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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 35 THE GREATER KATY AREA'S NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1912 n katytimes.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 Brookshire reviews waste UH Katy begins classes services with safety precautions By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR six feet between students and eight feet they are in a situation on campus grounds Brookshire City Council met By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR between the classes and instructors, Neal that does not allow for social distancing to Aug. 20 with a shorter-than-usu- said. prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus al agenda covering updates he University of Houston’s Katy “There’s an eight-foot barrier between which causes COVID-19. associated with the city’s moves campus opens Monday for the fall the instructor and the students because “We have recently changed out custo- to deal with the COVID-29 pan- semester. In preparation, staff and most likely the instructor will not be wear- dial services,” Neal said. “So they’re doing demic, addressing flood mitiga- T faculty have been preparing throughout the ing the mask to lecture because it’s really deep cleaning to be ready for students to tion near Gresham Avenue and summer to establish safety protocols and hard to hear,” Neal said. come in. We’ve upgraded all of our chem- discussing the city’s upcoming facilitate increased distance-based learning Neal said the adjusted class formats icals, our disinfectants to hospital grade. budget and tax rate. throughout the summer, said UH Associate would not have an impact on fees, explain- We’ve changed all of our air filters (and) Police Chief Brandal Jackson Vice President for the university’s Sugar ing that the hybrid system where half the we’ve put up plexiglass for public-facing said the city has seen 60 cases Land and Katy campuses Jay Neal. class is on campus one day and the other desks.” of COVID-19 but most of the “This is our community. These are our half the next and the online-real-time Each classroom has cleaning stations cases are recovered overall. He neighbors. We do take that very seriously. models actually take more preparation and with hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes anticipates a testing site being We take their education very seriously, but care to manage. and designated seating areas to ensure established within Brookshire in their health also. The decisions we make “You know, I was a professor for 15 social distancing. the near future as Waller County aren’t in a vacuum,” Neal said. years. The online components can be more Neal said the planning to institute these finalizes an agreement with Those decisions include three options time consuming and take more effort than changes for UH Katy students was taken Access Health. for the types of classes students can choose face to face lectures,” Neal said. “No. I think with advice from several key stakeholders City Secretary Claudia from, additional safety precautions to a lot of faculty have put a lot of time and and internal task forces to ensure the safety Harrison said the city will have keep the campus population socially dis- effort to make sure students see value in of everyone on campus. As other institu- a drive-thru window available tanced and providing personal protective the content that they’re getting, you know. tions of higher education have opened in soon at the city office to help equipment – or PPE – to students, staff and We don’t want to be a diminished version the last few weeks, Neal said UH has looked people maintain social distanc- faculty, he said. of the value that the U of H is offering. … at the stumbles and cases arising at those ing while interacting with city Students’ three options for courses That hasn’t changed at all.” institutions. He said he feels the university employees. include hybrid classes which mix in-per- Neal commended faculty and staff for has done what it can to protect its students Alderwoman Kim Branch son instruction and online instruction, their effort to learn the online tools such as and will make adjustments to fill any gaps asked the council to approve streamed real-time instruction and regular Zoom and other online software which will in protocols that students, staff or faculty an item on the agenda to dig online classes where students work sepa- allow them to provide seamless virtual and may notice as the campus gets rolling with rately, Neal said. Classes have been limited in-person instruction. the business of education. out the ditch on the north side in size in many instances while more Hand sanitizer and masks will be avail- Neal said making the university’s of Sixth Street between Gresh- sections were added in order to keep class- able for students as well, Neal said. Masks partnership with Houston Community am Avenue and Kenny Street. room populations low so that desks can be will be required whenever students, faculty Branch said that while the ditch properly spaced apart. There are generally or visitors are in buildings and whenever See CLASSES, page 5 does run by her home, her reasoning for requesting the drainage maintenance was that PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE the drainage along that portion UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON of the street having insufficient The University of capacity caused street flooding Houston’s Katy campus and garage flooding throughout is entering its second the surrounding neighborhood. year in operation with The City’s attorney Justin an increase in enrolled Pruitt advised the council to students that hasn’t hold off on replacement of been finalized yet and culverts that were also requested the challenge of setting by Alderwoman Branch – who is itself up to prevent an married to Mayor Darrell Branch outbreak of COVID-19 – because the project to replace among its nursing and the culverts may be paid through engineering students, with grant funding the city is faculty and staff. seeking to improve its drainage. Council also decided to let the city’s current property tax rate of $0.64000 per $100 valuation stand moving into the next year. While the rate was not formally adopted. “Just to make sure every- body’s clear, we’re not adopting the tax rate at all,” Pruitt said. “All council is doing is saying they understand that it’s 64 cents and it’s higher than what we used to call the ‘effective Katy City Council moves See BROOKSHIRE, page 5 ahead with trash service HAVE A NEWS TIP? By R. HANS MILLER the city and Republic Services – the [email protected] NEWS EDITOR outgoing waste disposal services vendor – to roll out new trash and SUBSCRIBE TODAY Katy City Council met virtually via a recycle bins to residents. The process (281) 391-3141 Zoom teleconference for their regular as of Monday was about 72% complete Aug. 24 meeting at 4 p.m. During the in regard to trash cart delivery and the August 27, 2020 meeting the council received an up- company had passed out 14,000 bins 10 pages | $1 date on rollout of the city’s new trash to residents as of Aug. 23. Republic R. HANS MILLER service through Texas Pride, reviewed Services’ dumpsters were set to be Katy ISD adopted its tax rate and budget at the Board of Trustees Aug. 24 options for a proposed tax rate for the removed Wednesday and Thursday meeting. Trustees also charged Superintendent Ken Gregorski with establishing city and scheduled public hearings for of this week, though Hurricane Laura a committee to decide on an official name for KISD Junior High 17. the city’s proposed budget and tax rate may impact that, he said. for the coming year. Final removal for Republic Services’ trash bins will be Sept. 7 and only the northernmost portion of the city near Solid waste or north of Franz Road will see a gap Katy ISD moves Kevin Atkinson of Texas Pride said the company was coordinating with toward election, See COUNCIL, page 5 budget hearings By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Monday at 6 p.m. and moved closer to adopting a property tax rate and an annual budget. The board also heard from the KISD General Counsel Justin Graham regarding the process to move forward with board elections Nov. 3. “This will be the … fourth time in the last 15 years that we’ve reduced the tax rate,” said KISD Chief Financial Officer Chris Smith. “We did it back in the R. HANS MILLER 2005-06 and the 2006-07 school years – then we did Katy City Council was briefed on the rollout of trash services by Texas Pride, the city’s new solid waste services it again, fast forwarding it back to the 2015-16 school vendor at their Aug. 24 meeting. Council members also discussed the state’s new process for setting property year. We were able to drop it a penny – of course last tax rates and briefly debated how much to cut property taxes given the city’s need to move flood mitigation year we dropped it by a couple of pennies.” projects forward. See KISD, page 5 THE KATY TIMES 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 COMMUNITY KATYTIMES.COM

MEMORIAL HERMANN/R. HANS MILLER Jerry Ashworth is set to take on the leadership for the Memorial Hermann Katy and Memorial Hermann Cypress hospitals this Sept. 13. Memorial Hermann to get new CEO By R. HANS MILLER NEWS EDITOR

