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In our October 8 issue of The Post, we got a few things floodwater rescues and safely evacuated 43 animals.” story-of-team-rubicon/ and take a moment to watch the wrong in our coverage of Team Rubicon and their con- We are deeply grateful for the men and women of entire video explaining how they came to be and how tribution to the desperate need for assistance in hard Team Rubicon and their tireless efforts to remain ready they have evolved. Then take a few more minutes and hit Dickinson, Texas. We received a correction from for any crisis and for their wholehearted participation in visit http://teamrubiconglobal.org./ to see how they are Bob Pries, Incident Management Team & Deputy Area helping the city of Dickinson as well as the rest of Texas dispatching team all over the world to step up and into Commander - Op Hard Hustle affected by Harvey. Their knowledge, bravery, and com- some of the most dangerous and most needy places mitment to come to the aid of any and all who are in need in the world to render aid and at the same time, give “Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Team Rubicon shows the true measure of their courage and companion Veterans the opportunity to continue to use their military has deployed 1,690 volunteers to Texas in support of for their fellow man. training to make a significant difference for good in a the ongoing hurricane relief effort. An Additional 148 To learn more about this remarkable organization and world where good often seems in short supply. volunteers provided remote support from our National to show your support and our gratitude for their efforts, Team Rubicon Global offers an opportunity for veter- Operations Center in Dallas, Texas, and 448 Team please visit their website at: https://teamrubiconusa.org/ ans to lead humanitarian efforts with a unified purpose, Rubicon members volunteered to log requests for assis- mission, and intensity that is reminiscent of their military tance through Crisis Clean Up. Volunteers have ser- service. Team Rubicon Global recognizes that the skills viced 734 homes in the following communities in Texas: and leadership capacity of veterans is critically relevant Houston, Rockport, Port Aransas, Beaumont, Magnolia, in rebuilding disaster-affected communities. As a result, Friendswood, Dickinson, and Port Arthur. communities celebrate veterans as assets, strengthen- Team Rubicon is partnering with SBP to conduct a ing global perception of the modern veteran. pilot program for mold remediation training in Texas as Military veterans have the experience, the drive and we work to build our long-term recovery plan for Harvey the will to rapidly deploy to disaster zones to provide impacted communities. From August 28th through life-saving emergency assistance. TRG enables vet- September 4th, Team Rubicon deployed six floodwater erans to apply those skills on missions in support of rescue teams to Texas and Volunteers conducted 73 civilian communities, and translate their experiences into the civilian workforce. 150 YEARS OF TEXAS HISTORY THIS WEEK IN THE POST! Bells, and Phillipses. The Settlement boasted an 88% adult literacy rate, and the majority of its residents were Team Rubicon ...... 1 landowners. In 1911 the electric Interurban train track between Houston and Galveston was constructed through the 150 Years of Texas History . . . . . 1 middle of the Settlement, dividing its approximately 120 residents in half. A train stop called Highland Station was built where the Settlement met the border of near- Children's Fair ...... 2 by La Marque, Texas and, as a result, many local resi- dents began referring to the Settlement as Highlands. By 1920 the community featured a Masonic lodge, a Community Calendar ...... 2 hotel, and a restaurant. In the 1920s its population more than doubled and expanded into nearby La Marque, thus losing some Trishna's Tidbits ...... 3 of the community’s distinctive identity. Many of its workers abandoned farming jobs in favor of industrial work at nearby plants in Texas City. In 1929, nearly a Texas Scariest Places ...... 3 decade before many of the surrounding communities, the Settlement’s population of around 400 obtained access to electricity. You are What You Eat ...... 3 Our little neck of the woods is known for many things On September 9, 1953 Texas City annexed the land – the Texas City Explosion of 1947, numerous hur- once called the Settlement. ricanes; most significant historically was the Great The community continues to host an annual Camp Hope ...... 4 Storm of 1900, the Texas City Dike, completed in Black Cowboy Rodeo, however, and in 2010 some 1915 and added on to in 1935, And in the 1870’ s of the original territory of the Settlement became the Chisolm Trail was ridden by a large contingent listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Midweek Puzzle Party ...... 4 of Black Cowboys who were instrumental in the cre- On Saturday, The Texas History Museum and The ation of The Settlement, an independent community African American Historic Preservation Committee of African Americans established after the end of hosted a gala event at The Bell House and Carver El Puesto ...... 