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VOL 7 No. 5

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014

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

Balloting underway for the Fort Bend Boys Choir Gala on Feb. 8 March 4 party primary elections Over the weekend The Fort Bend County Elections Office began mailing ballots to eligible voters who had applied for Ballots by Mail in the March 4, 2014 Primary Election.

According to Fort Bend County Elections Administrator, John Oldham, most of the ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters.

Under Federal Law, election officials must begin mailing absentee ballots to military and overseas voters 45 day before the election.

Voters who are 65 years of age, or older, and voters who are disabled, are eligible to vote by mail and may have a ballot mailed to their home.

Beginning this year, voters who qualify for a ballot by mail due to age or disability may make one annual application. This will result in them receiving a ballot for all elections for which they are eligible during 2014. However, any voter requesting a ballot for the March 4, Primary Election must designate on the application which party’s ballot they wish to receive.

Any voter who expects to be absent from Fort Bend County on Election Day may also apply to receive a ballot by mail.

However, ballots may only be mailed to an address outside the county.

Persons voting by mail are exempt from the photo identification requirement in effect in Texas.

Except for Military and overseas voters, those eligible to receive a ballot by mail must make application in writing. The application should include the voter’s name and the address where the voter is registered as well as the address where the ballot is to be mailed.

The application must also give the reason the voter is requesting the absentee ballot.

All requests must be signed.

Applications for ballot by mail are available on the Fort Bend County Elections website, www.fortbendvotes.org.

Completed applications, or written requests, should be mailed to: Fort Bend County Elections, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469. They

may also be faxed to: 281-3414418.

Voter registration deadline is Feb. 3 Monday, February 3, is the last day for a Fort Bend County resident to register to vote for the March 4, Primary Election.

According to Fort Bend County Election Administrator, John Oldham, new voters may register in person at the Election office located in the Rosenberg Annex on 4520 Reading Road.

Voters may also register by mail using forms readily available at all post offices, city halls, and libraries in Fort Bend County. The registration form may also be downloaded from the County’s Election website www.fortbendvotes.org.

Voters who have moved may also update their address via the web site or by completing the official registration form. Forms are accepted by mail, but must be postmarked

by Feb. 3.

There are presently 348,468 registered voters in Fort Bend County.

With additional revenue and no debt, Stafford has a promising year ahead

By BARBARA FULENWIDER With the improved economy, the city’s retirement of debt, an “aggressive program to expand” the city’s revenue and a “solid working relationship with the projected buyer of the Texas Instruments property,” Stafford has a promising outlook for 2014, says Mayor Leonard Scarcella.

Stafford’s unique achievements include a zero property tax rate, the only federally approved breakaway school district in the country, elimination of the general obligation debt and a highly acclaimed performing arts and theater/ convention center complex, according to Scarcella.

In his State of the City address delivered last week, the mayor enumerated some of the noteworthy actions that occurred this past year. In February a year ago city council approved a non-smoking ordinance that prohibits smoking in most of Stafford’s commercial areas and in all public places.

The mayor noted that another commendable quality of life advancement was made when the Present Street railroad crossing was closed and wayside horns were approved.

Economic development will be even more important this year because of the ultimate redevelopment of the 192-acre Texas Instruments tract that fronts on Southwest Freeway.

Scarcella said the city will be endeavoring to work with the new owners of the property, Street Level Investments of Dallas, “to bring about a highly desirable development, which will materially influence the future of our city.”

Stafford City Council recently hired Freese and Nichols to develop a new comprehensive development plan for the city that will lead it into the next quarter century.

Stafford added Cooper Valves, manufacturer of stainless steel and nickel alloy valves, AVSCO, and R. Stahl.

AVSCO is involved in the supply chain and global project

management in the upstream side of oil and gas worldwide and R. Stahl, with headquarters in Germany, is a leading manufacturer of explosion protection and electrical products.

The mayor said Imperial Linen Services is relocating back to Stafford because of its zero property tax and the city’s efficient and streamlined permitting process. With the realization that Stafford needs an economic development coordinator/planner, City Engineer Charles Russell was tapped to do that job while continuing to be the city’s engineer.

When Gene Bane retired last year Stafford lost a veteran employee who guided the delicate balance between building applications, permitting, zoning and nuisance abatement. Chris Riggs assumed the obligations and, the mayor said, he has “already distinguished himself as one who thoroughly administers the rules and regulations as prescribed in the ordinances.”

Not only did Stafford’s economy grow last year but so did its infrastructure with the completion of Dulles Avenue and the recently started extension of Staffordshire Road from Fifth Street to Scanlin Road. Completion of that extension is anticipated to take at least another year. The construction of Brand Lane by Fort Bend County is expected to be started within the next two months.

This year Stafford will celebrate the 10th year of the Stafford Centre, which has been “enormously successful in spite of numerous outspoken reservations when it was about to open in March 2004. Since then some three million people have streamed through its doors to enjoy cultural events of all persuasions.

The mayor then praised Stafford Municipal School District as the city’s “most renowned and strongest attribute.” The district just completed a $50 million rebuilding program that began two years ago and will take students well into the

22nd Century.

Another feather in Stafford’s cap is its police and fire departments. This past year city council authorized a major restructuring and substantial increases in pay for most of its police officers in order to keep an efficient force in this highly competitive area. The mayor also praised Fire Chief Larry DiCamillo for putting “together an impressive 90-member firefighting and emergency medical services unit, which touts the highest insurance rating in the nation, an ISO 1.”

After giving kudos to City Secretary Bonnie Baiamonte, her assistant, Marian Rocha, Stafford Civic Center Director Susan Ricks, Police Chief Bonny Krahn, Emergency Management Coordinator Jennifer Taylor, SMSD-TV Director Carolyn Entricht, Finance Department Director Karen Austin and more, the mayor named his goals for 2014.

Number One is develop an even more robust economy; 2. Resist attempts to bloat the bureaucracy; 3. Assess emergency services costs/benefits; 4. Unify the city’s races, cultures and creeds; 5. Work with state leaders to advance the city; 6. Devise a visionary comprehensive development plan; 7. Carefully evaluate plans to redevelop the Texas Instruments property; 8. Address technology information needs with scrutiny; 9. Assess needed infrastructure improvements; 10. Expand educational opportunities; 11. Continue to pursue passenger rail; 12. Stay strongly committed to fiscal responsibility.

Scarcella concluded: “Some would argue that we need to look at what others are doing.

That argument can now be forcibly turned on its head by stating that others are looking at what we are doing and how we do it and the extraordinary successes we have had in doing it. The new year holds much promise and definite challenges. Truly, 2014 could be a very good year for Stafford.”

Tour Choirboy John Garrido singing “Dream a Dream” to choir supporter Carole Brown at the 2013 Choir gala dinner and auction.

Proceeds will help support The Fort Bend Boys Choir’s sual, fun-filled evening include annual Gala Dinner and Auc- a delicious buffet meal, a Live all five ensembles of the Fort tion is on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Auction and a Silent Auction. Bend Boys Choir.

For more information about 6:30 p.m. in the Safari Lodge at Every taste and price range will be represented in the auc- the Gala Dinner and AucSafari Texas Ranch.

The gala theme is patriotic tions which will include: sport- tion and the Fort Bend Boys with a USO/WWII kind of vibe ing event packages, weekend Choir’s 32nd performance seaso 1940s styling like zoot suits trips, handmade items and son, please contact the choir office at 281-240-3800 or visit are encouraged in addition to much more!

Opportunities are still avail- their website at www.fbbctx. military clothing and fatigues, able for sponsorships to the org or Facebook page. victory rolls and pin curls!

