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Kingwood Summer Fest !

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Kingwood's Summer Fest! This free, family-friendly event is a true highlight of the summer, bringing our community together in a vibrant celebration filled with fun and excitement.

Experience the Magic of Kingwood’s Summer Fest: A Day Filled with Joy, Delights, and Community Spirit! When: July 6, Noon to 5 PM Where: In the Vibrant Heart of Kingwood Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Kingwood’s Summer Fest! This free, family-friendly event is a true highlight of the summer, bringing our community together in a vibrant celebration filled with fun and excitement.…

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Nearly 30 HISD schools have COVID-19 in their wastewater, public health officials say - Published Aug 30, 2024

Public health officials detected COVID-19 in the wastewater of two-thirds of HISD schools two weeks into the start of the new school year, Houston Health Department officials said.

The department detected the disease in 29 of the 45 schools monitored as part of the department’s Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard. Dr. Jeanna White, deputy health authority for the Houston Health Department, said that COVID-19 levels have begun to plateau in recent weeks, but residents should remain alert and seek treatment if they experience any symptoms.

“For the past couple weeks, our wastewater numbers have been leveling out, meaning they’re not increasing,” White said. “But that’s not to say that people shouldn’t pay attention to their personal risks and health concerns. … If you have risks, comorbid conditions or just think you’re showing symptoms, you should still seek treatment immediately.”

The department’s wastewater dashboard, which tracks the presence of COVID-19 in the city’s sewer water, does appear to have evened out over the past month. Since late June, the viral load — defined as the number of viral pieces that entered a water treatment plant on a given day — has hovered around 300, less than half of the city-wide high reached in early 2022.

The dashboard displays data relative to July 2020. As of Aug. 19, the Houston Health Department reported COVID-19 levels to be just under three times those recorded in 2020. While this may seem alarming, data collected from wastewater treatment facilities is only a small part of the greater picture, White said.

“When you’re dealing with wastewater, you have to think about what data you’re capturing,” White said. “There are a host of factors that can skew data one way or another. If there was a concert or other big event, you might see a spike. Part of the reason we started looking at schools is because it provides an extra level of granularity to the data.”

School wastewater provides a more narrow sample that is largely limited to residents and families, White said. This can help eliminate outliers in the form of conventions and other events that bring people to the city.

But data shows some areas have fared better than others. Kingwood, for example, currently sits at a staggering 1800% of the viral load detected in 2020. That’s despite having just a fraction of Houston’s population.

Rebecca Schneider, a staff analyst for the Houston Health Department, said there are a host of factors that can result in higher COVID-19 numbers for certain regions. In particular, areas like Kingwood that had lower levels at the start of the pandemic tend to produce more alarming figures when upticks occur.

“You have to keep in mind that this is in comparison to July 2020. Places that had lower levels then might look really, really bad in 2024,” Schneider said. “With that in mind, Kingwood is one of the few areas where we are seeing an increase in the disease.”

Looking forward, White said the Houston Health Department will continue monitoring COVID-19 levels across the city and take appropriate action as needed. For the time being, residents should continue to take basic precautions to guard themselves from the disease.

Parents of students who attend schools where COVID-19 was recently detected should be on the lookout for any symptoms and seek treatment as needed. White said it’s important that parents keep their children at home if they believe they might be sick.

“It’s all about just maintaining those best practices,” White said. “Cover your cough, cover your sneeze, use hand sanitizer and distance yourself when you’re sick or you have a fever. The best tool against COVID-19 is prevention.”

COVID-19 has been detected in the following schools since Aug. 19:

Sharpstown International School

Scarborough Elementary School

Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School

Reagan K-8 Educational Center

Gabriela Mistral Center for Early Childhood

Milby High School

Lyons Elementary School

Ninfa Laurenzo Early Childhood Center

Sam Houston MSTC High School

Garcia Elementary School

Farias Early Childhood Center

Energized For Excellence Academy Elementary

Cunningham Elementary School

Crespo Elementary School

Cornelius Elementary School

Chavez High School

Challenge Early College High

Burnet Elementary School

Berry Elementary School

Barrick Elementary School

Brookline Elementary School

Braeburn Elementary School

Bonner Elementary School

Benavidez Elementary School

Park Place Elementary School

Sam Houston MSTC High School

Gallegos Elementary School

Edison Middle School

De Chaumes Elementary School

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Top Reasons to Choose Kingwood Cleaning Services for Your Home or Office

