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Michael Sudhalter Editor

Welcome to 2016!

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wo Thousand and Fifteen has been an exciting year for the Fort Bend-Katy Business Journal, but we’re ready to put our party hats and New Year’s champagne aside until next December.

It’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions and ideas for 2016. If you have any you’d like to offer, please let us know.

We love January, because it gives us 40+ days to think about last minute Valentine’s Day gifts.

The New Year is a great time to think about a fresh, new smile, and there’s no better to place to receive or maintain it than Fort Bend Dental in Missouri City, an important part of the Fort Bend community for the past 29 years.

We spotlight the good folks at Fort Bend Dental, and the work they’ve done for the patients – and for the community – over the past three decades.

We wish them well as they recently opened a second location in Richmond.

Sincerely, Scan with your smart phone to launch to our website.

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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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Inside Stories Report: Alamo Drafthouse coming to Sugar Land in 2017......................................... 6 A New Way of Investing for You & Your Family............................................................ 7

EDITOR Michael Sudhalter

Oscar’s Barber Shop’s been a Fort Bend institution since the 1960s.............. 8

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Johnson Development sees most projects on new Top Community list 10......... 10

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New Texas Firearms Laws and You.............................................................................. 9 Methodist Cardiology Associates welcomes Michael H. Koo, M.D.............. 11 New HCC Missouri City campus will aid in community revitalization........... 12 Imperial Farmers Market brings healthy food, fun to Sugar Land.......................... 13 Meritage Homes begins pre-sales of new homes in Imperial Sugar Land............ 14 FBISD to improve and advance its CTE Program.............................................. 15

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Homebuilders open eleven new model homes in Fort Bend’s Harvest Green . .. 16 Texana receives $23,300 grant from Fort Bend Junior Service League............... 18 Sugar Land cancer patient involved in design of 2016 Rose Bowl Game.......... 21 Jim Rice announces Re-election campaign for FBISD Trustee Position 3 .......... 28 The Texas Bar College welcomes new member...................................................... 29

Departments Newsworthy................................................................. 18-21 Business Card Directory.............................................. 26-27 Names in the News...................................................... 28-29 Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter............ 30-33 Data Beat..................................................................... 34-37 Service Directory........................................................ 38-41 Meet & Eat - Food, Drink & Entertainment Guide............................................... 42-43

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ON THE COVER Fort Bend Dental Dentists Dr. Brian Machart, Dr. Kevin Baethge, Dr. Randal Glenn and Dr. Dwight Pecorra

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Report: Alamo Drafthouse coming to Sugar Land in 2017

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@fortbendstar.com

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ugar Land is going to become the movie-going hotbed of the Greater Houston area.

The city already has an AMC 30 next to the First Colony Mall, and the Flix Brewhouse coming next year.

On Tuesday, CultureMap of Houston reported that Alamo Drafthouse will open a location in Sugar Land’s Imperial Market, a new multi-use retail development next to Constellation Field.

According to CultureMap, “the nine-screen theater will begin construction in early 2016 as part of a new two-story retail building.”

The development will also include Aloft, a 185-room hotel, along with the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, which is a collaboration between the Children’s Museum of Houston and the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation.

There are currently Alamo locations in Katy and in the Vintage Park/Klein area. The Austinbased company shows movies, but also serves food/alcohol. It’s also well-known for hosting special events such as sing-a-longs and classic films. Previews at Alamo Drafthouse movies are much more creative than standard movie previews.

NEW DEVELOPMENT NEAR FORT BEND TOLL ROAD Currently, there’s very little development along the Fort Bend Toll Road until you reach the Hwy. 6 interchange.

That could change when service roads start coming, but the Houston-based Cernus Group

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is taking a pro-active approach.

The Cernus Group, which will build some mixed-use development in the Lake Olympia area, has announced that it will build approximately 900 single family homes in a 329-acre planned development called Parks Edge, according to the Houston Chronicle, between Mustang Bayou and the Fort Bend Toll Road in Missouri City. The homes are expected to be in the $200,000-$400,000 range.

SLI CLOSES ON TEXAS INSTRUMENTS PROPERTY Street Level Investments (SLI), a Dallas-based development company, has closed on the 192acre Texas Instruments property and construction is expected to begin early next year.

The Texas Instruments sign — a landmark along U.S. 59 for many years, has already come down.

SLI plans to bring a mixed-use development with retail, restaurants, a hotel or two and multifamily units.

“SLI representatives are supposed to roll out a full presentation on what they’re going to do and how they’re going to do it,” said Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella, who expects that meeting in January.

In a related story, Stafford’s City Council passed its 25-Year-Plan of “goals and projects for the coming 25 years.”

Scarcella said the council will delve into the priority and funding of the projects early next year.

Among the projects are the connectivity of the city between the Stafford Centre, the new SLI Property and the Stafford MSD complex, enhancement of FM 1092 and several drainage projects.

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Oscar’s Barber Shop’s been a Fort Bend institution since the 1960s

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@fortbendstar.com

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alk into Oscar’s Barber Shop at 5022 U.S. 90-A in New Territory, and you’ll hear much more than the buzz of hair falling to the ground.

Luera, a 79-year-old Richmond resident, talks to his customers – a cross-section of Fort Bend residents from police officers and bankers to construction workers and attorneys.

The conversation ranges from grandkids to the Houston Rockets, and when retirement is on the horizon.

Some wonder when Luera will finally hang up the scissors and clippers, but they’re glad he’s staying around.

“If I’m not here, they don’t get a haircut,” Luera said. “I enjoy the conversations, and I like to see all of the people. A person gets used to the same barber.”

Luera is the longest-serving barber in Fort Bend County.

He started in Stafford in the late 1960s, spent a quarter-century near the former Imperial Sugar refinery in Sugar Land, and

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Oscar Luera, owner of Oscar’s Barber Shop, gives a customer a haircut.

(Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

headed over to Missouri City in the late 1990s before settling at his current New Territory location.

Out of loyalty, customers who started

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seeing Oscar at each of his previous three locations still make the trip to New Territory.

Luera’s barber shop is decorated with family photos (he’s been married to the same woman for 51 years and is the proud father of three and grandfather of five), antiques, coins, and a large barber shop poll.

Perhaps his most impressive piece is an antique barber shop chair that belonged to his grandfather, Martin Luera, who worked as a barber in Oscar’s hometown of Waelder – a community of 1,065 residents located 119 miles directly west of Houston.

The chair and tools are more than 100 years old.

Oscar never planned on becoming a barber. He moved to Houston and worked in the Ship Channel and in a hospital before deciding to attend barber school.

“I got tired of jumping jobs,” Oscar said.

After working briefly as a barber, he opened his own shop in Stafford.

Oscar currently has two other barbers working in his shop, and has no plans to sell his shop.

None of his children or grandchildren want it.

“It’s hard to find dependable barbers these days,” Oscar said.

New Texas Firearms Laws and You

By Ross Asher

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he 2015 session of the Texas Legislature brought about significant changes to Texas firearms law, notably open carry of handguns. Under the new open carry laws, any person who holds a Texas License to Carry a Handgun (formerly known as Concealed Handgun License) has the option of carrying his handgun either concealed or openly in a belt or shoulder holster. While most licensees will probably continue to carry concealed, it is likely that Texans will now see some people carrying openly on the street or in places of business.

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The Johnson Development Corporation sees most projects on new Top Community list

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he Johnson Development Corp. is Houston’s most active developer, with four projects on a list of the area’s busiest residential communities, the most of any developer.

The four projects — Riverstone, Woodforest, Cross Creek Ranch and Sienna Plantation — account for 24 percent of the 7,812 homes started within the 25 developments named on the list.

Three Johnson communities are among the top 10. Published by the Houston Business Journal on Nov. 19, the list ranks projects by the number of annual starts as of the second quarter of 2015.

“Johnson Development communities offer the ideal mix of state-of-the-art homes, unique amenities, access to quality

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The Johnson Development Corp. is Houston’s most active developer, with four projects on a list of communities with the most housing starts. Riverstone, shown here, ranked as No. 1 on the list.

schools, and prime locations,” said Doug Goff, Johnson Development’s Chief Operating Officer. “Buyers continue to seek out our developments and builders are responding accordingly, with a high number of home starts to keep up with demand.”

Riverstone in Fort Bend County is ranked No. 1 on the list, with 703 starts.

The development also has been recognized as the most active community in the state of Texas and is ranked No. 4 in the nation for new home sales. Woodforest, located in South Montgomery County, is listed No. 3 on this year’s tally, with 482 home starts.

Fulshear’s Cross Creek Ranch is ranked No. 6 with 408 homes started as of the second quarter of this year. Sienna Plantation, also in Fort Bend County, is ranked No. 12 on this year’s list with 287 home stats between

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the third quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2015.

The Johnson Development Corp. is celebrating 40 years as one of the nation’s preeminent land developers. It has 13 active projects in the Houston area, and recently announced the purchase of 590 acres in Richmond for a seventh Fort Bend community. Johnson is also developing the 8,100-acre Lake Arrowhead community in Atlanta and recently acquired Viridian, a 2,300-acre master-planned community in Arlington. In October, the company won Houston’s Best PRISM Grand AwardDeveloper for 2015 in a ceremony hosted by the Greater Houston Builders Association.

