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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 15 THE GREATER KATY AREA'S NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1912 n katytimes.com THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 Waller extends A grim milestone disaster order By R. HANS MILLER SENIOR REPORTER

Waller County Judge Trey Duhon has extended his county’s disaster declaration, as autho- rized by the Waller County Com- missioners Court April 1, through to April 30, matching a statewide order issued by Tex. Governor Greg Abbott. “Waller County residents should remain at home as much as possible and limit trips outside of their residence for essential The Cybersecurity and items or to provide essential ser- Infrastructure Security Agency – vices. Only one person per house- referred to as CISA – executes the Secretary hold should obtain essential of Homeland Security’s directives to secure items at any one retail location at critical infrastructure. Federal, state and a time,” Duhon said via Facebook. county authorities – including Harris County The order, which supersedes – follow CISA’s guidelines to identify essential industries the one issued by Duhon March during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. 25, generally matches that put out by Abbott in regards to restric- tions placed on Waller County residents, including those living in the portion of Katy that lies in Duhon’s county. Businesses that Hidalgo amends Harris Co. Stay Home, Work are considered essential must make accommodations to ensure social distancing – maintaining at Safe order as death toll reaches double digits least six feet between customers – can be maintained. Private or public gatherings of more than By R. HANS MILLER 10 people are prohibited except SENIOR REPORTER for businesses providing essential Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has HARRIS COUNTY services. Drive-through, pick up amended the county’s Stay Home, Work Safe and delivery through restaurants CASE COUNT order which was originally issued March 24 is permitted, but no restaurants to clarify items related to religious services, Harris County and the city of should serve food inside. Gyms, essential workers and the transportation Houston are tracking COVID-19 massage parlors, piercing and industry Saturday morning. The order is cases together. Most cases are currently set to expire at the end of the day found in those aged 30-49, but See WALLER, page A5 April 30. most complications are in those “Harris County reached a grim milestone aged 60 and older. yesterday. Deaths have entered double-dig- COMBINED ACTIVE CASES: 1,548 its - 13 people have had their lives stolen by COMBINED RECOVERIES: 239 #COVID19. Stay informed and take action,” COMBINED COVID-19 FATALITIES: 22 The amended order clarifies and makes Hidalgo said in a Facebook post. changes to requirements for religious SOURCE: Harris County Public Health As of April 6, Harris County now has a services. Churches of all faiths may hold total of 930 confirmed cases of the Novel services in-person if digital opportunities Coronavirus – also referred to as COVID-19 are unavailable, but virtual services remain – and 163 people have recovered according encouraged and social distancing require- to the Harris County Public Health website. those between the ages of 30 and 59. Those ments remain in effect. Of those cases, 45% of patients are male, aged 20-24 account for 24 cases countywide. A text alert sent by Ready Harris, the 53% are female and the gender of the patient These numbers include the entire county, is unknown in 2% of cases. Most cases are in which includes the city of Houston. See MILESTONE, page A5

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April 9, 2020 12 pages | $1 Fort Bend extends stay HOUSTON METHODIST Dr. Eric Salazar, principal investigator at Houston Methodist’s Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, is in charge of Houston Methodist’s activities associated with plasma-based treatment for COVID-19. home order By R. HANS MILLER Houston Methodist OK’d SENIOR REPORTER Fort Bend County Judge KP George amended and extended the stay home order for his county yesterday evening. The for virus treatment trial amended order now extends through April 30 or when the county’s emergency dec- By R. HANS MILLER patient that has not recovered and the FDA laration is lifted, whichever comes sooner. SENIOR REPORTER expanded the trial April 3. Additionally, some restrictions have been “Here at Houston Methodist, we have strengthened in order to increase protec- Houston Methodist, a part of the Hous- the capability, the expertise and the patient tions against the spread of COVID-19. ton Medical Center, has been approved by base from our health care system, and “I trust my team of medical and public the US Food and Drug Administration to we feel obligated to try this therapy,” said health experts that advise staying home test a new therapy hoped to help treat pa- Houston Methodist President and CEO during April is the only tool we have to tients suffering from COVID-19, a statement Marc Boom. save lives,” George said in a Facebook post on the hospitals website said. The treatment Under FDA guidelines, the new therapy announcing the order. involves using the plasma of a recovered patient to introduce antibodies into a See TRIAL, page A5 See FORT BEND, page A5 THE KATY TIMES A2 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT KATYTIMES.COM 10 podcasts to entertain and educate By BRANDEE MILLER that teaches about everything from the retired cold case investigator, and SPECIAL TO THE KATY TIMES science of plant care to the evolution Billy Jensen, a true crime journalist of plants. If the bounty of the botanical who focuses on unsolved murders If you’re a curious person who world fascinates you, give this podcast and missing persons. This is not a loves to learn about a wide variety of a listen. 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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 COMMUNITY THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 A3 KATYTIMES.COM Q&A with CEO of Katy, Cypress hospitals In an effort to help our readers better we do with natural disasters. We have an we are conserving PPE, as well as leaving understand hospitals’ perspectives on the emergency response plan and dedicated beds and other equipment available that COVID-19 pandemic, “Katy Times” posed MEMORIAL HERMANN team that leads continuous drills throughout may be needed during a potential surge of the questions below the year. As we begin working through our COVID-19 patients. to Heath Rushing, LOCATIONS IN KATY emergency response plan, our decisions are • Memorial Hermann is working With nearly 20 years grounded in our ability to protect the health collaboratively across all health systems to of experience in of everyone and provide high-quality care collect donations and support for additional hospital adminis- when and where we can while, meeting the PPE from those industries that may have tration, Rushing public safety standards that are helping to an excess supply. Memorial Hermann has now leads Memorial establish community-wide solutions. received donations from several employers Hermann’s Katy and already. These donations are helping to Cypress campuses as What are you and other senior ensure we can maintain our steady supply CEO and senior vice HEATH of PPE. RUSHING Q: hospital staff doing to keep hospital president. Rushing staff morale as high as possible as they • Memorial Hermann is taking a more holds a bachelors Heath Rushing oversees operations work through the Novel Coronavirus crisis? creative approach and recently partnered degree in Exercise Physiology and a masters with a local, non-profit manufacturing com- at two of Memorial Hermann’s Our goal first and foremost is to degree in Hospital Administration. campuses. pany, Tx/Rx to help us produce face shield A: always ensure our staff are informed masks and other PPE. This is a tremendous What are Memorial Hermann’s biggest as well as feel safe and cared for. We have partnership using Houston manufacturing MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL streamlined all internal communication concerns in relation to COVID-19? 23900 Katy Freeway capacity to bolster the community’s supply Q: to meet staff needs and questions and At Memorial Hermann, our key Katy, TX 77494 of PPE. ensured our leadership is present, visible, objective is to create the safest, Phone: 281-644-7000 • Memorial Hermann also started a new A: and approachable at all times. Staff are most efficient environments for managing process for the safe re-use of N95s by using also receiving support when it comes to the pandemic and we are utilizing our MEMORIAL HERMANN CYPRESS HOSPITAL Bioquell Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor technol- moments of rest and relaxation, meals, pandemic plans to help guide us. To further 27800 Northwest Freeway ogy. This method of sterilization has been prepare our System and city for the potential Cypress, TX 77433 and other respite activities that we have validated by numerous studies and the FDA. surge of COVID-19 patients we are also Phone: 346-231-4000 offered locally. Our physician partners even Memorial Hermann is following the Duke following the guidance from the CDC, the www.memorialhermann.org funded two weeks of activities and treats Health protocol which includes inspecting US Surgeon General, and other medical for our hospital! The Katy community’s each mask before re-issuing. professional organizations, as well as forthright support for our hospital staff The Katy community has been extremely learning from the experiences of other cities has directly contributed to the am pride generous with various donations of PPE as our hospital staff has at the moment, and well. We are eternally grateful for the contin- and regions across the globe. Memorial from the Katy community have planned to Hermann is committed to ensuring we we are so thankful for the support and ued support! drive to the hospital, honk their horns and encouragement. are in a position, even in the midst of this flash their lights to celebrate our healthcare How will Memorial Hermann be pandemic, to continue to safely care for workers! Even small opportunities to We keep hearing about a shortage of billing patients who are tested or greater Houston, and the Katy community, share gratitude mean the world to our Q: just as we have done for the past 100 years. PPE. What are your hospitals doing treated for COVID-19? staff. Memorial Hermann is also accepting Q: to ensure an adequate supply of PPE and Billing and payment will vary based donations of personal protective equipment Other than complying with the can residents help with this issue in any A: on the patient, insurance provider, and disinfectant products, you can learn way? and various other elements. Q: various stay home orders effective more about what to donate and how on in our area, how can Katy Times readers our FAQ page or by emailing donations@ Memorial Hermann has an ample supply of PPE. We have worked support the hospital staff during this time? memorialhermann.org. A: Does Memorial Hermann have a The Katy community has been diligently and proactively to take the Q: projection on when the COVID-19 A: extremely generous and outspoken necessary steps to ensure our healthcare pandemic will peak in the Greater Houston with their support for Memorial Hermann When your staff are looking at workers continue to have the required area? If so, what is that projection? Katy Hospital. All we can ask is that the Q: statistical