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New developments bring quality living to Fort Bend County

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uality begets quality.

Sienna Plantation already has a reputation as one of the best places to live in Fort Bend County. The community continues to build on that reputation of excellence with new neighborhoods, including the gated enclave of Fox Bend and Rosewood, Sienna Plantation’s fourth patio home neighborhood.

As you will see in our cover story this month, estate homebuilders Toll Brothers and Gracepoint Homes have recently opened model luxury homes in Fox Bend and Darling Homes and Trendmaker Homes are now showing models in Rosewood. In Fox Bend, the new Toll Brothers models start around $580,000 and the Gracepoint Homes go from $700,000 on up. The Rosewood homes begin in the $360,000s for Darling Homes and $440,000s for Trendmaker.

Elsewhere in Sienna Plantation, homebuyers can find townhomes, executive homes and custom homes priced from the $280,000s to more than $1 million.

The new communities are an asset not only to Sienna Plantation but to the entire region. Their elegant designs, quality construction and state-of-the-art amenities are a great attraction, not to mention a boost to the local economy and tax base. Along with the new communities come new and better amenities and services such as parks, trails and schools.

Residents there enjoy wonderful amenities, including several water parks, more than 100 acres of parks, several miles of walking trails, tennis courts, a newly expanded fitness center, the 160-acre Camp Sienna sports park and proximity to Sienna Plantation Golf Club. Slated to open in 2017 is Sienna’s fourth recreation complex, Sawmill Lake Club.

“Having such a range of home designs means Sienna Plantation can be home to families for generations,” said Alvin San Miguel, general manager of Sienna Plantation. “Young families, those with older children, empty nesters and others will be able move into a home suitable to their current lifestyle while remaining close to friends and family who happen to live in Sienna.”

When it comes to quality of life, Sienna Plantation is hard to beat. These new communities certainly contribute to the quality of life there and throughout the region. We are glad to have them here and are eager to meet our future neighbors. Welcome to Fort Bend County, we’re glad you’re here.

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Clements student wins $120,000 H&R Block Scholarship Award............................................ 4 Five ways you can help your future Lawyer...................................................................................... 5 Freezing people a hot trend for good health.................................................................................... 6 Ramsey Solutions presents Dave Ramsey’s smart conference in Houston.......................... 9 Sub Zero flash-freezes ice cream with liquid nitrogen.............................................................. 10 Construction begins for Smart Financial Centre Public Plaza .............................................. 12 Star Wars characters to meet Children’s Memorial Hermann pediatric patient wish...... 19

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o matter how much you love your children, there’s a good chance you don’t want them physically taking care of you when you’re older. Most of my clients want to maintain their dignity, pay for someone to take care of them, and stay at home if possible. I’m guessing that you’re the same. I doubt that going into a nursing home is on your list of retirement goals. On the flip side, if your children work or have children themselves, it may not be possible for them to care for you, as you need.

My mom recently had surgery to remove a baseball-sized tumor from her kidney.

While I’m happy to report that she’s now fully recovered and back to her energetic, get things done self, the week that she spent in the hospital and the weeks of recovery were physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting for my father, me, and the rest of our family. I truly admire anyone who dedicates their time to caring for a sick or elderly family member.

Americans are living longer than ever have before, health care costs are on the rise, and fewer employers are offering health care coverage. With the median annual cost for care in an April R. Roberts, J.D. assisted living facility standing at $43,200 and only 8 percent of large employers offering health care plans, most of us need to think about how we’ll pay for health care. A few existing systems other than Social Security can help pay for long-term health care costs. They include Medicare, Medicaid, and personal savings.

You could plan to use your personal savings to cover any long-term care costs you may

encounter, allowing you to maintain control over your assets and ensure there are no restrictions on the type of care you choose to receive. However, as stated earlier, these costs can be considerable. If long-term care costs increase, and your retirement assets shrink, you may run the risk of depleting your retirement savings.

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ith two brothers already at the University of Houston, Clements High School senior Angela Lin really didn’t know how her family could help her get into college.

Last year she participated in the H&R Block Budget Challenge, a 10-week financial literacy competition that her teacher was exploring.

“It was a fun idea to learn about personal management and I liked the concept of simulation and making choices. But I didn’t believe I was capable of winning anything. I did the bare minimum,” she recalled.

Then she started thinking about college and told herself, “if I get a chance next year...”

The chance came and Angela was ready.

She signed up again for the challenge but this time she committed to doing the research and knowing herself.

She developed spreadsheets, made choices on insurance deductibles, planned how to spend paychecks and how to pay bills.

She won $20,000 in the competition along with four classmates.

She was stunned to learn she’d also won the $100,000 grand prize out of 150,000 students across the nation.

Lin was standing on stage as they announced the $20,000 winners. Then they produced her $120,000 check.

“I burst into tears. I fell to the stage ground. I can’t believe it. To be honest, I’m still in shock,” she said.

Her father lives in Taiwan and sends home money to support the family.

“I don’t have to worry so much about how to pay for college. Now I can get unpaid internships that will help me instead of passing up opportunities because I need a job,” said the Sugar Land native.

Her mother, Amy Dai, a teacher, was present when Angela received the grand prize.

“She was so cute; she was like a giddy little child. Like someone who got their first piece of ice cream,” recalled her daughter. She

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Clements High School senior Angela Lin and her mother Amy Dai celebrate after Lin was awarded the grand prize scholarship in the H&R Block Budget Challenge during a surprise announcement at the school’s year-end senior awards night on May 17. Lin beat out more than 150,000 students in the nationwide personal finance competition for the top honor and a $120,000 scholarship.

spoke to her father on the phone. “My father said ‘I knew it, I knew it. You are a hard working young woman and I know good things would come to you,’” Lin said.

She sees the scholarship as a blessing for her parents.

“My parents worked so hard and it’s a huge burden. I can help my brothers too,” she said.

Her oldest brother is studying entrepreneurship and marketing and her second brother has a double degree in mechanical engineering and supply chain management.

Angela wants a double major in management systems and marketing with maybe a minor in entrepreneurship, she said.

She has unlimited dreams.

“I want to do something with international business making the connection to different countries. Since I’m ethnically Taiwanese I’m wondering if I want to do something that helps Taiwan and American products. I want to start my own scholarship fund and can start giving back to the community.

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Five ways you can help your future Lawyer

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4. Follow “Thumper’s Law”—“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” In business, disparaging or unprofessional correspondence or words will be used against you and make for negative trial exhibits if you are sued.

5. Don’t ignore a lawsuit: There are deadlines to answer a lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit is frivolous to you or not, you or an attorney needs to respond or you risk a default judgment against you.

5. Call an attorney early-not later.

If you are more interested in “saving money” by handling your own case, don’t be surprised if you seek an attorney later and you see how expensive it is to assist with your representation later on with your case.

he following are examples of how you can help a lawyer you approach to assist with your representation – before encountering legal trouble:

4. Don’t rely on legal advice from television . . . or a “friend of a friend” who was in a similar legal situation.

3. Get it in writing: When doing business with individuals (yes, even those you know), make sure to keep documentation of the transaction(s) and get any agreements in writing.

