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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com It is no secret the Heights is an everburgeoning neighborhood, and the annual event celebrating its entrepreneurial diversity and plethora of homegrown artists is right around the corner.

Next Saturday, Aug. 4, White Linen Night in the Heights will once again be in full swing from 6-10 p.m. showcasing the area’s best, brightest, and newest artists on the scene, along with its diverse business landscape.

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This annual outdoor art event is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. Wear white! gan in 2006 at the suggestion of New Orleans native and Katrina transplants Chris Thayer and his wife, who had opened a boutique on 19th Street when they were displaced by the storm. The Thayers and the Heights First Saturday

group organized the event as a way to promote interest to 19th street so the neighborhood’s diverse local businesses could thrive in the hot Houston summer.

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“Some Texas teams do travel to different states though, and many out of state teams travel to Texas,” said Slania.

The road for the team to end up in Corpus was long, and uncertain. Qualification for the

One family has been left with too many questions and not enough answers as multiple agencies continue to investigate the tragic death of 3-year-old Raymond Pryer at a local day care last week.

Police say Pryor was left in a hot day care van for hours upon returning from a field trip. As of press time, nobody has been charged in the incident.

“It’s tragic that children are left alone in a van, especially in the heat of the summer, with record heat happening right now,” HPD Assistant Chief Bobby Dobbins said at a press conference Friday. “We all have to be aware of both children and the elderly that we might leave in vehicles. This is just one more incident where what shouldn’t have happened, happened – and it ended tragically.”

According to police, 28 students from Discovering Me Academy – located in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive Photo by Landan – had gone on a Kuhlmann Multiple agencies are field trip to Doss investigating after Park Thursday morning for finger- a recent incident painting and outdoor at Discovering Me activities, along with Academy. one bus driver and another chaperone.

The children left the day care around 10 a.m. and returned between 2 and 2:30 p.m., and all were thought to be accounted for inside the daycare. Police say it was not until 6:30 p.m., when the boy’s father arrived to pick him up, when employees and authorities found the boy unresponsive inside the bus.

Investigators believe the child was inside the bus for nearly 4 hours, where the temperature inside was measured at 113 degrees when Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office deputies arrived on scene.

The child was then transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 8 p.m.

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to showcase that this was this eclectic neighborhood – a small town in a big city. It suits the Heights,” said Mitch Cohen, organizer of the Heights First Saturday Arts Market and manager of the artists participating in White Linen Night.

By 2009, White Linen Night had almost overflowed its banks, so to speak.

Every single year, Cohen said, the event teemed with many more attendees, as thousands flocked to see homegrown Houston artists and independently-

Contributed photo Catcher Drew Davis and pitcher Charlie Pesek take a few moments to talk strategy during the USSSA Baseball World Series. The Timbergrove Thunder 10U team finished third overall in the Series.

World Series dream comes true for local team “It was fun meeting and playing other teams from around Texas.”

By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Every baseball loving kid dreams about going the distance and for one Timbergrove Sports Association select team, those dreams came to fruition as the Timbergrove Thunder 10U placed third overall in the United States Specialty Sports Association Baseball World Series.

As their coach Andrew Slania explains, USSSA Baseball is different than Little League Baseball, which used to be the only league.

“USSSA has really taken off in the last 12 to 15 years,” said Slania. “In many ways, USSSA is more advanced, playing with the real baseball rules, including lead offs and steals.”

USSSA has over 42,000 teams registered with players ranging in age from 5-18. There are World Series games for every age group held in a few locations, including Alabama, Michigan, and California.

“For the third year, Texas has been able to be a host state,” said Slania. Texas hosted 10U

World Series games in Corpus Christi and Portland, Texas. The Timbergrove Thunder 10U played in Cor-

Capital Retail announces 18th Street Bungalows

By Betsy Denson For The Leader After announcing the Market at Houston Heights, a 30,000square-foot lifestyle destination for dining, plus specialty retail and services at 1533 N. Shepherd back in December, Capital Retail Properties has another project in its pipeline – this one two blocks away at 802 W. 18th Street.

Currently housing two homes beyond repair, the 10,000 square foot lot will feature a 3,000-square-foot retail

project, dubbed 18th Street Bungalows, according to a recent press release.

Capital Retail Properties is working with Gensler to design the space, which will accommodate two tenants. Nearby businesses include Snooze and Balls Out Burger, as well as Ford Fry’s Superica, which will take over the space formerly occupied by Bernadine’s and Hunky Dory. Dallas-based Flying Fish restaurant is also opening a location at 19th and Durham.

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Connor Lynch and Jacob Weersing are overseeing leasing of the 18th Street Bungalows. Capital Retail Properties Partner Anderson Smith, who is also a Heights resident, said that the goal is to secure a food and beverage tenant plus a specialty medical tenant to occupy the two spaces.

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don’t do this very often. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever written a column where someone else does all the talking. But that’s what I’m going to do today, mainly because I’m not educated enough to tell you both sides of the story.

If you haven’t heard (and you likely haven’t), a tariff was placed on Canadian paper, which supplies printers all across the United States.

We print The Leader in Bryan, Texas, and our newsprint costs spiked 20 percent in May. This isn’t a political statement, because I believe balancing some of our trade is a good thing for this country, but there’s a very real chance papers like The Leader may not land in your driveway very soon.

So instead of letting that happen without notice, please read the below commentary by a man named David Chavern, who is the president and CEO of the News Media Alliance. He does a much better job explaining the issue than I ever could. Here’s his column: Canadian Newsprint, Not the Enemy Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint,

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those days of screen-free reading could be coming to an end.

The fact that newsprint is being threatened is the work of one newsprint mill in the Pacific Northwest, NORPAC. In August 2017, NORPAC petitioned the United States Department of Commerce to begin applying tariffs to newsprint imported from Canada, claiming the imported paper was harming the U.S. newsprint industry. But NORPAC is not acting in the best interests of newsprint consumers or the U.S. paper industry at large — they are acting in their own interest and no one else’s.

