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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer Survivors Day Celebration 2016 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is joining nearly 15.5 million American cancer survivors celebrating the 30th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day® this year. Also being recognized are the many family members, friends and health care providers whose contributions to, and support of, cancer survivors help make the celebration possible. “Surviving cancer is more than just living. It’s an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” said Amy Sebastian-Deutsch, director of oncology services. “You will find our Cancer Survivor’s Day event filled with laughter, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith, love and music as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage.” “National Cancer Survivors Day is a great opportunity for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family to come together and affirm there can be quality of life after a diagnosis of cancer,” added Clive Shkedy, M.D., medical director of radiation oncology.

Anyone living with a personal history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life – is a cancer survivor, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation®. Additionally, the foundation says that more people are surviving cancer than ever before, thanks to advances in prevention, early detection, treatment and follow-up care. Cancer, however, does come with many challenges, such as hindered access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments, inadequate or no insurance, financial hardships, employment problems and psychological struggles. “Despite these difficulties, cancer survivors can live active, productive lives with the support of other survivors,” said Shkedy. Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land welcomes all local cancer survivors and one caregiver to join us as we honor cancer survivors. Entitled Survivors: Let’s Wipeout Cancer, the Cancer

Survivors Day Celebration and Resource Fair will have a tropical theme and be held Friday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. News anchor, Shern-Min Chow from KHOU 11 will emcee the event and this year’s keynote speaker is LaDonna Gatlin. Born into a “showbiz” family, Gatlin grew up performing with her brothers, the wellknown Gatlin Brothers. Her presentation, “Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh!” will combine humor with music. Audience will also be able to have a tropical photo taken, and gain new knowledge through our resource fair. Recognizing the importance of wellness, you will be invited to participate in physical activity prior to enjoying a healthy Hawaiian style lunch. Feel free to wear a floral shirt, grass skirt or colorful lei. Registration is required. Register online at events.houstonmethodist.org/ survivorluncheon-sl or call 281274-7500.

HCC, U.S. Government focus on Cybersecurity

A cyberattack that has infected computers in 150 countries continues to spread as experts try to determine who is responsible for the attack and how to stop it. The cyberattack started May 12 and has hit hundreds of thousands of computers in hospitals, government agencies, factories and other businesses. It is unclear how many computers in the United States have been infected. The attack began the day after a presidential directive to bolster cybersecurity was issued by the Trump Administration. The order signed by President Trump aims to prevent the hacking of government agencies and to enhance the protection of infrastructure, such as energy grids. The cyberattack and the presidential order came just weeks after Houston Community College (HCC) received a rare accolade for its cyber defense system. HCC was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year (CAE2Y) Education for

its cybersecurity program. HCC is the only community college along the Gulf Coast to receive the CAE2Y designation established by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado says the worldwide cyberattack and the presidential executive order demonstrates why the CAE2Y designation is so significant. “Our CAE2Y designation confirms the quality and value of HCC’s cyber security program,” Dr. Maldonado says. “Less than one per cent of all community colleges in the country have received this designation.” The cybersecurity program is part of the Digital and Information Technology Center of Excellence (COE) at HCC Southwest College. “CAE2Y means HCC meets the very highest federal standards for cybersecurity,” explains Dr. Doug Rowlett, the Dean of the COE. The presidential order is also

significant to HCC because it points to the sharply expanding need for cybersecurity professionals. As a CAE2Y institution, HCC is becoming highly regarded by employers seeking top notch cyber talent. Dr. Madeline Burillo, President of HCC Southwest College, predicts the number of jobs in the cybersecurity workforce will rise dramatically. “The number of open jobs will likely outpace the number of candidates qualified to fill them,” Burillo says. “By receiving the best education with the highest standards in this field, HCC graduates will be well-positioned to not only fill those jobs, but to rise through the ranks of cybersecurity professionals.” For more information on the HCC Digital and Information Technology Center of Excellence and the Cybersecurity Program, visit http://www.hccs. edu/centers/digital--information-technology/

By SESHADRI KUMAR The May 6 local election results were mostly uneventful as incumbents were returned to office as expected. However, elections in Sugar Land and Rosenberg defied the conventional wisdom, yielding surprise results. Let us take the only contested race in the city of Sugar Land. After the incumbent Dist. 4 Councilman Harish Jajoo decided not to seek reelection, three candidates were on the ballot, Sean Burnett, Carol McCutcheon and Qaisar Imam. Burnett has been on the city planning and zoning commission for several years and in this role, he has been as good as a city council member in making decisions. Further, Burnett was endorsed by Mayor Joe Zimmerman, former mayor Jimmy Thompson as well as the business community. Considering that the two challengers are newcomers and outsiders to city politics, one would have thought Burnett’s election was a foregone conclusion. That was not so and he finished third, leaving McCutcheon and Imam in the June 10 run-off. Burnett himself made strong efforts during the campaign to clear the perception that he was for big development and in favor of apartments. Some people may construe that last year’s controversy involving Tract 5 development in Telfair and the issue of semi-urban development, with a demand for amending the development code, was resolved

with the election of Zimmerman as mayor. Obviously, that conclusion is incorrect. The apartment issue is mainly a matter of concern for voters in District 4 and it does not have much impact on the rest of the city. Even in the mayoral race, Zimmerman won only in the runoff, where Jajoo’s support was by and large confined to his district. So the Telfair Tract 5 development played a part in the Dist. 4 election outcome now. Added to that mix was McCutcheon, who spearheaded a group of citizens against apartments in Telfair and she was offered an assurance by the then mayor and mayoral candidate that there would be no high-density apartments in Tract 5. Thus the city officials won over a section of people opposed to apartments. The same McCutcheon now placed her name on the ballot to oppose Burnett. Imam too made it a campaign platform to oppose apartments in Telfair and Jajoo endorsed him. Burnett got 576 votes. McCutcheon and Imam received 702 and 653 votes, respectively. Conventional wisdom is that the top vote getter should become the winner in the runoff. It all depends on whose supporters turn out for the runoff election and whether conventional wisdom will prevail is an open question. In Rosenberg, Bill Benton trounced the incumbent may-

