By Terry Carter, Tompkins had a lead momentarily against Ridge Point, but their 1-game playoff showdown became a scoring derby on Friday night. And Ridge Point won the bi-district softball playoff series and game, 16-8, as both pitchers got hit hard at Jordan. Tompkins center fielder Meagan Brown got a workout in tracking down shots to the outfield. She made spectacular catches, as did the Lady Falcons’ right fielder, at the wall on several occasions. Brown […]
April, 2023
Shield Bearer Now Offers Free Groups Every Week
Shield Bearer Counseling Centers is committed to providing professional counseling services in various formats. Our Group counseling is free to the public and are held every week on the same day and at the same. Groups are one hour in length. Again, these Groups are free. Our “Good Grief” Group is every Monday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. This support Group offers encouragement to those suffering by recognizing we do not have to suffer alone. Topic discussions are […]
Volunteer Rides 151 Miles To Raise Money For NAM
During the month of April, 2023, Long-time volunteer, Robert Epstein, has put his feet and body to work for NAM. Rob committed to riding the total number of miles of the outer boundary of Northwest Assistance Ministries’ Meals on Wheels service area. This comes to a total of 151 miles. Robert made this effort to help raise awareness and donations for NAM’s Meals on Wheels program and the Joanne Watford Nutrition Center. Currently, more than […]
Community: Investigators Need Persons Identified in Murder Of Local Man
We are seeking help identifying witnesses in the murder of a man in north Harris County A male seen in the video wearing a maroon top and pants. The black female seen getting out of the silver-colored vehicle. Investigators say that the male observed without a shirt on in the video also needs to be identified. The link is here:https://bit.ly/3LFDxqf On Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m., Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies […]
First Photo Contest Winner Chosen; ‘Joys of Spring’ Is New Theme
The Texas State Parks Centennial Photo Contest kicked off with a bang with more than 3,000 entries in the first round. The winning photo of winter’s “New Year, New Adventure” theme — a selfie of a happy human pileup (topped by an adorable dog) in a tent — was taken by Jayanthi Murahari. The winners of the four seasonal themes will be entered into the grand prize drawing at the end of the year. A public […]
Paxton Fights for Christian Baker Who Faces Another Totalitarian Attack on His Religious Beliefs
Attorney General Paxton filed a multistate amicus brief in the Colorado Supreme Court to defend Jack Phillips, who runs the Masterpiece Cakeshop, after he was wrongfully brought to court again for allegedly violating Colorado’s anti-discrimination law. Phillips has now spent the past decade defending his First Amendment rights. “I am profoundly disheartened by the targeted harassment experienced by baker Jack Phillips on the basis of his religion,” said Attorney General Paxton. “His victimization is emblematic of a […]
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Do Away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced a bill, along with Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.), Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), and Rich McCormick (R-Ga.). About the bill, Sen. Cruz said: “The CFPB is an utter and complete waste of government […]
Award-winning Treble Choir of Houston presents annual Spring Concert May 20 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church and School
conducted by Marianna Parnas-Simpson The event is free and open to the public The Award-winning Treble Choir of Houston, under the direction of founder and artistic director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, presents its annual free Spring Concert on Saturday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church and School in the Meyerland area. This concert celebrates the Treble Choir’s accomplishments this year, featuring songs from the 2022-2023 repertoire, new selections and vocal and instrumental solos […]
Harris Health Approves $2.5 Billion Bond Request
The Harris Health System Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request to the Harris County Commissioners Court to order a bond election for an estimated $2.5 billion. This request is to finance the rebuilding and upgrading of Harris Health’s facilities, which are quickly reaching their end of use and have been operating at near-full capacity for years. If passed in the November 2023 ballot, this bond referendum will provide much-needed investment for the public safety […]
Alley Theatre Announces Programming for the 2023 Alley All New Festival
The Alley presents bold new plays by Katie Bender, Hilary Bettis, Chisa Hutchinson, Anna Ziegler, Marisela Treviño Orta, Mark Shanahan, and Afsanah Aayani. Alley Theatre announces the line-up for the 2023 Alley All New Festival, June 16 – June 25, 2023. The Festival will feature new plays including readings, workshop performances, and an Early Draft Preview. Plays by Katie Bender and Hilary Bettis will receive Workshop Performances. Readings include plays by Chisa Hutchinson, Marisela Treviño Orta, […]