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ON THE COVER Dr. Ed Young, pastor of the Second Baptist Church
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22 8-9 ARTS + EVENTS 10-13 FISHING: THE BIG ONE NEVER GETS AWAY 14-18 COVER STORY: DR. ED YOUNG EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 19 THE BUZZ 20-21 FOOD: WHAT’S COOKING?
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24 THE BUZZ 25- 27 YOU WANT TO READ THIS BEFORE YOU GET OUT ON THE ROAD 28-29 TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN HOUSTON 30 THE BUZZ PRODUCTION
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Publisher’s Letter
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Is It Time To Unplug
o overcome a problem, first, you have to realize it exists. Experts attest that the average teenager spends eight hours a day on their cell phone, when only two are recommended to avoid mental health issues. With evidence mounting, summer seems to be a good time to exercise an unplugged environmental experiment. Because attachment to our devices is deemed addictive, companies are scrambling to curb use of their own products. I’ll go sans anything except morning coffee. Recently, Apple and others devised software that gives parents more control over their and their children’s usage. I’m sure most of us could use less computer and phone time and more personal interaction. If you are wondering if you or your children’s device habits are a problem, take the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction test - http://virtual-addiction.com/virtual-addiction-test/. Evidence proves this test to be accurate. Imagine how difficult it is for Apple and others to admit blame that too much of their product is actually bad. Too bad cigarette companies didn’t adopt an early warning strategy. If addictive nature and all the fake news propagated on the internet is not enough reason to unplug this summer, keep reading. Have you heard about the “avatars” created by computer engineers aimed at selling you and your children products? A whole new business on the internet creates fake kid idols. In this issue, the honorable Philip Berquist, Honorary Consul of Croatia, tells about his favorite way to unplug and his love for fishing. Our main feature is Dr. Ed Young, venerable pastor of the exponential Second Baptist Church. He arrived in Houston via North and South Carolina in 1978 described “as a leader with a passion for soul serving.” We give you a rare look into the man who was a confidant/dear friend to the late Rev. Billy Graham. Before making your summer road trip, read our piece on tire safety by trial lawyer Robert Ammons who has tried many tire failure cases. Because of the addition of Midtown’s Match, which hosts a number of playwright’s offerings throughout this summer, the July/ August events calendar is lengthy. Diners and revelers, check out foodie and hipster Marene Gustin’s summer guide to food and drink. Most importantly, take the internet and technology test, http://virtual-addiction.com/virtual-addiction-test/, and convince yourself of the value of social interactions by unplugging. Let us know how that works out.
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Ongoing through July 1
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Classical Mystery Tour A Tribute to The Beatles Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy The Music of George Michael Beethoven 5 Apollo 13
THEATER A.D. PLAYERS July 13 - August 5
God’s Favorite
Ongoing - July 1 Ongoing - July 22
July The Cake Holmes and Watson Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
ALLEY THEATER
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Hunters Creek Village at First Congregational Church DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO. Aug 24 - Sept 8
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MAIN STREET THEATER
Match Pinkalicious
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THE CADUCEUS THEATER ARTS COMPANY Fame Dance Studio July 1
A Star Is Born
MATCH EVENTS SX Branch & Co.
The Stage Production Somebody Else’s Husband THE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE July 7 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Ongoing - Aug 12 The Tamarie Cooper The Fats Waller Musical Show
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July 7 Filipino-American
National Historical Society Houston Chapter July 11-15 Space City Performing Arts Space City New Musical Festival July 19 Ed Asner In A Man And His Prostate July 21 Dance From The Heart Lubna Emam July 29 Strut Strut Runway Show Aug 4-11 Operativo Into The Woods SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH Aug 10-12
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Summer Concert 2018 Aug 25 RJ Theatre On Wheels Love Has No Color
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE July 2
AFA Summer Music Festival Orchestra 3 Chubby Checkers & The Wildcats 4 ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star Spangled Salute 10-15 All Shook Up 17-20 Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: Freedom Train 27- Aug 5 Houston Shakespeare Festival
STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE July 11 - Sept. 2
Ring Of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
THE ENSEMBLE THEATER Ongoing - July 29
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HOBBY CENTER July 1 17-22 20-22
Champions of Magic1 Love Never Dies A Treasure Trove of Gilbert & Sullivan August 8-11 Clash Of the Counselors 22 Lyle Lovett JONES HALL May
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON
Ongoing Exhibits
Ongoing - Aug 26
The Faces Of Syrian Refugees, Mincberg Gallery MENIL COLLECTION Ongoing - Oct. 28
Francis Alys: The Fabiola Project
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE Ongoing - July 22
Opens July 13
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
June 12- 24 Guys + Dolls
Ongoing Wildlife Photographer of the Year
STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE Ongoing - July 22
Vanishing Arts: Highlights from the Beasley-Hwang Collection Cabinets of Curiosities Faces From the Southern Ocean Tourmaline Treasures Microsculpture: The Insect Photography of levon Biss
Curator’s Choice Life in Stone
The Great American Trailer Park Musical WORTHAM CENTER CONCERTS & EVENTS TOYOTA CENTER July 17 18 26 27
Smashing Pumpkins Sam Smith Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train Luis Miguel August 3 Panic! At The Disco 10 Jeff Lynne’s ELO 15 J. Cole 18 Uforia Music Series Presents: Latino Mix Live 22 Shakira
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MUSEUMS ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER
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By the Hon. Philip Berquist, Honorary Consul, Republic of Croatia
