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The 2005 World Series is simultaneously too long ago, yet far too fresh, as the hometown squad nearly reached baseball’s mountain top, but fell in four games. Or maybe the sting of 1986 still rings too fresh. Whatever the memory, the time has come to overpower them all.

Inside today’s edition, hear from some diehard fans in our area who have lived and died with every pitch since they can remember. Some have lived through a little, some through it all. As the series shifts to Houston this weekend for the first time since 2005, let our neighbors tell you their stories of Astros fandom.

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Eugene Duke III, who died last week in a shooting on Lehman Street near North Shepherd, was apparently gunned down over two bags of groceries. And the killer didn’t even take the groceries.

One week after few details emerged in the shooting death of Duke, Houston Police are in a desperate search for information from the public that might help lead to the arrest of a young black man, probably in his early 20s, who drove a gray or white 4-door sedan while casing the area of North Shepherd that police describe as “not the nicest part of town.” The suspect is between 140180 pounds, is between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10, and was wearing a white tank top and shorts when the murder occurred.

Dets. Christopher Elder and Michael Miller held a press conference earlier this week in hopes of getting more information out about the murder of Duke, which happened on Oct. 12 as Duke walked back to his apartment from Family Dollar on North Shepherd.

“We’re asking that anybody in the area who knows anything or has heard anything, please come forward and talk to us at the homicide division,” Elder said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Houston Police at (713) 308-3600, or anonymous tips can be called to CrimeStoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477). And getting a tip from the public seems like the best chance HPD has of solving this case.

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At long last, H-E-B breaks ground on Shepherd

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com For months, Heights residents have clamored to know the future of H-E-B’s presence there as the original-intended start date came and went; but the hand-wringing is finally finished.

Under cover of a sunny and occasionally blustery Tuesday morning Oct. 24, H-E-B officials and community members joined together as the grocery giant officially broke ground on its Heights location at the intersection of 23rd Street and North Shepherd Drive following months of setbacks and uncertainty.

According to H-E-B Houston President Scott McClelland, the 92,000 square-foot store set to border 23rd Street and North Shepherd Drive will strive to feature the “best of the best” in every department to the best of their abilities.

Outside, passerby will see various works of art, as officials have worked closely with local artists on featuring a mural of sorts that best reflects the neighborhood within which it will

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Upon parking their vehicle on some floor of the multi-level parking garage (which will be exposed to more ambient light, so customers will feel safer) or lock their wheels up at the bike rack, they will be greeted by a wide variety of shopping options. Then, as customers take the elevator to various levels depending on need, they will be greeted by more local flare, as McClelland said H-E-B has engaged a local artist to paint a piece that will sit above it.

“We know is the Heights is not just a place, it’s an attitude. So, we knew that to just plop a normal old grocery store that looked like every other one in the United States would not uphold the feeling of the Heights or what the people were looking for,” McClelland said Tuesday. “We met with a variety of groups asking what they were looking for and what Photo by Landan Kuhlmann was important to them. We’ve invested a lot H-E-B Houston Division President Scott McClelland adresses the comof time and effort in making this one that we munity at Tuesday’s long-awaited groundbreaking for the organization’s Heights location. The beginning of construction was most recently delayed in part by relocated workers due to Hurricane Harvey.

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November 13, 2017. The resumption of service is as follows: “B Week” collection will begin the week of Monday, November 13, 2017.

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Duke from P. 1A ficult for even police to understand. According to footage pieced together from video surveillance in the area, Duke left his apartment on Lehman at 10:08 a.m. with a small grocery list. He walked to Family Dollar, spent 10 minutes in the store, and then began to walk back home.

Video shows a 4-door car with a missing left front bumper drive past Duke as he’s walking home. The car slows, exits the frame, and obviously stops just out of the camera’s view.

Based on witnesses to the shooting, one of two men stepped out of the car, said something to Duke, he said something back, and that’s when Duke was shot dead in the middle of the street.

What’s worse is police don’t know that there is any motive for the shooting. Neither the groceries Duke brought home from Family Dollar, nor the wallet in his back pocket, were taken.

“To be honest, the guy who did this, I don’t even know if he meant to shoot,” Elder said. “But whatever the reason is, he shot and killed a guy who had no business being shot and killed. And he needs to come forward and tell us what happened.”

Elder also said he didn’t think there was any plan to carry out this crime.

“It was just random,” he said. “It looks like these guys were just driving around and just happened to see him walking down the street.”

The details that have emerged about Duke make the story even more difficult for the extended family members to understand.

Food, Wine and Beer Tasting In one of the last pictures anyone has of Eugene Duke III, he is pictured with a new bike his friend, Theresa Cain, gave him after he was hit riding another bike.

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“He had a big heart and was always trying to give his possessions to others, if he even thought they liked a particular thing,” Ledbetter wrote in a statement given to the press. “… He was a defender of those that could not defend themselves and got into several fights in grade school

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Ed Menville, Duke’s second cousin who also attended the press conference Monday, said this was a senseless murder that never should have taken place.

“This is not easy to say, but I’m asking that the people of Houston, the people of this community continue to pray for our family,” he said.

“But I also ask you to pray for the shooter because this kid is in a dark place in his life. And the only person that can help him is Jesus Christ.”

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In October of 2016, when the site was first unveiled to the public, McClelland told The Leader that they hoped it would be up and running by January of 2018. That December, however, McClelland informed citizens that inclement weather as well as various permitting delays conspired to force the San Antonio-based grocer to delay work by several months, resulting in an estimated March 2018 opening.

Last December, they proposed a variance request to build the store out to the property line in order to add a parking garage, leading to the additional setback.

Finally, he told The Leader this past June that work would hopefully begin Sept.

24; but that date came and went with not a soul in site.

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delay, McClelland said, came because of Hurricane Harvey slamming the city with widespread damage; but the wait is now over.

“Many of our construction folks got moved down to the Gulf Coast – we had 85 stores lose power and several that sustained heavy damage, so we needed them down there,” he said. “Internally we also had to get our sequence right – every week we were asking ‘Can we start this week?’ Between that and the hurricane, I’m just glad today is finally here.”

Throughout the process, McClelland said he leaned heavily on Mayor Pro Tem and District C councilmember Ellen Cohen for advice on how to proceed and tailor the store to the area’s desires and needs.

