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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

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Spaghetti dinner

Spaghetti Dinner Chair Rod White says “Come on down” to Fluor this Friday at 5:30 p.m. for The Exchange Club of Sugar Land’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner.

Election day may be busier than usual

By SESHADRI KUMAR Going by the voting trend so far in early voting in the party primary elections, there is reason to believe that Election Day turnout will be heavier than usual, says Fort Bend County Election Administrator John Oldham.

In the first six days of Early voting 11,224 voters, 7,315 Republicans and 3,909 Democrats, have cast ballots.

This compares to 9,623 in a similar period in the 2012 Presidential Primary. That year 4,183 Democrats and 17,922 Republicans voted in person prior to Election Day. At the end of polling on Monday, Feb. 22, a total 13,878 people have voted early, 9,063 Republicans and 4,815 Democrats.

The turnout among Democrats has increased to the extent that the total number of Democrats who voted during early voting in 2012 has already been reached in the first seven days of early voting this year.

Another trend noted by local election observers is that a large number of Republicans who have not voted in the Republican primary are now voting and they seem to be supporters of Donald Trump.

Conventional wisdom is that Sen. Ted Cruz would carry Texas, but Trump may enjoy substantial support in Texas as well.

Voter interest in the election seems to be driven mostly by the presidential primary in both parties.

Another notable feature this time is the unusually high number of ballot by mail Democrats. Usually, mail in ballots among Republicans used to be high. This year, so far 1,250 Republicans have returned the mail in ballots, while the number among Democrats is 1,334.

The highest number of Republican voters who have voted early is in Cinco Ranch Library, where 1,325 Republicans voted in the first six days. The number of Democrats who voted here stood at 351.

The second highest turnout of Republicans is in Rosenberg where 1,070 have voted. Here 253 Democrats have voted.

Missouri City registered the highest number of Democrats voting, 672, to 148 Republicans voting in the precinct in the same period. Chasewood fol-

lowed with 470 Democrats voting with 15 Republican votes.

Campaigning in county races has been rather lukewarm as candidates mostly rely on campaign signs and mailers.

Tuesday, March 1, voters in Fort Bend County will join primary voters in ten other states in casting a ballot for a Presidential nominee.

In Texas a number of other offices are also on the ballot.

Last year Fort Bend debuted a countywide polling place program.

Turnout exceeded expectations in the November 2015 election, and the county recently received a “successful status” designation from the Texas Secretary of State allowing it to continue the program.

On March 1, Election Day voters will, again, be able to cast a ballot at any of 79 Voting Centers throughout the county.

According to Oldham, public response to the Vote Center program has been overwhelmingly positive.

“On Election Day, voters can now choose a polling place that is most convenient to them, and there will be no wrong place to vote. We hope this new program continues to make it easier for persons who wish to vote to do so on Election Day,” says Oldham. “There is no reason our voters will have to experience the frustration of trying to find their correct polling place on Election Day.” Voters can find a map of the county’s Election Day Vote Centers was well as a printable listing of the 78 sites on the Fort Bend County Election Department website. www.fortbendvotes.org Fort Bend County is also conducting a Joint Primary, so the two political parties are sharing voting equipment and workers. Voters will have to choose which Party’s Primary ballot they want to cast.

Photo ID remains in effect for this election. Voters should be prepared to show a state approved photo ID when voting.

The acceptable forms of photo identification include a Texas Driver’s License, a Texas Personal ID card, a Texas Firearm owner’s car, a passport, Military & Veterans ID cards, and Naturalization papers which have a photograph.

The Exchange Club of Sugar Land’s 29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held Friday, February 26, 2016, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fluor Corporation Cafeteria, 1 Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land. Over 1500 people attend this event each year.

Local law enforcement agencies and firefighters compete in a Spaghetti Sauce Cook-off. Their eccentric costumes are always a hit. A children’s area with a cake walk, face painting, games and prizes is just part of the fun filled event. A live and silent auction, raffle and live entertainment complete this enjoyable evening.

This fundraiser supports local non-profits including Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Texana Center for Autistic Children, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Fort Bend Council on Substance Abuse, Crime Stoppers, YMCA, DePelchin

Children’s Center, ESCAPE Family Resource Center, Literacy Council of Fort Bend and Exchange Club community service projects.

Dinner tickets are $25 for

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Candidates who have filed to run for mayor and two at-large positions in Sugar Land and Missouri City, three council seats in Stafford and two on the Fort Bend ISD board and Stafford Municipal School District board will know their fate on May 7.

This year in Sugar Land, term-limits will retire Mayor Jimmy Thompson from public service and five candidates have filed to fill it. They are Harish Jajoo, a District 4 councilman since 2011; Joe R. Zimmerman, an engineer and At-large Position 2 councilman for four years, and Sarwar Mohamed Khan, in car sales and a resident for almost five years.

Also running for mayor are Kyle Thomas Stanley, a logistic analyst, and Lloyd Myatt Hancock, owner of Hancock Mortgage Partners, a mortgage banking company with offices in 10 states. Stanley has lived

in Sugar Land for 25 years and Hancock for 16 years.

Himesh Gandhi, who now holds the At-Large Position 1 council seat, has filed to run for a third two-year term. He is an attorney and has lived in Sugar Land for 24 years. He is being opposed by Diana Miller, a real estate broker who has run her own firm since 2001 and has been a Sugar Land resident for almost 32 years.

Four candidates have filed for the At-Large Position 2 seat on council. They are Mary Joyce, Naomi Lam, Peter J. Simons and Ronald Block. Joyce is a 25-year resident of Sugar Land and has experience in finance, contract negotiations and projecdt management with major corporations. Lam has been a Sugar Land resident for 31 years and served on the Fort Bend ISD board. She is a CPA and has worked as a tax accountant for various corporations.

Simons, has lived in Sugar

ECSL President Kevin Barker and Past President Doug Earle invite you to The Exchange Club of Sugar Land Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser this Friday. adults, $5 for children 7-12 and children 6 and under eat free! Raffle tickets for a chance to win a $5,000 gift certificate from Gallery Furniture or a Vacation Trip worth $2,500 can

be purchased for $100 which include 2 adult and 2 child spaghetti dinners.

