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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land

Central Fort Bend names Jeff Haley 2015 Business Person of the Year

HMNS at Sugar Land brings ‘Amazing butterflies’

Greg Haralson, left, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land; Ray Aguilar, Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land; Doug Goff, Johnson Development Corporation; Wes Wittig, Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office; Kevin Patton, Kevin Patton State Farm Insurance Agency; Craig Kalkomey, Jones|Carter, Transform into caterpillars Inc.; Christa Rollock, Christa Rollock Insurance; Jeff Haley, Si Environmental, LLC; Vince and experience a life-size interFinnegan, Finnegan Auto Group; Regina Morales, President/CEO Central Fort Bend Chamber active maze, packed with amazing facts and the fun navigaHaley is the Managing Di- program.

The Central Fort Bend Ambassador of the Year was tion of blind alleys and through Chamber recognized eight of rector of Si Environmental, its members who continually LLC in Rosenberg and plays Christa Rollock with Christa ways in Amazing Butterflies, a special exhibition opening at go above and beyond at an An- a vital role in our community Rollock Insurance.

Board member of the the Houston Museum of Natural nual Awards Luncheon Friday, through his support of the January 22, at Safari Texas Chamber and other commu- Year was Vince Finnegan of Science at Sugar Land, Feb. 20.

Visitors experience the chalnity organizations. He also Finnegan Auto Group.

Ranch.

Committee Member of the lenges of being a caterpillar as Regina Morales, Central serves as the Chairman of Fort Bend Chamber President the Board of Directors for the Year was Craig Kalkomey of it morphs into a beautiful butterfly through a hands-on maze & CEO and Jeff Haley, Cham- Central Fort Bend Chamber Jones|Carter, Inc. Achievement in Economic of larger-than-life leaves, grass ber Board Chairman, were the and has been the Chairman of event emcees, welcoming a our Golf Tournament for the Development award was giv- and trees.

Along the way, discover the en to Johnson Development crowd of more than 200 to the past five years.

Haley is a product of Fort Corporation for its efforts in ways caterpillars move, what Awards Luncheon. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land was the Bend County, growing up building incredible master they eat and how other creatures in the Richmond-Rosenberg planned communities in Fort help them achieve their transPresenting Sponsor. formation.

“The Central Fort Bend area, and is proud to serve and Bend County.

“Butterflies are considered Past Chairman of the Board, Chamber has been the voice do business in his community.

Business Partner of the Year Barry Bead, also thanked out- by many to be the most beautiof business and growth in Fort Bend County for more than went to Memorial Hermann going Board Chairman, Me- ful and interesting of insects,” lissa Garcia-Martin for her said Adrienne Barker, director 105 years. Thanks to the in- Sugar Land.

The Raymond Saage Volun- dedication and service, as well and chief development officer credible volunteer efforts and commitments from the Cham- teer of the Year was given to as recognized three members of HMNS at Sugar Land.

“One of the most amazing ber’s members, that voice con- Wes Wittig with the Fort Bend retiring from the Board of Ditinues to be strong,” Morales District Attorney’s Office, rectors — Joe Freudenberger things about this insect is how and Ray Aguilar with Classic with OakBend Medical Cen- they transform from caterpillars said.

Jeff Haley was named the Chevrolet of Sugar Land for ter, Kevin Patton, owner of to butterflies. It is a remarkable Central Fort Bend Chamber’s the time, effort and passion Kevin Patton Insurance Agen- occurrence in nature.”

2015 Business Person of the they put into the Chamber, cy, and Todd Swoboda with and the Leadership Fort Bend Terracon Consultants, Inc. Year.

The adventure begins as museum goers look through eggs to see caterpillar friends climbing on leaves and beginning to feed.

Learn to crawl like a caterpillar by slipping into a set of caterpillar legs and using teamwork and locomotion to sprint for the finish line. See why carpenter ants in Panama defend metalmark caterpillars from parasitic wasps and other predators, and feed a caterpillar its lunch through team games and contests.

Once the transformation from pupa to butterfly is complete, practice flapping giant butterfly wings while avoiding spider webs that lurk around every turn.

The “Nectar Food Path Puzzle” and “Squeeze and Sniff” stations explain how butterflies find food by sight and smell.

Also study how butterflies select a specific plant on which to lay their eggs.

Finally, mark your progress as a butterfly by stamping a souvenir garden card at eight stations before zooming out of

the maze as a butterfly on “The Monarch Monorail” mini zip line.

Amazing Butterflies is produced by Minotaur Mazes, Seattle, based on an exhibition created for the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom with their scientific input and interpretation. This exhibition is locally sponsored

by Fort Bend Junior Service League and City of Sugar Land Tourism.

Tickets for Amazing Butterflies at HMNS Sugar Land are now on sale and may be purchased online. For more information, visit the museum’s web site at www.hmns.org or call (281) 313-2227.

On Oct. 3, 2009, a historic prison building in the residential community area of Telfair opened to the public, transformed – as the new Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land,located at 13019 University Blvd. (at the corner of University and New Territory Blvds.)

Missouri City City Manager aims Sugar Land gets A+ in citizens’ survey at high-performing administration Citizens of Sugar Land gave unprecedented marks for public safety, quality of life, infrastructure, planning for growth, parks/ recreation and more in a statistically valid Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

The survey is conducted every two years to ensure City services meet citizen expectations, and the results help identify resources necessary to address community concerns.

ETC Institute, one of the nation’s leading community-based market research firms, conducted the survey late last year and utilized the data to benchmark Sugar Land against similar communities throughout the nation.

The random survey was conducted by phone, mail and website; it targeted a cross section of respondents consistent with the community’s demographic composition (i.e., gender, age, ethnicity, and geographic location). A summary of key find-

ings follow: 99 percent rated Sugar Land as an excellent or good place to raise children.

97 percent rated Sugar Land as an excellent or good place to live.

The City rated above the U.S. and Southwest Regional Average in 60 of the 61 areas that were compared.

The City rated 26 percent above the U.S. and Southwest Regional Average in the overall quality of City services.

87 percent rated the City as doing an excellent or good job moving in the right direction.

The effectiveness of City communications was 26 percent higher than other cities across the country.

The major categories of municipal services with the highest levels of satisfaction were: 1. quality of police, fire and ambulance services at 95 percent;

2. quality of parks and recreation programs and facilities at 89 percent; 3. ensuring the community is prepared for emergencies at 88 percent; and 4. quality of trash and yard waste services at 88 percent.

“Since we began conducting these surveys in 2004, the city has received high ratings on almost all factors rated,” said City Manager Allen Bogard.

“According to our citizen survey results, I’m proud to say our report card is excellent; however, we will by no means remain complacent with the high marks received. We intend to scrutinize the results to find opportunities for ongoing improvement. For example, improving the flow of traffic and managing congestion was identified as being the most important opportunity for improvement.”

Read the complete survey at www.sugarlandtx.gov/css.

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Anthony Snipes now holds the reins to lead Missouri City to new heights. He is the town’s seventh city manager and the first African-American to hold the job.

After six weeks into his new job, Snipes said he felt great about it.

He spent the first few weeks meeting individually each council member, and meeting key members of the community one on one, to address the issues, challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The city is in the process of updating the comprehensive plan, which provides a long term vision and one that should be strategically aligned with city council goals, Snipes said.

Another immediate goal of Snipes is to make the city administration a high performing organization.

“I want my community to

Snipes understand and know I’m not concerned about Missouri City today but I am concerned about its future. If we can do things right today, future citizens will be glad to say ‘job well done.’

My goal is how can I make it better for the next generation,” said Snipes, who is personable and friendly.

He is 45 years old, married and has a nine and 11-year-old.

His family is still living in Austin, where he was that town’s assistant city manager. They will move to Missouri City as soon as the school semester ends. He said his family visits on weekends and “loves the community” and “will make the move quickly.”

Long before he was a family man he was born and grew up in Americus, GA. when it had a population of 17,000 and was near President Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, GA. Snipes was the youngest of five children and the first to graduate from college. Four others eventually followed his lead and all graduated with honors.

He said he got his core values while growing up in small town Americus. Those values were “treating people with respect and dignity, working hard and See SNIPES, Page 3

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Are you ready to seek treatment for varicose veins?

Varicose veins can be unsightly and may cause discomfort or pain. In some cases, they can even lead to serious health problems. Understanding more about varicose veins can help you decide how to better deal with them. Ulises Baltazar, M.D., board-certified vascular surgeon with Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates, answers some commonly asked questions.

