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Ready to pour in. Local business get ready to show their hospitality to incoming SuperBowl visitors.

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Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Volunteers from CenterPoint Energy work on Independence Heights’ baseball field as part of Rebuilding Together Houston last Friday, Jan. 27

Another ‘Super’ team takes to the fields and helping senior citizens,” said NRG project manager Peggy Reed, who has spearheaded this particular crew for the last three years. “I love seniors and helping disabled members of our community, so it’s a gratification for me to be able to come out and help.”

NRG’s project, which this week involved replacing the doors, broken windows and rotten boards underneath some homes along 34th Street as well as repurposing the overhanging tree limbs and various debris, is helping Rebuilding Houston reach the finish line of a 17 month-long mission to restore 500 Houston-area homes.

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

NFL Play 60 at FBMS. Students at FBMS completed their Super Bowl LI edition of the NFL Play 60 Challenge, a program which taught students the importance of getting 60 minutes of exercise per day. And they got quite the reward.

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As the rest of the city gears up for festivities around Discovery Green and NRG Stadium, and Super Bowl LI approaches, a different kind of festivity is taking place in a local neighborhood.

All the ruckus may be surrounding downtown Houston this week, but just a little ways outside the Super Bowl Epicenter, hundreds of volunteers descended upon several Independence Heights residences and public gathering spots to perform some long-overdue TLC as part of the Rebuilding Together Houston 2017 initiative.

“I like giving back to the community

Inside Play 60 Program lets Black Middle School students get a taste of what it’s like to go pro.

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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com The chance for a city to host a Super Bowl only comes along every so often, and as such the excitement tends to be off the charts; but local law enforcement will be out in force, and cautioned that a desire to ‘seize the moment’ should not overpower common sense and safety.

“We’re coordinating and collaborat-

ing with other law enforcement agencies in the region,” Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said. “We all come together to discuss manpower, asset allocation and various ways we can work together to provide the safest plan we can for an event of this magnitude.”

To start, Precinct 1 deputies will switch to two-man units beginning Thursday to have greater manpower and the ability to better handle large groups. Additionally, officers will per-

form 10-hour shifts for the duration of Super Bowl week (as opposed to the typical eight-hour patrol).

“Most of the time the people we encounter at sporting events like this, it’s a crowd of people—so it’s better to have two officers in the car when you’re rolling up on a large group of people for officers’ safety,” Rosen said.

Though the epicenter of Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is a joyous, raucous occasion which brings visitors from near and far descending on the host city—but it is also something which can cause major headaches on the roadways for residents of said host city if they don’t plan ahead.

As swarms of Patriots and Falcons fans—both those with a ticket and the expected 150,000 visitors from outof-town who will be at NRG stadium and Discovery Green—settle into hotels and crash at friends’ houses, they’ll surely want to explore all the festivities and wonders Houston offers. Of course that means the stressinducing, headache-causing traffic which pervades the city daily will be exacerbated. In that light, officials say locals (as well as visiting friends or family) might want to be aware of several factors and tips for navigating the crushing traffic sure to ensue.

The Texas Department of Transportation will work in conjunction with the Harris County Emergency Operations Center to monitor highway conditions all the way through February 6 to keep an eye on the traffic, working with all available federal, state, county and city partners.

“We’ll have crews out there monitoring the roadways and picking up debris, that sort of thing. We want to help make it shine and do our best,” spokesperson Karen Othon said.

Trickle-down effect One TxDOT modification for Super Bowl week in particular may make those here within our area leap for joy — if only for a brief moment.

Considering the millions of Houstonians and out of town guests expected to grace the Houston area in the days leading up to the big game, Othon noted TxDOT will minimize construction lane closures (such as those prominent in The Leader readership area) on the Highway 290 project so as not to bottleneck any more traffic than the volume already will.

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Locals know ‘Where to Go’ Super Bowl Weekend

By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader Super Bowl LI is descending on Houston this weekend, drawing the eyes of the world. About 150,000 out-oftown visitors are expected to fill the city’s 84,000 hotel rooms and guest rooms in private homes. The crowds will come from all over the planet, but many will arrive with the same question in mind: Where is the best place to find a “real Houston experience?”

More than 1 million visitors and locals are expected to attend the “Super Bowl LIVE” festival, a free, nine-

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Houston’s own Robert Earl Keen will perform at the Heights Theater this Super Bowl weekend.

day celebration of the Super Bowl and anchored in Discovery Green. Super Bowl LIVE features music, ex-

hibits, light shows, food, beverages and a 90-foot tall virtual reality trip to Mars.

Still, there are people who

would rather submit to a root canal than join big, loud, inebriated throngs of revelers.

Where will these discerning visitors go for a real Houston experience? Those in-theknow are visiting 19th Street in the Heights.

“We own the Kessler Theater in Dallas, and Dallas hosted the Super Bowl in 2011,” stated Edwin Cabaniss, owner of the recently renovated Heights Theater on 19th Street. “We learned from that weekend - some people want an alternative to the raucous parties that go with Super Bowl. We are trying to provide that.”

Cabaniss added that he

is impressed with Houston’s preparation. “City planners have done an incredible job organizing the downtown festival and everything surrounding the Super Bowl,” he said. “It’s awesome, and I have to give them credit, but some visitors want to get to know the city, and don’t want to deal with giant crowds.”

Cabaniss created an alternative. He booked Houston’s own singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen at the intimate Heights Theater both weekend nights. The native son has recorded 18 albums, many at Sugarhill Recording See Keen P. 4A

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Temporary injunction filed against area music hall

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Despite a ruling last week, the legal battle between local neighborhoods and a popular live music scene appears far from resolved.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, a judge granted the plaintiffs - residents of the Woodland Heights neighborhood -- a temporary injunction against White Oak Music Hall which mandates just two outdoor shows until the next hearing as well as the purchase of electronic monitoring equipment, per media reports. Residents brought the suit against White Oak after they’d had enough of the reverberating waves of music disturbing their neighborhoods.

“This is a major step forward for the community, and for Houston in that unregulated development without any consideration about the impact on the community is not going to stand,” said Cris Feldman, one of the plaintiff’s attorneys.

Co-owner Johnny So at White Oak thought otherwise, however, saying the music hall

has been embraced by large segments of the Near Northside community as a positive contribution to the area on numerous fronts, and the loud concerts are few and far between.

“Concerts on The Lawn (for which the neighbors are concerned) only last three hours, and we only have 2-3 per month even in the busiest of months,” he said.

Regardless, White Oak has been ordered to purchase sound equipment, with which noise levels will be monitored by a neutral party and reported back to the city and the plaintiffs on a weekly basis.