For more information or to purchase tickets on line visit www.ecsl.org.

Filings end for city, school board elections Land for almost 25 years and was director of an international charity before serving as manager of the Sugar Land Regional Airport. Block, 71, is an attorney and a 16-year resident of Sugar Land.

Missouri City voters will also go to the polls to elect a mayor and two at-large seats. Mayor Allen Owen, 71, and a retired bank executive, is seeking reelection. He is opposed by Fred G. Taylor, a businessman/educator who is 48 years old.

Jerry Wyatt, the current incumbent holding Missouri City’s At-Large Position 1 seat, is 68 years old and retired from Memorial-Hermann.

Pernell has filed for Wyatt’s seat. He is 30 years old and lists his occupation as private sector executive.

Candidates who have filed to run for the At-Large Position 2 race in Missouri City are Cynthia Gary, Susan Soto and the current incumbent, Chris Pres-

ton. Gary, 57, is an educator and former city council member; Soto, 48, is an attorney, and Preston, 29, is a business owner.

Stafford has three city council seats to fill and four candidates have filed. Incumbent councilmen Cecil Willis and Ken Mathew have filed to reclaim their positions and so have hopefuls Don Jones and Jacqueline Jean-Baptiste. Councilman Robert Sorbet did not file to run for his council seat.

Willis, 72, is a retired executive director, has lived in Stafford for 40 years and has been a public servant for many of those years. Mathew, 48, has served on city council since 2008, has lived in Stafford for 31 years and is a finance manager.

Jones, 60, has lived in Stafford for 28 years and works for Houston Community College on their Accelerated Teacher Certification Program. JeanBaptiste, 49, has been a resident See City, Page 3

Missouri City embarks on comprehensive plan amendment

By SESHADRI KUMAR Greater variety of retail, shopping, entertainment and restaurant options is the number one desire of Missouri City residents, according to a snap poll.

While 40 percent of the respondents gave this answer, 19 percent cited Improved traffic circulation and access and 18 percent wanted Increased employment opportunities.

The polling exercise was part of a community symposium held at the Missouri City Community Center on Feb. 18 for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment project, by the consultants Freese and Nichols.

For the Texas Parkway and Cartwright corridors, commenting on the alternative housing

options, the community preferred Townhomes (31 percent), senior housing (28 percent) and condominiums (17 percent). At least 15 percent of the people wanted none of the housing options , while a meager 4 percent preferred apartments.

What is the highest and best use for the vacant land along the Fort Bend Parkway?

Retail was chosen by 35 percent of the participants while 29 percent chose offices.

Earlier, Rice University expert Stephen Klineberg pointed out the drastic demographic shift taking place in the greater Houston area, including Missouri City, where the African American and Hispanic youth will dominate the future popu-

lation.

Ninety-eight percent of the participants said yes to the proposition that the comprehensive plan should be consulted before considering rezoning of properties.

Citizens noted that the economic development sales tax is an important tool not available to Missouri City, while neighboring Stafford, Sugar Land and Pearland benefited from it.

Sugar Land received about $6 million a year, while Stafford got $8 million and Pearland $10 million in sales tax for economic development.

The existing land use in Missouri city is as follows: Single Family 27.4% Two-Family (Duplex) 0.1%, Multi-family

0.4%and Townhome 0.4%.

The importance of tax base diversification was illustrated by the fact that Missouri City now has 26 percent non-residential and 74 percent residential property.

That should be turned into 50-50 so the average tax rate can be decreased from the current 54 cents per $100 valuation to the desired 37 cents per $100 valuation.

The comprehensive plan amendment exercise is to ascertain from community members what they want the change to look like. Citizens can take the Community Survey at www. showmecity.com, participate in any upcoming meetings and fill out comment cards.

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Edible Earth Fest: Take A ‘Tour De Fruit’!

A brand new event will take place along the awardwinning Edible Arbor Trail that borders Oyster Creek on Saturday March 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Edible Earth Fest is a FREE event for participants of all ages. Members of Missouri City Green will host fun and interactive earthfriendly activities at 5 different booths spread along the trail including how composting works, ways to save water, beneficial insects to keep your yard healthy, recommended native plants and fun ways to recycle.

Strolling between the booths, participants can take a ‘tour de fruit’ and enjoy the groves of fruit trees that line the Trail.

Parking is available at the Y (4433 Cartwright Rd) or at Southminister Church (4200 Cartwright). The event is hosted by Missouri City Green, the Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate for Missouri City (www.missouricitygreen.org), in partnership with Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Youth Commission.

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Missouri City Green member Don Johnson and Ben are ready for Edible Earth Fest on Saturday March 5 along Missouri City’s Edible Arbor Trail. Photo: Summer Chen.

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Dana Clement named Child Advocate of the Year

L to R are: Child Advocates of Fort Bend Chief Executive Officer Ruthanne Mefford, Board President Cynthia Barratt, Dana Clement and Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA Program Development Coordinator Krystal Vann. Clement was honored as Child Advocate of the Year during the agency’s annual Volunteer Banquet. Photo courtesy of Sue Lockwood. ed Special Advocates Program Dana Clement was named Ruthanne Mefford.

Other honorees at the volun- (CASA), Children’s Advocacy Child Advocate of the Year for 2015 at Child Advocates of teer celebration include Gillian Center (CAC) and more than Fort Bend’s Annual Volunteer Cooke (CASA Volunteer of 200 trained community volCelebration held Feb. 18, 2016 the Year), Jenny Joseph (Chil- unteer advocates - Child Addren’s Advocacy Center Vol- vocates improves the lives of at Sweetwater Country Club.

The event was attended by unteer of the Year), and Tricia more than 400 children each more than 200 volunteers, Turner (Voices for Children month.

The agency’s annual gala Ambassador of the Year). To community partners and staff.

“Dana exemplifies the ul- see a list of all of the honor- and auction raises much needed timate in volunteerism to the ees or to learn more about vol- funds to support its programs agency – going ‘above and be- unteer opportunities with Child for abused and neglected chilyond,’ donating her time and Advocates of Fort Bend, go to dren. Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s SuperHero Gala will support across many different www.cafb.org.

