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Residents discuss experiences with ADHD By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
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Ella Lee Forest resident Leah Salinas was in middle school when attention-deficit disorder really started impacting her life, though she wouldn’t be diagnosed with it for more than 20 years. “I could not read (large) amounts of text and absorb it,” she said. “I was in honors classes and had to be moved. I just thought I was not as smart as (other students).” When her daughter, LilliAnne, was discovered to have dyslexia in elementary school, Salinas wondered if ADHD -- which stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- was also a possibility. However, because misbehavior in the classroom was not an issue, there was no diagnosis. It was not until Salinas spent a lot of time with LilliAnne this spring and summer during the pandemic that she saw a vision of her “day-dreaming” middle school self. “I saw an inability to focus, (of) being able to start work,” Salinas said. Upon reevaluation, LilliAnne was diagnosed with ADHD, too. October is ADHD Awareness Month. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), an estimated 5 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults in the United States have ADHD. It can run in families, and studies indicate that genes may play a role. Dr. Cristina Marchesano, a pediatrician with THINK Neurology for Kids Katy and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, said there are three types of ADHD: predominant inattentive, predominant hyperactive/impulsive, and a combined type. Marchesano said there has been a greater recognition of ADHD, rather than a greater prevalence. She said many people are skilled at developing coping mechanisms over the years that at some point – whether that be in middle school, high school, college or graduate school – become difficult to maintain. About 50 percent of adults with ADHD also suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. That was certainly the case for Salinas. “You are working so hard to compensate (for it),” she said. “There are a lot of triggers.”
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Once she got on the right medication for her ADD, she no longer felt the same panic. School psychologist and Oak Forest resident Emily Zihlman was diagnosed with ADHD in high school and said her reliance on structure, a coping mechanism, was also the cause of her stress. “There was the thought, ‘I have to do this the same way,’ ” she said. Causes and treatments Although ADHD is one of the most researched areas in child and adolescent mental health, the exact cause of the disorder is still unknown, according to John Hopkins Medicine. Even so, brain imaging studies show that brain metabolism in children with ADHD is lower in the areas of the brain that control attention, social judgment and movement. Marchesano said once she makes a diagnosis through detailed behavior histories, observations and testing, she does not necessarily recommend medication right off the bat. For those with severe learning difficulties, she will do an electroencephalogram (EEG) to
evaluate the electrical activity in the brain and see if there is an underlying cause, like epilepsy, for the disorder. For others, she counsels starting with lifestyle changes, such as adequate sleep and a low-sugar, high-protein diet as well as Omega 3 supplementation. If medication is warranted, Marchesano said these days, the choices extend far beyond just Ritalin and Adderall. “There are a lot of options, 30plus medications,” she said. Marchesano said they fall into two main classes — stimulants and non-stimulants. She said in her experience the stimulants are best for the inattentive type of ADHD and the non-stimulants are better for the hyperactive/impulsive type. Regardless, she recommends pursuing special accommodations for kids through their school district, even for mild cases. Zihlman was not medicated for her ADHD as a teen, but she and her husband have made the decision to treat their elementary school son, also diagnosed with ADHD, with medication. “It evens the playing field,” she
said. “You just have to find the right balance.” Anissa Dwiggins said medication was initially a boon to her son, Stephen, when he was diagnosed in fourth grade. But the weight loss that was a side effect as well as what she describes as a heightening of the other senses, causing lack of sleep among other things, made her rethink medication. Right now, in middle school, Stephen is medication free. “He’s happier but it’s a full-time job for me,” Dwiggins said. Heights resident Heather Golden has a high school daughter with ADHD, diagnosed in elementary school, and says she often tells parents to try the unmedicated route for a while to see how other adjustments work. She also says they shouldn’t be afraid to medicate. “The evidence that it is needed may not be just academic performance,” Golden said. “Kids with ADHD are often very smart and many can maintain their grades for several years, particularly in elementary school, without much See ADHD P. 8B
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City, Harris County partnering to build homeless rehab center amidst pandemic By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
The City of Houston and Harris County are making an effort to help a community that has become one of their most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. An Oct. 1 news release from the city said it is partnering with Harris County for a new COVID-19 Homeless Respite and Rehabilitation Center. The city and county will each invest $5 million toward the facility, which will provide care for those who are homeless and suffer from mental illnesses. “Without proper care, support and stable housing, vulnerable communities often cycle in and out of emergency rooms, hospitals, psychiatric centers and detoxification programs,” Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis said in a news release. “These revolving doors result in increased costs to the public and poor health outcomes.” According to the Coalition for the Homeless, which supports the initiative, there are an estimated 3,753 homeless people in Harris County, an increase of more than 200 from 2019. There are an estimated 198 homeless people
