BETTER RATES LOWER FEES GREAT SERVICE WWW.JSCFCU.ORG Vol. 14, No. 96 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 USPS 9400 TEAM RUBICON SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT In our October 8 issue of The Post, we got a few things floodwater rescues and safely evacuated 43 animals.” story-of-team-rubicon/ and take a moment to watch the wrong in our coverage of Team Rubicon and their con- We are deeply grateful for the men and women of entire video explaining how they came to be and how tribution to the desperate need for assistance in hard Team Rubicon and their tireless efforts to remain ready they have evolved. Then take a few more minutes and hit Dickinson, Texas. We received a correction from for any crisis and for their wholehearted participation in visit http://teamrubiconglobal.org./ to see how they are Bob Pries, Incident Management Team & Deputy Area helping the city of Dickinson as well as the rest of Texas dispatching team all over the world to step up and into Commander - Op Hard Hustle affected by Harvey. Their knowledge, bravery, and com- some of the most dangerous and most needy places mitment to come to the aid of any and all who are in need in the world to render aid and at the same time, give “Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Team Rubicon shows the true measure of their courage and companion Veterans the opportunity to continue to use their military has deployed 1,690 volunteers to Texas in support of for their fellow man. training to make a significant difference for good in a the ongoing hurricane relief effort. An Additional 148 To learn more about this remarkable organization and world where good often seems in short supply. volunteers provided remote support from our National to show your support and our gratitude for their efforts, Team Rubicon Global offers an opportunity for veter- Operations Center in Dallas, Texas, and 448 Team please visit their website at: https://teamrubiconusa.org/ ans to lead humanitarian efforts with a unified purpose, Rubicon members volunteered to log requests for assis- mission, and intensity that is reminiscent of their military tance through Crisis Clean Up. Volunteers have ser- service. Team Rubicon Global recognizes that the skills viced 734 homes in the following communities in Texas: and leadership capacity of veterans is critically relevant Houston, Rockport, Port Aransas, Beaumont, Magnolia, in rebuilding disaster-affected communities. As a result, Friendswood, Dickinson, and Port Arthur. communities celebrate veterans as assets, strengthen- Team Rubicon is partnering with SBP to conduct a ing global perception of the modern veteran. pilot program for mold remediation training in Texas as Military veterans have the experience, the drive and we work to build our long-term recovery plan for Harvey the will to rapidly deploy to disaster zones to provide impacted communities. From August 28th through life-saving emergency assistance. TRG enables vet- September 4th, Team Rubicon deployed six floodwater erans to apply those skills on missions in support of rescue teams to Texas and Volunteers conducted 73 civilian communities, and translate their experiences into the civilian workforce. 150 YEARS OF TEXAS HISTORY THIS WEEK IN THE POST! Bells, and Phillipses. The Settlement boasted an 88% adult literacy rate, and the majority of its residents were Team Rubicon . .1 landowners. In 1911 the electric Interurban train track between Houston and Galveston was constructed through the 150 Years of Texas History... ... ... ... ...1 middle of the Settlement, dividing its approximately 120 residents in half. A train stop called Highland Station was built where the Settlement met the border of near- Children's Fair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2 by La Marque, Texas and, as a result, many local resi- dents began referring to the Settlement as Highlands. By 1920 the community featured a Masonic lodge, a Community Calendar . 2 hotel, and a restaurant. In the 1920s its population more than doubled and expanded into nearby La Marque, thus losing some Trishna's Tidbits. .3 of the community’s distinctive identity. Many of its workers abandoned farming jobs in favor of industrial work at nearby plants in Texas City. In 1929, nearly a Texas Scariest Places . .3 decade before many of the surrounding communities, the Settlement’s population of around 400 obtained access to electricity. You are What You Eat . .3 Our little neck of the woods is known for many things On September 9, 1953 Texas City annexed the land – the Texas City Explosion of 1947, numerous hur- once called the Settlement. ricanes; most significant historically was the Great The community continues to host an annual Camp Hope . 