The buying and selling of newsprint has always been regional without regard for the border. Consumers of newsprint — from newspaper and book publishers to telephone directory manufacturers — tend to buy newsprint in their region, close to their printing operations. The printers who typically utilize Canadian newsprint are those in the northeast

and Midwest, where there are currently no U.S. mills operating.

But those regions are not newsprint deserts because of unfair trade by Canadian paper mills.

Rather, newsprint mills shut down or converted to producing other, more profitable paper products when the demand for newsprint fell, something that has been happening steadily for decades. Since 2000, the demand for newsprint in North America has dropped by 75 percent.

But affordable Canadian paper has helped keep the printed news alive and flourishing well into the 21st century. With new tariffs, many smaller newspapers will feel their belts tightening. The combination of preliminary countervailing and antidumping duties increases the cost of imported newsprint by as much as 32 percent, and a number of newspapers have already experienced price increases and a disruption in supply. If the International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce make these tariffs permanent in the coming months, it could lead some small local publishers to cut their print product entirely — or even shut their doors.

Some, like NORPAC, may argue that by imposing duties on Canadian imports we’re saving American jobs and boosting our own economy, but while that may sometimes be true for other industries, the opposite is true of newsprint.

David Chavern serves as President & CEO of the News Media Alliance. Chavern has built a career spanning 30 years in executive strategic and operational roles, and most recently completed a decade-long tenure at the United States Chamber of Commerce.

What we’re seeing with the newsprint tariffs is not a government acting to try to better the economy for its citizens. Instead, it is “political arbitrage” by one private investment group — where they are effectively looking to use the U.S. government to tax local and community newspapers across the United States in order to bolster their own bottom line.

When considering whether to take NORPAC’s claims seriously, the Department of Commerce excluded input from U.S. newsprint mills owned by Canadian companies — specifically Resolute Forest Products and White Birch. Excluding manufacturers who, during the period of investigation, had three functioning newsprint mills in the U.S. because they have sister mills in Canada shows an unwillingness to understand the borderless newsprint industry and the restructuring that has taken place in recent decades.

Our own Polezni Durak THE STREET CORNER – Once again we are out here patrolling Texas to keep it safe from the Ruskies. Obviously no one else is doing it, so the job falls to us, and suddenly it is a much more important job. If you just got back from building your part of the wall on the Rio, I will quickly bring you up to speed. Everyone -- except our President -- knows the Russians tried to influence the 2016 President elections in favor of Donald Trump. What we didn’t know is how they operated in Texas. Top Kremlin spies, Aleksandra Yuryevna Krylova and Mikhail Leonidovich Burchik, came to Texas and, using phony names, PayPal and fake emails, got Texans to fight one another, demonstrate, and counter demonstrate to help Trump.

It was an easy success. The Kremlin even hatched opposition to the annual military exercise, Jade Helm 15, getting the more gullible among us, a majority, to fear Obama was going to confiscate our howitzers and militarily seize the state.

End of the story, right?

Wrong. For now we must deal with the polezni durak.

Gen. Michael Hayden, former head of the CIA and an expert on all things sneaky and Russian, flatly says the Russians got Trump elected President. Gen. Hayden also may solve a mystery: “The most benign explanation as to why Trump seems to not criticize Putin is a phase from the Soviet Union: polezni durak, ‘the useful idiot,’ the sort of person the Kremlin secretly held in contempt but went all out to exploit.” That’s a chilling thought. We’re being governed by a useful idiot? That does explain a lot, although many Americans’ contempt for the President is not so secret. We also have a new fly in the borsht.

It’s a virtual currency called Bitcoin, which sounds like a dime with teeth marks. Bitcoins leave no fingerprints, no paper trail. It didn’t take long for Russian military intelligence officials to spot this new tool and use it. So if you suddenly start getting funds from an anonymous source, do the patriotic thing: call me and we’ll split it.

What about Texas? Special Counsel Robert Mueller has charged that the Internet Research Agency – the Kremlin’s disinformation operation -- is “engaged in political and electoral interference operations” across the United States, especially in swing states like Florida. But a Texas organization was mentioned several times. We must assume that agents Krylova and Burchik are making their plans to infiltrate Texas again, if they haven’t

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already landed and are putting their disasters in place.

(Have you checked out the Astros’ bullpen lately?) A major part of the Internet Research Agency’s M/O is the distraction. Notice how Trump keeps trying to turn Americans’ attention to something other than Russian collusion? NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem, fake news, an FBI agent’s notes to his lover, porn stars. Oh, wait, forget the last one.

Putin (“Pootie” to our President) knows his targets: someone so egomaniacal as to really believe all the flattery, promises and photo ops. Art of the deal? This is the Great Negotiator who moved the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv, where it had been alongside every other nation’s embassy, to Jerusalem and got zero in return. This is the same savvy deal maker who agreed to cancel the joint U.S.-South Korean military which had been held for decades and he received in return? Nothing. We got taken, snookered, conned. His next book should be called “The Art of the Steal.” Also, your useful idiot needs an enemy -- someone or some group to attack and, when doing so, receives cheers from a fawning crowd. In this case, the press, immigrants, then immigrants and the press. This the Age of the Demagogue. Find a leader who appeals to our worst instincts, and don’t forget fear. All we have to fear are fear mongers themselves. “They are storming across our borders! Build a wall! They are breaking into our houses. Grab a gun!

Global warming and dirty air are hoaxes. Build an ark and get a gasmask!”

Let’s put ourselves in the place of Krylova and Burchik. Which Texas leader is the Official State Demagogue? Who keeps pandering to our fears, paranoia and cynicism? The usual suspects are numerous.

We have a state attorney general who keeps us occupied with local ordinances on plastic bags, constantly suing Washington to leave Texas alone, free to pollute and turn away selected voters, all the while neatly obscuring the fact that he is facing criminal hard time for fraud. Our land commissioner doled out $400,000 in bonuses to agency employees and billed taxpayers for personal out-of-state

trips that included receiving a “Jesus shot” in Oklahoma. Gov. Greg Abbott is a Trump lapdog.

