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Former Hamilton PTO head charged with theft By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com A former president for the Hamilton Middle School Parent Teacher Organization has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Heights nonprofit organization, according to Harris County court records. Candlelight Park resident William Jaudon, 49, was arrested earlier this month and charged with felony ag-
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gregate theft after allegedly making nearly $24,000 in unauthorized withdrawals from the PTO’s bank account, according to court records. Court documents show that current PTO president Oscar Gonzales told a Houston ISD Police Department detective that Jaudon served as president from May 2018 through May 2019, and the unauthorized withdrawals were alleg-
edly made between June 1, 2018, and July 31, 2019. The PTO’s bank account had a balance of approximately $29,000 when Jaudon took over as president but had dwindled to about $2,100 when his term ended, according to court records. Jaudon’s arrest followed a Feb. 7 investigate report by KHOU about missing money at the PTO, which is a nonprofit that operates independently from HISD
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INSIDE. Photo courtesy of Mike Daily Heights native Mike Daily, the steel guitar player for George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band, performs at last year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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s rodeo season begins in Houston and our attention turns toward some of the greatest musical acts to come through town, read the story of how George Strait and his Ace in the Hole Band made their first recording at a studio in the Heights. The family of Strait’s steel guitar player had a key role.
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Photo by Adam Zuvanich Mike Daily stands in front of the former Doggett studio at 1045 Studewood St. while holding a record made there.
It doesn’t matter who ends up being on the ballot in November. If a “D” is next to their name and they’re running for President of the United States, they will have earned the vote of Alejandro Hirschfeld. “We have to Sanders defeat (Donald) Trump,” Hirschfeld said, “and I‘ll vote for whoever that candidate is.” The Shady Acres resident still has a favorite in the Democratic primary, and he made his pick Tuesday by voting early ahead of ElecKlobuchar tion Day on Tuesday, March 3. Hirschfeld said he voted for Joe Biden, who served as Barack Obama’s vice president from 2009-17. An unofficial exit poll of area residents who voted early Tuesday afternoon at Resurrection Metropolitan CommuBiden nity Church, located in Timbergrove Manor at 2025 W. 11th St., revealed that the people of Near Northwest Houston lean Democratic. That same was true during the last few elections. The sampling of voters who spoke to The Leader also showed that area Democrats have mixed feelings about who should be the party’s nominee to take on the Republican incumbent Trump in November’s general election. Three of the seven voters said they support Bernie SandSee Democrats P. 6A
Harvard students get hands on with oil and gas By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com
Match made in a tent. The annual rodeo cookoff helped a Heights couple fall in love.
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and the Hamilton campus at 139 E. 20th St. Gonzales told KHOU that he analyzed the PTO’s bank statements after becoming president. “That’s where I discovered that all the funds were missing, almost everything,” Gonzales told KHOU. “It makes me very angry, upset, disappointed.” According to court records, Jaudon is out on bond and has his next court date April 17.
Photo by Zarah Parker Harvard Elementary School students take part in one of the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit activity stations on campus Monday.
Amazement shined in the eyes of one fifth grader who was taking a closer look at microorganisms. On the other side of the room, another laughed as she operated a robotic arm. The two students, plus dozens of others in their grade, were able to receive a unique STEM experience on Monday at Harvard Elementary School, 810 Harvard St. They got to spend an hour-and-a-half with a Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit (MOLU), a hands-on exhibit containing six stations that taught kids about energy, technology and scientific methods used in the oil and natural gas industry. “We take the oil field to the classroom,” said Sandra Mourton, the executive director at the Oilfield Energy Center. The MOLU is brought to a school for a day. Each MOLU has six stations and four activities, providing 24 oil-and-gas-related activities for the kids to enjoy. “It’s geared toward fifth graders because it complements their curriculum,” Mourton
said. “It’s learning while doing, rather than just a textbook. They touch and play and get more of a feel for it. Reading needs to be done, too, in cognizant with the on hands.” The MOLU that made a stop at Harvard is one of three the Oilfield Energy Center uses to expose students to the industry. The other two are currently in different states. The cost to have a MOLU at the school is $1,500, but Mourton said usually the visit is sponsored. The stop at Harvard was part of a 50-school tour across Texas, all sponsored by the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA). The MOLU is on its seventh week of the 10week tour across the state. “Increasingly so the oil and natural gas industry is high tech and innovative and we need to spark that interest and that passion as early as we can so we can fill those jobs in the future,” said Caroline Conte, the director for community affairs at TXOGA. “There’s nothing more important than giving back to our students and our communities.” Both the Oilfield Energy Center and TXOGA hope to enlighten students to how much the oil and gas industry impacts our everySee MOLU P. 5A
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City set schedule for CIP meetings From Staff Reports Area residents will have an opportunity to weigh in about city services and infrastructure improvements in their parts of Houston. Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the schedule for upcoming community meetings about Houston’s 2020 Capital Improvement Plan. There will be meetings held for each Houston City Council district, and residents in those districts are invited to attend and offer their comments and suggestions. The meeting for District A, which is represented by Amy
Peck and includes neighborhoods along U.S. 290, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 9 at the White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Dr. Abbie Kamin represents District C, which includes most of the Heights as well as Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. That meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at the Metropolitan MultiService Center at 1475 W. Gray St. The meeting for District H, which is represented by Karla Cisneros and includes the eastern portion of the Heights
