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FBISD may get $15 million more in school funding for 2012-13

By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend ISD may find itself in somewhat of a fortuitous position in school finances, says FBISD’s Chief Financial Officer Tracy Hoke.

At the first budget workshop for the 2012-13 school year, Hoke told the school board on Monday that the district may get $15 million more in maintenance and operational funds this year compared to last year.

Her remarks were based on a study conducted by Moak, Casey & Associates, school finance and accountability experts.

The consultants projected property values to grow modestly by one percent, while student attendance is projected to grow less than one percent.

While there is no hope for Richard Filip, left, CEO of RE/MAX of Texas, presented Texas Broker/Owners of the Year award to Minesh and Nimesh Patel, any significant increase in reveco-owners of RE/MAX Fine Properties, Sugar Land. See Page 3. nue for school funding, FBISD

will benefit from the restoration of the funding formula system.

The formula system will ensure an M&O revenue increase of about $15 million for 201213, but that follows a decrease of about $25 million in 201112. But, M&O revenue is not projected to return to the 201011 level until 2014-15.

More than 500 school districts, including FBISD, are likely to gain general fund revenue on the formula basis.

Trustee Jim Rice appeared to be skeptical of the projected higher revenue because the school district will not receive the federal stimulus money of about $16 million it received last year.

Also, the state legislature has decided to gradually decrease the additional state aid for tax reduction given to school districts and increase the basic

allotment to which the school districts are entitled. The gradual change will take place from 2012-13 to 2017-18.

The consultants say the state budget will have more money in the rainy day fund, but competing demands for public education, health and human services, state water plan, higher education and transportation, will continue to place strain on the state budget.

The rainy day fund by the end of 2013 is estimated to be $7.3 billion instead of the $6.5 billion estimated at the end of the legislative session.

The consultants quoted State Comptroller Susan Combs saying “Job growth, sales tax collections, both from businesses and consumer purchases, as well as automobile sales, signal that Texas economy has emerged from the recession.�

In January 2011, the state’s anticipated biennial revenue was $77.3 billion. In May 2011, The comptroller added $2.9 billion to the estimate and by December 2011 the anticipated revenue rose to $82.7 billion.

Improving revenue will not necessarily be sufficient to cover current services in the state budget, experts say.

The trustees also heard from the district’s bond consultants on ways to refinance about $168 million in bond debts at short term low interest rates.

The district has all its debts on long-term, fixed rate. The consultants recommend diversifying the debt structure to reduce the cost of borrowing.

FBISD has $948 million in outstanding debts. The district repays about $30 million principle and about $44 million interest every year.

Thousands expected at color festival The buzz this year for the 5th Annual Festival of Colors (Indian Color-Powder-Throwing Festival) is all about the new Rain Dance Party planned at the end of the event on March 4 .

Organizers of HOLI 2012, Masala Radio, in association with other organizations, will be turning on the Rain Machine throughout the Color Zone for a one-hour Dance Party in the Rain with DJ Zee! It will be a first for Holi revellers in 25 years.

HOLI 2012 will take place at Seabourne Creek Nature Park

in Rosenberg (opposite the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on HWY36 @ HWY59).

Last year the event attracted nearly 12,000 guests including more non-Indians than ever! Everyone is encouraged to come to HOLI wearing old white T-shirts and old jeans or shorts, and towels, as you are sure to be zapped with lots of color before the day’s end, by revellers shouting “Don’t take offense, its Holi.�

The Hindu Festival of Holi symbolizes the triumph of Good over Evil.

The festival will feature

exciting stage entertainment, colorful vendor booths, delicious Indian food court, thrilling kids rides, Holi bonfire and of course thousands of Holi revellers who will spray each other with colored powder and colored water. Sunil T of Masala Radio will emcee the Main Stage this year featuring a few surprise acts. This year’s annual dance competition will feature the city’s top guy dancers performing to the latest “Item Girl� dances. Limited seats will fill up quickly, so everyone is encouraged to ar See COLOR, Page 3

Clean Bills of Health for 32 Missouri City businesses When eating out in Missouri City, patrons may see the letter grades A, B or C posted in windows of local restaurants. Those grades are given by the City’s Health Inspector Elena Abraham based on how well eating establishments rated during unannounced inspections.

Thirty-two businesses recently earned high marks and

were rewarded with Clean Restaurant Awards from City Council Members during their Feb. 20 regularly scheduled meeting. Each restaurant scored a 95 or above and had no critical violations. And the winners are: *Billy’s Donuts, 8817 Hwy. 6—96 *Burger King, 1254 Murphy Rd.—98

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News Sugar Land crime drops by 25 percent Ralph Reed to speak at Sugar Land event Part 1 crimes in Sugar Land decreased 25 percent last year, and violent crimes were down 40 percent, according to the Sugar Land Police Department’s 2011 Annual Report.

Since 2009, Part 1 crimes have dropped 27 percent.

Part 1 crimes include assault, auto theft, burglary, homicide, theft, robbery and auto burglary.

Sugar Land’s Part 1 crime rate in 2011 was 17.95 per capita, down from 23.89 in 2010, which was almost half the state’s rate of 42.33 and well below the national average of 33.46. State and national crime rate data is not yet available for 2011.

Since 2007, investigative clearance rates have improved by 21 percent.

Average response time to emergency calls in 2011

was 2:56, down from 3:05 in 2010, 4:42 in 2009 and 4:54 in 2008.

