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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, April 25, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 13 Hall Road parking prohibited There will be no parking along Hall Road between Beltway 8 and Southbluff, near the Clear Brook City MUD holds bond election Moore Elementary and cam- puses, from Wednesday, April 24, through Saturday, April 27, due to the 23rd annual South Proposed measure will not call for tax increase Belt Spectacular Cook-off. See related story this The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dis- Build new Ashley Point Fire Station improvement for extension of their useful life.) issued at a lower interest rate to save taxpayers page. trict will hold a nearly $50 million bond authori- Purchase new ladder truck and pumper No tax increase expected money. The MUD has not had a tax rate increase zation election Saturday, May 4, coinciding with truck The current MUD board of directors has not since 2008. Melillo carnival scheduled local school board elections (see related story on • Water, sanitary sewer and drainage issued bonds when issuance would result in a The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Melillo Middle School, 9220 Hughes Road, this page). ($45,500,000): projected tax rate increase, and it intends to con- merce passed a resolution on March 21 endors- will hold its 11th annual Spring Carnival Friday, The MUD is seeking $48.4 million in bonds to Purchase water, sewer and drainage tinue that policy. ing the bond proposal. April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Highlights include a make infrastructure improvements to the grow- infrastructure from developers (In new subdi- Over its 40-year history, the Clear Brook City Early voting began Monday, April 22, and dunking booth, an obstacle course, a rock wall, a ing district. MUD offi cials anticipate that some visions, the district purchases water, sewer and MUD has paid off $180.5 million dollars of will continue through, Tuesday, April 30. Early cake walk, a disc jockey and silent auction bas- or all of the voted authority will be used over the drainage facilities from developers after there is bonds. The district currently has $67.5 million voting hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting hours kets. Concession items will include turkey legs, next decade, though the district is not required to suffi cient development to support district bonds.) of principal in bonds outstanding. This is equal on Election Day are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All voting sausage on a stick, snow cones, nachos, popcorn issue any or all of the bonds approved by voters. Rehabilitate and improve existing facil- to approximately 37 percent of all the bonds that will take place at the Clear Brook City MUD Ad- and chopped barbecue sandwiches. Planned improvements ities (Many of the District’s existing facilities are have been issued. Of this, $7 million is for re- ministration Building at 11911 Blackhawk near • Fire protection Projects ($2,900,000): as old as 40 years and require rehabilitation and funding bonds, e.g., those old bond balances re- Scarsdale. Gulf Freeway closures set There will be a total closure of the north- bound frontage road of the Gulf Freeway from Annual cook-off NASA Road 1 to FM 518 through 5 a.m. Sun- Harris County Scarsdale office now a drive-thru day, June 30. At least one northbound and one set for April 25-27 southbound main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway from NASA Bypass/ After months of preparation, the 23rd annual NASA Road 1 to SH 96/League City Parkway South Belt Spectacular Cook-off is fi nally here, will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and set to take place Thursday, April 25, through Sat- nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Tuesday, urday, April 27, at El Franco Lee Park, located at Dec. 31. Alternate entrance and exit ramps will 9400 Hall Road. (Thursday will be primarily for be closed. cookers only, while Friday and Saturday will be The northbound exit ramp on the Gulf Free- open to the public.) way between SH 96/League City Parkway and Organized and operated by the Southeast Vol- FM 518 will be closed continuously through 9 unteer Fire Department, the cook-off is the only p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. fundraiser for the annual South Belt Fourth of Drivers traveling north on the main lanes July fi reworks display, also held at the area park. will continue to NASA Road 1, exit, then In recent years, the cook-off has also provided U-turn and come back to FM 518. funds for local scholarships and various youth or- The closures are associated with an ongo- ganizations. ing construction project to widen the freeway During the day Saturday, the event will cater from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and Continued on Page 6A the frontage roads from two to three lanes in each direction. Deputies continue Beltway closures planned The eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes gambling raids at Beltway 8 and Beamer will be closed con- tinuously until further notice. Deputies from the Special Operations Unit of At least one outside lane on the eastbound Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz’s Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed at SH offi ce have continued their pursuit against illegal 288 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, A driver smashed through the Harris County Court Clerk’s Offi ce at the building, no one was injured. Early voting at the location had gambling in the area by conducting a raid on the May 31. Scarsdale and Beamer the afternoon of Monday, April 22. An elderly to be relocated to the adjacent county library. Precinct 2 Depu- Bellfort Food Mart, located in the 7500 block of Both northbound and southbound U-turn woman reportedly caused the crash by accidentally pressing her gas ty Steven Castaneda is shown above responding to the incident. Bellfort, on Thursday, April 18. lanes at Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Bluff will pedal instead of her brake. While the crash caused extensive damage to Photo by Marie Flickinger Deputies were able to obtain a search warrant be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through on the location after a two-week investigation de- Saturday, May 11. termined it was being used for the illegal activi- Both northbound and southbound U-turn ty. During the execution of the warrant, deputies lanes at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be Voting underway in PISD, CCISD board elections seized one complete gaming machine and four closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sat- hard drives from other machines. urday, May 11. Early voting for the local May 4 school dena; the South Municipal Court, See related letter and editorial on Page 2A. They seized more than $9,700 in cash, believed At least one alternate lane on both the board elections is currently underway and will 1019 Dallas in South Houston; the San Jacinto See related candidate questionnaire in the to be proceeds from illegal gambling. northbound and southbound Beltway 8 front- continue through Tuesday, April 30. College Central Campus Library, 8060 Spen- April 18 edition of the Leader. Continued on Page 6A age road lanes will be closed from Spencer Voters will decide who will fi ll three seats cer Highway in Pasadena; the Harris County Highway to Pasadena Boulevard daily from on the Pasadena Independent School District Scarsdale Annex, 10851 Scarsdale; and the 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and nightly from 8:30 board and one seat on the Clear Creek Inde- Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane in Twin brothers charged with 2 DWIs p.m. to 5 a.m. through Tuesday, April 30. pendent School District board. . Two deputies working the scene of a fatal east Hospital, where they were treated and re- At least one alternate lane on the south- There will be no election for the San Jacin- Early voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. crash on Beltway 8 at Highway 3/Old Galves- leased. bound Beltway 8 frontage road lane will be to College District board, as incumbents Marie through April 27; 1 to 6 p.m. April 28; and 7 ton Road were injured Saturday, April 20, after a A K-9 offi cer was also in the vehicle but closed from Red Bluff Road to Pasadena Bou- Flickinger and Larry Wilson are both running a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29 and April 30. second accident took place involving twin broth- wasn’t injured. The canine, itself, was transport- levard daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and unopposed. In the Clear Creek ISD election, At-Large ers who were allegedly driving drunk in separate ed to a local veterinarian hospital, where it was nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Tues- Open positions in Pasadena ISD include the Position B incumbent Ann Hammond is being vehicles. also treated and released. day, April 30. Position 5 seat, currently held by Kenny Fer- challenged by Scott Bowen. District 1 incum- nandez; the Position 6 seat, currently held by bent Dr. Laura DuPont’s position is also open According to investigators, the Harris Coun- Joseph Bramlet was charged with felony DWI April 27 prayer walk set Marshall Kendrick; and the Position 7 seat, this election cycle, but no one fi led to chal- ty Constable Precinct 8 deputies were respond- since he had a child in his vehicle, while James currently held by Vickie Morgan. lenge her. ing to the crash around 11 p.m. when their pa- Bramlet was charged with misdemeanor DWI School Prayer Walks USA will host a prayer Fernandez is being challenged by Jose A. Terms are two years. trol vehicle was struck by the 37-year-old twin and unlawful carrying of a weapon. walk Saturday, April 27, from 9 to 10 a.m., at Cazares and Chad Sullivan; Kendrick will be Early voting will take place at the Education brothers, Joseph and James Bramlet, one driving The deputies were initially responding to J. Frank Dobie Ninth Grade Campus, 10811 challenged by Albert Bledsoe; and Morgan is Support Center, 2425 E. Main St. in League a pickup up truck and the other a passenger vehi- an accident where a commercial truck struck a Monroe. The community is invited to join in being challenged by Ted Capistran and Yen City; the Learner Support Center (previously cle. stopped passenger vehicle, killing 19-year-old praying for the protection and peace of students Rabe. Clear Lake Ninth-Grade Center), 2903 Fal- One deputy reportedly injured his ankle jump- female driver, Jessica Rodgers. A passenger and and staff. For information, call 281-484-0901. Terms are four years. con Pass in Clear Lake; and Clear Brook High ing out of the way of the crash, while the second child were also taken to the hospital in unknown Early voting will take place at the John School, 4607 FM 2351 in Friendswood. deputy was inside the patrol car at the time of condition. CCISD registering now Phelps Courthouse, 101 S. Richey in Pasa- Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the accident and suffered head and neck injuries. The incident marked the third fatal traffi c acci- The Clear Creek Independent School Dis- Both were taken to Memorial Hermann South- dent on Highway 3 in less than three weeks. trict has begun registering new pre-kindergar- ten and kindergarten students for the 2019- FBI seeks bank robbery suspect 2020 school year. Online registration is under- Helicopter visits Family Fun Fest way, and is available at www.ccisd.net/enroll. The FBI Violent bery. Pre-K and kindergarten registration and Crime Task Force needs The robber is described as a white or ol- document drop off at zoned elementary cam- the public’s help identi- ive-skinned male in his 20s, standing approxi- puses will take place Monday, April 29, fying and locating a man, mately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with an athletic build. through Friday, May 3, from 8:30 to 11:30 dubbed the “Shoebox During the robbery, he wore a black hooded zip- a.m. All campuses will reopen to receive re- Suspect,” who robbed a up jacket, gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, gloves and quired documentation on Monday, Aug. 5, Capitol One Bank, lo- a dark blue mask that covered most of his face. from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. cated in the 1800 block Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to Visit www.ccisd.net/enroll for the full list of West Bay Area Bou- $5,000 for information leading to the identifi ca- of requirements and enrollment steps. levard near Baybrook tion and arrest of this robber. Mall, on Thursday, April Anyone with information is urged to call the Faith Baptist yard sale set 18. Suspect Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) Faith Baptist Church, located at 9850 Man- The robbery occurred at approximately 10:45 or the FBI Houston Field Offi ce at 713-693- go, will hold a churchwide yard sale on Satur- a.m., FBI offi cials said. 5000. day, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or The suspect entered the bank, approached a Tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers shine. teller and threateningly demanded for money to through their website, www.crime-stoppers.org, be put into a black shoe box he was carrying. He or the Houston Crime Stoppers mobile phone Kirkwood South to meet fl ed the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount app which can be downloaded for both iPhone of cash. and Android devices. All tipsters remain anony- The Kirkwood South Committee will hold No one was physically hurt during the rob- mous. its 2019 annual meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Freeway Baptist Church, locat- ed at 8702 Kingspoint. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. Armed robber targets teen at park A teenage boy was robbed at gunpoint at The suspect allegedly then fl ed the scene on Quiroga drive continues Sagemeadow Park in the 11200 block of Sage- foot, away from Hughes Road. It was unclear A GoFundMe account has been started york on Saturday, April 20, at approximately 5 whether or not he had a vehicle waiting on him. to help former South Belt resident Richard p.m. The suspect is described as a light-skinned The U.S. Army 149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion’s Apache helicopter was a big hit at Quiroga recover from a gunshot wound to According to investigators, the 17-year-old black male, with a slender build and buzz-cut the third annual Family Fun Fest, held by the Clear Brook City MUD and the South Belt-El- the head. Quiroga, 28, and his father, Ricar- male was exercising at the area park when he hair. He was wearing black shorts and shirt, yel- lington Chamber of Commerce Saturday, April 13, at Clear Brook City Park. Shown above do Quiroga, 61, were both shot on Saturday, was confronted by a suspect with a pistol, de- low tennis shoes and two gold chains tucked in at the event are, left to right, Precinct 2 Deputy Javier Payan, Deputy Edmundo Zubia, March 16, as part of a road rage incident near manding his chain and cell phone. The suspect his shirt. Deputy Patrick Brothers, Constable Chris Diaz, Nate Hererra (149th ARB), Sgt. Robert NRG Park. To donate, visit www.gofundme. then reportedly made the teen victim provide his Anyone with any information about this inci- Sanchez, Steven Ramos (149th ARB), Deputy Geoffrey Silva, Deputy Louis Urrabazo, Asst. com/cuhd8-pray-for-richard. See related letter password to the phone and checked it to ensure it dent is urged to contact the Harris County Pre- Chief Deputy Marlo Hernandez, Deputy Ahmed Rizk and Deputy Daniel Vasquez. on Page 2A. worked properly. cinct 2 Constable’s offi ce at 713-477-2766. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 25, 2019 In My Opinion Deaths tifi cations continue to rise district wide. fered through these issues but it is interest- Publisher explains Shooting victim Graduation rates are above the State ing to note that even in that situation, Pasa- and campuses in the South Belt, in par- dena ISD would have received a “B” rating. Carol Eileen Robert Craig Billy Carl “In My Opinion” policy needs assistance ticular, continue to win countless recog- The TEA ratings are extremely im- I want to take this opportunity to explain My family and I have been residents nitions for their performance. portant but there are other measures of Matthews Hedge Crawford Robinson our “In My Opinion” policy to our readers. of the South Belt area for 30 years. We All you have to do is pick up the success in the education fi eld and orga- Our policy includes being able to confi rm currently live in Pearland. South Belt-Ellington Leader to see all nizations that have recently noted accom- who wrote the letter and, if facts are included, On March 16, 2019, while driving of the amazing work being done by plishments of high honor and recognition ability to confi rm. Opinions do not have to be home from visiting a relative in the hos- our children and staff in this district. by Pasadena ISD. Too many to mention, confi rmed. Our publication only includes non- pital, my family and I encountered a road The Board currently serving our dis- but here are a few. PISD named to the libelous material and verbiage appropriate for rage driver. He shot at us and my hus- trict understands the needs and future College Board’s 2017 Honor Roll District, youngsters to read since many kids read our band, Rick Quiroga, was grazed in the direction of PISD to continue this path H-E-B named Vanessa Reyes one of eight paper. It is our policy to print ALL letters un- shoulder. My son, Richard Quiroga, was of success that we are on. Remem- fi nalist for the 2018 Excellence in Educa- der these simple conditions. No wonder the shot in the head. Luckily, my son lived ber when you vote that this Board has tion Awards, Laura Gomez, principal of news business is so uncertain today, many through his brain surgery at Ben Taub provided countless opportunities and South Houston Intermediate is a fi nalist for people do not know the difference between Hospital and is a patient at TIRR Memo- resources for our students. VOTE for that same award this year, Red Bluff and reporting and editorializing. Reporting should rial Hermann going through rehab. Rich- Kenny Fernandez, Vickie Morgan and Turner Elementary Schools each earned be factual; editorializing is opinion–that’s why ard is going through physical, occupa- Marshall Kendrick to continue the SUC- the National Healthy School Bronze Award the column is called, “In My Opinion.” It is not tional and speech therapy and still has a CESS! Their integrity and mission of from the Alliance for a Healthier Genera- reporting. This confusion is confi rmed by a long road ahead of himself. He also faces always putting the best interest of stu- tion, Keller Middle School was named a Facebook posting by a Pasadena Indepen- future reconstructive surgery. dents fi rst in ALL decisions is the rea- Schools to watch for the second time dent School District board candidate. PISD The police have apprehended the sus- son that they have my vote. by National Forum Schools To Watch, Rick candidate Joe Cazares posted the following, pect that shot at my family and is now in South Belt resident Carol Robert Craig Crawford Longtime South Belt resi- Respectfully submitted, Schneider Middle School was recognized Eileen Matthews Hedge, 76, Sr., 70, died April 9, 2019, dent Billy Carl Robinson, 84, “I encourage everyone to check out the South the Harris County jail awaiting arraign- Darlene Davis, as one of the 70 top schools in the state by Belt-Ellington Leader April 18 issue and dis- ment. was born in Auburn, N.Y. after a valiant battle with a died Monday, April 22, 2019. Retired Principal CREST, an award that recognizes schools June 11, 1942, and died April lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his cover for yourselves their biased and unfair My family started a Go Fund Me ac- that demonstrate a commitment to the aca- reporting! The editors published “My Opinion count to help pay for Richard’s medical 15, 2019. He was born in Houston father James Carl Robinson; Bailey wants to see demic, personal/social and career develop- She moved to Memphis, to Carl and Mildred Crawford his mother Dorothy Covington article”, but then publicized 5 opinion articles bills. It is called ‘Pray For Richard.’ If any- ment of their students, Bush and Meador against mine to overwhelm my truthful mes- one would like to contribute, it would be Tenn., at the age of 7 and Nov. 11, 1948. He graduated Robinson; step-mother Ruby success continue Elementary were named to the 2017-18 grew up attending an all-girls from Milby High School in Dockery Robinson; and broth- sage. The opinion articles are not even from greatly appreciated. You can also follow I read the “In My Opinion” section in last Educational Results Partnership Honor people running in this board campaign.” Richard’s progress on ‘Pray For Rich- Catholic school. She had 1968 and enlisted in the U.S. er Jimmy Luther Robinson. Thursday’s edition of the South Belt-Elling- Roll for outstanding academic achieve- her claim to fame when she Navy during the Vietnam War Left to cherish his memory For example, In My Opinion letters are ard’ Facebook page. (See related story ton Leader and as I read I must admit that ments, Pasadena Memorial High School just that, people’s opinions, not reporting. Page 1A.) I have listed the link following: met Elvis Presley in Audu- in which he served on the USS are his loving wife Melba Ruth it took me back a couple of years when earned a bronze medal after being named bon Park during her teenage Eldorado and the USS Wynd- Robinson; daughter Cheryl We have printed all campaign letters we https://www.gofundme.com/cuhd8-pray- Jose Cazares was running against me for one of the best high schools in Texas by have received in this current race. Unfor- for-richard. years. ham County before being hon- Flores and husband Joe; son a position on the Pasadena ISD Board of the U. S. News and World Report, Learn- However, meeting Elvis orably discharged. Afterward, Edward Robinson and wife tunately for Joe, there were many more Patty Quiroga Trustees. We were at a meet-the-candidate ing Forward recognized Dr. DeeAnn Pow- letters submitted for his opponent than for was nothing compared to he served the city of Houston Monique; fi ve grandchildren; affair at the Baker Ripley Center in Pasade- ell, Superintendent of Schools, as “2018 meeting her future husband as a fi refi ghter for 31 years be- three great-grandchildren; and him. This is not the Leader’s fault, but the Retired principal na. Each of us was given a minute or two to Outstanding Support from a Superinten- choice of readers. If any other letters had John at the age of 11 in the fore retiring in 2006. a host of other family and dear supports incumbents introduce ourselves and say a few words. dent for Professional Learning” award for park. On October 15, 1960, Craig was an athlete in his friends. been sent for him, or his opponents, they Jose shared with the audience that if elect- the state of Texas, South Houston HS choir would have been printed. In this paper, we John and Carol married and early years, playing baseball, Billy accepted Christ as As a long-time educator and former ed he would ensure that all the teachers teacher, Brenda Varvoutis was named the were together for 58 glorious basketball and running track. his Savior at the age of 12 have two more letters submitted for the in- district administrator in Pasadena ISD, would receive a much-deserved raise and 2107 Region 4 Teacher of the Year, Hector cumbents, and none for the opponents. Of years. Early in their marriage, After he was discharged from in an old-fashioned revival. I feel compelled to address informa- that he knew the district had the money to Maldonado and Melissa Sosa of Sam Ray- they had four children. The the Navy, he played soft- This strong faith carried him course, we will print them, as we do not tion currently being distributed to our give the raise. Who wouldn’t want to give burn HS just won Grand Champion and pick and chose letters to print. Unlike what family then moved to Hous- ball with the fi re department throughout his life. Billy was community by opponents of our cur- our teachers a raise? He and I agreed Reserve Grand Champion honors in this ton in 1971. league. He enjoyed listening an excellent musician from ju- Joe apparently believes, you do not have rent school board members. I recently strongly on that idea but as I was listening last year’s Houston Livestock Show and to be a candidate to express an editorial The couple had nine to music from the ’50s and nior high through college and read the letter signed by Jose Cazares to him speak I was amazed he must not Rodeo Art Competition, eight other stu- grandchildren who were ’60s, especially the Beatles, was very proud to have been opinion. which puts our district in a very nega- have been aware that Pasadena ISD was dents from SRHS also made the auction The Houston Chronicle and most oth- Carol’s pride and joy. Her the Monkees and the Asso- selected as a member of the tive light. Before any decision is made currently facing what could have been a and in total they netted a gross sales price biggest source of happiness ciation. He enjoyed singing Continental Army Command er papers pick and choose what letters to by our voters, I feel the story which he $25 to $30 million shortfall in the upcoming of $650,000 for the ten pieces, Misty Ruth, print. We print them all. Which policy is ac- was spending time with her along with songs on the radio Band at Fort Monroe, Va. is telling needs to be reviewed in the budget! Pasadena ISD math teacher was recog- family at any time she could. and in the choir at Sagemont After his discharge from tually biased and unfair? We also do not light in which it was written – by an ad- I am writing this for the teachers and all nized and awarded the Presidential Award edit them. The Chronicle does. We print She frequently attended any Church where he was also a the military, Billy went to versarial opponent focused on fi nding the other employees of the school district for Excellence in Mathematics and Science public sporting events or member of the welcome and work for NASA as an elec- them all, if they meet the above criteria. only the negative in PISD. who pour their hearts and souls into their Teaching in Washington D.C., 1,464 Pas- Joe is surprised that other than candidates performances of her grand- hospitality teams. tronic and graphics techni- If Pasadena ISD had been rated last most important tasks of teaching and ed- adena ISD students are currently enrolled children as much as she was He enjoyed watching mov- cian for more than 33 years. are sending letters. This column is for ALL year, we would have earned an overall ucating our kids, our future! Mr. Casarez in Early College High School with 625 readers who want to submit letters, not just able. Most of all, she loved ies, particularly comedies and He was an avid golfer, base- rating of “B” according to the Texas Ed- shared some facts regarding some areas students set to graduate with an Associ- going to New Braunfels each westerns, and loved telling ball coach and Sunday school political candidates. He said his signs are ucation Agency rating system. Due to that TEA measures educational progress ate’s degree as well as their HS diploma missing from near our business. Sorry, any summer to spend quality time jokes and reminiscing with teacher for young boys. He Hurricane Harvey, our district did not and effectiveness in Texas school districts. in 2021, there are 1,520 students enrolled with the entire family. family and friends. Craig served for many years as a signs in the city’s easement are frequently receive a rating, nor did any campus re- He charitably noted a few things PISD was in full day pre-K and 745 in half day, as well picked up by city of Houston workers. We Carol enjoyed quilting loved to travel by driving great deacon at two Baptist church- ceive a rating of Improvement Required doing right in his opinion and then he cher- as 26 three year olds currently enrolled in a with her friends at church and distances with someone he es. Billy’s passion was know- have removed no signs. None are on our overall. In fact, our district performed ry picked a few areas in which PISD did pilot program at this time, last year’s grad- property. Near – yes; on, no. We would not going to Coushatta for birth- loved in the seat beside him, ing people and he loved ev- better than any other district in the re- not quite measure up in a particular snap- uating seniors earned $36,407,937 in post days with longtime friends especially to family reunions eryone. He will be greatly remove signs that are not on our property. gion with our percentage of economi- shot of time. I will not disagree with the few graduate scholarships, and I could go on Additionally, in last week’s Leader, we from the neighborhood. She in Florida and Georgia each missed by all who knew and cally disadvantaged students. facts he chose to highlight but I can assure and on. also enjoyed gardening, and summer. He also meticulously loved him. printed questionnaires from all the can- The state mandated STAAR test is you that our administration and staff were Good things, no great things are hap- didates. All candidates were instructed kept a vibrant garden in her crafted beautiful cross stitch A visitation will be held not the only indicator of student suc- well aware of these situations before their pening in Pasadena ISD in the education backyard. Those who knew pieces he gave away as gifts Thursday, April 25, from 5 to abide by the word limit notated on cess and our district has much to be postings by the TEA and were working dili- and preparation for life after high school for the questionnaire. They were told if the her regarded Carol as one which are still cherished by to 8 p.m. at Clayton Funeral PROUD of in terms of academic per- gently to rectify any and all of them; not be- some 54,000 kids enrolled there. Success- who would never speak an family to this day. Home, 5530 W. Broadway, word limit was exceeded, their questions formance In addition, TEA recognized cause they had been reported but because es like those just shared do not happen by would be cut from the bottom of their an- unkind word of another, raise Craig is survived by his Pearland. The funeral service PISD with 96 academic distinctions their business is educating kids and they accident and they certainly do not happen her voice in frustration, or brother and sister-in-law, Carl will take place Friday, April swer to fi t the word limit. Joe exceeded earned by campuses for outstanding were on top of these issues and actively in poor performing school districts. Teach- the majority of the word limits. He sur- otherwise exude anything and Bonnie Crawford; his 26, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area academic achievement; 35 campuses working to rectify them. ers, administrators and support staff come but gentle calm to those daughters and sons-in-law Church, 4800 W. Main Street, passed the word limit more than all the earned at least 1 distinction and 5 cam- Mr. Casarez would have you believe to work every day and operate at a high other candidates from both the PISD and around her. The infl uence of Leah and Anthony Farmer and League City. Interment will puses earned ALL distinctions given by that the effectiveness of education in PISD level of competency with great passion for her kindness to her children, Amanda and David Louie; his be held Saturday, April 27, at Clear Creek races combined! But instead the state. Our district has been honored is on the decline. Nothing could be further the task at hand. Planning, examination of of making him look bad by cutting his an- grandchildren, and those son and daughter-in-law RC 11 a.m. at Dresden Cemetery for Advanced Placement, personalized from the truth; especially when compared results, organization, sound management around her will be felt for and Shannon Crawford; his in Dresden, Texas. Online swers, we extended him additional time learning, Early College High School to similar sized districts with the same sub- and direction drive this success. I see it to correct his answers, which he did. generations to come. grandchildren Haley Farm- condolences may be left for and Fine Arts to name just a few. Does set of socioeconomic factors. He also men- fi rst-hand! Mr. Cazares may think we need Carol is preceded in death er, Taylor Farmer, Anthony the family at www.claytonfu If we were, like he claims, biased and this sound like a tradition of excellence tioned the earning of distinctions. In regard to redefi ne success in Pasadena ISD and unfair, we would not have given him this by her brother Eric Matthews “Trey” Farmer, Nicholas Hill, neralhomes.com. to you? It sure does to me! I, too, en- to PISD and distinctions; campuses in the if you are one to cherry pick a snapshot in Jr.; and her granddaughter and Ezra Louie; three neph- chance after carefully including the in- courage you to ask the right questions district earned 96. Thirty-fi ve earned at time you might come to that conclusion. structions on what would happen if the Samantha Marie Hedge. ews and their spouses and before going to the polls. least one each and fi ve campuses earned But the overwhelming evidence indicates She is survived by her hus- partners; seven great-nieces rules were ignored. We backed off, so he The future is bright in Pasadena ISD all that were available. something dramatically different. Thank Leader would not look bad. band; sons Stephen Hedge and great-nephews with their with full day Pre-K and even 3-year High school graduation rate hovers at you PISD staff for the great things you do and Mark Hedge and wife spouses and partners; and nine May the best candidates win! I urge all old Pre-K being offered to our chil- 89.9. daily. obituary to become informed and vote! Leah; daughters Lisa Hedge great-great-nieces