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nyone who works in the newspaper business will you the local community is its best asset. I can’t help but feel it’s this very reason why the 40th edition of The Guide continues to celebrate what this community has to offer residents and business owners alike.

This year, we decided to do something a little bit different as far the organization of the Guide. Rather than simply having an A and B section we split the paper into the two modes we felt make up the everyday experiences of all of our residents here – Work and Play. This new format not only looks a bit cleaner, but we also feel it makes it a bit easier for readers to flip to exactly the kind of information they need.

In our Work section, you’ll find plenty of resources regarding everything from home building, to local schools, to child care, along with a guide to many of our local civic clubs and the wonderful Super Neighborhood committees that have worked tirelessly to identify the

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priorities and issues in the Heights area and surrounding communities.

You’ll also find some wonderful write-ups submitted by local churches along with a short healthcare directory, anchored by the newly named Memorial Hermann Greater Heights. For those who own businesses, you’ll also find our listing of networking resources and the always popular Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce.

For those looking to plan out a date or a special night with family members, you’ll find everything you need in our Play section.

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Looking for a taste of something different? Check our list of reader-submitted ideas for underrated restaurants and bars right here in our community. Want to put a new spin for that night out with a special someone?

You can also find some great ideas for date nights here in Northwest Houston that are sure to leave both people happy - not to mention full.

For young ones, we not only have our early learning and childcare section in Work, but in Play you can also find info on youth sports in our area. Whether it’s football, soccer, or any other sport, you’re bound to find something fun.

As 2016 passes by, we hope you’ll keep this Guide with you as a reference for any burning questions you might have, whether they’re serious or fun. The best part is that this Guide, like our paper, is for the community, by the community.

It doesn’t get much better than that.

Email Jonathan at jgarris@ theleadernews.com

4. Civic Clubs 5. Schools 9. Super Neighborhoods 9. Real Estate/Builders 13. Churches 17. State & Local Officials 18. Recycling & Waste 21. Childcare & Early Learning 23. Healthcare 26. Law Enforcement 28. Senior Transportation 29. Business Resources 30. Post Offices 35. Underrated Restaurants 36. Favorite Bars 38. Date Night Ideas 42. Pet Resources 44. Youth Sports 46. Libraries

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Meet your neighbors at civic clubs, homeowners associations Those living in The Leader communities take great pride in their neighborhoods – something reflected in the various civic groups and community groups across the area.

Whether you’re new to the area, looking to get involved, or just have a question, The Guide has you covered.

Over the years, civic clubs across Northwest Houston have worked with police to help deter crime, preserve the character of their neighborhoods with the help of deed restrictions and have connected residents with each other at various functions and events.

The following is a list of area community groups, civic clubs (and their respective presidents or community liaisons where applicable), local and state officials and where more information can be found.

Candlelight Plaza Civic Club https://www.bigtent.com/ groups/cpcc Candlelight Woods-Estates Homeowners Association Sterling ASI Management Company 281-447-3388 Clark Pines Civic Association President Matt Bloebaum mb47524@hotmail.com www.clarkpines.org Cottage Grove Civic Club www.cottongrovehouston. org cottagegrovecivicclub@yahoo.com Forest Pines Civic Club P.O. Box 924451 Houston, Texas 77292-4451 questions@forestpinescc. comwww.forestpinescc.com

Forest West Community Improvement Association President: David Ojeman David@forestwest.com www.forestwest.com Garden Oaks Civic Club Sheila Briones 281-685-8133 www.gardenoaks.org president@gardenoaks.org

www.houstonheightswomansclub.com Meets at 1846 Harvard St. Houston Heights Association President: Mark Williamson 713-861-4002 www.houstonheights.org info@houstonheights.org Lazybrook Civic Club Marc Cougle http://www.lazybrook.org/ president@lazybrook.org

Heights Lions Club HeightsLions@aol.com www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/houstonheights/ Meets noon second and fourth Thursdays at Spaghetti Western (1608 Shepherd Drive) Heights Rotary Club President: Tom English www.heightsrotary.org Meets at Fratelli’s Restaurant (1330 Wirt Rd.) 11:45 a.m.