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Young girl shot in area apartment From Staff Reports Police say a 5-year-old girl was shot early Monday morning in a Northwest Houston apartment, and her 15-yearold brother subsequently turned himself in to authorities. Houston Police Department spokesperson Jodi Silva said the children’s mother told police she awoke to a gunshot at about 12:50 a.m. Monday at 4619 W. 34th St., the location
of the Ranch at Silvercreek Apartments. Silva said the mother told police she found her daughter with a gunshot wound, her son in a panic and a gun on the floor. The mother said her son subsequently picked up the gun and fled, according to police. HPD spokesperson Victor Senties said Tuesday that the 15-year-old boy turned himself in to police Monday night. Senties said the boy will be referred to Harris County Juve-
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hile the rest of you talk about candidates and Coronavirus, I need to loop you in on a breakfast menu item that deserves the attention of every animal lover in this city. Here’s what happened, as it does about 30 times a day. I got an email from a public relations firm asking if our newspaper would please consider helping promote an upcoming event. Whether they’re nonprofits, community organizations or the local library, we’re often asked if we will publish information to help drive attendance at events. (And here I was thinking nobody reads newspapers anymore.) They say there’s nothing wrong with negative press, but can’t we at least spend a little more time with our word choice? Here’s the headline: “Puppies for Breakfast returns to Market Square Park on April 11.” Puppies for Breakfast? Really? Is there going to be a vegan option? Do they come with a side of grits? And what, exactly, are we serving the rest of the day? Kittens for Lunch? Goldfish Sushi for Dinner? Puppies for Breakfast. Yes, that’s the name of the event. Now, just to prove the negativepress theory is correct, I’m going to tell you more about this event, which means I’m going to quote the first paragraph.
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“On April 11, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Houston Downtown Management District and Neue Creative present the 10th Annual Puppies for Breakfast, a unique outdoor festival that brings everything dog-centric to Market Square Park in Downtown Houston.” Of course, that drives home a deeper question: This thing has been named “Puppies for Breakfast” for a decade now? There’s more. “The pet-friendly event features more than 60 vendors and artists, the world’s largest dog piñata, a dog costume contest… plus food trucks, beer and mimosas from Niko Niko’s.” We’re not going to ask any questions about the food trucks, but I’m interested in this dog piñata, hailed as the largest in the world (who arbitrates this claim?). So we’re having Puppies for Breakfast, and then we’re going to pulverize a gigantic,
paper dog with a stick? And this is pet-friendly? I won’t beat up on these people too much more (pun intended), because their website says they’re encouraging $5 donations at the gate to help support local dog rescues, which seems somewhat vague considering how many of them there are. Regardless, the promotional email piece I received from this group probably pales to some of the worst in this age of non-stop advertising. And surely there are folks like my wife and I who watch a show on TV, see a horrible commercial (think Peloton), and wonder just who in the world gets paid millions of dollars to create these things. So in the spirit of not singling out the folks putting Puppies on a Platter, here’s a quick list of some of the worst marketing slogans, printed solely for your entertainment. Anyone remember the Electrolux vacuum cleaner? If not, their slogan was unforgettable: “Nothing sucks like an Electrolux.” Amazingly, this company is still in business and, today, they’ve sharpened their pitch to “There’s clean, then there’s Electrolux clean.” OK, so they don’t admit they’re terrible anymore. Now they’ve just taken an old play on words and made it their own. And somebody got paid
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Coming to our census THE FRONT PORCH – “Hi,” says a guy holding a clipboard. “I’m with the U.S. Census Bureau, taking tabs on all Americans. Are you newly arrived, Muslim or one of those traitors against making America great again and vote Democrat?” “I’ve been here a long time,” I reply. “Actually, I’m a sixthgeneration Texan and a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. And I vote.” He scribbles something on his clipboard. “So you are a citizen of the Republic of Texas and not of the United States? And you have voted in U.S. elections? Just like Governor Abbott said, voter fraud in Texas is ‘rampant.’” And thus begins the 2020 head count of Americans, get ready. But Texans are being hornswoggled by our own aforementioned Gov. Abbot and his Republican buddies which will cost you and me lots of money. Let me explain. As you know, the U.S. Constitution requires that every 10 years the federal government makes a headcount of all Americans -- citizens and noncitizens alike. The census is used to determine the number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives from each state. The census also determines how $1.5 trillion in federal funds are distributed to states and local communities every year for services and infrastructure, including health care, jobs, schools, roads and businesses. So the more people, no matter their legality, Texas has, the more loot we get from Washington -- our own loot, incidentally. One might think the states would be fighting to chalk up the most people, and many states do. California and New York have allocated huge amounts of money to census outreach and counting efforts: $187 million in California and $60 million in New York. Worried about an undercount, not only California and New York but 24 other states are pouring close to a third of a billion dollars into pumping up response rates for the count. Experts in such matters say it is money well spent. “They are hoping to preserve or poach a seat at [a] state like Texas’ expense,” Justin Levitt, a Loyola Law School professor who studies such matters, said. And how much is Texas spending to make sure we get our share? Zero. Nada. Not one cent. There are 24 states like Texas that are not spending anything, and there is a reason. The political divide is stark: Seventeen of those 24 are led by Republican governors and legislatures, including population heavyweights like Texas, Florida and Ohio. But of the 26 states that are spending money, only four are Republican-controlled. Do you see a pattern here? Although our 29-million residents make it second in population only to California, the Texas Legislature has declined to fund any effort to make sure we all get counted. A bill to commit $50 million to census response died in the
