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Community grapples with death of coyote By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
The news that a neighborhood coyote had died last week brought a torrent of comments on The Leader’s Facebook page – especially after one commenter said the animal had been shot. Houston Police Department spokesperson John Cannon confirmed that police were Photo by Betsy Denson called to 2200 Eclipse St. on Area resident Charles Gibbs found the dead body of a coyote along Nov. 12 about a dead coyote. a bayou while on a walk with his wife last week.
An officer later talked to a woman who was walking a dog along the bayou around 7:15 a.m. when she heard a popping sound that she thought was a gunshot. Cannon said the woman reported seeing a coyote run across the gully and also saw an older white male who had a gun. The woman then left immediately. Stephanie Campbell, an area resident who owns a dog-walking business, said the walker who was employed by her does
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713-434-6923 Photo by Adam Zuvanich Oak Forest homeowner Jason Spencer received a deed restriction violation notice regarding his 18-year-old carport.
Oak Forest resident challenges HOA on carport issue By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
Long-awaited honor. Joseph Puccio’s name was added to an area veterans memorial.
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Selfie mode. An art installation in Near Northside gives visitors a “Snapshot” of downtown.
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Not going to waste. A nonprofit uses discarded campaign signs to house the homeless.
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Stevens student recognized in HISD holiday card contest By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
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not live in the neighborhood and was unaware of any coyote sightings. Campbell said her employee was frightened by her proximity to the man with the gun. “She said that (when she yelled) he seemed very surprised to see her,” Campbell said. It was Campbell who initially called 3-1-1 and was told that since the incident involved the
Carports might be more common than basketball goals in the driveways of Oak Forest, where many of the original homes in the historic Northwest Houston neighborhood were built with one-car garages. The carport attached to the front of Jason Spencer’s home has been there since long before he bought it two years ago, and it’s one of four on his block on Lamonte Lane in Section 13. So he was taken aback last month when he and his wife, Helen, received a letter from the Oak Forest Homeowners Association (OFHA), which said the carport was in violation of the community’s longstanding deed restrictions because it was situated too close to the front of the property line. The letter told the Spencers they had 15 days to remove the 18-year-old carport or the violation would be reported to the City of Houston, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood. “When we bought this house, it was pretty much an eyesore
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HOA that the state of Texas has a four-year statute of limitation on the enforcement of deed restrictions. Spencer also bought a silverand-black flag that includes an image of a cannon and the phrase, “COME AND TAKE IT,” which now hangs from the top of his carport. The OFHA’s Deed Restriction & Architectural Review Committee, after being asked to reconsider by the Spencers, told them Nov. 8 that it had voted unanimously to uphold the violation notice. The homeowners’ organization then reversed course Nov. 17, saying that in light of concerns raised by the Spencers and consultation with legal counsel, “… we hereby withdraw the demand that was previously sent to you and will not pursue further action regarding the demolition of your carport at this time.” “It sounds like the HOA did the right thing and backed off once they talked to their lawyers,” said Omar Izfar, a Houston real estate attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren.
on our street. We’ve invested close to $100,000 to fixing up this house, and it’s gone from one of the ugliest on the street to one of the nicest,” Jason Spencer said. “And the HOA wants to crack down on me because of this carport that’s been there at least 18, 19 years? If you had a baby when my carport was put in place, they would be a senior at Waltrip High School now.” Spencer pushed back against the OFHA, which is run by volunteers, sharing his experience on social networking site Nextdoor and asking the organization to rescind its violation notice. He pointed out language in the Section 13 deed restrictions that says homeowners are not liable for violations committed before their ownership and See Carport P. 6A also informed the
Stevens Elementary School fourthgrader Carlos Ordóñez-Flores wants to be an art teacher when he grows up. So it was no surprise that he took his time in art class with his holiday scene, created with pencil and oil pastel on black paper. “I liked the idea of the snowman,” Ordóñez-Flores said. “I wanted him to be watching the sunset.” After further thought, however, Ordóñez-Flores kept the sun in the background and gave the snowman some familiar clothing. “The colors in the scarf reminded me of the scarf I have at home,” Ordóñez-Flores said. “The hat looks like one of my dad’s.” All the work paid off as OrdóñezFlores was one of 17 students from Houston ISD elementary, middle and high schools who were named finalists in HISD’s holiday card competition. The finalists were chosen by the district’s area superintendents from a total of 95 entries. Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan selected winners at the elementary, middle and highschool levels. Matthew Juarez, the art teacher at Stevens, said the school had an elementary school finalist last year as well. Juarez selected Ordóñez-Flores’ work as a standout this year because See Stevens P. 9A
Photo by Betsy Denson Carlos Ordóñez-Flores, right, of Stevens Elementary was one of 17 Houston ISD students who were named finalists in HISD’s holiday card competition. At left is his art teacher, Matthew Juarez.
