Sagemont Church growth continues
South Belt residents traveling on Beltway 8 recently have likely noticed the massive construction efforts taking place at Sagemont Church.
The endeavor is part of the church’s $25 million renovation and beautification project.
Designs call for a new sanctuary, an educational space and extensive landscaping to be installed at the site.
The 170-foot cross erected on the church grounds last year was also part of the ongoing project.
In all, the renovations will provide roughly 120,000 square feet of new building space, according to church administrator Jim Green.
The sanctuary will serve as a place for worship and seat approximately 2,500. Multiple services are planned to take place in the new facility, Green said.
The educational space, which will consist of two separate wings stemming from the sanctuary, will focus primarily on teaching adults through the church’s iCONNECT program. Some classes will be geared specifically toward single adults and seniors.
Green noted the church already constructed an educational space for youths back in 2001.
New landscaping at the church is projected to cost approximately $750,000 and will be done in installments as the new facility is being built.
According to Green, the new center is expected to be framed up and “dried in” from outside elements by the end of December. The interior of the new facility, however, is not scheduled to be complete until September 2011.
Former JFD student found dead at home
A former Dobie student was found dead by his father Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the 9900 block of Southport Drive near Keese Drive at about 10 a.m.
Patrick Carver, 18, had reportedly been shot multiple times.
According to police, the boy’s father, Russell Carver, discovered his son in the front room of the residence.
Authorities said items were missing from the home but had not determined a motive at press time.
No further details were immediately available.
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