An area of focus during 2011 included non-violent crime categories, including shoplifting and vehicle burglaries. ●Robberies decreased from 60 (many of which were shoplifting incidents) to 29. ●Burglaries decreased from 236 to 221. There was no forced entry in 26 percent of all burglaries; doors were unlocked. ●There were 204 fewer thefts during 2011, of which 42 percent involved shoplifting. ●Vehicle burglaries were down 30 percent. The majority of these crimes occurred at 24 hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Eldridge Park, Bally’s Fitness, First Colony Mall and LA Fitness.

Police initiatives implemented to address property crimes included a partnership with retail districts and neighborhoods to encourage the use of cameras for security purposes.

SLPD also utilized a special task force that focuses exclusively on vehicle burglaries, shopper safety and public education.

Additional resources focused on the distribution of crime data through direct communications with homeowner associations, SLtv 16, e-policing and the Crime Prevention Division.

“We are committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships,” said Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley, who credits a

Ralph Reed, founder and chairman of the national Faith & Freedom Coalition, will be the featured speaker at the Texas Faith and Freedom Coalition on Saturday, March 10 in Sugar Land.

Also addressing the meeting will be Faith and Freedom Coalition Executive director Gary Marks, and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p. m. in the West Campus building at Sugar strong police presence and active citizens for Sugar Land’s low crime rate.

“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.”

Reed Creek Baptist Church, 13303 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land and is free to the public.

The Faith and Freedom Coalition’s goal is educating, equipping, and mobilizing people of faith and like-minded individuals to be responsible, effective citizens.

Among the objectives are to influence public policy and legislation that strengthens

families, promotes timehonored values, protects the dignity of life and marriage, and lowers the tax burden on families and small businesses.

In addition to his Faith and Freedom leadership, Ralph Reed is also chairman and CEO of Century Strategies, LLC, a public relations and public affairs firm.

Reed is former chairman of the Georgia Republican Party and former executive director of the Christian Coalition from 1989-1997, where he built one of the most effective public policy organizations in recent political history.

Gary Marks prior to his current position spent the last six years as the executive director for the Judicial Crisis Network.

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News OBITUARY: Linda Hancock (1939-2012) MELINDA (LINDA) HANCOCK, age 72, of Sugar Land, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Linda was a person of deep faith and commitment to the Lord, an extraordinary mother, wife and friend.

She was born April 23, 1939, in Russellville, Alabama.

Orphaned at an early age, Linda was adopted by James and Kathryn Wade of Clanton, Alabama. Linda adored her parents and often boasted that she never once felt anything but loved as their eldest child.

Linda is survived by her husband of thirty years, John Butler Hancock; daughter, Kimberly Dow; sons, James Johnson Dow, Jr. and Wade Dow; and grandsons, Preston and Blake, all of the Houston area. She is also survived by

her sister, Julie Howson of Tucker, Georgia; brother, Jim Wade Jr., and his wife Susan of Carlsbad, CA; and numerous other loving relatives and many many friends.

Linda attended Vanderbilt and the University of Alabama, and moved to Texas in the early 1960s to work for the Institute of Behavioral Medicine at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital until her retirement in 1990.

The love of her life was John (Butler to his older friends, but always “John” to Linda).

The two moved to Fort Bend County in 1983 and quickly became community leaders throughout the County.

John and Linda have been active members of Sugar Land First United Methodist Church and previously attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston for many years.

Hancock Linda was a Fort Bend legend. Since 2000, Linda has worked tirelessly for Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, and was named Volunteer of the Year in 2008.

The Houston Chronicle honored Linda as one of their “Faces in the Crowd.”

Linda was also a two-time President of the Fort Bend Republican Women’s Club,

and that club’s Woman of the Year during two other years.

Active with the Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women, she served as Deputy President and District Director of the Texas Federation of Republican Women. In 2003, Linda was voted one of the Federation’s Ten Outstanding Women.

In 1995, then-Governor Bush named Linda a “Yellow Rose of Texas” for her dedication to the party and for her leadership in the community.

Linda was also the inaugural recipient of the Fort Bend County Judge James Adolphus Award for outstanding service to the party and the community.

As a Campaign Manager or Advisor in Fort Bend County, State and Federal political races, Linda regularly helped to deliver victories for her

RE/MAX Fine Properties named Texas Broker/Owners of the Year

RE/MAX Fine Properties, Sugar Land, one of the highest-producing offices in the 250-office statewide RE/ MAX network, was honored at the RE/MAX state convention in Galveston recently, and coowners Minesh and Nimesh Patel were named Texas Broker/ Owners of the Year.

The office conducts commercial and investment real estate in addition to residential service, and has a history of charitable giving in the Southwest Houston area.

Numerous agents from the office were honored for their individual production, including Shawn Gao receiving the RE/ MAX Lifetime Achievement award ($3 million in commissions while with RE/MAX); RE/MAX Fine Properties’ Team Riddle (Linda and Todd

Riddle) ranking among the top twenty RE/MAX teams in the state; and Team Sansone (Chris and Lizz Sansone), who earned the RE/MAX Hall of Fame award ($1 million in commissions while with RE/MAX).

Several other agents earned induction into the Platinum Club ($250,000 minimum earned commissions in a calendar year), 100% Club ($100,000 minimum earned commissions per year), or the Executive Club ($50,000 minimum earned commissions).

“While we are very honored to have been singled out for this award, we have to deflect the credit to the incredible job our agents have done to get transactions closed and keep their clients happy during a significantly challenging market,” says Nimesh.

