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A new dimension of women’s care is in Sugar Land Nothing is more effective in the fight against breast cancer than early detection. With 3-D mammography, now available at CHI St. Luke’s Health–Sugar Land Hospital, our physicians can view images with pinpoint accuracy and detect smaller tumors earlier. The sharper, better quality images also reduce false positive results.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we invite you to take charge of your health by scheduling your annual mammogram today at 281-637-7001.

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Editor’s Preview Remember Breast Cancer Awareness Michael Sudhalter Editor

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he Fort Bend business and civic communities have always done an excellent job of stepping up to help those in need – regardless of whether it’s financial or moral support.

October is a month where we highlight the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness and early detection.

Nearly every person in our community has been affected directly or knows someone who has been afflicted with this terrible disease.

In fact, one of the greatest journalists in Fort Bend history– our own Bev Carter – fought Breast Cancer with the same amount of strength and zeal that she put into her legendary columns.

This month’s Business Journal is dedicated to Bev and the millions of women who have fought or are fighting that battle throughout our community, nation and the world.

With the strong support of hospitals such as Memorial Hermann, Methodist and M.D. Anderson, Fort Bend residents have resources nearby that many Americans aren’t fortunate enough to have.

In this edition, we’ve spotlighted Cure & Co. owners Irma Klink and her daughter, Sasha Klein, both of whom are Breast Cancer survivors.

The Sugar Land residents wanted to open a store where women could shop for wigs and have a friendly ear to listen to and a shoulder to cry on.

We commend their efforts for trying to make an incredibly difficult journey a little bit easier with their warmth, understanding and compassion.

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Michael Sudhalter

The Editorial Advisory Board

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

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Special Feature - Breast Cancer Awareness Cure & Co. helps breast cancer patients................................................................................6 Novel immunotherapy vaccine decreases recurrence in HER2....................................8 No time to exercise? Think again..............................................................................................9 Veritas Steak and Seafood promotion to benefit Pretty in Pink.................................10 Mammosafe provides mammogram checkups convenient for women.................11 UTHealth School of Nursing Pacesetter BSN model for nursing...............................12

Inside Stories What standard is your financial advisor being held to?.................................................13 Fulshear Scarecrow Festival returns to Cross Creek Ranch, Oct. 18......................14 Medwin Family Medicine & Rehab —Healthcare for the entire family.....................15 NRG coal plant works on clean energy project ..............................................................16 Martin selected as new Joint Center Medical Director at Memorial Hermann......18 10th annual “Happy Thanks Golfing Classic” to aid homeless families..................20 “Care to Chat” caring for kids on and off the playing field...........................................25 Fort Bend Exchange Club hosts another ‘Duck Golf’ Classic.....................................27 Harish Jajoo elected president of TML................................................................................29

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Breast conserving therapy shows survival benefit compared to mastectomy in early-stage patients with hormone receptor positive disease

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hen factoring in what is now known about breast cancer biology and heterogeneity, breast conserving therapy (BCT) may offer a greater survival benefit over mastectomy to women with early stage, hormone-receptor positive disease, according to research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The study findings defy the conventional belief that the two treatment interventions offer equal survival, and show the need to revisit some standards of breast cancer practice in the modern era.

The research was presented at the 2014 Breast Cancer Symposium by Catherine Parker, MD, formerly a fellow at MD Anderson, now at the University of Alabama Birmingham.

In the 1980s, both US-based and international randomized clinical studies found that BCT and mastectomy offered women with early stage breast cancer equal survival benefit. However, those findings come from a period in time

when very little was understood about breast cancer biology, explains Isabelle Bedrosian, M.D., associate professor, surgical oncology at MD Anderson.

“Forty years ago, very litIsabelle Bedrosian, M.D. tle was known about breast cancer disease biology – such as subtypes, differences in radio-sensitivities, radio-resistances, local recurrence and in metastatic potential,” explains Bedrosian, the study’s senior author. “Since then, there’s been a whole body of biology that’s been learned – none of which has been incorporated into patient survival outcomes for women undergoing BCT or a mastectomy.

“We thought it was important to visit the issue of BCT versus mastectomy by tumor biology,” Bedrosian continues.

The researchers hypothesized that they would find that patients’ surgical choice would matter and impact survival with tumor biology considered.

For the retrospective, population-based

study, the researchers used the National Cancer Database (NCDB), a nation-wide outcomes registry of the American College of Surgeons, the American Cancer Society and the Commission on Cancer that captures approximately 70 percent of newly-diagnosed cases of cancer in the country. They identified 16,646 women in 2004-2005 with Stage I disease that underwent mastectomy, breast conserving surgery followed by six weeks of radiation (BCT), or breast conserving surgery without radiation (BCS). Bedrosian notes that it was important that the study focused solely on women with Stage I disease in order to keep the study group homogenous and because in this cohort few would be ineligible for BCT. Since estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) data were available and HER2 status was not, the researchers categorized the tumors as ER or PR positive (HR positive), or both ER and PR negative (HR negative). Patients were rigorously matched using propensityBreast conserving, continued on page 8

Cure & Co. helps breast cancer patients

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@ fortbendstar.com

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ugar Land residents Irma Klink and her daughter, Sasha Klein, both won their respective battles with Breast Cancer.

“When mom and I were going through Breast Cancer, we didn’t find a one stop shop catering for people going through cancer,” Klein said. “The wig stores we found were extremely depressing, and the atmosphere was really dreary.”

Klink assured Klein that someday they’d open a store that would be “beautiful and girly” and would help Breast Cancer patients.

“After six months of treatment, my mom said ‘it’s now or never, let’s do it’,” Klein said.

Together, the mother-daughter duo opened Cure & Co. at 2587 Town Center Blvd. –A Wig & Cancer Recovery Boutique in Sugar Land.

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“We knew it was really well-needed,” Klein said. “Women can come here in the comfort of their hometown and there’s a group for support if they need it. They have an ear of someone who has walked the walk, and we can help you through that journey.”

In a friendly atmosphere, Cure & Co. sells wigs and a variety of products (hats & surgery recovery items) that can help Breast Cancer patients. They also offer Spa services, including complementary facials to Breast Cancer patients, said Klein, a professional esthetician.

For every non-patient that gets Spa service at Cure & Co., a free Spa service is donated to a Breast Cancer patient.

Klink and Klein are part of a family that has the BRCA1 gene mutation that results in high percentages of breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer survivor who works at Cure & Co. “When we opened the store, we thought ‘who else better to join the team than another survivor?’,” Klein said.

In addition to patients, caregivers, husbands, family members, oncologists and nurses also shop at Cure & Co. Customers visit the store from throughout Fort Bend County as well as Katy and Houston.

Klein emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her mother was diagnosed during Stage 3, and she was diagnosed in Stage 2.

Klein said Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is important because it usually results in more women getting mammograms.

“More women are diagnosed after the month of October because of Breast Cancer Awareness,” Klein said.

Cure & Co. regularly partners to combat cancer alongside M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society.

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Novel immunotherapy vaccine decreases recurrence in HER2 positive breast cancer patients

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new breast cancer vaccine candidate, (GP2), provides further evidence of the potential of immunotherapy in preventing disease recurrence. This is especially the case for high-risk patients when it is combined with a powerful immunotherapy drug. These findings are being presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at the 2014 American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Breast Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

One of only a few vaccines of its kind in development, GP2 has been shown to be safe and effective for breast cancer patients, reducing recurrence rates by 57%. Further, women with the highest overexpression of HER2 (known as HER2 +3) had no cancer recurrences when they were administered the vaccine after completing trastuzumab (Herceptin), a type of immunotherapy drug known as a monoclonal antibody. HER2 is an oncoprotein that promotes tumor growth and is expressed to some extent in 75-80% of breast cancers.

“This is an important and different avenue in immunotherapy research, in that we are investigating ways to prevent cancer recurrence by stimulating the immune system to treat Breast conserving, continued from page 6

score for a broad range of variables, including age, receiving hormone therapy and/or chemotherapy, as well as type of center where patients were treated and comorbidities.

Of the 16,646 women: 1,845 (11 percent) received BCS; 11,214 (67 percent) received BCT and 3,857 (22 percent) underwent a mastectomy. Women that had BCT had superior survival to those that had a mastectomy or BCS – the five-year overall survival was 96 percent, 90 percent and 87 percent, respectively. After adjusting for other risk factors, the researchers again found an overall survival benefit for BCT compared to BCS and mastectomy. In a matched cohort of 1,706 patients in each arm, the researchers still found an overall survival benefit with BCT over mastectomy in the HR positive subset but not in the HR negative subset.

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cancer,” says principal investigator Elizabeth Mittendorf, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Surgical Oncology. “The ultimate goal is to develop a preventative tool that will Elizabeth Mittendorf, minimize the risk of M.D., Ph.D. recurrence in women who have already had breast cancer and for whom standard therapies have failed.”

The findings are the result of a phase II randomized trial that paired the GP2 vaccine, designed to stimulate the CD8+ cells, commonly known as “killer” or “toxic” T cells, with an immune stimulant known as granulocyte/macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). The trial included 190 patients with varying levels of HER2; 89 women received the GP2 vaccine with a GMCSF adjuvant and a control group of 91 patients received GM-CSF alone. Eight patients experienced early recurrence or developed a second malignancy and did not complete the vaccine trial. The vaccine is injected subcutaneously and the initial series consisted of monthly inoculations for six months, followed by four cycles of booster shots administered every six months thereafter. The patients were

monitored for nearly three years.

For all 190 patients, including those who did not complete the trial, the disease-free survival (DFS) rate was 88% among those who received the vaccine and 81% in the control group – representing a 37% reduction in recurrence. Excluding the patients who did not complete the vaccine series, the results are higher – 94% DFS rate versus 85% who did not get GP2 – a 57% risk reduction.

Women with HER2 +3 who were administered trastuzumab as part of the standard of care prior to receiving the vaccine experienced no cases of cancer recurrence.

According to Mittendorf, trastuzumab may act like a primer for the vaccine. Trastuzumab stimulates CD4+ T cells to release substances that fight cancer cells and initiates an antibody response. Thus, it may prepare the immune system, making the vaccine even more effective. MD Anderson is now testing this combination of immunotherapies in other clinical trials.

The GP2 study supports previous MD Anderson research on similar breast cancer vaccines, such as AE37, which showed a significant immune response and improved recurrence rates in triple-negative breast cancer patients.

While provocative, Bedrosian cautions that the findings are not practice changing, as the study is retrospective. Still, the research complements other recent studies that showed BCT was associated with a survival benefit compared to mastectomy. Also, she points to the delivery of radiation therapy as the possible driver of the overall survival benefit.

“We’ve historically considered surgery and radiation therapy as tools to improve local control,” says Bedrosian. Yet recent studies suggest that there are survival-related benefits to radiation in excess of local control benefits. Therefore, radiation may be doing something beyond just helping with local control. Also, we know hormone receptive positive tumors are much more sensitive to radiation, which could explain why we found the survival benefit in this group of patients.”

As follow up, Bedrosian and her team hope

to mine the randomized controlled trial findings from the 1980s, matching those cohorts to current NCDB patients to see if a similar survival benefit could be observed.

“While retrospective, I think our findings should give the breast cancer community pause.

In the future, we may need to reconsider the paradigm that BCT and mastectomy are equivalent,” she says. “When factoring in what we know about tumor biology, that paradigm may no longer hold true.”

