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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016

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Sheriff pulls the plug on Constable’s deputies

By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls has denied access to the law enforcement computer system to two deputies in the office of Precinct 3 Constable Rob Cook. The two deputies cannot get access to the facilities under the control of the sheriff.

Sheriff’s Chief Deputy David Marcaurele sent a memo to Cook on March 2 citing ‘security concerns.’

I have been informed that your Deputy Constable Bruce Denney recently posted information via facebook to the general public concerning staffing at the Sheriff’s Office. Further, your Deputy Constable Frank Cempa Jr posted similar information to the general public via facebook.

In one particular instance a posting was made on 02-21-16 at 10:00 a.m that lists the patrol units on duty for that day and the area where they were working.

Releasing where on duty patrol units are located to the general public in this “real time” manner is an act that can only be described as unprofessional and shows a wanton disregard for the safety of our Deputy Sheriffs.

Further, securing information about our agency that I can only surmise was obtained due to their official capacity as your Deputies and then releasing this to the general public is inappropriate and erases a key element in any functioning and ongoing professional relationship – trust.

I fully understand that the actions taken by these Deputies were coordinated and connected to a political agenda; however, it does not excuse such unprofessional actions and I would be remiss to allow them to hide behind politics when their actions serve to compromise the security of personnel under my command.

It is very disturbing that your personnel make statements that their concern is for the safety of our Deputy Sheriffs and then follow this with actions that could very well place our Deputy Sheriffs in peril (the words spoken are hollow while the actions taken speak volumes).

Our Office cannot trust that these Deputies will refrain from similar actions in the future. It is therefore necessary that effective 03-03-16 both of these Deputy Constables will have their access to the RMS and CAD systems revoked. Further, grant of access to facilities under the control of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is revoked.

The sheriff’s action followed his victory in the Republican Party primary on March 1.

Frank Cempa, Jr., lieutenant in

Cook’s office, is the son of Frank Cempa, who ran against Nehls for sheriff in the Republican primary.

Deputy Bruce Denny also worked in the campaign for Cempa.

Frank Cempa, Jr. said he had worked on his father’s campaign outside his working hours and his postings on Facebook were that of a son to support his father in the campaign. He did not do so in his capacity as a deputy constable, Cempa,Jr. said.

His postings on Facebook were not real time data and posed no danger to deputies, he said. If there was a security concern, why should the sheriff wait until after the election to retaliate, Cempa, Jr. said. He should have acted on Feb. 22 when the alleged security concern arose, he said.

The law enforcement computer system in the sheriff’s office belongs to the county and is used by all constables and Justice of the peace courts and county emergency management system.

By denying access, the sheriff has virtually deactivated Constable Cook’s office.

The deputies cannot safely do patrolling or stop anyone for search or respond to an emergency call, Cempa said. The license plate of a vehicle or driver’s license of a suspect cannot be checked via computer from the deputy’s computer terminal.

Reports on incidents are transmitted to the sheriff’s office via the computer terminal, after the supervisor approves the reports.

At least 36 reports are now waiting in queue at Constable Cook’s office for transmittal to the sheriff’s office.

Cempa said the sheriff’s action has now affected public safety and the safety of the officers. He cannot locate where his patrol units are at any given time in the absence of GPS. Under the contract deputy program, homeowners associations have hired the constable to provide extra security. Now, that protection cannot be provided effectively.

For example, last week, there was an accidental shooting and the discovery of a body.

The deputies could not do anything instantly, but communicate via cell phone and wait for the sheriff’s deputies to arrive.

By crippling the constable deputies, the sheriff has left the county wide open for liability arising out of any criminal act or danger to the public and law enforement officers, Cempa said.

Cempa said the sheriff has overreached his powers and he has sent his response to the county commissioners, county attorney and the sheriff. He is waiting

for some action by the commissioners court and the county attorney.

Constable Rob Cook said he is waiting on advice from County Attorney Roy Cordes.

Previously, Nehls had asked Cook to rein in his deputies from posting negative things about the sheriff on FaceBook.

Cook said he had sought the county attorney’s opinion on the matter and the county attorney said that Cook had no control over what the deputies wrote on FaceBook in their personal time.

What was posted on FaceBook: By Bruce Denney FBCSO Patrol staffing for Sunday, 02/21/2016*********** Folks, when you think it will not get any worse...it does!

Sheriff Troy E. Nehls has a grand total of 11 tax paid district patrol units on duty today from 6AM4PM. ELEVEN units to cover 886 square miles and a population near 735,000. There are also (3) contract units which are prohibited from responding to non-emergency calls out of their contract area. (2) patrol units are covering districts 1,5, 7, 8, and 9.

This area is from Damon, Texas to Simonton, to Kendleton, Texas and Weston Lakes area. Two units to cover 5 master patrol districts.

(2) patrol units to cover district 4 which covers Mission Bend, Town West, Pheasant Creek, the Hwy 6 corridor from Beechnut to the Hwy 90 area, and all the businesses along Hwy 6. (2) patrol units to cover the Fresno/ Arcola area, unincorporated areas of Stafford and Missouri City.

(3) patrol units to cover district 3 which is Pecan Grove, New Territory. (2) patrol units to cover district 2 which covers an area north of FM 1093 to IH-10, FM 1489 on the west, FM 1463 on the east.

The (3) contract units are in Greatwood, Sienna Plantation, and Grand Lakes.

Frank Cempa, Jr. I have secured documents in hand where on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 on the DAY SHIFT only had 13 deputies for the ENTIRE COUNTY! Let me give you what they put out on the street and use map I previously posted: 3 deputies working Districts 1,8,9,5, &7 (yes 5 districts with 3 units); 2 deputies working District 2 (Katy area); 2 deputies working District 3 (Pecan Grove/ New Territory areas); 2 deputies working District 4 (Mission Bend/Hwy 6 areas); 2 deputies working District 6 (Stafford/Arcola areas) 1 deputy to be a floater on East end of County ; 1 deputy to be a floater on West end of County

TEXANA TEE OFF. Dust off your clubs, get your golf buddies together and make your way to Weston Lakes Country Club for the 4th Annual ‘Texana Tee Off’ Fundraising Golf Tournament which will take place on Monday, April 4, 2016.

This open tournament promises to be a great day for all who participate. The ‘Texana Tee Off’ is in full swing and is being chaired by Katina Scott, Texana Community Advisory Board member and is the brainchild of Honorary Chair, Mary Rose Zdunke-

wicz, Mayor of Weston Lakes.

Gary Pearson, Cliff Aldrich and J.C. Whitten are also assisting on the Tee Off organizing committee, together with Jason Hall and Keith Simmons from Weston Lakes Country Club.

This 18 hole scramble tournament includes; a boxed lunch and dinner in the club house as well as a great live and silent auction.

Don’t play golf? Then come for dinner and take part in bidding on the unique auction items, you could walk away with a JJ Watt, auto-

graphed football, a wonderful wine package, be Sheriff for a Day, golf around the area and more.

Legacy Ford is the Presenting Sponsor for the Tee Off.

Sponsorships are still available including the Course sponsorship at $3,000 to $200 Hole Sponsorship. Anyone interested in sponsoring this event should contact: Andi Wallis – 281.239.427.

L to R: Mayor Mary Rose Zdunkewicz, J.C. Whitten, Ron Ewer with Legacy Ford, Gary Pearson & Katina Scott

Helen Cordes Award A record-breaking Seventh Annual Cordes Award Dinner was held by Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse (FBRC) on Feb. 25th at the Stafford Centre. Event Co-chairs were Roberta Avery and Dr. Betty Baitland. The 2016 honoree was Fort Bend I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre. Two hundred and seventy attendees heard speaker Kevin Price share insights into the family disease of alcoholism and addiction. Yolanda Green served as the emcee. Haynes and Boone was the Presenting Sponsor, along with 30 other local sponsors.

