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Facing shortage, local agencies look to bolster ranks By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Law enforcement agencies nationwide are experiencing a dip in enrollment, leading to slower response times, backlogged lower-priority calls and additional adverse effects. And though the city of Houston pledged earlier this month to increase the hiring of officers for HPD over the next five years, Houston police could still be fighting this battle on the home front for years to come.
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square miles within a city fixing to be the United States’ third largest within a decade. “We need to have a sustainable growth plan for the police department going forward to provide the necessary level of service for our community,” Gamaldi said. Meanwhile, Precinct 1 Constable Rosen went before a Houston court earlier this week to request 13 additional positions, so his own office can keep pace with the population boom. “There definitely is a shortage of manpower [in both HPD and Precinct 1],” he said. Rosen believes Precinct 1’s response times have not been significantly impacted despite a noted department shortage over the last few
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For The Leader St. Pius X quarterback Grant Gunnell announced his de-commitment from Texas A&M late Tuesday night. Heading into his senior season, Gunnell is rated the No. 2 Pro-Style QB in the class of 2019. “After much consideration and discussion with my family, I feel that I may have committed to Texas A &M a little early,” read a statement posted to his Twitter account. “With the coaching transition, along with other factors, I feel it is in my best interest to re-open my recruitment. While Texas A&M is still very much in play, I feel this is the best decision to make at the moment. Thank you and God Bless.”
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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com For the uninitiated, crawfish season is upon us. If you need a quick tutorial on how to not embarrass yourself at a friend’s boil, let Billy Duplechin of The Boot on West 20th Street, give you some tips. “Grab the head of the crawfish firmly with one hand and grab the tail with the other hand. Push In/ Twist and pull the tail from the head. Suck the head for a little extra Cajun flavor (optional). Peel off the first two or three rings. Pinch the end of the tail and pull the meat from the shell. Dip the meat in your favorite sauce (optional). There are plenty of places you can practice this and everybody has a favorite. Mel’s Seafood Shack
(2521 N. Durham Dr.), The Barking Pig (2307 Ella Blvd.), The Boil House (606 E 11th St.), BB’s Café (2701 White Oak Dr.), LA Crawfish (6439 W 43rd St.), Krab Kingz (6600 Antoine Dr.) and T-Bones (1971 W T C Jester Blvd.) were mentioned as must stop spots by Leader readers. Wild Cajun Crawfish (6533 Wilcrest Dr.) and Crawfish & Noodles (11360 Bellaire Blvd #990) are two additional spots that got high marks even if they are a further drive. Readers said they get their own sacks for boiling from Mel’s, H-E-B, Kroger, Cajun Gourmet and The Boil House. Even the local breweries are getting in on the act. Karbach Brewing Co. will be doing boils every Thursday through Sunday from April 5 until Cinco de Mayo. Town in City Brewing Company is doing a one day only event on February 24. “Tony Fontenot is our sales guy who hails from Louisiana,” said owner Justin Engle. “He creates his own spice mix for crawfish boils. He does a bunch of crawfish boils for local bars during crawfish season. At our boil, we will have crawfish and shrimp by the See Crawfish P. 2B
Scarborough High School’s varsity men’s basketball team has plenty of cause for elation, as they are headed to the state playoffs next week – but there has also been a pressing issue at hand for them, and the local neighborhood responded to it in force last week. The Spartans are in need of replacement basketball shoes for the entire team -- as the current ones are almost falling apart -- but the school’s budget currently does not allow for such a purchase. So Head Coach Julius Jackson and his staff subsequently turned to the community, with a goal of $1,900 in donations to purchase new shoes for the team by the day of their first playoff game Feb. 19. A post in a local neighborhood group last weekend spawned initial support that has only grown, with members donating various amounts totaling just over $1,400 as of press time. Jackson said he and his staff have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support the Spartans received from the community “It means so much to us; and this is part of what we’re trying to do – bridge the relationships between the community and Scarborough since we sit directly in the center of the community,” Jackson said. “It means a lot, not just to me but the kids as well.” “This post is making my heart explode. Thank you all so much!” exclaimed Jessi Heiner, who was recently hired at the school. Support adds to special season Scarborough boasts six seniors who played their final true home game wearing the Spartan orange Feb. 10. Thus far, the Spartans sit at 13-10 overall
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Heights High School art students win big at rodeo By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com HISD took home most of the finalist awards for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program for the first time in history, and one of our local schools dominated the awards. Heights High School students alone contributed half of the 22 finalist pieces. The School Art Program is an art competition between districts for elementary, middle school, and High School. Best in Show, two Gold Medals, and a Merit award are given to each grade division.
Before the art reaches the rodeo competition, the students first must compete in their own districts. This year, eight 800 pieces were submitted from HISD alone. From this, 25 are selected from high school, five from middle school and elementary. Out of the 25, 11 were chosen from Heights High School, with two other students becoming HISD finalists. From those 11, one earned the Merit award, while the other 10 became rodeo finalists. More so, the Heights students were all taught by the same teacher in the same class. Many students said it was Deisy Guevara, their IB (international baccalaureate) Vi-
sual Arts teacher, who taught them discipline in their craft, which gave them the confidence to enter the rodeo competition. “I’ve always been okay at art, but [Ms. Guevara] is the first art teacher that really showed me all the techniques I didn’t know about and how to really do art,” said Leonardo Garza, a junior finalist. Guevara, who majored in Fine Arts Painting at the University of Houston, began her career tutoring at Austin High School. She began teaching Spanish, then art, with all her classes being advanced. After a See Rodeo P. 4A
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A simple oil change could change a life By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Visitors to Master Car Care at 2305 Yale St. in the Heights know money goes towards trusting owner Byron Rusk to fix their car. But during the month of February, the cost of an oil change can also do so much more. Nearly 4,000 children in the Houston area have experienced life-threatening abuse or neglect that they had to be removed from their homes and placed in foster care; and for the 26th consecutive year, Rusk is running his now-annual “Car Pros for Kids” program. Twist of fate Rusk, who also owns RMS Auto Care on Westheimer Road, had long searched for an avenue of tithing the fruits of his labor back into the community; and following a series of ultimately fruitless partnerships, a presentation from Child Advocates’ founder during an early 90s business breakfast struck a chord. “When I heard about the work
[Child Advocates] does and about those stories, I knew this was for me; I knew I could figure something out,” he said. Rusk approached Child Advocates representatives and pitched the partnership to Hildegarde Ballard and Lanny Smith during a casual meet and greet with a simple proposal: he would have his customers donate to Child Advocates for at least the cost of an oil change, and he would reward them with two free oil changes redeemable through the end of that calendar year. “I told them ‘You won’t need to do anything.’ I wanted to try it out with my customers, and if the outcome was positive, we would go from there and try it again next year,” he said. Life of its own During February 1992 (Car Pros for Kids’ inaugural test run), Rusk collected in excess of $700 in donations. Further, donations incentivized visits throughout the month of February, a notoriously crawling month for car repair, and every dime is poured into Child Advocates’ mission.
