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Shooting deaths startle neighborhood residents

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com

The Shepherd Park Plaza neighborhood was shaken last weekend when a man who had been shot to death was left in front of a home on Chamboard Lane.

A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department said the homicide was related to two other shooting deaths at an apartment just outside of the subdivision.

HPD released surveillance footage of a dark-colored, mid-sized SUV that is suspected of being involved in the

killings early Saturday, Feb. 5 and is asking for the public’s help in identifying both the vehicle and its driver.

The two men who were found dead at an apartment at 838 Oak St. were identified as 26-year-old Cris Cavazos and 27-year-old William Omar Franco by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Services. A spokesperson for the department said Tuesday afternoon that it was not ready to release the name or age of the man who was found dead at 1174 Chamboard Ln. “I was terribly saddened to hear about the tragedy on Oak Street,” Shepherd Park Plaza Civic Club president

Jesse Yoburn said in a text message.

“The Civic Club sends its condolences to the families of the three victims, and the families in our neighborhood who made the disturbing discovery.”

According to a report from Houston television station KTRK, citing police, the man found on Chamboard Lane was dumped there after being shot outside the apartment on Oak Street. The report also said “police found a narcotics lab with a variety of drugs being manufactured, some in bags ready for delivery” inside the apartment.

Photo from Houston Police Department The dark-colored, mid-sized SUV in the above surveillance footage is suspected of being involved in three shooting deaths last weekend in the Shepherd Park Plaza area.

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INSIDE. Photo from Twitter The Houston Parks Board announced last Friday, Feb. 4, that repairs will soon begin on the MKT Bridge, which has been closed since it was damaged by a fire in August 2020.

Repairs to resume on MKT Bridge

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com

Park partner. Local teenager Jackson Guyre is planting trees for an Eagle Scout project.

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The Houston Parks Board announced Friday, Feb. 4 that it will soon resume repairs on the fire-damaged MKT Bridge, a popular path for pedestrians and cyclists in the Heights and a critical piece of multimodal infrastructure for the city at large.

The century-old former railroad bridge, which has been used as a trail since 2009, has been closed since it was damaged by a fire in August 2020. The nonprofit parks board initially began repairs last year but stopped construction work in September after its contractor discovered additional damage that had not previously been identified.

Parks board president and CEO Beth White said Feb. 4 that revised repair plans had received expedited approval from both the city, which owns the bridge, and Harris County Flood Control District, which has jurisdiction over the bayou crossed by the bridge.

Construction is expected to resume in March, after steel is fabricated for the repairs, and the work is estimated to be compete late this summer, according to White.

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Photo by Stefan Modrich Darlene’s Flowers & Gift Shop, 10570 Northwest Fwy., celebrated its 53rd anniversary on Wednesday. The shop is run by sisters Susan Tate, left, and Judy Bankhead.

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“We are working diligently to restore the bridge as quickly as possible,” White said is an emailed newsletter provided to The Leader. “We sincerely appreciate your continued patience and we will continue to share updates as we have them.”

A long-standing detour will remain in place while the bridge, which connects the Heights to the Sawyer Yards and downtown areas, remains closed.

In order to cross White Oak Bayou and Interstate 10 from the Heights, trail users must go northwest to Heights Boulevard, take the Paul Carr Jogging Trail south across I-10, and then head northeast along the White Oak Bayou Trail until it connects to the other side of the bridge, just northwest of Studemont Street.

The city is working on another trail connectivity project near the MKT Bridge. The MKT Spur Trail Connector will close an 850-foot gap between the MKT and White Oak Bayou trails with a 10-foot-wide reinforced concrete path along the north side of the bayou. It will connect to the MKT Trail just northwest of the bridge and extend east until it connects with the White Oak Bayou Trail, which currently ends underneath Studemont.

Are you looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift or date idea? We’ve got you covered.

Perhaps no one has more experience in this area than Darlene’s Flowers & Gift Shop, 10570 Northwest Fwy. The familyowned business operated by sisters Susan Tate and Judy Bankhead celebrated its 53rd anniversary on Wednesday.

Tate and Bankhead have been referred to as “the sisters” by longtime customers since they took over the day-to-day operations of the shop opened by their parents and have developed a reputation for their friendly and personable service.

“We heard from customers (Monday) that have traded with us for 20 years,” Bankhead said. “Even if they haven’t needed flowers for the last five years, they told us, ‘Why would we go anywhere else?’”

Visitors to Darlene’s can find jewelry sets, seasonal footwear, blouses, vests and dresses as well as clutches, purses and bags. Darlene’s can also furnish custom gift baskets filled with gourmet goodies like “chocolate bombs,” Rice Krispies treats, popcorn, cookies and more.

Also for ladies, Emerson Rose, 350 W. 19th St,, sells casual and formal apparel as well as home goods and accessories.

If you’re looking for something special for the man in your life, there’s a good chance Travis Weaver can help you find it. Weaver is the owner of Manready Mercantile, 321

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Perspective: Cancel is about the culture I ’ve grown so tired of reading about cancel culture that there seems only one logical next step: Write about it instead.

There went half of you, I’m sure, but don’t hang up just yet. This isn’t a missive on freedom of speech or big tech or Joe Rogan. It’s about the cause, maybe the cure.

In the spring months of 2020, when the world and, more important, schools closed, my oldest son Hank sat outside my office and watched his teacher and friends on a computer screen. There were moments when he’d perk up in his chair, engaged in his environment. Most of the time, as you can imagine, he’d slither off that chair, victim to the smallest of distractions.

Mom and I noticed real changes in our son – an incredibly social, active and affable kid. He demanded more attention from us. His mood shifted from happy to mad too often.

He took more naps. He missed his friends.

One of the greatest lessons I learned early in the pandemic was how much my son needed interpersonal relationships. He needed friends to make him laugh, cry and try front flips on the trampoline. He needed his feelings hurt as much as he needed them reinforced.

Hank couldn’t verbalize those things, but he craved them.

Like most of you, I’ve observed this spectacle of cancel culture and realize it’s nothing new. Galileo, that

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nutty astronomer, was canceled when he posited the earth’s daily rotation and orbit around the sun.

No kidding, the poor fellow was viewed with such acrimony that he was forced to recant the notion and spend his dying years under house arrest.

Remember the Dixie Chicks? One moment, that Grammy-winning band is Ready to Run in a Julia Roberts movie; the next thing they know, old fans and disc jockeys are publicly smashing their CDs – all because the band’s lead singer questioned the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Coincidentally, that same band did some cancelling of their own when they changed their name to simply “Chicks,” because, you know, Dixie.

No matter how long we’ve placed a Scarlet A on perceived antagonists, have we ever considered we’re targeting the wrong culprits? As we do too often, maybe we’re taking the easy way out.

Galileo and Chicks aside, this apparent sport of ruining lives and

careers and companies has grown to near-drowning levels. Each day, a celebrity or politician or morally obligated company gets splashed across news feeds and flat screens, often for decade-old comments.

The retort is swift. Big tech must stop censoring people (fair). Politicians are hypocrites (true). The woke mob won’t stop until they get blood (drama).

I’m no fan of big tech. In fact, people on both sides of the aisle will sound that horn. The powers at search engines and social media companies manipulate and coerce behavior unlike any force before them. Then again, aren’t we – in just a small way – blaming the pencil for the misspelled word?

When I watched my son sit in front of a computer screen, and when I watched his behavior change, and when I heard him ask to turn out the light in an adjoining office too often, I couldn’t help but think of an entire generation of now young adults who spent their formative years doing exactly the same.

This isn’t an excuse, because every generation of the past 80 years has been fed new technologies.

What we can’t deny is that the same generation that has made Galileo’s house arrest seem miniscule is the first one that could hide behind a computer screen for life’s most difficult conversations.

This group of young adults could skip crying on shoulders and send

Clothes encounters THE CLOSET – Coats, pants, ties and sweaters. All hanging here like deer carcasses in a walk-in freezer. I haven’t worn any of them since March of 2020 when Dr. Fauci warned me not to go out except to get the mail and newspapers, and then take an acid bath. This may be your problem. March, two years ago, my lifestyle changed. No restaurants, no movie theaters, no nothing. I would give up playing poker with my buddies and stop going to my daily workout at the gym except I don’t play poker with my buddies and I definitely don’t workout at the gym.

Taking out the garbage is quite enough exercise. I’m like the guy who said the only exercise he gets is acting as a pallbearer for all his friends who worked out.

There are many ways our lives have changed, mostly for the worse, since Covid-19 hit town. But one little-discussed change has been our wardrobe.

We don’t dress the same way.

Here, for instance, are my suits.

The only time I have worn a suit in the past two years is when I attended the funeral of a friend.

He, incidentally, dropped dead while jogging with his trainer.

