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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com There are more, big changes afoot at the Garden Oaks Shopping Center on North Shepherd. Yoga Collective, which occupies the space at the end of the complex at 3938-D North Shepherd, sent out an email to clients which said they had been informed by the property management company that they were early terminating Yoga Collective’s lease.

“We would need to vacate our space in order to accommodate a new, larger tenant,” wrote Rhia Robinson.

Now, Danny Morales with Hartman Management – no relation to the real estate firm Hartman & Associates – says that the new tenant will be German supermarket chain ALDI who already has more than 25 stores in the Houston area.

ALDI, a national discount supermarket chain, has signed a ground lease for 17,000 square feet at the northern end cap. They will build their own structure which will sit on Yoga Collective’s vacated space and on the vacant space next to that. Blast Fitness, on the other side of the currently vacant space, says they are staying.

ALDI is a discount supermarket chain which describes its “unique style” on their website. They keep grocery carts in one place. Customers put a quarter in the cart, shop and then return the cart to get the quarter back. ALDI says that helps to keep prices low so they don’t have to retrieve carts. Customers bring bags or buy reusable ones at checkout. Costs savings such as these translate into 50 percent savings to the customer, according to the retailer.

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About ALDI ALDI operates more than 1,600 stores in 35 states. According to their website, they take a simple, cost-effective approach to grocery shopping that saves shoppers on their grocery bills.

They do this by carrying their own brands, renting shopping carts and requiring customers to bag their own groceries.

Does ALDI carry brand names?

Shoppers will find that more than 90 percent of the products in the stores are ALDI exclusive brands.

ALDI exclusive brands allow the grocer to provide their products without passing on costs associated with the national brands, such as marketing and advertising. Recently, they have added a limited selection of national brands in addition to ALDI exclusive brands. The company says they made that decision in response to feedback from customers, who have strong brand preferences, yet would like to complete more of their grocery shopping at ALDI. How much of your weekly shopping can you do at ALDI? Customers can find the majority of their average weekly shopping list at ALDI, including fresh meats, fruits, vegetables and bakery items. You can visit the store’s website to find out more.

Why do you need a quarter to use a shopping cart at ALDI? The shopping cart rental system is one of the ALDI efficiencies that enable the store to keep prices low. New customers may be surprised by the simple cart rental system. Not only do customers get their deposit back, there are no stray carts taking up space in the parking lot or causing dents to cars. By not having to hire someone to police the shopping carts, the store says it is able to pass the savings on to customers.

presented by Area women honored during Leader luncheon May 12 For The Leader Next week, The Leader has two special events planned to honor the women in our community who help make our businesses and homes tick.

On Friday, May 12, The Leader will host our inaugural Women at Work luncheon at Ginger & Fork restaurant for the women honored by their businesses and (in some cases) significant others.

During that luncheon, Michol Ecklund, the deputy general counsel for Marathon Oil and, more importantly, a mother, will speak about her position and what she believes are the keys to balancing a home

and work life.

In the Saturday, May 13 edition of The Leader, we will publish an entire edition dedicated to women in our community – from business women to moms who run our homes.

The cost of the luncheon on May 12 is $50, and tables are available for discounted prices. To purchase a ticket, call us at (713) 686-8494, or email jonathan@theleadernews.com If you’re a business that would like to promote the women who work in your office, or if you’d like to purchase seats at the luncheon, contact The Leader for more information.

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If the early voting returns are any indication, very few people know or care about an election being held this weekend.

After nine days of early voting for Prop 1 – a ballot measure that would allow Houston ISD to send a “recapture” payment to the state A ‘Yes’ vote means – only 20,233 HISD will pay the people have state $77 million to voted early. fund other school C o m p a r e districts. A ‘No’ vote that to nine means the state will days into early annex property rich voting for No- buildings in Houston to other school disvember 2016 tricts. HISD is asking general election people to educate when 713,083 themselves on the people in Har- recapture vote. ris County had already voted.

