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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017

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Yoga for Health Yogathon The tenth annual “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity Yogathon” will be held at Sugar Land Town Square (2711, Town Center Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479) on Sunday, January 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. This is a free event. Sugar Land Mayor ProTem Himesh Gandhi will be the chief guest at the event. The 16-day event, also known as “Surya Namaskar Yajna” or Salutation to Sun, involving a series of 12 yogic postures, aims to create awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit. The salutation integrates simple Yoga postures in 10-steps that, along with easy breathing technique, can provide immense health beneﬁts to

both the body and the mind. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) initiated this health awareness project in 2006. Since its inception, participants from 40 states actively took part via various Yoga Centers. Community organizations, schools and colleges regardless of individual faiths and beliefs, have participated and collectively performed over 4 million Surya Namaskars. Community leaders and many elected oﬃcials across the nation have appreciated this initiative and encouraged their residents to participate and gain the beneﬁts of an overall healthy life style. This year also, HSS Houston invites community groups, Yoga centers, students, and individuals to learn and par-

ticipate in Health for Humanity Yogathon. Free parking is available at SLTS and everyone is requested to bring their own yoga mat. The Health for Humanity Yogathon aims to bring a sense of self-discipline in all of our lives by enabling one to connect with and internalize that habit of self-discipline. This initiates the process of living a healthy life style. This program is open to people of all ages, gender, and races and does not involve the worship of any deity. Registration for the event can be done at https://goo.gl/ forms/HIoy4aAZSf0oZFid2 For more information, visit http://www.hssus.org/sny or email to anantsamdani@yahoo. com or call 424-335-9661

An open letter to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: “I am not an ‘educrat’ By KRISTIN TASSIN With all due respect and contrary to what you may believe, not all of us who represent Texas public schools (the children who attend the schools, not the buildings), are liberals or “educrats,” as you referred to us in your speech to the Texas Public Policy Foundation on January 11. Most of us are parents, many with conservative views and values, who ran for the school board or got involved in our local school districts in order to improve education and make a difference for the children in our communities and across the state of Texas. As an elected official myself, one of the things I must do is take the time to listen to those who work in the trenches with our children every day and make an effort to understand what is really going on in education. We have to get beyond ideological rhetoric, get to the heart of the problem, and work

Tassin together to ﬁnd real solutions. But, it seems that some leaders at the state level are not listening. You said in your speech that you are listening to your constituents. But, I am your constituent and your message to me was to stay home – to “save [my] money” and “don’t bother to come to Austin to lobby” for

what I believe is best for the students in my district and Texas. Well, I am not going to stay home. Not only because I care too much, but also because it is my duty under the law to advocate for public education and the more than 5.2 million Texas children who attend our public schools. The truth about district ﬁnance I am not going to stop speaking out about the importance of funding the unfunded mandates passed by the state that take money out of public school budgets. The budgets you claim have “8% to 9% increases per year,” is a ﬁgure that is wholly inaccurate (excluding debt service funds which cannot be used for general education purposes.) FBISD’s budget has experienced an average increase of only 2.56% over the past eight See LETTER, Page 3

Fort Bend Chamber inducts new leadership for 2017 The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) has chosen a new slate of members to the Chamber Board of Directors, including a new Chairman of the Board, for terms beginning January 2017. Dr. Sterling Carter, President & CEO of Sterling Physical Therapy & Wellness is the next Chairman of the Board. From being a Chamber member, the Healthcare Division Chair and a Fort Bend Leadership Forum graduate, to now serving as the Board Chairman, Carter’s level of progression throughout the years is an accreditation to his commitment to the Fort Bend County business community. “I am honored to serve the Fort Bend County business community as the 2017 Chairman of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. We were designated in 2013 in the New York Times as the most diverse County in America. This is also reflected in our leadership. We are breaking barriers again by appointing our first African American to hold the position of Chairman”, Carter said, “Kudos to the Fort Bend Chamber for their commitment to this important issue.” With new leadership set to embark come January 2017, outgoing Chairman Mike Dobert of HR in Alignment instilled his full confidence in the direction being taken. “We have had an extremely successful year and believe that 2017 will be a continuation of that trend. I look forward to continuing my active involvement as Past-Chair in support of Sterling.” The Chamber Board of Directors welcomes six new board members, each serving their first two-year term while five current members will be retiring as of January 2017.

Standing L to R Ben Swan, Treasurer; Mike Dobert, Past-Chair Rehan Alimohammad, Legal Counsel; & Keri Schmidt, President & CEO; Seated L to R Malisha Patel, Chair-Elect; Dr. Sterling Carter, Chairman Dobert will become Immedi- as Ranch; Jenny Smith, Smart ate Past Chairman for the ensu- Financial; Jeﬀ Cook, Minute ing year before closing out his Maid; Kamal Ariss, Woodway tenure with the Chamber Board Enterprises. The Fort Bend Chamber of in 2017. Below is a complete list of Commerce’s new and retiring new and retiring members. volunteers will be celebrated New Board Members: at the annual CHAIRMAN’S Dustin Fessler, Roberts GALA presented by Audi Sugar Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey Land, which will be held on FriPC; Hanif Juma, Ace Business day, January 27, 2017 at Safari Finders; Tiﬀany Halfon, Smart Texas Ranch. Financial; Angelica Guerra, The Gala gives members a Minute Maid; Kristina Shakel- chance to meet in a festive setford, Community Impact News- ting, putting aside business ispaper; Priti Singh, Associate sues and simply enjoying one Testing Laboratories; another’s company. Retiring Board Members: For more information contact Brian Machart, Fort Bend Sheridan Labbè at 281.566.2152 Dental; Allison Wen, Safari Tex- or Sheridan@fortbendcc.org

