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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

Sunshine week in Sugar Land

Last week, (March 11 to March 17) was Sunshine Week.

The City of Sugar Land on its Facebook page highlighted Sunshine week as follows: “It’s not about the sunny weather, it’s a week dedicated to open government and the freedom of information.

“At the city of Sugar Land, our staff works diligently every day to provide you with the information you need.

“In FY17 alone, we processed 1,995 open records requests!

“With transparency tools like the online open records request center and the new agenda management system, information is at your fingertips.

“Want to know how the city’s doing?

Explore the Goal Measures Dashboard to review the city’s performance, areas of improvement and key priorities.

Open Records Request Center: http://www.sugarlandtx. gov/1406/Open-Records-Request Meeting Agendas: http:// webtools.sugarlandtx.gov/sl/ agenda/index.html Goal Measures Dashboard: h t t p : / / w w w. s u g a r l a n d t x .

gov/1570/Goal-Measures Sunshine Week is a national initiative spearheaded by the American Society of News Editors to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of excessive and unnecessary secrecy.

It was established in March 2005 with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

The first nationwide Sunshine Week took place March 13–19, 2005.

The purpose of the week is to highlight the fact that “government functions best when it operates in the open.”

Many, if not most, state officials have a cooperative attitude and believe in the concept of open government.

Texas’ Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act are among the most liberal in the United States and a great deal of information is released pursuant to the terms of these statutes.

Mayor Allen Owen gets ‘Public official of the year’ award

Mayor Allen Owen, left, accepts a University of Houston Master of Public Administration Program “Public Official of the Year” Award during a ceremony on Friday, March 2, from James Thurmond.

By BARBARA FULENWIDER After 33 years of service to Missouri City citizens, Mayor Allen Owen has been recognized as a public official of the year by the University of Houston Master of Public Administration Program.

The recognition came via the terrible tragedy Hurricane Harvey ravaged on numerous areas of Fort Bend and homes in Sien-

na Plantation. In accepting the award, Owen said, “It was given to me but truly was earned by all the hardworking city staff, who for seven days worked tirelessly to rescue residents and pets trapped in flooded areas while partnering with area volunteers and commercial partners to assure the safety and well being of all “Show Me City” residents.

See AWARD, Page 3 CORRECTION. In a news report on party primary elections published on March 14, it was incorrectly reported that Laura Richard will face the Democrat District Clerk in the November election.

Laura Richard is the County Clerk and has been reelected unopposed and there is no Democrat running against her in the November election. The incumbent District Clerk Annie Elliott will face Beverly McGrew Walker in November. We regret the error. — Editor.

Now, there is an irony in Sugar Land’s Sunshine Week.

Mary Joyce, at-large city council member, after asking for certain information regarding the annexation of New Territory and Greatwood, from the city administration for nearly four months, decided to file seven Open Records Requests with the City of Sugar Land.

It looks like an elected city council member could not get the information she wanted and she had to exercise her right as a taxpaying citizen of Sugar Land to seek the information.

The Open Records Request were made on March 5 and the city council member is expected get a response from the city any time now. The delay seems to be due to the voluminous data sought by the council member.

Transparency is not confined to documents alone.

Two Sugar Land city council members said they wanted a meeting with the city staff and were denied the opportunity to meet.

WINE & FOOD AFFAIR. The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair hosted a 15th anniversary celebration of the event at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitor Center recently. To celebrate the event’s 15th year, a commemorative cake featuring the Imperial Sugar silos was prepared by Nadine Moon from Who Made the Cake! Elizabeth Feichter, left, COO for IWSC Group North America, Founder of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman, Keri Schmidt President & CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and other dignitaries were present. The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair (www.sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com), slated for April 4 - 8, 2018, will celebrate Gulf Coast to global foods, cultures and traditions. Expected to be the largest —SESHADRI KUMAR in its history, the event will feature award-winning talent, master sommeliers, mixologists, themed events and expansive new venues. FOR TICKETS, the complete line-up of events and more information, visit https://www.xorbia.com/e/slwfa/2018.

Family of 4 in Sugar Land carries city’s average debt burden of $21,764 Debt Type Ratios

Information Source: City 2006, 2010, 2016 & 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)

First pie chart on top left shows that during Mayor Dean Hrbacek’s time in 1997, Sugar Land had voter approved debt of 63.4 percent, 4 non-voter approved debt 16.7 percent and annexation debt accounted for 19.9 percent. In 2002, under Hrbacek, voter approved debt was 53.4 percent, non-voter approved debt rose to 22.8 percent and annexation debt was 23.8 percent. Five years later, under Mayor David Wallace, voter approved debt dropped to 51.8 percent, non-voter approved debt rose to 46.6 percent and annexation debt reduced to 1.69 percent. Then, under Mayor Jimmy Thompson, voter approved debt dwindled to 22.7 percent, non-voter approved debt rose to 75.6 percent andWhen annexation wasback at 1.7 percent. forward to Mayor Joe Zimmerman in 2017, approved debt fell to 18.4 peryoudebt look at theFast Debt ratios of Voter Approved vsvoter Non-Voter cent, non-voter approved debt jumped to 81.3 percent and annexation debt to a meager 0.4 percent. The analysis does not mean anything approved debt it clearly shows the movement away from the voters. improper or unlawful was done by any of the mayors, but only shows the trend of resorting to debt not approved by voters.

By SESHADRI KUMAR educating myself on the opera- annual growth rate of 8.6%.

Texas is experiencing the secMichael Pincomb is the presi- tions of the city. I reviewed the The Debt per capita has ond highest local debt of the nadent of theNon-Voter New Territory HOA information within 81.3% grown by which vs. equates approved debt contained now equals of190% all Debt just tion’s 16.7% of all 10 largest states. and was the president of Muthe Comprehensive Annual Fito a compounded annual growth It also became clear that the Debt in 1997 nicipal Utility District 68, now nancial Reports over the last 20 rate of 5.2%. That means for a city has moved away from askdissolved after Sugar Land’s an- years. The first thing that was family of 4 the amount of debt ing the voters to incur debt. nexation of New Territory. discovered is the significant held by the city is now $21,764 General Obligations bonds, During a recent discussion on growth of all forms of debt held vs. $7,497 in 1997, according to which require voter approval, the Financial Management Poli- by the city,” Pincomb said.