In that November election, voters were urged to vote against sending $162 million to the state, in essence forcing the hand of the Texas Legislature to change the allocation of money per student. It was either that, or property rich taxes inside HISD borders would have been annexed – forever – into other school districts.

After some political hand-wringing, the Legislatures upped the amount of money allocated for each student, dropping the amount of “recapture” HISD must pay to the state down to $77 million.

Board members Anna Eastman and Rhonda Skillern-Jones were among those who swung their votes to voting ‘Yes’ for recapture. In fact, there are no noticeable opponents to HISD sending the recapture payments.

Voters – very few of them, it seems – are being asked to go to the polls Saturday to change a “No” vote to a “Yes” vote, guaranteeing the property rich buildings in Houston will not be annexed into other school districts.

National news on housing not all true in area

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com As local neighborhoods continue to grow and develop, throngs of prospective homebuyers will likely continue to pound the pavement in search of that perfect fit for their retirement, raising a young family or starting over—but will they be in or out of luck?

According to a CNBC report last week, listed homes are being plucked off the market at a blinding rate, and “sellers are firmly in the driver’s seat” at entry level where the demand is highest. According to the report, national supply of homes for sale was down 6.6 percent compared to this time last year, making it one of the strongest seller’s markets ever. In Houston, however, that adjective does not seem to describe the market at all.

“We have what seems to be like an adequate amount of inventory,” said Keller Williams agent Pam Efferson.

Efferson said the Houston area currently has a 3.8-month supply of unsold inventory according to the Houston Association of Realtors which in and of itself would seem to indicate an unbalanced market, as the CNBC report says a balanced market typically includes a five to six-month supply. However, Efferson said several other factors have contributed to creating a rare balance in the See Housing P. 2A

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White Oak Bayou gets more trees from community

By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com It was another win for the green guys recently with a mass planting of trees north and south of 610 along TC Jester. Trees For Houston planted the trees in partnership with Weingarten Realty.

Weingarten donated funding toward the project and provided more than 30 volunteers to help us plant the trees.

Trees for Houston Senior Director of Development Randi Koenig said that 62 trees were planted, including a variety of native species including

loblolly pine, cedar elm, Redbud and Mexican plum.

This is part of ongoing reforestation efforts in The Leader area.

In November 2012, Trees For Houston with help from Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) planted 120 new trees in Candlelight Park, which was decimated by the 2011 drought.

In February 2016, about 275 trees were planted along White Oak Bayou across from Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant on the north side of I-610 at a cost of $48,000 by Trees For Houston, under contract with

Houston Parks Board.

Houston Parks Board Communications Manager Catherine Butsch told The Leader at the time that it was part of a greater effort.

“Each year, Houston Parks Board will arrange for some reforestation throughout the Bayou Greenways,” Butsch said.

Koenig said that Trees for Houston works closely with the City of Houston and the Houston Parks Board to approve areas in need of trees.

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Houston will water and maintain the trees for two years with the help of Weingarten Realty’s donation.

“Through our GreenForward program, we commit ourselves to being a corporate partner of the environment and the communities we serve,” said Weingarten’s Meagan Froehlich. “We take steps to inform Weingarten Realty associates and the retailers at our shopping centers how they can make a sustainable impact in their communities.

Therefore, we were very excited to participate when the opportunity arose to make an

impact in our immediate work community by planting trees.”

As for the selection of the particular spot along the bayou, Koenig said it was a case of need. For Weingarten, it was close.

“Trees for Houston proposed several locations and it so happened one of the proposed sites was White Oak Bayou which is within walking distance of Weingarten Realty’s corporate office,” said Regional Property Manager Liz Baez.

“The area was in need of trees, and we are excited to be able to provide shade along

the bayou trail,” Koenig said.

“This was also designated as a Bayou Greenways 2020 proposed planting site, and it fit perfectly with the proximity to Weingarten’s office. The volunteer group was excited to plant trees in an area they are familiar with and that they see each day.”

The work is not done. Trees For Houston will continue to partner on projects throughout the area.

“We just planted 48 trees along Ella and 34th St as well,” said Koenig.