Man deported twice convicted for intoxication manslaughter Carlos Alexander Avila was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Jan. 10, in an agreement with prosecutors after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter. The 37 year-old Houston man who had been deported twice, killed a woman in a head-on collision while intoxicated during his third illegal entry last year. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also placed a detainer on Avila, who is a citizen of El Salvador and not a legal resident of the United States. According to Assistant District Attorney Lesleigh Morton, Rosa Lopez-Gomez was driving to work on FM 521 in the Fresno area during the early morning of April 12, 2016 when her vehicle was struck almost head-on by a vehicle driven by Carlos Avila. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Fort Bend County EMS, the Fresno Fire Depart-

ment and the Missouri City Fire Department all responded to the scene. Lopez-Gomez was transported via AirMed to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. She worked at the Veterans Aﬀairs Hospital in Houston and was still an active Reservist in the U.S. Navy and a student at Houston Community College. Avila was also taken to Memorial Hermann by ambulance where DPS Troopers executed a search warrant to draw blood from Avila to determine if he was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Laboratory records indicate that two hours after the fatal collision, Avila’s blood alcohol level was .195, which is more than twice the legal limit. Six hours after the fatal crash, another blood sample registered .083 – still above the legal limit. After being released from the hospital, Avila was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter and

transported to the Fort Bend County Jail. “This is yet another case where lives are broken because somebody chose to drink and drive,” said Morton. “Lopez-Gomez dedicated her life not only to serving our country, but by continuing to help the men and women who also served through her work at the VA Hospital. She will forever be missed by friends and family.” Avila was prosecuted in the 400th District Court before Presiding Judge Maggie Jaramillo. Intoxication Manslaughter in this case is a second-degree felony punishable by 2-20 years in prison and a ﬁne up to $10,000. Because the court ruled that Avila’s car was a deadly weapon, he must serve at least one-half of his sentence before he is eligible for parole. Attorney Silvia Pubchara represented the defendant.

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Real Estate Consultant joins Core Realty

REAL ESTATE Johnson Development hires Allison Bond as Marketing Director

Premier residential developer Johnson Development Corp. has hired Allison Bond as Director of Marketing. Bond is responsible for marketing campaigns and promotions designed to generate homes sales for Fort Bend master-planned developments Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear and Imperial in Sugar Land, as well as contributing marketing and communications strategies for Johnson Development’s largest master planned community, Sienna Plantation in Missouri City. “Johnson Development is a highly respected company known for delivering a ﬁrstclass product,” Bond said. “It’s exciting to be part of the team behind nationally-recognized, award-winning communities.” Bond has been part of Hous-

son Development’s Sienna Plantation was a key client. “Allison’s energy and creative vitality are a perfect fit for Johnson Development,” said Doug Goff, Chief Operating Officer for the company. “In addition, she is well-known in the Fort Bend area, a bonus in managing such high-profile developments.” Bond is a member of the Urban Land Institute, serves on the board of directors for the Houston

chapter of the American Marketing Association and is an AMA Mentor Program participant. Prior to joining Johnson Development, she served on the board of directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of Houston and on the Advisory Council for the Surety and Fidelity Association of America. Bond has a bachelor’s degree in English from San Houston State University. Learn more at www.johnsondevelopment.com.

Monica Storm-Olsen has joined Core Realty at 4655 Sweetwater Blvd., Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479. As a Real Estate Consultant, she will specialize in residential properties in the Sugar Land, Houston and surrounding areas. Monica looks forward to working with Nelvin Adriatico and his highly experienced Core team in serving the needs of the community. She can be reached at Oﬀ: 281-494-0000 or at Mobile: 832-938-2223.

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NEWS Kristin Tassin seeks re‐election for Obituary: Fort Bend ISD school board William “David” Hamner,

Kristin Tassin announced on Monday, January 9, that she will seek re-election to the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees, At-Large Position 4, in the May 6, 2017 General Election. Tassin invites the Fort Bend ISD community to join her at one or both of her campaign kickoff events scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 5:30 -‐ 7:00 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 4909 Highway 6, Missouri City and Thursday, February 2, 2017, 5:30 -‐ 7:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend Chamber, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. Since being elected to the FBISD Board in 2014, Mrs. Tassin has served three years on the Board Internal Audit Committee, one year as the Board Secretary and is currently serving as the Board President. During her six months as President, Tassin has implemented several new initiatives including the Board of Trustees “Listening Tour”, which allows the community to participate in round table discussions with Trustees at area high schools; the Board Vision and Planning Committee, which has worked with the superintendent and District administration to develop the Profile of a Graduate and will continue working on the development of the District strategic plan; and creation of a Legislative Liaison position, who has worked with District administrators to develop Board adopted Legislative Priorities and who will coordinate advocacy efforts during the upcoming legislative session. Tassin has also worked for the past two years, and chaired this past year, a local legislative advisory committee on education for one of FBISD’s state representatives. Tassin has been an active advocate for FBISD at the state and national level. She has attended state and national advocacy and policy institutes, workshops and working sessions every year since being elected. During the 2015 legislative

session, Tassin attended hearings and testified before the Senate Education Committee. In 2016, Tassin was elected as a delegate for Region 4 on the Texas Association of School Board’s (TASB) Legislative Advisory Committee, which developed the TASB legislative agenda. Also, in 2016, Tassin joined her colleagues in presenting a workshop session at the TASB Summer Leadership Institute on “Managing Risks through Internal Audit.” As an attorney with over 20 years of experience, Tassin is a natural advocate for the students, teachers and community in FBISD. She has been outspoken on various subjects that affect education in FBISD including truancy, school finance, the newly passed A through F rating system, special education, and school vouchers. Tassin is currently working with other school districts and organizations to build a coalition of support for education laws and policies that benefit not only the students in FBISD but all students who attend public schools in Texas. Prior to serving on the FBISD Board, Tassin was managing member of her law firm, Dry & Tassin, PLLC, where she practiced Intellectual Property and Special Education Law. In 2011, Tassin was recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine. In 2003, Tassin and her husband, Shannon, co-founded Father’s Joy, a charitable organization that supports children with disabilities and their families. Through Father’s Joy, Tassin has organized conferences for educators, medical professionals and parents; spoken at various conferences on special education law, inclusive education and ethics in special education; given educational lectures to pediatric interns at Texas Children’s Hospital; and led mission trips to other countries to provide education and support to families and educators of children with disabili-