Maintaining a clean, organized, and healthy environment is essential for both homes and businesses. In Kingwood, Texas, professional cleaning services offer a reliable way to ensure your space stays spotless. Partnering with a trusted local provider, such as Superior Janitorial Services, can save time, enhance cleanliness, and promote a healthier environment. Here’s a look at the top reasons to choose Kingwood cleaning services for your home or office.

1. High-quality cleaning for residential and commercial spaces

Kingwood cleaning services provide comprehensive cleaning solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. With trained staff, professional-grade equipment, and industry best practices, these services ensure that every area—from kitchens and restrooms to lobbies and offices—is thoroughly cleaned. Superior Janitorial Services, in particular, is known for delivering high standards of cleanliness, making it a top choice for those seeking dependable results.

2. Time Savings and Convenience

Hiring a professional cleaning service in Kingwood allows you to focus on your priorities while they handle the cleaning. For busy homeowners and office managers, this is a major advantage. With regular, scheduled cleaning services, you can maintain a pristine space without lifting a finger. Superior Janitorial Services provides flexible scheduling to meet your needs, whether you require daily, weekly, or monthly services.

3. Healthier Indoor Environment

A clean space is a healthier space. Professional cleaning services use advanced techniques and cleaning solutions to eliminate allergens, bacteria, and viruses that can accumulate in high-touch areas. For homes, this means a safer environment for families; for offices, it contributes to a healthier workplace. With a focus on health and hygiene, Superior Janitorial Services offers disinfection services that help prevent the spread of illness, supporting both personal and public health.

4. Specialized Equipment and Eco-Friendly Options

Kingwood cleaning services use specialized equipment to tackle tough stains, dirt, and grime that traditional cleaning methods may not address. From high-efficiency vacuums to eco-friendly cleaning solutions, Superior Janitorial Services provides top-notch tools and options. They also offer green cleaning solutions, allowing you to keep your home or office clean while reducing your environmental impact.

5. Professional and Trained Staff

Professional cleaning services employ trained and vetted staff who are skilled in delivering efficient and thorough cleaning. By choosing a reputable Kingwood cleaning service like Superior Janitorial Services, you’re hiring experts who understand the best cleaning practices and use safe, effective methods. Each team member is trained to handle a wide range of cleaning tasks with professionalism and attention to detail, giving you peace of mind.

6. Customizable Cleaning Plans

Not all spaces have the same cleaning requirements. Kingwood cleaning services like Superior Janitorial offer customizable cleaning plans tailored to your needs. Whether you need deep cleaning for a special event, routine cleaning, or specialized services like carpet or window cleaning, they can create a plan that fits your schedule and budget.

7. Improved Productivity and Peace of Mind

For businesses, a clean workspace directly impacts employee productivity and morale. A tidy office creates a positive impression on clients and customers, while employees feel more focused in a well-maintained environment. Homeowners, too, benefit from a clutter-free, sanitized space, providing peace of mind and comfort. Superior Janitorial Services ensures that both homes and businesses in Kingwood maintain a welcoming atmosphere.

Conclusion

Choosing a professional cleaning service in Kingwood, Texas, is a practical and beneficial solution for homes and businesses alike. With exceptional quality, customizable plans, and a commitment to health and environmental sustainability, Superior Janitorial Services is a trusted partner for all your cleaning needs. Whether you’re looking for time savings, improved productivity, or a healthier space, Kingwood cleaning services offer a reliable solution for a cleaner and more comfortable environment.

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Whether you're having a birthday party, a family reunion or a community event, you want the day to be as memorable as possible. That means having the very best activities and decor for the event.