ALDI from P. 1A The food is made up of ALDI brands which are touted as being made “of the same, or even higher, quality than national brands.” They sell the “weekly must-haves,” so inventory is not nearly as high as at other stores.

And that’s not the only thing going on at the Garden Oaks center. A 4,945 square foot retail floater building is currently under construction which would have room for two or three more additional tenants in the complex. Morales says they are close to signing a lease with a few other larger tenants for the center.

In its online marketing, Hartman lists the to-

tal square footage for the neighborhood center – not including the new addition – as 95,000 square feet. Another plus, according to Hartman, is that the center is bordered by two signalized intersections, Garden Oaks Blvd on the North and W. 38th St. on the South.

Last September, Morales told The Leader that the company was not concerned about the current vacancies as they have plans to remodel the entire center and expand the tenant mix.

“We want to put businesses in there that people want and need,” said Morales.

Housing from P. 1A Houston market.

“Interest rates (even if they have incremental increases) have still remained low, so that creates an opportunity for a lot of buyers, and for sellers to keep their prices high. It’s economics—people can buy more homes when the interest rate is low,” Efferson said. “We still have low down payments and low interest rates (which creates opportunity for sellers), we still have an ample supply of listings on the market, new construction and rental property. A lot of new apartments are coming into the area with a lot of opportunities for buyers who can’t find the perfect fit.”

Having this sort of middle ground really isn’t that common according to Efferson,

and Houston itself is barely four years removed from an inventory flurry or shortage, during which she said it was not uncommon to receive many offers, most up to $30,000 over list price.

“Three or four years ago, there was such a limited amount of inventory – and not as many renting opportunities – and buyers felt pressed to make fast decisions and pay over the listing price,” Efferson said.

In its current state, however, Efferson said Houston and The Leader’s local neighborhoods are seeing home prices that, though potentially at a record high (similar to the national rate of a 5.7 percent increase in February year over year),

are still holding steady within 2 to 3 percent of what she has seen offered in closing, which has the local area in a steady holding pattern and enjoying a rare comfortable middle ground.

“We’re not so flushed with inventory that we’re a buyer’s market, but we also are not in a state of reduced inventory that would make us a seller’s market. It’s kind of a nice balance right now,” she said.

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t’s around this time every year that I find myself typing into my internet browser a particular question, you know, just to double check, “when is Mother’s Day?” A recognized day that falls on the same day, every year, yet I still find myself double checking, every year.

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14 (write that down), and the upcoming day has me reminiscing on my special lady back home. It also has me excited about something we’re doing at The Leader next week.

Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, I am the youngest of four children from Raymond and Gloria Martinez Jr.: Miranda, Raymond, Marichelle and me. That’s us.

Growing up, I was not your typical girly-girl. At an early age, I became a regular at the emergency room and doctor’s offices for broken bones or sprained appendages for playing too hard – and attempting everything you aren’t supposed to do on a trampoline.

A few medical bills later, my parents put me in team sports to channel my energy and competitive nature, and I was good at it. Eventually, I found my sport and fell in love with the great game of tennis.

I played the sport competitively in high school, attending every practice, playing in every match,

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every tournament, and attending every clinic and camp I could get in to hone my skill.

And where ever I went, my biggest fan was sure to follow.

There isn’t a match or tournament that I can’t remember Mom at. She worked overtime to buy me name brand tennis shoes, and double overtime to send me to camps we

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just a big part of the Netherlands. We say England when we mean Great Britain which they call the United Kingdom.

For decades we interchanged Russia with the Soviet Union.

Today we make the same mistake by getting Trump and Putin mixed up.

Some names have changed meanings. For years the title Cajun in Louisiana was pejorative, a distinct poor, uneducated ethnic minority and the butt of jokes. During the early part of the 20th century, the State of Louisiana tried to suppress Cajun culture by forbidding the use of the Cajun French language in schools. Teachers threatened, punished, and sometimes beat their Cajun students in an attempt to force them to use English. During, World War II Cajuns often served as French interpreters for American forces in France; this helped to overcome prejudice. A funny story: while visiting northern France a few years ago, I was told by a French farmer about the Cajun soldiers yelling at civilians that they were Americans who had come to free them, but their French was a few centuries old. It was like, in English: “Hey, nonny, nonny. Prith thee, kind sir, woudst thou etc. ect.”