For more information on The Johnson Development Corp., visit www. johnsondevelopment.com.

Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates welcomes Michael H. Koo, M.D.

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oard-certified cardiologist Michael H. Koo, M.D., is joining Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates.

“It’s an honor to join the team that has a long history of bringing the most advanced and sophisticated cardiac care to Fort Bend,” says Koo. “My approach to patient safety and comfort is a perfect fit with the culture and mission of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and I’m excited to begin seeing patients at Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates.”

Koo earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center and fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ Health System and Stony Brook University Medical Center, respectively.

Koo is board certified in cardiovascular

Michael H. Koo, M.D.,

disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and internal medicine, and is board eligible in interventional cardiology. He speaks both English and Korean.

“Dr. Koo brings strong skills in interventional cardiology to our team, along with a compassionate approach to patient care,” says John Passmore, M.D. “We are pleased to have him work alongside us as we continue to grow the level of cardiac care available here in Fort Bend and surrounding counties.”

To make an appointment with Koo or any of the physicians at Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates, please visit houstonmethodist.org/online-scheduling or call 713.776.9500. Learn more at houstonmethodist.org/spg, or visit our Facebook page at FB.com/ methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

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New HCC Missouri City campus will aid in community revitalization

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ears of talks about building a new Houston Community College (HCC) campus in Missouri City turned into action with a much anticipated town hall meeting for the HCC Missouri City Center for Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Health (CETH). An excited crowd of community members and officials from Missouri City and Fort Bend County joined HCC trustees, administrators, and staff at Missouri City City Hall to see plans for the new facility and ask questions.

“This community is very engaged and focused on higher education and the opportunities that it brings. HCC has been planning for this campus for sometime and we are proud to finally see progress,” said Dr. Cesar Maldonado, HCC chancellor.

The current HCC Missouri City Campus is

located in Sienna Plantation, where construction over the past decade has made it hard for students to find the building.

“When we put the site there we had the best intentions,” said Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage. “But the growth far exceeded our expectations.”

That growth prompted the idea from HCC District VII Trustee Neeta Sane and city and county officials to find another use for the Sienna Plantation Campus and build a new HCC campus on a stretch of Texas Parkway— with the hopes of attracting more students and new development to the area.

“We have to make sure that education is available to each and every student,” said Sane.

“I am really thrilled to see that our vision to make HCC accessible to this community is becoming a reality.”

That reality will come in the form of a

Gracepoint homes opens in Sienna Plantation

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ienna Plantation is welcoming another new builder, Gracepoint Homes.

The Magnolia-based builder has started sales in Fox Bend, a gated enclave in the Village of Sawmill Lake, a collection of new neighborhoods that celebrated a grand opening this spring in the Fort Bend development.

Gracepoint will offer homes priced from the $640,000s and designed specifically for Fox Bend, which will feature 100-foot properties, the largest in the Village of Sawmill Lake. The traditional designs, ranging from 3,830 to 5,659 square feet, will offer open-concept living areas anchored by large kitchen islands and prominent outdoor living space. Model construction is expected to begin later this month.

Founded by real estate veterans Randy Birdwell and Tom Cox, Jr., Gracepoint Homes is developing several communities in and around The Woodlands, Spring, the Greater Houston Heights and the Montrose area. The builder also is active in Woodforest, a sister community of Sienna Plantation, both projects of The Johnson Development Corp.

“Gracepoint Homes has a reputation for building luxurious homes filled with extensive detailing and thoughtful enhancements,” said

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Gracepoint Homes is Sienna Plantation’s newest builder and is now selling in the gated Fox Bend neighborhood.

Alvin San Miguel, general manager of Sienna Plantation. “They are a welcome complement to our slate of builders.”

Toll Brothers also offers homes in Fox Bend.

The designs, ranging from 3,525 to 5,710 square feet, are priced from the upper $500,000s.

The Village of Sawmill Lake currently comprises nine neighborhoods and 500 homesites. A new amenity center is planned for the neighborhood next year and Fort Bend Independent School District has plans to open an elementary school in 2017 and a middle school in early 2018, increasing the number of on-site schools in Sienna Plantation to seven.

For more information on Sienna Plantation, visit www.siennaplantation.com.

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$21.5M, 68,000 square foot, two-story facility adjacent to City Hall and the city library. The building will be energy efficient and constructed with sustainable methods designed to meet LEED Silver Certification requirements. The new campus will offer core academic programs in their entirety and workforce programs will come as the demand arises.

“This is probably the most densely populated area of Missouri City, so moving the campus to this location will fit very well in the HCC business plan as I see it,” said Mayor Pro Tem Don Smith, Missouri City Council.

Llarance Turner serves on the HCC bond oversight committee and will have the best view of the construction because he lives right across the street.

“This will take a vacant piece of land and bring a beautiful facility for all of us to enjoy,” said Turner. “It will also spread development and growth all up and down Texas Parkway.”

“It means the world to me that Houston Community College, along with the City of Missouri City, will bring an educational facility here for our children,” said Kenneth Goode, Missouri City resident.

The Missouri City Campus at Sienna Plantation will stay open and continue to offer classes while the construction of the new campus is underway. Target opening date for the new facility is early 2017. For information about the new facility and others in the HCC Groundbreaker Bond Program, visit hccs.edu/ bond.

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Imperial Farmers Market brings healthy food, fun to Sugar Land YEAR ROUND

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@fortbendstar.com

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ugar Land resident Kim Broom always looks forward to Saturday mornings and for good reason.

She’s a vendor at the Imperial Farmer’s Market in Sugar Land, which takes place rain or shine each Saturday (with the exception of the day after Christmas) at 198 Kempner St. “The Imperial Farmer’s Market is a big part of the redevelopment of North Sugar Land,” Brooms said. “It’s brought attention to the history of the heart and soul of Sugar Land. The location of the Farmer’s Market is special. Being amongst these buildings. anyone who comes here can almost feel the history. There’s an excellent vibe here – people are happy when they come here.”

The Farmer’s Market started five years ago, as a collaboration between the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and local residents.

There are 30-to-50 vendors – including many regulars – who appear each week, and there’s usually a food truck and live entertainment.

Customers and vendors come from near and far to enjoy the Imperial Farmers Market every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 198 Kempner St. in Sugar Land. (Photos by Michael Sudhalter)

The area is growing rapidly as part of a mixed-use retail development that will include an Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, a loft hotel, restaurants and shopping, but the Farmer’s Market will remain part of the mix.

“We may get bounced around, but the long-term plan is for us to be in the Promenade Area of the Imperial Marketplace as a permanent future home,” Broom said.

Imperial – one of only a few Farmer’s Markets in Fort Bend County and the only one in Sugar Land – proudly sells everything from produce and jellies to crafts and jewelry. They do have an emphasis on companies that make their products in Texas.

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Carol Marek of Gundermann Acres in Wharton County enjoys making the trip north each week.

“I love seeing the people come out, and I love visiting with them,” Marek said.

Imperial’s Farmer’s Market has also been the launching point for entrepreneurs.

Two standalone restaurants – Off The Vine in Missouri City and Juice It Raw in Sugar Land – started as booths at the Farmer’s Market.

And James Nelson, one of the founders of Bravado Sauce, finished fourth on Fox’s “Master Chef” show.

There is something for everyone at the Farmer’s Market, and it’s only $25 per week to purchase a booth.

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Meritage Homes begins presales of new homes in Imperial Sugar Land

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eritage Homes has initiated presales of new homes in Imperial Sugar Land where the five-time Texas Builder of the Year will add new homes on 60and 70-foot homesites for move-up, luxury and active adult buyers.

Meritage Homes also will open four new model homes in Imperial, the premier Fort Bend master-planned community at Highway 6 and Highway 90A. Opening in February and March, the fully furnished, expertly decorated models will range from an open-concept, one-story plan to a spacious, two-story, four-bedroom family home with upstairs media and game rooms and three-car tandem garage.

Starting from the $450s, Meritage’s three- and four-bedroom plans feature gourmet island kitchens, spacious dining and families rooms, impressive master suites, studies, pocket offices and generous outdoor entertaining spaces. Plus, homebuyers can choose options of a fifth bedroom, teen room, third bath, hobby room, double-sided fireplace and extended master closet among other upgrades.

The Meritage Homes collection of one- and two-story plans include several new to the Houston area. Once completed, its 335 new homes in Imperial will represent about half the single-family homes planned

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for the community.

In addition to new, single-family homes by Meritage, Imperial features high-end, one- and two-story townhomes by Trendmaker Homes, luxury elevator-ready Brownstones by Gracepoint Homes and single-story patio homes with garden yards by Sitterle Homes, Partners in Building and Darling Homes.

Imperial residents will enjoy the addition of high-end shopping, dining and entertainment in Imperial Market, opening in spring of 2017 within the 720-acre master-planned community. As an added convenience, Imperial Market will operate a trolley service with stops in Imperial’s residential neighborhoods. The upscale destination also will feature Class A office space and a luxury, 120-room boutique hotel.

Residents of Imperial are walking distance to a weekly Farmers Market, winding trails, lush greenbelts and Constellation Field, home of the Sugar Land Skeeters. In 2016, the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center will open in a restored building with a look and feel similar to the award-winning Children’s Museum of Houston.