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You will find we have a large selection of party and inflatable rentals for any type of event. Our party rentals include: backyard parties, school festivals or field days, birthday parties, church events, community events, carnivals, graduation parties for high school or even college graduation parties, corporate events/retreats and team building exercises, and even HOA events.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

The American paradox of protest: Celebrated and condemned, welcomed and muzzled (AP) They’re hallmarks of American history: protests, rallies, sit-ins, marches, disruptions. They date from the early days of what would become the United States to the sights and sounds echoing across the landscapes of the nation’s colleges and universities during this activist spring. And just as much a part of that American history? Those same events being met with irritation, condemnation, anger, calls to desist, and at times the use of law enforcement and aggressive tactics to make that happen. Americans cherish the right to assemble, to speak out, to petition for the redress of grievances. It’s enshrined in the first of the constitutional amendments. They laud social actions of the past and recognize the advances toward equality that previous generations made, often at risk of life and limb. But those same activities can produce anger and outright opposition when life’s routines are interrupted, and wariness that those speaking out are outsiders looking to sow chaos and influence impressionable minds.

With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco’s broken Tenderloin streets (AP) Wearing a bright safety vest with the words “Safe Passage” on the back, Tatiana Alabsi strides through San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood to its only public elementary school, navigating broken bottles and stained sleeping bags along tired streets that occasionally reek of urine. Minutes later, Alabsi arrives at the Tenderloin Community Elementary School, where she is among several adults who escort dozens of children to after-school programs. Long known for its brazen open-air drug markets, chronic addiction, mental illness and homelessness, the Tenderloin neighborhood is also home to the highest concentration of kids in San Francisco, an estimated 3,000 children largely from immigrant families. A group of mothers fed up with drug dealers started the child escort services in 2008 after a child temporarily went missing. The program’s safety stewards guide the students along the cleanest and calmest routes, redirecting them to avoid people acting erratically or overdosing.

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Houston (AP) High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their property. A wide region was swamped from Houston to rural East Texas, where game wardens rode airboats through waist-high waters rescuing both people and pets who did not evacuate in time. “It’s going to keep rising this way,” said Miguel Flores Jr., of the northeast Houston neighborhood of Kingwood. “We don’t know how much more. We’re just preparing for the worst.”

Two women are seeking Mexico’s presidency. But the race is about a man. (Washington Post) The June 2 presidential election is shaping up as a clash over the very identity of Mexico, a nation of 130 million that’s intimately linked to the United States by trade, migration and culture. Is Mexico a young democracy sliding back toward authoritarian rule? Or a country that was never all that democratic—but finally has a government that looks out for the little guy? A win by Morena candidate Claudia Sheinbaum, 61, could cement the grip of a party that already controls the presidency, both chambers of Congress and two-thirds of Mexico’s governorships. She’s pledging to continue the policies of her mentor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the first president in modern times to emerge from the left. He’s one of the most popular leaders in Latin America. Morena’s dominance has raised concerns Mexico is returning to a one-party system of the kind that controlled the country for much of the 20th century.

Madonna’s concert transforms Rio’s Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor (AP) Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans. An estimated 1.6 million people attended the show, G1 reported, citing Rio City Hall’s tourism agency. A number of huge concerts have taken place on Copacabana beach before, including a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart that drew more than 4 million fans and was the biggest free rock concert in history, according to Guinness World Records.

UK water sports call for clean-up as sewage crisis deepens (Reuters) British water sports groups have joined forces to call on the government to clean-up rivers and seas, blaming the country’s sewage crisis for causing illness and cancelling events. Raw sewage has been dumped into rivers and seas more and more frequently in recent years by water companies, sparking anger in Britain, where voters blame a privatised system that prioritises profit over investment in infrastructure. The pollution is making swimmers, rowers, sailors and other users of British waters ill, say seven national governing bodies of water-based sports, including the Angling Trust, British Rowing and Swim England. Last month, rowers in Britain’s University Boat Race who for nearly two hundred years have celebrated by jumping into the River Thames were warned not to expose themselves to water because of high levels of E.coli bacteria from sewage spills.

