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Oak Forest stunned with fallout of fire investigation By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
A quiet, peaceful morning on Richelieu Lane was shattered suddenly Dec. 30 as flames suddenly shot out of the windows of a corner house near Oak Forest Drive—and the fallout has shocked the neighborhood. The Houston Police Department Homicide Division is now investigating what was deemed a “suspicious” fire in which a husband and wife were among three dead in the 1300 block of Richelieu Lane in Oak Forest last Friday morning. The three deceased have now been identified as David Flanery (a Leader Reader’s Choice area plumber for more than 30
years), his wife Vicki Acker Flanery, 63, and her father Charles Morton Acker, 96. “It is a suspicious death– we are definitely taking a look into it. It is what we would consider more than just a normal house fire,” HPD spokesperson Jodi Silva had said at the scene last week. According to the Houston Fire Department, the blaze began around 5:30 a.m. at a home in the 1300 block of Richelieu Lane near Oak Forest Drive. Upon arrival to the scene, officials said heavy, 50-foot flames were shooting out of the home. Once the blaze was extinguished, however, investigators found something more troubling. Upon further investigation, HPD Homicide investigators
have deemed the incident an apparent murder suicide. All three victims were found in separate areas of the home, with David Flanery suffering what investigators say is an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. “Mr. Acker was found inside the garage apartment, Ms. Flanery was found inside the residence and David Flanery was found in the backyard,” the report from investigators reads. “All three persons had apparent gunshot wounds to the head and were pronounced dead at the scene. Further investigation determined the incident was an apparent murder-suicide.” However, the residing sentiment is denial that the wellliked family, who had lived
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann HPD Homicide investigators were called to the scene of a fatal house fire last week in Oak Forest.
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Cisneros: Empowering neighborhoods Residents near Coltivare on White Oak are voicing their complaints about parking issues.
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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com When Woodland Heights resident Karla Cisneros won the run-off election last December to become the councilmember for District H, she knew that there was a lot of work to be done. Far ranging in area and demographically diverse, District H not only includes the more prosperous areas of Woodland Heights, Monte Beach and the First and Sixth wards but also communities like the Near Northside, Independence Heights, Northline/Eastex Jensen, and Denver Harbor on the Houston Ship Channel, which struggle more economically. “Things take a while to see,” said Cisneros of her efforts in the last year to address the needs of her constituents. “It’s been a roller coaster. You never know what the next phone call, the next e-mail will be.” One bright spot off the bat, according to Cisneros, is her experience with Mayor Sylvester Turner and her fellow council members. “I have appreciated how cordial colleagues have been,” she said. “The mayor set the tone. Not that everyone thinks the same way but there’s collaboration. It’s an exciting place to be, with good leadership.” Cisneros’ confidence was bolstered by the unanimous passage of a city budget last May, as well as the mayor’s plan to deal with the pension issue for fire fighters, police and city employees, which has been a major player in the city’s financial woes. This October, the council voted 16 to 1 in favor of the plan – which includes an increase in employee contributions, a decrease of some Cost of Living adjustments, and the eventual end
This is the second in a 3-part series of interviews with the Houston City Council members who represent our area of the city.
to the DROP program, which had allowed fire fighters and police officers to receive retirement funds while still collecting a city paycheck – that now goes to the Texas Legislature for approval. “I am very hopeful, although [the plan] will not provide immediate relief, it will eliminate the $5 Billion pension debt over a 30-year period,” Cisneros said. “The mayor told us that 2016 was bad and 2017 will be worse, budget wise.” The lack of funds is preventing the city from hiring police. Cisneros said that new Police Chief Art Acevedo is
being well received but doesn’t have the resources he needs for a city this size. “People ask me ‘where are the police?’” said Cisneros. “The estimate is that at minimum 600 additional police officers are needed. That means $85 to $90 million in salary and another $35 million in equipment.” Another piece of the financial puzzle that will help pay for urgent needs? Next fall, voters will be asked to remove the self-imposed revenue cap which prevents the city on spending its money on infrastructure and city services. “Nobody else is hurting us but us,” said Cisneros, who anticipates some push back on the vote come November 2017. While Cisneros is not an advocate for TIRZ because she thinks the infrastructure improvements are not equitable, the zones are a work around for now to get improvements made. “The mayor has said there will be no new TIRZ, but maybe some expansions,” said Cisneros. The Council District Service Funds that she does have available includes $250,000 from the General Fund and $500,000 which can be used for public works projects. Cisneros intends to use the district services fund money for a sidewalk improvement program, which will be mostly used for repair, with some new links. She’s also excited about acquiring some land from METRO left over from rail construction. “It’s not big enough for them to sell, but we could turn them into pocket parks,” she said. Part of the public works money has been earmarked for neighborhood traffic management programs, as well as speed trailers and equipSee Cisneros, P. 4A
have described the family as sweet and friendly, and had never heard anything suspicious coming from the home.