Child Advocates of Fort be held April 30, at the Sugar areas and unselfishly being available any time she is need- Bend is a non-profit agency Land Marriott Town Square. ed – always with a smile on her dedicated to providing a voice, For more information go to face and shying away from any healing the hurt and breaking http://www.cafb.org/Events/ type of recognition,” accord- the cycle of child abuse in Fort Gala-for-the-Children/ or contact Lisa Moore at 281-344ing to Child Advocates of Fort Bend County.

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The presentation was made at CVRT’s Crimes Against People Conference held at the Stafford Centre in Stafford, Thursday Feb. 11. Shown from left are some of the CVRT members celebrating: Debbie Morin, CVRT President Amy Cummins, Susan Gray, Leslie Ribeiro, Irene Rios, Lida Reed and Denise Gruwell. The award is named for the late Carol Rees, who was one of the first victim advocates in Fort Bend County and worked for the Rosenberg Police Department. The CVRT is comprised of victim service professionals from organizations such as the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement agencies, the Fort Bend County Women’s Center and numerous other caregivers.

FEBRUARY 24, 2016 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

NEWS Missouri City Fire Chief Russell Sander heads to Marble Falls Fire & Rescue Services Chief Russell Sander, who has honorably served citizens of the “Show Me City” for 12 years, is retiring on Monday, Feb. 29. He is departing to continue his distinguished career at the helm of the Fire Department in Marble Falls, Texas.

“The City salutes Chief Sander’s unwavering commitment to public safety and emergency management and will miss his steady leadership,” City Manager Anthony Snipes said.

“He employed strategic vision to develop a depth of talent in the department that will assure a seamless transition.”

Chief Sander is a respected veteran who worked his way through the ranks from firefighter to Chief. He built a Fire Department that is one of the best in the region and State.

His numerous achievements include: Building the firefighting

Sander force from 57 to 77 and implementing strategic training programs to assure the Bravest are well-educated and wellequipped to manage any emergency response; Managing the improvement plan process for the ISO rating, enacting the quint concept, which helped the City achieve a Class 1/1Y ISO rating, the

highest a community can receive. Only 46 other cities in the State have achieved a similar rating; Implementing the Peak Time Squad Program that has helped the Fire Department improve medical call response times and saved the City more than $170,000; Partnering with staff and local and regional agencies to lead a successful response/ recovery during and after Hurricane Ike; Leading the City team in negotiating the construction and opening of Fire Station 5 in Sienna Plantation; Developing and leading the Fort Bend County Technical Rescue Team; Making improvements to the Fire Marshal’s Office to provide efficient service delivery to the growing City that is recognized as a model of the development community;

And, securing a SAFER grant, maintaining an ALS first responder medical program and setting a plan in place for the location of future fire stations.

“We are grateful for all of Chief Sander’s contributions,” Snipes said. “He has always been a team leader, a team player and a team champion.”

After Feb. 29, Fire Marshal Curtis Campbell will serve as Interim-Chief. A City employee since 2004, Campbell has also served with the City of Richmond’s Fire Department and the City of Sugar Land’s Police Department. During his Missouri City career, Campbell has made significant inroads in the Marshal’s Office and the Prevention Division; earning him recognition and respect among his peers.

A nationwide search is being launched to secure a permanent replacement for Fire Chief.

Crime rate in Sugar Land hits ‘Historic low’ Sugar Land’s violent crime rate decreased 22.86 percent last year, placing the City 78 percent lower than the state average and 76 percent below the nation when comparing 2015 to 2014.

The results were included in the Sugar Land Police Department’s 2015 Annual Report.

Aggravated assaults decreased 46 percent last year, while burglaries were down 6 percent and residential burglaries dropped by 2 percent.

Sugar Land’s overall crime rate increased 1.8 percent last year, though it was still the second lowest in the past 20 years.

Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley credits a strong police presence, community partnerships, public education, a commitment to technology, training and departmental leadership for Sugar Land’s historically low crime rate.

The overall crime rate is comprised of Part 1 crimes that include assault, auto theft, burglary, homicide, theft, robbery and auto burglary.

While the property crime rate increased 2.74 percent last year, it was 43.2 percent lower than Texas and 34.7 below the national average.

Police initiatives underway to address property crimes include a partnership with retail districts and neighborhoods to encourage the use of cameras and other measures for security purposes.

SLPD is also utilizing a special task force that focuses exclusively on property crimes, shopper safety and public education.

Part 1 Crimes in Sugar Land

Candidates challenge incumbents’ claims in sheriff, constable races

By SESHADRI KUMAR Claims and counterclaims by incumbents and challengers marked a candidates forum hosted by the Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club in Sugar Land on Feb. 19.

Fort Bend County Republican Sheriff’s candidates Troy Nehls and Frank Cempa and Pct. 3 Constable Rob Cook, with challengers John Miller, John Minchew and Wayne Thompson participated in the debate.

Fort Bend GOP Chairman Mike Gibson, seeking re-election, did not attend. His challenger Bill Michie spoke about his candidacy.

Sheriff Nehls said crime rate in Fort Bend County is going down and the crime solve rate is going up. Nehls especially mentioned the significant reduction in theft cases.

Cempa said the claim is deceptive because the crime rate has reduced only one category, while the numbers are up in six other categories.

Cempa pointed out that sheriff’s department is understaffed as 268 employees left under Nehl’s watch and consequently, there is inadequate patrolling.

Also, the county jail had problems with smuggling of drugs and suicide in jail cell, Cempa said.

Nehls denied that there was any personnel problem. In fact, the sheriff’s department had 740 employees when he took office and now, it has 776 employees.

The sheriff’s department has a 90 percent retention rate of employees, Nehls said.

Constable Cook said he had the qualification and experience needed for the job and he had been active in law enforcement for 34 years.

Minchew responded by saying all the candidates are qualified. .

Miller disputed the claim that constable’s deputies in Pct. 3 were adequately trained.

Thompson said the election is not about experience, but

leadership.

