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Heights homeowners seek to stave off apartments

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com A developer is moving forward with its plan to build an apartment complex, and there is little Kasia McCormick and her neighboring homeowners in the Heights can do about it.

But they’re well on their way to making sure no other multi-family dwellings infiltrate their immediate area.

McCormick and fellow homeowner Paulina Sergot submitted a Special Minimum Lot Size Area (SMLSA) application to the City of

Houston’s Planning & Development Department in March. If approved by other property owners within an area that is two blocks from west to east and three-and-a-half blocks from north to south – and then by the Houston Planning Commission and the Houston City Council – the measure would require all single-family lots to be at least 6,230 square feet, which is the average for the area in question. It also would ensure that all vacant, unplatted lots be used for single-family homes.

Urban Genesis, a Houston-based developer that plans to construct a 66-unit apartment complex called

White Oak Highline at the northeast corner of 6th ½ Street and Oxford Street, would not be bound by such requirements because it platted its property as an unrestricted reserve before the application was submitted. An unrestricted reserve can be used for a commercial property or any residence that is not singlefamily housing. Land already designated as an unrestricted reserve, as well as for a multi-family residence or commercial property, could continue to be used for those purposes.

“We don’t feel like our streets are Photo supplied This is a rendering of the White Oak Highline apartments planned for the Heights.

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Constable’s Corner. The Office of Alan Rosen writes about a new safety initiative.

Page 4A Photo by Adam Zuvanich The husband and wife tandem of Sybren, left, and Kathryn van der Pol have owned the Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage on North Shepherd Drive since 2004. The 73-year-old auto repair shop is being rebranded as Liberty Hoepfl Garage.

Retooled auto shop goes beyond repairs

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com Delicioso. Yummy Tex-Mex is served at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe in the Heights.

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Back in business. MANNA has reopened a resale shop after a lengthy hiatus.

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FIND IT. GARDEN OAKS BAPTIST CHURCH is accepting applications for the position of Church Ministry Assistant. Part-time.

Please contact the church office at 713-864-4447.

Kathryn van der Pol was appalled by what she heard.

She and her husband, Sybren, were on their way home from a cycling trip and listening to a radio program that cited a study about Americans. Only about 20 percent of them, it was reported, could name two of the five freedoms outlined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

“That’s terrible,” said Kathryn van der Pol, a retired teacher. “I said, ‘Sybren, you know what we need to do? We need to teach people what the Constitution says. We can just pass out copies of the Constitution at the shop.’ ” So the couple started doing that at Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage at 4610 N. Shepherd Dr., where they’ve been the owners since 2004. A box of pocket Constitutions sits at the front counter with a handwritten note that says, “Freedom is not free but these copies of the Constitution are! Help yourself.”

The van der Pols have dedicated their lives to helping community members drive safely and efficiently, and they’ve also helped customers have a better understanding of their country and its history. Another feature in the front of their shop is the “Liberty Library,” which is a book shelf filled with literary works about American history that customers can borrow. Red, white and blue bunting hangs from

above the front counter and also from the awning above the entrance to the building.

There are more patriotic decorations inside the “Texas Liberty” waiting room, including an American flag, flagthemed couch and cuttings from the Liberty Tree of the American Revolution from Annapolis, Maryland. Attached to a wall are enlarged, typed-out quotes from John Adams, James Madison, George Washington and the Declaration of Independence.

The theme will rev up even more July 1, when one of

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Community rallies to help paralyzed Waltrip student

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Submitted photo Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage has a new 7,600 square foot service center, which is the structure on the left.

The Houston ISD Board of Education rejected an incomplete budget proposed by the administration on Tuesday, putting the largest public school district in Texas on the clock.

State law requires a budget for the 2019-20 school year to be approved

by June 30.

HISD trustees plan to revisit the issue at a meeting scheduled for June 27, when Grenita Lathan the proposed budget is expected to include a recommended compensation package that reflect pay raises mandated by the schoolfinance reform recently adopted by the Texas Legislature.

Trustees voted 6-3 against the budget proposed at Tuesday’s meeting, which did not include the pay raises for teacher and other school employees mandated by House Bill 3. The two trustees who serve area schools, Rhonda Skillern-Jones and Elizabeth Santos, voted for and against the proposed budget, respectively.

Rene Barajas, the chief financial officer for the district, had asked trustees to approve a budget that was created before the law passed and then amend it with compensation increases later this month.

Responding to questions about why HISD administrators did not already include the pay raises in its proposed budget, like other school districts in Texas have done, Barajas said, “I don’t work for those other districts.”

“My responsibility is to HISD,” he continued. “We’re the biggest district in the state. We’re still, I believe, the seventh-largest in the country. If we make mistakes, our mistakes are big and huge and people lose their jobs, and that’s not where we want to put ourselves.”

Much of the discussion at Tuesday’s board meeting focused on the compen-

Submitted photo A fundraiser is being held Saturday for Connor Bazar, a Waltrip High School student who was paralyzed last year.

It has been almost a year since a gymnastics accident left Waltrip High School student Connor Bazar paralyzed.

Now his family’s friends are coming together to help him with an auction and fundraiser, which will be held from 7 p.m.midnight Saturday at American Legion Post 560 in Garden Oaks.

“It was a fluke accident,” said Deanna Bazar, Connor’s mother.

“He was doing a double-and-ahalf (backflip) and opened up too soon.”

After surgery to stabilize a C5-C6 compound fracture of Connor’s spine, Deanna said she was told her son would only be able to move his head and maybe breathe on his own. He now has shoulder movement, bicep function and some wrist function.

“Nerves are what make the muscles work,” Deanna said.

Connor’s mother said there

are additional surgeries available once he reaches the 18-month mark since his injury and clinical trials he can participate in once he’s 18 years old.

The operations would not come without risks but could help him gain more functionality.

Connor has made some progress physically, and he and his mother have tried to be strong mentally and emotionally. While participating in Waltrip’s homeSee Connor P. 4A

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THE PUBLIC. The Leader • Saturday, June 22, 2019 • Page 2A

Police searching for H-E-B robbery suspect From Staff Reports Houston police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed a woman while weilding a knife last month at the new H-E-B. According to the Houston Police Department, the victim had just parked in the H-E-B garage at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. shortly after 8 p.m. May 12 when a black Dodge Ram pickup truck parked behind her to block her in. The driver then got out and approached

The man shown is suspected of robbing a woman last month.

the woman’s vehicle as she was trying to step out, taking her purse and making a motion with the knife as if he were going to stab her. The man then went back to his truck with the

purse and fled the scene.

HPD described the suspect as a Hispanic male between 1725 years old, between 5-foot-6 and 5-8 and between 140 and 160 pounds. He has black hair and was wearing a black shirt and black pants at the time of the robbery.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-8477 or visiting www. crime-stoppers.org.

Cause of house fire under investigation From Staff Reports The cause of a recent house fire in the Heights is under investigation, according to a June 13 news release from the Houston Fire Department.