ties. As a FBISD parent for eleven years, Tassin has served in many capacities in her children’s schools. She was founding PTO president at her children’s Title 1 school where she served for three years. Tassin has also served on school fundraising committees, VIPS, dance committees, booster clubs, decorating committees and has been a volunteer in the FBISD mentor program. Tassin states, “It has been an honor and a privilege to work for the students, teachers and community of Fort Bend ISD these past two-and-a-half years. When I first ran for the Board in 2014, I pledged to empower students, equip teachers and partner with parents. My service and advocacy efforts on the Board have been with this pledge in mind. I am proud to have been part of the team that implemented the EDGE program, a co-teaching pilot program, an expanded literacy program, restorative discipline, and many other student-centered programs that empower struggling students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine. I am proud to have been part of the team that helped to better equip teachers by expanding professional development opportunities including providing professional development days during the school year, providing instructional coaches in schools, and restructuring the special education department to provide more support for teachers. And I am proud to have been part of the team that partnered with parents by creating the Board of Trustees Listening Tour, collaborating on development of the Profile of a Graduate, and engaging the community for input and feedback on various issues affecting zoning, facilities, and programs. I am excited to continue serving the FBISD community.” Tassin and her husband, Shannon, are 20-year residents of Missouri City. They currently have three daughters attending FBISD schools.

Letter

fair and accurate accountability. You stated in your speech that this issue is “going to be a battle with our local elected officials and the educrats who have forgotten it should be all about the kids and not all about the adults.” As a parent of three school-aged children, one with a disability, I assure you I have not forgotten that it is all about the kids. Let’s set aside for the moment the stigma for children (not adults) associated with attending a school rated a “D” or “F”. “A-F” accountability is based on a high-stakes test that we know is flawed and not good for kids. I have a daughter who will never pass STAAR and her school is penalized for it. Her failure on this test, which is not her fault or the fault of her teachers, will reflect in the letter grade assigned to her school. This is not good for her, the kids at her school, nor the teachers who work at her school. Accountability must factor in the needs of the child and must allow for multiple ways to assess a child. The truth about school “choice” Finally, I am not going to stop speaking out for real school choice, not the mythical system of “choice” that may be considered this session. As a parent of a child with a disability, I am frustrated when I hear state leaders use my child as an excuse to support school vouchers. As a parent and attorney, I have advocated for inclusive education for children with disabilities for 16 years. This notion of “choice” for students in special education is a myth. There are almost no inclusive private

schools in Texas who will admit my daughter, only schools that exclusively serve students with disabilities. These schools do a fine job educating students with disabilities but they do not do it in an inclusive environment, for which the disability community has fought for over 40 years. My daughter is now a sophomore in high school and the benefits of her inclusive education are enormous, but we had to fight for it. Instead of offering me money to leave the free, public education you are constitutionally sworn to provide, I suggest leaders focus efforts on changing the culture in Texas, particularly in education, to include and educate all students. Create policies that foster an inclusive educational environment where every child is afforded an opportunity to learn with her peers and districts are supported in their efforts to partner with businesses, the community, and faith-based organizations to meet the needs of every child. I call upon you as a leader in this great state to stop using rhetoric and drawing lines in the sand that serve only to divide. With Texas’s changing demographics, education is complicated and we all must be open to listening and learning to achieve the best solutions for all Texas children. As FBISD Board President, a parent and your constituent, I’m open to your ideas and opinions. I hope you will be open to mine. I’ll see you in Austin.

From Page 1 years, including increased enrollment. In 2017-18, although property values are expected to increase 9-10%, FBISD’s total revenue will decrease for the second consecutive year. Also, $45 million was taken out of FBISD’s budget in 2010 as a result of the 82nd Legislature, so these budget percentage figures started from a several million-dollar hole. The truth about property taxes I am not going to stop telling the truth about property taxes, which the state government is constitutionally forbidden from levying but seems to benefit from nonetheless. The Texas legislature has created a way around this constitutional prohibition through the school funding formulas. You suggested in your speech that when the property appraisals increase, the school districts are receiving the benefit and the state is “not capping” school district funding. This is simply untrue. The additional funding generated from rising property appraisals does not go to the school districts. The additional money goes to the state’s general fund and is not required to be used for education at all. The truth about accountability I am not going to stop speaking up for a better and more accurate accountability system – a system that is not based on a flawed, high-stakes test (STAAR). I am asking for the repeal of “A-F” not because I do not believe in accountability, but because I believe in

(Kristin Tassin serves as President of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees. )

75, of Missouri City, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Sugar Land Methodist Hospital. He was born January 5, 1942 in Monticello, Arkansas to the late Bill and Mary Hamner. David was a long time resident of Missouri City where he was a very active member of the community. He served on various boards including the YMCA, Meadowcreek Water Board and various committees for Missouri City. David was the HOA Meadowcreek President for over 10 years and founder of the Tri-City Business Alliance. A loving and kind person who enjoyed helping people, David is survived

David Hamner

Hamner by his wife of 45 years, Kay (Schultz) Hamner; children Jason (Tanna ) Hamner; Jes-

sica (Jeﬀ) Kokes; grandchildren Dade Brian, Madison Kelley, Ayden Hamner and Noah Hamner; as well as step granddaughters, Katelynn and Courtney Kokes and many friends and associates. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church located at the corner of Lexington Blvd and FM 1092 in Missouri City, Texas. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the many friends and family members for the outreach and support during David’s illness and hospital stay. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Saenz, president of Texas Values, featured speaker at Spirit of Freedom Women’s Club

Join Spirit of Freedom Republican Women on Jan. 20 as Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. Ceremony will be livestreamed beginning before the regular meeting time of 11 a.m. until 11:35 a.m. Speaker Jonathan Saenz of Texas Values will discuss legislative priorities of the 85th Texas Legislature and how we can help get the bills passed into law on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sugar Creek Baptist LYF Center, 13444 Southwest Frwy, Sugar Land, Texas (across the freeway from the main campus). A catered Lunch is available for a $10 donation to SFRW PAC (check or cash only). RSVP to President Phyllis Worsham by calling or texting 281-755-2063 or email at info@ spiritoﬀreedomwomen. com. Please specify if you will be attending only or would like to have lunch. Saenz, is the President of Tex-

Saenz as Values, a nonproﬁt group dedicated to preserving and advancing a culture of family values in the state of Texas. Jonathan’s work on these issues spans two decades. Jonathan believes in religious liberty, sanctity of human life, family values, and constitutional rights and has been involved in numerous court cases, including

cases before the Texas Supreme Court and the United State Supreme Court. Jonathan is the leading voice in Texas on marriage between one man and one woman and he was instrumental in the passage of Texas laws to protect religious liberty (“Under God” in the Texas pledge, the “One State Under God” license plate, the “Merry Christmas Law” and the “Pastor Protection Law”), pro-life laws such as the “Choose Life” license plate, the Sonogram law, HB 2 and many others. Jonathan was also part of the winning legal team that successfully defended the religious freedom and free speech rights of nonproﬁt pregnancy care centers for women in Austin. Since 2005, Jonathan has worked to protect marriage between one man and one woman and policies that support this principle, and he has helped defeat threatening legislation on these matters in every legislative session since 2007.

