The North Channel Chamber will hold its 11th annual Salute to Veterans, current military personnel, and First Responders. Also taking place will be a Business Expo and Health Fair. The event will be held at Armenta’s Reception Hall in Channelview, 823 Sheldon Road, from 10 am to 2 pm on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The public is invited. There are booths and sponsorships available by calling the Chamber at 713-450-3600. Last year’s photo from the Expo.
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Constitutional Amendments, METRO bonds, HISD, MUDs
HARRIS COUNTY – Monday Oct. 21 is the first day of Early Voting in the General Election. East Harris County area residents will vote on 10 constitutional amendments, METRO’s MetroNext bond issue in some areas, Baytown councilmen, and Newport MUD bonds, . Early voting continues through November 1, and you may vote this year at any election location. The General Election is scheduled for November 5.
METRO BOND ISSUE
Proposition A on the ballot would authorize a $3.5 billion bond issue, to be used for METRO street improvements, mobility projects, and other facilities. Funds for this work would come from the existing Sales Tax, and there would not be any additional taxes required. Projects included in this proposal are a new MetroRapid Bus System, more HOV lanes, and extension of the MetroRail system.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Texans will vote on 10 new Constitutional Amendments on November 5th. The issues addressed include a state income tax, creating a flood infrastructure fund, and funding for the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute of Texas. The League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX) conducts research on each amendment to provide fair and unbiased information to Texas voters.
“The Texas Constitution is among the longest in the country. Since it was adopted in 1876, 498 amendments have been approved by Texas voters. You decide which of the 10 proposed amendments will become part of the Texas Constitution,” says LWVTX president Grace Chimene.
The League’s Voters Guide is available online on the LWVTX website and Texas voters can review their ballot, make choices, and print out their choices from VOTE411.org. The printed Voters Guide can be found at many Texas public libraries. Texas voters may take the printed Voters Guide, their VOTE411.org printed list, or their own notes into the polling booth. They may not use their phone in the polling place.
Amendments to consider in this election:
By Allan Jamail
BEAUMONT, TX. – Thursday, October 24 – The Mustangs remain undefeated in district play by beating the undefeated Westbrook Bruins 54 – 25.
Mustang Coach Jon Kay mixed up his offense using several players both rushing and pass receiving to never fall behind in the game. His special teams players shined and scored numerous times.
North Shore’s offense racked up 470 total yards with 267 yards rushing and 203 yards passing. Their defense allowed the Bruins to make 500 yards but not allowing them in the end zone enough to threaten their lead.
More photos in the print or PDF edition.
HOUSTON, Texas – Oct. 28, 2019 – LyondellBasell employees recently dedicated a Saturday to helping out their Rio Villa neighbors after the community flooded following Tropical Storm Imelda. About 40 volunteers, family members and Rio Villa residents gathered at the front entrance of the neighborhood on Oct. 19 armed with heavy equipment and landscaping materials to repair and beautify the two entrance signs that were nearly covered up by floodwater.
“As a company, it is part of our culture to give back to our communities even during normal times,” said Mark Gasper, project manager for LyondellBasell’s propylene oxide and tertiary butyl alcohol (PO/TBA) project taking place in Channelview. “It’s even more important that we assist our neighbors during their time of need. Rio Villa is a very close-knit community and they are very proud of their neighborhood, so it was important to us to help them recover from this storm event.”
Employees from LyondellBasell’s PO/TBA project team (more…)
By Allan Jamail
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 – Houston, Texas — At the Galena Park School District’s Administration Building, astronauts gathered from the United States, France, Germany and Hungary for breakfast before departing to visit 12 schools in the district.
Participating astronauts were: Jean Loup Chretien (accompanied by wife Florence) (France), Gerhard Thiele (Germany), Tim Kopra & Farkas Bertalan (Hungary), and Bruce Melnick & Mike Foreman (USA).
NC Star writer Allan Jamail joined the international group and school officials to document the historical event as they visited the schools.
By Allan Jamail
Galena Park ISD Stadium – Friday, October 18, 2019 — The North Shore Mustangs easily defeated the Baytown Sterling Rangers 63 – 0 remaining undefeated in district play. The Mustangs offense kept the scoreboard lit up with 9 touchdowns (TD’s), with 433 total yards. They had 231 rushing yards and 202 passing yards.
By Allan Jamail
Galena Park ISD Stadium, Homecoming game, Friday, October, 25, 2019 – The Yellow Jackets played good football on both offense and defense, defeating the Baytown Goose Creek Memorial Patriots, 26 – 18.
The Fighting Falcons move to 2-2 in district and 4-3 overall in a Homecoming win against the Beaumont United Timberwolves last week. The Falcons racked up 321 yards rushing, led by Alton Lott and Dreak Thomas who had a touchdown each and 165 and 87 yards respectively.
The defense accounted for 2 interceptions by Kechone Berryman and Trevin Chandler.
The Falcons take on the C E King Panthers Friday, October 25th at 7 pm, at the Sheldon ISD Stadium.
By Allan Jamail
Deer Park, TX. – Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Clyde Abshier Stadium, the Deer Park Deer were overwhelmed by 7 touchdowns (TD) from the visiting North Shore Mustangs in a district game, 49 to 7.
Coach Jon Kay’s Mustangs now have a 5 – 1 record, undefeated in district play. They led at halftime 35 – 0 and 49 – 0 after 3 quarters. Deer Park only made 1 touchdown coming in the 4th quarter.
Jacinto City’s Market by Night had its largest crowd last Saturday, with an emphasis on an art show, and other types of artistic involvement, such as music and chalk drawing on the plaza, as seen in these photos.
Crowds appreciated the crafts and food vendors, and jewelry and other showcase items. The plaza at Town Center was crowded with display tents and tables full of homemade pastries and other delicious edibles.
By Allan Jamail
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 8:30 am at the Houston Police Department’s East Freeway Storefront, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia provided district and legislative updates.
Commander C. T. Hatcher, Houston Police Department Northeast Division, gave the August Northeast District 9 crime report. She said overall crime in the area is about the same now as it was in 2018. For a current crime report for any area visit the website:
www.houstontx.gov/police
Hatcher made available several helpful websites citizens can use to reduce crime in their neighborhoods. By using HPD’s, ALERT SLIP. Citizens can use it to request increased patrols around their home or business for a prowler, speeding vehicle, excessive burglaries and thefts, being on vacation, or for reasons causing them concern in the “other” box. To use the ALERT SLIP visit the website:
www.houstontx.gov/police/alert_slip