Here are my ties, neatly lined up, waiting for the All Clear sign from the CDC. I thought that I might as well give them to a grandson who occasionally requires one. I got most of the ketchup stains off them and, with great fanfare, presented the group to him. The kid looked them over – and grudgingly took one. Maybe thin ties are out of fashion. Jeez, the Mad Men wore them, mostly without ketchup stains.

How does your wardrobe look? Have you even looked at it? We have read or seen on TV the problems clothing stores are having, what with no one shopping for the latest fashions. But then I read a story about dry cleaners going under.

I hadn’t thought about them.

With no one getting dressed up for work, parties or bear baiting, no one needs clean suits and starched shirts. My own dry cleaners, Out Damned Spot, closed due to a lack of business. I would miss that place except that I only went there once a year.

Here is my tux. Men, when was the last time you needed a tux? No doubt rarely, like your high school prom. I wonder if I can even fit into mine. This brings up the weight problem.

During the pandemic, everyone has eaten differently with takeouts, deliveries and no gym.

We must suspect that when we return to normal diets, nothing fits. So there is hope for those bankrupt dry cleaners that also do alterations. Maybe I could give some of these clothes to the Salvation Army or to neighbors who once worked for a restaurant, haberdashery or taught school and are afraid to return to a classroom filled with children whose parents think

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masks are for cowards. Perhaps my wardrobe would be rejected like my 2-inch-wide ties. Are leisure suits out? My bellbottoms are still in good shape.

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Thus far we have only been discussing men’s clothes. Women also wear clothes. When they step out again, what’s hot? I have no idea even what was hot before the pandemic, so my knowledge of women’s fashions ranks right down there with the James Webb Space Telescope, the infield fly rule and why anyone would want to take over the Ukraine. I mean, have you seen pictures of that place? The Ukes go on vacation to Chad. But we males can safely say that women also have the problem with their closets. Husbands, be assured that, when the pandemic is over and shopping is legal again, absolutely nothing in your wife’s closet will do.

This entire clothes situation is due, of course, to the offspring of the various killer Covids: staying at home. But will it last? At the outbreak of Covid-19, sociologists, professors of business and people who write books immediately began studying the effects of work (or school) at home. The situation has a checkered history. A few years ago, the employees of RLM Public Relations were allowed to work from home on Fridays. It was a disaster. The company often couldn’t find people when needed. Projects languished. The CEO said, “Every weekend became a threeday holiday. I found that people work so much better when they’re all in the same physical space.”

In 2009, 40 percent of IBM’s 386,000 employees worked remotely. But in 2017, with revenue slumping, management called thousands of them back to the office. Facebook expects up to half its workers to be remote by 2025. Because of the pandemic, Walmart’s tech chief recently told his workers that “working virtually will be the new normal.” A company called Quora said that “all existing employees can immediately relocate to anywhere we can legally employ them.” The chief executive of Shopify, a Canadian company that employs 5,000 people, tweeted in May that most of them “will permanently work remotely.

Office centricity is over.”

However one CEO told employees: “If you can go to a restaurant, you can go to work.”

Did the boss issue her order from home, at work or from a restaurant? But wait! Almost two-thirds of U.S. workers in a

2021 survey said they wanted to work from home at least three days a week when the pandemic was over. So we can see there are different opinions on how bosses and workers feel about staying home.

Back in my closet, my shoes are getting dusty. I only wear bathroom slippers or TopSiders. My boots are made for walking, but I only walk around the house. Who needs belts?

Same with scarves and gloves.

I have a great collection of sweaters, which I need during Houston’s winters when the power goes out and I am freezing in the dark. Keep them. The single addition to my wardrobe are masks.

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sad face emojis, instead. They could flirt with a text full of acronyms, rather than hand a cute girl a love letter. They could break up over social media, not sitting on the gym bleachers, face-to-face.

As a result, I’m convinced the generation leading this rage of cancellation lost much of the inherent empathy older generations still feel.

They use social platforms to perform what they deem social good – their digitized subsidy to fill the void.

Apparently, the lack of empathy idea is backed up by scientific research.

Dr. Sarah Konrath, at the University of Michigan, has studied this for nearly two decades. In one study of nearly 14,000 college students, she found young people today are “40% lower in empathy than their counterparts of 20 or 30 years ago.”

Those were self-reported numbers by the students based on the Davis Interpersonal Reactivity Index test.

Konrath has continued that study and said something in an interview that struck home.

“Over time, I started realizing that the declines in empathy were happening at the same time as the rise in mental health problems among young people.”

There’s no bad time to question the intent of big tech and the ability to control our national psyche. There also must be plenty of time for us to understand what happens when we lose empathy for each other.

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In late July 2009, President Obama took some flak for holding what became dubbed as the “Beer Summit” between Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge Police Sgt. James Crowley. The summit was called to address Crowley’s arrest of Gates in a racial profiling case that gripped the nation’s attention.

Think what you will about the summit, but consider what Obama said after the meeting.

“This is not a university seminar; it is not a summit,” he said. “It’s an attempt to have some personal interaction when an issue has become so hyped and so symbolic that you lose sight of just the fact that these are people involved, including myself, all of whom are imperfect.”

It’s not fair to throw a blanket over an entire generation. Not every young adult ended a junior high flame over social media. But, in some small way, isn’t this culture of cancellation a direct result of forgetting imperfect people are involved?

Are we even teaching our children about these imperfections and, dare I say it, forgiveness? My guess is we’re not.

If we’re going to talk about curbing the cancel culture mentality – one very few admire – shouldn’t we start with our young people who keep asking us to turn out the light?

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The ballot is not in the mail Dear Editor: That’s the first part, but you can still vote even though it might require effort (god forbid) on your part. What about a party that runs a candidate who say he’s going to take your guns away? Is he a viable candidate or someone who’s gift is not governance but in fund raising? Which is more problematic?

Mobarr Homeless housing project receiving $100 million boost Dear Editor: I’ve worked with homeless populations for 20+ years. The seeming refractory homeless are there by choice. These housing programs do very little except make contractor friends of county government rich.

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Dear Editor: They always show up to patronize at election time.

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Repairs to resume on MKT Bridge Dear Editor: About time! The bums are warming up their next fire I imagine. Did they ever roust the hobo camp?

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Dear Editor: Two years to repair a hardly damaged bridge. Shame on all parties: City of Houston, the Parks Board, and Harris County Flood Control District.

This is what incompetence looks like.

Bob Davis Dear Editor: Please don’t complete the work too quickly. (Sarcasm). This should have been done.

Other projects could have been put on hold.

This is a major part of bike trail and should have been a priority. What are people in charge of this thinking?

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Woodland Heights teen planting trees for Eagle Scout project

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com

A Woodland Heights teenager has partnered with the Houston Parks Board to help restore a forest on the east side of the city.

The nonprofit parks board, in teaming up with Jackson Guyre for his Eagle Scout project, hopes to help cultivate the next generation of conservationists.

Guyre, a 17-year-old student at St. Thomas High School and longtime member of the Boys Scouts of America, is rounding up volunteers for a tree-planting event next weekend at Coolgreen Park, 300 High Ridge St. As part of his Eagle Scout project, he also hopes to raise $10,000 for the parks board, which supports and creates parks and trails throughout the Houston region.

“We’re super excited. I will say this young man is motivated,” said Marissa Llosa, the conservation manager for the parks board. “We want to have Eagle Scouts involved in projects like this. We need to cultivate conservation leaders.”

Llosa said Guyre is one of the first prospective Eagle

Scouts to partner with the parks board, and his project will be part of Phase 3 of a sixphase forest restoration effort along in Coolgreen Park near Greens Bayou. A total of 3,100 native trees and shrubs will be planted as part of the phase, Llosa said, with 25 different species, including holly trees, oaks, pines and beautyberry.

Guyre is asking for a total of 115 volunteers to participate in his two-day, tree-planting project. Fifteen volunteers are needed for staging and setup from 8 a.m.-noon next Saturday, Feb. 19, and 50 volunteers are needed for each of two tree-planting shifts on Sunday, Feb. 20 – from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Volunteers must register and sign a COVID-19 liability waiver at http://guyreeaglescout.houstonparksboard.volunteerhub.com/, and they are asked to bring gloves and wear closed-toed shoes. Masks will be optional, portable restrooms will be available and breakfast and water will be provided on both days, with lunch also provided between the Sunday planting shifts.

Project-related donations to the parks board can be made online at https://hous-

Contributed photo Jackson Guyre, a 17-year-old Woodland Heights resident, is organizing a tree-planting event at Coolgreen Park and a fundraiser for the Houston Parks Board for his Eagle Scout project.

tonparksboard.org/donate.

Donors should include in the notes or tribute gift section that they are contributing as part of the “Jackson Guyre Eagle Scout Project” so the project can be credited.