Jason Burdine seeks re-election to FBISD board

Jason Burdine, FBISD Board of Trustees Vice President, officially announces plans to seek re-election in May 2017. Burdine was first elected to the board in May 2014 for a three-year term and was subsequently elected by his peers on the board to serve as Vice President in May of 2016. During his term in office, Burdine has worked diligently with fellow board members and the Superintendent to strengthen FBISD into an organization that enables all students to achieve success. During his term, the FBISD board of Trustees launched and/or approved the construction of six new schools, a comprehensive district rezoning, a facilities plan, and a $484-million-dollar bond. In addition to funding the constructing of new schools, the bond program includes funds to modernize current schools, a district-wide technology plan, and a transportation budget to purchase new buses. Burdine is proud that the bond was approved by 75% of voters with zero tax increase. During his term, Burdine championed the new Career and Technology Education (CTE) center that will prepare our students who plan to directly enter the work force after high school or those who begin their career, working while attending college. The new CTE center will provide training and education in fields specifically needed in the Fort Bend area as well as specific, in-demand training for the general workforce today. Burdine believes the goal of FBISD is to exceptionally prepare every student for their life beyond High School.

Burdine A former classroom volunteer, Burdine believes that teachers are one of the most important assets of FBISD. He voted to approve starting teacher salaries of $50,500 and has consistently supported all initiatives that support teacher growth and development. Burdine also serves on the Teacher of the Year Committee which showcases the district’s talent on every campus in our district. Burdine has a passion for education and is encouraged by the level of talented instructors with whom he works. The Teacher of the Year program is important on many levels, but speciﬁcally, it gives teachers a chance to encourage others and grow the teaching profession. Sound ﬁscal management is another proud achievement of FBISD. FBISD’s overall tax rate of $1.34 per $100 valuation has remain unchanged for the past six years and is among the lowest of our surrounding school districts. For the 12th consecutive year Fort Bend ISD has received a rating of Superior Achievement by the Texas Education Agency’s School

FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). Fort Bend ISD was also awarded five stars in the Texas Comptroller’s annual Financial Allocation Study for Texas, or FAST ratings. Burdine believes that Financial Transparency is crucial to the success of our district. Building trust among all tax payers will determine the district’s future success. In addition to his service as Vice President of the Board, Burdine currently serves as the Board’s Construction liaison and meets with Administration on a monthly basis to review current and future construction projects in the District. Burdine says that his goal is to ensure that every student in FBISD receives a great education so that they can compete in society regardless of the path that they choose. “It is our duty in this great country and the great state of Texas to ensure that each and every child receives the best education we can provide.” Jason and his wife Andrea Burdine have lived in Fort Bend Since 2007 and have two children, Blake and Makayla. Jason is a Graduate of Texas A&M University and is a Financial Advisor. Burdine is currently participating in the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Leadership Forum which offers opportunities to learn and grow as a community to work together. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, the outdoors and volunteering in Fort Bend. Burdine will be hosting a Re-Election Kick-off event on January 30th at 5:30 p.m.at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS

North Pole Christmas Tradition The North Pole Christmas tradition began over twenty years ago when neighbors living in the Boca Court cul-de-sac in Quail Valley, led by The Head Elf, Jim Hayes, created a unique, fun Christmas tradition for our neighbors. All ages enjoy The North Pole tradition and having their picture taken with Santa. Over the years the youngest visitor was under a month old, and the oldest visitor was over 100. Besides families, neighbors, Sunday School classes, hayrides, carolers and groups of friends, young and old, make the North Pole a “must” stop to prepare for the holidays. Adults, who were brought to the North Pole as children now bring their own families. Some children visit almost every night! Swag Christmas lights on Boca Raton and Ki-

NEXT CHRISTMAS 2017 WATCH FOR THE SWAG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON BOCA RATON & KIAMESHA STREETS. DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR “LETTER” TO SANTA! —SUSAN BUCK

amesha streets lead the way to Boca Court and Santa. Just follow the lights! On very cold nights the North Pole has a heater to keep Santa, his helpers and visitors warm. Christmas 2016, The North Pole was open 6:30 p.m to 9:00 p.m on December 11th to 13th and December 18th to 24th.

AUTOMOBILE: Honda Accord

By BARBARA FULENWIDER For 2017 the Honda sedan and coupe were joined by a Sport Special Edition that adds more premium features, oﬀers more sophisticated styling and includes Honda Sensing, Apple CarPlay and Android. The 2017 Accord sedan and coupe and the Sport Special Edition keep many of the enhancements introduced last year. The 2017 Accord sedan

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 6, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2017, the same being the 7th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

04-DCV134011 11/12/15

005000000007090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. 1 LORINE ALFORD, ET AL JANUARY 05, 2017

ENOCH LATHAM SURVEY, ABST 50, UNDIVIDED 80% INT IN & TO 4.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MOST NORTHERLY PORTION OF NORTH 25 ACRES OF 50 ACRES, VOL 65, PG 87 & VOL 182, PG 560*

$123,510.00

$56,200.00

09-DCV176079 11/23/15

005000000003590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. IDA 1 HAMMOND, ET AL JANUARY 05, 2017

4.176 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MOST SOUTHERLY PORTION OF NORTH 25 ACRES OF 50 ACRES TRACT, ENOCH LATHAM SRVY, ABST 50, VOL 65, PG. 87*