Family Values or Fighting Valor? Russia Grapples With Women’s Wartime Role. (NYT) The Russian Army is gradually expanding the role of women as it seeks to balance President Vladimir V. Putin’s promotion of traditional family roles with the need for new recruits for the war in Ukraine. The military’s stepped-up appeal to women includes efforts to recruit female inmates in prisons, replicating on a much smaller scale a strategy that has swelled its ranks with male convicts. Recruiters in military uniforms toured Russian jails for women in the fall of 2023, offering inmates a pardon and $2,000 a month—10 times the national minimum wage—in return for serving in frontline roles for a year, according to six current and former inmates of three prisons in different regions of Russia. Dozens of inmates just from those prisons have signed military contracts or applied to enlist, the women said, a sampling that—along with local media reports about recruitment in other regions—suggests a broader effort to enlist female convicts.

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian drones (AP) As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east where the situation on the front line is worsening. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be united in prayer and called God an “ally” in the war with Russia. Officials in Kyiv urged residents to follow Orthodox Easter services online due to safety concerns. Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians to unite in prayer for each other and soldiers on the front line. A majority of Ukrainians identify as Orthodox Christians, though the church is divided. Many belong to the independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine. The rival Ukrainian Orthodox Church was loyal to the patriarch in Moscow until splitting from Russia after the 2022 invasion and is viewed with suspicion by many Ukrainians. Eastern Orthodox Christians usually celebrate Easter later than Catholic and Protestant churches, because they use a different method of calculating the date for the holy day that marks Christ’s resurrection.

Drones Changed This Civil War, and Linked Rebels to the World (NYT) In flip-flops and shorts, one of the finest soldiers in a resistance force battling the military junta in Myanmar showed off his weaponry. It was, he apologized, mostly in pieces. The rebel, Ko Shan Gyi, glued panels of plastic shaped by a 3D printer. Nearby, electrical innards foraged from Chinese-made drones used for agricultural purposes were arrayed on the ground, their wires exposed as if awaiting surgery. A laser cutter was poised halfway through carving out a flight control unit. The generator powering the workshop had quit. It wasn’t clear when there would be electricity again. Despite the ragtag conditions, rebel drone units have managed to upend the power balance in Myanmar. By most measures, the military that wrested power from a civilian administration in Myanmar three years ago is far bigger and better equipped than the hundreds of militias fighting to reclaim the country. The junta has at its disposal Russian fighter jets and Chinese missiles. But with little more than instructions crowdsourced online and parts ordered from China, the resistance forces have added ballast to what might seem a hopelessly asymmetrical civil war. The techniques they are using would not be unfamiliar to soldiers in Ukraine, Yemen or Sudan.

Israel, Gaza and the Law on Starvation in War (NYT) On March 19, Volker Türk, the United Nations’ human rights chief, said in an official statement that Israel’s policies regarding aid in Gaza might amount to a war crime. “The extent of Israel’s continued restrictions on the entry of aid into Gaza, together with the manner in which it continues to conduct hostilities, may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime,” he wrote. His comments made waves. Using starvation of civilians as a weapon is a serious violation of international humanitarian law, and a war crime under the Rome Statute, the treaty of the International Criminal Court, or I.C.C. Israeli and foreign officials told The New York Times last week that they were worried that the I.C.C. was preparing to issue arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials—including potentially over accusations that they prevented the delivery of aid to civilians in Gaza. (They also said they believed that the court was considering arrest warrants for Hamas leaders, which could be issued concurrently.)

The unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza hasn’t been seen since World War II, the UN says (AP) The world hasn’t seen anything like the unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza since World War II, and it would take at least until 2040 to restore the homes devastated in Israel’s bombing and ground offensive if the conflict ended today, the United Nations reported Thursday. The U.N. assessment said the social and economic impact of the war launched after Hamas’ surprise attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7 has been increasing “in an exponential manner.” It called the level of casualties—5% of Gaza’s 2.3 million population—“unprecedented” in such a short time. By mid-April, it said, over 33,000 Palestinians had been killed and more than 80,000 injured. About 7,000 others remain missing, most believed to be buried under the rubble. Abdallah Al Dardari, UNDP’s regional director for Arab states, told a U.N. press conference launching the report that almost $50 billion in investments in Gaza are estimated to have been wiped out in the conflict, and 1.8 million Palestinians have fallen into poverty. According to the report, the U.N. Human Development Index—which measures key issues for a long and healthy life, for gaining knowledge and for achieving a decent standard of living—has been pushed back more than 20 years in Gaza.

