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Human commuting brings unwelcomed foe By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com When thinking of change in the local area, we think infrastructure, development and retail — but the natural world around us is changing right along with it. Strolling around our area, even in the parking lot in front of our local office, we’ve become accustomed to seeing those little green lizards scurrying to and fro as they please, not a care in the world. However, while those little reptiles may still be out there, they’ve been replaced – in bulk — by a fairly new, brown species. So, what to make of this breed that suddenly appears to be all we see in the yards and bushes? Anole expert Yoel Stuart, a Harvard Ph.D. and post-doctoral researcher at UT-Austin, has studied brown and green anoles and their interactions everywhere from Florida (their first documented U.S. sighting) to West Texas. According to Stuart, the critters have long
hitched rides from their native lands in Cuba and the Bahamas to the United States via the agricultural and horticultural trade. “They lay their eggs in that soil, and then they’ll hatch wherever they end up,” he said. “Initially it was just an increase in human commerce — they’re good at piggybacking on human movement, and that’s what’s made them move around so much. They’re just moving with us, and that’s the trigger.” As recently as a few years ago, Stuart said, residents would find them first in the garden department of the local Home Depot, Lowe’s or similar types of stores. From there, he said, the critters have not varied in their migratory patterns, spreading to locations such as San Diego, Taiwan, Hawaii, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and right here in our corner of Houston. “The spread of the brown anole to Texas and other areas is much the same story — they’re hitching rides in people’s cars, trailers and the like,” he said. Contributing to the specific
spread pattern, Stuart says, seems to be brown anoles’ evolutionary history of thriving in hot, tropical type climates, (such as their homeland in Cuba and the Bahamas) with an urban-style environment. As soon as you get into drier and hotter habitats, however, he noted the scurrying critters tend to reach their range limit, leading to a lack of abundance in west Texas. “Places that have relatively moderate temperatures, relatively high humidity, good insect population and lots of vegetation cover are places where [brown anoles] do really well. They’ll be great in urban areas where there’s a lot of landscaping and watering of lawns,” Stuart said. “It’s an open question as to how much they can evolve, but it’s clear that places like Houston and Louisiana – these gulf coast type areas – are very suitable for these guys.” But what has that done for our long-time neighborhood pals? See Lizards P. 3A
Jalen Green is considered one of the top area recruits in the class of 2018, and now one of the Heights’ own local stars appears to be headed west in pursuit of a dream. Last Friday night, Green, a Heights High School cornerback and four-star recruit, gave his verbal commitment to the University of Texas at Austin via his Twitter account. The soon-to-be Heights senior had received offers from schools in conferences such as the SEC, Pac 12, Big 12 and the American Conference, from schools like Texas to Alabama and the defending national champion Clemson Tigers. Green is ranked as the nation’s No. 53 player, No. 9 corner and the No. 5 player in Texas according to 247 Sports Composite. From more than 30 offers in total, Green had previously narrowed down his choices to Texas, Oregon, LSU, Ohio State and Penn State before choosing the 40 Acres. “The coaches bring it,” he told 247Sports. “I like Coach (Tom) Herman and what he is doing with the program.” Now a senior leader and team captain heading into his final season, Green has been on Heights’ varsity team full-time since he was a sophomore and even played a couple varsity games as a freshman according to Head Coach Stephen Dixon -- immediately signaling an immense talent. “Kids don’t come here and play on the varsity in the 9th or 10th grade unless they’ve got something special,” he said. Dixon has overseen Green’s growth from a quiet freshman to a player he said now not only leads by example, but has become a more vocal, accountable leader for his squad both on and off the field. “It makes me feel good that we’ve develSee UT Commit P. 3A
Photo courtesy of Jalen Green (Twitter) Heights cornerback Jalen Green with University of Texas Coach Tom Herman at his visit in March. Green gave a verbal commitment to the 40 Acres this past weekend.
