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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016

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Missouri City earns highest ISO rating

Fort Bend County, the City of Meadows Place and the Texas Department of Transportation gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of West Airport Blvd. in Meadows Place on Jan. 26. This project replaced the existing pavement, upgraded the traffic signal and added additional turn lanes at the intersection on West Airport Boulevard from US 59 to 800 feet west of Kirkwood Road as well as Kirkwood Road from the south city limit line to 375 feet north of West Airport Boulevard. Citizens traveling through Meadows Place, will now experience improved flow in traffic, and with the new backlit street signs, easier navigation. Early 2017 will mark the beginning of the next phase of this project and will include improvements to Kirkwood to enhance traffic safety, flow of traffic and eliminate the stop signs on South Kirkwood. Police Chief Gary Stewart, left, Alderman Rick Staigle, Alderman John Isbell, Mayor Charles Jessup, County Judge Bob Hebert,Commissioner Pct. 4, JamesPatterson, Stephen Leffingwell (TxDOT), Bobby Cayton Jr (TxDOT), Edwin Rydell (HDR), Terry Maher (HDR).

Nearly 60 FBISD football players sign National Letters of Intent

Missouri City Fire & Rescue Services Chief Russell Sander. Image courtesy of Missouri City Earlier this month, Missouri City was notified by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that effective Aug. 1, 2016, the city will have a Public Protection Class rating of 1/1Y, the highest rating awarded by ISO. Currently, only 26 cities in Texas and 97 cities nationwide have achieved a Class 1 rating, a prestigious group that Missouri City will soon join thanks to the many staff members, elected officials and stakeholder partners that assisted in improving public safety needs for the “Show Me City”.

ISO’s Public Protection Classification Program (PPC) plays an important role in the underwriting process at insurance

companies.

Most U.S. insurers use the PPC information as part of their decision making when deciding what businesses to underwrite, coverages to offer or prices to charge for residential or commercial property insurance.

Communities that improve their PPC rating may get lower insurance premiums.

“Receiving an ISO Class 1 is a huge achievement for a Fire Department. In the fire service world, it is a very high honor to have this designation,” Fire Chief Russell Sander said.

“An ISO Class 1 public protection rating is the highest a fire department and community can receive. We are proud to join the

ranks of other local, state and nationwide municipalities who have achieved a similar rating. ” Missouri City’s Fire & Rescue Services Department put a plan in action after it received its most recent ISO rating in 2006, which at the time was an ISO Class 3 Public Protection Rating.

The Department’s multiyear plan included enacting the Quint concept, improving and increasing the training of firefighters, and improving the fire education and prevention activities, such as adopting the 2015 Fire Code.

In 2014, the department had See RATING, Page 3

Ernest Amaya Landin, Jr. was sentenced to Life in prison Thursday, February 4, 2016 by 268th District Court Judge Brady G. Elliott following a jury trial in which the 41-year old Rosenberg man was found guilty on two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child.

Evidence presented by prosecutors Natalie McKinnon and Lisa P. Gregg showed that the defendant was hired by the child victim’s family in January 2010 to do construction work on the family’s home. The defendant quickly began a friendship with the family and even lived in the home for a period of time.

Landin gained the trust of the family, including his teenage victim, and manipulated her into engaging in sexual activity with him.

An investigation was initiated in November 2010 after the child’s mother caught Landin kissing her daughter.

At that time, the girl denied

additional physical activity, but her parents ended their friendship with Landin and had no further contact with him. In 2014, authorities learned the girl admitted to her mother that sexual conduct had occurred. She was interviewed again and disclosed that on numerous occasions, the defendant had picked her up from school and taken her to motels to engage in sexual activity and then returned her to school.

Evidence showed, as is often the case with sexual assaults involving teenagers, that Landin manipulated the child by telling her she was beautiful, that he loved her, and he wanted to be with her.

At one point, the victim tried to make the sexual activity stop, but Landin responded that he would end his friendship with her family and her parents would learn what was going on if she refused his advances.

During trial, the victim relayed that she had not been ready to disclose all that happened during the initial interview because she feared her mother’s opinion and she wanted to protect the defendant. Fiona Remko, Program Director of the Fort Bend Child Advocates Center, testified that disclosure of sexual abuse is a process, and it is not uncommon for children to initially minimize or deny abuse and then later disclose it.

Prosecutors later presented evidence to Judge Elliott proving that Landin was previously convicted of Sexual Assault of a Child in 1993.

Texas law provides that a person who commits Sexual Assault of a Child be sentenced to Life imprisonment if the individual has been previously convicted of another sexual offense committed against a child. In a hearing outside

Life sentence for repeat sex offender

Representing Elkins High School are (front row from left) Seyi Soyebo, Jerry Stokes, Joshua McCann, Romellus Skinner, Darrick Dickerson, Coach Alvin Dotson, Andre Mathews; Head Coach Dennis Brantley; and (back row) Ross Blacklock, Jared Shirley, Troy Burnett, Romanon Skinner, Sean Smith and Coach June Tomlin. Not pictured is Shemick Watts.

Fort Bend ISD celebrated the Philip O’Neal welcomed guests ciation, representatives of Memsuccess of nearly 60 of the Dis- to the ceremony and congratu- berSource Credit Union, FBISD trict’s high school football play- lated the athletes. “We’re proud Board President Grayle James, ers, who confirmed their deci- to have this opportunity to Superintendent of Schools Dr. sions to play college/university honor FBISD athletes who are Charles Dupre, and Deputy Suball by signing contracts on Na- signing contracts to play col- perintendent Dr. Christie Whittional Signing Day, February 3. lege ball,” said O’Neal. “This beck.

FBISD’s Athletics Department, is one of our most anticipated Board President Grayle James in conjunction with the Profes- events, which allows us to cele- congratulated the athletes and sional Football Players Mothers brate our football players while shared advice based on her expeAssociation and event sponsor giving parents an opportunity riences as the mother of a college MemberSource Credit Union, to network with one another in athlete. “As you enter college, hosted the mock signing event support of their college-bound take time to network and meet to give the athletes’ family athletes.” other athletes who are beginAmong the special guests ning their college experience as members and other supporters an opportunity to celebrate their attending the ceremony were well,” said James. “You’ll need members of the Professional success on and off the field.