The Leader is bringing back one of the most popular contests in the area, but with a slight change and a new charity. Leader Lovables, our search for the cutest and most adorable pets in the market, kicks off today and culminates with the winners being announced in the Feb. 11 edition of The Leader. In reintroducing “Lovables” to the community, The Leader has partnered with Heightsbased Friends for Life as the recipient of proceeds from this contest. Here are the details: Any person in the community who thinks they have the cutest cat, dog, bird, fish or elephant in the community (the last actually being illegal) can enter the pet in this contest. The cost for entry is $20 and there is no limit on the number of pets a person can enter. The Leader Lovable nomination period will last until Friday, Jan. 20, and there are three ways to enter your pet in the contest: 1. Log on to www.theleadernews. com and press the “Leader Lovables” tab at the top right of the page. From that page, select “Entry” and fill in the blanks, or; 2. Email a picture of your pet and a contact number to pets@theleadernews.com and someone will contact you for payment options, or; 3. Stop by The Leader office at 3500 East T.C. Jester Blvd., Suite A, and drop off a picture and payment. Once all pet nominations are submitted by Jan. 20, voting will begin immediately via our website and through inperson ballots at The Leader office. In year’s past, voting was based solely on how many people went online and submitted votes for a specific pet. But that has changed this year. Instead, votes will cost $1, with proceeds supporting Friends for Life. “We had this contest for two years, in 2013 and 2014, and the reason we stopped was because the voting process became almost malicious,” said Leader Publisher Jonathan McElvy. “We looked at ways to bring the contest back, and found there were others around the area that charge for votes. That takes away the ability of people to sit at a computer all day and just keep pressing votes. And with the proceeds going to a charity this year, we think a vote is worth $1.” See Lovables P. 4A
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Fallen tree more than just a tall oak By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Many neighborhoods in the Heights (and all around The Leader area) take a certain pride in their historic nature and naturally serene look, and often times the smallest things mean the most to residents; and in this case the cutting down of a neighbor’s tree has caused a bit of unrest. When Lloyd Bridges looked over to the neighboring yard at his home on Teetshorn Street earlier this week, he saw a sight he could not believe— the pecan tree which had towered over numerous yards had been removed over the course of five days during the Christmas holidays. To Bridges, the massive oak had represented more than simply a mass of foliage, and stands as a microcosm of a larger, saddening sentiment for the area. “The trees were here first. These big trees are older than anyone else here,� he said in an email. “They are living
Photos submitted Shown here are the shots before and after a towering pecan tree which a resident says was cut down by his neighbors on the premise of sickliness. To him it stands not just as another tree down, but another sign of the Heights ushering an era of buildings and more, thereby losing its inherent charm.
things, but for the purposes of property rights, are the same as dirt or rocks. No value is attached to their beauty.� On a particular lot, fewer trees in theory allow more “improvements� and a higher monetary value. However, Bridges believes that following such a philosophy so religiously conflicts with the actual effect of the act on the commu-
nity at large. “Overall, in the long term, the trees contribute to the character and value of living in the neighborhood, and so removing all the trees would decrease the value of everyone’s land,� he said, Such beauty and value, he says, is vital to the character of the historic neighborhood in which his home on Teets-
horn Street sits. With the large pecan tree no longer standing guard over his backyard, Bridges said the loss represents a step closer to losing the neighborhood’s charm (which could evaporate if more follow the previous homeowners lead) and ushering in more buildings in nature’s place. Additionally, he says the loss of this tree (and others should the trend continue), could have other unintended ill effects on the neighborhood, such as having no barrier between them and noise from nearby I-45, which wind through the trees provides; while the increased heat load (with no shade in summer) could mean more electricity used for cooling uses. “I don’t think that this loss should go unremarked. Our commons are now a little bit smaller, the Heights is now a little bit more like Katy,� Bridges said. “These grand trees are often the oldest living members of our neighborhood.�
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Here’s more evidence of our frail psyche E ver wonder what kind of emails the publisher of a newspaper receives? Of course you don’t, so just pretend. About 10 percent come from people happy or mad with us. The other 90 percent are from people who want free publicity. You’re going to think I made this up, but any of you are welcome to scroll through my deleted emails any time you’d like (which would make you a bit creepy). In the span of one hour earlier this week, here’s a sampling of what the free-publicity hounds sent: A PR flak in The Woodlands invited me to attend an EXCLUSIVE tour of the Houston Boat Show Set-Up. Can you imagine the utter joy of watching dually trucks back trailers into NRG Center? Deleted. Another fellow asked me to please promote the Cattle Raisers Convention in San Antonio on March 31, because, well, he probably doesn’t know that the average lot in our coverage area is about the size of a cattle pin. A recording studio called Prosthetic Records asked if we’d promote their upcoming show called Hour of Penance, which will obviously have you slapping your knee with good times. According to their release, here’s all you need to know about the show: “Death metal is
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more than just music, it transcends such a limited mortal state of mind. Death metal is the aural expression of humanity’s darkest side...” Sign me up! Deleted. The Democratic National Convention has delivered some particularly nasty notes lately. On this specific morning, they wanted members of the media to know they were bolstering their operation to support the investigation of Ivan Drago’s steroid use during the election. Deleted. A group of writers, aptly calling themselves #WritersResist, want us to cover their “Writers Resist” protest on Inauguration Day because they plan on defending Democracy in the “Alt-Right Era.” OK, I don’t even know how to explain that one, and I’m still trying to get my arms around when the Liberal Press Machine actually made “alt-right” part of our modern-day lexicon. Deleted.