The Texas Legislative Study Group reported the state ranks 50th among states in percentage of high school graduates, first in amount of carbon emissions, first in hazardous waste produced, last in voter turnout, first in percentage of people without health insurance, and second in percentage of uninsured kids. Texas ranks fourth highest for teenage birth rate, the lowest in the nation for women with health insurance, and is the second lowest in the nation for percent of pregnant women receiving prenatal care in the first trimester.

Texas also ranks the fourth highest for percentage of

women living in poverty.

We are 44th in high school graduation rates and 47th in SAT scores. In higher education, in Texas, only 51 percent of students earn a bachelor’s degree within six years, meaning that only 17 percent of Texans will earn a bachelor’s degree.

So what did the Texas Legislature spend its time and our money on during this last session? Transgender school bathrooms, the good ol’ distraction.

And who spearheaded this entire slight-of-hand? Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. He fits all the criteria – demagoguing, egomaniacal, pandering to our fears, etc. Could it be that Dan Patrick is our own polezni durak?

Ashby is suspicious at ashby@comcast.net

If the tariffs on Canadian newsprint are allowed to stand, we’re not only risking a centuries-old relationship with our neighbors to the north, but we’re putting our own U.S. news industry in jeopardy.

While the big national and regional papers may have less trouble finding the funds to keep their print editions coming, we could see small publishers lose footing, and those tiny local papers are some of the most vital members of our news community. Under the right conditions, those papers can find a way to maintain their footing, but if the newsprint industry can’t support them, those communities will become news deserts, and that’s a future none of us want.

We may not be able to save the entire industry by keeping tariffs off our paper, but we can keep it thriving while we re-position ourselves for the years to come. Having affordable newsprint will help us do that.

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Supporting your local art culture

By Madison Creech For The Leader With all the museums in Houston, local artists are easily overlooked.

While our larger museums are great, it is important to not forget the local community of art we have here in Houston. One in particular is The Silos at Sawyer Yards.

Sawyer Yards was created to give Houston a place for a truly local gathering; to celebrate the cities unique art and lifestyle. It stretches on for eight city blocks of industrial warehouses that have all been reclaimed and designed for each individual artist.

The Silos is a building filled with different studios and exhibits, varying from painted pictures to furniture.

The Silos is a community in which

many artists can appreciate each other.

“Sawyer Yards also provides a format where visitors can interact with artists and artists can have an audience of actual or potential art buy- Madison Creech ers,” said Jon Deal of Sawyer Yards.

There are over four hundred creative work spaces in The Silos in which artists can rent a space out to showcase their art.

“The culture value you find at Sawyer Yards is a critical component to keeping Houston current and competitive,” said Deal.

New events at Sawyer Yards are always happening, such as The Sum of Parts, new photography by Clara Hogg, on Aug. 4.

Her work reflects the human condition and urban experiences. She blends architecture with human anatomy. Her work can vary from sculptures, drawings, and most recently, photographs.

Another event at Sawyer Yards is the 2nd Saturday Arts Market. Spend the afternoon wondering though the studios at The Silos. You can find anything from handmade jewelry, to paintings, sculptures, and furniture. So many more events are coming up soon, so come support your local artists. All events are free and open to the public.

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Why students need to debate

By Alice Waters For The Leader Last year I joined the debate team at my school and it had a significant impact on me. Joining debate improved the way I spoke to people, thought through topics, and even my work ethic.

Debate has many impacts on students, and every school should have a debate team to help improve their overall student body.

Debate can help students with critical thinking skills.

During a debate round you never know what your opponent is going to say. You must learn how to think critically on your feet. You must also learn how to construct arguments that are challenging to rebut while still ensuring that they make sense.

Those who are in debate are also able to build confidence. Public speaking is America’s number one fear and debate helps you to overcome it. Debate is a safe way to slowly learn how to speak in front of an audience. De-

Alice Waters baters must speak in front of judges, opponents, and any other spectators or audience members. I have seen many people try-out for debate at our school. During the tryouts, they many be nervous or even shy, but throughout the year they gain confidence through debate.

In debate we must break down topics about controversial issues in the world.

This helps students become more aware about the world around us, as well as gain knowledge on current issues.

For example, one of my topics was Resolved: Civil Disobedience in a democracy is morally justified. I not only

had to research each side of the issue, but I also had to break down exactly what civil disobedience was and how it impacted democracies.

Debate also helps strengthen your work ethic. You must take responsibility researching, constructing, and debating two sides of a controversial topic. In some forms of debate, such as congress, you must write up to 20 different cases about 20 different issues. If you don’t have cases prepared, you will likely lose the debate due to lack of preparation.

One of the most important parts of debate is communicating your ideas effectively. In debate we learn how to articulate and speak clearly while also making sure that what we are saying has a clear and precise meaning. Communication can help students in their life everyday.

Debate helps with research skills as well, students must learn how to find and See Debate P. 10A

Team from P. 1A World Series begins in January, involving several hundred teams in Texas and requires the amassing of points after performances in tournaments. Teams qualify by competing in certain tournaments, performing to a point where qualification points are earned, and then receiving a USSSA designation “World Series Qualified.”

The Thunder 10U team of 12 players, aged 10 and under, qualified for the World Series after winning a tournament at Baseball USA over the March 17 weekend. From the initial applicant pool of more than 400 teams, the competition for the World Series tournament was condensed to seven qualified teams.

Then came the tournament itself.

“In a span of 64 hours, our team played seven baseball games, advancing farther than any team in Thunder history, and for the first time in organizational history won five straight games to start the tournament,” said Slania.

“In winning our first five games of the tournament,

check out The Saturday Arts Market in the Heights. The first Saturday of each month local artist gather together for an art market along 19th street.

They sell and showcase their art. New artists are being added every month,

increasing the length and diversity of the market. You can ride your bike or drive. They have made convenient parking spaces at a free parking garage only two blocks away from the market.

Local events for the entire family

By Samuel Jones For The Leader Before the kids head back to school, check out these family-friendly events.

One great place to take your family is to the Heights Neighborhood Library, located at 1302 Heights Blvd. where they are hosting an event with a special guest.

This guest is the Nutty Scientist, who will do all sorts of science experiments in an attempt to get off of the deserted island he is stranded on.