On the use of body cameras, Miller said it is a great tool and they capture everything from start to finish.

Minchew said he also supported body cameras as it helped both officers and citizens. Cook said in his 34 years of experience, he had seen patrol cars with no airconditioning. Law enforcement is progressing and it needs to catch up with new technology. Body cameras provide protection both for officers and residents, he said.

Thompson said body cameras are relatively new and he had an open mind on the issue. There are some privacy issues and body cameras do not capture human emotions, Thompson said.

The cameras may be perfect where human eyes are not and the cameras have to be handled correctly, Thompson said.

Bill Michie, who is running for the Fort Bend County Republican Party chair said his long private sector experience

endowed him with the skills and organizational ability to run the party well. Republican Party should be a party of choice for people in Fort Bend County, Michie said.

Michie, a precinct chair for the past three years, said the current party chairman had not furnished proper financial reports to the party executive committee. The report should be given every quarter, but over three years there were no reports, Michie said.

The party, however, filed the financial reports of income and expenditure with the Texas Ethics Commission.

The party chair should also ensure that conservatives are elected to the non-partisan positions on city councils and school boards.

Volunteers have led this party and he would continue to involve all volunteers and make the Fort Bend GOP the best run party in the state of Texas, Michie said.

2016 State of the College highlights HCC accomplishments

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., challenged an impressive crowd of elected officials, community leaders, and industry partners to view the institution in a new light. The concept of change was the focus of the HCC State of the College 2016 at Bayou City Event Center in Houston.

“I want you to dare greatly with us as we share what we are really about, what we are doing for our students, for our businesses, and for our community,” said Maldonado. “I want to challenge you to think about a different kind of college. Think about a different kind of future for our students.”

Chancellor Maldonado explained the progress HCC has made since he unveiled his plan last year for transforming HCC into the “College of the Future” from a center of delivery model to the Center of Excellence model with 13 centers that are up and running across the district.

At the core is a new strategic plan

called “Imagine HCC 2019” with these four overarching themes: •Student Success •Organizational Stewardship •Performance Excellence •Innovation The chancellor praised faculty members for what they do for students in and out of the classroom, and highlighted the many accomplishments at HCC which include: •A 22 percent increase in graduates over last year; •Partnerships with colleges/ universities across the state and beyond; •Ranking number one in awarding Associate Degrees to all minorities; •Ranking number one for international student enrollment among U.S. community colleges; •A first-of-its-kind plan to waive out-of-district fees for all high school students in the Dual Credit program HCC recognizes the changes in technology, business, and society and continues to work on new

innovations to support student success. Another key point of Chancellor Maldonado’s address was a nimble curriculum process.

Susy Brown, founder of EduKation4all, an international education consultant, attended the 2015 State of the College. She was happy the chancellor addressed the growing world of cybersecurity in his 2016 report and how students are learning to understand cyber defense technologies, policies, and practices.

“Big corporations are dealing with an increase in hackers and they have no one to help, but now HCC is right there to support global security systems with its programs,” said Brown.

HCC works with Greater Houston Partnership on UpSkill Houston, one of the most vital workforce and education initiatives in the city. The college benefits employers who need workers to make their businesses more productive.

“HCC Board of Trustees Chair Adriana Tamez, Ed.D. said, “We

City

Incumbent David Rosenthal is running to keep his seat against four other opponents who also want it. Rosenthal, 54, is a geophysicist and has lived in the district for nearly18 years. His opponents are James Davidson Jr., Laura Ramirez, Sonja Leonard and Shirley Rose-Gilliam.

Davidson is 29 years old, a project manager and has lived in Missouri City for 20 years.

Ramirez, 41, is a director of human resources and also lives in Missouri City. Leonard, a speech therapist, is 55 years old and has lived in Missouri City

for 12 years. Rose-Gilliam, 52, is a school principal who has lived in Missouri City for almost nine years.

The Stafford Municipal School Board has three seats they need to fill and three incumbents filed for them so the district will not hold a May 7 election. The three who filed to reclaim their seats are Arturo Jackson, board president; Greg Holsapple, board secretary, and Alicia Lacy-Castille.

The city of Meadows Place will not hold any election because there is no contested race.

From page 1 of Stafford for 22 years and is a director of regulatory quality.

The state’s seventh largest school district, Fort Bend Independent, has board positions three and seven up for election.

Incumbent James Daigh Rice will keep his Position 3 seat.

He is 60 years old, is running for re-election and has no opponent. He is a project manager and has lived in the district for nearly 35 years.

Position 7 is another story.

are Houston’s community college and we are committed to becoming even better in all that we do and all that we offer for our great city,” “We are far from done,” said Chancellor Maldonado. “But for anyone who did not know, or who had doubts about progress and direction, the results are clear and our students are winning.”

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Homicide Sexual Assault Robbery Agg. Assault Burglary Theft Auto Theft

2 5 29 52 220 1176 33

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1 6 41 29 206 1239 30

In addition to the second lowest crime rate in 20 years, other accomplishments during 2015 included installation of crime prevention cameras at all entrances and exits to the City north of U.S. Highway 90A, deployment of body cameras to every patrol officer and re-accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Priorities during 2015 will include: •a focus on residential burglaries, vehicle burglaries and commercial theft; •traffic Enforcement; •planning for a training facility and the possible future annexations of Greatwood and New Territory; and •staffing special events.

“Despite our historic low crime rate, we will remain proactive and continue our focus to remain one of the safest cities in the nation,” said Brinkley. “This will include continued resources such as a special impact team to address burglaries and educational efforts intended to ensure our citizens remain safe. We are committed to a leadership role in building community partnerships.

“It’s important for us to stay connected to the community, which enables us to work together to create a safe environment to live and work.”

PUBLIC NOTICE Parties in interest and citizens of Fort Bend County comprised of the 240th, 268th, 328th, 387th, 400th,434th, and 505th Judicial Districts of Texas.

Subject: Pursuant to Local Government Code Sec. 152.905, notice is hereby given to all parties in interest and citizens that a public hearing will be held for the purpose of setting the annual compensation for an Assistant County Auditor serving Fort Bend County comprised of the 240th, 268th, 328th, 387th, 400th, 434th, and 505th Judicial Districts of Texas.