For more information on Imperial Sugar Land and to receive the latest news and updates, go to www.ImperialSugarLand.com and follow the community at www.Facebook.com/ ImperialSugarLand.

FBISD to improve and advance its CTE Program

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keep up with, so it’s important to prepare students to be able to evolve overtime so that they remain successful in our industries and they remain successful community members,” said Meredith Watassek, director of CTE. Administrators of CTE completed a comprehensive review of the programming over two a two-year span and made their recommendations to the Board on Nov. 30.

They recommended that the Board agree to approve the conceptual construction of a centralized facility that will give students from all high schools access to state-of-the-art learning spaces and equipment.

They also proposed new advanced academic courses and programs to be offered at the new 200,000-square-foot conceptual facility – also known as the Center for Advanced Learning.

The new building is expected to house a variety of CTE programs, provide program flexibility, and could potentially serve 1,800 students daily.

Staff sought to meet the needs of students and the workforce by providing accessibility to a variety of programming and dual credit coursework and industry certification opportunities, among other things. Watassek

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he Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved the concept of building a stand-alone facility to house the advanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The Board will also vote to make updates to CTE facilities at three area high schools.

The 2014 Bond Program, which was approved by voters in the November 2014 election, included $59 million dollars designated for the CTE program. If approved, the project will extend until June 2018.

CTE is an educational program that uses the application of knowledge learned in the classroom and combines it with a “hands-on” focus on real-world skills.

Programs of study are offered in areas such as Architecture, Agriculture, Health Science, Business and Industry, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Culinary Arts, and Information Technology.

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believes the program has been successful in preparing students for both college and career.

Students in the District last year earned over 3,600 industry certifications through the CTE programs – and enrollment continues to grow annually. In 2013-2014, there were 11,604 students enrolled in CTE, in 2014-2015 there were 15,131 and this year, there are 16,672 students enrolled.

And FBISD parents are paying attention to growing enrollment and the success of the program.

Maries Harrison, a FBISD parent and employee attended one of the informational sessions hosted by the administrators earlier this month. Her daughter is an 8th grader at Baines Middle School. Her family recently moved to the area and she believes this program is unparalleled to anything she has seen before.

“The curriculum here is very different from what I am used to in California,” Harrison said.

“This is a great way for kids to explore their options, while getting ready for college.”

Harrison added that she plans to follow up with the CTE administrators during the ongoing evolvement of the program.

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Homebuilders open eleven new model homes in Fort Bend’s Harvest Green

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omebuilders Open Eleven New Model Homes in Fort Bend’s Harvest Green Eleven new model homes have opened in Harvest Green, Houston’s first master-planned community with an on-site farm, community and backyard gardens, where new homes are available from the mid $200’s including many on prized, cul-de-sac properties.

The 1,300-acre community by The Johnson Development Corp. is conveniently located at the Grand Parkway and West Airport Boulevard minutes from the Energy Corridor, Sugar Land and Katy.

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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. Homebuyers also can choose plans from the $400’s by Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes and Trendmaker Homes.

As part of the Harvest Green experience, families also can choose to have a raised 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

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every new home purchase.

Enchanted Nurseries & Landscapes of Richmond will install each backyard garden, fill them with dirt and supply participating homeowners with a voucher good for seeds for fresh herbs and vegetables. Its staff also will suggest the best items to plant as well as instructions for care.

The opening of Harvest Green’s model home collection continues a sequence of positive announcements for the one-of-a kind community.

A new Lifestyle Director, Sylvia Morgese, has been hired to coordinate activities for residents including farm-to-table dinners with guest chefs, wine dinners, gardening classes and other activities. Harvest Green also will soon break ground on the community’s Village Farm where residents can lease 20 x 20 plots to grow their own food. The Village Farm also will host weekly farmers markets.

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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Brownie Troop 127029 recently hosted a book drive with the goal to spread holiday cheer to children and families in the hospital. Earlier this month, the second grade girls visited Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and dropped off a donation of 17 children’s books, 18 packs of crayons, and 24 coloring books. Pictured left to right: (Top Row) Alyssa, Isabelle and Alanna (Bottom Row) Sophia, Jenelle and Amanda; (Not pictured) Corinne and Sophia. For more information on Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, visit www.gssjc.org. For more information on Memorial Hermann Katy, visit www. memorialhermann.org.

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Texana receives $23,300 grant from Fort Bend Junior Service League

Back row, from left, are Sheila Cooper, FBJSL Sugar Plum committee, Jim Brown and Greg Haralson with Memorial Hermann and Catherine Kubala, Sherri Ebarb and Alison Haralson also with FBJSL Sugar Plum committee. Front row, from left, are Pam Spencer, FBJSL Sugar Plum committee, Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Texana Center and Dana Clement, FBJSL president.

Texana’s Children’s Center for Autism in Rosenberg is ‘dancing with excitement’ following the presentation of a $23,300 grant from the Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Sugar Plum Market proceeds.

The Children’s Center for Autism will purchase three SMART tables with this grant.

Local schools are using electronic interactive technology in the classroom to involve their students in learning.

The SMART table is a mobile multiuser interactive learning center that will allow the children to work together on one surface; this is particularly good for interaction with others and learning social skills.

Groups of two to eight students will be able to touch and manipulate objects on the table such as; animals, cars and coins, all at the same time.

The SMART Table will allow our staff to create a limitless supply of activities for this interactive learning center.

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ble is that it is on wheels so we will be able to share them among our classrooms.

Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Director of Specialized Services at Texana Center commented “Since 2009 the Fort Bend Junior Service League has donated over $100,000 to our autism programs.

We really are extremely fortunate to have been selected for the past six years as a beneficiary of the Sugar Plum Market. Certainly, we would not have been able to provide the SMART Boards, iPads, a camera system, van and a fully equipped classroom without the League’s support.

We also have a beautiful new playground set at our Rosenberg location because of their donation to us; and for young children with autism that is crucial to their early learning.

Through the League members hard work we have been able to change the lives of the children with autism attending our program, with many going on to lead happy, more independent and successful lives”.

NEWSWORTHY The Fort Bend Education Foundation presents its 23rd Annual Bollywood Nights Gala

Cradle of Texas chorus performs at the opening of GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land

2016 Underwriters star in Bollywood Nights: (front row seated L-R) Gala Co-Chair Jamie Fairchild, Carol Voelkel-United Healthcare, Mike Siwierka-Perdue Brandon Field Collins & Mott, LLP, Vijay Bhuchar (Back row standing L-R) Lina Sabouni-AUTOARCH Architects, Gala Co-Chair Terri Wang, Ray Aguilar-Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land, Ron HolleyheadJacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Jaqueline Preston-Kelsey–Seybold Clinic, Austin Roncancio-Fresh Air LP, Ron Bailey-PBK Architects, Inc. and Sonal Bhuchar.

Cradle of Texas Chorus was proud to be part of the opening ceremony of Gigi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land, entertaining the large, excited crowd with lively Christmas songs.

The chorus, under the direction of Holly Ritter, is a member of the Sweet Adelines International women’s barbershop organization, singing musical harmonies, four part a cappella style.

Cradle of Texas Chorus practices every Thursday evenings in Sugar Land. Come and visit us to share in the music, harmony and fun! www.cradleoftexas.com The Chorus feels a close link to Gigi’s as two of the Chorus members have grandchildren with Down syndrome and they worked tirelessly along with their families and many other community members over the last two years to make this opening day a reality, establishing a GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land!

Over 400 people showed up in support at the ribbon cutting, including the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, along with Nancy and Gigi Gianni, (founder of the first Gigi’s Playhouse in 2003 in Illinois) and speaker Representative Pete Olsen.

Located at Building 11, 14015 SW Freeway in Sugar Land, GiGi’s Playhouse is the newest of the permanent brick and mortar locations of this unique Down syndrome organization, offering direct educational and therapeutic programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. All ages are welcome from pre-natal to adults. The positive and uplifting environment of GiGi’s Sugar Land will empower those with Down syndrome to reach their highest potential. Their literacy program alone teaches thousands of kids with Down syndrome to read every year!

Playhouses across the country offer 30 educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families. Since the first Playhouse in 2003, GiGi’s Playhouse has grown into a strong network of 24 Playhouses. Last year, over 25,000 participants benefited from Playhouse programs.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation’s Bollywood Nights, presented by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP, promises to be a fantastic journey filled with possibilities at the Bollywood Filmfare Awards. This exquisite and stylized evening will occur on March 5, 2016 at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.

Guests are invited to transform into their best celebrity look as they don beautiful and bejeweled saris. Add that defining touch of brilliant gold to become truly opulent. Strut your stuff as you mix and mingle with Fort Bend’s finest in support of our children’s education.

Enjoy a fabulous feast and thrilling entertainment as you are surrounded by the Bollywood experience. Dance drama while dancing to the music of the band Password will further engulf you.

Do your best celebrity walk over to the silent auction and bid board area for a vast array of most interesting and must have items. The highlight of the evening will be the much anticipated bidding on the live auction items. Place a bid yourself or get together with friends and create your own awards category as “Best Bollywood Bidders”.

The tantalizing auction items and packages will be auctioned by none other than James Patterson. Make full use of your celebrity buying power!

Come away from your Bollywood evening feeling rewarded for the awards you have bestowed upon The Fort Bend Education Foundation.