“We are going to hold White Oak and its investors liable for what they’ve done,” Feldman said.

The official statement from White Oak the night of the injunction read as follows: “We have not had time to thoroughly review the judge’s order, but it does not affect our announced concerts. As such, the Pixies and Randy Rogers shows outside will continue as planned, as will all of our indoor shows and

events at Raven Tower. However, any injunction against White Oak Music Hall is a blow to anyone who supports live music in Houston or the revitalization of the Northside neighborhood. The handful of residents opposed to nine hours of live music a month may be reaping the benefits, but there are tens of thousands of other Houstonians — both near and far from the venue — who ultimately lose out. The good news is that the case is set for trial on May 15, and we expect this case to be resolved quickly.”

Feldman, however, says that by facilitating a raucous envi-

ronment outdoors, White Oak is the one doing harm to the live music scene.

“They’re the ones that are hurting music, they’re the ones giving live music a bad name by having mosh pit parties in the middle of the neighborhood,” he said. “If they’re so concerned about live music, let’s see them do it responsibly.”

So fired right back at Feldman’s characterization of the stage as a “mosh pit.”

“Their narrative of constant, non-stop loud music at all hours of the night is simply untrue,” he said.

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Annie Louise O’Connor Howard of Houston, Texas, our precious wife, mother, and Meme passed into the arms of our Lord after complications from heart failure. Annie Louise was born at St. Paul Hospital Dallas, Texas to William Joseph O’Connor and May Belle Dean O’Connor.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her three brothers Bill, Bobby, and James.

Annie and husband James were 5 years old when they met in Milford, Texas where they grew up and attended all grades together.

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But most of all she was a beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. We will miss her friendship, perfect kindness and sweetness, and coconut cream pies.

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The comedians performing are professional, national acts with TV credits, and most have entertained throughout the U.S and world.

There is a $20 admission charge to comedy night which includes a catered dinner in the smoke-free environment prepared by a rotating list of locally owned restaurants.

Admission also includes two drink tickets for alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.

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The show starts at about 8 p.m. and includes a host, several acts, and a headliner. The fun normally ends between 10 and 10:30. Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to laugh.

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New parents, you can put down the organic soap

By Jonathan McElvy jonathan@theleadernews.com

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ou can’t walk down the street of any neighborhood in this area without seeing a mom or dad chasing one kid on a bike while pushing a baby stroller furiously behind.

I’m concerned about the babies in the strollers. In all likelihood, these youngsters happen to be the second born, and I’m not sure how they’re surviving.

My wife and I have a 3-year-old monster named Hank. And Hank now has a 5-month-old science project named Cal, who happens to be our second son. Meghan and I love these boys equally, you just wouldn’t know if you placed a hidden camera in our home.

Let’s take nutrition for example.

When Hank came home from the hospital, we installed one of those silver, sterile hospital shelves to store his bottles. OK, not really, but we did have this green, plastic, grass-looking object that took up half a kitchen counter in order to properly drain the bottles that had been washed – by hand – with organic dish soap that cost $14.99 an ounce.

Bottle-washing fell under my watch, and there wasn’t an organism that could survive the amount of scrubbing I’d unleash on Hank’s bottles. We’d crank the water-heater

up to 160 and I’d walk away with first-degree burns to make sure those plastic containers looked like Waterford crystals.

I’m not sure what kind of bacteria Cal is drinking, but I know the effort put forth on his bottles has been drastically curtailed. In fact, I have altered the routine by filling the right half of the sink with warm water, dousing some Palmolive (full of dyes, fragrances and fake bubble makers) in the water, and piling all the bottles in at once and letting them soak for 20 minutes. I’ll often use my fingers to scrub the plastic nipples and when that work is done, the bottles get placed on a hand towel that may or may not have food particles from last night’s supper on them.

And that’s when the next noticeable difference in raising a second child becomes apparent.

When we delicately prepared Hank’s bottles of formula, we bought gallons of water from one of those BabiesRBillions stores. No kidding, we bought water specially designed for babies, which might possibly be the greatest hoax Dr. Seuss ever played on us.

Once the powdered gold formula was measured and mixed, we’d gently place the bottle in a steamer designed to slowly and meticulously warm Baby Hank’s water to the perfect sipping temperature.

Guess what Cal gets? That’s right:

Tap water and processed food have made Cal about as pleasant as any second-born.

Warm tap water. And from everything I can tell, he likes it just fine, not to mention he may have the whitest teeth in America considering all the fluoride he’s consumed in the past five months, assuming his teeth can grow through the bacteria.

Speaking of teeth, I also recall the precision with which we prepared Hank’s first rounds of solid food, if pureed carrots can ever be defined as solid.

You ever heard of a Baby Brezza?

That’s short for “It takes forever to make real food.” And yes, we had one for Hank. Meghan would come home from a hard day’s work and

The Eyes Have It THE KITCHEN -- Elderly Chinese gentleman: “I am going to have an eye operation.”

Questioner: “Do you have a cataract?” ECG: “No, I have an Oldsmobile.” (Bob Hope, circa 1955) You can’t tell ethnic jokes like that anymore, but in fact, I did have a cataract, and it is no laughing matter. My story began when I noticed my eyesight was getting fuzzy, so, obviously, I went to see my doctor. He happens to be an endocrinologist, but that’s close enough for medical work, and maybe he could prescribe something.

He prescribed another doctor, an ophthalmologist, actually several. They seem to specialize: retina, pupil, eye lid, eye lash, left eye, right eye, bull’s eye.

After I visited most members of the AMA, the docs decided I had a nuclear reincarnation or maybe it was a miscalculated degeneration in my left eye. (Hey, I flunked out of pre-med. If I hadn’t, you wouldn’t be reading these

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Maybe we should give our kids a lesson in losing

Dear Editor: I could not let this week’s topic go by without responding. Anyone who reads your column each week knows you are a Trump supporter. As a Trumpet, you all just don’t get that this is NOT about losing. This man is an embarrassment and a danger to our country.

Words do matter, especially when coming from arguably the most powerful man in the world. I listen and read many different view points and it seems that Trumpets laugh off or disregard his words as jokes, he doesn’t mean them or get over it. Your column insinuates that it’s the “losers” who blame others and need to grow up. Trump and his supporters are sore winners. Blame illegal voters for losing the popular vote, blame the media for showing pictures of his inauguration turnout, blame the nation’s top security agencies of trying to delegitimize his presidency. Alternative facts are lies.