5 the Civil War. The community was located on three Park to honor 150 years of the county’s only hundred and twenty acres in Galveston County, Reconstruction-era Black community and to foster Texas, near the Galveston, Houston, and Henderson awareness of the contribution of the members of Artober Fest ...... 6 (GH&H) railroad. Many of the initial settlers worked this historic community. as cowboys on the Chisholm Trail. According to the Handbook of Texas, Black cow- The roots of the Settlement date back to an 1864 boys have been a part of Lone Star State history Opinion: Sema for Senate ...... 6 labor containment camp, on Clear Creek in north since the early nineteenth century. Many were born Galveston County, for impressed slaves and free blacks during the Civil War. By 1867 Judge William into slavery, and brought to cattle country by white J. Jones began selling parcels of his land to freed- landowners. They continued to work in ranching after This "N That ...... 7 men he considered to be of particularly industrious emancipation, and thousands eventually rode the character, in what would become the Settlement cattle trails headed north. community. Many of the initial settlers had worked The 1867 Settlement This historic African American Burgers & Adult Beverages ...... 7 for George Washington Butler as cowboys. Two community pioneered by Chisholm Trail founding settler families of the Settlement, the Britton Black Cowboys, located in west Texas City has and Phillips families, were related by marriage. They been listed on the National Register of Historical Classifieds ...... 7 shortened the name to “Our Settlement. Places and has also been recognized with a Texas By 1880 the community consisted of 42 permanent Historical Marker. 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GALVESTON COUNTY, www.anchorpoint.us/ CITY COUNCIL runforhealth.html and COMMISSION Celebrating Hope 2017 MEETINGS Gala rescheduled for Due to holidays some dates November 9 dinner of city meetings may vary served at 7 pm. For more from original schedule information http://cel- ebratehope.anchorpoint. GALVESTON us/ County Commissioners meet the first and GAME (OVER) LIFE third Tuesday of every - -October 26, 2017, month –October 3, 17, 2017, 1:30pm at County 7:30pm at University of Courthouse, 722 Moody, Houston-Clear Lake’s Galveston Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard in BAYOU VISTA Houston. A one-man City Council meets the show by Jake Beck which last Tuesday of every explores the question month –October 31, 2017, “what happens to video 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin game characters when The College Of The Mainland hosted more than 150 people as they attended one of two assistance fairs at the college; the game is switched CLEAR LAKE SHORES off?” Tickets for adults both of which answered questions on how to help Hurricane Harvey victims. FEMA representatives—including the FEMA City Council meets the are $8 and for students first and third Tuesday of Disaster Survivor Assistance Team—and representatives from other private and public assistance organizations were are $5. For more infor- every month –October 3, in attendance to guide and provide information to the guests. Pictured is COM mascot, Comet the Duck, with one of the mation go online to uhcl. 17, 2017, 7:00pm at the edu/bayoutheater. Club House, 931 Cedar guest speakers—FEMA Region Six External Affairs Juan Ayala. –PHOTO COURTESY COM
DICKINSON City Council meets the For a $7 donation you arts and crafts, games, City. The New York LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday can get a hamburger and a pumpkin patch, pump- swing-style group will -October 27, 2017, 5:30- second and fourth of every month – October fries plate and for an kin carving, a children’s be performing hits such 8:00pm at Clear Lake Tuesday of every month 10, 24, 2017, 6:00pm $8 donation you can get fishing tournament and as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Park White Top Pavilion, at City Council Chambers, a hamburger and onion more. For more informa- –October 10, 24, 2017, Boy”. Tickets cost $30 5001 Nasa Parkway in 200 West Walker St. rings plate. Secondly, tion call 409-935-1408. 7:00pm at City Hall, 4403 for League City cham- Seabrook. A walk to raise State Highway 3. the Post and Auxiliary ber members and $35 awareness for domes- SANTA FE has been set up to be TEXAS NEW for non-members. For tic violence including a FRIENDSWOOD City Council meets the a Disaster Relief Fund, MUSIC ENSEMBLE more information on the City Council meets the second and fourth complete with baby sup- PERFORMANCE - program or reservations speech from a domes- first Monday of every Thursday of every month, plies, cleaning supplies, October 21, 2017, call 281-332-1393 or go tic violence survivor, a month –October 2, 2017, -October 12, 26, 7:00pm food and more, which 7:30pm, at University online to butlerlonghorn- K-9 Unit demonstration 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 at City Hall, 12002 State will be open on Mondays Of Houston-Clear Lake, museum.com. from the Dickinson Police Highway 6 from 9:00am-4:00pm. 2700 Bay Area Boulevard South Friendswood Drive Department, contests, Lastly, on Thursdays, in Houston. The theater’s 2017 FALL GOLF TEXAS CITY from 5:00-7:00pm, the first performance fea- entertainment and more. GALVESTON CLASSIC - October 30, City