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Sienna Plantation hosts Toddler Carnival

Every kid will be a super kid at the annual Spring Fling Toddler Fair at Sienna Plantation, Saturday, March 3, from 1-4 p.m. Families with kids aged toddler up to 8 are invited to enjoy train and hay rides, an eight-pony carousel, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, music and more at the Sawmill Lake model home park. A Toddler Zone will feature giant ball pits, inflatable tires, Texas Tumbling Tours and a life-size ring toss. The first 500 kids will get a free Sienna Super Kid cape! Register to win a Kindle for Kids and tickets to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center.

The event is free. Learn more at www.siennaplantation.com/toddler.

FBEF ART CONTEST. Dulles High School student Spoorthi Cherivirala (center) won the art contest for the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s 25th annual gala. The announcement was made by a prize patrol including, from left: Fami Khan, FBISD’s Visual Arts Coordinator; Dr. Jennifer Nichols, DHS Principal; Dr. Charles Dupre, Superintendent of Schools; Mrs. Seeju Dupre; Peggy Jackson, an Education Foundation Board member; Kayla Munson, DHS art teacher; and Lynn Halford, an Education Foundation Board member. The contest was sponsored by Dupre and his wife, Seeju and High School students from across FBISD participated. Gala Underwriters $5,000 and up receive a framed piece of art from an FBISD student each year, as a thank you for their generous support to the FBEF. Story on Page 3.

Meet Culinary Stars at Chef Fest March 4

Monica Pope

Andrew Wisehear

More than a dozen of the region’s culinary stars are slated to grill, sauté and flambé at Chef Fest from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 4. The second annual farm-to-table food festival will take place at the 12-acre Harvest Green Village Farm, 8939 Harlem Road.

The featured chefs — who hail from Houston, Dallas, Austin and Louisiana — will be preparing numerous dishes utilizing ingredients sourced from area farms. Between them, they boast nods from the James

Fort Bend Christian Academy Gala

Matt McCallister Beard Foundation, Top Chef appearances and a slew of accolades from prestigious organizations and food magazines.

All are known for their innovative approach to farm-to-table cuisine.

“We’re really excited to support chefs who are using local products in their restaurants and to share their tasty and creative dishes with the public,” said Scott Snodgrass co-owner of Agmenity, the Houston-based company responsible for organizing Chef Fest.

Among the chefs dishing out bites to the hungry crowd will be: Monica Pope — An early leader of the Houston farm-totable movement, Chef Pope helped put Houston on the national food map with a James Beard award nomination, Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef honor and participation in popular shows like Top Chef Masters on Bravo in 2010.

Matt McCallister - A James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest See CHEFS, Page 5

Fort Bend Christian Academy hosted its annual gala and auction on February 10, 2018. The theme of this year’s gala was a country club “Eagle ParTee” and guests were encouraged to wear traditional or festive golf attire. Rear, Dale Kasel, left; Kyle Dickey, Trent Booher, Dallas Duffy; front, Sissi Kasel, left, Susanne Dickey, Kristin Booher, Elizabeth Duffy, Erin Morgan and Matt Morgan, on the floor.

The event was held at Nicole Bowles, Director of Sweetwater Country Club and Advancement, said the event more than 200 hundred people was successful financially, but were in attendance. With the it also helped build community.

“Many guests said this was generous donations of many guests and families, the event by far their favorite gala they netted $142,000 to benefit the have attended,” Bowles said. school and students.

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Missouri City continues “financial excellence”

NEWS Dulles High student wins art contest held for the Fort Bend Education Foundation

S&P Global Ratings, a division of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, has upgraded Missouri City’s bond rating from AA- to AA “while affirming a stable outlook” for the municipality.

The increase of the Show Me City’s score “is great news for our first-class citizens, stakeholders and municipal employees who go above and beyond every day to achieve the City’s mission of delivering outstanding customer service to all members of our diverse community,” said City Manager Anthony J. Snipes.

“Additionally, the City’s sound financial management that went into earning this upgrade further reflects our capacity to meet financial commitments throughout time.”

The S&P financial assessment and valuation decision further demonstrates to stakeholders that Missouri City is “a strong investment and will continue to improve,”

said Snipes, who has been chief administrative officer for two years and was recently elected to serve as Region 6 Secretary/ Treasurer for the Texas City Management Association.

He went on to explain that Staff will work together to retain the bond rating through strategic planning by utilizing business plan and highperformance organization models, with a focus on building first-rate budgets, sustaining infrastructure in all communities, expanding economic development citywide, protecting the public, creating more jobs and maintaining our Platinum “Scenic” City status.

The S&P designation is one of several fiscal accolades the City has earned the past year: Last spring, Moody’s Investors Service assigned an Aa2 bond rating to the City reflective of the area’s “sizable and growing tax base benefiting from its proximity to Houston, healthy reserve

levels maintained by solid financial performance and policies, and above average but manageable debt burden,” the agency said.

Last summer, the City was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of U.S. and Canada’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 29th consecutive year as well as the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the 34th year.