Owner, residents remain at odds over fate of Heights property By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com A deal was in place that would have given the Frank family $3.6 million for its property in the Heights. It was thwarted in part by a group of homeowners that want the land – which includes a vacant commercial building and adjoining vacant lots – to be used for other single-family houses instead of an apartment complex. The latter use was the plan by Chicago-based Brinshore Development, which entered into a contract for the land last December and earmarked it for at least 60 affordable housing units.
“They want single-family there. They may get a couple double-wides for rent.” -Mike Frank
That deal fell through, partly because Brinshore failed in its bid to receive federal housing tax credits through the state of Texas and also because nearby homeowners succeeded in securing an ordinance from the City of Houston that requires undeveloped land in the area to be used for single-family residences. Mike Frank, whose family estate owns the See SMLSA P. 9A
Photo by Adam Zuvanich The property at the northeast corner of 4th Street and Columbia Street has been the subject of an ongoing dispute.
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Man arrested in burglary of Good Dog restaurant By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
A man suspected of burglarizing Good Dog Houston in the Heights last weekend was arrested shortly thereafter. Houston Police Department spokesperson Jodi Silva said 28-year-old Andrew Tucker was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest and burglary in connection with the incident. Silva said HPD responded to a call late Sunday night at
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said Tucker attempted to flee in what police later found out was a stolen vehicle. Tucker was apprehended a short time after attempting to exit the car and flee on foot, according to Silva. Silva said Tucker was in possession of miscellaneous items from both the brick and mortar restaurant and Good Dog’s food truck, including cash, tools and a cutting board, when he was caught by authorities. Silva said all the items have been returned to the business.
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Police investigating break-in at Better Luck Tomorrow pub By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Houston police are looking into the burglary of a popular Heights gastropub last week. According to Houston Police Department spokesperson Jodi Silva, owners of Better Luck Tomorrow at 544 Yale St. came into work the morning of Nov. 14 to find a smashed
window leading into the business, a bar that also serves food, as well as missing cash. Silva said owners told police the alarm and security cameras appeared to have been tampered with and did not go off when the incident happened overnight, so there is no available description of the suspect or suspects at this time. Better Luck Tomorrow
ownership has not yet contacted police about surveillance video, according to Silva. Coowner Bobby Heugel, who partners with Justin Yu, did not respond to an email seeking comment. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call HPD’s Burglary & Theft division at 713-3080900.
Burglars jolt area coffee shop By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Houston police say a Heights-area Starbucks was burglarized last week. Houston Police Department spokesperson Jodi Silva said officers were called to the Starbucks at 1801 Durham Dr. about a burglary that occurred just after 4 a.m. Nov. 14. Silva said store owners told police the suspects had broken in through a side glass door and
stolen an undisclosed amount of cash from a safe inside the coffee shop. Store owners have not yet contacted police about surveillance video, according to
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n today’s edition of The Leader, we’ve reported on a neighborhood squabble that never should have happened. And for most who read the story, it’s going to seem very clear (because it is) which side of the issue was right all along. Except it’s not that easy. It never is. About two weeks ago, Oak Forest resident Jason Spencer received a notice from the Oak Forest Homeowners Association that the carport in front of his home on Lamonte was out of code with the neighborhood’s deed restrictions. Ever driven down a street of original homes in Oak Forest? There are as many squirrel nests as there are carports. While you can read our news coverage of the squabble in detail, I’ll repeat the most important part of the letter Spencer received from OFHA. After telling him that they’d received “notice of a deed restriction violation” at his home, the letter said that Spencer’s carport was built forward of the front building line. The letter then cited Section 13 of the deed restrictions: “The building lines of any residence to be erected in Oak Forest Addition, Section 13, shall be as follows: Not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line and not less than five (5) feet from the side property lines…”
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That’s all fine and good. That’s what the deed restrictions of Oak Forest, regardless of the neighborhood’s history (or lack thereof) for enforcing the restrictions, say. Here’s what likely made Spencer blow a gasket: “Please correct the deed restriction violation within 15 days to avoid referral to the City of Houston Legal Department deed restriction enforcement division. Thank you in advance for your assistance on behalf of the OFHA Board of Directors and your neighbors.” Never mind that this carport was on Spencer’s house long before he thought about living there. Heck, Spencer was likely a wee tot when the first carport was erected in any section of Oak Forest. And never mind that the Oak Forest deed restrictions also clearly say that the only person or entity
