Bay Area Houston Magazine - January 2023

THERE’S A BETTER APPROACH TO CANCER CARE in Clear Lake

At Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, we treat every aspect of your cancer. Leading oncologists work with our specialists across disciplines to minimize cancer’s effects on major organs. One comprehensive team — dedicated to your individual care — uses the latest research, treatments and technology to stop your cancer. From infusion and clinical trials to surgery and reconstruction, our innovative care is available in Clear Lake.

That’s the difference between practicing medicine and leading it.

SERENDIPITY. It is a magical, fun-sounding word used to describe a happy accident, a chance encounter that opens our eyes to the unexpected. It allows us to see bridges where others see nothing.

Everyone has a serendipity story. We know by hearing all the excitement from our Magic & Awe of Serendipity Contest.

There are many aha moments, unexpected interactions, paths crossed, unplanned business encounters, doors opened, and meeting partners in an odd, fun, mysterious, wonderous, unbelievable way.

Due to the overwhelming response, the deadline to enter our Magic & Awe of Serendipity Contest is extended to March 31, 2023.

We see people opened their eyes to the unexpected, taking the leap, and capturing fruitful serendipitous romantic and business moments. They embraced the opportunity of the unexpected.

"I met my ... when I was at the ... and he said to me ... At first, I thought he was not my type until ..."

"I figured out how to repair an expensive ... at work when I was at ... putting together a ..."

"I met my future partner when he was scheduled for a ... If the other person kept the ... we would have never ..."

I was supposed to be doing work for a client when I saw ... Had I not taken this detour and seized ... I would have missed out on all the ..."

"A phenomenal business ... was discovered by accident when ... directed me to an area totally unrelated to my ... If I had not followed this path ..."

"A business relationship was greatly enhanced by my viewing ... instead of doing ... that needed to get done that ..." "I met my fiancée when I was at a ... and I ... It was the ... I did not ..."

"I was dating my ... for ... years when ... "I met my business partner when I missed the ...which lead us to ..."

Tell us YOUR story of those aha moments when you connected the dots that changed your life, your career, and rocked your world. Inspire us with those random events that set you on a new path. Bring a smile. Startle us. Share the memories.

Lorraine Castiglia, the Director of Serendipity Yacht Cruises explains, “Serendipity happens when we break out of our comfort zones by closely observing, connecting the dots, and cultivating the importance behind it all. We must seize opportunities. Paths cross, doors open, and a treasure trove of possibilities can occur; things happen for a reason. Serendipity lights the way.”

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Yachty Gras 2023 Annual Events

Mark your calendars for this year’s “Triumph of the Sea” theme as Yachty Gras reveals their plans for a spectacular upcoming evening of fun for the entire family.

On February 11, at 7:00pm the 24th annual “America’s Largest Mardi Gras Boat Parade” will take place. The parade can be viewed and experienced at many areas and marinas around Clear Lake, Seabrook and the Kemah Boardwalk. Come join in the fun as decorated boats and Krewes throw beads and trinkets to compete for the coveted annual awards. Boats will be judged on Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in Power and Sail. The VIP party and judges stand will be located at Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Company on the Kemah Boardwalk.

This year’s annual “kick off” party will be held at Lakewood Yacht Club on Saturday, January 21 from 7:00 - 11:00pm. Come join in a fun filled evening of food, dancing with “Andy and The Dreamsicles” and a cash bar. Bid on your favorite silent auction items and dress in your favorite Mardi Gras Bling fashionable fun wear. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit selected local nonprofit organizations. Tickets are $25 per person presale through yachtygras. com or $35 each purchased at the door.

Saturday morning February 11, the Coast Guard & local Law Enforcement will prepare all skippers with a required safety/briefing meeting to be held at

Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse beginning at 10am. This is a mandatory meeting and all participants must attend in order to officially participate in the parade. Boats not attending the meeting will be escorted out into the bay by the Coast Guard until the parade is over due to safety regulations. Boat captains may sign up by going to www.yachtygras.com for entry forms.

Sunday morning February 12, at 10am, all Skippers & Krewes are invited to participate in the annual Awards Breakfast hosted in the lovely Aquarium restaurant at the Kemah Boardwalk. The winners of the different categories will be announced and presented with beautiful annual “Mermaid Awards”.

Yachty Gras is a family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy and was voted one of the top 21 events in Bay Area Houston. Be sure to book your hotel or bed and breakfast early to enjoy a fantastic weekend of fun and revelry for the whole family. While in the area, dine at some of the finest Gulf Coast restaurants and explore all that Bay Area Houston area offers. For information visit our website at www.yachtygras.com or call for more information to 713882-4040.

les bons temps rouler!”

2022 a historic year for NASA

2022 is one for the history books as NASA caps off another astronomical year.

NASA launched its mega Moon rocket for the first time, sending its uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon; kicked off a new era in astronomy with the Webb Space Telescope’s record-breaking new imagery from the cosmos; moved an asteroid in humanity’s first ever planetary defense demonstration; working with its partners, sent astronauts on regular missions to the International Space Station, tested new technologies, including an inflatable heat shield for Mars; continued development of quieter supersonic aircraft, and much more.

