Michael Jackson's doctor returns to work in Houston

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray, who is the subject of an investigation into the death of the singer, has returned to work.

The cardiologist has resumed work at his medical clinic in Houston for the first time since the late singer's death on June 25.

"He has not been able to earn a living since the death of Michael Jackson," his lawyer Ed Chernoff told the Associated Press. "His legal fees are enormous and his debts have mounted to the point where it is unclear whether he will be able to keep his house or support his family.

"His intentions are to attend to these patients who have continued to support him, despite the attention and despite the threats."

Man 18 charged with murder.

An 18-year-old man is in custody and charged with capital murder in the slaying last weekend of a 79-year-old woman as she unloaded groceries from her car at a northwest Harris County apartment complex.

Frank Anthony Benitez, 18, made his initial magistrate court appearance early this morning. He is accused of fatally shooting Muriel Kirkpatrick around 3:40 p.m. Saturday at the Landmark Apartments in the 2900 block of Barker Cypress Road.

A capital murder conviction carries the possibility of either life in prison without parole or death by lethal injection.

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Jersey Vilage Expanding Cop Shop

Jersey Village is set to go out for bids for its planned expansion of the city’s police department at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 16. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 16327 Lakeview Drive.
The firm of Hall, Barnum, Lucchesi, Architects is heading up the design work on the project, which will be the first expansion of the police department since its construction in the early 1990s.

The Council will also revisit its recent decision to prohibit putting out trash cans on garbage collection days and instead directing residents to only put out trash bags.

The decision was made after several discussions and the Council’s opinion that banning trash cans from curbs would improve the village’s aesthetics. However, Mayor Russell Hamley said he has received several communications from residents since the Council made the move to trash bags only and, in a recent newsletter, he said this issue spurred on more feedback from citizens than any other in his 10 years of involvement with city government.

In other City Council news, council members may meet on Thursday, Nov. 19 to attend a Harris County Mayors and Councils Association meeting at Monument Inn, 4406 Battleground Road, in Laporte.
Construction update

All of the new fire hydrants and related valves have been connected to the new water main on North Tahoe. Work has also been completed on the installation of new storm water system piping underneath two crude oil pinelines which cross the street from the west side to the east side. Work will continue to take place at the intersection of North Tahoe and Honolulu streets, where the contractor is installing storm sewer inlets and related piping.
The work is part of an $8.5-million bond, passed in 2007, which provides for larger storm water drainage features, replacement of water lines and road and sidewalk reconstruction to selected city streets.
Holiday event set

The city’s Recreation and Events Committee will be bringing the snow on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Carol Fox Park.
The committee’s Holiday in the Park event, from 1-4 p.m. at the corner of Senate and Jersey Drive, will feature two areas of snow, holiday vendors and Santa Claus who is expected to show up between 2-3:30 p.m.
For more information call the city at 713-466-2102.

CYPRESS & CY-FAIR TEXAS NEWS 2009

Fall 2009 Student Art Exhibition Opens
Cy-Fair - Cypress, Texas News
Posted Nov. 3, 2009

Don’t miss the Bosque Gallery’s Fall 2009 Student Art Exhibition set Tuesday, Nov. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 3.

This end-of-semester exhibition featuring the work LSC-CyFair visual art students have completed in their classes, not only showcases the students’ talents, but the breadth of LSC-CyFair’s art program as well.

Meet the artists at an opening reception set from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.

The Bosque Gallery is located in the Center for the Arts building on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

For information, call 832-482-1038 or go to LoneStar.edu/bosquegallery. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.


Community Millennium Humanities Forums Set at LSC-CyFair
Cy-Fair - Cypress, Texas News
Posted Nov. 3, 2009

Join the lively discussion on “Xenophobia: Is It Contagious?” at the Nov. 18 Millennium Humanities Forum at Lone Star College-CyFair.

Panel speakers will explore the definition of xenophobia as well as its symptoms and manifestations in today’s culture. Attendees are welcome to bring written questions to the session.

Three spring forums are also planned for Feb. 10, March 24 and April 21, 2010.

All forums will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Conference Center. Snacks and beverages will be available.

The forums are part of the Windows On the World program, which is designed to support teaching, cultural diversity and lifelong learning to enrich LSC-CyFair as well as the surrounding community.
For information, contact Stephen Mendonca at Stephen.J.Mendonca@lonestar.edu. Please mention you found this on CyFairMagazine.com.

Let the shopping begin! Early.
Cy-Fair - Cypress, Texas News
Posted Nov. 3, 2009

Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, Willowbrook Mall will open its doors at 6 a.m. so early-bird shoppers can get a jump on holiday gift giving. The shopping center will be open until 10 p.m. on Nov. 27. On Saturday, Nov. 28, Willowbrook Mall will open at 9 a.m. with shopping continuing through 10 p.m.*

To help today’s shoppers at Willowbrook Mall stretch holiday dollars and get greater value, the shopping center has planned a calendar full of exclusive shopping events, retailer sales and giveaways. In the MerryGiving spirit, from 6 a.m. to noon, while supplies last, shoppers can take advantage of the following:

GIFT WITH PURCHASE: Shoppers who spend $100 or more earn a $10 GGP Gift Card, while supplies last.
MARTHA STEWART LIVING SUBSCRIPTION: Shoppers who spend $100 or more can receive, while supplies last, a bonus one-year subscription to Martha Stewart Living magazine.
FREE HOLIDAY ‘MISTLE-TOTE:’ Shoppers will receive a free holiday ‘Mistle-tote’ that’s full of retailer goodies, including a booklet of ‘Ideas and Inspirations from Martha Stewart Living’ magazine, a Martha Stewart Living cooking utensil, recipe cards and retailer offers. These special holiday hand-outs will be distributed, while supplies last, to shoppers on both Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28.

Shoppers will find these fun holiday offers at the MerryGiving Gift Zone, which is located in Center Court near Sephora and will be easily spotted because it will be decorated with three giant red gift bags. For information on these events and giveaways, visit shopwillowbrookmall.com MerryGiving.com.

*Department stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at the shopping centers may keep different hours on Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28. Please call for exact opening and closing times.

Willowbrook Mall will be closed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.