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Freezing people a hot trend for good health

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obert Garza and Robert Ezzell have the coolest job in town.

They along with their partner Simon Maldonado own Lonestar Cryo. They quite literally get to spend the day chilling their clients.

“It’s a modern version of an ice bath,” Garza said.

Cryotherapy is a relatively new therapy with multiple benefits. Nitrogen vapor is used to rapidly cool the body resulting in a rush of re-oxygenated blood as the subject warms up again.

“It feels good – it feels really good,” said Rene Torrez of Fresno, who had just stepped out of he chamber after his first treatment. “It gets the blood flowing.”

Garza said the therapy was developed as

a way to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It didn’t take long for other benefits to emerge.

Athletes in particular have started using it as a way to allow them to train harder and recover faster. It also boosts metabolism, aiding in weight loss.

Garza said they have several professional athletes who use their service, among them are football, basketball and baseball players, including members of the Sugar Land Skeeters.

“Athletes make it a part of their routine,” Garza said.

Torrez plays flag football and is using cryotherapy to help him get back into shape to play running back.

Ezzell and Garza explained that there are three levels of treatment. The average person is in the cooling chamber for about two to three minutes and there are three levels of cooling to select from, the coldest

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being minus-270 degrees. The goal is to drop the surface temperature of the skin by 25-30 degrees.

“It only penetrates a millimeter beneath the skin,” Garza said.

As the body cools, it naturally brings blood in from the extremities to help protect the inner core. As it does that, the blood is re-oxygenated, filled with nutrients and thickens. Once the client leaves the chamber and begins to warm up, the blood quickly flows back throughout the body.

“You feel more energized … it amps you up for sure,” Garza said.

The cooling also helps heal inflammation, which helps with sore muscles and joints.

“Older folks are the ones who benefit from it the most,” he said.

Ezzell said it has the same effect as an ice bath but is quicker and less discomforting. In addition to the full-body chamber (the head stays outside), there is a spot-treatment device that blows the supercooled air onto a focused area such as a shoulder, elbow, leg or back. It takes longer, about 10 minutes, but is just as effective.

Upon arrival, a first-time guest is given an overview of the process, pays their fee ($20 for the first session) and signs a waiver.

They then go into a changing room, strip down to their skivvies and put on a robe, socks and slippers. Returning to the main room, their temperature is checked with a laser thermometer just above the knee. The client then enters the chamber, the door is closed and they slip out of the robe. They hand the robe to the operator and put

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Robert Garza operates the cyrotherapy machine for Rene Torrez of Fresno. It was Torrez’s first time to try the freezing therapy.

gloves on. The socks and gloves protect the fingers and toes from frostbite.

Once the client is ready, the lid is lowered with an opening that allows the head to stay outside the chamber. The operator activates the switches and the

chamber begins to fill with nitrogen vapor.

Once the session is over, the lid is lifted and the client exchanges gloves for the robe and exits the chamber. Their temperature is re-checked to see if they dropped to the desired level. From there they get changed

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and the session is over.

Garza said the treatment could be stopped at any time if the client becomes uncomfortable or claustrophobic. The nitrogen is safe to breathe as it occurs naturally in the air. There is no age limit for the therapy, although minors and children require a parent’s signature on the waiver.

There is a height requirement of five feet.

Anyone under that is too short for the chamber.

Lonestar Cryo is currently located at 126C Eldridge Road in Sugar Land. As far at Ezzell and Garza know, they are the only ones offering cryotherapy in Fort Bend County. They opened the business in February and have been steadily growing.

They anticipate the need to relocate and expand before too long.

“We’ve got a pretty strong membership base,” Garza said.

In the meantime, they can be reached at 713-825-0706, lonestarcryotherapy@ gmail.com or online at lonestarcryotherapy. com.

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital celebrates expansion with physician office staff

Rebecca Turner and Diana Coker with Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center visit during a luncheon at Houston Methodist Sugar Land.

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ouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital celebrated the hospital’s ongoing expansion by hosting a special luncheon for the often “unsung heroes” of medicine – office managers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and other professionals who provide the first level of patient care and keep physician offices running smoothly.

More than 175 people attended the event, which included brief presentations on the sixth floor opening of the new Brazos Pavilion and the new Critical Care Intensivist Program, followed by a Q&A with CEO Chris Siebenaler.

“Physician office staff members play a critical role in every patient’s treatment process,” Siebenaler said. “We are honored to celebrate the hospital’s growth, leading technology and expanded services, and to share our excitement for the future with them.”

Office staff members were pleased to learn that Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s second patient care unit in the Brazos Pavilion has opened; the first being the Brazos ICU on the second floor. The sixth floor opened 16 beds as of May 16, with plans to expand to 28. This unit is dedicated to general medical/surgical, gynecology and urology patients.

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Michelle Benton, Allison Gustave, Katherine Thomas Barlow and Amber Alley with Southwest OB/ GYN enjoy a luncheon at Houston Methodist Sugar Land.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

Knowing this information allows us to be up-to-date for our physicians, office staff and patients. It is wonderful to be a part of a hospital that continues to evolve and expand to meet the growing population of our community,” said Michelle Benton, Southwest OB/GYN Administrator. “Our physicians rest assured knowing our patients are receiving the best care with the latest state-of-the-art technology all in one convenient place and so close to home.”

The fifth floor of the Brazos Pavilion is scheduled to open next, with a goal of opening within three to six months, once all necessary staff has been recruited.

“As the Fort Bend and surrounding areas continue to grow, the hospital must also grow to meet the needs of the community,” said Siebenaler. “With the building and staff enhancements we continue to make, Houston Methodist Sugar Land will continue to be the premier health care provider in Fort Bend.”

In addition to the new Brazos Pavilion, the ICUs at Houston Methodist Sugar Land will soon be the only ICUs in the area to be staffed by specially trained

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critical care physicians, who will be on-site 24/7.

While providing compassionate care to every patient is the top priority of Houston Methodist Sugar Land, it is also important to keep the physicians, their office staff and patients informed of expansion updates and services through celebrations such as the physician office staff luncheon.

“I appreciate the hospital scheduling the staff luncheon because they offer a productive forum to discuss opportunities to enhance interactions between physician offices and the hospital,” said Rebecca Turner, Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center Administrator. “I enjoy the updates on the many expansion projects on campus, which allows us to intelligently answer patient questions, further assuring them that we have a cohesive relationship with the hospital.”

For more information about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or call 281-274-7500 for a physician referral.

Visit their Facebook page at fb.com/ methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

Ramsey Solutions presents Dave Ramsey’s smart conference in Houston

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est-selling author Dave Ramsey will host the Smart Conference in Houston this fall.

The day-long event provides attendees with critical information to help them be “smart” in areas of life including money, marriage, parenting, retirement and personal growth. The Smart Conference will be in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Grace Community Church beginning at 8:30 a.m. Speakers for the Smart Conference include: • Dave Ramsey: Personal finance expert, author of seven best-selling books and host of “The Dave Ramsey Show,” Ramsey will talk about money and being intentional in all aspects of life.

• Rachel Cruze: New York Times bestselling author of Smart Money Smart Kids and the upcoming book Love Your Life Not Theirs, Cruze will speak about contentment and the steps to take financially to get there.