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love to fish. I am not good at it but love it just the same. For years I did not believe that I had the patience for it. Retirement has provided much more available time and I have been devoting a bit of it the last few years to fishing. This article is certainly not about “how to fish” - it is about “how I fish.” My first experience came during college, fishing with my high school and college buddy, Walter Monroe. We were on a small lake in central Michigan, Lake Bitely, a most modest lake in a most modest and rural part of the lower peninsula. Walt and I found a rowboat one hot Saturday afternoon, and we “rowed and Strohed” under a blazing sun (Stroh’s was the local Michigan beer from Detroit). Well, after much rowing and much Strohing, I landed the “Leviathan of Lake Bitely”, alas, no photo, so you will have to trust me on the size and vitality of that monster Northern Pike (more on the “trust me” part of my fishing conquests continue throughout) but it was at least three feet long and it was one ugly brute. Somehow I got the hook out of the beast’s mouth. Northern Pike inhabit the Northern Hemisphere of our lovely planet and are the only fish that I have ever caught that remind me of dinosaurs. Some years passed until I fished again, this time offshore in Texas. It was about midnight on a Friday night at Grif ’s Inn when a phone call came into the pub. Mike Griffin, announced that a cancellation to the annual fishing tournament had been announced. Grif asked me if I wanted the spot and, like a complete idiot, I accepted. This despite that I would not be able to get any sleep before the dawn departure out of Freeport, that there were heavy storms in the Gulf forecast, and that I was a notorious victim of sea-sickness. The seas were black and the swells heavy, with tropical-like rain as we departed and I was, naturally severely ill. As it turned out, I caught the first king mackerel of the tournament which is my offshore claim to fame. Resigned to freshwater fishing and Galveston Bay fishing from piers, I slowly but surely promoted myself from rookie to self-proclaimed fisherman, emphasis on self-proclaimed. But to fish, one has to have gear and that includes a fishing vest, one with more pockets than I could count 10 | Mv | July - August 2018
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11414 St Germain Way | Royal Oaks Country Club
This Mediterranean/Old World home, designed by Robert Dame and built by Black Stone Builder, boasts stone exterior features, Slate Roof, Lush and Resort-Style Pool & Spa. Appointed with BEAUTIFUL patterns in stone, wood, and iron. Antique french oak/ walnut hardwood floors, breathtaking Library, a walk wine room. 5 Bedrooms, Quarters and 6 Full +3 Half Baths. This castle includes a Roof-Top Deck, Summer Kitchen, a 3 car Indoor Garage with 6+ car Inside-Gate. 23,000+Sq Ft. PRIME CORNER LOT
Designed by the renowned architect Robert Dame and built by Tuscany Estate Homes and located in the gated "Estates" section of Royal Oaks Country Club overlooking the 12th fairway. Highly sought-after courtyard design around private pool, spa and outdoor kitchen offering both privacy and elegance. The Tuscan design features a wonderful warm open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, master suite down, private study, 3 bedrooms, game room and 2nd study up plus an elegant private Casita and bath off the courtyard. Large family room with soaring ceilings, private dining and wine grotto. The private courtyard entry with pool/spa and Casita is breathtaking. Covered loggia offers fireplace, summer kitchen and dramatic lighting. Home Automation System. Pool & golf course views from many rooms.
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18845 Harbor Side | Montgomery
4709 Bellview | Bellaire
Incredible home on an acre. Resort style outside living area includes a 55,000 gallon beach entry pool & infinity hot tub (salt water), covered outside kitchen with lush landscaping. Awesome kitchen opens to the living room & breakfast room. Huge formal dining and study/library. Large open master suite down with split plan up with a cat walk connecting 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, game/TV room upstairs. Upgrades throughout! Located in the highly desired Montgomery ISD. Quick access to great shopping, fabulous restaurants.
Open first floor living with hardwoods throughout, high ceilings, formal living, dining & study (could be BR down). Gourmet island kitchen with granite counters, Dacor appliances - gas stove, 2 ovens, meal warmer & built-in refrigerator. Wetbar with wine fridge. 4 bedrooms, den & laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor gameroom (or 5th bedroom) with full bath. Large covered patio. Heart of Bellaire with easy access to 610, shopping, top schools. Per Seller - roof 2016 & 2 HVACs 2-3 yrs, High point on street. Never flooded.
List Price $1,098,500 | MLS# 92860235
ListPrice $549,000 | MLS# 69730613
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Mimosa Place at River Oaks is a gated community of beautifully designed freestanding homes located in the desirable residential area of River Oaks. Built by Pelican Builders, designed by George Hopkins, this home includes four bedrooms including a full floor master suite, a guest suite, an elevator, hardwoods, high ceilings, well-appointed island kitchen and much more. Featuring exemplary architecture and excellent interior finishes.
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Berquist’s vest with its many patches and ornaments
(23)! Also a fishing hat, appropriate for the sportsman I so desperately wished to become. Despite knowing I should have left well enough alone regarding my apparel, I decided that a real fisherman had to have patches like the professionals on television. As my family and friends not so subtly remind me, I went overboard (no pun intended). My vest now has literally no more room for patches and ornaments, from my military years, more than enough Moose Lodge crapola, patches from lure companies, the NHL, railroads (I worked on the C&O), Kentucky Colonels, and Croatian football, as you will observe in photos. My tailor, Julie, just shakes her head when I bring the vest in for upgrading. So, now adequately dressed for the part, I realized that standing on that pier was really a pain. I suffered a broken back several years ago and I need to sit occasionally. But the usual collapsible chairs are so low that it hurts, even more, to get in and get out of them. Solution? The “Executive Director’s Chair.” For $80, this lightweight yet sturdy beauty is perfect for me - just slide in and out. In order for me to really have success, 12 | Mv | July - August 2018
I need a pro to go with me. Up in Michigan and northern Indiana, that pro is my good friend, Ole Galloway. He fishes nearly every day of the year. When we fish we go for what whatever he says we should fish for. One time it was bluegill, and the results were fine. The last time was this Spring and we went for crappie on Diamond Lake in Michigan. With his teaching and technique, we had a wonderful day on the lake. Even daughter Elizabeth got quite a few. When fishing up north alone, however, my results, are spotty at best. How do I explain to my buddies down in Hous-
ton at “Dead Man’s Curve” at our local Starbucks? Sometimes I just show them a photo off the Internet, and then my photo of the actual fish caught. Another trick, always hold your catch out in front of you as close to the camera as possible - this makes an eight-inch ray appear to be two feet long! Last summer another old friend of mine, Mike Herrmann, invited Lisa, Elizabeth and me to his fishing village at 10,500’, some 35 miles from Creede, Colorado. Seven lakes and rainbow trout. The lure of choice, the
2639 Centenary Street | West University Place List Price $2,550,000 | MLS# 66194233
New home nestled near the Pemberton section of West University Place designed by Robert Dame. Built on a corner lot and framed nicely by century-old live oaks, this home has a clean, modern feel inside. As you approach the steel and glass door, you will realize this is not your typical new construction. Eleven foot ceilings, wide plank white oak flooring, wine storage, and wonderful natural light! Wolf and Subzero gourmet kitchen overlooking the loggia. Large master with a luxurious marble bath and third floor loft. Stunning!
