinda Mascorro Zoey Celinda Zaragoza. co, Jade Tran To Nguyen, Di- the Bay Area. The entire community is invited to attend. Lopez, Kiara McAllister, Annye Mendoza Aguilar, Mallerim Morales, Erika Rubio, An- Eighth grade ego Torres, Karen Torres, Luis For more information, contact the synagogue offi ce at 281- drea Uribe, Nhi Vu and Trang Vu. The view of the park is shown right. Photos submitted Jordi Ariel Acosta, Joshua Enrique Torres, Rachel Marie 488-5861 or at [email protected]. Gael Aguilar, Lizeth Aguirre, Torres, Yarah Sofi a Tovar, Car- Katherine Daniela Alvarez ol Kim Tran and Khanh Nguy- Benitez, Aaron Steven Anaya, en Kieu Tran. ? Israel Aranda, Troy Arevalo, Thang Nguyen Tran, Tiffa- Remember When ant Janet Armenta, Ruby Arriaga, ny Thuy Trang Tran, Vincent egn Jalen Keion Reginald Baldwin, Vu Anh Tran, Janae Marie 40 years ago (1978) to discuss playing some home game, where unbeaten Yavapai “District2District” initiative to of 1967, Stuchbery was the e Pr Olivia Nicole Batres, Sayra Tucker, Tristan Nathaniel Tur- South Belt area resident, games at the campus gym. took a 1-0 win. San Jacinto fi n- aid recovering school districts fi rst elementary school to be I b ould Cesilia Beltran Fernandez, rubiartes, Alan Vargas, David Jeffrey Pruett, 24, was killed The South Belt-Ellington ished its season at 18-2-2. affected by Hurricane Ike. located in the new subdivision C Houda Amira Ben Achour, Vidal, Diego Rodolfo Villan- and fi ve other persons seriously Chamber of Commerce started The Pasadena Independent 5 years ago (2013) of Sagemont. The campus was I need a pregnancy test Jennifer Anna Ben-Smith and ueva, Damian Alexander Ville- injured in a head-on collision at its annual Christmas decorat- School District Board of Trust- Leaders from Harris Coun- named in honor of James E. I need to know what to do Xavier Alexander Bernal. gas, Natalie Anh Thu Vo, Kim- the 10100 block of Old Galves- ing contest. Residential awards ees approved the appointment ty and the Federal Emergency Stuchbery, longtime educator Sabel Grace Brasfi eld, The- berly Vuong, Lionel Cornelius ton Road. would be given based on exteri- of former South Belt resident Management Agency asked and fi rst musical director in the We are here for you. We care!! All Services are Free and Confidential. resa Juanita Burchfi eld, Neyla Washington, Abigail Alicia Ya- Many South Belt area resi- or lighting and decoration, and Candy Bernsen-Howard as the the public to participate in a Pasadena Independent School Cabrera, Lorenzo Cantu, Sully nez, Edwin De Jesus Zamora dents awoke to fi nd their auto- commercial awards based on principal of the new South Belt 90-day appeal/comment period District. The school opened 281-484-0005 Yessmary Cantu, Gavin Nich- Rodriguez and Emily Angeline mobiles’ tires slashed. Victims exterior or storefront, including Elementary School that was for preliminary fl ood maps that with 375 students, and Miles C. Beltway 8 South olas Carrillo, Linda Esperan- Zuniga-Aguilera. lived on Kirkmeadow, Kirk- windows. scheduled to open at the begin- have been issued for the coastal Bozarth was named the cam- Crisis Pregnancy Center falls, Kirkbriar and Kirklane. 20 years ago (1998) ning of the 2009-2010 school areas of the county. Homeown- pus’s fi rst principal. 35 years ago (1983) Dobie and Clear Brook year. ers, renters and business own- Potters guild holds fall sale Twelve illegal aliens work- football teams defeated Hum- Children’s Memorial Her- ers in coastal Harris County The Salt Grass Potters Guild will hold its annual fall sale ing on various construction ble and Aldine, respectively, to mann Southeast, the neonatal were encouraged to view the of original handmade pottery on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 sites in the South Belt area advance in the state 5A football and pediatric service of Memo- preliminary fl ood maps to FURNITURE RE-DO a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. were taken into custody. playoffs. rial Hermann Southeast Hos- better understand where fl ood The sale will be held at the Clear Lake Park meeting room at The Southeast Volunteer The Harris County district pital, was named by the Texas risks have been identifi ed. 5001 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The park is one stop- Fire Department used the Hurst attorney’s offi ce dismissed Department of State Health The deadline was Jan 28, • Re-Pair • Re-Finish light east of the Hilton Hotel on the lake. rescue tool “Jaws” for the fi rst many traffi c tickets given by Services as one of the best in 2014, for those with comments There will be approximately 20 artists available to an- time to rescue a 27-year-old Harris County sheriff’s dep- the state for screening new- or who wanted to fi le an appeal • Re-Glue • Re-Screw swer questions about their work as well as a variety of items man and a 25-year-old woman uties due to confusion on the born babies for hearing loss. which is a formal objection to from functional dishware to purely decorative clay pieces from an auto accident on Cho- legal speed limit in area parks. The center earned top marks proposed base fl ood elevations ‘We Re-Do For You’ and sculpture. Many items are suitable for decoration or as ate Road. 15 years ago (2003) with this certifi cation as a Dis- or fl ood depths, Special Flood For Free Estimates Call: gifts. For more information, contact Don Williams at 713- 30 years ago (1988) The Pasadena Independent tinguished Newborn Hearing Hazard Areas (SFHA) bound- 410-8599 or Eleanor Brown at 713-851-4012 or visit www. Parents living in the South- School District began com- Screening Program, the highest aries and zones, or fl oodways. Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 saltgrasspotters.com. bend subdivision whose chil- munications with Teacher Re- possible rating. According to police, the dren attended Weber Elemen- tirement System offi cials over The City of Houston was driver of a wrecker truck was tary implored Clear Creek ISD the acceptance of the amended awarded a $1 million state exiting the northbound lanes BAGS hosts Startz board members to shut down contract of Dr. Rick Schneider, grant to construct an addition on the Gulf Freeway at Fuqua Bay Area Genealogical Society will meet at University the school located within three PISD superintendent. to the Sagemont Community when he struck Juan Torres, 24, WALKER LAW OFFICES Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 30. Mary Anthony Startz will blocks of the Brio toxic waste A 16-year-old was robbed Center on Hughes Road. The who was attempting to walk present “The Cuban Papers: An Overview to Researching this dump. at gunpoint in the parking lot of