• Chris Hogan: Author of the bestselling book Retire Inspired and financial expert, Hogan will speak on preparing for retirement.

• Dr. Les Parrott: Award-winning author of best-selling books like High-Maintenance Relationships and The Control Freak, Dr. Parrott will speak on how to create a stronger marriage.

• Dr. Meg Meeker: Pediatrician, mother and best-selling author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Dr. Meeker will talk about parenting, teens and children’s health.

• Chris Brown: Host of the nationally syndicated radio show “True Stewardship” and former pastor, Brown will speak on giving and living a generous life.

• Anthony ONeal: Youth and money expert, ONeal will inspire the audience to get serious about their financial dreams and goals.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.daveramsey.com.

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When an injury or illness forces athletes to the sidelines, Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land can get them back to full strength — faster. Applying our experience as professional team doctors, we’re focused on helping athletes at every level recover. From simple strains to complex concussions, our board-certified and fellowship-trained doctors use the most advanced technologies to provide comprehensive care, including: • Treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions • Sports-medical clearance and generalwellness exams

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Serving customers at Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt are, from the left, Ebby Beatrice, Citalli Nunez, Saif Maknojia, Farisha Kamdar and Aimee Parker.

Sub Zero flash-freezes ice cream with liquid nitrogen Store now open in Sugar Land

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ce cream doesn’t get any fresher – or colder – than this.

Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt opened Friday, June 17, in Sugar Land, bringing to the city a dessert experience like no other. The customer selects the ingredients, which are mixed together and then flash-frozen with a blast of liquid nitrogen at -371 degrees.

The Sub Zero franchise is owned and operated by Salim Gheewalla and his family, including his wife Selima, father Nooralla and mother Noorjehan. It’s only the second to open in the Houston area and is located at

15810 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 300, near Hwy. 6.

“It’s made-to-order ice cream,” Gheewalla said.

He said the customer can choose from regular ice cream, yogurt, sugar-free, low-fat, non-dairy and vegan, select from a variety of flavors and then add the “fix-ins” – a wide assortment of fruits, nuts, candies, cakes, etc. to blend into the creamy mixture. The big bowl of ingredients is then passed down the line to a worker who blasts it with liquid nitrogen while stirring it into cold, creamy ice cream. As the nitrogen vaporizes it creates a cloud that pours across the counter like a thick fog.

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chemicals,” Gheewalla said.

He said the nitrogen is safe, as it is an element that occurs naturally in the air. The process and the company were created by the husband and wife team of Jerry and Naomi Hancock in Orem, Utah, in 2004. Gheewalla said he was attracted to it because it blends food, fun and science.

He employs about 15 people. “We hire local and we hire youth,” he said.

Gheewalla has plenty of experience with restaurant franchises, having been previously employed in restaurant development for Subway. He also works as an Internet technology professional.

The ice cream is served in three sizes – four, eight and 12 ounces – and ranges in price from $3.99 to $5.99. There are also “sensations” customers can choose from if they don’t want the headache of creating their own confectionary concoction. They sensations come with colorful names such as Citric Substance, Key Lime Voltage, Magnetic Mint and Mass Mocha Madness, to name a few, and are served in a freshly made waffle bowl.

If the reaction of those who attended a chamber of commerce ribbon cutting preview is any indication, Sub Zero will be chilling Sugar Land sweet tooth’s for a long time to come.

“We’re here to serve the city,” Gheewalla said.

Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt Open Sunday through Thursday noon to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight 15810 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 300 832-939-9856 www.subzerosugarland.com

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“There are not a lot of females in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) especially those who are not able to afford college, those who are financially less fortunate. I want to help them achieve their dreams,” Lin said.

For the H&R Block Budget Challenge, there are six simulations (three per semester) where students across the nation participate in the online simulation where they live the financial life of an adult right out of college.

They must decide on a living situation, a cell phone plan, and insurance plans. At the same time, they must also contribute to a 401(k) and develop a credit score. All the while they are being quizzed weekly on financial literacy topics, like credit cards, paycheck stubs and investing options.

At the end of the six simulation periods, the scoring for the overall grand prize scholarship winner is determined through a unique formula of behavior, knowledge and skill that show cases the student who is truly ready to embark on a fiscally responsible future.

Angela will use her new skills to budget her college expenses and pursue other financial dreams. Texas is one of only seven

states that require high school students to be tested on personal finance concepts before graduation. The H&R Block Budget Challenge offers high school educators free online curriculum that replicates an adult’s financial life.

“Too many teens graduate each year without personal finance skills or the confidence to succeed on their own,” said Kathy Collins, H&R Block chief marketing officer. “The H&R Block Budget Challenge helps address a critical need in thousands of high schools each year. Hearing what this program means to teachers and students is so rewarding and reinforces how important this program is,” Collins said.

In addition to providing free curriculum, H&R Block has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships and grants nationwide through its Budget Challenge.

Lin’s classmates, Jonathan Chang, Ashvin Nihalani and Christopher Winters were among the 132 students who earned $20,000 scholarships this year, and their business education teacher, Gregory Eppes, was among the 60 teachers awarded a $2,500 classroom grant.

A new season of the H&R Block Budget Challenge will launch in September. More details will be available at www.hrbds.org.

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The City of Sugar Land’s newest public plaza, as well as the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land being built in partnership with ACE SL, LLC, both recently reached major milestones. Pictured are City of Sugar Land officials breaking ground on the new public plaza. From left to right are First Assistant City Manager Steve Griffith; Assistant City Manager Jim Callaway; Councilmembers Steve Porter, Joe Zimmerman and Himesh Gandhi; Mayor James Thompson; Councilmembers Amy Mitchell, Harish Jajoo and Bridget Yeung; City Manager Allen Bogard; and Assistant City Manager Mike Goodrum.

Construction begins for Smart Financial Centre public plaza in Sugar Land

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The City of Sugar Land’s newest public plaza, as well as the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land being built in partnership with ACE SL, LLC, both recently reached major milestones.

Pictured are construction crews continuing with initial installation of structural glass at the entrance of the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land.

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ugar Land recently began construction of a 2.88-acre public plaza next to the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, a live entertainment venue located near University Boulevard and U.S. Highway 59.

Substantial completion of the plaza and the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land is expected by this fall, with a formal grand opening event planned by ACE SL, LLC (ACE) in January.

Located on city-owned property within Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #4, the plaza will serve as a focal point for a mixed-use development expected to include office, retail, entertainment, a future hotel/conference center and major corporate employers such as Fluor Corporation and Texas Instruments.

The plaza will feature an interactive water fountain, a tree-covered grove, a large lawn area for residents and visitors and a dedicated area for food truck connections. The project is expected to spur additional commercial and retail growth that will further establish Sugar Land as one of the strongest economies in

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the region, all while building and enhancing the value of the overall development within TIRZ #4.

A TIRZ is a special district that encourages a higher quality of development than would otherwise be possible; a portion of the increase in tax revenues generated within the TIRZ helps fund public infrastructure improvements within the district.