Keep an eye out for Tour The world renowned Tour Gala Dinner and Auction inChoir will provide the enter- cluding a Platinum Sponsor- Choir updates on their uptainment for the evening! Bob ship that features preferential coming performances with Wilson will serve as Master of seating, notable recognition the Houston Symphony for Ceremonies and Auctioneer is and an exclusive performance Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 in Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy by the Tour Choir for a future May 2014!

Nehls. Festivities for this ca- event (subject to availability).

Rosenberg drops plan to tap groundwater The city of Rosenberg has abandoned its plan to procure groundwater from the neighboring counties.

The city took action on Jan. 7, to withdraw as a party to Electro Purification (EP) LLC’s well permit application with the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District (BGCD), and the pending State Office of Administrative Hearing proceedings as well as to cancel any of the City’s further obligations under an existing memorandum of understanding with EP relating to EP’s proposed groundwater production project in Waller and Austin counties.

“Through our partnership with Electro Purification todate, we have had the opportunity to have a detailed review of the hydro-geological and geotechnical data and related models for the proposed well field completed. The findings of this site-specific study suggest some subsidence in Fort Bend County as an effect of the proposed project,” said Charles Kalkomey, City Engineer.

“Although this subsidence is significantly less than that predicted in the Fort Bend Subsidence District’s earlier report, we have said from the beginning of this project that if it was found to cause subsidence in Fort Bend County, we would not continue to pursue it to meet mandated groundwater conversion.”

Kalkomey said, “Although City Council’s action ends our partnership with EP to develop a secure, long-term alternaSee WATER, Page 3

Local Democrats attend party fundraiser

Rodney Griffin, left, Don Bankston and Joaquin Castro.

More than 200 Democratic Party activists from the greater Houston area gathered at the Sweetwater Country Club for a Fort Bend Democratic Party Fundraiser, entitled "Noche Azul" on Jan. 24.

The party is striving to turn Fort Bend County "Blue" this election cycle. In 2012, Fort Bend was two percentage points away from electing Democrats countywide .

The keynote speaker was Congressman Joaquin Castro of San Antonio. Congressman Castro and his twin brother Julian, the Mayor of San Antonio, were featured speakers at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Congressman Castro called upon dinner guests to stand and deliver Texas to Democrats. He urged Democrats to ensure that President Barack Obama’s programs were not killed in congress or thwarted from implementation by Texas Republicans.

Among the attending candidates and speakers were Congressman Al Green, Auctioneer Commissioner Richard Morrison, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa, Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore, Fort Bend Chairman and State Democratic Executive Committeeman Don Bankston and State Democratic Executive Committee members Q Iman, Susan Bankston, and Rodney Griffin.

This was the year's first of a number of planned fundraisers for the Fort Bend Democratic Party. The party leadership is asking State Senator and Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, and civil rights icon US Rep. John Lewis (D) of Georgia for future events. You can follow their activities at www.FortBendDemocrats.org.

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NEWS Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection welcomes author Karen R. Kilby The Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection will hold its monthly luncheon featuring Karen R. Kilby, on Friday, February 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Karen, who is a captivating international speaker on the Personalities, as well as a published author, will speak on “Dealing with Life’s Dilemmas.”

Karen has over thirty stories published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and other faith-based books and publications.

All Fort Bend women are invited to attend this luncheon and hear this dynamic inspirational speaker.

The luncheon will take place at the Sweetwater Country Club located at 4800 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. The cost for the luncheon is $20 inclusive and complimentary valet parking is available.

Reservations are necessary

Kilby and can be made by calling (281) 980-9670 or via email at sw-hou-cwc@juno.com. The Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries (www.stonecroft.org).

Stonecroft Ministries offers opportunities for women to participate in small group studies through its Stonecroft Bible study program.

Sugar Land Civil Air Patrol holds encampment Sixteen cadets and senior members from the Civil Air Patrol Sugar Land Composite Squadron TX-360 (SLCS) attended the Texas Wing Winter Encampment from December 27, 2013 – January 3, 2014 at Camp Bowie near Brownwood, TX. Activities included classroom sessions on Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Air Force topics, aerospace education, and emergency services.

In addition cadets trained in drill and ceremonies and experienced Orientation flights.

Special congratulations go out to C/A1C Emily Smith for winning the Encampment Honor Cadet award.

She beat out over 100 other Basic Cadets for this top award.

Squadron Commander Maj. Jim Douglas remarked that “SLCS has a reputation of sending outstanding qualified cadets to Encampments, both Basic and Cadet staff, and Cadet Smith has continued that

Cadet Emily Smith tradition.”

Congratulations to C/SrA Zachary Aasgard and C/SrA Noah Jones who completed Basic Encampment as well.

The history of the CAP Encampment dates back more

than 50 years.

Encampment is an opportunity for cadets to develop selfdiscipline, confidence, and teamwork while broadening their understanding of aerospace. Cadets learn how to drill as part of a flight, teamwork, aerospace and other leadership opportunities and knowledge of the other areas that cadets can get involved in during their cadet career.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide.

CAP, in its Air Force Auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Res-

cue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives in fiscal year 2010.

Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter –drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies.

The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs.

CAP has been performing missions for America for more than 70 years.

The Sugar Land Composite Squadron TX-360 meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:459:15 p.m. at the Anson Aviation facility in the Sugar Land Regional Airport. Membership is open to adults and cadets ages 12-20.

For information, contact Squadron Commander Major Jim Douglas at 281-723-5861 or jimdouglas76@gmail.com.

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For God so loved the world that he gave

Local prosecutor Diepraam runs for CCL Judge #4 Sugar Land resident and local prosecutor, Warren Diepraam, is seeking the Republican Party nomination for the Fort Bend County Court-at-Law Judge.

Diepraam is running against the incumbent CCL#4 Judge Sandy Bielstein.

Diepraam is currently a Special Prosecutor with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office where he works on John Healey’s DWI efforts with local law enforcement. Diepraam is also the Specialized Prosecutions Bureau Chief of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecutes and supervises law enforcement in Child Porn cases, Vehicular Homicide cases, Major Drug Dealer Cases, Sexual Assault cases, Domestic Violence cases, Major Fraud cases, and the Civil Division.

Diepraam also worked with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as the sole representative of trial court prosecutors in Washington DC. Diepraam says he has “received several statements of support and endorsements from local law enforcement in his effort to unseat a longtime incumbent judge in County Court at Law #4.”

“I have received the endorsements of the Sugar Land Police Officers Association, the

Diepraam Missouri City Police Officers Association, Fort Bend County Constable Trever Nehls, Precinct 4 and is also supported by Fort Bend County Sheriff, Troy Nehls,” he says.

Diepraam says he is local law enforcement’s choice for County Court at Law #4!

Diepraam has been in law enforcement for 23 years with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Diepraam is nationally recognized for his efforts in life saving, increased efficiency, and other areas. His creative programs and their procedures have been affirmed by the state’s highest appellate court

and also the US Supreme Court.

He has twice been voted the nation’s best in his field and received many other awards.

In fact, he is a current recipient of NHTSA’s Public Service Award. This was awarded to him at the 2013 Lifesaver’s Convention in Denver. This conference is the world’s largest traffic safety conference.

Diepraam continues to innovate and make our criminal justice system more innovative and efficient.

Diepraam said it was his work in Fort Bend County that inspired Diepraam to run against a long term and traditionally unopposed incumbent.

Diepraam learned that there is no organized after hours program to assist officers with obtaining warrant reviews for crimes. Officers currently have to drive around or call around to find a judge off hours.

Diepraam created an innovative eWarrant system that can get warrants done and reviewed in as little as 5 minutes. Sugar Land Police Officers and others support Diepraam’s creative system and his efforts to introduce that system here.

“County Court at Law #4 currently has some of the largest dockets in the county for this type of court, thereby costing the tax payers valuable tax dollars. I have created innovative

programs that sped up case dispositions and will implement this system in the court thereby saving the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have led or been involved in many more programs that have increased efficiency in our judicial system,” Diepraam said.

