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HOLI 2010. Indian festival of Holi, known as Festival of Colors, hosted by Masala Radio 1480AM, the Gujarati Samaj of Houston and the India Culture Centre will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m – 4 p.m. at Sugar Land’s Oyster Creek Park. Last year over 9000 revelled in colored powder, as the youth exhausted unspent energy from the winter. Guests took breaks to watch colorful Indian dances on the Main Stage and flocked to delicious Indian food booths while younger kids remained glued to the free activities such as giant slide and rock climbing wall. This year, the event will once again be hosted by long time Sugar Land resident Sunil Thakkar, main host of Texas’ popular Indian Radio Station Masala Radio 1480 AM. The Hindu Festival of Holi celebrates the triumph of Good over Evil through a symbolic Holi Bonfire. Holi has traditionally served as the Spring Festival, as people across the country shake off winter blues and are instantly forgiven for color-throwing pranks. For more details, contact Masala Radio 1480AM at 281-277-6874 or visit www.masalaradio.net. The event is free.
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Fort Bend Independent asked Rick Miller and Mike Gibson, candidates for the Fort Bend County Republican Party Chair, in the March 2 primary election, to respond to questions so that Republican voters can get to know the candidates better. Following is the response given by the candidates. Describe your political philosophy as a Republican. Rick Miller: I believe in the principles stated in the Republican Party of Texas Platform. Having served on the Platform Committee, I am a Conservative Republican in every sense of the words Conservative and Republican. But I also believe in not measuring others against my personal beliefs and philosophy. The vast majority of Republicans in FBC support 90 percent of the Conservative Principles espoused in the Platform. I am very proud of the country and I was honored to serve this country for 30 years in the military.
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Mike Gibson: I am a Reagan Conservative who believes that when freed from government oppression, ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
previous activities for the Party include: State Platform Committee Member 2008; Precinct Chairman 4119, 2006-2008; member of Executive Committee Finance, By-Laws and Ethics Committees; member of Senatorial Convention Credentials and Resolutions Committees; member of the Mighty Texas Strike
Describe your activities in the local GOP. Miller: Since November 2007, I have served as the Chairman of the Republican Party. My
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Republicans outpace Democrats in early voting Republicans continue to outpace Democrats in early voting turnout in Fort Bend County. Countywide, 6,732 Fort Bend voters have voted early in seven days. In the first six days of early voting 3,927 Republican and 1,658 Democrats have cast ballots at Fort Bend County’s 17 early voting sites in the party primary elections. In addition to those who have voted in person, the Fort Bend County Elections office has sent 3,647 ballots to eligible voters who have requested
a ballot by mail. Of these, 1,674 Republican and 48 Democratic ballots have been returned to the Elections Office. On Monday, the seventh day of early voting, 1147 Fort Bend Voters cast early ballots. Missouri City Community Center saw the largest turnout with 164 bringing their seven day total to 845. After seven days of balloting the First Colony Conference Center has had the most ballots cast with 988. On the first day of early
voting on Feb. 16 in Fort Bend County 972 voters cast ballots. The two busiest sites in Fort Bend were the Missouri City Community Center and The First Colony Conference Center where 131 ballots were cast at each. The overall turnout compares favorably with the March 2006 primary when 522 ballots were cast on the first day, but lags behind March 2008 when 2,654 voted on the opening day, Fort Bend See VOTE, Page 2 See VOTE, Page 2
Sylvia Morgan, left, Janis Chescheir, Susan Wagner, Robin Hicks, Awardee Glenda Gundermann, Nelda McGee, Kelly McCulley, Jackie Hasselmeier, and Linda Drapp. —Photo by Julius Baumann. Sugar Land City Secretary Glenda Gundermann received the Community Builder Award, presented by the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge at an event on Feb. 15. Gundermann has been City Secretary of Sugar Land since 1983. She brings over 45 years of municipal experience to the position, including over 26 years with the city and over 4 years with the municipal utility district that served the Sug-
ar Creek Subdivision prior to being annexed into the city. As city secretary, Gundermann, is dedicated to uphold the integrity of public service by providing professional leadership and ensuring that all initiatives under her direction remain aligned with the vision statement, guiding principles, goals and objectives of the City of Sugar Land and in support of open and responsible governmental processes, according to the
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award citation. Throughout the years Gundermann has recognized the valuable resource found in networking, linking either directly or indirectly with other entities, serving as state President in 2000 of Texas Municipal Clerks Association Board of Directors, Salt Grass Chapter Municipal Clerks Association President and Board of Directors, and actively involved in professional organizations on the international, state and local level. What Gundermann likes best about her job is: The variety of challenges and situations presented to her on almost a daily basis and building relationships. The best advice she has received is: the foundation has been built now it is up to you to add strength to the framework with your talents and abilities.
Clements High School Stars Dance Team swept The Houston Regional Dance Competition Saturday February 13th at Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena. The Team took home a total of 21 awards including the highest honors of Super Sweepstakes, for both the Dance Officers, and Team. Dance Officers Stephanie Malloy (Colonel); Deja Heckard (Lt. Colonel); Megan Short (Lt. Colonel); Christina Dillion (Captain); Natalie Jung (Captain); and Tansy Stobert (Captain), also won in other categories such as Lyrical Choreography Award, Jazz Choreography Award, Modern Choreography Award, Best In Class Officers, Outstanding Technique, and Winner’s Circle. The winnings for the entire team were, Super Sweepstakes, Lyrical Choreography Award, Jazz Choreography Award, Modern Choreography Award, Military Choreography Award, Outstanding Technique (Top Score), High Point Lyrical, High Point Jazz, High Point Modern, High Point Military, Best in Class, and Winner’s Circle. Officer Megan Short placed 4th for her Senior Soloist dance, and the ensemble for “Only You” placed 2nd in large ensemble. Pictured: Front Row (l to r), Clements Stars Director Chelsea Harrison, Assistant Director Michelle Barth, and the Clements Stars Dance Team.
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City interested in rail, not park and ride, says Missouri City mayor By BARBARA FULENWIDER At a special Missouri City Council meeting on Feb. 15 Mayor Allen Owen said that U.S. Rep. Al Green is on board to make sure the Hwy. 90A commuter rail project goes through. The current proposal is to bring commuter rail from the Fannin Street station to the intersection of Hwy. 90A and Beltway 8. Owen said Green has committed to meeting with the county judge and will work to get Houston Mayor Annise Parker onboard. The mayor also unequivocally stated that Missouri City is not interested in a park and ride but is only interested in commuter rail, which Owen, Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella and Rosenberg Mayor Joe Gurecky have been working to get for the past 10 years. Currently the Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) is looking at property for a park and ride and future rail station at Sam Houston Tollway and U.S. 90A but the
residents of Fondren Park oppose it because they believe it would create heavy traffic on their two-lane neighborhood streets. Why Missouri City is seeing a little action on additional transit options from Metro is because in 2003 Missouri City voters approved a special referendum that approved a number of Metro transit issues including one that would come from the Fannin Street station eight miles to a Missouri City station. The referendum passed but “since then,” Owen said, “we have really heard very little about this project.” Owen also reminded all that Union Pacific, which has tracks paralleling U.S. 90A, “has made it very clear that they will not share tracks with commuter rail. “This forces Metro to look at purchasing their own right of way. Because Missouri City is the only city in Fort Bend County that is a member of Metro, they are only currently looking at it going to our city,” Owen said.
