May 2013 - The Business Lifestyle Magazine Digital Edition

Volume 31 • No. 5

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Source Power & Gas: Driven to Make a Difference in Retail Electricity John Werner and Qadir Khan of Source Power & Gas redefining the Texas electricity market.

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Texas Direct Auto and Sugar Land Skeeters Team up Again in 2013 by Jacqueline Holm

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ver the course of the inaugural season, The Sugar Land Skeeters shared an epic journey with the City of Sugar Land - a journey that captivated cities for miles around, and has fostered partnerships with pillars of the Sugar Land community for years to come. One such partnership is that of the Skeeters and Texas Direct Auto.

As a founding partner, Texas Direct Auto, has a large presence at Constellation Field. Their sign adorns the Skeeters bullpen, they have car displays in the front plaza every Saturday night, and every $75 purchase at the Texas Direct Auto Buzz Stop store earns you a free Skeeters/TDA tee shirt! Swatson and Moe, the Skeeters life-sized mosquito mascots, are even headliners at the dealership! You can swing by and have your picture taken with these adorable brothers on April 27th, May 25th, June 22nd or September 7th at the largest independent auto dealership on earth - Texas Direct Auto!

“Texas Direct Auto has been an ideal partner for us,” said Assistant General Manager Lindsay Kirk. “They are a homegrown business right here in Sugar Land that is endeavoring to enhance their community outreach initiatives and give back to the Sugar Land community. They have an innovative business model that is a testament to the future of where ‘small’ business can go.”

This season, Texas Direct Auto will be hosting a game entitlement on June 2nd featuring a youth jersey giveaway for the first 2,000 fans through the gates. Fan Appreciation Day will also be brought to you courtesy of Texas Direct Auto on September 15th and the first 2,000 fans in the gates will receive a custom Gary Gaetti bobble head.

Thanks to the partnership with Texas Direct Auto, the Skeeters have been able to widen their reach into other markets and have been able to support an iconic local business. In return, Texas Direct Auto has made it possible for the Skeeters to enhance the game day experience for each fan that enters Constellation Field.

“We are looking forward to another great season. Come out and join us for lots of fun, including Swatson and Moe appearances at our dealership, and coming soon, our very own Texas Direct Auto mascot. Also, kids look for our collectible jerseys once again for 2013,” said Jessica DeMarr, Director of Business Development for Texas Direct Auto.

The Skeeters are appreciative to Texas Direct Auto for their support and involvement, and look forward to many more years of working together to achieve continued growth and success for both organizations. For more information, visit www.sugarlandskeeters.com.

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Construction projects are underway in any direction you go.

That Interstate highway project - I-69 - that businesses and governments have discussed and planned for at least two decades is now officially a reality in four counties in Texas, including Fort Bend.

I-69 covers 28.4 miles stretching from the south side of Rosenberg at Spur 529 to Loop 610 in southwest Houston. The official red, white and blue decals were posted last month, and more Interstate 69 is on the way. Congress established I-69 as a high priority corridor in 1991 and it remains a federal priority.

TxDOT has set a public hearing for another segment (Grand Parkway to Spur 10) for May 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Terry High School Auditorium in Rosenberg. Proposed improvements include widening of the existing roadway, two lane frontage roads, and construction of HOV lanes.

Fort Bend continues to be recognized for its diversity and growth patterns. Several distinctions that relate to the impact to our continued growth, and the concerns that it may bring to our schools, businesses, municipal governments and healthcare delivery systems include a recent Rice University Study Kinder Institute of Urban Research report. While all are expanding their services to meet the challenges, it is probable Fort

Bend’s population will surpass 1.45 million by 2040.

With our diversity and global connectedness, I should also include airlines.Turkish Airlines has launched non-stop flights between Houston and Istanbul. The new route positions Fort Bend with an advantage for more international commerce since more than 300 Greater Houston companies have business or trade ties with Turkey.

In May, as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo - Mother’s Day - Transportation Week - Armed Forces Day International Trade Awareness Week - and Memorial Day, we begin to fidget with our home and office thermostats to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Our cover this month spotlights Source Gas & Power, a different independent retail electricity provider. This means Source is not forced to buy from its affiliate wholesale suppliers. These folks live locally and are innovative in their product lines and services. They are pleased and proud to be a Fort Bend business ready to assist and serve its residents.

We hope you will pay attention to the business announcements inside and support your community chambers who work for you every day.

Keep the cash register ringing.

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ERCOT expects another tight summer........................................................................... 12 William Jameson among “Best of the Best” financial advisors................................ 14 FLOSS “A new experience in dentistry”........................................................................ 16 Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Breast Center open house.................................. 17

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COSTCO to open Sugar Land site July 11th................................................................ 19 Santikos opens its doors Thursday, May 16................................................................. 20 Mark Flathouse named new Fort Bend County Fire Marshal................................... 20 Healthcare benefits: It’s no longer business as usual................................................. 21 Fort Bend Sheriff dispatchers lead the action on 1,000 calls each day................ 22

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Katy EDC Summary: It was a very good year!.............................................................. 23

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PUBLISHER.................................... Beverly Carter

MONTHLY COLUMNS

GENERAL MANAGER............Michael Fredrickson

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER . ..............Barbara Carlson

EDITOR ...........................................Sharon Wallingford

Alan Sandersen Tax Smart

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MARKETING CONSULTANTS

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Ann Sturrock

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST.........................................Becky Hall

CONTRIBUTOR ............................Kevin Chapman

Elsa Maxey

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ART DIRECTOR.................................Joey Belleza

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / WEB...... Jan Carlo Arcillas

DEPARTMENTS Newsworthy ................................................................. 18-19 Names in the News............................................................ 20 Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.............. 29-36 Data Beat...................................................................... 38-41 Service Directory.......................................................... 43-45

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Meet & Eat - Food, Drink & Entertainment Guide.................................................... 46-47

John Werner and Qadir Khan of Source Power & Gas redefining the Texas electricity market.

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o one should have to face cancer alone.

At The University of Texas MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land, the world’s leading cancer experts are at your side to guide you on your journey. From diagnosis through treatment, a multidisciplinary team is with you every step of the way, offering customized cancer services in a compassionate, caring and comforting environment.

“From the minute I arrived at MD Anderson, everyone was patient and kind,” said head and neck cancer patient Shelley Morgan. “It was also great having my treatment team conveniently close to home. When I didn’t feel well, they were just five minutes away.”

The treatment team is made up of highly skilled surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, as well as nurses, dietitians, social workers and physical therapists all working together to customize your care. Patients in Sugar Land have access to advanced MD Anderson treatment options such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, clinical trials and support services. The care centers are also now one of three practices in the state of Texas that are ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certified. The certification recognizes medical and hematology oncology practices that are committed to deliver the highest quality of patient cancer care and that demonstrate a practice’s commitment to quality.

SURGERY

Our highly skilled surgical oncology team includes Susan Hoover, M.D., John Papadopoulos, M.D., Mark Zafereo, M.D., and Nicole Fleming, M.D. They are all board certified and experienced in the most advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Each is fellowship trained in his or her area of specialty. Hoover, a breast surgical oncologist, focuses on treating diseases of

CLINICAL TRIALS

MD Anderson is a pioneer in research, offering access to many clinical trials, some of which are available at the care center facilities. As the world’s leading cancer experts, MD Anderson physicians use clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Patient Shelley Morgan recieved collaborative guidance provided by nurse navigator Laurie Hughes. the breast — both benign and malignant, Papadopoulos is a urologic surgical oncologist, Fleming is a gynecological oncologist, and Zafereo is a head and neck surgical oncologist.

RADIATION

Our knowledgeable and compassionate radiation oncologists, Isidora Arzu, M.D., and Shalin Shah, M.D., work with patients to guide and oversee their radiation treatment. The center offers intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with linear accelerators equipped with the industry’s latest technologies. IMRT enables radiation oncologists to deliver a more uniform dose of radiation to the cancer, resulting in fewer side effects, such as scarring and burning of the skin.

CHEMOTHERAPY

Janet Tu, M.D., Mark Lewis, M.D., and Amit Sarma, M.D., oversee the medical oncology services, treating a wide variety of solid tumors, leukemia, lymphoma and benign blood disorders.

The outpatient chemotherapy services are provided in suites to help facilitate a comfortable environment for the patient.

The surgical team includes specialists in breast, head and neck, urological and gynecological cancers. Pictured from left: gynecologic oncologist Nicole Fleming, M.D., and breast surgical oncologist Susan Hoover, M.D.

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Understanding that cancer touches all aspects of life, the compassionate care team in Sugar Land also provides a range of support groups and services including nurse navigation, nutritional counseling, physical therapy, social work, pain management and support groups.

Breast Friends is a breast cancer support group open to all breast cancer patients and survivors. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Sugar Land Regional Care Center.

Look Good...Feel Better is a program created by the American Cancer Society to inspire women with cancer and to help improve their self-esteem during treatment and recovery. The meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Sugar Land Regional Care Center, and they are open to any cancer patients in the area, regardless of where they receive treatment.

Nurse navigation is offered at each care center to make the patient’s experience the best it can be.

Nurse navigators serve as the first point of contact for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, working closely with them to provide guidance through their treatment plan.

The Sugar Land Regional Care Center is conveniently located on the campus of St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital.

Appointments are available and easy to schedule. For more information, visit FindYourMDAnderson.com or call 713-745-9940.

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A new way to put an end to a pounding headache — Free Seminar

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ore than 45 million Americans suffer chronic, recurring headaches, resulting in medical expenses, lost work time and days spent in pain. Understanding why headaches occur is the first step to controlling them. Eddie L. Patton Jr., M.D., board certified neurologist with Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates, identifies three headache types: Migraine headaches. The head-banging pain of a migraine is severe, one-sided and throbbing and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound, light or movement. Approximately 70 percent of migraine sufferers are women, so hormone fluctuations are often identified in attacks. Tension headaches. Most headaches are related to muscle tension in the neck, back or forehead caused by poor sleep, bad posture, stress or depression. Some experts believe these headaches arise from changing levels of serotonin and endorphins. The steady, dull ache of a tension headache can be mild to moderate. Cluster headaches. Some people suffer serial headaches that come in clusters, lasting weeks. Cluster headaches tend to be rare, affecting only one percent of the population, mostly men.

The intense stabbing pain centers around one temple or eye, which

Eddie Patton Jr., M.D., neurologist with Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates.

may become inflamed and watery.

Botox: A new treatment option for migraines “Botox treatments have emerged as a new treatment option for individuals who suffer from chronic migraines,” says Dr. Patton. “This therapeutic option has been shown to decrease the frequency and severity of migraines as well as lower the need for multiple medications to control the headaches.

Not just for cosmetic use anymore, this treatment is fairly safe and effective when administered by a specialist trained in its use for medical necessity.”

FREE SEMINAR Join us for a free Migraine Relief Seminar presented by Dr. Eddie Patton Jr., Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. located at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Conference Center. Call 281-274-7500 or email SLRSVP@tmhs.org to reserve a seat.

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By Alan Sandersen

Sandersen Knox & Co. L.L.P.

What is reasonable compensation? IRS - It depends Reasonable compensation is quickly becoming an issue again. For closely held corporations, in the case of S Corporation the IRS often argues that compensation for owner employees is set too low so that it can collect employment taxes while in the case of C Corporations the IRS argues that compensation may be too high so that the corporate payroll deduction becomes a non-deducted dividend on the corporate return, thus allowing it to be double taxed (on the corporate return as well as on the owner employee’s personal return).

Compensation scrutiny in C corporations will likely continue in 2013 and beyond. The fact that the first $25,000 of corporate taxable income is taxed at 15% and the next $50,000 is taxed at 25% is increasingly attractive when the top individual tax rate has climbed to 39.6% and even more so in states with high personal income tax rates (California is 13.3%).

A March, 2013 case involved K&K Veterinary Supply, Inc., a large, profitable, closely

held business was run by a husband, his wife, his daughter, and his brother. For the two years at issue the corporation had sales of $66 million and $60 million; gross profit of $9,700,000 (both years); and taxable income of $128,000 and $42,000. The corporation paid the husband a $30,000 dividend each year. Interesting twists and turns aside, the husband’s combined compensation deduction for the two years of $1,727,957 appears to have been trimmed by only $13,929. Reasonable compensation determined for the others did not fare nearly as well for a variety of potentially avoidable reasons. The mixed results demonstrate that owners of closely held corporations can largely overcome scrutiny and also highlights some paths to prevailing.

