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Ship Channel celebrates 100 years

Nov 13, 2014
Officials present at the Houston Ship Channel 100 years Celebartion were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresman Gene Green, Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria, Mayor Annise Parker, Congressman Al Green, Commissioner Jack Morman and Judge Ed Emmett with Port officials.
Officials present at the Houston Ship Channel 100 years Celebartion were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresman Gene Green, Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria, Mayor Annise Parker, Congressman Al Green, Commissioner Jack Morman and Judge Ed Emmett with Port officials.

Houston, TX – On Monday, November 10, 2014, local and elected officials celebrated a centennial of success during the Houston Ship Channel’s 100 Year Rededication Ceremony.

HSC was formally opened in 1914 under the salute of President Woodrow Wilson’s cannon after a long history that dates back to the 1830’s. A ceremony and parade to open the channel, a long-sought accomplishment, was held on November 10, 1914. One hundred years later, Houstonians are gathering to celebrate the Channel with the same enthusiasm this Monday, November 10th.

“The Channel has given us a lot to be proud of,” Congressman Gene Green said. “I’ve never seen development and prosperity in Houston like there is today, and the ship channel has a lot to do with that. By the end of 2015, we’ll see some of the largest ships ever constructed navigating the Houston Ship Channel. To maximize efficiency, productivity, and safety, we need to widen and deepen the ship channel, and that requires dredging and funding. Since the days of Jesse Jones, Houstonians and the nation have seen almost non-stop industrial expansion up and down the ship channel but we’ve got work to do if we want to see that growth continue.”

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C.E.King defeats Crosby 28-21; playoffs next

Nov 13, 2014
COUGAR’S Craig Williams sprints out of the grasp of a Panther defender in the second quarter of the C.E.King/Crosby Game and toward the goal line. Crosby had 160 passing yards, and 152 rushing yards, C.E.King had 90 yards passing, 382 yards rushing. (PHOTO BY TEXAS SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY)
COUGAR’S Craig Williams sprints out of the grasp of a Panther defender in the second quarter of the C.E.King/Crosby Game and toward the goal line. Crosby had 160 passing yards, and 152 rushing yards, C.E.King had 90 yards passing, 382 yards rushing. (PHOTO BY TEXAS SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY)

HOUSTON – The Cougars were outscored by C.E. King Panthers by a single touchdown but the struggle for 21-5A continues.

The result of the Nov. 7 Game of the Year did not yield the first time Crosby went undefeated since 1947 but did make the district conflict score 9-1 for both the Cougars and the Panthers. Co-District Champs with C.E. King, the top four teams go to play-offs. C.E. King is holding number one seed, Crosby number 2, Dayton number 3 and Kingwood Park is number 4. Crosby (9-1) plays Beaumont Ozen (4-6) Thursday at Channelview’s Maddry Stadium at 7:00 p.m. and C.E.King (9-1) plays Beaumont Central (7-3) at Abshier stadium, Friday at 7:00 p.m.

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Veterans recognized at North Channel EXPO event

Nov 13, 2014
THE VETERANS EXPO included this Texas Wall of Honor, depicting all those servicemen who have lost their lives in various wars over the years. The display was prepared and shown by Carson George, who lost a son in the Gulf War. This is his tribute to all veterans.
THE VETERANS EXPO included this Texas Wall of Honor, depicting all those servicemen who have lost their lives in various wars over the years. The display was prepared and shown by Carson George, who lost a son in the Gulf War. This is his tribute to all veterans.

NORTH CHANNEL – Hundreds of veterans, family and friends were present last Thursday, as the North Channel Chamber of Commerce held their Salute to the military Veterans of our community on the week before Veterans Day, Nov. 11th.

The EXPO event was held at Armenta’s Banquet Hall on Sheldon Road in Channelview. It included a lunch, speeches by service groups, and short club meetings by North shore Rotary, GP/JC Rotary, and the Pilot Club.

Participating in ceremonial flag presentations and music of the service groups were the C.E. King HS Junior ROTC.

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LULAC ROAST & TOAST: Constable Chris Diaz and Mayor Ana Diaz honored at banquet

Nov 13, 2014
ROASTED & TOASTED were Chris Diaz and Ana Diaz, holding the plaques. At left, Mistress of Ceremonies Sharron Melton, LULAC #4703 President & Founder Cruz Hinojosa, Jr., and LULAC VP Raul Rodriguez.
ROASTED & TOASTED were Chris Diaz and Ana Diaz, holding the plaques. At left, Mistress of Ceremonies Sharron Melton, LULAC #4703 President & Founder Cruz Hinojosa, Jr., and LULAC VP Raul Rodriguez.

JACINTO CITY – Everyone likes a good joke, unless its on you. That was the situation at the Roast & Toast for Constable Chris Diaz, and wife and Mayor Ana Diaz, held last Thursday night at the JC Town Center.

The 14th Annual Roast N Toast was sponsored by LULAC Council #4703, with President Cruz Hinojosa, Jr. and VP Paul Rodriguez as hosts.

Of course, Chris and Ana were gracious while they were “Roasted” by a series of their friends and associates, and then “toasted” for their good humor through it all, and their service to their communities.

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