I’m on the FBI’s press release list (not most wanted, I don’t think), and this morning, they needed us to publish a story about the “Bicycle Bank Bandit” who made off with a lot of cash. So we’re having a hard time catching dudes with sweatshirts on Schwinns now? A sweet lady somewhere near Westheimer sent me a note asking if we’d publicize her event in a couple of weeks called “Rose pruning done right.” I’m not kidding. All of these emails came within 60 minutes of each other, including one from the Baylor College of Medicine wondering if we’d like to interview a doctor who has serious concerns about reality TV. The title of the press release read: “Expert cautions reality television love might not be so real.” Well stop the presses. You’re telling me that a handful of meticulous men and women who go on national TV and swap spit in mansions with fine champagne and SUV limos may not be real? Get out of here! If that gets you a little depressed at the beginning of a New Year, I may just have the cure, which I obviously found in an email. Just before Christmas, the subject line read: “Professional Hugs and Cuddles: Now Available in
Our well-read Leader THE TUNNEL -- It began a year or so ago when an obscure New York City developer named Donald Trump, who apparently hosted a TV show that appealed to those with double digit IQs, announced he was running for president. That made a good joke all around and everyone said he would lose. Trump predicted the reason for outcome: “This election is rigged!” He would make this accusation in every speech. He didn’t go into details. Then an odd thing happened in the campaign. Hacked emails from the Democratic campaign began appearing on WikiLeaks. Confidential memos about how to defeat the Bernie Sanders campaign, and Leon Panetta, Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, was caught calling Chelsea “a spoiled brat.” On and on the secret and damaging memos came to light. Oddly enough, nothing from the Republican campaigns. Not a word, not a secret plan, nary what Trump thought about his GOP opponents. Of course, he made it clear all along what he thought of them – “idiots,” “no energy,” “not presidential looking” and more. I had to look into this. My first stop was at the Democratic National Committee Ode-kay Oom-ray. I knocked on the door. “What’s the secret password?” a voice from inside asked. “I don’t know,” I replied. The door opened. “That’s it. We can’t be too careful. Someone has been hacking our emails. That seems strange after we hired a security firm, KGB, Inc. They came highly recommended by Stasi & Sons,” This may be the problem, but I needed more information. Then, just a week or so before Election Day, FBI Director James Comey released a confidential memo only to members of Congress saying that the FBI was reinvestigating Hillary’s emails. A few days after that, Comey sent Congress a second secret memo wondering how the first message got out to the public, and adding that the FBI really didn’t find anything new in the second batch of emails. But the damage was done – the American people discovered that Congress can’t keep a secret. In my investigation, I went to the GOP headquarters. It wasn’t easy getting past the armed guards, land mines and searchlights. Did I mention the dogs? “What’s the password?” a voice behind the steel door asked. “Actually, we need to know how you feel about his Imperial Majesty’s life, campaign, appointees and other details. You have to know the real Donald J. Trump before you can come in. We understand there’s been some leaking of information going on in this election campaigns.” I had to think. “He promised to pay for his own campaign, and didn’t. He said we have the worst murder rate in 45 years, which is false. He said time and again that he would never
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settle the many suits against him and his Trump University, and settled for $25 million. He dodged the military draft because he said he had a bone spur on one foot, but can’t remember which foot or the name of the doctor who wrote Trump’s get out of the draft free letter. He said he’d release his federal income taxes after the election. He hasn’t and probably won’t. Am I getting warm? He said he’d drain the swamp of Washington insiders and bring in fresh faces. So far he’s appointed three retired generals, most of Goldman Sachs executives and thus far they have a combined wealth of fourteen billion – billion – dollars. And he keeps saying how he won ‘by a landslide.’ He did get more votes in the Electoral College, but he lost to Hillary Clinton by more than three point eight million votes, the most ever for a losing candidate. Landslide? He got stomped.” There was a pause behind the door. “What’s your point?” I never got in, so I sought advice from my paranoid mentor, Deep Threat. “It’s easy to see what happened in the campaign. First, the Democrats couldn’t have picked a worst candidate, except there weren’t any others. Poor Bernie was just .too radical for most voters. Hillary had that nomination locked up since she lost to Obama. But she was carrying more baggage than a Wells Fargo stage. Oops, bad analogy. Millions of American don’t just dislike the Clintons’ politics, they personally hate them. Why not? With their awful deeds, like running a tunnel from a New York City pizza parlor to run children into their sex ring. No wonder that patriot from North Carolina took a gun into the shop and fired off a round or two. You heard that Hillary had a sexchange operation, and eats live mice. It must be true, I got it from social media. I mean, Facebook never lies.” I got up to leave. “This is ridiculous. Next you’ll be telling me that Hillary won the election.” “That’s supposed to be top secret.” My last stop was in a tunnel running from a New York pizza parlor to the DMC, where I met the Russian’ best agent, the Kremlin Gremlin. “I’m not here. I never told you anything and when you finish this conversation, burn the words. It is true that Putin and Trump exchange messages, emails and the occasional Valentine. And, yes, U.S. techies traced the rumors about Hillary’s health
issues to Moscow. But we had nothing to do with leaking the emails from Hillary -- numbers 23 through 34,998 -- or those embarrassing the Democratic Party -- series 1 through 776 – and we didn’t plant a listening device under the Democrats’ meeting table, It’s a mere a coincidence that the bug’s letters were in Cyrillic. We didn’t rig the election.” I noticed that, as he talked, his nose was growing longer. “The Russians simply took advantage of -- how do Americans say? -- gullibility and stupidity,” I then asked, “So Trump was the Manchurian candidate?” He laughed. “More like the Gregorian candidate.” “But the presidential election was not rigged? I asked. “Nyet, Trump was right. The election was rigged. He just didn’t say how.”
Houston.” Now, if you’re like me, your reaction would have been something like, “What the… No way!” Professional hugs and cuddles? Is this some sort of millennial brainchild where we have an artificial intelligence creature walking around cuddling us any time the wind blows our hair in the wrong direction? I couldn’t resist. Professional research dictated that I point my web browser over to HoustonCuddler. com. Give their PR lady, who also happens to be their CEO and Chief Hugger, credit. Apparently – though I won’t be convinced until one of you emails me and tells me you’ve purchased said service – you can pay someone to come cuddle with you for an hour. Or a day. Among all the flowery talk throughout the website, this is what I found most convincing: “If you’ve come to this website, it is DEFINITELY not by accident. You need me and I need you. I came forth, into this human body, as a very pure form of divine love. Life caused me to loose [she meant “lose,” I think] my way at times, but I still feel the strong surges of love and compassion flow to me and through me. I am on this earth to share my love… my compassion… and my energy with you.”
