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CHANNELCURRENTS EPA ORDERS REMOVAL OF WASTE PITS

Sheldon ISDGroundbreaking

The Sheldon ISD willheld a groundbreaking cer-emony for its new C.E. KingHigh School and stadiumcomplex on Thursday, Octo-ber 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.Public invited, please re-serve at 281-727-2007 or713-727-2033. Constructionsite is located south of Gar-rett Road facing Beltway 8.

GP-JC RotaryClub Auction

Galena Patk/Jacinto CityRotary Club will host the an-nual Million Dollar Chili andAuction on Wednesday, Oc-tober 25, 2017 begining at11:30 a.m. at Alvin BaggetCommunity Center Building,1302 Keene St., Galena Park,TX 77547. Last year this Ro-tary Club lost 3 members tocancer so this year they willbe offering free chili to se-lect cancer survivors. Theyare also raising funds to un-derwrite scholarships forGalena Park High School se-niors. Sponsors, auctionitems and chili eaters need-ed. Please contact the cluba t 7 1 3 - 5 5 3 - 6 5 5 7 o rjdledwith@scholaready.comwith questions and more in-formation.

North ChannelSalutes --Business Expo &Health Fair

The North ChannelChamber of Commerce willhost its annual event onThursday, Nov. 2 from 10 am- 2:00 p.m. at Armentas Res-taurant & Banquet Hall locat-ed at 832 Sheldon Rd.,Channelview, TX 77530. Call713-450-1114 for more in-formation.

Vietnam Vet is Crusader formental illness awareness

By Allan Jamail

Saturday, October 7,2017 Harris County Attor-ney Vince Ryan started theThe Walk Houston 2017which is all about a Stepin the Lime Light takingMental Illness centerstage. The 5K walk with317 registered walkerssome from the NorthChannel area completedthe 3 plus miles and Con-

gresswoman Sheila Jack-son Lee greeted them atthe end.

Congresswoman Leepresented C. Patrick McIl-vain a Vietnam Vet thefounder of the HoustonWalk with a Congression-al Certificate commendinghim for his valuable servic-es. Lee said years ago whenno one else would talkabout mental illness it wasMcIlvain who began a one

man crusade refusing toallow it to remain silent.He spoke on mental illnessat council meetings andanywhere else he could geta listening ear. His relent-less effort put so much at-tention on mental healthissues the Houston medi-cal field has experiencedan increase in awarenessresulting in better fundingand services that’s credit-ed for saving lives and

healing thousands.McIlvain said, “This

year’s 7th Walk/Expo host-ed by The Walk for MentalHealth Awareness - Hous-ton is very important be-cause of the need to returnto normalcy and stabilityfrom dealing with the af-termath of Hurricane Har-vey’s flooding. Now morethan ever there’s going tobe a much greater need for501.c- agencies that offer

mental health services andour support to their clients.Our family, friends andneighbors need to knowwhere to go for mentalhealth services and sup-port; they do not have todeal with the daily chal-lenges of mental illness bythemselves.”

McIlvain concluded by

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (center) with supporters of the Houston Walk for Mental Health Awareness - Houston

The 30th annual San Jacinto Pilot Club Spaguetti Dinner & Auction will take place thisSaturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Live Auction begins at 1:00 p.m.at Baldree building located at 13828 Corpus Christi St. (behind Grayson Center), $10 dinnertickets. Proceeds are donated back to the community for scholarships and communityprograms. LAST YEAR AUCTIONEER for the event was Patrick Kelly, well known radiopersonality, at right. Also helping were Jerry Fallin and Rojean Norris. In this photo, two ofthe auction items appear: a stainless gas BBQ cooker at left, and a handmade quilt at right.

NATIONALLY KNOWN EDUCATOR

Houston ISD relieves FurrPrincipal Bertie Simmons

BERTIE SIMMONS AT XQ PRESENTATION (NC Star Photo)

In September the Hous-ton School district relievedFurr High School principalBertie Simmons of her du-ties, to investigate charg-es then termed “a personelmatter.”

New details have comefrom a lawsuit she hasfiled, charging racial andage discrimination and re-taliation.

Simmons is 83 years old,and known locally and na-tionally for coming out ofretirement in 2000 and im-proving the school academ-ically and dealing withgangs that prevailed.

The lawsuit mentionsthat she has been accusedby the HISD administra-tion of threatening her stu-dents with a bat if they didnot follow the school’sdress code, which HISDadministration would liketo relax. Simmons deniedmaking a serious threat,only a figure of speech.

Due to her accomplish-ments, and reputation, theprestigious XQ Project lastyear gave the school a $10million dollar grant to bol-ster her initiatives in dis-

cipline and innovativeteaching projects. The XQProject is run by LaurenJobs, widow of Apple Com-puter’s Steve Jobs.

HISD issued the follow-ing statement:

“HISD has an obligationto investigate when therehave been allegations ofmisconduct. Dr. BertieSimmons has been tempo-

rarily reassigned whileHISD investigates the al-legations. HISD will re-spond to the EEOC and theDepartment of Justicecomplaints filed on behalfof Dr. Simmons, and deniesany allegations of a pat-tern and practice of dis-criminatory treatmentagainst employees.”

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee recognizes 5K Walk founder

EPA DIRECTOR SCOTT PRUITT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERFINALIZING “RECORD OF DECISION” WHICH WILL REQUIRE THERESPONSIBLE PARTIES TO COMPLETELY REMOVE THE TOXICWASTES IN THE SAN JACINTO RIVER WASTE PITS.

Many praisePruitt’s decisionBy Gilbert Hoffman

WASHINGTON, DC –Executive Director ScottPruitt today announcedthe final decision on thedisposition of the toxicwaste dumps in the SanJacinto River, near the I-10 bridge.

In a press release datedWednesday, Oct. 11 theEPA said they had issueda final “Record of Decision”based on the best interestsof nearby residents, localbusinesses, and down-

stream resources includingthe Galveston Bay estuary.The plan for complete re-moval of the waste mate-rial has been modified toprovide cofferdams aroundthe excavation of dry ma-terial, instead of wet ma-terial in the original plan.The cost is now estimatedat $115 million instead ofthe previous $97 million.

The proposal includesboth the Northern and theSouthern impoundmentareas. 212,000 cubic yardsof dioxin contaminatedmaterial will be removedfrom the sites for properdisposal.

Local environmentalists

and officials praised thedecision of the EPA, includ-ing Jackie Young of THEAand the San Jacinto RiverCoalition. Young has ledthe fight for removal of thepits for a number of years,prompted by serioushealth problems she at-tributes to pollution fromthe waste pits.