Sergeant Ed Aldredge with the Sugar Land Police Officer’s Association states that “Diepraam is available to assist our officers 24 hours a day and will be there when we need him in an emergency.”

Detective Keith Boyett with the Missouri City Police Officer Association says that Diepraam’s innovative approaches to law enforcement have become national role models, so I believe that “he will make great changes to Court 4 where the incumbent has the biggest and slowest dockets on a regular basis.”

Constable Nehls says that “Diepraam is sincere in his efforts to assist judicial system with increased efficiency and I believe he will be a great change with new ideas for Fort Bend County.”

Montgomery County Constable, Rowdy Hayden also endorsed Diepraam stating that Diepraam “will be missed here because of his life saving and increased efficiency programs, but that is Fort Bend County’s

his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

www.bibleliterature.com Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Friends of the University Branch Library will hold a used book sale Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Books, CDs, DVDs, LPs and VHS tapes for adults and children will be available. Most items are $0.50 to $1. Proceeds support reading and other educational library programs. Good condition books, CDs and DVDs may be donated to the library during the sale, or at any time. A receipt for income tax purposes can be provided. The library is located on the University of Houston campus at Hwy. 59 and University Blvd. Parking is free.

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Skeeters extend manager Gary Gaetti’s contract The Sugar Land Skeeters and Manager Gary Gaetti have agreed to terms on a threeyear contract extension. The announcement was made by Skeeters General Manager Chris Jones.

“Gary is an incredible manager,” said Jones.

“He finds unique ways to connect with the players and the fans. With his level of experience and his dedication to the Skeeters, we felt it was the natural, best decision to continue our relationship and strive for an Atlantic League Championship with Gary.”

Gaetti, 55, was named the first-ever manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters in August 2011.

Following a breakout inaugural season in 2012, Gaetti led the Skeeters to their first Atlantic

want to do and I’m so grateful to Opening Day Partners and the Skeeters organization for having me. I’ve lived in a lot of different cities throughout my career and I just love this community. I’m looking at what they call the best of the minor leagues. This is as good as it gets.”

A veteran of 20 Major Gaetti League seasons as a player with League playoff appearance in Minnesota (1981-90), California (1991-93), Kansas City September 2013.

The team’s 95-45 record last (1993-95), St. Louis (1996-98), season marked a new Atlantic Chicago-NL (1998-99) and League record for wins in a Boston (2000), the Illinois nasingle season, while Gaetti took tive boasts two Major League home Atlantic League Manager Baseball All-Star nominations of the Year honors in just his (1988-89), four Rawlings Gold second year with the Skeeters. Glove Awards (1986-89) and a “It is really special,” said 1987 American League Championship Series MVP Award.

Gaetti.

“I’m doing exactly what I In 2,507 career Major League

games, Gaetti holds a .255 (2,280x8,951) average with 360 home runs and 1,341 RBI. Following his playing career, Gaetti began coaching in 2002 as a member of the minor league New Orleans Zephyrs’ staff. In 2004, he was appointed hitting coach of the Houston Astros and served in that role until 2006, when he became a hitting coach for the minor league Durham Bulls.

The Skeeters 2014 game schedule and a list of weekly promotions are available on the team’s website (www.SugarLandSkeeters.com).

Season tickets for the 2014 season at Constellation Field are also on sale now. Fans are encouraged to call (281-2404487) and secure their seats for Season Three.

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Taylor Morrison, Johnson Development save live Oak trees Local home builder Taylor Morrison and land developer Johnson Development Services have spent the past several months saving a stately stand of live oak trees dating back more than 50 years in Fort Bend County.

The home builder and developer have undertaken a large scale preservation plan to save more than two dozen live oaks, some as tall as 40-60 feet, from extinction by carefully preserving and relocating them in order to protect a species of tree held dear by many Texans.

“It’s important that we’re good stewards of the land that we develop,” said Jonathan White, president of Taylor Mor-

rison’s Houston division, of the preservation project at the builder’s new Grand Vista community in Richmond. “Trees like these are living monuments to Texas’ heritage and preserving them is the only decision to make.”

Taylor Morrison is working with Johnson Development Services to save as many of the trees as possible. The 622-acre property has a colorful history, and the heritage of the property can be traced to the live oaks that make up an abandoned tree farm originally founded more than 50 years ago.

Live oak trees are hearty trees, providing stately canopies over the ground and plenty of shade.

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additional regulations imposed by the Subsidence District.” He continued, “The main problem locally is not one of supply, but rather, regulation. Due to the emphasis placed on regulating without the adequate scientific undergirding, and deference to the local politics of resource and supply control, a promising transport project was effectively stonewalled by bureaucratic hurdles. In order to provide for the growth and development our County and region will continue to face, we must find a way to work together to secure alternative water supplies that can serve us well into the future. The issue at hand is not a ‘you should have to because we did’ situation, it is a matter of having the foresight to forge a unified vision for our collective future that allows Fort Bend to maintain a measure of independence in terms of water supply.”

tive supply of groundwater for Rosenberg, it does not mean that this water cannot still be pumped and utilized elsewhere, still causing subsidence in Fort Bend County.”

“I want to emphasize our commitment to investigating all available alternative water sources, in addition to surface water treatment, and to being good stewards of our natural resources, and of our citizens’ and customers’ financial resources, both in the short and long term,” commented Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Morales, Jr. “It is clear throughout the state that water transport will be necessary to meet communities’ future water demands. This issue has been brought to the forefront in Fort Bend County, and specifically with this case, due to

They do well in drought areas but given the length of time that Fort Bend County land has been used for agricultural businesses, finding such a hearty stand of trees in the area was surprising.

“It’s unusual to find trees this big in the county,” said Jim Ellison, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison’s Houston division.

“Southwestern Houston has been agricultural for more than a century. To find trees like this is a real treasure for us as a home builder and a tremendous asset for our home buyers.”

The heartiest of the trees, called “soldiers”, have been preserved by Johnson Development and will provide for plenty

of memories.

“These trees are living monuments; they tell a story of our past,” said Michael Cox of Johnson Development Services.

“They were often used as markers in land descriptions.

“In fact, I’ve seen old Spanish land grants where live oaks were used as markers. They hold a strong place in Texas’ heart. They’re emotional icons for Houston and for Texas.”

The Houston home builder was named “GHBA Houston’s Best Production Builder” for the third time in the last four years in October. In all, Taylor Morrison walked away from this year’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards with a total of nine wins.

Four Johnson Development communities among nation’s top 20 best sellers Four Houston-area communities by The Johnson Development Corp. rank among the nation’s top-20 best-selling master-planned communities for 2013, according to rankings released by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, an independent research provider and consulting firm.

No other developer in the nation landed more than one community on the list.

Johnson Development’s three Fort Bend master-planned communities, Riverstone (#6), Cross Creek Ranch (#13) and Sienna Plantation (#17) joined the Montgomery County master-planned community of Woodforest (#16) among the ranks of the nation’s top-20 for new home sales in 2013.

With 509 new home sales in 2013, the west Houston community of Cross Creek Ranch experienced a 69-percent increase in year-over-year new home sales, the second largest jump on the list.

Riverstone generated 791 new home sales last year, a 31-percent hike from the previous year. Woodforest accounted for 457 new home sales in 2013, a 48-percent increase; and Sienna Plantation reported 445 new home sales last year, a 15-percent increase from the year prior.

“Our communities appeal to families looking for new homes near their workplace, quality builders, well-planned amenities and great schools,” notes Doug Goff, chief operating officer of The Johnson Development Corp.