“Lots of folks, especially new customers, were impressed a car repair shop was doing something charitable like this,” he said. “It’s worked out really well for the customers and my shop, because it guaranteed they would be a repeat customer. If you donate $35, then $35 is heading to [Child Advocates].” As word of mouth spread, Car Pros for Kids has taken on a life of its own. For several years following the initial run, contributions doubled each year until reaching a level of around $10-12,000, where it has stabilized for the last 20 years, including after Rusk purchased Master Car Care in 2007. In total, Car Pros for Kids has collected hundreds of thousands to help neglected and abused children in Harris County. “Our customers love to see the money they spend with a car repair shop go towards more than fixing your car. They want to know businesses have a community investment in our society,” Byron said. “That’s just part of my concept of prosperity. The Bible
says give back 10 percent of your time, energy and resources – so that’s what we’re doing here, and in doing so, we’re helping a lot of children. I couldn’t be more proud to be associated with such a great charity, because they run their business in a serious way and they get results.” Donations can be made either in person at Master Car Care, or online by visiting Child Advocates website at childadvocates.org any time through end of day Feb. 28. For the simple cost of one oil change – which varies based on vehicle – members of the community can play their small role in helping the children of Harris County and receive two free oil changes in the process. “People are happy to get a bargain, but primarily to know they’re doing a good thing and that our business is a responsible part of the community,” Byron said. “It’s one of those things where you start it for a few years, and then it helps your business and community – it winds up as a win all the way around.”
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y wife confiscated the television remote this week, which normally means I’m about to learn about another jilted monarch who rises to eat cake. You’ll have to excuse me as I spend this week’s column absolved from commentary on local issues. That’s because my wife has walked in the door, every day after work, and turned our TV to the most absurd sporting event ever devised. No, I am not new to the Winter Olympics – I’ve followed speed skaters and Tonya Harding’s hatchet man for decades. But a unique thought crossed my mind the other evening as I sat with my 4-year-old son who watched as a man lay flat on his back, wearing what appeared to be colorful oil, and darted down a frozen water slide. My son’s reaction, quite naturally, was, “Cool.” As a father whose precious son may one day decide to imitate what he just learned from TV, I am now on a quest to understand exactly which 19th Century narcotics were involved when someone climbed to the top of a mountain, looked down a thousand feet to sheets of ice and pointed evergreen trees and said, “Hey, I’m going to back up as far as I can, launch myself as high as I can, and land on the two sticks attached to my feet.” Before spending a few minutes
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making my case against the sanity of the Winter Olympics, let me ensure readers understand my perspective. I’m a kid from the South, like many of you. At my childhood home in Alabama, we may have had freezing temperatures a few weeks a winter. And when that happened, we brought out the garden hose, covered our second story deck with water, and waited for the creation of a magical hockey rink. One crushed Coke can and a few golf clubs later, and the misfit boys of our neighborhood were body-checking each other right into the glass doors leading to my parents’ bedroom. Here’s the thing, though: At absolutely no point did any of us ever look off the side of the deck and think it would be a good idea to launch ourselves into the yard, which sat a mere 12 feet below the deck. And while I could spend volumes trying to explain my consternation at these Games, let’s start with
the aforementioned sport, which is called Large Hill Ski Jumping. Here’s what happens: Men and women, wearing immodestly tight clothing and a helmet (yeah, because that’s going to help), stand on a hill exactly 262 feet from a cliff, push off from a handle bar, reach speeds of about 60 mph on what the fancy folks call the in-run, and deliberately fall off said cliff. Except when they fall, they hold their skis in a Victory formation, stiffen their arms like Superman, and fly through the air toward a landing area that’s basically frozen concrete. Makes sense. The first recorded ski jump in competition was made by a guy named Olaf Rye on Nov. 22, 1808. He landed exactly 31 feet from his launch spot, but the history books don’t tell us how much rye whiskey he drank before the jump. The longest recorded jump was made by Austrian Stefan Kraft on March 18, 2017. He flew an astounding 832 feet on a hill called Vikersundbakken in Norway. Not sure what he was bakken in his brownies, but for us Southerners, he jumped nearly three football fields. We need to discuss other “sports,” but let me make this closing argument on ski jumping: According to a University of Washington Medical School study, about 12 people for
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less fines and reprimands over a few minor acid spills plus an entire nearby neighborhood being razed after one tiny plant malfunction. As I explained to EPA inspectors over a three-martini lunch with a few going-away presents, it’s all about jobs – jobs for EMS workers, jobs for lawyers, jobs for funeral homes and the accompanying florists. They understood. Congress is also co-operating by doing nothing. The Trump administration doesn’t believe in the myth of global warming, nor do I or any other member of the tea party. The glaciers are still there. True, some are now floating just off Long Island, but they should melt within a month. And I really agree that there are too many polar bears, don’t you? Despite the Texas Congressional delegation being called “moribund,” “worthless” and “inconsequential,” by the elite news media, they are excellent in obeying our orders and receiving campaign contributions, if you get my drift. Notice how, after Hurricane Harvey, our members of Congress got FEMA to spring into action. Well, they