Finally, the other Louisianans realized what a goldmine the Cajun culture was, and today Cajun songs, food, dances and accents are in full bloom, even seeping over the Texas border to Pote Ar-TURE. Yankee Go Home and Damn Yankees are not love letters, but Yankees like them.

Georgia Crackers were once a proud name for early settlers of the colony, then the state.

The Atlanta Crackers were the city’s minor league baseball team between 1901 and 1965, when the Atlanta Braves moved from Milwaukee in 1966. But today Cracker generally means a red neck rural, white racist. If you are from Kansas, you are a Kansan, but if you are from Ar-Kansas, or Arkansas, you are not an Arkansanian but an Ar-KAN-san.

(Incidentally, they pronounce their state AR-kan-saw, the last “as” becoming “saw.” Texas also ends in as. Should we be from TECK-saw?)

In the early days, residents of this part of what was then Mexico were called Texians, Texasians, Texicans, and Texonians, along with Thieves, Land Grabbers and Illegal Aliens.

Eventually Texian won out, and many newspapers here used Texian in their title. Our elder statesmen, having used the term since the revolution in 1836, used Texian well into

lund, the deputy general counsel for Marathon Oil and, more importantly, a mother, will speak to all of our attendees on her successes in the work force, her struggles and what she believes are the keys to balancing a home and work life.

The Leader will also be recognizing a local charity, The Mission of Yahweh, which helps homeless women and their children of our neighborhood in need, at the luncheon and presenting them with a check of 15 percent of the proceeds raised from this event.

We’re hoping to bring this luncheon to our neighborhood every year, inviting the women who work hard every day to enrich our community and neighborhoods, with the hopes to bring together a group of women to share, engage and enjoy.

I think the best Mother’s Day present you can give to Mom is by sharpening some of her best work with investing in yourself, all while empowering those around you. Give a gift to mom, to you, and join me at our Women at Work luncheon May 12.

Christina Martinez is the managing editor and an account representative for The Leader.

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Name That Town A Houstonian, a Dallasite and a Beaumonter walk into a bar and…wait. Why do these people, all from the same state, have different titles? Is there an official Texas State Title Shop that issues us our citizenship names? If you are from Fort Worth you are a Fort Worthian. A resident of Waco is probably a Wako. From Galveston? No, you are not a Gal-ves-TEN-ian, but a Galves-TONE-ian. A resident of Ranger could be a Rangerer.

Austinite sounds like linoleum or a chemical element. We can only wonder what folks from other Texas towns such as Hutto, Old Dime Box and Cut and Shoot call themselves. If you are someone from Nacogdoches, you are called “someone from Nacogdoches.”

What about residents from foreign places? Someone from the City of Lights is a Parisian, which sounds pretty, a lover of the arts, and is better than Parisite. But if you hail (or heil) from Berlin, you are a Berliner, a tough-sounding name causing feelings of iron and stone, and not in a good way. The Beatles were from Liverpool.

That did not make them a Liverspot but a Liverpudlian. Not far away is the Isle of Man. Its residents are not Manmen but Manxmen. No one knows why.

A resident of Rio de Janeiro must have a problem.

“Hi, I’m a Rio de Janeiroite.”