The mayor also said that in Metro’s talks with him “they mentioned that with a station at Beltway 8 and 90A there has to be adequate parking for commuters and that is where the talk of a park and ride lot surfaced. “I have made it very clear that Missouri City is not interest in just seeing a big park and ride lot built without the rail piece with it.” The mayor noted that in Dallas/Fort Worth and other major U.S. cities commuter rail stations have attracted retail shopping, service businesses, restaurants and entertainment venues, all of which provide cities with more sales taxes. “The main concern of the citizens is that such a development not impact the residential street traffic that already exists through Fondren Park and adjacent subdivisions. We do not want to route everything through these neighborhoods. It would be much more desirable to force traffic to 90A and the feeder roads of Beltway 8 as the entrances to the commuter rail facility,”
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Owen said. Eunice Reiter, a former city council member and now president of the Fondren Park Community Improvement Association, said anyone who talks about it in her neighborhood “is extremely concerned. “We know that the city can’t physically do anything about where Metro chooses to put a rail station but, of course, we’re hoping Metro is willing to listen. If they are then perhaps they will realize the city is upset, the residents are upset, plus the better place to put this is on the west side of the Beltway.” Owen said, “Metro is a governmental agency that does not need our approval to do this project. What we seek is to be a good partner with them in finally bringing commuter rail to our city and the development that could come with it. Hopefully, we are now beginning to see the reality of it happening and eventually going all the way to Rosenberg.”
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Sidewalk row simmers in Missouri City’s First Colony By BARBARA FULENWIDER Sidewalks are still a problem for homeowners in some Missouri City. A Missouri City homeowner had problems closing on his house because the buyer wanted the sidewalk repaired and the driveway next door replaced prior to closing. That was almost a year ago. At the time of the closing, Missouri City had work orders issued to replace the sidewalks in
front of three houses on Double Lake Drive in Lake Colony. The work still hasn’t been done because the city ordinance says the problem that caused the sidewalk to buckle or crack has to be resolved first. In First Colony, the sidewalk problems are blamed on tree roots and removing a tree is expensive so the new owner of the house thinks the tree removal should be done by the First Colony Community Association (FCCA).
First Colony thinks otherwise. Sherrie Knoepfel, executive director of FCCA, said the issues have been “predominantly a Missouri City issue because the city makes it one. When First Colony was developed the developer required street trees be planted in Sugar Land and Missouri City. “Missouri City just recently accepted responsibility for repairing sidewalks,” which had been the responsibility of homeowners. To repair the sidewalk,
Knoepfel said, “it may require mitigation of street trees and if a tree has to be removed they (the homeowner) has to replace it with something else. A tree can be replaced in another part of the yard but it depends on the situation.” She said there are more than 27,000 street trees in First Colony. “For years it was no problem, because they weren’t mature. Tree roots need air and moisture so they grow under (sidewalks)
and then come out. They suck the moisture out of the soil and then the sidewalks fail and that’s why I have a problem with Missouri City putting the problem on the trees. “With Sugar Land there’s no ordinance about having to replace trees. The homeowner may or may not have to replace it. Every situation is different now. We look at everything on an individual basis now, on a case by case basis. We do love our trees
out here.” As for the failed sidewalks on Double Lake Drive she said, “It appears that the concrete work was not up to par. I don’t know who did it or when it was done – long before there were any city specifications for concrete. All the driveways and sidewalks have problems in that neighborhood. There’s probably not two inches of cement on the sidewalks and no structural reinforcement,” See SIDEWALK, Page 4
ENDORSEMENTS FOR HEALEY (partial list)
KEEP THE 28 YEAR CRIME FIGHTER THE HEAD OF YOUR D.A.’S OFFICE!
Healey’s EXPERIENCE and SUCCESS is the difference! Dear Citizens of Fort Bend County, It is an honor serving you during these 28 years as a prosecutor, 17 of which have been while performing the duties of District Attorney, managing the largest law office in Fort Bend County. To keep the D.A.’s office running effectively, one needs experience which my opponents lack. Neither has ever prosecuted a criminal. One is a family law attorney whose heart belongs to defending criminals. The other has a heart which belongs to his 19 year Tax/CPA practice. One has always been a solo practitioner, the other has one partner. Because they know so little about my office, they have run a campaign heavily laced with distortions and fabrications. I will stand on my record in seeking your continued support. Those who know it, and who can objectively assess it are included within this advertisement. My record as D.A. has been dedicated to both serving and protecting the public. I ask for, and would feel privileged to have your vote, in order to continue the progress we have made during the last seventeen years.
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“John Healey knows the job and has done it well. There’s an old saying: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’ That’s why we should keep John Healey as our D.A.” ALLEN OWEN - Mayor of Missouri City “In looking at the sum total of the 17 years that John Healey has done the job of District Attorney, he has done a fine job. He and his staff vigorously work to protect our citizens and truly care about victims of crime. John has earned our continued support.” ERNIE TAYLOR - Former Sugar Land Police Chief “You want a District Attorney to be honest, fair, tough and accessible. John Healey is all of those things and he demands the same from his prosecutors. For 17 years he has been a D.A. who has made us proud.” JOE GURECKY - Mayor of Rosenberg “John Healey is a true champion for children. During the thirteen years that I have been associated with Child Advocates of Fort Bend, seven of which were spent as the Executive DIrector, John demonstrated a strong committment to protecting and gaining justice for several thousand abused children. With his highly qualified team of specialized child abuse prosecutors, John Healey has made the protection of Fort Bend County’s children a high priority.” SUSIE MOSELEY - Former Executive Director, Child Advocates of Fort Bend The following people and association have endorsed me and know my record as District Attorney - Mayor Charles Jessup - City of Meadows Place - Mayor Allen Owen - Missouri City - Mayor Margie Krenek - Village of Pleak - Mayor Joe Gurecky - City of Rosenberg - Mayor Leonard Scarcella - City of Stafford - Police Chief Mark Hopkins - Katy ISD THE MISSOURI CITY POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION
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Dorothy Nall Sue Nease Terry Nehls Toni Nelson Billie Neuhaus Bettye Newberry Linda Newsome Johnson D.L. Oglesby Mayor Allen & Jane Owen Lorretta Owen Herb & Jan Owens Mike Parsons Naren & Hansa Patel Hiren & Stuti Patel Manoosh Penrose Will Perry Thomas & Carolina Pfeiffer Herb & Maxine Phelan Ralph & Barbara Piazzo John Pizzitola Steve & Nancy Porter Danielle Prihoda Ahmed Rabie Nader Rabie Dr. A. & Shantha Raghuthaman Sammy & Terese Raia Dick Raines Rudy Ramirez Bob & Yvonne Ramsey Dwight & Neta Recht Gerald & Wendy Reece Michael & Jackie Reichek Felipe Rendon Andy Reyes Manny Reyes Gloria Reyes Jim Rice Mike & Cynthia Richards Sherry Robinson Sam Rodriquez Tom & Sue Roe Tony & Pam Roehe Audra Roehe Len & Arlene Rolsen Joseph Romano Michael & Lettie Rose Debra Ross Dr. David & Debbie Rothschild Steven & Rhoda Saka Sandra Salas Angela Sanford Mattie Sanford Natalie Sarfin Lesleigh Saunders Mayor Leonard Scarcella Gloria Scheffler Mike & Judith Schmid Linda Schoonmaker Bill & Debbie Schwer Dinesh & Hemanti Shah Sonny & Rashmi Sharma Jim & Tracey Shaw Ed & Gretchen Sheridan Sheila Shifferly David & Tracy Short Dan & Linda Shultz Mary Anne Simicek Mike & Marla Siwierka Samuel J. Spritzer Dotti Spurrier Tracy Stamman Wayne Stark Carl Stephens Steve Stewart Tom & Pat Stewart Michael & Connie Stone Steven Stone Jill Stotts Jeffrey Strange Thomas & Johnnie Kay Suter P.J.K. Swati Jeff Tallas Ernie & Margie Taylor Hank & Susan Taylor Cliff & Roberta Terrell Susan Tew Dr. Stanley & Lila Thompson Gay Thompson Dell & Suzy Toelkes David & Claudia Vasquez Christina Villarreal Liz Villarreal Celena Vinson Bob & Marcia Vogelsang Jim & Pam Vollmer Tulani Washington Ray Wathen Wes Wauson & Kimberley Renshaw Craig & Terry Weathers Steve & Robin Weltman S. Scott & KK West James White Hugh Whitlock Kenneth Whitt George & Shanti Willy Wes & Tanya Wittig Butch Wolfolk and Regina Hall Robert Wolter Daniel Wong Brian & Suzanne Wood David & Emma Wood David Wood Pat & Ann Worrell Phyllis Worsham Bob & Jackie Yack John & Elena Zaccaria Yousuf Zakaria