responsible for correcting a violation is the person who actually breaches the deed restrictions. In other words, only if Spencer had personally constructed or paid for the construction of his carport would he then be liable for bringing the building back to “code,” if you can even call it that. And never mind that the entire premise of enforcing any sort of deed restriction is that it’s done equitably across an entire neighborhood, which this one clearly is not. Don’t take my word for it, though. Just ask the folks over in Garden Oaks, who have spent the past five years rescuing their own neighborhood organization, largely because they arbitrarily chose to enforce restrictions. (Might be a good idea to ask how much they’ve spent in legal fees.) And never mind that Spencer was made aware of this issue after he had listed his home for sale, and then being nearly threatened to make sure any potential buyer knows their new home will be in violation of the, until recently, unenforced deed restrictions. Talk about a cloud over closing. Yes, all of this seems fairly simple. I’m no attorney, though I am the husband, son, brother and nephew of lawyers. No matter how far the OFHA presses, and no matter how much money they decide to dip into the coffers of their own lawyer, I’d
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Channelview 0.)) There was once a coach in south Texas who kept running up the score, and some of his colleagues in the district objected. He explained, “When we get into the playoffs, I want my starters to be experienced, and that won’t happen if they sit out the last half.” He’s got a point. Now we come to the second item: the even further commercialization of college athletics, mostly football. According to The New York Times, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, aka the Ragin’ Cajuns, has joined the crowd in putting their name on a beer -- for a price. Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale and its younger sibling, Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Lager, are for sale from Beaumont to New Orleans. The beer is not sold on campus, and it is not advertised in student media. The distributor is also responsible for an alcohol awareness program for incoming freshmen. The name of the school is barely mentioned: It only appears on the bottom of a six-pack of bottles, where it is noted that some of the proceeds go to support academics, research and athletics. The money actually goes to the university’s general fund, some of which is allocated to athletics. The Ragin’ Cajuns beers have generated $1.2 million in sales since 2015, of which Louisiana-Lafayette has taken in $140,000 -- its standard 12 percent royalty fee. The school, like many others, is having problems raising money at a time when attendance at college football games nationwide is falling. More than 20 universities are marketing their own brand of beer such as Boiler Black (Purdue), Old Tuffy (North Carolina State), El Lobo Rojo (New Mexico) and Stampede (Colorado). For schools like Louisiana-Lafayette -- whose $32 million in athletics revenue last year was about one-fifth the total of Louisiana State, the state’s flagship university -- trying to keep up means having to drum up new income and ways of promoting itself. So the next time you see a college football game on ESPN at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, you’ll know money talks in academia, too. In comparison to the Cajuns’ $32 million, Texas A&M leads the nation in schools that make the most revenue off of college sports at $192.6 million. Second? The University of Texas at $183.3 million. More schools should follow. That university on South Main is a natural: Rice Rice. Aggies can grow moss on a rolling stone, so how about Reveille
people “elected” can’t show up (see “activities”) and, in many cases, the same four or five people are all running the eight different committees, all the neighborhood functions, and trying to raise money to mow the esplanade or hire private security firms. Besides the thankless part of serving on an HOA, the reality is most of the volunteers don’t spend a lot of time reading by-laws and deed restrictions. And when they get a complaint like the one they got for Spencer’s atrocity of a carport (wink), they think they’re required to act in the best interest of the neighborhood. It’s legitimate for folks like Spencer to be angry for being singled out, especially when he’s trying to sell his home – they gave him 15 days, for goodness sakes. But it’s also important for us to remember that, once this settles, the folks who volunteer to serve our neighborhoods didn’t spend millions campaigning for the position, many of them are only serving because they care about the neighborhood, and, more than anything, they’ll probably make a few mistakes. That was the case here. Maybe those involved can move along and the squirrels can keep roosting on the carports. Email jonathan@mcelvymedia.com
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Student athletes, an oxymoron? As the football season grinds on, there are two unrelated items (except for football) that we need to discuss. The first deals with sportsmanship, or the lack thereof. A Long Island football coach has been suspended because his team won big -- too big. Robert Shaver, the head football coach at Plainedge High School, in North Massapequa, NY, received a one-game suspension after a Nassau County committee found he could have avoided an outsized 61-13 victory by his Red Devils against the Cyclones of South Side High School in Rockville Centre. A margin over 42 points triggers a review. The committee determined Shaver should have pulled his starting players as the 4th quarter began. Shaver told the committee both teams were unbeaten, and he feared a Cyclones come-back if he took out his starters. An official with the National Federation of State High School Associations says in most places lopsided wins are typically handled by running out the clock or stopping play. The committee called the final score “lopsided,” according to a rule instated three years ago. The policy mandates any coach winning a game by more than 42 points must explain in writing how play-calling or strategy was adjusted to help keep the scoring down for the rest of the game, such as taking out the starters. The governing body decided that Shaver took too long to take out his regular players, and suspended him for one game. It was the first time a coach had been suspended under the rule, and some in the town were not happy with the decision, saying it sends the wrong message to the students playing. Over the weekend, Plainedge played the game Shaver was