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The Legislature Did Not Fix the Texas Grid!

By Bill King

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n response to a disaster that killed hundreds of Texans (we still don’t know how many) and cost billions of dollars (we still don’t know how much), the Texas Legislature passed a handful of totally inadequate bills that will not assure Texans such a disaster will not occur again. Nor did the Legislature answer the questions about how this occurred in the first place. It did minimal investigation, taking little input from the public, stakeholder groups, or people that might actually know something about solving the problem.

Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3, which have been heralded as addressing the causes of the grid collapse in February, are a half-baked hodge-podge

that make cosmetic changes to ERCOT’s structure but otherwise kicks the problem back to bureaucrats to solve without any serious guidance on how to do so. Of course, that exactly how we got into this mess.

The Public Utility Commission, the Texas Railroad Commission, and ERCOT already had sweeping authority to regulate their respective areas to prevent the crisis but failed to do so, notwithstanding multiple warnings over many years of the risk. Why should we think anything will be different next time?

Several bills were passed to bail out ERCOT and other players in this debacle by imposing a new fee on the public through higher electricity rates.

In other words, you now get to pay for the State’s mismanagement of the grid. The largest was House Bill 4492 which will create $2.5 billion in new bond debt to clean up some of the mess.

The Legislature did pass House Bill 16 which prohibits electrical retail providers from selling variable rate contracts to homeowners and small businesses. That is a nice piece of consumer protection but will do nothing to keep the grid from collapsing in the future and one might wonder why it took this long for the Legislature to provide such basic consumer protection.

It has become obvious that our state leaders have no interest in getting to the bottom of what really happened in February. I suspect because they are worried what a commission might find.

It is highly unlikely that the weak soup passed during the session will do anything to protect Texans from another collapse. This is unacceptable.

With at least two-hundred lives lost (and perhaps many more) and billions of dollars changing hands, Texans are entitled to an explanation about how this disaster happened and to some reasonable assurance Texas will not be caught so unprepared again.

But it is clear that will not happen without Texans demanding answers. If you agree, please sign this on-line petition calling for an independent investigation. Also, please ask your friends and family to do so as well and share it with your contact list.

We need a grassroots movement to send a clear message to our state leaders. We want answers.

We want action – and real action, not window dressing.

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the songs with timeless themes as well the ones with nonsense lyrics (or lyrics with hidden meanings).

The Fab 5 are all great musicians – bass, two lead guitars, keyboards, and percussion. Can’t By Me Love has an electrifying guitar solo. Sharp vocal harmonies accentuate Paperback Writer. A cow bell rings through Hard Day’s Night. Every “goo goo g’joob” is articulated in I Am the Walrus.

The instruments are astounding; for instance, they have a Hofner and a Rickenback onstage. The Fab 5 has perfected their Beatle alter egos which is what has made them one of the best Tribute Bands of all time.

So, the next time you have the opportunity to see The Fab 5, start singing Got to Get You Into My Life and not Hello, Goodbye. Come Together, Right Now, Over Me.

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t was a British Invasion at Barge 295 with two great cover bands showing off their 60’s sound: Brown Sugar and the Fab 5. The afternoon was warm with an ocean breeze but the music was red hot with the tones of counter culture and revolution swimming through the air.

Brown Sugar is a Houston-based Rolling Stones Tribute Band with the energy and musical muscle of their namesakes. Steve Candelari, who some may recognize from the Fab 40, keeps this high caliber of musicians on track with his fabulous drums and leadership. John Griffin provides the lead vocals, digging into the bluesy rock Mick melodies with sexy gusto all the while clad in vintage bell bottoms. The band has some special moments, such as a great saxophone solo in Brown Sugar and guitar riffs in Sympathy for the Devil. The crowd at Barge excitedly welcomed Jumpin’ Jack Flash and Satisfaction when Brown Sugar played them in the set. While the song may be called You Can’t Always Get What You Want, Brown Sugar definitely lets you get what you need.

FAB 5 Beatlemania soared through the audience faster than a Texas pop-up rain shower at Barge 295 British Invasion Show with the Fab 5. They have the look: vintage clothes, classic instruments, and the famous mop top haircuts. They have the sound: the British accents ring true in their singing and speaking voices. They also have the charisma; you just can’t take your eyes off them as they sing these favorites, decades old, but fresh like newly made jam.

With every song, be it I Feel Fine, All My Loving, or Yellow Submarine, the crowd sang along, loving each hymn from their youth as much as the last. This is music for the ages: it’s been around a long time, many people know it, and folks will be singing it for years to come. People like AUGUST 2021 | Bay Area Houston Magazine

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A New, More Comfortable Breast Care Center In February, the hospital celebrated the opening of its remodeled Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Clear Lake.

The renovation includes more spacious patient care areas, upgraded amenities and a more comfortable, calming interior — all designed to make it easier and more convenient for patients.

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In January, the hospital opened a new stand-alone emergency care center to serve residents and workers in Deer Park. The new facility — located at 3701 Center St. — is open 24/7, offering the full services of a hospital emergency room. The center is staffed around the clock by board-certified emergency care doctors and experienced, highly trained nurses, and features an onsite laboratory; X-ray, CT and ultrasound capabilities; and private treatment rooms.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake is constructing a stand-alone emergency care center in League City that will open later this year.

“Our emergency care centers offer expedited admission to Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital for patients who require additional care,” Newman said. “And we can schedule follow-up appointments with our physicians, if necessary, to provide a continuum of care for patients who require ongoing treatment or therapy. Having rapid access to emergency care is critical and we’re committed to expanding our capabilities across the Clear Lake region.”

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The Breast Care Center provides the full spectrum of services all in one place — from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship — with an emphasis on compassionate, personalized care. With everything in one location, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals can collaborate easily and coordinate patient care efficiently.

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For example, patients can undergo a mammogram and, if necessary, receive an ultrasound or MRI on the same day (with insurance approval) for more detailed screening. The center’s diagnostic imaging is led by full-time breast radiologists dedicated exclusively to breast care.

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“Being close to home for rehabilitation services is a real benefit to patients

recovering from surgery or injury,” Newman said. “We want to ensure that we can offer the same level of care at our satellite clinics as we do at our new facility in Medical Office Building 4.”

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BAHEP hosts legislative update

By Kathryn Paradis

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he Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership held its semi-annual Texas legislative update on June 30, 2021, featuring a panel discussion with the region’s legislative representatives. Participating on the panel were Sen. Carol Alvarado, District 6; Rep. Mary Ann Perez, District 144; Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., District 24; Rep. Dennis Paul, District 129; and Rep. Briscoe Cain, District 128. The general membership meeting was held at the South Shore Harbor Resort & Conference Center.

BAHEP Board Chairman Charlie Stegemoeller, senior director, Business Development, SAIC, welcomed the legislators and members of the organization and introduced the elected officials in attendance. Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., chancellor, San Jacinto College District, served as panel moderator.