For table sponsorships, individual tickets, or auction donations, please visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation.

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Sam’s Club Managers lead Fleming Elementary Students in Junior Achievement lessons, preparing them for the real world Students at Fleming Elementary School are benefiting from a rewarding partnership with Sam’s Club that is preparing them for the real world.

Sam’s Club managers visit the school each year to lead the students in Junior Achievement (JA) lessons designed to help them better understand business and economics.

Sam’s Club managers, representing stores throughout the state, recently visited the school to lead students in a series of lessons, including JA Our Region for fourth graders and JA Our Nation designed for fifth graders.

The lessons gave the students an opportunity to learn: • key business terms (such as entrepreneur, consumer, region, natural resources, goods, soft skills and opportunity cost) • which regions produce certain resources (such as citrus, minerals and timber) • traits of a successful entrepreneur (determined, creative, self-confident, ambitious, people-person, experienced) • how to calculate the average price of merchandise • how to determine a career cluster based on their skills, interests and personal characteristics Students also brainstormed possible businesses they could create using certain resourc-

Sam’s Club Assistant Manager Donald Frazier (left) and Co-Manager Marcel Coley (right) spoke to students about the importance of proper advertising to promote businesses.

es, names for the businesses, and ways to advertise those businesses.

During a discussion on promoting a business, Sam’s Club Co-Manager Marcel Coley reminded students of the importance of good customer service. “When people have a positive experience at your establishment, they will

support it and recommend it to other people,” he said. Sam’s Club also sponsors an annual trip for Fleming fifth graders to JA’s Biz Town, which combines in-class learning with a daylong visit to a simulated town where they operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks and vote for mayor.

Ribbon Cutting: GiGi’s Playhouse - Sugar Land The Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for GiGi’s Playhouse at 14015 SW Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas and was a part of the grand opening celebration Saturday, December 5, 2015. GiGi’s Playhouse offers direct educational and therapeutic programs to those with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse Board President Ammie Blahuta said, “When we researched GiGi’s Playhouse and knew we wanted to have one here in Fort Bend County, there was no stopping us. I have given much of my life for this day and now it’s here. For those of you that know me, you know I am a doer, and we did it! Thank you to everyone for your support.” GiGi Gianni spoke as well as her mother, the founder of the organization, Nancy Gianni: “For years we have fought the stereo type that people with Down syndrome do not have the potential. Our playhouses are proving those stereo types wrong every day. We’re doing this together guys, one child, one diagnosis, one community at a time.”

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Community invited to support Teacher Grants

The Katy ISD Education Foundation is inviting parents, businesses and community members to contribute to its teacher grant initiative by becoming a Foundation Investor or making a one-time donation. The Foundation’s annual Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program awards funds to teachers to implement classroom projects that engage and excite Katy ISD students. Formed in 2013 to

support creative classroom programs in Katy ISD schools, the Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 to teachers throughout the district, enriching the learning experience for more than 65,000 Katy ISD students.

Each spring, teachers are invited to apply for a grant through a competitive, three-step evaluation process. Submissions are judged by community volunteers. This year’s grant application process launched in November with teacher grant applications due March 30, 2016. Grants will be awarded in May 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year.

Foundation Investors pledge annual gifts that range from $1,000 to $50,000 per year.

One-time contributions of any amount are also welcome. “As the fiscal year comes to an end, we invite our community to consider the Katy ISD Education Foundation when deciding the allocation of year end giving,” said Ken Janda, Katy ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors. “Katy ISD has had a very positive impact on our community’s reputation as a fantastic place to live and work. Our

grant program helps maintain and extend this reputation, and at the same time, rewards our excellent teachers. Every dollar given to the Foundation helps reward another deserving teacher.”

Additional information about the grant program and how to donate can be found at the Foundation’s web site at www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org. Gifts can be made online or by check mailed to Katy ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 159, Katy, Texas, 77492-0159. In addition, the Foundation welcomes recurring automated contributions through electronic funds transfer. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all gifts are tax deductible.

Questions can be sent via email to foundation@katyisd.org.

Sugar Land cancer patient involved in design of 2016 Rose Bowl Game

Dulles High School seniors take part in annual College and Career Day To help students prepare for life after high school, Dulles High School hosted its annual Senior College and Career Day event that welcomed more than 600 students and representatives of colleges and institutions.

The event, coordinated by College and Career Readiness Advisor Abby Brasell and Substitute Advisor Maya Bajwa, offered participants four components: a college fair, financial aid presentation, college application workshop and a guest speaker.

Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre served as the event’s guest speaker, offering students advice and words of wisdom to help guide them in making college and career choices based on their interests and skill levels.

The college fair included more than 50 college/university/institution representatives, who were eager to share information regarding admissions, available graduate and under-

Pictured at the College Fair are (from left): seniors Ade Dina, Eugena Choice, Maya Bajwa, Substitute College and Career Readiness Advisor; Arumi Choudhary, Aseel Haj-Khalil and Mohamed Harhash. (Submitted photo)

graduate programs, entrance exams and more.“This event gave students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with college and university representatives and ask questions they may have regarding admissions policies, financial aid, housing and campus life,” said Bajwa. “It also allowed them to learn about institutions they may not have considered attending before.”

Students can learn more about preparing for post-secondary careers by visiting the District’s College and Career Readiness webpage.

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Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the 2016 Rose Bowl Game, unveiled its float design for the Rose Parade on Dec. 2, showcasing the greatest adventure of Peyton Richardson, a 13-year-old aspiring ballerina from Sugar Land, Texas, who is battling leukemia. Peyton wants to travel the world to see performances from the world’s most distinguished ballet companies.

Northwestern Mutual is using its sponsorship to bring Peyton’s adventure to life in flowers and raise awareness about childhood cancer.

Pictured here from L-R: Carrie Richardson, Roger Richardson, Major Richardson (in front of Roger), Jeff Reeter, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual – Houston, Peyton Richardson and Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer - Texas Children’s Hospital. (Submitted photo)

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Fort Bend Dental – providing advanced dentistry for nearly 30 years

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Dr. Kevin Baethge works on a patient at the Fort Bend Dental office in Missouri City.

ort Bend Dental Associates (FBDA) has clearly stood the test of time as one of the longeststanding dental practices in the

region.

Fort Bend Dental is committed to providing exceptional dental care throughout Fort Bend in a comfortable and friendly office environment. They treat patients like family and enjoy the opportunity to help patients and their loved ones achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

To meet their patients’ needs, Fort Bend Dental offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry treatments. Whenever possible, they incorporate the latest technology, including panoramic digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and CEREC®, a technology that can create sameday dental restorations.

As one drives down Highway 6, the word “dentist” winks from every other strip center, yet this private practice has held offices in the Capital One Bank Building, across from Missouri City’s Township Square, for 29 years at 5819 Hwy. 6 South, Suite 230 in close proximity to Riverstone, Sienna Plantation and Quail Valley.

Two doctors, James D. Condrey, DDS, and Tony Singletary, DDS, originally established FBDA in 1987. Dr. Randal Glenn joined the practice just one year later creating one of the largest general dentistry practices in the area at the time. In 2001, Dr. Brian Machart became part of the trio and four years ago, in 2010 Dr. Dwight Peccora joined the practice and is now a partner.

Dr. Kevin Baethge joined the practice in 2014 after graduating from UT Dental Branch, and Dr. Condrey retired after an illustrious career last year.

Fort Bend Dental recently added a second location in Richmond.

FBDA prides themselves on having all of its doctors as active members of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Greater Houston Dental Society, and various national and honorary dental associations. These doctors of general dentistry, all Fort Bend County residents, came together to concentrate their practices on caring for the residents of Fort Bend County.

“A big thank you to Dr. Peccora and Dr. Machart for providing our patients with such great dental care,” said Moni C. “The office gives a “family” like atmosphere and they are always involved with the community. Our patients here at Pisklak Orthodontics always come back with positive experiences from Fort Bend Dental. We look forward to working together as a team to give the patients here in Missouri City/ Sugar Land the best smiles.”

Over the years, FBDA’s doctors and staff have continuously supported the community with volunteer services along with several organizations such as Impact A Hero, Wounded Warrior, Give Kids a Smile and Texas Mission of Mercy.

Dr. Machart is an active part of the community, and he is the 2015 chairman for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Peccora and his wife enjoy being an active part of the Sugar Land community that is not only a place where their businesses and extended families reside, but also where they met and grew up.

“The office gives a “family” like atmosphere and they are always involved with the community. We look forward to working together as a team to give the patients here in Missouri City/ Sugar Land the best smiles.” — Moni C 22

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Fort Bend Dental dentists, Dr. Brian Machart, Dr. Kevin Baethge, Dr. Randal Glenn and Dr. Dwight Peccora.

Although FBDA is proud of the many achievements and experienced doctors that are a part of their team, the silent exclamation point that speaks to their patients is the professional staff that have supported the growth and success of this business for over 24 years. Patients often comment upon the sense of security they feel with a staff that has been welcoming them back, year in and year out.

Their wealth of years doesn’t preclude the fact that FBDA prides themselves on “making your dental health our business,” and therefore keeps abreast of the latest in dental technology from a full paperless office, digital x-rays, and even a specialty Cerec unit that enables our doctors to prepare and place permanent esthetic crowns and restorations all in the same day.

