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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, February 6, 2020 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 45, No. 2 Beltway closures planned At least one inside lane of the westbound Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed from Dobie names 2020 Hall of Honor inductees Scott Street/Fellows Road to SH 288 nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, March Now in its eighth year, Dobie High School will James Daigle, Class of 1983; and former faculty members. up his baseball cap and pursued a career in manage- 23. host its annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony, member Rhonda Foster. The induction ceremony will start at 7 p.m., fol- ment with MedInc of Texas from 2006-2008. The northbound U-turn lane at Beltway 8 Friday, Feb. 21, to recognize four graduates and a The Dobie High School Hall of Honor recog- lowed by a reception. He went on to become the athletic director, and Genoa Red Bluff will be closed daily from faculty member. nizes graduates who have made signifi cant contri- Christopher “Chris” Brewster – Class of 2006 while teaching baseball, along with government 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 30. The honorees include Sgt. First Class Chris butions in the community and serve as role models A devoted husband, loving son, brother, uncle, and economics at Brazosport Christian School, Both northbound and southbound U-turn Brewster, Class of 2006; Shane Nance, Class of to students. This recognition is the highest honor and friend, Houston Police Offi cer, Christopher from 2008-2010. Nance left the education fi eld to lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be 1996; Joe Olivarez, Class of 1984; Sgt. First Class bestowed to Longhorn alumni or former faculty Charles Lewis Brewster was known to his fellow return to management in indoor and outside sales. closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Fri- Longhorns and colleagues as an eclectic individu- He currently serves as regional manager of day, Feb. 14. al with a wonderful sense of humor. While in high Stryker Ent., where he has earned multiple awards At least two alternate southbound frontage school, he took all honors math classes and also including Regional Manager for 2017, the Pres- road lanes on Beltway 8 from Crenshaw to Thieves target youth sports storage participated in the Dobie ident’s award each year from 2014-2016, the Grayson will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 marching band. Consid- Crushed it Elite award for 2014-2016, while also p.m. through Friday, Feb. 14. ered as the class clown, achieving above quote sales in 16 out of 16 quar- At least one alternate lane of the northbound Brewster received an orig- ters. Nance has continued to serve this role since and southbound Beltway 8 frontage roads will inal “Most Memorable 2012. Nance resides in Pearland and is a member be closed from Vista to SH 225 daily from 9 Band Student” award. of New Hope Church. a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sunday, March 1. After graduating from Joe M. Olivarez, Class of 1984 At least one alternate lane of the northbound Dobie High School in Joe M. Olivarez Jr. has been in the investigative and southbound Beltway 8 frontage roads will 2006, he attended Texas and security business for over 30 years, protecting be closed from Vista to SH 225 nightly from 8 A&M University-Com- the interests of the U.S. government and multi-bil- p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, March 1. merce, where he obtained lion dollar corporations across the globe. Olivarez The eastbound entrance ramp to Beltway 8 a bachelor’s degree in Or- spent his fi rst 10 years in government and govern- located just west of Genoa Red Bluff will be ganizational Leadership. ment defense as a security analyst with General closed Friday, Feb. 7, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Brewster graduated from Chris Brewster Dynamics and as a special agent with the NASA The westbound entrance ramp to Beltway 8 the Houston Police Department Academy in No- Johnson Space Center. located just west of Genoa Red Bluff will be vember 2010. From 1997-2002, he served as the Vice Pres- closed Saturday, Feb. 8, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Brewster was assigned to Southeast Patrol and ident of Investigations of an International Secu- The closures are associated with the ongo- advanced later on to the elite Gang Division, SWAT rity Firm. The company specialized in assisting ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to and Major Offenders Division. In February 2019, Fortune 200 Corpora- four lanes in each direction. he was promoted to sergeant and served Eastside tions with solving and Patrol where he quickly became known as the “fa- mitigating complex se- Ellington hosts e-recycling vorite sergeant” by his offi cers. Always wanting to curity and investiga- The City of Houston Solid Waste Manage- learn new things, Brewster was in the process of tive challenges affecting ment Department’s monthly electronic recy- completing his master’s degree. A nine-year po- their organizations. cling event will take place Saturday, Feb. 8, lice force veteran, Brewster’s wife, Bethany said, From 2002-2013, he at the Neighborhood Recycling Center at El- “Heaven gained a hero,” on Dec. 7, 2019, after he served multiple roles lington Airport from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Re- was fatally shot, while responding to a domestic vi- leading to vice presi- cycling electronics keeps potentially harmful olence call in Magnolia Park. He leaves behind his dent, enterprise security materials out of the waste stream and the envi- wife, parents Lewis and Dobie alumnus Cynthia and crisis management ronment. The collection events take place the (Rentz) Brewster and three sisters: Renee Trager, of the Western Hemi- second Saturday of each month. For additional Ashley Barrera and Lindsay Brewster. sphere at Baker Hughes Joe Olivarez information, visit www.houstonsolidwaste.org Thieves recently broke into storage units at El Franco Lee Park, taking lawn equipment that Shane Nance, Class of 1996 Inc., an oilfi eld services or call 3-1-1. belonged to local youth sports groups. One lawnmower belonging to the Sagemont Beverly As resumes go, Shane Nance has knocked it leader with over 65,000 employees operating in Hills Little League and another belonging to South Belt Girls Softball Association were tak- out of the park. Nance was a member of the U.S. 80 countries. In 2012, the BHI Enterprise Secu- Gulf Freeway closures set en during the incident. See related stories on Pages 1B and 2A. Photo submitted National baseball team from 1998 to 1999 and rity & Crisis Management Team was recognized The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- 2002, earning a silver medal in the 2001 champi- as Security 500’s best program within the oil and way to NASA Bypass/ NASA Rd 1 will be onship. gas industry. In 2013, Olivarez was hired as the closed continuously through 5 a.m. Thursday, Before heading to the pros, Nance played fi rst Global Security Leader for Jacobs, a world Dec. 31. BHI, Melillo named schools to watch baseball for the Univer- premiere design, engineering, construction and The southbound entrance ramp on the Gulf sity of Houston while technical services fi rm delivering end-to-end in- Beverly Hills Intermediate and Melillo Middle Melillo Middle School has been re-designated, fol- working toward a bach- novative solutions, in its 70-year history. Freeway will be completely closed at NASA School have been re-designated as Texas Schools lowing their original designation in 2017. Bypass/NASA Road 1 until further notice. elor’s degree in market- After 30-plus years as a security, resilience to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Both campuses were selected for the designation ing. and investigative professional, Olivarez has en- The southbound entrance ramp on the Gulf Middle-Grades Reform and the Texas Associa- for demonstrating excellence in academics, devel- Freeway will be completely closed at FM 518 After obtaining his abled global businesses to navigate the risks of tion of Secondary School Principals (TASSP). The opmental responsiveness, social equity and organi- bachelor’s degree in 2000, new country entry strategies, operate in high risk until further notice. schools join about 45 schools in the state of Texas zational structure and processes. Two alternate lanes of the Gulf Freeway he was signed to the Los and emerging markets, assist businesses leaders to to be selected for the designation and to be re-des- The Schools to Watch selection process is based Angeles Dodgers in the make informed decisions in merger and acquisition northbound and southbound main lanes and ignated on a written application that requires schools to frontage road lanes will be closed from NASA 11th round of the MLB activities, solve, prosecute and recover millions of Beverly Hills Intermediate has been re-designat- show how they continued to meet rigorous crite- draft for a two-year stint, dollars from embezzled funds or theft of intellectu- Bypass/NASA Road 1 to SH 96/League City ed for the third time. The school was originally des- ria developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Parkway nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through ending in 2002. Nance al property and return businesses to normal opera- ignated as a School to Watch in 2014 and earned Middle-Grades Reform for the past three years. made his big debut on Au- Shane Nance tions after natural disasters or terrorist events. Thursday, Dec. 31. re-designation in 2017. This is the second time that Continued on Page 6A All northbound and southbound entrance gust 24, 2002 when he signed as a relief pitcher for Olivarez received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and exit ramps between NASA Bypass/NASA the Milwaukee Brewers, from 2002-2003. He went in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Road 1 and SH 96/League City Parkway will on to play for the Arizona Diamondbacks from Research from Stephen F. Austin State Universi- be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Man roughed up during robbery 2003-2005 and fi nally, the Kansas City Royals. ty in 1988 and earned a Master’s Degree in Busi- Thursday, Dec. 31. A customer at a convenience store on Bay some snacks around 11 p.m. When the man en- After fi ve years playing for the pros, Nance hung Continued on Page 5A Area Boulevard at Highway 3 was violently tered the store, he spotted the clerk being held on Candidate luncheon Feb. 11 pulled into the shop after he witnessed a robbery the fl oor by some masked men. The Tri County Republican Women group taking place the night of Monday, Jan. 27. The customer attempted to leave the store Eliza Paul honored for promotion will host a luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Golf- According to Webster police, the male patron without being noticed by the suspects, but he was crest Country Club, 2905 County Club Drive went to the newly opened Exxon/711 station for Continued on Page 2A in Pearland, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., allow- ing attendees to meet Republican candidates running for Congressional District 22. Crews respond to Beamer church fire Candidates will take questions on why they are the best person for the job. Network- A church in the 11100 block of Beamer, lo- fi refi ghters arrived on scene around 12:40 p.m. ing will begin at 10:30 a.m.; the program is cated across the street from Beverly Hills Inter- and found light smoke coming form a two-story from 11 a.m. to noon; lunch will follow. Those mediate, caught fi re the afternoon of Wednesday, church. wishing to stay for lunch must RSVP by noon Jan. 22. Upon investigation, they found a fi re that had Friday, Feb. 7. Lunch is $15, payable at the According to the Houston Fire department, Continued on Page 2A door by cash or check only. For information, call Gaylyn DeVine at 832-250-8901. Dobie College Now meets Browning wins Grand Champion Dobie College Now will host a parent meet- ing to discuss enrollment for dual credit for the 2020-2021 school year. Any 10th- or 11th- grade parents are welcome to attend. Repre- sentatives from San Jacinto College will be in attendance to answer any questions. The meet- ing will be Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Dobie cafeteria. For additional information, contact the College Now offi ce at 713-740- 0370. Eliza Paul (third from left) was recently recognized at a dinner for being named the Tex- Heavy trash pickup set as Department of Transportation’s new Houston District engineer. The promotion marks the fi rst time a woman or an Asian-American has held the position. Paul is the wife of state City residents south of Fuqua will have Rep. Dennis Paul (center). Shown above with the couple are, left to right, host Carl Joiner, heavy trash pickup Thursday, Feb. 13, (sec- chair, Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership; Rebecca Lilley, director of Physician ond Thursday of the month). City residents Resources, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital; Keri Taylor, wife of state Sen. Larry north of Fuqua and west of the Gulf Freeway Taylor; Sen. Larry Taylor; and Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College. will have heavy trash pickup on Friday, Feb. Photo by Marie Flickinger 14, (second Friday of the month). February is for junk waste, but tree waste will also be ac- cepted. For additional information, visit www. houstontx.gov/solidwaste or call 311. Constable candidate forum planned PIP set for Feb. 18 In an effort to familiarize voters with candidates All fi ve candidates running for the position The Houston Police Department’s Positive running for Harris County Precinct 2 constable, a have been invited to participate in the event. At Interaction Program will meet Tuesday, Feb. group of local homeowners associations, led by the press time, all had agreed to take part, with the ex- 18, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Southeast Sagemont Civic Club, will host a candidate forum ception of incumbent Chris Diaz, who said he had Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at The Gardens, located at a scheduling confl ict. Organizers reportedly of- room on the first floor. Guest speaker to be 12001 Beamer. A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 fered to reschedule the event to accommodate Di- announced. PIP is held the third Tuesday of Clear Brook High School’s Naomi Browning won big Thursday, Jan. 23, at the 38th annual p.m., with the forum starting promptly at 7 p.m. az’s schedule but did not hear back from the cur- the month and consists of police and citizens Clear Creek ISD Livestock Show and Auction, selling her grand champion steer for $6,500. Each participating candidate will be asked the rent constable. working together for safer neighborhoods. A total of more than $153,000 was raised for FFA students across the district this year. See same preplanned questions. Candidate questions Other candidates running for the position in- For additional information, call HPD Officer related story on Page 5A. Photo submitted may be submitted in advance to Sagemontcc@ clude Jerry Garcia, George Goffney Jr., Alberto Richard Buitron at 832-395-1776. gmail.com. Continued on Page 3A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 6, 2020 In My Opinion Elected offi cials share their words Man roughed up during robbery Dokhani backs Jerry Staten supports HC Thieves target new store’s ATM Mayor, sheriff launch youth Continued from Page 1A to harm him. edly said the Lord’s Prayer Garcia for constable Constable Goffney unsuccessful. As he entered Inside the store, three sus- to himself seven times during I am pleased to see one of our club’s This letter is tendered to the editor to homeless anti-traffi cking plan his car, one of the suspects pects, whose faces were hid- the ordeal. long-time members is running for a very show support and endorsement of Mr. tried to pull him from his ve- den by cinched hoodies, had Investigators believe the important position, Harris County Pre- George Goffney, Jr., for Constable at Mayor Sylvester Turner announced about traffi cking.” hicle, and a fi ght ensued. used a large orange crowbar crooks are not beginners. cinct 2 Constable. Harris County Precinct Two. last week that the city of Houston’s an- “Protecting homeless youth from fall- The victim was eventual- to pry open and clean out the Anyone with information Jerry Garcia has been involved as a Mr. Goffney has shown himself to be ti-traffi cking case managers and the Har- ing victim to human traffi cking predators ly overpowered and dragged shop’s ATM. is urged to contact Crime volunteer with our non-profi t youth orga- sincere in his desire to serve the Precinct ris County Sheriff’s Offi ce Homeless Out- requires law enforcement, local govern- back into the store. Once in- The clerk was not injured Stoppers of Houston at 713- nization for over 15 years. He has been Two community and/or Harris County as reach Team (HCSO HOT) will launch a ment, and our community partners to all side, he was forced to lay on during the robbery. The cus- 222-TIPS (8477). Tips can be a volunteer coach and a mentor working a whole. six-month pilot program with a specifi c pull in the same strategic direction,” said the ground next to the store tomer suffered minor scratch- submitted anonymously, and with the youth and sharing his knowledge Mr. Goffney has been deeply involved focus on increasing victim identifi cation Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. “We clerk and assured by the es and bruises from the tipsters may qualify for a re- in our community. in community affairs and in the develop- in homeless youth. The HCSO HOT and are excited to join Mayor Turner and all crooks that they did not plan struggle. The patron report- ward if it leads to an arrest. In addition to his law enforcement ment of the Second Chance Program to case managers from the Mayor’s An- the organizations involved in this joint qualifi cations, Jerry’s personal qualities help people with economic and commu- ti-Human Traffi cking division, along with effort to protect those who need us the make him well-suited for the leadership nity issues in the Harris County area at outreach specialists from The Landing most.” Crews respond to church fire position he is running for. His compas- large. and United Against Human Traffi cking, “Our hope is to meet these youth sion and selfl ess nature had provided So, please, receive this letter as our will ride with HCSO deputies to distribute where they are and connect them