RECAP OF BILLS Dr. Hellyer asked each of the panelists to give a brief recap of bills which they authored or sponsored. Sen. Alvarado sponsored Senate Bill 900 related to the safety of above-ground storage tanks. The act takes effect on Sept. 1, 2021. Rep. Perez was one of the co-sponsors in the House. Alvarado said that the bill was a result of the March 2019 massive tank fire at Intercontinental Terminal Company (ITC) in Deer Park. The investigation following the fire revealed that the state didn’t regulate above-ground storage tanks.

The bill promotes the safety of storage vessels by adopting requirements for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of storage vessels with the objective of protecting groundwater and surface water resources in the event of accidents and natural disasters.

Sen. Alvarado was also one of the sponsors of Senate Bill 678. She said that the bill sets up the infrastructure for a small business disaster recovery loan fund. Although not currently funded, Sen. Alvarado said that the main goal of the bill was to set up the infrastructure for the future where quick, short-term, bridge loans with low financing rates would be made available to small businesses to help them keep their employees working.

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STABILITY PROVIDED Rep. Bonnen is the chairman of the Appropriations Committee in the Texas House. Dr. Hellyer asked him, “What is in the state budget bill that will impact Bay Area Houston?” Rep. Bonnen spoke about the complexities created by the pandemic and its potential effect on budgeting. He said that House Bill 3 from the 86th Texas Legislature was a transformational, once-in-a-generation change in the way public schools are funded. Rep. Bonnen reported that it was a huge accomplishment during this legislative session to be able to fully fund House Bill 3.

He added that higher education was fully funded, and the current level of tuition support was maintained. Rep. Bonnen also spoke of funding provided for the Texas Aerospace Scholars program and BAHEP’s Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program which partner with NASA and Texas A&M University. He mentioned funding for the coastal spine made possible through the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District (SB1160 and HB3029) which Rep. Bonnen said was incredibly important for everyone in the community.

Finally, he spoke of carrying a critical piece of legislation that restored “fiscal sanity to the state pension system.”

Rep. Bonnen said, “There are about 140,000 state employees and about 117,000 retirees. The pension had an unfunded $14.7 billion liability which was accruing at about $2 million each day. We actually came up with a long-term, permanent solution.” He explained the details of the plan and commented that it had received national recognition for confronting the liability problem head-on.

DISTRICT CREATED Rep. Paul sponsored House Bill 3029 and worked with Sen. Larry Taylor who sponsored Senate Bill 1160 to create the Gulf Coast Protection District. Rep. Paul explained that it’s taken 13 years to get something accomplished with funding the coastal barrier. He said that the federal government needs a district with which it can contract and which can be the local sponsor for the coastal barrier. The coastal barrier, Rep. Paul said, will be the largest single engineering project that the federal government has ever done.

Dr. Hellyer asked Rep. Paul to provide a brief overview of the reforms made to ERCOT and how those reforms will positively affect the state’s power grid. He spoke of Senate Bill 2 which related to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region. The bill revamped how the ERCOT board is set-up and appointed. There will be 11 members on the board appointed by a separate committee. Rep. Paul noted that the bill establishes a lot more oversight of ERCOT. He also spoke of Senate Bill 3 that related to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages – increasing the amount of administrative

and civil penalties. The bill addressed winterizing equipment, rolling blackouts, communication, budgeting, and protection for critical agencies such as hospitals and other care facilities.

Rep. Paul then talked about House Bill 16 that related to the regulation of certain retail electric products in order to protect consumers from sky-high electric bills as well as a number of other bills passed to protect businesses and consumers.

BUSINESS PROTECTIONS Rep. Cain chaired the House Committee on Elections.

Dr. Hellyer questioned him as to what he felt was the greatest accomplishment from the bills that he sponsored during the session. Rep. Cain mentioned the COVID liability protections for businesses (Senate Bill 6 effective June 14, 2021). He also spoke of House Bill 2087 that he worked on with Rep. Perez that related to mandatory arbitration for certain municipal fire departments and employee bargaining agents. Lastly, Rep. Cain noted the passage of House Bill 574, authored by Reps. Bonnen and Craig Goldman, relating to the creation of criminal offenses involving elections.

PRODUCTIVE SESSION Dr. Hellyer then asked the panelists to comment on the best and worst bills passed during the session. Sen. Alvarado responded that the best bill passed was the $246 billion budget. Going into the session, there was great concern about balancing the state budget due to the sharp drop in revenue caused by the pandemic. She said, “This is our only real job as a legislature. The only thing we have to do is to pass that balanced budget.” Sen. Alvarado said that Rep. Bonnen had the toughest job as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, but “he did it.” The audience responded with an appreciative round of applause.

As the panel discussion drew to a close, Rep. Bonnen gave credit to the Texas legislature. He said, “Around the country, there are still state legislatures that aren’t meeting in person. Your Texas legislature got together, got it done, and took a really unusual, difficult circumstance and closed with what I thought was a really normal, healthy, productive session.”

Before adjourning the meeting, BAHEP President Bob Mitchell thanked all those present for their participation and support. He concluded, “I know I’ve said it 1,000 times, but we couldn’t do what we do without you.”

Rep. Perez sponsored House Bill 413 relating to Alzheimer’s disease. She said that currently about 400,000 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in Texas which ranks second in the country in the number of Alzheimer’s deaths. The act says that nursing facilities have to prepare a written notice disclosing whether the facility is certified or is not certified to provide specialized care and treatment for facility residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

The notice must be provided to each facility resident and each person applying for services from the facility or the person’s next of kin or guardian. The act takes effect on Sept. 1, 2021.

Rep. Perez said that more needs to be done, but the act is a step in the right direction.

Rep. Perez also sponsored House Bill 2106 relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud. The bill passed both the Texas House and Senate with 100 percent support, she said.

Credit card skimming is a type of credit card theft where crooks use a small device to steal credit card information in an otherwise legitimate credit or debit card transaction such as at a gas pump or ATM machine. When a credit or debit card is swiped through a skimmer, the device captures and stores all the details stored in the card's magnetic stripe. Rep. Perez noted that the bill also established the first financial crimes Principals in the BAHEP Legislative Update included, from left, Charlie Stegemoeller, Reps. Briscoe Cain, Dennis Paul, Dr. Greg Bonnen, Mary Ann intelligence center in Perez, Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Political Protocol Committee Chairman Marcy Fryday and BAHEP President Bob Mitchell. Sen. Alvarado the state of Texas. is absent from the picture.

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CHAMBER offers up just what the crowd wanted As the Mayoral Panel comes to an end, the officials stop for a photo. They are, from left, seated, Mayors Sean Skipworth of Dickinson, Pat Hallisey of League City, Carl Joiner of Kemah and Keith Bell of La Marque; standing; moderator Ashlea Quinonez of Memorial Hermann Hospitals, Mayors Kurt Otten of Clear Lake Shores, Craig Brown of Galveston, Mike Foreman of Friendswood, Jason Tabor of Santa Fe and Derrick Johnson Sr. of Texas City, along with League City Chamber Chairman Debbie Simmons and President Dewan Clayborn.

