Tex Ren Fest Tickets, p. 4 Turner Chevrolet, p. 8 Auto Loans, p. 8 H I G H L A N D S C R O S B Y Star ✯C R O Y CourierS B Y Serving Highlands, Crosby, Huffman and Surrounding Communities since 1955 www.starcouriernews.com VOL. 65, NO. 38– 50¢ © Copyright 2018 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 P.O. DRAWER 405, HIGHLANDS, TEXAS 77562 These stories in the PRESS: “Happy Days” Jamboree Oct. 6 •Lee College Wellnes Center Open House •Old River Winfree The 62nd Annual High- for the following lands Jamboree will come categories: Best of Founders Day to life next Saturday, Octo- Theme, School Spir- •Alzheimer’s Walk ber 6th. it, Non-Commer- ..........And more, Page 3 Townsfolk are looking cial, Commercial, forward to this annual cel- Antique/Classic ebration, after last year’s Car, Modified or near “wash-out” from Hur- Race Car. ✯ ricane Harvey. The Pageant will Parade chairpersons start following the IN THE Jessica Woods and Virgin- parade, at 11am in ia Woods announced the the Elementary theme as “Happy Days are School. Crafts STARS Here Again.” The Jambo- Booths and vendors ree is put on as a fundrais- are under the chair er for the Highlands Hospital, the co-chairs are of Virginia Woods and Parade Marshal will be last year’s Terry Davis EVENTS Lynchburg Chamber, and Kathy Jaeger and Gary Betty Brewer. Award winner, Judge Don Coffey. sponsored this year by guy. The enjoyable Little SAT. SEP. 29 Woodforest National Bank. The Parade starts at 10 Miss & Mister Pageant http://www.highlands- Anthem. HUFFMAN Events will start early am, and follows the tradi- takes place starting at 12 lynchburgcc.org/ The following weekend, HAZARDOUS Saturday morning with a tional route down Main noon, with awards follow- About.html or call the Oct. 13, the Miss High- WASTE 5K Fun Run/Walk, start- Street, from E. Houston ing the judging. Chamber at 281-426-7227. lands and Jr. Miss Pag- COLLECTION ing at the Highlands Com- Street to Jones Road. Bren- There is also a silent Entertainment will in- eants will be put on by Saturday, September 29, munity Center. Registra- da Moore and Betty auction, and many differ- clude the GCM theater Highlands Horizons. The 2018 from 8 am – 11 am, tion starts at 7am. Michalsky are in charge of ent food booths. group, with the Boy Scouts Theme is “The 80’s” and IT May Community Center Sponsored by Houston the parade. Judging of Entry forms are avail- presenting the flag colors, will take place at the Jun- 2100 Wolf Road, Huffman, Methodist San Jacinto floats/units will take place able at the following link: and singing the National ior High at 2pm and 7pm. TX 77336. See more details, page 2 SAT., SEP. 29 HIGHLANDS CLEAN-UP DAY Crosby ISD calls for special audit 8am to 2pm, at Highlands Elementary School. Bring CROSBY – A special be at 80% for personnel. member elect, spoke be- your trash to be trucked meeting of the Crosby ISD That in 2016-2017 100 new fore the meeting also call- away. Details on page 7. Board of Trustees was positions were filled and in ing for a $20,000 audit first SAT., OCT. 6 called last Monday night to 2017-2018 forty new posi- but calling that a forensic HIGHLANDS consider authorizing the tions were filled. Specula- audit. expense of up to $20,000 tion is that about 117 Celina Miller and Lupe JAMBOREE for an objective, third par- positions are currently at Garcia are prospective au- Saturday, October 6th, ty audit of district expens- risk from lack of funding. ditors with Whitley Penn 2018, 7 am-3 pm. 5k Run es and internal controls. Scott Davis Superinten- LLP. The described diver- at San Jacinto Community The CISD Operations dent for Crosby ISD recom- gent audit services than Center. Parade on Main Center was less packed mended approval of an those performed by Weav- Street. Children's Pageant than a previous board initial financial and con- er and Tidwell, LLP. The Expo/Craft Fair at meeting where everyone trols analysis for no more latter being the auditors Highlands Elementary learned that there was than $20,000 to give a clue preparing 2017-2018 gen- School, Highlands, TX over $345,000 in a deficit to any criminal misman- eral audit. The general au- 77562. before anything is bought agement or faulty process- dit looks at the factuality SUN., OCT. 7 for the 2018-2019 school es that might have allowed of financial statements, not CZECH FESTIVAL year. Everyone also the shortfall of funding. It opining the financial Crosby Sacred Heart learned that the district would give the board the health of the district. Whit- Catholic Church Czech was trying to see what sup- option to look further into ney Penn LLP. would then Constable