Israel wants to go into Rafah. It's taking a big risk. (WSJ) Israel insists on targeting Rafah in Gaza to eliminate Hamas. Its military will somehow have to thread the needle between not doing so much damage that it inflames international outrage, further impairs its crucial relationship with the U.S. and kills some of the Israeli hostages believed to be held there, while not going in so softly that it fails to rout Hamas and puts its own soldiers at risk.

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Bounce House Rentals In Kingwood Texas

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Whether you're having a birthday party, a family reunion or a community event, you want the day to be as memorable as possible. That means having the very best activities and decor for the event.

Boogie Bounce Houston can help you make the occasion simply unforgettable with our inflatable bounce house rentals and other Spring party rentals. We are the number one choice for Spring, Texas moonwalk rental and will make planning, setup and cleanup for the big day as simple as possible.

You will find we have a large selection of party and inflatable rentals for any type of event. Our party rentals include: backyard parties, school festivals or field days, birthday parties, church events, community events, carnivals, graduation parties for high school or even college graduation parties, corporate events/retreats and team building exercises, and even HOA events.

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Double Trouble #showtime #CastlewoodManor

Book Link From Amazon: American Marchioness and mummy-to-be Lady Gemma Lancaster Williams is up to her maternity toes with the soon to be completed renovations at Cherrywood Hall and the planning for the Prince of Kingwood Ball, a royal, society event. The startling find of a skeleton in the construction zone brings renovations to a grinding halt. History is about to get a big royal wake-up…

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5 Ways a Business Coach Can Help You Boost Your Business in Kingwood

Kingwood, Texas is a thriving community, and many entrepreneurs are flocking to the area to start or grow their businesses. However, with the increasing competition, it can be challenging to stay ahead and make your business stand out from the crowd. That

Kingwood, Texas is a thriving community, and many entrepreneurs are flocking to the area to start or grow their businesses. However, with the increasing competition, it can be challenging to stay ahead and make your business stand out from the crowd. That’s where a business coach comes in. A business coach can help you take your business to the next level and achieve your goals. In this post, we…

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Dublin Hound Cigars is a cigar shop with the largest humidor in Kingwood, TX! Owned and operated by Kingwood resident of 30 years, Les O’Farrell, we provide a relaxing environment for cigar smokers of all stages with a full humidor of multiple choices in both taste and to fit your wallet. We proudly offer the following:

Imported Cigars

Premium Cigars

Cigar Accessories

If you enjoy the experience of a good cigar are looking to find like-minded cigar aficionados in the Kingwood area, Dublin Hound Cigars is your premier destination! Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right cigar to fit your tastes. We also offer lockers and memberships. Call Dublin Hound Cigars or stop by today. If you love watching sports, we host sports events on our television in our cigar lounge.

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Rent A Bounce House In Kingwood Texas

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Whether you're having a birthday party, a family reunion or a community event, you want the day to be as memorable as possible. That means having the very best activities and decor for the event.

Boogie Bounce Houston can help you make the occasion simply unforgettable with our inflatable bounce house rentals and other Spring party rentals. We are the number one choice for Spring, Texas moonwalk rental and will make planning, setup and cleanup for the big day as simple as possible.

You will find we have a large selection of party and inflatable rentals for any type of event. Our party rentals include: backyard parties, school festivals or field days, birthday parties, church events, community events, carnivals, graduation parties for high school or even college graduation parties, corporate events/retreats and team building exercises, and even HOA events.

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Mario Universe

I'm a huge Mario fan. I received my very first Super Nintendo (SNES) when I was just five years old. I was sick and my dad was a fiend for new technology so this was his version of trying to make us both feel better. I loved it! Shortly after that I met my first step brother, Brandon, who was only three years older than me. He introduced himself to me by pointing finger guns up close to him on a mission to find the burglar in the house. So much personality! We bonded immediately. He was in an out of my life for a total of four long years as my father tried to figure out his relationship with his mother. We played video games together, got lost in giant sewer systems in (Kingwood) Houston, TX, chased ice cream trucks, rode bikes together, got in trouble together, played Barbies together and everything! He was like having a real brother. I miss our fun.