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Schools from P. 5 James Ketelsen Vanguard Neighborhood 600 Quitman, 77009 713-220-5050 Principal: Cynthia Banda Adele Looscan Vanguard Neighborhood 3800 Robertson, 77009 713-696-2760 Principal: Erin A. Chavez Clemente Martinez Vanguard Neighborhood 901 Hays, 77009 713-224-1424 Principal: Daniel Hernandez Sherman Vanguard Neighborhood 1909 McKee, 77009 713-226-2627 Principal: Benjamin Hernandez Travis Vanguard Magnet 3311 Beauchamp, 77009 713-802-4790 Principal: Thomas Day Middle School James Hogg Vanguard Neighborhood, PreAP/AP, Int’l Baccaulaureate – MYP,

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Oak Forest Vanguard Magnet 1401 West 43rd, 77018 Phone: 713-613-2536 Principal: April Williams Stevens Vanguard Neighborhood 1910 La Monte, 77018 713-613-2546 Principal: Jennifer Barrientez Elementary/Middle School

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Garden Oaks Vanguard Neighborhood, Montessori Magnet 901 Sue Barnett, 77018 713-696-2930 Principal: Lindsey Pollock Middle Frank Black Vanguard Magnet, Pre-AP 1575 Chantilly, 77018 713-613-2505 Principal: Paolo Castagnoli High School Waltrip Vanguard Neighborhood, PreAP/AP, Research and Technology Magnet

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Schools (cont.) from P. 6 Middle High School Ahead Academy Vanguard Neighborhood 5320 Yale, 77091 713-696-2643 Principal: Yolanda Jones McKinley Williams Vanguard Neighborhood, Pre-AP, STEM/Engineering Academy/2013 MSAP 6100 Knox, 77091 713-696-2600 Principal: Courtney N. Busby

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Private Schools Awty International School PreK-12th 7455 Awty School Ln, 77055 713-686-4850 http://www.awty.org/ Enrollment: 1,550 Tuition: Pre-K $16,815$17,926; Lower School $18,891; Middle School $21,199; Upper School $23,029 Assumption Catholic School PreK-3-8th 801 Roselane St, 77037 281-447-2132 http://www.houstonassumption.org/

Enrollment: 188 Tuition: PK3- 1, $461/monthly; Grades 2-5 $420/monthly; Grades 6th-8th $513/monthly British International School of Houston PreK-12th grade 4211 Watonga Blvd, Houston, TX 77092 713-290-9025 http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/houston Enrollment: 835 students Tuition ranges: $20,940 to $25,845 Clay Road Baptist School PreK-8th 9151 Clay Rd, 77080 713-939-1023 http://www.crbs.org/ Enrollment: 137 (includes childcare program) Tuition: Preschool and Pre-K, 3-day $4,350, 5-day $6,100; Kinder-Bridge through 4th grade $9,240; 5th through 8th grade $9,960 Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart PreK-12th 10202 Memorial Dr, 77024 713-468-8211 http://www.duchesne.org/ Enrollment: 725 Tuition: Pre-K $11,000-$15,800; Lower School $18,400; Middle School $20,300; Upper School $22,300 First Baptist Academy Houston K-8th 7450 Memorial Woods Dr, 77024 713-290-2500 http://www.fbahouston.org/ Enrollment: 488 (including infant care) Tuition: Grades K-2: $13,495; Grades 3-4: $14,700; Grade 5-8*: $16,315 Incarnate Word Academy 9th-12th girls 609 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002 713-227-3637 www.incarnateword.org Tuition: $12,000 Lutheran High North 9th-12th 1130 W 34th St, 77018 713-880-3131 http://www.lutheranhighnorth. org/ Enrollment: 159 Tuition: Tuition: $13,000, plus Fees: $1,800

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Schools (cont.) from P. 7 Our Savior Lutheran PreK-8th 5000 W Tidwell Rd, 77091 713-290-8277 http://www.oslschool.org/ Enrollment: 245 Tuition: $7,500 with tuition breaks for additional children Saint Ambrose Catholic School Pre-K-8th 4213 Mangum Rd, 77092 713-686-6990 http://www.sashornets.org/ Enrollment: 308 Tuition: $6600 for Catholic students and $6850 for non-Catholic students School of the Woods PreK-12th 1321 Wirt Road, 77055 713-686-8811 www.schoolofthewoods.org Enrollment: 365 Tuition: $6,039 up to $16,235 St. Mark Lutheran Pre-K-8th 1515 Hillendahl Houston, 77055 713-468-2623 gostmark.org Enrollment: 346 (infants through 8th grade) St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Pre-K-8th 3600 Brinkman St., 77018 713-691-0104 http://www.stroselima.org/ school/home