Q: What are varicose veins?

A: They are enlarged veins that may be blue, red or fleshcolored and occur most often in the legs. They may appear twisted and bulging and may be raised above the surface of the skin.

Q: What causes them?

A: Varicose veins may be caused by weak, damaged, deformed or missing valves in the veins. Your leg muscles push blood back to the heart against gravity. Normally, valves in your veins keep your blood flowing forward to return it to your heart. But if the valves aren’t working properly, blood can leak back into the veins and pool there. When backed-up blood makes the veins bigger, they can become varicose.

Q: How common are they?

A: Varicose veins affect half of people 50 years and older.

They are more common among older people, people who are overweight or obese, those who sit or stand for long periods, and women.

Q: When should I see a health care provider about varicose veins?

A: You should seek treatment if varicose veins cause pain or aching; a vein is red, swollen, very tender or warm to the touch; the skin on your calf and ankle becomes thick and changes color, or has sores; a varicose vein begins to bleed; or your symptoms interfere with your daily activities.

Q: How are varicose veins treated?

A: Varicose veins are treated in the following ways: •Self-care— Getting regular exercise that uses the legs; eating a low-salt, high-fiber diet; maintaining a healthy weight; and elevating your legs when resting may help ease pain and keep varicose veins from getting worse.

•Compression stockings— Over-the-counter or prescriptionstrength compression stockings squeeze your legs, helping blood move more efficiently.

•Sclerotherapy— A doctor injects a solution into the veins that scars and closes them. In a few weeks, the veins should fade away, but additional treatments may be required. This procedure may be used for small or medium-size varicose veins.

•Laser treatment— Very strong bursts of light are sent through the skin to the veins, making them slowly fade and disappear.

This is usually only effective for small veins.

•Catheter-assisted procedures— A doctor threads a tiny tube called a catheter into a vein, then uses either radio frequency or laser energy (heat) at the tip of the catheter to close off and seal the vein as the catheter is removed. This treatment is effective for large varicose veins.

•Ambulatory phlebectomy— This is another surgical procedure that involves removing veins through small incisions, but only the parts of the leg that will be pricked are numbed with anesthesia.

•Vein stripping— A long vein is surgically removed through small incisions; general anesthesia is often required. This procedure is usually reserved for very large veins.

You don’t have to live with the discomfort and embarrassment of varicose veins. For an appointment with Dr. Baltazar, call 281.240.8400.

FREE VEIN SEMINAR Join Dr. Ulises Baltazar on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. for a free vein seminar at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s conference center. He will be speaking about the causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatments and prevention of varicose and spider veins. Registration required. Register online at houstonmethodist.org/events or call 281.274.7500.

NEWS

Johnson Development names new community A chance historical photograph solidified the naming of the newest project of The Johnson Development Corp., Veranda.

General manager Trey Reichert and his team had been contemplating the name Veranda for the 590-acre Richmond property near the northwest corner of Williams Way Boulevard and U.S. 59 before happening upon the photo.

“We want this community to reflect the rich heritage of Richmond, both visually and figuratively,” Reichert said.

“Builders will be encouraged to incorporate timeless elements such as expansive porches — verandas — into their home designs. This was the seed that led to our considering the name Veranda for the development.”

Before air conditioning, homes often featured large porches in the front and back, where doors could be opened, allowing air to better circulate through the home. Development team members visited the Fort Bend Museum for inspiration regarding the vision for the community and while

there, saw several photos of structures with broad porches dating back to the early 1800s.

During their research, they found an old photograph that truly caught them by surprise.

They learned that Jane Long, considered the “Mother of Texas,” opened a boarding house in Richmond in 1837 that became a dwelling place for local leadership. This boarding house, called “The Veranda Hotel,” was located at the corner of Morton and Fourth streets in downtown Richmond, which is currently home to Sandy McGee’s restaurant.

“Seeing that photograph sealed our decision to name

Little Women, Good Wives!

the development Veranda,” Reichert said.

The Johnson Development Corp. announced the acquisition of the property, which will offer up to 2,500 homes, in late 2015. Johnson Development, along with IHP Capital Partners, acquired the property from the HendersonWessendorff Foundation of Richmond. Foundation president and CEO Pat McDonald said Johnson Development was selected because of the company’s commitment to creating a first-class, sustainable development that respects the area’s rich history and the legacy of the Henderson and Wessendorff families.

“They are trusting us to protect and enhance a legacy founded more than 100 years ago,” said Larry Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Johnson Development.

Development activity in Veranda is expected to begin mid-year, with home construction estimated for early 2017.

Veranda is Johnson Development’s seventh Fort Bend community, joining Cross Creek Ranch, Harvest Green, Imperial, the new Jordan Ranch, Sienna Plantation and Riverstone, recently named the top-selling master-planned community in Texas. Reichert is also vice president and general manager of Riverstone.

Other current Houston projects of The Johnson Development Corp. include Edgewater, Fall Creek, Grand Central Park, Harmony, Tuscan Lakes, Willow Creek Farms and Woodforest. Johnson Development also is overseeing the Viridian community in DallasFort Worth.

For more information, visit www.johnsondevelopment. com.

Amy, is about to travel Europe with Aunt March and must learn that monetary value are not as important as unconditional love.

Although each have their own journey to take, there is much joy and quiet strength to be learned along the way as they come to appreciate life’s many blessings.

Tickets for this heartwarming, charmer are available online at www.FortBendTheatre.com for only $19; and are $20 at the door. Please call 281.208.3333 for group sales.

Little Women, The Early Years, will be played January 22 - February 14, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m, and Sundays at 3 p.m. Adapted by local playwright and Artistic Director Tarra McCain, this world premiere remains true to the beloved, Louisa May Alcott story and is sure to delight audiences of all generations. Under the guidance of their beloved mother, Marmee, the four young March sisters -- tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy -- struggle to keep their family strong while Father’s away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as poverty, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self and become the Little Women their father believes them to be.

Aunt March corrects Jo. Join Louisa May Alcott’s endearing March Family three years after Little Women as they make their path from childhood to womanhood in Award-Winning Fort Bend Theatre’s production of Little Women, Good Wives.

This timeless play runs Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m .and Sundays at 3 p.m, February 19 - March 6 at 2815 N Main Street, Stafford, TX,

and continues from where the Little Women, The Early Years stopped. Meg is about to be married and must learn to juggle being a good wife and mother; Jo is attempting to build a literary career and maintain her values in a very corrupt business; Beth has never fully recovered from her scarlet fever illness and must come to terms that she may never grow old; and youngest

More candidates file for Sugar Land city elections Four people are now seeking the office of Sugar Land mayor in the May election. Besides Councilmembers Joe Zimmerman and Harish Jajoo, Myatt Hancock announced his candidacy two weeks ago.

Sarwar Khan, a fourth candidate, has now entered the mayoral race. He describes his profession as fleet & Internet manager.

At-large Position 1 Councilman Himesh Gandhi has filed for re-election. Diana Miller has also filed for this position.

For At-Large Position 2 , now held by Zimmerman, Mary K. Joyce, retired corporate management executive has filed. The second person to file for this open seat is Matthew C. Pollak, an engineer.

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NEWS ‘Petition to eliminate Development Code is invalid’ A petition submitted on Jan. 11 to rescind Sugar Land’s Development Code has been declared invalid because state law does not allow the use of initiative or referendum to amend zoning regulations.

The referendum petition process allows citizens to submit a petition to repeal all or part of an existing ordinance, and, if City Council fails to do so, hold an election to approve or reject the ordinance.

The referendum petition submitted on Jan. 11 requested the City to repeal Ordinance No. 2014, which contains Sugar Land’s zoning and development regulations.

Sugar Land’s Development Code provides the basis for the review of projects submitted by a property owner wanting to alter or develop property within the City.

Components of the Development Code include zoning, sign, subdivision, building, airport zoning, and flood damage reduction regulations.

A legal analysis by one of the state’s leading authorities on land-use law was recently performed to determine the impacts of the referendum

Snipes From Page 1 getting a good education.”

Throughout his young years his parents emphasized how important education is and the value of it.

“My father was only able to attain a seventh grade education even though he was highly intelligent. He worked hard to provide for his family and eventually became the pastor of a church. I’m a preacher’s kid. My parents thing was whatever you do, do it in an excellent manner,” Snipes said.

After Snipes graduated from Mercer College in Macon, GA., with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology, he considered becoming a lawyer and getting a dual master’s degree that included public administration.