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Opinion The View From Sugar Land Candidates flock to Sugar Land By RUSSELL C. JONES Sugar Land’s stature as a significant political force in Texas was on display last week as all three candidates for the Republican nomination for governor made local appearances. First on the scene was Debra Medina, who presented herself as the outsider looking in on big time politics. An activist from Wharton, the governor’s race is her first try for elective office. Medina addressed a Chamber of Commerce gathering of about 100 at its office. Medina addressed only two subjects in detail. She proposed the elimination of the property tax, and she criticized the level of the State’s indebtedness. Unfortunately for anyone trying to follow her logic, she conflated the two concepts, attempting to show that somehow reducing the State’s debt is related to the abolition of local property taxes. Questioned after her speech, she admitted that the two are essentially unrelated, but failed to clarify the tie suggested by her comments. Agreeing that her plan had a few “wrinkles,” such as how cities, counties, school districts and water districts would be funded in the absence of property taxes, Medina advocated instead an increase in sales taxes by “a percent or two.” A couple of hours later, Medina apparently “imploded” her candidacy when she was unable to articulate a belief that terrorists, rather than the U.S. government, had been responsible for the 9/11 attacks during an interview with Glenn Beck before a national radio audience. After becom-
Russell Jones ing a serious candidate, Medina’s comments put her campaign on the fast track back to the fringe, according to one Texas commentator. Kay Bailey Hutchison appeared before about 150 Sugar Land businessmen at Safari Texas. Always personable, the Senator again failed to do what she must do during her campaign for governor: explain why Republicans should boot out an incumbent Republican in favor of another, who would have to vacate her Senate seat if she won and risk allowing it to be turned over to a Democrat. The Senator was again critical of two of Perry’s most unpopular proposals: the Trans Texas Corridor and HPV inoculations for young school girls. She seemed to suggest that the two issues are still on the table and that her opponent is still advocating them. As State Rep.Charlie Howard noted to this councilmember later that evening, the legislature put a stake into the heart of both programs a year ago, and neither will ever show any life again. Hutchison added vague promises of ethics reform and
term limits to her gubernatorial wish list, but failed to inspire the crowd to rise up against Perry in her favor. Perry himself attracted a crowd of 600 or so Chamber of Commerce members at the Marriott. Having come a long way since his days as a legislator vying for his first state-wide office as Agriculture Commissioner, the governor articulated a solid path of success for the state during the recent economic downturn, particularly as compared to other states whose economic woes are as much self-generated as produced by Washington. Calling California, Michigan and New Jersey by name, Perry found it easy to compare our state to others around the nation. Perry gloried in his decision two days earlier of filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for its planned designation of CO2 as an environmental pollutant. Perry beamed with pride as the audience applauded his action and vowed to “defend Texas’ environmental successes against federal overreach.” Regardless of the true merits of the EPA’s action or Perry’s lawsuit, he is probably right that just filing the case will enhance his re-election chances. All three candidates consider Sugar Land and Fort Bend County as critical to the success of their campaigns. Voters who came out to see them can themselves take pride in participating in the democratic process. Jones is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Sugar Land and serves as Councilman for District 3. He was first elected to the City Council in 2003. He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.
Musings: Community vegetable gardening By Janice Scanlan Judging from the overflow crowd at Enchanted Forest Saturday, there’s a real interest among “urban gardeners” in growing vegetables. And Tom Leroy of Agri Services didn’t disappoint with his information on growing, preventing pests, harvesting and getting the most production from a tomato garden. Comparing varieties for taste and production, Tom hit the nail on the head of why many of us attended—there’s just no contest between the taste of the “least tasty” home grown tomato and the best store bought. Learning about the stage of picking and what constitutes a “vine ripe” tomato provides some insight. Those expensive “vine ripes” are picked green in stage one when no flavor is set and “reddened” by a hormone applied during shipping. No wonder local produce stands and farmers’ markets are cropping up all over urban areas. My friend in Seattle, who has an organic vegetable farm, says you can yield $6070 per acre when you’re properly set up. She supplies two markets and has a shareholder system for seasonal customers. Unfortunately, for the urban gardener like me between buildings, fences and trees, not having the necessary 8 hours of full sun, dramatically reduces crop yield—like the difference between 10 pounds
Janice Scanlan per plant and 40-60 pounds. And that brings us to a topic of great interest for health and the good taste of fresh food— the community garden. Much to his credit, Howard Dunlap of Quail Valley Proud has developed a vegetable garden at Lantern Lane Elementary that serves that community. Now a larger, more open to the public garden is in its infancy. Using educational resources supplied by Urban Harvest, Master Gardener Renee Brown is working on a large community garden. As the Urban Harvest people said, there are areas thorughout the community at schools, churches and vacant lots. It’s finding them and having the will and volunteers to get the garden going and keep it running. Dr. Charles Murphy and Heritage Baptist Church on Murphy Road in Missouri City have a tract of land ideal for this purpose
which will include vegetable, herb, fruit and citrus gardens comprising six large plots. A composting operation will provide an outlet for recycling garden leaves, lawn clippings and other waste as well as non-animal / noncooked food vegetable and fruit scraps. Harvesting rain in a nearby pond could be one water source. Having a parking lot as well as access for vehicles working the garden is another benefit of the location. Renee’s vision for the garden is one that will build community relationships through working the garden, providing food for those in need, and a source for fresh, nutritious food for those who become shareholders through giving their time and talent or provide funding. She says, “There’s nothing like gardening and working in a garden to bring people together. It’s important to have places for people to meet for a common purpose. The beauty of the garden is its produce for the shareholders to enjoy.” Her enthusiasm and good will are infectious. Imagine a ready supply source for the Missouri City Farmers Market discussed during the last bond issue? If you are interested in helping shape this exciting venture, contact Renee Brown at 713-444-0061 or write to me at open.space@earthlink. net.