The study was institutionally funded. In addition to Bedrosian and Parker other authors on the MD Anderson study include: Heather Y. Lin, Ph.D., Yu Shen, Ph.D., Liang Li, Ph.D.; all Biostatistics, Henry Kuerer, M.D., Ph.D. and Gildy Babiera, M.D., both Surgical Oncology; and Simona Flora Shaitelman, M.D., radiation oncology. Meeghan Lautner, formerly a fellow at MD Anderson, also contributed to the research.

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Veritas Steak and Seafood promotion to benefit Pretty in Pink Restaurant teams up with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to benefit Pretty in Pink-Cancer Fund and raise money for local cancer patients.

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eritas Steak and Seafood is offering a unique promotion throughout the month of October to benefit cancer patients at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

The restaurant has created special Pretty in Pink menus for both lunch and dinner for

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the month of October, with a portion of proceeds from every order benefiting the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer Fund.

Veritas will donate $3 for every lunch and $7 for every dinner sold from its special Pretty in Pink menu.

“This is an excellent opportunity to have a great meal at Veritas and at the same time, benefit local cancer patients in need,” says Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Pretty in Pink Sponsorship Chair, Leena Taneja. “The money raised by this monthlong promotion will go directly to the Cancer Fund, which provides financial assistance to patients who are battling cancer.”

Veritas’ special Pretty in Pink dinner menu consists of three courses with your choice of entrée including chicken fried steak, grilled salmon, homemade lasagna and grilled chicken Alex. The special lunch menu includes two courses, with entrée choices of blackened tilapia, grilled lemon pepper

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chicken or penne pasta primavera.

“We are honored to be a part of this great community initiative. Together we can support the cancer patients in our community while enjoying a delicious meal,” said Kevin Rios, Proprietor of Veritas.

The Pretty in Pink-fundraiser raised more than $114,000 for the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer Fund last year.

The money is donated to local cancer patients to help with non-hospital costs such as medical equipment, medications, wigs, child care, transportation and even car or house payments, and other types of non-medical bills.

Veritas Steak and Seafood is located at 1550 Lake Point Parkway in Sugar Land. To make reservations, call 281-491-2901.

The Pretty in Pink event will return to Sugar Land Town Square in 2015.

Donations are still being accepted at houstonmethodist.org/sugarland and click on the blue “Donate Now” button.

Mammosafe provides mammogram checkups convenient for women with mobile unit

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r. Daniel Roubein, a radiologist with more than 20 years of experience, recommends that women 40 years old and older get a mammogram once a year.

There are exceptions when it should be done earlier, such as family history.

Roubein wanted to make it easier for women to get access to mammograms, so last October, he developed a fully certified mobile mammography unit for patients.

Mammosafe works with Houston area businesses to set up appointments for mammograms in the business’ parking lot, so employees don’t have to travel to make a doctor’s appointment.

“A high percentage of women were over 40 and never had a mammogram,” Roubein

said. “When we’re right outside the parking lot, it made it impossible for them to skip it.”

While Mammosafe isn’t the first mobile Mammogram unit, Dr. Daniel Roubein Roubein said it is thorough and has a strong attention to customer service and details.

The results for the mammograms are revealed in a short period of time to ease patients’ anxiety, and everything is done in a “secure, safe” manner that respects patients’ privacy.

Roubein goes over the images with the patient and talks about the results. If there is a problem, he puts the patient in touch with a health care professional or communicates with the patient’s doctor.

If more scans are necessary, Roubein’s staff takes care of it on the scene. In traditional medical settings, patients may set up a follow-up appointment that is 2-3 weeks away.

Mammosafe can often spend 2-3 hours at a location because it will serve as many patients as possible.

Recently, it visited a school district north of Houston, and teachers were able to get their mammograms during their planning or lunch times.

“We feel real good about being able to get out to the patients,” Roubein said.

Mammosafe has recently partnered with the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas and would like to work with more businesses in the Heights.

For more information, log on to mammosafe.com.

METHODIST SUGAR LAND NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES WELCOMES DR. TObY YALTHO & DR. CARISA LIEW Dr. Larry Tran and Dr. Eddie Patton Jr. are pleased to welcome Dr. Toby Yaltho and Dr. Carisa Liew to Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates. Together these fellowship-trained physicians offer diagnosis and treatment of the most common — and most complex — neurological disorders including migraines, sleep disorders, epilepsy, dementia, complex spine and peripheral neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and more. They provide answers and options using the latest in technology and therapeutic techniques, backed by the resources and staff of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

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UTHealth School of Nursing Pacesetter BSN model for nursing education

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re designing of the four-semester B.S.N. curriculum, the Pacesetter track gives students their in-classroom course work, plus an opportunity to work a full-time clinical rotation schedule over 16 weeks during their final semester of school.

“Our goal was to create an educational experience that will get the student living the life of a nurse while still in nursing school and help develop the strong critical thinking skills demanded by a clinical workplace,” said UTHealth School of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Cathy Rozmus, Ph.D., R.N. Thanks to clinical partners such as the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, the Pacesetters have endured 12-hour work shifts, experienced continuity of care with patients and become acquainted with the hospital’s system of care.

Results of a published study in the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice by Dr. Rozmus and others found that first-year job retention rates were 63 percent for 92 graduates from the traditional curriculum and 100 percent for 50 randomly selected Pacesetter alumni.

“The Pacesetter program is a win-win for everybody and, potentially, a national model for new educational approaches to addressing the nationwide nursing shortage,” said School of Nursing Dean Patricia L. Starck, Ph.D., R.N.

You’ve made the decision about your future—you want to be a nurse. Begin that future with UTHealth.

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What standard is your financial advisor being held to? that they must always act in your best interest. Fiduciaries have a legal duty to put your interests above their own. They cannot make recommendations that will earn them higher commissions when a cheaper product will work, they are monitored for any conflicts of interest, and they must prove that their advice is based on accurate and complete information.

Roberts Wealth Management is bound by the fiduciary standard. We also hold ourselves to the Golden Standard every day because you deserve better!

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veryone’s mother taught them the golden rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated”. The same applies in the financial arena. Here, we have a golden standard. Every person planning for retirement hopes their advisor is holding themselves to the highest standard. After all, this is your life and future we are talking about.

Would it surprise you to know that different advisors are held to different standards? Some advisors are only held to a “suitability” standard which means that their recommendations must make sense for a person of your financial needs and goals. Some advisors are held to the higher “fiduciary” standard which means

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Fulshear Scarecrow Festival returns to Cross Creek Ranch, Oct. 18

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est Houston’s biggest collection of scarecrows once again will come to life when the Fulshear Scarecrow Festival returns to the masterplanned community of Cross Creek Ranch on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 11 a.m.

– 4 p.m.

Admission into the festival is free and open to the public.

Besides the collection of creative, full-size scarecrows, families will enjoy live music, an all-new carnival and food trucks, apple bobbing, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more. All-day carnival tickets are $5 per person.

Plus, students from Huggins Elementary, Randolph Elementary and Simonton Christian Academy schools will provide music and entertainment.

Cross Creek Ranch is located minutes west of the Grand Parkway at the intersection of FM 1463 and FM 1093.

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The highlight of the festival are the rows of living scarecrows created by local teams, each of which is judged for creativity and originality by those in attendance with the top-three vote getters receiving cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250, respectively. This year’s theme for the scarecrow contest is RockN-Roll.

Proceeds from the sale of scarecrow judging ballots, food and other items at the festival benefit the Fulshear Arts Council. For information, go to www.crosscreektexas.com.

One of the nation’s top selling masterplanned communities, Cross Creek Ranch continues to attract home buyers with an impressive selection of new homes ready for move in, outstanding schools and new amenities which embrace its natural surroundings.

The community is well known for its nature-inspired amenities including the restored Flewellen Creek, winding approximately 150 acres through Cross Creek Ranch. Most recently, a new boardwalk and

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Pictured is last year’s Fulshear Scarecrow Festival contest. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Cross Creek Ranch.

viewing platforms opened overlooking the community’s Polishing Pond, roughly the size of 48 football fields, where nature enthusiasts can enjoy spectacular views of the open water.

For more information, visit www. crosscreektexas.com, like the community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ crosscreektexas and follow it on Twitter @ crosscreektexas.

Medwin Family Medicine & Rehab — Healthcare for the entire family

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ith so many physicians and family doctors nowadays, many people are unsure of whom to go and see, who provides everything or anything they may possibly need, and first and foremost, who is the best in the field.

At MEDWIN FAMILY MEDICINE & REHAB we take great pride in standing behind our belief that our patients not only deserve our undivided attention, but we cannot measure the time we dedicate to each and every one of them.

Dr. Manjula Raguthu and her staff have been thoroughly trained in Pediatrics, General Medicine and Gynecology, thus allowing them to

encompass a tremendous amount of knowledge, expertise and empathy in understanding how an illness may curtail their day to day activities. MEDWIN FAMILY MEDICINE & REHAB is committed to promoting health and preventing disease to patients of all ages.

Our mission is to provide overall wellness with preventative care and maintaining long term health, with early detection and management of disease.

Pediatrics. A Family Practitioner can provide care immediately following birth, both in and out of the hospital. In addition to evaluation and treatment of illness, this care includes routine well care (focusing on growth and development) and immunizations. Continuity of care is provided through adolescence and into adulthood.

General Medicine. A Family Practitioner provides preventative care and diagnosis / treatment of common medical problems. Patients can be seen in an office or hospital setting. For the majority of medical problems, your Family Practitioner can help.

Gynecology. A Family Practitioner can provide this specialized care, which includes routine gynecologic exams, pap testing, contraception, cancer screening and prevention, and treatment of common gynecologic problems.

Don’t wait another minute if you feel the onset of an illness, call MEDWIN FAMILY MEDICINE & REHAB at 832-532-0040 where the quality of your health is our main concern, 1235 Lake Pointe Parkway, Ste,103, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Visit www.medwinfamily.com.

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NRG coal plant works on clean energy project

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RG, the Houston-based owner of the WA Parish Generating Station in south Fort Bend County, is coordinating a $1 billion project to bring cleaner air to local residents.

W.A. Parish, a 4,650 acre plant on the Brazos River, opened in the 1950s as a natural gas plant and added coal in the late 70s and early 80s.

While some coal plants have closed around the country, NRG is looking for a long-term future with the world’s largest Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Project, which is expected to be completed by late 2016.

Carbon Dioxide produced by the burning of the coal in one of the units at the plant, generates about 20 percent of the electricity for the Greater Houston

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area, will be separated and redirected to the West Ranch oil field 80 miles southwest of the plant in Jackson County.

“The goal is to reduce greenhouse emissions in a way that provides no economic penalty to our shareholders and add no cost to electricity generated for the customer,” said David Greeson, Vice President of Development for Petra Nova, a special purpose company that’s part of NRG. “It’s going to have a number of very beneficial impacts. It will make our air a lot cleaner and provide economic growth.

That is something people can rally around.”

The project was financed through NRG/Petra Nova, along with its partner in the oil and gas industry, Hilcorp Energy, as well as JX Nippon, a Japanese company.

They also received a $167 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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produces 500 barrels per day, but that will be increased to 15,000 barrels per day.

“The dramatic increase will produce the revenue that makes this viable,” Greeson said.

There are only two other PostCombustion projects in North America – one in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada that’s about half the size of the carbon capture capability being installed at W.A. Parish, and another in Mobile, Ala. that’s one/tenth the size.

Carbon Dioxide is clear and odorless so people won’t notice the change but according to Greeson, the air will be cleaner.

