Compiled from the files of the North Channel STAR
DECEMBER 2013
— Inaugural Issue of the North Channel STAR is published. Community leaders and businesses advertise their well-wishes to the publishers, Gil and Mei Hoffman.
— Pct. 2 Commissioner Jack Morman announces the rebuilding of Freeport Street
JANUARY
— Santa Claus parades in Sheldon, Channelview, North Shore
— Toxins in San Jacinto River are concern to citizens
— LyondellBasell will restart Methanol plan in Channelview
— Jim McIngvale receives Points of Light Award from President Bush
— Galena Park FFA holds successful Livestock Sale
— North Shore Rotary donates $40,000 for bridge in Park
— Large Rodeo Art Show held at North Shore High School
FEBRUARY
— North Channel Chamber Gala features Debra Duncan
— Margie Buentello new president of NC Chamber
— EPA meeting examines dangers of toxins in the river near Channelview
— Foster Park featured at Chamber luncheon
— San Jacinto Legends of Baseball weekend held at SJC North
— Silver Plating specialist at Pineforest Jewelry
— Market Street Feed owner Randy Arter recalls history of store
MARCH
— Trail Ride goes through North Shore on way to Rodeo
— North Shore Mustangs are 5A State Basketball champs!
— Water District #36 plans on new tower
— Scott Stephens, East Houston Hospital partner for heart screenings of athletes
APRIL
— Harris County holds large Safety Town Hall at North Shore HS
— Baytown Homeless Shelter will serve North Shore communities
— Channelview ISD holds FFA parade and Sale
— Easter observed, large egg hunt in Jacinto City
— GP Candidates Forum presents candidates for Mayor, Council
MAY
— Election results in run-off for GP Mayor
— Kinder Morgan plans new GP facility
— Rotary Fish Fry raises big dollars for charity projects, scholarships
— Pilot Club presents $14,000 in scholarships
— Shari Bigelow wins new car in Rotary Fish Fry raffle
JUNE
— Robbery at GameStop in North Shore leaves robber dead
— Graduation stories feature Top Students from local districts
— Kindred Hospital closes facility on I-10
— Esmeralda Moya elected new Mayor of Galena Park
— Maria Rodriguez new president of GP/JC Rotary Club
JULY
— Allatia Harris installed as new North Shore Rotary president
— Jacinto City city manager Jack Maner dies of cancer
— Galena Park Council, Mayor argue in chaotic meeting
— Julie Fallin installed as returning president of Pilot Club
— Air Quality Report cites health dangers in Galena Park
AUGUST
— EPA Environmental Hearing in Galena Park hears conflicting testimony on Air Quality
— First Baptist Church of Jacinto City celebrates its 70th Anniversary
— County Attorney Vince Ryan is featured speaker at NC Chamber
— Kinder-Morgan moves second large distilling tube on Clinton Drive
— Congressman Green holds Town Hall meeting in Galena Manor
— Judge Emmett proposed saving the Astrodome by converting it into an Indoor Public Park
— Students head “Back to School”
— North Channel Assistance Ministries plan new building to enlarge service to community
SEPTEMBER
— North Channel Chamber hears industry report from Courtney Ruth of LyondellBasell
— Police kill fugitive on Jacinto Blvd. wanted in 4 Channelview murders
— Congressman Green seeks $180 million for Port Authority work
— San Jacinto college announces new Maritime Campus near Port
— Environmentalis Jackie Young urges action on SJR Waste Pits
OCTOBER
— National Night Out observed in Galena Park
— Port of Houston CEO Roger Guenther speaks at Chamber
— Washburn Tunnel closed for Road Repairs
— North Shore Rotary dedicates new Park Bridge & Wall of Honor
— Chamber takes a Tour on the Port ship M/V Sam Houston
— Sheriff Garcia tells NS Rotary about law enforcement efforts
NOVEMBER
— Sheriff’s Deputy Jess Valdez III killed in head-on crash, county mourns
— North Channel Chamber holds Veterans Salute
— Ship Channel celebrates its 100th Anniversary
— Lulac Council Roasts & Toasts Chris & Ana Diaz
— Pct. 2 Commissioner Morman announces $2 Billion in planned projects over the next few years
— Waste Pits Trial ends in mixed verdict, companies agree to $30 million in penalties
— “Last Seat at the Dome” movie is shown, to benefit the preservation of the Astrodome
DECEMBER
— Galena Park holds FFA Show & Sale, raises over $100,000
— North Shore football defeated by Cy-Ranch in play-offs
— Christmas Season observed in Jacinto City with Parade, Program, and Tree Lighting
— Toy Drive by combined Channelview and Cloverleaf Fire Departments is a huge success
— The Rotary Club and Pilot Club and Precinct2Gether awarded 150 bikes and helmets to elementary school students that had perfect attendance
— North Shore Rotary distributes 250 food baskets to needy families
— The North Channel STAR published their Season’s Greetings Tree, along with Letters to Santa from local children. The Tree contained cards with Greetings from local leaders, businesses, and districts.