will by next spring. On the state level, our legislature is going to meet again next year and will no doubt be as productive as last year in supporting lower taxes, fewer regulations dealing with fracking, pay-day lending and truck safety. With that irritating Speaker Joe Strauss gone, the state lawmakers can continue to cut funds for frivolous expenses such as education, public health and clean water. Oh, and momentum is gathering to bring back chain gangs. Every poll shows most Texans are more concerned about transgender bathrooms in our schools than about the schools themselves, teacher’s pay and classroom size. The poll was taken by Every. There has been some, well, a lot – of criticism about our jacking up the price of gas to the consumer. We had to raise prices in May and June because the summer driving season hit, with all the families piling into their gas-guzzling SUVs to visit grandma before she lost her Obamacare. Then came fall, and northerners needed heating oil for their furnaces, so supply and demand took over and we had to raise prices again. Christmas shoppers put a drain on worldwide fuel supplies, as did New Year’s party-goers. We all know how trouble in the Middle East caused a shortage of oil, then came Hurricane Harvey which ate up vast amounts of diesel for National Guard rescue vehicles. Otherwise, prices held
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every 100,000 who attempt ski jumps die. I play golf, and I’d venture to say I’ve swung a golf club 100,000 times in my life. Not once, ever, have I been close to fatality upon contact with the ball, though I did almost take out two of my friends with a single shot a few years ago. If the whole death and jumping down a sheet of ice aren’t enough to question this sport, consider a few others currently airing on your NBC affiliate. My son was captivated by the luge event, mainly because it looked like the water slide we’ve promised him we’ll visit this summer. Actually, I can understand how we got to the luge. A few fellows took their bobsleds one hazy evening, got tired of shooting straight down a hill, and decided they’d start darting between Christmas trees. Pretty soon, they got off the snow and went straight for the ice and, just like that, another Olympic sport was born. Here’s what you never worry about when you watch a normal sport like, say, basketball. Not a single basketball player has ever chased after an errant pass and died upon landing. But a USA Today headline from earlier this week should say enough: “With sports like luge, skeleton and snowboarding, death never far at the Winter Olympics.” As the story continued, a Geor-
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Dear Editor: How many millions were wasted in changing the names of schools due to sensitivities? HISD trustees need to be better stewards of the monies given them. T. Aparicio Dear Editor: Recapture payments are a disgrace. All property owners in Harris county are left with an increased
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Dear Editor: Regarding “Major election cycle awaits the voters” (Feb. 3), Dr. Richard Johnson’s primary challenge to Sheila Jackson Lee for this year’s 18th District Democratic Party candidacy -- a sure winner for that seat -- could be telling us something significant. Congresswoman Jackson Lee has represented the 18th for about 22 years, developing into a formidable cornerstone of the House, a legislative luminary. Emergence of an eminently qualified replacement provides a superlative opportunity for Ms. Jackson Lee to move to the Senate. Her district will remain in good hands, but her abilities and experience will be unleashed to benefit our entire state (and by extension, the whole nation). Lyndon Johnson served only about 11 years in the House, then dominated the Senate; Ms. Jackson Lee is perfectly positioned to do as well or better -- and in due course, “Senator Jackson Lee” would be an absolutely fantastic fit for the Vice Presidency. J. Reynolds
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gian luger named Nodar Kumaritashvili died when he lost control of his sled and crashed into a pole. Apparently, he was traveling a speed of almost 90 mph when he crashed. There’s another sport at these Winter Olympics you just read in that headline: Skeleton. Yes, that’s what they call it, and it’s indication enough that maybe we shouldn’t encourage our kids to try it, lest they become one. I get hockey, where a team of athletes attempt to get some sort of object into another team’s goal. I’ll never understand figure skating, but my wife would shoot me if I said more than that. If I were the Winter Olympics Commissioner, I’d allow for three sports. Hockey is fine, even if I’ll never understand the blue line. Next, we’ll make plenty of room for the cross-country skiers who carry rifles on their backs. At least they’ve got a shooter’s chance of survival. And we’ll end the games with curling, because what other sport includes a sawed-off spittoon, two brooms and someone screaming at a painted circle of ice? As it stands now, let’s just hope no one is hurt.
tax base AND inflated values and we have nothing to show for it. Sands Stiefer caused this problem and now we have to clean up his disastrous monetary policies. HISD has to find better leadership because the right person for the job wouldn’t take right given the behavior of the school board. Steve C. Dear Editor: T. Aparicio hit the nail on the head. HISD Board members wasted roughly $2,000,000 on changing the names of HISD schools that were named for those no good,Confederate, slave owning slobs. Now, $2M is only a drop in the bucket for the proposed shortfall but come on, isn’t it about time those in charge began to try and solve big-picture problems rather than pander to a very small minority. My sister and brother in law graduated from Reagan High School and I doubt either of them knew or cared whether Mr. Reagan was a slave owner, or slave enabler, or a supporter of the democratic party for that matter. Because remember it was the democratic party that controlled the south and was pro slavery. Remember the Civil War anyone? Jeff Przybyla
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The Leader is running answers to questions from various candidates in the order in which we receive them. Visit www.theleadernews.com to keep with the most up-to-date list of candidates who have responded.
