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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

Piece of history restored to the Marshall High School track team prison turned science museum wins state title, three in four years

Nick Poole, left, Casey Poole and Kristy Poole, family members of Terry Fisher, stand by the old building marker plaque at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on University Boulevard in Telfair, Sugar Land on Monday. A retired guard and warehouse manager, Fisher had preserved the plaque from the 80-year-old building, as he thought the building would be demolished. When the building was transformed from old prison to modern museum, a large square of rough,unfinished concrete near the original double door visitors’ entrance was visible. The missing sign or building marker, however, was not found. The space was subsequently painted dark red to blend with the surrounding brick, and remained empty. Last summer, during a museum visit with his family, Terry Fisher, happened to meet Museum Director, Adrienne Barker. Fisher mentioned the marker had fallen oﬀ the wall, during his watch. With the warehouse closing and the area headed to re-development, Fisher had taken the marker for safekeeping when he retired, believing it would be otherwise destroyed. Fisher immediately oﬀered to return it to its original home, if it was wanted. Barker travelled to North Texas in early September, to meet Fisher and his wife, Kathy, and to pick it up. Fisher died earlier this year, before the marker was back in place. (More on Page 3)— SESHADRI KUMAR.

Local leaders plan for 2018 Heart of Fort Bend

The Marshall High School track team The Marshall High School track team earned its third state title at the 2018 UIL State Track and Field Championship. This is the third state win for the team in four years. In the 5A competition, Marshall scored a total of 68 points, putting them 12 points ahead of the second-place winner, Mansﬁeld’s Legacy High School. Team members also earned

individual awards including: 2nd Place in the 4x100 relay 2nd Place in the 4x200 relay 1st Place in the 4x400 relay – Devon Achane, Dominic Houston-Shepard, Korey King and Henry Thomas 3rd Place in the 110 hurdles – Dominic Houston-Shepard 2nd Place in the 300 hurdles – Dominic Houston-Shepard 5th Place in the 100 – Bryson

Stubblefield The Lady Buffalo track team earned sixth place in state competition, with a total of 21 points. Several members of the Lady Buffalo track team also earned individual honors. 3rd Place in the 4x100 relay 4th Place in the 4x400 relay 6th Place in the 200 – Angel Johnson

Meet Piper, Missouri City’s Adoptable Pet of the Week Piper is a 2-year-old, tan and white Pitbull Mix and is just as sweet as she is sassy. Energetic, with a smile that lights up the room, she symbolizes why so many people consider dogs their “best friend”. Piper is spayed, has tested negative for heartworms and is available to be adopted by a loving family. To visit Piper at the #MCTX Animal Shelter, or to inquire about adopting her, call 281.403.8707. The shelter is located behind the City Hall complex at 1923 Scanlin Rd.

SLPD Chief Doug Brinkley named Assistant City Manager

Back Row: Nell Ciancarelli, Perri D’ Armond, Jennifer Jameson, Cindy Reaves, Betty Baitland, David Timmermeyer, Ann Smith and Gary Pearson. Front Row: Holly Kaminga and Beth Wolf Community leaders from Bend County. ley, Farrah Gandhi, Lucas Chavez The kick-off was held at Mos- and Cindy Reaves. This will be the around the County held a Committee Kick-off May 1st to be- set New American Grill in Sugar first year the gala has been held on gin planning for the 6th Annual Land. The Heart of Fort Bend a weekend, and the committee is Heart of Fort Bend benefiting Ac- committee, led by Co-Chairs hopeful that this might help boost cessHealth. The gala will be held Beth Wolf, Holly Kaminga and attendance. Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6 p.m. to Brenda Patton, includes Nell “This event has grown year af10:30 p.m. at the Safari Texas Ciancarelli, Perri D’Armond, ter year, and we are hopeful that Jennifer Jameson, Betty Baitland, with the move to a Saturday night, Ranch in Richmond. Funds raised will provide high David Timmermeyer, Ann Smith, that momentum will continue to quality, comprehensive health Gary Pearson, Ali McDonald, build,” said Beth Wolf. care for low-income, uninsured Kaye Garrett, Marybeth Porter, “With the projected populaand underinsured families in Fort Beth Johnson, Mary Gayle Brind- tion growth in our county, access to quality, affordable healthcare Moving Up or Scaling will continue to be paramount. We Down? hope everyone will join us on OcWe Have Buyers tober 13 to have a good time while Realtor Fees are negotiable raising funds to provide healthcare Call me today for a quote for our community’s low-income Residential-Acreageand uninsured families and individuals.” Commercial The committee has already genWayne Russell erated some new ideas including a Broker Associate revenue enhancing pre-event to be Re/Max Southwest hosted by Sterling McCall Lexus. 14905 Southwest Freeway This will allow more of the Email: wayne@swfreeway.com funds raised on October 13 to go Off: 281-207-5054 directly towards helping to proCell: 281-814-6397 vide healthcare for children and Fax: 281-242-6754 adults without resources. Licensed since 1968; For more about Heart of Fort Member of the Houston Bend sponsorship opportunities or Association of Realtors; AccessHealth services, contact Access to MLS; Disregard if your Cindy Reaves at (281) 633-3169 home is currently in the market. Southwest or creaves@myaccesshealth.org.

Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard last week announced the promotion of Police Chief Doug Brinkley to the position of assistant city manager, effective June 6. “Chief Brinkley’s promotion reflects the city’s record of consistently developing and internally promoting employees who are ready to take on critically important leadership roles,” Bogard said. Brinkley now oversees the police and fire departments, areas currently assigned to First Assistant City Manager Steve Griffith who plans to retire in January 2019. Brinkley will work closely with Griffith prior to his departure to ensure a smooth transition of leadership in both departments. Internal candidates are being considered for the position of police chief; an extensive assessment and selection process is ongoing that’s expected to result in a final decision in June. Internal candidates are also being evaluated to replace Fire Chief Juan “J.J.” Adame who also plans to retire in January 2019. The decision on the next fire chief is expected in November after candidates are provided an opportunity to lead the department on an interim basis. Brinkley was promoted to police chief in 2009 after serving as an assistant chief since 2005. Under his leadership, the city

Brinkley achieved the lowest crime rate on record. He achieved this through the creation of a strong police presence, enhanced community partnerships, expansion of public education, a commitment to expanded implementation of technology such as cameras, rigorous training and leadership development. In Sugar Land’s most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey, police, ﬁre and ambulance service received the highest level of satisfaction from residents at 94 percent. Prior to joining SLPD in 2005, Brinkley spent 15 years in law enforcement in Michigan, where he worked for the Detroit Police Department and the Grand Rapids Police Department. Brinkley has worked in all areas of law enforcement, including narcotics, patrol, special events coordination, traﬃc, various supervisory positions and vice. He has also served eight years in the United

States Army Reserve. Brinkley earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Boston University and is currently a doctoral candidate in executive leadership studies at the University of Charleston. He is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police and the FBI National Academy. Brinkley is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and the Texas Police Chief’s Association. As part of Brinkley’s promotion, Bogard also announced the reassignment of Assistant City Manager Jim Callaway to the position of director of special projects, also eﬀective June 6. Callaway’s new position will entail providing leadership to some of the city’s most complex priority projects - including redistricting and the resolution of the development plans for Tract 2, an area adjacent to the former Central Prison Unit envisioned by the city to be developed as a second business park. Callaway’s most recent interim assignment as an assistant city manager was necessary to ensure citywide leadership for the annexation of Greatwood and New Territory last year. As a result of ongoing organizational leadership succession planning eﬀorts, Sugar Land will again have three assistant city managers reporting to Bogard beginning in Jan. 2019.