Commissioners Post and Auxiliary will be turing the music of five For more information City Council meets the 2017, 10:00am, South meet the first and third serving dinner. You can composers from Texas, contact Melissa Prentice last Thursday of every Shore Harbour Country Wednesday of every get a plate with dona- with the aim to break at 281-338-7600 or email month –October 26, Club, 4927 South Shore month, - October 3, 17, tions of $8. To pre-order the negative stigma of mprentice@bayareaturn- 2017, 1:00pm at City Hall Boulevard in League City. Council Chambers, sec- 2017, 2017, 5:00pm at a meal for either Monday being a Texas composer. Enjoy a game of golf. The ingpoint.com ond floor, 823 Rosenberg City Hall, 1801 9th Avenue or Thursday, call 281- Tickets can be bought at North 337-4952. The VFW Post uhcl.edu/bayou-theater/ cost for individual play- HALLOWEEN ON THE HITCHCOCK 6378 and Auxiliary is events-tickets. If you ers is $150 and the cost for teams of four is $650. GREEN - October 28, City Commission meets OTHER EVENTS located at 5204 SH-3 in buy tickets at the door, the third Monday of every THROUGHOUT THE Dickinson. they cost $12 for UHCL For more information call 2017, 6:00-8:00pm month –October 16, 2017, AREA students and $20 for all 281-338-7339. at ACU of Texas, 1095 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 LA MARQUE BAYOU other adults. League City Parkway in State Highway 6 VFW POST 6378 AND FEST - October 21, RUN FOR HEALTH - League City. An evening November 4 race starts AUXILIARY - The VFW 2017, 8:30-10:00am at THE MANHATTAN of Halloween-related fun Post 6378 and Auxiliary Highland Bayou Park, DOLLS - O c t o b e r 27, at 7:15 am. Race loca- KEMAH including hayrides, a cos- will be serving hamburg- 1991 Getty Road in La 2017, 6:30pm at Butler tion: Gloria Dei Lutheran City Council meets the tume contest and candy. first and third Wednesday ers every Monday eve- Marque. Enjoy a morn- Longhorn Museum, 1220 Church in Nassau Bay. For more information, of every month – October ning from 5:00-7:00pm. ing of live entertainment, Coryell Street in League For more information: 3, 17, 2017, 7:00pm at contact Remy Martinez City Hall, 1401 State DICKINSON LEAGUE CITY at 281-476-3552 or email Highway 146 Dickinson Public Library, Helen Hall Library [email protected]. 4411 Hwy 3, PUBLIC LIBRARIES 100 W. Walker, League City LA MARQUE 281-534-3812 281-554-1113 dickinsonpubliclibrary.org. leaguecitylibrary.org. City Council meets the Send your Community second Monday of every HITCHCOCK LA MARQUE Calendar information, month –October 9, 2017, GALVESTON Genevieve Miller Hitchcock La Marque City TEXAS CITY 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109- Rosenberg Library Public Library, Public Library Moore Memorial Public Library including event, date, B Bayou Road 2310 Sealy St, Galveston 8005 Barry Ave, 1011 Bayou Rd, 1701 9th Ave N, Texas City time, and contact per- 409-763-8854 409-986-7814 409 938-9270, ci.la- 409-643-5979 son, to production@the- rosenberg-library.org hitchcockpubliclibrary.org marque.tx.us/216/Library. texascity-library.org. LEAGUE CITY postnewspaper.net. MARMADUKE MARMADUKE MARMADUKE THE POST www.thepostnewspaper.net Wednesday, October 18, 2017 3 Trishna's Tidbits Modern Musings by Trishna Buch HOLIDAY CONFUSION Well, my least favorite month of the year is upon us. Now not even been in the house for 30 seconds, and I before I dive into this piece, I want to clarify that I am already wanted to leave. Unfortunately, I couldn’t see not—in any way—attempting to diminish the importance anything, so it wasn’t like I could just stand up and of Halloween as it pertains to different religions and walk out. Luckily my friend had gone with me and, groups of people around the world. That is not what I am from behind me, I heard her say “Trishna, all these referring to when I say I dislike Halloween. In fact, after light flashes are giving me a headache, let’s find a reading and research, I have come to appreciate the way out.” Of course I happily agreed and the two origins of the event and where ‘Halloween’ has stemmed of us somehow managed to turn around and crawl from and what it means to certain groups of people. against the traffic of students and make our way What I am referring to, in fact, is the commercialization outside. I cannot explain how happy I was to go back and how Halloween seems to be a synonym for scary, to my Skills For Living class and work on my sewing frightening and disturbing. project. A project, might I add, that I was avoiding Now, I don’t enjoy putting myself in scary situations. I working on. am a big baby when it comes to those types of situations. But, despite all of that, when I was a child I did I refuse to watch any type of horror movie, I will not go in enjoy Halloween. I liked the school parties, I liked a haunted house even if someone paid me, and I even stuffing myself with candy and I liked trick-or-treat- refuse to go on amusement park rides because of my ing. It is now, that I’m too old for all of that, that I’m fear that it will break down or a fear that something will slowly starting to realize—I don’t like Halloween. I go wrong and I’ll go flying off the ride. still pass out candy and I appreciate the creativity There was one instance however that I did agree of the