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The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a Fort Bend and Stafford Independent School District Board of Trustees candidate forum just in time for the May 12, 2012 elections. All candidates have been invited. Those who have filed for FBISD include Marilynn Glover, Jenny Bailey, Cynthia Lenton-Gary, Grayle James and Patt Snyder. The candidates forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land.

The forum is part of the Fort Bend Chamber’s Education Division.

tainment begins at 12:30 with vibrant dance performances, some with as many as 45 participants at once.

Kids are geared up for free rides, including the 3 new Zorb balls - where a pair get tied inside a giant clear plastic ball, and race downhill. Other rides include rock-climbing wall, giant Obstacle course, and a brand new Castle Slide. At random spots, impromptu dhol players (Indian drummers) will incense Spring Fever. For entertainment schedule, directions, and event parking, visit www.masalaradio.com and click on the HOLI 2012 banner, or contact 281-277-6874.

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James She has served in many positions including PTA/PTO President at Lakeview Elementary, First Colony Middle School, and Kempner High School. She has also served on several district wide committees including the discipline and health advisory committees for FBISD. Additional volunteer work has included over 10 years of coaching softball with Sugar Land Girls Softball Associa-

Land since that group’s inception in 2007.

Friends attended a visitation with the family on Friday, Feb. 24, at The SettegastKopf Co. @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land.

After a private interment, a memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, with Senior Pastor Martin Nicholas and the Rev. Phil Grose presiding.

The family wishes to thank all of the friends and groups of friends that have been so supportive and have prayed for Linda’s recovery, her peace and comfort.

“Thank you for being so caring and generous.”

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Free raffle for helmets The Fort Bend Independent School District, Fort Bend Medical Society Alliance and The Texas Medical Association will be holding a FREE Raffle starting at 11:30 a.m. at the WATCH Health Fair this Saturday, March 3. The Free Raffle will be giving out helmets for Elementary School Age Children in sizes medium and small. Sign ups for this free raffle will be held at the WATCH booth. The Texas Medical Association’s Hard Hats for Little Head program was created in 1994 to help reduce head injury among Texas children. Head

Grayle James files for FBISD Trustee Pos. 2 Grayle James, long time Sugar Land resident, is seeking election as Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees, Position 2 in the May 12 election.

(The incumbent Sonal Bhuchar is not seeking reelection as she is running for State Rep. Dist. 26 in the Republican Party primary.)

“I am passionate about educating our children, they are our future. As a former teacher I know that our students need the school board, administrators and teachers all working together for our children. My passion for education has led me to my decision to be part of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees,” said James.

James is a 15 year resident of Sugar Land in Fort Bend County. Since coming to Sugar Land, she has focused on volunteering in the community and raising her family.

Volunteer positions in the schools have been her focus.

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candidates, including George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Rick Perry, and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. In addition, Linda chaired the Headquarters for the Fort Bend Republican Party for four terms.

Linda also received the 2011 Volunteer of the Year, Senatorial District 18, award from the State of Texas Republican Party and members of the Executive Committee, recognizing her lifetime commitment to her community and her party.

Linda was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and was a proud member of a Houston Choral group for many years.

She served on the board and was an advisor to Imperial Performing Arts of Sugar

tion. James is also a member of The Junior League of Houston.

“I believe the School Board sets the tone for our district.

We need a strong, positive vision to enable our professional teachers to help our children achieve success,” said James.

James graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1985, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. She continued her education at California State University, Bakersfield and received her secondary teaching credential in Mathematics and Physical Sciences. She taught physics and chemistry for several years before moving overseas with her family. She has been married to her husband David for 27 years. They have three children who have attended FBISD schools.

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BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

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BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

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District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: DIAMOND WASHINGTON

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

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Opinion Letters

Guest Column

Sanctity of life is everybody’s business

By MARIE MCCOY I want to respond to the column, “Messing in the bedroom,” by Russell Jones in the 2/22/12 issue.

Jones stated that “Abortion, sexual behavior, and a variety of personal lifestyle issues are simply no one else’s business.”

Let’s review the purpose of government, particularly the basis on which our own government is founded.

“We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness --That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men...” Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence.

I believe it is the purpose of government to protect the rights of the people – to protect the nation as a whole and to protect individual citizens from others who try to victimize them.

Hence we have our laws against all kinds of practices whereby some seek to take advantage of another, whether by stealing, false advertising, or murder.

The very first right quoted

by Thomas Jefferson was the right to life. Just as the government has not only the right but the duty to protect children from child abuse, our government should be protecting unborn children against the most serious of all child abuse – the ending of an innocent life.

Abortion is not a private act that is “no one else’s business” any more than child abuse is

the private affair of parents.

As a community we come together to the aid of the victimized – and who is more helpless to speak for and defend themselves that a preborn child?

Make no mistake about whether or not a child within the womb is a child – it is a biological fact that human life begins at conception. We each began as a fertilized egg and progressed through the many stages of embryo, fetus, infant, toddler, adolescent, etc. before becoming an adult. If someone kills an adult, it is wrong.

If someone kills a teen or a toddler or an infant, it is deemed even more of a loss.

If an embryo dies, a person’s life has been prematurely cut short.