He will do a number of different things, like sending a message in a bottle, getting his hair to stand up with static electricity, creating flubber, and he will even cause a volcano to erupt. Kids will be entertained while learning some new things as the Nutty Scientist shows how the world works and has fun while doing it. Check it out on July 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Heights Library also is hosting family movie day.

Stretch out and relax while watching a showing of the

Samuel Jones movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This film is recommended for kids ages five and up. Come and relax with the family and have a good time together. Movie day is August 4, at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet also has a fun activity coming up. A mother of two is hosting a tabletop Role Playing Game session called Hero Kids! Super Hero Adventure! During the three sessions that will happen, attendees will learn what a role playing game actually is and how to play them.

The children will choose their character and give themselves a name. Then they

will be put into an adventure where they must use math and language arts to win the game. Each session is $15 and two hours long. The session takes place on July 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event is recommended for children age five to twelve.

This weekend and every Saturday afterwards, the printing museum is open for a public printing tour. In this tour, attendees will be able to print their own copy of the Declaration of Independence using a 1900s Columbian Iron Handpress as well as learn the importance of the Linotype machine. This will be a fun experience that will help kids learn about the importance of the printed word throughout human history while providing a hands-on experience.

All of this is happening at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday at the Printing museum located at 1324 West Clay Street, and children under the age of twelve will have free admission.

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White Linen from P. 1A we earned the ‘number 1 seed’, another first for the Thunder organization.”

In addition to the games, there are also specific challenges on the first day of the tournament that highlight individual skills.

One is a “homerun derby” where the best power hitter, who hits the most balls over the fence, is identified.

The Thunder’s Dylan Ray won – by a lot – hitting four more over the fence homeruns than anyone else in the competition.

In each game, the umpire crew identifies a “player of the game,” and four Thunder members – Nate Tidwell, Alex Taylor, Jay’Markus Smith, and Dylan Ray – all received the award.

Slania said that other players with great tournament performances included Drew Davis, Campbell Oldham, K.P. Slania, Connor Romero, Luke Orr and Matthew Garcia. Chase Moore, Owen Garfield and Charlie Pesek were highlighted for their strong defensive play and pitching.

The 10U team includes players from Timbergrove, Garden Oaks, and the

Heights. Slania, a former NCAA division I starting catcher, says that he and his fellow coaches, including Chris Mallia, Omar Tidwell, and Mike Orr, are volunteers.

“We are attorneys, company managers, and workers in the oil and gas industry by day, but fully believe in what we are doing with these kids,” he said. “[They] are remarkable. In addition to being highly motivated and talented, they took it upon themselves to hold players only meetings before games which includes prayer, entirely unprompted by parents. A group of 65 - plus parents, siblings, friends and grandparents - came to support the 10U Thunder on their march to tournament success.”

Player Luke Orr had a great time, both on and off the field.

“It was fun meeting and playing other teams from around Texas,” said Orr. “I had so much fun with my teammates when we weren’t playing a game.

We all went to the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington together.

I’m so glad we got to go to the World Series.”

more passengers.

Multiple agencies, including The Department of Family and Protective Services, are now investigating the incident. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will eventually present evidence to a grand jury, which will decide whether to levy charges.

“It’s going to be a long process, because we want to do everything right; we want to be methodical and not miss anything. This is one of those cases where we really want to go slow,” Dobbins said.

“We’re all so disturbed by this – it’s a death that shouldn’t happen. All of us need to be diligent about taking care of our children and people who might be left in a vehicle.”

The investigation into the incident remains in its preliminary stages; however, there was one consensus – Thursday’s tragedy was entirely avoidable and prevent-

able.

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Rosen urged residents to consider Thursday’s happenings a tragic reminder of the potential danger inherent with summer weather in the Houston area, and implored parents and caregivers to remember to look around their vehicle before leaving it.

He suggests placing a wallet, purse or cell phone – anything necessary – near the child, so as not to forget either inside upon reaching a destination.

“Do something that always reminds you that you have a loving package in the backseat of that car,” he said. “…

All of those things come into play to make sure your child isn’t left in the car. Holding people accountable and getting into a routine of doing something is imperative.”

Day Care from P. 1A tained for questioning, and police are hoping to speak with the other children who traveled on the bus. Police will also be gathering surveillance video and welcome any help that can be given in the coming days.

“We’re still actively getting them all and bringing them in and if there’s anything the public has to help us, we’ll obviously take it,” said Lt. Patrick LeBlanc with HPD. “But that’s still part of the gathering phase. [There is] a lot of work to be done and it’s going to take a while to get it all done, but this is without a doubt a tragedy for the city of Houston.”

Authorities declined to reveal whether the van was equipped with a child safety alarm designed to alert drivers to check for remaining passengers prior exiting a vehicle – a requirement by state law that was passed in 2013 for those containing eight or

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owned businesses.

So, due to such burgeoning growth, the Houston Heights Association passed marketing options off to Cohen in 2010, and he later partnered with Sara Jackson and Kenektid beginning in 2013. He said a fulltime marketer was needed to manage logistics of the event in the wake of its sheer size, while he manages the artists on the street.

No signs of slowing down And crowds have remained strong, as the event draws at least a solid 25,000 to 30,000 goers from all walks of life each year, according to Jackson. Between showcasing an eclectic group of artists from Cohen’s First Saturday Arts Market to a diverse selection of homegrown businesses, White Linen Night offers a small taste of what the Heights has to offer to anyone who will hear.

In 2018, WLN is even adding a biergarten along the street in the 200 block of 19th Street near Yale, where Houston charity Barrio Dogs will be fundraising through beer sales Saturday night. The main art scene will sit in the 200 and 300 blocks of 19th Street.

“We really try to be about the fun and not about the fuss – all about the brick and mortar on the streets and the artists; about people coming out to see a local business they’ve never seen before and getting to know what they’re about,”

The event draws at least a solid 25,000 to 30,000 attendees

Jackson said. “It’s a great time to mingle in the neighborhood if you’ve never been out there before and have fun without worrying about all the extra stuff out there.”