He was working in Tallahassee, FL., and enrolled at Florida State University. While completing his master’s degree, he got a graduate internship with Anita Favors, city manager of Tallahassee, FL. who “gave me a chance to work in her office. She mentored me, and coming from a small town, we don’t always understand what public service is. She introduced me to a new world I’d

petition submitted on Jan. 11.

Robert F. Brown, of Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P., a recognized expert in land use and zoning laws, confirmed City Attorney Meredith Riede’s opinion that the referendum petition was worded in a way that attempted to repeal Ordinance No. 2014 in its entirety and would not resurrect a prior version of Sugar Land’s development code - this would result in the elimination of Sugar Land’s zoning and development regulations.

According to Riede and Brown, state law and City Charter prohibits the use of referendum or a charter election to repeal Ordinance No. 2014 in its entirety.

Read the legal analysis at www.sugarlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10307.

“Petitioners have chosen a legal path that is not available under state law,” said City Manager Allen Bogard.

“City Council can’t call an election even if they wanted to.

They have to do what the law requires,” Bogard said.

Petitioner’s response Diana Miller, who initiated the petition drive under the

banner Sugar Land Votes, said, “Of course we are disappointed, but not at all surprised in the decision to reject the petition and we may consider working with Plano regarding possibly joining for legal action.”

“The passage of Ordinance 2014 violated State law because this ordinance is not in compliance with Chapter 6 of our Comprehensive Plan. The ordinance requires an amendment to the Development Code to be in compliance with the existing Comprehensive Plan.

“This direction may be more expedient than the referendum petition which would also affect other City business and would require clarity of State law concerning the new Sugar Land Urban Requirements contained in Ord. 2014, whether it is “initial” zoning or an existing zoning regulation,” Miller said.

“We would hope to avoid legal action since the City has demonstrated they will spare no taxpayer expense to get their way. That would entail a very expensive and lengthy legal battle with Sugar Land residents funding the legal costs on both sides. Yes, there

are portions of ordinance 2014 that would not be subject to the Referendum (initial zoning, airport) but that does not prevent the applicable sections from moving forward. Any legal opinion can be purchased for the right price and the City has never spared taxpayer dollars in purchasing an ‘opinion’,” she said.

The city sought to suggest at several HOA meetings that the petition would cause chaos as if by simply signing the petition, the zoning regulations would go away, Miller said.

Mere petition will do no harm, she said.

If the city chose to place the issue on the ballot and if the people vote to amend the development code, then the zoning regulations may be in jeopardy, according to Miller.

City Council is also moving forward to ensure the public can no longer use the power of Petition by increasing the number of required signatures, Miller said with reference to a proposed charter amendment that will be placed on the May ballot.

never known.”

She said, “ ‘Anthony, here’s what public service is all about’ and I’ve been addicted to it ever since.”

The time he spent learning everything he could from Favors about public service enabled him to discover that his true passion and love is public service and particularly the public administration side.

Since graduation day he’s followed his true love with public admin jobs in Fort Worth, Dayton and Austin.

Missouri City offered him the city manager job and he said he accepted it because the town’s “rich history impressed me and after discovering Texas I’ve really come to like it. Next year we’ll celebrate the 60th year of our founding. Many milestones have occurred over those years,” he said.

Snipes considers himself a Renaissance Man who plays a “little bit of sports and loves spectator sports.”

Hiring a Renaissance Man to lead a city of 70,000 plus diverse residents might be the key to major future development.

When asked what he considers the most difficult part of growing a city he said, “ensuring we have the appropriate

amount of development and are pro active in planning. A planned city means we have effective zoning and infrastructure in place so we don’t have drainage or flooding issues. I want high quality and a winwin with our developers and I want quality development because it impacts everything.”

If there is any one item residents want most from their government, he said, it’s quality customer service. In order to achieve that Snipes has put together a high performance team with specific skills, talents and roles. They will be tasked with having a strong sense of accountability for achieving their goals, have shared norms and values and high levels of mutual trust toward each other.

Snipes said, “The key thing we’ll be introducing to city council is how we can become a highly efficient organization.

One thing we need to understand is that high performance means people centered values, customer service and having open communications.

“Each employee has a specific role to play on our comprehensive plan and strategic goals. I believe in strategically aligning what our employees do to reach council’s goals. By the end of the year I want to put

out our report card on all priorities and goals.”

Snipes believes Missouri City offers premier amenities, quality of life and is a safe city.

With that said, he asked, “What do we need to do to enhance the quality of life of the citizens we serve? All things are important, so we have to assure that all things are done properly. That means being transparent and having a sound financial process here. My hope is we can share information with all residents and make sure we aren’t wasteful but are efficient and effective.”

As for the future Snipes said he wants to focus on infrastructure in order to grow development and how to do that – what type of investment would it take.

“We also need to focus on infrastructure already in place – sidewalks, drainage -- and the importance of creating a long-term financial plan. We will map out that so our council will understand the challenges we face, and insure we have a premier community.”

All of that fits perfectly with what Snipes want to do regarding Missouri City’s future – “do things right and make it better for the next generation.”

—Seshadri Kumar

Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon takes place Jan. 31 in Sugar Land The 8th Annual Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon has announced the addition of Age Group Awards for its Humana Vitality 5K walking participants.

To provide a walker-friendly race, the Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon, which also includes the Fort Bend Kia Half Marathon, encourages more walkers to put their walking to the test at any of the event’s three races, taking place Jan. 31 at the University of Houston Sugar Land campus.

“Many of our 5K participants are just starting their first race experiences with our event,” said Race Director Terrie Gorney.

“The new 5K Walker Age Group Awards recognize that effort and will encourage people to get off the couch and on the race course.”

From its start, the Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon has focused on providing marathon and half marathon courses that walkers can complete. The course stays open for eight hours - two hours longer than most marathons.

“Since our first event in Registration for the Memori- and experienced coaches, each 2008, we have seen our par- al Hermann USA Fit Marathon, group strives to help its memticipant base of walkers grow Fort Bend Kia Half Marathon bers achieve their personal every year. It’s a great feeling and Humana Vitality Family best in a non-intimidating, fun to see more and more people Friendly 5K is available online and safe environment with the getting fit through walking.” now through Jan. 29. For more ultimate goal of encouraging Recent studies have shown information and to register, the growth of the human conthat prolonged sitting through- visit www.usafitmarathon.com. nection. out the day may cause more Visit www.usafit.com.

Led by a team of educated health risks than smoking.

Doctors encourage walking whenever possible to mitigate those risks. Gorney suggests that training for and participating in events like the Humana Vitality 5K is a great place to start.

New for full marathon and half marathon participants ABWA Fort Bend Monthly Meeting this year is the choice of finFebruary 5, 4, 2015 2016 February isher items - choose between a finisher’s jacket; quarterQuail Valley Country Club zip, long-sleeve pullover; or 2880 La Quinta Dr, Missouri City, TX backpack, in addition to their Networking begins at 5:00 pm finisher’s medal and t-shirt. All 5K participants also receive a Start Your New Year With Networking! finisher’s shirt and medal.

Speaker: Debbie Elder The Memorial Hermann USA Fit Marathon benefits the Owner of Shady Oak Primary School in Fort Bend Education FoundaRichmond and Owner of tion. To date, the USA Fit “Set them up for success.”

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Speaker: Rod White of RW & Associates

Sugar Land Councilman Himesh Gandhi files for re-election On Wednesday morning, Council Member Himesh Gandhi filed for re-election to the Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1. First elected by a citywide vote in 2012, Council Member Gandhi remains committed to responsible, transparent city government, superior development, and smart spending to keep the City living within its means.

“Since the first day I served on City Council I have focused on improving the lives of the people of Sugar Land,” said Gandhi. “I am proud of the accomplishments our Council has made to address public safety, aging infrastructure, and also for the recent mobility plan addressing future development and traffic in our region. Despite the recent struggles of the energy sector, Sugar Land has maintained low tax rates for both homeowners and businesses that have strengthened our city’s economic base.

“I am indebted to the residents of Sugar Land for putting their faith in me as their at-large City Council member. I am also grateful and thankful for the support of my wife Farrah, as I seek another term in public service to our city,” said Gandhi.

Since his election to Sugar Land City Council in 2012, Councilman Gandhi has put his values into action to help Sugar Land continue its mission to enhance the quality of life in the community while excelling in the delivery of public service. “Sugar Land has been recognized both in Texas and nationally for the quality of live in our community,” said Gandhi.

