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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

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Babs Miller

Black History Month

Barbara Nesbitt Miller (Babs), wife of State Rep. Rick Miller of Sugar Land, died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Sugar Land on Tuesday, Feb. 2. She was 67. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sugar Land Mortuary in Sugar Land. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Land, with a reception to follow. A graveside service will be Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at 12 p.m. at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.

See Obituary, Page 3

On Saturday, Feb. 6, Missouri City Mayor ProTem Don Smith, (above) Missouri City staff, stakeholders and other elected officials partnered for the second annual Black History Month Celebration Kick-Off Ceremony on the steps of City Hall.

Spearheaded by Master of Ceremony Smith, this year’s event expanded on the success of the 2015 inaugural celebration and demonstrated the ‎ShowMeCity’s diversity and the contributions African-Americans are making toward the betterment of society.

“I think it’s appropriate for us to be hosting it right here on the steps of City Hall in one of the most diverse cities not only in the state but also in the United States,” Smith said, extolling the

accomplishments of residents here and in the region.

Smith said the “Show Me City” is a community rich with citizen collaborations and is “a beautiful, platinum scenic” community recognized as one of America’s “Best” places to raise a family, build a business or play in pristine parks. The event included performances by FBISD’s Thurgood Marshall High School and Missouri City Middle School students.

“I am proud to serve a City whose residents are so dedicated to not only remembering and preserving the area’s history but ensuring that this legacy continues with future generations,” Smith said. U.S. Rep. Al Green, provided context on the celebra-

By SESHADRI KUMAR Sugar Land voters will be asked to decide 8 propositions amending the city charter in the upcoming May 7 city council election.

Besides the election of the mayor and two at-large council members, the ballot will have items affecting the number of years mayor and council members can serve on city council, the number of signatures required for recalling the mayor and council members and the number of signatures required for a petition asking the city to hold a referendum.

Three of the proposed ballot provisions deal with the election procedure. They are: “Shall Sections 2.01 and 2.03 of the Charter be amended to increase the current two-year terms for the council members and mayor to three year terms; change the term limitations from four consecutive terms in a nine period to three consecutive terms in a ten year period; clarify that the term limitations apply to one person holding any single position; and be effective for the district positions as of the May 2017 and for the mayor and at-large positions as of the May 2018 uniform election date?

Shall section 3.04(a)(1) of the City Charter be amended to revise the required petition percentage for initiative and referendum from “a number equal or greater than 30% of those voting in the last city election” to “at least 15% of the registered voters of the city as of the initial petition date?”

“Shall section 3.04 of the City Charter be amended to revise the required petition percentages to recall the mayor or an at-large council member from 25% to 15% of the registered voters of the city

as of the initial petition date and to revise the required petition percentages to recall a single-member district council member from 20% to 15% of the registered voters residing in the district as of the initial petition date?”

The number of signatures required for a successful petition for a referendum has already become a campaign issue in the mayor election.

Councilman Harish Jajoo, who is running for mayor, is opposed to changing the criterion for submitting a petition.

Under the existing rules, the number of signatures required for a petition is 30 percent of the number of people who voted in the last at-large election.

The proposed rule, if approved by citizens, will require 15 percent of signatures of all the registered voters.

Jajoo is opposed to this change since he believes that the bar is being raised as the number of signatures required for a successful petition would increase.

For example, in the 2013 bond election, 6,773 people voted and the required signatures for a successful petition would be 2,032.

Under the proposed change that number would be about 7,650 on the basis that the number of registered voters is about 51,000.

The mayor and five other council members do not see the proposed change as increasing the threshold for the number of signatures required.

Under the current rules, if and when the turn out is low, only a small group of people could successfully file a petition whereas the total registered voters would provide a large cross section of voters. That is only appropriate because a peti-

tion would affect the whole city, these members believe.

Also Councilman Steve Porter pointed out that under some conditions such as a tornado, the turn out be could very low and a petition could successfully be filed by a small segment of the voters.

The total registered voters as the basis provides a stable, consistent number and it would be easy to calculate the number of signatures required. It is complicated to calculate on the basis of voter turnout in the previous election, some council members said.

Above all, the charter commission members who are Sugar Land citizens, spent considerable time in formulating the propositions and it is up to the Sugar Land voters to decide which formula they want, a majority of council members felt.

Jajoo Explaining his position, Jajoo sent an email to his constituents: “Last night, I was faced with a dilemma.

The City Council ordinance authorizing the May municipal election included several city charter amendments to be placed on the ballot in addition to the election for public offices.

Two of those items troubled me. One significantly raised the bar for citizens to place an issue on future ballots for referendum votes. The other essentially did the same with the number of petition signatures needed to place the recall of an elected official on the ballot.

I believed - and still believe - that these amendments alter fundamental aspects of the democratic process. I proposed the removal from the ordinance, but was unsuccessful.

In an era when citizens already feel estranged from government, we should not be plac-

At the Black History Month Kickoff: Don Smith, left, FBISD board of trustee Jim Rice, Missouri City Councilmen Jerry Wyatt and Anthony Maroulis, Justice of the Peace Joel Clouser, Sarah DeMerchant, candidate for State Rep., Dist. 26, Congressman Al Green, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, County Commissioner Grady Prestage, Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen and Pct. 2 Constable Ruben Davis. tion saying, “Black History is really American History. It is the history of people who have come together in a great place to make it an even greater place.

We wouldn’t be celebrating Black History if we didn’t have some of the people who fought, lived and sacrificed their lives so that we By SESHADRI KUMAR Former Sugar Land Mayor and partner of now defunct Wallacemay have this opportunity.”

Councilman Jerry Wyatt also Bajjali Development Partners, David G. Wallace is facing claims shared his insights on Black his- worth over $37 million from at least 93 investors in the Southern District of U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston, presided by Judge tory in the area.

See Page 4. Jeff Bohm.

When Lowery Bank obtained a foreclosure order to collect over $626,000 owed by WB Murphy Road Development to the bank on a promissory note of $3.88 million in March 2015, Wallace filed a ing additional barriers to ballot bankruptcy application to prevent the foreclosure.

Stephanie J. Stigant of the Holoway Jones Law Firm represented access.

I still believe that access to the lender Lowery Bank and was executing the foreclosure sale.

The first claim which appears in the bankruptcy file now is that the ballot, and citizens’ ability to raise vital matters without of Lowery Bank.

The second claim is from Frost Bank for $522,000. unnecessary obstacles, should Thomas L. Taylor III, Court Appointed Receiver, in a Federal be protected.

As always, I want to hear Exchange Commission lawsuit, has lodged a claim for the court what you think about this and settled amount of $1.55 million.

C. Thomas Schmidt of Schmidt Law Firm is representing more any other matter of civic importhan 50 plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Wallace and Costa Bajjali tance.

Democracy works when lead- regarding alleged fraud in investment in now defunct BizRadio. He has also filed claims on behalf all the plaintiffs. ers listen.”