children’s costumes, but I do not appreciate to go into a haunted house. I assumed it wouldn’t be that some people use the event as an excuse to be that bad, though, because it was being put on by the horrible. And yes, I am talking about those (swear- spirit council at my junior high school. “How scary can word) clowns. a haunted house created by a group of 13-year-olds be” Let’s go back to last year. Last year when some was my thought process. Long story short—it was scary. people decided it would be funny to dress up as I remember that all the guests had to crawl through the clowns and terrorize people around their different house—which was actually a group of connected class- communities. These people were actually going as rooms—and make their way through it in pitch darkness, far as to physically hurt people and that—to me—is of advice, if you’re going to use a holiday to terrorize while random people and objects would jump out at unacceptable. It’s one thing to scare people in haunted people, don’t. you at random points. Well, suffice to say, I was terri- houses—because, as much as I don’t enjoy it, that’s Do I like Halloween? Do I hate it? Even I don’t have fied. Another aspect about me you should know, is that part of the fun of Halloween. But actually hurting people a sufficient answer to that question. Let’s just stuff our- I hate the dark. It’s not that I’m afraid of it, but I prefer is beyond disgusting. And knowing that Halloween is selves with candy, allow the children to enjoy their day to be able to see everything that is in a room with me. right around the corner—combined with the fact that while they show off their costumes and enjoy everything And this particular haunted house had all the aspects of the clown movie IT has just released—causes me to the day has to offer (including all the scary aspects, if a haunted house—scary music, weird noises and pitch be on the lookout for these people once again. A word that is your thing). darkness coupled with random bursts of flashes. I had TEXAS SCARIEST PLACES You are What You Eat
HIGH-PROTEIN SHRIMP BURRITO BOWL Skip the long line at Chipotle, and serve up a healthy seafood bur- rito bowl in the comfort of your own home. With layer upon layer of cilantro-lime black beans and rice, sautéed veggies and juicy shrimp, THE BAKER HOTEL these bowls are a breeze to put together! Sub in your favorite protein 14 stories tall. 450 rooms. Almost 300,000 square feet. And not one guest since 1972. (chicken, beef, tofu) — whatever floats your boat. An added perk? Despite decades of morbid lore, only one person has suffered a particularly gruesome You won’t be charged extra for that avocado on top. demise at the Baker Hotel. On January 17, 1948, a 16 year old elevator operator named Douglas Moore was fatally injured when he attempted to board a climbing service eleva- tor and failed to make it all the way into the car. His body was crushed when he reached INGREDIENTS ered, for 35–40 minutes, or until tender. Stir in black beans; cook 2–3 minutes the second floor. No one has ever reported seeing the ghost of poor Douglas Moore, and For the cilantro black beans and rice until heated through. Stir in lime zest, maybe no one ever will. The Baker Hotel’s current developers keep the decaying hotel lime juice and cilantro. Set aside and tightly boarded up and enforce a strict fine for trespassing. They have been promising to • 3/4 cup (135 grams) uncooked long- grain brown rice (certified gluten- keep warm. return the hotel to its former grandeur in the very near future…but that may be the most free if necessary) elaborate myth of them all. While rice cooks, heat oil in a large • 1 1/2 cups (355 grams) water nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, • 1 (15.5-ounce or 420 grams) can swirling to coat. Add onion, bell pep- black beans, rinsed and drained pers, garlic, cumin and salt. Cook 3 (certified gluten-free if necessary) minutes, covered and stirring occasion- • 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest ally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in • 1 tablespoon lime juice shrimp; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often. • 1/4 cup (5 grams) chopped fresh cilantro Place 1 cup rice and bean mixture in each of 4 bowls. Top each with 1 1/4 For the burrito bowl cups shrimp and vegetable mixture. • 1 teaspoon canola oil Top each serving evenly with romaine, • 1 medium (55 grams) onion, sliced tomato and avocado. • 2 medium (240 grams) bell peppers, sliced NUTRITION INFORMATION • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cup beans • 1/4 teaspoon salt and rice + 1 1/4 cups shrimp and veg- • 1 pound (455 grams) medium etables + 1/2 cup lettuce + 1/3 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined chopped tomato + 1/4 cup avocado • 2 cups (95 grams) loosely packed chopped romaine lettuce Per serving: Calories: Calories: 450; • 1 medium (125 grams) tomato, Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; seeded and chopped Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: • 1 medium (150 grams) ripe 172mg; Sodium: 452mg; Carbohydrate: avocado, diced 56g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 34g DIRECTIONS Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 994mg; Prepare cilantro black beans and rice. Iron: 31%; Vitamin A: 83%; Vitamin C: Combine rice and water in a medium 139%; Calcium: 14% saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, cov- 4 THE POST www.thepostnewspaper.net Wednesday, October 18, 2017