Houston Farmer’s Market redo By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com A longtime Houston staple near our local area is set to undergo a massive facelift while maintaining the atmosphere Houstonians crave. Last week, MLB Capital Partners revealed its long-awaited plans to redevelop the Houston Farmer’s Market along Airline Drive into a food market Mecca on the east side of the Heights. Over the next three years, MLB Capital Partners plans to transform it into a “destination retail experience” offering more diversified products, renovated facilities and community programming along with the
market’s natural charm. “As a visitor of this market for over three decades, this is a project I am very passionate about,” said MLB Capital Managing Partner Todd Mason, noting the group’s interest ebbed and flowed for more than a decade, but finally came to fruition about 18 months ago. “Our goal is to maintain the cultural aspects that are synonymous with this great market, while enhancing the visitor experience and reinvigorating the See Redo P. 3A
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icki Mathews, 81, of Jersey Village, TX, passed away on July 3rd 2017 from a long hard fought battle of pneumonia and lung cancer. She was at home surrounded by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor 12:00 till 3:30 PM, July 29, 2017 at American Legion Post #560 located at 3720 Alba Rd Houston, TX 77018. Vicki was born September 28, 1935 to Alvin and Anne Nelson in Greenleaf, KS. She graduated from Greenleaf High School. Vicki married Isaac “Ike” Mathews on November 18, 1955 in Laredo, TX. After they moved to Orange she worked several jobs, none as satisfying as the years she worked as office manager at Sid Johnson Land Co. She enjoyed competing with the Century 21 team in the Christmas Parade in Orange and building parade floats such as Frosty the Snowman and the little Drummer Boy. Vicki and Ike retired and moved to Las Vegas where she learned how the locals “lived” and loved it. She loved the desert and the mountains. She loved to have family and friends come to visit to take them around and show them the newest casinos and sights. They donated their time to a no kill cat facility often having drives and sales to raise money to help with the day to day operation. When Vicki’s health issues began they moved back to Texas. Vicki kept herself busy doing volunteer work sewing lap pads, wheelchair bags and heart monitor bags for the VA Hospital. She helped organize Neighborhood Night Out for their street and collection of water and snacks for First Responders. Anytime she could help she was willing to do so. Vicki is preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Anne Nelson, three sisters Nadine “Keat” Nelson, Mary J. McGowan and Jeanette “Nettie” Mann. Vicki is survived by her husband of 61 years Ike Mathews, one daughter Kim Mathews Box and husband Lynn, twin sons Tracy Mathews and Stacy Mathews one Grandson Wes Vawter and two great grandsons Aiden Vawter and Morghen Vawter. She is also survived by her brother Chuck Nelson of Missouri and many nieces and nephews, and her cat Little Dink. She will be missed by friends and family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Friends for Life a “no kill animal shelter” located at 107 E 22nd St Houston 77008. If you choose to donate cat or dog food there will be a collection table at the Celebration of Life. This was a cause near and dear to Vicki’s heart. The family would also like to thank her beloved niece Kjiston McGowan Tillman for her love and support, Synergy Home Health Care and Hospice Plus for helping us through this trying time.
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Lizards from P. 1A Pushing out our local green friends? Since as long as many can remember, the little green anole friends have scurried across backyards and lawns every summer. It was a simple pleasure for some local residents who have since noticed the lack of green friends, and emergence of the new species. “I’m over in Shady Acres, and the brown lizards are everywhere. I miss the green anoles,” one wrote on a Reddit post less than three weeks ago. And that person is not alone in wondering what has happened to the green anole population in the local area and around Houston. Brown anoles, Stuart said, are an invasive species by nature, and the current abundance has forced the native green anoles to adapt. In some cases, he said, our
UT Commit from P. 1A green friends have (for now) even been pushed out of the overlapping ecological niche which they long ruled prior to their newer cousins’ entry. “[The two] have similar environments and use similar food requirements, and the brown anole is just a little bit better at hanging out on the ground and the lower parts of trees, and [brown anoles] also reproduce very rapidly,” Stuart said. “It’s certain that these guys have had an effect on the green anoles, just because when you have that many individuals eating that many insects and taking up that much space, the green anole’s going to have to respond.” Though the local green anole population has been knocked down for the time being, Stuart said they’re responding as fast as they can, and should never die out in
Houston, as they have simply gotten smarter in their advances. Because brown anoles devour green anole babies on occasion, Stuart said the grass-colored variety learned to flee to the treetops high above brown anoles when the second species invades the area. Additionally, to facilitate life on the high ground, green anoles have developed toe pads better suited to climbing and gripping branches than the species has ever had before. “In the areas where there’s enough foliage and tree cover and water/food, it can survive. Population sizes will drop, but they won’t reach the point of local extinction,” he said. “I think there’s enough natural areas [in Houston] where the green anole can co-exist instead of going extinct. There will just be fewer of
them and they’ll be higher up in the trees.” In more urban parts (those with less dense foliage), however, Stuart said, it seems possible the brown anole could drive its green cousins to local extinction “[In those areas], there’s just not enough food to support both species. If there’s not dense foliage for them to hide in, they’ll get beaten for food and eaten away, at least in an environment where brown anoles are not hampered by temperature, water/food supply,” he said. The story of seeing fewer green anoles and an increasing abundance of brown anoles, Stuart noted, is one older than many; but our green friends will still be there just out of sight, waiting for an opening — we’ll just have to look a little harder.
