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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com The oldest hospital in the city, and one with a Heights presence, is on the brink of new ownership again.

St. Joseph Medical Center parent company IASIS is purportedly closing in on a merger with Steward Health Care which will include every hospital in the system, including SJMC’s operation in the Heights. IASIS and Steward first announced the definitive agreement to merge their operations in May of this year, making Steward the largest private for-profit hospital operator in the United States with 36 hospitals across 10 states.

“Our physician-driven accountable care model focused on keeping patients healthy is transforming the health care industry as this transaction demonstrates,” said Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Chairman and CEO of Steward Health Care, in a May release. “Our model shows how the industry can successfully shift toward a more cost-effective local, coordinated approach that puts patients first.”

According to a May release, the merger was expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2017, subject to customary regulatory approvals, terms and conditions. Terms of the transaction have not yet been disclosed.

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For all the yardage, accolades and recruiting letters he receives, St. Pius X junior quarterback Grant Gunnell has just one goal this year – getting his team past Bishop Dunne and winning a state championship. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

Grant Gunnell, heralded SPX QB, chasing one team goal

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com St. Pius X junior quarterback Grant Gunnell has done just about everything a high school quarterback can do on the gridiron. However, one coveted prize continues to elude him that has his (and SPX’s) sole focus in 2017.

As Gunnell jogged out to the field Monday afternoon, helmet in hand, for more battle prep on the way to a (hopeful) state title for Panther country, it was no secret the sting of coming up just shy of the ultimate prize multiple times weighed a bit on the young man’s mind.

“I’ve fallen short the last two years to Bishop Dunne, and I kind of have this extra ticked off feeling going into games, knowing it’s likely going to come down to that again,” he said. “As a team, we’re focused on taking things one game at a time.”

Opening doors Outside of claiming that elusive title, the 6-foot-6 gunslinger has accomplished just about everything else on the football field during his time at SPX. Thrown into the fire as a freshman in 2015, all he accomplished was completing nearly 66 percent of his throws for more than 1,400 yards and 16 touchdowns compared to just four interceptions. Gunnell followed up that impressive freshman season with a monster sophomore campaign in which he completed exactly 70 percent of his passes for 4,973 yards and 65 touchdowns in leading the Panthers to an undefeated regular season before once again getting bounced by Bishop Dunne. And that campaign in turn brought many callers to the young man’s doorstep.

Following his breakout 2016, Gunnell began fielding offers from the likes of Alabama, Florida State, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Arizona State and more — around 30 Division 1 offers in total for the young man rated

by Rivals as the 4th-best national pro-style QB recruit (and top Texas pro-style QB recruit) in the Class of 2019.

“Seeing [Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher] growing up and hearing all the stories about them, it makes me proud [of the work I’ve put in] and it’s extremely humbling,” Gunnell said Monday.

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• Verbally committed to Texas A&M • No. 4 national Pro-Style QB recruit in class of 2019 by Rivals, No. 2 nationally by 247 Sports • Ranked as top Pro-Style QB recruit in Texas per both Rivals and 247 Sports • No. 5 overall recruit in Texas by 247, No. 8 overall by Rivals • Has thrown for nearly 8,000 yards in less than three seasons at St. Pius, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes • Thrown for 104 TD’s in SPX career against just 15 interceptions.

• Tied Texas state record for touchdown passes in a game (10) on 9/22 vs.

Chavez High School while throwing for 503 yards.

• Has yet to throw an interception in 2017, while completing 73 percent of his passes for 1,576 yards and 23 TD’s in the season’s first month

Residents peruse booths at the Near Northwest Management District’s 2016 NAtional Night Out. The district will once again host its communitywide celebration Oct. 3 (Photo contributed)

No better time for a Night Out

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Head Coach Stephen Hill has overseen Gunnell’s growth from gangly freshmen into heralded recruit, and was unsurprised by the attitude and leadership his star quarterback has shown that led to college recruiters knocking his door down.

“It’s good to see that work and determination pay

An annual tradition aimed at breaking down barriers is right around the corner.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, better places to live. National Night Out 2017, is which free and open to the public, will be hosted by the Near Northwest Management District (NNMD) Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the White Oak Bayou Village Shopping Center at 6600 Antoine Dr. “It gives [people] a chance to get together and learn what’s going on around them as well as meet people they would not normally meet,” said Wayne Norden, president of the Near Northwest Management District.

Norden cited a study a few years ago in which the office found a recommendation noting there was no concentrated single activity for National Night Out in this part of the city or Near Northwest’s service area that could be counted on every year. As such, Norden and the NNMD, whose event averages several thousand attendees per year, took it upon themselves from that point forward to broaden the existing

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Senior EXP 2017

The Leader’s 5th Annual Senior Expo opened to a welcome group of attendees this week.

The September 27 event, provided a friendly gathering for seniors as well as educational platforms tyhat were provide by local businesses. (Photo by Jonathan McElvy)

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Discount Tire re-opens after Harvey

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Discount Tire is typically home for every-day vehicles awaiting repair. But since the beginning of September, spaces normally filled with the hustle and bustle of car repair had been home to city crews as the store rebuilds.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey (during which the Heights sustained significant street and building flooding), the company was forced to close the doors at 1902 East T.C. Jester for several weeks while assessing what steps must be taken in order to safely serve its community once more.

“We replaced most of the doors, there was some re-tiling that needed to be done in the showroom and customer waiting area as well as some sheetrock that needed to be repaired,” Discount Tire spokesperson Greg Miller said Friday.

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dents seeking Discount’s services have been forced to trek up I-45 or up to Inwood. And while the inconvenience may seem like a minor one, it was just another burden stacked on top of residents already in the midst of others.