A highlight of the event was a Special Tribute to Helen Cordes, for whom the event was founded and the Annual Award is given.

The Helen Cordes Award honors her generous community spirit and community achievements. Helen served on the Fort Bend Regional Council’s Board of Directors from 1991–1997 and as President from 1992– 1995. During that time and long afterward, Helen served with such a sincere passion for FBRC’s mission that she has inspired all who have shared the privilege of working with her.

All funds raised benefit Fort Bend Regional Council’s programs for adults and youth who are impacted by alcohol and drug abuse. Proceeds are used to further efforts to restore families and break the cycle of addiction, as well as help students in Fort Bend County build coping skills so they won’t fall victim to substance abuse. In addition to outpatient treatment, FBRC reaches 10,000 students in 39 schools in Fort Bend, Lamar Consolidated and Stafford School Districts. FBRC prepares children to make positive, healthy choices and successfully overcome life’s challenges.

To support FBRC’s programs, contact Director of Development Debbie Ortiz at 281-207-2406 or dortiz@ Charles Dupre with the Helen Cordes award fortbendcouncil.org.

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NEWS OakBend Medical Center staffer celebrates 30th anniversary

March 10th marked the 30th anniversary of Victor Alley’s start date at OakBend Medical Center. Barely 20 years old when he began, Victor has found his way into the hearts of his co-workers and they celebrated his anniversary with a surprise party at the Jackson Street Campus of the hospital.

Victor, who holds the title as a housekeeper2 in the building services department, can be found making his rounds in the hospital, diligently doing his job.

At the celebration, Victor was presented with a Certificate of Service, a Letter from the CEO and an OakBend portfolio by CEO Joe Freudenberger. There was cake, punch and Victor’s favorite, lots of candy.

Sheree Oehlke, a Case Manager at the hospital believes, “When you think of Victor, you think of dedication. This is a young man that used to walk to work in the rain, just to not miss a day to be here.

He greets everybody with a smile, he loves for you to stop and answer questions for him because sometimes he doesn’t understand what is going on in life and in the world and if he hears something, he wants an explanation. He does his work and I don’t think he ever missed a day of work until he had his surgery and then the day they took him to his room on the floor he was ready to come back to work.

“That was the second thing he asked, ‘When can I go to work?’ I know he never meets a stranger and even though he might get some people confused and may not know everybody’s name, he knows everybody that works here.

I have known Victor for 25 years and I remember when his mother used to stand outside under the trees for him to get off work so she could walk him home and she would walk him to work every day.

The loss that he has had in his life for someone like Victor is probably unbearable, but the

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Joe Freudenberger, CEO, OakBend Medical Center with Victor Alley, who had completed 30 years of service at OakBend. only solitude that he has is to come to OakBend to work every day.”

Another proud friend of Victor is his supervisor, Scottie Clark. Scottie is the Building Service Manager and added, “To me Victor is one of

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NEWS

Missouri City approves new retail developments

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Missouri City Council added almost 39 more acres to the city’s supply of retail land when on first reading members voted unanimously to rezone two parcels from residential to retail.

The first property of 10.87 acres is at the intersection of Sienna Parkway and Watts Plantation Road, southeast of Sienna. The applicant, Llarance L. Turner of Kelly R. Kaluza & Associates, Inc., is requesting the rezoning from suburban district to retail to

be able to develop the site for commercial/retail uses. Turner said his company wants to get the retail zoning in place before talking to developers.

Staff members told council that Kaluza & Associates does not have a specific user for the location but know the site is conducive to some type of commercial/retail use.

Missouri City’s retail district zoning allows for almost any kind of light commercial use -- medical care facilities, retail stores, fuel stations and auto repairs. The proposed

rezoning is supported by a city goal to have more varied development in order to change its bedroom community reputation.

The other parcel council members considered is 27.76 acres that is currently a suburban district. The applicant, Brett Dodd, with BLE Investments and Westwood Gymnastics, is seeking a zoning change from suburban district to planned development so he can build a mixed use development there.

The site is north of Flat Bank

It is theft... but a different kind A Fort Bend County jury took only one hour to convict Treveia Shawna McCurdy of Theft on March 9, 2016.

The 46-year-old Houston woman was charged with the crime after stealing $865 from the TJX/MarMaxx Group by fraudulently returning two rugs to HomeGoods that HomeGoods doesn’t even carry.

According to Assistant District Attorney Monica Nunez-Garza, Treveia McCurdy walked into a TJMaxx/ HomeGoods store in Houston on December 2, 2013 and purchased two rugs and a purse in cash for $1,060.82.

McCurdy left the rugs behind with customer service and exited the store with only her purse. McCurdy then reentered the store and returned all three items, taking her original receipt back and refund of $1,060.82 in cash.

The defendant never left the store with the rugs. However, just two hours later, McCurdy entered a different

HomeGoods store located on Westheimer Parkway in Katy.

This time, the defendant brought two rugs she claimed were from HomeGoods. McCurdy presented her original receipt from the earlier transaction in Houston and returned the two rugs for a second refund in which she received $865.98 in cash.

It was later discovered that McCurdy placed identifying marks on the back of these rugs, which are from an unknown source, to pass them off as HomeGoods merchandise.

As the rugs were not HomeGoods merchandise, they could not be resold and were destroyed.

The defendant claimed that as an Interior Designer, she frequents HomeGoods and TJMaxx locations and returns items all the time and it was just a mistake that she used the wrong receipt. However, even though McCurdy testified that she keeps records for five years, she could not produce the receipt for the rugs she

claimed she actually bought at HomeGoods.

“The defense tried to blame HomeGoods for processing the second refund, but the jury could tell that McCurdy had intentionally exploited the retailer to unlawfully reap a financial benefit,” said NunezGarza.

McCurdy was tried in County Court at Law No. 1 before Presiding Judge Christopher G. Morales.

Theft in this case is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and/or up to a $4,000 fine. McCurdy was sentenced to serve an eighteen month probation during which she must pay a $1,000 fine and $865 in restitution. She will also complete 120 hours of community service and spend 3 days in jail as a condition of her probation.

Assistant District Attorneys Monica Nunez-Garza and Justin Foster prosecuted the case.

Attorney Richard M. Marsh, Jr. represented the defendant.

Creek, south and east of Elkins High School, and west of a Christian Brothers Automotive and Dance Works. Dodd is under contract to buy the property for a 30,000-46,000 square foot gymnastics, tumbling and cheer facility; an 8,000 – 10,000 square foot swim academy, and approximately 60,000 – 65,000 square feet of commercial/retail development.

Dodd said he expects to build the project in three phases with the first phase beginning in late summer 2016. The swim academy is possible in fall of 2017 and the commercial and

retail development will follow according to the demand for commercial space in the summer 2018/2019. Since a significant amount of the property may stay in a natural or semi-natural state, the applicant is seeking flexibility in the site design.

The applicant also said he has gymnastic academies in Katy and Westwood and that the one near Sienna would be similar to FIN (Fun IN Swimming) Academy -- highly recreational-based swim academies. And, he said FIN wants to be a partner and build one on his property. “They cater

to similar age kids as the gymnastics and tumbling. It creates a neat environment, kids area multi-faceted area.”

FIN has five locations in the Houston area and have been in the business for more than 30 years. Dodd said they cater to kids 12 months to 18 years.

The land was initially a 40-plus acre tract bought by a church. The church has since divided the land, which includes the 27 acre tract.

Council will likely cast positive votes to rezone the two properties at their March 21 meeting.