“Just as the plaza in front of Sugar Land City Hall is a major focal point for all of Town Square,” said City Manager Allen Bogard, “we believe this plaza will become its own unique destination and gathering place for families, visitors and employers.”

In accordance with a long-held vision of Sugar Land residents - including the support of a 2007 citizen-led Visioning Task Force - and the city council, the city’s development of the property will promote capital investment; create new jobs; enhance educational opportunities; increase tourism and provide unique destination activities; and anchor an exciting mixed-used development envisioned to include retail, office, commercial and entertainment amenities - an environment that will be attractive to

major corporations, residents and visitors.

Construction continues on the adjacent Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. A major milestone included the recent installation of glass panels on the front of the building.

The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land is expected to set a new standard in the touring industry and change the entertainment landscape in the “HoustonThe Woodlands-Sugar Land” metro region. It will be capable of hosting a wide range of performances, including national music and comedy artists, theatrical and family entertainment, as well as cultural and performing arts attractions.

Designed for flexibility, the 200,000-square-foot venue incorporates innovative moveable walls that can expand and contract to create four different seating capacities that range from an intimate setting of 3,400 seats to a maximum of 6,400. It also features 14 luxury suites, corporate hospitality areas, and the latest sound, lighting and video technology. Other offerings include space to house up to 18 trucks and buses, as well as 2,500 guest parking spaces.

Sugar Land is partnering with ACE to design and construct the state-of-the-art facility. The company brings an experienced team of locally-based entertainment industry professionals to the project led by Allen J. Becker, Tony Award-winning founding chairman of PACE Entertainment Corporation, and an executive team with more than 175 years of experience and success in local, national and international entertainment ventures, including pioneering the development of new music and theatrical venues, as well as the entertainment to fill them.

Based on voters’ approval of financing tools in 2008, funding is provided through a unique package of special funding sources restricted for economic development and tourism purposes, with no general fund tax dollars being spent on the plaza or the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, which on its own is projected to provide an annual benefit to the community of $26.1 million over 30 years.

Additionally, ACE made a $10 million equity contribution to the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land project and will also pay substantial rent revenues generated by the facility.

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Now under construction, the Sawmill Lake Club will open as Sienna Plantation’s fourth recreation complex next year.

Sienna Plantation Touts New Amenities, Models and Home Designs

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S A curving dual staircase welcomes guests and sets expectations high for the luxurious design to be viewed while touring the new Toll Brothers’ model home in Sienna Plantation’s Fox Bend neighborhood.

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ienna Plantation’s newest model homes demonstrate the wide range of distinctive home designs prospective buyers can find in the 10,000-acre Fort Bend community.

Two estate home builders, Toll Brothers and Gracepoint, recently opened luxuriouslyappointed model homes in the gated enclave of Fox Bend, which offers some of Sienna’s largest properties. Earlier this spring, Darling Homes and Trendmaker Homes opened model homes in Sienna Plantation’s fourth patio home neighborhood, Rosewood.

Luxury builder Toll Brothers has opened an elegant estate model home at 9422 Fox Bend Drive in Sienna Plantation’s gated neighborhood of Fox Bend.

PRESTIGIOUS HOMES, TIMELESS DESIGN Toll Brothers is presenting its Sandhaven design as its model home at 9422 Fox Bend Drive in the neighborhood, where the builder’s pricing starts in the $580,000s. Built as a five-bedroom home reminiscent of a French Country chateau, the model greets guests with a dual staircase of hardwood steps and tile risers. The two-story great room opens to the island kitchen and breakfast area and overlooks a pool and gazebo in the backyard. The master bedroom has a beamed ceiling — one of many designer architectural details found in the home. Tray ceilings are a highlight in the master bath, as is a built-in closet system. Upstairs, a media room and game room expand the home’s entertainment space.

The model was decorated by interior designer Martha Odell of Texas-based Creative Design. Toll Brothers asked her to create a French Country look with a contemporary twist. This meant rejecting the traditional colors and styling.

“The model had to balance a traditional silhouette shape and form with modern textures and colors,” Odell said. “I used Fox Bend’s gorgeous natural surroundings as inspiration, then covered Old World furniture in modern fabrics and utilized a soft palette of water color blues and greens.”

Odell’s favorite rooms are the master suite, the nursery and the two-story study.

Designer Stephanie Quisenberry wanted to create a timeless design in the new Gracepoint Homes’ model in Sienna Plantation, adding splashes of pink to invigorate the neutral color palette.

The study has been a huge hit with male visitors, she said.

“I didn’t do a regular study — there isn’t a desk,” she said. “Instead I created this nostalgic, gentleman’s lounge with wingback chairs and pictures from the 1920s and ‘30s.”

Designer Stephanie Quisenberry took an organic approach to decorating Gracepoint Homes’ Baxter model at 9423 Fox Bend Lane, utilizing a neutral color palette with pops of understated pink.

“I wanted something timeless,” Quisenberry said. “Something classic, livable and comfortable that looked as though it could grow with the family.”

Quisenberry’s favorite room is the model’s open great room with a built-in banquet.

“I love that there are so many seating areas,” she said. “I like to show people that you can have four or five different conversational areas for entertaining in.”

The five-bedroom design also features a double kitchen island and several outdoor living areas, including a front porch, side porch and backyard veranda that offers an outdoor fireplace for year-round use. The master suite has an optional sitting area, two walk-in closets and a statement tub. Upstairs, each of the secondary bedrooms has an en suite bath. The game room offers further entertainment options. Gracepoint’s pricing begins in the $700,000s in Fox Bend.

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Trendmaker Homes is showcasing an array of luxury patio home designs at its new model home at 9618 Spring Rose Drive in Sienna Plantation’s Rosewood neighborhood.

Buyers can now find many of the same luxury features they enjoyed in larger homes while still benefiting from the low-maintenance lifestyle these patio homes afford as well as enjoy updated designs for today’s active lifestyles.

LOW-MAINTENANCE LUXURY The Darling Homes’ model at 2218 Twin Rose Drive showcases the options and upgrades available for the eight patio home designs it offers. Plans feature open-concept living spaces, gourmet kitchens and covered patios, and buyers can choose to add such coveted features as outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, wine grottos and upgraded kitchens. The

Upscale finishes, fine architectural detailing and outstanding design define Darling Homes’ new model home, open now at 2218 Twin Rose Drive in Sienna Plantation.

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builder’s signature Texas basements provide 450 square feet of storage space. Priced from the $360,000s, the patio homes range from approximately 2,200 to more than 3,000 square feet.

Trendmaker Homes’ model at 9618 Spring Rose Drive is one of 11 designs the builder offers in the community. The wellappointed model is filled with many of today’s must-haves, such as a broad kitchen island with seating, banks of windows throughout the home and multiple outdoor spaces. Standard features include extensive outdoor living areas, island kitchens and three-car garages.

Priced from the $440,000s, plans range from approximately 2,400 to more than 3,100 square feet.

“Patio home designs have transcended their early beginnings,” said Amy Rino, division president of Darling Homes Houston. “Buyers can now find many of the same luxury features they enjoyed in larger homes while still benefiting from the low-maintenance lifestyle these patio homes afford as well as enjoy updated designs for today’s active lifestyles.”