Pincomb. have grown only by 62% over cy Statements at the Sugar Land In the last 8 years alone there The City’s current debt per the last 20 years, while all othCity Council meeting, Pincomb has been $319 million of new capita is however less than the er types of debt has risen by made a presentation to the city debt issued. average Texas local debt per 2,629% council.

Looking back over the last 20 capita of $8,350 called out by The most growth is com“As a new Citizen of the years, debt has grown by 461%, Governor Greg Abbott in his ing from the use of Certificate See DEBT, Page 3 City of Sugar Land, I have been which equates to a compounded 2018 Property Tax Reform Plan.

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NEWS

Fort Bend County Fair honorees named

Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson and his wife, Mary Jo, have been named as the 2018 Fort Bend County Fair honorees.

The Patterson family have been remarkable supporters and have spent countless hours bidding, buying, cheering, and enjoying the fair.

“To us, the Fort Bend County Fair has always been a major part of what Fort Bend County stands for. The pride of the students and the accomplishments that they are able to show, truly help youngsters grow up to be leaders, not only in Fort Bend County but across the country.

For us to be chosen as honorees is an amazing honor,” said Patterson.

Known for their service to the community, auctioneering talents, and champions of education, Patterson and his wife were both raised with core country-life values.

“We both grew up in the country, and as a high school principal, I saw the difference that our agricultural and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs made in kids’ lives. As I became County Commissioner,

we realized that there was more to the fair than the FFA & Ag projects and began to support the Art Auction and the Commercial Heifer Sale,” Patterson said.

Patterosn and Mary Jo have been married for 53 years and have called Sugar Land their home for 47-years.

Behind the tall civil servant, whose auctioneering talents have benefited many charities and churches, has been the strength of Mary Jo Patterson.

Together, this winning pair has been able to touch many lives with their commitments to the community, charities, and through their extended family.

The Patterson family have been instrumental in The Arc of Fort Bend County and countless other organizations.

As a family, they have been attending the Fair for decades.

Mary Jo shares, “In the early years, from 1965 to 1999 we attended the parade, took our children and then our grandchildren to the carnival and rodeo, occasionally to the Fair’s auction. When James became County Commissioner, we continued to attend all those things

fairgrounds and Highway 36, we guaranteed a great visual presence for the Fair from then on. We have seen the fairgrounds and the buildings be steadily improved, and the Fair board and the community work more as a team,” said Patterson.

In 2017 the George Pavilion was dedicated at the fairgrounds, a construction project that took a team effort to see to fruition.

Patterson, who saw the project James and Mary Jo Patterson from the beginning and then got involved in the said, “The ability for all youngfour different auctions.” sters’ projects to be under the This year, the Fort Bend same roof on a good solid footAuction Buyers Group will be ing with excellent ventilation marking their fifteenth year of and fans came as a huge source commitment. The group is an of pride for the whole commuallegiance of individuals who commit financially to support nity. The fact that the George the Fair’s exhibitors. Patterson Pavilion is a first-class facility was a founding member of the designed and built with quality group and continues to be ac- but reserve.”

The Patterson family are tive in the organization’s sucproud veteran fair-goers. They cess. have participated in the paIn 2017 the Buyers Group rade and enjoyed the carnival, raised $37,700.00 with 132 a“Seeing the excitement of the members and impacted the lives kids, the hard work of the Fair of 154 students through direct board and volunteers, and the contributions and bidding at the pride our community has in the auctions.

Fair,” Patterson said is what “We are extremely pleased and proud of the community’s keeps the family involved. He support of our Buyers Group. adds that his favorite part of This group has grown to over the fair is, “The Special Needs 100 supporters each year and Rodeo that the Magana Famhas continued to help a large ily produces,” referring to the number of students every year,” Exceptional Rodeo for children with intellectual and physical said Patterson.

Through the years, the Patter- disabilities.

The Fort Bend County Fair sons have seen the Fair evolve runs from September 28 to Ocinto the iconic event it is today. tober 7 and will be celebrating “First, when the county purtheir 82nd year. chased all the land between the

AccessHealth appoints Chief Program Officer Mary Collins has joined the AccessHealth executive team as Chief Program Officer. Collins will oversee the Integrated Behavioral Health Program which offers mental health, substance abuse and HIV services.

Prior to joining AccessHealth, Collins was President and CEO of re:MIND (formerly known as Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston). Under her leadership, both the free support group program and supporting donations increased by more than 50%. Before joining Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston, Collins served as Director of Fort Bend County for Catholic Charities, specifically with the Mamie George Community Center and Rio Bend Foster Care community, where she was in charge of outreach, program development, operations and fundraising.

“We are extremely proud to welcome Mary to AccessHealth,” said Michael Dotson, Chief Executive Officer.

“With 28 years of experience leading and developing organizational programs, she brings much to offer our patients and staff. We look forward to the contributions she will make as a part of our lead-

Collins ership team.”

Collins entered the nonprofit arena in 2004 when her experiences as a financial advisor and committed volunteer led to her to becoming co-founder and Executive Director of Houston HOPE, an initiative to eliminate poverty in Houston’s poorest neighborhoods through community engagement. At the same time, she also served as Development Director for Technology For All Houston, a nonprofit that provided low income individuals and communities with computer access and training.

For more about AccessHealth, contact Cindy Reaves at (281) 633-3169 or creaves@myaccesshealth.org.