“We tried to work as fast as possible to get the store back up and running,” Miller said of efforts which resulted in one of Houston’s busiest stores re-

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to people you ordinarily might pass by and not talk to,” he said.

Neighborhoods across the state and local area will join NNMD in hosting block parties, festivals and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars and visits from law enforcement and emergency personnel.

“It gives (residents) a chance to see (officers) on a personal level in their career,” Norden told The Leader in 2016 on the importance of resident-officer

interaction. “The more people get to know each other, the less doubtful they are about each other, and I believe that’s the reason for National Night Out and why it’s been so successful here.”

“We try to humanize the practice of law enforcement, and that’s the most important thing,” Constable Alan Rosen added.

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NNMD will have kids’ games around the grounds to keep the young ones occupied while adults converse about upcoming events and opportunities. Scarborough High School will perform as the festivities, while Eisenhower High School is sending volunteers to help with the proceedings. They will also continue their bingo tradition, where attendees will visit various booths to get spaces marked off, encouraging human interaction to win the game. Once they’ve completed their cards, residents can bring the cards back to NNWMD officials to be entered in contention for every prize drawing the rest of the night.

Because of the broadened horizons, Norden noted many of the area’s multi-family properties have taken notice of the event and turn brought those lacking a National Night Out in their individual neighborhood over to White Oak Bayou Village to meet their fellow community members.

“That’s why the bingo card [and its goal] is so important, because it forces you to talk

SJMC from P. 1A Select Specialty Hospital in 2015. St. Joseph’s uses three floors of the building formerly occupied by the Heights Hospital.

However, SJMCH Administrative Director Jeff Bielik has reiterated multiple times that St. Joseph’s (serving the Heights since 2012) has not been in the market for a move out of the neighborhood.

“We’ve provided care for thousands of Heights area residents and plan on serving thousands more in the years ahead,” he said in July 2015.

St. Joseph’s name, operations and location off 19th Street (purportedly) will not change once the merger is final, which could possibly happen as early as next week, according to some familiar with the merger.

“The company is just buying up more hospitals, so as far as we know nothing much will change,” said one source, who couldn’t be identified because the purchase is not complete.

“There’s going to be that growing pains time where there might be some new processes, but services are expected to go on and leadership is expected to remain the same. It’s just hard to say anything since it’s not finalized.”

Rumors regarding the date of the sale had emerged over the last few weeks.

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At this point, we just need a good therapist

By Jonathan McElvy Publisher, The Leader

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eaders of this weekly column know my wife and I own two sons. We bought them from the insurance company, and in both cases, we were grateful for their births because they helped us meet our $4 million deductible.

It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything that didn’t have to do with a storm, so I figure, why change things up now? Let me tell you about a storm, sans water, brewing inside my home.

When reasonable adults like Meghan and me decided we’d like to start a family, we had all sorts of wonderful pictures in our minds. Of course, we never talked about these pictures, but we had seen them in motion pictures and on the covers of magazines. We dreamt of handsome children with wide smiles, long eye lashes and temperaments that mimicked lazy Labradors.

These children would be wellmannered and content – mere replicas of their adult parents. They would be good citizens, respectful of others and obedient to those in authority.

Our oldest son, Hank, just turned four. His temperament is frightening, his manners are atrocious, he is content with nothing, and we’re very concerned about his citizenry.

Our second son, Cal, just turned one. He has no manners, does not

Of course we kid a little about these two boys. And apparently, doctors say they are completely normal, despite their compulsiveness.

understand obedience, and he is only content when he has demolished a bucket of spaghetti, a bowl of yogurt, half an apple and a handful of Oreos. He may have a problem.

What this means is that my wife and I have asked our pediatrician to prescribe us a therapist. No, not one that Meghan and I visit. We literally want a therapist. One that lives in our home. One that sleeps in the hallway, halfway between the doors of our two sons’ rooms.

When Meghan and I go to the pharmacy to pick up this therapist, we have a very detailed punch-list of action items we’d like accomplished in the next couple of months.

First on the list: Why, in Heaven’s name, doesn’t our oldest son like sleep?

As it turns out, Hank cannot stand

sleep. I take that back. He loves naps with his mother on the weekend. He loves reading a book at 8 p.m., oftentimes rolling over to me and telling me he’s had enough.

“I’m tired, Dad,” he’ll say.

But there’s something about the mornings, when his 600-horsepower engine starts to rev, that he can’t stay in bed any longer. Some mornings (Saturdays, in particular), Meghan and I will hear the door swing open at 4:30 a.m. And that’s a good morning. I’m not even sure how the lad finds our room, considering our house is so dark it would spook a bat.

But as sure as the sun hasn’t risen, Master Hank creeps into our room and informs us that he’d like a cup of juice and an airing of Wild Kratts, which happens to be an informative

The reader.

Take the Hypocrites’ Oath THE FRONT YARD – I am looking at the flotsam and jetsam of what was my house, and it reminds me that just when I was getting over Trump fatigue, that non-stop news coverage of our unbalanced president, I was plunged into Harvey fatigue. All Harvey all the time. Morning noon and night. I couldn’t get away from that storm. Still, the Texas Gulf Coast was the star, and we got our 15 minutes of fame. It was only about that long, because while we were still bailing out our basements (actually there are very few basements along the coast, but I like the alliteration) along came Hurricane Irma, and the TV types raced off to cover Florida and the Caribbean. Harvey was so last week.

There are a number of lessons to be learned from Harvey, which won’t be a teachable moment because no one will learn a thing. First, there won’t be another Harvey. Not because we won’t endure another such storm, but because NOAA will retire the jersey number, or in this case, the name. They do that with all the big disasters – Carla, Katrina, Allison, the Astros’ bullpen -- and now our own catastrophe will live forever.