Memorial Hermann Hospitals Katy and Cypress locations will have a new senior vice president and chief operat- R. HANS MILLER ing officer come Sept. 13 according to a Katy ISD administration, faculty and staff have had a busy summer preparing for online classes and adjusting programs to provide services to students during the COVID-19 pandemic as Memorial Hermann Press Release. Jerry it drags on into the fall semester – including school lunch programs. Free or reduced cost lunches are vital for food insecure families to ensure their children have a healthy diet, especially Ashworth will step in to take the reins of given the economic impact of the pandemic. the two hospitals as current CEO Heath Rushing moves on to a new position with- in the hospital system. “Jerry has been an outstanding leader in our health system for a number of years, and I am pleased he has accepted KISD providing grab-and-go meal the opportunity to further his career with Memorial Hermann,” said Memorial By R. HANS MILLER app. The app also offers an online portal Hermann Presdident and CEO Dr. David NEWS EDITOR that can be reached at https://katyisd. L. Callender. GRAB AND GRUB revtrak.net/. Ashworth is currently transitioning out Katy ISD will continue to provide According to the U.S. Department of Meals are served between 9:30 of his position as senior vice president of grab and go meals to students this fall, Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays TIRR Memorial Hermann and Memorial similarly to how they delivered food to which runs the free and reduced lunch Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital – Katy. through Sept. 4 at the 23 students during the spring semester as the programs, students are eligible for reduced The press release said that under Ash- locations below according to a COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to go cost lunches if household income – for a worth’s leadership over the last six years, press release from Katy ISD. virtual. For many local students facing pov- family of five – is $56,758 or below annu- TIRR has grown admissions by 35% and • Adams Junior High School erty, especially as unemployment remains ally. For free lunches, students in a family reduced hospital stay lengths by 13%. • Bear Creek Elementary high throughout the district’s boundaries, of five would need an annual household Rushing, who served in the position • Beckendorff Junior High free or reduced-cost lunches are important income of $39,884. Parents who believe prior to Ashworth’s promotion, has been • Cardiff Junior High to ensure children do not face food insecu- their families may qualify for the program promoted to senior vice president of • Cinco Ranch High rity and go hungry. can apply through the district’s School Café “For the 2020-21 school year, the website at www.schoolcafe.com/katyisd. service lines for the Memorial Hermann • Davidson Elementary program will look a little different from the The School Café system allows parents Hospital System, the press release said. • Franz Elementary Under Ashworth’s leadership, TIRR summer meal distribution,” said Donna to set purchase restrictions, establish low • Katy Junior High Memorial Hermann was ranked third Pittenger, Executive Director of Nutrition balance alerts, view letters and menus as • Katy High among the nation’s top rehabilitation and Food Service. “Even though students well as apply for meal assistance. hospitals according to “U.S. News & World • Mayde Creek Junior High are learning virtually, it is the District’s goal KISD’s statement said that parents and Report’s” best hospital rankings for 2020- • Mayde Creek High to ensure that they are eating a nutritious students picking up meals should have a 21 – a distinction maintained since 2014. • McDonald Junior High meal and staying healthy.” student ID or proof of enrollment – includ- Ashworth holds a bachelor’s degree • McMeans Junior High For those not on the free or reduced ing relevant student ID numbers – in order from LeTourneau University and an MBA • Memorial Parkway Elementary cost lunch programs, breakfasts will cost to receive meals. from the University of Texas at Tyler along • Memorial Parkway Junior High $1.25, elementary lunches $2.25 and sec- The policies allowing the district to pro- with a master’s degree in Health Care • Morton Ranch High ondary school lunches $2.75. Those costs ceed with grab and go meal delivery such Administration from Trinity University. • Paetow High are reduced by 30 cents for breakfast and as this were approved in June by the USDA “I am excited and honored about the • Seven Lakes High 40 cents for all other meals for students in order to accommodate good nutrition opportunity to lead the Memorial Her- • Sundown Elementary who qualify for reduced-cost lunches. for students during the pandemic. mann Cypress and Katy. I am committed • Tompkins High Those who qualify for free lunches will not “USDA has been extremely aggressive in to working alongside our physician part- • West Memorial Junior High be charged. expanding flexibilities to ensure Americans ners, leaders and employees to improve • Wolfe Elementary In order to reduce the spread of germs, who have been impacted by the coronavi- the health of our community by providing • Wolman Elementary including the novel coronavirus, parents rus continue to receive the food they need high quality and safe care,” Ashworth said. are encouraged to pay for their children’s for themselves and their families,” said lunches through the Katy ISD Pay N’ Go USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue at the time.

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5507 Morton Rd. Suite 103, Katy, TX 77493 5507 Morton Rd. Suite 103, Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-3141 (281) 391-3141 THE KATY TIMES ELECTIONS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 3 KATYTIMES.COM Q&A with candidates for TX House District 132 By R. HANS MILLER The COVID-19 crisis highlighted this MIKE SCHOFIELD When Harvey hit our area, I began NEWS EDITOR fissure, but it’s not the only time we’ve seen REPUBLICAN – KATY working with state and federal officials to it in Texas. Unfortunately, ego and political build a “third reservoir” under Cypress With the presidential election looming, strategy have as much to do with this as Other than recovery from Creek that would slow down the flow it’s easy to forget that several local races any perceived lack of clarity on roles and COVID-19, what will be your primary of flood water into Addicks and Barker will be decided this fall as well. One of authority. focus as representative for House reservoirs, preventing them from filling those races is for Texas House District District 132? as quickly. This levy would hold water 132 with Democratic incumbent Gina I will work to make sure Texas for a much shorter time that our current Calanni defending her seat from her GINA CALANNI businesses can thrive again in the wake of reservoirs – but long enough to protect our predecessor, Republican Mike Schofield INCUMBENT DEMOCRAT – KATY the COVID-19 pandemic, so we can avoid neighborhoods from flooding even in a and Independent Titus Benton. more job losses and get Texans who have storm the size of Harvey. “Katy Times” proposed six questions to Other than recovery from lost their jobs We must also protect our homes by each of the candidates with the same limits COVID-19, what will be your primary back to work. ensuring that the Harris County flood on word count for their answers. Their focus as representative for House As we control bond money is actually used to responses to three of the six questions District 132? continue to clean out debris from waterways that flood, are listed below due to the limited First and foremost, I am running for take measures to prevent them from backing water up space available in our print edition. The re-election to be a voice for everyday, to avoid the into our neighborhoods. We must stand remaining questions may be found online hard-working Texans and continue spread of up and fight to keep the county from at www.katytimes.com. fighting for the issues that matter to Texas COVID-19, we redistributing these funds to other parts families: guaranteeing access to affordable need to realize of the county for political purposes rather healthcare, that being safe than using them where it actually floods. TITUS BENTON addressing doesn’t require INDEPENDENT – KATY rising shutting down Executive orders have been property taxes, the businesses Other than recovery from heavily used this year. Within Texas, providing all that provide what should be done to define an COVID-19, what will be your primary kids with a the jobs that MIKE SCHOFIELD appropriate level of authority for city, focus as representative for House high-quality feed Texas District 132? public families. county and state officials? Citizens of District 132 can’t afford to education, Instead, we must limit any restrictions as While COVID-19 is an extraordinary have a primary concern, so neither can defeating narrowly as possible and for as short a time crisis, calling for unusual measures, it is I as their representative. My neighbors the plague as possible to deal with specific outbreaks. vital that our government doesn’t overstep are wondering how to find affordable of human We need a precise scalpel, not a meat its bounds and become our master, even in healthcare trafficking, cleaver. uncertain times. and worrying and making Once we have reversed our state’s Many of the orders made by local if their home sure our GINA CALANNI job losses, we need to restore jobs to our officials for our own good, although is going to community neighbors who have lost them during the acceptable to most Texans, were made flood again. is equipped pandemic. This will include working to get without any state law authorizing them. We’ll address to handle future catastrophic disasters. our economy back in gear so businesses Under the circumstances, many Texans flooding in We can come together to tackle these have the confidence to re-hire, and also were ok with that. This time. the following problems, without raising taxes on our having