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HE PANDEMIC caused many problems for most all of our local organizations as we had to meet by zoom, phone or not at all. So, when we were finally able to meet in person, the League City Regional Chamber President Dewan Clayborn, along League City Chamber President Dewan Clayborn, left, and Chairman Debbie Simmons, thank State Rep. Mayes Middleton for speaking to the chamber crowd with Media Director Mary Bradshaw at the Civic Center. and Membership Director Cathy Turner came up with a couple good Featured at the Mayoral Panel were ideas to reward the membership for its Mayors Kurt Otten of Clear Lake patience.

Shores, Sean Skipworth of Dickinson, First was a luncheon at the Civic Mike Foreman of Friendswood, Craig Center featuring State Rep. Mayes Brown of Galveston, Carl Joiner of Middleton providing a Legislative Kemah, Keith Bell of La Marque, Pat Update for a roomful of happy faces you Hallisey of League City, Jason Tabor of could tell were just delighted “to get out Santa Fe and Dedrick Johnson Sr. of of the house” and learn what was going Texas City, who discussed the work that on up in Austin. goes into being mayor of a city.

Next came a whole bunch of They not only discussed the serious Galveston County mayors to entertain issues they have to deal with as mayor an equally delighted luncheon crowd but had the crowd howling at some of that also filled up the Civic Center. their humorous experiences.

Middleton told of serving on the House Coming up on Aug. 25 the chamber Committees on Insurance, Judiciary and will host its State of Higher Education Civil Jurisprudence and some of the Luncheon featuring UHCL President work they were doing.

Dr. Ira Blake, San Jacinto College A resident of Wallisville, Middleton is Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Texas a seventh generation Chambers County A&M-Galveston Associate Vice President resident and Texan and is president of Dr. Donna Lang, and College of the Middleton Oil Co., an independent oil Mainland President Dr. Warren Nichols. and gas company, and also runs his ranching, cattle and farming operations.

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He was elected to the Texas House in 2018 to represent District 23, encompassing Chambers County and part of Galveston County.

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Cathy Turner, Tejal Patel and Tina Sifuentes, from left, sign in the arriving League City Chamber crowd that came to hear State Rep. Mayes Middleton.

Gayle Nelson, executive director of Family Promise, center, shares a light moment with Fay Picard of State Rep. Greg Bonnen’s office, right, and Marilyn Swanson as they arrive at the League City Chamber luncheon featuring State Rep. Mayes Middleton.

Faces in the crowd at the Mayes Middleton luncheon at the Civic Center included, from left, Clear Creek Education Foundation Executive Director Deborah Laine and Marketing Director Kelsey McNeil and Kemah Mayor Carl Joiner and his wife, Colene.

Two Lunar Rendezvous Festivals combine for a very special evening

The Lunar Rendezvous Little Ladies in Waiting and Pages line up for a photo as they practice for their roles in the festival Fashion Show and Ball. They are, from left, back row, Connor Olin, Madison Jones, Charlee Miller and Leo Dunne; and front row, Eli Davis, Anna McDonald, Zophia Jones and Codi Brock. Page Grady Byrd is absent from the photo.

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HISTORIC conclusion to the 2021 Lunar Rendezvous Festival season was to take place at the San Luis Convention Center in Galveston with the annual Coronation Ball July 24, which we will feature in our September issue. Because the 2020 season was postponed due to the pandemic, there was to be a combined ceremony for the 2020 and 2021 courts, an occurrence that has never been done in the Festival’s 56-year history.

Today, meet the reigning 2020 royalty and the little ladies in waiting and pages, along with a list of the 2021 princesses and lieutenants, who also were to be presented at this year’s ball.

The 2020 Queen Samantha Williams is a recent graduate of Clear Springs High School and the daughter of Diane and Allen Williams.

Joining her in reigning over the festival are Queen Alternate Ashley Leistad, who graduated from Clear Creek High and is the daughter of Janelle and Reed Leistad, and Capt. David Oliver, son of Elizabeth and Dana Oliver Jr. and a Clear Falls High graduate. They were introduced at the 2019 Lunar Rendezvous Ball, before the pandemic.

The 2021 Royal Court was to be introduced at this year’s ball. The 2021 princesses, from whom a new queen was to be chosen, are: Emily Adams, Carynn Alvarez, Madelyn Benson, Jessica Bottego, Jade Brister, Taylor Brown, Hannah Burrows, Sydney Chauvin, Maya Deemer, Kimi Diaz, Ava Douglas, Madison Dykman, Tarali Fincke, Amélie Finn, Ashley Fisher, Lauren Fitzharris, Faith Fitzpatrick, Camille Flores, Lily Hall, Makaylee Hancock, Molly Hester, Gabriella Hill, Madison Holm, Sydney Jenkins, Alanna Jochim, Gabriella

Johnson, Ramsey Kamman, Grace Keener, Savannah Leary; Savannah Lopez, Jordan Lovoi, Evangeline Luna, Abby Montemayor, Mia Moran, Ava Moughon,Eleanor Neighbors, Emma Norman, MaKenzie Parish, Caroline Peters, Olivia Pistone, Lauren Randall, Lydia Salbilla, Pratishtha Sharma, Ella Shaw, Makenzie Skinner, Karsyn Slattery, Grace Strebeck, Brooke Tabor, Sara Tomlinson, Abigail Treviño, Emma Wallace, Sarah Waller, Elizabeth Wilde, Emily Wilson, Haley Wilson and Lauren Woods.

This year’s lieutenants are: Alan Chuoke, Benjamin Dunphey, Reid Hornsby, Alexander

Jones, Hunter Nolen, Carson Sauer, William Steen, Collin Torgerson, Landon Wadle and Sebastian Wolters. Slade Lewis, a well known Clear Lake businessman, was elected king, in a vote by former kings.

The announcement of the new 2021 Royal Court, which consists of the 2020 and 2021 queens, queen alternates, and captains was to be the highlight of the evening. The six members of the Royal Court will represent Lunar Rendezvous Festival at community events in the coming year, with the 2020 Royal Court traveling back from university, or their new life adventures when possible.

Since it began in 1965, Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival has hosted fun, family friendly, and entertaining festivals. Each year, many volunteers join together to promote charity, celebrate, and honor our community. Festival proceeds are used to provide scholarships to local students, and give additional funding to other non-profit programs in our community.

Those interested in learning more about this organization, how to apply for a scholarship, or how to become a corporate sponsor or donor, should visit www.lunarrendezvous.org/index.php

Lunar Rendezvous 2020 royalty get together for a photo at the 2019 ball. They are, from left, King Slade Lewis, Queen Samantha Williams, Queen Alternate Ashley Leistad and Capt. David Oliver.

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Houston Spaceport happily welcomes new major player

By Mary Alys Cherry

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ollins Aerospace got quite a welcome from Houston’s Spaceport when it hosted the groundbreaking for its 120,000-square-foot campus that will support spaceflight and house Houston’s first spaceflight incubator.

