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Uber, changing perspective on the paid ride industry

The Leader has mapped three destinations from our offi ce at 3500 E. T C Jester Blvd –

The Heights General Store, Big Yoga and Petrol Station – above shows pricing to each.

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A Houston-based oil and gas parts manufac-turer will be expanding its operations “in dra-matic fashion,” according to its president, with the opening of a new manufacturing facility and offi ces in the Greater Inwood area.

Stewart Tubular Products is currently con-structing a new facility consisting of thousands of square feet of manufacturing and offi ce space, located at the intersection of N. Houston Rosslyn Road and Deihl Road. The company manufactures parts for oil & gas fi elds around the world, and the company currently employs 180 people at its current location, and the new facility will likely double the company’s pro-duction capacity.

“We’re looking to keep on about 100 to 120 and also create about 100 new jobs,” President Steve Samuel said. “I think the local businesses and restaurants will defi nitely benefi t. All of our guys are going to eat lunch somewhere, of course.”

Among some of the open positions include machinists, inspectors and other warehouse jobs and various other skilled labor positions, Samuel said.

“These are all good paying jobs,” Samuel said. “We don’t have any minimum wage-type positions.”

The new facility represents not only growth

for Steward Tubular and the surrounding area, but also a change in the approach to the com-pany’s manufacturing, Samuel said.

“Oil machines of the past were dingy and not safe places to work,” Samuel said. “We’re trying to change that and upgrade the environ-ment.”

Samuel said the current targeted completion date is mid-December or January.

Wayne Norden, president of the Near North-west District, said its “very encouraging” see jobs moving back into an area that had previ-ously seen stagnant levels of development.

“Last year we had $88 million in renova-tions and redevelopment of warehouses in this area,” Norden said. “Commercial property values jumped nine percent last year. The year before it was a six percent increase and prior to that it was pretty much fl at.”

Welcoming businesses like Stewart Tubular sends good signals to other businesses and res-idents about the area becoming a destination for economic redevelopment, Norden said. Not only is the area’s location and increasing attention from restaurants and retail establish-ments a driving force for economic develop-ment, the area still has plenty of space.

“People are starting to recognize this area as they’re sick of the commute into the city and we still have plenty of land available,” Norden said. “In a way, this community is being rediscovered by man developers and homeowners.”

Stewart Tubular brings 200 jobs into Greater Inwood

Business Spotlight: LA Crawfi sh

Contributed renderingA rendering of the new Stewart Tubular Products facility located near Antoine and Tidwell – move in is scheduled for late this year.

Foodies looking for an eclectic mix of east-meets-west fl avors might fi nd all they want and more at the recently opened LA Craw-fi sh on West 43rd Street.

The chain opened its newest location at 6439 West 43rd Street, inside suite 290, about seven weeks ago and owner John Thai said more and more customers are coming out to try their selec-tion of fi sh, shrimp, chicken and more. The restaurant is open Sun-day through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday,

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For the past year and a half, the City battled with the paid ride industry on changing paid ride rules and regula-tions. On Aug. 6, city offi cials approved new paid ride rules, altering the chapter that cov-ers regulations on taxis, limos and even airport shuttles. With support from Mayor Parker and city council, trans-portation services like Uber, can now drive you to and from your destination with the touch of a button.

The local transportation service, Uber, launched in San Francisco, California fi ve years ago. Since opening, in California, the company has expanded across the country and is now celebrating enter-ing 100 cities – offering free rides through this past Labor Day weekend.

With the rise of transporta-tion services like Uber, we’re entering a world where people can get from point A to point B and not have to drive. But for Uber, getting from point A wasn’t so easy. Uber battled with the City for over a year, and taxi companies opposed much of the proposal to amend Houston paid rules. In the end, most of the de-

bate came down to insurance – when should the vehicle be covered by commercial rather than personal insurance?

Many disagreed, noting that these transportation companies should and must have insurance that kicks in the moment the driver engag-es in business.

In the end, Uber and the paid ride industry movement made it to point B and can take you to your destination at a fl at and affordable rate – the catch being you aren’t covered by insurance along your ride and the company isn’t liable in the event of an injury. As long as you agree to the terms and conditions, where to?

What is different about the paid ride industry is its accessibility. The Uber app can be downloaded on to your phone through the apple store or Google Play, and after standard sign-up pro-cedures, a car can be to you within minutes. Through the app., you designate a pick-up location and can see on your phone screen how far an Uber drive is from your exact loca-tion. After setting a location, you enter a drop-off location

Photo by Christina MartinezMario Villarreal has been driving for Uber since their launch in February and says getting people safely to their destination is important to him.