Others who issuedstatements in favor of thedecision included HarrisCounty Attorneys VinceRyan and Terry O’Rourke,Congreeman Gene Green,and Precinct 2 Commis-sioner Jack Morman.

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Crosby Library annualanniversary celebration

The Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Library will be hav-ing a 30th Anniversary Celebration on October 16, 2017from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. They will have an open housewith refreshments from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and a programfeaturing a slide show on the history of the library, speak-ers, and a Building Renaming Ceremony from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm. The Center is located at 135 Hare Road, Cros-by, TX 77532.

Women’s ConferenceDr. Elizabeth McDaniel of Crosby invites Christian

ladies to a women's conference, The Colors of Chayil, onOctober 27 and 28 at Spring Hill Suites, 5169 IH 10 inBaytown. The conference is based in the teachings ofProverbs 31 and Matthew 10, and is sponsored by Chayilof Crosby, a diverse and interdenominational ladies' Bi-ble study group. Three noted speakers will teach, in-cluding Es Westmoreland on Freedom from Debt, LouiseSsebulime on Weapons of Christian Warfare, and KarenEvans McMullin on Enduring Until the Return of theKing. The keynote address, Forward in the Lord, willbe delivered by Dr. Elizabeth McDaniel.

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If you registered for di-saster assistance followingHurricane Harvey, stay intouch with FEMA.

Missing or outdated in-formation, such as phonenumbers or addresses, candelay help.

The easiest way to up-date your application,check your status or pro-vide missing information isto create an account atDisasterAssistance.gov

Harvey survivors shouldstay in touch with FEMA

where you can:• update your current

mailing address or phonenumber;

• receive information onthe status of your home in-spection;

• find out if FEMAneeds more informationabout your application;

• update payment pref-erences;

• learn how to appeal aneligibility determination;

• get answers to otherquestions about your ap-plication; or

• upload personal docu-ments.

You can also visit a Di-saster Recovery Center(DRC) for face-to-face as-sistance with a FEMA spe-cialist. To find the nearestD R C , v i s i t h t t p : / /asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm.

If you don’t have inter-net access, or require ser-

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Callers should refer totheir nine-digit registra-tion number, which is lo-c a t e d o n a l lcommunications receivedfrom FEMA and helps usassist you.

HIGHLANDS ROTARYCLUB NEWS

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Rotary welcomes newestmember “Andy” Scott

The Highlands Rotary Club is currently lookingfor new members. Above, President Tricia Scottwelcomes the newest member, Andy Scott. Ifyou are interested in more information, call 281-426-3558.

Terry Sain speaks on his candidacy

Terry Sain is running for the Legislature District128, previously held by Wayne Smith. Above,Sain and Smith at the Highlands Rotary.

Terry Sain, currentlya city councilman inBaytown, spoke recent-ly at the Highlands Ro-tary Club about hiscandidacy for District128 Legislative seat.

Sain will be filingsoon for the Primaryelection, to be held inMarch 2018.

Sain said the main

issues he is interested inare Education financing,and a coastal barrier toprotect Galveston Bay andsurrounding land from astorm surge.

On education, Sainthought that some form ofschool vouchers might passthe legislature, but was notin favor of taking the mon-ey from public education.

As an environment en-gineer, he thought that acoastal barrier, or “IkeDike” was necessary, butwould require federalfunding due to its highcost.

Sain is endorsed in hiselection bid by the pre-vious Representative forDistrict 128, WayneSmith, and Baytownmayor Stephen DonCar-los.

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Annual San Jacinto Pilot ClubSpaghetti Dinner

The 30th annual San Jacinto Pilot Club Spaguetti Dinner& Auction has been set for Saturday, October 14, 2017from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Live Auction begins at 1:00p.m. at Baldree building located at 13828 Corpus Christi St.(behind Grayson Center), $10 dinner tickets. Proceeds aredonated back to the community for scholarships and com-munity programs. For more information, please call 281-221-1616.

Evening San Jacinto Pilot ClubThis newly chartered club meets on on the 1st Tuesday

of each month at 7 pm at the Woodforest PresbyterianChurch. For more information, see the Facebook page en-titled Evening San Jacinto Pilot Club or call 832-264-1565 /832-289-4762.

Galena Park Senior Dance Senior Dance is every Monday at the Alvin D. Building,

1302 Keene St., Galena Park. 7 pm - 9 pm. No cover charge.Live band Country music. Call for more information: 713-455-7335.

North Shore Senior Dance North Shore Seniors holds a dance every Thursday from

1 - 4 pm at the Grayson/Baldree Building, Corpus Christistreet. Live bands and refreshments. Cost is $ 5/per person.For more information call 713-455-3660.

The Buckshot JamboreeEnjoy Classic Country music every Saturday night from 7

pm - 10 pm with The Buckshot Jamboree at 7414 Hartmannear Old Beaumont Highway. More info, call 281-458-0729or 832-444-5000.

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The College Board named18 Channelview High Schoolstudents as Advanced Place-ment Scholars, including onewho was named as an APScholar with Honor.

The Advanced PlacementProgram provides motivatedand academically preparedstudents with the opportuni-ty to take college-level cours-es while still in high schooland to earn college credit, ad-vanced placement or both forsuccessful performance on theAP Exams. The College Boardrecognizes several levels of

College Board honors 18 CHS studentsas Advanced Placement Scholars

achievement based on stu-dents' performance on AP Ex-ams.

CHS senior Freddy Aguirrewas honored as an AP Schol-ar with Honor. Aguirre was ajunior at time he took the test,along with several other class-mates that were named APScholars, including Jose Alva-rado, Savannah Bailey, Di-anne Camarillo, AshleyGelato and Ivan Lopez.

AP Scholars that took thetest as seniors and graduatedthis past May include, IsraelAmador, Jose Garcia, Vianca

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“We place a strong empha-sis on college and career readi-ness,” CHS Principal RobertLaird said. “The AP programis indeed a more rigorous andchallenging course of studyand these students that havebeen honored have successful-ly proven themselves.”

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Jackie Young told theStar that she was pleasedwith the decision, butwould continue to be en-gaged in the issue, and bea “watchdog” over the re-moval project.

One opponent to the de-cision, the “KeepItCapped”group, issued the followingstatement:

Statement From McGinnesIndustrial Maintenance Corp.(MIMC) Regarding the U.S.EPA’s Record of Decision

“We cannot support aplan for the site that pro-vides less protection to allaffected communities thanthe existing cap alreadyhas provided. We are deep-ly concerned that the deci-sion announced todaycould result in a release tothe San Jacinto River anddownstream areas. We dis-agree with EPA’s claim thatthe local or downstreamareas can be protected dur-ing removal. We will reviewU.S. EPA’s Record of Deci-sion in its entirety.”

