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Man sought in connection to three shootings near area By Landan Kuhlmann

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Investigators have released new security video of a man sought in connection to three shootings late last month that left two men and a woman injured, two of which happened in the area, according to the Houston Police Department. Tacner Baz, 34, Jennifer Espeseth, 49, and Wilmer Paguada, 53, all suffered minor injuries as a result of the incidents, according to

police. The man is described as in his late 20s or early 30s, with slim build according to HPD. He was wearing eyeglasses and a beanie, police said, and spoke broken Spanish. His identity is unknown, according to the department. Baz at about 2 a.m. June 25 pulled up to a stoplight around Bellfort Street and Telephone Road in south Houston, police said, when a man came up and demanded to get into Baz’s car and shot into the car. He shot at Baz multiple times as Baz

ran away, police said, before taking the car and driving away. The unknown man just before 2:30 a.m. left Baz’s car at a gas station at 801 N. Loop W., police said, before allegedly walking to the Whataburger at 905 N. Loop W. He allegedly demanded money from Esepeseth while she sat in the drive through line, then allegedly tried to open her car door before shooting into the car and hitting her in the hand before Espeseth sped off. The man at 2:45 a.m.

then returned to the gas station, police allege, where he walked up to Paguada and another man and demanded their keys at gunpoint before driving away in their car. He allegedly shot at the men as they ran away, according to police, hitting Paguada in the leg. The car was found a short time later, according to HPD. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call HPD’s Homicide division at 713-308-8800 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-2228477.

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Photo courtesy of HPD Police are searching for the man pictured above in connection to three recent shootings, including two in the Leader’s area.

McElvysells Leader to new owner For The Leader

A high note White Oak Music Hall will soon play host to the Sad Summer Music Festival.

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Sunny disposition Garden Guru Amy Williams has some tips to keep those sunflowers blooming.

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Photo by Wayne Donnelly St. Pius X pitcher/infielder Casan Evans winds up during a 2022 game against rival St. Thomas. Evans has been ranked as one of the top recruits in the Class of 2024 following a standout sophomore campaign.

SPX’s Evans quickly rising as burgeoning baseball star Man arrested Police have arrested and charged a man in connection to a local shooting.

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Baseball has always been a culture of sorts in the Evans household. St. Pius X High School pitcher Casan Evans’ dad Mike – who is also the Panthers’ baseball coach – is a former 22ndround pick by the Kansas City Royals. And so far in his own baseball career, that culture has allowed the younger Evans to quickly make a name for himself on the prep baseball circuit with a combination of lessons learned and inherent natural ability. “When I was born, it was just sort of there,” Casan Evans said. And if he continues to have the success he had this season, there’s no reason to believe the soon-to-be junior won’t be well known himself very soon. Evans was a key part of the Panthers’ playoff run this past season, which saw SPX finish 16-12-1 and reach the TAPPS regional round before falling to San Antonio Central Catholic. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Evans threw more than 60 percent of his pitches for strikes this past season according to a report from KHOU, and his fastball has already touched 95 miles per hour according to publicly-available scouting reports. As of early June, he was ranked as the 10th-best recruit in his class nationally and the second-best pitching recruit in the Class of 2024 by Prep Baseball Report. It was quite a step forward for Evans, who admitted he stayed more in the background his freshman year, when he was the youngest player on the team. But come his sophomore campaign, he said he came to develop a trust in his teammates that

McElvy Partners LLC has sold its media and marketing company with operations in Houston, Dallas and Charlotte to Street Media. The company’s divisions include community newspapers, shoppers, digital services, commercial printing, and events. Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, represented McElvy Partners in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed. “We are very excited to welcome The Greensheet, The Leader, the Fort Bend Star, The Weekly in Charlotte, Texas Printers and Core Digital Brands to the Street Media family,” said Brian Calle, Street Media’s CEO. “It will be a privilege to join forces with these important community institutions and find new pathways for building sustainable media outlets, working with the incredible team running the organization.” The acquired operations include The Greensheet, a free shopper distributed across Houston and Dallas; community newspapers in The Leader and the Fort Bend Star; and The Weekly, a group of community weeklies serving upscale neighborhoods south of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Texas group also publishes the monthly Fort Bend Business Journal magazine.

