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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land

SLPD sticks to its guns on red light cameras

“LORD BUILD THIS HOUSE” - (24” x 30”) This painting is well known in the African American Community and hangs in many churches and homes. It is based on Psalm 127:1. Missouri City Artist Leonard Freeman has sold thousands of copies in the United States and it is the foundation of his art business.

Right, In oil on linen canvas – 24” x 30”) Private collection – Bishop Phillip R. Cousin, Chicago, Illinois. See Freeman’s profile by Carolyn Bowden on Page 4.

By SESHADRI KUMAR The Sugar Land Police Department stuck to its guns on the red light camera program once again last week.

The task force set up by the Sugar Land City Council to decide the future of red light cameras recently recommended that the red light cameras “The Princess of the Moors” should be continued and that city council might consider some modifications to the program, if necessary.

At a workshop to review the suggested modificationS on March 18, SLPD Chief Douglas Brinkley and the consultant Kimley-Horn and Associates rejected every suggestion made by the Red Light Camera task force and the city council, by saying that the program already met or exceeded the required standards.

“Portrait of a Bishop” One of the significant changes proposed to the program was evaluating the impact of one second increase in yellow signal timing.

The consultant recommended no change to the yelbook character and marching low signal timing because the in a parade through La Cenexisting Sugar Land values terra lead by High School drill “meet or exceed” the industry team and band members. standards.

The “Cutest Character” will be awarded a first place trophy and $100 from Commissioner Meyers. Second and third place trophies will also be awarded for “Cutest Characters.”

Katy Magazine will judge the Cutest Character Contest and first place winners in each competition will be spotlighted

by Katy Magazine whether print or social media.

The Literary and Fine Arts Festival and Parade will also include a photo booth for the children to have their pictures made with favorite book characters such as The Cat in the Hat, face painting and an opportunity to see a police car, police motorcycle and a fire truck up close and personal as well as fun vendor booths including food and retails shops to enjoy.

Arts show marks Cinco Ranch library’s 10th anniversary

Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers and Fort Bend County Libraries celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 6 p.m- 9 p.m.

This will be a wonderful community event and will kick off an annual Fine Arts Show for our talented young writers, artists and performers within Precinct 3.

The event will include: *222-piece professionally judged Art Show for K-12th grade students.

Awards will include: *Best of Show trophies- one for Elementary, one for Junior High and one for High School *Best of Show winners in each category will also receive $500 awarded by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

-Judges Choice Awards noting superior work- one for each level -Individual blue, red or

white ribbons for each participating artwork commemorating the event Winners of Best of Show and Judges Choice Awards will also have their artwork displayed at the new Katy Contemporary Art Museum for the two weeks immediately following the event. *Literary Composition Contest for K-8th grade students Awards will include Best of Show trophies for age groups PK-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade and 6th-8th. *Best of Show winners in each category will also receive $500 awarded by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

All others will receive a blue, red or white ribbon based on the judge’s rubric. *Special Performances by High School Student Orchestras and Choirs *Character Parade Little ones, Pre-K- 3rd grade, will have so much fun dressing up as their favorite

“I anticipate the transition team will be small, but will include numerous work groups to examine the various issues.

I estimate their work could take six to eight months,” Khator says in a statement “Summary of Dialogue with Faculty, Staff Regarding UH Sugar Land Transition” posted in the UH System website.

“We are in the early stages of the UH Sugar Land transition, and have begun implementing some of the strategic steps outlined on the Sugar Land transition webpage. http://www.uhsa.uh.edu/sugarlandtransition/index.php “One of those steps – one that is of great importance to me – is my pledge to engage with faculty and staff of UH Sugar Land and UH-Victoria with transparent dialogue about the UH Sugar Land transition. To that end, I met twice (last week) with more than 160 faculty and staff to hear their comments, concerns and questions.

“We will continue to work to make the University of Houston-Victoria a premiere destination university, a vision UHV has embraced.

shown that longer yellow light interval resulted in reduced red light violations.

According to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study, longer yellow timing alone does not eliminate the need for red light cameras.

Also, in Florida, after a series of investigative reporting by local media which showed yellow light intervals deliberately reduced to increased the red light violations, the state ordered an increase in the yellow light frequency last year.

Increasing the duration of the yellow signal at eight intersections in Chandler, Arizona reduced accidents, according to six years’ worth of data collected by the city. In June 2007, the city increased the yellow at the intersection of Alma School Road and Ray by just 0.5 seconds. Officials were pleased to see a big drop in collisions, so timing was extended from 4.0 to 4.5 seconds at seven additional locations in November 2008.

A 2004 study by the Texas Transportation Institute concluded the addition of one secSee RED, Page 3

Sugar Land twins embark on medical career

Chancellor gives assurance on future of UH Victoria, Sugar Land

By SESHADRI KUMAR The recent decision of the University of Houston System regents to de-link the Sugar Land campus from University of Victoria and make UH the sole UH System institution delivering programs at the Sugar Land campus has had its repercussions.

University of Houston-Victoria President Phil Castille resigned on March 18 in the aftermath of Sugar Land’s promised independence and losing the vote of confidence at the Faculty Senate.

The Faculty was concerned about stripping UHV’s ability to offer classes in Sugar Land and transferring the Nursing program from UHV to Houston.

UH System Chancellor and UH President Renu Khator met with University of Houston-Victoria faculty members at the Sugar Land campus on March 19 to discuss the future of the Victoria campus.

Renu Khator says she will hire a nationally renowned consulting firm to assist in creating the UH Sugar Land transition team and support its work.

Also, the existing span of yellow signal change is appropriate to the posted speed limits , according to the consultant.

In the consultant’s opinion, if the yellow signal is extended even by a second, it would reduce the total red-yellowgreen cycle, say by four seconds, in all directions, thus hindering the traffic flow at a given intersection.

Councilman Harish Jajoo asked what would happen if the yellow light interval is increased by one second, and the over all cycle timing is reduced by reducing the red light interval by one second.

The consultant said that was not in the scope of the study.

Jajoo also pointed out that some cities, while calculating the yellow light interval, add a few miles to the posted speed limit.

The consultant agreed that some cities do that, but again came to the conclusion that adding even a fraction of a second to the yellow light is a “wasted time.”

The suggestion to review the yellow light interval was made because studies have

“The UH System Board of Regents accepted the external UH Sugar Land Task Force Report, but did not specify what should be in the UH Sugar Land transition plan.

“The Sugar Land transition involves complex issues that include programming, accreditation, spatial issues and student access. Therefore, the transition will occur over two to five years.” (See Page 4)

For as long as they can remember, Joseph and Timothy Krill have wanted to be doctors – specifically Texas doctors.

From their grade school years at Fort Bend Baptist Academy to their undergraduate studies at the University of Houston to their four years at the UTHealth Medical School, the ultimate goal was the same: Make a difference in the lives of patients and have fulfilling careers like their

two uncles who have medical practices in the Houston area.

“The devotion they have to their profession and patients inspired both of us to pursue medicine,” Timothy Krill said.

The 27-year-old fraternal twins from Sugar Land like the versatility, critical thinking and problem solving that come with the practice of internal medicine.

“It’s gratifying to be there for patients,” Timothy Krill said. Lat week, they learned

where they will do their internal medicine residencies.

Joseph Krill will be at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Timothy Krill will be at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “After residency, we definitely want to practice in Texas – most likely in the Houston area,” Joseph Krill said.

Joseph or Timothy Krill, Photo by Hannah Rhodes of UTHealth.

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Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse hosts bowling tournament On May 17, 2014 Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. will hold its 10th Annual Fort Bend Corporate Challenge “Rock Around the Clock” Bowling Tournament. Once again Union Pacific Railroad Company has stepped up to be the lead sponsor and invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to bring a team and enjoy the fun while supporting this worthy organization.

Funds raised from this event will support the Summer Explosion, Youth Leadership Camp, October’s Red Ribbon Week activities, and many other programs provided by Fort Bend Regional Council.