Greeson said there will likely be increased regulations on Carbon Dioxide in the future, and NRG/Petra Nova will be one step ahead, in terms of compliance.

He said other plants may follow in W.A. Parish’s steps, nationally and globally, if the project is successful.

“This is the beginning of something potentially huge,” Greeson said.

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Martin selected as new Joint Center Medical director at Memorial Hermann Southwest

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pecializing in total joint replacement, Stacey K. Martin, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, was recently selected as the new medical director of the Joint Center at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

“We are excited to have a surgeon of Dr. Martin’s experience and caliber join our team,” said Gary Kerr, Memorial Hermann Southwest chief executive officer. “With her commitment to excellent patient care, Stacey has a proven track record of providing high quality, personal attention to each and every patient.”

Affiliated with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, Martin received her medical degree from and performed her residency at UTHealth. She completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital.

About 500,000 knee replacements and more than 175,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the United States, and those numbers are on the rise. With an aging but still active population, hip replacements are expected to increase 174 percent in the next 20 years, and knee replacements will rise even more – 673 percent, according the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

“Making a difference in the lives of my patients is what I find the most rewarding about being a surgeon,” said Martin. “I look forward to working with the talented professionals at Memorial Hermann Southwest.”

The Joint Center at Memorial Hermann Southwest is composed of an experienced team of affiliated orthopedic surgeons and specifically trained nurses, therapists, and support staff who specialize in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery. Offering a full range of non-surgical and surgical options such as physical therapy, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, knee replacement revisions, total hip replacement, and hip replacement revisions, the Joint Center offers patients the opportunity to

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Dr. Stacey Martin, pictured right, has been named the new Joint Center Medical Director at Memorial Hermann Southwest.

undergo the joint replacement process as a group – from pre-surgery education to postoperative rehabilitation.

Memorial Hermann Southwest is consistently in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction and has recognized by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, with the following awards: America’s Top 5% recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ (2005-2014), America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award (2010-2014),

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement (2014), Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2013-2014), and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2014).

The hospital was ranked by Healthgrades among the top five percent in the nation for Overall Orthopedic Services (2014) and Joint Replacement (2014). It also received Healthgrades’ 5-Star Total Knee Replacement (2006-2014) and Hip Fracture Treatment (2007-2014) awards, and the Blue Distinction from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for Knee and Hip Replacements.

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10th Annual “Happy Thanks Golfing Classic” to aid homeless families in Fort Bend

F Tournament planners from the left Arnetta Yardbrough, Robbin Mallett, Raquel Smith and Caron Marble are planning a great day of golf for Monday, Nov. 24 at Sweetwater Country Club.

ort Bend Family Promise invites area businesses and golfers and to be part of its tenth annual charity golf tournament and help homeless Fort Bend families get back into homes during the upcoming holiday season.

The “Happy ThanksGolfing Classic” will be held at Sweetwater Country Club on November 24th, the Monday before Thanksgiving.

“We are excited to offer golfers the chance to play at Sweetwater while helping homeless Fort Bend families get back to self-sufficiency. Thanksgiving is a great time to count your blessings and give back to your community,” said Tournament Director Raquel Smith.

1 Gigabit Internet in Sugar Land

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n-Touch Systems, a local telecommunications provider in Sugar Land, has introduced an unbelievably fast Go! 1 Gigabit Internet Service to its’ residential customers in Telfair and in the new community of Imperial! “We want to make the most of our extensive fiber network,” says President J Findley, “and offer a service to our Sugar Land customers that no one else in this market can provide!” The service is being offered at a rate of only $139.95.

Other providers in the Houston market are gearing up for competition at this level but, for now, haven’t made the commitment. Comcast is offering a top speed of 105 Mbps¹ and Windstream is currently promoting their Max Speed Internet at 24 mbps². AT&T has promised to bring 1 Gig service to Houston³ but has not announced a timeframe.

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So, exactly how fast is 1 Gigibit? It’s fast enough to…

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Businesses in the area will be able to take advantage of the same capability in the coming months.

En-Touch was launched in 1995 to offer a value priced alternative to local incumbent service providers. The company provides high speed Internet access, digital television, telephone packages, and security services to master-planned residential and commercial developments in the Greater Houston area.

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Local businesses are invited to support this great event by becoming tournament sponsors. Sponsorships, ranging from Presenting at $10,000 to Hole Sponsor at $500, are available. Inkind sponsorships are also welcome.

Register online at www. fortbendfamilypromise.org or contact Robbin Mallett at 832-314-5112 for details.

Golf registration is $150 per person; the practice range opens at 11:30 a.m.

The scramble format-shotgun start for the four-player teams begins at 12:15 p.m. Dinner and awards follow the conclusion of play. This year, since many local students are on holiday for the entire week of Thanksgiving, a discounted $100 student registration is also being offered. ”We have a lot of exciting things happening. Our new Day Center is under construction, and we are helping more families than ever. The golf tournament is a great way for golfers and area businesses to lend a hand to local families during the holiday season,” added Smith.

Fort Bend Family Promise is the County’s only non-profit agency committed to helping homeless families with children get back to self sufficiency.

The organization pursues this mission by uniting faith communities in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals and comprehensive support. Fort Bend Family Promise is supported by more than a dozen area churches.

Families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in Fort Bend County. Studies show that children in unstable housing are four times as sick, twice as likely to go hungry and two times more probable to have a learning disability than children living in stable housing.

Individuals can donate by sending a check to Fort Bend Family Promise, 1424 FM 1092 Missouri City, Texas, 77459.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Lone Star Stories Come to Life Texas Direct Auto Supports Texian Market Days

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exas Direct Auto is a proud supporter of the 2014 Texian Market Days, a family-friendly living history festival on Saturday, October 25th featuring interactive activities, Civil War camps and battle re-enactments, historic home tours, archeological digs, food and live entertainment. The Stafford-based dealership will have a booth with a vintage Ford Model T on display, and Auto, their beloved canine mascot, will be on location handing out goodies for kids of all ages.

“For decades, there have been countless stories about our lone star heritage that haven’t been told or fully appreciated,” said Jessica DeMarr, Director of Marketing and Business Development.

“We’re proud that our donation will help bring these stories to life.”

Held annually on the fourth weekend in October, the festival is a community event put on by the Fort Bend County

Don Herlitz, 30 year Texian Market Days participant, and his Confederate artillery crew fire off a shot at the Union soldiers during the 1860s battle reenactment.

Museum Association on the grounds of the 480-acre George Ranch Historical Park. The Park is divided into four clearly defined historical sites (1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s).

1830s Jones Stock Farm. Early settler life takes place at the 1830s Jones Stock Farm site. Activities include pioneer food demonstrations including cornbread, cobblers and stews, pioneer activities like making cornhusk dolls and grinding corn, Texas Revolution battle skirmishes and learning about farm animals. Pigs, chickens and oxen are all kept on site. Tours of the replica dog-trot cabin are given all day by members of the “Jones family.”

1860s Ryon Prairie Home. Visitors learn all about life in post-Civil War Texas at the 1860s Ryon Prairie Home site. Activities include Confederate and Union soldier camps, a Civil War battle re-enactment, historic food tasting, prairie home tours and interactive one-room schoolhouse programs.

1890s Davis Victorian Mansion. The waning days of the 19th century are the focus at the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion site. Visitors get to tour the grandiose Davis mansion (an original structure), watch live blacksmithing demonstrations, walk through the family cemetery, enjoy live music, learn to make calling cards, write with nib pens and enjoy food from many vendors stationed on the site’s outskirts.

The Brazos River Pickers played a tune for guests under the shade of the old oak trees in the yard of the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion.

The 1890s Sharecropper Farm is part of the Davis complex and portrays life as a freed slave during the Victorian era. The chuck wagon camp is also set up with food samples hot off the open fire. Several entertainment shows are performed in the 1890s oak grove.

1930s George Cattle Complex. Guests can participate in a real archeological dig around the George family home (original structure), take tours of the house, watch cowboys give cattle roping and dipping vat demonstrations and browse the selection of vendors’ craft and food items.

Tickets to Texian Market Days will be available on location the day of the event at $15 for adults and $10 for children ages five to 15. Children ages four and under are free!

For more information on becoming a sponsor or vendor at the event, visit texianmarketdays. com or call (281) 342-1256.

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orking out isn’t a one-size fits all, and Snap Fitness, 7746 Highway 6, between Sienna Plantation and Riverstone, knows exactly how to accommodate members with a variety of strength and fitness goals.

“We want this gym to be their own personal gym,” said Jordan Black, owner of the Snap Fitness in Sienna Plantation. “This gym meets everyone’s needs regardless of what they may be. We genuinely care for each person that walks in the door. I want people to understand there’s an athlete in them. Everyone has an inner athlete. It’s a great feeling when someone you see turns the corner and starts pushing themselves. It gives them a different outlook on life and makes them happy.”

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Snap, which is open to all hours of the day, has some high-technology features for members interested in classes like Yoga and Kickboxing.

Instead of a traditional instructor, there’s an electronic kiosk with 300 classes.

"We have a catalogue of workouts that we keep fresh, and we give our members the ability to reserve the workout room," Black said. "The members can do the workouts on their own or with a group. There's an element of privacy there, too."

Snap also has a tanning booth where customers can safely work on their tan.

Black said that he and his staff of trainers are willing to be as involved — uninvolved — in a member's fitness experience as requested.

"If people want to be motivated/held accountable, we're happy to do that," Black said. "We'll call people to remind them to show up if they ask to do that."

Snap also gives discounts to teachers, public safety employees and military personnel.

—Jordan Black The 34-year-old Black, who lives in Sienna Plantation, was an offensive lineman in the NFL for a decade, including a season with the Houston Texans in 2007.

Black trains high school athletes from Fort Bend Christian Academy — where he's the line coach — as well as Fort Bend ISD schools.

"What separates Snap from others is the athletic and performance training program," Black said. "The program is applicable to basketball or any other sport. We work with athletes to jump higher, run faster and be stronger."

Black, who played college football at Notre Dame and retired from the NFL two years ago, works directly with many of the football players. continues...

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"I show them a lot of technique stuff they've never been exposed to," Black said.

"I've trained with the best there is from college, forward. Work ethic is something that's very important for the athletes. We want them to go out and work for something instead of having a right to it.

Work ethic is a crucial part of being successful. Athleticism is just half the battle."

Snap is currently in the process of planning an addition to its building.

They're going to build a 2,000 square feet Mixed Martial Arts to the existing gym that's just a tad under 5,000 square feet.

Black said he's proud of the training staff with each trainer specializing in a unique area.

Roxy Hagy helps members turn around their personal fitness and well-being.

"She makes a commitment to fitness and being healthy," Black said. "She brings so much passion it's contagious."

Tim Payne is someone that Black describes as a "strength and conditioning/ power lifting guru."

"Ninety-five percent of high school kids lift wrong and put themselves at a greater risk for injury," Black said. "We teach them to do things right."

Devin Alexander is a new trainer who has a background in Mixed Martial Arts.

"MMA fighters come in, and they're always interested in the training," Black said. "MMA has completely taken over the fighting world. It's the future of fighting sports."

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program that will appeal to members of all ages and abilities.

"The thing I enjoyed the most about playing in the NFL was being part of something bigger than myself and being part of a brotherhood," Black said. "Crossfit is appealing and creates a bond between people. It gets people passionate about fitness, staying healthy and working out."

Black said Snap isn't just about becoming a stronger person, but noted that an increase in strength often pays dividends in the other areas, such as weight loss.