the Texas Workforce Commission Your constitutional rights are question, families and small businesses. As a provide training for the types of new jobs fundamental and must be protected so here I’ll cancer survivor, my first priority in the that will be created as we rebuild our even during a crisis. Once government address two next legislative session will be to expand economy. feels it can take away your freedoms “for others. Medicaid. All Texans deserve to have And we must fight against the push your own good,” there had better be clear Nearly a high-quality, preventative healthcare by so-called “progressives” at the federal limits on how far government’s power third of Texas options, and Medicaid expansion would level to eliminate oil and gas, which would over you extends. Government’s reaction adults are TITUS BENTON provide over 1 million more Texans with devastate our local community, costing to the pandemic showed that we need to uninsured — real access to healthcare. Right now, our thousands of jobs and millions in tax make very clear what emergency powers the highest state is turning away almost $10 billion a revenue. government officials have to tell you what rate of any state in America. In District year in tax dollars that we already paid to you can and can’t do, to what extent they 132, zip code 77449 has a notably large the federal government, while we have the What are two projects that you will have that power, and for how long. uninsured population. Millions of young largest uninsured population in the nation. push forward to mitigate flooding The pandemic has shown that the Texas people are uninsured due to job loss in the That is unacceptable because no family risks for your constituents, if elected? Disaster Act is not nearly clear enough service economy. Medicaid expansion is should have to choose between taking a We must do everything we can to about what extraordinary powers our a no-brainer, and another possibility is to kid to the doctor or paying their electricity keep people from losing their homes leaders have during a crisis. This statute, set up something similar to the Permanent bill. when major storms strike. As the peak designed mostly for hurricanes, must be University Fund to increase the capacity of hurricane season approaches, we are amended to ensure that government can of certified charity clinics around the state What are two projects that you will reminded that we must plan for flood take the steps necessary to protect you already serving the un- and under-insured. push forward to mitigate flooding prevention – not just wait until a hurricane during a crisis without stripping you of We also have an often-overlooked strikes and clean up afterward. your basic constitutional rights. crisis in this district with hundreds of risks for your constituents, if elected? Like many other Texans, the people experiencing chronic or situational catastrophic flooding that followed homelessness. For others, increased property taxes make staying in homes Hurricane Harvey damaged my home and problematic. We must ensure that people forced my family to move. While Texans of all economic tiers can find — and stay in struggled to get back on their feet, the — safe, affordable housing. Governor refused to call a special session to use Rainy Day funds on recovery efforts. Cajun Catfish There is nothing more fundamental to human flourishing than stability in Next legislative session, I will work to pass housing and healthcare, so these would be more proactive legislation to get our state dual priorities of mine. ready for future disasters and fund critical flood infrastructure projects. In 2019, we made significant progress. I was proud Mondays What are two projects that you will to co-author legislation that will create push forward to mitigate flooding a property tax exemption for properties risks for your constituents, if elected? affected by natural disasters to ensure 3:00 – 7:00 pm Every election includes discussion Texans are not paying excessive taxes on around a third reservoir. The cost is damaged homes and buildings. We also All You Can Eat estimated at $500 million. invested over $1.6 billion into Harvey relief One of our District’s lesser known and large flood control projects. However, gems is the Katy Prairie Conservancy. we must do more and I’m ready to get back for $10.99 With a footprint of 18,000 acres, we should to work. connect stakeholders to see KPC’s vision The pandemic has brought to light of doubling that number realized. With concerns over executive authority at the one wetland acre holding about a million county, state and federal levels. Within gallons of water, every acre counts in Texas, what do you believe should be done slowing floods. Land is expensive, but let’s to define an appropriate level of authority just round up and say that would cost $1 for the governor, county judges and mayors billion. given how executive authority has been Irresponsible practices of the past invite used this year? future disasters. Homes on what James Every community in our state is Wade of the HCFD calls “places that never different, and has experienced tough, yet should have been built” are eligible for varied, health and economic impacts from buyout, but relocation is slow (only 3 in 100 this pandemic. The past six months have homeowners accept). The reason? They devastated working families and small don’t see the buyouts as lucrative enough businesses, and the virus has killed over to relocate. Buyout funds need increased 10,000 Texans. That is why it is imperative to encourage people leaving harm’s way. that we listen to advice from doctors and Again, let’s round up and say $1 billion. public health officials in each community Hurricane Harvey damages have Kathy’s been estimated at $125 billion. The three to effectively mitigate the challenges from initiatives I’ve named would combine to be COVID-19. State leadership in Austin a fraction of the clean-up costs associated should listen to voices on the ground to with a catastrophe like Harvey. We manage learn what each region needs, instead of to find the money to clean up after a storm. overriding guidance intended to protect Shrimp It’s time to find it to fund some permanent Texans’ health and ultimately safely reopen preventative measures. our economy and community. From the beginning, I have opposed state overreach Executive orders have been and supported a strategy where we listen to medical professionals right here in the Boil heavily used this year. Within Texas, Harris County region. what should be done to define an appropriate level of authority for Executive orders have been from 5-9pm city, county and state officials? heavily used this year. Within Texas, The COVID-19 crisis exposed a what should be done to define an regrettable but persistent issue in Texas. (every Friday) for $10.50 lb Even during a crisis, it is increasingly appropriate level of authority for city, unlikely that leaders from differing parties county and state officials? are willing to work together. The problem Every community in our state is includes corn and potato is not that lines of authority have not different, and has experienced tough, yet been clearly stated — the problem is that varied, health and economic impacts from with every pound. competing partisan interests override what this pandemic. The past six months have is in the best interests of the public. devastated working families and small What made the pandemic unique is businesses, and the virus has killed over the particular ways the virus impacted 10,000 Texans. That is why it is imperative local communities. In this instance, I that we listen to advice from doctors and would favor local leaders being given more public health officials in each community latitude to make decisions for the cities to effectively mitigate the challenges from and counties they serve—the same way COVID-19. State leadership in Austin they’re granted it during a natural disaster. should listen to voices on the ground to While I can understand Governor Abbot learn what each region needs, instead of not wanting to make blanket mandates overriding guidance intended to protect for dissimilarly impacted counties across Texans’ health and ultimately safely reopen a state as large as Texas, I was frustrated our economy and community. From the 9027 S.E. I 10 Frontage Rd. • Sealy, Texas 77474 that he and other conservative operatives beginning, I have opposed state overreach derided Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s and supported a strategy where we listen initial mask order April 27th only to issue a to medical professionals right here in the 979-987-6077 statewide order of his own July 3rd. Harris County region. THE KATY TIMES 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 OPINION KATYTIMES.COM The vanishing art of empathy oe Biden reminded the world what grace looks J like. TOM Robert Trump, President PURCELL Trump’s younger brother, died Saturday. In response, SPECIAL TO THE Biden tweeted: KATY TIMES “Mr. President, Jill and I are sad to learn of your younger brother Rob- ert’s passing. I know the tremendous pain of losing a loved one – and I know how important family is in “Interviews moments like these. I hope you know that our prayers with internet are with you all.” Biden’s grace reminds trolls are us that despite how heated political rhetoric can be, shocking we’re all human in the end – and when tragedy and death in that occur, we must set our dif- ferences aside and celebrate they reveal our common humanity. We must demonstrate our these online empathy. Regrettably, empathy is agitators don’t on the decline for many. Just minutes after Robert Trump’s death, some tend to view Donald Trump opponents showed the opposite