Speaking of loose. All along the pages of this website, you can find beautiful nuggets of compassion. You can also find the pricing. The standard offering is $80 for an hour. Twelve straight hours of having a snuggle buddy will run you a cool grand. (Not sure if that includes potty breaks or not.) You can get an overnight stay for $800, but this is purely platonic stuff, according to the site. So an overnighter is cheaper than 12 hours of spooning splendidness? There are other fees associated with this service, so buyer beware. You’ll have to pony up $30 for a background check, you’ll need another $20 for an initial consultation (basically, can the provider wrap her arms around you kind of stuff). Oh, and you’ll need to pay $0.54 for every mile your cuddling comrade must travel. So if you turned the page to 2017 and need to feel a very pure form of divine love, I guess you’ve got your options now. You can thank me later for keeping you abreast of the recent trends in the continued frailty of the human psyche. I think I’ll go hug my wife and boys. Email jonathan@theleadernews.com
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Big Fix Houston now on schedule By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader Six months ago, The Leader broke the story about Houston Councilwoman Karla Cisneros, District H, and her idea to unite the city for a “spay and neuter day� to reduce the number of stray cats and dogs in Houston’s communities. Cisneros has accomplished her lofty objective: “Big Fix Houston� is officially on the schedule. On Feb. 11, 2017, this firstof-its-kind collaboration between public agencies, civic leaders, businesses, and nonprofit animal rescue groups will unite to fight animal overpopulation. The project is focusing first on the ten areas of the city with the greatest need. Volunteers will educate residents and provide them with vouchers for free spay, neuter, vaccinations and micro-chipping for their pets. These services will be provided through cooperating private veterinary services as well as both the Houston and Harris County shelters. “Our city has a huge problem with stray cats and dogs. It is not a matter of rounding them all up and sending them somewhere else, or placing them in shelters for adoption. There are just too many of them. We must stop it where it starts. We must spay and neuter our pets.� Cisneros stated. “I am very excited about the response we are getting from
is one of the co-founders of the AJL, a rescue and advocacy agency specializing in the Heights, Oak Forest, Garden Oaks and surrounding communities. Graves and the team at AJL have been involved with Big Fix Houston since its inception. “Volunteers with AJL will set up booths on February 11 in Independence Heights and Acres Homes. Residents in those communities will have received mailed invitations to participate, and directions to our booths that day. When the residents meet us, we will then give them vouchers to redeem spay and neuter services for free at participating providers.� Graves explained. “Our objective is to spay and neuter 1,000 pets.� While city officials have been helpful organizing the event, it is not entirely funded by the city. AJL and other rescue groups are charged with raising funds of $100,000. Graves and her team have a goal of raising $10,000 of the total required. How can The Leader readers help, we asked Graves? “People can help us raise funds. Set up a fundraising page and ask your friends and family, or give at https:// www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/animal-justiceleague/ big-fix-houston. We need all the help we can get to solve this big problem!� Graves concluded.
Photo submitted Oak Forest resident Jennifer Graves is one of the co-founders of the Animal Justice League, a pet rescue and advocacy group specializing in the near northside. Here, Graves rescues a stray puppy in Independence Heights.
the community - from other council members, and Harris County officials. Our objective is to make this an annual event and we are off to a good start.� Just how big a problem is pet overpopulation in Houston? Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, or BARC, estimates the number of stray or homeless pets is greater than one million. Unwanted cats and dogs wander the streets and scavenge along the bayous to survive;
their presence and suffering undermine the quality of life throughout. Data shows that the most effective tool against the continuing proliferation of unwanted pets, is an aggressive, free or low cost, spay-neuter program. About 20 partner organizations, spearheaded by the nonprofit agency “Unity for a Solution,� have joined together to support the initiative. One of those 20 is the Animal Justice League. Oak Forest resident Jennifer Graves
Neighbors: Manning celebrates 103rd birthday By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com A big birthday wish goes to Bertha Manning who celebrated her 103rd birthday on Dec. 26. Bertha is a resident at Brookdale Heights and had a weekend of celebrations! Bertha enjoyed cake, flowers and festivities with her community and says “it pays to be 103!� Bertha moved to the Heights when she was 10 years old and recalls her family having “the only car on the block.� She attends Candlelight Church of Christ and was so happy to receive birthday flowers from her church minister. Happy belated birthday, Bertha! Fire Station 13’s Capt. William “Will� Gunderson, who was named Firefighter of the Year by the 100 Club in 2016, would like to thank The Leader community for what they’ve done for No. 13’s Firefighters over the last couple of years. Gunderson said, “In my 23 years of being with the Fire Department, I’ve never seen community support like Oak Forest has shown.� Over the last two years there has been an outpouring of appreciation to FS No. 13. Neighbors worked tirelessly to raise funds for the
Bertha Manning, resident of Brookdale Heights, celebrated 103rd birthday Dec. 26.