played a significant role in his development – one which enabled him to show he belonged in the conversation of elite players. “I believed in my team, and knew I didn’t have to do everything in my willpower to strike somebody out,” he said. “It was a lot easier to trust them than trying to do everything myself.” His dad echoed the sentiment, adding that Casan also matured in the emotional department as well as the conditioning aspect – where the younger Evans said he is now in the weight room 4-5 times per week – and the in-game adjustments. Casan is also a third baseman and shortstop for the Panthers, and Mike Evans said he has worked to instill a mentality of perseverance in all three of his sons. That mentality, he said, is based on “following the process” and staying focused on the positive outcomes while adapting to the many struggles that can accompany the sport. It’s one that can come in handy, he said, in a game where even the best hitters fail seven times out of 10 and the best pitchers surrender a run every few innings. “(Casan is) understanding that mistakes happen and the game does not forgive excuses, but will honor hard work,” his father said. “…Baseball is the worst sport to play if you want to feel good about yourself. Learn to live with loss, and learn from it.” That work ethic, the younger Evans said, comes not just from his dad and his coaches, but from watching several MLB stars. He said he takes inspiration from the likes of Los Angeles AnSee EVANS P. 4

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Local business Oak Forest resident set to release second children’s book is our business. By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews. com

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As a teacher for more than a decade, Oak Forest resident Sarah Allison has always sought to help kids write and share their own unique stories. She is doing just that with

an upcoming children’s picture book release that she says will share the uniqueness of both her own family and several other local families in an attempt to inspire the younger generation to embrace their individuality. This past March, Allison released her first children’s book, called “Audrey-Saurus.” And next Tuesday, she will

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release a second one entitled “Each of Us” from her own publishing company called B + A Stories, which is named after her two children Brynnlee and Audrey. “Oftentimes, young kids are trying to connect over the things they have in common and are the same about them,” she said. “And while those are good, it’s important to really

understand where they come from…and what makes them unique.” “Each of Us,” Allison said, is a story about friendship, family, and culture. She said the book is a celebration of what makes each character unique and the ways they share their language, recipes, and tradiSee BOOK. 4

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Summer music festival coming to White Oak Music Hall July 13 By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

A summer music festival is back for its third annual tour, and a popular Heightarea entertainment venue is one of its stops this year. The third annual Sad Summer Music Festival is set to kick off on Friday, a news release from the festival said. It will consist of 18 live shows around the country through Aug. 8 – including its first-ever show on the Lawn at White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main St., on July 13. Mayday Parade will be one of the co-headlining

bands, as will Houstonbased band Waterparks and UK-based group Neck Deep, according to a press release from the festival. Also performing will be State Champs, The Summer Set, Lolo, Games We Play, and more. The tour is sponsored by Journeys, a specialty retail brand that sells apparel, shoes, and more. “Connecting with our consumers and employees through live music events has always been a huge part of our identity as a brand,” Journey senior vice president of marketing Kari Irons said. “The ongoing

partnership between Sad Summer Fest and Journeys has allowed us to come together to create a memorable and safe experience for fans that were missing live music and the face to face connection with their favorite artists.” General admission tickets for the show are $45 pre-order and $49 on the day of the event. There are also VIP tickets available for $99. For more information or to get tickets for the July 13 show at White Oak Music Hall, go online to Photo by Julian Bajsel https://www.sadsummer- The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall will play host to a one-day show as part of the third annual Sad Summer Music Festival on July 13. fest.com/.

Garden Guru: Tips to help enjoy a happy sunflower harvest

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Hey Garden Guru, We have really enjoyed your suggestion of growing Mammoth Sunflowers with our kids! However, after they have bloomed, we aren’t sure what the next step is. How do we harvest the seeds and keep the squirrels from getting to them? Thanks! Sunflowers in the Suburbs Dear Sunflowers, I love that your family has enjoyed growing Mammoth sunflowers, they really do brighten the gar-