models and other data personal protective equipment – known as In a rapidly evolving situation such as community remains vigilant and patient that help project spread of a disease like PPE – to safely care for patients. Below are A: this Memorial Hermann would not through these uncertain times and trusts us COVID-19, are they concerned that the just a few examples of our proactive efforts: make public projections on potential cases. to take the lead in navigating this pandemic. need will exceed the health care system’s • Memorial Hermann, along with our What is important to know is that Memorial We also encourage our community to look capacity? colleagues across Houston, made the Hermann stands ready to care for the Katy for opportunities to help thank a healthcare We have planned and prepared decision to postpone elective, non-urgent community and all the communities it worker. In fact, on April 10 at 7 p.m. residents A: for dealing with a pandemic, as surgeries and procedures. By doing this, serves. Fulshear trash services Katy City Council extends adjusted for COVID-19 its emergency declaration By R. HANS MILLER By R. HANS MILLER SENIOR REPORTER SENIOR REPORTER During a special meet- The city of Fulshear an- ing held April 6 at 3 p.m., nounced March 31 that it’s the Katy City Council voted trash services provider, WCA to extend the city’s emer- Waste Corporation, has noti- gency declaration to match fied the city of changes to its the state’s declaration trash service which go into of a health emergency’s effect as of Wednesday. The expiration. Council also notice comes after a WCA voted to table an agenda employee tested positive for item calling for a health COVID-19. authority for the city to be “At WCA, our highest appointed. priority continues to be the “In order to place the health and well-being of our City in the best position to R. HANS MILLER customers and staff during receive possible assistance Katy City Council extended the city’s health disaster declaration at a special an evolving situation. Last TOM FISK from state and federal meeting Monday afternoon, but tabled appointment of a physician as the night, we learned that one The city of Fulshear’s trash services have been restricted due to a trash collector agencies it is recommend- city’s official health authority. of our drivers has tested being diagnosed with COVID-19. ed that the Mayor issue a positive for the COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation that authority for the city. or Pro Tem Chris Harris virus. As a precaution, the grass clippings. Additionally, Cross Creek Bend Boulevard lasts for seven days and A health authority is a said. No nominees were helpers and other drivers recycling bins will not be on Plymouth Lane by the that the City Council pass physician that advises the discussed at the meeting, who have been in close picked up and residents are Cross Creek Ranch Welcome a resolution extending the council regarding medical Harris said. contact with this driver have asked not to place the bins Center and at the Irene Disaster Proclamation un- emergencies and public “So it was tabled till been quarantined,” a notice on the curb for collection. Stern Community Center. til it is terminated by City health issues. Thursday’s special meet- from WCA read. Trash should not be placed “This safety measure is Council action,” Katy City Currently, the default ing to allow the Emergen- Service changes include in the recycle bins either based on recommendations Attorney Art Pertile III ad- public health authority cy Operation Coordinator restrictions that WCA will as collectors have been in- from public health officials vised Mayor Bill Hastings for the city is Dr. Umair and Katy Police Captain only be picking up trash in- structed not to pick up any- and our commitment to in a letter dated April 3. Shah, the health authority Bryon Woytec and staff side the trash bin and up to thing in the yellow-topped minimize possible employee Council approved the for Harris County but the time to locate and agree two bulk items set out at the recycle bins. exposure to the COVID-19 measure to extend the council and mayor would to a medical professional curb, including items such Dumpsters for recycling coronavirus,” WCA’s state- declaration but held back like to have a physician qualified and available for as bundled tree limbs or have been placed south of ment said. on declaring a health specifically for Katy, May- the city,” Harris said. KATY TIMES PET OF THE WEEK MEET SIRIUS

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Turns out it was Ed, a KATY TIMES the modern salute evolved strangers crossing the street. within the human breast) mentally sharp, but how casual acquaintance, whose as a show of respect. “By A hand on the heart, hauls discarded magazines sharp is it when the only wave I hadn’t acknowledged 1820, the gesture was often accompanied by a home from the library word you can think of to because I couldn’t see him officially modified to the soft pat-pat on the chest, is demonstrably faster than reply to an internet scam is through the tinted glass. current version still used better than words when it arm as a truck passed, the he can read them. (“If we “Certainly!”? Since then I’ve made it in the military today – the comes to saying “thank you” driver would respond with a quietly move the bed and As a bookworm and a point to wave at every car touching of the hat. 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A study of five Chinese patients who Generally, health care, transportation, IT, TRIAL received the therapy was published in the MILESTONE water infrastructure, energy, food and ag- from page A1 “Journal of the American Medical Associ- from page A1 riculture, government facilities, financial ation” in mid-March and suggests that the institutions, emergency services, defense therapy is beneficial to those suffering from was initially considered an emergency inves- county’s emergency response commu- workers, certain manufacturing, chemical tigational new drug – referred to as an eIND COVID-19. nications group, said the order aligns facilities and communications companies by medical professionals – that requires FDA New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has the local order with that issued by Texas may remain in operation, though the approval for all patients that receive it. How- said his state will begin recruitment for plas- Governor Greg Abbott. order does encourage working from home ever, the trial was expanded into a full clinical ma donors soon in the New York City suburb “Per the Texas Attorney General’s via telecommute whenever possible. trial, the FDA announced April 3. of New Rochelle which was heavily hit by the guidance on this topic, if religious services Essential retailers now include the “This is an important area of research — pandemic. Methodist representatives said cannot be conducted from home or following: the use of products made from a recovered potential donors do not have to be Method- through remote services, then religious “Food producers and service provid- patient’s blood to potentially treat COVID-19 ist patients, but must have a documented services may be conducted in churches, ers, including grocery stores, warehouse in those affected by this illness. The FDA -re positive COVID-19 test in their medical congregations, and houses of worship,” the stores, furniture suppliers, big box stores, mains actively engaged with partners across history to be considered. order reads. bodegas, liquor stores, gas stations and the U.S. government, academia and industry The process for donating plasma is Essential critical infrastructure and convenience stores, farmers’ markets to expedite the development and availability similar to that for donating blood and takes retail are determined by guidelines set that sell food products and household of critical medical products to prevent and about an hour, Methodist representatives forth by the Department4 of Homeland staples. Food cultivation, including treat this novel virus – both evaluating the said. Donors are connected to a device that Security’s National Cybersecurity and farming, ranching, fishing, and livestock. safety and efficacy of potential therapies and removes plasma while returning red blood Infrastructure Security Agency, commonly Food production, including the produc- facilitating emergency access for patients, cells to the donors’ bodies. Plasma may referred to as CISA. tion of canned goods, bottled beverages as appropriate,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. be donated twice per week, unlike regular To clarify what qualifies as “essential and other grocery items. Businesses that Stephen M. Hahn. blood donations which the American Red critical infrastructure” the order now re- ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or The treatment, known as convalescent Cross says can see separations of eight to 16 fers to bot the federal guidelines put out by services directly to residences. Restaurants serum therapy, has been used to fight diph- weeks between donations. CISA and the Texas Division of Emergency and other facilities that prepare and serve theria, flesh-eating bacteria, the Spanish flu Locally, Dr. Eric Salazar, principal inves- Management’s online list of additional food, but only for delivery, drive-thru or and other serious conditions for more than tigator at Houston Methodist’s Department essential services. The TDEM guidelines carry-out. Schools and other entities that a century, the hospital’s statement said. It of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, said specifically add religious services and ex- typically provide free services to students uses plasma from a recovered patient with a review of patient charts at the hospital cludes cosmetology salons, gyms, massage or members of the public on a pick-up antibodies present in it and that plasma is is promising and nearly two-thirds of the establishments, tattoo studios, piercing and take-away basis only. The restriction infused into a sick patient’s body and has the patients may meet the criteria to donate studios as well as eating and drinking of delivery or carry-out does not apply potential to save lives by bolstering patients’ plasma once they recover. Patients with inside bars, restaurants and food courts. to cafes and restaurants located within immune systems with already-established underlying conditions and of advanced age Service from restaurants is still allowed hospital and medical facilities. Laundro- antibodies for the Novel Coronavirus. will not be eligible to donate. via drive thru, curbside and delivery, per mats, dry cleaners, and laundry service The first patient to donate plasma from While the research is just starting, Salazar TDEM guidelines. providers. Gas stations, auto supply, auto the study has been in good health for more said it could help many patients and fast See this story’s cover graphic and this and bicycle repair, hardware stores, and than two weeks and has already donated. tracking the research is worthwhile. link for the extended CISA guidelines. related facilities.” The plasma was transfused into a COVID-19 “Convalescent serum therapy could be a patient March 28. Since that time, the hospi- vital treatment route, because unfortunately tal has done four more infusions and identi- there is relatively little to offer many patients fied 10 additional donors who have already except supportive care, and the ongoing donated, said Patti Muck, a senior media clinical trials are going to take a while. We relations specialist with Houston Methodist. don’t have that much time,” Salazar said.