Redo from P. 1A Houston Farmers’ Market as a destination for all Houstonians.” Mason and MLB Capital purchased the 17.67-acre property located at 2520 Airline Dr. from The Farmers’ Marketing Association of Houston Inc., who owned and operated the market since its inception in 1942. In addition to improvements to the existing facilities, Mason estimates the facility will add between 50 and 60,000 square feet of retail space in preparation for a bevy of new merchants and culinary concepts, modernizing the market while maintaining the market’s Artwork supplied inherent charm. “We do want to maintain it as a farm- Shown here is the proposed front entrance for MLB Capital Partners’ redevelopment er’s market, a produce market, basically exactly what it is today. We want to keep the variety of options here already, but demonstrations, wine tastings and local Condon of Clark Condon Associates. we also want to upgrade a lot of the entertainment. “This project is an opportunity to build space so we can bring additional offer“We don’t want it to become too much on the growing popularity of experienings like a butcher shop, cheese shop and food and beverage, but we do want to tial destinations and contribute to visimore,” Mason said. “You can’t do that in have it be a place you come and enjoy tors’ quality of life by creating a unique the space today, by code, so we’ll have a meal and spend a few hours out here location, focused on healthy eating and to upgrade for all of those things to hap- with your family,” he said. living.” pen.” In addition to James Beard award-winProject upgrades should commence Mason believes the enhanced facili- ning chef Chris Shepherd and restauran- in spring 2018 according to Mason. ties upgraded with modern infrastruc- teur Kevin Floyd, MLB’s project partners Upon completion around 2021, he said ture, including new climate-controlled include Clark Condon Associates, Studio the property along Airline Drive on the spaces, shaded open-air market areas, RED Architects, Gunda Corporation and east side of the Heights will create its restrooms, and common seating areas Arch-Con Construction, who have as- own buzz and enhance the area’s market will establish an environment ideal for sisted MLB Capital in attempts to create scene in a manner the weekly pop-ups extended hours of enjoyment even in a comfortable haven that becomes more (though a good concept) simply cannot the blazing Texas summer. than just a market. sustain. Other additions to the property will “More and more Houstonians are “This is just a different operation, and include more visible, organized park- seeking indoor and outdoor experiences. it’s the only one I know of in the Housing, traffic circulation, defined sidewalks, If the space is designed with appropriate ton region,” he said. “Once we get the site landscaping and dedicated green cooling, air movement and shade – pa- offerings in there that we want to, you spaces which will serve as a setting for trons will opt to spend time outside, de- won’t be able to find anything like it in UC100_ad_halfpage_Heights_Leader.qxp_Layout 4/20/17 1:51 PMclimate,” Page 1 added Sheila community programming such as chef 1spite the Houston the area.”
oped a player that can be on the level he’s at, not only as a player but as a young man — it makes we want to continue to grow and grind and help all these other boys become just like him.” Grind never stops As recently as Tuesday, many students (and some athletes) could likely be found enjoying those extra hours of sleep or the activity they’re not afforded the time to do while school is in session. But Green? He was already up at the school, pounding out reps in the weight room and relentlessly working to improve on the field. “It shows me a lot. You’ve got a four or five-star kid that probably has people pulling him in different directions trying to get him to work out with other four and five-star guys,” Dixon said. “It makes me proud he understands that being out here with his teammates and brothers, who he’s going to give blood, sweat and tears with on the field is most important.” Such a work ethic, that burning desire to always improve (while doing the same for his teammates), Dixon said, is ingrained in Green and has long been evident despite his superstar status on a local (and now national) stage. “He’s one of the most unselfish people you could ever meet, and cares more about teammates than he does himself. He’s one of those kids who wants to see his teammates succeed more so than himself,” he said. “He understands the concept of all of that, and wants to make sure he’s out there with his family more so than working out on his own. Ultimately, he’s the type of guy you want in your program.”