"Every other goal will fall into place when people get stronger," Black said.

Black, who played in the NFL at 315 pounds, discovered that first-hand when he slimmed down to 270.

"The fastest way to burn fat is to add more muscle," Black said.

Looking forward, Black is considering expanding to a new location, possibly in the Richmond/Rosenberg area.

Black said some of the skills involved in MMA are similar to those used in football, specifically for offensive and defensive linemen.

"You have the hand-to-hand fighting and body control that transfers to other sports," Black said.

Snap started in Minnesota in the late 1990s and arrived in Texas about five years ago. Some of the locations are corporateowned, while the location in Sienna is a franchise owned by Black.

Black also wants to create a Crossfit

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“Care to Chat” caring for kids on and off the playing field

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emorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is partnering with Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) to present Care to Chat, a free parent advice and information mini conference.

“Children look to their parents and other important adults in their lives for care, learning, and support as they grow through different stages in life,” said Pamela Shaw, strategic partnerships coordinator, Fort Bend ISD. “As parents, it’s important to arm yourselves with knowledge to help understand and communicate with your children as they encounter new experiences and learning opportunities.”

Care to Chat is a redesigned, adultsonly speaker series filled with helpful advice and information for parents and caretakers of all ages. Notable parenting and childcare experts, healthcare providers, and educators are participants in these in casual, but

informative panel discussions to offer new insights on a range of topics related to children, tweens, and teens.

In this season’s first Care to Chat event, Dr. Rehal Bhojani, family and sports medicine physician affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land leads a group discussion offering insights from a physician’s perspective on sports and school-related injuries in children of all ages.

Participants are then invited to break into three age-appropriate round-table discussions led by local educational experts.

Dr. Jerry Daniels, Owner of Daniels Educational Consulting will lead a discussion titled “Little Things That Can Make a Big Difference in College Preparation.” He will share strategies towards appropriate study habits and how to get your child to figure out a career doing something they like.

Debbie Elder, Owner and Director of Shady Oak Primary School, Author and

Public Speaker, will present “Your Kid has Enough Friends… But only One Set of Parents - Are You Doing Your Job?” Parenting is one tough job but also the most rewarding and satisfying! Come learn easy to implement strategies so you can provide your children with the guidance they deserve.

Also joining round-table discussion will be Teen Board members from the Oliver Foundation who will present real tips on what kids eat, what they like, and how they can eat healthy.

The event takes place on Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Fort Bend ISD Administration Annex Main Auditorium, located at 3119 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479. Come early to enjoy complimentary appetizers. The first 30 people will receive a free flu shot. All attendees will receive a free first aid kit.

The event is free and for adults only, but registration is required. Please register by calling 713.222.CARE (2273).

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First Choice Emergency Room opened its 17th Houston facility in Missouri City

Over the weekend First Choice Emergency Room opened its 17th Houston facility in Missouri City. To celebrate the opening, First Choice Emergency Room conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony with Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, the mayor of Missouri City and the Missouri City Fire Chief.

Also, Life Flight landed a helicopter and First Choice Emergency Room donated $5,000 Elkins High School.

First Choice Emergency Room (FCER. com) is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice Emergency Room is revolutionizing the delivery of emergency medical services for adult and pediatric emergencies by offering patients convenient, neighborhood access to emergency medical care.

First Choice Emergency Room facilities are innovative, freestanding, and fully equipped emergency rooms with a complete radiology suite of diagnostic technology (CT scanner, Ultrasound, and Digital X-ray) and on-site laboratory.

All First Choice Emergency Room locations are staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses.

First Choice Emergency Room has facilities in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Colorado Springs and Denver.

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Life Flight landed a helicopter and First Choice Emergency Room donated $5,000 Elkins High School.

Katy Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping Katy Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in South Texas, has welcomed Kate Spade New York Outlet and Fossil to its impressive retail line-up of more than 175 stores.

Located in Neighborhood 3 across from Rainforest Cafe, kate spade New York Outlet features brightly colored leather handbags, statement jewelry and fanciful apparel at unbeatable values.

Shoppers can enjoy 40% off the store’s entire collection excluding fragrances, plus receive a 20% off coupon while supplies last.

During the Labor Day Super Sale Weekend, guests can also take advantage of an additional 20% off storewide.

Fossil, located near Polo Ralph

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Lauren Factory Store, specializes in consumer lifestyle accessories that include an extensive line of men’s and women’s fashion watches, wallets, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and clothing. Now through Monday, Fossil is offering 30% off entire purchases.

Katy Mills’ Labor Day Super Sale Weekend will offer shoppers additional savings from popular stores, including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Michael Kors, New York & Company Outlet, Kenneth Cole Company Store, J.Crew Factory, Cole Haan and more. Shoppers are encouraged to pick up a Retailer Showcase at any of Katy Mills’ main entrances throughout the weekend.

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Fort Bend Exchange Club hosts another ‘Duck Golf’ Classic

This year the Duck Golf Classic will take place on Oct. 20, at Pecan Grove Country Club.

Exchange Club of Fort Bend are at work planning the 2014 Duck Golf Classic which will take place on Oct. 20 at Pecan Grove Country Club.

The Exchange Club of Fort Bend was known for the “’Duck Race” which used to be held at the Fort Bend County Fair, and although the club are no longer hosts the race, the members still wanted to have a “Duck” connection – something that “Quacky” the club mascot was delighted about! Katina Scott, Event Chair says “We wanted to give our club an identity and as so many people already knew us for the Duck Race this seemed like a great idea to carry the “Duck” theme through to our fundraising golf tournament.”

A new tradition will start at this year’s event. Taking its lead from the US Masters who present the ‘Green Jacket’ to the tournament champion, the Duck Golf Classic will award the ‘Duck Cap’ to the winning team members to wear with pride.

Club members believe this will be a “golden moment” for each player as they place the cap on their heads knowing that they have earned bragging rights for an entire year!

The Exchange Club of Fort Bend is

working to make our community a better place to live and is focused on the importance of family, community and country.

Last year the club was able to help a number of non-profit organizations in the community including; Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Literacy Council of Fort Bend, Champion Kids’ Camp, Fort Bend Rainbow Room, Fort Bend Seniors, ESCAPE Family Resource Center, Santa’s Exchange and Texana Center. Katina Scott, commented, “I am please to announce that we are off to a great start with the following sponsorships; Houston Methodist Sugar land Hospital Ace Sponsor; CHI St. Luke’s Sugar Land and Universal Weather - Double Eagle Sponsor; Kelly Orth - Drink Cart & Birdie Sponsor; John Healey and Early McClintic & McMillan, LLP - Birdie Sponsors; Kelli & Steve Metzenthin and Dr. Shareque & Soho Haque Hole Sponsors. Underwriters include; Safari Texas Ranch who are providing lunch for our golfers, H.E.B., Silver Eagle Distributors and Pepsi. We still have lots of sponsorship opportunities available for anyone interested, all you have to do is Ph: 281.714.6673 or visit our website, www. fortbendexchange.org.”

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New Texana Autism program opens Opening Celebration of the Children’s Center for Autism at Sugar Land took place on Sept. 4 and will serve Medicaid and low income families in the Sugar Land, Stafford and Missouri City Area.

The renovation of the building and the operation expenses are being funded through the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (1115 Waiver). However, community donations have also been received from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Fort Bend Cares, Fred & Mabel R. Parks Foundation to help equip and furnish the classrooms.

Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Director, Specialized Children’s Services said “The center has been specifically designed to meet the needs of children with an autism diagnosis. For example, children with an autism diagnosis often have difficulty generalizing to novel situations and have to be taught specifically how to respond in different environments.

To address this issue, we installed a wide-variety of different types of faucets, hand drying devices, soap dispensers, drinking fountains, and dining seating, etc. We use this variety as part of our applied behavior analysis intervention so that children are successful when they encounter different situations in the world. We are extremely pleased at the way the center turned out.

The only thing lacking at present is a playground, which will cost around $70,000. A playground is an important place for a child with an autism diagnosis to develop needed language, play, social skills, problem-solving, and motor skills, so we are hoping that the community will assist us in making this a reality.”

The center will also house the Texana Behavior Improvement Center programs and Therapy for Tots for children ages 0-3 years.

For more information about the Children’s Center for Autism contact P. 281.239.1497.

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Lee A. Palmer Receives 2014 Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice Award The Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHC&H) announced August 20 during their 45th annual meeting, Lee A. Palmer, Administrator of Consolidated Home Health Lee Palmer in Sugar Land, as the recipient of the Chairperson of the Year Award for his work in the home care community in Texas.

“I am pleased to award Lee with the Chairperson of the Year Award,” said Rachel Hammon, executive director of TAHC&H. “He is a true leader and is passionate about

making our industry the best it can be. He is a ‘can-do’ person who always steps up to the plate.”

For the last several years, Palmer has been an integral member of the TAHC&H Membership and Public Affairs committee. As Vice-Chair of the committee, he helped spearhead the TAHC&H Gifting Program that raises money for charities in Texas; helping to raise over $5,000 for the Texas food bank. He also founded the TAHC&H Young Professionals Organization (TYPO), a program to engage the younger members of TAHC&H and encourage them to step up into leadership roles within the association.

Local doctor awarded two state honors OakBend Medical Group’s Dr. Joe Anzaldúa has been named the Member of the Month by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. Anzaldúa has been in practicing family medicine in our area since Dr. Joe Anzaldúa 1985.

A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio, Anzaldúa chose family medicine because of the variety of medical care it offers. According to the doctor, “Family medicine provides a holistic approach to both wellness and illness care, which provides a perfect balance in my daily practice. I’ve always been intrigued with the psycho-social aspects of the family unit, both nuclear and extended – from delivering babies to discussing end-of-life issues with the family of an elderly Alzheimer’s patient.”

Anzaldúa firmly believes that one of the most important qualities a family physician should have is “allowing the patient to be a

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partner in their own health care. That means listening, caring, involving, and educating the patient.”

Additionally, Dr. Anzaldúa has been asked to serve on the Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Crisis Standards of Care Panel. This panel was tasked by Dr. David Lakey, Texas Commissioner of Health, to examine ethical issues and priorities related to standards of care during a public health emergency or disaster and to develop a framework specific to Texas.

Within the medical, legal, and ethical construct, this framework will address the provision of health and medical resources by emergency medical service personnel, hospitals, alternate care systems, and other public health and emergency management and response disciplines during times of crisis or scarce resource availability.

“I am honored to have been asked to serve on this Panel,” said Anzaldúa, “it is a wonderful opportunity for me to give back to the community.”

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FBISD names Michael Brassfield as new Director of Transportation Fort Bend ISD names Michael Brassfield as New Director of Transportation FORT BEND ISD - The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved Michael Brassfield as the new Director of Transportation at its August 11 Special Called Meeting. Brassfield has more than 30 years of experience in transportation, and as a former Assistant Director of Transportation, is no stranger to Fort Bend ISD. Brassfield most recently served as Coordinator of Transportation in Pflugerville ISD. Prior to that, he served as Director of Transportation for Manor ISD and General Manager of Transportation for Lubbock ISD. He also held supervisory positions in transportation at Frenship ISD, Seguin ISD and Waco ISD. “We are proud to have Mr. Brassfield rejoin the Fort Bend ISD transportation team,” said Max Cleaver, FBISD Chief Operations Officer. “Given his experience, knowledge and outstanding leadership abilities, I am confident he will help improve the quality of transportation services provided to our students.”