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Fort Bend Symphony presents summer sessions

Aidan and Fiona Lynch; Photo credit – Susan Lynch June 23 – 24, 2018, Clements High School, Sugar Land. Is your cello gathering dust in the closet? Are you tired of moving around the flute you played years ago in high school? Are you looking for a fun way to spend a couple of summer days? FBSO’s Summer Sessions program is for you! The program is open to adults, high school and advanced middle school students who can read music and play an instrument or sing. Summer Sessions is a two day intensive – and fun – clinic, allowing musicians to play alongside members of the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra. FBSO added a choral component this year, so participants may also sing along with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Sessions run Saturday afternoon from 1 – 7 p.m and on Sunday from 2 – 4:30, with a final concert (free to the public) from 6 – 7 p. m. Summer Sessions will be held at Clements High School, 4200 Elkins Road, in Sugar Land. Music on this year’s program offers both entertainment and challenge, including selections from the classics such as George Gershwin’s American in Paris, Georges Bizet’s March of the Toreadors, The Circus Band by Charles Ives and two compositions by Verdi. Summer Sessions is made possible in part by Ecolab and the City of Sugar Land. Participant applications and more information about the 2018 FBSO Summer Sessions program are available online at http://fbso.org/summer-sessions.

NEWS

Suburban Sugar Land Women, Phenomenal Partners, donate books to SMSD Pre Schoolers Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) and Phenomenal Partners recently held a successful inaugural Stafford Municipal School District Preschool Book Drive. “Our original goal was to donate 500 books. Thanks to you this goal was almost triple! You donated 1,300+ new and gently used children books in English and Spanish for ages three thru five. Your books were given to pre schoolers to take home,” says Book Drive Committee Members: Mable Scott Austin. Dr. Valerie Orum, Principal, Stafford Elementary School and staff were most grateful for the donations of over 1,300 preschool books. Mose & Mable Austin, project members, collected books from donors in Fort Bend, Harris, Brazoria, Montgomery, and Austin counties. The Austins said “It was truly a labor of love to meet donors anywhere and receive books. Our children are our future. Each pre- schooler received 2 – 3 books to take home .” This project was ecstatically successful due to the generosity of the following generous donors: Kiki Ferguson, author and Sue Leffall, her Mother donated over 400 books; Fort Bend Harris Retired Educators; Tomika R. Lewis; Windsor Village Church’s Family; Mose & Mable Austin; Freddie & Brenda Williams; Brenda Lemmie; Kimberly Johnson; Winston & Marie Williams; Stephanie Collins; Linda Webb Stephens; Ann Marie Rennalls; Art Pertile; Eron Wahid; Gwen Goodwin; Joel & Elise Harmon; A Concerned Citizens Group (ACCG); and anonymous donors. Tomika R. Lewis, Program Chair deserves kudos Pre Schoolers- Emma Wasik, red top, age 4; and Kourtney Ogunmakin, for her exemplary leadership and commitment to make a difference in blue top, age 5. Back Row: Book Drive Committee Members: Mable Scott Austin; Elise Leaks Harmon; and Tomika R. Lewis. the lives of pre schoolers.

FBJSL Names 2017-2018 Volunteers of the Year On Tuesday, May 1st, the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL)

and FBJSL Sustainers honored members for outstanding service during the 2017-2018 League year. Dana Clement was named the 2017-2018 Volunteer of the Year. A member of the League since 2011, Dana has been involved with Child Advocates of Fort Bend since she began volunteering with FBJSL. She has served as a dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate for several years. Dana is also a former member of the FBJSL Board of Directors, having held the positions of Director of Technology, President Elect, President, and Past President. Dana exempliﬁes what it means to serve the community with a giving heart. Her commitment to Fort Bend County is evident in everything she does, and she is admired and well respected by her fellow League members. In addition to recognizing the FBJSL Volunteer of the Year, the League would like to acknowledge several other special volunteers. The 2017-2018 Provisional of the Year is Pam Hubenak. Pam has volunteered countless hours and managed to touch and help almost every one of the League’s Core Placements this year. She has contributed her time and resources in various ways, and always with a smile on her face. Pat Somers was awarded Sustainer of the Year for her service to the League and the Fort Bend County community. Pat has been a valuable member of the Sustainers since 2015. She enthusiastically volunteers monthly for Child Advocates of Fort Bend, and is also on the Host

2017-2018 FBJSL Volunteer of the Year, Dana Clement, with her husband Jason Clement, and her parents, Catherine Roques and Lynn Roques. Committee for the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land. Additionally, Pat gives of her time by serving with Parks Youth Ranch and her church. FBJSL is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the eﬀective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE DESTINATION … IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY

CELEBRATION & LUNCHEON FRIDAY, JUNE 1 | 10 A.M. –1:30 P.M. SUGAR LAND MARRIOTT TOWN SQUARE 16090 CITY WALK | SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

Join Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land for our annual cancer survivors celebration and resource fair. Enjoy the following: • Emcee, Shern-Min Chow • Globally inspired luncheon • Cancer survivor resource fair • Photo booth

• Keynote motivational speaker and humorist, Sally Baskey and her popular character, Ida Mae Fudpucker

RSVP required. Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/survivorluncheon-sl or call 281.274.7500.

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A piece of history is restored by HMNS at Sugar Land The Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land recently restored a small part of history to Sugar Land, as museum and city ofďŹ cials gathered to rededicate the original building marker plaque that had been missing for many years. The 80 year old building, which was annexed into the city in 2004 and originally constructed as part of the Central Unit prison, received a new mission and focus ten years ago, when Newland Communities and the City of Sugar Land partnered with HMNS to bring a museum to the area. It is located at the intersection of University Blvd. and New Territory Blvd., in Telfair. As the building was transformed from old prison to modern museum, a large square of rough,unďŹ nished concrete near the original double door visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entrance was visible. The missing sign or building marker, however, was not found. The space was subsequently painted dark red to

blend with the surrounding brick, and remained empty. Last summer, during a museum visit with his family, Terry Fisher, a retired guard, and subsequent warehouse manager in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, happened to meet Museum Director, Adrienne Barker. As they sat talking, Mr. Fisher mentioned the marker having fallen oďŹ&#x20AC; the wall, during his watch. With the warehouse closing and the area headed to re-development, Mr. Fisher had taken the marker for safekeeping when he retired, believing it would be otherwise destroyed. Mr. Fisher immediately offered to return it to its original home, if it was wanted. Ms. Barker travelled to North Texas in early September, to meet Mr. Fisher and his wife, Kathy, and to pick it up. Mr. Fisher died earlier this year, before the marker was back in place. Mr. Fisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is pleased that the return of this small piece of building history is being noted by oďŹ&#x192;cials.