I still play video games today. I hate the idea of tossing away your childhood imagination and adorations to become a "mature adult". I just think maturity means handling your responsibilities and learning how to peacefully interact with other people and the environment. It doesn't mean stop imagining there are burglars in the house and using finger guns to stop them.

My two favorite stories in a video game are Twilight Princess and Super Paper Mario Wii. Both from #Nintendo.

"Ahem! Today I'll tell you the story of the lost book of prophecies."

"This prophetic book was a mysterious tome full of stories of future events. Of course, many people craved this book, wishing to glimpse their futures. But no person, after obtaining this amazing book, ever found happiness. The reason? The book held frightful secrets not meant for people's eyes. That book came to be called the Dark Prognosticus and was sealed away. This...is the tale of that forgotten book's last owner. It is a tale of love..." - gamefaqs.com

"Prior to the events of the game, Count Bleck went by the name Blumiere and was a member of the Tribe of Darkness, a group that had broken off from the Ancients after stealing the Dark Prognosticus in an (ultimately misguided) attempt to prevent its powers from being abused. One day, Bleck was found injured at the base of a cliff by a human girl, Timpani, and nursed back to health. Despite his father's warnings to stay away from humans, Blumiere became captured by her kindness toward him, sneaking out of his castle frequently to meet with her, and the pair eventually fell in love.

After learning his father had threatened Timpani and realizing their love could not survive there, Blumiere proposed to her, but before they could be married, his father abducted and banished the bride from their dimension, wiping her memory and cursing her to wander through worlds until the day she died, out of fear that her marriage to his son would dilute the blood of the tribe. Upon learning of Timpani's disappearance, Blumiere traveled through dimensions searching for her, unaware that she had been found barely alive by Merlon, a descendant of the Ancients living in Flipside, and turned into a Pixl known as Tippi in order to save her. It is implied by one of Carson's stories that he met Nastasia at some point during his search - after freeing a bat from a trap, he witnessed her transform into a woman and swear allegiance to him out of love.

Blumiere eventually returned home convinced that his love was gone forever. Believing life and existence to be meaningless without her, he stole the Dark Prognosticus against the wishes and pleas of his father, used its prophetic power to destroy his dimension, and decided to do the same to every world." -mariowiki.com

Then There is Twilight Princess

"The game begins with a youth named Link, who works as a ranch hand in Ordon Village. One day, the village is attacked by Bulblins, who carry off the village's children with Link in pursuit before he encounters a wall of Twilight. A Shadow Beast pulls him beyond the wall into the Twilight-shrouded forest, where he is transformed into a wolf and imprisoned. Link is soon freed by a Twilight creature named Midna, who offers to help him if he obeys her unconditionally. She guides him to Princess Zelda, who explains that Zant, the King of the Twili, invaded Hyrule Castle and forced her to surrender. The kingdom became enveloped in Twilight, rendering all its inhabitants besides Link and Zelda spirits. To save Hyrule, Link must first revive the Light Spirits by entering the Twilight-covered regions and recovering the Spirits' light from the Twilight beings that had stolen it. Once revitalized, each Spirit returns Link to his Hylian form. During this time, the ghost of a departed swordsman also appears to provide swordsmanship training that he had failed to pass on before he died, as well as information regarding Link's destiny in Hyrule.

Link also helps Midna acquire the Fused Shadows, fragments of a powerful dark relic. In return, she aids Link, and during his journey, he finds Ordon Village's children and assists the monkeys of Faron, the Gorons of Eldin, and the Zoras of Lanayru. After restoring the Light Spirits and obtaining the Fused Shadows, Link and Midna are ambushed by Zant, who takes the fragments. Midna calls him out for abusing his tribe's magic, but Zant reveals his power comes from another source, and uses it to revert Link to his wolf state. Failing to seduce Midna into joining forces with him, Zant leaves her to die by exposing her to the light. Bringing a dying Midna to Zelda, Link learns from her that he needs the Master Sword to lift Zant's curse, and she proceeds to sacrifice herself to heal Midna, vanishing mysteriously. Moved by Zelda's selflessness, Midna begins to care more about Link and the fate of the light world.