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GOP From Page 1 Force in 2004 in Pittsburgh PA supporting the reelection of President Bush. Gibson: I have been involved in the local party since 1993 as a precinct chairman, candidate, volunteer, election judge, Senatorial convention officer and delegate and State convention alternate, delegate and officer. Over my 17 years of service to the local party, I have worked at the party headquarters, walked both my precinct and most of the county for candidates ranging from presidential to local candidates. Why do you want to become the county GOP chairman? Miller: It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the County Chairman. I am volunteering to serve again in this capacity to continue the significant progress we have made the past two years…we have brought financial integrity, full accountability, trust and total transparency in all of our activities. While we have work to do, with a dedicated group of Precinct Chairs and volunteers, I know we can do great work to continue to build, grow, educate and convert many likeminded people to our Conservative cause. Gibson: I am running for County Chairman because our party has become complacent and inactive. In the past two years, we have published one party newsletter during a time of historic attacks on our financial and personal freedoms. We have abdicated the responsibility to the Tea Party. I am not willing to allow the party to become irrelevant. Do you have any action plan for the local party? Miller: My vision for the RPFBC is contained in the following key points: 1.Continue to strengthen and grow the Party through the education and understanding of our mission and conservative values 2.Continue to build the respect, accountability, trust, integrity and transparency of the Party leadership with the voters 3.Continue to grow the number of Precinct Chairs and volunteers. 4.Continue to outreach to ALL conservative voters in the County 5.Welcome increased involvement of like-minded conservatives in building a strong grassroots effort across the County 6.Educate and inform ALL citizens about the conservative principles that are the foundation of our Party 7.Continue building trust and confidence within the Party 8.Keep the Republican Party the overwhelming Party of choice in FBC. I also began a strategic planning process for the Party in 2009 that contains the following 6 objectives: 1.Solidify the base and grow the Party 2.Improve the financial standing of the Party 3.Develop a sustaining leadership for the Party 4.Establish a Permanent Headquarters (HQ) 5.Establishment of a Federal PAC 6.Increase the Republican Leadership in Elected Office Gibson: I will establish monthly Executive Committee
Sidewalk From Page 3 no structural reinforcement,” Knoepfel said. One of the homeowners with a broken sidewalk on Double Lake Drive has put up an orange barrier warning neighbors not to use the sidewalk. Knoepfel said the barrier has been up for more than a year so FCCA wants it taken down, the tree removed and the sidewalk fixed.
meetings which will be advertised in the local media outlets. I will run the EC meetings as a business meeting. The agenda will be sent electronically to those who desire and paper to those who do not have access to a computer. We will open up the distribution list to anyone who wants the notice. Any motion that is on the agenda along with the treasurer’s report and minutes of the last meeting will be included in the meeting notice and on the website to ensure full transparency. With the EC’s approval, the Events, Precinct Development and Communications committees membership will be unlimited and will allow for members other than EC. What do you think are the reasons for the poor participation of minorities in the local Republican Party activities? How will you tackle this situation? Miller: Based on recent statistics, FBC appears to be a minority neutral county. So this issue is really about the people who may not vote with the Republicans. There are several reasons for this, including blindly following the direction of the Democrats and most importantly, not understanding what we Republicans stand for in our values and guiding principles. But I believe we can connect with these people because of these values that most of the various ethnic and cultural groups share with our family and conservative principles. We have developed a plan to reach out to each of these groups in the next two years, using the help of the Raging Elephants organization, the leaders of the Fort Bend Chinese American Association and others. Our target is the 2012 election cycle. Gibson: There is a lack of direction, no long-term plan for outreach and a lack of understanding of the important issues of each minority group. In order to bring people into the party, we must reach out. I was told 8 years ago that Republicans never come to the African-American community so why should they become Republicans. Inactivity will be the death of the Party! With EC approval, I will form a task force of EC members, leaders from the minority communities and elected officials to develop a strategy for engaging the large minority communities within FB County. I will submit an amended budget to devote real resources to tackle this long overdue task. No more talk without solid action! What is your opinion about the local Tea Party movement? Miller: The Fort Bend and Katy Tea-Party activities are very important to raising awareness about what our Federal, State and Local governments are doing and then getting people to stand –up, show-up and speak-up against unconstitutional actions, expanded role of government in corporate America and in the lives of Americans, and excessive spending and increased taxes. What many people do not know is that the RPFBC actually spearheaded the first Tea-Party event on April 15, 2009 in Sugar Land, attended by over 4000 people. It was my leadership and coordination of this event with new Tea-Party activists that actually began the movement in Fort Bend County. Gibson: I am very supportive of the Tea Party Movement. The Republican Party would not feel threatened if we are doing our job of sending constitutional conservatives to elective office and then “We’re sending him a new letter saying, ‘Look, you really need to let Missouri City fix your sidewalk but we’re not going to remove the tree’.” She also said she may have her compliance team meet with the homeowner. “We’re going to try to facilitate a good outcome on this. We want to get the situation resolved and make sure all the neighbors are happy and that the homeowners have been treated fairly.” In January Missouri City
hold them accountable. This is the area in which we have fallen down. We have sent people to both Austin and Washington who have run as conservatives but governed as liberals. Because they are Republicans, we have not held them accountable. Furthermore, we have stood on the sidelines watching as the momentum and excitement was building and failed to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the rising awareness of the electorate. Do you think the Tea Party activists should remain independent or become a part of the GOP? Miller: I believe the Tea-Party people can stay independent for now, but at some point the linkage to a Conservative Republican Party will occur if we are to be successful in electing the “right people, who when elected, will do the right things for the right reasons” – that is, act and vote with our Constitution in mind and keeping the government in check while lowering the burdens placed on the states and the people. One important issue is that we can stand-up a third party or I believe we will perpetuate the Liberals in office if we do. We have seen the results of this a few years ago. Gibson: I firmly believe they should remain independent. We should work with the leadership of the Tea Party movement to help each other, sending information about events they are sponsoring to our distribution and asking them to do the same with our EC meetings, precinct and senatorial conventions, special programs or party events. We share much of the same core values of limited government, strict constitutional judiciary, States Rights and individual freedom. Concluding statement. Miller: I am a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and for 30 years was a Naval officer and carrier aviator, with 3 assignments in the Pentagon and one year as the Senior Fellow on the Navy’s Strategic Studies Group. I founded and operate a company focused on the development of leaders, high-performing teams and strategic planning with all types of organizations. My purpose in running for reelection is to continue to serve the Republicans in Fort Bend County and our elected officials and to strengthen what we have already accomplished the past two years. I have the leadership experience, the passion to serve others and the desire to make the Republican Party a clear difference and the Party of Choice in our communities across Fort Bend County. Gibson: I have lived in Fort Bend County for 28 years, been active in the FB Republican Party for 17 years, voted in every GOP Primary since 1982, was one of three individuals who wrote the procedures for our conventions returning the power to the precicnts instead of party insiders, attended 7 Senatorial Conventions as an officer and 6 state conventions including serving as an officer. I am the only candidate that can bring our party together, healing the wounds of the past and working to keep Fort Bend County Republican! (An article on the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair race was published in this paper on Feb. 3. Incumbent Elaine Bishop faces Steve Brown in that race.) Council members passed an ordinance that says the city will repair sidewalks that are in city owned rights of way but if the problem was caused by a tree that problem must be mitigated by the property owner before the city will repair the sidewalk. Some trees have to be replaced while others don’t, according to Knoepfel. Some trees that are in rights of way and have to be replaced can be replaced further up in the yard so the problem won’t be repeated.