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Oak Forest Kroger renovation ahead of schedule

When West 43rd Street Kroger Store Di-rector Jeff Bailey last spoke to The Leader about his store’s $5 million renovation, he said that it would be complete by the holidays 2014. Now, thanks to contractors and crews working through the nights, the work is due to be completed several months early. Wednesday, September 24 is the scheduled opening ceremony for the ‘new’ Kroger, which has actually main-tained regular shopping hours throughout the construction. The parking lot, a por-tion of which has been utilized by equip-ment for the renovation, will be cleared the week of September 15. In conjunction with the celebration, special offers will be available to shoppers.

Bailey said that they are 85% complete with all work and grocery products are

permanently in place on shelves. All that remains is the addition of some fi xtures and touch screen cash registers at check out. Once everything is in place, the store will be painted.

He said he’s gotten positive reviews about the new wider aisles as well as the natural foods section, with new bulk bins. Bailey also is proud of his store’s new part-nership with the Greenwich Village-based Murray’s Cheese, who source their artisan cheeses from around the world. “I’ve got-ten a lot of complements from shoppers about our cheese section,” said Bailey.

Retail roundupChipotle is now open at 1249 N Loop,

joining Sprint in the new retail develop-ment. Raintree Commercial president Corey Ferguson’s tells The Leader there is one spot left in the complex. Located on the end beside Sprint, the space is 1,150 square feet and is available for $49 per square foot for the year. Ferguson said that due to parking constraints there are some restrictions to how it can be used (for ex-ample - no more restaurants), but that it would be ideal for an offi ce some kind. Fer-guson also touts the fact that the complex is seen by 200,000 cars a day in passing. If interested in hearing more about the prop-erty, e-mail [email protected].

The Oak Forest Shopping Center looks

to have their last tenant. When The Leaderlast talked to Weingarten Realty, it seemed that a bakery was going to move into the space, but now signage states that Math-nasium is coming soon. According to their web site, Mathnasium Learning Center is a franchise which offers “an excellent blend of owning a business while mak-

ing a positive impact on children.” They do math tutoring K-12 and give home-work help. There are several franchises in Houston already, including Mathnasiums in Bellaire and Memorial City.

Dan Braun of Braun Enterprises said that the Heights Retail Center, 250 West 20th St., now has all its tenants. In addi-tion to Zoes Kitchen, which The Leader re-ported this summer in Nibbles, there is a Snap Kitchen and TCBY as well as Kriser’s which provides natural pet food and prod-ucts and natural grooming services. Stay tuned for new tenants at Braun’s 4721 N. Main retail center.

IndyQuest Properties now openRealtor Holly Inderrieden, who co-

owns IndyQuest Properties with husband Creston, writes that their real estate bro-kerage fi rm is now open at the corner of Shepherd Drive and I-610 next to Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

PACE Preparatory Academy still enrolling

The new PACE Preparatory Academy has opened its doors for its fi rst offi cial year under the new name and at the new location at Oaks Christian Church, 1216 Bethlehem. PACE (formerly Hope Epis-copal Day School) is directed by Terri Corbitt, a veteran elementary school teacher. Limited spaces are available for fall enrollment. Contact 713-686-8081 or offi [email protected]. Visit them online at Paceprep.org.

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Photo by Betsy DensonKroger shopper Zelma Williams fi lls up at the bulk bins in the natural foods section.

and can quote how much your fare will be. The app. also has features to choose what type of ride you would like. There is the standard UberX – which is stan-dard Uber cars like a Jeep, Prius, or some sort of sedan. There is UberXL and SUV for groups that need more space getting to their destination. And there is Uber’s Black Car for a more pristine ride.

The app. usage is all done through your phone. Once you pick your car and order a ride, the application notifi es you when the driver is on the way – and visually shows you how far away they are – and when they arrive.

Payment is also done through the app. When signing up, add your payment of choice and fare is paid through the app. – no cash handling is involved.

Uber can pick you up wherever you are, with however many guests you have, and you can pay with your card on fi le and even split the fare between guests.

To give face to how much an Uber ride would cost, The Leader has mapped three destinations from our offi ce at 3500 E. T C Jester Blvd: The Heights General Store, Big Yoga and Petrol Station.

From The Leader to the Heights Gen-eral store, fare is quoted between $6 and $9. From The Leader to Big Yoga off of Allen Parkway, fare is quoted between $11 and $15. From The Leader to Petrol Station, fare is quoted between $5 and $6. There are no surcharges and there is not a meter running calculating your fare.