Since 1976, Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. has challenged the idea that substance abuse is just another part of modern society in Fort Bend County. Substance abuse disorders are indiscriminate in whom they affect and are the

2013 Corporate Challenge winning team from Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC cause of so many problems in our community. With that in mind, Fort Bend Regional Council comprehensively addresses substance abuse through youth prevention and

leadership programs, treatment for individuals and families struggling with addiction, and outreach programs to help families and communities stay safe and drug free.

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For more information on how to become a sponsor for this event please contact Mandi Bronsell at 281-207-2409 or mbronsell@fortbendcouncil.org.

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NEWS DWI killing tried as murder, 18 years in prison

Sean Michael McGuire was sentenced to 18 years in prison on March 19, 2014 for the murder of Marine Corporal David Stidman and 5 years for failure to stop and render aid.

The 37-year-old Rosenberg man was charged with murder for a drunk-driving accident where he killed Stidman in 2010 – the first prosecution of its kind in Fort Bend County.

According to Assistant District Attorney Jason Bennyhoff, McGuire hit Stidman with his truck as Stidman was driving his motorcycle home on the evening of August 2, 2010 at the intersection of FM 762 and Brazos Town Center Blvd.

McGuire left the scene for a nearby gas station where he called friends and family members in law enforcement, but did not call 911. McGuire refused to return to the scene despite

advice to the contrary by a law enforcement officer he called from the gas station.

When officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrived, they located McGuire at the gas station and noticed that he smelled of alcohol.

McGuire refused to perform field sobriety tests and refused to provide a specimen of his blood.

DPS Trooper Michael Fillmore then initiated a mandatory blood draw on McGuire, which ultimately showed his blood alcohol level to be 0.16 – double the legal limit.

At trial, prosecutors introduced evidence of McGuire’s two prior Driving While Intoxicated convictions.

This enabled the prosecutors to press the murder charge and

prosecuted the DWI killing as murder under the Texas felony murder rule.

A jury ultimately convicted McGuire on both charges, assessed the prison sentences and also fined him $5,000 in each case.

Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Failure to stop and render aid is a third-degree felony punishable by 2-10 years in prison and the same fine.

McGuire must serve at least one-half of the 18-year sentence before he is eligible for parole.

“We hope the jury’s verdict in this case is a powerful deterrent to others contemplating drinking and driving,” said prosecutor Jason Bennyhoff.

“If just one person thinks of this case and puts down his keys

rather than driving drunk, David Stidman’s death will not have been in vain.”

Assistant District Attorneys Jeff Strange, Jason Bennyhoff, Sherry Robinson and Gail McConnell prosecuted the case.

Attorneys Michael W. Elliott, Kristen Jernigan and Dawn Zell Wright represented the defendant.

Incidentally, Elliott was formerly as assistant district attorney in the office of Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey.

Dawn Zell Wright ran against Healey in the Republican party primary earlier this month for DA and lost.

The case was originally tried in the court of District Judge Thomas Culver.

As Culver was ill, a visiting judge was asked to hear the case.

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Campaign in progress for May 10 local elections

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Sugar Land, Stafford and Meadows Place city councils will not have a general election because no opponents filed to run for the council seats up for grabs.

Missouri City will hold its general election for mayor and at large position 2. Mayor Allen Owen has filed for re-election as have Jerry Wyatt and Danny Nguyen, the incumbents in the at-large seats. Owen is being opposed by Noel Pinnock and Nguyen by Chris Preston.

Councilman Jerry Wyatt’s opponent, Cynthia Gary, dropped out of the race for the at large position 1 council seat.

Noel Pinnock, who has opposed Owen in some past mayoral elections, has filed to run again for mayor. He is 40 years old, lists his occupation as public servant and has lived in Missouri City for 15 years and in Texas for 35 years.

Preston, 28, is a business owner who has lived in Missouri City for 10 years and in Texas for 26 years. Nguyen, 47, is also a business owner who has lived in Missouri City eight years and in Texas for 18 years.

In Stafford, city councilmen Cecil Willis, Ken Mathew and Robert Sorbet, all filed to keep their seats and have no opponent, which is why council cancelled the general election at their past meeting.

There will still be a special election for the council seat vacated by Felicia Evans Smith. The election now has two candidates running to fill the unexpired term of one year.

They are are Virginia Rosas and A.J. Honore. Rosas, 60, is currently vice president of the Stafford Municipal School Board. Her occupation is court coordinator and she has lived in Stafford for 34 years and in Texas all of her life. Honore,

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ond in yellow to the minimum standard set by the Institute of Transportation Engineers produced a 53 percent reduction in violations.

Mayor Jimmy Thompson had asked the consultant to examine the feasibility of introducing the “vehicular countdown timers” which would indicate the duration of the light with blinking numbers in an electronic counter. This is already used in pedestrian crossings.

The consultant said vehicular countdown timers are not used anywhere in the U.S. and the federal guidelines prohibit the installation of such counters..

Thompson said if the state or federal law prohibited the counters, it could have been simply stated instead of making an elaborate explanation.

Thompson brought to the attention of the police chief that the consultant’s report mentioned that the counters have

56, works as a general manager and has lived in Stafford for 27 years and in Texas for 31 years.

In Sugar Land no one filed to run against Mayor Jimmy Thompson or the two at large council members, Himesh Gandhi and Joe Zimmerman. Each filed for re-election and attracted no opponents.

Fort Bend ISD and Stafford Municipal School District will each hold elections but Meadows Place and the Fort Bend Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) No. 2 in Stafford will not.

Council members up who were up for re-election in Meadows Place and had no opponents are Mayor Charles D. Jessup, Alderman I John F. Isbell, Alderman II Steve Bezner and Alderman III Rick Staigle.

Fort Bend WCID No. 2 board members who were up for reelection are Linda Walker and Hector Acevedo.

Each filed to keep their seat but no challengers filed to run against them so that election was also cancelled.

Rodrigo Carreon submitted his filing papers for a seat on the Fort Bend ISD Board on the last day for filing. He is running for Position 4 against the incumbent, Bruce Albright, and two hopefuls, Deron Harrington and Kristin K. Tassin.

Carreon, 45, who is an electrician, has lived in the Fort Bend school district for 40 years.

Albright, 62, is a sales manager who has lived in the school district for 33 years and in Texas for 38 years.

Harrington, 46, is an attorney who has lived in FBISD for 13 years, and Tassin, 43, and also an attorney, has lived in the district for 17 years.

Also, on Friday C. J. Udoagwu changed the position he is running for on the FBISD board from Position 4 to Position 1.

The other three hopefuls he will oppose are Jason Burdine, Ramesh Cherivirala and Sardar Qaisar Iman.

Udoagwu, 59, is a school teacher, who has lived in Sugar Land and the school district for eight years and in Texas for 27 years.

Cherivirala is 51 years old and a financial services manager who has lived in Texas for almost 22 years and in FBISD and Sugar Land for 11 years.

Iman, 47, is a project manager for IBM and has lived in Texas for eight years and in Sugar Land and FBISD for five years.

Candidates for FBISD Position 5 are Patsy Taylor, Kris Allfrey and KP George.

Taylor, 55 and the incumbent, was first elected in 2011. She has a doctorate of philosophy degree and works as a program specialist. She has lived in the district for 25 years.

Allfrey, 46, is self employed and has lived in Fort Bend ISD and Missouri City for seven years.

George, 50, is a certified financial planner who has lived in Sugar Land for 14 years and in the school district.

reduced red light violations in other countries.

Thompson alluded to the declining collection rate of fines for red violations and said he was not sure if the program should be continued or not, based on that aspect.

The police chief confirmed the suggestion that the collection has dropped because of the impact of the HOuston Coalition Against Red Light Cameras, which advised people not to pay the red light fine.

Councilman Steve Porter said there should be consequence for a violation. If the people do not pay the fine, then the program is meaningless. Porter said to make the program effective, if necessary, the violator’s registration should be kept on hold.

The issue of hiring a collection agency or placing the registration on hold as a consequence of non-payment of red light fine will be considered at a future meeting.

Even as the city of Sugar Land, with a view to main-

taining its safe city image, is pushed by a persistent police department to continue the controversial red light camera program, the demand for a people’s vote on the issue has taken the back seat.