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Community Calendar Talent & Style Show The Clements High School Class of 2010 will host a Student Talent & Style Show on Feb. 25 in the Clements Commons. The fundraiser, organized each year by the senior class to benefit their ProGrad event, will include a dinner catered by Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant, a raffle, and a live auction. Tickets for dinner and the show can be purchased in advance for $20. Tickets for attending only the show are $5 and will be sold at the door. Reserved tables will be available for $200. The evening will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner and the Talent Show commencing at 7 p.m. followed by the Style Show featuring students modeling clothing from various local merchants. Contact Melinda Henry at 281565-1122 or Caroline Roberts at 281-491-9269 to purchase tickets for the event.
Dancing date for Moms & Sons It’s time for moms and sons to round up their dance moves. Missouri City’s “Moms and Sons Western Roundup” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway. Moms and sons are both encouraged to come dressed up for the occasion, so don’t forget the Western wear.The cost is $30 per couple, and $15 for each additional son, and includes entrance to the event, dinner and entertainment. To order tickets, call 281-4038637 or purchase them in person at the Community Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Boogie 2010 Sponsors, steering committee members and volunteers are needed for the 19th annual ELVIS – a 75th Birthday Bash fundraiser benefiting the Fort Bend Women’s Center. There is still time to register as a sponsor and steering committee member. Sponsor party is Thursday, Feb 25, 6:30 p.m. at Perry’s Steakhouse. Sponsorships range from $750 to $10,000. Individual tickets are $75. Silent auction items are still needed. For reservations and information, call 281-344-5757 or boogie@ fortbendwomenscenter.org or log on to www.fortbendwomenscenter.org. Proceeds benefit survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children.
Relay for Life American Cancer Society Relay For Life Sugar Land held a kick off for their upcoming April event and fundraiser. They will also be celebrating cancer survivors with a complimentary luncheon at noon on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Christ United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to attend, call Janice Shupp at jeshupp@ msn.com or 832-539-1064.
Pianist Eugenio DeRosa The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City, presents in concert, pianist, Eugenio DeRosa. DeRosa has given recitals in Europe, the United States, Central and South America, and Japan. He has recorded for the RAI Italian Television and the National Radio Companies of France, Spain and Japan. The concert will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City beginning at 4 p.m. It is free to the public but love donations will be accepted. For further details, call 281499-3502 or e mail: FriendsoftheArts@comcast.net.
Strength of Cancer Survivors On Saturday, Feb.27, the American Cancer Society is hosting their annual Relay For Life of Sugar Land Cancer Survivors’ Luncheon at Christ United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land. The Survivors’ Luncheon is a kick-off event hosted before the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, the organization’s signature activity. Relay offers everyone in a community the opportunity to fight back against cancer. Janice Shupp, 2010 Survivor Chair, says: “We are looking forward to paying tribute to the tremendous personal journey that cancer survivors have been on. Every survivor is invited, whether they were diagnosed yesterday or 30 years ago.” Relay allows communities to celebrate the lives of those who have survived their personal battle with cancer. For the newly diagnosed, Relay offers an opportunity to meet and share with others. For the long-term survivor, Relay brings a communities’ recognition of the struggle and closure. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call Janice Shupp at 832-539-1064 or email her at jeshupp@msn.com. For more information about the American Cancer Society call 1-800227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Quail Valley Garden Club Caladium bulb sale Caladiums arrive March 1 for that bit of summer color for your garden. Value priced at 50 cents per bulb, you’ll have color all summer long. Red, white, pink and a smaller leafed variety. Contact Nancy Lindsay at 281499-2047 or visit our website to download a form http:// traction.typepad.com/QVGC/ and select Caladium Bulb Sales from the right column.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross will host a Disaster Volunteer Meeting on Monday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. This meeting is for interested individuals or groups who want to get involved in American Red Cross Disaster Services. This March, we will have a speaker to discuss being a Red Cross Emergency Operations Center Liaison. The meeting will be held at the American Red Cross, located at 2610 BF Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 77471. For more information, contact Caroline Egan at cegan@ ghac.org or at 281-342-9480.
National Alliance on Mental Illness The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Fort Bend, will conduct a free Family to Family Course on Monday, March 1, for family members of close relatives with major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This series of 12-weekly classes is structured to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained volunteer family members who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness in the family. For registration call 281494-5193. The classes will be at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Boulevard, Missouri City, from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Recycling tips Keep Sugar Land Beautiful in partnership with Whole Foods Market invites you for refreshments and recycling tips at the Whole Foods Market in Sugar Land on Saturday, March 6 at 1 p.m. What can be recycled in your curbside bin? Where can you do-
nate gently used items for reuse? Where can you recycle your cell phone or computer? This is the perfect opportunity to have your recycling questions answered. Keep Sugar Land Beautiful is a nonprofit affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Its workshop kicks off two months of KSLB activities to support the nationwide, Great American Cleanup. For more information, visit www.kslb.org.
Bargain Book Sale Friends of First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway at Grants Lake, Sugar Land, will hold their monthly bargain book sale Sat. Mar. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Good condition only. books, CD’s, DVD’s (no magazines or encyclopedias) may be donated during regular library hours or at the sale and are tax deductible. Children’s items are especially needed. Call 281-416-0936.
Dulles ProGrad The Annual Dulles ProGrad “Sensational Seniors” Dinner and Auction will be held at Fort Bend Country Club in Richmond on March 6. Doors will open at 6 p.m. on this fun evening featuring a catered meal, live, silent and dessert auctions, raffles and entertainment. Host a themed table for 10 @ $350 or purchase individual tickets @$35. Ticket deadline: Friday, Feb. 26. Auction donations are also being accepted. For full details regarding table hosting/dinner reservations visit www.dullesprograd.net. or contact Juli Goetz @ jgoetz58@comcast. net or Michelle Michener @ magarm@comcast.net.
Loving Friends Loving Friends-a widow and widowers group will meet on March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Terrace in Sugar Land. The entertainment will be by former Channel 13 newscaster and anchor Mark Garay. He will give highlights of his life after Channel 13 and a look at television news. Loving friends is open to all in the area. For more information, call Rena at 281-499-9289 by March 5.
