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Efforts to address Houston’s flooding issues take a major step forward last weekend as Harris County now embarks on a long road ahead. On Aug. 25, Harris County voters elected to pass the Harris County Flood Control District’s $2.5 billion bond aimed at more than 230 potential flood risk reduction projects throughout the county to address the city’s need for flood risk reduction, and the lack of funding that has stalled construction. More than
Voters have approved the issuance of up to $2.5 billion in bonds. 40 of the proposed projects are within Garden Oaks. Oak Forest, the Heights, and other local neighborhoods. Nearly 152,000 voters from
more than 1,000 precincts in Harris County turned out for last weekend’s bond election as the measure passed with flying colors. Nearly 86 percent of voters voted in favor of
passing the bond. “We are very excited that the voters have significantly enhanced the Flood Control District’s ability to address the flooding issues that impact Harris County by approving the issuance of up to $2.5 billion in bonds to help us implement more flood risk reduction projects in a shorter timeframe,” HCFCD Executive Director Russ Poppe said Saturday in response to the election results. “We intend to make immediate use of this opportunity.” The next Harris County ComSee Bond P. 2A
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Photo courtesy of Whole Foods 365 The first customers enter the Whole Foods 365 Independence Heights Thursday, Aug. 22. The Independence Heights location is the first Whole Foods 365 store in Houston.
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There has been a charge of change with regards to neighborhood development – especially along North Shepherd – and the first of a trio’s arrival in the local area arrived with much fanfare last week. Whole Foods Market 365 opened its first store in Houston – and 10th store nationwide – Aug. 22 to a throng of shoppers eagerly awaiting its arrival. The 30,000-square foot store, located at 101 North Loop West in the Photo courtesy of Whole Foods 365 (Facebook) Independence Heights neighbor- Whole Foods 365 Independence Heights features a wide selection of diet options hood, has Global Animal Partner- and freshly-prepared items even closer to the local neighborhood. ship 5-Step Animal Welfare Rated meat, sustainably caught and re- en – South African-inspired res- Judy Mineo said. “It is going to be a great addisponsibly farmed seafood, freshly taurant featuring a melting pot of prepared grab-and-go items and flavors – and Austin-based juice tion. I was there [Thursday] night, a variety of special diet options and coffee bar Juice Society will but didn’t do any full shopping. both operate inside the market. Prices are very reasonable for even closer to home. “It more than surpassed my ex- many things,” Jeff Berlat added. Through the Friends of 365 Such a sentiment also rings program, the store also includes pectations! One-stop shop for our two partners that will operate household, and the most exciting common among other residents their own venues inside the store. thing to happen to our neighSee Whole Foods P. 8A Houston favorite Peli Peli Kitch- borhood! [It’s a] game changer.”
Highland Heights looking forward to a fresh start By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
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The Leader and Memorial Hermann Greater Heights are once again inviting local seniors out for a day of fun, food, and information gathering as the 7th Senior Expo is fast approaching. The annual event is officially set for Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the SPJST Lodge 88 at 1435 Beall St., beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event provides access to resources, services, and businesses across the community that are imperative for senior care. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet with a variety of different vendors offering healthcare, insurance and transportation options while listening to experts tackle subjects important to senior health. They will also be able to enjoy free breakfast and lunch, along with door prizes and other giveaways throughout the day. Cavatore Italian Restaurant will be catering lunch for the event. Further, while the Expo’s primary aim may be to specifically help seniors find some much-needed services and resources, Leader Publisher Jonathan McElvy said several types of caregivers in the community can also gain great insight into caring for senior loved ones during the event as well. At least 500 attendees are expected for the festivities. “This is a really cool opportunity for us, as a community newspaper, to give back to our residents in a crucial way,” McElvy said. “Even if people in the community are not technically seniors, there are businesses here that offer wonderful services to those on the caregiving side of things. We hope everyone can stop on by.” Admission to the Senior Expo is free of charge. To register for the event or find out more details, such as a schedule of speakers and further information, visit theleadernews. com or call 713-686-8494.