Guyre said a $1,000 donation was made Tuesday.

“It means a lot,” he said. “I will be the first Eagle Scout in my family, which is pretty awesome.”

Guyre, a high school junior

who plays center midfielder for the St. Thomas soccer team, said he was born with a heart defect that caused oxygen-poor blood to flow from his heart to the rest of his body. He underwent openheart surgeries at 9 months old and again at 14 years old to treat the rare condition, Tetralogy of Fallot.

Based on the experience of his more recent operation in 2018, when he spent time

City unveils first digital, wayfinding kiosk

By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com

Up to 75 digital, wayfinding kiosks – picture smartphones that stand 8-feet tall – are expected to pop up around Houston by the year 2023, with some envisioned in the Greater Heights.

The city’s first interactive kiosk was unveiled during a Monday ribbon-cutting ceremony downtown, representing the execution of a partnership between Houston and Ohiobased digital media company IKE Smart City. Four more kiosk locations have been approved by Houston Public Works and are expected to be installed later this month, according to a spokesperson for Mayor Sylvester Turner, with three others in the downtown area and one near The Galleria.

The kiosks provide free Wi-Fi within a radius of 75 feet and serve as maps, tour guides, public information hubs and electronic billboards that generate revenue for the city. They will be placed in commercial, pedestrian-oriented areas, including in some underserved neighborhoods such as Gulfton and Sunnyside, according to a news release from the city.

“The City of Houston has so much to offer, and the IKE

digital kiosks will be an exciting new amenity to help guide people in various directions to enjoy events, restaurants and much more,” Turner said.

“These kiosks are one of the many ways Houston is moving forward with creating more walkable spaces that make for a safer and more pleasant experience.”

The Houston City Council, by a 10-7 vote, approved a 12year contract with IKE Smart City last May that calls for between 75 and 125 kiosks to be placed in commercial corridors with high-pedestrian traffic. Among the targeted locales is the Greater Heights, according to Mary Benton, a spokesperson for Turner.

Benton said in an email Tuesday that the city and IKE are “working with district councilmembers, neighborhood groups and nearby property owners to identify locations for digital kiosks and obtain the necessary permitting approvals.”

Per the contract between the city and media company, the kiosks come with no costs to the city, which will receive the greater of 42 percent of the net advertising sales or a minimum annual guarantee for the duration of the contract, which comes with two five-year renewal options. The development director for IKE

Contributed photo Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, right, joined others Monday to commemorate the launch of the city’s first digital, wayfinding kiosk through its partnership with IKE Smart City.

Smart City said in May that the company projects to deliver between $11-$16 million in guaranteed revenue during the initial 12-year term and as much as $50 million in total revenue.

The wayfinding kiosks have dual-sided touchscreens and are multilingual and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the city, which said each kiosk will feature information tailored to the area it is in. The kiosks also will have information about social services and be used to relay public safety information, such as weather warnings

and missing-person alerts.

Local art also will be displayed on the kiosks, according to the city.

IKE Smart City has kiosks in 10 other cities across the U.S., including in San Antonio.

“We are excited to partner with the City of Houston, one of the largest and most diverse cities in the country,” IKE Smart City CEO Pete Scantland said. “IKE will further activate the pedestrian experience providing widespread connectivity and equal access to information to all communities.”

Valentine’s Day, from P. 1A W. 19th St. Ste. B, a premium general goods store.

From bitters-infused sugar cubes and kits for homemade craft cocktails to genuine leather bags or wallets to whiskey-soaked beef jerky, there’s something for everyone at Manready, Weaver said.

“It’s just a lot of really unique and diverse brands from people from all over from all different walks of life,” Weaver said. “It’s just really cool to see it all under one roof.”

Manready’s Candle Bar has become a particularly popular date idea around Valentine’s Day since the store opened in 2014, he said. During a 45-minute session, you can craft a custom-scented candle and sip on spirits while enjoying quality time with your friends or a significant other ($34).

To book, visit manready.com.

The store also has a candle-refill program, where you can buy a handmade ceramic piece instore and refill it with your candle wax of choice at a discounted price, Weaver said.

Another option for indulging your partner’s sophisticated side is Moo-Chila, 123 W. 18th St. Moo-Chila sells handwoven hats, boots made with Ecuadorian leather and alpaca wool blankets.

And if you’re looking for a restaurant to spend a romantic evening with your loved one, Elliot’s Table, 465 T.C. Jester Blvd. Ste. B, has decided to take the stress out of making Valentine’s Day reservations by making its special date night menu available through Saturday this week, offering a $100, four-course meal of Gulf Coast-themed dishes for two. For reservations, call 713-4850340.

Houston Cider Company, 1125 W. Cavalcade St., is hosting a “Be My Valentine Special” from noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The cidery will offer two cider pours from its draft wall and a house-made cheese board for $15, according to a news release from Christina Martinez Consulting.

For more information, call 832-834-7151.

Upscale Italian restaurant Trattoria Sofia, 911 W. 11th St., will offer its dinner specials from Friday-Monday. All guests dining in on Monday, Feb. 14 will receive a complimentary small box of chocolates and have the option to pre-order an arrangement from John Friedman Flowers, starting at $80 for a small vase and $180 for a medium vase.

Flower orders must be placed over the phone to a manager or hostess and made 48 hours before your reservation, according to the restaurant. For reservations, call 713-804-0429.

Photo by Stefan Modrich Travis Weaver owns Manready Mercantile, 321 W. 19th St. Ste. B, which offers a variety of premium general goods and men’s apparel, including colognes and fragrances.

Photo from Facebook Diners eat at Elliot’s Table, 465 T.C. Jester Blvd. Ste. B, which is offering its special date night menu available through Saturday.

at Texas Children’s Hospital and found little to do while recovering, Guyre said his initial idea for an Eagle Scout project was to create a Boy Scouts troop for kids at the hospital. But that proved to be too daunting, Guyre said, so he searched for another project and was connected to the parks board through his mother, Emily Guyre, the executive director of the Houston Heights Association.

Llosa said the partnership with Jackson Guyre is “perfect timing,” because the treeplanting initiative was already planned and the parks board worked with Guyre to put together the details of his proj-

ect and complete the necessary paperwork. Llosa said the parks board is grateful for his efforts and happy to support his Eagle Scout project.

Guyre, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 30 based at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Woodland Heights, said he’s looking forward to making a positive environmental impact in the Houston region.

“One of the biggest things about planting new trees is it’ll help with erosion along the bayou, because it rains a lot,” he said. “It won’t flood as much, and people’s homes won’t be damaged.”

IN MEMORY OF

Catherine Pickens Tobias

Born September 8, 1954 Died January 19, 2022 in Huntsville, TX Daughter of Dorothy Pickens and the late Thomas C. Pickens Jr. Sister to Elizabeth and Tom Pickens.

Catherine attended Stevens Elementary, Black Junior High and Waltrip High School.

Private Services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

This filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. Ikechukwu, Chioma Ngozi, Odili, Chioma, Ngozi, living at 12103 Fondren Bend is the General Drive, Houston, Texas Executrix/Ultimate Beneficial Owner Name PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 12103 FONDREN BEND DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77071, in the following Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 to wit; CHIOMA NGOZI IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288327500022; CHIOMA NGOZI IKECHUKWU ESTATE filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288316900026; CHIOMA IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288331000029; CHIOMA N. IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288333400029; CHIOMA N IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288332100022; CHIOMA NGOZI ODILI filed on 01/18/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1289858800029; CHIOMA NGOZI ODILI ESTATE filed on 01/18/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1289858100025; CHIOMA ODILI filed on 01/18/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1289860400026; CHIOMA N. ODILI filed on 01/18/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1289860700022; CHIOMA N ODILI filed on 01/18/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1289860100020; ABIGAIL ONYINYE IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288352200020; ABIGAIL ONYINYE IKECHUKWU ESTATE filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288350800020; ABIGAIL IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288352900024; ABIGAIL O. IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288343300020; ABIGAIL O IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288340800027; CHELSEA CHINENYE IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288324700023; CHELSEA CHINENYE IKECHUKWU ESTATE filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288323300024; CHELSEA IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288349000020; CHELSEA C. IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288343500024; CHELSEA C IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288327300028; ANNABELLE CHINWE IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288311900021; ANNABELLE CHINWE IKECHUKWU ESTATE filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288300800025; ANNABELLE IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288314200020; ANNABELLE C. IKECHUKWU File 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288318000020; ANNABELLE C IKECHUKWU filed on 01/11/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288317000029; ANNABELLE-C IKECHUKWU File 02/01/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1293615500021; ANNABELLE-C. IKECHUKWU filed on 02/01/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1288317000029; IKECHUKWU File ANNABELLE-CHINWE 02/01/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1293600400021; ANNABELLECHINWE IKECHUKWU ESTATE filed on 02/01/2022 Original File Number/Active and in Good Standing 1293621300026; NAMEHOLDER(S): Ikechukwu, Chioma Ngozi, Odili, Chioma Ngozi, Ikechukwu, Abigail Onyinye, Ikechukwu, Chelsea Chinenye, Ikechukwu, Annabelle Chinwe living at 12103 Fondren Bend Drive, Houston, Texas Republic, without the United States [77071-9998], united States of America and the nature of the said business is commerce.