Among individuals, Bryan Stanley of Sugar Land has filed claim Zimmerman Councilman Joe Zimmerman, for $1.67 million.

Roger G. Taylor, Ethelyn and Don Taylor, Blake Taylor, all of who is also running for mayor, Sugar Land have filed several claims totaling $2.3 million. sent an email in response: Separately, the city of Joplin has obtained a $1.4 million civil “I was very disappointed to learn of an e-mail which was judgment against Wallace Bajjali Development Partners and its two published by a colleague on principals, David Wallace and Costa Bajjali.

Many claimants have filed objections to the discharge of Wallace City Council regarding an action that we took this past Tues- from the claims. day evening. It was inaccurate.

Our City Charter requires that we review our charter every 5 years to determine if changes Missouri City will host a Comprehensive Plan Symposium to proare needed to make the process of city governance more actively partner with the public and seek citizen input and feedback efficient. We appointed a blue- to restructure, reorganize and update the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

The plan is designed as a framework for guiding future developribbon committee of five people, including a former mayor and ment, redevelopment and community enhancement throughout the city council member, a judge next 20 years and beyond.

The forum will feature Dr. Stephen Klineberg of the Kinder Instiand several attorneys with significant experience in municipal tute at Rice University; he will discuss growth and economy trends governance, to undertake the in the greater Houston region, Fort Bend County and Missouri City.

The City’s continuous growth and development is the result of task of reviewing our charter and making recommendations years of detailed, meticulously researched planning performed in for any changes they thought close partnership with residents and area stakeholders. Market analyses will also be conducted to understand the development opportuwere necessary.

The committee completed nities of key City corridors: (1) Texas Parkway – Highway 90A to their work in 2014 and their Turtle Creek Drive; (2) Cartwright Rd – FM 1092 to Texas Parkway; recommendations were shared (3) Fort Bend Parkway – Lake Olympia Boulevard to Sienna Parkwith City Council in a series way; and (4) FM 1092 – Lexington Boulevard to Highway 6. Adof workshops which were open ditionally, Market Opportunity Analysis will be conducted to assess to the public in 2014, 2015 and the conditions throughout the City.

Community participation through events like the Symposium is 2016. Since we cancelled our district council elections in vital for the update process. For more information, view this video: 2015 because all members were http://bit.ly/1Ppefpk. To take the Comprehensive Plan survey, click unopposed, we did not feel it on this link: http://svy.mk/1PoHloA. When: Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. appropriate to hold an election Where: Community Center in City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas to only consider changes to the Charter language. We were con- Pkwy.; RSVP at 281.403.8500 The Symposium is being hosted in partnership with consultant cerned about low voter turnout Freese and Nichols, Inc., which has offices around the country and See VOTE, Page 3 throughout the State, and Fort Bend Independent School District.

David Wallace faces $37 million in claims from creditors

Election rules become a campaign issue

Missouri City Comprehensive Plan; public meeting set for Feb. 18

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NEWS

Around the world: Chairman’s gala

Machart Gift – L to R, Chairman, Michael Dobert, Immediate Past Chairman, Brian Machart, President & CEO, Keri Schmidt 2015 Retiring Volunteers – L to R, Brian Machart, Dean Hrbacek, Manish Seth, Sharon Galloway, Jeff Tallas, Joe Zimmerman, Jenneth Watson, Angela Cox, Ray Brown, Dave Lowe, Keri Schmidt. Photos by Randy Kozlovsky.

The 5-Star Accredited Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce held the CHAIRMAN’S GALA presented by Mercantil Commercebank on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Safari Texas Ranch. This annual event is held each year to honor the leaders and volunteers of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Outgoing Chairman, Brian Machart of Fort Bend Dental Associates, recognized the Chamber’s immediate

past Chairman, Glenn Smith of Glenn Smith Executive Coaching. Machart recognized retiring board members Stewart Jacobson of Dearborn & Creggs; Manish Seth of Calvetti Ferguson; Dean Hrbacek of Hrbacek Law Firm; Sharon Galloway of CHI St. Luke’s Health - Sugar Land Hospital; Jeff Tallas of Tallas Insurance and Financial Services; Ray Brown of FritoLay, Inc.; Angela Cox of CenterPoint Energy; Luis Garcia

of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Janet Bell of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital; Shay Shafie of Johnson Development; Kai Jones of BB&T and Dave Lowe of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. Also recognized for their outstanding service to the Fort Bend Chamber in 2015 were retiring Division Chairs: Jenneth Watson of BookKeeping Express, Leadership Forum Co-Chair; Jeff Tallas of Tal-

Ursula Coates Award – L to R, Brian Machart, Sharon Galloway, Michael Dobert, and Keri Schmidt las Insurance and Financial Services, Leadership Forum Co-Chair; Joe Zimmerman of Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., Governmental Relations Chair; and Shah Ahmed of BB&T, Chamber Young Professionals Chair.

Machart presented the Ursula Coates Award to Sharon Galloway of CHI St. Luke’s Health - Sugar Land Hospital.

This award is given to an individual who has been an enormous resource and asset to the Chamber and to the Chairman of the Board during their tenure.

Chip Sutton, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, was awarded the Community Spirit Award.

Sutton has made significant and substantial contributions Community Spirit Award – L to R, Brian Machart, Michael Dobert, Chip & Cindy Sutton, Keri Schmidt to our community.

Incoming Chairman, Mike

Dobert recognized his 2016 Executive Officers, Board of Directors and Division Chairs.

After the awards presentation,

the guests finished the night in the First-Class Travel Lounge with music by The Texas Toast.

Skeeters Welcome Back Scott and Dominguez as Player/Coaches

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that the club has added catcher Travis Scott and second baseman/outfielder Jeff Dominguez. In addition to their roles on the field, the two will also be part of the Skeeters coaching staff, joining former Major Leaguer and current Skeeters Manager Gary Gaetti and pitching coach Jeff Scott.

Scott, 30, returns to the Skeeters for his fourth-straight season and brings ten seasons of professional baseball playing experience to his new position as a player coach. Last year, Scott primarily spent time as catcher and at first base, broke the all-time home run record with the Skeeters, passing Josh Pressley’s mark of 28. In Scott’s three seasons with the Skeeters, he owns a .252 average with 33 home runs, 65 doubles and 161 RBI. In 2015, Scott was named the Skeeters Community Man of Year and the Atlantic League All-Star MVP after his two RBI double helped give the Freedom Division the win.

Scott was originally drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2005 and spent four seasons (2006-2010) in their system making a California League All-Star Game appearance in 2009 with the High Desert Mavericks.

Dominguez, 29, made his first appearance with the Skeeters in 2013 before returning mid-season in 2015. Drafted by the Mariners in the 2004 draft, Dominguez climbed to the Triple-A level with Seattle in 2005. Last season, Dominguez played in 51 games for the Skeeters batting .288 with 28 RBI and 21 stolen bases.

Former Major Leaguer, World Series champion and recipient of four Gold Glove Awards, Manager Gary Gaetti returns at the helm for the Skeeters for the 5th straight season. Pitching Coach Jeff Scott returns for his 4th season with the Skeeters.

