This Week's Headlines

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 7-9

South Belt students to return to school

Garcia distributes backpacks

County to hold virtual flood meeting

Local pools close for summer season

Beamer roadwork continues

Memorial Hermann offers school tips

Guest editorial: PISD on attendance

DWI suspect arrested following chase

Meth arrest made near Edgebrook

Community distributes backpacks

Former Brook students now teachers

County dredges near hike-and-bike trail

South Belt family marks 3 generations of local Catholic Daughters court

High school sports action picks up the pace

Dave Campbell’s predicts Shadow Creek to win 19-6A football

Dave Campbell’s Texas football outlines District 19-6A expectations for 2026

Gonzalez earns elite recognition

Leader’s pickers contest resumes Aug. 27

Pasadena ISD coaches, administrators talk 2026 football

Texas Storm 4x800 champions


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 Alejandra Salinas:
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: Annette Ramirez 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: Kelly Hancock (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