$136,650.00

$48,800.00

09-DCV176079 11/23/15

005000000001590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. IDA HAMMOND, ET AL 1 JANUARY 05, 2017

3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MOST SOUTHERLY PORTION OF NORTH 25 ACRES OF A 50 ACRES TRACT, ENOCH LATHAM SRVY, ABST 50, VOL 65, PG 87*

$98,170.00

$31,000.00

14-DCV217068 09/23/16

186501001013590 1 JANUARY 05, 2017

BRAZOS VALLEY, SEC 1, LT 13, BLK 1, 0.062 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, VOL 371, PG 142 & VOL 444, PG 2*

$300.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAE S. BALLARD, AKA MAE SOVERVILLE BALLARD AKA MAE IDELLE BALLARD

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, January 6, 2017 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

and coupe are available in a variety of trims, with 4- cylinder and V6 powertrains, 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions and a continuously variable transmission. The new Accord Sport Special Edition sedan comes with leather seats with red stitching and heated seats. The Accord received significant upgrades for the 2016 model year that included new styling, a more rigid body, upgraded chassis and upsized wheels and tires on select models. The 2017 Accord carries over the expanded LED exterior lighting and premium features and technologies of the 2016 model, including the available 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen offered with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD 2017 Honda Accord On-Sale - 2 Radio, heated rear seats and front and rear parking sensors. The Accord also can be equipped with Honda Sensing, which is a number of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. The 2017 Accord sedan and coupe, with Honda’s next-generation advanced compatibility engineering body structure, has received the highest available crash safety ratings from the U.S. government – a five-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. The test drive Honda was the two-door coupe with the 278 horsepower 3.5-liter, SOHC, 24-valve V6 with variable cylinder management. The motor was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters were added to the back

Notice Public Hearing Stafford Municipal School District will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2015-16 School Year at the February 13, 2017 School Board meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Stafford Municipal School District Administration Building in the Boardroom, 1625 Staffordshire, Stafford, Texas, 77477. CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on DECEMBER 13th, 2016, by the DISTRICT COURT 240TH of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 15DCV-228415 in favor of the plaintiffHUNTERS GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of $10,367.09++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on December 13th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 7th day of FEBRUARY, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - BRIAN E. OVERSTREET, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 10, IN BLOCK 4, OF HUNTER’S PARK, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAJOR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE 17 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1438 HUNTERS PARK DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 (PROPERTY) TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 151 FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant, C. McRae Deputy Constable

of the steering wheel. It gets 24 miles to the gallon in city driving and 32 on the highway for 4.2 gallons per 100 miles. Annual cost of fuel is estimated to be $1,550. The Accord coupe also came with four-wheel disc brakes, front MacPherson strut suspension, rear multi-link suspension, electric power-assisted rack and pinon steering and front and rear stabilizer bars. Safety features include vehicle stability assist, anti-lock braking system with brake assist, a tire pressure monitoring system and LED daytime running lights. The interior was outﬁtted with leather trimmed seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel, 7-inch display audio and electrostatic touchscreen, satellitelinked navigation and voice recognition with a multi-view rear camera. The audio system also provided AM/FM/CD and seven speakers. There was also Bluetooth with hands free link, SMS text messaging, Pandora, USB interface, push-button start, lane watch, active noise cancellation, dual zone automatic climate control, driver’s 10-way power seat with two-position memory, heated front seats, power windows and door locks, diming rearview mirror and a tilt and telescopic steering column. Honda Sensing included collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning and road departure mitigation. The Honda coupe was a most comfortable, easy ride with good ole V6 power, typically good handling and a top notch interior. The Accord touring V6 retails for $35,210, which includes the destination and handling fee.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 29th day of November, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. LA FRANCIS W. EW AH, ET AL in Cause# 15DCV-224421 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 7225010020380907 LOT 38, IN BLOCK 2, IN SOUTHWEST CROSSING, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 560/A, 560/B, 561/A, AND 561/B, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 315, PAGE 24, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. SAID LOT LYING WHOLLY IN BOTH COUNTIES. Levied on the 1st day of December, 2016 as the property of LA FRANCIS W EWAH CACH, LLC,to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,947.16, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 1st day of December, 2016. GARY MAJORS CONSTABLE, Pct. 2 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

Public meeting planned as Fort Bend ISD pursues District of Innovation designation

The public is invited to attend a meeting of Fort Bend ISD’s Academic Advisory Council (AAC) on February 8, 2017 at the FBISD Administration Building (16431 Lexington Boulevard, Sugar Land 77479). The meeting will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the Board Room. During the meeting, members of Fort Bend ISD’s Local Innovation Committee are planning to present a Local Innovation Plan for the consideration of FBISD’s Academic Advisory Committee, in accordance with rules established by the Texas Education Agency. Prior to public input, the Academic Advisory Committee must approve the plan by a majority vote. Pending AAC approval, the Local Innovation Plan will be posted online for a 30-day public comment period, followed by a public meeting of the Board of Trustees. Fort Bend ISD’s Local Innovation Committee, which is made up of various stakeholders, began meeting in December to explore innovative and creative ways the District can better meet student needs. Committee members will continue their work to create the Local Innovation Plan prior to the February 8 meeting. To learn more about the District of Innovation process, visit www.fortbendisd.com/innovation.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 9, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2017, the same being the 7th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

13-DCV208151 09/20/16

14-DCV215005 09/15/16

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARTIN MIRANDA, AKA MARTIN M. MIRANDA AKA MARTIN MIRANDA MARTINEZ, ET AL 460000610400090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 ZECHARIA GIBBS, AKA ZECHARIAH CHARLESTON JANUARY 06, GIBBS, ET AL 2017

RIVERWOOD VILLAGE, LT 8, BLK 2, SEC 1, VOL 23, PG 24*

14-DCV216490 03/29/16

762001002008090 1 JANUARY 06, 2017

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$46,330.00

$10,200.00

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 610, .25 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 235, PG 96*

$7,110.00

$5,200.00

005701850000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. EMMA 8 JEAN HAYES, AKA EMMA ROBINSON HAYES, ET AL JANUARY 06, 2017