baristas will prepare your favorite drinks, or assist you in creating a custom drink A FESTIVAL that you will love. Our promise is that you will never leave unsatisfied. Our pricing is a suggested donation, so get what you FOR A CAUSE love and pay what you like. The profits are used to help people. Local; food, clothing, By Trishna Buch and crisis centers. National; disaster relief and training International; orphanages, water wells, and training.” Festival season has clearly arrived. In Their goal is to connect to the com- the space of three days I have written munity and the community to the needs about four different festivals that are fast- of the world. The event, which is free to approaching, and now I’m writing about a the public, will feature several exciting fourth. But this festival is different from the activities including, but not limited to, a others because it is a festival for a cause. jeep show, a motorcycle show and craft That’s right—I am talking about the Family booths. And people are invited to enter Fall Car Show Festival! their car—be it a classic, a corvette, a This particular festival is all set to take camero or a jeep—into the show and place on November 12th, from noon compete for a chance to win a trophy for to 4:00pm. Sponsored by the Coffee the coveted title of first place, second Connection in the shopping center at place and third place ‘fan favorites’. And, 9300 E.F Lowry behind Office Depot. more importantly, every car entry will pro- Coffee Connection is a non-profit cof- The Camp Hope staff is a unique team vide a $20 donation to Camp Hope. minimum of $25 to Camp Hope to use the fee shop benefiting local and worldwide of combat veterans and civilian pastoral Camp Hope is an organization which pro- space—you will be doing your part to thank projects that help people in need. “When staff trained in working with victims of vides interim housing to veterans, Wounded the people that risked everything to serve you come in, our internationally certified trauma and post-traumatic stress. They Warriors and the country and fight for your rights and understand that those who have served their family freedoms. this nation continue to struggle with the members as Camp Hope provides interim housing invisible wounds of combat and are work- these individu- for our Wounded Warriors, veterans ing to assist our troops in putting the als deal with and their families suffering from combat combat induced related PTSD in a caring and positive pieces of their lives back together. The PTSD. By par- environment. Camp Hope staff uses the necessary tra- ticipating in The facility opened in 2012 and is ditional counseling tools and incorporates the car show, located in a quiet and safe setting in a faith based approach to help combat bidding at the Houston, Texas whereby veterans and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress. In silent auction or their immediate family members can find addition, the staff assists veterans with supporting the healing, help and hope while benefiting vendors of the from intensive peer support and mentor- a myriad of issues including job place- craft show— ing program for Post-Traumatic Stress. ment, coordination with the Department who donate a In addition to temporary housing, Camp of Veteran’s Affairs and reputable vet- Hope offers a 90+ day PTSD eran service organizations to assist with recovery program in which claims and benefits, transportation to residents: attend group les- appointments and peer support groups sons and support sessions with other combat veterans; integration. The Camp Hope community MAINLAND embraces our troops, veterans and their 5 conduct individual mentoring 0 sessions with certified com- families as they seek the rewarding and 0 24 - Hour bat trauma mentors; partici- fulfilling lives they so richly deserve. Call Out pate in off-site small group Texas City Service So mark the date on your calendars interaction activities (fishing, and make sure to head over to the event WE HAVE QUALITY TOOLS FOR ANY JOB hiking, local activities and events); and get involved when the date arises. If you would like 409-948-4497 with local churches, busi- more information, you can call 409-933- We're fast, friendly & local! nesses and volunteer orga- 4820 or visit the Facebook page of ‘The Rent, nizations to assist in their Connection Church’. For more information Sale, and personal healing and edu- on Camp Hope, visit their website at pts- Repair cating the community on the dusa.org/camp-hope/. invisible wounds of war. Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm Closed Saturday & Sunday MIDWEEK Puzzle Party WORD SEARCH Aeroplane Bodies Lions Escape Smelt Aware Break Loaves Facts Barns Chair Native Tease Gingerbread Clown Nearly Titles Girls Daisy Offers Tomato Hairs Death Pedal Treaty Homes Defeat Phone Household Understanding Desires Prism Identified Using Discos Raced Items Valve Dolly Rider Lawyer Edging Saved Weird Legal