“Overall, the City is growing, and we are investing in key areas such as economic development, public safety, infrastructure and citizen partnerships,” Snipes said. “Bond ratings are essentially about revenues versus expenses, and staff will continue to closely monitor both and to be good fiscal stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars.”

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella in his state of the city address highlighted constant opposition by three councilmembers over the past three years which resulted in “a disruptive acrimony that has significantly impaired sound governmental achievement.”

The three councilmen Scarcella spoke negatively of in his state of the city address are Mayor Pro Tem A.J. Honere, Wen Guerra and Don Jones.

Honere often leads the way on his “progressive, socialistic agenda that advocates a giveaway to those who claim to embrace Stafford” and neither live there nor have any direct connection to the city, Scarcella said. “His urging of the advancement of AfricanAmericans above that of other races is beyond refuting.”

The mayor went on to say that Guerra has an “embarrassing propensity to repeatedly fall asleep during meetings” and during votes and has “an apparent uncontrollable urge to intimidate city employees for whom he finds little favor.” His behavior, Scarcella said, has “led to two investigations and cost the city tens of thousands of dollars in attorney fees and settlement expenses.”

Then the mayor spoke of Jones who “consistently stresses the need for change, with emphasis on elevating African-American youth.

He supports most spending proposals as being necessary

to help citizens while often appearing oblivious to the very minimal benefits of so many of these programs when compared to the cost.”

In his address Scarcella also included council’s one female member, Virginia Rosas. He said, “Her strong support of law enforcement and enhancement of Stafford’s appearance are two of her major advocacies.

“Her Hispanic pride is unmistakable but in no way does she let it deter her from fervently denouncing those advancing what she considers racism. She has evolved in her tenure to ask tough questions … and is becoming what some are calling the council’s swing vote.”

Then the mayor spoke of longtime City Councilman Cecil Willis and former Mayor Pro Tem Ken Mathew. He said both men are fiscally conservative and that Willis, who has served on council for more than three decades, “considers a fiscally responsible posture vital to the health of the city.

“He fervently expounds on the imperative necessity of maintaining a workable process for council in advancing its legislative role, and is a strong advocate of the importance of inclusiveness,” Scarcella said.

Since numerous citizens these days seem to vote for race and gender and want their council members to become power mongers rather than do what’s best for their city, Scarcella noted that they get a

city council that is the epitome of the ‘Era of Trump’ in Stafford, Austin, Washington, D.C. and in numerous towns all across the U.S. After laying out the problems regarding city council, Scarcella spent some time on good news regarding city departments and concluded his address by enumerating his goals for 2018. Number 1, of course, was maintain zero property taxes.

It was followed by “strongly advocate diversity, promote high paying jobs, build the new fire station, police annex and drainage improvements, and bring Stafford students back to Stafford Municipal School District.”

Also, “elevate entertainment at Stafford Centre to a competitive level, maintain a positive work environment for city employees, collaborate on the enhancement of the FM 1092 corridor, continue to pursue passenger rail, explore approaches to humanely regulate small animals and embrace living within our means.”

He concluded: “The city got where we are by doing it ‘our way,’ not by following the crowd. As a result we have gained respect while attaining successes, which others would not even dare to dream. For those who embrace what our city has to offer – and many are proud to live and have their businesses here – let’s keep Stafford and its principles strong, vibrant and flourishing.”

Loving Friends will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, March 20, arrival time, 5:00 p.m at Quail Valley Civic Centre., 2880 LaQuinta Blvd., Missouri City.

John Armour, a popular Houston musician has a laid back sound as he strums his guitar while he serenades

his audience with classical, rock, pop, blues, and country music.

Loving Friends is a social group of men and women who lost their spouses , meet monthly for dinner, entertainment and fellowship, not a grief support group.

Cost for dinner and

entertainment is $23 inclusive, paid at the door. Reservations are required by calling 281208-3124.

Other activities when joining include monthly luncheons, pokeno, book club and bridge.

For more information on Loving Friends, please call above number.

New guests and members always greeted with a warm welcome.

Stafford mayor presents ‘report card’ on councilmembers

John Armour to entertain Loving Friends

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Dulles High School student Spoorthi Cherivirala was named the winner of an art contest held for the Fort Bend Education Foundation.

She was surprised by the announcement this month when a prize patrol led by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre and his wife Seeju Dupre came to her art class. Education Foundation

board members Lynn Halford and Peggy Jackson were also in attendance.

As the winner, Spoorthi, and her teacher Kayla Munson, received gift cards and letters of recognition. The artwork will be featured on a framed gift given to underwriters for the Education Foundation’s 25th annual gala.

Spoorthi’s work was chosen

from among the submissions from all of the District’s high schools. The contest was sponsored by Dr. Dupre and his wife.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation was established in 1992, and since its founding, has provided more than $30 million to schools and staff in FBISD.

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Sugar Land’s Mary Joyce withdraws re-election bid

By SESHADRI KUMAR Filings for local city councils and school boards ended on Friday, February 16.

