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Sheldon ISD Ribbon Cutting celebrates opening of new C.E. King High School

Jan 9, 2020
School District Officials, local community leaders, parents and students at the ribbon cutting of the new C.E. King High School last Monday, January 6, 2020.

(HOUSTON – Jan. 06, 2020) On Jan. 06, Sheldon Independent School District (ISD) celebrated the completion of its new C.E. King High School. It was estimated that between 1,000-1,200 individuals from in and around the Sheldon community came out last Monday evening to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new C. E. King High School.

Sheldon ISD Superintendent Dr. King Davis thanked those in attendance, as well current and past Sheldon ISD school board members, for helping make this dream a reality following a May 2016 bond election where more than 70 percent of voters approved a $285 million bond package that included Sheldon Lake Elementary, Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium, and the new C. E. King High School.

“The opening of this new campus is an extraordinary milestone in the storied history of Sheldon ISD,” said Sheldon ISD Superintendent King Davis. “Our students and staff of C.E. King High School will have the best learning environment possible in this landmark facility. We are all excited for this grand opening and optimistic about the future leaders that will emerge from this beautiful campus!”

Campus tours were also provided after Monday’s brief program where community members had an opportunity to see this awesome new facility that was incorporated to drive 21st century learning.

New C.E. King High School building. (Photo Credit: LAN)

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Mustangs win Back-to-Back Championships

Dec 25, 2019

On Saturday, in front of 47,818 spectators at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, North Shore Mustangs in rematch game trampled the Duncanville Panthers 31-17 in the UIL Class 6A Division I championship game.

#9 Dematrius Davis, Mustang quarterback dashes 31 yards for the game’s first score. (Photo by Allan Jamail)

All photos by Linda & Allan Jamail.
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Galena Park celebrates with Christmas Parade & Santa

Dec 19, 2019
Mayor Moya is joined by Santa Claus and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez beside the tree in City Hall.

Hundreds lined the streets for the annual Christmas Parade in Galena Park last Saturday evening. Starting at the athletic fields, the many parade units marched down Main Street to City Hall on Clinton Drive, where a large crowd had gathered to see Santa and receive a free gift and food.

Parade units were judged with 1st place to the Galena Park HS Jacketeers; 2nd place to the GP Parks and Recreation Dept.; and 3rd place to the GP Fire Department.

Children sat with Santa inside City Hall, and gave him their wish list. (more…)

Jacinto City Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 12, 2019
Mayor Ana Diaz lit the Christmas Tree in the courtyard, as Chris Diaz, Joyce Raines, and Kathy Greiner helped organize the event.

Jacinto City held its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting last Saturday. Hundreds turned out for the event, held in beautiful weather.

The parade was large, with 40 units displayed. Town Center had music, food, and Santa.

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4th Annual Toy Drive

Dec 12, 2019

The 4th Annual Community Toy Drive was held on Saturday, with the collection point being the parking lot between Panera and WalMart. The drive is a joint effort of the Channelview and Cloverleaf fire departments, with the help of volunteers from the Channelview Ministry Team, and students from nearby schools.

Sponsors include Arkema, Caterpillar, Solar Turbines, LyondellBasell, and others. The toys will be distributed by the Ministry Team to about 200 needy families next week.

Jacinto City Christmas Parade entertains crowds

Dec 12, 2019
SANTA CLAUS WAS RIDING IN THE PARADE ON A SHINY FIRE TRUCK FROM THE JACINTO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. HIS APPEARANCE IS ALWAYS A HIGHLIGHT TO THE MANY CHILDREN THAT LINE THE PARADE ROUTE.
SEVERAL MARCHING UNITS PARTICIPATED IN THE PARADE, INCLUDING THE JACKETEERS FROM GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL. LORI’S DANCE STUDIO WAS JUDGED THE BAST MARCHING/WALKING GROUP.
MANY DECORATED FLOATS WERE IN THE PARADE, WITH EITHER A HOLIDAY THEME OR A RELIGIOUS THEME. CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS RODE ALONG AND WAVED TO THE VIEWERS ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE.

New Bus Service for East Harris County

Dec 5, 2019

Free Ridership for the first 60 Days

Nearly 200,000 residents now have new access to public transportation in eastern portions of Harris County, thanks to $3.8 million Harvey Disaster Recovery money. Harris County Transit will expand its existing bus service to some of the communities hardest hit Run-Off Election December 14 by floodwaters from the hurricane.

A soft launch of the new service will occur on December 2, 2019. The first 60 days are free to riders; and after the first 60 days, rides will be $1.00 per ride. There will be an inaugural ceremony to mark the launch on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Joe V’s Parking Lot, 5609 Uvalde, Houston, Texas.

The new service will add roughly 65 additional route miles to the infrastructure for a total of 185 route miles. Five proposed new routes will serve Channelview, Cloverleaf and Sheldon with service for a three-year period. If ridership levels are high enough, Harris County Transit Services will request more funding to continue the routes beyond the three years.

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GP/JC Rotary Club installs new members

Dec 5, 2019

Last Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 Galena Park/Jacinto City Rotary Club installed two new members. Seen above second from right is Mr. Julien Guillory, Director for warehouse operations at Galena Park ISD, with him in the photo, L to R: Bryan Clements, Pastor Ramos, the club president and Kenneth Bush. (more…)

Woodland Acres Elementary Receives Generous Donation

Dec 5, 2019
Ernie Farrand, Jennifer Severe, Principal Sandra Rodriguez, Alaide Zavala, Skipper Hastings.

By Allan Jamail

Houston, TX. – Friday, November 22, 2019 — The Galena Park ISD Woodland Acres Elementary School received a $22,800 donation from WATCO a local company located on Federal Road near the school.

According to Sandra Rodriquez the school principal WATCO has been making a donation for the past five years. She said, “In the past, we have used the donated funds to build a second computer lab and to purchase additional technology equipment.” The company raises funds to donate through an annual golf tournament and silent auction.

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