07.25.05
Posted in News at 12:21 am by Paloma Cruz
The Bridge Over Troubled Water’s eighth annual Woman of Distinction Award Luncheon will be held at the Houston Hobby Marriot Hotel on July 28.
– reported by the Pasadena Citizen
The award banquet that also serves as a fundraiser for The Bridge will name one of six nominees as the Pasadena woman who has made the biggest difference in the lives of women and children.
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For more information about purchasing tickets or making a contribution, call (713) 472-0753, ext. 128.
The nominees for the Woman of Distinction award are:
- Judge Hollie Hale
- Dorothy Weston Gibbons
- Jean McCown
- Pamela Merrill
- Dorothy Mae Lindsley
- Leola Steward
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07.24.05
Posted in News at 11:48 pm by Paloma Cruz
Dr. Rick Schneider, who has served as the superintendent of the Pasadena Independent School District for 13 years, has officially announced his retirement, effective in January 2006.
– reported by the Pasadena Citizen
In a special meeting of the Pasadena Independent School District board of trustees on Monday night, board members began to discuss the hiring protocol for the individual who could be chosen to fill Schneider’s vacant position in January.
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Schneider has spent nearly 20 of his 38 years in public education in the Pasadena system.
His career in Pasadena began in 1986, when he served as deputy superintendent for instruction and associate superintendent for personnel. He was named superintendent in January of 1993.
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Upon his retirement, the school district expects for an easy transition and hopes for the process to go as seamlessly as possible, but exact dates and procedures have yet to be determined.
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Posted in News at 1:03 pm by Paloma Cruz
Pasadena could see higher fees
Forecast projects gap in expenses over revenue
– reported by the Houston Chronicle
To close the gap in next year’s general fund budget, Loftin has suggested that the city reduce expenditures by $6 million and increase local revenue by $4.5 million through various fee increases. This would result in a balanced general fund budget of about $73.4 million, with some extra to help maintain the fund balance at about $10 million.
For more information and details, read the entire story.
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07.23.05
Posted in General at 9:46 am by Paloma Cruz
Posts will be scarce for the next few days, because of a back pain.
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07.20.05
Posted in General at 12:22 am by Paloma Cruz
The Salvation Army Community Center is offering self-defense and safety awareness classes as well as superstar cheerleading (through Karate Kids & Starburst Dance Team).
Classes are held throughout the year. A fee of $5 per class and $25 registration fee are required.
The Salvation Army Community Center is located at 2732 Cherrybrook in Pasadena. For more information, visit www.karate-kids.net or call Rick Clark at 281-479-7123.
(Found via the Houston Chronicle This Week.)
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Posted in General at 12:20 am by Paloma Cruz
Conquer your fear of public speaking! The Club-Med Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at 722-A Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena.
Toastmasters is recognized internationally as an organization that helps the average person 9and the not-so-average person as well) master the art of speaking in public.
For more information, call 281-924-7094.
(Found via the Houston Chronicle This Week.)
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07.19.05
Posted in General at 11:58 pm by Paloma Cruz
Houston Photobloggers’ Warren posted info on an experience he had recently while taking photos near the Port of Houston.
Watch Your Step
Well, after snapping a few of the water tower, a silver SUV pulled up wicked fast nose to nose with my brother’s truck. A fella got out of the SUV and proceeded to tell me what I was doing was illegal thanks to Homeland Security, and told me about a photographer who had taken pictures around the Port of Houston and the chemical plants and was now in jail (?). What I failed to realize as we were working our way through this area was the fact that we were 100 yards away from a Terminal of the Port of Houston (no, I didn’t know exactly what a ‘Terminal’ was until I asked). Terminal being any point where ships dock to transfer goods. Totally understandable I guess considering the world we live in.
I avoid confrontation, especially when I have my 5 year old son, and I don’t have all the facts. I was very accomodating, and to be honest, didn’t realize anything I was doing was illegal. I apologized and offered the film to him but he declined, taking my name and my brother’s license plate number instead. The whole experience was a tad nerve-racking and left a bitter taste in my mouth. I have a bad habit of getting lost in the moment, oblivious to everything around me. Lesson learned.
Laurie read my post and suggested I relate the story here, which I thought an excellent idea. This experience made me realize how little I know about the rights of photographers working in public (having worked in a commercial studio for almost 10 years). Laurie directed me to http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm for starters.
The thing that most people forget, if they don’t live near the chemical plants and the port, is that we’re in a high-security area. We’re in a high-risk area. When you hear about Houston being a prime target for terrorism, it isn’t Houston they’re talking about, it’s a few miles along 225 that meets a few miles along 610… and the innocent neighborhoods that happen to be in between.
Do you know what “shelter in place” means? Do you know to listen for the sound system, along Pasadena streets, annoucing an emergency (if needed)? Do you even know that the system is there?
I’m sorry this photographer had a bad experience. True, it could have been handled better. But I do understand why it happened.
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Posted in General at 12:21 pm by Paloma Cruz
The Harris County Master Gardeners is accepting applications for the fall Master Gardener class. This class will be held on Tuesdays from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. beginning Sept. 6 through Dec. 13.
Class location is 1202 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston, TX 77034. The cost is $150.00. Also, 60 volunteer hours are required to become certified.
Applications are available at www.hcmgap2.tamu.edu or call 281-991-8437 for more information.
(Found via the Houston Chronicle This Week.)
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Posted in General at 12:18 pm by Paloma Cruz
Sports Medicine department at Bayshore Medical Towers hosts exercise classes for “Senior Friends” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 8-9 a.m. These classes for for Senior Friends members only. For more information, please call 713-359-1213.
(Found via the Houston Chronicle This Week.)
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07.18.05
Posted in General at 7:50 pm by Paloma Cruz
South Main Baptist Church offers a variety of classes and workshops for the whole family. Here are a few:
- Group Cycling class: Thursdays, 7 p.m. and Mondays 10:15 a.m. $4 per class.
- Fitness classes: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Classes meet for kickboxing, body sculpting, pilates, step and more. Classes are $2 per class or $18 for a 12-class visit. Child care provided
South Main Baptist Church, Family Life Center, is located at 4300 Beltway 8 in Pasadena. For more information, call 281-487-8200.
(Found via the Houston Chronicle This Week.)
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