“I’m thrilled that we’re having an H-E-B right where we’re standing today. We’re over-

joyed to welcome H-E-B to the Heights today, so we can get this long-awaited addition to the community under way,” Cohen said Tuesday. “This will enhance the walkability of this area and give us options and variety that we have longed for.”

Further, Cohen remains hopeful additional companies similar to H-E-B will follow their lead and re-establish the North Shepherd corridor as a shining example of what Houston has to offer.

“We know that when H-EB does open a store, it’s like a magnet – it attracts so many other important companies and businesses, so we’re very excited about that,” she said.

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Photo by Jonathan McElvy This was the scene Tuesday morning as motorists’ commute passed 43rd Street near Alba Road. The construction project, targeted for substantial completion in July 2018, has created headaches for all commuters.

Alba construction still causing havoc

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Construction has become a fact of every-day life in Houston and the local area, but that does not mean motorists enjoy the dealys it causes any more.

Tuesday morning, construction barriers that have become common near local neighborhoods and roadways again caused bottlenecks near 43rd Street and Alba Road. As a result, drivers subsequently have an idea to take back roads, or detour via Ella Boulevard; both of which cause those particular corridors to back up themselves, and the drive has become frustrating for many motorists.

Construction on the $19.55million Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park Project is part of the city of Houston’s Capital Improvement Plan. The project is aimed at reducing the risk of structural flooding in Garden Oaks, Shepherd Forest, Shepherd Park, Candlelight Plaza and other surrounding areas through design and construction of storm drainage improvements, necessary concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, driveways and underground utilities.

Areas ultimately to be affected by the work include 41st

and 43rd Street as well as Alba from Chamboard Lane to Judiway Street, Brinkman Street from Janisch Road to Chamboard Lane and Chamboard Lane from Alba to Brinkman Street.

Currently, the project stands at about 18 percent complete, and according to city plans appear to be somewhere bewteen Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the project. In total, the project has six phases to complete, with substantial completion currently slated for early in July 2018 While the foreseeable future seems almost unbearable, city officials insist that the temporary pain will be well worth the payoff once work is ompleted in 2018.

“We want to make sure we do everything we can to help residents and homeowners,” Alanna Reed with the city of Houston said of the project in February. “We’re constantly trying to improve the system and infrastructure which is there, and with projects like this we absolutely can.”

For questions regarding the project or to report damages to property, call Houston Public Works and Engineering at 832-395-2090, dial 3-1-1 or go to pwecip.houstontx.gov.

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ur beloved Mother and Matriarch of our family has passed away. Our Family now has a Heavenly Advocate and Mom is home with G-D. Born July 14th 1933 in Fayetteville, TX Louise passed away peacefully at home Monday, October 7th at 3:03 P.M. She died in the hands of her favorite caregiver Melinda while having her favorite warm shower. She simply stopped breathing in Melinda’s arms.

Mom’s Graveside service was held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, October, 11th at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Frydek, TX. Per her wishes our Mom requested a traditional burial. There was no embalming and Mom was in the ground within 48 hours as she wished. She chose a beautiful all wood casket. Her dearest 3rd cousin Father Paul Chovanec was the officiant. The service honored her love of G-D, Family, and her beloved Czech Music. As well as her Catholic Faith and Jewish Ancestry.

Mom was a lifelong member of the K.J.Z.T, The Czech Heritage Singers, Sokol and a powerful Advocate of all things Czech.

She was also valedictorian of her graduating class and just Celebrated her 64th Anniversary with her beloved Husband Marvin Keyes. Our Mother was the hardest working woman I ever met and held her position as a School Crossing Guard for 30 years. She also lived in Timbergrove Manor for 53 years and threw The Leader for over 20 years.

She will be missed but lived a life that was full of love, life and adventure. Mom made several trips to the Czech Republic as did her sister Annie Navratil to research her love of Czech Culture and Family ancestry. She is survived by her sister Martha Mock, her brother Sylvester Slansky. Her husband of 64 years Marvin Keyes, her son Eric Keyes, daughter Kathi Keyes and Granddaughter Sydney and Grandson Liam.

Her cousin Chris Rybak performed at her Graveside service and played all her favorite Czech music. A wonderful reception followed and BBQ, Czech beer and sauerkraut was served by family.

Those who wish to write family may do so at: Louise Keyes c/o Marvin Keyes P.O. Box 830552 • Richardson, TX 75083

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eaven has gained another tremendous part of our hearts on October 10th, 2017. Kevin Lee Greer, born October 16th, 1962, has joined his mother Carolyn Teeter, and his brother James Greer in peace. Kevin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and later moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Mary Caroll High School. His heart took an interest in photography and journalism. He later went on to work at Channel 3 news in Corpus Christi as a photojournalist. After gaining experience, he took another position in Houston, at Channel 13, to spend most of his working career with their team. Shooting all the stories from miracles to turmoil. He stood his ground through many hurricanes, and interviewed some of the most interesting and famous people of this world. The hectic life of a major television photojournalist takes a toll on your mentality, so Kevin later took the leap into his own business. This in which he chose to call “Breakout Social Media and Marketing”, where he took on many clients. He grew up on the Coastal bend where the ocean stole a piece of his heart. Throughout his life, surfing remained a constant and important part of his personal and professional career. This love would lead to his next endeavor. Upon his brother James’ passing, Kevin began the James Greer Foundation and was the driving force behind The Cinco De Mayo Pro event hosted in Corpus Christi each May. Kevin started a surf team sponsored by his late brother’s restaurant, Atomic Omelet and Grill, to compete in the foundation’s surf competition. This event raised thousands of dollars in scholarships for coastal bend surfers as well as creating competition and camaraderie in the area and beyond.