or Cynthia McConathy. Both Benton and McConathy were council members for many years. Benton received 1023 votes, while McConathy got 470 votes. A third candidate, Edmund D. Samora got 313 votes. That Benton received an overwhelming number of votes against the incumbent mayor suggests that voters were clearly unhappy with the status quo or incumbency. That sentiment was also reflected in some of the propositions on the Rosenberg ballot. Proposition 1 was a measure to change the terms of the Mayor and City Council Members from the current two-year term to a three-year term. After the Mayor and City Council Members serve three (3) consecutive terms they may not run for a period of two years and eleven months from the date of the expiration of the third consecutive term. The proposition was defeated by three votes as 866 voted for and 869 voted against the proposition. Proposition 2, a measure to change the City of Rosenberg residency requirement from 6 months to 12 months for any candidate for Mayor or City Council Member, was overwhelmingly approved with 1,392 votes for and 334 against. Prop. 3, a measure to change the minimum age limit from 18 years of age to 21 years of age or older, on the first day of office, for a candidate for Mayor and City Council Member, See LOCAL, Page 3

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Drama Kids of North Fort Bend presents ACT UP! to Stop Bullying Chase Hodgeson, director of Drama Kids of North Fort Bend, announces an exciting new STOP BULLYING program to be offered at schools, community groups and churches in the local community. “We are excited to offer this program in the local community, and look forward to the opportunity to show parents and educators how Drama Kids can introduce children to a curriculum that will help them understand and combat bullying while also enhancing their academic experience through fun, positive and educational activities,” said Hodgeson. “This program provides yet another way for us to give back to our community.” Bullying is the most common form of violence in our society - between 15% and 30% of students are bullies or victims. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that younger students are more likely to be bullied than older students. Drama Kids, the national leader in developmental drama education, is now offering a series of fun and educational Act Up! to Stop Bullying workshops for 3rd through 5th graders to schools, churches and community organizations in order to educate students on the harmful effects of bullying. Act Up! to Stop Bullying uses group discussions and student participatory drama – related activities to teach chil-

dren about the various forms of bullying and the ways that students can properly respond to each type of bullying. “We believe that the more that bullying is discussed with children, and the more that awareness is raised, the less bullying will occur. This directly leads to higher grades, increased self-esteem and overall school performance” said Hodgeson. Drama Kids is proud to offer this program to community centers, libraries, schools and churches. Call or e-mail Drama Kids today to learn more about how Drama Kids can help students Act Up to Stop Bullying and make a “dramatic” difference in the lives of children. Since Hodgeson opened the Fort Bend franchise, children have been able to experience the positive impacts of drama in their lives. Drama Kids provides creative lessons with a built-in advancing scale of language development that enables students of various ages and abilities to progress at their own rate and comfort level. According to Hodgeson, the programs really emphasize activities that focus on confident public speaking skills, acting skills, creative movement and dialogue development. “Drama Kids maintains that drama is a fundamental part of education that teaches children to speak out clearly and relate confidently with peers,” said Hodgeson. For more information about

Drama Kids of North Fort Bend, contact Chase Hodgeson at 832-818-5554 or email at DKFortBend@gmail.com. Drama Kids International is the largest after-school drama program in the world, with more than 50,000 students currently at its 1,500 plus locations both in the United States and internationally. Its copyrighted curriculum features original, creative lessons with a built-in advancing scale of language development that enables students of different ages and abilities to progress at their own rate. Its curriculum differs significantly from traditional drama programs, with an emphasis on fun drama activities that are designed to allow all students to fully participate and develop acting and speaking skills regardless of age or prior experience level. Drama Kids offers age-appropriate classes for students’ ages 3 through 18 years old. Ongoing classes meet once each week for one hour at locations throughout the country. The program allows new enrollment throughout the year, space permitting. Drama Kids also offers Drama Kids Preschool Workshops, Drama Kids Summer Camp, and Drama Kids at School, an inschool program for elementary schools that brings its innovative curriculum directly into the schools as part of the school’s after-school program. For more information, visit www.dramakids.com.

Sugar Land prepares for 9th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony The city of Sugar Land will pay tribute to those who have shown bravery and honor while serving their country by hosting its 9th annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The event will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29 at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd. The ceremony will begin with a one-hour musical presentation. During that time, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with community organizations such as the Vet Center 711, the Sugar Land Rotary and the Indo American Forum. Activity stations including the Battleship Texas State Historic Site touch table will also be onsite. The official ceremony will commence at 11 a.m. and consist of a presentation of colors, words of remembrance by local dignitaries, a military flyover, a 21-

gun salute and special tributes from members of the community. Patriotic performances will also fill the stage with choral and musical selections. During the ceremony, the City will acknowledge the names of veterans engraved inside of the Remembrance Tower at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The tower features an obelisk recognizing all branches of the military and the names of Sugar Land residents who died while on active duty. The etched names serve as a lasting expression of gratitude from the city of Sugar Land and its community. A local Boy Scout troop will close the ceremony with a traditional flag observance at noon. In addition to the ceremony, a military vehicle exhibition will be provided as a photo opportunity for fami-

and Independence near Fondren. Type C signage would be at Buffalo Run Park and Community Park. Elmer said the feedback he got from council was to do variances about what he would call partial on the red carpet entrance into the driveway to city hall. He said with the necessary drainage installed the estimated cost would be about $550,000. As for the median improvements on Cartwright Road and Texas Parkway, it will continue being done. Elmer said, “Those improvements cover the most area so the city gets more bang for the buck. And there is immediate improvement on the Texas Parkway medians.” City Manager Anthony Snipes told council that the total amount for the monuments will cost $2.5 million and “is not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things. We want to