Here is the full text of the EPApress release, and the FinalRECORD OF DECISION:

DALLAS – (Oct. 11, 2017) Thecleanup plan to address highlytoxic dioxin contamination at the

San Jacinto Waste Pits Super-fund site in Harris County, Tex-as has been approved. Theselected remedy will protect hu-man health and the environmentby removing highly contaminat-ed material from the site and se-curing less contaminated areas.The plan provides certainty topeople living near the site by per-manently addressing risk posedby the contamination. It also pro-vides certainty to other econom-ic interests including thebusinesses that rely on the SanJacinto River for navigation andthe Interstate-10 transportationcorridor.

“Today, we are announcing ourdecision to ensure the San Jacin-to site is cleaned up for the bene-fit of the entire community,” saidEPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.“As exemplified today, EPA is pri-oritizing Superfund clean-up bymaking decisions in a decisive,timely manner. The San JacintoWaste Pits site was added to theNational Priority List nearly adecade ago, and I am pleased toannounce a decision has beenmade to permanently address thehighly toxic materials to ensurehealth and safety in the sur-rounding communities.”

EPA’s cleanup plan includesinstalling engineering controlssuch as cofferdams before exca-vating almost 212,000 cubicyards of dioxin contaminatedmaterial for disposal. A smallamount of material will stay onthe site where controls will pre-vent access, eliminate off-site mi-gration and monitor the natural

recovery into the future. The es-timated cost for the remedy is$115 million and is cost-effective;representing a reasonable valuefor the cost incurred.

EPA’s final cleanup plan,called a Record of Decision, ad-dresses comments on the pro-posed plan concerning the risk ofwater spreading dioxin contami-nation downstream by installingcontrols such as cofferdams toallow for dry excavation of thewaste material. Changes in theconstruction method will effec-tively eliminate any potential forspreading contamination todownstream areas. The $97 mil-lion proposed plan outlined wetexcavation of material.

The Superfund site consists oftwo sets of impoundments, orpits, built in the mid-1960s fordisposing solid and liquid pulpand paper mill wastes that arecontaminated with polychlorinat-ed dibenzopdioxins (dioxins) andpolychlorinated dibenzofurans(furans). In 2011, the impound-ments were covered with an ar-mored cap as a temporary way tocontain the contaminants.

EPA’s decision, fully explainedin the Record of Decision, is basedon extensive studies of the con-tamination, human health risks,and environmental risks of thissite. The final cleanup plan con-siders the ever-changing San Ja-cinto River, which encroaches onthe site, and protecting importantdownstream resources includingthe Galveston Bay estuary.

EPA’s selected remedy willpermanently address the highly

toxic dioxin waste materials,meets the federal regulatory re-quirements of the National Con-tingency Plan for cleanup ofhazardous sites, and is protectiveof public health and the environ-ment. EPA will release an Admin-istrative Record, which consistsof all documents used to supportits selected remedy.

EPA added the San JacintoWaste Pits site to the NationalPriorities List of Superfund sitesin 2008, after testing revealedcontamination from dioxins andfurans near the waste pits. Thenorthern set of impoundments,about 14 acres in size, is locatedon the western bank of the SanJacinto River, north of the Inter-state-10 bridge over the San Ja-cinto River. These northernimpoundments are partially sub-merged in the river. The south-ern impoundment, less than 20acres in size, is located on a smallpeninsula that extends south ofthe Interstate-10 bridge. EPA isthe lead agency for addressingthe site and cleaning up the con-tamination, with support fromseveral state partners and theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Administrative Record,including the Record of Decision,for the San Jacinto River WastePits Superfund Site is availableonline at: https://www.epa.gov/tx/sjrwp and at the following loca-tions:

Stratford Branch Library509 Stratford StreetHighlands, Texas 77562

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A month has nowpassed since HurricaneHarvey began wreak-ing havoc on SoutheastTexas. For six days,the storm dumpedrecord amounts ofrainfall across ourregion. Thousands ofhomes were swallowedup by floodwaters –upending the lives offamilies, businesses,and communities.

The impact wasdevastating andwidespread, but in themidst of this devasta-tion, we have seenincredible stories ofbravery, compassionand resiliency. Oneman, with his ownhome flooding, took hisboat and rescuedeveryone in his entirecommunity. The peoplethere call him thesavior of Rose City.

While visiting ashelter, I spoke with alittle girl who told me,"During the hurricane,we were standing onmy grandmother’sstaircase, watching thewater rise when myuncle came bustingthrough the frontdoors, driving his boat!Normally, my grand-mother would havebeen mad at him forbusting in her prettydouble doors, but wewere so happy to seehim! He loaded all of usinto the boat and droveus to safety!"

There were alsocountless stories ofbravery from lawenforcement, firstresponders and volun-teer firemen. Theseheroes still reported forduty despite many oftheir own homes beingflooded – working longhours to help rescuetheir fellow neighbors.

This happened allacross the Texas GulfCoast, and the storiesgo on and on: neighborshelping neighbors,communities helpingcommunities, strangershelping strangers. Butthat is what we do inEast Texas.

No one waits aroundto be told what to do.We are people of action,and we act when wesee a need. Our com-munities are strongand through our faithin God, we take care ofone another in times ofneed regardless of ourown means. It is ourshared value for ourfellow man that makesthe difference.

AUSTIN — Gov. GregAbbott and members ofLone Star State’s congres-sional delegation last weeksigned a letter seeking$18.7 billion in Texas-spe-cific Hurricane Harvey re-lief and recovery fundingin the next federal supple-mental appropriations bill.

Meanwhile, the TexasDepartment of EmergencyManagement Commissionis working with countyjudges and mayors to se-cure funding and resourc-es requested by those localofficials.

John Sharp, who headsthe commission, testifiedalong with other state offi-cials before the TexasHouse AppropriationsCommittee at a meeting inHouston last week exam-ining recovery costs. In histestimony, Sharp urged of-ficials in Harris Countyand other hurricane-stricken counties to submitthe FEMA-required Re-quest for Public Assistanceforms by Oct. 31.

Sharp speculated thatthe $140 billion early esti-mate of Hurricane Harveyrecovery costs would beturn out to be low.

Revenue total increasesTexas Comptroller

Glenn Hegar on Oct. 5 an-nounced state sales taxrevenue totaled $2.36 bil-lion in September, anamount 10.4 percent morethan collected in Septem-ber 2016.