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Those were the days we still miss O
nce a year, our newspaper publishes a section called “Those Were the Days.” It’s our angry way of holding on to the past. OK, not really, but that gives me an idea. We do this section for two reasons: The people who grew up in the area like reminiscing. Second, we think the new people in our neighborhoods might like to read a few stories about people, places and things they otherwise wouldn’t know unless they asked. There’s something else a so-called writer such as myself likes about editions that focus on the past. It gives me the chance to do the same thing. And ever since my wife and I brought home our second child, I’ve found myself acting a lot older, uttering useless phrases about how things were so much better when I was a kid. For instance, I have a sister, Liz, who has three sons of her own. Each time we visit, Liz stuffs her car trunk full of junk that her sons once used and mine might find useful. A few weeks ago, during one of these visits, she handed me a bike helmet in the shape of a gremlin. I asked if it was part of a Halloween costume, and she told me all kids are supposed to wear bike helmets. The don’t-crush-your-skull
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argument obviously makes a lot of sense, but as I child, my bike was more than just a recreational vehicle used to follow mom and dad around the neighborhood. We jumped dirt mounds, raced down asphalt hills. We purposefully crashed into each other, just to see if we could survive. And we went far beyond the borders of our safe spaces on those bikes, traveling across town to raid the only candy store within five miles. I have no known brain injuries and I sure didn’t wear a gremlin on my head. Those were the days. My oldest son has an affinity for toys, which I suppose is akin to saying humans have an affinity for oxygen. But Hank becomes mildly apoplectic when he sets his sights on a new toy, and let’s face it parents, we only have so much will power against a raging 4-year-old. Every once in a while, we give in, and you want to know what
bothers me most about kids’ toys today? They all make noises. We just adopted Buzz Lightyear (look it up), and the Tim Allen spokesman has about 313 different sentences he utters, often unprompted and un-pushed. I had toys when I was a child – plenty of them. Not a single one of those plastic creatures made a peep. Back then we created voices for our toys. We buried them in the dirt and pretended to gasp for air. We threw them in the water and spit out bubble noises. We rammed them into walls and, well, I suppose the sound of a hole in the sheetrock made the most noise. Those were the days. There are other things about the old days that have been ruined by the new. The only back-lit video game I ever played as a child was called a Lite-Brite. We learned to take our time punching holes in the screen back then, and our swipe to the left was to grab another sheet of black paper. The only car seat I had as a child was the one I wrestled away from my brother and sister. We made a trip to Florida one summer, and I baked the entire way because I rode on the rear console in the blistering sun. My parents didn’t fuss at me about finding a seatbelt. They fussed
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Kleagle Donald Trump. His health plan, aka Trumpcare, doesn’t mess with those who don’t have health insurance, and I’m proud to say that Texas is Number 1 in that category. Under Trump’s, plan, if you like your disease, you can keep your disease. If you don’t have a doctor, you probably don’t need a doctor. If you like Obamacare, you can’t keep Obamacare. As for the President’s alternative facts, don’t you want a President who sees things differently? That’s leadership! It has been pointed out that photos show Trump had a smaller inauguration crowd than Obama’s, but they didn’t count the invisible majority. As for voter fraud, it is true: Three to four million people illegally cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton. They are called “Democrats.” The tale that the Time magazine covers showing Trump as “Man of the Century” are fake has been confirmed by Time. But do you expect those snowflakes to keep track of every weekly cover they publish? I say in reply: what about Monica Lewinski? Finally, King Donald has been called arrogant, a narcissist and possibly unhinged. Hey, what do psychiatrists know? Besides, those findings have been clearly knocked down by Fox News with its three-hour special: “Donald Trump – A great president or our greatest president?” Also, I hope you saw the Sean Hannity show: “President Trump – Our 51st State.” Moving on, there have been rumors that Deep State is attempting to undermine the present administration. For those of you who don’t, or can’t, read more than the label on a Bud can, Deep State is made up of holdovers from the Obama administration still in office, plus commie-lib college professors and, of course, the media, who are secretly trying to sabotage all the new rules, regulations and Tweaks put out daily from the White House. My shrink says I am pretty well cured of paranoia, but those anti-Trump traitors are in place, with their secret handshakes and greetings like “Hello” and “Hi.” I personally have not seen any black helicopters hovering over Lafayette Circle, but at night, from my backyard, I hear the voice of Rachel Maddow chanting, “Russiagate. Russiagate.” This brings us to the scurrilous rumors that President Vladimir Putin secretly tilted the 2016 Presidential elections to Trump by spreading false stories about Hillary, the DNC and global warming. Those
I remember when most of the famous athletes just played sports. I remember when actors just made movies. I remember when our preachers and teachers tied for being the second-most important people in our lives. I remember a lot about those days. I remember when pets lived outside and neighbors didn’t rush to social media when Tabby crept into their back yards. I remember when every self-respecting kid toted a Daisy BB gun. It’s probably why we had fewer squirrels. I remember a time when we didn’t care about politicians or Washington, D.C., or even the state capital. For about two months every four years we’d get all hot and bothered about a candidate or two, but no matter who we elected, we went on about our lives and the people in D.C. actually tried to make those lives better. And I remember when the only government that mattered was the fiercely loyal clan that was our neighborhood. We looked out for each other, held our friends accountable and never worried about strangers infringing on our safety. Maybe we were too dumb to know any better. Maybe not. Those were the days. Email jonathan@theleadernews.com