and great- dren. More students are earning col- PISD would have received a “B” in the I’m voting for Kenny Fernandez, Mar- and Lori Staton and husband great-nephews. –Marie Flickinger lege scholarships than ever before, state accountability rating system even in shall Kendrick and Vickie Morgan. I know policy Publisher, South Belt-Ellington Leader Andy; grandchildren Keith, Craig was preceded in and career and technical industry cer- the wake of Harvey and the disruptions it their defi nition of SUCCESS and I would and Kevin LaLonde, Shan- death by his parents; and sis- caused in our community and schools. No like to see them CONTINUE THE SUC- non, Jessica, Scott, Valerie, ter Faye Carol Crawford. Obituaries Local library events set rating was given to districts who had suf- CESS! Jack Bailey and Alexis Hedge, and Me- A Celebration of Life ser- submitted to the Bracewell Branch Library gan and Jacob Hedge. vice will be held Saturday, Leader are The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: The memorial service will April 27, at noon at Memorial Thursday, April 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tween craft, for tweens, ages 9 – 12. This month’s craft Cornyn urges prioritization be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Baptist Church, 15720 Proc- published free of project is titled “Found Poems,” which take existing texts and refashion them, reorder them and On April 10, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn sent sides of the border will begin to celebrate April 23, at Niday Funeral tor Street in Channelview. charge. There must present them as poems. They are made from newspaper articles, street signs, graffi ti, speeches, a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday, a Home. A reception will fol- In lieu of fl owers, dona- be a South Belt letters and other poems. Security Kevin McAleenan urging him to time of historically increased travel which low at St. Luke’s Catholic tions may be made to the Fire connection. Thursday, April 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors prioritize effi ciency at Texas’ ports of entry will result in further strains and likely in- Church social hall. Fighters Foundation of Hous- In lieu of fl owers, the ton at https://www.fffhous Obituaries are Monday, April 29, 10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics as he develops a strategy to address the creased wait times at our most active land edited to conform questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizenship humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border crossings. family requests donations be ton.com/ or Wounded War- application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. border:“ “As you develop a long-term strategy made to St. Jude Children’s rior Project at www.wound to the Leader style. Tuesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- The diversion of frontline CBP person- to deal with the concerning trends on our Research Hospital. edwarriorproject.org/donate. ment only. nel from these ports, and the threat of a southern border, I ask that you strongly Wednesday, May 1, 10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- possible closure in the future, threatens to consider all available options at your dis- ment only. have a debilitating impact on the overall posal to ensure that Texas’ ports of entries Leader checks out social media Wednesday, May 1, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime and playtime health of Texas’ economy,” Cornyn wrote. may operate as effi ciently as possible. The Wednesday, May 1. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; “Some Texas ports of entry have report- legitimate trade and travel coming through By Laura Benavides Scallan The shared post states that an garding deputies being hit and 4:30 p.m. Basic PowerPoint ed cross-border wait times in excess of those arteries not only impacts the econ- On Monday, April 22, a ve- individual’s 17-year-old son injured at the scene of a fatal For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. seven hours, resulting in lost revenue and omies of both Texas’ border region and hicle slammed into the Scars- was at Sagemeadow Park run- crash that killed a teen. The in- Bracewell hours are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; perished goods. In the coming days, many state, but also the fl ow of goods through- dale Annex, on the corner of ning when he was robbed at cident off Beltway 8 and Old Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. individuals on both the U.S. and Mexican out the entire nation.” Scarsdale and Beamer Road, gunpoint. See related story on Galveston Road was reported. Parker Williams Library which was being used as a Page 1A. Another member of the The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd.: polling location. This incident Another member of the same same group posted about a Thursday, April 25, 4 – 5 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Access for adults, teens and tweens. Tax reform, relief passes Senate was shared onto several com- group also shared an image of a fl ipped vehicle in a ditch off Meet at the library to learn about Microsoft Access which enables one to create programs that track munity Facebook groups, and post that reported an attempted Kirkfair and Kirkgreen on the data over time and begin creating a program to use in one’s organization. Registration is requested. The Texas Senate, under the leadership able,” said Bettencourt. “People just want to the Leader offi ce received home invasion in Durham Park. night of April 22. The member Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m. Community craft: Fluffy Paper Flowers, for tweens and teens. A of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, took a strong stand stay in their homes and they just want to several phone calls regarding The suspect was shot at, and the posted photos of the incident. demonstration making colorful paper fl owers of different shapes will be held so participants may for Texas taxpayers by passing Senate Bill have a business,” he continued. helicopters that were hovering police were called. There is also On the same group, a mem- decorate a room at home or in the offi ce. 2, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the As passed, SB 2 will establish a new over the area. See picture on a still image of security footage ber reported that a black male Saturday, April 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Spanish with Mercedes. Brush up on Spanish Texas Property Tax Reform and Relief Bill rollback rate for cities, counties, and spe- Page 1A. that appears to show the suspect suspect tried to enter her home with fellow learners and instructor Mercedes. Registration is requested. of 2019. cial districts of 3.5 percent and school dis- On The Offi cial South Belt running away. around noon on April 23. The Saturday, April 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Tabletop Games Day, for ages 8 and older. April 27 is Interna- All 19 Republicans voted to bring the bill tricts will have a 2.5 percent rollback rate. A & Sagemont Area Crime Alert A member of the Southbelt/ member stated that the suspect tional Table Top Games Day. To celebrate, games will be available for friends and family to play to the fl oor, after Patrick inclined he would taxing jurisdiction would be required to get Facebook page, a member Sagemont Crime Alert Face- was startled by her and even at the library. use existing rules to move blocker bills for voter approval in an automatic November shared a post from April 20. book page shared a link re- tried to sell her some items. Tuesday, April 30, 2 p.m. “The Swimmer,” written by Joakim Zander, for adults, teens, and SB 2 to be heard. This bill passed to the election to go over this rollback rate. The tweens. Pick up a copy of the book at the library ahead of time and meet to discuss it. House with a vote of 18-12-1 with Sen. Ed- current roll back rate stands at 8 percent Tuesday, April 30, 5 p.m. Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros, for ages 8 and older. This is a die Lucio present not voting. and has remained unchanged since 1981, Hurricane Harvey recovery literacy holiday that celebrates children’s books written in Spanish. Meet in the children’s area of “While I highly value and respect my despite dramatic changes to the infl ation the library for a special bilingual storytime for children. local offi cials and the work that they do, rate. In debate on the fl oor, Sen. Kelly Han- Tuesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m. UpWORDS, for infants from birth to 24 months. The upWORDS I will ultimately vote for the taxpayers, so cock noted that the original senator who centers, survey remain open program, using the LENA StartTM curriculum, consists of 14 one-hour sessions during four months that they, our true bosses, get to keep a authored the bill that raised the rollback in which parents learn how to improve their child’s early language. Progress is measured between little piece of the Texas sky,” said Sen. Pete rate to 8 percent in 1981 noted this “trig- Council Member Dave The survey can be taken: 8dea1a49ed98f626812405/ sessions with LENA SystemTM technology which records speech at home for a day after each Flores. “They worked hard for it,” he added. gering mechanism” should be revisited as Martin reminds residents who • Online at https://recov images/2543f2a6-d3f6-4b25- class. Reports will be generated with information on how much a parent is talking, when one could Bettencourt agreed, “SB 2 helps all tax- infl ation rates changed. were impacted by Hurricane ery.houstontx.gov 9d7f-d3e4145aa641.png. talk more, and how much the parent is growing with the baby. The program is scheduled through payers in Texas do this.”Several amend- Another amendment by Sen. Kirk Wat- Harvey to apply for assistance • By phone at 832-393- The City received the $1.17 June 4. Preregistration is required. Contact the children’s librarian at 832-927-7870 or in person. ments were offered during the fl oor debate, son which sought to remove schools from through recovery programs 0550, Monday through Fri- billion for housing recovery Wednesday, May 1, 2– 3:30 p.m., for adults. Meet to hear Franklin Smith of the Clayton such as an amendment added by Flores the bill was defeated. “School property tax and resources under the City day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the U.S. Department Center for Genealogical Research and learn more about DNA testing services such as Ances- which would give taxing jurisdictions cred- relief must be part of any reform,” said Bet- of Houston Homeowner Assis- • In person at any of the of Housing and Urban Devel- tryDNA and 23andMe to gain understanding about one’s genealogy and family history. it for indigent defense costs. In one nota- tencourt. tance Program. four new Housing Recovery opment and the State of Tex- Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: ble exchange, Sen. Beverly Powell read a In a weekend statement showing his The Recovery Survey is Centers. as General Land Offi ce. The Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies from birth to 18 months, featuring a moth- letter from the Fort Worth Mayor noting if resolve on the issue, Patrick stated, “I re- the fi rst step and tool to direct If one needs assistance recovery funds include the er-baby lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. SB 2 were passed, the City would face a spect our Senate rules, but I do not intend residents to the appropriate fi lling out the survey, call HoAP, which offers fi ve pro- Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, storytime features $4 million shortfall. Bettencourt highlighted to let a procedural motion stop the Senate recovery program and to help 832-393-0550 or visit one of gram options including: stories, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. that Fort Worth raised their levy by more from passing this important bill. The pub- the City prioritize those with the stationary HRC's: • Reimbursement for com- Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, basic than $113 million in just the last four years. lic doesn’t care about our procedural rules. urgent needs. No documen- • Southeast: 11550 Fuqua pleted repairs internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. “This is where my teddy bear becomes They want tax relief and they deserve it. tation is required to take the St., third fl oor, (in District E) • Homeowner-managed re- Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime features a grizzly bear…not at you, but at the infor- Time is running out on our session.” After Recovery Survey, and it takes The stationary centers are habilitation stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. mation you have been provided, because 19 Republicans voted to allow the bill to be fewer than 15 minutes to com- open Monday and Tuesday, • City-managed rehabilita- Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin at it is just false,” Bettencourt added. “Four heard, one joined 11 Democrats in voting plete. While priority will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednes- tion and reconstruction 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. There are many free classes available online at million dollars is 0.2 percent of the budget no on SB 2 with one present voting. given to low and moderate in- day and Thursday from 10 • Buyouts the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sources. Practice navigating the and a minuscule fraction of the City of Fort “We’ve had this rollback rate at 8 per- come homeowners, assistance a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from • Interim mortgage assis- internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. For more information on these programs, speak Worth property tax increases.” cent for 38 years and because we have put is available to homeowners of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Satur- tance. with Loc Bui. “This doesn’t have to be a partisan is- home and business owners at risk, it’s well all income levels. An intake day from 9 to 3 p.m. These For more information re- For more information on all other programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. sue, because this is a everybody pays is- past time,” said Bettencourt on his clos- specialist will contact you af- centers are closed on Sun- garding this program, contact Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; sue! I don’t want people to pay 55 percent ing remarks before SB 2 was sent to the ter you complete the survey days. For a map, visit https:// the Houston Recovery Center Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. more money in 5 years. It’s just unsustain- House. regarding next steps. gallery.mailchimp.com/bbc by calling 832-393-0550. Thursday, April 25, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 CCEF annual fashion show raises record funds Meador awards Good Character recipients The Clear Creek Educa- Independent School District. ions and makeup provided by Leader in Me” program in “The Leader in Me” program tion Foundation hosted its Complete with runway Dillard’s - Baybrook Mall and CCISD. Representatives of cit- wowed the audience with their 13th annual fashion show on seating, hors d’oeuvre sta- hair by Visible Changes. ies included Mayor Carl Joiner leadership skills as the emcees. Sunday, March 31, at Mer- tions provided by nine local The focal points of the (Kemah), Mayor Donna Rog- • Clear Lake City Ele- cedes-Benz of Clear Lake. restaurants, a variety of stu- evening included: ers (Webster), Mayor Pro Tem mentary kindergartner, Mila Themed “I Love CCISD… dent performances and lead- • 52 models who are Amanda Fenwick (Clear Lake Lara, along with her teachers, Where the Community In- ership straight from the talent- CCISD high school juniors Shores), Mayor Thom Kolups- Jessika Finney and Travis Eck, spires Education Together,” ed halls of CCISD, it was an and are very involved in their ki (Seabrook) and Mayor Mark strutted the runway wearing more than 250 guests at- event for all to enjoy. The “I school and community, 10 Denman (Nassau Bay). T-shirts showcasing Mila’s de- tended and a record amount Love CCISD” Fashion Show guest models who rocked the • Elemen- sign as the winning artist of the of more than $30,000 was was directed by national fash- runway and fi ve mayors rep- tary fi fth-grade students, Anni- Annual “I Love CCISD” Kin- raised to support innovative ion event producer, Lenny resenting cities who have com- ka Salinas and Carmen Evans, dergarten Art Contest. programs in the Clear Creek Matuszewski Jr., with fash- mitted their support to “The who have been infl uenced by • Student entertainment groups including the Clear Lake High School Sound- waves led by Jade Blakey, and Orchestra led by Brady Mey- er provided musical enter- tainment for guests while the Clear Springs High School audio video and production team led by Amber Pecsenye captured the event