After gaining the Master Sword, Link is cleansed of the curse that kept him in wolf form. Deep within the Gerudo Desert, Link and Midna search for the Mirror of Twilight, the only known gateway between Hyrule and the Twilight Realm, but discover it is broken. The Sages there explain that Zant tried to destroy it, but merely managed to shatter it into fragments; only the true ruler of the Twili can completely destroy the Mirror of Twilight. They also relate that they once used it to banish Ganondorf, the Gerudo leader who attempted to steal the Triforce, to the Twilight Realm when executing him failed. Link and Midna set out to retrieve the missing shards of the Mirror. Once the mirror has been fully restored, the Sages reveal to Link that Midna is actually the true ruler of the Twili, usurped and cursed into her current form by Zant. Confronting Zant, Link and Midna learn that he forged a pact with Ganondorf, who asked for his assistance in subjugating Hyrule. After Link defeats Zant, Midna recovers the Fused Shadows and destroys Zant after learning only Ganondorf's death can release her from her curse.

Returning to Hyrule, Link and Midna find Ganondorf in Hyrule Castle, with a lifeless Zelda suspended above his head. Ganondorf fights Link by possessing Zelda and then transforming into a massive boar-like beast, but Link defeats him and the power Midna received from Zelda is able to resuscitate her. Ganondorf then revives, and Midna teleports Link and Zelda outside the castle so she can hold him off with the Fused Shadows. However, as Hyrule Castle collapses, it is revealed that Ganondorf was victorious, as he appears before them and crushes Midna's helmet. Ganondorf engages Link on horseback; assisted by Zelda and the Light Spirits, Link eventually knocks Ganondorf off his horse and duels him on foot before plunging the Master Sword into his chest. With Ganondorf dead, the Light Spirits revive Midna and restore her to her true form. After bidding farewell to Link and Zelda, Midna returns home and destroys the Mirror of Twilight with a tear. As Hyrule Castle is rebuilt, Link leaves Ordon Village, heading to parts unknown." - wikipedia.org

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Filing a Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship

On the off chance that you have require a best reasonable Texas Divorce Law encounter, Filing a Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship with the immense procedure!

Kingwood Divorce Attorney: Many times you will hear about divorce in connection with family law cases in Texas. I will say that the majority of people that walk through the door of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC are interested in discussing a divorce with us, but there are other sorts of family law cases that our attorneys represent clients in.

One of those sorts of cases is called a Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationships, or SAPCR cases for brevity’s sake. These cases involve a child whose parents were never married. If this describes the situation that you find yourself in then this blog post should be helpful for you.

SAPCR cases deal with the same sort of rights and duties for children that a divorce would. Conservatorship, possession, access, and support of a child are all covered in a SAPCR case. If you would like to file a case for your child you would file it with the same court that you would a divorce and would have to serve your child’s other parent just as you would a spouse if you wanted to divorce him or her.

It is even possible for a married person to file a SAPCR against their spouse just to have orders established for these issues with their children. The marriage would remain in place but there would be court orders that pertained to their children in the event that issues arose between them.

What happens, though, if you are not a parent to a child and want to file a SAPCR case to have your own rights and duties established as to a child? Can you even do this? The answer to those questions will be discussed in today’s blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC. To start off, we will need to determine if you can file and have a court hear your case.

Standing in a SAPCR case

The Texas Family Code contains the laws that are applicable in a family law case brought in our state. There are multiple different situations that you can qualify under in order to bring a SAPCR case. Obviously, if you are a parent to the child you can bring a SAPCR case. A governmental body like Child Protective Services (CPS) can file a SAPCR case on behalf of a child as well.

We see this with some frequency (unfortunately) when it comes to situations where CPS has received word of a child who may be the victim or abuse or neglect. In this situation, CPS would need to file a SAPCR case in order to get temporary conservatorship rights over the child in order to remove him or her from the home.

A key to having standing to file a SAPCR case in Texas is having had control and care of the child for six months preceding the filing of the SAPCR case- so long as the six months ended no more than ninety days before the day that the SAPCR was filed.