He is unpopular with the MAJORITY of the United States citizens and he just can’t handle it. I cower at the thought of what serious consequences are to come when he tweets his unfiltered thoughts at 3 in the morning.

Donna Cherry Dear Editor: Regarding “A lesson in losing”: The American left’s we-knowbest arrogance and psychological immaturity preclude the notion of valid loss. Note how leftists blamed their November election defeat on an “obsolete” Electoral College, on Russian hacking, on white supremacy backlash, on sexism -- on everything under the sun but their own stinking failed policies and the exceptionally beastly candidate they ran.

“Losing” and “winning” imply standards of good and bad, which underlie rules and laws. The left has no respect whatsoever for rules and laws; they’re merely tools to be used or ignored in the course of getting your way. If the law goes against them, as with the Electoral College, then it must be deemed an illegitimate law and we should disregard it. Oh, but if a law favors the left, it must be enforced to full extent for sure.

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magnificent words.) And I had cataracts in both eyes. So the cataract doc decided to operate on the right eye and then the left. I was prepared for a small inconvenience. “It’s a nothing operation,” a friend said. “I drove myself to the doctor the next day for a postop checkup.” Said another: “I had both eyes done one afternoon. Went to work the next morning.” I returned to the clinic a week later and visited several eye machines I got to know from previous visits.

“Put your chin here, close your left eye, now close your right eye. What do you see?” I replied, “Nothing.” I may have

been a medical first.

After seven nurses -- or maybe it was 72 virgins, I couldn’t see that well -- prepared me, the Chief Doctor came in, he looked about 18, and went to work digging into my eyeball. One thing I noticed is that today’s drill presses are really very quiet.

He was good, quick, steady and didn’t make jokes about “by your pupils you will be taught.” (“The King and I”) In a minute or so he told me he had deropped the right melgin and transmuted my optic-fiffel. “Your vision will be a little foggy for a while,” he warned.

That turned out to be like saying, “You might miss your left leg at first.” The week went by and I was not doing so well. Actually I was walking around with a white cane and a tin cup. The second week I was in the kitchen saying, “It’s around here somewhere.

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start chopping sweet potatoes into small squares in order to make a week’s worth of organic food when our first son began eating.

You know what Cal gets, right? A plastic container of processed bananas that may get served out of a bowl and may just be spoon-shoved into his mouth straight out of the container.

Doesn’t seem to matter; Cal eats much better than Hank ever did.

There are so many things that have changed with baby No. 2. During the first year of Hank’s life, I’m pretty sure my wife and I walked around the house in slippers, we talked like golf announcers and we kept the lights at funeral parlor levels.

Maybe it’s because we have a Tasmanian 3-year-old, but any thought of keeping our home nice and calm for the second child would only be possible if we asked Hank to move into the garage, permanently.

We may still do that before it’s over, but for now, we’ve bought Cal sunglasses and some earplugs and told him to deal with it.

Our reading habits have changed, too. With Hank, my wife bought a book on getting children to sleep through the night and she read it at a stoplight on the way home. In fact, we are still reading books on how to handle rowdy 3-year-olds, yet we haven’t revisited a single book on taking care of an infant.

Community comes together after death of Vicki Flanery

By Angela Pennington For The Leader

Since December 30, when Vicki Flanery was stolen from our world, I have been aware of an amazing phenomenon, the forming of a unique community. It started small, intimate, people trying to make it through just one day of horrific news. As hours became days, and days became weeks, news spread and the community grew. A community of those touched by Vicki, with no regard to age, race, social status, a new family bound by the events of one tragic morning.

At the heart of this new community, of course, are the Ferrells. Tightly knit, learning each hour how to exist with their earth shattering loss.

Surrounding the Ferrells is the inner circle—the best of friends and family—who wraps the Ferrells in love and nurture and presence. Who guards with watchful eye. Who embraces each wave of emo-

tion as it comes. Who shares a couch—bringing memories and compassionate silence— with a family who is living each moment breath by breath.

Beyond the inner circle is a halo of selfless supporters, making sure the inner circle is healthy, fed, cared for, in order to continue the nurturing of the Ferrells. Spouses doing double duty in the absence of their partners. Children stepping up, cooking dinner, babysitting, to relieve their parents of added stress. Friends praying, messaging, calling with their love and support.

And beyond that are the strangers, who through this tragedy are strangers no longer. The volunteers who without hesitation gave their time to deliver a memorial service that will go down in history.

The neighbors who gathered, prayed, and donated, despite never having been blessed by knowing Vicki. The Leather Apron Foundation, who stepped in to organize meals,

lawn care and donations, so those who mourn could do so without distraction. The firefighters, whose lives, too, were forever changed that morning.

And such will be the legacy of Vicki Flanery. A beautiful soul at the heart, inspiring the thousands that she encountered to live as a reflection of their friend, teacher, family or mentor. And those thousands, who are forever engraved by knowing her, will in turn inspire their own circles.

The stories of how far Vicki’s tendrils reach are endless. Anyone who attended her celebration of life could physically feel the power she had to change the world—and that power will live on in those that knew her.

I think family friend Jason Holcombe said it best. “If I can touch even two people the way Vicki touched thousands, my life would be complete.”

Go out and touch, my new family. Inspire and change the world.

Answers found in this week’s Classified section

Leftists look to have peaked emotionally at about age 14 -- and that’s why we have participation trophies, safe spaces, trigger warnings and, far more corrosive, their endless demands for free stuff. Yes indeed, the Democradolescent Party.

J. Reynolds

Dear Editor: As a proud Boomer, and one who learned the McElvy flop shot from you at North River Yatch club, I’m not sure you’re exactly right. I think half of our generation stood up for what is right, we fought an unpopular war without dodging the draft or fleeing the country. Raised our kids without government assistance or free college and encouraged them to play sports that required them to make the team and accept losses.

We are guilty of giving people a chance to see if the other side could possibly be right, Obamas eight years in office was a disaster. When we realized a social promotion couldn’t lead our country, we dropped our silent tolerance to hopefully put someone in office who at least understands the difference in winning and losing, Trump could not have won this election without the silent majority speaking up. If he can produce even a third of what he promised we may not have to speak up so loudly again for a long time.

Keith Goode

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Dear Editor: Since the election the actions of people on the left have been disappointing at best. To whine, cry, condemn and disparage someone who has only been in office seven days is utterly foolish and childish. The leftists need to remember that those of us who are not leftists probably were as disappointed in the election results in 2008 and 2012 as they were in 2016, but I don’t recall any rioting, looting or other vandalism to protest those results.

Although the people on the left are by definition adults, their actions remind me of those of a petulant teenager.