suspended for and won by 35 points, even after punting on first down in some situations, to help keep their score down. Could that happen here? CBS newsman and native Texan Bob Schieffer once observed, “In Texas, the week begins on Friday nights.” Houston sports writer Mickey Herskowitz wrote, “There must really be something to religion. People keep comparing it to Texas high school football.” So this “lopsided” rule might run into trouble here. In recent weeks, Duncanville beat Richardson 59 to 0. Richardson Lake Highlands trounced Dallas Molina 62-0. Robert Lee edged Paint Rock 108-74, which is only a 34-point margin of victory, so the Robert Lee coach would be safe from suspension. Incidentally, Paint Rock (population 273 at the 2010 census, down from 320 at the 2000 census) is where Rick Perry was raised, but he didn’t go back. What about the winning coach, if he (is there a she among Texas high school head football coaches?), deliberately held down the score? That would be grounds for dismissal if not a good tar-and-feathering. (Katy beat Katy Taylor 57-0. It was North Shore 62,
make a large wager that Spencer will come out vindicated in this hubbub. Here’s the other side of the story, and one that, largely, will be missed by the people who take notice. Serving on the board of a homeowners’ association is about as thankless as it gets. During my two decades of running newspapers all across the South, I’ve spent a lot of time sitting in HOA meetings and talking with people who serve on them. Here’s what you need to know about an HOA: These boards are vital to keeping some semblance of order in a neighborhood; without them, we’d have no formal way of protesting real problems. Unfortunately, the people best suited to serve on HOAs are those who have absolutely no time to do so. These folks have jobs, they have children, and especially in neighborhoods like ours, they have activities and more activities and then another few activities for their children. Taking time, even once a month, to sit in a cold room and discuss neighborhood issues is not at the top of the list for most families in places like Oak Forest. What happens next just causes more problems. First, the one or two people who remain stewards over the HOA go out and recruit people to serve – elections are a mere formality. Half the time, the
Morning Coffee? UT’s mascot is Bevo, named for a popular non non-alcoholic malt beverage, or near beer, during Prohibition. Alas, the original Bevo was barbequed for an aftergame party, but today Bevo Beer should sell well in Austin, or maybe Bevo Steaks. Another idea: Attention shoppers: On Aisle 5 you will find Those Good Old Baylor Limes. Sorry, TCU, but Horned Frog Legs didn’t pass the focus group. Arkansas’ yell, “Pig Sooey” does not sell a soup, Pig Gooey. As for UH, today Cougars has a different meaning in some quarters. Get Ford to start turning out SMU Mustangs. This just in: Grapevine 77, Carrolton Turner 0. Bushland over Muleshoe. 76-0. Southland beat Wilson, 92-42. Coaches, don’t move to New York. Ashby plays at ashby2@comcast.net
Neighborhood coyote found dead
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Note: This story was posted online before publication Dear Editor: This is so totally horrible. Everything has a right to life. Why can’t some people just leave them alone ... kill, kill, kill ... it makes you sick. We have taken away their natural surroundings and we have invaded them. People without care are going to destroy everything beautiful, so sad. I hope the ones who kill and maim wildlife and domestic animals all die a slow, painful death. Elizabeth Collins Dear Editor: What a heinous thing to do! Coyotes are important to a healthy eco system, but struggle with an undeserved and unfair reputation. I wish people would try to get some knowledge before they just shoot and kill every wild animal that comes across. The killer is more dangerous to his surroundings than a whole pack of coyotes will ever be! Helle Juntermanns Dear Editor: All I know is I’d rather have 7 billion coyotes on this planet then most of the idiots we have destroying the planet now, people who harm wildlife like this should be hung. Maya
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Dear Editor: Wow, I didn’t know that this was in the works, but it doesn’t go far enough. I don’t know who came up with the idea that the Greater Heights needs to be bisected by two super speedways, but Shepherd and Durham are treacherous, and the city won’t add any traffic signals, because heaven forbid that it would slow the precious carbon emitting freedom machines. Progressive cities, such as Paris, don’t allow cars in the city on certain days. Meanwhile, the city permits the developers to shut down the sidewalks on Shepherd and Durham, so that they can use a taxpayer subsidized resource for their own profit. So, having proper sidewalks and a bike lane on Shepherd and Durham would be a dream come true, but three lanes is still too many lanes. Jason Hochman Dear Editor: Looking forward to a safe running/biking northsouth conduit that connects the bayous! Adding more roadways to fight traffic congestion has been a misguided policy for decades. driving around empty 5.7l v8s is not a gawd given right but should have a fair price. Currently the public pays for it. Christian W.
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The Flatlanders Friday, Nov. 22 7 p.m. The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. The Flatlanders is performing at The Heights Theater. Harley Poe Friday, Nov. 22 7 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. Harley Poe with The Homeless Gospel is performing at White Oak Music Hall. Coco Montoya Saturday, Nov. 23 8 p.m. The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Coco Montoya is performing at The Heights Theater. Los Walters Saturday, Nov. 23 8 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main St. Los Walters is performing at White Oak Music Hall. Hayes Carll Sunday, Nov. 24 7 p.m. The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Hayes Carll is performing at The Heights Theater. Tunes in the Tap Room Tuesday, Nov. 26 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Harold’s Restaurant & Tap Room – 350 W. 19th St. Enjoy live music in Harold’s Tap Room every Tuesday night.