Another lesson: get flood insurance, or, if you can’t afford it, get FEMA to give you a bunch of money to take care of you. This brings up the obvious question of why buy flood insurance?

We now come to Texans’ take on the federal government. We like to quote Ronald Reagan’s observation, “The government isn’t the solution.

The government is the problem.” How many times did we hear Texans chant that as a Coast Guard chopper was pulling them from a rooftop?

“Hi, Mister National Guardsman. Did you know you are the problem? But thanks for saving me and my family from drowning when we tried to cross that low-water bridge.”

This brings us to the bridge trolls we all know and love: Texas government officials, both state and federal. Take Sen. Ted Cruz. When he paraded his various statements during his presidential campaign damning Washington for everything from halitosis to rabid dogs, his followers – speaking of rabid – cheered and clapped. That’s hard to do when dangling from a helicopter cable. Some commie pundits called Cruz’s current clamoring for billions in flood relief from the U.S. Treasury “hypocritical.” Cruz called it, well, something but I forget what. It was much the same with Gov. Greg Abbott, who has spent millions and millions of our tax dollars fighting Washington for its “interference” in his attempts at gerrymandering, preventing minorities from voting, blocking efforts to clean up our air and water and bringing back

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18th Century treatment of women’s health. And when was the last time you heard the Official State Demagogue, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, praise Washington for anything?

Then there are those who attempt to score political points on a tragedy. TV conservative talk show host Sean Hannity had Gov. Abbott on a show and tried to get Abbott to criticize Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, a Democrat, for the way he handled the storm, likening Houston city authorities’ efforts to those of local officials in New Orleans and the Katrina debacle. The Guv wouldn’t bite. Nevertheless, Hannity continues to lambast Turner. Some people give sleaze a bad name. The American Red Cross has also come under scrutiny for how much of the millions it has raised actually went to helping the refugees. When a top Red Cross official was asked that question on TV, he wouldn’t or couldn’t say.

Here are a few do’s and don’t’s to follow after the storm: Don’t buy a used car or truck in Texas for the next year. Bypass that great deal on a BMW with only 5,000 miles.

It has been under water for two weeks. Your first clue is that the windshield wipers are on the inside of the car. Don’t buy a house with a waterline in the den or has a flood gauge in the patio. Also, be suspicious of any house with a periscope on the roof. Don’t do business with a contractor with out-ofstate license plates. Do figure out a way to make penicillin from a city covered in mold.

Wine is harmed by heat, so when you return to your soggy, hot house, your bottles of wine may taste dreadful, so toss them. On the other hand, if your wine comes in boxes, just toss them anyway, but don’t heap the boxes on top of that pile of trash in your front yard. The neighbors will know what you drink.

What to do with your house?

If the place only needs minor repairs, lie to FEMA’s insurance agent. “Those cracks in the foundation weren’t there before Harvey.” Maybe you’ll finally get some of your tax dollars back. If there is major damage, put a baby carriage in a bedroom and sob, “She was our only child.” If your place looks like Baghdad after a shelling, take a page from a city council member in Port Arthur. The town has been in pretty dire financial straits, and faced what to do with an aging and abandoned hotel

show filmed by two brothers who stand oddly close to wild animals. I also think they hypnotize 4-year-old boys into a narcotic-like frenzy that jerks them out of bed in a quest to imagine if they were living with elephants.

We’ve tried everything except prescription drugs. We bought an “OK to Wake” alarm clock. Hank dismantled its electrical circuit three days after purchase. We’ve threatened to take away every animated TV show ever produced. We’ve put him to bed later. Put him to bed earlier. We even sent him to his grandmother’s, where all wrongs are supposedly cured.

Nothing has worked, which is why we’d like a therapist.

Once that problem is solved, we’d like the overpaid professional to help us understand how we can keep our first born’s ills from morphing into the second born.

Hank, as precious and funny and energetic as he is, suffers from all sorts of personal traumas on an hourly basis. He needs another toy.

His socks are on crooked. He doesn’t want to eat his chicken strip. His juice is empty. He wants to show us how he drew a circle on the wall with a Sharpie. He needs another toy.

In the kindest description possible, our oldest son is compulsive. Our second son, Cal? Not so much.

Cal is a typical second-born. He likes sitting on the couch and watching his big brother climb across the

in what had been the downtown district. No one would rent or lease it, no one would buy it. The town couldn’t give it away. It would cost a lot to level the five or 10 story hulk.

The council member suggested selling the hotel to Hollywood for an action movie needing a climatic and fiery finale. Boom! Check with Hollywood.

Well, Texas will get over Harvey. We shall repair or tear down and replace. Our insurance rates will skyrocket, all sorts of anti-flood plans will be trotted out and none will be implemented. Our state and federal lawmakers will be on hand next election to tell us how they sucked out money from Washington, that same despicable city of corruption and interfering power-grabbers -- and will be re-elected.

I’m getting hypocrite fatigue.

Ashby is drying out at asnby2@comcast.net

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ceiling. He likes eating food – lots of it. He reserves a precious glance when Hank gets in trouble, where he seals his lips and looks out the sides of his eyes.

But a few weeks ago, things started to change. It started when Cal didn’t want to eat a blueberry on his plate. He threw it across the room and Hank broke down in hyperventilating laughter. And that led to another blueberry, thrown lefthanded. And another and another.

Our kitchen floor looked like the landing spot of a flock of white winged doves.

Next came the volume. Cal wanted to be held, and instead of his normal whimper, he released a screech so loud the owls left the back yard.

Then came the hysterics. Cal walked all over the house and picked up anything weighing under a half pound and threw it on the floor.

