Government
BY EMILY LINCKE
Community center opens in Atascocita
Following the Dec. 15 death of Humble City Council member Charles “Andy” Curry, the city accepted applications from Jan. 23-30— after press time—to ll the position. Stay tuned During the Jan. 22 City Council meeting, city ocials announced they opted to accept applications for Curry’s spot, which is Place 1. The term runs until 2027, according to the city’s website. Following the application Humble City Council seeks new member
The new $3 million Judge Ted Poe Community Center in Atascocita opened Jan. 13. At a glance The 8,500-square-foot community center was renovated by Harris County Precinct 3 from an existing building in Atascocita Park. “The Judge Ted Poe Community Center is a facility that will serve as a hub for learning [and] connecting community life,” Precinct 3 Commis- sioner Tom Ramsey said during the Jan. 13 event. What’s in a name The center is named for Poe, who represented U.S. Congressional District 2 from 2005-19. He also served as a Harris County district judge, prosecutor and a member of the United States Air Force Reserves.
The center features two large community rooms, among other amenities.
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Judge Ted Poe Community Center
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period, city ocials will interview prospective council members before making an appointment. Something to note Curry served on the council for 27 years.
Check it out The center features four classrooms, two large community rooms, a kitchen, a coee bar and an emergency generator. For a complete schedule of monthly activities, visit www.pct3.com.
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