So who is it that is behind the wheel driving you from point A to point B? The company’s foundation is centered on

the concept of connecting a person that needs a ride, with a driver that can give a lift. Essentially, your driver could be your neighbor in Garden Oaks or could be Antionette Gonzales who lives in North Houston, a mom of three boys who drives a school bus for Aldine Independent School District and also drives for Uber part time. Gonzales starting driving for Uber while she was off from work in the summer and wanted to make some money in her spare time. With Uber, Gonzales said she just paid for her grand daughter’s back-to-school clothes, pays extra bills and most importantly to Gonzales – make connections.

“If you’ve had a bad day and you pick up the right person, they can turn your whole day around,” Gonzales said. “I’ve had some really bad days and some of my riders have turned my day around with our conversation. It’s funny how people can make your day like that.”

Something that is important to Uber driver, Mario Villarreal, is giving a help-ing-hand to those who need it most. Vil-larreal moved to Houston from Browns-ville last August for a job, but left after the pay was not meeting Villarreal’s expecta-tions. Villarreal says he has always been the designated driver with his friends and family and wanted to make money doing it. So he found Uber.

“There’s a bar on every corner and when people are going home there isn’t always a taxi around or available – that doesn’t make sense,” Villarreal con-

tines, “I think I owe it to my family and friends to be that helping hand that gets people home safe at night. That’s reward-ing to me.”

Gonzales and Villarreal both make their own hours, make their own sched-ules, can regulate how much money they make and love driving for Uber.

Houston is fi nding balance in encour-aging new business, supporting the free market and establishing a safe and fair business climate for Uber riders and the paid ride industry. Every driver you come across may not be a conversation starter like Antionette Gonzales or Mario Gonzales, but Uber is making strides in changing the way people view transpor-tation services with the help of drivers like these two.

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Photo by Christina MartinezAntionette Gonzales is a mom of three, works part-time driving a school bus for Aldine Independent School district and says making connections with Uber riders can change her bad days to good days.

from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.The restaurant’s menu offers a blend

crawfi sh, blue crab, shrimp, oysters, chicken wings, gumbo and even Pho. Thai said the choices attract a diverse clientele, but once people try it, “they’re hooked.”

“Right now, my biggest problem is get-ting people to know that we’re here and we have plenty to offer,” Thai said.

LA Crawfi sh also provides numerous dipping sauces alongside ketchup and mustard mainstays, including Cajun hot sauce, Siracha and butter for crawfi sh.

A selection of domestic and imported beers are also available, and customers can enjoy their meals on an outdoor pa-tio, weather permitting.

Thai said options like Pho provide an affordable, healthy alternative to the classic fried seafood offerings on LA Crawfi sh’s menu. Chicken wings are also offered for those looking for other, spicy alternatives.

“I’ve eaten at many places over the year and I feel like we have better chicken wings than Buffalo Wild Wings or Wing Stop,” Thai said.

Among some of the limited specials offered by LA Crawfi sh include Two-

Twenty-Two Tuesdays, which offers Blue Crab for $2.22 each when ordered in threes. Wacky Wednesdays also fea-ture $1 off shrimp, $2 off snow crab and $3 off king crab.

Thai said his best compliment came from a set of customers who said they moved from Louisiana.

“They decided to give our food a shot and by the end of their meal they all came up and said we’ve got the Cajun fl avor down just right,” Thai said. “We’re fully confi dent in the fl avors we have to offer here.

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The Leader Athlete SpotlightReagan High School Varsity Volleyball

Kamryn Linton, Setter

Q: Who is your favorite athlete?A: My favourite woman athlete is Melorie Pardo, setter for LSU.Q: Who is your celebrity crush?A: My Celebrity crush is Matt Anderson.Q: What music do you listen to before a game? A: My pump up music would have to be Joyride by Amir Obe.Q: What are your plans after high school?

A: I plan on playing collegiate volleyball, I would like to play for Louisiana State University or Iowa State.Q: What’s something most people don’t know about you or something you would want them to know?A: Most people don’t know that I am very family orientated. Family comes fi rst before any-thing.

Kamryn is a sophomore and has been playing volleyball for three years – two at Reagan and she has set two goals. “The goal for myself is to enhance my ability to move the ball around and learn more plays for my hitters and for us to make it to playoffs.”

Movie night at St. Stephen’s

Families are welcome at movie night, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, in the fellowship hall. Ad-mission is free. The church will provide popcorn and lem-onade.

The VIPs welcome adults age 50+ to attend a luncheon Thursday Sept. 11. Games begin at 9:30 a.m. Entertain-ment is at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. The cost is $8 per person. RSVP to the office by Sept. 9.