How much compensation is “reasonable”?

There’s no simple formula. The IRS tries to determine what similar companies would pay for comparable services and under like circumstances. Factors taken into account can include:

• the employee’s duties; • the amount of time required to perform those duties; • the employee’s ability and accomplishments; • the complexities of the business; • the gross and net income of the business; • the employee’s compensation history; and • the corporation’s salary policy for all its employees.

Protect Your Compensation Decisions with Appropriate Documentation Take concrete steps to make it more likely that the compensation you receive will be considered “reasonable” and therefore deductible by your C Corporation, such as: • Use the board of directors minutes to contemporaneously document reasons for the

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ERCOT expects another tight summer

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he amount of electricity available to serve consumer demand will be tight again this summer, according to information released by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the power grid and manages the electric market for most of the state.

“Current estimates indicate that we likely will see very tight conditions on the hottest days,” said Kent Saathoff, vice president of Grid Operations and System Planning for ERCOT. “There is a significant chance that ERCOT will need to issue Energy Emergency Alerts and appeal to consumers to reduce their energy use on some of those days.”

ERCOT issued two reports today: the final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy for spring and a preliminary assessment for summer. Sufficient resources will be available to meet anticipated spring demand, as long as extreme weather well beyond expected conditions does not occur during the early part of the season when power plants are undergoing maintenance to prepare for summer.

The preliminary summer assessment anticipates a peak demand of 67,998 megawatts (MW), based on a weather outlook similar to that of 2010 and a slower-growth economic outlook. ERCOT anticipates 73,708 MW of generation capacity before accounting for power plant outages, which typically total about 2,600 MW during an operating day. One MW can serve about 200 homes during peak demand periods. This assessment counts wind power at 8.7 percent of its installed capacity, and ERCOT stakeholders are currently evaluating whether to recommend increasing that capacity value based on performance in recent years.

“Although we expect to have more resources available for summer demands than we projected at this time in 2012,

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we also expect higher demand this year,” Saathoff said.

“Current trends call for a summer that is hotter and drier than normal,” said Chris Coleman, ERCOT meteorologist.

“Although we don’t anticipate prolonged heat waves like those in 2011, we expect conditions in many areas to be similar to 2012.”

Power demands in the ERCOT region are highest in summer, primarily due to air conditioning use in homes and businesses.

The ERCOT region’s all-time record peak occurred on Aug. 3, 2011, when consumer demand hit 68,305 MW. Although the summer of 2012 was much milder than the record-breaking conditions that marked the previous year, ERCOT still experienced new monthly peaks in June, July and September.

The final assessment for summer 2013 will be released in May. ERCOT will continue to assess conditions to determine if additional actions should be taken to help protect system reliability this summer.

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back to operational status, back on-line for the peak season.

The ERCOT Board of Directors in February 2012 approved a protocol revision that authorized ERCOT to contract for these resources if the additional capacity would likely be needed to prevent an emergency situation. That same month, the board also approved changes to help ensure steps taken to protect reliability, including deployment of operating reserves, did not result in prices that did not reflect the scarcity conditions.

Because generation companies in the ERCOT market are paid only for the energy they provide to the market, prices during scarcity conditions are designed to provide necessary revenues during fewer operating hours. If generators cannot recover their costs, they are unlikely to invest in new resources.

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Do you have to explain something over and over again... not if you use video!

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A video towards this end is the answer, and it can also have entertainment value and even serve you on a long term basis. This could also mean you’ll want to do updates on portions of the video or perhaps do them periodically.

Consider going this route by having principals come on camera, or there’s also the voice-over route. You don’t show up on camera, but your voice is threaded throughout the video. If you go for the on camera video, we can help you by uploading your script to a teleprompter to make your delivery better than if you had been using cue cards. The

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William Jameson among “Best of the Best” financial advisors attending Barron’s Top Advisors Summit

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illiam Jameson, president of WJ Interests, LLC, attended the fifth-annual Barron’s Top Independent Advisors Summit, hosted by Barron’s magazine to promote best practices in the industry and the value of advice to the investing public. The invitation-only conference was March 6 through 8 in Orlando, FL. Attending were 75 of the Top 100 independent financial advisors in the U.S., as ranked and published in Barron’s August 27, 2012, issue. This annual ranking is the basis for the summit, for which advisors are chosen based on the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. The top 100 independent advisors are comprised of

registered independent advisors, such as WJ Interests, and advisors from independent broker dealers.

“The conference was a great opportunity to William Jameson interact with the most successful advisors in the business, and hear from financial experts,” Jameson said. ”Our clients are faced with a lot of turbulence in the world markets today, and we have a lot of challenges as we position our clients’ portfolios. We worked together to promote best practices and generate new ideas across the industry. “ Workshops led by the Top 100 independent financial advisors explored current issues from business development ideas and managing high-net-worth accounts and families to portfolio

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per megawatt-hour (MWh) in August 2012, with annual incremental increases scheduled up to $9,000 in summer 2015.

The cap will go up to $5,000 per MWh this summer. ERCOT also has set the cap as the price for units that are called upon in scarcity conditions.

Balancing supply and demand ERCOT has taken other steps in the past year to address ongoing resource adequacy concerns as electric demand grows faster than generation is being built to serve those electric needs. These efforts focus primarily on encouraging consumers to use less electricity during the periods of highest demand.

A pilot began in 2012 to encourage more consumers to provide Emergency Response Service by reducing their electric use within 30 minutes after receiving direction from ERCOT. That pilot, which pays eligible participants for this

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service, has been extended through summer 2013. For the first time, residential consumers are now able to participate, through aggregators, in the grid operator’s paid demand response efforts.

Other steps ERCOT has taken to support reliability focus on increasing consumer awareness of system conditions. Last summer, ERCOT launched the ERCOT Energy Saver mobile app that provides current load information and offers push notifications to consumers when conservation is needed. ERCOT also began posting non-binding real-time prices for the next hour on its website to increase awareness for consumers who may want to reduce their energy use when wholesale prices are expected to rise.

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management and retirement planning.

“America needs wise and proven financial leadership. This conference brings together the best advisors in the country to share information and ideas toward one goal – to better serve their clients, their families and their communities,” said Ed Finn, editor and president of Barron’s.

“The financial markets and investing are more complex than ever. These leading advisors will leave this conference better equipped to help their clients find investing opportunities, avoid market traps and achieve financial well-being.”

For more information, contact WJ Interests at 281-634-9400 or wj@wjinterests. com.

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amount of compensation paid. For example, if compensation is being increased in the current year to make up for earlier years in which it was too low, make sure the minutes reflect this.

(Hopefully, the minutes for those earlier years will reflect that the compensation paid in those years was at a reduced rate.)

• Paying compensation in direct proportion to the stock owned by the corporation’s shareholders can look like a disguised dividend under scrutiny by the IRS. Beware of this.

• Keep compensation in line with what similar businesses are paying their executives (gather and keep evidence you can get of what others are paying such as salary offers to your executives from comparable companies).

• If the business is profitable, be sure to pay at least some dividends. This avoids giving a false impression that the corporation is trying to pay out all of its profits as compensation.

The list is not exhaustive, but it points out that planning your compensation strategy now can save you many head-aches and much money later.

Alan Sandersen is a columnist for the Fort Bend Business Journal and is a Partner with Sandersen Knox & Co, L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants.

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Breast Center open house showcases new technology and staff

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ethodist Sugar Land Hospital is hosting a community open house for its Breast Center on Thursday, May 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend, tour, interact with staff, see how new imaging technology works and learn what’s new in helping meet the community’s breast health needs.

New to the Breast Center in the last year are molecular breast imaging, a fourth mammography unit and a breast care navigator.

Molecular breast imaging (MBI) was added last summer making Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Breast Center the first in the greater Houston area to have the technology. The low dose MBI is a secondary diagnostic tool for women whose mammograms show suspicious findings or are difficult to interpret. This is especially applicable to women who have dense breast tissue, which is estimated to be 40 percent of mammography patients. Patients with dense breast tissue are five times more likely to develop breast cancer. Mammograms are not as effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts.

Studies indicate that MBI detects three times as many cancers in dense breast tissue compared with traditional mammography.

A fourth mammography unit was installed in the Breast Center last fall to Fort Bend Junior League members, who meet the growing demand are the faces of our women’s health camfrom patients and reduce paign. wait times for appointments.

The Breast Care Navigator assists patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, serving as a resource expert, helping them understand treatment options, coordinating appointments, and attending care conferences and discussions about the patient’s treatment. Maria Socci, a registered nurse with specialty training in oncology, joined the Breast Center in this role early last year.

“It’s wonderful news that women in our community recognize the importance of breast cancer screening and put their health and wellbeing at the top of the list of their priorities,” says Socci. “In 2012, our Breast Center provided almost 17,000 screenings, diagnostic exams and procedures to more than 10,000 patients. We look forward to serving even more women this year as we increase our capacity.”

The Breast Center opened in 2009 and moved to the new location off Town Center Boulevard on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus in 2011. The Breast Center provides comprehensive care for breast health in a single location from dedicated providers and staff.

Join us for our Breast Center open house on May 23! We will have tours, refreshments, a free gift for attendees and fabulous door prizes.

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SWWC Operations, Inc leases 8,400 SF of warehouse space in Sugar Land SWWC Operations, Inc. has leased 8,400 SF of warehouse space on 1723 Eldridge Road in Sugar Land. SouthWest Water Company provides a full range of professional water and wastewater services. Their core expertise is the management, operation and maintenance

of water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems.

They will tailor their services to fit your specific needs. Larry Indermuehle and Jonathan Song with ICO Commercial represented the Landlord.

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital rolls out red carpet for leading physicians At its seventh annual Doctor’s Day awards ceremony, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) literally rolled out the red carpet for their physicians, including seven leading physicians nominated and voted on by over 900 hospital employees. In honor of Doctor’s Day, community members and hospital employees had the opportunity to participate in the MSLH “Thank a Doctor” campaign.

They were able to thank a special doctor in honor of National Doctor’s Day and show their appreciation to a physician who has touched their life by writing him or her a short note. Over 300 physicians received an envelope containing thank you notes and

HCC ranked in top 100 ‘Most affordable large community colleges’ Affordable Colleges Online included HCC in its top 100 list of most affordable large community colleges in the country.

Since the cost of post-secondary education has increased 498% since 1986, it is important that HCC was highlighted as a college that offers affordable, high-quality education.

Current enrollment for HCC is 69,815 with $2,160 as its average yearly cost of tuition for a full time student.

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comment cards at the event.

Seven physicians were recognized at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Doctor’s Day celebration and medical staff meeting.

At the Oscars-style event in appreciation of physicians, secret envelopes revealed the winners. The physician winners then gave a small speech to recognize and thank those that voted and supported them throughout the year.

Physicians in leading roles for 2013 were announced in seven categories: Female Physician of Excellence, Dr. Asiya Mahmood, Hospitalist; Male Physician of Excellence, Dr. Ali Mahmood, Colorectal Surgeon; Best Educator, Dr. Kesavan Shan, Cardiologist; Most Respectful, Dr. Eddie Patton, Jr., Neurologist; Most Supportive of Nursing, Dr. Lawrence Baum, III, Urologist; Best Bedside Manner, Dr. Jeffrey Wood, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Most Technologically Innovative, Dr. Nicholas Desai, Podiatrist.

“This is a true honor coming from the employees. ” said Dr. Baum. Dr. Patton stated, “I am very honored to receive the award for most respectful, which goes back to my core beliefs and ideas. It is truly a privilege to practice here.”

Doctor’s Day is a nationally recognized day of celebration held in March every year to honor the healing and lifesaving work of America’s physicians.

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Learn how to use Investment Resources at George Library programs Fort Bend County Libraries will present the program, “Using Your Library for Investment Research,” at George Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. The program will be repeated on Monday, June 17, beginning at 6:30 pm, at the Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford.

Joe Parks, director of the Houston chapter of BetterInvesting™, will talk about the free investment resources at the library, such as Value Line Investment Survey and Morningstar, that can help you learn the “how,” “what,” and “why” of stock-market dynamics.

These resources can help amateur and experienced investors gain an overview of the investing landscape, and learn about companies’ and industries’ performance, ranking changes, and price/earnings projections. Get reviews and commentary by professional analysts on approximately 1,700 of the most actively traded stocks, in more than 90 industries, with historical and current financial results.

Parks has been a member of BetterInvesting since 1994, and serves on the Volunteer Advisory Board for the organization. He has been an individual investor for more than 40 years. BetterInvesting is a non-profit association committed to helping people create successful, lifetime investments.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2800 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281341-2677.