Brassfield has studied at Abilene Christian University, Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University. He currently serves on Transfinder’s Advisory Board and has also volunteered as a house parent to more than 45 children with the Children’s Home of Lubbock and the Texas Boys Ranch.

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IN NAMES THE NEWS

Memorial Hermann Medical Group Firethorne welcomes Family Medicine Physician Family medicine doctor Amber Kazi, M.D. has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group Firethorne.

Dr. Kazi graduated from King Edward Medical College and provides highly personalized care for patients of all ages.

Among the many conditions she treats, her special interests include preventive care, women’s and adolescent health, and dermatology.

Dr. Kazi joins family medicine physician Joshua DeFriece, M.D. She is now seeing patients at 2750 FM 1463, Suite 100, in Katy, TX 77494.

Appointments may be Amber Kazi, M.D. scheduled by calling 832.658.3010, or online through ScheduleNow at mhmg.memorialhermann.org.

Harish Jajoo elected president of TML Sugar Land Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Member Harish Jajoo has been elected president of Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 14 for the incoming term, which includes cities and municipalities in 17 county region all the way from Houston county to Matagorda county including cities of Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land.

As regional director of TML’s Region 14, the largest region in Texas, Jajoo will promote interest in municipal government on a regional level, facilitate the exchange of information among cities in the region, and assist the TML Board of Directors in formulating policy that represents the diverse interests of the state.

TML was formed in 1913 and now serves the needs and advocates the interests of more than 1,110 cities and towns comprising the membership.

More than 18,000 mayors, councilmembers, city managers, city attorneys and city department heads are members of the League. The TML has 16 regions.

“I am excited and honored to be elected to this key role within the Texas Municipal League and will focus my energy and atten-

tion on the range of needs and future direction for the Houston, Galveston and San Jacinto area region (Region 14),” said Jajoo, who also represents Sugar Land on TransporHarish Jajoo tation Policy Council (TPC) on the HoustonGalveston Area Council (HGAC).

The Transportation Policy Council (TPC) provides policy guidance and overall coordination of the transportation planning activities within the region.

Jajoo was elected to office in 2011, and currently serves as mayor pro-tem. He is vice-president of the Sugar Land Development Corporation and member of Economic Development Committee as well as on Council Task Force on Land Use. He is a member of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land and supports many charitable organization. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas and certified flood plain manager.

He and his wife, Shashi have two grown children, and have lived in Sugar Land since 1985.

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New Nursing and Rehabilitation facility opens in Missouri City Welcoming their first three residents, Windsor Quail-Valley Post-Acute Healthcare Center opened its doors in the Missouri City community Tuesday, Sept. 2. The first admission kicked off with Administrator Sam Pack driving resident Roger Bateman to the building in a bright red Camaro. Staff greeted Roger along with residents Long Duong and Zohra Begum at the door with applause.

Bateman said he and the other residents feel good about being at Windsor Quail Valley.

“It’s very nice and clean and the food is outstanding,” Bateman said. “The staff is very friendly and we enjoy the activities. Discussing history is our favorite past time.”

Administrator Sam Pack said this is the start of something special.

“This is an important day for our residents. This is now their home and all of us here at Windsor Quail Valley are excited to get to know them and their families,” Pack said.

The 120 bed facility offers 75 dually certified Medicaid/Medicare beds and 45 Medicare Certified beds. The building covers nearly 50,000 square feet and has a spacious therapy area for residents. Full-time and inhouse therapists offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy to the residents daily.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Brooke Myers or Mitchell Franz. Regency Post-Acute Healthcare System Media Relations.

picture of Zohra Begum arriving to the facility.

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he 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.

MEMBER

For membership information, contact: JULIETTE BLOOMER 281-566-2161 • juliette@fortbendcc.org

Welcome New Members

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Amazing Lash Studio

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Ann Le, Strategic Partner 15830 Southwest Freeway Suite 300 Sugarland, TX 77478 832-939-9159 www.amazinglashstudio.com Salons, Beauty

Aqua Texas, Inc.

Lonnie Foley, Area Manager 2211 Louetta Rd. Spring, TX 77388 281-651-0174 www.aquaamerica.com Water Utility Services

Asia Taktik LLC

Jenny Lin, Founder & CEO 16107 Kensington Drive, 432 Sugar Land, TX 77479 jenny.lin@asiataktik.com www.asiataktik.com Consultants, Policy

Chuy’s

Hilary Delling, Marketing Manager 320 Highway 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-277-0156 www.chuys.com Restaurants

Gitomer Certified Advisor David Bass, Performance Specialist 6218 Townsgate Circle Katy, TX 77450 713-703-5911 www.davidpbass.com Business Consultants

First Choice Emergency Room Sienna Plantation Claire Gibson, Marketing 8927 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-778-8240 www.fcer.com Health Care

Jason’s Deli

Katie Bowles, Sales Manager 15275 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-565-3737 www.Jasonsdeli.com Restaurants

Quest Integrity USA, LLC

Realm Real Estate Professionals Carolyn Lamb

Carolyn Charlton Lamb, Professional Realtor 14090 Southwest Freeway, Ste 102 Sugar Land, TX 77478 713-410-6293 www.har.com/carolynlamb Real Estate

Stargel Office Solutions

Mike Vengala, Document Management Consultant 4700 Blalock Rd. Houston, TX 77047 713-461-5382 x 150 www.stargel.com Consultants, Management

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Anthony Lane, Financial Advisor 2700 Post Oak Blvd., Ste 800 Houston, TX 77056 713-599-6759 www.home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/ Anthony.Lane Investment Advisors

Andrea Wolf, Administrative Assistant 10750 Cash Road Stafford, TX 77477 832-500-1001 www.questintegrity.com Engineering October 2014 H Fort Bend Business Journal

www.FortBendChamber.com

Call Juliette Bloomer for more information at 281-566-2161 or email Juliette@fortbendcc.org

Altus Hospice

11352 Sugar Park Lane • Sugar Land, TX www.altushospicecare.com

Kona Ice Sugar Land

Mobile Truck • Sugar Land, TX www.kona-ice.com

Renewal by Andersen

8900 Hwy 6, Inside of HEB • Missouri City, TX www.rbaeventshouston.com www.FortBendChamber.com

Murphy USA

9727 Highway 6 • Missouri City, TX www.MurphyUSA.com

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

To Schedule Your Business Ribbon Cutting

Naturally White Teeth Whitening

14019 SW Freeway, Ste 405 • Sugar Land, TX www.naturallywhitetx.com

Rita’s Ice Custard Happiness

1226 Museum Square, Suite 600 • Sugar Land, TX www.ritasofsugarland.com

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Success is just around the bend 1 YEAR

Active Pest Control Ted Lieb, 281-313-0654 Physicians ER Mission Bend Julie Carr, 281-258-4351 Young Leaders Campus - Sugar Land Nancy Hereford, 713-266-2936 Horizon Eye Care & Optical Alireza Somji, 281-265-3937 Taco Cabana - Missouri City Sharon Thompson, 281-499-2453

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

iSmile Specialists Victoria Markowitz, 281-447-6453

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Catholic Charities Beth Zarate, 281-202-6220 Mitchell & Duff, LLC. Amy Mitchell, 281-341-1718 Kelley’s Country Cookin’ Loretta Kelley, 281-277-3367 Energy Edge Consulting Robert Allwein, 713-300-0680 x705 Turquoise Grill & Bar Yilmaz “Jim” Dokuyuca, 281-937-7481 Conditioned Air Mechanical, LLC Scot Varnau, 281-561-6911

4 YEARS

Varec Biogas Russ Lapp, 281-564-0300

Edward Jones / Horton Peter Horton, 281-491-0244

Moody National Bank Saleem Afrooz, 281-998-3337

The Phoenix Design Group, Inc. Charlie Litchfield, 281-499-0600

2 YEARS

Colony Limousine of Sugar Land Hamid Mirabi, 281-265-5466

Community Health Choice, Inc. Karen Love, 713-295-5195 Blessed Be Hope for Three, Inc. Darla Farmer, 800-317-0787 The Old Trading Post Dave Vogelsang, 281-545-8064 Murphy Business & Financial Corporation Paul Hammonds, 832-377-6555 Quail Valley Family Dental Kruti Khara, 281-499-8340

3 YEARS

Radley Staffing, LLC Patsy Rodriguez, 281-201-2847

Staybridge Suites David Cobb, 281-302-6535 Senior Trust SR Alliance - Fort Bend Ronald Norsworthy, 281-207-5359 Sugar Creek Auto Performance Nick Dixon, 281-208-9100 Post Oak Bank Brian Tave, 713-439-3900

Milestone Member 5 YEARS - MILESTONE Children’s Museum of Houston Tracy Golden, 713-522-1138

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

7 YEARS

Post Oak Publishing, Inc. Michael Blalock, 713-952-1916

8 YEARS

H. Bradley Whatley, PC Brad Whatley, 281-494-8200 Gordon Richardson and Associates Gordon Richardson, 713-821-1700 Michael Rose, CPA, P.C. Michael Rose, 281-403-0730

9 YEARS

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

Milestone Member 10 YEARS - MILESTONE GreenScape Associates, LLC Justin Morales, 281-341-9975

11 YEARS

Camden Sugar Grove Julie Hansen, 281-240-3900 Second Mile Mission Center Sarah White, 281-261-9199 Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Dan Smith, 281-243-1000 Fort Bend Rotary Club Sunil “Sunny” Sharma, 713-956-9500

12 YEARS

Modern Spine, PLLC Kenneth J.H. Lee, 713-774-6337 HVJ Associates, Inc. Syed Jafar, 281-933-7388

Sterling Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sterling Carter, 281-240-3140

6 YEARS

Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Sugar Land Lailani Argao, 281-491-7777

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Fort Bend Junior Service League Laura Thompson, 281-636-6272

13 YEARS

Sugar Land Rotary Club Patrick Bullard, 281-207-1626

www.FortBendChamber.com

14 YEARS

Chick-fil-A at Missouri City Milton Kubala, 281-261-7100

16 YEARS

Laserzone Gary Wilhide, 281-277-2900 UHY Advisors William Hickl, III, 713-407-3837 Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation Gary Barrows, 281-240-3332

17 YEARS

Nectron International, Inc. Mark Kardoush, 281-240-2222

18 YEARS

RE/MAX Heritage - Burns Don R. Burns, CRS, 281-491-6274

PerryLee Home Health Care Services, Inc. Marion Tresvant, 281-491-2200

Milestone Member 20 YEARS - MILESTONE

Fort Bend ISD Community Partnerships Nancy Porter, 281-634-1100

26 YEARS

MMI Cindy A. Marion, 713-929-6900

Klotz Associates, Inc. Tom S. Ramsey, 281-589-7257

29 YEARS

21 YEARS

36 YEARS

Sterling Classic Homes Tom R. Neyland, 281-494-5353

BHGRE Gary Greene Nikki Owen, 281-980-5050 Flexicore of Texas Ben Carson, 281-437-5700

22 YEARS

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

23 YEARS

Colony Eye Care Center Robert A. Salchak, 281-265-2020

For membership information, contact: Juliette Bloomer 281-566-2161 juliette@fortbendcc.org

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Tarantino Properties David Sutton, 713-974-4292

2014 Sounds of the Season Celebrate the season with your staff and clients!

December 4, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Sweetwater Country Club 4400 Palm Royale Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479 with musical entertainment by: Jaime Casco

Corporate Table for 10: $500 Corporate Table for 8: $400 Individual Reservation: $35 Contact Juliette Bloomer at juliette@fortbendcc.org or 281-566-2161 for more information

www.FortBendChamber.com

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DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for August 2014. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 492 Assumed Names for month of August.