Changing the signage about red light cameras, changing the wording of the citation and reducing the amount of fine for turning right on red without stopping were among other ideas rejected by the SLPD. Last week , the legal battle against New Orleans red-light cameras after the Louisiana Supreme Court chose not to take up the issue.

In a unanimous vote, the state’s high court refused to consider the case, leaving in place a lower court ruling that revived a constitutional challenge to the city ordinance.

The state’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled in December that the city had not fully addressed Plaintiff Joseph McMahon’s claim that the cameras violate a driver’s right to due process under the law.

Candidates forum AARP Sugar Land Candidate Forum - Mar 26, 2014 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. @ TE Harmon Senior Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land.

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Apr 3, 2014 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.@ City Centre at Quail Valley, 2880 La Quinta Drive, Missouri City.

Fort Bend Employee Federation Candidate Forum - Apr 3, 2014 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. @ Marriott, Sugar Land Town Center.

Fort Bend-Harris County Retired Educators Candidate Forum - April 10, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Sugar Land United Methodist Church in the Great

Hall, 431 Eldridge, Sugar Land Tea Party Candidate Forum - April 13, 2014 - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.@ HCCS Construction Software, 13151 West Airport Blvd, Sugar Land.

Advocates for FBISD Academies - Apr 24, 2014 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ the Fort Bend County University Branch Library in Sugar Land .

Early voting is April 28 to May 6 and election day is May 10, 2014.

Cellist Dace Sultanov

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The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City presents in concert, Dace Sultanov. The very talented artist started studying the cello at the age of seven and later attended the Central School of Music and the Moscow Conservatory in Russia.

Sultanov will perform on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 4 p.m. in the church’s Chapel of the Resurrection. First United Methodist Church is located in Missouri City at 3900 Lexington Blvd, near the intersection of Murphy Road and Lexington Blvd. The concert is free to the public. For more information, call (281) 499-3502 or email us at FriendsoftheArts@comcast. net. Check our website at www. fumcmc.org.

Thenewspaper.com, a website devoted to anti-RLC campaign, says 2013 may be a turning point for red-light cameras across the United States.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a non-profit largely funded by auto insurance companies, this year is the first time in nearly two decades that the number of American cities with redlight cameras has fallen—the systems were installed in 509 communities as of November 2013.

While a single-year drop may not ultimately mean much, legislators across the country are increasingly agitated about the cameras. Bills are also pending in Florida and Ohio that would ban the devices entirely.

Some 26 states have already banned the cameras outright or do not have them at all, including Maine, Kentucky, Arkansas, Massachusetts, and many Midwestern states.

Texas is silent on the issue.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Artist Leonard Freeman

By CAROLYN BOWDEN THE BEGINNING: When the older siblings left for school Leonard was in the care of a Great Aunt because he was only five. Leonard must have arrived on this earth talking; and he was constantly asking questions about everything!

His aunt taught him to read, using books and magazines but this only seemed to create in his little brain more and more questions.

Then she found something that directed his focus to an activity that did not include words and questions. She gave him a book in which to do pencil drawings. It worked!

One of his first drawings is typical of a little boy. It was a picture of a snake and an eagle. Seeing his interest in drawing, she gave him a book on the life of Leonardo da Vinci. It told of all da Vinci’s works, paintings and his life.

Even at the young age of 6

Leonard was fascinated with da Vinci’s pictures because they were dark and realistic.

To this day da Vinci’s works are the standard by which he judges his paintings.

EDUCATION: After high school Freeman attended Bishop College. Since his main interest lay in art, one of the professors attempted to awaken the artist spirit in Freeman. But with no art department there, he left after two years, and went to work.

Through his wife’s connections, he became a commercial illustrator. He always regretted that he had no college degree. However, over time, Freeman came to the realization that if someone educates you, they teach you what they want you to know. If you educate yourself, you have no boundaries for your ability as to what you can learn.

SELF TAUGHT: Many young artists are told to copy pictures of a major artist or Old Masters. Freeman want-

Bowden ed to have his own style and he worked hard to develop it. He filled his art studio with books on art from the Half Price Book Store. He never “shadowed” anyone and did not want to draw or paint like anyone else.

In order to tell a story, show meaning, or explain a moral, he prefers “painting” over the “written word”. He sees in his mind, an idea or a vision and does pencil drawings until he has detailed it enough to pick up the brush and transfer it to

canvas. His view point was that a painting is solid and easier to understand, whereas, in a statement just ONE word can change the whole meaning of what is written. Since his paintings tell a story, he must do detailed research in order to make sure his paintings will be as accurate as possible. At the age of 31, he began to realize that he was a unique individual, with God given talents, and that is when his life took on real “meaning.

THEN ONE NIGHT GOD “WALKED IN THE DOOR”: At his sister’s insistence he went with her to church and heard a sermon from the pastor that was “tailor-made” for him. He immediately accused his sister of talking to her pastor about him. She denied this and told him it was the spirit of God speaking to him through the pastor. (He was baptized that very night and has “kept the FAITH” ever since then.) His drawing became better than ever before and that is when God opened doors for him. He became more serious about his painting and not as casual in his drawings which were the

Guest Column: UH Sugar Land, a bigh deal

By JEFFREY C. WILEY The organizational details of higher education institutions are a bit of a mystery to most of us. For example, very few people understand the subtleties or distinctions between a self-standing university, branch campus or multiinstitution teaching center.

It is perhaps understandable then that little fanfare occurred when the UH System board of regents voted last month to make the University of Houston the exclusive provider of baccalaureate and graduate programs at the Sugar Land campus.

For those of us, however, who have worked to see higher education reach its true potential in our community, this was a watershed moment. For the first time since the original granting of land to the UH System in the 1990s, this campus will have exclusive ownership within UH. As Joe Biden once said, “This is a big …deal.”

By way of background, a self-standing university is what its name implies, a standalone university with its own president, educational leadership (deans), and financial and organizational objectives and mission.

There are four self-standing universities in the UH System, University of Houston, University of Houston - Downtown, University of Houston Clear Lake, and University of

Houston - Victoria. A branch university is a satellite, or extension, of a self-standing university. In effect it is one and the same, only detached.

Finally, a Multi-Institution Teaching Center (MITC) is a location that offers all selfstanding universities the opportunity, but not the requirement, to offer programs. The differences between the first two and third classification are stark and important. In a selfstanding university or branch campus, stakeholders have direct university management accountability to a community, in a MITC they don’t.

While the branch campus concept was introduced more than a year ago to Sugar Land, it is the newly voted accountability and ownership that make the difference. UH leadership has now made clear we are one and the same as the Tier One UH main campus.

After a period of transition, gaining a degree at the UH campus in Sugar Land will be indistinguishable from earning a degree from the main campus.

As a person who has been intimately involved in the effort to bring significant expansion and growth in higher education to Fort Bend County, I believe we will see substantial benefits from this clarification of leadership and designation of ownership. We will also retain the hybrid nature of

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 30th day of January, 2014 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 11-DCV-195253 in favor of the Plaintiff- Hunters Glen Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $3 ,023.09 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 5th day of March, 2014, 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)Algin Mims II had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 42, BLOCK 12 OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 20, PAGE 8 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1402 FIELDSTONE DR., MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $74,060.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lt. S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

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 30th day of January, 2014 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-201804 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,527.75 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 5th day of March, 2014, 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) - Eula K. Sepede had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 21, BLOCK 2, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 632, PAGE 713, IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $78,150.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lt. S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

Wiley the existing partnership with Wharton County Junior College and Houston Community College that provides the first two years of the four-year Tier One degree at substantial discounts. UH programs offered at its Sugar Land campus will become among the most affordable Tier One degrees available in the country.

Our community deserves this attention, accountability and designation. No community has worked harder or provided more to see expansion and development in higher education in their community. From the generosity of the George Foundation, Parks Foundation and other private donors, to the synergy and investment by the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County, our community has put its money where its mouth is.