Kathy Fisher said of her husband, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we got ready to return the plaque, Terry cleaned it up, and then hand polished it to make it shine, like a new penny, as he would say. He was so excited to know the plaque would be returned to its rightful, historical place on the building. He was especially looking forward to seeing it in person, but God had other plans.â&#x20AC;? The museum building is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Sugar Land, erected as one of the ďŹ rst brick prison structures in the state, commissioned in 1937 and completed in 1939. Architecturally, it resembles the Greek Revival style, and sports Art Deco details near the former public entrance. Bricks for the structure were ďŹ red at the nearby Jester Unit, and prisoners supplied the labor for its completion. These prisoner artisans also added curved detailing on the interior walls and Art Deco ďŹ&#x201A;ourishes on the exterior, both very popular in that era. Museum staďŹ&#x20AC; recently re-

Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and council members with HMNS oďŹ&#x192;cials formally dedicated the restored plaque on Monday. Councilmembers Bridgett Yeung, left, Himesh Gandhi, Amy Mitchell, Jennifer Lane, Carol McCutcheon, Joe Zimmerman, HMNS President Joel Bartsch and Adrienne Barker, director of HMNS at Sugar Land. Standing in the rear, Reginald Moore, custodian of the old Imperial Farm Cemetery, close to the museum site. seen by visitors on the south side of the building. For museum tickets or more information, visit www.hmns.org/sugarland or call (281) 313-2277. The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land- On Oct. 3, 2009, a historic prison building in the residential community area of Telfair opened to the public, transformed- as the new Houston Museum of Natural

ďŹ nished the old double wood doors and the plaque has been returned to its intended location for visitors to view. HMNS President, Joel Bartsch, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We very much enjoy the partnership we have with the city and expect to have a long history ourselves in the museum building. It is great to have this area of the building complete once again.â&#x20AC;? The plaque can be

Science at Sugar Land. This satellite facility of HMNS includes ďŹ ve permanent galleries reďŹ&#x201A;ecting the most popular exhibit areas of the downtown Museum location. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the 43,000 square foot building and the surrounding 5.5 acres of land that house the museum present a variety of compelling traveling exhibitions.

Home gutted in Newpoint Estates; area lacks ďŹ re hydrants By BARBARA FULENWIDER A ďŹ re that broke out in Newpoint Estates in Missouri City during the early morning hours on Friday, May 18, left only smoldering lumber and ashes behind. Firemen responded to a call at 4:50 a.m. after someone called to say a residential structure in the Newpoint Estates subdivision was on ďŹ re. Crews arrived to ďŹ nd a large two-story residence engulfed in ďŹ&#x201A;ames and collapsed. They estimated the property loss at $1.25 million. Missouri Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications personnel said the house was under construction and not occupied. Four Missouri City ďŹ re units and one each from Sugar Land and StaďŹ&#x20AC;ord responded to the call. Missouri City ďŹ re department Lt. Jonathan Sabrsula, the battalion chief, requested tankers for water

from Pearland, StaďŹ&#x20AC;ord and Fresno ďŹ re departments. Because there were no water hydrants in the subdivision, ďŹ re crews used a TurboDraft to pump water from a nearby pond to support ďŹ reďŹ ghting eďŹ&#x20AC;orts. By 5:15 a.m., Sabrsula said the ďŹ re was under control and by 10 a.m. last Friday there were only two ďŹ re crews still at the scene. Having no ďŹ re hydrants in Newpoint Estates was discussed twice by At Large No. 1 Councilman Jerry Wyatt. At city councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 5 meeting he brought up his concerns about Newpoint not having any ďŹ re hydrants or ďŹ re service. He said council wanted to get a ďŹ re department â&#x20AC;&#x153;closer to yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it now.â&#x20AC;? With this zoning, Wyatt said, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ re service to that subdivision goes away. Cindy Forney, a 23-year

Missouri City hosts public meeting on future Skatepark, May 24

resident of what is now Newpoint Estates, replied to Wyatt and council, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have water wells and septic tanks. Some of the residents are okay with that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived here for 23 years and never paid a water bill and never had a problem with my water system.â&#x20AC;? She said she lives on 10 acres and has a 600-foot driveway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missouri City will bring water to the cul de sac and I

At city councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 19 meeting Wyatt again raised his concerns about no ďŹ re service to Newpoint Estates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did have a 911 gate there for emergencies,â&#x20AC;? he said, and then asked the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ re chief to address how they would deliver services into the subdivision. Chief Eugene Campbell said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given there are no hydrants in that community, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to bring water in

would have to pay for 600 feet of water piping to my home. Rather than pay $600, I have insurance. If my house burns it will probably burn to the ground.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Allen Owen said he knew she knew if there is a ďŹ re and a disaster people will want to sue the city. She said she fully understands that but that many people in the area donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they need ďŹ re hydrants and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them.

from Darby at Hwy. 6. Once we do the initial ďŹ re attack we will have to use the hydrant at Darby at Hwy. 6 or bring water in from McKeever Road.â&#x20AC;? He added that â&#x20AC;&#x153;having access to ďŹ re hydrants is a better option.â&#x20AC;? Then Wyatt asked Assistant City Manager Scott Elmer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does this have no impact on Long Point Creek drainage?â&#x20AC;? and Elmer said there would be none on the creek.

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OPINION

Marginalizing Melania By MICHELLE MALKIN Need more evidence that there are two Americas? Here: Left-wing hatred of Melania Trump is inversely proportional to flyover admiration for the first lady. In just the last month, latenight clown Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump’s Slovenian accent, CNN contributor April Ryan attacked her as “not culturally American,” former Hillary Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines derided her genteel presence at former [first lady Barbara Bush’s] funeral, and horror writer Stephen King snickered at her hospitalization this week for kidney surgery. Yet, while partisans in the political press and entertainment media work hard to stoke division against and resentment of the Trump administration, “Melania” is now among the fastest-growing baby names in the nation, according to recently released Social Security data. And a new poll by anti-Trump CNN released on Monday reported a 10 percent jump in the first lady’s favorability ratings—from 47 percent in January to 57 percent last week. That’s nearly 6 in 10 Americans with a positive view of FLOTUS. Uh-oh! The liberal Left continue to push their radical agenda against American values. The good news is there is a solution. Imagine how much higher those impressive numbers would be if the same celeb tabloid reporters and TV hosts who slavered over the Obamas in Us magazine and on “The View” afforded Melania Trump

Melania Trump the same courtesies. Imagine if the same couture divas who organized “Runway to Win” Obama campaign fundraisers and published breathless weekly reports on “Michelle Obama’s Best Looks Ever” harnessed their influence to promote Trump’s style and fashion sense. Despite Trump’s successful career as an internationally photographed model featured in Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Vanity Fair, and Vogue, lib-dominated fashion and celebrity magazines have shunned her. Pop culture editors and producers—who turned Barack and Michelle Obama into the Beltway Brangelina, promoting their election campaign, reelection campaign, books, and every last pet project—have ghosted her. Why? Fear. The ﬁrst lady is not just strikingly beautiful. She is worldly, well-traveled, and well-read. She speaks English, French, German, Italian, and Serbian,

in addition to her native Slovenian—more languages than any other woman who has served as America’s first lady. Her devotion to son Barron is exemplary. Her aversion to limelight and lack of political ambition are refreshing. So is her ability to refrain from public grievance-mongering over “sacrifices” and trade-offs made between work and home life (looking at you, Hill and ‘Chelle O). The hostile White House press corps blames Trump’s own reticence for the publicity vacuum around her. But I believe there’s something deeper at work: More exposure to this interesting and remarkable woman would mean more familiarity with her. More familiarity with her might mean more popularity. And God forbid there be more Republican women in the public eye who can compete with—and win against— the usual parade of militant kvetchers and moaners who pass themselves off as feminist role models. Doubling down, both Clinton and Michelle Obama have assailed all women who didn’t vote for their political agendas as brainwashed by their husbands or selfishly unenlightened. “In light of this last election, I’m concerned about us, as women, and what we think about ourselves and about each other,” Obama complained at the United State of Women summit in California last week. “What is going on in our heads where we let that happen?” It’s called choice. It’s called rejecting the tired old ideas that some women are more equal

than others or that one party has a gender-based monopoly over the other. Smug Democratic divas who unleash their contempt for independent-minded women instead of working to win them over have learned nothing from the 2016 election. So Trump, like so many prominent GOP women before her, will continue to be snubbed, humiliated, and demonized by narrative control freaks because women on the right threaten the cultural hegemony of the left. Black or white, rich or poor, centrist or “far right,” native-born or naturalized, Republican mothers, wives, and daughters must be otherized and forced to stay in media-manufactured lanes. When leftists can’t win on their ideas, they resort to marginalizing the messengers of ideology they abhor—and their mates. It’s not an attractive look. —The DAILY CALLER