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Memorial Hermann Katy to reach new heights Major expansion planned to meet area’s robust growth and health needs Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, which has served Katy and the surrounding area for more than 30 years, will break ground on a new, six-story patient tower early next year in a move to meet the wide-ranging health needs of families and businesses in one of the Houston region’s fastest growing cities.

“Katy’s population increased by 98 percent from 2000 to 2010 and it’s growing by five to six percent annually,” explained Scott Barbe, Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. “As a longtime institution and partner in this community, we have witnessed that explosion in growth. We understand now is the time to strategically expand our clinical capacity and service offerings to meet the healthcare needs in this community. We are making a major investment in our hospital that will allow us to continue to be the provider of choice in the Katy area as we have been for more than 30 years.”

The $70 million expansion will add

Costco to open Sugar Land site July 11th

additional capacity in multiple units, including surgical suites, medical and surgical beds, labor and delivery, and the emergency center, and will bring the hospital’s total bed count to near 200. It also will be constructed in a way to accommodate future growth.

“This significant expansion is not only an acknowledgment of that growth, but an

understanding of that community’s health care needs. We look forward to growing with Katy and its surrounding communities, and advancing the health of its citizens for another 30 years and beyond.” said Dan Wolterman, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System.

Memorial Hermann also will break ground on a second medical plaza on the campus this summer. At a cost of $15 million, the 100,000-square-foot building will be located adjacent to Medical Plaza 1 and will house physician office space as well as space for expanded sports medicine and outpatient imaging services.

For more visit memorialhermann.org.

Comptroller Susan Combs distributes $522 million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to local governments Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that state sales tax revenue in March was $1.98 billion, up 5.5 percent compared to March 2012.

“Sales tax revenue growth was seen in both the business and consumer sectors of the economy,” Combs said. “Collections grew in sectors such as manufacturing and retail trade. Sales tax revenue has now increased for 36 consecutive months.”

Combs will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts

their April local sales tax allocations totaling $521.9 million, up 6.8 percent compared to April 2012.

The sales tax figures represent February sales made by monthly tax filers.

For details of April sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, locate the Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports on the Comptroller’s Web site at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/allocsum/ compsum.html.

LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (APRIL 2013) April 2013 Allocations

Change from April 2012

Year-to-date Change

Cities

$343.1m

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p6.7%

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$35.2m

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$26.6m

p10.6

p13.7%

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$521.9m

p6.8%

p7.4%

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Construction on the 16-acre Costco store and fueling center began in January. This site is located between Wescott Avenue, Wallingford Avenue and U.S. 59 near the northeastern intersection of U.S. 59 and University Boulevard. The project is expected to open July 11th.

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Mark Flathouse named new Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Mark Flathouse was sworn in as Fort Bend County Fire Marshall in March by County Judge Bob Hebert. Flathouse will lead the County Fire Marshal’s Office under the supervision and direction of the County Judge and Commissioners.

Flathouse has eighteen years of experience in law enforcement; eight years in the United States Coast Guard and eleven years as a firefighter and EMT. During this time, he worked his way up in the Victoria Fire Department ending his VFD career as the Assistant Fire Marshal.

He holds his Advanced Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator and Arson Investigator certifications from the State of Texas, and also holds his Intermediate Peace Officer TCLOSE Certification. Currently, he is working to complete the Executive Fire Officers Program

Pictured L to R: Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Mark Flathouse and County Judge Bob Hebert.

at the National Fire Academy/FEMA in Maryland.

Flathouse graduated Cum Laude from West Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management Administration. He also has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Protection

Santikos opens its doors Thursday, May 16 The Palladium AVX to unveil new venue Santikos Theatres announces Thursday, May 16 is the grand opening date for the Palladium AVX in Fort Bend County. The cutting-edge, Greek-themed entertainment complex ushers in a deluxe movie-going experience unavailable anywhere else in the U.S. Its destination is located just west of Houston on Grand Parkway, one mile south of the Westpark Tollway near Long Meadow Farms.

The 180,000-square-foot facility will boast 22 moviescreens, making it the largest multiplex in the Santikos chain.

Additionally, two of the auditoriums will feature double rows of D-BOX motion seats that move in perfect synchronization with on-screen action, creating an unmatched immersive experience. Upon grand opening, the Palladium will be the only facility in the Greater Houston area to feature these technological innovations.

The Palladium will be the premiere entertainment destination for Houston and Fort Bend County and will be one of the

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finest facilities in the country.

Appealing to movie lovers across the board, the Palladium will dedicate four of its 22 screens to art and independent films. Instead of the traditional box office, the Palladium will have 27 interactive, self-service ticketing kiosks, each featuring a 42” portrait layout touchscreen. Santikos has also simplified the movie-going experience by introducing their mobile app, which allows guests to purchase tickets with saved information and just swipe their card upon arrival.

San Antonio-based Santikos Theatres is the largest family-owned and operated theatre circuit in Texas, founded by Louis Santikos in 1911. For more: www.santikos.com.

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Technology and is currently finishing his Master’s Degree from Sam Houston State University in Criminal Justice Management and Leadership.

Flathouse taught for three years at Victoria College in both the Fire Academy and the Police Academy. He is also an active member of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Texas Fire Marshal Association.

County Judge Bob Hebert stated, “Mark Flathouse is a leader and visionary. He is sharp and innovative and is a firm believer in building a strong team as the basis for any successful endeavor. We’re excited to have him join Fort Bend County as our new fire marshal.”

Carroll named publicity coordinator for the Fort Bend Museum Association Monica Carroll is the new Publicity Coordinator for the Fort Bend Museum Association. She grew up just down the road from the George Ranch in Fairchild, where she has lived for 13 years with her parents, horses, dogs, cats and iguanas. She attended Needville High School and graduated with honors from Univeristy of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, specializing in Public Relations.

Monica started working for the Fort Bend County Museum Association in the middle of February. Since then she has been working on getting the word out about events and happenings at the ranch and the museum through press releases, Facebook.com and Blogspot.com.

She recently got the Texian Footnotes up and running again and is also the editor for the Texian Gazette. Monica says she is enjoying the job and looks forward to meeting the public and any docents and staff she hasn’t had the chance to meet yet.

Healthcare benefits: It’s no longer business as usual

By Kevin Chapman

President and CEO, Boon-Chapman Boon-Chapman is a third-party employee benefits administrator headquartered in Austin, Texas

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hile no one likes “sticker shock,” when it comes to the cost of health benefits, employers should be prepared for it in 2014. Healthcare reform was passed three years ago, but the most important mandates go into effect next year.

As a result, costs are predicted to surge at a time when health plan costs are already busting the budget of many employers. No matter what you think of the new law, two things are certain – it’s time to act and there are solutions for Houston employers.

Healthcare reform will drive up the cost of all plans, but it will hit insured plans the hardest. They must pay a new Health Insurance Industry Fee, which does not apply to self-funded plans. The purpose of the fee is to offset some of the cost drivers of healthcare reform. According to the Congressional Budget Office, these taxes will be “largely passed through to consumers in the form of higher insurance premiums.” In addition, the cost of certain insured plans will be driven up by new underwriting limitations. This will add to the already higher administrative and premium tax cost basis of insured plans.

Attention turning to self-funded plans These cost increases are a real concern for employers with 50-250 employees who often seek fixed-cost, fully-insured insurance arrangements. More of these employers are considering self-funding their health plan for the first time. Stop-loss coverage is now available to limit the risk of these plans.

Further, companies that have not provided health benefits in the past are going to be required to do so or pay a substantial penalty.

Another reason employers are considering

Kelsey-Seybold’s Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center in Sugar Land is one of 21 multi specialty care centers throughout the Greater Houston area. These locations offer primary care and specialty care, plus onsite laboratories, X-ray, diagnostic services and pharmacies.

self-funding is it provides the flexibility to strategically craft a plan that effectively manages risk and costs while delivering quality care. Boon-Chapman has partnered with Kevin Chapman Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization (ACO), to capitalize on this opportunity and deliver a new self-funded KelseyCare benefit plan to employers in the Greater Houston area.

Accredited ACOs At Boon-Chapman, we believe that accredited ACOs are an excellent strategic partner for self-funded plans. Accredited ACOs have proven their ability to deliver quality, cost-effective healthcare through a rigorous examination and assessment process. They have the infrastructure and leadership in place to support the “triple aim” of accountable care – improving care quality, enhancing the patient experience and reducing costs through best practices.

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National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). We are particularly impressed with KelseyCare’s ability to effectively manage medically complex care that typically results in high-cost, “catastrophic” claims. Avoiding and mitigating catastrophic claims is the only way to substantially reduce health plan costs.

The KelseyCare delivery system offers prevention, ongoing intervention and continuity of patient care through clinical management by physician and nurse care teams connected by an Electronic Medical Record system. This model is an example of “accountable care in action” – delivering quality and value to members and employers.

The bottom line is that: • The regulatory and benefits delivery landscapes are rapidly changing.

• Healthcare can no longer be thought of as “business as usual.”

• There is a great opportunity for employers, brokers and insurance professionals to explore new benefits options for greater value and cost savings.

Employers need to know that they can obtain quality healthcare – at a lower total medical cost, ranking high in customer satisfaction – right here in Houston.

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Keeping Fort Bend residents safe

Fort Bend Sheriff dispatchers lead the action on 1,000 calls each day

By Wayne Chandler

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efore a deputy turns on a siren, before a paramedic hops into an ambulance and before a firefighter climbs onto a pumper truck, a response has been made to a victim in crisis.

That initial response was made by a dispatcher.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch handles more than 1,000 calls each day.

More than half of the calls are 911 emergencies. Of these, some 300 are medical or fire-related calls. At least 700 more are police related. These, and scores more, spanning a myriad of subjects, come from citizens who may be calling from any part of this county, which is attracting an average of more than 100 new residents daily from all walks of life, ethnicities and religions.

For every call received that requires action, there are additional calls made each day that are informational that don’t require a deputy, EMS or firefighters.

Every call is fielded by a well-trained Telecommunications Officer who must quickly decide what to do -- send police, fire, EMS or no one at all.

These dispatchers -- some eight or nine of them at a time -- work in a 6,000-square foot facility, a well organized “war room,” with each one having either a telephone or a radiophone and computer.

Sgt. Irene Walger, a 15-year veteran at the Sheriff’s Office, is in charge of some 55 telecommunications personnel in this 24/7 operation from the first floor of the Sheriff’s Office on Williams Way Boulevard in Richmond.

“We are the true first responders,” Sgt. Walger said, “to any scene before any other unit arrives. The job requires the ability

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The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch handles dispatch duties for the unincorporated area of the county and cities that do not have police forces. It conducts dispatching for the cities of Needville, Arcola, Meadows Place and Fulshear, which have police forces, but do not have full dispatch operations. It also fields EMS and fire dispatches in the same areas.

Fort Bend County is now the third largest 9-11 public safety answering point in the Greater Houston Area and handled more than 195,000 9-1-1 calls in 2012. The Sheriff’s Office Dispatch receives approximately 1,000 calls each day.

to handle the tremendous stress of being responsible for each and every life that calls you. The job requires quick thinking and incredible multi-tasking skills. Many calls often deal with very traumatic situations with callers under extreme distress, and our operators are required to take control of the situation, set their own emotions aside and help the callers.

“It is often a thankless job that the average citizen probably doesn’t often think about,” she said.

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hour shifts, seldom getting more than a few feet from their individual work area. They quite often eat at their post, so involved most of the time that they have trouble finding the time to take a break. They work holidays, weekends and birthdays in their work week of three days one week and four days the next.

Walger explained that the three-day, fourday scheduling helps dispatchers decompress, something a five-days at work, two days off schedule does not adequately allow.

“We often are required to communicate with people who speak other languages, such as Spanish, Farsi, Chinese…and also with the deaf and hard of hearing community,” Sgt. Walger said. “We have the technology that makes it possible without any loss of quality of service to the citizen.”

Sgt. Walger noted that the 911 centers all across Fort Bend are in the process of going live with the capacity of receiving 911 calls via text messages.

“Our staff now is capable of providing the service to texters,” she said. The ability to text to 911 does require the user to register the cell phone first by accessing http:// www.911.org/44291­_ETS.asp. Texters are urged to register.