“Much of this success is due to careful long range planning and our Council’s commitment to protect the balance between economic development and the interests of our citizens.”

A 24- year resident of Sugar Land, Councilman Gandhi is known for his civic and com-

Gandhi munity involvement. Himesh and his wife Farrah live in Telfair with their son Jaiden. Gandhi is a graduate of Clements High School, and received a BBA from Houston Baptist University and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law. Gandhi is an Attorney and Partner with the law firm of Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, and is also board certified in commercial real estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His duties on Council have included service on the Sugar Land Development Corporation, Economic Development Committee, Finance/Audit Committee, Intergovernmental Relations Committee and on the Smart Finance Centre at Sugar Land’s planning task force.

In the local community, Himesh serves as a board member for both the Arc of Texas and The Arc of Fort Bend County.

Gandhi has also been active with the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, and has served as past legal counsel for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and Fort Bend Global Initiative.

Gandhi recently was named a recipient of the Houston Business Journal’s 40 under 40 awards.

The campaign website is www.

HGSugarLand.com.

FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2016 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING To build and strengthen new partnerships with State and local governments and the private sector, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a single consolidated submission for the planning and application aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. Fort Bend County is in the process of developing its FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the William B. Travis Building, 301 Jackson St., 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas to receive comments from the public regarding the housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income persons such as homeless individuals and families; persons with special needs (the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, and persons with HIV/AIDS); the housing needs of renters and owners; community needs such as anti-crime, economic development, infrastructure, planning and administration, public facilities, public services, senior programs, youth programs; and other nonhousing community development needs.

The public is encouraged to attend and to submit comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, 301 Jackson St., Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469. Comments will be incorporated into the draft FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, as appropriate.

The Fort Bend County CDBG, HOME and ESG Request for Proposals (RFPs) will be available on Friday, February 5, 2016. An information session for CDBG, HOME, and ESG Program applicants will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the William B. Travis Building 301 Jackson St., 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas. Questions from applicants will be answered at this meeting. Proposals must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016. For more information, please call Carol Borrego at (281) 341-4410.

Persons with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services may contact the department at (281) 341-4410 regarding reasonable accommodations for the meeting. This venue is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Spanish language translators are available at the meeting for persons with Limited English Proficiency. Persons requiring other language translators must contact the department at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (281) 341-4410 to request translation services for the meeting.

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Strong ‘odor’ surrounds grand jury proceedings

OPINION

By SESHADRI KUMAR The grand jury proceedings are confidential and they rarely make news. But, recently, in Fort Bend County, the grand jury itself became a part of the news, and not the alleged crime that the grand jury was supposed to investigate.

In another unusual twist, the judge and the jury stood on one side and the defense and prosecution on the other side of the case. Eventually, the judge and jury prevailed over the joint objections of the defense and the prosecution.

The judge was well within his rights and privileges in deciding to hold over the grand jury whose term expired on Dec. 31, 2015, for another 90 days to investigate a particular matter.

While the judge may have followed the letter of the law, did he follow the spirit of the law remains a question.

Leaving aside a host of factors that may tend to taint the grand jury proceedings, the mere perception that something was not right with the grand jury proceedings or that the case does not pass the smell test would cast a cloud over the fairness of the grand jury findings, whatever that may be.

Whether the grand jury indicts the person or not, both

Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen.

Owen and Gonzalez are friends and Gonzales also knew three others on the grand jury panel.

Another member of the grand jury, Victor Vannerson, whose father has been involved in Lamar CISD matters in his own individual capacity, decided to take himself out of the grand jury investigating the LCISD -Gonzalez case.

Owen did not deny his friendship with Gonzalez.

However, he testified that he did not remember to having received any campaign contribution from Gonzalez.

But, Gonzalez testified that he had given $1,000 to the Allen Owen campaign in 2008.

To cap it all, the grand jury had private consultation with an outside attorney, Mike Elliott.

Elliott was former Assistant DA in Fort Bend County and his relationship with District Attorney John Healey is anything but cordial.

In fact, Elliott has a ‘big axe to grind’ against Healey, Attorney Don Bankston told Judge Jim Shoemake, while objecting to Elliott’s “illegal advice” to the grand jury.

Bankston, representing Jesse Torres, a former LCISD trustee

sides will have an axe to grind.

Now, a quick recap of the facts of the case.

The Fort Bend County sheriff’s Office began an investigation in July 2015 on an allegation made by a newly elected Lamar CISD Trustee, Dr. Tyson Harrel during the June 18 board meeting that he and trustee James Steenbergen were offered cash in an envelope by Jim Gonzales, president of IDC, Inc. The allegation implied that a contractor doing business with the LCISD offered cash as campaign contribution to the trustee candidates during the May 2015 elections. It was reported that the candidates did not accept the cash.

Under the Texas Election Code a cash contribution of more than $100 is illegal. It is to be established if there were any such illegal cash contributions made and if so, it would be an “attempted illegal contribution.”

As of now, the sheriff’s office has not concluded the investigation.

Meanwhile, the grand jury empaneled by District Judge Jim Shoemake, 10 days before its term was to end on Dec. 31, 2015, wrote to the judge asking for an extension so that it could complete the LCISD matter.

The grand jury foreman is

and Steven Rocket Rosen, representing Jim Gonzalez filed motions before Judge Shoemake to withdraw the extension given to the grand jury and let the matter be investigated by the new grand jury which was empaneled on Jan. 1 this year.

They both argued that the grand jury has not begun the investigation of the case and does not have legal basis to seek an extension.

They both argued on the ground that public perception would harm the grand jury proceedings and that justice should not only be done, but it should be ‘seen’ to be done.

Assistant District Attorney Steve Carpenter also took exception to Elliott’s involvement with the grand jury and said the law does not allow anyone other than the prosecution or the judge to advise the grand jury. The secret talks between the grand jury and Elliott tainted the jury and placed numerous obstacles to the prosecution in pursuing the case, Carpenter said.

It is clear that no harm would have been caused to the investigation if it is handed over to the new grand jury.

Does the old grand jury not believe the new grand jury is competent to conduct the probe?

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 December 16, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2016, the same being the 2nd 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

1

07-DCV157615 03/17/15

174001009001690 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. BLK 9, BORDEN'S ADDN, 75 FT X 1 JOAN REESE EVANS AKA JOAN 101.25 FT, MORE OR LESS, VOL B, PG 758* ELLA EVANS, ET AL OCTOBER 19, 2015

2

09-DCV176972 08/17/15

3

12-DCV199144 10/20/15

4

14-DCV215775 08/28/15

490002002100090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 015800000090490 7 OCTOBER 19, 2015

5

14-DCV215857 10/13/15

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$6,650.00

$6,650.00

542200000039191 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 6,000 SQ FT, MORE OR LESS, 4 CEASAR BROWN, AKA CAESAR JESSIE THOMPSON SURV, ABST 393, VOL 1807, PG 60* BROWN, ET AL OCTOBER 19, 2015

$20,620.00

$13,400.00

LT 10, BLK 2, MAYFIELD PARK, FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ELOUISE LYONS, AKA ELOUISE SEC 2, VOL 415, PG 348* HOLLOWAY LYONS, ET AL

$47,580.00

$14,600.00

1.53 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, D. A. CONNER SURV, ABST 158, VOL 367, PG 421*

$15,560.00

$6,800.00

ACRES 20.857, MORE OR LESS, I. N. CHARLES LEAGUE, ABST 17, CLK'S FILE# 9535346*

$273,870.00

$2,300.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. TEXAS SPECIALTY HOMES, LP, ET AL

001700000013090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LORI 1 LEAL , TRUSTEE DECEMBER 11, 2015

(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, December 16, 2015 Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas

If Gonzalez’s friends are on the grand jury, it would only favor him. But, why would the attorney object to have a friendly grand jury investigate his client?

Was it because the attorney did not want the fair name of a Fort Bend County grand jury sullied?

Would it be that with the tainted grand jury, even if it indicts Gonzales, the indictment could be quashed on appeal?

There are more questions than answers.

Following is the judge’s ruling: “The Court finds that the Grand Jury had before it enough facts to need to extend the term of the Grand Jury for 90 days in order to complete its investigation. The motion concerning the extension of the Grand Jury is denied.

The Court finds that the actions taken by Victor Vannerson to remove himself were based upon a desire not to let anything between his father and LCISD enter into his deliberations. The withdrawal of the Juror Victor Vannerson was a recusal and not a disqualification.