FBISD Athletics Director Football Players Mothers AssoSee FOOTBALL, Page 7

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NEWS Relay for Life Fundraiser Feb. 20 The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Fort Bend is inviting the public to a Painting with a Twist fundraiser 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, that will support research and a variety of cancer-related endeavors.

Participants will be painting “Night in Paris,” keeping with this year’s Relay For Life theme of “Grab Your Passports, Let’s Paint the World Purple.” Cost is $40 before the event or $45 at the door, and attendees will be given step-by-step painting instructions. Snacks and wine will be served. To pre-register for the fundraiser at Painting with a Twist, 3569 Highway 6 in Sugar Land, visit www.paintingwithatwist.com/events/viewEvent.aspx?eventID=645500. The passcode is PARTY. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Fort Bend is set for noon Saturday, April 16, to midnight Sunday, April 17, at Edward Mercer Stadium, 16403 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land. Teams and individuals will walk and jog laps at the stadium to raise money and awareness regarding cancer and to honor cancer survivors and loved ones lost to cancer.

Teams are encouraged to have at least one participant on the track at all times because cancer never sleeps.

Funds raised during the relay and various pre-events go to support cancer research; Hope Lodge, which will soon open in Houston to provide accommodations for cancer patients receiving treatment; Road to Recovery, which provides needed transportation to patients; Look Good… Feel Better, which teaches women battling cancer beauty techniques to help them improve their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments; and Reach to Recovery, which matches trained breast cancer survivors with those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and want to talk to someone who has been there.

Register for the relay today at relayforlife.org/greaterfortbendtx or by phoning 1-800-227-2345. To learn more about the relay and Painting with a Twist party, contact Nick Deacon at 786-239-2590 or ndeacon@riverstone.com.

K-9 ‘Mike’ retires from sheriff’s office

The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force lost a valuable member last week. K-9 Deputy Michael Malinois aka “Mike”headed for retirement after eight years with the Narcotics Task Force.

A special retirement ceremony took place at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016.

K-9 Mike began his career working alongside his first

handler, Detective Scott Newton.

In 2011, K-9 Mike and Detective Matthew Hricko joined forces.

This K-9 team has taken home a couple of awards over the years.

In 2012, the team was awarded second place at the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association Regional Narcotics Competition, and the following year, they placed

third in the N.N.D.D.A. National Narcotics competition.

“K-9 Mike has proven himself time and time again,” said Hricko. “He has never complained about working the highway in over a hundred degree temperatures, midnight call-outs, or searching for narcotics in the most undesirable locations.”

K-9 Mike has also been part of more than a hundred demonstrations at schools, churches, special events and fundraisers.

During his time with the Narcotics Task Force, K-9 Mike and his handlers have seized approximately 220 pounds of cocaine, 75 pounds of methamphetamines, 25,745

pounds of marijuana, and five pounds of heroin with an approximate street value impact of $17,249,64. He has also been part of seizures that resulted in more than $4 million of U.S. currency. K-9 Mike has been involved in more than 250 criminal cases which have led to more than 300 arrests.

“K-9 Mike has been an extraordinary deputy not only for Fort Bend County, but for the entire region,” said Sheriff Troy E. Nehls. “We hope he enjoys his retirement…spending more time with Detective Hricko and his family…and we also want to thank him for his service to the community.”

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NEWS Stafford grapples with animal ordinance

By BARBARA FULENWIDER What to do about problem animals in Stafford’s city limits has occupied council and residents for some months now.

Some time ago, the city attorney, Art Pertile, with Olson & Olson, got enough information from council to draft an ordinance regarding animals.

After discussion on that, council had Pertile write a second draft which they considered at their Feb. 3 meeting. They sent it back for more revisions.

Pertile lead the agenda item with notes on what was in the ordinance draft. He said dogs and cats cannot run at large so will be impounded and that all animals in Stafford must have some identification with the exception of gerbils, rats, birds, hamsters, etc.

Dogs and cats have to be vaccinated by the time they are four months old, according to the proposed ordinance, and no household can have more than a total of five animals.

Pertile pointed out that his draft provides for licensed and unlicensed dogs and cats.

When picked up they are taken to the pound for five days and, if licensed, their picture goes on the city’s website. If an owner has not shown up after five days the animal is kept for eight more days and then released to an animal rescue organization if one is available to take it.

If the owner picks up a licensed animal, there is no

gued about this never having been done before and should not ever be done but lost by a 5-2 vote.

With that done, the speakers began coming to the podium.

All were women and some had a lot of insight and information they provided council. The first speaker said she wants Stafford to have a no-kill animal pound, needs to hire another animal control person now that the city has grown, needs its own animal control shelter and animal control staff that teaches children how to respect animals.

She said she agreed with having a limit of five animals per household but council needs to include an exception for those who foster animals..

She also urged council to use volunteers to help with the city’s annually required animal registration.

The second speaker said she is in charge of volunteers at the Missouri City animal shelter, which Stafford co-built and uses. Missouri City does not micro chip animals, she said, and hopes that is “something we should all do.” She also said council should put micro chipping in their ordinance and who will pay to get animals sterilized. “Most aren’t and will be put down if they are not sterilized.” In most shelters, spaying and neutering is part of the adoption cost.

She had read the entire second draft of the ordinance

problem but if the owner comes to claim an unlicensed animal they will have to have the animal sterilized and registered with the city.

Councilman Robert Sorbet said, “Even a licensed animal, who is kept up to nine days, will either be neutered or gone.”

Any livestock that escapes will also be considered a stray and treated as such by the city’s animal control personnel.

The draft ordinance also says livestock must be on land parcels that are five acres or more.

Councilman Cecil Willis noted that there are two pieces of land in the city that are less than five acres. He said because they have had livestock on them for 40 and 25 years, they should be grandfathered in, assuming the owners register their animals with the city “just like everybody else.”

Willis, who initially worked on the ordinance with Sorbet, said he wants the ordinance to be “simple, easy and clean.”

After all was said by Pertile and council, Willis made a motion that all who want to add or subtract from the draft ordinance must do so by council’s March 2 meeting so council can approve the final draft at their March 16 meeting.

Another motion came from Council Member Virginia Rosas who wanted the upcoming public speakers to be limited to five minutes each.

