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February 2016

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KEEPING THE PROMISE INSIDE STORIES n When Your Home Was Built, Did the Contractor Lay the Foundation Based on a Plan or a Guess? n Colony One Auto prepares for 25th Anniversary n Protect your business by planning ahead n Golden scissors: Missouri City resident has styled hair for 50 years Political ad paid for by Troy Nehls campaign.

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Valentine’s and Ballots

Michael Sudhalter Editor

Welcome to February!

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f you still have your New Year’s Resolution intact, congratulations to you, because most of us gave up on ours a couple of weeks after we sang Auld Lang Syne.

With that behind us, we’re already thinking about cards, chocolates, flowers and date nights of Valentine’s Day. For those who are in love, there’s no better time than Feb. 14 to celebrate a relationship with a spouse or a significant other. For those who aren’t, it’s a chance to save several hundred dollars.

Before the flowers are even removed from the table, it will be time to visit the ballot box.

Early voting for the March 1 Primaries runs from Feb. 16-26, so it’s a good chance to cast your vote – eliminating the opportunity for last minute excuses.

This month, we had the opportunity to visit with Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls.

Nehls, a public servant who has served his community and country honorably in law enforcement and the U.S. Army, respectively, is running for re-election this year, beginning with the Republican Primary.

We wish Sheriff Nehls and all of the primary candidates the best of luck in this year’s election.

And the same well wishes go out to all of the lovebirds on Valentine’s Day! Sincerely, Scan with your smart phone to launch to our website.

Michael Sudhalter

The Editorial Advisory Board

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Kolbe Curtice CCIM, CLS Managing Director – Colliers International | Fort Bend

Becky Munnell President and CEO Blue Jungle Marketing

Jacqueline Baly President and CEO Baly Projects, LLC

Alan Sandersen Certified Public Accountant Sandersen Knox & Co. L.L.P.

Dee Koch Grant Officer The George Foundation

Tim Stubenrouch President First Community Bank

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Michael Sudhalter Editor@FortBendStar.com 281.690.4200 - Office

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PRESIDENT Michael Fredrickson PUBLISHER Jonathan McElvy

Sheriff - Fort Bend County ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Frank Vasquez

Inside Stories Colony One Auto prepares for 25th Anniversary............................................................ 6 Protect your business by planning ahead........................................................................ 7 The Heart Truth — Free Heart Health Screenings at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.................................................................. 8 Golden scissors... Missouri City resident has styled hair for 50 years ................. 10 Business Expo in Fort Bend Business Showcase...................................................... 11 Cross Creek Ranch adds Chesmar Homes, New Neighborhood ......................... 12 Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City announces new ownership............................................................................................. 14 City of Sugar Land’s Steve Griffith named Treasurer of SOTX’s Board of Directors....................................................................... 15 Construction starts on Harvest Green Community Center, The Promenade ..... 16 Rosenberg Railroad Museum named a finalist in Bernzomatic’s “Find your Firetm” community grants program ......................................................... 18 Sienna HOAs win Community of the Year Award ..................................................... 19 Santikos Palladium supports Hope For Three............................................................. 20 Sugar Land-Based CFO Dale Hosack Elected to SOTX Board of Directors .28

EDITOR Michael Sudhalter ACCOUNTING Lisa Long ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Diane Strehl John Sazma Jessica Kij Darlene Massington PRODUCTION MANAGER Joey Belleza

Departments Newsworthy................................................................. 20-21 Business Card Directory.............................................. 26-27 Names in the News.................................................... 19&28 Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter............ 30-33

ON THE COVER TROY NEHLS FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF

Data Beat..................................................................... 34-37 Service Directory........................................................ 38-41 Meet & Eat - Food, Drink & Entertainment Guide............................................... 42-43

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When Your Home Was Built, Did the Contractor Lay the Foundation Based on a Plan or a Guess?

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hy should the foundation for your retirement plan be laid any differently? At the start of the New Year, everyone wants to predict what the market will do for the year. Keep in mind that anyone’s prediction is really just their best guess. Is that the type of foundation that you’d like to lay for your retirement home?

Planning is the key to long-term success in any field. It’s no different in the retirement planning field – the most solid plans (or homes) are built on solid foundations rather than guesses.

When you invest in a prediction, you are taking a risk on someone’s best guess.

Based off the historical data of highs and lows in the market, long-term projection for sustainability is risky business. Wouldn’t you prefer to have an advisor who will help you create a realistic income plan to last as long as your retirement does?

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Your goal may be to travel, spend more time with family, volunteer, start a new business, or simply have more leisure time. Having a solid foundation for retirement income helps you to reach any of these goals.

As my father (and, the founder of our company), Paul Roberts, would say, “at Roberts Wealth Management, we’re into planning, not predictions.” Our 3-StepReview (Taxes, Income, and Risk) helps us lay the foundation to fiercely protect your retirement income so you can live the life that you want. Our interest lies in learning about you and your family, educating you about your current situation, and presenting a plan that will help you reach your goals.

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Colony One Auto Center, 1131 Dulles Ave. in Stafford, will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in April. They expect to service their 250,000th car, and the lucky owner of that vehicle will receive free service on their vehicle. (Submitted photo)

Colony One Auto prepares for 25th Anniversary

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@fortbendstar.com

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ver the past quarter-century, there have been a lot of automotive trends that have come and gone.

But there’s been one constant for the Colony One Auto Center, 1131 Dulles Ave. in Stafford, since it opened on April 15, 1991.

“The customer is an individual — not just another car to service,” Colony One owner Rod Tate said. “We have faster service, and it’s tailor-made. Relationships matter, and you really have to treat people right.”

The customers have reflected their satisfaction with positive reviews on Angie’s List (which named Colony One a “Super Service Provider”), the Better Business Bureau and AAA. Colony One is on pace to service its 250,000th automobile sometime this year, and

that lucky customer will get their service done for free.

The Auto Center has serviced approximately 11,000-12,000 per year when Rod’s father, the late Sam Tate, opened the business.

Sam owned a Texaco Station in the Alief area in the 1970s, so it’s not uncommon for third, and even fourth generation, customers to visit Colony One. Rod, a 46-year-old Missouri City resident, worked in sales and pest control until 1995, when his father welcomed him into the business.

“I tried for years to work here, but my dad wanted me to work for other people first and get perspective,” Rod said.

Rod became the owner in 1999 after Sam passed away.

Many of the 19 employees and technicians have been on staff for more than a decade, including Rick Hanson, who’s been the General Manager since the beginning.

Two of Rod’s sons — Justin, 22, and Clay, 20, — work for Colony One, so there’s a third generation of Tates in the family business now.

Justin is a Service Advisor, and Clay’s a Quick Service Technician.

Over the past few years, Colony One has added conversions, lift kits and off-road vehicle work to its list of repairs, to meet customer demands.

Rod said the auto repair position has changed due to the development of computers and software within them.

“It used to be that mechanics did nuts and bolts, but now software and electronics are the biggest issues,” Rod said.

Rod has been pro-active about providing the proper training and development for his technicians to stay up to date on the everchanging technology.

“We’ve been doing something right,” Rod said. “I hope we can have another 25 years.

Our biggest strength is people. People trust us, and we’ve proven ourselves.”

We have faster service, and it’s tailor-made. Relationships matter, and you really have to treat people right.

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Protect your business by planning ahead

By Casson Wen & Himesh Gandhi

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hether you own a business interest as a proprietor, partner, or shareholder, consideration should be given to your individual estate plan. An estate plan offers more than just tax planning as, upon your death or incapacity, business issues can arise related to: Casson Wen • Succession or redemption of business interests; • Access to bank accounts; • Authority to write checks; • Management of payroll; • Execution of contracts on behalf of the business.

However, you can mitigate the effect of some future issues by taking steps now including: • Creating an estate plan that includes your business interests; • Executing a power of attorney that includes the powers necessary

for your agent to continue to operate the entity in the event of your incapacity; • Updating your business documents to include succession or redemption provisions; • Executing a buy-sell agreement; • Adding signatories to your accounts; • Telling others where to locate your estate planning documents.

It can take years to build a business, but only a few months to ruin it. Though Himesh Gandhi planning ahead may cost you time and resources now, consider it an expense to help protect your business later.

Himesh Gandhi and Casson Wen are Fort Bend County natives, and are attorneys in the Fort Bend County office of Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC. Mr. Gandhi is board certified in Commercial Real Estate Law and focuses his practice on real estate and corporate transactions and business litigation. Mr. Wen focuses his practice on corporate, real estate, and probate matters.

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The Heart Truth — Free Heart Health Screenings at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

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hink of your heart as your body’s delivery system. It pumps out the good stuff—oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood—to every inch of your body through a network of arteries.

But heart disease throws a wrench into things. “The most common form, coronary heart disease, is the number one cause of death for both men and women in most countries,” said Dr. Toussaint Smith, board-certified cardiologist with Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates.

Coronary artery disease starts with artery damage caused by smoking, high blood pressure or a number of other factors. The damage triggers the buildup of plaque, which narrows the arteries and limits blood flow to the heart. If the heart cannot get the oxygen and nutrients it needs, it struggles to function properly. Worse yet, plaque can break loose and form a clot, causing a heart attack when blood supply is cut off.

The best way to beat coronary artery disease?

Never get it in the first place. You can do that by managing risk factors: reduce high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, quit smoking, lose weight if overweight or obese, and lead an active lifestyle.

“The combination of living healthier, knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers and taking medication if you need to

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is the formula for prevention,” Smith said.

Heart Basics. The pulmonary artery carries blood out to the lungs, where it is oxygenated.

The pulmonary veins transport the oxygen-rich blood back to the heart. The aorta then distributes this oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Once depleted of oxygen, blood returns to the heart and the process restarts.

Aortic stenosis. When it comes to the arteries, the aorta is the main work horse. This main artery is responsible for carrying most of the blood to the body. In a condition called aortic stenosis, calcium deposits can build up in the aortic valve, causing it to narrow and limit blood flow.

Atrial fibrillation. With atrial fibrillation, the heart’s upper chambers beat erratically, causing an irregular pulse. When left untreated, it can double the risk of a heart-related death and dramatically increase the chance of having a stroke.

Heart failure. In some cases, the heart struggles to pump enough blood to the body.

Heart failure is measured by ejection fraction (EF), the percentage of blood pushed out with each heartbeat. An EF less than 40 may indicate heart failure.

Cardiomyopathy. This disease causes the heart muscle to become enlarged or stiff. Both blood flow and maintaining a regular heartbeat become difficult tasks. The condition can be inherited, or it can surface because of another medical condition, such as high blood pressure.

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Golden scissors...

Missouri City resident has styled hair for 50 years

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@fortbendstar.com

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hen Kathy Coburn went to the tattoo parlor for her first ink, there was no doubt over her choice.

The Missouri City resident asked for a pair of scissors on her ankle, to symbolize 50 years of cutting and styling hair.

“I’ll always have a pair of scissors in my hand as long as I have eyes to see, hands that are steady and feet that I can stand on — I praise God for that,” Coburn said.

Coburn has lived in Missouri City since the late 1970s, but her story began in the small Northeast Texas town of Bailey, population 288.

At age 4, Coburn enjoyed cutting the hair on the dolls that her parents bought her.

The town didn’t have a hair salon, so when Coburn turned 14, she would visit the women throughout Bailey and do their hair.

She attended high school in nearby Bonham, while she simultaneously completed beauty school.