The Skeeters 2016 season begins Thursday, April 21 at Constellation Field. Season tickets, eight game ticket plans and flex books are on sale now at the Skeeters ticket office or online at SugarLandSkeeters.com.

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NEWS Stafford council members clash with mayor on goals

By BARBARA FULENWIDER After the Jan. 27th noxious state of the city speech delivered by Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella, this week council got the chance to add or subtract the 12 goals for the city that the mayor included.

The discussion of goals presented at the annual town meeting was the third item on council’s Feb. 3 agenda. The mayor read his 12 goals for the city and gave each council member who wanted to discuss any of them 10 minutes to do so. None did but after Scarcella finished, Councilman Robert Sorbet weighed in.

Sorbet, who ran for mayor last year against Scarcella, began by saying that for those who do not know, in 2015 the mayor won re-election and will be in that office until 2017. He then said that during that race there was a perception that “I was going to raise people’s taxes,” which was untrue. “Another deception planted is I am not a Jehova’s Witness. I’m a Seventh Day Adventist. I was originally born and raised Catholic.”

After that Sorbet said when he saw the mayor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 20152016, he couldn’t accept it because of cuts in it to police and fire when lobbyists and consultants were going to get a healthy portion. He said the fire chief told council that he needs six more full-time fire personnel because the city has grown considerably. At a previous council meeting Sorbet and other council members approved the chief adding six more fire personnel to his

staff and the city’s budget was changed to cover it.

Sorbet ended by saying, “I find that we, as American citizens, have a responsibility to correct something we feel is not accurate. I will ask council for a resolution to do that.”

With that said Councilman A.J. Honore offered a motion to table the discussion on the goals and do it in an executive session or a workshop. “We’ve got a lot to do tonight. I would like to make a motion to table this.”

Sorbet said he would like to finish his comments. He said he wants the city to work positively with Stafford Municipal School District and that the mayor misrepresented what the superintendent said when he talked about increasing enrollment to 6,000 students. “I think council should talk to SMSD in a unified voice.”

After Sorbet said all of the mayor’s goals have “merit to some degree,” he proposed 10 of his own. They are safety for the city, create drainage plan and implement it, complete contract for management of Stafford Centre, improve relationship with SMSD, implement comprehensive plan, work with the Stafford Economic Development Corporation, improve safety for city workers, continue to improve technology, develop a plan to fully fund the retirement system, eliminate city debt and have a sound financial policy.

Scarcella’s rebuttal included Sorbet’s motion to cut $3.2 million out of the city’s 2015-2016 budget. The mayor said he provided council members with

Obituary: Babs Miller Barbara Nesbitt Miller (Babs) died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Sugar Land on Feb. 2, 2016. She was born on May 25, 1947 in Washington, D.C. The youngest of three girls, Babs spent her early life in the Washington suburbs.

In October of 1958, the family moved to Beirut, Lebanon where her father became Head Economic Officer of the Embassy and acting Ambassador.

After returning from Beirut in 1961, Babs graduated from Walter Johnson High School.

She then attended the University of Maryland where she majored in American Studies with an interest in classical art, and was a member of Tri Delta Sorority.

While attending the University of Maryland, Babs met Midshipmen 2nd Class D.F. (Rick) Miller on a blind date.

Rick and Babs were married in Bethesda, Maryland on June 15, 1968. Their bond was powerful, and they were inseparable. Because of Rick’s military career they moved frequently, living at various times in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, Virginia, and Maryland, before settling in Texas in 2000.

In 2012, with Babs’ support, Rick became the District 26 Representative to the Texas Legislature.

Babs was an intense Republican who, according to a friend, had one setting: “full steam ahead.” This was particularly true in political matters. She served on the board of the Spirit of Freedom Republican Women, serving as its president in 2008 and 2009, and was a delegate to the Texas Republican Convention and the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Babs was also a profoundly religious woman of deep Christian faith. Her many friends remember her for her powerful and strong support of Israel, her devotion to pro-life causes, and her commitment to reinforcing America’s Judeo-Christian roots. Babs was the epitome of a “Proverbs 31” Woman. She

five pages of proposed cuts they requested and council included none in the budget. “What I submitted was strictly up to council to pick and choose and cherry pick and do anything they wanted with those items.

Council didn’t say anything against them.”

Then the mayor said he and Sorbet heard Supt. Robert Bostic’s remarks differently. He suggested they get the “video tape of the meeting, in which it was discussed. My memory is he (Bostic) was suggesting (6,000 students) would be best.

Let’s just see what the video shows. Whether that will make any difference in the goals, I don’t know.”

When Scarcella finished, Councilman Cecil Willis offered two new goals: bring commuter rail to Stafford now and implement a community education and activity program.

He said, “From what I hear the best opportunity we have to try to get commuter rail is now.

It will help with mobility and everywhere it’s been put in it has been a great economic development tool.”

As for the community program, Willis said, he doesn’t think there’s any opposition to it. “It would do a multitude of things. I think the time is right and we have the desire and facilities to have these activi-

Vote

failed.

Then council voted on Honore’s motion and it carried with two in favor and none against. Sorbet then amended the approved motion to say that council members each gets 10 minutes to talk and that’s it. His motion also carried. by the city, “City Council won’t allow us to vote on the Referendum Petition, but they did vote to place a Charter Amendment on the May ballot to substantially increase the number of petition signatures required for a Referendum.

The change would increase from 30% of those who voted in the last election to 15% of ALL REGISTERED VOTERS. That would have increased our petition requirements from 2,032 to almost 7,000.”

Raising the threshold for petition signatures is a threat to residents’ ability to influence change, and it is an effort to protect the city from any future public challenge, according to Miller.

Both the proponents and opponents have interpreted the impact of the proposed changes based on their legitimate concerns and both opinions are valid.

Now, it is up to the people of Sugar Land to vote for or against the charter amendments.

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 21, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2016, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

studied the Bible extensively, taught bible study classes at various churches, and traveled to the Holy Land several times.

In addition to her deep and abiding faith and her devotion to her family, Babs also loved ballet, music, and all the arts.

Babs was preceded in death by her parents, Trevanion and Marjorie Nesbitt, and her youngest son, Mark Patrick Miller. Babs is survived by her husband, Rick, and her two sons, Scott (Amy) and Beau (Patrick), her sisters, Lynne (George) and Claire (Christopher), her three grandchildren, Paige, Rhys, and Charley, and her nieces and nephews, Suzanne, Julie, Douglas, Flavia, Ted, Jeff, Carter, John, and Devon. Her family will remember her with enormous joy, and takes great pride and strength from the outpouring of love and support they have experienced following her death.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sugar Land Mortuary in Sugar Land. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Land, with a reception to follow. A graveside service will be Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at 12 p.m. at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Babs’ memory to either Leukemia Texas, 6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 416, Dallas, Texas or Blessing Israeli Believers, P.O. Box 564, Pearland, Texas 77588.

about.” Mathew agreed. He said, “Do it at the next meeting.