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Another Litter Letter To my constituents: From time to time, like every week, as your U.S. Representative, I like to bring you up to speed on all the great things I am doing for you. True, some of my political enemies, actually some of my friends, say that sending out such a letter to 600,000 citizens telling how great I am is a waste of taxpayers’ money. I say in reply: what about Benghazi? Let me begin by pointing out that, despite what the fake press is saying, thus far I am not under indictment. To quote a report from the House Ethics Committee: “His dealings are beyond comprehension.” Considering how little House members can comprehend, this is a low bar, but I’ll take it. The photos of me accepting a briefcase allegedly full of cash from the Compost Cable Co., which is having FCC problems, are obviously fakes, not to mention the bag of unmarked bills from the Friends of Smog. I blame the press. Who are you going to believe? Likewise, the hacked emails to the Russian embassy couldn’t be from me since I don’t speak Russian. This session I introduced a bill to legalize personal ownership of howitzers, but only for home defense. It’s known as the Howie Bill in honor of Bill Howie who made a brave political statement by attempting to fire off a round from his front yard. Doctors say he should be walking within months. The bill is bottled up in the Sub-Committee for Absolutely Stupid Ideas. My effort to make sure any law passed by the Texas Legislature is approved by Congress is being filibustered by some members of the Gang for Total Control because “it doesn’t go far enough.” There is a movement by dogooders to redraw my Congressional district. They call it “gerrymandering.” I call it “the perfect Rorschach test.” The district lines simply put those voters with similar political philosophies – like mine -- in one group, even if some live in Beaumont while others live in Seguin and Amarillo. Hey, you think I like those 700-mile campaign trips? There have been questions about my lack of town meetings. Again, false. Perhaps you missed my open town meeting to answer all your stupid questions at the Lions Club basement in Waco at 3 a.m. True, it was not very well attended, but I did my part. Actually, I did try to hold another town meeting at the Aaron Burr Elementary School, but it was called off after the SWAT squad couldn’t guarantee my safety. Those of you who tried to storm my home office demanding a face-to-face meeting with me were understandably irritated over the use of pepper spray and fire hoses. Of course, I have received many phone calls, letters and emails asking about my stand on the administration of President and Grand
because I spilled peanut M&Ms all over the place and half of them melted into the speakers. But at least they let me eat peanuts. I learned to steer a car when I was eight because I sat in my dad’s lap for a 30-minute drive to a fishing pond. We weren’t on backroads, either. We’re talking four-lane, copson-the-shoulder types of highways. Those were the days. As my generation grew older, we were less interested in toys and more interested in music. We didn’t have songs on command – we had them at the pleasure of that jerk DJ down at the radio station who never answered our calls. As it turns out, most of those songs were on a loop that he didn’t control, but remember how excited we used to get when our favorite song blared through our jam boxes? We kept our fingers on the Play-Record buttons to fill our blank tapes. We saved weeks of allowance to buy the latest record or cassette. We always liked the first, third and seventh songs of the albums and fast forwarded through the rest of them. These days, you buy a song with a click and you store all your music in a cloud. The only clouds we cared about when I was a kid were the dark ones that threatened our little league games.
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Sounds like sour grapes to me
reports have been absolutely denied by Breitbart News, and if you can’t trust an objective, down the middle, purveyor of the truth, who can you trust? I, personally, called the West Wing to ask if there was any Russian interference or influence in the White House, and was told flatly, “Nyet.” So, my dear constituents, I hope this answers all your questions. If you wish to pester me with your looney opinions, call or email me. My staff will be happy to handle your views. I wish I could personally answer you but I shall be on a fact-finding trip to Cancun, Monaco and Bali. I would be back after Labor Day but that is only a short time to the Thanksgiving recess and Christmas is just around the corner, so my work schedule is still undetermined. Ashby votes at ashby2@ comcast.net
Dear Editor: In response to Ms. Wiggins unhappy letter about Kiki Neumann having the audacity to sell her nearby property to Friendswood Development, instead of Joe Blow’s Used Warehouses, sounds like she’s upset they didn’t approach her first. On a block with eight plots, three of which support large and older commercial endeavors, one would think the neighbors might be a tad relieved to have new residential construction happening instead of a less desirable outcome, perhaps a mobile home park, mini-storage units, a halfway house... It certainly bodes well for their own properties, each happily set on very large lots as well. The smallest I found on HCAD is a little over a half acre. Ms. Wiggins home is set on a full acre. Try living in the Woodland Heights area as I do -- three-story, 4,500 sq. ft., zero lot line, mega mansions being built on 5,000 sq. ft. lots. Now, THAT’s what I call high density housing. Barbara Tungate
Keep holding those library books a few extra weeks
Dear Editor: They could make their six month traffic ticket quota in one week if they patrol the Heights: Yale, Studemont, and 20th. The posted limit is 30 mph. The average speeds driven are 40-50 all day everyday. A. Bedelia
Dear Editor: Thank you for this! Looking forward to the series. I’m sure I contributed a good portion of the revenue from library fines! Jen Hilliard
More vacation for Teachers?