funds were part of a $10 mil- across the exit ramp on the Milton Walker, J.D. Treasure of Spanish Colonial Documents from the 16th, 17th With aggressive urging by the AMC Theaters. lion program sponsored by service road. Torres was pro- and early 18th century,” a resource for locating family living Pasadena ISD students on the 10 years ago (2008) the Texas Parks and Wildlife nounced dead at the scene. The 281-481-0909 in the Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast and East/West Florida Student Advisory Committee, The San Jacinto College Department to improve parks driver was questioned, did not areas prior to the Louisiana Purchase. a drug dog was scheduled to soccer team fi nished a school- throughout the state. exhibit any signs of impairment WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES The Clayton Library has a copy of these papers. Visitors return to district campuses. best second at the National Ju- The Arlington Independent and was released. are welcome. A meet-and-greet will be held at 6:30 p.m. 25 years ago (1993) nior College Athletic Associa- School District donated $7,475 1 year ago (2017) BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS and the program at 7 p.m. in the chapel at University Baptist Gerland’s agreed to acquire tion Division I Championships and fi ve pallets of school sup- Stuchbery Elementary cel- LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive. the AppleTree on Scarsdale. in Phoenix Nov. 23. The Coy- plies to the Pasadena Indepen- ebrated its 50th anniversary www.walkerlaw.com For more information, visit www.TxBayAreaGen.org or Dobie principal Jerry Speer otes defeated South Suburban dent School District. The act of with a celebration held at the call Kim Zrubek at 281-992-2636. met with basketball boosters and Mercer en route to the title generosity was part of AISD’s area school. Opened in the fall 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 Thanksgiving Day 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Dobie names honor roll students Moore teachers make, deliver character pumpkins Continued from Page 3A ba Angela Daria, Lauren Alex- Thanh Tran, Savannah Eliza- Eduardo Morales-Celedon, Allen Javier Lopez Robles, Na- andera Deramus, Duyen Ngoc beth Tran, Simon Toan Tran, Ramiro David Moreno Trevi- than Lopez, Sandy Nhi Lu, Jo- Thien Do, Quang Ngoc Do, Aidan Quan Quang Trinh, Son no, Alejandro Moreno, Jona- seph Paul Lukner, Truc Thanh Hoan My Tran Doan, Angelina Hai Truong, Sarah Micaela Ty- than Roger Moreno and Kris- Luu, Logan Adelis Marcano, Phuongthanh Dong, Gabriela ler, Amaode Uchendu, Kiara topher Eugene Morris. Nohemy Marquez, Adrian Jasmin Dorantes and Alonso Zafi ro Valencia, Alissa Mo- Eliana Marissa Munoz, Martinez, Anahi Martinez, Ge- Dosal. nique Vara and Yazmin Guada- Michaela Munoz, Jade Janae rardo Yahir Martinez, Joscelin Marcus Jordan Doss, Kay lupe Vasquez. Nanez, Renita Nicole Navy, Nicole Martinez, Lailah Mar- Duong, Annette Florine Eo- Alexys Rayne Vela, Oscar Luis Andres Neira, Kayla tinez, Erin Paige Maslonka, nne, Joshua Dean Erickson, Norberto Velasquez, Dayan Janae Newsome, Jeany Phan Cadie Colleen Masterson and Rudy Espinal, Efosa Osagie Villavicencio Rolffot, Cammy Ngo, Judy Ngo, Thu Anh Ngoc Kyle William McDonald. Ewansiha, Granyeli Feliciano, Ngoc Vo, Kathy Hoang Vo, Ngo, Aaron Tyler Viet Nguy- Taizhon Allen McKinney, Carson Neal Fletcher, Chloe Angela Vy Vu, Jessica Ngoc- en, Alan Tuieu Nguyen, Andy Gavin William McMurry, Pa- Renee Flores, Gerson Alexis Anh Vu, Mary Ngan Vu, Thuy- Nguyen, Bao Tran Nguyen, tricia Medina, Oscar Medra- Flores, Nancy Mitchell Flores, en Cao Vu, Trang Dai Ngoc Dalila Thao Nguyen, Danny no, Joel Mejia, Alejandro Is- Stephanie Judith Flores, Viv- Vu, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Cam- Nguyen, Danny Huy Nguyen, rael Melendez, Desiree Renee iana Frias, Lee Andrew Frost, ryn Lee Wincher, Lian Ashley Dat Huu Nguyen, Elena Tran Miller, Ashley Sofi a Miranda, Noe Alejandro Garcia Moreno, Yii and Andrew Jacob Zepeda. Nguyen, Francis Phan Nguyen Alyssa Malaine Montes, Elias Adrian Garcia, Andrew Garcia Twelfth grade and Hung Huy Nguyen. Alexander Montez, Daniela and Jacqueline Garcia. Luis Gerardo Abreu Jennifer Ngoc Nguyen, Montoya, Nicholas Valentine Jaydon Anthony Garcia, Ramirez, Alondra Acevedo, Kennedy Hoa Nguyen, Khanh Morales, Sashiana Milagro Roque Garcia, Ximenna Gar- Alejandro V Aguirre, Darie- Mai Nguyen, Kim Ngoc Munoz, Nabila Islam Munshi fi as Vazquez, Nayeli Garibay, lys Nicole Alexander, David Nguyen, Kyle Vince Nguyen, and Mia Faith Alyssa Myers. Valerie Marie Garibay, Dan- Patrick Amaya, Alexandra Michelle Kim Nguyen, Natalie Neriah Josslyn Nanez, iel Ryan Garza, Luis Antonio Yoselin Andrade Ortiz, Brisa Mai Nguyen, Nikki Mai Nguy- Janah Naser, Michael Chine Garza, Yanelly Garza, Brianna Antunez-Vargas, Josiah Elias en, Randy Quang Nguyen, Merem Ndudim, Jonathan Lynnette Gomez, Noah Elijah Constante Arenas, Aslyn Ges- Ronald Tai Nguyen, Thy Doan Neira, Amy Thaomy Ngo, Gonzales, Eduardo Gonzalez, selle Arguetatorres, Arismendy Anh Nguyen, Tiffany Ngoc Thien Ngoc Ngo, Alan Thanh Seth Allen Gonzalez, Vivian Aristy, Elyssa Karmen Armen- Nguyen, Vi Thi Thuy Nguyen, Nguyen, Albert Truong Nguy- Nicole Gonzalez, Alexia Nata- ta, Julian Arredondo, Rachel Kevin Nunez, Precious Udodi- en, Andrew Ngoc Nguyen, Au- lia Goulbourne, Alejandra Zaf- Arroyo Espinoza, Unity Anas- rim Oguamanam and Andrew gustin Hoang Nguyen, Dang iro Gracias and Miquela Dan- tasia Ayala and Victoria Noemi Edward Olivares. Tran Hai Nguyen, Harrison ielle Guajardo. Ayala. Gabriela Olvera, Brian On- Nguyen, Henry Huy Nguyen, Rogelio Dejesus Guajardo, Ulvi Baktashi, Corina Gis- ofre, Fredy Eduardo Orellana, Hieu Xuantrung Nguyen, Huy Ivonne Monserrath Guerre- selle Banda, Vivian Alizeyah Katherine Valeria Orta, Ala- Mai Nguyen and Jason Hoang ro Aguilar, Gabrielle Gutier- Banda, Roberto Antonio Bavis na Evonne Ortega, Mystique Nguyen. rez, Mikayla Marie Gutierrez, Dencon, Alessandra Liana Bel- Ailene Ortega, Melissa Osuna, Lucas Uy Nguyen, Ngoc Xavier Lawrence Gutierrez, lini, Christian Antoine Black- Sara Christine Otwell, Wen- Nha Thy Nguyen, Steven Amy Guzman, Emilly Guz- mon, Alexis Breyon Boggess, dy Marie Pantoja, Cayla Sofi a Nguyen, Tammy Luong Nguy- man, Alina Isabel Herazo, Aylin Michelle Bonilla, Kelvin Pena, Jahidi Fitzgerald Pennie, Moore Elementary teachers made and delivered storybook character character pumpkins. The teachers shown with the gifts are, left to right, en, Thao Phuong Nguyen, Thi Christian David Hernandez, Ivan Bonilla, Johnathan Allen Dominique Desiree Peralta, pumpkins to Texas Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The