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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 45, No. 51 COVID numbers continue As of Wednesday, Jan. 20, a total of 96 South Belt residents had been confi rmed dead from Construction begins on Beamer Road ditch widening COVID-19, according to Harris County offi - Work has begun on the Harris County Flood tion Basin. Road-eastbound). cials – up one from the previous week. Report- Bridge closures and detours will be im- Control District project to make drainage im- Construction is expected to take approxi- Funding for the $10.7 million project is to be ing of deaths related to COVID-19, however, plemented when channel construction is be- provements along Beamer Ditch. mately two years. Phase 1 construction will take low a bridge (Scarsdale, Astoria and Beamer Continued on Page 8 may be delayed by local offi cials. Construction, however, got off to a rocky start place from early 2021 to fall 2021; Phase 2 con- Of the 3,983 confi rmed cases in 77089, 807 when crews accidentally broke a city water main, struction will take place from fall 2021 to spring remain active, while 3,132 have recovered from causing residents to have a signifi cant drop in 2022; and Phase 3 construction will take place the virus. To date, 44 from the ZIP code have pressure. from spring 2022 to fall 2022. First day on the job woes died from the disease, one more than the previ- The project will provide concrete lining on County offi cials said the precautions will be ous week. the area ditch from Sagerock to near Dixie Farm taken to limit traffi c congestion along the busy In 77075, 529 of the 2,906 confi rmed cas- Road. The endeavor will be broken down into thoroughfare. es remain active, while 2,352 have recovered. A three phases. Phase 1 will run from Sagerock There will be no lane closures from 7 to 9 a.m. total of 25 from the ZIP code have died. to Scarsdale; Phase 2 will run from Scarsdale and 4 to 6:30 p.m. One lane of Beamer will re- Of the 3,076 confi rmed cases in 77034, 493 to Astoria; and Phase 3 will run from Astoria to main open in each direction during the majority remain active, while 2,556 have recovered from Beamer near the South Belt Stormwater Deten- of construction. the disease. To date, 27 residents from ZIP code 77034 have died from the disease. According to Harris County Public Health offi cials, the vast majority of the fatalities suf- Meeting on Riverstone school fered from pre-existing health issues. State Rep. Dennis Paul will host a public meet- for a specifi c date and time. Countywide, there are 287,753 total con- ing in the upcoming weeks to address the future Paul has also asked offi cials from the TEA to fi rmed cases. Of those, 234,719 have recov- status of the controversial charter school in the Riv- attend the meeting. ered, while 50,234 cases remain active. A to- erstone Ranch subdivision, which has remained Under construction for approximately fi ve tal of 2,783 deaths have been reported in Har- half-constructed for several years, causing many years, work on the new charter school in the River- ris County. Statistics are updated daily and in- complaints from residents who view the proper- stone Ranch subdivision has once again come to a clude numbers from within both the Houston ty as an eyesore. The date should be released next standstill, frustrating many residents that have long city limits and throughout Harris County. To week, when attendees from the school have been opposed the project. view an interactive map, visit publichealth.har confi rmed. Located on a nine-acre site on Riverstone Ranch riscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coro The function is currently set to take place at Road at Kirksage, the property was set to house the navirus. Melillo Middle School, at a time to be announced. Elite College Prep Academy - Riverstone, a branch Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell of Houston Gateway Academy. Beltway closures planned has given Paul use of the campus any Friday night At press time, it was unclear why construction At least one eastbound and one westbound through Feb. 12. See future editions of the Leader Continued on Page 2 Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be closed from the Gulf Freeway to SH 288 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 11. At least Education board election time nears one northbound and one southbound Beltway Filing for the upcoming May 1 school board trict offi ce, 4624 Fairmont Parkway Suite 200, 8 frontage road lane will be closed from Red elections began Wednesday, Jan. 13, and will Pasadena, TX 77504. Offi ce hours are week- Bluff Road to Pasadena Boulevard continuously continue through Friday, Feb. 12. days, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Work crews from Complete Concrete working for the Harris County Flood Control District through 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Both Pasadena ISD and the San Jacinto Col- Applications may also be emailed to elec- Tuesday broke a city water main, as they began construction on drainage improvements along The closures are associated with the ongo- lege District will hold elections that date. Clear [email protected] or faxed to 281-998-6324. Beamer Ditch. The incident took place between Highland Meadow Drive and Sagedowne. ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to four Creek ISD held its board election Nov. 3. Pasadena ISD The $10.7 million project will make improvements from Sagerock to near Dixie Farm Road. lanes in each direction. San Jacinto College Up for grabs in Pasadena ISD are the Position Work on the project is expected to take two years to complete. Photo by Marie Flickinger Three positions are up for election on the San 1 seat, currently held by Fred Roberts; the Po- Gulf Freeway closures set Jacinto College District San Jacinto College Dis- sition 2 seat, currently held by Mariselle Quija- At least one northbound and one south- trict board. Up for grabs are the Position 5 seat, no; the Position 3 seat, currently held by Nelda A look back at the year 2020 bound lane on the Gulf Freeway will be closed currently held by John Moon Jr.; the Position 6 Sullivan; and the Position 4 seat, currently held Continued from last week’s issue take the individual into custody for a mental from FM 517 to FM 518 in League City daily seat, currently held by Dan Mims; and the Posi- by Jack Bailey. At press time, only Quijano and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. Aug. 6 evaluation. tion 7 seat, currently held by Keith Sinor. Sullivan had fi led to maintain their positions. With the Dobie Class of 2020 graduation tak- Aug. 20 to 5 a.m. through Wednesday, March 31. Clo- All three board members had fi led to maintain Roberts, who has held the position since 1993, sures may intermittently affect two lanes of ing place Thursday, July 30, the area high school Tuesday, Aug. 18, marked the start of the their positions. Terms are six years. told the Leader he does not plan to run again. offi cially ended its most unique year on record. 2020-2021 academic year for Pasadena ISD. traffi c and include alternate entrance and exit All candidates must fi ll out an application and Terms are four years. All candidates must fi ll out ramp closures. Pasadena ISD students were on spring break in Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the return it by email, mail, fax or in person. All ap- an application and return it by email, mail, fax or mid-March when the ongoing COVID-19 pan- school district provided all instruction virtually At least one northbound and one south- plication forms must be returned by 5 p.m. Feb. in person. All application forms must be returned bound lane on the Gulf Freeway will be closed demic fi rst made its local presence known, forc- until Sept. 8. At that time, students who selected 12. To view candidate eligibility requirements by 5 p.m. Feb. 12. ing area schools to close as a safety precaution. face-to-face-instruction returned to their home from FM 2004/Camp Wallace Access Road to or receive an application, visit www.sanjac.edu/ To view requirements or receive an applica- FM 519/Main Street in La Marque daily from As the virus continued to spread, students never campuses, while the remainder of students con- about-san-jac/board-trustees/election-informa- tion, visit www1.pasadenaisd.org/school_board/ returned to their physical campuses, forced to in- tinued to distance-learn until they felt comfort- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 tion/board-election-may-2021. election_information/election_-_may_1__2021. a.m. through Wednesday, March 31. stead learn virtually from home. able enough to return to school. Potential candidates may also receive an ap- Potential candidates may also obtain an appli- Longtime South Belt resident and member of Aug. 27 The closures are associated with an ongo- plication by visiting the San Jacinto College Dis- Continued on Page 8 ing construction project to widen the freeway the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department Karen A fatal crash took place early Wednesday, from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and Smith died from COVID-19. In addition to vol- Aug. 26, in the 7000 block of Beltway 8 near the frontage roads from two to three lanes in Drugs, gun found in traffic stop unteering with the fi re department, Smith also Highway 3/Old Galveston Road. According to each direction. A traffi c stop early Saturday morning Jan. 16, the rear driver’s side passenger had hidden a worked as a nurse for more than three decades, investigators, the driver of a silver Dodge Duran- led to multiple criminal charges being fi led. loaded fi rearm and two clear bags of marijuana 22 of which were with the Medical Clinic of go was ejected from his vehicle which fl ipped it COVID testing sites named According to County Constable Precinct 2 under the driver’s seat. Houston. Smith left behind her husband Harvie multiple times, killing him at the scene. Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, Dec. 30, Jerry Garcia’s offi ce, the incident began around The rear passenger was found to have an open and children Meghan and Christopher. Sept. 3 announced the Texas Division of Emergency 1:30 a.m. when a deputy’s police cruiser was al- warrant out of Galveston County Sheriff’s Of- Aug. 13 The South Belt community was spared the brunt Management has secured an extension of four most struck by a driver making an unsafe lane fi ce. He was then arrested and charged with be- SWAT offi cers responded to an incident on of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, as the storm Community-Based Testing Sites in Houston change. A traffi c stop was initiated, and a fi eld ing a felon in possession of a fi rearm. Astoria Boulevard Sunday, Aug. 9, in which an took a turn east toward Louisiana. The Category 4 and Harris County through Sunday, Jan. 31, or sobriety test determined the female driver was Publisher’s note: Due to a complication with individual poured fl ammable liquid on himself storm made landfall near Cameron, La., just after until the sites reach maximum capacity of con- intoxicated. The woman was subsequently ar- the new constable’s offi ce we are unable to get and property, threatening to ignite. Some online midnight, bringing 150-mile-an-hour winds and a ducting 50,000 COVID-19 tests. rested for driving while intoxicated. During the the name of the woman arrested. We hope to reports suggested the individual may have also major storm surge. The hurricane was one of the The current round of testing began for Harris course of the traffi c stop, it was discovered that have it in next week’s issue. Marie Flickinger been nude and in possession of a machete. Of- strongest on record in the state. County and the City of Houston in August. fi cers were able to de-escalate the situation and Continued on Page 