of their victims as compassion by tweeting that “the wrong Trump died.” real people.” “Almost immediately af- ter news of his death was re- leased, tweets calling for the their victims as real people,” US President’s death were she writes. posted using the hashtag An increasing number of Purple Heart winner overcame odds #wrongtrump, which quick- people treat those they disagree ly became the number four with this way – which contrib- ecause of COVID-19 fears, on Babe Ruth Day, where he debuted trending topic on Twitter,” utes to the decline of the civil several Major League Baseball with Ruth, as well as baseball immor- reports the Advertiser. discourse our country needs B players opted out for 2020. tals Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker and Cy Such class. to address sizable problems. Others remained active but have JOE GUZZARDI Young looking on. Although Brissie since gone on the Injured List with took a 5-3 loss, he said, “I thought I Politics tends to bring Luckily, I live in Pitts- SPECIAL TO out the worst in us. Presi- burgh, where empathy is discomfort or tenderness in various THE KATY TIMES had gone to heaven.” dent Trump, no stranger to common. We hold doors limbs. Players and dinosaur fans from During the 1948 and 1949 seasons, vitriolic tweets, brings out open for strangers, wave earlier eras rejected discomfort and Brissie won 14 and 16 games, respec- the worst in a lot of people. other motorists in front of tenderness as legitimate injuries. tively, and got a spot on the 1949 All But empathy’s decline us, and stop our cars to help If modern-day players knew U.S. Star team where he described playing preceded Trump’s presiden- with roadside breakdowns. Army Corporal Lou Brissie’s story and with Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio on one leg.” Doctors warned that cy. It’s been declining for But even in Pittsburgh, his determination to play baseball, as being “like a kid in a candy shop.” without an amputation, Brissie would years. like the rest of the country, they might demand to be penciled Eventually traded to the Cleveland In- die. Refusing, Brissie said, “Doc, I’ll Dr. Helen Riess, author of some people are getting into tonight’s line-up. Or at least feel a dians, Brissie retired in 1953. Pitching take my chances.” “The Empathy Effect,” says ruder and meaner as online little embarrassed. legend Bob Feller said that without During the following two years, empathy’s decline has to do empathy wanes. Brissie had been a South Caro- World War II, Brissie would have Brissie underwent 23 surgeries and with social media. Viewing political op- lina high school pitching standout, been inducted into the Hall of Fame. had 40 blood transfusions. Brissie, A Street Roots report on ponents as inhuman, even and his dream was to reach the big In his post-baseball career, Brissie now with his leg reconstructed with her book says “many of the evil, you may feel you have leagues. By age 16, several clubs developed young American Legion, neurological keys to feeling license to shout at – or even wire and a metal plate protecting put out feelers to the 6-foot-5 lefty it, still clung to hope that he’d one Latin American and Australian empathy are missing from assault – them. smoke-thrower. Among the clubs players. Brissie also scouted for the the exchange” when we Aren’t we seeing more day achieve his vision of pitching watching Brissie were the Philadel- for Mack’s Athletics. And Mack did Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles communicate through texts, news stories about people phia Athletics, whose owner and Dodgers. Throughout, Brissie contin- email and social media assaulted for wearing the everything he could to encourage the manager Connie Mack had expressed young war hero. ued pain treatment at the Veteran’s posts. “wrong” baseball cap or a keen interest. Hospital. While at the Vet, Brissie Communicating elec- supporting the “wrong” Mack wrote to Brissie to remind But World War II intervened. On him that his immediate responsibility comforted Iraq vets whose injuries he tronically, not face to face, political idea? December 4, 1944, during combat described as “worse than WWII.” there’s no eye contact, and Though Riess says em- was to heal, and promised that when against the Germans near Florence, the time was right, he’d offer the lefty Brissie, winner of two Purple no paying attention to body pathy is being blunted, she Italy, an artillery shell exploded near Hearts and the Bronze Metal, stead- language and facial expres- emphasizes to Forbes that it a tryout. But when Mack saw Brissie Brissie, breaking both his feet and fastly refused Hollywood produc- sions. can be learned. throw on the sidelines with his dam- shattering his left tibia and shinbone ers’ offers to make a film about his Without such visual That takes a conscious aged foot propped up by a crutch, in 30 places. Shrapnel also struck his wartime and baseball lives. Insisting emotional cues, Riess effort. We need to get out he thought, “Poor boy, he’ll never be right shoulder, both hands and both that he didn’t consider himself a says, we’re left with words from behind our electronic able to pitch again.” on a screen, leading to devices and engage in per- thighs. When his 88th Infantry Divi- In six decades of professional hero, and that he didn’t feel right detachment, emotional son (harder in the covid-19 sion engaged in heavy combat with baseball, the great Mack rarely mis- about a biographical movie since he indifference – and, we are era, but important). We the Germans, eight enlisted men and calculated. But he was wrong about felt “blessed,” as many of his friends all noticing more, some very need to set politics aside three of their four officers were killed Brissie. In 1946, the Athletics signed “never came home.” nasty tweets. now and then to celebrate or wounded. On the battlefield, and Brissie and sent him to the compet- Brissie died in 2013, and remains, “Interviews with internet our common humanity. barely conscious, immobile in the itive Class A South Atlantic League’s sadly, unknown to all but the most trolls are shocking in that Just as Joe Biden did snow and mud, squad leader Brissie Savannah Indians, where he excelled. devoted baseball historians. To they reveal these online with his classy tweet to was left for dead. Even though opponents tried help their players appreciate the gift agitators don’t tend to view President Trump. Finally, when medics arrived, every trick in the book, including they’ve been given, MLB owners they wanted to amputate. But Brissie, laying down bunts to test his mo- should require them to learn more knowing an operation would end bility, Brissie led the league in wins, about the remarkable Brissie. whatever chance he might have to strikeouts and earned run average. At Joe Guzzardi is a Society for Amer- play for Mack’s Athletics, refused. the end of the South Atlantic League’s ican Baseball Research and Internet “You can’t take my leg off,” Brissie season, the Athletics called Brissie up. Baseball Writers Association member. Katy Times replied. “I’m a ballplayer. I can’t play His first game was at Yankee Stadium Contact him at [email protected]. Susan Rovegno | Publisher of the person who wrote the R. Hans Miller | News Editor letter, as well as their address and telephone number for Dennis Silva II | Sports Editor verification purposes. 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College of Medicine and CLASSES Professor Kathryn Tart, from page 1 dean of the UH College of Nursing – as well as repre- sentatives from throughout College for its engineer- UH, the Texas Education ing and nursing students Agency and other state and easier to manage was also a county-level authorities that change for the year. Rather provided input. than having to go between Neal also said he wanted two different accounts and to hear feedback from IDs the two institutions of students if they happen to higher learning have set up see anything that may be a matching student accounts PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON gap in the university’s safety so UH students can take protocols so that those core classes at HCC and save Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for University of Houston at Sugar Land and University of Houston at Katy and Associate Professor Jay Neal issues could be addressed thousands of dollars over promptly. Students should is responsible for operations at the University of Houston’s Katy and Sugar Land time on their degree plans. reach out to their profes- campuses. In its second year, the sors about any observed UH Katy campus does have gaps or any struggles with an increased enrollment extracurricular activities portunity for all the students classes brought about by number from the spring such as the Katy campus’ who are at home and not the COVID-19 pandemic, semester, but Neal said that e-sports club, Neal said. really on campus as much he said. number is still changing Activities include online as usual,” he said. “I think we just need to as students enroll in more stand-up comedy shows Neal expressed his communicate to the stu- classes over the next few and a variety of entertain- appreciation for all of the dents what their options are days. He does anticipate an ment options to get as close stakeholders involved in and to work closely with us, increase in overall enroll- to the on-campus culture as helping develop the plans you know,” Neal said. “It’s ment though, he said. possible given the pandem- to safely reopen the campus going to be on a case by case Many of those new stu- ic, he added. including Dr. Michael basis, but we want to take dents are enrolling in online “I think it’s a great op- Spann, dean of the UH good care of them.”