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WCMC takes applications for scholarships The Woman’s Club of Missouri City (WCMC), raises community awareness throughout the year and raises funds for the DeWalt Heritage Center (old Dew House) and to award scholarships each May. Pictured here is Missouri City Police Chief Mike Berezin, Columnist Carolyn Bowden and WCMC members Jane Thompson & Dixon Eller at their December Lunch where they collected throws for seniors and toys for the Blue Santa Program.

The Woman’s Club of Missouri City is now accepting applications for its WCMC Legacy Scholarship.

The $1000 scholarships are offered to graduating seniors who live in Missouri City, have a 4.0 grade point average on a 6.0 scale and are graduating from Dulles, Elkins, Hightower, Marshall or Ridge Point high schools.

Deadline for applications is April 8, 2016.

Students can obtain the necessary forms from their counselor’s office, college and career advisor or on naviance.

The completed application and worksheet along with an official copy of their high school transcript, a copy of their college acceptance letter and a letter of recommendation should be mailed to WCMC Legacy Scholarship, 2814 West Pebble Beach Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459-2521.

Following a review by the scholarship committee, eligible students will be contacted for an interview.

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Missouri City Police Chief Mike Berezin, Columnist Carolyn Bowden and WCMC members Jane Thompson & Dixon Eller at their December Lunch where they collected throws for seniors and toys for the Blue Santa Program.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SUGAR LAND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF CDBG FUNDS

The City of Sugar Land will hold a public hearing to give all Sugar Land residents an opportunity to voice opinions on the Program Year 2016 Annual Action Plan for use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and proposed projects for the upcoming program year. Staff would like to hear your comments on prioritizing programs for the coming year; and on how the City plans to spend CDBG funding.

A mandatory pre-application workshop for all agencies requesting CDBG funds will be held in conjunction with the public hearing. Eligible agencies include 501(c)(3) non-profits, City Departments and County agencies. Applications will be made available only to those agencies in attendance and are due by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

All attendees are invited to speak on the subject of CDBG at the Public Hearing, 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in the Cane Room, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas.

Residents may send comments by April 19, 2016 to the City of Sugar Land Environmental & Neighborhood Services Department, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 or P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77487-0110. Residents may also fax comments to the City at (281) 275-2771.

CDBG Program Background: The goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderateincome persons.

Eligible activities include but are not limited to public facility construction and improvements, handicapped accessibility, operational funding for non-profit agencies, rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, housing development assistance, enforcement of City codes, clearance and demolition, infrastructure improvements, business development and job creation activities. Not less than 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low and moderateincome persons.

Fair Housing Issues: The Public Hearing will also be a forum regarding input on fair housing and related issues. Citizens with suggestions and/or concerns will be provided opportunity to voice those issues during the last portion of the public hearing.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the facility is wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs, please contact the Environmental & Neighborhood Services Department at (281) 275-2771.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about April 4, 2016 the City of Sugar Land will submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for release of Community Development Block Grant program funds for Grant Number B-14-MC-48-0041 and B-15-MC-48-0041 under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a park improvement project. The project will be for the purpose of completing improvements to the existing Lonnie Green Park and will be overseen by the City of Sugar Land at a total cost of $204,431. Improvements will include replacement of existing play structures with two new structures, relocated existing swing set, addition of mulch fall surface, concrete border, 4-foot-high ornamental fence, seating wall, entry plaza, picnic area, gazebo, and saddle and standup spinners. The project improvements will be completed at 130 1st Street, Sugar Land.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: The City of Sugar Land has determined these projects will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas 77479, the ERR can be reviewed and copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the City of Sugar Land Environmental & Neighborhood Services Department which is responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by March 31, 2016 will be considered by the City of Sugar Land prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS: The City of Sugar Land certifies to HUD that Allen Bogard in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Sugar Land to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS: HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Sugar Land certification for a period of no less than fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Sugar Land; (b) the City of Sugar Land has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and be addressed to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Houston Field Office, Region 6, 1301 Fannin, Suite 2200, Houston, Texas 77002. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Allen Bogard, City Manager U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410 Telephone: (202) 708-1112

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INSURANCE GUEST COMMENTARY Trump isn’t the problem, he’s the symptom Insuring

By DR. CALEB VERBOIS After the Michigan primary, there has been a predictable round of handwringing from the GOP about why Donald Trump keeps winning despite being neither a Republican nor a conservative.

A lot of answers have been bandied about: there are too many candidates in the race; the media is too nice to him; Republican voters are stupid; it can’t continue forever.

The problem is that these answers miss the point.

Trump is not the problem. He is also not the cure. He’s the symptom.

The Republican Party is sick, and has been for a long time. For a generation Republican voters have consistently pulled the lever for whatever Republican has been trotted out; they are only now realizing they don’t have a lot to show for it.

Voters are angry. They are angry at President Obama for transforming America into something new. They are angry at Republican legislators for not stopping the president. They are angry at Republicans for passing massive budgets with little regard for future debt, for making miniscule attempts to reign in the executive branch, and for depending on the Supreme Court to do what they in Congress should have done. They’re angry at D.C. Republicans and donors who, in their view, think many Republican voters are rubes and simpletons, while simultaneously expecting them to turn out to vote like clockwork.

And at least some of this anger is justified. There is a real lack of trust in the Republican establishment in Washington—and it’s not just among Republican voters. Consider the most recent controversy, the question of what to do with the replacement of Justice Scalia.

Republican Senate Major-

Trump ity Leader McConnell has promised to refuse to confirm any Obama appointment, as Democrats did at the end of the last two Republican presidential terms. President Obama, for one, does not take them seriously. As Michael Memoli at the Los Angeles Times noted, “Obama himself suggested Wednesday that Republicans were hardly committed to their own position now. “ ‘I get the politics of it … and, by the way, there’s not a lot of vigor when they defend the position that they’re taking. … They’re pretty sheepish about it when they make those comments.’” When many Republican primary voters read Obama’s comments, they fear he is right; they suspect that the Republican Senate’s promise to refuse to confirm another Obama appointee to the Supreme Court is just talk.

Consider, just three months ago, after promising to stand up the president’s budget demands, new Republican Speaker Paul Ryan capitulated on virtually every one of the president’s demands, from accepting more Syrian refugees, to increased federal grants to sanctuary cities, to quadrupling HB-1 visas for service jobs. In light of this, Republican voters have felt a bit like the villagers who kept coming out to the aid of the little boy who cried wolf.

Cause No. 15-CPR-028489 Notice of Appointment of Kenneth Lee Willis Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March,2016, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Mary Frances willis, Deceased, were issued to Kenneth Lee Willis, Independent Executor of the Estate of Mary Frances Willis, Deceased, by County Court at Law No. Four (4) of Fort Bend county, Texas, in cause No. 15-CPR028489 pending upon the Docket of said court.

All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time prescribed by law at the address of the said Kenneth Lee Willis, Independent Executor, being as shown below: Kenneth Lee Willis 1006 Oakland Court Sugar Land, Texas 77498 Dated this 14th day of March, 2016.

Dermot Rigg, P.C. 13333 Southwest Freeway, Suite 100 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 281-242-7447 (phone) 281-494-0101 (fax) Email : drigg 15@windstream.net Attorney for Kenneth Lee Willis Independent Executor of the Estate of Mary Frances Willis, Deceased

And they are angry about it.

And in their anger, they’ve turned to an angry man who has made promises that, were they less angry, they would know not to take seriously.

Trump, after all, and to repeat, is neither a Republican nor a conservative. He has flip-flopped on the Iraq War at least as much as John Kerry did in 2004. Trump, like Kerry, Pelosi, and Reid, was in favor of the war, right up until the point that it got difficult, and then Trump, with the rest, turned against it. Trump thinks Planned Parenthood does good work, he believes the government should pay for everyone’s health care, and even on immigration, the supposed policy that no one was talking about until Trump came along, Trump himself is less than forthright, having said multiple times that once the border is secured he would “give them [illegals already in the country] a path.” A path to what? Trump refuses to say.