The check does not include the back of the check which would be expected to contain information/markings to show where the check was deposited and who endorsed it. The check

fails to show that Allen Owen derived any benefit whatsoever from it. The check was not presented to Allen Owen for him to explain how the check affected his testimony given previously. The check fails to provide insight without such testimony.

Testimony by Jim Gonzales concerning knowing four members of the Grand Jury including Allen Owen, its Foreman had no foundation in how closely they knew each other, whether they went to each other’s houses, attended social events, or other such matters.

It did include the check payable to Owen but nothing was asked of him regarding whether he got the funds. The check does not establish influence nor does the acquaintance status. We have to depend on the good judgment of Owen and the others to determine if they should vote on anything requiring a vote.

The question of unsealing the testimony of Mike Elliott is one of whether it benefits the possible Defendants. The Court has read the testimony and finds that it does not relate to the Defendants. The testimony is not relevant to any of the Defendants. Preservation of secrecy is mandated to the Grand Jury proceedings. No compelling reason to make it known was shown and the request is denied.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of November, 2015 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in 13-DCV-210162 in favor of the Plaintiff- Eaglewood Homeowner’s Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,042.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 21st day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) Alexandra Onyekwuluje had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-ONE (21 ), BLOCK TWO (2), OF EAGLEWOOD, SECTION FIVE (5), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2262 A/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 9611 LASBURY DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $163,800.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of December, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in 14-DCV214352 in favor of the PlaintiffWells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, for the sum of $493,869.81 Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $13,210.75 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21st day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) Julie McKellar had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, IN BLOCK 2, OF CINCO RANCH WEST SEC. 17, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREFORE RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2328A AND B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $439,310.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

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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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 for Energy Park South Partial Replat No. 1, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Kyle Duckett with GBI Partners, L.P. at 281-499-4539 or kduckett@ gbisurvey.com for information prior to the hearing.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 for Kinderworks Seven Meadows Replat No. 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 for Firethorne Sec. 19 Partial Replat No. 2, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

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Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact Janet Baccus with Jones/Carter at 713-777-5337 for information prior to the hearing.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Andrew Allemand with Windrose Land Services, Inc. at 713-458-2281 or andrew.allemand@ windroseservices.com for information prior to the hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 for FM 1093 and FM 723 Reserves Partial Replat No. 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact Janet Baccus with Jones/Carter at 713-777-5337 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, BUSINESSES, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING RULES REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF HOTEL GUEST REGISTERS, SECURITY CAMERAS, MONITORS, AND RECORDINGS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. 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-16-01 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on January 19, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/Maria Jackson City Secretary

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF February 9, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

Sealed BIDS for the provision of Select Uniforms for Fire and Police Departments to the City of Missouri City, Bid # 16-018 Re-Advertisement Uniforms for Fire and Police Departments 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. Bids must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on February 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

There is not a pre-bid conference.

Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, 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.

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD E. COSTIGAN, DECEASED 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 22, 2016 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on September 30, 2015.

It bears cause number 15- DCV-226808 and is styled: In Re: Order for Foreclosure Concerning 407 Lee Drive Richmond, Tx. 77469 Under Tex. R. Civ. Proc. 736 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: SCOTT H. CRIST TAHERZADEH PLLC 5001 SPRING VALLEY ROAD DALLAS TX 75244 469-7 29-6800 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: WHEREFORE, PETITIONER REQUESTS, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS, AND ITS ASSIGNS, A COURT ORDER TO SELL THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE, DEED OF TRUST, AND APPLICABLE LAW. PETITIONER SEEKS TO FORECLOSE A LIEN ENCUMBERING THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 407 LEE DRIVE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 (THE PROPERTY) AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT NI NE(9), BLOCK ONE (1) TARA, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 20 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TO SELL THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE, DEED OF TRUST AND APPLICABLE LAW. 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 5th day of January, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas By: Deputy District Clerk Jacqueline O. Barrientos Telephone: (281) 341 -3787

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Fort Bend ISD will host a public meeting to share the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) with the Board of Trustees on February 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the FBISD Administration Building (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land 77479).

•Each November, the Texas Education Agency issues a TAPR for each district and campus in the state. The TAPR includes student performance data from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), measures of college readiness, and student and staff demographics.

•During the public meeting, District administrators will give a brief overview of the District TAPR report followed by opportunities for public comment and Board discussion. District department leaders, whose results are contained in the report, will also be available for questions.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www. fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 16-056 – TRAFFIC COUNT SERVICES Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of November, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-217094 in favor of the Plaintiff - Waterford Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $13,210.75 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 9th day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Tena Edwards had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-TWO (22), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF WATERFORD, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION OF 415.832 ACRES IN THE JOHN LEVERTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 402, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF §AID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE 16, PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID PLAT IS AMENDED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER’S COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORDED IN VOLUME 959 PAGE 858 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 14823 WALBROOK DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77498 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $221,750.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 for Offices at Firethorne, being a replat of Restricted Reserve “A” of Firethorne Commercial Reserve “A” Replat and Firethorne Sec. 7 Partial Replat, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact Mary McKenzie with Hovis Surveying Company, Inc. at 281-320-9591 or hovis@hovissurveying.com for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 for South Side Addition Replat, Precinct 2. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact Robert Terry with McKim & Creed at 713-568-7440 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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 Nov 16, 2015 in cause numbered 14-DCV218865 styled SETTLERS PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION vs.

RICHARD A. MORALES, in which a judgment was rendered on FEB 9, 2015 in favor of SETTLERS PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION for the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Six Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($4926.78); 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 Nov 24, 2015 and will on Feb 2, 2016 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 RICHARD A. MORALES to and in the following described Real Property LOT (9),IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF SETTLERS PARK, SECTION FOUR (4), AN ADDITION FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29,PAGE12 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of SETTLER’S PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 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 2, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

TO: MICHELLE YOUNG 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 08, 2016 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on September 24, 2015. It bears cause number 15- DCV226687 and is styled: Elaine Rannells v. Michelle Young The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: S. SCOTT WEST THE WEST LAW FIRM 1600 HIGHWAY 6 SUITE 450 SUGAR LAND TX 77478 (281) 277-1500 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: ELAINE RANNELLS’ DL AND SS DESIGNATIONS ARE 883 AND 418, RESPECTIVELY. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, ELAINE RANNELLS PRAYS MICHELLE YOUNG BE CITED AND REQUIRED TO ANSWER AND APPEAR HEREIN, AND THAT UPON A TRIAL OF THE MERITS, JUDGMENT BE ENTERED IN FAVOR OF ELAINE RANNELLS, AND AN AWARD OF ACTUAL DAMAGES, PRE-JUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST, AND TAXABLE COSTS. ELAINE RANNELLS FURTHER PRAYS FOR ANY AND ALL FURTHER RELIEF, BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIAL, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO WHICH SHE MAY SHOW HERSELF JUSTLY ENTITLED. 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, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas By: Deputy District Clerk ASHLEY ALANIS Telephone: (281) 633-7616

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 4th day of January, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. CESAR ENRIQUE MEJIA, ET AL in Cause# 13-DCV-205325 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell , at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, which is the first Tuesday o f 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: 3450010040900907 LOT 9 IN BLOCK 4 OF GATEWAY ACRES ADDITION NUMBER 1, IN THE MANUEL ESCALERA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 170, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS PER PLAT OF SAID ADDITION RECORDED IN THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 6th day of January,2016 as the property of CESAR ENRIQUE MEJIA, JOSEFINA MEJIA, CHRIS GODDARD, MICKEY GODDARD, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO OAKWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1 0,379.16, 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. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this the 6th day of January, 2016.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 24th day of November, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-214395 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,262.35 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21st day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Paul Green and Estella Green had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had, of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION THIRTEEN, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT CLERKS FILE NO. 20465 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15522 APPLERIDGE DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $94,570.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT •JANUARY 27, 2016 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 16th day of November, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. BRENDA JOHNSON in Cause #09-DCV-172433 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell , at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, which is the first Tuesday o f 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: 6200010014200907 LOT FORTY-TWO (42), IN BLOCK (1), OF THE REPLAT OF RIDGEGATE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION lN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGE 4 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 19th day of November, 2015 as the property of BRENDA JOHNSON to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,250.11 ,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. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this the 19th day of November, 2015.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Martha Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of an Order of Sale dated Jan 21, 2015, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against Nick R. Demeris and Helen M. Demeris, defendant, in Cause No. 13-DCV-208697, for the sum of FIVE-THOUSAND-FIVEHUNDRED –EIGHTY-FOUR- DOLLARS AND 44/100’s ($5584.44), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 15TH day of DEC, 2015, at 10:00 AM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 14, IN BLOCK 1 , OF COMMONWEALTH ESTATES SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1173/B AND 1174/A,BOTH OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, and on FEB 2, 2016, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: FEB 2, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 5th day of November, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14DCV-217095 in favor of the Plaintiff - Waterford Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,173.94 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 9th day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Floxy Animadu and Uche Animadu had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRlPTION: LOT NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF WATERFORD, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE 16 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 14835 WALBROOK DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77498 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $201,470.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST).