HFD said firefighters were called to the 1600 block of Tabor Street early in the morning June 7, when there was a fire in the roof, attic and master bathroom of a one-story home. Arson investigators

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THE TOPICS. The Leader • Saturday, June 22, 2019 • Page 3A

Help us celebrate The Leader’s 65th birthday

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uess who’s eligible to start earning Social Security?

It’s somewhat astonishing to think about, but in a couple of months, it would be socially acceptable if The Leader announced its retirement.

That’s right. In 1954, a couple of fellows – disgruntled at their employer (the Houston Chronicle) – started The Leader to cover this area of Houston. A man named Lee Burge then took over the operation, and after his untimely death, his 19-year-old son, Terry Burge, ran The Leader for more than 40 years, when he sold it to our company in 2012.

In the lead-up to an exciting “celebration” we’ll have later this year, I’ve spent some time researching the historic milestones of 1954.

Chief among them was the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education that segregating our schools was unconstitutional. That happened 65 years ago.

Closer to home, Harris County District Clerk Chris Daniels recently noted that 1954 marked the first year women were allowed to serve on juries in Harris County.

Talk about bringing some sanity to our judicial system.

In 1954, Houston had a oneterm, beloved mayor known as The Judge, Roy Hofheinz, who (among many other things) helped bring

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the Colt .45s baseball franchise to Houston a few years later.

Speaking of media: In 1954, KTRK (ABC13) signed onto the air for the first time.

In the sports world, Rice University was one of the best football teams in the state, along with Baylor and Texas Tech. In 1954, Rice finished 7-3, which included wins over Texas A&M (29-19) and the Texas Longhorns (13-7). The Aggies finished 1-9 that year, while UT finished 4-5-1.

In fact, the biggest news out of Austin in 1954 wasn’t the Longhorns’ record. Rather, it was one football game they played on Oct. 2, when Washington State brought a blazing running back named Duke Washington to Memorial Stadium.

Back then, UT had a rule that no African Americans could play for or against Texas. Washington State refused to play if Duke Washington wasn’t allowed on the field. He was allowed to play – the first black ath-

lete to play against the Longhorns – and he had a 73-yard touchdown run in a loss to UT. That story has a local connection as longtime Heights businessman Howard Moon was a member of the Longhorn team, and he speaks glowingly of Duke Washington any chance he can.

Who can do a “This Year in History” piece without some famous birthdays? Actor/director Ron Howard, Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Seinfeld were all born 65 years ago.

So were Christie Brinkley, Denzel Washington and Yanni, if we’re going to mention the pretty people.

The smartest person born that year, in my opinion, was Condoleezza Rice.

Nationally, 1954 marked the infamous McCarthy Senate Hearings on ties between the U.S. Army and the Communists. That same year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high of 382 points.

And in 1954, the first mass polio vaccination of children happened.

Over the past few months, we’ve started to have discussions around our office on how to celebrate a local newspaper that has found a way to keep the doors open for 65 years.

Sure, there are many newspapers that have been around longer, but in our business these days, each day is a victory.

If you don’t believe me, try this on for size: In the past 15 years,

Lynn Ashby Columnist

our beloved state that attracts loonies?”

“Texas is ground zero for the truth that the Mainstream Media is trying to suppress.

We have proof that vaccinations cause autism. Texans believe it, so the state has one of the nation’s lowest vaccination rates. Did you know that Supreme Court Justice Anthony Scalia was murdered, and where? In Texas, just like JFK. Coincidence? I think not.

And remember that it was Texas’ top elected official, Governor Greg Abbott, who called out the State Guard to keep an eye on the U.S. Army which was staging Operation Jade Helm 15, a transparent attempt to seize your weapons and take over the state. They would have succeeded except for Abbott’s courageous actions.” Why is it so easy to spread untruths, especially in Texas? Remember that those two Russian agents looked all over America seeking the best place to spread their divisive lies, and they chose Texas.

I shut the door and turn on the TV. “It is clear that Nancy Pelosi is drunk or on drugs.

Notice how she slurs her words.” I should never watch Fox News. Did you know that Seth Rich, a Democratic National Committee staffer, was killed by Democratic operatives because he had leaked DNC emails that were embarrassing to then-candidate Hillary Clinton? Sean Hannity said so on Fox News time and again until the network suits told him to stop because it was untrue, and Fox retracted the story.”

Conspiracies and unfounded rumors can make someone rich. Fox has the highest ratings of any TV cable news network, sometimes equaling all the competition totaled. And the hatemongers and misinformation spreaders do very well.

It is estimated that Hannity’s total wealth is $220 million.

Rush Limbaugh comes in at $500 million, Laura Ingraham at $70 million. Tucker Carlson’s total wealth is a measly $16 million. Once they plant a seed of falsehood, it takes on a life of its own. Mark Twain said, “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”

It’s also smart to plant a lie that begins with just a smack of truth, that way we swallow the whole thing.

My doorbell is ringing again.

It’s him. “Hi, I’m from Gallup and we’re taking a survey.

Would you say Nancy Pelosi is a traitor, on drugs, a drunk or all of the above?” I glower at him. “You are not from Gal-

Oaks and the other wonderful neighborhoods of North Houston, we constantly hear from people who tell us about their experiences with The Leader.

Without fail, we hear from people who tell us delivering The Leader on a bicycle was their first job. We hear from others who tell us they once wrote a story that appeared in The Leader. And then there are others who tell us they were once featured in The Leader and the story made a difference in their lives.

The problem is that, each time we’ve heard that, we haven’t had a notebook in hand ready to compile that information.

Because of that, I’m personally asking you to send us your stories about your interaction with The Leader. We’ve created an email address, 65years@theleadernews. com, and whether you were a carrier or wrote a story or had your story told, we’d like to include vignettes about as many people as possible.

So whether you know someone, or if you, yourself, were once part of The Leader pages, would you please send us an email?

In an era where local newspapers are slowly slipping away, we’re really proud of the longevity of The Leader. And we’d like to ask you to help us celebrate.

Email jonathan@mcelvymedia.com

THE READER.

Gullible’s travels THE FRONT DOOR – Who could be ringing my doorbell at this hour? I was just sitting down to watch re-runs of “My Mother The Car,” and now this interruption. I open the door and a man, I guess it’s a man, is standing there, wearing a trench coat with the collar turned up, a fedora pulled low, and sunglasses, at 11 p.m. He looks over both his shoulders.

“The feather is in the Mason jar.” I look at him strangely. He speaks again. “There are no mongooses in Pampa.” I start to shut the door. He takes a piece of paper out of his pocket. “Is it mongeese?” My patience is worn out. “Go away.

I think you have the wrong house.”

The mysterious visitor asks, “This isn’t 123 Pothole Place?

No? Then I’ll have to kill you.”