Obi Henry Hensure Motors 8323 Sonesta Point Ln 77083 Fatany Muhammad Z S.J. Enterprises DBA/ The Original Dilpasand Mithai Snacks & Juice Bar 867 Dulles Ave Suite G 77477 Frias Doralisia Moda Boutique 2827 Richmond St 77461 Dom & Ed Shalom Ventures LLC Golden Business Loans Three Sugar Creek Suite 100 77478 Cruz Yvonne Isadra Chulo’s Designer Cuts 4200 Ave H 77471 Loc 4200 Ave H 77471

Buster Yulanda Designs By Duchess 4027 E Teal Estates Cir 77545

Mangal Feda (+) Discount Auto Care 4307 Avenue H 77471

Villarreal Diane Plata Divilla Investments 3315 Kentucky St 77471

Ramaswamy Karthik Sundar Om Lifeworks 4022 Angel Springs Dr 77479

Williams Ashley Fort Bend Fury 3131 Chesterfield Ln 77477

Owens Rocklnd J J & T Cattle Company 2915 Macha Rd 77485

Logan E Dewayne (+) Authority Fitness 20626 Cottage Heath Ln 77407

Alvarez Jose A (+) Fort Bend Garage Doors 1800 FM 1640 #307 77469

Chronalysis Group LLC Leanchops 2002 Master Lane 77459

Muhimuzi Emmanuel Multimuzi 7002 Bissonnet 77074

New Country Inc San Antonio Rose 11755 S Highway 6 77498

Allen James H Knowlege - First Career Institute 2651 Cartwright Ste C 77459

Resuriz Aurora L Mhi Coatings & Finishes 2435 N Main St 77477

Arvelaez Lauren (+) Global Deco 1226 W Grand Pkwy S Apt 414 77494

Fierro Pearlita Pearl Fierro 1846 Snake River Rd N & K Daughters LLC (+) Super Food Mart 7323 West Fuqua 77489 Grimm Eric H Texas Mainstream Distributors 3010 Dogwood Knoll Tr 77471

Wells Martha L (+) Whimzeys 1110 Wellshire Dr 77494 Sunday Robinson LLC Katson Plumbing 7224 W Fuqua Suite D 77489

Guerrero Jesusita V W. A. R. Hoggs Of Oinkerburg 123 FM 359 77406

Sowards Mary Kathleen Shamrock & Stein Communications 214 E Sutton Square 77477

Patel Mukeshbhai K Diamond M K 8514 Hidalgo Dr 77469

Rauda Carlos CRC Services 1300 4Th St 77471

Starr David F Katy Pet Nannies 23203 S Warmstone Way 77494

Sumair Inc GNC Woodbridge Shopping Center 11557 South Hwy 6 77478

Porter Tyler Knights Baseball Camp 3306 Glenn Lakes 77459

Tisdale Colleen M (+) Tisdale Productions 1614 Deerfield Crt 77406

Martinez Luz A (+) Precision Remodeling & Design By L & L 1201 Dulles Ave #4302 77477

Nguyen James MoneymethodmissouriCity.Com 5035 Cotter Lake Dr 77459

Landaverde Melvin (+) Wall Solutions 2001 Karbach 77092

Robotics Revolution LLC Katy Robotics Academy 5303 S Mason Rd 1113 77450

Driftwood Vacation Real Estate (+) Roth Realty 500 Ironwood Forest Dr 77469

Perkins Vincent K Kp Lawn Service 2302 Bright Meadows 77489

Robotics Revolution LLC Sugar Land Robotics 5303 S Mason Rd 1113 77450

Kimbrell Andy (+) Sport Performance 650 Stafford Run 77477

Mann Darrell Mann Cattle Company 4585 Sheraton Circle 77423

Baker Kaylah Sharvey (+) Born 2 Be (B2b) Entertainment 6804-E Hwy 6 South PMB # 337 77083

Flood Spine Clinic Active Health 16629 Southwest Fwy 77479

Romero Jesus Mauricio Zeus Official Clothing 13442 Linden St 77498

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The National Wild Turkey Federation Inc (+) Brazos Longbeards Chapter Of The National Wild Turkey Federation 770 Augusta Road Edgefield South Carolina 29824

Wechie Vivian B Career Image 3014 Blue Lagoon Ct 77459 Wechie Vivian B Career Image Business Management & Consulting 3014 Blue Lagoon Ct 77459 Pina Domingo Jr Sonny’s Place 10903 Hwy 90-A West 77435 Chhatrapati Rajesh (+) House Of Friends 2214 Squire Dobbins Dr 77478 Mcneal-Ibikunle Tammie Sugar Land Elite Volleyball 2918 Richland Spring Ln 77479

Ziomek John Jerzi Boy Productions 2606 Cotton Circle 77489

Welch Stephan A Taste Of Tea 6110 Arthington 77053 Kimbrough Wanda Tanner (+) Denmark - Lewis - Porter Family Reunion 826 Turtle Creek Drive 77489

Randall Damiola The Wardrobe (+) Vanallen Meghan (+) 19830 FM 1093 Ste 901 77407 Sweet Pea Storks 24443 Silverton Valley Ln 77494 Powell Printess Jr (+) Loett Lawn Care Sweepco Ltd 13911 Cravenridge Dr 77083 Sweet and Sassy 2268 Lone Star Drive 77479 Ross Christopher Deonta C.D.R. Hauling and Frank Visioner Enterprises Transportation Service Chimaobi Frank N 6715 Maczali Dr 77489 8006 Durhan Run Ln 77407 Donnelly Chris (+) 359 Vapor and E-Cig Lounge 902 FM 359 77406 Rollins Jared Raise The Bar 586 Lynnwood Dr 77489 Rafique Salman Onspot Fix 10350 Lands End Dr Apt 2707 77099 Royal Beauty Inc J. Ranae & Co. 3219 Hwy 6 77478 Fidelis Capital Investments LLC Fidelis Capital Investments LTD 23922 Cinco Village Cntr Blvd Ste 200 77084 Burnett Edward J (+) Eddie Jay’s Cleaning Services 71 Ember Branch 77459 Lomnick Monica Lomnick1 and Associates Inc 2043 Greencrest Dr 77489

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Jaam Industries, LLC Hot Tubs Of Katy 22136 Westheimer Pkwy #616 77450 Parker Kyle Kp Towing 4803 Tulip Trail Ln 77469 Hall Stacey (+) Cutie Salon (+) 2745 Town Center Blvd #187 77479 Desmarteau Stephen M Tri-Fac Construction Services 2414 Turtle Creek Dr 77459 St Croix Ventures LLC Pane E Vino Trattoria and Pizzeria 8945 S Fry Road Ste A 77494 Copeland Early Jr New Covenant Grand Lodge Of Texas A.F.&A.M./ A.P.R.M.M. 4422 W Thunderwood Cir 77545

DBA (Assumed Names) Copeland Early Jr Elite Catering 4422 West Thunderwood Cir 77545

Data Beat (+) = More Names

Bonner Gary Wayne Jumpshot Trades 307 William Morton Dr 77406

Sandoval Paula A & P Enterprises 1911 Oaklawn St 77498

Rivas Diana Farm & Growers 13502 Peters Rd 77461

Do Judy Uyen (+) Regal Nail 345 Highway 6 77478

Lexington Health LLC Lexington Dialysis 16035 Lexington Blvd 77479

Young Tiffany L (+) The Hot Damn Tamale Factory (+) 3515 Stratford Plaza Ln 77498

Buenrostro Brian BRB Enterprises 11539 S Kirkwood 77477

Lexington-Cordes Property LLC Lexington Medical Plaza 16035 Lexington Blvd 77479

Mamou Russell (+) Positive Changes Mentoring 1119 Peacham Ct 77545

Chaney Johnny (+) J & P Independent Living Facility (+) 15410 Willview Rd 77489

O’neal Julius O’neal Delivery 12026 Pecan Meadow 77071

Smith Christopher Loren (+) Proinitinitive 3502 Belmont Shore Ln 77459

Zuniga Janie Jz Medical Billing & Collections 2415 Fall Meadow Dr 77459

Bradshaw Lola Lola’s B Hair 12623 Bethany Bay Dr 77584

Mukherjee Rose Rose’s Boutique 538 Newington Lane 77499

64 Ventures LLC Redrum Paintball 1800 E Hwy 90A 77406 Lamai Celestina Love Assembly International Church 20242 Benton Springs Ln 77407 Vietnom LLP Chez Beignet 37016 Hwy 6 South 77478 Flores Antonio Munguia Aeros Property Service 516 N Rusk 77488 BA Malick BA Distribution 7406 Timber Ridge Ln 77479

Helffrich Lisa Medora Real Deal Nutrition 1211 Misty Lake Ct 77498

Petersen Julio III Jpete Production Company 7115 S Mason Road Apt 1622 77407

Wallace Tiffany C Purpose Dance Academy 6235 Mchard Rd Ste 200 77053

Warren Jennifer Before The Launch 15015 W Airport Blvd Apt 912 77498

Miles Cari Miles In Style Travel 8006 Summit Cliff Ct 77407

Kimrey Construction Lc The Red Barn Saloon (+) 5406 Hwy 36S 77471

Agun Ademola Lewis Still Sunnyside Please God Records 10531 Chapel Hill Dr 77099

Franklin Carol Gentry Cleaning Services 1411 Hickory Lake Dr 77545

Bowers Luisa (+) Lit Oven Cakery 2927 Helding Park Ct 77494

Ula’s Sienna Group LLC Ula’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 9009 Highway Six S 77459

Walker Demetria L Doorkeepers, LLC P O Box 71134 77271-1344

Churchman Desiree Extended Hands 7311 San Pablo Dr 77083 Gardner Thomas Thg Project Manager Box 552 7741 Granillo Jose Greener Future Grading & Excavating 3611 Kansas St 77545 Ward Steven TTOLAB 27170 Harvest Pointe Ln 77494

Greatwood Dental Assiting Program Inc Greatwood Dental Assiting Program 19875 Soutwest Frwy Ste 120 77479 Muhammad Sonya Get It Done Foundation 3902 Glen Cove Circle 77459 Muhammad Sonya Touched By An Angel 3902 Glen Cove Circle 77459 Nwabeke Christina Spontaneous Travel 7438 Castleview Lane 77489

Tolds Anthemiece (+) Lashell’s Plus Services 1618 Thornbrook Dr 77489 Swindell Stacey The Workout Fitness System (+) 4314 Crow Valley Dr 77459 Weiss Richard S Texas Independent Electronics 14019 Sw Fwy #301 77478 Hoold Gwendolyn Fabgrab Fashion Rentals Camille Jairus (+) Jaiant Transportation 9327 Keegans Wood 77083 Cox Kelly K K & K’s Handyman Services 12942 Jebbia 77477