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For U.S. House Rep. District 2 For The Leader Why are you running for this seat? In a seat that leans conservative, a progressive military officer like me is the best candidate to offer because of his proven leadership ability; and because of my unbiased leadership experience. I didn’t serve 25 years of service for R’s and D’s, but for AMERICANS. At the end of the day, we must remember that Americans want and need to be represented, and I believe that has been forgotten in CD-2. I have the unique leadership and planning experience to execute actions to support transportation and infrastructure, education, and social/equal justice that will improve TX CD-2 by putting People over Politics. What makes you more qualified than the other candidates in this race? I believe my military leadership experience and legal education are unique qualifications that differ from typical democratic congressional candidates. I will advocate so the voices of TX CD-02 and America’s working class are heard with a progressive nature and bold leadership style; not with the usually passive aggressive style associated with Democrats who can’t truly relate to the struggles of the party’s marginalized base. If elected, what’s the single-most important
issue – in your opinion – that needs to be addressed? The single, most important, issue is to coordinate the strongest team of expert staffers possible, to serve on cross-functional teams and carry out the research and feasibility studies needed to implement the platform of issues deemed most important by my constituents. Currently, infrastructure (Flood Water Relief Plan) is the key issue of relevance to the district. There is a climate of distrust of Congress right now. The most recent poll numbers by Gallup show Congress has an approval rating of 16%. Why is that and what could you possibly do to improve the trust voters have in this branch of government? The lack of trust in Congress is a result of a Congress whose members are handcuffed with special interest
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dealings. I am not taking any corporate PAC money and I have over 3,000 individual donors who know my background and my ability to relate to the struggles and successes of our current society. This nation is divided in half by political party, and that’s not always healthy. In what ways would you seek to work across the aisle? The art of negotiation requires two different perspectives. Negotiations from the middle will not produce a result the American majority will be happy with. I will fight to ensure all Americans rights and concerns are considered and compromise on items that are less important according to my constituency. Elected officials who serve in Washington sometimes lose touch with the people who elected them. How can you assure voters that the interests of this district will be your first priority? I have documented experience representing people as the Assistant Director of Navy Equal Opportunity and I have led soldiers and sailors for 23 of my 25 years of service. It is customary that military members are leaders, but to retire as a naval officer, you must have PROVEN ability to lead and represent those you lead with their best interest at the forefront.
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For U.S. House Rep. District 2 For The Leader Why are you running for this seat? Our country finds itself in a perilous fight and the American Dream is being put out of reach for many Americans. America’s leadership in the world depends on our leadership here at home. As your Congressman I’ll work hard for working families, work to strengthen Labor Unions, support public education, veterans, senior citizens, health care for children, support a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, and fight for equality for all. What makes you more qualified than the other candidates in this race? (75 words or less) Running for Congress is a natural extension of my entrepreneurial experience and community service. I was elected to serve on the board of The Go Team Therapy Dogs service organization. I own four Sit Means Sit franchises, and was elected to serve as the regional representative for that company’s 126 locations. I understand the real problems facing our community, have a record of finding collaborative solutions, and am a fighter for equality for all. If elected, what’s the single-most important issue – in your opinion – that needs to be addressed? As your next Congressman
Why are you running for this seat? I’m running because this election is about more than just Trump; it’s about the system that gave us Trump, and we need representatives who will go to Washington to stand up against it, and fight the status quo. Our representatives are easily bought and sold, and with it, they’re selling off our chance at our own American Dreams. I believe we must elect people who will ensure our voices are heard, and who are there to represent us, not line their pockets. What makes you more qualified than the other candidates in this race? I spent several years of my adolescence under the poverty line, and I know what many everyday Americans are going through. I look at our Congress, and I see people who are out of touch and unable to relate to the average American. The people who represent this country, should look more like the people they represent, and should share some of those life experiences. Refusing to raise the minimum wage, talks about building walls, banning immigrants, refusing women autonomy over their own bodies- all of these things become difficult to accomplish when there are representatives in Congress who can speak first hand to these experiences. If elected, what’s the
single-most important issue – in your opinion – that needs to be addressed? I believe Medicare for All is going to be the biggest issue Democrats in the 116th Congress will be fighting for, and I fully intend to do whatever I can as congresswoman to ensure we make this a reality for all Americans. There is a climate of distrust of Congress right now. The most recent poll numbers by Gallup show Congress has an approval rating of 16%. Why is that and what could you possibly do to improve the trust voters have in this branch of government? Americans don’t trust Congress because there is a nonstop lack of transparency and accountability with our representatives. A large portion of this stems from the presence and influence of dark money; we need campaign finance reform that will ensure our representatives are not selling
their votes off to the highest bidder. Citizens United should also be repealed; no lobbyist or corporation should have more of a say in how our government works than we do. This nation is divided in half by political party, and that’s not always healthy. In what ways would you seek to work across the aisle? All Americans, regardless of which side of the aisle they sit on, only want a handful of things: 1. ensuring our democracy is protected 2. economic policies that make the lives of Americans better 3. reforms that actually work As congresswoman, I believe that when we focus on these three things, we can reach consensus and can work together to tangibly improve the lives of our fellow Americans. Elected officials who serve in Washington sometimes lose touch with the people who elected them. How can you assure voters that the interests of this district will be your first priority? As a native Houstonian, I fully believe that my life and my work, will always be here. That’s why I am committed to holding quarterly town halls here in Houston, because I believe our representatives should be accountable to their constituents, and should be accessible.