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The updated order was developed to COVID-19 CASES Do you need match requirements set forth in Texas CONFIRMED CASES: 280 space to Governor Greg Abbott’s most recent order RECOVERED PATIENTS: 15 addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS: 6 increase incorporating public *Data as of 9:20 p.m. April 6 feedback requested your via an online survey, George said. audience? Almost 900 included. Agricultural professionals such Fort Bend County as farmers and ranchers are also essential. residents responded Laundromats, dry cleaners and laundry anonymously to the Call Katy Times today! service providers, auto repair and supply poll which asked 281-391-3141 stores, bicycle repair facilities and hardware questions about FORT BEND COUNTY stores are also permitted to remain open. household makeup, JUDGE KP GEORGE Businesses that supply products necessary how residents were for people to work from home and firearm staying informed about COVID-19 and retailers are also considered essential. asked for typed-in feedback regarding how Restaurants may remain open but must residents felt the county’s administration provide services only through curbside, should act regarding the pandemic moving delivery and carry-out. forward. Service providers such as electricians, “Everything we can do. Please, please plumbers, exterminators and related continue the Stay at Home Save Lives order maintenance professionals may continue Cajun Catfi sh through April and anything else possible. to operate and provide services. Trash and Our six-year-old is severely immunocom- recycling collection, mail and shipping, promised and immunosuppressed and she funerary, veterinary and health and welfare depends on herd immunity. She depends services may also remain in operation. on us to save her life,” one response read. News services such as radio, television Mondays The order requires all Fort Bend County and newspapers may remain open. Residents to remain at home except when Childcare service providers may remain necessary and encourages working from open, but only if they provide childcare to 5:00 – 9:00 pm home rather than at the office – and those other essential businesses. Transportation that must work to practice social distanc- service providers may also remain open. All You Can Eat ing. The decree also permits residents to All essential services are required to leave home as needed to provide or obtain practice social distancing as much as pos- essential services such as buying groceries, sible. for $10.99 attending medical appointments or working Violation of the order is subject to a pos- in an essential services field such as at a sible fine of up to $1,000 and possible jail grocery store or hospital. time up to 180 days, the order said. According to the order, essential services “We don’t back down to the enemy. We include grocery, warehouse, big-box, liquor come together and protect the vulnerable, and convenience stores. Farmers Markets be leaders, strengthen our communities and that sell food products and household look out for our neighbors as ourselves,” staples, bodegas and gas stations are also George said.

WALLER from page A1 SOCIAL DISTANCING In general, the Waller County Office of Emergency tattoo studios and beauty sa- Management recommends the following for lons are required to remain all county residents while the COVID-19 health closed. emergency is in effect. Kathy’s Duhon and the com- missioners court strongly GENERAL encourage all religious insti- • Cancel non-essential events; tutions to conduct services • Minimize social gatherings; online and must maintain • Minimize in-person contact with people not from Shrimp social distancing if services your household; are conducted in person. • Do not leave your home or go to work if you are Full guidelines provided not feeling well; by the Waller County Office • Having hand washing capabilities, hand sanitizers of and tissues available; Boil Emergency Management • Frequent cleaning of high touch surface areas like can be found below. counter tops and hand rails; Duhon said Dr. Carlos • Maintain physical space to minimize close contact from 5-9pm Plasencia, the Department as much as possible with a minimum distance of 6 of State Health Services feet between yourself and other individuals physician that serves as (every Friday) for $10.50 lb health authority for Waller County, has indicated that VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: the spread of COVID-19 LIMIT OUTINGS includes corn and potato is slowing down after two VULNERABLE POPULATIONS INCLUDE PEOPLE WHO ARE: weeks of restrictions have • 60 years old and older. with every pound. been in place, which is a • People with certain health conditions such as good sign. heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, kidney “The sooner we all pull disease and weakened immune systems. together and keep this thing • For vulnerable populations, don’t go to from spreading any further, gatherings unless it is essential. If you can the better off we will be. I telecommute, you should. Avoid people who know we would all rather be are sick. going anything but this, but I know we can buckle down and keep at it,” Duhon said. Duhon also recom- the home as “much as hu- or reduce any outside trips mended people follow the manly possible” in an April – especially this week. If Centers For Disease Control 6 update. you are providing essential rontae d ealy Teas and Prevention’s recom- I cannot stress this services, go to work from mendation that residents enough at this time – please home and return with the begin wearing face masks stay home,” Duhon said. minimum number of stops and minimize trips outside Work from home. Eliminate and contacts in between.” THE KATY TIMES A6 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 TRIBUTES KATYTIMES.COM

Danny Dearl “Dan” Caudle passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, in Katy, at the age of 82. Dan was born on October 8, 1937 in Maud, Texas to William Nathaniel and Bessie Preston Caudle. In 1964 he married Checkups are vital to health Virginia Lynne Farris in Muskogee, Oklahoma. In Regular visits with a medical The recommended frequency of 1966 he received his PhD professional are an important part of a doctor visits may change as health in Physical Chemistry from healthy lifestyle. Too often people visit issues arise or if follow-up is need- the University of Oklahoma the doctor only when they are ill, as ed after a treatment plan or injury, and began a distinguished they may not realize just how essential according to the caregiver company career with Conoco as an well visits and physical exams are. Home Care Assistance. Some seniors environmental engineer, re- Routine checkups are the smartest may have to visit a provider once tiring after 27 years. He was way for people in all age groups to stay a week or once a month. Doctors, a Distinguished Lecturer for on top of their health, but they can be nurses and therapists will design a the Society of Petroleum En- especially valuable for those age 50 regimen based on a patient’s current gineers and was a member and older. Regular checkups enable health needs. of the American Chemical physicians to check current health The following are some compelling Society and NACE. Dan against past visits, ensuring that any reasons to be diligent with provider was a member and Deacon anomalies can be investigated and visits. Emeritus of Sharpstown treated efficiently and promptly. This • Frequently health issues can be Baptist Church in Houston. DANNY DEARL “DAN” CAUDLE can make the difference in slowing silent and not noticed early on by a For the last 27 years, he and 1937-2020 down the progression of a disease patient, according to Mercy Medical Virginia have been residents that has already developed or prevent Center in Baltimore. of Katy. Dan served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves for something from becoming a full- • Patients will be less likely to eight years. fledged issue. Routine checkups are the smartest way for people forget about important screenings, He is survived by his wife, Virginia Caudle of Katy; children, The Mayo Clinic says there are in all age groups to stay on top of their health, but like mammography, prostate tests, Annette Seiber of Katy, Dana Caudle of Auburn, Alabama, Amy no hard and fast rules about how they can be especially valuable for those age 50 cholesterol tests, and more. Luke and her husband Gregory of Katy, and Robert Caudle of often seniors should visit health care and older. • Vaccines can be administered, Katy; grandchildren, Jesse Seiber, Olivia Caudle, Jeffrey New- providers. Those who are in gener- as even adults need certain immuni- man, William Luke, Catherine Luke, Matthew Luke, and Aden ally good health may only require reassured that there’s nothing to wor- zations to stay healthy. Caudle and beloved friend Jim Cokinis as well as numerous one medical checkup a year. At this ry about can be helpful. • Patients can discuss potential other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his point vital signs will be checked, General care and geriatric doctors lifestyle changes, like going on a diet parents and siblings, Ernest, Gerald, Theda, Nathan, and David. medications reviewed and lifestyle also are adept at asking questions to or taking up a new fitness regimen. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial ser- topics discussed. Doctors may even get a sense of how patients are faring It is essential to follow through vice will be held at a later date. recommend or discuss tests. Patients in the world. This may include topics with health care provider visits, even if Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the also can bring up any issues they may that seemingly have no relevance to they seem redundant. Physicians may Sharpstown Baptist Church. be experiencing, however insignifi- health but can be quite important. A detect issues that warrant close ob- Condolences may be expressed at www.SchmidtFuneral- cant they may seem. Anything from provider may ask about topics such as servation. Patients are urged to have Home.net. sleep disturbances to memory loss bathing or dressing. Questions about an open dialogue with their doctors Funeral services held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral to unexplained fatigue or pain can social interaction or typical routines so they understand the reason behind Home. Schmidt Funeral Home is located at 1344 W. Grand Park- be addressed. Sometimes getting can paint a better picture of both health care visits and expectations in way South in Katy, Texas. They can be reached at (281) 391-2424. everything out in the open and being physical and mental health. the future.

