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But he didn’t fight it alone. He was supported, Seth said, with his wife Sharon to whom he was married for 47 years, and his four sons and daughters and many more family members. And countless community members, Seth said, would visit their home in his father’s final days, weeks, and months.

Peter was a son, husband, father, and grandfather to grandkids who would call him Pappou, according to his obituary. He also became a mentor and a father figure to so many, even though Seth said he became that important figure without realizing it. His father’s passion for people, Seth said, has always been evident. Since his father’s passing, he said the outpouring of love and support for the family means everything. It also hammers home, he said, just how adored and loved his father was and the impact he made through his love of his family and the community he called home.

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He was also involved with local Boy Scouts for many years, Seth said, and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where he served a term on the pastoral council.

“Everybody knew Santikos and Sons. It seemed like everywhere we go, somebody knew my dad,” Seth said. “It could be at a gas ments would have resulted in an additional combined savings of about $13 million.

House said that the district does still need to find ways to reduce its budget, because he said fewer students means incoming revenues coming will decline for the foreseeable future. That comes in part because the district’s payment for recapture – a practice by which the stat receives funds from propertywealthy districtssuch as HISD and redistributes them – contin- to the city, and is a process which can at times take up to a year to complete due to the legal process that must be followed before a building is approved for demolition according to DON director TaKasha Francis.

“Our team of code enforcement officers take great pride in the role they play to remove abandoned buildings that pose hazards for people who live nearby, pedestrians, and particularly for children who may venture onto the property,” Francis said.

The city says it attempts to aim for owner compliance before demolishing a build- station, it could be because they were in the Lions Club together. He knew a lot of people.”

When he wasn’t working or serving in the community, Seth said his dad loved to fish and hunt. Peter and Sharon had bought a lake house in Jacksonville, Texas in recent years, the obituary said, where he loved to fish and ride boats and bring the ues to grow in the “wrong direction.”

The district’s payment last year, House said, exceeded $200 million. HISD also approved a budget of more than $2 billion last year that included record raises for teachers by increasing their pay about 11 percent. The district has stayed above water, House said, due to federal payments from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 as well as the ADA harmless provision and COVID-19 federal aid. But as the last of those – the ing, which can often take time. According to the city, any demolition order issued by the Building and Standards Commission and Administrative Hearing Officer must undergo a review by the city’s Demolition Assessment Panel before it can be approved

“Ultimately, property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties in compliance with city codes,” Turner said. “However, when owners fail to comply, we must do all we can to remove the hazards and keep residents safe.” whole family out to the house. He was all about family and bringing them together.

“We were always doing stuff together,” Seth said.

When his father was first diagnosed with cancer in November 2021, Seth said initially that after rounds of chemotherapy it went into remission, as his father fought it with the same deter-

COVID-19 money – is set to expire, House said the district’s fiscal fund would be exhausted by 2026 without changes.

“If not for (those funds), we would not have been able to move forward and would have been in dire distress,” he said. “The hard truth is that the FY 2026 fund balance will be exhausted if nothing is done.”

However, he said the district also wants to relieve some of the uncertainty that is hanging over the district in light of the impend- deadline. All artists selected to participate in the 2023 Bayou City Art Festival will be notified as such by July 5.

For each festival, a new juror panel of anywhere from 5-7 judges is invited and consists of artists, collectors, educators, curators, and industry professionals. They are selected based on their specific interests, professional knowledge, and expertise in the arts, according to the organization.

Cash prizes will be awarded for “Best

Because of that and the man he was, Seth said, he will forever be cherished in the memories of those who knew him.

“He had a lot of impact on everything,” Seth said. “Something my dad said toward the end was ‘I didn’t know this many people loved me.’ Because everybody came forward.” ing TEA takeover. TEA officials have previously said that the new board of managers and superintendent will be put in place by this coming June – which is right around the time the board is set to vote on the new budget. in Show,” second and third place, as selected by the on-site judges at the festival. Ribbons will also be awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners will receive jury exempt status for two years as well as priority booth placement.

“This is already a time of significant uncertainty for our schools, and I hope that agreeing to this budget recommendation as soon as possible will reduce a layer of uncertainty for our campus leaders, teachers and community,” he said.

For more information or to submit an artist application for Bayou City Art Festival, visit zapplication.org/eventinfo.php?ID=10785.

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Today I get to use my favorite word to describe Houston’s relentlessly, persistent and diverse art communities … plethora. Here goes, there are a plethora of art activities all over Houston this weekend. Here are just a few that crossed my radar.

Hemplication Wellness

Boutique & CBD Spa, 26411

Preston Ave , Spring, TX, began celebrating their five-year anniversary April 20 and continues through Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m each day. Perhaps that should read, four twenty? Those that know, know.

The three day event at Hemplication in Historic Old Town Spring will feature artists, food vendors, games with prizes, live art and of course music featuring DJ Matt Lion Music spinning Roots Reggae. There will be infused edibles and it was noted they are legal hemp products via Texas

House Bill 1325.