All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-055 – CCTV SYSTEM UPGRADE AT COUNTY JAIL A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 9:00AM (CST). The preRFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Jail, 1410 Williams Way Blvd., Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend.

This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS FORT BEND COUNTY

TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE 0 F 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 30th day of November,2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs.

JOEL C. MARTINEZ, ET AL in Cause# 14DCV-215849 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 0746000000130906 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE JAMES SIMON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 746, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM W.F. LEHMANN, ET AL, TO R.P. WARD, ET AL, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 1960 AND RECORDED VOLUME 401, PAGE 425 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0746000000150906 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE JAMES SIMON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 746, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM W.F. LEHMANN, ET AL, TO R. P. WARD, ET AL, DATED JANUARY 20, 1959 AND RECORDED VOLUME 388, PAGE 200 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 1st day of December, 2015 as the property of JOEL C MARTINEZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $16,220.76, 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, FORT BEND COUNTY. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand on this the 6th day of January 6,2016.

R. L. RAMIREZ CONSTABLE, PRECINCT NO. 1 FORT BEND COUNT, TEXAS

By Deputy Mario Rios, Jr.#1119

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

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 December 18, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2016, the same being the 2nd 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

005800810000090 8 DECEMBER 11, 2015 005800820000090 8 DECEMBER 11, 2015 005804960000090 8 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RHETT CAVIEL, AKA RHETT FRANKLIN CAVIEL, ET AL

LT 5, BLK 1, EAST SIDE ADDN, VOL 118, PG 47*

$3,260.00

$3,260.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RHETT CAVIEL, AKA RHETT FRANKLIN CAVIEL, ET AL

LT 1, BLK 6, EAST SIDE ADDN, VOL 118, PG 47*

$17,570.00

$5,700.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RHETT CAVIEL, AKA RHETT FRANKLIN CAVIEL, ET AL

LT 2, BLK 6, EAST SIDE ADDN, KENDLETON TOWN, VOL 118, PG 47*

$14,940.00

$5,000.00

420000002260090 7 OCTOBER 19, 2015 762001012005090 1 OCTOBER 19, 2015 460000287101090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JONAPHAN ROBERTS, ET AL

LOT 26, BLK 2, JEWEL PARK, VOL 5, PG 26*

$14,500.00

$7,500.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ROGER ALLEN, AKA ROGER DARNELL ALLEN, ET AL

LT 5, BLK 12, RIVERWOOD VILLAGE, SEC 1, VOL 23, PG 24*

$50,920.00

$15,100.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

200 FT BY 310 FT, MORE OR LESS, N 1/2 BLK 287, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$3,360.00

$3,360.00

460000029100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 40 FT OF WEST 185 FT, BLK 29, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$11,710.00

$6,500.00

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

460000032100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

WEST 40 FT OF EAST 185 FT, BLK 32, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$11,710.00

$6,500.00

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460000030100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 40 FT, WEST 185 FT, BLK 30, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$4,680.00

$4,200.00

11

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460000033100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

NORTH 1/2, BLK 33, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6, & VOL 2, PG 23*

$2,390.00

$2,390.00

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Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, 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 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on Nov 10, 2015 in cause numbered 15-DCV-223900 styled AVALON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION vs. GUY RICHARDSON, in which a judgment was rendered on August 21, 2015 in favor of AVALON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION for the sum of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($8647.62); 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 Nov 24, 2015 and will on Feb 2, 2016 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 GUY RICHARDSON to and in the following described Real Property LOT 22, BLOCK 1, OF AVALON GARDEN OF AVALON SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN NOL 1786/A 1786/B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5931 GARDEN HILLS SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of AVALON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 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 2, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

§ § §

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

460000304000190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 460000018100090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

BLK 304, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$2,000.00

$2,000.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

NORTH 1/2 BLK 18, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 2, PG 23*

$1,190.00

$1,190.00

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

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13

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14

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

460000019100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

NORTH 1/2, BLK 19, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 2, PG 23*

$1,190.00

$1,190.00

15

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460000287201090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

100 FT BY 310 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 287, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 228, PG 134*

$1,420.00

$1,420.00

16

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460000516101090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

NORTH 100 FT, LT 516, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 319, PG 439*

$1,420.00

$1,420.00

17

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460000617000190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 617, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,860.00

$1,860.00

18

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460000618000190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 618, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,860.00

$1,860.00

19

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FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

EAST 27 FT, BLK 12, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,600.00

$1,600.00

20

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460000012000190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 460000619000190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

EAST 20 FT, BLK 619, MORE OR LESS, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 220, PG 157*

$1,570.00

$1,570.00

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460000114300090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

0.6110 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BLK 114, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,220.00

$1,220.00

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FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 115, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,220.00

$1,220.00

23

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460000115300090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 460000116300090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

WEST 40 FT OF EAST 185 FT, BLK 116, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,220.00

$1,220.00

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EAST 40 FT OF WEST 185 FT, BLK 113, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$1,190.00

$1,190.00

460000113300090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

INDEPENDENT • JANUARY 27, 2016 • Page 7 Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

460000023100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

WEST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 23, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$1,180.00

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460000025100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 25, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$1,180.00

$1,180.00

27

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

EAST 20 FT, BLK 88, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$590.00

$590.00

28

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FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

EAST 20 FT, BLK 89, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$590.00

$590.00

29

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

460000088000190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 460000089000190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 460000566000190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 566, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$590.00

$590.00

30

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460000567000190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 567, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$590.00

$590.00

31

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

460000614000190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 614, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$580.00

$580.00

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460000642000190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 HENRY LEE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

0.142 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, PART OF BLK 642, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

$280.00

$280.00

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FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

LT 1, BLK 4, OIL CENTER, #3, VOL 232, PG 343*

$210.00

$210.00

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565003004010090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 560000008110290 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 460000005206490 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

SOUTH 1/2, LT 11, BLK 8, OFFSET PROPERTIES, VOL 232, PG 344*

$600.00

$600.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN HENRY LEE, ET AL

EAST 20 FT, MORE OR LESS, BLK 5, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 6*

786000000007190 1 DECEMBER 11, 2015 315000003050190 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ARISTEO CARDENAS, ET AL

25

$1,180.00

$300.00

$300.00

ROSENBERG FARMS, LT 7, VOL 4, PG 25 & VOL 372, PG 550*

$16,440.00

$4,100.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALISHA WOOTTON SHIPP

50.00% UDI IN & TO LTS 4 & 5, BLK 3, FRESNO TOWNSITE, VOL 2, PG 5*

$19,390.00

$3,500.00

14-DCV215818 10/22/15

315000003050290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 ALISHA WOOTTON SHIPP DECEMBER 11, 2015

50.00% UDI IN & TO LTS 4 & 5, BLK 3, FRESNO TOWNSITE, VOL 2, PG 5*

$19,390.00

$4,500.00

39

14-DCV215820 10/30/15

460000032111090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 7 J. STUMM, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

ACRES 0.166, MORE OR LESS, BLK 32, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 195, PG 541*

$5,480.00

$4,000.00

40

14-DCV217753 05/12/15

NORTH 1/2, BLK 36, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23*

$48,340.00

$3,300.00

41

14-DCV216464 09/29/15

460000036102090 7 DECEMBER 11, 2015 006619003080590 3 DECEMBER 11, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOSEF FRANCIS SMITH SUBD, ACRES 2.40, MORE OR LESS, LT 21, VOL ROBATA X, PG 194 & VOL 67, PG 88*

$1,250.00

$1,250.00

35

13-DCV208137 10/21/15

36

14-DCV215034 10/27/15

37

14-DCV215818 10/22/15

38

42

14-DCV216501 10/24/15

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ANGEL A. GONZALES, AKA ANGEL GONZALEZ, ET AL