This center provides phone and radio services to all cities in the county which don’t have their own 911 centers: Arcola PD, Needville PD, Meadows Place PD (after hours), Fulshear PD, Weston Lakes, Needville ISD and PD, plus the four constable offices, fire marshals, DA investigators, DPS, the county EMS and 11 volunteer fire departments and two air medical companies. “At any given time, a radio operator can be responsible for more than 100 units alone on one channel,” the sergeant said.

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Katy Area EDC 2012 summary:

It was a very good year!

By Wayne Chandler

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or the Katy Area Economic Development Council, 2013 will be a great year!”

Lance LaCour, president and CEO, predicted before the April General Assembly audience last April 16.

That was LaCour’s summary statement with EDC figures for last year. With the great economic surge in the Katy area, and developments already this year, LaCour reported these 2012 numbers: • New jobs: 3,600; • New capital investment: $250 million; • New industrial, commercial and office square footage: 2,846,000.

Since the KAEDC was created in 2003: 12,900 jobs and capital investment totaling $1.3 billion.

LaCour showed these figures in his power point presentation (See Graph No. 1).

Population Avg. household income Labor force Employed Unemployment rate

2011 269,823 $106,398 145,719 138,270 4.9 %

2012 286,012 $109,377 159,713 152,366 4.6%

Growth 6.0 % 6.0% 9.6 % 10.1 % 3.6 %

Graph No. 1

LaCour noted that the Grand Parkway (SH 99) expansion, including the work on some seven overpasses, has helped create record commercial development. All bridges are expected to be completed by the end of 2013 , or the first quarter of 2014, from the Southwest Freeway (U.S. 59) to I-10 in Katy.

The EDC supported the $4 million bond issue in Katy and the bikeway project from Cinco Ranch north to Katy Mills Mall.

New home sales in the area are impressive, too, LaCour showed (See Graph No. 2).

In the Katy area, there are now 292 office buildings, representing nearly 15 million square feet in total, with a total of only 522,283 square feet of space available (3.5%); and

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Cinco Ranch Firethorne Cross Creek Wood Creek Reserve Bridgeland TOTAL

2011 804 196 247 60 335 1,652

2012 900 240 302 60 421 1923

Graph No. 2

261 industrial buildings, representing more than nine million square feet, with a total of 426,029 square feet of space available (4.4 %).

LaCour cited the various volunteer committees, members and their accomplishments.

Katy Area EDC membership at the end of 2012 was 145, including one new member of the Board of Governors, one new Strategic Partner and 23 new Associate members. The EDC currently has 167 members, thanks to a strong new membership push in the first quarter of 2013.

LaCour recalled that a two-year EDC effort to create a new place-brand program and logo for the entire area has been adopted and approved, and commended the Place Brand committee, which is continuing to urge communitywide adoption of the theme “Energy Grows Here” for the future Katy, Texas.

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John Werner, President; and Qadir Khan, COO; lead up the team at Source Power & Gas.

Source Power & Gas: Driven to Make a Difference in Retail Electricity

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o what is electric deregulation all about? In short, the Texas legislature did away with the regulated electric utility market and moved us to an open and free market, where retail electric providers compete for your business by touting lower rates, new products, local customer service and numerous other differentiating factors. Now the question remains how you, the consumer, make the best of your situation when it comes to

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purchasing electricity for your home or business.

No doubt, the retail electricity market in Texas is competitive. It seems that everywhere you turn there is a company vying for your attention and business. There are offers of “free nights,” “free weekends,” “cash back” and many others. It is no wonder that consumers are confused. How do you know if you are getting a good deal or if you are being snookered? How do you know if you are buying the right term or the right product?

Source Power & Gas (Source) knows that shopping for electricity isn’t fun. In fact, they know that it can be quite tiresome.

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trust this company? Will I be able to talk to a real person on the phone? If I have any issues, will they be addressed in a timely manner?” Source answers these questions with a resounding…Yes! Supplying electricity to consumers like you is what they do. It is all they do. They eat, sleep and breathe electricity. They are committed to helping you take the mystery out of purchasing and using electricity.

Source is a local, independent retail electricity provider, offering competitive rates to businesses and homes throughout Texas.

They constantly monitor the wholesale electric markets, constantly develop new products and they are continuously employing new and different ways to make your electricity purchasing experience a favorable one. They will take the time to educate you while investing heavily in technology to make purchasing electricity efficient and accurate, whether you are a new or repeat customer. Source takes the time to make each customer feel special.

“What about rates,” you ask? Source proves to have very competitive rates. Not only is their average price per kWh low, but they don’t charge extra fees for things like talking to a customer care representative, checking your credit or making a payment over the phone or with a credit card. Yesenia Madrigal, a customer service representative at Source who’s been in the industry for almost 10 years, says, “Offering a product with no hidden fees has made my job a lot easier. I don’t get calls from angry customers inquiring about all of the different charges on their bill. I get calls from our customers’ friends and family asking how they sign up with us. This has made my job fun.”

Source is a company you can trust.

Though the name itself is new, the people behind it are not. As the popular saying goes: This ain’t their first rodeo. John Werner leads the company as president and provides the vision for it, which he often states, “Source is committed to free and open retail commodity markets and offering the best value within those markets to our customers, employees and shareholders.”

John continues by stating, “My passion, experience and expertise are in creating and growing mutually beneficial relationships and I enjoy employing my passion in this business. With all the chaos and confusion out there about our industry, it’s rewarding while very beneficial to help make sense out of it for the consumer.”

Prior to creating and organizing Source, John worked at and helped lead a few other retail providers in the Texas market. As a matter of fact, he was working in the industry before the market opened up in January, 2002. All of his prior experience in the industry was working with Fortune 500 companies. He has taken what he has learned—the positive and the negative—and has created what Source’s customers consider the best retail electric provider in the world.

John knew that in order to build a strong company, he had to have a skilled team on hand, and has built his executive team with that prerequisite. All combined, he and his executive team have over 50 years of experience in the industry while the entire staff has more than 150 years of retail electricity experience.

leadership roles at other large retail electric providers where she concentrated on enrollments, billing and customer care. At Source, Kelli works closely with Julia Martinez, Director of Customer Care, who has over 12 years of customer service experience in the industry.

We asked Kelli what makes Source stand out to her. Without hesitation, Kelli responded, “Without a doubt, genuine customer focus with an intense desire to exceed customer expectations. A lot of companies make this statement, but John asks us constantly, ‘What did we do today to make a positive difference for our customers?’

Every department works closely together to ensure things are done right the first time. If customer questions or concerns do arise, we quickly go into action to answer their

Staff members inside the Source Power & Gas home office.

Source Power & Gas has...“genuine customer focus with an intense desire to exceed customer expectations.” – Kelli Mitchell, Vice President of Operations Qadir Khan serves as Chief Operating Officer. His responsibilities include pricing, supply and accounting/finance, as well as assisting the executive team in managing the future growth of Source. Qadir has over 15 years of energy and banking experience with Fortune 500 companies with a focus on pricing, supply and risk.

Kelli Mitchell serves as Vice President of Operations with 12 years of experience with other Fortune 500 retailers. She held

questions and address their concerns.”

Source utilizes online technology to conveniently offer its products and services.

Enrolling online is a user-friendly process. If transacting online is not your preference, then a local customer care representative is standing by and ready to assist you. Source can either bill you electronically, you can pay electronically or you can be billed through the mail. In summary, their goal is to create a positive customer experience.

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Not only is their average price per kWh low, but they don’t charge extra fees for things like talking to a customer care representative...or making a payment over the phone.

Source is proving that it is a force to be reckoned with in the industry—and the top choice for customers who have chosen them as their retail electric provider.

Qadir says, “So when you are ready to find a provider and purchase electricity, shop as much as you want but make Source your last stop.”

Deregulation means that you have the power to choose your electric provider. The lines, poles and wires are owned by companies like CenterPoint, Oncor and AEP Texas Central, to name a few; and they’re the ones responsible for maintenance and repair when the need arises.

Every retail electric provider in Texas has the same, equal access to them, so there will be no difference in the quality of electricity delivered to your home or business. The only difference you, the customer, can make is choosing a retail electric provider that is committed to helping you understand the market and the various product offerings; a company that offers local customer care and is dedicated to continually improve for you, the customer.

So, if you’ve looked at your electricity bill, wondering if you’re paying too much, questioning if you are with the right product or if you are buying the right term, call Source. Its customer care team— conveniently located in the heart of Sugar Land—is standing by ready to help make your electricity purchasing experience a positive one.

You can find out more about Source Power & Gas by visiting www.SPGEnergy.com or by calling (888) 557-0065 for electric supply for your home or (888) 317-7015 for electric supply for your business.

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Lessons from the financial crisis Scott Staples, Vice President Fidelity Investments Katy Investor Center

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he financial crisis that began five years ago triggered a recession and dramatic drop in stock and housing prices that hit Americans hard. Five years later, however, one benefit may have emerged from the downturn: Many Americans have taken control of their financial lives (see below).

How can you learn from them? Consider these five steps to help you take control and strengthen your personal economy.

1. Save more—and smarter—for retirement.

Many of the investors who went from feeling scared to prepared increased contributions to their workplace savings plans—401(k) s, 403(b)s, 457s, health savings accounts (HSAs)—as well as to their individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The combination of tax-deferred investments and disciplined savings mean even small increases in contributions to these accounts can have a big impact on your future lifestyle.

2. Prepare for the unexpected.

Staring into the financial abyss was a hearty reminder of the value of preparedness. To get ready for the unexpected, try to pay down or refinance high interest credit cards as soon as possible.

Also think about building an emergency fund.

3. Rethink risk.

Even the most seasoned investors may have felt weak in the knees as they watched the financial crisis reduce stock and housing wealth. Five years later, those who stayed in stocks may have reason to celebrate. Although they lost more in the early years, they benefited from a more than 125% climb in the S&P 500® Index from March 2, 2009, through April 15, 2013. Those investors who fled the stocks for the apparent safety of bonds and cash may have missed that recovery.

4. Manage your tax and inflation exposure.

Five years ago, deflation was the big economic fear. But today, taxes and inflation are top concerns. Investors may want to consider

further diversifying their portfolios by including some income sources that have a degree of ability to react to inflation—for instance, floating rate loans or TIPS. On the tax side, today’s savers should look for ways to manage taxes, including Roth accounts, tax loss harvesting, and more.

5. Don’t go it alone.

One last lesson from the downturn is that you don’t have to go it alone. Ranked among the highest in helpfulness was guidance from financial professionals, according to Fidelity research. Many other investors turned to family. Families across the United States struggle with the subject of money, but sharing your financial plan with others can help strengthen families financially and avoid unnecessary angst.

Learn more at Fidelity.com/viewpoints.

The Fidelity Five Years Later study was conducted online among 1,154 adult investors by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications using GfK’s KnowledgePanel during the period of February 12–25, 2013. Qualified respondents were at least 25 years old, a financial decision maker for his or her household, and held investments other than simply a savings account or certificate of deposit.

Fidelity does not provide legal or tax advice and the information provided above is general in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Consult with an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Keep in mind that investing involves risk. The value of your investment will fluctuate over time and you may gain or lose money.

Increases in real interest rates can cause the price of inflation-protected debt securities to decrease.

Floating-rate loans generally are subject to restrictions on resale and they sometimes trade infrequently in the secondary market, and as a result may be more difficult to value, buy, or sell.

A floating-rate loan might not be fully collateralized, which may cause the floating-rate loan to decline significantly in value.

The S&P 500® Index, a market capitalization–weighted index of common stocks, is a registered service mark of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and has been licensed for use by Fidelity Distributors Corporation and its affiliates. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917

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he City of Rosenberg and the Rosenberg Development Corporation (RDC) join Fuller Realty Partners in announcing the creation of Rosenberg’s first deedrestricted business park. The Rosenberg Business Park – a 184-acres located on FM 2218 less than a half mile from the newlydesignated Interstate 69 (formerly US 59) – is the product of a public/ private partnership between the City, the RDC, and Fuller Realty Partners.

The partnership includes the construction of roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas and electric improvements to serve the site, as well as drainage improvements which will result in no-onsite drainage requirements for the Park. Fuller Realty Partners will own the land and utilize their expertise to market and develop the property for commercial use. They will offer sites for purchase at competitive prices, as well design buildings to fit specific user needs for either lease or purchase. Fuller President/Partner William G. Bill Smith will serve as President of the Rosenberg Business Park, Ltd. Shovel-ready sites are anticipated in 2014.