The Markets Eleanora’s Market Saturday, Nov. 23 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cavatore – 2120 Ella Blvd. There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers.
Coyote, from P. 1A discharge of a firearm, it was a police matter. News of the coyote’s demise elicited a strong response from residents such as Megan Paschall, who said the coyote was a regular traveler by her house. “We have just as many stray animals that aren’t small coyotes,� Paschall said. “It’s awful. Wildlife is nice to have.� Others said they wouldn’t have to worry so much now about their outdoor dogs and cats. Many said the coyote looked too thin and was perhaps dying slowly from starvation. Some believed that shooting a coyote was better than the alternatives. “Personally, I think shooting them is far more humane than setting out (conibear) traps,� LeeAnn Hickman said. “But catch and release is not considered an option because you’ll just be relocating a nuisance animal from one place to another.� Bonnie Bradshaw with 911 Wildlife, a wildlife removal and relocation company with offices in Houston, said the good-riddance attitude regarding coyotes is typical in neighborhoods throughout the U.S.
The Farm Stand at Petrol Station Saturday, Nov. 23 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 948 Wakefield Dr. The Farm Stand at Petrol Station features goods from local vendors. Little White Oak Night Market Saturday, Nov. 23 4 – 8 p.m. Sideout Volleybar – 2623 Keene St. The Little White Oak Night Market brings together local farmers, craft merchandisers, and artists. Heights Morning Market Sunday, Nov. 24 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 3106 White Oak Dr. Heights Morning Market gathers local talented artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs to bring you closer to the goods you need. Stop by to shop and stay to brunch, drink mimosas, and listen to live music at Onion Creek.
The Pews Pre-Thanksgiving Worship Service Sunday, Nov. 24 10:17 a.m. St. Matthew’s UMC – 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church cordially invites the community to attend the Pre-Thanksgiving Worship service. Thanks & Giving Banquet Sunday, Nov. 24 5 p.m. Garden Oaks Baptist Church – 3206 N. Shepherd Dr. Garden Oaks Baptist Church will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a Thanks & Giving Banquet on Sunday evening. The church will be providing turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce and rolls. Members will be furnishing additional dishes. Visitors are welcome to come enjoy good food, Christian fellowship and to give thanks for the blessings of the past year. For additional details, please call (713) 864-4447. Â
“The key is that as long as food, shelter and water are available, another coyote will soon replace the one that died,� Bradshaw said. “And if it was an alpha female, her death will trigger the other females in the surrounding area to have larger litters in the spring.� Bradshaw also said the normal, healthy weight of a coyote in Texas is only 25 pounds. “People in urban areas compare coyotes to their oftenoverweight dogs,� she said. A person who is passionate about coyotes is Camilla H. Fox, the founder and executive director of Project Coyote - a national nonprofit organization based in Mill Valley, California, that promotes compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy. Fox calls the coyote a “maligned carnivore� and said it is estimated that 500,000 coyotes are killed each year by humans, partly because they are unprotected by law in 42 states. There are no definitive population counts for coyotes either.
lead by David Davis. Price: $12 donation for the concert.
Women’s Bible Study Group Monday, Nov. 25 5:30 p.m. YMCA –1234 W. 34th St. The Women’s Bible Study meets every Monday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA. The study is called The Faithful, which explores crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures--Queen Esther, Gideon, Hosea, Malachi, and Nehemiah. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@earthlink. net for information.
Fun & Games Open Mic Night Tuesday, Nov. 26 9 p.m. Heights Vinyl – 3301 Cline St. This is a free flowing, “tap in,� share the mic event where everyone is welcome. Bar Takeover Wednesday, Nov. 27 6 – 9 p.m. La Lucha – 1801 N. Shepherd Dr. La Lucha is hosting a guest bartender series benefiting charity. On Nov. 27, Alphonso Quinones from Capt. Foxheart’s Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge will be at La Lucha. The charity of his choice is Child Advocates.
Men’s Scripture Sharing Group Thursday, Nov. 28 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. YMCA –1234 W. 34th St. The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this non-denominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.
Turkey Burn Rev Ride Thursday, Nov. 28 9 – 10 a.m. DEFINE Heights – 714 Yale St. Ste. 200 DEFINE is kicking off a day of feasting with a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Burn Class across all Houston-area locations. The Turkey Burn is a 60 minute rev ride (indoor cycling) to give you the energy to feel your best and kickstart your metabolism.Â
Holiday Artisan Market Saturday, Nov. 30 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Stephen’s UMC – 2003 W. 43rd St. The Holiday Artisan Market, benefitting the Animal Justice League, will be held in the west sanctuary parking lot, featuring a variety of vendors and food trucks. Contact Kim Antley at redlipdesigns@gmail.com regarding vendor participation.
