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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016

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Sugar Land gets its 10th mayor Joe R. Zimmerman and Mary K. Joyce were recently declared winners for the positions of mayor and at-large council position two, respectively. They took their oaths of office on June 21 after winning runoff elections on June 11.

Zimmerman becomes the 10th Sugar Land mayor, replacing James A. Thompson who was unable to run due to term limits. Joyce replaces Zimmerman, who vacated his at-large council seat to run for mayor.

Council Member Himesh Gandhi retained his at-large position 1 seat after winning the general election on May 7. He was sworn in on May 17.

The June 21 council meeting started with a prayer by Councilman Himesh Gandhi: In his prayer, Gandhi said: “We ask that you guide us in our interactions so that we may have successful meetings that benefits all our citizens who have entrusted us as stewards of the city and we ask you to help our leaders fill discussions with truth and kindness, respect and consideration, within not only these walls but all through the city.

“We also ask that you provide our city leaders wisdom and understanding for one another and when we listen to our citizens we demonstrate compassion and empathy.

“Build in all of us a deep admiration for one another so that our community may be one of strength and respect. We ask for your continued protection of our first responders, city employees and all of our citizens.”

Zimmerman in his speech, thanked his wife of 40 years, Nancy and family members for supporting through the incredible journey of the election.

He specially thanked the outgoing mayor Jimmy Thompson and his wife Gaye, complimented them for their unselfish service to the city, and acknowledged their tremendous support. Zimmerman described the Thompsons as the real ambassadors of the city of Sugar Land.

Then Zimmerman thanked the many supporters in the community, all the city staff whom he described as “Team Sugar Land” for their outstanding service, the city manager Allen Bogard and the senior staff.

“You make the city of Sugar Land the best place to live, work and play. You are all the best of the best.”

Zimmerman said he will work to keep the city moving forward and exceed the expectations of the people of Sugar Land.

“This election was about the future of Sugar Land. I believe the citizens were clear.

They rejected the selfishness, the prejudices, the bullying and the outright untruth that were advanced by certain group of people whose behavior was embarrassing. It was embarrassing, unnecessary and unwarranted, This kind of behavior has no place in Sugar Land politics.

“Going forward, I ask that we all unite as a community.

We will continue to make Sugar land the best place to live, work and play,” Zimmerman said.

Later during councilmember reports, Councilman Harish Jajoo, who lost the election to Zimmerman, congratulated Zimmerman on his victory.

“You have my respect, my support and my commitment to work with you to make the city great. I sincerely congratulate

Joe Zimmerman, left, Nancy, and their granddaughter Emmy Wallace as outgoing mayor Jimmy Thompson administers the oath of office. you and best wishes to you and friends in Sugar Land that I have gotten to meet. My goal is your family,” Jajoo said.

Earlier, Mary Joyce, in her to serve the city and serve you acceptance speech said: “I am all. I hope to and will try to to do humbled through this experi- as well as others who have done ence. I am humbled by the sup- it before. I commit to you that I port, friendship and all the new will work hard for the city.”

Outgoing Mayor James Thompson administers the oath of office to Mary Joyce during the City Council meeting on June 21.

The Oyster Creek Rotary Club installed its officers for 2016-17 recently at the Missouri City City Centre at Quail Valley. Officers are L to R: front row - Frank Haines, Sergeant at Arms; Mary Ann Hibbeler, Secretary; Charles Adaway, President; Wanda Kras-Chaney, Director Community Services; and Past President Harrison Gregg, Jr.; rear row – Mike Baker, treasurer; Dareus Coyle, Director Vocational Services; and Hal Finberg, President Elect and Jim Payne, Asst. Dist. governor. Last year the Club returned over $30,000 to the community to such organizations as Fort Bend Arc, Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Fort Bend Women’s Shelter, Project Smile, Dolly Parton Library books for children ages 1-5, and Missouri City Police Department, to name a few.

Credit card fraud lands man in prison for 20 years Osdanay Gascon, a counterfeit credit card manufacturer, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on June 20, by Judge Chad Bridges of the 240th District Court.

Gascon, a 37 year-old Houston-area man, was sentenced for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and for Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, both first-degree felonies.

Gascon was one of more than two dozen people involved in a large scale identity theft and credit card fraud organized crime ring that operated in the Houston area between 2011 and 2013. Gascon pled guilty to the

charges on May 9, 2016 and requested the court assess his punishment.

According to Assistant District Attorney Abdul Farukhi, Gascon worked with several individuals to buy stolen credit card and customer information, manufacture counterfeit credit cards, and use the counterfeit cards to make purchases at several local retailers.

Merchants affected by this crime included grocery, department, and warehouse stores.

Testimony from a representative of a major retailer revealed that their company suffered credit card fraud losses of more than $100,000 a week.

Eduardo Lopez (Austin) and Allen Watson (Elkins) were among the 30 honorees.

Gascon’s group was responsible for causing more than $300,000 in credit card fraud losses at one retailer alone.

The State presented evidence that committing credit card fraud crimes was a way of life for Gascon.

Court records showed Gascon’s criminal conduct dated back to 2011 when Gascon was placed on five years of probation for possessing and using over 30 fraudulent credit cards to buy gift cards and electronics at retailers in Arkansas.

Between 2011 and 2013, Gascon, while on probation in See CARD, Page 2

At-Large Councilmembers Mary Joyce and Himesh Gandhi

21 FBISD seniors receive Indo-American Charity Foundation Scholarships

The Indo-American Charity Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 30 deserving high school graduates, including 21 Fort Bend ISD seniors representing nine high schools.

The scholarship recipients were selected based on their grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, personal essay, letters of recommendation and financial need. This is the third year that the IACF has supported FBISD students.

FBISD seniors receiving 2016 IACF scholarships (listed by campus) include: •Austin High School – Eduardo Lopez, Lauren Robertson, Ava Sanjana •Clements High School – Daniel Wang, Han Wen Zhang •Dulles High School – Kathryn Carrabine, Victoria Levin, Perla Macias, Ariel Nguyen •Elkins High School – Allen Watson •Hightower High School – Oluwafunto Amy Bola Akindona, Jada Ceasar, Susmitha Mahankali

(recipient of the IACF’s highest award, the David Raj Scholarship), English Pratt, La’Tayra Watts •Marshall High School – Mohogany Antoine, Samitra Baldon •Ridge Point High School – Rhian

Collier •Travis High School – Lauren Freemount •Willowridge High School – Javier Cervantes, Lapria Oppenhammer

From Dulles High School are scholarship recipients (from left) Ariel Nguyen, Perla Macias, Victoria Levin and Kathryn Carrabine.