Continuing education is a priority to the doctors and staff at FBDA. By keeping up with the latest developments and improvements in the industry, patients can feel confident that they are getting the

very best care possible.

FBDA provides “dentistry for the entire family,” welcoming children as well as adults and providing round the clock on call doctors even at night and on the weekends for any emergencies that the families in our community may encounter.

While preventive dentistry is highlighted with its focus on regular check-ups and cleanings, a full range of services is offered, including cosmetic dentistry -- from tooth whitening, cosmetic bonded resin restorations, porcelain veneers, implants, or even to full esthetic and functional realignment with Invisalign®.

FBDA’s Invisalign® treatment offers an alternative to regular orthodontic brackets for their patients in order to best treat all types of orthodontic cases from relapse and crowding of teeth years after braces, to highly complex cases for those who always yearned for straight teeth, yet didn’t want to “wear braces”. FBDA’s Invisalign® option straightens the teeth through a series of clear aligners, and in most typical cases

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can be completed within one year of treatment. Comfortable to wear, the aligners are removable so you can drink, eat, floss and brush as usual. Because of these comprehensive dental services offered, FBDA is able to give its patients the most natural, beautiful smiles in all of Fort Bend.

Fort Bend Dental’s staff focuses on getting to know their patients and accommodating the patient’s schedule when setting up appointments. FBDA provides normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.

When considering payment options, senior citizen discounts are offered to those over 65 and CareCredit financing is also available for those patients who may need to spread out their payments to cover all types of treatments.

Establishing a relationship with a comprehensive and caring dental practice is integral to patients’ quality of life.

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Fort Bend Dental’s treatments can help you achieve excellent oral and overall health, and help you to achieve a beautiful smile you can be proud to share. Meanwhile, if you are suffering with advanced decay, tooth loss, or trauma, Fort Bend Dental is prepared to fully restore the health and function of your smile.

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PORCELAIN VENEERS Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells that are attached to the front surfaces of teeth to conceal small cracks and chips, intrinsic discoloration, gaps, and inconsistent shaping. If you feel self-conscious about minor dental imperfections, veneers may be an excellent solution.

We can craft these restorations in-office using CEREC® technology for precise, convenient, and prompt rejuvenation.

DENTAL BONDING To conceal minor chips, cracks, and gaps in your smile, we may recommend dental bonding. During the dental bonding procedure, a composite resin will be applied directly to the tooth and carefully shaped by our dentist. The bonding material is chosen according to the color of your teeth to produce a natural-looking result.

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ment and take-home kits. We will tailor the treatment plan according to your goals to give you the bright white smile you desire. If you undergo Zoom!® teeth whitening us, we will provide professional-strength bleaching gel at no cost every time you come in for your routine cleanings and checkups.

GUM CONTOURING We perform laser gingivectomy, or gum contouring, at Fort Bend Dental. Lasers allow for precise control over all aspects of the treatment, resulting in minimal patient discomfort and beautiful results. If you have teeth that appear stunted because of excess gum tissue, this treatment can help. In some cases, we can enhance your results using dermal fillers and BOTOX®.

SMILE MAKEOVER A smile makeover is a comprehensive, personalized treatment designed to give you the smile of your dreams. It combines multiple procedures to achieve a beautiful overall enhance-

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ment. Treatment can involve teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding, BOTOX®, and dermal fillers to create an enhancement that complements your entire appearance.

INVISALIGN® Invisalign® is an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear plastic trays to gradually straighten teeth. While traditional braces can be uncomfortable and limit the foods you can eat, custom Invisalign® trays have smooth surfaces and can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing. Best of all, no one will notice you are wearing them.

BOTOX® THERAPY We use BOTOX® therapy to treat TMJ disorder, migraines, and jaw pain. It can also be used to achieve an optimal fit with your dentures. While most are familiar with the aesthetic benefits of BOTOX®, many do not realize that the active ingredient is effective for pain reduction and muscle relaxation as well. During a consultation, we can determine if BOTOX® is right for you.

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Jim Rice announces Re-election campaign for FBISD Trustee Position 3 Rice announced he will seek re-election as Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustee, Position 3 in the May 7, 2016 election. Rice currently serves as the FBISD Trustee, Position 3.

“I am proud of my service on the Board for Fort Bend ISD. During my tenure I have served as Board Secretary and twice as Board President. My goals continue to be to provide a quality education for all students, support our teachers, engage the community, and to maintain a balanced budget. I am very passionate about education and have been actively involved in education leadership positions throughout the community,” said Rice.

Jim Rice is a business owner, President and founder of Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. and understands what it takes to make payroll, pay taxes and maintain a balanced

budget. Rice believes education plays a vital role in providing a competitive advantage to Fort Bend County, our community, and our Nation.

Jim Rice is a 34 year resident of Sugar Land. His three grown sons are all FBISD High School graduates, and all three are Eagle Scouts. Rice has been married to his wife Mary for over 35 years. He is actively involved in the community having served or currently serving on the Boards of Fort Bend Cares, the Fort Bend Literacy Council, Fort Bend P 16 Regional Council, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, the Thunder Wolf District Boy Scouts of America, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

In addition Rice was elected to serve on

Nehls presented Trailblazer Award Sheriff Troy E. Nehls was among six recipients of the Trailblazer Award presented by the Ever Ready Lodge #506 F&AM, Prince Hall Affiliated. The event was held in Pearland recently.

The Ever Ready Lodge was organized in 1924 and A.W. Jackson was the first Worshipful Master of the lodge, which has been a viable and noticeable force in Fort Bend and surrounding counties.

The Lodge conducted voter registration drives and used its hall as headquarters for such activities.

Scholarships are given to graduating high school students and financial donations have been made to the Richmond State School, Senior Citizens of Richmond, Rosenberg and Sugar Land, the Robert C. Tate Center, the Women’s Shelter of Fort Bend County, the annual Channel 13 Food drives and to other cities and towns in the area.

Trailblazer Awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated lead-

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Honorees at the event included Dr. Margaret Curette Patton, Roosevelt Petry, Jr., special honored guest Most Worshipful Grand Master Wilbert M. Curtis, Sheriff Troy E. Nehls, Franklin Meyers and Assistant Chief Troy R. Finner. Not pictured was honoree Dwight A. Boykins.

ership and initiative in their chosen profession while making a commitment to meet the critical needs of individuals and groups in their community.

Nehls, who is in his first term as Fort Bend County Sheriff, received the 2015 Trailblazers Law Enforcement Award from the Ever Ready Lodge No. 506. Nehls has been in law enforcement in Fort Bend County since he moved here in 1994.

He has served with the Richmond Police Department, the Sheriff’s Office and was elected to two terms as Fort Bend

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the Texas Association of School Boards as a Director for Region 4G and was appointed to serve as Chair for the Texas Association of School Boards Legislative Committee during the 84th Legislative session. Rice was Jim Rice also appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards.

In his role as the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Education Division Chair, Jim provides programs and meetings that help better inform the community about public and higher education topics and issues. Jim’s service in these local, regional and state orga-

County Precinct 4 Constable before being elected to serve as the Fort Bend County Sheriff in 2012.

Nehls and his wife, Jill, live in the Richmond area and have three children.

Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Constable Ruben Davis nominated Sheriff Nehls for the honor.

“I nominated Sheriff Nehls for the award due to his professional willingness to help all segments of the community,” Davis said. “I have never seen so much outreach from the Sheriff’s Office in all my years as a Constable.”

Davis said the board approved the nomination unanimously.

A Richmond-area educator and now a businesswoman, Dr. Margaret Curette Patton, was also a recipient at the awards ceremony. Dr. Patton served as an educator in public schools for 25 years and last year was named Secondary Principal of the Year for Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

She has a consulting firm with a goal of educating educators on best practices.

She also is co-owner of a Richmond insurance agency with her husband, Kevin Patton.

nizations benefit FBISD by providing a voice for legislative matters in all educational matters and contributes to Jim’s continuing effectiveness as a responsible steward of the taxpayer’s money.

“I sought election as a Trustee because I believe I have the leadership and management skills to help the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees govern well in order to provide an outstanding education for all students,” Rice said. “I am seeking re-election to continue to work with the teachers, administration and the community to make responsible decisions that benefit all of our students.”

For additional information or to sign up as a volunteer, contribute, or make comments, please visit Rice’s campaign website: www.jimricefbisd.com.

The Texas Bar College welcomes new member The Texas Bar College congratulates Michael P. Miller on his membership in the College.

Mr. Miller was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2005, is an active member of the Oil and Gas Section of the Texas Bar, and numerous oil and gas associations. Mr. Miller is a recent resident of Missouri City, Texas, and lives in Quail Valley Glen Lakes. Mr. Miller is a managing attorney at the Sadler Law Firm, LLP, in Houston, Texas.

The Texas Bar College, the only organization in the United States formed for this purpose, is an honorary society of lawyers, chartered by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1981, to recognize and encourage lawyers who maintain and enhance their professional skills and the quality of their service to the public by completing at least double the required hours of continuing legal education each year.

The College also sponsors or otherwise assists in educational activities of significant merit and widespread relevance and applicability to the legal profession.

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A Date With Your Space Gwendolyn Jones, CEO 8787 Sienna Springs Blvd.