to Continued from Page 1A of heat or fi re throughout the The blaze caused approx- mentorship to countless number of un- public endorsement and support of Mr. goodie bags and talk with the vulnerable available services and support. We are put itself out prior to their building. imately $50,000 in damages. derprivileged youth. He has always been George Goffney, Jr., as our candidate population about available (anti-)traffi ck- encouraged by the steps Houston is tak- arrival. HFD Arson investigators Firefi ghters saved around there for us offering his assistance when- for Constable at Harris County Precinct ing services. ing to enhance victim services, and as Crews extinguished re- were requested to determine $30,000 in property. ever needed gone above and beyond. Two!! Thank you, your paper and your A rotating calendar of participating The Landing expands into youth advoca- maining hot spots and used the cause and origin of the Emergency crews from I am confi dent Jerry will make an out- readers for your attention with this matter. human traffi cking outreach specialists cy, this program will support our efforts a thermal imaging camera to fi re. The cause was ruled as Stations 70, 61 and 52 re- standing leader based on his years of Sincerely, will share these responsibilities twice a to help young victims of traffi cking in our search for possible extension incendiary. sponded to this incident. work experience and community involve- C. Staten, Jr. month with the HCSO HOT beginning in city.” – Cara Parker, Executive Director, ment. I am pleased to highly recommend Director of Project March. The Landing Boy Scouts of America Jerry for the Constable position and wish Publisher’s note: Would the author of a The traffi cking risk prevention unit is “We are thrilled to partner with the City one of the city’s responses to a 2017 of Houston in their efforts to identify traf- Calling all girls and boys from kindergarten to fi fth grade, ages 5 to 11, to join the Boy him good luck moving forward. letter from Ruben/Imelda Hernandez call Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 773. Regards, Alex Dokhani Marie Flickinger at 281-481-5656 to con- research study that revealed that 1 in 5 fi cking victims within the homeless popu- homeless youth is a victim of traffi cking lation. These individuals are often over- The group meets at Stuchbery Elementary School, 11210 Hughes Road, Tuesdays President fi rm identity so we may print your letter. from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. South Belt Youth Soccer Club Thank you. Marie Flickinger in the United States. Prior to assembling looked in the traffi cking conversation and this outreach team, the Mayor’s Anti-Hu- we are thankful for the Mayor’s efforts to For information about becoming a Cub Scout, contact Thomas Fitzgerald at ro- man Traffi cking division worked with the shine a light on these vulnerable youth. [email protected] or text at 832-692-0672. Clear Creek retired teachers gather Feb. 11 Coalition on Homeless to add questions We are confi dent through this collabora- The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers announced its upcoming meeting for to its Universal Assessment for housing tive approach, many of our young adults Tuesday, Feb. 11. The speaker for the CCART meeting will be Kevin McGowan from the to assess people for traffi cking victim- will be able to live free and heal from their Elected offi cials share their words Lone Star Flight Museum. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with a social gathering and ization. Incorporating this into the as- exploitation.” – Timeka Walker, Executive coffee. The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. At the close of the meeting the group will sessment was the fi rst step in building a Director, United Against Human Traffi ck- serve its annual Valentine fried chicken /potluck luncheon. bridge for traffi cking victims to shelters ing President signs bill to study Emancipation The meetings are held at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in and eventually long-term housing. This new pilot is aligned with the Seabrook. All Texas retired school employees from the area are invited. Annual dues are $50. “Human traffi cking is prevalent among City’s Anti-Human Traffi cking Strategic Trail from Galveston to Houston into law our homeless youth. By joining forces Plan and its overall goal to increase vic- Israeli folk dancing announces upcoming dates with the HCSO HOT and our longstand- tim identifi cation by setting up a variety U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) of how critical slavery was to the develop- ing partners, The Landing and United of referral streams. The plan has been and U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jack- ment of the state and nation. Israeli folk dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 son Lee (TX-18) released the following “I feel like doing a dance,” Lee said p.m. Due to the schedule of the Jewish high holy days this year, the February sessions will be Against Human Traffi cking, we will be dubbed the fi rst comprehensive munici- able to increase victim identifi cation with pal response in the U.S. by Polaris Proj- statements after President Trump signed after Trump signed a bill co-authored by Feb. 10, 17 and 24. March dates are 2, 9, 16, 23 and 25. the Emancipation National Historic Trail Lee and Cornyn that paves a path toward The cost is $4 per session or $35 for 10 sessions for CSH members. Nonmembers are $5 a the safety, security and expertise of the ect and can be found at humantraffi ck HCSO HOT,” Mayor Turner said. “Like all inghouston.org. Study Act into law. This legislation, intro- a 51-mile Emancipation Trail from Gal- session or $45 for 10 sessions. Newcomers are welcome. duced by Sen. Cornyn in the Senate and veston to Houston. Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El Camino Real and is the conservative victims of traffi cking, it is important that For more information about this initia- we work to uphold the dignity of those tive or any of our other initiatives, please by Rep. Jackson Lee in the House, pro- The bill commissions a study for this synagogue in the Bay Area. For more information, contact the synagogue offi ce at 281-488- vides for the study of the Emancipation trail and is a necessary fi rst step toward a 5861 or at [email protected]. that carry the additional burden of being contact Minal Patel Davis, Special Ad- homeless. I also want to point out that visor to Mayor on Human Traffi cking National Historic Trail, a 51-mile route national landmark commemorating when this program leverages existing resourc- at 832.393.0977 or minal.davis@hous from the former Osterman Building and Texas slaves learned they were free. On NASA Aglow Lighthouse meets Feb. 13 es and the political will to do something tontx.gov. Reedy Chapel in Galveston to Freed- June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Grang- The Lighthouse of NASA Aglow cordially invites one to join the monthly meeting Thurs- men’s Town and Emancipation Park in er and Union troops sailed into Galveston day, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3, Webster. NASA Aglow Houston. Bay, where he issued General Order No. 3 welcomes Stephanie Vigers, assistant pastor of “Church on Fire Christian Center” in Houston as Sheriff launches effort to stop “This law honors those Texas families informing them of the Emancipation Proc- February’s speaker. Vigers hosted the Houston Crusade with the late Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke who travelled from Galveston to Hous- lamation that President Abraham Lincoln in February 2015. She launched the “Awakening the Diamonds” Women’s Network in Texas, Lou- ton to share the monumental news that had signed nearly 2½ years earlier. isiana, New York and Africa, which is focused on women knowing their identity and fulfi lling their violence before it happens all slaves had been freed,” said Sen. The proposed trail would begin at the destiny. Vigers hosts a TV show broadcasting bi-monthly to more than 160 nations. Along with her Cornyn. “I thank President Trump and building where Granger made his an- husband, Donnell Vigers, she currently serves as chair for the upcoming Revival for Survival of the Recently the Harris County Sheriff Ed through various counties to invite folks my colleagues in Congress for support- nouncement and would go along Inter- USA gathering scheduled for Oct. 10 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Everyone is welcomed. Gonzalez publicly announced the launch to the Houston Livestock Show and Ro- ing the study of this trail to celebrate their state 45 and Texas 3 to Freedman’s Town For more information email Lorene Kelling at [email protected]. of our latest effort to stop violence before it deo. Started in 1951, this long-standing legacy and remind future generations of before ending in Emancipation Park in ever happens. In the past, law enforcement tradition serves as an important part of how far our nation has come.” Houston. Harris County Master Gardeners lecture Feb. 13 has taken a reactive approach to crime, re- our culture here in Harris County. See the “The signing of HR 434 and its Sen- After that fi rst Juneteenth, Freedman’s The Harris County Master Gardeners will hold its second Thursday Lecture Series “Purple sponding to calls for service after the fact. sights of their visit below. ate companion bill is a historic moment Town, located in Houston’s Fourth Ward, Martins” by Matt Fendley, professor at University of Houston Clear Lake, Feb. 13, from 10 to Our new Behavioral Threat Manage- Last week, HCSO Community En- for the State of Texas and for the nation,” became a destination for newly free 11:30 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. This event is free and ment Unit will focus on proactive strate- gagement Unit and District 5 patrol said Rep. Jackson Lee. “This Emancipa- blacks from Texas and Louisiana. no registration is required. For more information, contact 713-274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. gies that can potentially prevent acts of deputies hosted the Citizen Response tion Trail will become only the second in The Emancipation Trail will be only violence by stalkers and others who ex- to Active Shooter Training class. Public the history of the United States to com- the second National Historic Trail hon- hibit behaviors that often lead to violence. safety is always our number goal as a memorate the history of African Amer- oring African American history, the other Free legal clinic for veterans Feb. 8 I sat down with Fox 26 and discussed in law enforcement agency, and reaching icans. It will provide enhanced knowl- one being the 54 miles between Selma Veterans who need legal advice or legal assistance can visit a free legal clinic scheduled in Gal- depth the expectations of this unit and its out to our communities through educa- veston County on Saturday, Feb. 8. The clinic will be held at the Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic, edge about the historic announcement and Montgomery in Alabama — which, importance to our community. tion helps us achieve this goal. This class by Captain Granger that the slaves were in a march led by Martin Luther King Jr. 3828 Avenue N, Galveston, from 9 a.m. until noon. No appointment is necessary. The clinic is a Last week the HCSO Junior Mounted educates the public how to prepare, pre- public service of the Galveston County Bar Association and the Veterans Legal Initiative, with free. I am excited that we were able to se- in 1965, capped a civil rights campaign Posse stopped by for the annual Pony vent and react during an active shooter cure this legislation in a very short peri- that would lead to passage of the Voting funding from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. Express Ride Proclamation. It’s been event. Stay tuned for more free classes Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can receive one-on-one advice and counsel at the od of time which now establishes the fi rst Rights Act. my honor as Sheriff to welcome these throughout the year coming to a location historic trail solely within the boundaries Given the long presence of African clinic from a volunteer attorney in any area of law, including family, wills and probate, consumer, riders to Harris County as they journey near you. real estate and tax law, as well as disability and veterans benefi ts. Veterans who need ongoing legal of the State of Texas. This will be a great Americans in the United States and their representation and who qualify for legal aid may be assigned a pro bono attorney. asset for the citizens of the State of Tex- deep cultural impact, it’s shameful no The Houston Bar Foundation and Houston Volunteer Lawyers also sponsor weekly Friday af- Olson, Lesko praise executive order as and I am delighted to have introduced other trails acknowledge their presence ternoon clinics at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center from 1 - 4:30 p.m. in Mental Health this bill in the House and very pleased and contributions. Building 108-A. Recipients are asked to arrive by 4 p.m. to be seen. More information about the to combat human traffi cking that Senator Cornyn joined me by intro- This is even more reason why a tip of clinics is available at www.hba.org. Victims’ Rights Caucus Republican forward to working with the White House ducing it in the Senate.” the hat should be given to Lee, Cornyn The Veterans Legal Initiative is a program of the Houston Bar Association and Houston Volun- Co-Chairs Reps. Pete Olson (TX-22) to fi ght this evil and end human traffi ck- The Houston Democrat has been one and Trump. Their bipartisan effort to give teer Lawyers, with funding from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, the Houston Bar Foun- and Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) praised Pres- ing.” of Trump’s most persistent critics since a fuller version of our nation’s history dation and the Texas Veterans Commission. ident Donald Trump’s new executive or- President Trump’s new executive or- he took offi ce, and the president hasn’t should inspire other efforts and lead to der to combat human traffi cking and the der, signed Friday, creates a new po- had much good to say about Lee. But more National Historic Trails honoring exploitation of children on the Internet, sition in the White House dedicated let’s give credit to both, as well as Sen. those too often ignored. PARC shares upcoming meeting information John Cornyn, for working together to The dance between Lee and Trump The Pearland Area Republican Club announces its February and March meeting dates. The issuing the following joint statement: to fi ghting human traffi cking. It also di- “We applaud President Trump’s bold rects the State Department to organize honor African American history and tell- won’t last long, but their partnership is annual PARC Souper Saturday fundraiser will be Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Church of ing a more expansive and accurate story leading to something that will endure. Christ Annex, 2217 North Grand Blvd. in Pearland. One can meet local Republican candidates action today to combat the horrors of hu- federal resources on human traffi cking and elected offi cials while enjoying delicious homemade soups, cornbread and desserts. A dona- man traffi cking. Whether online or in our through a new website. Additionally, the tion of $20 per person (not tax-deductible) can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more backyards, the scourge of modern-day order directs other different agencies to information, contact Pat Smajstrla at 281-435-3097 or Cindy Simpson at 713-501-4123. slavery must be eliminated. Empower- improve their methods for tracking and Financial aid tips for February Join the group for the “Paint Pearland Red” social Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Al- ing our communities with the federal re- combating human traffi cking as well as lendale’s Kitchen and Cocktails, 5010 Broadway in Pearland (by the “old” Pearland movie sources created by this executive order the sharing of intelligence regarding hu- The federal government The college or an agency mation. theatre). If one has not registered to vote, there will be the opportunity to do so. The group is key to making that happen. We look man traffi cking. requires many students who working with the school will KHEAA is a public, non- anticipates 2020 is going to be an exciting and fun year. Next month’s meeting will be Thurs- submit the Free Application let students know if their in- profi t agency established in day, March 12, at Pearland Church of Christ – Annex 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. Doors for Federal Student Aid (FAF- formation is being verifi ed. 1966 to improve students’ ac- open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Cindy Simp- Leader checks out social media SA) to verify the information Students and parents need cess to college. It provides in- son at 713-501-4123. included on the FAFSA. The to take this process serious- formation about fi nancial aid By Natalie Abarca posts have been shared to group, a member posted vid- students requiring verifi cation ly, according to the Kentucky and fi nancial literacy at no Local library events set The South Belt Girls multiple Facebook pages. eos. The member reported that are chosen by the U.S. De- Higher Education Assistance cost to students and parents. Bracewell Branch Library Softball Association and A member of People of the suspects in the videos bur- partment of Education. Authority. Students chosen KHEAA also helps col- The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: Sagemont Beverly Hills Face- Sagemont 2 Facebook group glarized their mother’s home Used to apply for most for verifi cation cannot re- leges manage their student Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors book pages posted pictures reported that a tailgate that on Sagegreen Drive in the af- federal and many state student ceive their fi nancial aid until loan default rates and verify Monday, Feb. 10, 10:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics and reported that sometime was stolen last week was re- ternoon of Feb. 2. The mem- aid programs, the FAFSA asks they complete the verifi cation information submitted on the questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizen- Saturday or Sunday night covered. The member thanks ber states that the incident was detailed questions about the process. As soon as they are FAFSA. For more informa- ship application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. thieves broke into their the community for their help. reported to local police. income and fi nancial resourc- contacted, they should pro- tion about those services, vis- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by ap- equipment storages and stole The member also recom- On the same Facebook es of students. The parents of vide any information that is it www.kheaa.com. pointment only. Call the library to sign up. the lawnmowers and weed mends for anybody that got page a member posted that dependent students must also required. Putting it off will In addition, KHEAA dis- Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by eater. A report has been fi led their tailgate stolen to go their vehicle was stolen. The provide that information. Stu- only lead to frustration if the burses private Advantage appointment only. with local authorities. The or- to the Constable’s offi ce on vehicle was stolen at 3 a.m., dents are considered depen- process isn’t fi nished when Education Loans for its sis- Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime.; 11:15 a.m. Toddler playtime. Toddle around ganizations are asking South Beamer, as there have been a on Jan. 31, in the 77034 area. dent if they are undergradu- classes are ready to start. ter agency, Kentucky High- with the library staff for stories, songs, and activities that will help develop a toddler’s social, motor, Belt families to help and keep few tailgates recovered. Take The vehicle was a 2017 FIAT ates under 24 years old, not If students who have been er Education Student Loan and literacy skills. This session is intended for children ages 6 months to 4 years and their caregivers. a lookout. Contact the Harris an ID and pictures of the ve- 500x with the passenger door married, have no dependents, asked for verifi cation decide Corporation. For more infor- Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1– 2:30 p.m. Computer basics County Sheriff’s department hicle. handle missing. If there is are not veterans, or were not not to attend a college, they mation about Advantage Ed- For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. with any information. The On the same Facebook any information, contact the orphans or wards of the court should let the college know so ucation Loans, visit www.ad Bracewell hours are: Thursday noon – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; member. until age 19. it will stop requesting infor- vantageeducationloan.com. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bay Area Vaping Task Parker Williams Library Note: Income tax help by AARP Foundation is available at Parker Williams Library Mon- days and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 13 with volunteer tax assistants. Bring all Force holds meeting Our Family Has Grown! tax documents and Social Security card. The Bay Area Alliance for epidemic touching our kids.” The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: Youth and Families recently “The Alliance has been Thursday, Feb. 6, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Sudoku for Adults. Learn the tricks of solving Sudoku held its fi rst meeting of the working hard to educate our puzzles from longtime afi cionado Marie. Practice logical thinking skills and keep one’s brain Bay Area Vaping Task Force community about the dangers active. Games are provided and all levels are welcome. Feb. 4. The Task Force is a of e-cigarettes,” said Amanda Thursday, Feb. 6, 5 p.m. Harry Potter Kahoot! Family Trivia Night, for ages 8 and older. joint collaborative effort with McLauchlin, Coalition Man- Bring an internet capable device and battle against other teams for prizes. Clear Creek ISD, Friends- ager of the Bay Area Alliance. Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. VR Gaming, for ages 12 and older. Meet at the library to explore wood ISD, and surrounding “We realized it was time to a new world of gaming with the Playstation VR rig to test all one’s senses. communities. The Bay Area bring our community togeth- Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. San Jacinto College Health Career Grant session. Vaping Task Force is open to er to create actionable tasks For those thinking of going back to school, this is an informational session about the Health anyone wanting more infor- to change the tide on this very Career Pathways Partnership Grant, funded by Health and Human Services. It provides tu- mation on the dangerous vap- serious problem.” Now with two locations to ition-free training to low-income individuals for select health occupation courses/programs. ing trend among teens in the The Bay Area Alliance for Since this grant is lottery-based, so not all eligible applicants will be accepted. community and schools and Youth and Families will also better serve our community Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: wanting to be part of address- be hosting informational pre- Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies from birth to 18 months, featuring a moth- ing the problem. sentations in our offi ces on Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home er-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. “Vaping not only is harm- the current state of the vaping 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features ing our students’ health, it is trend in the community. The stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. taking a tremendous amount next presentation will be on 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic of time from our administra- Feb. 18, at 9:30 a.m. and also internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. tive team that wants to focus at 6:30 p.m., 2903 Falcon Pass Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features on instruction not on chas- Drive. Refreshments will be funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. ing vape related issues,” said provided. RSVP to LTracy@ Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin at 9 Thad Roher, Superintendent CCISD.net, if one would like a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s a great time to take a class to help with a skill for of Friendswood ISD. “This to attend. Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. For more information on these programs, has direct effect on campus For more information, con- speak with Loc Bui. learning. Vaping also crosses tact the Bay Area Alliance for make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, For more information on all other programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. all student groups – none are Youth and Families at 281- and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; immune. We have to work to- 284-0370 or visit www.ccisd. Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. gether to address the newest net/alliance. Thursday, February 6, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Quasar spotlights SJC history of success CTHS, Pasadena Chamber The Bay Area Hous- of trustees who establish the the last decade. fundamental to the economic Hellyer. “Working alongside ton Economic Partnership strategic goals for the college Additional facilities have well being of the region.” organizations such as the honored San Jacinto Col- and are focused on the suc- also been renovated during In addition to adding and Bay Area Houston Econom- of Commerce produce new web series lege Chancellor Dr. Brenda cess of our students.” that time, all to meet the renovating facilities over ic Partnership, we know we Hellyer with the prestigious Hellyer was named the needs of today’s students. the last decade, San Jacin- can help grow the economy The Audio and Video and visual production includ- pate in the program.” grow the pathway, as well Quasar Award for Economic fi fth chancellor of San Ja- Among those buildings are to College has made signif- in our region and provide our Production pathway at Dr. ing fi lming, sound produc- For students involved in as “Discover Pasadena” Development Excellence Fri- cinto College in May 2009. the Maritime Technology icant changes to help stu- partners with the talented and Kirk Lewis Career and tion, lighting and video edit- AV, it’s not just a pathway, as the students progress in day night during an awards Throughout the last decade and Training Center, which dents fi nish what they start. skilled workforce they need Technical High School, ing. it’s a passion. Students often their skills. Eckles plans to dinner at South Shore Har- she has worked with the opened in March 2016; the The college transitioned to for decades to come.” along with Pasadena In- Through audio video, stu- work on crafts outside school showcase the AV program bour Resort and Conference board of trustees and college LyondellBasell Center for a simplifi ed tuition model, U.S. Congressman Dr. dependent School Dis- dents cover large events such time, learning about topics and the promise of all stu- Center. employees to create transfor- Petrochemical, Energy, & which eliminates registration Brian Babin, representing trict, is partnering with as Pasadena’s Taste of the including music and photog- dents involved. The Quasar Award is pre- mational change at the col- Technology, which opened in fees and adopts a standard Texas’ 36th Congressional the Pasadena Chamber of Town and the McDonald’s raphy in their spare time. “The students here ab- sented annually to an out- lege, resulting in a more than September 2019; the EDGE per-credit-hour rate that al- District, issued a statement Commerce to produce a Texas Invitational, along The opportunity to grow solutely have potential. standing elected offi cial or 106 percent increase in the Center at the Houston Space- lows for upfront budgeting and recognized Hellyer from new web series. with smaller events such as creatively in their chosen ca- They take initiative, stay business leader who has number of certifi cates and port, which opened in Janu- and cost transparency to help the House of Representatives The new series titled, weddings, quinceañeras and reer fi eld is not lost on stu- on task and do a great job,” demonstrated a strong, con- degrees awarded, a nearly ary 2020; and the new Gen- students plan their expenses fl oor. “Discover Pasadena” will sweet sixteen birthday par- dents. he said. tinual effort to support the 20 percent increase in enroll- eration Park campus, which without additional unexpect- In Babin’s remarks, which be fi lmed and produced ties. “CTHS is a great school The fi rst episode of business foundations of the ment and a national top 10 will open fall 2020. ed fi nancial obstacles. The were published in the Con- by CTHS students, in When asked about the for you to learn your craft as “Discover Pasadena” will greater Bay Area Houston community college recogni- “Dr. Hellyer is a shining college also implemented gressional record Jan. 16, he conjunction with the Pas- knowledge and experience a high school student,” said premiere at the end of communities. tion from the Aspen Institute. example of excellence that Open Books, an open educa- said in part, “I rise today to adena Chamber of Com- that he has gained by partic- Joe Espinzoa, a junior in the January and videos will “While the Quasar plaque As part of that change, the Quasar Award exem- tional resource program that congratulate an exceptional merce. ipating in the AV pathway, program. be posted to the Pasadena has my name on, this is re- San Jacinto College has en- plifi es,” said Bob Mitchell, provides students access to educator, San Jacinto Col- “Discover Pasade- Yosserick Funez, a junior at Troy Eckles, the new Au- Chamber of Commerce’s ally for the San Jacinto Col- hanced the student experi- BAHEP President, during free or low-cost textbooks lege Chancellor Dr. Bren- na” will feature positive CTHS, said that he considers dio and Visual Production website, Facebook and lege community,” said Helly- ence and improved educa- his remarks at the award din- and digital course materials da Hellyer, on receiving the news stories focusing on himself, “fortunate to partici- instructor at CTHS, hopes to YouTube. er. “The work at San Jacinto tional accessibility. When the ner. “She has taken San Ja- that has saved students more prestigious Quasar Award for business and economic College is accomplished by new Generation Park Cam- cinto College into the 21st than $6.5 million in textbook Economic Development Ex- development, as well as, an amazing team of em- pus opens this fall – the fi fth century with the addition of costs over three years. This cellence from the Bay Area improvements happening ployees. The success of San campus for the college – it programs that are essential fall, the college will begin Houston Partnership. within the city. Jacinto College is due to a will complete the construc- to building and maintaining offering the Bachelor of Sci- “After becoming chancel- “We plan to high- strong and visionary board tion of 16 new facilities over the skilled workforce that is ence in nursing, a program lor of San Jacinto College in light the kind and hard- designed for registered nurs- May 2009, Hellyer led a rig- working people who call es with an associate degree orous strategic planning pro- Pasadena home,” said who are currently working in cess to transform the image Erin Webb, the director Dr. Hellyer’s family celebrates the fi eld. of the college. These efforts of media and marketing The college has imple- have transformed San Jacinto for the Pasadena Cham- mented many additional sup- College into a modern com- ber of Commerce and the port programs and initiatives munity college, offering stu- new host of “Discover during the last 10 years as dents education in collabora- Pasadena.” well, including campus food tive classrooms and hands-on The fi rst guest of the pantries and a free campus training with equipment they series, mayor of Pasadena café voucher system to help will encounter as they move Jeff Wagner, was greeted alleviate students’ food in- into the workforce. Madam by a fi lm and sound crew securities, a coat closet, as- Speaker, I thank Dr. Hellyer full of excited students sistance with immunizations for her dedication as Chan- who said they had been and more. These resources cellor of San Jacinto College looking forward to the in- help students overcome some and for her outstanding com- terview all week. of the obstacles associated munity engagement in the During the interview, with pursuing a higher edu- greater Bay Area.” Wagner spoke about the cation credential which al- Recent Quasar Award re- upcoming improvements lows them to focus on class- cipients include Texas Land to the area parks, among room learning and course Commissioner George P. other topics and compli- work. Bush (2019), Houston May- mented the students on “As San Jacinto College or Sylvester Turner (2018), their work. heads into the next decade, Sen. Larry Taylor (2017), Students in the AV we will continue to provide Clear Creek ISD Superinten- pathway at CTHS partic- students and the community dent Dr. Greg Smith (2016), ipate in the program all with evolving, innovative, Dr. William “Bill” Mer- four years of high school Shown is Jeff Wagner, mayor of Pasadena, and Erin Webb, director of media and and necessary programs and rell (2015) and University and gain hands-on expe- marketing for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the new host of “Discover services that meet the re- of Houston Chancellor Dr. rience in aspects of audio Pasadena.” Photo submitted gion’s needs,” concluded Renu Khator (2014). CCISD announces 2020 Science & Engineering Fair awards On Wednesday, Jan. percent increase in secondary sor, Science Applications In- Jesse A. Dorrington 2020 “Developing a High-Fidelity School, “Sound Speed Es- 22, Clear Creek ISD rec- participation. ternational Corporation and Grand Award Runner Up Life Pedestrian and Evacuations timation in Layered Media ognized hundreds of stu- The judges selected Grand Exhibit and Reception spon- Science, Monika Kardos, Dynamic Model to Optimize Using the Angular Coher- Honoring Dr. Brenda Hellyer (far left), chancellor of San Jacinto College, during dents for their work and an awards dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center when Award winners and place sor, University of Houston – Clear Horizons Early College Crowd Emergency Evacuation ence of Plane Waves.” scientifi c achievements at winners. Also in the compe- Clear Lake, were on hand to High School, “The Interaction Response Time.” Junior division, Pattu she received the prestigious Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence the 2020 Science & Engi- were members of her family, left to right, Carter Wildeman (nephew), Rusty tition, 130 junior and senior congratulate the winners. of Nicotine and E-Liquid Fla- Jesse A. Dorrington 2020 Rajagopalan Award, Ella neering Fair awards night. division winners became el- The 2020 CCISD Science vors.” Grand Award, Engineering, Schreiter, Brookside Inter- Hellyer (husband), Reilly Hellyer (son), Andrea Hellyer (sister-in-law) and Rob The annual event is the cul- Hellyer (brother-in-law). Photo submitted igible to advance to the Sci- & Engineering Fair Grand Jesse A. Dorrington 2020 Camille Chuduc, Clear Brook mediate, “The Construc- mination of several months ence & Engineering Fair of Award winners and their en- Grand Award, Physical Sci- High School, “An Encapsu- tion of a Wearable, Silent, of work and campus level Houston Feb. 14 – 15. Sev- tries include: ence, Sharil Maredia, Clear lated Filtering Device for Mi- Wireless Metronome Con- competitions that qualify eral students received spe- Jesse A. Dorrington 2020 Springs High School, “Sound croplastic Removal in Water.” trolled by the Conductor’s students in grades fourth cial recognition through the Grand Award, Life Science, Speed Estimation in Layered iYar Fine Arts Award 2020 Movements.” Candidate forum set Feb. 12 through 12th to compete iYar Fine Arts Award, which Maggie Davidson, Clear Falls Media Using the Angular Co- Sound Music through Science Elementary division, at the district-level contest, is presented to students with High School, “Bioinformatic herence of Plane Waves.” – Universal Peace through The Shruti Laya Award, Continued from Page 1A munity, all Precinct 2 are wel- Skyscraper Shadows, Park which potentially leads fi ne arts-related science proj- and Statistical Investigation Jesse A. Dorrington 2020 Music: Lydia Simons, Greene “Bert” Rivera and Daniel Vela. come to attend. Place, Park Place Reveille and to recognition on awards ects. of the Effect of Cosmetics on Grand Award Runner Up, Senior division, Sulochana Elementary, “Master- Vela is the lone Republican Other participating subdi- Scarsdale. night. The 2020 Science & Engi- Diversity of the Skin Microbi- Physical Science, Emily Trout- Pattabhiraman Award, Sharil ing a Grande Jete