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District 148 seat back up for grabs By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com It’s been nearly one month since Anna Eastman was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, but she hasn’t been able to conduct much business in that role. The Heights Democrat has been too busy trying to keep her seat. Eastman bested 14 other candidates in the special election for the District 148 seat

vacated in September by Jessica Farrar, earning her place at the Texas Capitol by beating Republican Lui La Rotta in a runoff that ended Jan. 28. Exactly three weeks later, on Tuesday, the seat was up for grabs again as early voting began for the March 3 primary. Tuesday also was the first time Eastman traveled to Austin since being elected by the voters of Northwest Houston. See District 148 P. 8A

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INSIDE. Photo by Anthony Rathbun A cyclist pops a wheelie during a Downtown Houston parade. The city’s inaugural Art Bike Parade, modeled after the Art Car Parade, is scheduled for May 9 on Allen Parkway and Sam Houston Park.

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Houston continues to bet big on bikes. Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis pledged Monday to donate $7.4 million to help complete Bayou Greenways 2020, a transformative public-private project that aims to create 3,000 acres of greenspace along Houston’s watersheds along with 150 miles of connected trails for hiking and cycling. In conjunction with the final stages of the initiative, the Houston Parks Board announced two inaugural events planned for the spring that will showcase some of the recreational space and cater to the city’s expanding bike culture. The Sights & Sounds Festival will be held April 4 along a 2-mile stretch of White Oak Bayou from Stude Park in the Heights to the University of Houston-Downtown. Then the Art Bike Parade, in the same vein as the popular Art Car Parade, will take place May 9 from Allen Parkway to Sam Houston See Bike P. 8A

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For Booker T. Washington High School Principal Carlos Phillips, it started out as another Monday at the school he’s led for five years. Phillips was gearing up for a school safety assembly scheduled for the afternoon, and even after he saw Grenita Lathan in the auditorium, he thought she would be a speaker at the gathering. And she was, but what Houston ISD’s interim superintendent had to say was a welcome surprise to Phillips. He was recognized as HISD’s 2020 Secondary Principal of the Year in front of an enthusiastic crowd of students and staff. And that wasn’t all. Representatives from Texas grocery chain H-EB also were on hand to tell Phillips he is a finalist in its annual Excellence in Education Awards competition. The finalist award netted Phillips $1,000 with another $2,500 going to Washington. Phillips, the only HISD principal to be a finalist, will compete against peers from across the state for H-E-B’s top principal award, which will be announced in May. If he wins, he will receive $10,000 with another $25,000 for the school. H-E-B spokesperson Jill Reynolds said Phillips was chosen as a finalist from an application he submitted. “We look for principals who go above and beyond,” Reynolds said. Once he got over the shock of his dual recognitions, Phillips thanked both See Principal P. 8A

Photo by Adam Zuvanich Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis speaks during a Monday news conference about the status of the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative in Houston.

Photo by Betsy Denson Booker T. Washington High School principal Carlos Phillips celebrates with the school’s cheerleaders on Monday.

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In the expansive scheme of the universe, three guys wanted to zoom in on one part of Houston and share good beer and good food with the community. Local Group Brewing, 1504 Chapman St., was founded by Heights residents Todd Donewear and Michael Steeves along with James “Huggy Bear” Wolfe with the idea of being a fine-tuned local outpost of beer and food. It opens Feb. 28.

“Everything is made in-house or locally sourced,” Steeves said. “Being hyperlocal, that’s kind of what we want to be.” Being residents of the Heights, Donewear and Steeves are familiar with locals supporting local businesses and see that same vibe pouring into Hardy Yards, which is where the brewpub is located. While beer is a focal point for Local Group, it also will feature a full food menu. Steeves described it as a brewery that has its own restaurant or a restaurant that brews its own beer.

“We always wanted it to be a cool place for people to come,” Steeves said, “so we wanted to have a focus on food.” The 2,700 square-foot brewhouse and cellar space is under the control of Wolfe, the co-founder and head brewer. He’s been brewing professionally for eight years and has worked for Southern Star Brewing Co. in Conroe and No Label Brewing Co. in Katy. During its soft-opening phase, Local Group will open with an abSee Local P. 6A

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the property owner, according to HFD, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. The fire was ruled accidental by HFD arson investigators and caused an estimated $6,000 in damages.

Man found shot to death in street From Staff Reports Houston police are investigating a recent shooting death in Independence Heights. HPD said in a news release that its officers responded to a shooting call in the 200 E. 44th St. at about 10 p.m. Feb. 14 to find a male lying in the street.

He had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to HPD. Police say a dark blue, 1990s model Toyota four-door sedan, which had two black males inside, was seen pulling up next to the victim. The passenger then fired several

Area salon set fire From Staff Reports A local hair salon was set fire early Tuesday, according to a news release from the Houston Fire Department. HFD said firefighters arrived at a hair salon on North Loop West at about 12:25 a.m.

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s Rodney Ellis said during a November meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court, elections have consequences. So do the decisions made by Ellis, the commissioner for Precinct 1, and his four colleagues on the court. And a course of action they’re considering would have unwanted consequences for a large group of homeowners near the site of the former Pinemont Park & Ride location just east of U.S. 290. When METRO was in the process of selling the spacious property to the Houston Housing Authority in 2015, those homeowners spoke up and successfully lobbied Harris County to buy it instead. Residents in nearby neighborhoods such as Pinemont Park, Forest West and Forest Pines did not want to live next to another apartment complex – there already are three in the vicinity – because they were worried about the negative effects it would have on their property values. The county commissioners at the time decided to instead earmark the property, at the intersection of Pinemont Drive and Federal Plaza, for a new office building that would house county employees. Precinct 4 commissioner Jack Cagle, who has served on the commissioners