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The Sunday before the start of teachers who support HISD’s school year, about 50 famiyoung people who lies came out to Highland Heights Elementary in Acres Homes for a have varied needs.” celebratory back to school barbe-Principal Geraldine Cox cue. Principal Geraldine Cox, who Photo by Betsy Denson was hired in 2015 to head the school, grade teacher Mr. Bundy, who served plans to continue the momentum for Fourth as DJ for the BBQ, along with second grade the coming school year. teacher Mrs. Mitchell, mingled with students. It’s a fresh start of sorts for Highland Heights which recently received countability because of the impact debated options for HISD’s improvea waiver from the Texas Education of Hurricane Harvey on its families. ment required, or IR, schools, rangAssociation to get a pause on ac- During the last school year, the board ing from partnerships to a close and
restart option. None of those options were utilized for the schools, some of which came out of IR this year. Cox has a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from North Carolina A&T State University, and according to an HISD News Blog came to HISD with a 30 year track record of achievement in the educational arena across multiple settings. Previous to her role at Highland Heights she worked in Illinois as a chief turnaround officer and successfully led See Highland P. 8A
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BB gun incidents bombard Heights By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com A series of recent BB gun incidents around the Heights has some residents unnerved, and concerned for the safety of their neighbors. Shortly before 8 p.m. Aug. 18, Sunset Heights resident Andy Noel said his wife was walking downstairs when she heard a pop following by the shattering of glass. And sure enough, upon observation the couple’s front door had been shattered in a multitude of pieces by what appeared to be a bullet coming from a BB gun. “As we looked and realized there was some sort of bullet hole in it, we also looked around our bay window, and saw another hole,” Noel told The Leader. The Noels would later find out there were two other incidents just like theirs on their street that very same night. Further, as Noel prepared to begin a thread on NextDoor warning the neighborhood, he
Contributed photo Shown here is the blown-out back car window from what appears to be either a pellet gun or BB gun. There have been several incidents around the Heights over the last 10 days per a thread on NextDoor, and residents have become concerned.
discovered a jarring trend. “You just began to find a bunch of acitivity on this topic, and got inundated with it,” he said. In addition to the three which occurred the night of Aug, 18, the thread documented apparent incidents on Aug. 20, then another on Aug. 23 Another incident happened Aug. 25, when someone got their windows shot out. Incidents have ranged all
around the Heights area, according to the thread. The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office said it has received 10 reports of criminal mischief around the Heights from Aug. 16-27. A spokesperson for Precinct 1 confirmed an incident Aug. 18 in the 2000 block of Columbia Street, another on Aug. 20 (where a secondstory window was shattered by a BB shot), and an Aug.
23 report of 2 vehicles’ windshields cracked by an apparent BB shot in the 2200 block of Columbia. And the trend remains alarming to Noel. “It was just a growing number as you went along,” he said. “Collectively, it’s a lot of damage.” Property damage aside, Noel also fears for the safety of his neighbors – some of whom have also been victimized – along with any person out and about if the perpetrators are not caught soon. “They’re doing a lot of damage. It’s just nuts. If they’re not careful, we’ve got a lot of kids in our neighborhood, people walking up and down the streets,” he said. “They could hit some people too – that’s my main concern. It’s just a dreaded sense that these people are going to come down the street again – it’s just extremely frustrating to see someone be able to get away with this kind of thing.”
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Bond from P. 1A missioners Court agenda will include items to advance 14 flood risk reduction projects that are made possible by the new bond funding, and there will be more projects in the coming months. “Harris County residents have put their trust in the Flood Control District and we plan to work extremely hard and efficiently to turn the financial resources made available as a result of this election into the reality of reduced flooding risks across Harris County,” Poppe said. HCFCD says the full cost of the bond would be phased in over several years, and would not impact property tax bills all at once. The timing of individual projects will depend on factors such
as environmental permitting and right-of-way acquisition, and the Harris County Budget Management Department estimates that the overall tax increase will be no more than two to three cents per $100 of home valuation. Most homeowners should see an increase of no more than 1.4 percent in their property tax. Projects will be distributed throughout Harris County, under umbrellas of channel modification projects, regional storm water detention basins and more, along with home buy-outs in areas with the greatest risk of flooding. Bonds will be sold in increments over at least 10-15 years, as needed for the multiple phases of each project.