Cristhian Cardozo, a father of two, was murdered at the Stafford Walmart while trying to defend his family from attackers in 2014. A Fort Bend County jury sentenced the shooter, Jason Lara, to life in prison on May 5, after convicting him of the Murder of Cardozo. Cristhian Cardozo, age 35, was shot in the face and chest while protecting his family and fending off attackers in the Walmart parking lot. Cardozo’s wife, his 9 year old daughter, and his 14 year old son were only feet away when Cardozo was gunned down by Lara. The shooting happened just 15 days before Christmas and two days before Cardozo’s daughter’s birthday. The incident started inside the store around 7 p.m. while the Cardozo family was shopping and Cristhian Cardozo was waiting in his vehicle in the store parking lot. Two unknown men approached Cardozo’s wife and children inside the store. Cardozo’s 14 year old son became nervous when the men began staring at his mother, and an argument between the two men and the family ensued. The Cardozo family tried to distance themselves from the men by going to the self-checkout counter. Prior to leaving the store, the family called Cardozo, who was still waiting in the parking lot, to help escort them safely to their car. Three individuals, including the two men from inside the store, approached the family and attempted to attack Cardozo’s 14 year old son.

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lies. There will be a paper flag making station, a post card was approved with 1,286 craft station, a breakfast area votes in favor and 440 votes and much more. against. The ceremony is open to A proposition to increase the general public. All ac- the Mayor’s compensation tivities and entertainment is to $900 per month and the free. Food will be available City Council Member’s comfor purchase by a local onsite pensation to $700 per month vendor. Public parking will was soundly defeated. The be available at the University measure received 699 votes of Houston Sugar Land cam- in support and 1002 voted pus, 14000 University Blvd., against it. where complimentary shuttle There was a special election services will run from 9:30 on the extension of Avenue B to a.m. to 1 p.m. Limited handi- River Road. cap parking will be available A vote “Against the Resoat the park. lution” would allow the City For more information about Council to move forward with the event, contact the Sugar the project to extend Avenue B Land Parks and Recreation to River Road. Department at 281-275-2885, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/ memorialday or follow Sugar Land Parks and Recreation at facebook.com/SugarLand- To the Editor: I read with interest the conParks. cerns expressed by my Quail Valley neighbor Noel Pinnock in regards to a summons he received for his “Trash Can”. Allow me to provide some clarity on several issues raised make a statement based on and faced by our residents. your ideas.” First is to know that this ordiOne councilman suggested nance is to promote the goal of having more signage outside an uncluttered street view of Buffalo Run Park rather than our homes by our neighbors or in it but it was a moot point visitors to our neighborhood. when Elmer said the signage This goal not only addresses can be either way but “right the screening of trash bins but now we can’t fund the park equally important those situsignage.” ations where yard waste and After various ways to get other trash items are placed the best options for the dollar, on the curb with no regard for there was a motion made to how or when they are to be do all of the improvements on collected. the Texas Parkway and CartWhen the City entered into wright medians, the red carpet the citywide Solid Waste and treatment for city hall and in- Recycling agreement City stall Type A wayfinding sig- Staff and City Council recognage at Hwy. 6 and the First nized there was a need to adColony levee. dress several factors. Also, do sign upgrades To that end we implemented at Hwy. 6 and FM 1092 and a process of providing the resiwayfinding signage. No type dent a “Warning Notice” of a B or Type C signage was in- violation with a 7 day window cluded in the motion that was in which to correct the violaapproved. tion before a citation is issued. Total price for the imFurther, for those residents provements in the motion is who have a physical need the $2,250,000. solid waste provider offers a

Missouri City approves $2.25 million for beautification projects

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Seven years ago Missouri City council had their last update on beautification of the city, so at their April 17 special called meeting Assistant City Manager Scott Elmer gave them a new rundown on what all is planned. The preliminary probable construction costs prepared by TBG Partners came to a total of $3,050,000 and includes corridor improvements on Cartwright Road, Texas Parkway and a red carpet entry to city hall. Those improvements total $1,750,000. Proposed signage, monuments, upgrades and wayfinding on the city’s major thoroughfares came to $1,300,000. Type A signage is scheduled for Dulles at Lexington, Cartwright at Dewalt Road and Hwy. 6 to the levee. Type B signage would go on Independence at FM 1092

Life sentence for cold-blooded murder

Jason Lara Cardozo’s life was taken as he tried to draw away the attackers from his family. According to witnesses, a fist fight began and Cardozo was knocked to the ground. In an extreme act of cowardice, Lara pointed a revolver at Cardozo while he was lying on the ground and fired four shots. One bullet struck a Walmart glass window and three bullets struck Cardozo’s body. Stafford Detectives P. Ousley and L. Garcia discovered that several witnesses saw the murder take place and one witness observed the license plate number on the fleeing suspect vehicle. During the course of the investigation, Stafford police were able to speak with witnesses, obtain Walmart surveillance videos, and review evidence collected from the scene which helped identify the shooter as 18 year old Jason Lara. The other two men involved in the fight with Cardozo’s family told police that Lara admitted shooting the victim. One of the men stated that Lara even told him that the bullet “was really meant for the kid”. During the punishment portion of the trial, Prosecutor A vote “For the resolution” would deny any and all funding for the project. (For means against and against means for) In December, the City was presented with a petition opposing the extension of Avenue B to River Road and denying any and all funding for the project. The City Council referred the initiative to the voters. This project would provide a second access point to the residents that live in the area, and to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. As 973 voted “for” and 697 “against”, the extension will not be done. In the Fort Bend ISD elections, all the incumbent trustees were re-elected as expected.