The commissioners court – consisting of Democrats Ellis, Garcia and Hidalgo along with RepubliAdam cans Cagle and Steve Radack, who the initiative to buy Zuvanich spearheaded the property in 2015 – is still conEditor sidering what to do with it. “It’s up for discussion,” Cagle said of the office building plan. “It’s not been killed, but it’s not done.” Ellis echoed that sentiment on Monday, saying, “I don’t know court since 2011, said the location where we’ll go now.” But he also is ideal for that purpose because said he is “hellbent on doing more it’s centrally located and already to help with affordable houshas ample parking, which he said is ing,” including potentially using often the most costly part of buildthe Pinemont property for that ing construction. purpose. But again, elections have con“I know we have a serious flaw sequences. And three of the five in our character of government if members of the commissioners we don’t do something to let more court – Ellis, Precinct 2 commispeople have access to affordable sioner Adrian Garcia and Harris housing,” he said. “People cannot County Judge Lina Hidalgo – were keep moving out to the hinterland elected to serve after that plan was where they have no access to put into place. transportation. It simply reinforces Cagle said that plan is now on generational poverty.” hold, even after the county spent The uncertainty surrounding the more than $700,000 on architecproperty, along with the renewed tural and design work for an office possibility that it could be used for building. The commissioners court affordable housing, has the nearby voted in the fall to deny funding to homeowners worried. David Ojemove the project forward, and Gar- man, the president of the Forest cia suggested at the Nov. 12 meetWest Community Improvement ing that the county should consider Association, attended last week’s selling the property and/or using it commissioners court meeting and for affordable housing. voiced his concerns.

Go Rockets, by any name THE DEN – “Here’s the dribble. Harden drops back and sinks a three-pointer from Sugar Land,” says the announcer. As you can guess, I am watching the Houston Rockets on TV. Here’s the interesting part: They are playing NOLA. That’s what it says right across the opposing team’s jerseys. Who or what is NOLA? Sounds like a federal agency, like NOAA or OSHA. They could be the team from the National Association for Outlaw and Lawman History, or the Network of Literary Archives. Houston being an oil city, maybe this is an international game against opponents from the Nippon Oil Lubricants (America). I’ve got it. North of Latin America. That’s us. We’re north of Latin America and south of Canada. But the TV schedule says the Rockets are playing New Orleans, the Pelican State (even has a pelican on its state flag). This presents a problem: Their jerseys don’t read “New Orleans” or “Pelicans,” which they are now called before the franchise was named the New Orleans Hornets in the 2002– 03 season when the franchise was relocated from Charlotte, North Carolina. Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the team temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City, where they were known as the New Orleans/ Oklahoma City Hornets, which must have been hard to get on a jersey. The team returned to New Orleans for the 2007–08 season and became the Pelicans. All of this moving around led to one of the strangest sports team names in America. The original New Orleans franchise moved to Salt Lake City and kept the name – get ready -- Jazz. Salt Lake City is undoubtedly the least jazziest city in America, outdoing in inappropriate names the Los Angeles Lakers. OK, now I understand. NOLA is the rather new short version for New Orleans, LouisiAna. NOLA? Get it? That’s a good short-order title, sort of like Frisco, Santone and Waxa-Hatch (I made up that one). At this point, you are wondering: Who cares? Well, it’s about cities’ nicknames – your city -- and what it tells others about branding, marketing, and advertising itself. Some cities have most appropriate nicknames, like Rome, “The Eternal City;” Paris, “City of Light;” Wuhan, China, “Don’t Breathe.” Here in America we have Los Angeles, “La-La Land” also “The City of Angels,” Boston, “Beantown;” Denver, “Mile High City;” Las Vegas, “Sin City” with its naughty slogan, “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas.” Everyone knows what “The Windy City” is. Even New Orleans has a moniker: “The Big Easy.” One of the most popular nicknames is NYC’s “The Big Apple.” That term was coined by a racing journalist, John J. Fitz Gerald, in the New York Morning Telegraph. Fitz Gerald had heard the name be-

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ing used by stable hands to refer to New York City. It caught on and by 1930, out-of-town jazz artists used the term to refer to making it to the big time, to the Big Apple. The moniker fell into disuse until the 1970s, when NYC was crimeridden and almost broke. The name was revived as part of a campaign in hope of boosting the tourist economy. This time, the nickname stuck. Some cities have more than a title but also a slogan. Walla Walla, Washington: “The city so nice they named it twice.” Gas, Kansas: “Don’t pass Gas, stop and enjoy it.” Weed, California: “Weed like to welcome you.” Hooker, Oklahoma: “It’s a location, not a vocation.” Texas cities have some excellent nicknames and slogans. Fort Worth likes to promote its western heritage, calling itself “Cowtown.” San Antonio (or Santone) is the “Alamo City.” We have: “Waco: The Buckle of the Bible Belt.” Dallas has long been known as “Big D.” Indeed, there is a song from the Broadway musical, “Most Happy Fella,” that goes: “You’re from Big D, I Can Tell,” (with the line: “say ‘Neiman Marcus’”). Mark Chesnutt has a song about getting a divorce, “Goin’ Through the Big D and I don’t mean Dallas.” There are lots of Texas towns that claim to be “The Spinach/Turkey/Wine Root Stock Capital of the World.” We have “The People’s Republic of Austin.” “Happy – The Town Without a Frown,” and I like: “Eagle Pass -- Where YeeHa Meets Ole.” Then there are some that puzzle: “Amarillo -The Big Brown Flat City,” and “Bomb City” due to the proximity of the Pantex plant that is the nation’s primary facility to assemble and disassemble nuclear weapons, and “Huntsville: Execution Capital of the World.” That rivals: “Killeen – Kill City.” This brings us to Houston, which has never had a catchy nickname or slogan. Beginning in 1913, we used, “Houston: Where Seventeen Railroads Meet the Sea,” which must have made for one big splash. Over the years we have tried, “Space City,” “Houston’s Hot,” “Houston Proud” and “Bayou City,” which is good except at high tide. We might salute our answer to traffic congestion and our solutions: “Houston – Concrete Capital of the World.” Or our atmosphere: “Houston – on a clear day you can see your feet.” Considering recent developments on the diamond: “We’ll steal your heart, and your catcher’s signals.” Taking a page from the past, update “Where Seventeen Railroads Meet the Sea”