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in the six zip codes served by The Leader -- 77007, 77008, 77009, 77018, 77091 and 77092. Mike Nichols, president and CEO of the coalition, said about one-third of the 9,000 people released each year by the Harris Psychiatric Center are released into homelessness. He also said about half of the inmates in Harris County Jail selfidentify as having mental health or substance abuse issues, with more than a third identifying as having experienced homelessness before being incarcerated. “The new respite center represents a much-needed new component for the local homelessness response
system because it will help these individuals move out of the traumatic cycle of hospitalization, jail and homelessness and onto a path to recovery,” Nichols said. The city estimates that 15-25 percent of homeless people throughout Harris County and the Greater Houston region suffer from severe mental health issues – making it difficult for city, county and local partners to assist and house them safely. Especially with social distancing measures during the pandemic also reducing capacity of the area’s homeless shelters, city officials say the center is needed to bridge that gap for assis-
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Nutrition can help balance sex hormones By Shana Tatum RD, LD
minerals supportive to male hormonal balance include zinc and selenium as well as Vitamins A, D and E. With all supplements, whether vitamins, minerals or botanicals, be sure to follow up with your healthcare provider to be sure of dose and interactions with other medications you take. While I encourage you to
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Another month and more nutrition information. We continue our tour through the body and how to best support it with good nutrition. Today we will discuss hormones -sex hormones specifically. Estrogen, Testosterone, DHEA and Progesterone are the male and female hormones that regulate many functions in the body. Most sex hormones, regardless of male or female, start out as a cholesterol molecule, classified as a steroid hormone. The cascade of hormone production is quite complex and more advanced than this article will review. However, understanding the role these hormones play can help highlight the need for specific nutrients. Estrogen: This hormone is produced in women in the ovaries, the adrenal glands and fat tissue and in men in the testes and adrenal glands. It functions in women to regulate menstrual cycle, control lactation and is essential for bone formation. In men, it affects sperm count and may also play a role in erectile function. Testosterone: It is produced in the testes of men and in the ovaries of women. It is related to ovarian function and bone strength in women and muscle size and strength, libido and sperm production in men. Progesterone: For women it regulates menstruation and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. In men, progesterone is a precursor to estrogen and is made in the adrenal glands and testes. For women, it is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands. DHEA: This hormone is produced in the adrenal glands for both men and women. It functions to produce other hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. To begin, let’s look at female hormones. Keys to a balanced hormone state is to increase diversity of phytonutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, eating a variety of color every day.
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This provides necessary vitamins such as folate, B6 and B12 and minerals like zinc, magnesium and selenium. Green tea and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower and collard greens are two other nutritious choices to support hormone balance. Foods containing sulfur-rich compounds like onions, shallots, beans and legumes as well as beef, chicken, turkey, fish and shellfish are also important. Botanicals such as vitex, black cohosh, ashwagandha and eleuthrococcus have also been reported by the BMJ, in 2001, to be of benefit. For men’s hormones, a diet with moderate levels of protein has been shown to be effective at supporting healthy levels of testosterone as described in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in 2000. Additionally, higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids as found in SMASH fish (sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon and herring) can positively impact hormone levels. Other supportive nutrition interventions include quercetin, green tea and flax seed. Including fiber as part of your daily intake has also been shown to positively affect hormones. For men, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 30 milligrams of fiber daily. This can be found in foods such as apples, raspberries, oats, nuts and seeds, black beans and avocados. Vitamins and
consume the nutrients listed above, it is not only our nutrition that we should think about. Consideration to environmental effects that may contribute to hormone disruption is of equal importance. - The overuse use of antibacterial soaps. - Reading the labels on personal care products. - Using low VOC paint in
our homes and offices. - Using glass, ceramic or stainless steel for storage of food instead of plastic that contain phthalates. - Using nontoxic cleaning products in the home and office. - Consider an eco-friendly dry cleaner. - Choose organic versions of the Dirty Dozen from EWG.
org. It takes a concerted effort to keep balance in the body no matter the body system. Hormones in particular respond well to a diet rich in plants with plenty of fiber and phytonutrients. Avoiding environmental toxins and disruptors can also go a long way to preventing hormonal imbalance.