Lesleigh Morton called gang experts to explain to the jury that Lara was a member of the violent criminal street gang “Southwest Cholos”. Although Lara is affiliated with the “Southwest Cholos”, the murder did not appear related to any gang business. The Jury found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to life in prison for the cold blooded murder of Cardozo. Trial prosecutors Chris DeLozier and Morton argued that the cold-blooded murder of Cardozo in front of his family was deserving of a life sentence. The prosecution reminded the jury that Lara had shown no mercy to the victim and that anything the jury gave the defendant would be more merciful than what he did to Cardozo. DeLozier stated that the family had lost just about everything they had…their loved one, their security, and even the house they lived in. DeLozier reminded the jury that the family still does not know how anyone could murder their loved one for no reason, and he suggested that the family will rest a little easier knowing that the shooter would be paying for what he did. “The jury sent a clear message to this criminal defendant and to any criminal that murders innocent people…You will pay a heavy price for the life you take,” said DeLozier. Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 – 99 years or life in prison and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000. Attorney Frumencio Reyes represented the defendant. Judge Chad Bridges presided over the case. While two of them, Jason Burdine and K.P. George won with a comfortable majority of 62 percent and 64 percent, respectively, Kristin Tassin faced a formidable challenge in Shirley Rose-Gilliam. Tassin received 2,654 votes (49.35 percent) and Rose-Gilliam got 2,227 votes (41.41 percent). Rodrigo Carreon, a perennial candidate was the spoil sport as he weaned away 497 votes (9.24 percent.) Also, 674 voters who participated in the election did not cast their vote to anyone in this particular race. There were undervotes of about 800 in the two other races as well.

Response: Where to hide the trash can? no cost valet service where they will move the bin and place it at curbside for collection and return it after collection. To date there are 104 such arrangements within Missouri City. To accommodate those situations where the resident had screened their trash bin behind a wall, bush, foliage, lattice or fencing and now with the larger blue color bin it does not provide full screening, we have given our Code Officers the discretion to consider, where they deem the resident has made a good faith effort to screen, that it not be a screening violation. Also, in those instances where a resident does not require or cannot accommodate the large 90 gal. bin, they can contact the provider for an exchange to a smaller 60 gal. bin. This exchange would be made during the first quarter of each calendar year. The statement that Quail Valley is a “no fence” neighborhood I believe applies to those homes that back up to the Golf Course where only a “no fence” or a “wrought iron fence” is acceptable. This restriction is not a

City Ordinance issue rather an HOA Property Deed Restriction. Also, the city screening ordinance does not apply to those situations where a trash bin stored in a back yard, even on the golf course, can be seen. Equally important is the fact that the Quail Valley HOA has as a Deed Restriction a trash screening requirement. Even though we (City) work with HOA’s to coordinate and cooperate on adherence to similar rules, any modification we might make to our City Ordinance should still prompt the resident to consider their Property Deed Restrictions for compliance. Finally, I welcome Noel’s request that we look at this Ordinance to determine if we are realistic and logical in its content and administration. Accordingly, I am in the process of examining the ordinance for that purpose and ask any resident with a comment or suggestion to email it to me for consideration. Floyd Emery Mayor Pro Tem, Missouri City Council member District D Femery@missouricitytx.gov


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WHEN MY DADDY WENT TO WAR...

August to September, October 1943—I By CAROLYN BOWDEN AUGUST 1943: “Remember I told you about the charcoal burning stove on cars for gas generator (like butane). Well they do not have any around here. In fact there are just a very few cars. In Africa the Arabs eat cactus bush. Where we are now, we are able to buy things to eat, such as, onions, tomatoes, peppers, melons, chicken, grapes and wine. (The wine has a latent effect.) “The City of Rabat (capital of Kingdom of Morocco) is a very beautiful city with extra wide streets and huge palm trees and lots of shrubs and snow white buildings of what we call 20th Century style. (Language: French-EnglishArabic.) “Honey, I have been trying to think of some of the things you will need this winter. Suppose you be sure to get yourself some slippers to wear on your feet and some nice warm sleeping clothes. I also think you are due for a new coat and a real nice pair of gloves and purse to match.” (Daddy was in the midst of fighting and could be injured or killed any day, yet in all his correspondence with Mama he was always thinking of her needs and the needs of his babies.)