“The Rosenberg Business Park is an important part of our strategy to attract quality development to Rosenberg, bringing with it new jobs and capital investment. The ability to offer shovel-ready sites will greatly enhance our ability to attract new businesses,” says Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Morales, Jr. Rosenberg lies at the intersection of three Class I railroads, enjoys excellent access to the ports of Houston and Freeport, is adjacent to the newly designated I- 69, and is within 35 minutes of downtown Houston and an hour of both Bush and Hobby airports. All of these combine to make it an optimal logistical location. The existing transportation infrastructure, large regional labor pool, and a businessfriendly environment make Rosenberg an ideal city in the Houston area for doing business.

Rosenberg is a natural extension and expansion of the Sugar Land market which has been one of the top growth markets in the United States. Couple that with the fact that the eastern portions of Fort Bend County are nearly completely built-out, and you have an excellent combination for industrial and commercial development.

Sections of Rosenberg have seen an explosion of new residential and retail development over the last ten years. Over 2,000,000 square feet of new retail has been built along US-59 just one exit to the east of the Rosenberg Business Park since 2005. Rosenberg now boasts a population of over 31,000 residents.

Fuller Realty Partners is a privately owned investment and development real estate firm. The principals of Fuller have been partners for 20 years. The company focuses on office, industrial, land investment and development. They operate business parks and office properties throughout the greater Houston area. Fuller has been active in southwest Houston for many years with the Southwest Business Park, several properties around Beltway 8, and the Sugar Land Business Park. Jim Shaw, Vice President of ICO Commercial, represented the parties in the transaction.

For more information on the Rosenberg Business Park, contact Rosenberg Economic Development – Matt Fielder, Director, at (832) 595-3339, or Fuller Realty Partners – Bill Smith, President, at (713) 850-8400.

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“We make contact with every 911 call received,” she added.

“Whether the caller accidentally or intentionally disconnects, we return each call made into our center in order to verify there is truly an emergency on location. We dispatch at least one police unit to every 911 call received. The caller may have accidentally dialed or changed his mind about needing 911, but we send a unit to make contact and verify the safety of the caller.”

And, there are scores of accidental or unintentional disconnects and false alarms from private commercial alarm systems.

And, there are other calls, such as persons wanting directions…or the lady who wanted instructions for canning peach preserves, Sgt. Walger recalled.

About four years ago, she recalled that the center would frequently get calls from a man about shootings, domestic disturbances, or descriptions of other tragedies, all of which were hoaxes. “He eventually was caught,” she said.

Walger said it may take as long as a year before a new Telecommunications Officer can become totally proficient to handle all calls. A new employee receives 12 weeks training on how to handle the various 911 calls; then 6-10 weeks on how to become a police, fire and EMS Dispatcher. All employees are sent to become certified as an emergency medical Dispatcher. Once certified, they are capable of giving pre-arrival instructions and basic first aid over the phone to callers prior to emergency responders’ arrival.

“All employees are cross-trained in every aspect of the job to make the most of our manpower,” she said.

Fort Bend County, with its burgeoning growth, and in 2012, handled 141,465 inbound 911 calls, averaging 300 911 emergency calls each day. In the nation, there are some 240 million 911 calls made every year.

Sheriff Troy E. Nehls recognizes the vital role which these dispatchers serve.

“Our dispatchers are the unsung heroes of the sheriff’s office,” he said. “They are the calm in the middle of the storm. Every day, 24/7, we have dedicated Telecommunications Officers who are ready to help citizens who are in distress, and they carry out that task in a professional manner.

“Our TCOs face challenges every day.

Many times they are the voice giving instructions to a caller on how to save a person’s life,” the Sheriff said. “Imagine that kind of responsibility. They are the link between the public and law enforcement FrostBank.com officers, EMS paramedics and firefighters.

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Membership The following firms have realized the importance of economic growth and development for the Fort Bend County area. They have pledged their support to the cause by investing their time and efforts in the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these organizations when you have a need for products and services.

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Compassion Katy Diane Walker, Executive Director 22765 Westheimer Pkwy Katy, TX 77450 281-395-1130 Associations

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Meador Staffing Services Valerie Smith, Regional Manager 9515 Broadway, Suite 115 Pearland, TX 77584 281-412-2998 Staffing

DPK Company, LLC Lorraine Milton, President & CEO 8115 Weeping Willow Pl. Missouri City, TX 77459 281-795-9848 Retail

Reaching Out Allyson Neal, President 1946 Magnolia Crest Ln Sugar Land, TX 77478 504-388-3890 Associations

Innovative Tech Services Raj Nathan, Director 3110 Barrons Way Sugar Land, TX 77479 832-867-3330 Software and Application Development

State Farm Insurance Rebekah Boone, Business Specialist 15203 Southwest Hwy Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-242-5666 Insurance Agencies

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Target Marketing Philip Hageman, CEO 16 Spiral #100 Florence, KY 41042 800-933-3909 Publisher The Vethan Law Firm, PC Charles Vethan, Owner/Managing Partner 3501 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019 713-526-2222 Lawyers Universal Surgical Assistants Mubashir Chaudhry, President & CEO 17424 W. Grand Pkwy S, Suite 135 Sugar Land, TX 77479 832-655-4141 Physicians, Surgeons

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Missouri City is excited to share the continuing success of the “Show Me City” at its premier City Centre at Quail Valley.

Mayor Allen Owen will welcome regional partners to his annual “State of the City” at its first-class facility to showcase the City’s accomplishments during the past year. The event will focus on Missouri City’s strong citizen and business partnerships and will feature special tributes to both.

Mayor, Allen Owen City of Missouri City

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Registration & Networking: 11:30 AM - Noon Luncheon: Noon - 1:00 PM WHERE: City Centre at Quail Valley 2880 La Quinta Dr. Missouri City, TX 77459

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DEMOGRAPHICS & DIVERSITY THE FORT BEND COUNTY IMPACT WHEN: Monday, June 20, 2013 Registration & Networking: 11:30 AM - Noon Luncheon: Noon - 1:00 PM

Hear firsthand from Stephen Klineberg, Ph. D from the Rice Univeristy Department of Sociology about the diversity and demographic transformations shaping the Fort Bend County region.

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Success is just around the bend 1 YEAR

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Camperi’s Office Furniture Mary Camperi, 281-499-6900

Sugar Creek Baptist Church Mark Hartman, 281-242-2858

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MedCare Pediatric Rehab Center, LP Paige Kinkade, 713-773-5100

Southwest Storage Jamie Jones, 281-494-7867

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Certified Landscape & Maintenance, LP Mark Fertitta, 281-561-6757

Cartridge World Missouri City Kris Allfrey, 281-303-5702

Texas Critical Care EMS Lehia Aprea, 832-451-6994 Living Magazine Elysse Carpenter, 800-296-6020 Aviles Engineering Corporation Sue Sanchez, 713-895-7645 Regal Ranch Mimi Nelson, 281-499-9651

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Primrose School of Sienna Bill Brown, 281-431-8687

Primrose School of Greatwood Bill Brown, 281-343-8889

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The Mills Agency Nancy Mills, 281-491-2369 Champion Contractors of Texas Brent Mikeska, 713-898-9817

JE Dunn Construction Kamal Ariss, 713-353-6213

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Servpro of Sugar Land Mike Jacobs, 281-313-1338

Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center, P.A. Rajesh Bindal, 281-313-0031

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MD Anderson Cancer Center Annie Starkey, 281-566-1800 American Property Tax Service, Inc. Ali Gilan, 281-240-0101

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Promptsource, Inc John Varghese, 832-955-1766 CFF Capital Management LP Farha Ahmed, 281-313-3832 Tax Tech Esther Buentello Flores, 281-499-1223

ERA Benes Realty Joseph Benes, 281-240-6110 RE/MAX Southwest Realtors Curtis Warren, 713-303-1111

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Fairway Golf Carts Johnny Tedder, 281-240-3230 JRM Architects, Inc. Jim Merriman, 281-242-5255 State Farm Insurance Tracy Walker, 281-265-0711

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Medical Insights & Care Unlimited, LP Lucena DeVilla, 713-774-6428

Brookstreet Barbecue Louie Roukab, 281-313-4000 Wharton County Junior College Betty McCrohan, 979-532-6400

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The State Bank of Texas Nicki Black, 281-494-6686

16 YEARS

AMC 24 @ First Colony Mall Ryan Harrison, 281-240-1175

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East Fort Bend County Jaycees Karen Kovar, 281-431-0759 Julius Metals Julius Deitch, 281-499-6400 Pan Tech Engineering Corporation Jim Murrill, 281-240-1220

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First Colony Mall Donna Molho, 281-265-6123

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SAVE THE DATE 21 YEARS

The Hunton Group Richard Hunton, 713-643-8336

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Republic Services Todd Fawcett, 713-726-7401

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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Rick Conti, 281-980-2346

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Charlton’s Auto Sales and Body Repair Chuck Charlton, 281-499-1126

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Business Excellence Luncheon

Demographic and Diversity: The Fort Bend County Impact June 20, 2013 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Safari Texas Ranch 11627 FM 1464, Richmond Infrastructure Division

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Second Mile Mission Center 1135 Highway 90A Missouri City, TX 77489 281-261-9199 www.secondmile.org

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Renew Laser & Skin

2171 Texas Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 832-491-2852 www.renewlaserandskin.com

Cobalt Mortgage

520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 455 Houston, TX 77027 832-308-5460 www.cobaltmortgage.com

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Texas Weight Loss & Anti-Aging weight management program is based on a high protein low carbohydrate approach. This method of weight management is proven to maintain muscle while reducing fat. Texas Weight Loss & Anti-Aging patients are seen monthly by Dr. Sleiman and provided full care & support by our professional staff.

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“The Leadership Forum allowed me to gain valuable insight into many different aspects of Fort Bend County. The relationships, networking opportunities & leadership skills I gained were priceless. I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to enhance their careers.”

-Himesh Gandhi, Sugar Land City Councilman “In 2012, Classic will graduate itʼs fourth executive from Leadership, and I intend to send at least one employees every year...more if I can spare them! I love this program so much that I am now the primary sponsor. It is a terrific program exemplifying all the best about Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. If you want to build personal and business relationships that last, while learning about the unique, special place we live, then enroll in Leadership... it works!”

-Don Kerstetter, Owner, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land “It all adds up. Year after year, Fort Bend Leadership Forum provides consistent return on investment for our participants, businesses and our community.”

-Christopher Breaux, Principal, Whitley-Penn, L.L.P. As a newcomer to Sugar Land, I was so grateful to find that the Fort Bend Chamber had a leadership program. Having participated in the Class of 2010, the program exceeded my expectations. Besides having a diverse class mix, the speakers were outstanding and I learned more about Fort Bend than anticipated. Now I have a greater base of colleagues to access thanks to the camaraderie of my Leadership class!

-Karen Daly, City of Sugar Land, Assistant City Manager

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Alexandria Hawkins Congratulations to Alexandria Hawkins, a senior at Clements High School in Fort Bend ISD, for being selected as Texas Direct Auto’s “Scholarship Star” for May! Rachel Cochran, Events Coordinator, presents the $1,000 scholarship. At Clements High School, Alexandria is a member of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), National Honor Society and serves as a sports trainer. She has received awards for her academic excellence throughout high school. Alexandria volunteers her time with organizations in the Fort Bend community including Second Mile Ministry, Fort Bend Women’s Center and Jack and Jill of America, Inc. After high school, she plans to attend Baylor University or University of Houston to pursue a degree in Sports Medicine.

Alexandria was selected as part of Texas Direct Auto’s commitment to educational excellence through the “Scholarship Stars” program. Application details are listed at www. fortbendfocus.com.

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 March 2013. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 493 Assumed Names for month of March.