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Another man who was inside the apartment at the time of the shooting, a little after 6 a.m. Feb. 5., was uninjured, questioned by police investigators and released, according to a news release from HPD. Cavazos, Franco and the man found on Chamboard Lane all died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the county medical examiner.

The surveillance video released by HPD, which shows the dark-colored, mid-sized SUV traveling down Chamboard Lane between 6-7 a.m. Feb. 5, was taken from a Ring camera at the Chamboard residence where the man was found shot to death.

The video can be viewed at theleadernews. com.

“It’s crazy to think your kid was playing here and a little bit later something like this would happen,” Clint Holland, who owns the home at 1174 Chamboard Ln., told KTRK. Anyone with information about the shootings, the dark-colored, mid-sized SUV or its driver is asked to call HPD’s homicide division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-8477.

lishing (five newspapers north of Corpus Christi) and Charlotte Media Group (three newspapers in Charlotte, N.C.). Along with those publications, McElvy Partners also owns Texas Printers, which handles commercial printing for small businesses, and Core Digital Brands, a digital marketing services company, also geared toward working with small businesses.

Because of his role as CEO, McElvy spent the past couple of years away from weekly opinion writing to focus on management of the business.

“I thought it was important that, in The Leader, our editor, Adam Zuvanich take more of a lead in sharing his thoughts on local topics,” McElvy said. “Adam is the one who talks to so many of the people in our community, and that’s why I asked him to take that responsibility.”

McElvy’s new website will allow him the freedom to tackle topics he could only occasionally write

in the pages of The Leader. Mainly his deprecating look at the perils of parenting.

“In my career as an editor of local newspapers, I always felt uncomfortable talking about my kids or my life to people who wanted to be informed about local concerns,” McElvy said. “Of course, I also discovered that the columns I wrote about family life were some of the most popular among our readers.”

Because of that, some of McElvy’s columns will occasionally be featured in The Leader. But for readers who are interested in subscribing to McElvy’s free newsletter, which will include columns twice a week, they can visit JonathanMcElvy.com and click subscribe on the home page.

“I’ve missed writing,” he said.

“This gives me an opportunity to continue, while saving space in The Leader for issues important to this community.”

Resolving conflict

By Pastor Will Cover

Arise Baptist Church 803 Curtin St. Houston TX 77018 713-659-9697 • www.arisebaptistchurch.org

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n life you will inevitably have conflict. Several years ago, I received a letter in the mail stating that there was a warrant out for my arrest. I had been given a ticket for something that I truly thought was a misunderstanding by the police officer and I planned to fight the ticket in court. I waited and waited to receive my court date in the mail and was never notified of the court date until sometime later I received a letter stating that I had missed my court date and that there was a warrant out for me. I immediately went down to the court house to try and resolve this issue. To make a long story short they had mailed the court summons to the wrong address and so I had never received it. In fact, it was sitting in a file folder at the court house with the wrong address and the return to sender label still on the envelope. When I asked about getting a new court date I was told that the case was already closed and to reopen the case I would have to post bail and hire an attorney to petition the judge to reopen the case. Rather than go through all of

that, I decided to just plead guilty (to something I didn’t believe I was guilty of) and pay the $80 ticket and take the points on my license. Needless to say, I am still frustrated about this situation to this day.

Conflict happens, even when you think you are doing the right thing. In Acts 11, Peter is dealing with conflict between other believers who didn’t like the fact that he had broken the Jewish dietary laws about eating unclean animals and eating with Gentiles.

Peter told the story of how God had appeared to him in a vision and given him direction to go and minister to Cornelius, a Roman centurion.

Peter obeyed the Lord but was still unsure of what he was doing until he remembered the words of Jesus Christ.

Peter was confident that he was doing right because of the Word of God. He encouraged those who disagreed with him by sharing the same truth with them. When they understood God’s Word, they too rejoiced in the work of God. If you are facing conflict, look to find resolution by applying God’s truth to the situation. Take the focus off of yourself and getting your way and make sure that you are following Christ.

When Jesus is the focus, conflict can and will be resolved.

St. Thomas seeks return to TAPPS swimming glory

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

The St. Thomas Eagles won TAPPS Division I state team titles in two of the previous three years.

But they finished as the state runner-up last season and looked to return to the top earlier this week. The Eagles had 12 individual swimmers as well as three relay teams compete in the state meet on Wednesday in San Antonio.

Results were not available before press time.

Leading the way for St. Thomas was senior Josh McClean, who competed in both the 200-yard Individual Medley and 500 freestyle on Wednesday. Following a third-place state finish in the 200 IM last year, McClean had the top qualifying time in both the 200 IM (1 minute, 42.77 seconds) and 500 freestyle (4:42.00) this year.

The Eagles were looking to defend their title in the 200 medley relay and entered with the top qualifying time at 1:42.40. Their 400 freestyle relay team entered with a 3:24.44 qualifying time – second-best in the field – after a third-place finish last year.

St. Thomas was not the only local school with athletes competing Wednesday. St. Pius X sent girls relay teams in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle, and had two swimmers competing in multiple individual events.

Junior Stephanie Birkelbach took part in the 100 butterfly and 500 freestyle. She entered with the top qualifying time (5:15.53) in the 500 freestyle after finishing second at last year’s state meet.

Sophomore Ava Cerudo returned to state for a second straight year, competing in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke.

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Seven easy ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your pet Dear Tabby, We are new pet owners and we are positively infatuated with our new dog! With Valentine’s Day coming up, do you have any tips for ways that we can celebrate this holiday with our beloved new pet?

Obsessed with our Sweetheart in Garden Oaks Dear Obsessed, I can’t think of much that is more awesome than celebrating Valentine’s Day by loving on your pet! Just think: You won’t have to purchase expensive flowers that will only wilt in a few days; fattening chocolate is a strict no-no, and no one has to don uncomfortable and impractical lingerie either! In fact, I can’t believe that more people don’t ditch their human Valentines and opt insead to celebrate this holiday with pets only!

Here are seven easy ways that you can show your pets how much you love them on Feb. 14 (and everyday!): An extra long walk The weather in Houston in February can be rather incredible (especially in con-

trast to other parts of the country), so weather-permitting, commit to taking your dog on an extra long walk for Valentine’s Day. If your dog is a sniffer, let him sniff to his heart’s content and be patient as he explores the world through the sights, smells and sounds of your neighborhood.

Extra playtime Does your dog love to play fetch or run amok at the dog park? If so, plan an extended play session with him and let him play all of his favorite games that you normally either don’t have the time or the patience for.

Make a vet appointment If you’ve been putting off getting his vet checkup done, Valentine’s Day is a good time to make plans to cross that chore off of your list. Caring for our pets goes deeper than giving them love and treats--it also includes making sure that they’re well and healthy.

Homemade dog treats Dogs love treats and there is no better way to spoil your pooch than with homemade treats (pull out that heartshaped cookie cutter for added V-day flair). Check the internet for tons of homemade dog treat recipes.

Netflix and chill If you’re typically the type to go-go-go and your dog loves to snuggle, indulge him in a little extra snuggle time. Put on a movie you’ve been wanting to watch, invite your dog onto the couch and get your snuggle on.

Donate your money or your time to a shelter There’s a good chance that your dog has everything he could possibly want or need, so why not donate your time or money to an animal who doesn’t have the comforts of a loving home or humans?

Check in with your local shelter and see what they need. As always, shelters are full, busy and can always use help. Your kind Valentine’s Day gift might make more of an impact to animals in need than you’ll ever know.

Do you have a question for Tabby? Email her at deartabby questions@gmail.com.

Pet massage Did you know that you can massage your dog? There are lots of tutorials online, but basically, using gentle pressure, you can give your doggo a nice, relaxing massage to show him how much you love him.

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Property value protest seminar set for Feb. 16

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Owners of residential or commercial property in Houston who have an interest in protesting their appraised property values can attend a free seminar in Inwood Forest next week to learn how.

Heritage Classical Academy, an in-the-works charter school, will host a property tax protest seminar from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Dr.

Guest speaker Michael Berlanga, an accountant and real estate broker from San Antonio, will cover topics such as how residents are taxed, how property values are determined and how residents can protest their property values.