Stride4Stroke Aramco Services Company is partnering with The Methodist Hospital System to raise awareness and funds to help reduce the incidence of stroke in the greater Houston area. Aramco Services will be the presenting sponsor for The Methodist Hospital System’s fourth annual Stride4Stroke 5K Walk/Run on March 6. This year, MSLH has chosen to name its Stride4Stroke team in memory of Art Cramer, who gave thousands of hours of dedicated service to our hospital as a volunteer. Art suffered a stroke in January 2008 and passed away in November 2009. For more information and to register go to www. methodiststride4stroke.com and click “Register Here.” Select “Join a Team” then choose to “Join Existing Team” where you can then select MSLH— IN Memory of Art Cramer to join the MSLH team.
Annie Don’t wait until tomorrow to purchase your tickets for Annie from award-winning Fort Bend Theatre playing March 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and March 7 at 3 p.m. at the Stafford Centre, 1050 Cash Rd. Be delighted once again by those precocious orphans and that spunky redhead with her dog Sandy as they enjoy a week of luxury with Daddy Warbucks. Winner of seven Tony Awards, Annie is sure to be a winner for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees at www.fortbendtheatre. com with prices ranging from $17 - $42. For more information, call 281-208-3333.
Free seminars Come and meet Drs. Ponce de Leon, Kulvinder Bajwa, and Sheilendra Mehta on the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, located in Conference Room A&D in the Main Pavilion. The doctors will present the latest information on LapBand surgery and answer your questions. Seating is limited. Call 281-274-7500 to reserve your seat. Seminar Dates: March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.
SMSD Education Foundation’s Golf Tournament Stafford MSD Education Foundation will host its first Golf Tournament, March 18. All proceeds of the charity tournament will go to the Foundation to help support student scholarships and teacher grants. Registration forms are available at www.stafford. msd.esc4.net or by emailing foundation@stafford.smd. esc4.net. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Hattitude In recognition of Women’s History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will celebrate the beauty of womanhood with a special program, “Hats: Our Crowning Joy,” on Saturday, March 13, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library. Michele Owens, CEO of The Ultimate DIVA’s Designer Hats, will speak about the importance of healthy self-perception among young women. Using hats of various styles, Owens will show how ordinary women can have extraordinary potential with a little “hattitude!” If you would like to show off your own favorite hat in the program’s “Hat Stroll,” complete a registration form at the library prior to Feb. 26. Those people participating in the “Hat Stroll” will be eligible for prizes for the Prettiest Hat, the Oldest Hat, and the Fanciest Hat. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-499-4100.
TRI-CITY WOMEN’S CLUB. Pictured above are Tri-City Women’s club President Alma Villareal and Flo Cook of the Flo Cook Dancers at the February meeting of Tri-City Women’s club. Tri-City is open to all women in the area. The next meeting of Tri-City is March 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club. The entertainment will be a style show hosted by Coldwater Creek with club members as models. For more information and a $22 reservation contact Harriett at 281343-4130 or Trish at 409-363-0091 by Wednesday March 3.
“Watching your wellness” fitness fair The Annual FBISD “Watching Your Wellness” Health and Fitness Fair for students, employees, families and the community will be held in Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday March 6, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Health Fair brings local hospitals, medical businesses, non profit groups, FBISD wellness, student activity programs, and local municipality organizations to Town Square to share information, screenings, and demonstrations. The Fair showcases FBISD students involved in programs encouraging youth physical activity to promote healthy living. The Health Fair grew out of the WATCH Program observed in FBISD as WATCH Week. WATCH is an acronym for the 5 risk factors for cardiovascular health: Weight, Activity, Tobacco, Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure. The Fort Bend County Medical Society Alliance partners with FBISD on this most important event, continuing to stress the importance of prevention. The Fair will expand beyond this central focus to provide information on all aspects of health. Admission is free and open to all. The week of March 8-12 will celebrate WATCH in every elementary campus with activities and messages that promote activity and good nutrition and heart health. For additional information, call Mary Kiernan at 281-634-3565.
Moms Market Just in time for Mother’s Day, Little Fishers Preschool will be hosting a great spring craft and gift sale on the grounds of their school and Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 2011 Austin Parkway Sugar Land on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This rain or shine event will feature local vendors with unique home, yard, candles, food, soaps, jewelry, kitchen items, handbags, clothing, and baby items. Lunch and snack items will be for sale. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Little Fishers Preschool. For more information, contact Cathy Shisler at 281-285-5656.
Sweet Adelines of Sugar Land Sweet Adelines International is open to women of all ages who enjoy singing and is dedicated to educating its members in the art of singing four-part harmony, barbershop-style. Musical knowledge isn’t necessary to sing with this Cradle of Texas Chorus. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her vocal range. Sweet Adelines/Sugar Land meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Sugar Land, 3300 Austin Parkway, Room 20.1 For more information, call Charlene, 713-774-3975.
The Fort Bend County Alumnae Panhellenic is preparing for its annual Sorority Recruitment Workshop for girls who are high school seniors or collegiates and their parents, to be held at Christ United Methodist Church, Gathering Hall, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. till noon. Attendees will learn about membership in one of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference Sororities. Information will be provided to learn the “ins, outs and how tos” of participating in Recruitment. Current sorority members will be on hand modeling clothes that they wore during Recruitment. There will be door prizes and all attendees will receive our “2010 Recruitment Information Workbook.” For those who are unable to attend the March 27 Workshop, a smaller Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 10, at Christ United Methodist Church, Room 310 from 10 a.m. till noon. To learn more about the workshop, the scholarship program and Fort Bend Panhellenic visit www. fortbendpanhellenic.org, or Facebook group, Fort Bend Panhellenic. Above, Collegiates who have benefited from information received at the workshop are (top row, L to R) Katie Butler, Travis, Purdue, Alpha Gamma Delta; Gabby Kalil, Austin, UNT, Chi Omega; Kacie Ramos, Clements, A&M,Delta Zeta; (bottom row, L to R) Carly Dyer, Clements, Univ. of Missouri, Pi Beta Phi; Leah Buenik, Dulles, UT, Zeta; Sydney Stevens, St. Agnes, Univ. of S. Carolina, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Free H1N1 Flu Vaccinations Fort Bend County Health & Human Services in partnership with Fort Bend ISD is conducting H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics at Dulles and Hightower High Schools. The vaccinations are free and available to everyone. No appointments are required. Vaccination times and locations: Thursday, Feb. 25. Hightower High School
3333 Hurricane Lane Missouri City, TX77459 Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Dulles High School 550 Dulles Avenue Sugar Land, TX77478 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about H1N1 vaccinations go to: www.fortbendcountyhhs. com/go/site/1257/
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Community news Education Foundation’s gala set for Feb. 27 The 17th annual Fort Bend Education Foundation Gala entitled “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” will be held at the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel on February 27, 2010. The good times will be rolling along like a hurricane all evening at this ever-popular event. “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” is presented by Fort Bend Mechanical and is guaranteed to be a superb evening. This enchanting event will celebrate the success of the Fort Bend Education Foundation and thank the community for its generous support. Meander through the streets of the French Quarter stopping only for the live auction. The mission of the Fort Bend Education Foundation is to enrich, enhance and maximize the quality of education for all FBISD students. Since its inception in 1992,
PROUDLY SERVING FORT BEND SINCE 1981
Russell C. Jones Thelma Holoway Jones Lewis W. “Chip” Smith IV
the Education Foundation has awarded over $2.5 million in grants to FBISD teachers and schools. Foundation programs include the Grants to Teachers and Schools Pro-
Fort Bend Cares seeks grant applications Fort Bend Cares is currently accepting grant applications from charitable organizations. The application deadline is Feb. 28, 2010 and the application form can be found on the Ft. Bend Cares website, www.fortbendcares.org. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and provide services to children/youth in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend Cares is a charitable foundation, founded in 2004 by long time residents of Fort Bend County who recognized the growing needs of disadvantaged youth in the area. Grants are provided to non profit organizations that support children and youth in areas dealing with physical, health, educational, recreational and emotional needs. Since its inception, Fort Bend Cares has bestowed grants totaling in excess of $450,000. Grant recipients for 2009 include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Breath of Life Children’s Center, Casa de Es-
peranza, Ft. Bend Child Advocates, Communities in Schools, DePelchin Children’s Center, East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ministry, Ft. Bend Rainbow Room, Ft. Bend Family Health Center, Ft. Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Ft. Bend County Women’s Center, Ft. Bend Young Life, Lifeway, Parks Youth Ranch, Pooh’s Panda Special Needs Academy, Sam Houston Area Council - Boy Scouts of America, Second Mile Mission Center, SIRE, Inc., Soaring Eagle Ministries, YMCA. The foundation generates its funding from individual and corporate donations as well as annual fundraising activities. Tickets and sponsorships for the upcoming March 6th Roadtrip to Key West, to be held at Fluor Daniel, and the April 12th Golf Tournament at Sweetwater Country Club, are currently available on the website. Questions can be addressed to Jill Curtis, Grant Committee Chair, at jillcurtis@comcast.net.