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Culture, traditions continue at Casa Ramirez By Christina Martinez For The Leader
This year’s Dia de los Muertos celebrations at Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery will look a little different with the recent death of owner Macario Ramirez and COVID-19 still ever-present. But owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez, Macario’s wife, is ready to carry on the Casa Ramirez mission at 241 W. 19th St. Each year, Casa Ramirez brings the Dia de los Muertos tradition alive in the Heights with its classes, altar exhibits and opening reception. The traditions will continue this year with a few added coronavirus regulations for health and safety. Classes Two classes will be held this year on Dia de los Muertos traditions and altar building, scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 and Oct. 17 and taught by Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez. Attendees will learn about the significance of building an altar, the elements incorporated and suggested items to include. Tickets are $25 for a table that seats four
and includes an altar kit to take home. Classes are limited to 16 in occupancy. Call 713880-2420 to reserve. For those who would like to join online, Casa Ramirez will record a live Instagram video at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Follow @casaramirezfolkartgallery to tune in. Coronavirus regulations for classes: All tables are spaced out a minimum of 6 feet in the classroom. Masks are required in the shop, but once you are seated at your table you may choose to take off your mask if you’d like. Hand sanitizer is provided on all tables. Please bring your own writing utensils. Altar exhibits This year, Casa Ramirez has lowered the number of altar participant invites to three. The goal is to allow the participants to have needed space and allow for social distancing when the exhibit opens. Each participant is building a personal altar dedicated to a loved one they have lost. This year’s exhibit will take place Oct. 18-Nov. 15. All are welcome.
Best After School Program Photo by Christina Martinez Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez prepares for Dia de los Muertros in the Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery classroom.
Open house The community is invited to view this year’s altar exhibit; take part in the community altar by Judy Turner by bringing a photo of your loved one that has passed to be placed on the altar; and view Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez’s “Un Gran Altar” that remembers and celebrates her husband, Macario. Chrissie shares that both
family and friends are helping build Macario’s altar. Save the date for 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. All are welcome. Coronavirus regulations for exhibit and open house: Masks are required to enter the shop. Total occupancy is limited to 20 in the shop to allow for social distancing. This year, there will not be refreshments.
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Local kids get up-close look at LEGO Truck By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
A new LEGO Store recently opened at Willowbrook Mall, which is about a 30-minute drive from the Heights, Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. But LEGO-loving kids in the area did not have to go far to get some of their favorite interlocking toys, and their parents didn’t have to pay for them, either. To promote the Oct. 2 opening of the new Houston location, the LEGO Truck made multiple stops in the area earlier this week, allowing families to get a sneak peek at the store’s offerings as well as a complimentary minibuilding set of their choice. The first local event was held around midday Sunday in the parking lot of Resource One Credit Union at the corner of West 43rd Street and Oak Forest Drive, where a line of families formed to get an up-close look at the truck – which was not made out of LEGOs but showcased several toys made with LEGOs. “It’s a real exciting attraction to have in the neighborhood,” said Oak Forest resident Matt Brown, who brought his two kids. “It’s great to see everyone out riding their bikes and walking over. It’s a good distraction given everything that’s going on.” Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held entirely outdoors and most visitors wore masks. They also were asked to remain at least 6 feet apart from people not from the same household, and children or their parents grabbed the mini-building kits of their choice to limit contact with others, including the LEGO Store employees on hand. The LEGO Truck made a stop at the Garden Oaks Spark Park later Sunday and earlier this week visited Jaycee Park in Timbergrove Manor and the Historic Heights Fire Sta-
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Area kids receive mini-building kits during a LEGO Truck stop event last Sunday in Oak Forest.
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Photo by Adam Zuvanich Oak Forest resident Andrew Fuhrmann, left, holds his son, Jake, as they check out the LEGO Truck last Sunday at Resource One Credit Union, 1400 W. 43rd St.
tion. Elizabeth Villarreal, president of the Oak Forest Homeowners Association, said she jumped at the chance to host a tour stop when contacted by the LEGO Store. She then got permission to use the credit union property. “I wanted to put some smiles on faces,” Villarreal said. “It’s just something fun for families to come out and do that doesn’t take a lot of time. But the kids are walking away with an actual mini LEGO building kit.” According to the LEGO
Store, the free kits distributed during the tour stops can be exchanged for another free gift at the store. Oak Forest resident Matthew Notley brought his three kids to see the truck because of their affinity for LEGOs. The draw was much the same for Oak Forest residents Henry and Jennifer Rodriguez, whose son and daughter left with racecar and UFO kits. “He loves LEGOs,” Henry Rodriguez said of his son, who has the same name. “So we’re here.”