We’ve got a storm brewing in our home, and when I say a storm, what I mean is that my wife and I recently begged our pediatrician for help. We told our doctor about the lack of sleep, the OCD, the horrible example being set for our youngest.

You know what our doctor said, right?

These are normal children. They just don’t appear on the covers of magazines.

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Dear Editor: I want to give a tremendous thank you to the firefighters at Station #13 who came to the rescue of a Quaker Parrot this morning at the Oaks Dads Club. My bosses and I arrived at work at 7 a.m. as usual and we look for the parrots out on the telephone lines at the baseball field.

Well today one was tangled on the netting that stops the balls from going into the stands.

We called everyone and nobody could come for several hours. Well when you call the fire department you cannot speak to the local station they take a message. So, I called Myti Burger which is right next door to the station and spoke with Brandy Read who stopped and went running over and gave the fire fighters my cell number.

In just a few minutes Will Gunderson called and they would be over in five or ten minutes. They pulled out the ladder and Justin Crawley climbed at least twenty feet up and cut the bird free. But not before a flock of the Quaker Parrots came flying around his head because the trapped bird was squawking like crazy when he was trying to release it from the netting. At the same time, you had Will Gunderson, James Alverez and Lance Newman holding this ladder against a very feeble dug out. With all that has happened in the last month to Houston with Harvey, that people still will stop and help a single Quaker parrot is why I LOVE Houston and am proud to be a Texan.

God bless Station 13 and Myti Burger.

Diane St.Germain, Serena Russ and Mary Brett Wier Enterprises

Light at the end of the construction tunnel

Dear Editor: Just wanted to take a moment, before I forget, to thank both of you for the prompt attention you provided on the “construction crisis” at the Ella/Pinemont intersection. I had no idea how many people knew I existed until my name appeared in print. I promise to use my newfound fame for the common good and become the Mother Teresa of Oak Forest.

Anyway, I really do appreciate your follow-up and the additional information you were able to offer. At least now I see light at the end of the construction tunnel.

Gary Gano

Storm’s impact shows staff ’s resiliency Dear Editor: I was working at The Leader in 1983 when Hurricane Alicia hit town. We lost power at the T.C. Jester office but our NFL office had power so the boss took our equipment over there. No small feat since we were using Compugraphic machinery, which is very large, nothing like we use nowadays. I’m talking punch tape people, and big heavy stuff. We typed the ads and news copy at the NFL office and the boss took the copy to my house to be pasted up since I had electricity.

The Leader always managed to get the paper out, mainly because of the work ethic of the people that worked there.

Lael

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Is Your Older Cat Comfortable?

Dear Tabby, As my cat is getting older, I often wonder if she’s comfortable and completely healthy. It’s so hard to tell if she’s 100% or not, the older she gets. How can I tell if she’s in pain or not?

Concerned about kitty’s comfort in Cottage Grove Dear Concerned About Kitty, This is indeed a timely question because September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. The Interna-

tional Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) launched Animal Pain Awareness Month in the hopes that more pet guardians learn about and recognize pain in their pets.

Unlike other companions, it’s hard for a cat to show their pain. Evolution is working against well-meaning guardians. According to the Okaw Veterinary Clinic, as both predators and prey, disguising pain can save a cat’s life: “The easiest prey for a predator to kill is the sick or injured one.” As solitary creatures, cats don’t have the protection of a pack either.

Here are a few telltale signs your kitty is in pain from the Cat Hospital of Chicago: – Less to nonexistent grooming OR too much grooming

– Strange or changed sleep patterns, e.g. sleeping on only one side – Decreased appetite or disinterest in food and water – Less social and interactive with you/the family OR hiding more – Growling or hissing when stroked, touched (in a particular area) or moved – Change in posture, e.g. is she more hunched back?

– Less activity, e.g. has she stopped or is she struggling to jump in her favorite spots?

– Ongoing purring; purrs can be used to comfort, calm or heal cats – Not acting like herself, e.g. more cranky or restless than normal Since our feline companions don’t communicate pain and discomfort the same way other animals do, it’s impor-

tant that you watch for signs of pain and stay up to date with vet visits. With a little care and consideration, you

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food and fellowship. A beautiful handmade quilt, crafted by St. Matthew’s quilters, will be available to bid on in the Silent Auction, along with other miscellaneous items. Kids can enjoy a variety of games. Delicious barbecued chicken will top the menu. Pick out a special pumpkin in the pumpkin patch.

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can ensure that kitty is happy and content, well into her golden years.

Do you have a burning question for Tabby? If so, drop her an email at: deartabbyquestions@gmail.com

Pet of the Week Meet Alonzo. This sweetheart was found wandering an apartment complex when he was little more than a few weeks old. Luckily, the stars aligned and Alonzo scored a great foster home with other kittens to play with. Now this sweet boy is coming out of his shell and proving to be a friendly, playful lap cat. Could he come and warm your lap this fall? If so, contact Save A Purrfect Cat Rescue at www. saveacatrescue.org.

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Senior Activity Day at St. Stephen’s Adults age 50 and better are welcome to attend Senior Activities Day Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the fellowship hall. Domino games begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 11:45 a.m. soup and sandwich lunch. Love offerings are encouraged to help cover the cost of lunch.

The VIPs will meet Thursday, Oct. 12, in the fellowship hall. A short business meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by live musical entertainment and a catered lunch at a cost of $10 per person. RSVP to Barbara Johnson at 713-6866116.

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.

Sharing a Cup of Comfort at Hope Episcopal No matter who you are, what you’re going through or what challenges you are facing, come by for a “Cup of Comfort,” from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Sept. 30, in the parish hall. Stop and seize the moment and embrace love, strength and good cheer. A continental breakfast will be served.

