South Belt Cleanup a success!
The daunting rain Friday, May 1, did not deter volunteers from showing up in droves on Saturday, May 2, for the fourth annual South Belt Cleanup.
More than 300 volunteers cleaned up approximately 6.25 square miles of roadways in the local area.
Volunteers cleaned up from the Gulf Freeway to Blackhawk, east to west, and from Fuqua to FM 1959/Dixie Farm Road, north to south. Volunteers did not clean Dixie Farm Road out of safety concerns.
A large group of volunteers was dispatched to the former C&D Burger Shoppe, which had become a dumping ground for large waste in recent years. Houston police also fined the current property owner for its disheveled appearance.
At press time, it was unclear how many pounds of debris were collected by volunteers at this year’s cleanup.
The annual event, organized by Knights of Columbus 9201 and the Sagemont Civic Club, is a collaborative effort with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s office, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Jerry Garcia’s office, City of Houston Solid Waste, Pasadena ISD, Pasadena ISD Police Department, Houston Police Dept and Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, along with other sponsors, partners and residents.
“Kudos to (event organizer) Mike Work for his vision and tireless leadership in spearheading this annual event,” said Sagemont Civic Club President Kay Barbour. “His efforts bring together our entire community – from young children to those 80+ – proving that when people unite with purpose, we can make a lasting impact.”
Organizers are already planning next year’s cleanup. The 2027 event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 3.
Results tallied from MUD, Clear Creek ISD elections
The results have been tallied from the May 2 MUD and school district elections, with new office holders taking the helm in multiple posts.
Longtime candidate Yen Rabe narrowly edged out her two opponents in the Clear Brook City MUD Position 5 race to replace Jim Bishop who was not seeking re-election after serving several years in his seat.
Rabe received 394 votes, while Dawn McDonald received 346 votes and Delfina (Fina) Govea received 23 votes.
In the Position 4 race, incumbent Jim Towey was defeated by challenger Karen Richards McMillan, receiving around 40 fewer votes than his opponent. McMillan received 392 votes to Towey’s 354.
Sagemeadow MUD and Kirkmont MUD did not hold elections this cycle.
In Clear Creek ISD, District 2 incumbent Jamieson Mackay will maintain his position, easily defeating challenger Ernest A. Hallman II. Mackay received 458 votes to Hallman’s 190 votes.
District 3 incumbent Arturo Sanchez will also maintain his seat, handily defeating challenger Gabriel Gonzales II. Sanchez received 1,122 votes to Gonzales’ 209 votes.
Terms are three years.
Pasadena ISD did not hold an election this cycle.
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