The four patio and estate home models are among 21 open in Sienna Plantation, where home buyers can also find townhomes, executive homes and custom homes priced from the $280,000s to more than $1 million.

“Having such a range of home designs means Sienna Plantation can be home to families for generations,” said Alvin San Miguel, general manager of Sienna Plantation. “Young families, those with older children, empty nesters and others will be able move into a home suitable to their current lifestyle while remaining close to friends and family who happen to live in Sienna.”

Residents also enjoy a wealth of amenities, including multiple water parks, more than 100 acres of parks, miles of walking trails, tennis, a newly expanded fitness center, the 160acre Camp Sienna sports park and proximity to Sienna Plantation Golf Club. Slated to open in 2017 is Sienna’s fourth recreation complex, Sawmill Lake Club.

Also coming in 2017 is a new elementary school, under construction this summer. A new Sienna middle school is expected to open in 2018.

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Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital fulfills wish for pediatric patient to meet Star Wars characters

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ne pint-sized Star Wars fan at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital recently received a surprise visit from two of her favorite lightsaber-wielding movie characters.

Members of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars fan club that celebrates the Star Wars universe using costumes and props, stopped by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital to see 10-year-old Lilly Flowers, a Star Wars enthusiast who has been hospitalized with repeated seizures.

Lilly was delighted to spend time with the two Jedi warriors, her favorite characters in the series, and was particularly pleased by the appearance of fictional Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi. She was even presented a lightsaber of her own to take home.

Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Child Life Specialist Leigh Ann Cutting arranged the meeting after discovering Lilly’s enthusiasm for the movie series.

“Lilly is such a huge Star Wars fan that we wanted to find a way to bring the universe to her bedside,” Cutting said. “For many of these patients, a hospital stay is a difficult time, so we jump at every opportunity we get to provide them with a little joy and cheer to brighten their days. And we truly appreciate the 501st Legion for always going the extra mile to bring smiles to our patients’ faces.”

This is the latest visit by the group to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Members of the group dressed as various Star Wars characters

Lilly Flowers received a surprise visit by a pair of Jedi Knights from the Star Wars costuming group, the 501st Legion. The characters visited her at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital where she is undergoing treatment for seizures.

appeared at the hospital in December ahead of the much-anticipated premiere of the film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Then on May 4, known worldwide as Star Wars Day or “May the Fourth Be With You,” several men and women clad as Jedi warriors, Stormtroopers, and Darth Vader stopped by to celebrate the occasion with fellow Star Wars enthusiasts.

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Escabeche Catering & Events, Inc. Christopher Young, Executive Chef / Owner 15307 W. Bellfort Sugar Land, TX 77498 (281) 406-8871 www.facebook.com/Escabechecatering

Laura Simon, Notary Public Laura Simon, Notary Public 2510 Grands Lake Blvd., Ste. 73 Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 313-2794

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Sub Zero Ice Cream Salim Gheewalla, Owner 15810 SW Frwy., Ste. 300 Sugar Land, TX 77469 (281) 748-6787 www.facebook.com/subzeroicecream

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Sugar Land Geriatrics & Medical Associates Shantha Suku, Office Manager 3531 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 101 Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 491-3225

Sallyport Commercial Finance LLC Perla Varela, Office Manager

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DaVita Dialysis Yolanda Sicam, (281) 499-8950

The College Money Guys Kurt Goedecke, (713) 422-2720

Operation Enduring Brotherhood

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Universal Surgical Assistants Mubashir Chaudhry, (832) 655-4141

American Ismaili Chamber of Commerce Hanif Juma, (281) 275-6850

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JGB USA International Inc. Jennie Thatcher, (713) 338-3405

Red Stem Florist Robert Trevino, (281) 403-3880

Ameripride Construction Company Fara Salahshour, (713) 899-3192

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Lookout Services, Inc. Arden Morley, (713) 668-6200

Todd Taylor, (281) 804-6996

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Lone Star Medstaff Gregory Kurmadas, (877) 615-1265

Francisco Cabello, (281) 778-8240

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Michael Gleeson, (281) 491-0300

Colony Limousine of Sugar Land

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Spring Creek Barbeque Ellis Dyson, (281) 499-8222

Kelley’s Country Cookin’ Loretta Kelley, (281) 277-3367

Children’s Museum of Houston Tracy Golden, (713) 522-1138

Charlie’s Catering Company

Sugar Land Med-Ped Clinic, P.A.

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Subodh K. Bhuchar, (281) 491-2555

American Diabetes Association Linda Molina, 713-977-7706 x6086

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Ninyo & Moore

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The Enchanted Forest Judy Jones, (281) 937-9449

Jay Sunderwala, (713) 973-8400

Cheryl Bertrand, (832) 342-9205

HVJ Associates, Inc. Young Leaders Campus Sugar Land

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Damian Garcia, (713) 857-7766

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Enhanced Energy Services of America, LLC

Blaze Pizza Kashika Aggarwal, (281) 933-9696

Charlie Litchfield, (281) 499-0600

Conditioned Air Mechanical, LLC

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Patricia Kaufman, (713) 868-6003

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Flowers by Tiffany, LLC Anne S. Yao, (281) 208-8681

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CVS Pharmacy

Geico Insurance

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Tom Maler, (407) 222-2848

Khori Hunter, (281) 566-6100

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Fort Bend County Medical Society

Andrew Nguyen, (281) 265-0562

Solid Rock EMS

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Hope for Three, Inc.

Hillery Carraway, (281) 276-7574

Johnson Ambroise, (832) 426-4266

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St. Luke’s Medical Group Sugar Land

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Staybridge Suites

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Robert Rodriguez, (281) 302-6535

PKJ International LLC

Senior Trust SR Alliance Fort Bend

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Hufco Gabe Gonzales, (281) 258-4492

Sijo Jose, (832) 548-2000

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Prosperity Bank - Lake Pointe Viki Moore, (281) 902-1750

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

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UT Physicians - Richmond Bone and Joint Clinic Carla Harris, (281) 344-1715

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OTHON, INC., Consulting Engineers

Tim Stubenrouch, (281) 898-4518

Charles Othon, (713) 975-8555

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Fort Bend Junior Service League Dana Clement, (281) 636-6272

Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation

Sterling McCall Automotive Group

Gary Barrows, (281) 240-3332

Tom Ramsey, (281) 589-7257

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Fort Bend Women’s Center Vita Goodell, (281) 344-5750

Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity

Marvin Marcell, 713-270-3900

Freed Advertising Jeanette Dennis, (281) 240-4949

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BDO USA LLP

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Bill Hickl, (713) 407-3837

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Universal Lights, Inc.