“The double-digitgrowth in sales tax reve-nue was due to increasedspending in the oil andnatural gas related sec-tors,” Hegar said. “Butmoderate growth was evi-dent in sectors fueled pri-marily by consumerspending, including retailtrade and telecommunica-tions services.”

Total sales tax revenuefor the three months end-ing in September 2017 isup 5.5 percent compared tothe same period a year ago,Hegar added.

AG opines onnaloxone

Texas Attorney GeneralKen Paxton on Oct. 4 re-leased his official opinionthat under the TexasHealth and Safety Code,law enforcement agenciesin Texas are authorized toreceive prescriptions ofnaloxone, a drug to treatopioid overdoses.

Lt. GovernorPatrickreiteratessupport forSchoolDistrictsImpacted byHurricaneHarvey

AUSTIN - October9, 2017 – Lt. Gov.Dan Patrick reiterat-ed his support todayfor a proposal byTexas EducationAgency (TEA) Com-missioner MikeMorath to adjustaverage daily atten-dance (ADA) fundingfor schools that wereimpacted by Hurri-cane Harvey. OnSeptember 12, thelieutenant governormet with nearly 45superintendents fromRegion IV in South-east Texas to discussthe impact of Hurri-cane Harvey on theirdistricts. At thattime, Patrick told theschool leaders that hehad informed TEACommissionerMorath that hesupported fundingadjustments thatwould hold schoolsharmless for enroll-ment gains or lossesthey might suffer asa result of the storm.The lieutenantgovernor issued thisstatement todaywhen CommissionerMorath announcedthat TEA is movingforward with theadjustment forschools that qualify:

“Almost a monthago, I met with manysuperintendentswhose districts wereimpacted by thehurricane. I pledgedmy support forincreasing fundingfor schools that gainstudents because ofdisplacement fromthe storm and hold-ing funding atcurrent levels forschools that losestudents because ofdisplacement. Thiswill allow thoseschools to get back tofull operation farmore quickly. Icommend Commis-sioner Morath for hisleadership on thisissue. We guardedthe Rainy Day Fundthis past session sothat we would havethe resources tohandle this kind ofdisaster. We willneed every dollaravailable to usmoving forward.”

Babin: Together, WeWill Rebuild and ComeBack Stronger

In that same Texasspirit, our office hasbeen working tirelesslyto help people get backon their feet. We havebeen spreading staffout across our ninecounties, setting upmobile offices toprovide constituentswith one-on-oneassistance in applyingfor help and ensuringthey have access to acomputer.

But many are still invery much need ofassistance. This wasmade clear when over800 residents recentlyshowed up for ourdisaster recovery townhall meetings to gettheir questions an-swered directly fromFEMA, SBA, USDAand other state andfederal agencies.

Here are threethings that everyoneneeds to know:

1. The deadline toapply for FEMAassistance is October24, 2017. Visitwww.disasterassistance.govto file a claim. This isthe first step in receiv-ing assistance.

2. If you areinitially denied byFEMA, be sure to filean appeal. Everyapplicant has the rightto appeal. Many peopledo get an initial denialfrom FEMA for avariety of reasons. Wehighly recommend thatyou appeal the denial.Our staff is here toassist you in thatprocess. While we can’tguarantee a reversal,we can make sureFEMA gives you fulland fair treatment.

3. You do nothave to wait for aninspector to removedebris. But be absolute-ly sure to document alldamage extensively forfuture reference.

We encourage allflood victims to visitwww.fema.gov/disas-ter/4332 to find otherimportant informationon filing an insuranceclaim, mucking yourhome and generalguidance on the recov-ery process. If you runinto any problems,please do not hesitateto contact our office.We are ready and eagerto help. It is an honorto serve the goodpeople of SoutheastTexas. Together, wewill recover andrebuild and come backstronger.

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Abbott, Texas delegation askCongress for hurricane relief funds

The opinion, written inresponse to an inquiry bythe Texas Medical Board,says that a state lawpassed in 2015 permits theprescription and dispens-ing of an opioid antagonistto persons at risk of expe-riencing an overdose, alongwith any person in a posi-tion to assist in an over-dose emergency.

Paxton said the Legisla-ture “made clear its intentthat the law authorizesboth individuals and lawenforcement agencies toobtain opioid antagonistsby prescription.”

TxDOT campaignbegins

The Texas Departmentof Transportation on Oct. 5rolled out its “Plan WhileYou Can” sober-ride cam-paign with football seasonin full swing.

“Football is big in Texasand while fans make plansto attend games, watchparties and tailgatingevents, we also stronglyurge them to plan for a so-ber ride,” said TxDOT Ex-ecutive Director JamesBass. “Before you drink,make a game plan to gethome safely. It’s a decisionthat could save lives.”

During the 2016 footballseason there were 10,494alcohol-related trafficcrashes in Texas and thosecrashes resulted in 424 fa-talities and 996 serious in-juries, according to TxDOT.

Patrick namespanelists

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick onOct. 6 appointed four mem-bers to the new Texas Com-mission on Public School

Finance.Patrick’s appointees in-

cluded Senate EducationChair Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood; Sen. PaulBettencourt, R-Houston;Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas,and Dr. Doug Killian, su-perintendent of Pfluger-ville ISD.

In addition to Patrick’sappointees, the governorand the speaker of theHouse each will appointfour members and thechair of the State Board ofEducation will appoint onemember.

The commission is theresult of House Bill 21, leg-islation passed by statelawmakers in the specialsession of the Legislaturelast summer.

The commission istasked with developingand making recommenda-tions for improvements tothe current public schoolfinance system or for newmethods of financing pub-lic schools.

“For the first time innearly four decades, legis-lators will be convened toexclusively examine thestate’s school finance sys-tem and recommend thebest path forward for ourstate,” Patrick said in anews release.

DPS urges vigilanceThe Texas Department

of Public Safety on Oct. 5called on Texans to be ex-tra vigilant after the Oct.1 mass shooting in Las Ve-gas in which a lone gun-man killed 59 people andinjured more than 500 oth-ers.

DPS Director StevenMcCraw urged Texans tokeep a sharp eye out forpotential crime and terror-ist activity in their commu-nities and to reportsuspicious behaviors to lo-cal authorities or the de-partment’s iWATCHwebsite atwww.iwatchtx.org.

McCraw said the publicplays a “potentially crucialrole” in helping law en-forcement combat groupsand lone-wolf actors intenton harming others.

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Lynn Ray Svec

Lynn Ray gained hisangel wings and enteredhis Heavenly Home on Fri-day, October 6, 2017. Hewas born on August 31,1960 in Baytown, TX. toRaymond and Ruby Svec.