teach- (fi rst row) Denise Narvaez, Sheryl Munn, Cheryl Meyer, Patti Parker, Cam Ngan Nguyen, Tom Minh Laila Ellyse Hernandez, Steve Brown-Klawuhn, Diego Ales- Alexandra Genoveva Perez ers provided a storytime for the children in the hospital which involves (second row) Kaitlyn Box, Cristina Ponce, Gloria Guillen, Silivia Luna, Tam Nguyen, Tri Thuan Tran Sevaztyan Hernandez, Xavier sandro Calderon Vargas, Mel- and Alfredo Perez. reading books the children choose and letting them keep the books and Debbie Thompson, Ann Settlow and Jenny Spiller. Photo submitted Nguyen, Trishta Quynh Nguy- Hernandez, Jonathan Humber- oni Camacho, Francisco Javier Bianca Elizabeth Pe- en, Precious Ifeamaka Oko, to Herrera, Athena Tuyet Ninh Camargo, Roberto Elias Cam- rez, William Joseph Pettis, Kyana Anne Oliver, Celeste Ho and Jacob Vinh Ho. pa and Christopher Artemio Minh-Triet Ngoc Pham, Ra- Stephanie Ortiz, Karina Palos, Kennedy Bao Ho, Peter Canales. chel Pham, Amy Nhi Phan, Phung Tieu Pang, Yessenia Quoc-Vuong Hoang, Steph- Ricardo Garza Canales, Khoi Kevin Phan, Mathew Lizbeth Pena, Jacob Nicholas anie Nicole Horton, Kacy Yazmine Athena Carrillo, Ia- Sean Pietrzak, Jazmin Gabri- Meador receives dictionaries as donation Perez, Kevin Minh Pham and Abigail Huerta, Doan Thy sis Lachelle Carrington, Itzel ella Pina, Savannah Jay Pip- Leyna Pham. Ba Huynh, Katelynxuan Thi Paola Castaneda Gutierrez, kins, Taylor Tress Pleasants, Mary Tuyet Pham, Ky Ky Huynh, Thi Hoang Huynh, Angel Alexander Castillo, Fernando Portillo, Cervantis Duong Phan, Vincent Phan, Vivian Quynh Huynh, Breyz- Connor Anthony Caughlin, Idris Pounds, Miguel Angel Destiny Pichardo, Deonta De- ze Loghan Irving, Cynthia Elsa Ceballos, Omar Nicolas Quiroz-Hernandez, Allyssa wayne Polk, Natalie Quin- Carmona Jennings, Caroline Chapa, Diocelina Chavez-San- Mariah Ramirez, De’angelo teros, Lessly Ramirez, Marc Renee Jordan, McKayla Jayne chez, Preston Van Chung, Adrian Ramirez, Madison Lee Anthony Ramirez, Michael Karsten, Mahrukh Khan, Irene Tania Lashaun Collier, Aris- Ramirez, Rijja Rasool and Ro- Aidan Ramirez, McKenzie Sojung Kim, Joyelle Dawn sa Serena Contreras, Anayah berto Emmanuel Rayos. Paige Rankins, Jaden Alys- Marie Knight and Shawn Paul Moniqua Rochelle Cooper and Faith Renteria, Alexa sa Rendon, Francesca Paola Krivik. Sara Elaine Cortez. Reyes, Hugo Cesar Rios, Reyes, Devin Denise Rich- Truong Vu Quang Lai, Joshua Neal Cox, Andrea Ashley Crystal Rivera, Patri- ard, Israel Manuel Rico, Elvis Phat Minh Lam, Kayla Marie Jazmin Cruz, Angela Leticia cia Galindo Rocha, Gustavo Jorge Rivas Hernandez, Ivan Lawson, Hannah May Lazo, Cruz, Carolayn Nataly Cruz, Alejandro Rodriguez, Illiana Moises Rivera and Lauren Gia Hoang Le, Jessica Kim- Angel Alexis Delgado So- Renay Engracia Rodriguez, Ashley Robinson. mai Le, Trung Vo Dinh Le, ria, Raul Delgado, Celestina Natalie Rodriguez, Savan- Denise Alexandra Rodri- Kari Edith Leija, Elaine Anh Olivia Deluna, Yousef Arsan nah Rose Rodriguez, Noah guez, Emily Rodriguez, Jose Lien, Jeremiah Forsyth Little, Diab, Aaron Quoc-Hung Dinh, Andrew Roman, Lidia Alicia Alejo Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Erin Marie Loosier, Samantha Kevin Dinh, Dang Hai Doan, Salazar, Valeria Berenice Sala- Rodriguez, Kaxandra Ignacia Eliana Lopez, Milow Lozano, Hoang Yen Duong, Jacklynn zar, Christian Jared Saldivar, Rodriguez, Marissa Deanna David Edward Lukner, Thien Le Duong, Katelynn Nguyen Yarenie Salinascano and Ka- Roy, Fidel Uriel Rueda, San- Huong Ngoc Luu, Tin Chanh Duong, Ngan Hoang Duong, reem Andres Salomon. dy Ruiz, Celeste Rose Sala- Ly, Mariah Lee Mancillas, Sar- Tiffany Tram Duong, Jacque- Angelina Rebecca Sanchez, zar, Jocelyn Salazar, Casandra ah Caprice Marquez and Jorge line Duque and Elizabeth Bet- Gabriel Alfonso Sanchez, Salinas De Leon, June Del- Emiliano Martinez Islas. tye Early. Kaitlyn Nicole Sanchez, Jus- ilah Santillanes, Emily Dianey Alma Josephina Martinez, Osasere Edo-Ewansiha, tin Lee Sanders, Karina Nicole Santos, Jada Shakira Sawyer, Arryanna Sol Martinez, Javi- Maritza Elizalde, Ostin Lee Santos-Lanuza, Adrian Sara- Madeline Marie Schwausch er Seferino Martinez, Lauren Elmore, Marissa Danielle En- cho, Heidi Sabrina Sauceda, and Lillian May Simons. Jasmin Martinez, Mary Jane riquez, Adriana Escamilla, An- Lauren Elizabeth Schwausch, Amari Deon Singleton, Olivia Martinez, Monica Mas- gela Escamilla, Eric Escobedo, Destinee Faye Seanior, Patrick On Nov. 1 the Pasadena Rotary Club donated new dictionaries to and Giselle Cardiel the longest word in the English language which Kloey Lanette Smith, Toni Mi- soud, Julian Champion-Ray Jonathan Caleb Escobedo, Ce- Dewayne Sears, Neema Mo- every Meador Elementary third-grader. Meador Staffi ng members consists of 1909 letters. Shown below are, left to right, (fi rst row) Mi- chelle Smith, Marisa Michelle Mata, Marissa Ann Maxwell, line Nicole Espinosa, Destiny hamad Shafaei, Alexis Ayanna Lisset Escobar, Latonya Ross and Darla Haygood (also a Pasadena guel Loredo; Gabriel Garcia; Gissella Arellano; Alyssa Rodriguez; Soto, Kendall Fay Spafford, Madison Nicole McClelland, Ciara Estes, Emily Jovanna Shaw, Madison Leann Sills, Rotary Club member) delivered the dictionaries to all third-grade Madalyn Parrish; (second row) Amy Clowers, assistant principal; Gillyanne Helena Spencer, Jacob Alexander McKenzie, Estrada, Anissa Desirae Flores, Camille Hope Smith, Jalon classrooms and challenged students to learn a new word. Shown Beverly Bolton, Meador principal; Haygood; and Escobar. Madelyn Gabriele Spray, Sant- Christian Jamiechicas Medi- Hiram Isaias Flores, Katherine Dejaun Smith, Kalista Lanae above are Haygood (left) as she shows students Elsy Jimenez (middle) Photos by Tara Merida rell Deshawn Steward, Chris- na, Christopher James Mendi- Flores, Quinn Caleb Gabino, Smith, Rachel Celeste Smith, tina Danielle Suarez, Jyraine ola-Garcia and Annye Melissa Atziri Galarza, Ana Isabel Gal- Betzabe Analee Solis, Emily Irybelle Daya-On Sudario, Mendoza Aguilar. lardo and Jonathan Anthony Solis and Giovani Solis. Elyssa Reane Sulak, Dylan Elizabeth Diana Mendoza, Gamez. Jocelyn Solis, Victoria Ade- Thanh-Trung Ta, Wazha Tape- Taiya Antone Mitchell, Leena Natasha Rae Gangestad, lina Solis, Ashley Lynette Sor- la Tapela, Jared Jarrel Tate, Al- Osama Mohamad, Jonathan Jeimmy Estephania Garcia Sa- to, Gloria De Jesus Suazo Oso- lan Lamar Thompson, Kourt- Francisco Mokarzel, Christo- linas, Miranda Teresa Garcia rio, Michelle Ta, Lance Logan lyn Denise Thornton and Eric pher Rodolfo Monita, Brooke Valdes, Adriana Karyme Gar- Tanner, Michaela Cora Taylor, P. To. Madison Morales, Juliana cia, Benito Ivan Garcia, Bry- Abel Tellez, Christian Andres Alyssa Giselle