8 “These federally funded testing sites play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to combat HPD investigates freeway shooting HPD investigates apartment stabbing COVID-19 in the Greater Houston communi- Houston police are investigating the shoot- and then reportedly shooting at him. The victim ty,” said Abbott. “I thank the U.S. Department ing of a man that took place around 12:15 p.m. tried to drive away from the shooter, crashing into Houston police are investigating the stab- parking lot. He had suffered stab wounds to the of Health and Human Services for extending Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the 11600 block of the another motorist down the road. The victim suf- bing of a man that took place around 11:05 p.m. face and neck. James was then transported to operations at these testing sites so that we can Gulf Freeway near Almeda Genoa Road/South fered a minor gunshot wound to his left foot and Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the 10900 block of Tanner the hospital by Houston Fire Department para- continue to detect COVID-19 in our commu- Shaver Street. his vehicle had been shot multiple times. Park Court. The victim, Pete James, 38, was trans- medics. At press time, there was no known mo- nities, ensure access to testing and mitigate the The victim, 36, suffered a non-life-threatening The suspect is described only as a white or His- ported to an area hospital in stable condition. tive or suspect(s). spread of this virus.” wound and was treated at the scene and released. panic female, 28 to 35 years of age. According to police, HPD patrol offi cers re- Anyone with information in this case is urged The nearest testing site to the South Belt According to police, the victim stated he was Anyone with information in this case is urged sponded to a reported stabbing at an apartment to contact the HPD Major Assaults and Family community is San Jacinto College Central cam- entering and exiting the freeway near Fuqua when to contact the HPD Major Assaults and Family Vi- complex at the above address. Upon arrival, Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime pus, located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasa- a female driver in a silver or gray BMW SUV olence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stop- they found James lying on the ground in the Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477). dena. Other COVID-19 testing sites include: pulled alongside him. She began cursing at him pers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477). City of Houston Houston Community College North For- PISD named board of the year est, 6010 Little York Road, and Southwest Donating blood by unique transportation By Reesha Brown according to the organization website. Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Drive. PISD Communications Superintendent of Schools Dr. DeeAnn Pow- Harris County The Pasadena ISD board of trustees has been ell praised the school board for their continuous Katy Park, 24927 Morton Road in Katy. named the Texas Computer Education Associa- leadership in supporting innovative technology For additional information, visit www.covid tion 2020-2021 School Board of the Year. programs and resources in the district. test.tdem.texas.gov. TCEA, a nonprofi t organization that supports “It is such an honor and a pleasure to work the use of technology in education, annually with a group of individuals who are constantly Sagemont Cowboys register presents the award to a school board that “recog- putting the needs of students fi rst,” said Pow- The Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls will nizes the importance of technology in the teach- ell. “This student-fi rst mentality has resulted in John Urdiales, be having Returning Player registration Jan. ing and learning process and actively promotes the board’s continuous support of technology Ben Daley and 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Franco the use of technology throughout the district,” Continued on Page 3 Lee Park. Richard Valdez are shown at the Police offer Explore program St. Luke Catho- The Houston Police Department Southeast lic Church blood County offers property tax options Division Post 8300 is offering its Explorers drive Sunday, Texas homeowners may postpone paying the the home. When the homeowner no longer owns program every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the HPD Jan. 17. Daley currently delinquent property taxes due on the and lives in the home, the deferred taxes and Southeast Patrol Station, located at 8300 Myka- had a unique appreciating value of their homes by taking ad- interest become due. If the taxes are not paid, wa, to area youth considering a career in law way of getting to vantage of a payment option called “residence taxing units can then sue to collect the deferred enforcement. the church. He homestead tax deferral” and fi ling a tax deferral taxes and interest. Additional penalties are possi- The Explorers program provides educational rode his segway. affi davit at the Harris County Appraisal District. ble. training programs for young adults on the pur- The church was This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the If you have a mortgage, most mortgage com- poses, mission and objectives of law enforce- recently recog- property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding panies require tax payments to be current so it is ment. The program provides career orientation nized for their year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus important to check with the mortgage company experiences, leadership opportunities and com- participation in the taxes on any new improvements to the home- to make sure deferring taxes does not violate the munity service activities. The primary goals of the blood drive. stead. The remaining taxes are postponed – but terms of the deed of trust. the program are to help young adults choose a not canceled – with interest accruing at 8 percent “Homeowners should be sure they have ap- career path within law enforcement and to chal- per year. plied for and received their homestead exemption. lenge them to become responsible citizens. Once the homeowner fi les the tax deferral af- This easily can be done without cost through the For additional information, call HPD Offi cer fi davit with the appraisal district, no taxing unit Harris County Appraisal District’s website or mo- L.E. Anderson at 346-397-1363 or email lloy can start or continue a lawsuit for the deferred bile app,” said Chief Appraiser Roland Altinger. [email protected]. taxes as long as that person owns and lives in Continued on Page 3 Page 2, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 21, 2021 Meeting on Riverstone school Deaths Continued from Page 1 begin. Bokaiyan then alleged- them schools of choice. was halted, as multiple calls ly wired $164,381 into Garza’s The new campus was to cluded assignments at stations tin and Ryan play baseball and and encouraging them in all children and great-grandchil- dlin; his brother-in-law Mau- from the Leader to both the personal bank account. be the fourth in the Houston Jason Keith 36, 70 and 93. He was a proud they cherished their extended things. Frank’s grandchil- dren. He always showed his rice Samford; and his nephew school and its attorneys went Investigators alleged that Gateway Academy system. At Coronado member of the Houston Pro- baseball family. dren include Brian Bulgier, support for their interest and Paul Shotton. unanswered. Garza used these funds to pur- approximately 168,000-square fessional Fire Fighters Associ- The Coronado family of- Bruce Bulgier, Kelly Harri- endeavors. Bill is survived by his lov- The campus has been dor- chase a condominium and a feet, it would have been the ation-IAFF Local 341. fers gratitude for the support son, Andrea Gibbons, Jenna He loved the Lord and ing wife of 56 years, Shirley mant, however, for several vehicle and pay toward a home largest – roughly twice the size Jason met the love of his of the HFD family and the Montoya, Jesse Burke, Ben served as a deacon and el- Sandlin; son Phil Sandlin and months – well before the cur- loan. of the other campuses. life, Stephanie, in eighth grade. Houston Professional Fire Gibbons, Justin Gibbons and der at Southeast Church wife Nerissa; daughter Jen- rent COVID-19 scare. At the time of the indict- Plans called for a three-sto- Married on June 17, 2000, in Fighters Association. Shawn Miller. He is also sur- of Christ. He had a heart nifer Kramer and husband This is not the fi rst time ments, it was reported that ry facility with such amenities Houston, they were together vived by 13 great-grandchil- for spreading the gospel of Robert; his sister Saundra work has stopped on the both suspects were fugitives as a band hall, natatorium, for more than 30 years. Jason Frank Lindsay dren. Christ and was active in the Samford; and his nephew school, as construction has from the law. Garza later told basketball gym, soccer fi eld, adored his wife and sons. His Frank’s childhood was mission programs. He served David Samford. Additionally, been met with problems since the Leader, however, this was full kitchen and cafeteria. The attitude was, “Anything for Gibbons spent mostly in Los Angeles on the board of the Texas In- he is survived by his much it began in 2015. untrue. campus will have the capacity them.” He pushed himself to and San Francisco with some ternational Bible Institute, a beloved grandchildren Blake Contract disputes have been While Garza was initially to house 1,600 students. Offi - be a better person for them. He time in St. Louis and Kirk- company that prepares candi- Sandlin, Clayton Sandlin, cited multiple times for work suspended from duty, he is re- cials, however, estimate that strived to be an extraordinary wood, Mo. His family moved dates to preach and serve the Kelsie Smith, Rachel Smith, delays. The validity of these portedly now back in his posi- only around 500 students are fi refi ghter and offi cer as well – to Houston where he graduat- Spanish-speaking countries Ian Smith, Madison Kram- claims is suspect, however, as tion of superintendent. expected to attend the school’s for the people he served in the ed from Lamar High School. including Argentina, Mexico, er, Samantha Kramer, Amy the local campus has been the Following the criminal freshman year. community and for his crews He entered Abilene Christian Nicaragua, Peru and Venezu- Kramer and Morgan Worrell target of multiple criminal in- charges, the school hired a new While the campus was to on the fi re ground and at the College in 1951, majoring in ela. The company offers cam- and husband Dustin; and vestigations. Court records contractor to fi nish construct- eventually serve prekindergar- Jason Keith Coronado, 46, station. Jason took a genuine physics with minors in Bible pus teaching in South Hous- great-grandchild Maisy Wor- further indicate the school has ing the new Riverstone cam- ten through 12th grade, it was was born in Houston Oct. 27, interest in the men and wom- and math. ton as well as online courses. rell. been the target of multiple civil pus, with Frost Construction initially be open through only 1974. He died Jan. 4, 2021. en with whom he served at the Frank and Thelma Joan A memorial service will Bill graduated from Mil- suits for lack of payment. replacing Crain Group as the ninth grade, with an additional The son of Annie and Deside- fi re station. He truly enjoyed Whitlow were married Aug. be held Feb. 6, 2021, at the by High School in 1962, and In April 2019, the former project’s general contractor. grade being added each year as rio (Desi) Coronado, Jason getting to know and work with 29, 1954, and resided in Southeast Church of Christ. after serving in the U.S. Air head of the school, along with While there was some ini- students progress. graduated from J. Frank