Firestation’s beautiful renovation, others got together and have provided very welcome monthly dinners on the first of each month (and now that group is adding Firestation No. 31 on Crosstimbers!), other ladies and gentlemen bring cakes, pies and goodies, St. Stephen’s Methodist Church and Boy Scout Troop No. 604 were very generous sharing their space with the displaced firefighters and their equipment during the renovation, Hartz Krispy Fried Chicken on Pinemont brought a chicken dinner and fed the hungry firefighters, Sheraton Hotel provided the firefight-
and Parliamentarian - Greg Cain. The first 2017 General Meeting of the Oak Forest Homeowners Association will be on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Candlelight Park Community Center at 7 p.m. For more information please go to www. myoakforest.org. R.D. Kissling, President of the Board of K-9 Angels Rescue, wanted to share with our community, “2016 has been another incredible year for K9 Angels Rescue. Thanks to all of our volunteers, donors, supporters and adopters, we have had another recordbreaking year. As I write this note, we are at a 2016 total of 1,006 dogs rescued from Houston-area high kill shelters. This is an increase of 150 dogs from 2015 which is a testament to the dedication and hard work of all members of our organization. By year-end, K-9AR will have rescued and re-homed 3400 dogs since we formed in 2012! K-9AR wants to wish you a Happy New Year. We depend on each of you, whether you volunteer, foster, donate, adopt, or support us in any other way, for our continued success. Together we are making a positive difference for the animals and people in Houston and Harris County.�
ers working on Thanksgiving with a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner, and recently the Oak Forest Book Club dropped off Yeti cups for all four shifts as an amazing and much appreciated Christmas gift. “Firestation No. 13 would like to say a very sincere thank you. It means a lot to us that the community cares and we LOVE Oak Forest and the surrounding community. A lot of people may not be able to come to visit the station and I want them all to know we are so grateful for all of the citizens in the community supporting us the way they do – it builds a better relationship.� Gunderson added, “People are more than welcome to come and say hello – please bring the kids to see the firestation and fire truck!� The Oak Forest Homeowners Association elected a new Executive Board Dec. 12. The Executive Board Members will officially take office on Jan. 1, 2017 and will serve for one year. The new Executive Board members are as follows: President - Martha M. Mears; 1st Vice President - Chris Lurix; 2nd Vice President - Jonathan Crites; Treasurer - Rufus Estis; Secretary - Linda Kelly; Sargentat-Arms - Kenneth Mears;
Lovables from P. 1A Voting on the contest will last until Friday, Feb. 3, at noon. Another change in the contest is that votes won’t be the only determining factor in whether a pet wins. There will be three categories in the contest: Cats, Dogs and Other.
From the votes cast between Jan. 20 and Feb. 3, the Top 5 vote getters will become finalists. The Leader will then bring in a panel of three judges who will select five more finalists in each category. On Feb. 6-7, a second panel of judges will be brought in to select the first and second
place winners of each category. The winners of each category will receive a basket full of gifts and services and will have their picture published in The Leader on Feb. 11. For more information, log on to www.theleadernews. com and get the details.
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Dear Tabby, Our dog and cat are both overweight. I know this isn’t good for their health and I’d like to see them slim down in the New Year. Any advice for how to help them lose the weight and get healthier? Feeling fluffy in Forest West Dear Feeling Fluffy, It’s that time of the year, isn’t it? Humans and pets alike are reevaluating their food and lifestyle choices and vowing to make a change in their health. It’s a good time to make a change in your own health and in the health of your beloved 4-legged family members. According to www.petobesityprevention.org, an estimated 53.8% of U.S. dogs are overweight and 58.2% of U.S. cats are overweight or obese, so your pets’ plights are (sadly) the norm in our country. Most people don’t even know that their pet is overweight--or they don’t see having an overweight pet as a problem. Did you know that by keeping your pet within their ideal weight range, you can extend their lives by 2 years? That’s huge, given the life expectancy of most pets. Pet obesity can occur for a number of reasons, but the most common are lack of exercise and taking in too many calories. So, in order to lose weight, (just like humans), pets must eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple, right? Actually, it is because you call the shots in your pets’ lifestyle choices. A good place to start is to determine your pet’s ideal weights, (which your vet can help with) then formulate a diet plan that works for everyone. A pet’s age and activity level should be taken into consideration when making a diet plan.
One problem is that many pets are fed free-choice, which means food is available 24 hours a day. So, the pet eats whenever it wants. Free-choice feeding is completely unnatural for any mammal. And, (just like humans) a pet will eat when bored, instead of just when hungry. What’s more, free-feeding can contribute to unnatural hormonal changes which can make weight loss even more challenging. A pet should be fed two to four small portions a day. And the total number of calories for all meals and treats must equal the number of calories desired for weight loss. If your schedule makes it difficult to follow this strategy, there are timed automatic feeders that can help your pet get the right amount of food at specific times. It’s also critical to actually measure your pet’s food. Never guess. Use an 8 ounce measuring cup‌ not a coffee cup or a food scoop. Then be sure to dispense the exact amount of food called for in your calculations. After your have a handle on your pets’ diets, exercise is the next priority. Start out slow with a daily walk around the block for your dog and gradually build up time and distance as his stamina increases. For your cat, a hearty play session with a feather teaser-toy or a laser pointer is super fun for them and helps them to burn calories and energy. Most of all, the fact that you love your pets enough to care about their health and well-being is admirable and makes you a “gold starâ€? pet owner indeed. The time spent with your pets on walks and playing with them will greatly enhance their lives, as well as your own. After a couple of months of this new lifestyle, you might find that you and your pets are healthier, happier and ready to take on 2017. Do you have a question for Tabby? Email her at: dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com.
Pet of the Week Meet Esperanza. Although her name means “to hope� in Spanish, Esperanza didn’t have much hope when she arrived at the shelter months ago. With 5 broken bones in her back legs, she wasn’t expected to make it. After surgeries and lots of love, she’s ready to be the best pet for the right family. This 7 month old bullymix is ready for a fresh start in the New Year. To learn more, go to: www. K-9AngelsRescue.org or www.facebook.com/k9angelsrescue.