He was a man with lim-ited physical abilities, how-ever, his mind wasbrilliant. He enjoyed visit-ing with family andfriends, was an avid sportsfan, and was always up todate on current events andhappenings. He enjoyedthe Czech Fest, the Renais-sance Fest and he nevermet a stranger.

In his younger years, heattended Sacred HeartSchool in Crosby and thenCrosby High School. Hegraduated in 1978. Lynnthen attended Lee College.Crosby State Bank was hisplace of employment foralmost 25 years where hemade many friendsthroughout those years.

He is preceded in deathby his parents Raymondand Ruby Svec, his Mater-nal Grandparents Alfredand Sophie Raschke andPaternal GrandparentsJohn and Annie Svec.

Left to cherish his mem-ory is Shirley and JoeSebesta who cared for him.Other family members arecousins and many friendsthat he loved and cared for.

GuillermoGrimaldo

Guillermo Grimaldo, 74,of Galena Park, Texas,went to be with his Heav-enly Father and LordJesus Christ on Saturday,October 7, 2017.

Funeral services will beheld 10:00 a.m., Saturday,October 14, 2017. Burial tofollow at Hayes Grace me-morial Park. Visitation willbe 6:00 – 8:000 p.m., Fri-day, October 13, 2017 atEmken Linton FuneralHome in Texas City.

He was born November14, 1942 in Nueva Rosita,Coahuila, to the late JesusCerda Grimaldo and The-odora Gonzales Grimaldo.He leaves behind his Lov-ing Wife of 48 years, Val-entina Grimaldo,Daughter Diana GrimaldoGarza, Son Luis GuillermoGrimaldo, and Grandchil-dren Roberto Moya II andGrace Elizabeth Garza.Brother Jesse Grimaldo,Sisters Maria Ruiz, MariaEsther Puente, Juanita G.Aguirre, Virginia Martin-ez, Ruth Grimaldo, RachelCanas and Marta Alvara.

On Saturday, October14, 2017, the Crosby Volun-teer Fire Department ishosting an Open House atStation #2, 123 S. Dia-mondhead Blvd, in Crosby.The Open House is beingheld in celebration of the75th Anniversary of thefire department. The eventwill be from 4:00 p.m. un-til 7:00 p.m.

The community is invit-ed to come out and visitwith current firefighters.There will be activities for

He is proceeded in deathby Sisters, Rosaelia Grim-aldo, Evangelina Quiroz,and Brother Raul Grimal-do. He was a loyal, dedicat-ed part of General Electric(GE) in both his homes ofChicago and Houston forover 40 years. He was ded-icated to Churches in theJacinto City area and amember of First BaptistChurch and GethsemaneBaptist Church, beforefinding a home at SecondBaptist Church.

Pallbearers are LuisGuillermo Grimaldo, Rob-erto Moya II, Anthony I.Garza, Abraham M. Ruiz,James M. Puente, DavidM. Villamil, Abraham D.Grimaldo and Alfredo Ca-bral.

Visitation will be onWednesday, October 11 atSterling White FuneralHome from 4:00 pm- 7:00pm. Funeral services willbe held at 10:00 am onThursday, October 12, atCrosby Brethren Church,5202 Church St., Crosby,Tx 77532 with Dr. LarryKoslovsky officiating.

Many thanks to all whohave been friends withLynn and for the time youshared with him, being ita visit or a phone call. Eachone was important to him.In lieu of Flowers the fam-ily asks that donations bemade in Lynn Ray’s mem-ory to the Crosby BrethrenChurch Memorial Fund orthe Muscular DystrophyAssociation 222 South Riv-erside Plaza Suite 1500Chicago, Illinois 60606. Tosend the family condolenc-es please visitwww.sterlingwhite.com

CHURCH LISTINGSCROSBY, HIGHLANDS,HUFFMAN, BAYTOWN

ANGLICAN CHURCH• Church of the Resurrection,meeting at Crosby BrethrenChurch, 5202 1st Street, Cros-by. 832-661-9693.APOSTOLIC CHURCH• First Apostolic Church of High-lands, 1211 S. Main St. High-lands. 281-426-4133ASSEMBLY OF GOD• Crosby Gospel Assembly, 633Kenning Rd., Crosby, 281-328-2516• First Assembly of God, 406 N.Magnolia St., Highlands, 281-426-3170• Gospel Lighthouse, 8218John Martin Rd., Baytown, 281-421-1168BAPTIST• Calvary Baptist, 2217 Huff-man Eastgate Rd., Huffman,281-324-3409• Highlands Baptist, 111 E. Ca-nal Rd., Highlands, 281-426-2470• Northeast Freeway Baptist,1635 Runneberg Rd., Crosby,281-328-2723• Unity Baptist, 2625 Broad Dr.,Highlands, 281-426-4223• Iglesia Bautista Comunidad,5323 Highway 90, Crosby, 281-421-9810. “Venid y te Harem-os Bien”BAPTIST-Missionary• Antioch Missionary Baptist,2500 Harris St., Highlands,281-426-6565.• First Missionary BaptistChurch, 301 Cypress Avenue,Crosby, 281-462-7634.• Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist,315 Nod, Crosby, 281-328-4650• True Vine Missionary Baptist,404 Oak Ave., Crosby, 281-328-7637• Shiloh Missionary BaptistChurch, 12418 Crosby Rd.,Crosby, 281-328-1851BAPTIST-Southern• First Baptist- Crosby, 615Runneberg Rd.,Crosby, 281-328-2564• First Baptist- Highlands, N.Magnolia at Wallisville, High-lands, 281-426-4551• First Baptist- Huffman, 25503FM 2100, Huffman, 281-324-1888• Northside Baptist, 317 Bar-bers Hill Rd., Highlands, 281-426-5415• Second Baptist, 400 E. Wall-isville Rd., Highlands, 281-426-5557• Crosby New Hope BaptistChurch, 18319 FM 2100, Cros-by, 281-328-6086BRETHREN• Crosby Brethren, 5202 1st St.,Crosby, 281-328-2442CATHOLIC• Holy Family, 7122 WhitingRock, Baytown, 281-426-8448• Sacred Heart, 915 RunnebergRd., Crosby, 281-328-4871