to “Where Amtrak comes through six times a week.” Another thought: “Houston -Gateway to Galena Park.” The latest attempt is “H-Town,” which now graces the Rockets’ jerseys. I like that one, if it catches on. But what if a Nets fan in Brooklyn (“BKLYN” on their joy-seys) attends a game against the Rockets? “Are they from Hampton? Hoedown? Is there a Houstown?” We could explain the name derives from one of the city’s favorite sons: Howard Hughes-town. You don’t have to be a Rocket scientist to decipher “H-Town,” especially when they’re winning. Back to the TV: “The Beard spins, goes for the alleyoop from downtown and gets nothin’ but net as Clutch goes wild. Shake and bake. Big J goes coast-to-coast.…” I need a translator. Ashby cheers at ashby2@comcast.net

He’s also digging in for another fight on behalf of his neighborhood. “As I told them on (Feb. 11), there was a huge groundswell five years ago, in 2015, and there will be another one,” Ojeman said. “In fact, we’re building that groundswell as we speak.” As Ellis said, there is a need for more affordable housing options for the people in and near Houston’s urban core. And in some cases, at least, that need might outweigh the concerns and desires of the people who already live in those areas. As Cagle said, the county’s expanding employee base also has a need for attractive, functional office space where it can conveniently interact with citizens who receive county services. He said the Pinemont property, which is located in his precinct, remains an ideal location for that purpose. I’d say the commissioners should consider the amount of taxpayer dollars they’ve already invested in the plan for an office building – about a quarter million – before deciding to waste that money by moving in another direction. And the longer the county commissioners drag their feet on putting something, anything at the former park-and-ride location, the

more it goes to waste and becomes an eyesore for the community. Sandra Cirone, the president of the Pinemont Park Homeowners’ Association, said vegetation on the property became overgrown last year and that at one point a homeless camp materialized there. “This property was not acquired so it would sit vacant,” Cagle said. Although there’s a need for some urgency, nothing will happen immediately. Cagle said the commissioners are awaiting an assessment from county engineers to determine which county departments might be best-suited for an office building there. And if the commissioners continue to shift course and decide to sell it or explore using it for affordable housing, Cagle said there will be a public engagement period. In the meantime, he encouraged citizens to go ahead and voice their opinions to their respective precinct commissioners as well as Hidalgo, who represents the entire county. And remember, elections have consequences. Ellis and Radack are both up for re-election and competing in the March 3 primary. Early voting is underway. Email azuvanich@theleadernews. com

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Dear Editor: Mr Mosely is very concerned about someone building in his neighborhood, and making a profit, yet he has no worries about building a Creek in another neighborhood, never mind the traffic, noise, and other nuisances he creates in your neighborhood, not to mention that last year, in March, they were charging people to park on the public right of way, and also put up signs that reserve parking on the public right of way, which are, apparently legal. According to the city, as long as you put a sign on your private property, you can put up any sign you want. I made my street one way, which is legal, because I put the sign in my yard. Mr Mosely and his company bought all of the houses near Cedar Creek, which means that his tenants deal with most of the noise and traffic. Jason Hochman

Dear Editor: I work and live in the community of Northside, I am a property manager and have been in the business for over 35 years and I started on Dec. 12, 2018 in the area of I-45 and Airline, a community with so much poverty, drug addicts, persons with no where to live, it’s just horrible the conditions this area is facing. I have asked for officers to help with the area and no response from HPD, they have only one officer to answer the area of Northside, unbelievable. I have yet to see a Harris County Constable from Precinct 1, to be seen or come, with the exception of an eviction that the owner pays to get people off the property, wow. We need a change. I believe Gilbert Reyna is that change. Rose Chavez

Dear Editor: Really good news. Congratulations to all involved – Gary Mosley for his fifteen years of perseverance, Louis Conrad for finding a way to do the right thing for city residents, and the buyers (HCFCD and The Houston Parks Board) for caring so much about our city that they provided significant funding in purchasing this tract. A real victory for nature and local inhabitants – birds and wildlife and nearby resident homeowners. Jim Winn

Dear Editor: Back in the old days, allergies to peanuts and gluten intolerance were quite rare, and nobody had heard of them. I wonder if Dr. Anagnastou can explain why this is – or did these conditions simply go undiagnosed since there was not a lot of publicity for them. Jason Hochman

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THINGS TO DO. The Arts Kat Edmonson Friday, Feb. 21 7 p.m. The Heights Theater – 339 W. 19th St. Kat Edmonson is performing at The Heights Theater. Colony House Friday, Feb. 21 7 p.m. White Oak Music Hall – 2915 N. Main Colony House is performing at White Oak Music Hall.