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Edicion Especial JACK DEVOTI: PESCADOR, INVENTOR, BREW-MASTER Y MENTIROSO BLANCO ¡Bienvenido! Copyright 1/1/2013, W. Harvey Cappel ¡Bienvenido! ¡Bienvenido! Jack Devoti era un buen amigo y todo lo anterior, así como también un buen padre de familia, un gran maestro de cerveza Welcome to YOUR new Community retirado y gran premio. Jack murió a los 95 años de edad. Newspaper! We at The Post are excited Esta historia trata sobre Jack y gente divertida como Jack. Sin to be able to offer the Hispanic Com- embargo, termina con una historia sorprendente sobre una munity a place to communicate, con- invención muy única. No dejes de leer aquí; Al final vale la pena el esfuerzo. gregate, share ideas, meet new people, Jack, como la mayoría de los pescadores y muchos otros announce great happenings in your (golfistas, por ejemplo) era un liar blanco maestro. Lo conocí world – births, marriages, special days, por primera vez mientras vivía en Bayou Vista, Texas. Me special accomplishments. dijeron que Jack podría enseñarme a pescar en el pantano We want this to be a publication for you adyacente a Blue Heron Street. Un día Jack estaba pescando en su propio patio delantero en el pantano mientras lo miraba and about you. So, give us your ideas, y lo escuchaba decirme que la única manera de atrapar peces writers, submit your stories; have some- en el pantano era con un gusano de plástico blanco. No pasó thing to sell? We can help you design mucho tiempo hasta que se olvidó de lo que me había dicho y an ad. Want to promote your website? tuvo que enrollar su gusano para comprobarlo. ¿Adivina qué? We are online too! Era púrpura y la mentira continuaba desde allí. Él pensó que era gracioso; Pensé que estaba lleno de eso. Esto me recu- erda a otra historia de peces. ¡Bienvenido a su nuevo periódico Poco después de mudarme a Texas City, Texas, les pre- comunitario! Nosotros en The Post gunté a un grupo de pescadores cómo pescar en la bahía de estamos emocionados de poder of- USA No. 2741865, fechada el 17 de abril de 1956. Fue llamada Galveston. Dijeron, primero obtienen un gran tarro de vaselina; recer a la comunidad hispana un lugar el flotador Jack & Jill. Jill era el hermano de Jack. Los corchos y luego póngalo en su cara alrededor de un cuarto de pulgada para comunicarse, reunirse, compartir de grosor. Ahora esperaba estar en una historia de BS, pero se vendieron en una tarjeta escrita a mano, con bandas de en realidad realmente lo querían decir. Querían que vadeara goma y mondadientes para sujetarlos. El centro de la clavija ideas, conocer gente nueva, anunciar pescado y usara la vaselina para proteger mi cara de las fue tallado a mano. La tarjeta lee en parte "Adjunte su enchufe grandes acontecimientos en su mundo quemaduras de sol (hace mucho tiempo antes del filtro solar). favorito al final del líder, luego enrolle un rato, haga estallar un - nacimientos, matrimonios, días espe- Nunca sabes cuándo creer en un pescador. Sin embargo, rato y se sorprenderá de los resultados". Lo sorprendente es ciales, logros especiales. que miles de millones de estas cosas se han vendido y uti- nosotros (los narradores de cuentos) tenemos una regla no Queremos que esto sea una pub- escrita que cubre eso. La regla es que si esperas que crea tu lizado. Y sí, como con la mayoría de los inventos, el inventor, licación para usted y para usted. Así historia, entonces debes creer que la mía; en teoría, entonces Jack, no se enriqueció con eso. no hay mentiras. Así que ahora sabes de dónde provino el tapón de corcho que dénos sus ideas, escritores, envíe Ahora la razón principal de esta historia es contarle sobre el y cómo los pescadores mienten sin mentir (probablemente sus historias; ; tiene algo que vender? origen del tapón de corcho. Para los que no son pescadores, Podemos ayudarle a diseñar un anun- también con golfistas). Por cierto, esta regla no se aplica el tapón de corcho es el tapón rojo y blanco que se ve en casi cio. ¿Quieres promocionar tu sitio web? a los políticos; De hecho, supongo que sí. Esta historia ha todas las líneas de pesca. Hace un sonido estridente cuando ¡También estamos en línea! se mueve de un tirón y eso generalmente atrae a los peces, sido revisada y aprobada por la esposa de Jack Pat y su hija con suerte Trucha manchada. ¿Adivina quién inventó el tapón Nannette, especialmente la parte mentirosa blanca. de corcho? Fue Jack Devoti. 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By Trishna Buch Young artists will be able to bring their artistic skills questions on volunteering, contact festival director Sarah to the forefront, by creating a masterpiece at the Kids Piel at [email protected] or 409-457-9780. You know what I love about the world? The fact that it Creative Zone located outside of Clay Cup Studio on 22nd To purchase your tickets for Artoberfest—which will be taking is filled with different people who all have so many dif- Street. It is never too early to awaken a child’s passion for place on Postoffice Street, between 21st and 23rd streets—go ferent talents. Our world is filled with writers, musicians, art and their ability to create amazing pieces of artwork. online to artoberfest.com and click on tickets. Both days events doctors, teachers, scientists, bakers, chefs, singers, Volunteer opportunities are also available by cost $5, and Saturday’s event runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm, dancers and so much