Hope Episcopal Church is located at 1613 W. 43rd St.

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Praise Dancers Extravaganza perform at Damascus Missionary Come be a part of the Praise Dancers Extravaganza and watch Praise/Stomp/ Mime teams of Houston and surrounding areas, perform at 4 p.m. Sept. 30.

Damascus Missionary Baptist Church is located at 3122 Center St. Call 832-721-4291 or 832-494-5498 for information.

Get ready for the St. Rose Pumpkin Patch The St. Rose pumpkin patch will be open for business Oct. 6. The annual St. Rose Halloween Festival will be from 5-10 p.m. Oct. 27.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community is located at 3600 Brinkman St. Call 713-6929123 for information.

Blessing of the Animals at Advent Lutheran Bring a pet (or picture of a pet) for a Blessing of the Animals at Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr., in the fellowship hall (indoors) at 11 a.m. Oct. 14. A blessing and a medallion will be given. The entrance is at the Life Center door. Please keep all pets re-

St. Monica to hold annual Fall Bazaar Save the date. St. Monica Catholic Church, 8421 W. Montgomery Rd., will hold their annual 2017 Fall Bazaar Oct. 14-15. Be a part of the festivities. Vendor booths available. Call Craig Adams at 713-818-2048 or Charles Cade at 713-851-1658.

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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.

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Car Show at Champion Forest Baptist Champion Forest Baptist Jersey Village, 16518 Jersey Dr., will be holding a car show, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14. There is a $20 entry fee to register a car, and free admission for spectators. There will be food, music, games, and awards. All proceeds benefit CFBC. Call 713-542-5632 for information.

The Great Pumpkin Patch at St. Matthew’s The Great Pumpkin Patch, Barbecue and Silent Auction will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 21.

Come and join in on all the fun,

Cecilia Mae (Gregory) Caspersen, 79, born Aug.

19, 1938, died Sept. 8. She is survived by her husband, Louis P. Caspersen, daughters Pauline Borski, and Elizabeth Caspersen.

Connor Ngo Lacy, 19, born Feb. 20, 1998 in Ravenna, Oh., died Sept. 20. Lacy’s first love was reading, and it carried on throughout his entire life. He also

loved skiing, snow ball fights with his brother, and exercising, including Krav Maga. Connor loved swimming and being a part of the Deerfield Dolphins Swim Team.

He was a sophomore at the University of Houston and his special interests were in history and political science. He also loved studying the stock market. Lacy is survived by his mother, Amy Ngo Lacy, his father, Brian Lacy, and brother Devon Lacy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Connor Ngo Lacy Scholarship

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What motivates your choices? What is your highest priority? I can choose to do right and follow God because I know that one day only what He thinks will matter. The most important choice I must make is to ask God to forgive me of my sin and give my life to Him. Without Him, I have no hope eternal life because I am not good enough to earn favor with God. Have you chosen to give God your life? Are you holding back something from Him because you want control? In the story of Esther in the Bible, she chose to stand up for her people even though it meant putting her own life on the line. She made the unselfish choice because she had a higher purpose than just protecting herself. Will you make the choice to follow God? Will you choose to obey Him? Your choices do impact your own life and the lives of those around you. Choose to follow God today!

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AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Oct. 2, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. The special guest is Franklin Smith, with the Clayton Library Genealogical Research.

The meeting is open to anyone 50 or older, and will be preceded by a meet-and-greet at 9:30 a.m.

Georgia Lewis is president. Information: 713-681-1133.

2017 VOLKSMARCH Houston Happy Hikers Come out and participate in this non-competitive, non-timed walk through down the jogging trail in the middle of Heights Blvd. Next, hike along White Oak Bayou for over a mile to enjoy the open air then into the neighborhood of the Heights. The starting point address is 375 W. 19th St. The walk will be from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 30. The fee is $3. There is no pre-registration. New walkers can purchase an AVA New Walker Packet for $5 at the start point.

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OFHA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Oak Forest Homeowners Association will host National Night Out, Oct. 3. Information: myoakforest.org.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Odd Fellows Lodge #225 The Houston Heights Odd Fellows Lodge #225 is hosting its second National Night Out celebration, from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3.

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HERITAGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING Join Heritage Republican Women for our monthly meeting Oct. 5, as we host Councilman Mike Knox to discuss alternatives to the “Harvey Tax,” and a panel discussion with HISD School board Candidates Gretchen Himsl, John Luman, Sean Cheben, and Elizabeth Santos. From 78:15 p.m. at Candlelight Church of Christ 4215 Watonga Blvd.

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Photo courtesy of Peyton Matocha (Twitter) St. Thomas QB Peyton Matocha tucks it away looking for extra yardage. The Eagles are looking to rebound from an 0-2 start and reclaim a spot atop the TAPPS standings.

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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Heights Bulldogs On the heels of a disappointing 4-7 finish in 2016, head coach Stephen Dixon and the Bulldogs are primed for a return to the top. Thus far in 2017, the Bulldogs are off to a 2-0 start courtesy of triumphs over Clear Creek and Tompkins, avenging losses to each school during the growing pains of the 2016 campaign.

Senior Jacoby Hopkins (310 total yards, 2 TDs) has shined through the season’s first two weeks as a receiver, tailback and kick returner, showcasing an ability to impact the game all over the field. Senior captain and University of Texas commit Jalen Green has also displayed what is now a wellknown versatility, totaling 153 yards and 4 touchdowns in the season’s first two weeks as a quarterback and tailback, while also leading a new and improved Bulldog defense.