1% increase in pay to staff and faculty, costly for the district, Graham said. KISD Smith said. Due to additional requirements when from page 1 The tax rate and 2020-21 budget going on countywide ballots and oth- are expected to be up for approval at er expenses, the election is expected the Board of Trustee’s next meeting to cost about $450,000 compared to Money crunching in September, a district spokesperson an average cost of around $100,000, Regarding financial matters, said. he said. the board was presented multiple The trustees also reviewed the KISD trustee Positions 3, 4 and 5 options by district staff for setting a final budget for the 2019-20 bud- are up for grabs in November, though tax rate. District staff and the board get which is in the process of being Board of Trustees Secretary Ashley are moving toward final approval of closed out. Vann who currently holds the Posi- an apparent decrease from last year’s Staffing, including salary and tion 3 seat is running unopposed af- property tax rate. benefits, accounted for 88% of the ter opponent R.C. Simmons withdrew In the 2019-20 tax year for the district’s general fund budget, while from the race earlier this year. district, the rate was set at $1.4431 non-payroll expenses made up the In Position 4, incumbent Courtney per $100 valuation. For the 2020-21 remaining 12% according to a presen- Doyle and candidate Allen Wortham, tax year for the district, the district’s tation by district staff. Local revenue Jr. have also withdrawn from the administration proposed a rate of accounted for 54% of the general race. Position 4 candidates currently $1.3888 per $100 valuation for prop- fund’s income, with 45% coming from include Leah Wilson and Michael erty taxes. This amounts to a reduc- the state and 1% coming from the Dillard. tion of $0.0543 per $100 valuation – or federal government. Incumbent Trustee Bill Lacy will about $54.30 less for each $100,000 of face Greg Schulte for the Position 5 property value. seat in November. Brandy Snyder Smith said the tax rate could be Costly elections withdrew from the election earlier lowered due to a tax base growth of November 3 will see Katy ISD this year. IMAGES COURTESY OF KIM BRANCH about 8.5% while enrollment had on ballots in Fort Bend, Harris and The Katy Area Chamber of Com- Street and garage flooding during heavy rains is common along Sixth Street in only increased about 5.1%. The pro- Waller counties for voters that live merce will be streaming a candidate downtown Brookshire according to Alderwoman Kim Branch. Branch provided posed tax rate is broken down into a within district boundaries, said KISD forum to provide candidates with these photos which show how water backs up into the street in the neighborhood maintenance and operations rate of General Counsel Justin Graham. The an opportunity to answer questions near Longenbaugh Park at the intersection of Gresham Avenue and Sixth Street. $0.9988 per $100 valuation while the election – originally scheduled for about their goals and campaign plat- debt service rate makes up $0.3900 May – was postponed by Tex. Gover- forms in October. “Katy Times” will per $100 valuation, Smith said. nor Greg Abbott due to the COVID-19 keep readers apprised of the specific BROOKSHIRE includes bulk collection. With the decrease in the tax rate, pandemic. date, time and streaming platform as WCA has been pursuing the the district was still able to provide a The delay in the election will be more information becomes available. from page 1 city’s business for about 18 months they said. rate.’ It’s higher than the no Due to email issues, not new revenue rate but it’s all aldermen and alder- proposed 2020-21 fiscal the current $0.4800 per option council members lower than what was called women received copies of COUNCIL year budget. $100 valuation. decided upon for the the rollback rate.” the proposals ahead of the from page 1 Property taxes were At the 8% new in- coming year and praised A public hearing re- meeting. Generally, propos- a topic of lengthier than come level it would bring city staff for their hard work quired by law will be held als are accepted as received usual discussion among in about $398,0000 in in service that week as part during difficult economic Sept. 17 to allow residents and then the council re- council members as City additional revenue for the of the transition. Texas times. to provide input on the views the accepted propos- Finance Director Andrew city, Vasquez said. Council City Council will hold decision to maintain the als and chooses between Pride will save residents Vasquez and Katy’s Gen- member Janet Corte and money in comparison a workshop on the tax rate tax rate with no increase or them for final negotiations. eral Counsel Art Pertile, Harris pointed out that, during a special meeting decrease. to the quoted price from The city had sent Repub- III explained how tax rates while setting the higher of Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. via virtual Under new rules adopt- Republic Services. With lic Services a nonrenewal are set under the Texas the two discussed options conferencing. ed during the last legislative notice to Republic Services adjustments for the cost of Property Tax Reform and would reduce tax bills less, session, maintaining the regarding the renewal of the surety bond, a trash bin Transparency Act of 2019 they would also provide tax rate as is may make the the current solid waste will cost $13.15 per month – colloquially referred to as revenue that would help Other actions compared to $14.50 from decision on the tax rate contract. Senate Bill 2. the city move forward with • Approved refunding Republic Services under easier for the city’s elected Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Vasquez said the city drainage projects the city bonds for the Katy Devel- that company’s bid. officials as other munici- Vaughn and Alderman Lee has multiple options under might otherwise have to opment Authority in the palities struggle to figure The new solid waste Jones voted against the the new bill, especially with postpone. amount of $8 million. out the details of how the agreement was approved measure while Alderwom- the emergency declara- Pertile said the city • Authorized an Texas Property Tax Reform July 20. an Branch and Alderman tions set in place by Texas could qualify for the 8% agreement with Si Environ- and Transparency Act of Governor Greg Abbott and property tax revenue Green voted in favor of mental, LLC for emergency 2019 applies to the decision the city’s population being increase; however, he accepting the proposals. Taxing understanding utility services at the city’s making process – especially less than 30,000 allow the advised caution because With Alderman Lyndon during a governor-declared City Council also set council some flexibility in the law is new and Abbott’s wastewater plant and relat- Stamps absent from the state of emergency. multiple public hear- deciding on a final tax rate. office, the Tex. Attorney ed infrastructure. The city also discussed meeting, Mayor Branch ings regarding the city’s The city, could look at a General’s Office and the • Authorized a software proposals from Texas Dis- cast a tie-breaking vote to finances. The first is a variety of options Vasquez Tex. Comptroller of Public upgrade contract with posal Systems and Waste accept the proposals. hearing to allow resi- said, including setting Accounts Office had all IDEMIA Identity & Security Corporation – also known A discussion and po- dents to provide feedback a rate that allows new failed to issue opinions on USA for the Katy Police as WCA – to replace Re- tential action to accept a on the city’s proposed revenue at 8% rather than the exemptions offered in Department. public Services as the city’s proposal from either TDS or property tax rate at 4 p.m. the standard 3.5% under S.B. 2. • Terminated an inter- trash services provider. WCA will take place Aug. 27 on Monday, Sept. 14. The the law. City Administrator By- local agreement with Fort Trevor Royal with WCA at 5 p.m. to determine how second is set for 4 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Chris ron Hebert said that he and Bend County to provide said his company’s pro- to move forward with the Monday, Sept. 28 and will Harris said the options his staff were set to propose fire protection services to posal included once per trash services contracting allow residents to provide would both lower the ac- a balanced budget for the portions of unincorporated week trash service that issue. feedback on the city’s tual property tax rate from city regardless of which Fort Bend County.

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THE KATY TIMES 6 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 SPORTS KATYTIMES.COM From ‘Horns up’ to ‘Roll Tide’ Tompkins’ Milroe flips commitment, chooses University of Alabama By COLE McNANNA talked to my parents because I ery day you’re going to get better, SPECIAL TO THE KATY TIMES was really considering Alabama and you have great coaches to top at the time but I wanted to take it off.” Jalen Milroe, the Tompkins Fal- other visits and see what they had McVey thinks Milroe’s work cons’ four-star, dual-threat quar- to offer and wanted to see other ethic and the extra hours spent terback, announced in an Aug. 17 programs.” in the weight room and on the tweet that he decided to flip his In the months following the practice field will help him adjust commitment from the University visit to Alabama, Milroe was to one of the nation’s best college of Texas at Austin to the University offered by and eventually com- programs. of Alabama. mitted to the University of Texas “It’s all the work that he’s put- “At this time, after taking a lot at Austin but said he continued to ting in and I think it’s kind of like into consideration, much prayer, weigh his options with his family. LeBron (James) and Kobe (Bryant) and speaking with my parents, I “I sat down with my parents and Michael Jordan all said the have decided to decommit from and talked with them about what same thing, ‘Y’all think this looks UT and commit to another uni- would be the best for my future easy to just come on the court,’ but versity that shares my vision and and where I could see myself,” Mil- they put those thousands of hours aspirations,” Milroe’s tweet says. roe said. “One thing that we talked of reps in, that’s the same thing That match to the right school about was ‘If you were to wake up Jalen does,” McVey said. “They was a major point his current head at a university could you see your- don’t see the Saturday morning coach, Todd McVey, brought up in self there?’ and it came across my workouts, or the a.m. workouts or an Aug. 25 phone interview. mind that Alabama was definitely the after-workout workouts and “That’s the one time I tell kids a school that I can see myself at.” things he does that he worked - I hate to say it but - be selfish,” Many top recruits across the extremely hard at his craft on.” McVey said. “This is a place where country have the same thought The University of Alabama’s you’re going to be going for four which has led the University of 2020 roster features seven quar- years. Make sure you check any- Alabama to earn the top spot in terbacks but Mac Jones, a redshirt thing and everything. I think that’s the Rivals.com team recruiting junior, and freshman Bryce Young something that he and his family rankings with 15 of 19 recruits have risen to the depth chart in came to conclusions (about), with landing inside the Rivals250 pros- the early stages of fall camp. lots of thought in what they wanted CHRIS COLIHAN pect rankings. However, that high “Coming into Alabama, there’s to do so I’m very happy for him.” level of competition was another a dog that’s there right now, a five- Tompkins quarterback Jalen Milroe recently announced a switch in his college decision and said Milroe said in an interview driving factor that led Milroe to star quarterback in Bryce Young, after much thought with his family, the University of Alabama was the right next step for him to with BamaInsider.com that one sign up and join the Crimson Tide. he’s great quarterback,” Milroe take after his Falcons’ career closes at the end of this year. Pictured is Milroe hurdling a Cinco Ranch of his first recruiting visits was “I know that going to Alabama, said. “I had a chance to talk to him defender en route to the end zone in a 58-0 win to end the regular season. to the Crimson Tide’s campus in there’s great competition and the after I committed, we talked and Tuscaloosa, Ala. where he started best of the best is at Alabama,” he’s a great dude. … As far as the to develop his relationship with “Going into my junior season, there, I was able to get coached he said. “Every single day you’re quarterback room, they’re all great offensive coordinator and quarter- I went down for a visit and also by Coach Sarkisian and Coach going against the best. That’s the quarterbacks and I’m just excited backs coach Steve Sarkisian as well did a camp there,” Milroe said. “I Tino (Sunseri), and I enjoyed their greatest thing about going to the to meet those guys and learn and as head coach Nick Saban. enjoyed the visit when I was down coaching style. I sat down and University of Alabama because ev- grow in the program.”

