Humble Museum reopens in grand ceremony Written by David Tatchin Published: 17 November 2020
After a closure for three years due to damage suffered by Hurricane Harvey, the Humble Museum reopened formally in an all new location. The new museum is now housed in the former band hall of the Charles Bender Performing Art Center (located at 601 Higgins St.).
The opening ceremony took place Saturday, Nov.14th, during which many speakers shared their thoughts on the museum’s reopening.
Dr. Robert Meaux, who is the President of the Board of Directors for the Humble Museum, spearheaded the effort in getting the museum operational and setting up exhibits during the last few months, despite the countless challenges faced due to the COVID pandemic. He explained that the Humble Museum was ready to be occupied in Spring, but the pandemic put a further halt to a grand opening, forcing him and his wife to work in solitude setting up exhibits for several months. During his
Paula Settle prevails in Humble City Council Election Written by Tom Broad Published: 19 December 2020
One vote now separates the two candidates competing for Place 4 in the Humble City Council runoff election which was held on December 13.
Paula Settle prevailed in the election by one vote over challenger Arliss Bentley, with all 63 voting centers reporting. The official count, canvassed at Humble City Hall on Saturday morning, December 19 with the Humble City Council in attendance, was Paula Settle 301 votes (50.08 percent) and Arliss Bentley, 300 votes (49.92 percent).
The Harris County Election Administrator’s Office counted any additional military overseas, provisional and mail ballots that were received by 7 pm on election night, then delivered the certified results on Friday evening to Humble City Secretary Jenny Page.