The Houston Genealogical Forum Presents: In Search of William “The Immigrant� Cloude Saturday, Dec. 7 9 a.m.-noon Bayland Community Center 6400 Bissonnet When presenter Janine Cloud’s direct paternal line paper trail dead-ends in 1838 Georgia, she turned to Y-DNA testing to attempt to prove a connection between her brick wall ancestor and William “The Immigrant� Cloud, who settled in Pennsylvania Colony in about 1682. Come enjoy Janine’s presentation and learn how to apply these DNA principles to your own family research.
O’Holy Heights Christmas Extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 7 6 p.m. Heights Presbyterian Church – 240 W. 18th St. Heights Presbyterian Church is hosting the O’Holy Heights Christmas Extravaganza, where there will be a Santa in the Gazebo for pictures, hot cocoa, coffee, wassail, cookies, other desserts and a silent auction. There will also be a Christmas concert with the Heights worship team and more
reviewed, radio-collar studies have proven that most relocated wild animals die within two weeks after being released in unfamiliar areas.� The incident along the bayou last week warranted a police visit because it is illegal to discharge a firearm inside the corporated limits of a municipality having a population of 100,000 or more. “It’s dangerous,� Cannon said. “No matter what you are shooting at, it’s still an illegal discharge of firearms.� Cannon said anyone with information about the incident should call HPD. Fox said the irony is that if humans left coyotes alone to self-regulate, they would do so. Project Coyote’s Coyote Friendly Communities program aims to give both urban and rural audiences the tools to foster coexistence. “We need to teach coyotes (about) the behavior we don’t support,� Fox said.
“They’re not valued enough to monitor,� Fox said. Texas is a state where coyotes are undefended and classified as a non-game species. TPWD Wildlife biologist Diana Foss of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department said it is illegal to kill a coyote for commercial purposes on publicly owned land in Texas. “However, it is legal to (kill) a coyote on private property for any reason,� Foss said. “The person taking the coyote must have a current hunting license. No permit from TPWD is needed.� Foss also said a newly passed law, House Bill 4544, allows certain cities, such as Houston, to manage coyotes by capturing, relocating or euthanizing a coyote located within the city limits or the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction or by requesting assistance from Texas Wildlife Services. Relocating a coyote, according to Bradshaw, also likely means death. “Contrary to public opinion, relocated animals don’t have a wonderful new life out in the country where they belong,� Bradshaw said. “Multiple peer-
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Carlos Eduardo Sampaio, 56, born Oct. 7, died Oct. 29. He is survived by his daughters Clara and Celia, his sister Christina, brother Luiz and ex-wife Michelle. He was employed by NASA. A celebration gathering will be held from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 23, at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd.
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Hassler Dermatology putting patients first By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com
Dr. Amanda Hassler knows that providing exceptional patient care is the critical ingredient to her dermatology practice. Her practice, Hassler Dermatology, opened in the Heights at 204 W. 19th St., Suite 200, this past July, and she said it’s already a perfect fit as she seeks to bring more personalized care to her neighbors in the Heights and surrounding communities. “I decided it was time to open a practice and control every aspect of it, so patients could be confident that they are receiving the highest quality care from a physician they trusted,” she said of the decision to move back to Houston a few years ago. Dr. Hassler is a native Houstonian and attended primary, secondary and medical school in Houston, including in the Heights. “The Heights has had such growth in the past 10 years, so it was the
perfect location for me. I like that it’s a small town in a big city, and there’s a strong community presence where everyone embraces independent local businesses. That’s the right envi-
ronment for my practice.” That sense of community, she said, melds perfectly with her practice’s sentiments. “Doctors find patients that we love. When you love your patients and they have friends they like, they’ll send you patients just like them,” she said. “It’s nice to have that neighborhood feel within your practice and have great patients you can care for.” Hassler Dermatology is full spectrum, meaning that Dr. Hassler treats a wide range of conditions and diseases of the hair, skin, and nails. Whether the concern is more
serious condition such as skin cancer screenings or skin checks, or more minor such as a recent breakout of acne or new rash, she has the treatments available to remedy the concern. The practice also offers dermatology for infants, teenagers, and adults, as well as cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers. “I offer a wide range of dermatological and cosmetic treatments at my practice, so my patients can trust me to help them resolve any skincare problems or concerns they may have,” Dr. Hassler said. She said her focus is on providing
Elizabeth Villarreal said the violation notice stemmed from “our board’s knowledge that more and more, mortgage companies are insisting existing carports be removed prior to closing because they are prohibited in our deed restrictions.” A Wednesday morning statement sent by Villarreal and attributed to Jessi Munsey, the chair of the OFHA’s Deed Restriction & Architectural Review Committee, said that when Munsey purchased her home nearly eight years ago, “The city had the seller remove the carport as they would not sign off on the final renovation permits until it was removed.” In its Nov. 17 letter telling the Spencers the violation notice was being rescinded, the OFHA said, “This decision is not and should not be construed to be an abandonment or waiver of the applicable deed restrictions, nor is it a finding that your carport is compliant. We reserve the right to proceed (with) appropriate enforcement in the event of a future sale of your property or any similarly situated property.