The informational seminar is free to the public.

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Art Valet: Finalists for middle school competition set to be selected Mitch Cohen Art Columnist

Saturday will be a busy day at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring St., home to nearly 70 fine artists and creatives. As part of Sawyer Yards, many of the artists open their doors to the public to take part in the Second Saturday Open Studios.

What makes this particular Saturday at Spring Street Studios busier than normal is the reception for the ninth annual Middle School Art Competition, “Art in the Middle,” from 2-4 p.m. The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, will announce the top 30 finalists to the just over 200 participating students, their parents, teachers and school district representatives and guests.

The finalists will have their work displayed at the Bayou City Art Festival from March 25-27 at Memorial Park. Out

of the top 30, first-, secondand third-place winners are chosen. The finalists’ artwork will also be posted for webbased voting to determine the “People’s Choice Award.”

Online voting will take place Feb. 14-28 at www.artcolonyassociation.org. The finalists will also receive tickets to the Memorial Park festival and a finalist award ribbon.

ACA will announce first, second and third place along with the winner of the “People’s Choice Award” at a special reception at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at Bayou City Art Festival.

As a cog in the wheel of this well-oiled committee that puts this fun event together, I was able to preview the art a little early and these kids have some talent.

During the reception, Houston’s pioneering graffiti artist, Gonzo247, will speak to the guests. The students have a great opportunity to hear from one of Houston’s most soughtafter artists and speakers and then to explore working art studios in Spring Street Studios.

This is a fun event to experience as a volunteer, and get-

Contributed photo The “Art in the Middle” reception is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring St.

ting to see students react to having their art on display in both the studios and the festival is inspiring. Everyone that organizes, collects and sorts the art, installs it and takes it down are volunteers. They are an amazing group. If you’d like to join the ACA Middle School Art Competition, just contact me.

Spring Street Studios was the second building to be rehabbed and converted into studios on the Sawyer Yards “campus.” Spring Street Studios and the newer Sabine Studios across the street are not exactly on everyone’s radar during Second Saturday Open Studio events. You know, it’s a whopping 3-minute drive or 10-minute walk from the area of buildings most are familiar with: Winter, Silver, The Silos and Summer Street Studios.

This is a perfect time for a visit.

Then come see me at The Market at Sawyer yards, open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. under that big grain silo at 2101 Winter St. Cohen is an artist and founder of the First Saturday Arts Market and The Market at Sawyer Yards. Find him at ArtValet. com for additional highlights and artist’s stories.

Review: Green Earth prepares thoughtful, health-conscious fare Stefan Modrich

Throughout this ongoing pandemic period, all of us have faced our own personal challenges and ups and downs. Fortunately, there have been several moments in the last two years where I’ve been on the receiving end of a positive pick-meup.

In this latest instance, at Green Earth Juicery & Cafe, the boost was both nutritional and motivational. In my brown paper bag, a handwritten message scrawled in cursive read, “Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.”

Even more apropos was the restaurant’s bookshelf, which contained a copy of Robert Greene’s “The Laws of Human Nature” (which I’ve been reading myself) and other eclectic titles.

I came to Green Earth in search of wholesome, healthy comfort food to set myself on the right track to start my week. And the attention to detail the restau-

Photo by Stefan Modrich The mango avocado smoothie from Green Earth Juicery & Cafe also contains dates, spinach and kale.

rant put into my order was a tell that the taste and quality would match my expectations.

The loaded veggie sandwich ($8) is a bit on the pricey side, but freshly chopped vegetables and tasty ingredients made it well worth the extra dough. When I unfurled this sandwich from its paper wrapper, it was like unboxing a rainbow. There were many vibrant colors squeezed between slices of French bread, including

spreads like basil pesto and red beet hummus. The spinach, tomato slices, cucumber slices, pickles, carrots, green cabbage and purple cabbage provided a crunchy and juicy texture and flavorful blend of tastes.

There was also an option to add melted Muenster or Swiss cheese, and I thought the former added a mild and salty kick to the hearty vegetable bonanza, which also contained some relatively tame pickled jalapenos.

Photo by Stefan Modrich The loaded veggie sandwich from Green Earth Juicery & Cafe contains a basil pesto, red beet hummus, spinach, tomato slices, cucumber slices, pickles, carrots, green cabbage and purple cabbage.

The mango avocado smoothie ($8) was an ideal breakfast or mid-morning stimulus, with a nice mix of dates, spinach and kale. The dates and mangoes gave the smoothie a natural sweetness, while the greens added a touch of bitterness.

If improving your health and wellness is one of your 2022 resolutions, it’s worth swinging by Green Earth to

try their other healthy options, like the “BBQ pulled pork” sandwich made from jackfruit ($8) or a bevy of other smoothies and coldpressed juices.

Green Earth Juicery & Cafe Address: 2400 N. Shepherd Drive Dining Options: Dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Entree prices: $8-$9 Kid-friendly: Yes Senior discount: No Alcohol: No Healthy options: Daily greens ($9) Star of the show: Loaded veggie sandwich Rating: 4 out of 5 bites

Nibbles & Sips: Mapojeong debuts in Heights

By Stefan Modrich smodrich@mcelvypartners.com

A long-anticipated Korean barbecue restaurant opened Tuesday in the Heights.

Mapojeong, 602 Studewood St., is in the space that previously housed Ritual.

It is the latest project of the restaurant group Delicious Concepts, which also operates Lola Neighborhood Diner and Pink’s Pizza, among other eateries.

Mapojeong will focus on “prime” graded proteins and feature dry-aged beef and pork along with one of the largest selections of infused soju and Asian-inspired craft cocktails in the U.S., according to its website.

Fans of Korean barbecue should expect homemade kimchi and banchan, or side dishes, to accompany meats that are grilled at the tables, as is customary of Korean barbecue.

For more information, visit mapojeong.com.

Loro to launch Houston location An Asian smokehouse with Austin roots is set to open later this month in the Heights.

Loro, 1001 W. 11th St., will open Feb. 23, according to its website.

Photo from Facebook Pictured is a sampling of the fare to be offered at Loro, an Austin-based Asian smokehouse that is opening Feb. 23 at 1001 W. 11th St. in the Heights.

Photo from Instagram Mapojeong, 602 Studewood St., opened its doors to the public Tuesday in the space that previously housed Ritual. It is the latest project of the restaurant group Delicious Concepts.

Decorated Austin pitmaster Aaron Franklin and chef Tyson Cole started Loro in 2018.

As previously reported in The Leader, Houstonian Marcos Leal is Loro’s chef de cuisine.

For more information, visit loroeats.com/heights.

Peony & Crane coming

to 19th Street A new Chinese restaurant could debut this spring in the heart of the Heights.

Peony & Crane is expected to open at 626 W. 19th St., according to permits filed with the City of Houston in late December.

The building was formerly the site of a barber shop, Tune Up The Manly Salon.

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Children’s Lighthouse going extra mile for kids

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Alexis Legg has had a desire to help people since she was a kid. From bringing food to friends in need to hosting parties and celebrations to teaching, it’s always been innate.

Beyond that, she has always held a special place in her heart for teaching young children. And little more than a year into the journey of becoming the franchise owner of Children’s Lighthouse of Oak Forest, she has never been more sure of that passion.

Legg is the franchise owner of Children’s Lighthouse of Oak Forest at 2109 W. 34th St., which opened its doors in December 2020.

“I love helping people, but I especially love helping little people learn,” Legg said. “Taking care of people is really my passion.”

Legg said she initially wanted to be a teacher, but wound up getting her bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from the University of Houston. But after a few years working at The Houstonian Hotel, her desire to grow a family turned her back in the direction of teaching.

She was a dance teacher as a kid, and has taught every level from preschool up to 5th grade. She even spent four

years in Dubai teaching at the American School of Dubai and receiving her master’s degree in education while there.

Her desire to help young children receive exceptional care and education then deepened when she and her husband moved to Oak Forest six years ago with their son, then just a baby, as they looked for the best education options in the area.

“Every school we looked at did not meet my admittedly high standards,” she said.

“Then (me and my husband) realized that having our own school wasn’t as difficult as we thought, so we reached out to all the major brands and found the best fit with Children’s Lighthouse.”

As the franchisee and operator of the two-story Oak Forest school – the first such school for Children’s Lighthouse – Legg runs the day-to-day operations with her staff, while her husband works in Human Resources.

The school offers curriculum for children from six weeks old up to the age of 12, as well as before and after school programs – but that’s

not what makes them unique, according to Legg. She said it’s all about the people who work there that help create a warm, inviting environment for young students.

“It really comes down to how parents feel when they come into the building, and it’s the people who make the difference,” she said. “Anybody can run a school, but the people who run it are what matter.

We try our hardest to go the extra mile.”

