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By Allan Jamail
October 25, 2022 – The Galena Park Lady Yellowjackets (GPLY) varsity volleyball team won the 5A district title against visiting HISD’s girls Sharpstown Apollos. Head Coach Mary DeFiore’s ladies ended their regular season with an impressive 94 percent district winning record (17 district wins and 1 loss).
After winning the district title they advanced into the 2022 UIL 5A Regions 3 & 4 Texas Volleyball Girls Varsity State Championship Contest.
Access2Health Smart Pod is the third mobile clinic to open in Precinct 2
Harris County, TX — Monday, October 31, 2022 – Commissioner Garcia was joined by Baylor College of Medicine, Catholic Charities, and The Harris Center to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the third ACCESS2HEALTH Smart Pod in Precinct 2. The Smart Pod will bring mental health services to the community regardless of ability to pay. The event took place at 2:30 p.m.
Officials at the Ribbon Cutting were Commissioner Adrian Garcia; Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Baylor College of Medicine; Cynthia Colbert, Catholic Charities; Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee; and Wayne Young, The Harris Center.
By Allan Jamail
November 4, 2022- GPISD Stadium – Head Coach Jon Kay’s Mustangs captured the District 21 – 6A – Div. 1 Region 3 title with an unblemished 10 – 0 record against Kingwood (56 – 7).
Kay and his coaching staff after the season started have had some significant challenges.
Last year’s state championship star quarterback (QB) Kaleb Bailey had a season- ending injury after 4 games this season. That forced Kay to switch his star receiver David Amador into playing quarterback. Amador heads into the 6 game state championship playoffs with only four starts at QB.
NORTH CHANNEL – In honor of Veteran’s Day, the North Channel Chamber held their annual Salute to First Responders and Veterans at their monthly luncheon last Thursday, Nov. 3 at Armenta’s Reception Hall in Channelview.
Over 100 veterans and first responders enjoyed a lunch, presentation of colors, and gift bags in honor of their service.