He reaches in his coat pocket and pulls out a small bag of Fritos. “Oops, wrong coat. But maybe you’ll do. I’m called Grassy Knoll. First, a few questions to see if you’re, uh, one of us. You know that 9/11 was staged by the Pentagon, and that no one ever saw John Wilkes Booth and Vice President Andrew Johnson at the same time?”

“Hold it!” I say. “You must be one of those conspiracy nut cakes, always finding hidden meanings and spreading false theories. You probably believe that Hillary Clinton didn’t actually win the most popular votes, but Deep State fixed the ballot counting.” He frowns.

“How did you know that? It’s supposed to be a secret. But, yes, it’s true. Deep State is made up of former Obama appointees dead set to ruin Trump’s agenda. And Robert Mueller is one of them. So is Edgar Maddison Welch. He only shot up that pizza parlor in Chevy Chase because Elvis sent secret radio waves to him, charging that the Comet Ping Pong Restaurant held children in secret tunnels in the basement, complete with satanic rituals and sex trafficking. The fact that the restaurant had no basement was just more fake news.”

I start to shut the door. “I know there have always been crackpots like you, believing and spreading conspiracies.

But now you nut jobs are out of control. You claim that the Sandy Point massacre was a fake because Alex Jones, that crazy guy on Infowars, said so. The parents of those poor kids killed in the massacre are suing him. But Jones has gotten rich by constantly pitching health products, conspiracy lies and end-of-the-world tales. The depressing part is that Jones could appeal to his knuckle-dragging audience from anywhere, but he felt he would be most comfortable in – ta-da! --Texas, specifically Austin. Which reminds me of another snake oil salesman, Glenn Beck. He also preaches fear and conspiracies without an ounce of proof, and from where? Dallas. What is it about

more than 1,800 local newspapers have closed their doors as small businesses have moved most of their advertising dollars to Google and Facebook.

And if you think that’s just a myth, a report was released last week that said Google earned $4.7 billion in advertising revenue last year alone from people searching for news stories on the search engine. It’s absolutely confounding this Google and Facebook business model: News stories written by journalists paid by companies like ours or the Chronicle or any other news company, and Google and Facebook make the money from people looking for that news.

But let’s not digress too much from the real story at hand: The Leader is turning 65, and in our Aug. 31 edition, we’re going to spend one week celebrating the milestone. We’ll talk to Terry Burge, along with former editors and employees. We’ll talk to businesses that used The Leader as a marketing tool to build successful businesses in our area. And we’re going to talk to as many people in our community as possible.

And that’s actually why I’m writing today’s column – to ask you, our readers, to help us celebrate making it all the way to retirement age.

No matter where we go around the Heights, Oak Forest, Garden

Metro: Make some of the easy fixes first

lup, you’re a paranoid nutcase, and your numbers seem to be growing the closer we get to the 2020 elections. Are black helicopters still chasing you?”

“That’s so two thousand ten.

Now it’s drones, black drones.

I suppose you really believe that the Malaysian Airlines plane disappeared only one ocean away from Amelia Earhart was just a coincidence?

Princess Diana was murdered by the CIA. You know that Barack Obama was born in Kenya. Got that straight from the First Orange. Actually that alternative truth was his initial foray into political truths that the fake news dismisses as conspiracies. Why is it that no one ever saw Lee Harvey Oswald and LBJ at the same time?”

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Dear Editor: Well, I was going to beat up on Jonathan, too, but everyone got ahead of me. So, I’ll advocate a little for him instead.

It’s easy to hate on Metro. From their porn addicted former years ago, to the huge money spent on fixed and inflexible infrastructure, to the buses that used to run me down on Wayside as they rushed back to the Polk facility to end their shifts, to baking in the heat despite being under the covered stop, public transit sucks compared to driving your own car anywhere ... unless you can’t find parking, hate driving in traffic, can’t get there by bicycle, can’t AFFORD parking, can’t afford gas, can’t afford insurance, or can’t afford a car. Then Metro is pretty sweet.

Jonathan and I must be snobs who would not ride public transportation unless it took us door to door, welcomed us aboard with a latte, and gave us Netflix. But, why the h—- not? Why not use technology to minute by minute adjust routes and vehicles used to get me and four million of my closest friends around town? Uber does something like that. Why not offer subscription transit at a higher but reasonable cost for people wanting more convenience or more luxury in their commute routine? Ride sharing programs work toward that. They could possibly be incorporated into a mostly Metro commute. Why not use some of the Yellow Dogs HISD has, too, once the kiddies get off at school?

Why not, you say? Well, it’s because somebody has to provide affordable transportation for people

Email us your letters: news@theleadernews.com who can’t afford to be snobs like Jonathan and me. I guess nobody really has to, but these folks have to get around somehow. And what behemoth bureaucratic institution worth its weight in waste and inefficiency would possibly consider being innovative and give up asking for billions in bonds that they can pay their buddies to build fixed and inflexible infrastructure for them, all in the name of these folks who have to get around somehow? This would be like giving up your favorite bridge to nowhere.

Seriously, and back to beating up on Jonathan, I’ve never taken a public transit commute that was easier than driving my own car. That includes Houston all my life and the San Francisco peninsula in the mid 80s to mid 90s as well as trips to the Bad Apple in the early 00s. So, dude, adjust your attitude.

Only when it becomes a burden to get from point A to place 9 by any other means do people consider public transportation because otherwise it sucks and is inconvenient. To expect that to change anytime soon is like hoping for that 1% of your Houston Metro sales tax back from the last 10 years because you haven’t been riding it. So stop complaining and start voting against bond issues. And while you’re at it, you can lie down on the MetroRail tracks to slow things down. But just do it on the Med Center line.

Mark Madeley Dear Editor: What Metro confiscates in sales taxes is enough to pay for an Uber ride for every passenger. Look inside the buses and trains and count the heads. Huge

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Page 4A • Saturday, June 22, 2019 • The Leader

Appellate court orders mediation over Prop B

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com The City of Houston as well as the local firefighters’ and police officers’ unions have asked the courts to settle their dispute over Proposition B. A court has again asked them to work it out amongst themselves.

Less than a month after a state district court judge ruled Prop B unconstitutional -- negating the voterapproved referendum granting firefighters equal pay to police officers of similar rank and experience -- an appellate court ordered all three parties to mediation. On June 13, Texas’ 14th Court of Appeals issued the order for mediation within 60 days.

The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Union had appealed the May 15 ruling by 157th Civil District Court Judge Tanya Garrison, who wrote that Prop B was “preempted in its entirety by Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code.” Garrison had previously ordered mediation, which was declared at impasse after multiple negotiating sessions.

“The parties met three different times in mediation with no success,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a June 13 statement. “While the most realistic course to move forward is to proceed with

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“Baby in the Back” -- can be placed on the rearview mirror of your car, on the gear shift or even be hung on the interior handle of the door on the driver’s side of the car. The hope is that you see this reminder as you are getting out of your vehicle so you don’t forget your precious cargo in the backseat.