We encourage you to disclose the deed restrictions to any potential buyer of your property and to instruct your real estate agent to do likewise.” The Spencers’ real estate agent, Creston Inderrieden of IndyQuest Properties, said he has lived and worked in the area since 2006 and had never before encountered an issue with carports. He said there are at least 100 of them in Oak Forest, where many homeowners use their garages as living space and carports for parking, so removing them could lower those property values. Inderrieden also said the OFHA’s stance on carports within 25 feet of the front property line “casts a cloud” on properties that have them. The OFHA’s statements did not answer questions from The Leader seeking to determine how many homeowners had received violation notices regarding carports and whether the OFHA would continue to send such notices moving forward, saying only that it will not forward a resident’s complaint about the Spencers’ carport to
the city. “In this current situation, for sure, I’ve got to disclose and make people aware,” Inderrieden said. “That creates uncertainty, and uncertainty is not good for business. People want certainty. They want to be clear on what’s in bounds and out of bounds. I think the HOA has not done a good job to help the homeowners in the neighborhood, quite frankly.”
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care to the patient as a whole, and goes out of her way to give her full attention to every individual who walks through the door. The practice has the feel of a small family business with Dr. Hassler, her front desk assistant, and medical assistant. “Medicine in general is changing – people don’t open their own practices the way they used to. You see more and more practices becoming focused on big corporate medicine,” she said. “That’s not a bad thing in some cases, but I think there is something important about a doctor running the business aspect of a practice. We know what can’t be compromised in order to provide the excellent care and personal attention that your patients expect.” Hassler Dermatology is open Monday through Friday. For specific office hours, services offered and more, visit the practice’s website at hasslerdermatology.com/, call them at 713-425-8069 or stop by their office on the corner of 19th and Yale.
Carport, from P. 1A Izfar, who has experience with deed restrictions, said violations that are more than four years old are “very difficult” to effectively litigate. He also said that if several homes in Oak Forest have carports that violate the deed restrictions – meaning they are within 25 feet of the front property line or within 5 feet of the side property line – then a judge could rule that the “prevalence of the violation rises to the level where that particular restriction has been waived.” Next steps It is unclear whether the OFHA will pursue enforcement of similar violations of the deed restrictions, which have not been updated since they were written in the early 1950s. The OFHA indicated in its Nov. 17 letter to the Spencers that it could revisit the issue when their home is sold. The Spencers had their home listed for sale before receiving the violation notice and have since pulled it off the market because of the uncertainty surrounding the carport. In a Nov. 1 email to Jason Spencer, OFHA president
OFHA’s role The OFHA said it receives deed restriction complaints from residents but does not investigate potential violations, leaving the city to determine whether to enforce the deed restrictions. Moving forward, the OFHA said it is considering referring residents with complaints directly to the city. The OFHA also said it “will revisit the wording of our (violation) letter and we will make an effort to clarify the process for all residents. One of the ways we plan to help residents understand how deed restrictions are enforced is by having a represen-
tative from the City of Houston come speak at an OFHA meeting early next year.“ In the meantime, the Spencers want more clarity about their carport and whether they should be concerned about it. They also want the OFHA to admit that the violation notice they received should never have been sent. “While we believe the law is clearly on our side, we are hoping the HOA will do the right thing and acknowledge that the carport is fully free from any enforcement action now or in the future,” Jason Spencer said. “We don’t want a future buyer to have to worry about this issue coming up again. We want it settled once and for all for us and for the hundreds of other Oak Forest residents who are in the same situation. We shouldn’t have to live with this threat hanging over us. Our hope is to put the house back on the market in the coming months.” Follow Adam Zuvanich on Twitter @AZuvanich
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Puccio name added to Heights memorial Jonathan McElvy jonathan@theleadernews.com
A granddaughter’s dig into history, and her relentless work for more than a year, all came together at the Heights World War II Memorial last week. Joseph Puccio, who grew up in the Heights on Allston Street and attended Reagan High School, joined the Army in 1942 and was sent directly from high school to the newly constructed Laredo Air Field. He was a private who assisted in the training of gunners for B-17 and B-24 bombers. But in 1999, when the Heights World War II Memorial was constructed listing the names of more than 2,100 veterans from the area, Puccio’s name was not listed among those who served. “I reached out to the city last year in October‌ to find out who to be in touch with about adding the name to the memorial,â€? said Alice Puccio, who now works at a non-profit in New Hampshire. A few months later, Alice Puccio was put in contact with the Heights Rotary Club, and later connected with Rotary’s Tom English, who spent the next year figuring out how and
where to add a name to the memorial. Along the way, Alice – a history major in college – told English about her grandfather Joseph. “Honestly, from there, it was just a matter of staying in touch with Tom and staying persistent,� she said. “Over the next few months, I worked with my dad to gather news articles and other materials to show my grandfather’s connection with the Heights, as well as evidence of his service in the Army Air Force.� That persistence paid off Wednesday, Nov. 13, when more than 30 people in the community gathered on a brisk afternoon to see Puccio’s name unveiled on the Memorial. This is the first name that has been added to the memorial since the Heights Rotary Club has maintained the area on Heights Boulevard at 11th Street. Joseph Puccio served for a year in the Army and was never deployed overseas during WWII. When he moved back to Houston, he went to work for Stewart & Stevenson, according to his son, Michael. “I think dad felt lucky to be in the war effort,� Michael Puccio said.