Toro, Gerar- Moreno, Shayna Victoria Mo- an Joel Garcia, Jaydon Hec- Tijerina, Ariana Kaylee Toran, do Torres, Julio Andres Torres, tel, Allison Neira, Hallie R. tor Garcia, Jennifer Marcela Adriana Alexis Toro, Fernanda Noah Matthew Torres, Miguel Nelms, Alyssa Quynh Nguyen, Garcia, Lucio Ricardo Garza, Torres, Alexis Hang Thu Tran, Angel Torres-Velasco, Deb- Ashley Nguyen, Daisy Thuy Maribel Garza, Olivia Renee Con Tran and Dinh Phu Tran. orah Thy Tran, Kathy Mai- Tram Nguyen, Danny Thanh Garza, Paulina Garza, Nicho- Khiem Quang Tran, Lily Trang Tran, Lili Ann Tran, Nguyen, Donna Ngoc Nguyen, las Roland Gaytan, Samantha Ann Tran, Patrick Tinh Tran, Yen Vu My Tran, Deeangel Dung Tuan Nguyen and Elina Rae Gilbreath, Darianna Re- Taylor Tran, Tien Hoang Trinh, Kevin Huy Trinh, Ev- Tu Thanh Nguyen. nee Glenn, Eduardo Gomez, Tran, Dominic Nguyen Trinh, erett James Triplette, Marisol Hieu Trung Nguyen, Jen- Alivia Nicole Gonzalez and Chelsey Elizabeth Urdiales, Isabel Valadez, Marina Carril- nifer Han Nguyen, Johnny Alysa Marie Gonzalez. Clare Aine Vanpelt, Justin Mi- lo Vasquez and Madylin Alexis Quang Nguyen, Leslie Bigh Diego Gonzalez, Gabriella chael Vidal Vega, Tanner Da- Vela. Ngoc Nguyen, Ngan Pham- Veronica Gonzalez, Stephanie vidmichael Vega, Cristian Eve- Hilda Anahi Venegas, Alex- Thien Nguyen, Nguyen Nicole Gonzalez, Daija Dan- rardo Vela, Zoe Nicole Vela ander Villarraga, Tiffany Angel Phuong Thao Nguyen, Nhien ielle Green, Derneisa Daco- and Marco Antonio Velazquez. Villarreal, Hailey Nicole Vil- Ngoc Nguyen, Quynh Nhat ria Green, Karen Anh Green, Ryan Noel Velazquez, legas, Diep Thi Ngoc Vo, Mi- Nguyen, Thanh Pham-Thien Keishon Denae Groves, Elvis Daimian Christopher Velez, chael Tuan Vo, Thuc Uyen Vo, Nguyen, Thu Nguyen, Sa- Domingo Guerra, Gisselle Caroline Venegas, Melissa Tony Vo, Anh Que Nguyen Vu, mantha Alazay Ortega, Tiffany Guerra, Jeremy Guerrero, Ju- Vidal, Vy Phuong Vu Viet, Razzmon Jamariyae Williams, Karely Oviedo, Oscar Damian lissa Andrea Guerrero, Megan Franklin Villalobos, Izabelle Jadah Sedalia Willrich, Han- Padilla, Imanol Pena, Sebas- Tien Harris, Daniel Alexander Lee Villarreal, Natanael Ville- nah Isabella Woernley, Joshua tian Pena and Maria Fernanda Hernandez, Katelyn Nicole gas, Hao Nhat Vuong, Alyssa Richard Wygant, Enlai Derrick Peredo Aguilar. 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Kris Defensively, nose tack- Sports Editor talent as any program in is just beginning. lar season. most post scored overall in Longhorns are now cer- rebirth at Dobie, has been Morris, one of the school’s le Cervantes Pounds and For those being honest the state, North Shore took Finishing 7-4 overall With its 19 points any one season. tainly trending upward. everything and then some all-time leading rushers, defensive back Michael with themselves, the fact is care of its part by building this season, the Longhorns scored against North In short, while Dobie Head coach Kevin Ber- as the program’s leader. will exit after producing Onozie, who led the way a Dobie victory over No. 2 a 35-0 lead on the way to set a school record for to- Shore, the team fell just 12 still has not won a play- neathy, hired in February His staff of assistants more than 1,400 yards and during the offseason and state-ranked North Shore an eventual 56-19 victory consistently put the play- 17 rushing touchdowns. preseason leading up to in the bidistrict football over the Longhorns Nov. ers in the best possible Starting quarterback Dobie’s comeback run, playoff round would have 16, at Galena Park ISD scenarios to achieve suc- Noah Roman, who threw have also played their final been considered a shock- Stadium. cess. And as for those a 23-yard scoring pass to high school games. ing upset. The 2018 season may players, they bought in to Jeremiah Ballard on the fi- The offensive line will Stacked with arguably now be finished for Dobie, trusting the process, which nal play of his high school also need a retooling, with allowed for the program to career, will also be leaving as many as four starters enjoy arguably its finest via graduation next May slated to exit. Pleasants makes it official season this decade. after a fine season. 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Car Wash Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thanksgiving Day, 2018 Local teams produce strong results at McDonald’s Texas Invitational Continued from Page 1B to the Division 2 silver fi nal day, Dobie was able Brook boys fare well to defeat host Deer Park Bidding to stay alive in 52-42 decision to Keller night win over Friends- at the varsity level this Lady Longhorns battled to bracket. There, the locals to move on with a 48-43 The Clear Brook varsi- 46-41. Then came a 70- the tournament, the Wol- Timber Creek. wood, Clear Brook, work- season, was able to win the very end before falling went up against Westside win over Corpus Christi ty boys’ program delivered 58 victory over Houston verines instead dropped a Counting an opening ing in a new cast of talent three of fi ve games. against Dawson by a 56- in the bracket opener, Memorial in the semifi nal. an impressive fi rst day of Chavez as the Wolverines 49 count. coming up with a 50-45 Going against Dawson pool play at the McDon- moved on to gold bracket In the Division II boys’ victory. for the bracket title, Dobie ald’s event but then ran action Nov. 16. Lutheran South’s Smith to Seton Hall bronze bracket, South Scott and Etienne had built a 32-20 halftime ad- into tough competition in There, the Wolverines Houston bounced back 14 points apiece to lead vantage with some stellar the boys’ Division 2 gold went up against Langham from a pair of pool play the way for Dobie, with play but wound up losing bracket. Creek, with the Lobos defeats to advance all the Etienne making all fi ve of 49-43 as the Lady Eagles In a pool play opener coming up with a 52-42 way to the title game. In his fi eld goal tries. claimed the bracket cham- at Deer Park High School, win to send the Wolver- that one, Crosby came up Dobie and Houston Me- pionship. the Wolverines were able ines to the loser’s bracket. with a 49-47 win. morial went two overtimes Returning to girls’ before settling things in bracket play, Pasadena a tournament semifi nal McDonald’s Texas Invitational Memorial was a big win- matchup. Bracket Championship Game Results ner. The Lady Mavericks In the end, Taulton were matched in the Di- had 11 points to pace the vision 2 championship Longhorns, who came Boys’ Division 1 Gold game, getting past Hous- away with a 36-30 victory. ton Memorial to collect That win set up the bat- Allen def. J.J. Richardson Pearce 64-62 the hardware. tle with an improved Sam Dobie boys now 