“I love to cut long hair, short hair, anything,” Coburn said. “I just love to be creative and artistic. All of us are given a gift.

I’d like to be remembered as a faithful servant doing a good service for people.”

Coburn once owned Quail Valley Coiffures — a large salon in Missouri City with 17 employees.

She’s now an independent hairdresser who works at Tuscany Village Salons (4807 Hwy. 6 in Missouri City), but her schedule is busy as ever.

Coburn works four days per week, nonstop from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and serves an average of 22 customers per day — both women and men. They range in age from toddlers to 94, and some travel from as far away as Cuero — 138 miles to the south.

She’s styled the hair of generations of families.

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Missouri City resident Kathy Coburn has been a hairstylist for more than 50 years. She cuts and styles the hair of nearly 100 clients per week. (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

“My clients and I have been through thick and thicker together — I’ve gone to weddings and funerals with them,” said Coburn, comparing the friendships to those of the classic film, “Steel Magnolias,” which centered around a Northern Louisiana hair salon.

Coburn’s three well-deserved days off allow her to spend time with family, including visits to Northeast Texas to see her 89-year-old father whom she credits with instilling her work ethic.

“Retirement for me looks like working three 10-hour days,” Coburn said. “How many people get to do what they love, be with people they love, make money at the same time and enjoy every minute of it?”

Towards the beginning of Coburn’s career,

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she worked during the era of “Big Hair” in Texas.

“They used to have a saying in Texas — ‘the higher the hair, the closer to heaven’,” Coburn said.

Coburn is respected throughout the Lone Star State for her expertise as a hairstylist. She served on a state-wide committee that’s responsible for certifying hairstylists, and she’s taught Cosmetology courses at Wharton County Junior College.

In 1992, she did all of the hair for the NBC News staff at the Republican National Convention at the Houston Astrodome.

Coburn and her husband have been married for 45 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Business Expo in Fort Bend Business Showcase

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he longest running Business Expo in Fort Bend County, Business Showcase, will hold its 12th event at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Missouri City on Thursday, March 24th from 5-8pm. This is also the only expo that is open to all businesses, irrespective of industry or size.

Over the last 11 expos, that spanned 6 years, Business Showcase has provided a platform for over 350 local businesses to showcase their products and services. Over 3500 visitors have attended these events and provided audience to the exhibiting business; many exhibitors have found customers at the expos, and have become repeat exhibitors.

There’s no danger of being lost among one’s competitors at any Business Showcase expo – only 2 exhibitors from any one industry are allowed at any expo.

Sponsorship opportunities provide greater visibility to businesses at the expos. Balancing exhibitors, sponsors and attendees at each expo has been the successful trademark of

Business Showcase. In the last 11 EXPO’s an approximate $285,000 have traded hands amongst connections made on the floor.

Using this platform businesses’ have grown from single person vision to a multiple employee base.

Our biggest supporters has been the Small Business Administration Chapter of Houston through their participation in our EXPO’s.

They have applauded our benefits to the grassroots business owners and the potential of commerce growth we offer through our exhibitions. Being able to see firsthand the

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Once you know what to do with your business and its products, it’s only then that you can tell others how they benefit from using the services and products your business offers. The Business Showcase and EXPO is looking forward to helping you grow your business at its 12th Event on March 24th 2016.

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Cross Creek Ranch adds Chesmar Homes, New Neighborhood

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ross Creek Ranch is welcoming a new builder as it prepares to release more than 100 homesites in its newest neighborhood, The Brooks.

Chesmar Homes is joining longtime Cross Creek Ranch builder Perry Homes in The Brooks, where homes will be priced from the $220,000s and range from 1,586 to 2,598 square feet. Cross Creek Ranch will be Chesmar’s 14th active Houston development when presales begin next year. Chesmar Homes also builds in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Charlotte, N.C. “Chesmar Homes is well known in the Houston area for exacting construction standards and innovative design,” said Rob Bamford, general manager of Cross Creek Ranch. “We are excited to not only add them to our roster of builders, but to have them help launch this new large neighborhood.”

Perry Homes will feature its fourth series of homes for Cross Creek Ranch in The Brooks, with designs ranging from 1,600 to 2,500 square feet and priced from the $250,000s. The Brooks will have 106 homesites,

Sundance at WoodCreek Reserve wins 2016 Best of Senior Living Award from Senioradvisor.com

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undance at WoodCreek Reserve is proud to announce their selection as a 2016 Best of Senior Living Award Winner on Senioradvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care services in North America.

Winners of the SeniorAdvisor.com Best of 2016 Awards represent the top tier of Assisted Living and other senior living providers based on the online reviews written by seniors and their families. This exclusive designation places the winner in the top one percent of senior care providers according to those who matter mostthe consumer.

The annual Senioradvisor.com Best of Awards celebrates the best of the best in senior living and home care across the United States.

Of the nearly 100,000 providers currently listed on SeniorAdvisor.com, just over 1,000 were recognized with this award.

Sundance at WoodCreek Reserve is one of

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the only winners in Katy, Tx, and regularly receives highly positive reviews from their families like this one: “Sundance at WoodCreek Reserve has been a Godsend for my mother and my family..”

“Families are increasingly looking to online reviews to find out who truly delivers great care for our seniors, not just who claims to deliver great care,” said Eric Seifert, President of SeiorAdvisor.com. “Our SeniorAdvisor.com Award program is all about celebrating the exceptional people who do just that. We’re honored to spread the word about these organizations whom families can entrust with the care of their senior loved ones.”

To qualify for inclusion in the Best of 2016 Awards, providers must have maintained an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars while receiving three or more new reviews in 2015.

Additional details and a complete list of award winners can be found at Senioradvisor.com.

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including several waterfront properties. Families will be served by schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. The neighborhood is near the new Churchill Fulshear Jr. High School and Dean Leaman Junior High School, opening in August 2016.

Bamford said he expects homesites to be delivered in early 2016 with model homes opening later in the year.

A project of The Johnson Development Corp., Cross Creek Ranch is a 3,200-acre development at the crossroads of FM 1463 and FM 1093. Builders have sold more than 2,100 homes in the community, which offers new homes priced from the $280,000s. Currently active in the community are Avanti Custom Homes, Darling Homes, Highland Homes, Huntington Custom Homes, Lennar, Newmark Homes, Partners in Building, Perry Homes, Sitterle Homes, Taylor Morrison, Trendmaker Homes and Village Builders.

Residents enjoy several pools, including a water park with a 140-foot water slide, splash pad and swim lanes. A fitness center, tennis, basketball court and miles of trails give residents ample opportunities to stay healthy. Other amenities include a dog park, disc golf course, Italian Maid Café onsite and a boardwalk that traverses a 50-acre wildlife habitat that is a nesting ground for a variety of bird and animal species. Plus, work recently began on the final phase of the restoration of Flewellen Creek through the community. In addition, James E. Randolph Elementary is located within the development.

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Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City announces new ownership

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ids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, a national early childhood education franchise with three decades of experience, has announced that its Missouri City location has new owners. Under new ownership, the learning academy, located at 2850 Colonial Lakes Dr., has upgraded its playgrounds, which include artificial turf and sand flooring, as well as invested in teacher training and improving other areas of the facility. The Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City features 10 classrooms and is open 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The new local owner, Trac Nguyen, is a pharmacist by trade and brings his experience in pharmacy and business management to the learning academy. The father of four is a firsttime franchisee and has managed operations of 15 optometry and pharmacy locations for 10 years.

“My past experience has helped prepare me for my new role as owner of Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City by providing a solid foundation in management, operations, finance and compliance,” said Nguyen. “I’m excited to help this school grow locally, as well as create a strong foundation for each and every child that comes through our doors during the most crucial years of their development.”

For the last 30 years, Kids ‘R’ Kids has upheld its long-standing principle of strengthening and encouraging childhood development on an emotional, intellectual, social and physical level through a unique partnership between its child care providers and parents. The company’s proprietary First Class CurriculumTM is designed specifically for every developmental stage of education with theme-based units, specific learning activities and teacher-friendly lesson plans. Most recently, Kids ‘R’ Kids unveiled its new

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Nguyen’s new Kids R Kids Learning Academy ownership in Missouri City.

STEAM AHEAD™ curriculum, an integrated project-based curriculum for preschool students, ages three to five, which incorporates more science, technology, engineering, art, and math into everyday learning through play.

With a nationally awarded curriculum, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City provides early education and care for children from six weeks through 12 years of age at its nearly 160 schools located in 16 states across the country. Programs offered to children include infant care, toddler and preschooler care, private pre-K and kindergarten, before-and-afterschool care and summer camp. In order to provide even more convenience for families with busy schedules,Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City remains open during all major school breaks and holidays year-round.

Kids ‘R’ Kids was the first preschool accredited by AdvancED in America, the world’s largest education community. This accreditation ensures its schoolsare meeting and exceeding the highest accreditation standards and providing excellence in education beyond most daycare and childcare providers.

For more information, or to enroll your child at the Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City, please visit KidsRKidsMissouriCity.com or call 281-2616442.

City of Sugar Land’s Steve Griffith named Treasurer of SOTX’s Board of Directors

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ity of Sugar Land’s 1st Assistant City Manager Steve Griffith (Sugar Land) has been re-elected an officer on Special Olympics Texas’ (SOTX) Board of Directors. He will serve a two-year term in an at-large position as the Board’s Treasurer. Prior to his most recent appointment to this position, Griffith served the Board as a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) representative.

Griffith has been actively involved with Special Olympics Texas for more than 24 years.

He is the former Greater Houston Area (Area 4) chairman, a position he served in for six years. During four of those years, revenue for Area 4 surpassed $100,000.

Griffith served SOTX’s Law Enforcement Torch Run director for the state for two years. During his tenure as state director, he worked to integrate the state prison system into the Torch Run and generated $2 million annually for the Texas Torch Runners.

The Texas Torch Run received national awards for revenue growth and totals.

Griffith served on the SOTX Board of Directors for 10 years, including serving as the Chairman of the Board for two years.

A Houston-area native and a 35-year law enforcement veteran, Griffith was named the City of Sugar Land’s Chief of Police in August 2005 and was promoted to 1st Assistant City Manager in 2014. He oversees Police, Fire, Public Safety Dispatch, Municipal Courts, the Airport and Communications.

Griffith is actively involved in the Sugar Land community. He serves on the Board of the Fort Bend Council on Substance Abuse where he served as treasurer from 2010-2011. He is a member of the Sugar Land Exchange Club and served as president from 2011-2012.

Prior to his employment with the City of Sugar Land, Griffith served as executive director of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center for two years at Texas State University in San Marcos. His leadership was instrumental in the design and creation

of a partnership between the University, the San Marcos Police Department and the Hays County Sheriff’s office to address the need for active-shooter response training for first-responders. The ALERRT Center has since trained more than 80,000 police officers nationwide in dynamic, force-onforce scenario-based training.

Griffith was police chief for the City of San Marcos from 1998 to 2003; the City of West University from 1987 to 1998 and spent eight years with the Bellaire Police Department, where he served in the positions of captain, lieutenant, patrol sergeant and senior patrol officer. Early in his career, Griffith also served with the University of Houston Central Campus Police.

From 1976 until 1979, he was employed by the University of Houston as a patrol officer. Griffith earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in criminal justice management from Sam Houston State University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the public executive institute at The University of Texas Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs. Griffith holds a master peace officer and instructor certificate and served as an adjunct criminal justice instructor at Texas State University.