Mayor Leonard Scarcella ar-

The Sugar Gala – A Father/Daughter Dance Dads are invited to bring their sweeties out to enjoy an evening of dancing at the Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC) on Feb. 20, from 6-8 p.m.

The Sugar Gala will be a special evening for dads and their sweet little girls to get dressed in their Sunday best and have some fun.

The Sugar Gala – A Father/ Daughter Dance will include time for father/daughter dancing as well as a photo area for fun pictures.

Rating From Page 1 a contractor evaluate the City’s status and suggest improvements before the actual grading process began in 2015.

ISO rates communities periodically based on the last PPC score.

Improvements were made based on this study that were within the budgetary limits.

“The opening of Fire Station 5 was also crucial to helping the City achieve the ISO rating

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There will be appetizers and refreshments served throughout the event as well as desserts.

For dads who don’t have the energy to get out and dance with their little princess, a candy station lined with sweet goodies of all sorts will be available to get them energized.

The gala is not limited to just dads and daughters. Uncles and grandpas may also bring their special little girls for a fun evening, so don’t hesitate

to call and register.

The cost will be $10 per couple for IPRC members or $25 per couple for non-members.

Each additional young lady is $5. Don’t wait, call and register today!

The Imperial Park Recreation Center, 234 Matlage Way, is located next to Imperial Park and the Sugar Land Community Center.

For more event information and table reservation, contact the IPRC at (281) 275-2885.

and ensured that residents in our ETJ received the same rating,” Chief Sander said.

“Additionally, the operation of the squad full-time provided additional staff on duty. It also reduced the calls the Quint responded to out of station 1, leaving it available for fire calls.”

Property owners within five miles of a fire station and 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant could save a possible 9 percent on residential buildings and 4 percent on commercial properties.

A Class 1 also assists as an economic development tool.

Missouri City’s Class 1 rating will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2016 and, afterward, residents will be able to ask their insurance providers how the new rating may impact premiums. ISO evaluates a community’s Fire Department’s response capabilities, training, and equipment. It also evaluates the 911 dispatch center’s ability to handle emergency calls. Municipal water systems are also evaluated.

Appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the 400th District Court October 22, 2014.

Has run the 400th District Court fairly and efficiently for Fort Bend County.

17 years prior experience as a trial attorney in criminal and civil matters.

Is involved in and supports many charitable organizations in Fort Bend County.

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Hon. Pete Olsen Hon. Glenn Hegar Hon. Rick Miller Hon. Phil Stephenson Hon. Andy Meyers Hon. David Medina Hon. Amy Mitchell Hon. Bradley Smith Hon. Tina Gibson Hon. Dean Hrbacek Hon. Himesh Gandhi Hon. Jacquie Baly Hon. John Zerwas Hon. Donald Smithers Sheriff Troy Nehls Michelle Anderson

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and made more than several suggestions about changing some language. She called for council to entirely delete the leash law for cats.

Another speaker said she works with a 501 C3 nonprofit organization for animals in Houston and spoke about feral cats and how they must be treated differently than domesticated cats. She said “colony managers” are used to deal with ferals and know the rules for trapping and releasing, feeding, etc. She added that anyone who feeds feral cats must own the property they are being fed on.

The fifth woman who spoke to council said she was concerned about the ordinance because it needs changes regarding the sale of dogs and cats NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to Linbeck Group, LLC. on behalf of The City of Sugar Land for the construction of the Smart Financial Centre Marquee Sign will be received at the office of Linbeck Group, LLC., 3900 Essex Lane, Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77027 on March 3, 2016 at 2:00pm. All interested bidders must contact Stephen Clegg at 713-579-0072 or sclegg@linbeck.com in order to obtain the Bid Documents. Linbeck Group, LLC. and the City of Sugar Land reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

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 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

i.e., not for medical research, clarifications on disposal needs, and contradictions on the leash law, which she said is “a bad idea.”

She urged council to revisit the whole leash law and spend more time on the ordinance.

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

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the firms made public. Submissions received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov Q16-062 – DESIGN/BUILD PARKING GARAGE ADDITION Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Successful firm will be required to provide bonds.

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

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION It is the intention of the following districts to hold the May 7, 2016, Directors Election without providing a voting station that meets the requirements for accessibility under 42 U.S.C. Section 15481(a)(3) on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance: Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 12, Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 3, Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 6, Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 7, Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 9, Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 2, Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 3, Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4, First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 10, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 106, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 108, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 109, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 111, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 116, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 117, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 119, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 121, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 124, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 130, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 133, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 136, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 137, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 138, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 139, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 143, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 148, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 155, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 156, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 158, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 159, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 162, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 165, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 167, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 169, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 170, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 171, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 172, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 173, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 176, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 187, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 199, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 206, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 30, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 42, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 50, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 57, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 67, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 69, Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2, Renn Road Municipal Utility District, Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 2, Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 3, Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 10, Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 12, West Keegans Bayou Improvement District, Willow Creek Farms Municipal Utility District, Willow Fork Drainage District.

The above-listed districts invoke an exemption from the acquisition, lease, or use of an electronic voting system for the election. Any voter in any of the abovelisted districts may request the use of a voting station that meets the accessibility requirements for voting by a person with a disability by contacting the person below. The request must be received no later than the 45th day before the election date in accordance with Section 49.111(d) of the Texas Water Code. You may send your request to: Robyn German, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, rgerman@abhr.com. You can fax your request to (713) 800-1171.

Please include the name of the district and the requesting voter’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if applicable).

AVISO DE EXENCIÓN Es la intención de los siguientes distritos realizar la Elección de Directores el 7 de mayo de 2016 sin proveer una estación de votación que cumpla con los requisitos de accesibilidad de la Sección 15481(a)(3) del 42 U.S.C. el día de la elección y durante el periodo de votación anticipada en persona: Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 12 de Cinco, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 3 de Cinco, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 6 de Cinco, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 7 de Cinco, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 9 de Cinco, Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 2 de Cinco Southwest, Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 3 de Cinco Southwest, Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 4 de Cinco Southwest, Distrito Municipale Nro. 10 de Servicio Público First Colony, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 106 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 108 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 109 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 111 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 116 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 117 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 119 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 121 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 124 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 130 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 133 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 136 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 137 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 138 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 139 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 143 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 148 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 155 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 156 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 158 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 159 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 162 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 165 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 167 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 169 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 170 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 171 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 172 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 173 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 176 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 184 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 187 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 199 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 206 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 2 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 30 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 42 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 50 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 57 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 58 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 67 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales Nro. 69 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de Control de Aqua y Mejoras No. 2 del Condado de Fort Bend, Distrito de servicios Públicos Municipales de Renn Road, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 2 de Sienna Plantation, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 3 de Sienna Plantation, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 10 de Sienna Plantation, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales No. 12 de Sienna Plantation, Distrito de Mejoras de West Keegans Bayou de los Condados de Fort Bend y Harris, Texas, Distrito de Servicios Públicos Municipales de Willow Creek Farms y Distrito de Drenaje de Willow Fork.