Grow up, get a life and judge all politicians on what they do, not what they say.

Jeff Przybyla

Here’s another funny: My wife and I are lucky to have a wonderful nanny, Rachel, who took care of Hank for the first 18 months of his life and will (hopefully) do the same for Cal. When Meghan went back to work after Baby No. 1, she created a sheet that Rachel filled out every day, asking how many times sweet little Hank used the bathroom (both kinds), how many times he ate, when he took his medicine and what kind of activities he did that day. Yes, we wanted updates on Tummy Time.

Rachel now takes care of Cal every day and you know how many sheets she has filled out? About the only thing we ask Rachel now is if Cal ate any processed bananas and we call it good.

I’m sure some gentle soul will write and tell me what a disservice we’re doing our second son. Oh whatever. I’m a second child, I’m pretty sure I got the same treatment, and if I had to do it all over, I’d probably fix Hank’s bottles with tap water, serve him Gerber Sugar Dishes and keep the lights on bright.

That’s the only reason I can figure Cal is the most laid-back, healthy and happy child I’ve ever seen.

If you’re a new parent, take it from me: Use Palmolive and quit burning your hands.

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Area teams looking to finish in high gear

By Jonathan Valadez For The Leader As the Leader-area girls’ basketball teams reach the final stretch of their respective seasons, only one school appears to be a lock for the playoffs, while three others remain on the bubble. The final squad will need a catastrophic disruption in the standings in order to qualify for the postseason.

Heights Bulldogs After missing the playoffs last year, the Bulldogs’ playoff hopes may hinge on the final game of the season when they take on Chavez High School, which is a team Heights has already beaten earlier this season.

The Bulldogs will likely need some help from Lamar High School since the Texans beat Heights in the teams’ previous matchup, which gives Lamar an edge when it comes to the final playoff spot.

Heights is a young team and will return all but two players next year, including their top three scorers from this season, so the familiarity within the team and the added experi-

ence should give the Bulldogs a boost.

Lutheran High North Lions Lutheran is the only shoe-in for the playoffs, as they are all alone in first place in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 4A District 5 standings.

The Lions have dominated their district opponents by outscoring them 646-190 through eight games. The team is undefeated so far in league play and will take home the district title for the third straight year, barring any major speed bumps to end the year.

Once in the postseason, LHN will look to reach the state semifinals for the third straight year and will try to return to the state title game for the second time in three years after falling just short last year.

Scarborough Spartans Scarborough has had a tough go of it in Coach Lionell Robertson’s second season after a strong first-year performance.

They are likely done for the year, but the Spartans are junior heavy and will return

many players next season to try to make a run at the playoffs, although Yates and Wheatley High Schools will still be the frontrunners of the district.

St. Pius X Panthers The Panthers will need to win the district tournament in order to make the playoffs since they are technically out of it based on seeding alone.

As it stands, SPX would play Duchesne High School in the first round of the district tournament.

Like most of the teams, SPX is young and will return all but two players next season, although their top scorer and rebounder, Samantha Saccomen, graduates.

Waltrip Rams Waltrip sits bunched in the middle of the pack in University Interscholastic League 5A Region III District 24 standings where just a couple of games separate fourth through ninth place.

Although a trip to the playoffs is unlikely for the Rams, they can end their season on a high note when they take on last place Wisdom High School.

Houston,” Keen said. “I have lots of friends and family here. There is just something special about playing your hometown that you don’t experience in any other city. It’s almost a family reunion each time. Hosting the Super Bowl in Houston is an honor for the city, and I am very happy to be playing a small part in the excitement.”

According to Cabaniss, ticket sales for Keen’s shows have been brisk, with a big portion purchased by locals who are bringing out-of-town guests. How much of a role

does Keen’s hometown play in his art?

“While life experiences always have a role in the art of songwriting and music, your beginnings play a very large part in what you do as an artist,” Keen stated.

Is this the real Houston experience everyone is seeking? Between the history of the Heights, one-of-a-kind 19th Street, the beautiful restoration of the theater, and the authentic, home-grown art of Robert Earl Keen, we say it’s as “real Houston” as you can get.

“Remember to lock your car and not leave anything which can be visibly seen from the street. It’s just a simple thing,” he said. “They know there are going to be multiple cars parked in front of houses and that people are going to be focused on the game and not watching their belongings. It’s a holistic approach to ensuring your neighborhood stays safe.”

Precinct 1 will also have extra patrols out in the neighborhoods so nothing from the event spills over into the neighborhoods.

One caveat the 2017 event has the potential to bring (through no efforts of its own) could be protestors in light of recent national events, according to Rosen. He said that should residents venture downtown and spot any protestors, to stay away for their own protection.

“It’s not necessary to go over to the protestors; in fact you should walk in a different direction so that if anyone decides to do something against the law you’re not in the middle of all that,” he said. “Don’t park

your car near protestors in case something does go wrong—at least your car, property and children are clear and free of the area.”

Regardless of a person’s view on national subjects, Rosen stressed for residents to not get caught up in the ruckus and unwittingly become a target of the crowd.

“Find another location and do what you want to do, because with protests you hope they’re going to be peaceful, but in some instances, some of them can go awry,” he said.

The chance to host an event of the Super Bowl’s magnitude does not come along often, thereby Rosen urged residents to take heed of these tips and more to ensure the safest possible experience for residents and visitors alike.

“It’s an approach to make sure everyone enjoys the sporting event and the great spotlight on our city, but we’ve always got to be cognizant of making sure everyone’s safe and responsible,” he said.

Keen from P. 1A Studios in the Third Ward, the same studio that launched Beyonce and where “The Big Bopper” recorded “Chantilly Lace.”

Keen’s tunes have been covered by notable artists from the folk, C&W, and Texas music scenes, including George Strait, Lyle Lovett, and the Dixie Chicks.

The Texas A&M graduate is returning from his most recent national tour to play the Heights Theater.

Is he looking forward to the shows, we ask? “I always love coming home and playing in

Safety from P. 1A celebration and safety focuses will be on NRG, Discovery Green and downtown in general, there is a good bet that neighbors or local watering holes have plans to host a Super Bowl watch party; and in such an event, Rosen stressed the community police model to keep property, belongings and visitors safe, as officers cannot be in every trouble spot despite increased patrols.

“It’s always good to communicate with your neighbors if you have some sort of a gathering so they’re aware that you are having people over, so they can be aware,” he said.

With much of the focus turned towards the event at hand — whether at the stadium or the comfort of a home — Rosen also believes opportunistic thieves could be out in force working the streets the day of the game. As such, he urged those who may also have friends or family unfamiliar with surroundings in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and other neighborhoods to inform them of the dangers which still lurk around every corner.