FREE VACCINATIONS AND DENTAL SCREENINGS The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, UTHealth School of Dentistry, with the support of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Houston/ Galveston, have joined forces to bring free medical and dental mobile clinics to children in Fort Bend County. Free immunizations and dental screenings will take place at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. Participants must be in line prior to 12:30 p.m. to ensure registration. No pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org or call (832) 742-2800.

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NEWS Humble woman gets 28 years in prison CCL Judge County Court-atfor major theft in Sugar Land company LawFortNo.Bend5 Judge Ron Cohen

The 400th District Court’s Presiding Judge Maggie Perez-Jaramillo found defendant Ether Laver Thomas guilty of first-degree felony theft of property (over $200,000) and first-degree felony money laundering (over $200,000) on March 7 and sentenced Thomas to 28 years in prison.

The Humble woman had pled guilty to the charges and sought sentencing from the court.

The evidence at the sentencing hearing showed that Ether Thomas and Andrea Davidson, an accounting employee of a Sugar Land engineering company, were friends and worked together to forge checks and alter bank records to steal over $8 million from a Sugar Land company between May 2007 through April 2014.

Andrea Davidson was sentenced to 28 years in prison in February 2017.

A sentencing report revealed that the 54-yearold Thomas grew up in a supportive, crime-free, married household free from abuse, illicit substances, or criminal influences – factors that some individuals attribute to predispose people to commit crimes.

Despite the opportunities presented to her, the report revealed the defendant began committing crimes starting when she was 18 years old.

The first offense was a theft from her employer resulting in five-years’ probation in

1982.

Thomas continued to commit crimes into her 30’s and was sentenced to a sixyear probation for welfare fraud in 1997.

After she completed her second probation, she began working with Davidson to steal from Davidson’s employer.

Matt Cardenas, a financial crimes investigator employed by the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, testified at the sentencing hearing that after a thorough examination of Thomas’s bank records, he found that she had no legitimate source of income and that she was unemployed during the period of the theft.

Cardenas noted that Thomas’s share of the theft was $3 million and that Thomas withdrew almost $1.5 million in cash that is unaccounted for.

Cardenas noted that Thomas spent nearly $1 million for personal expenses including travel, shopping, and casinos.

The defense argued that Thomas spent much of the money on charity, but Cardenas found that charitable contributions were only $5,000 to $10,000 a year to a church Thomas attended.

The defense called several friends, family, and coworkers to testify on Thomas’s behalf.

Most of them testified that Thomas was a helping and trustworthy person.

Upon cross-examination from the prosecution, the witnesses stated they were unaware that Thomas had committed the theft and agreed that her crime merited some consequence.

The defense argued that Thomas deserved probation because of the charitable works she performed for the community and because she raised good children.

The State argued that the defendant lived two lives: one of an upstanding citizen, and a hidden life as a thief.

The State emphasized the defendant had been committing theft or fraud for most of her life and what charitable acts she did perform did not excuse her from bearing the consequences of her crimes.

The judge agreed and sentenced the defendant to the same punishment that Andrea Davidson, Thomas’s partner in crime, received.

“Ether Thomas and Andrea Davidson were partners in crime and it is fitting that they are now partners in serving time,” said Abdul Farukhi, the lead prosecutor on the case.

Theft and Money Laundering in these cases are both first-degree felonies punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000 each. Thomas is eligible to receive probation.

Assistant District Attorneys Abdul Farukhi and Scott Carpenter prosecuted the case.

Attorney Cheryl Coleman represented the defendant.

Debt From page 1

from the Bond Review Board, CO debt held by cities, counties, and hospital districts increased by 85 percent over the past ten years, compared to a 50 percent increase in total debt.

The city’s CO debt over the last 20 years far exceeds that called out in the Governor’s plan. Sugar Land’s population grew 93% over the last 20 years or at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 3.2%.

The number of City em-

ployees has grown by 115% over the same period.

These numbers are as of the FY17 Audit report and do not include the New Territory and Greatwood annexations.

It is clear that debt is growing, while population is flatting out as the City is getting built out.

Pincomb’s suggestion is for the city to seek voter approval of new debt and limit the use of Certificates of Obligation.

of Obligations, also known as COs, which do not require voter approval, which has grown by 52,745% since 1998 the first year it was used by the city.

Non-Voter approved debt now equals 81.3% of all debt vs. just 16.7% of all debt in 1997.

Governor Abbott’s 2018 Property Tax Reform Plan states that according to data

Sugar Land City manager responds to Pincomb’s debt analysis

I would like to thank the Editor for the opportunity to respond.

As City Manager responsible for managing the City’s finances for the last 17 years, I would like to welcome Mr. Pincomb to the City and thank him for his interest in the finances of the City. We always appreciate citizen input, including all of our newly annexed residents.

Although I find Mr. Pincomb’s information interesting, I believe there are many other statistics that our residents may find more meaningful: •For the last 15 years, the City has been able to maintain an average annual residential tax bill increase of just 3.1% while average home values have increased by 5.1% annually.

This has been accomplished by lowering the tax rate and increasing the homestead exemption from 1% to 10%.

•Our outstanding workforce of 804.5 dedicated employees represents just 6.8 employees per 1,000 residents, which is significantly less than our peer cities in Texas of Frisco, Allen, Round Rock and Denton – and less than the

average for all cities included in a recent survey.

•Our citizen satisfaction is high compared to other cities in Texas and nationally according to our recent, statistically valid, independently-conducted citizen satisfaction survey. A full 97% of our citizens agree that Sugar Land is a great place to live, and a strong majority believe that residents receive good value for tax dollar paid (68% in Sugar Land as compared to 32% in Texas and 36% nationally).

•With the City’s crime rate at an all-time low, our focused investments in streets and drainage – over $90M in the last 5 years, and with recent enhancements to Emergency Medical Services, Sugar Land residents have never been safer.

•And lastly, a City’s bond rating is an independent assessment of its credit worthiness and financial management.

The rating largely determines the cost of borrowing for large projects like the recently constructed $100 million Surface Water Treatment Plant – which is paid for by utility rate payers,

not through property taxes.