These are all things that Trump is on record about, and yet many Republican voters, in their anger, are determined to think that Trump is the straight-shooter in the race, rather than a man that has changed positions on every major issue in the race.

The problem for Trump’s main opponents, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, and for the Republican Party as a whole, is not just Trump.

It’s that too many of their own voters no longer trust them. And unfortunately, they have reason to be distrustful.

Regardless of how the Republican primary turns out, it would be a grave mistake for the Republican leadership to simply dismiss Trump supporters as angry, stupid, or ignorant.

Unfortunately for Republican voters, in their anger at their party leaders, they’ve missed the fact that they have even more reason to be distrustful of Trump. And they are running out of time to recognize their mistake.

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LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 04, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Kevin Polasek, P.E., Terra Associates, Inc., to rezone an approximate 1.483 acre tract of land from LC-2, local retail district to PD, Planned Development District; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of a Unity Bank, south of the Little School of Elohim, east of the proposed Houston Community College – Texas Parkway campus, and west of the Hunters Glen Section 1 residential subdivision.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a tract of land containing 1.483 acres of land, situated in the I.&G.N. Railroad Company Survey Number 3, A-264, Fort Bend County, Texas and being all of the remainder of Reserve “B”, Final Plat of Unity National Bank, a plat of subdivision recorded in slide number 1577B, Plat records of Fort Bend County, Texas; also being all the remainder of that certain tract described in deed to V2N Investments, LLC, as recorded under Clerk’s File Number 2010007312 in the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

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

LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 04, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Jiju Thomas to amend the regulations and restrictions of PD, Planned Development District #11 to allow for LC-2, local retail district uses within a 0.845 acre tract of land which is presently restricted to restaurant use and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: PD #11 is located north of the Highway 6 and Lake Olympia Parkway intersection and south of the Quail Valley Thunderbird residential subdivision. The subject site is located at 6855 Highway 6, southeast of a State Farm Insurance Agency, northwest of the FBISD bus barn, southwest of a Public Storage facility, and northeast of Excel Urgent Care.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PD #11 can be described as being the Park Place subdivision as recorded under slide 1776 B, County Clerk’s File No. 9883408 of the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas. The subject site can be described as Lot 2 of the Park Place subdivision as referenced.

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

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Third number (25) = property damage liability maximum for one accident. Meaning to cover damage for the other car(s) or other property such as a building, traffic signal, sign, landscaping, etc.…

The State of Texas required minimums are among the highest in the United States for liability coverage, but are actually very low when compared with the costs of medical care and vehicle repair and replacement.

Discuss the amount of coverage you need for your situation with a professional auto insurance agent. Many will suggest at least insurance coverage amounts of 100/300/100 if you have adequate income and own assets.

Even these limits can be very low when you consider the cost of bodily injury for another person if they are seriously injured and taken to a medical facility and spend several days in intensive care.

The cost of being life flighted is in excess of $20,000 in many areas.

The $100,000 property damage limit is also very low with cost of automobiles nowadays.

Consider if you’re in an accident and you are at fault and multiple other vehicles are involved with serious damage.

A $100,000 property damage limit can be exhausted very quickly.

Our recommendations are carry the highest limits that your budget can comfortably afford because realistically if you can’t afford it you probably will not keep it in force.

If you have above average assets we also recommend you consider additional coverage of higher limits and through the purchase of a personal umbrella policy which is sold in million dollar limits.

You can never have too much coverage considering what could happen on our congested roads.

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You will not need to follow lenders requirements about having auto insurance coverage if you purchase a used car or truck for cash and free and clear of any financing.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Katy Gaston Road North from Bellaire Blvd Street Dedication, Precinct 3.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for the street name change from Montgomery Road to Laprada Trace in Precinct 3.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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$184,500 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Roesner Woods, Precinct 3.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Winfield Lakes North, Sec 1, Precinct 2.

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

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

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City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF April 5, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

RSQ for the provision of qualifications for Facility Master Plan RSQ # 16-165 Facility Master Plan Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RSQ name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. RSQ’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. RSQ’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on April 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

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

RSQ 16-165 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://www. demandstar.com/ and http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.

CSJ:2105-01-036 PARCEL: 12B NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § TO: The unknown heirs of Vincent I. Storland, a/k/a Vincent Irvin Storland, a/k/a Vincent Storland, deceased, known heir of Irvin Storland, deceased; Janet Anderson, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if she be deceased, her unknown heirs; the unknown heirs of Eleanor C. Matchett, deceased, known heir of Irvin Storland, deceased; Karen Fuller, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if she be deceased, her unknown heirs; Kristine Karlson a/k/a Tina Karlson a/k/a Kristine Miller, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if she be deceased, her unknown heirs; the unknown heirs of Florence Karlson Covino, deceased; and Claudie Storland, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if deceased, the unknown heirs of Claudie Storland You are each hereby notified that a hearing will be held at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issuance hereof, that is to say Monday, the 11th day of April, 2016, and at The George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Dr., Richmond, Texas 77469, to assess the damages of the owner of the property being condemned.

The State of Texas filed a Petition for Condemnation with the Judge of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas, on the 17th day of August, 2015, in Cause No. 15-CCV-055629 which is styled The State of Texas v. Araceli Gonzalez, et vir, et al.. The Plaintiff is the State of Texas. The Defendants are: Araceli Gonzalez and husband, Antonio Gonzalez; Raymond Hugh Goodrich and wife, Mary Melissa Halbert Goodrich; Lucy Goodrich Cheadle, a single woman; Hart Latimer Goodrich and wife, Amy Firestone Goodrich; The Successor Trustees of all trusts created under the will of A.J. Adams, Jr., Probate No. 149695, Harris County, Texas; Edwin A. Baiza and wife, Patricia Josselin Lopez de Baiza; the unknown heirs of Vincent I. Storland, a/k/a Vincent Irvin Storland, a/k/a Vincent Storland, deceased, known heir of Irvin Storland, deceased; James I. Storland, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Judy Rusten a/k/a Judith I. Rusten, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Janet Anderson, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if she be deceased her unknown heirs; Joel Storland a/k/a Joel Vincent Storland, a married person not herein joined by spouse; the unknown heirs of Eleanor C. Matchett, deceased, known heir of Irvin Storland, deceased; Karen Fuller, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if she be deceased her unknown heirs; Barbara Calistro, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Kristine Karlson a/k/a Tina Karlson a/k/a Kristine Miller, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if she be deceased her unknown heirs; Kimberly Matchett a/k/a Kimberly Ann Lafitaga, a divorced person; David Irvin Matchett, a married person not herein joined by spouse; the unknown heirs of Florence Karlson Covino, deceased; Peter Covino a/k/a Peter C. Covino, III, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Heidi Luekenga, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Ammon Covino, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Vince G. Covino, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Melody Covino a/k/a Melody Covino Redondo, a married person not herein joined by spouse; Claudie Storland, whose whereabouts are unknown, and if deceased, the unknown heirs of Claudie Storland; and Colony Ridge Land, LLC, a Texas limited liability company.

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is Samantha Kessler, Assistant Attorney General, P. O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas, 78711-2548.