Dr. Terry Sheneman, left, FBISD College and Career Readiness Coordinator,Jada Ceasar (Hightower), Javier Cervantes (WillowHightower High School seniors English Pratt and La’Tayra Watts. ridge) and Victoria Levin (Dulles).

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WCJC selects excellence award recipients NEWS Wharton County Junior •Robin Nealy – Instructor of ribbon. The names, titles, and colleges of all award recipients College instructors are being English recognized for their dedica- •Victoria Schultz – Instructor of will be included in the event’s Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tion booklet. and commitment to their Human Services NISOD Executive Director particular fields of study by •Celine Siewert – Instructor of Earns an “A” Grade for Patient Safety the Dr. Edward Leach said his orNational Institute of Staff Accounting Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital once again earned an “A” for patient safety in the Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score ratings program.

The Hospital Safety Score is an elite designation from The Leapfrog Group that sets the highest standards for patient safety in the United States.

They assign letter grades to hospitals based on how well they protect patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections while in the hospital.

Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety Score uses performance measures from a broad range of government and industry organizations, including the American Hospital Association, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others.

More than 2,500 U.S. hospitals are rated twice each year on 30 measures of publicly available safety data. It

is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer-reviewed, fully transparent and, for the first time, includes five measures of patient-reported experience with the hospital, as well as two of the most common infections, Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Houston Methodist Sugar Land was one of 798 hospitals nationwide — less than onethird of those surveyed — to earn an “A” grade in survey results released recently.

“Avoidable deaths in hospitals should be the number one concern of our health care leaders. Hospitals that earn an ‘A’ from Leapfrog are leaders in saving lives, and we commend them and urge their continued vigilance,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s ongoing patient safety efforts include the development of detailed protocols and best practices focusing on a wide-range of

safety risks, along with indepth training, ongoing communication and regularly scheduled audits, to ensure that staff members are aware of — and are following — proper safety processes.

“Patient safety is central to our mission, and we are proud of our results,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

“Our success depends on the daily actions of our physicians, nurses, technicians and other staff members, and our ‘A’ grade from the Hospital Safety Score survey shows that we are making a very real difference in keeping our patients safe while under our care.”

For more information about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or call 281.274.7500 for a physical referral.

Visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

and Organizational Development (NISOD). Eight WCJC faculty members will receive NISOD Excellence Awards at the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, scheduled for May 28-31 in Austin.

Honorees include: •Phyllis Appling – Instructor of Developmental Reading •Gary Bonewald – Instructor of EMS •John Dettling – Instructor of Biology •Rebecca McElroy – Instructor of Psychology

•Joe Waldrop – Instructor of Music/Band Director “We could not be prouder of these instructors,” said WCJC President Betty McCrohan.

“They are dedicated to the success of their students and have put in the necessary time and effort. They represent the very best of what WCJC has to offer the communities in its service area.”

Each recipient will be honored during NISOD’s annual conference in Austin, receiving a specially cast, pewter medallion hung on a burnt-orange

ganization is “honored” to be able to single out such exemplary faculty members.

“Recognizing those individuals who have contributed to student success and their colleges’ mission is something we look forward to doing each year,” Leach said. “The extraordinary work of these men and women includes not only what they do for their students and colleagues, but what they do for the communities in which they live and work. We’re honored to be able to play a part in celebrating their achievements.”

Pictured are the 2016 NISOD Award Recipients for Wharton County Junior College. Back Row, left to right, are Joe Waldrop, Instructor of Music/Band Director; John Dettling, Instructor of Biology; and Gary Bonewald, Instructor of EMS. Front row, left to right, are Phyllis Appling, Instructor of Developmental Reading; Rebecca McElroy, Instructor of Psychology; Victoria Schulz, Instructor of Human Services; Robin Nealy, Instructor of English; and Celine Siewert, Instructor of Accounting. court hearing. Gascon returned he would receive probation. to the United States two years The State argued that Gascon From Page 1 later using a fake ID and re- knew of the consequences of Arkansas, traveled to numerous sumed his counterfeit card op- his actions, had several opporcities in Louisiana and Texas to eration in Colorado. In January tunities to stop his criminal concontinue to commit credit card 2015, Gascon was arrested at a duct, and chose to be a career fraud. mall in Broomfield, Colorado criminal.

In 2013, a task force com- possessing over 40 counterfeit “Today law enforcement, prised of officers from the card accounts. prosecutors, and Judge Bridges Houston Police Department, Gascon testified at the hear- have sent a message to all crimFort Bend County Sheriff’s Of- ing and stated that he used the inals that credit card fraud is a fice, Texas Department of Pub- counterfeit cards to support his crime that doesn’t pay,” said lic Safety, and United States Se- six children. In his defense, lead prosecutor Abdul Farukhi. cret Service began surveillance and in a disclosure that obviAssistant District Attorneys of members of Gascon’s orga- ously backfired, Gascon asked Abdul Farukhi and Scott Carnized crime ring. In March of the court for a lenient sentence penter prosecuted the case. At2013, search warrants were ex- because he had committed the torney Harris Wood Jr repreecuted on Gascon’s residences crimes with the expectation that sented the defendant. where law enforcement found evidence of wire transfers sent to the Ukraine to purchase stolen credit card numbers. Gascon was also found with counterfeit card manufacturing equipment and over 150 counterfeit credit cards.

Gascon was arrested and indicted in 2013, but posted bail and fled the country before his

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News Quail Valley Gold Course operations ‘stabilized’

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Missouri City Manager Anthony Snipes has presented his 2016 budget to city council and like most things it contains some good and bad regarding the city’s ownership and management of Quail Valley Golf Course (QVGC).

The city took over the course and its assorted amenities in 2010 and since then it has been an up and down experience that depends a lot on the weather.

Snipes said a change in the golf rate structure, a partnership with a third party tee time provider and focusing on special events has increased business in almost all areas of the operation. Nevertheless, the city is expecting only a small increase of $805 in revenues for the fiscal year (FY) 2016-17 budget.

The city manager said the general focus for the 2016-17 fiscal year budget, which begins on June 30, will be to maintain or increase the number of golf rounds played, look for more ways to reduce cost of goods in the food and beverage departments and improve customer value.

The down side and something Missouri City can’t do a whole lot about is fewer people are playing golf these days.

Snipes pointed out in his proposed budget that “the golf industry … is seeing a declin-

ing or stagnant rounds of golf played.”

With that in mind, Snipes plans to focus on advertising for golf rounds and banquets and events and make the City Centre a focal point for younger, financially stable families who now also live around the golf course. Besides advertising, the city plans to charge a lower fee for golf rounds played in the afternoon, twilight and super twilight.

Of all the departments it takes to run the course and food services, the Operations Department is the largest revenue producer of all because it takes in the green fees.