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ames Robert “Bob” Cooper, 86, beloved and devoted father, grandfather and friend, passed away July 19, 2018 at Woodhaven Assisted Living in Conroe, Texas. Bob was born January 8, 1932 to Big Bend pioneers W.A. and Erna Cooper in Marathon, Texas. He graduated from Marfa High School in 1949, worked in Big Bend National Park, served four years in the US Air Force, and graduated with a B.B.A. from Sul Ross State University in 1958. He then moved his family to Houston, Texas and began his accounting career with Phillips, Sheffield, Hopson, Lewis & Luther (later Haskins & Sells) becoming a principal in 1968. From 1971 he worked as Controller and Sec/Treasurer for Weingarten Realty, Inc. and in 1981 became a partner with Turner, Cooper, Cloud & Dennis. He continued practicing privately until 2016. A Lifetime Member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for 56 years, he was also a member of the Houston West Business Club. Bob was an ardent nature lover, patron of the arts and sciences, fan of Houston sporting teams, and enjoyed telling stories of his younger ‘cowboy days’. He married June Koch of Alpine, TX in 1953 and he is survived by their four children and their spouses: Tim & Debbie Cooper of Austin, TX; Lori & Warren Smith of Canberra, Australia; Brian & Cindy Cooper of Montgomery, TX; and Lindy & Lloyd Healy of Sunrise Beach, MO. He adored his 10 grandchildren: Peter, Chris & Ben Cooper; Austin & Alistair Smith; David & Steven Cooper; and Joe, Matthew & Amanda Healy. He loved it when they, and those he treated as family, referred to him simply as “GrandBob”. His passion for Big Bend National Park, and the surrounding area, remained strong throughout his life. The family will hold a private memorial service there in the future. Donations in his memory may be made to the Big Bend Conservancy at http://www. bigbendfriends.org/node/163.
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An intersection with cameras is a Red Light District
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HE INTERSECTION – Any driver in Houston knows that, if your car is first in line when the traffic light turns green, you never go forward. Why? Because some cretin will come whipping across your bow at 70, with the distinct possibility of turning you into a small item on the newspaper’s obituary page. So you wait until that train of traffic stops. Only then do you creep out into -- WHAM! That train was longer than I thought. Thanks, Gov. Greg Abbott. As you may have heard, our esteemed guv has just posted on his Twitter account: “More & more I think it’s time to do away with Red-Light cameras in Texas. Study Shows No Evidence Red-Light Cameras Lead To Improvements In Safety.” More & more I wish we had a gubernatorial election next November. This disregard of Texans’ safety is not new. Remember when former Gov. George (Oops) Bush vetoed a measure passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature outlawing texting while driving? Bush called the bill an “overreach” and a “government effort to micromanage the behavior of adults.” (This reminds us of Jack Dillon Young. In 2017 his pickup truck slammed into a church bus near Uvalde killing 13 people. Young admitted he was texting at the time.) Now W’s successor is in favor
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of letting red-light runners keep running. Abbott based his stand on a new study done by Justin Gallagher, assistant professor of economics at Case Western Reserve University, who reviewed Texas traffic in several major cities, especially Houston. His study found that, while fewer motorists may go through red lights at intersections with cameras, there are more rear-end collisions as drivers slam on their brakes to avoid going into the intersection, and are hit by vehicles from behind. “At the same time, electronic monitoring is likely to increase other types of accidents.” In Houston, the cameras caused “non-angle” accidents, such as rear-end collisions, to go up 18 percent. In Dallas and Houston combined, the cameras caused a 28 percent increase in those accidents. The study found “no evidence of a reduction in total accidents or injuries” where cameras are used. (Incidentally, “angle accidents” are what we would call
T-bones, a vehicle slamming into another from the side.) The study found: “Approximately one-third of all Houston intersection accidents are angle accidents.” British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli is credited with saying, “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.” So this statistical study may be flawed, but it comes at a great time. Red light cameras are used in nearly two dozen states. Arlington uses them. So does Fort Worth, where organizers launched a petition to get rid of the cameras, but failed. The most unusual case is Houston. It operated a large camera program at 66 intersections between 2006 and 2010, then city residents passed a referendum in November of 2010 to ban the cameras. The city had to pay out a bundle to the company that operated the cameras for breaking the contract. Those opposed to the cameras say they are only a way for the city to make money. We must assume that these people never put money or swipe credit cards at parking meters, the meters only being another way for the city to pick our pockets. As for paying water bills or city taxes, maybe they don’t. Also, the critics believe cameras violate the U.S. Constitution. Perhaps they cite the right to bear arms for their defense, in this case the weapon is a pickup with a rifle rack. Critics hope the Texas