Change is never easy, and I am sure this is not the path 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 31st day of January, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-202027 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,894.23 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 5111 day of March, 2014, 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) - Tregidio Fuentes had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, BLOCK 19, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 632, PAGE 713 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $80,750.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lt. S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

of least resistance for a university. It requires change to other UH entities offering courses in Sugar Land, particularly UH Victoria. It also involves change for professors teaching courses and students taking courses.

To mitigate potential impact, the UH board of regents wisely acknowledged these issues and planned for a transition for all affected parties.

Details remain that community leadership will discuss with UH as the transition occurs, such as: long-term planning and expansion goals; financial dedication of growth experienced on the campus back to the campus; eventual standing as its own self-standing university in the future; and, partnerships that build a world-class workforce to support one of the strongest local economies in the nation.

For starters, however, the retention of nursing programs in the Houston market and the move of the School of Technology to Sugar Land are bold statements about the importance and value UH places on the role of our local campus to make UH Tier One delivery more robust.

We greatly appreciate the increased focus that has been given to our community by the UH board of regents Chairman Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, the entire UH board of regents, and UH Chancellor Renu KhaNOTICE 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 2nd day of January, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-198348 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,568.97 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of February, 2014, 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) - Nicole Murray had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 29, BLOCK 11, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 3, 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: $64,600.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable # 1331

foundation of his paintings.

Freeman has learned, that no matter what you paint, nothing comes easy. He truly enjoys the experience, even if it is just a sketch, with pencil or charcoal. Therefore, he continues to study and educate himself.

HIS LEGACY: To be able to leave behind something of beauty that will endure forever so that others can enjoy seeing it. For his family, to leave “original” paintings that will continue to increase in value.

THE ARTIST SPEAKS: “I have made my living as a professional artist for over 30 years and I must say that I have been blessed to have had a career that allowed me to do the thing that I love most. My story is similar to most other artists. I’ve been drawing and painting since I was little boy but I didn’t take any of it seriously until I was 31 years old.

Since that time I’ve done literally hundreds of paintings that have enabled me to make a living that has been both satisfying and rewarding.”

“Many of the paintings that I do depict images that have a very specific message attached to them. I use a lot of symbolism in my paintings because I usually have something I want to say through the painting. I think artists are like storytellers who use visual imagery instead of words to convey their message. I try to incorporate messages that are subtle, yet powerful, in the hope that my paintings might

influence the viewer in a positive way. Many of my paintings have a Christ centered message, however, I also do paintings that have cultural, historical, political, and ethnic themes. And, as is the case with most other artists, I paint imagery that is a reflection of my own life’s experiences.

“Over the years I’ve come to realize that I paint to satisfy myself, in the hope that my paintings will also be satisfying to those who view them. I think that every collector who owns a piece of art also gets a little piece of the spiritual essence of the artist in the painting.

“The viewer is drawn to the painting for some inexplicable reason, usually seen visually as being attracted to the color or form used in creating the painting. That’s why art is so powerful...!!!

“Creation of art is based on spiritual application of the mind to a particular need as perceived by the artist. The viewer gets to share the result of the artist’s creativity by viewing, selecting, and sometimes owning that piece of art.

I am honored to share my “art spirit” with anyone who desires to own my paintings.”

tor.

In the past, we scratched our heads about the delivery and follow through of leadership at UH. There were even times when we pondered alternatives. Those times are gone. In this chairman, board of regents and chancellor, we have seen commitments fol-

lowed through with actions – actions we believe will be richly rewarded by a community that has previously sought a partner, and has now fully embraced one.

Wiley is the President & CEO of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council.

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THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FREDERICK BERNARD DAVIS DECEASED NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being April 14, 2014 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on November 11 , 2013.

It bears cause number 13-DCV-210692 and is styled: Daniel Gibson vs Frederick Bernard Davis The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: RAMOND W HOWARD ATTORNEY AT LAW 1303 TURTLE CREEK DR MISSOURI CITY TX 77489 281-437-5900 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER as follows to wit: JUDGMENT BE ENTERED FOR THE PLAINTIFF AGAINST DEFENDANTS FOR DAMAGES IN A AMOUNT WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS OF THE COURT; TOGETHER WITH PREJUDGMENT INTEREST (FROM THE DATE OF INJURY THROUGH THE DATE OF JUDGMENT) AT THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED BY LAW; POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE LEGAL RATE, COSTS OF COURT; AND SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER RELIEF TO WHICH THE PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED AT LAW OR IN EQUITY. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 28th day of February, 2014.

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GUEST COLUMN Collaboration with UH System helps Sugar Land meet educational,workforce challenges

By JAMES A .THOMPSON The City of Sugar Land’s growth has been phenomenal over the past two decades.

The doubling of its population to nearly 85,000 residents has created a strong local economy and expanded major business investments.

Home to more than 600,000 residents, Fort Bend County’s population is expected to double in the next 15-20 years, making it one of the fastestgrowing counties in Texas and the United States. From energy and healthcare, to education and hospitality, business is booming here, attracting a sizeable share of Fortune 500 companies and major corporations.

This explosive growth coincides with the expansion of the presence and commitment of the University of Houston (UH) in Fort Bend County, fulfilling the vision that began almost 20 years after the 1995 establishment of the Fort Bend Institute - the precursor to the University of Houston Sugar Land.

Of all the students who originate from the Fort Bend area that attend any Texas public university, 41 percent are attending the University of Houston System…56 percent of them are earning a University of Houston degree. These numbers are 22 percent higher than just five years ago.

The UH System Board of Regents’ recent action to make the University of Houston the sole UH System Institution delivering programs at the UH Sugar Land campus is welcome news for Fort Bend County, Sugar Land, and most importantly, the students who will soon have local access to

Thompson UH Tier One programs. We appreciate the important contributions UH-Victoria and UH-Clear Lake have made to our community and wish them well in their continued work as destination universities in Victoria and Clear Lake.

The City has invested $7 million toward the growth of UH Sugar Land and has committed to more than $6 million in future investments including an adjacent future festival site, parking and other improvements. Sugar Land residents have not only supported this collaboration from the very beginning, but asked for accelerated development so that the UH System would expand and grow into Sugar Land sooner rather than later.

We believe this investment will serve the long-term educational needs of our community and region.

With UH’s expanded program offerings focused on technology, business and education to accommodate our workforce and economic development needs, and the City’s investment in the sur-

rounding growth of business, entertainment and recreational offerings, we have created a strong synergy of publicprivate partnerships that will build a foundation of educational success for future generations.

As UH Sugar Land has grown, the UH System and its administration have reinforced and expanded their commitment to our community. They have worked diligently to meet one of the community’s strongest desires – to see UH Sugar Land become a branch campus of the University of Houston.

To that end, UH System Chancellor Renu Khator previously appointed Richard D. Phillips the associate vice chancellor for the UH System at Sugar Land and Cinco Ranch. The UH System also created a UH Sugar Land advisory council and the UH Sugar Land Task Force to examine the viability of a branch campus. Soon, a UH Sugar Land Transition Committee will be appointed to make recommendations on how best to advance the evolution of UH Sugar Land into a Tier One branch campus of the University of Houston.

I urge the residents of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County to express their long-standing support for the important steps being implemented to secure our future success through upcoming public meetings in Sugar Land and in Victoria, or submit your comments online. http://www.uhsa.uh.edu/ sugarlandtransition/form/index.php Thompson is the mayor of the city of Sugar Land.