Revenues are driven by the number of rounds played and the fees charged. The department’s largest expenses are employees, office supplies, course maintenance, bank and credit card fees for golfers and a percentage of operational utilities.

Operations Department revenues for the new budget are estimated at $1,381,968 with expenses of $1,474,068 for a net operational loss of $92,100. The largest operations’ cost is maintenance, which includes all the numerous trees on the course.

Losses are recovered through various other golf departments.

The number of golf rounds estimated for fiscal year (FY) 16 are 55,075. Twenty-five days

are estimated to be lost to the weather and is based on the past six-year average.

Golf carts are one of the largest departments that help recoup losses. In 2015 the Missouri City Recreation and Leisure Local Government Corp. (LGC), which oversees the course and amenities, bought 76 new carts and brought the fleet to 50 oneyear-old carts and 76 new ones.

Cart rentals prices will go up 50 cents and trail fees will increase 10 percent. Projected annual revenues are $633,009 with expenses at $265,973, which leaves a net profit of $367,036.

Another money maker is the practice range budgeted to bring in $97,294 in FY 2016 and expense $65,237 for a $32,057 profit.

Golf shop merchandise also makes a profit for the LGC. Thanks to more tournaments being held, revenues are up and expected to be $235,080 with expenses at $224,884 for a net profit of $10,195.

Snipes said, “Significant improvements have been made in all food and beverage departments.”

The Bluebonnet Grille “has a niche of small groups that come in during the week” to play games and eat. Promotional nights -- Music on the Patio, Friday Fish, Karaoke -- have also been added and are popular

so more are planned.

The city manager said the key to the Bluebonnet Grille making a profit is controlling expenses and also largely depends on the number of golf rounds played.

In FY 2015 people eating in the Grille spent $8.04 on average compared to 33 cents on average in FY 2014. Projected revenues for FY 2016 are $418,937 with estimated expenses at $408,797 for a net profit of $10,141.

The City Centre, Snipes said, has continued to grow in popularity since it opened in 2013.

Advertising it in numerous venues played a big role in its growth and will continue to, he said.

“The overall financial goals of the facility is to provide a much leaner structure for cost controls versus the Grille and provide a much lower cost of goods sold.”

Revenues for the Banquet and Event Department are estimated to be $772,159 in the FY 2016 budget. Expenses are budgeted at $760,146 for a net profit of $12,013.

The beverage cart on a golf course is a must and also brings in a profit because it sells low cost items at a substantial mark up.

Fiscal year 2015 revenues were budgeted at $130,199 versus expenses of $110,058 and resulted in a net profit of

Stafford: Endless debate on ending debate

By BARBARA FULENWIDER A Stafford CIty Council agenda item aimed at reducing the time council spends in its meetings did just the opposite.

The council meeting took almost four hours. The one item accounted for 1 hour and 21 minutes of the total. It took the longest to vote on at their June 15 meeting.

Time appears to be the essence for some Stafford City Council members. In a 4-3 vote this past May they passed a ruling aimed at shortening city council meetings. Because it has had the opposite effect, Mayor Pro Tem Ken Mathew brought forth another plan.

He began introducing it by

Rodney Griffin elected to Texas Democratic Party executive committee

Rodney Griffin of Missouri City was re - elected to the Texas Democratic Party Executive Committee in San Antonio, Texas last week.

Griffin associated with The Texas Leadership Council Hillary For America, came away elected as a national delegate also.

“I will be honored to cast my vote for the first woman standard bearer for a major US political party,” Griffin said.

The executive committee governs the state party between conventions.

“I want to congratulate newly elected Toni Middleton Lewis for the committee.

I look forward to partnering with her for the good of the state and our district,” Griffin added.

Griffin has a two year term and represents over eight hundred thousand constituents in a two county senatorial district, Fort Bend and Harris.

saying, “We are the exception now to other cities. Our meetings are longer” than they were before new rules were adopted.

“I have a problem with meeting after midnight. I think we should go back to the old way.

I think there’s utter confusion now.”

He also said he doesn’t like the fact that each council member is asked twice to say something and are called on to speak based on their seniority on council. He concluded by saying, “it is incumbent on all of us to finish by 11 p.m.”

Mathew said he wants the mayor to read the agenda item, then council hears the presentation of the item with no comment or interruption by council members. After that council may ask questions but may not make comments. Then the public speaks and council members who wish to make comments may. When all have their say, a motion is made, and if seconded, there can be more discussion until they vote on the motion.

After Mathew finished explaining to council what he thought might cure the problems he wants to correct, Mayor Leonard Scarcella reminded all he had voted against council’s current rules and “believes it’s totally political and not aimed at anything.”

There was one audience

member still in attendance at the start of the item and he clearly supported Scarcella’s take on the entire subject. He first thanked the mayor “for getting all the community together” and said he supported the new rules when he initially read them but no longer does.

He said, “After seeing it (council in action) today, I felt there wasn’t a proper debate.

Going in order isn’t a proper debate. The five minute limit to comment often isn’t enough.

There needs to be more than a five-minute discussion.”

When the speaker finished, the mayor said, “’I’ve expressed my consternation.” He then asked the city’s attorney, Art Pertile, if the new rules would pertain only to the regular city council meeting and Pertile said yes. The attorney went on to say council could repeal the ordinance or amend it, tweak it or keep it as is.

Councilman Cecil Willis spoke and as usual passed the test of distinguished senior councilman. He thanked Mathew “for bringing this forward” and then said, “What they (those who voted in favor) didn’t put in is that everyone takes their five minutes of discussion. When you put restraints on people elected to represent the public, it’s not good. It’s a disservice to ourselves and the citizens.

“It’s one of the worst decisions this council has ever made since the first (Stafford city) council was convened.

We need to restrain ourselves.”

He went on to say the facts are the facts and council members need to get those out to the public.

“We have different ways of speaking and projecting. We are who we are. If you’re not going to repeal this then we better follow our own rules. If we don’t, what will the public think of us when we pass rules for them. I encourage all of us to vote to repeal this ordinance.”

Council Wen Guerra said all he wants to do is “compress information. All I have to do is hear something one time. I come here prepared, read all the background information. I think it (current council rules) can be tweaked.” He went on to say, “Things change, they evolve and we move forward.

Today’s a new day. I stand firm with the decision to keep the rules.”

Councilman A.J. Honore said he supports the rules council previously adopted on how long they can talk and in what order they can do so.

“Because we don’t follow the rules we leave at three or four in the morning. We don’t have the discipline to follow rules so we are here late. We can See DEBATE, Page 4

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$20,141. For the 2016 budget, Snipes said the expenses will be broken out differently to more accurately represent the actual costs associated with the beverage cart department.

The general administrative department of the golf course and eateries covers all costs not easily allocated to individual departments. There are no revenues to this department. Expenses are budgeted at $358,678.