4-2 Rayburn squad, led by The 59-57 loss to Sam Keon Edwards. Rayburn notwithstanding, The Longhorns led Boys’ Division 1 Silver a new-look Dobie boys’ 57-56 late before Ed- team came up with three wards drove to the basket wins in fi ve games and and converted for the tie. Katy Tompkins def. Morton Ranch 53-40 could’ve actually fared Fouled on the play, Ed- better than that with a few wards made the free throw breaks. with 17 seconds remain- Playing a 9 a.m. game ing. Boys’ Division 1 Bronze against Ridge Point in a Dobie still had an op- Nov. 15 tournament open- portunity, but the Texans’ Pearland def. Dickinson 44-40 er, Dobie forged a fi rst- Diego Torres nabbed a half lead but eventually big steal to help the Tex- fell 65-60. ans win 59-57 in the title Marquice Scott, the game. Girls’ Division 1 Gold Longhorns’ most experi- Lady Horns score big enced player back from a The Dobie girls were Duncanville def. Summer Creek 64-45 season ago, led the way feeling good following a with 15 points. great showing at the Mc- Lutheran South Academy standout softball play- Smith at the signing included, left to right, (seat- De’marcus Carathers Donald’s event. er Shelby Smith (seated center) will continue her ed) Shana Smith (mother), James Smith (father), also came up big, nabbing In Division II pool play Girls’ Division 1 Silver dedication and playing career at Seton Hall Uni- (standing) Lutheran South Academy head softball 12 rebounds and scoring action, the Lady Long- versity in South Orange, New Jersey, after sign- coach Nicole Andrade and LSA assistant softball 10 points, and Larry Eti- horns crushed Pasadena Cypress Creek def. Westside 81-52 ing a letter of intent with the Pirates. Those with coach Leah Jones. enne added 10 points. 62-18 Nov. 15 at Phillips Bouncing back hours Field House. Later that af- later against a tough Cros- ternoon at Dobie, the lo- by team that eventually cals easily got past Hous- Girls’ Division 1 Bronze LSA’s softball Jones headed to LSU won the Division 2 bronze ton Memorial with a 46-22 bracket title, the Long- victory. North Crowley def. Pearland 49-42 horns won easily, 64-43. To conclude pool play, In that one, Scott had a Dobie played a strong team-high 14 points to go game against North Shore with 13 from De’Aubrion Nov. 16 but was on the Girls’ Division 1 Consolation Taulton and 10 from Eti- short end of a 39-28 enne. score. Alief Hastings def. Cy-Fair 64-59 The Longhorns’ victory Advancing to the four- over Crosby led the locals team silver bracket on the Boys’ Division 2 Gold Cinco Ranch def. Ridge Point 68-42

Boys’ Division 2 Silver Sam Rayburn def. Dobie 59-57

Boys’ Division 2 Bronze Crosby def. South Houston 49-47

Girls’ Division 2 Gold Lake Ridge def. Clear Falls 42-35

Girls’ Division 2 Silver Pearland Dawson def. Dobie 56-49 Lutheran South Academy’s standout softball play- ter), Madison Jones (sister), LSA assistant softball er Anna Jones (seated center) will continue her coach Leah Jones (stepmother), Bill Jones (father), education and playing career at Louisiana State Anna Jones, Crystal Bryant (mother), John Bry- Clear Brook’s Sam Angeletti (24) defends against an Girls’ Division 2 Bronze Angleton player as the Wolverines closed out the Mc- University in Baton Rouge after signing a letter ant (stepfather), LSA head softball coach Nicole Donald’s Texas Invitational with a 61-47 victory over Pasadena Memorial def. Houston Mem. 26-24 of intent with the Tigers. Those with Jones at the Andrade and Texas Bombers coach Scott Smith. the Wildcats. Brook is currently 5-2 this season. signing included, left to right, Braelynn Jones (sis- Dobie boys’ hoops to Katy Classic Cowgirls win second straight BAFL drill team crown

The Dobie varsity boys’ and Dec. 1. basketball program, fresh Teams are looking to Thursday, Nov. 29 Pool Play off a 4-2 fi nish at the Mc- advance to the tournament Donald’s Texas Invitation- championship game, to be al that included a Division held Dec. 1, at the Merrill Dobie boys vs. II silver bracket champi- Center. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. onship game appearance, In addition to Dobie, Cinco Ranch is set to head back out on the event will include the tournament circuit. Alief Taylor, Cinco Ranch, at Katy Taylor, 11:15 a.m. The Longhorns are part Cy-Fair, Cy-Springs, Cy- of the 24-team fi eld set to Woods, Dekaney, Eisen- battle for the champion- hower, Elsik, Katy, Katy ship at the Katy ISD Clas- Taylor, Katy Tompkins, sic Nov. 29 through Dec. Klein Collins, Klein For- Dobie boys vs. 1. est, La Porte, Mayde Creek, Each of the 24 teams Morton Ranch, Paetow, will compete in two pool- Richmond Foster, Seven Eisenhower play games before bracket Lakes, Spring, Strake Jesu- play commences Nov. 30 it, Tomball and Westside. at Katy Taylor, 2:45 p.m. Sports Calendar – Upcoming BASKETBALL Dobie JV girls host Summer Creek, 5:30 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Dobie freshman A girls host Summer Creek, 4:00 Dobie varsity girls host Clements, 7:00 Dobie varsity boys at Clear Brook, 7:00 Friday, Dec. 7 Dobie JV boys at Clear Brook, 5:30 Dobie varsity girls at Pasadena, 7:00 Dobie JV girls host Clements, 5:30 Dobie varsity boys host Pasadena, 7:00 Dobie sophomore boys at Clear Brook, 5:30 Dobie JV girls at Pasadena, 5:30 Dobie freshman A boys at Clear Brook, 4:00 Dobie JV boys hosts Pasadena, 5:30 Dobie freshman A girls host Clements, 4:00 Dobie sophomore boys host Pasadena, 5:30 The Sagemont Cowgirls won their second straight Bay Area Foot- neiya Piper, Kayli Lynch, Savannah McCormack (cheer and drill ball League Drill Team competition Nov. 10, at Santa Fe High coach), Annalise Garcia, Paris Hudson, Ava Herrra, Taylor Pala- Dobie freshman B boys at Clear Brook, 4:00 Dobie freshman A girls at Pasadena, 4:00 School. Along the way, the Cowgirls received judges’ awards in cios, (back row) Kerri Blanton (drill director), Juliana Aguirre, Dobie freshman A boys host Pasadena, 4:00 Best Choreography, Best in Class for Military, Fastest Novelty McKenna Houston, Col. Chelsea Blanton, Lt. Col. Jamiah Mold- Tuesday, Dec. 4 Dobie freshman B girls at Pasadena, 4:00 Workers, Super Sweepstakes Award and fi rst place overall. Mem- en, Alicia Ayala and Shanashee Yarber (drill assistant). Not pic- Dobie varsity girls host Summer Creek, 7:00 Dobie freshman B boys host Pasadena, 4:00 bers of the team are, left to right, (front row) Jada Moore, Ja- tured are Hailey Villela, Nichelle Rodriguez and Laila Garza. Thanksgiving Day 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Barry E. Harris memorial funds still being accepted at Dobie South Belt Colleagues and friends Dobie High School stu- cepted by way of cash, football of former