Transportation from P. 1A those lanes open for traffic— there are going to be so many events going on throughout the city,” she said.

Additionally, she cautioned those in Garden Oaks and surrounding areas to prepare themselves for an influx of additional vehicle congestion.

“If you think about anyone that’s coming in through Bush Intercontinental Airport, a lot may be coming in on 45 and then getting on the 610 Loop to get to the Galleria,” she said. “So just expect more traffic.”

If residents must venture out, the prevailing theme is ‘Know before you go.’

“We’re always encouraging people to check the TranStar website—if you have to go to a certain part of town check it out and give yourself a lot of time,” Othon said.

Readers can visit housuperbowl.com/transportation for updates and also download the Houston Super Bowl app to check traffic conditions.

“Map out your route, and if for some reason you’re not going to a Super Bowl event but something else downtown, it’s still important to look ahead,” Othon said.

Travel Suggestions Full street closures between Jan. 26-Feb. 6 * Polk Street (Between Austin and LaBranch) * Dallas Street (Between Austin and LaBranch) * LaBranch Street (Between Walker and Bell) Surrounding Discovery Green: * Avenida De Las Americas * McKinney Street * Lamar Street Suggested Driving routes to downtown

From the west: * I-10 to Smith Street From the east: * I-10 West to San Jacinto Street * I-45 to Scott Street/St. Joseph’s Parkway From the south: * I-69 North to W. Gray Street OR I-69 to Spur 527 and Louisiana Street From the north: * I-69 South to Jackson Street Public transportation is encouraged for accessing Super Bowl events downtown. Alternate transportation options include: Uber, taxis, Metro, pedicabs, and cycling services.

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Play 60 - Black Middle School students get taste of the pros

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com This past Monday, Jan. 30, The NFL and the Houston Texans’ Corey Moore and Brian Peters made their way out into the heart of the Leader readership area to Black Middle School to reward the school’s sixth-grade students for completing their Super Bowl LI edition of the NFL Play 60 Challenge, a program which sought to teach students the importance of getting 60 minutes of exercise per day. Black Middle School will also receive a $2,500 NFL Play 60 grant from the NFL and American Heart Association towards supporting the school’s health.

“We just stepped up and did it,” BMS 6th grade PE teacher Laura Myles said. Over the course of the four-week challenge, sixth-graders were supplied the materials and challenged to complete 60 minutes of exercise per day.

“Then they came back here and just blew it out of the water,” Myles said.

As dozens of beaming students flew around the practice field and got a taste of the NFL experience via Peters and Moore, Myles said the looks on their faces told the story.

Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Texans linebacker Brian Peters, Toro and a Texans cheerleader with Black Middle School students after they took part in prostyle drills Monday afternoon. NFL Play 60 came out to reward the students for completing their Super Bowl challenge.

“When you look at their faces, this is exactly why we do it. These kids are great, and the fact that the Texans are out here promoting this for the children is awesome,” she said. “It’s important in helping the kids realize just how important their health really is at this age. I figured I would have to buckle down and stay on top of them, but the kids really embraced it, ran with it and came back with lots of minutes.”

As a bonus for completing the challenge, the sixth graders will have the opportunity to visit the George R. Brown Convention Center for the

NFL Play 60 Kids Day at NFL Experience, further adding to an experience Myles still cannot quite fathom.

“To have the Texans come out here is amazing,” she said.

“The grant and the donations of the equipment isn’t something I was expecting or could even have imagined.”

“It’s a great opportunity for the kids to be able to come out here and be active with us.

It’s a great way to pass on our message,” Peters said. “It was amazing to see us teaching character and values (kindness, competitiveness, trust, teamwork) and just how those qualities have impacted us.”

Love Elementary receives Chevron Super Bowl grant

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com The Super Bowl remains a time of joy for most sports fans; and earlier this week a local school experienced that joy in a different way.

This past Monday morning, Chevron brand ambassador (and Jacksonville Jaguar) Kelvin Beachum and local Chevron Subsea Engineer Calicia Johnson surprised Love Elementary secondgrade teacher Nicole Perry with her requested Visual Reality system, as well as the revelation that Chevron will cover all of Love’s currently unfunded STEAM-related projects (almost $12,000) as part of its first presentation of $51,000 to Houston-area schools. In celebration of Super Bowl 51, Chevron is funding more than $100,000 in unfunded classroom supply projects on DonorsChoose. org in the Houston area. “(STEAM) is something the community is really behind, and we think it’s a great opportunity to really go forward,” Principal Robert Chavarria said, noting the school remains in the process of being considered for the first dual-language/STEAM magnet school designation and seeing how technology can become the “pen and paper” of the future.

Perry said she requested the VR system in order to provide her children access

Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Kelvin Beachum (third from left) and Chevron Engineer Calicia Johnson (fourth from right) present Love teacher Nicole Perry and her students with the school’s portion of Chevron’s Super Bowl donation.

to technology and learning tools they might not otherwise have the capabilities to access while immersing them in what they were learning.

“I really wanted to give them this experience, and for them to be able to go to space, see the rainforest or even hear a symphony,” she said. “It’s just getting them out of the classroom and into different cultures and atmospheres.”

The Visual Reality system will allow Perry to plug in whatever lesson she wants to teach her children that day, and transport them to a world beyond the classroom, immersing them in whatever subject matter arises.

“If they can see it and picture it as opposed to seeing it written on paper or in a book, it helps them be more

engaged and hopefully increases their learning and their interest in getting into these fields,” Chevron Engineer Calicia Johnson said.

“For kids nowadays to be exposed to this technology and have this access that they do is phenomenal. Things are always progressing and we always have to be innovating for the future, so it’s important for kids to be exposed to this.”

As luck would have it, Perry said she was set to begin lessons on space next week, so it seems as though the stars aligned for the perfect storm.

“I’m so overwhelmed and excited right now—I can’t stop thinking about all the science lessons we’re going to do,” she said as a laugh burst forth.

find out what things we could do. These folks did this out of the goodness of their hearts,” Mintzer said of the CenterPoint Energy volunteers who toiled away all day Friday.

Some work on the field has been much-needed for several years, and for those such as Houston Crush Baseball coach Rob Rollans and his team —who regularly use the field for practice — the result of volunteers’ work was beyond his wildest dreams.

“We’re so blessed and so fortunate they’ve chosen us to spend their time and their resources helping,” he said. “This was a run-down field just three years ago; we had worked hard on it, but we couldn’t do anything like they’ve done—this is beautiful.”