Enrollment: 287 Tuition: Pre-K, $6,250; Kindergarten - Grade 5, $5,850; Grade 6 to 8, $5,950 St. Pius High School X 9th-12th 811 W Donovan St, Houston, TX 77091 713-692-3581 http://www.stpiusx.org/ Enrollment: 680 Tuition: $13,900 - One student family, $27,800 - Two student family, $34,750 - Three student family with 1/2 tuition for third student

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The Regis School of the Sacred Heart 3rd-8th boys 7330 Westview Dr, 77055 713-682-8383 www.theregisschool.org Enrollment: 250 Tuition: $12,900-$21,175

Trinity Lutheran School PreK-8th 800 Houston Ave, 77007 713-224-0684 http://www.trinitydt.org/ Enrollment: 105 students Tuition: $7,830

St. Theresa Catholic School Pre-K-8th 6623 Rodrigo St, 77007 713-864-4536 http://school.sttheresa.cc/ Enrollment: 300 Tuition: Pre K 3, Pre K 4, Kinder: $8,820.00 per student; 1st- 8th: $8,350.00 per student St. Thomas High School 9th-12th 4500 Memorial Dr, 77007 713-864-6348 http://www.sths.org/ Enrollment: 771 Tuition: $15,700 The Kipling School PreK-5th 620 Shepherd Dr, 77007 713-861-6743 http://www.thekiplingschool.

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Uniting neighborhoods, businesses through the local power of Super Neighborhoods In a city as big as Houston, organizing local residents can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our area Super Neighborhoods are here to help.

A Super Neighborhood is a geographically designated area where residents, civic organizations, businesses and other entities work to identify the needs and priorities within their communities. Each Super Neighborhood elects a council made up of area residents to help organize discussions around issues and work with city and county officials to help improve their neighborhoods.

The Leader area is served by four distinct Super Neighborhood groups: The Central Northwest Super Neighborhood Council (Super Neighborhood 12) President: Mark Klein

Neighborhoods\Organizations: Candlelight Estates Sec 1 Candlelight Estates POA Candlelight Place Sec. 3- 4 Candlelight Oaks Candlelight Plaza Ella Lee Forest Garden Oaks Garden Oaks Plaza Magnum Manor Oak Forest Pinemont Park Square Shepherd Forest Shepherd Park Plaza. www.sn12.org Super Neighborhood 12 meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month (barring holiday weeks) at the Candlelight Community Center (1520 Candlelight Ln.).

sive Civic Club Sunset Heights Heights West Homeowners Group Lower Heights Civic Club Clark Pines Houston Heights Association Sunset Heights Civic Club East Sunset Heights Park Square Homeowners Association Montie Beach Proctor Plaza Woodland Heights www.ghsn.org

Greater Heights Super Neighborhood Council (Super Neighborhood 15) Neighborhoods: Shady Acres Houston Hieghts Progres-

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Buying, selling, building with local organizations For years, Houston has enjoyed a healthy home buying and selling market, but with so many different properties, organizations and agents, finding the right place to live or understanding how to build in this area can be a daunting task. Here are some resources to make your task of finding your “home sweet home” an easier experience.

for Android, iOS and Windows phones also allows potential homebuyers to search for homes, bookmark listings and view their property search history while on the go.

Houston Association of Realtors www.har.com The Houston Association of Realtors offers listings for homes, townhomes, condominiums for sale and for lease as well as resources for lending.

The organization’s website allows user to search for nearby schools, find realtors and research home values across Houston. Mobile device apps

Houston Permitting Center 1002 Washington Ave. 832-394-9000 www.houstonpermittingcenter.com The City of Houston offers a “one-stop shop” permitting center to handle the permitting process for home construction, remodeling, demolitions and additions among other projects. The center’s website also provides guidelines for

Realtor.com Like the HAR website, Realtor. com allows user to search for homes across the Houston area.

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Hi, my name is Robert Torres. I am a retired police officer and a neighborhood real estate broker for over 30 years. I have great pride in our community and the living values it offers home owners. I bring those same values to my clients to help them find or sell their existing home. Give me a call and I’ll work for you.

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patient has an excruciating pain in his mouth. He thinks he knows exactly where it comes from. He naturally expects the dentist to treat the bad tooth and send him on his way.

Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. Finding the source of the pain can be more of a problem than you would think. Because there are so many nerves in and around the mouth, the pain impulse may get jumbled on the way to the brain. Often, the discomfort seems to come from an area some distance from its real source.