He later began work with a surf legend to grow the foundation and the competition to help more surfers have a chance to compete at a higher level and have the chance to complete a college education.. This, all in the spirit of creating a better start than many surfers his age were unable to achieve when they were younger, including himself. Kevin is survived by his father Robert Greer (wife Rene Greer), The love of his life Toby Hunt, daughter Jesi Greer, brother Steven Greer (wife Sandra Greer), sister Debi Bradley (husband Bob Bradley and daughter Alyssa), brother Robby Roberts (wife Dee Roberts) nephews Kyle Greer (Fiance Brittney Ellis), Jase Greer, Justin Roberts, nieces Lindsey and Saide Roberts. Funeral plans are set to take place in Houston and we ask that you please also meet us where the sky touches the sea for a paddle out in his honor to be held in Corpus Christi the following day. Please visit the Facebook page “Celebrating Kevin Greer” for updates to dates and times of these events. “Shaka Brah!”3 Pat H. Foley Address: 1200 W. 34th St Houston, Texas 77018 Phone: (713) 869-6261

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eno barely beat back demons his entire life. Drugs almost ruined him. Back injuries almost crippled him. Devastation almost drove him crazy. He just couldn’t beat that last demon.

That demon, by the way, is the thug who carried a gun to a fist fight.

That demon is the one who apparently wanted Geno’s sack of food.

The background to the story goes something like this: A poor man walked to the store two blocks from his apartment. He bought a few groceries and walked back home, just in time for lunch.

During that short walk through some bushes and toward his last known address, a small car – police say it was either white or gray and missing its front left bumper – began to case Eugene “Geno” Duke III. Just out of view of the only surveillance camera that captured Geno’s last steps, one of the two men in the car hopped out and told Geno he wanted his food, or maybe it was his wallet. Neither would have been considered a score by the most wretched of criminals, but Geno said “No.” He wasn’t giving up his backpack, filled with six cans of Vienna sausages, a 3-liter bottle of Orange Crush, some toilet paper and a bag of chips.

Police think the idiot with the gun had robbed plenty of people in his life, but no one ever had the courage to refuse his advances, especially when he pulled out a .380 pistol full of deadly lead.

But Geno said “No,” and those were the last words he ever uttered.

Police say within five seconds, Geno was flat on the ground, a bullet shutting down his heart.

Last week, I told you about a man I didn’t know. Now let me tell you about the one I do.

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about him over the past week.

Geno was a brute of a man – great hair, burly frame but a little slow later in life. As best I can tell, he was George Milton, the loveable force from Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” His cousins told me stories about fall afternoons in the fields of Buffalo, Texas, where his family owned some land.

“He was an incredible hunter,” one second-cousin told me. “He could shoot a bird out of the air with a bow-and-arrow.”

Those afternoons hunting may have been an escape from a dose of dysfunction at home. Geno’s parents divorced when he was a teenager; one lifelong friend said Geno’s mother fought suicidal tendencies.

Geno grew up on Pecore Street in the Heights, and one of his uncles still lives there today. He certainly didn’t grow up poor, because his grandfather, Eugene Duke, owned a thriving medical practice, Duke Optometry. That business was sold and, today, it is Texas State Optical, with locations all over the city.

Last week, I told you Geno seemed comfortable in work boots, and now I know why. He worked construction nearly all his life, until around 2007, when he fell off some scaffolding that nearly broke his back. He never recovered from those injuries and he never went back to work.

And this is where the heart of

Geno Duke’s picture is held by his cousin, Raymond Ledbetter, during a press conference earlier this week at Houston Police headquarters.

Geno starts to open. He never filed for disability, never sued his employer for lost wages.

“He wouldn’t do that,” his aunt told me as she held a file full of Geno’s last paycheck stubs she found in his apartment. “He just did odd jobs to make enough to get by.”

Geno lived off Social Security and the occasional check from someone who needed a little help. In fact, the last time he was seen by a family member was the week before his death when his uncle asked him to help move some furniture.

Other than sporadic visits from family or a couple of friends, Geno lived a life of solidarity.

“He didn’t like crowds of people,” his aunt said.

The only crowd he liked, it seems,

gathered at St. Rose of Lima Church, where Geno would slip in the door for mass. The church, within walking distance of his apartment, is the only place his family said he would go – other than the Family Dollar where he spent his last dollar on Oct. 12, 2017, at 10:50 a.m.

When police discovered his body, they began an investigation into Geno’s life. Det. Christopher Elder’s face lit up when I asked him what he found in Geno’s apartment.

“It was the most immaculate place I’ve ever seen,” Elder said.

Police and family members say Geno’s small apartment was full of hand-carved crucifixes that hung on the walls, rested on tables. Those crosses were decorations around the notes they found – the notes written

to God, asking for forgiveness for his past sins; asking that Eugene Duke III have a place in Heaven when he died.

Family and friends don’t like to tell bad stories about the deceased, and those close to Geno were no different in his death. But it’s clear Geno probably needed forgiveness for a few things in life – maybe the years of drug use that blurred his mind.

It also seems God may have been the only thing Geno had left.

He lost his ability to work. He lost a girlfriend two years ago from a brutal battle with cancer. He lived in a chasm of emotional instability, broken by the daily pain he felt in his apartment at 910 Lehman St. I don’t know why I’ve struggled with Geno’s story. For most of us, he will leave no legacy at all – he had no children, left no inheritance, didn’t write a lasting novel. But knowing what I do now, knowing that Geno was a decent man who sought and found his God, maybe we can find a purpose in this man’s life.

Eugene Duke III was an everyman who died facing a bright blue sky.

When I saw his body two weeks ago, his legs were straight, his arms were extended out, and I can only assume that he found a peace during his last few breaths.

For years and years, Geno sat in that apartment just off North Shepherd and carved wooden crosses.

When police covered his body with a sheet, he rested in the exact pose that he whittled a hundred times before.

No one deserves to die the way Geno did, and someone must pay for this crime. But as I’ve gotten to know the man in death, I’m forever touched by his life and the fortitude he carried to his last step.

Email jonathan@theleadernews.com

Amazon headquarters located in Texas is a Bidder Sweet Deal My latest get-rich-quick scheme didn’t work out as planned. Still, I thought the Hurricane Harvey Weinstein Rebuild & Rehab Center combined the best of two worlds. I had heard of people making a fortune by cornering the gold market or the corn market. I tried to corner the flea market. That was about as bad as my franchise for the Bernard Madoff Investment Advice Co. I tried selling Testosterone Mighty Pills door-to-door, but the FDA said the testosterone fad was a snake oil hoax and my pills were worthless. It was then that I sought out financial help from my long-time money guru, Cash O’Hand.