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Cisneros from P. 1A ment for the North, Northeast and Central HPD divisions and additional radar guns. “It has been a challenge because I want to make sure things are equitable,� Cisneros said. Other initiatives Cisneros has already funded and put into place are the creation of 24 new Little Free Libraries in underserved areas; Tech Connect fairs at libraries in the district to encourage area youth to learn about the resources available to them, including lessons on computer coding – and summer Tech Connect interns to provide continuing education; as well as the inaugural “Big Fix� on the second Saturday of February, where animal agencies came together to offer free or reduced-price spay and neuter surgery to prevent dog and cat overpopulation. A former teacher, Cisneros supports schools where she can. “I’m a heavy funder of after school programs,� said Cisneros. “I’ve funded every request.�
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H more, or affected Cisneros more deeply, than the murder of 11-year old Marshall Middle School student Josue Flores last May as he was walking home from school. The man charged with the murder was a homeless veteran who had been staying at the Salvation Army on N. Main. “It was profoundly heartbreaking, and the straw that broke the camel’s back [for the Near Northside], said Cisneros. “The area has more than its fair share of service providers. People were so angry and so emotional.� In the wake of the murder Cisneros put together a Calles Seguras/Safe Streets town hall meeting with more than 30 groups represented. The connections that were made at the gathering have led to some positive steps in the community, such as the Safe Walk Home Northside group who trained with the Houston police and ensure that children get safely to and from school. Holy Name Catholic Church now rings its bell five minutes before the beginning and end of school to alert the community that children will be passing through. “Motivated residents have
stepped up and taken a more active role,� said Cisneros. “It’s extra eyes on the street. Crime has dropped in the Near Northside, but many of the public safety issues remain. What is important is that they are working together and are helping themselves.� Her concern is for other neighborhoods similarly beset by crime that do not complain to the city, although she says she’s seen resident initiative popping up in other communities. Cisneros cites a group of mothers in Northline who are trying to start a civic club. And also the coming together of a Eastex Jensen elementary school with the manager of two apartment complexes who provide most of its students, as well a nearby church. Now the students have the use
of the apartment’s community room for meetings and the church is helping with tutors at the school. “Nobody knew anyone,� said Cisneros. “But they were all people who cared and who had not been previously connected. It’s not happening widely though and that’s the key.� There is much left to do for the District acknowledges Cisneros, who plans to turn her attention next to the “park desert� near Tidwell. Getting adequate healthcare in the area is a priority too. “There are so many interesting distractions but I have to put my blinders on for District H,� said Cisneros. “Creating relationships and partnerships, including big ones, is what I’m working on. That is the only way things happen.�
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The calendar. GIFT FOR ANIMALS Houston Humane Society Make second chances possible. Whether an animal is abandoned, abused, injured or hungry, your generous support of Houston Humane Society helps us care for each homeless pet that comes through the doors. Donations can be deducted from your 2016 tax return. Information: houstonhumane.org, 713-433-6421. BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene Local science fiction author Larry Rhodes will be signing his new book Graphene, Saturday, Jan. 7, from 1-3 p.m. at The Book Scene, 1820 W. 43rd. Stop by for books, fun and snacks. Information: 713-869-6117. AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Jan. 9, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-and-greet at 9:30 a.m. This month will feature Harold Nelms, registered pharmacist, who will discuss the immune system and the functions of the body. President is Richard Rabe, vice president is Terrell Holiday. Information: 713-682-4022.
INTRO TO SQUARE DANCING Fairbees Square Dance Club Fairbees Square Dance Club, is hosting two free Intro to Square Dancing nights, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and Jan. 19. Come see what Modern Western Square Dancing is all about. Great low impact exercise, fun, food, and free! The classes will be held at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Dr. No partner required, older children (preteens and teens) welcome, good family fun in a healthy, non-smoking, non-drinking environment. Basic Square Dance Lessons will begin the following Jan. 26, 6:45-8 p.m., $5 per person per lesson. Information: 713-957-2762. POKER TOURNAMENT Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em and know that now is the time to register for the semi-annual poker tournament being held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, at Houston Highway Credit Union, 8120 Washington. The entry fee/buy in is $50, dinner and drinks included. Space is limited to 40 players, first come, first serve. Information: teresa@ houstonhighwaycu.com, 713-8616735.
From the Pews. Concepts by Kingdom Dogs Ministries at First Church Heights Dog lovers should stop by First Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., and witness a unique presentation of “The Truth� in simple and practical concepts by Kingdom Dogs Ministries. The presentation will be at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8. Pastor is C. David Harrison. Call 713-861-3102 for information. The Gathering Place at St. Stephen’s The Gathering Place, a ministry for persons with memory loss and their caregivers, will be held Jan. 9, from 10 a.m.1:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Volunteers lead carepartners in fun activities and serve lunch. Caregivers may participate or use the time for a break. There is no charge to attend. Adults age 50+ are welcome to attend the VIPs luncheon Jan. 12, at 11 a.m., in the fellowship hall. The cost is $10 per person and includes entertainment with singer, Flash Shockley, and a catered lunch. RSVP to 713-686-6116.
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. Monthly pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s The free monthly pancake breakfast will be Jan. 7, 8:3010 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Bring friends and family and enjoy pancakes with all the trimmings. Immediately following the breakfast there will be a joint meeting of the Lydia Circle and United Methodist Men. Plans will be made to work together on projects around the church and community. Members should make plans to attend the meeting at 10 a.m. in Room 107. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information, visit the website at www. stmatthewsmethodist.org or call 713-697-0671. ‘Alpha’ series at The Vineyard For those interested in exploring the meaning of life, The Vineyard Church of Hous-
19TH STREET SIP AND STROLL Merchants of 19th Street Join the merchants of 19th Street for the first Third Thursdays event of 2017, Sip and Super Bowl! Let’s celebrate this historic event as our City prepares to host Super Bowl LI. We will be honoring ReBuild Houston. The event will be from 5-9 p.m. Jan. 19.
Loop West. Information: 713-8616735, heightschamber.org. OPERATION VALENTINES American Legion Post 560 The American Legion Post 560 is asking the community to create hand-made Valentine cards to honor veterans and active duty military. The deadline is Jan. 27, to ensure timely sorting and distribution. The post will be open from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 20 and Jan. 27, to receive Valentines. Look for the giant mailbox inside the post, located at 3720 Alba Rd. Information: 281-507-6321, txlegion560. org.
STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, Jan. 20 (third Friday of each month). Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook. com/AmLegionPost560/, www. txlegion560.org.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW Adolf Hoepfl Garage Car enthusiasts across greater Houston are gearing up for the seventh annual Adolf Hoepfl Garage Car Show to be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 28. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. with trophies being awarded after 2:30 p.m. All car enthusiasts are encouraged to register. Early registration is $20 and includes an event T-shirt and a goody bag. Interested individuals may also register on event day for $25. This year, participants will take a cruise down to Heights Boulevard before the show. Adolf Hoepfl and Son Garage is located at 4610 N. Shepherd Dr. Information: 713-6955071, www.adolfhoepfl.com.
ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Reserve a table and invite clients to hear from one of the nation’s leading economists about the economic outlook for Houston and beyond. Dr. Bill Gilmer, a professor of Economics at the University of Houston, will discuss business, employment, interest rates, energy and real estate. The event will be from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 26, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North
ton is hosting a series of 12 sessions titled “Alpha.� Alpha is a chance to find out more about the basics of Christian faith in a fun, relaxed setting. Food is provided, and there is no charge, no pressure and no follow-up. The first session will be from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 17. The series runs weekly through April 4. Three class times are available at two locations including the Heights and Medical Center areas. To register, visit www.houstonvineyard. org/alpha. The Vineyard Church of Houston is located at 1035 E. 11th St., and is a multi-cultural Christian congregation. For information, visit www.houstonvineyard.org.
Senior Time Event at First Church Heights Senior Time Event meets the last Tuesday of every month at First Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., in the fellowship hall, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This month’s meeting will be Jan. 31, and will feature guest speaker Attorney Caroline Kuipers of Hayes and Wilson, PLL, who will discuss wills, probate and estate planning for seniors and a light breakfast. Call 713-447-1251 for information. Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.
All Saints TALC ends Fall semester All Saints Third Age Learning Center, will be celebrating its 30th year of its senior program, and will hold the 2017 Spring Registration Jan. 26, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the parish hall. The Spring Semester will begin Feb. 6 and conclude on May 5. All Saints Third Age Learning Center is located at 215 E.
Violet “Vi� Lera Conerly,
90, born Feb. 16, 1926 in Branford, Fla., died Dec. 28. Conerly was employed by Heights Funeral Home from 1998-2015.
Harold Joseph Dronet Sr., 88, born 1928, died Dec. 25. Dronet was employed as a truck driver for Saia Motor Freight 48 years. He retired for only a year
before going back and driving for Palletized Trucking for eight years.
Maria G. (Rivera) Guajardo, 78, born May 14, 1938, died Dec. 25.
Allen Leal Hernandez, 66, born July 20, 1950, died Dec. 19. Joel Stephen Klash, 62,
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William H. Lukens, 94, born March 1, 1922 in Germantown, Pa., died Dec. 19. Once
WWII broke out, he enlisted in the Marine Corp and went off to flight school, and he was eventually stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station as a flight instructor in the Aerial Photography Squadron.
Texas, died Dec. 23. Rhea was a member of Reid Memorial United Methodist Church for 20 years, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church for 35 years.
Bobby Dean Ridgeway, 82, born June 10, 1934 in Toro, La., died Dec. 31, after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
Corine Marbury, 97, born
June 26, 1919 in Leggett, Texas, died Dec. 28. Marbury served in the Parent Teacher’s Association and was the first president when Sinclair Elementary School opened in 1959. She participated in numerous political campaigns and enjoyed “working the polls� at the local election location.
Mary Elizabeth Rumfield,
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Marvin “Smitty� R. Smith, 80, born Feb. 16, 1936,
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CRAWFISH FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce This year’s Crawfish Festival is Saturday, March 4. Exhibitor booths start at $100 and sponsorships start at $250. Sponsorship deadline for first round of posters is Jan. 9. For details on participation in the parade, selling goods or to sponsor this year’s Crawfish Festival, contact Jill Johnston at the Chamber office. Information: 713-861-6735, events@heightschamber.org.
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ost of the things that we fear the most, fortunately never come to pass, and even when they do, they are often not as bad as we imagined they would be. The most dreaded things in our lives are usually most often the result of our vivid imaginations, which run amok with worries and imagined evils which thankfully seldom occur. This is not to say that horrible things never happen; surely the world has plenty of frightful misery. But, these things are usually vastly exaggerated, and we often worry needlessly about things that never come to pass. Therefore, we should follow the advice of the serenity prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.� There is simply nothing else to do about the evils of the world. That is, we need to change them if we can or accept them if we cannot. This exact sentiment is expressed quite beautifully in a Mother Goose nursery rhyme from 1695: “For every ailment under the sun there is a remedy, or there is none; if there be one, try to find it; if there be none, never mind it.� Even a child could follow this simple logic, and yet as adults, we too often fret and worry about things beyond our control. So, we should stop worrying and get to work on the things that we can control, and trust that God will handle the rest. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. New K.J.V. Psalm 37:3
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LHN girls winning on and off the court to the drawing board and come up with a new plan that would better suit his team. “I’m a post-first coach, so I have to change myself,� he said. “You can’t force your system on kids that just don’t fit.� Although the change in style has taken some time to get used to, Slomcheck believes that playing smaller will be beneficial come playoff time. “When we lost the state championship game (in 2015), they put out five guards on the floor,� he said. “It was a good game, but they were just shooting it and my posts just weren’t comfortable coming out.� Though the Lions’ approach this year is similar to that of the team that beat them two seasons ago, they only run out four guards and keep one player in the post. That post player, junior Alyce Fields, is not a traditional center and can dribble the ball, shoot from outside and guard smaller offensive players, which will be necessary if LHN
By Jonathan Valadez For The Leader From back-to-back district titles, four consecutive playoff berths and two appearances in the state semifinals, the Lutheran High North girls basketball program has seen its share of success under sixth-year head coach John Slomcheck. But like any great coach, Slomcheck knows that in order to continue to compete at a high level, he must adapt his game plan to the strengths of his players. “We change our style to fit our talent,� said Slomcheck. “A lot of coaches sit in their style. You’ve got to dictate to your talent.� Slomcheck said that in years past, he devised his strategy so that his frontcourt players would be the focal point of the team. This year, though, he has a slew of guards and only one or two players that fit the true center position, so he had to go
expects to make a deep playoff run. While Fields is one of the marquee players on the team, junior Cydney Rivera is the team’s floor general and leads the Lions in points and assists per game. Slomcheck said that Rivera is an exemplary player who is unselfish and always ready to help the team in whatever way she can. He added that she is being recruited by multiple schools and is even ranked by ESPN as one of the top class-of-2018 point guards in Texas. The Lions’ coach is happy with the success that his teams have achieved on the court throughout the years, but he has been even more pleased with what his team has been able to do off the court as well. “I think my proudest moment is that we have six kids who are eligible for academic all state,� he said. “They’re not just athletes. They hit the books too.� Academically, two seniors
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved these Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership • Committing to the relationship for the life of the pet(s). • Avoiding impulsive decisions about obtaining pet(s). • Recognizing that ownership of pet(s) requires an investment of time and money. • Keeping only the type and number of pets for which an appropriate and safe environment can be provided. • Ensuring pets are properly identiďƒžed (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and that registration information is kept up-to-date. • Adherence to local ordinances, including licensing and leash requirements. • Controlling pet(s)’ reproduction through managed breeding, containment, or spay/neuter. • Establishing and maintaining a veterinarian-client patient relationship. • Providing preventive (e.g., vaccinations, parasite control) and therapeutic health care for the life of the pet(s). • Socialization and appropriate training for pet(s). • Preventing pet(s) from negatively impacting other people, animals and the environment. • Providing exercise and mental stimulation appropriate to the pet(s) age, breed, and health status. • Making alternative arrangements if caring for the pet is no longer possible.