Waltrip Rams After – like many others – having the start of the season postponed due to Hurricane Harvey, the Rams are off to a quick 2-0 start with victories over Houston Sterling and Houston Madison. And while the offensive output (65 points through two weeks) may draw the initial eye, what has paved the way for the Rams early on has been a tenacious defense that has allowed just 14 points in the first two weeks and is coming off a shutout against Madison.

St. Pius X Panthers Following back-to-back state semi-final runs, Head Coach Stephen Hill and the state-ranked Panthers have their sights set on bringing a title back home to Panther country, and they are off to a fast 3-0 start with victories over Sealy, College Station and Chavez in the early going.

Stirring the drink for the Panthers is an always-dangerous aerial display led by junior quarterback and Texas A&M commit Grant Gunnel. Thus far, Gunnell has delivered on lofty preseason expectations, throwing for 1,576 yards and 23 touchdowns with no inter-

ceptions through SPX’s first three tilts, including a state record 10 TD passes in their 6914 triumph over Chavez High School. Juniors Kaleb Ducros (539 total yards, 3 TDs), Florida State commit Jalen Curry (450 receiving yards, 5 TDs) and senior Northwestern commit Jacob Jefferson (562 receiving yards, 11 TDs) also help pace the potent attack that has run roughshod over opposing defenses, averaging 61 points and nearly 671 yards of total through the season’s first three weeks and features five receivers averaging at least 13 yards per reception.

for him. He’s not a guy who is content with being ‘all right’ or average, he’s going to make sure he continues to work hard,” Hill said. “Whether [Grant] was committed or not, he’s always been one to put in the extra work in the weight room, on the field, in the classroom or watching film. He’s putting in the work, and we’re seeing the results of that right now.”

Gunnell gave a verbal commitment to Texas A&M over the offseason, a swift move for such a heralded recruit.

“Some recruits love being chased, love being pampered and babied, told how important they are and how much they’re wanted — Grant wasn’t about all of that. For him, it was just something he knew. He told me he knew in his heart of hearts that it was the right choice,” Hill said.

“Whenever he really knew that A&M was the choice for him, he asked me if he could go ahead and commit. I asked him if that was for sure where he wanted to go, he told me ‘Coach, I have no doubt’.”

One team, one goal Additionally, Hill said making the early decision allowed Gunnell to play out the season without that looming cloud hanging over him while he attempts to lead the Panthers on the field.

“Being so heavily recruited can really weigh on someone’s mind when you’re

having Nick Saban and those guys coming and calling you.

It’s a little overwhelming [for a 17-year-old kid],” he said.

“One of the main things I’ve seen with Grant is once he made the commitment to Texas A&M, I could see all the weight just lifted off his shoulders — he could relax a little bit, and he’s been able to come out here, not have any worries and just play carefree.”

So far, Gunnell’s carefree self seems to be working as divinely as ever for the Panthers early on in the season as they continue their quest for glory. St. Pius X has lit up the scoreboard, amassing 61 points and nearly 670 yards of total offense per game in triumphs over Sealy, College Station and Chavez. And Gunnell? He’s done nothing more than throw for 1,576 yards and 23 touchdwns without an interception as of press time, including a staterecord-tying 10 touchdown throws in SPX’s 69-14 victory over Chavez last week.

“I think summer 7-on-7 really was important for that chemistry between him and his receivers — to be able to see those guys out on the field and our hand signals, and him being able to just give them a nod and have them both know what they’re going to do is huge. That was key for him,” Hill said of his quarterback’s beyond-belief numbers. “He’s ahead of

where I expected him to be at Week 4, and I think that’s due to the commitment and effort he put forth during the summer.”

Gunnell echoed his coach, saying competing at the highest level of 7-on-7 in a football hotbed – a grueling grind that included a 6-8 team qualifying tournament before even reaching the state level – and finishing among the state’s final 16 teams standing provided even more boost and motivation to finish the job in 2017.

“That was huge for us, just being able to build confidence and get our route timing down against some great competition,” he said.

While his decision surely elated (and dejected) many across the country, Gunnell has refused to be caught up in the press clippings which naturally accompanied his decision to attend one of the most storied programs in college football history.

“I just need to stick to what I’ve been doing for the last three years — working hard with my receivers, putting the work in, coming to

every summer workout,” he said. “Just really not reading anything and focusing on the team and what we’re trying to do.”

As a good general always does, Gunnell was also quick to credit the troops around him for his success.

“My offensive line has been doing a heck of a job keeping me safe — I think I’ve only been sacked once this year, and I think it was my fault,” he said with a laugh. “I have five Division 1 receivers and a Division 1 running back right now — that makes my job way easier. My defense is getting us stops right now, too, from the defensive backs all the way up to the defensive linemen.”

And that was it. The recorder stopped, the cameras gone, Gunnell couldn’t strap his gleaming silver helmet back on fast enough to rejoin his brothers in arms in their hopeful march towards potential glory. With recruiters gone, a decision made, he can simply focus on the task at hand — bringing a state title back home to Houston.

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LHN Lions The Lions were coming off a breakout campaign of sorts in 2016, tying for the secondmost single season wins in school history with a 7-3 mark in the regular season before falling to Reicher Catholic in the TAPPS state playoffs — which had head coach Nathan Robbins believing his squad was primed for a deeper run after a taste of success.

However, the 2017 season has not panned out early on, with the Lions falling in each of the first two games on their hurricane-shortened schedule to Cypress Christian and Beaumont Legacy Christian Academy.

Scarborough Spartans For the third consecutive season, the Scarborough Spartans have registered a win — the first time in the program has done so in school history.

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Heights animal shelter rises to Harvey

By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader

Friends for Life, a no kill animal shelter located in the Houston Heights, made history during Hurricane Harvey.