Date: March 9, 2016 @3:30 p.m.

Where: 434th District Courtroom, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas 77469 Signed: James H. Shoemake, Judge 434th Judicial District.

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

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

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

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

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

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Michelle Anderson Susan Bourgeois Marshall & Shirley Brown Nance Burris Nancy Capetillo Brent & Nancy Carpenter Jan Culver Ralph Gonzalez Belinda Gutierrez David Hamilton John & Coleen Herman Xavier Herrera Jay & Maggy Horgan Carlo & Helen Jimenez Richard Johnson Dana & Hal Kaufman

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Dan & Terri Martinez Lionel & Melissa Martin Jennifer Melendez Larry McDougal Shannon Orsak Celso Pacheco Lisa Pierce Mark Racer James Rivera Derick Smith James Stevens Ray Aguilar Craig Letulle Robert and Olga Gracia Jeff Strange Paul Tu

Early voting: February 16–26 • Primary Election Day: Tuesday, March 1 Pd. Pol. Adv. by Judge Maggie Jaramillo Campaign, Jaime Jaramillo Treasurer, in compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

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Community meeting focuses on crime A community forum was held at the Hampton Inn in Missouri City on Feb. 16.

The police department had six officers and supervisors there including Police Chief Mike Berezin. The City was represented by its Community Relations Coordinator, Kelly Matte and Councilman Anthony Maroulis.

FCCA had Cary Kelley, its Executive Director; and Sean Hartig, a Lake Colony resident and member of the FCCA Board was also there.

Also attending were Robin Elackatt and Cynthia Gary, former Missouri City Councilmembers.

Kelly Matte invited resident input into the city’s operation.

It would be great if at least a few residents could provide their own views to the government officials supporting us.

Everyone there wanted to do something constructive about the crime spike we’ve been having and many made positive comments, including the residents.

FCCA’s Cary Kelley spoke first and explained the tree issue in depth. He said that the tree canopy in various areas is way too thick to expect proper street lighting to happen. The association’s role is to make sure that these trees are properly trimmed and they do this regularly. In essence, to get proper lighting in some areas, the trees will have to be thinned and/or extracted, but only with the homeowner’s permission because they are private property.

However, there is no restriction as to driveway lights installed by homeowners on their homes and motion-sensitive lights are ok, too but they should not be pointed toward other

homes.

Kelley will be taking the tree issue to the board to see if there is consensus to provide additional funds for tree removal, but only upon homeowner consent. New or lower street lighting is probably not an option due to the high cost of installation of new poles and lamps.

Police Chief Berezin gave a very informative and interesting presentation and detailed the situation from law enforcement perspective.

About two weeks ago, a string of robberies started with one attempted robbery in Lake Colony near our Highway 6 entrance. The robbers were then probably involved in some other driveway holdups in a County area, close to Lake Colony. No firearm was evident in the holdup in our subdivision.

We have also had some garage burglaries for which the perpetrator has been identified and arrested, with the help of a driveway camera installed by one of our residents.

Berezin explained how www. raidsoline.com works. All of the different crimes that Missouri City has are plotted on the raidsonline mapping and citizens can use the website to determine what crimes have happened, where and when. Details about the actual location and residents and perpetrators involved are not disclosed.

By using this tool, residents can keep updated about actual criminal activity that might affect their neighborhood.

For instance, Raidsonline can be used to identify home burglaries for a specific time period and area and residents can then see trends and frequency. The crime spike we had is not typical

of Lake Colony and the Chief explained that one of the best ways to prevent future crime is to work closely with MCPD. The Police Chief emphasized a very close working relationship and teamwork with his department and that he cannot provide or guarantee patrol coverage at all times in all areas, no police department can. Widespread patrol activity has proven to be ineffective and wasteful.

Residents know their neighborhood and can recognize suspicious activity better than police patrols. We need to call 911 or the MCPD main number (281) 403-8700, immediately if residents see suspicious activity.

Waiting even 15 minutes doesn’t work because most crimes are committed quickly and the burglar is long gone by then.

Residents are the eyes and ears of an effective police department and provide the initial tip that helps MCPD solve many crimes. License plate numbers and car descriptions can help to identify perpetrators.

Auto burglaries are the most prevalent of all crimes in our area and throughout the country. They can be prevented by simply parking your car in your home’s garage, making sure the car is locked if it’s on the street and removing out all articles of interest on the seats. Even a gym bag might entice a burglar to break into your car.

Identity theft and shoplifting have also spiked in Missouri City with the introduction of CraigsList and new box stores.

Many thefts happen to unsuspecting users of Craig’s List.

Empty police patrol cars are an option to use in our neighborhood and MCPD will consider doing that.

Chief Berezin recommended we take the Neighborhood Watch course from his department and post the Neighborhood Watch signs. The Chief said his door is always open and he enjoys input from residents.

I’d like to suggest a few things: 1. Take a good look at our street and make a decision as to whether the tree canopy is too thick or not. If we have poor lighting and it contributes to an unsafe environment that invites burglars and driveway robberies, we need to trim or extract trees. Get with your neighbors and make a joint decision about this. Having a tree canopy is nice but not at the expense of our family’s safety.

2.

Neighborhood Watch (NW) needs to be started and sustained in our neighborhood and I’ll find out how we can sign up with MCPD to do this. NW has most or all of the tools we need to maintain a safer neighborhood, so why re-invent the wheel?

3. Each of us should probably try to help with low light levels in our neighborhoods by keeping on porch lights or installing strong motion-sensitive lights over your driveway. I’ve had them on my house for the last 10 years or so and I also have a large sign that indicates we have a burglar alarm system installed.

4. I was very impressed by the commitment and concern displayed by our City and FCCSA officials. They did a great job of supporting us in our concerns and giving us some good advice.