We’d like to acknowledge R.J.’s mother, Dikeisha Whitlock-Pryer, who is in support of this effort. Following R.J.’s tragic death, she created The RJ Foundation 4 Kids, a nonprofit focused on preventing similar deaths. You can find out more about her organization at https://therjfoundation4kids.com/.

We want to thank WAZE, which has agreed to partner with us in this endeavor. Every day, its app helps millions of drivers get where they are going by crowdsourcing information about road and traffic conditions. The app also now has an option you can set

Hoepfl, from P. 1A Houston’s longest-operating auto repair shops officially changes its name to Liberty Hoepfl Garage. A neon sign with the new name already has replaced the old one that greets passersby on North Shepherd.

“We wanted to keep Hoepfl in the name, because that’s our history,” said Kathryn van der Pol, whose shop opened in 1946. “And we wanted to put ‘liberty,’ because that’s who we are. That’s what we’re about.”

The rebranding will be part of a grand reopening celebration scheduled for 1-4 p.m.

June 30. A man dressed up as Washington will ride in on a horse, a retired general will speak, live oldies music will be played, refreshments will be served and classic cars will be on display.

The event also will showcase the shop’s new service center, which was constructed from August through March and has been in operation since April. It is a 7,600 square foot, red-andwhite building with nine bays, 14-foot doors and a much taller ceiling from which an industrial fan hangs to provide a gentle

that gives you both a visual and audio reminder to check for a baby in the back upon reaching your destination. We encourage you to download the app and use this resource as another method of attempting to prevent senseless deaths.

We’ve also joined in this effort with the national nonprofit KidsandCars.org. The organization tells us that 2018 was the worst year on record for hot vehicle deaths. Its data shows 52 deaths across the U.S. last year. Each of those cases is a child who, like R.J., will never grow up.

Visit https://www.kidsandcars.org/ to learn more about the importance of protecting your child from the extreme heat which occurs every year inside vehicles. If only one death is prevented by this effort, we will consider that a success.

To sign up for a free “Baby in the Back” reminder placard, log on to https://pct1constable.net/public-safety/. The placard will mailed to the requester upon completion of registration. There is no charge.

You can also pick up placards from the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office downtown at 1302 Preston St., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Junior technician Greg Alvarez, who has worked for the garage for two years, described the spacious working area as a marked improvement from the previous garage.

“Right now it’s almost 100 (degree outside), but it feels pretty good to work in,” Alvarez said. “In the old building, it was just like a big hot box. It’s a huge difference.”

Photo by Adam Zuvanich The increased space enabled the shop to hire seven Kathryn van der Pol, co-owner of Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage, shows more employees, Kathryn van off the “Texas Liberty” waiting room at the shop. der Pol said, and she estimated “I’ll be glad when I’m fin- will be encouraged to disperse that sales have increased by at least 35 percent since the new ished,” he said. “Everybody with a copy of the Constitution or a book about the American service center opened. It also likes it.”

The van der Pols have more Revolution. includes a new alignment ma“Taking care of our customchine that’s mounted flush to they want to do for their customers, whether that’s automoers, whatever that involves and the floor so it can accommotive service or personal edifica- whatever it takes,” Kathryn date low-profile vehicles.

The new building includes tion. Also on the grounds of the van der Pol said of her chief a series of windows near the shop, along the southern edge objective. “We want to make roof as well, with the idea to in- of the property, is a habitat sure they’re happy – make sure crease ventilation in the hotter for monarch butterflies, which their car’s right and make sure months of the year. The win- was recently fortified by the they’re happy with the service dows are not yet operational, addition of more milkweed on we gave them. We’re always helpful.” because Sybren van der Pol is which they can feed.

A butterfly release is planned still working to create a pushFollow Adam Zuvanich on button mechanism that will for end of the grand reopening event, where visitors likely Twitter at @AZuvanich. open and close them.

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supportive of that much occupancy, so future things like that we do want to prevent in this zone,” McCormick said. “We want to preserve the single-family home.”

That sentiment has been shared by many homeowners in the Heights, where several SMLSA applications have been approved over the years. City planner Davonte Caldwell said 206 areas in Houston’s original suburb have been restricted through the process – which serves as a zoning mechanism in a city without zoning laws – since 2002.

Another is on the verge of going through. The SMLSA application submitted in December by Heights homeowners Rebecca Abel and Donna Bennett – for the area between 4th Street and White Oak Drive and, from east to west, between Oxford Street and Harvard Street – already gained the required support of property owners representing at least 55 percent of the total land area.

Margaret Wallace Brown, the interim director for the planning department, said the application still had some protests and was therefore tabled at last month’s Houston Planning Commission meeting. The application is set to be reviewed at Thursday’s meeting and, if approved, will go before the city council for final approval. If the council signs off, the SMLSA becomes city ordinance.

“Given the level of support, my understanding is the commission will vote yes and it will be sent to the council to vote on,” Abel said in an email.

The SMLSA application submitted by McCormick and Sergot applies to an area immediately to the northeast, between 6th ½ and 9th streets as well as between Oxford and Studemont Street. A public hearing regarding the application was held May 15, and property owners within the boundary have until June 28 to voice their support or opposition.

McCormick said she wasn’t aware of any opposition to the application, but it does not have the support of Urban Genesis even though the developer’s project wouldn’t be affected. Founding member and principal Matt Shafiezadeh said he told the city he was against it because there is a need for more high-density, lower-cost housing in urban hot spots such as the

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ployees” to receive 3.5 percent raises. Skillern-Jones identified that group to include some of the district’s lowest-paid employees and said they deserve more of a raise.

Santos echoed that sentiment in a series of comments on Twitter on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“It’s time to do the right thing,” she tweeted, “and give our lowest paid employees a raise.”

Grenita Lathan, the interim superintendent for HISD, said the proposed compensation package would be vetted further leading up to the June 27 meeting.

“This is a start,” Lathan said.

“We know there’s room for improvement in future years, once we have additional information.”

He was only 3 years old.

Raymond Pryer Jr. never even made it to kindergarten.

“R.J.” never had the chance to have his first kiss, to learn to drive, to go to college, to fulfill his destiny, whatever that might have been.

Why? Because he was left in the back of a vehicle on a sizzling-hot July day in Houston last year and died. R.J. had been at Discovering Me Academy, a day care facility on Antoine Drive that closed afterward.

Our deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 1 were the first to respond to this scene, so this case is one that has hit particularly close to home.

We are not here to place blame. The justice system will work that out. But we DO want to prevent this sort of unnecessary and untimely death from happening again.

That’s why we’ve created a physical reminder that we are giving away, free, to the public. This placard -- which says “Look Before You Lock” and

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sation package that was presented outside of the proposed budget. Barajas said the state legislation would result in a windfall of $135 million for the district, which would offset a budget deficit of $36 million and allow the district to provide pay raises for all its employees.

