Bay Area Houston Magazine

Hometown girl featured in Houston Fringe Festival

A former “Bay Area” Houstonian who grew up in Friendswood and graduated from Clear Creek High in League City (and now working Los Angeles actress on stage and screen) is returning to her hometown as part of the 2017 Houston Fringe Festival, where she will dazzle audiences on Sept. 8 and 10 with her latest show, October Baby.

Councilman Dave Martin to host town hall meeting

Houston City Councilman Dave Martin will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Sept.14 at 6:30 p.m., in the Destiny Theater at Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway.

Veteran Vehicle Giveaway at Ron Carter Hyundai

Ron Carter Hyundai is giving two Houston-based veterans the keys to success – literally. Each of these veterans will receive a key to a Premium Pre-Owned vehicle from the dealership.

NASA’s Voyager Spacecraft Still Reaching for the Stars After 40 Years

Humanity’s farthest and longest-lived spacecraft, Voyager 1 and 2, achieve 40 years of operation and exploration this August and September. Despite their vast distance, they continue to communicate with NASA daily, still probing the final frontier.

A Bright Start to the New School Year

CCISD prepared to protect staff and students for Great American Solar Eclipse 2017

Backpack? Check! Lunch? Check! Safe Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses? Check!

Parents of students in the Clear Creek School District can rest easy knowing that on the first day of school when the Solar Eclipse makes its big debut in Houston, their children’s eyes will be protected for safe viewing of the historic event.

Only 26% of Republican Primary Voters Support the Bathroom Bill

Five surveys conducted over variety of legislative districts find that majority say the law is a distraction from real issues facing Texas

The Texas Association of Business conducted surveys in five GOP-controlled legislative districts across the state the week of July 24.

It took 100 years, but Ellington has finally arrived

By Mary Alys Cherry

Ellington International Airport came from rather humble beginnings, but you could say, with all honesty, this airport knows a thing or two about survival. It has survived an entire century of ups and downs.

Ike Dike at the top of Mayor Turner’s to do list

THE CLEAR LAKE Area Chamber’s Government Affairs Division drew quite a crowd when members held their quarterly meeting at Bay Oaks Country Club.

Little wonder they did. They had Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner as their speaker and invited Miss Texas USA Nancy Gonzalez to introduce the mayor.

Houston Methodist St. John cancer team gets new doctor

Dr. Jitesh Joshi recently joined Houston Methodist St. John hospital, advancing the hospital’s growing cancer program. Joshi is board certified in both medical oncology and hematology and is a member of the Houston Methodist Cancer Center.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Joshi lead our oncology team at Houston Methodist St. John in developing a highly advanced and collaborative cancer program that ensures local residents have a close-to-home option for their care,” said Dan Newman, CEO of Houston Methodist St. John Hospital.

Former Taylor Lake mayor running for District 36 Congressional seat

“We need a representative who actually works for the people.”

With that observation, Jon Powell, former mayor of Taylor Lake Village, announced his run for Congress to represent all of the 36th Texas Congressional District.

Movers & Shakers: Jill Reason

Name: Jill Reason

Occupation: Executive director Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre; Am also president of Clear Lake Panhellenic, Lunar Rendezvous Advisory Board chairman and Clear Creek Education Foundation chairman- elect

Hometown: Gainesville, Ga.

Current home: League City

Brother-sister team earns chance to vie at National Championships

Lakewood youths Paul & Celia Houston earned the opportunity to compete for the coveted Bemis Trophy as the LYC Youth sailors traveled to Rush Creek Yacht Club June 3-4 to race in the Chocopalooza Regatta, which was the Bemis Area F Qualifier.