in a keep- sake high defi nition video. “The CCEF board of di- rectors works diligently to enhance education in CCISD Meador Elementary presented Good Character awards ana Alvarez, fi rst-grader; Camden Scott, fi rst-grader; by hosting events that impact to students for the third nine-weeks at the awards pro- Natalie Estrada, fi rst-grader; Alexia Ruiz, fi rst-grad- students and our community,” gram on March 29. Shown above happy to receive rec- er; Kassidii Holcombe, fi rst-grader; (back row) Miley said Deborah Laine, CCEF ognition are kindergarteners, left to right, Alexa Mon- Williams, second-grader; Andres Maldonado, sec- executive director. “This dragon, Ashley Quijada, Gabriella Renteria, Phillip ond-grader; Joseph Nguyen, second-grader; Isabel- event is a true testament of Picarro and Eleena Breigheith. Below, all smiles with la Carmichael, second-grader; Jaiden Espinoza, sec- the support generously given their accomplishment are, left to right, (front row) Di- ond-grader; and Natasha Cordova, second-grader. by all involved.” The event was planned by a 15-person volunteer com- mittee that included Kelsey McNeil, CCEF community marketing and events man- ager; and committee mem- bers Joyce Abbey, Summer Brauer, Suzanne Fair, Kim- berly Fleming, Ann Ham- mond, Lisa Holbrook, Laura Mackay, Amanda Mark, Sar- The Clear Brook High School Orchestra, led by Brady Education Foundation fashion show. Shown are, left to ah Moutz, Jill Reason, Deena Meyer (left), provided wonderful music as guests enjoyed right, Mateo Curiel, Martin Guerra, Albert Ngo, Daniela Rigby, Mary Ann Shallberg light bites and conversation at the 13th annual Clear Creek Holste, Susan Ismail and Riley Nguyen. Photo submitted and Elizabeth Wang. South Belt Elementary shares third nine-weeks awards South Belt Elementary has varenga, Aubrey Arredondo, Phuwadet Maingot, Mason siah Salazar, Jorge Sanchez, rera, Durriyah Hill, Blake shared its list of awards for the Giselle Ayala, Genesis Ban- Martinez, Chloe Maycott, Kai- Aubree Snook, Kelsie Snook- Hughes, Alice Lam, Long Le, third nine-weeks. The list in- da, Arian Banda, Elijah Bar- ri Mendoza, Leile Monroe and Bolling, Sarah Sufyan, Ayden Isaiah Lopez, Phuwadet Ma- cludes All Star Readers, Hon- ron, Kaleah Barsock, Saif Ethan Nguyen. Turner, Anthony Vu and Carter ingot, Mason Martinez, Chloe or Roll, Math Wizards, Mer- Bataineh, Bryce Bond, Han- Carter Pham, Robert Phe- Williams. Maycott, Brady McNeal, Kairi it Roll, Outstanding Citizen nah Bui, Dora Campos, Eliz- ister, EJ Reynolds, Grayson First grade Mendoza, Annie Nguyen, Hil- Award, Perfect Attendance, abeth Carling, Yvette Castillo, Riley, Joshua Salazar, Marion Christopher Alvarado, Gen- lary Nguyen, Nicole Nnadi, Principal’s Award and Super Andres Castillo, Mikey Castil- Schroder, Brianna Scott, Na- esis Banda, Arian Banda, Ka- Abby Palma, Robert Pheister, Steers. lo, Sofi a Charles and Geoffrey thaniel Simpson, Evan Tread- leah Barsock, Saif Bataineh, Marion Schroder, Evan Tread- All Star Readers Charles. way, Leonardo Trevino, Kel- Bryce Bond, Hannah Bui, way and Leonardo Trevino. Kindergarten Diego Davila, Kinsley vin Wiley, Ghazal Zamzam Dora Campos, Trey Capers, Outstanding Citizen Award Martin Acosta, Arian Ban- Freeman, Adelyn Garza, Dan- and Essence Zsigray. Yvette Castillo, Andres Castil- Kindergarten da, Aubrey Barajas, Levie Be- iella Gonzalez, Rylee Hayes, Honor Roll lo, Mikey Castillo, Alessandra Presli Carrol, Felix Gonza- navidez, Liam Boyer, Rylee Max Hernandez, Simone Third grade Cervantes, Sofi a Charles, Di- lez, Analee Hernandez, Zayan Broussard, Safa Bukhari, Pres- Jones, Reagan Landis, Sydney Juwayriyah Ali, Joseph ego Davila and Kinsley Free- Jafri, Mariah Mendez, Maxi- li Carrol, Nathan Chavez, Isaac Landis, London Leal, Mateo Bello, Kacilynn Bernard, man. mus Ochoa, Gabriella Padilla, Colon, Camila Corpus, Isabel- Mancillas, Matthew Martinez, Kayleigh Broussard, Kenya Christian Garza, Adelyn Luke Sanchez, Kelsie Snook la Cruz, Andrew Doung, Dahl- Tabitha Mathis, Jayden Miko, Delong Thompson, Aly Gar- Garza, Anthony Gonzales, Bolling and Ayden Turner. ia Ellis, Jordan Euceda, Sophia Jamison Miller, Nathaniel za, Jaylen Hill, Miguel John- Daniella Gonzalez, Rylee Third grade Franklin, Jesslyn Garcia, Kai Molina, Warren Nedd, Ary- son, Jerron Lendsey, Lisa Ngo, Hayes, Max Hernandez, Sim- Aaden Aguilar, Juwayriyah Gibbs, Ejaz Gill, Jacob Gonza- an Nepal, Alan Nguyen, Na- Kinora Ploucha, Alayna Rodri- one Jones, Reagan Landis, Ali, Kayleigh Broussard, So- les, Isaac Gonzalez and Amelia than Nnadi, Skye Orsua, Adan guez and Alec Tamegnon. London Leal, Roland Lee, Ma- phia Cleary, Karson Edwards, Handal. Palomares and Porus Pandey. Fourth grade teo Mancillas, Aaron Martinez, Chloe Garcia, Miguel John- Victor Hernandez, Made- Nyzir Peterson, Aaron Ibrahim Ali, Macy Matthew Martinez, Breanna son, Caylee Martinez, Brandon line Herrera, Julian Herre- Posadas, Kyle Ramos, Ethan Figueroa, Vivian Hang, Ma- McNeal, Jayden Miko, Jami- McNeil, Hailey Naughton, Ja- ra, Amelia Hoang, Chelsea Ramsey, Isabella Rembert, rina Kostikoglou, Audrey Lo- son Miller and Nathaniel Mo- cob Rios and Christopher Ton. Huynh, Rahim Jafri, Zayan Jayden Richardson, Alexavier pez, Dylan Mohwinkel, Mor- lina. Fourth grade Jafri, Alora James, Ashlynn Rodriguez, Viviana Salazar, gan Momie, Hayly Nguyen, Aryan Nepal, Drake Nguy- Alana Espinoza, Matthew Langely, Edina Lendsey, Col- Aubree Sandino, David Sep- Kandirick Ramos, Aubree Ro- en, Alan Nguyen, Nathan Nna- Garcia, Adlin Mena, Justin lin Lewis, Arielle Maldonado, ulveda, Avah Sinks and Evelyn driguez and Nathan Vu. di, Skye Orsua, Isaac Ortiz, Nguyen, Camila Otero, Juli- Matthew Martinez, Marzan Spears. Math Wizards Adan Palomares, Nyzir Peter- ana Perez, Jonny Pham, Issac Masud, Charlie Matthew, Pres- Noah St. Ange, Andrew Kindergarten son, Aaron Posadas, Maesyn Urquieta, Angelina Vu, Nathan ly McMurry, Alaina Melchor Strong, Zoie Sudario, Liam Aubrey Barajas, Levie Ben- Poullard, Kyle Ramos, Jayden Vu and A’zyla Williams. and Mariah Mendez. Thomas, Noelly Torres, Par- evidez, Liam Boyer, Rylee Richardson, Alexavier Rodri- Perfect Attendance Madison Monford, Emma is Valencia, Abby Villanueva, Broussard, Safa Bukhari, Pres- guez and Viviana Salazar. Kindergarten Morey, Londyn Moses, Jaclyn Jacqueline Vo, Hannah Walker, li Carrol, Sophia Chang, Na- Aubree Sandino, David Arian Banda, Rylee Brous- Nguyen, Quan Nguyen, Abri- Anna Wilkerson, Evan Zaman than Chavez, Andrew Duong, Sepulveda, Avah Sinks, An- sard, Presli Carrol, Nathan ella Nguyen, Dannie Nguyen, and Hussein Zamzam. Dahlia Ellis, Sophia Franklin, drew Strong, Zoie Sudario, Chavez, Camila Corpus, Ejaz Phuc Nguyen, Ryker Nix, Aar- Second grade Jesslyn Garcia, Ejaz Gill, Ja- Alicia Sypien, Jason Tan, Gill, Jacob Gonzales, Amelia Proud to have received certifi cates, the students shown row) Derrick Malone, fourth-grader; Janeiya Piper, ish Nizam, Maximus Ochoa, Chris Alavarez, Samuel cob Gonzales, Victor Hernan- Abby Villanueva, Hannah Handal, Janney Hernandez, above are, left to right, (front row) Janenish Muniz, fourth-grader; Alina Sosa, fourth-grader; Andrew Gar- Gabriella Padilla, Daniel Pat- Alexander, Samantha Barra- dez and Madeline Herrera. Walker, Anna Wilkerson and Madeline Herrera, Julian Her- third-grader; Janelle Ramos, third-grader; Maurice cia, fourth-grader; Estefani Orellana, fourth-grader; and terson, Presley Penny, Ethan za, Ashton Carter, TJ Charles, Juliasn Herrera, Amelai Hussein Zamzam. rera and Amelia Hoang. Ty, third-grader; Allisson Villar, third-grader; (back Aracely Alvarado, fourth-grader. Photos by Tara Merida Perez, Andrew Perez, Zion Noah Coronado, Carissa Cor- Hoang, Chelsea Huynh, Zayan Second grade Chelsea Huynh, Edina Petersen, Harmoney Peterson tez, Kaci Cury Shepard, Kate Jafri, Alora James, Ashlyn Samuel Alexander, Saman- Lendsey, Harlie Matthew, and Carson Pham. Dao, Jesse Deleon and Delilah Langley, Collin Lewis, Arielle tha Barraza, Sabrina Cavazos, Presly McMurry, Alaina Claudette Reyna, Emma Deleon. Maldanado, Matthew Marti- Joceyln Cerda, TJ Charles, Lila Melchor, Mariah Mendez, ADA announces risk test campaign Rios, Makenzy Rodriguez, Gael Diaz, Peyton Dowell, nez, Marzan Masud, Alaina Collazos, Brooklyn Coronado, Jaclyn Nguyen, Quan Nguy- Genesis Rodriguez, Eric Myla Figueroa, Carter Fletch- Melchor, Mariah Mendez, Carissa Cortez, Kate Dao, Jes- en, Daniel Patterson, Andrew Romero, Josiah Salazar, Jorge er, Bryan Flores, Gabby Frank- Madison Monford, Emma se Deleon, Gael Diaz, Peyton Perez, Carson Pham, Josiah in partnership with Precinct One Sanchez, Luke Sanchez, Au- lin, Matteo Garciduenas, Mia Morey, Londyn Moses, Quan Dowell, Iris Durrette, Myla Salazar, Jorge Sanchez, Ayden bree Snook, Kelsi Snook- Gonzalez, Mikayla Gonzalez Nguyen, Jaclyn Nguyen, Phuc Figueroa, Bryan Flores, Mat- Turner and Aaron Williams. Precinct One Harris County Clear Channel Outdoor. “This lege of Medicine, said the risk “Once you know, you can’t Bolling, Noah Thomas, Ayden and Lance Goree. Nguyen, Abriella Nguyen and teo Garciduenas, Mia Gonza- First grade Commissioner Rodney Ellis, message will be displayed on score is extremely accurate un-know,” Ashby said. “But Turner, Emma Villa, Anthony David Harris, Riley Hens- Ryker Nix. lez, Mikayla Gonzalez, Lance Cristina Alexander, Mau- the American Diabetes Asso- 25 traditional billboards in and it can help guide a person also once you know, you can Vu, Carter Williams and Aaron ley, Elijah Hernandez, Sebas- Maximus Ochoa, Gabriel- Goree, David Harris and Riley ricio Amaya, Giselle Ayala, ciation and members of the Harris County Precinct One to the next step. He said every- change. You’ll be able to make Williams. tian Hernandez, Abygail Her- la Padilla, Daniel Patterson, Hensley. Elijah Barron, Hannah Bui, medical profession all recently and up to 12 digital billboards one is somewhere at the risk choices that arm yourself with First grade rera, Blake Hughes, Bradley Carson Pham, Claudette Rey- Elijah Hernandez, Sebas- Malachi Caballero, Brianna announced a campaign to in- in other parts of the county – stage and at some point “we all the knowledge, with the skills, Avery Aguilar, David Al- Jones, Soha Kahn, Alice Lam, na, Makenzy Rodriguez, Jo- tian Hernandez, Abygail Her- Continued on Page 5A form people about a 60-second all of which will create mil- start going down that slope that with the resources and then online “Know Your Risk” test lions of market impressions. ends up with complications of with the extended support for type 2 diabetes. It is our sincere hope that this diabetes.” to help you live a long and The campaign, spearheaded message reaches those who are “That’s the bad news,” Bal- healthy life.” Morris snags second place at Name That Book by ADA, also is being promot- in danger of developing diabe- asubramanyam said. “But the Dr. Jerald L. Zarin, medi- ed in Precinct One on 25 bill- tes.” good news is that no matter cal director of Medicaid and boards co-sponsored by Blue Diabetes is the seventh where you are on that slope, government programs at Blue Cross Blue Shield and Clear leading cause of death in the there are great studies, many of Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Channel Outdoor Americas. U.S. Also, one in 11 Ameri- which we participated in, that said, “This initiative has the “Diabetes type 2 is pre- cans has diabetes and 86 mil- show you can actually keep potential to have a tremendous ventable and treatable if peo- lion are at risk. on decreasing that risk. If you impact on the health of many ple know their risk and have In Texas, 14.6 percent of the are sliding downhill, you can people in the Houston-Harris the resources to take action to adult population have diabetes, actually push your way back County region. Early detection prevent or treat diabetes,” El- according to the ADA. Harris up to the top of the hill back to of prediabetes and diabetes is lis said. “This public service County has an average preva- health. That can happen at any critical to preventing and man- campaign is needed in Precinct lence rate of 12 percent while level of risk.” aging the disease.” One because we have several neighborhoods like Kashmere Joy Ashby Cornthwaite, People can take the test communities at high risk. Type Gardens and Acres Homes in registered dietitian and dia- online at diabetes.org/risk 2 diabetes disproportionately Precinct One have prevalence betes educator at McGovern test. affects communities of color, rates between 20 percent and Medical School at UT Health “Once you know if you are seniors and other underserved 24 percent, underscoring the Science Center, said people at risk, you can take simple communities.” need for this public service can decrease their risk of de- steps, such as daily exercise “Today is an example of campaign. veloping diabetes or manage and losing weight, to reduce community partners working Dr. Ashok Balasubra- the disease if they change their your risk for developing type together to help our neigh- manyam, professor of medi- lifestyle by being physically 2 diabetes,” Ellis said. “Your bors know their risk for type cine in diabetes, endocrinology active and eating healthier, in- health is too important to not 2 diabetes,” said Melissa Ed- and metabolism at Baylor Col- cluding fruits and vegetables. know your risk.” wards, executive director of Central South Texas ADA. “The American Diabetes As- Update given on Gemini project sociation is proud to partner and share our free online type Houston City Council weather permitting. struction activities, be aware 2 diabetes risk test that takes Member Dave Martin is in- The project of resurfacing of fl agmen and orange traffi c 60 seconds to complete and, if forming Clear Lake residents the asphalt street will start in cones that will be put in place you are at risk, connect you to the previously delayed Gemi- the 1000 block of Gemini Ave- on site to help with traffi c fl ow online and in-person resources ni Avenue overlay project has nue and progress toward Rese- through the construction zone within a 25-mile radius of your been rescheduled. da Drive. This process includes as temporary lane closures are ZIP code.” The Gemini Avenue proj- milling off an approximate expected. One lane will be The billboards, in English ect was delayed due to sched- two-inch layer of old asphalt, open in each direction during and Spanish, were unveiled at uling confl icts with the con- repairing the base as needed, peak traffi c hours. Residents a news conference Wednesday tractor, and is now scheduled spraying tack coat and overlay- and businesses may experi- at Baylor College of Medi- to begin the week of May 13. ing two inches of new asphalt ence temporary delays access- cine–Cullen Building. The boundaries for the as- surface pavement. Crew stag- ing Gemini Avenue, as well as “Clear Channel Outdoor phalt overlay along Gemini ing activities are anticipated to individual driveways. Morris Middle School secured second-place medals at the ninth annu- sen for the event and must identify quotes selected from the books. This Americas is pleased to be a Avenue begin 650 feet east occur between 7:30 a.m. and 6 For additional informa- al Pasadena Independent School District Name That Book Competition year’s team members are shown, left to right, Cheryl Patrick, librari- part of this program to reach of El Camino Real and end at p.m., with work occurring be- tion, contact Council Member that was held Saturday, April 6, at Parkview Intermediate School. This is an; Waleska Palacios; Emir Espinoza; Anthony Garza; Kristi Nguyen; the public with this lifesaving Reseda Drive. Construction tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon- Dave Martin’s offi ce at 832- a district-wide reading competition in which students read 20 books cho- Jamare Philbert; Keyla Zeledon; and Anthony Dinh. Photo submitted message,” said Lee Vela, vice is expected to be complete day through Friday. 393-3008 or districte@hous president for public affairs at by the end of August 2019, As a result of the con- tontx.gov. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 25, 2019 Atkinson lists awards Atkinson Elementary has Reyes, Isaac Torres and Car- Over The Back Fence by Alexis Dominguez Chan named its awards for the third los Vega. nine-weeks. Fourth grade Principal’s List Vianka Alanis, Lizeth receives award Kindergarden Banda, Matthew Erazo, Va- Shufeng Cao, Elisabeth leria Frias, Sophia Gonzalez, Cordova, Chloe Cortez, Jack Alan Hamlett, Trinity Ly- Maddox, Paige McMullen, ons, Seven Nguyen, Precious HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAY! Best wishes for a great birthday April to friends who enjoy a birthday: Tommy Nguyen, Jose Rodri- Osaghae, Noah Serna, Emily Best wishes are sent April 27 for a 26 are sent to Carolyn Eastburn. Happy Thursday, April 25: Rebecca Castonguay, guez and Sofi a Sanchez. Trevino and Jose Luis Vieyra. wonderful birthday to Dobie graduate and birthday wishes are sent April 27 to Iris Anne Seaton, Steve Jones, Misty Kuehn First grade Honor Roll former Leader staff member Jay Do from Montemayor. and Liana Pena; Friday, April 26: Traci Alvaro Correra, Zuri Dias, Third grade friends and the Leader staff. He is currently Melillo Middle School Thompson, Steve Patterson, Stephen Tatiana Gamboa, Damian Ricky Doan, Jakob Gen- a student at the University of Texas. On April 26, light the birthday candles Brady and Dan Fortson; Saturday, April Hicks, Lam Luu, Melanie try, Khai Nguyen, Jonathan SCHOOL DAZE for Bridget Warren. The day for a birthday 27: Emily Walker, Erika Gonzalez, Pam Mandujano, Emily Martinez, Nora, Rubi Reyes and Dan- The following personnel of the Pasadena cake for Jacqueline Carmona is April 27. Navarre, Mary Pinkerton, Freda Mathews, Michael Tran, Haley Trevino iella Tamayo. Independent School District celebrate birth- Send a birthday greeting April 30 to Adriana Paula Morley, Amber Allan and Penelope and Gabriel Wotkyns. Fourth grade days April 25 through May 1. Saavedra. Villeda; Sunday, April 28: Ralph Jackson, Second grade Vanessa Blanco, Henry Atkinson Elementary Beverly Hills Intermediate Kelly Schwell, Jason Stonestreet, Monica Rebecca DeLeon, Alexis Hong, Brooke Kelso, Huy Special birthday wishes are sent April 28 April 25 marks a special birthday for Rasmussen and Carrie Ramirez; Monday, Esquivel, Layla Garcia, Na- Le, Duy Nguyen, Jocelyn to Mary Baker-Porter. Keith Whitely. April 29: Kevin James, Jonathan Ellis, Ben talie Hodgson-Garcia, Sebas- Nguyen and Minh Vu. Burnett Elementary Thompson Intermediate Bryant and Melissa Rahman; Tuesday, tian Martinez, Melissa Me- Merit Roll Sing two choruses of a happy birthday Light the candles April 29 for a double April 30: Cindy Munoz, Diana Guzman, lendez, Jacob Moreno, Jaime Third grade song April 28 to Jessica Kidd and Erica celebration for Nicole Horne-Sherman and Scott Koplin and Mathew Ortiz; and Palomino, Jayden Piereda, Jessica Escobar, Miguel Lopez. Melissa Taylor. Wednesday, May 1: Kenneth Zermeno, Kendra Prida, Cody Teague Garcia, Robert Gonzalez, Genoa Elementary Dobie High Ladonna Alvarez, John Anderson, David and Andy Zamora. Leo Danny Gonzalez, Luna Join in the birthday celebration April 26 The day for a gift for Laura Sharpless is Payne, Shanna Mounce, Clint Simmons Third grade Hernandez, Joshua Montes, for Portia Alvaro. April 29. Enjoy a slice of birthday cake April and Stephanie Sirt. Jesus Carrillo, Manuel Ayden Rodriguez and Jolie Moore Elementary 30 with Erica Moreno. Send a special card LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Cedillo, Sasha Cepeda, Kyle Tran. Send a happy birthday card April 25 to to Mathew Ortiz who celebrates his birth- Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Contreras, Angel Escobar, Fourth grade Dee Dee Pitts. Aracely Buentillo enjoys a day April 30. congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Ineke Hicks, Wendi Li, Rubi Noah Serna. birthday May 1. FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line Stuchbery Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes by Friday noon for the next week’s publication. CCISD seeks mentors Although the 2019-2020 about life or personal issues - school year is months away, just as friends do. HM names Easter winners Six students sign plans are already fi nalized “For many children, it’s to expand Clear Creek Inde- the showing up and encour- pendent School District’s Big agement they receive from on for internships Brothers Big Sisters program their mentor that makes the Laura “Lucky” Dominguez Chan, associate dean of Clear Creek Independent engine performance. Students career education and director of career communities to an additional four inter- difference as they struggle School District Career and take the ASE certifi cation ex- mediate campuses next year. with life’s hardships,” said at Stanford University in California, will be awarded Technical Education pro- ams in up to 10 areas. In the the Amy J. Blue Award at the university April 30. Throughout National Volun- Karl Garcia, Big Brother vol- grams have long provided Practicum in Transportation teer Month, Clear Creek ISD, unteer at Clear Lake Inter- The award honors one who is exceptionally dedicat- students with a path toward Systems, students participate ed, supportive of colleagues and passionate and en- in partnership with the Big mediate. “As a mentor for 25 post-secondary success. On in either a paid or unpaid in- Brothers Big Sisters organi- years, I am still moved by the ergetic at work. Dominguez Chan is a 1985 J. Frank April 16, six students moved ternship in an automotive re- Dobie High School graduate, and is the daughter zation, is asking communi- fulfi llment and purpose sim- further down that path as they pair facility where they shadow ty members to help inspire a ply sharing this time with our of longtime South Belt residents Joe and Yolanda signed offi cial Automotive a lead mentor and learn along- Dominguez. Photo by Joe Dominguez young person and “Defend youth brings me.” Service Excellence Education side industry professionals. Potential,” as is the BBBS Mentors must apply to be Foundation Internship agree- Automotive Technology rally cry this year, by becom- a Big and provide referenc- ments with several automotive is a CTE Specialty Program, ing a Big. es and permission for a con- dealerships in the local area. led by instructor, Mike Hedg- “A Chorus Line” Several dozen students fi dential background check. The six students who will er, housed at Clear Springs in CCISD have been new- Then the prospective mentor be placed in internships be- High School. However, stu- ly-identifi ed to participate will participate in an interview ginning this summer are Gar- dents from other CCISD high in the program and have with BBBS to help make the visits SJC fine arts rett Wilson, Clear Falls High schools may apply for the Juxtapose Arts Collective comic. Tension builds as expressed interest in being best quality match. After the School; Darian Korpus, Clear program and take the Auto- matched with a mentor for match is made, the Big and presents “A Chorus Line,” di- Cassie – once a big star and Springs High School; Jus- motive Technology classes at rected by Travis Kirk Coombs, Zach’s lover but now desper- guidance and support in the Little are introduced and be- tin Guidos, Clear Creek High Clear Springs while attending coming school year. “Our gin their friendship journey. May 2 – 4, at San Jacinto Col- ate for a part – auditions, but School; Logan Brown, Clear their home campus for their lege South, Fine Arts Building, Zach must choose only the students have a lot of weight CCISD campuses with Springs High School; William other coursework. on their shoulders in these Big Brothers Big Sisters pro- located at 13735 Beamer Road. best for his show. Viewer dis- Haire, Clear Springs High “In my 11 years here with Join in on this classic mu- cretion is advised. complicated times,” said Dr. grams in place for the 2019- School; and Jaron Lindh from the help and support of CCISD Jeanne deVezin, CCISD co- 2020 school year are Bay- sical as hundreds of Broad- “‘A Chorus Line’ is our fi rst Clear Springs High School. and industry partners here to- way hopefuls attend a dance fully professional musical the- ordinator of Prevention and side Intermediate, Brookside Participating dealership part- night, we are truly changing At Risk Services. “Our data Intermediate, Clear Creek cattle call for the next big ater production,” said Stacey ners are Ron Carter Ford, Ron lives of students, especially show. Zach, the director, and Focke, president of the board shows that with the attention Intermediate, Clear Lake In- Carter GM, McRee Ford and those trying to fi nd their fi t and intervention of just one termediate, Creekside Inter- his assistant eventually whit- of directors. “The amount of Norman Frede Chevrolet. and what they want to do in tle down the audition to just talented local Houston actors more caring adult, attendance mediate, League City Inter- The agreement specifi es life,” said Hedger. “With all and even grades improve, mediate and Space Center 16 dancers. All tell stories of and dancers are bringing this the responsibilities of the stu- this support, we have helped their life – some tragic, some show to the next level!” forging a path for the future Intermediate schools. dent, instructor, mentor and more than 40 students intern success of that child.” To apply, visit BBBSTX. parent of the intern and all and countless more move into Through CCISD’s Big ORG/BEABIG and select parties sign the documents. the industry after graduation.” Brothers Big Sisters School- School/Site-Based and then The internship experience At the signing ceremony, Durham Park Based Program, the Bigs and select a CCISD campus. For is the culmination of the au- students and mentors who Littles meet for one-on-one more information, contact Dr. tomotive technology program just completed their year-long Community Garage Sale mentoring at the intermedi- Jeanne deVezin, CCISD co- curriculum in CCISD. Stu- internships were also recog- ate school once a week, or ordinator of Prevention and dents in the Automotive Tech- nized. They are Zach Little, Fuqua at least three times a month. At Risk Services at jdevez nology I course will begin by Clear Springs High School, Saturday, The matched pair read to- [email protected] or Julia Kelley, exploring automotive techni- with Ron Carter Dodge Alvin; gether, play games, work Big Brothers Big Sisters at cian careers, technical skills, Jacob Smith, Clear Springs April 27, 2019

on homework or simply talk [email protected]. Highland Meadow Homeowners Association held its Easter egg hunt at Highland safety, and experience hands- High School with McRee Monroe Meadow Park. Shown above are the golden egg winners, front to back, Bryan on training in computer diag- Ford; Nicolas Mejia, Clear Blackhawk Ridge Ln. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Hua, 1-3 years age group; Ricky Barrera, 4-7 years age group; and Abril Dosal, nostic programs, automotive Creek High School with Ron Beltway 8 Senate passes SB 1772 age 8 and older group. All the golden egg winners were given a 2019 Easter bunny tools and equipment. Moving Carter GM; and Darren Tull, Rain or Shine The Texas Senate has allow for a property tax ex- and six special color eggs were hidden for smaller Easter bunnies. In addition, into the Automotive Technol- with unanimously passed Senate emption for property located fi ve small Easter bunnies were donated by Bella Guzman for door prize drawings. ogy II course, students receive Norman Frede Chevrolet. Me- Bill 1772, authored by Sen. in a governor-declared disas- More than 1,700 eggs fi lled with candy were hidden throughout the park. Chili in-depth instruction in elec- jia was also named the Auto- Paul Bettencourt to trigger an ter area and that is at least 15 dogs, chips, soft drinks, water and desserts were served. Photo submitted trical/electronic systems, sus- motive Technology Outstand- automatic disaster reapprais- percent damaged by the disas- pension/ steering, brakes and ing Student of the Year. nt? al of impacted properties fol- ter as determined by the chief egna lowing a major disaster, such appraiser, or up to 100 percent e Pr as Hurricane Harvey. of the structure for a total loss. I b Annual Teacher of the Year luncheon to be held ould In the aftermath of Hurri- “This proposed new di- The Clear Creek Indepen- 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May co-workers to improve the tary: Natalie Szczypien. Etzel. C cane Harvey many taxpayers saster reappraisal system dent School District has an- 20. The Rotary Club of Space school culture. CCISD con- Falcon Pass Elementary: Landolt Elementary: Ra- I need a pregnancy test were confronted with the re- in SB 1772 is based upon a nounced the 44 teachers who Center, League City and gratulates the 2019 Teachers Caitlin Turner. chel Willard. I need to know what to do ality that they would be taxed simple taxpayer rendition of have been selected to repre- Seabrook sponsor the lun- of the Year: Ferguson Elementary: Re- League City Elementary: We are here for you. We care!! at full value on their proper- damages,” continued Betten- sent their respective campus cheon. During the luncheon, Elementary becca Nations. Janice Green. All Services are Free and Confidential. ty that in many cases were court. “That simplifi es every- in the community’s search the 2019 CCISD Elementary Armand Bayou Elemen- Gilmore Elementary: Ja- McWhirter Elementary: completely destroyed. In one thing and then a temporary for the District’s Elementary and Secondary Teachers of tary: Jenifer Gilmore. son Gardner. Lucero Munoz Raba. 281-484-0005 example homeowners on one exemption grants the tax re- School Teacher of the Year the Year will be announced Bauerschlag Elementary: Goforth Elementary: Julia Mossman Elementary: Jo- Beltway 8 South side of the Buffalo Bayou in lief, which could be $5,000, and the Secondary Education from a fi eld of six fi nalists. Ashley Hosek. Simon. sephine Burke. Crisis Pregnancy Center Houston were reappraised by for example, on a totaled Teacher of the Year. These Beyond educating stu- Bay Elementary: Micaela Greene Elementary: An- North Pointe Elementary: Spring Branch Independent $200,000 structure.” honorees will be publicly rec- dents, the following teach- Cowan. gela Sanders. Melody Tanigawa. School District while home- “We have a moral obliga- ognized during a luncheon at ers have also been identifi ed Brookwood Elementary: Hall Elementary: Heather Parr Elementary: Christie owners a stone's throw away tion to help Texans in the re- South Shore Harbour Resort as a leader on their campus, Kathryn Grindstaff. Weger. Morgan. Exceptional Grooming at Common were not. This legislation is building process following a and Conference Center at working collaboratively with Clear Lake City Elemen- Hyde Elementary: Allison Continued on Page 6A Sense Prices based upon a work group led major disaster,” added Sen. by Rep. Hugh Shine as well Lois Kolkhorst. as testimony given to the Multiple taxing entities 281-484-9655 Senate Property Tax Com- did trigger disaster reapprais- Remember When mittee in the interim. al for home and business “Nothing makes home and owners following Hurricane business owners madder than Harvey. Fort Bend County, 40 years ago (1979) At the state Junior Classi- and would assume the vice 5 years ago (2014) The 12-person jury convicted paying full property taxes on Montgomery County, Spring Tina Jones, daughter of cal League Convention, Do- president of community ini- A judge ruled in favor of Stockman, 61, after 16 hours a damaged or destroyed prop- Branch ISD, Katy ISD, Willis Geraldine and Theodore Jones, bie High School’s Latin Club tiatives job. the Pasadena Independent of deliberations over three erty,” said Bettencourt. ISD, the City of Shoreacres, was named Beauty Queen of fi nished in second place, 10 years ago (2009) School District’s at-large days, following a month-long Groom & Board “I expect that the public and many other smaller tax- the Junior Miss Division at the behind Clear Brook High The University Interscho- election process. A group of trial. Charges included mail will approve the change in the ing entities did act to pro- Strawberry Festival. School’s Latin Club. lastic League postponed all Hispanic leaders had filed and wire fraud, conspiracy, Texas Constitution as every- vide impacted taxpayers with Groundbreaking cere- A warrant sweep conduct- high school competitions due a suit against PISD in Sep- making false statements to monies were held for the ed by the offi ce of Constable to the outbreak of swine flu in tember 2012, claiming its the Federal Elections Com- Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. one wants simple disaster re- needed relief, along with over 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes appraisal post Hurricane Har- two dozen other taxing units. new Texas Commerce Bank, Gary Freeman resulted in 31 the state. The move suspend- lack of single-member voting mission and money launder- vey,” said Sen. Borris Miles. SB 1772 will make future re- South Belt. arrests and cleared a total of ed all baseball and softball districts violated federal laws ing. He was found not guilty SJR 57, the Resolution ac- appraisals automatic across 35 years ago (1984) 89 warrants. games, as well as regional that protect minority voters. on one count of wire fraud. BFBGrooming.com companying SB 1772, would the disaster area. Members of the Scarsdale The third annual South track championships and mu- The court said, however, He was later sentenced to 10 Civic Association agreed to Belt Cookoff netted approxi- sical and academic competi- that Hispanics, who make up years in federal prison. SB Dolphins open registration establish a Scarsdale crime mately $4,000 for the July tions and out-of-state trips. roughly 66 percent of the dis- hotline. Fourth fi reworks and provid- Pablo Aguirre and Steve trict’s population, still had a The Southbelt Dolphins will hold football and cheer reg- Pasadena Jaycees named ed festivities for many area Delbello retired from the voting advantage even in at- istration and a barbecue fundraiser April 27, May 18 and Ron Shafer, a fourth-grade residents. Houston Fire Department’s large races. FURNITURE RE-DO June 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10863 Kirkfair Drive. The teacher at Frazier Elementary 15 years ago (2004) Station 70 on Beamer Road. In the trial of Justice of the football registration ages are 5 – 12 and the fee is $300. School, Teacher of the Year. Pasadena Independent The pair had a combined 67 Peace George Risner against There is a bring-a-friend discount of $100. The cheer and 30 years ago (1989) School District’s future facil- plus years on the force. The the Harris County Republi- • Re-Pair • Re-Finish drill registration ages are 4 – 13 and the fee is $300. For Four former employees ities committee was consider- men had worked together for can Party, a judge ruled that more information, call Raoul Garza at 281-818-7880. of companies that operated ing the construction of a sixth 28 years and had been at the GOP challenger Leonila Ol- • Re-Glue • Re-Screw at the Brio Superfund toxic high school west of Highway Station 70 location on ivares-Salazar had one more waste site acknowledged the 3 to accommodate increasing Beamer since it opened its week to collect the 250 sig- ‘We Re-Do For You’ dumping of waste materials enrollment. doors in 1985. natures necessary to appear For Free Estimates Call: from the site onto nearby Blues Brothers Barbecue A former Dobie student on the November ballot. The fi elds which became an area won top overall honors at was killed in a traffic accident candidate was required to col- Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 sandpit. the eighth annual South Belt at Beltway 8 and the Gulf lect the signatures because South Belt resident Robert Barbecue Cook-off held at El Freeway. Nayeli Gonzalez, the original ones submitted, Alcala, 23, was severely Franco Lee Park. 17, was a passenger in a as required by state election injured in a motorcycle acci- The South Belt-Ellington Chevrolet Equinox north- law, were determined by Judge dent near Windmill Lakes Chamber of Commerce an- bound on the Gulf Freeway Robert Burgess to likely be Apartments that left him par- nounced a benefi t program service road when the vehicle fraudulent. Burgess, however, WALKER LAW OFFICES Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 alyzed from the shoulders for its members that would was struck by a Ford F-150 ruled that Olivares-Salazar was not responsible for the mishap, Milton Walker, J.D. Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. down. pool their electricity usage pickup truck traveling east on 25 years ago (1994) to obtain the best pricing and the Beltway 8 service road. as she had hired a third party to Place: YOUR Garage or Driveway! Drive-by shootings oc- contract terms. After colliding with the Ford, circulate the petitions. 281-481-0909 ***If needed … RAINOUT DAY would be May 4, 2019*** curred in Sageglen and Kirk- The Clear Creek Indepen- the Equinox struck a traffic 1 year ago (2018) pole at the northeast corner of Steve Stockman, a former WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES It’s that time of year again*! Clean out your drawers, closets mont subdivisions the same dent School District canceled night. its board of trustees election the intersection, and Gonzalez Republican congressman who and your garage! A great way to get organized and make BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS After a year and a half of because the two open posi- was ejected from the back represented much of the South money is to participate in the community garage sale! operation, the Parker Wil- tions were unopposed. seat. She was transported to Belt community, was found LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT Your unused items could be someone else’s treasure. liams Library on Scarsdale at Dan Martin, CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast guilty of 23 felony charges, www.walkerlaw.com Garage sales are only allowed in the community twice a year on dates specified by the HOA Beamer received its sign. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital where she was pro- after defrauding wealthy do- generally in the Spring and Fall! 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 281-481-0909 20 years ago (1999) Hospital changed positions nounced dead. nors out of $1.25 million. Thursday, April 25, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Thompson Intermediate names fifth six-weeks honor roll Moore names 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year Thompson Intermediate Luna, Haley Danelle Dehoyos Jordan Christiana Leahman, Joel Isaac Rivera, Jeovany Victor Adolfo Hernandez, El- has named its honor roll for and Azalea Rain Deleon. Mario Noel Leal, Nathan Ri- Javyr Rodriguez, Itzel Rome- eanne Herrera, Kaiden Lee the fi fth six-weeks. Diavio Angel Dominguez, ley Lind, Kyla Aileen Lobo, ro and Jacob Daniel Romero. Hills, Nevan Elaijah Hulse, Honor Roll Vivian Ngan Duong, Gracie Christopher Zachery Lopez, Kaylee Jasil Ruiz, Valerie Ryan Janell Humphrey, Seventh grade Makenna Dykstra, Tiffany Jonathan Nathaniel Lopez, Amber Salazar, Emily Sali- Chance Alan Hurd, Gloria Ace Joshua Adams, Mar- Escuadra, Zoe Elyse Espino- Joshua Jeremiah Lopez, Adri- nas, Gustavo Ricardo Salinas, Immaculate and Daisy Lynn icela Aguilar, Chelsea Adeola za, Xitlali Abigail Figueroa, ana Elena Luna, Jennifer Ly Aliyah Nicole Sanchez, Jack- Irwin. Akinloye, Hayden Xavier Al- Katya Isabela Flores, Kel- and Julie Ann Machado. lyn Cristina Santos, Alyson Savannah Nicole Jalomo, anis, Imaad Hassan Ali, Cas- ly Milagro Flores, Horacio Aidan Jacob Maldonado, Renee Schwausch, Madelyn Adam Gabriel Jimenez, Ed- sius Aiden Arredondo Zuniga, Omar Galvan, Natalia Mari Jules Nathaniel Borromeo Grace Sepulveda, Simon An- gar Javier Jimenez, Ian Su- Armando Salvador Arredon- Gamez, Ziara Clara Gaona, Manlangit, Angelina Desir- drew Sepulveda, Malcolm Jo- dario Johnson, Justice Marie do, Samantha Michelle Arre- Vanessa Alexandra Garay, ay Martinez, Daniel Alexis seph Sherwood and Katelyn Johnson, Natalia Jenae Jones, dondo, Ezekiel Nicolas Arria- Aranzasu Garcia, Eliud Gar- Martinez, Trinity Dawn Max- Renee’ Shirley. Bianca Nicole Kinder, Evan ga, Michelle Avalos, Aracely cia, Hailey Elizabeth Garcia, well, Hailey Ava Mendiola, Minza Siddiqui, Oscar Joshua Krustchinsky, Thalia Griselda Aviles, Leobardo Mariana Garcia and Yulissa Giovanni Mendoza, Darianny Silva, Sahalley Silva, Xavi- Ngoc Diem Le, Mauricio Jorge Aviles, Shaira Andrea Yvonne Garcia. Mercedez, Seth Michael Mill- er Silva, Allisyn Hope Sock- Leal, Alyssa Saige Lloyd, Balanta Pachon, Houston Ja- Devin Andrew Garza, Ti- er, Roselynn Molina, Michael well, Maddisyn Lynn Sock- Ivan Lopez, Lilian Lopez and kob Banda, Rosalyn Wahasit tus Quoc Giang, Kira Nicole Anthony Montano, Adam An- well, Oscar Sosa, Nicolas Santiago Lopez. Barber and Jet Jack Barker. Goeman, Lydia Golenko, Flor dre Montes and Isabel Jolie Ruben Soto, Dempsey Derrell Sean Edwin Lopez, Salet Joel Barrera, Mohannad Maria Gomez Chicas, Izabella Nava. Spears, Jasmine Rayne Stew- Esmeralda Lovo, Christian Mohamed Bataineh, Nancy Grace Gomez, Ricardo Alon- Quoc-An Ky Ngo, Tran art, Hermynie Taylor, Kenton Santino Lucerohunter, Ivan Maribel Bazaldua, Mya Oliv- so Gomez, Miranda Guada- Bao Ngo, Anh Dong Nguyen, Dat Thai, Y Thien Tran and Ray Mariscal, Adolfo Marti- iea Bell, Joshua Olufemi Bel- lupe Gonzalez Garza, Alana John Tang Nguyen, My-An Blaine Anthony Turner. nez, Emily Annette Martinez, lo, Joseph Anjel Benavides, Marie Goree, Eva Lynn Grile, Nguyen, Tam Le Duc Nguy- Darien Raul Valdez, Vivica Emily Lylana Martinez, Evan Katharina Bleith Ramirez, Ayesha Hasan, Jah Jon Jon- en, Taylor Truong Nguyen, Viviana Valencia, Liam Eric Alejandro Martinez, Eyanna Aidan Bruce Brown, Alan thal Hawkins and Antonio Jo- Terry Thanh Nguyen, Ti Na Vasquez, Julissa Vega, Julina Kayleen Martinez, Melissa Huy Bui, Diego Camacho, seph Hernandez. Nguyen, Troy Anh Nguyen, Le Vo, Mai Anh Tran Vo, Hal- Brianna Martinez, Yessenia Kayden Daniel Campos, An- Ethan Cross Hernandez, Tyler Toan Minh Nguyen, lie Hoa Vu, Iveen Bao Phi Vu, Mata, Tashjae Breasia Mc- thony Joseph Canales, Jill Jazmin Marie Hernandez, Ju- Cindy Ni, Zachary Chibueze Teresa Ngoc Vu, Trang Yen- cann and Cindy Stephanie Yvette Canales, River Ethan lia Lucila Hernandez, Zara Nwosu, Joseph Michael Or- Thuy Vu, Stephen Michael Medina. Carroll, Jaylynn Rose Carter, Melania Hobson, Adonis tiz-Ramirez, Victoria Angel- Curtis Wiggins and David En- Jose Refugio Medina, Ary- Angel Cavazos and Efrain Ca- James Hubbard, Oscar Huer- ique Ortiz-Ramirez, Abigail rique Zelada. ana Estrella Mejorado, Isaac zares. ta, Eric Dinh Huynh, Bella Rose Bayang Panza and Au- Eighth grade Mendoza, Paula Mendoza, Dominick Sebastian Isales, Ramon Jasso-More- drey Anna Paredes. Alexis Acosta, Derrick Jesse Zachariah Mohamed Chavez, Zane Russell Cole- no, Isabel Kathleen Jimenez, Alton James Parker, Mary Nathaniel Addison, Valerie Chavez, Connor Austin man, Camryn Ann Collins, Makayla Sudario Johnson, Grace Venant Pelekamoyo, Damilola Akinloye, Mia De- Mohwinkel, Genevieve Mia Braulio David Colon Ortiz, Shalini Rhnea Johnson, Av- Belle Alexandria Perridon, nise Alexander, Jose Roberto Monarez, Maria Jose Monge Zeni Ochun Comabella-Vives, ery Zane Jones, Jay Alejan- Serenity Nevaeh Porter, Rob- Alonso, Alize Denai Alvarez, Hernandez, Madelyne Vikto- Moore Elementary’s 2018 – 2019 Teacher of the Year is Barrientos, Paul Arango, Jeremiah Martinez, (middle Sojourner Lee Concepcion, dro Jones, Sarahlynn Onya ert Manuel Portillo, Sophia Emelin Lisseth Andrade, Leo- ria Montes, Jer’keithric Anti- Patricia Norman, who was selected for the recognition row) Ivan Torres, Madisyn Saenz, Norman, Crystal Heli Marlene Contreras, Kait- Kam-Trevino and Noah Rob- Danielle Posey, Cymone’ Ra- nel Angel Araiza, Sidney Elise one Moore, Mario Alejandro because she is a beloved and dedicated teacher, setting Carreno, Orlando Luna, (back row) Ruby Lovo, Isaac lyn Jade Corona, Roberto Di- ert Keigley. chelle Potier, Javari Alexander Armstrong, Jorge Luis Arre- Moreno, Alena Amelia Mo- high expectations for her students and ensuring they Zamora and Debbie Pampell. ego Corona, Amyiah Re’shae Colten Gabriel Keys, Sha- Powell, Iris Victoria-Jolie Pre- dondo, Allison Nicolt Arreola, rin, Isela Viviana Munoz and meet them. Shown are, left to right, (front row) Isaiah Photo by Angelica Moreno-Perez Cotton, Ashley Marie Cruz, na Lee Kieselhorst, Quynh manand, Gabriel Alexander Luke Jason Auzenne, Janelle A’myah Danielle Murray. Celeste Renee Dammel, Tyler Nhat Ky, Dennis Paul Le, Ra- Presiado, Jayden Jeremyjah Barreiro, Dynasti Rakhil- Mia Renee Naran- Duy An Dang, Yalat Kenai De chael Yvan Le, Tommy Le, Rangel, Juan Carlos Reyes, la Benson and Ethan James jo, Demah Naser, Anthony Bishop. Dwayne Newsome, Ann Ky Yvette Alouette Boij- Anh Nguyen, Daniel Nguyen, Jessup students compete in Name That Book South Belt shares list of awards seauneau, Jeremiah Henry Dylan Thai Nguyen, Huyho- Continued from Page 3A Limas, Mariana Mejia, Ad- Sophia Hernandez, Jeanette Bradley, Honesty One Brooks, ang Huy Nguyen, Lilyan Nhi Cardenas, Elizabeth Carling, lin Mena, Morgan Momie, Hernandez, Abygail Herrera, Andrew Michael Cabrales, Nguyen, Ryan Duc Nguyen, Chacidy Carter, Yvette Cas- Katelinh Moore, Evan Mora, Durriyah Hill, Blake Hughes, Jade Guadalupe Cabrera, Steven Trieu-Phi Nguyen, tillo, Andy Castillo, Geoffrey Zainab Naveed, Nicholas Ramon Jaramillo, Jaden Daylan Tyrese Cadoree, Kait- Vivian Mai Thanh Nguy- Charles, Kinsley Freeman, Nguyen, Justin Nguyen, Cody Jimenez and Davion Jones. lyn Makenna Campos, Kyra en, Ginessa Maridel Olvera, Daniella Gonzalez and Angel Nguyen and Andrew Nguyen. Bradley Jones, Allandra Janee’ Cervantes, Bella Rein Dominic Martin Ortiz and Hernandez. Ethan Pereida, Jeremiah Labra, Alice Lam, Jayda Lask- Cisneros, Jessica Kaye Cole- Janice Stepania Padilla. Max Hernandez, Aubrey Perez, Matthew Perez, Juliana er, Long Le, Tim Lloyd, Isaiah man, Kayla Jo’nae Coleman, Adrian Aris Cortez Pane- Hernandez, Xavier Jimenez, Perez, Jonny Pham, Aubree Lopez, Pablo Lopez, Phuwadet Zoe Kate Cooper and Isaiah rio, Ingrid Berenice Pasasin, Karter Kraus, Reagan Landis, Rodriguez, Nelson Rodriguez, Maingot, Melanie Martinez, Nathaniel Correa. Nathan Alexander Pavalonis, Sydney Landis, Daniel Mab- Matthew Salazar, Emily Sa- Mason Martinez, Juliet Mar- Victoria Ann Couchman, Andrick Elian Perez, Ange- ry, Aaron Martinez, Tabitha linas, Skylar Silas, Christiane tinez, Brittney May, Jaliyah Sarah Abigail Cruz, Sofi a Vic- lina Sky Perez, Bella Grace Mathis, Breanna McNeal, Na- Simpson, Jayda Stewart, Evan May, Chloe Maycott, Brady toria Cruz, Tiana Hanh Curtis, Perez, Erin Jean Raizza Perez, thaniel Molina, Aryan Nepal, Taylor, Sang Tran, Elijah Ugal- McNeal, Michelle Medrano, Colin Dung Dang, Hieu Vu Jocelyn Perez, Sofi a Leonor Sharon Nguyen, Drake Nguy- de, Issac Urquita, Aiden Vega, Gabriel Melchor, Kairi Men- Minh Dang, Daniel Anthony Perez, Raul Perez-Rodriguez, en and Alan Nguyen. Angelina Vu, Jyllian White doza, Leile Monroe, Annie Delgado, Emily Danielle Del- Thu Minh Pham, Phung Kim Skye Orsua, Porus Pandey, and Kylaind Willridge. Nguyen and Ethan Nguyen. gado, Raul Sebastian Diaz, Phan, Samuel Pineda, Alex- Jeremiah Ramirez, Alexavier Principal’s Award Hillary Nguyen, Nicole Jenny Nhi Do, Nam Minh ander James Pleger, Nicho- Rodriguez, Estefania Rodri- First grade Nnadi, Ava Ortiz, Adian Pa- Duong, Robert Sean Durham las Michael Ponce, Clarissa guez, Zoie Sanabria, David Avery Aguilar, Cristina Al- dilla, Abby Palma, Carter and Nicolas Michael Ed- Grace Ramirez and Felicity Sepulveda, Evelyn Spears, exander, Christopher Alvara- Pham, Daniel Ramirez, Mel- mondson. Jean Resendez. Noah St. Ange, Andrew do, David Alvarenga, Mauricio ody Ramirez, Dahlia Reyes, Leslie Gabrielle Espinoza, Jacob Anthony Reyna, Strong, Zoie Sudario, Liam Amaya, Aubrey Arredondo, Edward Reynolds, Grayson Hayden Thomas Feil, Cris- Fynnlan Isaiah Ridge, Eze- Thomas, Korvin Ton, Abby Giselle Ayala, Rylee Bacon, Riley, William Rodaz, Emi- tian Daniel Fernandez, Adri- quiel Rivera, Destiny Al- Villanueva, Jacqueline Vo, Genesis Banda, Arian Banda, ly Rodriguez, Joshua Salazar, an Figueroa, Elyza Susana yssa Rodriguez, Emeterio Emanuel Williams and Hus- Elijah Barron, Kaleah Bar- Levi Sanchez, John Sanchez Flores, Ethan Antonio Flores, Rodriguez, Jordy Misael Ro- sein Zamzam. sock, Ja’Kendalyn Beckom, and Oscar Sanchez. Iveth Flores, Lyzbeth Flores, driguez, Julie Amanda Ro- Second grade Orlo Boardman, Bryce Bond, Marion Schroder, Brian- Lizette Fonseca, Evan Alex- driguez, Lauren Somer Ro- Samuel Alexander, Saman- Hannah Bui and Dora Cam- na Scott, Nathaniel Simpson, ander Fraustro, Sophia Abi- driguez, Manuel Rodriguez, tha Barazza, Brock Bernard, pos. Giselle Tran, Evan Treadway, gail Garay and Ashlee Mo- Marissa Rojas, Emily Salazar, Ashton Carter, Joceyln Cerda, Elizabeth Carling, Cha- Leonardo Trevino, Kallie nique Garcia. Leyla Rebecca Salazar, Ev- TJ Charles, Lila Collazos, Ca- cidy Carter, Yvette Castillo, Troxlar, Kaisen Troxlar, Max Jasmin Nicole Garcia, elyn Sanchez, Christian Jor- rissa Cortez, Kaci Curry Shep- Alessandra Cervantes, Sofi a Villela, Brandon Vivier, Chris- Nathan Adrian Garcia, Noah dan Schmidt, Rainy Day Sci- ard, Kate Dao, Emilio De la Charles, Diego Davila, Arian tina Vu, Laylah West, Devin Heinz Garcia, Serenity Grace ba, Serena Maria Segura and Garza, Jesse Deleon, Delilah Faulkner, Kinsley Freeman, White, Kelvin Wiley, Cielo Garcia, Xander Garcia, Laci Mable Lee Self. Deleon, Ruby Dent, Gael Diaz Christian Garza, Adelyn Gar- Wright, Oscar Yanez, Ghazal Janae Garrett, Alec Nicholas Emilee Rayne Sulak, Ken- and Iris Durrette. za, Cincere Givens, Anthony Zamzam and Essence Zsigray. Garza, Gabriela Garza, Noah nedy Dat Thai, Maria Avenelle Myla Figueroa, Matteo Gonzales, Daniella Gonzalez, Third grade Seth Gaytan, Jacque Rose Tipton, Madeline Elizabeth Garciduenas, Mia Gonzalez, Erica Gonzalez Rios, Natalie Aaden Aguilar, Noah Ale- Giron, Briana Elaine Gomez, Torres, Francisco Johnathan Lance Goree, Ily Gray, How- Graff and Rylee Hayes. man, Juwayriyah Ali, Isaiah Marcus Alexander Gomez, Urquieta, Vianca Victoria Va- ard Green, Aaron Guillen, Angel Hernandez, Max Ambriz, Annie Andrews, Ali- Ariana Celeste Gonzales, Juli- lencia, Heaven Leigh Vargas, Eriel Henderson, Elijah Her- Hernandez, Aubrey Hernan- jah Banda, Iduny Baruwa, anna Rebecca Gonzales, Mia Christian Andrew Vega, Alex- nandez, Sophia Hernandez, dez, Jourdan Jenkins, Xavier Braden Bell, Joseph Bello, Aja Angel Gonzales, Adrianna ia Carolina Velasquez and Abygail Herrera, Durriyah Jimenez, Jeremiah Johnson, Breaux, Kayleigh Broussard, Marie Gonzalez and Alexa Robert Enrique Villatoro. Hill, Ramon Jaramillo, Jaden Simone Jones, Reagan Landis, Sophie Centeno, Elizabeth Gonzalez. Cardin Nguyen Vo, Phu Jimenez, Alice Lam and Long Sydney Landis, London Leal, Cervantes, Maxwell Charles, Jiselle Alexia Gonzalez, Ngoc Thien Vu, Tatyana Jessup Elementary third- and fourth-graders compet- Le. Daniel