Ballet candidate running in the high- visions include Ashley Pointe, Primary Election Day is This year, the district neering Fair Presenting spon- ome.” man, Clear Creek High School, Maredia, Clear Springs High Leap.” ly Democratic district. Glenbrook Valley, Gulf Free- scheduled for Tuesday, March celebrated the 60th an- The event is free and open way Oaks, Kirkwood, Mead- 3, with early voting beginning niversary of the CCISD to the public. While the forum owbrook Freeway, Rainbow Tuesday, Feb. 18. The general Science & Engineering was organized to educate res- Valley, Riverstone Ranch, election will take place Tues- Fair. idents of the South Belt com- Sagemeadow, Sagemont Park, day, Nov. 3. “Through your com- mitment to your projects and making new discov- eries, you are continuing Intuitive works on space platform a long legacy of experi- Intuitive Machines will to assisting Axiom in design- background and bringing mentation, innovation and support construction of the ing and creating an innovative striking new concepts of de- excellence in Clear Creek fi rst commercial space plat- commercial space solution to sign and commercialization to ISD,” said Dr. Greg Smith, form which will attach to the fulfi ll NASA’s goal of acceler- bear,” said Dr. Timothy Crain, superintendent of schools International Space Station ating the growth of a thriving Intuitive Machines vice presi- to the crowd of future sci- and one day serve as its suc- commercial economy in low- dent of research and develop- entists and engineers. cessor. earth orbit.” ment. The fair also coincid- On Jan. 27, 2020, NASA Appendix I to the Next- In a statement, Axiom ver- ed with NASA’s 20th an- selected Axiom Space as the STEP-2 BAA’s primary ob- balized plans to launch a node niversary of continuous winner of the NextSTEP-2 jective is to successfully de- module, research and manu- human presence on the Appendix I solicitation. The velop commercial markets facturing facility, crew habitat International Space Sta- solicitation sought to grant ac- through demonstration of and glass-paneled earth ob- tion. In his remarks, Char- cess to the International Space products and services in one servatory to form the “Axiom lie Stegemoeller, a rep- Station’s Node 2 Forward port or more habitable commer- Segment” of the ISS. Axiom’s resentative for the 2020 for a commercial space station. cial elements attached to ISS new commercial platform will Science & Engineering Intuitive Machines will Node 2 Forward port and to signifi cantly increase the us- Fair Presenting Sponsor support Axiom with engineer- transition to a long-term, sus- able and habitable volume of Science Applications In- ing design and development tainable, commercial, human the ISS, provide for novel ave- ternational Corporation, during the completion of the spacefl ight enterprise in low- nues of research in areas such highlighted this incredi- NextSTEP-2 Appendix. earth orbit where NASA is as isolation studies and earth ble achievement and en- “For years, Axiom and In- one of many customers. observation and allow a grad- couraged students to think tuitive Machines have been “You could tell from the ual transfer of the innovative about how they might im- strategic partners dedicated very fi rst concept and engi- work being done on-station to pact the future. to the advancement of aero- neering reviews that the Axi- prevent interruptions when the Another exciting aspect space,” said Steve Altemus, om team got it and were both ISS is ultimately retired. to this year’s event was Intuitive Machines president leveraging lessons learned For more information, visit the change in location to and CEO. “We look forward from their human spacefl ight https://axiomspace.com. the newly opened Learner Twelve-Year and Lucky 13 Science and Engineering Fair participants Mark, Clear Springs High School; Sharil Maredia, Clear Springs Support Center (formerly celebrated their achievements at the 60th Annual Science & Engineer- High School; and Muhammad Zain, Clear Brook High School. Shown Clear Lake High School ing Fair Awards Night Jan. 22 at Clear Creek ISD’s Learner Support below with gift cards in hand are, left to right, Ravi Iyer, iYar Fine 9th Grade Center). The Center. Shown above displaying winning trophies are, left to right, Arts founder and director; Sophia Evans, Seabrook Intermediate recently renovated facil- Melvin Briscoe IV, Clear Creek High School; Rachel Passantino, Clear School; Drew Holland, Seabrook Intermediate School; Ella Schreiter, ity fulfi lled its purpose Creek High School; Joelliane Langevine, Clear Lake High School; Brookside Intermediate School; Danetta Paul, Brookside Intermedi- as a hub for community Anna Pinchen, Clear Brook High School; Brienne Grimm, Clear ate School; Sharil Maredia, Clear Springs High School; and Dr. Greg partnerships and special Falls High School; Christopher Colling, Clear Falls High School; Ally Smith, superintendent of schools. Photos submitted events by providing ample space for both the second- ary judging and the awards night ceremony. The district is grateful for the time and effort of the more than 100 volun- teers who evaluated the student projects. Projects are judged on a wide range of criteria, in- cluding reliable data col- lection, originality in ex- periment design and how accessible ideas were pre- sented to the general public. With more than 3,500 elementary students partic- ipating in their campus-lev- el science and engineer- ing fairs, 400 fourth- and fi fth-graders advanced to the district-level competi- tion. More than 340 inter- mediate and high school students competed in three divisions and 17 categories. There was a 14 per- cent increase in elementa- ry participation and a fi ve Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 6, 2020 Hancock lists honor, PISD announces Over The Back Fence by Alexis fine arts events attendance rolls Hancock Elementary offi - Gonzalez, Isabella Guerra Pasadena Independent 27 and 28, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., cials announced second nine- and Ka’maurion Hughes. School District has an- Dobie High School. weeks perfect attendance and Oscar Lara, Andrew Lo- nounced its spring fi ne arts Jessup Elementary - Black honor roll. pez, Andrea Luna, Melani calendar for 2020. History month program, Feb. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANA! District celebrate birthdays Feb. 6 through birthday. Sing a happy birthday song with Pre-K Morales Cordon, Sofi a The following events are 28, 9:05 – 9:35 a.m., Jessup Dana Lizik enjoys a birthday Feb. 6. Feb. 12, 2020. Yesenia Ramirez Feb. 12. Perfect attendance Ochoa, Valeria Quintero, listed by name, date, time and Elementary gym. Special birthday wishes are sent to Dana Burnett Elementary Dobie High Eyliah Monique Barnes, Anali Rangel Reyna, Issis location. Intermediate Choir UIL from her family, friends and former co-work- On Feb. 7, Keonne McClain enjoys a Having a day of celebration Feb. 6 is Santiago Ayden Cavazos, Rodriguez, Kenndry Rodri- Intermediate Orchestra Concert and Sight Read- ers at the Leader. birthday. Maria Rueda Navarro. Derek Beckham Neya Amari Cooper, Nellie guez, Julio Salazar, Stephen Pre-UIL Concert and Sight ing, March 3 and 4, 8 a.m. DOUBLE BIRTHDAY WISHES Genoa Elementary and Erin Richardson share a birthday on Sophia Davis, Alexa Marie Sanchez and Isaac Vazquez. Reading Festival, Feb. 25 and – 5 p.m., Pasadena Memorial Bobby and Kenneth Griffi n send birthday Light the birthday candles Feb. 11 for Feb. 8. Celebrating a birthday Feb. 9 are Hernandez, Jada Cherie-Bell Honor roll 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beverly High School. wishes to two family members enjoying a Elva Moreno. The day for a party for Alma Marissa Alexander and Richard Ortega. Jolivette, Jason Yadir Mar- Robin Azinge, Adrian Hills Intermediate. Elementary Music Festi- birthday the same day. Grandson Kenney Nava is Feb. 12. Special birthday wishes are sent Feb. 10 quez Abrego, Aaliyah Faith Bell, Isaiah Betancourt, Kylie Intermediate Choir Pre- val, March 5, 7 – 8 p.m., Phil- (wife Lacie) Griffi n, son of Angela and Meador Elementary to Deborah Cortez. Blow out the birthday Mcdaniel, Raelyn Nikole Billings, Nylah Cooper, Av- University Interscholastic lips gym. David Griffi n of La Vernia, Texas, and Blow out the birthday candles for Maria candles for Steven Long Feb. 12. Mcpherson, Alondra Noelani ery Dumont, Ximena Espino- League Concert and Sight High School Choir Pre- son-in-law Jim Giles of Kirkwood South Gonzalez Feb. 8. Sandra Richey is sent FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Ochoa, Tyler Zachary Smith za, Viviana Gamez, Nicholas Reading Festival, Feb. 22, 8 UIL, March 20, 3 – 8 p.m. celebrate their birthdays Feb. 8. Jim’s wife birthday greetings on Feb. 10. Light the The Leader sends birthday wishes to Ii, Jacob Glen Smith and Gomez, Joan Gonzalez, Isa- a.m. – 5 p.m., Beverly Hills and March 21, 9 a.m. – Tracy and children Cody, Kristen and birthday candles Feb. 12 for Erika Rodarte. friends who have a birthday. For those Zarielys Marie Torres. bella Guerra, Zoey Guerrero, Intermediate. noon, South Houston High Aaron and wife Ashley and sons Jaxson Moore Elementary wanting a birthday mentioned in this sec- Kindergarten Sofi a Ochoa, Willow Reed, Intermediate Band Pre- School. and Jace send birthday wishes. Enjoying a birthday Feb. 6 are Angelica tion, send an email to mynews@southbelt- Perfect attendance Neilo Richard, Issis Rodri- UIL Concert and Sight Read- Middle School Orches- LILY TURNS THREE! Perez and Gerri Watkins. leader.com with “OTBF: Friends Celebrate Eric Demond Barnes III, guez, Kenndry Rodriguez, ing Festival, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. tra Benchmark, March 24, 9 Special happy birthday wishes are sent to South Belt Elementary Birthdays” in the subject line by Friday noon Giovanni Anthony Barron, Julio Salazar, Miia Soto, – 5 p.m., Sam Rayburn High a.m. to 2 p.m., Pasadena High Lilian (Lily) Margaret Scarberry who cel- Birthday greetings are sent to Audrea for the next week’s publication. Alejandro Castro, Angel Areeba Subhani, Sofi a Torres School. School. ebrates her third birthday Wednesday, Feb. Taylor Feb. 7. Marking a birthday Feb. 12 is Thursday, Feb. 6; Lisa Jackson and Daniel Cavazos, Mckinsley and Isaac Vazquez. Thompson Intermediate Middle School Choir 12, from dad Austin, mom Tiffany and big Melissa Cerda. Chastity Napper; Friday, Feb. 7: Paula Nichole Cooper, Jayren Le- Third grade Orchestra Pre-UIL concert, Benchmark, March 27, 9 sister Jade Scarberry; grandparents Jan- Stuchbery Elementary Barnett and Lori McBride; Saturday, Feb. 8: juan Crawford, Taylor Kam- Perfect attendance Feb. 20, 7 – 8 p.m., Thomp- a.m. to 2 p.m., South Hous- nie and Robert Scarberry, former longtime Lisa Leos marks a birthday Feb. 10. Kim Scott and Mark Stanley; Sunday, Feb. dyn Edwards, Elissa Marlen Efrain Acosta, Rick son cafeteria. ton High School. South Belt residents; aunts Jenny (Hayes) Break out the balloons and party favors Feb. 9: Erica Rodriguez, Amanda Bergeron, Flores, Kenneth Glenn Ford, Azinge, Destiny Ceaser, Na- Moore Elementary Kin- Middle School Band Laney and Stacey (Hayes) Flowers; un- 12 for Jean Deleon and Emily Beene. Tracy Matthieu, Anita Nickelson and Chelsea Gabriella Fuentes than Garcia, Kenneth Gilbert, dergarten Texas program, Benchmark, March 27, 9 cles Stephen Flowers, Joey Hayes, Tyler Melillo Middle School Tammy Schweigert; Monday, Feb. 10: Kathy and Eduardo Garza. Savannah Gomez, Aiden He- Feb. 25, 6 – 6:45 p.m., Moore a.m. to 2 p.m., Pasadena High Scarberry and Josh Laney; and cousins Sing a happy birthday song to Maria Ramirez, Morgan Wingo, Angie Baucum, Sebastian Garza, Victoria redia, Starr Hodges, Axel cafeteria. School. Brayden and Baylee Espinosa, Olivia Martinez Feb. 7. The day for some birthday Jesse Chavez, Efrain Padua, Christina Andrea Juarez, Raleigh Avery Juarez, Odelia Jumamil and Rayburn High School Pasadena High School Moreno, and Kennedy, Owen and Evie fun for Dawn Tomlinson is Feb. 9. Marking Parasco and Mike Huffman; Tuesday, Feb. Montegue, Zoe Nicole More- Malina King. Choir Night, Feb. 25, 7 – 8:30 Dance – Eagle Escort Spring Flowers. a birthday on Feb. 12 is Michelle Rush. 11: Cesar Ramirez, Ron Martinez and no, Chemya Mone’ Rob- Eva Kuczynski, Adam Lo- p.m., Rayburn High School. Show “Be Someone,” April CHRIS ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY Roberts Middle School Jennifer Zanders; and Wednesday, Feb. 12: ertson, Bry’shaun Lajuanta pez, Omar Luna, Noah Mal- Dobie High School Or- 2 and 3, 7 – 9 p.m., Pasadena Chris Clark marks a birthday Sunday, Celebrating a birthday Feb. 7 is Carey Greg Banhart, C.J. Jareo III, Chris Smith, Rouchon, Danielle Serjani, donado, Khaylin Mason, Luis chestra Pre-UIL concert, Feb. High School auditorium. Feb. 10. Happy birthday greetings are sent Thibodeaux. Send a birthday greeting Feb. Melinda Poplawski, Cynthia Tavera, Clyde to Chris from wife Mary and “babies” Zel- 10 to Lonnie Tanner. Sing a happy birthday Jones, Lisa Jones, Jacqueline Preston, Samirah Ann Thompson, Jes- Melesio Jr., Oliver Ochoa da and Maude. Special birthday wishes are song Feb. 11 to Elsa Chiachio. Alex Lerma and Robert Barbosa. sica Jaylean Trevino and Rivera, Makayla Palm, Mar- sent from the Leader staff as well as a big Beverly Hills Intermediate LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Naomi Renee Wheaton. garito Segovia, Nyla Smith, SJC calendar set thank-you for all he does for the community. Enjoying a special birthday Feb. 8 is Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, First grade Dailey Thrower, Giselle Val- San Jacinto College has re- scholarship applications are SCHOOL DAZE Maria Umanzor. Send a happy birthday congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Perfect attendance lesteros and Joseph Vazquez. leased its calendar of events. open Saturday, Feb. 15, for The following personnel and staff mem- card Feb. 10 to Tina Garza. Feb. 11 is beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line Angelina Avila, Anna De Honor roll “Radium Girls” fall 2020. The fi nal day for ap- bers of the Pasadena Independent School the day to wish Ronnie Thomas a happy by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. Los Santos, Fatima Diaz, Keirah Davis, Will Gray, theater production plications is June 30. For in- Dario Flores, Aliyah Gar- Odelia Jumamil, Joseph Ma- The San Jacinto College formation, visit sanjac.edu. cia, Elijah Garza-Mcdaniels, gana, Brandon Scott, Yahir Central Campus Department Public auditions for Julian Garza, Avery Gil- Tejada and Giselle Valles- of Theatre will host its pro- “The Perils of Truly Sweet” San Jac plans 2020 Gala with a Twist bert, Kamryn Green, Angel teros. duction of “Radium Girls” The San Jacinto College Hodges, Sophia Ibarra, Alex Fourth grade from Wednesday, Feb. 12, to Central Campus Department The San Jacinto College clothing, and even job inter- to overcome chronic obsta- panied young adults ages 18- million, awarded more than Juarez, Alaina King, Bryson Perfect attendance Sunday, Feb. 16, in Slocomb of Theatre will host public au- Foundation has invited the view outfi ts. cles like food insecurity and 24. 12,000 student scholarships, Lenton, Luis Lopez De La Dianelys Banda, Brian- Auditorium (Building 12). ditions for “The Perils of Tru- community to participate in “Fundraising campaigns homelessness. It’s our mis- San Jacinto College’s stu- and helped fund campus re- Cruz, Natalya Luna-Villa- na Castillo, Heclimar Colon Performances Feb. 12 – 15 ly Sweet” Saturday, Feb. 15, its 2020 Gala with a Twist, like this are critically import- sion to help every student dent population of nearly sources that play an integral toro, Legrand Mbusa, Bryan Melendez, Hecmarie Colon begin at 7:30 p.m. The Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16, announcing the fundraising ant to our success,” said Dr. achieve their educational 45,000 each year certainly role in helping San Jac stu- Melesio, Lucas Rodriguez Melendez, Gustavo De La matinée performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Powell Arena campaign at the college’s Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto goals, and this campaign is refl ects the statewide demo- dents reach their educational and Victoria Smith. Fuente Khloe Hughes, Nayeli at 2:30 p.m. General admis- Theatre (Building 13). For in- board of trustees meeting College chancellor. “These one way the community can graphics of these at-risk pop- goals. Honor roll Johnson, Tiana Leonard, sion is $10 at the door, and $8 formation, call 281-476-1828. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. generous donations enhance help us do that.” ulations, and the college con- Community members Miranda Corona, Keityn Monica Luna, Nathan Mal- for all guests who purchase Spring installment “We’re thrilled to take a our ability to help students in According to the National tinues its mission to meet the wishing to contribute to this Davis, Belen Elizondo, Dario donado, Madaline Marquez and pick up tickets by Feb. 11. payment plan due Feb. 24 new, virtual approach to our the ways they need it most. Alliance to End Homeless- needs of its diverse student year’s Gala with a Twist Flores, Aliyah Garcia, Julian Abrego, Davion Maxwell, For ticket reservations and Students using an install- gala this year,” said Ruth Some face an unexpected ness (NAEH), there were an body. fundraiser can learn more Garza, Avery Gilbert, Abigail Giselle Najera, Hailey Ram- details, call 281-476-1828. ment payment plan for the Keenan, the foundation’s ex- emergency and need imme- estimated 25,310 homeless Over the past decade, the about the campaign and can Gomez, Jacob Gomez, Carli- sey, Brandt Smith, Alex Tran, Softball games spring 2020 semester have a ecutive director. “It’s a new diate help, and others are individuals in Texas in 2019, San Jacinto College Founda- donate at sanjac.edu/twist or na Gonzalez, Kamryn Green, Lilynhu Vu and Cesar Zuni- The San Jacinto softball payment due Monday, Feb. decade, and we’re excited to working day in and day out with nearly 1,400 unaccom- tion has raised more than $15 by calling 281-998-6104. and Mia Guevara. ga. team will play the following 24, by 7 p.m. mix things up a bit. Launch- Logan Henderson, Sophia Honor roll teams at home in February: For more information, con- ing this engaging, online Ibarra, Kaycee Kelly, Aliaina Sofi a Alvarez, Jeremi- McLennan – Wednesday, tact a campus business offi ce fundraiser in lieu of our tradi- Melillo announces spelling bee winners King, Marjorie Lemus Jona- ah Arbriza, Dianelys Ban- Feb. 12, 2 p.m. at 281-998-6150. tional dinner event allows us than Martinez, Legrand Mbu- da, Heclimar Colon, Hec- Angeline – Friday, Feb. 14, Registration opens Feb. 24 to considerably reduce costs sa, Bryan Melesio, Journey marie Colon, Jurnee Davis, 1 p.m. for summer courses and focus on what matters Olivier, Gretell Rodriguez, Brayden Dean, Maverick De- Temple – Wednesday, Feb. Registration for summer most – helping our students Lucas Rodriguez and Cristi- leon, Mychia Holmes, Tiana 19, 2 p.m. classes starting May 11 and succeed.” na Soraiz. Leonard and Nathan Maldo- Frank Phillips College- June 1 opens Monday, Feb. 24. For this year’s campaign, Second grade nado. Saturday, Feb. 29, noon. For more information, visit 100 percent of proceeds will Perfect attendance Giselle Najera, Hailey All home games are played sanjac.edu. benefi t San Jac students with Julian Amador, Robin Ramsey, Jaylaiah Rodriguez, at the San Jacinto South cam- Community Education immediate needs. Donations Azinge, Tagen Baker, Isaiah Kamari Ross, Kameron Ross, pus softball fi eld and are free Center events will offset costs such as tu- Betancourt, Averi Dumont, Niomi Sanchez, Davien San- and open to the public. The San Jacinto College ition, books, food, clothing, Enrique Escobar, Alieah Go- ni Thomas, Alex Tran, Hason For a complete schedule, Community Education Cen- transportation and child care mez, Nicholas Gomez, Joan Vo and Lilynhu Vu. visit sanjac.edu/athletics. ter is located at 8060 Spen- for student recipients who Baseball games cer Highway in Pasadena in have found themselves in The San Jacinto College Building 1, room C1.108. unexpected circumstances Half-Price HLSR baseball team will play the The Community Education and who need urgent assis- Carnival Packs following teams at home in Center will host the following tance. while they are still available. Not available after Feb. 29th February: February workshops that are San Jacinto College’s Grayson – Friday, Feb. 14, free and open to the public. campus food pantries will be $50 Half-Price Carnival Card 11 a.m. To register, call 281-478- one of this year’s fundraising • 150 Tickets for rides & Games McLennan – Friday, Feb. 2786 or email communityedu benefi ciaries, serving as a vi- • 8 Refreshment coupons (must buy items to receive free items) 14, 6 p.m. [email protected]. tal resource for students in Grayson – Saturday, Feb. Vida Activa después del • 3 FREE games (some games exempt) need of food and meal vouch- • 2 FREE rides (Ferris wheel & Funhouse) 15, 2 p.m. Cáncer (Spanish) ers. According to the United McLennan – Sunday, Feb. Wednesdays: Feb. 5, 12, 19 Health Foundation and the $20 Carnival Food Card 16 , 10 a.m. and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. United States Department of • $30 of refreshments (valid only at food & beverage stands in carnival area with RCS flag) Monroe Community Col- A Matter of Balance Agriculture, 14 percent of lege – Wednesday, Feb. 19, 5 information session, demos Texas households are expe- 713-876-0532or [email protected] p.m. Fitness for Adults, ages 55 riencing food insecurities, Laredo – Friday, Feb. 21, 6 and older, Wednesday, Feb. 5, meaning they cannot easily p.m. noon to 1 p.m. and Thursday, afford or have limited access Exceptional Grooming at Common Laredo – Saturday, Feb. Feb. 20, noon to 1:30 p.m. to food. 22, noon and 2:30 p.m. “How to Apply Other campus resources Sense Prices Wharton – Tuesday, Feb. for Free Job Training” like the college’s coat closet Melillo Middle School staff announced the winners fi rst place winner; and Diane Wheeler, principal. 25, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 1 – 3 p.m. will be bolstered by donated of the campus spelling bee held Dec. 19. Shown are, Lartigue will advance to the district spelling bee to 281-484-9655 Wharton – Saturday, Feb. “Women and Wealth: a proceeds, as many San Jac left to right, Chris Bui, assistant principal; Savannah be held Feb. 11, at South Houston High School. 29, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Clear View to Retirement” students utilize the resource Flores-Lewis, second place winner; Bryce Lartigue, Photo by Debra Yocum All home games are played In collaboration with MDT for winter clothing, everyday at the San Jac North campus Advisers, Tuesday, Feb. 18, at John Ray Harrison Field noon to 1 p.m. in Andy Pettitte Park and are It’s Time Texas free and open to the public. Community Challenge is Remember When Groom & Board For a complete schedule, scheduled Thursday, Feb. 20, visit sanjac.edu/athletics. from 1:30 p.m., Student Cen- College Community Day ter Ballroom, Building 14, 40 years ago (1980) gional match scoring 4,000 World. around 7:30 p.m. to drop off cell phone. The case was set- No classes Feb. 13 Room C14.264. Scarsdale resident Charles points ahead of its nearest 15 years ago (2005) his 2-year-old and 10-year- tled later in November for Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. San Jacinto College will Active Living After Cancer Snyder was in good condition competitor, Deer Park. Sixteen-year-old Melis- old sons. Upon his arrival, $60,000. 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes not hold any day or evening English information session after being hit head-on in his Former Dobie football sa Mata died as a result of Cole and his wife, Melissa The father of a 3-week- classes Thursday, Feb. 13, due Wednesday, Feb. 26, noon car just south of the Beam- player and 1986 graduate a multi-vehicle accident on Dawn Cole, 31, got into an old baby died Feb. 8, fol- to College Community Day to 1 p.m. er-Choate Road intersection. Sedric White died after be- Beamer at the Beltway. argument. At some point, the lowing a fi ght the previous BFBGrooming.com employee in-service. Class- A Matter of Balance Questions surrounding ing shot several times fol- The San Jacinto College fi ght escalated and turned vi- night when he was accused es and normal business hours Fitness for Adults, ages 55 school taxes were being lowing an argument in the South music department olent. When Melissa Cole’s of breaking into his neigh- will resume Friday, Feb. 14. and older, Thursday, Feb. 27, asked of the Pasadena Inde- 5900 block of Southwind hosted jazz musician May- 15-year-old daughter tried to bor’s car near Southport and Campus-based, foundation noon to 1:30 p.m. pendent School District. A which is off Cullen and Bell- nard Ferguson for a perfor- intervene, Jaime Cole pulled Bazin. Melvin Lee Nelson, scholarship applications Visit https://www.san districtwide reappraisal pro- fort. mance. out a gun and opened fi re. 30, initially refused medi- More open for fall 2020 jac.edu/sites/default/files/in gram was underway, and the 25 years ago (1995) A new business in a strip Both were struck multiple cal help before being pro- Campus-based and San line-files/Senior-Focus-Win tax rate and appraisal would A runoff election for San center on Hughes at Beamer times and were pronounced nounced dead at his home. Jacinto College Foundation ter19.pdf for information. determine tax due. Jacinto College and city of- raised questions. The win- dead at the scene. Jaime Cole Autopsy results later deter- The Sagemont-Beverly fi ces was scheduled. dows were blacked out, a left his 10-year-old son at the mined his death was caused discounts. Hills Pony-Colt baseball di- Dobie students Ashley camera monitored the front scene but fl ed with the tod- by heroin and alprazolam vision formally changed its Smith and Aaron Brown door, and only select persons dler. An Amber Alert was is- (Xanax) toxicity. State Farm® offers more discounts to Mardi Gras Galveston name to the South Belt Area were selected to perform were admitted after ringing a sued, and the pair were spot- 1 year ago (2019) more drivers. Balcony Tickets Available Pony-Colt. with the all-state band at the doorbell. The business was ted at a Walmart in Wharton Deputies from the Spe- Get to a better State®. 35 years ago (1985) Texas Music Educators As- later found to be an illegal County. Police say Cole was cial Operations Division of Get State Farm. The investigation of a Jan. sociation convention. gambling establishment with trying to buy ammunition. A the Harris County Precinct Feb. 15, 21 & 22 4 shooting death of a 13-year- Southeast Area Ministries eight-liner machines and state trooper took Cole into 2 Constable’s offi ce seized a CALL ME TODAY. Get above the crowds old Kirkwood South resident annual report stated the min- was closed after a raid. custody. He was charged massive amount of metham- was turned over to Harris istry assisted more than 7,000 Frazier Elementary held with capital murder. Cole’s phetamine following an un- Huge Balcony to toss beads and watch parades. County Juvenile Probation. persons the previous year. its second annual Family sons were unharmed, as was dercover operation. Deputies Open Bar, Food & Music included with ticket. 30 years ago (1990) A Galveston County dep- Hoedown. Proceeds from the a second juvenile female at confi scated 10 kilograms (22 To purchase tickets go to The Slaughter vs. Mon- uty constable working a se- event helped defray medical the residence at the time of pounds) of the contraband santo trial surrounding the curity job at Frankie Carter costs Rhonda Parmer, princi- the shootings. after a traffi c stop around 11 Zkrewe.org Brio site went to the jurors Randolph Park shot a suicid- pal, who was receiving treat- 5 years ago (2015) p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Zkrewe is a 501c3 non-profit organization as both sides completed their al man. The man had fi red ment for cancer. A former South Houston the 600 block of Edgebrook. arguments. a shotgun once then put the 10 years ago (2010) High School student and his The drugs had a street value South Belters Joe and barrel to his mouth. The con- Jim Phillips was named parents fi led a $1 million of approximately $600,000. Cynthia Beecher, Agent Largest selection of Peggy Bennett were pre- stable ordered him to drop the new head football coach civil rights lawsuit against Jess Fields Sr. was rec- 11705 S Sam Houston Pkwy East • Houston, TX 77089 wigs in Texas! paring for their annual Salt the weapon and fi red a warn- at Dobie High School. The the Pasadena Independent ognized as the Pasadena In- Bus: 281-464-2422 Grass Trail Ride. They ing shot before shooting the move came just two weeks School District, alleging dependent School District’s [email protected] FEATURING served as cooks for the ride suspect in the leg. after newly appointed Derek that an on-campus police 2018 Distinguished Citizen M,T, W,Th,F 8:30am to 5:00pm ESTETICA and had been involved for 20 years ago (2000) Fitzhenry resigned from the offi cer used excessive force of the Year at a ceremony Sat 9am-11am more than 10 years. A newborn was aban- position before even starting. the previous May, caus- held Jan. 31. President and After Hours by Appointment DESIGNS Clear Creek Independent doned at Memorial Hermann A man was arrested af- ing bodily injury and psy- owner of Rosewood Funeral WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION School District offi cials Southeast Hospital. She was ter fatally shooting his chological damage. In the Home, Fields is a member of OF WIGS & The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS gathered soil samples from named Danielle Martin – af- estranged wife and her suit, Cesar Suquet alleged the PISD Education Founda- The Right Form! by JODEE the play area at Weber Ele- ter hospital CEO Dan Martin. 15-year-old daughter at the that Michael Y’Barbo, an tion Advisory Board and is Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s to Help With All Your After mentary. The soil was gath- Longhorn cheerleaders Summer Cove apartments on-campus PISD police of- one of the founding donors Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street ered from depths ranging to fi nished fi fth in the United on FM 1959 at Gulfstream. fi cer, repeatedly struck him of the McDonald’s Texas In- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State League City Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL Great selection of three feet to test for toxicity. Cheerleading Association Police say Jaime Piero Cole, with a metal baton following vitational basketball tourna- State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 Dobie decathlon won re- national fi nals held in Disney 39, came to the apartment a dispute over a confi scated ment. 1201159 Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL Thursday, February 6, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Meador South Belt Elementary announces February VIPs Elementary celebrates 100 days of school

Meador Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school Feb. 4. Students and staff wore 100- day shirts for the schoolwide parade. Shown left is, fi rst-grade teacher Kim Cowan wearing her 100-days cape. Shown below are, left to right, Tara Merida (counselor), kindergarten- er Julius Thompson Jr., kindergartener Gen- esis Chirinos, third-grader Francisco Rivera III, kindergartener Ellie Bacot, second-grad- er Hanna Hernandez, kindergartener Isa- bella Cedillos, second-grader William Dunn, third-grader Arlett Guzman, third-grader Ev- elyn Padilla and Beverly Bolton, principal. Photos submitted

Above are the South Belt Elementary VIPs for February. The stu- Chen, (third row) Aryan Napal, Sharon Nguyen, Jeremiah John- dents were chosen by their teachers, based on their ability to dis- son, Maesyn Poullard, Korvin Ton, Chacidy Carter, Paris Valencia, play the character trait of the month: Generosity. Shown, left to (fourth row) Riley Hensley, Sabrina Cavazos, Abygail Herrera, Ga- right, (fi rst row) Christian Mata, Paisley Charles, Payton Meyer, briel Castillo, Jayden Grimaldo, Carter Pham, (fi fth row) Isaiah Liam Tamez, Grace Ngo, Zoey Rodriguez, Jaslene Valencia, Au- Ambriz, Adrian Garza, Jaylen Hill, Langston Hughes, Alayna Ro- lahna Moore, Brinlee Ceynar, (second row) Drake Hughes, Rahim driguez and Gabby Ramirez. Not shown is Damian Sullivan. Jafri, Alaina Melchor, Julian Herrera, Charlie Mathew, Alison Photo by Lakitha Green, school counselor Questionnaire prints Feb. 13 The questionnaire sent to Harris County Precinct 2 con- stable candidates by the South Belt Leader will be printed with responding answers in next week’s Leader issue. All questionnaires were received by the Leader past the Feb. 4 deadline. In the interest of readers knowing candidates’ positions, the information will print in the Feb. 13 issue. Dobie names 2020 Hall of Honor inductees Continued from Page 1A the following awards: a that goal with his team of cross-country team to state. the park in 1995 and won the ness Administration from Bronze Star medal with “V” medics. In recognition of his From 1987 to 1994, Foster state championship in soft- the University of Houston’s device for valor; the Legion valor, bravery and heroism, coached the girls’ soccer ball UIL, carrying with them Executive Management Pro- of Merit; two Meritorious he was honored by the pres- and cross-country teams. In an undefeated title of 33-0 all gram in 1998. Service medals; four Army ident of the United States, in 1992, Foster switched teams the way to state. Out of the Olivarez has successfully Commendation medals; two addition to becoming a Ken- with then coach Phil Reidel nine starters on the team, fi ve completed leadership pro- tucky Colonel by the state signed to play division 1 col- grams at the Thunderbird of Kentucky, a Jack Daniels lege softball. School of Global Manage- Squire by the state of Ten- In 1997, with a losing re- ment, Yale Executive School nessee and an admiral in the cord of 11-13, the odds of of Management and is a grad- Texas Navy by Texas Gov. going to state seemed un- uate of the Federal Bureau of Rick Perry. He has been des- likely for the Dobie girls’ Investigation Domestic Secu- ignated a “Hometown Hero” softball team. They made the rity Executive Academy. He by the Houston Texans, Dal- cut to the playoffs anyway is a member of ASIS Inter- las Cowboys, Houston Astros because during the late 90s, national (2020 international and Texas Rangers, throwing UIL took the top three teams board member), ASIS Chief out the fi rst pitch at the As- to the state championship Security Offi cer Center (past tros and Ranger games. Dai- game, with Dobie being one chair), International Security gle has participated in more of them. After advancing to Management Association, than 75 combat missions. Af- the playoffs, the Longhorns the U.S. State Department James Daigle ter serving for 15 years and Rhonda Foster fl ipped their losing streak to Overseas Advisory Security Army Achievement medals; deploying to Afghanistan, to coach boys’ cross-country, a six straight winning streak Council and FBI Domestic the Combat Medical Badge; Korea and Africa in the mil- while Reidel coached girls’ to capture the state title in Security Alliance Council. In Air Assault Wings; both Gold itary, he retired in the fall of cross-country. She continued 1997. The record-breaking 2018, Olivarez was selected and Silver Spurs for service 2019. to teach boys cross-country 1997 Dobie softball team is as the International SOS Am- in the U.S. Cavalry; the Na- Rhonda Foster, faculty for 14 years. the only third place fi nisher bassador Duty of Care Award tional Defense medal; both member, 1983-2005 Foster was certainly the to win a state championship winner. Global War on Terrorism With more than 20 years coach of all trades. For the title in Pasadena ISD. Sgt. First Class James Service and Expeditionary under her belt, Rhonda Foster 1994-1995 school year, she It’s safe to say that Fos- Daigle, Class of 1983 medals; NATO Deployment has seen her share of wins. It decided to coach girls’ soft- ter fostered a competitive Sgt. First Class James medal – the Presidential Unit all started when she joined ball until her departure in spirit in students at Dobie Daigle is a war hero. He en- citation; Valorous Unit cita- Dobie High School in 1983. 