And the end result – seeing the children fulfilled and the parents being able to trust the Children’s Lighthouse staff with their child – is the greatest reward for Legg, having the perspective of both a teacher and a parent.

“The most rewarding thing for me is seeing the children happy. As a parent, I know that’s what makes you happy.

The parents can put their trust in us to leave their child with us,” she said. “Children are such honest people, and they’re good judges of character – so if they’re happy and don’t want to leave school or they’re excited, that makes the parents feel better. To me,

Contributed photo Alexis Legg owns the Oak Forest location of Children’s Lighthouse, an early learning school located at 2109 W. 34th St.

that’s the biggest compliment.”

After all, she said, that’s what education is all about.

“I think our values and vision for the school really came through – parents trust us,” she said. “Anybody can open a school, but not everybody can make a school that children

love.”

For more information on Children’s Lighthouse of Oak Forest and what they have to offer the area’s children and families, community members can visit their website at childrenslighthouse.com/oakforest, give them a call at 713-588-

0263, or email OakForest@ ChildrensLighthouse.com.

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Can old soil still be used in gardens?

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Dear Garden Guru, We are excited to try a spring garden this year! We have several bags of soil from last year. Can we still use it, or does soil go bad?

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Hey there Enthusiastic, Depending on your needs, I’m assuming that you either purchased raised bed soil, potting soil or garden soil for your garden. Each of these are formulated with a specific purpose in mind, so let’s get the dirt on dirt!

The short answer is no, soil does not technically have an expiration date. However, there are two key points to keep in mind when it comes to using older soil: Bacteria overgrowth and depleted nutrients.

First, check for any foul smell coming from the soil.

If the soil has been exposed to water over a long period of time, this can encourage bacteria growth deeming the soil unfit to be used. Bacteria overgrowth will have a smell similar to sewage or rotten eggs.

There is, however, a remedy for this. To kill bacteria in soil you will need to dry the soil out. To do so, spread out a tarp and spread the soil evenly on the tarp, and essentially you will bake the bacteria out of the soil. Please note that this may also kill good microbes in your soil.

These microbes can easily

be replaced and mixed in to help your plants thrive. You can amend your soil by adding premixed microbes in dry or liquid form, worm castings, compost, compost tea concentrates, aged manure and even algae.

The age of your soil will also affect the nutrient level of your soil. As soil ages, nutrients break down. Typically soil is accumulated to feed throughout the season, roughly six months, yet you will still need to add an organic fertilizer during the growing season for a bountiful harvest. To recharge your

soil you will want to amend it in the same ways mentioned above.

To fully get the “dirt on dirt,” follow this guide for bagged soil: Potting soil: Loose, water-retaining mix for potted plants, primarily indoor plants.

Garden soil: Blended with nutrients to be mixed in with existing soil.

Raised bed soil: Nutrientrich, loose soil for raised beds and container gardens.

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Former UFC Uncrowned champion brings new style to Heritage Muay Thai

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Yves Edwards spent nearly two decades of his life fighting professionally around the world, becoming wellknown in the mixed martial arts world.

Now, he’s bringing his expertise and fighting style to a gym in Oak Forest.

Edwards, a former UFC #1 ranked fighter who retired in 2014, began a martial arts program at Heritage Muay Thai on Feb. 1 as Heritage looks to expand its already-extensive programs that include classes for Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

“What they’re lacking is jiu-jitsu and wrestling, and the transition into striking from those things,” Edwards said of what his mixed martial arts background brings to the gym. “What I’m bringing is the ability to wrestle, and still maintain the kickboxing discipline to stop somebody from taking you down and make them fight you in your arena….We just want to create wellrounded fighters.”

Edwards said he first became entranced with fighting as a kid in the Bahamas after watching Bruce Lee’s “Enter the Dragon.” Growing up, he began training in karate before transitioning to Kung-Fu. Upon moving to the United States when he was 15 years old, he said he began watching videos and trainings on martial arts.

Then, after a brief return to the Bahamas for a year when he was 17, he returned to Houston and spent his firstever paycheck on martial arts training.

He was hooked for life.

“It’s basically kickboxing and jiujitsu,” he said. “And I wanted to be the best guy in the world at it.”

Much of Edwards’ early training and fights in the late 1990s, he said, came in Houston before traveling overseas as well as to Austin, Los Angeles, and more. He even previously founded his own gym in The Woodlands from the time he was a young adult in the early 2000s – which is where he met Heritage Muay Thai owner and founder Michael Corley for the first time when Corley was a teenager.

Since then, he said the two have formed a deep friendship. Corley, he

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Contributed photo Yves Edwards, right, a former professional fighter, began a mixed martial arts program Feb. 1 at Heritage Muay Thai.

said, was almost always by his side and traveled to see many of his fights around the country and overseas. So when he was asked to come aboard at Heritage to teach martial arts, he felt there was only one way to answer.

“I was so happy to come back and do it, because (Michael) has always been one of those guys who was always willing to help and come support,” he said. “Family doesn’t always come from the same blood.”

And he believes that relationship, combined with their knowledge of multiple fighting styles, can bring a new element to Heritage in their efforts to help young fighters grow in their journey.

“All fighting is very similar, even though they look for different attacks and means of being successful,” Edwards said. “There are principles that

cross over through all fighting – I think we both understand that well enough, and can translate it to these guys who are learning to read the sport.”

Edwards spent 17 years as a professional fighter, and was the only MMA fighter to compete for the UFC, WEC,

Strikeforce, Bellator, and PRIDE (a Japanese MMA company) during his career. But he feels a new journey is beginning at Heritage Muay Thai, and can’t wait to see what’s in store.

“I think it’s going to be a whole lot of fun, and we’re going to build some world champions,” he said.

Edwards’ martial arts classes are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m., and Saturdays from noon-1 p.m.

For more information on Heritage Muay Thai and what the gym offers, visit their website at heritagemuaythai. com.

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By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Those in the area who want to become yoga teachers or simply practice the art of yoga and meditation for mental and physical relaxation can take part in a 10-week training course at a local yoga studio beginning later this month.

Beginning Feb. 27 and running through May 1, Loveland Yoga Studio at 1717 W. 34th St. Suite 1100 will host its 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program.

It includes a 30-class pack, and participation in 10 consecutive “Sunday Intensives” from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. is required to complete the program.

The cost of the program is $3,500, with an initial deposit of $500 required to reserve a spot, according to the studio’s website, which

says payment plans are available and all purchases are non-refundable.

Though the program is geared to those who want to start teaching the practice, the studio’s website says anyone is welcome to join.

“Whether you’re looking to begin a career as a yoga teacher or just simply take your personal practice to the next level, our training provides you with the strongest foundation from which to launch,” the event page reads.

According to the studio’s website, courses will include lessons on philosophy, meditation, yoga anatomy, teaching theories and how attendees can apply those in their own yoga practice.

For more information on the event, visit Loveland Yoga’s website at lovelandyoga.com.

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Photo from Facebook Loveland Yoga Studio, 1717 W. 34th St. Suite 1100, is offering a yoga teacher training program.

Oak Forest taekwondo studio offering discounted classes Apex Taekwondo, 1355 Judiway St., is offering discounted martial arts classes for a limited time this month, according to a Feb. 4 post on its Facebook page.

While the offer lasts, community members can get two weeks with a certified instructor and a free uniform for about $50, compared to what is normally $80, according to the studio’s website.

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Tune in to your teenager’s nutrition needs

By Shana Tatum RD, LD, IFMCP www.shanatatumrd.com

There are certain times in the life cycle that human growth is accelerated. The teen years are one of those periods.

Proper nutrition is essential to maintain optimal growth and development.

As a mom to three boys, I had my share of worries that between the fast food with friends and newfound independence, that they were sure to hit a snag in their maturity. I knew that an occasional indulgence would not set them back; it was my fear that it would become part of their regular consumption that had me worried.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that 20.6 percent of children aged 1219 within the U.S. are obese.

We increasingly see a population that is overfed and under-nourished.

Things can also tilt the other direction. Close to 3 percent of adolescent girls meet the criteria for an eating disorder. If you have concern about your teen’s weight or relationship with food, there are resources available such as https:// www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline.

Convenience is often indicated as a reason for why poor choices are made. This proves even more true for teens. Our modern life leaves little time for meal preparation and family dinners.

School schedules, part-time jobs, extra-curricular activities and sports all limit time spent at home and effort toward balanced nutrition.

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Proper intake of macro and micronutrients are key.

Those participating in sports may also require higher levels of nutrients. There are some limited studies for young athletes, but the research seems to indicate an increased demand for more nutrients. We know there is no denying food is connected to mood. Fatigue and lack of motivation can be direct results of a poor diet.

Protein, vitamins and minerals are the substrates to healthy neurotransmitters in the brain like serotonin and dopamine.