Snipes ended his budget summary by saying operations at the Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre have stabilized.

Management is now able to concentrate on how to grow revenues and change with the developing community around it.

This has been a difficult process in the past given the amount of change that has happened in a short period of time.

All capital expenditures are included in the city’s capital improvement plan starting in FY 2016. The LGC, which oversees the golf course and City Centre, etc., budgeted $3,668,647 for revenues and $3,667,842 for expenses, which nets $805.

In FY 2014 golf revenues totaled $2,241,497, increased in FY 2015 to $2,372,884 and for FY 2016 are projected to total $2,347,351. Food and beverage revenues came in at $1,207,824 in FY 2014 and $1,311,669 in FY 2015. They are projected

to be $1,321,296 in this year’s budget.

The costs of golf merchandise is 77 percent of the golf course’s total costs. Costs for food and liquor amount to 35 percent of LGC revenues. The percentage of sales are split with operations at 62 percent, golf carts 25 percent, practice range four percent, and merchandise nine percent.

Food and beverage costs split per percentage of sales are Grille with 31 percent; banquets and events, 59 percent and beverage cart 10 percent. Utilities costs split by department percentage of revenues are golf 67 percent and food and beverage 33 percent.

After six years in the golf business that included lots of rocky weather, the course is still alive and well. It has proved to be a wise business investment for the city from the standpoint that Quail Valley homes were losing value because the previous golf course owner was allowing his investment to wither and die. After the city took over the course and adjacent golf facilities, Quail Valley home values and sales turned around. The result is the golf course is no longer a blight but instead has become a draw. Even though it it may not be a big money maker for the city yet it is a prized amenity for all to enjoy.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELEASE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT CITY OF SUGAR LAND PROGRAM YEAR 2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF CDBG FUNDS A public hearing will be held to give all Sugar Land residents an opportunity to voice opinions on the Program Year (PY) 2016 Annual Action Plan for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and proposed projects for the upcoming program year. We would like to hear your comments on how we should prioritize programs for the coming year and how we plan to spend CDBG funding.

Each year, the City of Sugar Land drafts an Annual Action Plan that prioritizes the use of CDBG funds. A draft of the PY 2016 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review and comment beginning June 20, 2016 through July 19, 2016. The draft plan may be found on the City website www.sugarlandtx.gov and in the City Secretary Office, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

In addition, the City will host a public hearing to further explain the CDBG process and solicit comments and feedback from residents concerning the proposed activities. Comments will be taken into consideration for any changes to the draft plan before submittal to HUD. All attendees are invited to speak on the subject of CDBG at the public hearing on: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 6:00 PM Imperial Park Recreation Center 234 Matlage Way Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Residents may also send comments to the City of Sugar Land Environmental & Neighborhood Services Department, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 or P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77487 0110. Residents may also fax their comments to the City at (281) 275-2771. All comments must be received by the end of the comment period on July 19, 2016 in order to be considered and included within the City’s Annual Action Plan.

CDBG Program Background The national objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderateincome persons. Eligible activities include but are not limited to: public facility construction and improvements; handicapped accessibility; operational funding for non-profit agencies servicing primarily low and moderate income persons; rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing; housing development assistance; enforcement of city codes; clearance and demolition; infrastructure improvements; business development and job creation activities. Not less than 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low and moderateincome persons.

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

Note: In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact Stacie Henderson at (281) 275 2170 or by FAX at (281) 275-2771.

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OPINION

Appeal to the Right and Left to come to the Middle To my friends on the Left… and the RightI’ve been searching for something to post that might help change the tone of social media after the recent events in Orlando and the post that followed. My thoughts go to so many places because I’m pushed to consider sides of an argument from the far extremes. If you aren’t participating in social media posts about politics please do your part at the ballot box and stop reading this. I hope you can find some peace.

As for me I will soldier on in the snake pit called Facebook where everything I read makes me sad for our nation and the course we are on right now. Every post worries me about the future my kids will be handed from my generation and my parent’s generation. This is not something new for me to feel but it grows with each day and each

Debate From Page 3 always extend the time so everyone does have more time to say what they want to.”

He suggested the mayor should read the agenda item without comments, no one should ask any questions of any citizen who spoke and not interrupt the presenter of any item. Honore pointed out that after a motion is made on an item and seconded anyone who wants may discuss or debate the item. He also said he wants no comments made after the vote is taken.

It was then Council Member Virginia Rosas’ turn to speak and she said she doesn’t agree with Mathew’s proposals and is more on the same page as Honore. She

meme about them vs us. We are failing ourselves because we refuse to listen to each other. We are failing our kids.

Perhaps you’ll take a minute to listen to me and think, maybe we can find the middle and work toward progress instead of division.

To my dear friends on the Left: We will not be banning guns. It’s a right granted by the bill of rights and you simply don’t have the votes on your side to do this today. Your best position is to seek a happy medium where everyone walks away happy. How about expansion of background laws which is supported by 90% of Americans. Let’s bring back funding for CDC research on gun violence and actually focus on mental health issues. Calling for a ban on guns shuts the other side down and prevents progress. agreed that council doesn’t follow the rules they adopted for themselves because they don’t have the discipline to follow them and agreed with Mathew about ending their meetings no later than 11 p.m.

Newly elected Councilman Don Jones said he thinks some tweaking should be done and that council should abide by the rules because without such “it would be chaotic. What Virginia is proposing and combining will serve the community and those who have to be present.”

He asked if council needs a rules committee and Willis pointed to Pertile and said, “We already have one.”

Then it was the mayor’s turn. “If we stick to simply questions,” Scarcella said. ‘that’s fine but if you put the

Gay lives, black lives, cops lives and every American life is important. We are living in pretty safe times but your rhetoric and outrage would suggest that we are not. We do need to work harder and accept that we must walk before we run. Fight these fights in local politics. Stand up for what you believe by voting for people that want to fix your community and roll up your selves and help them.

Stop shamming whatever company is taking a position that is religious. They should have that right. Freedom of speech is important and you are welcome to take your business elsewhere. There is no need to protest but you do have that right - just stop shopping there and hit their pocket books. If you protest the other side will show up and support them anyway.

Stop making people feel bad because they are success-

ful with their career. Applaud them and seek advice on how to do the same. Almost everyone who is successful loves to talk about themselves so let them and learn. It’s a win/win really and you may walk away with a friend and mentor.

To my dear friends on the Right: Conservative values mean small government. It also historically means holding to the ideals of our founders. We must not forget the separation of church and state. Jefferson, who is often referenced, fought hard to build this wall.

I’d be happy to reference documents where he does just that. Islam is a religion and we must not cast it aside. We must not allow a religion to take over the union. We left a country like that for a reason.