While abortion is certainly the intentional killing of a living, pre-born child, certain methods of so-called “emergency contraception” and even hormonal birth control can also end the life of young embryos.* And I certainly believe that it is beyond the scope of presidential power to force any citizen or private company to pay for so-called “medicine” that is capable of killing. Pregnancy is not a disease. If the government interpretation of morality no longer coincides with our own, so that certain practices that victimize others are made legal, we must retain the freedom to at least not be forced to participate in those practices by helping to pay for them.

As for what issues American care about when choosing a president, the most important

issue to me, and to millions of Americans who believe in the sanctity of human life, is which candidate will be most effective to return our nation to one that respects and defends the right to life of all Americans – including our pre-born brothers and sisters. * While “pregnancy” may have been re-defined by some to begin when an embryo implants into the uterine wall, human life begins at conception. “Emergency contraception” is said to be effective in “preventing” pregnancy up to five days later – because it prevents a young embryo from implanting in the uterine wall to receive nutrition from his or her mother. Ella, a new drug used for “emergency contraception” is similar to RU486, which is used in chemical abortions, and is likely to be able to kill embryos even after implantation.

Birth control pills were originally designed to prevent ovulation (no egg, no baby), but when doses were lowered to reduce side effects, the percentage of women who continue to ovulate while on the pill increased. The lower doses were still apparently preventing pregnancy, however, because of additional effects of the pill to inhibit implantation as well as fertilization. It is difficult to estimate how many millions of children have been unknowingly conceived and lost by women taking birth control pills.

(Marie McCoy, Executive Director, Christian Voices for Life of Fort Bend County has a Ph. D. in Biochemistry.)

Musings: Leadership

By JANICE SCANLAN What’s the difference between leadership that looks at the big picture and impact to the larger community and leadership that only considers special interests and agendas? I had a telling experience about how minor issues can become tempests in a teapot, if we let them.

I had written to City Council stating my opinion on a minor subject because I thought some larger issues might be overlooked in the discussion. I received some personal replies from various Councilmen acknowledging my concerns. . . routine, appreciated responses.

Then, I received an email from a stranger—all copied to Council. It seems that my communication with Council had been forwarded by one Councilman to this individual. He disagreed, which was fine. However, he also questioned whether I had any right to write to Council, and then ended with name calling.

Probably not winning tactics if you want to influence Council.

Rather than have a mud wrestling contest, I acknowledged his opinion and said I was sure Council appreciated receiving his remarks as well.

How did he get this communication? It seems one Councilman thought it important to forward my email to an individual constituent. They appear to be in close communication on the subject. Not that I write anything to Council I

Scanlan would care whether it was on a billboard, and I certainly am not naïve that a Councilman might let friends know there is “opposition.”

But is sending out one constituent’s email to another individual really pitting two constituents against one another? Is that leadership that brings the community together to consider issues in a larger light or is it leadership that seeks to be divisive? Or idle amusement to see if you can start a mud wrestling contest?

Now where was the contrast of leadership? Another Councilman politely took issue by stating he appreciated all opinions from Missouri City residents, but he also discussed some of the practical issues around the point in question and offered to sit down with the individual to discuss it. He brought the discussion to a higher level.

What happened next was extraordinary. The taxpayer actually spurned the invitation and an opportunity to discuss his

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case with someone who would vote on it. And not once, but twice dug a deeper hole. Frankly, it was an up close and personal look at uncompromising special interest. Yes, technically it was legal to forward my communication. Was it good judgment or the kind of action that brings people together? Not in my opinion.

Has our need to “win” superseded our judgment? It has certainly trampled all over our value of fair play much less respect for other people as well as respect for elected office. We are dealing with a very dangerous world as well as dismantling all kinds of infrastructure and doing it in the name of various ideologies. I worry all sides have lost the ability to work through issues with practicality, common sense and courtesy. Do we want to lower ourselves to what is business as usual at our national and, more and more, state levels?

Yes, we all feel passion about subjects and have bad hair days.

But do you want to win every battle or move your cause forward? In looking at outcomes are we trying to achieve a better way to start? Can we be adults and take issues to a higher level especially on the local level?

We are neighbors.

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

Protecting life is business of all To the Editor: I felt called to respond to Russell Jones opinion column of 2-22-2012 where he mentions Rick Santorum. I think it highly unlikely that the “bedroom issue,” as you label it, was the only issue facing our nation that Santorum discussed the previous week. No doubt it was the only issue the media chose to focus on during that time.

You refer to Santorum commenting on Obama’s Christianity. True, one man cannot claim to know what beliefs are held in the heart of another. He only has the actions of that person on which to base his opinions.

Have you considered, Mr. Jones, that there must be a reason this particular candidate is being thrust to the

forefront of a presidential campaign? Perhaps there are plenty of Americans, like me, who do see protecting the dignity of human life as the basis of their vote.

It is quite possible that if we respected life more highly, we would not have problems with all the other issues you felt should have been addressed by Rick Santorum-like international strife, economic woes, and health care concerns.

Do not forget the issue of domestic and child abuse. If more of us cared responsibly for life, we would exhibit personal accountability, less selfishness, dependency and instant gratification, and more care for our fellow man-- no matter his attitude, background, or religious affilia-

tion.

Give standing up for life a chance to strengthen, not weaken, our nation’s independent and competitive nature.

Respect for life trickles down to all areas of importance for citizens’ well-being. I grew up with the old saying “Live and let live.”

The world is big enough for both of us; respect all—and mind your own business type of attitude.

I still feel that way to a degree, but as one who respects life, the saying has a double meaning for me. Protecting your life and mine and that of the powerless should be the business of all voting citizens.