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Dinners Friday, Feb. in the St. Rose East Babineaux (337)704-7351 into a sortable, searchable collecare served on Feb. 27, March 13, and West. Tickets are $10 per tion. Visitors are welcome. Visit and March 27 from person in advance and $15 at the lead by David Davis. Price: $12 5 - 8; and www.hgftx.org for information. Friday, April 10, from 4 - Bradley 8. door and include Silent Auction donationGood for the concert. Women’s Bible Study aGroup Ross Herdejurgen, 59, born April 4, died Monday, 25 of all-you-can-eat Plates include fish, hushpuppies, and anNov. evening on Nov. 12. He was a loving Dad and Grandpa. He loved 5:30 p.m. fries, slaw, green beans, sauces, food and fun. Reserve a table or his granddaughters, and he would do anything for them YMCA –1234individual W. 34th St.tickets on the INparties, MEMORIAM and tea/lemonade. Adult plates purchase from playing softball to having tea swimming with The Women’s Bible Study meets are $10 and children under 10 are parish website, www.stroselima. Open Mic Night them and trying their food creations. His hobbies included every Monday at the Harriet Cookies will also be available in person at the parish Tuesday,$5. Nov. 26 showing dogs, specifically Great Danes, listening to his andorg, Joeor Foster YMCA. The study 9 p.m. to purchase for desert. and school offices. For additional is called The Faithful, which Rock and Roll Music, entertaining his daughter and grandHeights Vinyl – 3301 Cline St. explores crucial moments in information, call 713-692-9123. daughters, he loved to travel and try new restaurants. He This is a free flowing, “tap in,â€? the lives of five Old Testament is preceded in Death lton by hisE.father Allen98, Ross Herdejurgen. Behrend, share the mic event where everyfigures--Queen Esther, Gideon, Women’s Bible Study Group one is welcome. He is survived by his mother Donna Marie Herdejurgen, born in Manheim, Hosea, Malachi, and Nehemiah. Monday, Feb. 24 former wife Marilyn Herdejurgen, Daughter Courtney Guests and new members are Texas onStacy JulyCullever, 31, GrandaughBook Signing 4:30 p.m. Marie Cullever and husband Bar Takeover welcome to attend this non1921,Cullever passed on Cullever, his Nov. 27Feb. 22 ters Torey Nicole and away Harlie Alexa YMCA Chapel –1234 St. Saturday, denominational Bible study. W. 34thWednesday, 1 – 3 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. He brother Scott February Herdejurgen11,and2020. wife Mildred, and two of women’s bible study group EmailThe scripturesharing@earthlink. – 1801 N. Scene Shepherd Book – 1820 W.his favorite dogs netmeets for information. wasBolt oneand of Roxie. fourteen chilHe will be greatly missed every Monday at the La LuchaThe 43rd St. by many who dren knewofand loved and him.Louise Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA’s Dr.La Lucha August is hosting a guest bar- Chung will Men’s Scripture GroupnondeLocal author Michael Chapel. It’s aSharing community Schmidt Behrend. “A life tender series benefiting charity. Thursday, Nov. 28 sign and discuss his new book,Sandra C. Gresham, 73, born Nov. 2, died on Nov. nominational On Nov. 27, Alphonso Quinones well-lived.â€? These words 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. bible study. Guests TheFoxheart’s Last KingBad ofNews Israel. Come18. Sheis survived by her husband, Thomas Michael and –1234 new members are always from Capt. YMCA W. 34th St. describe Alton. Many hear him discuss his teaching Gresham; daughter, Tara (Gresham) Anderson; and daughwelcomed. EmailSharing Kvanderpol@Bar & Spirit Lodge will be at La The Men’s Scripture knew him as “Uncle Alfrom Houston to theisfar Eastter, andSuzanne (Gresham) Tyrell. Lucha. The charity of his choice Group meets every more Thursday at swbell.net for information. tonâ€? or “The Feed Store Child Advocates. Africa. Refreshments and gifts the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA. Man.â€? HeSampaio, was extremely Carlos Eduardo 56, born Oct. 7, died There will be music, Bible study provided. Senior Day Turkey Burn Rev Ride and fellowship. Guests and new Oct. 29. He isgenerous, survived by his daughters Clara and loved and respected by Celia, all. Those who were Tuesday, Feb. 25 Thursday, Nov. 28 members are welcome to attend his sister Christina, brother Luiz and ex-wife Michelle. He Alton’s kindRodeo Roundup on 19th Street blessed to know him always appreciated 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 9 – 10 a.m. this non-denominational Bible was employedness by NASA. A celebration bestrong Christian Feb. 22St. and sense of humor.gathering Because will of his Heights – 714 Yale FirstEmail Church Heights – 201 E.DEFINE Saturday, study. scripturesharing@ held from 3-5 faith, p.m. Nov. 23, was at Heights Funeral 1317 Ste. 2005 – 9 p.m. Alton always askedHome, to say the blessing over 19th St. for information. earthlink.net Heights Blvd. is kicking off a day of Street Come join First Church HeightsDEFINE19th meal at family functions. feasting with a Thanksgiving Rodeo Houston is almost here Holiday Artisan Market for breakfast and fellowship with Alton was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Day Turkey Class across Saturday, andBurn 19th Street is kicking off this special Nov. guest30Jacinda Lahrmannall Houston-area Church, and was faithful in his walk with the Lord until locations. The 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Houston tradition with Rodeo “Self-Care.â€? Turkey Burn is a 60 minute rev the end. He attended school in Manheim through the sevSt.speaking Stephen’son UMC – 2003 W. Roundup Local ride (indoor cycling)Pre-Party. to give youGet in the 43rd St. Experience enth grade. Soon after the and attack on Pearl Harbor, Alton Rodeo spirit with rodeo outfits, the energy to feel your best and Men’s Scripture Sharing Group The Holiday Artisan Market, business Knowledge... enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a Radiocountry music, boot kicking cockkickstart your metabolism. benefitting the Feb. Animal Thursday, 27Justice A Powerful is our man First Class until the end of World War II, stationed tails and local fun. League, be held in the west 6:30 will – 7:30 a.m. The Houston Genealogical business. in the Philippines,Combination the Samoan Islands, and Japan. Upon sanctuary YMCA parking –1234 lot, W. featuring 34th St. Forum Presents: In Search 713-906-5481 a variety of vendors and food Mardi Gras Party hisofreturn to Houston, Alton worked with his brother-inThe Men’s Scripture Sharing of William “The Immigrantâ€? Send your story interest Realty Associates DEBBIE trucks. Contact Kim Antley at Tuesday, Feb. 25 law and soon became the owner of Quality Feed Comourrealtordebbie@aol.com Group meets every Thursday at ELLIOTT Cloude news@theleadernews.com redlipdesigns@gmail.com regard3 –Dec. 5 p.m. Saturday, 7 pany in the Houston Heights. The feed store was a huge Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA. ingthe vendor participation. The Forum at Memorial Woods There will be music, Bible study9 a.m.-noon part of his life and the community. 777 N. PostCenter Oak Blvd. O’Holy Heights Christmas and fellowship. Guests and newBayland–Community Alton was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran 6400 Bissonnet Come Celebrate Fat Tuesday Extravaganza members are welcome to attendWhen presenter Church-Downtown Houston for over 70 years. He served Janine Saturday, Dec. 7 enjoy Food, Fun, and Happy this non-denominational Bible Cloud’s and direct paternal line as usher and head-usher for many years, and for many 6 p.m. Hour at the The Forum at Memostudy. Email scripturesharing@paper trail dead-ends in 1838 Heights Presbyterian Church – who attended Trinity, he was the “faceâ€? of the church, rial Woods, featuring a live New earthlink.net 240 W. 18th St. for information. Georgia, she turned to Y-DNA greeting all who entered with a welcoming handshake Orleans style band. testing to attempt to prove a Heights Presbyterian Church is and smile. Alton enjoyed singing hymns, and sang in the connection between her brick Lent the Fish FriesHeights Christhosting O’Holy wall ancestor and William “The Trinity Senior Choir for many years. Thursday Night Bingo mas Extravaganza, Thursday, Feb.where 27 there Immigrantâ€? Cloud, who will5be Thursday, Feb.settled 27 Alton was a devoted and loving husband to Ella, his – 8a Santa p.m. in the Gazebo for in Pennsylvania Colony in about pictures, hot cocoa, coffee, was- Street 5:15 p.m. wife of 47 years, a doting father to Pam, and an adorAll Saints Church – 10th 1682. Come enjoy Janine’s sail, cookies, other desserts and SPJSTand Lodge - 1435 Beall St. at Cortlandt ing grandfather to Anneliese and Natalie. He loved atpresentation learn88 how to a silent auction. There will also Bingo at SPJST Lodge 88 is held apply these DNA principles to The All Saints Knights of Columtending family reunions and reminiscing and catching be a Christmas concert with the every Thursday your own family research.night. Bingo pads bus council hosting four Lenten Heights worshipisteam and more up with his siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews. Alton