Missouri City, TX 77459 832-247-8834 Organizing Service

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Ahmad Ahmadi, Medical Director 1112 Soldiers Field Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-265-2639 www.avanteplasticsurgery.com Cosmetic Surgery

Brain Balance Center of Sugar Land

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Jessica Lykins, Office Manager 5826 New Territory Blvd., Ste. 725 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-930-0100 www.drymore.com Insurance Restoration Services

Kerr, Hendershot & Cannon, PC

Simon Hendershot, Managing Partner 1800 Bering Dr. Houston, TX 77057 713-783-3110 www.k-hpc.com Attorney(s) at Law

Markiewicz Financial Group

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Systronix, Inc.

Mike Markiewicz, Financial Advisor 9434 Nightingale Hill Lane Katy, TX 77494 713-387-9592 Financial Services

Marcelo Granillo, Financial Services Professional 3 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 1800 Houston, TX 77046 832-633-2708 www.massmutual.com Financial Services, Insurance

Margo Webb, President P.O. Box 1175 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-433-6592 www.missouricitygreen.org Associations Gary Kerbow, President 12700 West Airport Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-240-0515 www.systronix-inc.com Manufacturers

Rose McDougal, Center Director 2845 Dulles Ave. Missouri City, TX 77459 832-479-5530 www.brainbalancecenters.com Educational Services

CAFY Designs

Jacob David, CEO 8611 Running Bird Ln. Missouri City, TX 77489 281-546-8433 www.cafydesigns.com Marketing, Advertising

Chris Jones State Farm Chris Jones, Agent 8313 SW Freeway, Ste. 220 Houston, TX 77074 513-805-8041 Insurance Providers

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www.FortBendChamber.com

Call Derek Rogers for more information at 281-566-2161 or email Derek@fortbendcc.org

CLAYTON OAKS LIVING

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MDI WELLNESS SOLUTIONS INC.

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PLAZA JEWELERS

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The Advocate for Business Excellence in Fort Bend County.

1 YEAR

Page Julie Rusk, 713-871-8484

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Edgewater Multimedia Chuck Sweeney, 832-987-1260 Harris Carpet and Floors LaTrell Harris, 713-723-0693

Strayer University Alivin Moore, 281-701-5333

Whole Foods Tim Nyberg, 281-491-5577

11 YEARS

Molina Walker Architects, Inc. Mary Walker, 713-782-8188

AlphaGraphics Sugar Land Randy Nicholson, 832-886-4311

RE/MAX Fine Properties - Team Sansone Lizz Sansone, 281-753-0333

Stonehenge Companies, L.L.C. Kevin J. Matocha, 281-240-2999

SERVPRO of Stafford/Missouri City Kristyn Hollen, 281-403-2256

G & A Partners David Vasquez, 713-784-1181

Futurity First Advisors Fields Leake, 281-619-8140

You Only Younger Med-Spa Donna Braunreiter, 281-937-7537

12 YEARS

Iron Tribe Fitness Joe Fogarty, 281-969-5226

Mega Equipments Suhail Shariet, 713-659-0599

MemberSource Credit Union Dana Forrest, 713-627-4000

HVJ Associates, Inc. Syed Jafar, 281-933-7388

Clayton Oaks Living Chessa Rapp, 281-341-6200

HCSS Mike Rydin, 713-270-4000

White Smiles Orthodontics, P.C. J. Christopher White, DDS, 281-969-7106

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N-Line Valves Reggie Etheridge, 281-969-5220

Milestone Member 10 YEARS

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NBJ Med Billing LLC Yvonne Lobognon, 281-275-4148

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Staff Force Personnel Services Doris Mercado, 281-404-4230

Griffin Partners Jill Bond, 713-439-5315

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Waterside Dental Care and Orthodontics Leslie Primeaux, 832-595-6500 Rainbow of Love Adoption Agency Debbie Richards, 713-779-8877 Executive Building System Kimmett Brigham, 281-261-4700 Residence Inn by Marriott Daffney Raven, 281-277-0770

McGrath & Co., PLLC Mark McGrath, 713-882-6572

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LBL Event Rentals Lisa Anhaiser, 281-498-0021 Pebble Creek Ranch Karah Carrillo, 281-495-8746

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KSA Engineers, Inc. Philip Huseman, 281-494-3252 Second Mile Mission Center Sarah White, 281-261-9199

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Chamberlain, Hrdlicka Lawrence Sherlock, 713-654-9622

Emerson Process Management Valve Actuation LLC Joyce McCormick, 281-499-1561

The Johnson Development Corp.

Christen Johnson, 713-960-9977

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Sugar Lakes Family Practice - Vanderzyl John Vanderzyl, 281-565-2800

Translite LLC Nizar Mullani, 281-240-3111 Community Bank of Texas Philip Davis, 281-325-5000 Trustmark National Bank - Missouri City Wanda Kras, 281-403-5002

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16 YEARS

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Amy Floyd, 281-276-9642

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RG Miller Engineers, Inc. Andrew Paderanga, 713-461-9600

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City of Arcola Mary Etta Anderson, 281-431-0606

TBG Partners Bill Odle, 713-439-0027

Forum Energy Technologies Valve Solutions Maury Mills, 281-565-1010

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Frito-Lay, Inc. Ray Brown, 281-232-2363

Garrett-Boyd, DDS, MS, Inc. F.A. Garrett, 281-980-3900

18 YEARS

Rozell Realty Michael D. Rozell, 281-980-9100

31 YEARS

Freed Advertising Jeanette Dennis, 281-240-4949

19 YEARS

Hampton Inn / Stafford Joseph Sherfield, 281-565-0559 George Ranch Historical Park Claire Rogers, 281-343-0218

21 YEARS

Browne McGregor Architects, Inc. Jim McGregor, 713-850-1733

22 YEARS

Cy Sanders, CPA Cy Sanders, CPA, 281-491-9100

24 YEARS

Sprint Waste Services Will Swinbank, 281-277-5404

Milestone Member 25 YEARS

Houston Association of Realtors Fort Bend Rhonda Flowers, 713-335-4240

Milestone Member 30 YEARS

Houston Baptist University Robert Sloan, 281-649-3206 Stafford Municipal School District Robert Bostic, 281-261-9200

33 YEARS

John M. Thomas, PC John Thomas, 713-779-6800

37 YEARS

Marshall J. Brown Company, Inc. Leah Malloy, 281-495-4800

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For membership information, contact: Derek Rogers 281-491-0218 • derek@fortbendcc.org

29 YEARS

Silver Eagle Distributors, Inc. Camilo Rojas, 281-342-2566

Fastsigns Jenifer Castro, 281-491-7446

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DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for November 2015. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 599 Assumed Names for month of November.

Mejia Juan P Jdm Transport 7631 Jonathon Ct 7748

Delgado Hidalgo Luis Summit Solutions 2495 S Mason Rd 77450

Green Brea Jenee (+) Bee Crowned 15421 SW Freeway 77478

Malik Riaz Animal Sacrifice Abolition Movement 11015 Sporting Hill Lane 77498

Villatoro Lucy Angel’s Housekeeping 1211 Adam Rd 77583

Edwards Nicole R (+) Edwards Nicole R (+) 1622 Glacier Blue 77545

Mutolo John Master Pools & Spas 10534 Beechnut #1602 77072

Glemser Carl Todd A-Estates Of Katy TX 6027 Vicki Lynn Ln 77406

Coffee Lawrence Estlin (+) Lawrence Coffee Energy Consultancy 7500 San Felipe Ste 600 77063

Sillero Martin Casique Gardens 15802 Val Verde Dr 77083

Monster Reg, LLC Breakthrough at the Beach 17424 W Grand Parkway #180 77479

Williamson Jennifer Cement Shine 9550 Spring Green Glvd #408-125 77494

Wade William Jr Iamwilwade Studios 7343 Plantation Orchard Ct 77407 Wright Eva Marie (+) United Real Estate Investments 14350 SW 20Th Ave Rd 34473 Butler Carla E Mo City Sports Lounge & Grill 3760 Cartwright Rd 77459 Adams April Lynn Sweet Cheeks Salon & Boutique 1704 Ave D 77471

Kazalinsk Tatiana Curly Creations 21415 Lian Falls Ln 77407 Cervantes Gerardo Satellites N More 7714 Winward Passage 77072 Coalston Lester B Jr (+) Corkscrew Jack 33210 Woodton Ct 77441

Awe Olasunkanmi Ezekiel Awestruck Auto 15445 Old Richmond Road Ste 109

Williams Kevin L (+) Williams Ranch @ Turkey Creek 1247 Darst Rd 77417

Hennessee Dewey Hennessee Custom Homes And Renovations 4418 Durango Bend 77459

Blackmon Lois Lois Blackmon Properties 1718 Manchester Crossing Dr 77545

Susich Lisa L (+) Susich Group The (+) 27611 Brentsprings Run Lane 77494

Sanchez Alffer Galeno (+) The People Lawn Services (+) 7611 Beech Cove Ln 77072

Khan Abubakar Ez Business 15914 Beechnut St 77083

Minhas Nadeem American Land Investment Company 9718 Gaines Rd 77498

Craig Deborah (+) Stove Top 5200 Pointe West Circle #9110 77469

Cooksey Cody (+) Veteran Garage Doors 6729 Tara Dr 77469

Bailey Tonya E (+) Reign Financial Services 3 Sugar Creek Center 77478

Garcia Mario Gilbert (+) Marios Contracting 2009 Hamilton St 77471

Jensen Michelle Leigh (+) Ezpermits 13618 Salisbury Dr 77498

RPM Global Media LLC RPM Media, LLC 4803 Deepwater Lane 77479

Belcher Avery (+) Get Fine Fitness 7145 Reading Rd #1311 77471

Soller Roger William Biomedical Regulatory Consulting 13615 Laurel Terrace Lane 77498