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WWW.JOURNEYCHURCHKATY.COM 2510 FRY ROAD AT FRANZ • 281-578-1897 FUNERAL HOME 17700 CLAY RD. • 281-345-1182 JEREMIAH HILL, LEAD PASTOR BOB PULLIAM JAMES P. BELL, PASTOR Serving Katy and West Houston since 1945 WESTPARK CHURCH OF CHRIST KAINOS COMMUNITY CHURCH BAPTIST MEETING AT FULSHEAR COMMUNITY CENTER (281) 391-2424 19946 SAUMS ROAD • 281-599-1473 1508 East Avenue • Katy, Texas 77493 ANTIOCH MISSIONARY 281-712-1492 JOE AND YOLAND HERRON-PALMORE, Mailing Address: 1415 East Avenue, Suite B • Katy, Texas 77493 BAPTIST CHURCH WWW.WESTPARKCOC.ORG PASTORS 655 DANOVER • 281-391-2263 EPISCOPAL KATY BIBLE CHURCH TYRONE FREEMAN, PASTOR CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES 2500 AVENUE D BRIDGEWATER BAPTIST CHURCH 1225 W. GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH • 281-392- 281-391-7284 • 281-391-6855 A/C & FRANZ ELEMENTARY 3310 MATT MANCINI, PASTOR Heating 2751 WESTGREEN BLVD. • 281-578-0970 TRUE FIX ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL KATY COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Lic #TACLB004843E MICHAEL THOMPSON, PASTOR 1936 DREXEL, KATY • 281-391-2785 24102 KINGSLAND BOULEVARD Quality Service for over 42 Years CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH REV. MARK WILKINSON 281-391-0099 Living in KATY, Working in KATY & KATY Proud 281-392-9334 MAYDE CREEK TIM BARKER, PASTOR “We’re in Your Neighborhood and 2855 GREENHOUSE ROAD • 281-492-2689 LUTHERAN KINDRED SPIRIT We’ll Be Here When You Need Us” www.truefix.com LARRY MADDOX, PASTOR CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP KATY’S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 700 S. WESTGREEN • 281-398-6464 22025 I-10 W., 281-492-6064 600 PIN OAK • 281-391-1100 PAUL GOEKE, LEAD PASTOR RAMADA LIMITED HOTEL, RM. 306 21715 Kingsland Blvd. Ste. 105 COLEMAN PHILLEY, SR. PASTOR 281-855-3402 • REV. L. R. FURR, PASTOR LIVING WORD Katy Tx, 77450 GOOD NEWS BAPTIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL-LUTHERAN LIFE CHURCH katyteeth.com OF HOUSTON 3700 SOUTH MASON ROAD 2610 GREENBUSCH • 281-395-5433 2502 KATY HOCKLEY CUT-OFF • 281-391-9199 281-392-2300 SAM RUDD, PASTOR M-Th 7am-7pm VIRGIL YEHNERT, PASTOR MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHRISTS MERCY Fri. 7am-3pm KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH MISSOURI-SYNOD 3506 PORTER RD. Sat. 8am-2pm 20555 KINGSLAND BLVD. • 281-492-0785 3RD ST. & AVE. D, KATY • 281-391-0171 281-391-2273 PASTOR RYAN RUSH JOHN DAVIS WADE CASHION, PASTOR License # 9157 PARKWAY FELLOWSHIP VICTORY OF THE LAMB– NEW HORIZONS 27043 FM 1093 • 281-391-6673 WISCONSIN SYNOD WORD OF FAITH CHURCH WWW.PARKWAYFELLOWSHIP.COM 20351 CINCO RANCH BLVD. @ PEEK RD. 906 AVENUE A (CHAPEL) PASTOR: MIKE MCGOWN 281-395-0544 • NATHAN BUEGE, PASTOR 281-391-6770 REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH EDDIE L. STALLWORTH-CHERRY, JR., PASTOR P.O. Box 758 281-931-1833 24201 CINCO RANCH BLVD. • 281-371-21-56 METHODIST NORTHWEST BELIEVERS CHURCH Katy, Texas 77492 Fax: 281-391-1845 www.landscapebycountrycare.com • [email protected] MITCH MAHER, PASTOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST - KATY 5423 E FIFITH STREET • 281-829-8985 LARRY CONNER, PASTOR RIVER BEND BAPTIST CHURCH 5601 FIFTH STREET • 281-391-2121 Irrigation, Sales & Service 26700 FM 1093. • 281-346-2279 DR. RICHARD L. WHITE, SENIOR PASTOR POWERHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER P.O. Box 758 • Katy, TX 77492 Katy Hardware WWW.RIVERBENDC.ORG GRACE FELLOWSHIP 1818 KATYLAND ROAD • 281-391-0095 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH G. F. WATKINS, PASTOR Hardware Store Kay & Mickey Powers, Owners JOHN C. CROWE, PASTOR 281-391-1833 Your Hometown SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 2655 S. MASON ROAD CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Fax: 281-391-1845 559 Pin Oak Rd. (NEXT TO GREAT S.W. 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. KATY, TX 77494 ROY MEADOWS, PASTOR 1928 DREXEL WWW.CROSSINGSCOMMUNITYCHURCH.ORG 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, 1005 Katy Fort Bend Rd. WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH & 281-391-0687 MEETS AT 10:40 AM AT KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY Katy, TX 77493 ACADEMY 281-391-5439 so that we can comfort those in any THE 3883 LAKES OF BRIDGEWATER DR • 281-492- CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 3448 LATTER DAY SAINTS PENTECOSTAL trouble with the comfort we ourselves TRINITY FAITH CHURCH CARPET EXCHANGE REV. RICHARD D. BUTTS, PASTOR 1603 Norwalk receive from God. 10TH & AVE. D • 281-391-3310 KATY 281-578-8934 DR. PHILLIP AND JILL CELEMENTS, PASTORS Residential & Commercial 281-391-6999 ANGLICAN BISHOP SCOTT BAUER Flooring [email protected] THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. 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Abbott extending social distancing “We are both amazed and appreciative Should further changes be required, we will guidelines through April, the University of the leadership of our athletic directors communicate them to you as quickly as we Interscholastic League (UIL) also recently and coaches,” she said. “We are inspired by can.” updated its suspension timeline to match the work that continues in a challenging On March 26, UIL Director Dr. Charles up with the Governor’s return-to-school environment and the creativity of the remote Breithaupt said in a video message that date of May 4. coaching that directly benefits the athletes sports are to return “as soon as school can “As that date approaches, UIL will across the state.” resume.” monitor all available information and At the same time, UIL Deputy Director “I know you’re anxious, I’m anxious for provide member schools with more place. UIL remains committed to providing Jamey Harrison, EdD, advised everyone in you … especially if you’re a parent of seniors specific guidance on district and post- a reasonable acclimatization period for his letter to superintendents to wait before who are finishing their high school careers,” season date adjustments related to this rehearsals and practices to occur prior to reconfiguring resumption of play until more he said to all impacted by the virus. “Our staff new extension,” a release from April 3 says. resuming contests and games. All decisions information is available. is working around the clock to do all they can “All in-person practices, rehearsals and remain flexible and will be consistent “Please do not begin to make plans for to make these activities alive again. As soon workouts remain suspended until further with the advice of local, state and federal district competition prior to receiving this as school can resume, we’ll continue the UIL notice and remote instruction remains in officials.” additional information,” he said. “Again, competitions for the 2020 school year.” Jenny McGhee selected for USA Volleyball Board of Directors By R. HANS MILLER SENIOR REPORTER