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MAKING IT SAFER TO GET HEALTH CARE IN THE NEW NORMAL Amid a global pandemic, signs of a “new normal” are everywhere: face masks, hand sanitizer stations, 6-foot markers, acrylic partitions—sights that would have looked totally out of place 6 months ago in any grocery store, shopping mall or restaurant.
expanded telehealth or virtual care appointments and other innovations that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
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With Memorial Hermann 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care, you can answer questions online or speak with a healthcare provider via video about your current symptoms. You’ll receive a diagnosis, treatment plan and medically necessary prescriptions within 30 minutes.
Virtual care or telemedicine is ideal when you need to see a healthcare provider for non-emergency care and Even hospitals and medical facilities, where rigorous minor illnesses. Virtual care is also good when you antiseptic procedures have always been part of the daily have a minor injury, cannot get in to see your primary routine, are taking heightened precautions to avert the care physician or don’t need blood work or urinalysis. spread of COVID-19. To meet this unprecedented Sometimes, virtual care can be used for follow-up challenge, Memorial Hermann Health System has appointments, including post-surgery follow-ups. With initiated dozens of changes and innovations to protect virtual care, healthcare providers can examine you via patients, staff and the community. video on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Safe Wait™ is the protocol used throughout the Memorial Hermann system that reinforces social distancing in waiting areas and other safety measures. Safe Wait also minimizes the time patients wait for individual exam rooms and staggers appointment times. And, anyone who enters a medical facility is screened and provided with a surgical mask. At Memorial Hermann Emergency Centers, clear plastic sneeze guards at triage stations separate medical personnel from incoming patients. The hospital system has also adopted a modified visitor policy that limits one adult visitor per patient, with a few exemptions, to help reduce disease transmission. Virus protection has even taken to the air. To safeguard trauma patients and staff, a Memorial Hermann Life Flight® helicopter designated for COVID-19 transport has been specially outfitted with the same high-level disinfectant process used in operating rooms to avoid contamination. According to Memorial Hermann’s Chief Medical and Quality Officer, Dr. Angela A. Shippy, the system combines sanitizing spray with UV light technology to render viruses incapable of reproducing.
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Memorial Hermann-affiliated medical practices also have implemented a set of Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) practice standards. All patients and visitors—in addition to employees, employee contractors, vendors and physician partners—are required to clear a health screening and wear the surgical mask provided upon entry while in the facility. All patients, physicians and staff members wear masks when they are within 6 feet of each other. Physicians and staff wear N95 masks and face shields during any procedure with a high risk of airborne transmission.
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Memorial Hermann Medical Group patients can connect with a healthcare provider from the comfort of home with a Virtual Office Visit for minor illnesses, medication refills, chronic disease management and wellness checkups during regular clinic hours. Both 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care and Virtual Office Visits are available via your Everyday Well account. If you don’t already have an Everyday Well account, your provider can give you step-by-step directions on how to sign up, or you can visit everydaywell.com/signup. Through the Everyday Well app, you also can find physicians, access health records, view lab and imaging results, send and receive secure messages with your healthcare team and more—all via computer, tablet or smartphone.
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For now, the emphasis remains on overcoming the threat of COVID-19 through careful attention to public health measures, including maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, performing frequent handwashing, sanitizing high-touch items and doing other infection-conscious behaviors. “As we navigate this ‘new normal’ together, it’s important that we all keep doing everything we can to beat this disease,” Dr. Shippy said. As the pandemic continues, one of the biggest lessons being learned is that making an effort to stay healthy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. At Memorial Hermann, we are committed to ensuring the safety of the community we serve, as well as those on the front lines of health care.