2005. Her excellent coaching like no other. In 2001, she listed in the Army in 2004 tion; Navy Unit Commenda- During her fi rst semester at ability led to many successes coached Brian McKinstry to after his son Alan Daigle, tion; and others. Dobie, Foster taught P.E., for her students and teams. a 13-straight undefeated win- a U.S. Marine and Dobie Daigle and his son are then health the following se- Under her leadership, Dobie ning streak that pushed him graduate, was injured in Iraq. one of only a few father-son mester. In November 1983, alum Ras Bowman won the across the fi nish line in the Daigle has been awarded two teams with Purple Heart under the helm of then coach state title in the 800-meter individual state cross-country Purple Hearts for wounds re- medals from being wounded Joan Walker, Foster coached run in 1998. Another Long- championship for a title win. ceived during combat in Af- in the same confl ict. His goal track as an assistant. She horn alum, Scott Lengefeld In 2005, Foster hung up ghanistan. President George while serving on the front- also served as the head coach went to state twice as an in- her coaching whistle and W. Bush honored Daigle with lines was to make sure every- of the girls’ cross-country dividual in cross-country in moved to Round Rock to a pinning ceremony of one of one did their duty and made team until 1992. One year 1995 and in 1996. The Dobie teach P.E. at Union Hill Ele- his Purple Heart medals in it home alive. Daigle was into her coaching career, girls’ softball team, under her mentary School until her re- Dallas. He has also obtained successful at accomplishing Foster coached the girls’ leadership, knocked it out tirement in 2016. CCISD students win big at livestock show, auction The 38th annual Clear Auction benefi ts students by Clear Lake High School, Joe Springs High School, Carnes Alexis Wright from Clear Creek ISD Livestock Show providing an opportunity for & Jeanie Engle for $5,500; Cattle Company for $1,500; Creek High School, IDGC and Auction was held Jan. 23, them to explore and develop Grand Champion Broilers, Reserve Champion Turkey, Construction for $1,000; and at the West Agriculture Barn. a passion for production agri- Jacob Corrao from Clear Jessica Stewart from Clear Reserve Champion Rabbits, This was the culmination of culture, learn valuable lessons Springs High School, the Springs High School, the Olivia Read from Clear Lake months of hard work for these in money and time manage- Jackson family for $1,000; Jackson family for $1,700; High School, Dawn Gibbs for students in the Future Farmers ment, and offers the oppor- Grand Champion Rabbits, Reserve Champion Broilers, $1,200. of America programs across tunity to potentially fund ad- Austin Robinson from Clear CCISD’s fi ve comprehensive ditional animal projects or Springs High School, PBK high schools. future education expenses. Architects for $1,400; and FFA students work “The CCISD Livestock Best of Show Ag Mechan- throughout the summer and Show and Auction would ics, Dale Bragg from Clear fall semester to raise animals, like to thank the community Falls High School, Compass CHURCH DIRECTORY design and construct agricul- for deeply believing in the Equipment Rental for $5,000. ture mechanics projects, as CCISD FFA members and Best of Show Horticul- well as plan and create a mul- programs by continuing to ture, Yancey Grice from Clear titude of food science, fl ori- support us each year,” said Creek High School, the Jack- culture, horticulture, and visu- Buford. “Lastly, I’d like to son family for $800; Best of al arts projects to showcase in thank all of the CCISD Ag Show Floral Design, Alexan- AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice the annual CCISD Livestock teachers for their selfl ess ded- dra Ruiz from Clear Brook Show. ication to their students and High School, Melanie Swee- “These students put in a FFA programs. Without them, ney for $400; Best of Show lot of time and care raising the Livestock Show wouldn’t Visual Arts, Mackenzie Zim- The Catholic Community of these animals and completing be nearly as successful.” beck from Clear Lake High ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST New Covenant other non-livestock projects,” Below are the top awards, School, CCISD Cabinet for Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor said JT Buford, career and sale prices and buyers for this $450; Best of Show Food Sci- Fr. Jhon Gallo-Florez, Parochial Vicar technical education program year which include: ence, McKenzie Crow from 11011 Hall Rd. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church manager in CCISD. “They Grand Champion Steer, Clear Falls High School, the www.stlukescatholic.com are required to feed their ani- Naomi Browning from Clear deMasi family for $700; and LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk mals a minimum of two times Brook High School, the Jack- Reserve Champion Steer, Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 a day, morning and evening, son family for $6,500; Grand Isabell Cranfi ll from Clear Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. seven days a week no mat- Champion Pig, Alexis Cof- Springs High School, Gal- Sunday 1 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors ter the weather or tempera- fey from Clear Falls High veston Bay RV Resort for Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. ture. Hours are spent feeding, School, Diversifi ed Vapor $5,500. We’ve Enlarged Our grooming, and training with Solutions for $5,000; Grand Reserve Champion Pig, Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. Day Care Facilities animal projects trying to per- Champion Lamb, Mason Co- Kaylyn Baugh from Clear Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 fect showmanship for the ani- rona from Clear Brook High Falls High School, North- Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. mal and exhibitor while trying School, Lansdowne-Moody winds Construction for WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 to unlock the animal’s greatest Company for $2,000; Grand $2,200; Reserve Champion Sunday Wednesday genetic potential.” Champion Goat, Yancey Lamb, Sarah Barrera from Faith Formation 281-481-4251 3UNDAY3CHOOLsAM 0RAYER-EETINGs PM A total of more than Grice from Clear Creek High Clear Springs High School, Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 $153,000 was raised for FFA School, PBK Architects for 45 Truck Sales for $1,500; St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, 7ORSHIP3ERVICEs AM -ID 7EEK3ERVICEsPM students across the district this $1,500; Grand Champion Reserve Champion Goat, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services year. The CCISD Livestock Turkey, Aaron Douglas from Kathleen Johnson from Clear Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 6, 2020 South Belt Beverly Hills, Melillo recognized Continued from Page 1A achievement data, suspen- School will be recognized specifi c goals in order to be recognized school districts The organization based sion rates, quality of les- as Schools to Watch for a re-designated. across the country at the students study their selection process on sons, and student work. three-year period. After the Pasadena ISD, Beverly National Forum Schools to interviews with campus Beverly Hills Interme- third year, they must demon- Hills Intermediate, and Me- Watch event in Washington Lunar New Year and community members, diate and Melillo Middle strate continued progress on lillo Middle School will join DC on June 26. South Belt Elementary fi rst-graders learned about the celebration of the Lunar New Year in different coun- tries. Students participated in various arts and crafts Dobie HOSA share accomplishments as they learned about the new year. Shown right are Abriella Nguyen (left) dressed in traditional New Year clothing to share with others about New Year customs and Amelia Hoang. In the photo below are, left to right, (front row) Andrew Duong, Madeline Herrera, Ame- lia Hoang (middle row) Dahlia Ellis, Mariah Mendez, Dannie Nguyen, Safa Bukhari, Carson Pham, Arian Banda (back row) Jorge Sanchez, Alaina Melchor, Claudette Reyna, Zayan Jafri, Audi Gallegos and Ava Castro. Photos by Anh Ton

Dobie HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) participated bers Sadie Capuchino and Jose Trujillo. HOSA state offi cer candidate in the Texas HOSA Area 6 Leadership Conference Jan. 17 – 18. The Henry Nguyen was endorsed by Area 6 voting delegates after giving a conference was held at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Tex- speech and submitting a video. Earlier in December students partici- as. The following students placed in the top fi ve in their categories, and pated in online testing to advance directly to state or area competition. February school the top three in each category will advance to Texas HOSA State Lead- Dobie results for online testing include fi rst place Medical Law & Ethics Align your Spine for 2020 ership Conference in Galveston April 1 – 3. The students spent long Jessica Vu, who advanced to state; second place Medical Law & Ethics Now accepting New Patients, prayer walk postponed hours preparing for competition. The Dobie HOSA Advisors are Cheryl Amy Hoang, who advanced to state; fi fth place Medical Law & Ethics most insurances, Medicare & Sanders R.N., Dr. Rob Francis DC, Dr. Larry Wald DC and Corey Per- Mary Pha; fi fth place Medical Math Lewis Le; second place Behavior- The prayer walk hosted by School Prayer Walks USA ry CPhT. HOSA Future Health Professionals is an organization that al Health Danyal Rizvi who advanced to state; third place Behavior- PERSONAL INJURY cases originally scheduled Feb. 15 at Pearl Hall Elementary will students who are interested in a career in health care are able to join. al Health Tina Pham who advanced to state; seventh place Behavioral be postponed. A new date has not yet been scheduled. They learn from health care professionals during MedTalks about their Health Corey Britton; 13th place Medical Spelling Tasmeha Kazi, who Check the South Belt Leader for a notice of the next school profession, take fi eld trips to local colleges and exhibits, and compete advanced to area for second round; second place Offi cer Exam Henry prayer walk. For more information, call 281-484-0901. in more than 50 events related to health careers. Dobie results at area Nguyen advanced to area for Credentialing; fourth place Offi cer Exam include fi rst place HOSA bowl team members Thuyen Vu, Kennedy Ho Amy Ngo advanced to area for Credentialing; fi fth place Pathophysiol- COUPON and Ashley Nguyen; third place CPR/First Aid members Elina Nguyen ogy Leyna Pham; and top 10 percent Health Care Issues Exam Henry Barry Burleigh, D.C. and Eloy Sanchez; third place CPR/First Aid members Maliha Akhter Nguyen advanced to state. Shown top left are, left to right, HOSA Bowl 11700 Beamer Rd. 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Pol. adv. paid for by Fred Flickinger for Harris County Department of Education School Board of Trustee Pos. 5 SECTION B Th ursday, February 6, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED SBHLL accepting Jrs./Srs. Dobie girls secure postseason berth, while boys get closer Sagemont-Beverly process online at http:// Hills Little League offi- sbhll.activesports.com/ Playoff berths are being and to go into the postsea- The Longhorns, now four, so Dobie could also With the win, the Long- But the locals are just moment, Atascocita and cials are still hosting reg- Register. There will also secured at a quick pace, son with momentum. 9-5 in league play and get a little help there. horns were able to get one back behind King- Summer Creek, both 11-1, istration for junior/senior be separate in-person and the Dobie varsity JFD boys near berth sitting fourth in the stand- Against Rayburn, se- back on track after a 66-35 wood for the No. 3 seed could be headed for a tie. division players (ages 13 sign-up dates Feb. 14 and girls’ team is the holder The Dobie boys’ team ings, have games against nior standout Marquice loss to Atascocita Jan. 31. and could move up. At the Continued on Page 6B to 16) through Feb. 15. Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 of one of those precious is also looking very good South Houston and Me- Scott led the way with 14 In that, Scott cracked The registration fee is p.m. Tryouts will then commodities. in the quest for the post- morial – the winners of points and Jalen Lendsey double figures with 10 $200 per player. Those follow Feb. 15 thereafter Blanking Rayburn 18-0 season. a combined six district fired in 12 as the Long- points but the Longhorns District 22-6A Basketball wishing to play this sea- the registration session is in the opening quarter, An 18-9 fourth-quarter games – before finishing horns stayed in the mix for shot just 25 percent from son may complete the complete. Dobie went on to crush the run helped greatly as the against District 22-6A a playoff berth. the field. Dobie girls host S. Houston host Lady Texans 71-26 Dobie varsity boys team co-leader Summer Creek. Cameran Guy and If the playoffs began to- Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Dobie High School Feb. 4, clinching a playoff inched ever-so-close to a Humble, which is fifth Siron Ward added seven day, the Longhorns would berth for the fourth overall playoff berth with a 56-44 at 6-6, still has remaining points each, and Jaylon qualify as 22-6A’s No. 4 Dobie boys at S. Houston USA KARATE season. victory over Sam Rayburn games against Kingwood Jackson added eight re- seed and would go against SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM Head coach Jasmine Feb. 4 at Dobie. and Atascocita among its bounds. state-ranked North Shore. Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., S. Houston High School SIGN UP NOW! Hartman and her Lady Longhorns are two-for- Dobie girls at Memorial COME LEARN: two since Hartman took Clear Brook football • RESPECT over the program before Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Memorial High School • FOCUS the 2017-2018 season. • CONFIDENCE The win over Rayburn welcomes Towels III Dobie boys host Memorial • DISCIPLINE has the Lady Longhorns The Clear Creek ISD championship game is a Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Dobie High School • AND MORE at 21-10 overall, includ- ing 10-4 in District 22- Board of Trustees unan- blessing, but the work, the BBB Accredited Business 6A play, which is good imously approved the dedication, and the sacri- Call USA KARATE for details for third place at pres- recommendation to name fice needed to get there is District 24-6A Basketball ent. John Towels III as the new strenuous. I look forward 11101 Resource Pkwy. 1853 Pearland Pkwy. #109 boys’ athletic coordinator to emphasizing hard work Houston, TX 77089 Pearland, TX 77581 Humble is one game Brook girls at Alvin back at 9-5, while and head football coach at and development at Brook Clear Brook High School while creating a system of 281-484-9006 832-736-9006 Atascocita and Summer Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Alvin High School We have space available at each location Creek have secured the top during their regular meet- success.” two seeds. ing January 20. Just days ago, Towels Brook boys host Alvin Dobie has a home game Towels joins the Wol- learned Clear Brook won’t against South Houston verines with more than see much change after the Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Clear Brook High School Feb. 7 before ending the 20 years of teaching and University Interscholastic regular season at Memori- coaching experience. League’s biennial realign- al Feb. 11. He previously served ment, announced Feb. 3. as the defensive coordi- Brook will vie against Things could change, but if the playoffs began nator at Duncanville High the remainder of Clear DIXIE DELI School in Duncanville Creek ISD as well as Bra- 364A FM 1959 now, the Lady Longhorns (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $5.55 would face either North ISD, where he helped zoswood and Dickinson in 281-484-3083 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Shore or Beaumont Unit- guide the Panthers to two District 24-6A action. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ed in the bidistrict round consecutive 6A Divi- For more information SSun.-Thuun.-Thurss.. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1010 p.m.p.m. of the playoffs. Those two sion I state championship about the UIL’s realign- Fri.i. & SSat.at. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1111 pp.m..m. teams are currently tied games. ment, including a full look for first-place in District “Although I have been at the District 22-6A and 21-6A with identical 11-1 coaching for 20+ years, District 24-6A lineups LLunchunch SSpecialspecials marks. the last four years have in addition to the Clear $$55 OFFOFF been an eye-opening ex- Brook and Dobie’s 2020 ffromrom $$5.995.99 But the key for the Do- Buy one Entree at regular bie girls is to keep winning perience,” said Towels. and 2021 schedules, see price and get $5.00 off “Playing in a state Page 3B. second entree HHAPPYAPPY HHOUROUR Lunch Menu Sat. - Thur. only. Not valid with any 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday other offer or discount. Limit 1 per Youth leagues are victims of mower theft table. 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Celebrating Our 38th Year Dobie softball prepares for 2020 Our Burgers are the Original One of the final eight second base, head coach in addition to an alumni programs remaining in Robin Rackley welcomes game coming prior to the “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. Region III a season ago as back perhaps as much var- opener. On Feb. 7, Dobie’s "The Company You'll Keep" Roy Shiflett Realtors Now Open Sundays a regional quarterfinalist, sity playing experience as varsity team will travel to the Dobie softball pro- any other program in the Manvel to take on Friends- Serving Breakfast Daily gram has already begun 22-6A ranks. wood and host Manvel. 281-481-3733 Drive-thru open all night Friday & Saturday preparation for what could The regular season be- The preseason contin- ues Saturday, Feb. 8, at Kids eat Free on Sunday with the purchase of an adult meal very well be another out- gins Monday, Feb. 17 as standing season. the Lady Longhorns face Lady Longhorn Field on Series wins over North Clear Brook in the regu- campus with a 10 a.m. BUYING or SELLING ? ENTIRE MENU SERVED ALL DAY Shore and Clear Springs lar season opener for the alumni game planned. got the Lady Longhorns second straight season. In Any former players are Brown Bag Special to that third playoff round 2019, Dobie topped Clear invited to dust off their # in 2019. Now, despite the Brook 7-2. cleats for the action. Those We’re South Belt’s 1 2 Hamburgers task of rebuilding the mid- Dobie still has plen- planning to play may con- dle infield at shortstop and ty of scrimmage action tact head coach Robin $9.99 Rackley at rrackley@pas +50 Years Experience 2 Fries adenaisd.org. Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Clear Creek will visit +Great Office Location Delgado honors Bryant the Pasadena ISD Com- 281-481-1491 10606 Fuqua plex Feb. 12 to take on +Knowledgeable Dobie, and the Lady Longhorns will then host a Personal Service six-team scrimmage Feb. "The Company You'll Keep" 15 at Dobie High School The Name You Know! and El Franco Lee Park. That multi-team scrim- With Experience You Can Trust! mage begins at 9 a.m. as (Free Home Inspection With Estimate of Value) Friendswood, Manvel, Cy-Lakes, Clear Springs and Clear Falls will also Call Today! be involved.