Sugar Land maintains a AAA bond rating from two rating agencies who also assess the City’s financial management as “strong.”

In fact, it was this AAA credit rating that enabled us to recently save approximately $14.9M – or over $600,000 annually – through the advance refunding of bonds issued for the Surface Water Treatment Plant.

The City believes in transparency, and I am proud that our ongoing transparency efforts to publicly publish the City’s financial data has helped enable his analysis.

Additional financial and public information is published regularly, including the proposed and adopted budget and five year CIP, interim monthly financial reports, our Goal Measures performance dashboard, the citizen satisfaction survey, and the City’s annual audits – including the recently completed FY17 audit with a clean audit opinion from the City’s external independent auditor, Whitley Penn.

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died on Sunday, March 18.

Cohen was elected in November, 2016 and his term would expire in 2020.

Cohen, 59, is survived by his wife, Susan, children together Laura and Mark and two grandchildren Meagan and Paige. They have been residents of Fort Bend County for over 30 years.

Ron Cohen passes away

Cohen was a general practice trial lawyer with 27 years of experience at the time of his election.

He started his legal career with Chamberlain Hrdlicka in 1989 after serving as a police officer for 7 years.

Cohen described himself as a strict Constitutionalist and admires Justice Antonin Scalia.

Cohen

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“I am honored that I was recognized with this award, but I accept it on behalf of a very dedicated staff, council, and the support of the citizens of this great ‘Show Me City’.” – Mayor Allen Owen

Award From page 1 “Our public safety crews rescued more than 1,300 residents in city limits and the ETJ (extra territorial jurisdiction) areas where we provide service. To be able to receive this award on the behalf of the hardworking men and women who weathered Hurricane Harvey is truly an honor,” the mayor said.

Owen also said that he did not receive the award “for what I did. I have had great city employees, council members and citizens over the years who have worked together to make the city what it is today. It has truly been a team effort.

“From 1996 when we approved the development agreement to allow Sienna Plantation to become what it is today to the acquisition of Quail Valley Golf Course, it has taken that teamwork.” Those two events have turned out to favorably impact Missouri City the most during the mayor’s years of working long and hard to achieve both for the city.

He added that other major developments that have improved the city’s finances are the “commercial developments along Buffalo Run, Beltway 8 and 90A and Gessner. Each has helped change the image of the city along with the tax base, from just residential to a better mix.”

While the city’s buy and rebuild of Quail Valley Golf Course was one of the city’s best achievements, Owen said, “It was also the most difficult one that all of us made. It took a lot of input from the citizen committee, the vote of the people for a bond initiative and the work and dedication of staff and council members.

“At that time,” the mayor said, “home prices were at an all time low all over the city.

People were literally afraid of the future. Today, those same home prices are at an all time high. People are proud of the City Centre, which is the largest park in the city, as well as the beautiful Tennis & Recreation

Center And guess what, they belong to the people.”

James Thurmond, Ph.D., who leads the University of Houston’s master of public administration program, and some years ago was Missouri City’s city manager, presented the public service award to Owen. The annual honors are for outstanding public officials who have provided positive influence on the ideals of public service. Since the program was launched in 2012, the MPA has recognized more than a dozen award recipients that include Fort Bend Commissioner Court Judge Robert Ebert.

In giving the award to Owen, Thurmond said, “At the height of the Harvey flooding (Mayor Owen made sure) emergency responders had the necessary tools to rescue storm victims, and he accomplished this through his network of longstanding partnerships.”

The most personable mayor who has a fine sense of humor, good sense and a master’s degree in finance and banking from SMU’s graduate school, is also an astute salesman, thinker and negotiator who gets things done for his city. A former council member said when it comes to negotiations Owen is superb.

After graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University, Owen and his wife of 50 years now, moved from Houston to Missouri City. He was in the banking business and said that’s where he learned how to negotiate. “My over 50 years as a banker gave me the skills, knowledge and relationships to work with people and negotiate outcomes that were beneficial to both sides. Negotiating is all about relationships and trust. I do what I think is in the best interest of the citizens.”

As a public servant, Owen has chaired the 24 Metro MultiCity Coalition since 1994 and renegotiated the coalitions contract with Metro three times, also served as chair of the Fort Bend Mayor and Council Association since 1994 and is a board member of the numerous

“THE WIVES OF MACHISMO”

organizations and associations he belongs to.

His public service began in 1979 when he served on a bond committee and after that was asked to be on the Missouri City’s Planning & Zoning Committee. He agreed, served on it for five years and was then asked to consider running for council in 1986. He took that opportunity and was elected to council for eight years, some of which he served as mayor pro tem.

In 1994 another opportunity came Owen’s way. “The current mayor decided not to run again and I was asked again to consider running. I was fortunate to be elected that year and have now served the city in some capacity for 33 years.

“I have told people who ask me why do I do it. I think God put me on this earth to serve others. My wife of more than 50 years may sometimes disagree with that, due to the time spent away from my own family, but she has supported me the entire time.”

As for the future, Owen said, “I want us to continue looking for ways to remain one of the safest and best cities to live in in the United States. That also means looking for ways to do that without continuing to put the burden on homeowners and replacing that with more commercial growth.

“Today 55 percent of our entire budget goes for public safety. And, it will continue to be the most important to the citizens. The challenge for us on council and staff, is to now try to replace an aging infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, and drainage for a city that is now 60 years old, and figure out how to pay for it. Looking at ways to redevelop corridors such as Texas Parkway, Cartwright, and Hwy. 1092, will be the other challenge for us.”

If anyone has the can do attitude and will to get it done, it’s Missouri City’s Show Me mayor.

A Collection of Short Stories About the Lives of Many Wives Who Are Married to Machismo Men. By: Rosenberg Author, Sandra Moreno.

The Book, The Wives of Machismo is filled with Intense Short Stories about the lives of many wives who are betrayed, disrespected and oftentimes abused by the man they love. Find out if these women sadly stay, bravely leave or if karma works it’s magic.