Held inside Lone Star Flight Museum to avoid the rain the weather forecasters had promised but never came, the event drew dozens of elected officials and Bay Area businessmen and women, eager to see the proposed $25.6 million facility go up at the Spaceport.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner headed a crowd that included Congressman Randy Weber, State Sen. Larry Taylor, State Rep. Dennis Paul and Houston Mayor Pro tem Dave Martin, plus a number of Houston city councilors and representatives of Sens. John

State Sen. Larry Taylor, from left, and State Rep. Dennis Paul share a light moment with Keith Graf, director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, as they await the start of the Collins Aerospace event.

Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Others included Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche and UHCL President Dr. Ira Blake and Bay Area Houston Economic Development President Bob Mitchell.

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State Sen. Larry Taylor, from left, and State Rep. Dennis Paul share a light moment with Keith Graf, director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, as they await the start of the Collins Aerospace event.

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership President Bob Mitchell, right, welcomes Congressman Randy Weber to the Collins Aerospace groundbreaking.

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As an anchor tenant of Houston Spaceport, Collins, a unit of Raytheon Technologies, will house the incubator. With work already under way, Collins plans to complete construction by the end of next year. It will be built on 8.3 acres in the south quadrant of the Ellington Airport and will provide space for both manfacturing and office workers. Collins also has a facility in Houston that develops and produces systems for NASA’s human-manned space flight programs. It currently is at capacity.

“Houston is globally recognized for taking on humankind’s boldest challenges,” Mayor Turner told the crowd. “In December we announced that the world’s first commercial space station will be built by Axiom Space right here at the Spaceport. And today, we are building on that momentum with the addition of Collins Aerospace – a company that’s redefining aerospace through technology and boundless imagination.”

A company that produces space suits, space wheels, high tech optical products for satellites and even produced the radio Neil Armstrong used on the Moon to broadcast those famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” back to Earth, the mayor

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“The 21st century space economy is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry, and I’m proud to say Houston is leading the way and is doing more than any other spaceport in the nation to attract the best of the best.”

Bay Area Houston Economic Development President Bob Mitchell told the crowd how “BAHEP has been working hard at economic development for the past 45 years, and I can positively state that today is one of the best days in the last 45 years for the entire Houston region, for the aerospace industry in Houston, certainly for Collins Aerospace, and for the citizens and future aerospace workers of the City of Houston.

TAKING OFF “Today, Collins Aerospace is bringing another great aerospace accomplishment to Ellington, an installation which has such a rich heritage.

Ellington was licensed to become the nation’s 10th spaceport in 2015, the only spaceport immediately adjacent to a major metropolitan area.

Now, just a few short years later and after a lot of hard work, planning, and investments, things are really taking off for the Houston Spaceport.”

The new Spaceport tenants are expected to provide between 1,400 and 1,500 jobs.

Other speakers included Collins Aerospace Vice President and General Manager Allen Flynt, Houston Airport Director Mario Diaz and Houston Spaceport Director Arturo Machuca.

Diaz sees bright future for Houston aviation / aerospace

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Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership President Bob Mitchell, left, welcomes Jay Guerrero, Sen. John Cornyn’s regional director-Southeast Texas, to the membership meeting at the Hilton. at the BAHEP meeting.

William P. Hobby, and Ellington – saw over 59 million passengers in 2019 before COVID, and only 24.7 million in 2020.

The airports contributed over $36 billion to the local economy in 2019.

Both IAH and HOU have been awarded 4-star ser- Mario Diaz, right, Houston Airport System director of aviation, talks with BAHEP Board Chairman vice ratings by Skytrax, a Charlie Stegemoeller after addressing the BAHEP membership meeting at the Clear Lake Hilton. global air transport rating organization. The ratings have signed agreements to develop their facilities at make Houston the third city in the world and the first the Houston Spaceport. Axiom Space specializes in in the U.S. with two airports earning four stars for aerospace technology and Axiom Station, orbiting service.

250 miles over Earth, will be a commercial laboraDiaz went on to outline strategic priorities for the airports which are: 1) Make Our Passengers Happy, 2) Act Responsibly to Achieve Social, Environmental, and Economic Sustainability, 3) Build Platforms for Future Success, 4) Invest in Our Partnerships and Our Employees.

n a much-anticipated, in-person meeting – its first in many months -- Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership hosted Houston Airport System Director of Aviation Mario Diaz, who spoke about The Houston Airport System and the Houston Spaceport – the Future Ahead. After an extremely challenging year for the aviation industry, that future is full of promise, he said.

BAHEP President Bob Mitchell convened the meeting noting that the last in-person membership meeting had been 15 months earlier, after which SAIC Senior Director and BAHEP Board Chairman Charlie Stegemoeller, gave an uplifting introduction of Diaz, who Stegemoeller said had been turning chaos into opportunity during the past year, taking us to “infinity and beyond.”

Diaz spoke of the philosophy of the Houston Airport System – We exist to connect the people, businesses, cultures and economies of the world to Houston – and its vision – Establish the Houston Airport System as a five-star global air service gateway where the magic of flight is celebrated.

90% DIP The charts on Diaz’s PowerPoint presentation showed a 90 percent decrease in passenger traffic in May 2020 over the previous year. By December 2020, that number showed a 55 percent decrease.

By April 2021, there was a 29.7 percent decrease.

Diaz delivered great news in that the projected passenger traffic for June and July indicates that HAS will be at 110 percent of the passenger traffic of 2019. He believes that much of this is attributable to leisure travel, since business traffic has not recovered.

That, he said, will change as the economy picks up and the need for business travel returns. Diaz expects that a recovery to pre-COVID levels will not happen until 2023 and probably more like 2024.

Turning to the Houston Spaceport, the 422-acre site at Ellington Field for aerospace development, Diaz told how the former Boeing office building was purchased in 2015 and renamed the Houston Aerospace Support Center, and how Phase 1 infrastructure was recently completed -- a $21 million investment that included roads, cabling, and utilities serving 153 acres that was a strong selling point for companies considering building at the spaceport.

In addition to serving as a launch and landing site for suborbital, reusable launch vehicles, the Houston Spaceport was developed to be a center for collaboration and a hub for innovation.

Today, Intuitive Machines is developing the NOVAC Lunar Lander to deliver commercial payloads to the lunar surface, and San Jacinto College’s EDGE Center is providing workforce training at the spaceport for the aerospace industry.

FIRST IN US Houston Airports is a financially self-sustaining department of the City of Houston, he explained.

Its three airports – George Bush Intercontinental,

A MUST Diaz stated emphatically that a training center is fundamental to companies seeking a skilled workforce. And, Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace

Nassau Bay developer Fred Griffin, left, and Space Center Houston Executive Director William Harris were among the crowd

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tory and residential infrastructure that will serve as a home to microgravity experiments and use by private and professional astronauts.

Collins Aerospace, which specializes in aviation and aerospace technology, will employ several hundred engineers and technicians. Construction is slated to begin in the second quarter of this year with completion within 24 months.

The Houston Spaceport has become another gem in the crown of the Houston Airport System and continues to expand, Diaz says, anthe future is bright for the aviation/aerospace industry in Houston, the home of human spaceflight.