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Page 4 • INDEPENDENT • JANUARY 29, 2014 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: ALL UNKNOWN HERIS OF EVA DEAN CALHOUN, DECEASED, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNWON PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THIS LAND, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. 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 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being February 17, 2014, 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 n Richmond, Texas, and was filed DECEMBER 23, 2103. IT bears cause No. 13-DCV-211548 and is styled: Marta L Peraza and Maria Cruz Perez vs All Unknown Heirs of Eva Dean Calhoun, Deceased; and Any and All Unknown Persons Claiming any interest in This Land The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONERS is: BRENT LANE BEARD & LANE PC 12841 JONES ROAD, STE 100 HOUSTON TX 77070 281-897-8848 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THIS IS A SUIT BY PLAINTIFF TO ESTABLISH OWNERSHIP TO THE PROPERTY BY ADVERSE POSSESSION. A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY IS AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK ELEVEN (11), OF RIDGEWOOD ESTATES, STREET ADDRESS: TEAKWOOD, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned un served. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 30th day of December, 2013.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk RACHEL CRISLER Telephone: (281) 238--1960 CAUSE NO. 12-CCV-049529 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: MOSES TAKU AYUK, DEFENDANT, GREETING: YOU (AND EACH OF YOU) ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before the Honorable county Court at Law 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas, at the Courthouse being located at the Fort Bend County Justice center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend county, Texas, by filing a written answer at or before 10 o’ clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being the 6th day of February 2014, to Plaintiff ’s Petition filed in said Court, on the 19th day of November 2012 in this Cause, numbered 12-CCV-049529 on the docket of said Court and styled: Lucrecia Ruiz vs Moses Taku Ayuk allegations as shown in said petition now on file in the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office.

The officer executing this Writ shall promptly serve the same, according to requirements of law and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, this the 19th day of December, 2013.

DIANNE WILSON, COUNTY CLERK, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 30 JACKSON , SUITE 101 RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469-3108

By Lydia Esparza, Deputy 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 the next Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The name and address of the Plaintiff ’s attorney is: Henry Ha Trinh Dinh Law Firm PC 7001 Corporate Dr., Suite 280 Houston, TX 77036 281-879-0447

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 11TH day of DECEMBER 2013 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-200314 in favor of the Plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,003.52++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on December 12, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of February, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant DEANNA MARTIN had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, IN BLOCK 4, OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP AND/OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1848/A, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8203 TAMAYO DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77083.

Terms: Cash Time : Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

Around the neighborhoods: There used to be...

By CAROLYN BOWDEN In the 1970’s there used to be a meat market on FM 1092.

It was in a building (not in a strip center) between West Airport Blvd. and Greenbriar Drive.

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because most of the employees are the owner’s relatives.

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There is no stove. They cook over an “open fire grill” using pecan and apple wood logs. The vegetables are sautéed in a pan “inside this grill”.

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champion remodeling.net City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-14-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, BUSINESSES, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR METAL RECYCLING AND CRAFTED PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, 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-14-04 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on January 21, 2014, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

10701 Corporate Drive, #282, Stafford, TX 77477 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77487 Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor

Fort Bend Independent is published every Wednesday (for a subscription rate of $20 per year) by Fort Bend Independent, LLC., 10701 Corporate Dr., #282, Stafford, Texas 77477. Application to Mail at Periodicals Postage Prices is Pending at Stafford, Texas.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fort Bend Independent, P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, Tx 77487.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

City of Missouri City

Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions 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 firms made public. Submissions 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

ORDINANCE NO. O-14-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, BUSINESSES, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO FOOD SERVICE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, 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-14-03 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on January 21, 2014, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 2nd day of NOVEMBER 2014 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 07-DCV-159433 in favor of the Plaintiff - DOVER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,417.81++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on January 6, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of February, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant MICHELLE HAWKINS had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), OF DOVER SECTION ONE (1), A REPLAT OF KINGSBRIDGE, SECTION THREE (3) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE 13, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Terms: Cash Time : Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26TH day of NOVEMBER 2013 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-DCV203795 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL RUN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,885.53++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on December 18, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of February, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant DEBORAH AWE AND AYODEJI AWE had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 50, IN BLOCK 19, OF QUAIL RUN, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP AND/OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOL. 22, PAGE 30 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. Terms: Cash Time : Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT ZONING 46 ACRES NORTH OF U. S. 59 AND GRAND PARKWAY PERMANENT ZONING 46 ACRES NORTH OF U. S. 59 INTERSECTION WITH GRAND PARKWAY FROM INTERIM STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1-I) DISTRICT TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-2).

CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 18, 2014 AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED REZONING SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER; 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED REZONING MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE (281) 2752218 OR BY EMAIL PLANNING@SUGARLANDTX.GOV. VICINITY MAP:

www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745

Q14-028 – INVESTMENT BROKER DEALERS Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS ELDRIDGE AND WILLOW BANK WATER WELL REHABILITATION The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Eldridge and Willow Bank Water Well Rehabilitation WA1302 1106 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX 77478 84226 Willow Bank Court, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Jones & Carter, Inc.; 6335 Gulfton, Suite 100; Houston, TX 77081; 713-777-5337 ext. 268 with a non-refundable payment of $30.00.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014, Brazos Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Friday, February 7, 2014 on or before 4:00 P.M. Please contact Toby McQueary, P.E. or Stephanie Stried, E.I.T at Jones & Carter, Inc (713) 777-5337.

The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS BALLPARK AND COMMUNITY SIGNAGE The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Ballpark and Community Signage MU1405 and TR1301 City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas 77478

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following office and location with payment of $75.00 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; 2012 Wickchester Lane, Suite 200; Houston, TX 77079; 281-597-9300.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014, Cane Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Friday, February 7, 2014 on or before 10:00 A.M. Please contact Manu Isaac, P.E. with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc (281) 920-6306.

The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within thirty (30) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NEXT COLUMN: Feb. 12 Write to: CVBNeighborhoods@aol.com

Quail Valley Fund invites applications for filling the vacancy on the board.

Anyone wishing to run for the Board of Directors for Quail Valley Fund should send their information to QV Fund office at 3603 Glenn Lakes Lane, Missouri City by January 31, 2014. If you have any questions on this please contact Cheryl or Kerry at 281499-8371.

Bargain Book Sale Join the First Colony Friends of the Library on Saturday, Feb.1, from 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. for their book sale at First Colony Library (2121 Austin Parkway). Paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, children’s/ youth books, nonfiction and so much more at bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs.

Soup tasting

The Fort Bend Czech Heritage Society will hold their annual Soup Tasting Supper this Friday, January 31st at the SPJST Hall in Needville.

Serving begins at 5 p.m- 8 p.m.$7 includes soups, salad, breadsticks, tea and coffee.

Czech pastries available for purchase.

Soups this year are: chicken noodle,vegetable beef, potato, sauerkraut,broccoli cheese.

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 13, 2014 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 14-037 – LEASE OF PROPERTY AT 900 MORTON STREET, RICHMOND. Bonds are not 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 CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 11TH day of DECEMBER 2013 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-200311 in favor of the Plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,220.06++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on December 12, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of February, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant CHERYL ANN DANIEL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF ZEBY DANIELS, JR. AKA ZEBY DANIEL, JR. had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 15296 HIGHLAND BROOKE DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 16, IN BLOCK 1, OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP AND/OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1568/B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS .

Terms: Cash Time : Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 8, 2014, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2014, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, 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, towit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

1

06-DCV150805 10/15/13

005800480001090 8 DECEMBER 30, 2013

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. PERMELIA HOGAN AKA JODI P. HOGAN, JR. AKA JODI P. STRUTHERSHOGAN

2

08-DCV165304 10/15/13

005805050001090 8 DECEMBER 30, 2013

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. LT 4, BLK 2, BEN GUESS PATRICIA ANN PURNELL, NKA ADDN,TOWN OF KENDLETON , PATRICIA ANN SYLVESTER, ET VOL 496, PG 546* AL

3

09-DCV173935 03/19/13

340000002260090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 OSCAR GARZA, JR., ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

4

09-DCV174931 10/15/13

6

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$12,990.00

$4,600.00

$2,760.00

$3,000.00

$45,000.00

$11,500.00

004800000064490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ABST 48, A KUYKENDALL 1 MARKET DEVELOPERS, LLC, ET LEAGUE, TR 62 (PT), ACS 1.85, MORE OR LESS, CLKS'S FILE NO. DECEMBER 30, AL 2005101168* 2013

$59,480.00

$11,500.00

10-DCV183149 11/12/13

005800480000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HARMON BRAXTON 8 DECEMBER 30, 2013

ABST 58, I MCGARY LEAGUE, ACS 13.0, MORE OR LESS, LT 5, WARNER BRAXTON PARTITION, 16.700000% UDI, VOL 562, PG 5*

$13,030.00

$4,600.00

7

11-DCV189552 04/16/13

115000004510090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 ROBERT K. THOMAS, AKA DECEMBER 30, ROBERT KING THOMAS, ET AL 2013

ARCOLA FARMS, BLK 4, LT 51, VOL 4, PG 20*

$23,730.00

$8,500.00

8

11-DCV190802 10/15/13

340000004270090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. FRESNO RANCHOS, BLK D, LT 7 TRISHA VELA, AKA TRISHA 27, (N PT), VOL 254, PG 239* DECEMBER 30, LYNN VELA, ET AL 2013

$18,770.00

$4,400.00

9

11-DCV190827 11/12/13

120000092140090 7 DECEMBER 30, 2013

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. ARCOLA HEIGHTS ADDN, BLK ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ, AKA 92, LT 14, & (E 1/2) LT 15, VOL 321, ALEJANDRO MARQUEZ PG 498* MARTINEZ

$27,000.00

$2,100.00

10

11-DCV190839 11/12/13

783500011003090 1 DECEMBER 30, 2013

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. ROSENBERG , BLK 11, LT 3, VOL VERA GERALDINE EVANS P, PG 146* TURNER, AKA VERA J TURNER AKA VERA J EVANS, ET AL

$4,650.00

$4,650.00

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

ABST 58, I MCGARY SRVY, ACS 13.0, MORE OR LESS, LT 5, WARNER BRAXTON PARTITION, 16.66% UDI, VOL 562,PG 5*

FRESNO RANCHOS, BLK B, LTS 26-27, VOL 254, PG 239*

A still from The Lone Survivor

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

11

12-DCV199116 10/15/13

330000012260090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 EDWARDO ZAMORA, AKA DECEMBER 30, EDWARD ZAMORA, ET AL 2013

FRESNO GARDENS, BLK 12, LT 26, VOL 297, PG 350*

$31,250.00

$5,500.00

12

12-DCV199686 10/15/13

004400000030090 1 DECEMBER 30, 2013

ABST 44, SAMUEL KENNEDY SURV, ACS .5 MORE OR LESS, VOL 378, PG 179*

$27,000.00

$4,000.00

13

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000029206090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 1: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 29 (S 1/2), LT 6-10, VOL 188, PG 526*

$16,340.00

$4,000.00

14

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000032206090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 2: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 32 (S 1/2), LT 6, VOL 196, PG 605*

$6,250.00

$2,800.00

15

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000107111090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 3: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK N 1/2 107, LTS 11,12,13 & 14, VOL 188, PG 525*

$9,990.00

$3,000.00

16

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000304217090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 4: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 304, LTS 17,18,19, 20, 21,22, 23 & 24, SEC 2, VOL 259, PG 463*

$1,330.00

$1,330.00

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000324004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 5: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 324, (PT) TR 4, CHAS HEYWOOD SURV, VOL 224, PG 53*

$960.00

18

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000013006290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 6: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 13, LT 6 (S 1/2), S M SWENSON SURV, VOL 130, PG 191*

$680.00

$680.00

19

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000013007190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 7: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 13, LT 7 (N 1/2), S M SWENSON SURV, ABST 317, VOL 188, PG 591*

$680.00

$680.00

17

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BEATRICE HERALD, AKA BEATRICE PHILLIPS HERALD, ET AL

This is the interval at your local theatres when the new movies are lightweight and the nominated movies are fighting for the votes of the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). No wonder they call it The Oscars; AMPAS is such a buzz kill.

This piece is to catch you up on some of the movies that I’ve seen, but did not write a review.

Before I crank up, I want to whine again that Best Picture

by Larry H. did not even make the top nine according to AMPAS. August: Osage County will remain a hidden jewel until more of you see it and spread the word.

If you look on the updated webpage at www.larryhmoviereviews.com you will see that Osage County has already been declared Best Picture by Larry H. Take that AMPAS. Grade 94; highest for any movie in 2013.

If you have not seen Lone Survivor, then you should put it on your must-see list even

though it, too, was not nominated for Best Picture. The action, stunts, and emotional violence is stunning.

The story is about four Navy Seals who bravely and heroically engage in intense close-quarter combat with 200+ members of the Taliban in the rugged terrain of the Afghan mountains.

The scenes are quick and full of passion and blood and these four patriots fight to the death. Except one lone survivor.

This survivor, from Texas, wrote a book about his experience which is the text for this film. Grade 92. (Two Nominations).

Theodore Twombly – is the lonely and peculiar man with a mustache who falls in love with his new software that is designed to meet his every need.

Every need? Well, you might also fall in love with your computer if its voice was the sultry, throaty Scarlett Johansson. I don’t think so.

I have more needs than a computer can fill, but Joaquin Phoenix was perfect as the NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF TEXAS $960.00

forlorn lover who makes bizarre feel normal. Here is an artsy movie and is most comfortable at River Oaks Theatre. Grade 82. (Five Nominations).

“A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent,” according to IMDb. Judi Dench is nominated for Best Actress; she brings a workman-like performance in Philomena, but I don’t care.

Didn’t like this movie and can barely remember it. Just not my cup of tea. Grade 75.

(Four Nominations) This is a fun and frustrating time at the movies; just weeks before Oscar night on March 2nd while we wait for the blockbusters of 2014 to emerge. I look forward to another fantastic year of great films.

I love this job; thanks.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade: Go to the movies!

Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 2, 2014, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2014, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, 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, towit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

20

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000022125090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 8: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 22, LTS 25 & 26 (N 1/2), S M SWENSON SURV, ABST 317, VOL 197, PG 639*

$770.00

$770.00

1

12-DCV199682 11/12/13

264000001000290 7 DECEMBER 31, 2013

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. GREENWAY ASSOCIATES A JOINT VENTURE FKA ATLAS REALTY COMPANY KNA AMERICAN REALTY INVETMENT CORPORATION

TR. 1: COVINGTON WEST, ACS 1.014, MORE OR LESS, LAND ABOVE HOUSTON PIPELINE CO ESMT, VOL 15, PG 11*

$7,300.00

$3,500.00

21

12-DCV199715 10/15/13

460000304121090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R F 7 PETTY, AKA R F SMITH, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

TR. 9: MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 304, LTS 21, 22, 23 & 24, S M SWENSON SURV, ABST 317, VOL 213, PG 468*

$330.00

$330.00

2

12-DCV199682 11/12/13

264000001000190 7 DECEMBER 31, 2013

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. GREENWAY ASSOCIATES A JOINT VENTURE FKA ATLAS REALTY COMPANY KNA AMERICAN REALTY INVETMENT CORPORATION

TR. 2: COVINGTON WEST, ACS .482, MORE OR LESS, LAND ABOVE TRUNKLINE PIPELINE ESMNT, VOL 15, PG 11*

$3,470.00

$2,200.00

22

13-DCV204537 11/12/13

783500020012090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 FRANCIS FIZER, ET AL DECEMBER 30, 2013