Gay rights is another area you use religion as a framework. Our country’s laws do not have room for this and

Willis said one reason other onus on and say that’s not a question and use the gavel, nearby city councils don’t the handwriting is on the wall. have as long a meetings is beIf you are going to cut it off cause they employ “a massive at 11 p.m. that’s fine with me staff and we don’t. Council is but what happens if you have the management team of this nine other important items to city. The final word is here and that’s who the people look go.

“The main reason they don’t to.”

Honore then said change is want the mayor to go first and then go last is so I won’t have not comfortble but it’s someany comments to rebut. It’s a times necessary. He said he way to control my comments doesn’t think council allowed as mayor or any person’s enough time on the rules comments. You don’t get to rebut even if they are personal attacks,” Scarcella said.

Mathew said, “I am disappointed in my colleagues.

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there is no harm done to anyone. The gay community has built and restored communities where open minded people supported them. They can be a great ally if you let them.

Don’t push them away from your party. Here’s a hint... It’s not contagious.

On guns. I stated where I think middle is when talking to my left friends above. I have friends from both sides and many are vocal. I don’t see Obama asking for your guns; he is asking for ideas and teamwork to do something in response. He’s had to address our nation too many times under these circumstances and Muslims are a tiny portion of the religious involved. TINY. I keep hearing you say that everyone wants your gun. I don’t. I’m happy with the right but think we can all agree that some things can be done. Ignore the small portion asking for a ban that will not pass today.

To all of my friends:

We all need to take time and understand that this nation won’t change overnight.

We have to take into consideration what was intended and how we can model this Union after the ideals our forefathers passed to us. We have to come back together as a community that opens up and talks freely amongst ourselves. Where we know our neighbors and ask what we can do to help instead of sitting on a phone passing memes while ignoring the ones we love around us. We are all guilty. Both sides, both parties. We need to build our communities back. Let’s pull the weeds of hatred and plant ideas in the youth of our nation so that they are left in a better society then the one we are currently making. We will always stand stronger United then we will divided.

before they adopted them and that each time someone speaks they don’t need to hear a rebuttal. After a motion is made there can be more comments, he reminded council.

Jones passed on the last time he was allowed to speak on the item, per council’s rules. Mathew then made his final push for adopting the amendments he proposed.

Pertile reminded council that the city’s charter is unsuual

in that it demands a public hearing on every agenda item council considers.

After Mathew’s motion to change the rules he proposed, it lost 4-3. Honore made a second motion that included everything he and Rosas wanted. The second motion won 4-3. The mayor, Willis and Mathew supported the first motion and opposed the second.

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Both Gracepoint Homes’ and Toll Brothers’ models in Sienna’s gated neighborhood of Fox Bend will have champagne and French macarons for those touring the well-appointed homes 4-7 p.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28.

The French pastries will be prepared by Houston-based Macaron by Patisse, a French boutique recently featured on CNBC’s “Billion Dollar Buyer.”

“These elegant homes promise fine living, so what better way to welcome discerning guests than with a taste of Parisian glamour,” said Christen Johnson, senior vice president of marketing for Sienna Plantation.

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 11th day of April, 2016 by the 268111 Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV223570 in favor of the PlaintiffWeston Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $14,635.57 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 2nd day of May, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Jeffray R. Alter and Maria P. Alter, AKA M. P. Alter had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of July, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FIFTEEN (15), IN BLOCK SEVENTEEN (17), OF WESTON LAKES, SECTION (7), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 9301A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4602 WESTON DRIVE, FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $361,790.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being July 11, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469.

We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on December 22, 2015. It ears cause number 15-DCV-228755 and is styled: Appeal Properties, LLC vs Green Point Servicing, Arlando Jacobs, Jacorp Industries, Inc., Dorothy CdC Winston Cook, and Lyndon Delk.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: TIMOTHY M MCDANIEL IRELAN MCDANIEL 440 LOUISIANA STREET SUITE 1800 HOUSTON TX 77002 713-222-7666 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THAT GREENPOINT LOAN SERVICING AND ARLANDO JACOBS, ARE LIABLE TO APPEAL PROPERTIES FOR FRAUD, STATUTORY FRAUD, AND RECORDING A FRAUDULENT LIEN ON THE PROPERTY WHICH IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW: LOT 14, IN BLOCK 3 OF WOODSTREAM, SECTION ONE, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 28, PG 3 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 25th day of May, 2016.

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Himesh Gandhi named Equity Shareholder at RMWBH law firm

WCJC waives out-of-district fees for dual credit students Wharton County Junior College will soon offer a financial incentive for out-of-district dual credit students.

For the Fall 2016 semester, WCJC will waive the out-of-district fee for dual-credit students. That translates to a significant cost savings when considering that out-of-district dual credit students will now pay only about $334 per three credit hour course instead of the usual $487.

“The Board of Trustees approved this waiver as a means of providing more students with educational opportunities,” said WCJC President Betty McCrohan. “We want to reach as many students as we can and offer the cost savings families so desperately need.”

In-district dual credit students living within the WCJC tax district boundaries of Wharton County ISDs and Needville ISD currently do not pay tuition. They do pay fees. Those fees, however, are less than the charges assessed to out-of-district students. These students pay approximately $223 per three credit hour course.

For more information on tuition and fees and the dual-credit program, visit the college’s website at: www.wcjc.edu

First United Methodist Church presents Phillip Chaffin in concert

Houston-area real estate attorney Himesh Gandhi has been promoted to equity shareholder at the Texas law firm Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC. Based in the firm’s Fort Bend County office in Sugar Land, Mr. Gandhi joined Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey as a shareholder in 2013. Committed to community involvement, he also is a Sugar Land City Councilman, a position he has held since 2012 when he became the youngest at-large council member in city history at age 35. He recently won re-election to his third two-year term.

“We are pleased to make Himesh an equity shareholder in our firm. His service and hard work for our clients in real estate acquisitions, commercial transactions and other

legal matters is outstanding, and his community involvement is clearly impressive,” says Marc Markel, shareholder and founding member of the firm.

Mr. Gandhi is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His primary focus is in real estate, construction, acquisitions, commercial disputes, finance and general corporate matters.

Mr. Gandhi earned his law degree at Houston School of Law, formerly known as South Texas College of Law, after securing a BBA from Houston Baptist University.

In addition to serving as Sugar Land City Council member, he is a board member of The Arc of Fort Bend County, which advocates for individuals with developmen-

Gandhi tal disabilities. Mr. Gandhi also has served on the boards of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and Child Advocates of Fort Bend. Last year, Mr. Gandhi was selected to the Houston Business Journal’s prestigious 40 under 40 list of outstanding young leaders.

“It is an honor to be a member of the excellent leadership team at Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey,” Mr. Gandhi says. “I look forward to continuing to assist the firm’s clients and further growing our business.”