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Republican-controlled Legislature. Rep. César J. Blanco, the El Paso Democrat who sponsored the bill, claimed that the Legislature wanted to blunt a demographic shift that has strengthened Democrats. “They’re concerned that if you have a more accurate count, it would put them at a disadvantage.” There we have it: Most of those Texans in barrios hiding from ICE live in Democratic-controlled areas, and those regions might get another member of Congress and the Texas Legislature. So, because of Republican leaders in Austin and their need to retain power, we are going to let millions if not billions of dollars go to other states. It’s all a matter of priorities. The latest projections suggest that Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas may gain seats following the 2020 census. Those seat gains would come at the expense of 10 others: Alabama, California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. Texas might get three new Congressional seats, maybe four if we count everybody. And, of course, we’d get more money. Texans could use it. The state adds more than 1,000 new residents every single day. Half are newborns. Nearly 30 percent hail from foreign countries, a hefty share from Asia. The remaining 20 percent moved from other states, led by California, which is expected to lose a House seat for the first time ever. In some ways, Texas mirrors California: Four in 10 residents are Hispanic. One in four is deemed hard to count. One in 17 is an undocumented immigrant. Fortunately, a volunteer corps of civic groups, philanthropies, local governments and others are trying to fill in with their own get-outthe-headcount programs. If we count all Texans, our Congressional and Legislative districts will be heavily re-drawn, since rural Texas’ population is shrinking: Of the state’s 254 counties, 87 (about one third) saw a decline in population from 2013 to 2018. The bulk of these counties are in the Panhandle and West Texas. Meanwhile urban areas are growing, especially the suburbs. More people in a district means a smaller geographic district. The I-35 corridor from the Metroplex south through Austin, San Marcos to San Antonio is booming. So is the Houston area. Take our 22nd Congressional District which covers the south-central portion of the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The Census Bureau estimates it had more
millions to do that work. One of my favorite slogans came from the delectable Hot Pockets brand of processed cheese-stuffed cardboard. No kidding, they had a slogan that said, “Every bite is a different temperature.” That’s just truth in advertising. Good on them. KFC tested a real doozy: “Today tastes so good.” I guess it tastes better than yesterday, assuming they forgot the Original Recipe yesterday. In the theme of fast food, McDonald’s once tried to get cute when they came up with a campaign of billboards picturing a chocolate milkshake. The text? “Painfully Thick.” I’m assuming those billboards came down right about the same time as that documentary “Supersize Me.” There’s an actual airline called Uzbekistan Airways, which is not for the faint of heart. At one point, they deployed a two-word marketing slogan: “Good Luck.” Imagine reading that boarding a Boeing 737. No one can forget the M&M’s campaign that stuck around way too long. “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands.” Liar, liar, pants on fire. A chain of gas stations called AMPM confused all their potential customers when they tried to pitch all the delicious candy and chips in their stores. “Imagine more snacks than you can imagine.” And imagine
than 850,000 people in 2018. That is almost 50,000 residents more than the next largest district in the state. The Metroplex might get another U.S. Rep, but it would be a minority district, which would probably vote Democrat. Then there is Hidalgo County on the Mexico border. Officially, 866,000 people, almost all Hispanic, live there. Unofficially, county officials count more than a million. In the 2000 census, fewer than one in five households filled out forms. Residents refused to open their doors to Spanish-speaking census takers sent from Puerto Rico, because their accents marked them as strangers. Others never received forms because they used post office boxes, which the Census Bureau does not count as mailing addresses. Wait a minute, the doorbell is ringing again. It’s Gov. Abbott with a clipboard. Ashby counts at ashby2@comcast.net
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Dear Editor: This property is being sold regardless of whomever the developer is. I would rather have a builder who is willing to engage with the residents of Shady Acres and because of the tax credit agreement, ITEX will manage and maintain the property for at least 15 years up to 30 years. We have “luxury” apartments being developed
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Dear Editor: The Greenways plan is great and all, but none of this is very helpful for those of us who commute on a bicycle. Just this morning, as I was coming down Dunlavy, the car stopped next to me at the light on W. Gray, rolled down its window to say, “Bike lane is there for a reason.” Have you tried to ride down that bike lane? It is very narrow, inviting cars to pass you in violation of the safe passing law. It is full of debris, rocks, and mud spilled from the construction site on W. Dallas and Dunlavy. It usually has standing puddles, which get the rider wet and make your rim brakes ineffective. Then, it abruptly ends at Clay Street. I am usually riding on Dunlavy at 20 mph, so that lane is not useful. As an aside, the driver who said this was driving a Prius. Now, the electric and hybrid cars get a tax rebate. Why am I subsidizing the wealthy to zip around in their super fast golf buggies? The city should have a day in which everyone who drives a vehicle subsidized by taxes must perform community service and personally thank a taxpayer. Jason Hochman
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ever understanding what they were imagining when they imagined that marketing imagination. Speaking of confusing, there once was a beer called Coopers. Actually, it’s still around and brewed in Australia. Here’s what their magazine advertisements said: “The beer that beer would drink.” Any chance the marketing team was drunk? One of my favorites for creativity came from the Chicago Homicide Division, though I can’t verify that they were the first to use the phrase. However, they did print up coffee cups that said, “Our day starts when yours ends.” Now that’s worth the price of a cup of coffee. And the greatest marketing slogan I could find, and the one that must end this conversation, came from an alcoholic beverage called Chambord, which I have never tasted and likely never will. Want to know how devoted their marketers were to their craft? They literally had a campaign that said, “Chambord. Because No Reason.” Want to know what I think? I’m betting the folks over at Coopers Brewery finished up their work, took a cab to the Chambord lab, had a few bottles, and called it a day. Let’s just hope they didn’t fight off their next morning hangover with some Puppies for Breakfast.