General elections to the local bodies will be held on May 5.

After the filings closed, in Sugar Land. City Councilwoman Mary Joyce decided to withdraw from the election.

On Monday, Joyce announced, “I have instructed the City Secretary of Sugar Land to remove my name from the May 5, 2018 ballot for the position of Sugar Land City Council At Large, Position 2.

“I am very humbled and

honored to have served the citizens of Sugar Land these past 2 years as a member of City Council. I look forward to strengthening my commitment to building a stronger city and state government through other avenues and initiatives in the future.”

Among those who filed for city council is Jennifer Lane, at-large position 2, the seat currently held by Joyce.

At-large Position 1 Councilman Himesh Gandhi has filed for re-election and he is unopposed.

Joe Zimmerman, who completes his first term as mayor, has filed for re-elec-

tion and he is challenged by Diana Miller.

In Fort Bend ISD, two incumbents are seeking election. Both the trustees, Grayle James and Addie Heyliger, are unopposed.

Voters will go to the polls on May 5 for the local city and school board elections.

Early voting begins April 23, 2018 - May 1, 2018.

In the meantime, early voting has begun for the party primary elections to be held on March 6.

These elections are for electing party nominees to the November general election for various county, state and Congressional offices.

Presidential character and competence: A Presidents’ Day reflection

By DR. GARY S. SMITH Donald Trump’s presidency has raised anew the question: How much does the character of the president matter?

Trump has frequently been castigated for narcissism, vindictiveness, lying, sexual improprieties, and crudeness.

In a July 2017 Gallup Poll, 65 percent of respondents cited Trump’s character and personality as an explanation for why they disapproved of him; only 16 percent said they disapproved of him because of concerns about his policies or stances on issues.

Nevertheless, some scholars, pundits, and average Americans contend that the character of a president matters little. To them, presidents are like the plumbers who fix our toilets; their personal morality is insignificant.

What counts is our presidents’ competency—as measured by their policies and performance of their official duties—not their private behavior.

Numerous scholars insist that a president’s personal conduct and political effectiveness are largely unrelated. They stress, for example, that presidents who have not been sexually faithful to their wives have often been better leaders than those who were.

They point out that personally virtuous leaders have sometimes carried out detrimental policies, while politicians, like Bill Clinton, with a badly flawed character have significantly advanced the public good.

Clinton’s critics labeled him “the poster boy for defective character in the 1990s,” but many scholars rate his presidency highly.

Others counter that the president should uphold the nation’s highest values and serve as its moral leader.

As the embodiment of the state, the president’s character and actions should be consistent with the nation’s religious heritage and its most venerated values.

Popular author David McCullough insists that “character counts in the presidency more than any other single quality.”

In “The Character Factor: How We Judge America’s Presidents,” James Pfiffner contends that most students of American politics agree that character is as significant as intelligence, leadership abilities, or public speaking skills.

Pfiffner emphasizes that presidents’ character strongly influences their behavior.

Many Americans expect chief executives to not only exercise political power in ways that promote the public

good, but also to be moral exemplars. Pfiffner argues that the character traits of trustworthiness, honesty, integrity, self-restraint, compassion, consistency, and prudence are especially valuable in presidents.

Biblical writers and Greek philosophers stressed that the character of rulers is closely associated with the welfare of their subjects. The Old Testament is replete with examples of how Israel prospered under kings with godly character and foundered under those with a despicable character. In Plato’s “Republic” character is the most important qualification of rulers. Both biblical authors and renowned philosophers assert that “the flourishing of character,” rooted in cardinal virtues, is essential to providing social justice, and the record of history confirms this judgment.

The founding fathers argued that the success of America’s democratic experiment depended upon the character of its leaders and citizens. In Federalist 64 John Jay expressed his hope that Americans would choose presidents “whose reputation for integrity inspires and merits confidence.”

“The destiny of the republican model of government,” George Washington declared in his First Inaugural Address, depended on Americans practicing a high level of both private and public morality. By his personal example, Washington endowed the presidency with a prestige that has helped it function effectively for almost 230 years.

The term “character” enjoyed its greatest popularity in the United States during the nineteenth century, when it was typically associated with reputation, integrity, honor, duty, citizenship, and “manhood.” Americans have long measured the character of individuals by their diligent work, productivity, upright moral conduct, and willingness to make sacrifices for the common good.

While all presidents have appealed to character, duty, and honor, these concepts were especially important to William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Although doing one’s duty might produce anxiety and peril, McKinley argued, it was “always sure and safe and honorable.”

The American republic, Roosevelt, maintained, rested “on the moral character and educated judgment of the individual.

“The foundation-stone of national life is, and ever must be,” he added, “the high individual character of the aver-

age citizen.”