• St. Martin De Porres, 12606FM 2100, Crosby, 281-328-4451• St. Jude Thaddeus, 800 S.Main St. , Highlands, 281-843-2422• St. Phillip the Apostle, 23083rd St.,Huffman, 281-324-1478CHURCH OF CHRIST• Church of Christ at WallisvilleRd., 1500 E. Wallisville Rd.,281-426-7557.• Crosby Church of Christ, 3737Hwy 90, Crosby, 281-328-3496• Highlands Church of Christ,214 Clear Lake Rd., Highlands,281-426-2742• Barrett Station Church ofChrist, 281-328-7882CHURCH OF GOD• First Pentecostal Church ofGod, 1328 Old Atascocita, Huff-man, 281-324-1518• Harvest Time Church of God,495 S. Diamondhead Blvd.,Crosby, 281-462-8060CHURCH OF GODIN CHRIST• Mt. Rose Church of God inChrist, 13000 FM 2100, Cros-by, 281-328-1314EPISCOPAL• Church of the Resurrection,5202 Churhc St., Crosby.INDEPENDENT• Crosby Church, 5725 Hwy 90,Crosby and 30673 HuffmanCleveland Rd., Huffman, 281-328-1310• Huffman Church, 1707 Huff-man Eastgate Rd., Huffman,281-324-3705• New Covenant of Faith, 12217Holly Rd., Crosby, 281-328-1315• Restoration House, 1609Jones Rd., Highlands, 281-843-4000• Son Harvest, 2027 FM 1942,Crosby, 281-543-2860.LUTHERAN• Our Shepherd, 19704 FM2100, Huffman, 281-324-2422METHODIST• Crosby United Methodist,1334 Runneberg Rd., Crosby,281-328-2616• Highlands United Methodist,107 W. Houston St., Highands,281-426-3614• Lake Houston United Method-ist, 23606 FM 2100, Huffman,281-324-1541

NON DENOMINA-TION• Lifepoint Church, 9235 NorthHighway 146, Baytown, Tx.77523. 281-576-5452.

UNITED PENTECOS-TAL CHURCH• Pentecostals of Crosby502Pine at Hwy 90 Crosby, TX77532(281) 328-5054. Sunday

10 AM. Wednesday 7 PM. Pas-tor Kerry D. Lee

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD•Galena Park Assembly ofGod, 1211 2nd. St., GalenaPark, TX. 713-455-0836.BAPTIST•New Life Baptist Church ofEast Houston, 18570 VanRoad, Houston, 77049. 281-456-0082•Second Baptist Church, 191318th. St., Galena Park, TX. 713-672-9232.•Second Baptist Church, 10501Muscatine, Jacinto City, TX.713-674-8463.•St. Matthew Baptist Church,119 Fidelity, Houston, TX. 713-674-0062.•First Baptist Church, 1505 1st.St., Galena Park, TX. 713-455-1261.•Macedonia Baptist Church,1230 Maxnie Street, Houston,TX. 77049. 713-674-6607.BAPTIST-Southern•Dell Dale Avenue BaptistChurch, 402 Dell Dale Avenue,Channelview, TX. 281-452-3704.•South Drive Baptist Church,15229 South Drive, Channel-view, TX. 77530. 281-452-4500.•First Baptist Church of JacintoCity, 10701 Wiggins, JacintoCity, TX 77029. 713-672-2802.•Beaumont Place BaptistChurch, 13101 Ivydale Street,Houtson, TX. 77049.•First Baptist Church of Gale-na Park, 206 Woofle St., 77547.713-455-1261.CATHOLIC•St. Andrew Roman CatholicChurch, 827 Sheldon Rd.,Channelview, TX. 281-452-9865.•Our Lady of Fatima, 1705 8thSt., Galena Park, TX. 713-675-0981.CHURCH OF CHRIST•2nd. St. Church of Christ,15821 2nd St., Channelview,TX. -281-452-4049.•Channelview Church of Christ,1301 Sheldon Rd., Channel-view, Tx. 281-452-7129.•Galena Park Church of Christ,301 Holland Ave, Galena Park,TX. 713-455-0826.EPISCOPAL•St. Timothy’s EpiscopalChurch, 13125 Indianapolis St.,Houston, 713-451-2909.HOLINESS•Bible Missionary Church,10246 Fairfax St., Jacinto City.713-671-3500.METHODIST•Old River Terrace United Meth-odist Church, 16102 East Free-way, Channelview, TX.281-452-2861.•Galena Park United Methodist,1705 1st. St., Galena Park, TX.713-672-0245.•Holy Trinity United Methodist,13207 Orleans St., Houston,Tx. 713-453-7203.

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BIBLE TRIVIAby Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Boaz in theOld or New Testament or nei-ther?

2. Whose first chapter be-gins, "Paul, an apostle of JesusChrist by the commandment ofGod"? 1 Timothy, Titus, James,2 John

3. From Acts 16, what Asiancity was the home of Lydia?Derbe, Thyatira, Samaria, Jer-icho

4. In John 2, where didJesus work his first miracle?Ur, Cana, Antioch, Thessaloni-ca

5. From 2 Samuel, whokilled a giant having 12 fingersand 12 toes? Mephibosheth,Jambres, Abimelech, Jonathan

6. In John 11, what city washome to Mary, Martha andLazarus? Corinth, Gaza, Beth-any, Sardis

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2)1 Timothy; 3) Thyatira; 4)Cana; 5) Jonathan; 6) Bethany

Crosby VolunteerFire Departmentcelebrates 75 years

kids of all ages and give-aways for kids as well.Free BBQ sandwiches andhot dogs will available un-til gone. Apparatus of thefire department will be ondisplay as well as severaldemonstrations.

This is a great opportu-nity for members of thecommunity to stop by andshow their appreciation forall the hard work thesevolunteers give to the com-munity every day.

October Boo Bashand Pumpkin Patch

Annual EastsideVeteran’s Celebration

November 11, 2017 at Crosby American LegionDavid H. McNerney Post 658, 14890 FM 2100,Crosby, Texas. Visit www.EastsideVeteransCelebration.com for more details.

Saturday, October 28from 10 am to 3 pm. Cros-by Community Center’s 8thannual Boo Bash andPumpkin Patch Fund-Rais-er is fun for the whole fam-ily. Due to the effects on thecommunity from HurricaneHarvey, the children’s ac-tivities will be FREE thisyear. These free activitiesinclude the pumpkin patch,children’s crafts, carnivalgames, and the hayride.Other festival activities in-clude concessions, vendorbooths, silent auction and

more! Raffle tickets are $1each or 6 for $5. Exhibitsand Shows include:

10 am - 3 pm CreepyCrawly Tarantula’s

11:30 am- noon CrosbyCenter Line Dancers

noon-1 pm Yellow RoseCloggers

1 pm - 1:30 pm REFITRevolution

1:30 -pm - 2 pm Ladiesand Lords

The Crosby COmmuni-ty Center is located at 409Hare Rd., Crosby 77532.281-462-0543.