at multiple locations of Shady Acres. My concern is over-saturation of these high price complexes to the tipping point that vacancies will cause the luxury to degrade to cost cutting initiatives that will lower rent prices, cut maintenance, and be sold to new owners who have no screening criteria which ITEX will have. Being a resident on 24th and Ella for over 10 years I have seen the development of single home parcels divided into 20 four-story townhomes without the controversy of this development. I guess the only variance is the word “low income” added to the property? In those 10 years I have seen the value of my home increase by 75%. Great if I wanted to sell but not so great on my property taxes. I can afford the increase and would appreciate a small decline of property values, but I know some of my fixed income neighbors who were not as fortunate. Good neighbors who deserve the benefits of living in Shady Acres too. Raul Trejo Dear Editor: The true nature of the neighborhood comes out every time someone wants to build affordable housing. None of the neighbors oppose McMansions, businesses that bring in more traffic, or developments that create more impervious ground, but call it “affordable,” and everyone is in an uproar. I’m glad that Mrs. Kamin mentioned the voluntary compliance agreement. I emailed it to her campaign late last year, and they claimed to be unaware of it. I had requested that she impeach Mayor Turner for his role in promoting segregation in housing, but she has not done so, indicating that her concern about this is not very great. Jason Hochman
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THINGS TO DO. The Arts
Friday, Feb. 28 9:30 p.m. Station Theater – 1230 Houston Ave. Houston has a lot of talent. This film festival is produced to showcase what the creatives in this city are doing and to inspire new voices. Advance tickets: 8 and can be bought here: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/powderkeg-presents-a-film-festival3-tickets-92159961927.
The Steeldrivers Friday, Feb. 28 7 p.m. The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. The Steeldrivers is performing at The Heights Theater. Dylan LeBlanc Friday, Feb. 28 7 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Dylan LeBlanc is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Anthony Da Costa. PUP Friday, Feb. 28 8 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main PUP is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Screaming Females and The Drew Thomson Foundation. The Wonder Years Saturday, Feb. 29 6 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main The Wonder Years is performing at White Oak Music Hall. Sloan Saturday, Feb. 29 8 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Sloan is performing at White Oak Music Hall. Tennis Monday, Mar. 2 7 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Tennis is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Molly Burch. Generationals Tuesday, Mar. 3 7 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Generationals is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Sarah Jaffe. Joan Wednesday, Mar. 4 7 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Joan is performing at White Oak Music Hall. Avi Kaplan Thursday, Mar. 5 7 p.m. The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Avi Kaplan is performing at The Heights Theater. Dan Deacon Thursday, Mar. 5 8 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Dan Deacon is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Ed Schrader’s Music Beat.
Thursday Night Bingo Thursday, Mar. 5 5:15 p.m. SPJST Lodge 88 - 1435 Beall St. Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88 is held every Thursday night. Bingo pads are $10 each. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m.
The Steeldrivers will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th St. Fat Tony Thursday, Mar. 5 8 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Fat Tony is performing at White Oak Music Hall with Fade Em All and Michael LaCour. Between Riverside and Crazy Friday, Mar. 13 7:30 p.m. 4th Wall Theatre Company – 1824 Spring St. Studio 101 4th Wall Theatre presents the Houston premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Between Riverside and Crazy.� This play follows a retired NYC cop fighting down forces much larger than himself from within a collapsing, rentcontrolled apartment. The show runs Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. until April 4. There is a “Pay What You Can� performance on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Premier $53; Standard $32; Senior $26; Student / Educator $17.
The Markets Eleanora’s Market Saturday, Feb. 29 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cavatore – 2120 Ella Blvd. There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers. The Farm Stand at Petrol Station Saturday, Feb. 29 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 948 Wakefield Dr. The Farm Stand at Petrol Station features goods from local vendors. Heights Morning Market Sunday, Mar. 1 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.
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Women’s Bible Study Group Monday, Mar. 2 4:30 p.m. YMCA Chapel –1234 W. 34th St. The women’s bible study group meets every Monday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA’s Chapel. It’s a community nondenominational bible study. Guests and new members are always welcomed. Email Kvanderpol@ swbell.net for more information. Men’s Scripture Sharing Group Thursday, Mar. 5 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.