460000516102090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 LAWRENCE E. WARE, ET AL DECEMBER 11, 2015

FRESNO RANCHO TRACT NO. 2, BLK 516, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 218, PG 357*

ANDREW NORTHINGTON LEAGUE, ACRES 4, MORE OR LESS, ABST 65, VOL 123, PG 518*

43

14-DCV217726 10/07/15

006515000620090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 3 MORGAN LEE JACKSON DECEMBER 11, 2015

44

15-DCV221312 10/24/15

003400030023090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. TRACT 4, TIERRA GRANDE, SEC 8 TERRANCE MAURICE BENNETT 2, REC'D IN SLIDE# 912/A* DECEMBER 11, 2015

$1,420.00

$1,420.00

$4,240.00

$4,240.00

$65,270.00

$4,800.00

(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, December 18, 2015 Constable R. L. Ramirez 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LIMITED SERVICE HOTEL City Council Public Hearing 6:00 p.m., February 16, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, to hear all persons interested in the proposed conditional use permit to construct a limited service hotel on 1.8 acres located approximately 340 feet southeast from the intersection of Sugar Park Lane and U.S. 90A within a General Business (B-2) zoning district; identified as reserve “D” within the Sugar Lane Business Park Second Replat (F.B.C.O.P.R. Instrument No. 20080089).

Details of the proposed conditional use permit may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx. gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos” Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting no later than Friday, February 12, 2016.

VICINITY MAP:

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on November 10th, 2015, by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15-DCV-222874 in favor of the plaintiff- West Oaks Village Community Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of$ 11,602.76++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on November 23rd, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours ofTen O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) Hein Van Do, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 77, IN BLOCK 1, OF WEST OAKS VILLAGE, SEC. 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1554/A AND 1554/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”). 17315 KENTON CROSSING LANE, RICHMOND TEXAS 77407.

TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on November 16th, 2015, by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV-215141 in favor of the plaintiffQuail Run Community Improvement Association, plaintiff, for the sum of$ 8,248.10++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on December 1st, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours ofTen O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - Patricia Ann Ford and Alfred Ford, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT THREE(3), BLOCK NINE(9), OF QUAIL RUN, SECTION ONE(l), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS THEREOF RECORDED UNDER PAGE NO. 14 VOLUME NO. 22 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 16614 QUAIL PARK DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE 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 16th day of November, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. KENT DOUGLAS CAVENDER in Cause# 13-DCV211415 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, 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: 4950020172300907 LOT TWENTY-THREE (23), BLOCK SEVENTEEN (17), THE MEADOWS, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME SEVEN (7), PAGE SEVEN (7) OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11946 BRIGHTON LANE, STAFFORD, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, 77477.

Levied on the 19TH day of November,2015 as the property of KENT DOUGLAS CAVENDER to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,757.18, 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 MEADOWS PLACE, 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 CODE. Given under my hand this 19th day of November, 2015.

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 9th day of December, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOSE NEFTALI, AKA. JOSE NEFTALI ALVARENGA, ET AL in Cause# 10-DCV-181482 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 20 I 6, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3 108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 6400000131800907 LOT 18 IN BLOCK 13 OF RIDGEWOOD ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 29A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 21st day of December as the property of ABEL MARTINEZ, AKA ABEL SEGURA MARTINEZ MARIA MARTINEZ, AKA MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, JESUS R. MEJIA, XOCHITL M. MEJIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,227.78, 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; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL AND FORT BEND COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT#1.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this the 21st day of December, 2015.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Martha Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

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FINANCE & INVESTMENT

Beware the insurance premium drift!

I bought my first home a few years ago, and with the purchase came homeowner’s insurance. I purchased the policy from a local agent I knew through work and for the first year, everything went smoothly.

Then BAM! I get the renewal notice from the insurance company and my premium jumped 41 percent! I immediately called the agent and we sat down to discuss the premium. I understood why it had gone up, but wasn’t content to continue with the policy without looking at other options. Eventually I went with another insurance company that offered a premium about $1,000 less than the original insurer.

If you’re like most people, once you’ve bought a home, car, boat, etc., you put the insurance on autopilot. Nobody likes to deal with insurance, so it’s easier to set up an escrow account or auto-payment plan to handle future premiums.

But what you gain in convenience, you may be giving up in huge premium increases.

When a client joins our firm,

Brandon Arns, left, Jared Jameson, Bill Jameson and Derek Finley one of the first things we look at is the insurance. Most aren’t surprised to hear they are paying well above market prices on their premiums, but haven’t moved because they’ve had the policy for many years. Unfortunately, we probably put more research into the TVs we replace every five years than the insurance we pay for every year (even though shopping your insurance may save you enough to pay for a new TV every year!)

With the new year, now is

a good time to review all of your insurance policies. Even if all you do is call your agent, that’s better than continuing coverage without questioning anything. Beware the insurance premium drift…its bite is slow and expensive!

WJ Interests, LLC has provided fee-only financial advice to individuals, families and businesses since 1996. For more information, please contact us at wj@wjinterests.com or 281-634-9400.

AUTOMOBILE: Hyundai Santa Fe

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The award-winning Hyundai Santa Fe lineup heads into 2016 continuing to pack a healthy list of standard features, optional premium conveniences and entertainment items, while sporting simplified interior offerings.

The 2016 Santa Fe Sport starts at $24,950, which is unchanged from the previous model year. It is arriving in dealerships now.

The 3-row Santa Fe begins at $30,400 and will arrive at dealerships in June.

Enhancements to the electric power steering system and suspension last year sharpened the Santa Fe’s world-class ride and handling.

Hyundai’s selectable steering got an updated 32-bit microprocessor and tuning for a firmer steering feel.

Also new last year were stiffer wheel bearings, lower control arm bushings, revised rear suspension geometry and bushings all of which increase lateral stiffness.

Hyundai Santa Fe continues to offer front- or all-wheel drive and seating options for five, six or seven passengers.

The test drive 2016 Santa Fe Sport is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is turbocharged. It makes 265

horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. torque.

A 2.4-liter engine is also offered.

The 2016 Santa Fe also comes with a 3.3-liter V-6. All Santa Fe engines use gasoline direct injection and dual continuously variable valve timing. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all Santa Fe models.

Standard features include remote keyless entry with alarm, body color heated exterior power mirrors with driver’s blind spot mirror, LED headlight accents, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control, manual rear sunshades, leather seats and leather shift knob, windshield wiper de-icer, fog lights, roof side rails, heated side mirrors with turn signals, active cornering control, 18-inch alloy wheels and Bluetooth handsfree phone system.

Premium features such as xenon headlights, panoramic sunroof, navigation and 12-speaker Infinity Logic7 surround sound audio system are options.

Also Hyundai offers handsfree smart liftgate with auto open, which makes it even easier to access the cargo area when their hands are full.

To simplify the Santa Fe

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lineup, the GLS (7-passenger) trim has been renamed SE for 2016 and the saddle interior option is no longer available on the Santa Fe Sport or Santa Fe. Standard safety equipment on the 2016 Santa Fe lineup includes vehicle stability management with electronic stability control and traction control system, seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, hill-start assist control with downhill brake control and a tire pressure monitoring system.

The all-wheel drive, 2.0 liter engine on the Santa Fe Sport test drive vehicle gets high marks. It gets 18 miles to the gallon in city driving and 24 on the highway for a combined 21 mpg average. It is a pleasure to ride in, the seats are comfortable, interior and exterior design are eye candy and the power plenty. It handles well, rides easy and has enough bells and whistles to keep the driver and passengers happy and comfortable.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD retails for $33,000 with all standard features. Extras on the test drive model include a heated steering wheel, 19-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, a panoramic sunroof, 8-inch touch screen navigation system, 12-speaker surround sound Infinity audio system, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.

All of that and more increased the price to $38,370, which includes the destination charge of $895.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www. fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 16-057 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL SCOREBOARDS AT FREEDOM PARK A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10:00AM (CST). The prebid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-058 – JUSTICE CENTER PHASE II SHELL BUILDOUT A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:00PM (CST).

The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Detailed pricing is required; payment will be by check. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, 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 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 4th day of January, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. LESTER CHARLES HATTON, ET AL in Cause #13-DCV-204516 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell , at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, which is the first Tuesday o f 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: R10243 AN APPROXIMATELY 2.688 ACRE TRACT IN ABSTRACT 85, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING THE APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER CLERK.’S FILE NUMBER 8739284 SAVE AND EXCEPT THE 0.312 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF TEXAS IN A DEED RECORDED IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER CLERK’S FILE NUMBER 8739286.