St. Stephen’s United Meth-odist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For informa-tion, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org.

Yard sale at St. James Lutheran

St. James Lutheran Church, 1502 W. 43rd St., will hold a yard sale benefiting the Church Repair Fund, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6, on the church front lawn.

Items for sale include cloth-ing, women’s evening wear, and business suits, house-wares, toys, furniture, books, home accessories, and miscel-laneous items.

Food items will also be available for purchase..

The St. James Family Life Center is seeking book do-nations for its children and young adult library set to open on Sept. 21.

For information, call 713-686-1577.

Cooking with Father Clint spaghetti dinner at St. Rose

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman, will host “Cooking with Father

Clint” Spaghetti Dinner, from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 6.

Tickets are $8 and the meal includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread and drinks. Takeout is available and des-serts will be sold. The funds will be used for scholarships and to help put on the two ACTS retreats each year. The men’s retreat will be held Oct. 23-26. The women’s retreat will be June 4-7, 2015.

For information call 713-692-9123 or visit the website at www.stroselima.org.

Fresh Start and dedication of sports court at St. Mark’s

St. Mark’s United Method-ist Church, 600 Pecore, will hold Fresh Start at 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Sept. 7, with worship, Bible study, and com-munity life. The sports courts dedication will be from 4-6 p.m. and will include games and food.

For information, call 713-862-3104 or visit www.smumc.org.

Free pancake breakfast at St. Matthew’s

The Lydia Circle has changed their meeting dates and time. The next Lydia meeting is at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7, immediately following the free pancake breakfast.

Sunday morning worship and Children’s Church starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. A Wednesday evening prayer and praise service with Holy Communion begins at 6:30 p.m.

St. Matthew’s United Meth-odist Church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd.

Call 713-697-0671 or visit www.stmatthewsmethodist.org.

Garage sale at Oaks Christian Church

Oaks Christian Church, 1216 Bethlehem, will be hav-ing their annual rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Brown Bag Sale on Saturday will be $2 for everything one can fit into a brown paper bag.

Call 713-688-7761 for infor-mation.

Elvis is coming to White Oak Baptist

Vince King, “Elvis Tribute Artist” is coming to White Oak Baptist, 3615 Mangum Rd., at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, for a benefit dinner/performance.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $15 per person for the performance as well as a meal.

For information or to pur-chase tickets call the church office on Monday or Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon at 713-682-3643.

ASVAE in concert at All Saints

All Saints Catholic Com-

munity, 215 E. 10th St., for the sixth season will host a Gala concert featuring the All Saints Vocal Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Rick Lo-pez, will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 14.

Guest soloists will be Tenor Angelo Ferrari and Bass Edu-ardo Lopez de Casas. The All Saints Cultural Arts Series is a cultural outreach program which brings the music of the world to the community free of charge. A light meal is also served after every event.

For information, call 832-641-6319 or e-mail [email protected].

First Baptist Church Heights welcomes new pastor

The Rev. Larry Young and the members of First Baptist Church Heights, 201 E. 9th St., welcome C. David Harrison aboard as Executive Adminis-trative Pastor. The Rev. Har-rison received his M.A. from Dallas Theological Seminary and is an Adjunct Professor at Houston College of Biblical Studies.

For information visit the Facebook page “First Baptist Church Heights” or the web-site at www.fbcheights.org.

BETTER SCHOOLS EQUAL BETTER COMMUNITY PANELThe Houston Heights Assoc. Education Committee

Come learn about the changes happening at Heights public schools, how they continue to be a great option for Heights children, and how the community can help. The meeting will be at 7 p.m., Sept. 8, at the Heights Fire Station, 107 W. 12th St. Informa-tion: [email protected].

BREAKFAST CONNECTIONGreater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce

Take networking to the next level at this new supercharged annual breakfast. Learn new networking skills from expert Bonnie Karpay. The breakfast will be from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Sept. 11, at the Sheraton Houston Brook-hollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West. Buy one member ticket and receive a non-member ticket free. Call or visit the website to register and purchase tickets. In-formation: 713-861-6735, www.heightschamber.com.

HEIGHTS GARDEN CLUB 1015 Arlington

The Heights Garden Club will have their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 13, at 1015 Arlington. Zone 9 Tropicals Nursery will be featured. They specialize in rare and uncommon tropical and semi-tropical plants. There will be a short talk about using these plants in landscaping. Attendees will receive a plant. Admission is free.

For information visit www.heightsgardenclub.com.

