Honoring a legacy of service

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Pastor Dave Welch

Faith leader, advocate, and friend to many, remembered for unwavering dedication to truth and civic engagement Pastor Dave Welch, a steadfast champion of faith in the public square and founder of the Houston Area Pastor Council, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was 64. In a special session that same day, the Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution 719 in his honor. Introduced by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the res…

Honoring a legacy of service

Malibu’s Mark Russo receives inaugural Mike Treinen Public Safety award A heartfelt tribute was paid to a late beloved deputy at City Council May 27 as an inaugural award bearing his name was presented to local resident Mark Russo.  Russo, who moved to Malibu 15 years ago, quickly immersed himself in service to his community. For the past 13 years, he has served as a member of the Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) program through the Los Angeles County…