“The people in Sicily are Bowden very friendly and glad to see the Americans. The country is very mountainous and lots of small farms. The women dress very modern and seem to be very nice looking. Maybe we have been away from America too long. The capital is a large city and clean. When you buy something they do not over charge you. I am thinking the soldiers like it very much. “I see by a June newspaper where you lovely American girls are going to wear less and less and expose more and more. Hope the style doesn’t change too soon when we get back. Our Battalion (about 4 companies of 400 men) C.O. was talking to a German Sgt. who spoke good English. He said he lived in Kansas City FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

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for ten years and went to visit his people and they kept him in the Army. Said he wanted to go back to his home in America. The Germans taken prisoner are not arrogant anymore and seem very friendly and not hostile. “I sure am glad I have one (girl) waiting for me and will not have to go through the process of looking for a real nice girl when I get back. “I received your package yesterday. I was completely out of paper and I burned all four of my candles reading the Readers Digest last night. The soap and Kleenex sure does look out of place over here. The lotion was just like you. I used it right away and surely was nice to feel it on my face. Was the first since we were in Oudja.” (Arabic City in Eastern Morocco) “I surely was hungry for the newspaper and enjoyed it also. This letter is being written in the field in my pup tent at the base of a huge mountain, where we are bivouacked at the present. “We spent two days and nights on the beach of the Mediterranean Sea. “Bob Hope will be here Tuesday night.” (He would entertain the soldiers by putting on a show with a band and lots of pretty girls.) (Bob Hope’s awards—the Guinness Book of Records cited him as the most honored and publicity praised entertainer in the world with more than 2,000 awards. Google for more details) I dreamed of you last night. You sure are a nice girl to dream about. During our stay at the beach I took swimming instructions. I know the side stroke and understand the leg movements. All I need now is practice. I can now swim 100 yards in a fairly calm sea. “Just now I thought I was seeing a mirage when I looked

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out and saw two sailors on dry land in the middle of our company area. They are brothers of one of my machine gunners and they seem to be quite happy to see one another. “I have seen lots of Italian prisoners and they are a sad looking sight, but I believe they are glad to be out of the war and say so. I do not think their men are as strong and well trained as ours and not as well equipped. In other words our men are better soldiers in every way. Have seen prison camps that appear to be a mile away. They get the same food

as our men do.” (I remember a story Daddy told us about meeting a German prisoner in a prison camp while he was doing an inspection. The man had been a watchmaker before the war. He had saved the containers his food came in and created a clock that worked! AMAZING! Daddy said he found that the Germans he encountered were very smart. A year later he went back to this same prison camp and found it totally transformed. The German prisoners had taken a muddy camp with no amenities and

using any small thing they could get had it looking very good. There were even some flowers.) “Surely is a discouraging sight to see ghost towns with houses blasted apart with part of the furniture still standing on half of the upper floor just as it was used. Have seen towns with no inhabitants. In fact, I thank God that my little family is safe in America. “You were thoughtful to send me the mentholatum for my lips as the sun and wind really did take its toll, chapping them till they bleed. I gradually toughened mine until now I don’t need to use anything on them. “We are now used to sleeping just anywhere and seem to rest. At least we keep on going. I often wonder how it would feel to sleep on an inner spring mattress. It has been five months since I slept on any kind of civilian bed.” (To be continued) NEXT COLUMN: “August to September, October 1943” PART TWO.

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Fight against vouchers is not over yet

By KRISTIN TASSIN Thank you Speaker Joe Straus, representatives in the House and Senators Kel Seliger and Robert Nichols for standing for what’s best for all children and against school vouchers. There are more Texans than you know who support your courageous stand: from “educrats” to homeschoolers; private schoolers to charter schoolers; both Democrats and Republicans. We are watching and we know who stood up for kids and who shouted them down. We know who voted their conscience and who tried to hide behind the system. We know who claimed to be “in charge” and who really took charge and did what’s best for all kids. While we owe many in Austin our sincere thanks for standing firm thus far, the fight is not over yet. If you think vouchers were dead after the House voted not to fund them in the budget, think again. Our senators and representatives are currently in conference committee to negotiate a reconciliation between the House and Senate budgets. Vouchers continue to loom in the background as the proverbial line in the sand drawn by Lt. Governor Patrick months ago. Expect a final push for vouchers and expect it to be framed as being for the “poor, little special education” kids. That’s what happened when Senator Larry Taylor added vouchers to the school finance substitute bill CSHB21. Sen. Taylor’s amendment will allow vouchers for students who receive special education services in school districts with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) indicator “Needs Assistance” for special education. Please don’t be fooled. Vouchers are no better for children with disabilities than they are for any other child, and as with other TEA indicators, “Needs Assistance” is

Tassin not a good measure of any student’s educational needs. As with other state mandated indicators, this TEA determination is based largely on a District’s Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS), which includes ratings based on an unmodified STAAR test. A general standardized test given to children with individualized education plans is not an accurate measure of what a child with a disability knows. If used at all, this indicator should be a basis for improving public schools, not as a reason to segregate children with disabilities from their neighborhood peers through vouchers. More importantly, most of the children the state claims to want to help will not even qualify for or be able to use a voucher. In addition, vouchers do not save the state money. Lt. Governor Patrick’s voucher “savings” calculations don’t add up, especially when the state is not paying the entire education bill to begin with. Vouchers will only put a heavier financial burden on public schools and on taxpayers who have to foot the majority of the bill (currently over 60% statewide) through local property taxes. Fixed costs remain even if students leave the public school with a voucher. More children are rejected

under Senate Bill 3 (SB3) than are helped and private schools may reject anyone. Kids who struggle academically. Kids who have language barriers. Kids with disabilities. Kids who don’t have transportation. Kids who don’t have the money to make up the cost of tuition. All of these children will likely be rejected. In addition, SB 3 is funded with public dollars but requires no accountability or regulation for the school of “choice.” This begs the question: If unregulated, publicly funded vouchers are truly good for kids, then why don’t our legislators simply allow the same flexibility for public schools? Many of us who serve Texas students everyday have begged lawmakers to work with us to find real solutions for all kids, replicate model programs in the state that are improving struggling schools, and ensure compliance and accountability for all schools so kids can stay in their communities. But, it seems, for some at least, this session has been more about ideology than what will really help all kids. As we enter the final weeks of the session, don’t let legislators hide behind procedures and closed door meetings. Let them know you’re watching. Let them hear your voice. Let them know we elected them to improve public education, not turn their backs on it and the millions of children who will be educated there, without a voucher or any other place to go. (Kristin Tassin serves as President of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees and is a mother of three daughters, one who has a disability. She is managing partner of a law firm practicing intellectual property and special education law, and she is co-founder and director of a charitable organization that supports children with disabilities and their families.)