“There is no doubt that 2022 was out of this world! From the history-making splashdown of the Artemis I mission, to the groundbreaking images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to the innovative LOFTID technology

demonstration, the smashing success of the DART mission, incredible progress in our aeronautics programs, and the growth of partnerships with commercial and international partners, 2022 will go down in the history books as one of the most accomplished years across all of NASA’s missions,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “There’s so much to look forward to in 2023 too: More stunning discoveries from Webb telescope, climate missions that will tell us more about how our Earth is changing, continued science on the International Space Station, groundbreaking aeronautics developments with the X-59 and X-57 experimental aircraft, the selection of the first astronauts to go to the Moon in more than 50 years, and more. Space is the place and NASA proves humanity’s reach is limitless!”

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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, from left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, and Michelle Jones of NASA Communications are seen Dec. 13, 2022, during an end-of-the year all hands with senior leadership at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Nelson, Melroy and Cabana highlighted the agency’s 2022 accomplishments and looked forward to what is coming in 2023 and beyond.

On Nov. 28, 2022, Orion reached its maximum distance from Earth during the Artemis I mission when it was 268,563 miles away from our home planet.

YACHTING WITH THE MAYORS, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 aboard the Boardwalk FantaSea Yacht, 3 Kemah Waterfront St., Kemah. $100 per person. Register at www.LeagueCityChamber.com

LEAGUE CITY CHAMBER’S MASQUERADE GALA will be held Friday, Jan. 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the WaterGrove Event Venue, 3920 Gulf Freeway in Dickinson. Tickets range in price from $50-$100. Dancing, entertainment, awards ceremony, casino, open bar and dinner. Sponsorships available. For reservations, call Joshua Hermann at 281338-7339.

THE CLEAR LAKE SYMPHONY will perform the 4th concert of its 47th season Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay with selections by Verdi Wagner and Beethoven. Advance tickets may be purchased (cash or checks only) in Clear Lake at Eye Trends, 515 Bay Area Blvd, Suite 300. Individual tickets are $13 Adult, $10 Senior (55 and up), $8 Student. For information visit the Clear Lake Symphony website, www.clearlakesymphony.org

LEAGUE CITY CHAMBER’S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS by Mayor Nick Long and City Manager John Baumgartner will be held Friday, Jan. 27 at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400 W. Walker St., from 8:30 to 10 a.m. For reservations, call Joshua Hermann at 281-338-7339.

THE 24TH ANNUAL YACHTY GRAS GRAND NIGHT BOAT PARADE will get underway at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. For information, call 713882-4040 or visit www.yachtygras.com

GO TEXAN RODEO STYLE SHOW will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field.

MISS LEAGUE CITY PAGEANT, will take place March 2-4, 2023 at South Shore Harbour Resort. Young ladies, single or married, between the ages of 14-27 are eligible to apply. The deadline to enter is Friday, Jan. 20. For more information and to apply today, visit www.MissLeagueCityPageant. com Contact Director Kelly Williams at missleaguecitypageant@gmail. com.

JSC director is named Quasar Award recipient

By Mary Alys Cherry

Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche, who was recently named the 2023 recipient of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s esteemed Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence, will be presented the award at BAHEP’s annual Quasar Banquet Friday, Jan. 27 in South Shore Harbour Resort’s Crystal Ballroom.

“I’m humbled and honored to be chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Quasar Award,” Wyche said. “The future of human space exploration is brighter than ever as we are developing and operating more human-rated spacecraft than ever in our history, enabling us to conduct low-Earth orbit and deep space exploration at the same time. I’m very proud to be leading NASA’s Johnson Space Center at this exciting time, as we partner with industry, academia, and the international space community, to meet NASA’s objectives of propelling the space economy and simultaneously exploring low-Earth orbit and deep space under Artemis.

“At Johnson, our support for a robust space economy is intended to boost education and job growth in science and engineering, while spurring economic growth to expand the exploration of space for all humanity. Thank you, again, for honoring me for doing a job that I love!”

Over the course of his BAHEP career, President Bob Mitchell has had the privilege to work with five Johnson Space Center directors. “Vanessa has been an exceptional director for NASA’s JSC – one of its best,” he said. “She has worked to protect the Center’s assets and assertively engaged with commercial and government operations to safeguard and expand the nation’s human spaceflight program as well as JSC’s execution of responsibilities within that program. Vanessa doesn’t settle for the status quo but uses her expertise and vision, along with that of her colleagues, to plan for the future of human spaceflight and of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.”

Brian Freedman, who will become BAHEP’s next president on Jan. 1, 2023 when Mitchell retires, added, "Vanessa is an outstanding regional leader for economic development. The Johnson Space Center is an economic engine for the region, and she has been aggressive in her efforts to expand JSC's role in human spaceflight, in working collaboratively with the community, and in creating opportunities where industry can participate. The recent successful

launch of the Artemis I Mission showcases that leadership with her team managing the entire mission and ensuring that the next ‘first words’ from the moon start with ‘Houston.’”