Los distritos enumerados anteriormente invocan una exención para la adquisición, el arrendamiento o el uso de un sistema de votación electrónica para la elección.

Cualquier votante en cualquiera de los distritos enumerados anteriormente podrá requerir el uso de una estación de votación que cumpla con los requisitos de accesibilidad para que vote una persona con una discapacidad si se comunica con la persona mencionada abajo. El pedido debe ser recibido no más tarde del 45to día anterior al Día de Elección de acuerdo con la Sección 49.111(d) del Código de Agua de Texas. Puede enviar su pedido a: Robyn German, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, rgerman@abhr.com. Puede enviar el pedido por fax al (713) 800-1171.

Recuerde incluir el nombre del distrito y el nombre, la dirección, el número de teléfono y la dirección de correo electrónico (si corresponde) del votante que realiza el pedido.

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Fort Bend chapter of Daughters of American Revolution honors area students

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Quail Valley Moms Group to raise their own families.

Few subdivisions have 2nd and 3rd generation residents which is a special part of why Quail Valley is unique. There are some members who are new residents to Quail Valley. They were attracted to the quaint, tree lined streets, character and sense of history that is not typical within many subdivisions or master planned communities.

FUTURE GOALS: As a relatively new group, partnering with QUAIL VALLEY PROUD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION and other groups, has allowed them to pool their resources and offer more to their members.

For example, everyone has especially enjoyed the return of BINGO, thanks to QV PROUD and “Jingle all the Way” during the Holiday Season.

They hope to continue to build friendships and to add groups that may benefit the interests of their members.

Most of all, they hope that Quail Valley continues to be a place where generations of families want to raise their children. They are inspired by the improvements that so many people are making to their homes, as they restore them. It’s a special place that the Quail Valley Mothers’ Club is proud to call HOME.

The Fort Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored five high school students as Good Citizens on January 31, 2016 at the George Memorial Library.

In addition, three students received special essay awards.

The students who were chosen by their high schools as Good Citizens are Chase Ligon, Calvary Episcopal Prep; Jada Ceasar, Hightower High School; Laura Pepper, Kempner High School; Grace Kuperman, Travis High School; and Dasha Brotherton, Ridge Point High School. Dasha Brotherton was the winner of the Good Citizen Essay Contest.

Winners of the American History Essay Contest were Ana Acuna, a sixth-grade student, and Andres Acuna, an eighthgrade student. Winner of the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest was John Clayton, high school senior. These students received a medal and certificate.

Every year, the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapters invite area high schools to participate in the Good Citizen program. Each high school’s faculty and senior class choose one senior class member to receive the Good Citizen Award.

The National Daughters of the American Revolution guidelines require nominees to “possess and display qualities of honor, dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, the very same qualities displayed so admirably by our country’s forefathers.”

Each Good Citizen received a certificate and a pin. The winning essay is sent on to state judging. A reception followed the ceremony which included family, friends, and members of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

(Quail Valley Mothers’ Club information courtesy of Cathy Andreu & Jennifer McCalmon Obi) NEXT COLUMN: March 9

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

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

Constable Rob Cook

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Brett Dodd to rezone an approximately 27.76 acre tract of land from SD, suburban district and SUP, Specific Use Permit #164 (Ordinance O-04-23) to PD, Planned Development District to allow for a mixed use development to include a gymnastics facility and commercial uses; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of Flat Bank Creek, south and east of Elkins High School, and west of a Christian Brothers Automotive and Dance Works.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being all of Reserve A of the Sienna Valley Community Church Replat as recorded in instrument number 20150133 of the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

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

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Meeting places were Quail Valley Country Club, the Missouri City Community Center, and area churches as well as homes of the group’s members.

There were activities for Moms and children together at a monthly play time. For parents there were speakers who brought informational or educational topics such as CPR. Just for the Moms, there was a “night out” at one of the members’ home once a month.

This Quail Valley Moms story is a good example for us to keep our neighborhoods filled with amenities for young children. Even if only seniors live in your area, there could be grandchildren who can be encouraged to visit if you have activities there that they can enjoy.

(Quail Valley Mom’s Group information courtesy of Betty Verdino) FORWARD TO THE PRESENT: Nothing ever stays the same and this is es-

pecially true when it comes to children.

The QV Mom Group ceased to exist shortly before the year 2000. However in 2014 Quail Valley Mother’s Club was founded by Jennifer McCalmon Obi and Cathy Andreu.

They had noticed a need for young moms to connect within the community and they both shared an enthusiasm for their quaint neighborhood and a desire to bring local moms together.

As membership increased so did the various activities which at this time include an Annual Kick-Off Party, Moms Night Out, various holiday parties throughout the year, a weekly play group, a monthly book club, supper club, special family outings, and the Annual Crawfish Boil!

There are also many spontaneous informal dinners that include the families on the City Centre patio which is ideal for dining out with active children.

Something very positive has happened within the Club.

By being involved, close friendships for both mother and child have been created and/or nurtured.

The biggest motivation for the members is making sure that young QV families have the same opportunity to connect with each other, as did previous generations.

Like the original Quail Valley Mom Group, many members of the QV Mothers’ Club have ties to the community, having been raised in Quail Valley, and are now returning

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By CAROLYN BOWDEN THE PAST: In the mid 1990’s there was a group of young Quail Valley couples who represented not only the second generation but also the third generation of Quail Valley residents.

Several of these young people grew up in Quail Valley during the 70’s and early 80’s and chose to return and raise their families here. Why? In searching for their first home they found Quail Valley to be an established neighborhood with custom housing, mature landscaping, great home values, good tax rates and more personality than the newer communities surrounding the Quail Valley area.