Fortunately it was during visiting hours. “OK, I admit the New Coke bombed,” he said on the phone from behind the glass window. “And I’m sorry about your betting on the Jamaican bobsled team, but this is a sure-fire winner.

Amazon.”

“Amazon Grace? It’s been recorded by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to the Black Watch Bagpipe Band.”

Cash sighed his condescending sigh. “No, Amazon, the company that has taken over marketing, selling and delivering everything from toothpicks to hit men, putting Mom and Pop stores out of business quicker than your neighborhood WalMart. Even Macy’s and Sears are reeling because of Amazon. They are based in Seattle, but plan to open a second headquarters, called HQ2. The facility will cost five billion dollars, take up land the size of Idaho, hire fifty-thousand workers, who, Amazon promises, will each earn a hundred thousand dollars annually to start, bonuses will double that amount. So, naturally, governments are drooling at the prospect of landing such a prize. I mean, they are groveling like a Trump cabinet. You need to get in on the greed by brokering the deal.”

That sounded like a good idea, so I began with the State of Texas. Both our U.S. senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, had written a letter to Amazon explaining why Texas would be the perfect place to locate HQ2 – top quality schools that finish just below average on virtually every state-to-state comparison, a legislature that imitates Larry, Moe and Curly, and no transgender school bathrooms, something Amazon cannot resist, except that they sell them

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on-line. Even Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick went plugging for the facility, pointing out that Texas has low wages, unions are considered a commie front and child labor laws are actually rather childish. Texas had a good chance to get the new goldmine. Then Michigan said it would bid for HQ2. New York followed. Amazon noted these states had high taxes, and the company wanted a low tax rate. California said it would create a generic tax loophole for any company whose name began with an A and ended with an n, but it must contain the letter z. New York promised to turn over the entire state treasury to Amazon.

I was hired on by Texas to push our bid. I discovered that the company CEO, Jeff Bezos, had moved to Houston as a child and attended River Oaks Elementary School, and thus should reward his old hometown. Detroit countered with offering to rename a high school the Jeff Bezos School for Shaking Down Communities. Amazon said the winning city must have a first-rate international airport. D/FW offered to become the Jeff Bezos Intergalactic Spaceport & Fast Delivery Terminal. Atlanta promised no taxes. Amazon said it would levy a tax on Atlanta should it get the prize. I fired back with a plan to rename the Houston Ship Channel the Texas Amazon River. New York City vowed to change Times Square to Bezos Squared. He said he didn’t need the Times, he already owned the Washington Post. The bidding got so rough that San Antonio dropped out. “We thought the Amazon Alamo would do the trick,” a city official sobbed. “But they wanted to sell it stone by stone. We didn’t have enough stones to make it worth their while.”

Some economists who have investigated incentives for companies to move to a town – tax breaks, infrastructure improvements, more schools – say locals are giving away the store. (One particular move, the economists figured, would benefit the host

city by 2050.) But my job was to lure Amazon to Texas, and the store could be given away.

Speaking of stores, I promised to put a Whole Foods in every company cubicle, with free vending machines. Then I found out Bezos owned Whole Foods. At that point I dropped the idea of putting a church in every lobby.

“I’m not doing very well,” I told my financial guru at our next meeting. He adjusted

the phone. “You need to steal ideas from the very best. Buy Donald Trump’s book.” I got out a paper and pen. “The Art of the Deal?” I asked. Cash shook his head. “First of all, Trump never wrote it. Every word was ghostwritten. Besides, there was nothing in it you couldn’t learn from MSNBC on mute. You want his latest book, ‘The Art of the Heel,’ in which the Donald shows how to lie, cheat and

twist facts and quotes and get away with it.” So I bought the book and read the first chapter; “Benghazi Blizzard -- Accuse You Enemies.” Trump wrote (or someone did) that if you keep pounding away at a lie, some dumb people will begin to believe you. I went on Facebook to anonymously state that Atlanta had been burned to the ground, a hurricane had swept through New Jersey and San Francisco was

devastated by an earthquake.

All true, I just didn’t say when.

New Mexico offered old Mexico, but Amazon demanded its first-born and a sibling to be named later. I made our final offer: Texas would name Jeff Bezos its king for life, if Dan Patrick didn’t object. It didn’t work, and I was fired, but I left the “For Sale” sign in front of the state Capitol.

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They have the Fever

Thank you for the story on Geno Duke

Contributed photo Steven Ramirez displays his H-Town pride at one of several games this season amidst the Astros’ Friday Night fireworks. Ramirez said his passion for the team has never wavered through every heartbreak.

Local fans excited, on edge as World Series begins

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com The 2017 Houston Astros could be on the verge of a historic ending to what has been a wild ride since April brought the return of a team aching to redeem themselves after a disappointing 2016, and they are bringing their fans, old and new, on the ride right alongside them.

Since the 2005 pennant (and subsequent World Series that will hopefully be a lost memory come this time next week), Astros fans have longed for a winner, for that team to push them over the hump. Now, as an energetic, charismatic group composed of both wily veterans and rising stars stands on the precipice of history, The Leader decided to check in with our local diehards on how they they became fans, some of their favorite memories, and how they are handling the 2017 journey.

Steven Ramirez “I was born in 1980 and remember all the hardship and heartbreaks across Houston sports - the 1986 NLCS against the Mets, the countless Oilers collapses, and of course the infamous Choke City game, I remember the Boston Celt-

ics series with Moses Malone and coming up short against them in the mid 80’s. I can still remember skipping school in 1998 during the ALDS game against Atlanta and Walt Weiss making his diving play against Tony Eusebio to save the series, and that, I thought, was our best team ever. I remember the Cardinal series in 2004 and was there for the Pujols game in 2005. I will never forget leaving that ballpark with tears in my eyes thinking we were going to lose the series and choke away the 3-1 lead.

I remember all these events in Houston sports because it’s what we do - we tie ourselves to the local team and they become a part of us, we live and die with each win and loss, each triumph and despair, it’s how we identify ourselves to guys who we’ll likely never come into contact, or hold meaningful relationships. But, those same guys play for our city, our home. They’re not playing for themselves, they’re not playing for their next contract, right now, they’re playing for our city and that pride manifests itself across everyone who is an Astro fan, but even more so who have called this town “home”.