The nonprofit organization teamed up with the American Red Cross to help shelter people with their pets in the George R. Brown Convention Center. It had never been tried before, but thanks to the fine work of Friends for Life, it will happen again.

Hurricane Katrina taught us lessons. Many people in New Orleans refused to evacuate because pets were not welcome in shelters. There is no way to know how many people died as a result, but the Red Cross revised its sheltering model following; the agency now allows pets. With Harvey, the Red Cross was prepared to shelter people, but not animals. Then Friends For Life stepped up.

“I sit on the advisory board of the city of Houston animal shelter,” explained Salise Shuttlesworth J.D., founder and Executive Director of Friends For Life, a nonprofit agency deeply dedicated to keeping pets and people together. The Sunday night of the storm, I received

Photo contributed (L) Friends for Life volunteer Eveyln Cutts, and (R)Salise Shuttlesworth, Executive Director of the nonprofit animal agency. The woman in the center is Jayne, who was first an evacuee, then returned to volunteer for FFL.

rived, she found more than 100 people in line out front, most holding animals. “People and pets kept coming in big dump trucks - families with pets, elderly folks with animals in their arms - truck after truck,” Shuttlesworth remembered.

The director set up a table outside the only “Pets Permitted” hall at the GRB, dubbed the “Doggy Dorm,” and authorities began letting people with pets enter. Shuttleworth

crate received a number. The FFL Army cleaned litter boxes, played with children, comforted adults, walked dogs, and more. They did whatever it took.

“We realized we were under a microscope,” stated Shuttlesworth. “We understood the objections to the new sheltering model. Naysayers said, ‘It will be too noisy; it will be filthy, it will be chaos.’ We approached each objection head-on.

Photo contributed Man’s best friend comforts a family while they sleep in the “Pets Permitted” hall at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

a call from the city. The city shelter was flooded, and there was nothing they could do.

There were evacuees arriving with animals at the GRB and the Red Cross was at a loss for managing the challenge.”

Shuttlesworth got in her truck and raced through the rain to the GRB. When she ar-

registered each evacuee and animal.

The director also made some calls. By the next day, FFL’s volunteer army was on the ground working throughout the Doggy Dorm. Every resident was registered and each member of the family, the animal, and the animal’s

“The dorm remained so clean the health department became our advocate,” Shuttlesworth continued. “To maintain order, each owner was given a crate, collar and leash on admission. The pet was assigned an ID collar and the owner was issued a corresponding ID bracelet. The data

was entered into a spreadsheet for check-out.”

When Dr. Katie Eick, DVM, heard there were evacuees housed with their pets at the GRB, she drove her South by South Vets mobile clinic to the center. “I quickly found Salise and the Friends for Life army.

I thought I would walk into chaos, but it wasn’t, thanks to FFL,“ she said.

The medical professional spent two weeks helping pets and organizing volunteering veterinarians at shelters all over the region. She knew she was making a difference “A large portion of the evacuees would not a have left their pets behind; they would have stayed with them. For some, their pets were the only family they had. This experiment worked very well, and saved lives. I hope the nation takes notice,” Dr. Eick concluded.

“Our challenge was sheltering hundreds of pets and people together and there were no manuals or templates. We were flying blind.” Shuttlesworth explained.

“However, we learned a lot, and we are putting it to use.

We are writing the first manual for people-pet sheltering available. We’ve already taken a call from Asia requesting one,” the director stated.

The GRB would ultimately act as host to 10,000 evacuees while Friends for Life’s volunteers and veterinarians helped more than 1,500 pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets before it was over.

“We could see relief wash over the evacuees when we’d say, ‘Yes, your pet is welcome,’ and ‘Yes, we have cat litter, creates or a leash.’ These are the moments that got us through this challenging event. We certainly hope we won’t have to do it again, but if we have to, we sure will,” Shuttlesworth concluded.

How can you help? Attend “Rebel with a Cause: the Friends For Life 2017 Fundraiser!”

On Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, FFL will gather at Silver Street Studios to celebrate the resilience of our community and raise funds for animals in this time of great need. This year marks 15 years on making a difference. Enjoy dinner, drinks, music, and a big board auction. Get a special tour of FFL’s 26’ Mobile Adoption Vehicle. More importantly, spend an evening with fellow rebels, who stood up to nature to protect our most vulnerable.

Please go to www.friends4life.org to sign up.

Photo contributed Ten-year-old Ginger and her grandma rode out the storm in a garage as the waters rose for four days. When they arrived at the GRB, they had five kittens with them.

Photo contributed A female evacuee tried to warm up her cold, wet pup.

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ancie Leigh Chafin Craft was born on November 5, 1955 to Oney Lee and Shirley Beth King Chafin in Sinton, Texas. She passed away on September 11, 2017 following a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, the love of her life, Thomas “Tommy” Wayne Craft; sister Margaret Ann Chafin, sisters-in-law Geneva Carter and Yvonne Craft, and brotherin-law Estel Craft.

She is survived by her daughter Mandie Leigh Craft Eichenlaub and husband Caley, son Mark Wayne Craft and wife Paula, son Bryan David Craft, sister Kate Chafin Robertson and husband Greg, brother Bard Oney Chafin and wife Tommie Jean, brother-in-law Freddy Craft, numerous aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and second cousins.

The joy of her life was her “babies”: grandchildren Lillie Elizabeth and Thomas Peter Eichenlaub, Jake and Morgan Christiansen, nephew Parker Lee Robertson, and goddaughter Greta Clement.