Originally, the plan simply called for CenterPoint to spruce up the dugouts; but they did that and then some.

“When they found out there was a need, they came running—they were so thrilled to be able to help,” Mintzer said.

Among components of the field’s makeover were a remodeled and lowered pitcher’s mound, new dugout benches (along with newlypaved cement) and even on-field bullpens for both dugouts. Additionally, more than 50 volunteers – many of

whom had the day off — also spruced up signage along the outfield wall, built a roof over each dugout, designed equipment holders and even dug out freshly sodded baselines while squaring up areas around the bases with fresh red dirt—a feature never seen at the venue.

“It really wasn’t laid out like a normal baseball field would be. They said ‘hey we need some help on the ball field,’ and it just sounded like another great project for us,” project manager Pat Gibson said.

“We had a big group of employees who loved baseball; a lot of us have even coached little league teams, so this was a project we were extremely interested in.”

Whatever the reason may be, Rollans and the Houston Crush – one of the state’s top 10U teams— were floored as they caught sight of the remodeled venue Friday afternoon.

“This is something to be proud of — if anyone deserves something like this, it’s this group of boys,” Rollans said. “They work so hard, and I saw of couple of them with tears in their eyes over there — they’re so happy. We’re just thrilled and thankful to CenterPoint for all their assistance on this.”

Rebuild from P. 1A “Just to see the smiles on the seniors’ faces and the gratification they offer us when they come out in appreciation, that’s what it’s all about,” Reed said. “They don’t have the money to do these upgrades on their homes, which has them living in deplorable conditions — for them to come out and see what’s almost a brand-new home and the smiles on their faces is amazing.”

“This (Rebuilding Together Houston 2017) is such a special project, because the volunteers are here and they’re excited to help. They’ve met a lot of the community members and they’re making such a huge difference,” added Julie Mintzer with Rebuilding Together Houston. “(Independence Heights) is just such a special place in the city of Houston and the state of Texas that we wanted to spend a little extra time on it and give it a little bit of TLC, because everybody deserves help and that’s what this community needs right now.”

A vital portion of the community made up another prong in Rebuilding Together Houston’s final stage — refurbishing Independence Heights’ community center baseball diamond.

“We worked closely with the city’s Parks and Rec to

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The calendar.

DWAYNE BOHAC TO SPEAK Heritage Republican Women State Representative Dwayne Bohac will speak on the top seven issues facing the Texas Legislature, with an emphasis on education. The meeting will be held at Candlelight Church of Christ, 4215 Watonga, at 7 p.m.

Feb. 2. Light refreshments will be served. Men are also welcome to attend. Information: 713-6883256, 713-682-0496.

AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Feb. 6, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. This month’s guest speaker will be Charlsie Prevost with Rachelle Lanier of Senior Healthcare Solutions, and will discuss the vital nature components for cellular health.

The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-and-greet at 9:30 a.m. President is Georgia Lewis, vice president is Terrell Holiday.

Information: 713-682-4022.

TARGETING ALZHEIMERS Belmont Village Senior Living Belmont Village Hunters Creek, 7667 Woodway Dr., will present Targeting Alzheimers Disease: Groundbreaking Research and Care Insights, from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8. Jim Ray, PhD will be the keynote speaker, who will discuss the scientific challenges of the disease. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Space is limited. RSVP required. Information: 713-7811505.

VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW Houston City Dance Back by popular demand Houston City Dance will present an adults-only Valentine’s show Feb. 11. Come and enjoy tap, jazz, and contemporary works ranging from tongue-in-cheek to steamy in an intimate dinner theater setting with live music by the award winning jazz band Free Radicals. The 5:30 p.m. show will include drinks and lite bites. The 9:30 p.m. show will include drinks and dessert. This is a show for lovers that ignites

all the senses. The cost is $50 for couples and $30 for singles.

Houston City Dance is located at 1307 Clay St. Information: houstoncitydance.com, 713-5296100.

will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713-6829287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, www.txlegion560.org.

CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce This year’s Crawfish Festival is Saturday, March 4. Exhibitor booths start at $100 and sponsorships start at $250.

For details on participation in the parade, selling goods or to sponsor this year’s Crawfish Festival, contact Jill Johnston at the Chamber office. Information: 713-861-6735, events@heightschamber.org.

HEIGHTS SWEETHEART MARKET TEAplusART Finding something to do with your sweetheart on Valentine’s weekend just got easier. The Heights Sweet Heart Market will benefit local charities. There will be live music, food trucks, pet adoptions and local/handcrafting vendors. The market will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb. 12, behind Heights Glass, 613 1/2 19th St. Admission is free. Information: facebook. com/events/1792964160953815.

URBAN BALLET CONCERT Houston City Dance Houston City Dance, 1307 Clay St., will present their Urban Ballet Concert at 8 p.m. April 13 and 14, and 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 15. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for students.

Information: houstoncitydance. com, 713-529-6100.

STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, Feb. 17 (third Friday of each month). Steaks

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Monthly pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church will host the monthly free pancake breakfast on Feb. 4, from 8:30-10 a.m., in the fellowship hall. Pancakes with all the trimmings will be served. The community is welcome to come and enjoy breakfast while meeting new friends and neighbors.

The Lydia Circle will meet at 9 a.m. Feb. 4, in Room 107, before the 10 a.m. joint meeting with the Methodist Men. St. Matthew’s welcomes anyone searching for a new church home. Young couples with children are especially encouraged to come and experience the Children’s Church during Sunday morning worship beginning at 9:30 a.m. A Wednesday evening prayer service offers an opportunity for those wishing to experience some quiet time, meditation and prayer from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church parlor.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information visit the website at www. stmatthewsmethodist.org or call 713-697-0671.

All Saints TALC spring semester begins All Saints Third Age Learn-

ing Center (TALC), 215 E. 10th St., will begin its 2017 semester of classes Feb. 6. Late registration will take place the first week of the semester, Feb. 6-10.

TALC is celebrating its 30th anniversary of offering seniors in the community a variety of classes and activities.

Some of the classes offered this semester will include Spanish, woodworking, stain glass, water color, computer, scrapbooking, Mah Jong, exercise and much more.

Seminars, birthday celebrations and special parties are held and all are welcome to attend the Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14, with music

by Big Ed and The Happy Band.

A full course hot lunch is available Monday through Friday at noon during the semester for a nominal fee of $2.

Call 713-248-1277 for information.

Dessert Extravaganza at St. Stephen’s The annual Dessert Extravaganza will be held Feb. 11, beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for six sample-size dessert tastings, with additional “tastes� for $1 each. Bid on a favorite in the silent auction. Auction and tastings end at 3:30 p.m. Profits will benefit

St. Stephen’s youth ministry.