Based on the proposed compensation package presented to the board, all HISD teachers, nurses, librarians, counselors and evaluation specialists would receive raises between 3.5 and 8 percent, depending on seniority. Campus principals and assistant principals, along with HISD administrators, would receive raises between 3.5 and 5 percent, with bus drivers slated to receive a minimum of $18 per hour.

The proposal also included a category for “All Other Em-

Editor’s note: This is the first edition of a monthly feature called Constable’s Corner, in which the Office of Harris County Constable Alan Rosen writes about issues and initiatives affecting the community.

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penses. Deanna said it is unlikely that Connor will regain the use of his legs. Any additional functionality cannot be guaranteed.

“I’d give my eyeteeth for him to regain the use of his triceps,” Deanna said.

The wheelchair Connor needs is $73,000 and for now he is still in a loaner. Plus, Deanna is a single mom who travels for work and must hire a nurse to take care of Connor when she’s gone.

“Insurance won’t touch that,” she said.

That’s why the parents of children Connor has known since his kindergarten days at Oak Forest Elementary School – the O’Guynn, Evanicky, Dougherty and Schlather families – have put together the auction and fundraiser to be at the American Legion post at 3720 Alba St. There will be a dinner, live auction and performance by singer RL Bell, who was a contestant on “America’s Got Talent.”

“We have all worked with Deanna and Connor in the volunteer world helping out with Odyssey of the Mind, Blue Marlins Swim Team, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, volleyball and gymnastics just to name a few,” O’Guynn said. “(Deanna) has always led by example and now it’s time for us to lead for her and Connor.

“As for Connor, he is an inspiration. At a time when most 16-year-olds are selfabsorbed, he is thinking of how he can use his life changes to help others. He is working hard to learn new life skills and building a life that works for him, not limiting him.”

More information on how to attend or to support the family can be found at www.32auctions.com/ TeamConnorB. To learn more about Connor’s journey please visit www.connorbazar.com.

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bound program last school year, Deanna said Connor performed well on his SAT and at masters grade level on his STAAR tests.

“We’re just going to keep moving,” Deanna said. “He’ll be a senior (next year) and is ready to rock. I’m trying to figure out how to get senior pictures done.”

This summer, Connor has a job at Kids Fun Camp, where he once was a camper.

“Getting out of the house and getting back to being around people my own age and working with kids has been both fun and hard,” Connor said.

He is also doing physical therapy three days per week and recently passed the cognitive test to be authorized to drive again at some point.

When he had the accident, Connor had been a new driver for 10 days.

At Waltrip, Conner was “Rammy,” the school mascot. He loved the role so much that the nickname is engraved on his class ring.

To support the cheer squad for the upcoming year, he is heading to cheer camp for one day later this summer.

And he’s in contact with the Texas Workforce Commission to help realign his career goals. While an earlier goal for the Baylor College of Medicine Academy graduate was to be an anesthesiologist, Connor now wants to work in the mental health profession.

“I am planning on going to college to possibly pursue psychiatry or psychology somewhere out of state,” Connor said. “I have a few choices but scholarships will play the biggest part. I want to help others who have been through a traumatic event.

Most people get depressed and many never recover. I want to help them get out.”

The challenges Connor and his mom face are the uncertainty of his long-term prognosis and medical ex-

state-authorized collective bargaining, which the firefighters requested from the legislature in 2005, the City of Houston will comply with the order to mediate.”

Successful mediation could satisfy the nearly 300,000 Houston voters who supported Prop B in November.

The Houston Police Officers’ Union filed a lawsuit later that month that included the city and firefighters union and claimed the measure was unconstitutional.

Before Garrison’s ruling, in an attempt to defray the cost of 29 percent raises associated with the implementation of Prop B, the city issued layoff notices to 220 firefighters, 67 fire cadets and 47 other municipal employees. The city also had issued checks to firefighters, which represented pay raises effective Jan. 1, according to Turner.

In the aftermath of Garrison’s ruling, the Houston City Council rescinded all the layoff notices and Turner said the payments to firefighters would need to be returned or considered as credit in a subsequent negotiation.

The parties now must attempt to negotiate again.

“This is yet another opportunity for the mayor to respect the will of nearly 300,000 voters,” Marty Lancton, president of the firefighters’ union, told the Houston Chronicle.

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The outlined areas are part of the Special Minimum Lot Size Area applications submitted by Heights residents that could go into effect.

Heights and the area already is bordered by a string of businesses along White Oak Drive.

Shafiezadeh said Urban Genesis, which plans to break ground on its four-story building of one-bedroom apartments before the end of the summer, has two other complexes planned for the Heights area.

One is at the corner of 20th Street and Ashland Street, and the other is between I-10 and Washington Avenue.

Shafiezadeh said his company, which also has developments in Austin and Dallas, typically offers lower rent than complexes of comparable size and location because it does not utilize common amenities such as exercise rooms or swimming pools. He said Urban Genesis plans to provide 1,500 apartment units in Houston by the end of 2020.

“I understand why the neighborhood wants it,” Shafiezadeh said of the SMLSA.

“We formally voted against it, just because I believe Houston needs more apartments, particularly in urban infill areas to give people more access that they can afford.”

Abel and McCormick want their part of the neighborhood, which is not considered a historic district like some other portions of the Heights, to be filled with single-family residences as opposed to apartment complexes. Both said the desire to block such developments provided the impetus for their SMLSA applications.

Brown said the longstanding, citizendriven initiative is a tool the planning department is glad to provide.

“We encourage neighborhoods who are concerned that in their mind, inappropriate development might change the character of their neighborhood, to contact us,” she said. “We’re happy to work with them through all the options we have available.”

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Eureka Heights Brew Co – 941 W. 18th St. Come join Eureka Heights for its first weenie roast. Festivities include, $1 hotdogs from Bullhorn Tailgaters, frozen bunny squirts, Moooseum Ice Cream, hot dog related contests, and local craft vendors.

Son Volt Friday, June 21 7 p.m.

The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Son Volt is performing at The Heights Theater with Old Salt Union.

Parachute Saturday, June 22 7 p.m.

The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Parachute is performing at The Heights Theater with Billy Raffoul.

Rickie Lee Jones Sunday, June 23 7 p.m.

The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Rickie Lee Jones is performing at The Heights Theater.

Tunes in the Tap Room Tuesday, June 25 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Harold’s Retaurant & Tap Room – 350 W. 19th St. Enjoy live music in Harold’s Tap Room every Tuesday night.

John Allen Stephens Friday, June 21 8 p.m.

White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. John Allen Stephens is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Camera Cult and Attxla.

Jawbreaker Saturday, June 22 7 p.m.

White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. Jawbreaker is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Bully.

Operators Saturday, June 22 9 p.m.

White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. Operators is performing at White Oak Music Hall.

The Appleseed Cast Wednesday, June 26 7 p.m.

White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. The Appleseed Cast is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Tennis System.