Roberts Market Weinberg Butler Hailey PC is committed to providing an enhanced level of service to our clients seeking counsel in professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, labor and employment, energy arbitration, appeals, community association law, and corporate and real estate transactions.

The firm has offices in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Fort Bend County. To learn more, please visit http:// www.rmwbhlaw.com/.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 26, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in July, 2016, 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 The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Methodist State of Texas, to-wit:

Church presents in concert, vocalist Phillip Chaffin, who appeared on broadway and numerous shows, including King David, On the Town and Oklahoma. Phillip began his career as a vocalist with Ray Conniff and his orchestra. In recent years, he has released four albums to much critical success. The concert will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m in the church Chapel of the Resurrection, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City. FUMC is located at 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City...cross street, Murphy road. As always, FUMC concerts are free to the public, due to generous donations of Patrons of the Arts, although love donations graciously accepted. For more information, please call 281-499-3502 or email Friendsofthe arts@comcast.net.

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$140,160.00

$19,600.00

005701850000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. EMMA 3.0 ACRES INTEREST INTO 11.717 8 JEAN HAYES, AKA EMMA ACRES, MORE OR LESS, NORTH ROBINSON HAYES, ET AL CORNER LT 19, KENDALL, VOL MAY 12, 2016 11, PG 423*

$18,340.00

$3,700.00

14-DCV217748 03/18/16

660000003130090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. DOMINGO SANDOVAL, JR., ET 7 AL MAY 12, 2016

LT13, BLK 3, ROSEDALE ADDN, VOL 393, PG 86*

$16,800.00

$6,000.00

4

15-DCV224276 03/29/16

LT 13, BLK 5, SEC 1, BRAZOS VALLEY, VOL 371, PG 142*

$300.00

$300.00

5

15-DCV224276 03/29/16

186501005013090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 HOUSTON COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG MAY 12, 2016 ABUSE FKA HOUSTON REGIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM, INC. 186501005014090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 HOUSTON COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG MAY 12, 2016 ABUSE FKA HOUSTON REGIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM, INC.

LT 14, BLK 5, BRAZOS VALLEY, SEC 1, VOL 371, PG 142

$300.00

$300.00

14-DCV215024 03/18/16

009500000068090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LUPE 6 O. GUTIERREZ, AKA LUPE ORTEGA GUTIERREZ, ET AL MAY 12, 2016

2

14-DCV216490 03/29/16

3

1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BARNABAS WICKSON SURV, ABST 95, LT 17, EXHIBIT A, CLERK'S FILE # 9213934*

(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, May 26, 2016 Constable R. L. Ramirez Fort Bend County, Texas

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II SEC. 2-56 AND 2-91 FOR USES WITHIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY City Council Public Hearing: 6:00 p.m., July 19, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in proposed amendments to the Development Code Chapter 2, Article II adding provisions for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirement for uses within the Business Office (B-O) Neighborhood Business (B-1), General Business (B-2), and Restricted Industrial (M-1) Districts for new non-residential development when directly abutting residential single-family development.

Details on the Development Code amendment may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be available on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos” City Council no later than Friday, July 15, 2016.

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20 face charges of child porn, solicitation

A multi-agency effort aimed at perpetrators who seek sex with children or possess child pornography reaped 20 men who were arrested in connection with Operation Broken Heart.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office operation was part of a larger Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce initiative to identify and arrest persons engaging in the online sexual exploitation of children.

In the Fort Bend County stings, operations were conducted from April 11 through April 13 and May 4 through May 6. Nineteen perpetrators were arrested during the Fort Bend County operation. Among those 19, several stand out.

Johnny Lee Hidrogo, 55, of Houston was booked in April for Online Solicitation of a Minor. He was found to be working at a children’s clothing donation drop site in Fort Bend County and came to the task force’s attention after a concerned parent notified law enforcement personnel that he was communicating improperly with their child. Brad Bostick, 46, of Needville has three charges of Possession of Child Pornography. He is a former reserve for the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office deputy. Nelson Lainez, 28, of Houston was arrested after communicating with an undercover investigator and arranged to meet for the purposes of paying to have sex with a young child. John Davila, 34, of Mount Vernon, Texas, is a volunteer fireman and works in the oil and gas industry. He had bonds totaling $70,000 and he posted bond and is out of jail. Elias Castro, 35, of Houston, was on parole for a few months when he solicited an undercover investigator he believed to be a child for sex. Others arrested all face charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor and Attempted Sexual Assault of a Child: Ali Polani, 20, of Sugar Land, has bonds totaling $45,000; he bonded out; Joseph Gilliland, 37, of Rosenberg, has bonds totaling $30,000; he bonded out; Austin Longoria, 25, of Missouri City, has bonds totaling $40,000; he remains in custody; Frank Tucker, 26, of Houston, has bonds totaling $40,000; he remains in custody; Tate Telschow, 22, of Katy, has bonds totaling $70,000; he bonded out; Julian Mendez, 27, of San Benito, has bonds totaling $70,000; he remains in custody; Naheem Kokhandwala, 27, of Stafford, has bonds totaling $80,000; he bonded out; David Smith, 28, of Austin, bonds totaling $80,000; he remains in custody; Jeremy Eisennacher, 34, of Houston, has bonds totaling $80,000; he remains in custody; Daryl Railsback, 20, of Katy, has bonds totaling $80,000; he remains in custody; Jose Gonzalez, Jr., 26, of Katy, has bonds totaling $75,000; he bonded out; Bernardo Ramirez-Arevalo, 29, of Houston, has bonds totaling $75,000; he bonded out; and Adan Reyna, 26, of Houston, has bonds totaling $75,000; he bonded out.

Acct # Order Issue Date

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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Meadows Lakes FC • $485,000 • 5/31/2/2

Lake Pointe • $468,800 • 3/31/2/2

SOLD

Meadows Place•Meadow Crest•4/2.5/2 Meadows Place•Bloomington• 3/2/2 Meadows Place • Blair Meadow • 4/2/2

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SOLD

$269,000

$179,000

SOLD

$189,000 $189,000

Meadows Place • Alston • 3/2.5/2 Meadows Place • River Meadow • 3/2/2 Meadows Place • Scottsdale • 4/2/2

$225,000 REDUCED

$218,000

No. 16-CPR-029216 Notice of Appointment of Kayla Kennedy Nimmo Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of June, 2016, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Linda Carlene Kennedy, Deceased, were issued to Kayla Kennedy Nimmo, Independent Executor of the Estate of Linda Carlene Kennedy, Deceased, by the County Court at Law No. Two (2) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause No. 16-CPR-029216 pending upon the Docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time prescribed by law at the address of the said Kayla Kennedy Nimmo, Independent Executor, being as shown below: Kayla Kennedy Nimmo 9310 South Fitzgerald Way Missouri City, Texas 77459

$178,000

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND THE IMPACT FEE FOR THE LAKE OLYMPIA PARKWAY EXTENSION SERVICE AREA; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-16-25 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on June 20, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary

CSJ: 2105-01-036 PARCEL: 12A Part 1 & Part 2 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § TO: THE UNKNOWN SHAREHOLDERS OF TEXAS SALT COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, A CANCELLED DELAWARE CORPORATION, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACK L. BENNETT, deceased, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown; EVELYN Hoop BENNETT whose whereabouts are unknown, and if deceased, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN HOOP BENNETT, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown.