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Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for May 2016. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 563 Assumed Names for month of May. Emedo Ese (+) Innglo-Global Shipping 8585 Commerce Park Dr 77036 Schlicht Jerry C (+) 311-Solutions 3318 River Bend Dr 77471 Mcginnies Orena Mcgann Tax Business Solutions 2707 Facet Creek Dr 77545 Benner William Lee Jr Yelling Underwater 627 Longview Dr 77478 Benner William Lee Jr Benner Studios 627 Longview Dr 77478 Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation Connor Man Defeat Dipg Foundation 8705 Seven Locks Rd 20817 Maxim Mikal (+) Maxim Carpet Care 11039 Dellrose Crossing Dr 77406 Ashworth Maria Big Belly Books 23538 Bellina Dr 77406

Faltysek David (+) Df Cattle Co. 2002 Briarlane St 77469 Bounds Capital Group LLC FBREI 2302 Barton River Ct 77469 Mendoza Emilio Mendoza Sheetrock Service Of Texas 6018 Kathy Ln 77583 Intelliworks LLC Innovo Medical 922 Evandale Lane 77477 Rodriguez Ronald Rodriguez Auto 15734 Boss Gaston Rd 77498 Duncan Karen Karens Senior Errand Service 1550 Katy Flewellen Rd #313 77494 Fontanilla Dennis (+) Fontanilla Accounting Solutions 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100 77494

Torres Bernardo A & B Wing Masters 8214 Mier Manor Ct 77406

Hoffmann Jeanette The Serenity Place 3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd 77489

Giles Kelly (+) Two19 Butterfly Lane 8911 Main Street 77461

Zuniga Guevara Edwin E D’angelo’s Appliance Repair 1923 Adams St 77489

Rodriguez Patricia Pink Hat Non Organization 2412 Ave N 77471

Guthrie Logan D Home Pro Services 3907 Panorama Dr 77459

Williams Brittany C (+) Art By Trade 1303 Wilson Dr 77471

Gbadamosi Rasaki Rascos Motors 15827 Bellaire Blvd 77083

Allen-Taylor Ademola At Autos 20311 Granophyre Ln 77407 Nash Rebecca A Clm Trust 211 Baker Rd # 420 77413

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Teague Cheryl Marie (+) Real Estate Lakeland Fl. 11611 Dorrance Ln 77477

Charisma Counseling Bridget Thomas 120 Eldridge Rd #D 77478 Swinford Bryan Swinford Exterior 11603 Brook Meadows Ln 77477 Wells Cory J

Kord Stark Enterprises 13123 Highway 6 77583 Griffin Keenya Kelly Keenya Kelly LLC 15015 W Airport Blvd #1111 77498 Fernandez Yamilet Bethel America Health Care LLC 11104 West Airport Blvd #107 77477 Aguilar Hugo Rocha (+) Eagle-R Auto Body 1308 Ave H Rr 77471 Celestine Nyoka Nyoka Gregory Beauty 15315 Southwest Fwy Suite 108 77478 Jack Sherrie L Currency Transport Trucking LLC 158 Kingsway Dr 77477 Walker Donte Doggy Love Shop (+) 2734 Argos Dr 77459 Walker Donte Dbz Fansshop 2734 Argos Dr 77459 Sanders Tracey A Fort Bend Helping Hearts 514 E Shadow Grove Ln 77406 Sanders Tracey A Ft Bend Helping Hearts 514 E Shadow Grove Ln 77406

Okoye John Okoye Motors 15926 West Bellfort 77498 Agbortoko Roger Serendepity Hcs, LLC 8611 Hillsboro Place 77479 Jiwani Nasreen (+) High Faishion Studioo 16919 Huttons Court Ln 77407 Kargbo Lesley (+) REPS 5815 Horseshoe Falls 77459 Garcia Patricia E (+) M M Garcia 1221 2102 Waterford Park St 77459 Andy Jason Sr J&K Rapid Transport and Delivery Services 3219 Travis Creek Way 77545 Fon-Ndikum Claudette Braids Afrique 4424 W Orem Dr 77045 Perez Lee Roy The Hideout (+) 8011 Baker Road 77461 Usmani Yasir Quba Tourism For Haji, Umrah and Traveling Services 14405 Rio Bonito Rd #309 77083 Lopez Santiago Low Price Keys 5931 Pendelton Place Dr 77479

So Pannha Billy’s Donuts 8817 Highway 6 Suite 750 77459 Stewart Levaniel Jr Stewart’s Assorted Svcs 4816 Dogwood Dr 77471 59573403/2016 Gales Lezlie (+) Studio 360 723 Habitat 77471 Mai Thu Trang (+) Hair International 1035 Eldridge Rd 77478 Williams Washington Karon L (+) Karon L. Washington Styling 5818 Camelia Evergreen Ln 77407 Williams Washington Karon L Karoncouture.

5818 Camelia Evergreen Ln 77407 Metze Marc A Better Now Than Later Bail Bonds 12343 Murphy Rd Ste K 77477 Brighter Start LLC Bright Start Montessori Academy 930 Murphy Rd 77477 Christopher-Ayeni Mobolanle Ariya Events and Party Rentals 6834 Great Oaks Shadow Dr 77083

Gonzalez Juan Jose (+) 4D’s Pool Services 5031 Oakbriar Ln 77469

Nguyen Thao N (+) Posh Nails & Spa 4603 FM 1463 Ste 800 77494

Lopez Edwin E D & D Remodeling 6025 Muskingum Ln 77053

Mcclain Ellen (+) Southern Realty 7403 Ravenswood 77459

Harker Jeff (+) Cradle Of Love 3622 Holiday Bay Ct 77494

Jenkins Jan-Michael (+) Legacy Fitness 931 Pheasant Valley Dr 77489

Duncan Karen Apel’s Wicked Washers 1550 Katy Flewellen Rd #313 77494

Patel Niranjan (+) No Spin Talk Radio 9119 Hwy 6 Suite 230-151 77459

Calbert Clifton Calbert Enterprises 3740 Cartwright Rd Suite 153 77459

Smith Cory R Smith Development & Consulting 3 Greenway Plaza Suite 110 77046

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Chukwuneke Esther Grandma Homemade Special Peanut (+) 2206 Bright Meadows Dr 77489

DBA (Assumed Names)

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Powell Richell S Trend A Tee (+) 15411 Ridingwood Dr 77489

Casanave Donovan DVC Art 12122 Mulholland Dr 77477

Rao Manohar P Telfair Realestate Partners 906 Bain Bridge Dr 77479

Biri Inc Discount Lube and Tune 8425 Homeward Way 77479

Offordile Ezinne Geraldine Zinnie’s Home School 18215 Trace Pointe Ln 77407

Moreno Rosa I (+) Resting Senses Massage 5525 Reading Rd #602 77471

Chowdhury Golam Richmond Home Care Services 7910 Burning Oak Lane 77407

Martinez Javier A J. A. Martinez Multi Services 2331 Deer Meadow 77489

Kiskadee LLC Jeff Schaberg Photography 2202 Brushmeade Ln 77479

Hay Michelle R (+) Bubbly Baby Child Care & Learning Center 11200 Broadway Street Suite 1450, 77584