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NEWS County Budget Office receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene presents Open House Sweepstakes Cash Prize

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene (“Gary Greene”) recently announced that Paul Anderson is the first winner of its Open House Sweepstakes Weekend giveaway. When Mr. Anderson stepped inside a Sugar Land open house hosted by Gary Greene, he probably never dreamed he would walk away with a $1,000 cash prize. However that’s precisely what happened when his name was drawn from thousands of entries collected at hundreds of Gary Greene open house events during the first weekend in May as part of its Open House Sweepstakes Weekends. Commissioner Vincent Morales, left, Precinct 1; Pamela Gubbels, Fort Bend County DirecMr. Anderson registered for tor of Finance and Investments; County Judge Robert Hebert; Commissioner Andy Meyers, the sweepstakes while visiting Precinct 3; Commissioner James Patterson, Precinct 4. an open house in New TerriOn May 2, Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert recognized the County’s Director of Fi- tory hosted by agent Tammy nance and Investments, Pamela Gubbels, for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Truesdale of Gary Greene’s Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the 16th consecutive year the Fort Bend/Sugar Land sales Fort Bend County Budget Office has received this award. To receive this distinguished award, organizations must meet nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines include rating ‘proficient’ in assessing how well the budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. Hebert said, “Our budget office has to earn this award each year. Like a gunfighter, they are only as good as their last budget. Sixteen consecutive awards is very impressive.”

office. Additional $1,000 cash prizes will be awarded in June, July and August as the Gary Greene Open House Sweepstakes Weekends continues throughout the summer. Homebuyers can register for a chance to win in the sweepstakes by visiting any of the hundreds of Gary Greene open house events throughout the Houston area the first weekends of June,

July and August (except July when entries will be accepted July 8-9). Open house times vary. For sweepstakes rules go to www.garygreene.com/ content/sweepstakes-rules. Above, Paul Anderson, the first winner of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene’s Open House Sweepstakes Weekend giveaway (left) with Gary Greene Managing Partner Mark Woodroof.

Fort Bend Symphony presents “Carmina Burana” Sunday, May 21, at Stafford Centre

The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 25th season this year with blockbuster performances and stellar guest artists. This is also the inaugural year for the FBSO Chorus. The season finale promises to be a spectacular culmination of FBSO’s anniversary season, blending orchestral and choral voices in Carl Orff’s 1937 masterpiece, Carmina Burana. One of the classical mu-

sic lover’s favorite concert pieces, Carmina Burana is described as “having something for everybody.” Powerful choirs join FBSO in this season finale full of Texas classical music talent: the incomparable, internationally-renowned Fort Bend Boys Choir, now in its 35th year, led by William R. Adams, Founder & Artistic Director; the Austin High School Choir, directed by Adrian O. Rodriguez; and

the FBSO Chorus, guided by Gregory McDaniel, Director and Adrian O. Rodriguez, Associate Director. Tickets begin at $15 for adults. Children 12 and under are $5 each, and teens are $10 per ticket. Discounts are available for college students, seniors 55 and over, military personnel, and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at www.fbso.org or by calling 281.276.9642.

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AUTOMOBILE: Mazda MX 5 Miata

By BARBARA FULENWIDER One of the most fun cars you’ll ever drive is the Mazda roadster. The MX-5 Miata is CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 20, 2016 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV-227939 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $ 8,411.89++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on APRIL 3RD , 2017 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of JUNE, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) LORRAINE ALEXANDER had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT EIGHT-SEVEN (87), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION FOUR (4), ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Southern Colony Section 2A, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Mission Estates, Section 20 for the revision of time intervals on the “No Parking, Stopping or Standing” signs, changing them to 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Crockett Cove Lane and Seguin Cove Lane, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Del Webb-Richmond and Veranda Subdivision to add “No Thru Trucks” signs, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Tamarron, Section 22, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Veranda, Section 4 and Section 7, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

timeless and this year the twoseater convertible sports car passed the one millionth world wide production mark. The 2017 MX-5 continues to be the torchbearer for those who enjoy the journey as much as the destination. In 2016 the MX-5 Miata became the first vehicle to ever win both the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year awards in the same year. What’s new for 2017 MX-5 Club is blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The introduction of MX-5 RF Retractable Fastback features a power folding hardtop that can open or close in just 13 seconds and operate at speeds up to six miles per hour. The front and middle panels of the roof are sound absorbing and the black panels are made from soy. Mazda says there was “minimal changes to truck and storage space.” The three MX-5 trim levels -- the Sport, Grand Touring and Club – provide three distinct flavors made to suit different customer’s dreams. The MX-5 Sport rides on 16inch wheels and comes with PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 for Fulbrook Section 3-D Partial Replat No. 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