You are each hereby notified that a hearing will be held at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issuance hereof, that is to say Monday, the 11th day of July, 2016, and at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Dr., Richmond, TX 77469 to assess the damages of the owner of the property being condemned.

The State of Texas filed a Petition for Condemnation with the Judge of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Fort Bend County, Texas, on the 24th day of February, 2016, in Cause No. 16-CCV-056790 which is styled The State of Texas v. Raymond Hugh Goodrich, Et Ux, Et Al. The Plaintiff is the State of Texas. The Defendants are: THE UNKNOWN SHAREHOLDERS OF TEXAS SALT COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, A CANCELLED DELAWARE CORPORATION, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACK L. BENNETT, deceased, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown; EVELYN HOOP BENNETT whose whereabouts are unknown, and if deceased, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN HOOP BENNETT, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown, and, if any of them be deceased, their respective heirs and legal representatives, if any; RAYMOND HUGH GOODRICH; and wife, MARY MELISSA HALBERT GOODRICH; LUCY GOODRICH CHEADLE, A SINGLE WOMAN; HART LATIMER GOODRICH; and wife, AMY FIRESTONE GOODRICH; THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF ALL TRUST CREATED UNDER THE WILL OF A. J. ADAMS, JR., PROBATE No.149695 HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ARACELI GONZALEZ, and husband, ANTONIO GONZALEZ; EDWIN A. BAIZA; and wife, PATRICIA JOSSELIN LOPEZ DE BAIZA; CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION; DIANE DICKSON; and husband, CHESTER {CHET) DICKSON; SUSAN E. ANDREWS; and husband, G. RANDALL {RANDY) ANDREWS; KTRK TELEVISION, INC., A MICHIGAN CORPORATION; and FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION. The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is Samantha H. Kessler, Assistant Attorney General, P. 0. Box 12548, Austin, Texas, 78711-2548.

This suit is an eminent domain proceeding in which the State of Texas is condemning a tract ofland located in Fort Bend County, Texas, Being a total of 4.5831 acre (199,640 square feet) parcel of land situated in the Thomas Hobermaker Survey, Abstract No. 191 of Fort Bend County, Texas; said 4.5831 acre parcel of land being out of a 55.54 acre (calculated) residual tract out of those certain tracts described in the following deeds: 1.) Elouise Adams Nazro to Jane Adams Jones (deceased) and Julia H. Adams, 50% interest recorded in Volume 819, page 510, Fort Bend County Deed Records (F.B.C.D.R.), dated January 6, 1979; 2.) Hart Latimer Goodrich, Independent Administrator of Jane Adams Jones Estate to Raymond Hugh Goodrich 1/3 interest, Lucy Goodrich Cheadle 1/3 interest, Hart Latimer Goodrich 1/3 interest, 50% interest in called 68.88 acres, recorded under Fort Bend County clerk’s File (F.B.C.C.F.) No. 1999082935, Official Public Records of Fort Bend County (O.P.R.F.B.C.) dated September 10, 1999; 3.) Last Will and Testament of A. J. Adams, Jr. a/k/a Andrew Jackson Adams, Jr., to Julia Harrison Adams, wife, Ruth B. Adams a/k/a Ruth Adams Bronz, Elouise Adams, a/k/a Elouise Adams Cooper, and Andrew Jackson Adams, III, recorded in Volume 1237, Page 404, Official Records Fort Bend County (O.R.F.B.C.) dated January 24, 1978; said 4.5831 also being out of Lots 1 through 31, and Lot 35, of the A. J. Adams & Bro Subdivision, recorded in Volume 1, Page 11, Plat Records of Fort Bend County such property being fully described in Exhibit “A” of Plaintiff ’s Petition for Condemna- tion filed under the above-referenced cause number.

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

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

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

ISSUED this 25th day of May, 2016.

SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS Dale Kelley Pamela Allen Rondrick Jenkins

Long Meadow Farms•$269,500•4/31/2/2

Riverstone SL • $694,550 • 3/2-21/2/3

PENDING

2016 State of Higher Education The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host 2016 State of Higher Education, on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club, 4100 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas.

The future of higher edu-

Dated this 20th day of June, 2016.

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

PENDING

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of May, 2016 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-217441 in favor of the Plaintiff- Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,533.42 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 9th day of June, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Martin Rodriguez and Sonia E. Rodriguez had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of July, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26, BLOCK 5, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AT VOLUME 632, PAGE 713 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $127,190.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

cation is vital to the success of our workforce. Having a skilled workforce is imperative to preserving our thriving economy and enriching our communities. In order to have a competitive workforce, the importance and affordability of post-secondary education must be at the forefront of our THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 31st day of May, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL vs. OSWALD S. CARLTON, V in Cause# 15-DCV-224463 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 1 0:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of July, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas, 7469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 3780080050360907 LOT THIRTY-SIX (36), IN BLOCK FIVE (S), OF THE GROVE, SECTION EIGHT (8), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO(S). 832/A AND 832/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 7th day of June, 2016 as the property of OSWALD SNIDER CARLTON V to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10, 132.78, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; PECAN GROVE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand and seal on this the 7th day of June, 2016.

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

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

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of April, 2016 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-213495 in favor of the Plaintiff - Mission Glen Homeowners Association, Inc Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,308.60 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 9th day of May, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Roy H. Arceneaux and Tamie T. Watson had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of July, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 77, IN BLOCK 4, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 678/A OF THE MAP/PLAT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15859 RIVERSIDE GROVE DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $131,590.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 31st day of May, 2016, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL vs. RACHEL MARIE SHELLING, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV-226659 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of July, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 81313 I 0020 160907. Lot Sixteen (1 6), in Block Two (2), of SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS, SECTION THREE-B (3-B), an addition in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat No. 20050085 of the Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Levied on the 7th day of June,2016 as the property of RACHEL MARIE SHELLING, CHARLES WALTER SHELLING JR to satisfy a judgment amounting to $33,041.07, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 10; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand and seal on this the 7th day of June, 2016.