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den. Harvesting the seeds can provide a fun snack and give you an ample amount of seeds for your next crop. Once you know the key signs and steps to harvest, it is a fairly easy process and you can do it without the squirrels taking them. Once the bloom begins to die back, leave it attached to the stalk. The petals will begin to shrivel as the head dries out with the back of the head eventually turning brown. The middle disk florets, which

are located in the center part of the flower, are each attached to a seed. These are originally yellow in color, but as the head dries, the disk florets will turn brown and will easily brush off the center of head. It is important that all disk florets have dried before harvesting the seeds. Once the disk florets have been discarded, the seeds can be uncovered beneath. The seeds will be plumb and loose, and easily pop out. Our kids really enjoyed this process, their little fingers

are the perfect tool for getting the seeds out. If squirrels are a problem, you may cut the heads off after blooming, leaving 4-5 inches of stalk attached and hang them upside down indoors to dry. I recommend a place that they will not be disturbed because as the disk florets dry out they will fall and it can be messy especially when they are bumped into. Sunflower blooms will be staggered, so you will find yourself harvesting days

apart or weeks apart. I recommend leaving previously harvested heads with a few seeds still intact in a separate location for the squirrels in order to keep them away from sunflowers that are waiting to be harvested. To see this process firsthand, check out our Instagram, or visit us in person at the Flower Power Picnic July 9th from 6-8 pm at American Legion Park for family fun and education. See you in the garden! Visit Underhill Urban Farm Co. on Facebook or Instagram

BCycle bike series to include historic Heights neighborhoods By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

here are two bike rides coming up in the next few months in or near local neighborhoods. that will give avid local bicyclists a chance to enjoy their pastime while exploring historic neighborhoods around Houston. On June 25, Houston BCycle kicked off its Five for 10 Ride Series to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary, a bike series that will explore different neighborhoods and

areas around Houston, according to a news release. The next two local rides that will involve neighborhoods in or near the Leader area over the next few months are Buffalo Bayou on either Aug. 13/14, as well as tour of the Heights on either Oct. 15/16 according to spokesperson Mary DeBauche. There are currently nine BCycle locations in the Leader area – seven in the Heights and two more on Washington Avenue – as part of more than 150 stations around Houston.

The primary goal of the Five for 10 Ride Series is to enjoy a bike ride to celebrate the anniversary, the organization said. However, it also supports BCycle’s fundraiser called The Great Bike Raise, a $1 million fundraising campaign to add more bikes to the BCycle system. “At Precinct 1 we’re working every day to build a greener, healthier, and more equitable Harris County,” said Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, whose district includes Acres Homes and Northline/North-

side. “Investments in bike lanes, trails, and expanding BCycle are important steps towards achieving those goals. Ellis has committed $500,000 to The Great Bike Raise, according to the release. “I hope others will join me in supporting BCycle, and fueling the growth of this sustainable and affordable transportation option,” Ellis said. For more information, follow BCycle on social media @ HoustonBCycle or visit houstonbcycle.com

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The proposed project would raise the elevation of the existing I-10 main lanes above the floodplain of White Oak Bayou from Heights Blvd. to I-45. The proposed construction area would be approximately 1.8 miles in length. The project also includes the construction of a 21.7-acre detention pond located on the north side of I-10 between Taylor St. and Houston Ave. and would construct a 10-foot shared use path on the north side of I-10 along White Oak Bayou between Studemont St. and I-45. Although additional right of way would be required, no residential or non-residential structures are anticipated to be displaced at this time. Information concerning services and benefits available to affected property owners and information about the tentative schedule for right-of-way acquisition and construction can be obtained from the TxDOT Houston District Office by calling (713) 802-5270. The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands. 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Thank you readers for this wonderful decade More than 10 years ago, my parents visited Houston to check up on their middle son and his soonto-be wife. A wedding was around the corner and my parents were doing what all great, groom parents do before a wedding – asking rhetorical questions and basking in the idea of a new daughter-inlaw. About that same time in 2012, I was planning a second wedding – this one to a community newspaper in the heart of Houston called The Leader. That’s right: While I was planning a wedding, I also was planning on becoming a business owner for the first time. And in much the same way, I found my parents asking rhetorical questions and basking in the idea that their son would soon own and operate his own small company. For some reason, I’ve never forgotten the question my Dad asked in the weeks before we purchased The Leader. “Well, Jonathan,” he mused. “Do you know what you’re doing?” My Dad cared because he was my first investment partner, and