black cloth seats, bright-finish 16-inch wheels, one USB port in addition to standard Bluetooth phone pairing and audio streaming, six-speaker audio system, leather-wrapped shifter and handbrake, cruise control and power mirrors and windows and LED headlights and tail lights. MX-5 Club adds red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shifter, a limited-slip differential and shock tower brace in models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, a front aerodynamic body extension and spoiler and a Bilstein suspension. Shared with MX-5 Grand Touring models, the MX-5 Club runs on 17-inch wheels, comes with a nine-speaker BOSE premium audio system. The MAZDA infotainment system makes phone, SiriusXM satellite radio, audio and infotainment controls accessible through a seven-inch commander control knob and touchscreen interface. Both MX-5 Club and Grand Touring also feature LED running lamps. MX-5 Grand Touring substitutes cloth seating for leather in addition picks up three-stage heated seats, automatic climate control, automatic headlights, high beam control with adaptive frontlighting system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, navigation, rain-sensing windshield wipers, additional sound absorption material in its cloth headliner and advanced keyless entry. Keyless entry is standard on all automatic-transmission-equipped models and is PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 for Horseshoe Estates Amending Plat, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact John Legere with Clay Leyendecker & Assoc, at clsurveydrafting@gmail.com for information prior to the hearing.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact A.J. Schulle with Kelly Kaluzas at ajschulle@kellykaluza.com for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT AVISO PÚBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the City of Sugar Land Runoff election to be held on June 10, 2017, will be tested on May 23, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. at the Fort Bend County Elections Department, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures. Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automáticamente que se usará en las elecciones de la ciudad de Sugar Land escurrimiento que se celebrara en el 10 junio de 2017, se probaran en 23 de mayo de 2017, a las 9:00 en el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, Texas para determinar si el equipo contara con exactitud los votos para todos los puestos oficiales y sobre todos los proyectos de ley. /s/ John Oldham Fort Bend County Elections Administrator Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Writ Of Execution issued by the clerk of the 329TH District Court of WHARTON County, Texas on APRIL 3, 2017 in cause numbered CV-48770 styled BROTHERS VACUUM AND TRUCKING SERVICE, LLC.. vs. FIRST SOLID ENERGY GROUP, LP., in which a judgment was rendered on FEB 15, 2017 in favor of BROTHERS VACUUM AND TRUCKING SERVICE,LLC. for the sum of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars and Sixty Cents ($13927.60); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on MAY 09, 2017 and will on June 6, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of FIRST SOLID ENERGY GROUP,L.P. to and in the following described Real Property All the interest conveyed in that certain Assignment, Conveyance and Bill of Sale by and between Thomas K. Erwin,LLC,et al as Assignor and First Solid Energy Group, LP as Assignee,dated September 30, 2014,and effective October 1,2014 and more specifically described as 72.08 acres of land more or less ,out of the Hicks Shropshire Survey,Abstract No 313, Isbell Lease and consisting of seven(7)tracts of land: Tract 1:11.086 acres of land, more or less; tract 2:30.829 acres of land, more or less;Tract3:17.407 acres of land, more or less(Tracts 1-3 being that same land described in that Special Warranty Deed dated June 5, 2007 from Seaton Hill College to LAH Houston I,LLC,recorded as Instrument No.2007074671 in the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas);Tract 4:1.176 acres of land, more or less; Tract 5:6.500 acres of land, more or less; Tract 6:3.321 acres of land, more or less; Tract 7:2.489 acres of land more or less(Tracts 4-7 being that same land as described in that Deed to the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority, recorded as Instrument No. 2003083944 in the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas),which interest specifically includes: i) that certain wellbore known as the Isbell Well#1RRC Permit #787052-99,API#157-33116,and ii) Isbell Well #2, RCC Permit #796493-99 API#157-00679 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of BROTHERS VACUUM AND TRUCKING SERVICE,LLC.. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON ,RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 6, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

a $130 option on Sport and Club models equipped with a manual transmission. The fourth-generation MX-5 returns for its second model year weighing 150 pounds less and being 25-percent more efficient than its predecessor. It’s also quicker and more refined. All North American MX-5 models have a quick-revving, 2.0-liter engine that produces

155 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and is paired with a six-speed manual that comes standard with paddle shifters. Miatas with manual transmissions make up 60 percent of MX-5 sales. The approximately 2,300 -pound roadster embodies Mazda’s philosophy of horse and rider as one and driving it feels like you are one with this fine roadster.

The first time I ever drove a Mazda Miata tester I was sold. It was such a fun vehicle and continues to be. It’s a beauty to look at thanks to its exquisite design and it has so much finesse. It handles beautifully, rides well and won’t break the bank. The MX-5 Sport starts at $24,915, the Club at $28,800 and the MX-5 RF with hard top at $33,825.

AUTOMOBILE: KIA Soul

The Kia Soul Exclaim not only continues to have distinguishing looks, lots of interior room, a good ride and for 2017 got a turbo under the hood. The 1.6-liter turbo engine adds 40 horsepower yet has fuel economy of 28 miles-per-gallon, city and highway combined. Performance in the turbocharged Exclaim is further enhanced by a new 7-speed dual clutch transmission, which contributes to more engaging driving experience. The Soul also comes with a premium audio system with eight speakers.

Coffee with a Cop

from 9 a.m -10:30 a.m. •Texas State Technical College (26706 Southwest Freeway Rosenberg, TX. 77471) Help build relationships one cup at a time!