Kasteena Parikh | Broker Associate, Keller Williams Metropolitan | 713-581-0677
Berquist with Ambassador Li
deadly “Dare Devil” - We had great success on the (wellstocked) lakes. But lately, the offshore fishing gods have smiled on me. There is a patch, prescription only, and it is applied a few hours prior to departure (not on the vest but on my neck). For the $25 cost, I am now rendered perfectly at home on the Gulf. I have recently gone out of Freeport twice as the guest of the Consul General of China, Ambassador Li. He is a most gracious host and I try to be a most grateful guest. The first time we went about 20 miles out and caught bull red drums and the occasional red snapper. The snapper had to be returned as it was out of season. The drums were cleaned and given to the consulate chef. The second trip was a bit further out, some 40 miles, and we had great success with king mackerel. A late summer fishing trip is planned for tuna out of Freeport. Cannot wait. My conclusions are to go with professional fishermen as much as possible, have a good friend who likes to host offshore fishing parties, wear outrageous fishing attire, take plenty of photos and always have a license, always. Fishing is fun, relaxing, frustrating, rewarding, comfortable and a great way to unplug. As the saying goes, “I would rather be fishing and not catching than not fishing.” Good fishing. July - August 2018
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201 Merrie Way Lane | Memorial
List Price $1,580,000 | MLS# 73182365
Incredible unique opportunity to build on your own 24,650 sq foot dream lot in the highly prestigious Piney Point Village. Situated on a corner parcel of land and provides incredible potential for any investor or builder. Memorial Elementary, memorial High School and Spring Branch Middle School. Very limited lots and homes available and this lot has it all. Email for Survey! Watch our Virtual Tour Video!!
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4914 Mayfair Street | Bellaire
List Price $1,125,000 | MLS# 92219019
Rustic Texas design and desirable flexible floorplan. Natural stone flooring, counters and backsplashes throughout this custom home. Stainless steel kitchen appliances include 2 Dacor ovens, Dacor 6 burner gas stove, 2 Kitchen Aid dishwashers, builtin Kitchen Aid refrigerator. Formal dining, study plus large open living areas on first floor. Master suite has luxurious bath & 2 large walkin closets with extensive builtins. Five bedrooms upstairs plus gameroom and study/den. Fifth bedroom and gameroom can be used as private suite upstairs for long term guests. Wetbar with wine refrigerator serves family room and dining room. Mud room with lockers and hangers. Covered patio with outdoor kitchen.
David M. Young | John Daugherty REALTORS | 713-320-6453
Houston’s Second Baptist Church’s 81-year-old minister Dr. Ed Young opens his Sunday morning sermons with “Lord, You speak and let me get out of the way.” And, indeed, the Lord speaks through Dr. Young. And, indeed, Dr. Young steps aside. The late Rev. Billy Graham had great influence on Dr. Young, and Dr. Young follows the Rev. Graham’s pattern by emphasizing evangelism, love, and kindness, three factors that touch and inspire people. We were fortunate to get some of his time between his annual kids beach retreats that his church provides through its youth ministry. He speaks from the heart about the tremendous amount of evangelism, love, and kindness that the Second Baptist congregation showed Hurricane Harvey victims. His very first sermon at age 18, was cut short and delivered with limited success. Sixty-three years later, it is very clear that day Dr. Young made the right choice.
Intown: The growth of your church has been phenomenal. What are the main factors you contribute to your success in reaching so many people? Dr. Young: We are a church that is under the authority of the Word of God. In fact, in our worship center, we have a monogram of every book in the Bible that is above the heads of all of us as I speak, and those who gather to listen. The Scripture is clear. Jesus says, “If I be lifted up, I will draw all men to Myself.” That is our calling of the church, to lift Him up, and He draws. Today our membership is 79, 274. So, people come, and when they come, we seek to disciple them, fulfilling the Great Commission given in Matthew 28:20: “Go ye therefore in all the world and make disciples in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Making disciples is evangelism. It’s lifting up Christ. 14 | Mv | July - August 2018
Then we teach the Christian lifestyle, which is the second part of the Great Commission, “teaching them to observe all that I commanded you.” For all those who come to faith, we seek to help them develop their own personal spiritual gifts in the family of faith. In this, we become a Koinonia, an Ecclesia. Koinonia, means fellowship, brothers and sisters in Christ. Ecclesia, means a body of believers, the Church, the literal body of Christ. Very simple. The Biblical pattern is there for us, so we just follow it. Our mission statement is the Great Commission, and our strategy, is Acts 1:8 which urges believers to be witnesses at home, in surrounding areas, and even to the uttermost parts of the earth. IN: Your church has been notable in many of its outreach programs, but has anything compared to the scope and commitment your
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Dr. Ed Young church made and is still producing for Harvey victims? DY: Our church has a history of doing all that we can for every S.O.S. crisis in Houston for the past 40 years. We’ve had numerous hurricanes. We’ve had floods. We’ve had many disasters that have taken place, and as the Second Baptist family, we’ve always tried to be there with a cup of cold water, a ministering hand, talents and funds as we seek to reach those who have been displaced or hurt in any way at all. We’ve always gone with all the king’s army, and all the king’s men, so to speak, to do everything we can to rehabilitate people, always doing it in the name of Jesus Christ. Our members get energized and show their strength and determination during crisis. I am always both humbled and awestruck as I see members, who have also lost homes, or have been displaced, strapping on work gear July - August 2018
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timeline 1978 Dr. Young Becomes
5th Pastor of Second In August 1978, Dr. Young, with his wife Jo Beth and their three sons, moved to Houston to accept the call as 5th pastor of Second Baptist. Dr. Young was described as “a great leader with a passion for soul-winning and a heart for the city of Houston”.
1986 Woodway Worship Center
Grand Opening After years of unprecedented growth, in June 1986, Second celebrated its first service in the newly-constructed Worship Center. Church membership grew rapidly to more than 24,000, with weekly Bible Study attendance reaching 6,000-plus.