Beginning at 6 p.m. (as the art market is set up and artists are hosting open houses) and running until 10 p.m., White Linen Nights will again offer festival goers a bevy of options, from the art displays for those wanting to get the first crack at local gems. Artists such as C.S. Ellington, Cherie Salinas, David Mercado, Arthur Deatly, and Aliona Price will have their work on display.

Meanwhile, the Blue Whale will have face painting and summer-themed crafts, while Casa Ramirez, Harold’s, and the Heights Theater – among others – will host musical acts such as Bossa II, Rio Yeti, DEM reggae band, DJ Cheney, Madeleine Edwards, and more as the night winds on.

And through all the fun, spirit, and musical tunes that have infiltrated the air, the heart of the event has never wavered.

“It’s always been to cham-

pion all of our mom and pop shops and small businesses that are here – that’s fading fast in places, but we’ve still got these two blocks on 19th Street with businesses who have been there a long time,” Cohen said.

“It’s a fantastic neighborhood tradition and really makes everyone happy. You will see young and old, people of all persuasions,” Jackson said. “Everybody’s dressed in the spirit of the event, is there to have a good time and meet local artists, and give business to these stores when it’s so hot that people generally don’t want to come out and shop.”

Street parking is plentiful throughout the neighborhood around most of the main areas where activities will be happening in the neighborhood. There will also be an Uber drop-off and pickup zone at the corner of 20th Street and Ashland Street across from the Heights Hospital.

White Linen Night in the Heights is open to the general public with no admission fee. For more information on this year’s event, readers can visit theheightswhitelinennight. com/.

Bungalows from P. 1A on a vintage bungalow…the classic craftsmen silhouette, including front porch, is being reimagined with specialty signage, large storefront windows, exposed wood and ribbed sheet metal in two shades of gray, delineating the functionality of the space.”

Design collaborators Dick Lew and Jim Ou said that their goal was “to honor the historic aesthetic of the neighborhood while embracing its youthful spirit and vibrancy.”

Smith said that to create a more urban feel, there will be a reduced setback to orient the building closer to the street, which will be further enhanced with the entrance off Durham.

Bike racks are also planned for the site.

“We’re excited to bring a

whimsical and dynamic piece of architecture to Durham, just as it is poised to begin absorbing overflow retail demand from Shepherd,” said Smith.

“Tenants will not only benefit from heavy car and growing foot traffic, but also enjoy terrific street presence in a new landmark.”

The nearby Market is in for city permits, according to Smith, and Capital Retail Properties is working through pre-leasing. He anticipates construction on that development to start before the end of this year.

The 18th Street Bungalows is actually the second bungalow type concept for Capital in the Heights. The Bungalows on 22nd Street, a boutique retail destination under con-

struction at 715 W. 22, between Shepherd and Durham, is close to Kraftsmen Baking and the future H-E-B. That project is being codeveloped by Randy Wile of Wile Interests, Inc. Capital Retail Properties is overseeing leasing.

Crew Fitness, a row studio concept based in Mobile, Alabama, will occupy the entirety of one of the two structures that will eventually occupy the 10,000-square-foot site, with front and rear parking options.

Husband and wife team Dan and Marcia Strange will own and operate Crew Fitness. The gym will offer monthly memberships as well as class package options.

An initial staff of six employees in The Heights is anticipated to grow over the first year.

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COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host The Joe Valentino Show, from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. July 27. The cost is $10 at the door and $11 in advance. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.

GENEALOGY ONLINE Clayton Library for Genealogical Research The website Ancestry.com will be introduced, the Library Edition, available for use at all Houston Public Library locations. Learn to navigate the home page and find the records you need. Bring a laptop if you wish to follow along during class. The class will be from 10:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 4.

Class size is limited. Reservations required. Adults/teens. The library is located at 5300 Caroline St. Information: 832-393-2600.

HOUSTON IN THE CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT The Heritage Society Dumped and Forgotten Below the Milam Street Bridge: Houston in the Civil War exhibit will run through Aug. 4, at The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby St. This multi-media exhibit educates visitors about Houston’s underappreciated role in the Civil War. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 6-18. THS members, active duty military and children

5 and under are free. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdaySaturday. Information:713-6551912, www.heritagesociety.org.

FIRE MUSEUM OF TEXAS IN BEAUMONT Precinct 4 Senior Adult Program The fire museum of Texas is housed in the Beaumont Fire Department’s 1927 Central Fire Station, and was recognized as a historical landmark in 1983.

Lunch will be available for purchase at Floyd’s Cajun Seafood and Steakhouse. A $2 prepaid, non-refundable fee covers the cost of the trip. Transportation is provided from Oaks Presbyterian Church, located at 1576 Chantilly Lane. The trip will be 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 9. Information: www.hcp4. net/sap/events, 281-893-3726.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Eisenhower High School Mark your calendars! Constable Alan Rosen’s Back to School Bash will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 11.

Come out to Eisenhower High School, 7922 Anotine Dr., for the Basketball Tournament, school supplies, health screenings, and fair. Onsite registration is 8:309:30 a.m. the day of the event. To register for the tournament and school supplies call Community Outreach Director Erica Davis at 713-755-3372 or email her at erica.davis@cn1.hctx.net.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Neuropathy Alliance of Texas The Neuropathy Alliance of Texas Houston support group meeting will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25, at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr., Room D100, Ground Floor. The topic is Integrative Medicine for Neuropathy, with guest speaker Bing You, Integrative M.D. and Director of weMED Wellness Center. Information: 512-553-9130, info@ neuropathyalliancetx.org, https:// neuropathyalliancetx.org.

SUMMER MELLERDRAMER Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia presents She Was Only Marginally Modest or Have You No Shame, an Old Fashioned Summer Mellerdramer,

by Vern Harden. Set in the dilapidated Dead Moose Lodge, this show is just choc full of puns, alliterations, and just plain old made up stuff. Fun entertainment for all ages. The show runs through Aug. 25, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West.

Call or visit website for tickets and reservations.

Information: 713-682-3525, www.theatresuburbia.org.

OPEN HOUSE Lone Star College

The Academy for Lifelong Learning will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 28, at the Lone Star College Victory Center, 4141 Victory Dr.; and from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30, at the Lone Star College North Harris campus located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr. Information: 281-765-7947, www.lonestar. edu/all.htm.