ROSENBERG , BLK 20, LT 12, VOL P, PG 146*

$5,100.00

$2,500.00

3

12-DCV201947 10/15/13

338000013008090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARY TOWN OF FULSHEAR, BLK 13, 1 LTS 8, 9 & 12, VOL U, PG 177* KATHRYN SHAMEL, ET AL DECEMBER 31, 2013

$148,760.00

$11,600.00

Estimated Minimum Bid

4

13-DCV206772 11/12/13

587000003029090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN QUAIL PARK PATIO HOMES, 7 RAND, AKA JOHN BRIAN RAND, BLK 3, LT 29, VOL 21, PG 3* DECEMBER 31, ET AL 2013

$28,880.00

$4,900.00

5

13-DCV207394 11/12/13

586301006034090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. QUAIL GREEN WEST, SEC 1, BLK 7 6, LT 34, VOL. 22, PG 56* ROSE STOKES, AKA ROSE DECEMBER 31, BROOKS STOKES, ET AL 2013

$61,840.00

$3,700.00

Sale # 23

24

25

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

13-DCV205308 11/12/13

035200000160190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 LUCINDA BELL DECEMBER 30, 2013

ABST 352, I & GN SRVY, TR 2 (PT), ACS 1, MINNEQUA GARDENS S/D, CLK'S FILE NO. 8656584*

$13,070.00

13-DCV206722 11/12/13

039100008020590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 SANDRA KAY IZAGUIRRE, AKA SANDRA MCNEIL IZAGUIRRE DECEMBER 30, 2013

ABST 391, G SCHLEY,SRVY, TR 20 (PT), ACS 3.2532, MORE OR LESS, CLK'S # 9436738*

$40,770.00

13-DCV207366 11/12/13

174002001002390 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. D. R. BORDENS ADDN SEC 2, CITY OF 1 MCKINNEY, AKA DORMAN RAY RICHMOND, BLK 1 (PT), ACS MCKINNEY 0.0833, MORE OR LESS, TR C, DECEMBER 30, VOL B, PG 758 & VOL 576, PG 720* 2013

$3,250.00

$6,317.00

$3,800.00

$2,400.00

(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.

(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.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, January 2, 2014

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas

Dated at Richmond, Texas, January 8, 2014 Constable A. J. Dorr 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

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

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THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: SANDRA JEAN HARRIS 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 24, 2014 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 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on August 28, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-208897 and is styled: William Humphrey Gillett vs Larry G. Harris And Sandra Jean Harris The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: RON E. FRANK F & L LAW GROUP PC 1251 PIN OAK ROAD SUITE 13 KATY TX 77494 281-542-3575 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION IS A 5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 34013 FULSHEAR FARMS ROAD, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441. IT IS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 936, PAGE 435 OF THE DEED OF RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND DESCRIBED IN A FIELD NOTE OF A 5.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF 230.77 ACRE TRACT BEING OUT THE ORIGINAL HARVEY BOWSER 564.6 ACRE TRACT (VOLUME 329, PAGE 94 DEED RECORDS) BEING IN THE NOEL F. ROBERTS LEAGUE ABSTRACT #79, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (“PROPERTY”).

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 8th day of January, 2014.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Deputy District Clerk LESLIE PENA Telephone: 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF L H PARKER, DECEASED, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THIS LAND. 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 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being February 17, 2014, 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 n Richmond, Texas, and was filed DECEMBER 26, 2103. It bears cause No. 13-DCV-211553 and is styled: Raquel Hernandez vs All Unknown Heirs of L H Parker, Deceased; and Any and All Unknown Persons Claiming an interest in This Land The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONERS is: BRENT LANE BEARD & LANE PC 12841 JONES ROAD, STE 100 HOUSTON TX 77070 281-897-8848 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THIS IS A SUIT BY PLAINTIFF TO ESTABLISH OWNERSHIP TO THE PROPERTY BY ADVERSE POSSESSION. A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY IS AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF LOT EIGHT (8), BLOCK SEVEN (7), OF GULF VIEW ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 349, PAGE 614 OF THE MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND KNOWN BY STREET ADDRESS OF 5819 JERRY ST., ROSHARON, TEXAS 77583.

If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned un served. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 30th day of December, 2013.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk RACHEL CRISLER Telephone: (281) 238-1960

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: LARRY G HARRIS 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 24, 2014 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 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on August 28, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-208897 and is styled: William Humphrey Gillett vs Larry G. Harris And Sandra Jean Harris The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: RON E. FRANK F & L LAW GROUP PC 1251 PIN OAK ROAD SUITE 13 KATY TX 77494 281-542-3575 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION IS A 5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 34013 FULSHEAR FARMS ROAD, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441. IT IS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 936, PAGE 435 OF THE DEED OF RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND DESCRIBED IN A FIELD NOTE OF A 5.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF 230.77 ACRE TRACT BEING OUT THE ORIGINAL HARVEY BOWSER 564.6 ACRE TRACT (VOLUME 329, PAGE 94 DEED RECORDS) BEING IN THE NOEL F. ROBERTS LEAGUE ABSTRACT #79, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (“PROPERTY”).

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 8th day of January, 2014.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Deputy District Clerk LESLIE PENA Telephone: 281-633-7613

Sharpstown Parkglen • Whittingham • La Rouche • 3/2/2 4/2/2

Meadows Meadows Place Place • Meadowhollow • Dorrance • •4/2/2 4/2/2 Meadows Place • Monticeto Brighton • 3/2.5/2 • 3/2/2

SOLD

SOLD

$139,000 $99,000

Legal Notices NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of November, 2013 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11DCV-189035 in favor of the Plaintiff Kingsbridge Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,315.21 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 30th day of December, 2013, 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) - Adebola A. Ogungbade and Sekinat A. Ogungbade had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of February, 2014 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., 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 32 IN BLOCK 2, OF KINGSBRIDGE PLACE, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1183/B AND 1184/A, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 14822 ARMITAGE, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77498.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $177,910.00 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 AM. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

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 19TH day of DECEMBER, 2013, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CITY OF ROSENBERG VS. CAVAZOS,IGNACIO, ET AL in Cause # 08- DCV162755 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 7835000380130901 LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK THIRTY-EIGHT (38), IN THE TOWN OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID TOWN SHOWN OF RECORD IN VOLUME ‘P’, PAGE 146 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 7835000380140901 LOTS FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK THIRTY-EIGHT (38) OF THE CITY OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID CITY OF ROSENBERG, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME P, PAGE 146 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on 20TH December, 2013 as the property of IGNACIO CAVAZOS, LUPE CAVAZOS, VIVIAN GUTIERREZ, SANDRA PEREZ, LORNA DANACHES, LEONARDO PEREZ, to satisfy a judgment amounting to $21,355.93 representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD CONTROL. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20th day of December, 2013.

A.J. DORR, CONSTABLE , PRECINCT 1, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By CPL. MIKE BEARD, DEPUTY 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 19TH day of DECEMBER, 2013, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JAMES BELL, ET AL in Cause # 13- DCV-205316 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the fIrst Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 7835000070090901 LOT 9 IN BLOCK 7 OF THE CITY OF ROSENBERG, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME ‘P’, PAGE 16 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on 20TH December, 2013 as the property of GERTRUDE DAVIS AKA GERTRUDE FREELON DAVIS, CLEMONS DAVIS AKA CLIMON DAVIS, JAMES BELL to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,081.13 representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20th day of December, 2013.