1999 Second Expands West
In December 1998, Second broke ground on its West Campus. The tract of land, originally purchased in 1990, was literally at the heart of one of the fastest-growing communities in the greater Houston area. On Sunday, October 3, 1999, the West Campus celebrated its grand opening.
2004 One Church in 3 Locations
On January 25, 2004, the former Forest Cove Baptist Church in Kingwood merged with Second to become the church’s third campus. The property, now known as Second’s North Campus, is located on a 35-acre tract of land on Highway 59 North.
2006 New Campus Locations
Second grew to “one church in five locations” in early 2006 with the launch of new campuses in Pearland in January and northwest Houston in February.
2010 South Campus Relocates
On Sunday, January 24, the South Campus in Pearland moved into an expanded facility strategically positioned to reach families in the thriving 288 corridor.
2015 1463 Campus Launches
Second became one church in six locations when the 1463 Campus opened Sunday, May 17. This location would accommodate the needs of the many individuals, families, children and students in the Fulshear and farwest Houston metropolitan area.
2016 Cypress Campus Opens
New Building After 10 years of meeting in temporary spaces, Second’s Cypress Campus opened its permanent home at 290 and the Grand Parkway, serving the ever-expanding Cypress and northwest Houston communities.
2017 Launch of Second Online
Second Online – Second’s seventh campus – launched in January 2017. This online worship experience draws people from across the United States and around the world. 16 | Mv | July - August 2018
Dr. Young in front of the church
to serve other Houstonians who are also in crisis. As I mentioned, our strategy is to be a witness at home – here in Houston – in surrounding areas – and then to all the world. As an illustration, you can go to Damascus, Syria, and we have a series of churches with memberships in the thousands who we work with directly in every kind of ministry you can imagine. The Church is outside the walls of buildings – it is worldwide. This is just who we are and in every undertaking, we put everything we’ve got into it. We do it on every continent. IN: How did you prepare for this massive undertaking of feeding families and rebuilding homes after Hurricane Harvey? DR: We’re organized in our Bible study units with thousands of people. They have been through many kinds of situations through these years, so we’re ready to be a part of feeding people, offering medical help to people, rebuilding homes, ministering to families in a variety of ways. This is what we do, and we’re sort of never not prepared. We have thousands of people trained and experienced, which
is the body of Christ in action. IN: Your mentor, Billy Graham, passed, and it is no secret of his influence on your and the world, which led you to proclaim that he was the most influential person of the 20th Century. What made him so extraordinary? DR: William Franklin Graham knew who he was. He was called specifically to be an evangelist. He had many offers to establish colleges and universities, to enter the political world, and once received an invitation to be a nominee for Vice-President from one political party, but he didn’t do all that. God called him to be an evangelist, that is, introducing people to Jesus Christ, proclaiming the message, and that’s exactly, precisely, and exclusively what he did. He knew his giftedness. The extraordinariness of Billy Graham is not the scope, and the name, and the fame. It’s the fact he took what he had as a farm boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, and turned it over to God. So it doesn’t matter about position, or rank, or even confidence - that’s insignificant. We’re just to take what we have and turn it over to God.
Of course, we don’t measure Kingdom success like you do worldly success. It’s entirely different. There are a lot of people who are successful in the Kingdom that we’ll never know, we’ll never hear of until Heaven. I have a feeling that the front page of The Heavenly Herald is not going to feature anybody we know on this Earth; it’s going to be somebody who is way in the back somewhere, just serving where God has placed them for Jesus Christ. IN: Of your many introductions to people, who has been the most interesting, and why? DR: All people are unique and interesting, and therefore, there have been moments in my life when some have become more interesting than others. A lot of times, somebody I will meet just casually, not even remembering their name, will be more interesting to me than someone who has a degree of recognition, or fame, or fortune. It’s amazing to me how God has given giftedness to people. Notice how Jesus took an interest in everybody He met—the little lady who touched the hem of His garment and was healed—boy, that lady was so interesting, so important to Him! The big-time tax collector who climbed a tree and just wanted a glimpse of Jesus—that bigtime tax collector was interesting to Jesus, an interesting person. We are to have our eyes open. There is something so important about a person who does not demand recognition. Humility is a beautiful and interesting trait. IN: Can you tell the story of why you start your sermons with, ‘Lord, You speak and let me get out of the way’? 1981 at ranch outside Houston, Texas. Pastor Ed Young showed Texas hospitality to Rev. Graham and Cliff Barrows, who were in Houston during an eight day crusade held at Rice Stadium.
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1982 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans, La. Pastor Ed Young was president of the pastors’ conference that year.
Billy Graham preached a kick off rally the Sunday night before the convention in the Superdome. He was joined for the event by Vice President George Bush and country music stars Johnny Cash and June Carter.
DR: It is simply this: The first time I stood to speak in the First Baptist Church of Laurel, Mississippi, I was there to impress people—my mother, my dad, my brother, my girlfriend, teachers, etc. The group was gathered to hear this unlikely person speak, and believe me, I was very unlikely as an 18 year old young man, but I was out to make a great impression – prove the doubters of my ability wrong and the believers of my ability proud. So, I memorized something, and I had it down pat! I mean, it was strong and eloquent, and I got going, but about 5 minutes in, I went blank. Completely blank. Imagine how helpless and embarrassed I felt. I finally said, “Look, I came here to impress you, not to say a word for God, and I’m ashamed. Forgive me.” Then I walked out. As a result of that, my future wife’s grandmother followed me out as I was walking out of the church, and really probably too ashamed to ever go back. She
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said, “Edwin Young, come here.” So I walked back up those steps. I was already outside. She said, “If you will never say a word to people until God has instructed you, just like you said, He had not instructed you tonight—let me tell you, God will honor that.” From that day forward, I have said it publicly and privately, any time I’d stand up—“Lord, I have nothing to say.” IN: What has been the biggest surprise of your life? DR: Boy, get a long, long list! First of all, that I would have a wife like Jo Beth, to have children like God has blessed me with, thanks again to Jo Beth, and the fact that God would allow me to be used in His Kingdom, the way He’s allowed me to be used. A lot of surprises—a lot of surprises.