There’s a connection here, Hemplication proprietor and founder Lisa (Hilton) McAuley started her art career out of rehabilitation using art and music. It was when she discovered cannabis for treatment after two life altering strokes that led to Hemplication.

I met McAuley after she took her art therapy to a professional level and started bringing her 3D music themed art to shows and festivals like mine. She had studio space at The Silos at Sawyer Yards before returning to her career as an Oncology Aesthetician. An interview with McAuley ran in Art Valet in November 2017.

Because of her use of cannabis in her ongoing recovery for all her ailments, McAuley added that to her repertoire and received a Cannabis Masters from Cannabis Universities in both Colorado and California.

When McAuley returned to her practice, she of course brought her new found love of art and music with her. Visiting her first location in Old Town Spring, I was not surprised to find art and jewelry throughout. Artists were often found under tents selling their wares on weekends too. Hemplication is definitely more than a CBD store. As her website states truthfully, it’s an experience. For details follow Hemplication on Instagram, https:// www.instagram.com/hempli- cation88/

Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 marks the return of Midtown Art in the Park at Elizabeth Baldwin Park, 1701 Elgin St., Houston, TX 77004.

This is one of Houston’s most gorgeous outdoor events, and everytime I’ve visited, I definitely get a little envious of this location. There are always familiar faces among the 35+ artists that set up here.

This year’s theme is “Let Art Inspire HOU!” an homage to the brilliant selection of talent in Houston. Midtown Houston puts on fantastic events with activities for everyone. Friday, April 21, 2023, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are listed here https://bit. ly/2023artinthepark

A few more art options or to add to your already full plate.

Artist Suzanne Buckland informed me that Studio 122 at The Silos at Sawyer Yards, 1502 Sawyer St., will be open Saturday, April 22, noon to 5 p.m. They can give you details then about the networking and live art demo happening Sunday or email Buckland at confident_realm@yahoo.com.

Galveston Arts Center’s Artwalk is Saturday afternoon. Details https://www. galvestonartscenter.org/ I recommend starting at Rene Wiley Gallery, 2128 Postoffice St., Galveston Island, Texas 77550. Brenda J. BuntenSchloesser, a mosaic textile artist, is one of the many fea- tured artists. You will not believe your eyes when you realize her work is not painted.

Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr Houston, TX 77007, is celebrating 20 years this Saturday. I recall people losing their minds when Onion Creek was preparing to open in 2002. Onion Creek was a regular meet up location for the early artists at what became First Saturday Arts Market. I have very fond memories of those gatherings. Live Music from Kiss A Like Band, & DJ Melodic. Cold beer, frozen cocktails, and great memories to be shared! http://www.onioncreekcafe. com/.

Finally, my friend Mark A Smith wrote, “The First Robotics World Championships is at GRB. 630 Teams from around the world competing to see who is world’s best. Come see us after enjoying spring and art.” This must be where those crazy viral videos of fighting robots come from, or at least the robotic vacuum cleaners. Details https://www.firstchampionship.org/

Cohen is an artist and founder of the First Saturday Arts Market and The Market at Sawyer Yards. Find him at ArtValet.com for additional highlights and artist’s stories.

Nibbles and Sips: Padre’s Wine hosts grand opening on White Oak

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

There is now a new way for Houstonians and wine connoisseurs to wet their palates in the local neighborhood.

On April 12, Padre’s Wine Company officially opened its doors in the Heights at 3522 White Oak Dr. in the Heights with a grand opening event.

In addition to offering 500 labels sourced from other small distributors for sale at the bottle shop, the 4,000-square-foot space at 3522 White Oak Dr. will double as a wine bar and retail shop where customers can enjoy one of 20 rotating wines by the glass.

In addition, a small food menu will accompany the wine list and feature charcuterie boards, paninis, and other light bites.

Padre’s Wine closed on Tuesdays but is open from 11 a.m.10 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and from 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday according to its website.

For more information on Padre’s Wine, visit the winery’s website at padreswine.com/ or call 346204-5160.

Dinette opens new bakery, launches happy hour

A Vietnamese restaurant in the Heights has expanded its offerings by opening a new bakery next to its existing restaurant and launched a new Happy Hour menu.

Earlier this month, Dinette opened its new endeavor, Dinette Bakery, at 1018 N. Shepherd Dr. adjacent to the restaurant. Ac- cording to the restaurant, the bakery will offer different types of Vietnamese pastries, sticky rice balls, scones, baked buns and more for diners. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

The restaurant has also launched a new Happy Hour menu daily from 3-6 p.m. that will offer all house cocktails for $7 as well as a $5 food menu that includes hushpuppies, pork rinds, Fried Bahn Beo, and hose made Taro Chips. The restaurant has also launched a reverse happy hour in the bar only that will be available Fridays and Saturdays from 9-11 p.m., and are also showcasing a new featured food every two weeks.