He is a member of the International Association of Chief of Police, the Texas Police Chief’s Association, Texas Police Association and Harris County Area Chief of Police Association. In late 2007, Griffith

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accepted a request by Governor Rick Perry to serve as a Commissioner on the Board of Commissioners for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons.

Adam has completed his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Texas State University. Tim has obtained his master’s degree in Criminal Justice and is a Police Sergeant in Kyle, Texas.

A full listing of officers and members on the 2016 SOTX Board of Directors is listed below.

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Construction starts on Harvest Green Community Center, The Promenade

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onstruction Starts on Harvest Green Community Center, The Promenade As new homes, backyard vegetable gardens and fields of fresh produce emerge in Fort Bend’s Harvest Green, construction has started on one of the master-planned community’s signature features, a sprawling, tree-lined family gathering place to be known as The Promenade.

Encircled by paved walking and biking paths, The Promenade in Harvest Green will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, family pool with spacious sitting areas,

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ample shade structures and a splash pad outside the pool gates for year-round enjoyment. The new venue will include a lakeside amphitheater for concerts and performances, a lush event lawn, park and playground. The Promenade also will offer a wellness room and multipurpose room for events planned by Harvest Green’s full-time Lifestyle Director.

Slated to open in fall 2016, the build out of the facility begins with the construction of new homes in full swing. Eleven model homes in Harvest Green, each fully furnished and professionally decorated, also are open daily.

“With about 100 new homes under construction at the end of 2015, we’re very pleased with the response to Harvest Green,” says Shay Shafie, general manager of the 1,300-acre community by The Johnson Development Corp. “The start of The Promenade is another very positive sign for the community.”

The Promenade will be located within walking or biking distance from every section in Harvest Green, Shafie adds.

Harvest Green also has broken ground on the community’s Village Farm where residents can lease 20’ x 20’ plots to grow their own vegetables.

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Houston’s first master-planned community with an on-site farm, neighborhood and backyard gardens, Harvest Green is located at the Grand Parkway and Harlem Road, minutes from the Energy Corridor to the north and Sugar Land to the south.

The Fort Bend community offers new homes from the mid $200’s by D.R. Horton, Lennar Homes, Newmark Homes, and Plantation Homes. New homes from the $300’s are available by Highland Homes, Meritage Homes, Perry Homes and Westin Homes. New home plans also are available from the $400’s by Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes and Trendmaker Homes.

As part of the Harvest Green experience, families can also choose to have a raised, ready-to-grow vegetable garden installed in their backyards. The backyard vegetable gardens, now on display between the community’s model homes, can be purchased directly from Harvest Green homebuilders as part of every new home purchase.

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Rosenberg Railroad Museum named a finalist in Bernzomatic’s “Find your Firetm” community grants program

Community votes needed to help local organization win $10,000 in grant support

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ernzomatic®, the industry leader in handheld torches since 1876, announced today that the Rosenberg Railroad Museum has been named one of ten finalists in the brand’s “Find Your Fire Community Grants” program, an initiative that will award more than $40,000 in grant funding to motivated people and organizations seeking to bring community revitalization projects to life.

The project was nominated by resident and museum employee Ratha Liladrie.

With the help of votes from the local community, the city’s Rosenberg Railroad Museum will help bring the museum’s beloved 1973 Missouri Pacific Caboose back to life as an active attraction and used to educate visitors and locals alike on the rich railroad history of Ft. Bend County.

Alongside TV home rehab expert Nicole Curtis, the program encouraged people across the country to nominate projects that will make a difference in communities, and involve a blowtorch in some way. Ten finalists were selected, and now America is invited to vote for their favorite project online. The three finalists that attract the most votes will be awarded a $10,000 grant and the Bernzomatic tools needed to complete the project; the seven remaining finalists will each receive a $1,500 grant and Bernzomatic products. The finalist with the most votes will also be awarded a special

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visit from Curtis, who will help with the project.

The submission, titled “Save Our Caboose,” caught the eye of the voting committee by capturing the spirit of the “Find Your Fire” Community Grants program – igniting people’s passion and creativity to work on projects that benefit communities across the country. The Caboose has been host to more than 60,000 visitors throughout the past eight years, proudly showcasing the history of the community and its significant role in shaping the United States railways. If named a top winner, the $10,000 grant will be used to rehabilitate the Caboose roof, walls, chassis, metal railings and more, making it a safe environment for thousands more future visitors.

“We were thrilled with the caliber of submissions that we received, and humbled by the inspiring stories of community members looking to make their cities and neighborhoods a better place to live,” said Jennifer Fening, Bernzomatic spokesperson.

“We’re honored that these folks have invited us into their lives and look forward to making an impact in the Rosenberg community through the grants program.”

Those wanting to support the “Save Our Caboose” project, or other grant finalists, are encouraged to vote by visiting Bernzomatic.com/Grants January 11 through January 31. Winners will be announced online the week of February 22.

Bernzomatic, a Worthington Industries brand, has been the leader in the blowtorch category since 1876. With a passion for craftsmanship and creation, Bernzomatic believes in providing the right tools and inspiration to take on projects and redefine what you can achieve. Bernzomatic products set the standard in safety, durability and performance, and include handheld torches, fuel cylinders, butane lighters and project accessories that can be used on the job site, in the home and in the hands of those with a desire to create. Find your fire at www.Bernzomatic.com.

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Sienna HOAs win Community of the Year Award Sienna Plantation Associations took home three awards in the Community Associations Institute Greater Houston Chapter’s inaugural awards gala, including Community of the Year.

The Community of the Year award is given to the community association that exhibits excellence in management, governance, finance and lifestyle. The Sienna associations won in the 3,000-plus units category.

The associations also received an Innovations in Communication award for their combination of print and digital efforts to keep residents fully informed of community news. Sienna’s third honor, the Community Spirit Award, was given for the development’s annual Fall Family Camp Out, a collaborative effort of home owner associations’ staff, community patrol officers, resident volunteers and community business sponsors. Hundreds attend the sell-out event each year, enjoying traditional cookout fare, a tent-decorating contest, tent trick-or-treating, pumpkin carv-

ing and other camping activities.

“We were thrilled to take home these three prestigious awards given by the industry’s leading organizations,” said Sandy Denton, general manager of the Sienna Plantation Associations. “Our dedicated team and continued support from our board members have catapulted us on the road to success, and while we may have received the trophies, it’s really Sienna residents who are the true winners.”

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is the only national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive and competent community associations. In Houston, the CAI is a resource for education and information regarding best practices and professionalism for homeowners associations.

The group handed out 11 trophies during its recent award gala, as well as recognized a number of CAI members.

A project of The Johnson Development Corp., Sienna Plantation is home to nearly

The Sienna Plantation Associations won three awards recently from the Community Associations Institute Greater Houston Chapter, including Community of the Year, 3,000-plus units. Shown here are Sandy Denton, general manager of the Sienna Plantation Associations and George Hernandez, association board vice president.

7,000 families who enjoy an extensive array of amenities, including water parks, playgrounds, a newly expanded fitness center, a 160-acres sports park, tennis and more. The Sienna Plantation Associations team plans frequent resident events and outings. Home prices in Sienna Plantation start in the $280,000s. For more information, visit www. siennaplantation.com.

Johnson Development names latest Community A chance historical photograph solidified the naming of the newest project of The Johnson Development Corp., Veranda.

General manager Trey Reichert and his team had been contemplating the name Veranda for the 590-acre Richmond property near the northwest corner of Williams Way Boulevard and U.S. 59 before happening upon the photo.

“We want this community to reflect the rich heritage of Richmond, both visually and figuratively,” Reichert said. “Builders will be encouraged to incorporate timeless elements such as expansive porches — verandas — into their home designs. This was the seed that led to our considering the name Veranda for the development.”

Before air conditioning, homes often featured large porches in the front and back, where doors could be opened, allowing air to better circulate through the home. Development team members visited the Fort Bend Museum for inspiration regarding the vision for the community and while there, saw several photos of structures with broad porches

dating back to the early 1800s. During their research, they found an old photograph that truly caught them by surprise. They learned that Jane Long, considered the “Mother of Texas,” opened a boarding house in Richmond in 1837 that became a dwelling place for local leadership. This boarding house, called “The Veranda Hotel,” was located at the corner of Morton and Fourth streets in downtown Richmond, which is currently home to Sandy McGee’s restaurant. “Seeing that photograph sealed our decision to name the development Veranda,” Reichert said.

The Johnson Development Corp. announced the acquisition of the property, which will offer up to 2,500 homes, in late 2015. Johnson Development, along with IHP Capital Partners, acquired the property from the Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation of Richmond. Foundation president and CEO Pat McDonald said Johnson Development was selected because of the company’s commitment to creating a first-class, sustainable development that respects the area’s rich history and the legacy of the Henderson and

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Wessendorff families.

“They are trusting us to protect and enhance a legacy founded more than 100 years ago,” said Larry Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Johnson Development.

Development activity in Veranda is expected to begin mid-year, with home construction estimated for early 2017.

Veranda is Johnson Development’s seventh Fort Bend community, joining Cross Creek Ranch, Harvest Green, Imperial, the new Jordan Ranch, Sienna Plantation and Riverstone, recently named the top-selling master-planned community in Texas. Reichert is also vice president and general manager of Riverstone.

Other current Houston projects of The Johnson Development Corp. include Edgewater, Fall Creek, Grand Central Park, Harmony, Tuscan Lakes, Willow Creek Farms and Woodforest. Johnson Development also is overseeing the Viridian community in Dallas-Fort Worth.

For more information, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.

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Santikos Palladium supports Hope For Three Santikos Theatres is a movie theater chain based in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The company was started by Louis Santikos, a Greek entrepreneur, who moved to Texas and immediately opened nickelodeons in the city in the early 1900s. His son John Santikos eventually took over the company and continued to create various movie theaters, including indoor multi-screen theaters and local drive-ins.

Construction of a 22 screen theater and 16 lane bowling alley began in August 2011 at the intersection of Highway 99 (Grand PKWY) and West Bellfort in Richmond, TX. The Grand Opening was on May 16, 2013.

Palladium has expanded to seven local theaters in the greater Houston area. In 2014, ownership of the chain was passed to the San Antonio Area Foundation upon John Santikos’ death and the company is carrying on the legacy of supporting nonprofits. Hope For Three is filled with gratitude and humbled to have received a $5,000 check that will go towards the end of year giving campaign.

The check was presented to Matt Jackson, Executive Director at Hope For Three by Staci Smith, Director of Marketing and Events at Santikos Palladium in Richmond.

Hope For Three addresses the urgent need to provide support, including financial

assistance to children with an autism disorder.

Our primary purpose is to bridge the gap between families and providers so children have access to high-quality treatment at the earliest stage of life possible. The annual cost of care for a child with autism is around $60,000.

We all know the financial stress that this can bring on any family especially during the holidays and with the support of partners like Santikos Palladium we can make a difference in our families’ lives.

Smack Guitars Missouri City Based Company

SMACK GUITARS, a Missouri City-based company, spreads cheer with owners Steve and Dixon Eller taking groups of their students to spread some holiday cheer last month at local retirement centers, including Oyster Creek Manor and Colonial Oaks Retirement Center. A great time was had by all.

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Texana receives donation from H-E-B tournament of champions H-E-B’s Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust has contributed to worthy causes throughout Texas for over 30 years. The funds are raised through an annual golf tournament sponsored by H-EB’s vendor community.