Leslye Henderson Sugar Land

iPads at FBISD schools ill-timed To the Editor: I would like to thank FBISD Trustees Susan Hohnbaum and Jim Rice for their “no” vote on the $18 million dollar iPad purchase for FBISD. The parents and taxpayers of Fort Bend County appreciate their vote against spending this money at a time when we are in such a grim financial state.

There are many, many people in the community very unhappy that the remaining board members chose to support this expenditure and we are thankful to you both for applying common sense.

If we were not in such dire financial straits, many parents and taxpayers would be happy to purchase iPads for our children.

However, I have spoken to many parents and taxpayers about this and I have not encountered one person who supported it.

The plain and simple truth is we are out of money and have been for a very long time.

We cannot continue to spend money as if there will always be more. We need to be as efficient as possible for the additional cuts that are inevitably coming. The Rainy Day Fund is empty.

So, as Rice and Hohnbaum said, the time is not right.

So thank you for applying common sense when others clearly did not.

To the rest of the board members: As a parent and taxpayer in Fort Bend County, I cannot tell you how disappointed we are that you made this poor choice for our school district.

You were elected to be the watchdog over our school district and of our money.

You are there to make sure the superintendent does what you tell him to do, not the other way around.

Your vote was a betrayal of the children, the parents and the taxpayers. You did not represent our best interest.

FBISD did not make it clear to us how this would increase test scores.

In fact, I have read several articles declaring it does not.

So if you have clear and convincing evidence that it does, do please share it with us.

If not, the only conclusion can be that you have thrown away a substantial amount of our money and we want to know why.

My biggest issue with this expenditure is that it was done after laying off hundreds of teachers. The idea that we can spend $18 million on iPads, an as yet unproven tool for schools, while laying off hundreds of teachers (and, yes, I know it cannot be used for salaries but it can pay down debt) and still provide a contract extension for a superintendent who already has a five year contract is a slap in the

face of our students, teachers, parents and taxpayers.

You as well as Dr. Jenney should have the common decency to delay contract extensions at least one year after laying off teachers.

As a voter, a parent and a taxpayer, I will make a suggestion to each of you.

At any time, but particularly in this climate, the only reason that we should make any expenditure other than paying down debt should be for cost savings.

Sadly, I cannot believe that this will save us any money.

In fact, the project will cost us more than the initial outlay in future years, money that we do not have.

A good indication for your alarms to go off is when you are confronted with a “kid in a candy store” atmosphere, which was on display Monday night by FBISD administrators.

Another indication is when you are sold a bag of goods by Robert Calvert who claims that our “back is against the wall on this project” although he later admitted that the purchase of the iPads was not required to keep the referenced $6 million grant. When you hear these types of statements and in that type of atmosphere, I suggest you listen to your instincts and just say “no.”

Nancy Dunham Sugar Land

Fort Bend County Public Transportation DBE Goal

Fort Bend County Public Transportation has completed their review of the federally funded contracting opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) for fiscal years 2012-2014.

Pursuant to US DOT regulations 49 CFR PART 26, the County is required to establish a Race Neutral / Race Conscious Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal program. This goal is based upon projected contracting / procurement opportunities, the availability of eligible ready, willing and able to work Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and past contracting achievement.

An overall agency goal of 6% is proposed for contracting / procurement opportunities for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

Method of Establishing Goal: Fort Bend County utilized the following data sources to determine a base figure for the relative availability of DBEs: 2007 Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land MSA County Business Patterns (http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/msanaic/msasect.pl) State of Texas-Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) DBE Directory (http://www.dot.state.tx.us/business/tucp-cat-dist.htm?dist=HOU) Step One: To develop the base number of available DBEs the following was done: 1.Fort Bend Public Transit first identified the types of contracts and budget expected to bid out over the three year period.

2.Completed the USDOT’s Weighting Base Figure Worksheet 3.Identified the number of available DBEs for each listing utilizing NAICS codes and the TUCP website. This enabled us to establish the total percent of available DBEs at six percent (6%).

NAICS CODE PROJECT AMOUNT AREA DBEs/ALL DBEs •811111 Vehicle Maintenance $ 406 4/1284 •424120 Office Supplies $ 18,418 5/87 •238290 Equipment $ 6,465 1/127 •423430 Computers $ 4,022 5/199 •541618 Transit Consulting $1,176,000 23/400 •541890 Printing $ 21,353 5/115 Total $1,226,664 Total 43/2212 Step Two: After an examination of the current capacity of DBEs, size of anticipated expenditures, review of past DBE on similar expenses it was determined that no adjustment to the base figure established in step one was needed at this time, for an overall goal of 6%.

Public Participation Notice Fort Bend Public Transportation Department pursues public participation through inquiry and consultation with various contractor groups and community organizations and identifies DBE organizations through review of Texas State’s certified DBEs, capable of performing Fort Bend Public Transit contacts. Identification of DBEs is available at the Texas Unified Certification Program’s Directory.