Look at it, have a time limit and ties in our community. A large get it done promptly.” number of Stafford residents The mayor pointed out that it are going elsewhere to partici- will take more than 45 minutes pate in such. We just need to to discuss 25 goals. decide that now is the time to Scarcella made a motion to push this forward.” have council’s discussion on Then Councilman Ken the goals on Feb. 24th but it Mathew offered his goal for the city: make the island and Murphy Road commercially prosperous. He said, “We need From page 1 to put focus on these items. It people as possible to decide will also bring in more revenue. these issues.

Because our current mayor Sixty percent of the city’s revis term-limited, we will hold enues comes from retail. If it is an election on May 7, 2016. neglected we’ll lose our zero The action taken on Tuesday property tax.” was to place the recommenWhen no other council memdations (propositions) on the bers had goals to add or discuss, May 7, 2016 ballot FOR THE Honore made a motion to VOTERS TO DECIDE. IN postpone more conversation MY OPINION, THIS IS THE about the goals and workshop HIGHEST FORM OF DEit. “I think I can support all of MOCRACY, GOVERNMENT the additions” to the goals, he said. “I would rather not take TRANSPARENCY AND CITIREPRESENTATION. away from what we have on ZEN PLACE THE ITEMS BEFORE the agenda tonight.”

THE PEOPLE AND LET Scarcella asked that Honore THEM DECIDE HOW THEY set a specific date for council WOULD LIKE TO BE GOVto discuss city goals and a time.

ERNED. Honore obliged by including Unfortunately, my colFeb. 24 at 7 p.m. in his motion. league has chosen to MISSorbet argued that council did REPRESENT the action taken not need to spend “three or four by City Council.” hours on this.”

Miller He suggested council not According to Diana Miller, adopt the motion and instead who is running for city council, “talk about it at our regularly and who recently submitted a scheduled meeting” and inpetition, which was rejected clude a 45-minute limit on it.

“There’s not that much to talk

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

1

09-DCV177206 11/10/15

002900000004190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 WILLIAM BRANCH, ET AL

CHURCHILL FULSHEAR LEAGUE,1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS & .50 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ABST #29, VOL 4, PG 328*

2

09-DCV177206 11/10/15

002900000004290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 WILLIAM BRANCH, ET AL

3

09-DCV177206 11/10/15

002900000004390 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 WILLIAM BRANCH, ET AL

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$137,580.00

$61,500.00

CHURCHILL FULSHEAR LEAGUE, ABST 29, VOL 4, PG 328*

$43,560.00

$19,100.00

CHURCHILL FULSHEARE LEAGUE, 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS & .50 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ABST # 29, VOL 4, PG 328*

$90,800.00

$31,800.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

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

Dated at Richmond, Texas, January 21, 2016 Constable Rob Cook 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

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Black History Month: How far have we come in Missouri City AUTOMOBILE: Kia Optima

(Following is the text of a speech delivered by Missouri City Councilman Jerry Wyatt during the Black History Month kick-off on Feb. 6.)

By JERRY WYATT Missouri City, Texas was incorporated in 1956 in an effort to protect itself from the sprawling growth of Houston.

Blacks began moving to Missouri City in the mid 1970’s and made up a small portion of the population. By 1975, middle class Blacks began to locate primarily in the Hunter’s Glen area. Homes in Hunter’s Glen were initially built by General Homes. One of General Homes founders was Harold Odom, (a Black Man) who still lives in Missouri City today.

By 1980, Missouri City’s Black population had grown to 11.4% with a total population of approximately 24,000 people. In 1981, Missouri City elected its first Black city councilman and the first Black elected in a Fort Bend County major city since reconstruction. Missouri City is home to Fort Bend County’s longest serving Black elected official and one of the longest serving public officials of any race. Jerry Wyatt was elected in 1981 and continues to serve.

From 1981 to present, Missouri City’s Black population has grown to a whopping 42% more than any city in the Houston area, compared to Sugar Land where Blacks make up 13.4% of the population. In Pearland, Blacks make of 17.4% of the population.

Missouri City is also recognized as one of America’s ‘Best” and “safest” places to live by Money magazine, Jet magazine and other na-

Wyatt tional media publications, and in 2000, Black Entertainment Television (BET) named Missouri City a model city for middle-class African Americans in the United States.

In recognition of significant Black population growth, the City Council voluntarily moved to elections by single member districts in 1999. Prior to that change, all council positions were elected by districts with the requirement that a candidate had to live in the district, but the whole city voted for that candidate. Council’s action corrected a situation whereby a candidate could lose in the district but get elected by a majority of voters who did not live in the district. Jerry Wyatt and Eddie Fair were the two Blacks on council when the move was made to single member districts for electing councilmembers.

Missouri City has had more Black elected officials than any city in Fort Bend County starting with: Jerry Wyatt in 1981 Albert Glover in 1993 Eddie Fair in 1997 Don Smith in 2001 Cynthia Lenton-Gary in

2007 and First Black female to be elected Yolanda Ford in 2013 Chris Preston in 2014 By comparison, Sugar Land has had two Black elected officials in its recent history. Pearland currently has one Black elected official.

The City of Missouri City prides itself on the fact that Blacks are well represented in city government. For example, in 2015, Missouri City appointed its first Black city manager and city attorney. Approximately 30% of the city’s workforce is Black. Blacks hold 38.5% of the management positions. Blacks make up 29% of our police officers; 44% of the management positions in the police department are Black.

Presiding Judge Deborah Champagne of the city’s Municipal Court was the first Black appointed to that position in 2011.

In addition, Blacks are well represented on all City boards and commissions. The chair for the city’s planning and zoning commission is a Black female; and African-Americans are also represented as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission – 4 positions; Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals -2 of 6 positions; Community Development Advisory 6 of 7 positions; Comprehensive Plan Advisory 6 of 19 positions; Parks Board 6 of 13 positions Of the five historical sites in Missouri City, two represent our Black heritage.

1. St. John Missionary Baptist Church founded by freedmen in 1869, it is the only historical church in the city.

2. The Freedom Tree; first identified in 1982 with the development of Lake Olympia Subdivision and later became a city park in 1999. It was under this tree where General Gordon Granger arrived from Galveston and read the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves.

Missouri City is home to the state’s largest and most successful Juneteenth celebrations. In 2014, the city celebrated the opening of Thomas Taylor Parkway in recognition of Ft. Bend County’s first Black county commissioner.

Additionally, 30% of the 7500 plus registered businesses in Missouri City are Black owned and operated.

Citizens here are also highly educated with 41.8 % of all Missouri City residents having earned a college degree, which exceeds the state average.

Household income exceeds the state average and home prices exceed the state average.

Without doubt, Missouri City is and will remain one of the best places in the world to live, work and play. We are fiscally sound, rated a platinum scenic city, have long standing public/private partnerships and citizen collaborations, enjoy safe streets, exude community pride, maintain pristine parks and offer first class amenities.

