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James Webb gets new la unch date

NASA now is targeting Oct. 31, 2021, for the launch of the agency’s James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana, due to impacts from the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as technical challenges.

This decision is based on a recently completed schedule risk assessment of the remaining integration and test activities prior to launch. Previously, Webb was targeted to launch in March 2021.

Clear Lake City bump goes away

One of Clear Lake City’s longstanding road bumps on El Camino Real is no more, much to the delight of the hundreds of motorists who drive over it each day – many of Barrios CEO Sandy Johnson recently celebrated 40 years in business providing award-winning professional engineering services in the aerospace sector. Opening their doors in 1980 with a team of 15 employees, the cornerstone of its business has been providing engineering services to space programs. Today, Barrios has approximately 550 employees supporting NASA, Commercial Space projects, and Commercial projects in the oil and gas industry.

“Celebrating our 40th anniversary is a time to reflect on the many people who helped us achieve this milestone,” Barrios CEO Sandy Johnson said. “First are all of our employees over these 40 years – I

The James Webb Space Telescope has the largest mirror of its kind that NASA has ever built. Photo: NASA

whom were no doubt shocked when they hit it the first time going 35 mph.

In late June and early July, Houston Public Works performed a panel replacement in the northbound lanes of El Camino Real, at its intersection with Reseda Drive. Mayor Pro Tem

Barrios President Robert McAfoos am so proud of the great work they do every day. Second are our customers – we are so honored to have contributed to our nation’s great human spaceflight programs. Third are our communities who have always embraced us. Thanks to all for your role in Barrios’ success over the past 40 years and for many years to come,” she added.

Barrios’ corporate office is located in Houston with a satellite office is in Huntsville, Ala. Throughout the 40 years of service Barrios has been recognized with a number of awards. Most recently Barrios received the 2019 NASA JSC Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award and was recognized with the Small Business Administration’s Dave Martin allocated $17,045 from his Council District E Service Funds for this project.

The bump dates back about 15 years when another project was carried out at the intersection. After complaints were made, Public Works made a correction out of tar, but that only added to the problem. This time they found concrete to be more suitable, so now it is smooth sailing for the long-suffering drivers.

Woodho use Spa now open at mall

The Woodhouse Day Spa is officially open at Baybrook Mall. The beautiful, calming space provides a variety of services including massage therapy, skin care, body treatments, foot and hand treatments,

“Barrios and its employees strongly support the area’s educational organizations.” 2018 Region 6 Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award.

During the 40 years of operation Barrios has also made an impact in the communities where its employees live and work. Serving as an active member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Barrios regularly participates in activities that seek to improve those communities.

CEO Sandy Johnson is well known in Bay Area Houston for her business leadership, as well as her community endeavors, having served as chairman of multiple non-profit boards, primarily focused on education, as well as actively supporting the United Way of Greater Houston. Barrios employees can often be seen supporting Help Our Military Endure (HOME), Bay Area Turning Point, Ronald McDonald House – Galveston, and Bayou Animal Services. Barrios and its employees strongly support the area’s educational organizations such as Community In Schools-Bay Area, Clear Creek Educational Foundation, Girlstart and presenting at school STEM events.

waxing and sleep treatments, along with top-of-the-line skincare and a curated selection of gifts and merchandise.

The spa is taking extra precautions against COVID-19, and is following all CDC health and safety guidelines in order to safely provide guests with an escape for relaxation and pampering. Hours are Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10-6; and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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