gram, Grants for Experts and Angel Gifts. The gala is the primary source of revenue to fund these programs. Don’t miss the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s “Laissez Les
bird’s seat. Anyway, I got so bored about midway through the movie that I spotted a pair of shiny white Nike Shox about two rows in front of me and I started watching this guy’s shoes instead of the movie. That’s a first for me. I decided to call it the Shoe Bomb Theory which should not be confused with the God Bomb Theory even though both theories are similar. The Theories are simple: Stop this movie now and let me out of here! I did not like any characters and while I completely understood the story and the twists and turns, I did not care. When a bad guy (I guess he was a bad guy) slipped up behind Leo and started choking him, I hoped that the bad guy
Bon Temps Roulez” Gala. For more information on the Gala or the Education Foundation, visit the website at www.fortbendisd.com/foundation.
Louise Hernandez, R.N., BSN, has joined Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital as director of perinatal services. Formerly with St. Joseph Hospital in downtown Houston, Hernandez brings two decades of experience in women’s services to her new position. Hernandez is excited about the growth of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. “My goal is to continue the expansion in all perinatal service areas,” she said. “We are currently adding two new labor and delivery rooms and plan to expand the NICU Level 2 (high risk) nursery. A second maternal-fetal medicine clinic day has also been added.” Hernandez cites an “excellent staff, private birthing suites, Texas Ten Step Facility breastfeeding support, massage therapy, and music therapy” as additional reasons why more than 900 women choose to deliver their babies at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land every year.
would kill Leo so the movie would end. The screenplay by Laeta Kalogridis, who is also an executive producer for “Avatar,” must take the fall for this disaster. I have not read the novel by Dennis “Mystic River” Lahane but based on the movie, I bet the novel is pretty good. What does that mean? The movie could not connect the dots. The sun got in Marty’s eyes and he couldn’t see clearly and Leo was just doing what Marty told him to do. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 72. Larry H. Email sugarlaw@ larryharrison.com
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Film Review: Shutter Island I saw this flick on a dreary Saturday afternoon; an omen of things to come. This movie is a bust. The great Martin Scorsese has fallen to earth and he took Leonardo DeCaprio with him. The two of them have had some good times (“Departed”) but you can’t win all the time. But don’t feel sorry for these two; Marty is still one of our most accomplished directors and Leo is on my short list of top actors. Nothing about this movie has made me change my mind about their talent and I forgive them for boring me. And besides, I have been a huge fan of Leo’s ever since he got rooked out of a nomination and Oscar for his memorable portrayal of Jack Dawson in “Titanic.” Kate Winslet was good in “Titanic” but it was Leo/Jack that won the day not Rose. Ok, fine I’ve said. Let’s move on with life. I had high hopes for “Shutter Island” because I’m a sucker for psycho thrillers involving the criminally insane but now I just feel like a sucker. I was sitting at the very top of the aisle in Theatre #16 at AMC The Fountains. I like that seat and since there were no seats in front of me, I literally stretched my legs as far as I could down the steps. I felt like I was sitting in the cat
Pictured L to R back row: Emily Agis-Wahl, BMC Software; Don Kerstetter, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land; Sharon Medford, Fort Bend Mechanical; Mike Siewierka, Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.; Mary Ahner, Gala Co-chair; Ron Bailey, PBK Architects; front row: Lina Sabouni, AUTOARCH Architects; Jacquie Chaumette, Gala Co-chair; and Deb Farley, United Healthcare. Not pictured, Gabriella Cone, Jamail and Smith Construction; Debra Marfin, Fred and Mabel Parks Foundation; Paul and Manmeet Likhari; Dan Green, Sugar Land Rotary and Tom Sage Vinson & Elkins.