Comments on the proposed overall goals are encouraged and will be used for informational purposes to develop the final established goals. The methodology used to determine the goal will be available for public inspection during normal working hours, Monday through Friday at the Fort Bend County Public Transportation office until April 13, 2012 The address for the Public Transportation is 12550 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Fort Bend County will accept comments on the goals until 4:00 p.m. on April 13, 2012. If the County receives any comments from individuals or organizations a response to each will be prepared. Comments must be submitted in writing to the following address: Twila Mouttet, DBELO Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department 12550 Emily Court, Suite 400 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Or Aida B. Douglass, Interim Civil Rights Officer U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration, Region VI 819 Taylor Street, Room 8A36 Fort Worth, TX 76102

FEBRUARY 29 , 2012 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: ANTHONY GASTON

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: KATHERINE SMITH,

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: LUCY WILLIS AKA LUCY WILLIAMS

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: MINNIE B BLUEFORD AKA MINNE B BLUFORD BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: DAVE BURNLEY

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: BOB GASTON

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L. A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebeles 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: CHARLIE M GASTON

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHN SMITH AKA ELIJAH SMITH SR.

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHN COLEMAN

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHN BLUEFORD AKA JOHN BLUFORD

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHN BRANTLEY

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: ROBBIE BURNLEY

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: FANNIE HOLMES

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHN WILLIS AKA JOHN WILLIAMS IS BELIEVED TO BE E. H. WILLAMS, BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: NELLIE LEE COLEMAN

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHNNIE GASTON

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: LUCY BRANTLEY

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: THE COLORED AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL METHODIST CHURCH, BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L. A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 29, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice by Order of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on January 24, 2012 in accordance with TX LOCAL GOV’T CODE § 263.001.

The appointed Commissioner shall sell at public auction real property owned by the County on the 22nd day of March 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Said property to be sold at public auction is a 0.3893 acre of land, being part of a 0.467 acre tract of land, in the Jane Long Survey, Abstract 55, Ransom Road (now known as Williams Way, Blvd.), Fort Bend County, Texas, described in a deed dated December 3, 2009, recorded under file no. 2010010566 in the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

The auction will be held at the site located on Williams Way Blvd.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 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 may be downloaded from the Purchasing Agent website at www.co.fort-bend. tx.us.

Q12-044 – INVESTMENT BROKER DEALERS Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: RUFUS JAMES

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: LAURA JAMES

BY SERVING UNKNOWN HEIRS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 April 02, 2012 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on FEBRUARY 09, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-196097 and is styled: Johnny D. Lofton, et al vs. Bob Gaston and his heirs, et al.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TERRANCE P BAGGOTT LAW OFFICE OF TERRANCE P BAGGOTT 820 RICHMOND AVE STE B HOUSTON TX 77006-0000 (713) 529-2727 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: SUIT TO QUIET TITLE AND REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFFS ARE THE OWNERS OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY (THE “PROPERTY”) AND OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS REAL PROPERTY HAS AN ADDRESS OF 8102 HARRIS STREET, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BRING THE NORTHWEST ONE-THIRD (NW 1/3) OF LOT THREE (3), AND THE NORTHEAST TWO-THIRDS (NE 2/3) OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN SAID TOWN OF FULSHEAR, TEXAS, SAID ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF LOT THREE (3) FRONTING FIFTY (50) FEET ON WALLIS STREET, AND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET ON HARRIS STREET AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET ON FIFTH STREET, AND BEING KNOWN AS THE LANTON GASTON TRACT ACQUIRED UNDER DEED FROM L.A. BRISCOE DATED JANUARY 4, 1906, AS NOW APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 31 AT PAGE 623, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HERE MADE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 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 16th day of February, 2012.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Brittany Rebels 281-633-7613

Legal Notices 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 8, 2012 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. Solicitation may be downloaded from the Purchasing Agent website at www. co.fort-bend.tx.us.

RFP 12-041 – EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER AND INCIDENT SUPPORT TRAILER Unit pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

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

INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 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. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

BID 12-045 – ROAD MATERIAL Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No bonds are 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

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Sugar Land and Unincorporated Areas of Fort Bend County, Texas, and Case No. 11-06-0225P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing an Invitation for Bids for the following: IFB # 145-12

Construction of Gessner Road Irrigation Project

The City of Missouri City intends to award a contract for all materials and labor for the construction of a complete and operational landscape irrigation system in the medians along South Gessner Road between the South Sam Houston Tollway and Cravens Road.

Items not specifically called for in the specifications but necessary for a complete and operational system as described herein shall be provided by the contractor for the price bid. All construction shall be in conformance with project plans, specifications, City of Missouri City standards, ordinances and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Bid shall include any delivery, fuel surcharge or other miscellaneous charges. The bid shall be lump sum and include the days to completion.

Project Location: This project is located along South Gessner Road in Missouri City.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, in Missouri City.

Bids will be accepted until 2 PM local time March 12, 2012 and then opened.

The bid packages may be obtained beginning February 22nd from Missouri City Purchasing Office at (281) 403-8626 or by email charles@missouricitytx.gov There is no charge for the bid package.

Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids 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. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Charles Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City, Texas

NOTICE TO BIDDERS COLLECTION SYSTEM CRITICAL LINE REHABILITATION The City of Sugar Land seeks bids, in triplicate, for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Collection System Critical Line Rehabilitation Project CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WW1101 LOCATION OF WORK: Various Locations throughout the City of Sugar Land Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from the following office and location with payment of $110.00 (non-refundable). Electronic Copies will be available free of charge: HDR Engineering, Inc 4635 Southwest Freeway, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77027 713-622-9264 Fax: 713-622-9265 Questions regarding the request for qualification must be received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2012. Please contact HDR Engineering, Inc. telephone number (713) 622-9264.

Sealed bids in triplicate, 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. on Thursday, March 15, 2012, 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 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012, City of Sugar Land City Hall, Brazos Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received.