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was preceded in death by Ella (Patschke), infant children Cynthia Ann and Keith Ray, and his sisters Gertrude Willman, Lydia Romund, Edna Arldt, Dora Moerbe, Esther “They’re not valued enough reviewed, radio-collar studies to monitor,� Fox said. Theiss, Lorene Martin, Florence Land, and brothers Alhave proven that most reloStefanie andcoyher hus-cated wild Texas is Fernandez a state where Dec.animals 10, dieddie on within Feb. 13. He is bert, Herbert, Erwin, and Milton. He is survived by his band, Martinez otes are Fernando; undefendedCarlos and clastwo weeks after being survived by hisreleased wife Patricia, son daughter Pam Buenker, her husband Joe, granddaughters and as hisawife, Kristi; grandchildren sified non-game species. in unfamiliar Adam,areas.� five siblings, Gladys, Flor, Anneliese and Natalie, sisters Anita Markwardt and GloMichelle Stockwell and her TPWD Wildlife biologist Di-hus- The Doris, incident along bay- as well Jesse andtheGeorge; ria Stengel and many nieces, nephews and friends. band, Jonathan ana FossSalvador; of the Texas Parks Garcia; & ou last as week warranted a poa large extended family. Alton loved gardening and was known for his green Wildlife Department is wife, lice visit because it is illegal to Fernando Fernandezsaid andit his thumb and extensive knowledge of plants, enjoyed his illegal to kill a coyote for com-RileydischargeJames a firearm Nicole; Anessa Fernandez; C. inside HelketheJr., 70, bowling leagues, loved listening to and watching his Asmercial on publicly of adied municiElliott,purposes Michael Elliott, Matthewcorporated bornlimits May 23, on Feb. 14. He owned land in Texas. tros, and loved playing solitaire and dominoes, especially a population Martinez, Alex Martinez, Devin pality having is survived by his wifeofTheresa “However, is legalAvery to (kill) 100,000Helke, or more. the game of “42�. Most of all, though, Alton loved people. Ferrell, NickitFerrell, Ferrell step-son Joey Gibson and a and coyote ongreat private property “It’s his dangerous,� many grandchildren In his later years, Alton spent countless hours at wife Dyani, Cannon nephew Zachary fornieces any and reason,� Foss said. said. “No matter what you are nephews. Helke, niece Jessica Helke and Brookdale-The Heights playing dominoes, sitting on the “The person taking the coyote shooting at, it’s still anand illegal other relatives friends. porch, whistling, watching the birds (faithfully fed by his mustJeanette have a current hunting Crnko, 97, liborn discharge of firearms.� dear son-in-law) and acting as the unofficial greeter of all cense. No permit from TPWD Cannon said anyone with March 11, died on Feb. 12. She is Daniel Joe Mohel, 87, born who entered. We would like to acknowledge with great is survived needed.� by her sister June Jones information about the incident Sept. 5, died on Feb. 15. appreciation the kind and loving staff at Brookdale who Foss also said a newly Saxon, and numerous nieces, should call HPD. passed law, House Bill 4544, loved and took gentle care of him until the end. For those Fox said the irony is that if nephews, and their children and John “Jackie� A. Blaisallows certain suchDottie as humans left coyotes alone to desiring, contributions may be made in Alton’s name to special friendscities, Max and dell, 59, born March 30, died on of quality care for Lutheran Church Music Ministry, 800 Houston Houston, coyotes self-regulate, they would do Trinity Koehler, to Adamanage Tomczak and DoroFeb. 15. your family bythycapturing, relocating or so. * With Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007. Cloud. pets euthanizing a coyote located Project Coyote’s Coyote Wellness Exam Martha Frances, 73, born within the city limits or the Friendly Communities proCall About Joe Luis Aviles, 55, born Juneto26,give died on Feb. city’s extraterritorial juris- gram aims both urban16.