BAHEP Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger and Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim, from left, are happy to see Dr. Beth Lewis Aulds, who will soon be joining the faculty at UHCLPearland.

John Wilkins, from left, says hello to State Rep. Dennis Paul and Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman to the BAHEP meeting at the Clear Lake Hilton.addressing the BAHEP membership meeting at the Clear Lake Hilton.

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NASA names new directors of both Johnson and Kennedy

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wo NASA space centers got new directors when NASA Administrator Bill Nelson named Vanessa Wyche director of the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and Janet Petro director of Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Wyche had been serving as acting director at JSC since May 3 when Mark Geyer announced he was stepping aside due to a cancer diagnosis, and Petro had been serving as acting director of KSC since May 17 when Bob Cabana was named associate administrator at NASA headquarters after heading Kennedy since 2008.

“Both Vanessa and Janet are exceptional leaders who will help propel NASA forward as we venture farther out into the cosmos than ever before,” Nelson said. “It’s an incredible time at NASA, and with Vanessa and Janet leading the Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers, NASA will embark on a new era of space exploration – starting with the Artemis I launch to the Moon later this year.”

“I’m humbled and honored to be chosen to lead the more than 10,000 employees at Johnson Space Center, who work each day to enhance scientific and technological knowledge via space exploration to benefit all of humankind,” Wyche said. “As the home to America’s astronaut corps, International Space Station mission operations, the Orion and Gateway programs, and a host of future space developments, Johnson is a world leader in human space exploration and is playing a key role in the next giant leaps in American excellence in space. I look forward to working with everyone as we push forward to the Moon and inspire a new generation of explorers to reach for the stars.”

“It’s an honor to be selected to lead Kennedy Space Center,” Petro said. “Having grown up on Florida’s Space Coast and being the second generation in my family to work at Kennedy Space Center, it’s truly exciting to help grow the multi-user spaceport as we prepare for Artemis and continue launching commercial crew missions to the International Space Station.”

A 31-year NASA veteran, Wyche has served as deputy director of JSC since August 2018.

She had also served as assistant JSC director, director of the Exploration Integration and Science Directorate, and flight manager of multiple space shuttle missions. She worked in

the executive office of the NASA administrator, and also in other center level technical and program organizations.

A native of South Carolina, Wyche earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science in Bioengineering at Clemson University. She is the first African American woman to lead a NASA center.

“Vanessa is a tenacious leader who has broken down barriers throughout her career,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy.

“Vanessa’s more than three decades at NASA and program experience in almost all of the human spaceflight programs at Johnson is an

Vanessa Wyche, Johnson Space Center director

incredible asset to the agency. In the years to come, I’m confident that Houston will continue to lead the way in human spaceflight.”

As Johnson’s director, Wyche will lead a center that is central to NASA’s human spaceflight missions and home to the nation’s astronaut corps, International Space Station mission operations, the Orion Program, and more.

Prior to being named Kennedy’s acting director, Petro had served as the center’s deputy director since 2007. She was central to Kennedy’s transition to a multi-user spaceport, bringing a variety of new commercial and government partners to Kennedy. She led

cross-agency initiatives with the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Air Force to streamline government processes and support commercial space operations, increase government efficiency, and limit redundancy.

Petro began her professional career as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. She graduated in 1981 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a B.S. in Engineering and was in the second class of West Point graduates to include women. Petro also holds a M.S. in Business Administration from Boston University.

“Janet was an incredible partner leading

Janet Petro, Kennedy Space Center director

Kennedy over the past 14 years, and I couldn’t be happier that she will take over in a permanent capacity.There is no one better to lead the incredible team at Kennedy,” said NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana.

“I’m confident that under Janet’s leadership, Kennedy will continue to grow, building on its legacy as the United States’ premier multi-user spaceport and supporting NASA and private industry’s activities throughout the solar system.”

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Growth Continues at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital A new medical office building is the latest in strategic expansion plans to bring new doctors, new services to the Clear Lake region Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital continues to expand both its physical footprint and its service offerings to meet the changing health care needs of Clear Lake region residents.

The latest project to be completed is the hospital’s Medical Office Building 4, located on the west side of the campus.

The six-story, 150,000-square-foot building, which opened on May 10, is the new home of Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Clear Lake as well as the hospital’s physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities.

The building includes new office and clinical space for doctors across a range of medical specialties and gives the

hospital additional capacity to bring new doctors to the area. Houston Methodist Clear Lake has plans to add as many as 40 new physicians in the near future.

“This year is definitely all about growth,” said Dan Newman, Houston Methodist Clear Lake CEO. “And the opening of Medical Office Building 4 is our biggest milestone. It gives us a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility as well as room for the latest and most advanced physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment and techniques.

It enables us to grow our physician base and expand our services in a variety of specialties too. That flexibility is important as we continue to respond to community needs.”

A Strategic Plan for Growth The developments in 2021 are part of a long-term strategy that will eventually include an expansion of the hospital itself.

“Our goal is to create the ‘hospital of choice’ for both providers and residents across the Clear Lake region — one that offers a comprehensive level of services to meet the community’s needs,” said Newman. “We’re certainly proud of the new facilities we’ve opened, and we’re not done growing yet.”

Visit houstonmethodist.org/ locations/clear-lake to learn more or call 281.523.2000 to find a doctor.

A New, More Comfortable Breast Care Center In February, the hospital celebrated the opening of its remodeled Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Clear Lake.

The renovation includes more spacious patient care areas, upgraded amenities and a more comfortable, calming interior — all designed to make it easier and more convenient for patients.

The Breast Care Center provides the full spectrum of services all in one place — from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship — with an emphasis on compassionate, personalized care. With everything in one location, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals can collaborate easily and coordinate patient care efficiently.

New Emergency Care Center in Deer Park In January, the hospital opened a new stand-alone emergency care center to serve residents and workers in Deer Park. The new facility — located at 3701 Center St. — is open 24/7, offering the full services of a hospital emergency room. The center is staffed around the clock by board-certified emergency care doctors and experienced, highly trained nurses, and features an onsite laboratory; X-ray, CT and ultrasound capabilities; and private treatment rooms.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake is constructing a stand-alone emergency care center in League City that will open later this year.

“Our emergency care centers offer expedited admission to Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital for patients who require additional care,” Newman said. “And we can schedule follow-up appointments with our physicians, if necessary, to provide a continuum of care for patients who require ongoing treatment or therapy. Having rapid access to emergency care is critical and we’re committed to expanding our capabilities across the Clear Lake region.”

For example, patients can undergo a mammogram and, if necessary, receive an ultrasound or MRI on the same day (with insurance approval) for more detailed screening. The center’s diagnostic imaging is led by full-time breast radiologists dedicated exclusively to breast care.

In addition, the center offers a full-time patient care navigator to help with expedited scheduling and education.

Upgrading Physical Therapy Centers The hospital is working to remodel and upgrade its satellite physical therapy centers across the area, including those in Friendswood, Pasadena and League City.