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Antonio Valdez and cluding doubling and tri- tle, ranked as the No. 2 unruly visitors, the San Sophomore Mitchell Alan Shibley had two hits pling. JUCO eligible prospect in Jacinto College baseball Parker, an All-American each for the winners. Shibley went 3 for 4 the country, got the win on team put together a dom- as a freshman in 2019, Also for Panola, 2018 and drove in three runs, the mound after four in- inant performance at the struck out 11 over four in- Clear Brook High School and Cole Turney doubled nings of work for the lefty Baton Rouge Communi- nings in the season opener graduate Gavin Machado twice for SJC. as the starter. ty College Invitational to against Panola as the Ga- walked and scored a run as The Gators’ winning In the final game of open the 2020 JUCO sea- tors went on to win 14-1. the Ponies’ starting catch- pitcher was Bryant Salga- the weekend for SJC, the son Jan. 31 through Feb. Panola freshman Trhea er. do, who fanned nine in 3 locals rolled 21-2 over a 3. Morse, a 2019 Lutheran In the first of three 1/3 innings. depleted pitching staff for Despite losing Jack- South Academy graduate, games to close out the Next came an 8-3 win Baton Rouge. son Rutledge to the MLB took the loss for the Po- tournament against Baton for San Jacinto over Baton Lytle and Blaine Rob ranks last season, the Ga- nies on the mound. Rouge, the Gators won Rouge. Townsend was 2 inson drove in four runs tors again have built a tre- San Jac got three hits 19-8 as Lytle had a pair of for 4 with two runs batted each, and Brandon Bird- mendous pitching staff for from leadoff hitter Ma- hits and scored four runs. in, and Chezzare Gonzalez sell pitched four innings 2020, and it was on dis- son Lytle, and Hunter Valdez had three hits was solid in relief. for the win as SJC started play during the opening Townsend tripled for the and drove in five runs, in- The Gators’ Luke Lit- the season 4-0. JFD’s Perez takes third at CCGC At right, Dobie senior golfer Alexis Perez fi red a single-round 81 to take third place as the Longhorns hosted their own spring tour- nament Feb. 4 at Clear Creek Golf Club. Perez was a regional qualifi er Charlize Beniquez (center) of Clear Lake High ISD swept the top-three medalists’ spots Jan. 30 at a season ago as the lone School won the Region VI varsity girls’ diving crown, the Pearland Recreation Center to advance to the Pasadena ISD linkster with Clear Brook’s Gabby Smith (right) second and Class 6A State Championships at the University of to reach that level. Now Clear Falls’ Alyssa Catiglione third as Clear Creek Texas in Austin Feb. 14-15. in her fi nal high school season Perez, a Kutz- town University sign- ee, appears well on her Brook’s Smith reaches state diving way to being a top con- What a memory to taking home silver. Clear career, Schultz promises pics, so you really have tender at the District have created for her senior Falls’ Alyssa Catiglione little in the way of state re- to stay focused for a long 22-6A Championships year! was the bronze medalist. sults but is excited to see time over the course of a coming in the latter Clear Brook High Now, all three are head- what Smith can do in her single day.” part of March. School diver Gabby Smith ed to the University of fi nal meet. The state berth was kept her season alive Jan. Texas at Austin Feb. 14-15 “You’re going to see vindication was Smith, 30 at the Region VI Div- for the UIL State Champi- the best of the best at who took fourth at district ing Championships in onships. state, including some na- as a junior and therefore Pearland, capturing sec- Sven Schultz, former tional champions,” Schul- missed out on advancing. ond place to grab an auto- longtime Clear Brook tz said. “The big picture is to matic state berth. aquatics coach who later “Obviously, we were go have fun and enjoy the Clear Creek ISD ac- became an assistant prin- very proud for Gabby at experience and let the re- tually ran the table at re- cipal at both Brook and regionals. She performed sults play out,” Schultz gionals, seizing each of Clear Springs, is retired to her capabilities and said. the state berths. and leading the Bay Area even exceeded them at “It’s a great time for all Clear Lake’s Charlize Stars Diving Team. times in the meet. In high the qualifi ers, being able Dobie tennis wins Beniquez was the RXI Having guided Smith school, there are 11 dives to compete at the Univer- Coyote softball wins 3; gold medalist, with Smith over her short two-year versus fi ve for the Olym- sity of Texas.” freshman Thomas solid Wesbrooks crown Dobie’s mixed doubles “I know the kids were Freshman Kailee win. Morgan Childs was 2 er pitching win after she teams came away with real excited to win, particu- Thomas handed the bulk for 3 with two runs driven went fi ve innings, allow- round robin victories to larly with coach Wesbrooks of the pitching load as in and two runs scored. ing one hit with three lead the Longhorns to a presenting the award,” San Jacinto College won Ashley Ramber had strikeouts. third straight champion- Moreno said. “This is al- three of fi ve games to two hits, scored a run and Lake Land put a 14-3 ship at the Lamar Univer- ways our favorite event of open 2020 at the Chipola drove in another. Audrey loss on San Jac, and the sity/Ron Wesbrooks Invi- the spring, and I was very Invitational in Youngs- Garcia also had a pair of locals battled back from tational in Beaumont as the proud of the kids for play- ville, La. hits. an 8-5 defi cit only to fall spring season continued. ing so well.” Tamera McKnight In an 8-0 win over 8-7 to returning national Kristy Morales teamed Top boys’ player Se- paced the offense in an Snead State, Childs had champion Chipola. with Quan Dinh for a dom- bastian Delgado faced a 8-4 victory over Odes- two more hits and drove In its fi nal game, San inant win in the mixed dou- tough draw in A singles and bles A bracket, while Thail- sa as the Coyotes got in a pair of runs, and Lexi Jac topped Iowa Western fell out early, while Brian ony Kam Trevino joined Nguyen made the semifi - a complete game from Saenz tripled. Garcia, who 10-5 as Thomas got her Lael Martinez for the vic- nals in boys’ B singles. Thomas. Overall, she hit .714 in the tournament, third win. Childs went 3 tory in the mixed doubles B In girls’ A singles, Do- allowed one earned run had two hits. for 5 with four runs bat- battle. bie’s Julia Bui advanced to and struck out six in the Thomas earned anoth- ted in. Dobie played fairly sol- the fi nals before losing to id in several of the other Nederland’s Megan Dao as brackets as the Longhorns Dao avenged an earlier loss Southbelt Dolphins welcome new players, etc. held off Beaumont West to Bui this spring. The Southbelt Dol- Both registration ses- started in July. Brook and Nederland for The boys’ A doubles phins of the Bay Area sions will be held from 10 For additional foot- the team crown. Wes- duo of Kyle Redmon and Football League continue a.m. to 1 p.m. ball player information or brooks, the longtime Lamar Tristan Pedraza reached the University tennis coach, to host new player/drill The Dolphins are one about the program, call semifi nals, and Jennifer Ho who once had Dobie head teamed with Megan Rodri- team, cheer/mascot reg- of the long-standing mem- Cheryl Arnesen at 713- coach Manuel Moreno Jr. guez to make it to the semi- istration Saturday, Feb. 8 bers of the Bay Area Foot- 459-4330 or direct email under his guidance, was on fi nals in girls’ A doubles. and Feb. 22, at Blackhawk ball League. The presea- to her at cheryl_arnesen@ hand as usual to present the As for the girls’ B doubles, Park. son and practices will get att.net. victors’ trophy. Gisell Morales and Erica Hay scored a big victory in girls’ B doubles. Thieves strike SBGSA, SBHLL Next up, Dobie hosts the Franklin/Kramer Invitation- Continued from Page 1B SBHLL, which has re- was vandalized as well, asked to call the Harris al Feb. 7-8, although the practicing in preparation ported its own mower but nothing appears to be County Sheriff’s Depart- Dobie High School courts for the start of the Feb. 24 theft. South Belt Youth missing at this time. How- ment at 713-741-8243. are being resurfaced and opening day festivities, Soccer Association pres- ever, the damage has been To offer assistance repainted and will not be The Dobie No. 1 junior varsity team won fi rst-place 2, Santa Fe and Texas City. Team members, from left fi eld maintenance could ident Alex Dokhani told done elsewhere. to the leagues with fi eld ready for play just yet. In- honors at the fourth annual “Having a Wilson Blast!” to right, are William Ho, Charles Sanchez, Ashley fall behind. the Leader the league’s Anyone with informa- maintenance, etc., call Es- stead, Dobie will play its Tennis Tournament hosted by Dobie High School. Huynh, Dominic Ortiz, Tiffany Tran, Son Truong, The same goes for fi eld equipment storage tion about the thefts is trada at 832-891-3579. opening matches at Dawson The Longhorns were a perfect 5-0 in round-robin Linh Phan, Natalie Vo, Crystal Mejia, Nhi Dinh and High School. play, beating Galveston Ball, Dickinson, Dobie No. Melanie Vo.

Dobie High School At right, Dobie made it JFD nines open 2020 a three-peat at the 7th annual Lamar Universi- Varsity Baseball ty Ron Wesbrooks High Date Opponent Time School Invitational in Beaumont, beating out Feb. 8 at Alvin scrimm. 11 a.m. Beaumont West Brook Feb 14 at Baytown Sterling scrimm. 4 p.m. and Nederland for the title. Several individu- Feb. 17 Clear Lake scrimm. (Dobie) 4 p.m. al honors were won, as Feb. 21 Clear Brook scrimm. (Dobie) 3:30 p.m. well, including fi rsts in the girls’ “A” doubles Feb. 27-29 at Laredo Border Olympics TBA (Erica Hay/Gisell Mo- March 5-7 Pasadena ISD Invitational TBA rales), and “A” and “B” mixed doubles (Kristy March 9 Clear Brook 4 p.m. Morales/Quan Dinh and March 12-14 at Goose Creek ISD tourn. TBA Thailony Kam Trevino/ March 20 *at Summer Creek 7 p.m. Lael Martinez); seconds in the girl’s “A” singles March 24 *Summer Creek 4 p.m. (Julia Bui), boys’ “B” sin- March 27 *Pasadena 4 p.m. gles (Brian Nguyen); and girls’ “A” doubles con- March 28 *at Pasadena (Maguire) 2 p.m. solation (Tiffany Tran/ March 31 *at Humble 7 p.m. Natalie Vo). Hoisting the winners’ traveling White April 3 *Humble 4 p.m. Division trophy are, from April 4 *Kingwood 1 p.m. left to right, (front row) April 7 *at Kingwood 7 p.m. Lael Martinez and Bri- an Nguyen, and (back Dobie varsity baseball head coach Miguel Torres April 9 *at Atascocita 7 p.m. is set to lead his Longhorn program into the 2020 row) Thailony Kam Tre- April 14 *Atascocita 4 p.m. vino, Erica Hay, Gisell season as scrimmages get underway beginning Sat- Morales, Kristy Morales, urday, Feb. 8, with the locals traveling to Alvin to April 17 *Rayburn 4 p.m. Quan Dinh, Julia Bui, face the Yellowjackets at 11 a.m. Dobie will have April 18 *at Rayburn (Maguire) 2 p.m. Natalie Vo and Tiffa- another scrimmage at Baytown Sterling Feb. 14 ny Tran. Other winning at 4 p.m. before hosting home scrimmages against April 21 *at South Houston 4 p.m. team members were Joc- Clear Lake (Feb. 17 at 3:30 p.m.) and Clear Brook April 24 *South Houston 4 p.m. elyn Salazar, Jennifer Ho, (Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.). Once again for 2020, the Long- April 28 *Memorial 4 p.m. Megan Rodriguez, Se- bastian Delgado, Tristan horns’ varsity team will start the regular season at May 1 *at Memorial 4 p.m. the Border Olympics in Laredo Feb. 27-29. Pedraza, Kyle Redmon, * Denotes District 22-6A games Kiet Nguyen and Dylan Photo by John Bechtle Ta. Thursday, February 6, 2020, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Sports Calendar UIL delivers biennial realignment plan statewide BASKETBALL Two school years af- and Deer Park, comprising to mention Strake Jesuit with the three Goose Creek and the Mustangs’ base- known as the “bidistrict” will scrimmage against Friday, Feb. 7 ter pitting the Pasadena only a seven-team lineup and Alvin ISD’s Shadow ISD schools (Baytown ball team currently holds round. Clear Springs in August ISD ranks with one of the for most team sports. Creek, one of the state’s Lee, Baytown Sterling and the 22-6A crown. King- In the sport of football, and will open the 2020 Dobie varsity boys at South Houston, 7:00 most competitive school The Humble schools, most competitive pro- Goose Creek Memorial), wood is also the two-time Dobie is assured of being regular season against Brook varsity boys host Alvin, 7:00 districts in the Region III meanwhile, will now join grams over the past two Beaumont United, Friends team tennis champion. a Division I playoff repre- Alief Elsik, followed by Dobie varsity girls host South Houston, 7:00 ranks, the University In- Beaumont West Brook, years. wood, Galveston Ball and Atascocita bagged sentative regardless of 22- Bellaire, Friendswood and Brook varsity girls at Alvin, 7:00 terscholastic League has North Shore and C.E. One realignment de- Port Arthur Memorial. 22-6A titles in girls’ bas- 6A finish. Dickinson. Brook JV boys host Alvin, 5:30 eased the stress on the lo- King to form 21-6A, tail worth noting came in District title anyone? ketball and football, and In 21-6A, North Shore The Longhorns will cals a bit. which should become the Class 5A, where La Porte There will always be Summer Creek was tops in and Atascocita are the take on Channelview, Pas- Brook JV girls at Alvin, 5:30 The UIL, the official most competitive district now resides. a few holdouts, but there boys’ basketball and soft- largest schools, meaning if adena, Deer Park, Memo- Dobie JV girls host South Houston, 5:30 governing body of ex- in the Region III ranks. The folks at La Porte can’t be many Pasadena ball. both qualify for the foot- rial, Rayburn and South Dobie JV boys at South Houston, 5:30 tracurricular activities in As expected, there was surely were looking for- ISD enthusiasts who ar- And Humble ISD pro- ball playoffs, one or the Houston, in that order, in Dobie sophomore boys at South Houston, 5:30 Texas, released its bien- little change involving the ward to a drop in classifi- en’t thrilled with the UIL’s grams are well on their other would face Dobie in District 22-6A action. Brook sophomore boys host Alvin, 5:30 nial realignment decision Clear Creek ISD schools, cation but could not have moves. way to boys’ and girls’ that first round. 