JSC is not only home to America’s astronaut corps but to NASA’s Mission Control Center, International Space Station, Orion and Gateway programs, and its more than 11,000 civil service and contractor employees. Wyche previously served as deputy director at Johnson for three years beginning in 2018. As director, she is responsible for overseeing a broad range of human spaceflight activities, including development and operation of human spacecraft, commercialization of low-Earth orbit, and the Center’s role in landing the first woman and first person of color on the surface of the Moon. Under Wyche’s leadership, JSC was recognized by Forbes and Statista as the No. 1 best employer among Texas' major employers.

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has selected Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche as the recipient of its Quasar Award, which will be presented Friday, Jan. 27 at South Shore Harbour Resort.

BAHEP SAYS GOODBYE TO LONG-TIME PRESIDENT

SAYING GOODBYE is never easy, as Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership President Bob Mitchell and his many, many friends and partners found during his farewell party Dec. 1. The celebration of his nearly 20-year BAHEP career – the last 14 as president – was held at South Shore Harbour Resort with dozens and dozens of those who have worked with him through the years on a variety of projects to improve life in the Bay Area were there to recall the long hours of work and the fun times when the job was done.

Leading the celebration was former Clear Creek ISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith, who gave an overview of the program and introduced many of the speakers they had both worked with over the years including Clear Lake Chamber President Cindy DeWease, Morgan’s Point Mayor Michel Bechtel, Precinct 2 Deputy Chief of Staff Tiko Hausman, representing Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, EduSafe President Dr. Glenn Freedman and BAHEP Board Chairman Kenny Koncaba Danny Myer added to the evening singing “Impossible Dream.”

Others taking part in the farewell included retired Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats, State Sen. Larry Taylor, Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin, retired BAHEP President Jim Reinhartsen, Space City Films owner Mark Havican and incoming BAHEP President Brian Freedman –offering remembrances of days gone by as BAHEP members worked together to make Bay Area Houston the outstanding community it is today.

And, what a crowd gathered to say farewell – so many it was almost impossible to take five steps without bumping into someone you knew. Folks like Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche,

Griffins Partners Chairman Fred Griffin, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Regional Director Myrna Baker, CLC Properties CEO John Wilkins and his wife, Shari; Bay Area Houston Ballet Director Jill Reason and CCEF Executive Director Deborah Laine.

Lots of elected officials everywhere you turned – Mayors Mike Foreman of Friendswood, Jeff Wagner of Pasadena and Jon Keeney of Taylor Lake Village; State Rep. Greg Bonnen MD, Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin and City Councilors Trish Hanks of Friendswood, James Abbey, Ashley Graves and Michelle Weller of Nassau Bay; Joe Machol and Tom Tollett of Seabrook; Chris Vaughn of Webster; Bob Davee of Taylor Lake Village; along with Webster Human Resources Director Brenda Miller Ferguson, Seabrook Economic Development Council President Paul Dumphey and La Porte City Manager Alexander Corby. Plus, Councilman Dave Martin brought his Chief of Staff Jessica Beemer and South Sector Manager Mark Mitchell, who happens to be the son of the honoree.

UH Clear Lake President Dr. Richard Walker was in the crowd, as were CCISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle, Trustee Jessica Cejka and Communications Director Elaina Polsen; La Porte ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson; San Jacinto College Vice Chancellor Teri Crawford and Board Chairman Marie Flickinger

Boeing VP John Mullholland and Lockheed Martin VP Kirk Shireman were among a large aerospace crowd that also included Barrios Technology CEO Sandy Johnson, President Kelly Page and VP Robert McAfoos; MRI Technologies

CEO and VP Debbie and Tim Kropp; Oceaneering GM David Cates; Aegis Aerospace President Mark Gittleman; AeroSys President John Martinec; NanoRacks CTO Michael Lewis; GB Tech

CEO and VP Gale and Jean Burkett; Bastion Technologies President Jorge Hernandez and his dad, Miquel Hernandez; SAIC execs Joyce Abbey and Beth Fischer; Collins Aerospace Associate Director Ryan Kagey, Deloitte Manager Larry Strader and Space Center Houston CEO William Harris and VP Barrett Shaver.

Glancing around, you might also have spotted attorneys Joe Barlow, Bernard Roan and Dick Gregg Jr., along with Hometown Bank Senior VP Bill Provenzano, Home Bank execs Kenny and Kristi Koncaba and Veritex Bank VP James Ballard; Ayrshire President William Burge III, JES Tech CEO Nellie White, Wellby Financial CEO Marty Pell and Board Chairman Debbie Conder; Clear Lake Chamber VP Shari Sweeney and her husband Sloan; Mori Associates VP Rick Nygren, Memorial Hermann SE Director Rebecca Lilly, SSCI President Helen Hodges, and BayTran Executive Director Amy Skicki.