Legislature next year will ban the cameras that generate millions of dollars each year for its cities. Such a move is possible because, as you and I have discussed, our legislators have already usurped local governments to deal with plastic bags, Uber, Lyft and where to plant trees. A moment now to explain to the uninformed exactly what we are discussing. Cameras are set so vehicles entering intersections after the light has turned red -- and those that don’t come to a complete stop before making a right turn on a red light -- are photographed. Vehicles entering the intersection on yellow that are still in the intersection when the light turns red are not photographed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. After each offense, a ticket is automatically sent to the car’s owner. This last part causes problems with the critics, because the driver may not be the owner. Maybe the cameras should also take a picture of the driver, especially if he’s driving a getaway car. If Gov. Abbott likes a select set of statistics, we have others. In one study in Virginia, red light cameras reduced the number of total drivers running red lights by 67 percent. More than 100,000 crashes and 1,000 fatalities are caused by motorists running red lights each year, according to the Texas
Neighbors: New principals Honore and Niggli welcomed; Dakota Stormer makes renewable energy interactive By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com
Principals from area elementary schools which are in the feeder pattern for Frank Black Middle school and Waltrip High School gathered at Frank Black MS recently to welcome its new Principal Rhonda Honore and Waltrip High School’s new Principal Michael Niggli. In addition to Niggli and Honore, also present were Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Principal of Garden Oaks Montessori; Principal Jennifer Barrientez of Stevens Elementary; Principal Andrew Casler of Oak Forest Elementary; Assistant Principal Axinia Zepeda of Durham Elementary; and Principal Lee Mashburn of Sinclair Elementary. As each principal spoke and shared his or her vision for area schools and families, it was clear these administrators have heard the plea of the community for strong, stable leadership in their zoned schools as well as continuity and real teamwork between the administrators to better serve students and build a sure pathway to success from PreK through 12th grade for all of the students in these schools. Collaborating, sharing spaces and resources on the various campuses, older students from middle and high school mentoring younger students in elementary, community involvement, volunteerism, and more are among the exciting plans of these administrators. It just takes one person to make a difference and start a ripple effecting awareness and change. Meet your neighbor from the Houston Heights, Dakota Stormer, also known as Cody. Stormer attended Oak Forest Elementary for several years as a child, graduated from Magnolia West High School as valedictorian and now lives in the Heights, but he’s light years away from the lunch line and playground kickball. While just 23 years of age, Stormer has a jaw dropping resume and is employed by Shell as a Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Advisor. Cody’s proud parents are Eric and Kelli Stormer. In his lifetime, Stormer has experienced the extreme weather events in Houston and as a child in 2005, he began writing a weather blog and studying meteorology and climatology. Attracted to math and science studies in school, his teachers encouraged him to pursue engineering. After graduating University of Texas at Austin with a chemical engineering degree with specializations in environmental engineering and alternative energy, Stormer went backpacking through Europe for a month, traveling by himself through Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and England, and he spent time with locals getting to know
their way of life in each place he landed, asking questions of regular people he met along the way, and thus learned about the culture of sustainability and thoughts on renewable energy in each city. Once back in the U.S., Stormer began grad school and is currently attending Johns Hopkins University part-time for a master’s degree in energy policy and climate, started working for Shell at the same time, and has now been with Shell for 11 months. While working for Shell and continuing his grad studies, Stormer has continued moving forward with multiple projects. One of these was a special opportunity shared by a friend and Stormer applied to be part of the UNLEASH Innovation Lab of 2018 which addressed the United Nations sustainable development goals. Alongside a team of four other talents from Singapore, Australia, Germany and India, Stormer developed a solution to address energy access needs in Lagos, Nigeria. The “Power Tower” they created provides solar generated electricity for charging cell phones, is portable and on a cart with a canopy which has solar panels, and allows a new way of making a living. The vendors can take the mobile electricity generation station back to their home or community at day’s end. I asked Stormer how they were able to come up with the Power Tower in what seems like a relatively short period of time. He replied, “Well, we focused on access to clean and affordable energy. From there we went into smaller groups focused on renewable energy and we brainstormed problems and needs. Once each team found the problem they wanted to solve, we unleashed our creativity.” Stormer