Muhammad Ishola Houtown Records (+) 8419 Lone Quail Dr 77489

Weatherspoon Patrik (+) Howlinmoonzfitness 10327 Gulfstream Lane 77498

Wilkins Randy Douglass (+) Rdw Technical Research & Design 4523 Averill 77009

Patterson Jacqueline J & J Trucking Company 1510 Fallwood Dr 77479

Anand Geeta Khurana Geeta Khurana Anand Dba Versatile Applications 1726 Country Club Blvd 77478

Malone Tyrus (+) Kuttin Dreamz Barbershop 5042 Ave H #508 77471

Medrano Sonia Elizabeth (+) Pro Auto Sales 10331 Clodine Rd 77407

Mason Daniellee E Compassionate Hearts Home Care Services 8515 Grand Knolls Dr 77083

Mcmillian Satara A (+) Sm Design Concepts 16118 Beechnut St 77083

Bailey Tonya E (+) Reign Financial Services LLC 3 Sugar Creek Center 77478

Gipson Gregory G & G Enterprises (Service Division) 5512 S Willow Ste C-22 77035

Ornelas Beth (+) Creative Learning Society 1909 Ave G 77471

Hudson Thomas III Maximum Taxes 16311 Quail Park Dr 77489

Wentink Engbert I Spar-Kleen Window Washing 1966 Eastmont Ln 77489

Minhas Nadeem (+) American Investment Company 9718 Gaines Rd 77498

Thomas Carl II One Stop Aquatic Services (Osas) 614 Bold Ruler Dr 77477

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Mendez Esmeralda Mireles (+) Building Better Work Ethic 2319 Crescent Water 77471

Hort Synak Snowflake Donuts 1270 Crabb River #400 77429

Chun Mia (+) Snow Bubble Hut 406 W Grand Pkwy S Suite 360 77494

Myers Sedric D (+) Sedric D. Myers & Associates, LLC 2202 Laurel Oak Drive 77489 Raul Albert S Holy Angel Assisted Living 17010 Midnight Sun Lane 77407 Sugarland Express LLC Sugarland Express #1 1720 Dulles Ave 77478 Nickerson Carmen Women Amped With Vibrant Expressions/ W.A.V.E. 1822 Quail Valley E Dr 77459 Nall Zulema Lady Z Entertainment 21318 Willowford Park Dr 77450 Bennett John A Jr U H S Properties LLC. 2601 Cartwright Rd #D Pmb 146 77459 Aptpw Ltd Gatesco Managed Payroll 2205 Ave I Ste 117 77471

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Custom Suburbia LLC (+) Custom Celebrations 10114 Shortleaf Ridge Dr 77494 Harris Jamaal S & J Home Auto 1226 West Grand Parkway S 77494 Todd Wendy (+) Elster-Todd Cattle 19310 Cow Creek Rd 77430 Phillips Byron (+) His & Hers Haircare 851 Stafford Springs Ave 77477 Cornish Ashley Unique Colors By Ashley 4138 Allison Rd 77048 Nicholas John Service Rebuilders Solutions 13015 Mula Ln 77477 Borel Ted A 45 Apparel 3314 Saint Charles Ct 77459 Borel Ted A 17 Army 3314 Saint Charles Ct 77459 Cartmell Robin (+) Sienna Riverstone Petsitting & Home Services 9715 Mcmahon Court 77459 Thomas Carl Yueal Sr F & I Consultants 614 Bold Ruler 77477 Thomas Carl Yueal Sr F & I Industries 614 Bold Ruler 77477 Vo Charles (+) Bellaire Automotive Repair 15780 Bellaire Blvd 77083

DBA (Assumed Names) Quincy Enterprises LLC Q Realty 7931 Ivy Bush Bend Ln 77407

Data Beat (+) = More Names

Yu Jiansheng Liberty Drilling Equipment Co 1800 Sherwood Forest Dr #4 77043

Paolino Ricardo De Vita Rdv Services 2425 Katy Flewellen Rd #1213 77494

Vongole Ravi N (+) Shakti 11007 Bearsden Dr 77407

Young Justin Daniel Lone Star Wholesale 25107 Clover Ranch 77494

Porter Marilyn D Retrop Transport Services 13360 S Gessner Rd 77489

Miller Allen W (+) A W Miller & Associates 3606 Bartons Ln 77479

Doucet Todd J (+) Lazy K Rv Park 0 Hp Johnson St 77451

Graceland Community Church Of Houston Texas Upscale Child Development And Learning Center 4440 Lexington Blvd 77459

Diaz Maria Julieta Diaz (+) Juled Insurance And Multiservices 4800 Sugar Grove Blvd 77477

Cavanaugh Joshua (+) The Law Office Of Joshua Cavanaugh (+) 2106 Garden Terrace Dr 77494

360Hse LLC (+) Bakery Kingdom 3030 Falcon Landing Blvd Suite 800 77494

Johns Carlos Social Club 507 1500 Hadley St #192 77002 Cotto Luis R Lara Lara Transport 6718 Grant Dr 77469 Mcarthur Mary Jean (+) Marx Sisters Properties, LLC 501 Edgewood Dr 77406 Green Reginald Alan Rag Media 3902 Golden Shores Drive 77459 Dupont Demetrius Deemann’s Sportswear 6635 Indian Lake Dr 77489 Zhang Min Dragon Feet Spa 162 Applewhite Dr 77450 Hajdik William (+) Cooling Solutions 2211 Country Mile Ln 77406 Oloyede Rose Vitamin Now 5614 W Grand Parkway S Ste 102-133 77406 Smith Andrew Jeffrey (+) Aps Consulting 4439 Middleoak Grove Lane 77494 CCHD Invstment LLC CCHD Investment 1810 Thunder Lake Ln 77498 Wong Pui Na (+) Vpw Global LLC 19922 Roycroft Lane 77407 Maknojia Ajaz Royal Motors 8214 Dragon Fly Dr 77469

Sun Shield Window Tint LLC Wax Works 12127 Murphy Rd 77477 Bulldog Trucking Bulldog Trucking P.O. Box 651 77471 Belman Jocelyn (+) Miss Jocelyn J 7119 Lilac Manor Ln 77469 Kang Jaspreet S Eye Level Of Katy West 2731 Fm 1463 Suite 200 77494 N Title LLC N Title 450 Gears Rd Suite 400 77067 Heckard Krystal (+) Sugary Cravings Events 3022 Pelican Cv 77459 Olurin Adegboyega Tennyblur 4003 Medici Ct 77459 Hamp Rodney L Rodney L. Hamp 19855 SW Freeway #120 77479 Harris Tenia Perfect Perceptions Branding Specialists, LLC 15000 W Airport Blvd #1024 77498 Truong Quan Anh 144 Salon 5022 Highway 90 Ste H 77498

Busby Kathy Book One Now Vacations And Tours 23131 Lodgepoint Drive 77494 Cervantes Inocencio Reyna Aquaflow Plumbing 13506 Briar Rose Dr 77584 Magallon Leonardo Cargovianet 22407 Elizabeth Place Ct 77494 Oloyede Rose Rose Vitamin 5614 W Grand Parkway S Ste 102-133 77406 Hidalgo Fredy A (+) Bam’s Paint & Custom 15445 Old Richmond Rd 77498 Breton Alexander Rehab Auto Sales 8506 Grand Knolls Dr 77083 Hazewski Doris Sassy Wrappings 7106 Angel Falls 77459 Vlad Peter Gama 1600 Gaston Rd Apt 1316 77494 Matthews Dar’ree Original Tile Setters 8407 Quail Run Ct 77489 Vision Geophysical Services LLC (+) Range Star Energy 7914 Atlantic Breeze Ln 77407

Benson Aaron C Benz Investments 3225 Teal Dr 77493 Soloway Mara (+) Puntificate 2218 Wood Cove Ln 77479

Zaibaq George O D (+) Eye Trends 16200 City Walk 77479 Zar Investments Inc Car Champs 12227 Murphy Rd 77477

Binder Marc (+) Binders Gardens 16630 Hwy 36 77461

Lev Patrick D Lev’s Paint & Body Shop 514 Hw 90 A 77469

Perez Jose Alberto Aaa Custom Construction 2507 Blue Mist Dr 77498

Johnson Tiffany (+) Johnson & Johnson Delivery Services 739 Valley Ridge Dr 77469