Promotions for former Skeeters KISD’s Foster, Washington By JOE SOUTHERN SPECIAL TO THE KATY TIMES named preseason all-state As the Constellation En- ergy League heads into its By COLE McNANNA last week of play, it’s former SPECIAL TO THE KATY TIMES players that continue to In the most recent make the news. installment of “Dave Last week the Houston Campbell’s Texas Football Astros promoted former Magazine,” four Katy ISD Team Skeeter pitcher Chase athletes earned a spot on De Jong to the active roster. the preseason Super Team. He becomes the second Two were honored on pre- player from the league to season all-state teams and make a Major League active 11 players were recognized roster behind pitcher Brett as top-300 recruits in the Eibner, who is now a mem- state entering their final ber of the Miami Marlins. season. They are two of six Also, three Katy Tigers FILE PHOTO BY MARK GOODMAN players from the makeshift were named to the Class league to have their con- of 2022’s top 100 recruits Senior Bronson McClelland returns to run the Katy Tigers’ offense as a top-25 tacts purchased by Major and Morton Ranch’s David quarterback recruit according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine. League organizations. Left- Hicks landed on the Class of Pictured is McClelland escaping the pocket during a conference game between hander Matt Dermody got 2023’s top 25 recruits. Katy and the Cinco Ranch Cougars at Legacy Stadium Oct. 25, 2019. the call to join the Chicago In updated, comprehen- Cubs, reliever Fernando sive rankings of each clas- quarterback recruits, along was named one of the top Rodney went to the Astros, sification released Aug. 12, with the Tigers’ Bronson 25 running back recruits. catcher Brett Sullivan was Dave Campbell’s had all but McClelland, and landed on The Cinco Ranch Cougars recalled to the Tampa Bay JOE SOUTHERN one KISD school in the top the Super Team third-team rounded out the district’s Rays, and catcher Cameron Eastern Reyes del Tigre pitcher Scott Kazmir makes his return to Constellation Field 200 out of 245 6A schools. In offense. representatives in the 6A Rupp returned to the Cleve- eight years after pitching for the Sugar Land Skeeters in their inaugural season. 5A-DI, Paetow was ranked After a historic run in the rankings at No. 207. land Indians. Kazmir, 36, who is a former Major League All-Star, is making a comeback in the No. 31 out of 129 teams. postseason, the Taylor Mus- Other KISD athletes Baseball fans at Constel- Constellation Energy League. Leading the way for tangs checked in at No. 33 landing in the top 300 lation Field welcomed back KISD in the 6A rankings in the 6A rankings ahead of recruits included Katy former Sugar Land Skeeter were the Katy Tigers at No. the 2020 season. Two mem- tight end Fernando Garza and Major League All-Star ning. He got his first start on 4. The reigning District bers of the “nasty” offensive (top 10), Taylor linebacker Scott Kazmir, who joined Aug. 18, leading Eastern to 19-6A champions were line that helped spur last Trevor Woods (top 25), Eastern Reyes del Tigre. a 6-4 victory over the Sugar STANDINGS also DCTF’s pick to win the year’s win streak return this Katy defensive back Dalton The 36-year-old journey- Land Lightning Sloths. He district once again under year as well as made an Johnson (top 25) and man pitcher, who made struck out five across four Skeeters 16-9 Eastern 13-12 the 6A preseason coach of appearance on the Super Tompkins defensive back his debut with the Tampa innings, giving up four hits the year Gary Joseph, who Team offensive line. Foster Dru Polidore (best of the Bay Devil Rays in 2004 at and three runs. He holds an Sugar Land 11-13 Texas 9-15 enters his 16th year at the earned first-team distinc- rest). the age of 20, joined the ERA of 1.80 heading into the helm of the program. tion and Hayden Conner, a For the Class of 2022’s Skeeters in their inaugural last week. The Tigers had the lone University of Texas commit, top 100 recruits, the Katy season in 2012 and became “Obviously he’s had a RESULTS TUESDAY, AUG. 18 KISD representative on garnered a spot on the sec- Tigers’ Bobby Taylor (6’ the team’s first player to very successful big league the Super Team defense ond team. That pair, along 3”, 180-pound defensive be called up to the majors. career for quite a while, so Eastern 6, Sugar Land 4 with defensive back Hunter with Morton Ranch’s Aaron back), Malick Sylla (6’ He went from Sugar Land he wanted to come out and Washington landing on the Session, were also top 40 5”, 220-pound defensive to Puerto Rico and the next pitch and compete again THURSDAY, AUG. 20 second team. Washington offensive line recruits. lineman) and Ty Kana (6’ year joined the Cleveland and see where it may take Skeeters 6, Texas 4 was also one of the two The Seven Lakes 1”, 195-pound linebacker) Indians. The next season he him, so I’m thrilled to have preseason all-state picks, Spartans, projected to take cracked the list. him,” said manager Dave FRIDAY, AUG. 21 went to the Oakland A’s and Eastern 6, Texas 5 along with Taylor’s Bryce the final playoff spot with On the Class 5A stage, in 2015 was traded to the Eiland. Foster, a top 25 defensive a fourth-place finish in the Paetow Panthers are Astros. In 2016 he signed SATURDAY, AUG. 22 back recruit and was tabbed district, was ranked No. 145 projected to finish fifth with the Los Angeles Dodg- Promotions Skeeters 5, Texas 3 as the preseason defensive entering the year and was in District 10 after taking ers and, after struggling Friday will be the fire- Sugar Land 2, MVP of District 19. followed closely by the Mor- fourth last year and clinch- with injuries, was traded to works finale of the season Eastern 0 The Tompkins Falcons, ton Ranch Mavericks which ing the first playoff berth the Atlanta Braves in 2017. and Saturday and Sunday SUNDAY, AUG. 23 behind the district’s pre- checked in at No. 158. in school history. Running Back in Sugar Land with will feature a bucket hat Texas 8, season offensive MVP Jalen Taking the No. 163 slot back Damon Bankston, Reyes del Tigre, he made giveaway. For tickets and Sugar Land 2 Milroe, were next at No. 19 in Class 6A was the Mayde a player to watch, returns his debut with an inning of more information, visit Skeeters 6, Eastern 1 in the DCTF rankings. Mil- Creek Rams whose 5-foot, along with 11 other starters relief on Aug. 15, striking www.sugarlandskeeters. roe was also one of the Katy 10-inch, 205-pound run- from both sides of the ball out two over a scoreless in- com. quarterbacks in the top 25 ning back Julius Loughridge of last year’s squad.