more. Furthermore, Galveston going online to http://www.signupgenius.com/ while Sunday’s runs from 11:00am to 6:00pm. County is home to individuals of many talents, and there go/10c0f48aea92ba4fd0-artoberfest3. As a volunteer, is nothing better than having the opportunity to, not only you will receive free admission to the festival, a volunteer For more information contact Sarah Piel or email showcase your talent, but for the rest of the community t-shirt and the admiration from everyone attending the [email protected]. to witness your talents firsthand. festival—from the artists to the guests. If you have any This is being made possible with Artoberfest. Taking place on Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22; this event is going to provide guests with the opportu- nity to meet and view the works of over 100 incredibly talented artists. From photographers to mixed media artists to individuals skilled in jewelry, painting, draw- ing and more—this event is the perfect opportunity to gain a sense of the sheer amount of talented Galveston County has in its midst. Not only will you be able to see the artist’s work and visit their booths, but you can also see demonstrations from several different artists. Guitarist Redeye Carl Decuir will be entertaining guests as they enter the event, while fel- low guitarist Wayne Holt will be playing on Saturday and Sunday, at 3:00pm, in front of the Mod Coffee House. As you stroll through the different exhibits, keep an ear out for the musical stylings of local musicians Jim Byrom and Jack Haupert—who will be entertaining the crowd with classic rock hits. You will also have a chance to see demonstrations from wood-turning artist Mike Turner and from glassblower Justin Sanchez. OPINION: SEMA FOR U.S. SENATE
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Eastern Caribbean. Scratch Puerto Rico and Haiti. We For these tropical islands, it's not just their living finally became a Western Caribbean cruise to Nassau, conditions that are severely impacted. The destruction Cozumel and Costa Maya. We weren't thrilled but has also made a terrible dent in their economy. Many of settled for that route, figuring at least there would be no the islands in the Eastern Caribbean depend on tourist more changes. Wrong again. As we left Cozumel, the trade, especially weekly visits from large chips. ship's captain announced that a new storm, Hurricane Shortly before we were scheduled to sail, the Nate, was in the Gulf of Mexico and headed our way. cruise line notified us that due to a problem with We would change course once again and skip Costa the ship's inability to get the necessary speed to Maya and head for Nassau for an extra day. make it to St. Kitts, they were scratching that port Now for the comments I promised at the beginning of and substituting San Juan, Puerto Rico for it. We this column. First, think carefully before scheduling a figured we just had to roll with the punches, even Caribbean cruise during hurricane season. The cruise though we'd really been looking forward to St. Kitts. companies can reschedule their routes if necessary, Disappointing but no big deal. and you may wind up going places you've already been Then along came Hurricane Irma. This was the storm or don't care to visit. As far as we could find out, the ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S MAJESTY OF THE SEAS SITS AT HARBOR IN that hit Florida really hard. Now we worried about companies can change destinations in these situations ST. MARTIN. (JIM WYSS/TNS) whether the port of Fort Lauderdale would be able to and don't have to allow cancellations or refunds.Be function in time for our cruise. It turned out to be a cautious about visiting any destinations that suffered a As we inch closer to the end of hurricane season, I have good news, bad news situation. Fort Lauderdale came major impact from a hurricane. Sometimes you may find a few questions and comments. through okay, but St. Thomas suffered heavy damage. yourself visiting a port that is just barely back to normal. The first comment is to encourage everyone to keep The cruise line substituted Haiti for St. Thomas. It takes a while to restore and reopen tourist attractions. all those impacted by the recent terrible storms in their We were now down to just one of the originally And a final comment: try to pick a ship with plenty thoughts and prayers. Some areas – parts of Houston scheduled stops, Nassau. We selected new excur- of on-board attractions. Think of the ship itself as your and Puerto Rico, just to mention two – are still strug- sions for our revamped itinerary. destination. You'll be a lot less disappointed! BURGERS & ADULT BEVERAGES - AIN'T NUTHIN LIKE IT!!! Let’s face it. There are tons of burger joints and they again and again. This place is, to quote the young man This unassuming little spot is on your right – a little off are all pretty much the same. Most of them are pretty sitting at the kid’s bar, playing some kind of game on the the main drag so don’t miss it! good and most of us have our favorites – for multiple computers attached there….. “DOPE!” reasons. However… There is not a freezer on the premesis; everything you There is a restaurant by the name of TJ Reeds – Better eat will be fresh and wonderful. The cokes aren’t coke, Burgers and Fries – and the operative word here is the shakes often have whisky in them, the ice cream B.E.T.T.E.R. Truly, this is a unique hangout with tons is custard, the burger might be brisket, or Angus beef, of ambiance, a really clever menu, things to occupy or fish or local veggies or salmon or cage free chicken; the kids, adult beverages unlike any you could, in your and what you put on it is more than likely grown locally. wildest imaginings, come up with. Oh, yeah, and the They even make their own pickles and condiments – the burgers are pretty much out of this world. The buns are chipotle sauce is killer.This is NOT your typical burger made in-house and they are incredible. The fixin’s are joint. This is a bunch of local guys coming up with a fresh, crisp and tasty. 