None of these accomplishments are happenstance, but are the result of the City Council working to meet the needs of all its citizens. It is my hope that we are proud to live in a city that the rest of America should look like. Black history in Missouri City is strong, it is solid and built on a foundation of inclusiveness.

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

( PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY STRUCK OFF TO FORT BEND COUNTY) (See note below)

Constable Rob Cook Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Fort Bend County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March 1, 2016, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit:

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Account Number

Style of Case

Legal Description

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ENOCH LATHAM SURV, THELMA DIXON UNDIVIDED INTEREST 0.465 INGRAM, ET AL ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF 4 ACRES, ABST 50, VOL 182, PG 560* FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, W 310 FT A. J. MARTENS OF N 100 FT, TR 40, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 218, PG 73*

1

12-DCV-199708 01/05/15

0050000000021901

2

14-DCV-215056 03/26/15

4600000400071907

3

14-DCV-215056 03/26/15

4600005670031907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 3 (N A. J. MARTENS 1/2), BLK 567, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 219, PG 616*

4

14-DCV-215822 06/04/15

4600000230030907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 23, LT HARRY VOISEY 3, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 192, PG 527*

5

14-DCV-215822 06/04/15

4600000331210907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 21, HARRY VOISEY BLK 33 (N 1/2), VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 198, PG 412*

6

14-DCV-217732 04/17/15

6250010062001907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. CRAIG A. GLOVER, AKA CRAIG AKEYSER GLOVER AKA CRAIG GLOVER KEYSER

RIDGEMONT SEC 1, BLK 6, LT 20, VOL 6, PG 14 & CLERK'S FILE # 9233837* (6250010062001907/193800270002 6)

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

$19,230.00

$6,000.00

$1,400.00

$1,400.00

$710.00

$710.00

$2,000.00

$1,750.00

$380.00

$380.00

$5,000.00

$1,500.00

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Optima matures into an expertly crafted sedan with two turbo engine choices and five trims, including the U.S.-exclusive SXL. It also has numerous premium convenience features and more refinement, which delivers a class-up experience to those wanting higher levels of driving sophistication.

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The larger wheelbase provides more head room, shoulder room and rear seat leg room. The increased dimensions also added 0.5 cu.-ft. more cargo capacity to the trunk.

The 2016 Optima has Kia’s first Bi-Xenon HID headlights with optional bending lamps, which illuminate the tarmac around corners, and high beam assist. The Optima rides on alloy wheels ranging from 16 to 18 inches, with four new wheel designs.

A stiffer seat frame reduces vibration and for extra convenience, heated and ventilated front seats are available with power adjustable driver and front passenger seats. The new Optima also offers a height-adjustable front passenger seat. Depending on trim level, the seats are covered in cloth, leather or Nappa leather.

Kia’s connectivity system, UVO, comes standard with four additional eServices not previously available on Optima: Geo-fencing, Speed Alert, Curfew Alert and Driving Score.

Additionally, Optima is Kia’s pilot vehicle for the introduction of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which lets drivers access a suite of core functions from their smartphones.

While the standard six-speaker audio system will satisfy most, true audiophiles will gravitate to a Kia-first available Harman/ Kardon QuantumLogic Premium Surround Sound Audio System.

It includes 10 speakers, Clari-Fi technology and an upgraded 630watt digital amplifier. Clari-Fi is a music restoration technology that rebuilds audio signals that are lost in digital compression.

Available on every Optima is a rear-camera display while SX and SXL trims offer an available 360-degree surround-view monitor. Available driver-aid technology includes smart cruise control, blind spot detection with lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, rear parking assist, front collision warning system, lane departure warning system and emergency braking.

The 2016 Optima features a panoramic sunroof support structure and a larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and improve fuel efficiency. Engine mounts, body panels and wheels all are stiffer on the all-new Optima.

Two powerplants carry over from the previous generation, the 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder, available on the LX and EX models, and the 2.0-liter GDI turbo engine, available on the SXL and SX models. The 2.4-liter produces 185 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 178 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2.0-liter turbo generates 245 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,350 rpm. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic shifting. The SX and SXL models add paddle shifters.

All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine offered on the LX trim. It makes 178 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,500 rpm. The new engine is mated to a seven-speed transmission that optimizes the engine’s responsiveness for a sporty feel that doesn’t sacrifice fuel economy. The test drive Kia was a SX turbo that is estimated to get 2 miles in town driving and 32 on the highway for an average of 25mpg. The Optima SX turbo retails for $29,690. Additional equipment hiked the bottom line to $34,490. I really like this new Optima’s looks and handling. It’s a smart package with the usual big Kia warranty. If you are in the market for a four-door sedan, the Optima might be your best buy yet.

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Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Fort Bend County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Fort Bend County Appraisal District .

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) www.bibleliterature.com

Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final.

FORT BEND

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

12551 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77478 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.

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www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745

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INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 10, 2016 • Page 5

FORT BEND REAL ESTATE Anita Milne 281-413-9732 Beard Realty Group Meadows Place•Scottsdale•3/2/2

Stafford • Kirkwood • 3/2.5/2

$118,000

$169,000 $169,000

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Sugar Land•Brush Meadow• 3/2/2+Study

$205,000 $205,000

Cinco Ranch • $379,900 • 4/31/2/2D

SOLD

New Listing

Meadows Place • Brook Meadows • 3/2.5/2 Meadows Place • Meadowtrail • 4/2/2 Meadows Place•Sturdivant•3/2.5/2

$147,500

$268,000

SOLD

Sienna Plantation MC•$769,500•4/4.1/3 34TT

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$178,000

16-CPR-028844 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Earl Moore, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2016, in Cause No.16CPR-028844, pending in the County Court at Law No. One (1), Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Sharon Moore.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Sharon Moore 1934 Richmond Vantage Drive Richmond, Texas 77406 Dated the 10th day of February, 2016.

Carolyn McDaniel Attorney for Sharon Moore State Bar No.: 13514300 911 Front Street Richmond, Texas 77469-4439 Telephone: (281) 342-6541 Facsimile: (281) 940-8567 E-mail: cmcdaniellawfirm@gmail.com

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF WAYNE LESTER CEASER 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 March 14, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on December 21, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-228702 and is styled: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. The Unknown Heirs at Law of Wayne Lester Ceaser In Re: 405 San Juan Street Richmond, Tx 77469 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DANYA FULLER GLADNEY BARREN DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL LLP 1900 STJAMES PLACE SUITE 500 HOUSTON TX 77056 713-693-2027 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, ITS SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS BY AND THROUGH ITS ATTORNEY OF RECORD, DANYA F GLADNEY OF BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL. LLP. 1900 ST. JAMES PLACE, SUITE 500, HOUSTON, TX 77056, 713-639-2027, BROUGHT SUIT AGAINST DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF AT LAW OF WANYE LESTER CEASAR TO ENFORCE THE LOAN AGREEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 405 SAN JUAN STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, PLAZA DEL NORTE, CITY OF RICHMOND, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 3, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 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 29th day of January, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas By: Deputy District Clerk Vanessa Vaquez Telephone: (281) 341 -3754