Howard E. Moline Missouri City

( PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY STRUCK OFF TO FORT BEND COUNTY)

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

1

12-DCV-199708 01/05/15

Account Number

0050000000021901

Style of Case

BID 16-060 – BOTTLED DRINKING WATER Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the firms made public. Submissions received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov Q16-063 – INVESTMENT BROKER/ DEALERS

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 8, 2016 for Nijadhar Development being a replat, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Legal Description

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

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14-DCV-215056 03/26/15

4600000400071907

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14-DCV-215056 03/26/15

4600005670031907

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

4

14-DCV-215822 06/04/15

4600000230030907

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

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14-DCV-215822 06/04/15

4600000331210907

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

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14-DCV-217732 04/17/15

6250010062001907

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

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

Adjudged Value (See note below)

$19,230.00

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below) $6,000.00

$1,400.00

$1,400.00

$710.00

$710.00

$2,000.00

$1,750.00

$380.00

$380.00

$5,000.00

$1,500.00

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

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

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

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

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

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Bonds are not required.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

(See note below)

Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx. gov.

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

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

Sale #

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: ALLEGED FATHER (UNKNOWN) NO KNOWN ADDRESS and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The petition of JOSE LOPEZ; EDNA LOPEZ, Petitioner, was filed in the 505TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JULY, 2015 against ALLEGED FATHER (UNKNOWN), Respondent(s), numbered 15-DCV224668, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF LUCAS DIAZ, A CHILD. The suit request TO TERMINATE PARENTCHILD RELATIONSHIP AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date of birth of the child(ren) who is/ are the subject of the suit: JANUARY 07,1999 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 15th day of February, 2016.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER DANIEL A RUIZ 1745 N. FRY ROAD, SUITE 305 KATY, TX 77449 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Deputy District Clerk Katherine Tanner 281-633-7645

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

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

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

FORT BEND

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

12551 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77478 RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745

Fort Bend Independent, (USPS 025-572) is published every Wednesday (for a subscription rate of $20 per year) by Fort Bend Independent, LLC., 12551, Emily Court, Texas 77478.

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INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 24, 2016 • Page 5

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

$169,000 $169,000

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$118,000

SOLD

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Arlene Rolsen has been practicing real estate for nearly 38 years.

A winning sales associate who has earned many honors including: • Top Producer Award 2013 - Sugar Land Office • Top 10 Agents at the Sugar Land Office 1987-Present • Active Member to Impact A Hero

Sugar Land•Brush Meadow• 3/2/2+Study

$205,000 $205,000

SOLD

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

$147,500 REDUCED

$259,000

SOLD

$178,000

Cinco Ranch • $379,900 • 4/31/2/2D

New Listing

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE IX SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS TO ADD SOFT RECYCLABLE MATERIALS The City of Sugar Land City Council on February 16, 2016 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 2044.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE IX OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND VEGETATION FOR PURPOSES OF ADDING PROVISIONS REGARDING COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF SOFT RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND REVISING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROVISIONS. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $2,000 for each offense. Each day any violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

Said ordinance is available in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

City of Missouri City City of Missouri City

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF March 15, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

RFP for the provision for city-wide Grounds Maintenance Services RFP # 16-153 Grounds Maintenance Services

Location/Date: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the City Council Chamber—2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

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

Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. RFP’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. RFP’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on March 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

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

RFP 16-153 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://www. demandstar.com/ and http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF March 15, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

RSQ for the provision of qualifications for GIS Consultant RSQ # 16-156 GIS Consultant Qualifications Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RSQ name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. RSQ’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. RSQ’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on March 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

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

RSQ 16-156 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://www. demandstar.com/ and http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Location/Date: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the City Council Chamber—2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

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

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-064 – JUSTICE CENTER PHASE II SHELL BUILDOUT

RFP 16-065 – CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PLANT TO SERVE THE JAIL FACILITIES

A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following.

All vendors are encouraged to attend.

This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

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

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

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

A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 10:30AM (CST).

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

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

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

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

SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to Linbeck Group, LLC. on behalf of The City of Sugar Land for the construction of the Smart Financial Centre Marquee Sign will be received at the office of Linbeck Group, LLC., 3900 Essex Lane, Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77027 on March 3, 2016 at 2:00pm. All interested bidders must contact Stephen Clegg at 713-579-0072 or sclegg@linbeck.com in order to obtain the Bid Documents. Linbeck Group, LLC. and the City of Sugar Land reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for Aliana Sec 49 being a replat of Reserve “A” Aliana Westmoor Drive and Reserves, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Rene Rodriguez with LJA Engineering, Inc at 713-953-5228 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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

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

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

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

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF WAYNE LESTER CEASER NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being March 14, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on December 21, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-228702 and is styled: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. The Unknown Heirs at Law of Wayne Lester Ceaser In Re: 405 San Juan Street Richmond, Tx 77469 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DANYA FULLER GLADNEY BARREN DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL LLP 1900 STJAMES PLACE SUITE 500 HOUSTON TX 77056 713-693-2027 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, ITS SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS BY AND THROUGH ITS ATTORNEY OF RECORD, DANYA F GLADNEY OF BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL. LLP. 1900 ST. JAMES PLACE, SUITE 500, HOUSTON, TX 77056, 713-639-2027, BROUGHT SUIT AGAINST DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF AT LAW OF WANYE LESTER CEASAR TO ENFORCE THE LOAN AGREEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 405 SAN JUAN STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, PLAZA DEL NORTE, CITY OF RICHMOND, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 3, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 29th day of January, 2016.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS LIFT STATION REHABILITATION SOUTH WWTP ONSITE, WOODSTREAM, INVERRARY, LEXINGTON 1, LEXINGTON 2, & SETTLERS WAY The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAMES:

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

Sealed bids, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Hall, Cane Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

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

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Medical Billing and Coding training offered at HCC Missouri City Campus

Fort Bend County has experienced a recent growth spurt which has created a need for more trained office staff in the medical field. The Houston Community College Mis-

souri City Campus will help fill that need by offering two certificates: Medical Business Office (Medical Billing) and Comprehensive Coding System (Medical Coding) this

semester.