This is important if you are an aunt, uncle or grandparent that has had to shoulder the responsibility of caring for the child or a relative. Likewise, if you are a step-parent and the child and the child’s biological parent have resided with you for the same time period you also may bring a SAPCR suit under this standing requirement.

Mom vs. Dad

The Woodlands Divorce Attorney: By far the most common sort of SAPCR case involves you and the child’s other parent. If you are the mother of a child you may be interested in filing a SAPCR soon after the birth of your child in order to have the father legally recognized as the father of your child. This may take some genetic testing to be accomplished unless the father is willing to admit to paternity.

Once the father is established as a matter of law, you can have child support, possession, access and other rights and duties assigned within the final orders of your case. If you have friends or family members that have been through a divorce then their divorces likely covered the exact same areas for his or her children.

The only difference is that divorces cover aspects related to community property of spouses, as well as spousal support, while SAPCRs relate only to a child.

The Parental Presumption can hurt your chances to win conservatorship of a child

The actions of a parent are presumed to always be in the best interest of their child. With that said, if you are a relative like a grandparent then you have an uphill battle to fight in order to win conservatorship of a child in a SAPCR case. In that case, you must show that if a judge names the parent as a conservator of the child then the child’s health or emotional development will be significantly impaired.

The evidence that must be presented in court cannot be circumstantial or a “he said, she said” sort of thing, either. Rather, the evidence must be extremely specific and show a particular behavior in the parent that will cause harm to the child.

Basically, you cannot file your SAPCR and then expect to win conservatorship rights to a child based on a general idea that you would be the better parent to a child. That will not overcome the parental presumption and will cause you to have a negative outcome in your case.

Questions about SAPCR cases? Please contact the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC today

Spring Divorce Lawyers: If you are in a situation where you need to have orders established for a child but are not now and never were married to the other parent, you will need to file a SAPCR. To do so it is best to speak to an attorney to learn about your rights under Texas law. The attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC stand ready to meet with you to discuss the services that our office is able to provide to you in a SAPCR case.

A consultation with one of our family law attorneys is always free of charge and we are available to meet with you six days a week. Across southeast Texas, our attorneys have represented clients to successful results in SAPCR cases and we would be honored to speak to you about doing the same for you and your family ... Continue Reading

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Keep it to Yourself: Confidentiality in Texas Divorces

If you have need a best Law service, You can get better suggestions from Keep it to Yourself: Confidentiality in Texas Divorces with the great process!

Kingwood Divorce Attorney: The judicial system in the United States allows for open access to most court records and proceedings as a general rule of public policy. If you are considering divorcing your spouse in Texas there are some issues to consider and means to prevent your divorce from being a part of the public record.

Sealing the Record

To begin, the Texas law that pertains to court records being made public has a specific exception within it for family law cases. A claim made that sealing the record will not have an adverse effect on the public well being is a way for a judge to consider keeping your case documents and record private.

Private Documents

Another means by which parties to a divorce can keep their case private is to enter into a protective order and to have specific documents marked as private. This is especially important for parties who have financial, behavioral or other information that is sensitive in nature.  An attorney should be sure to mark at the top of a court filing, in bold letters, that the document contains sensitive data.

Mundane but private information such as driver's license numbers, birthdays and social security numbers are examples of information that can be protected.

Protective Order

As discussed prior, it is also possible to seek a protective order by filing a motion in the court your proceedings are occurring in. Also called a confidentiality order, you are able to list all the items that you want to keep confidential. It is often the case that parties agree to a protective order. Even if no agreement is reached on this issue, it is possible for one party to file a motion on their own.

In high profile divorce cases in Texas the parties can agree to insert a confidentiality clause in their Final Decree of Divorce. If a party violates this clause it won't prevent the information from getting out into the public realm, but it will give the aggrieved party legal recourse in the event that this occurs.

Collaborative Divorce

Family Law Lawyer Houston: Last, a collaborative divorce, one in which the parties avoid litigation for the most part and agree on the terms themselves without having a court intercede. Having an attorney who has the experience to assist in a collaborative divorce is crucial as well. Advising a client throughout the process can be the difference between an efficiently paced and private case and one that can devolve into courtroom mudslinging for all the world to see ... Continue Reading