Tents & Events owners Mark and Karen Keesler were also in the crowd, as were Ellington Airport GM Arturo Machuca, Amoco Federal Credit Union President Shawn Bailey, Sen. John Cornyn aide Jay Guerrero, Elevate Hospital Group CEO Don Vickers, Savills VP Derrell Curry, Logical Innovations CEO Denise Navarro, Agile Tech President Dr. Don Kelly, Express Employment CEO Mark Conrad, Sage Commercial owners Gary and Melissa Bielat, First Financial President Rick Gornto, Pennino CEO Laura Pennino and Royal Harbor partner Glenn Royal.

State Sen. Larry Taylor stops to congratulate BAHEP President Bob Mitchell during the celebration

Clear Lake Chamber President Cindy DeWease, right, and Vice President Shari Sweeney present Bob Mitchell with a plaque.

Joan Mitchell stops to say hello to former BAHEP President Jim Reinhartsen, left, and GB Tech President Gale Burkett

Bob Mitchell, left, with San Jacinto College Chancellor and former BAHEP Board Chairman Dr. Brenda Hellyer

Retired Johnson Space Center Director Mike Coats, right, with BAHEP President Bob Mitchell

Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin, right, honors outgoing BAHEP President Bob Mitchell

BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, left, with former Clear Creek ISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith

CCEF to celebrate 30th years as it honors several individuals

The Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) is hosting the 21st annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser to recognize outstanding alumni who graduated from Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) schools as well as community members. The “Celebrating 30 Years of CCEF” Awards Dinner and Fundraiser is set for Thursday, Nov. 10 at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City. The event is an annual fundraiser for CCEF to support students, teachers, and programs within CCISD.

CCEF will honor an elite group of individuals who continually serve and represent CCISD. Award recipients include:

George B. Carlisle Distinguished Service Award for consistent demonstration of commitment to CCISD over time: Dr. Greg Smith

Distinguished Alumni Award presented to individuals who are CCISD alumni and are now accomplished professionals who support their community: Jose Perez, Clear Brook High, Class of 1993; Rebecca Valdez, Clear Creek High, Class of

1992; Stephanie Murphy, Clear Lake High, Class of 1996; and Lauren Leal, Clear Springs High, Class of 2011.

Valor Award in honor of a public servant who has gone above and beyond the call of duty: Alberto Perez

Dennis Johnson Memorial Small Business Award is presented to a small business owner within CCISD who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the district through active participation in multiple activities: Jim and Jane Sweeney, Minuteman Press

2022 CCISD Citizen of the Year, recognized by the CCISD Board of Trustees and CCEF, goes to an outstanding member of the community who consistently demonstrates commitment to CCISD and excellence in public education through volunteer efforts: Lucien Junkin

This year’s awards dinner is being generously sponsored by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott; Joiner Architects; Big Star Cadillac Hyundai; Sheryl and Richard Lane. Sponsorship opportunities still are available for individuals or

businesses to support this annual tradition of recognizing outstanding community members and CCISD alumni.

The Awards Dinner and Fundraiser is open to the community and tickets will be available for purchase on the foundation’s website. All funds raised from the event go toward inspiring educational excellence within CCISD through CCEF’s programs that includes educational grants for both teachers and students, supporting Clear Horizon Early College High School and underwriting the costs for teachers to obtain National Board Teacher certification.

The event is being planned by a 14-person volunteer committee that includes Kelli Byrd, Janet Brown, Cyndy Butcher, Lisa Holbrook, Melinda Mintz, Sarah Moutz, Jill Reason, Ruth Rendon, Chris Rylant, Mary Ann Shallberg, Becky Trout and Rebecca Spera Valentino;

Clear Creek ISD Board President Jay Cunningham and his wife Carrie arrive at the CCEF Awards Dinner.

CCEF Executive Director Deborah Laine, far right, and Chairman Kelli Byrd, far left, stop for a photo with the CCISD Alumni Award honorees, from left Jose Perez, Stephanie Murphy, Rebecca Valdez and Lauren Leal, during the CCEF Award Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort.

Retired CCISD Superintendent Dr. Ron McLeod and his wife Scottie enjoy the CCEF Awards Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort.

along with CCEF Executive Director Deborah Laine and CCEF Community Marketing and Events Manager, Michele Thomas.

BAHEP staffers get together for a photo at the Bob Mitchell Celebration. They are, from left, Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium Director Kim Morris; and Marketing Project Manager Kylie Wischnewsky; Jane Gayle, former bookkeeper; BAHEP Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim, Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger; Bookkeeper Michelle Conway; Office Assistant Vicki Salinas; Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program Project Manager Oscar Lazaro; Administrative Assistant Michele Costello; Director of Contracts Bob Payne with President Bob Mitchell seated and incoming President Brian Freedman at right.

Outgoing President Bob Mitchell, left, with Chairman of the Board Kenny Koncaba.

Honorees at the Clear Creek Education Foundation Awards Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort included, from left, the George B. Carlisle Distinguished Service Award winner, former CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith; Small Business Award winners, Minuteman Press owners Jane and Jim Sweeney; Citizen of the Year Lucien Junkin and Valor Award winner Albert Perez.