Sadly, some recent polling data and elections indicate that many Americans believe that a president’s personal behavior is largely irrelevant to his or her potential effectiveness as the nation’s leader. Some do so because they espouse a postmodern philosophy that rejects the concept of transcendent truth and believe instead that right, wrong, truth, and character are subjective. Many, however, who contend that there are ultimate standards for character and conduct, most notably evangelicals, have strongly supported Trump and have been willing to overlook his character flaws because they support his policies. This has led to extensive criticism of evangelicals as self-serving hypocrites, tarnished their reputation, and reduced their cultural influence. Ironically, two decades ago evangelicals wanted to impeach a president for his sexual transgressions and mendacity.

Responding to Clinton’s moral misconduct, in 1999 a group of 140 religious leaders, including numerous evangelicals, declared in a “Declaration concerning Religion, Ethics, and the Crisis in the Clinton Presidency” that “certain moral qualities are central to the survival of our political system, among which are truthfulness, integrity, respect for the law, respect for the dignity of others, adherence to the constitutional process, and a willingness to avoid the abuse of power. We reject the premise that violations of these ethical standards should be excused so long as a leader remains loyal to a particular political agenda and the nation is blessed with a strong economy.”

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, let us give thanks for our chief executives who have been exemplars of character, pledge to hold current and future ones to a high standard, and strive to live by this standard ourselves.

—Dr. Gary Scott Smith is the retired chair of the history department at Grove City College and is a fellow for faith and politics with The Center for Vision & Values. He is the author of “Suffer the Children” (2017), “Religion in the Oval Office” (Oxford University Press, 2015), “Faith and the Presidency From George Washington to George W. Bush” (Oxford University Press, 2009), “Religion in the Oval Office” and “Heaven in the American Imagination” (Oxford University Press, 2011).

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OPINION WHEN MY DADDY WENT TO WAR...WWII

My daddy comes home

By CAROLYN BOWDEN I remember very well when my daddy came home from the war.We had not seen him for 2·1/2 years.

My mama got V-mail from him once a month. They wrote each other every day so that there would be lots of letters but it was a long wait in between receipt of those letters.

We had moved from Rankin County on the Valentour property in Jackson, Mississippi.

Mama wanted us to go to the schools in Jackson because she thought we would have a better education.

In order to get registered in the school she had to live in he area. One of her friends said we could move in with her. Her husband was in the military also and they had one daughter my age. I don’t remember how long we lived with them.

Mama told us that Daddy was coming home and that his troop ship would go to New York City. She said when Daddy landed he would call us and then he would get on a troop train to come to Jackson.

I do not remember the time of the year but I do remember Mama was wearing shorts and I was bare footed. Daddy was discharged on March 4, 1946 so I would assume we saw him that month. It is my understanding that after soldiers landed in NYC that they were put on troop trains and sent to the Army post closest to their home town. There they went through all the processing of paperwork, etc.

This would take less than a week or more. When that was completed they were discharged; and given money for a ticket home and sent on their way.

The night Daddy called from NYC to tell us he had landed back in the “good ole USA”, Mama and Sue were sitting outside in the back yard enjoying the early evening.

We kids were in the house.

We had no idea when Daddy would call so someone had to be by the phone. In those days there were no answering machines or caller IDs. We had our instructions: “If you answer and the operator asks “Will you accept a collect call from Captain Valentour; we were to say, YES and RUN to get Mama.”

Martha Sue and I were playing in her room when the phone rang in the hall. (In those days there was only one phone per house and so it was always in the hall in the middle of the house.) I answered it and the lady said: (Will you accept a collect call from ...” I can’t remember what she said Daddy’s name was)?

I was SO excited that I don’t even remember if I replied. Instead I remember I ran screaming out to where Mama and Sue were in the backyard. All the way, I was yelling: “Daddy’s on the phone! Daddy’s on the phone.” I can envision the whole scene in my mind: My Mama jumping up and running into the house.

1 have no Idea how long it took Daddy to make it to Jackson but I do know that we had moved into our new house.

At that time Jerry was in the 1st grade and I was in the 3rd grade. Jerry did not remember our Daddy. He just knew the pictures, the letters, the gifts and what Mama told us about Daddy.

I remembered Daddy. In fact, I could remember things like when I was 2 years old (before the War) and we would sit on our little screened in porch after dinner. Daddy would sing songs to us. The one I remember the most was “My Blue Heaven” because

Bowden the words described our family.

“When Whippoorwills call and evenin’ is nigh I hurry to my Blue heaven. You Just turn to the right, you find a little white light that’ll lead you to my blue heaven. You ‘ll find a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room and a little nest that nestles where the roses bloom.

Just Molly and me, and my baby makes three, we’re happy in my, blue heaven.”

Creator/author was Walter Donaldson.

I remember well the day that Mama told us she would pick us up early at school and go to the train station in downtown Jackson to welcome Daddy home from the war.

I remember going into my classroom all excited and telling my teacher and classmates: “MY DADDY IS COMING HOME TODAY ON THE TRAIN!” I remember the teacher being so happy for me.

Next I remember Mama picking us up and we were leaving school before it was out for the day. My next memory is when we are inside the train station lobby and it was huge. There were a lot of people bustling around and the ceiling was so high that it seemed to reach high into the sky.