Mabry, Mateo Mancil- Sophia Cleary, Jon’Tayshela Victoria Alexa Gonzalez, Na- Tanae Walker, Elias Kyle Wal- Mia Pineda; (middle row) Aniya Spacek; Kaleya Wil- ed at the district’s Name that Book Challenge. Despite Isaiah Lopez, Pablo Lo- las and Marley Manriquez. Cole and Karaline Cronan. talie Ariel Graciano, David lace, Jameria Antionette War- liams; Citlalli Rodriguez, (back row) John Harbaugh, not placing at the event, the team worked hard togeth- pez, Phuwadet Maingot, Juliet Aaron Martinez, Matthew Kenya Delong Thomp- Adrian Guzman, Kevin Alex- ren, Kaitlyn Elisabeth Webb, children’s librarian for Parker Williams Library; Ja- er and had fun during the competition. Shown are, Martinez, Jaliyah May, Chloe Martinez, Tabitha Mathis, Bre- son, Isaac DeLuna, Kayla ander Guzman, Ravin Leann Travis Alexander Webb, Ma- son Juneau, teacher; Jurnee Davis; and Kerry-Ann left to right, (front row) Ashlyn Paz; Coen McMahan; Maycott, Brady McNeal, Ga- anna McNeal, Jayden Miko, DeRobles, Karson Edwards, Harvey, Emma Rai Hernan- ria Angelina Wence, Evelyn Thompson, librarian. Photo submitted briel Melchor, Kaynat Mian, Jamison Miller, Nathaniel Chloe Garcia, Aly Garza, dez, Fernando Alexis Her- Paige Wheeler, Jacob Marcel- Mario Monsivais, Adiana Pa- Molina, Aiden Mosby, War- Adrian Garza, Isabella Gonza- nandez, Jacob Mathew Her- lus White, Anyia Nykole Wil- dilla, Robert Phiester, Nathan ren Nedd, Aryan Nepal, Drake les, Jasmin Hernandez, Josue nandez, Marianna Hernandez, liams, Darreon Jaquan Wil- Precella and Daniel Ramirez. Nguyen, Alan Nguyen, Nathan Herrera, Jaylen Hill, Deliyah Natalie Nicole Hernandez, liams, Tyler Lee Wygant and Pearland Opry on the Square returns Natalie Paige Hernandez, Catalina Zendejas. Dahlia Reyes, Grayson Ri- Nnadi, Skye Orsua, Isaac Or- Horton, Rya Hurd, Nathalie Pearland Opry on the Meadows and the Opry on the under the Town Center pa- cert includes sounds by a ley, Emily Rodriguez, Joshua tiz, Nikolas Padilla and Mia Huynh, Miguel Johnson, Crys- Square returns on Saturday, Square band featuring Missy vilion in an outdoor setting. country music band and Salazar, Oscar Sanchez, Na- Palacios. ta Keim and Shayaan Khan. Troop 468 hosts spaghetti dinner April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Brown and Todd Gross. “We’re proud to offer country music vocalists. thaniel Simpson, Giselle Tran, Adan Palomares, Po- Gabriel Laurila, Andres Lo- Boy Scout Troop 468 will be hosting its 16th annual spa- at the Pearland Town Cen- The Pearland Opry on Pearland Opry on the Square Visitors are encouraged to Kallie Troxlar, Kaisen Trox- rus Pandey, Nyzir Peterson, pez, Elizabeth Lopez, Isaiah ghetti dinner fundraiser Saturday, April 27, 4 to 8 p.m., at St. ter pavilion, 11200 Broad- the Square launched in 2017 as another live music op- bring a friend, wear their lar, Max Villela, Christina Vu, Maesyn Poullard, Jeremiah Machado, Donovan Martinez, Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 East Broadway in Pearland. way Street. The free, fami- and gained popularity with portunity in Pearland,” said cowboy boots and be ready Devin White and Oscar Yanez. Ramirez, Kyle Ramos, Ethan Valerie Martinez, Jayme Mar- Each dinner includes a generous serving of spaghetti with ly-friendly outdoor concert its format featuring nation- Kim Sinistore executive di- to two-step, boot scoot Third grade Ramsey, Isabella Rembert, tinez, Caylee Martinez, Bran- or without meatballs, salad, bread and a drink for $6, eat-in is held in partnership with al, regional and local acts. rector of the Pearland Con- and line dance the evening Isaiah Ambriz, Idunu Ba- Jayden Richardson, Alexavier don McNeil, Paula Medrano, or take-out. Individual desserts are available for separate pur- the Pearland Convention Visitors are encouraged to vention & Visitors Bureau. away. ruwa-Etti, Joseph Bello, Kac- Rodriguez, Estefania Rodri- Angela Mena, Jaxon Moham- chase. There will also be a silent auction and baked goods sale. & Visitors Bureau and the bring lawn chairs, coolers “This popular show format To learn more, go to ilynn Bernard, Aja Breaux, guez, Viviana Salazar, Zoie med, Luke Monford, Santiago All proceeds will benefi t the activities and equipment Pearland Town Center. and the refreshments of their provides visitors with a new visit https://visitpearland. Kayleigh Broussard, Anabella Sanabria, Aubree Sandino, Ad- Morales, Ava Morin, Hailey of Troop 468. Tickets will be available at the door. In- Entertainers scheduled choice. Enjoy an evening of way to experience an eve- com/2018-pearland-opry- Cancel, Elizabeth Cervantez, dison Santiago and David Sep- Naughton and Lisa Ngo. terested persons may email Stephanie Mayo at Steph to perform April 27, include western swing, traditional ning of music and dancing on-the-square/ or join the Jon’Tayshela Cole, Karaline ulveda. Grace Nguyen, Mia Nguy- [email protected] to prepurchase tickets Brian Black, Glenda Lynn, and contemporary country under the pavilion." Pearland Opry on the Square Cronan, Isaac De Luna, Kay- Avah Sinks, Keona Smith, en, Christopher Ojeda, Emma or place an order for delivery of 10+ meals. Tori Vourganas plus Randy music covers and originals Free of charge, the con- Facebook event online. la De Robles, Kenya Delong Carlos Soto, Evelyn Spears, Olvera, Emma Parker, Kino- Thompson, Langston Ed- Noah St. Ange, Andrew ra Parker, Jon’ Quandra Cole, wards, Miguel Galan and Aly Strong, Zoie Sudario, Alicia Gabby Ramirez, Julie Rich, Garza. Sypien, Liam Thomas, Kor- Jacob Rios, Jordyn Rodriguez, Julian Gonzalez, Josue vin Ton, Paris Valencia, Abby Alayna Rodriguez, Makayla Herrera, Jaylen Hill, Deliyah Villanueva, Jacqueline Vo, Rodriguez, Mia Roppolo, Bel- Horton, Rya Hurd, Nathalie Hannah Walker, Anna Wilker- la Russell, Makayla Salazar, CHURCH DIRECTORY Huynh, Jerron Lendsey, An- son, Emanuel Williams, Evan Liliana Salazar and Paul Sali- dres Lopez, Elizabeth Lopez, Zaman and Hussein Zamzam. nas. Isaiah Machado, Jayme Mar- Second grade Abriella Sanchez, Luke tinez, Caylee Martinez, Aren Chris Alavarez, Samuel Stacey, Logan Stewart, McCalla, David Melchor and Alexander, Saleen Alvarado, Emma Stone, Lori Suarez, Damian Melchor. Jaime Alvarez, Samantha Bar- Dexter Sullivan, Hendrex Angela Mena, Lisa Ngo, raza, Brock Bernard, Maham Taganahan, Nala Tealer, Au- AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice Mia Nguyen, Christopher Bukhari, Maddi Campos, Lola drey Teters, Krystal Thomas, Ojeda, Emma Parker, Kinora Carrizal, Ashton Carter, Gabri- Michael Timmons, Benson Ploucha, Jon’ Quandra Cole, el Castiillo, Sabrina Cavazos, Ton, Leslie Torres, Madison Jordyn Rodriguez, Alyana Jocelyn Cerda, Alexander Torres, Johnathan Villela, The Catholic Community of Rodriguez, Mia Roppolo, Chavez, Lila Collazos, Noah Hayden Walker, Danica Wil- ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Bella Starks, Logan Stewart, Coronado, Brooklyn Corona- liams and Hassan Zamzam. Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Emma Stone, Dexter Sulli- do, Carissa Cortez, Kaci Curry Super Steers Fr. Xavier Bilavendiran, Parochial Vicar van, Alec Tamegnon, Ben- Shepard, Kate Dao, Emilio De First grade 11011 Hall Rd. 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Howard Green, Aaron Guillen, Guillen, Brady McNeal, Kairi Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Michael Gonzalez, Alexia David Harris, Erieal Hender- Mendoza, Melody Ramirez, Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Hang, Kinsgston Hernandez, son, Riley Hensley, Elijah Her- Joshua Salazar, John Sanchez children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Marina Kostikoglou, Hayden nandez, Sebastian Hernandez, and Leo Trevino. Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 25, 2019 Annual South Belt Spectacular Cook-off Local electrician makes it big in the movie business Local South Belt busi- Gibbs lived there until he got into acting. He was even work on several MTV videos. ny.” Pocino ended up inviting set to take place April 25 throughApril 27 ness man and master electri- moved to Fort Lauderdale, asked to be an extra in the Gibbs was involved in a Gibbs to Reno to play Jake, cian Johnny Ray Gibbs has Fla., in 1983 at the age of movies “Spring Break” and near fatal car accident in 1988. an outlaw in the fi lm “Desti- Continued from Page 1A course, face painting, hair along with barbecue sand- along Hall Road for the dura- made it to the silver screen. 17 after the death of his fa- “Where the Boys Are.” He He states that someone spiked ny.” That’s where Gibbs’ act- toward families, with chil- braiding, a police helicop- wiches, sausage on a stick, tion of the event. See related Born in Atlanta in 1966, ther. Once in Florida, Gibbs also had the opportunity to his drink which caused him to ing career took off again. dren 12 and under being ad- ter and cruiser, a fi re engine turkey legs, nachos, cotton sidebar entry on this page. black out behind the wheel of Gibbs later met produc- mitted for free from 9 a.m. to and ambulance display and candy and snow cones. Admission will be $10 on his vehicle. The accident left er Jessica Soss, who invited 4:30 p.m. photos with a live Watusi bull Additional parking and Friday and $5 on Saturday him homeless, which led him him to play a role of a demon Free children’s activities named Oliver. shuttle service will be avail- before 4 p.m. and $10 after. to take a Greyhound bus to slayer in a movie called “De- include moonwalks, rock While no outside alcohol able at Dobie High School. For more information, vis- Houston in September 1989. monic Dead.” Gibbs agreed, climbing, pony rides, a pet- will be allowed to be brought Dobie students, as well as it southbeltcookoff.com or Once Gibbs arrived in but what he didn’t know is ting zoo, a train, a coin-in-a- in by patrons, beer will be for others, should be aware that www.facebook.com/Southbelt Houston, he continued to be whom he would be co-star- haystack game, an obstacle sale on the cook-off grounds, no parking will be allowed Cookoff. homeless for six months as ring with, Eric Roberts. Eric he picked up odd jobs to sur- is the brother of none oth- vive. He spent many nights in er than Julia Roberts. Eric Precinct 2 vice deputies continue cheap hotels until he fi nally is also a former neighbor of managed to save up enough Gibbs and they grew up to- money to rent a garage apart- gether in the 1970s in Atlanta. area raids on illegal game rooms ment in the Montrose area. Suddenly, all kinds of He was able to purchase opportunities came into Continued from Page 1A The raid was the latest in a lawnmower for $15 at a Gibbs’ life, and he began to The location was investi- a string of busts over the past neighbor’s garage sale, and love his new “hobby” as an gated after deputies received year that has targeted multi- persuaded his landlord to actor. He began to study act- numerous public complaints ple illegal game rooms in the cut her yard for a reduction ing at Film Acting Academy of illegal gambling, suspi- surrounding area, most of on rent. From that point on, in Houston. cious persons and possible which have been located in- Gibbs started a lawn busi- Now, Gibbs has had the narcotics activity in the area. side convenience stores. ness, and worked his way up opportunity to work with to 50 regular customers. some of Hollywood’s best. Gibbs went back to school He has done some stand- and received his GED and in work for the movie “The CCISD honors eventually attended San Ja- Highwaymen” with Woody cinto College. He earned Harrelson and Kevin Cost- teachers at luncheon enough credit hours to learn ner. The movie is available the trade of electricity and on Netfl ix. Gibbs also has Continued from Page 4A Elizabeth Radicioni. became an electrician. After 37 credits on Internet Movie Robinson Elementary: Clear Falls High School: working at various compa- Database. Rhonda Koenig. Hany Rezk. nies as an apprentice, Gibbs In addition to working on Ross Elementary: Alexan- Clear Horizons High became a journeyman elec- movies, Gibbs has appeared dra Adams. School: Carmen Hampton. trician and passed the state on TV shows that include Stewart Elementary: Erika Clear Lake High School: exam in 1994. In 1998, he be- “The Son,” “Queen of the Greer. Laura Dunham. Confi scated cash and gaming machine came a master electrician. South,” and “Murder Made Ward Elementary: Krysta Clear Path High School: After the economy crashed Me Famous.” COUPON Walthall. Rafael Sepulveda. in 2008, Gibbs found himself Gibbs also had the chance Weber Elementary: Bao Clear Springs High writing poetry. He had his to play a bad biker guy in an Khanh Truong. School: Melody Hermes. FOUNDATION REPAIR fi rst poetry book, “Restless independent fi lm called “Juri- $ Wedgewood Elementary: Clear View High School: 200 OFF OR Cal Hitchman. Ann Sebastian. Hearts,” published in 2013, ca Road.” Currently, Gibbs in which his epic poem “The has written his fi rst screen (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Whitcomb Elementary: Tickets for the Teacher of Melissa Hedrick the Year luncheon are $32 Cowboy and the Brown Eyed play, “Old Man Jackson,” and Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. White Elementary: Ly- and may be purchased in Saloon Girl” caught the at- will begin fi lming soon in and zette Ruiz. the Clear Creek Indepen- tention of independent movie around the South Belt and Secondary dent School District Offi ce director John Pocino. Pearland area. Gibbs states FOUNDATION REPAIR Bayside Intermediate: Tif- of Communications through Pocino, of Reno, Nev., he is excited to fi nish the fi lm fany Levesque. Monday, May 6. loved the western theme of the and several familiar faces will UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR Brookside Intermediate: For more information, call poem and wanted to use it for be recognized in the produc- Emily Soderdahl. 281- 284-0021. Shown are Woody Harrelson (left) and Johnny Ray Gibbs on the set of “The Highwaymen.” his independent movie, “Desti- tion. HOUSE LEVELING Clear Creek Intermediate: Gilberto Bonet. Clear Lake Intermediate: Allied Foundations Terri Nicolosi. Creekside Intermediate: Amy Watkins. League City Intermediate: 281-479-5247 Kelly Boultinghouse. Seabrook Intermediate: FREE ESTIMATES Katharine Moore. Space Center Intermedi- ate: Crystal Delaney. Victory Lakes Intermedi- BACK! ate: Veronica Quiballo. We’ve Got Your Westbrook Intermediate: Danielle Muesse-Caples. Clear Brook High School: Alaina Garza. Clear Creek High School:

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At left, Dobie senior forward Bryan Nava (11) scored a goal in his team’s bidistrict playoff win over Port Arthur Memorial to extend his school goal-scoring record, which he set this sea- son with 22 for the season. For his career, Nava had 39 goals, a career most at Dobie. Nava had 11 goals and seven assists as a soph- omore as he helped the Longhorns win a Re- gion III championship in 2017 but missed the state semifi nal game with an injury. As a junior, Nava came up with a big season as he Dobie junior defender Manuel Trejos was one of guided the Longhorns fi ve Longhorns who picked up fi rst team accolades to the regional semi- in the league as the junior turned in a great season fi nal round. Nava’s on the defensive end. high school career con- cluded with him being Senior team captain Illsen Urrutia, a three-year named the 22-6A Of- District 22-6A varsity letterwinner at Dobie, led the team to a fensive Player of the third consecutive district title, which included Year. Boys’ Soccer Honors surrendering the fewest goals allowed in league Photo by Jade Wise play. For his efforts, Urrutia was named the 22- 6A Most Valuable Player. Most Valuable Player Illsen Urrutia, Dobie, Sr. Dominant JFD boys’ soccer scores all district As expected, the 2019 trict selection meeting. neered an effort that saw sive Player of the Year. The Longhorns dropped District 22-6A varsity Senior defender and the Longhorns surrender Meanwhile, Imanol a second-round playoff boys’ soccer squad from team captain Illsen Urru- just nine goals in league Pena, a junior, came up match to Strake Jesuit af- Offensive MVP Dobie came away highly tia of Dobie took home action. with a big season on his ter winning a fi fth straight decorated following the overall Most Valuable Senior Bryan Nava, way to being named the district title. Bryan Nava, Dobie, Sr. league’s coaches’ all-dis- Player honors as he engi- who netted 22 goals this league’s co-Newcomer of season to the Year. At right, Alberto become Overall, fi ve Dobie Chavez (2) was a key the pro- players made the fi rst returnee coming into Defensive MVP gram’s all- team, with four more nom- the season, and the se- time leading inated to the second team. nior midfi elder landed Manuel Malvaez, Kingwood, Sr. goal-scorer, There were also three hon- on the 22-6A all-league was the 22- orable mention picks from team as a fi rst teamer. 6A Offen- Dobie. Photo by Jade Wise Newcomers of the Year Chase Cherrington, Kingwood, Soph. Imanol Pena, Dobie, Jr.

Util. Players of the Year Robbie Guerrero, Summer Creek, Sr. Josue Martinez, Pasadena, Sr.