No. 15-CPR-028751 IN THE ESTATE OF BLYNN MILLER, DECEASED

§ IN THE COUNTY COURT AT § LAW NUMBER ONE OF § FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS § NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Notice is hereby given that on February 1, 2016, Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Blynn Miller, Deceased, were granted to the Independent Executor Michelle Bythewood by the Honorable County Court At Law Number One (1) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause No. 15-CPR-028571, pending upon the Docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time prescribed by law to Michelle Bythewood at the post office address of the attorney for the said Executor being shown below: Estate of Blynn Miller, Deceased Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC c/o Kelley M. Bentley 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 290 Sugar Land, Texas 77479 KELLEY M. BENTLEY, State Bar No. 24050282 Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2016 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING To build and strengthen new partnerships with State and local governments and the private sector, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a single consolidated submission for the planning and application aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs. Fort Bend County is in the process of developing its FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan.

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, 2nd Floor, Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas to receive comments from the public regarding the housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income persons, such as homeless individuals and families; persons with special needs (the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, and persons with HIV/ AIDS); the housing needs of renters and owners; community needs such as anticrime, economic development, infrastructure, planning and administration, public facilities, public services, senior programs, youth programs; and other non-housing community development needs. The public is encouraged to attend and to submit comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, 301 Jackson St., Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469. Comments will be incorporated into the draft FY 2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, as appropriate.

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

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 78, SOLID WASTE, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES TO TOWNHOMES AND SIMILAR PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-16-05 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on February 1, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office.

/s/Maria Jackson City Secretary

NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEETING PLACE To the residents and taxpayers of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15 (the “District”) and to all the persons interested in the meetings of the Board of Directors of such District: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors, at a regular meeting held October 22, 2015, established an additional out-of-district meeting place at 6811½ Thompson Ferry Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

All residents and taxpayers of the District and other interested persons are hereby invited to attend any meetings of the Board of Directors at such location. /s/ Frank A. Yonish, President, Board of Directors

CONDADO DE FORT BEND DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO DE LA COMUNIDAD PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL DE 2016 AVISO PUBLICO En conformidad con el Departamento de Desarrollo Urbano de Viviendas (HUD), el Condado de Fort Bend está preparando un Plan de Acción para el año fiscal 2016, 1 de septiembre - 31 de agosto. Este plan requiere una sumissión singular consolidado para planear y aplicar a los fondos federales Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) y HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME).

Habrá una audiencia pública el martes, 1 de marzo de 2016, a la 1 de la tarde, en el Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, 2º piso del edificio Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas para recibir comentarios del público sobre las necesidades de la comunidad, especialmente de personas con ingresos bajos y moderados, como personas y familias sin hogares; personas con necesidades especiales como los ancianos, la juventud, personas con enfermedades mentales, incapacidades físicas, adicciones de alcohol o drogas, VIH y SIDA; las necesidades de vivienda para inquilinos y dueños; necesidades de comunidad como programas para reducir crimen, el desarrollo económico, infraestructura, la planificación y administración, comodidades públicas, servicos públicos y otras necesidades. Se invita al público asistir y enviar comentarios a Marilynn Kindell, Directora del Desarrollo de la Comunidad, 301 Jackson St., Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469. Todos los comentarios apropiados que son recibidos pueden ser incorporados en el plan de acción anual.

Si usted tiene una incapacidad o es una persona que no habla inglés y necesita alojamiento (incluyendo un traductor de idiomas) para participar en estas audiencias públicas, por favor ponganse en contacto con la oficina al número 281-341-4410 por lo minimo 48 horas antes de la audiencia. Las audiencias estarán en edificios accesibles para personas con incapacidades físicas.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE HIGHWAY 6 MAXICOM IRRIGATION RETROFIT 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:

State Highway 6 Maxicom Irrigation Retrofit ST1604 State Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www. publicpurchase.com Sealed bids 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. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 8:30 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Hall, Brazos Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPB, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2016, or post on www.publicpurchase.com.

The City will award and give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS COMBINATION BID PACKAGE REHABILITATION OF 24-INCH FORCE MAIN AND PROPOSED 24-INCH WATER LINE UPGRADE OF 18-INCH WATER LINE 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 NAMES: Combination Bid Package WW1303 Rehabilitation of 24-inch Force Main from Lexington Lift Station to Sweetwater Lift Station; WA 1501 Proposed 24-inch Water Line Upgrade of 18-inch Water Line from Fire Station 4 to Sweetwater Boulevard CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WW1303 & WA1501 LOCATION OF WORK: Project WW1303 extends from Lexington Lift Station to Sweetwater Lift Station for approximately 5,000 linear feet.

Project WA1501 extends from Fire Station 4 on Austin Parkway to Sweetwater Boulevard for approximately 2,800 linear feet. Portions of both projects are located adjacent to Steep Bank Creek in Sugar Land, Texas.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from CIVCAST on www.civcastusa.com.

Sealed bids 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. Thursday, March 3, 2016, 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 9:00 a.m.

February 24, 2016 City of Sugar Land City Hall, Brazos Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land Texas, 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. February 26, 2016. Please upload questions to CIVCAST at www.civcastusa.com.

The City will award and give notice of the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for Nijadhar Development being a replat, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact H. H. (Sam) Doshi with Doshi Engineering & Surveying Company at 281-395-9906 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 for MSSL Sienna Campus Replat No. 1, Precinct 2. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Birane Faye with MSSL LLC at 281-846-2005 for information prior to the hearing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

1. BID 16-048 – HVAC REPAIRS; 2. BID 16-049 – PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS; 3. BID 16-050 – PURCHASE AND PRINTING OF STATIONARY; 4. BID 16-051 – CULVERTS; 5.

BID 16-052 – BRIDGE MATERIALS; 6. BID 16-053 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF CHEMICAL TYPE ROAD MATERIALS; 7. BID 16-054 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF EARTHEN TYPE ROAD MATERIALS; Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

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

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Sugar Land Garden Club

Multi-family Gigantic garage sale

The Sugar Land Garden Club presents “The Newest Research on Butterfly Gardening” by Nancy Grieg, Ph.D. on Feb. 16 at St. Basil Hall (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land at 10 a.m. Nancy Grieg, Ph.D., is the Director of Cockrell Butterfly Center, HMNS, and will discuss the newest research trends in butterfly gardening and preparation for the Monarch migration. The program is free and open to the public. For more info: www.sugarlandgardenclub.org.

Gigantic garage sale will be held to raise funds for Wm.Tony Workman American Legion Post 294 in Missouri City on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon in the Township parking lot in front of the “Old Hickory Inn Barbeque,” 3334 FM 1092, Missouri City. Funds will be used for scholarships and fees to send youth to Boys’ and Girls’ state programs. Wide variety of items from multiple families will be on sale.