The purpose of the event is to have a positive impact on youth, children, education and health within their communities.

Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Director of Texana’s Specialized Services says “We are very pleased to be chosen as a recipient for the H-E-B Tournament of Champions.

These funds will be used towards replacing an old, rusty, outdated playground for the children in our autism program.

For most children, the playground is the first place where they engage with other children and with the world at large.

Play is important for developing language, problem solving and creative skills in children, in addition to the social skills that are the foundation for all relationships.

Play often does not come naturally to children with autism, so they have to be specifically taught these very important play skills.

Our existing playground is not acceptable and we need to replace it and this donation will help us towards that goal, so we are very grateful for this gift.”

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Elkins High School football team’s annual toy drive benefits nearly 30 elementary school children Elkins High School “Knights” Varsity Football team players and coaches helped make the holidays bright for approximately 30 Lantern Lane Elementary School students who benefitted from the team’s annual toy drive.

In an effort to give back to the community which has supported the team throughout the years, the Elkins football players host an annual toy drive on campus to collect toys for young girls and boys at Lantern Lane Elementary School, one of their feeder pattern schools. Elkins works with the elementary school counselor to identify ideal candidates who would most benefit from the donations.

The team then visits the campus, with toys in hand, to surprise the recipients.

This year, the team donated more than 400 games and toys for the students to enjoy for themselves and share with other children

The Elkins High School Varsity Football team is pictured with the many toys they collected for students at Lantern Lane Elementary School.

in their family. “It feels really good to give back to children in our community,” said Right Tackle Kote Baker. He reminded stu-

dents that they are our future and encouraged them to continue to work hard and remain model students.

Briargate Elementary students receive bikes from Academy Sports+Outdoors Thirty students at Briargate Elementary School deservingly received bicycles for their outstanding character and leadership skills from a local Academy store.

Each year, Academy reaches out to elementary schools and donates bikes to deserving students.

School counselor Ericka Burr expressed her appreciation to Academy for rewarding students with the bikes in recognition of their good conduct and citizenship. “The bikes provide motivation for them to continue to display leadership and good behavior in the classroom,” Burr said.

As a former Briargate student, Academy Marketing Representative Christopher Woods welcomed the opportunity to give back to FBISD students.

“During the holiday season, we randomly select schools on a need-based criterion and spread joy by rewarding students for being great future leaders in their

Pictured (front row, from left) are Gabrielle Driver, first-grade; Lyric Edwards, kindergarten; Kymberly Lawrence and Jessica Ortega, fifth-grade; and (back row, from left) Christopher Woods, Marketing Rep. for Academy; Ericka Burr, school counselor; Jay Brecia, John Heald and Brandon Pinnock, Academy employees.

community” Woods shared.

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forts are noticed, and lets the parents know that they are doing a great job at raising their children.

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our years ago, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls ran on the platform “Someone You Can Trust.”

The residents of Precinct 4 knew what he was talking about, but the rest of Fort Bend went to the ballot box believing in Sheriff Nehls’ communityoriented law enforcement approach.

He didn’t disappoint.

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Four years later, Sheriff Nehls has delivered on his promises, and as he prepares to run for a second term, he has built trust and goodwill with the Fort Bend community.

Sheriff Nehls – a 23-year-law enforcement veteran – is a hands-on-Sheriff and continues to develop and mentor his leadership team. He’s passionate about solving crime and is committed to helping those who have become a victim of crime. Fort Bend County encompasses 885 square miles with a population over 730,000 people and is one of the fastest growing

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counties in the United States, adding over 30,000 new residents annually.

Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court has supported Sheriff Nehls and provided him the personnel and equipment to address this growth.

Currently the Sheriff’s Office has 780 personnel with an operating budget of $70 million.

Last fall, Fort Bend Citizens put a vote of confidence into the Sheriff’s Office by approving a facilities bond that will help keep pace with the County’s growth.

Under Nehls’ direction, burglaries are

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down a whopping 32 percent and the solve rate is up 300 percent. He is passionate about solving burglaries and his proud of the men and women working in the Criminal Investigations Division.

Endorsed by numerous law enforcement organizations and Fort Bend District Attorney John Healey, Nehls’ initiatives and vision have been praised by the law enforcement community as well as numerous civic organizations.

He’s built strong relationships with the Constable’s Offices throughout the County and has increased cooperation among law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff Nehls was familiar with the Texas 1033 program and received approval to take possession of two OH-58 helicopters for area law enforcement. He was lauded by area Chiefs of Police for including their personnel as Tactical Flight Officers (TFOs) utilizing the aircraft as regional support. Sheriff Nehls has taken the position of “team-builder” with area law enforcement agencies in order to provide

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the safest environment for county residents.

Additionally, he reached out to the private sector and established the Sheriff’s Office’s first formal K-9 unit which has received enormous accolades from area law enforcement and the community.

He understands the importance of building strong coalitions within the law enforcement community. When first taking office, he immediately established a quarterly meeting for all county-wide Fort Bend County Law Enforcement Executives. One result of these meetings was the desired need to create a Fort Bend County Chaplains Association. This team of volunteer Chaplains from various churches throughout the county is available 24-7 to administer to all first responders who have experienced a traumatic event. Just recently, Sheriff Nehls sponsored a Chaplains Conference held in Fort Bend County where 128 police Chaplains throughout the United States receiving police Chaplain training.

In addition to serving the community, Sheriff Nehls also served the U.S. as a

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proud U.S. Army Veteran.

Sheriff Nehls retired with the rank of Major after 21 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is the recipient of two Bronze Star Medals and numerous ribbons and citations. Sheriff Nehls’ most beloved service organization is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and served as an All-American Post Commander #3903 Rosenberg Texas.

“I am honored to have served my country for over two decades,” Nehls said.

“We must never forget our military veterans and their sacrifices.”

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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy E. Nehls and family.

HHHHHHHHHHHHH Sheriff Nehls earned his Bachelor’s degree from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virgnia and his Master’s degree from University of Houston-Downtown.

“My civilian education is very important to me and has helped me to implement sophisticated law enforcement management practices to one of the largest Sheriff’s Office in Texas,” Nehls said.

Sheriff Nehls comes from a family with a long history of law enforcement leadership.

His late father, Edwin, served as Sheriff of Dodge County, Wisconsin – a position his older brother, Todd, later held. Nehls’ twin brother, Trever, is the Precinct 4 Constable.

Sheriff Nehls resides near Richmond with his wife, Jill, and daughters, Jenna, Cambry and Tori. Jill is employed by Lamar Consolidated Independent School District as the Principal of historic Jane Long Elementary School.

“I grew up in a law enforcement household, and serving citizens, both via law enforcement and the military, has been the focus for my entire career,” Nehls said.

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Sugar Land-Based CFO Dale Hosack Elected to SOTX Board of Directors

SL-based CFO Hosack elected to Special Olympics TX board Sugar Land’s Western Container Corporation CFO, Dale Hosack, will serve a two-year term in an At-Large position for the Special Olympics Texas Board of Directors.

Western Container Corporation Chief Financial Officer Dale Hosack has been elected to Special Olympics Texas’ (SOTX) Board of Directors, a year after being appointed to the non-profit organization’s President’s Advisory Council. He will serve a two-year term in an at-large position.

“I am honored to become a member of Special Olympics Texas’ Board of Directors and look forward to helping to promote the thousands of athletes who participate in Special Olympics Texas events each year,” Hosack said.

Hosack, who holds a degree in Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has spent his entire career working in manufacturing and driving lean accounting organizations. He is only the second CFO Western Container Corporation of Sugar Land has had in the company’s 35-year history. Western Container is the second-largest producer of plastic bottles for the Coca-Cola Bottling System in the world.

Hosack and his wife of 30 years enjoy going to sporting events, music concerts and traveling the world. Recently, his daughter and her husband welcomed a daughter in February 2015.

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2015-2016 Souper Bowl of Caring National Youth Advisory Board Sophia George of Missouri City, TX has been named to the 2015-2016 Souper Bowl of Caring National Youth Advisory Board. George is one of 13 students from eight states chosen to serve as a member of this prestigious board. In July and November, George attended the organization’s national youth training conferences in Houston.

George will spend January being an advocate for the organization and jumpstarting movements in the greater Houston community.

Souper Bowl of Caring’s National Youth Advisory Board is an exclusive program comprised of 13 student leaders from around the

country selected through a competitive national application process. The National Youth Advisory Board gives young volunteers an opportunity to take a larger leadership role in the organization, which encourages Sophia George youth to collect donations through schools, places of worship and businesses and donate 100 percent of their collection to a local charity of their choice.

HCC Business programs awarded accreditation Five programs at the Houston Community College (HCC) Business Center of Excellence have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners. The programs are Accounting, Business Administration, Business Technology, International Business, and Marketing.

HCC is one of only three community colleges in Texas and the only community college in the Gulf Coast Region to have this accreditation.

Established in 1988, ACBSP is the only organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs.

ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business programs offered at HCC meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP. “Houston Community College has shown commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale, who will present the Certificate of Initial Accreditation at ACBSP Conference 2016 in Atlanta, Ga., on June 19.

“This accreditation is evidence that Houston Community College is committed to provid-

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ing the highest quality business education for their students.”

Based on the criteria of the National Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of the institutional leadership, strategic planning processes, relationships with the community, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials and services, and educational support to determine whether or not the institution offers a rigorous educational experience and demonstrates continuous quality improvement.

“Achieving this prestigious accreditation is a reflection of our amazing business faculty as well as the exemplary teaching and learning that occurs every day at the HCC Business Center of Excellence,” said Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez, dean, HCC Business Center of Excellence.

To learn more about the certificate and degree programs offered at the Business Center of Excellence, visit hccs.edu/coe.

“Souper Bowl of Caring can be personalized to take on whatever meaning you want it to in your life,” George said. “For me, it has been the empowering conferences with my fellow national youth board members that have opened my eyes to the immense need around me and my role to alleviate that need.”

In addition to coordinating Souper Bowl of Caring drives, members are expected to serve as a youth spokesperson for the organization with local and national media, connect with other youth leaders interested in making a difference, grow the organization’s effort in their community and offer feedback and guidance to the Souper Bowl of Caring staff.

George is the daughter of Reji and Leena George of Missouri City, TX. She attends Ridge Point High School and became involved with Souper Bowl of Caring through her experience serving on the organization’s Houston Local Youth Advisory Board. She learned of this opportunity through volunteering with the Houston Food Bank.

Other states represented on the Board include Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Souper Bowl of Caring started with one church youth group in South Carolina in 1990 when minister Brad Smith prayed, “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.” From that prayer, Souper Bowl of Caring was born and more than $110 million has been raised nationwide.

In 2015, 6,600 organizations collected over $8 million nationwide and every penny went to local organizations that help people in need.