Michelle Malkin is a columnist for The Daily Signal, senior editor at Conservative Review, a best-selling author, and Fox News contributor.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 4, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2018, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Are you pondering pregnancy? Making sure your body is ready to support a healthy pregnancy is an essential part of pregnancy planning. “Addressing modifiable risks and making dietary changes can have a measurable benefit for mom and baby,” said Brandi Compton-Joseph, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “The benefit is not just for the first baby, but for all subsequent babies, too. Putting the effort in up front can mean an important pay-off in the end. So is your body baby-ready? Answer these questions to find out. “The number one change a woman should make before she gets pregnant is to stop smoking,” Compton-Joseph said. “Smoking can cause low birth weight and premature birth. Your baby is also at greater risk for asthma and ear infections if smoking occurs in the home.”

Brandi Compton-Joseph Compton-Joseph said. If you have a chronic medical condition, is it under control? Seizure disorders, diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma are examples of chronic conditions that may impact your pregnancy. “Often the medications for chronic conditions can impact the fetus, so it’s a good idea to work with your doctor to create a plan,” ComptonJoseph said. A preconception consultation with your OBGYN can help you determine how to best handle chronic conditions during pregnancy. For more information on the Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land, visit houstonmethodist.org/childbirth-sl or call 281.274.7500 to ﬁnd a doctor in your area. Visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

Are you taking folic acid? Inadequate folic acid intake is linked to spina biﬁda and other birth defects, many of which occur before a woman even knows she’s pregnant. “Before you start trying to get pregnant, take folic acid to build up a reserve,” ComptonJoseph said. She recommends taking 0.4 milligrams of folic acid or 4.0 milligrams if you have a family history of spina biﬁda. Taking a prenatal vitamin ensures that you’re getting optimal nutrition, and it will meet the folic acid needs for most women. Developing the habit of regular exercise before pregnancy makes it more likely you’ll continue to exercise during and after your pregnancy. “Exercise can help to not only get you back to your previous weight after delivery but, more importantly, decrease your risk of gestational diabetes, hypertension, aches and pains caused by the pregnancy along with postpartum depression,”

Seminar If getting pregnant is a matter you are seriously considering, don’t miss our expert panel discussion about your preparation for a healthy pregnancy. Join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Brazos Pavilion Conference Center. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/pondering-sl, or call 281.274.7500.

Tips for Senior Citizens Living Independently - University Branch Library, Sugar Land

Estimated Minimum Bid

15-DCV228000 04/19/16

731002008032091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 0 JANNETT MARIE PALM APRIL 17, 2018

STAFFORD RUN, SEC 2, LT 32, BLK 8, REC'D IN SLIDE NO. 605/A*

$168,840.00

$10,500.00

16-DCV237723 05/24/17

140003006035090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. CASELCH INVESTMESTS, INC., APRIL 17, 2018 ET AL

BARRINGTON PLACE SEC 3, LT 35, BLK 6, REC'D UNDER SLIDE 860/A*

$173,790.00

$5,400.00

Liz McNeel Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present “Aging in Place – Preparing to Stay Put” – a program for older adults and their family members -- on Friday, May 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m, in

Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Liz McNeel, a senior realestate specialist and certified senior-housing professional, will lead a panel of experts who will share tips on how senior citizens can make easy and smart preparations for living independently into their golden years. Learn about simple modifications and renovations to make a home more accessible. Gain insight into finding reliable in-home care providers, including questions to ask when hiring service providers. Hear about services that are available that are specifically for senior citizens. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the University Branch Library at 281-6335100 or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

Dated at Richmond, Texas, May 4, 2018 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas

FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

By Deputy

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

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NEWS Groundbreaking for Fort Bend County Animal Services Facility – Phase 2 Fort Bend County officials gathered on May 8, 2018 for the groundbreaking of Phase 2 of the Animal Services facility expansion on the existing facility site. Phase 2 of the expansion involves the construction of a new 5,550 square-foot facility, which will include space for the County’s veterinarian, an office for field staff and a multi-purpose conference/ training room. Also planned for the new facility are dedicated spaces for animal intake, grooming and laundry, and a surgical room equipped

with a prep area and recovery cages for both dogs and cats. The facility will supply 24 indoor/outdoor dog kennels, 12 quarantine kennels, cat cages and a food storage room. The project improvements provide a 70% increase in available capacity. Construction will commence immediately upon receipt of the building permit and is expected to be complete at year’s end for a cost of $1,074,136.00. Judge Bob Hebert said, “This new facility should open by year-end. It will greatly expand our capabilities in all ar-

eas of animal services. ” Pictured Left to Right: Sam Sprouse, Broaddus Construction; Fort Bend County Facilities Director Jamie Knight; Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Director Dr. Mary desVignes Kendrick; Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert; Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales; Fort Bend County Animal Services Director Rene Vasquez; Fort Bend County Veterinarian Dr. Andre Muegge.

Cub Scout Den leader arrested for indecency with a child On May 5, 2018, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible Indecency with a Child case. The victim is a juvenile female who on several accounts was victimized by a family acquaintance known as Clifton Ray Poe. During the course of the investigation, information was provided that Clifton Ray Poe, 52, of Rosenberg, is the Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 820. The female victim is the sibling to one of the Cub Scout members. Poe was taken into custody without incident and charged with two counts of Indecency with a Child with a $30,000 bond on each count. The Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America has given its full cooperation in the investigation and took immediate action when they learned about Poe. This case is still under investigation. If there is anyone that has any further

The Fort Bend County Sheriﬀ’s Oﬃce has arrested a woman who allegedly stole more than $200,000 from a youth hockey league. While budgeting for the league, the president of the Interscholastic Hockey League for teens 13-18 years of age noticed discrepancies. He told deputies that he confronted Michelle Bernier, the treasurer. He also said the suspect admitted withdrawing money from the league’s bank account since she became treasurer in 2013.

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( Properties previously struck off to ALL) (See note below) Constable Wayne Thompson Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, ALL has requested a public resale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on June 5, 2018, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit: Note: ALL is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Wayne Thompson, By: __________________________ Date _____________ Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sale #

Poe information or concerns, please contact Detective Johnson at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281341-4683. “We take the safety and well-being of our children very seriously and will make sure a thorough investigation is conducted,” said Sheriff Troy Nehls.