A new GriefShare support group will meet weekly on Tuesdays beginning Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m., in Room 201.

Each session includes a video teaching on grief recovery followed by small group discussion.

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page.

is a chance to find out more about the basics of Christian faith in a fun, relaxed setting.

Food is provided, and there is no charge, no pressure and no follow-up. The series runs weekly from 7-9 p.m. through April 4. Three class times are available at two locations including the Heights and Medical Center areas. To register, visit www.houstonvineyard. org/alpha.

The Vineyard Church of Houston is located at 1035 E. 11th St., and is a multi-cultural Christian congregation.

For information, visit www. houstonvineyard.org.

St. Rose Altar Guild to hold chocoholic games party The St. Rose of Lima Altar Guild is hosting its annual Chocoholic Feast and Games night Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the West Hall.

Tickets are $10 each and include a light dinner, door prize drawings, fun, games and desserts.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community is located at 3600 Brinkman. For information email louise.bratton@yahoo. com or call 713-692-9123.

Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at the YMCA The Men’s Scripture Sharing Group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Harriet and Joe Foster YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. There will be music, Bible study and fellowship.

Guests and new members are welcome to attend this nondenominational Bible study.

Email scripturesharing@ earthlink.net for information.

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While we might not think of it as a problem in the United States, the problem of not having enough potable (i.e., drinkable) water in the developing world is a very serious concern. There are still many places in the world where water is a significant source of disease, such as cholera, typhus and diarrheal illness, and where access to sanitary plumbing and clean water is literally a pipe dream, since they lack the plumbing and sanitation infrastructure we take for granted in the developed world. Ironically, the municipal water in every American city and town is healthy to drink, and yet we drink literally billions of gallons of bottled water each year. This bottled water costs roughly a thousand times more than the water coming out of the tap. By simply drinking tap water instead of bottled water, and then donating the money saved to charities that help with water relief, we could make a significant difference. Charitable organizations which address this issue in developing countries often start by providing poor villages with pumps or chlorinators. A $265 chlorinator can produce enough clean water for 10,000 people, making a huge difference in the quality of life for residents of a poor village. We should study and reflect on the problem of potable water throughout the world, and then do something concrete to give clean water to those in need.

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How often should you be bathing your pets?

Dear Tabby, How often should we bathe our pets? We have 1 dog and 2 cats and we don’t know how often anyone needs to be bathed.

Questioning pet’s hygiene in The Heights Dear Questioning Pet’s Hygiene, Anyone who lives in close quarters with pets know that they can get stinky from time to time (and they’d likely say the same about you!). Cats typically don’t need to be bathed as often as dogs, however, older or obese cats may benefit from bathing to help keep their coat and skin healthy.

It’s important to bathe dogs regularly to keep their skin healthy and happy but the frequency of these baths depends largely on the breed of the dog and the condition of their coat. “Dogs without dermatological abnormalities benefit from a bath a couple of times a year or when they get dirty,� says Dr. Alison Diesel, clinical assistant professor at the Texas

A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “However, dogs with skin problems often require more frequent bathing and sometimes benefit from specific kinds or medicated shampoos. If your dog has a skin problem, you should discuss bathing recommendations with your veterinarian.�

Though your veterinarian can examine your pet’s skin during a routine check-up, sometimes skin abnormalities can develop between appointments. If you notice any abnormalities while bathing or grooming your pet, you should have your pet examined by a veterinarian. Some noticeable changes might be increased odor and dander and may result in discomfort or itching in the animal. “In addition, animals with long hair are prone to matting. This can irritate the skin and result in wounds when removed or clipped out,� Diesel said.

Furthermore, “pets with long hair are at higher risk for fly strike and acquisition of maggots hidden within the mats and under the hair coat. These creatures can further damage the skin, causing wounds, infections, sepsis and potentially death,� Diesel explained.

More severe or persistent skin conditions may ben-

efit from examination by a boarded specialist in veterinary dermatology.

Another important part of proper pet hygiene is keeping your pet’s ears clean.

Most pet owners regularly bathe their pet to maintain their coat, but clean ears are just as important and should be part of your pet’s normal hygiene routine.

When cleaning your pet’s ears, Diesel recommends saturating a cotton ball with a veterinarian approved ear cleanser. “Gently place this in the dog or cat’s ear canal and massage to help deliver the solution along the length of the canal,� Diesel said. “An additional cotton ball can be used to wipe out excess fluid after the animal shakes their head. Q-tips should never be used to clean a dog or cat’s ears as this can lead to potential damage of the ear canal.�

If you feel uncomfortable taking on the task of caring for your pet’s hygiene yourself, look into getting them groomed professionally.

Groomers can bathe, trim nails and clean the ears (in addition to giving haircuts) and get your pet’s hygiene in order, allowing you to do a simple maintenance cleaning in between groomer appointments. This saves you the time and worry about bathing your pets correctly

Ashby from P. 3A Third drawer from the stove. Just open it and get out my beer opener and‌OUCH! It seems I have cut off my finger.â€? It’s easy to mistake a knife for a beer opener. On my next visit to the eye doctor, he said I was coming along nicely. “I guess I am getting better,â€? I agreed. “Excuse me,â€? he replied, “but I’m over here.â€? Incidentally, I am detailing my experiences to save you a lot of time and money on yourself or on your family so they will know what to expect after a cataract operation. For example, don’t ask me to drive a car. “But Officer, I know I was on my side of the road.â€? “Does your side include the curb, median and toll booth?â€? Avoid using terms such as: “Now see here,â€? “It’s as plain as dayâ€? and, “Would you close the blinds?â€?

As a good investigative journalist, I looked into what causes cataracts so as to avoid them in the future. According to the Mayo Clinic, a lot of things. “Most cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up your eye’s lens.� Other causes include genetic disorders, i.e., you inherited bad vision which I didn’t, “other eye conditions,� diabetes and long-term use of steroids.

Thanks a lot, Mayo. You’ve been a great deal of help. On my next visit to the eye doctor, he suggested he not operate on my left eye until the right eye was clear. I figured that would be in time for the next Olympics – summer, not winter. Receiving such bad advice from friends earlier that I would be seeing clearly within a day or two, I asked how long my fuzzy eyesight should last. The doc zeroed in: “That depends.� My mother always said I was her slow one, but I didn’t know that included recovery from dueling with a drill press.

and ensures that your pet is in tip top shape.