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Ron Cohen and Associates Attorneys Ron Cohen, Attorney 201 South 11th St. Richmond, TX 77469 281-762-0492 Attorney(s) at Law

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Goosehead Insurance Andrew Haley, 281-643-0996 Page Julie Rusk, 713-871-8484 LockTite Storage Chris Love, 832-987-4165

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ARKK Engineers, LLC Madhu Kilambi, 713-400-2755 Edgewater Multimedia Chuck Sweeney, 832-987-1260 Mercantil Commercebank, N.A. Alan Bagwell, 713-481-2061

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Chuy’s Kamel Basma, 281-277-0156 World of Beer Kelli Bennett, 281-494-0338 Strategic Employer Services Craig Inabnet, 281-277-3006 TranSystems Corporation Frank Cox, 713-807-0600 GC Health Services, Inc Ihuoma Ayozie, 713-776-3309

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Behind The Badge Charities, Inc. Marshall Whichard, 281-815-4980 Precision Pools & Spas Eric Miller, 281-265-2774 MemberSource Credit Union Dana Forrest, 713-627-4000 Nelson & Co., LLC Damien Nelson, 832-532-7220

Signature Care: Emergency Center Julie Carr, 281-258-4351 Charlie’s Catering Company Charles Irving, 281-499-2233 Managed Response, Inc. Michael Stall, 713-627-1122 All-Terra Engineering, Inc. Hugh Durlam, 713-574-2371 Insurance Solutions of Texas Jay Harris, 281-565-2222

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Hold Fast Industries Ted Volf, 832-465-2350 Seyfarth Shaw Linda Schoonmaker, 713-225-2300 Executive Building System Kimmett Brigham, 281-261-4700 Ibn Sina Foundation, Inc Shahnaz Ajani, 1- 281-438-7462 C & C Dental Teresa Cody, 281-242-0241 The Himalaya Drug Company Penny Mock, 713-863-1622 Dynamic Flow Computers, Inc Sami Halilah, 281-565-1118

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SERVPRO of Stafford/Missouri City Kristyn Hollen, 281-403-2256 Omni Flow Computers, Inc. Daniel Stoller, 281-240-6161 Lasagna House III Jeff Smith, 281-277-3400

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Fort Bend County District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott, 281-633-7632 Sugar Land Skeeters Kyle Dawson, 281-240-4487 Classic Messaging LLC Dominic Cashiola, 281-494-6250 Service King Collision Repair Centers Jennifer Hunt, 713-773-5000 Texas Direct Auto Jessica DeMarr, 281-499-8200

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Charles Newcomer, 281-242-1001 Harris Construction Company, LTD Haley Millis, 713-690-0791 RE/MAX Southwest - Weaver Jennifer Weaver, 281-207-5037

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Fitts, Roberts & Co., PC R. Kay Parker, CPA, CFP, 713-260-5230 Fox & Associates, LLP Attorneys at Law John L. Fox, 713-871-2076

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AccessHealth Carol Edwards, 281-342-4530 Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Catering Sandy McGee, 281-344-9393

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SouthWest Water Company Kirk Michael, 281-207-5800

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Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for December 2015. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 543 Assumed Names for month of December.

Prime Select Pharmaceuticals Prime Select Pharmaceuticals 13017 Jess Pirtle Blvd Ste # 150 77478 Newton Ayesha Sexy Ass Tees 610 Fm 1092 Ste 207 77477 Shaffer Stephanie (+) The Raspberry Pig (+) 13310 Georgetown Dr 77478 Barley Nayree (+) Classy & Sassy Boutique 707 Pittman Dr 77469

Ford Porsche Bare Hair Natural Products 1038 Crestmont Place Loop 77489

Steen Karen Duroseau (+) Seivom Management Grp 15218 Hidden Hollow Ln 77498

Garcia Francisco Orlando Enkor - Energy And It Solutions 722 Land Grant Dr 77406

Danian Christopher Randy P.C. Danian Films 1810 Holly Tree Ct 77469 Allen-Sauls Joyce Prettyeyes Gallery 9603 Ravensworth Dr 77031

Barley Chester Barley (+) Double B Trucking 34535 Parkview Dr 77423

Christopher Ayodele Joy Christopher Ayodele Joy Productions 14738 Ravenscroft Way 77083

Kennedy Karen (+) Needville Horse Riding 8610 Padon Road 77461

Marigny Edward Nj Fashions 7355 Hwy 6 S 77083

Kennedy Karen Beth (+) Needville Equestrian Center 8610 Padon Rd 77461

Stokes Shane (+) Alamo Concrete 6800 Gaston Road Apt 2108 77494

Kennedy Karen Beth (+) Needville Horseback Riding 8610N Padon Rd 77461

Stokes Shane Adam (+) Builders Post Tension 6800 Gaston Rd Apt 2108 77494

Kennedy Karen Beth (+) Needvillehorseriding.com 8610 Padon Rd 77461

Dhanani Realtors Inc Nazneen H Dhanani 1815 Cambria Ln 77479

Kennedy Karen Beth (+) Needvillehorse backriding.com 8610 Padon Road 77461 Kennedy Karen Beth (+) Needvilleequestrian center.com 8610 Padon Rd 77461 Mancini Helena (+) Helena Mancini Floral Design 3103 Williams Glen Dr 77479 Bartley Gary Delano’s Express 1950 Doliver Circle 77489

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Wolf-Vulic Jacqueline American Travel Company Jacqueline Vulie 24911 Cactus Sage Trl 77494

Scott Tonya Knowledge Bank 5631 Horseshoe Falls 77459 Reynolds Jeri L (+) 5D Leatherworks 805 Shetland Ln 77493 Reynolds Jeri L (+) Five D Photography 805 Shetland Ln 77493 Adekeye Adefemi O Gorilla Warfare 16618 Sussex Dr 77083 Sanchez Reverend Rose (+) Abundant Crowns For Jesus Online Outreach 610 Russeff Field Ct 77469 Mccall Natalie (+) Live Love Photo 4838 Zachary Lane 77479

Zeno Daric Natural Automotive Mobile Service 1474 Hunters Park Dr 77489 Pierce Sara A S. A. Pierce (+) 5018 Bessies Creek Tr 77441 Resendiz Gerardo (+) J S A Trucking 15730 Samoa Way 77053 Cruz Rey (+) Shovel Designs 6414 Laurel Bush Ln 77479 Hathorn Roger (+) Rh Leather Works 3508 Glenmeadow 77471

Shah Praful N (+) Creative Decor 3110 Pablo Picasso Dr 77479 Yu Steve F (+) Sky Enterprises Realty 3307 Larkwood Ln 77479 Wali Shamshad (+) Amber Inc. 8823 Sage Cove Ln 77407 Home And Property Improvement Specialists Inc Redefind Collective 9550 Spring Green Blvd 77494 Aliana Enterprise Inc Hometown Pharmacy 1251 Pin Oak Rd Suite 127 77494 Anas Halaway Dds Inc Katy Dental Experts 6840 S Mason Rd Ste 600 77450

Freeman Nikita A The Sweet Shack Xpress (+) 3231 Becker Glen St 77545

Ventura Noe (+) AM Videos 9411 Highway 6 S 77083

Marshall Emanuel Allison Appliances 586 Lynnwood Dr 77489

Garvey Homes Houston LLC Create 29202 Bentford Manor Ct 77494

Buch Shantel M New Nation Motorcycle Club 13217 Camden Blue Lane 77583

Cado Inc Cado Billing 2602 Bridge Hampton Way 77479

Evans Lenore (+) Immanuel Emmanuel 1710 Manchester Crossing Dr 77545

India Chat And Sweet Inc A1 Mumbai Grill 11102 Highway 6 South Ste 110 77498

Stewart Kathryn Stewart Roofing Systems 50 Sullivans Lndg 77459

Indiachat And Sweet Inc Standard Sweets Chat Restaurant 11102 Highway 6 South Ste 112 77498

O & T Investment Limited Liability Company O & T Investment, Limited Liability Company 8903 Corebridge Dr 77469

Kao Chivorn Snowflake Donuts 1314 Pin Oak Rd 77494

Baker Kelli Kelli Pools 39042 Whites Chapel 77024

Raith Anton Vernon (+) Redraith Services 8715 Noble St 77461

Bevern Beverly Ann Van (+) Oc 21 Systems 614 Mistycreek Dr 77406

Williams Broderick Bizzy B Express 8215 Obsidian Ct 77583

Regalado Deann Jeanette (+) Melia Rose Photography 5106 Quebec Blvd 77469

Diggs Dedrick (+) Dedrick Diggs Photography 7727 Summerdale Dr 77469

Altenbern Linda (+) Luckys Sand Dollar Interests 2507 Cascade Glen Dr 77494

Price Tangela Sienna Delivery Service 2122 Vermillion Oak St 77545

Rahman Mohammed RizwanUr (+) Up Town Vape 9409 Hwy 6 South 77083

Bustos Mireya Pasteleria Gaby 6202 Berkridge 77053

Lopez Nestor P.M. Profession Maintenance 13110 S Gessner Ste 200 77489 Nkosi Damani Damani Nkosi 550 Stafford Run 77477 Ventura Noe (+) D’smokeshop (+) 9405 Hwy 6 South 77083

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Nguyen Hien The Serenite Nails & Spa 6920 S Fry Rd Ste E 77494 Whites Multi-Development Co LLC BTW Trucking 21015 Tarpley Springs Dr 77407 Akuchie Evangeline (+) Janeline Healthcare (LLC) 6803 Oakbranch Manor Ln 77407

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Ombena Helen (+) Nelly Auto 1903 Ascot Dew Court 77469

Jarvis Studios LLC Define Body & Mind 27807 Cenizo Park Ct 77494

Burnett Edward (+) Co . Ke Enterprises (+) 71 Ember Branch 77459

Deniz Johnny Z O I Systems (+) 4707 E Parma Dr 77471

Akuchie Evangeline Chinyere (+) Janeline Healthcare Services (LLC) 6803 Oakbranch Manor Lane 77407

Starr Tammy Starr Alkaline Water 1402 Hickory Lake Dr 77545

Vaught Edwin (+) Vaught Custom Guns 4707 Hwy 36 S #43 77471

Baker Reid Texan Filter 28514 Kinglet Pines 77494

Pena Jesus R Titan Company 2719 East Eagle Dr 77471

Jackson Bryan B Jackson Enterprises LLC 21414 Julie Marie Ste 2301 77449

Ocn International Inc Ocn International Consulting & Trading 5710 Pioneer Ridge Ct 77479

Rosenbaum Jeanette Kuban (+) Village Stop Market 6911 Hwy 36 S 77471

Nichols Stephen M (+) Linens And Mass 113 Sharpstown Ctr 77036

Vio Strings Inc Katy Violin1 S Fry Rd Suite 300 77450

Spooner Michael Winners Tax Service (Mc) 1544 Kenforest 77489

Walter Torche Simones’ Hair Galley 12660 Stafford Rd #511 77477

Hervey Kimberly (+) Kimberly’s Stitchery And Mercantile 6193 Highway Blvd Ste 201 77494

Devarim VIII Enterprises Inc Trash Butler 5506 Heart Pine Way 77494

Salas Steven Infidelity Spy Group 2311 Alassio Isle Ct 77459

Devarium VIII Enterprises Inc College Hunks Hauling Junk 5506 Heart Pine Way 77494

Smith Avis Serene Life Solutions 3902 Camelia Glen Ln 77545

Mccullum Sheri Yellow Roze Design 2819 Green Meadow Ct 77489 Chacon Carmen Chacon Express 7510 Trabajo Dr 77083 Smith Valarie (+) The Power Person (+) 3226 The Highlands Dr 77478 Smith Candace (+) Pinwheel Resale Boutique 1934 Longmont Cir 77489 Hernandez Torres Ricardo Richart’s Transport 17117 Westheimer Road 77082 Thomas Jimmy Jpv Enterprise Inc 5402 Riverstone Crossing Dr 77479 Hooper Pete (+) H & H Services 13451 Morgan Ln 77461 Ellis Curley Lamar Iii (+) Dominion Pentecostal Church 2202 Cherry Hill Ct 77469 Bogwu Annie Scott Virtuous Faith Gallery 16830 Barker Springs Rd Ste 401 #218227 77218 Hilsher Michael (+) Mission Driven Auto 3806 Water Shoal Ln 77459 Brooks Scott Brooks & Co. 16107 Kensington Dr #119 77479 Fopac LLC Sitqwik 4401 Lea Ln 77406 Perez Robert Caseblend 11030 Anilu Dr 77406