Solano Saul (+) Electric Automotive 16300 W Bellfort St Ste F 77498 Alliniece Brenda S M Management 1218 Hollowood Ln 77489 Herrera Christina (+) Garage The (+) 503A Houston St 77471 Herrera Christina (+) Garage 8 503B Houston St 77471 Cabrera Belkis Carolina A&B Tile and Remodeling 1800 Fm 1092 Rd 77459 Billiard Ongela L Au-Mor Nutritional Services 619 Bold Ruler Dr 77477 Gill Ryan (+) Pride Of Texas Tasting 1025 Dulles Ave #713 77477 Sukhabhai Pllc Southern Charm Dental 7119 FM 1464 Ste 312 77407 Bradshaw Carly Joy The Cozy Casa (+) 915 Emerald Glen Ct 77479 Far LLC First Alliance Resources 1803 Huisache Dr 77469 King Reginald Jr Crown Vending Services 10231 Cherry Limb Dr 77099 Cannon Kendrick J Nu Beginnings Remodeling 534 Fair Oak Dr 77477 Flores Eric R (+) Magiclean Solutions 10403 Westedge Dr 77498 Galarza David Strike Electrical Services 822 Canyonhill Ln 77471

Ayala Rossy Tacos Y Tamales Rossy 5011 FM 521 77583 Sweat Tamara Nuturing Minds Early Learning Center 2207 N Mac Gregor Way 77004 Mata Benjamin Safety Hauler 509 Brand Ln #76 77477 Ngumezi Myles (+) Committed Real Estate Group 14503 Stone Park Ln 77489 Chakraborty Khyati Izwari 27710 Wilson Run Ln 77441 Lumpkin Ebony A Ebony Noir 15923 Pryor Dr 77489 Davie William Pro Pool Consultants 1318 Shillington Dr 77450

Kiskadee LLC Birding 101 2202 Brushmeade Ln 77479 Kiskadee LLC Schaberg Photography 2202 Brushmeade Ln 77479 SB3 Assets LLC Crossfit Trison 10302 Cash Rd 77477 Zinn Gary A CCSI 114 Venice 77478 Franklin Don A Ameche Construction 16631 Sussex Dr 77083 Williams Family CBA West Katy Christian Brothers Automotive West Katy 1421 Fm 1463 77494

Baladez Joe Jr (+) Bulldog Trucking 3111 Andell Ridge Ln 77471

Nellie B Company LLC Forever Classic Portraits 7506 Lone Star Junction St 77406

Becerra Joseph Five-O-Railroad Cookers 2707 Parkway Ave 77471

Lopez Chris All American Foundation Repair 6418 Anderson Rd 77085

Cruz Jose T Reyes Jrec Motor (+) 3008 5Th St 77477 Krause Wolfram H M Krause Financial Services 32403 Oxbow Ct 77441 Matchette Eddy T Iv Rolling Bqnes 1222 Curtis Crossing 77489 Redd Marcus Roaming Redd Transports 2131 War Admiral Dr 77477 Tyo Jonathan Mattie Mae Financial Services 621 Double Ridge Crossing 77459

Michel Gomezflores Eduardo Black Owl Energy 27114 Bunker Bluff Ct 77494 Hashi Farrah Hashi Associates 630 Colony Lake Estates #1112 77477 Torres Cordell Bonjovi Tx Lonestar Motors 6823 Koeblen Rd 77469 Elite Thai Massage & Wellness LLC Elite Thai Massage & Wellness 5011 Highway 6 Ste 103 77459

Robinson Michelle Your Unique Concierge 16107 Kensington #457 77479 Garcia Jarissa (+) Mediapurposed 2414 Brookford Dr 77489 Nichols Stephen M (+) Linens For Mass 113 Sharpstown Ctr 77036 Naud Vivian Onyemere Vivian General Trading Company 38 Scotsmoor Ct 77479 Campbell Briana (+) Eco Designs (By La Verte Company) 17315 Winfield Square 77407

Kasonga Aisha Alterations and Bridal Couture 511 Oak Dale Dr 77477 Xochil Miguel Mx Remodeling Services 1800 Mustang Dr #1716 77469 Ortiz Rene Bernardo Ortiz Trucking 1200 Georgina St 77471 Biros Global Services Inc Biros Freight Services 19515 Stetson Heights Ln 77407 Biros Global Services Inc Offshore Oil and Gas Services 19515 Stetson Heights Ln 77407 Biros Global Services Inc Biros Auto Experts 19515 Stetson Heights Ln 77407 Biros Global Services Inc Petrotech Iindustrial Services 19515 Stetson Heights Ln 77407

Thai Van H (+) Lv Nails 1100 Herndon Dr 77471

Biros Global Services Inc Trendline Health Information Mangement 19515 Stetson Heights Ln 77407

Caughorn Lisa (+) Keynote & Company 1614 Emerald River Dr 77494

D&B Cleaning Service D&B Cleaning Service 1818 Mustang Dr Apt 2208 77469

Jaska Gretchen Jaska Homes 23202 Lodgepoint Dr 77494

Young Fredericka Ja’sha Ah La Kart Elite Kar Service 10307 Carolyndale Dr 77407

Jaska Gretchen Jaska Realty 23202 Lodgepoint Dr 77494 Vergara Melisa Gateway F.T. Cleaners 1539 S Mason Rd Ste 36 77450 Playhouse Music Inc (+) E.N.E Media Productions 20180 Park Row #6671 77491 Pritchard Stephen Prestige Renovations 6927 Woodside Dr 77479

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Batts Robert Lynn (+) Rlb2 Enginnering 1211 Cottage Oak Ln 77494 Musgrove Sheryl Idiocrasy Consulting 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100 77494 Musgrove Sheryl Little Ivy League Academy 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100 77494

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Data Beat

June 2016 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

2016 Payments To Date

2015 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

35,168.05 13,426.57 126,569.19 1,355.65 99,136.70 639,344.23 44,477.58 8,815.85 4,545.47 461,217.91 1,101,363.38 8,279.95 1,273,103.88 4,036,694.18 7,123.86

49,989.06 20,012.34 70,293.47 1,090.48 115,316.13 636,010.21 48,897.29 5,977.94 5,823.69 440,312.24 1,261,086.89 9,591.18 1,315,867.40 4,116,205.64 3,808.89

-29.64% -32.90% 80.05% 24.31% -14.03% 0.52% -9.03% 47.47% -21.94% 4.74% -12.66% -13.67% -3.24% -1.93% 87.03%

228,958.43 86,195.90 674,110.54 9,798.94 720,439.41 4,263,852.37 279,638.51 50,126.97 27,950.64 3,002,586.72 7,754,575.51 56,861.10 8,253,636.46 27,095,058.53 38,801.11

378,522.01 86,545.26 620,306.52 6,584.67 686,332.39 4,229,147.18 264,695.63 43,113.11 34,479.64 2,661,392.74 8,349,456.37 89,955.19 8,343,874.48 26,341,123.84 24,395.20

-39.51% -0.40% 8.67% 48.81% 4.96% 0.82% 5.64% 16.26% -18.93% 12.82% -7.12% -36.78% -1.08% 2.86% 59.05%

County Total

7,860,622.45

8,100,282.85

-2.95%

52,542,591.14

52,159,924.23

0.73%

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

City

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

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Net Payment This Period

49,364,108.33 23,967,455.21 22,206,929.56 16,490,959.07 10,361,586.76 8,739,576.92 6,544,251.13 6,004,470.04 5,596,764.96 5,408,487.54 5,525,240.49 5,233,903.71 4,912,350.90 5,466,559.97 4,371,442.69 3,777,140.18 4,036,694.18 3,897,226.32 3,522,695.66 3,183,813.78