HITS THEATRE FUNDRAISER Boheme Support arts education and join HITS Theatre at Boheme, 307 Fairview St. (77006) from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 30. Cultured Cocktails at Boheme will donate 10% of all drink sales will directly benefit HITS. Cultured Cocktails takes place every Thursday and benefits a different artist or arts organization. Since its inception in 2008, the program has raised over $100,000 for local artists and art organizations. Information: www. hitstheatre.org, 713-861-7408.

LEGALLINE: FREE LEGAL ADVICE Houston Bar Association The Houston Bar Association offers free legal advice over the phone through LegalLine from 5-9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. Consejos Legales for Spanish speakers is the first Thursday of every month from 6-8 p.m. Information: 713759-1133, www.hba.org.

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Garage sale at St. Ambrose Come out to St. Ambrose for their annual garage sale.

Early bird entry fee is $5 from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 27; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 28; and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 29.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church is located at 4213 Mangum Rd. Call 713-6863497 for information.

Health Fair and Blood Drive at Providence MBC The community is welcome to attend a Health Fair and Blood Drive in Independence Heights at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 403 E. 43rd St. The event is free admission and will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Free refreshments will be provided.

Call 713-692-5017 for information.

Senior Activities Day at St. Stephen’s Senior Activities Day will be held Aug. 1, in the fellowship hall. Domino games begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a homemade soup and sandwich lunch. Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of lunch.

Sea Scouts Ship 24 will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m.1 p.m. Aug. 4, at the Scout House, located across the street from the church at West 43rd and Donna Bell. All are welcome.

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page.

Potluck lunch at St. Matthew’s The community is invited to come and worship on July

29. The service, at 10:17 a.m., will be an old fashioned style sing along, with guests and members selecting their favorite hymns to sing. Short Bible passages will be shared.

Those attending can share in a potluck lunch after the service. Members are asked to bring a covered dish if possible. Come and enjoy this time of worship and get to know some fine people within the church.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. Call 713-6970671 or visit the Facebook page or the website at www. stmatthewsmethodist.org.

Mercy Me at First Church Heights Kingdom Blue Productions presents Mercy Me at 4 p.m.

Aug. 4, and is produced, written and directed by Mary Gray Gossett. From riches to rags,

from lost to found, a father hates the sin but loves the sinner, longs for his daughter to be redeemed and return home from her scandalous lifestyle.

Tickets are $20 for adults, children $10, and $15 for DVDs. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 832814-0230.

First Church Heights is located at 201 E. 9th St. Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship.

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

Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.

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Carolyn Branda, 68, born Nov. 5, 1949 in Galveston, died July 16. Branda graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in music. She is survived by daughters Elizabeth Green and Sarah Sharp, son Matthew Walter, former spouse Bernard John Walter, brothers James Branda, Brian Branda, Michael Branda, and Thomas Branda; sisters Terri Branda Carter, Susan Branda Martin, and Ellen Branda Hamilton, and six grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to roomtoread.org, or other nonprofits that support literacy in their communities.

Murl Buck, born July 4, 1929 in Hot Springs, Ark., died July 20.

Robin Harold Frazier,

56, born Sept. 14, 1961, died July 20. Frazier was born at Heights Hospital, and attended Immanuel/Bethlehem Lutheran

School, Hogg Jr. High, and Reagan High School, where he lettered in Football. He also attended The University of Houston, member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, and in his later years attended University of Akron in Ohio. Frazier is survived by his daughter Paula Frazier-Yarbour, son Kyle Frazier, mother Doris Frazier-Magee and stepfather Thomas Magee, brother Steven W. Frazier, and three grandchildren.

Ruth Marie Gilpin, 90, born

Oct. 10, 1927, died July 23.

Robert Eugene Kemp,

100, born July 10, 1918 in Gordo, Ala., died July 20.

Juliet Georgiana Buckley Alsup Korst, born 1934, died July 20. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

Deborah Bronson Pelton,

49, born March 20, 1969 in Santa Ana, Calif., died July 16. She is survived by her mother Carol A. Bronson, brother Jimmy Bronson, husband TJ Pelton and daughter Lauren Pelton. Pelton worked in the television and advertising community for more than 27 years. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Robert Lewis Siros Jr.,

44, born June 5, 1974, died July 20. He is survived by his wife

Janet Siros, daughters Ariel Lynn Siros, Madison Mackenzie Siros, and Kennedy Ryleigh Siros, sisters Veronica Farias and Krissy Perales, brothers Stephen Siros and Jonathan Siros. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 31, from 10 a.m.-noon, at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., Houston 77008. A celebration of life service is scheduled at noon, the committal service will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, 3506 North Main, Houston 77009.

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ost people living today have little to no understanding of what it is like to be a sheep or to be a shepherd. When Jesus lived and ministered here on this earth in his local culture shepherding was a very familiar occupation. As Jesus spoke, He often used the imagery of a shepherd working with sheep to explain truth to the people He was teaching. In John 10, Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd. He was saying that the people were sheep and that they needed Him, the Good Shepherd to lead and guide them. Jesus even said that as the Good Shepherd, He would give His life for the sheep.

While shepherding sheep is not a common occupation here in Houston, TX, people thinking that they know enough and can get by just fine on their own is a very common thing today as it was in the days of Jesus. While the culture has changed, the pride of mankind has not changed. The political and religious leaders of Jesus’ day did not appreciate being told that they needed to follow God. They had defined God in their own terms and were happy to use their definitions of God to control the people around them. Jesus did not seek to control the people, but rather to point them to the truth. Jesus is the way to God. Jesus is the truth. Jesus is the giver of life. Just as sheep need a shepherd to lead them, guide them, feed them, and protect them, we need Jesus to lead us, to guide us, to feed us, and to protect us. He is the giver of physical and eternal life. Don’t live life on your own terms trying to go your own way. Follow the good shepherd, Jesus Christ. He has revealed Himself to us in His Word. Listen and obey His Word.