This phenomenon is known as referred pain.

Pain from a bad tooth can seem to arise in front of or behind it, or even from the opposing jaw! Rather than rush in and treat the suspected cause of the pain, your dentist will probably perform a few tests to be sure.

Be patient, as pain can be fickle. Your dentist wants you to be free of all pain; however, they also want to be sure that the problem they treat is the proper source of your discomfort.

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Churches offering faith, new family experiences Church 1440 Harold St. 77006 713-526-1017 www.beringumc.org

• Advent Lutheran Church 5820 Pinemont Dr. 77092 713-686-8201 www.adventhouston.org

• Candlelight Church of Christ 4215 Watonga Blvd. 77092 713-681-9365 www.candlelightchurchofchrist. org

• All Saints Catholic Church 215 E. 10th St. 77008 713-864-2653 www.allsaints.us.com • Assumption Catholic Church 901 Roselane St. 77037 281-447-6381 www.assumptionhouston.com

• Bering United Methodist

• Clay Road Baptist Church 9151 Clay Road 77080 713-462-3401 www.gocrbc.org • Fairbanks United Methodist Church 14210 Aston St. 77040 713-462-3206 www.fairbanksumc.org • First Baptist Church Heights 201 E. 9th St. 77007 713-861-3102 www.fbcheights.org

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• Gethsemane Lutheran Church 4040 Watonga Blvd. 77092 713-688-5227 gethsemanelutheran.org • Glad Tidings Church 6803 Grovecrest St. 77092 713-462-3555 gladtidingshouston.com • Gospel Truth Pentecostal Church 1624 W. 34th St. 77018 713-686-7689 • Grace United Methodist Church 1245 Heights Blvd. 77008 713-862-8883 www.graceintheheights.us • Grace Bible Church 6325 Hurst St., 77008

• Heights Christian Church 1703 Heights Blvd. 77008 713-861-0016 www.hcchouston.org • Heights Presbyterian Church 240 W. 18th St. 77008 713-861-1907 • Holy Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church 211 Byrne St. 77009 713-862-5657 www.holytrinityrec.org • Hope Episcopal Church 1613 W. 43rd St. 77018 713-681-6422

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church welcomes you to join us in our mission, “to know God and make God known.� Worship with us Sundays at 8:30 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School classes for children, youth and adults begin at 9:40 a.m., including a new parent and young couples class, and new “Deep Blue� children’s study. We offer in-depth Bible studies and several small groups for all ages and stages of life. Our many ministries include “The Gathering Place� for persons with memory loss and caregivers, and GriefShare. We also host several Scouting groups. Come visit us soon at 2003 W. 43rd St.!

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• Baptist Temple 230 W. 20th St. 77008 713-862-6655 www.baptisttemple.org Temporary Relocation: Sheraton Brookhollow Ballroom G 3000 North Loop West Frwy. • Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 161 West Road 77037 281-445-2203 http://bslc.zxq.net/

• Christ The King Catholic Church 4419 N. Main St. 77009 713-869-1449 www.ctkcc.org

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Located at 9th and Harvard, the church combines the unique heritage of the Heights with the growing diversity of our community. Our mission is, “To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples in the Heights and beyond by reaching out with LOVE and RESPECT to ALL people.�  As The Leader’s voted “Favorite Church� and “Favorite Pastor�, we welcome anyone to our Sunday School at 9:15am, Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., and our Thursday Night Prayer/Bible Study at 6 p.m.). For more information, please visit our website,www.fbcheights.org, or call 713861-3102.

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201 E. 9th St. • 713-861-3102 www.fbcheights.org

We are a conservative, Biblically sound congregation.

Please join us Worship Service ......... Sundays at 9:30am Bible Study .................. Sundays at 8:15am Sunday School ..........Sundays at 10:45am Serving families for Jesus Christ

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4215 Watonga Blvd. • Houston, TX 77092 Representing the 1,985 year old original pre-denominational New Testament Church Classes and Worship Lord’s Day: 9am, 10am and 5pm Wednesday 7pm “Lowly, loving, trusting, forgivingâ€?