my top 3 priorities are to fight for Jobs, Health Care for Children, and Equality for All. I believe the American people want their representative to focus on creating a strong economy. One that creates new family wage paying jobs, and opportunities for our children and grandchildren. Working families, the backbone of America, must be the priority. I will strongly support Labor Unions, collective bargaining, protect labor agreements and fair trade. There is a climate of distrust of Congress right now. The most recent poll numbers by Gallup show Congress has an approval rating of 16%. Why is that and what could you possibly do to improve the trust voters have in this branch of government? It’s an honor and privilege to hold this position and it should retain its integrity. Sometimes the right deci-
Todd Litton
For U.S. House Rep. District 2 For The Leader
Q&A sion is the unpopular one, but it’s the one that must be made. I want everyone in the district to know that I am here for them. I plan on being held accountable for my actions with transparency on decisions and how I do my job. We must work together to make ensure that our decisions are the wishes of our citizens. This nation is divided in half by political party, and that’s not always healthy. In what ways would you seek to work across the aisle? I am running because it is time to get everyone to unite and bring our community back together. While we may not always agree, I believe we can find solutions so that we can progress forward. I will work with all U.S. Congressmen, Republicans, and Democrats, who want to work together to bring Americans back together, not to divide us. More importantly, I will stand up for the nation and for the people of Texas and do my best to work with both parties to address our most pressing problems and keep America the welcoming place of opportunity and diversity. Elected officials who serve in Washington sometimes lose touch with the people who elected them. How can you assure voters that the inSee Parvizian P. 6A
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For U.S. House Rep. District 2 For The Leader Why are you running for this seat? Too many politicians in D.C. today put party over country, viewing every issue and challenge through a broken partisan lens that divides us. I’m running for Congress to change that and to bring our community’s Common Sense and Common Decency to Washington to get things done. I believe there is no challenge we can’t solve by using our heads—our Common Sense and our hearts— our Common Decency. What makes you more qualified than the other candidates in this race? I have a long history of service to our community, a track record of success in the private sector and the proven ability to bring people on all sides of an issue together to solve problems. Finding solutions that use Common Sense and Common Decency is what I have done in my work in the non-profit service and education sector for more than fifteen years and what I will do as a Member of Congress. If elected, what’s the single-most important issue – in your opinion – that needs to be addressed? As your Representative for TX-02 I will fight for immediate funding to begin to repair and strengthen our flooding infrastructure. I will also work to expedite the funding of projects to widen and shore up our bayous and protect surrounding areas. I will also support the development and implementation of a state-
of-the-art communications system to warn those in danger of future flooding events. We must work now to protect our communities from future flood events. There is a climate of distrust of Congress right now. The most recent poll numbers by Gallup show Congress has an approval rating of 16%. Why is that and what could you possibly do to improve the trust voters have in this branch of government? Trust must be earned. Congress must stop viewing every issue through a broken, partisan lens. The result of this approach is a system where little real work is done that serves the best interest of our people and our country. I believe that voters want people in D.C. who will use the values we use here at home, the values of Common Sense and Common Decency, to meet challenges and to solve problems. Those are the values I will bring to work every day as the Representative for TX-02. This nation is divided in half by political party, and
that’s not always healthy. In what ways would you seek to work across the aisle? I have spent almost two decades working with individuals on all sides of issues to bring about positive change for children in our educational system. I know first-hand that good, well-intentioned people can see a challenge differently, but come together to find solutions to the challenges we face. It is this work-ethic and belief in working toward the best solution that I would bring to Congress. Our American system is founded on the premise of “e Pluribus Unum” – out of many one. To find solutions that serve all the people in our one country, Congress must learn to work together. Elected officials who serve in Washington sometimes lose touch with the people who elected them. How can you assure voters that the interests of this district will be your first priority? Hurricane Harvey showed us the devastation that results when our Congressional Representatives lose touch with their District. We knew for years that our reservoirs were failing, but nothing was done to improve them. I was born and raised here and I will fight every day to protect our people. I am running for Congress to serve this community as I have throughout my adult life. The needs of this District will come first, with the majority of staff based in the District –not D.C., and offices accessible to people in all parts of the District.
Rodeo from P. 1A few years at Austin she left to work at Heights High School, where she’s been three years. “At the beginning it was very difficult because the kids weren’t being receptive to me,” said Guevara. Since she was hired at Heights, Guevara has developed a strong art culture on campus by teaching her students more than how to paint but being able to write about and explain their work in a way that makes sense to their life, while incorporating art history. “I Just approached them with art in a way that really makes sense to their life, and how artists have used art to express their feelings and I think that’s what made a huge difference to them, because they started seeing that it wasn’t just for a grade, the goal was something bigger,” said Guevara.
Because of this, Guevara’s students have been enabled to peer into the art world in a way that usually isn’t available until college. They are a required to have digital portfolios, they curate their own exhibitions, and even are given the chance to sell their work. None of the Heights students were forced to enter the rodeo competition but were taught skills that would take them far. Oscar Zamora, a finalist in the competition and a senior, had confidence in his piece because after three years in Ms. Guevara’s class, he had learned so much. “I had high expectations for myself, I thought I had gotten better at painting because I had only started painting last year. When I took IB art before, I was scared to paint, I only drew and [Ms. Guevara] pushed me to paint. She saw my
first one and she [said] ‘you should do more,’ so I got more confident,” said Zamora. Zamora’s rodeo painting, done with acrylics and titled Lonely, the horse and his Cowboy, Anthony, was a man riding a horse carrying an American flag. His inspiration were two photos given to him by his aunt after he couldn’t decide what he wanted to paint. Zamora said most of his winter break was dedicated to painting his Rodeo piece to get all the little detail right. His pursuit of his best work shows his love for the craft. He attributes his work ethic to Ms. Guevara. “She pushes us to do better and better, even when you don’t think you can get any better, she makes us better artists,” said Zamora. The junior, Leonardo Garza, didn’t think he’d be a finalist. When he was told the news, he
was pleasantly surprised. Even with all the skills he’d acquired, he knew that the competition was tough. His artwork is of a horse, titled Rodeo Horse, and was done with colored pencils. Garza said that he will keep art in his life after graduation, “I want to see how good I can get [at art] and teach it to others.” For senior finalist Katalina Castillo, getting an idea was a bit tough for her art piece. When she noticed a cactus outside of her grandmother’s apartment, she was inspired. Then she incorporated a photo of bluebonnets and a rooster, and created her watercolor piece, Cactus Rodeo. Castillo has always loved art, but school took her focus from creating her own. When she took Ms. Guevara’s class that love for art was ignited once again, and now
she’s excited to have new skills she can implement in her art process at home. She wanted to enter the rodeo competition right away, but not just to see how well she could do. “I did this for my family, like I love art so much, I just wanted to do this for my family, so I could just see what I could do,” said Castillo. The winner of the Merit award at the rodeo was junior Jade Neergaard, who said that it was Ms. Guevara’s class that gave her the tools to do so well in the competition. “I’m more confident in myself, I could not draw [before] I’m a lot better than I was,” said Neergaard. Neergaard, who used a picture she drew last year of two horses as inspiration, used Prisma colors to create her piece. It wasn’t easy for her, but because of the discipline
she’d learned, she was able to overcome any obstacle she faced with her art. “It was really hard for me because [the original] is a photo, so it’s focused on the front and the background is blurry, and I didn’t know how to draw that,” said Neergaard. But she worked through it and figured it out. Since she won the Merit award, Neergaard will have the opportunity to attend the Glassell School of Art this summer. With plans of being an art teacher one day, Neergaard will take everything she learns in art class and apply it to the rest of her life. The IB Visual Arts students will also be holding an exhibition on March 1 at Studio 703 + RLD, 703 Yale St., from 5-8 p.m.
