People’s Choice winners announced
The winners of the inaugural People’s Choice awards in the annual South Belt Fourth of July Parade have been decided, with first-, second- and third-place winners being announced.
Winning first place in the People’s Choice Crowd Favorite category was Armenta’s Early Childhood Development.
The second-place winner for the People’s Choice Crowd Favorite award was the South Belt All Stars.
Taking home the third-place People’s Choice Crowd Favorite prize was San Jacinto College.
Previously announced winners from the 36th annual South Belt Fourth of July Parade included the following:
– Most Patriotic: Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia
– Best South Belt Spirit: Dobie High School FFA
– Most Original: Duckorama
– Judges’ Choice: Armenta’s Childhood Early Development
Catholic Daughters hold shoe drive
The local Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2292 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church has kicked off a back‑to‑school shoe and sock drive aimed at helping children in the community start the new school year with confidence and dignity.
The effort focuses on providing new shoes and new socks for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, with all sizes needed for kids, youth and teens.
Donations will be accepted before/after Mass on July 25–26 and August 1–2 at St. Luke the Evangelist, located at 11011 Hall Road, with collection sites in both the Education Building and the main church entrance.
Donations may also be dropped off at the church office Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All items must be new, and the group notes that every contribution directly benefits children in the community.
For additional information, residents can contact the organizers at eileen.ellicles.cda@gmail.com. See related ad on Page 7.
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