No, they make it very simple: “Hi, I’m from Rio Janeiro. I’m a Carioca. Not a Cariocan.” A brief lesson to remember the next time you are mugged by the girl from Ipanema. When the Portuguese settled in and around Rio they built houses that the native Tupi Indians called karai oca which meant “white house.” Soon the Portuguese began referring to themselves as Cariocas. This name has lasted hundreds of years and still refers to the local people. None of which explains why citizens of Monaco refer to themselves, not as Monocans, Mononucleosians or Monaco-conspirators, but Monegasques. A white South African of Dutch decent may prefer to be called an Afrikaner. He is also a Boer, but has heard too many stupid jokes by visiting Americans. “A wild boar or just a bore?” It is OK to call someone an Englishman, a Frenchman or a Germanman, but calling someone a Chinaman is considered not PC. Why are people from the Philippine Islands called Filipinos instead of Philippinos? No Ph and just one p. I blame the media. “Hi, I’m from Burkina Faso, formerly French Upper Volta. Don’t call me Burk or Faso, but Burkinabè.”

We call ourselves Americans because we are from America, but so are llama shepherds in Peru, Eskimos whale spearing in the Bering Sea and a Carioca sunbathing on a Rio beach. We are simply the 400pound gorilla in the room, and have taken over the name. By the same token, Holland is

couldn’t afford. She shifted her work schedule around each season, going into work before the sun came up and getting off in time to drive whereever that week took me.

I was one of four with a full schedule, and her love spread onto each of us - all while somehow maintaining a career, a marriage, a house hold, a beautiful home, cooking grade A meals, being a good sister, daughter and friend. And she did it all with grace. She does it all with grace.

She is a super woman mom. She is a super woman.

I’ve heard that the ah! ha moment of appreciation for parents comes when you have children. While I haven’t birthed any kids of my own, the moment has already come for this 26-year-old independent woman who is working, living, and being in the Houston Heights.

I often find myself reflecting and admiring how Mom managed to do it all. It’s something I think on often and a topic that The Leader office, and myself, have decided to dedicate some time and effort to.

On Friday, May 12, The Leader will host our inaugural Women at Work luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ginger & Fork restaurant for 100 women who work in our local businesses and in our homes.

During that luncheon, Michol Eck-

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the 1880s. However, in general usage after annexation, Texan replaced Texian, while “The Texas Almanac” still used the term Texian as late as 1868.

And we have Tejano. I’ve always liked that unique title.

It connotes the best of both cultures, and means a proud Texan of Mexican ethnicity, although I wonder if, say, those who came here from El Salvador, Guatemala and Peru can call themselves a Tejano.

A last French story: A friend of mine, Phillipe, who managed a fancy Parisian hotel, once noted to me: “Lean, people from America zay they are from New York City, Chicago or Los Angeles, but people from Texas just zay they are from Texas.” So the next time you walk into a bar, just zay you’re from Texas.

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Dear Editor: With graduation season around the corner, it’s time to talk with our teenagers about making smart choices, including how to deal with peer pressure to drink underage. We can have a big impact on our children’s decisions about drinking – in fact studies show parents are still the number one influence on their teenagers’ decisions about alcohol. It all starts with conversations and building relationships of trust.

To help start – or continue – these important conversations, Silver Eagle Distributors would like to remind parents about the Family Talk About Drinking program, a free parent guide designed to encourage open and honest communication between parents and their children. Programs like this one, paired with education and effective law enforcement, are essential to preventing underage drinking.

Below is a list of all the Family Talk About Drinking online resources you can find on your channel of choice: • www.FamilyTalkAboutDrinking.com • www.facebook.com/ABFamilyTalk/ • twitter.com/ABFamilyTalk • www.pinterest.com/abfamilytalk/ Remember, it’s our collective responsibility to help prevent underage drinking and parents have one of the most important roles of all.

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Vote ‘Yes’ to purchase attendance credits on May 6

Dear Editor: Thank you Trustee Eastman for explaining this issue while also pointing out the problems with our current school funding system in Texas. I think the lack of equalizing weight and corresponding funding for English learners, low income, and at-risk students is the elephant in the room that is confusing voters and confounding the issue today. Thank you for informing us that these weights have not been revised in 30 years.

I’d like to learn more about the current weighting system. I am also wondering which, if any, of our representatives at the state level are currently addressing this problem.