LEGIONNAIRES STEAK NIGHTAmerican Legion Post 560

Come out for a good meal and support the Legionnaires. Steak dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out Sept. 19. The Post is located at 3720 Alba Rd. In-formation: 713-682-9287, www.americanlegionpost560.org.

STRUT YOUR MUTTBest Friends Animal Society

Throw on some comfy shoes, leash up the dog and Strut your Mutt in the Best Friends Animal Society’s second annual fund-rais-ing event from 7 a.m.-noon, Sept. 20. A leisurely dog walk and fun run will be followed by a doggie-themed festival that includes pet contests, photos, doggie goodies, fun activities for the whole family, including food and refreshments. The event will be at T.C. Jester Park, 4201 West T.C. Jester Blvd. Choose from a 2.2 mile fun run or a 1.5 mile walk. Information: 435-644-2001, ext. 4617 or [email protected].

BLACK TIE AND BOOTS CHAIRMAN’S GALA Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce

Here is the chance to dust off those boots and bring out the bow tie again. The gala will be from 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West. There will be fine dining, card games and silent and live auctions. Get

a head start bidding on auction items this year by commenting on the Gala Auction Event on the Facebook Page. Call or visit the website to purchase tickets. In-formation: 713-861-6735, www.heightschamber.com.

RIGOLETTOOpera in the Heights

Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi is about how a lecherous duke, an innocent girl, and a fatherís curse make a court jester a broken man. The performance begins Sept. 26 and runs through Oct. 5. The opera will be sung in Italian with English surtitles projected above the stage. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit the web-site. Information: 713-861-5303, www.operaintheheights.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS CONVENTIONHoliday Inn Resort

The 2014 Overeaters Anony-mous Houston-Galveston Con-vention will take place Oct. 3-5 at the Holiday Inn Resort on the Beach, 5002 Seawall Blvd. Anyone seeking relief from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia or other eating disorders is welcome to attend. Visit website for registration forms. Information: [email protected], www.oahouston.org.

MANNA INAUGURAL FUNDRAISERMinistry Assistance of the Near Northwest Alliance

MANNA is celebrating 25 years in the community. A fund-raising

event will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1, in the parking lot of the MANNA Resale Store, 1806 W. 43rd St. This event will be a BBQ dinner and silent auction. Tickets are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the store or online. Information: 713-504-5486, [email protected], www.manna-houston.org.

SHRED FOR KOMENComputer Wiz

Bring all old, personal papers into the secured bin and once a month, it’s shredded on site and picked up by Texas Security Shredding at Computer Wiz, 511 Garden Oaks Blvd. Also bring old computers, monitors, printers, hard drives, floppy disks and CDs for recycling. Information: 713-979-4500.

Reunions

100TH ANNIVERSARY RIBBON CUTTINGSan Jacinto Alumni

The San Jacinto Alumni will have a ribbon cutting 10 a.m. Sept. 6, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the original building in September 1914. Coffee and sweets will be served in the HUB Building at 9:15 a.m., followed by the ceremony in the newly remod-eled auditorium for the meeting. Also celebrating is the class of 1949 65th reunion. There will be a guest speaker. Come dressed in the style of clothes worn back in the day. After the meeting, there will be guided tours and a deli-

cious Mexican buffet of chicken and beef fajitas. The cost of the luncheon is $10. Information: [email protected].

ST. PIUS X 50TH REUNIONThe St. Pius X Class of 1964

50th Reunion is Sept. 19 and Sept. 20. Please contact Lauren Power if the invitation/informa-tion has not been received. Infor-mation: [email protected].

Ongoing

SENIOR GAME DAYCandlelight Park

There will be two senior game days on Wednesday and Thursday each week beginning at 9 a.m. at Candlelight Park, 1520 Candle-light Dr.

Call 281-989-4589 or 713-682-3587 for information.

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When decay has not destroyed too much of the baby tooth, it is important to try to save it. It is important because it helps the permanent tooth to erupt into the proper space. If the tooth were extracted, the remaining teeth might crowd together to fill the space, and thereby block out the permanent tooth.

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We often talk about God as if He is an object to be contemplated or prayed to and that he resides in a faraway place we call Heaven. But, God is a subject

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Sunday - Bible Study For All Ages .. 9:30am Morning Worship ............ 10:45am Age Graded Zones ...........6:15pmWed. - Prayer Meeting & Missions Organization .....................6:15pm

Dr. John W. Neesley - Senior Pastor

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Community since 1948Reverend Noelie Day

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1624 W 34th • 713-686-7689www.gospeltruthchurch.org

Sunday 10:30 am Worship and The Word

Children’s ChurchWednesday 7:30 pm

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