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14210 Aston St. - Houston, TX 77040 - 713-462-3206 Rev. Deanna M. Young, Pastor fairbanksumc.org Sunday Worship 10:50 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM

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Vineyard Church of Houston The changing multicultural landscape of Houston, and our desire to be faithful witnesses, is opening our eyes more and more to a key message of Jesus Christ: reconciliation. Reconciliation between races, cultures, generations, and economic levels is needed now as much as any time in history. This has deep implications for the church and our lives. At Vineyard Church of Houston, we are being intentional and purposeful in responding to that message, growing into a church that reflects the diversity of our urban center and communicates the message: God values everyone. We are located at 1035 East 11th St. • Immanuel Lutheran Church 306 E. 15th St. 77008 713-864-2651 www.immanuelhouston.org • Lazybrook Baptist Church 1822 W. 18th St. 77008 713-864-1470 www.lazybrookbaptistchurch. org • Mount Ararat Baptist Church 5801 W. Montgomery 77091 713-692-8470 • Oak Forest Baptist 1700 W. 43rd St. 77108 713-682-4942 www.oakforestbaptistnhca.org • Oak Forest Church of Christ 1333 Judiway 77018 281-896-4563 www.oakforest-churchofchrist. org

• Oaks Christian Church 1216 Bethlehem 77018 713-688-7761 www.oakscchouston.org • Oaks Presbyterian Church 1576 Chantilly Ln. 77018 713-682-2556 www.oakspresbyterian.org • The Open Door Church 1111 Lawrence St. 77008 • Our Savior Lutheran Church 5000 W. Tidwell 77091 713-290-9087 www.osl.cc • St. Ambrose Catholic Church 4213 Mangum Road 77092 713-686-3497 www.stambrosehouston.org • St. Andrew’s Episcopal

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal St Andrew’s Episcopal Church is an open and inclusive parish, welcoming all to experience God’s love in authentic Christian community. Since 1911, St. Andrew’s has served the Houston Heights neighborhood, offering a place for people to gather and worship together in the Episcopal tradition.

St. Andrews offers three services every Sunday, an 8:30 AM Eucharist, a 10:30 AM Eucharist with choir, and Rhythms of Grace, a 2 PM Eucharist for children, youth and young adults with special needs and their families. In addition, Christian Education for all ages is offered Sundays at 9:30 AM. All are welcome, we hope you will join us!

The Rev. James M.L. Grace St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1819 Heights Blvd.

1819 Heights Blvd. 77008 713-861-5596 www.saintandrewsepiscopal. org • St. Anne’s Catholic Church 2140 Westheimer, 77098 713-526-3276 • St. James Evangelical 1602 W. 43rd St. 77018 713-686-1577 • St. Joseph Catholic Church 1505 Kane St. 77007 713-222-6193 www.stjosephcch.org

• St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018 713-697-0671 • St. Matthew The Evangelist Catholic Church 9915 Hollister Dr. 77040 713-466-4030 www.st.matthewhou.org • St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church 2003 W. 43rd St. 77018 713-686-8241 www.stsumc.org

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Reverend Virginia Q. Wall Sunday Worship Services.......... 9:30 a.m.

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Prayer Service Wednesday........6:30 p.m.

713-697-0671 • FAX 713-697-3280 www.stmatthewsmethodist.org

4300 N. Shepherd • Houston, TX 77018

Garden Oaks Church of Christ

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John Tillman, Jr.

Elder/Minister Raymond Roberson Alford Powers Robert Johnson

Obdulio Mendoza

Led by minister John Tillman, Jr. and the elders, Garden Oaks Church of Christ brings the message of salvation and God’s love to a “rainbow” congregation. The church’s Christian Academy serves children 18 months-2nd grade. The Wise Owls seniors operate a Thursday food pantry. Monthly programs target singles and couples. A special Ladies Class draws women from throughout the community.

The Blessings Connection TV program attracts viewers to The Word Network Saturdays, 6 a.m. and to CW39 Sundays, 5:30 a.m. In Garden Oaks since the 1940’s, the congregation has grown to more than 350 members. Come for worship, fellowship and a Biblical-based message.

4926 N. Shepherd • Houston TX 77018 • 713-694-2349 www.gardenoakscofc.org

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Sunday Worship - 10:30 am

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Bible Study 1st & 3rd Wed. Noon - 1:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tues. 7-8:30 pm Older Adults Konnecting Socially 2nd & 4th Tues. - 9am - 1pm

RHYTHMS OF GRACE EUCHARIST FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES Sunday, 2:00 PM

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A time for adults 50+ to get together and play games. Lunch is served.

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1035 East 11th Street Houston, Texas 77009 713.869.9070

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Our friendly and experienced associates have established a tradition of meeting the needs of our local businesses and community. Prosperity Bank provides our customers with quality products and services that will meet and exceed their expectations.