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Wayne Thomas Boucher 2015, his son, Michael Boucher passed away on Friday, August 14, who passed away on September 2020 in Katy, Texas at 88 years of 26, 2006. His parents, Edmund Dressing and dementia age. and Laura Boucher and his sister Wayne Thomas Boucher was Audrey Cleary. CONTRIBUTED REPORT born on September 6, 1931 in He is survived by his children, Menominee, Michigan to Edmund Thomas (Linda) Boucher of Believe it or not, despite COVID-19, there is every reason to hope James Boucher and Laura Eliza- Colorado, Daniel (Kim) Boucher that we’ll be entering into more traditional fall weather in Texas soon. beth Mushynski. of Michigan, Monica Boucher of Tuesday, September 22 is actually the “official” date, but of course, it’s Wayne attended high school in Michigan, Jeffrey (Cindy) Boucher Texas, so who knows? Menominee, Michigan and grad- of Virginia, Kelli (Phillip) Oberlin Cooler weather also brings about a change of wardrobe. As we all know, uated in 1949. Wayne met the love of Michigan, Erin (Joseph) Lekov- your physical appearance contributes to your sense of self-esteem. But – for of his life, Donna Mae Gallagher, ich of Texas, Courtney (David) a person with moderate or severe Alzheimer’s Disease or another demen- when driving by as she was shovel- Hunsucker of Texas, Shannon tia, changing a wardrobe can be frustrating. They may be overwhelmed ing snow. He teased her about hav- (Trent) Cooke of Texas; and Greg with choices or the task itself, or even not remember how to dress. ing to shovel snow and she threw (LaTonya) Boucher of Texas. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help. the snow at him in the car. He WAYNE THOMAS BOUCHER His twenty-six grandchildren; jumped from the car and picked 1931-2020 his twenty-five great grandchil- Physical Problems up a handful of snow and “gently dren; his siblings, Lorna Young • Does the person have problems with motor skills needed to fasten washed” her face with the snow. of Colorado, Mary (John) Con- buttons or close zippers? Donna always said she knew then work at Memorial Hermann Hos- nelly of Michigan, Jerry Boucher • Does the person remember how to dress? that she would marry this man. pital Katy for 23 years. He loved of Michigan, Jane Korpella of • Does he or she recognize their clothes? They later married on July 10, handing out candy to all the nurs- Pennsylvania and John Boucher • Is he or she aware of the time of day or season of the year? 1951. Wayne and Donna worked es and the friendships he built. of Michigan, as well as, numerous tirelessly while raising their ever He was a devoted Catholic other loving family members and Environment Issues expanding family and attending and was a member of the St. many friends. • Is the person troubled by lack of privacy, a cold room, poor lighting Michigan State University. When Bartholomew Catholic Church, in Due to COVID-19, no services or loud noises? Wayne received his degree in Katy. He loved spending time with have been scheduled at this time. Engineering from MSU in 1965 he his family and friends, challenging In lieu of flowers, the family re- Other Concerns and Donna had eight children and anyone to a game of cribbage, time quests that all memorial donations • Is the person being rushed to get dressed quickly? the 9th on the way. In 1980, his job on the golf course, and watching be made to the American Cancer • Is the person receiving clear step-by-step instructions on how to dress? relocated him to the Houston area The Big Ten, especially the Michi- Society, 2500 Fondren Road #100, • Is the person embarrassed by dressing in front of you or others? and he settled down in Katy, Tex- gan State Spartans, Go Green! Houston, Texas 77063, www. Once you’ve made these observations, the next thing to do is: as. Wayne worked as an engineer If you knew Wayne, he always cancer.org. throughout his professional career made you smile with his quick wit To express condolences, please Simplify Choices and retired in 1998 from Kvaerner and great sense of humor. You also visit www.SchmidtFuneralHome. • Lay out clothes for the person. National in Houston. know him for being a genuinely net. • When possible, give the person an opportunity to select favorite After retirement, Wayne kind man who was always there to Funeral services held under outfits or colors. couldn’t be still. He loved working help anyone. the direction of Schmidt Funeral • Keep the closets free of excess clothing. in his lawn, volunteering for free He was preceded in death by Home at 1344 W. Grand Parkway golf at Green Meadows, but Wayne his wife of 64 years, Donna Mae South in Katy. They can be reached If you have questions, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 help- was most proud of his volunteer Boucher who passed on June 11, at 281-391-2424. line at 800-272-3900 for more information.

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EQUESTRIAN CENTER) MEETING @ WOODCREEK J.H.S • 713-705-4878 Katy, TX 77494 West Campus 19449 KATY FREEWAY • 713-465-3408 281-646-1903 • JIM LEGGETT, PASTOR RESURRECTION CITY CHURCH OF Albert W. Thompson HOLY COVENANT UNITED Owner 281-391-3437 • Fax 281-391-6922 DR. ED YOUNG, PASTOR KATY 23855 CINCO RANCH BLVD. METHODIST www.katyhardware.com TRI-COUNTY BAPTIST DR. BLANCHARD D. LAYTON, SR., SENIOR PASTOR www.landscapebycountrycare.com • cSUountITEryc 240are@ KAconsTYoli, TXdat e7749d.net4 5715 PEEK ROAD • 281-371-3900 22111 MORTON ROAD (AT MASON) • 281-579-1200 MINISTER CRISELDA VALVERDE, TEL. 281.579.7400 RICK SHRADER, PASTOR FRED WILLIS, SENIOR PASTOR ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Katy Veterinary Clinic TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ST. PETER’S CHURCH SERVICES: 11:30 - 1:00 3 Praise be to the God and Father Serving the Greater Katy Area Since 1964 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10000 SPRING GREEN BLVD. 5819 10TH STREET 20775 KINGSLAND BLVD. • 281-492-8031 Kari Cleavinger, D.V.M. • Lori Smith, D.V.M. KATY, TX 77494 CHURCH #: 281-291-8596 of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father DR. PAT SPARKS, PASTOR Hillary Barra, D.V.M. • Catherine Berry, DVM 281-579-6724 • TRINITY-KATY.ORG PASTOR'S CELL 832-332-4687 Jessica Machala, DVM of compassion and the God of all What every PASTOR JOSH GUAJARDO MINISTER’S CELL: 832-335-2552 pet deserves. MORMON 27227 Hwy. Blvd., Katy WESTLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF CROSSINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH comfort, Open M-F 7-6 • Sat 8-12 www.katyvetclinic.com 281-391-3169 • 1407 GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH • 281-392-5099 LATTER DAY SAINTS 26100 CINCO RANCH BLVD. 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THE KATY TIMES KATY TIMES Hempstead, Texas 77445 THE KATY TIMES TEXAS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 9 KATYTIMES.COM State of disaster declared ahead of storms By MITCHELL FERMAN “As Hurricane Marco and Still, the coronavirus pandemic THE TEXAS TRIBUNE Tropical Storm Laura approach is pervasive in Texas, killing at least Texas, the state is taking neces- 200 people every day for the last HOUSTON — With two storms sary precautions to protect our three weeks, and Abbott reminded gaining strength in the Gulf of Mex- communities and keep Texans the public on Sunday to adhere ico, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday safe,” Abbott said in a statement. to mask wearing, social distanc- declared a state of disaster for 23 While storm models have a ing and other health guidelines. counties and requested assistance “high degree of uncertainty,” ac- “We cannot allow the oncom- from the federal government. cording to Nim Kidd, chief of the ing hurricanes to set us back in the Hurricane Marco is expected Texas Department of Emergency advancements that we’ve made in to make landfall in Louisiana Management, Abbott, speaking combating COVID-19,” Abbott said. on Monday before moving into alongside Kidd at a Sunday news South Texas cities were the East Texas, with forecasters conference, said Texas is “fully first to find out how to deal with expecting sustained winds of 75 prepared” for both storms. a hurricane during the coronavi- miles per hour, according to the If the storms land as expected, rus pandemic, tweaking shelter National Weather Service. they could mark the second signif- practices to have adequate dis- Meanwhile, Tropical Storm icant disaster during the 2020 hur- tancing between evacuees and Laura is expected to advance ricane season in Texas, following outfitting first responders with into the central Gulf Coast late Hurricane Hanna dumping more protective equipment in order Tuesday, when the storm could than 15 inches of rain on South to follow safe coronavirus health THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER strengthen into a hurricane, the Texas in late July as the region was guidelines from the Centers for Sunday models for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura showed the two powering through the gulf coast National Weather Service said. a deadly coronavirus hotspot. 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832.522.5522 houstonmethodist.org/cancer-west THE KATY TIMES 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 TEXAS KATYTIMES.COM Hurd, McCaul vote for USPS rescue bill By ABBY LIVINGSTON I’ve heard my friends on the other THE TEXAS TRIBUNE side of the aisle say this say this is not serious,” said U.S. Rep. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston. House voted on Saturday to send “You know why this is serious? $25 billion to the U.S. Postal A 176,000 dead Americans from Service and reverse operational COVID-19 and the projection that changes that have slowed the mail there may be another 300,000 service until at least through the dead by Dec. 1.” end of the year. All Democratic “My constituents who are members of the Texas Delegation, suffering from stage-four cancer and two Texas Republicans, sup- need the mail,” she added. ported the bill. She went on to quote from In a rare move, members, a letter USPS general counsel driven by Democrats who say they Thomas J. Marshall wrote to are worried that cutbacks in mail all 50 states and the District of services will jeopardize mail-in Columbia warning that the postal voting this November, returned service may not be able to meet to the U.S. Capitol amid summer deadlines for ballots mailed at the recess to vote on the legislation. last minute. The legislation would man- Other House Democrats date the USPS to return to the relayed constituent stories operational levels of Jan. 1 and of delayed mail — including stay in place until the COVID-19 medications — and they released public health crisis ends or Jan. 1, documents they said were 2021 — whichever comes later. It prepared within the USPS to brief passed late Saturday afternoon. It DeJoy on Aug. 12 that showed is doubtful the Republican-con- a slow down in mail service trolled U.S. Senate will take up the beginning in mid-July. legislation. This past week, a USPS union This bill would block any R. HANS MILLER leader in San Antonio told changes that impede mail delivery reporters and U.S. Rep. Joaquin A USPS mail van drives down Pin Oak Road near Katy Hardware. Changes at the USPS have been under serious scrutiny after politicization on both sides services, close post offices, reduce Castro, D-San Antonio, that postal of the political aisle. The House of Representatives voted to send $25 billion in support to the Postal Service Aug. 22 with Mike McCaul of Austin and Will facility hours, eliminate overtime officials in Washington ordered Hurd of Helotes voting in favor of the Democrats’ bill in support of postal efficiency. pay to USPS employees and in- local postal employees to hide crease the volume of undelivered bags of backed up mail — tens of mail. and for the importance of service The USPS is in its second Cloud, R-Victoria, who serves on thousands of pieces dating from About two dozen House Re- to rural areas. decade of a major scaling back of the committee that oversees the as far back as March — from the publicans voted with Democrats “I have advocated for USPS employees and operations. Due to post office. congressman while he was on a on the measure. Within the Texas funding in past COVID-19 relief the onset of modern technology Cloud’s remarks echoed other tour of a mail plant. delegation, Republican U.S. Reps. legislation and will continue to do like email, the post office has had statements from some Texas DeJoy said last week that he Will Hurd, of Helotes, and Michael so along with funding for other a reduction in demand for first Republicans who spoke on the would pause plans to change McCaul, of Austin, voted with the essential services during this pan- class mail delivery. Postal officials floor and issued statements about mail services until after the Democrats. A handful of Texas demic,” he added. from previous administrations the vote. Other Republicans election, but the aim of the bill Republicans were not present for The postal office is the latest have worked to shrink the size described the debate over delayed is to reinstate operations — the vote. Similarly, several Texas pocket of government that has of the mail service while also mail delivery as “a manufactured sorting machines, overtime and Democrats did not attend the exploded in a political outrage, keeping the aim of fast delivery to crisis” and “fear mongering.” mailboxes — that were cut back in vote, but they opted to vote-by- and the rhetoric on the House remote parts of the country. U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, recent weeks to where they were proxy — a new rule change from floor Saturday afternoon matched Republicans characterized R-Lubbock, tweeted that at the beginning of the year. the spring in which a member that fury. reports of removed mailboxes Democrats were “falsely calling The crux of the partisan could designate a colleague to President Donald Trump told and sorting machines as part into question the security of our dispute over the $25 billion vote on their behalf. This measure Fox Business News earlier this of that process and accused elections to justify a 25 billion bailout is due the complicated came to pass amid the COVID-19 month that it was his aim to starve the Democrats of disingenuous dollar bail-out is a dishonest, nature of USPS accounting. pandemic. the USPS of funding in order to attacks on Postmaster General predatory scam and a political House Republican leaders Hurd called the USPS “vital” compromise the country’s mail-in Louis DeJoy and Trump. pay-off to their government union encouraged members to vote on Twitter and added, “They are voting process ahead of Novem- “Today’s effort is yet another bosses,” to which U.S. Rep. Chip against the bill. essential, and, like always, I will ber’s presidential election. Dem- smokescreen, another conspiracy Roy, R-Austin, responded with DeJoy testified before the U.S. continue to support them.” ocrats on the House floor pointed theory foisted upon the American “Amen.” House Oversight and Reform McCaul similarly tweeted to those remarks as the impetus people to distract us from the real But Democrats defended their Committee on Monday. Two Tex- about the need for the post office for the emergency vote on the bill problems facing the American action. ans, Cloud and Roy, serve on that to deliver medication to seniors Saturday. people,” said U.S. Rep. Michael “Over the last couple of hours, committee. Water District WATER DISTRICT Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Tax Rate ON TAX RATE The Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3 will hold a public hearing The FORT BEND COUNTY M.U.D. #185 will hold a public hearing on a proposed on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2020 on September 21, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. by tax rate for the tax year 2020 on September 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. It is anticipated said teleconference at (888) 557-8511, Access Code: 1512581. Your individual taxes may meeting will be held via telephone conference pursuant to Texas Government Code, increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that Section 551.125, as amended, and as modified by the Governor of Texas in the is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the Governor’s proclamation concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. Meeting access by change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your Teleconference: (877)746-4263, Access code: 0288221#. property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners. on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the FOR the proposal: Lonnie Lee, Justin Wagner, David Ward, John Hoag taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners. AGAINST the proposal: FOR the proposal: Allen Thomas, Scott Donahue, Wesley Noonan, PRESENT and not voting: Al Menconi, and Terrell Berger AGAINST the proposal: None ABSENT: Dana Thompson PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT: None The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Last Year This Year Last Year This Year Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.93000/$100 $0.93000/$100 Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $ .96000/$100 $ .93000/$100 Adopted Proposed Adopted Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value $ .00000/$100 Difference in rates per $100 of value $ .03000/$100 Percentage increase/decrease Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) 0.00% in rates(+/-) -3.12% Average appraised residence homestead value $408,815.00 $406,328.00 Average appraised residence homestead value $ 334,806 $ 345,998 General homestead exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or General homestead exemptions available disabled person’s exemptions) $0.00 $0.00 (excluding 65 years of age or older or disabled person’s exemptions) $ 0 $ 0 Average residence homestead taxable value $408,815.00 $406,328.00 Average residence homestead Tax on average residence homestead $3,801.98 $3,778.85 taxable value $ 334,806 $ 345,998

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if Tax on average residence homestead $3,214.13 $3,217.78 proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $-23.13 and percentage of increase (+/-) -0.61% Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 3.65 NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ELECTION TO REDUCE TAX RATE and percentage of increase (+/-) .11%

If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and NOTICE OF VOTE ON TAX RATE contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than 8 percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Water increasing by more than 3.5 percent, an election must be held to determine whether to Code. approve the operation and maintenance tax rate under Section 49.23602, Water Code.

The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state. is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state. Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216. Bob Leared Interests 713-932-9011