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Are essential oils Neighbors: Morales celebrate 50th wedding anniversary dangerous for your pets?

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be ingested during the animal’s self-grooming. Therefore, it is best to apply the oil at the base of the neck where the animal can’t reach. Additionally, if you apply essential oils to your own skin, avoid allowing your pet to lick your skin after application.

These Oils Are Toxic To Pets Dr. Bailey has also compiled a helpful list of popular essential oils that can be toxic to pets. They include: Basil Bitter Almond Clove Leaf Hyssop Oregano Pine Oil Tea Tree

Dear Tabby, I love using essential oils in my home, but I’ve heard that some can be toxic to my pets. Can you help me to determine if I need to ditch my “oily” habit to protect my pets?

Essential Oil Fanatic in Timbergrove Dear Essential Oil Fanatic, Essential oils are all the rage these days! Folks are using them to, not only enhance the scent of their homes, but also to help alleviate stress and other ailments. While some essential oils can be beneficial to pets and even help to strengthen their immune system, vets warn you to use them in moderation and with caution.

Never Put Essential Oils in Your Pet’s Food or Water “Essential oils should never be given by mouth or in the animal’s food,” Dr. Murl Bailey, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences said. “Oral ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system depression, which can cause symptoms such as decreased heart and breathing rate. Seizures are also possible from large doses.”

Don’t Let Rover Lick Your Freshly-Applied Oils Bailey added that oils applied to the animal’s skin may

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Wintergreen Ylang Ylang Natural ways to treat pets, such as essential oils, are growing in availability. However, Bailey reminds pet owners that essential oils are not regulated and the concentration and safety listed on the label may be unknown in pets.

As always, it is always best to consult your veterinarian before beginning any new treatment regimen.

Dr. Bailey’s complete list of toxic essential oils can be found here (www.vetmed. tamu.edu).

Do you have a question for Tabby? Email her at deartabbyquestions@gmail.com

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Maria and Ignacio Morales renewed their marriage vows at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

erine Powell and her team trapped 14 and then captured a few more the next day. All combined, the four teams trapped 34 cats! All of the cats were spayed or neutered, recovered well, and were returned to their colonies.

Other neighbors volunteering last weekend were Sandy Francis, Belinda Bracht and Karen Farris. Phillips wishes to correct a mistake: The Purple Cat: Thrift and Resale and one other group sponsored the reduced cost of the surgeries at Cat Vet. A huge thanks to all involved for this effort! If you would like to volunteer with AJL, learn more about TNR, or donate money or supplies to assist AJL in their rescue efforts, you may contact them at animaljusticeleague.org.

One of our most lovely and interesting neighbors in Oak Forest, Evelyn Yurgensen, had an unfortunate experience at Kroger on W. 43rd Street this week. Yurgensen,

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who owns a cane and isn’t afraid to use it, is one of those good neighbors – the one who returns grocery carts to the store. Upon her arrival at Kroger this past Tuesday, Yurgensen noticed a large cart and, placing her cane in the basket to free her hands, returned the cart to the grocery store lobby. She parked the cart and turned her back to retrieve another cart just a couple of feet away. All it took was a turn of her head to spot the new cart and place her hand on its handle, and when she turned back, her cane was gone from the cart she’d brought into the store and parked! Sheesh! What a shame.

I know you’ve all noticed a significant increase in crime throughout our city. Be careful out there and keep your eyes wide open when you are out and about, neighbors. Be sure to keep an eye on our senior citizen neighbors, as well.

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Neighbors, family and friends wish Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Morales of Oak Forest a happy 50th wedding anniversary! Maria and Ignacio Morales, originally married 50 years ago in a civil ceremony, were married in a beautiful ceremony in their church, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, this past weekend on July 21, followed by a reception at Houston Liederkranz where guests danced the night away after a wonderful dinner. The event was made possible by the couple’s four daughters and sons-in-law Connie and Albert Briceno, Teresa and Francisco Luis, Christina and Gabriel Gonzales, and Adela and Jesse Flores. Maria and Ignacio have been blessed with 13 beloved grandchildren and two adorable great-grandchildren. The Morales’ life story and loving commitment to one another over the years is a true inspiration to family and friends. Happy anniversary!

You may remember from last week’s column neighbor Natalie Phillips shared that Animal Justice League (“AJL”) in the Oak Forest and surrounding area conducted its second TNR (Trap/Neuter or Spay/Release) Day this past weekend. The first time AJL held a TNR day, 19 cats were captured and spayed/ neutered. Well, records were made to be broken because this weekend, Phillips reports her team of four women trapped 12 cats while Cath-

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For every art medium, there are clubs, societies and nonprofits that strive to bring the artists together, the community is always the focus and the nonprofit ClayHouston’s focus is the ceramic arts as its name suggests. ClayHouston stays active in the ceramic community by sponsoring exhibits, symposia, programs and workshops. Saturday ClayHouston is hosting a Pop Up Market Place at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2025 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. “We have 21 Clay Houston members participating, bringing a range of sculptural and functional work all under $200,� � said Membership Chair, Sierra Estes in an email. “We want this event to connect our members and their work to a Houston audience that will enjoy learning from and supporting them.

We know that the Heights will love the work that our members are bringing, we know that there will something for everyone!�

This is a first-time event for ClayHouston, the organization has an active and growing membership that numbers around 150. Hosting public events like the Pop Up Marketplace is part of their mission in community engagement. Of the 21 ceramic artists attending, I know two participating, Michelle Heinesen and Doni Langlois. I own work by both artists, but I have room for more!

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On a hot day, there is nothing better to do then enjoy a local play in the A.C. Local theatres like Upstage Arts and HITS theatre feature productions for everyone.

On July 27-29, Upstage Arts will be putting on a production of Bugsy Malone Jr, a gangster story from the 20’s that is suitable and entertaining for all ages. The show will be put on by kids at a variety of ages.

The show is “done by kids all the time,� said Michael Ward, the theatre manager at Upstage Arts, Alice Waters and “the show is very funny�

Upstage Arts will also be putting on Into the Woods on August 3-5. This production follows the journey of a couple as they travel through the woods to reverse a curse placed on them by a witch.