Tom English, with the Heights Rotary Club, is pictured with Alice Puccio, the granddaughter of Joseph J. Puccio, whose name was the first to be added to the Heights World War II Memorial. In the distance is Joseph Puccio’s sister, Patti Ramsey. (Photos by Robb Reeves)
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Stevens, from P. 1A of the way the young artist filled the space and because of his awareness of spatial conception and attention to detail. “There were a lot of good ones,â€? Juarez said. The highlight for student and teacher was a trip to the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center for a special artist reception. Juarez said the unveiling of the top three winners happened in dramatic fashion with a drop of a curtain. Despite the fact the elementary school winner was from Neff Elementary, Ordóùez-Flores took it all in stride. “(The reception) was so good,â€? Ordóùez-Flores said. “I loved the chocolate chip cookies.â€? All of the finalists, including Ordóùez-Flores, received
After five years working in machinery, Joseph Puccio went to work cooking at his wife’s family restaurant, the beloved Valian’s. Michael Puccio described his father as someone who was generous, gregarious and, as the youngest of five brothers, a very responsible man. “He was a guy who always did the right thing,â€? Michael said. The addition of Puccio’s name to the Heights WWII Memorial was special to his survivors, especially to granddaughter Alice, who spearheaded the effort. “Originally this felt important to me because I knew how important it was for my dad,â€? she said. “Throughout the process though, it took on special meaning to me as I learned more about my grandfather and deepened my appreciation for veterans’ service to the country‌ I’ve always felt appreciative of those that served in the armed forces, but this process brought that appreciation much closer to home than I realized. It feels important to have his name on the memorial now, because it gives us more of a connection to him.â€?
land at the northeast corner of 4th Street and Columbia Street, still can sell the majority of the 46,000 square foot property to a developer that wants to build a multifamily residence. And that’s his intention. “They busted the Brinshore deal up,� Frank said of homeowners in the area. “I’ve still got 33,000 square feet of lots that’s commercial that I hope to use as a high rise that I want to put right in front of their face.� Heights homeowner Donna Bennett said it’s “unfortunate� that Frank is taking such a stance. She and Rebecca Abel were co-applicants for a Special Minimum Lot Size Area (SMLSA), which garnered adequate support of property owners between 4th Street and
a boxed set of their holiday cards. The cards also will be available for purchase and on display at the HISD administration building at 4400 W. 18th St. Each year, the district sends out hundreds of holiday greeting cards to principals, board members, legislators, local leaders, parent groups and community partners. Since 2003, these cards have featured the artwork of HISD students. Juarez intends to get some of the cards to send to his own family members. Ordóùez-Flores has plans for his as well. “I’m going to send them to friends in class,â€? he said. To purchase studentcreated cards, visit https:// www.houstonisd.org/holidaycards.
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White Oak Drive and, from east to west, between Oxford Street and Harvard Street. The SMLSA, which serves as a zoning tool in a city without zoning laws, was subsequently approved by the Houston Planning Commission and enacted as an ordinance by the Houston City Council in early September. Bennett said she and other nearby homeowners knew all along that the Frank family’s southernmost lot, where it operated its Houston Carpet Service business from the 1970s until two years ago, would be exempt from the SMLSA. The homeowners hoped the rest of the property would be required to be used for single-family residences, but the Frank family came
to an agreement with the city that half of the lot immediately to the north also would be exempt because it had been used as parking for the business. Among the seven contiguous lots owned by the Frank family, two must be used for single-family residences and the other five are now considered unrestrictive reserves, which can be used for commercial purposes or multi-family residences. “At the end of the day, it was the best compromise we were going to get,� Bennett said. “We wanted to protect as much residential as we could.� The Frank family recently made a variance request to have all of its property – valued at $3.02 million by
the Harris County Appraisal District – exempt from the SMLSA. The planning commission recommended denying the variance at its Oct. 31 meeting and deferred the item until Nov. 14, when the request was withdrawn. Mike Frank said Nov. 15 that the SMLSA ordinance has resulted in offers from prospective buyers that are lower than they were before, by about $400,000. He said he had offers on the table but nothing under contract. “We’ve discussed selling the commercial stuff to a high-rise builder. We may put a couple double-wide trailers on the other two lots,â€? Frank said. “I don’t have to sell the property. ‌ They want single-family there. They may get a couple double-wides for rent.â€?
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