Jenny McGhee, senior associate commissioner for external operations for the Southland Conference since July 2017, has been appointed to the USA Volleyball Board of Directors as its High Performance representative. McGhee has worked for the Southland Conference in multiple capacities since 2008 and will replace departing director Kristin Fasbender. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS “Jenny will bring a Blinn sophomore Tristan Ikpe was the Buccaneers’ leading scorer and rebounder with 17.3 points and 10.4 boards per game. Pictured is Ikpe going up to the wealth of experience to the JENNY rim in a game against Panola College on Jan. 6 at Blinn College. board as a former volleyball McGHEE student-athlete and with her involvement as the administrator in the Southland Conference responsible for Indoor and Beach Volleyball competition,” said Cecile Reynaud, chair Local players receive accolades of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors. “We look forward to having her join the board immediately.” Bosquez and Cherry earned second in the nation with 344 total McGhee will finish out the remainder of CONTRIBUTED REPORT all-conference honorable mention. rebounds to break Blinn’s single-sea- Fasbender’s term and will then be eligible to run for “Gabby and Mia transferred in this son rebound record. the same position when the current term expires June Although the National Junior Col- season and made an immediate im- Ikpe also broke Blinn’s career 2021. lege Athletic Association’s national pact,” Jenkins said. “They played very rebound record with 877 rebounds McGhee’s responsibilities include administrator basketball tournament was post- hard on both sides of the ball.” in two seasons. He led Blinn with 22 for women’s indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, and poned, the Region XIV Tournament Bosquez was second on the double-doubles and scored a sea- men’s and women’s golf, according to a Southland was played in full and both of Blinn team with 11.9 points per game and son-high 37 points against Angelina Conference press release. College’s teams nearly punched a averaged 4.8 rebounds. She led the College on Feb. 26. Ikpe is committed McGhee, who was a member of the NCAA Division ticket to the big dance. Buccaneers with 99 assists and was to Sam Houston State University. I Women’s Volleyball Committee from 2015-2019, The men’s team lost in the cham- second on the team with 51 steals. Rainey averaged 13.5 points and serves as the liaison to the conference’s senior woman pionship, 87-73, to Angelina College Cherry tallied 9.4 points per game 2.4 rebounds per game. He led the administrators, student-athlete advisory committees while the women’s team clinched and 3.2 rebounds per game while team with 1.2 steals per game and and the conference’s association with multi-rights a semifinal berth but also fell at the recording 59 assists and 38 steals. shared the assists per game lead with team Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment. She hands of Angelina College by a 71-60 Blinn finished the season ranked 3.6. In two seasons with the Bucca- oversees the promotion and marketing of the margin. 24th in the nation after posting a 25-7 neers, he totaled 761 points and 193 Southland Conference and its member institutions as Still, both teams were well-repre- overall record and 13-4 conference re- rebounds. well as the conference’s branding and licensing. sented on all-region teams. cord. The Buccaneers defeated Paris Seay tied for second on the team Prior to working for the Southland Conference, Junior College 62-58 in the NJCAA with 13.5 points per game and record- McGhee worked for the Texas Tornado Hockey Club Sophomore guards led Region XIV Tournament quarterfi- ed 2.6 rebounds per game. He totaled from 2002-2008. She escalated up the company ladder Blinn women to a 25-7 nals. 405 points and 77 rebounds in one holding positions of ticket operations executive, record, national ranking season with the Buccaneers. director of community relations and marketing Blinn College sophomore guards Castro averaged 10.8 points and partnerships, and vice president of corporate Sophomore-led Buccaneers Kristine Ezimako, Gabriela Bosquez earn second-place finish in 6.3 rebounds per game. He led the partnerships during her tenure. and Mia Cherry each received Region Buccaneers with 1.5 blocks per game “(McGhee) will bring a wealth of experience to the XIV Conference honors after leading Region XIV Tournament and shared the lead for assists per board as a former volleyball student-athlete and with the No. 24 Buccaneers to the regional Four Blinn College men’s basket- game with 3.6. He totaled 356 points her involvement as the administrator in the Southland tournament semifinals. ball players received 2019-20 Region and 208 rebounds in one season with Conference responsible for Indoor and Beach “The leadership and work ethic of XIV Conference honors after leading the Buccaneers. Volleyball competition,” said Cecile Reynaud, chair these three is what led us to the great the Buccaneers to a 23-10 record and Ikpe and Seay also earned Region of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors. “We look season that we had,” said Jeff Jenkins, a second-place finish in the NJCAA XIV all-tournament honors. Ikpe forward to having her join the board immediately.” Blinn head coach. Region XIV Tournament. posted 60 points and 29 rebounds, McGhee played four years of varsity volleyball Ezimako was named all-region Sophomores Tristan Ikpe and while Seay totaled 63 points and at Stephen F. Austin University, where she earned and all-conference after leading Blinn AJ Rainey were named first-team seven rebounds in three postseason a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with with 15.1 points and 8.3 rebounds all-region, Azariah Seay was named games. marketing emphasis in 2001. After graduating per game. She led the Buccaneers second-team all-region, and Pedro In addition to finishing the season from college, she coached for North Dallas Juniors with 69 blocks and 59 steals and led Castro was named honorable men- with a 23-10 overall record, the Buc- Volleyball Club. the region with a 42.5 three-point tion all-region. caneers posted an 11-8 conference “It is an honor to join the USA Volleyball Board percentage. “Tristan, AJ, Azariah, and Pedro record. They eliminated Coastal Bend of Directors and contribute to the meaningful work Ezimako also earned Region XIV played a big role in this year’s success. College and Jacksonville College of the board, the USA Volleyball staff and all of the all-tournament honors after leading They deserve to be recognized with before falling to Angelina College in athletes who we serve. I am grateful to have the Blinn with 30 points and 22 rebounds these honors,” said Scott Schumacher, the NJCAA Region XIV Champion- opportunity to give back to the sport that has given in two postseason games. Throughout Blinn head coach. “Our team put it ship game. so much to me as a player, coach and administrator,” Ezimako’s two seasons with Blinn, she all together in the region tournament Blinn has competed in inter- McGhee said. totaled 807 points and 460 rebounds. and these four guys helped lead the collegiate athletics since 1903 Southland was forced to cancel the majority of “Kristine definitely deserves this way to the championship game.” and captured 41 NJCAA national the Southland Conference basketball tournaments award,” Jenkins said. “She was our Ikpe was the Buccaneers’ leading championships since 1987. For more in March when the COVID-19 pandemic began leading scorer and rebounder on a scorer and rebounder with 17.3 points information, visit www.buccaneer- impacting the Greater Houston area directly. very good team.” and 10.4 boards per game. He ranked sports.com.