Telling Your Family Story with Tropy Saturday, Mar. 7 10 a.m. – noon Bayland Community Center 6400 Bissonnet Genealogical research is bursting with digital images that fill hard drives with rich but difficult to access information. At the Houston Genealogical Forum meeting, Emily Vinson will introduce Tropy, a free open-source software that can transform an overwhelming digital accumulation of photos and documents into a sortable, searchable collection. Visitors are welcome. Visit www.hgftx.org for information.
Lent Fish Fries Thursday, Feb. 27 5 – 8 p.m. All Saints Church – 10th Street at Cortlandt The All Saints Knights of Columbus council is hosting four Lenten Fish Fries at the Parish Hall on 10th Street at Cortlandt. Dinners are served on Feb. 27, March 13, and March 27 from 5 - 8; and Good Friday, April 10, from 4 - 8. Plates include fish, hushpuppies, fries, slaw, green beans, sauces, and tea/ lemonade. Adult plates are $10 and children under 10 are $5. Cookies will also be available to purchase for desert. Fun & Games
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Why is your dog so itchy this time of year? man dander. He could also be allergic to an ingredient in the shampoo you use to bathe him or the laundry detergent that you use. Inhalant allergies may start as seasonal symptoms, plaguing your pooch only a few weeks during the year. But over time, they can begin to bother him constantly.
Dear Tabby, Our poor dog is so itchy! It seems to happen this time of the year, every year. Is it possible that he’s allergic to pollen in the air? Itchy Dog in Woodland Heights
Ways to manage symptoms Allergies can’t be cured, but the good news is that your vet can offer ways to manage the symptoms and make your pooch far more comfortable. A few small changes that you can make might be the difference between comfort and misery for your pooch. Vets recommend trying the following to see if your pet’s symptoms seem to abate: • Adding essential fatty acid supplements to your dog’s diet (salmon oil, fish oil, krill oil, etc.). A lack of omega-3 fatty acids is an extremely common cause for dry, flaky skin.
Dear Itchy, We turned to our friends at Texas A&M University to scratch the surface of this common pet problem. Dr. Adam Patterson, a clinical associate professor and chief of dermatology at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, said every animal has a different reaction to allergies, just as people respond to allergies differently. However, most animals display itching as a hallmark sign of allergic skin disease. “An itch may be manifested as licking, chewing, biting, rubbing, scratching, head shaking and/or scooting,” Patterson said. “Common itchy body areas include the face, ears, paws, armpits, groin, rump and anal region.”
• Daily brushing • Regular baths with oatmeal shampoo (once a month) • Finish bath with a moisturizing rinse and/or anti-itch spray • Antihistamines (if severe) • Install humidifiers in living/sleeping areas Diet plays role If your vet rules out environmental allergens as the problem, an elimination diet might be the next step to rule out food allergies. Even after years of eating the same food with no problem, dogs can sometimes suddenly develop an allergy to certain ingredients in their food. Items such as wheat, soy and meat are all common food allergens. A hypoallergenic dog food will likely be just what the doctor (or vet) orders to alleviate symptoms of a food allergy in your pup. Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com.
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Common allergens Allergens that most commonly irritate pets include fleas, pollen, molds, mites, insects, danders and food. Some breeds are more prone to allergies than others. Your buddy may have an inherited tendency to develop allergies, including inhalant allergies, flea allergies and food allergies. In some cases, an allergy may worsen the breathing difficulties in flatter-faced pets, but allergies in dogs are far more likely to show up as skin problems. Your dog may be allergic to the same kinds of things you are, such as airborne pollens, dust and molds and even hu-
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eight and seven delegates, respectively. Candidates need the support of at least 1,991 delegates to secure the party’s nomination. A total of 1,344 delegates are up for grabs on March 3 – Super Tuesday – when Texas will be among 14 states to hold primary elections. The American Samoa caucuses also will be held that day. “Everybody’s thinking Bernie’s up front. But until Super Tuesday, it’s going to be hard to know,” Heights resident Jerry Sinitiere said. “I think after that we’ll know.” Sinitiere said he voted for Klobuchar, although he added that he doesn’t think she’ll end up winning the nomination. His wife, Mary Sinitiere, said she voted for Biden, and both said they think Sanders’ politics are too far left of center to make him a viable candidate against Trump. Timbergrove Manor resident Tori Elmore, a Sanders supporter, said his Medicarefor-all idea is the best solution to the country’s healthcare crisis. She also said the notion that Sanders’ socialist stance on some issues would lead to the U.S. becoming a socialist country is merely hyperbole. But James Newport, a Republican who lives in the Heights, said he considers socialism to be a serious threat to the country. He also said all the Democratic
candidates for president are trying to win voters’ support by “giving away everything free.” Newport said none of the Democrats in the race poses a threat to Trump. “I think the Democratic party has gone so far left … that the word socialism doesn’t bother them at all,” Newport said. “I think the founders would turn over in their graves.” Hirschfeld also wonders if any of the Democratic candidates can beat Trump, the New York businessman and reality TV star turned politician, but that’s not a prospect that pleases him. It worries him. Hirschfeld said he thinks Sanders and Warren are too far to the left. He also said former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, who he considers a likable candidate, joined the race too late to be able to win. “I’m terrified. Absolutely,” Hirschfeld said. “Trump, his supporters are not going to leave him … and he’s got the money raised. The machinery of the (Republican National Convention) is really behind him, and form everything I’ve read, he has an incredible social media team and they know how to leverage that. So yeah, I’m terrified. “We all need to vote,” he added.