Woman embezzles cash from youth hockey league

Bernier

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

Bernier said she took the funds because of her family’s financial hardship. League officials determined that since Bernier became the league treasurer she had stolen $223,327. The club’s president told Sheriff’s Office Detectives that Bernier, who had hired an attorney, offered $45,000 in restitution, but the league rejected the offer. “I cannot imagine why anyone would steal money being used to support a youth group,” said Sheriff Troy Nehls. “For five years, she pocketed almost a quarter of a million dollars while the kids in the hockey league went without. Shame, shame.”

Account Number

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

12-DCV-199708 01/05/15 04/07/15

0050000000021901

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. THELMA DIXON INGRAM, ET AL

ENOCH LATHAM SURV, UNDIVIDED INTEREST 0.465 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF 4 ACRES, ABST 50, VOL 182, PG 560*

$19,230.00

$6,000.00

16-DCV-234898 12/14/17 04/03/18

9301000000080907

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

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

$5,010.00

$1,243.00

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Fort Bend County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Fort Bend County Appraisal District . Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BY THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POST-JUDGMENT TAXES. TAX SALE PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THE TAXING ENTITIES FOR OTHER TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON PROPERTY.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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COMMUNITY

HGI opens in Richmond

Recovers, and other groups. We also have a Walk-In, where no appointment is needed for those who do not want to wait for an appointment, and we also take appointments. I could go on about all we do but we would need a lot more space,” said Dr. Sue Levin, executive director, HGI Counseling. Over three years ago, leaders from Fort Bend attended HGI’s annual gala in Houston. After the event, HGI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was invited to open offices in Fort Bend, due to the lack of mental health services available in the county. HGI did their due diligence and after being approved, opened an office at the United Way’s Community Center in

Stafford. HGI was then invited to have an on-site therapist at a couple of non-profits in the area. Since the early days when HGI first had one, then two therapists in Fort Bend, the organization has continued to grow and now has five therapists in Fort Bend with plans to hire at least three others before the end of the year. “We are very honored to have been so warmly welcomed by the wonderful people in Richmond and throughout Fort Bend County. We have been serving the Greater Houston area for over 40 years and we look forward to longevity in our new offices in Richmond as well,” Levin said. After 40-years, HGI’s therapists have worked with clients

with most every challenge life can throw at children, couples, individuals and families, so there is nothing new for them. These experienced and well-trained therapists are helping people move forward into a healthier lifestyle and to reach a goal or make a change in their lives. “Our style of counseling is also diﬀerent, which is Collaborative Therapy. We do not dig into a person’s past, unless a client wants to. We work with clients where they are today and where they would like to be,” Levin said. Fort Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in the State. “Due to the growth in Fort Bend, the need for direct mental health services for our community, in an aﬀordable

way, is extremely important. Opening our own office in Richmond is important. The new office is in a central location for all, and HGI is able to work with hospitals, schools, the court system, law enforcement, as well as individuals, adolescents, couples and families,” said Yasmin Kutty, Fort Bend attorney, and chairman of the Board of Directors, HGI Counseling. HGI’s doors are open to all, if they can afford to pay or not, and they offer a sliding scale for those who can pay something. HGI also offers counselling sessions by phone, or internet. For more information on HGI, please visit our website, www.talkhgi.org or call 832471-6538.

AUTOMOBILE: Mazda CX-9

Office Manager Linda Hartfiel, Executive Director and Therapist Dr. Sue Levin, Therapist Nkem Kelly and not shown Therapists Norma Tejada and Director of Development and Public Relations Rebecca Maitland. After many years of shared- the page. But HGI Counseloffice space in Richmond and ing, we are different than most Stafford, HGI Counseling fi- counseling services. First, nally has a home of their own we have therapists in comat 2116 Thompson Rd, Suite munities, in schools, on-site 107, Richmond, Texas 77469. at other non-profits meeting “When people read the word with their clients, and we are ‘counseling’ they often turn heavily involved in Fort Bend By BARBARA FULENWIDER Mazda’s flagship three-row CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE midsize crossover SUV -- the Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the of a certain Order of Sale issued by the CX-9 -- has earned numerous clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort accolades, including the InsurBend County, Texas on APRIL 9, 2018 in Bend County, Texas on March 28, 2018 in ance Institute for Highway Safecause numbered 17-DCV-244555 styled cause numbered 16-DCV-234186 styled Summerfield Estates Homeowners VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ty’s highest recognition of “Top Association, Inc. vs. SYED H.R. ZAIDI., in ASSOCIATION INC. vs. DANNY L. Safety Pick+” when equipped which a judgment was rendered on FEB SHATTUCK, in which a judgment was with brake support and adaptive 8, 2018 in favor of Summerfield Estates rendered on OCTOBER 13, 2016 in favor Homeowners Association, Inc. for the of VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS front-lighting system. Newly available features for sum of Four thousand One Hundred ASSOCIATION INC. for the sum of Four Seventy Six Dollars and Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Four 2018 are front parking sensors in Cents ($4176.17); plus fees for posting Dollars and Fifty Three Cents ($4584.53); notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit plus fees for posting notice of sale, the touring premium package, a rendered by the court, legal fees, and all publishing, costs of suit rendered by heated steering wheel and heated costs of executing this Writ. the court, legal fees, and all costs of outboard, second row seats in the I have levied upon the below listed executing this Writ. property on April 12, 2018 and will on I have levied upon the below listed CX-9 Grand Touring and SignaJune 5, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours property on April 12, 2018 and will ture models. of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to on June 5, 2018 Tuesday, between The 2018 Mazda CX-9 has sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the available 2.5 turbo engine Right, Title, and Interest of SYED H. R. proceed to sell for cash to the highest ZAIDI to and in the following described bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of and a truly feature-rich interior. Real Property Danny l. Shattuck to and in the following The CX-9 Signature’s interior LOT SEVENTY-ONE(71), IN BLOCK described Real Property ONE(1) SUMMERFIELD,SECTION SIX(6), LOT NINETY SEVEN(97) IN BLOCK has lovely auburn-colored Nappa A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, THREE(3),REPLAT OF VILLAGE OF OAK leather, rosewood, LED signaTEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR LAKE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND ture accent grille and automatic PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE NO(S).1753/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED, shifter lighting. For this year the OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE IN Slide NO’S 775/B AN 776/A, OF THE CX-9 also offers all-wheel drive COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 17131 FAIRWAY GLEN COURT. SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Summerfield Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON ,RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 5, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Sergeant M. Kutach TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 12,2017 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV-225349 in favor of the plaintiff- NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE L.L.C. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of 260,767.60 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on March 26TH 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday June 5, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- Paul Gutierrez had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FOUR ( 4), IN BLOCK NINE (9), OF SOUTH PLAZA, AN ADDITION IN HARRIS AND FORT BEND COUNTIES, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 40, PAGE 1, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 22 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON ,RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 5, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Sergeant M. Kutach TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on November 21 , 2016 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV233405 in favor of the plaintiff- FORT BEND COUNTY Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 11,477.22 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on April 4TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday June 5, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)SHAYLA DENISE NEAL & THYER HURST had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: ALL OF LOT 2, BLOCK 5, REPLAT OF RIDGEGATE, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGE 4, MAP RECORDS, 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, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

with G-Vectoring Control, which enhances driving dynamics, and a sizeable number of safety features. Those safety features include high beam control, hill launch assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, radar cruise control with new stop and go function, distance recognition support system and forward obstruction warning and adaptive front-lighting system, high beam control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traﬃc alert and brake support, which automatically applies the brakes in certain low speed situations between 2 and 18 mph. Mazda vehicles have always had agile handling, tight steering and a responsive, controllable powertrain and that is deﬁnitely true today. The company has put a turbocharged 2.5T engine in the CX-9 that delivers instant throttle