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After taking her husband Matt Reed to the Memorial Hermann Katy hospital April 1 for inpatient care for COVID-19, Barbara Reed didn’t know when she would be able to see her husband next, let alone how they would celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary which was coming up this April 5. Matt’s stay in the hospital wasn’t a surprise after days of dealing with the disease, but it still rattled her, Barbara said. “I knew to expect it, but when it actually happened, it’s just a shock,” she said. The trip to the hospital was the latest event in a string of stressors that had first pushed the couple into quarantine with their dogs, Taco and Belle, on March 23. That was followed by a positive COVID-19 test for Matt on March R. HANS MILLER 26. Barbara Reed waves a sign at her husband to wish him a happy anniversary. On the back of the sign is last year’s message encouraging a “Springer dinger” at an Astros game where the pair celebrated their Such a diagnosis was especial- seventh anniversary. ly concerning in relation to Matt because he is asthmatic, one of the commonly referenced “un- derlying health conditions” in the COVID-19 pandemic’s narrative. Eventually, after tracking Matt’s symptoms – including his pulse rate and blood pressure – Barbara called the hospital to ask what they should do as Matt’s pulse rate dipped, reflecting a drop in oxygen in Matt’s system. Barbara called Memorial Her- mann Katy and was instructed to bring Matt to the ER. She gath- ered his things – including copies of his insurance information, positive COVID-19 test, ID and other documents – and drove him to the ER. “They took him right in and got him admitted right away,” she said. Matt was whisked away and she was left to go home to Taco and Belle to quarantine on her own, not knowing if she herself was a carrier for the Novel Coro- navirus. Family members dropped off needed supplies on the back porch, including herbs and other plants to transplant into the back yard to keep her occupied, but Barbara kept thinking about the upcoming anniversary and how she just wanted to celebrate with Matt. She was also concerned about Matt’s mental state as he was in the hospital and seemed de- pressed and lonely. Eventually, she came to a realization. you help me?’ They accommodat- rial Hermann where Matt would Matt turned his attitude around al- hospital April 7 after his symptoms “I started directing my energy ed me right away,” Barbara said. be able to see it. most immediately after – aided as became manageable enough for into what I could do,” Barbara Barbara also called Steve At 10 a.m. April 5, Barbara well by the special dessert hospital him to return home. Barbara said said. Cooney, an administrator at was out by the sign in her wed- staff got to him – angel food cake she is grateful to her family and One of the things she realized Memorial Hermann Katy, who ding dress with a sign that read, with strawberries and whipped the staff at Memorial Hermann for is that she could do was find a was able to help her coordinate “You’re my lobster” a reference to cream. their support in what was a diffi- way to celebrate Matt’s and her permission to set up a display a “Friends” episode where Phoebe “In my opinion, his attitude cult situation, especially the hos- anniversary – and maybe cheer beneath Matt’s hospital window. discusses lobsters’ monogamy in from yesterday to today is a 180,” pital focusing on how they could Matt up at the same time. “Memorial Hermann Katy was their relationships. Barbara said by phone the after- help her support her husband. “I called (Twinkle Greetings) amazing when I called and asked Family and friends joined in as noon of April 5. “Yesterday he was “It wasn’t about the disease – it to hire them. I called them and I to do this,” she said. well – all while practicing social down. Today he’d showered and was about how can I do something told them, ‘I know it’s late notice. Twinkle Greetings was able to distancing. Even Taco and Belle was wearing a regular T-shirt.” nice for my husband,” Barbara This is my circumstances. Can set up a sign in the lawn at Memo- were able to show Matt some love. Matt was released from the said.

Harris County suspends 49 UT-Austin students have coronavirus jury duty through May 8 By CLARE PROCTOR coronavirus, according to THE TEXAS TRIBUNE the school. CONTRIBUTED REPORT dates through May 8 do The university is now not need appear and do Hundreds of University aware of 211 students Harris County has NOT need to reschedule. of Texas at Austin stu- who traveled to Mexico suspended jury service For updates or addi- dents traveled to Cabo San between March 14 and through Friday, May 8, tional information, please Lucas, Mexico over spring 19, including 178 students 2020. Jurors who have check our website www. break — and 49 have now who organized their trip received a summons for justex.net. tested positive for the novel through JusCollege, a travel vendor. The trip included many additional students from other colleges and universities, but according to the release, UT-Austin Like what you see? is not aware of how many students from other schools also attended the trip. 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THE KATY TIMES TEXAS THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 B3 KATYTIMES.COM Texas tells locals to delay May elections By ALEXA URA THE TEXAS TRIBUNE “If you don’t move Citing the state’s stay-at-home order, the Texas Secretary of State your May 2nd is instructing municipalities to delay their May 2 elections. election, you are In an email to local election officials sent April 2, the state’s subjecting voters director of elections, Keith Ingram, said cities, towns and to health risks and school boards that hadn’t pushed their upcoming elections to potential criminal November “must take action to do so immediately” or risk facing a violations. Failure challenge in court. “If you don’t move your May to postpone your 2nd election, you are subjecting voters to health risks and potential election will put criminal violations,” Ingram wrote. “Failure to postpone your your election at election will put your election at severe risk for an election severe risk for an contest.” In response to the new election contest.” coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott paved the way for — TEXAS DIRECTOR OF postponements two weeks ago ELECTIONS, KEITH INGRAM with an emergency proclamation suspending parts of the state’s ANGELA PIAZZA FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE election code. Since then, Williamson County residents voted on Super Tuesday at Southwestern University’s Howry Center in Georgetown. municipalities and other local “Please be advised that this is entities across most of Texas had part in essential services and In an advisory also sent to appearing to vote in person without the first of several advisories we voted to cancel their traditional activities. In announcing his local election officials Thursday, the likelihood of “injuring the voter’s plan to issue regarding election early May elections. order, the governor made clear state officials signaled that the state’s health.” implications of COVID-19,” But a handful of towns he expects all Texans to adhere voting-by-mail qualifications could Pointing to that provision, the Christina Worrell Adkins, legal and special districts were still to the guidance or face criminal extend to voters affected by the Texas Democratic Party recently director of state’s elections planning to go ahead with their punishment. The order lasts pandemic. asked a state district judge to declare division, wrote to locals. “We have May votes even as many county until April 30. Early voting for Voting by mail is fairly limited that it would apply to any voter in spoken to a number of election election officials told locals municipal elections would have in the state, and Texans seeking the Texas “if they believe they should officials about this topic, and they wouldn’t run the elections. started before then. absentee voting option must offer practice social distancing in order we plan on continuing these Some city councils cited a state Although election workers an excuse to qualify. 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Like Much of what she everyone else, she said, she does involves delivering wants to do what it takes to food and serving meals to end the coronavirus. people in her community, But she sees no problem many of them experiencing with people holding small homelessness. As she puts Bible studies of two to four it, her small church, called families in their homes. Redeemer’s Praise Church, Faith is important, she is open 24/7 — coronavirus said, to fighting the disease. pandemic or not. “Without God, we cannot “I never close,” she said. overcome this thing,” As religious groups Nakpodia said. around the state move their Abbott’s exempting services online in response churches Tuesday, to COVID-19 and local Nakpodia said she’d governments mandate support whatever course he stay-at-home orders, there decided to take, calling him are still some who say in- “the pastor of Texas.” person gatherings are an “I believe he’s a man integral part of their faith. of faith,” she said. “Maybe Gov. Greg Abbott’s that’s what the Lord told decision Tuesday to call him to do.” those religious services Vianna Davila is a essential has bolstered IVAN PIERRE AGUIRRE reporter with The Texas many of them. A parishioner prays in a church in Texas. Tribune/ProPublica James Buntrock, investigative initiative. associate pastor at Glorious come without pushback, that there are brighter days Perla Trevizo with the Way Church in north said Shariq Abdul Ghani, ahead ... .” investigative initiative Houston, says it’s part director of the Minaret To keep too many contributed to this story. of the church’s religious “We will do our best to Foundation in Houston. mandate to hold services, “Not because they but it is also making cooperate with social don’t understand what adjustments. [the coronavirus] is, but “We will do our best distancing and guidelines. 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OSCAR VILLARREAL, DPS MEDIA RELATIONS the Texas Department of Public Safety offices, including the one at 2302 W. Dickinson Blvd. in Fort Stockton. are able to continue to work requirement, depending on their “It’s a challenging time,” said during the national emergency, business need. This waiver expires Sgt. Oscar Villarreal, who handles the Federal Motor Carrier Safety June 30, 2020. media communications for DPS Administration temporarily Effective March 28, 2020, out of its Midland office. “Right Many Texans are wondering how to proceed with Department of Public Safety offices closed due to waived compliance for medical FMCSA issued a three-month now, we cannot license someone. I the COVID-19 pandemic. From new drivers to new residents, there are many questions about how to certificates expiring from March waiver for Commercial Learners wish we could relieve public stress; proceed in the age of the stay home order. 1, 2020 until June 30, 2020. The Permit (CLP) holders operating a lot of people are asking ‘what do state will continue to process commercial motor vehicles I do?’” If one of these documents address change, or receive a medical certificates received, and during the COVID-19 response. will discontinue the downgrade Villarreal said while the state expire on or after March 13, 2020, replacement online at www.dps. The waiver is in effect until of CDLs for expired medical has extended expiration dates for holders are granted a waiver for texas.gov. (Click on services, then June 30, 2020 and allows a CLP certificates. When the department drivers who have a license, there the expiration date for 60 days after Driver License/ID Home) holder to operate a commercial resumes normal operations, is no option for someone seeking the state provides resumes normal The Transportation Security motor vehicle without having drivers will be able to renew their learner’s permit or their first operations, at which time holders will Administration (TSA) may accept a commercial driver license without any penalty. driver’s license. be able to renew without any penalty. an expired Texas drivers license (CDL) holder in the front seat, A CDL driver with a medical So, although a teen-ager or new Villarreal said people whose or identification card as valid as long as the CDL holder is certificate or a hazardous material driver may have completed all the license has expired – but are present elsewhere in the cab. identification for domestic flights endorsement that is expired, may requirements, there is no means otherwise in good standing as a The CLP holder must have up to 12 months after expiration. continue to use their current card for them to take their driving license holder – are free to drive successfully passed the CDL test. Likewise, someone who has on the expired license. However, until June 30, 2020. FMCSA is also waiving the skills test and must keep a copy completed all the instruction and someone whose license was New residents of the test with them while suspended or restricted are still 14-day requirement to hold a paperwork to obtain a learner’s New Texas residents can legally driving. Furthermore, the CLP permit has no means to turn that not able to legally drive under the drive with a valid, unexpired driver commercial learner permit before skills testing can be conducted. holder must have a valid driver paperwork in to be issued a permit. emergency order. license from another U.S. state, At this time, the commercial license and medical certificate In the interim, however, you U.S. territory, Canadian province, driver license offices that are or meet the expiration extension must download a copy of the or qualifying country for up to 90 Other drivers conducting skills tests will requirements. The benefit of this Verification of Driver License days after moving to Texas. For Among his emergency actions, continue to prioritize testing waiver will allow CLP drivers to Expiration Extension notice more information, go to: https:// Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott delayed the from https://www.dps.texas. for those drivers who have held continue their training, due to www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ expiration of Texas drivers licenses, gov/DriverLicense/documents/ the CLP for 14 days or longer. the closures of state departments ApplyforLicense.htm personal identification cards, extndExpDateDL.pdf. CDL Third-Party Skills Test of motor vehicle facilities. For commercial drivers licenses (CDL), Many Texas drivers license providers may prioritize drivers more information, please visit electronic election certificates and identification card holders CDL drivers who were already scheduled for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety (EIC). are eligible to renew their cards, To ensure commercial drivers testing or may waive the 14-day Administration (FMCSA).