Ragston Jailani G Jai’s Courier and Transportation Services 8610 Quail Feather Dr 77489 King Starr Josephine’s Chic 630 Colony Lake Estates Dr #1018 77477 Furrow Paul (+) Tiffany’s Resale 714 E Hwy 90A 77406 Hill Jennifer (+) Jmh Consulting International 6304 Porterway Dr 77084 Marles Alex M A-1 Soul Food and Cajun Grill 220 N Vista Dr 77073 Murillo Gregoria (+) 123 Landscape Services 301 N Pine St 77583 Masere Jonathan Jetty’s Foods 21138 Spur Ridge Ct 77406 Masere Jonathan Jetty’s Foods LLC 21138 Spur Ridge Ct 77406 Grand Parkway Imaging & Sleep Center Elite Health Serives Sugar Land 19875 Southwest Fwy #110 77479 Roopani Sohail (+) Elite Health Service 455 Julie Rivers Dr 77478 Sleep & Neuro Diagnostics LLC Elite Health Services Sleep & Neuro 455 Julie Rivers Dr 77478

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Orupabo Rose Dapa Les Runners Logistics 1806 Northcliff Place 77478

Holman Krystal Bombshell Barbie’s Hair Studio 6239 Rietta St 77016

Dixon Tyrone J Mpulse 54 Sugar Creek Ctr Blvd 77478

Garcia Bryant Tiofilo (+) Absolute Mobile Detail 515 Basswood Ln 77485

Dixon Tyrone Mpulse Healthcare DBA Mpulse 54 Sugar Creek Blvd 77478

Hatcher Wiley Wiley Hatcher Farm 6140 Fm 723 Rd 77406

Willbrant Paula S Paula S Willbrant DBA Keepsake Memories 1515 Rustic Knolls Dr 77450 Brunson Letitia (+) Sweet Scentsations Candles & Body Treats 7007 Maczali Dr 77489 Barrett Larry Missouri City Sing 2651 Cartwright Rd #C 77459 Viola-Vu Megan Empowering Dreams Foundation 17703 Strolling Stream Ln 77407 Rojas Vanessa Vanessa Rojas 18600 S Parkview Dr Apt 634 77084 2302518801/2013 Zgakam Corporation (+) G’ingerbread Kids Academy (+) 814 Fm 2977 Road 77469 Williams Daisi Daisies Lawn Care 4318 Knottynold Ln 77053 Harvey Richard I Bay Air 2658 Indian Trail Dr 77489

Johnson Jasmine (+) Justice Services 5839 Baldwin Elm 77407

Contreras Daysi M & D Drywall 1720 Fm 1640 Rd Apt 906 77469

Giordonello Mark (+) Chl On Demand 3114 Redcliff Drive 77479

Gordon Christina Just A Pretty Picture Photography 3135 Henson Rd 77471

Texas Realty & Management LLC The GRP Group (+) 3502 Point Clear Dr 77459

Desousa Fernando GD Staffing 11018 Overland Trail Dr 77406

Paul Bennie Raye St. John Missionary Baptist Church P.O. Box 46 77441 Cooper Robert Black Ops Auto 211 Randon Dyer Bldg I 77471 Redemption Services Inc Redemption Roofing & General Contracting 13030 Player Street 77045 3502545704/2013 Docdocil Jose Z III Stc2000 Incorporated 12418 Meadow Gate Dr 77477 Weisman Jonathan Pure Prodigy 3409 Lily Pond Ct 77459 Nurse Rachelle Ann Rachelle Nurse, Np. Services 108 Tall Trail 77459 Celeste Nelvin J (+) Karate Life 4930 Sugar Grove Blvd #4606 77477 Brown Channing M III Brown’s Home Improvement 26707 Valleyside Drive 77494 Osh Enterprises, LLC Karen Prag 2031 Blue Water Bay Dr 77494 Skub LLC Resale Upscale 8406 Orchard Mist Ln 77407 Mccall-TII Inc Fort Bend Toyota Collision Center 800 Gessner Ste 500 77024

Mccall-N Inc Sterling Mccall Nissan Collision Center 800 Gessner Ste 500 77024 Grand Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics, Pc Grand Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics 6501 South Fry Road Suite 800 77494 Thompson Janice Courtney Baker Family Reunion 1802 Allerton Drive 77489 Hathorn Lane (+) Hathorn Repair 4109 Kunz 77471 Bargas Sylvia Linda Absolute Mobile Detail 515 Basswood Ln 77485 Smith Chante’ S. C’marcel Designs & Prints 1223 North Teal Estates Cir 77545 Mason Road Partners, LLC Waterstone At Cinco Ranch 6855 S Mason Rd 77450 Mason Road Partners, LLC Waterstone At Cinco Ranch Apartments 6855 S Mason Rd 77450 Mason Road Partners, LLC Waterstone At Cinco Ranch Luxury Apartments 6855 S Mason Rd 77450

Haq Azadul Green Micro 23111 San Salvador Place 77494 Pinder Rudolph Core Auto Towing 2910 Reed Rd #636 77051 AMC Restaurant Sugar Land, LLC Kobecue 3355A Highway 6 77478 Castro Leonardo (+) C&C Mexitex Construction & Builders 400 Greens Rd #424 77060 Mercy Calvin Watch Me Work Detail 1711 Fifth St 77489 Rodriguez-Lemus Santiago M (+) Manny’s Landscaping 7510 Rockaway Point Ln 77407 Agha Samir Innovative Financial Solutions 11922 Gardner Park Ln 77498 Banda Roberto 1St Class Auto Care 7035 Wheaton Hill Ln 77407 Bagel Mania Too Corp Wendys Grand Parkway 5929 Fm 1463 #100 77494 Bagel Mania Too Corp Wendys Fm 1463 5929 Fm 1463 #100 77494

Barrientos Moises Best Choice Facility Services 15423 Palmway St 77071

Santos Donald Dreaming Blue Alkaline Blue Water 11623 Neff Street 77072

Terramark Interests L L C Terramark Urban Homes, L.L.C. 3425 Hwy 6 Ste 110 77478

Ernst Patrick (+) Ernst Tool Company 6235 Spencers Glen Way 77479

Bich John Ralph (+) Easy Transactions 1514 Hitherfield Dr 77498 Pham Kevin (+) Cc Nails & Skin 26440 Fm 1093 #320 77406 Coward Roy Craig Bwc Healthcare Services 4311 April Meadow Way 77479

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Hand Carl G Hand Carving’s 904 Country Club Dr 77469 Lane Anthony (+) Anthony Lane & Co. 2010 Birnam Glen Dr 77479 Fort Bend County Women’s Center Pennywise Resale Center Po Box 183 77406

DBA (Assumed Names) T.H. Metta, LLC Oak Plaza Banquet Hall 504 Fm 1092 Suite I 77477 Zaidi Iqbal Raza Iqbal Raza Zaidi 6023 Mettler Lane 77469 Hitzfeld Winscott H (+) I’m Your Handyman Houston 7510 Hablo Dr 77083

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Williams Terrance Lee Absolute Logistics Intelligence “Ali” 1103 N Teal Estates Cir 77545 Harkless James (+) Semper-Fi Professional Processor Service 5826 New Territory Blvd 77479

Garcia Magdalena Avila Ratt’s Paint & Body Customz 300 San Juan St 77469

Cole Yinka Layink Furniture and More 3003 Bridgewater Manor 77449

Fagbohun C Funsho Md (+) Essence Medical Spa 1601 Liberty St Suite A 77469

Diaz Julie (+) Absolute Comfort Solutions 2041 Hickory Glen Dr 77489

Jain Ashit Subsea Consult, LLC 27418 Myrtle Lake Ln 77494

Melhorn Virginia L (+) Petro Link Resources 16 Shetland Isle Ct 77479

Rodriguez Francisco A (+) X-Ray Compliance Services 1836 Old Creek Dr 77471

Renfroe Sean Renfroe Appraisals 6115 City Shores Ln 77494

Cc Butler Investment Partners (+) C C Butler Properties (+) 1151 Boston Ave 77627

Cazares Jose M Super Chilangos Auto Repair Body Work & Tires 15846 W Bellfort 77498

Mckenzie Linda Reaching People For Christ Ministry P O Box 16993 77496 Harris Angellica Angelic Services 13616 Evening Wind 77584 Patel Nadirali (+) Oxygen Bar 16535 Southwest Fwy 77479 Srivastav Anupma Hands That Help Po Box 16652 77496 Naranjo Carlos (+) Clarines Rios 8446 Orchard Mist Ln 77407 Naranjo Carlos Chiquita Trucks 8446 Orchard Hist Ln 77407 Bargas Sylvia Linda (+) Absolute Mobile Detail 515 Basswood Ln 77485 Sweet Miasma Media and Publishing Inc Naaz Magazine 819 Featherbrook Ct 77479 Lockett Shawnta Paparazzi Couture Studio 3122 Becker Glen St 77545

Qureshi Partners Inc (+) Stop 59 9550 Richmond Ave 77063 Karmout Lian (+) Belle Glamour 4930 Sugar Grove Blvd #4302 77477

Olivares Oscar O N D Transport 7235 Windy Port Ln 77407

Fowler Gary W Gary W Fowler 9323 Crosby Way 77459

Tabarakallah Inc All Ages Driving School 2726 Merchant Dr 77471

Hernandez Juan Hernandez Landscaping 1102 Klare Ave 77471

Adekunle Arolasunle Yahya Lift Transit Services 12505 Mews Circle Unit B 77082

Stemp Christopher Jr (+) Riceland Outdoors Hunting Company 22814 Orchard Oak Ln 77450

Carvallo Haydee (+) Ishine Carmot2, Inc 4003 Easton Bend Ct 77479

Sugar Land Doctor Group St. Luke’s Doctor Group 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway Ste 430 77478

Ferns Jon M Excellence In Catering 12031 Natural Bridges 77498 Epie Kenneth D H Productions P O Box 22274 77227 Mejorado Ricardo Rosenberg Auto Broker 2613 1St Street 77471

D’onofrio Gennaro Anthony Jr (+) Gennaro (Gerry) D’onofrio Jr Compaign 717 Barrett St Apt B 77469

Lafollett Megan Meraki Editing 22522 Diamond Shore Ct 77450

Jackson James E Maintenance Service and Supplies 12626 Laleu Ln 77071

Thara Mohammed I (+) Atm Kings 9723 Orchid Breeze Ln 77498 Xu Yun Westpart Wheels & Tires 17306 Alief Clodine Rd 77407

Nath Aditya Ad Business Support Services 5334 Briarwick Meadow Ln 77479

Espinosa Sergio (+) Taqueria Los Patitos 6206 Weststar Ln 77072

Carter Carmen M (+) Diversity On Demand 17117 Westheimer Road PMB 57 77082 Abraham Telecasting Co LLC Channel 15 335 Staffordshire Bldg 4B 77477 Cherry Jeffrey Scott Brittny Designs 1618 Wood Song 77479

Medina Alphonso T (+) Rattlesnake Investments 9906 Winchester Village Ct 77064

Santoy Daniel L House Calls 2499 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd Trlr 4 77493

Ray Derrick (+) Total Package Basketball 7126 Gettysburg Dr 77469

Carter Carmen M (+) Diversity On Demand For Leadership 17117 Westheimer Road PMB 57 77082

Englishbey Steve (+) Englishbeyhitting.Com 2400 Old South Drive #2602 77406

Rittmann Rex Spiffy’s 11911 Dorrance Lane 77477 Escoto Francisco Javier (+) Fer Contractor 27102 N Karaugh Dr 77406 Niazi Yenny Alexandra (+) Ayso Solutions 3214 Brook Arbor Ln 77479 Dickey Alton (+) The Best Star Quality Therapy Inc (+) 9410 Gingerstone Ct 77469 Mixon L C (+) Faith and Freedom Texas 1819 Redwood Ct Ste 202 77498

Eyewear Express Perfit Vision 4555 Hwy 6 South 77478 Garcia Javier V Bcg3 - Day Distributing 3931 Eastland Lake Dr 77406 Victor Roszina A Word Fitly Spoken 16715 Village Trace 77053 So Chic Inc Wen Chic Image Bar 6645 Frd Rd Stute C 77494 Alaniz Ricardo (+) Texas Auto Repair 3704 Ave H Rear 77471 Southall-Fletcher Sh’nedria M Fun Tyme Party Rental 15826 Ridgerock Rd 77489 Ross Daren Todd (+) Ross Group Consulting 1803 Caldbeck Lane 77545 Ross Daren Todd (+) Church Builders International 1803 Caldbeck Lane 77545

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Burkett Derrick Burkett Detailing Service 10707 Corporate Dr Suite 126 77477 Chapman Catherine “It’s All About You” Consulting Services 2150 Katy Fort Bend #219 77493 Gallegos Isaac M Venomous Off Road Lighting 7500 Bellaire 159 Suite 120C 77036 Hicks Deborah Lynn Alternative Therepeutic Massage 2003 Point Clear Ct 77459 Hawkins Angela (+) Hankins Insurance Services 3111 Waters View Dr 77478 Pencak Anne G Onsite Cpr Services 714 Seventh St 77498 Evans Lee Window Works 2718 Millers Fall Ct 77406 Alido Bridget M Bz. Game Room (+) P O Box 720858 77272 Jones Mary Ann Jones Enterprise Elite Scanning LLC (Jees) 7010 Senebe Way 77459 Fuentes Luis Alonso Smart Improvements 9506 Swanfield Ct 77083 Raza Mahwish Silex Systems LLC 1319 Divin Dr 77471 Williams Leroy First Choice Realty 2314 Waterwood Dr 77479 Woods Mark W Buzted Kanucklez Scooter/Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair 1911 Long Barrel Ln 77489 Friday Loretta Karen The Computer Cafe’ (+) 9432 Highway 6 S 77083 Lyons Courtney Lincoln Jr Last Reign 4130 Shadowbriar Ln 77459