This suit is an eminent domain proceeding in which the State of Texas is condemning a tract of land located in Fort Bend County, Texas, being a 0.1054 of an acre (4,589 square feet) parcel of land situated in the Thomas Hobermaker Survey, Abstract No. 191, Fort Bend county, Texas; said 0.1054 of an acre parcel of land being out of a 0.3841 of an acre (calculated) tract conveyed by deed dated February 8, 2013 from Colony Ridge Land, LLC, to Tito Rodriguez Moczygemba and Maria Concepcion Machado, recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File (F.B.C.C.F.) No. 2013045065, Official Public Records Fort Bend County (O.P.R.F.B.C.); said 0.1054 of an acre parcel of land also being out of the called north 1/2 of Lot 31, of the A. J. Adams & Bro Subdivision, recorded in Volume 1, Page 11, Plat Records of Fort Bend County, such property being fully described in Exhibit “A” of Plaintiff ’s Petition for Condemnation filed under the above-referenced cause number.

The interests of these Defendants are that they either own or claim an interest in said property, subject to unpaid accrued taxes.

You are further notified that you may appear at the hearing before the Special Commissioners and present evidence you desire on the issue of damages to be assessed against the State. If you do not appear at the hearing, the Special Commissioners may proceed to assess the damages of the owner of the property being condemned.

If this Notice is not served within ninety (90) days after its issuance, it shall be returned forthwith.

ISSUED this 25th day of February, 2016.

Mark Millis Patti Parish-Kaminski Jeff Singer SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS

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All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed to Derrick Lane at the address of the undersigned attorney for the Independent Executor set forth below: Estate of Porn Lane, Deceased Breland & Breland Attorneys at Law Attn: Patton H. Breland, Jr. State Bar No. 02947800 2207 Hermann Drive Houston, Texas 77004 Tel: (713) 526-0541 Fax: (713) 526-0564 E-mail: Attorneys@BrelandLaw.com

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON UPDATED LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN RELATING TO LAKE OLYMPIA PARKWAY EXTENSION SERVICE AREA IMPACT FEE Notice is hereby given for a public hearing to take place at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Missouri City, Texas to be held on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at: City Hall Council Chamber, Second Floor, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489 for the purpose of discussing and reviewing the updated land use assumptions and capital improvements plan for the impact fee for the Lake Olympia Parkway Extension Service Area and for the purpose of determining whether to amend such plan. The property is more particularly depicted as follows:

Any member of the public has the right to appear at the public hearing and present evidence for or against the update of the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE HIGHWAY 6 MAXICOM IRRIGATION RETROFIT The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

State Highway 6 Maxicom Irrigation Retrofit ST1604 State Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www. publicpurchase.com Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov or post on www.publicpurchase.com no later than 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 17, 2016.

The City will award the contract and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

CSJ:2105-01-036 PARCEL: 16 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND TO: THE UNKNOWN SHAREHOLDERS OF OTR INVESTMENTS, INC., THROUGH DANIEL J. FRIEDMAN, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND SHAREHOLDER, A TEXAS CORPORATION F/K/A ACEITA EL VAMPIRO, INC., WHOSE LEGAL EXISTENCE HAS CEASED, and if any of them be deceased, the names and residences of their respective heirs and legal representatives.

You are each hereby notified that a hearing will be held at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issuance hereof, that is to say Monday, the 28th day of March, and at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, to assess the damages of the owner of the property being condemned.

The State of Texas filed a Petition for Condemnation with the Judge of the County Court At Law No. 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas, on the 16th day of September, 2015, in Cause No.15-CCV-055818 which is styled The State of Texas v. John Kunnakat, Et Ux, Et Al. The Plaintiff is the State of Texas. The Defendants are: THE UNKNOWN SHAREHOLDERS OF OTR INVESTMENTS, INC., THROUGH DANIEL J. FRIEDMAN, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND SHAREHOLDER, A TEXAS CORPORATION F/K/A ACEITA EL VAMPIRO, INC., WHOSE LEGAL EXISTENCE HAS CEASED, and, if any of them be deceased, their respective heirs and legal representatives, if any; John Kunnakat, and wife, Achamma Kunnakat, Alexander Daniel, and wife, Anie A. Daniel.

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is Samantha Owens, Assistant Attorney General, P. 0. Box 12548, Austin, Texas, 78711-2548.

This suit is an eminent domain proceeding in which the State of Texas is condemning a tract of land located in Fort Bend County, Texas, containing 0.2338 of an acre (10,184 square feet) parcel of land situated in the Thomas Hobermaker Survey; Abstract No. 191, Fort Bend County, Texas; said 0.2338 of an acre parcel of land being out of a 1.6800 acre (calculated) tract of land described in a deed dated September 1, 2009 from Constable Rob Cook, Precinct 3, Fort Bend County, Texas, to John Kunnakat and Alexander Daniel, recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File (F. B. C. C. F.) No. 2010015560, Official Public Records Fort Bend County (0. P. R. F. B. C.) and described in a deed dated April 5, 2011 from Constable Rob Cook, Precinct 3, Fort Bend County, Texas, to John Kunnakat and Alexander Daniel, recorded under F. B. C. C. F. No. 2011041012, 0. P. R. F. B.C.; said 0.2338 of an acre parcel of land also being out of Lots 38 and 39, of the A. J. Adams & Bro Subdivision, recorded in Volume 1, Page 11, Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, such property being fully described in Exhibit “A” of Plaintiff’s Petition for Condemnation filed under the above-referenced cause number.

The interests of these Defendants are that they either own or claim an interest in said property, subject to unpaid accrued taxes.

You are further notified that you may appear at the hearing before the Special Commissioners and present evidence you desire on the issue of damages to be assessed against the State. If you do not appear at the hearing, the Special Commissioners may proceed to assess the damages of the owner of the property being condemned.

If this Notice is not served within ninety (90) days after its issuance, it shall be returned forthwith.

ISSUED this 12th day of February, 2016.

Special Commissioners, Carl Drozd, Barry Beard, Andrew Dornburg

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • MARCH 16, 2016 CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on Jan 26, 2016 in cause numbered 15-DCV-222564 styled GRANTS LAKE TEMPOS ASSOC INC vs. CHERYL ANN RICHARDSON, in which a judgment was rendered on June 5, 2015 in favor of GRANTS LAKE TEMPOS ASOCIATION,INC. for the sum of EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT DOLLARS and SEVENTEEN CENTS ($8937.17); 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 FEBRUARY 24, 2016 and will on APRIL 5, 2016, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of CHERYL ANN RICHARDSON to and in the following described Real Property: BEING A PORTION OF GRANTS LAKE TEMPOS, SECTION TWO,A SUBDIVISION OF RECORD,AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 32,PAGE 4, IN THE RECORD OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS,AND FURTHER BEING OUT OF THE ELIJAH ALCORN LEAGUE,A-1,FORT BEND COUNTY,TX AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS;COMMENCING AT A FOUND5/8 INCH ROD MARKING THE MOST EASTERLY NORTHEAST CORNER,OF SAID GRANTS LAKE TEMPOS SECTION, TWO, SAID IRON ROD FURTHER MARKING RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GRANTS LAKE BOULEVARD (80,00 FEET WIDE)THENCE SOUTH 73 47’ 51” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 171.27 FEET TO A FOUND ½ INCH IRON ROD;THENCE NORTH 69 14’,01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 73.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE SOUTH 20 45’ 39”WEST A DISTANCE OF 41.00 FEET TO A POINT FOR CORNER: THENCE NORTH 69 14’ 01’WEST A DISTANCE OF 26.83 FEET TO A FOUND ½ INCH IRON ROD FOR A CORNER;THENCE NORTH 20 45’ 59” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.00 FEET TO A FOUND OF ½ INCH ROD FOR CORNER;THENCE SOUTH 69 14’ 01”, EAST A DISTANCE OF 26.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.0231 ACRES OF LAND. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of GRANTS LAKE TEMPOS ASSOC,INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON , RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: APRIL 5th, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH Trever J. Nehls Constable, Pct.4 Fort Bend County, Texas

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for McCrary Meadows, Section 1, Precinct 3.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Powerline Road from FM 2218 to FM 2977 for placement of 45 speed limit signs, Precinct 1.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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 24, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx. gov.