lead the way for the Lions. Amber Reyes has a 4.596 GPA and Sable Barnes has a 4.0, according to Slomcheck. Both players are being recruited by multiple schools for their efforts on and off the court. As of now, Slomcheck has had four players go on to play basketball in college, and Reyes and Barnes will make six if they elect to play next year. Both Fields and Rivera have the talent to play college ball when they graduate LHN in 2018, likely adding to the number of Lions playing collegiate basketball. Slomcheck’s daughter, Jessica, is one of the four playing at the next level. She is a sophomore at Concordia University in Chicago. “I talk about that with my daughter all the time,� Slomcheck said. “When she’s a senior, there will be eight Lutheran High North players playing in college from a 160-student school.�
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Not your average shot for the new year With the New Year here, many of us are setting new goals, taking a look at our diets, daily exercise, and finding a way to add balance in our day-to-day lives. After a weekend of celebration - and a whole lot of bubbles - I needed a different kind of shot to start my week on a balanced note, and I found
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Art Valet: Singing lyrics of love and beer By Mitch Cohen For The Leader
I’m still waxing poetic about the beginning of the year and years past, so how about few stories from the early days of the art market? If you’re a first-time reader, I own and manage First Saturday Arts Market, a monthly outdoor art show that features about four dozen artists. This year marks our 13th year in business and the market is the reason I write about art here, each week. About this time in 2004, I was making plans for my first show. The third generation proprietor of Kaplans BenHur department store, Martin
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Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse Band with special guest Trudy Lynn Saturday, Jan. 06 Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Heights Theatre - 339 W. 19th St. Edwin Holt began performing in the ghettos of South Dallas at the age of twenty as a featured vocalist and harmonica player in a small five piece that served as a pick up band for traveling artists such as Bobby Blue Bland and Little Milton. Houston’s own Trudy Lynn will join Holt and the Red Clay this weekend.
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Kaplan, was the man that said yes to my idea. He didn’t even ask me questions about my plans, he just said yes. Kaplan always dressed in a suit and assured me early on that I’d rarely see him outside as he loathed the Houston heat. He would come out to say hello and would announce “inspection time.” He has a very dry since of humor! One afternoon, as Kaplan came outside and walked towards me to say hello, there was an unsuspecting group of artists drinking beer between us. “Don’t you know you can’t drink alcohol here,” Kaplan asked loudly with a serious fierce look only a store manager could make. Collectively, it seemed, the blood drained from the artists’ faces and all at once started to apologize, back pedal, and hide their drinks behind their backs, when he continued. “Just kidding!” He then continued to walk my way - I was bent over laughing and Kaplan had a big grin on his face now that his back was turned to the unsus-
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The Tomes performing this weekend at 2 p.m. at the First Saturday Art Market (contributed photo).
pecting bunch. Running an outdoor event can certainly present chal-
lenges, and then there are the things you could never in a million years foretell. A musician by the name of Joseph Guilbeau, in his mid 80’s, came to see me at one of those early shows about performing. I can still hear the rhythm of his pitch. He showed me a black book that listed every date, time and venue that he performed at going back for years. That was his walking portfolio. He then auditioned for me, right there without any invitation from me, he started singing. Most of his songs were about his first love, a found love or a lost love. I hired him on the spot. Well, to my surprise, Mr. Guilbeau called on a regular basis about booking a show and he always sang his newest song to me, right there on the phone. It’s really hard to interrupt someone while they’re singing. This Saturday, I will continue the tradition of keeping beer handy for the artists and original singer/songwriters on stage to perform. The band is called The Tomes and they found me the same way Mr. Guilbeau did, at one of my shows. Band founder Jeff Paxton’s wife, Rachel, was shopping at a show and asked how her husband’s band could perform. Their style is best described as a combo of acoustic, soul and rock. The members work for the Houston Symphony and Rice Orchestra. Now that is cool - and if you hadn’t guessed by their name, their lyrics might be on the weighty side. They perform at 2 p.m. and can be found online at thetomesmusic.com. First Saturday Arts Market is located at 540 W. 19th and open 10 – 5 p.m. this month. Details are on my website.
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