Michele Nguyen

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Dear Editor: What?! I can’t believe that the Pizza Hut on W. 18th is closed. It had the designation of being the last sit down Pizza Hut in the universe, and the city should have taken action to save it. I remember the good old days of going to a Pizza Hut and getting a red and white checked tablecloth and a pitcher of beer and playing Space Invaders. Of course, the quality of their pizza has gone down since that time.

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HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL CLEANUP Heights YoungLife Students from Hogg and Hamilton Middle schools are raising funds to go to camp this summer and will be giving back to the community by participating in cleaning up debris along the Heights Hike and Bike Trail near Juiceland at 3206 White Oak, from 8 a.m.-noon. There will be a station available to receive donations. The community is encouraged to pitch in with the clean up. Information: ddtowler5@ gmail.com.

JAY KARAHAN TO SPEAK Heritage Republican Women Judge Jay Karahan, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 8, will be the guest speaker for May. He will discuss the criminal justice system and the many upcoming changes following the legislative session. The meeting will be held at Candlelight Church of Christ, 4215 Watonga, at 7 p.m. May 4. Light refreshments will be served. Men are also welcome to attend. Information: 713-688-3256, 713-682-0496.

CINCO DE MAYO/CHILDREN’S DAY Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery, 241 W. 19th St., will celebrate through May 6, with special events designed to recognize Children’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, with a focus on A Celebration of Culture through Children’s

Literature. Call or visit Facebook page for specific activities and times. Information: 713-8802420, casa.ramirez@att.net.

COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host Third Coast Swing, Big Band music, from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. May 6. The cost is $15 per person. Dress code is evening attire. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Information: 713-869-5767, lodge88.org.

OFHA TOUR DE OAK FOREST The bike ride will be May 6, from 9:30 a.m. until the last rider crosses the finish line. The ride will begin and end at the Oak Forest Chill, 3542 Oak Forest Dr. There will be food trucks, beer and sodas. For registration, shirts and waivers, visit www.myoakforest.org/events/2017-bike-event/ 60TH CLASS REUNION Reagan High School The John H. Reagan Class of 1957 will have their 60th reunion May 6-7, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop W. Fwy. If you have not received an information packet, please contact Kay Potter Cella at kaycella125@gmail.com or 281658-5111.

SIP AND STROLL WINE TASTING Rainbow Lodge The featured wine for this month is Pinot Envy. The wine tasting will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 10, at Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella Blvd. Monthly wine tastings are held the second Wednesday of each month. The cost is $35 per person. Casual attire. There is seating inside and outside. Information: rainbowlodge.com, 713-861-8666.

WORKOUT FOR A CAUSE Bayou City Crossfit Get a great CrossFit-style workout for a great cause, geared for all fitness levels. The workouts are one-hour sessions, for ages 18+, at 9 and 10 a.m.

May 13. A $20 suggested donation is requested and can be made online or at the door. The proceeds benefit the Playground for All Abilities. Bayou City Crossfit is located at 3622 Golf Dr. Information: houstonparksboard. org/projects.

BAKE SALE Girl Scout Troop 21 The 4th annual Girl Scout Troop 21 bake sale will be from noon-2 p.m. May 21, at 859 Azalea.

Baked goodies can be dropped off May 20 and placed in the cooler on the porch. Bark Bites will also be selling dog goodies. Troop 122017 Brownies of Garden Oaks Montessori and St. Rose of Lima will also be providing goodies and have a lemonade stand.

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TALC to host semester closing party/Fiesta lunch All Saints Third Age Learning Center Senior Program will host its Spring Semester closing party and Fiesta lunch fundraiser May 5, in the All Saints parish hall located at 215 E. 10th St. The festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. Advance reservations are recommended by May 4.

Tickets for the luncheon are $5 per person and can be purchased at the TALC Lunch Desk, located in the church parish hall, or by calling 713248-1277.

Warriors Worship Center welcomes the Torregrosas Join Warrior Worship Center Church, 827 W. 34th St., as they welcome Eddie and Yana Torregrosa. The gathering will be at 7 p.m. May 5. Call 713261-4413 or visit warriors.cc for information.

Pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s Bring your appetite to the free monthly pancake breakfast, held from 8:30-10 a.m.