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COMPETITIVE BIDDING INVITATION TO BIDDERS NOTICE NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by Fort Bend County M.U.D. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ORDINANCE NO. 2946 No. 34 on CIVCAST until 2:00 P.M. on April 24, 2020 for The County of Waller proposes to purchase the following BEARING THE FOLLOWING CAPTION WAS ADOPTED Water Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Perimeter items on competitive bid: BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KATY, TEXAS, Fence Improvements. ON MARCH 23, 2020: CONSTRUCTION OF HEADWALLS ON BULLER All bids will be publicly opened and distributed for ROAD AT DRY BRANCH construction of improvements including demolition, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KATY, fencing and metal gate installation. TEXAS DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH Bids will be received by the Waller County Auditor, Alan EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR A FINE IN AN Younts, until 2:00 p.m., April 20, 2020 in the office of Bidders shall submit the Bid on exact copies of the Bid AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2, 000 FOR EACH County Auditor at 836 Austin Street, Suite 221, Form provided on CIVCAST. A Certificate of Interested OFFENSE. Hempstead, Texas 77445. Bids shall be opened by Parties (HB Form 1295) must be returned with Bid. (Forms Commissioners’ Court at 9:00 a.m. April 22, 2020, in the are provided with Spec Book) Waller County Courtroom, Hempstead, Texas 77445. The Bid Documents are available through CIVCAST. Court shall award the contract on May 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Interested bidders should contact Bryan Malloch Request for Proposals in the Waller County Courtroom, during open session of at [email protected]. Drymalla Construction Company, Inc. (CM at Risk) is Commissioners’ Court to the responsible bidder who A Cashier’s Check or Bidder’s Bond Payable to Fort Bend soliciting Qualifications/Proposals from Subcontractors submits the lowest and best bid. County M.U.D. No. 34 in the amount of not less than five for the Lamar Consolidated ISD High School and Junior A contract shall not be awarded to a bidder who is not percent (5%) of the bid submitted, outlined in the Contract High Renovations and Additions. Project consists of High the lowest dollar bidder meeting specifications unless, Documents, must accompany the Bid. School Classroom and Administration Renovations, Band and LGI Additions. Junior High, Choir Renovations before the award, each lower bidder is given notice of the Bidders must have at least five years of confirmed experience proposed award, and is given an opportunity to appear and Additions. Qualifications/Proposals are due at on comparable size projects of a similar scope in the 2:00 PM on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at the offices of before the Commissioners’ Court and present evidence Houston Area. concerning the lower bidder’s responsibility. Drymalla Construction Company, Inc., 608 Harbert, The successful bidder receiving contract award must furnish Columbus, Texas 78934, via fax 979-732-3663, or email to Bid award shall be based on either unit price or lump sum Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of one [email protected]. NO PHONE BIDS WILL BE as indicated on the BID SHEET. hundred percent (100%) each of the total Contract price. ACCEPTED! For information on how to obtain copies Each such bond shall be executed by a corporate surety of the Request for Qualifications/Proposals documents Method of payment will be by check upon completion and duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas. call 979-732-5731, or email Jason Labay at acceptance of the work or the fulfillment of the purchase [email protected]. Documents are available online The winning bid is decided not by low price but by this obligation to the County. at http://www.drymallaplans.com and Virtual Builders standard: Exchange. Bid Forms may be downloaded from the Waller County “The responsible person or persons that, in the Board’s web site at www.co.waller.tx.us judgment, will be most advantageous to the District and ALAN YOUNTS result in the best and most economical completion of the County Auditor District’s proposed improvements.” KATY TIMES 836 Austin Street, Suite 221 The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Hempstead, Texas 77445 to waive bidding informalities. 281-391-3141 THE KATY TIMES n THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 n B5 Call 281-391-3141 or visit www.katytimes.com to place your ad today! CLASSIFIEDSYour Classifi ed Ad Source In Print & Online! WORD AD RATE DEADLINES $23.00 per week for 15 words. Each additional word $1.55 Display Ads ...... Friday noon Word Ads ...... Monday noon

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BEARING THE FOLLOWING CAPTION WAS ADOPTED To promote fair housing practices, Waller County encourages potential homeowners located in quiet This newspaper will not knowing- ly accept any advertising for real es- BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KATY, TEXAS, and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title neighborhood in tate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed ON FEBRUARY 24, 2020: VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against Crystal Beach, that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or Tx by School. For opportunity basis. To complain of An Ordinance Amending City Of Katy Zoning national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more more information, discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Ordinance 621, By Granting A Special Use Permit information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call 936-488- The toll-free telephone number for the hearing Located At 5364 Franz Road For Wireless call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 1314. impaired is 1-800- 927-9275. Telecommunication Facilities In A “ R- 1” Single 512-371-7473. ----- Family District, As Allowed By Section 15. 2- 10 Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Of The City Of Katy Zoning Ordinance; Providing Waller County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission For An Effective Date; Repealing All Ordinances or access to, or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. April 2 And Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; The County Judge has been designated to coordinate compliance with the Providing For Severability And Providing A nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing Penalty In An Amount Up To $ 2, 000 For A and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 Puzzle Answers Violation Of Any Provision Of The Ordinance. CFR Part 8). Citizen Participation & Grievance Procedures Notice Waller County has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding COMPETITIVE BIDDING its Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Programs (CDBG-DR). Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at 836 NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Austin St., Suite 203 Hempstead, TX, 77445 during regular business hours. The County of Waller proposes to purchase the following Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling the items on competitive bid: County Judge, Civil Rights Officer at (979) 826-7700. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if s/he wishes to file a complaint or TRAFFIC AND GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT grievance about CDBG-DR activities. VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN WALLER COUNTY A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with Bids will be received by the Waller County Auditor, Alan respect to the CDBG-DR project, may during regular business hours submit such Younts, until 2:00 p.m., April 20, 2020 in the office of complaint or grievance, in writing to the Judge’s Assistant, at 836 Austin St., Suite County Auditor at 836 Austin Street, Suite 221, 203, Hempstead, TX 77445 or may call (979) 826-7700. Waller County will make Hempstead, Texas 77445. Bids shall be opened by every effort to respond fully to such complaints within fifteen (15) working days Commissioners’ Court at 9:00 a.m. April 22, 2020, in the where practicable. Waller County Courtroom, Hempstead, Texas 77445. The Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Court shall award the contract on May 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Waller County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, in the Waller County Courtroom, during open session of sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Commissioners’ Court to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest and best bid. Notice to Section 3 Residents and Business Interests Waller County has received Community Development Block Grant-Disaster A contract shall not be awarded to a bidder who is not Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for a construction project. Waller County invites the lowest dollar bidder meeting specifications unless, individuals and businesses to certify themselves as Section 3 eligible by registering before the award, each lower bidder is given notice of the with the County Judge, the Section 3 Coordinator. Section 3 Residents must reside proposed award, and is given an opportunity to appear in a Public Housing unit, or be a low or very-low income person residing in the before the Commissioners’ Court and present evidence area of CDBG-DR funded project