Here they could stay and “buy up” instead of moving to another subdivision.

Children could remain in close proximity to their friends and classmates in school.

New amenities, short term and long term, needed to be created to meet the needs of the third generation (infants and toddlers) that would encourage the second generation to stay.

The Quail Valley Moms group was organized to carry out this plan. With some guidance from me, a resident since 1971 and a champion of Quail Valley interests, Laurin Nolan (daughter of QV Proud founder Jo Burnett), Mary Jane de Tranaltes, Cara Quirch and others came together to launch what quickly became an active group that met regularly to accomplish their well-defined goals.

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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 .

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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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FORT BEND REAL ESTATE Anita Milne

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$268,000 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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 22, 2016 for Aliana Sec 49 being a replat of Reserve “A” Aliana Westmoor Drive and Reserves, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Lakes of Bella Terra, Sec 31, Precinct 3.

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

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 Rene Rodriguez with LJA Engineering, Inc at 713-953-5228 for information prior to the hearing.

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Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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.

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Llarance L. Turner of Kelly R. Kaluza & Associates, Inc., to rezone an approximate 10.865 acre tract of land from SD, suburban district to LC-3, retail district; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located on the southeast corner of Sienna Parkway and Watts Plantation Road, north and west of the Waterbrook residential subdivision and east of the Avalon at Sienna Plantation residential subdivision.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being an approximate 10.865 acre tract, being a portion of a 24.021-acre tract conveyed unto Jewell K. Watts, by deed recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 1999110680 of the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, situated in the Moses Shipman Survey, Abstract 86, Fort Bend County, Texas.

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

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

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.

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LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by BGE/Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates to amend the regulations and restrictions of PD, Planned Development District #88 to allow for single family residential development and to remove the allowance for multi-family residential development, revising the exhibits and regulations to reflect such changes; and to the extent such revision deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north and east of the Olympia Estates residential subdivision; east of the Vicksburg residential subdivision; east and west of the Fort Bend Parkway; and north of Trammel Fresno Road; SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as follows: Tract 1 being described as a 152.586 acre tract of land situated in the Elijah Roark League Survey, A-77, Fort Bend County, Texas same being Tract 11A of Olympia Estates as recorded in Slide Number 2331 A &B of the Fort Bend County Plat Records.

Tract 2 being described as a 116.302 acre tract of land being out of the remainder of that certain 263.13 acre tract of land and out of the remainder of that certain 80 acre tract of land, conveyed to Hermann Health Care System, Inc. by deed recorded under Clerk’s File No. 9774265, of the Fort Bend County Deed Records.

Tract 3 being described as being a 88.1380 acre tract being out of the remainder of that certain 100 acre tract of land, conveyed to Hermann Health Care System, Inc. by a deed recorded under Clerk’s File No. 9774265, of the Fort Bend County Deed Records.

Tract 4 being described as being a 37.429 acre tract located in the Elijah Roark League, A-77, in Fort Bend County and recorded in the name of Point Center Financial, Inc. in F.B.C.C.F. No. 2009050702.

Tract 5 being described as being a 38.4163 acre tract of land being part of the remainder of an 80 acre tract of land, conveyed to Hermann Health Care System, Inc. by a deed recorded under Clerk’s File No. 9774265, of the Fort Bend County Deed Records lying in the Elijah Roark League Survey, A-77, in Fort Bend County, Texas.

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

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

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Location/Date: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 29, 2016, at the City Council Chamber—2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas at 5:30 p.m.

Purpose: To receive comments for and against the disannexation of that portion of a 33.07-acre tract located north of Sienna Springs Boulevard, south of Oyster Creek Farms residential subdivision, west of the Houston Community College Sienna Plantation campus, and east of Section 3 of the Sienna Village of Anderson Springs residential subdivision

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.

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 LIFT STATION REHABILITATION SOUTH WWTP ONSITE, WOODSTREAM, INVERRARY, LEXINGTON 1, LEXINGTON 2, & SETTLERS WAY 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:

Lift Stations Rehabilitation for South WWTP Onsite (No. 139), Woodstream (No. 123), Inverrary (No. 129), Lexington 1 (No. 134), Lexington 2 (No. 135), & Settlers Way MCC CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WW1502 LOCATION OF WORK: South WWTP Onsite (139): 4802 Scenic Rivers Drive Woodstream (120): 2010 Woodstream Boulevard Inverrary (129): 87 Inverrary Lane Lexington 1 (134): 14110 Lexington Boulevard Lexington 2 (135): 14343 Lexington Boulevard Settlers Way MCC: 3441 Settlers Way Boulevard Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained with a nonrefundable payment of $75.00 to Sander Engineering Corporation. 1250 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042. Telephone (713) 784-4830.

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 17, 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 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Hall, Cane Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

For questions contact Erik Miller, PE, EMiller@sandereng.com, Sander Engineering Corporation or (713) 784-4830, no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday March 9, 2016 The City will award and give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

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FILM REVIEW: Zoolander 2 Dear Lord, please don’t let there be a “Zoolander 3.” I didn’t mean to blaspheme, but I do hope that director and star Ben Stiller makes a lot of money on this silly slice of diddly boo and then lets the franchise die. I didn’t see “Zoolander 1” so who am I

I’ll try to relate the story to you, but please don’t expect an explanation of the ending as I left before the grand finale. Only fifteen minutes left, but I was not strong enough to remain in Theatre 23. I tried; dat gummit.

Our male models Derek

to hate on this movie; I’m a human that suffers and don’t I bleed when cut? Ben and three other writers actually sat in a conference room and laughed at this facacta – which is Yiddish for trash/manure or other smelly things. There was definitely an odor.

Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) resurrect their characters from 2001. A little long in the tooth with hair and careers eschew, the bimbos are attempting to… I’m sorry; I’m not sure what they were trying to do. I did note that Penelope Cruz is still a fox even in an absurd movie. How dumb

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

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

1

14-DCV215786 11/30/15

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

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

$8,500.00

$2,800.00

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*

$1,070.00

$1,070.00

3

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

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

$18,230.00

$5,500.00

4

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

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

$17,690.00

$2,600.00

5

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

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

$17,690.00

$2,500.00

6

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

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

$12,500.00

$2,000.00

7

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

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

$5,580.00

$1,500.00

8

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

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

$8,550.00

$2,000.00

9

Sale #

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

Cause # Judgment Date

10

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

11

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

was it? Dumb as a board. An ugly board; that needs sanding and paint and other, newer and younger boards to provide structure.