4 Storm of 1900, the Texas City Dike, completed in Black Cowboy Rodeo, however, and in 2010 some 1915 and added on to in 1935, And in the 1870’ s of the original territory of the Settlement became the Chisolm Trail was ridden by a large contingent listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Midweek Puzzle Party ... ... ... ... ... ...4 of Black Cowboys who were instrumental in the cre- On Saturday, The Texas History Museum and The ation of The Settlement, an independent community African American Historic Preservation Committee of African Americans established after the end of hosted a gala event at The Bell House and Carver El Puesto . .5 the Civil War. The community was located on three Park to honor 150 years of the county’s only hundred and twenty acres in Galveston County, Reconstruction-era Black community and to foster Texas, near the Galveston, Houston, and Henderson awareness of the contribution of the members of Artober Fest.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 (GH&H) railroad. Many of the initial settlers worked this historic community. as cowboys on the Chisholm Trail. According to the Handbook of Texas, Black cow- The roots of the Settlement date back to an 1864 boys have been a part of Lone Star State history Opinion: Sema for Senate . .6 labor containment camp, on Clear Creek in north since the early nineteenth century. Many were born Galveston County, for impressed slaves and free blacks during the Civil War. By 1867 Judge William into slavery, and brought to cattle country by white J. Jones began selling parcels of his land to freed- landowners. They continued to work in ranching after This "N That.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 men he considered to be of particularly industrious emancipation, and thousands eventually rode the character, in what would become the Settlement cattle trails headed north. community. Many of the initial settlers had worked The 1867 Settlement This historic African American Burgers & Adult Beverages . 7 for George Washington Butler as cowboys. Two community pioneered by Chisholm Trail founding settler families of the Settlement, the Britton Black Cowboys, located in west Texas City has and Phillips families, were related by marriage. They been listed on the National Register of Historical Classifieds... ... ... ... ... ... ... .7 shortened the name to “Our Settlement. Places and has also been recognized with a Texas By 1880 the community consisted of 42 permanent Historical Marker. This unique community has the residents, many of them families headed by cowboys. distinction of being the only Reconstruction Era com- Apartment Guide .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 By the mid-1880s, however, they began abandoning munity in Galveston County. this lifestyle in favor of more regular, sedentary work Today, Black cowboys – and cowgirls – continue the in agriculture or the railroad industry. By 1900 most of western tradition as ranch owners and workers, pre- Sports . 8 its 83 residents were still relatives and descendants serving a way of life that helped make Texas great. of the initial founding families, including the Brittons, Spend your points how you want: Travel • Discount Gas • Merchandise • Daily Prizes www.texasrst.bank/visa Earn ScoreCard points for every qualied purchase on your Texas First Bank Visa® credit card and choose your own reward. *Credit subject to approval. Credit card applicants must be Texas First Bank checking or savings account holders. Visit www.scorecardrewards.com or any Texas First Bank location for more details. 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 www.thepostnewspaper.net THE POST CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR By Trishna Buch how to protect themselves from the harsh effects of sunlight, for them to learn about the steps they need The Children’s Health and Safety Fair is all set to take to take to have a safe and successful Halloween, and place this Saturday at the Doyle Convention Center. for them to learn about what they need to do in case The event is a perfect opportunity for children to head of a fire. out and learn about different methods on how to keep Along with these safety demonstrations, the health themselves, and their loved ones, safe as they go and safety fair will also have helicopters and fire about their day to day activities. trucks in attendance. There will be an electrical safety On Saturday, from noon to 3:00pm, children (and demonstration by Texas New Mexico Power, as well a adults) are free to attend the fair and learn about demonstration teaching guests the proper method to health safety, sun safety, Halloween safety, fire safety, follow when calling 911. bicycle safety, dental safety, pet safety and healthy And make sure to wear your best costume, because safety. All of these forms of safety are important for the fair will also be having a costume contest at children to learn about, because these activities and 2:00pm! instances are often included in their day-to-day lives. So mark the date on your calendar and make sure to For example, it is important for children to learn about head out to the event on Saturday! The POST Community Calendar GALVESTON COUNTY, www.anchorpoint.us/ CITY COUNCIL runforhealth.html and COMMISSION Celebrating Hope 2017 MEETINGS Gala rescheduled for Due to holidays some dates November 9 dinner of city meetings may vary served at 7 pm.