God has given the church family, the Second Family much, and so I am dreaming and praying about tomorrow and the tomorrows to come as we seek to genuinely reach people, families, singles, and individuals—the up and in, the down and out, the least, the last, the lost. My plans are to deepen those who are in the body of Christ here, and to lengthen the ministry of this church. You want to have a bigger tent? The first thing you do is deepen the stakes, and you lengthen the cords. I’m just thrilled that I may be a part of that in any way, shape, form, or fashion. IN: What advice can you give to parents and young children today? DR: My advice to parents would be, spend time with your kids. Kids spell love T.I.M.E. There is no replacement for that. Parents, I say, stay in love with one another. That’s the best training you’ll give them! Also, make sure they know that the highest priority for you, your wife, or your husband, your family is to be in God’s house on the weekend in Bible study and worship. That’s more important than athletics, more important than trips, more important than special teams, or concerts. Families that do that—the couple stays in love. They’re faithful to the house of God on the weekends—I’m always amazed how their children turn out.
This is the edited version due to space reIN: What are some of your plans strictions. For the full length interview go to houstonintown.com for the future?
DR: They are big! To whom much is given, much is required…
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By Lindsay Mowad
Paul and Kathy Mann
Christine Falgout and Bill Gutknecht Margaret Alkek Williams and John Mangum
Daniel Doughty and Mahalia Burford Dr. Renu Khator and Aurelie Desmarais
THE 2018 HOUSTON SYMPHONY BALL The 2018 Houston Symphony Ball: The Balinese Room, held at the new Post Oak Hotel, was chaired by Robin Angly and Miles Smith, along with Co-Chairs Darrin Davis and Mario Gudmundsson. Phillips 66 served as the Presenting Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. Betty and Jesse Tutor
Sonya Reed and Ginny and Jason Endecott
More than 530 guests donning black-tie attire partied in the ballroom transformed by Richard Flowers of The Events Company, into Houston’s own Balinese Room. Murals inspired by the Faena Hotel in Miami hung on the walls which were draped in tropical green firecracker curtains. After presentations for honorees Aurelie Desmarais and Dr. Renu Khator , the David Caceres Orchestra took the stage. Executive Chef Jean-Luc Royere’s meal was reminiscent of the club’s original menu included herb roasted beef tenderloin and gulf shrimp. For dessert, guests enjoyed piña colada coconut mousse and roasted pineapple and coconut dacquoise. Special wines were selected by Lindy and John Rydman and Lisa Rydman of Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods. The party continued with New York City’s DJ Kalkutta and velvet hammers, a signature drink at the Balinese Room.
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Dick Hansen and Ralph Burch
Beth Wolff Lindy and John Rydman Chris and Divya Brown and Gina and Devinder Bhatia
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Three new restaurants to visit this summer
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800 Sorella Ct, Ste 940 michaelmina.net Probably the most controversial restaurant to open here, International Smoke is based on the San Francisco concept by chef Michael Mina and cookbook author Ayesha Curry. And there lies the rub … pun intended. Curry is the wife of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Rockets fans went wild on Yelp with negative reviews about the California barbecue restaurant before it even opened. Warrior fans fought back. The story made national news. But if you’re not a die-hard Rockets fan, and even if you are, you might give this spot, in CityCentre next door to Hotel Sorella, a shot. The duo behind this 6,000-square-foot restaurant and bar with two tempting terraces, describes the menu as a nod to their travels with a mix of flavors from varying grilling techniques and spice from around the world. But the restaurant does plan to source a lot of meat from local ranches and produce from nearby farms. International Smoke is set to open for happy hour and dinner July 5 with a lunch rollout later in the summer. At press time there was no phone number listed so check the Web site for one if you want to make reservations.
Gus’s World Famous (Hot & Spicy) Fried Chicken
1815 Washington Ave. 832.740.4022 gusfriedchicken.com/houston-texas-location/ Over in The Heights, a longtime hot bed of new and exciting eateries, it’s fried chicken on the table. And not just any fried chicken but Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken from Memphis, Tenn. The 4,00-square-foot red brick building sits across the street from B & B Butchers and as of May, is open for lunch and dinner daily. And yes, Houston has plenty of homegrown fried chicken dishes on menus around town that are excellent, but this hot and spicy bird is definitely worthy of a try. They don’t
ment, is Poitin. It’s pronounced puutcheen and it’s the name of a homemade Irish brew. So is the food Irish? Not so much as it’s a mish mash of world cuisines with locally sourced ingredients. The huge complex, 9,600 square feet, is the brainchild of restaurateur Ian Tucker and chef Dominick Lee, a former sous chef at Kiran’s. The concept is similar, yet different, than award-winning chef Chris Shepherd’s original Underbelly: it’s a celebration of the city’s diverse cultures. Dining section at International Smoke; Chef Currently open for dinner and week- Michael Mina & cookbook author Ayesha Curry end brunch, the evenings offer such fare as traditional Mexican elote (corn) with queso fresco and Harrison Farm’s bacon, Texas Wagyu and a slow-braised lamb neck seasoned with harissa. Brunch menu has interesting items like a duck leg hash and sunny side up eggs, buttermilk blueberry Poitin pancakes and a salmon tartine. 2313 Edwards Street The bar serves 125 wines and craft 713.470.6686 cocktails and if you have a sweet tooth poitinhouston.com try the “24 karrot” cake drizzled in honAlso in the same neck of the woods, ey yogurt. It’s a beautiful space with great this time in the Sawyer Yards develop- service and unique bites.
call the chain world famous for nothing. First off, the birds are always fresh, not frozen, they are spiced and batter and fried in peanut oil. (By the way, the Peanut Institute says peanut oil is so refined that it is allergen free but as always, if you have a nut allergy and have symptoms while eating, stop eating and treat the issues.) The heat level is good, more than momma’s home fried chicken but less than the famous Nashville hot chicken. And the coating is just crunchy enough while the inside stays juicy. Sides include fried pickles with Ranch dressing (a Southern classic), seasoned French fries, white bread, baked beans and good ol’ cole slaw. Wash it all down with a soda or beer but save room for the traditional sweet and creamy chess pie.
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ASTROS LEADER AND WORLD SERIES MVP
GEORGE SPRINGER The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY) with Houston Astros George Springer will host its 4th annual All-Star Bowling at Bowlmor Houston on July 8th from 7 to 10pm. For more, go to say.org.