Sherman Eagleton outside the board Fest, 11:30 a.m. at the plies could be held to a deeper investigation with give a better understand- meeting explained about hiring of extra security Crosby Fairgrounds. Call minimum before laying off the legally actionable fo- ing of trends and would personnel on contract from his or any other 281-328-4871 with any personnel could begin to be rensic audit but at less find any fraud or misrep- department, with help from his Chief Clerk. questions. determined. We learned than six figures of funding that the district is at 89% that is not available with- According to the Constable, while the school SAT., OCT. 13 of the total expenses for out extra cuts. See Special Board district is being charged $90,000 for the new JARED JAMAIL personnel where it should J.R. Humphries, a board Meeting, Page 6 personnel, at about $40,000 in salary it is costing TOURNAMENT his department about $100,000 for that person Shotgun starts at 8 am at to be hired. Stone Bridged at New Eagleton also shared his efforts for extra safety Port, 16401 County Club at the schools in his Precinct and that other Drive, Crosby, TX. Foundation holds Havana districts had doubled their hiring of security Qustions? Call 281-328- personnel after the Santa Fe shooting. He 3576. explained that Crosby ISD cannot afford to do SAT., OCT. 13 extra security at this time. MISS HIGHLANDS Nights in palatial setting PAGEANTS 2:00 pm Jr. Miss, 7:00 pm Miss Highlands at the Junior High School Constable tells of BIRTHDAYS Sep 27--Julia Becker progress in Pct. 3 Lee Filer Sep 29--Monica Barnett Elizabeth Epperson Sammy Yarbrough Sep 30--Tammy Veach Oct 1--Krista Essen Brian Fikes Lauren Slovak Venita Smith Oct 2--Reecie Bobalik Jana Creel Debbie Zadrapa-King Taylin Woodall Oct 3--Besta Boullion Mellisa Owens ANNIVERSARIES Sep 27--Rev. Sam & Jewell Purkhiser Crosby’s school Superintendent Scott Davis prepares to dine on fine hor Sep 28--Deacon & Sarah Tittel Mr. & Mrs. G.C. Slaughter d’oeuvres before his key note address to the Crosby Education Foundation, Leon & Barbara Bowen a charity that raises money to fund extraordinary classroom classes and learning experiences. The Saturday night gala was held at Southern Lace Sherman Eagleton tells of the progress made by DEATHS Estates on Indian Shores Road, a new Wedding and Event Venue “Where Precinct 3 in patrol, rescue units and in higher Vernon “Slim” James Eilers Southern Grace Meets Timeless Romance!” standards for deputies at the spacious home of Maisie Ruth Roder See STORY on Page 6 Jack and Irene Adcox last Thursday. WESTON G. COTTEN Place Your Message on the Front Attorney at Law Page, at a reasonable Rate. Call the O. 281/421-4050 STAR-COURIER 281-266-3444 Now in our New Offices F. 281/533-6032 TurnerChevroletCrosby.com 1500 E. Wallisville Road [email protected] Highlands, TX 77562 281-328-4377 STAR-COURIER PHONES: 713-977-0270• E-MAIL: GRAFIKSTAR @ AOL.COM • FAX: 713-977-1188 Star✯Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL✯STAR Page 2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y P A G E ✯ HARRIS COUNTY Chamber Picnic offers Welcome Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, September 29, 2018 -Aerosol Cans waste, ammunition or ex- 8 am – 11 am -Fluorescent Bulbs and plosives, compressed gas IT May Community Center CFLs cylinders. 2100 Wolf Road, Huffman, -Batteries (small to car TX 77336. battery size) PLEASE NOTE: This -Mercury Thermome- event is limited by the WHAT TO BRING? ters number of pounds the -Fertilizers and Other -Small and BBQ Size truck can transport. Har- Yard Products Propane ris County Residents will -Paint and Paint Relat- be accepted on a first-come ed Products WHAT NOT TO first-served basis. -Household Cleaners BRING? For more information, -Automotive Products Electronics, tires, busi- please call 281-560-6200. (oil/gas) ness or commercial waste, Para Espanol llame 281- -Pool Chemicals radioactive waste, medical 560-6232. SEE PAGE 7 FOR CLEAN-UP DAY IN HIGHLANDS Bob’s Burgers were expertly grilled to perfection last Thursday as the Crosby- Huffman Chamber of Commerce Board sponsored a Picnic in the Park as a way to welcome members, new members and prospects to join the local merchant’s support group. Bob Ward can flip a burger we found as Huffman Fun Day and Churches United in Caring offered their upcoming events and stories. Otherwise marketing groups included Edith Faye Cooke Cole Crosby Branch Library bestowed knickknacks, Patient’s Emergency Room, and Crosby Lion’s Club were on hand to tell of their good deeds. It was a chance for everyone to fellowship over a grand idea of outdoor cooking.