Moody William A II Sugarland Speed Shop 2850 Colony Dr 77479 Moody William A II Auto Motivation 2850 Colony Dr 77479 Xu Qi-Wen Xu Cpa Services 4419 Grand Cayman Dr 77479 Logan Alicia Rowland (+) Pet Spa Mobile Grooming 6210 Watford Bend 77471 Logan Alicia Rowland (+) One Posh Tot 6210 Watford Bend 77471 Miano Rudolph Jr (+) Heavenly Doors 14950 Camino Ranch Dr 77083 Mickens Carolyn (+) M & T Transport And Consultants (+) 4002 Highland Vale Ct 77545 Gipson Lloyd H L. Gipson Enterprises 5607 Irish Hill Dr 77053 Leasure Robert (+) Bluewater Funds 3219 Meadow Creek Dr 77459 Vintue And Valoy LLC Conlee’s College of Cosmetology 2026 Vallenia Court 77479 Hoy-Reyna Lorraine A Rainbow Properties 4703 Carnation Grove Lane 77469

Devarium VIII Enterprises Inc College Hunks Moving 5506 Pine Heart Way 77494 Scaria Marily Scaria Ink 3518 Battle Creek Dr 77459 Hines Sonnica Sonnica Hines 1923 Wood Trl Ct 77489 Miller Nicole R Bella Tribe 6510 Shady Ln 77406 Velasquez Elizeth (+) Sunshine Cleaners & Gift Shop 13103 Stafford Rd 77477

Fernander Gregory Portfolio Consultant Group (+) 2424 Fm 1092 Rd Ste 322 77459 Odulate Olatunbosun S Boaps Limo 15770 Bellaire Blvd Apt 111 77083

Caulkins Paul Pwc Sollutions 1430 Tulane Dr 77406 Santos Victor Hugo Sja Steel Workz Custom Welding 10711 Grand Pines Drive 77498 Winston Ylonda Elevation 3119 Aldridge Dr 77459 Desiwindow.Com Inc Desi Entertainment 9896 Bissonnet Street 77036 Real Media Group LLC Media Times News 9896 Bissonnet St 77036

Renfro Larry Wayne Larry Wayne Renfro 7514 South Glen Willow 77489 Foster Jason S Morning Woodworks 2210 Country Creek Way 77406

Real Media Group LLC Media Times 9896 Bissonnet St 77036

Chesmar Homes Ltd (+) Chesmar Homes 400 Gears Rd Suite 400 77067

Cook Taylor (+) Romeo’s Friends Pet Rescue 5521 Saddle Drive 77461

Desiwindow.Com Inc Desi Events & Entertainment 9896 Bissonnet St 77036

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Phillips Dwayne Dylan’s Skatepark 10055 Belknap #216 77498 Stinson Cartright Insurance Solutions LLC Goosehead Insurance 4907 Blaisefield Ct 77494 APTPW LLC Pebble Walk Apartments 2205 Ave I Ste 117 77471 APTTP LLC Presidio Apartments (+) 2205 Ave I Ste 117 77471 Vasquez Jeremy (+) Fort Bend Concrete Mfg. 4107 Meadowbend 77469 Vasquez Jeremy (+) Fort Bend Concrete Company 4107 Meadowbend 77469 Jennings David L (+) Pti Pavement Repair Products Aka Pavepatch.Com 9603 Pennington Ln 77459 Jaimes Jorge Gonalez Jorge J. Gonzalez Roofing 5622 Melanite St 77053 Pena Abel Garcia J Garcia Roofing 4923 Ridgestone St 77053 Jan Hwan-Fa (+) Mr. Jan’s Math Class 2 8945 S Fry Rd Suite F 77494 Bridges Justin K Giovanni Family Ent 351 Lincoln Blvd 36608 Dillard Glenn Glenn Dillard Coordinator For Services 709 Pultar Rd 77469 Rnr Consulting LLC Image Series (+) Uptown Hair Studio & Boutique 6818 Emerson Lane 77479 Mccray Sheila (+) Avidity Medical Design Academy 2531 Blue Reef Drive 77449

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Data Beat

January 2015 Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary reports present data about monthly local sales and use tax allocation payments to local sales taxing jurisdictions.

These net payments represent monies identified for the local jurisdictions since the previous month’s distribution. These reports will allow you to compare current year sales and use tax payments with the previous year. When used with other local economic indicators, they may help indicate present and future trends.

County/City Fort Bend

Net Payment This Period

Comp Payment Prior Year

Percent Change

2015 Payments To Date

2014 Payments To Date

Percent Change

Arcola Beasley Fulshear Kendleton Meadows Place Missouri City Needville Orchard Pleak Richmond Rosenberg Simonton Stafford Sugar Land Thompsons

37,605.46 13,208.50 102,408.17 2,642.79 110,149.74 656,084.96 39,349.80 6,822.57 4,690.89 473,905.12 1,167,512.06 9,121.64 1,247,927.82 4,190,161.20 3,852.61

42,069.35 8,238.53 82,641.35 943.11 91,557.35 667,400.93 35,281.93 7,474.13 4,468.16 411,649.67 1,254,112.63 15,734.28 1,292,676.34 4,113,498.77 462.24

-10.61% 60.32% 23.91% 180.22% 20.30% -1.69% 11.52% -8.71% 4.98% 15.12% -6.90% -42.02% -3.46% 1.86% 733.46%

37,605.46 13,208.50 102,408.17 2,642.79 110,149.74 656,084.96 39,349.80 6,822.57 4,690.89 473,905.12 1,167,512.06 9,121.64 1,247,927.82 4,190,161.20 3,852.61

42,069.35 8,238.53 82,641.35 943.11 91,557.35 667,400.93 35,281.93 7,474.13 4,468.16 411,649.67 1,254,112.63 15,734.28 1,292,676.34 4,113,498.77 462.24

-10.61% 60.32% 23.91% 180.22% 20.30% -1.69% 11.52% -8.71% 4.98% 15.12% -6.90% -42.02% -3.46% 1.86% 733.46%

COUNTY TOTAL

8,065,443.33

8,028,208.77

0.46%

8,065,443.33

8,028,208.77

0.46%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - January 2016 Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state.

City

Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin Fort Worth Arlington El Paso Plano Corpus Christi Frisco Amarillo Round Rock Irving McAllen Lubbock Midland Sugar Land Grand Prairie McKinney Odessa

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Net Payment This Period

51,032,742.33 23,988,875.41 20,463,935.53 15,531,466.41 10,039,392.41 7,457,409.39 6,696,316.70 5,785,537.52 5,614,640.37 5,550,315.01 5,466,387.75 5,260,059.27 5,088,854.57 4,922,751.10 4,886,366.66 4,231,027.66 4,190,161.20 3,640,304.34 3,319,142.15 3,239,572.37

Comp Payment Prior Year

% Change To Date

2014 Payments To Date

2013 Payments Change

Percent

52,121,970.17 23,315,822.40 19,166,937.62 14,622,060.33 9,872,342.26 7,047,400.69 6,511,684.03 5,997,871.35 5,923,647.12 6,059,107.23 5,638,989.77 5,373,940.99 4,571,718.39 5,360,226.64 4,823,099.01 5,555,668.29 4,113,498.77 3,365,280.92 3,272,568.97 3,850,152.55

-2.08% 2.88% 6.76% 6.21% 1.69% 5.81% 2.83% -3.54% -5.21% -8.39% -3.06% -2.11% 11.31% -8.16% 1.31% -23.84% 1.86% 8.17% 1.42% -15.85%

51,032,742.33 23,988,875.41 20,463,935.53 15,531,466.41 10,039,392.41 7,457,409.39 6,696,316.70 5,785,537.52 5,614,640.37 5,550,315.01 5,466,387.75 5,260,059.27 5,088,854.57 4,922,751.10 4,886,366.66 4,231,027.66 4,190,161.20 3,640,304.34 3,319,142.15 3,239,572.37

52,121,970.17 23,315,822.40 19,166,937.62 14,622,060.33 9,872,342.26 7,047,400.69 6,511,684.03 5,997,871.35 5,923,647.12 6,059,107.23 5,638,989.77 5,373,940.99 4,571,718.39 5,360,226.64 4,823,099.01 5,555,668.29 4,113,498.77 3,365,280.92 3,272,568.97 3,850,152.55

-2.08% 2.88% 6.76% 6.21% 1.69% 5.81% 2.83% -3.54% -5.21% -8.39% -3.06% -2.11% 11.31% -8.16% 1.31% -23.84% 1.86% 8.17% 1.42% -15.85%

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Commercial Building Permits

Some significant building permits in cities in Fort Bend during the month of December ADDRESS

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

ROSENBERG 7343 1/2 Town Center Blvd

Commercial Building

$30,000

Brazos Town Center/Millis Development & Construction

503 FM 2977 #2

Commercial Building

$18,000

Karadea, Kareem/Antonio Carmelo Inc

3403 Avenue F

Commercial Building

$7,200

601 Park Place Blvd

Commercial Building

$9,800

5101 Avenue H #19

Commercial Building

$15,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

12/01/15-12/31/15

$80,000

198 Kempner St

Commercial Addition

$1,910,000

2464 Settlers Way Blvd

Commercial Remodel

$41,770

13440 University Blvd Ste 100

Commercial Buildout

$191,260

12999 Executive Dr

Commercial Remodel

$14,300

13444 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$1,386,200

KHO’s Family I LP/Anchor Commercial Builders LLC

1330 Industrial Blvd

Commercial New

$1,844,955

1330 Industrial Blvd LLC/Apollo Construction

6126 1/2 Macalister Falls Dr

Commercial New

$100,000

Millis Development & Con (GC)

2150 Town Square PL Ste 700

Commercial Remodel

$296,068

LCFRE Sugar Land Town Square L/O’Donnell/Snider Cons

1075 W Park One Dr Ste 100

Commercial Remodel

$869,000

Bournewood Partners LP/Integrated Project Service

16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 200

Commercial Remodel

$6,905

Methodist Hospital/South Coast Const Services Inc

6526 US Hwy 90A

Commercial New

$2,135,000

Telfair GW LTD/United Constructors of TX, Inc

Imperial/Crown Garden Trl

Commercial Addition

$1,300,000

Millis Development & Con (GC)

17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 390

Commercial Buildout

$161,014

Memorial Hermann Hospital/Endurance Builders

17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 300

Commercial Buildout

$1,012,656

Memorial Hermann Hospital/Endurance Builders

18717 University Blvd Ste 105

Commercial Buildout

$485,778

13017 Jess Pirtle Blvd Ste 175

Commercial Remodel

$29,383

Monticello Houston Properties/American Construction

15625 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$46,300

Fort Bend MB Land LP/Mission Constructors Inc

1650 State Hwy 6 Ste 470

Commercial Remodel

$18,000

BGP Kensington LLC/Cannon Enterprises, Inc

17500 W Grand Pkwy S

Commercial Remodel

$171,818

11929 University Blvd Ste 2D

Commercial Building

$77,000

1227 Museum Square Dr #A

Commercial Building

$435,019

One Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 860

Commercial Building

$140,736

525 Julie Rivers Dr Ste 200

Commercial Building

$46,764

Reed AB Mayfield LLC/Carr’s General Contracting Inc

4530 State Hwy 6

Commercial Building

$14,350

Whataburger Inc #569/R.J. Harris Construction (Gulf)

17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 100

Commercial Building

$387,622

Memorial Hermann Hospital/C.A. Walker Construction

1600 Industrial Blvd

Commercial Building

$382,733

Sabic Americas Inc/Brewer Construction Services

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial & Residential)

12/01/15-12/31/15

$19,075,528

Fort Bend Juvenile Academy/Atlas Foundation Repair Co Waterford at Summer Park/Gonzalez Construction Enterprises GNC/ Master General Contractors

SUGAR LAND Cherokee Sugar Land L P/Linbeck Group LLC HSMEP William Trace LP/JC Stonewall Constructors, LP NNP-Telfair LLC/PGD Construction & Plumbing LLC Fleishman Gerald & Eileen 1995

Timewise #303-05/South Coast Const Services Inc

Memorial Hermann Hospital/Endurance Builders Rare Roses USA LP/FLAAH Construction Telfair Community Associates/Endurance Builders Schlumberger Tech Corp-Nam Mis/O’Donnel/Snider Cons

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Alterations & Tailoring

Advertising

Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER Newspaper.

Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com The Fort Bend Business Journal is a monthly magazine that focuses on the business community of Fort Bend County. It is directmailed to businesses throughout Fort Bend as well as all chamber of commerce members in the Fort Bend County area. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Air Conditioning

Vista Air Services, Inc. 713-433-6311 COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS www.vistaairservices.com Vista Air Services, Inc. specializes in Commercial/ Industrial Air Conditioning Services. Established in 1978 Vista provides Service, Repair, HVAC Remodeling and Design, as well as flexible Preventative Maintenance Plans. Vista is WBEA and HUB Certified and licensed in the State of Texas (TACLA 4677C).

Business Owners, Office Managers, Facilities Managers, and Commercial Contractors, are invited to call us at 713-433-6311.

To be listed call

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LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS 281-242-3193 www.lizstailor.com 3626 Highway 6 South (In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478 Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes.

We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at liz@lizstailor.com.

Auto Repair / Maintenance

Auto Central-Automotive Service & Sales 281-499-9684 www.autocentral.biz AutoCentral@verizon.net. 2526 Fifth Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Fax: 281-499-0183, Fast, Friendly and professional automotive repair. ASE Blue Seal Certified, State Inspection Station, Diesel Repair, Open Monday-Friday 7-6pm. Saturdays by Appt. only.

Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol. com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 233,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating.

Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony

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One Auto Center has a complete state-of-theart automotive repair and maintenance facility.

Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886 www.firsttireandauto.com Craig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations.

960 Eldridge, 281-313-2886 & 2303 Williams Trace Blvd. 281-980-2666 (First Colony), 20015 Southwest Freeway. 281-343-5666 (Greatwood), Diagnostic testing and evaluation, Manufacturer’s routine recommended maintenance, domestic and foreign vehicle repairs, AAA approved, ASE certified. Ask about our Fleet Service!

Banks

The State Bank of Texas 281-494-6686 www.tsbot.com nickiblack@tsbot.com. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-494-6747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you!

Background Screening/Testing

Comprehensive Screening Services (Compscreen) 832-465-1076 or 1-866-222-2828 E-Mail: info@compscreen.net www.compscreen.net We are a local Fort Bend Company, here to help protect your business or home by providing affordably priced, state-of-the-art, highly reliable, (24/7) pre-employment background checks (most results available instantly), drug testing services and instant drug testing supplies (we often can save our clients over 20% on average).

Statistics have shown that 53% of resumes & applications contain falsifications! The American Council for Drug Education reports that 74.8% of drug users are employed and active in the workplace (approx. 12.9 million people). Don’t become part of the next statistic! Let us help you protect your most valuable asset, your business, family, school or other community entity. Call us at 281-201-1806. We can help!

Carpet & Floors

Harris Carpet & Floors 713-723-0693 E-mail:floors@harriscarpet.com www.harriscarpet.com

Commercial Finance

Creekstone Commercial Capital 281-299-7143 www.creekstonecc.com We help small, medium, and large companies access the capital needed to meet business goals. Our commercial finance/ lending programs are available for start-ups and well-established companies, and we find the best solutions for businesses with no credit history as well as companies with excellent cash flow and collateral. Types of financing that we support include: Equipment Leasing • Franchise Financing • Healthcare and Medical Financing (including financing for patients declined for medical credit) • Commercial Real Estate • Merchant Cash Advance • Mergers and Acquisition Financing • Private Equity Financing • Small Business Loans • Structured Settlement and Annuity Financing • Unsecured Business Lines of Credit • Factoring • PO Financing • Bridge Loans and Hard Money • Consumer Financing • Contract Financing. CALL TODAY - “For more information please visit www. creekstonecc.com and give us a call for a free consultation.”

Country Clubs & Golf Courses

Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre 281-403-5900 (General) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com The Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre offers 36 holes of championship golf, full practice facilities and gorgeous event venues.

After your round, stop by the Bluebonnet Grille for a cold drink and a satisfying meal. The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com.

Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Riverbend Country Club 281-269-2526 www.riverbendcountryclub.org triciarbcc@gmail.com.Tricia Hawks, 1214 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Conveniently located in the heart of Sugar Land, Riverbend Country Club is just 25 minutes south of downtown Houston, Texas. Established in 1957, Riverbend continues its tradition as Fort Bend County’s only member owned club. Whether you’re looking for championship golf, fine dining, pools, tennis, fitness facilities or a wide variety of social and golf activities Riverbend is definitely the place to belong.

lenges of tomorrow. For learners kindergarten through 12 grade, we provide homework assistance and after school tutoring in all subjects.

For high school students who are behind with their high school credits, we have an evening program where they can receive their credits and we send the successfully completed grade back to their home school. We believe, as did Plato, that the purpose and ultimate value of education is not to stick thoughts into the pupils’ head, but to inspire them to think for themselves.

Wisdom~Honor~Perseverance. KnowledgeFirst Empowerment Center is located at 2651 Cartwright Road., Suite C Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Dialysis Floral

Stafford Dialysis 281-568-9911 www.StaffordDialysis.com 12220 Murphy Road, Stafford, Texas 77477 Quality Care for A Quality Life. Stafford Dialysis promotes the highest quality care and treatment for patients with chronic renal disease. State of the Art technology and certified professionals provide patients the highest ethical standards and education related to kidney failure. Certified through Private Insurance, Medicare and the Texas Department of Health, you can trust your care to Stafford Dialysis.

Flowers By Tiffany LLC 281-208-8681 www.FlowersByTiffanyStafford.com 13230 Murphy Road, Suite 400, Stafford, TX 77477.

281-208-8681. 2011 CMUS Power Award Winner – Internet Customer Service Award. Beautiful Flowers for all occasions, Weddings, Events, Funerals, Plants, Fruit & Gourmet Baskets. Member of the Better Business Bureau and Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Mention the Fort Bend Business Journal for a special discount.

Florist

Economic Development

The Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) www.KatyEDC.org - 281-396-2200 The Katy Area conomic Development Council (Katy Area EDC, a 501 (c) 6 non-profit corporation, is a full service economic development corporation representing the Katy ISD area (Katy Area). Katy Area EDC : recruits new businesses, helps retain and expand existing businesses, helps create new businesses, facilitates the construction of business infrastructure and helps improve the quality of place and quality of life of the Katy Area.

Education

Knowledge-First Empowerment Center 281-499-8315 www.knowledge-first.org Providing Academic Services Enhancing Educational Values The Knowledge-First Empowerment Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit accredited educational school which prepares learners to meet today’s educational demands and the systemic chal-

SERVICE DIRECTORY

At Harris Carpet & Floors we sell, clean, and install all flooring types. We also provide carpet cleaning services, air duct cleaning, ceramic tile, grout cleaning and 24 hour water extraction. We have been in business for over 25 years and we take pride in our excellent service record. Free Home & Phone Estimates. Owner La Trell Harris.

12515 Fondren Road. Suite H, Houston, Texas 77035.

Red Stem Florist LLC 281-403-3880 www.redstemflorist.com 3340 FM 1092 Rd. Suite 175, Missouri city, TX 77459 Specializing in all floral arrangements. Custom designs - Early Victorian Era to Asian styles for Weddings & Funerals. High end silks and gift baskets.

Let Red Stem, Florist create your next occasion.

Home Health Care

Texas State Healthcare & Hospice Care 281-208-4344 or 979-323-7099 www.txstatehealthcare.com What we do: Skilled Nursing - Home Health Aide Physical / Speech / Occupational Therapies - Medical Social Worker assisting with durable medical equipment needs and helping to provide Resources & Services in the Community - Wound Care - Catheter Care Diabetic Care Lab Services - IV Therapy and more... “Hometown Nurses Helping Hometown People”

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Ice Cream Specialties

Southern Ice Cream 281-499-9837 www.SouthernIceCreamTX.com Great for all occasions! Reward your employees, clients or families. Serve delicious ice cream specialties from Southern Ice Cream in Stafford, Texas. Do you have a special fundraising project or marketing project on your mind?

Schedule a push cart, ice cream truck or vintage ‘Original Good Humor’ truck to deliver these speciality deserts. Southern Ice Cream prides itself on personalized service delivering frozen treats efficiently to cool down even the hottest Houston days! It’s easy to book this unique and rewarding ice cream experience, just visit www.SouthernIceCreamTX.com or call Michelle at 281-499-9837.

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Insurance Agencies

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Goosehead Insurance 281-643-0996 www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance “Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs.

As your agent, Andrew Haley understands the value of safeguarding what matters most to you and will work on your behalf to bring you the best insurance options based on your individual needs. You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.”

Insurance Solutions of Texas 281-565-2222 • 281-341-5060 www.insurancesolutionsoftexas.com Jay Harris, Auto, Home, Business, Flood Insurance. 14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 281-565-2222, Fax 281-565-3333. 2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-3415558.

Jewelers

Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our

specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:006:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

Magazine

Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com Fort Bend’s ONLY business publication.

Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly. The place to advertise to reach the vital Fort Bend County business community.

Movers Student Movers, Inc. 713-728-4900 houstonstudentmovers.com Student Movers has specialized in moving Residential and Commercial clients in Fort Bend County, and anywhere in Texas, since 1996. State licensed and regulated for your protection, Student Movers is an A+ BBB member and has been awarded Angie’s List ‘Preferred Vendor of the Year’ 3 years in a row.

Offering 2 or 3 men moving crews to fit your moving needs, you can call for a free moving quote, 7 days a week at 713-728-4900 or visit our website at houstonstudentmovers.com.

Nature’s Pest Control

Nature’s Own Pest And Lawn Service 281-656-2847 www.naturesownpestcontrol.org 18035 W. Little York Rd. Ste. F, Katy, TX 77449.

Using an exterminator that will practice the safest and most natural techniques for pest control can be reassuring and December be the only consideration for those who are determined to live green in every way. Natural pest control with the best guarantee in the business. At Nature’s Own, we will eradicate your bugs and make your home bug free once again. Don’t lose any sleep over these pesky bugs. Call Nature’s Own today. Mention Fort Bend Business Journal and receive a special discount.

Newspaper

Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER Newspaper.