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Contact information for state, local representatives The Leader area is primarily represented by Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen.*

281-893-3726 Harris County Judge Ed Emmett 713-755-4000

Houston City Council Ellen Cohen, District C City Hall Annex 900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002 832-393-3004 www.houstontx.gov/council/c/index.html districtc@houstontx.gov Ed Gonzalez, District H* City Hall Annex 900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002 832-393-3003 www.houstontx.gov/council/h/ districth@houstontx.gov Other city and state representatives are listed below: er

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State Representative Dwayne Bohac, District 138 713-460-2800 www.bohac.com Texas State Senator John Whitmire, District 15 713-864-8701

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Texas Mennonite Sale & Auction for World Relief

Quilts – More than 40 to be auctioned Featuring Crafts from:

Woodworking, needlework, baked goods November 7, 2015 • 9:00am-3:30 pm Holy Cross Lutheran Church 7901 Westview Dr. Houston 77055

If you iss this years sale make sure to cath us next year.

November 12, 2016 For information & Photos: www.texasreliefsale.org Texas Mennonite Sale and Auction

Benefits Mennonite Central Committee - relief, development & peace

UT Physicians at The Heights 925 N. Shepherd Houston, TX 77008

New Clinic Hours:

Monday and Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00AM – 7:00PM Saturday 8:00AM – 12:00PM

Specialties:

Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary Medicine We accept most major forms of insurance, Medicaid, and we have financial assistance programs for those who are uninsured.

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‘Waste Not’ - Recycling and trash How do I get rid of Tree Waste & Junk Waste?

Residents can get rid of their Tree Waste, which is collected during odd numbered months, and Junk Waste, collected during even numbered months, at their curbside. According to the Solid Waste Management Department website, “Tree Waste” is defined as clean wood waste including tree branches, limbs and stumps.

Note that lumber, furniture and treated wood is not accepted and junk waste may not be placed for collection during these months – which is January, March, May, July, September and November.

Junk Waste is defined as items like furniture, appliances and other bulky items.

Residents can also place up to four tires at the curb for collection during these months.

Junk Waste months include February, April, June, August, October and December.

Waste should be placed adjacent to the front curb between

6 p.m. the Friday before and 7 a.m. on the collection day. The services are also not available to multi-residential structures of more than eight units, according to the SWMD website.

What sort of options do I have for recycling?

Curbside recycling is currently available to 40,000 homes and an Automated Recycling Program for 211,000 homes. As part of the Curbside program, residents can place newspapers, magazines, telephone books, tin cans and other items in the same 18-gallon bin, collected on a bi-weekly basis.

For the Automated program, residents can place unsorted recyclables in a 96-gallon green automated cart with wheels attached. A complete list of recycling service area maps can found online at www. houstontx.gov/solidwaste/recycling.html.

Yard trimmings collection is also offered to citizens who receive the Automated Recycling Program. Grass clippings

and leaves must be placed in city-approved compostable bags not weighing more than 50 pounds.

How do I get rid of old electronics?

Houston currently offers CompuCycle, a permanent electronic recycling site in the Spring Branch area. The facility, located at 7700 Kempwood, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The Kempwood site can also accept common household recyclables. Among some of the items accepted include PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen appliances, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, car batteries and cell phones. The facility can be contacted by phone at 713-869-6700.

Where else can I take recyclables?

The SWMD offers six locations: • North 9003 N Main 77022

Gynecology & OB Services Caring For Women of All Ages

The physicians at OBGYN CarE work cooperatively to offer the best possible care for women from puberty through menopause. We provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care from routine check ups to emergency procedures.

Pregnancy is a special time for mommy and baby. We recognize that you may have questions through out your prenatal process. We provide prenatal care for both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies. We are accepting New OB patients.

We also offer complete gynecologic care for women of all ages. We are sensitive and discreet with all of your health concerns.

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We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Humanna and many other insurance carriers.

Call today to schedule your appointment with OBGYN CARE PH: 713-697-8555 The Preserve 2010 N. Loop West, Suite 260 Houston, Texas 77018 Se Habla Español

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How can I remember important dates for waste collection?

The city of Houston recently launched its own smartphone app to help residents stay on top of trash collection. The “Rollout” app is available for both Android and iOS smartphones (available through iTunes and Google Play) and offers information and reminders about the various Solid Waste schedules for trash, junk waste tree waste collection and recycling.