Chairman Kelli Byrd says hello to Chairman-Elect Greg Ploss as the Clear Creek Education Foundation Awards Dinner gets under way.

CCISD staff members, from left, Mrs. Gail Love, Franklin Moses, Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle, David Drake, Scott Bockart, Jamey Majewski and Dr. Robert Bayard, enjoy the CCEF Award Dinner festivities.

Legendary Houston Vocalist Jewel Brown Releases First Duet of Her Career!

It was 1961 when Houston jazz/blues legend, vocalist, Jewel Brown, began an 8-year, non-stop, around-the-world tour with one of the country’s most popular recording artists, Louis Armstrong. Despite being considered one of America’s finest voices at the time, she dropped out of show business at the end of the 60’s to care for her ailing mother. Today at 85 years of age, and with the help of some local musicians, Jewel Brown is making a comeback!

Houston songwriter Zach Tate wasn’t even close to being born when Brown started with Armstrong but the two recently got together at Wire Road Studios in Houston for an uptempo blues duet called “Fallin’ For You”. The song was released on all global digital music streaming platforms in early November of this year and made its Houston broadcast radio debut on KPFT 90.1 FM November 17th, 2022.

Though written in 2021 by Tate, “Fallin’ For You” as the duet it is today was 10 years in the making Tate said. Tate met Brown around 2012 after seeing her perform at Danton’s Sunday jazz brunch with BB King guitarist, Milton Hopkins. “After watching Ms. Brown on stage I was inspired and immediately drawn to her style.

I thought that if ever I wrote a song that might suit her vocally I’d give it to her to consider recording. I wasn’t sure at first it could be a duet but after working it out with the band it seemed like a possibility. I was still very nervous asking her to sing with me even though we’d known each other for ten years,” Tate said.

As fate would have it, Brown (seven years since recording her last project with the throwback Japanese horn band, Bloodest Saxophone in 2014) agreed to record with Tate. “I had fun doing something I had never done before! In my 76 years of entertaining I had never done a duet!” Brown said.

Also on the new track with the Zach Tate Band and Brown is renowned Houston blues

guitarist, the Mighty Orq on lead guitar. Orq worked with Tate on his 2012 CD “End of Time” and performs regularly at Houston blues clubs.

In addition to her duet with Tate, Brown is preparing to release an album of mostly new and original material composed with Houston producer (by way of New Orleans) Nic Allen. “Thanks For Good Ole Music and Memories” is due out January 13th of 2023 and Brown is excited about the potential. “We’ve been told (by some music insiders) we should be submitting the CD to the Grammy Awards for their consideration. It’s jazz and R&B and pop… We just don’t know what category to put it in!”.

“Thanks For Good Ole Music and Memories” is due out January 13th of 2023 and Brown is excited about the potential. “We’ve been told (by some music insiders) we should be submitting the CD to the Grammy Awards for their consideration. It’s jazz and R&B and pop… We just don’t know what category to put it in!”

Genres aside, one thing is for sure, Jewel Brown belongs in the inspiration category! Since her first performance at 3rd Ward Houston’s famed El Dorado Ballroom in 1949 at age 12, Jewel Brown has proven again and again that music can be an ageless profession and creativity and art ought not be limited or measured by time.

“Fallin’ For You” written by Zach Tate. Zach Tate and Jewel Brown, vocals. The Mighty Orq, lead guitar. Gary Graham, keys. Tim Treadway, guitar. Rick Barnett, bass. Pete Sanchez, drums, and backing vocals. Steve Kyle, backing vocals. Recording engineer, Andy Bradley. Produced by Zach Tate and Andy Bradley. Recorded in Houston, TX at Wire Road Studios. Visit www.ZachTate.com to listen.

ORTHOPEDIC

Jeffrey Jaglowski MD, MBA, MSc Orthopedic Surgeon

Jeffrey R. Jaglowski, MD, MBA, MSc is a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in disorders of the shoulder, knee and hip, in addition to several other orthopedic related injuries. He currently serves as a team physician and consultant for the United States Olympic Ski and Snowboard teams. Dr. Jaglowski received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Sports Medicine at Mercyhurst University. He received his Master of Science (MSc) degree in Anatomy and his Medical degree (MD) at Penn State University, where he was elected a junior member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society (AOA) and graduated with honors.

Dr. Jaglowski completed Orthopedic Residency Training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program in Boston and served as chief resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital. During his time in Boston, he worked with several professional sports teams and was able to care for and treat several victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. He then completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO where he received subspecialty training in shoulder, knee, and hip surgical techniques.

Dr. Jaglowski also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the worldrenowned NYU Stern School of Business with specializations in Finance, Financial Instruments and Markets, and Business and Brand Strategy. He is a registered member of the financial industry regulatory authority and holds several financial advisory certifications. He lectures on financial health and wellness and performs financial consulting. Outside of medicine, he enjoys golfing, skiing, travelling, live music, and spending time with his wife Heather and their two children.

Dr. Jaglowski is accepting new patients and accepts most insurance plans. He performs his surgeries at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and Mainland and the Bay Area Surgicare Center on the HCA Clear Lake campus.