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Networking Fort Bend Chapter - BNI Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am at Sweetwater Country Club. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business!

For information on how to come visit, please email jeanne@jeannegregory.com.

Open MRI

Upright MRI of Sugar Land 281-494-0505 www.mri911.com CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Upright MRI is the only True OPEN MRI in Sugar Land. We scan patients standing, sitting, or lying down. For the first time, patients can be scanned in weight-bearing postures and in their position of pain. It is ideal for patients who have difficulty lying down due to respiratory or cardiac problems. Mention this ad and receive $25 off your first scan. 2655 Cordes Drive #150, Sugar Land, 77479. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Optometrists

Elissa R. Wedemeyer O.D., FCOVD, F.A.A.O 281-499-2600 www.drwedemeyer.com 6026 Hwy. 6 Missouri City, TX 77459.

Therapeutic Optometrist; Visual Perceptual / Binocular Therapy; medical management of eye infections and diseases. The office has a large selection of fashion frames.

Pets Grooming, Food & Supplies

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Sugar Land • 281-240-WOOF (9663) Sienna • 281-778-WOOF (9663) www.WoofGangBakery.com We LOVE your Dog! Pamper your pet with a relaxing Woof Gang Bakery Spa Experience! A neighborhood store, offering gourmet dog treats, healthy pet foods, pet supplies, accessories and pet grooming. We are committed to providing superior products that enhance the well-being of your dog. At Woof Gang Bakery, we know that dogs are a part of our families, dogs are our faithful companions, and dogs bring us joy. We’ll help you show your appreciation for their unconditional love and devotion.

Ed’s Pharmacy 281-499-4555 Ed Sziy, 3740 Cartwright, Missouri City, TX 77459, Fax: 281-499-7088.

Physicians

Immunizations & Drug Testing The IMUnization Clinic West 281-229-9664 • S.W. 281-313-7468 www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com.

West: 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 519, Houston, Texas 77084, S.W. 3727 Greenbriar Dr., Suite 403, Stafford, TX 77477- Vaccines for children and adults for school, fertility, work, immigration, or travel needs. Daytime, Evening, and Saturday hours and no wait appointments available.

Vaccine titers and Drug Testing for individuals or corporations. Certified Drug Testing Center & CDC Designated Yellow Fever Provider. We perform oral HIV testing also. Mobile onsite clinics available for churches and corporations.

We are now in network with Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Pregnancy Resources

Pregnancy Resource Medical Center of Fort Bend County 281-232-2375 www.prmcfortbend.org The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center is a nonprofit that helps women by offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, peer consultations, classes and parenting resources. We are looking for volunteers, financial partners and church liaisons to help us reach our community.

You can share the joy of helping hurt hearts and saving lives. We are located at 2918 Avenue I Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Real Estate

Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kolbe.curtice@colliers.com Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-4943227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend.

Riverstone Development Co. 281-499-8700 www.riverstone.com tomw@johnsondev.com.

Tom Wilcox, 4855 Riverstone Blvd, Missouri City, Texas 77459, Fax: 281-499-8704, Luxurious waterside living in Fort Bend from $200s to the many millions.

Jeanne Gregory, CRS, GRI 281-344-8918 www.jeannegregory.com jeannegregory@earthlink.net.

14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Fax: 281-242-6754, Re/Max Southwest. Residential real estate sales & corporate relocation.

Jennifer Weaver, ABR, CRS, GRI 281-207-5037 www.jenniferweaver.com RE/MAX Southwest, 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

Residential sales and corporate relocation since 1979.

Remodeling / Outdoor Living

Living Improvements - 281-499-7000 www.living-improvements.com AWARD WINNING - 2010 & 2011 Houston’s BEST “Outdoor Living Space” Living Improvements’ commitment to excellence makes us the perfect fit for your building needs. We have over 200 years cumulative in-house experience in the remodeling and construction industry making us highly skilled, professional and detail oriented striving to exceed our customer’s expectations. We feature outdoor living spaces, custom homes, interior and exterior renovations. Our commitment to excellence is just one of the reasons we have over 5,000 satisfied customers. SERVING FORT BEND & SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR OVER 35 YEARS. Scrap Dealer/Metal Recycling

Julius Metals 281-499-6400 www.juliusmetals.com 3018 5th St., Stafford, TX 77477 Julius Metals has been FT. BEND COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 31 years. As a proud and responsible member

of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money!

Transportation

Town Center Transportation Inc. (281) 743-8992 TownCenterTransportation@Gmail.com www.TownCenterTransportation.com Going to the airport is stressful, and leaving your car there is even worse! Next time you go on a trip or travel for business let us do the driving. We are a locally owned and operated transportation business with a fleet of luxury mid and full-size SUV’s that services Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Fort Bend County and Houston. We also provide transportation for going out to dinner (don’t drink and drive!), concerts, cruises, weddings, and all other events in the greater Houston area. Relax, unwind, and call Town Center Transportation!

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Star Digital Studios 281-690-4280 www.starvideoproductions.com A full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

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FOOD, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WHERE TO EAT NOW - The following is a list of exceptional restaurants throughout Fort Bend County & Katy Area. Prices reflect the average cost of a three-course dinner for one person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. $$$$=Very Expensive ($60 & Up). $$$=Expensive ($40-$60). $$=Moderate ($20-$40). $=Inexpensive (Under $20) . FB=Full Bar. WB=Serves Wine & Beer.

Bombay Palace (Indian Grill and Bar) The route to India was The Bombay sought by Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus Palace (Indian Grill and Bar) for its valuable spices. Saffron, turmeric, ginger and coriander — these are the tastes that define Indian food. If you are craving tandoori, tikka masala, spicy curries or any of the cuisine’s other vibrant, artfully prepared dishes, try The Bombay Palace, Indian Grill and Bar. Enjoy the exotic taste of India right in our wonderful city of Sugar Land in our cozy neighborhood restaurant. Indian cuisine is hard to sample via just one dish. The Bombay Palace has a sampler of a variety of dishes in their daily lunch buffet.

Enjoy our Lunch Buffet served daily. Mon.-Fri: 11:00-2:30 p.m. and Sat.-Sun: 11:30-3:00 p.m.

Dinner served daily from 5:30-10 p.m. Daily Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Let us cater your next event or business meeting. 15259 SW Frwy Sugar Land, TX 77478, at the intersection of 59 South & Williams Trace Blvd. Contact: 281-325-0071; sales@thebombaypalace.com. Visit us at www.TheBombayPalace.com. Like us on Facebook @ The Bombay Palace Indian Grill and Bar. $$ • FB Center Stage Gallery & Events • Holiday Parties • Birthday Parties • Financial Seminars • Political Events • Sweet 16 • Bridal Showers • Baby Showers • Art Showcase • Networking Events • Family Celebrations and the list goes on...

Exceptional Rates- Unbelievable Value • Over 2500 square feet to meet your specific needs. • Beautifully decorated throughout the facility. • Showroom Ready. Many different options to choose. Center Stage Gallery & Events, 3527 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX. 77478, 281-299-4814, Email: info@Center-Stage-Events.com, visit us at www.center-stage-events.com.

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Great Harvest Bread Co. Great Harvest handcrafts bread daily using only pure and simple ingredients. Each morning we fresh-grind premium whole wheat in the bakery and blend it with ingredients from nature like yeast, salt, purified water, and honey. Great Harvest does not use chemical dough conditioners or artificial additives to preserve the bread. The result is bread that tastes simply amazing and healthy. Great Harvest Bread Co. Sugar Land is located at 3344 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, Texas. (Next to Randall’s at Williams Trace Blvd.), 832-987-3217. www.greatharvestsugarland.com. $

Mosset Grille & Wine Bar Sugar Land’s newest experience features New American cuisine, serving lunch and dinner in a cozy quiet atmosphere. Join us for Happy Hour Mon-Friday, all day until 7:00 p.m., featuring fine wines and Tapas. Join us Fri and Sat night starting at 7:00 p.m. for live music. Think of Mosset for your venue to hold your special occasion event.

Hours of Operations: Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mosset Grille & Wine Bar - 14019 Southwest Freeway Suite 101, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Phone: 281-201- 8296. www.mossetwinebar.com. $ $ • WB Pavani Express Come visit our newest location in Stafford, Pavani Express. Pavani Restaurant started in 1993 providing 100% Authentic Southern Indian vegetarian recipes. Most of our vegetarian dishes are glutten-free. We also provide on-site cooking. Let us cater your next event of 50 to 5000 people in the Fort Bend, Houston, and San Antonio area. Lunch Service: Tues-Sun. 11.00 am-2:30 pm. Dinner Service Tuesday to Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Sundays 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 209 FM 1092 (Murphy Road) • Stafford, Texas 77477. 281-261-3311 for catering call 210-328-4886. Open www.pavanicafe.com. $ Regal Seafood Lounge

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“The Freshest Seafood “Hong Kong Cantonese. Open 7 Days a week, Sunday- Thursday 11: 00- 10:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday 11:a.m.11:00 p.m. 12350 Southwest Freeway, Stafford, Tx. 77477. (Between W. Airport and S. Kirkwood) Phone 281-494-8888. $$

Vasos Bar-B-Q Vasos Bar-B-Q is located at 9920 Highway 90A • #D-120, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Call 281-242-8585. “Hours of Operation MondayFriday 11a.m.-8:30p.m. Saturday 11a.m.-9 p.m.

Closed Sunday. 26 years same location and same ownership. Full Service Catering with variety of menu items to choose from. Visit our website at www.vasoscatering.com. $ Soto’s Kitchen “Our mission is to expose the diversity of the Mexican cuisine through daring and fun fusions, while retaining the highest standards on quality and freshness. Our great food and hospitality should reflect on our guests smiles.” Lunch Specials available from Monday -Friday. 11-3:30 p.m. Happy Hour MondaySaturday. from 11-6:30 p.m., Business Hours: Monday-Thursday. 11-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday.

11-9:30 p.m. 2899 Dulles Avenue, Missouri City, Texas. Visit us at www.sotoskitchen.com.

Like us on Facebook.com/sotoskitchendulles or Tweet us on Tweeter.com/sotokitchen. $

The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, Where everybody knows your game.

• Sports theme restaurant rink side!

• Family friendly place • Hand Tossed Pizza, Fresh Burgers, Jumbo Wings and much more…

• Several LED TVs that show all the NFL & NHL games! Yes we have Direct TV! • Relax with your best friend on our Dog friendly patio and catch a game!

• Private Party Room available for Mixers, Socials & Networking • Watch live hockey , figure skating or public skating while dining Current Hours Of Operation: Mon: 4:00 pm 10:00 pm, Tue - Wed: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am, Thu: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Fri: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 16227 Lexington Blvd. • Sugar Land, Texas 77479, 281-565-8795, www.lockerroomsugarland.com. $$

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1 IN 3 WOMEN DIE FROM HEART DISEASE. EARLY DETECTION CAN PREVENT IT. The signs and symptoms of coronary heart disease in women are not easily recognizable. At Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, our expert cardiologists offer the most advanced technologies and specialized treatments to help women avoid the disease. By assessing the individual risks of every patient and helping establish a plan to maintain greater heart health, we’re preventing heart disease in women before it can even begin.

To learn if you’re at risk, visit connect.houstonmethodist.org/heartquiz and take a heart disease risk assessment, or call 281.274.7500 for a physician referral.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land is the only hospital in Fort Bend to provide 24/7 interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery services.

In a cardiac emergency, there’s only one place you need to be — Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.