3.0 ACRES INTEREST INTO 11.717 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, NORTH CORNER LT 19, KENDALL, VOL 11, PG 423*

$18,340.00

$3,600.00

15-DCV221349 07/22/15

646510001047190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 PRUDENCE D. DANIELS, AKA PRUDENCE DANIELS BAILEY JANUARY 06, 2017

RIVERPARK WEST, 0.50% UDI, LT 47, BLK 1, SEC 10, REC'D UNDER PLAT# 20060222*

$117,030.00

$5,000.00

15-DCV225043 04/19/16

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOSE AGUIRRE, ET AL

BRECKENRIDGE, LT 36, REC'D UNDER SLIDE 763A*

$9,000.00

$3,000.00

15-DCV225101 09/23/16

187600000036090 1 JANUARY 06, 2017 005804700001090 8 JANUARY 06, 2017

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL

ISSAC MCGRAY LEAGUE; ABST 58, 1.50 ACRES MORE OR LESS; VOL 512, PG 277*

$18,000.00

$4,800.00

15-DCV225101 09/23/16

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL

J. M. MCCORMICK LEAGUE, ABST 57, VOL 652, PG 374*

$1,280.00

15-DCV225101 09/23/16

005700420000090 8 JANUARY 06, 2017 005700430000090 8 JANUARY 06, 2017

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL

0.4924 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF PRAIRIE LT 21, J. M. MCCORMICK LEAGUE, ABST 57, VOL 652, PG 377*

$2,070.00

$1,400.00

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located on the west side of Sienna Ranch Road and Highway 6 intersection; east side of the Flat Bank Creek/levee; northwest and west of Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center and northeast of Sonic Drivein restaurant.

15-DCV225101 09/23/16

J. M. MCCORMICK LEAGUE, ABST 57, 65 FT BY 110 FT, MORE OR LESS, VOL 583, PG 197*

$680.00

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a tract containing 11.287 acres of land, located in the Elijah Roark Survey, Abstract 77, in Fort Bend County, Texas; said 11.287 acre tract being a call 2.492 acre tract recorded in the name of Sienna/Chip Shot Tract Joint Venture in File Number 2016064250 of the Official Records of Fort Bend County (O.R.F.B.C), and the remainder of a call 9.245 acre tract recorded in the name of Sienna/Johnson North, L.P. in File Number 2014045546 of the O.R.F.B.C.

005700440000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL JANUARY 06, 2017

Sale #

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-17-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, ZONING 95.31 ACRES OF LAND TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 101; DESCRIBING SAID 95.31 ACRES OF LAND; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-17-03 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on January 3, 2017, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary

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15-DCV225101 09/23/16

007200150001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL JANUARY 06, 2017

JOSEPH POWELL 1/4 LEAGUE, ABST 72, 2.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CLERK'S FILE# 2005006606*

$8,110.00

$1,900.00

15-DCV225101 09/23/16

005701090000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL JANUARY 06, 2017

J. M. MCCORMICK LEAGUE, ABST 57, 0.3280 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CLERK'S FILE# 2004041186 & 2000083673

$73,720.00

$8,000.00

15-DCV225829 09/15/16

RIDGEWOOD ESTATES ADDN, LT 13, BLK 31, VOL 5, PG 29A*

$13,060.00

$6,600.00

15-DCV228038 10/22/16

BRAZOS TERRACE, LT 16, BLK 8, FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BRUNA HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ, VOL 381, PG 542* AKA BRUNA HERNANDEZ ESTORGA

$45,400.00

$11,300.00

16-DCV232641 10/07/16

640000031130090 7 JANUARY 06, 2017 185500008016090 1 JANUARY 06, 2017 006519005961190 3 JANUARY 06, 2017

ANDREW NORTHINGTON SURV, ABST 65, 13.294 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; VOL 520, PAGE 621*

$124,670.00

$7,100.00

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$5,300.00

$49,540.00

SONIC DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT

Legend

Estimated Minimum Bid

J. M. MCCORMICK LEAGUE, ABST 57, 110 FT BY 130 FT, MORE OR LESS, VOL 717, PG 176*

ALDI GROCERY STORE

Adjudged Value

005700930000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 RICHARD E. BATTLE, ET AL JANUARY 06, 2017

HOUSTON METHODIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER

FLAT BANK CREEK/ LEVEE

Legal Description

15-DCV225101 09/23/16

Style of Case

Subject Site: Proposed Assignment of a Zoning Classification

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Acct # Order Issue Date

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

Cause # Judgment Date

City Limit

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Subject Site

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 6, 2017, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m. PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by TBG Partners to amend the regulations and restrictions of PD, Planned Development District #36 to merge a portion of an area identified as Tract A into an area identified as Tract D and to allow for all of the regulations and restrictions pertaining to Tract D within this area; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom. SITE LOCATION: PD #36 is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Bees Passage and Sienna Parkway and includes a shopping center containing a Timewise gas station (4225 Sienna Parkway, Suite 100), a Sienna Cleaners (4225 Sienna Parkway, Suite 300); and a child care center, the Learning Experience at 4112 Bees Loop. SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PD #36 can be described as being a 20.83 acre tract of land located in the Thomas Barnett Survey, A-7, in Fort Bend County, Texas; said 20.83 acre tract being out of a call 228.815 acre tract of land recorded in the name of Sienna/Johnson North, L.P. in Clerk’s File Number 2000003918 of the Official Records of Fort Bend County, Texas. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LEROY COLBERT, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. FRANCISCO FLORES, AKA J FRANCISCO FLORES, ET AL

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The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