Houston has its flaws, it has its warts - mosquitoes and all - but we’ve always bounced back,

and we will bounce back from Harvey. This season’s Astros mirror that attitude, and that’s why it’s so easy to root for them. And, hey, if they win four games before the Dodgers do, this town will have one helluva celebration on their hands, ala the Clutch City days.”

The Velez-Gillinghams “We endured multiple 100loss seasons, hated it when Bud Selig made us open the roof during the 2005 World Series, watched helplessly as Jermaine Dye pretended to get hit by a pitch and were heartbroken to be swept by the White Sox. We cringed when the same Bud Selig made us play the Cubs in Milwaukee due to Hurricane Ike (that was the same as a home game for the Cubs), and got really mad when Bud Selig forced Jim Crane’s hand by making the sale of the Astros contingent upon moving to the American League. We dealt with the renaming of the park from Enron Field to Minute Maid Park. We cried when Carlos Beltran opted to go to the Mets, instead of joining the Astros past the 2004 postseason, but rejoiced when he watched us play in the World Series in 2005 from his couch, were elated to be at the game

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Dear Editor: I’ll confess I’m an occasional Leader reader at best, and for the first time ever, I’m reading this week’s paper on the published date.

Even then, I usually only scan the pages and skim two or three articles. But this week, the front page article about Mr. Duke struck me as sad and a little scary because it’s so close to home (we live in GO Section 1). And then I saw your story, and I read every word of it as well. Thank you for honoring a stranger, just because humanity deserves it.

I didn’t know him either, but telling what little story you were able to piece together was a touching and honorable tribute to a man who deserved more than he otherwise would have received in memorium.

Keep writing.

Dovie Crouse

demons. However, I feel he was able to overcome those based on reports of letters he had written to God. I feel his request to go “home” was honored. For whatever reason my God took him home and in the way he passed from this world to be with our Lord and savior is only understood by God. I am just thankful he asked for forgiveness of his sins and was attending church.

This is the gift Geno left to me.

He has given my heart peace. I look forward to seeing my sweet cousin again. Thank you for the gift you have given me.

Melissa Dear Editor: I, too, hope they find who

Dear Editor: There’s a Eugene Duke in the 1970 Reagan high school year book. I went to school with him.

He was a great guy. He signed my yearbook. I wanted to pay my respects. I don’t know when his services were. I am sad to hear about this.

Sammy Dear Editor: I would like to say that my cousin will always be remembered by me as kind and humble.

He ALWAYS treated me with the utmost kindness and respect. I remember him last as he stood at the bottom of the steps at 520 Pecore looking up at me as a child with a smile coming from deep within but, with a sense of uneasiness. I know he had struggles and dealt with

killed Mr. Duke. I have thought about what happened to him many times since, and am just floored that someone could be killed over a bag of groceries.

Insane!

MyTwoCents Dear Editor: Geno was my cousin. He has several family members that have stayed in contact with him. Geno was a lost soul, but a sweet soul, and did not deserve to die on the street, in such an tragic manner. He is from a good family, and was a hard worker.

He is in a better place, but we are so saddened by his death.

God Bless Him. Mandy

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irginia Dair Rich was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on October 18, 2017, at the age of 87. Born in Houston on December 3, 1929, Virginia was a woman of strong faith and solid values. She was married to Elvis Hill Rich for 50 years. She was active in the White Oak Baptist Church and Boy Scouts of America, and she enjoyed serving as Sinclair Elementary PTA President, Executive Assistant for Quality Solids Separation Company, Consultant to the CEO of Weight Watchers, and home renovator. She took great pride in keeping a warm and inviting home for her family and in cooking a fine meal. Preceded in death by her husband, Elvis, Virginia is survived by her children, Jim, David, Linda, and Philip, and their families, including seven grandchildren, two great grandsons, and many more adored extended family members.

She was laid to rest in Muse Cemetery near Slocum, Texas on October 24. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

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Wagers unfold on Astros’ big game

Astros from P. 5A when Biggio got his 3,000th hit, were lucky enough to see him inducted at Cooperstown.

My son also got to see Bagwell inducted at Cooperstown, we have two sets of seats from the Astrodome.

We cannot possibly describe the emotions, energy, and absolute joy of the last two ALCS games at the Juice Box.” Carla Harrington “My Mom’s 89th birthday was last Wednesday. I am 56 years old and as long as I can remember, she has been a loyal Astros fan. She watches every game, every inning, every pitch.

Even the late night west coast games. Even during the many lean years. That’s a true fan! I dare say she knows more about the team than any sportscaster.

And probably could have been a better manager than some from years past. We took her to two Kansas City playoff games, including the one where they blew the lead. At first, she cried tears of joy, then tears of sadness. Side note – we had the last row on the upper deck and she was a trooper climbing the stairs!

I called her Saturday night after the win and she was crying tears of joy. She said it is so wonderful and I am just so happy for them and the city.

Speaking to her the next day, she said she stayed up way too late watching all the coverage and did not even feel bad that she was late for church.

Today I went to Minute Maid Park and bought her an orange jersey as she requested. I also bought my sister the new World Series cap and she said, “Oh that’s so pretty, I wish Morgan – my dad - was here to wear it”.

I plan on taking her to Saturday’s game although she does not know it yet.”

Nancy Abrego “I am a big Astros Fan, and have been following them since the 70’s. I remember players, such as -Cruz, Cedeno, Ryan, Dierker, Morgan, D. Bell. Then the young players - Biggio, Bagwell, Berkman, Sambito, M. Scott, Wagner, Hampton, Bass and others. I was there when Mike Scott had his No Hitter.

The Astros have the best utility man in the MLB with Marwin Gonzalez. Jose Altuve statistically beats Judge for MVP, except for home runs. Altuve has been compared to Ty Cobb.

George Springer is one of the best defensive outfielders in the MLB. I sit at home every night and watch my Astros until the last out, even if it ends at 1 a.m., when they play on the west coast. I love my Astros!!! I am a true Astros fan!!!”

Lisa Mason “I had been the Astrodome a

few times as a kid – I had been exposed to them when Nolan Ryan was around. It was so cool for me as a kid to go to the Astrodome, and when I moved here in 1999, I just naturally picked up on going to games.