Things to consider: Macronutrients Proteins Amino acids, the single units of proteins, are the building blocks of the body.

It makes RNA, DNA, neurotransmitters and hormones. We don’t store protein, so we need it in the diet daily. Your recommended intake depends on age, gender and level of activity.

Generally, and according to Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) as determined by the federal government, 52 grams of protein for teen-

age males and 48 grams for females is recommended.

Some examples: - Eggs - 6 grams protein in one large egg - Meat, poultry and fish - about 21 grams protein in 3-ounce piece or about the size of the palm of your hand - Milk and milk products 8 grams protein in 1 cup milk - Nuts and seeds - about 5 grams protein in 1-ounce raw nuts (about a small handful) - Tofu - 13 grams protein in ½ cup tofu - Legumes, beans and peas - 8 grams protein in ½ cup beans Fats Healthy fats in the diet are important for developing teens. For example, cholesterol is the starting molecule for sex hormones and the brain is full of DHA, an Omega 3 fatty acid. The brain continues to develop until about age 25. Maintaining good intake can be easy.

Focus on 2 servings per day of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Some examples include: - 1-2 teaspoons of olive, avocado or pumpkin seed oil - 1-2 teaspoons of nut butter - 1 tablespoon of avocado - 4 ounces fatty fish such as salmon, anchovies or sardines

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- Vitamin B6: Brain and nervous system health, hormone function and red blood cell production. Sources include banana, beef, chicken, salmon, spinach, sunflower seeds and sweet potato.

- Vitamin B12: Integral for DNA production, mood balance, bone support and cognition and brain health.

Sources include beef, chicken, clams, cod, crab, eggs, lamb, cow’s milk, nutritional yeast, salmon, sardines, shrimp and yogurt.

tion. Sources include asparagus, beans, bok choy, cumin, dark leafy greens, eggs, lentils, red meats, shellfish and turmeric.

- Magnesium: Essential for bone health, controlling blood sugar and inflammation, nervous system and mood balance. Sources are found in beans (black, navy, soy) cashews, dark leafy greens, quinoa, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

- Zinc: Important for immune function, male reproductive health, metabolism and skin health. Sources are asparagus, beans, beef, chicken, lamb, mushrooms, oysters, scallops, pumpkin and sesame seeds.

Encourage your teen to get in tune with their bodies and listen to internal hunger and fullness cues. The body is always communicating its need. Set a good example at home by serving meals with lots of fresh vegetables at every meal and limit processed food. Read nutrition labels, paying extra attention to suspicious health claims.

With time and gentle guidance, you can be sure your teen is choosing foods that match both taste and enjoyment while balancing biochemistry.

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The Marias turn up volume at White Oak Music Hall

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Among the most promising signs of a post-COVID-19 future in a world gripped by a global pandemic is the return of live music to the stages of places like White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main St. One of the most anticipated shows of the 2022 concert season took place Feb. 5, when The Marias made their penultimate stop in Texas after shows in El Paso and San Antonio.

Even as it was cold enough to see your breath in the air outside, I saw that a line had formed spanning several blocks from the venue’s entrance along North Main Street, past Raven Tower, where I walked up six flights of stairs to take in a view of the Houston skyline before finding my place at the back of the line.

When I made it inside, I met Grace Garcia, a University of Houston student. She said she was seeing The Marias live for the first time, upon the recommendation of a friend who introduced her to the band. She said “Hush” was her favorite song. It’s the first single from the band’s debut album “CINEMA,” which topped the Billboard 100 charts in September.

“I like the vibe,” Garcia said.

“I think they have a really nice sound.”

The show started out on a high note from “CINEMA” with “Calling U Back,” a high-energy track which alternates between bass-heavy bops and eloquent, light vocals. The 2018 song “Clueless” deals with the tumultuous ups and downs of relationships, as does “I Don’t Know You” from 2017.

During my conversation with bandleader Maria Zardoya, I shared with her that I had discovered her music on Spotify in 2020 during a dire period of the pandemic. According to Spotify, Houston ranks fifth among cities across the globe that stream the band’s music through the platform. Zardoya’s partner, Josh Conway, is the drummer, and

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The conceit of “CINEMA” is a love letter of sorts to Zardoya and Conway’s original vision of composing music for film scores.

“I think it reflects the uneasiness that a lot of people were feeling during that time,” Zardoya said. “We have heard from people saying the same thing, and I think it’s because we were all experiencing a similar thing together.”

Zardoya, who was born in Puerto Rico and grew up there and in Georgia, said some of her earliest memories of Texas were driving through the state on trips to the West Coast. Her band is based in Los Angeles.

“The smell of horse manure takes me back to my childhood,” she said.

The admiration on behalf of the audience that filled White Oak Music Hall to the brim was just as effusive for Zardoya and her friend, Maye Oso-

rio, a Venezuelan-born American singer who goes by Maye.

Maye and her band opened for The Marias and delighted the crowd with “Versos de Placer” and “Yours.”

It’s no accident that the Spanish- and English-language music resonated with those in attendance. Between songs, she stopped to ask, “Dónde está la familia?” which drew hearty cheers from fans. And when the band departed, chants of “otra” (another) grew louder and louder until The Marias returned for an encore to play “Hush” and their biggest hit, “Cariño.”

“The first song that I ever wrote on the guitar was in Spanish,” Zardoya said. “And then the second song I wrote in English. Growing up in that dual culture and being bilingual, living these two worlds, it just comes naturally. I’m really grateful that it’s connecting to so many other people who also are living in this dual world between two cultures in two languages.”

At 8 p.m. Saturday, Briston Maroney will take his Sunflower World Tour to White Oak Music Hall. For tickets and information about more upcoming shows, visit whiteoakmusichall.com.

Photo by Stefan Modrich The Marias’ Maria Zardoya performs Feb. 5 at White Oak Music Hall.

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GET YOUR HEART BACK TO WHAT MAKES IT REALLY BEAT

HEART ISSUES SHOULDN’T WAIT. SEE YOUR DOCTOR. Staying on top of your heart health has never been more important. If you are at high risk for heart disease or are experiencing new or worsening symptoms, it’s time to see your doctor.

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FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH

HEART FAILURE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW

Over 6 million American adults suffer from heart failure, and that number is expected to grow to 8 million by 2030 according to the American Heart Association. What is heart failure? What causes it?

How can it be managed? And is there a linkage between COVID-19 and heart failure?

Interventional cardiologist Pareshkumar Patel, MD, answers these and other frequently asked questions about heart failure. Dr. Patel is an assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Health System. He sees patients at the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Center for Advanced Cardiology at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.

What is heart failure?

Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle (pump) is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for blood and oxygen.

Is heart failure the same thing as heart attack?

No, they are different. The heart is a pump, and when the pump is weak or very stiff, patients can develop heart failure. There are many different conditions that result in heart failure, and heart attack is one of the main causes of heart failure. A heart attack occurs when one of the main arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle is blocked, prohibiting blood flow to that area of the heart. These patients will typically experience a severe sudden onset of chest pain, shortness of breath and sweating. In the case of heart attack, we must try to open up that vessel as quickly as possible to reestablish blood flow to that part of the heart muscle, to avoid permanent damage to the heart.

What are the symptoms of heart failure?

Patients with heart failure may feel weak or tired, or feel short of breath, especially during physical activity, because the heart is not able to pump enough blood and oxygen to meet its needs. They may also develop other symptoms, such as shortness of breath while lying down and swelling in both legs and abdomen.

What are the causes?

Heart failure can be caused by many different things.

About 40 percent is caused by coronary artery disease, which, as discussed earlier, can cause heart attack

and ultimately heart failure. Some heart failure is caused by a condition called cardiomyopathy, weak heart muscle, which can be caused by viral infections, toxins or alcohol. Another cause is heart valve problems, where a heart valve is either severely narrow or leaking. And there’s hypertension cardiomyopathy, caused by long-term poorly controlled high blood pressure, which causes the heart to have to pump harder.

And there have been reports of patients, especially younger p at ient s , e x p er ienc i ng elevated heart rates, especially during exercise. But it’s too early to tell what the effects of COVID-19 will be on our longer-term risk for heart failure.

Are certain individuals more susceptible than others?

Interventional What treatments are Cardiologist available for heart failure at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights?

There is definitely a much higher prevalence of heart failure among the older population. And compared with other race/ethnic groups, African-American patients tend to have the highest incidence and prevalence of heart failure.

How is it diagnosed?

Start with your primary care physician, who will ask you about your symptoms and medical history, and will perform a physical examination. They will look for swelling in the legs; listen to the lungs, to see if there is fluid buildup in the lungs; and listen to the heart for heart valve problems or arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). They may order lab work and order imaging studies, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), to look for arrhythmia or a sign of a previous heart attack, and/or an echocardiogram, an ultrasound of the heart that can show heart size, heart function and the thickness of the heart muscle, as well as any heart valve problems. If blockages are suspected, you might undergo a stress test, heart catheterization, a CT scan or MRI.