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he had a few dollars at stake in the deal. “Dad,” I told him, “I’m going to do what I know how to do with a community newspaper. We’re going to tell important and relevant stories. If we do that, I’m pretty sure it will work.” What has happened over the past 10 years has been the most rewarding professional experience of my life, mainly because our plan worked. One year after we purchased The Leader from my dear friend, Terry Burge, The Leader was named the most outstanding community newspaper by the Texas Community Newspaper Association. More important, we were awarded the

state’s Community Service Award for a series of stories we did that improved the safety around one of our neighborhood parks. And in a sign that maybe the judging was ill-informed, this column I once wrote weekly was named the best in the state. I’ve never gloated on press association honors (even though I just did) because good community newspapers should only have one judge: The Reader. That’s the litmus test that matters. For a full decade, I’ve been humbled by our readers – the ones who loved our work, the ones who wanted to improve our work, and even the ones who couldn’t stand it. No matter the call, this community has always cared about having a strong, community newspaper that stood up for our people, our neighborhoods and our businesses. And in an era when small newspapers have been relegated behind social feeds and instant information, I can’t express how much your support has meant to our employees and me, personally. The Leader did more than provide me an employment oppor-

tunity, though. Through our work here, our company was able to acquire more newspapers and add wonderful employees. Because we had success here, we purchased newspapers in Charlotte, N.C., Fort Bend, the Greensheet in Houston and Dallas, and a group of five community newspapers north of Corpus Christi. And to think it all started when I told my Dad I was “pretty sure” it would work. As you may have seen on the front page, my time as the owner and steward of this newspaper has come to an end. A couple of months ago, a company expressed interest in acquiring us, and through a period of back-and-forth, we agreed to sell most of our newspaper operations. The common cliché says this moment is bitter-sweet, and I suppose that’s true in a way. Then again, there’s not much room for bitterness, because I’ll look back on a decade of running your community newspaper with fondness and pride. I’ve loved leading our staff, telling important stories and getting to know countless people in this area of Houston. I’ve made friends that

will last much longer than my stay as owner of The Leader, and for that I’m grateful. I’m grateful that you, our readers, brought this newspaper into your home each Friday or Saturday morning. I’m grateful that you have cared enough to support our newspaper financially. I’m grateful that you’ve allowed us to tell the stories we felt important to the growth of our neighborhoods. I’m grateful for the countless small businesses that supported us through their advertising. And on a personal note, I’m grateful that you’ve supported me as I worked to keep community news relevant in the Heights, Oak Forest, Garden Oaks and all the wonderful neighborhoods of north Houston. As a new owner takes the helm, I hope you’ll continue to support this local newspaper. Having a place to compile all of our wonderful voices is worth more than all the digital feeds in the world. Email jonathan@mcelvycommunications.com

Are our man Friday’s days getting numbered? MY COMMUTE –The traffic in Houston gets worse each day. Of course it does. Everybody is moving to Texas and mostly here. My own commute depends on whether I want to get a second cup of coffee. That adds another minute to my workday routine. Otherwise it’s down the hall, past the den, take a left to my comfy chair, turn on the TV news and start reading the papers. But those hundreds of thousands of wage slaves are stuck on the West Loop wishing they were in London. I shall explain and, as usual, offer a solution. Thousands of British employees have begun the world’s biggest trial of the four-day work week. It’s a six-month test that will include more than 3,300 workers from 70 companies, ranging from fish-andchip shops to big corporations. Employees will work 80 percent of their hours but still get 100 percent of their pay. Researchers will monitor how the reduced workweek affects productivity, employee well-being, how it impacts the environment and gender equality. (I’m not sure about this last category.) Why such an experiment and why now? Blame COVID-19 and its offspring. That pandemic has changed the way we live -- go to school, dress and even eat. Our work habits have been massively changed -- maybe forever. Employees had to work at home. They liked it. Many looked back at their old job and found it to be mindnumbing, redundant, a lack of advancement and lousy pay. That brought on the Great Resignation whereby thousands of workers left their jobs seeking better