One of the most exciting moments for me was 2015, when they finally made it back to the playoffs. In 2005, I was living overseas, so I missed that World Series, and I was absolutely devastated. Back in 2015, everyone thought it was a little early for them to peak, so they sort of surprised everybody – I don’t think 2017 has been a surprise. I love this team so much because they have so much fun together – they’re like a family. They just seem to work together as a team; there’s no individuals above the team.

It’s a very team-based mentality.

I love baseball because the whole sport is so family-oriented – everybody there has the same goal, which is to support and encourage these guys.

When you’re high-fiving everyone around you, everyone’s a big happy family.

Jaime Zamora “I moved to Houston in 1988 and continued to be an avid fan. It wasn’t until the final year

By Christina Martinez Christina@theleadernews.com

Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Bob Williamson holds up his treasured baseball signed by past stars such as Jose Cruz and others.

erally be the only person sitting in my entire section down the left-field line; and those were tough years, but I love my Astros and I love baseball and I sit in my seats whether we’re winning or losing.

I had a really good feel after spring training that these guys were going to finally get over that hump. What makes this team different is that while they may have many superstars they have zero egos. These guys love each other and play for each other and that’s what separates

Contributed photo 18-year season ticket holder Jaime Zamora flies his Astros flag in his seats down the left field line.

in the Astrodome that I became a season ticket holder, and I have now sat in my seats down the left-field line for 18 seasons.

I love that spot because we get a lot of action in the corner and I’m on TV every time somebody hits a double down the line.

I was in my seats for the first game ever played in the new stadium. I saw the All-Star game, the Home Run Derby, the first World Series game ever in Houston, Craig Biggio’s 3000th hit, the infamous Pujols homer and of course the excitement of the 2015 playoffs and everything that has happened this season up to now. I was there for every home game against the Yankees and the Red Sox, and I will be there for every game against the Dodgers. I sat through multiple 100 loss seasons where I would lit-

a good team from a great team.

They truly are brothers.”

Bob Williamson “Once they built the Astrodome, I was there a lot – I got to see all the greats like Doug Rader and Terry Puhl. I’ve seen Nolan Ryan win games, and I’ve seen Nolan Ryan get shelled in the first inning. One of the best memories I have is that when I was working for NASA, the Astros had a night where there was free beer if somebody hit a home run when the clock had a little red light on it; but one night they changed it to free beer if Mike Scott struck out Mike Schmidt.

Every time Scott was on the

mound, he would turn around and look at that little red light to see if it was on. In the third inning, he struck Schmidt out, so it was free beer the rest of the night. I guarantee it was one of the greatest cheers you’ve ever heard in the Astrodome.

When they won the pennant in 2005, I was so proud of them; and this year I’m so proud of them, simply because this a better team than we had in 2005 – it’s a team of a better group of players, and I’m so proud of these kids. This group of guys is the best team this city has ever seen. There’s no guarantees in thw World Series, but this pennant is a great thing.”

Denise Penick “I started really becoming a fan around 12 or 13 years old, and it’s always heartwarming for me when baseball season comes around, because I always think about my dad.

We’d always watch the Astros together, through the good and the bad, sit there and cuss them when we got older – it was always just so much fun.

I remember 1986 when we were so close to going, and our bar was rocking, and people were excited; then five minutes later it turned, and we lost, and it was just heartbreaking – I was sick to my stomach and couldn’t believe that just happened.

I just love watching our boys play their hearts out like there’s no tomorrow, because that’s how you’re supposed to play.

I almost feel like these are my sons because I’ve watched every game, and I live and die with every pitch. I know their background and where their heart is with what they’ve done for this city after Harvey and how they’ve reached out. I feel like those are my kids out there playing.”

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There are a couple of neighborhood establishments that are putting some wagers on the line for the big baseball game this weekend and like many of you, I’ll be rooting for the home team for the victory and to see how these play out.

Good Dog Houston has taken on Los Angeles’ iconic Pink’s Hot Dogs in a friendly twitter tête-à-tête over the 2017 World Series. The chummy challenge was issued yesterday morning while the two hot dog shops were disputing which hometown team would take home the pennant, the Astros or the Dodgers. Amalia Pferd and Daniel Caballero, owners of Good Dog Houston and fervent Astros fans, were thrilled to confirm the details of the bet with Gloria and Richard Pink, owners of Pink’s Hot Dogs, via video conference yesterday afternoon. The rival hot dog shop owners decided that the losing city will pay the hot dog shop of the winning city to give away free hot dogs the day after the final game. Both Good Dog restaurants will debut the ‘Astros Dog’ this week, which will be featured through the World Series, as well as 50% off all Houston craft beers during every game. The Heights location is at 903 Studewood St. Local brewery Eureka Heights Brewing Co. is also putting a wager on the table with Three Weavers Brewing Co., a craft brewery based in Inglewood, California. The loser of the series has to send a case of beer for the winner’s celebration. The two breweries just recently won awards at the Great American Beer Festival and both beers will be wagered – Eureka Heights’ Buckle Bunny (cream ale) and Three Weaver’s Seafarer (Kolsch).

Eureka Heights will be streaming the game live on their jumbotron and will have extended hours all weekend long and for the duration of the series.

If you’re looking to be surrounded by Astros fans in all of their memorabilia, the Sports Bar route may be your best option. The following bars have confirmed showing the game this weekend with sound on!

Christian’s Tailgate White Oak – 2820 White Oak Dr. Christian’s Tailgate has a full menu of bar food – wings, burgers, tacos, baskets and more – along with a full bar. TBones Sports Pub - 1971 W T C Jester Blvd. TBones is equipped with all of your favorite beers and also has a full menu for bar food wants. Wakefield Crowbar – 954 Wakefield Dr. Crowbar doesn’t just do sand volleyball well, they’ll have every TV on for the game and are equipped with a full menu and full bar. McIntyre’s Spirits + Friends - 1230 W. 20th St. McIntyre’s. McIntyre’s is equipped with 50 TVs, a full bar and has regular and rotating food trucks to feed hungry patrons.