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Dear Tabby, What are the symptoms of heart disease in dogs? We have an older dog and I often wonder if his heart is healthy. Heart Healthy in The Heights Dear Heart Healthy, Heart disease is scary, and the quicker you can identify it, the better. The month of February is “National Heart Awareness Month,” so we use this time to focus on making sure that our hearts, as well as those of our pets, are healthy and functioning properly. Vets have compiled a list of the five most common signs of heart disease in dogs. • Elevated respiratory rate: The most subtle (but the most reliable) sign of a heart problem is a fasterthan-usual respiratory rate at rest. This can be very hard to notice if you are not looking for it. If you know your dog has a heart problem, your vet may recommend that you learn your dog’s normal character and rate of breathing at rest, so that you may recognize a problem in the future if you become concerned. • Cough: The most common reason a dog with heart disease is seen by a veterinarian is due to the develop-

usual mile, but instead stops at the third or fourth block, sits down and pants, this may mean he is tiring sooner than he used to. This could be a sign of what vets call “poor exercise tolerance.” There are several reasons for such lack of exercise tolerance. However, weakening of the heart muscle from heart disease is high on the list and should be investigated. • Pot belly: Weakening of the heart muscle from heart disease can also result in poor forward flow of blood, which then causes fluid buildup in the belly. This manifests as a sudden or gradual onset of a pot-

bellied appearance. There are also other reasons why this could occur, but you will definitely want to see a veterinarian regardless of the reason. • Fainting: A less common, but more alarming sign, is fainting (which can look like seizures) when your pet gets very excited. This is very scary, but they often faint and then quickly recover from the episode. If your dog is doing this, take them to the vet immediately. Do you have a question for Tabby? Email her at deartabby questions@gmail.com.

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Art Valet: Downtown exhibit faces reality of life in Houston Mitch Cohen Art Columnist

Christ Church Cathedral will participate in Houston’s biennial photography festival, FotoFest, with an extensive outdoor portrait exhibition mounted along the cathedral fences at 1117 Texas Ave. The show, entitled “Faces of the Other: Encounters in the Midst of the City,� features the photography of Joe Aker and will remain on display through the end of May. The opening celebration for this exhibit, scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, will be in the Bishop’s Courtyard (rain location is Reynolds Hall) and will include an artist talk, lawn games, a photo scavenger hunt and other activities for adults, children and families. Children will also have the opportunity to have their portraits taken onsite. Everyone who had a portrait taken for the “Faces� exhibition will be specially invited, and the celebration is open to everyone.

The idea for the outdoor portraits started with Robin Bullington, the volunteer head of the cathedral’s Cloister Gallery. Bullington was inspired by a photo display on a fence she saw in New York’s Lower East Side. Once Bullington’s idea of putting life-size photographs of people from the cathedral neighborhood along the fence was approved by the cathedral, Bullington approached longtime gallery owner and cathedral parishioner Roni McMurtrey, who Bullington credits for helping to shape the vision of the show. A key to the project’s success was the choice of photographer, Aker. Not only did Aker have 60 years’ experience, he had also done a show with the Cloister Gallery inside the cathedral last year as well as curated a show of photography from cathedral youth. Aker is an internationally recognized architectural photographer and artist. A native of Oklahoma, he has lived and worked in Houston since 1976. His list of clients reads like a Forbes list of who’s who and his photography has appeared in all the major archi-

Photo by Joe Aker Heights resident Kiki Neumann is second from right in the Faces of the Other exhibit.

tectural magazines. In other words, Aker has the vision and experience to bring Bullington’s vision to reality. “For him, this project was a labor of love,� Bullington said of Aker’s involvement. Added Aker: “It is about inclusion rather than exclusion. I really appreciate the cathedral allowing me free reign in choosing who would be in it. The people include rich and poor, six different religions, gay, lesbian, non-binary, and probably 15 different racial

and ethnic groups. “It is to highlight the diversity and beauty of the Houston community,� Aker continued. “I wanted the images to be viewer-friendly so that people could relate to them.� Out of 100 asks, Aker only got a no about five times. The only payment in most cases was a large photographic print for the subjects to keep. “I found that approaching people directly and looking them in the eyes with a smile was the best way to ask them

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Big families and restaurants rarely go hand in hand. But I’ve got a big family and we love eating out together. One place that I’ve always felt comfortable sitting at a long, full table is Jax Grill. It’s spacious indoors and out, the atmosphere is laidback and casual, but most importantly, both the adults and the kiddos love what comes from the kitchen. The few arcade games and the toy vending machines help with the kids, too. Jax serves American fare with a splash of Cajun flavor. I’d call it straightforward comfort food. My go-to staple items at Jax are the burger and chicken tenders. Both are simple, no frills, but tasty in their uncomplicatedness. On a recent visit I split the chicken tender basket, which is called the Bellaire Basket on the menu, and fried catfish with one of my table companions. Both options come layered

Photo by Zarah Parker Zarah Parker’s niece Zinley enjoying fried catfish from Jax Grill.

on a bed of fries. The breading on the four chicken tenders that come in the basket is crispy, but not flaky, meaning it had the right crunchiness without pieces of the breading falling off. The meat was tender and juicy. My favorite part of getting the tenders is dipping it into the creamy white gravy. It’s thick and a little goes a long way, but a lot is just fine, too. Fried catfish isn’t usually my first choice when it comes to picking a seafood item. I’ve had too many bad experiences of it tasting too, well, fishy. At