Comp Payment Prior Year

% Change To Date

50,133,662.78 24,959,882.02 22,050,824.47 15,364,964.85 10,299,453.44 8,874,343.08 6,236,196.49 6,027,505.67 5,679,239.50 6,350,731.74 6,042,356.83 5,074,211.43 5,026,078.07 4,535,550.92 4,779,422.77 4,796,841.17 4,116,205.64 3,828,737.65 3,269,100.77 3,045,146.00

-1.53% -3.97% 0.70% 7.32% 0.60% -1.51% 4.93% -0.38% -1.45% -14.83% -8.55% 3.14% -2.26% 20.52% -8.53% -21.25% -1.93% 1.78% 7.75% 4.55%

2016 Payments To Date

320,584,730.25 161,683,468.20 141,715,837.77 101,922,114.61 68,279,274.36 50,979,691.92 42,837,128.81 38,905,019.78 37,423,791.30 36,506,132.64 36,127,245.95 33,416,541.83 32,700,167.01 32,099,023.09 31,478,847.24 27,367,214.16 27,095,058.53 24,796,636.26 22,155,203.19 21,684,794.66

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2015 Payments Change

Percent

335,590,859.29 158,802,236.11 136,463,171.97 96,956,059.20 66,538,464.83 49,633,504.23 41,431,985.06 40,925,849.74 37,208,937.54 38,801,830.36 40,247,742.61 34,186,521.70 32,799,978.72 31,436,011.64 32,965,628.63 33,457,481.63 26,341,123.84 22,676,948.85 21,076,975.27 20,873,443.88

-4.47% 1.81% 3.84% 5.12% 2.61% 2.71% 3.39% -4.93% 0.57% -5.91% -10.23% -2.25% -0.30% 2.10% -4.51% -18.20% 2.86% 9.34% 5.11% 3.88%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

ROSENBERG 4112 FM 762 535 FM 2977 #140 4801 Ave H 1309 1st St 911 Sindey St 1000 Cole Ave 24020 SW Fwy 3512 Ave H 24601 SW Fwy #300 25507 SW Fwy RR3 5152 Ave H 5715 Reading Rd

Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building

$1,200,000 $85,000 $25,000 $500 $8,500 $13,423 $180,000 $40,000 $48,000 $15,000 $800,000 $19,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

05/01/16-05/31/16

$2,434,423

3536 A State Hwy 6 150 1/2 Ulrich St 15900 Southwest Fwy 7620 US Hwy 90A 18318 University Blvd Ste 300 16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 240 16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 230 4645 State Hwy 6 Ste J 245 Commerce Green Blvd Ste 270 2600 Cordes Dr Ste D 1941 Lakeside Plaza Dr 2655 Cordes Dr Ste 150 16320 Kensington Blvd 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy Ste 150 16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 78 13213 Southwest Fwy 2525 Town Center Blvd N 16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 2610 16403 Lexington Blvd 15271 Southwest Fwy 16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 1015 14100 Southwest Fwy 14100 Southwest Fwy 500 Dulles Ave 1601 Gillingham Ln Ste 150 16431 Lexington Blvd 2410 State Hwy 6 2150 Town Square Pl Ste 400

Commercial Remodel Commercial New Commercial Addition Commercial New Commercial Buildout Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Addition Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Builtout

$12,000 $253,900 $75,000 $1,441,594 $100,802 $232,079 $119,118 $48,075 $230,790 $487,817 $77,800 $30,000 $1,888,550 $77,000 $100,508 $14,535 $200,000 $80,000 $400,000 $40,000 $107,251 $200,000 $40,000 $1,936,318 $35,000 $2,041,320 $15,000 $83,402

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial & Residential)

05/01/16-05/31/16

$57,853,241

24 Hr Fitness - Brazos Town Center/ Axion Construction LLC Donuts-N-Cup/ Tan Pisith La Michoacana/ Business Owner Arcelia Alegria/ Business Owner T Mobile/ Ansco & Associates Nexgen Pharmacy/ Master General Contractors Texas Roadhouse/ Rick Behr Construction O’Reilly Auto Parts #416/ Ron Sparks Inc The Tutoring Center/ SBM Group LLC T-Mobile/ Tower One International LLP DD’s Discounts/ TRS Construction Shell/ TRZ Builders

SUGAR LAND HSMEP Williams Trace LP/Pristine Builder Inc Gilly Development Corp Lake Pointe Town Center LTD/Powersecure, Inc. 90A Commercial Park Partners L/Suntech Building Systems, Inc Sugar Land Ranch Dvmt LLC/Ventura Interests Methodist Hospital/O’Donnell/Snider Construction Methodist Hospital/O’Donnell/Snider Construction Prominent Sugar Land LLC/Ming Construction Commerce Green Associates LC/EE Reed Construction, LP Greenwich Properties LP/Burleson Construction Inc WSE Town Center LLC/MT Hung Construction Scuben Cordes LLC/Custom Redesign Houston Federal Credit Union/SLI Design, Inc Dr Hernandez/JH Premier Construction Inc First Colony Mall LLC/Sundance Construction Co Sugar Creek Baptist Church/Campbell Construction Weingarten Realty Investors/Johansen Interiors LLC First Colony Mall LLC/Mike Khader Ft Bend ISD/AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc Covington First Colony Acquisition/Artis King Construction First Colony Mall LLC/United Constructors of TX, Inc RMC Sugarcraft LP ETAL/Ruppel Million, L.P. RMC Sugarcraft LP ETAL/Ruppel Million, L.P. Ft Bend ISD/Pfeiffer & Sons, LTD (GC) 1601 Gillingham LLC/Startex Construction Mgmt Ft Bend ISD/CF McDonald El Inc (GC) Weingarten Realty Ivestors/First Choice Maintenance LCFRE Sugar Land Town Square L/O’Donnell/Snider Construction

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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

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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.

Alterations & Tailoring 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 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!

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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-theart, 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 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.

Country Clubs & Golf Courses

Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre 281-403-5900 (General) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com

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.

Dialysis

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.

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.

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.

Insurance Agencies

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 Risk Management Advisor, 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. 281-5652222, Fax 281-565-3333. 2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-341-5558.

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Tracy Walker Agent, ChFC, CLU, CPCU, CASL 281-265-0711 www.agentwalker.com Tracy Walker’s agency is based on integrity and excellence. We have an amazing team with over 70 years combined experience. We care enough to really listen to customize your insurance portfolio and educate you on how to protect your family and assets. State Farm is #1 in auto, fire and individual life insurance. We are an agency that likes to know your name so stop on by, call 281-265-0711 or email - tracy@ agentwalker.com. Like a great Neighbor, we are here for you! 15510 Lexington 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 10:00-6:00 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!

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Pharmacies

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

Physicians

The IMUnization Clinic 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.

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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 713-854-0923 www.jeannegregory.com Jeanne@jeannegregory.com 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Remax Southwest. Residential real estate sales & Corporate locations.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 fullsize SUV’s that services Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Fort Bend County and Houston.

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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

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