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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, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-066 – ENERGY AUDIT Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-168968 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,694.94+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JACQUELINE CAMEL LEWIS AKA JACQUELINE R. LEWIS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 107 IN BLOCK 15 OF MEADOWCREEK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 15 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 4960030151070907) Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $162,150.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. BID 10-055 – TONER AND INK CARTRIDGES Unit sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No bonds required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for Christian Brothers Automotive being a partial replat of Reserve “B” of Waterside Development, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, 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 Raul Wong at Halff Associates Inc. at 713-523-7161 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk
CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE The State of Texas TO: Haliru 0 Momodu , and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition for Divorce of Nkechi M Onyeugbo, Petitioners, was filed in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on the February 18, 2010 against Haliru 0 Momodu, Respondent, being numbered 10-DCV-178660, and entitled In the Matter of the Marriage of Nkechi M Onyeugbo and Haliru 0 Momodu. The suit requests divorce. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 18th day of February, 2010. Petitioner’s Attorney: Nkechi M Onyeugbo 4407 Mesa Crossing Lane Sugar Land TX 77479
DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Deputy District Clerk Amanda Morales Telephone: 281-238-3282 CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE
The State of Texas TO: Oluoha Onyebuchi Okorie Address Unknown, and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition For Divorce of Roddery Martin, was filed in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on September 10, 2009 against Oluoha Onyebuchi Okorie, being numbered 09-DCV-174767 and entitled In the Matter of the Marriage of Roddery Martin and Ugo A. Martin and in the Interest of Chinedum Alex Martin and Oluoha Onyebuchi Okorie, Children. The suit requests divorce. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child 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 the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 12th day of February, 2010. Petitioner’s Attorney: Joseph R Soto DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA JOSEPH R SOTO & ASSOCIATES ELLIOTT ONE GREENWAY PLAZA STE 920 Deputy District Clerk Rosalinda Salinas HOUSTON TX 77046-0000 Telephone: 28-633-7649 713-703-6579
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CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-159292 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,341.46++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -LUCY E. PEREZ & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: THE WEST HALF OUTLOT OF 27 MALVERN TOWNSITE AND OUTLOTS SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME Z, PAGE 243 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 01690000002508907) Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $92,270.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
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CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167712 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $13,575.87+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JESSICA LUCIO had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 25 IN BLOCK 4 SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN’S LANDING, SECTION TWELVE 12-B, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2379/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8133220040250907)
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-155465 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $19,864.47+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -DANA CRAIG PREJEAN & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 3 OF BRIARGATE SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 34 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 215000030260907/1939004900026)
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $162,150.00
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $68,070.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170673 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,288.06++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -THEODORE NDAMUKUNDA AND VIOLETTE MUKASUGIRA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-SIX, (26) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3) , A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE 1124/A OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8310 ASHLAWN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS. Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $74,050.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #04-DCV137462 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $19,472.08++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JOHN CROCE II,& ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: AN UNDIVIDED 8.33 0/0 INTEREST IN ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 306.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE WILLIAM PETTUS LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 68, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE DEED FROM J.B. TIGNER, ET UX TO JOHN CROCE, II DATED JAUARY 7, 1937 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 164, PAGE 593 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 0068000004810907) Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $35,760.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 28th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #06-DCV-150916 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $12,594.22+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -CHARLESTINE FITE & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 27 IN BLOCK 6 OF BRIARGATE SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18, PAGE 6 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 2150060060270907) Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $72,500.00
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of DECEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-165149 in favor of the Plaintiff - KELLIWOOD FUND, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,085.21++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 20TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MICHAEL ANTHONY ENDLICH had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF KELLiWOOD GREENS, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1130/A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-162458 in favor of the Plaintiff - WESTPARK LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,998.15++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JOSE BARILLAS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171563 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,828.22++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -THOMAS ARNOLDO SANCHEZ AND DINORA D. SANCHEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33), BLOCK TWELVE (12) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8702 GRAND KNOLLS DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.
ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $327,240.00
ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $126,400.00
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 3, OF WESTPARK LAKES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT SLIDE NOS. 858A AND 858B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $327,240.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
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CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV144424 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $15,257.91+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -WILLIAM R. SENIOR, TRUSTEE had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.9236 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE ELIJAH ROARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 77, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS TRACT 2 IN THE SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FROM TEXAS-GEORGIA, INC. TO WILLIAM R. SENIOR, TRUSTEE DATED DECEMBER 29, 1980 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 937, PAGE 728 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 0077000001115907) Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $72,500.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated JAN 13, 2010 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the COUNTY COURT AT LAW 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, OF THE HIGHLANDS plaintiff, and against LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant, in Cause No. 09-CCV-040239 for the sum of THREE-THOUSANDTHREE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-DOLLARS AND 79100’s ($3370.79), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 26TH day of JAN, 2010, at 2:00 pm, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant(s), to-wit: THE SOUTH 58.5 FEET OF LOT THREE (3) AND THE ADJOINING NORTH 1.50 FEET OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF THE HIGHLANDS, SECTION III A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 15, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2915 RIFLE GAP LN, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478. and on MAR 2, 2010, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at the north entrance of the Fort Bend County Courthouse, in Fort Bend County, Texas, I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant, in and to said property. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX. 77469 DATE: MAR 2, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-169195 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,793.77++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MAJOR I ADAMS II & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of JANUARY2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173102 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,141.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MILTON RIVERA had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF SIENNA POINT, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1528/B, 1529/A, 1529/B, 1530/A AND 1530/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8126010010130907)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 13 OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OR THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 11 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $179,340.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $116,890.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167763 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,095.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -KEVIN UPDIKE had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173137 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,641.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -STEPHANIE CIAZINSKI had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 54, BLOCK 30 OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5 , A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT VOLUME 15, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 12, IN BLOCK 20, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT VOLUME 12, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.
Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.
ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.
ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $99,520.00
MARKET VALUE: $102,360.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
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CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 8th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171256 in favor of the Plaintiff - ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,212.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - DAVID QUINONES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-EIGHT (28), BLOCK THREE (3) OF ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS , UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1728/B AND 1729/A, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS. Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $119,070.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170671 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,829.55++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -EVELIO D. FLORES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVENTY-TWO (72), BLOCK FOUR (4) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER SLIDE 678/A AND SLIDE 678/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 15911 RIVERSIDE GROVE DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS. Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $102,880.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 22ND day of DECEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170190 in favor of the Plaintiff - WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,211.58 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 8TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MARIETTA T. WILLIS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44), BLOCK ONE (1) WATERSIDE VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO SLIDE NO.2098/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 4830 LAKE DANIEL COURT, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469. Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or S,their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $186,420.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
FEBRUARY 24, 2010 • INDEPENDENT • Page 9
Republican
JEFF
MCMEANS for Judge County Court-at-Law No.2 It’s about the
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“It is imperative to demonstrate respect & honor for the legal system and strive
Elect Mike Gibson
to enhance & maintain public trust & confidence in our court’s. My opponent has severely damaged public trust & decency for this court through his dishonest & vindictive campaign. For this I am truly saddened. Fort Bend County deserves better.” Jeff McMeans
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Fort Bend County Republican Party Chairman Lived in Ft Bend County Voted in Republican Primary Active in Ft Bend Republican Party Leadership Style
TRUTH INTEGRITY EXPERIENCE
Mike 28 years Every one since 1984 in FB County
Opponent 10 years Did not vote in 2002 GOP Primary, no prior record of voting
17 years
6 years
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“Mike is the only candidate in the race who knows how to be a County Chairman and has been involved in the party at all levels.” “Unlike his opponent, Mike Gibson has been a positive force in the Party since 1993. Mike has served as a precinct chairman, volunteer, election judge, Senatorial Convention officer and delegate and State convention alternate, delegate and officer. Mike has truly done everything possible to ensure the success of our Party and our candidates.” “Mike Gibson is uniquely qualified for the job and his election will guarantee a strong future for the Republican Party again.” — Eric Thode, Republican County Chairman, 1992 – 2006
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ELECT a
Respected Mediator with Extensive Litigation Experience * Handled 1,400 more cases than opponent * *Only candidate with extensive jury trial & mediation experience * * 17 yrs. Practicing Juvenile, Criminal, Civil, Probate & Family Law * Proud to have a father with 23 years of Judicial experience
My opponent stated that I have only personally tried one case in Ft. Bend CCL’s- UNTRUE! (Public Record) His campaign stated I was a suspect in 1999- UNTRUE! He stated that I only practice Criminal Law- UNTRUE!
He is currently under investigation from the State Bar of Texas for conflict of interest, abuse of power, & lying about his experience. Violated the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct Canon #5 for knowingly misrepresenting the identity, qualifications and facts concerning an opponent. He has a history of ethics violations and still continues to disregard the LAW. IT IS TIME TO STOP! These tactics represent a DESPERATE POLITICIAN that has lost 3 county wide judicial elections NOT an ETHICAL JUDICIAL CANDIDATE
What will the next lie be this week?
Ft. Bend does not need a DISHONEST, Attorney on the bench!
Maintain
UNETHICAL
Integrity in Your Courts
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