If you’re looking for a place to have happy hour and dinner while watching the game, several of our restaurants will be the perfect spot. The following restaurants are cheering for the ‘Stros with the game on: Balls Out Burger - 1603 N Durham Dr. Balls Out Burger will be showing the game on all TVs with the sound on and will have $1 off all Saint Arnold beers during the duration of the big match up. Stop in for Happy Hour 3 – 6 p.m. this Friday! Liberty Kitchen Garden Oaks - 3715 Alba Rd. and Liberty Kitchen Heights - 1050 Studewood St. All Liberty Kitchen locations will show the games at the bar and will have happy hour during the duration of the series games.

During happy hour, bites and sips are priced from $1 to $6. King’s BierHaus – The Heights - 2044 E. T.C. Jester Blvd. King’s BierHaus has an extensive menu for food – even German food – drinks, beers and more. Large groups are great at King’s and they’ll have drink and food specials for each game.

If you’re looking for everything beer, the following breweries have confirmed that they’ll have the game on with sound and each will stay open until the end of the game. Great Heights Brewing – 938 Wakefield Dr. Great Heights Brewing will have beer specials for each game and has regular rotating food trucks to feed hungry fans. Holler – 2206 Edwards St. The brewery will be showing the game all weekend except for Friday – they have a Stranger Things event! Karbach – 2032 Karbach St. The game will be on all TVs in the biergarten and there will be aplenty of beers flowing. Platypus – 1902 Washington Ave. Platypus is equipped with a full kitchen and is having regular food + beer specials for each game. Town In City Brewing - 1125 W Cavalcade St. The Heights brewery will have $4 pints on all beers and the game will be on inside and in the biergarten. Also, there will be Heights made 10” pizzas on the menu.

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HAPPY HOUR Heights Young Professionals Join the Heights Young Professionals for their Annual Halloween Costume Contest at McIntyre’s Spirits and Friends, 1230 W. 20th St., from 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 26. The cost is $15 at the door for non-members and free for members. Information: info@ heightschamber.org, www.heightschamber.org, 713-861-6735.

PUMPKIN PATCH Sinclair Elementary School Come out to the Sinclair Elementary Pumpkin Patch, open daily from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27. Sinclair Elementary is located at 6410 Grovewood Ln. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EXTRAVAGANZA Urban Eats Join artist in residence, Ernesto Guerra, for a magical evening at Urban Eats, 3414 Washington, as he brings his artistic creations to life in a Dia De Los Muertosthemed extravaganza from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Come explore music and a spectacular fashion show. A makeup artist also will be present to help make the kids a part of this evening of enchantment. Information: www.feasturbaneats. com, 832-834-4417.

KIDTOBER Houston Highway Credit Union Houston Highway Credit Union, 8120 Washington Ave., is celebrating Kidtober from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28. Open a joint checking account and a savings account for your child with a minimum deposit of just $5. Use these accounts and the Money Mammals Saving Money is Fun Kids Club to teach your kids about financial responsibility and the benefits of saving money.

There will be a kids costume contest with a $100 prize, a pet costume contest and door prizes.

There will be food. Also available is document shredding. Information: 713-864-4438.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES Houston Assembly of Delphians Houston Assembly of Delphians’ fourth season of Distinguished Speakers features former Chief Meterologist at KHOU-TV, Dr. Neil Frank, speaking on Climate Change and the Global Warming Controversy. This event, which is the second in a series, will be held from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28, at the West University Community Center, 6104 Auden St. Information: 713-773-4380.

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL Rockefellers Hall The Wilde Collection requests the honor of your presence on this night celebrating the union of Love and Darkness. “Till Death Do Us Part” Halloween Masquerade Ball presented by The Wilde Collection, will be 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Oct. 28, Rockefellers Hall, 3620 Washington Ave. Information: wilde@wildecollection.com, 713931-1904.

Urban Animal, 1327 Yale St., welcomes the community and their pets to their Halloween Party and Pet Costume Contest.

The festivities will be from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be food, drinks, music and trick or treating. The pet costume contest will be from 6-7 p.m. with winners announced soon after. RSVP to info@urbananimalveterinary.com or 713-863-0088. Get a complimentary ticket at http://ow.ly/ lqrF30fLRsa.

Come out to the Gone to the Dogs! Festival and help raise money for all Border Collie Rescue and Fosters of Blisswood.

The event will be from 2-10:30 p.m. Nov. 4, at Blisswood Bed and Breakfast in Cat Spring, Texas, and will feature sheep herding, live music and dancing, barbecue, wine and beer garden, hay rides, and shopping. Tickets are $45 per person, and includes barbecue.

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AARP MONTHLY MEETING AARP Chapter 1265 The monthly meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Nov. 6, in the community room at 1520 Candlelight Ln. The special guest is Lieutenant Col. Melvin Myers, Vietnam veteran of the Army.

He is a mentor and speaker. 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.

ASK A GERMAN ASTRONAUT Houston Liederkranz Hall Come to the Houston Liederkranz, 5100 Ella Blvd., for an entertaining and educational afternoon with astronaut Hans Schegel. Physicist Schlegal is a two time European Space Agency and NASA pioneer (spacewalk 2008). He also acts as a mentor of Alexander Gerst ‘Astro Alex’, who will take command of the ISS in May 2018. Accordion music will be provided by Gene Hackemack. The event will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. RSVP to info@houstonliederkranz.club or call 281-356-3260.

WALTRIP BAND BARBECUE Waltrip High School The Waltrip Ram Band Barbecue will be from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 3. Tickets are available from any band member or can be purchased at the door for $10. People can also request tickets by sending an email to waltriprambandbooster@gmail.com. All proceeds go to the award winning Waltrip Ram Band. The band is also accepting donations of services, gift cards, or merchandise for the silent auction from local businesses.

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Waltrip High School is located at 1900 W. 34th St.

LEARN LOCAL CHARITY OPEN First Imperial Mortgage Learn Local is hosting its second annual golf tournament from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 4, at Clear Creek Golf Club, 3902 Fellows Rd. All proceeds will benefit Hogg Outdoors – a capital campaign to raise funds for enhancement to Hogg Middle School’s outdoor facilities. The tournament format is a four-person, best ball scramble. All skill levels are welcome and is open to players 16 and up. $100 player fee ($350 for foursomes) includes green fees and golf cart, lunch, 4 drink tickets, 1 entry into the Putting Contest and player swag bags. Information: learnlocalopen.com.