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Every Wednesday throughout January, all pets ages 5 months and older are only $5 at BARC! Stop by the shelter, located at 3300 Carr Street Wednesdays, between 12 and 5:30 pm and meet your new soulmate! Go to: http:// www.houstontx.gov/barc/ for more info.

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Meet Patches. Have you ever found yourself suddenly ripped from the only home you’ve known when your beloved human companion had to go live in an assisted living facility? No? Well, imagine how Patches, the 8 year old Snowshoe Siamese-mix, must feel.

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A major problem with the inability to see clearly has nothing to do with needle-point sewing or repairing watches. It’s about reading.

Yes, I could watch TV although I kept mistaking the Rockets for the Cowboys. Is it Rachel Maddow or Chuck Todd with the beard?

Listening to music was a (excuse the clichĂŠ) no brainer. I read everything: books, magazines, newspapers, billboards, the ingredients in Ritz crackers (“Protein less than 1gâ€?) and my neighbors’ mail when it’s misdirected. But I can’t read newspapers’ fine print, just the headlines. “Group Slates Meeting.â€? “Man Bites Dog.â€? “Trump Demands Recount of Recount.â€? The sports section is no help: “Cats Bag La-La Land With Walk-Off.â€? Huh? Then there are those news headlines which raise more questions than they answer: “Texas Legislature Bans Women’s Healthâ€? and: “White House Annexed by Trump Tower.â€?

Suspicions develop. I am not absolutely certain, but I think my children are re-writing my will including something about “an ice floe.� A TV bulletin across the bottom of the screen called for my ouster from America and banishment to Waco. They say (“they� being either Google or Facebook) that when you lose one sense, the rest become even stronger.

That’s true, because I can hear people talking about me. I am not paranoid, but I distinctly heard my family say, “Hit and run,� “I know the combination� and “ice floe.�

This is now week six and I can see much better. Even my driving has improved, although it is still hard to spot an Oldsmobile.

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Top neighborhood picks for the big game The Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots are facing off in Houston, and with them come a whole lot of ready fans to dive into our neighborhood dining scene.

I’m giving my five top spots in the ‘hood, with a recommendation for each.

Key considerations: restaurant can’t be newly opened - six month minimum, must be able to accommodate walk-ins.

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Friday, Feb. 3 - Sunday Feb. 5 954 Wakefild Dr. Starting with Friday evening, Wakefield Crowbar will have live music from Drew Thomas.

Saturday, there will be a free volleyball tournament, starting at 11 a.m. The bar will also have crawfish at $6/lb! Starting at 6 p.m., there will be live music, and an acoustic sing-along karaoke party.

Register for the tournament here online at goo.gl/d5cuVj Tournament is coed in 4s (minimum one person of the opposite sex), round robin then single elimination.

SUNDAY: $6/lb crawfish all day, while supplies last. No table or section reservations, so show up early to secure your spot to watch the game!

dazzle you. Ware’s Southern roots shine in the menus, and service doesn’t go unnoticed.

Location: 3715 Alba Rd. Recommendation: Wood Grilled Oysters Time: Lunch/Brunch

This location is the newest to the restaurant group’s lineup, and also my favorite.

Seafood is at the core at this stop, but the burgers are a top choice, too.

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This just may very well be one of the best spots in town for breakfast/brunch. Every-

Hughie’s Tavern and Vietnamese Grille

Location: 1802 W 18th St. Recommendation: Shaking Beef Time: Lunch/Dinner

If you’re looking to try Houston craft beer all while feeding an appetite, Hughie’s is your spot. You can drink local all night and try Vietnamese tastes - the shaking beef is a must.

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For the most part, it’s business as usual in the Houston art world. One would think that the entire city of Houston was shutting down except for sponsored activities, and that is just not the case.

Heck, on any normal week, the dozens of parties, events and activities going on around the “Big Game” is a drop in the bucket compared to the art scene here. Still, it is quieter than normal so I’ve got four art events for you to check out this weekend.

From 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 at Heights Art Studios, 214 E. 27th St., is a closing art reception for two amazing Houston artists: Rodrigo Aguilera and Jerrie Glidden. Aguilera’s portraits up close look like mismatched puzzle pieces and others are pixelated dots and squares. Stepping back, the images become crystal clear, albeit quite colorful!

Glidden is known for her

Featured art entitled ‘Era Un Amor Fuerte y Bruto’ by Sergio Santos for Amor Eterno at Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery.

photorealistic images done in pastels, her colorful florals and animals are hard to take your eyes off of. Recently she told me she was working in other mediums like acrylic again.

Glidden was one of the first

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Sunday, Feb. 5 800 Aurora St. Eight Row Flint will have Big Game specials from open til close: $3 tacos $3 beers $5 cocktails: Old Fashioned, Margarita (rocks and frozen), Eight Row Mule At 4 p.m., Eight Row will kick off their first ever industry potluck. Revival Market closes at 4 p.m., Coltivare is closed for the game, so the kitchen staffs will come with all kinds of deliciousness to share. Bring a dish, and join the party!

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Revival is also BYOB.

artists I met at Winter Street Studios; in fact, she was one of the first tenants there, too. Her work gives photography a run for its money.

Saturday you can visit me and 40 amazing artists at the First Saturday Arts Market.

The show is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 and features a fine selection of artists from all over greater Houston and as far as Austin, Texas.

Located at 540 W. 19th Street, I’ve got all the details on the website, including many new faces. Sean Walters, an original singer/songwriter and Heights resident, performs at 11 a.m.; at 2 p.m., members of On Three, a jazz group, will perform. Preview everything, including the artist roster with new artists listed first at 1stSatArtMarket. com.

Right down the street, Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery is hosting ‘Amor Eterno: The Heart Show’ featuring work by Veronica Casares Lee, Lizbeth Ortiz & Sergio Santos. Casares works in ceramics, Ortiz works with mixed media and will display multi-dimensional hearts and Santos creates mini scenarios on conventional art boards and paper ephemera.

The opening is 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 and continues through Thursday, Feb 23.

Both Ortiz and Santos are well known in Houston circles. Santos moved to Fort Worth not long ago and is busy changing diapers on new born twins, while continuing to crank out his art - so, unfortunately, will not be in attendance.

For more information, please contact Macario Ramirez, 713880-2420 or email at casa. ramirez@att.net.

Saturday evening, P.A. Mueller will have her first solo show, ever, from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at JoMar Visions,

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Mueller’s personality will not be the star of her show, her art will. Mueller’s paintings look like the images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Gaseous clouds in varying colors so vibrant, it’s easy to get lost in them as if you can actually see them swirling and moving as you look at them.

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