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The calendar. BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene Join us for an informative and lively discussion, refreshments and prizes Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1-3 p.m., with Dr. David D. Schein, author of The Decline of America: 100 Years Of Leadership Failures. The Book Scene is located at 1820 W. 43rd St. Information: 713-869-6117. COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host the Battle Dance with bands Barefoot Becky and Ivanhoe Dutchmen and The Dujka Brothers Band performing Polka and Variety music from 5-10 p.m. Feb. 17. The cost is $15 per person. Reservations are suggested, but not required and are held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Information: 713-8695767, lodge88.org. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters The Scholarship Dinner and Auction for Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17, at the Jr. League of Houston. This evening benefits the Delphian Scholarship Foundation Fund, which awards scholarships to qualified students at the University of Houston and U of H Downtown.
MONTHLY ORIENTATION Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research In Clayton Library’s monthly orientation, held from 10:15-11:30 a.m. Feb. 17, the process of research and discovery in the beginning steps of a family history project are covered. Following the introduction, examine the resources available, as well as how to plan an effective visit to the library. Reservations are required. Adults/Teens. Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research is located at 5300 Caroline St. Information: 832-393-2600, www. houstonlibrary.org. AMERICAN HEART MONTH Belmont Village Hunters Creek American Heart Month Health Expo and workshops will be at the Belmont Village Senior Living Hunters Creek, 7667 Woodway, from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Feb. 20. Topics include: Functional Nutrition, Brain Fitness, Functional Movement and Healthy Eating. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. Call 713-7811505 to RSVP. MONTHLY WINE TASTING Rainbow Lodge Did you know that the oldest winery in the Americas is in Mexico? Did you know that Mexico even made wine? Your chance to taste the best from our neighbors
south of the border will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, paired with Chef Mark’s lodge fare. The cost is $35 per person through Feb. 20, and $40 per person the day of the event. Rainbow Lodge is located at 2011 Ella Blvd. Information: 713-861-8666.
cludes fish, tater tots, and salad. Information: www.waltripramband.org. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SPINSTERS OF BLACKMEAD Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia presents the regional premiere of C. P. Stancich’s Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead, an exciting new look at Sherlock, his compatriots and all with a twist. The show opens Feb. 23, and runs through March 24, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays, at 3 p.m. (March 11 and 18, only) at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West. Reservations are encouraged. Tickets are $16 Adults, $13 Students and Seniors, and $13 Sunday Matinees. Information: theatresuburbia.org, 713-682-3525.
SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL CONCERT Precinct 4’s Senior Adult Program Harris County Precinct 4’s Senior Adult Program welcomes everyone 50 years of age and better to enjoy the magical music of the ‘50s and ‘60s during the Shake Rattle and Roll Winter Concert Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. Light refreshments are included. Register online at www.hcp4. net/sap/events. A $10 prepaid, non-refundable fee covers the cost of the event. Checks are payable to Fun4Seniors and should be mailed to 1731 Hugh Road, Houston, Texas 77067.
GALLERY NIGHTS Haum Salon Haum Salon, 3502 Oak Forest Dr., will hold their inaugural Gallery Nights, from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24. Come see the artists and meet them as well as enjoy a glass of wine and some refreshments. Proceeds support Frank Black Middle School. Sponsors are Haum Salon, Forever Young by Sandie and Glo Girl. Information: 832-291-1216.
WALTRIP RAM BAND FISH FRY Waltrip High School The Waltrip Ram Band is having the annual Fish Fry from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 23. Dinner will be served in the cafeteria. Various bands will perform throughout the evening. Dinner tickets are $10 and door prize tickets are $2. Dinner in-
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TICKET PRE-SALE Skip the ticket line with this advance purchase ticket package! Spend $100 and get $120 worth of festival tickets. Tickets may be used for crawfish plates, pizza, hot dogs, soda, water, beer, cotton candy, or Kids’ World. Tickets must either be picked up at the Chamber Office by Feb. 26, or will be mailed. No will call available. Information: 713-861-6735, events@heightschamber.org. 91ST ANNIVERSARY ROUND UP St. Thomas High School Round Up, the annual tradition of fun, food, and community, kicks into high gear March 4, from noon-6 p.m. at St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial. All are welcomed to this campus-wide carnival of kids’ games, adult games, shopping at the Big Red Market (30+ vendors, opens at 11:00 a.m.), a silent auction, and the 6 p.m. raffle drawing. An international food court will have a range of refreshments and meal choices. Proceeds support the St. Thomas Tuition Assistance Program. Information: www.sths. org. PLANT SALE Mercer Botanic Gardens The community is invited to shop at March Mart Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the East Side Gardens.