1.BID 16-068 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF ROAD MATERIALS 2.BID 16-069 – PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT AVISO PÚBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the election to be held on May 7, 2016, will be tested on March 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Bend County Elections Department, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automáticamente que se usará en la elección el 7 de Mayo del 2016 se probara el 21 de Marzo del 2016 a las 10:00 a.m. en el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas para determinar si el equipo contara con exactitud los votos para todos los puestos oficiales y sobre todos los proyectos de ley. /s/ John Oldham Fort Bend County Elections Administrator Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 4, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Stafford MSD hires Tammy Edwards as Chief Academic Officer The Stafford Municipal School District is proud to announce the hiring of its new Chief Academic Officer, current Ridge Point High Principal Tammy Edwards. The Board of Trustees approved Mrs. Edwards’ hiring at a Special Called Meeting on Monday night.

“Mrs. Edwards is one of the premier secondary educators in the State of Texas,” Stafford MSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic said. “We only hire the best administrators and teachers at SMSD, and Mrs. Edwards certainly fits into that category. She has an incredible vision for working with teachers, principals and students.”

Dr. Bostic and the Board of Trustees created the Chief Academic Officer position last year to emphasize SMSD’s strong commitment to academics. Suzanne Heinrich, a retired educational administrator, is currently working as interim CAO. Edwards was Ridge Point’s first principal when the school opened in 2010. She enjoyed her time at the Sienna Plantation school, but is ecstatic about beginning her administrative tenure with Stafford, the state’s only Municipal School District.

“I was very impressed with the vision Dr. Bostic shared with me,” Edwards said. “Our skills complement one another, which makes accomplishing our goals a reality.”

Edwards will begin on Tuesday, March 22 and during the transition period, she will work three days at SMSD and two days at Ridge Point one week, and vice-versa the next week, through the end of the 2015-16 school year.

She will preside over the Ridge Point graduation, then begin working full-time for SMSD on June 6. Heinrich, who mentored Edwards at Goose Creek ISD, will help during that transition. During her time at Ridge Point, the Fort Bend ISD campus excelled in academics, athletics and extracurriculars. Edwards strongly believes the three are inextricably linked to student success.

“One of my favorite things to do is creating culture and climate – it makes a huge impact on campus,” Edwards said. “All of my work will be in support of the district’s Strategic Plan. I want to support principals, be a strong resource for them and make their jobs easier, and to work with the Board of Trustees as well.”

Prior to her principalship

Edwards at Ridge Point, Edwards was a principal at Gentry Middle School in Baytown. She’d also taught and coached volleyball and track at several schools on the eastern side of the Houston Metropolitan Area.

As Edwards advanced in the educational ranks, she never forgot her classroom roots and finds herself able to relate to every principal, teacher and student she meets.

“You can never forget which side of the desk you started on,” Edwards said. “When I start, I will assess where everybody is and where they want to go. I’ll tap into my own experience to arrive there in the best way possible.” Edwards has a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Okla. “I knew education was the career I wanted to pursue from a young age,” Edwards said.

COMMUNITY Skeeters Sign Four Players to 2016 roster The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today the signing of infielder Brooks Conrad, lefthanded pitcher Roy Merritt, lefthanded pitcher Derrick Loop and right-handed pitcher Ian Marshall for the 2016 season.

Conrad, 36, signs with the Skeeters for a second time. The infielder signed with the Skeeters for the 2015 season but was picked up by the New York Mets and placed on the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A) prior to the start of the Skeeters season. Last season with the 51s, he batted .194 over 83 games with six home runs and 40 RBI. Conrad has 14 seasons of professional baseball experience, six of which were spent in the Majors (Athletics, Braves, Brewers, Royals and Padres). In his big-league career, Conrad owns a .200 batting average with 19 homers and 73 RBI. Conrad was signed by the Houston Astros in the eighth round of the 2001 amateur draft out of Arizona State University.

Merritt, 30, a Houston native, returns to the Skeeters for the 2016 season. While Merritt began the 2015 season with the Skeeters, he was traded to Somerset late in the season and helped them win the Atlantic League Title. The lefty was also named the Playoff MVP, with a 3-0 record, 0.41 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 22 innings pitched.

Merritt has nine seasons of professional baseball experience, five of which were spent in the New York Mets farm system. He holds a career 47-46 record with a 3.45 ERA over 920.1 innings pitched

CONSTABLE SALE

CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 16th, 2016, by the 434th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #12-DCV196551 in favor of the plaintiff – Chelsea at Mission Bend Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 5,123.76 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on March 7th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Electsandros K. Golston and Patricia Golston had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT TWENTY (20), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF A REPLAT OF CHELSEA AT MISSION BEND, SECTION ONE (1), AMENDING PLAT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE (S) 229/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 8235 ALABASTER DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

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

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on January 25th, 2016, by the 434th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV-217186 in favor of the plaintiff – Creekmont Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 3,299.80 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 10th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Janelle S. Toussant and Ronald P Toussant had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT TWENTY (20), BLOCK TWO (2), OF CREEKMONT, SEC. 3 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 20070034 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 2510 PIONEER OAKS DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

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

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

TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

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

CONSTABLE SALE

CONSTABLE SALE

CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 15TH, 2016, by the 240th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #13-DCV-207066 in favor of the plaintiff – Creekmont Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 3,918.21 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 26th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Gregory R. Ford had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 16, IN BLOCK 2, OF CREEKMONT, SEC 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 20070034, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 2430 PIONEER OAKS DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 11TH, 2016, by the 240th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15-DCV-220290 in favor of the plaintiff – Hunters Park Homeowners Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 5,746.99++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 26th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Townsend Farris and Sherri Farris had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, HUNTERS PARK SECTION 1, AN ADDTION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 26, PAGE (S) 17, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN ASW 1423 ASH OAK DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 17TH, 2016, by the 434th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15-DCV-225211 in favor of the plaintiff – Creekmont Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 4,912.79 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on March 2nd, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Anderline Nwaogu had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF CREEKMONT, SECTION ONE (1) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060058 OF THE MAP/ PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 4423 SIERRA POINT DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: TIME:

TERMS: TIME:

TERMS: TIME:

PLACE:

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

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

PLACE:

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

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

PLACE:

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

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

in 417 games. The left-hander was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 42nd round of the 2003 amateur draft from Nimitz High School (TX) and by the New York Mets in the 29th round of the 2007 amateur draft from the Southern University and A&M College (LA).

Loop, 32, returns to the Skeeters for a second season after being awarded the Skeeters 2015 Pitcher of the Year. The southpaw beat Sugar Land’s all-time ERA record (1.79) with a 1.28 ERA last season, led the team with 15 saves and led all Skeeters relievers with 60 strikeouts. He was also named a 2015 Atlantic League All-Star.

At Constellation Field last season he was nearly unhittable with a 2-0 record with seven saves and a 0.36 ERA in 25 games. At one point last season he retired 29 straight batters over 10 appearances and during another stretch retired 29 straight batters over 10 games.

In 10 seasons of professional baseball, Loop holds a career record of 50-30 with a 3.28 ERA over 713.0 innings pitched in 62 games. Prior to his time with the Skeeters, the lefty spent two seasons with the Atlantic League Barnstormers and six seasons with various minor league clubs.