Book Signing Will Be Held On Saturday March, 24, 2018 2 p.m – 5 p.m at Unwine’d - Wine & Cheese Lounge 310 Morton Street Rear (down the alley) Richmond, Texas 77469 Bring your Friends and Come by and Meet Sandra Moreno while Enjoying Fine Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Tastings. Books Will be on hand and available for purchase. Come and pickup your autographed copy.

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Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership, Class of 2018 On the 7th of March, the Fort Bend Chamber held its 15th Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership (ENL) graduation ceremony at University of Houston at Sugar Land. Under the direction of Division Chair Dee Koch, the ENL program celebrated another remarkable class of outstanding nonprofit leaders.

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The George Foundation, designed this program to strengthen nonprofit organizations and PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE better equip them to serve the The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing community.

The ENL program combines on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control a real-world, organizationplan for Grand Vista Lakes, Section 3, based perspective with current Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the thinking and concrete skills Commissioners Courtroom at to bolster the capacity and 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, of the Fort Richmond, Texas. You are invited to effectiveness attend and state your approval or Bend nonprofit sector. Class objection on this matter. participants are selected each Submitted by, year from a wide spectrum of 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 10, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Mobility Project No. 13202, Bellaire Blvd. from FM 1464 to San Pablo Drive, 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.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for River’s Edge, Section 17, Precinct 1.

Submitted by,

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Linda Sue Fredrickson, Deceased, were issued on March 5, 2018, in Cause No. 18-CPR-031412, pending in the County Court at Law No. 5, Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Brett Lynn Fredrickson. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Estate of Linda Sue Fredrickson c/o: Philip Hundl Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick 101 W. Burleson St. Wharton, Texas 77488 DATED the 6th day of March, 2018. /s/Philip J. Hundl/s/ PHILIP J. HUNDL Attorney for Brett Lynn Fredrickson State Bar No.: 24034498 101 West Burleson Street Wharton, Texas 77488 Telephone: (979) 532-3871 Facsimile: (979) 532-3508 E-mail: phundl@wphk-law.com City of Missouri City Public Hearing A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Missouri City to receive comments for or against proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding: (1) Violations and penalties The public hearing is scheduled: DATE: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: City Council Chambers (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) Missouri City, Texas Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or you may call 281-403-8541.

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-18-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING REGULATIONS IN PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 36; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-18-04 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 5, 2018, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-18-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING REGULATIONS IN PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 11; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-18-03 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on February 19, 2018, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary

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the area’s populace. Congratulations to the graduates of the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership, Class of 2018.

Presenting the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership, Class of 2018: Francis Abraham The Caribbean Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. Rosalyn Francis Arceneaux For the People, CDC Angelica Barcus Catholic Charities of Fort Bend Dana Benoit Calvary Episcopal Preparatory Monica Berckley Logos Preparatory Academy and NAUMS Dave Boyer East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Rick Branek Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Kristin Burch University of St. Thomas Emily Calbert Fort Bend Junior Service League Ruama Camp On Track Ministries Jonathan Chapman WJ Interests, LLC Afshi Charania Merchant Ismaili Jamatkhana Center April Davis KenWood & Associates, PC Aaron Dobbs Parks Youth Ranch Kimberly Elliott St. Dominic Village Diane Englet Boys and Girls Harbor Carol Evans Fort Bend Education Foundation Doug Freede Second Mile Mission Center Mary Flowers Salvation Army Kia Gabriel re:Mind Jennifer Gottlieb Fort Bend Junior Service League Liz Green Family Houston Fritz Guthrie Escape Family Resource Center Barbara Iwunze College Community Career Deidrea Jackson Family Houston Nicola Johnson Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Rose Johnson Rose B. Johnson Colon Cancer Awareness Foundation Julie Johnston Second Mile Mission Center Lauren Jordin Child Advocates of Fort Bend Elise Kaufman Friends of North Richmond Stacey Kuithe Fort Bend Women’s Center

Angela Lewis Child Advocates of Fort Bend Troy Menn Calvary Episcopal Preparatory Malaika Mukoro Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Yasin Mohamed Sugar Land Tamil Schools Nicole Moraw ARTreach Brandon Mouton Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Jim Murray Parks Youth Ranch Juliette Nessmith Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Zarinah Poole Fort Bend History Association DestinieRamirez Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Ann Renken Fort Bend Christian Academy Arianne Riebel Arms Wide Adoption Services Dawn Schordock Gigi’s Playhouse - Sugar Land Sarah Stanfield Gigi’s Playhouse - Sugar Land Volunteer Services Council of Shannan Stavinoha

Richmond State Supported Living Center Ken Sumner NAMI Fort Bend Angel Tapia Fort Bend Cares Krystal Vann Child Advocates of Fort Bend Rand Wall Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leslie Wendland Fort Bend Women’s Center Kathryn Wheat Huntsman KIPP Houston Public Schools Stacey Williams East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Gayle Wooten, PMP B-W Change Management The concept for the ENL program grew out of what was perceived as a significant opportunity to develop and sustain nonprofit board and staff leadership in Fort Bend County for the effective use of community resources. ENL is an eightmonth program, September through April, with approximately 60 participants. Sessions begin with an opening retreat in Galveston followed by seven, one-day sessions covering Board Governance, Organizational Audit, Strategic Planning, Assembling the Workforce, Fundraising and Financials. The Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership program is completed with a Capstone and Graduation ceremony.

Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership 2018-2019 applications will be available on March 26, 2018. For more information on the program contact Juliette Nessmith at Juliette@fortbendcc. org or 281-566-2161.

Sugar Land Requests Regional Artists for Traffic Box Wrap Designs The city of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation are requesting proposals from regional artists to design wraps for 11 traffic boxes along U.S. State Highway 90A, between U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 6.