longtime Dobie dent-athlete who does check or credit card. High School educator and not have any other type The school’s address is predictions athletics supporter Bar- of collegiate fi nancial as- Dobie High School, Barry ry Harris have announced sistance forthcoming. Harris Scholarship, atten- Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn plans for a memorial Scholarship board tion: Shane Brown, 10220 Dobie (19) scholarship to be named in members will choose Blackhawk Blvd., Hous- North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore Dobie Dobie his honor. among the fi nalists. ton, TX, 77089. at North Shore (56) A career educator who The application process Those who wish to do- Dickinson (49) at Pearland Dickinson Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland also spent time at Pasa- will be handled through nate online can log onto Pearland (21) dena High School as well the school’s counsel- www.Pasadenaisd.revtrek. Clear Brook (7) as classrooms and athlet- ing department later this net. Click on the High Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit Strake Jesuit ic fi elds within the state, school year. Schools tab, the Dobie tab, at Strake Jesuit (55) Harris had been teaching Former longtime Dobie and then on the Barry Har- Dawson (14) Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Dawson Clear Lake senior class English and varsity girls’ basketball ris tab. All contributions at Clear Lake (28) assisting with all Pasade- head coach and current are tax deductible. na ISD athletic programs educator Shane Brown is Details of the scholar- Channelview (55) Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita at the time of his death in leading scholarship fund- ship can be found on the at Atascocita (71) June at the age of 65 after ing efforts at the school. Dobie website at jfrank Barbers Hill (42) Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel a battle with cancer. He can be reached via dobie.com. at Manvel (62) Harris was well-known email at rbrown@pasade Click on the Links tab to Dobie High School and naisd.org. to fi nd access to the award Alief Hastings (45) Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Clear Springs Alief Hastings PISD athletes while serv- Donations will be ac- and application process. at Clear Springs (38) ing as the lead gymnasi- Kingwood (14) at BWB BWB BWB BWB BWB BWB um monitor at Dobie, a Bechtle, Tanksley forge tie Beaumont West Brook (56) primary game day admin- C.E. King (28) at istrator at Veterans Sta- Leader sports editor John an end. So after 12 weeks, CEK Summer Creek Summer Creek CEK Summer Creek CEK dium in Pasadena during Bechtle and local Realtor Eli including 120 games apiece, Summer Creek (29) football season and as the Tanksley fi nished in a 90-30 there is a draw. Lutheran South (7) standoff as the newspaper’s In the fi nal week, Bechtle LSA LSA SAHC LSA LSA SAHC game day administrator at at S.A. Holy Cross (14) the Pasadena ISD softball annual high school game came away with a big win as selection contest came to a he was the lone predictor to complex. This week’s record 5-5 7-3 7-3 5-5 5-5 7-3 The Barry E. Har- close. have Dickinson winning at With Dobie and Clear Pearland. ris Memorial Scholar- Brook both dropping bidis- Conversely, Tanksley cor- Season final record 87-33 90-30 90-30 81-39 85-35 81-39 ship will be awarded trict playoff round games rectly predicted Holy Cross’ annually to a deserving Nov. 16, the contest came to win over Lutheran South. Leader ticket contest winners enjoy Monster Jam experience at NRG Stadium

The Leader held a contest on Facebook for Monster Jam tickets. Participants had and Polo Martinez. Shown at left are the McCombs family members en- to visit one of the local spots where one of the monster trucks and its driver would joying the activities at Monster Jam. The McCombs family includes, left Atkinson Elementary kindergarten student Eliana Garcia shows off her be set up. Participants were required to take a photo with the truck or driver hold- to right, (front row) Jordan, Scott, (back row) Kiana and Thao. Jordan is copy of the Leader while admiring Son-uva Digger, sibling vehicle of the ing a copy of the Leader. Shown above in front of the monster truck are 2-year-old a fi rst-grader at Moore Elementary and Kiana is a sixth-grader at Melillo Grave Digger monster truck at NRG Stadium. Garcia and her family en- Austin Martinez (left) and 5-year-old Adam Martinez. They are the sons of Belen Middle School. joyed the annual event in Houston. CALENDAR ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ THANKSGIVING DAY Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a 6-8 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter CrossRoads UMC – Mercy Hearts meets on the sec- 7 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist ond and fourth Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., at CrossRoads AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” First United room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, UMC located at 10030 Scarsdale. The focus of the new Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, 10 a.m. call 281-487-8787. Mercy Hearts is support for families of inmates and (building behind church.) Call 281-487-8787 for details. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 5:30 p.m. ex-offenders. The program will provide a complimentary 10 a.m. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, meal, group Bible study and discussion. Child care is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners tion, call 713-856-1611. Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 provided. This is a confi dential ministry and information Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 11 a.m. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to will be treated accordingly. For details, contact C. 713-856-1611. StartSchoolLater.net (SSL) Houston Chapter - infor- RSVP for child care. Talbot at 281-245-7072 or [email protected]. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 mational meeting about the link of teen sleep deprivation 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to depression and low academic performance. The pub- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through lic is welcome, 11 a.m., on the fourth Saturday at the meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. For de- details, call 713-856-1611. 281-488-2923 for details. No meetings on holidays. Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference tails, call 281-229-1409. RSVP is requested for meeting 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. attendance. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast 10 a.m. 11 a.m. UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 Toastmasters Club #05324194 meets Mondays, 6:30 – We’re not just talkin’ Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- 7:30 p.m., at the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale turkey! Find jobs, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First 484-9243. Blvd., in room 110 D (except when library is closed). For homes, autos, busi- 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 details, call Karen Nunn at 832-722-9061 or Carolyn ness opportunities or tor at [email protected] for details. Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- 10 a.m. Carmichael at 832-372-3565 or visit https://youngprofes Noon 487-8787, or drop in. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 – 11 a.m. Literature sionalstoastmasters.com/. anything in this whole Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, 1 p.m. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P 7 p.m. wide world noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, you can imagine. 12005 County Rd. 39, Pearland. For details, call 713- Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), 856-1611. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Pearland, First Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For 7 p.m. com for details. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, information, call 713-856-1611. CALL TODAY Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 8 p.m. 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 7:30 p.m. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads tor at [email protected] for details. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 South 856-1611 for information. UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 11:30 a.m. Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30 8 p.m. p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484- Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For Belt-Ellington Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads 9243. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship details, call Russell at 832-483-6715. UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing Leader Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ 1 p.m. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for on Monday, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and details, or drop in. 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions for CSH mem- 11555 not alone, and discover choices available. For details, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Noon bers and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for nonmem- Beamer Road call 281-484-9243. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners bers. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 com for details. Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 713-856-1611. 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Call 281-487-8787 for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 details, or drop in. cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM 7 a.m. 10 a.m. at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, for details, or drop in. details. 9:30 a.m. Noon Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package dioramas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old- noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For more information, call 713- time kitchen. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 856-1611. and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. 1 - 3:30 p.m. of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- 10 a.m. Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance to practice American Begonia Society – Houston Satellite meets on the ballroom dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing fourth Tuesday, Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Pkwy. (on the variety of rhythms are played from entry to advanced dancing community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! lake side), Seabrook. For information, call Joe at 281-481- levels at 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents 2458. must purchase activity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and for details). Help is available to assist learning dance moves. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at For details information on the activity card, call the city at 281- 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for 554-1180. details. 7 p.m. Looking 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open South Belt-Ellington Leader Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First to sell (35 years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713- Deadline: or lease League City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not 856-1611. Leader Reader Ads required. There is a different dance focus monthly. For more Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? information, call Betty at 832-517-5833. For questions about 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic vio- League City’s activity card, call the park offi ce at 281-554- 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 lence/sexual abuse support group for women. Visit www. Ads Are Not Taken Let us 1180. bayareaturningpoint.org for information. Business: Over The Phone Noon 8 p.m. help you! Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 no changes, no refunds Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Scarsdale Blvd. For additional information, call 281-484-9243. Place an Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. ad in the Lunch is $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For more infor- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 ______mation, call 281-900-7257 or visit nalix@texascitizensbank. 7 a.m. South com. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, ______1:30 p.m. 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Belt- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Pasadena, in the building behind the church. Call 281-487- ______Ellington Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 8787 for details, or drop in. p.m. For more information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946- 10 a.m. ______Leader's 3713. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and weekly 2 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 281-480-1911 or email the director at [email protected] for Real Estate 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For more information or classes, details. contact Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] or call 281- Noon Make checks payable to: section! 