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CHARGERS LIGHT UP LIST OF THE FIELD ... ON THE FIELD ... ON THE FIELD AREA'S STATE-RANKED HOOPS TEAMS VOLLEYBALLERS HIT HOME STRETCH OF REGULAR SEASON SIX AREA TEAMS are ranked in the Texas son before losing to Clear Creek in the TODAY, WEDNESDAY: Today marks the first day of practice for girls basketball Basketball Coaches Association’s pre- Region III quarterfinals. Coach Shannon teams. Area programs will hit the hardwood with an eye on a possible trip to San season polls, which were released on Osbourne’s team has six returning players Antonio for the state championships in early March. Monday. The action could be most intense looking to make a quantum leap in 24-6A. The Rockets will play at Sacramento as they face a young Kings squad that looks to in District 24-6A, with three teams ranked Defending District 24-3A champion rebuild. Tipoff will be at 9:00pm, with AT&T Sportsnet starting its coverage at 8:30pm. among the girls’ 6A top 25. Hitchcock is ranked 15th in the girls’ 3A Clear Springs is ranked fifth overall as poll, with ten players coming back from TOMORROW, THURSDAY: Two straight wins have put Texas City in good posi- coach Pamela Crawford’s Chargers seek last season’s 37-4 campaign that saw tion to capture a playoff spot in District 23-5A. The Stingarees will have a chance to add another district championship while coach Andrew Hubbell’s Bulldogs reach to further bolster their standing when they visit Fort Bend Willowridge at 7:00pm. bidding for an eighth straight season of at the Region III finals before a two-point loss The Eagles are 1-4 overall and have lost their first three 23-5A contests by a com- least 29 wins. Springs finished 32-4 over- to Buffalo. posite 176-48 margin. Ronnie Hazard and Dennis Johns will call the action live all in 2015-16, losing to Cypress Ranch, Two boys teams cracked the top 25 in online at victorysportsnet.com. ranked second in the 6A preseason poll, in their respective districts. Dickinson, the the Region III finals. two-time defending 24-6A champions, are FRIDAY: The final Friday of volleyball regular season play begins at 4:15pm when The Chargers’ grip on the 24-6A landscape ranked 18th in the poll. Coach Jason Friendswood travels to Clear Springs, while Galveston Ball at Fort Bend Elkins, could be challenged by a Clear Creek team Wilson will have a veteran squad returning Santa Fe at Manvel and Fort Bend Marshall at Texas City each start at 4:30pm. that is ranked 10th in the poll. Coming off as the Gators seek to improve from last Clear Brook at Alvin, Clear Lake at Clear Creek, Clear Falls at Dickinson and a 24-11 record and a trip to the Region year’s 27-9 record and a trip to the Region Hitchcock at La Marque each begin at 6:00pm. III semifinals last season, Wildcats coach III area round. In high school football action, Clear Lake is at Clear Brook, Friendswood at Clear Kristi Odom’s team brings back seven New coach Kevin Wilcox will have the 19th Creek, Clear Springs at Clear Falls, Alvin at Dickinson and Santa Fe at Galena players from a squad that finished 11-5 in ranked team in Class 3A as La Marque Park. Each game starts at 7:00pm. Hardin is at Hitchcock and Anahuac at La district play and appears ready to take a will have a host of new faces after David Marque (Homecoming) will both kickoff at 7:30pm. bigger step forward. Montano departed this summer. Montano led Both teams will have to pay attention to the Coogs to a pair of trips to the state Final SATURDAY: Like Texas City, Galveston Ball has put themselves on the right track Clear Falls, which is ranked 18th. The Four and took the program to a 22-16 record toward a 23-5A playoff spot as the Tornadoes sport a 2-1 record in district play. Knights rolled to a 30-10 record last sea- last season, falling in the Region III semifinals. Coach Kimble Anders’ squad travels to Fort Bend Marshall for a 1:00pm kickoff as they face the state’s 16th ranked in Class 5A. Marshall is coming a 56-27 loss to Manvel, the state’s top team in 5A. The state cross-country regional meet will be held at Huntsville’s Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park, as competitors seek to advance to the state finals next month. All-Star guard Chris Paul makes his regular season home debut with the Rockets, who host their first contest of the 2017-18 campaign against the rival Dallas Mavericks. Gametime is set for 7:00pm, with AT&T Sportsnet starting its pregame coverage at 6:30pm
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