response and a robust 310 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. The engine makes 227 hp at 5,000 rpm with regular fuel and 250 hp with premium. It is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The CX-9 leads its class with EPA combined fuel economy of 22/28/24 when equipped with front-wheel drive and 20/26/23 with all wheel drive. More than 55 percent of current-generation CX-9s sold in the U.S. are Mazda’s largest SUV, the highly optioned Grand Touring or Signature models. All Mazda CX-9 models are the Sport, Touring, Brand Touring and Signature. Improvements for 2018 include more comfortable second row seats and easier third-row access. There are two LATCH/ ISOFIX mounting points in the second row, with the right-side

of the 60/40 split-fold seat having been designed to make it possible to accommodate a child seat staying in place while still allowing passengers access to the third row. For those who enjoying entertainment while they drive/ ride there is a BOSE premium sound 12-speaker system that was custom-engineered for the second-generation CX-9. The speaker system includes radio and both full and compressed digital formats. Given that CX-9 was developed with the North American market in mind, engineers in the U.S. instilled its audio system with a new rich, tone and timbre suited for America’s music. Optional equipment is a sports package that includes automatic on/off headlights and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The Touring premium package includes front parking sensors. The Mazda CX-9 Signature is one fine SUV, especially when it’s top of the line. It was the test drive vehicle and rode and drove beautifully. It’s classy and substantial with seats for seven occupants and cargo room of 21.5 feet with all three seats up, 50.5 with third seat folded and 84.9 feet with only front row seats in place. The starting MSRP price is $32,230. The CX-9 Signature came in at $44,315 and with options has a retail price tag of $47,185. Definitely give this SUV a test drive.

May 21-25 Proclaimed “Flood Awareness Week” in Texas As we approach the third anniversary of the tragic Memorial Day flooding and remember the catastrophic events of Hurricane Harvey, Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed May 21 to 25 as Flood Awareness Week. He encourages all Texans to be informed and prepared for floods and flash floods, and to always remember “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”. It is advised that Texans should also now consider the benefits of flood insurance even if they don’t live in a part of the state that’s prone to flooding. For more information on how to get flood insurance, please visit www.floodsmart.gov. Also, residents are reminded that the 2018 Hurricane Season starts in 10 days and, if disaster strikes, Missouri City’s Emergency Operations Center is ready to respond. In the meantime, residents and businesses in Fort Bend and Harris Counties are encouraged to visit our emergency management website, www.MissouriCityReady.com, to sign up to receive emergency alerts and to learn how to prepare supply kits and stock up on necessary items such as non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, radios, firstaid kits, cell phones, chargers, maps and important documents. Residents may also sign up for Emergency Management alerts via Twitter.com/MissouriCityEM. CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on October 18, 2016 by the 268th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-233695 in favor of the plaintiff- WEST OAKS VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $5,443.75 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on March 12, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of June 05, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - CHUMA OKOLI had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT THIRTY- SEVEN (37), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF WEST OAKS VILLAGE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1483/B AND 1484/A OF THE PLAT 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, 1st 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 January 17, 2017 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-236374 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 4,884.89 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on March 16TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of June 5, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - HELEN L. HUDSON had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: THE NORTH TWENTY FEET (N 20’) OF LOT NINETEEN (19), AND THE SOUTH THIRTY-FIVE FEET (S 35’) OF LOT TWENTY (20), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 8, OF THE PLAT 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, 1st 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 18 October 2017 by the 458th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-243101 in favor of the plaintiff- WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $12,127.20 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on March 5TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday June 5, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - JODY BALL had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION SIXTEEN (16), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAN NO. 20070070 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, 1st 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 OCTOBER 10,2017 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 17 -DCV -243104 in favor of the plaintiff - WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 14,576.15 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on March 5TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday June 5, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) - CARTER HOOD, BARBARA HOOD. Had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FIFTY-THREE (53), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION EIGHT (8), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050243 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2502 FEATHER GREEN TRAIL, FRESNO, TX 77545. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

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COMMUNITY First Colony Branch Library celebrates 25th anniversary with Children’s Theater performance, Golidlocks In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a children’s theater performance by The Magik Theatre of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” on Saturday, June 9, beginning at 1:30 p.m, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. This family-friendly performance is adapted from the classic children’s tale about a young girl who takes a walk in the woods and soon becomes very interested in a particu-

dren of all ages. Presented with the generous support of the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library, the performance celebrates the 25th anniversary of the First Colony Branch Library, which originally opened in June 1993. The 19,400-square-foot building was designed by architect Brooks Association for Architecture and Planning, Mark A. Stewart, Design Architect. It was the second of the four new branches built with bond-election funds voted for in 1989. Opening with a capacity for

lar house. She lets herself in, helps herself to a bowl of porridge, takes a relaxing “break” on a chair, and unwinds with a nap on a bed. Little does she know, she’s inside a house owned by a family of bears! Will she wake up from her nap before the bears come home? Will she stay for dinner, or will she BE dinner?! This fun-ﬁlled version of the classic story includes bilingual elements as well as lessons about being true to oneself and respecting others. The performance is recommended for families with chil-

95,000 items, it quickly grew to become the busiest of all of the library system locations at that time. It continues to be one of the most widely used libraries in the system. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the First Colony Branch Library at 281-238-2800 or the library system’s Communications Ofﬁce at 281-633-4734. Photo courtesy of The Magik Theatre

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS FORT BEND COUNTY

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 19, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2018, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Kristin Weiss, left, Central Fort Bend Chamber President & CEO, with Chief Dallis Warren, Rosenberg Police Department. There is no denying there has been an increase in mass shootings. Rosenberg Police Chief Dallis Warren and his department have taken action to educate the community on how to increase their odds of survival during a critical incident. Chief Warren spoke to approximately 20 members of the Central Fort Bend Chamber at the May Success in 60: The Working Power Hour luncheon. The presentation included statistics of active shootings, how you can protect yourself, and what you can expect when Rosenberg Police and other law enforcement arrive on the scene. Lunch was provided by Rosenberg’s Another Time Soda Fountain with Dessert from Old Main Street Bakery. To learn more about other community programs and resources to help prevent crime in the Rosenberg community, visit www. rosenbergtx.gov/public-safety/police-department or www. facebook.com/RosenbergPoliceDepartment.

Houston Community College recognized for excellence in financial reporting The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded Houston Community College a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the college’s 2017 comprehensive annual financial report. This is the 11th year HCC has qualified for the award. The notification from the GFOA reads, “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment. Congratulations for having satisfied the high standards of the program. We hope that your example will encourage others in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate standard of excellence in financial reporting.” “The Certificate of Excellence from the GFOA indicates HCC is meeting the highest standards of financial disclosure,” said HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado. “Not only are we a leader in preparing students for careers in the 21st Century, we are doing so with the utmost attention to safeguarding the taxpayer dollars entrusted to us.” The Certificate of Excellence specifically recognizes the HCC finance and accounting team led by HCC Interim Senior Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration Carin Hutchins. “We are committed to communicating HCC’s financial story with transparency and accuracy,” says Hutchins. “I am proud of my team for its work in achieving this award.”