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I’m so glad you asked.Her name is Danielle andyes, she is pretty.Danielle officially joinedour amazing team atPineforest Jewelry a littlemore than one year ago. Isay “officially” becauseshe actually spent muchof her growing years hereat our store. I know thismay sound a littleunusual but not when youlearn that Danielle isactually my Granddaugh-ter. She fell in love withjewelry at a very earlyage and would investcountless hours learningabout gold, gems and thevarious jewelry makingtechniques and repairprocesses.

Danielle is knowledge-able about most facets ofthe jewelry business andis learning more each andevery day. Like all of ourassociates and employeeshere at PineforestJewelry, she is focused onensuring that our custom-ers receive a “WOW”experience during everyvisit to our familyoriented and welcomingstore.

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Prize for CommunityCollege Excellence recog-nizes outstanding achieve-ments that result incommunity college studentsuccess

PASADENA, Texas —San Jacinto College wasnamed today as one of thetop 150 community colleg-es eligible to compete forthe 2019 Aspen Prize forCommunity College Excel-lence, the nation’s signa-ture recognition of highachievement and perfor-mance in America’s com-munity colleges. SanJacinto College was select-ed from a pool of more than1,100 public two-year col-leges nationwide to com-pete for the $1 millionAspen Prize.

Awarded every twoyears since 2011, the As-pen Prize recognizes insti-tutions with outstandingachievements in four ar-eas: learning; certificateand degree completion;employment and earnings;and high levels of accessand success for minorityand low-income students.Earlier this year, San Ja-cinto College was named a2017 Aspen Institute Ris-ing Star recipient.

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capabilities that earlierthis year, we promotedher to Sales Manager. Ofcourse I am bias in myfeelings and opinions ofDanielle, being her GrandFather. With that inmind, I welcome each ofyou to come in and meetDanielle for yourself. I’mconfident you will soonagree that she has foundher calling. Ask herabout most any jewelryitem in our store and shewill usually have a veryin-depth understandingof the design, the manu-facturer and the historyof the piece.

We are all proud ofDanielle however, Lindaand I are especially proudof the amazing youngwoman that she hasbecome…right before ourvery eyes.

If you have questionspertaining to jewelry,watches, diamonds,precious stones, preciousmetals, and other ques-tions related to the jewelryindustry, emailjmills@pineforestjewelry.com.

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San Jacinto College again eligiblefor $1 million Aspen Prize

Institute for the work thatis being done here at SanJacinto College,” said Dr.Brenda Hellyer, San Jacin-to College Chancellor. “Wewere humbled to haveearned the Rising Staraward which placed us asone of the top five collegesearlier this year, but weknow that our work is nev-er done. Our faculty andstaff continue to find newand innovative ways tokeep our students engagedand on a path to completetheir certificate or associ-ate degree. At the end ofthe day, we know our workis about changing lives andthat happens with our stu-dents completing whatthey start. We want them

to have the skills andknowledge they need tomove on to a four-year uni-versity or enter the work-force in a rewardingcareer.”

Nearly half of Ameri-ca’s college students attendcommunity colleges, withmore than seven millionstudents – youth and adultlearners – working towardcertificates and degrees inthese institutions acrossthe country.

San Jacinto College willmove forward to the nextround of the competitionfor the Aspen Prize forCommunity College Excel-lence by submitting an ap-plication to be reviewedthrough a rigorous evalu-ation for a spot on the top10 Aspen Prize finalistslist. The top 10 finalistswill be named in May 2018.The Aspen Institute willthen conduct site visits toeach of the finalists andcollect additional qualita-tive data. A distinguishedPrize jury will select agrand prize winner,finalist(s) with distinction,and rising star(s) in Spring2019.

A full list of the select-ed colleges and details onthe selection process areavailable on the Aspen In-stitute College ExcellenceProgram website.

Helen LouiseWilliamson

Helen Louise William-son, 74, of Houston, Texas,passed into her heavenlyhome on October 10, 2017.

Known to family andmany friends as "Sugar",Helen was born January26, 1943 in Louisville,Kentucky to parents, Elm-er Lewis & Helen MarieLitsey. She married, A.L.Williamson on November23, 1968. She worked as acarhop at the old Prince'sHamburger on Federal Rd.for 50 years and was abooth manager at Shef-field's Grocery for 20 years.She was an avid animallover, loved people and allwere welcome in her home.

She is preceded in deathby her parents. She is sur-vived by her husband of 48years, A.L. Williamson; bychildren, Clifford William-son & wife, Laurie; NancyWilliamson Ainsworth;Daniel Williamson & wife,Patricia; and Kelly Roper;as well as by grandchil-dren, Chase & ClaudiaA i n s w o r t h , C o r e yA i n s w o r t h , B r i d g e t tSzepesi, Autumn Norman,Xavier Ainsworth and bynumerous great-grandchil-dren, nieces, nephews,friends and family.

A visitation will be heldFriday evening from 5-8:00p.m.at Carter ConleyFuneral Home. GravesideServices will be 1:00 p.m.Saturday, October 14,2017 at Piney Grove Cem-etery, in Gallatin, Texasunder the direction of Au-try Funeral Home.

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The Channelview Falcon Marching Band performed Oct. 7 at the Galena Park ISD MarchingContest with 30 other bands in the Houston area. The Falcon Band and Color Guard placedthird in the Class 6A division. For the second year in a row, CHS will also host the UILRegion 19 Marching Band competition on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Ray Maddry Memorial Stadium.The Channelview Band will perform at 8 p.m. For the complete performance schedule, logon to www.texasmusicforms.com/regions.

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2017 Property Tax Rates in Harris CountyEmergency Services District 2

This notice concerns the 2017 property tax rates for Harris County Emergency Services District 2. Itpresents information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual tax rate the taxing unitused to determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same totaltaxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is thehighest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers start rollback procedures. In each case theserates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable proper-ty) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.

Last year's tax rate:

Last year's operating taxes $1,357,059

Last year's debt taxes $0

Last year's total taxes $1,357,059

Last year's tax base $4,523,530,000

Last year's total tax rate $0.0300/$100

This year's effective tax rate:

Last year's adjusted taxes

(after subtracting taxes on lost property) $1,355,850

÷ This year's adjusted tax base

(after subtracting value of new property) $4,563,768,636

=This year's effective tax rate $0.0297/$100

(Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices

and holds hearings.)

