This Week's Headlines

4 Pasadena ISD high schools nationally recognized

Luncheon focuses on education

PISD, SJC, UHCL share stage

Officials promote prostate screening

Man killed after jumping from vehicle

Garcia addresses luncheon

Chamber to host Evening of Cuisine

Pasadena ISD fine arts sets dates

Pct. 2 promotes Britt, Suarez

Thompson cheer celebrates Red and White Weekend

Pct. 2’s Garcia holds annual State of the Precinct luncheon

Lariaette of the Week, Sept. 4

Vehicle strikes Sageglen sign

New Choate Road signal appears

Clear Brook Speech and Debate takes on a new season

Cowgirls of the week

County promotes prostate screening

Longhorns to host Oilers to open 19-6A action

CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor holds 2026 ceremony Sept. 19

Dobie boys’ runners compete at Region 3 Preview invite

Lexie leads Lamar

SBGSA honors longtime contributor Ramirez

Deer Park, Barbers Hill emerge in 18-6A football pack

Aguirre leads Pasadena

BHI serves up 2026 season

JFD runners pick up speed at Region 3 Preview in Huntsville


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