488-6318. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, 11555 7 p.m. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For more information, call 713- South Belt-Ellington Leader Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open 856-1611. Beamer meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First 6:30 p.m. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713- Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont 281- 856-1611. Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. For more information, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. 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Page 6 Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thanksgiving Day, 2018 Dobie football looks ahead Continued from Page 1B and Johnathan Baldwin loss, but perhaps current season, dropping all six. But because Berneathy back in addition to cor- junior Dontavion Crosby The easiest path would and his staff have had an ners Giambi Boyd, K.J. can also be relied on more appear to be defeating eye not only on the 2018 Gardner and Adam Robi- next season. Atascocita in a head-to- season but on the future as cheaux. Defensively, the Long- head 22-6A matchup next well, the Longhorns will The Longhorns also horns will bring in some season, which will be a enter 2019 with quite a bit appear set in the kick- fi rst-year players, but it home game. of proven talent. ing game, with Joshua should be widely viewed There are other ways, While Morris will Hernandez back for two as a veteran group that but the Longhorns should move on after a star-stud- seasons. Ballard also as- now knows what it takes mark that game down on ded four-year stay, Dari- sumed punting duties late to reach the postseason. the calendar now. us Hale, who had 1,230+ in the season and per- From a team stand- The bottom line is the yards rushing this season, formed well. point, obviously any pro- Dobie football program will return to lead the So the pieces are in gram would love to avoid is now dealing with high- charge. place for the Longhorns to going against North Shore er expectations, and that’s With his 75-yard dash follow this season up with in the fi rst round, some- a great thing. After a 7-4 to the end zone against another big one. Obvious- thing that Dobie has faced run, the Dobie football North Shore, Hale became ly, Morris will be a huge six times since the 2011 program is back. the fi rst player this season to go for more than 100 yards against the Mus- tangs. Hale’s touchdown was his 16th of the season, and he will be back for the next two seasons. At receiver, Ballard’s 23-yard scoring reception against North Shore was his team-leading sixth of the season. Ballard is just a sophomore as well, while fellow receiver Cameran Guy will also return for his senior sea- Dobie High School multi-sport star Taylor Pleasants (seated cen- Franklin Moses (Dobie principal), Robin Rackley (Dobie varsity son. ter) will continue her education and softball playing career at softball head coach) and Chris Swinnen (Dobie varsity softball Defensively, Javen Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge after signing a letter assistant coach). Pleasants, a nationally-prominent performer on Sanchez was a very pro- of intent with the Tigers Nov. 14. Those with Pleasants at the sign- the softball fi eld, was also named the District 22-6A Most Valu- ductive pass rusher for the ing included, left to right, Donna Branch (Pasadena ISD assistant able Player in varsity girls’ volleyball earlier this month. See re- Longhorns, and he will athletic director and former longtime Dobie assistant principal), lated photo on Page 1B. Photo by Jade Wise be back. The linebacking crew will return the likes of A.J. Garcia as well as Dobie’s Lopez picks Concordia University softball Jesse Mitchell. Dobie’s defensive secondary could return The Battle of the Beltway trophy returned to South Belt as the Longhorns defeated Me- three of four starters, morial to reach the playoffs earlier this month. Pasadena ISD Athletic Director Rupert with safeties Rushad Ball Jaso (left) handed the trophy to Dobie principal Franklin Moses. Photo by Jade Wise

JFD Two-Deep Offense JFD Two-Deep Defense TE – Carson Fletcher Jr./ Jared Dorantes Soph. DE – Julius Wells Sr./ Marco Sanchez Jr. OT – Kali Marquez Sr./ Robert Lewis Jr. DT – Javen Sanchez Jr. / Jeffery McCall Sr. OG – Ricardo Canales Sr./ James King Jr. DT – Cervantes Pounds Sr./ Devin Childs Sr. C – Chris Escalera Sr./ Dominic Caballero Jr. DE – Tristan Livingston Sr./ Eric Martinez Sr. OG – Lucio Garza Sr. / Ostin Elmore Sr. LB – A.J. Garcia Soph./ Darius Jackson Sr. OT – Jason Brooks Jr. / Izaiayah Cumpiam Jr. LB – Jesse Mitchell Jr./ Lunzell Houston Sr. QB – Noah Roman Sr. / Jake Perez Soph. Saf. – Rushad Ball Soph./ Fabian Crayton Sr. FB – Kris Morris Sr. / Rushad Ball Soph. Saf. – Mike Onozie Sr./ Jalen Hollins Soph. TB – Darius Hale Soph./ Dontavian Crosby Jr. Saf. – Johnathan Baldwin Soph./ Fabian Crayton WR – Cameran Guy Jr./ Johnathan Baldwin Sr. Dobie softball player Sam Lopez (seated third from left) will con- ther), (back row) Jennifer Haynes (Dobie lead counselor), Iver tinue her education and playing career at Concordia University McDonald (local softball trainer), Chris Swinnen (Dobie varsi- Soph. CB – Giambi Boyd Jr./ K.J. Gardner Jr. in Austin after signing a letter of intent with the Tornados. Those ty softball assistant coach), Mat Ortiz (Dobie softball assistant WR – Jeremiah Ballard Soph. / Lunzell Houston CB – Dayleon Eaglin Sr. / Adam Robicheaux Jr. with Lopez at the signing included, left to right, (front row) Mat- coach), Robin Rackley (Dobie varsity softball head coach) and thew Lopez (brother), Samuel Lopez (father), Christina Bishop Franklin Moses (Dobie principal). Sr. (mother), Ethan Bishop (brother) and Russell Bishop (stepfa- Clear Lake boys’ hoops shoots past JFD 66-52 Senior John Argue had halftime, the Falcons ex- 20 points as the Clear tended their lead after Lake varsity boys’ bas- three quarters to 17 points. ketball team shot past Dobie third-year stand- Dobie 66-52 in a nondis- out Marquice Scott led the trict matchup Nov. 19, at Longhorns with 20 points, Krueger Field House. and teammate Demarcus The Falcons improved Carathers had seven re- to 3-0 this season as three bounds. more players were in dou- Dobie will return to ble fi gures. action Dec. 27, at Clear Ahead by 10 points at Brook.

Dobie’s Demarcus Carathers (left) goes high to de- fend a Houston Memorial player during the Mc- Donald’s Texas Invitational. Two days later, Dobie fell 66-52 at Clear Lake despite seven rebounds from Carathers.