Even Will Ferrell as Mugatu couldn’t save this sinking ship er stinkin’ ship. Benedict Cumberbatch as All, the androgynous person, took a shot at righting the ship but his service was brief hence the water continued to rush in; the pumps could not keep up. And Joe Jonas, Justin Bieber, Kristen Wiig, Macaulay Culkin, Billy Zane, Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian West, Kiefer Sutherland, John Malkovich, Katy Perry, Fred Armisen, Lenny Kravitz, and Sting? Nope. Nada.

And then a brief moment

of sunshine appeared as Susan Sarandon in a cameo sang ever so briefly with the voice and utterances of her 1975 Janet Weiss from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” I kid you not; there are no boundaries in “Zoolander 2.” Contact me if you agree that Sarandon was imitating her old role as Janet Weiss.

That’s assuming, of course, that you see this flawed little flick, which is not advised under any circumstances. If you have not seen the movies nominated for Best Picture, then make sure you are ready for the Oscars on Feb. 28.

Rock ‘n Roll.

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

$9,570.00

$2,100.00

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Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

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

$2,570.00

$1,400.00

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

$11,460.00

$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

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale Keynote Speaker: Lorie Burch • Past National ABWA President Guest Speakers: Gaylyn Devine • TLS Graphics Thecia Jenkins • CEO Bold Profession RSVP to www.abwafortbend.org

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.

Football From Page 1 the support of someone who’s going through the same things as you.”

Also speaking from experience, keynote speaker Robert Darnell offered the athletes encouraging words of advice to follow during their stay in college. The Clements High School Head Football Coach and former college athlete reminded the students that they’ll find relationships and opportunities that will lead them along the way.

“You are about to enter a time in your lives that will give you an opportunity to go somewhere you’ve never imagined,” said Darnell. “Throughout it all, keep in mind that your main goal is obtaining a degree, and with that degree you’ll have lots of options in life.”

Darnell also encouraged the athletes to avoid regular trips home while in college. “Your mom’s good cooking and all the comforts of home will be there when you graduate. This is your time to learn everything you can to become the best possible man, husband or father you can become.”

Ridge Point High School Offensive Guard Marcus Montemayor was proud to be among the athletes honored. “It’s a wonderful event because it recognizes all of the tremendous athlete-scholars in the District,” he said. Montemayor plans to attend Alcorn State University in the fall, where he will study computer science or criminal justice.

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Following are the FBISD football players participating in the mock signing ceremony (listed by high school with the college/university they will attend): Austin High School (1) – Benesa Jackson (Navarro Junior College) Bush High School (7) – Samuel Azie (Ouachita Baptist University), Mark Conner (Cisco University), Prince Njoku (Air Force Academy), Temi Nowo (Cisco University), Javian Smith (University of Houston), Chris Thomas (University of Incarnate Word) and Alexander Wade (Missouri Southern State University) Clements High School (2) – Ugochukwu Amandi (Concordia University Nebraska) and Bardia Ghasemlou-Damavandi (Henderson State University) Dulles High School (1) – Cade Archer (Lyon College) Elkins High School (12) – Ross Blacklock (Texas Christian University), Troy Burnett (Alcorn State University), Darrick Dickerson (Angelo State University), Andre Mathews (Texas Southern University), Joshua McCann (Baker University), Jared Shirley (West Texas A&M University), Romanon Skinner (Navarro Junior College), Romellus Skinner (Navarro Junior College), Sean Smith (Howard University), Seyi Soyebo (Trinity University), Jerry Stokes (Bacone College) and Shemick Watts (Concordia University) Hightower High School (15) – Darius Anderson (New Mexico State University), Santres Broussard (Trinity University),

Dominick Evans (Texas A&M University) and Jeremy Smith (Arizona State University) Ridge Point High School (8) – Travis Bruffy (Texas Tech University), Grant Carlson (Boston College), Trevor Flores (Missouri Southern State University), Shane Gosson (Missouri Southern State University), Jack Greene (Rice University), Marcus Montemayor (Alcorn State University), Jhimon Preston (Fort Hays State University) and Shyler Staton (Lamar Uni-

versity) Travis High School (4) – Jaylon Hodge (Texas A&M University-Commerce), Matt Holmes (Sul Ross State University), Fallah Popeh (Navarro Junior College) and Cameron Shankle (Tyler Junior College) Fort Bend ISD will host another Signing Day Ceremony in the spring to acknowledge additional high school athletes (representing various sports) who are signing Letters of Intent.

Life

Coach Aaron Cupp of Dulles High School with signee Cade Archer.

Julian Chandler (University of Stanley Varner (Presentation Kansas), Terrence Cooper (Hen- College), Tarik Williams (Uniderson State University), Robert versity of Arkansas) and Darien Greys (Midwestern State Uni- Wilson (Tyler Junior College) Kempner High School (3) – versity), Evan Hill (Wayland Baptist University), Nekio Hol- Colby Usher-Bryant (Navarro lins (Prairie View A&M Univer- Junior College), Ferris Green sity), Kaelin Jackson (West Tex- (Texas Lutheran University) and as A&M University), Michael Jordan Ward (Southern MethodJohnson (Baylor University), ist University) Marshall High School (4) – Darta Lee (Illinois State University), Terrell Malone (Grand- Kwabena Agyei (Wayland Bapview University), Corey Smith tist University), Jeremy Bass (Abilene Christian University), (Texas Lutheran University),

nor child are alone together, frequently making the minor child the only witness to the from Page 1 presence of the jury during crime. This requires the child a pre-trial matter, Landin’s to testify about the sexual previous child victim, now abuse in the courtroom.

McKinnon expressed eman adult, testified about what pathy for the child victims of happened to her.

Ms. Gregg stated, “It is Landin, “The trials of child not easy for people to tell abuse cases involve facts that when someone has sexually are difficult for adults, let abused them, and it is very alone children, to talk about. emotional when the abuse oc- We are extremely proud of curred when the person was a the witnesses who testified in child. The perpetrator in this this case. We commend the case is going to prison for life strength it took for them to and I hope children know that reveal the truth. When they adults do listen when they stood up for themselves, they stood up for other child victell.”