He was on the Lancaster Barnstormers championship team in 2014. Loop was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 23rd round of the 2006 amateur draft NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 2nd day of March, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. PETER JUSTIN, AKA PETER WILLIAM JUSTIN in Cause # 14~DCV-215003 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of April, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas, 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 80320 I 0020170907 LOT SEVENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF SANDERS RIDGE, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1094/A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on this 3rd day of March, 2016 as the property of PETER JUSTIN, AKA PETER WILLIAM JUSTIN, NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,129.12, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3rd day of March, 2016.

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT court of FORT BEND County on the 2nd day of March,2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. WASHINGTON MERNIES, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV223101 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of April, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas, 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 9550030070170907 LOT 17, IN BLOCK 7, OF WILLOW PARK, SECTION 3, A REPLAT OF CHASEWOOD, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 4, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 3rd day of March, 2016 as the property of WASHINGTON S. MERNIES, ANA M. MERNIES to satisfy a judgment amounting to $11,789.59, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3rd day of March, 2016.

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324

out of California State University Los Angeles.

Marshall, 29, joins the Skeeters after spending last season with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. The right-hander holds an overall 35-33 record with a 4.39 ERA over 136 games in five seasons of professional baseball.

Marshall was drafted in the 14th round by the New York Mets in the 2005 amateur draft out of Gaithersburg High School (MD) and by the Atlanta Braves in the 40th round of the 2010 amateur draft from the University of Richmond (VA).

The Skeeters 2016 season begins Thursday, April 21 at Constellation Field. Season tickets, eight game ticket plans and flex books are on sale now at the Skeeters ticket office or online at www.

SugarLandSkeeters.com. Led by former Major Leaguer Gary Gaetti, the Skeeters play at Constellation Field, at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A in Sugar Land.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: QIANG DAI and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney.

If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The petition of YUECHUN ZHENG, Petitioner, was filed in the 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015 against QIANG DAI, Respondent(s), numbered 15-DCV228785, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF D.M.D., A CHILD. The suit request ADOPTION as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: JUNE 01, 2004 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 11th day of March, 2016.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: STEWART CHIH-HAO LIN LIN & VALDEZ LLP 9999 BELLAIRE BLVD SUITE 360 HOUSTON TX 77036 713-339-4200 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Dani Moore 281-238-3338 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 2nd day of March, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CITY OF ROSENBERG VS. ROXZY CARREGO LUCIO in Cause # 15-DCV -223842 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to se ll, at I 0:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of April, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of sa id FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 1570000000170901 3.0 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN 5.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF A 116.438 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING THE REMAINDER OF LOT EIGHTY (80) OF THE SLAVIN AND GEORGE SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 64, PAGE 252 OF THE DEED OF RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, SITUATED IN THE L. E. CROSS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 408, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN 2.00 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO ARTURO LOPEZ AND WIFE, MARIA ELENA LOPEZ, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED FILED FOR RECORD UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO (S). 2005055225, SAID 5.0 ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Levied on the 10th day of March, 2016 as the property of ROXZY CARREGO LUCIO to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,513.08, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND LAMAR CON SOLID A TED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 10th day of March, 2016.

R.L. Ramirez Constable, Pct.1 Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy Pedro Soto

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 22nd day of February, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs.

SERGIO HUMBERTO RIVERA, ET AL in Cause# 15DCV-221634 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at I 0:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of ApriI, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 024 1000000629906 A 1.056 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AN ORIGINAL JOHN A. SAGE, TRUSTEE CALL 11 3.526 ACRE TRACT RECORDED IN VOLUME 1232, PAGE 789 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, KNOWN AS LOT NO. 3, BLOCK NO. 2 OF CHAPARRAL ACRES, SECTION ONE, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION IN SECTION NO. 73, H. & T. C. RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT #241 , FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 10th day of March, 2016 as the property of SANTOS MENDEZ AKA SANTOS RAMIRES MENDEZ, ILIANA MENDEZ to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,893.14, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DlSTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 10th day of March, 2016.

R.L. Ramirez Constable, Pct.1 Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy Pedro Soto

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 22nd, 2016, by the 240th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15-DCV-222607 in favor of the plaintiff – Sienna Plantation Residential Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 15,984.89++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on March 9th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Kimberly Wendt and Joe Wednt had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT THIRTY, IN BLOCK ONE (1),OF SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS SECTION FIVE-C (5-C), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050206 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 7726 FALLEN LEAF, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

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

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

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 22nd day of February, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs.

SAMANTHA BROWN SCHKADE, AKA SAMANTHA KAY SCHKADE, ET AL in Cause # 14-DCV -219970 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of April, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas, 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8135180010130907 LOT 13 IN BLOCK 1 SIENNA, VILLAGE OF WATERS LAKE, SECTION 18A, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2004104504 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on this 25th day of February, 2016 as the property of SAMANTHA BROWN SCHKADE AKA SAMANTHA KAY SCHKADE, J P MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, SIENNA PLANTATION RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $20,074.29, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 25th day of February, 2016.

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324

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AUTOMOBILE: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The new 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has muscular designs and new customer-focused technologies.

The front end designs, sculpted hoods and signature LED lighting accents reflect strength and dependability and have helped make Silverado the fastest-growing full-size pickup brand this year.

Other changes for 2016 include expanded use of 8-speed automatic transmissions, updated available Chevy MyLink with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and additional safety technologies.

The Silverado WT features chrome horizontal grille elements, black grille inserts, and compact high-intensity discharge headlamps.

The LT and LTZ Silverados feature chrome grille elements and bumpers, while Z71 models have a monochromatic appearance. Silverado High Country features chrome horizontal bars and unique grille inserts, set off by body colored bumpers.

Silverado customers are among the top users of the connectivity offered by available OnStar and 4G LTE Wi-Fi. For 2016, Silverado is available with support for Apple CarPlay, which projects select iPhone features (iPhone 5 and later) on the available MyLink display in a smart, simple manner.

CarPlay-supported apps inNOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 22nd day of February, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HEIGHTS DCSC LTD in Cause # 13-DCV-208991 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of April, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas, 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8089010020056907 A 0.528 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE W.M. STAFFORD 1 112 LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 89, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING ALL OF RESERVE E-2, THE TOWNSHIP, SECTION ONE, A PLAT OF RECORD UNDER SLIDE NO. 1535A OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY PLAT RECORDS (F.B.C.P.R), FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING ALL OF THAT SAME CALLED 0.53 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO SOUTH & PERRY, INC. RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE (F.B.C.C.F.) NUMBER 2003110984.

Levied on this 29th day of February, 2016 as the property of HEIGHTS DCSC., LTD. DBA DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER OF MISSOURI CITY, KWIK INDUSTRIES, INC. SOUTH & PERRY, U.S. BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10,836.98, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSOURI CITY, CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 29th day of February, 2016.

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324

clude phone, messages, maps, music and compatible thirdparty apps. A full list of those apps can be found at Apple. com/ios/carplay.

Silverado models with the available 7-inch color MyLink also support Android Auto.

The new 2016 Silverado 1500 offers such safety features as forward collision alert, lane keep assist and high beam assist.

It also offers the optional remote locking tailgate, wireless phone charging on LT and LTZ double cab and crew cab models, and bucket seats are available on the High Country model.

Silverado High Country also will be available with power articulating running boards, which extend to enhance access to the cab, and can swing rearward for easier access to the bed.

Customers can chose from three advanced EcoTec3 engines. All three engines feature direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. All switch to four-cylinder mode under light-load conditions.

Silverado’s standard 4.3L V-6 is SAE certified at 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, the most torque of any standard V-6.

The 5.3L V-8 is certified at 355-horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. It gets an EPA highway estimate of 23 mpg and is the most fuel efficient V-8 in any pickup.

Silverado’s available 6.2L V-8 is certified at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the most power and torque of any light-duty pickup. This engine can tow up to 12,000 pounds.