Dear Editor: I’ll support more vacation time for Teachers. If they agree to a reduction in salary of 15 - 20%. Same for administrators! Bill Green
Reader impressed by Leader Media Campers
Dear Editor: Wow! The Vignettes by the Media Campers were really thoughtful and worth reading. Some of the thoughts were profound. “The Blue Light of the phone like sun light to our brain to keep it working.” I take that MIT teacher to read the editorials of the students and the cartoons. The young are the future and we are in good hands when this group comes of age. I just hope they don’t lose their honesty and idealism as they age. Many of us have not and it’s a good feeling. P.S. There is a book about the electronic media by a female professor from MIT that you might pass on for this group to read. I’ll get the title for you. Jimmy D. Schmidt M.D.
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The calendar. MONTHLY HAPPY HOUR Heights Young Professionals Meet, network, socialize and make direct connections with area professionals. This month’s event will be hosted by Budweiser Brewery, 775 Gellhorn, from 5-7 p.m. July 27. The cost is $20 for non-members at the door. Register online. Drink complimentary beer at the facility, catering will be provided by Hartz Krispy Chicken--Pinemont. Information: info@heightschamber.com, heightschamber.org, 713-861-6735. FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, July 28 (fourth Friday of each month) from 6 p.m. until sold out. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/ AmLegionPost560/, txlegion560. org, www.txlegion560.org. COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host The Fab 5 - Beatles Tribute, from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. July 28. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Enjoy
complimentary dance instruction before all Saturday night dances, starting at 7:30 p.m. and during intermission. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Information: 713-8695767, lodge88.org. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Hermann Greater Heights When you lose someone you love, you are left to pick up the pieces and try your best to go on. Having a strong support system can help you on your grief journey and be an important part of building a strong support system. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 1-Sept. 26. The group meets in the South Tower Classrooms at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, located at 1635 North Loop West. Information: 713222-2273 (CARE). WALK WITH A DOC The Torres Center Dr. Ana Torres invites the community to this monthly walk in the park. Enjoy some fun in the sun and a 15-minute pre-walk health talk. Walk at your own pace. Water and light snack provided. The walk will be from 8-9 a.m. Aug. 5, at Love Park, 1000
W. 12th St. Information: 713-8639200, thetorrescenter.com. BACK TO SCHOOL ACNE CLINIC B. Chandler Solutions Just in time for back to school is Houston’s first ever free acne clinic to be held in four sessions - 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Aug. 5, 12 and 19. The event will be at the Marriott Courtyard, 2504 North Loop 610 West, 77092. Topics covered are the Mayo Clinic report on the four causes of acne, acne medicine, treatments and cleansing, and acne solutions. The new book release “The Myths of Acne Treatments” will be featured along with demonstrations and samples. Call 281-787-3876, 855-XIT-LITE (948-5483), or email Barry@xitlite.com for reservations. AUGUST WINE EVENT Rainbow Lodge This month’s Sip and Stroll Wine Tasting event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Chef Mark Schmidt pairs a few of his favorite late summer casual tastes. The cost is $35 per person through Aug. 8, and $40 on event day. Rainbow Lodge is located at 2011 Ella Blvd. Information: 713-8618666, www.rainbow-lodge.com.
AMPUTEE SUPPORT CIRCLE Memorial Hermann Greater Heights The Amputee Support Circle meets the second Friday of every month from 1–2:30 p.m., with the next meeting Aug. 11. The meeting provides educational speakers, resources for amputee needs, and a conducive environment for amputees to meet others and share their experiences. Information: 832-304-3574 or 713-854-2504. ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING OPEN HOUSE Lone Star College Victory Center The Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Lone Star College Victory Center, 4141 Victory Dr. Come meet the instructors and speakers, visit with fellow members, get catalogs and parking permits, and register for membership and classes. The Academy for Lifelong Learning provides free classes and social opportunities for senior adults (50+). Membership is just $20/year for this campus. Information: http://lonestar.edu, pamela.J.Gardner@Lonestar.edu, 281-810-5680.