Then Mama took our hands (with her in the middle) and we started up the stairs. They were so wide that when we walked in the middle the railings were far from us. I looked up and saw the SKY high above us at the top of the stairs.

When we got to the top we stepped outside the building onto a platform HIGH above the streets below and on each side of us were LONG lines

of trains. The steam was coming out underneath the cars and there was a LOT of noise.

Mama stopped and she looked at the signs posted in the middle of the platform. I can’t remember if Daddy’s train was there already or if we had to wait.

My next memory is the train on our left started unloading passengers and they were all soldiers. Suddenly Mama dropped our hands and started running down the platform toward a bunch of soldiers who had just stepped off the train. Much to our surprise we were left all alone on the platform, watching one of the soldiers put down his duffle bag and hug and kiss “our Mama”. We looked at each other, first amazed that she had left us alone and second, that she was hugging and kissing this “soldier.’’ We just stood there, held hands and giggled.

The next thing that I remember is the “soldier” scooped both of us up into his arms and hugged us. I became quite shy and Jerry said Mama told him, years later, that he had started crying because he didn’t know this man.

I don’t remember the ride home but I do remember we were home and getting ready to walk in the front door.

Daddy picked Mama up in his arms and carried her into the house. Jerry and I couldn’t understand this. Later Mama explained that their plan had been for him to carry her across the threshold of their first house. (My Daddy was a romantic guy!)

I have no idea of the time frame but it was either lunch or dinner time. Mama was preparing the meal and it was always my job to set the table.

I did, but after 2-1/2 years of setting the table only for three, I didn’t think to include Daddy. Mama said: “Carolyn, you forgot to set a place for Daddy.” 1 felt bad but Mama and Daddy were smiling so I figured I was forgiven this oversight.

I have no more memories of that day except, 1 have always thought it was the most WONDERFUL day in our family.

THE END

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Randle named to statewide P-TECH advisory council Texas House Speaker Joe Straus appointed Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle to the P-TECH Advisory Council. The representatives of education and industry who serve on the Advisory Council will make recommendations to the Commissioner of Education for the Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) program.

Under the program, which the Legislature created last year, public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools will be able to apply for the P-TECH designation.

P-TECH high schools will offer an open-enrollment program that gives students the opportunity to combine high school and post-secondary courses, as well as internships, apprenticeships or other job training programs.

Randle Within six years, students in a P-TECH school will be able to earn a high school diploma, an associate degree or other certificate or industry certification. The students will also complete job training.

“P-TECH Early College High Schools will provide students with the education and

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hands-on training they need to succeed in education and beyond,” Speaker Straus said.

“This initiative will also help strengthen the Texas workforce, making our state even more attractive to prospective employers. Our appointees to the Advisory Council have a lot of expertise to share, and I’m grateful that they have stepped forward to serve.”

The Advisory Council will make recommendations to the Commissioner of Education on the establishment and administration of the P-TECH program, as well as develop specific criteria for a campus to receive the P-TECH designation.

The Advisory Council is composed of members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House.

Help for chronic headaches

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 20 adults has a headache every day. Carisa Liew, MD a neurologist with Houston Methodist Neuroscience & Spine Center at Sugar Land, wants headache sufferers to know that an effective therapy plan can help. “It’s a misconception that it’s OK to just live with headaches. They’re a major cause of missed time at work and school, and can affect many areas of your life,” Liew said.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEADACHE People can be affected by different types of headaches, such as migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches.

Migraines typically: •Affect one side of the head •Create throbbing and pounding pain •Are associated with light or sound sensitivity •Cause nausea or vomiting •Create visual auras, such as kaleidoscope vision Tension headaches typically: •Wrap around the head •Cause pressure or tightness (nonthrobbing pain) •Tend to come on later in the day •Are not associated with nausea or vomiting •May be associated with stress or fatigue Cluster headaches typically:

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Dr. Liew •Affect one side of the head •Cause sharp pain over the temple or behind the eyes •Come in a cluster, often several times a day, for a period of time and then disappear •May cause nasal congestion, watery eyes and flushing of the forehead and face on the same side as the headache •Cause sudden onset of pain that may awaken you from sleep Liew sees another type of headache known as a medication overuse headache, also known as a rebound headache.

“Many patients develop wors ening headaches over time partially due to too frequent use of pain medications,” she explained.

“If you take pain medication for headaches often, and the headache returns, you might be experiencing a medication overuse headache.”

Your doctor can help you manage the dosages and fre-

quency of any prescription and over-the-counter medications you take to avoid medication overuse.

SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR BETTER RESULTS When it comes to headaches, finding the right treatment for your unique symptoms is vital. A neurologist is trained to identify your headache and offer treatments for your specific needs.

Treatment options are diverse and include over-thecounter and prescription medications, dietary supplements, noninvasive medical devices, cranial nerve blocks, BOTOX® injections, infusions, psychological techniques and physical therapies.

Prior to your appointment, it’s a good idea to keep a headache diary for several weeks, jotting down details about each headache’s onset.