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employment. Let’s look at working at home. When the pandemic first hit, sociologists, armed with clipboards and data sheets, took surveys. Books have been written, talking heads on TV wax wise about “the new American workers.” Their findings are interesting: At first many workers were a little uptight about staying home. Wives began whispering, “For better or worse, but not for lunch.” Kids ran around the house all day. Zoom replaced handshakes. Then the polls showed that workers were getting the hang of sleeping later, working at a computer in their pajamas (the worker, not the computer) and -- best of all – not commuting. This last point rings a big bell in Houston. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, among the nation’s 50 most populous metros, the Houston region ranks 12th in travel time to work. One-way each way: a flat 27 minutes. That means the daily average Houston area commute time is just under an hour if you don’t take a side trip, wind up behind road work, a wreck or get lost. To-and-back five days a week: 270 minutes. Incidentally, our 27 minutes one-way compared to our neighbors: Metroplex: 28.6 minutes. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown: 27.7 minutes. The average for the top 50 metropolitan areas is a scant 26.6 minutes. How do we commute in

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Houston? Auto (alone in your own vehicle) is 76.6 percent; carpool: 11.3 percent; mass transit: 3.9 percent; walk: 2.1 percent and only 3.6 percent work from home so they don’t really commute. That comes to 97.5 percent; the rest must be “other” like stage coach, mule train, gondola or skateboard. In 2017, the latest stats I can dig up, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found that the average Houston commuter spent 75 hours annually stuck in traffic -- 22 hours more than 10 years prior in 2007. The Institute’s Urban Mobility Report ranked the Houston area seventh for most annual hours of delay with 247.44 million total hours in 2017. The study also determined that peak congestion times in Houston was Mondays and Tuesdays at

5 p.m. and Fridays at 4 p.m. The annual cost of congestion in Houston was roughly $4.5 billion, which is calculated by combining time and fuel spent. The region also ranked fifth among all urban areas for most wasted fuel. These figures are dated – like $5 a gallon gas --so we can easily see that today things are much worse. Back to the shorter week: Between 2015 and 2019, Iceland tried the four-day work week with different workers. It was a huge success and today 80 percent of Icelandic workers now have shorter work schedules but not necessarily four days. Trials are set to begin in Spain and Australia this year. Meanwhile, Belgium announced plans in February to allow employees to request a four-day workweek.

Here in the U.S. we have all sorts of different schedules. Due to COVIT-19, companies closed down completely, let employees work at home, then some bosses wanted their employees back at their assembly lines, cubicles or rowing in the galley. Elon Musk ordered his Tesla and SpaceX workers to show up for work 40 hours a week or be fired. In the height of the pandemic, one Wall Street CEO said: “If you can go to a restaurant you can go to work.” On the other hand, Utah switched all of its state employees to fourday workweeks in 2008, but switched back to a five-day workweek in 2011. What about the employees? In a January survey, the Pew Research Center found that 60 percent of workers whose jobs can be done at home wanted to work remote

most or all of the time. If you had a permanent four-day workweek, how would you spend that extra day? Probably doing the same job at home. Surveys show most employees, given that extra day off, would like Fridays, so get a job at TGIF. Nurture the innerarsonist in you: Houston firefighters work in four different 24-hour shifts; thus many have second jobs. Christians: Ask your pastor for advice. They only work on Sundays. Maybe just not tell anyone you have that day off and go fishing, bowling or attend a bullfight. Or you could spend that extra day stuck on the West Loop. One thing is sure: After COVID-19, our work weeks will never be the same. I may have a third cup of coffee Ashby works at ashby2@ comcast.net

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Contributed photo Sarah Allison reads one of her books aloud. Allison, a teacher for more than a decade, is releasing her second children’s book entitled “Each of Us” on July12, which details the unique stories of five area families

Photo by Wayne Donnelly Casan Evans follows through on a swing during a game last season against Houston Milby. The soon-to-be junior figures to be a key cog for the Panthers next season.

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gels outfielder Mike Trout as well as Astros star Alex Bregman. “It’s crazy to see the everyday things coaches tell us to do (taking ground balls, working in the cage) – they’re still doing it, and they’re the best of the best,” Casan said. “It shows me that no matter how good you are; you still need to do the little things that make you better.” And that dedication appears to have paid off so far. Evans is a two-time TAPPS all-district selection and plays with the Marucci Elite summer select baseball team, which is coached by former MLB AllStars Adam Dunn and Aaron Hill. “It’s been tremendous just listening to them and telling me what I need to do…They want you to have fun, get after it, and play to the best of your ability,” he said. “They want you to show coaches why you should play for them. It’s just crazy being able to be coached by them.” His father echoed the sentiment. “The biggest step Casan took (this season) was surrounding himself with people interested in the same vision,” Mike Evans said. Stronger together There is no doubt that Evans takes some of his cues from his dad – who spent six seasons in the Royals’ minor league system as primarily an outfielder and first baseman – as well as a family friend who also played pro ball. And the younger Evans’ baseball talent is undeniable on the field thus far in his high school career. “They’ve been to that highest level. I usually just follow (what they tell me),” he said. “If it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t work out – I just try to