May 6, in the fellowship hall.

Come enjoy a great meal and meet new friends.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. Call 713-6970671 or visit the web site at www.stmatthewsmethodist. org for information.

St. Rose of Lima to hold annual spring festival St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community will be holding their annual Spring Festival from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 7.

Music provided by the Telstars.

Wristbands available for $20.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community is located at 3600 Brinkman. For information, call 713-692-9123 or visit www.stroselima.org.

Spring Artisan Market at St. Stephen’s Shop for Mother’s Day at the Spring Artisan Market from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, in the west sanctuary parking lot. There will be vendors, food trucks and fun, benefiting the Animal Justice League, a non-profit dog and cat rescue organization focusing on the Oak Forest area.

Mother’s Day and Youth Sunday is Sunday, May 14.

Youth will help lead worship in the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services.

All are welcome.

Adults age 50+ are welcome to attend a Fun4Seniors luncheon, sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4, 11:30 a.m.

May 22, in the fellowship hall.

The cost is $10 per person.

RSVP to Precinct 4 at 281893-3726.

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.

Great Taste of the Heights at All Saints The Great Taste of the Heights will be held from 510 p.m. May 20, at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St. Donations needed for the silent auction. To donate, call 281-706-4000 or email kmooney7420@gmail.com.

Senior Health and Fitness Day at Greater First Baptist With movement, there’s improvement. Greater First Baptist Church, 4441 Haygood St., will hold the 24th Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day, from 9-11 a.m. May 31. A blood drive will also be held from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Call 713-412-4686 or 713695-7061 for information.

OFHA MOVIES IN THE PARK Candlelight Park Celebrate the beginning of summer. Food trucks arrive at 6:30 p.m., “Bubble Party� at 8 p.m. followed at 8:30 p.m. by the movie “Trolls.� The free event will be held May 27, at Candlelight Park. Information: myoakforest. org/events, 50TH CLASS REUNION Waltrip High School   The Waltrip High School class of 1967 will hold their 50th class reunion June 3, at the Crown Plaza - Brookhollow Hotel, 12801 Northwest Frwy. The theme is “50 Shades of Red and Gray.�

All former Waltrip classmates are welcome to attend. Ticket prices are $45 per person but will increase to $60 on May 16.

Please RSVP to Libbey Hilliard at 512-415-5241 or libbeyscheible@ gmail.com.

40TH CLASS REUNION Scarborough High School   The G. C. Scarborough class of 1977 will have their 40th reunion at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at The Spot Club located at 1732 W. 18th St. Please join the facebook page G C Scarborough High school class of 1977 or email Roger Souders at Ad # 30111 rsouders@nstaroffshore.com.

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The Bible says in Philippians 1:9-10 “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.�

So what does this verse teach us should guide all of our decisions? The answer is in verse nine. Our love based in knowledge gained by experience. The more we live for God and learn His Word the better equipped we will be for everything life throws at us.

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Dear Tabby, Good news: I’ve met a “special someone� and we’ve been spending a lot of time together. Bad news: He’s allergic to pets and I’ve always wanted to have a pet. Help! Is our relationship (or my future as a pet owner) doomed?

Love (and dander) is in the air in The Heights Dear Love (and Dander), Congratulations on the new love in your life! There’s nothing more exciting than finding someone whose company you

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Allergies are among the most chronic conditions worldwide, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

Though many of us love companion animals, some pets, especially cats and dogs, can cause allergic reactions in people.

Dr. Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained why some people are allergic to cats and dogs. “People are typically allergic to the dander and saliva of dogs and cats,� Stickney said. “Cats groom themselves more than dogs, so more people are allergic to cats

and have more severe symptoms than those allergic to dogs.�

Though hypoallergenic pets have become more popular, Stickney said recent evidence has shown that there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog or cat. However, there are several breeds of dogs and cats that are purported to cause less severe allergic reactions. “A few examples of dogs that may cause less allergic reactions include labradoodles, bichon fries, poodles, and Portuguese water dogs,� Stickney said. “Some examples of cats include Devon rex, Siamese, and Sphynx.�

If being around cats and dogs is a must, Stickney said there are some ways to alleviate pet allergies. Some options include bathing your pet weekly, getting a HEPA filter for your home, designating a “pet-free� room or area of your house, washing

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Cinco de Mayo Festival 4 - 10 p.m.