THE MAN IN THE LOCKET Theatre Suburbia “The Man in the Locket,” written by Kris Thompson is the winner of the Theatre Suburbia Meller Drammer Script Submission Contest. This meller drammer contains all the necessary elements for summertime fun, a chaste young heroine in danger of falling for the villain’s dastardly deeds, only to be saved by the dashing young hero. The Man in the Locket runs through Aug.26 with shows at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings and 3 p.m. on Sundays at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Information: 713-682-3525, www.theatresuburbia.org. 40TH CLASS REUNION Scarborough High School class of 1977 The G. C. Scarborough class of 1977 will have their 40th reunion at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at The Spot
Kidz Health Fair at Greater First Baptist Greater First Baptist Church, 4441 Haygood St. 77022, will hold a Kidz Health Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 29. Call 713-695-7061 for information.
Fifth Sunday Singing at Oak Forest Baptist Come by to Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W. 43rd St., for the Fifth Sunday Singing at 4:15 p.m. July 30. There will be congregation singing, instrumental music and some special music by the church soloists. Bring a friend to the watermelon social at 5:15 p.m. following the singing. For information, call 713682-4942. Vacation Bible School at Arise Baptist Arise Baptist Church, 803 Curtin St., will hold Vacation Bible School. VBS Operation Arctic (ages 3-12) and “In Teens” Teen Rally (7th-12th Grade) will be from 6-9 p.m. July 30-Aug. 4. Call 713-659-9697 or visit www.arisebaptistchurch.org for information. Heights Presbyterian to participate in White Linen Night Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 240 W. 18th St., will be participating
at White Linen Night from 610 p.m. Aug. 5. Come by and grab a bottle of water and check out our newly remodeled sanctuary. There will also be a jeweler and food vendor. Call 713-861-1907 or visit www.heightspc.org for information.
Montgomery Rd., will hold their annual 2017 Fall Bazaar Oct. 14-15. Be a part of the festivities. Vendor booths available. Call Craig Adams at 713-818-2048 or Charles Cade at 713-851-1658. For information visit www. stmonicahouston.com.
Community health fair at Providence MB Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 403 E. 43rd St., will hold a free community health fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 5. Featured are hearing aids, HIV testing, Diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol screening, breast cancer, medical/life insurance and more. The Family Violence Center, Harris County Health, United Way, Houston Public Library, Houston Fire Department, Texas Workforce Solution, and Texas Star Program will be there. Call 713-208-4090 for information.
Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship. Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study. Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.
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in Grove, Texas, died July 17. Dube graduated from Texas A&M and graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He received his pharmacy degree in 1948 from the University of Texas. He entered medical school at the University of Texas Medical
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Janet Kennedy, died July 23. Joyce Jean (Zimmerman) Kurtz, 83, born April 7, 1934 in
Lavaca County, Texas, died July 23. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Brown, siblings W.W. Zimmerman, Frank Zimmerman and Patricia Dawson, and two grandchildren.
Lillie Faye Kanavel Mullins, 99, born Aug. 16, 1917, died July 19.
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DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Classes are held every other Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, 1635 North Loop West, in the South Tower on the second floor. Information: 713-867-4515.
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FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET Eleanora’s Market Eleanora’s Market, 2120 Ella Blvd., will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday. There will be local growers, makers, designers, artisans and food producers. Information: eleanorasmarket. com.
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From the Pews. Sermon series ‘Absurd Grace’ at St. Stephen’s The summer sermon series, “Absurd Grace”, continues Sundays through Aug. 20. All are welcome to attend worship at 8:30 a.m. (contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional). A Fine Arts Camp offering an exploration of the arts through the centuries with visual arts, music, dance and drama for students in grades K-6 will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10. Tuition is $100 for the first child, $75 for the second, with a $250 family cap. The cost includes dinner for students and their families. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page.