“I worked in the medical field for 25 years before coming to HCC. I spent part of that time in a large clinic specializing in various practices

as an office manager,” HCC Health Information Specialist Jackie Franklin said. “The doctor saw 40 to 80 patients a day. The staff could not keep up with the charts that had to

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

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

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

14-DCV215786 11/30/15

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

2

14-DCV216506 08/24/15

460000323003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LOU ILA NEWBURN 7

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

3

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

4

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

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

1

5

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

6

15-DCV220520 11/30/15

7

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

8

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

9

Sale #

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

Cause # Judgment Date

10

15-DCV225042 11/10/15

11

15-DCV225049 11/17/15

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

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

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

Adjudged Value $8,500.00

Estimated Minimum Bid

gram can expect to work with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding, basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

“These two programs offer students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in managing a medical office, billing for healthcare services, and coding patient care delivered for billing and medical statistic purposes,” HCC Continuing Education Director Kirk White said.

These courses will be offered at the HCC Missouri City Campus located at 5855 Sienna Springs Way beginning Monday, February 29.

The deadline to register is Friday, February 26.

For more information on the Medical Billing and Coding classes as well as other courses offered by the Continuing Education Department, go to http://www.hccs. edu/continuing-education/ departments/health/medicalbusiness-office/ or call the campus at 713-718-7583.

be coded and the paperwork to bill patients and insurance claims.”

Medical Billing is an entry-level certificate. This certificate takes less than one-semester to complete and provides students with knowledge and skills required of clerical health care professionals. Students enrolled in this program can expect to work in a hands-on environment with medical terminology, patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical records, collections, accounts payable, financial reporting, and medical billing.

Comprehensive Coding System is an advanced entrylevel certificate, and takes less than one-semester to complete.

In medical coding, the employee assigns diagnostics and procedures codes within the electronic medical record, while maintaining compliance with establishing rules and regulatory body guidelines.

Students enrolled in this pro-

$2,800.00

$1,070.00

$1,070.00

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

$18,230.00

$5,500.00

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

$17,690.00

$2,600.00

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

$17,690.00

$2,500.00

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

$12,500.00

$2,000.00

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

$5,580.00

$1,500.00

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

$8,550.00

$2,000.00

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Nicole Madeleine Bowlin, Deceased, were issued on February 12, 2016 in Cause No. 445376, pending in the Probate Court Number 4, Harris County, Texas, to: John Richard Bowlin, Leslie Nicole Bowlin Bennett, and Jennifer Terri Bowlin Mengis.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Hrbacek Law Firm, P. C. Attn: Carissa Peterson 130 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 110 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 DATED the 19th day of February, 2016.

Dean A Hrbacek State Bar No.: 101 8800 E-mail: dhrbacek@hrbacek.com Carissa Peterson State Bar No.: 24057618 E-mail: cpeterson@hrbacek.com 130 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 110 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Telephone: (281) 240-2424 Facsimile: (281) 240-7089 Attorney for Independent Co-Executors

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

$9,570.00

$2,100.00

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$50/person • Includes Lunch and Seminar Vendors • $75/each • Includes Lunch Featured Speaker:

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

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

$2,570.00

$1,400.00

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

$11,460.00

$2,000.00

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

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

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

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: WANGXUSUO, UNKNOWN and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The petition of KENNETH RAY SLUDER; LATIFA SLUDER, Petitioner, was filed in the 505TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015 against WANG XUSUO, Respondent(s), numbered 15-DCV-226441, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF K.W. AND D.W. CHILDREN. The suit request TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

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

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

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

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 1st day of January, 2016 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-DCV-205191 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,081.73 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 2nd day of February, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Armando Valencia and Laura V. Valencia had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 35, BLOCK 2, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MA OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 716, PAGE 296 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

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

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

ADJUDGED/MARKET $118,860.00

VALUE:

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

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

INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 24, 2016 • Page 7

NEWS UHV to consolidate greater Houston degree programs The University of Houston-Victoria will begin offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at one location in Katy this fall in addition to its main campus in Victoria.

UHV will continue to offer programs through the summer at UH Sugar Land, the UH System at Cinco Ranch and the Houston Community College Katy campus.

“This move will allow students in Greater Houston to attend UHV classes in one convenient location,” UHV Interim President Vic Morgan said. “Community college transfer students will be able to finish their bachelor’s degree. A variety of master’s degree programs also will be offered at this same location.”

In fall 2014, the UH System began implementing a multi-year plan through which UH would become the sole provider of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at UH Sugar Land. UHV would transition its degree programs from UH Sugar Land to a new site in Katy. The transition was to occur over five years.

UHV administrators decided it would be best to speed up the move to one location in Katy in order to better serve the area more quickly.

The process will include increased marketing and recruiting so that the public becomes aware of the higher education opportunities readily available in the Katy area. The Katy Economic Development Corp. is assisting UHV in identifying several locations in Katy where space can be leased, Morgan said.

The move to a leased facility will be for about three years until a permanent UH System teaching center is constructed at a new location in Katy. UHV and other UH System universities will provide degree programs at this new, permanent site.

UH and UHV administrators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the transition. UH has agreed to provide support to UHV as higher education expands in Katy.

At the temporary Katy location, UHV will offer junior- and seniorlevel classes for students who want to complete a bachelor’s degree.

UHV also will continue offering online degree programs that undergraduate and graduate students can take from anywhere.

New Year, New Campus: TSTC is now hiring

By AMANDA SOTELO Texas State Technical College is set to open a new campus in Fort Bend County in August 2016, bringing approximately 60 jobs to the area.

With a goal of opening with 500 students and four more programs being added to the curriculum, TSTC has already began the application and hiring processes for faculty, instructional program support jobs and support staff positions.

Administrators are hoping to fill all positions by the beginning of Summer 2016.

The hiring influx comes with the increased number of day and evening programs available at TSTC’s Fort Bend campus. There will be seven programs total with 15 different degree awards offered.

Currently, there are three programs: HVAC Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology and Precision Machining Technology. The new four programs will include, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Cyber Security, Telecommunications Convergence Technology and Welding Technology.

“There was a need to expand the programs offered. Now that

we’re in the process, we need to hit the ground running,” said Mary Castañon, Director of Instructional Administration.