Borrego Eddie Jr Rcs Republic Construction Services 1818 Terence 77477 Garcia Ricardo A Mana Hvac 1411 Bentwood Dr 77489 Arnold Brandon Strength First Fitness 7145 Reading Rd Apt 204 77471 Obisanya Temitope (+) Upallnite Luxe Cosmetics 1218 Blue Diamond Dr 77489 Campbell Brenda T Camjam Professional Services 6222 Presidio Dr 77053 Tyler Valerie Pure Talents 2106 Fall Meadow Dr 77459 Fortner Lauren (+) Lauren Fortner Photography 911 Ferndale Lane 77406 Alanis Michael Auto Alarm Master 4215 Tristan Ridge Ln 77449 Ireroa Nicholas Health Care Project (Non Profit) 22810 W Waterlake 77406 Olise Michael Rosmic Auto International 2406 Padgett Ct 77498 Hall Anthony Doctors Outreach Connection 10327 Gulfstream Lane 77498 Riner Courtney They’re So Cute 601 Park Place Blvd Apt 215 77469 Coleman Lamonica (+) Ja’moni 11601 Shadowcreek Parkway #111-236 77584

Waldroff W B Jr (+) W D Enterprises 7803 Brinkmeyer 77461

Pickney Sherrell Vanity Winx 11025 Larkwood Dr #2021 77096

Lyvers Cody (+) Exotic Kennel Club 26118 Flinton Dr 77406

Hernandez Felipe De Jesus F&F Trucking (+) 2318 Edgedale 77489

Ahsan Agha Excel Autos 10811 E Clodine Rd 77407

Allen Kevin Earl Jr Topwise Records9 Secretariet Dr 77477

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Guilamo Martin (+) Green Cares Lawn Services 26822 Prairie Ln 77494 Munoz Cristina (+) Epic Ice Cream 1202 Mayweather Ln 77406 Rodriguez A Noe Concept Services 4827 E Laureldale Dr 77041 Gutierrez Rosalba D Complete Breastfeeding 10039 Plantation Mill 77459 Mabry Candice Mabry’s Lawn Care 1926 Wood Trails Ct 77489 Conlu Enterprises LLC Postnet 13837-A SW Freeway 77478 Durden Theadis Jr The New Family Life Center (+) 2431 Buttonhill Dr 77489 Golden Yolanda Blount Impressive Hair Strands 1110 FM 2234 Ste 500 77477 Dunn George R Jr G & M #1 Trucking Company (+) 14410 Almeece 77045 R T JOI Inc Storm Guard Of Western Houston 19830 FM 1093 Suite 2201 77407 Haywood Steven T Haywood and Company 6010 Hard Rock Lane 77469 Haywood Steven T Haywood-Dade Financial Services 6010 Hard Rock Lane 77469 Haywood Steven T Professional Trades and Services Company 6010 Hard Rock Lane 77469 Greater Houston Tamil School (+) Sugar Land Tamil School 800 Brooks Street 77478 Bratcher Leonard Cerulean Sky 1110 Braesridge #728 77071 Dodd Larry Psalm 1 Logistics 8110 Creekbend Dr 101 77071

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Data Beat

September 2014 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

2014 Payments To Date

2013 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

47,829.77 9,456.72 85,367.00 928.49 78,851.83 636,499.15 40,225.08 2,876.08 5,407.87 434,986.09 1,456,956.24 18,270.39 1,028,482.43 3,930,842.77 2,193.13

39,532.09 9,573.67 69,469.94 947.01 102,627.95 607,961.31 36,181.65 3,480.80 4,580.24 335,449.36 1,120,856.92 17,223.83 1,313,603.80 3,451,125.75 4,265.78

20.98% -1.22% 22.88% -1.95% -23.16% 4.69% 11.17% -17.37% 18.06% 29.67% 29.98% 6.07% -21.70% 13.90% -48.58%

392,728.77 79,805.68 715,618.27 8,704.08 827,082.65 5,935,711.50 359,683.03 41,012.78 43,097.59 3,656,079.82 12,361,707.30 128,793.04 11,937,179.23 36,674,166.60 23,215.19

329,255.38 75,587.56 581,212.19 7,735.44 847,342.30 5,507,908.87 307,495.65 32,159.84 41,350.62 3,407,517.67 10,407,843.66 156,868.65 12,181,028.61 32,948,220.95 25,219.09

19.27% 5.58% 23.12% 12.52% -2.39% 7.76% 16.97% 27.52% 4.22% 7.29% 18.77% -17.89% -2.00% 11.30% -7.94%

COUNTY TOTAL

7,779,173.04

7,116,880.10

9.30%

73,184,585.53

66,856,746.48

9.46%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - September 2014 Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state.

City

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

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Net Payment This Period

52,827,425.35 23,972,548.22 20,488,925.65 14,457,225.95 9,997,584.07 7,232,183.35 6,557,956.50 6,283,624.00 6,238,369.24 5,880,328.70 5,585,743.18 5,746,215.10 5,497,910.39 4,715,748.68 4,967,547.85 4,363,688.98 3,930,842.77 3,987,984.95 3,820,066.38 3,363,569.42

Comp Payment Prior Year

49,457,598.28 22,830,271.31 19,273,275.23 13,185,259.90 9,252,530.35 7,291,223.07 6,285,086.93 5,718,812.97 5,506,374.24 5,840,743.26 5,704,037.45 4,770,531.64 4,478,903.97 4,782,006.14 4,506,062.22 3,894,522.60 3,451,125.75 3,318,670.36 3,431,974.97 3,172,953.56

% Change To Date

6.81% 5.00% 6.30% 9.64% 8.05% -0.80% 4.34% 9.87% 13.29% 0.67% -2.07% 20.45% 22.75% -1.38% 10.24% 12.04% 13.90% 20.16% 11.30% 6.00%

2013 Payments To Date

480,445,119.88 227,771,618.21 191,214,508.43 136,123,729.34 93,801,255.93 70,184,620.61 60,451,090.38 59,447,683.58 56,426,838.87 54,242,688.13 52,098,607.68 51,000,313.30 49,705,862.93 47,417,249.05 46,570,128.19 42,734,856.27 36,674,166.60 33,762,802.01 33,433,580.47 30,382,334.46

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2012 Payments Change

456,223,646.60 199,411,398.33 180,947,933.42 125,209,986.79 88,489,134.43 71,868,350.79 56,744,093.87 57,219,750.54 52,482,412.42 52,425,543.65 51,218,835.14 43,942,010.98 43,685,327.23 46,726,240.23 44,476,382.13 39,341,042.58 32,948,220.95 29,816,274.46 32,594,509.13 30,670,959.88

Percent

5.30% 14.22% 5.67% 8.71% 6.00% -2.34% 6.53% 3.89% 7.51% 3.46% 1.71% 16.06% 13.78% 1.47% 4.70% 8.62% 11.30% 13.23% 2.57% -0.94%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

MISSOURI CITY 1675 21/2 Texas Pkwy

Commercial Building

$2,961,412

11906 N Garden St

Commercial Building

$900,000

5850 Hwy 6

Commercial Building

$44,175

Taco Cabana/One Stop Contracting

953 Pheasant Valley Dr 100

Commercial Building

$48,000

Millis Development & Const

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial & Residential)

08/01/14-08/31/14

$10,494,381

3103 Sweetwater Blvd

Commercial New

$12,958,400

17500 W Grand Pkwy S

Commercial New

$1,605,289

1216 Eldridge Rd

Commercial Addition

$472,500

1216 Eldridge Holdings, LP/ Millis Development & Con (GC)

18211 University Blvd

Commercial Addition

$21,625

Sugar Land Ranch Dvmt LLC/Millis Development & Con (GC)

16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 70B

Commercial Addition

$28,721

First Colony Mall, LLC/AGW Interiors, Inc

19875 Southwest Fwy Ste 290

Commercial Buildout

$47,750

KM-TS Greatwood LLC/PLK Services

11929 University Blvd Ste 1E

Commercial Buildout

$72,000

Global Sugar Land I, LLC/FLAAH Constyruction

7616 Bransford PL Ste 310

Commercial Buildout

$200,000

1227 Museum Square Dr #E

Commercial Buildout

$30,000

16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 550

Commercial Buildout

$332,891

Methodist Hospital/South Coast Const Services Inc

16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 570

Commercial Buildout

$129,355

Methodist Hospital/South Coast Const Services Inc

1410 Crabb River Rd

Commercial Remodel

$112,000

SCP 2002D-6 LLC/Walkcon LTD

4621 Austin Pkwy

Commercial Remodel

$48,531

Northside Properties Inc/Jairus Construction

13213 C Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$47,393

Sugar Creek Baptist Church/Evans Construction

19875 Southwest Fwy Ste 205

Commercial Remodel

$15,000

KM-TS Greatwood, LLC/Victor’s Construction

2334 Old Mill Rd

Commercial Remodel

$133,800

12946 Dairy Ashford Rd Ste 370

Commercial Remodel

$10,947

Gupta Sugar Land Plaza Limited/

16655 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$60,000

TMH Medical Office Buildings/ J T Vaughn Construction

1111 State Hwy 6 Ste 70

Commercial Remodel

$13,944

HC Sugar Land Owner LLC/G & C Contractors, Inc

One Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 618

Commercial Remodel

$31,009

Parkway Portfolio I LLC/Luna Brothers Inc

101 Southwestern Blvd Ste 110-B

Commercial Remodel

$12,400

Mueller Hldings LP/Michael A Freeman Construction

One Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 850

Commercial Remodel

$9,600

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 310

Commercial Remodel

$65,750

Realty Associates Fund IX, LP/Hermes Commercial Contractors

2333 Town Center Dr Ste 200

Commercial Remodel

$35,000

Offices at Creekside LTD/Sundance Construction Co (GC)

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste

Commercial Remodel

$23,000

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/Sage Commercial Group

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

08/01/14-08/31/14

$16,516,905

Metro City Construction, LP Tabernaculo De Vida Church Inc/RJ Madden Inc

SUGAR LAND Diocese of galveston-Houston/Brookstone, L P Memorial Hermann Hospital/Forney Construction

Brandford Place Medical Special/American Commercial Contractor NNP-Telfair LP/Budget Construction Services

Haber Samuel & Eva/Atlantic Building Consultant

Parkway Portfolio I LLC/Luna Brothers Inc

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Accounting / QuickBooks Experts

VM Wasek CPA, LLC 281-435-7147 www.CPAonDemand.net Got QuickBooks? QuickBooks is all we do. We are Fort Bend’s top QuickBooks experts certified

by Intuit. Customized QuickBooks training, set up, consulting, conversions, and integrations.

QuickBooks bookkeeping and accounting services. QuickBooks extreme makeovers.

We work with all versions of QuickBooks – Enterprise, Premier, Pro, and Online. Free up your time and let us worry about the numbers.

Visit our website to schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.

Christeen Seymour, CPA 281-969-7976 Phone www.cscpaservices.com 13110 S. Gessner Rd, Ste 100 713-410-3778 Cell Services: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Services, Individual and Business Tax Return Preparation, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, QuickBooks Setup and Training, Contract Controller/CFO. Advertising

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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.

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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.

Advertising Specialties

Business Spirit Promotional Products / Wearables 281-208-1100 www.BusinessSpirit.com 2839 North Main,Stafford,Texas - Over 492,000 items that carry your name ,logo, and contact info. Everything from pens, caps, cups, crystal, gifts, awards, thank you items, food gifts and most clothing items - sell on your behalf without ever making a sound. Keep your name in front of your clients! PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS IN A TIMELY FASHION AT A FAIR PRICE. Not just pretty words - Business Spirit’s Mission

Statement! Try our website, if you can’t find what you are looking for call Susan, she will locate it for you. Susan@BusinessSpirit.net.

Air Conditioning

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

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

Alterations & Tailoring

LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS 281-242-3193 www.lizstailor.com 3626 Highway 6 South (In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478. Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at liz@ lizstailor.com.

Auto Repair / Maintenance

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

Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol.