Darrell Moulton, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Darrell Moulton, MD is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Orthopedic Specialists of Texas in Webster, Texas. Dr. Moulton received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. He then went on to gain his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Moulton also went through The University of Texas Medical Branch for his Orthopedic Surgery residency as well as his Orthopedic Trauma fellowship.

Dr. Moulton is board certified through the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Moulton specializes in trauma, fracture care, joint replacement and general orthopedics. He combines advanced techniques with quality personal care to help his patient reach the best possible outcome in their treatment plans.

When not treating patients, Dr. Moulton enjoys spending time with his kids, gardening, hunting, fishing, and traveling.

SPECIALISTS OF TEXAS

Brandon Low, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Brandon Low, M.D. is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Orthopedic Specialists of Texas in Webster, Texas. He was born in Flint, Michigan, but was raised in a small town on the south Texas coast. Most of his childhood was spent on the water or exploring the outdoors. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, he earned his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Dr. Low also completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Dr. Low’s focus is on improving function and helping each patient reach their optimal outcome He enjoys the hands-on nature of orthopedics and helping patients regain function with both surgical and non-surgical approaches. His excellent communication skills and friendly bedside manner help him develop a true partnership with patients that allows the formulation and execution of individualized treatment plans.

When not treating patients, Dr. Low enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and family time with his wife and two daughters.

Andrew Tyler, MD, PhD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Andrew Tyler MD, PhD is a board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma with Orthopedic Specialists of Texas in Webster, Texas. Dr. Tyler received Bachelor and Master of Arts degree in Chemistry from Harvard University. He then went on to complete a combined MD/PhD program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Following medical school, Dr. Tyler completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and finished his medical training at Vanderbilt University with a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.

Dr. Tyler is board-eligible through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Tyler’s goal is to create an environment where he and the patient can collaborate and find a coherent treatment plan tailored to that individual to get them back to their pre-injury level of performancewhether that be at work, school, home or on the field. Dr. Tyler takes into account the whole person, not just the injury or condition he is treating. He enjoys being able to meet and help new people every day. The chance to see someone come back from a devastating injury just as good as before makes every day worthwhile for him.

Dr. Tyler is trained in the latest techniques in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and is an Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) fellow-ship trained surgeon. Dr. Tyler also specializes in total joint replacement of the knee and hip.

When not treating patients, Dr. Tyler loves spending time with his wife, two kids and dogs who all love to travel and try new foods. He is looking forward to staying active through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu now that his rigorous medical training is complete. Dr. Tyler welcomes new patients and referrals.

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By Pastor Brad Heintz

here is a saying around the new year, “New Year, New You.” Yet, is it possible for a completely new you to start from scratch? I don’t think so. According to WikiDiff, “new” means, “to be recently made, or created.” I don’t know about you, but I am not recently made . Now the word “renew” means to make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. As a friend of mine would say, “Now that’s what I’m talking about!” Wouldn’t it be great to be restored so that there is a new freshness to life this year? What a difference it would make.

Spiritually this kind of renewal would be called regeneration. Perhaps you have heard the Bible Verse from Isaiah, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 New International Version) Do you want to soar like an eagle?

I know a bunch of Bette Midler fans do. Wouldn’t it be great to run or walk with endurance. But maybe today as you read this article you are just tired and dragging due to your situation or struggle that you are in. That’s understandable. Life does that to us. But when we receive real hope those feelings can change.

TBut how do you be renewed? Paul writes how to do this in his Letter to the Romans, when he says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2 New International Version) Let’s face it the pattern of this world is really negative. Just watch the news. Or don’t and see how it changes the way you think! Then infuse methods that help change the way you think and you will see a renewal within you.

I have been reading a lot recently about neuro plasticity. What the research is showing is that our minds can change and be rewired so to speak. Science is discovering now what Spirituality has encountered for thousands of years. Renewal is possible but it isn’t easy. That’s why it takes a real connection with God. God is the power that can heat up our hardened plastic brains and make them pliable again. This is renewal from the inside out. Start with prayer to connect with God’s power. Then find a method to purge out the negative thoughts and infuse new ones. Finally put your thoughts into actions and new behaviors and you will see a renewed you in 2023.

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Taylor Lake Village, Texas,

During December the roof was installed on Living Word Church’s new church home and community center on 1111 Kirby Rd. Taylor Lake Village, Texas. The goal is to have the whole building dried in by new years so that internal buildout can begin in January 2023. Pray that the 11,170ft facility of a 300 seat auditorium, children’s classrooms, a community room and offices, will be ready by early summer 2023.

“We believe that God has given us land to build a new church home and community center,” said Pastor Brad Heintz. “It will be a place where neighbors, friends, families and organizations can gather to worship, study, serve and share together. I invite you to build with us a place where everyone is welcomed home and loved.”

Living Word Church of the Bay Area, is a vibrant family-style, nondenominational gathering of believers who take a pure, simple and real approach to faith and life. Until the building is comple, Living Word Church is worshiping at G.W. Robinson Elementary, 451 Kirby Rd. El Lago, TX at 10:30am. Everyone is invited to attend and help build a church!