A public meeting to discuss the public art project and the application process is scheduled for March 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Sugar Land Art Center and Gallery, 104 Industrial Boulevard, Suite Q. CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 12,2017 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV -225349 in favor of the plaintiff- NATION STAR MORTGAGE L.L.C. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 260,957.60 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 6TH , 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday April 3, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)Paul Gutierrez & Raquel Gutierrez had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK NINE (9), OF SOUTH PLAZA, AN ADDITION IN HARRIS AND FORT BEND COUNTIES, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 40, PAGE 1, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 22 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) 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.

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

Artists will be asked to submit designs based on specifications created by the city and SLCAF. The request for proposal is available at www.sugarlandtx.gov/ PublicArtProgram.

The city will oversee the fabrication and installation of each “wrap.” Selected artists will be paid $500 for chosen designs. This opportunity is limited to Sugar Land-area and regional artists living or working within a 70-mile radius of Sugar Land. High

school students, local artists, professional artists and designers are all encouraged to submit designs.

The project is a component of Sugar Land’s Public Art Plan, a document approved

by City Council in November 2016. The plan outlines a vision and programmatic direction for public art in Sugar Land.

Temporary public art projects are one of the categories of projects determined to be most meaningful to Sugar Land and

a priority for the allocation of resources in the Public Art Plan. Funding for the FY18 Public Art Program comes from restricted revenue sources promoting economic development and tourism that cannot be used to support the general operations of the city funded by property taxes.

For more information, contact Cultural Arts Manager Lindsay Davis at ldavis@ sugarlandtx.gov or (281) 2752969.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 24, 2017 by the 268th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-235008 in favor of the plaintiff - THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 6,66 1.69 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on February 13TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of April 03,2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - Tommie L. Florence & Deborath G. Florence had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 06, BLOCK 03, REPLAT OF VICKS BURGE, THE VILLAGES OF SHILOH, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 843/B AND 844/ A OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 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.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 12, 2017 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-243100 in favor of the plaintiff- WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $9,468.34--++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on February 8TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of April 03, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - Olivia N. Taylor aka Olivia N. Jackson had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION EIGHT (8), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED TN PLAT NO. 20050243 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDED OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 04,2017 by the 458th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-243445 in favor of the plaintiff - WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 22,343.81 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on January 31 , 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday April 3, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - ANGELA ELIZABETH BRANNON had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK (4), OF WINFIELD LAKES SEC. 9, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060006 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

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.

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

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.

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

Maurice Daugherty to entertain Loving Friends Loving Friends will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, April 17, 5:00 pm, at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City. Maurice Daugherty, a concert pianist and well known Houston musician will entertain the group.

Maurice will also share his story as he is a professional boxer and a Marshall Arts weapons expert, specializing in the art of nunchaku. Loving CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 12, 2017 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV230147 in favor of the plaintiff- QUAIL VALLY FUND, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 8, 779.89 +tax costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 6TH , 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday April 3, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- CHAZANNE L. WOODS-YOUNG had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT SEVEN (7), IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32), OF QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 5, MAP AND OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2226 WINGED FOOT DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459 (PROPERTY) 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.

TERMS: CASH Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on January 21 , 2015 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 14-DCV-215082 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 6,995.56 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on January 29TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday April 3, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- MILDRED MINCEY had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 23 IN BLOCK 4 OF MISSION BEND SAN MIGUEL, SECTION 7, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 562B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 16138 BEECHNUT, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083 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.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on May 10, 2017 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-236108 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 5,813.51 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 08, 20 18 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday April 03 , 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the City of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - JEANA CALLEJO & EDWIN GUERRA had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 11, BLOCK 11, OF MISSION BEND SOUTH SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 12 OF THE PLAT OF RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 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.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on February 27, 2017 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-230934 in favor of the plaintiff-THE VICKSBURGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $12,985.81 ++++ costs as stated on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on January 19TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the on April 03, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)WILBERT SHORTS & TONY A SHORTS had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 61, BLOCK 05, REPLAT OF VICKSBURG, THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 644/B AND 645/A&B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, AS MODIFIED BY AN SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 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.

TERMS: CASH Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on April 03, 2017 by the 268th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-239175 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $ 5,996.90++++ 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, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of April 03, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)EDWARD BURKLEY & TERRY BURKLEY had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 12, IN BLOCK 8, OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 12, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”).

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.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on November 10,2016 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17DCV-241495 in favor of the plaintiff - MISSION OAKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 1,199.50 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on February 7, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday April 3, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- ITZEL CONZACHI had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FIFTEEN (15), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF MISSION OAKS, SECTION ONE (1), ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AS PLAT FILE NO. 20040021, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) 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.

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

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NEWS

Friends, a social group of men and women, who lost their spouses but want to move on with their lives meet for dinner and entertainment on the third Tuesday of the month...not a grief support group. Other monthly activities include lunches, pokeno, book club and bridge.

Reservations required by calling 281-208-3124.

Cost for dinner and entertainment is $23 inclusive, paid at the door. For more information on becoming a member, please call above number. New members always greeted with a warm welcome.

Sugar Land Garden Club will be hosting its Annual Silent Auction on Tuesday, April 17th at St. Basil’s Hall 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land 77498. 9:30 am Social followed by a short business meeting.

Visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. Lenette (GIGI) Roehl, Garden Girl Of Texas will speak on Repurposing “Things” For Your Yard. This theme encompasses Silent Auction which includes gardening items, artwork, weekend getaways, services, baked items and much more. All funds raised at the auction help support our scholarship and community programs.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 20, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2018, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

1

15-DCV223745 01/05/18

385003001018090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALAN LOT 18, BLK 1, HUNTER'S GLEN, 7 FREDRICK BIDWELL, ET AL SEC 3, VOL 20, PG 8* (ACCT NOS 3850030010180907, FEBRUARY 19, 3850030010181907 & 2018 3850030010182907)

2

16-DCV232601 11/15/17

3

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

715000006320190 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018 930100000002090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

4

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

930100000003090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

5

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

930100000004090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

6

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

930100000006090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

7

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

930100000007090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

8

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

930100000008090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

9

16-DCV234898 12/14/17 Cause #

Sale #

16-DCV234898 12/14/17

11

16-DCV237735 12/06/17

12

17-DCV243712 11/22/17

Estimated Minimum Bid

$102,670.00

$21,500.00

$28,500.00

$6,400.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. WILFRED YOUNG, ET AL

SOUTH MAIN PLAZA, LT 32, BLK 6, VOL 3, PG 22*

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL Style of Case PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES B, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$310.00

$310.00

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES C, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$120.00

$120.00

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES D, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$120.00

$120.00

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES F, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$100.00

$100.00

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES G, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$9,330.00

$6,200.00

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES H, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$5,010.00

$4,100.00

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES A, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

$110.00

$110.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HERITAGE PARTNERS GROUP III, INC. AS THE GENERAL PARTNER FOR WESTBURY GROUP, LTD., ET AL 007500000023890 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JENARD M GROSS, AKA 1 FEBRUARY 19, JENARD MORRIS GROSS 2018

WESTBURY VILLAGE, RES E, REC'D UNDER SLIDE #736B*

625402005120090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. CARLOS N. ARGUETA 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

930100000001090 7 FEBRUARY Acct # 19, Order Issue Date Judgment Date 2018

10

Adjudged Value

930100000005090 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$280.00

$280.00

D. RANDON & I. PENNINGTON SURV, ABST 75, 0.8769 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, VOL 1044, PG 354*

$52,610.00

$6,400.00

RIDGEMONT SEC 2 RES D & G, BLOCK 5, TRACT 12, R/P, VOL 10, PG 11 & CLERK'S FILE# 2001100206*

$70,400.00

$10,000.00

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

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, February 20, 2018 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

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

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AUTOMOBILE: Volkswagen Tiguan

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The all-new 2018 second generation Volkswagen Tiguan builds on the current model’s fun-to-drive character with a more sophisticated and spacious interior, flexible seating, hightech infotainment and available driver-assistance features.

Compared with the 2017 model, the 2018 Tiguan is 10.6 inches longer so has far more interior space and up to 58 percent more cargo space in the two-row model. The compact Tiguan SUV is available in S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium trim levels with MSRPs starting at $24,595.

The all-new Tiguan has a wider platform, lower stance and sharper character lines. The S trim is distinguished by halogen headlights, LED daytime running lights and taillights, foglights with cornering function, heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators, and 17-inch wheels. The SE trim wears 17-inch wheels and a chrome exterior package and the SEL includes 18-inch wheels, a power liftgate, and silver roof rails.

The top-of-the-line SEL Premium trim is runs on 19-inch wheels, has LED headlights with the adaptive front-lighting system, rain-sensing wipers, and power-folding exterior mirrors with puddle lights. It also has a hands-free power liftgate, which is foot-activated. Owners may close the liftgate with the touch of a button.

The off road package for the Tiguan includes an all drive system with a 26-degree approach angle, a 23-degree departure angle and 7.9 inches of ground clearance. Roof rails are standard, the tailgate has a lower lift-in height and the available towing hitch can pull up to 1,500 pounds.

Three rows of seating are standard in two-wheel drive Tiguan’s models. The second-row

Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT Public Participation Plan The Public Participation Plan (PPP) is a guide for Fort Bend County Public Transportation’s ongoing public participation activities. The purpose of this PPP is to provide guidance when seeking public input related to projects and service changes and to identify techniques and methodologies for soliciting and considering public input. A 45 calendar day public comment period has been established running from March 16, 2018 through April 30, 2018 at 5 pm. The public comment period is your opportunity to provide comment on the Public Participation Plan.

Throughout the comment period, written comments may be submitted to Tennille Jones, Community Relations Manager, 12550 Emily Court, Suite 400, Sugar Land, TX 77478 or via email to Transit@ fortbendcountytx.gov. If no changes are made as a result of public comments received, this plan will be considered final. This plan is subject to further approval by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT FY2017 Section 5307 Program of Projects The Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department receives United States Department of Transportation Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funds through the Federal Transit Administration in support of public transportation services. Fort Bend County has submitted its request for FY2017 Section 5307 funding to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (“METRO”). The below table briefly describes our FY2017 Urbanized Area Formula funds project list:

Fort Bend County Public Transportation FY2017 Section 5307 Program of Projects PROJECT Capital Cost of Contracting Rolling Stock FFE Admin/Ops Facility & Park & Ride Signage ITS/Software Maintenance & Hardware Planning and Development Operating Assistance Total FTA Federal Share Local Share TDC Share

AMOUNT 1,163,927 501,000 980,012 156,125 616,345 1,979,742 5,397,151 4,407,280 989,871 658,432

The public comment period is your opportunity to provide comment on the FY2017 Section 5307 Program of Projects. Throughout the comment period, written comments and/or requests for public meeting/hearing may be submitted to Yvette Maldonado, Finance & Administration Manager, 12550 Emily Court, Suite 400, Sugar Land, TX 77478 or via email to Transit@ fortbendcountytx.gov. Comments/requests will be accepted until Monday, April 16 2018 at 5 pm. If no changes are made as a result of public comments received, this plan will be considered final. This project list is subject to further approval by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court.

bench reclines and slides seven inches fore and aft, folds down, and can split 40/20/40. The 50/50 split third-row provides seating for two, and also folds down. When configured with Volkswagen’s all-wheel-drive, the 2018 Tiguan comes standard with two rows and an optional third row.

In three-row models, folding the rear seat creates 33 cubic feet of rear cargo space. It can expand to a maximum of 65.7 cubic feet by folding the second row. With all three rows in place, there is 12 cubic feet of cargo room. The two-row models have 37.6 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 73.5 cubic feet in all.