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he second of the works of the flesh mentioned by Paul in his epistle to the Galatians is impurity, which is a translation of the Greek word “akatharsia.” The word “akatharsia” originally referred to something being literally dirty or unclean. However, in the Greek Old Testament it referred to ritual uncleanness, which prevented a person, such as a menstruating woman, from approaching the temple or engaging in religious rituals. Jesus and his disciples were accused of “akatharsia” by the Pharisees when they ate without washing their hands. (Mark 7.1-6) Jesus responded to the Pharisees by telling them that they were hypocrites, following the letter of the law, but failing to realize that it is not what goes into one’s mouth that makes them impure, but rather what comes out of their mouth, since our words have their source in our hearts. Impurity, then, is more properly considered not the literal uncleanness of our bodies, but the metaphorical impurity of our hearts and minds. Impurity, therefore, is a work of the flesh which taints the whole person. Our hearts, minds and personalities become defiled by impure thoughts and deeds. We should each prayerfully consider whether our hearts and minds are pure, and strive to rid ourselves of impure thoughts. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man. R.S.V. Mark 7:21-23
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Clearing the Air On Pet Flatulence
Dear Tabby, Our dog gets really bad gas. Her gas is so bad at times, that I swear it’s going to peel the wallpaper off our walls! What could be the cause and is there anything we can do to help? Slowly Suffocating in Shepherd Park Plaza
Dear Slowly Suffocating, What you’re experiencing is a natural part of pet ownership, unfortunately. The good news is that there is likely an easy explanation and a quick fix for your pup’s fume-y situation; however, in some cases, stinky gas can be a sign of a bigger problem. Our friends at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine offer the following advice: Certain diseases, such as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and inflammatory bowel disease, can cause excessive gas in pets. Because the amount of gas that a
dog or cat produces can be quite variable, consult your veterinarian if you notice an increase in the frequency or any signs that your pet may be bloated and uncomfortable. In addition to diseases, excessive gas can be caused by the food in your pet’s diet as well as your pet’s eating habits. Dr. Yuri Lawrence, a Ph.D. student in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained some common causes. “Swallowed air from eating or drinking water too fast of-
ten makes the largest contribution to gas in the gastrointestinal tract,� Lawrence said. “Diet also could play a role— consuming soybeans, beans, peas, and other legumes also can lead to excessive gas.� In these cases, changing your pet’s diet could help. Lawrence said general ways to reduce gas include feeding a highly digestible diet, removing consumables that include legumes and lactose, and reducing swallowed air by feeding your pet small, frequent meals. However, be sure to consult your veterinarian before making any changes in your pet’s normal
routine. If everything checks out at the vet, your next step might be to consider adding a probiotic to your pet’s food. Probiotics and digestive enzymes, found at your local pet supply store or veterinarian’s office, are also beneficial microscopic bacteria. These enzymes help your dog’s system digest food better and help put the skids on gassy buildup. Also making sure that your pooch isn’t getting into food that she’s not supposed to have (i.e. cat food) can help. Here’s to hoping that the air clears in your home soon!
How you can help: Have you ever considered fostering a pet for a shelter? If so, CAP (Citizens for Animal Protection) is holding a foster orientation class on Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Potential foster parents must be 18 years of age or older and have landlord approval prior to attending the orientation. To learn more and register for orientation, go to: www.cap4pets.org Do you have a question for Tabby? If so, email her at dear tabbyquestions@gmail.com
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Mytiburger celebrates 50 years of service, tradition I
n this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, you, the readers, were unanimous on who has the best burger in the ‘hood: Mytiburger. And according to our official award vault files, this is the fourth year Mytiburger has taken the top spot - they must be doing something right. A Texas-old fashioned-style hamburger joint, Mytiburger has been operating on 43rd Street for 50 years this year. In his fifth year of bringing one of the best burgers to the neighborhood, owner Shawn Salyers remembers Those Were The Days when Mytiburger ran a car hop in the now parking lot. Salyers said Mytiburger had a big awning for car hop service, but it was taken out by hurricane Alicia in 1983. The tropical storm struck Houston and Galvestion, causing $1.7 billion in damage and killed 21 people, plus a Mytiburger awning. The 43rd Street Mytiburger has seen three owners in its time - Salyers being the current, adding that he has no intent “of going anywhere.� Graduating from University of Texas in 2005, Salyers moved to the Washington Avenue area shortly after. The next year he moved to Tim-
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bergrove, and then to the Oak Forest area shortly after. Oak Forest history, and Houston history, are painted on the walls at Mytiburger. You can find old photographs of the Astrodome, Houston sports memories - like Nolan Ryan and Salyers’ beloved Astros - and vintage shots of the neighborhood before big
development. “We have had tourists come in from all over the world and ask about Patrick Schwayze,� Salyers said. “If neighbors have old photographs they want to put up on the walls, we’d love that - especially if it’s Oak Forest.� The old fashioned style hamburger is what’s getting
attention and awards, Salyers said. You can keep it simple, or go Myti. “You can put anything you want on it,� he said. “You can put grilled onions on it, mushrooms, any kind of cheese. You can make it as big as you want - put two or three patties - or maybe even put an egg on it. There’s so many varieties, you get to decide what you want on it.� Looking back on Those Were The Days and neighborhood history are something important to Salyers and his Myti brand. Bringing light to nostalgia and focusing on customer satisfaction are two goals Salyers looks to continue. While also looking forward to the future, Salyers is excited about their online orders that you can do from your phone or computer, and their new offering of the Waitr application - you can now get Mytiburger delivered right to your door.
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