It may offer important clues to what may be triggering your headaches — a major step in preventing the pain.

GET RELIEF If you’re suffering from headaches, we can help. Call 281.274.7595 to schedule an appointment with Carisa Liew, MD or another neurologist with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates. Visit Facebook at fb.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

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Stephanie Hoban - Founder and owner of Ripe Cuisine food truck, Chef Hoban serves a locally and seasonally inspired, fully plant-based menu that earned Ripe Cuisine the title of Best Vegan Restaurant in 2016

by Houston Press.

Chris Zettlemoyer, A seasoned chef who trained under famed Louisiana chef John Folse, Chef Zettlemoyer has worked in venues around the country, finally settling in Fort Bend where access to the freshest meats and vegetables possible inspired him to open the Renegade Kitchen and Catering food truck.

Rebecca Masson - Affectionately known in Houston as “The Sugar Fairy,” Chef Masson is the owner and pastry chef of Fluff Bake Bar. She was a contestant on Bravo Network’s Top Chef Just Desserts and is a highly sought consultant creating signature dessert menus for well known Houston restaurants, including Shake Shack Houston.

Ticket prices for Chef Fest cover adult beverages and unlimited plates, as well as event activities, including interactive cooking demonstrations, a children’s tent, lawn games and more.

Prices are $75 for the first 400 tickets sold, after which ticket prices go up to $90. Atthe-door purchases will be $105. VIP tickets are $120 and provide entry at 10 a.m. to watch chefs cook over a live fire and special parking. Tickets for children ages 5 to 16 are priced at $30. Children under age 5 are admitted free.

Parking for Chef Fest is located at the adjacent Travis High School, 11111 Harlem Road, and complimentary bus service will deliver attendees to the Village Farm.

Parking in the farm lot is limited to VIP ticket holders and those with handicapped permits.

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FBISD names Principals of the Year for 2018

FBISD’s 2018 Elementary Principal of the Year Dr. Latecha Bogle (center) pictured with Dr. Kwabena Mensah (left) and Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre (right).

Congratulations to Dr. Cecilia Crear of Bush High School and Dr. Latecha Bogle of Commonwealth Elementary on being named FBISD’s 2018 Principals of the Year. They were selected by their peers in recognition of their outstanding leadership, service and dedication to their students, staff and school communities.

FBISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre joined Chief of Schools Dr. Joe Rodriguez and Assistant Superintendents Mary Ellen Eidson and Dr. Kwabena Mensah in surprising the principals with the news and a bouquet of flowers at their campuses.

Bogle, the District’s Elementary Principal of the Year, has 25 years of experience in education. She served as principal of Highlands Elementary for eight years prior to taking on the leadership role at Commonwealth in 2015. Her philosophy in education centers around the fact that all students have the potential to learn and be successful in life.

“As a school leader, I believe educators should provide students with the necessary skills for life-long learning, as well as the ability to maximize their overall achievement potential,” said Bogle.

Bogle also believes it is necessary to foster an atmosphere of love, trust and learning for

FBISD’s 2018 Secondary Principal of the Year Dr. Cecilia Crear pictured with Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre. each one in the school’s community – whether it be students, staff and parents.

Crear, FBISD’s Secondary Principal of the Year, has more than 20 years of education experience. She has been principal at Bush for six years, and previously served as Associate Principal of Instruction at Alief Taylor High School.

Crear believes that educators must provide students with a school environment conducive to learning.

“It is our job as educators to

provide an environment where students can reach their maximum potential,” said Crear.

“The key to sustaining a strong environment is creating a culture of building genuine relationships, high expectations, and celebrating achievements. If you ask any farmer, they will tell you that in order to reap a bountiful harvest, you need good soil. For me, that soil is the culture, and with a strong culture, students will always experience Success and Nothing Less!”

Josh LaRocca, Jenn LaRocca,Chris Roberts, Lisa Roberts,Keith Borgfeldt, Stacy Borgfeldt, Leisa Winters, Jimmy Winters, Christine Smith and Jeff Smith.

“These gifted and talented and Jessica Williams.

Committee members in- individuals give countless From Page 1 cluded: Stephanie Dobbs, hours planning and preparing “The goal of the evening Katie Harris, Tiffany Harris, for this event which benefits was clear. We were all there Leah Henley, Monica Hold- our school. It is an amazing to benefit the students, and it’s en, Kelly Ivey, Vickie Kel- journey to watch the transforexciting to see our families ley, Catherine Kubala, Haley mation from an idea/theme to give so generously and sup- Millis, Tiffany Newton, Tracy the fabulous event we experiport the mission of Fort Bend Pipes, Tiffany Tyler and Janet enced Saturday night.

Christian Academy.”

“Thank you for all of your Varkey.

Guests enjoyed hors “We could not have had a dedication and commitment to d’oeuvres, miniature golf, din- successful gala without the our children and our school. It ner and dancing. help of our incredible parent is truly an honor and a priviThe gala chairs included: volunteers and FBCA staff,” lege to be a part of this marJenn LaRocca, Vicki Vaughn Vicki Vaughn said. velous team.”