A.J. DORR, CONSTABLE , PRECINCT 1, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By CPL. MIKE BEARD, DEPUTY

$159,900 $172,500

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 18th day of December, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. BETTY JONES FKA BETTY DUNCAN, ET AL in Cause # 10-DCV-177873 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 A’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Levell of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 2: GEO: 4600005465002907 An approximately 1 acre portion of Lot 546 of Magnolia Place, being the southern1/2 of the 2 acre tract described in a deed recorded in Volume 216 Page 94-95 of the Deed Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Levied on the 30th day of December 2013 as the property of BETTY JONES FKA BETTY DUNCAN, ERNEST DUNCAN, GUSTAVIA DUNCAN, JOHNNY JONES JR. KENNETH JONES, THELMA JONES to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,084.60, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL AND FORT BEND COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT #1.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 30th day of December, 2013.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Drive, Suite 103 Katy, Texas 77494 M. Scheibel, #1331 Deputy

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 11th day of December, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. FRANCISCO FLORES, AKA J FRANCISCO FLORES, ET AL in Cause # 10-DCV-182270 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RlCHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: R63759, 0065190059611903 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAlNING 34.414 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE ANDREW NORTHINGTON LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 65, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS ‘FIRST TRACT’ IN A DEED FROM RUTH STOCKTON TO JOHN J. SZYMANSKI DATED OCTOBER 16, 1969 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 520, PAGE 621 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS THEREOF; A) A TRACT OR PARCEL OF CONTAINING 15.22 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 9116208; B) A TRACT OR PARCEL CONTAINING 5.900 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 2000022826; LEAVING HEREIN A RESIDUE OF 13.294 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING THAT SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT NO. 0065190059611903 Levied on the 19th day December, 2013 of as the property of FRANCISCO FLORES AKA J. FRANCISCO FLORES, JOHN 1. SZYMANSKI AKA JOHNNY JOE SZYMANSKI, to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,839.53, 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, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS , 2013.

TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 19th day of December, 2013.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Drive, Suite 103 Katy, Texas 77494 M. Scheibel, #1331 Deputy

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 11th day of December, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ALVIN GIBSON III, ET AL in Cause # 10-DCV-184834 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 3900040440600907 LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK FORTY-FOUR (44), OF HUNTINGTON VILLAGE, SECTION FOUR (4), ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 208, PAGE 24, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IN VOLUME 14, PAGE 9, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 19th day of December, 2013, as the property of ALVIN GIPSON III, ROYLIN GIPSON, RTR PROPERTIES, LLC, JOSH LONGLEY INDIVIDUALLY AND DBA AFTON ENTERPRISES to satisfy a judgment amounting to $20,479.55, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF HOUSTON; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 19 th day of December, 2013.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Drive, Suite 103 Katy, Texas 77494 Deputy M. Scheibel, #1331

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 18th day of December, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. MILDRED B. WATKINS, SOLE HEIR TO MARY ETTA NELSON in Cause # 13-DCV-204981 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RlCHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0170000000500907 A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE MANUEL ESCALERO SURVEY, ABSTRACT 170, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ADJOINING THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ARCOLA FARMS RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 PAGE 30 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST THREE (3) ACRES OF THE 5.99 ACRE TRACT AS SHOWN THE PLAT OF ARCOLA FARMS, THE TRACT HEREBY CONVEYED FRONTING 109.23 FEET, MORE OR LESS, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OAK AVENUE AND EXTENDING SOUTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 1197 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 5.59 ACRES, THE WEST LINE OF SAID THREE (3) ACRE TRACT BEING PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF LONG STREET AND 94.31 FEET, MORE OR LESS THEREFROM; AND SAID PLAT BEING REFERRED FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREIN MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. Levied on the 30th day of December, 2013 as the property of MILDRED B. WATKINS, SOLE HEIR TO MARY ETTA NELSON to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,153.32, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 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 30th day of December, 2013.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Drive, Suite 103 Katy, Texas 77494 M. Scheibel, #1331 Deputy

$144,900 $157,500 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 18th day of December, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JILLIAN GRAHAM, ET AL in Cause # 12-DCV-202042 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B”of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8133030020010907 LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN’S LANDING, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1739/A&B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 30 day of December, 2013 as the property of JILLIAN GRAHAM, DERRICK GOODWILL, WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $20,689.57, 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; SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 2, 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 30TH day of DECEMBER, 2013.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Drive, Suite 103 Katy, Texas 77494 M. Scheibel Deputy

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 11th day of December, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEBRA ZUNIGA, ET AL in Cause # 11DCV-194055 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 4th day of February, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0064000002353907 ABSTRACT 64, WILLIAM NEAL 1/4 LEAGUE, TRACT 6 & 7 (S 1/2)(PT), ACRES 0.643, 50.000% UNDlVIDED INTEREST, PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 GUADALUPE STREET; FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0064000002357907 ABSTRACT 64, WILLIAM NEAL 1/4 LEAGUE, TRACT 6 & 7 (S 1/2) (PT), ACRES 0.643, 50.000% UNDIVDED INTEREST, PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 GUADALUPE STREET, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 0064000002352907 ABSTRACT 64, WILLIAM NEAL 1/4LEAGUE, TRACT 6 & 7 (S 1/2) (PT), ACRES 0.643, 50.000% UNDIVIDED INTEREST, PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 GUADALUPE STREET, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 4: GEO 0064000002356907 ABSTRACT 64, WILLIAM NEAL 1/4 LEAGUE, TRACT 6 & 7 (S 1/2) (PT), ACRES 0.643, 50.000% UNDIVIDED INTEREST, PROPE TY LOCATED AT 1411 GUADALUPE STREET, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 19th day of December, 2013, as the property of DEBRA ZUNIGA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $41,892.97, 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 DISTRlCT, PROPEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC (“PROPEL”); FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD AND ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 30th day of December, 2013.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Drive, Suite 103 Katy, Texas 77494 Deputy M. Scheibel, #1331

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Medical Technology: Body sculpting truSculpt: Non-invasive technique for body sculpting Dr. Nina Desai is the first in the Houston area to offer truSculpt, a simple, comfortable way to deeply heat the subcutaneous fat tissue layer.

The fat cells are destroyed during this process and then broken down and disposed of by the body.

The truSculpt system from Cutera is a non-invasive technology designed to deliver customized treatments to multiple zones of the body, such as thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen and other stubborn areas.

Dr. Desai says, “My patients are looking for comfortable, non-invasive ways to improve their appearance and self-image without the need for recovery time or other interruption to their busy lives.

This is what truSculpt delivers.”

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After having truSculpt on my hips and abs, I went from a size 4-6 to a size 2-4 in just one session,” said Kerry Marbello, recent patient of Dr. Desai.

The truSculpt system is FDA and Health Canada

cleared for deep tissue heating thereby eliminating fat cells and the temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.

The system is also accredited in Europe for circumferential reduction and fat reduction.

“I have been impressed with the science and research Cutera has done into developing this radio frequency technology to deliver uniform, deep heating to all areas of the body.

The truSculpt system dynamically adjusts the energy to reach and maintain therapeutic treatment levels,” stated Dr. Desai.

For more information about truSculpt, contact Dr. Desai at Renew Laser & Skin at 832.491.2852. Office located in Sugar Land Town Square at 2171 Texas Drive. Visit RenewLaserAndSkin.com for a complete list of services and products. Join a live truSculpt demonstration at our open house and to learn more about our services and products and enjoy exclusive specials for attendees. Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4-7 p.m. RSVP to 832.491.2852.

AUTOMOBILE: Jeep Cherokee

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The renowned Cherokee name has returned to the Jeep vehicle lineup for the 2014 model year and redefines the mid-size SUV segment. It delivers Jeep 4x4 capability, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission, fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent (versus the outgoing Liberty model), superior on-road ride and handling, a cutting-edge design and more than 70 advanced safety and security features.