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 27, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2016, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

14-DCV215786 11/30/15

783500009006190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. OLIVIA JONES RILEY, ET AL 1

2

14-DCV216506 08/24/15

460000323003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LOU ILA NEWBURN 7

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 323, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 228, PG 183*

3

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

4

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

5

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

6

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

7

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

8

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

9

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

800000005320090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 LAWRENCE VALDEZ, AKA LAWRENCE JOSEPH VALDEZ, ET AL 800000002090090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 LAWRENCE VALDEZ, AKA LAWRENCE JOSEPH VALDEZ, ET AL 800000002110090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 LAWRENCE VALDEZ, AKA LAWRENCE JOSEPH VALDEZ, ET AL 800000005310090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LAWRENCE VALDEZ, AKA 7 LAWRENCE JOSEPH VALDEZ, ET AL 005700770001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RICHARD EDWARD BATTLE , 8 AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD AND BELINDA BATTLE REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL 300500001020090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RICHARD EDWARD BATTLE , 8 AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD AND BELINDA BATTLE REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL 005802751001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 RICHARD EDWARD BATTLE , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD AND BELINDA BATTLE REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL

1

Sale # 10

11

Cause # Judgment Date 15-DCV225042 11/10/15

15-DCV225049 11/17/15

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

005801240020090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 RICHARD EDWARD BATTLE , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD AND BELINDA BATTLE REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL 005800690000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. SONIA 8 PATRICIA LARA

ROSENBERG, W. 70 X 50 FT, LT 6, BLK 9, VOL P, PG 146*

Adjudged Value $8,500.00

Estimated Minimum Bid $2,800.00

$1,070.00

$1,070.00

TELEVIEW TERRACE, LT 32, BLK 5, VOL 326, PG 462*

$18,230.00

$5,500.00

TELEVIEW TERRACE, LT 9, BLK 2, VOL 326, PG 462*

$17,690.00

$2,600.00

TELEVIEW TERRACE, LT 11, BLK 2, VOL 326, PG 462*

$17,690.00

$2,500.00

TELEVIEW TERRACE, LT 31, BLK 5, VOL 326, PG 462*

$12,500.00

$2,000.00

KENDALL'S SUBD, PRAIRIE LT 21,VOL 11, PG 424 & VOL 2291, PG 138*

$5,580.00

$1,500.00

GREEN'S SUBD, LT 20, BLK 1, VOL 342, PG 141*

$8,550.00

$2,000.00

KENDLETON, LT 1, BLK 5, VOL 69, PG 175*

$9,570.00

$2,100.00

Ethics Task Force applications accepted The City of Sugar Land is accepting applications from community members to fill positions on the City’s Ethics Task Force, a citizen-based committee formed to update the City Council’s Ethics Code.

The code is designed to supplement the requirements in state law to ensure Sugar Land’s elected and appointed officials are held to the highest ethical standard.

To be considered, applicants must be current residents of Sugar Land; not currently hold or be running for an elected office; and commit to attend all meetings scheduled during the course of the process.

A task force was formed in 2004 to create a City Council Ethics Code. The policy includes specific guidelines and regulations governing conflicts of interest, business interactions with the City, disclosure of gifts, private interests, misuse and disclosure of confidential information and restrictions on political activity and political contributions.

City Council adopted the Ethics Code in December 2005.

Changes in state law prompted City Council to recently establish a Citizen’s Task Force on Ethics to conduct a 10-year review and provide a report to City Council on recommended updates.

City Council is expected to appoint seven members to the task force after carefully considering applications.

During the approximately eight-month process, the Ethics Task Force will attend committee meetings and workshops with City Council. The two-hour meetings will generally be held during weekday evenings. Applications may be submitted through March 4 at https://volunteer.sugarlandtx.gov.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 23rd day of December, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 14DCV-217777 in favor of the PlaintiffEaglewood Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,178.84 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 13th day of January, 2016, 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) - Tammy Shirelle Menifee had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), 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 4, BLOCK 3, OF EAGLEWOOD, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2219 A/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 16314 DRYBERRY COURT, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083 ADJUDGED/MARKET $129,290.00

Legal Description KENDLETON, LT 2, BLK 4, VOL 69, PG 175*

ISAAC MCGARY SURVEY, 0.715 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ABST 58, VOL 512, PG 383*

Adjudged Value $2,570.00

$11,460.00

Estimated Minimum Bid $1,400.00

$2,000.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, January 27, 2016 Constable R. L. Ramirez Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

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

VALUE:

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 14TH, 2015, by the 434TH Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #13-DCV -203738 in favor of the plaintiff- Quail Run Community Improvement Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $7,219 .15++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on December 29th, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours ofTen O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- James W. Abram III had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: Legal Description: LOT 35, BLOCK 11, SECTION 1, OF QUAIL RUN, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 14, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. THE SAID LIEN IS SET FOR THE IN THE DECLARATION FOR COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR QUAIL RUN, SECTION 1, RECORDED IN VOLUME 764, PAGE 64, ET SEQ., OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH ALL AMENDMENTS, ANNEXATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO. ALSO KNOWN AS 8511 QUAIL HILLS DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

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

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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: WANGXUSUO, UNKNOWN and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), 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 Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, 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 petition of KENNETH RAY SLUDER; LATIFA SLUDER, Petitioner, was filed in the 505TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015 against WANG XUSUO, Respondent(s), numbered 15-DCV-226441, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF K.W. AND D.W. CHILDREN. The suit request TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date of birth of the child(ren) who is/ are the subject of the suit: AUGUST 15,2000 JULY 8, 2002 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 29th day of January, 2016.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: DANIEL A. RUIZ 1795 N FRY RD SUITE 305 KATY TX 77 449 281-391-4262

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 1st day of January, 2016 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-DCV-205191 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,081.73 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 2nd day of February, 2016, 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) -Armando Valencia and Laura V. Valencia had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), 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 35, BLOCK 2, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MA OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 716, PAGE 296 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Deputy District Clerk Katherine Tanner Phone (281 633-7645

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

ADJUDGED/MARKET $118,860.00

VALUE:

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

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

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COMMUNITY

Bush High School graduate, Zach Person, competes on American Idol

Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation’s “Big Wigs” event a huge success The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation would like to sincerely thank all of the Patrons & Big Wigs that contributed to the SLCAF gala on January 23rd in support of the arts in Fort Bend County.

The event gala chairs were Himesh and Farrah Gandhi, along with Honorary Chair Pat Hebert.

The Foundation honored Don and the late Merle Smithers as founding members and presented them with the organization’s “Cultural Vanguard Award” for their years of service to the foundation.

Attendees of the event were encouraged to wear wigs, which many did, and were entertained by performances presented by SLCAF’s tenant, Inspiration Stage. Keeping

with the event’s “hair” theme, the performance included music from the musicals Hairspray, Hair and Rock of Ages.

After a highly successful live auction that raised a record $80,000, the evening closed with the 80’s rock ballad, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing!”, while the whole crowd sang along waving their phones as lighters, as if at a rock concert.