Do- them. Abilene until his graduation. Force, he joined Millwright another employee, were indict- tial progress made at the site, Campus enrollment was bie High School in Houston in In the eyes of his family, He began his career in Fort Local Union 2232. He re- ed on multiple federal charges, Frost’s work, too, soon came projected to reach 1,600 count 1993 and attended the Univer- Jason was a hero, a protector, Worth in 1955 working for William “Bill” tired in 2001 after 35 years accused of stealing hundreds to a stop. once the 12th-grade class has sity of Houston. a healer and man of faith and General Dynamics, perform- of service. He and his wife of thousands of dollars from A progress report on Hous- been implemented. Jason was an extraordinary a happy “fi x-it” person. He Frank Lindsay Gibbons, ing nuclear research. During Wood Sandlin became faithful members of the campus. ton Gateway Academy’s In past issues of the Leader, husband, father, son, brother, was funny even when his sil- 87, died Dec. 14, 2020, in his time with General Dy- Sagemont Church in 1979. Former Houston Gateway website about the campus’s school offi cials touted the new fi refi ghter and friend. His sur- ly jokes missed the mark. He Houston. He was born in Fort namics, he moved his small Bill was a sports enthusi- Academy Superintendent construction appears to not campus would have features vivors include wife Stephanie; had great taste in clothes and Worth on Dec. 30, 1932, to family to Oakridge, Tenn., ast which included playing Richard Garza was charged have been updated since 2014. superior to its traditional public sons Justin and Ryan; father; people; liked a bargain, a good parents Frank M. Gibbons for work at Oak Ridge Labo- baseball and football in high with one count of conspiracy, After numerous failed at- school counterparts, including brothers Steven Coronado and game of golf, and most any and Margaret Gibbons. He ratories for nuclear research. school. He enjoyed coaching two counts of theft concern- tempts to reach the school for smaller class sizes and man- wife Amy and Daniel Coro- desserts; and could make fun is survived by his wife of Upon returning to Fort Worth his children in baseball and ing programs receiving feder- comment, the Leader reached datory drug testing – for both nado and wife Jenny; in-laws of himself. A loyal and faithful 66 years, Thelma Gibbons; the family grew to six. softball. He was active in al funds, three counts of wire out to local offi cials, including students and staff. Reno and Deloris Luxardo friend, Jason seemed to know sons Gary Gibbons and wife He remained with Gen- all aspects of his children’s fraud and two counts of engag- Paul, for assistance on the mat- In multiple years, Houston and Robert and Carolyn John- everybody in their communi- Kathy, Lindsay Gibbons Jr., eral Dynamics until 1966 lives including Future Farm- ing in monetary transactions ter. Gateway Academy has been ston; and many loving aunts, ty. He volunteered for his sons Randy Gibbons and wife when he accepted a position ers of America with his son. involving criminally acquired A charter school is an in- recognized for Outstanding uncles, nieces and nephews and their friends in baseball, Holly; and daughter Cheryl with Lockheed at the John- Bill loved the Lord above all property. dependently run public school Academic Performance by the and cousins. He was prede- basketball and at school as a Burke and husband Buddy. son Space Center where his things and put others before Houston Gateway Acad- that is granted greater fl exibil- Texas Education Agency and ceased by his mother and coach and Junior Achievement The family moved to the career consisted of radiation himself always. Bill will be emy IT specialist Ahmad ity in its operations. has received the Texas Hon- grandmother Genevieve Fal- mentor. Some of the Corona- South Belt area in 1966 and detection. He remained at remembered for his giving Bokaiyan faced one count of The “charter” establishing or Circle District Award from con. do family’s best times includ- moved after Hurricane Har- Lockheed until 1982 when heart and his unconditional conspiracy and three counts of each school is a performance the Texas Comptroller’s offi ce. Jason was a member of ed travel throughout the Unit- vey. he accepted a position with love for his family. He will be wire fraud. contract detailing the school’s It has also been rated as Ex- the Houston Fire Department ed States and abroad, visiting Affectionately known as Eastman Whipstock where William “Bill” Wood San- missed dearly and forever in The pair were accused of mission, program, students emplary by the TEA multiple Academy Class of 1997 B. beaches and baseball stadiums “Grandy” by his grandchil- he designed instruments for dlin, 77, longtime South Belt the hearts of his loved ones. stealing more than $250,000. served, performance goals and years. Rising to the rank of senior from coast to coast. Jason and dren, he enjoyed playing directional drilling for both resident, went to be with his Services are by invitation According to investigators, methods of assessment. Originally slated to open captain, his HFD service in- Stephanie loved watching Jus- with them, reading to them onshore and offshore applica- Lord and Savior Dec. 31, only at Forest Park Lawndale Garza awarded a $280,841.85 Like traditional public for the 2016-2017 school year, tions. In 1990 he returned to 2020. Thursday, Jan. 21. In lieu of no-bid contract in 2014 to a schools, charter schools are it remained unclear at press Lockheed Martin and retired Bill was born in Houston fl owers the family requests do- company owned by Bokaiyan funded according to enroll- time when the new campus is Elected offi cials share their words in December 2012. on July 19, 1943. He was pre- nations be made to Wounded called Hot Rod Systems to ment levels and receive state expected to open, if ever. He was certainly a family ceded in death by his parents WarriorProject.org or Hous build an IT system at the new funds on a per-pupil basis. See future editions of the man, loved his kids, grand- William H. and Martha San- tonHumane.org. campus, even though construc- They are tuition-free and not Leader for additional informa- tion at the school had yet to restricted by zoning, making tion about the public meeting. District 129 Newsletter Local library events set By Texas Rep. Dennis Paul In case of storms or adverse weather, refer to library website for details. Earlier this week, the pense. No personal data Drive, Houston Texas, 831- Bracewell Branch Library In My Opinion 87th session of the Texas will be collected. 393-4220, Pfi zer (no Dos- Bracewell Library, is located at 9002 Kingspoint, For information, visit https://houstonli Legislature was gaveled At this time, a mask es), Moderna Yes (10,240 brary.org/location/bracewell-neighborhood-library?items_per_page=200#events or for virtual pro- into session. It was an hon- worn over the mouth and Doses). 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Large items such as FLIP 48 models from leading universities and age jumped in the fi rst few days of this two- This session, I plan on the public entrance. tion on COVID-19 vaccine kits or laptops should not be placed in the book drop. Keep those items until further notice. other research organizations. While its fore- week period but then did an about-face and working on several election No public tours or at dshs.texas.gov/corona Additional resources cast only goes out four weeks, it is showing began declining. Both fi nished up at 2% for integrity bills, as well as de- groups or sponsored event virus/immunize/vaccine. The Houston Public Library has electronic resources, books, audiobooks, databases for research, that infections will start down in about three the two weeks but have declined in 8 of the velopment of the proposed space will be available. aspx. tutoring, language learning, education and parent information for Texas residents with a library card. weeks. My guesstimate, using basic herd last 10 days. Coastal Barrier, updating The following are open TWIA Rate Hike struck To get a card, visit the home page at www.houstonlibrary.org under Here’s What’s Happening. immunity principles, is that we reach the On Saturday, hospitalizations were at HPL is not accepting book donations at this time. Visit www.houstonlibrary.org to fi nd virtual herd immunity threshold in late January or our state building codes to the public: The Capitol down by insurance the lowest level since January 3. Ventilated programs and digital resources or to chat with a librarian 24/7, or to send questions through HPL’s early February. So, there is a lot of research and several other topics. If Grounds are open daily commissioner patients fell over the last two weeks by 2%. email reference. that seems to be converging on the next 30 you would like to track my from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The After encouragement The improvement was mostly the result of Parker Williams Library days or so as the peak of the epidemic in bills or any other legislation Capitol Visitors Center is from coastal members of recent hot stops leveling off, allowing the Parker Williams Library, is located at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Visit the website at https://www.hcpl. the United States. But if hospitalizations, in the 87th session, I have open Monday through Fri- the legislature, including continued improvement in hospitalizations net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library or call 832-927-7870. which are a trailing indicator for infections, added instructions on how day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. myself, I am pleased to in states with earlier outbreaks to begin to The book drop is open. No late fees will be charged during the library closure. Social media links continue to trend down we may have al- to use Texas Legislature For for museum hours visit announce that the Texas drag the number down. are Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary and Instagram.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. ready passed that point. blog / facebook Online below. https://www.thestoryoftex Commissioner of Insur- We have seen head fakes on hospital- Parker Williams “No-Contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up” / twitter Bill King | 3388 Sage, Unit 3000, It is an honor to serve izations during this run-up before, but noth- as.com/visit/plan-your-visit. ance rejected TWIA's 5% – After receiving notifi cation that holds are ready for pickup, call 832-927-7870. Houston, TX 77056 ing as sustained as this. The most recent you in the Texas House of COVID–19 update proposed rate hike. This – Have a library card number and PIN handy. Bill King IHME model is projecting a slight increase Representatives. As of now the COVID-19 means TWIA rates will re- – A pickup time and instructions will be given. in hospitalizations over the balance of the State updates Vaccine is being rolled out main unchanged. – Upon arriving at the library, follow the instructions given. month before peaking in late January. After Rabe promotes anti- Revenue Estimate in phases. Currently Phase How to track legislation – Be prepared to show a library card or other form of ID for verifi cation. that it is forecasting a steady decline with Earlier this week Tex- 1A and 1B are being made To track legislation vis- Curbside hours are: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1– 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 total hospitalizations down by 90% by May PISD building petition as Comptroller Glenn He- available to those who it the Texas Legislature p.m. Visit https://www.hcpl.net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library for details. 