From the Pews. Stations of the Cross at Hope Episcopal Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 W. 43rd St., will have the Stations of the Cross each Friday at 6 p.m. during Lent. There will be a soup supper afterward. Everyone in the community is welcome. Call 681-6422 for information. GriefShare at St. Stephen’s All who are grieving the death of a loved one are welcome to attend a new GriefShare support group meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 201. Each of the 13 weekly sessions includes a Christian-based video teaching on grief recovery followed by small group discussion. For more information visit www. griefshare.org. A Confirmation class for youth in the 6th grade and above will begin March 18. The cost of course materials is $15 per student. Please contact nathan@stsumc.org for more information. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For infor-
mation, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. All Saints Knights of Columbus holds Lenten Fish Fry The All Saints Knights of Columbus council is hosting four Lenten Fish Fries in the parish hall. Dinners are served Feb. 16, March 2, and March 16, from 5-8 p.m.; and Good Friday (March 30) from 3-8 p.m. Plates include great fish, hushpuppies, fries, slaw, green beans, sauces, and tea/lemonade. Adult plates are $10 and children under 10 are $5. Cookies will also be available. All Saints Catholic Community is located at 215 E. 10th St. Call 713-304-1626 for information. Blood Drive at First Church Heights A Blood Drive will be held in the donor coach from 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Contact Kay Phillips at 832-459-6341 for information. First Church Heights is located at 201 E. 9th St. Call 713-861-3102 for information.
the major musicians in America today. There is no charge for the concert, but a freewill offering will be appreciated. Trinity is located at 800 Houston Ave. Information: www. trinitydt.org.
St. Matthew’s hosts spaghetti dinner St. Matthew’s welcomes the community to share a spaghetti dinner, Sunday, Feb. 18, after the worship service. No tickets needed, just make a donation for the dinner. This is a fundraising event for the church budget. There will be several kinds of spaghetti and sauces, prepared by some great chefs, one of which is a former U.S. Army chef. St. Matthew’s is a very diverse congregation and worshipers are invited to “come as you are.” Sunday School starts at 9:15 a.m., immediately followed by the worship service at 10:17 a.m. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. Call 713-6970671 or visit the website at www.stmatthewsmethodist. org.
Long term care seminar at Zion Lutheran Zion Lutheran Church will host a free long term care seminar from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Feb. 18, in their Great Room. The seminar will be presented by Jamie Keys of Keys Insurance Associates. The community is welcome. Zion Lutheran is located at 3606 Beauchamp in the Heights. For information, call 713-869-1493. Enjoy Music for the Soul at St. Andrew’s Music for the Soul is a weekly spirit-lifting concert series featuring a great selection of performing artists and an eclectic variety of musical styles. Hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., the concerts are free and will kick off at 6 p.m. Feb. 21. The Sonnier Brothers Band will be featured support-
Grammy award winner performs at Trinity Downtown Grammy award winner Paul Jacobs will perform at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18. He is the chair of the Organ Department at The Julliard School and is one of
The Obituaries.
Rachel Marie Fairbanks, 91, born Oct. 31, 1926, died Feb. 10. She was employed at the Federal Reserve Bank. She attended Berean Baptist Church on 11th Street. Fairbanks was a charter member of Bible Way Baptist Church of Houston. She was AARP chapter Vice President and volunteered for MealsOn–Wheels. She is survived by her children William Fairbanks, Glenna McGonigal, Karen Newcomer, and Julia Fairbanks, nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Larry Ray Jones, 66, born Nov. 1, 1951,
died Feb. 11.
Richard Duane Kuharski, 54, born Jan. 20, 1964, died Feb. 5. He attended Catholic school at St. Ambrose and graduated from St
Pius in 1981. Kuharski was employed at AT&T for the last 17 years as a Cable Splicer. He spent about 10 years in New Braunfels before moving to Chappell Hill where he has enjoyed a peaceful small-town country life.
and The Solitaires group. She is survived by her daughter, Patti Perron. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church.
Margaret Perron, 95, born Aug. 5, 1922, died Feb. 7, after living with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia for several years. Perron graduated from Jeff Davis High School where she was a member of the Carlton Cadettes. She retired from the offices of HISD and later worked with husband Ken in his cash register business. After Ken’s death, she volunteered for over 15 years at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Perron was a member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, where she was active in VIP
died Feb. 12.
Hazel M. Sedita, 87, born Oct. 6, 1930,
Kathleen Marie Williamson, 68, born June 8, 1949 in Tacoma, Wa., died Feb. 8. She is survived by her husband, Michael Crippen, siblings David Williamson, Michelle Williamson and Tom Williamson. A Memorial Gathering will be held Sunday, Feb. 18, from 4-7 p.m. at Heights Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Arise Baptist Church 803 Curtin St. Houston, TX 77018 713-659-9697 • www.arisebaptistchurch.org Have you ever seen something so amazing that you just had to share it with someone? People who follow me on Facebook see my posts often as I share the progress on our church building or the home that we are rebuilding for a family that lost everything during Hurricane Harvey. As I see things happening that I think will inspire or encourage other people I like to share those things with them. I am thankful for the opportunities I have to witness amazing things happen. In John 1:6-8, the author of the book introduces us to John the Baptist. Many people are familiar with the work of John the Baptist, especially the fact that he baptized Jesus. However, the author of the book of John, John the disciple of Jesus, doesn’t speak primarily of John’s role as a baptizer, even though that is something he did, but rather he focuses on his role as a witness. John was sent from God to be a witness of the Light. This Light is Jesus Christ. John came to be a witness of the Light so that all men might believe. If someone is lost in the dark woods, they need light. If someone was in a cave and lost their way and their flashlight ran out of batteries, they would need light. The Bible tells us that we live in a world that is dark because of sin. People make the wrong choices. Each and every one of us have chosen to go our own way apart from God. Jesus is the Light of the world. He came to bring light to those in darkness. He sent John and has now sent us to be the witness to the Light of Jesus Christ. If you have seen this Light then you know what I am talking about. Any person lost who has found light will want everyone else to know about it. If you feel lost in your life and you don’t have answers to your problems, let me show you the Light that is Jesus Christ. Let me show you the answers to your questions as found in the Word of God. There is hope for each and every person if they will look to the Light of Christ.