Levied on the 6th day of January, 2016 as the property of Roy Hatton, Deceased, Bennie Mac Davis, Barbara Hatton Brown, Shirley Hatton, Jewell Collett, Deceased, Darrel l Jones, Individually & As Heir to Jewell Collett, Larry E. Spates, Shirley Ruth Arnold, Lester Charles Hatton, Rbert E. Hatton,Jr., Michael Allen Hatton, Patricia Arlene Torres aka Patricia Hatton Williiams, Timothy Wayne Hatton, Bertha Marie Hatton aka Bertha M. McCloud ,Gwendolyn Tatum, Freddie Hatton, and Edith Delores Hatton to satisfy a judgment amounting to $11 ,053.39, 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 DTSTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this the 19th day of November, 2015.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Martha Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-059 – CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANT TO SERVE THE JAIL FACILITIES A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 2:30PM (CST).

The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Detailed pricing is required; payment will be by check. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE 0 F 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 4th day of January,2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ZUNIGA, MINERVA M. ET AL in Cause# 13DCV-209165 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 69987636659 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN THE A NORTHINGTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 65, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN CLERK’S FILE NUMBER 2009039837 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 6th day of January, 2016 as the property of MINERVA M. ZUNIGA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,334.22, 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 AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand on this the 6th day of January 6, 2016.

R. L. RAMIREZ CONSTABLE, PRECINCT NO. 1 FORT BEND COUNT, TEXAS

By Deputy Mario Rios, Jr.#1119

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 1st day of December, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in 13-DCV-209040 in favor of the Plaintiff- Hunters Glen Section IV Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,467.03 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21st day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) Ridley Lindo had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 35, BLOCK 9, OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION IV, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 22, PAGE 26 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $87,080.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

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 9th day of December, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALVAN E. GIBSON, AKA ALVAN ELLIOT GIBSON in Cause #14-DCV-217734 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell , at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of February, 2016, which is the first Tuesday o f 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: 2177010010230907 LOT 23, IN BLOCK 1, OF BRIAR VILLA SOUTH, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION lN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 619/B OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 10th day of December, 2015 as the property of ALVAN E. GIBSON, AKA ALVAN GIBSON to satisfy a judgment amounting to $15,070.20, 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 AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this the 11th day of December, 2015.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 1st day of December, 2015 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV197424 in favor of the Plaintiff Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,172.75 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 29th day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Portland N. Dyer and Cary Dyer had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had ot: in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, BLOCK 5, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 9, PAGE 7 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $77,690.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 10th day of December, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-197826 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,911.13 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 29th day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) Joyce E. Cook and Major G. Cook had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had ot: in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11, BLOCK 5, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 21, PAGE 6 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $61,730.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 151 day of December, 2015 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV -202338 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,197.80 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 29th day of December, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Carlos Rodriguez and Ana Franco had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of February, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, BLOCK 2, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 13, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT CLERK’S FILE NO. 20465 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $74,730.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

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NEWS Boots & Badges Auctions part of the gala fun

Mary Louise Dietrich, left, Sue McCarty, Joe Freudenberger, Carol Edwards, Rodney Lenfant, Cindy Reaves, Cindy Johnson, and Marilyn Phillips.

OakBend sponsors 4th Annual Community Challenge Tournament

AccessHealth is pleased to announce that OakBend Medical Center will sponsor the 4TH Annual Community Challenge Tournament to be held Saturday, April 9, 2016.

OakBend has stepped up its level of support this year to provide a “Grand Slam” sponsorship of $5,000. OakBend employees will also be competing in the tournament.

The Community Challenge Tournament will be held at the Missouri City Community Park at 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane, from 8 a.m - 8 p.m.

This year the tournament will include kickball in addition to softball and volleyball.

“We are proud to sponsor the Community Challenge at an increased level this year,”

said Joe Freudenberger, CEO at OakBend Medical Center.

“OakBend and AccessHealth collaborate on multiple projects year-round to provide a medical safety net for the lowincome and uninsured in our community. This tournament helps to increase awareness and access to quality health care for thousands of local residents.”

The Community Challenge will be a fun-filled family event complete with food trucks, raffles, train rides for the kids and other children’s activities.

Event proceeds will help provide health care to families and individuals who would otherwise likely go without the medical care that they need.

AccessHealth is a private,

not-for-profit organization providing primary health care services for the low-income and uninsured in Fort Bend and Waller Counties.

Serving a vulnerable population, AccessHealth meets otherwise unmet health care needs, offering continuity of care throughout all life cycle stages.

AccessHealth serves patients at four clinics – in Richmond, Stafford, Missouri City and Brookshire.

Ninety-nine percent of AccessHealth’s patients have a family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. AccessHealth is a United Way agency.

For information on becoming a Community Challenge sponsor, or to register a softball, volleyball or kickball team to compete in the tournament, please contact Sharonda DeBose at (281) 633-3144 or sdebose@myaccesshealth.org.

Showing off some of the auction items available in the Boots & Badges Gala are, from left, Auction Chairman Rodney Grimmer, Bruce Marshall and Mark Flathouse. Some of the auction items available are signed sports jerseys, weekend trips, artwork, and this special handmade oak rocking horse.

The Boots & Badges Gala at a Sugar Land Skeeters’ Fort Bend County emergency first responders who suffer inhas lots of highlights. Good game.

If you like sports memora- juries, illness or other disasfood, good company and certainly a good cause. Ranking bilia, this is the place to be. ters that create financial hardhigh on the list are the live and Numerous autographed sports ship not covered by insurance jerseys will be ready for bids, or other assistance. silent auctions.

It also provides thousands Behind the Badge Chari- including Miles Austin of the ties, in association with the Dallas Cowboys, Roy Os- of dollars in scholarships for Presenting Sponsor, Motorola walt’s Astros jersey and a children of first responders.

Sponsorship opportunities Solutions, is preparing for Roger Clemens Yankees jerfor the gala range from $1,000 the annual Boots and Badges sey.

Other items available in- to $7,500. Individual tickets Gala, slated for 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the clude a Breast Cancer Aware- are $35 each and tables of 10 George Ranch Historical Park. ness Basket, a Behind the can be reserved for $500.

Tickets and sponsorships The event features dinner Badge Metal Wall Art piece catered by Safari Texas, music and a handmade Oak Rocking can be purchased on our website at www.BehindTheand dancing and the live and Horse just to name a few.

Behind the Badge Chari- BadgeCharities.org or by callsilent auctions, all of which ties is a volunteer organiza- ing 281-815-4980. are extraordinary.

Donations also can be made Auction Chairman Rodney tion that provides emergency Grimmer and associates are financial assistance grants to on the website. working hard to make this year’s auction items some of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the best ever.

Stafford Municipal School District will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report Already part of the collec(TAPR) for the 2014-15 School Year at the February 8, tion are a L’Auberge Getaway 2016 School Board meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. in package, an AR-15 Rifle, a the Stafford Municipal School District Administration Building in the Boardroom, 1625 Staffordshire, Stafford, Beachfront Suite in GalvesTexas, 77477. ton, and a Suite for 25 people

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Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors, a nonprofit social club open to women of all ages residing in Fort Bend hosts its upcoming luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club on Feb. 17, and will be celebrating ‘a blast from the past’ featuring the greatest things from the 50’s! Join us at the ‘Soda Shop’ where ‘the Sock Hop’ will come alive with music, dancing, costumes and much more! For more information email vpluncheons@fbfn.org. Visit www.fbfn.org to find out more about our organization and how to become a member now and get ‘connected’ with one or more of our large number of activities groups we have that meet monthly and please join us ‘at the hop’!

Jim Li honored as Homecoming King at Clements High School

When you need experience, we have it covered.

Matt Jackson the Executive Director of Hope For Three presented the “Caring Friends Award” to Clements High School on Jan.20. David Yaffie residing principal crowned Jim Li who is on the Autism spectrum as Homecoming King. Jim Porter, special education department has been a crucial supporter of Jim Li, he made shirts that stated “Jim the King” and the entire Clements High School Class of 2016. Hope For Three, Clements High School, Jim’s family and classmates honored Jim for being awesome! For more information about Hope For Three please go to: http://www.hopeforthree.org/”

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