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Art Valet: Houston’s annual rodeo conjures creativity Mitch Cohen Art Columnist
Rodeo time, Houston! When I think of the Houston rodeo, the images, sounds and smells that come to mind are BBQ, hay, country music, boots, barrel racing and art. Of course, art. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been encouraging students’ creative side for more than 50 years with the School Art Program.
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Photo by Steve Harris Alejandro Escovedo is one of the Texas musicians featured in Steve Harris’ photo exhibit, called “Texas Troubadours; Revisited,” that will be on display at Redbud Gallery from March 7-31.
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Calle Onze is a homey place to be. Earth tones inhabit the upscale Tex-Mex restaurant at 222 W. 11th St. in the Heights, giving it a calming aesthetic that is elevated by certain features. The wall is painted green where the bar seating looks out into the kitchen, where I could hear clanging and the sizzling of meat even from my table at the opposite wall. Vases of plants are placed just about everywhere, from shelving above the kitchen to hanging from the ceiling. Exposed wooden beams add to the earthiness. So do the hanging lights that have globed, see-through brown shades. Other features that completed the feel include leather chairs and dark green drinking glasses. The space invites patrons to stay awhile. The patio also is spacious and looks to be the perfect spot for a get-together with friends. Once I was seated, the first thing I noticed about the menu was the note on the front that began with, “Our Dearest
Photo by Zarah Parker Shown here are the Chicken Fajitas de la Casa from Calle Onze.
Friend.” Essentially, the note expressed that Calle Onze was more than just a pretty establishment, and what really brings it meaning are the people who come in and eat. Every ingredient for every dish, it read, is used with customers in mind. I thought it quaint to see such a note, but it elevated my expectations. And I’m not sure that was a good thing, since the value of the food didn’t stack up for me. Calle Onze is pricey, which didn’t seem all that strange considering its locale and its competitors’ prices. And I don’t mind spending more as long as I feel like it’s worth it
at the end of the meal. In my case, it was not. My dinner companion, my mom, and I shared the Chicken Fajitas de la Casa. The meat was marinated with lime and came with a side of Mexican rice and charro beans, along with a dish of chile, guacamole, queso and sour cream. I switched the charro beans for refried. The flour tortillas are made daily in-house. The rice was soft orange in color and had peas and tiny pieces of carrots mixed in. Usually, Mexican rice doesn’t make me take a pause, but this rice I really enjoyed. The refried beans were made with black beans in-
stead of pinto beans. At least that was my conclusion after noticing how dark they were. The beans were something else I really enjoyed. The flavor consisted of more than just “beans,” but rather a mix of other spices. My mom actually thought they tasted like mashed-up charro beans because of the added layers of flavor. The chicken was hot and tender, but I wished for more because it cost $30 for a halfpound. There wasn’t much flavor-wise and in that respect I was disappointed. My mom really liked it, though, after reminding me how much of a bland eater she is. The flour tortillas were warm and fresh, but seemed almost too thick. I felt the tortilla got in the way of what was stuffed inside of it. Calle Onze Address: 222 W. 11th St. Hours: 3–9 p.m. Monday– Tuesday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Wednesday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–midnight Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday Pricing: $14-$36 Kid-Friendly: No Alcohol: Yes Healthy options: Yes Star of the show: Rice and beans
Annual Heights Crawfish Festival next Saturday From Staff Reports Crawfish lovers in the area can soon get their fix in the Heights. The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Crawfish Festival from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at 411 W. 20th
St. behind the Heights Floral Shop. In addition to mudbugs, event goers also can enjoy corn and potatoes and other menu items along with beer, water and soft drinks. There also will be live music from The Zydeco Dots. For anyone looking to walk off the crawfish intake, there will be ven-
dor booths around the festival selling jewelry, clothing, art and more. There also will be face painting, games, activities and more for the kids. Parking for the festival, which is open to the public, will be available in the Heights Medical Tower Parking Garage for $20. For more information or
to register, reach out to the chamber at 713-865-6735 or events@heightschamber.org. You can also visit the festival’s event page at heightschamber.org/event/crawfishfestival-2020/, where there is a link for advance purchases of Crawfish Bucks that can be used for food and drinks.
School of Art at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Western Art Academy at Schreiner University. There is The Hospital Art Contest, too, for young patients at Houston-area hospitals. Each year, 15 graduating high school students receive four-year, $20,000 scholarships to pursue a degree in a subject of their choice at a Texas college or university. The artwork is divided into seven categories: colored drawing, mixed media, monochromatic, painting, 3D, elementary and junior high. Bottom line, the art is mindboggling good!