Gala

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 21, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for the addition of “No Parking, Stopping, or Standing” signs on University Park Drive in Cinco Ranch, 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.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, Precinct 1.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* OPENING DATE OF March 13, 2018 AT 2:00 p.m. ******* Request for Proposal for the provision of Veterinarian Services for City Animal Control Center RFP # 18-167 Veterinarian Services for City Animal Control Center Commodity Code: 961-86 Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on March 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Responses, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.

City of Missouri City Public Hearing A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Missouri City to receive comments for or against proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding: 1) Violations and penalties The public hearing is scheduled: DATE: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: City Council Chambers (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) Missouri City, Texas Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or you may call 281-403-8541.

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Monday, March 5, 2018, there will be held, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City of Missouri City City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, a public hearing relating to the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 19 for tax abatement purposes. The proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 19 is located within the Park 8Ninety commercial subdivision and north of Buffalo Run Park, south of U.S. Highway 90A, east of South Cravens Road, and west of Beltway 8 in Missouri City, Texas. The proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 19 is depicted below. Any interested person is entitled to speak and present evidence for or against the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 19.

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on May 11, 2017 in cause numbered 17-DCV239726 styled WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. vs.

Domenick Demasi, in which a judgment was rendered on June 4, 2015 in favor of WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. for the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred One Dollars and Ninety Six Cents ($1,401.96); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on January 31, 2018 and will on March 6, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Domenick Demasi to and in the following described Real Property LOT 37, IN BLOCK 02, OF WATERSIDE ESTATES, SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER Slide No. 1951/B, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLOOR EETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND TX 77469 DATE: MARCH 6, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Dep. Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on DEC 18, 2017 in cause numbered 15-DCV227164 styled THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF THE HIGHLANDS vs. JOSEPH C. SCHMITTGENS, in which a judgment was rendered on NOV 14, 2017 in favor of THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF THE HIGHLANDS for the sum of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Eighty Four Cents ($10428.84); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on JAN 18, 2018 and will on Mar 6, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of JOSEPH C. SCHMITTGENS to and in the following described Real Property LOT FIFTY-EIGHT(58),LESS THE EAST FIVE FEET BLOCK SEVEN (7) OF THE HIGHLANDS,SECTION THREE(3) A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 15 THE PLAT RECORDS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF THE HIGHLANDS. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON , RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MARCH 6 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

AUTOMOBILE: Lexus NX 300h

By BARBARA FULENWIDER When the Lexus NX was introduced in 2014, it offered crossover-luxury-vehicle customers a stylish compact with driving dynamics and excellent fuel efficiency. Not even Lexus could have predicted it would outperform sales forecasts in all three of its markets around the world— North America, Europe and China.

So for the 2018 NX, the entire front fascia has been refreshed and is now sleeker. The new NX’s available headlamps with triple projectors give the SUV a sportier look. The rear also got some refinements. The lower rear bumper cover now involves elements of the grille’s tegrated into the NX’s revised NX Hybrid, a slotted sectional spindle motif and features larger bumper cover design and new piece with an L-shaped satin chrome-tipped exhaust tips in- rear underbody spoiler. For the chrome border blends into the underbody spoiler.

The interior of the new NX FORT BEND COUNTY has a larger available display on COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT the center dashboard, which has FY 2018 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN grown from seven inches to 10.3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING inches. Also, the HVAC control To build and strengthen new partnerships with State and local governments and the panel has been simplified by reprivate 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 placing the small section of butDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment tons with four toggle switches.

Partnerships (HOME) Programs. Fort Bend County is in the process of developing its FY 2018 Nearly all the controls and Consolidated Annual Action Plan. switches inside the new NX, A public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the William including the drive mode selecB. Travis Building, 301 Jackson St., 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas to receive tor, shift knob and door handles, comments from the public regarding the housing and community development needs of now have a metallic satin finlow- and moderate-income persons such as homeless individuals and families; persons ish. On the center console, the with special needs (the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, remote touch interface pad has physically disabled, persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, and persons with HIV/AIDS); been enlarged and redesigned the housing needs of renters and owners; community needs such as anti-crime, economic for easier operation, and the development, infrastructure, planning and administration, public facilities, public services, senior programs, youth programs; and other nonhousing community development needs. palm rest has been reshaped for The public is encouraged to attend and to submit comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community maximum wrist comfort. The Development Director, 301 Jackson St., Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469. Comments will be wireless charger tray is larger incorporated into the draft FY 2018 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, as appropriate. and the USB ports have been The Fort Bend County CDBG, HOME, and ESG Request for Proposals (RFPs) will be more optimally positioned in available on Friday, February 23, 2018. An information session for CDBG, HOME, and ESG the center console, and their Program applicants will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the William B. amperage has been increased Travis Building, 301 Jackson St., 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas. Questions from for faster charging. applicants will be answered at this meeting. Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 a.m.