By Charlie Pallilo Houston Astros George Springer, fresh off his World Series Most Valuable Player performance, has had little time to reflect on his past achievements as the Astros continue their roll into the middle of defending the title and on pace with last year’s record-breaking season. Despite the personal accolades, the home run hitting leadoff batter leads the team in more ways than one. He is a player who gives back because “it’s the right thing to do.” Charlie Pallilo recently caught up with Springer on a rare day off. Charlie Pallilo: After the team plays 13 days in a row you’ll be up early running the camp Monday down in Friendswood. How’d you get hooked in with this and how early will you be up on a prized day off in the middle of the season to get down to Friendswood at 9 am? George Springer: It’s something that I wanted to do. It’s about kids and you know as a player who’s gone through many of those camps as a kid, it’s an excellent opportunity for me to come down and share whatever it is I can and help somebody along the way. CP: Do you remember what your first interaction with a big Leaguer was? GS: Well, it depends on what you consider a big leaguer because at the time when I was 8 years old I was living in New Britain (CT), and I met Torii Hunter. He was playing for a Double-A team at the time, and I didn’t know any different, but the first time I interacted with one was when my father and Grandpa took me up to Fenway, and just being around the field at that was my first major league interaction. 22 | Mv | July - August 2018
CP: Would you seek autographs at all when you went as a kid or not your thing? GS: Yeah, I wasn’t a big autograph kid. I was just happy to be there to just kind of watch and understand what was happening I did get some autographs I know that, but it wasn’t like my first thing. I wanted to talk and be a kid and be annoying. CP: You guys play almost every day for 6 months, so it’s just impossible to accommodate everybody, It does seem like it’s a very high percentage of guys who every day try to carve out, even if it’s just 5 minutes, for signing a few autographs and shaking hands and so forth along the foul lines. GS: Oh yeah, you know it. I think the most important thing for us to realize is we were all one of those kids or fan at some point in our life. For the player, it might not seem like a big deal, but to an 8-year-old kid or a 9-year-old kid it could be life-changing. To go over there and have any interaction with a major league baseball player, for a lot of kids and fans is huge. CP: How often do you wear your World Series ring? GS: I put it on a couple of times inside my house that’s about it. I’m nervous; It’s a big shiny diamond ring, it is intimidating to wear out in public, I don’t want to try and draw enough attention to myself. CP: Where do you have your World Series MVP trophy displayed? GS: It’s currently sitting right on the coffee table on the entrance to our house. My wife thought that would be a fun place to have it. So that’s where it sits.
finds time to give back CP: At any point in the offseason did you sit down and watch portions of games 2 & 5, the all-time epic games within the world series with the Dodgers, or is that something you’ll do more so years from now? GS: I watched the highlights of all the games, and you know I don’t think that as a player I’ll ever comprehend kind of the magnitude of what we did as a team and what does the championship mean to the city and then just how borderline ridiculous every single game was in every playoffs series that we played. To go through the gauntlet of Boston and New York and LA to accomplish our goal was incredible. Out of 20 games I think I’ve probably ever played in, game 2, 5, and especially game 7 were games that I’ll never forget. CP: We are now more than a third of the way into the championship defense. So here you guys are again on pace to win 100 games yet does it feel to you that overall you haven’t hit full stride as a ballclub yet? GS: Our offense is on its way. Our team has done an excellent job putting us in this position and now you know with a difficult schedule it’s about sneaking out some more wins and then, you know, playing some good baseball from here on out. CP: As long as you win the division do you like the idea that Seattle surprises many people post-Robinson Cano, and they have been playing great baseball. Does it make it more fun if you have to win 101...102 or would you like a division race if, in the end, you’re going to win it as opposed to blowing it up hard like you did last year? GS: I don’t care how we do it, because the goal at the start of every year is for us to win the division and then, after that, it’s a race to 11 wins. CP: All right, light-hearted fun question. If you could only do one of the following regularly over the course of the remainder of your career would it be
hit home runs, pull home runs back in from over the wall with a great catch, or making that perfect throw maybe charging a base hit and uncorking an absolute laser to nail runner at the plate? GS: Oooh I mean. I like to rob home runs for sure; I think that’s the coolest feeling on the planet. Throwing some-
body out is pretty satisfying, but it’s hard to do. I’ll say the complete cliché answer is that I’d like to hit homers because hitting homers is fun and it makes you feel good, but robbing one is also fun too. CP: Hey that crack of the bat when you nail one flush, its one of the most beautiful simple defining sounds in all of sports. Charlie Pallilo is a broadcaster with the new SportsMap 94.1 FM
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Dr. Marc Boom, Ben and Wendy Moreland
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By Lindsay Mowad
Stacey Ellington, Susie Green Laura Sheffield and Kim Petersen
7TH ANNUAL CHRYSALIS AWARDS The Hope and Healing Center & Institute recently held their 7th Annual Chrysalis Award Luncheon. It was chaired by Katherine and Paul Murphy. The event featured powerful keynote speaker Ron Powers, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author. Powers chronicled his personal journey of having two sons that were diagnosed with schizophrenia and their personal struggles with mental illness and the tragic loss of their son to the disease.
Susan Baker and Lee Hogan
Paul and Katherine Murphy and Gary Petersen Jim and MJ Hardy
Houston Methodist Hospital’s, Marc L. Boom, M.D., accepted the award in recognition of their steadfast commitment to providing compassionate care for mental health. Houston Methodist has long been one of the few health care institutions in Houston to provide in-patient psychiatric services. Now, at a time when most institutions are cutting behavioral health services due to lack of funds, Houston Methodist is expanding.
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A staggering 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness in a given year, and 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable mental disorder. Unfortunately, only 41% of adults and just over half of children received mental health services in the past year. Proceeds raised afford free mental health services to individuals, families and caregivers of all religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Each week, the Hope and Healing Center & Institute serves over 600 individuals who come from over 191 area zip codes. For more, contact Beth Woodman at www.hopeandhealingcenter.org.