“Being close to home for rehabilitation services is a real benefit to patients recovering from surgery or injury,” Newman said. “We want to ensure that we can offer the same level of care at our satellite clinics as we do at our new facility in Medical Office Building 4.”

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ave you ever faced a challenge and said, “I can’t do this!” Have you ever heard of self-fulfilling prophecy? You may have just done it. Yes, I know what you are thinking, “I’m a prophet and I didn’t even know it!

According to Wikipedia, “A self-fulfilling prophecy is the sociopsychological phenomenon of someone “predicting” or expecting something, and this “prediction” or expectation coming true simply because the person believes it will and the person’s resulting behaviors align to fulfill the belief.”

For example, if investors think the stock market will crash, they will buy fewer stocks and if enough people think that then the stock market may crash.

There is an affirmation in the Bible that speaks into self-fulfilling prophecies. Paul shares in his letter to the Philippians, that he has discovered the secret of being content in all and every situation.

He says, “I can do all things through God who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13) And Paul faced a lot of difficult situations including bullying, assault, in-justice, imprisonment, torture and even a ship wreck.

I read an article recently that reminded me of self-fulfilling prophecy and the difference it makes to claim a “can do” affirmation. There were three

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people who wanted to climb a rock wall. The first person said, “I know I can!” The second person said, “I hope I can” and the last person said “I bet I can’t make it half way up.” Guess who made it to the top?

The first person easily made it to the top and rang the bell. The second person struggled but made it. And of course, the third person didn’t make it. Now there may have been valid reasons why the third said, “I can’t. But I believe all three experienced self-fulfilling prophecy.

All of us experience self-fulfilling prophecy to some degree. The question is: What kind of prophecy will you experience? May I suggest you

claim the secret of being content in all things and begin each day and each experience affirming that “I can do all things through God who gives me strength.” The secret is that you are engaging God into your experience and God can do anything. You may not be able to do what is in front of you on your own but with God’s help all things are possible.

Just ask Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ.

Mary claimed a “can do” affirmation and she gave birth to The Messiah, our Savior. Jesus claimed a “can do” affirmation when He gave his life on the cross. He rose empowered and alive from the grace.

God can empower you and your prophecy also.

Applying this affirmation to your own challenges can change things. If, with every challenge, you apply God’s word and say, “I can do this through Christ who strengthens me” then this affirmation can become a God-fulfilling prophecy.

It can change how you handle the situation with God’s help and even change the outcome.

Pastor Brad Heintz is the founding pastor of Living Word Church in Seabrook, Texas, a vibrant family-style, non-denominational gathering of believers who take a pure, simple and real approach to faith and life. www.LWCBA.org

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ello Summer! Such a fun time of the year for traveling, vacationing by the beach, and spending time with friends and family. As the weather gets warmer it’s important to keep your body healthy and hydrated. These beauty products are some of my all time favorites that will help you look beautiful and feel nourished, and hopefully looking hotter than the Houston heat!

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TITANIUM TEQUILA Takes Center Stage at $47 Million Jet Private Reception

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n the world of private aviation, the buzz has been on since December with the launch of Dassault’s remarkable Falcon 6X which boasts the tallest and widest cabin in the category and carries a staggering price tag of $47 million. That buzz extended to Houston recently when the French aircraft manufacturer teamed with Wing Aviation and Titanium Tequila to present a life-sized mockup of the wide-body jet.

Titanium Tequila soared to New Heights as guests totally enjoyed their award-winning craft cocktails and noshed on hors d’oeuvres from the hotel kitchen. Falcon Jet’s regional sales director Byron Severson conducted tours of the mockup while Houston-based aircraft

management and charter company Wing Aviation and the Priority 1 Aviation sales team answered private aviation related questions It was a select gathering of some 150 highrollers, who were invited to a tequila-infused cocktail reception held in the drive between Tilman Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel and his Post Oak Motor Cars. It was noted that the event was something of a posh “French Connection” as the display also included a Bugatti Chiron, a $3 million set of splashy wheels from the French car manufacturer.

Cohosts for this highbrow event were Post Oak Motor Cars, Wing Aviation-Galaxy FBO and Priority 1 Aviation. Key to the event was Robert Tijerina, the owner of both Titanium Tequila and Priority 1 Aviation.

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hen a new dancer begins at Dance Vision Studios Clear Lake, Owners Daniel and Mariel Blain explain that dancing is a marathon, not a sprint. Learning to dance takes patience.

Regardless of whether you have two left feet or have been dancing for years, Dance Vision Studios has what you need to learn, grow and fulfill your dancing dreams one step at a time.

Located at 20810 Gulf Fwy., Dance Vision specializes in teaching partnership and social-style dancing, including foxtrot, two-step, polka, salsa, bachata, merengue, west coast swing, hustle, and more.

Through private, customized lessons, guests have the opportunity to learn skills faster and retain them more effectively.

In addition to private lessons, the dance studio offers group classes and hosts practice parties every other Friday.

For dancers who seek a more competitive approach, Dance Vision provides the opportunity to attend competitions in numerous dance styles.

This is the second dance studio that the Blains have opened, and they are excited to continue sharing their passion for dance with the community.

ABOUT THE OWNERS Daniel Blain has been dancing for 24 years and has been competing in ballroom dance for 15 years.

Mariel has been dancing for 17 years and has been competing in ballroom dance for nine years.

The couple first met while at a national competition in Orlando in November of 2014.

Since then, the couple has competed and placed in multiple dance competitions together.

The duo is most proud of placing second in the 9-dance division at the Heart of American Dancesport Championship. The 9-dance division consists of American-style smooth waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz and rhythm cha-cha, rumba, East Coast swing, bolero, and mambo.

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Dance Vision Studios Owner Mariel Blain, City of Webster Mayor Donna Rogers, and Owner Daniel Blain pose inside the Clear Lake studio.

benefits to this great activity.

Dancers experience various health benefits, such as weight loss, improved muscle tone, and increased cardiovascular health. In addition, the mental benefits that stem from dancing exceed many participants’ expectations.

For instance, studies have shown that ballroom dancing is 76% more effective for preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia in the elderly than many other activities such as reading, crossword puzzles, swimming, and cycling. The act of dancing is a great stress reliever; participants can focus on the movements and rhythm instead of outside stressors. Other benefits include an increase in focus and confidence that quickly transfers to other aspects of dancers’ lives.

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME A DANCER Dancers ranging in age from 15 to 65 can learn to compete and perform at Dance Vision Studios.

According to Mariel and Daniel, it does not matter which dance you start with; all that matters is making the conscious decision to start dancing.

Dancers are encouraged to practice as often as possible, but the studio owners understand that daily lessons are not realistic for everyone. They recommend dancing at least once a week.

The studio has adequate space to fit multiple couples simultaneously. Still, for more effectiveness, the studio owners try to handle only a few students at a time, which allows the instructors to give every dancer personalized attention.

Classes, parties, and group lessons are held Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

“The hardest part is walking in the door,” Mariel said. “You’ll always be nervous and have doubts, but once you take that first step, the rest is easy.”