1. Fatalities Average daily reported fatalities Dear Pasadena ISD residents, gar released the Biennial qualify. Phase 1A is for Online. You can do this by Online services moved up signifi cantly from 2,411 to 3,209. Pasadena ISD School Board unanimously Revenue Estimate (BRE) front-line workers and res- visiting https://capitol.tex- Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array of online services: Some of this increase was due to fatali- approved the design development phase which tells the Legislature idents at long-term care as.gov/. Once there you – Use HCPL Wi-Fi service with HCPL’s Drive-up Wi-Fi. ties in the previous two-week period being of a new Administration Building at the No- the amount of taxpayer facilities plus those over 65 can create a saved search – Download e-books and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn at www.hcpl.net. understated due to the holidays. Nonethe- vember 17, 2020 board meeting. dollars available to fund with chronic medical condi- for all my bills, go to ttps:// – Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or YouTube. less, the rate of reported fatalities accel- The current location is at 1515 Cherrybrook various programs like pub- tions putting them at an in- capitol.texas.gov/MnuMyT – Check an account to renew loans or request books, e-Books, comics or graphic novels. erated through the period, with an ever so in District E of Pasadena. The new location lic safety, education, and creased risk for severe ill- LO.aspx. If you've never – Stream classic fi lms, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries on Kanopy. slight hint of leveling off in the last few days. is planned for Mickey Gilley Blvd across the health care during the up- ness. Those individuals are set up an account here be- – Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive. I suspect that when eventually get the fatal- street from the Moose Lodge, near Fairmont coming session which be- currently eligible to receive fore, go to "Login" and click – Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks. ities by actual date of death, the shape of Parkway. The cost of this new building to tax- gan Jan. 12. the COVID-19 vaccine. "New User" to set up your Don’t have an HCPL library card? Instant access can be obtained to all HCPL’s digital materials and research tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card. Apply at https://www.hcpl.net/services/iknow-card this chart is going to change signifi cantly. payers would be $27M. The Comptroller's esti- Texans in Phase 1B are account. Once set up and We are in the middle of a pandemic for a HCPL card. For details, visit https://www.hcpl.net. The IHME model has pushed out peak mate shows that the state fatalities to the end of this month and is when students need updated laptops to currently eligible to receive logged in, click on "MyT- Thursday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. Virtual Toddler Time. Have some fun and interaction with lit- projecting they will top out at approximately learn in a virtual setting and teachers need is projected to have $112.5 the vaccine as well, the LO", then "Search", then tle ones. Join Mr. John Harbough and Mr. Jason Cruz for the virtual Toddler Time through Mic- 3,600 per day then falling to about 200 per more training and support to teach online billion in revenue available guidelines for Phase 1B "Bill Search." In the "Au- rosoft Teams. Parents are encouraged to participate to facilitate interaction. Although designed for day by May 1. Vaccines The CDC’s vaccine and at the same time with students face-to- for general-purpose spend- include people 65 years of thor" box pull-down menu 18 months to 4-year-olds, all family members are welcome to join. Sign up once with a valid email website showed that through Friday, 31 mil- face. Funds should be allocated to provide ing during the 2022-23 bi- age and older and people select "Paul (H-A3090)." address at https://www.hcpl.net/branch/parker-williams-branch-library to get a weekly invitation. lion of the vaccine doses had been distrib- students the safest learning environment. ennium. This represents 16 years of age and older Hit the gray "Search" but- #toddlertime #storytime #story #childrensbooks #reading #books #harriscountypl #HCPL. uted to the States and various federal agen- Furthermore, there are schools that are a 0.4 percent decrease with at least one chronic ton on the top-right and Friday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m. Draw with Me. Join Ariel Perez who tries something a little more cies. older than the administration building, like from funds available for medical condition for and to see the bills I've fi led diffi cult, but still fun and easy to follow. Residents will need pens and markers for these videos It also shows that only 12 million of those Pasadena HS, South Houston HS, and Sam the 2020-21 biennium. This increased risk for severe this session which already which will be featured on Facebook and Instagram. had actually been injected. However, there Rayburn HS that need roof, a/c, & restroom decline is a direct result of illness from the virus that have been assigned bill Friday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. Is It Wrong to Watch So Much Anime? Episode 11: “Sports Anime.” are substantial delays in the reporting com- repairs. the COVID-19 pandemic, causes COVID-19, such as numbers. We have quite America is all about Sport Ball. Sports! Sports! Sports! Japan has plenty of sports anime to sat- ing back to the CDC, so I doubt that means I propose that the School Board rescind which caused revenue col- but not limited to: a few bills still being draft- isfy all your needs. From well-known sports including baseball, volleyball, and basketball to much at this point. This vaccine data was their decision to move the administration lections to fall well short of – Cancer. ed, so you'll see more en- uniquely Japanese sports like Karuta or kendo, participants will get an idea of what’s available not updated over the weekend, so by time building. Rather, they should vote to make what was expected when – Chronic kidney dis- tries soon. Now go to the for enjoyment. It’ll be match point. This video will be featured on Facebook.com/ParkerWil your are reading this the numbers on CDC the necessary repairs to the current build- the Legislature approved ease. top-right and select "Save liamsLibrary. #anime #animefan #manga #otaku #animelove #harriscountypl #HCPL. website may be higher. The most encour- ing and keep it at Cherrybrook Ln to support the 2020-21 budget. – COPD (chronic ob- Search" and give this Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. Virtual Story Time Join Mr. John (John Harbaugh) and Mrs. aging number from this site is that admin- and grow the community and businesses The shortfall from the structive pulmonary dis- search a name, like "2021 Celeste (Celeste Plew) This program will be on Facebook Live at Facebook.com/ParkerWil liamsLibrary. #storytime #story #childrensbooks #reading #books #harriscountypl #HCPL. istered vaccines jumped by 1.1 million be- there. previous sessions budget ease). Dennis Paul bills." Then, Join me in signing a petition to say “NO” Tuesday, Jan. 26, noon. Drawing with Ariel Perez for virtual fun and easy cartoon drawings tween Thursday and Friday. The data does is estimated to $1 billion. not indicate when those doses were actu- to the move of the Pasadena ISD Admin- – Heart conditions, such when you go to "MyTLO," featuring various doodles, numbers and letters. This video will be featured on Facebook.com/ ally administered but if that pace keeps up, istration Building by going to www.change. This estimate does not as heart failure, coronary go to "Saved Searches." ParkerWilliamsLibrary and Instagram.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. President-Elect Biden’s goal of one million org/PasadenaISDAdminBuilding. You can take into account the 5% artery disease or cardio- Click "Run" on "2021 Den- Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1 p.m., Spanish storytime with Jason Cruz. The video will be featured vaccines administered per day will need fi nd out more about the project and its time- reductions to the budgets myopathies. nis Paul Bills" and it will on Facebook.com/ParkerWilliamsLibrary. to be revised upward. Testing Testing re- line in the petition. Thank you. of all state agency's ex- – Solid organ transplan- give you a current list of all Wednesday, Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m., ages 16 and older. Dungeons & Dragons Online. Join Tanner bounded by 12% after the holidays. Positive Yen Huynh Rabe cluding, Health and Human tation. my bills this session. Adams online. No prior experience is required. Contact [email protected] for details. Services, Education and – Obesity and severe Public Safety, that legisla- obesity (body mass index tive leaders directed last of 30 kg/m2 or higher). Leader checks out social media summer. A supplemental – Pregnancy. appropriations bill will be – Sickle cell disease. By Natalie Abarca The vehicle shown did Another member of the Church Directory necessary to account for – Type 2 diabetes melli- Members of the People not have a handicap tag or same Facebook group post- the budget shortfall. tus. of Sagemont 2 Facebook plates. The members posted ed a video of a group of Procedures for visit If you fall under either of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST group posted pictures of a to make alert to others that teenage males that egged a On Jan. 4 the State those categories you may Catholic Church car at Krogers on Beltway it is not right and an incon- vehicle on Sunday, Jan. 17, Preservation Board re- contact the testing hub in Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant 8 and Beamer that is dou- venience for a person that at 9:20 p.m., at Bridge Gate opened the Texas Capitol. your area, listed below. The Fr. Jhon Gallo-Florez, Parochial Vicar ble parked, taking up half a would actually need to park subdivision near H-E-B. Below, you will fi nd the op- sites are requesting indi- 11011 Hall Rd. handicap spot. in a handicap spot. They were in a white Jeep. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) erating hours and public viduals do not show up at a Christian Church A member of Southbelt www.stlukescatholic.com health precautions that are hospital or clinic looking for This & That (Offi cial) Face- LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk being taken. a vaccine but either call or book page shared a post that (Modified during COVID-19) Public Notice State Preservation check the website for infor- 281-484-4230 the Sagemont Cowboys and Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Policy: Texas Capitol mation prior to arrival. 