emphasized, “All these people – it was unforgettable – unparalleled – I met people from different countries and ways of life with the same goals! To find people who could be your twin, but they’re from the opposite side of the world, was just amazing.” Stormer is also the cofounder and CEO of Technicology, LLC and he and his colleague have developed an app called “Footprint” which tracks your carbon footprint, similar to My Fitness Pal. It’s an interactive app and one can work with teams or do it individually and challenge one another to go above and beyond to reduce your impact on the planet. It’s still in actual App development, but keep an eye on it – and you can learn more about it at www.mytechnicology.com. Recently Stormer traveled to Hawaii to complete a grad class focused on ecology and geology to see up close and in person how climate change has affected the region. “We learned about the geological
formation of the island and then learned about the ecology - how some of the species have adapted to the many different climate zones on Hawaii and we got to see how climate change has affected them.” Hawaii has about 11 of the 13 different climate zones in the world; it is a small scale version of the earth’s climates which makes the Hawaiian Islands a perfect spot for studies like this. When asked what Stormer would like to achieve in his engineering career, he replied, “I would love to work on designing innovative solutions to the world’s problems with clean energy technology. I am currently interested in ocean thermal energy conversion, which uses the temperature difference between the ocean surface and water near the
ocean floor to generate electricity.” Next on Stormer’s agenda is the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, a climate leadership program facilitated by experts in Los Angeles later in August. Stormer said, “I am also leading a continuously growing 365 Days of Science campaign on Twitter (@Dakota_Stormer), where over 17,000 individuals are currently subscribed to science updates and news.” Stormer’s goal is to make sustainability and renewal energy understandable, relatable and interactive and help people understand the need for clean energy. For more information about our fascinating neighbor, please check out his website: http://www.dakotastormer. com/.
Department of Transportation. A Northwestern University Transportation study of Chicago’s red-light cameras program found it “delivers significant safety benefits,” and recommended that the program be continued. Some have argued that the cameras are an invasion of privacy. This may be true, so avoid going where video or photo shots are taken. This includes any liquor or convenience store, hospital, bank, post office, malls and most street corners. Best to just stay home. It is also charged – as mentioned -- that the cameras violate our constitutional rights. This stance has been taken to court several times. Judges in Ohio and Florida have ruled in favor of the red-light runners. Other judges, including a federal judge in Chicago, say cities are perfectly legal to enforce those laws. Like the studies and statistics, you can pick the flavor that suits your preconceived notion. I have made my own learned study on the matter and have determined that red-light runners believe they own the road, don’t have to obey the law and can get away with it. I have a 100 percent chance of being right. Ashby is red at ashby2@comcast.net Jonathan McElvy will return next week with his column.
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Dear Editor: Houston will flood again. I can’t agree that Turner and Emmett were so heroic and brilliant. I have a constant reminder of Harvey, because the neighbor’s giant tree fell, mostly into my yard and onto my house. The neighbor never removed the giant trunk and limb in my yard, nor has my landlord been too concerned. I would love to see a new law that anyone with a large tree in proximity to buildings must have it inspected annually, have it certified, and pay a fee. The tree that fell was all rotted inside, and should have been taken down. Anyhow, if anyone would like about five tons of red oak, come on by and cut and haul this out of the driveway. Jason Hochman Dear Editor: Good thoughts, Jonathan. Just remember that some of us are still living in homes that are still devastated by Harvey. There are many like me still dealing with Harvey. For whatever reasons: complying with mortgage company requirements, dealing with flood insurance claims, permit issues from the city, or the shortage of qualified contractors, many of us have not got our homes back together. Just remember that. Kathryn
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The calendar. PINOT AND PAW BYOB PAINTING CLASS El Gato Coffeehouse Spend a Friday night painting cats at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 31. All materials will be supplied and instructions provided. Just bring a bottle of wine. Leave the session with a piece of cat art you can proudly hang on the wall. Adult Craft Passes are $41, Student Craft Passes (with valid college ID) $39; and Kid Craft Passes (5-17 years) $37. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. El Gato Coffeehouse is located at 508 Pecore. Information: www. elgatocoffeehouse.com, 832968-3006.
for sharing family stories and memories. No reservations required. Appropriate for all ages. The class will be from 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 8. The libary is located at 5300 Caroline St. Information: 832-393-2600, www. houstonlibrary.org/clayton.