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BUSINESS BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ AMAZON TO OPEN LEAGUE CITY STATION Amazon plans to open a new 180,000 square foot delivery station in League City to provide fast and efficient delivery for Galveston County customers.

“We are extremely excited about Amazon coming to League City,” said League City Mayor Pat Hallisey. “Not only will it bring jobs, but it will benefit a large majority of our residents, as well as those in neighboring cities, who regularly shop on Amazon.”

On top of Amazon’s industry-leading minimum starting wage of $15 per hour, full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including full medical, vision and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent company match, plus paid leave. Amazon expects the site located at 2455 Tuscan Lakes Blvd. to open in early 2022.

NASA IS “BEST PLACE TO WORK” For the ninth consecutive year, the Partnership for Public Service has ranked NASA as the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government among large agencies and, new for 2020, has also ranked NASA No. 1 among large agencies for its response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

CITY OF HITCHCOCK JOINING BAHEP The City of Hitchcock in Galveston County has become a member of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership through an economic development services contract with the Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation – becoming the 15th city to join BAHEP. BAHEP President Bob Mitchell said, “We are excited to add the City of Hitchcock to our growing list of member cities . . . As a group through BAHEP’s Council of Mayors, we speak with a united, powerful voice when addressing the region’s needs before our elected officials. BAHEP also serves as an economic development resource for the City of Hitchcock itself…” Hitchcock has a population of approximately 8,000 and was created as a station on the railroad between Galveston and Houston in 1873.

DICKINSON GETS CITY MANAGER Theo Melancon is the new city manager of Dickinson. In fact, he is the Galveston County city’s first city manager and was unanimously approved by the City Council, which felt the city needed to focus on economic development.

Melancon, who is expected to start his new job Aug. 2, previously was the city manager in Dayton and has a strong background in economic development, Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth said.

Melancon is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where he earned both his law degree and his Master’s in Public Administration.

AREA CHAMBERS PLAN BIG EVENTS The 55th Annual New Teachers’ Luncheon, hosted by the Clear Lake Chamber, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom at South Shore Harbour Resort in League City. And, as the name indicates, it will honor all the new Clear Creek ISD educators.

The League City Chamber will host its State of Higher Education Luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arolfo Civic Center, 400 W. Walker St., featuring UHCL President Dr. Ira Blake, San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Texas A&M at Galveston Associate Vice President Dr. Donna Lang and College of the Mainland President and College of the Mainland Dr. Warren Nichols. For tickets, which are $25 for members, call Mary Bradshaw at the chamber, 281-338-7339.

The Pasadena Chamber will host its State of Education 2021 Membership Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell, San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer and UH-Clear Lake President Dr. Ira Blake providing updates on their educational institutions. Tickets for the event at CT Church Pasadena, 6109 Fairmont Parkway, are: In-person, $25, and Virtual, $15 and may be purchased by calling the chamber, 281-487-7871.

Fireworks, Children’s Cardboard Boat Races Highlight Houston Yacht Club’s July 4 Celebration SHOREACRES, TX

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rom brilliant fireworks over Galveston Bay to boating competitions for all ages, Houston Yacht Club once again pulled out all the stops to celebrate our nation’s birthday.

The highlight of the club’s July 4 celebration was the children’s Great American Boat Regatta where future captains of all ages designed, built, and raced in boats made of cardboard, duct tape and paint. A pre-race Calcutta, where members gathered to bid on their favorite boat to win the race, raised more than $12,000 for the club’s youth sailing programs.

Plus, prizes were handed out for Best Decorated, Best Design on Paper, Survivor Award, and others. First place was taken by the four-member crew of the Black Pearl ranging in age from seven to 12 years old.

One of the world’s leading yacht clubs with immediate access to Galveston Bay, the waterfront Houston Yacht Club features a 185-boat harbor, historic clubhouse, marina, family pool and guest rooms for overnight lodging. Comfortable indoor areas host dining, weddings, private parties, and social events.

Nationally recognized as a home for top-level racing, the club boasts an unrivalled junior sailing program, Women’s Sailing Association, kayaking, fishing and ‘learn-to-sail’ opportunities for all ages.

For membership information, go to www.houstonyachtclub.com.

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TEXAS ARTISAN: Unique Elegance

By Patty Andrew Pictures by GH Andrew

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ull up to this boutique store in the South Shore area of League City and notice the lovely benches sitting at the door to welcome you. As you step in, your senses transport you to another place filled with an exotic spicy aroma and beautifully textured wares of every color and shape. This is not a quick trip to the store; this is a slow and elegant journey that leads you to new discoveries at every turn. Welcome to Texas Artisan.

Terrie Ward and Wendy Collard have created this unique place that is pleasantly surprising with its variety of merchandise to explore, experience, and embrace.

Come in from the rain or the heat or the pandemic to take in the peaceful bounty that can please even the most difficult shopper. From kitchen to closet or living room to nursery, Texas Artisan offers many items to pique your imagination and make you smile.

Texas Artisan excels in providing products you are not going to find in other stores. They sell the types of gifts that you would give to yourself and that others won’t be regifting. Art on consignment graces the tastefully painted walls. The shelves and tables are packed with articles that provide special touches to brighten your living space according to your style and passion. Terrie is

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available to help you plan and update every room, even visiting you at home to gain perspective and more insight into your vision.

If you are interested in updating your personal style, Texas Artisan has plenty of fine and fashion jewelry to bring you to new sparkle and shine. Wendy is a certified jeweler and will help you to select from their abundance of diamonds and gems, update a current piece, or even repair something that needs some tender loving care.

Take advantage of the free jewelry cleaning while you browse through the store, peaking through the racks of great clothing or purses to go with your new accessories.

The extraordinary women of Texas Artisan stand out from the rest due to their beauty that shines from within them. Terrie and Wendy generously donate to the local community, including offering quality items for fund raisers such as Texas Equusearch. They treat their customers like family, calling many by name with warm greetings and hugs. Texas Artisan became a safe haven when many places were closed during COVID, allowing people to claim some normalcy by just walking through the displays of pottery, glass, furniture, and even men’s skin care.

When businesses were beginning to shut down during the pandemic, Texas Artisan consulted with local law enforcement to determine how the rules applied to them.

When the authorities learned that they carry various epicurean lines, they assured them that they could stay open because people were desperate for food, as many things were in short supply.

Terrie and Wendy went to work building up their gourmet section. Finding soup mixes that only needed water, they promoted and sold huge amounts, even delivering them with other food items on front porches

and stoops. This let them stay open! To better connect with the restaurant next door, they did some construction so that there is an open entrance from the store to their neighbor, South Shore Grill. They were able to support local residents and neighborhoods during a bleak and scary time.

Fortunately for those of us in the Galveston Bay area, Texas Artisan is so very close and inviting. People from all over Southeast Texas (and even farther!) come here to shop because of the treasures they carry.