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 21st day of January, 2014 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-199178 in favor of the Plaintiff - Creekmont Community Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $ 2,871.31++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 21st day of February, 2014 by the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11DCV-190957 in favor of the Plaintiff - Cindy Jeneau Houlihan, Plaintiff, for the sum of $30,000 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 19, 2014, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April 2014, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants —KENDRIC TYRONE MCKINNEY had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 27, IN BLOCK 1, OF CREEKMONT, SECTION 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 KNOWN AS 4511 BLACKES RIDGE STREET, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

I have levied on February 24, 2014, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April 2014, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants — JAMES FRANCIS HOULIHAN had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK NINE (9), OF MISSION WEST, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 17 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS , POSTAL ADDRESS IS 7410 COLIMA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two, Fort Bend County, Texas 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 12th day of February, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HOUSTON HOOPER in Cause # 13-DCV-205324 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401. Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3 108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 1999000020030907 LOT 3, BLOCK 2, OF BRAEBEND ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND AND BRAZORIA COUNTIES, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGES 23 & 24 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT LOT IS ENTIRELY IN FORT BEND COUNTY. Levied on the 14th day of February, 2014 as the property of HOUSTON HOOPER to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,440.64, 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 FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 18th day of February, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County

BY M. Scheibel Deputy # 1331

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 30th day of January, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-184953 in favor of the Plaintiff - Bradford Village Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,501.48 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of February, 2014, 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) - Edward McGregor had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, OF BRADFORD VILLAGE, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE NO. 2528A IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $100,970.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lt. S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a writ of Execution and /or Order of Sale issued on the 16th day of January, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 08-DCV-161575 in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen Section V Homeowners’ Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,296.84 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and J or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 25th day of February, 2014, 1, 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) - Walter Williams, Jr. and Pearlie M. Williams had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 13, IN BLOCK 02, OF SECOND REPLAT OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION FIVE A, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 844/B AND 845/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $107,150.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Schiebel Deputy Constable # 1331 NOTICE 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 the12th day of February 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. LAZARO ELI SANCHEZ, ET AL in Cause# 12-DCV-197415 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, l will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit TRACT 1 AND 2: GEO: 0253000 000027906/02530000000299 06 BEING 5.443 ACRES ON LOT SEVEN (7) OF WINDSWEPT ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE H.&T.C.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY, SECTION 105, ABSTRACT 253, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION PLAT RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NO. 993A, PLAT RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND A MOBILE HOME LABEL NO. PFS045G314 LOCATED ON SAID PROPERTY. Levied on the 18th day of as the property of LAZARO ELI SANCHEZ HERNAN ROSARIO, GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CONSECO FINANCE, RICHARD LEON GUNTER, MARION FRANKLIN KOLAR to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,510 .26, 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 DISTRICT, WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL AND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 18th day of February, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County

BY Sgt. John Morales Deputy # 1308

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 16th day of January, 2014 by the 268TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 08-DCV -162461 in favor of the Plaintiff- Westpark Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff. for the sum of $3087.44 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 26th day of February, 2014, 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) - Ulumma Butler had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 20, BLOCK B-4, OF WESTPARK LAKES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE NOS. 858A AND 858B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $107,430.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Schiebel Deputy Constable # 1331

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 24th day of January, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 07-DCV-156898 in favor of the Plaintiff- Hunters Glen, Section IV Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,246.08 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 5th day of March, 2014, 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) ~ Felipe Hernandez had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1 st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 03, IN BLOCK 07, OF HUNTER’S GLEN, SECTION IV, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 26, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $72,540.00 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. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lt. S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

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 30th day of January, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-200791 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,908.29 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 5th day of March, 2014, 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) - Harold Smith and Jean Allen Smith had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1 st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28, BLOCK 3, OF TOWNEWEST SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 716, PAGE 296 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $82,990.00 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 Precinct Three

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

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 27th day of January, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-197977 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Community Improvement Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,825.10 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21 st day of February, 2014, 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)- Arnoldo Reyes and Martha Reyes had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April, 2014 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 22, BLOCK 7, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION 6, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER VOLUMES 30, PAGE 10, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $87,960.00 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 Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lt. S.D. Sayers Deputy #1309

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 21st day of January, 2014 by the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 08DCV-165091 in favor of the Plaintiff - Barrington Place Homeowners Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $11,215.27++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 21, 2014, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April 2014, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants —TEMILADE ISIKWE AKA TEMILADE ONIBOKUN AND CHIKERE ISIKWE had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 36, IN BLOCK 2, OF BARRINGTON PLACE, SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS , ALSO KNOWN AS 2003 REDDINGTON ROAD SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two, Fort Bend County, Texas 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 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of February 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. PETER JUSTIN, ET AL in Cause# 11-DCV-195391 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the l st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8032010020170907 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 the 14th day of February, 2014 as the property of PETER JUSTIN NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $20,691.31, 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 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 14th day of February, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County

BY M. Scheibel Deputy Constable # 1331

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New Territory • 4/2.5/3 • $249,000 6414ST Sugar Land • 5-6/3+2/2 • $495,000 1107M CAUSE NO. 14-CPR-026544 THE STATE OF TEXAS ESTATE OF Michael Stanley Wahl, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMON THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF Michael Stanley Wahl, all of whose names, residences, and whereabouts are unknown to Plaintiff(s), Sandra Sue Wahl by publication of this Citation once, at least ten (10) days previous to the return day hereof, in some newspaper published in your County, to appear at the next regular term of the County Court at Law 1 setting as the Probate Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, after service has been perfected, to be held in the Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, thereof in Richmond, Texas, the same being Monday, the 7th day of April, 2014, then and there to file a written contest or answer to the Petition filed in said Court on the 13th day of March, 2014, in a probate action now pending in said Court in the above numbered and styled Estate on the Probate Docket of said Court, wherein, Sandra Sue Wahl is Plaintiff and the UNKNOWN HEIRS of said Deceased are the Defendants; allegations as shown in said petition now on file in the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office.

HEREIN FAIL NOT, but have you before said Court, at the time aforesaid, this Writ, with your return thereon, showing how you have executed the same.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT, at office in Richmond, Texas, this the 17th day of March, 2014.

DIANNE WILSON, COUNTY CLERK FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1422 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE MAILING ADDRESS: 301 JACKSON, SUITE 101, RICHMOND, TX 77469-3108

By Jamie Zamarrippa, Deputy

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, APRIL 3, 2014 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. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. .

BID 14-048 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL GENERATOR FOR HISTORICAL COURTHOUSE A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 2:00PM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. A site visit will commence immediately following the pre-bid. All bidders are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

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

ABWA regional conference The American Business Women’s Association, ABWA, will host their 2014 Western Regional Conference at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas, on April 10-12, 2014. Members from the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to name a few, will be attending this conference.

The focus of this year’s regional conference is to ensure that Association leaders have the knowledge, attitude, skills and habits they need to thrive in today’s business environment.

Ty Bennett, author of The Power of Influence and The Power of Storytelling, will share his philosophies, down-to-earth examples, and tools for increasing attendee’s influence and impact as a leader during his Friday presentation. His humorous, insightful, and interactive presentation will send attendees home as better leaders; making for better and more profitable businesses.

Saturday’s seminar presenter, Sherry Darden, is often called “The Business Plan Lady” because she has personally coached and trained thousands of entrepreneurs to business success. She is the real deal and the advice, tips, and techniques she shares from the podium are worlds away from feel-good fluff. To register for this conference, call ABWA at 800-228-0007.

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-14-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 12, PARKING REGULATIONS, OF APPENDIX A OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE, ENTITLED “THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY ZONING ORDINANCE;” PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO PARKING IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, 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-1413 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 17, 2014, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the University Branch Library will hold their spring used book sale Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Books, CDs, DVDs, LPs and VHS tapes for adults and children will be available. Most items are $0.50 to $1. Proceeds support reading and other educational library programs. Good condition books, CDs and DVDs may be donated to the library during the sale, or at any time. A receipt for income tax purposes can be provided. Parking is free.

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 12th day of February, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. WC SOUTHERN COLONY DEVELOPMENT in Cause # 12-DCV-200967 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0031000001309907 l 1.3513 ACRES OF LAND BEING OUT OF A CALLED 276.528 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED

BY DEED DATED JUNE 29, 1999 TO ELAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AS RECORDED IN FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO 1999057398 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. SAID 30.7227 ACRES BEING SITUATED IN TIE WILLIAM HALL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NUMBER 31; FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0031000001307907 30.7227 ACRES OF LAND BEING OUT OF A CALLED 276.528 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED

BY DEED DATED JUNE 29, 1999 TO ELAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AS RECORDED IN FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO 1999057398 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. SAID 30.7227 ACRES BEING SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM HALL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NUMBER 31; FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 0031000001308907 23.3969 ACRES OF LAND BEING OUT OF A CALLED 276.526 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED

BY DEED DATED JUNE 29, 1999 TO ELAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AS RECORDED IN FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO 19999057398 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. SAID 30.7227 ACRES BEING SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM HALL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NUMBER 31; FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 17th day of February, 2014 as the property of WC SOUTHERN COLONY DEVELOPMENT, LLC; UNITED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING III, LP; RBC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $79,452.51, 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; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 17th day of February, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Sgt. John Morales Deputy #1308

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-14-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 58, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING MOTOR-ASSISTED SCOOTERS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, 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-1412 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 17, 2014, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CANOE LAUNCH PROJECT 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:

Canoe Launch Project PK1306 U.S.59 Brazos River Turnaround, Sugar Land, TX.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com, or contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov.

Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 27, 2014, Lakeview Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Questions regarding the bid must be received by Monday, March 31, 2014 on or before 5:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager, City of Sugar Land, (281) 275-2302. jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov.

City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within thirty (30) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 7 SECTION 5-307 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES The City of Sugar Land City Council on March 18, 2014 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 1953: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 7, SECTION 5-307 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN; AND ESTABLISHING A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH OFFENSE. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Each day any violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF MINOR SURFACE WATER MONITORING OR REPORTING VIOLATION The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires public water systems to monitor drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis.

Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not the drinking water meets health standards. On January 31, 2014, the contractor for the City of Sugar Land Public Water System did not monitor the chlorite level in the water as it was leaving the water treatment plant. The City cannot be sure of the quality of the drinking water during the time after, we did not properly monitor, and before the next test. Routine testing resumed on February 1, 2014; additional samples were taken in the water distribution system for chlorite, all results were within regulatory limits. Although the contractor for the City missed one test, the results of the additional testing indicate that the water was safe to drink.

For additional information about the nature and significance of this violation, you may contact Howard Christian, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Sugar Land, 281-275-2450. Please share this information with other people who drink the water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly.

STATE OF TEXAS

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COUNTY OF FORT BEND

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By virtue of an ORDER OF SALE dated JAN 2, 2014 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, said judgment rendered in favor of WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC., plaintiff, and against PAMELA J. SPAULDING, defendant, in Cause No. 12-DCV-196742 for the sum of ONE-THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FIVE DOLLARS AND 76/100’s ($1495.78), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 24TH day of FEB, 2014, at 11:00 AM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of PAMELA J. SPAULDING , defendant(s), to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4902 LAKE GEORGETOWN COURT,RICHMOND,TX 77406 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 29 IN BLOCK 1 OF WATERSIDE VILLAGE,SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY,TX ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF,RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2509/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. and on APRIL 1, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 401 JACKSON ST, Richmond,Tx 77469 at the NORTH ENTRANCE , FORTBEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of PAMELA J. SPAULDING , defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 JACKSON ST NORTH ENTRANCE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: APRIL 1, 2014 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 14-049 – FOUNDATION REPAIRS TO MUSTANG COMMUNITY CENTER AND JAKE DOVE JJAEP FACILITY Pre-proposal conferences will be conducted on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 1:30 PM CST for Mustang Community Center and Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 3:00 PM CST for Jake Dove JJAEP Facility. The pre-proposal conference will be held at Mustang Community Center located at 4521 FM 521 Fresno followed by Jake Dove JJAEP Facility located at 400 Coen Rd. Arcola. Site visits will commence immediately following each preproposal conference. All vendors are encouraged to attend both. This is the only date and time vendor will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Bonds are required by successful firm.

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

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

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News

The World of Science

Suspect in Sugar Land murder arrested Huver Oregon-Reyes, 31, of Houston, was arrested Monday night in Denton County and charged with the murder of Marlon Alexander Palencia Castaneda, 33, of Houston.

Sugar Land detectives worked with the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force to locate Oregon-Reyes.

He was taken into custody

by U.S. marshals and transported to the Denton County jail where he is being held on a $300,000 bond.

Sugar Land detectives will travel to Denton and transport Oregon-Reyes to the Fort Bend jail.

Castaneda was an employee at Global Casework Man-

Huver Oregon-Reyes ufacturing. He was at work at 9 a.m. on Friday when two men who are not employed by the business approached him in the warehouse, engaged in argument and shot and killed

Castaneda.

The two men were identified as Hispanic males.

One was wearing an orange shirt and blue jeans, and the other was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

Police believe OregonReyes was the man in the black shirt.

They were seen on surveillance video leaving in a lightcolored Acura sports utility vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the second man should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2020 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS

Clements High School receives four nominations for 12th Annual Tommy Tune Awards Clements High School received four nominations for the 12th Annual Tommy Tune Awards for its theatre production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Developed by Theater Under The Stars (TUTS), the Tommy Tune Awards honor musical theatre excellence at the high school level.

After reviewing and evaluating the 44 participating Houston-area high school productions throughout the 20132014 school year, a team of 33 Houston-based theatre professionals made 151 nominations in 15 categories (including Best Leading Actor, Best Director and Best Scenic Design).

An additional committee considered 51 potential scholarship recipients.

Clements was nominated in the following categories: •Best Featured Performer – Francesa Ghizzoni as Logaine Schwartz/Grubeniere •Best Scenic Design •Best Lighting Design •Best Crew & Technical Execution TUTS’ Tommy Tune Awards are named for Houston native and Lamar High School alumnus, Tommy Tune.

A performer, director, and choreographer with more than 50 years of stage experience, Tune received nine Tony Awards® for his work in the

following productions: Seesaw, My One and Only, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Nine, Grand Hotel, and The Will Rogers Follies.

He was also awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003

by President Bush.

The Tommy Tune Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

The event is open to the general public, and tickets will be available for purchase beginning April 2.

For information on tickets to the 2014 Tommy Tune Awards ceremony, call (713) 558-8887 or visit www.TUTS. com/TommyTune.

Shown with young scientist, RJ Randal, are Kalpana Vaidya, Coordinator of the World of Science and Laboratory Medicine staff members from Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Flora Ansaritalesh, Janice Randal, and Mary Ann Yeung.

Laboratory Staff Members from the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital par-

ticipated in the 2nd Annual World of Science recently.

Students and parents worked together to explore inquiry based science activities.

The members of the laboratory staff provided an evening of hands-on activities where young scientists learn all about blood and blood group compatibility.

The free community event

was sponsored by Sartartia Middle School Science and Robotics Club to introduce families to various fields of science and technology and to cultivate science temperament and attitude among children.

Visit www.wofscience.weebly.com for information about the event and other interesting science activities.

The Grainger Foundation supports The Arc of Fort Bend County

Ron Ewer, left, Community Advisory Board Chair, Franco Albarran, Albarran Architects, Beth Duncan, Manager IDD Crisis Stabilization Service, George Patterson, CEO, Dianne Wilson, Texana Board Chair, Bob Bass, Bass Construction and Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Director Specialized Services

Texana breaks ground on new facility Texana Center broke ground a State Supported Living Center.

Patients with IDD who have a last week on a new facility that will be home to the Intellectual & co-occurring serious persistent Developmental Disability Crisis mental illness and challenging behavior enter into a cycle of crisis Stabilization Program.

There are an increasing num- driven care: the patient receives ber of patients with a diagnosis long term supports from a desof intellectual and developmental ignated in-home caregiver who disability (i.e., autism, pervasive is unable to manage challenging developmental disorder or mental behaviors; the behaviors result in retardation) who have a co-occur- an acute crisis; the treatment for ring serious and persistent mental the crisis is hospitalization or out illness and/or a history of chal- of home institutional care, which Mike Garcia, left, Special Olympics athlete; James Patterson, County Commissioner; Laura lenging and harmful behaviors. does not involve the caregiver LaVigne, Executive Director, The Arc of Fort Bend County; Scott Maddox, Market Manager, When a behavioral crisis occurs, in the treatment plan; the crisis Grainger; Margo Pasko, Director of Transition Programs, The Arc of Fort Bend County; this complex behavioral health resolves and the patient returns Chad Tansey, Government Account Manager, Grainger; Stewart Jacobson, Chairman of The population typically seeks cri- home to the caregiver who still Arc of Fort Bend County Board; and Stevie Myer, Special Olympics athlete. sis intervention services through lacks competencies for managthe emergency room, psychiatric ing the behaviors. Often the chalThe Grainger Foundation has donated $5,000 to The Arc of LEGAL NOTICE inpatient system or law enforce- lenging behaviors reoccur and Fort Bend County in support of their Special Olympics Del- REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE ment. In these cases, a frequent result in an acute crisis; the cycle PROPOSALS egation.