For more information and building updates go to https://lwcba.org/building-advance

Pastor Brad Heintz is the founding pastor of Living Word Church in Taylor Lake Village, Texas, a vibrant family-style, non-denominational gathering of believers who take a pure, simple and real approach to faith and life.

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No matter how successful we are in life, most of us admire a beautifully designed and appointed mode of transportation, whether it be a sedan or SUV. And starting off the New Year with a beauty that the World’s car assemblers have cobbled together give the word “luxury” new meaning.

GENESIS G90

Genesis is the luxury brand of Hyundai, the South Korean automaker that has gained popularity among the masses in a short period of time.

Among the 9 models Genesis now builds, the G90 was the first out of the door in 2017 and was just named Motor Trend Car of the Year We are most impressed with the quality of this

full-size sedan, the type of car that ruled the roads back in the day. Genesis has raised the bar to the likes of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus, and the 2023 version takes it even higher. Tweaks to the body lines and the interior, infotainment and tech bring this car to the upper reaches of state of the art.

The 3.5T e-SC engine, adds a 48-volt mild hybrid system, which powers an electric supercharger for extra power, up to 409 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque.

You’ll want to have a chauffeur so you can enjoy the ride experience from the back seat.

Our coach’s MSRP was $100,370

MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580

The most remarkable commonality among six-figure vehicles, whether a sedan or SUV, quality, attention to detail and high-end tech. The 4.0-liter V-8 powered GLS 580 brings everything the luxury SUV buyer is looking for.

Sharp looking, this full-size beauty has three rows of usable seating, yes, even for six-footers in the third row. Mercedes clearly worked some magic in the design department because it just doesn’t look that big.

The interior is decadent in design and function. The engine, speedo, tach, fuel, and other monitors use the same screen as its infotainment controls – a two-foot-long work of art.

Seating is, as you would expect, comfortable, supportive, heated, cooled and adjustable. GLS leather is real, its detailed trim compliments design and includes subtle, ambient lighting throughout the cabin. The Burmester Surround Sound system must be heard to be believed.

The GLS 580 includes the M-B Airmatic suspension system that absorbs bumps, dips, and potholes like you would expect.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 starts at $102,300.

INTERIOR OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580

MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580

Movers & Shakers

Name: Kelly Williams

Occupation: Host of “The Kelly Williams Show”, Professional Singer, Creative Director of Bay Area Houston Magazine, Director of Miss Kemah Pageant and Miss League City Pageant, Recruiter for Miss Texas USA@ and Miss Texas Teen USA® Pageant.

Hometown: Lake Charles, LA.

Current home: Kemah, Texas

Family: Married to Paul Williams and we have 2 amazing children: Halie 28 and Paul 25, and our incredible almost son-inlaw - Kyle 29.

Someone I’d like to meet: Elon Musk

My favorite song: Too many to name - I love music!

The thing that bugs me the most is:  Fake people and bullies

You’ll never catch me: Using Botox or fillers

If I could switch places with someone for just one day, I’d choose: One of the Rockettes

My favorite entertainer: Barbara Streisand

My favorite movie is: Somewhere in Time, The Sound of Music, The Ten Commandments, It’s a Wonderful Life, What’s Up Doc?

My favorite meal is: Anything my husband cooks

As a youngster, I wanted to grow up to be: A veterinarian - when I was little, I separated kittens ajoined at the back legs - still not sure if they were grateful or not

I like to spend my leisure time: Having a spa day or taking a spontaneous trip (close or far) with my husband.

If I could travel any place, I’d go to: Austria and run up and down that same hill from The Sound of Music and sing songs - or go to Greece with my husband

Few people know:  When I was 12 years old, I was a finalist for the lead role in the movie Heidi

Collins Aerospace to develop new suits for space

NASA has awarded a task order to Collins Aerospace to deliver a spacewalking system for potential use outside the International Space Station.

This award – the second under NASA’s Exploration EVA Services contract – is for design and development of a next-generation spacesuit and support systems. The task order has a base value of $97.2 million.

Collins Aerospace will complete a critical design review and demonstrate use of the suit on Earth in a simulated space environment by January 2024. NASA will have the option to extend the contract for a demonstration with agency crew members outside the space station by April 2026.

With this second award for a new suit and system, NASA is another step closer to a replacement for the current design used by NASA astronauts for decades during space shuttle and space station missions. The new suit will support continued station maintenance and operations as NASA and its international partners continue to perform scientific research that benefit humanity and is crucial to future Artemis missions to the Moon in preparation for Mars.

“We look forward to obtaining another much-needed service under

our contract,” said Lara Kearney, manager of the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, which manages the spacesuit contract. “By working with industry, NASA is able to continue its over 22-year legacy of maintaining a presence in low-Earth orbit.”

Under the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, both Collins Aerospace, as well as Axiom, which was awarded an initial task order for Artemis suits, provided proposals to meet both station and Artemis requirements. Both vendors will continue to compete for future task orders which include recurring services for station spacewalks and moonwalks beyond Artemis III.