24-6A sees little change Dobie freshman A boys at South Houston, 4:00 for all classes Feb. 3. which will remain in expected the travel the Since its arrival last basketball crowns. JFD sets FB sked In 24-6A, Brazoswood There were some nota- District 24-6A with Bra- Bulldogs will now endure. school year and already There simply hasn’t Dobie varsity football has replaced Alvin moving Brook freshman A girls at Alvin, 4:00 ble changes, as always. zoswood and Dickinson. For that matter, there into this one, Humble ISD been much room for Pas- coach Kevin Berneathy forward. That’s it, folks. Brook freshman A boys host Alvin Beginning with the Alvin, previously a has to be some head shak- has proven its dominance adena ISD. moved quickly following Where might the big- Dobie freshman A girls host South Houston, 4:00 2020-2021 school year member of 24-6A, also ing going on in Friends- in the 22-6A major team Perhaps that will change the realignment announce- gest changes be seen? Dobie freshman B boys at South Houston, 4:00 and continuing through took a bit of a hit, joining wood. sports. in the near future. Make no ment to set the program’s Brazoswood is notori- 2021-2022, Pasadena ISD Pearland and Dawson of Beginning next school Kingwood is the two- mistake, longtime Pasade- opponents for the next two ously very competitive in will be joined in District Pearland ISD and three year, La Porte will be time defending league na ISD rival Deer Park is seasons. girls’ soccer, softball and Tuesday. Feb. 11 22-6A with Channelview Alief ISD schools, not matched in District 9-5A champion in volleyball, still Deer Park, and Chan- Specific dates, locations baseball. Elsewhere, Clear Dobie varsity boys hosts Memorial, 7:00 nelview has made noise in and times will be deter- Creek ISD should control Brook varsity boys at Clear Lake, 7:00 several of the team sports mined, but the Longhorns things. Dobie varsity girls at Memorial, 7:00 21-6A Athletics Alignment 24-6A Athletics Alignment of late. Brook varsity girls host Clear Lake, 7:00 2020-2021 through 2021-2022 2020-2021 through 2021-2022 But there’s much to Brook JV boys at Clear Lake, 5:30 suggest that a big door Dobie Football 2020-2021 Channelview Brazoswood has swung open where it Brook JV girls host Clear Lake, 5:30 relates to PISD. Coaches Week 1: Alief Elsik Dobie JV girls at Memorial, 5:30 Deer Park Clear Brook nor players shy away from Dobie JV boys hosts Memorial, 5:30 competition, but Pasadena Week 2: Bellaire Dobie sophomore boys hosts Memorial, 5:30 Dobie Clear Creek ISD has had its share. Brook sophomore boys at Clear Lake, 5:30 Dobie hasn’t won a dis- Memorial Clear Falls trict title in football since Week 3: Friendswood Dobie freshman A boys hosts Memorial, 4:00 2010. Will that drought Brook freshman A girls host Clear Lake, 4:00 Pasadena Clear Lake end? Weeks 4: Dickinson Brook freshman A boys at Clear Lake, 4:00 Rayburn Clear Springs The one possible draw- Dobie freshman A girls at Memorial, 4:00 back? Districts 21 and 22 District 22-6A Play Dobie freshman B boys hosts Memorial, 4:00 South Houston Dickinson will meet in the first round of the playoffs, otherwise Week 5: Channelview Friday, Feb. 14 Dobie varsity boys host Summer Creek, 7:00 Darren Lajaunie scholarship tennis plans ongoing; Week 6: Open Brook varsity boys at Clear Creek, 7:00 Brook JV boys at Clear Creek, 5:30 Week 7: Pasadena Dobie JV boys host Summer Creek, 5:30 Dobie, HTTC youth players to benefi t via funding Brook sophomore boys at Clear Creek, 5:30 The 2020 Darren La- ter. School and graduated site with a credit card or a member of the Pasadena Week 8:Deer Park Dobie sophomore boys host Summer Creek, 5:30 jaunie Memorial Tennis The Darren Lajaunie co-valedictorian in 1984. one may mail a check or Chamber of Commerce. Dobie freshman A boys host Summer Creek, 4:00 Tournament will return to Tennis Scholarship Fund Members of the Dobie money order to: Darren Volunteers are still Week 9: Memorial Brook freshman A boys at Clear Creek, 4:00 the Harry Taylor Tennis volunteers are in the plan- tennis team will be award- Lajaunie Tennis Scholar- accepting tennis racket Center in Pasadena May ning and sponsorship ed entry fees to play in the ship Fund, 3106 Mossy donations. Call 281-480- Week 10: Rayburn Dobie freshman B boys host Summer Creek, 4:00 1-3. gathering stages for its tournament in his honor. Elm Court, Houston, TX 6933 to make a donation The DLTSF will con- ninth annual memorial Lajaunie lost his bat- 77059, or contact Ca- or to learn added details. SOCCER tinue to award college tennis tournament, and tle with melanoma May mille Lajaunie, commit- Follow the event on Week 11: South Houston Friday, Feb. 7 scholarships to the seniors there are already some ex- 3, 2011. This scholarship tee chairperson at cjlajau Facebook at Darren La- Brook varsity boys host Dickinson, Challenger, 7:30 on the Dobie High School citing details in line. fund and tournament is a [email protected] with any jaunie Tennis Scholar- Note: The exacts dates and locations Dobie varsity boys host Rayburn, Vet., 5:30 tennis team, in addition to Darren Lajaunie began way to honor his memory questions. ships. Player entry and qualifying members of the his tennis career play- by helping junior tennis The Lajaunie Tennis ticket information will be of all games will be determined at a Brook varsity girls at Dickinson, 7:30 Harry Taylor Tennis Cen- ing tennis at Dobie High players enjoy tennis and Scholarship Fund is now determined soon. Brook JV boys host Dickinson, Challenger, 5:30 assist with their education Dobie JV boys host Rayburn, Aux., 5:30 in college. later date. Brook JV girls at Dickinson, 5:30 Dobie High School He was an electrical Brook High School engineer graduate from Varsity Softball the University of Texas in Varsity Baseball Brook Football 2020-2021 Saturday, Feb. 8 Austin, and a pillar of the Dobie varsity girls host Rayburn, Vet., noon Date Opponent Time community while work- Date Opponent Time Week 1: at Texas City Dobie JV girls host Rayburn, Aux., 10 a.m. ing at the Johnson Space Feb. 7 at Manvel/FRWD scrimm. TBA Feb. 10 at La Porte scrimm. 4 p.m. Center. Lajaunie was also Feb 14 Pas. Memorial scrimm. 4 p.m. Week 2: at Friendswood TENNIS Feb. 8 Alumni Game (Dobie) 10 a.m. dedicated and passionate Feb. 17 at Santa Fe scrimm. 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8 Feb 12 Clear Creek scrimm. (PISD) 6 p.m. for his favorite pastime of playing tennis. Feb. 21 at Dobie scrimm. 3 p.m. Week 3: La Porte Dobie varsity hosts Franklin/Kramer, Dawson, TBA Feb. 15 5-Team scrimm. (Dobie) 9 a.m. All 2020 players will Feb. 24 Pas. Memorial 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 Clear Brook (PISD) 6 p.m. receive a tournament Weeks 4: Fulshear SOFTBALL Feb. 20-22 College Station tourn. TBA T-shirt and other good- Feb. 27-29 at La Porte tourn. TBA Friday, Feb. 7 Feb. 25 *at Summer Creek 6 p.m. ie bag items and enjoy a March 3 at St. Thomas 6 p.m. District 24-6A Play Dobie varsity at Friendswood scrimm., TBA complimentary opening March 5-7 Clear Creek ISD tourn. TBA Feb. 27-29 Pearland tourn. (Dobie) TBA morning breakfast snack. Dobie JV Orange at Manvel scrimm., TBA March 3 *Pasadena (Dobie) 4 p.m. A free lunch will also be March 9 at Dobie 4 p.m. Week 5: at Clear Lake March 6 *at Humble 6 p.m. available for players and March 12-14 at Alvin tourn. TBA Saturday, Feb. 8 Week 6: Clear Falls March 7 *Kingwood (PISD) 1 p.m. spectators. The Darren March 17 *Clear Creek 6 p.m. Lajaunie Tennis Scholar- Dobie softball hosts Alumni game, Dobie, 10 a.m. March 20 *at Clear Creek 6 p.m. March 9 *at Atascocita 12:30 p.m. ship Fund volunteers are Week 7: at Clear Creek March 24 *at Clear Falls 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 March 17 *Rayburn (PISD) 6 p.m. busy seeking donors and silent auction items. March 27 *Clear Falls 6 p.m. Dobie varsity hosts Clear Creek, PISD, 6:00 March 20 *South Houston (PISD) 6 p.m. Week 8: Brazoswood Opening night events March 31 *at Clear Springs 6 p.m. Dobie JV Orange hosts Clear Creek, PISD, 4:30 March 24 *Memorial (PISD) 6 p.m. include match play and March 27 *Dickinson (PISD) 6 p.m. complimentary drinks be- April 3 *Clear Springs 6 p.m. Week 9: at Dickinson Saturday, Feb. 15 March 31 *Summer Creek (PISD) 6 p.m. ginning at 6 p.m. on May April 7 at Barbers Hill 6 p.m. Dobie varsity hosts 5-team scrimm., El Franco, 9 a.m. 1, with the silent auction April 9 Barbers Hill 6 p.m. Week 10: Open April 3 *Pasadena (PISD) 6 p.m. ending on May 2 at 3 p.m. April 7 *Humble (PISD) 6 p.m. Those who would like April 14 *at Dickinson 6 p.m. Week 11: Clear Springs Monday, Feb. 17 April 9 *at Kingwood 6 p.m. to donate may do so on April 17 *Dickinson 6 p.m. Dobie varsity hosts Clear Brook, PISD, 6:00 April 14 *Atascocita 6 p.m. the website. The Darren April 21 *at Alvin 6 p.m. Note: The exacts dates and times of Dobie JV Orange hosts Clear Brook, PISD, 4:30 Lajaunie Tennis Scholar- April 24 *Alvin 6 p.m. April 17 *Rayburn 6 p.m. ship Fund is a nonprofit April 28 *at Clear Lake 6 p.m. all games will be determined at a lat- TRACK AND FIELD April 21 *South Houston (PISD) 6 p.m. corporation, and all dona- tions are tax-deductible. May 1 *Clear Lake 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 April 24 *Memorial (PISD) 6 p.m. Donations may now * Denotes District 24-6A games er date. Brook varsity boys/girls host Wolverine Relays, TBA * Denotes District 22-6A games be made via the web- CALENDAR

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For additional 2 p.m. Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group – A national Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Thursdays at 7:30 information, call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona. Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a organization dedicated to inspiring hope in heart patients a.m. at Allendale’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 5010 Broadway com. loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and families meets the second Monday at the Clear Lake St., in Pearland. Variety of speakers. For additional infor- 8 p.m. and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Heart Towers auditorium, 495 Medical Center Blvd., mation, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@texascitizens Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, Webster. A free meal begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a bank.com. UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. call 281-487-8787. speaker. For information, call 281-538-4648. 10 a.m. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Fun Bunch – for senior citizens, ages 55 and older, addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast meets the fi rst Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the not alone, and discover choices available. For details, Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Toastmasters Club #05324194 meets Mondays, 6:30 – AT YOUR South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce, 10500 call 281-484-9243. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to 7:30 p.m., at the South Belt Chamber of Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call Ronn Canon at 281-610- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 RSVP for child care. Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., next to the fi re FINGERTIPS 8999 or the chamber at 281-481-5516. 7:30 a.m. 8 p.m. station. 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For details, CLASSIFIEDS Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature call 713-661-4200 or visit www.hascona.com. and you’re guaranteed 713-686-6300. women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second a spin around the world 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call 409- Monday, Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 of buying and selling... Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- 454-5720 for details. Hughes Rd. jobs and homes, meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, 487-8787, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s 12 Step First Presbyterian Church (youth building). 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Brook half game up on Clear lead the Wolverines in As of Feb. 5 if form holds true down champion and current is still very much in the Falls, which just has three scoring this season, with the stretch. frontrunner Dickinson mix for a postseason berth games remaining but five senior Brandon Andrews Meanwhile, the Clear improved to 9-0 Feb. 4 at but would like to surpass losses. next up. Team W L T Pts. Brook Wolverines are try- home, cruising past the Clear Lake and Clear The Wolverines have After facing winless Al- ing to hold steady in the Wolverines 81-63 as Uni- Creek for as good as sec- now won 22 overall games vin Feb. 7, the Wolverines Atascocita 5 0 0 15 24-6A varsity boys’ race, versity of Houston commit ond place. this season, but getting to will go against Clear Lake with upcoming games Tramon Mark led the way Both of those squads the playoffs after missing and will get Clear Creek Kingwood 4 1 0 12 against Clear Lake and with 33 points. are 5-3 to this point with out a season ago remains down the line. That’s when Clear Creek likely to de- With the loss, the Wol- the Falcons also owning the primary goal. the race will all play out. Summer Creek 3 1 1 10 termine the team’s eventu- verines dropped to 4-4 a first-half win over the Sophomore Ke’Mau- Clear Brook’s girls al finish. in league play with four Wolverines. Brook is a ri Millender continues to were officially eliminated from contention following Memorial 3 2 1 10 a 61-32 loss to Dickinson, District 22-6A Standings District 22-6A Standings which will secure the like- Dobie 2 3 0 6 ly No. 4 seed in District Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Girls’ Basketball 24-6A. Pasadena 2 3 0 6 Clear Springs has (As of Feb. 5) (As of Feb. 5) locked up the champion- Rayburn 0 4 0 0 Teams W L Teams W L ship at 10-0, with Clear Creek and Clear Falls in. Humble 0 4 0 0 Summer Creek 11 1 Summer Creek 13 1 Cowboys, S. Houston 0 4 0 0 Atascocita 11 1 Atascocita 12 1 Cowgirls Kingwood 9 4 Dobie 10 4 still seek 22-6A Boys’ Soccer Standings Dobie 8 5 Humble 9 5 members As of Feb. 5 Humble 6 6 Kingwood 5 7 The Sagemont Cow- boys and Cowgirls of the Team W L T Pts. Bay Area Football League Memorial 4 8 Memorial 5 9 still have openings for Dobie 4 0 1 13 football players as well as Rayburn 3 9 Rayburn 3 11 cheerleader, drill team and Memorial 4 1 0 12 mascot availabilities. South Houston 2 10 Pasadena 2 11 The Cowboys still have Humble 4 1 0 12 spots for peewee (ages 5 and 6) as well as junior di- Pasadena 1 11 South Houston 2 11 vision (age 10) players. Kingwood 2 1 2 8 Eligible drill team and cheer members may be be- Atascocita 2 2 0 6 tween the ages of 8 to 13, District 24-6A Standings District 24-6A Standings and mascots must be age Pasadena 1 2 0 3 7. Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Girls’ Basketball For more football news, call team athletic director S. Houston 1 4 0 3 (As of Feb. 5) (As of Feb. 5) Denny Wranich Jr. at 713- 876-1491. Drill, cheer and Rayburn 0 3 1 1 Teams W L Teams W L mascot questions may be directed to Jemyre Felton Summer Creek 0 4 0 0 Dickinson 9 0 Clear Springs 10 0 at 832-309-7133.

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Clear Falls 4 5 Clear Lake 2 8 Dobie girls vs. Rayburn Clear Springs 3 6 Clear Brook 2 8 Sat., Feb. 8 Veterans, noon Alvin 0 9 Alvin 2 8 At right, Dobie fresh- man midfi elder Daniel Blanco (21) had an as- sist as the Longhorns defeated Atascocita 2-1 Feb. 4 at Veter- ans Stadium, giving the locals four wins in fi ve matches with one tie, which came via a 2-2 outcome Jan. 31 at Kingwood. With up- coming games coming against Sam Rayburn and South Houston, the Longhorns have a chance to collect addi- tional points heading into a battle with sec- ond-place Memorial coming mid-month. The Longhorns are 7-1-4 overall this sea- son. Photo by John Bechtle Dobie boys’soccer seizes top spot; now 4-0-1 Another exceptionally ita (7-0) in recent games. is that the Lady Longhorns wood are proven regional With games coming competitive boys’ soccer The Lady Longhorns appear to have played contenders, and Summer against Rayburn and South race is playing out in Dis- are now 2-3 in league play through the tough part of Creek has been one of the Houston, the Dobie girls trict 22-6A as defending and in need of some wins the fi rst half schedule. highest-scoring teams in are intent on getting things champion Dobie has been to get closer to the front- The difference? the region to this point in going in the right direction busy fending off plenty of runners. Of note, though, Atascocita and King- the season. again. challenges. Through fi ve games, the Longhorns have remained relatively unscathed. Eli Texas Tech, Whaley to begin 2020 softball run Donaho and Jean Arreguin At right, Class of 2018 scored goals, both on as- Dobie High School sists by Jonathan Mendez graduate and District as the Longhorns held off 22-6A varsity softball Atascocita for a 2-1 win Most Valuable Play- Feb. 4 at Veterans Stadium er Yvonne Whaley is in Pasadena. among an exception- With the win, Dobie ally talented outfi eld (4-0-1) has jumped to the group ready to start top of the district with the season for Tex- 13 points, but Memorial, as Tech University in Humble and Kingwood all Lubbock. Winding up remain close in the mix. 42-16 a season ago, the Speaking of Kingwood, Red Raiders are in the Dobie’s lone tie in league nation’s top 25 in four play came Jan. 30 as the different polls to start Longhorns and Mustangs 2020. As for Whaley, played to a 2-2 draw. she is looking to take In that one, Anthony another step forward Nery and Oscar Medrano after she started 33 put in goals for the Long- games and made 43 horns, with Daniel Blanco total appearances as a and Mendez assisting. freshman. She was also Dobie sophomore Eris an Academic Big 12 Acosta has continued to Rookie Team member. play well for his team in Texas Tech begins the goal. 2020 campaign Feb. 7-9 Meanwhile, the Dobie in New Orleans at the girls are looking to get Big Easy Classic. back on track after losses to Kingwood and Atascoc-