How can I prevent getting heart failure?

See your primary care physician regularly, to monitor your overall health. If you have medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, work with your doctor to control them.

If you smoke, quit. Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy diet. Maintain a healthy weight. And take your medications as prescribed.

Is there a link between COVID-19 and heart failure?

This is an interesting topic that’s obviously ongoing.

But it’s just too early to tell. We do know that some COVID-19 patients develop inflammation of the heart muscle, called myocarditis, which can result in heart failure due to weakening of the heart muscle.

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Perkins’ triple-double paces Lady Panthers in close win

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

Zachara Perkins has been a standout all basketball season, and her most recent all-around performance could not have come at a better time for the St. Pius X Lady Panthers.

Perkins posted her third triple-double of the season with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 blocks as the Lady Panthers defeated St. Agnes 58-55 on Feb. 1 to stop a two-game skid.

With the win, SPX improved to 18-10 overall and 5-4 in TAPPS district play.

It was the 27th time this season that Perkins has grabbed at least 10 rebounds, and the second time she has blocked at least 10 shots. With her latest performance, the sophomore standout was 16th in the state in rebounding (12.6) regardless of classification, according to MaxPreps. Her 4.1 blocked shots is a top-10 mark in the state, while her 23.6 points are 12th-best.

Breelyn Sanborn added 14 points and three blocked shots for the Lady Panthers, while Farren Donald-Wright (11 points) and Mila Rossini (10 points) also chipped in. SPX was scheduled to return to action Tuesday night against Beaumont Kelley.

Other girls action It is now nine straight wins for the Booker T. Washington Lady Eagles, who beat North Forest 45-20 last Saturday despite their lowest scoring output in district play. With the victory, the Lady Eagles (1512, 12-1) secured the top seed in District 23-4A ahead of Monday night’s regular-season

finale against Wheatley.

Heights’ Lady Bulldogs improved to 7-8 overall and 6-4 in District 18-6A with a 33-2 win over Houston Math, Science, and Tech on Feb. 2.

Jazmyne Gilbert paced the Lady Bulldogs with 11 points and six rebounds, while Tatianna Brown grabbed seven rebounds.

Waltrip’s Lady Rams dropped to 5-14 on the season with a 32-18 loss to Wisdom on Feb. 4, while Scarborough is 0-13 after dropping a 65-13 decision to Wheatley on Feb. 1.

Boys It’s been a bit of a tough campaign for the St. Pius X boys, but the Panthers hope a recent hot streak can get things headed in the right direction as the regular season enters its final weeks. The Panthers took down Beaumont Kelley 66-56 on Feb. 1, improving to 7-13 overall and 3-3 in TAPPS district play.

Freshman guard Bryce Wheatfall paced the Panthers against Beaumont Kelley, pouring in a season-high 17 points to go along with seven rebounds and seven assists.

SPX was set to return to action against The Village School on Tuesday night for senior night, looking to extend a two-game winning streak.

Elsewhere in private school action, St. Thomas dropped to 10-11 overall and 3-2 in TAPPS district play with a 5752 loss to Concordia Lutheran on Feb. 1. Michael Oaks had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Eagles, while Jake Pike posted another strong game with 18

points and eight rebounds to go along with five assists and five blocked shots.

On the public school side, the Booker T. Washington Eagles recently endured one of their toughest tests of the season, but emerged victorious to hold onto the top spot in District 23-4A. The Eagles (22-4, 13-0) defeated Yates 90-78 last Saturday on the heels of beating Worthing 97-66 on Feb. 1.

It was a balanced scoring effort against Yates for the Eagles, who had five players in double figures en route to winning their 11th straight game.

Kenneth Lewis (30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks) and Chris McDermott (20 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks) paced them as usual, while Andre Walker II (16 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists) also had a solid game.

Lewis also poured in 37 points against Worthing, while McDermott had 23 points and 15 rebounds along with six assists.

The Heights Bulldogs split a pair of games last week, defeating Chavez 72-20 on Feb. 2 before dropping a 49-31 decision to district-leading Lamar on Feb. 5. Heights is 14-14 overall and is in position to secure the fourth and final playoff spot in District 18-6A with a 5-4 mark in league play.

McKeytrick Irving had 12 points for the Scarborough Spartans in a loss to North Forest on Jan. 31, which dropped the Spartans to 0-17 on the season.

Waltrip is 6-15 for the season following an 84-75 loss to Houston Madison on Feb. 2.

Photo by Wayne Donnelly Zachara Perkins recorded a triple-double in St. Pius X High School’s recent win over St. Agnes.

St. Thomas soccer extends unbeaten streak to 11 games

By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com

The St. Thomas High School soccer team is used to long winning streaks and dominant seasons, and this year’s rendition of the Eagles appears to be no different.

St. Thomas ran its current unbeaten streak to 11 matches with a 5-1 victory over Beaumont Kelly on Feb. 1, winning their fifth straight match in the process. The Eagles (18-3-3, 5-0 district) have not lost since Dec. 28 and looked to continue that streak Tuesday night against Concordia Lutheran.

This is the third time in the last four seasons that St. Thomas has had an unbeaten streak of at least 10 matches.

Santiago Labarthe scored two times for the Eagles – his sixth straight match with a goal – while Bruno Castilla and Ryan Nguyen also scored.

Elsewhere in private school

action, St. Pius X dropped to 6-8-1 and 2-3 in TAPPS district play with a 3-1 loss to the Village School on Feb. 1.

Lutheran High North’s game originally scheduled for last Friday against Briarwood was canceled due to inclement weather. The Lions (7-2, 7-0) were scheduled to play Allen Academy on Monday night.

In public school action, the Scarborough Spartans won their third straight District 234A match with a big secondhalf comeback last week. The Spartans (7-0-1, 3-0) came back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to defeat Furr on Saturday.

It was a balanced scoring effort for Scarborough, with Anthony Lemus, Jesus Gamez, Chris Meza and Roger Oyuela each finding the back of the net.

The Heights Bulldogs won their second straight game with a 2-1 victory over Westbury on Feb. 2 and were slated

to play Lamar on Tuesday night.

Waltrip, meanwhile, dropped to 1-7-1 on the season with a 1-0 loss to Sharpstown on Feb. 2.

Girls Waltrip’s Lady Rams have won three straight matches following a 4-0 win over Sharpstown in their district opener Feb. 2. It was the second consecutive shutout for Waltrip, which improved to 4-2-2 overall on the season.

The Heights Lady Bulldogs also pulled off a dominating win last week, beating Westbury 5-0 on Feb. 2 to move to 3-3-1 overall and 1-1 in District 18-6A competition.

Heights was scheduled to face Lamar on Tuesday night.

On the private school side, both St. Pius X and Lutheran High North had their scheduled matches canceled due to inclement weather last week.

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Heights restaurant employee robbed at gunpoint

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A popular Heights restaurant is recovering from the aftermath of a robbery as one of its employees was held up at gunpoint last week, according to the Houston Police Department.

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Awosiyan said police responded to Good Dog Houston, 903 Studewood St., around 10 p.m. Feb. 2 in relation to a robbery call. According to Awosiyan, two Black or Hispanic men came up to an employee as the store was closing, with one of them pulling a gun on the employee and demanding money from

Pedestrian killed while crossing I-10 frontage road near Heights

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A man died after being hit by a car while attempting to cross the Interstate 10 access road near the Heights early Tuesday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said the man’s identity was pending verification by the Harris County medical examiner.

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The driver of the car was questioned at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication, according to HPD, which said no criminal charges have been filed and an investigation is ongoing.

Local apartment fire deemed unintentional

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Fire investigators have determined that a fire damaging an area apartment complex was not intentional, according to the Houston Fire Department.

There were no reported injuries in the incident, HFD said, which caused an estimated $5,500 in property damage.

HFD said crews responded to a unit at Turtle Creek Apartments, 2800 W. T.C. Jester Blvd., just before

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After robbing the employee, Awosiyan said the two men then fled the scene to a waiting car and drove away.

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Police are still reviewing surveillance footage received from the area, Awosiyan said, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Lit cigarette causes Inwood apartment fire

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A cigarette was deemed to have caused an apartment fire in the Greater Inwood area last weekend, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Nobody was hurt in the fire, HFD said, which the department estimates caused about $65,000 worth of

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HFD said crews responded to an apartment home at 5723 Lost Forest Dr. around 3:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 to find smoke coming from the second-floor balcony of an apartment. Investigators later discovered a cigarette was the cause of the fire, which HFD ruled was unintentional.

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