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Jumpstart with child care, early learning centers

Advent’s Beloved Children (ABC) Learning Center 5820 Pinemont Dr, (77092); (713) 686-8201 http://www.adventsbelovedchildren.org/ Bright Horizons 1331 South Voss, (77057) 713-784-2559 http://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/TX/ Houston/heartshome/ Christian School of Northwest Houston (Montessori) 6720 W. Tidwell, (77092); 713-462-7125 www.csnwh.org

First Baptist Academy 7450 Memorial Woods Dr, (77024); 713-290-2500 http://www.fbahouston.org/

Garden Oaks Christian Academy Childcare 4926 North Shepherd Drive (77018); (713) 6948679 Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool 4040 Watonga Boulevard, Houston (77092); 713688-8346 http://gethsemanelutheran.org/preschool/ Gonzales Day Care 839 Rutland Street, Houston (77007); 713-8648862 Heights Preschool and Early Learning Center 2064 Oxford Street, Houston (77008); (713) 8805437 http://heightspreschool.com/ His Father’s Heart Mothers Day Out 5715 NW Central Dr. (77002) 713-996-0980 http://www.hfhmdo.org/ Immanuel Lutheran 306 East 15th Street, Houston (77008); (713) 864-2651 http://immanuelhouston.com/

Johnson Memorial Preschool at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church 2003 W. 43rd Street, Houston (77018); 713-6868241 http://www.stsumc.org/preschool-welcome.php Kids Depot Learning Academy 1981 W T C Jester Blvd, (77008); 713-864-5432 The Kipling School 620 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX (77007); 713-8616743 http://www.thekiplingschool.com/ Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood Center

5103 Rose St. (77007); 713-864-5394 Montessori Children’s Cottage 4009 Sherwood Lane, Houston (77092); 713-5746226 3910 Brookwoods, Houston (77092) http://montessorichildrenscottage.com/ Our Savior Lutheran School 5000 W. Tidwell Rd. Houston (77091); 713-2908277 http://www.oslschool.org/academics/early-childhood

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Esperanza School 1100 Roy Street, Houston (77007); (713) 868-3276 http://www.esperanzaschool.com/

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Note: This is a partial listing. Please contact the individual provider or visit their website for more information. Also, visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website (http://www.dfps.state. tx.us/) before you entrust your child to any day care facility.

Tip: Many area child care centers have waiting lists.

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The store, located at 314 ing a full-line hardware Diet Pet Foods. The store East 11th in the Heights, store, the store also carries a also provides services that was once the site of a re- large selection of home and include: metal screens made cording studio and record garden decor. Looking for and repaired, key cutting, store owned by Pappy Daily a gift? Browse through the glass cutting, lock re-keying, and his sons. With its small- unique selection of gifts for sharpening service, carpet town appeal, C&D Hard- wine enthusiasts, Jim Shore cleaner rental, pipe cutting ware still prides itself on collectibles, candles and and treading, and computer being a family-owned and scented oils, seasonal deco- paint color matching. operated business serving rations, crosses and more. Call 713-861-3551 for helpthe Heights since 1951. The Recently-added products ful advice, to place an order, store has grown through include Traeger Wood Pel- or check for a needed item the years and is constantly let Grills, G.E. Energy Smart in stock. adding products to keep Bulbs, Bona Wood and Hard You can also visit us online up with customers’ needs Surface Cleaners, Science www.CandDHardware.com and expectations. C & D Hardware carved out a niche for itself long ago and continues to strive to maintain outstanding 314 E. 11th Street • 713-861-3551 customer service.

Weekdays 8am-6:30pm • Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-5pm Although C & D Hardware prides itself on be-

C&D Hardware & Gifts

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Early Learning from P. 21 PACE Preparatory Academy 1216 Bethlehem, Houston (77092); 713-686-8081 http://www.paceprep.org/

1819 Heights Blvd., Houston (77008); (713) 861-2954 http://www.saesintheheights. org/

Spanish School 4 Kids (Spanish Immersion PreK and Dual Language Kindergarten) 215 West 23rd., (77008); (346) 980-7230 www.spanishschool4kids.com

St. Jerome Early Childhood Center 8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX (77080); (713) 461-0835 http://www.stjeromehou. org/ecc/

St. Ambrose Early Childhood Center 4213 Mangum Rd., (77092); 713-686-6990 http://stambrosehouston. org/early-childhood-center St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