The 2018 NX adds the conThursday, March 29, 2018. For more information, please call Carol Borrego at (281) 341-4410. venience of a foot-operated rear Persons with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities hatch. Placing or kicking up a 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 foot toward a sensor beneath with physical disabilities. Spanish language translators are available at the meeting for the rear-bumper cover opens or persons with Limited English Proficiency. Persons requiring other language translators must closes the electrically actuated contact the department at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (281) 341-4410 to request rear door. translation services for the meeting.

Powering the NX 300—formerly called the NX 200t—will be Lexus’ 2.0-liter inline-4, CONDADO DE FORT BEND while the NX 300h’s hybrid DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO DE LA COMUNIDAD drivetrain will continue with PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL DE 2018 a 2.5-liter inline-4 combined AVISO PÚBLICO with a pair of electric motors.

En conformidad con el Departamento de Desarrollo Urbano de Viviendas (HUD), el Condado de Fort Bend esta preparando un Plan de Acción para el año fiscal 2018, 1 de Horsepower is 154 at 4,400 Septiembre -31 de Agosto. Este plan requiere una sumisión singular consolidado para rpms and torque is 152 at 4,400 planear y aplicar a los fondos federales Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), rpms. Total system power is Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) y HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.

194 horsepower. Fuel economy Habrá una audiencia pública para recibir comentarios del público sobre las necesidades is 33 in the city and 30 on the de la comunidad y para asistir en la preparación sobre las prioridades del Plan de Acción highway. The wheels are 17 inch Anual de 2018 el Jueves, 8 de Marzo de 2018, a las 10 de la mañana, en el edificio William B. Travis, 301 Jackson St., 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas.

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 final.

Aplicaciones para los fondos CDBG, HOME y ESG serán disponibles el Viernes, 23 de Febrero. Una audiencia pública para responder será el Jueves, 22 de Marzo de 2018, a las 10 de la mañana en el edificio, William B. Travis, 301 Jackson St., 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas. Propuestas deben ser entregadas para las 11 de la mañana el Jueves, 29 de Marzo de 2018. Para información, favor de llamar a Carol Borrego a 281-341-4410.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on August 17, 2017 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 16-DCV-236815 in favor of the plaintiff- HUNTERS PARK HOMEONERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 6,710.92 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on December 28th, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday March 6, 2018 at the County Court house 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)- DAMIAN GUILLEN had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK SIX (6), OF HUNTERS PARK, SECTION ONE (1), PATIO HOMES, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE 17 OF THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1455 WILLOW WISP DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489 (PROPERTY).

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.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Owens Road for the addition of “No Stopping” signs between FM 1464 and SH99, Precinct 4.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June 30, 2016 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV-228415 in favor of the plaintiff- HUNTERS PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 8,060.16 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on December 28TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday March 6, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant ( s) - BRIAN E. OVERSTREET had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 10, IN BLOCK 4, OF HUNTERS PARK, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE 17 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1438 HUNTERS PARK DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489 (PROPERTY).

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.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 17, 2017 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17 -DCV -241495 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND N0.5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 7,207.4 7++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 2”d, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday March 6, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of en O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- PAMELA S. HICKS had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 39, IN BLOCK 29, OF MISSION BEND, SECTION SIX (6), A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 269, PAGE 97 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7302 LA GRANADA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083 (PROPERTY) 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.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

aluminum and the tires are all season.

While the NX’s straight-line performance continues, significant improvements include retuned springs, stabilizer bars and bushings for greater response and steady cornering.

Also, new shock absorbers produce an even smoother ride and the adaptive variable suspension offers a range of up to 650 instantaneous compression and damping adjustments (up from 30) for enhanced control and overall handling stability.

Cargo space is 53.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded and is 16.8 cubic feet with the rear seats up. Max towing is 1,500 lbs. The new NX includes a pre-collision system, radar cruise control system, lane departure alert and automatic high beam.

The Lexus NX 300h test drive comes standard with an eight-speaker display audio system with HD Radio w/ iTunes, Tagging and Real Time Traffic and Weather, Satellite radio and remote touch interface. It also includes eight-way power front seats, power folding outside mirrors, manual reclining folding 60/40 rear seat, smart access entry system with push button start/stop, electronic auto dimming inside rear view mirror and a myriad of safety systems. With all of this the MSRP is $38,335.

Options included a comfort package that is full of safety systems, 18-inch wheels and all season tires, parking assist with auto brake, power tilt and slide moonroof and leather heated steering wheel. The total with options was $42,220.

Yes, the Lexus NX 300h is a beauty to ride and drive. It is most comfortable and has standout style. By all means test drive this honey of an SUV before buying anything else.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Vista, Section 20, Precinct 2.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 03, 2017 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-238563 in favor of the plaintiff- PARK AT MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 8,777.74 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 2nd, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday March 6, 2018 at the County Court house 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)-MARY QUASHIE had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 07, BLOCK 02, OF PARK AT MISSION GLEN, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE No. 2286B AND 2287 A OF THE MAP OF RECORDS FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 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.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

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