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Data Beat April 2013 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

2013 Payments To Date

2012 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

32,126.78 7,076.20 49,582.64 742.80 84,340.42 501,397.92 29,097.27 2,539.44 5,875.95 420,961.44 1,011,737.41 10,628.16 1,140,698.74 3,227,499.40 3,085.33

20,006.31 6,425.06 48,330.67 1,260.19 75,215.78 448,242.84 26,664.98 2,185.27 4,424.60 297,096.18 893,758.15 12,286.12 1,095,338.35 3,003,777.92 2,254.41

60.58% 10.13% 2.59% -41.05% 12.13% 11.85% 9.12% 16.20% 32.80% 41.69% 13.20% -13.49% 4.14% 7.44% 36.85%

146,750.19 31,357.78 225,497.42 3,291.46 354,944.65 2,308,020.54 130,966.25 13,291.96 17,980.81 1,516,722.71 4,349,812.97 50,424.64 4,957,441.24 14,720,820.62 3,085.33

96,490.97 27,740.43 195,147.81 3,903.92 339,297.68 2,033,587.28 119,954.02 11,245.99 18,362.11 1,301,834.58 4,042,152.96 47,399.90 4,646,609.84 14,935,503.28 11,119.50

52.08% 13.03% 15.55% -15.68% 4.61% 13.49% 9.18% 18.19% -2.07% 16.50% 7.61% 6.38% 6.68% -1.43% -72.25%

COUNTY TOTAL

6,527,389.90

5,937,266.83

9.93%

28,830,408.57

27,830,350.27

3.59%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - April 2013 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 Corpus Christi Plano Round Rock Amarillo McAllen Lubbock Midland Frisco Irving Sugar Land Beaumont Grand Prairie Abilene

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Net Payment This Period

Comp Payment Prior Year

% Change To Date

2012 Payments To Date

44,441,893.48 18,402,997.39 16,809,091.84 12,189,474.22 8,357,523.37 6,472,246.22 5,622,276.75 5,692,724.82 5,198,583.00 4,941,476.42 4,749,463.66 4,636,567.15 4,376,352.54 4,300,196.21 4,093,476.23 3,685,986.38 3,227,499.40 3,293,936.01 3,038,916.09 3,187,030.20

39,786,793.00 17,513,465.67 16,141,885.32 11,357,077.01 8,372,050.38 6,116,597.18 5,723,881.35 5,412,310.01 5,260,579.75 4,250,510.77 4,809,705.50 4,448,729.85 4,004,242.84 3,903,767.50 3,427,295.93 3,552,604.08 3,003,777.92 2,564,239.45 2,904,226.58 3,058,565.26

11.70% 5.07% 4.13% 7.32% -0.17% 5.81% -1.77% 5.18% -1.17% 16.25% -1.25% 4.22% 9.29% 10.15% 19.43% 3.75% 7.44% 28.45% 4.63% 4.20%

195,761,943.26 81,052,121.66 77,357,325.55 54,913,187.37 37,883,708.17 32,427,987.81 25,691,077.03 24,419,761.26 22,741,657.33 22,636,032.09 22,453,548.62 21,592,516.91 19,681,776.15 19,299,043.08 18,942,832.96 17,376,537.06 14,720,820.62 13,920,113.28 13,793,486.69 13,385,323.21

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2011 Payments Change

181,135,893.32 78,112,134.66 73,888,510.36 50,682,571.18 36,871,808.20 28,387,453.42 24,872,258.05 23,486,061.32 23,025,830.59 21,555,624.17 21,242,822.47 20,059,394.03 17,904,461.53 16,888,381.35 16,044,763.18 16,131,079.34 14,935,503.28 11,631,658.86 12,631,455.59 14,400,538.28

Percent

8.07% 3.76% 4.69% 8.34% 2.74% 14.23% 3.29% 3.97% -1.23% 5.01% 5.69% 7.64% 9.92% 14.27% 18.06% 7.72% -1.43% 19.67% 9.19% -7.04%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

MISSOURI CITY 9440 Hwy 6 3640 Hampton Dr 7246 Knights Ct 5830 Hwy 6 13110 S Gessner Rd 300 13110 S Gessner Rd 200 13110 S Gessner Rd 100

Commercial New Commercial New Commercial New Commercial Remodel Commercial Lease New Commercial Lease New Commercial Lease New

$750,000 $4,600,000 $1,001,715 $10,000 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

03/01/13-03/31/13

$6,535,715

ROSENBERG 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 5 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 19 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 12 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 20 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 17 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 15 7145 Reading Rd Garage 2 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 14 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 18 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 13 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 16 23511 Brazos Town Crossing 708 Damascus 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 Commercial Building

$502,698 $502,698 $502,698 $502,698 $502,698 $502,698 $45,000 $995,475 $995,475 $995,475 $995,475 $260,000 $41,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

03/01/13-03/31/13

$7,344,088

RICHMOND 2201 Thompson Hwy -- Rose-Rich Retail Center 5200 Pointe West Circle – Villas at the Southwest Freeway 501 Hwy 90-A East -- Fort Bend Women’s Center Retail

Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building

$900,000.00 $40,382,707.17 $2,760,555.00

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

03/01/13-03/31/13

$44,043,262.17

SUGAR LAND 525 Industrial Blvd 170 Gillingham Ln 525 Industril Blvd 3430 1/2 Clearwater 3527 State Hwy 6 Ste 140 16902 Southwest Fwy Ste 210 13905 University Blvd 16062 Southwest Fwy Ste 1 16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 305 14857 Southwest Fwy 3169 State Hwy 6 15215 Southwest Fwy 16515 Lexington Blvd 1053 Eldridge Rd 2264 Lone Star Dr 15958 City Walk Ste 290 2711 Town Center Blvd N 3527 State Hwy 6 Ste 220 3753 State Hwy 6 16135 City Walk

Commercial Addition Commercial Addition Commercial Addition Commercial Addition Commercial Buildout Commercial Buildout Commercial New 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

$125,000 $39,500 $34,600 $10,000 $41,500 $74,750 $14,500,000 $423,188 $46,000 $223,244 $30,000 $85,500 $50,945 $317,260 $44,290 $51,693 $262,53 $22,328 $25,897 $65,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

03/01/13-03/31/13

$16,480,529

OWNER/CONTRACTOR Royce James Construction K D Gotcher Investments E & K Holdings Inc/Proem Design Build EWTMC II LLC & FMWMC II LLC/Rafferty Construction TDK Construction Co. TDK Construction Co. TDK Construction Co.

Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments Dolce Living Investments JSP Drywall Demolition Bass Construction

Sugar Land Homes TX-Morrow Construction E. E. Reed Construction, L.P.

Flow Loop Land/Southern Facility SRV Const Schlumberger Technology Corp/Southern Facility SRV Const Flow Loop Land/Southern Facility SRV Const Grueneberg Patricia L/Galco Electric, Inc Market at First Colony Partner/Cloverleaf Group Sugar Land Properties, Inc/Mission Construction NNP-Telfair LP/E E Reed Construction, LP Gary & Betina Greenberg Family/TAS Engineering Company, Inc First Colony Mall, LLC/KACI Builders NNN Sugar Land Medical Center/Bey Commercial Construction EQYINVEST Outparcel Owner, LTD/Y-Square Design Build LLC Covington First Colony Acquisition/Potts Plumbing & Construction APAAR Lexington Square LC/Walkcon LTD McDonald’s Corp #12762/Wyatt Management City of Sugar Land/Penner Construction Town Center Lakeside, LTD/O’Donnell/Snider Construction Weingarten Realty Investors & JDL Warm Construction LLC Market at First Colony Partner/Westfield Interests LLC Old Mill, LP/Buildout Services Town Center Lakeside, LTD/JTK Construction, Inc

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Sugar Land

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Accounting Terri L Sibbet, CPA 713-234-0618 Office Affordable, Accurate, Timely -Bookkeeping, Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns - Quickbooks, Financials, Sales & Property Tax Returns -Tax Return Preparation.

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

Fort Bend Focus 281-690-4242 www.fortbendfocus.com Fort Bend’s ONLY feature magazine Direct mailed to almost 40,000 homes every month in Fort Bend’s most affluent subdivisions.

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.

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 david@autocentral.biz. David Fauvelle, 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 Saturdays 8-3.

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 281-980-4440 www.colonyoneauto.com Rod Tate, 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-261-0048, Complete state of the art automotive repair & maintenance facility.

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 nbb@tsbot.com. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-494-6747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you!

Catering Salata www.mysalata.com 2170 Town Square Place, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

832-886-4582. Salata is a fresh and unique way to eat healthy and create your own freshly prepared hand tossed salad or salad wrap. Offering over 50 toppings of fruits and vegetables with the option to add chicken or seafood. Salata signature dressings made in house. We cater and deliver for any occasion including business meetings or training sessions. In a hurry? Go to mysalata.com and we’ll have your order prepared and ready to go. We are conveniently located in town square across from the Marriott and in the corridor of the Coca-Cola/ Minute Maid building. We are attached to Lone Star parking garage with free parking. For catering service contact Andrea Fidanza (cell) 337-534-3924 or Afidanza@mysalata.com.

Fax: 832-886-4591, Email: Sugarland@mysalata. com.

Country Clubs & Golf Courses Quail Valley Golf Club 281-403-8518 (Direct) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com Quail Valley Golf Course offers 36 holes of championship golf, a full practice facility, lessons and a fully stocked golf shop. The Missouri City Community Center at Quail Valley Golf Course hosts the Bluebonnet Grille at the 37th Hole, multiple event rooms as well as the 300 seat Magnolia Ballroom. Quail Valley Golf Course and the Missouri City Community Center are the perfect sites for your next meeting or big event. For more information visit www.golfquailvalley.com Quail Valley Golf Course 2880 La Quinta Dr. is located at Missouri City, TX 77459.

Economic Development The Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) www.KatyEDC.org 281-396-2200 The Katy Area Economic 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.

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. continued, on page 44

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Floral 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.

Golf Carts / Mobility Scooters CBC Golf Cart Services, Inc. 281-494-1164 Scooters by CBC 281-494-3454 www.cbcgolfcarts.com chris1001@windstream.net, 203 Ulrich Street, Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Behind Imperial Sugar).

CBC offers Sales, Service, New & Used, Rentals and Parts for two lines of products, GOLF CARTS and MOBILITY SCOOTERS. Authorized Dealer for Fairplay and Pride Mobility products. fax 281-494-1189.

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South Texas Glass Block 281-355-8882 www. stglassblock.com We offer complete glass block solutions, providing excellent service and product to all of our customers.

We have been in business since 1995, serving the entire Houston and surrounding areas. Our excellent workmanship is unmatched both in the commercial and residential arena. No job is too big for South Texas Glass Block.

Home Health Care Texas State Healthcare 281-208-4344 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” Insurance Agencies Prince Benefits Group 713-884-8399 www.princebenefitsgroup.com Partner with a strategically uncompromising and experienced insurance agency that specializes in employee benefits. We help you attract the right talent

and keep them happy! The jewel in our crown of insurance is group insurance but we offer the complete spectrum of benefits for groups and individuals: health, dental, life, vision, disability, 401k, general liability, property, worker’s compensation, umbrella, commercial auto, COBRA administration, HR compliance, etc. Prince Benefits Group provides your company the leverage it needs to get what it needs.

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. 281-3415060, Fax 281-341-5558.

Jewelers The Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net Full service jewelry store. Diamonds, Gold & Silver Jewelry and Watches. Repairs done on the premises.

Custom design are our specialty. Front door parking.

206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, Texas 77406.

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.

Fort Bend Focus - 281-690-4242 Pearland Focus - 281-690-4242 Focus on Women - 281-690-4242 www.fortbendfocus.com Fort Bend’s ONLY feature magazine Direct mailed to almost 40,000 homes every month in Fort Bend’s most affluent subdivisions.

Medical Supplies Synicare Medical 281-378-8040 www.synicaremedical.com synicaremedical@yahoo.com. 20333 State Highway 249, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77070, Fax 888-397-1240.