General admission for both of the shows is $12 and you can reserve tickets at www.upstagearts. com. You can also register for spots in some of the summer camps that are left. Some of the camps include SpongeBob the Musical, The Greatest Showman, a Disney themed class, and an Improv Class.

When attending any of Upstage Arts shows, know that a lot of work went into producing the show. At Upstage Arts actors spend anywhere from 1575 hours working on a show. In this short amount of time, actors must learn lines, learn blocking, and learn the show. “Most theatres do a hundred [hours], we are very efficient,� said Ward.

On August 4-5, HITS theatre will be doing a production of Mary Poppins Jr, a show about a nanny named Mary Poppins, who takes two mischievous children on a magical and memorable adventures to help not only them, but their family remember how to value each other again.

The show will be performed by first-third graders.

HITS will be performing Mary Poppins as well on August 11 and 12. The show will be the same. However, there will be a different cast of characters whose ages will vary from sixthninth graders.

Tickets for HITS shows cost $5 for children and $15 for adults.

You can get your tickets at www. hitstheatre.org. You can also register for fall semester classes that are for a variety of ages. “The fall semester opens September 4 and we will be doing Aladdin. We will start with programs for kindergarten through eighth grade,� said Kelly Moneyhan the executive director at HITS, “For Christmas there will be a holiday show for sixthtwelfth graders that is audition only.�

At HITS theatre they take anywhere from 39-50 hours of rehearsal time. Which is very efficient and impressive, especially since they work primarily with children.

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Experience culture through travel eating fish on the shore, Budapest and Croatia truly changed my life.

I have had many other Some time ago I travexperiences that widened eled to Budapest and my eyes even more. This Croatia, and it was an summer I went to New amazing experience that York, Martha’s Vinechanged my life. It made yard, Providence Town, me realize how important and Boston. I traveled traveling is. to these places in a span Once we had arrived in Madison Creech of two weeks. And every Budapest me and my famplace I went to was toily dragged our bags to tally different. New York: doors that opened up into a beautiful courtyard, and at the end of fast paced and early mornings. Martha’s Vineyard: slow moving and beach days. it, our hotel apartment.

Night after night we stumbled into that Providence Town: artsy and wild. Boscourtyard late. There was always some ton: face paced, yet still calm.

All these experiences made me who beautiful music playing a blues sounding tune outside by street performers. I am. Everything in my travels helps me The city had a good pace to it—not too through life. Whenever I feel stressed, I fast, not too slow. We ate amazing food, go back to that boat in Croatia. When I some of the best food I’ve ever had, like feel energetic I think of New York and fried apricot dumplings. We went to me- the lights of the city. Whenever I see morials and learned all about Budapest’s change I’m not scared, because it’s just another adventure. rich history.

Not everyone in the world can have After moving so quickly though the city, waking up early and going to bed that experience, but you should try to travel even if its just to somewhere else late, we headed on over to Croatia.

In Croatia, we hopped on a sail boat in Texas. It will change your life and that we would be living on for the next give you a different perspective on the week. Our captain sailed us all around world. Even if it feels impossible at the the Adriatic Sea. He took us to beaches moment don’t limit yourself and don’t that were empty and peaceful and to be afraid.

Go out in the world and try new things. coves where the party yachts would hang out. At night he anchored us and Traveling will make you a happier perthe captain would take a dingy to shore son. Learning about different cultures and head home. In the morning he would and different languages is amazing and dingy back out and sail us around some eye-opening. So, save up every penny more. From early morning swims, to and travel somewhere amazing.

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Debate from P. 4A analyze credible sources all while trying to retain the facts and information. They must also learn how to decipher conflicting information and analyze a source to determine its credibility. This has helped me during projects when I had to research information. I knew what sources were credible and which ones weren’t.

Once I joined debate, my grades also improved. In debate you learn higher vocabulary to help you strengthen your case and you learn effective writing skills. Students also learn how to analyze text more easily and you gain more background knowledge on world issues. All of these skills can help students in all core subjects, and can help improve students grades.

Overall, implementing a debate team into a school will benefit students directly, which will benefit schools overall.

Students learn many essential life skills in debate which benefit them inside and outside of school.

Write this down, a new store called Noted is coming soon to the Heights. Noted is going to have all your back to school needs. From notebooks and pens, to intro bullet journaling, they will have it all.

Allison Mattingly and Angie Coussirat are the women behind this new stationary store. “We felt like there was a need for a stationary store in the Heights,� said Coussirat. “We also wanted it to be in the Heights because it is a retail hub and a place with local stores, and we know that

Sadie Mattingly there is no store in the Heights with only paper products and stationary,� said Mattingly, “I am [also] happy that we were putting our store in the Heights area because it’s just so beautiful.�

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Events from P. 4A Miller Outdoor Theatre is hosting a play on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 8:15 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 3 at 8:15 p.m. The cast will be performing their production of The Comedy of Errors.

You will be able to sit under the starlight watching an old Shakespeare classic while sitting on a picnic blanket. You can bring your own food as well. Your children can laugh and play around during the intermission or roll down the big hill. It is also within close proximity to the many other attractions in that area like the Houston Zoo or the Museum of Natural Science and History.

Miller Outdoor Theatre is located at 6000 Herman Park Dr., and the show is free.

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Mattingly and Coussirat have a love for stationary, so they decided to open the store with stationary and paper products. Coussirat is a graphic designer at the store and she will make you custom made cards for whatever occasion you need. Mattingly has a huge obsession with stationary. The store is a dream come true for her because she can’t wait for all the cute designs and stationary. “We found such a lovely building to put Noted in and I am so excited for a new chapter of business,� said Coussirat.

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ucts. Notebooks, pens, pencils, and custom cards. There will be intro bullet journaling classes, too.

For personalized cards, you can walk into the store three days before you need it and design your perfect card. “My main goal is so that people in the neighborhood will go to our cute store and be happy with the notebooks and the personalized cards,� said Coussirat.

Mattingly added, “my main goal is to be a part of the community with our ideas and our creativity.�

Noted will be opening in the fall of 2018 at 1901 Lawrence St. in the Heights.

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