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Stadium January 21, 2021 South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 3 PISD trustees win Texas board of the year award for technology education Sauceda graduates Continued from Page 1 ronment.” school boards across the application packet that was Learning program and the complishments from the past The Pasadena ISD board initiatives and resources that TCEA made the an- state of Texas for their con- submitted on behalf of the distribution of computer de- decade and supporting doc- of trustees will be recog- prepare students for college nouncement just on the tributions to the districts they board. The application high- vices to students during the uments such as technology nized by the TCEA during an and the workplace; and has heels of Board Appreciation serve. lighted the board’s support of COVID-19 pandemic. plans, school bond election awards ceremony in Febru- transformed PISD into a ro- Month, which started Jan. The board was selected by the district’s 1-to-1 technol- The application also in- materials, policy updates and ary. bust technology-driven envi- 1 and annually celebrates a panel of judges based on an ogy initiative, Personalized cluded a summary of ac- a video. “We are so thrilled that the TCEA chose to honor our school board,” said Vickie Morgan, Pasadena ISD board president. “Our board has been committed to integrat- ing technology into learning as a means of ensuring equal access to educational tools for all students. We want to thank Dr. Powell and her team for working tirelessly over the years to bring this vision to light.” TCEA is a global, non- profi t, member-based organi- zation that supports the use of technology in education. Founded in 1980, TCEA has been playing a vital role in increasing technology fund- ing and access for pre-K – 16 schools for nearly 40 years. Their 57,000-member asso- Vanessa Sauceda, an instructional aide at Morris ciation is led by a grassroots Middle School, recently graduated with a bache- board of directors—all pro- lor’s degree in psychology with a minor in human fessional educators. TCEA’s development and family studies from the University resources support educators of Houston. Morris offi cials are very proud of her Serving the school district are the Pasadena ISD board of trustees, left to right, Dr. Nelda Sullivan, assistant secretary; Fred Roberts, secretary; Vickie Morgan, presi- in the fi eld who are enhancing accomplishment. DeAnn Powell, superintendent; Kenny Fernandez, member; Jack Bailey, member; dent; Mariselle Quijano, vice president; and Marshall Kendrick, member. curriculum with digital tools. Stuchbery announces winners Vaquera completes first year as teacher Fresh Now Serving Gulf Coast Live Oysters Crawfish! $10.95 per doz. Calling all Seafood Lovers 281-484-CRAB (2722) Stuchbery Elementary held its annual spelling bee recently. Shown holding their 12130 Dickinson Rd., Houston, TX 77089 (in front of AMC 30) certifi cates are Jessica Tran (left, holding medal), winner, and Kingston Auzenne, runner up. Tran will advance to compete at the district level. Both students are fol- lowing in the footsteps of older siblings who also competed successfully in previous www.thefamouscrab.com years’ spelling bees at Stuchbery.

Daisy Vaquera, a Morris Middle School fi fth-grade BHI honor rolls named math teacher, has completed her fi rst full year of teaching. School offi cials are proud of her hard work and dedication. Beverly Hills Intermediate dro Eron Hernandez, Landen thia Pineda, Ezekiel Alex- offi cials announced the sec- Omar Hernandez, Luis Felipe ander Portales, Austin Alan ond nine-weeks honor roll for Hernandez and Bryant Khanh Prouse, Jezreel Aaron Rama- the 2020-2021 school year. Ho. les, Mariely Rangel and Lucas Atkinson honor, Seventh grade Trinity Thy Hoang, Eli Gramm Reed. Leonela Aguila, Hussai Zaine Jackson, Ami Lynn Kaitlyn Renee Resendez, Arias, Diana Armenta, Brylon Johnson, Jordan Patricia John- Aileen Yaneli Rivera, Rachel merit rolls named Cire' Badger, Diana Abigail son, Marcus Conrad Jones, Dahrian Rivera, Jesus David Atkinson Elementary of- and Jacob Moreno. Bonilla, Nathaly Melissa Bo- Audrina Jade Lanza, Richard Rodriguez, Kevin Rubio, Al- fi cials announced the second Steven Pham, Arturo Ser- nilla, Isabella Nicole Byron, Le and Francia Aganit Luengo exander Salguero, Desiree nine-weeks honor roll for the rano, Anna Trinh, Aiden Julian Alejandro Calderon Var- Montano. Marie Sanchez and Jacob Al- 2020-2021 school year. Windsor and Eli Ybarra. gas and Allen Elias Campos. Ilana Raquel Luna, Peyton exander Sanchez. Third-grade honor roll Third-grade merit roll Angel Rene Cano, Julien Evan Lynn, David Alejandro Erik Jai Santillanes, Ale- David Arias, Kathryn Bo- Camiyah Adams, Edson Anthony Cano, Julissa Can- Martinez, Kevin Martinez, jandro Sauceda, Kaitlyn tello, Jayden Cevallos-Me- Guevara, Jaythan Guzman tu, Abrianna Alyzza Carba- Xavier Martinez, Victor Al- Mckenzie Sherwood, Cam- jia, Romina Ortiz and Xavi and Noah McSween. jal, Amirah Janae Carraway, fonso Mejia, Jaylene Estela eron Dewayne Smith Mikle, Romero. Diego Moreno, Aiden Christian Todd Castille, Ze- Melo and Isaac Orlando Men- Savannah Vivianne Talavera, Elaya Rubins, Aaron Ruiz, Andrase Sampson and naida Yelem Cisneros and Tif- dez. Aspen Kennedy Thompson Salas, Leslie Serrano and Michael Vu. fany Marianna Contreras. Nelson Fernando Mendez, and Jaiden Nathaniel Torres. Maylen Zambrano. Fourth-grade merit roll Albin Yasmil Cruzado, Jer- Cristian D'angelo Monge, Na- Jorge Manuel Torres, Vic- Fourth-grade honor roll Alexander Garcia, Layla emiah Deshaum'e Davis, Jos- than Lee Montez, Steven Mo- toria Bao Han Tran, Khang Edmundo Bravo, Zorion Garcia, Joseph Moore, Adri- selyn Maria Delgado, Lynn rillo Rodriguez, Tommy Minh Nguyen Duy Truong, Eliud Collins, Jonathan Fonseca an Morris, Michael Nguyen Edward Dickerson, Gizelle Ngo, Andrew Huynh Nguyen Urbina Paez and Andres Val- Jay Guerro Jonathan Leon and Lyla Saldana. Denise Escobar, Andrew Ta- and Anthony Tan Nguyen. dez, Brandon Ventura. deo Escobedo, Emily Flores Chloe Bao-Nhu Nguyen, Theodore Conrad Villarre- and Javion Ryan Galindo. Diana Ngoc Nguyen, Gia An al, Bao Hoang-Gia Vu, Jai'ana Jordyn Bryce Galloway, Tran Nguyen, Hannah Anh Elise Washington, Ximena County offers options Ethan Rylan Garay, Johnny Nguyen, Hoang Phu Nguyen, Yepez and Yuliana Michelle Continued from Page 1 deferring taxes on the appre- Alejandro Garcia, Mark An- Minh Tuan Nguyen and Ngan Zambrano. Exemption forms and ap- ciating value of your home, thony Garcia, Christopher Thi Kim Nguyen. Seventh-grade connect plications can be found on contact the Harris County Fabian Gomez, Angel Isaiah Thu Hoang Anh Ninh, Mi- Dreagon Alexander, Chris- the appraisal district’s web- Appraisal District’s informa- Gonzales, Ryleigh Hannah chaela Raychelle Offord, Nair tina Dang, Ashley Hernan- site, www.hcad.org, under the tion center at 713-957-7800 Gonzalez, Ella Rose Guerra Olvera Guerrero, Ryan Samu- dez, Norman Fabian Alba, Forms tab on the top tool bar. or email [email protected]. In- and Timothy Isaiah Guerra. el Pacheco, Isabella Daniella Joselyn Galvan and Dan A homestead exemption can formation is also available on Daniela Guerrero, Alva- Pena, Matthew Ahblaze Kills- Nguyen. provide a tax savings for the the Comptroller’s Property Tax ro Jose Cervantes Guevara, In-Water Perez, Don Nhat Waleska Palacios, Lindsey property owner and will reduce Assistance Division’s website IT’S NOT Benjamin Gutierrez, Hao The Pham and Hannah Pham. Perrett, Alexander Resendiz, future tax burdens. at www.window.state.tx.us/ Ha, Abbie Hernandez, Alejan- Mylan Ayleen Piedra, Cyn- Continued on Page 8 For more information about taxinfo/proptax/. LSA adds esports to official sports TOO LATE! Lutheran South Acad- practice and play matches. place where community and will converge on their enjoy- skills in room 105 will be emy (LSA) recently add- Players use headsets to competition merge. ment of video games. It is heard daily after school. ed esports as an offi cial communicate over Discord, They seek to create a their dream that the chatter After all, LSA’s esports REGISTER NOW FOR school team to their reper- a social chat platform that friendly and welcoming en- and excitement of students is only going to grow from toire of after-school activ- lets players create a profi le vironment where students working to improve their here; it isn’t going away. ities. The arena, which is and interact with other users SPRING “TAKE 2” CLASSES home to the 30 members via online messaging, voice of the group, is complete or video chat. It also allows with a brand new gam- to have a personalized sound ing arena that includes 12 experience. ASUS gaming computers, Adding the esports pro- 24” monitors, mechanical gram is an example of the keyboards and RGB light- cutting edge and innovative “TAKE 2” CLASSES START ing. opportunities that LSA has The LSA esports team to offer in addition to a tra- is part of the Texas Asso- ditional high school experi- ciation of Private and Pa- ence. rochial Schools (TAPPS) Esports focuses on a Esports League. The team completely new realm of JANUARY 25 has already been involved competition and offers an in direct competition with opportunity to compete at a other schools. The esports high level for students who competitions encompass have a passion for gaming. many different styles of LSA esports coaches, games including Over- Jon Maxwell and Helen watch, Rocket League, Peace, quoted the PlayVS League of Legends, article Parents Guide to SMITE, Fortnite, Madden High School Esports which 21 and FIFA 21. LSA’s states: current team competes “Esports requires a tre- with Overwatch. mendous amount of critical The team practices the thinking, communication, same way an athletic team collaboration and creativity might. They gather togeth- from players to achieve and er after school, work on sustain success. It reaches their mechanics and tac- beyond traditional sports to tics and even watch fi lm create an all-inclusive envi- www.sanjac.edu of earlier games. Students ronment that breaks barri- can gather together both ers.” Joshua Flory, Lutheran South Academy 11th-grade student and member of the LSA in person and remotely to They see the team as a Esports team, gains expertise on computer programs. An Equal Opportunity Institution Page 4, South Belt-Ellington Leader, January 21, 2021 South Belt recognizes area crossing guard Thompson announces second nine-weeks honor rolls Thompson Intermediate and Gia Vy Nguyen. vid Francisco Bonilla, McK- Rose Herte and Sophia Thien Alexander Pelaez, Eric Thom- offi cials announced its second Haley Tram Ngoc Nguyen, enzie Maryann Bonner and My Ho. as Perez, Julianne Le Pham, nine-weeks honor roll for the Jennifer Ngoc-Thu Nguyen, Kaylie Bui. Lena Quynh-Anh Hoang, Tony Phan and Madison Vic- 2020-2021 school year. Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Tiffa- Stephanie Phuong Bui, Marvin Antonio Jerezano, toria Puente. Seventh grade ny Nguyen, Victory Chioma Miguel Angel Caballero, Em- Jake Raymond Joslin, Xavier Damian Xavier Quinonez, Julian Devery Acevedo, Nwosu, Thalia Evangelina ily Jade Cano, Viviana Cantu, Michael Keller, Reigne Sa- Ethan Isaiah Ramirez Garivey, Blessing Abiola Akinloye, Oddo, Jonathan Carlos Orel- Joana Casas, Hennah Katelyn daie’ Knoxon, Iakovos-Panag- Naryelin Jasleni Ramirez Li- Sureal Alessandra Alcorta, lana Sarmiento, Tanya Jolynn Castillo and Paris Dominique iotis Kostikoglou and Yoce- cona, Lilli Anna Ramirez, Na- Shawn Andre Armstrong, Palomino and Luke Noel Pe- Cervantes. lyn Michelle Lagos. thaniel John Ramirez, Robert Joshua Isaiah Arredondo and naloza. Danielle Annaya Chenier, Jacob Paul Lam, Kay- Trebor Ramirez, Martin Ra- Celeste Marie Arriaga. Emyly Guadalupe Pine- Nathaniel Maurice Cheva- la Tien Nhi Lam, Jaylon Ro mos and Matthew Noah Ran- Kendall Rae Ashworth, da, Giovanni Isaiah Ramirez, lier-Manlangit, Alicia Isabel Lasker, Michael Eugene Law, gel. Makayla Elizabeth Ballard Natalie Yvette Rangel, Jaylyn Cruz, Asia Carolyn Davis, Natalia Le Goenaga, Nathan Jayden Lawrence Re- St. Romain, Alexander Lee Loany Requeno Ortiz, Lei- Miranda De La Rosa and Ale- Le, Karyme Alejandra Leal imer, Andre Reyes, Domingo Baumgartner, Kimberly Abi- la Alejandra Reyes, Nathan jandro Del Villar Rodriguez. and Emma Sophia Lopez. Reyes, Joel Jesus Reyes, Der- gail Castillo, Ethan Nathanael Adam Rodriguez, Roger Aar- Gyzelle Elizabeth Delga- Gabriel Borromeo Lopez, ek Rodriguez, Emily Nicole Cavazos and Alonzo Pernell on Ruiz and Julian Salinas. do, Kaden Psi Dillard, Kristin Tatiana Zhaley Luna, Gil Mat- Rodriguez and Katherine Mi- Chapman. Mia Bella Sudario Garza, Thi Do, Vyvy Tuyet Huynh thew Manzano, Mayte Marfi l, chelle Sabillon-Velasquez. Kevin Ky Anh Chau, Ryan Addison Marymckay Taylor, Do, Abril Delaluz Dosal, Jorge Gilberto Martinez, Juelz Carlos Salazar, Justin Dan- Ky Giang Chau, David Nico- Lillian Rose Thomas, Park- Kirsten Kieu My Duong, Paul Maximiliano Martinez, Na- iel Salazar, Luis Salazar, Isa- las Contreras, Natalie Navaeh er Minhquoc Tran, Fernando Matthew Elisondo and