Wanderers Thursday, June 27 6 p.m.

White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. Wanderers is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Notions and other special guests.

Houston Brass Quintet Sunday, June 23 6 p.m.

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Book Signing Saturday, June 22 1 – 3 p.m.

The Book Scene – 1820 W. 43rd St. Join The Book Scene this Saturday to meet local author Crystal Vranich. She will be signing her book Inheritance Adventures, a romantic suspense novel with a dose of humor.

Rickie Lee Jones will be performing at 7 p.m. at The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th St. – 1245 Heights Blvd.

The Houston Brass Quintet is performing at Grace United Methodist Church. Admission is free.

The Markets Eleanora’s Market Saturday, June 22 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Cavatore – 2120 Ella Blvd.

There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers.

Little White Oak Night Market Saturday, June 22 4 – 8 p.m.

Sideout Volleybar – 2623 Keene St. The Little White Oak Night Market brings together local farmers, craft merchandisers, and artists.

The Farm Stand at Petrol Station Saturday, June 22 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

948 Wakefield Dr. The Farm Stand at Petrol Station features goods from local vendors.

Heights Morning Market Sunday, June 23 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

3106 White Oak Dr. Heights Morning Market gathers local talented artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs to bring you closer to the goods you need. Stop by to shop and stay to brunch, drink mimosas, and listen to live music at Onion Creek.

The Pews Women’s Bible Study Group Monday, June 24 5:30 p.m.

YMCA –1234 W. 34th St. The Women’s Bible Study meets every Monday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA. The study is called The Faithful, which explores crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures--Queen Esther, Gideon, Hosea, Malachi, and Nehemiah.

Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study.

Email scripturesharing@earthlink. net for information.

Men’s Scripture Sharing Group Thursday, June 27 7 a.m.

YMCA –1234 W. 34th St. The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.

Fundraiser for Connor Saturday, June 22 6 p.m.

American Legion Post 560 – 3720 Alba Rd. Dinner, silent auction, live auction, and more benefitting Connor Bazar and his journey as a quadriplegic.

Brand Grand Opening Party Sunday, June 30 1-4 p.m.

Liberty Hoepfl Garage - 4610 N. Shepherd Dr. Come out to Liberty Hoepfl Garage Brand Grand Opening Party.

The emcee is Randy Lemmon of KTRH’s Gardenline. There will be prizes, live music, beverages and more. There will be dancing and special guests. Desserts provided

by Sweet Treats. The $10 admission ticket is also a raffle ticket.

Children are free. RSVP at the shop or call 713-695-5071. Visit www.adolfhoepfl to purchase your tickets at Eventbrite or purchase at the store.

St. Matthew’s Event Sunday, June 30 9:15 a.m.

St. Matthew’s UMC – 4300 N. Shepherd The worship service at St. Matthew’s will feature well known opera/gospel singer, Dorceal Duckens. An old fashion picnic with hot dogs, hamburgers and trimmings will follow the service. Entertainment will be provided by the Praise Band, ACTS. This is a free event. For more information, see St. Matthew’s Facebook page or visit website at www.stmatthewsmethodist.org.

Lazybrook Baptist Church Events June 2 – Aug. 25 6:30 p.m.

Lazybrook Baptist Church 1822 W. 18th St. Lazybrook Baptist Church is sponsoring the Young Adult Summer Book Club Fellowship, “Welcome to Adulting- Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future� by Jonathan “JP�

Pokluda, which will be at the home of Sean and Vonda Bonte.

They will start with a meal and then have discussion from the book. Vacation Bible School at Lazybrook Baptist Church will be July 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for kids who have completed Kindergarten - 5th grades. Theme: In the Wild, Amazing Encounters With Jesus. VBS is free. Call 713-864-1470 to register or for information about the events.

Open Mic Night Tuesday, June 25 9 p.m.

Heights Vinyl – 3301 Cline St. This is a free flowing, “tap in,� share the mic event where everyone is welcome.

Thursday Night Bingo Thursday, June 27 7 p.m.

SPJST Lodge 88 - 1435 Beall St. Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88 is held every Thursday night. Bingo pads are $5 each. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Early bird special starts at 7 p.m. with regular bingo games beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Jerry L. Johnson, 86, born Feb. 1, died on June 9.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Dorothy Johnson; sons, John

Johnson & wife Sandy, Jay Johnson & wife Sherri; grandsons, Jeremy Johnson, Trey Johnson & wife Ann, Austin Johnson & wife Madelaine; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Johnson.

Ronald Ray Ellerman, 71, born April 10, died on June 6 in Houston, Texas.

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Jr., 77, born Jan. 6, died on June 6 in Houston, Texas.

He  is survived by his wife of 49 years, Juanita Ramos; his daughter Felicia Ramos, his sons, Jaime Ramos and Javier Ramos, and his three grandchildren, Daniella, Nathan and Hugo Ramos. He is also survived by his two siblings, nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Teofilo “Nicky� Thomas Ybarra, 71, born Sept.

18, died on May 9. Nicky is survived by his wife of 40 years, Genie Ybarra; daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Mike Haney of Richardson; granddaughter, Charlie; and brother, Christopher Ybarra of Denver, Colorado. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

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Dear Editor: It’s not just Independence Heights, but basically all the old majority black neighborhoods that this is happening in. The City of Houston and Harris County government is known for giving tax breaks to developers to redevelop these area. They make the delinquent tax’s information available so they can swoop up large tracts and rebuild. They claim, they will have affordable housing for those of low income, yet you wouldn’t be able to find them.

We as black folks need to truly learn and understand the value of the property our grandparents and parents have left behind. The only where are you to do this is to get together as family and pay the taxes, rebuild the homes that are in need of repair and either lease it or allow other family members to lease it or live in it for a minimal fee, enough to pay taxes, have insurance and make repairs.

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In the meantime we wait and watch buses go by on the other side of the street telling us about an award winning service.

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THE OBITUARIES. Bettie Light, 88, born June 27, born June 1930, died on June 17. The visitation is Thursday June 20, 6 - 8 p.m. at Heights Funeral Home.

The Service is Friday June 21, 11 a.m. at Heights Funeral Home.

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Do you ever consider Food bill opens bringing Fido to work? door for businesses opposed to you bringing your dog to work on this special day.

2. Puppy proof your work space. If you plan to work with your dog, make sure your office environment is safe. Remove poisonous plants and hide electrical cords. Any office items in question should be placed out of paw’s reach.

3. Make sure Fido is fit for work. Be sure your dog’s shots are current. Make plans to have your dog bathed and groomed before accompanying you to work. Be mindful of your dog’s “work readiness.”

You know your dog’s demeanor, so if he is aggressive or overly shy, it’s best to leave him at home. Consider how your dog has behaved in the past around strangers before making the decision to bring him. If your dog has shown fear, irritability or aggression, or if your dog has never met strangers, the workplace is not the best place for him.