Jax I was pleasantly surprised to find the fried catfish did not have an overly fishy aftertaste. The white fish was fried in thin, small chunks, which were dense and firmer than the chicken. While I’ve heard others compare catfish to tasting just like chicken, I’ve never shared that sentiment. The breading on the catfish is also different. It’s much crumblier. The fried catfish was also a favorite of my 5-year-old niece who ate all the pieces in her basket. The French fries proved to be a worthy side. Other than

being sprinkled with salt and a little seasoning, there wasn’t much more to them. On every visit to Jax, my brother gets a side of sliced watermelon. After always stealing at least one slice I finally decided to start ordering my own. Now, it’s just something I naturally want when walking into Jax, no matter which type of meal I get. It’s usually a good option, plus the kids are quick to reach for them. While I haven’t tried everything on the menu at Jax, everything I have tried I’ve enjoyed, including the Southwest Salad, which includes grilled or fried chicken served over a bed of lettuce with onions and tomatoes and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.

Photo by Joe Aker Artist Edgar Medina is featured in the Faces of the Other exhibit in Downtown Houston.

about taking their photo,� Aker said. Bullington and McMurtrey had the difficult task of determining which photographs would be enlarged to 5X3 feet and printed on an aluminum material designed for outdoor use. The printing is of the same high quality as a print on paper for museum shows. FotoFest, a cultural nonprofit organization based in Houston, organizes yearround shows as well as a biennial exhibition, which is tak-

ing place this year. FotoFest’s photo-based programs seek to illuminate social issues and present new, vital artwork. Christ Church Cathedral is an Episcopal community in Downtown Houston and the oldest church in the city. Details for the exhibit can be found at facesoftheother. com. 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 Burger Joint, 2002 N. Shepherd Dr., has been tantalizing Heights residents for months. The long-anticipated restaurant was set to open to the public this Friday, a spokesperson for the business announced last week. The Heights location has been in the making since 2016 and has a bigger space than The Burger Joint’s original Montrose outpost, along with an expanded outdoor patio. From a classic burger to a fusion of flavors with the kimchi variety, The Burger Joint serves an array of locallysourced, hand-crafted burgers. The newest location will feature a new Cowboy Bacon Burger, featuring 25-day, dryaged Angus beef from Black Hill Ranch. The space also includes a full bar. All-day eatery to open in Garden Oaks The space that once housed Liberty Kitchen at 3715 Alba Rd. was purchased by the team behind Savior and La Grande Rue, both of which are still relatively new to the Heights neighborhood. Though the new restaurant that will open in Garden Oaks has yet to be named, co-owner Brain Doke told Eater Houston that the eatery will serve

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breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long and it won’t be similar to the concepts in the Heights. The nameless restaurant will have the feel of a neighborhood spot that brings a diner, deli and restaurant together. According to Eater Houston, the renovation will mostly focus on the outdoor patio space. The restaurant will also boast various pastry options, producing 10 to 25 different types to sell as grab-and-go. Doke hopes for a May opening. Fresh crawl to crawfish season Are you ready to spring into the crawfish season? Here’s a few events that are breaking out the mudbugs to celebrate.

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District 148, from P. 1A She set up her email, got her capitol credentials and picked up the keys to her new office. “Now I want to make sure I can plan on being there in January and spend the rest of the year setting up that office,” Eastman said. In order to do that, Eastman must hold off four Democratic challengers in the primary and then win another election against La Rotta, who is unopposed in the Republican primary, in November. Considering those stakes and the quick turnaround between the special election to complete Farrar’s term and the primary for the next two-year term, Eastman said she’s “pretty much gone from one campaign to the other.” Early voting for the primary lasts through Feb. 28, with registered Harris County voters able to cast ballots at any of 52 polling locations throughout the county. The primary for the District 139 seat held by Democrat Jarvis

Johnson also is on the ballot, as are local seats in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as Harris County offices for district attorney, sheriff, Precinct 1 constable and Precinct 1 commissioner. Two of the fellow Democrats Eastman is competing against in the District 148 race – Adrian Garcia and Penny Morales Shaw – also made bids in the special election to replace Farrar. Cynthia ReyesRevilla and Emily Wolf are the other candidates in the primary. Garcia, a young, first-time political candidate who has the same name as the former Harris County Sheriff and current Precinct 2 Commissioner, finished third among the 15 candidates on Nov. 5 to narrowly miss out on a runoff. Shaw, an attorney who has worked in civil rights as well as for the Harris County Commissioners Court, finished sixth in November while receiving a little less than 8 per-

Where to Vote Here is a list of early voting locations in and near the area. Harris County voters can cast ballots at any of the 52 early voting locations through Feb. 28. A complete list of polling places is at harrisvotes.com. Acres Homes Multi-Service Center: 6719 W. Montgomery Rd. County Attorney Conference Center: 1019 Congress Ave. Grand Tuscany Hotel: 12801 Northwest Fwy Lone Star College Victory Center2: 4141 Victory Dr. Metropolitan Multi-Service Center: 1475 W. Gray St. Moody Park Community Center: 3725 Fulton St. Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church: 2025 W. 11th St. Trini Mendenhall Community Center: 1414 Wirt Rd.

cent of the vote. But a recent endorsement from Farrar, who held the seat for 25 years and did not endorse any candidates in the special election, could boost Shaw’s candidacy. “I think it says a lot that she did it after the special election,” Shaw said. “I think it‘s meaningful and the public will

absolutely hold that in high consideration and give that a lot of weight.” Reyes-Revilla, who in November finished third in the race for the District H seat on the Houston City Council, said endorsements don’t necessarily equate to success at the polls. The real estate broker and lifelong Northside