CHRIS DANIEL TO SPEAK Heritage Republican Women District Clerk Chris Daniel will be guest speaker. His office staffs 76 courts with clerks, maintains records for those courts and directs jury service. The meeting will be held at Candlelight Church of Christ, 4215 Watonga, at 7 p.m. Sept. 6. Light refreshments will be served. Men are also welcome to attend. Information: 713-6883256, 713-682-0496. GRANDPARENTS DAY Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research Bring the grandchildren and participate in multigenerational activity stations created
AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 10, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. The special guest is Kyle Trahan, a United Healthcare representative. He will discuss insurance options. The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meetand-greet at 9:30 a.m. Georgia Lewis is president. Information: 832-654-4744. TIMBERGROVE TYKES DRESS UP PARADE Drane Ct. cul-de-sac (Section 5) If you/your child would like to participate in the parade, please meet in the Drane Ct. cul-desac at 6 p.m. Sept. 13. This is a dress-up/costume parade. Your child does not have to decorate their vehicle/stroller. There is no costume category, any dress up/ décor is permitted. Neighbors are encouraged to sit in their driveways/yards and cheer on the parade. Information: Courtney.hays@yahoo.com
HOUSTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS The First Christian Church Join members of The Houston Federation of Garden Clubs at their first meeting of the year at 10 a.m. Sept. 14, at The First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Blvd. Jim Blackburn will speak on the topic of Neutralizing Our Individual Carbon Footprints. Blackburn is a professor at Rice University and an Environmental Lawyer. There will also be a plant sale. Entry is free and refreshments will be available. Information: Houstonfederationgardenclubs.org.
POP UP GALLERY Arka Art and Franquiz Art Meet and mingle with the artists while enjoying wine and light refreshments from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 15, at Arka Art, 4715 Main St. The gallery now promotes more than 10 artists from the Houston area. RSVP at www. facebook.com/events/47775584 9407373/. OLDIE & GOODIE CLASSIC CAR SHOW Adolf Hoepfl Come out to the 9th Annual Oldie & Goodie Classic Car Show, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 16, at Adolf Hoepfl Garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr. The event is free to the community and there will be music, food and fun for the whole family. Participants will receive food and T-shirt. Registration is $20 if paid in advance, and $25 the day of the event. Registration is at 12:30 p.m., followed by the 1 p.m. show. Proceeds benefit Battleship Texas Foundation. Information: kathryn@adolfhoepfl. com, 713-695-5071.
RIPCORD Theatre Suburbia Theatre Suburbia presents Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire. Set at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility in suburban New Jersey, the show follows the infuriatingly chipper Marilyn and the cantankerous Abbey as they are forced to share the same room. The show opens Sept. 14, and runs through Oct. 13, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 only) at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 students and seniors, and $16 Sunday matinees. Reservations strongly encouraged. Information: 713-682-3525, www.theatresuburbia.org.
THE CEILING CAN’T HOLD US GALA Friends For Life Friends For Life announces ‘The Ceiling Can’t Hold Us’ annual gala, Friday, Oct. 12, at Silver Street Studios to celebrate 16 years of breaking through barriers to a better community. The gala will celebrate accom-
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Ongoing YOGA WITH CATS El Gato Coffee House Find serenity meow and get a double dose of relaxation therapy with yoga and cats at El Gato Coffee House, 508 Pecore St. Connect with cats and fellow yogis in a playful yoga setting. This is an all levels class where beginners are welcome. Yoga classes are 45 minutes and include additional 30 minutes of play time with the cats. Classes are at 9 a.m. every Saturday, and 5:45 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $20 for adults and $18 for students. Information: info@ elgatocoffeehouse.com, 832968-3006. FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET Eleanora’s Market Eleanora’s Market, 2120 Ella Blvd., will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday. There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers. Information: eleanorasmarket.com. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO
From the Pews. Love and Logic parenting workshop at St. Stephen’s Love and Logic, a six-week parenting workshop dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, will be held Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. from Sept. 17 to Oct. 22, in Room 201. Dinner for the family is included in the cost. A new fall women’s Bible study, “God’s Messy Family: Finding Your Place When Life Isn’t Perfect,” will begin Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18. The nursery will be available by reservation. Registration for these events is available at stsumc. churchcenter.com. 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. All Saints TALC to hold Fall Registration All Saints Third Age Learning Center senior program will hold its 2018 Fall Registration Aug. 31, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parish hall located at 215 E. 10th St. TALC will begin its Fall Semester on Sept. 10 and will conclude Nov. 16. Registrations will also be taken the first week of the semester, Sept. 10-14. The TALC senior program offers a variety of activities such as classes in computer, small appliance repair, quilting, woodworking, chess, exercise, MahJongg, stain glass, Spanish, French and much more. There are also seminars, day trips, and birthday parties. A hot lunch is available Monday-Friday at noon
David Alvarez, 90, born Oct. 7, 1927, died Aug. 19. He is survived by his sons Louis Alvarez, and Anthony Alvarez, daughter Linda Alvarez Reyes, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
ployed as a licensed commercial insurance account executive. He is survived by Cassandra Enger, children Mikayla and Killian Enger, mother Diana Bacque, step-mother Mary Lynch, father Scott Enger, and brother Jordan Enger. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation.