find something similar that will help me be better in what I’m trying to do.” But it means much more, he said, with his family by his side. Not only does he have his father’s experience and lessons to lean on, but he gets to experience the journey’s ups and downs with his dad right there in the dugout every night. And if it’s not his dad coaching him on the field, he said, it’s his mom driving and traveling with him to tournaments around the state and documenting it with videos of his play – anything they can do to help their son make his baseball dreams a reality. “I wouldn’t want anyone else (to go through this with),” Casan said. “It’s great how much they support me and how much they’ve spent to help me follow my dream. I’m very thankful for them.” Mike Evans echoed his son, who has already spoken to multiple college coaches. “This is a journey that many don’t get to experience as a family, and we’re humbled by all of it,” he said. “Watching Casan through this process is rewarding because of how he is handling it all.” Baseball has long been ingrained in the younger Evans, who said his focus is now turning to next season and how he can help the Panthers achieve great heights. And if he continues on his current path, the Houston area will know his name sooner rather than later. But he’s not focused on all of that, he said – he’s simply focused on getting better and taking the next step in his baseball dream. “I’ve played it my whole life and loved the game,” he said. “I don’t ever want to go away from it.”

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of pride and ownership in the things that make them unique and different.” That message, according to Allison, is one that can make waves and impacts for generations to come. “It’s a really exciting day that kids everywhere will have an opportunity to see things about themselves reflected in this book that they’ll get to share,” she said. “Kids’ books have a chance to share important messages with kids or open up a door for discussion about a topic in an age-appropriate way.” To connect with Allison and keep up with the new book release, follow her on Instagram @author.sarah.allison, email authorsarahallison@gmail.com or visit her website at authorsarahallison.us. “My goal is for it to have a wide impact, strengthen communities, and share our stories,” she said.

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Memorial Hermann, Helix partner for genome testing project By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

A new genome-testing initiative is in the works which aims to catch potential health problems at earlier stages, and it will be available to most patients throughout the Houston region once it begins. On June 28, population genome company Helix and the Memorial Hermann Health System announced that the companies have partnered to launch a population genomics program designed to utilize DNA information to look for hidden health risks. It will not be campusspecific, according to Memorial Hermann spokesperson Drew Munhausen, but will be available to most adults

throughout the Houston Metro area, including those Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, the Heights and surrounding local neighborhoods. “Unlocking the insights of DNA will allow our affiliated providers to create precise, personalized plans for our patients and protect more people from preventable disease,” Memorial Hermann president and CEO David Callender said. The release said participants will have firsthand access to their personal genetic data which can help providers initially determine a patient’s risk for serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. “By identifying these risks before symptoms arise, pro-

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results from their genomic data, focusing on CDC Tier 1 applications. However, he said details of enrollment are subject to change as the system is designed. The release said the partnership also allows Helix to then run further tests without needing to without having to collect additional genetic samples beyond the initial genetic data collection submitted for the program. Participation requirements will be subject to review for approval according to Munhausen, though he said the initial plan is to allow most adults in the Houston Metro area to participate in the study. Memorial Hermann anticipates at least 100,000 participants in the program, according to the release.

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Art Valet: Archway Gallery to present 14th annual Juried Exhibition MITCH COHEN Art Columnist

Archway Gallery will present its Fourteenth Annual Juried Exhibition, Saturday, July 9, 5-8 p.m., with accepted works and remarks by this year’s juror, Rosa Ana Orlando at 6:30 p.m. Archway Gallery is located at 2305 Dunlavy. Light refreshments and complimentary valet parking are available. The show will be on view until August 4, 2022 The annual event is an excellent opportunity for area artists and nonmembers of the gallery to participate in an exhibition of works in Houston’s finest artist-owned space. Archway is artist owned and operated since 1976 making it one of Houston’s and the nation’s oldest artist-owned and operated galleries. In addition to a cash award, the first-prize winner will also receive a month’s guest artist privileges at Archway Gallery. 166 artists submitted 319 pieces—a record for this annual juried exhibi-