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

11-DCV189078 01/05/15

005804620004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 PATRICIA J. TURNER AKA PATRICIA L. TURNER, APRIL 17, 2018 DECEASED, ET AL

UNDIVIDED 3.130% INTEREST IN & TO 10.432 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, ABST 58, VOL 629, PG 703*

$810.00

11-DCV189078 01/05/15

005804620005090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 PATRICIA J. TURNER AKA PATRICIA L. TURNER, APRIL 17, 2018 DECEASED, ET AL

UNDIVIDED 3.13% INTEREST IN & TO 10.432 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, ABST 58, VOL 629, PG 703*

$810.00

11-DCV189078 01/05/15

005804620000490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PATRICIA J. TURNER AKA 8 PATRICIA L. TURNER, APRIL 17, 2018 DECEASED, ET AL

UNDIVIDED 3.13% INTEREST IN & TO 18.073 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, ABST 58, VOL 629, PG 703*

$1,410.00

11-DCV189078 01/05/15

005804630004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PATRICIA J. TURNER AKA 8 PATRICIA L. TURNER, APRIL 17, 2018 DECEASED, ET AL

UNDIVIDED 3.13% INTEREST IN & TO 28.505 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, ABST 58, VOL 629, PG 706*

$2,220.00

$1,600.00

13-DCV204533 02/06/18

005804660000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALBERT TAYLOR 8 APRIL 17, 2018

ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, 0.62 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 58, VOL 405, PG 282*

$39,100.00

$5,200.00

16-DCV229355 11/16/16

$223,590.00

$16,800.00

16-DCV234922 11/22/17

RIVERPARK, LT 8, BLK 1, SEC 12, 646012001008090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. AGHAEGBUNA ODELUGO, AKA REC'D IN SLIDE NO. 2208/A* 1 AGHAEGBUNA CHIBUIKE APRIL 17, 2018 ODELUGO, ET AL 003500000011090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ANNA UNDIVIDED 0.42 ACRE RODRIGUEZ, AKA ANNA INTEREST IN & TO 6.57 ACRES, 1 ALDERETE RODRIGUEZ, ET AL MORE OR LESS, SAMUEL ISAACS APRIL 17, 2018 SURV, ABST 35, CLERK'S FILE NO. 8852338*

$6,560.00

$1,800.00

17-DCV241255 08/09/17

$96,150.00

$8,500.00

640000026210090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. OSMAR C. CHEVEZ, AKA 7 OSMAR CASTILLO CHEVEZ, ET APRIL 17, 2018 AL

RIDGEWOOD ESTATES, LT 21, BLK 26, VOL 5, PG 29A*

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, April 19, 2018 Constable Mike Beard Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

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COMMUNITY Pioneer Bank Names New Houston Regional President Pioneer Bank has named banking veteran J. David Webster Houston Regional President for the Commercial Bank. In this new role, David will be responsible for building the bank’s commercial lending team and presence throughout Houston. “We are thrilled to welcome David to our team,” said Pioneer Bank President and CEO Ron Coben. “We’ve been looking to grow our commercial lending presence in the Houston market. With David’s vast banking experience, we’ll be able to tap into the many opportunities available here to expand our seasoned team and increase our commercial banking business. This is just the start.” David joins Pioneer Bank from Texas Capital Bank where he managed an eight-person team, as well as loan and deposit portfolios of nearly half a billion dollars each. With more than 35 years of commercial and industrial lending experience, David also has worked for Encore Bank, Wells Fargo, Coastal

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE ( Properties previously struck off to ALL) (See note below) Constable Mike Beard Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, ALL has requested a public resale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on June 5, 2018, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit: Note: ALL is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust. Constable Mike Beard, By: __________________________ Date _____________

Webster Bank, First Heights/ Prime Bank, and First City during his career. Earning both a BBA and MBA from the University of Houston, he currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Goodwill Industries of Houston and the Board of Directors for Vecino Health Centers, which provides healthcare to underserved citizens in the Denver Harbor, Airline and Aldine communities.

NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL OUT-OFDISTRICT MEETING PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 To the residents and taxpayers of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 10 (the “District”), and to all the persons interested in the meetings of the Board of Directors of such District: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District, at a meeting held April 26, 2018, established additional meeting places outside the boundaries of the District at LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77042; LJA Engineering, Inc., 1904 West Grand Parkway North, Suite 100, Katy, TX 77449; the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 121 recreation center, 2150 Williams Way, Richmond, Texas; and the Del Webb Lake House, 707 Del Webb Blvd., Richmond, Texas. Said meeting places are hereby declared to be public places and open to the public. All residents and taxpayers of the District and all other interested persons are hereby invited to attend any meetings of the Board of Directors at such locations and other locations previously established by the Board of Directors as meeting places of the District. /s/ Rodney Vannerson Secretary, Board of Directors

NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-DISTRICT MEETING PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 To the residents and taxpayers of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 (the “District”), and to all the persons interested in the meetings of the Board of Directors of such District: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District, at a meeting held May 16, 2018, established additional meeting places outside the boundaries of the District at (1) the offices of Costello, Inc., 2107 CityWest Blvd., 3rd Floor, Houston, Texas 77042; (2) the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77478; and (3) Mike Stone Associates, Inc., 1950 Lockwood Bypass, Richmond, TX 77469. Said meeting places are hereby declared to be public places and open to the public. All residents and taxpayers of the District and all other interested persons are hereby invited to attend any meetings of the Board of Directors at such locations and other locations previously established by the Board of Directors as meeting places of the District. /s/ Glen R. Gill Secretary, Board of Directors

INVITATION TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company dba Grand View Builders on behalf of the City of Missouri City IFB # 18-205 for construction of the Paving and Drainage Facilities for the Intersection of Independence Boulevard and Heritage Court to Serve Liberty Ridge Section 1, LJA Job No. 2457-0011, will be received at City Hall Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77459, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the LJA Engineering, 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77041 for a non-refundable fee of $95.00 per set ($50.00 for electronic copy). Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company dba Grand View Builders on behalf of the City of Missouri City will hold a non-mandatory pre-bid conference at City Hall Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77459, at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018. Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company dba Grand View Builders on behalf of the City of Missouri City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Successful Bidder, if any, is the Bidder offering the best value for the Owner based on the published criteria provided in the bid documents and on its evaluation. (Texas Local Government Code 252.043 and 271.116) Bid security in the form of bid bond or cashier’s check payable to Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company dba Grand View Builders on behalf of the City of Missouri City in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid submitted, must accompany each Bid.

Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sale #

Account Number

Style of Case

Legal Description

05-DCV-146419 11/16/16 03/07/17

0057020400000908

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. UDI 19.58%, MORE OR LESS, VIOLA B. ALLEN, ET AL IN & TO LT 2, BRAGG SUBD, LT 26 , JOS. MCCORMICK LEAGUE (PRAIRIE), VOL 69, PG 272*

06-DCV-150885 08/23/11 12/06/11

8560030030040906

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. LT 2, BLK 3 ADD'N 3 OF CALVIN LOTT, ET AL VALKA BROTHERS SUBD, VOL 368, PG 507*

06-DCV-152145 10/18/11 09/01/15

3520000000380901

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. A. P. GEORGE, BORDEN'S MARIA S. VAZQUEZ AKA ADDN, TOWN OF RICHMOND, MARIA SANTOS VASQUEZ, ET LTS 38 & 39, VOL 110, PG 1* AL

11-DCV-191506 06/19/12 11/06/12

7835000120070901

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. H. T. MORGAN

ROSENBERG , BLK 12, LT 7, VOL P, PG 146-147*

12-DCV-200530 08/10/17 02/06/18

0044000000120901

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LEROY EDWARDS, SR., ET AL

TR 1: UND 19.22% INT, IN & TO, 21.2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SAMUEL KENNEDY SURV, ABST 44, LOTS 3, 4, 6 & 7, VOL 164, PG 98* & VOL 659, PG 150* (0044000000120901) TR 2: UND 20.676% INT, IN & TO, 21.2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SAMUEL KENNEDY SURV, ABST 44, LOTS 3, 4, 6 & 7, VOL 164, PG 98* & VOL 659, PG 150* (0044000000100901) TR 3: UND 20.52% INT, IN & TO, 21.2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SAMUEL KENNEDY SURY, ABST 44, LOTS 3, 4, 6 & 7, VOL 164, PG 98* & VOL 659, PG 150* (0044000000270901)

Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sale #

Style of Case

Account Number

Legal Description

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

$30,560.00

$5,691.00

$3,440.00

$2,033.00

$42,690.00

$3,000.00

$7,500.00

$2,271.84

$91,210.00

$6,000.00

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

13-DCV-207366 11/20/13 02/04/14

1740020010023901

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. D. R. MCKINNEY, AKA DORMAN RAY MCKINNEY

BORDENS ADDN SEC 2, CITY OF RICHMOND, BLK 1 (PT), ACS 0.0833, MORE OR LESS, TR C, VOL B, PG 758 & VOL 576, PG 720*

$3,250.00

$1,603.00

14-DCV-215757 07/23/15 11/03/15

0352000001700907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PEARLIE L. BONNER, ET AL

MINNEQUA GARDENS, 0.136 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LT 3, I & G. N. R.R. CO SURV, SEC 1, ABST 352, VOL 70, PG 288*

$7,470.00

$3,127.04

14-DCV-216396 04/28/15 09/01/15

2350000040700907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. KENNETH F. SNYDER, ET AL

LOT 7 & 8, BLK 4, SEC C (N), BLK 264-273, MAGNOLIA PLACE, CLERK'S FILE NO. 1943213014*

$320.00

15-DCV-225042 11/10/15 03/01/16

0058027510010908

KENDLETON, LT 1, BLK 5, VOL 69, PG 175*

$9,570.00

$2,019.50

16-DCV-232578 05/31/17 12/05/17

3010020150075901

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RICHARD EDWARD BATTLE , AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD AND BELINDA BATTLE REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALFRED BRADLEY, ET AL

$56,490.00

$5,000.00

LOT 7, BLK 15, DAVE FIELDS, 2ND ADDIN, VOL 234, PG 228 & VOL 478, PG 289*

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT

THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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Valedictorians & Salutatorians Lamar CISD Fort Bend Christian Academy

Foster High School’s Valedictorian Salutatorian Yusef Haikal

Ashley Bilicek and

George High School’s Valedictorian Rim Aboulhassane and Salutatorian Tayler Jasek

Valedictorian Joselyn Yang Joselyn has attended Fort Bend Christian Academy for a decade. She has served as: Copresident of Mu Alpha Theta, vice president of National Spanish Honor Society, treasurer of National Honor Society and secretary of National English Honor Society. She is also the cofounder & co-president of Future Health Professionals (HOSA) as well as a member of both Interact Club and Rho Kappa. Miss Yang had the unique experience to intern at the Kaohsiung Min-Sheng Hospital in

Lamar Consolidated High School’s Valedictorian An Tran and Salutatorian Audrey Ryburn

Terry High School’s Valedictorian Salutatorian Hassan Mohammed

Staﬀord MSD

Staﬀord High School’s 2018 Valedictorian Dung Trinh, above, Salutatorian Bryan Burman, below, are headed to University of Texas at Austin.

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Salutatorian Kolton Kaminski Taiwan under the Director of Family Medicine the summer before her senior year. She has also traveled with Student Leadership University (SLU) to San Antonio, Washington D.C and Europe. This summer, she plans to intern at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Experimental Therapeutics. She has served various philanthropic and mission-oriented organizations including: the Houston Food Bank, Elijah Rising/Kendleton Farms, Project Linus, Sole

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Hope and more. She has earned multiple awards including: FBCA Academic Excellence Award in Honors Biology, Honors World History, Spanish III, Honors PreCalculus, third place at TAPPS State Competition Ready Writing, FBCA Scholar Athlete Award in cross country (four years) and Most Improved Runner of the Year in varsity cross country. After obtaining a degree in Medicine, Health and Society from either John Hopkins University or Vanderbilt University, she plans to attend medical school and pursue a career as an emergency physician. Joselyn Yang is the daughter of Dah-Tseng Yang and Nina Yang of Sugar Land, Texas. An FBCA “lifer,” Kolton Kaminski has attended the school for 13 years. Kolton has served as: president of Student Council, chaplain of NHS and the International Thespian Society, and as the Spanish Club oﬃcer.

He is also a member of Interact, Rho Kappa and National English Honor Society. Mr. Kaminski had the opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Forum Business Conference. He has served philanthropic and mission-oriented organizations in Florida, North Carolina, Washington D.C. and the Dominican Republic. Kolton’s awards include TAPPS State One Act Champion and ﬁrst place in the Ready Writing Competition. He plans to study Finance or Supply Chain Management at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. His long-term goal is to study law. Kolton is the son of Timothy Kaminski and Patti Parish-Kaminski of Missouri City, Texas. Fort Bend Christian Academy is a private school in Sugar Land, Texas. For more information about the school, visit the website at www.fortbendchristian. org.

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SCHOOLS

Lamar Educational Foundation delivers spring grants

Jackson Grant – Chip Sutton, Kay Danziger, Janice Knight, Tracy Mills, Dr. Thomas Randle, Lamar Grant -- (l to r) Chip Sutton, Eileen Wildy, Kay Danziger, Dr. Kaye Williams, Dr. Thomas Randle, Deana Gonzalez, Katie Marchena Roldan and Eileen Wildy Janet Buffamante, Janice Knight, Leah Shoemaker, Katie Marchena Roldan and Priscilla Salas. •Jackson Elementary for Foster and Lamar Consoli- setting. The funds are paying dated high schools and Jackson for the transportation costs for STEMscopes. Jackson used Elementary are the first re- students who stay late, staff a grant in the fall to purchase cipients of the Lamar Educa- who stay late to oversee the these hands-on science kits for tional Awards (LEAF) Principal program and to convert part of the fifth grade. It was such a Grants. Each campus received the library into a more comfort- success, the additional kits will go to grades K-4. roughly $10,000. able study setting; and “The LEAF Board wanted to find a good way to give out a little more,” said Janice Knight, LEAF’s Executive Director. “We decided to go with three Active Senior Living; Embracing good-sized grants, instead of the many smaller ones we award in the lives of Seniors 55 and Better the fall.” Knight said Teacher Grants will return in the fall, with Principal Grants already scheduled for 2019. The Principal Grants went to: • Foster High School for additional laptop computers and “hot spots,” allowing more students to have the internet access needed to perform well in Advance Placement classes; • Lamar Consolidated High Foster Grant – Priscilla Salas, Chip Sutton, Eileen Wildy, Dr. Thomas Randle, Kay Danziger, 2815 Cypress Point Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459 School, for Kids Teaching Kids, Cara Day, Janice Knight and Katie Marchena Roldan. www. plantationqv.com which will allow students to tutor their peers in an after-school

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