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Houston Heights Association announces bike rally winners
Help for dealing with dog dandruff tion diet. During an elimination diet, you’ll eliminate certain foods from your dog’s diet for a time and then slowly reintroduce them to see if your dog reacts. This helps to parse out what foods might be causing the issue and will help to guide you on what to avoid going forward. Some dogs with dandruff have autoimmune systems issues. When this happens, the dog’s body attacks the sebaceous glands (that produce oil) in the dog’s skin and destroys them. When this happens, medications (both topical and oral) can help to get the body back on track. Endocrine problems can also cause skin issues. When a dog’s thyroid isn’t working properly, this can cause excess steroids to be produced
can food sensitivities. Dear Tabby, Our Chocolate lab has terrible dandruff! It seems to get worse when he’s excited. Frequent bathing seems to help, but lately we just can’t get on top of the problem. What’s going on? Living in a Snowglobe in Garden Oaks Dear Living in a Snowglobe, Canine dandruff is a common problem and can have all sorts of causes. The reasons your dog is experiencing dandruff can be related to seasonal allergies or a more serious skin condition. Drier months of the year (like winter) can make the problem worse, as
Rule out infection There’s a chance your dog could have a skin infection that is causing the dandruff. A skin scrape, taken by your vet, can rule out yeast or a parasitic issue. If this is the problem, treatment is readily available and should have your pooch back to normal quickly. Treating dog dandruff After a visit to your vet, and providing that skin cultures come back negative for infection and parasites, your vet might start with a closer look at your dog’s food. There’s a chance your dog has a food sensitivity that is causing the dandruff. In this case, your vet might help you on a guided elimina-
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It appears to have been another successful bike rally and scavenger hunt for the Houston Heights Association (HHA), and a number of area residents wound up winners last weekend. The HHA held an encore bicycle rally from Oct. 2-4, starting from the Heights Fire Station at 107 W. 12th St. and setting out on the event’s 5-mile and 15-mile routes. The first bike rally of the year was held over Memorial Day weekend. While announcing the scavenger hunt winners via Facebook on Tuesday, HHA Executive Director Emily Guyre said a total of 415 people participated in the encore rally. Out of the 200 participants in the 15-mile event, Katie Shephard won the grand prize
in the dog’s body. As a result, the dog’s system becomes inflamed. Medications can help with thyroid issues as well. Home treatment Experts recommend regular bathing (which it sounds like you’re already doing), an Omega fatty acid supplement to help your dog’s skin, a humidifier in the home during the colder months, when the heater might be running more often, as well as a high quality diet. These tips might help to lessen the severity of your dog’s dandruff and help you to feel a bit less like you live in a snowglobe!
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Leptospirosis is a bacteria that dogs can acquire from contaminated water and/or exploring areas where wildlife have eliminated their urine. Common carriers of Lepto are other dogs, raccoons, opossums and rats. Many other animals can be affected, including people and squirrels. Clinically in dogs we see acute liver and kidney failure with Lepto. Often there is fever, vomiting and many other symptoms. Diagnosis involves blood panels, urinalysis and state lab testing. This takes time and cannot always confirm Lepto on the initial testing. Treatment must be quick and aggressive before permanent organ damage occurs and the dog dies. Why are Lepto cases increasing? Are we encroaching on wildlife areas more? Are we testing and diagnosing more often? Are new Lepto serovars emerging? Are we vaccinating less than years past? The vaccine lasts one year (at best). ONLY your vet should give it after evaluating your dogs individual needs and exposure risk. There may be some reasons why some dogs should not receive this as there is with other vaccines. All pets should be observed at home after any vaccine is given. Unlikely but possible adverse reactions can occur especially if vaccines are not administered professionally. Again, ground water and wildlife (especially urban rats) exposure constitute the greatest but not only risk. Warm spring rains and summer floods increase the incidence of Lepto in dogs who then spread it to others.
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by virtue of a tiebreaker. After tying with Rubena Gracia by guessing correctly on 49 of the 60 clues provided, Shephard guessed the combined weight of all the pumpkins on the route to win first place – a $250 gift card to Blue Line Bike Lab at 1504 Yale St. Gracia won a $150 gift card to Blue Line, while third-place winner Shelley Finley received a $50 gift card. In the 5-mile event, the Price family was the first-place winner among 215 participants, receiving a $50 gift card to Blue Line. Second-place finisher Norman Ritchie was the winner of a $25 gift card to A 2nd Cup coffee shop, and third-place winner Stacy Upchurch got a $15 gift card to Red Dessert Dive bakery. For information on upcoming HHA events, visit the organization’s website at houstonheights.org/.