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How to introduce a new cat Neighbors: Active duty Marines Haley Helton to your dog (and your home) and Ben Meyers announce August wedding don’t put the food so close to the door that the animals are too upset by each other’s presence to eat. Gradually move the dishes closer to the door until your pets can eat calmly, directly on either side of the door. Next, use two doorstops to prop open the door just enough to allow the animals to see each other, and repeat the whole process. • Switch sleeping blankets or beds between your new cat and your resident animal so that they have a chance to become accustomed to each others scent. Rub a towel on one animal and put it underneath the food dish of another animal. You should do this with each animal in the house. • Once your new cat is using her litter box and eating regularly while confined, let her have free time in the house while confining your other pet to the new cat’s room. This switch provides
Dear Tabby, We’re adopting a cat in the next month. We are so excited about our new addition but want to make sure that our dog adjusts to having a kitty sibling. What is the best way to introduce a new cat into our household? Introducing New Kitty in Woodland Heights
Dear Introducing New Kitty, Congratulations on your new addition! While it’s often a bit stressful introducing a new pet into a household, with a little forethought and planning, you can make sure that kitty gets started off on the right “paw” with your dog. Experts and vets alike have several tips for the introduction process. Here are some of my favorites: • Confine your new cat to one medium-sized room with her litter box, food, water and a bed. Feed your resident pet and the newcomer on each side of the door to this room. This will help all of them to associate something enjoyable (eating!) with each others smells. However,
another way for the animals to experience each others scents without a face-to-face meeting. It also allows the newcomer to become familiar with her new surroundings without being frightened by the other animal. • Finally, when you’re ready for face to face introductions, keep your dog on leash in the presence of the cat and see what happens. Be sure to pet your dog and the cat at the same time, so that the dog can see that the cat is “one of us.” After a few face to face meetings, when you feel like the time is right and the kitty has ample places to escape the dog, cautiously let them mingle under your watchful eye. It might take a while for harmony to ensue, but soon enough, everyone will be cohabitating like a champ. Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com.
Pets of the Week Meet Maggy. This stunning 2.5 year old Siamese girl is ready for her new beginning. She is quiet, calm and very sweet. Maggy prefers the company of women but is opening up more and more in her foster home. She’d make a lovely addition to a quiet home where she could occupy your lap and relish in ample chin scratches. To learn more about Maggy, visit www. animaljusticeleague.org.
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Hayley Helton of Houston, Texas and Ben Myers of El Paso, Texas, are blessed to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage! Hayley and Ben are both active duty Marines and met while stationed together at the Naval School of Music in Virginia Beach, VA. She plays the oboe and he is a percussionist. Hayley is stationed with the Marine Corps Band in San Diego, California, while Ben is stationed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band. Hayley and Ben enjoy experiencing new and exciting things together and have even been shark cage diving. They are very involved in their church and have found a unique way to attend services together
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Page 10A • Saturday, February 17, 2018 • The Leader Shortage from P. 1A in five minutes, now we’re there in about six and a half minutes,” he said. “That’s because we’re just so short on the street. An officer has to break off what they’re doing and head directly there, but there just aren’t enough of us out there to answer these calls.” Subsequently, Gamaldi noted a trickle-down effect is inevitable in such situations, and lower priority situations can become backlogged, leading to a potentially hourslong wait due to officers being tied up with Code 1 calls. “If you’re calling [to give a report or something like that], sometimes you’re now waiting -- on average -- half
an hour for an officer to get there,” he said. In recent, years, many agencies are being asked to do more to compensate for the dire shortage, which has several potential causes. Kevin Buckler, a criminal justice professor at the University of Houston-Downtown, told Fox News shortages could be the result of factors such as limited budgets, growing number of retirees, and fewer qualified applicants. Rosen echoed the sentiment. “You’re seeing a new breed of police officer and law enforcement professional,” he said. Another issue, according
to Gamaldi, has been the city hiring just enough to keep up with attrition as opposed to staying ahead of it. Continuing to do so in the current climate, he said, would be a disservice to the population. Further, the un-incorporated areas of Harris County are set to pass up the city of Houston – population-wise – within the next three years, meaning the shortage could become even more dire for both HPD and Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, as they attempt to keep our neighborhoods safe. “The pension plans were an issue, but now that that’s taken care of and we’re on stable ground, there is money
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Shoes from P. 1A and 9-3 in District 24-4A action, and are headed to the playoffs for the second time in four seasons. But the meaning of this season, Jackson said, goes beyond wins and losses on the court; he said the value of determination and toughness given what has transpired both on and off the court has shined through tenfold. “It shows the resilience of these kids, just to go through not only Harvey, but the weather dates we’ve had to miss and everything else – it’s been a true blessing,” he said. “We try to use basketball as a vehicle for real life. Just as in life, things will come and go, and things will happen. It’s not about what happens, it’s about how you react to what happens.” Jackson also wants his seniors – all six of whom will continue their education at the college level – to have a way of remembering their time in the community, and believes the shoes can do just that. “We would love for the guys to keep them. I think it would be a great parting gift,” he wrote. Jackson and his staff are open to any level of donation. Anyone still wishing to give can do so by going to Jackson’s Paypal account (jjacks30@ houstonisd.org) or contacting Jackson personally. “Done. Such an easy way to make a big difference for these kids,” resident Tonia Whitney said.
available to hire more people,” Gamaldi said. “We need to be committed to hiring more police officers over the long-term.” That said, city officials have shown support for HPD’s pledge to hire at least 500 police officers over attrition during the next five years, though the city has yet to release details on how such an initiative will play out. But for now, Gamaldi believes it’s a move in the right direction. “[The mayor and councilmembers] have made a promise to us and the community they will find funding necessary and this is going to happen,” he said.
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