Jared Scott Enger, 34, born Dec. 29, 1983 in Galveston, died Aug. 24. He was a graduate of the University of Houston. He served in the United States Army as Calvary Scout. He was an entrepreneur and prior was em-
51, born April 14, 1967 in Dallas, died Aug. 22. Koerselman was a graduate of Huntsville High School and Sam Houston State University with a degree in Accounting. She went on to obtain
April 20, 1932, died Aug. 26.
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Free pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s The community is welcome to come to the Free Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, Sept. 1, 8:30-10 a.m., in the fellowship hall. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit and breakfast drinks will be on the menu. Come and enjoy the food and meet your neighbors. The Lydia Circle will be Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m., in room 107. Lily Sanders will be the guest speaker. Sanders was chosen as one of the Texas Conference representatives to attend the Youth Convocation in South Africa. She will give a report on how the youth plays such a vital role in the Methodist Church. Visi-
Women’s Bible Study Group meets at the YMCA The Women’s Bible Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. The study will begin Sept. 10. The new Bible study will be the Parables of Jesus, six in depth studies connecting the Bible to life. There will be Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study.
Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information or call 713-516-4282. 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.
icky ascended from our earthly world and lives on July 27, 2018. Served our country in the U.S. Navy & Navy Reserves, he was a generous man that enjoyed cold weather, Halloween, barbequing, gardening, and birds. There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever. The family invites donations in Ricky’s name to American Heart Assoc. 10060 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054 or at https://www2. heart.org. Ricky was laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, Tx.
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born Sept. 30, 1958 in Washington D.C., died Aug. 16. Wray was employed with Pennzoil Company from 1980 to 1996 where he served as Manager of Information Technology Operations. He served as Director of Information Technology at Fisk Electric Company from 1996 until his death. He is survived by his son Parker Ryan Wray, his father Charles “Don” Wray, sister Donna Kay Wagner, and brother Robert Lee Wray.
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The news about the upcoming Railway Heights broke just Zarah a few weeks ago and already Parker the Timbergrove development Managing is gaining new business. Editor Churrasco Food Truck announced on their Instagram that they have decided to make Railway Heights their first permanent location. The Brazilian food truck is known for their picanha and plantains. Also, by way of Instagram The Grove Do-Nuts announced they were excited to open their second location at Railway Heights. Doughnut lovers can expect creatively iced doughnuts, croissant doughnuts, and a pizza offering. Lastly, Craft Burger, another popular food truck, will be joining Railway Heights. The news was proclaimed through Instagram. This will be Craft Burger’s second food hall location, the first being inside Downtown’s Finn Hall.
Superica and La Lucha opening soon
September 10 marks the open date for side by side Heights spots Superica and La Lucha. The Tex-Mex concept Superica will serve up queso, tamales, and tacos, while La Lucha next door serves as a homage to owner Ford Fry’s favorite childhood diner, San Jacinto Inn. As reported by Eater Houston La Lucha will dish out Gulf oysters, fried chicken, and burgers. Superica hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and will stay open an extra hour on weekends. La Lucha will be open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, and from noon until 11 p.m. on weekends.