The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee provides a choice of three 4x4. The Jeep Cherokee is the first mid-size SUV to feature rear-axle disconnect which seamlessly switches between two- and four-wheel drive for fulltime torque management and does not require input from the driver. The Cherokee offers best-in-class V-6 towing capability of 4,500 pounds.

Available on the Cherokee Sport, Latitude and Limited models, Jeep Active Drive I features a single power transfer unit (PTU) which is fully automatic and delivers seamless operation in and out of four-wheel drive at any speed. The system does not require any driver intervention or feedback, delivers yaw correction during dynamic events and improves both understeer and oversteer conditions.

Available on the Cherokee Sport, Latitude and Limited models, Jeep Active Drive II includes a two-speed power transfer unit with torque management and low range.

Four-Low mode locks the front and rear drive shafts for low-speed power or towing. The low range allows for enhanced climbing ability as well as outstanding crawl ratios for severe off-road conditions.

Jeep Active Drive II gives the off-road adventurer a ride height that is increased by an inch, a crawl ratio of 56:1 when powered by the 2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 engine, and 47.8:1 when powered by the new 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 engine – up to a 90-percent improvement versus the outgoing model.

Jeep Active Drive Lock includes all the features of Jeep Active Drive II and adds a locking rear differential for superior low-speed power for severe off-road conditions.

Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on all Trailhawk models.

All 4x4 systems feature the Jeep brand’s Selec-Terrain traction control system, which allows the driver to choose the on- and off-road

setting for optimum performance. The five customized settings are auto, snow, sport, sand/mud and rock. SelecTerrain electronically coordinates and optimizes up to 12 systems on any terrain providing enhanced vehicle control including drivetrain control module, electronic brake controller, electronic stability control (ESC), transmission controller, powertrain controller and hill-ascent and descent control.

FIAT Group architecture is the basis for the underpinnings of the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The platform’s proven modular architecture means many models can be built using the same basic underpinnings. The result is better quality and reliability, as well as lower costs and less development time and tooling.

Buyers have the choice of two new engines mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission that is standard equipment on all models of the new Cherokee. It delivers aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and improved fuel efficiency.

The 16-valve, 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 I-4 engine is standard in on all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokees. It delivers an EPA rating of 22 city/31 highway on 4x2 models, which is more than a 45-percent improvement over the outgoing model. The 2.4-liter MultiAir

The second annual Memorial Hermann Cricket Cup tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Constellation Field in Sugar Land.

Doctors from six hospitals in the Memorial Hermann Health System will participate in the friendly, competitive tournament.

Admission to the event is free. Sponsorship proceeds will benefit AADA and the Memorial Hermann Medical Missions Fund at Memorial Hermann Foundation.

The first Cricket Cup match, hosted by Memorial Hermann to benefit AADA was held last year on February 23. The match was between the “Scalpels,” doctors from Memorial Hermann Southwest vs. the “Super Docs,” doctors from Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

The mission of Asians Against Domestic Abuse is to prevent violence against women. It works to strengthen and promote equal and healthy family relations within the Asian community.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Sharon at sharon.koziol@memorialhermann.org or call 713-242-4634

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2 Tigershark I-4 engine makes 184 horsepower and 171 lb.-ft. of torque.

The available new 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is the first derivative of the celebrated 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6. The engine is more powerful, efficient and refined, which means there’s less noise, vibration and harshness. The Pentastar makes 271 horsepower, 239 lb.-ft. of torque and delivers best-in-class V-6 towing of 4,500 pounds. It gets an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 19 city/28 highway on 4x2 models.

The all new Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV sports a new front independent suspension with MacPherson struts and a new rear independent multilink suspension. The Cherokee is equipped with an electronic power steering system (EPS) that improves fuel efficiency and contributes to the Jeep Cherokee’s turning circle radius of approximately 36 feet in 4x2 models.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee offers customers the new CommandView panoramic sunroof or the Sky Slider full-length open canvas roof. Seats are ergonomically designed to support the contour of the body, are trimmed with premium cloth or quality Nappa leather and available as power adjustable, heated/ventilated seats with memory. The 60/40 split second-row seats adjust fore

and aft for increased passenger comfort and cargo flexibility.

Unique features include the available heated, leatherwrapped steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, an available wireless charging pad and more. An available award-winning 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia command center or the standard 5-inch touchscreen multimedia command center are easyto-use, and in the center stack.

Cherokees equipped with the Uconnect system let the driver control the audio, climate, heated/ventilated seats and much more from the touchscreen. The 8.4-inch Uconnect Access is user-friendly and includes Bluetooth connectivity, SiriusXM Radio, navigation, music, apps (Pandora, Aha, iHeartRadio and more), voiceto-text messaging and streaming audio capability.

The Cherokee was engineered with more than 70 available safety and security features that include ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus, Forward Collision Warning-Plus, and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning-Plus; 9-1-1 assist call; ESC; Electronic Roll Mitigation; Blind-spot Monitoring; Rear Cross Path detection; ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines and 10 standard air bags.

The Cherokee Latitude 4x4 retails for $28,495. Options on the test drive model and the destination charge increased the price to $31,480. I’m not an off roader so I enjoyed the vehicle in town. The seats were comfortable, the ride pleasant and the V-6 engine produced plenty of power. I very much like the size of this vehicle for cargo and passengers. I think the Cherokee Latitude is definitely a winner. I would urge anyone interested in buying a mid-size SUV to test drive the Jeep Cherokee.

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Annise Parker, Mayor of the City of Houston Proclaimed December 8, 2013 Dorothy Lee Yee Day for outstanding service to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance.

Dorothy Yee received a Certificate of Congratulations for her outstanding service to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Houston Lodge on December 8, 2013.

The State of Texas District 134 awarded a Resolution to Dorothy Yee for her dedicated and esteemed service to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Houston Lodge.

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Sit back, Relax & Enjoy the aroma from the open fire grill in the “ole fashion cowboy steak house.”

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Mary Rose Zdunkewicz, left, Chair, Keith Simmons, Fran Aldrich, Cliff Aldrich and Anthony Francis

Texana Tee Off fundraising golf tournament Grab your clubs and make your way to Weston Lakes Country Club for the 2nd Annual ‘Texana Tee Off’ Fundraising Golf Tournament to take place on March 31, 2014.

This open tournament promises to be a fun day for all who participate.

The ‘Texana Tee Off’ is being chaired by Mary Rose Zdunkewicz, Mayor of Weston Lakes, who is being assisted by co-chairs J.C. Whitten and Anthony Francis.

This 18 hole scramble tournament includes lunch, dinner, both live and silent auctions as well as other fun and games.

Presenting Sponsor is Legacy Ford and other sponsors include; Eagle Sponsor Franco Albarran, Aces Sponsors Ted & Nancy Case, County Judge Robert Hebert, Jim Shaw, LPR Commercial with Hole Sponsors; Tracy Bogiel of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene, Commissioner James Patterson and John Zerwas.

Sponsorships are still available including the title sponsorship at $3,000 to $200 Hole Sponsorship.

Anyone interested in sponsoring this event should contact: J.C. Whitten at 281-7509897 or Anthony Francis at 713-953-5097.

Texana Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, organization which provides behavioral healthcare and intellectual & developmental disabilities services to residents in a six county area that includes Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Waller and Wharton Counties.

Texana serves about 4,000 individuals per month and over 12,000 annually though its array of service and programs which includes clinics, learning centers, centers for autism treatment, group homes and supported employment.

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Child behavior

Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will present “Understanding Child Behavior: Helping Children Succeed,” on Saturday, February 22, from 1 to 3 p.m, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. In this program, experienced parent coach Jacqueline Ryan-Newman will discuss common childhood behaviors and how a child’s unmet needs may lead to negative behavior.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

Register online at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Juliette Bloomer at 281.566.2161 or juliette@fortbendcc.org

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