4. Prepare a doggie bag. Include food, treats, bowls, toys, leash, paper towels, clean-up bags and pet-safe disinfectant.

If you are routinely in and out of your work space, consider bringing a baby gate for your doorway or a portable kennel for your dog’s comfort and your peace of mind.

5. Plan your pet’s feeding times carefully. During an important sales call is probably not the best time for a puppy

Dear Tabby, I have a very well-behaved dog and I’ve been daydreaming about bringing him along with me to work. Is this just a “pipe dream” or is it even possible?

Missing Fido while at work in Oak Forest Dear Missing Fido, What a timely question -- you’re in luck! Friday, June 21 is Pet Sitters International’s annual “Take Your Dog To Work Day.” Businesses around the globe will open their doors to employees’ canine coworkers to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to promote pet adoption.

To ensure a peaceful, productive day of human and canine camaraderie, Pet Sitters International (PSI) has made a free 2019 Take Your Dog To Work Day Action Pack available at https://www.petsit. com/takeyourdog.

PSI also provides pet owners these seven tips to ensure a successful office visit: 1. Do an office check. No one will mind your dog being in the office, right? Well, maybe. Check with management and co-workers to see if anyone is allergic, afraid or

potty break. Plan your dog’s feeding time around your work schedule and be sure to choose an appropriate area for your dog to relieve himself afterward.

6. Avoid forcing co-workers to interact with your dog. Dog lovers will make themselves known. To avoid pet accidents, monitor the amount of treats your pet is being given from your co-workers.

7. Have an exit strategy.

Although most dogs enjoy TYDTW Day, your pet may not. Should your dog become overly boisterous, agitated or withdrawn, consider taking him home or plan in advance for your professional pet sitter to offer a midday check-in visit. Never, under any circum-

stances, leave your pet alone in a vehicle while you work.

With a little planning and forethought, you and Fido can enjoy a special day at work while you encourage your coworkers to perhaps adopt their own future TYDTW coworker.

Did you know?

June is Adopt-A-ShelterCat month. All month long, many shelters will have reduced adoption rates for cats and kittens in order to promote this cause. Any month is a good month to adopt, but this month might just be your month!

Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com

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We’ve featured Nala before and she is still available for adoption. Nala is a 3-year-old spotted Pitbull/Doggo Argentino mix, is well behaved and working very hard to learn the rules of living the good life. She loves humans--even the little ones, so a home with children would be great. She’s not a fan of cats, but would probably like some dog siblings just fine. Follow Nala on Instagram @doggo_adventures_ with_nala. To learn more about Nala (and other adoptable pets), go to www.k-9angelsrescue.org.

While that was a big win for at-home food producers in 2013, this new bill, signed

by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 11, opens a lot more doors for people who own a homebased food business.

“It seems before the bill passing there was an overwhelming sense of someone bigger than us telling us what could and couldn’t be done and reminding us we were the little guys,” Muegge said.

Once the new bill takes effect, this road block won’t be so prevalent as home food producers will be able to expand their offerings.

Texascottagefoodlaw.com lists the changes come September. Location restrictions will be removed, meaning that sellers no longer have to stick to places like farmers markets and county fairs, but can direct sale anywhere in Texas. The changes will also include allowance for internet sales, and instead of a specified list of non-hazardous foods, it allows the sale of any non-hazardous foods.

“Some of those new products previously off limits to us only reinforced the idea we were again just the little guys in a big pond,” Muegge said.

“Capital is huge to a small business and sometimes cash flow can be strengthened with new ideas and new products.”

In September, sellers will

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Home-based food business owners are soon to have a few burdens lifted when on Sept.

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This bill will expand the Texas Cottage Food Law, and for La Petite Patisserie owner Jason Muegge, will remove what has felt to him like a giant road block.

Over the last decade homemade food producers have worked to make running their business from their home a viable option. Before 2011, it was illegal to sell any food that was prepared in a person’s home. Two years later the Texas Cottage Food Law was passed, which allowed people to sell low-risk foods to customers.

Makers who took advantage of this law were still under restrictions. According to the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, they could only sell specified, non-hazardous food, had to sell directly to consumers, foods had to be prepared at home using appliances meant for home use, couldn’t sell more than $50,000 worth of food annually, could only sell at an allowed location, had to have a current food-handlers card, had to package food to prevent contamination, and label the food.

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Art Valet: Fresh Arts to teach tricks of trade at summit Mitch Cohen Art Columnist

The term “starving artist� is a dirty word in the artist circles I run with. For me the image that comes to mind is a red-and-white tent in an old mall parking lot, where landscape and other knockoff art from unknown origins are sold at questionably low prices.

In reality, artists may find themselves scratching their heads wondering if their art careers will be cut short, not for lack of talent, but over business and marketing skills.

I’ve seen horrific artists succeed because they had excellent skills in business and marketing.

Launching any career should be backed up with the

tools required to succeed.

Where does an artist get the entrepreneurial skill set to turn a passion into a career, even if it’s part-time income?

Enter Fresh Arts, one of Houston’s most prolific arts organizations focused on the success of artists and creative entrepreneurs.

Fresh Arts is a nonprofit organization that champions local artists and creative entrepreneurs to succeed in the business of art. Fresh Arts will launch the Fresh Arts Summit, an artist-centered, skill-building initiative, over the weekend of July 19-20. The twoday program, held at Silver Street Studios (2000 Edwards St.), will convene more than 150 local and regional independent makers and creative entrepreneurs of all disciplines to focus on tools essential to building artistic business literacy and networks.

The summit will provide

Carla Lyles, the founder of Carla Sue Greeting Cards and Gifts, speaks at a workshop sponsored by Fresh Arts. (Submitted photo)

programming suited to the creative entrepreneur, including topics such as marketing and self-promotion, fundraising and finances, legal resources and technological skills related to arts entrepreneurship. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, artists are more than three times more likely than the total U.S. workforce to be self-

employed. As such, Fresh Arts is leveraging its 10-year history of programming workshops to build the Fresh Arts Summit curriculum. The summit was developed to empower artists through entrepreneurial knowledge to make informed decisions for their artistic practices, creative enterprises and community. “For the future and longev-

ity of the Houston arts community, it is vital that we provide a wealth of skill-building programming to local creatives,� said Marci Dallas, the executive director of Fresh Arts.

Fresh Arts also is offering five full and 14 partial scholarships to attend the summit, aiming to fund more than 10 percent of attendees.

Highlights of the summit span an attendee reception, networking opportunities, multimedia presentations, hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions designed to foster an ongoing conversation about business ownership, community building and audience cultivation.

There also will be an “Arts Expo� that connects creatives to local businesses, resources and organizations as well as “Mentor Power Hours� that function as breakout sessions in which attendees can speak

to lead mentors in an intimate group setting.