Nancie was a graduate of the University of Houston, but a Longhorn at heart. She was an entrepreneur and enjoyed an active professional career owning her own personnel agency and property management company, and most recently worked at ExpressJet Airlines (contractors for United Airlines). Nancie had an infectious zest for life and reveled in the many organizations in which she was active including Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, D&Ns Elvis Presley Fan Club, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Houston Independent Personnel Consultants, HITS Theatre and many others over the years. Facebook and Nancie were great friends and she was wonderful in sharing and keeping in touch with her big family and thousands of friends. She loved indulging her diverse interests and bringing people together whether it was a girls trip to New York, Vegas getaways, birthdays, family reunions, YEA’s Float-a-Rama, Rodeo Houston activities, Elvis remembrances, or watching one of her “babies” perform.

A memorial service celebrating Nancie’s life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 2003 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018 with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. She will be buried in Pearl, Texas next to her beloved Tommy.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Nancie’s memory to either the William L Jordan IV Memorial Endowment at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, attn: Jill Clement, PO Box 20070, Houston, TX 77225-0070 or the Bridget Chérie Harper Artist Scholarship in c/o Betty Harper, 3613 Wilbur Place, Nashville, TN 37204.

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The Leader • Saturday, September 30, 2017 • Page 13

Shuttered, reopening and soon to come restaurants

W

e’ve got a lot of neighborhood foodie news as of late, so let’s review in good ol’ Nibbles fashion.

Molina’s Cantina shutters Molina’s Cantina, one of Houston’s oldest family owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurants, announced that they will not renew the lease at their 4720 Washington Avenue location. The venue’s 10-year lease expired in late 2016.

After weighing options while leasing month-to-month, Raul Molina III, Ricardo and Roberto - the three brothers who co-own the restaurants that their grandparents launched in 1941 - will retire the location with plans to reopen another Molina’s Cantina in west Houston. The last day of service will be September 30. The owners will develop a plan to transfer its Washington staff, many whom have worked for Molina’s in excess of 15 years, to their other two locations or assist in outplacement with similar positions in nearby restaurants.

Christina Martinez Managing Editor

Facebook photo Molina’s Cantina will not be renewing their 10 year ease at 4720 Washington Ave.

Republic Diner + Noodle Bar reopens in October The 11th Street eatery has announced its reopening for Oct. 3. The Delicious Concepts Asian spot in the Heights temporarily shut down to add several Ramen Bowls, including classics like “Tonkotsu�, “Spicy Miso� and something new “Kimchi and Cheese� Ramen. The Asian diner boasts a boasts a first

of its kind, proprietary ToGo Ramen Transportation System (RTS) that enhances the travel and user experience of the product. Regulars will also be excited to find that most all of the original menu items at Republic will also return with favorites like “Galbi� Korean BBQ, “Dolsot� Hot Pots, and the famous Kimchi.

Creek Group opens new concept Earlier this year, Jakeisha Wilmore with Houstonia published about new concepts from established restaurateurs to look for later this year. “This forthcoming bar and grill, tentatively named Cactus Cove, is one of several new concepts on the horizon from the Creek Group (Onion Creek Cafe, Cedar Creek Cafe, Lowbrow),� Wilmore said. “Details are hush-hush for now, but look for the eatery to take over the former Warehouse Bar & Chill in the Timbergrove neighborhood.�

The later is finally here and the Creek Group is making steady progress on the 3333 W 11th St. property. Stay tuned for more on Cactus Cove.

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Art Columnist

Thursdays – Saturdays from noon – 5 p.m. Learn more at clarkessoc.com. Catalogues will also be available. For more information about the exhibit or the opening reception, call 713-254-2998.

Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the new Market at Sawyer Yards, find him at ArtValet.com

Art by Drew Shiflett - Untitled #76, 2016.

determined that it is best to postpone the opening of our landmark exhibit, On Repeat,�

Clarke said. “To be able to present the highest quality

Contributed photo

show and to allow people associated with On Repeat time to recover, we plan to open with a reception on Saturday, October 7 instead of Septem-

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ber 9.� “This unique exhibition is multi-generational, bringing together dynamic artists who work in a range of mediums, including painting, drawing, assemblage and printmaking,� says curator Rubenstein, also a professor at the University of Houston. “The repeating motifs are a means to excavate and undermine the formal logics of their supports, while often incorporating the stuff of everyday life into their art.

Turning away from the serial formalism of Minimalism, the artists embrace the handmade and the rhythmic properties of textiles.�

Rubinstein is a poet and critic known for his influential writings on painting and his book of micro-narratives The Miraculous (Paper Monument, 2014). He is a contributing editor to Art in America magazine and a professor of Critical Studies at the University of Houston’s School of Art. On Repeat will be open

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aftermath of Harvey and the inability for many people to work, travel and resume a normal life right now, my partner Gus Kopriva and I have

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Art Valet: See what’s On Repeat this week Are you still greeting people with comments such as, “Did you get through Harvey, okay?� I think we’ll be doing that for a little bit longer. While we all recover, I am happy to report that an exhibit that first came across my radar in early September, is back on.

On Repeat, a new art exhibition presented by Linda Clarke and Gus Kopriva of Clarke & Associates and curated by renowned poet and art critic Raphael Rubenstein, will now open October 7, due to complications from Hurricane Harvey. Featuring a diverse group of 14 established and emerging artists, the show focuses on textile art using patterning and repetition, which draw on a range of influences in repeating motifs.

The opening reception is 6 – 9 p.m. on October 7 at Clarke & Associates, 301 East 11th Street, 77008, and will run through December 14. “Given the severity of the

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TOGETHER, WE HEAL. T:21.5”

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The spirit of Texas has proven to be unbreakable and we have shown the world what Houston Strong really means.

We thank our hometown heroes, including our physicians, nurses and staff, for their selfless courage and dedication as we work together to make our city whole again.