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THE PUBLIC. The Leader • Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 • Page 7B
Teen charged with manslaughter in June 9 shooting death at apartment By Adam Zuvanich
pronounced dead at the scene, and Reyes was on scene when Houston Police Department officers arrived, according to court documents. Citing investigators’ Aug. 25 interview with Reyes, court records show that Reyes and a friend were dropped off at the apartment by Reyes’ mother and were bringing household pesticide to Calixto. While Reyes and his friend were sitting across from Calixto and his younger brother, Calixto was handling a gun brought by Reyes, according to court
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An 18-year-old Houston man is facing manslaughter charges for his alleged role in the June shooting death of a younger teenager. Harris County court records show that Eduardo Reyes, 18, told police he accidentally shot 15-year-old Jesus Calixto in the chest while visiting the victim at the Plaza Real Apartments, located at 3820 Sherwood Ln., on the afternoon of June 9. Calixto was
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documents. The gun jammed while Calixto was handling it, and Reyes subsequently grabbed the gun and tried to correct the malfunction, court records show. While holding the gun with his right hand and his index finger on the trigger, Reyes accidentally pulled the trigger and shot Calixto, according to court documents. Reyes was charged with manslaughter Oct. 1 and is out of jail on bond, court records show.
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HPD investigating hitand-run crash near area By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Houston police are looking into a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead week. The victim, a man whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Houston Police Department. In a news release from the department, HPD said officers
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responded to a call in the 5100 block of the North Freeway about 7:50 p.m. Oct. 2 after a woman exiting the freeway caught sight of the victim lying in the dark on the ramp and called police. Police said the man’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact HPD’s Hit and Run unit at 713247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
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Page 8B • Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 • The Leader
St. Pius X races past Concordia Lutheran By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
After stumbling to the school’s first losing season in nearly a decade last fall, St. Pius X was looking for answers when new head coach Greg Cranfill took over. It looks like any lingering doubts have been eliminated thus far. After a season-opening victory over Lutheran High North on Sept. 25, the Panthers followed it up with another impressive performance last week, using a 27-point second quarter to race past Tomball Concordia Lutheran 47-14 at Parsley Field. Undra Ferrow, who was converted from linebacker to tailback this season, followed a 162-yard, two-touchdown performance against Lutheran High North last week with an-
other prolific game last week. Ferrow ran for 146 yards and two more scores against Concordia Lutheran as the Panthers (2-0) racked up 197 yards on the ground. Quarterback Carson Rodgers, meanwhile, looks to have settled into his starting role. The senior signal caller threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Receivers Rickey Thomas, Jr. (153 yards) and Logan Tanner (137 yards) also shined for the second consecutive week. Hayden Payne had nine tackles and an interception for a Panthers defense that pitched a secondhalf shutout. In other private-school action, Lutheran High North and St. Thomas each dropped to 0-2 on the season with losses to The Village School and Dobie, respectively, last week. Kamare Shorts (304 to-
LAST WEEK’S SCORES Booker T. Washington 20, Scarborough 0 Brazosport 58, Waltrip 0 St. Pius X 47, Tomball Concordia Lutheran 14 Dobie 42, St. Thomas 14 Village School 49, Lutheran High North 48
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Photo by Wayne Donnelly St. Pius X running back Undra Ferrow goes airborne to avoid a defender during last week’s game against Concordia Lutheran at Parsley Field. Ferrow rushed for 146 yards in the Panthers’ 47-14 victory.
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ADHD, from P. 1B help. However, they may be struggling behaviorally.” Zihlman said there is a stigma about the medications for ADHD as well as the disorder itself. “I tell parents that (ADHD) doesn’t mean that your child is not smart,” she said. “A lot of these kids are highly intelligent. They just have executive function deficits.” Some, like Heights resident Jenna Taylor, have learned to appreciate their individuality. “Now, I love the super-
tal yards, five touchdowns) and Jaaron Henderson (121 receiving yards, two touchdowns) led the Lions in their 49-48 loss to The Village School. For St. Thomas, 317 total yards from quarterback Maddox Kopp and 125 receiving yards from Cameron Bonner were not enough as the Eagles were unable to recover from a 28-point halftime deficit in a 42-14 loss. In public school action around the area, Booker T. Washington kicked its season off with a 20-0 victory over Scarborough to match its win total from last season. Waltrip, in its first game under new head coach Jeremy Kirt, lost 58-0 against Brazosport. A rundown of last week’s games and this week’s schedule involving area teams is below and to the left.
powers of hyper-focus, creativity, problem-solving, attention to minor details, the ability to spot things that are out of place in a project and the ability to multitask easily that come with the diagnosis,” she said. “As a child, ADD was seen as a hindrance, but now I see the gifts that are part of the unique way my brain organizes and processes information. Yes, I still put on music and go to a quiet room to focus, but those are things that can help everyone.”
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