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Savior is a new restaurant coming to the Heights in November. Owner Brain Doke has been in the restaurant industry for many years. According to CultureMap, he spent eight years as the director of operations for Tiny Boxwood’s, and after that consulted both Relish Restaurant & Bar and Chapman & Kirby. When he found a warehouse on the corner of Yale and 14th Street, he knew it would be the perfect spot for his restaurant. The space will feature three coordinated sections, the bar, the dining area, and what Doke calls the Garden Room. The latter will feature a long glass and metal wall that can be opened when nice weather arrives. As reported by CultureMap the cuisine will be chef driven, seasonally focused, modern American with European focus.
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Coltivare has always had off-menu non-alcoholic cocktails, you just had to know about it. But now that the beverage director for the restaurant is pregnant they’re making the menu official, according to Houstonia. The menu includes the Original (hibiscus, lemon, lime, Topo Chico), Doctor Pepo’s Tonic (cucumber shrub, citrus, mint, tonic, salt), and Finder’s Keepers (a mock Pimm’s Cup with orange, lemon, cucumber, ginger, and Topo Chico).
Contributed photo Menu items from Craft Burger Food Truck, who plans to join Railway Heights next year
Well, it’s sweater weather again. Don’t believe me? Just try buying a swimsuit, it’s impossible. Forget the fact that temperatures still hover near triple digits, pools are closed, and stores want you to buy long sleeved shirts and jackets. There is no dress requirement at First Saturday Arts Market and the event is back open during the day, so consider wearing less than normal. Leave those sweaters at home. Wood artist Heiko Weiner (The Leader, March 21, 2018) may have more to talk about than his intricately turned bowls and vases. Just ask him how his summer vacation was. In my interview with Weiner this past March, he revealed that he planned to return to the Himalayas to climb Mt. Lhotse, which is located next to Mt. Everest. A mere 27,940 ft, the summit is the 4th highest in the world. Mountain climbing has got to be one of the most physically and mentally challenging things a person can do. I’ve yet to catch up with Weiner about his trip to Kathmandu, Nepal and his near-successful climb. Visit the Facebook page, @ LhotseEBC, that he and his wife used for friends to follow along, the photos are breathtaking. Before reaching the summit, Weiner experienced numb feet and made the decision to turn back. That may be the reason we get to see him at the market this Saturday, stop by and thank him for returning! Weiner will join about thirty other artists from around Houston this Saturday for the return to daytime hours. All of the artists are listed on the website with photos, descriptions, and links to their web and social media sites. 1stSatArtMarket.com. Marmon & Boedeker a singer-songwriting duo will perform at 11 a.m. and Tommy Lewis and Willie T. Golden will hit the stage at 3 p.m. First Saturday Arts Market
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such as Megan Rasmussen, who had not planned on visiting the store until the madness died down. But, out of necessity, she changed plans at the spur of the moment – and said the store’s convenience is nearly second-to-none for her situation. For years, she had driven out of her way for a dinner stop -but no more. “I discovered I’d forgotten the meat for the tacos I was making that night. It was on the way home, so we took our chances,” she said. “I’m very excited about a new store on this side of the loop. When I’m heading home on 610 west, I always exit at Shepherd to get to my house in Candlelight Plaza, so I hate having to go past my house to Ella and up to Kroger for a last minute stop.” The Austin-based grocer announced the new concept in May of 2015, and wasted no time searching Houston for a good location, saying it is designed to meet the public’s growing demand for natural foods through the use of a curated selection of products in a store occupying a much smaller footprint
Photo by Betsy Denson Principal Geraldine Cox said that about 50 families came to the school on Sunday to celebrate the start of another school year.
bringing knowledge, compassionate confrontation, and enthusiastic energy to the work,” said Hall. “Last year I was most proud of the establishing of relationships with the children. I started the wraparound position mid-year so I had to work quickly and strategically to properly meet all of the students and develop the trust and confidence with them.” This year, Kirkland wants to bridge the gap between the school and the community. “I’ll be working toward increasing parental involvement by partnering with the parents and also I’ll be connecting students to the appropriate resources to fit their non-academic needs to equip the whole child,” he said. “The result of these goals should be academic success.” Principal Cox is looking for volunteers who are willing to come be breakfast helpers, lunch buddies, reading buddies, and classroom helpers. “We would love to have someone sponsor and help support our PBIS store where children receive small prizes for performing well, good manners, [and] respectful behavior,” Cox said. “We would [also] like male men-
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