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Paul and Laura Riddle, Analise Riddle, Alex Riddle
You Want to Read This Before Getting out on the Road If you consider that anyone who has ever purchased a used car bought the used tires that were mounted on that used car’s wheels, then most vehicle owners have purchased used tires at some point in their lives. The Rubber Manufacturers Association estimates that 30 million used tires are sold to motorists each year—about 10 percent of the more than 300 million new tires sold annually in the United States. Consumers buy and use most used tires without incident, but there are still risks involved in buying
used tires, and they include more than just low tread. But let’s start there. Tread Depth Many states have tread depth requirements for tires being driven on their roads. So, used tires can be sold legally as long as the tread depth meets the applicable state standard where it is sold. For example, Texas law requires a minimum tread depth of 2/32nds of an inch. You can check this yourself by using the “Penny Test” shown below.
By Robert E. Ammons Robert E. Ammons has been at the forefront of automotive and tire defect litigation for over 25 years representing clients nationwide. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified in Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Rob earned his J.D. cum laude in 1988 from Baylor University School of Law. Rob has successfully prosecuted hundreds of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases against tire manufacturers, automakers, tire retailers and tire service centers. Rob is the author of Tire Defect Litigation, Lawyers & Judge’s Publishing Co.
The easiest way to check wear on your tire is with a penny. Place a penny upside down in between the tire tread as shown below. If you can see the very top of Lincoln’s head, the treads are worn low and tire replacement is needed.
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Tire Age Until the Ford Explorer-Firestone tire controversy, the concept of tire age degradation (called “thermo-oxidative aging” by engineers) in rubber was an open industry secret. Technical papers on chemistry of aging rubber go back at least to the 1920s. In 2000, the relationship between old tires, hot climates and tire-related fatal crashes became a topic of frontpage news. Beginning in the 1990s, some automakers began warning in their owner’s manuals that tires older than six years should only be used in an emergency and replaced as soon as possible. Many tire manufacturers now recommend that tires be removed from service after 10 years or that motorists should follow the vehicle manufacturer recommendations if they differ. In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued its first consumer advisory on tire age. Tire age still attracts media attention. Broadcast stations nationwide periodically air investigative stories about tire retailers selling aged tires as “new.” Despite the issue’s continued high profile, tire retailers have been slow to adopt storage practices that prevent accelerated tire aging or educate their employees or customers about age recommendations and the dangers associated with aged tires. In the South, Southwest, and coastal areas, exposure to the elements speeds up rubber deterioration. And tires that are inflated and mounted on a wheel age faster than those that are not mounted. This means that full-sized spares, low mileage vehicles, and RVs that sit unused for long periods are particularly vulnerable. The Tire Identification Number (TIN), also known as the Department of Transportation (DOT) number, is an alpha-numeric code molded into the tire sidewall and shows the week and year the tire was made by looking at its last four digits. While it takes some special knowledge to read the TIN, properly trained tire technicians can easily determine a tire’s age. Further, properly trained technicians will know when a tire is too old to be put into or remain in service. The last four digits of the tire’s DOT tell you the week and year when the tire was made. In the example below, the tire was manufactured in the 23rd week of 2004 (which would have been in early June of 2004). Faulty Repairs When considering the purchase of a used tire, look to see if the tire has been repaired. While all manufacturers agree that tires can be repaired, an improperly repaired tire can be a safety hazard. Improper repairs include patching a tire outside the repairable area, use 26 | Mv | July - August 2018
of non-recommended repair techniques like string plugs, or a repairing puncture that is too large. Many tire manufacturers, such as Bridgestone-Firestone, warn customers: “An improper repair can be unreliable or permit further damage to the tire. The tire may suddenly fail, causing serious personal injury or death.” The consensus among manufacturers, regulators and retailers is that repairs should be confined to the crown (center part) of the tread; the inner liner should be patched; and puncture holes should be plugged to prevent moisture damage. But to be safe, it is wise to simply choose not to buy a tire that has been repaired. Recalled Tires While tire recalls are less common than those affecting vehicles, still more than 5 million tires were recalled in the last decade. Making the problem worse is a recall system that doesn’t work and a recall return rate of less than 30 percent. While tire manufacturers notify new tire retailers about recalls, the information often does not get passed along to a used tire seller. A used tire seller may not even know that a tire in its inventory has been recalled. Putting recalled tires into service or failing to advise a consumer to remove a recalled tire during an inspection are two scenarios that have tragic consequences in which a service center may be liable for damages. There are many examples of deadly crashes caused by recalled tires. In May 2006, Bridgestone-Firestone was forced to issue a recall re-notification for Firestone ATX and Wilderness AT spare tires that had been put into service. Despite one of the largest tire recalls in decades, the defective full-sized spares, stored under the vehicle near the exhaust, were often forgotten in
the initial drive to replace the four tires on the vehicle that were making contact with the road. Eventually, the defective spares were passed along in used-vehicle sales and or rotated into service—often by service technicians. The tread on the unused spares was deep, but age, plus prolonged heat exposure, caused these tires to catastrophically fail—often, shortly after being mounted on the vehicle. You can check online to determine whether a tire is subject to a recall here: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/ SearchSafetyIssues?prodType=T What to Look For In general, use caution when considering the purchase of any used product. Tires are no exception. An exhaustive discussion of the potential hazards of used tires is beyond the scope of this article, so it is recommended that consumers avoid using or buying any tire with any of these conditions: 1 has tread less than 2/32nds; 2 has chunking, bumps, knots, or bulges; 3 has exposed tire cords or belt material; 4 has a repair in the tread shoulder, sidewall, bead area or belt edge area; 5 has a puncture that has not been properly sealed or patched on the inside; 6 does not clearly show the United States Department of Transportation Tire Identification Number on the sidewall; 7 is subject to a manufacturer’s safety recall; or 8 has a puncture larger than ¼ inch.