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com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 210,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating.

Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

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

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

Banks

The State Bank of Texas 281-494-6686 www.tsbot.com nickiblack@tsbot.com. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-4946747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you!

Computer Solutions

RED BUTTON Computer Solutions, LLC 281-606-5848 or 832-535-2665 www.redbuttoncs.com service@redbuttoncs.com Let us revitalize your computer without replacing it! Maybe you don’t need a new computer, maybe just a power supply or software cleanup! Computer Technical support, Consulting and Training Insured, Low Cost, House Calls, Father and Son Team.

Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre 281-403-5900 (General) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com The Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre offers 36 holes of championship golf, full practice facilities and gorgeous event venues. After your round, stop by the Bluebonnet Grille for a cold drink and a satisfying meal. The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com. Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, Texas 77459.

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

Dialysis

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

Economic Development

The Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) www.KatyEDC.org 281-396-2200 The Katy Area conomic Development Council (Katy Area EDC, a 501 (c) 6 non-profit corporation, is

a full service economic development corporation representing the Katy ISD area (Katy Area). Katy Area EDC : recruits new businesses, helps retain and expand existing businesses, helps create new businesses, facilitates the construction of business infrastructure and helps improve the quality of place and quality of life of the Katy Area.

Sugar). CBC offers Sales, Service, New & Used, Rentals (daily, monthly or yearly) and Parts for two lines of products, GOLF CARTS and MOBILITY SCOOTERS. Authorized Dealer for Merits and Pride Mobility products. We rent all sizes of golf carts from 2-8 seaters and also short- and long-cargo boxes.

Education

Knowledge-First Empowerment Center 281-499-8315 www.knowledge-first.org Providing Academic Services Enhancing Educational Values The Knowledge-First Empowerment Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit accredited educational school which prepares learners to meet today’s educational demands and the systemic challenges of tomorrow. For learners kindergarten through 12 grade, we provide homework assistance and after school tutoring in all subjects. For high school students who are behind with their high school credits, we have an evening program where they can receive their credits and we send the successfully completed grade back to their home school. We believe, as did Plato, that the purpose and ultimate value of education is not to stick thoughts into the pupils’ head, but to inspire them to think for themselves.

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

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 Fax 281-494-1189 www.cbcgolfcarts.com; www.mobilityscooters. com. chris1001@windstream.net, 203 Ulrich Street, Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Behind Imperial

Glass Block/Showers/Windows

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.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Country Clubs & Golf Courses

Home Care Assistance

Senior Helpers Non-Medical Home care 281-914-4088 www.seniorhelpers.com/sugarland-tx 4915 South Main Street, Suite 116, Stafford, Texas 77477. Professionally trained caregivers to care for your loved ones at home. Whether you need assistance 24/7 or just few hours a day our office is here to help. Our service options are flexible and customizable to your specific situation. Your care plan can be a combination of any of the following service offerings: Companion Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, House Keeping, and Personal Care.

Home Health Care

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

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Ice Cream Specialties

Live Music

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

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

SouthernIceCreamTX.com or call Michelle at 281-499-9837.

musicSource, Inc. - 281-242-3049 281-204-7716 - Cell ramusica@windstream.net Set the mood with LIVE MUSIC at your next event. Vince Ramos and The Continental Combo will provide music for your Gala Event or a casual Oldies Party. One Man Band to 8 pc.

MusicSource, Inc. will provide Acoustic Music and any genre including Rock-n-Roll, C&W, Jazz, Dixieland and Holiday Music. European and Hispanic International Theme Music? Luau, Pool Party, Margarita Party.......etc. Let’s have Fun. Give us a call. Outdoor events? No problem, we have portable power. Call or e-mail Vince Ramos 281-242-3049 ramusica@wndstream. net.

Magazine

Insurance Agencies

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Prince Benefits Group • 281-325-0384 www.princebenefitsgroup.com Insurance Agency, that works with individuals & companies to purchase health, dental, vision, life & 401K. We represent Aetna, BCBS, United Healthcare, Guardian, Humana, Principal and many others. Don’t pay a 2014 TAX Penalty for being uninsured due to the new Healthcare Reform laws. Call us for affordable credible coverage.

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

Jewelers

Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:00-6:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

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 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.

Nature’s Pest Control

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

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

Newspaper

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

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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.

Pest Control

Austin Exterminating Co., Inc. 281-342-4328 2714 Avenue I, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 CA00566484 • TPCL 148. Owner operated Monday - Friday. Pest Control Company specializing in service designed for customers who are looking for something different. “We don’t just spray baseboards.”

Pharmacies

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

Physicians

Immunizations & Drug Testing The IMUnization Clinic West 281-229-9664 • S.W. 281-313-7468 www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com. West: 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 519, Houston, Texas 77084, S.W. 3727 Greenbriar Dr., Suite 403, Stafford, TX 77477- Vaccines for children and adults for school, fertility, work, immigration, or travel needs. Daytime, Evening, and Saturday hours and no wait appointments

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. Valuation

Real Estate

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: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and 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.

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

Business Valuation Professional 713-877-8160 Business Valuation Professional with 15 years experience. Applies income, market, and asset based approaches to determine your Company’s worth. Operating entities and professional practices. Very reasonable fees. Tom Branch, 713-877-8160.

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!

Keep up with all the weekly

NEWS! Delivered every Wednesday over 35,000 homes and businesses for almost 32 years

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available. Vaccine titers and Drug Testing for individuals or corporations. Certified Drug Testing Center & CDC Designated Yellow Fever Provider. We perform oral HIV testing also. Mobile onsite clinics available for churches and corporations. We are now in network with Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Water Softening and Purification Systems

RS Water Service 281-416-9353 www.rswaterservice.com info@rswaterservice.com R & S Water Service is a Full Service Licensed Water Treatment Company. We offer Cost-Effective 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 Fort Bend County & Katy Area. Prices reflect the average cost of a three-course dinner for one person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. $$$$=Very Expensive ($60 & Up). $$$=Expensive ($40-$60). $$=Moderate ($20-$40). $=Inexpensive (Under $20) . FB=Full Bar. WB=Serves Wine & Beer.

Bombay Palace Do you want to savor some of the best Indian food in all Bombay of Fort Bend, surrounded by Palace elegant furnishings, a majestic mahogany full-service bar and soothing background music? You can also book your very own private wine room that seats up to 14. Bombay Palace offers fine dining at affordable prices. Savor two of their finest dishes: Rack of Lamb that is skillfully marinated with ginger, garlic and our secret spices or the fabulous Chilean Sea Bass that is topped with a garlic spinach. Both dishes are served for under $20. Bombay Palace is open seven days a week for lunch: M-F – 11:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Brunch – 11:30-3:00 p.m. and then again for dinner every day from 5:3010:00 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, come in and enjoy either the delicious Tawa Special or Chat Corner. We cater for any sized party! Book your holiday party now. We promise you won’t be disappointed!

15295 SW Freeway, Sugar Land, 281-325-0071, www.bombaypalacesugarland.com. $$ • FB Cafe India Come enjoy the best Indian food in Fort Bend County!

Sultan Momin is not only the friendly owner but also one of the experienced chefs in this quiet, very clean family-owned restaurant. Cafe India offers an excellent, fresh lunch buffet selection from 11:00-2:45 every day (except closed on Tuesday). From MondayThursday, come in and have an a-la-carte dinner and then enjoy a free dessert! Cafe India has not only received excellent reviews but is affordable and specializes in catering for any event. There is no better Tandoori Chicken, flavorable vegetable samosas, lamb dishes or biryani in town! Cafe India offers an excellent meal selection for two or four people. Cafe India is also open for dinner Monday, Wednesday,

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Thursday and Sunday from 5:00-9:30 p.m., and then on Friday and Saturday from 5:00-10:00 p.m.

Affordable, fresh, authentic Indian food while also offering wine and beer in a relaxed atmosphere.

Cafe India is located at 2319 Williams Trace, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Call 281-565-5881 or visit www. cafe-india-restaurant.com. $ • WB Duranni’s Tandoor n Grill “Service with a Smile” Indian, Pakistani, and Meditarranean Cuisine.

Finest Desi Restaurant with great ambiance.

Elegant Banquet Hall seats up to 150 guests.

12 ft. screen and video screen. State of the art surround sound system. Light musical evening in the banquet hall (Free event for almost Friday evenings) Free Wi-Fi nice patio. Party trays orders to go. Open 7 days a week. Lunch buffet Mon. Fri. 11: 30-3:30 p.m. Weekend Brunch Saturdays and Sundays. 11:30- 3:30 p.m., Mon. to Wed. 11:30 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Thursday to Sunday 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., 10581 South Highway 6, Sugar Land, Texas 77498 (at the corner of South Highwy 6 and West Belfort). $$ Hoggs n’ Chicks At Hoggs & Chicks, we have a casual atmosphere for everyone’s dining pleasure. We serve a delicious and original French/Southern influenced cuisine that satisfies those with ‘Small Bites’ to those with a Larger Appetite. As we like to say; “Southern Fried with a French Twist” – Frédéric Perrier (chef)!

Hours Monday-Thursday 11:00am – 8:30pm, Friday 11:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 10:30am – 9:00pm, Sunday 10:30am – 8:00pm. Saturday and Sunday Brunch 10:30 – 2:00pm. We now have Shakes, Smoothies, and Frozen Lemonades. 8817 October 2014 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

Highway 6, Suite 900, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

281-778-4644. Visit us online at www.hoggsnchicks. com. $$ 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 QQ China Cafe QQ China Cafe, a family owned Restaurant, has been serving a variety of oriental cuisines for over 3 years, Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, and Mongolian. Only 100% vegetable oil is used and you will never find MSG. Located between Sienna Pkwy. and Fort Bend Pkwy. on Highway 6 in Missouri City., QQ China Cafe is open 7 days a week.

Visit for a quiet, quaint, enjoyable lunch or dinner and take out is always available. Sunday - Thursday, 11AM - 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11Am - 10:30PM, 10330 Hwy. 6 #G Missouri City, TX . 77459. Call 281-431-7777 or 281-431-7773. www.QQchina.webs.com $ Regal Seafood Lounge “The Freshest Seafood “Hong Kong Cantonese. Open 7 Days a week, Sunday- Thursday 11: 00- 10:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday 11:a.m.11:00 p.m. 12350 Southwest Freeway , Stafford, Tx. 77477. (Between W. Airport and S. Kirkwood) Phone 281-494-8888. $ $ continued, on page 44

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

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Supper 6 Buffet “Biggest Selection in town”with 10 Buffet tables. Chinese, American, Sushi, Hibachi Grill and Chocolate Fountains. Banquet and Party Room Available. Open 7 Days 11a.m.-10 p.m. Senior Citizen Discount. 5425 Hwy 6 South Suite A100, Missouri City, Tx. 77459 (Across from Kohl’s near Riverstone Blvd.) Phone 832-539-6633. $

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

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

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

• Private Party Room available for Mixers,

Socials & Networking • Watch live hockey , figure skating or public skating while dining Current Hours Of Operation: Mon: 4:00 pm 10:00 pm, Tue - Wed: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am, Thu: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Fri: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 16227 Lexington Blvd. • Sugar Land, Texas 77479, 281-565-8795, www.lockerroomsugarland.com. $$ Center Stage Gallery & Events • Holiday Parties • Birthday Parties • Financial Seminars • Political Events • Sweet 16 • Bridal Showers • Baby Showers • Art Showcase • Networking Events • Family Celebrations and the list goes on...

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

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