Aniya talie Samantha Martinez and bella Rose Sanchez, Daniel De Hoyos, Hadi Ali Elghawi, Vargas, Marissa Rae Vasquez, Hope Epps. Priscilla Grace Martinez. Silva, McKenzie Grace Smith, Cooper James Estes and Cal- Juan Bernardo Vega, Aidan Viviana Soleil Fernandez, Rubi Citlaly Martinez, Ethan Landon Snow and Pitou vin Preston Flowers. Veitia, Hector Daniel Ve- Lindzey Rebecca Flores, Ga- Yaretzi Rose Martinez, Mark So. Helio Frausto, Kayla De- la-Puerto, Leon Vu and Olivia briel Edgar Fulgado, Eliza- Massoud, Aeriona Denise Mc- Paris Nicole Spence, Emi- nise Garcia Cortez, Emily Lauren Wheeler. beth Christine Garcia, Bri- Cann, Kiana Thi McCombs, ly Silva Stephen, Jocelyn Al- Evgenia Golenko, Jackson Eighth grade anna Garza, Lauren Gabriele Julian Miguel Melchor, Lu- yssa Stringer, Jason Ta, Olivia Sebrina Johnson, a Pasadena ISD crossing guard who and happiest waves. Staff from South Belt Elementa- Maddox Gomez, Frank Gon- Lorena Elizabeth Adams, Garza and Max Roland Garza. cius Aden Monarez and Abri- Dolores Tamez, Philip Tran, patrols the Riverstone Ranch and Hughes intersection ry gathered a holiday basket for Johnson to show ap- zales-Adame, Miranda Sofi a Juliana Lysette Aguirre, Rigo- Victoria Miranda Go- ana Laniece Neco. Tristan Phat Tran and Andrew rain or shine, waves at every passing car. South Belt preciation for her dedication. Shown are, left to right, Gonzalez and Abel Baldome- berto Alanis, Ariana Alaniz, mez, Alfonso Eloy Gonza- Huy Duc Nguyen, Ny Ha Lee Ullman. Elementary offi cials say Johnson brightens the day of Caitlyn Frazee, Debora Edwin, Johnson, Marcy Pitt- ro Gutierrez. Ayla Grace Albert, Manal les-Adame, Abel Andres Bao Nguyen, Ryan Oscar Arturo Daniel Vega,Yas- students and everyone she sees with the biggest smile man and Sarah Silva. Photo by Anh Ton Abigail Aleina Gutier- Kamran Aleem and Jonathan Gonzalez, Gabriella Eva Gon- Nguyen, Trish Thuy Nguyen, min Alejandra Villegas Ber- rez, Morgan Alexandria Hill, Lee Alexander. zalez, Yazmine Yvette and Hope Noelle Ortiz, Carina mudez, Isaiah Vincent Vivier, Rayne Lea-Anne Larson, Sophia Michelle Alonso, Emily Nicole Grimaldo, Is- Osorio Avelar, Avery Elyse Khanh Phuc Vu Do, Megan Alex Anh Le, Nathan-Cuong Keiley Erin Anthony, Emma abella Guajardo, Erik Julian Owens and Henry Alexander Thuan An Vu and Sophia Vu. Huy Le, Breanna Mya Lott Raye Arizmendi, Jaydon An- Guerrero and Mason John Pacheco-Moreno. Cameron Latrell Walcott, PISD Education Foundation wins giveaway and Sarah Isabella Massey. thony-James Askew, Melanie Harris. Angel Alexander Padilla, Theodore Roosevelt Washing- Tristan Michael McKis- Avalos, Ashley Sofi a Baraho- Patience Nevae’ Hayes, Jabez Nathan Rabang Palma, ton, Ryan Demetrius White sick, Dulce Mejia Hernandez, na, Oscar Barajas and A’nyia Emily Johanna Henriquez, Te- Emily Denice Parrish, Nikolas and Stephen Frank Wilson. Mehreen Mortaza Mir, Aziel Marie Beasley. boris Christian Henry, Deser- Moreno, Ayden James Mu- Lorenzo Betancourt Me- ee Dhelayla Hernandez, Em- noz, Jawad Naser, Quoc-Bao jia, Loriana Betancourt Mejia, ily Marie Hernandez, Leonel Teacher of the Month Ky Ngo, Daniel Duy Nguyen Bongalai Linda Bongfen, Da- De Jesus Hernandez, Lillian South Belt announces winners

Laura Napoli, a Thompson Intermediate math teach- er, was chosen as Teacher of the Month for December. School offi cials said Napoli was selected because she PISD won fi rst place in the Gulf Coast Educators Feder- Dr. DeeAnn Powell, PISD superintendent; Linda Lu- is such a team player. She is always willing to jump al Credit Union Education Foundation Giveaway with a kaszewski, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union South Belt Elementary recently announced the names of their spelling bee win- up and help anyone. Whether it is helping to deco- prize of $2,500. Shown accepting the prize check are, left CEO; and Julia Arceneaux, Gulf Coast Educators Feder- ners. Showing off their trophies are Sofi a De La Pena (left), runner up; and Myla rate, turning in papers, or assisting with technolo- to right, Troy McCarley, PISD associate superintendent, al Credit Union Business development manager. Figueroa, fi rst-place winner. gy, she is just happy and fun to be around. She is an amazing teacher with whom it is great to work. She works hard and is dependable. She is a model team player. She is constantly collaborating with her team and doing what is best for kids. She is willing to learn Remember When new ways to teach old topics and is never afraid to ask for help if she is struggling in the classroom. She is always smiling and brings joy to everyone around 40 years ago (1981) in Galveston Bay. According after undergoing heart sur- were riding four-wheeled ve- Rev. David Fraser was set dead at the scene. There was to the Harris County-Houston her. She does a good job at gradually releasing learn- A concerted South Belt to a Coast Guard spokes- gery only 11 days before the hicles near the 15100 block of to leave at the end of Febru- no known motive and no im- Sports Authority and special ing to her students, teaching them to be independent community effort brought man, a 41-foot Cigarette boat event. the Gulf Freeway. The Harris ary. The Rev. William “Bill” mediate arrests were made. counsel to the Metropolitan learners and focusing on small-group instruction. a record number of voters cartwheeled at a high rate 20 years ago (2001) County medical examiner’s Newcomb left his position as Memorial Hermann Transit Authority. Napoli does so much to help the math team. She is a to the Dobie polling place. of speed in choppy water. Clear Creek Indepen- offi ce declined to release the senior pastor at Cokesbury Southeast Hospital held 1 year ago (2020) great co-worker and she is always willing to share re- Their efforts put three South Quisenberry left his boat in dent School District parents cause and manner of death United Methodist Church, an open house for its new San Jacinto College agreed sources and collaborate with other teachers on strat- Belt area residents on the an attempt to save the woman asked for the long-promised pending further study. where he had served since Esophageal Disease Center to to participate in the Harris egies that may or may not be working with students. Pasadena ISD board of trust- and her companion. No one replacement for Weber Ele- Richard McKay, head li- June 2009. treat refl ux and other esopha- County Promise program, a ees including John Elam, was wearing a life jacket. mentary. brarian at San Jac College’s Kevin Martinez took over geal diseases. collaboration between SJC Rudy Schubert and Dr. B.J. 25 years ago (1996) The State Farm Insurance Parker Williams Library, ini- as captain of the “C” shift 5 years ago (2016) and Pasadena ISD that allows Valentine’s Bake Sale Garner. Dr. James Horton was offi ce of Skip Morse was tiated a project to preserve of the Houston Fire Depart- Dr. DeeAnn Powell as- many local students to attend Dobie High School as- named as the third chancellor robbed. The thieves escaped previous issues of the Leader ment’s Station 70 on Beamer. sumed the role of superin- the school at no charge. The Place orders by Feb 6th sistant head varsity football in the 35-year history of San with a small amount of cash on microfi lm for posterity. A 1986 graduate of Dobie tendent of the Pasadena In- program is open to current coach Don Cole announced Jacinto College. and a 23-year-old wedding Gaby de la Cruz, 13, a High School, Martinez was a dependent School District, graduating seniors from Do- • Mini Cakes • Cupcakes his resignation. Sagemont Park’s Eric ring from one of the two in- former Moore Elementary 17-year veteran of the depart- replacing the outgoing Kirk bie, South Houston and Ray- The athletic director of Gene Reilly, 20, was sen- surance reps who were in the student, was diagnosed with a ment. Lewis. Powell began her ca- burn high schools. Offi cials • Cake Balls • Cheesecakes Pasadena ISD said it was too tenced to 27 years in prison offi ce. neurological condition which Two Dobie students were reer as an educator in 1991 are hoping to later expand soon to name replacements after he entered a plea in the 15 years ago (2006) affected his brain. selected to the TMEA All- when she joined the Jackson the Promise Program to the • Chocalate Covered Strawberries for the three football coaches 185th District Court for the Neil West, longtime South A stolen vehicle was re- State Ensembles during band Intermediate staff as a history remaining Pasadena ISD high 281.372.6201 who resigned from the dis- murder of Jimmy Dickson, Belt resident, was recognized covered after a brief chase auditions held at Alvin High teacher. She was named the school campuses. The Prom- trict, although interviews had who was killed during his as the Citizen of the Year through Sagemont. Precinct School on Jan. 8. Erik Flores school’s assistant principal in ise Program was made avail- 12880 Beamer Ste. K begun. 18th birthday party at his at the 22nd annual South 2 Deputy Constable Sgt. Ze- on contra-bass clarinet and 1997 and principal in 2002. able to all resident seniors, re- Heavy voter turnout in the Green Tee home. Belt-Ellington Chamber of rick Guinn chased the vehicle Chanse Morris on Bb clarinet In 2005, she was named an gardless of high school GPA www.celestescakes.com Pasadena school district was The South Belt-Ellington Commerce banquet. West on Sageburrow, and when went on to represent Dobie associate superintendent of or income. Eligible seniors a key factor in the J.D. Bruce- Leader celebrated its 20th was praised by Harris County it failed to negotiate a turn, High School and the Pas- campus development for the who become Promise Schol- Dr. William Davison victory anniversary. Formerly known Commissioner El Franco Lee it crashed into the yard of a adena Independent School district. ars receive up to three years in the San Jacinto College as the South Belt Press, the for his contributions to the residence. Two juvenile oc- District at the Texas Music Houston city attorney of guaranteed tuition and Largest selection of Board of Regents election. newspaper was founded in community. cupants fl ed on foot but were Educators Convention in San Gene L. Locke was appoint- fees, assistance with books 35 years ago (1986) February 1976 by two house- Houston police were in- quickly captured. Antonio. ed to fi nish the late El Franco and additional support to help wigs in Texas! The U.S. Justice Depart- wives, Marie Flickinger and vestigating the death of J.C. 10 years ago (2011) A fatal shooting took Lee’s term as Precinct 1 Har- them complete their degrees. FEATURING ment was expected to rest its Bobby Griffi n. Iziah Smith, 21, whose body Two local churches an- place at 8600 Theta. Ernesto ris County commissioner. A To keep the scholarship, stu- ESTETICA case, alleging discriminatory Clear Brook senior Andrea was found fl oating face down nounced changes in leader- Saldizar, an 18-year-old from longtime friend and counsel dents must attend full time practices in Pasadena Inde- Bahlo took fi rst place in the in Turkey Creek. Smith, of the ship. After serving as pastor North Houston, suffered mul- to Lee, Locke had previously (12 hours) during fall and DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ pendent School District. 100-yard backstroke at the 11700 block of Algonquin, at Kirkwood South Christian tiple gunshot wounds to the served as city attorney from spring semesters, continue to SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF WIGS & Repair of the overpass state TISCA meet in Austin, was found by three men who Church for six years, the head and was pronounced 1995-1998, general counsel complete FAFSA or TASFA The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS bridge at Dixie Farm Road applications and earn at least The Right Form! by JODEE Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s was expected to begin and a 2.0 GPA. Students have up to Help With All Your After was to be completed in time to three years to complete an Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street for rush hour traffi c the fol- Over The Back Fence by Alexis associate degree or other rec- Great selection of League City lowing Monday morning. ognized credential. Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 The new offi cers for the Pasadena ISD board of trust- ees were Harvey Turner, president; Vickie Morgan, vice president; John Elam, BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR REBECCA Griffi n; great-grandchildren Ellie Griffi n ham is Jan. 22. secretary; and Carmen Oroz- Dobie grad Rebecca (Heeth) Irvine and Jaxson and Jace Giles; friends; and Beverly Hills Intermediate co, assistant secretary. enjoys a birthday Jan. 23. Best wishes are the Leader staff. Send a happy birthday greeting Jan. 22 Vickie Morgan became the sent from her husband Steve and her father SCHOOL DAZE to Amber Estrada. Jan. 24 is the day for a fi rst woman in half a century Richard Heeth of Kirkwood. The following staff and personnel of the birthday celebration for Chelsea Hughes elected to the PISD board of CLAUDIA MARKS A BIRTHDAY Pasadena Independent School District cel- Martinez. trustees by defeating 18-year Birthday wishes are sent to Claudia ebrate birthdays Jan. 21 through Jan. 27, Dobie High incumbent Carl Schwartz, Cubos who marks a birthday Jan. 23 from 2021. Remember Deena Delarosa on Jan. 22 who was seeking his seventh her family, friends and staff at the Leader. Burnett Elementary with a birthday greeting. Special birthday term to the board. LAILA CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY A celebration is in order Jan. 22 for wishes are sent to Todd Geries. Groundbreaking ceremo- Best wishes for a happy birthday are sent Leticia Sanchez. Light the birthday candles FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS nies for the Memorial South- Jan. 27 to Dr. Laila Hassan from her family, on a birthday cake Jan. 23 for Lena Toole. Thursday, Jan. 21: Traci Fort, Kim east Professional Building to friends, office staff and the Leader staff. Frazier Elementary Saucedo, Karen Harlan, Connie be connected to Memorial HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID! Jan. 26 is the day for a double-layer birth- Birmingham and Lisa Allen-Bragg; Southeast Hospital, also un- Happy birthday greetings are sent to day cake for Ashley Jones and Janielle Friday, Jan. 22: Amber Estrada, Shad der construction, took place. David Flickinger, Leader president, on Wiley. Taylor and Mitchal Nordstrom; Saturday, 30 years ago (1991) Jan. 27. David is wished a great day by his Genoa Elementary Jan. 23: Becky Forsyth, Audi Resendez, Carmen Orozco was elect- wife Ellie; daughter Natalie and husband Blow out the birthday candles Jan. 23 for Rodney Thiel, Wendy Gray and Bill A. ed president of the Pasadena Jose Abarca; grandchildren Kelvin Lopez, Netza Lopez. Stevens; Sunday, Jan. 24: Renee Lister school board. Others elected Noah, Elliana and Isabella Abarca; par- Meador Elementary and Lee Balinas; Monday, Jan. 25: Berri were Denny Delafi eld as vice ents Marie and David Flickinger; brother Join in the birthday fun Jan. 22 for Walker, Kristy Guzman and Xuan Loan; president, Vickie Morgan as Fred and wife Leslie Flickinger; niece Joycelyn Webster. Remember to wish Rubi Tuesday, Gene Webster and Craig Green; secretary and Harvey Turner Kimberly and Matt Lipino; niece Courtney Rocha a happy birthday Jan. 24. Special and Wednesday, Jan. 27: Cheryl Arnesen, as assistant secretary. and husband Chris Durham and children birthday wishes are sent to Constance Peel Nicole Crader, Raquel Jones, Derek Le Duc Nguyen, a Abigail, Jackson and Penelope; and the Jan. 27. Cooley, Donald Gillock Sr. and Solomon 54-year-old market owner, staff at the Leader. South Belt Elementary Ard. was shot to death by three GRIFFINS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The day for ice cream and cake for LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS robbers. The three men were Bobby and Kenneth Griffi n mark 59 Deborah Edwin is Jan. 21. Give a birthday Send an email of announcements includ- captured and charged with years of marriage Jan. 27. Best wishes are shoutout Jan. 26 to Samantha Rhodes. ing congratulations, vacation, anniversary, aggravated robbery. sent from their daughter Tracy and husband Melillo Middle School etc. to [email protected] with Sageglen resident Gordon Jim Giles and grandchildren Aaron and his Sing a happy birthday song to Kelly OTBF in the subject line by Friday noon Quisenberry drowned while wife Ashley, Kristen and Cody Giles; son Schwenk Jan. 27. for the next week’s publication. For general attempting to rescue a wom- David and wife Angela Griffi n and grand- Roberts Middle School birthdays, type “OTBF: Friends Celebrate an who was also drowning sons Robert and Kenny and wife Lacie The day for a celebration for Julie Lan- Birthdays” in the subject line. Thursday, January 21, 2021 South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 5 SPORTS NEWS & NOTES SBHLL continues Second half key to races online sign-up Lady Longhorns, Wolverine boys atop district basketball races Heading down the coach Jasmine Hartman as way. The latest TABC 6A are working on is staying are also trying to contin- ery team has really good to our players to take one The Sagemont-Bever- division player and $300 stretch of the District 22- an unbeaten run in District poll has the Wolverines at consistent. Our defense ue to push the tempo of- players.” game at a time and re- ly Hills Little League is per player for those in 6A varsity basketball rac- 22-6A has the group atop No. 23. was not great at Lake (Jan. fensively. We have had a On the subject of real- main focused. The kids continuing online regis- the league’s junior/se- es, the Dobie girls are in the standings. Wolverines’ head coach 12),” Janak said. “We al- lot of success playing fast ly good players, the Wol- have done a great job of tration for the upcoming nior division. control of things in search Seeking their first Dis- Nathan Janak knew com- lowed them to get into and sharing the basket- verines have leaned on that throughout the sea- 2021 spring season. Those who wish to of the league’s top playoff trict 22-6A crown in what ing into the season that the paint for easy scoring ball. junior Kemo Millender son. League offi cials have register their youth for seed. is now Hartman’s third his group had a nucleus opportunities and kick the “When the kids play to- with more than 20 points “They understand that noted that all those who the Challenger (reserved Meanwhile, Dobie season, the locals are now returning that was capable ball out for open 3-point gether and share the ball, per game to date, and his the most important game register now will be con- for those with disabil- varsity boys’ head coach the team to beat with that of great returns, and the shots. we are tough to beat. Dis- sophomore class brother, is the next one we are play- sidered to be on a wait- ities) may do so free of Franklin Paul is confident 8-0 run within the league. Wolverines have deliv- “The kids have worked trict 24-6A is an extremely Marcus Millender, is at 17 ing. Whatever has hap- ing list as registration charge. the Longhorns still have Wolverines rebound ered. hard on reestablishing our competitive district. Ev- points per outing. pened previously, good or fees will not be collected To register conve- what it takes to make a The pressure to main- “The biggest thing we defensive principles. We ery game is a battle. Ev- “We continue to stress bad, does not matter. We until fi nal 2021 playing niently online, visit late run for the crown in tain a perfect season end- will try and continue that site details are fi nalized. the league’s website at the 22-6A mix. ed for Clear Brook as approach in the second Still, families of play- www.sbhll.org. And the Clear Brook longtime rival Clear Lake half of district play.” ers are encouraged to At present, the varsity boys’ team is con- escaped with a 58-57 vic- Dobie boys on track register sooner than lat- SBHLL home playing tinuing its stay in the tory Jan. 12, which ended Midway home in the er. complex at El Franco Texas Association of Bas- Brook’s 14-game loss-free District 22-6A varsity In addition, the play- Lee Park remains closed ketball Coaches Class 6A start to begin the season. boys’ basketball race, the ers’ required fundraiser/ to team activities such as state poll at No. 23 as of The outcome certain- Pasadena Eagles are in raffl e cost of $50 is in- baseball, softball, soccer Jan. 18 as the Wolverines ly tightened the District charge, having run the ta- cluded within the regis- and football due to coro- are at 16-1 overall. 24-6A race, but Lake has ble as head coach Jason tration fee in order to al- navirus concerns. How- The Clear Springs Lady since dropped a game, as Pillow has seen the Eagles low for easier collection. ever, SBHLL offi cials Chargers are once again has Dickinson. jump out to a perfect 6-0 The 2021 registration have been encouraged to cruising in the District So at 5-1 over the first start. fees are $175 per player plan to play at El Franco 24-6A varsity girls’ race, half of 24-6A action, Beyond that, everyone in the junior t-ball divi- Lee Park while remain- but coach Warren Brooks the Wolverines are atop else in the district, includ- sion, $250 per player in ing fl exible with a start has his Clear Brook team things, with Lake and ing Dobie, has at least two the t-ball division, $265 date. fighting for a postseason Dickinson at 4-2. losses. per player for coach For additional infor- berth as the race intensi- State ranked for the first Heading into a Jan. 19 pitch action, $270 per mation or assistance, fies. time ever within the 6A matchup with Memorial player in the minor di- reach out to SBHLL@ Lady Horns rule 22-6A ranks, Clear Brook is 16-1 to close out the first half vision, $275 per major hotmail.com. The Dobie varsity girls’ overall as the sibling duo of district play, the Long- basketball team is rising at of Kemo and Marcus Mil- horns were still waiting for the right time under head lender continue to lead the things to click, and first- year head coach Franklin Wolverines’ Price Paul was confident they Upcoming Hoops Games would. There are few excuses elite within 24-6A Friday, Jan. 22 allowed as every athletic Dobie boys host S. Houston, 7 p.m. program has dealt with Senior Jaysen Price was Zaelyn Smith the Defen- this or that, and the Long- a first-team performer at sive Player of the Year. Dobie girls vs. S. Houston, PFH, 7 p.m. horns are included. two positions as the Dis- Clear Creek running back The Longhorns first en- trict 24-6A football coach- Rocky Ketchum was the Brook girls at Brazoswood, 7 p.m. dured a 10-day stoppage es released their honorees Newcomer of the Year. Brook boys host Brazoswood, 7 p.m. in play due to Covid-19 for the 2020 season fol- Price, the Wolverines’ concerns and then lost 56- lowing league champion lone first-team pick, had 51 to Rayburn and 58-56 Clear Falls’ loss in the 6A 30 catches for 602 yards Tuesday, Jan. 26 to Pasadena. Division II regional final. and five touchdowns for Dobie boys at Channelview, 7 p.m. But the Longhorns got The 24-6A champi- a first-team nomination back on track by hammer- on Chargers dominated at receiver. He was third Dobie girls host Channelview, 7 p.m. ing both South Houston the big awards as receiv- overall in 24-6A with (52-35) and then Deer er/kick returner Kaleb those totals. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Park (48-33). Hymes was the league’s A first-team return Brook boys at Dickinson, 7 p.m. Dobie’s Johnathan Baldwin (0) pressures Pasadena were able to finish the first half of District 22-6A Two games down to Most Valuable Player. man, Price had eight punt guard Kanye Ortiz (1) during the first half of the play with a 6-0 mark to lead the way. Dobie, mean- Pasadena in the loss col- Springs’ quarterback returns for 142 yards. Brook girls host Dickinson, 7 p.m. Eagles’ 58-56 victory over the Longhorns Jan. 12 while, bounced back with two wins and was 3-2 umn, Paul is undeterred. Luke Sampson was the See the complete Dis- at Pasadena High School. With the win, the Eagles heading into play Jan. 19. 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No. 2 Atascocita and with its 6-0 start and just Sophomore guard Cam- Summer Creek in the first six games remaining in ren Fowler has stepped up round beginning Feb. 24- the race, but Paul certainly in the scoring department, 25, but at this point, it’s all feels as though his group as has senior Damian Gar- about getting there first. can make a second-half cia, and the Longhorns Brook girls slip behind push. have gotten a lift from Ashlee Seymore, Tamia “I still believe we can both the physical ability Moody and others contin- put things together and and leadership of Johna- ue to play well, but sud- make a run at the district than Baldwin, and now is denly the Lady Wolverines championship here in the the time to put it all to- are in win-now mode after second half,” Paul said. gether after an 8-10 over- losses to Clear Falls and “We are playing with all run to this point. 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Levani Pelaez (15) of Dobie began the season with a strong effort against Rich- mond Foster and continued it in the Humble ISD Invitational. The junior mid- fi elder has two assists this season. Photo by Donna Alsdorf 24-6A All-District Football Selections Most Valuable Player Kaleb Hymes, Clear Springs Junior forward Jonathan Torres (9) has three goals and an assist to this point Offensive Player of the Year as the Dobie varsity boys’ soccer team has gone 5-1-1 overall to this point while dealing with injuries and other issues early on this season. Luke Sampson, Clear Springs Photo by Donna Alsdorf Defensive Player of the Year Cortez leads way with 8 Zaelyn Smith, Clear Springs JFD soccer out to quick start; Newcomer of the Year Rocky Ketchum, Clear Creek goal-scoring is a shared effort Continued from Page 5 protected, but the Dobie ISD Cup that included a feel like we could have boys’ soccer program is 20-0 edge in goals-scored First Team Offense maybe dropped a goal surely not alone in need- and a 4-0 record, the QB – Luke Sampson, Clear Springs and perhaps fallen to the ing to be both proactive Longhorns were looking Woodlands, I also feel like and cautious about the to keep up their momen- QB – Marlon Allen, Dickinson we let it slip away against coronavirus issue that has tum in Humble. RB – Ky Woods, Clear Springs Cy-Lakes. gripped the world. Do- In the Jan. 14 opener “We were playing with- bie has also had injuries, against The Woodlands, RB – Quinn Bowen, Clear Falls out a couple of our key and then there are yellow Sergio Tenchon scored guys, but that’s not going and red card concerns as the Longhorns’ goal on an RB – Ausara Allah, Dickinson to be an excuse that any of well. Every time he turns assist by Jahir Arias in the FB – Jathan Caldwell, Dickinson us can use this season.” around, Manrique said, it’s 1-1 tie. Manrique says the one thing or another. A day later, Dobie WR – Jeremiah Ballard, Dobie, Sr. Longhorns have not yet “I really like the make- blanked Aldine Nimitz as WR – Jonathan Jean, Dobie, Sr. played a match at full up of our team and believe Isaac Cortez had pair of strength roster-wise that we can be special on goals and Arias and Jordi WR – Noah Thomas, Clear Springs whether it be health or the field, but it’s also a sit- Garcia also scored. WR – Kaleb Hymes, Clear Springs otherwise. uation where we have to Levani Pelaez, Tenchon Dobie, he says, will not take it one day at a time and Nathaniel Delgado WR – Jarell Simpson, Dickinson have everyone available and see who is out there had assists in the shutout WR – Jaysen Price, Clear Springs at a Jan. 22 nondistrict for practices and then for win, with JFD goalkeeper matchup with Atascocita, games. Eris Acosta earning the WR – Luke Vidal, Clear Falls and he’s unsure beyond “Everybody is dealing victory. TE – Donovan Green, Dickinson that. with the same thing, but Against Cy-Lakes, It is important to re- that’s why it’s so difficult Dobie’s goal came from Dobie’s Gerard Joseph (31) rises for a shot while being defended by Pasadena’s OL – Branson Winter, Clear Springs member that these are to plan ahead.” Tenchon on an assist from Kevin Juarez (10) during the Eagles’ 58-56 victory Jan. 12, a decision that has OL – Jacob Wilson, Clear Springs high school athletes and Coming off a dominat- Cortez as the Longhorns catapulted Pasadena into fi rst place in District 22-6A, with Dobie at 3-2 heading their privacy should be ing run at the Pasadena closed out with the loss. into Jan. 19 play. Photo by Donna Alsdorf OL – P.J. Williams, Dickinson OL – Canon Boone, Dickinson OL– Micah Barnett, Dickinson Dobie graduate Giron nets career high at Lyons College OL – Holden Jones, Clear Creek OL – Michael Hosler, Clear Falls First Team Defense DL – A.J. Mares, Clear Creek DL – Jaelyn Smith, Clear Springs DL – Evan Page, Clear Falls DL – Mallory Tate, Dickinson DE – Jake Farree, Clear Springs DE – Christian Cardenas, Clear Springs DE – Keith Cooper, Dickinson ILB – Cameron Reffells, Clear Springs ILB – Tyree Woods, Dickinson OLB – Troy Brown, Clear Springs OLB – Kevin Biggers, Clear Springs OLB – Daqari Tuckson, Clear Creek Safety – Errion Brow, Clear Springs Safety – Michael McBride, Clear Springs Safety – Kyron Smith, Dickinson CB – Elliott Brow, Clear Springs CB – Richard Woodley, Clear Springs CB – Julian Humphrey, Clear Lake K – Xander Fraga, Clear Springs P – Dylan Foster, Clear Springs Returner – Jaysen Price, Clear Brook Second Team Offense - Brook OL – Quinten Effi nger QB – Cam McCalister

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Pre- cipal at Pasadena High from efforts to combat the ongo- having sustained winds of then left the establishment On Aug. 31, Harris boy. fi re, striking two of the pas- pital. Offi cers found the sus- vious to that, Braden served 1969 until 1972, when he ing COVID-19 pandemic. 40 mph, it was the storm’s and were waiting for their County Precinct 2 deputies According to police, sengers. pect a short distance from as assistant principal at became Thompson’s prin- During the event, the gover- slow speed and pockets of son outside at his car when responded to a call in the the incident began when a A woman sitting in the the robbery scene, where he Beverly Hills Intermedi- cipal. Braden also served as nor issued executive orders heavy rain that had the most the suspect pulled up in his 11500 block of Sageperry, family was pulling out of passenger seat was shot in was pronounced dead. No ate. Braden graduated with PISD director of transporta- expanding occupancy levels impact locally. vehicle. The suspect, report- where a drive-by shooting the Taco Bell in the 11100 the shoulder, while the child charges were immediately his Bachelor of Science tion from 1974 until coming for restaurants, retail stores, While the storm pro- edly in his 30s, exited his had taken place. According block of Fuqua and almost was shot in the shoulder and fi led. from Texas A&M Universi- to Dobie in 1979. Braden offi ce buildings, manufac- duced rains in the area for car, approached the couple to deputies, multiple rounds struck another vehicle that thumb. The two were trans- Sept. 17 ty in 1959 and received his served as Dobie’s second turing facilities, gyms and roughly 48 hours, by far and began assaulting them. had been fi red into the resi- was reportedly driving with ported the hospital and were Pasadena ISD was one of ME from the University of principal, replacing Allen exercise facilities and class- the most precipitation was The son witnessed the as- dence, but no injuries were its lights off. After the two expected to be OK. only two school districts in Houston in 1963. In 1959, Sory, who served as Dobie’s es, museums and libraries received on Monday, with sault and, fearing for their reported. No immediate ar- cars almost collided, the Sept. 10 the state of Texas to be rec- he began his career in PISD fi rst principal. and reauthorizing elective some parts of the South lives, discharged his person- rests were made. drivers had a verbal alterca- An alleged robber was ognized as a Model Profes- as a teacher and a counselor Sept. 24 surgeries for a majority of Belt community reporting al fi rearm, striking the sus- Two people were shot tion, before speeding to the fatally shot around 10 p.m. sional Learning Community at San Jacinto Intermediate. Gov. Greg Abbott on the state of Texas. The gov- as much as 12 inches of pect. Friday, Aug. 28, in a road east on Fuqua. As the fami- on Thursday, Sept. 10, at at Work. Only 24 school dis- In 1964 he was trans- Sept. 17 held a press con- ernor also announced new rain. Street fl ooding, how- The gunshot also struck incident on Fuqua near ly approached North Feath- an apartment complex in tricts throughout the country ferred to Beverly Hills and ference outlining new regu- guidance related to visita- ever, continued well into the female, who was fi ght- the Gulf Freeway – one of erwood Drive, the driver of the 10100 block of Wind- and Canada were selected then served as assistant prin- lations related to the state’s tions at nursing homes and Wednesday in some parts of ing off the assailant, after mill Lake Boulevard. The for this prestigious honor. long-term care facilities the community. he had reportedly knocked COUPON male shooter, 21, also suf- Frank Braden, former across the state. Oct. 1 her husband unconscious. FOUNDATION REPAIR fered a gunshot wound and Dobie principal, died Sept. Tropical Storm Beta hit A 21-year-old son fatally The suspect was transport- $ was transported to an area 14 at the age of 86. Braden Ditch work starts the South Belt area hard, shot someone assaulting his ed to Clear Lake Regional 200 OFF OR hospital in stable condition. served as principal of Dobie causing extensive fl ood- parents early Friday, Sept. Hospital, where he was pro- (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR According to police, the from 1979 to 1986, at which Continued from Page 1 also referred to as the C-03 or ing in the community. The 25, in a parking lot near nounced dead. The woman victim had just parked his time he was promoted to split between the county and Mud Gully Project, is just one storm made landfall Mon- the Gulf Freeway at Fuqua. was transported to an area Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. vehicle when the suspect the position of Pasadena the U.S. Army Corps of En- of many bond projects related day, Sept. 21, over the According to police, the in- hospital in stable condition. approached him with a pis- ISD assistant superinten- gineers. The county’s portion to the 2018 bond referendum Matagorda Bay Peninsula, cident began when a man The male shooter was not tol and demanded his keys. dent. In addition to serving of the funding was approved that are connected to the local before being downgraded got into an altercation with injured. No charges were FOUNDATION REPAIR While still holding him at as principal at Dobie, Bra- by voters in 2018, as part of Clear Creek watershed. to a tropical depression the a couple inside a bar at the immediately fi led. gunpoint, the suspect al- den also served as principal a $2.5 billion bond package. At least four projects are following day. Despite Beta above address. The couple Continued next week UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR lowed the victim to remove at Thompson Intermediate The Beamer Ditch project, directly tied to the watershed, HOUSE LEVELING some personal items from and more than $40 million the vehicle. 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