Find the Hayloft Gallery the NRG Center. View an online gallery at rodeohouston.com. Choose “Educational Support > School Art Program.” While we’re on the theme of western and Texas, Heights resident and photographer Steve Harris has a solo exhibition titled “Texas Troubadours; Revisited,” presented by Redbud Gallery. The opening is March 7 from 6-9 p.m., and the exhibit runs through March 31 at 303 E. 11th St. Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards. Find him at ArtValet. com.
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The line weaved around the counter and out the door, turned and stopped a few yards down the sidewalk. Not a terrible line, but it took about 45 minutes until it was my turn to order. This is the start of my first, and so far only, experience with waiting to try a brandnew spot on its first few days of opening. A spot that was so hyped, I saw someone talk about it at least once a day on social media a month out from opening. I had zero plans to go. It was the opening of Magical Dessert Bar, 907 Westheimer Rd., home of unicorns, cakes and cotton candy. Not really my Instagram aesthetic. But then my sister-inlaw called and asked me if I wanted to go as a surprise for my niece. This is the kind of company I don’t mind waiting with, so I said sure. And that’s how I found myself patiently waiting to try a rainbow cake that would be pinned on top of a vanilla milkshake. I don’t stress over long waits at restaurants if I’m with the right company. I don’t mind a long line at a popular food truck. I don’t care if I know what I’m waiting for is worth both my time and my money. Which is why I typically skip hype lines that curve around just-opened places. I’d rather wait a month or two and
Photo from Facebook Customers wait in line at Voodoo Doughnut.
then try out a new place. You may have guessed that the magical kingdom hadn’t been worth it, at least for me. I’m not so pessimistic to think nothing new is worth being one of the first to sink my teeth into whatever they’re shelling out. It’s just not my thing, but I wonder why it’s other people’s prerogative. “It’s the excitement,” said Karen Fuller, a Heights resident. “I love trying new places right away because usually everyone who’s there with you is just as excited.” She went on to say it’s not really about being the first, but just having fun while doing something she loves – trying new foods and desserts. Another Heights resident, Claire Handover, said she didn’t get why people get so hyped for a new place. She
likes trying unique concepts, but she’d rather wait for the reviews to come in before going. “When I was in college I’d do that kind of stuff, wait in lines forever,” Handover said. “Usually I’d leave with less money and even lesser satisfaction.” It might be my timing, but during the first two weeks after the opening of Voodoo Doughnut, 3715 Washington Ave., I happened to drive by quite often. Each time I saw almost the same: the parking lot was full, the drive-thru line was over-crowed and the people in line were visibly out the door. I thought, “Good for them, but I’ll wait a few weeks to stop by.” Last Sunday afternoon, I drove to Voodoo Doughnut with the intention of finally testing out its goodies. It’s been about a month since opening so I figured it would be a good time to drop by. Except the parking lot was full and the drive-thru was still crowded. The line wasn’t bad, I could see that it was contained inside of the shop, but still hit the door. I happened by one customer with a box full of treats. I asked her how long she waited and while it was only 20 minutes, it wasn’t the kind of day where I had much time to spare. “Honestly, this is my second time here,” she said. “The first was about a day or two after
they first opened and it was way more insane than this. I waited probably an hour, but it went by super quick. I just spent the time talking with my friends. The doughnuts were great, too. They pretty much make my day.” I’ll make it inside Voodoo eventually.
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Doyle’s Last Supper After a 65-year run in Oak Forest, Doyle’s Restaurant served food for the last time on Friday, Feb. 21. Customers filed in to enjoy pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and the neighborhood restaurant’s famous garlic bread. (Photos by Adam Zuvanich)
Heart Beets a hit at Oak Forest Elementary Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
When Jasmine Chida opened the second location of SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet at Ella Plaza in 2018, she said she loved the sense of community in Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. Now she is doing her part to sustain it. Chida heard about Stephanie Baker, with Ready to Grow Gardens, who was working with students at Oak Forest Elementary to grow varieties of organic, locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. An idea about how some of the harvest could be used took shape. “Oak Forest Elementary students harvested a huge crop of kumquats from the first- and fifth-grade science class and the school had a couple of full kumquat trees full of ripe kumquats,” Chida said. As it was kumquat season at the time, Chida wanted to highlight a fruit that was growing with the current season “and see it came to life in dessert form - as a gelato.” Once it was created, Chida brought her Kumquat Panna Cotta to Lauren Williams’ science classes. “It was such a great experience,” Chida said. “The
Contributed photo The Heart Beet Gelato was made with beets from the Oak Forest Elementary gardens.