Parting Words Used tires can come from many sources, such as tire service centers, eBay, salvage yards, web classifieds, and even car dealerships selling used or certified vehicles. Some used tires are undoubtedly safe and sold for a price that is a relative bargain. But other used tires may have a variety of hazards that are not readily apparent to the average consumer. They may be aged, improperly repaired or stored, recalled—or any combination of these. Take care to consider the things described in this article when deciding whether to purchase used tires. July - August 2018
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Houston Downtown Management District’s Public/Private Projects Transform Downtown Houston
By Minnie Payne On August 26, 1836, brothers Augustus C. and John K. Allen purchased 6,642 acres of land along Buffalo Bayou for $5,000 and named their new town Houston in honor of Sam Houston. On August 30, 1836, they officially opened their new town and sold it to the public for $1 per acre. One year later, 1837, with 1,200 residents, the city of Houston was incorporated. Fast forward to the 2010 census, the fourth most populous and fastest growing city in the United States, Houston, is home to almost 2.1 million people within 599 square miles, and according to https://en.wikipedia. org/siki/Houston, Houston’s estimated population for 2016 is 2.2 million. In 1837, a multi-passenger horsedrawn stagecoach line connected Houston and Harrisburg, a distance of five miles. Today, Houstonians are privy to an abundance of public and private modes of transportation, including an airport system comprised of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD). Compared to crude downtown structures that early businesses occupied, today, Houston boasts numerous beautifully architecturally designed buildings that outshine comparable cities. Real estate developer Gerald D. Hines, along with a host of re28 | Mv | July - August 2018
nowned architects, takes credit for many. On March 30, 1967, ground was broken on Hines’ 50-story downtown Houston One Shell Plaza, which was to be Houston’s tallest building. Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, along with Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson firms’ design was a major move into the future. Today, Houston has over 360 completed high-rises, the majority of which are in the downtown area. In 1982, the tallest building in (downtown) Houston, the 75-story JP Morgan Chase Tower (formerly Texas Commerce Tower), rises 1,002 feet (305 miles) was completed. It is also the tallest building in Texas and the 12th-tallest in the United States. It was developed by Gerald D. Hines, and the design architect was I.M. Pei & Partners. Downtown Houston has always been significant for a lot of different reasons, and obviously, improvement has always been paramount for the leaders of Houston. Since 1996, we can thank the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District), formed by the Texas Legislature in 1995 and spearheaded by a 30-member board of directors, for the marvels of present day/ future downtown Houston. Today, more than $1.39 billion in new downtown construction projects
are underway and another $2.58 billion in pre-development/design, nearly onethird being residential developments. Houston continues to welcome floods of new businesses relocating offices to its central business district, thus, urban professionals will see an additional 2.86 million square feet of office space being constructed. Adding to Houston’s skyline, will be eight new, modern and luxurious hotel high-rises. Our beloved urban parks, Discovery Green and Market Square Park, have spurred growth in the eastern and northern ends of downtown Houston, respectively. Because Houston offers a strong economy, a growing urban population, and the status of being one of the nation’s top culinary and entertainment centers, it is widely known as a global city. Over the last decade, Downtown District has accelerated renewal of Houston’s urban core by setting several important goals with quality of life being the underlying theme. It has/is succeeding in building a lasting community for downtown by recruiting investors and retailers/tenants, while retaining existing ones and making sure that downtown is clean, safe, and attractive. Presently, six main goals exist: Goal 1: Downtown feels comfortable and safe at all times. • Expand collaboration to maintain
low crime rate and make downtown feel safe. • Reduce presence in the public realm of homeless and street persons. • Downtown’s sidewalks are comfortably lighted. • Increase standard of care for downtown’s cleanliness and well-kept appearance. • Conditions of disorder are removed. • Prepare for and respond to emergencies. Goal 2: Public realm is beautiful and celebrates the life of the city. • Make key pedestrian streets inviting. • Managed, programmed, and delightful public spaces. Goal 3: Accessible to the entire region all the time and easy to navigate. • Effective transit access from more places, more hours of the day. • Convenient, multiple means of circulation without personal vehicle. • Easy to find way around. • Connected, walkable neighborhoods and districts inside and outside of downtown.
• Convenient, understandable and managed parking. Goal 4: Vibrant, sustainable mixed use place. • Best place to work in region. • Exciting neighborhoods in which to live. • Competitive shopping place. • A remarkable destination for visitors. Goal 5: Downtown’s vision and offerings are understood by all. • Market downtown to region. • Promote the ease of using downtown’s offerings. • Vision plan/development framework for future understood by all. • Tools to assist continued redevelopment. • Information source to support continued development, investment, and marketing of downtown. Goal 6: District governance and service known for excellence. • Board and administration: Engage stakeholders in decisions regarding downtown.
• Communicate to owners, tenants, and others about the District. • Preservation of assets: Build appropriate capital replacement reserves. Presently, the downtown district, bounded largely by the freeway ring around Houston’s central business core, which includes Interstate 10, State Highway 59, and Interstate 45, is operated under the 30-member board of directors and focuses on leveraging public funds with private resources to improve facilities/services, as well as accelerating area improvements with widespread benefits above and beyond present local government or voluntary effort levels. The Downtown District’s vision is that downtown Houston will be a vibrant, livable, and accessible center of the most thriving urban region in America. Its mission is to collaboratively plan, manage, maintain, and develop downtown to make it a productive, inviting, safe, accessible, walkable, livable, interesting, and always active urban place.
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Ashley Alexandra, Larry W. Brooks and Tammy McCall
DeAinna Husband, Nia Mullen, Larry W. Brooks and Keniquel Holley
A GRANDPARENTS LOVE
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A Grandparents Love hosted an intimate Investor appreciation event to thank those who are helping make a difference in the community. A Grandparent’s Love is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support to grandparents raising their grandchildren. Founder Larry W. Brooks was raised by his very own grandmother since a toddler. She instilled great values and hardworking skills, but he watched her struggle to care for him and herself. Brooks formed A Grandparent’s Love to help ensure that many children will have the same chance he had for success by providing information and available resources to the families from local and state governments. Mentorships programs are available to the children, teaching them life skills, household chores, and yard work.
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BROACH GALA FOR CANCER RESEARCH
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Jamie Broach Byrd, in honor of her late husband, James Broach who passed away five years ago from brain cancer, led the way in raising over $556,000 for Brain Cancer Research. The Stand-Up for Brain Cancer Gala’s star attraction was comedian, Nate Bargatze, who entertained the more than 400 guests at River Oaks Country Club. James lost his battle against brain cancer on August 26, 2013, but the impact his life will have on those who continue to fight this disease lives on through the cutting edge research the foundation funds. “Though he knew the research would not come in time to help him, he wanted to find a way to help Charlie and others. Research requires resources, and he knew the faster Charlotte Knapp we can fund promising novel research projects, the faster we will find a cure for this disease,” Jamie Broach Byrd says. For more go to email stourtellot@aol.com.
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