Bike, from P. 1A Park. “We didn’t (used to) think of ourselves as a bicycling town,” said Heights Realtor and Houston Planning Commission member Bill Baldwin, who attended Monday’s announcement at City Hall. “Now we are a bicycling town.” Beth White, the president and CEO of the Houston Parks Board, said the nonprofit is donating more than 250 bikes to Houston ISD to spark interest in the inaugural Art Bike Parade. Cyclists of all ages can register to participate at houstonartbikeparade.org. The free and family-friendly Sights & Sounds Festival will feature an array of performances by acrobats, jugglers, magicians, musicians and poets, headlined by Houston rapper Bun B. The idea of the event is to celebrate the natural beauty of Houston’s urban core. The Bayou Greenways initiative, in the works for nearly a decade, is about much more. Mayor Sylvester Turner said it aims to promote alternative transportation, healthier lifestyles and more connectedness between communities while also combatting flooding. “It’s not only for the enjoyment of all of our residents,” said Abbie Kamin, the Houston City Council member for District C, which includes the Heights, Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. “It’s also protecting us from flooding, it’s cleaning our

resident, who missed out on a runoff by fewer than 400 votes, said she garnered support in her first political race by personally knocking on doors and relating to voters. Reyes-Revilla said her experiences, such as growing up with humble means and having a poor experience in public schools, make her uniquely equipped to understand the issues facing District 148 constituents and advocating on their behalf. “I’m not someone who’s just posturing for the election and will leave afterward,” she said. “I will continue to care afterward as I have for decades.” According to their campaign websites, Garcia and Wolf share many of the same philosophies as Eastman, Reyes-Revilla and Shaw. Each candidate wants to improve public education and access to affordable healthcare. Garcia also wants to advocate for the rights of women

and immigrant families, while Wolf wants to reduce economic inequality and enact gun control laws and criminal justice reform. What will separate a field of candidates that, for the most part, sees eye to eye on the key issues? Shaw, who is Hispanic along with Garcia and Reyes-Revilla, said a district that is more than 60 percent Hispanic needs a representative of that ethnicity. She also said the Texas Legislature needs more ethnic diversity. Eastman, who served two terms on the Houston ISD Board of Education with the support of many of the same voters who reside in District 148, said she hopes her new constituents still want what they voted for less than a month ago. “So far, voters have told us I’m the one who they want to represent them,” Eastman said. “I’m hoping to see that happen again on March 3.”

Principal, from P. 1A water, it’s removing carbon from the atmosphere and improving air quality. The focus on these greenspaces are allowing us to also look at our neighborhoods and how to connect our neighborhoods, which is just a great enjoyment opportunity for families.” Turner also called the Bayou Greenways project the city’s “single biggest down payment on park equity.” The parks board said about 1.5 million Houstonians will live within 1.5 miles of a bayou greenway upon completion of the project, which is scheduled for 2021. While there is a concern in some parts of town that the expanded trails could lead to gentrification, thereby pricing out existing residents, District H city council member Karla Cisneros said increased mobility by bike is welcome in some low-income neighborhoods. “I’ve got people that don’t own cars, that rely on mass transit, and it’s not optimal yet,” she said. “I’ve got people that ride bikes to get to work and school and wherever else they want to go. It’s really important … that we have safe ways for people to get around where they need to be, and this is just one piece of it.” Former Mayor Annise Parker helped spearhead the effort, with Houston voters approving a $100 million bond for help fund Bayou Greenways in 2012. The parks board then set out to raise another $120

million, with an initial $50 million gift from the Kinder Foundation. Rich Kinder said he and his wife, Nancy, supported the project because it creates a system of linear trails that allows Houstonians to avoid driving on the city’s crowded street. He said they also wanted to make sure there would be adequate funding for maintaining the greenways once they are constructed. Ellis, an avid cyclist and original champion of the initiative during his time as a state senator, said he wants to see the greenways eventually expand throughout the region. For now, though, he’s glad to see the original plan near fruition. Ellis said the idea was first hatched a century ago by Arthur Comey, an architect who envisioned a Houston parks system anchored by its bayous. To help pedal that vision across the finish line, Ellis is donating $7.4 million from his Precinct 1 transportation funds, contingent on approval next week by the Harris County Commissioners Court. “Why is it so important to do this and do it on time?” Ellis asked the audience at City Hall. “I love biking and I want us to do these things in our lifetime, 100 years after Mr. Comey came up with the idea. I want to enjoy these amenities while I’m still on my bike before I have to get on a trike.”

students and staff. “We work exceptionally hard,” Phillips told them. “I love this place and we will continue to move forward with success the Washington way.” According to an HISD news release, Phillips has been an educator for 20 years, serving as a special education teacher, disciplinary alternative education teacher and assistant principal. Phillips holds a doctoral degree in education leadership and cultural studies from the University of Houston. HISD said the high school is in its 126th year of academic service and most recently was recognized for its drone and rocketry programs, which engage students in engineering, coding and construction of the air and space crafts. In 2018, a new $50 millionplus campus opened at 4204 Yale St., funded by HISD’s 2012 bond program. In her remarks, Lathan said one of the greatest things that Phillips has accomplished is leading the school out of a failing rating with the Texas Education Agency. The TEA’s most recent rating of Washington was a C, with the school scoring 70 out of 100 – a compilation of grades in

three different areas, including student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps among economically disadvantaged students. That was up from a grade of 56 in 2017-18. Special acknowledgments from the TEA were given to the school’s academic achievement in science, math, social studies and post-secondary readiness. “You (have to) be proud of yourselves,” said state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, who was on hand for the occasion. Johnson also called Phillips “a great educator and a great man” who had opened doors to resources and partnerships. After giving Phillips a gift from the principals of the other ACHIEVE 180 schools in the area, Lathan jovially released students back to class “to work on your A rating.” After the program, Phillips said he was humbled by the accolades. “But there’s more work to do,” he said. This is the second year in a row that an area principal was selected by HISD for top honors. Durham’s Amy Poerschke was HISD’s Elementary School Principal of the Year in 2019. She is now an HISD school support officer.

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