Lead prosecutor, Natalie tims of abuse.”

McKinnon and Gregg also McKinnon, said that child abuse cases are among some had praise for the jurors in of the most difficult cases to the case and acknowledge the prosecute. These types of of- testimony in child abuse cases fenses are secret crimes and is not pleasant to listen to and are often committed when jurors perform a vital role in only the defendant and mi- the criminal justice system.

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 #

Shown representing Kempner High School are (from left): Jordan Ward, Athletic Trainer Kara Sylvester, Ferris Green, Head Coach Darrin Andrus and Colby Usher-Bryant.

Marshall High School Head Coach James Williams (standing) is shown with athletes (seated from left) Jeremy Bass, Kwabena Agyei, Dominick Evans and Jeremy Smith.

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

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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AUTOMOBILE: Honda Civic

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The Honda Civic has been the favored car to drive of younger people for years because it’s fast, fun, reliable and affordable. So far this year the all-new 2016 Honda Civic has not only broken sales records but also earned the prestigious 2016 North American Car of the Year Award.

A decade ago the Civic won best car of the year award and has for a second time. In total, eleven Honda models have been finalists for NACOTY awards since they began in 1994 -- the most of any brand outside of the Detroit Big 3 automakers.

The award is presented at the international auto show in Detroit and is unique because it is given by automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. Winning factors include innovation, design, safety performance, handling, driver satisfaction and value.

The 2016 Honda Civic has also won top safety pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

This award is the highest the IIHS bestows. The Civic also received a superior rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assist technologies, available on all 2016 Civic Sedan models.

Truly all-new, the 2016 Civic features a new vehicle architecture; sporty and sophisticated new interior and exterior styling; a more spacious and high-quality cabin; two advanced new engines; and more optional premium features and technologies, including the first application of both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a compact car.

With the addition of Honda Sensing safety and driverassistive technologies and the first application of Honda tur-

bo engine technology to Civic, the 2016 Civic offers buyers a wider range of options than ever before.

The 10th-generation Civic Sedan comes with a wide range of advanced active and passive safety and driver-assist features and technologies.

They include collision mitigation braking system, forward collision warning – integrated with CMBS -- lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.

Honda Sensing is available as a stand alone option on LX, EX, EX-T and EX-L trims and is offered as standard equipment on the Touring trim.

More high-strength steel and crash engineering features, including its next-generation body structure, new crash stroke front frame structure and tailor-tempered B-pillars and rear frame structures, help better protect occupants in a collision while minimizing vehicle weight for superior fuel efficiency. In addition, standard passive safety features on the 2016 Civic Sedan include a new front passenger’s safety vent airbag.

Fort Bend Master Gardeners Vegetable-Herb Plant Sale

The Fort Bend Master Gardeners will hold their Annual Vegetable-Herb Plant Sale on Saturday, Feb. 27, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon in front of the greenhouse. Come early for best selection of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and herbs. Agrilife Extension Office, 1402 Band Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77471. Call 281-341-7068 for more information.

All Civic sedans also come standard with vehicle stability assist with traction control, 4-channel anti-lock braking system with brake assist; a highly responsive, fully independent suspension; motionadaptive electric power steering; a multi-angle rearview camera; expanded view driver’s mirror; indirect tire pressure monitoring system; and lower anchors and tethers for child seat mounting system.

The 2016 Civic Sedan is the first in a series of new Civic variants that include a sedan, coupe, sports-minded Si models, a five-door hatchback and the first-ever Civic Type-R model for the U.S. market. Two engines power

Civics. One is the 2.0-liter, four-cyclinder engine that makes 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. torque.

The other is the 1.5-liter turbocharged in-line four cylinder that makes 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. torque.

Both engines are 16-valve and have dual overhead cams. The 1.5-liter engine gets an average of 35 miles to the gallon.

The test drive Honda Civic was the Touring model, which is top of the line. It retails for $26,500 and includes every bell and whistle available for a safer, more comfortable, most pleasant ride and drive.

Honda Civic sedans start at $18,450.

STATE OF TEXAS

Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or you may call 281-403-8541.

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Location/Date: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 29, 2016, at the City Council Chamber—2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas at 5:30 p.m.

Purpose: To receive comments for and against the disannexation of that portion of a 48.97-acre tract located north of Watts Plantation Road, south of Fort Bend Parkway, west of Oyster Creek, and east of the city limit line of the City of Missouri City along Sienna Parkway.

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

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER RESPONDENT: D’ANGELO LOWE 1307 WILCREST DR #4601 HOUSTON TX 77042

OR

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy Clerk Cassie Nash 218-341-4524

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 #

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

A public hearing will be held by the City of Missouri City to receive comments for or against proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding: (1)Emergency based special events The public hearing is scheduled: City Council DATE: Monday, March 7, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM Place: City Council Chambers (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) Missouri City, Texas

ADJUDGED/MARKET $129,290.00

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS To: Father 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 ALONZO JOSEPH NOBLE; CLARISSA NICOLE NOBLE, Petitioner, was filed in the 328TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2016 against FATHER UNKNOWN, Respondent(s), numbered 16-DCV229541, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF ZOE QUINN NOBLE, A CHILD. The suit request TO TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: JANUARY 21,2016 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 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 10th day of February, 2016.

NOTICE OF SALE

City of Missouri City Public Hearing

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 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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NEWS

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital commemorates 18th birthday of the first baby born at its hospital

Martin, Logan and Pam Pate with Ginger Qualls, LBV, and Dr. Gene Huebner.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s landmark 20th anniversary isn’t until 2018, but the hospital is celebrating a sweet milestone in 2016: The first baby that was born at the hospital is graduating high school, preparing for college and turning 18 this year.

As one of the original services offered at the hospital when it officially opened on March 2, 1998, the Birthing Center delivered its first baby less than a week after opening.