Friday, May 5

The Barking Pig - 2307 Ella Blvd.

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Heights SWEETheart Market 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 7 Tea + Art - 613 1/2 W. 19th St.

The Sweetheart Market welcomes you to dance and laugh, all while finding something to do with your sweetheart or sweet Mother for that upcoming, special day.

Look for their Tea + Art booth and get free tea samples while you shop. Or visit their inner bar/shop for more tea and art goods!

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JMBLYA hosts Chance the Rapper

Since its inception in 2013, JMBLYA has featured a highly curated lineup of artists that include both well-known charttopping acts and up-and-coming performers, and 2017 is no different.

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Located in a former Chirps Chicken & Rice at 300 W. 20th St., the takeout-style Chinese restaurant has made the most of their space and is making ample strides to show the neighborhood just how great their brand is.

I ventured in on a Sunday, the weather was spectacular The Rice Box General Tso, served and the service matched to a with white rice and an egg roll T. Our cashier greeted us upon (photo by Christina Martinez). arriving, asking if we had been I ordered the General Tso with them before, and offering with medium spice, and the orto answer any questions on der comes with steamed white the menu.

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rice and an egg roll. I also ordered the fried dumplings.

While the space is limited in seating, meant to be a takeoutstyle concept, there are seats at the inside counter/bar, and a great patio with seating and additional counter space to enjoy a meal outside.

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Art Valet: FSAM is moving This week I’m going to hi- First Saturday Arts Market is jack my column and toot my moving. Where? Well, I can’t own horn. As you may know, say exactly, there are some I run two outdoor art mar- great offers out but nothing kets in the area and there are confirmed yet. Construction some big changes coming to has started at our current loboth that I want you to know cation so this Saturday, find about. us camping out next door, The 13-year-old First Sat- just east of our 540 W. 19th urday Arts Market is here in Street location. Don’t worry, the Heights and focuses on you’ll see us. the fine arts. Whereas the Keep an eye on the market one-year-old Market at Saw- website for changes. yer Yards, which takes place I am confident that long on second Saturdays, is much more about folk art, curated crafts and foods. Both shows feature original singer/songwriters and the best of food trucks.

Both shows switch to evening hours starting in June and continuing July and August 6-10 p.m. Both switch back to daytime hours in Artist Taylor Clendennen September. to First Saturday Arts The Market at Sawyer returns Market this weekend.

Yards coincides with the Second Saturday Sawyer Yards, which is when the 300 plus before fall arrives, we’ll have artists in the massive cam- our new “forever” home. pus of buildings open their While I’m on the bandwagstudios to the public. Tour- on, here are some highlights. ing the buildings can be an For music, I nabbed Robert all-day affair, yielding great Kuhn, a Houstonian and singfun. The market is situated er/songwriter. I first heard in the middle on an alleyway Kuhn perform at EQ House between The Silos and Silver at the American Showcase, St. Studios. and immediately liked his Holler Brewing Co. is ac- style. He’s a well-traveled cessible to the market via a storyteller, and that shows hallway in the middle of the up in his diverse repertoire of 800-foot mural wall the mar- music. Kuhn opens the show ket sits under. The brewery at 11 a.m. is open until 9 p.m. on SaturAt three o’clock, two days. members of the jazz band, The big change is that On Three, will perform. Mike

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The artists are amazing this month, many returning that haven’t shown with me for a while. There is new talent.

Valerie Calvert of Cypress, a watercolorist, R Michael Hardy-fine woodcraft, Lindsey Johnson, a metalsmith specializing in gemstones and Cynthia Levine an abstract artist, will be there.

Both shows have an artist roster with photos and links to the exhibitor’s websites.

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