SLCAF appreciates the enthusiasm and the service of those dedicated to preserving and promoting cultural arts in Fort Bend County! For more information about SLCAF please visit slcaf.org.

Photo Caption: Row 1(L to R) – Kathy Huebner, Ray Glath, Keron Weathered, Mandy Seymore, Farrah & Himesh

Larry H’s 2015 Sugar Awards (19th Annual)

This is the Nineteenth time that Larry H. has made his selections for Best Picture etc. These are my favorites; some will also be winners on Sunday night, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre when the 88th Oscars are presented on ABC. The host will be Chris Rock. Here are the real winners as picked by Larry H.: Best Picture 2015: 1.

The Revenant 2.

The Hateful Eight 3.

The Big Short 4.

Spotlight 5.

Bridge of Spies 6.

The Martian 7.

Room Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant Best Actress: Cate Blanchett - Carol Best Supporting Actor: Mark Rylance – Bridge of Spies Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Jason Leigh – The Hateful Eight Best Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu – The Revenant Best Foreign Film: Son of Saul Best Song: “Till It Happens to You” – The Hunting Ground Best Screenplay: The Big Short Rock ‘n Roll in 2016.

Larry H. www.larryhmoviereviews.com CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on January 20th, 2016, by the 240th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 11-DCV -192184 in favor of the plaintiff- San Miguel Civic Association, plaintiff, for the sum of$ 4,264.24++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 5th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - Catherine Robbins had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: Legal Description: LOT 48, IN BLOCK 21 , OF MISSION BEND SAN MIGUEL, SECTION 2, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 33 OF THE PAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS. 15506 BARBAROSSA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

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

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on January 15th, 2015, by the County Court at Law 5, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15-CCV-055520 in favor of the plaintiff- Quail Glen Homeowners Association, plaintiff, for the sum of$ 3,131.31 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on January 25th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 1sT, day of March 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours ofTen O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- Jarrett Blackburn and Felicia Blackburn had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 12, KN BLOCK 1, OF QUAIL GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8619 RUNNING BIRD LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

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

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

Gandhi, Bridget Yeung, Chip Sutton, Beth Wolf; Row 2 (L to R) – Ruth Stubenrouch, Donna Molho, Sharon Galvan, Jennifer Chiang; Row 3 (L to R) – Tim Stubenrouch, Adrienne Barker, Kyle Dawson.

Bush High School graduate, Zach Person (Class of 2015), is making quite a name for himself in the music industry.

The 19-year-old recently competed on the farewell season of American Idol, making it to Hollywood. He impressed all three judges during the final night of auditions with his performance of Next Door Neighbor Blues by Gary Clark, Jr. His audition was one of the American Idol 2016 Top Five Auditions during Hollywood Week 1. During the Hollywood Round, where contestants performed in groups, Zach was among 51 top artists from across the country to advance to Solos. Unfortunately, his journey on American Idol ended on February 4.

“My family and I are so excited and proud of Zachary,” said his mother Tyasha Person-Pearson. “This has been a thrill for us all. He has received lots of attention and positive feedback from people all around the world, and he has remained very humble and meek throughout the entire experience.”

Zach began playing guitar when he was nine years old.

Now at 19, he considers himself a full-time musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter.

Last year, Zach released his first CD titled, Listen, that fea-

tures four original songs. He is currently working on his second CD that will be released this month.

“Although Zach’s American Idol journey has ended, his musical journey has just begun,” added Mrs. PersonPearson. “When God closes one door, He always opens another. And for those who missed his performances on American Idol, you can still enjoy him as he catapults forward in the music industry, keeping us entertained with his vivacious voice, grooving guitar and lively song lyrics.

We thank everyone for supporting Zach. Please continue

to like, share and follow him on social media…exciting times are ahead for my International Idol.”

To learn more about Zach Person, visit his website at www.zachperson.com/.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 14th, 2015, by the 240th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV215474 in favor of the plaintiff- San Miguel Civic Association, plaintiff, for the sum of$ 3,067 .63++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on January 6th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours ofTen O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- Immar Omar Mendez had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 7, IN BLOCK 3, OF MISSION BEND SAN MIGUEL, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER VOLUME 21, PAGE 32 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15418 LINDITA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

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

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

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

( PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY STRUCK OFF TO FORT BEND COUNTY) (See note below)

Constable R. L. Ramirez Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Fort Bend County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March 1, 2016, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder,and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit:

Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sale #

Account Number

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

1

05-DCV-142694 02/20/08

1865030460068901

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET BRAZOS VALLEY, SEC 3, BLK AL VS. VALLEY VISTA, 46, LT 6 (W 41'), VOL 412, PG 287* INC., ET AL

$3,330.00

$2,038.00

2

07-DCV-160327 05/12/10

7835000070077901

$4,090.00

$1,700.00

3

10-DCV-178123 06/22/11

0170860290402907

$8,750.00

$2,000.00

4

12-DCV-199119 08/14/13

7835000100120901

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET LTS 7 & 8, BLK 7, ROSENBERG SUB'D, VOL P, PG 146, SAVE & AL VS. HANNIBAL EXCEPT EAST 30 FT, VOL 253, RODGERS, ET AL PG 586* FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RESIDUE OF .25 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LT 4, BLK 29, R. D. ADKINS COCHRAN & MCCLUER LAND CO SUBD, VOL 58, PG 76* FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ROSENBERG , BLK 10, LT 12, MARY A SEATON, ET AL VOL P, PG 146*

$4,820.00

$2,160.00

5

13-DCV-207366 11/20/13

1740020010023901

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. D. R. MCKINNEY, AKA DORMAN RAY MCKINNEY

$3,250.00

$1,322.00

6

14-DCV-215757 07/23/15

0352000001700907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PEARLIE L. BONNER, ET AL

$7,470.00

$2,600.00

7

14-DCV-216394 03/26/15

4600000410080907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. DOROTHY E. SOR RELLS, ET AL

$1,420.00

$1,420.00

8

14-DCV-216394 03/26/15

5700000021600907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. OUR PRIZE PROPERTY, LT 16, DOROTHY E. SOR RELLS, BLK B, VOL 232, PG 345* ET AL

$230.00

$230.00

9

14-DCV-216507 04/27/15

4600002871030907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, N 1/2 OF 10 LLA ELIZABETH LEE, ET ACRES, BLK 287, VOL 2, PG 23 AL & VOL 229, PG 158*

$1,680.00

$1,680.00

BORDENS ADDN SEC 2, CITY OF RICHMOND, BLK 1 (PT), ACS 0.0833, MORE OR LESS, TR C, VOL B, PG 758 & VOL 576, PG 720* MINNEQUA GARDENS, 0.136 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LT 3, I & G. N. R.R. CO SURV, SEC 1, ABST 352, VOL 70, PG 288* MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 8, BLK 41, VOL 2, PG 6*

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Fort Bend County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Fort Bend County Appraisal District .

Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

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.

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