Synicare Medical is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs with professionalism and integrity. Synicare Medical specializes in durable medical equipment,medical supplies, and third party billing.

We accept all private insurance and strive to meet the needs of every patient in a professional and caring way. Synicare Medical is owned and operated by Synicare Group LLC.

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 may 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.

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.

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Immunizations & Drug Testing IMU Southwest, The IMUnization Clinic 281-313-7468 www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com. 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 on-site clinics available for churches and corporations.

Printers / Graphics Star Printing 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We professionally design and print flyers, postcards, brochures, magazines, newspapers and catalogs in high-quality digital graphics.

Rain Gutters Sugar Land Rain Gutters & Remodeling 713-204-4664 SugarLandRainGutters.com Sales and installation of seamless rain gutters; repairing and cleaning out existing gutters and repairing fascia boards. Free Estimates and a 15 year warranty with all new installations. Also offering Organic Gardens and Landscaping by a degreed horticulturist. (Consulting and design fees apply). Locally owned and operated in Sugar Land, Texas.

Real Estate / Residential Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kcurtice@curticecommercial.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 & Tenant Representation, 25 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.

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!

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. Tree Removal / Stump Grinding / Professional Pruning and Tree Feeding R. H. Tree Service 832-277-6947 Tree removal, stump grinding, pruning and tree feeding are procedure specific and the result can be cost prohibitive when hiring a service that does only “surface” work and lacks proper expertise. With 20 years of experience, you can count on our consistent, reputable and professional crew. We are both insured and have excellent references. We handle all commercial and residential tree services, tree removal (no matter its height), proper procedural stump grinding, professional tree pruning and we have the experience and knowledge how to feed your trees that are undernourished or at a distressed level. Call the professional crew that you can count on! No job is too big or too small.

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Water Softening and Purification Systems R & S Water Services 281-416-9353 www.rswaterservice.com info@rswaterservice.com R & S Water Service is a Full Service Licensed Water Treatment Company. We offer CostEffective and Long-Lasting Water Softeners.

We are 30%-50% less expensive than other water softening companies and we offer the best customer service even after the sale! Sales, Service and Installation of Water Softeners, No Salt Conditioners, Reverse Osmosis Systems, Well Water Systems, Ambassador II Chem-Free Iron Filter Systems and Chloramine Removal Systems.

We also can test and repair Back Flow devices.

For other services or any questions please contact us. 281-416-9353 or info@rswaterservice.com. **List with the BBB. **Licensed members of the TWQA Texas Water Quality Association.

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FOOD, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WHERE TO EAT NOW - The following is a list of exceptional restaurants throughout in 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.

Aling’s Hakka Chinese Cuisine Welcome to Sugar Land’s first Hakka Chinese Restaurant!

Using family recipes, Chefs Lin Motiwala and Gary Yan present this unique “Chindian” cuisine, a delicious fusion of both Chinese and Indian cookery (without the curry undertones). From savory steamed or pan fried Dumplings to traditional Indianstyle Hakka dishes, as prepared in Bombay/ Pune, like Chicken Lollipop, as well as American Chop Suey, each dish is prepared using the freshest ingredients to bring you a dining experience like no other. Lunch specials start at $6.95 for a 4 course meal. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch: 11am-3pm (TuesFri). Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm (Tues-Thurs & Sun) and 11pm (Fri & Sat). Aling’s is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center at Hwy 59 and Williams Trace Blvd. between Home Depot and Office Depot. 15425 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. Call 281-2420432. www.alingshakka.com. $$ AURA Restaurant Chef/Owner Frédéric Perrier brings over 30 years experience to his newest venture AURA. In an upscale yet casually comfortable setting, Innovative American Cuisine reigns and is highlighted in the numerous Daily Specials. AURA features only the finest,

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freshest ingredients. A three course prix fixe lunch for $12.95 to Mussles Marinieres, Roasted Red Snapper or Filet Mignon with Cognac Peppercorn Sauce. No need to go to Houston or into Sugar Land for a truly high quality dining experience... you will easily find it at AURA (without ‘Big Restaurant’ prices!) at Township Square - Missouri City. Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9 and Fri-Sat 5-10. Please call for Reservations &/ or Catering ~ 3400 FM 1092, 81-403-AURA (2872). $$ • WB BLU Restaurant | Lounge (New Listing) BLU boasts a globally influenced, Euro-Asian menu from acclaimed Executive Chef Junnajet “Jett” Hurapan. With a diverse background that spans cuisine from Thailand to New American and Mediterranean, Chef Jett’s dinner menu offers an extensive array of both small and larger plates perfect for sharing.

Looking for a great deal, come enjoy an incredible three-course lunch menu for $12 Tues - Fri, and $4 happy hour menu Tues Sun. BLU recently started a Live Jazz Sunday Brunch from 11am to 3pm!

Visit www. blusugarland.com ~ 2248 Texas Drive 281.903.7324. $$ • WB

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Candelari’s Pizzeria Albert Candelari began making sausage over 50 years ago. As the years have passed the flavor remains the same, which is why Candelari’s is the “King of Sausages”! They take that delicious Italian sausage and put it in pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. Enjoy appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts in there dining room, large patio, or full bar with large screen TV’s. Happy hour is Monday - Thursday 3 to 7pm. This casual dining experience is available at two locations in Fort Bend. Call either location for take-out or delivery. 7425 Hwy 6 S (Just North of Sienna) 832-947-0440 / 6825 S Fry Rd (Fry & 99) 281-395-6746. www.candelaris.com. $ • FB Fernando’s Latin Cuisine We are pleased to announce the arrival of Fernando’s Latin Cuisine-An exotic culinary adventure! Started by, Fernando Echeverria, the same owner of Los Andes by the Compact Center in Houston-Another wonderful Latin American restaurant. Fernando’s Latin Cuisine is located in the same building where Ruth’s Chris used to be. Featured dishes include Empanadas appetizer, Fileton, (Filet mignon) and Asada Y Camarones, Casually called the surf and turf. 14135 Southwest Freeway, in Sugar Land. 281-494-9087. wwww. fernandosrestaurants.com. $$ • FB

Call Barbara J. Carlson at 281-690-4204 or Barbara@fortbendbusinessjournal.com

Las Alamedas Restaurant & Cantina Las Alamedas Restaurant and Bar Continues the long standing tradition of fine Mexican food and beverages that began in 1980, is now relocated in Katy at The La Centerra Center. Join us seven days a week for our warm hospitality and anything from brunch on the weekends to private corporate events and everything in between. We are a total scratch kitchen featuring an extensive selection of authentic dishes. We are family friendly with a great children’s menu. Our patios were voted one of the top two in the Houston area. Please visit our website and like us on Facebook! The only thing missing is you! We are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and we serve brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Our bar and lounge offers full meal service from open to close. Hours of operation are, Monday thru Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 10am to 11pm, Sunday from 10am to 9pm. BAR 11am till closing. 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Suite F-140, Katy, TX 77494.

281-347-3030. Reservations accepted by phone and on line by visiting our web site www. lasalamedas.com. $$ • FB

made from scratch meals that is unforgettably delicious!” Manager Kenny adds. The restaurant offers accommodations for small group meetings and wonderful party tray for catering to the near by businesses and schools. Panda Garden is open 7 days a week on Mon. – Sat.: 11a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun. 11a.m. – 9:30p.m. Delivery is available everyday with a min. of $15.00 purchase. A lunch special is offered daily as well as the full regular menu offerings. 3563 Hwy 6 @ Williams Trace, 281-265-0303. $ • WB

Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill Santos Escobar and his brother Ascension Escobar serve up dozens of heaping traditional gourmet Mexican plates. Lunch Specials run weekdays from 11am - 3pm. Great margaritas, fajitas and much more. Catering available as well as a party room for private parties. • 12821 Southwest Freeway. 281-240-3060. $ • FB

Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse is the best new steakhouse in Fort Bend.

Tradicao, pronounced Tradee-son, was named after the Brazilian word for “tradition” and founded on the idea to continue this traditional way of grilling. They are a family owned and operated churracaria whose goal is to make sure your dining experience is one you will never forget.

Their prixe fixe menu includes 14 cuts of perfectly grilled meats brought to your table side, a large salad bar and hot sides. Tradicao would like to invite you to come join them, sit back and relax. Lunch MonFri 11am-2pm, Sat Closed, Sun 12-3pm. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9:30pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 4-10pm, Sun 5-9pm. Phone: 281-277-9292. 12000 Southest Freeway, Meadows Place, TX, 77477, www.

TradicaoSteakhouse.com. $ • WB

Panda Garden Panda Garden Restaurant, the three times winner for Best Oriental Restaurant in Fort Bend County, located at 3563 Highway 6 in Kroger Center, provides a warm, casual environment to best service all diners. The goal of our restaurant is to offer 100% satisfactory to the customers with variety selection of popular Hunan Cuisine. “We offer fresh,

Post Oak Grill Restaurant & Bar The Rios Family invites you to come and experience the same quality, ambiance and service that you have at the original Post Oak Grill. Join us for a wonderful culinary adventure featuring fine prime beef, chops, fresh seafood, soups, sandwiches, salads, and outstanding wine selection. Open lunch & dinner - Monday-Thursday 11:0010:00pm, Friday 11:00-11:00p.m., Saturday 4:00-11pm, Sunday 10:00-9:00pm, & Sunday Brunch 10:00-2:00pm. Happy Hour 4:007:00pm. 1550 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land • Call 281-491-2901. www.PostOakGrillSugarland. com $$ • FB

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Salata (New Listing) “The Next Generation Salad Bar” offers tossed-to-order salads and wraps created from a selection of nearly 50 fresh ingredients including an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken and seafood.

All Salata’s dressings are made in-house and are available for take-home purchase. Salata provides fast and healthy meal options for lunch or dinner 7 days a week and with outdoor seating at this location. Online ordering at www.mySalata.com. Have a training session or a business meeting and can’t get out for lunch?

We will be happy to cater any occasion and bring the Salata experience to you. For catering contact Andrea Fidanza (Cell) 337-534-3924 or Sugar Land store 832-886-4582. $ • FB Salvatore Italian American Bistro (New Listing) “Welcome to our family,” is the greeting you receive from Executive Chef and General Manager, Michael Wagner, when you enter Salvatore Italian American Bistro on Wilcrest Drive and U.S. 59. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch with family, friends or a date, this restaurant is quite a find. Salvatore also boasts it’s Amore Wine Bar, which is a full bar w/large TV screens & features raw oysters. Lunch specials are $8.50 per person and include a beverage. For the dinner entrees, those Italian-American favorites, range from $10 to $23 and each is served with a fresh garden salad. There’s also a wine list of high quality, traditional wines, and other choices by the glass. Bottle specials are on Tuesday night, when the wine is half off and on Wednesday, buy one and get one free. Salvatore’s caters to the small ones with it’s very special Bambino and Bambina offerings. Live entertainment is available Friday and Saturday evenings. Salvatore/Amore is open Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 9 p.m.; and Monday the restaurant is closed. Catering is always available.

11786 S. Wilcrest Dr. Houston, Tx 77099. Call 281-498-6790 or visit salvatoreitalianbistro.com. $ • WB

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We’re taking mammograms to a whole new dimension.

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Now available at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital According to the American Cancer Society, the early detection of breast cancer saves thousands of lives each year. One of the newest tools in this effort is 3-D mammography, or tomosynthesis, which is now available at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital.

3-D mammograms allow physicians to take images from different angles, providing sharper, better quality results and a reduction in “false positives.” The new technology is recommended for women with dense breast tissue and allows physicians to view images with pinpoint accuracy in order to detect smaller tumors earlier.

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BACK PAIN? NECK PAIN? The Spine Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the comprehensive, coordinated option for you in Fort Bend County.

For back and neck pain, there’s only one premier choice — Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Spine Center. Whether you’ve had pain for just a few days or several long years, you’ll find everything you need to diagnose and treat your condition in a convenient location, with access to premier spine specialists and a complete range of treatment options.

Getting started is easy. We will guide you through a customized treatment plan, with expedited access to world-class neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons and interventional pain specialists.

Plus, physical therapy, occupational/hand therapy, and the most advanced imaging and surgical technologies in the world are available on-site.

Stop enduring pain. Call or email today and begin your personal treatment plan. 281-313-BACK (2225) or SpineCenter@tmhs.org.

16655 Southwest Freeway • Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-313-BACK (2225) • MethodistSugarLand.com

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