This year's rollback tax rate:

Last year's adjusted operating taxes $1,341,983

(after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting for any transferred function, tax increment

financing, state criminal justice mandate, and/or enhanced indigent healthcare expenditures)

÷ This year's adjusted tax base $4,563,768,636

=This year's effective operating rate $0.0294/$100

x 1.08=this year's maximum operating rate $0.0317/$100

+ This year's debt rate $0.0000/$100

= This year's total rollback rate $0.0317/$100

Statement of Increase/DecreaseIf Harris County Emergency Service District 2 adopts a 2017 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate

of $0.0297 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2016 taxes by $46,229.

Schedule A - Unencumbered Fund BalanceThe following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the

fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation.

Type of Property Tax Fund BalanceUnencumbered Fund Balance $2,969,000

Schedule B - 2017 Debt ServiceThe unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes.

These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable).

Principal or Contract Interest to be Other Amounts Total PaymentDescription of Debt Payment to be Paid from Paid from to be Paid

Property Taxes Property Taxes

None 0 0 0 0

Total required for 2017 debt service $0- Amount (if any) paid from Schedule A $0- Amount (if any) paid from other resources $0- Excess collections last year $0= Total to be paid from taxes in 2017 $0+ Amount added in anticipation that the unit willcollect only 100.00% of its taxes in 2017 $0= Total debt levy $0

This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can in-spect a copy of the full calculations at 1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002.

Name of person preparing this notice: Ann Harris Bennett Title: Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Date Prepared: 10/02/2017

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Notice is hereby given that the E-Slate Voting equipment that will be used in the Cityof Galena Park Local Option Special Election held on November 7, 2017 will be testedon October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 2000 Clinton Dr., Galena Park, TX 77547to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes casted for the proposition and on allmeasures.

Por la presente se da aviso que el equipo de votación E-Slate que se usará en laElección Especial de Opción Local que se llevará a cabo el 7 de noviembre de 2017, seprobará el 18 de octubre de 2017 a las 10:00 a.m. en el ayuntamiento de la Cuidad deGalena Park con dirección en la Calle Clinton, No. 2000 Galena Park, TX 77547 paradeterminar si el equipo contará con exactitud los votos para la propuesta y sobre todoslos proyectos de ley.

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Notice of City of Galena Park, TexasLocal Option Special Election

To the Registered Voters of Galena Park, Harris County, Texas

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Galena Park, Texas, hasordered and scheduled a Special Election (the “Election”) for November 7, 2017, between thehours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City ofGalena Park, Texas a proposition to legalize the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages includingmixed beverages.

Section 1. Proposed Proposition. The text of the proposed proposition isas follows:

PROPOSED PROPOSITION

1) TO LEGALIZE THE LEGAL SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INCLUDING MIXEDBEVERAGES Section 2. Persons entitled to vote. Only voters of the City of Galena Park, Texas who arequalified under state and federal law shall be allowed to vote in the Election, and each voter shallvote at the polling place designed for the election precinct in which such voters resides: TheElection Day Polling Location are at the Following Counties.

Precincts and Polling Places:Precinct 208Polling Place:City Hall 2000 Clinton DriveGalena Park, Texas 77547

Precinct 81Polling Place:Alvin D. Baggett Community Building1302 Keene StreetGalena Park, Texas 77547

Section 3. Early Voting by Personal Appearance. Early voting by personal appearance shall be held at the City Hall, 2000 Clinton Drive, GalenaPark, Texas 77547 and at the Alvin Baggett Community Building, 1302 Keene Street, GalenaPark, Texas 77547.

Hours for Early Voting by Person Appearance

October 23 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.October 24 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.October 25 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.October 26 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.October 27 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.October 30 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.October 31 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.November 1 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.November 2 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.November 3 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Section 5. Ballot by MailOctober 20, 2017 is the last day to apply for a Ballot by Mail in person and October 27, 2017 is thelast day to receive an application by mail for a Ballot by Mail. Application for a Ballot by Mail andMail Ballots shall be mailed to:

Ms. Mayra GonzalesCity Secretary2000 Clinton DriveGalena Park, Texas 77547Fax to: (713) 672-1840

Additional InformationFor questions or additional information please call the City Secretary’s office at (713) 672-2556.

_____________________Mayra GonzalesCity SecretaryCity of Galena Park, Texas

Aviso de la Ciudad de Galena Park, TexasElección Especial

Para los votantes registrados de Galena Park, Condado de Harris, Texas:

SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE que la Comisión Municipal de la Ciudad de GalenaPark, Texas, ha ordenado y programado una Elección Especial (la “Elección”) para el 7 denoviembre de 2017, en el horario de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. con el fin de presentar ante losvotantes habilitados de la Ciudad de Galena Park, Texas, una proposición para legalizar laventa legal de todas bebidas incluyendo bebidas mixtas.

Sección 1. Proposición. El texto de la propuesta es el siguiente:

PROPUESTA 1) PARA LEGALIZAR LA VENTA LEGAL DE TODAS BEBIDAS INCLUYENDO BEBIDASMIXTAS

Sección 2. Personas con derecho a votar. Solamente los votantes de la Ciudad deGalena Park, Texas, que estén habilitados bajo las leyes estatales y federales, podrán votar enla Elección, y cada votante deberá votar en el lugar de votación designado para el precintoelectoral en el que reside el votante: El Lugar de votación el Día de Elección es en lossiguientes precintos.

Precintos y Lugares de Votación:

Precinto 208Lugar de Votación:City Hall 2000 Clinton DriveGalena Park, Texas 77547

Precinto 81Lugar de Votación:Alvin D. Baggett Community Building1302 Keene StreetGalena Park, Texas 77547

Sección 3. Votación Anticipada en Persona. La votación anticipada en persona se llevará a cabo en el City Hall, 2000 Clinton Drive,Galena Park, Texas 77547 y en el Alvin Bagget Community Building, 1302 Keene Street,Galena Park, Texas 77547.

Horarios de Votación Anticipada en Persona23 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.24 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.25 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.26 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.27 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m30 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.31 de Octubre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.1 de Noviembre 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.2 de Noviembre 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.3 de Noviembre 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sección 4. Boletas de Votación por correoEl 20 de Octubre es el último día para solicitar una boleta de votación por correo en persona yel 27 de Octubre de 2017 es el último día para solicitar una boleta de votación por correo . Lassolicitudes de boletas de votación por correo y los votos emitidos por correo deben enviarse a:

Ms. Mayra GonzalesCity Secretary2000 Clinton DriveGalena Park, Texas 77547Por Fax a: (713) 672-1840

Información Adicional

En caso de tener preguntas o desear información adicional, llame a la oficina de la Secretariade la Ciudad al (713)672-2556.

_____________________________Mayra GonzalesSecretaria de la CiudadCiudad de Galena Park, Texas

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