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LEGAL NOTICES CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on APRIL 27, 2016 in cause numbered 15-DCV-227072 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. RAJPAL SINGH ANAND AND GINA ANAND, in which a judgment was rendered on DECEMBER 29, 2015 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Three Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($8753.64); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on Dec 20, 2016 and will on Feb 7, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of RAJPAL SINGH ANAND and GINA ANAND to and in the following described Real Property LOT THIRTY-THREE(33), IN BLOCK THREE(3) OF LEXINGTON MEADOWS, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO(S). 1237/B AND 1238/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 17303 LANTANA DR. SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: FEB 7 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on NOV 29, 2016 in cause numbered 16-DCV-230725 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. CHRISTOPHER D. MARTIN AND GLADIS M. MARTIN, in which a judgment was rendered on APRIL 11, 2016 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Fourteen Thousand Sixty-Seven Dollars and Ninety Five Cents ($14,067.95); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on DEC 15, 2016 and will on FEB 7, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of CHRISTOPHER D. MARTIN AND GLADIS M. MARTIN to and in the following described Real Property LOT TWENTY ONE(21), BLOCK ONE (1) OF MAGNOLIA PLANTATION,SECTION ONE(1) AT FIRST COLONY AN ADDITION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO 1146/B AND 1147/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,(PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: FEB 7 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 15th day of December, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. BRENDA M. GARZA, AKA BRENDA, MIREY A MARTINEZ, ET AL in Cause# 16-DCV-230097 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: Rl0352 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOT 13 OF TURKEY CREEK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 53, PAGE 233 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS TRACT 1 IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED TO A DEED FROM ECTOR CAVAZOS, ET UX TO BRENDA M. GARZA, ET VIR DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE N0.2006122995 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT NO. 0327-08-001-5600-903. TRACT 2: GEO: R12002 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOT 13 OF TURKEY CREEK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 53, PAGE 233 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS TRACT 2 IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED TO A DEED FROM JOHN DISOTELL, ET UX TO DAVID L. CARSON, ET UX DATED DECEMBER 11, 1981 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 81089703 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT NO. 0327-04-0000020-903. Levied on the 7th day of January, 2017 as the property of BRENDA M. GARZA AKA BRENDA MIREYA MARTINEZ MARCO A. GARZA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,038.01 , representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by Jaw in favor of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #8. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7th day of January, 2017. Mike Beard CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF GALEN W. SOUTHWICK AKA GALEN SOUTHWICK, NO KNOWN ADDRESS NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being February 06, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on November 01 , 2016. It bears cause number 16-DCV-236713 and is styled: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Galen W. Southwick NKJA Galen Southwick, Deceased; Sylvia M. Southwick NKJA Sylvia Southwick; Fairpoint Ventures, LLC; Mahendra Pandula The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: ELIZABETH HAYES · ‘ BUCKLEY MADOLE PC PO BOX 9013 ADDISON TX 75001 214-550-4154 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: LOT FOURTEEN (14), IN BLOCK ONE (1 ), OF OYSTER CREEK PLACE AT LAKE OLYMPIA, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR “PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 996 B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. WELLS FARGO BANK, NA IS SEEKING THE COURT QUANTIFY THE AMOUNT CHARGEABLE TO THE PROPERTY WITH RESPECT TO THE LOAN (INCLUDING PRINCIPAL, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES, ADVANCES, COSTS AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST) AND GRANT FORECLOSURE UPON THE LIEN SECURING SUCH AMOUNT AS PLAINTIFF’S SOLE REMEDY FOR DEFENDANTS’ BREACH OF CONTRACT. If this Citation is not served , it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 22nd day of December, 2016. DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy District Vanessa Vasquez Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 341-3754

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 29th day of November, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL vs. COURTNEY SCHUETZE, AKA COURTNEY ELIZABETH SCHUETZE, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV227989 a and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 2278420030190914 LOT 19 IN BLOCK 3 OF CINCO RANCH SOUTHWEST, SECTION 42, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20100049, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS. Levied on the 3rd day of January, 2017 COURTNEY SCHUETZE, AKA COURTNEY ELIZABETH SCHUETZE CINCO RANCH RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION II, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $19,218.32, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CINCO SOUTHWEST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 3 FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #4, KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #4 AND KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3RD day of JANUARY, 2017. Wayne Thompson Pct. 3 Constable Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Pedro Soto Deputy #1336

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 20th day of December, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CITY OF ROSENBERG vs. MARCO ANTONIO ROSALES, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV220352 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 7835000090031901 LOT 3, IN BLOCK 9, OF CITY OF ROSENBERG, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME ‘P’, PAGE 146, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET, DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 505, PAGE 728 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 7th day of January,2017 as the property MARCO ANTONIO ROSALES, 4807 TULIP TRAIL LANE, RICHMOND, TX 77469; FELICITA M. ROSALES, 807 TULIP TRAIL LANE, RICHMOND, TX 77469; PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, IN REM ONLY BY SERVING ITS REGISTERED AGENT: CORPORATION SERVICE CO, DBA CSCLA WYERS, 211 E. 7TH STREET, SUITE 620, AUSTIN, TX 78701 to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,282.21, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, WEST FORT BEND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, WEST FORT BEND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND WEST FORT BEND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7th day of January, 2017. Mike Beard CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 20th day of December, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CITY OF HOUSTON, ET AL VS. BRENDA J. HEMPHILL, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV226021 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 2150010090600907 LOT 6 IN BLOCK 9 OF BRIARGATE, SECTION I, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 15 OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING THE SAME PROPERTY INDENTIFIED ON THE PAINTIFF’S 2004 THROUGH 2014 TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT NO. 1938011200006. Levied on the 7th day of January,2017 as the property of BRENDA J. HEMPHILL W. TIMOTHY WEAVER AKA WILLIAM TIMOTHY WEAVER BRIARGATE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, A TEXAS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,783.60, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND DRAINAGE DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 6th day of January, 2017. Mike Beard CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114