“There are going to be a lot of job opportunities for those who want to work for TSTC. It’s a great place to work and is located in one of the largestgrowing counties in Texas.”

In fact, one of TSTC’s overarching goals is to make the college a great place to work.

In addition to competitive salaries, TSTC offers excellent benefits with paid sick and vacation leave.

Each technology will be needing two or three full-time instructors, part-time instructors, lab assistants and teaching lab assistants. Faculty positions require a minimum of an

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT AND A CONSTRUCTION ZONE ALONG CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GREGORY BOULEVARD WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE TIME PERIOD FOR SUCH SPEED LIMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-16-07 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on February 15, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/Maria Jackson City Secretary

Associate of Applied Science Degree in the teaching discipline and at least three years industry experience in the field.

“We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic, committed and fun people to work for our campus,” said Randy Wooten, TSTC Vice Chancellor.

“We want people who can relate to not only high school students, but also our non-traditional students.”

Wooten said TSTC’s Fort Bend campus already has the support of the community, businesses and industries with all coming together and raising more than $40 million to bring a campus to their area.

“This project is on time and budget and will be a great addition to this area,” said Wooten.

“It’s going to be something people can be proud of and will go a long way in helping the economic vitality of Fort Bend County and its surrounding areas.”

Wooten added there are a lot of positive comments and excitement for the new campus.

Wooten explained that TSTC’s additional programs at Fort Bend County will also result in great careers for students.

He said it is TSTC’s role to talk to students about going to college and giving them the opportunity of not only graduating, but getting a great job.

“We want to help students decide what they want to do for the rest of their lives,” said Wooten.

“The career programs we will offer at Fort Bend County will result in great jobs for them with the ability to have a family and provide for them, grow, own their home – in other words we want to help them achieve the American dream.”

For more information or to apply for a position please visit www.tstc.jobs or call Human Resources at 956-364-4043.

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

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS COVINGTON WOODS DRAINAGE OFFLINE POND

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAMES: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Covington Woods Drainage Offline Pond DR1505 City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas 77479

The scope of work for this project consists of converting an existing inline stormwater detention pond into an offline one by constructing a new earthen berm, a new access ramp, excavation, clearing and grubbing, cleaning existing concrete channel, construction of weir, pilot channel and headwall structure including wing-wall, concrete and riprap paving installation, and seeding. The project is located in the City of Sugar Land, south of Jess Pirtle Boulevard, north of 7th Street, east of Eldridge Road, and west of Gillingham Lane.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivCastUSA. com or documents may be examined without charge in the office of the Project Engineer, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., 2925 Briarpark Drive Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042.

Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2016, City Hall Brazos Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

For questions regarding this bid contact Mr. Matt Manges, MJManges@lan-inc.com or 713-821-0366 no later than March 11, 2016.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sale #

Account Number

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

1

05-DCV-142694 02/20/08

1865030460068901

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

$3,330.00

$2,038.00

2

07-DCV-160327 05/12/10

7835000070077901

$4,090.00

$1,700.00

3

10-DCV-178123 06/22/11

0170860290402907

$8,750.00

$2,000.00

4

12-DCV-199119 08/14/13

7835000100120901

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

$4,820.00

$2,160.00

5

13-DCV-207366 11/20/13

1740020010023901

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

$3,250.00

$1,322.00

6

14-DCV-215757 07/23/15

0352000001700907

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

$7,470.00

$2,600.00

7

14-DCV-216394 03/26/15

4600000410080907

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

$1,420.00

$1,420.00

8

14-DCV-216394 03/26/15

5700000021600907

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

$230.00

$230.00

9

14-DCV-216507 04/27/15

4600002871030907

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

$1,680.00

$1,680.00

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

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

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

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

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

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

Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 24, 2016

AUTOMOBILE: Buick Enclave

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Buick has made its mark.

Since its launch in 2007, Buick Enclave sales have totaled nearly 500,000 around the world and the luxury crossover that sparked the brand’s renaissance continues to earn accolades for its safety, dependability and value.

In 2015, the Enclave received a 5-star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and ranked high in J.D. Power 2015 Dependability Study where it outperformed several luxury brands. Enclave also received Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award in 2015 for the Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover segment.

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 23rd day of December, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 14DCV-217777 in favor of the PlaintiffEaglewood Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,178.84 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 13th day of January, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Tammy Shirelle Menifee had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of March, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 3, OF EAGLEWOOD, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2219 A/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 16314 DRYBERRY COURT, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083

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Enclave has MacPherson strut front suspension, with a direct-acting stabilizer bar; “H” design rear suspension; fourwheel disc brakes with antilock; hydraulic brake boost and panic brake assist. Other safety features include StabiliTrak, traction control, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision alert, side blind zone alert and lane departure.

The test drive model was the Buick Enclave Premium, which retails for $49,515. Optional equipment raised the price to $53,835. Yes, this SUV is a true luxury vehicle that rides well, is quiet, and a rewarding ride and drive. I highly recommend test driving this vehicle.

ADJUDGED/MARKET $129,290.00

VALUE:

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

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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS To: Father Unknown and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

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

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: JANUARY 21,2016 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 10th day of February, 2016.

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

OR

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy Clerk Cassie Nash 218-341-4524

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 21, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2016, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit:

The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City invites the public to a special concert featuring Carnaval Guitar Duo. The duo guitarists, Edward Grigassy and Rodrigo Gamboa are deeply inspired by the guitar music of Latin America, and thus, after many years of research and development,the Duo creatively interprets a variety of songs and styles. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of wonderful entertainment. The concert is free to the public, although love offerings graciously accepted. The date is Saturday, March 12, at 5 p.m. in the church Chapel of the Resurrection at FUMC. The location is 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City. For more details, please call 281-499-3502 or email: FriendsoftheArts@comcast.net.

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

1

09-DCV177206 11/10/15

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

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

2

09-DCV177206 11/10/15

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

3

09-DCV177206 11/10/15

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

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Membership is available for as little as a $25 tax-deductible donation.

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Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$137,580.00

$61,500.00

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

$43,560.00

$19,100.00

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

$90,800.00

$31,800.00

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

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

Dated at Richmond, Texas, January 21, 2016 Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

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

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