The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/ or Order of Sale issued on the 9TH day of DECEMBER, 2011 by the 240TH Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 1O-DCV-186487 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION WEST CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATON Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,729.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 4TH day of JANUARY, 2012, 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) - FREDIS NOEL PEREZ AND WENDY HERNANDEZ had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of MARCH, 2012 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., 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 37, BLOCK 3” OF MISSION WEST, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 17, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE: $69,520.00 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 Fort Bend County Precinct 3 BY: SERGEANT J. MORALES Deputy Constable # 1308 LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 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. CDs are available in the Office of the Purchasing Agent.

All addendums will be posted on the Purchasing Agent website at www. co.fort-bend.tx.us.

BID 12-043 – RECONSTRUCTION OF BURNEY ROAD A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are 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 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 16th day of December, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #10-DCV-186689 in favor of the Plaintiff - Mission Bend No. 5 Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3127.89 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 19th day of January, 2012, 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) - Pamela S. Hicks had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of March, 2012 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., 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 39, IN BLOCK 29, OF MISSION BEND, SECTION SIX (6), A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 269, PAGE 97 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND VOLUME 21 PAGE 26 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID PROPERTY LYING IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7302 LA GRANADA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE: $90,820.00 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 Fort Bend County Precinct 3 BY: SERGEANT J. MORALES Deputy Constable # 1308 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 15, 2012 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. This project is partially funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, City of Houston HUD CDBG funds and County Funds. This is a LEED project. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office.

All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

RFP 12-020 – GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES-FORT BEND COUNTY SENIOR CENTER A second pre-RFP conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 9:00 AM (CST). The pre-RFP conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All vendors are encouraged to attend.

Lump sum pricing is required.

Successful vendor is required to provide bonds.

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

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

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 13th day of JANUARY, 2012 by the COUNTY Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11-CCV-045459 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,436.21 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on FEBRUARY 6TH 2012 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of MARCH 2012 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants — SYLVESTER RUSSELL AND KATHERINE RUSSELL had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 51 IN BLOCK 9 OF QUAIL GLEN SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 16 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8402 BEEMEADOW LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

Terms: Cash.

Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2

By Lieutenant G. Majors, #73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 9TH day of DECEMBER, 2011 by the 400TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 07-CV155149 in favor of the Plaintiff - HICKORY CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,641.40 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same, Therefore, on the 25TH day of JANUARY, 2012, 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) - CAIN DAVIS, JR. AND CARRIE MAE DAVIS had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of MARCH, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten 0’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 9, IN BLOCK 4, OF HICKORY CREEK, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 569/B AND 570/A, PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7007 GLEN ROSA DRIVE, KATY, TEXAS 77494.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $110,680.00 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 Fort Bend County Precinct 3 BY: SERGEANT J. MORALES Deputy Constable # 1308

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 17th day of JANUARY, 2012 by the COUNTY Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-CCV-043208 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,234.58++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on FEBRUARY 6TH 2012 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of MARCH 2012 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., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants — LEONA H SMITH had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT EIGHTY-ONE (81) LEASS A NORTHWESTERLY PORTION, BLOCK SIX 6) OF OF QUAIL GLEN SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 16 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8306 BIRD RUN DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

Terms: Cash.

Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2

By Lieutenant G. Majors, #73 Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY UUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 9TH day of DECEMBER, 2011 by the 268TH Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 07-DCV-155233 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION WEST CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,471.38 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 4TH day of JANUARY, 2012, 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) - LUIS PEREZ AND MARIA T. VILLANUEVA had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of MARCH, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 47, BLOCK 4, OF MISSION WEST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 4, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE: $63,140.00 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 ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 BY: SERGEANT J. MORALES Deputy Constable # 1308

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 for Fulbrook, Section 5B, Replat of Lots 18 and 19 of Block 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact David Leyendecker with Clay & Leyendecker Inc at 281-391-0173 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 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 may be downloaded from the Purchasing Agent website at www.co.fort-bend. tx.us.

Q12-039 – PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT SERVICES FOR LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas 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, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 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 may be downloaded from the Purchasing Agent website at www.co.fort-bend. tx.us.

1.Q12-037 – DESIGN BUILD CITY OF ARCOLA COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATIONS; 2.Q12-038 – DESIGN BUILD CITY OF KENDLETON SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. Bonds are required for successful vendor. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on December 29th, 2011 in cause numbered 09-DCV-175332 styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND INC. vs. DARLENE JOHNSON, in which a judgment was rendered on FEB 10, 2011, in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND INC. for the sum of FOUR Thousand FOUR Hundred SIX Dollars and EIGHTY Cents ($4406.80); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on FEB 2, 2012 and will on March 6th, 2012, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest DARLENE JOHNSON to and in the following described Real Property: Lot Twenty TWO (22), Block 10 of THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THUNDERBIRD WEST 1 IN FORT BEND COUNTY , TEXAS AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS of Fort Bend County, Texas , IN BOOK 10, PAGE 15.

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, Inc., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: March 6, 2012 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/ or Order of Sale issued on the 9TH day of JANUARY, 2012 by the 268TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #09-DCV-175610 in favor of the Plaintiff - SUGAR CREEK HOMES ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,608.60 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 25TH day of JANUARY, 2012, 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) - HILARY J. LLOYD AND KIMBERLY A. LLOYD, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of MARCH, 2012 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., 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 TEN (10), BLOCK ONE (1), SUGAR CREEK SECTION TEN (10), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12, PAGE 6 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 538 LONGVIEW DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY,” INCLUDING THE REAL PROPERTY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON).

ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE: $392,180.00 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 Fort Bend County Precinct 3 BY: SERGEANT J. MORALES Deputy Constable # 1308

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FILM REVIEW: Act of Valor I enjoyed this movie, but I knew I would. I have great respect for the business end of the military M-16 rifle and its popular A4 version used by The SEALs. The scopes appeared to be primarily the EOtech 553 Holographic. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know or care about rifles and such, then this movie might be a stretch for you. On the other hand, you might like this movie if you are patriotic and admire the heroic work of our toughest and most highly trained soldiers in the USA military â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Navy SEALs. And now some of you are asking â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they the guys that killed Osama bin Laden?â&#x20AC;? And the answer is â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes.â&#x20AC;? However, the Navy SEALs have been the baddest of the bad for decades.

They take on the most dangerous missions and most of the time it is done in secret. This movie claims that the storyline is based on real acts of valor.

The stars of the show are active-duty SEALs with live bullets and accurate reenactments. Many of the scenes are shot from the perspective of the Seal who is shooting or aiming his rifle and the audience can see through the scope and down the barrel. The action is fast-paced and bloody. War is not pretty or nice.

The first battle begins with a small special ops squad attempting to extract a female CIA agent who has been abducted and is being tortured. This part of the story spills into the Russian mafia and Jihadists who are trying to infiltrate the United States through Mexico.

Some will see this movie as propaganda. If you suspect you might have those feelings, stay at home. This movie is all about the courage and danger associated with being a Navy Seal who is on the front lines of defending this county. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on their side and I left the theatre in a reverent mood because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just witnessed realistic stories of heroism and death.

My Friday afternoon crowd at First Colony AMC was in excess of 100, so I predict that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Act of Valorâ&#x20AC;? will do well at the box office. The movie was co-directed by Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh; both have experience in directing and producing films about the military. This is not a classically great movie, but for a February flick about bombs and bad guys, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty good and an appropriate prelude to the Oscars.

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Fort Bend Cares Road Trip to Rio raises over $150,000 the presenting sponsor Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital was once again a winning combination. Memorial Hermann’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Brown, and wife Amy were among the attendees enjoying the event which seemed to be an endless parade of Who’s Who in Fort Bend County including on air host Michele Fisher from 93Q and Houston’s Eagle, as Em-

Looking in the rear view mirror it is safe to say Fort Bend Cares party “Road Trip to Rio” on Feb. 11th, was a sizzling success, raising over $150,000.

This charitable foundation will allocate these funds in June to more than 20 non-profit organizations serving disadvantaged children all in Fort Bend County.

The cohesive partnership between Fort Bend Cares and

produced high drama as the live auction alone raked in a total of $54,400.

Says Jill Curtis, “Our guests enjoy a fabulous casual evening of fun while contributing to the welfare of children through the non profits we support. What a blessing to live in such a generous community!” For more information visitwww.FortBendCares. org, or call 832-392-1983.

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Jill Curtis, Executive Director of Fort Bend Cares, and her 26 Committee Chairs, worked tirelessly together to produce an entertaining evening, turning the Fluor Daniel Cafeteria into a Carnivale themed paradise. A wide assortment of local restaurants were showing off some of their finest cuisine as guests sampled delicacies.

Auctioneer Jim Richard

Executive Director Jill Curtis feels the love from supporters Robin Orman and Chip Nemesi.

Rick Conley and Carl Favre appreciate a Brazilian Samba Dancer.

Live Auction Winners Dr. Bob McClendon, left, Sandy Curtis, Thomas Rey and Dean Hrbacek.

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MARCH 3-4 & 10-11 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Think outside the ordinary model home showcase.

Spring is in full swing at Aliana, with the grand opening of our brand new Model Home Village, featuring a showcase of new floor plans, finishes and exciting ideas for outdoor living. The area’s top builders have saved their biggest surprises for the backyards, each handcrafted in an elaborate theme – for everything from summer cookouts to alfresco entertaining.

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*Photos are representative examples of backyard themes. $5,000 upgrade incentive is good only on new homes in Aliana® placed under contract from 3/3/2012 to 12/31/2012. $500 gift card will be awarded by random drawing. Aliana reserves the right to amend or cancel this promotion or any other program at any time without notice. As with any financial decision, buyers are encouraged to do their own due diligence when selecting a home builder. Homes in the Aliana Community are constructed and sold by home building companies (“Builders”) not affiliated with Aliana Development Company, the developer of such community or the developer’s affiliated companies (collectively, “Developer”). Developer does not guarantee or warrant the obligations of, or construction by, such Builders, or the availability or pricing of homes. Prices, specifications and details concerning homes are established by the builders and are subject to change without notice. All drawings are preliminary and subject to change, and are for presentation purposes only. Further, said drawings are scanned images only and are not for computation or construction purposes. These drawings may or may not incorporate information and/or data provided to consultants relative to engineering and drainage, flood plains and environmental issues and should not be relied upon for any purpose. No warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the actual design, location, and character of the facilities shown on any maps are intended. Additionally, no warranty is made to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Copyright 2012 Aliana Development Company. All rights reserved. “ALIANA” and “Handcrafted for Living” are trademarks of Aliana Development Company. Information last updated 2/8/12.

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