On March 8 at 6:15 p.m., Logan Chase Pate was born to Martin and Pam Pate, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 21 inches. His mother, Pam, credits nurse Ginger Qualls, LVN, who helped her through her pregnancy, and her longtime obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Gene Huebner, with keeping her focused on delivering a

Fort Bend Panhellenic Recruitment Workshop and Scholarship

Fort Bend County Alumnae Panhellenic is preparing for its annual Sorority Recruitment Workshop for girls who are high school seniors or collegians and their parents.

This free event will be held at Parkway United Methodist Church, 5801 New Territory Blvd., on Saturday, Feb. 27th from 10 a.m. to noon.

Attendees will learn about participating in Recruitment and membership in the 26 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Sororities.

We are also pleased to announce our Scholarship Program for 2016 to support active members in good standing of an NPC sorority who will have completed 48 hours by the end of spring 2016.

Eligible collegians include permanent residents of Fort Bend County who

Left to right: Leah Fontana- Texas Tech University, Kappa Delta, Chandler Romere- Texas A&M, Delta Gamma Emily Pantera- University of Alabama, Kappa Kappa Gamma Ginger Camp, University of Alabama, Alpha Chi Omega Erinn Prophy, Texas Tech University, Delta Delta Delta Reyann Taylor, University of Oklahoma, Gamma Phi Beta. graduated from area public will be announced at the Fort high schools, private schools Bend Alumnae Panhellenic or home school. Criteria con- meeting in May 2016.

Registration, recruitment sidered will include scholastic achievement, campus and information and Scholarship community involvement and applications are available at www.fortbendpanhellenic. leadership in sorority.

Scholarship funds will be org. Scholarship applications awarded to defray the recipi- must be postmarked by March ent’s sorority expenses and 19, 2016.

BIRD WATCHING. With the diverse ecological systems that are represented in Texas, the state has become known for the unparalleled bird-watching opportunities that can be found in the different areas of the state. Because birding is easy for all ages to enjoy, it is a popular family activity that can lead to a lifelong hobby. Fort Bend County Libraries will present an introductory program about bird-watching in Texas at a special program, “Bird-Watching for Beginners,” on Saturday, March 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m, in the Meeting Room of the Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway. Mary Anne Weber, Education Director of the Houston Audubon Society, will bring an assortment of live birds to assist her in her presentation about the amazing world of birds that can be found in Texas. Learn about the wide variety of birds that can be found in the different parts of the state, and how to identify and classify the birds. Weber will also talk about migration patterns and why birds travel hundreds or thousands of miles every year. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Missouri City Branch Library at 281-238-2100.

Republican Party to start providing Monthly Financial Statements But, only if you elect Bill Michie as the Republican County Chairman on March 1, 2016 For the last 4 years, the Republican Executive Committee has not received written financial reports as outlined in the by-laws. The by-laws state that the treasurer shall submit a financial report to the Executive Committee within 30 days of the end of each quarter, and shall also reconcile on a monthly basis all bank accounts owned by the party. The current FBC County Chairman has stated that he does not want to release financial records because he does not want the Democrats to see how we spend our money, but problem is Bill Michie that the Republicans don’t know how we spend our money either. A cornerstone of Republican Party politics is open records and transparency. Bill Michie will return the party to this foundation.

Neither the monthly statement nor the quarterly statements have been done for four years.

Although the reports are the responsibility of the party treasurer, this ultimately is a failure of leadership of our current county chairman, Mike Gibson, and needs to be corrected. How do we correct it? Elect Bill Michie as County Chairman, on March 1, 2016. Visit his website at http://www.vote4bill.net or on Facebook for more information.

Bill has been married for 38 years, and has 2 children adopted from Korea. Bill holds a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, and an MBA from Rutgers University.

He is a Scientist and retired after a 32.5 year career at Union Carbide Corp and Dow Chemical.

Leadership skills that Bill brings to the position: Led groups of people in multi-functional teams to reach common goals, Time Management including scheduling meetings and setting agendas, created Budgets and monthly Financial Reports, welcomes Management Input, and Reaching a Consensus has a high priority.

Remember, vote for Bill Michie on March 1, 2016; you can also contact Bill directly at 832-367-9173 or by email at vote4billmichie@gmail.com Political ad paid for by Bill Michie for County chair campaign; Evelyn Montalvo, Treasurer.

healthy baby.

Huebner delivered Logan two weeks before his due date and had previously delivered one of Pam’s daughters.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital delivers an average of 300 babies every month, which correlates to 3,600 babies per year.

Since Logan’s birth, more than 60,000 babies have been born at the hospital, but Pam had a one-of-a-kind experience as the first patient in labor to be admitted.

Pam compares her experience at the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Birthing Center to being the inaugural guest at a gleaming new hotel, complete with room service and a jacuzzi in her delivery suite. Such amenities were things she and her husband, Martin, had never seen before at a hospital.

“The time arrives, Logan was ready, and to my surprise I did not have to change rooms as the beds transformed into a delivery table with just the touch of a button,” said Pam. “This was a brand new hospital, everyone was excited, and we were part of its beginning — we are forever part of its history.”

Eighteen years later, Logan is a senior at Fort Bend ISD’s Travis High School and has a passion for golf. He’s been playing competitively for seven years, winning or placing across the state, and has earned numerous awards for his success in the sport.

Logan has been the District Champion for two years for Travis High School and played at the State Tournament in 2015.

In addition to these accomplishments, Logan helps

young athletes reach their goals by volunteering as an instructor for the First Tee of Greater Houston.

Logan is considering attending The University of Arkansas, Little Rock, or McClennan Community College in Waco to play golf and study Criminal Justice.

Pam claims there isn’t a time when she, Martin or Logan do not reflect on Logan’s memorable birth whenever they drive by or visit Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

The Birthing Center is a full-service childbirth facility and provides prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum and neonatal care, as well as an advanced Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for high-risk newborns born 30 weeks or later.

The center has grown year after year to meet the needs of the growing Fort Bend community, and is expanding for the third time.

The one floor unit, which has 26 post-partum rooms, 12 well-baby beds, 12 birthing rooms, nine level two nursery beds and two C-section rooms, is being expanded to two floors in the hospital’s Sweetwater Pavilion to ensure Fort Bend mothers and babies continue to receive personalized care in a comfortable setting with state-of-the-art technology for years to come.

While Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital continues to grow and prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, it is the milestones reached with patients like the Pate family that hold the most merit. For more information about the Birthing Center, visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland.

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