Terrie and Wendy like supporting local vendors and artists so be on the lookout for Happy Turtle Coffee from League City or familiar performers singing to guests during their famous Sip and Shop events. Go nautical and celebrate the sea with coastal dishes and décor. Savor the richness of the real wood serving utensils. Delight in deciding where to place that newly purchased, handpainted garden post. Giggle at the irreverent but hilarious slogans on the wine bags. Pick a fragranced bath bomb for your next plunge into your garden tub for me time.

Texas Artisan does not fail to delight and intrigue. Treat yourself to a great time spent in their wonderful hideaway.

Texas Artisan is located at 2800 Marina Bay Drive, Suite E-1, League City, Texas, phone 832-385-6246.

They are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visit them online at https://texas-artisan.com/ or at Facebook: Texas Artisan LLC.

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AMERICAN 1. Jackie’s Brickhouse 1053 Marina Bay Dr. Kemah, TX (832) 864-2459 jackiesbrickhouse.com 2. Red Oak Café 6011 W Main St., #106, League City, TX (832) 905-3150 redoakcafe.com 3. T-Bone Tom’s 707 TX-146, Kemah, TX (281) 334-2133 tbonetoms.com 4. Cabo Bar & Grill 2513 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook, TX (281) 532-2691 caboclearlake.com 5. BARge 295 2613 1/2 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX (281) 549-7603 thebarge295.com

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10. Masa Sushi 977 E NASA Pkway, Webster, TX (281) 486-9688 masasuschitexas.com

19. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood 20760 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (281) 332-7474 floydswebster.com

29. Sawa Mediterranean 16608 El Camino Real, Houston, TX (281) 286-2989 sawarestaurantgrill.com

38. Skallywag Suds & Grub 600 6th St. Kemah, TX s e s l (281) 538-8877 m o skallywag-kemah.com

11. Michiru Sushi 20911 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (281) 338-9988 michirusushi.com

20. BB’s Tex-Orleans 1039 Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX (281) 767-9644 bbtexorleans.com

30. Sokols Greek Deli & Café 2410 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX (281) 286-2989 sokolsgreekcafe.com

39. Boondoogles Pub 4106 E NASA Pkwy, El Lago, TX (281) 326-2739 boondogglespub.com

12. Noon Mirch - Cuisine of India 505 E NASA Parkway, Webster, TX (281) 333-4343 noonmirch.com

21. Marais 2015 FM 517 W., Dickinson, TX (281) 534-1986 maraistx.com

MEXICAN/TEX MEX 31. El Tiempo Cantina 20237 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (713) 802-1500 eltiempocantina.com

40. Chelsea Wine Bar 4106 E NASA Pkwy, Ste F, El Lago, TX (281) 326-5282 chelseawinebartexas.com

13. Kemah Café 1201 TX-146, Kemah, TX (281) 535-9405 kemahcafe.com

ITALIAN 22. Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta 400 Bay Area Blvd A, Webster, TX (281) 332-2404 angelospizza-pasta.com

32. Habañero’s Tacos 1908 Hialeah Dr., #2, Seabrook, TX (281) 474-4400 havanerostacos.com

SEAFOOD 41. Gilhooley’s Oyster Bar 222 9th St. San Leon, TX 281-339-3813 gilhooleystx.com

23. Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta 650 FM 517 W, Dickinson, TX (281) 337-0107 giosflyingpizza.com

33. Las Haciendas - Webster 1020 W. NASA Rd. 1, Webster, TX (281) 557-3500 lashaciendasgrill.com

42. Tookie’s Seafood 1106 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX (281) 942-9445 tookiesseafood.com

14. Oriental Gourmet Express 1354 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX (281) 335-4567 orientalgourmetexpresstogo.com

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BARBEQUE 15. Dickinson BBQ 2111 FM 517 Rd E, Dickinson, TX (281) 534-9405 dickinsonbbq.com

24. Dan’s Pizza/25. Dan’s Pizza Wings ‘N’ Beer 15148 TX-3, Webster|800 Bradford, Kemah (281) 480-9700 | (832) 551-3267 danspizzaco.com

34. Las Haciendas - League City 2951 Marina Bay Dr., League City, TX (281) 334-2175 lashaciendasgrill.com

43. Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House 113 6th St., San Leon, TX (281) 339-1515 pier6seafood.com

7. Americano Café 2900 E NASA Pkwy, Suite 310, Seabrook, TX (281) 957-7830 americanocafe.us

16. Pappas Delta Blues 19901 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (281) 332-0024 www.pappasdeltablues.com

26. Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana 2700 Marina Bay Dr., League City, TX (281) 334-5950 pomodorosonline.com

35. Red River Cantina 1911 E Main St. A, League City, TX (281) 557-8156 redrivercantina.com

44. Sundance Grill II 800 Mariners Dr., Kemah, TX (281) 535-5350 sundance-grill.com

8. Tookie’s Burgers 406 Texas Ave, Kemah, TX (281) 942-9334 tookiesburgers.com

17. Red River BBQ 1911 E. Main St. B, League City, TX (281) 332-8086 redriverbbq.com

MEDITERRANEAN 27. Bakkhus Taverna 605 6th St., Kemah, TX (281) 538-1800 bakkhustaverna.com

PUB/BAR/FUSION 36. Nobi Public House 241 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX (832) 932-5111 nobipub.com

45. Schafer’s Coastal Bar & Grills 1002 Aspen Rd., Clear Lake Shores, TX (281) 532-6860 schafercoastalbarand grille.com

ASIAN 9. Wong’s Chef 2900 NASA Rd 1, Seabrook, TX (281) 532-3027 wongschef.com

CAJUN 18. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack 310 Texas Avenue, Kemah, TX (281) 334-5000 crazyalanswampshack.com

28. Mediterraneo Market & Café 1400 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX (281) 333-3180 mediterraneomarket.com

37. Scotty’s Pub 3202 Marina Bay Dr. League City, TX (281) 339-7474 www.scottyspubhouston,com

46. Seabrook Classic Café 2511 NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX (281) 326-1512 seabrookclassiccafe.com

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FOOD WINE PAIRING

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recently made this exquisite dish of pasta, herbs and seafood. It's tasty and easy to make.

The freshness of the lemon, olive oil and the salty taste of the clams goes hand in hand with a good white wine.

Pinot Grigio is a light Italian wine known for its Light body and crisp fruit flavors.

This clean straightforward wine is just what this earthy and fresh pasta recipe needs.

Enjoy!

Shrimp and Clam Linguine RECIPE 1 lb shrimp 1 lb Small clams 1 stick butter ¼ olive oil 2 cloves chopped garlic Chopped fresh parsley

3 chopped green onion 2 lemons squeezed ¼ cup grated parmesan Crushed red pepper 1 tsp italian seasoning salt & pepper Linguine

DIRECTIONS In a large saucepan saute the butter, olive oil, and garlic. Then add in the chopped green onions, red pepper, and italian season.

Add the shrimp and clams, cook for 4 minutes until the clams start to open. Then squeeze the lemon juice over and add parmesan. Pour over cooked pasta. Top with additional chopped parsley.

Happy Birthday

MARCIA DAVENPORT from everyone at

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