For 2016, the new 8-speed automatic transmission that is standard on 6.2L-equipped Silverados will be standard on LTZ, LTZ/Z71 and High Country Silverados with the 5.3L V-8. The new 8-speed provides a higher first gear ratio to help drivers start off more confidently with a heavy load or when trailering.

The test drive model is the Silverado 1500 Z71 fourwheel drive LTZ crew cab that also comes with easy lift and lower tailgate, remote locking tailgate, spray-in bedliner, power heated outside mirrorsall terrain tires, leather seats, trailering equipment package, hill descent control, underbody shield, trailer sway control and antilock brakes.

Also, 40/20/40 leather split bench seats, driver’s seat with memory adjust, heated seats, 60/40 rear folding bench, remote keyless entry, remote vehicle start, theft deterrent system, all-terrain tires, tilt telescoping steering wheel, dual zone climate control, power windows and door locks, power sliding rear window, rear window defroster, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and rear vision camera.

All of this retails for $47,700. With options added the vehicle retails for $52,585.

It is a big, heavy duty truck that provides a good ride, plenty of cabin space and a large bed. The interior is also a standout.

Do take a test drive if you need/want to replace your current vehicle with a full size pickup. Chevy has done a good job on this one.

Willowridge High School students win in 8th Annual Algebra 1 Quiz Bowl

Willowridge High School students are celebrating a recent victory in academic competition.

The school’s eight-member Algebra 1 team was named winner of high school level of Fort Bend ISD’s 8th Annual Algebra 1 Quiz Bowl after competing against teams from nine other FBISD high schools.

Hosted by FBISD’s Digital Learning and high school Math Departments, the Quiz Bowl gives ninth-grade stu-

dents the opportunity to match their math skills against their peers across the District.

The Quiz Bowl utilizes videoconferencing technology to connect opposing teams from across the District in a “faceto-face” competition. Students advance in rounds by solving and answering Algebra 1 questions.

“We are so proud of our winning team,” said WHS Math Specialist Susan Lazarou.

“They represented us well

and made school history by being the first Willowridge team to win the competition.”

Last year, Willowridge placed third in the Quiz Bowl.

Small trash makes a big mess! Be part of the largest one-day cleanup event in Texas at Missouri City’s ‘Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off 2016’ on Saturday April 9 from 8:30 until noon.

Individuals, families and organizations are invited to help remove litter from Missouri City’s parks, water-

ways and side streets. Students can earn service hours.

Check in the day of the event at Missouri City’s Community Center (1524 Texas Parkway, 77489) from 8 – 9 a.m, followed by clean up at assigned locations across the City from 9 – 11 a.m and Volunteer Appreciation Lunch and awards back at Community CenNOTICE 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 February, 2016 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 13-DCV-207519 in favor of the Plaintiff- Quail Valley East Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,025.35 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 25th day of February, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Anthony J. Holliday had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14, BLOCK 21, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 12, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $463,140.00 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 about 10:00 A.M.

ter from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

To register for the event, visit www.missouricitygreen.org/trash-off-volu n t e e r- r e g i s t r a t i o n . h t m l .

The first 100 to register will receive a free event T-shirt.

Thanks to event sponsors WCA, InvenTrust Property Management (Riverstone Shopping Center) and HEB. Missouri City Green is an all volunteer non-profit and is the Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate (Gold Star Status) for Missouri City.

For more information, visit www.missouricitygreen.org or email info@ missouricitygreen.org.

This event is hosted by Missouri City Green and Missouri City Parks and Recreation.

Pictured (seated, from left) are: Andy Herrera, Kimberly Corleto, Mia Blaylock, Dominique Norman; and (standing) Math Specialist Susan Lazarou, team members Erick Bonilla, Floyd Vitatoe, Mercy Owolabi, Brandon Foster, and teacher Anna Sasu.

Missouri City’s Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off 2016

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 15th day of December, 2016 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-218369 in favor of the Plaintiff- Avalon At Seven Meadows Community Association, Inc Plaintiff, for the sum of $11,824.45 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 2nd day of March, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Dale A. Langham had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), 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 15, IN BLOCK 4, OF AVALON AT SEVEN MEADOWS, SECTION 5, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050097, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 23102, STARLIGHT BEACH RD., KATY, TEXAS 77494 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $696,540.00 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.

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 11th day of February, 2016 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV-224098 in favor of the Plaintiff - Brazos River’s Edge Community Association Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,272.11 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 29th day of February, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Marcus 0. Mukoro had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 4, OF RIVER’S EDGE SECTION 11 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 20070027 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2603 LAKE SPRINGS CT. RICHMOND TEXAS 77406.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $329,050.00 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.

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 26th day of January, 2016 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV-222588 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,888.45 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 8th day of February, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Althia Armstrong Turner had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of April, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), 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 2, BLOCK 10, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 9, PAGE 7 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $95,420.00 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, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324

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

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, Pct. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Veronica Martin Deputy #1324

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 31, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

1. BID 16-070 – HELICOPTER RADIO EQUIPMENT; 2. BID 16-071 – HELICOPTER NAVIGATION SYSTEM; 3. BID 16-072 – HELICOPTER SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT; 4. BID 16-073 – HELICOPTER SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM; 5. BID 16-074 – INSTALLATION OF HELICOPTER EQUIPMENT Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

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

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NEWS Welding/Plumbing Training Center ground broken

Dew House Exhibits FBISD Youth Art Show: Pictured is Toria Eyo-Nsa from Elkins High School with her artwork which is being displayed at the historic Dew House during the month of March along with that of other FBISD art students.

The Dew House Docents will be hosting their Third Annual Rain or Shine Yard & Porch Sale this Saturday March 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to raise funds in support of East Fort Bend County’s only interactive museum. Docents received some amazing donations during the month of March so “dew� plan to shop early. Please support the Dew House Docents as they work toward their goal of bringing the past alive for kids of every age at the DeWalt Heritage Center (the old Dew House) in Kitty Hollow Park.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held Thursday for a new Welding/Plumbing Training Center, an addition to the training facilities for inmates in The Fort Bend County Detention Center.

Already in service is the HVAC/Electrical facility, in which training began in 2015.

This 2,800-square-foot building will house two programs, one for welding and the other for plumbing. “We continue our eorts to reduce recidivism by teaching inmates a trade they can use once they are released from jail,â€? said Sheri Troy E. Nehls. “This is an issue that needs to be addressed not only in Texas, but across the country.

We believe that inmates who leave this facility with a trade have a much better chance of success once they get back into civilian life.�

Also participating in the ceremony were Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson; James Knight, Facilities Director for Fort Bend County; Detention Major Thomas Goodfellow; and Richard Erivo, the Inmates Vocational Administrator at the Sheri’s OďŹƒce.

Patterson is a proponent of the training being conducted at the Sheri’s OďŹƒce. “If an inmate leaves jail with a certiďŹ cate that says he is qualiďŹ ed to start at the ground level of the welding or plumbing professions, that is an extraordinary boost for that man,â€? Patterson said. “The same can be said for the

H-VAC and Electrical training being taught here.�

The Sheri’s OďŹƒce also provides GED preparatory classes along with training in food service, janitorial services, barber training, alterations and tailoring and basic computer skills.

The new facility is being paid for with Inmate Commissary Funds, not tax money.

The programs should kick o in the late summer months.

Participating in the ground-breaking ceremony for the new WeldingPlumbing training facility were, from left, Richard Erivo, Inmates Vocational Administrator for the Sheri’s OďŹƒce; Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson; Sheri Troy E. Nehls; James Knight, Facilities Director for Fort Bend County; and Major Thomas Goodfellow, the Detention Bureau Commander at the Sheri’s OďŹƒce.

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