tion. 50% of every sale will be donated to Scenic Galveston, Inc., the benefactor of the exhibit, and the other 50% to the artist. Juror Rosa Ana Orlando, is a museum specialist with extensive knowledge of art history. She has broad experience in art collection management, exhibition planning, and design, and she is an independent art curator consultant, and educator. Ms. Orlando has taught art appreciation at the college level, and has been a docent at art, history, and children’s museums. She has mentored emerging artists and museum professionals. Her attention to detail, enthusiasm, and passion for the transformative power of art have been reflected in all her projects. Ms. Orlando is an engineer with a Master of Liberal Arts and Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University. She was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and has lived in the United States since 2003. For more information, visit http://ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. Like Archway Gallery on Face-

Pictured is a panorama o f the 13th annual Juried Exhibition from last year. This year’s iteration will be presented this weekend.

book. A reminder that The Market at Sawyer Yards is not open this Saturday, but will return Aug. 13 from noon-8 p.m.,

for BAM! Art Market, an indoor combo market with First Saturday Arts Market at Silver Street Studios Warehouse. The Second Saturday Open

Studios at Sawyer Yards are open of course being indoors, noon-5 p.m., year round. Details http://sawyeryards.com Cohen is an artist and

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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 & Sips: Reata Cellars winery opens doors in Heights By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Wine connoisseurs and lovers will soon have a new space to sip and enjoy their wine. According to a post on the winery’s Facebook page, Reata Cellars winery was poised to open its doors at 633 W. 19th St. in the Heights on Wednesday. The winery has a license, according to a report from

Houston CultureMap, that allows them to both import wine and create their own concoctions. The report also said Reata will have a rotating selection of five wines by the glass. Reata Cellars will be open Wednesday through Friday from 3-9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information or to check out what the winery has to offer, follow @ ReataCellars on Facebook

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Laura, according to a Brewbound report, with Urban South calling on the craft brewing community to contribute by creating their own unique version of Coastal Harmony. Urban South HTX’s version of Coastal Harmony DIPA – released last Friday – is hopped with sweet tropical fruits and bursts of citrus, according to a Facebook post from the brewery. All proceeds from sales of the Coastal Harmony DIPA will go toward hurricane relief organizations.

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Man injured by police hit with four charges By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

A man who was shot by a police officer during an alleged fight at a shopping center last week near Independence Heights has been arrested, according to the Houston Police Department. Phillip Rogers, 41, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a peace officer, disarming a police officer and evading arrest, according to Harris County Court

records. He was hospitalized and treated, according to HPD, and subsequently charged. Officer John Pavlica, who HPD said has been with the department since 2014, was treated at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center and released, according to the department. HPD’s special investigations unit, internal affairs division, and the Harris County District Attorney’s office are investigating the incident, according to the department. Police allege Pavlica at about

7:30 p.m. June 26 was working an approved off-duty job inside a store at the Northline Commons shopping center, 4400 North Freeway, when Rogers allegedly entered with a large wooden table leg before allegedly approaching another man and hitting him twice with the table leg before leaving the store. After a store employee notified him of the incident, police said Pavlica followed Rogers as he allegedly ran into a Panda Express at 19 E. Crosstimbers St. before

Pavlica attempted to use a taser to stop him. However, police said Rogers allegedly grabbed Pavlica’s taser and allegedly struck him over the head twice during a subsequent struggle. Following the struggle, police allege Pavlica shot and struck Rogers, who allegedly fled the scene after being shot and was taken into custody by other responding officers. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition and later charged, according to police.

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A man who was critically injured in a car crash near Acres Homes after possibly suffering a medical episode earlier last week has died, according to the Houston Police Department. The victim’s identity is pending verification by the county’s medical examiner, according to HPD. He died on Tuesday, according to the department.

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Espinoza, 29, was pronounced dead at Ben Taub General Hospital on June 18, according to police. Officers responded to a shooting call just before noon on June 18, police said, to find Espinoza with multiple gunshot wounds in the driver’s seat of a Jeep Cherokee. He had crashed into a pole at 5600 Cochran St., according to police, but was allegedly shot by Allen at 1200 Fairbanks St. a short distance away.