Artists demonstrating financial need and commitment to their practice can apply for the 2019 Artist Summit Scholarship by June 21 to have all or part of the admission fee waived. Panelists will evaluate submissions based on applicant responses, work samples and potential for growth. These scholarships were made possible by local artists, Friends of Fresh Arts and the Houston Endowment for the Arts.

Registration is set at $125 until June 21 and will increase afterward.

Learn more about Fresh Arts and register for the Fresh Arts Summit by visiting www. fresharts.org/content/summit-registration.

Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards.

Find him at ArtValet.com.

Review: Teotihuacan serves Tex-Mex comfort food lime to my flauta, which just made it better.

Next I prepped my fajita taco with rice, beans, cilantro and lime. The meat was good and the add-ons added to its flavor. However, the flour tortilla seemed to get in the way.

It was a little stiff, so I ended up tearing off the top portion.

Lastly, I tried the pork carnitas. The meat was tender, with a slightly crunchy exterior, like a crust. I’m a little particular when it comes to pork, so I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

With Tex-Mex being a fa-

By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com The exterior of Teotihuacan Mexican CafĂŠ is painted pink, making it easy to spot when cruising down Airline Drive.

Inside, wooden tables pack the place, and to the right of the entrance is a connected building full of tables as well.

Compared to the other TexMex spots popping up, Teotihuacan exudes an old-school vibe I can’t help but prefer when looking for classic TexMex cuisine.

As soon as I sat down, fresh tortilla chips were placed in front of me with salsa. After salting the chips, I dug in.

After a few conversations about Tex-Mex with fellow Texans, I realized everyone has a unique way they judge a restaurant. And when a restaurant meets their standards, they are loyal to it.

Other than the obvious, such as the taste of the food, my criticism of Tex-Mex restaurants tends to depend on the chips, the refried beans and how many limes they’ll give me when I ask. Small things, I know, they are what draw my attention beyond flavor.

So after my first chip, I already was halfway sold on the entire restaurant. The chips were warm and thin, which is how I prefer them. The salsa was slightly sweet and not

Photo by Zarah Parker The “El Bonny� combo plate offers a variety of Tex-Mex favorites and does them well at Teotihuacan.

overly spicy, meaning someone who doesn’t have a love for hot salsa could still enjoy it.

The menu is big, and since I wanted to try more than one item I decided on a “Mixed Plate.� From the available options I chose “El Bonny,� which came with one chicken and cheese flauta topped with guacamole and sour cream, one chicken fajita taco and 3 ounces of pork carnitas.

In between ordering my food and receiving it, I fell into the obsessively-eating-chipsand-salsa trap. But luckily, my entree came out before I got too full.

The carnitas sat on a bed

of chopped tomatoes in the middle of the plate and were surrounded by the flauta and fajita taco, which were opposite of each other, and the refried beans and rice.

Like I said, how a Tex-Mex restaurant serves its beans is part of how I judge it. I hate getting refried beans on my plate that look like they were spooned out of a can, and you can tell if they were because it usually looks like canned dog food. I also hate it when beans look like they were whipped in a blender for five minutes.

Good beans, on the other hand, are usually a little lighter in color and you can tell how

they were mashed by how many bean pieces are left.

Thankfully, Teotihuacan’s beans were the good kind.

The rice was typical.

As for the main items on my plate, I tried the flauta first because the chunky guacamole on top looked appetizing. The corn tortilla shell was crunchy, the chicken tender and the guacamole the perfect complement.

I asked for a side of limes and cilantro and was glad the server wasn’t stingy on the limes. The cilantro cup was full, but it mostly was cut-up stems.

I added some cilantro and

Food briefs: Rita’s for sale by owner Happy Hour,� featuring a new menu and a “Build Your Own Snack Board.�

Drink specials include bottles of wine starting at $25 and all draft beers for $4. For a cocktail you can try the Campari Spritz or create your own for $7.

The new happy hour menu is available from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Zarah Parker Managing Editor

The Houston franchise of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, 2802 White Oak Dr., is up for sale by the owner of that location.

According to bizbuysell. com, where the store is listed for sale, the owners are selling to be able to move out of the area. “After four years we have built a profitable store that is a community destination.

Now it is time for us to move on so we are looking for a new owner,� read a Facebook post on the store’s page.

Hawaiian BBQ coming to Heights Flavors from the island are coming to Houston with L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the fastfood chain that originated in Hawaii.

Its first outpost was in Katy, and the company will soon open another location in the Heights at 209 Heights Blvd., according to the Houston

The Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location on White Oak Drive is up for sale by the owner. (Photo from Facebook)

Business Journal.

L&L is known for its barbecue chicken and beef as well as its “Chicken Katsu� and “Loco Moco,� the latter of which is two hamburger patties served over rice and topped with brown gravy and fried eggs.

Be More Pacific in Heights The Filipino cuisine of Be More Pacific Kitchen and Bar is soon to take root in the Heights at 500 Yale St. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, co-owners Mark Pascual and Giovan Cuchapin

teamed up with Longhorn Capital Group to bring the Austin-based restaurant to Houston this October. The restaurant is using Nextseed, a crowdfunding service, to build out the Houston location.

The menu will feature traditional Filipino cuisine and tropical cocktails. Condiments and sauces will be made from scratch.

New happy hour at The Classic The Classic, 5922 Washington Ave., launched a new happy hour called “Board Meeting

Italian microbrewery to open in area Russo’s New York Pizzeria announced its newest franchise opportunity to be an Italian microbrewery, and its first location will open some time this year. Russo’s has singled out three locations for its new concept in Houston, with one of them being at 3415 Katy Fwy. The concept will be a fusion of its restaurant, including Russo’s menu of pasta dishes and pizza, and the microbrewery, which will offer craft beers all brewed in-house. The team behind Russo’s expects to open more than 20 of its restaurant and brewery concept across multiple states.

Food Bill from P. 6A be able to produce pickled fruits and vegetables, canned foods that are acidified, like salsa, fermented vegetables, frozen fruits and vegetables, and most importantly the bill doesn’t add any new burdens for homemade food producers. “For us this means we can produce and provide a lot more products at a reasonable price to consumers,� said Amy Williams, owner of Underhill Urban Farm Co. Williams said that commercial kitch-

ens average around $25 an hour to use and there’s typically a minimum charge.

Under the current law a few of her products require commercial kitchen access, but the changes to the law will allow her to cut the expense of a commercial kitchen and expand her current line. “For example, we do different types of pickles,� Williams said. “Those are all covered under the current cottage laws.

However, with the changes all pickled vegetables, okra, asparagus, green toma-

toes, etc., are now covered.�

Being able to compete more, share more, create more and connect with people more is what Muegge is most happy with concerning the new bill. “This is huge for small businesses, huge for small food producers and it’s really just common sense law,� Williams said.

Both La Petite and Underhill can be found at Eleanora’s Market, 2120 Ella Blvd.

vorite of many in the area, and so many options to choose from, I’d recommend Teotihuacan to anyone who’s looking for classic plates that taste freshly made.

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