Sealed Competitive Proposals will long term solution is admission to repeats, and this complex popula“This grant will be used to help fund the expenses of our be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Special Olympics Delegation in 2014”, said Laura LaVigne, Jalomo, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend Executive Director. We are very grateful to The Grainger 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Bend County, Texas has set a public TX 77469 for the following until County, Texas has set a public hearing Foundation for its generosity.” hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 at 1:30 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 April 8, 2014 for Parkway United for Cinco Ranch Southwest Primrose The mission of The Arc of Fort Bend County, a non-profit P.M. CST). All proposals will then be Methodist Church Replat of Reserve opened in the Office of the Purchasing Replat No. 1, Precinct 3. The hearing organization, is to improve the quality of life of individuals Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite “A”, Precinct 4. The hearing will be will be held in the Commissioners held in the Commissioners Courtroom 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, names of the proposers made public.

Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

For more than 40 years this organization has worked in the Proposals received after the specified Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the community to serve as a catalyst for change by providing leg- time will be returned unopened. CDs certain rights with respect to the are available in the Purchasing Agent’s proposed replat. Should you wish to islative and educational advocacy. Key direct services include Office. All addendums will be posted proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You employment assistance, recreational programs, Special Olym- on Purchasing Agent’s website located at the planned public hearing. You may at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. may contact Brian Nawara with Texas pics, parent support groups and a Self-Advocates program. contact Robert Siegfried at Othon Inc. Engineering and Mapping Co. at 281at 713-975-8555 for information prior 491-2525 for information prior to the The donation was recommended by Scott Maddox, Market RFP 14-050 – GENERAL CONTRACT to the hearing.

SERVICES- FORT BEND COUNTY hearing.

Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc., Stafford.

PEDESTRIAN PLAZA AROUND Submitted by, Submitted by, Grainger has been a part of the Fort Bend County business WILLIAM B TRAVIS ANNEX Dianne Wilson Dianne Wilson community for more than 30 years as the leading broad line A pre-RFP conference for RFP 14-021 Fort Bend County Clerk Fort Bend County Clerk supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products. “We will be conducted on Thursday, April 2014 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP are proud to recommend the programs offered by The Arc of 3, conference will be held at the Fort City of Missouri City Fort Bend County”, said Mr. Maddox. “We understand the Bend County Purchasing Department in the Travis Annex at 301 ORDINANCE NO. O-14-11 need for all the services provided by The Arc for this under- located Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING 77469. A site visit will commence served segment our community.”

CLASSIFICATION OF 86.57 ACRES OF LAND FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL following the preThe Grainger Foundation, an independent, private founda- immediately DISTRICT TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 91; DESCRIBING SAID RFP meeting. All respondents are 86.57 ACRES OF LAND; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT tion based in Lake Forest, Illinois, was established in 1949 by encouraged to attend. This is the AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; only date and time vendors will be William W. Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc. permitted to complete a site visit with AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY AS For further information about Grainger contact: Kristen County representatives.

ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-81-1 ON JANUARY 19, 1981, AS AMENDED; sum and unit pricing is required.

PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR Lawrence, Communications Manager at kristen.lawrence@ Lump Bonds are required. Fort Bend County REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING reserves the right to reject any or all grainger.com OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. proposals.

For further information about The Arc of Fort Bend County I, Maria Gonzalez, 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-14contact: Laura LaVigne at llavigne@arcoffortend.org or by Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., 11 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting Purchasing Agent telephone at 281-494-5959.

Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas held on March 17, 2014, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

tion becomes a frequent user of local public health systems.

The crisis behavioral health care team will respond to acute crisis and will design, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans for individuals admitted to the program.

This facility will help avoid placement in the more costly setting of; state supported living centers, emergency rooms, state mental hospitals or county jails.

It will be constructed on the West Campus’ undeveloped property which is owned by Texana Center and is expected to be complete before the end of the year.

Texana Center selected Bass Construction to build the facility. . The building is designed by Albarran Architects LLC 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, APRIL 3, 2014 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. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 14-043 – REPAIRS TO MUSTANG COMMUNITY CENTER A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Mustang Community Center located at 4525 FM 521 North, Fresno, Texas 77545. A site visit will commence immediately following the pre-bid. All bidders are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

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

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AUTOMOBILE: Toyota Tundra

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2014 Toyota Tundra half-ton full-size pickup adds bold elements of design, refinement, and quality, while building on Tundra’s reputation for reliability and function.

Awards that have gone to Tundra over the past 12 years include the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study for seven of the past eight years in the Full-Size Pick Up segment. The redesigned Tundra continues to be built totally in America with final assembly in San Antonio, Texas.

The 2014 Tundra has a grade strategy consisting of the hard-working SR, volume-leading SR5, the wellappointed Limited, and two premium grades: “Platinum” and the all-new “1794 Edition.” The new 1794 Edition is a tribute to the ranch, founded in 1794, on which the Tundra plant is located in San Antonio.

Tundra is offered in three cab styles, two-door Regular Cab, four-door Double Cab and four-door CrewMax, all available in 4x2 and 4x4. Tundra Regular Cab and Double Cab models come with a standard bed (78.7-inches) or long bed (97.6-inches) and the CrewMax comes with a 66.7-inch bed. All beds are 22.2 inches deep.

The Tundra’s lockable tailgate lowers slowly with no slam and can be removed.

Limited Double Cab and Crew Max models come standard with a power sliding rear window.

Ergonomic improvements include easier driver access to controls. Overall passenger comfort was improved with a new front and rear (CrewMax) seat design and improved front seat ventilation. Front seats have additional travel, and CrewMax rear seats can now be folded up for additional cargo space 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 12th day of February, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. RICKEY VAUGHN MUMPHREY in Cause # 12-DCV-195458 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401. Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8830000010032906 BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, A PART OF THE VALKA BROTHERS 21.5 ACRE SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN VOLUME 273 PAGE 333 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS BEING OUT OF H. & T.C.R.R. CO. SURVEY NO. 26, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 28th day of February, 2014 as the property of RICKEY VAUGHN MUMPHREY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,764.27 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 DISTRICT, CITY OF NEEDVILLE, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL AND WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28th day of February, 2014.

A.J. DORR, Constable Precinct One Fort Bend County

BY B. Guerrero Deputy

while maintaining a comfortable seating back angle and lowering load height by more than 11 inches.

The test drive Tundra was the elegant 1794 Edition, which was perfect for rodeo time in Houston. It reflects a western lifestyle theme and includes exclusive saddle brown premium leather-trimmed seating with embossed leather and ultra-suede accents.

Like the Platinum, the 1794 Edition includes an array of standard features that includes heated and ventilated front seats and Entune Premium JBL Audio with navigation.

Tundra offers three powertrains. A 4.0-liter Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V6 is standard on Tundra Regular and Double Cab models and makes 270 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 278 foot-pounds of peak torque at 4,400 rpm. EPAestimated fuel economy is 16 mpg in the city, 20 mpg on the highway.

The available 4.6-liter, DOHC i-Force V8 offers 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 327 foot-pounds of peak torque at 3,400rpm. EPA-estimated mpg fuel economy is 15 mpg city/19 mpg highway.

The largest engine and the most popular is the 5.7-liter, DOHC i-Force V8. It makes 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 foot-pounds of peak

torque at 3,600 rpm. The 5.7-liter is offered in both gasoline and Flex Fuel. Fuel efficiency on 4x2 models is 13 mpg in the city,18 mpg on the highway. Both V8’s come standard with a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

The Tundra SR and SR5 grades ride on 18-inch styled steel wheels, while the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition have all-new 20-inch alloy wheels specific to each grade.

All Tundra models come standard with four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated.

Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist are also standard Tundras. When equipped with a tow package, Tundra has a maximum tow capacity of 10,400 pounds (4x2 Regular Cab).

Tundras come with a number of key standard features, including a back-up, Bluetooth hands-free phone, windshield wiper de-icer, front and rear mudguards, power window and door locks, heated, power, outside mirrors and audio streaming on all grades.

With all standard equipment, the Tundra 1794 Crewmax with the big V8 has a retail sticker of $47,320. Since it was introduced, I’ve been a fan of the Tundra and still am.

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A Lenten Concert at Christ United Methodist Church The Festival Choir and Orchestra at Christ United Methodist Church in Sugar Land will present “A Lenten Concert” on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 6 pm in the Sanctuary.

Pre-concert music begins at 5:30 pm. Accompanied by a professional orchestra under the direction of Lahonda Sharp the Choir will introduce a stunning new work to the Houston community, performing for the NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434th DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of February, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. MARIBEL JACQUEZ, ET AL in Cause# 10-DCV181509 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0241000000701906 LOT 10, BLOCK 3 OF CHAPARRAL ACRES, SECTION ONE, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION IN SECTION NO. 73, H. & T. C. RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT #241, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY IN CLERK FILE NUMBER 2002137686, OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 0241000030108906 PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF AN IMPROVEMENT ONLY, MOBILE HOME SERIAL#012166S6617, MOBILE HOME LABEL #TXS0508001, LOCATED ON BLOCK 3, LOT I0, SECTION 73 OF CHAPARREL ACRES, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 14th day of February 2014 as the property of MARIBEL JACQUEZ, DAVID P. BECERRA, LILLlAN BECERRA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,899.42, 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 DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL; WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. Given under my hand this 14th day of February, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Sgt. John Morales Deputy

first time Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass.”

Contrasting the Gjeilo is the Mozart “Mass in C” (Sparrow Mass) K 220. The concert also features Beth McConnell and Dr. Hangfong on a Mozart Piano Duet played on the Steinway Concert Grand Piano. The Concert is Free to the public.

Christ United Methodist Church, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land. Childcare by reservation: kimr@cumcsl.org

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH district court of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of February, 2014 by the clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. ELEAZAR B. GUZMAN in Cause # 12-DCV-201615 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 2: GEO: 6600000070500907 LOT 5 IN BLOCK 7, ROSENDALE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF 25 .0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MANUEL ESCALERA SURVEY, ABSTRACT #170, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 6600000070600907 LOT 61N BLOCK 7, OF ROSENDALE ADDITION, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 822 PAGE 707 OF THE DEED RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 14th day of February 2014, as the property of ELWAZAR B. GUZMAN AKA ELEAZAR G. GUZMAN to satisfy a judgment amounting to $7,246.42, 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 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 14th day of February 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Fort Bend County, Texas

By M. Schiebel Deputy #1331

Fort Bend County raises awareness of human trafficking

Fort Bend County Task Force for Prostitution Prevention Committee: Pictured Front Row L to R: Ann Werlein, Office of the County Judge; Jenetha Jones, Office of the County Judge; LoriAnn Belin, Commissioner Andy Meyers’ Office Precinct 3; Dr. Connie Almeida, Behavioral Health Services; Chad Bridges, District Attorney’s Office; Back Row L to R: Brad Slater, Juvenile Probation; Paul Stewart, County Attorney’s Office; Kyle Dobbs, Juvenile Probation; Mike Enax, Community Supervision and Corrections Department; Judge James Shoemake, 434th District Court.

The Fort Bend County Task her perspective as a 13-year just how to find them.”

The Fort Bend County Task Force for Prostitution Preven- old trafficking victim.

The County hoped to not Force for Prostitution Prevention hosted a Summit on the issue of Human Trafficking on only increase awareness tion was formed to address the among those in attendance but county’s response to legislaFriday, February 21.

The event was held to raise also gain the support of those tion requiring counties with a awareness of the presence of who come in contact with vic- certain population to establish human trafficking, especially tims yet remain unaware of prostitution courts and rehasex trafficking activity in the the underlying situation caus- bilitation programs.

To see highlights from the Fort Bend area as well as the ing their involvement with the broader community by shed- system in which the victims summit, view the video clip at http://www.myfoxhouston. ding light on the modern-day often find themselves.

Audience members were com/story/24791708/fortsubtleties surrounding the isinvited to share information bend-county-holds-summitsue.

With more than 250 attend- about their agency’s services to-shed-light-on-human-trafees, the event was one of the or programs addressing this ficking-problem?autoStart=t largest gatherings of legisla- issue, including a report from rue&topVideoCatNo=defaul tors, service providers, law en- Senator John Cornyn’s office t&clipId=9869354 and view forcement, health care provid- on pending legislation aimed the evaluation summary at ers, educators, social service to strengthen the laws sur- http://www.fortbendcountytx. workers and child advocates rounding human trafficking. gov/index.aspx?page=21.

For additional educational According to 434th District in the region.

Conference topics includ- Court Judge Jim Shoemake, opportunities on human trafed a legislative update from “the insidiousness of this ficking, stay tuned to the Fort State Representative Dr. John crime is fueled by social me- Bend County website for inZerwas, District 28; service dia and adult entertainment formation on the Crime Vicproviders Lindsey Speed of advertising of young people, tims Response Team conferTraffick911 and Emily Waters and the predators who know ence coming October 29-30. of Freedom Place who spoke on the coercive conditions often leading young men and Fort Bend ISD to host meeting for Non-Profit women to fall prey to traffickPrivate and Home-School Providers on April 17 ers; and the judicial challenges faced by prosecutors and the Fort Bend ISD’s Special Programs Department will hold a court system in an overview from Harris County Associate meeting to discuss non-profit private school participation in Judge Angela Ellis, who over- federally-funded educational services in FBISD. The meetsees a GIRLS court program ing will be held April 17, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the in the 315th Juvenile District FBISD Administration Building Board Room (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479). All non-profit private school or Court.

Additionally, the audience home-school providers that serve students residing in FBISD heard the compelling story are invited to attend. For more information, please call 281from author and human traf- 634-1354. ficking survivor, Holly Austin Smith, who told her story from The Missouri City Chapter of AARP will hold its monthly meeting, Monday, April 14 at the Missouri City Center Complex, 1552 Texas Parkway. Doors open at 11 a.m. A NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE light lunch buffet will precede a library “walk around” and oriTHE STATE OF TEXAS entation presented by members of the Missouri City library staff.

COUNTY OF FORT BEND Call 282 499 3345 for further information.

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH district court of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of February, 2014 by the clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL vs. CORY BOREN ET AL in Cause # 12-DCV-202370 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of April, 2014, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT l: GEO: 8700070020020907/ 8700070020020 .

LOT TWO (2), BLOCK TWO (2) OF TEAL RUN, SECTION SEVEN, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1500/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 18th day of February 2014, as the property of CORY BOREN, DANNY BOREN, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL, THE FROST NATIONAL BANK, NA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $7,332.48, 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 MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 23, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 14th day of February 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable Fort Bend County, Texas

By Sgt. John Morales Deputy

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 31st day of January, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11DCV-192637 in favor of the Plaintiff - Windfield Lakes Homeowners’ Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,180.37 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 11, 2014, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of April 2014, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants — Brandy Williams and Debra Williams had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, IN BLOCK 2, OF WINDFIELD LAKES, SECTION 8, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050243 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND ALSO KNOWN AS 2607 FEATHER GREEN TRIAL, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

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By virtue of an Order of Sale dated Jan 31, 2014, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against Nick R. Demeris and Helen M. Demeris, defendant, in Cause No. 13-DCV-208697, for the sum of FIVE-THOUSAND-ONE-HUNDRED– FIVE- DOLLARS AND 24/100’s ($5105.24), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 12TH day of FEB, 2014, at 10:00 am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 14, IN BLOCK 1 , OF COMMONWEALTH ESTATES SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1173/B AND 1174/A,BOTH OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, and on APRIL 1, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at NORTH ENTRANCE, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON ST RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 JACKSON ST NORTH ENTRANCE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: APRIL 1, 2014 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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