CONSTABLE’S SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale Issued by the Clerk of the 268TH Court of Fort Bend County, on the 16th day of November, 2016, in a certain cause number 16-DCV-230331 wherein Village of Diamond Bay Homeowners Association, Inc. plaintiff , and Hiam Shapi: and Fatma AI-Attas jointly and severally defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 3rd day of June, 2016, in favor of the said plaintiff Village of Diamond Bay Homeowners Association. Inc. against said defendant Hiam Shapi: and Fatma AI-Attas, jointly and severally, for the sum of $2,337.17 as past due assessments and late charges and fines: jointly and severally the total sum of $2.352.55 for attorney’s fees; all costs of court post-judgement interest at the rate of 5% per annum on the full amount of the judgement awarded herein from the date hereof until paid with the interest thereon at the rate of 5% per annum from date of judgment, together with all costs of suit, I levied upon, and will, on the 4th day of January, 2017 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of Hiam Shapi; and Fatma AIAttas, jointly and severally in and to the following described Real property, levied upon as the property of Hiam shapi; and Fatma AI-Attas, jointly and severally to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TEN (10), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF THE FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW CREEK RANCH SF-53, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050260 OF THER PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ( “THE PROPERTY” ) DATE OF SALE: February 7, 2017 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH; CREDIT- $0 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment for $2,337.17 AS THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT DUE, CONSISTING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND RELATED CHARGES: $2,352.55 AS ATTORNEY’S: COSTS OF COURT AND PROCESS SERVER’S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $329.00: POST-JUDGEMENT INTEREST AT FIVE PERCENT (5%) PER ANNUM ON ALL SUMS AWARDED HEREIN FROM THE DATE OF JUDGEMENT UNTIL FULLY PAID AND FURTHER SUM $329.00, in favor of Village of Diamond Bay Homeowners Association , Inc. together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. Mike Beard CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE OPENING DATE OF February 7, 2017 AT 2 p.m. Invitation for Bid for Landscape Bedding and on-going Maintenance for the City of Missouri City IFB # 17-135 Landscape Bedding and on-going Maintenance IFB’s may be obtained from the State of Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) at http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/. Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the Bid name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of: Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489 prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses will be opened on February 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Responses, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Discovery at Riverstone, Precinct 4.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 20th day of December, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CITY OF ROSENBERG VS. NINFA BENTANCUR, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV-223383 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 2: GEO: 7835000070051901 LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK SEVEN (7), CITY OF ROSENBERG, LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERKS FILE NUMBER 9304742 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 7835-00-007-0051-901 AND 7835-00007-0050-901) TRACT 1: GEO: 7835000070050901 65 PERCENT OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 7 OF ROSENBERG, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF IN VOLUME 213, PAGE 442 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 6th day of January,2017 as the property of NINFA BENTANCUR, TEXAS TAX SOLUTION, LLC to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,763.36, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG ,FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 6th day of January, 2017. Mike Beard CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 3rd day of January, 2017, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. BRENDA JACKSON JONES, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV-222204 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: R10752/ 69987607578/ 0085-19-003-4806-903. A 50% UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN TRACT OF LAND BEING 2.447 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS PART OF TRACT 4, IN THE SHELBY, FRAZIER & MCCORMICK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 85, FORT BEND COUNTY. TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NUMBER 9224860 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 13: GEO: R50011/ 0085-19-0034802-903. A TRACT OF LAND BEING 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN THE SHELBY, FRAZIER & MCCORMICK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 85, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1576, PAGE 358 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 9: GEO: 69987631312/008519-003-4804-903. A 50% UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN TRACT OF LAND BEING 2.447 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS PART OF TRACT 4, IN THE SHELBY, FRAZIER & MCCORMICK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 85, FORT BEND COUNTY. TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NUMBER. Levied on the 7th day of January,2017 as the property of BRENDA JACKSON JONES, ENNETH R. JONES, CHASEWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10,660.77, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #3. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7th day of January, 2017. Mike Beard CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 28th day of December,2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. LATONIA L. GUMS, ET AL in Cause # 13DCV-205458 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 5860010020260907 LOT TWENTY-SIX (26), IN BLOCK (2) OF QUAIL GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 16 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 3rd day of January, 2017 as the property of LATONIA L. GUMS AKA LATONIA LYNN GUMS- PORTER, BANK OF AMERICA, NA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,391.90, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF HOUSTON; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3RD day of JANUARY, 2017. Wayne Thompson Pct. 3 Constable Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Pedro Soto Deputy #1336 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 28th day of December, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. ERIC GABRIEL DICESARE, ET AL in Cause# 13-DCV-211420 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of February, 2017, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0095000005220906 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 10.6174 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE BARNABAS WICKSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 95, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM LORENE HELEN SATSKY ROE, ET AL TO ERIC DICESARE, ETAL DATED MAY 6, 2006 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2006054490 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT A TRACT OR PARCEL CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2006150616 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; LEAVING HEREIN A RESIDUE OF 7.617 4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Levied on the 7th day of January,2017 as the property of ERIC GABRIEL DICESARE, ROY K. EWART ATTORNEY FOR GLORIA SVABIC, AKA SLAVKA GLORIA SVABIC, ANA ELISA MARTJNEZ AKA ANA ELISA DICESARE to satisfy a judgment amounting to $36,614.92, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND GLORIA SVABIC. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7th day of January, 2017. Ramon L. Ramirez, CONSTABLE, Pct. 1 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By John Morales Deputy #1114

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SPOTLIGHT First 2017 Harvest Green Farmers Market Happens Jan. 21

Fresh produce for a fresh new year will be available at the Harvest Green Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 21, at 602 Vineyard Hollow Court. The Richmond community’s first farmers market of the year will feature booths overflowing with colorful fruits and vegetables, including items grown in Harvest Green’s own Village Farm. “We are really excited to be hosting our first stand-alone farmers market at Harvest Green,” said Scott Snodgrass with Houston-based Agmenity, which manages Harvest Green farms. “We are hoping to make this a permanent weekly market in the spring, so invite everyone to come out, support our vendors and make it a great event.” Harvest Green farmers will have a variety of vegetables available for purchase including greens such as kale, collards, broccoli rabe, and arugula. Turnips, rutabaga and beets also will be available. Buyers can purchase herbs as well, including sage, cilantro and parsley. Locally-based vendors will offer additional items including a range of baked goods from Great Harvest Bread Katy, natural soap products from Monica Charles Designs and organic skin products from Salve Naturals. Loam Agronomics will be on hand to discuss their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. In addition, there will be live music and an opportunity to try out the world’s first smart trampoline, Tgoma, courtesy of Spring Free. The digitally interactive trampoline offers fitness training apps, as well as activity and educational games. The market is just one of the many agriculture-based events Harvest Green hosts throughout the year. The 1,300-acre master-planned community encompasses two farms that offer residents opportunities to enjoy fresh produce. A planned Farm Club will allow participants to rent their own growing plots. Homes in Harvest Green are priced from the $200,000s. Visit www.harvestgreentexas.com.

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