The Rosenberg Police Department would like to invite all citizens and business owners who reside/work in the city, to come out to Coffee with a COP. The purpose of coffee with

a COP is for community members to come together to discuss issues of concern that affect the community. Come out and meet the officers that serve your community. •Wednesday, May 24, 2017

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on 4TH day of APRIL 2016 by the County Court at Law 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 16-CCV057876 in favor of the plaintiff- QUAIL GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 3,231.33++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on APRIL 12TH, 201 7 and will offer for sale on the 6 day of JUNE, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)-DEBORAH MILLER a/k/a DEBORAH T. MILLER had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT Twenty (20), BLOCK Seven (7), QUAIL GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT THEREOF IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 16 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8334 BLOSSOM BELL LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on APRIL 17, 2015 by the 240111 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 13DCV-210777 in favor of the plaintiffLAKESHORE HARBOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 8,076.51 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on MARCH 10, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 6111 day of JUNE, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON AND JACKIE GREENWOOD had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 3 OF AMENDING PLAT OF REPLAT LAKE SHORE HARBOUR, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2573/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on October 22, 2015 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 14DCV-217994 in favor of the plaintiffMISSION BEND NO.5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 4,307.11 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on MAY 3RD, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of June 6, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - NICHOLAS J. ZAVALA had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT TWENTY-ONE (21), IN BLOCK TWENTY-NINE (29), OF MISSION BEND SECTION EIGHT (8), A SUBDIVISION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 275, PAGE 110, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 13 OF MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (SAID LOT LYING WHOLLY WITHIN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS) AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7367 ADDICKS CLODINE ROAD, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

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

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

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 14, 2016 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 14-DCV -215477 in favor of the plaintiff- SAN MIGUEL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 3,794.95++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on MAY 3RD, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of June, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- RASOUL AGHAJANI had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: A PORTION OF LOT TWELVE (12), AND THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK TWENTY SIX (26), (TRACT 15) IN MISSION BEND SAN MIGUEL,SECTION SIX (6) , AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 11 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 26, 2016 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-232192 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 4,306.13++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on APRIL 28TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of June, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -IRMA ROMAN AND JUAN BERDEJO had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FORTY- FIVE (45) IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21,PAGE 29 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on JUNE 21,2016 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 15-DCV -221734 in favor of the plaintiff- QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $ 4,835.78++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on APRIL 21ST 2017 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of JUNE, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)-HENRYS EDGETON had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: NORTHERLY PORTION LOT TEN (10), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION ONE (1 ), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 14 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, I ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable


SPOTLIGHT Local youth help County jail “in compliance” community art take root with state standards in Harvest Green

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The Fort Bend County Detention Facility has received the rating of “In Compliance,” following its annual inspection. Phillip Bozquez, front row, right, represented the Jail Commission and conducted the inspection. Some of the highlights for the jail were top marks for a transition to Electronic Paperless Round Sheets (hourly checks for inmate safety) and the programs addressing mental health wellness available for inmates. Participating in the review were, front row, from left, Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales, Jr., Sheriff Troy Nehls, and Bozquez. Second row includes, Detention Major Thomas Goodfellow Jason Zwahr, the Fort Bend County Facilities Maintenance Manager; and Detention Capt. Jule Brownfield.

Terry High teacher honored Youth with Travis High School and Youth in Philanthropy Lamar CISD’s Terry High joined Harvest Green residents Saturday to paint a mural on a School English teacher Mary shed at the Village Farm. The farm-themed mural was designed Catherine Watson co-sponsor by Mark Deleon, artist-in-residence at KCAM Contemporary of the Terry High School’s No Place for Hate Club, was honArt Museum Fort Bend. Richmond’s Harvest Green is and continues to grow with more ored May 3 at the group’s anblooming with color — the kind than 250 homesites being released nual Kase Award Luncheon. that won’t fade as seasons change. this spring and summer. Eleven In addition to a commemoraCollaborating with the KCAM builders offer homes priced from tive plaque, Watson receives Contemporary Art Museum Fort the $240,000s in Harvest Green. a $500 stipend and ADL will Bend, Travis High School and Learn more at www.harvestgreen- provide a World of Difference Institute Workshop at Terry Youth in Philanthropy, Harvest texas.com. High School. Green transformed a shed at the on-site Village Farm into a work of art this May. KCAM artist-in-residence Mark Deleon spent Friday, May 5, drawing out a farm-themed design along one side, which can be seen from Harlem Road. Harvest Green residents, students from Travis High School — lo- The Fort Bend Christian cated in Harvest Green — and Academy Varsity and JV the George Foundation’s Youth in Cheer Squads for the 2017Philanthropy program gathered in 2018 school year have been Harvest Green Saturday, May 6, announced. See pictures from to paint the mural. In all, about 25 Sash Day. Junior Varsity:Top kids participated. L-R: Naviah Dixon, Emma “Mark essentially created a Temple, Kirby Harpster, Lily paint-by-numbers drawing that Mancuso, captain; Bottom was easy for students to follow,” L-R: Kristen Pierson, Mandy said Ana Villaronga, director of Kamp, Shea Slovak the Contemporary Art Museum Fort Bend. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents and these young people to create a highly visible, lasting piece of art in which they can take pride.” Deleon will paint the roof, and a second mural will be painted on the shed at a later date. “Harvest Green is all about family, fun and locally sourced food — why shouldn’t our community art also be locally sourced?” said Shay Shafie, general manager of Harvest Green. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Fort Bend’s only art museum and to showcase the talents of these fine young artists.” Shafie said the development team is planning further collaborative projects with the museum. “Just as we have edible landscape growing in various pockets of the community, we are also looking at how we can spread Varsity Cheer Squuad: Top L-R: Kiley Blanchard, Hannah Potter, Paige Estes, Jalynn Gerard, artwork throughout,” he said. Maddie Roberts, Annie Matthews Bottom L-R: Georgia Scott, Alysa Aldredge, Sydney Hendershot, Harvest Green has experienced Peyton Kotch, Maci Winters, Cory Bruns, Manoella Giovanaz, Giselle Warren, Skylar Shaw robust sales since opening in 2015

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