fifth-graders asked about the process and the difference between processing kumquat versus an orange fruit in gelato. It was really cool to see their curiosity and perspective.” As Baker and Williams were working on a beet garden with the students, they invited Chida back when the beets were ready to pull. The result? Heart Beet gelato made from candied beets, which are mixed into a semisweet milk chocolate gelato
that was custom-made. “One kid said, ‘Wow, I didn’t know I can eat vegetables with dessert,’” Chida said. “It was special because they got to see the fruits of their labor and what it can become. We are hoping to bridge the gap with what desserts could be, and the possibilities of seeing and tasting seasonal fruits and vegetables, with something cool and fun.” Williams said it’s been eyeopening for the students to see the full circle of the crops they
Hoops future bright at Heights By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com On any level, the last two seasons have been defining moments for the Heights Lady Bulldogs basketball team. They have posted back-to-back seasons of at least 25 wins and became area-round playoff champions for the first time in school history in 2019-20. But they could be even more dangerous in the years to come, boasting a roster loaded with young talent hungry to continue their ascent. This year’s team piled up 26 victories before bowing out of the postseason with a loss to Cypress Creek in the program’s first-ever regional quarterfinal Monday night. Six sophomores – Tatianna Brown, Nevaeh Carrizal, Kamryn Cole, Karla Honorato, Janiaya Johnson and Aaliyah Macias – dotted the 13-player roster this season along with freshman guard Celia Johnson. The most experienced bunch was senior forward Chloe Robinson and a group of five juniors headed up by point guard Gracelynn Alvarez. “(These young players) are going to be a part of building something big,” Heights head coach Kerrick Arrington said Tuesday. Arrington, in his 14th year as the Lady Bulldogs’ head coach, said the ability to sustain success is what defines a program. He touted the leadership of the junior group led by Alvarez and forward Tierra Simon, saying the culture shift began with their class three years ago. The program-building mindset he attempted to instill looks to have taken hold. Several of the Lady Bulldogs have played together since elementary school. “They looked at things like, ‘We can go put our own name out there. We could go out and be the first,’ “ Arrington said.
Photo by Gabriela Alvarez Tierra Simon drives to the basket during a Feb. 24 regional quarterfinal matchup against Cypress Creek.
“They came over and believed from the get-go that we could make something happen. That’s been the biggest positive here. Now that these girls have taken this program on their shoulders, other people want to come play with them. They want to build something special.” Come together As with any season, there can be several defining moments that bind a group, especially one as young as the Lady Bulldogs. Simon pointed out multiple wins against five-time defending district champion Westside on Jan. 17 and Feb. 12 as moments the young squad realized something greater was there for the taking. Heights eventually won the District 186A title by one game over the Lady Wolves. “Winning a district championship, I think, says a lot about our team and how much we’ve grown,” Simon said. “(Westside) has always been our rival, and we hadn’t beaten them since I’d been at this school. It just said a lot about who we are.” For Alvarez and Arrington, another seminal moment in the season came Dec. 28 during the VYPE Holiday Hoops Classic Tournament in Aldine.
Down 13 points headed into the final quarter against eventual District 24-6A champion Clear Springs, Arrington gathered the troops with a final message. “We just looked at each other and said, ‘Keep fighting,’” he said. And they did. In a furious rally, the Lady Bulldogs outscored the Chargers 28-9 in the fourth quarter to come out with a 70-64 victory over a squad that finished the regular season ranked 25th in Class 6A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. It was a springboard for the rest of the season, Arrington said. Heights lost only once more the remainder of the regular season. “After that fourth period, I felt like these girls were in a zone where we knew we could compete with these people and compete with anybody,” Arrington said. “All we had to do was keep fighting and we were never out of it. That game right there showed them that we belonged.” Alvarez echoed the sentiment. “We weren’t supposed to win that game,” she said. “I think it showed the girls and myself that we could actually come back from anything.” The ultimate goal is a state championship. As it stands, the stars look to have aligned in Heights’ favor for future runs as the team has 12 potential returnees on its roster. Should the Lady Bulldogs’ ascent continue, the 2019-20 campaign and their young roster could very well be remembered as the ones that started it all. “We still have a few steps we need to take,” Arrington said. “But with this group here we’re in a position where we can get other girls of that caliber who want to come in and be part of getting over that hump.”
grow getting turned into Italian ice cream. “There’s a lot of science involved in gelato-making,” Williams said. “I learn something new every lesson.” The partnership has been fruitful in more ways than one. SweetCup is donating a portion of the proceeds of Heart Beet gelato sales to the Oak Forest Elementary PTA. Chida said Oak Forest Elementary and Ready to Grow Gardens is their first partnered school, but she said she’s in talks with Baker to expand their efforts and bring the community engagement project to other schools. “SweetCup is passionate about encouraging and empowering our youth to pursue their dreams,” Chida said. “Whether we’re turning veggies from the garden into a special creation, or just stopping by for a school visit, we’re committed to using our small platform to encourage our community to follow their dreams.”
IN MEMORIAM
Daniel Joe Mohel
D
aniel Joe Mohel (87) passed away February 15 after a brief illness and is now walking with his Lord. He was born September 5, 1932 in Taylor, Texas, the son of Dan and Christina Mohel. He graduated from Taylor High School, entered the US Army and was honorably discharged after serving in Japan. He married Mildred David in November 1955 and relocated to Houston where he began a career in the wholesale plumbing supply business. Dan was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Men’s Club and enjoyed playing 31 at the Thursday Club gatherings.
Dan is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred; daughters, Susan (Ted) Samore of Dallas and Paula Weatherford of Magnolia; son, Timothy Mohel of Dallas; grandchildren, Christopher Weatherford (Justine), Kevin Weatherford, Keith Weatherford (Jessica), Craig Weatherford, Lauren Weatherford and Griffith Samore; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Mazden, and Liam.
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