Collins will be responsible for the design, development, qualification, certification, and production of its station spacesuits and support equipment to meet NASA’s key requirements. The agency will continue to maintain the authority to manage astronaut training, spacewalk planning, and approval of the service systems.

Have you ever felt as if everything you touch turns to gold?

We've all met some folks that have a knack to turn what seemingly is nothing into something. Whether it's a business venture, household project, or a garage sale find that's worth way more than they paid.

Speaking about turning nothing into something, that was the case when I was invited to fish with Captain Derrick Greene, owner of In The Zone Charters. Before I write about our fishing adventure, let me give you, the reader, a little background information on Captain Greene.

Greene grew up in south Houston and graduated from Madison High School in 2001. Greene could have easily gone on and furthered his education, but the salt air and his love of fishing kept calling his name. Shortly thereafter, Greene move to the island and began working at the former Uncle Buck's Bait Camp in Galveston. When he wasn't at the camp, Greene could be found fishing off the piers in Galveston and surrounding area, with his compadres of "In The Zone" pier fishing team. Although pier fishing and occasionally working as a deckhand on other boats satisfied his urge to fish, it still wasn't enough. Greene had a vision, a vision of owning his own charter boat company.

That vision became brighter when Greene went to work for Jimmy Garner of 3G Charters in Galveston. Then in 2009, Greg Ball of Wave Dancer Charters gave Greene a opportunity to jump aboard with a offer of a full time job. A few years later, his vision became a reality when he entered into the charter boat business and "In The Zone" began operating out of the former Galveston Yacht Basin, now the Galveston Yacht Marina. It wasn't easy, but Greene's trust in God kept his path straight through some turbulent times.

My fishing experience with Greene was phenomenal. I was invited to tag along on a charter with two of his long time customers, LeRoy and Tammy Schriver. It was a blustery morning with strong winds from the northeast, as I arrived at the marina right before dawn

We exchanged pleasantries and I climbed aboard his big Grady White, powered by twin outboards. As we rounded the base of the Galveston South Jetty, Greene powered up and the nose of the boat pointed directly to the North Galveston Jetty.

Once we arrived, Greene directed his deckhand, Mohammed Ghani, to lower the anchor. Once the anchor was set, I glanced over the side of the boat and the water color reminded me of a cup of coffee mixed with cream; not good. There was a patch of green water about 50 yards from where we were anchored. Greene said, "You see? You see,

that green water will move this way when the tide changes." I didn't question him. After all, he's the captain.

Ghani quickly baited two heavy rods with cut mullet, casting them out, off the stern of the boat. Greene handed us light tackle spinning rods, instructing us to bait up with live shrimp and cast towards the rocks. It wasn't long before Green hooked up on the first slot redfish of the day.

Then a big rod doubled over, and Schriver's wife, Tammy pulled the rod out of the holder and the fight commenced. After a few minutes, the first bull redfish of the day was netted by Ghani and hit the deck of the boat. Bites were slow, but that green water kept moving slowly closer to where the boat was anchored, just as Greene hooked up on another fish. Then another big rod doubled over, this time, Mr. Schriver grabbed the rod and soon after another bull red came to the boat.

The bull red bite turned on so did the slot reds on the light tackle just as the green water surrounded our boat. For about a hour and half, it was all the redfish you wanted to catch. Once we had our limit, Greene pulled out some dead shrimp and instructed us to bait up and cast not far off the side of the boat. Black drum after black drum were being hooked and landed. As other charters boats

arrived Greene loudly stated, "We're in the zone, baby!" Ghani was up in the front of the boat, taking a count of the fish. He looked at us and said "That's it folks, we reached our limit." I glanced at my watch, it was 10:00 a.m. Winds were still gusty, and we had full limits of bull reds, slot reds, and black drum, as the anchored was pulled, and Greene eased out away from the rocks, before jumping up on plane. Once back at the marina, I left him and Ghani before the real work began. I know that game well.

Greene has three boats in his fleet, with Captain Bobby Hall running trips with him. Ghani is in the process of obtaining his captains license. If your looking for something to do over the next couple of months or better yet Spring Break, I would suggest a charter with In The Zone, especially if you want to fish the Galveston jetties. Greene is a absolute professional in the fishing industry.

Leroy and Tammy Schriver

Capt. Derrick Greene, Leroy and Tammy Schriver

Capt. Derrick Greene, Mohammed Ghani, Leroy Schriver, Tammy Schriver

Join us at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo NASA/Clear Creek/Friendswood Houston Metro Go Texan 56th Annual Salute to Service Fashion Show and Luncheon. Individual tickets are $150 each, tables of 10 are $1250.00 per table. Tickets will be on sale soon, they will not be sold at the door This event is supported by donors and volunteers within the community to ensure its success. For more information on the event; donor opportunities or to sign up as a vendor please contact Amber Molina at 210-382-5083 or Lisa Gurgos at 832-283-5296 or NASAHMGT@ gmail.com.