This Week's Headlines

City, county launch healthcare tool

City Council passes new A/C mandate

All 7 CCISD high schools score A on state tests

Car catches fire, driver flees

Hidalgo urges public input on budget

Flood Control holds public meeting

2 pedestrians killed in same spot

Arrest made in front of Leader

South Belt Chamber to celebrate 25th annual Evening of Cuisine

New automotive shop coming soon

School supplies donated to Fred Roberts

Flickinger to host 3 fall town hall meetings

Memorial Hermann nationally recognized

HMCL hosts back-to-school supply drive

UIL announces new heat safety rules for athletes

Sagemont Cowgirls receive recognition

Dobie football to open against Clear Springs Chargers

Dobie cross-country hits its stride at Wildcats’ invitational

South Houston flag football shows talents for Texans

South Houston flag makes Reliant trip

Cowboys’ past meets present at El Franco Lee

Memorial and Dobie kick off their season at home this week

San Jacinto College begins offseason softball workouts


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