St. Mark’s Children’s Development Center 600 Pecore Street Houston (77009); (713) 861-4443 http://www.smumc.org/cdc St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church 4300 North Shepherd Drive,

Houston (77018); (713) 692-6055 http://stmatthewsmethodist. org/childrens-weekday.html St. Rose of Lima Early Childhood Center 3600 Brinkman Street, Houston (77018); 713-692-1941 http://www.stroselima.org/ecc/ home St. Theresa Early Childhood Center 6622 Haskell Street, (77007); 713-869-3783 http://sttheresa.cc/ecc The Children’s Academy of Higher Learning 5115 Golf Dr., (77018); (713) 682-2090

http://thecahl.com/ The Little Learning Place 965 Pinemont Dr #1100, Houston (77018); 346-240-2884 The Toddler House 2215 West 34th (77018); 713681-3422 6606 West 43rd. (77092); 713462-5093 http://www.tthdaycare.com/ Zion Lutheran Preschool 3606 Beauchamp, Houston (77009); 713-869-6844 http://www.zionhouston.org/

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The clinic team knows that routine exams and consultations are the Fairbanks Animal doctors and staff most important aspects in pet health, at any age.

That is why they perform routine analysis of blood, stool and urine that often find hidden disease and parasites in pets.

While offering the latest in advanced technology, Fairbanks Animal Clinic is also cognizant of customers’ pocketbooks and thus tries to control health costs.

The clinic features a complete in-house lab, ultrasound, digital x-rays, EKG and other technical equipment to diagnose illness or monitor pets’ health. Using the safest anesthetics and electronic monitoring, the doctors and surgical assistants perform both routine and involved surgeries where pet safety and comfort are foremost in our minds.

The clinic also operates Northwest Pet Lodge and Health Resort at 8627 Bart Lane, 713-937-1982.

For an appointment at the Fairbanks Animal call 713-937-7274 or come by 7151 Fairbanks North Houston (a mile north of Hwy. 290). You can also visit themonline at www.fairbanks.vetsuite.com for more information.

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Local healthcare centers

Healthcare is something people from around the world come to Houston for, especially for specialty care in heart diesease and cancer. Just this month, residents in The Leader area shared breast cancer stories with us and the community, many of which recieved prevenitive care and treatment from specialty facilities right here in the area.

In addition to specialty care, emergency medical care is moments away. If you are looking for a general practitioner, or educational classes there are plenty of local resources: • Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, 1635 North Loop West, 713-867-2000, www.memorialhermann.org/

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• Memorial Hermann Medical Group Heights, 225 W. 19th Street, http://mhmg. memorialhermann.org.

• St. Joseph Medical Center in The Heights, 1917 Ashland, 713-969-5400, www. sjmcheights.com.

• Select Specialty Hospital, long-term acute care facility, 1917 Ashland, 713861-6161, www.houstonmedicalcenter.selectmedicalcorp. com.

• Kindred Hospital, 1800 W. 26th St., 832-673-4200, www.khheights.com.

• Doctors Hospital Tidwell, 510 W. Tidwell, 281618-8500.

• Antoine Health Clinic,

5815 Antoine Dr., 713-6023300, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesday and Thursday, www.hcphes.org/dccp/antoine.htm.

• Good Neighbor Healthcare Center, 190 Heights Blvd., 713-529-3597, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, www.gnhc.org.

• Houston Area Community Services, 2150 W. 18th St., Suite 300, 713-426-0027, www.hacstxs.org.

• Northwest Community Health Center, 1100 W. 34th, 713-861-3939. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday. First Tuesday of each month closed.

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We are an extension of St. Joseph Medical Center located in Downtown Houston and together, we are connected to over 800 board-certified physicians and specialists on our medical staff. Our facility offers a wide range of medical and surgical services and our caring staff stands ready to serve you and your family whenever you need us.

At St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights, you’ll find: • A 24-Hour Physician-Staffed Emergency Department • Diagnostic Imaging – 64-slice CT, Ultrasound and X-Ray • Easy Online ER Check-in at sjmcheights.com • Inpatient Care – 48 Private Rooms and a 4-bed Cardiopulmonary Unit • Outpatient Services – Imaging, Lab and a Non-Invasive Cardiology Clinic • Surgical Services – Endoscopy, General, GYN, Orthopedic, Plastic, Urology and more

For more information about our services or to find a physician near you, visit sjmcheights.com or call 713-969-5400.

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