This Week's Headlines

Nov. 4 elections head to 2026 runoff

Longtime resident Gilbert Aguilar dies

Aguilar dies at 93

Harris County launches online mosquito-borne illness tracker

Work on new Friendswood detention basin moves forward

Detention pond work continues

Pct. 2 arrests suspected fentanyl dealer

Seizure causes Scarsdale crash

Pedestrian killed in Beamer crash

Pct. 2 cracks down on local DWIs

Thompson names September Teacher of the Month

Stuchbery takes part in Punt, Pass and Kick

South Belt announces September Super Steers of the month

Lung cancer retains lead as top cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

Melillo students awarded Kindness Champion

Holocaust Museum Houston to offer free admission in observance of Veterans Day

Local schools participate in Dobie homecoming parade

Clear Brook High speech and debate team takes home state qualifications

Dobie FFA students participate in the State Fair of Texas Livestock Show

Lariaette of the Week, Oct. 30

Atkinson Elementary recognizes students of the month for September, October

Longhorns welcome all-in game at Manvel

Lutheran South boys’ runners take fourth place at 5A state

McDonald’s hoops celebrates $4M milestone

Lutheran South VB headed to regional

Thompson football completes dominant run

Girls’ hoops tip off Nov. 7

Mitchell lifts Pirate golf to win

Unbeaten Dickinson seeks 10-0 run in finale; will host Deer Park for 24-6A championship

Pioneer boys’ cross-country is fourth at TAPPS state


South Belt Area Elected Representatives

City of Houston

City Councilman District D: Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz represents city South Belt residents on the west side of I-45. 832.393.3001 fax: 832.393.3201 e-mail

City Councilman District E: Fred Flickinger represents city South Belt residents on the east side of I-45. 832.393.3008 fax: 832.393.3279 e-mail

City Council Members At-Large: City South Belt registered voters may vote in all At-Large races.

At-Large Position 1 Julian Ramirez:
832.393.3014 e-mail

At-Large Position 2 Willie Davis:
832.393.3013  e-mail

At-Large Position 3 Twila Carter:
832.393.3005 e-mail

At-Large Position 4 Dr. Letitia Plummer:
832.393.3012   fax: 832.393.3327 e-mail

At-Large Position 5 Sallie Alcorn:
832.393.3017   fax: 832.395.9426 e-mail

Mayor John Whitmire: 713.837.0311 e-mail

Houston City Controller Chris Hollins:
832.393.3460 e-mail

Harris County

County Judge Lina Hidalgo 713.274.7000 e-mail

County Commissioner Pct. 1: Rodney Ellis represents city & county residents west of I-45. 713.274.1000

County Commissioner Pct. 2: Adrian Garcia represents city & county residents east of I-45. 713.455.8104

County Attorney: Christian D. Menefee 713.755.5101

County Clerk: Teneshia Hudspeth 713.274.8600

Tax Assessor-Collector: Ann Harris Bennett 713.274.8000 Customer Service E-mail Address

Constable Pct. 2: Jerry Garcia 713.477.2766

Justices of the Peace Pct. 2, Pos. 1: Jo Ann Delgado 281.481.9630

Justices of the Peace Pct. 2, Pos. 2: Dolores Lozano 713.920.1828

State of Texas

Attorney General: Ken Paxton (800) 252.8011

Comptroller: Glenn Hegar (800) 252.5555

Governor: Greg Abbott (800) 843.5789

Lt. Governor: Dan Patrick (800) 441.0373

Secretary of State: Jane Nelson 512.463.5650

State Senator, District 11: Mayes Middleton 512.463.0111

State Senator, District 6: Carol Alvarado 512.463.0106

State Rep., District 129: Dennis Paul 512.463.0734

State Rep., District 144: Mary Ann Perez 512.463.0460

State Rep., District 147: Garnet Coleman 713.520.5355

U.S. Congress

22nd Congressional District Troy Nehls 281.485.4855

29th Congressional District Sylvia R.Garcia 202.225.1688
Houston office 832.325.3150

Senator: John Cornyn 713.572.3337

Senator: Ted Cruz 713.718.3057