To let the outside into the Tiguan cabin, there’s an available panoramic glass tilt-and-slide sunroof with an opening glass panel in front and a fixed glass panel at the rear. It features and a one-touch sunshade that covers the inside of the entire glass area. The sunroof is available for the SE trim and is standard on the SEL and SEL Premium.

The Tiguan S has a new 6.5inch capacitive touchscreen display while the Tiguan SE, SEL and SEL Premium models are equipped with a glass-covered

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 20, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2018, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale # 1

Cause # Judgment Date 16-DCV237173 12/12/17

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

739500118001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. L. S. 1 ADAMS, ET AL

Legal Description RICHMOND, LOT 1 - 3, BLOCK 118, VOL 8, PG 3*

Adjudged Value $17,010.00

Estimated Minimum Bid $5,700.00

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

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, February 20, 2018 Constable Mike Beard Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES

SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

8.0-inch touchscreen display that is brighter and has a faster response time and improved viewing angles.

Both units feature three USB ports, a JPEG viewer, SiriusXM Satellite Radio for a three month trial period, HD Radio, and support for lossless audio file format. Both units also have the ability to send and receive SMS text messages with Bluetooth via voice command with compatible phones and pair two phones simultaneously. Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration for compatible devices is standard on all Tiguan models.

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by an advanced version of Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder, turbocharged and direct-injection engine. Peak horsepower is 184 at 4,400 rpm and maximum torque of 221 lbft is achieved at 1,600 to 4,300 rpm.

A Start/Stop system is standard for all Tiguan trims to improve fuel efficiency. It stops the engine during idle when the brake pedal is held down. When released, the engine restarts.

Fuel economy is 21 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway for the SEL Premium.

Tiguan can be equipped with an all-wheel-drive system that is activated before wheelspin occurs to help eliminate traction loss. The system has four settings: On-road, Snow, Off-road, and Custom Off-road.

Electronic assistance on the Tiguan includes stability control, anti-slip regulation, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring system and the crash response system that automatically shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors, and switches on hazard warning lights if airbags deploy.

The Tiguan is the only vehicle in its class that includes the automatic post-collision braking system on all models. Other driver assistance systems on the SEL Premium come standard and are rearview camera, forward collision warning and emerCONSTABLE’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 30, 2018 in cause numbered 14-DCV-220037 styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC vs. DELOYIS H. PHILLIPS, in which a judgment was rendered on Oct 16, 2016 in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. for the sum of Eleven Thousand Three Hundred Eighty One Dollars and Sixty Six Cents ($11381.66); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on Feb 6, 2018 and will on April 3, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of DELOYIS H. PHILLIPS to and in the following described Real Property LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK THREE (3) QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION,THUNDERBIRD WEST SECTION TWO (2),ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 15 PAGE 6,OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TX, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3135 OYSTER COVE DR MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459(PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

gency braking with pedestrian monitoring, blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, front and rear park distance control with maneuver braking, high beam control and overhead view camera.

The test drive model was the SEL Premium, which retails for $37,550 and with options came to $39,245. Yes, this compact SUV is a fine drive and ride, is roomy, has power aplenty and arrived in “habanero orange metallic.”

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JAN 30, 2018 in cause numbered 15-DCV-228877 styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC vs.

WILLIAM F. MOORE AND BETSY H. MOORE, in which a judgment was rendered on FEB 11, 2016 in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. for the sum of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen dollars an Ninety Six Dollars and Sixty Eight Cents ($10515.68); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on Feb 6, 2018 and will on April 3, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of WILLIAM F. MOORE AND BETSY H. MOORE to and in the following described Real Property LOT THIRTY SIX (36) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF QUAIL PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21 PAGE 3,OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TX, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3322 TWELVE OAKS LANE MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459(PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: APRIL 3, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JAN 29, 2018 in cause numbered 14-DCV220112 styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC vs. JOHN B. HOLLMON, in which a judgment was rendered on DEC 3, 2015 in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. for the sum of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Sixty Eight Cents ($9465.68); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on Feb 6, 2018 and will on April 3, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of John B. Hollmon to and in the following described Real Property LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF QUAIL VALLEY ADDITION, THUNDERBIRD WEST COURTYARD HOMES SECTION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19 PAGE 16,OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TX BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3427 HAVERSHIRE DRIVE DR MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459(PROPERTY)

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: APRIL 3, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

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

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: APRIL 3, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

Fort Bend County hosts Open House at new Precinct 2 Sienna Annex

Fort Bend County hosted an Open House on March 9, 2018 to showcase the new county annex located in Precinct 2. The Sienna Annex offers residents living on the east side of the county the convenience of county services a little closer to home. Located at 5855 Sienna Springs Way, the

annex is adjacent to the Sienna Library in Missouri City and houses Fort Bend County satellite offices for Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage, Tax Assessor Patsy Schultz, County Clerk Laura Richard and Precinct 2 Constable Gary Majors.

Some of the many services

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provided at the Sienna Annex include vehicle registration and titling, disabled and specialty license plates, property tax payments, deed and vital records, assumed name filing, marriage license issuance, official public record search and copies, and payments of Court at Law fines, fees and cost.

County Judge Bob Hebert said, “This beautiful building will serve the surrounding community for many years. Shortly, our EMS team will place an ambulance at the facility with crew, a battalion chief and EMS training facilities on the second floor, and our Behavioral Health and Parks Departments will open offices on the first floor.”

THANK YOU To everyone who supported me in my campaign to win the Republican nomination for District Attorney of Fort Bend County, especially those who have made monetary contributions, volunteered to put up signs, knocked on doors, put signs in their yards, provided locations to put up large signs, worked at the polls, encouraged their friends, neighbors and relatives to vote for me and most importantly of all, those who went to the polls and voted for me. I am so grateful for your help!

We have completed the first step of our mission to become the district attorney but still face an opponent in the general election in November. I ask for your continued support so that we can complete our mission of improving the criminal justice system in Fort Bend County for all concerned. Keep Fort Bend County Strong.

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