and be interested in seeking employment on concerning the lower bidder’s responsibility. CDBG-DR funded projects. Businesses may be designated as Section 3 eligible if 51% or more of the business is owned by Section 3 Residents, at least 30% of Bid award shall be based on either unit price or lump sum permanent, full-time employees are or have been Section 3 Residents in the past 3 as indicated on the BIDSHEET. years, or if business commits to subcontract in excess of 25% of dollar award of all Method of payment will be by check upon completion and subcontracts to Section 3 business concern. Waller County shall notify registered acceptance of the work or the fulfillment of the purchase Section 3 Residents and Business Interests of employment and contracting YOUR obligation to the County. opportunities related to the CDBG-DR funded projects. Registration and information is available at Waller County, 836 Austin St., Suite 203, Hempstead, Bid Forms may be downloaded from the Waller County TX 77445 or by calling (979) 826-7700. web site at www.co.waller.tx.us Aviso Publico Vivienda Justa; Es la Ley NEWS. ALAN YOUNTS Para promover prácticas de equidad de vivienda, Waller County anima a los County Auditor propietarios e inquilinos potenciales a ser conscientes de sus derechos bajo las 836 Austin Street, Suite 221 leyes nacionales de Vivienda Justa. Título VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de Hempstead, Texas 77445 1968, como enmendada, prohíbe la discriminación contra cualquier persona por YOUR motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado familiar o origen nacional en la venta o renta de unidades en el mercado de la vivienda. Para obtener más información sobre la equidad de vivienda o para informar sobre una INVITATION TO BID posible discriminación de vivienda justa, llame a la Comisión Laboral de Texas al Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Mr. J.R. Dollins, (888) 452-4778 o (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473. WAY. III, President, Brookshire-Katy Drainage District, will be Póliza de no Discriminación por Base de Discapacidad received in the offices of Brookshire-Katy Drainage Waller County no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o District, 1111 Kenney Street, Brookshire, Texas 77423, acceso a, o empleo, en sus programas o actividades que reciben ayuda federal. until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2020, and then County Judge ha sido designado para coordinar el cumplimiento de los requisitos publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, material de no discriminación contenidos en el Departamento de Vivienda (HUD) y Find out and equipment and performing all work required for reglamentos de Desarrollo Urbano de aplicación de la Sección 504 (24 CFR construction of: HARVEY CHANNEL RECOVERY – Parte 8). what PHASE II STALKNECHT AND WILLOW FORK. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Federal guidelines of Participación Ciudadana y Procedimientos de Quejas Aviso all your not gathering in groups of more than 10 people, people Waller County ha adoptado procedimientos para quejas y denuncias con respecto who want to attend the bid opening must do so by al programa de de recuperación de desastres en asignaciones en bloques de desarrollo comunitario (CDBG-DR). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia telephone (832-856-3756, Conference ID: 579 657 876#). friends de estos procedimientos escritos en 836 Austin St., Suite 203, Hempstead, TX, The projects are located in Brookshire-Katy, Texas. 77445 durante las horas regulares. Los ciudadanos también pueden solicitar los are talking Stalknecht is located north of I-10, east of Stalknecht Road procedimientos por correo al llamar a County Judge, Oficial de Derechos Civiles, and south of Morton Road. Willow Fork is located south of en (979) 826-7700. Estos procedimientos describen los pasos que se deben seguir about US-90, north of I-10 and east of Igloo Road. para que un ciudadano pueda, si desea, presentar una queja o reclamo acerca de las actividades del programa CDBG-DR. If the amount of the bid exceeds $25,000.00, Official Bidder’s Bond signed by the Surety and Bidder, Cashier’s Check, Una persona que tiene una queja o reclamación sobre cualquiera de los servicios Certified Check, or letter of credit from a FDIC insured o actividades en relación con el programa CDBG-DR, lo pueden hacer durante bank in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the greatest las horas regulares por escrito a la Judge’s Assistant, a 836 Austin St., Suite 203, amount bid must accompany each proposal, made payable Hempstead, TX 77445 o pueden llamar a (979) 826-7700. Waller County hará to the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District. todo lo posible para responder con plenitud las quejas dentro de los quince (15) días hábiles cuando sea posible. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at www.civcast.com. Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo Waller County no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación ATTENTION: Pursuant to Texas Government Code sexual, identidad de género u origen nacional. 2252.908, you must be able to provide the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District (the “District”) with a printed, executed and Aviso a Residentes de Sección 3 e Intereses Comerciales notarized original of a completed Certificate of Interested Waller County ha recibido fondos de recuperación de desastres en asignaciones en Parties Form (Form 1295) with executed Contracts. Failure bloques de desarrollo comunitario (CDBG-DR) para un proyecto de construcción. Waller County invita a individuos y empresas a certificarse como elegibles para to do so will result in the District not executing the la Sección 3 registrándose con County Judge, el Coordinador de la Sección 3. Contract. To complete the disclosure of interested parties Los residentes de Seccion 3 deben residir en una unidad de vivienda pública, o form, or for further information, please visit the Texas ser una persona de ingresos bajos o muy bajos que residan en el área del proyecto Ethics Commission’s website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us. Follow us on financiado por CDBG-DR y estar interesados en buscar empleo en proyectos There will be a pre-bid conference via telephone (832-856-3756, financiados por CDBG-DR. Las empresas pueden ser designadas como elegibles Facebook for Conference ID: 718 818 543#) at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, para la Sección 3 si el 51% o más del negocio es propiedad de Residentes de April 16, 2020. Attendance is not mandatory. Sección 3, al menos 30% de los empleados permanentes a tiempo completo easy access to son o han sido Residentes de Sección 3 en los últimos 3 años, o si la empresa se The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids compromete a subcontratar más del 25% de la adjudicación en dólares de todos The Katy and to waive any or all formalities in bidding. In case los subcontratos a la preocupación comercial de la Sección 3. Waller County of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the notificará a los residentes registrados de la Sección 3 e intereses comerciales sobre proposal, the District reserves the right to adopt the prices las oportunidades de empleo y contratación relacionadas con los proyectos Times written in words or to reject the proposal. No bids may be financiados por CDBG-DR. El registro y la información están disponibles en withdrawn until the expiration of 60 days from the date Waller County, 836 Austin St., Suite 203, Hempstead, TX 77445 o pueden llamar thekatytimes bids are opened. a (979) 826-7700. Visit us at KatyTimes.com THE KATY TIMES B6 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020 SPORTS Four Roughnecks awarded NFL contracts By COLE McNANNA year, $1.565 million deal to reunite SPECIAL TO THE KATY TIMES him with his college head coach, Matt Rhule, who took over the reins On March 23 at 9 a.m., NFL of the Panthers this offseason. teams were allowed to begin offering Altogether, the Houston defense XFL players contracts after the led the XFL in total tackles (321), latter season was canceled just sacks (15), pass breakups (31), forced halfway through the regular-season and recovered fumbles (5) and schedule. overall turnover differential (+8). In that time, 14 players have The league-leader in signed contracts and the undefeated interceptions, cornerback Deatrick Houston Roughnecks once again Nichols, as well as linebackers lead the group with four of their DeMarquis Gates and Edmond now-former players finding NFL Robinson, earned one-year, homes. $610,000 deals from the New The most notable was Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings quarterback P.J. Walker who took and Atlanta Falcons, respectively, to the league by storm, along with wide round out the Roughnecks’ signings. receiver Cam Phillips, and led the Three New York Guardians, XFL in passing offense among plenty two St. Louis BattleHawks, Dallas other offensive categories. Renegades and D.C. Defenders COURTESY PHOTO The Carolina Panthers awarded each, as well as a Tampa Bay Viper, Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker signed with the Carolina Panthers, becoming the first of four Roughnecks to find a home in the the former Temple Owl with a two- all got the call to the NFL. NFL. He is pictured here in a game against the Dallas Renegades on March 1, at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

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