This Week's Headlines

Election Day scheduled to take place Nov. 3

St. Luke permanently relocates to Riverstone

Church bell moves

Lozano spending again under fire

Thousands cast vote early

St. Luke makes historic move to Riverstone Ranch campus

Pct. 2 celebrates Halloween

Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow scheduled to take flight at Ellington Airport Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Pasadena Memorial High School releases 1st 6-weeks honor roll

Dobie marching band excels in UIL competition

Clear Brook High School Speech and Debate take on another competition

Lariaette of the Week, Oct. 23

Longhorns use big second half to retain beltway honors

JFD volleyball wins 20 matches

Dobie’s Jasso reaches state cross-country

UIL continues plan to officially recognize flag football

Ortiz welcomes family, friends at Richland College volleyball

Gators lead District 18-6A football

Bears honor top student-athletes

Girls basketball season nears start


Local Transportation Information

Department of Public Safety
Located at 111 Tri-Star, at Highway 3 across from Ellington Field. This office issues Driver Licenses, Learner's permits and official identification cards. The office is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. For information call 281-486-8242.

Houston Airport System
Hobby Airport
Hobby Airport, 7800 Airport Blvd., is used by approximately 8 million passengers annually. The airport is situated on approximately 1300 acres, with 400 improved acres for buildings, aircraft pavement and parking facilities.

Ellington Airport/Ellington Joint Reserve Base
On Highway 3 (Old Galveston Road) is a former military base now owned by the city of Houston. Ellington is used to support military and NASA, to act as a reliever airport for Houston Hobby Airport, to promote general aviation and provide space for airport related activities not requiring direct airfield access.

Metro Bus
The Houston Metro Bus serves the South Belt area with daily transit service from various locations within the area to Almeda Mall, Hobby Airport and downtown with transfers available to many areas including the medical center.

South Belt Park and Ride
The South Belt Park and Ride, 11755 Sabo Road has capacity for approximately 950 vehicles. The facility connects to the High Occupancy Vehicle lane of the Gulf Freeway. It features security, a shelter area and telephone access.

South Belt Pool and Ride
The South Belt Pool and Ride located on the Gulf Freeway between Fuqua and South Belt has capacity for approximately 450 vehicles. It is designed for car and van poolers and has direct access to the HOV lane. It, like the South Belt Park and Ride, features security, a shelter area and telephone access.

The Port of Houston Authority
The Port of Houston has been instrumental in the city of Houston's development as a center of international trade. About 88 steamship lines offer service linking Houston with 1,053 ports in 203 countries. It is also home to a $15 billion petrochemical complex, the largest in the nation and second largest worldwide.