Coaches of the Year District 22-6A Saul Keene, Humble Boys’ Soccer Honors Bryan Jennings, Kingwood Second Team Selections Senior of the Year Eric Acosta, Dobie, Fr. William Ayala, Humble Eduardo Benavides, Dobie, Jr. Isaac Cortez, Dobie, Fr. First Team Selections Diego Calderon, Dobie, Sr. Alberto Chavez, Dobie, Sr. Junior Eli Donaho (7) was another Longhorn who had a big run this season en route to fi rst-team all district honors as he came up Fernando Portillo, Dobie, Sr. Eli Donaho, Dobie, Jr. with six big goals and three assists. Photo by John Bechtle As usual, the Dobie’s varsity boys’ soccer defense was tough this Ethan Farias, Kingwood, Jr. Adrian Garcia, Dobie, Jr. season, helping the team to a fi fth consecutive league title in 22-6A and a 20-win season. The Longhorns’ Christian Saldivar (above) Ryan Feagins, Kingwood, Sr. earned fi rst team status in the district. Photo by Jade Wise Christian Saldivar, Dobie, Sr. Donovan Josey, Kingwood, Sr. Manuel Trejos, Dobie, Jr. Noah Siega, Kingwood, Sr. Andrew Kovacik, Kingwood, Sr. Oscar Aguirre, Memorial, Sr. Aaron Pontiff, Kingwood, Sr. Jose Alonzo, Memorial, Sr. William Savles, Kingwood, Jr. Luis Lemus, Memorial, Soph. William Tucker, Kingwood, Jr. Javan Lopez, Memorial, Sr. Jessie Canales, Memorial, Jr. Danny Abad, Humble, Jr. George Farias, Memorial, Sr. Raul Abad, Humble, Sr. Shukri Farias, Memorial, Sr. Kevin Contreras, Humble, Sr. Edwin Ojeda, Memorial, Sr. Ethan Fierro, Atascocita, Sr. Marcus Deleon, Humble, Jr. Adrian Martinez, Atascocita, Jr. Edgardo Platero, Humble, Sr. Trey Hernandez, Rayburn, Jr. Christian Solorzano, Humble, Sr. Eduardo Mendoza, Rayburn, Sr. Pedro Salinas, Atascocita, Sr. Chris Alejandro, S. Houston, Sr. R.J. Wilson, Atascocita, Jr. Luis Hertado, S. Houston, Jr. Allen Hernandez, Rayburn, Sr. Jose Castillo, Pasadena, Jr. Leo Santoyo, Rayburn, Sr. Emmanuel Chavez, Pasadena, Jr. Kevin Gonzalez, S. Houston, Sr. Angel Castro, S. Creek, Sr. Richard Lopez, S. Houston, Sr. Trent Staes, S. Creek, Sr. Above, Adrian Garcia (5) was just one of the many players who Alan Betancourt, Pasadena, Sr. came through during the 2019 season on the defensive end of the fi eld. In District 22-6A, the Longhorns allowed the fewest goals Honorable Mention – Dobie Edsson Zapata, Pasadena, Sr. of any team en route to a 14-1-1 fi nish. Garcia was a fi rst team all-district selection, and he will return in 2020 to lead the defense Oscar Medrano, Sr. Christian Rivera, S. Creek, Sr. once more. At left, 22-6A Imanol Pena (10) came up big for the Longhorns as Jonathan Mendez, Jr. Christian Siders, S. Creek, Sr. the junior was named the 22-6A co-Newcomer of the Year, recog- Pena co- Newcomer of the Year nizing his tremendous play. Photos by Jade Wise Israel Perez, Sr. Thursday, April 25, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Lady Longhorns to take on The Shore Area sports news, notes Continued from Page 1B the second baseman’s The three-team play-in to shortstop, and Wincher in this one to get the victo- three innings. CW39’s Trippett to play Dobie student/faculty tennis April 30 the lead at 7-6 in the glove and trickled away. at Humble ensued, with blasted a game-tying dou- ry. Pleasants had a two-run eighth before Dobie came Two runs came home. Memorial pitcher Annie ble to left fi eld, tying the It’s hard to imagine the double in the fi rst inning CW39 traffi c reporter Hannah Trippett will be a special guest and team with through for the win. Pleasants reached base Valadez hurling her team game at 4-4. atmosphere being more and came up with the slam Dobie principal Franklin Moses at the annual JFD Student/Faculty/Staff tennis Leslie Longoria singled fi ve times, with a 3 for 3 past defending state cham- With Barajas running, exciting or the action be- in the third inning. tournament Tuesday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m. Trippett played high school with one out and Memo- effort at the plate to go pion Atascocita in the fi rst Barba sent her third walk- ing more riveting, but That was a great time, tennis at Fort Bend Baptist. rial elected to issue inten- with three runs scored. game. off hit of the season down that’s exactly what the but this is a new season, The event is designed as a special thanks from the JFD players to the Dobie tional walks with two outs Jasmin Benitez was 3 In the battle for second, the left fi eld line for the Lady Longhorns are hop- and Dobie knows that. faculty, administration and staff for their efforts during the school year. The event to Pleasants and Camryn, for 5 at the plate, and Lon- Memorial held that 4-2 win. ing for as the postseason The ride through the is a doubles format, with a Dobie tennis player joining a faculty or staff member both of whom had already goria had a pair of hits. lead until the bottom of Benitez, Pleasants and begins. playoffs begins at the San in beginner, medium and advanced divisions. The public is invited to attend. done extensive damage in Dobie’s win gave the the seventh. Wincher all had two hits Dobie crushed North Jacinto College South the game. District 22-6A champion- Valadez had her team in the game. Jessica De La Shore in the same round campus, which will host Barba then sent a ship to Summer Creek and within an out of the win Cerda, also the winner of last season by an 11-0 the fi rst two games April Dobie hosts discount physicals May 1 ground ball to the right forced a three-way tie at but Benitez doubled with the fi rst Dobie/Memorial count as Pleasants drove 25 and April 26, both at 6 The Dobie athletic training staff is encouraging any students planning on par- side, which bounced off 10-4 for second place. two outs. Pleasants singled clash, went 4 2/3 innings in six runs, all through p.m. ticipating in athletics, band, JROTC, or dance and cheer next school year to take advantage of a great opportunity. Local physicians will be on site Wednesday, May 1, offering physicals for a Stuchbery students excel at PISD’s Get Fit Jog at Veterans Stadium prepaid price of $20 each or $25 each the day of the event. The physicals will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dobie’s main campus on Blackhawk, and freshmen coming from Dobie9 will have bus transportation avail- able. In order to sign up, obtain all of the needed paperwork and pay for the physi- cals, call Jesse Lopez at the main campus at 713-740-0370, ext. 04270 or Maria Rueda at 713-740-0370, ext. 04137. In order to be eligible to take part in any preseason workout or practice as of the 2019-2020 school year, students must have an up-to-date physical on file at their campus. Rising Stars Track Club practicing, etc. The Rising Stars Track Club, the area’s longstanding youth track and fi eld orga- nization, is set to begin practices and registration at Dobie High School. Returning team members are encouraged to join workouts now through April, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the JFD track. The team will also practice each Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon until the season begins. Team offi cials will also accept registration each Saturday in conjunction with the practices. For more information, call head coach Ivory Kimble at 832-561-1248. Pear Run to aid Pearland PD on May 11 The 2019 Pear Run will this year celebrate 15 years of police support, healthy living and exercise; and members of the jogging public are invited to get involved. Organized by the Pearland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the run through funds raised has previously assisted the Pearland Police Department, helping to purchase equipment, K-9 offi cer needs, offi cer memorials and more. This year, the goal is to raise $50,000 for a new mobile command center to be used in SWAT situations and at other large public events. This planned command center will be state-of-the-art in technologies to keep citizens safe and assist with police activities. Participants are encouraged to regis- ter for the 10k or 5k Run, 5k Walk or the Kids Fun Run. Third- and fourth-grade students from Stuchbery Elementary took part in dall (ninth place among fourth-grade girls), Ariel Ortiz (10th place fourth- In addition, those who choose to be business sponsors for the event will have the Pasadena ISD’s districtwide Get Fit Jog event at Veterans Stadium in Pas- grade girls), Grace Hernandez, Arlette Aguirre, (middle row) Jeremiah Turn- the opportunity to be seen by more than 1,000 potential customers. There are sev- adena, completing an effort that fi rst required each student to jog 40 miles or er, Oliva Joiner, Shai Silva, Emily Barrera, Vivian Cai, Ramayah Toledo, eral sponsor levels to meet all budgets. more during the school year to qualify for the PISD competition. Those stand- Lilly Benavides, (back row) Johnny Tsikis (third-grade teacher), Mia Her- The Pear Run will be May 11, 2019, held at the Pearland Town Center Pavilion, out students included, left to right, (front row) Sheridan Brooks, Samantha nandez, Serenity Johnson, Liliana Escuadra, Melayssia Sykes, Alizae Munoz 11200 W. Broadway in Pearland. The fi rst race begins at 7 a.m. Visit the offi cial Andalla, Adrian Taylor (19th place among third-grade boys), Jazalynn Ran- and Rachel Possert (third-grade intern). website at www.pearrun.com for details. Brook baseball’s Florez sets youth camp details Dobie tennis program donates water cases to clinic Clear Brook varsity baseball head coach Gene Florez and his staff have set the At right, the Dobie ten- dates for the Wolverines’ 2019 youth camp. The event will be held June 10-12 at nis program was in the Wolverine Field, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Instructors will focus on hitting and spirit of giving back, defense from 9 a.m. to noon, with pitching and catching thereafter. Those enter- donating 39 cases of ing the second through ninth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year are eligible bottled water to the to attend. The cost is $100 for the hitting and defense sessions and $60 for the school’s medical clinic, pitching/catching only, or $140 for both. Participants will receive a camp T-shirt, which cares for ill stu- and concessions as well as pizza slices will be available for purchase throughout dents in need through- the event. For more information or to register, direct email to Flores at efl ores1@ out the school year. ccisd.net. Those players involved in the donation includ- Wolverine hoops coach Janak will host camp ed, front left to right, Clear Brook varsity boys’ basketball head coach Nathan Janak and his staff Sebastian Delgado, have set plans for the Wolverines’ 2019 summer youth camp. Quan Dinh, Tristan Pe- Students entering kindergarten through the ninth grades as of the 2019-2020 draza, Kyle “Bunkie” school year are eligible to attend the June 17-20 event. Redmon, Son Nguyen, Those students entering the fourth through sixth grades will participate from Dylan Ta, Gisell Mo- 9 a.m. to noon for $100 per student, with seventh through ninth-grade students rales, Hayden Lazo, attending from 1 to 4 p.m., also for $100 per student. The kindergarten through Kiet Nguyen, Kristy third-grade students will participate for $50 per student from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All Morales, Jennifer participants will receive a camp T-shirt. Ho, Kevin Dinh, Me- Camp activities will include offensive and defensive fundamentals, individual gan Rodriguez, Kacy and team instruction, 3-on-3 games, a 5-on-5 tournament, daily competitions and Huerta, Julia Bui, Er- both individual and team awards at the conclusion of the camp. For additional in- ica Hay, Brian Nguyen formation, direct email to Janak at [email protected]. and Hao Vuong. At far right is Carol DeClercq, Youth basketball camp guided by JFD’s Hartman head nurse at Dobie. Photo by Manuel Moreno Jr. Dobie varsity girls basketball head coach Jasmine Hartman, who guided her team to the area playoff round in her debut season, has established plans for the Dobie youth basketball camp for both boys and girls. The camp will be held June 25-27, with those students entering the fi rst through fi fth grades as of the 2019-2020 school year attending from 8 to 10 a.m. for $40 per participant. Sixth through ninth-grade students will pay $45 per student and attend from noon to 3 p.m. Individual skills such as shooting, rebounding, passing and dribbling will be taught as well as both team offensive and defensive strategies. For additional in- formation, direct email to Hartman at jhartman!pasadenaisd.org. CALENDAR

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Call 281- 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners 7 p.m. 487-8787, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 713-686-6300. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 6:30 p.m. 661-4200. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at tor at [email protected] for details. Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the South Belt 8 p.m. 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 11:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce (new location), 10500 Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads com for details. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to Call the Scarsdale. For more information, call Ericka UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 8 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through 7 p.m. addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for Leader Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open not alone, and discover choices available. For details, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. details, or drop in. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, call 281-484-9243. SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Noon Advertisers First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, SATURDAY, APRIL 27 1 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners call 713-661-4200. 7:30 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Group, noon, 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call for your FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 713-686-6300. 7 a.m. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 6 p.m. Lawn AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference com for details. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. 2 p.m. Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call & Garden Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a 281-488-2923 for details. room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Bay Area Quilt Guild – presents the biennial quilt show loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter 6:30 p.m. needs! 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. “Nature’s Bounty” at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2320 and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Toastmasters – The Young Professionals Southeast Bay Area Quilt Guild – presents the biennial quilt show Hatfi eld Rd. in Pearland. One-time admission is $10; Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, Toastmasters Club #05324194 meets Mondays, 6:30 – “Nature’s Bounty” at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2320 wristband is valid for both days. Children ages 5 and call 281-487-8787. 7:30 p.m., at the South Belt Chamber of 11555 Hatfi eld Rd. in Pearland. One-time admission is $10; under are free. There will be 150+ quilts on display, 5:30 p.m. Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd., next to the fi re wristband is valid for both days. Children ages 5 and raffl es, vendors, gift boutique and silent auctions. For Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, station. For details, call Karen Nunn at 832-722-9061 or Beamer Road under are free. There will be 150+ quilts on display, more information, call Debby Benson at 713-248-8757 Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Carolyn Carmichael at 832-372-3565 or visit https:// raffl es, vendors, gift boutique and silent auctions. For or visit our website at bayareaquiltguild.org. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to youngprofessionalstoastmasters.com/. 281-481-5656 more information, call Debby Benson at 713-248-8757 11 a.m. RSVP for child care. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 25, 2019

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If you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Depart- 661-4200. third Wednesday, Golden Corral, 4021 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena. ment, Forest Service, Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. 7:30 p.m. December may be an exception. For information, email Teresa Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Mon- Dover at [email protected]. You can visit our website: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download day, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, $35/10 sessions for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 ses- 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. an application package and see some of the activities that we participate in sions for nonmembers. Everyone is welcome. For details, contact 1 - 3:30 p.m. yearly. Please come to one of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance for free practice Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step ballroom dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A variety and join us in this very important and worthwhile activity. Become a valued Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the of rhythms are played from entry to advanced dancing levels at and needed part of our growing community where Neighbors Help Neigh- Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Jesse at 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must pur- 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309-2801. chase activity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for details). bors! Your community needs you! TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Help is available to assist learning dance moves. For information 7 a.m. on the activity card, call the city at 281-554-1180. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 7 p.m. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meet- Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for ing, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian details, or drop in. Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-661-4200. 9:30 a.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual mas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, org for information. Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. 8 p.m. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. email the director at [email protected] for additional informa- THURSDAY, MAY 2 tion. 7 a.m. Noon AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golf- details, or drop in. crest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is 10 a.m. $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For information, call 281-900- Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 7257 or visit [email protected]. 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. email the director at [email protected] for details. Looking Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler (35 Noon years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E League Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, to sell City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not required. 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. There is a different dance focus monthly. For details, call Betty 7 p.m. or lease at 832-517-5833. For questions about League City’s activity card, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 your home? call the park offi ce at 281-554-1180. p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian 1:30 p.m. Church (youth building). For details, call 713-661-4200. 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Page 6 Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 25, 2019 Brook, Dobie tracksters to battle the best at Region II Championships Continued from Page 1B The Dobie and Clear With Aajaylah Reed, at areas, clocking in at area meet before settling 100 at 11.864 and will also practicing,” Sanders said. this group had the oppor- is obviously there, and regionals, having placed Brook girls will also run Rachel Smith, Ambreon 49.27. for second. push for a state berth. “In January we took tunity to do some special now it’s time for the Brook fourth at the 23/24-6A in the 4x100 relay for a Jones and Briana Hay- The Lady Wolverines, In that one, freshmen At 16 feet, 10 inches, a bus over to Challenger things, but it was our job athletes to test their abili- Area Championships at chance to reach the next wood teaming, the Lady meanwhile, made a strong Camryn Dickson and Crutchfield was fourth in Stadium to practice until to get them to believe and ties against Dobie and the 59.128. level. Longhorns grabbed fourth push for the top spot at the Shelton were joined by the long jump and has also our track was completed trust the system.” rest of the best from Re- junior Keaira Connor and qualified for regionals. in early March. We knew The belief and the trust gion III. senior Kennedy Crutch- The Region III region- field for a time of 47.195. al meet has historically Dickson is also hoping been the state’s toughest to advance in a pair of for which to advance onto events individually. state, but Clear Brook With a personal record head coach TiAndre Sand- time in the event, Dick- ers is proud of where his son won the 100 dash in athletes have gotten and a time of 11.737 and then would love to head to Aus- came up with the win in tin with a qualifier or two the 200 dash with a time on the team bus. of 23.996. “The season started Crutchfield, who is slat- with no track on campus, ed to sign a letter of intent so we had to make practice to continue her track and creative by working out field career at the Univer- on the grass soccer fields sity of Maryland May 1, around campus, all the was third at areas in the while soccer teams where Lutheran South track expecting state invites Continued from Page 1B state-level aspirations. sixth at state a season ago. The Lady Pioneers’ 4x2 During his career, Miller and 4x4 relays also have has also reached the state qualifi ed for regionals and level in cross-country as will make one last push well as soccer. for state. Other medal hopefuls Hannah Cottingham, a for the Lutheran South sophomore, will enter re- group? gionals as a district cham- The team expects a big pion in the triple jump (36 performance from Smith, 1/2), and she is also com- the freshman sprinter. ing off placing second in A one-woman talent the 100 hurdles. show at the District 7-5A Isla Dietert is a district meet, Smith won three champion in the pole vault different individual gold who has high hopes at re- medals, taking fi rst place gionals. in the 100 dash, the 200 For the boys in addi- dash and the long jump. tion to Miller, Adam Zim- On top of that, Smith merman is a 300 hurdles At 49.27 seconds, the Lady Longhorns’ 4x100 re- Challenger Columbia Stadium. Dobie’s foursome was part of the school’s champion, and Daniel Dobie sophomore Amari Singleton earned her opportunity to compete at the lay squad took fourth place at the 21/22-6A Area includes, from left, Aajaylah Reed, Rachel Smith, 4x1 relay squad that also Huchens won the high Region III Track and Field Championships after fi nishing fourth at the 21/22- Championships, qualifying for a trip to the Region Ambreon Jones and Briana Haywood. won a gold medal at dis- jump. LSA’s 4x4 relay 6A area round meet at Galena Park. Singleton’s time was 58.85 seconds in the III Championships April 26-27 at Clear Creek ISD’s Courtesy photo trict and certainly has also won gold at district. event. Dobie baseball makes playoffs; seeding still to be determined Continued from Page 1B error, one of three in the District 22-6A Standings game for Dobie, to grab the win. Varsity Baseball With one game re- maining in the regular (As of April 25) season, Dobie now sits in fourth place, a game be- Teams W L hind third-place Summer Creek. *Kingwood 15 1 While Memorial plays *Atascocita 13 3 at Dobie April 26, Sum- mer Creek will host South *Summer Creek 11 4 Houston as it looks to se- cure third place. *Dobie 10 5 In Dobie’s win over South Houston, Justin Memorial 8 7 Blogg drove in a sea- son-high five runs, and Rayburn 6 9 David Amaya continued his monster season with South Houston 3 12 four hits, three runs scored and a pair of runs driven Humble 2 13 in. Damien Lopez earned Pasadena 1 14 the win on the mound, im- proving to 3-1 this season. * Clinched playoff berth Brook mixed doubles medals at RIIIs

The Clear Brook mixed doubles squad of Maria Herrera (left) and Jack- son Norfolk grabbed bronze medals for their third place fi nish in their brackets at the Region III spring tennis championships at Deer Park High School. It was the second regional appearance for Herrera, who earned a state silver medal in mixed doubles as a freshman in 2017.