A TASTE OF OAK FOREST Oak Forest Homeowners Association A Taste of Oak Forest is OFHA’s premier event. Give back to the neighborhood while experiencing some great food from local restaurants, paired with fine wines and craft brews. Houston’s own Sonny Boy Terry will be performing. There will be a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $65 per person. Reserved party tables for eight are available for $500/table.

The event will be 7-10 p.m. Nov. 11, at Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 W. 43rd St. Information: myoakforest.org.

TALC to host Veterans’ Day Celebration All Saints Third Age Learning Center will host its annual Veterans’ Day Celebration Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the parish hall. Veterans receive a free lunch at noon and all others may purchase lunch for

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Call 713-248-1277 for information and lunch reservations.

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St. Rose of Lima to hold Halloween Festival 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.

Feast Day Celebration at All Saints The third annual Feast Day Celebration will be held Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, in the parish hall after all Masses. There will be food, prizes, indoor pumpkin patch and bake sale.

The Trunk-or-treat Spooktacular will be from 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, in the parking lot.

Food and drinks will be sold.

There will be a costume contest.

All Saints Catholic Church is located at 215 E. 10th St. Call 713-864-2653 or visit

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Arise Baptist to hold Fall Festival Arise Baptist Church, 803 Curtin St., will hold their Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Oct. 28. This family event will have food, games, bounce houses, and sno-cones and cotton candy.

Call 713-659-9697 for information.

Annual Great Pumpkin Sing at Oak Forest Baptist Oak Forest Baptist Church, 1700 W. 43rd St., will hold their annual Great Pumpkin Sing during the 4:15 p.m. service Oct. 29. There will be one hour of singing with solos and congregational sings, new songs, older songs, hymns and some Contemporary along with Southern Gospel. Call

713-682-4942 for information.

and listen to guest speakers and enjoy breakfast from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 31, in the fellowship hall. This month’s guest speaker will be Collisto Cherry of Tranquility Personal Care Home.

First Church Heights is located at 201 E. 9th St. Call 713-861-3102 for information.

500 Forward Reformation Hymn Festival at Trinity Downtown In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Trinity Downtown will present a Hymn Festival at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Trinity’s organist Carla Barrows will be featured on the 50-rank Holtkamp/Reuter pipe organ, joined by the Eon Brass from the University of Houston and the Trinity Festival Choir. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be appreciated.

Trinity Lutheran is located at 800 Houston Ave. For information, visit www.trinitydt. org.

Community Service at St. Stephen’s Choirs from St. Stephen’s UMC, St. Matthew’s UMC, St. Mark’s UMC and Grace UMC will join together for a special community service of remembrance in the sanctuary at St. Stephen’s at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. The focus of the service will be on hope in the midst of grief. All are welcome to attend.

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

Senior Time event at First Church Heights Come and enjoy visiting with other seniors in the area

The Obituaries.

Takiba Jervon Anugwon,

He was employed in the grocery store business for more than 40 years in management. He is survived by his sisters Kathy Jalufka, Judy Jalufka, and brother Julius Jalufka.

27, born Sept. 30, 1990, died Oct. 18.

Eddie Alex Bartsch Jr., 95,

born Nov. 3, 1921, died Oct. 20.

RoseMarie Galla, 90, born

Virginia Dair Rich, 87,

Nov. 21, 1926, died Oct. 16.

She grew up in the Heights and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1944. She married her husband, Max Galla, in 1948.

Galla was a longtime parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the St. Jude Guild of the Alter Society. Galla is survived by her children, Robert Gala, John Galla, Maxine Diehl, Mike Galla, sisters Sudie Nowak and Theresa Smith, brother Christopher Galla, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

John Paul Jalufka, 58, born July 24, 1959, died Oct. 15.

born Dec. 3, 1929, died Oct. 18.

She was a devout member of the Lindale Assembly of God Church, pastored by Brother James McKeehan. She attended Jeff Davis high school, and her first job was at Weingarten’s, where she was a valued employee, charged with managing the store’s courtesy booth. Rich is survived by her sons Jim, David, Philip, daughter Linda, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

Allyne Stoerner, 75, born Nov. 20, 1941 in Brehnam, died Oct. 11. She graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School.

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They literally had no hope of survival. However, God was not done working through the life of Paul. He spoke to Paul and told him that all of the people on the boat would be saved even though the boat would be wrecked and lost. The rest of the chapter talks about how Paul spoke with the men on the boat and gave them hope. He offered hope to them because He believed what God had said. He knew that God had spoken to Him, and He knew that God always keeps His promises. At the end of the day, all of the people on the boat lived and were uninjured. All of the people were encouraged and full of hope.

This same hope is available to us today. God can and will speak to you through His Holy Word.

You can believe what God says because God always keeps His Word. I don’t know what your struggle is today but I want you to know that there is hope in the Living God through His Holy Son Jesus Christ. If you don’t have this hope or are unsure of this hope I would love to help you find hope in your storm.

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Art Valet: a weekend for the dead

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Urban Eats will be hosting a special art centered extravaganza for artist Ernesto Guerra and his Dia De Los Muertos-themed creations from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. To find out what truly happens after the fairy tale ends, join in for a night of fun with Urban Eats and their fashion show. A makeup artist will be present to help make the kids a part of this evening of enchantment, too. This is a free event not to be missed. Urban Eats is located at 3414 Washington Ave. Leave it to Texas Art Asylum, everyone’s favorite junk and recycled store for the art minded, to host a ghoulish, horrorthemed art show, this Saturday night 4 -8 p.m. Even the title is shiver-inducing: Remember You Will Die – A Memento Mori show. “Rising to popularity in the 17th century, this type of artwork reminds us of our mortality and the shortness and fragility of life,� the invitation I got reads. Memento Mori is Latin and means remember you will die. The art work surrounding that phrase is all about death. Picture skulls and bones, death images, candles burning, etc.

With the vast range of talent in Houston, this should prove a perfect artful night for those looking for something slightly different and free. The artist reception is Saturday, October 28, 4 - 8 p.m., and Sunday, the 29th 1 - 5 p.m. Texas Art Asylum is located just east of downtown, 1719 Live Oak, Unit L, Houston, Texas 77003.

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Below, Heights resident and jewelry artist Steve Sellers’ entry in the Remember You Will Die – A Memento Mori show.

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