Kebe Mareme Dee’s African Hair Braiding 5835 White Clover 77469

Carmouche John L Diversified Auto Haulers 1923 Gray Slate Dr 77489

Cervantes Elizabeth Hair Salon Maciel 5225 B Reading Rd 77471

Mortys Incorporated Toddler Town Daycare 5035 Gold Haven Dr 77407

De Rodriguez Silvia Garza (+) Hair Salon A And A Chic 700 South 11Th St 77469

Kubala Cody (+) Loyalty Wrecker 1906 Mossy Point Ct 77469

Williams Nathan Diy Guy Texas 1931 Eastmont Ln 77489

Absi Ghada Astra Home Essentials 5418 Faircreek Ln 77450

Baum Stuart Stuart Office Services 4127 Stillwater Dr 77459

Robinson Luv (+) Sauver Sa Peau 6303 Sienna Ranch Road #2106 77459

Jack Sherrie L (+) Freedom Transport Trucking Services 158 Kingsway Dr 77477

Chukwu Charles I Cct & J Ventures 15623 Briargate Court 77489

Shu Zhengying Ienergy High Tech 25319 Oakton Springs Dr 77494 Cosco Shipping Americas Inc Dba Csco Heavy Transport Cosco Shipping Americas Inc. Dba Cosco Heavy Transport 24022 Cinco Village Ctr Blvd #110 77494 Austin Yvonne Wedd Me 1000 West Oaks Mall Ste 500 77082 Warmhearted Academy (+) Fortissimo 4426 Liberty Woods Ln 77479 Freeman Tyrone (+) Freeman 12100 S Highway 6 Apt #6205 77498 Herman Barbara (+) Brazos River Studio 1523 Tilman Drive 77406 Dani Narendra M (+) Pyramid Property Services 2810 Bermuda Dunes Dr 77459

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Shadowisp LLC Shadowisp 1215 Port Gibson Ct 77469 Babineaux Mitze Jay’s Day 7900 Fannin St Ste 1370 77054 Mustapha Abolaji O Mooa Auto 27119 Nashua Falls Ln 77494 Price Laureetha Nana’s Cup Of Potatoe Salad 5702 Tiger Lilly Way 77085 Masch Robert J (+) Reliable Drivers Education 32619 Waterworth Ct 77441 Estes Gregg Houston United Youth Football League 1414 Gentle Bend 77489 Pg Landscapes Inc Cornerstone Maintenance 7911 Ravens Point Dr 77406 Modern Aztec Construction LLC (+) Modern Aztec Construction 3219 West Street 77471

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Data Beat

December 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

40,334.70 18,080.37 130,348.62 1,662.05 173,646.44 818,933.23 50,327.65 10,834.47 5,023.93 585,454.49 1,512,037.19 11,601.03 1,530,740.44 4,508,260.77 7,042.16

52,428.64 12,126.36 116,827.44 986.54 87,650.37 959,152.93 43,720.61 7,002.29 5,215.40 487,455.66 1,529,415.71 17,953.92 1,708,589.15 4,525,498.62 3,897.03

-23.06% 49.09% 11.57% 68.47% 98.11% -14.61% 15.11% 54.72% -3.67% 20.10% -1.13% -35.38% -10.40% -0.38% 80.70%

568,198.16 180,954.10 1,182,568.44 13,208.09 1,324,091.32 7,881,941.58 492,596.54 76,176.14 57,237.44 5,070,673.01 15,335,670.52 143,621.48 15,928,013.96 47,289,485.80 57,666.01

509,226.76 101,032.43 911,337.21 10,774.40 1,004,515.53 7,532,107.21 441,555.43 53,566.37 53,001.89 4,531,956.54 15,200,483.75 162,383.22 14,951,404.41 45,161,489.64 30,407.52

11.58% 79.10% 29.76% 22.58% 31.81% 4.64% 11.55% 42.20% 7.99% 11.88% 0.88% -11.55% 6.53% 4.71% 89.64%

COUNTY TOTAL

9,404,327.54

9,557,920.67

-1.60%

95,602,102.59

90,655,242.31

5.45%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - December 2015 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 Frisco Corpus Christi Plano Amarillo Round Rock Lubbock Midland McAllen Irving Sugar Land Grand Prairie Odessa McKinney

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Net Payment This Period

58,452,781.66 28,552,080.44 26,332,258.30 17,931,047.59 12,251,451.09 9,707,470.27 6,888,353.54 7,212,965.92 6,707,392.78 6,559,190.62 6,847,363.39 5,733,164.48 6,189,466.28 5,542,681.88 5,353,329.36 6,051,842.72 4,508,260.77 4,538,789.89 3,953,861.87 4,389,632.41

Comp Payment Prior Year

% Change To Date

59,752,460.84 27,461,963.95 24,219,746.56 16,762,712.73 12,346,638.08 8,879,326.42 6,795,263.46 6,820,782.27 7,344,335.92 7,062,279.62 6,555,656.05 5,568,210.71 5,864,995.55 6,604,472.48 5,406,299.47 5,295,566.15 4,525,498.62 4,311,743.07 4,641,110.08 3,915,144.43

-2.17% 3.96% 8.72% 6.96% -0.77% 9.32% 1.36% 5.74% -8.67% -7.12% 4.44% 2.96% 5.53% -16.07% -0.97% 14.28% -0.38% 5.26% -14.80% 12.11%

2014 Payments To Date

607,839,383.90 290,538,454.24 250,935,857.62 179,988,530.32 121,474,334.79 91,150,803.43 75,501,439.22 72,572,083.97 72,185,890.62 71,363,334.10 68,687,414.41 62,511,121.60 59,998,748.40 58,760,441.84 58,136,660.58 58,049,944.04 47,289,485.80 43,677,459.96 42,678,315.06 39,809,024.53

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2013 Payments Change

590,829,264.51 279,084,076.76 235,050,572.85 167,211,619.32 115,932,112.12 86,531,385.12 72,401,596.31 63,725,931.89 74,117,273.56 69,680,616.33 66,720,359.79 62,823,764.40 57,466,985.29 62,188,370.65 57,637,132.55 52,809,177.98 45,161,489.64 41,333,108.07 42,079,307.08 37,066,692.32

Percent

2.87% 4.10% 6.75% 7.64% 4.78% 5.33% 4.28% 13.88% -2.60% 2.41% 2.94% -0.49% 4.40% -5.51% 0.86% 9.92% 4.71% 5.67% 1.42% 7.39%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

ROSENBERG 6712 Koeblen Rd

Commercial Building

$30,000

Robert Cortez/ Master General Contractors

2518 3rd St

Commercial Building

$24,000

La Hermosa Church

905 Frances Dr #B

Commercial Building

$1,000

743 Jennetta St

Commercial Building

$30,000

6420 Reading Rd

Commercial Building

$310,000

503 Houston St

Commercial Building

$4,500

2900 Eden Shoves Ln

Commercial Building

$200,000

The Reserve at Brazos Town Center/ Fencecrete America, Inc

500 Lake Bridge Way

Commercial Building

$120,000

Summer Lakes HOA/ Fencecrete America, Inc

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

11/01/15-11/30/15

$719,500

6506 US Hwy 90A

Commercial New

$784,000

13837 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$62,633

15625 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Addition

$1,038,007

16742 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$854,306

Inland Western Sugar Land Colo/ Crain Group, LLC

13833 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$832,050

Sugar Creek Village LP/Texana Builders LLC

3530 State Hwy 6

Commercial Remodel

$49,500

HSMEP Williams Trace LP/Chihhung Wang

3697 State Hwy 6

Commercial Remodel

$78,000

EQYINVEST First Colony Owner L/TW P&C Inc

19875 Southwest Fwy Ste 180

Commercial Remodel

$65,000

KM-TS Greatwood LLC/TK Design & Construction LLC

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 510

Commercial Remodel

$23,382

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/Hermes Commercial Contractors

770 Brooks St

Commercial Remodel

$251,500

Sugar Land Care Group LP/Intergrated Construction Con

13440 University Blvd Ste 180

Commercial Buildout

$250,700

NNP-Telfair LLC/HM General Contractors

16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 215

Commercial Remodel

$47,917

First Colony Mall LLC/Buehner Construction Inc

6502 US Hwy 90A

Commercial Buildout

$200,670

Hwy 6 & 90 LTD/Brazos Contractors & Develope

15820 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$47,917

17510 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 385

Commercial Buildout

$235,681

Memorial Hermann Hospital/C.A. Walker Construction

3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 600

Commercial Buildout

$500,000

Radler Limited Partnership/Ruppel Millon LP

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 200

Commercial Addition

$27,712

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/Hermes Commercial Contractors

16900 Lexington Blvd

Commercial Remodel

$49,384

HCP HB3 First Colony LLC/Branch Construction Services

2245 Texas Dr Ste 470

Commercial Buildout

$35,430

LCFRE Sugar Land Town Square L/Highrise Electrical Technology

16000 Southwest Fwy Ste 100

Commercial Remodel

$10,000

Mody Capital LLC/Proconstruct Inc

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial & Residential)

11/01/15-11/30/15

$7,492,594

Iglesia Cristiana de Rosenberg Texas Boat & RV Storage/ Coastal Asphalt Services Si Environmental/ Crain Group LLC Heritage Station/ Duran’s Carpentry & Roofing

SUGAR LAND Hwy 6 & 90 LTD/Arrowmont Constructors Sugar Creek/EPG LLC & Sugar CR Fort Bend MB Land LP/Mission Constructors Inc

Lake Pointe Shopping Center LP/Buehner Construction Inc

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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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Video Services

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. $

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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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