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

minds. Through building partnerships with Chambers and local higher education institutions, an increase in the number of post-secondary degrees is attainable.

Panelists, Dr. Madeline Burillo (Houston Community College), Dr. Randy Wooten (Texas State Technical College), Dr. Robert McPherson (University of Houston-Sugar Land) and Ms. Betty McCrohan (Wharton County Junior College) will discuss the issues, accomplishments and future of higher education in Fort Bend County.

The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chairman, Jim Rice.

The mission of the Education Division is to provide a critical link between the academic and business sectors in the county by engaging community leaders to build awareness of the positive impact of education.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, July 7, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 17-003 – CONTINGENCY MEDICAL STAFFING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on April 28, 2016 in cause numbered 12-DCV-197909 styled New Territory Residential Community Assoc Inc vs. Uzma & Khaja Atalullah, in which a judgment was rendered on January 22, 2013 in favor of New Territory Residential Community Assoc Inc for the sum of Eleven Thousand One Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Eighty Nine Cents ($11,152.89); 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 31, 2016 and will on July 5, 2016, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Uzma & Khaja Atalullah to and in the following described Real Property.

LOT Thirty (30), BLOCK 1, of New Territory, Parcel C9 through C9 (Meadow Crest) an addition to FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NO. 1279-A and 1279B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of New Territory Residential Community Assoc Inc Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: July 5th, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: Deputy S Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 for Waterside Development Partial Replat No. 2, Precinct 4.

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 Alicia Ramos with South Texas Surveying Associates, Inc. at aliciar@ stsurvey.com or 281-556-6818 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of May, 2016 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #14DCV-218935 in favor of the PlaintiffFirethorne Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,266.04 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 2nd day of June, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)David Kelly had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of July, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VlZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 28214 HELMSMAN KNOLLS DR. KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77494, ALSO KNOWN AS FIRETHORNE, SECTION 9, BLOCK 3, LOT 7 (THE “PROPERTY”).

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: 5278,850.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324 CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on APRIL 27, 2016 in cause numbered 15DCV-227072 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. RAJPAL SINGH ANAND AND GINA ANAND, in which a judgment was rendered on DECEMBER 29, 2015 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars and Six Cents ($9377.06); 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 17, 2016 and will on July 5, 2016 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of RAJPAL SINGH ANAND and GINA ANAND to and in the following described Real Property LOT THIRTY-THREE(33), IN BLOCK THREE(3) OF LEXINGTON MEADOWS, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO(S). 1237/B AND 1238/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 17303 LANTANA DR. SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services 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: JULY 5 2016 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

INDEPENDENT • JUNE 29, 2016 • Page 7

FILM REVIEW: Free State of Jones Based on a true story. Historically, this tale was news to me. A group of poor farmers, Confederate deserters, and runaway slaves banded together by hiding out in the swamps of Mississippi during the Civil War. This odd group of humans became hundreds with pistols and rifles and they were extremely resentful of the Confederate soldiers who were commandeering their corn, pigs, and other personal property to keep the war funded.

The classic fight between the haves and the have nots.

As I mentioned, I’ve never heard of this aspect of the Civil War and the brutal phase of Reconstruction, but seeing folks push back when they are bullied and browbeat is understandable human nature.

Thus, the Free State of Jones was born. Its leader was New-

ton Knight capably portrayed

by Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey.

The “Jones” part of the name comes from Jones

County, Mississippi. “Leave us alone or we’ll shoot you between the eyes.”

Knight began his trek in October 1862 as a nurse for

the South as he witnessed the brutality of war. In one of the opening scenes when Knight is introduced, McConaughey’s facial intensity

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RUDOLFO ARlAS, AKA RUDOLFO ARIAS SR, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV223721 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 5th day of July, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1; GEO: 6600000041900907 LOT NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF ROSEDALE ADDITION, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 393 ON PAGE &5 OF THE DEED RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 8th day of June, 2016 as the property of RUDOLFO ARIAS AKA RUDOLFO ARIAS, SR to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,851.17, representing delinquent taxes, penalties; interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

and stare astounded me as he carried an injured soldier to safety.

This powerful scene occurred about five minutes into the movie, and I was thrilled to see an actor at the top of his game and sat back in my theatre chair with the confidence that a memorable film was about to unfurl.

Unfortunately for Director Gary Ross, he allowed McConaughey to slip back into mediocrity for the remainder of the movie. Not that McConaughey was a slacker, but this performance will not be his gateway to a second Oscar.

This distinctive story of neighbors fighting and killing the local military in Mississippi, USA, during the years of 1862-1876 is an important historical account and I trusted Ross and McConaughey were telling me the truth. The movie seemed to be realistic and believable. The costumes, hair, beards, bombs, and bullets rang true. McConaughey’s

scraggly beard and hair were fascinating and a wise choice

by Ross.

His voice, so loved by Lincoln, the cars not the President, is McConaughey’s special gift that has magically transformed him into a struggling patient with AIDS in “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) or as a Confederate deserter who is a reluctant leader. Alright, alright, alright.

Congrats to Gugu MbathaRaw as Rachel the courageous, beautiful slave girl and Mahershala Ali as the tortured Moses. Ali is Renton Danton of “House of Cards.”

I wanted this film to be the second “Gone With the Wind” but it was more like “Gone in a Mississippi Swamp” with too much mud and water and not enough of that dominance and determination when Director Ross was setting the stage with the war as the backdrop.

Rock ‘n Roll.

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Therefore, on the 9th day of June, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) Augusta Williams and Rhonda Williams had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of July, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12, BLOCK 7, OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION V, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDES 669A, 668B AND 669A IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $114,290.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

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So when I had the pleasure of driving a RX 350 I was prepared to enormously like it and I do. It has an improved ride, smarter looking interior, is comfortble and has plenty of power. The RX retails for $41,900 and with numerous options came to $53,680.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/ or Order of Sale issued on the 3rd day of May, 2016 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-214491 in favor of the Plaintiff- Mission Glen Homeowners Association, Inc Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,820.88 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 5th day of July, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)Bennie Brazell III and Janice M. Brazell, AKA Janice Willims Brazell had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 5th day of July, 2016 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FIVE (5), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 565/B AND 566/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY; MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15630 SCHUMANN LANE, HOUSTON, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $118,060.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy V. Martin Deputy Constable #1324

LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE OPENING DATE OF July 12, 2016 AT 2:00 p.m.

Sealed RESPONSES for the provision qualifications for a Medical Director for Missouri City Fire and Rescue.

RSQ # 17-006 Medical Director for Missouri City Fire and Rescue Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the Bid name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on July 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED REZONING OF 6.26 ACRES FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TELFAIR WESCOTT COMMERCIAL City Council Public Hearing 6:00 p.m., July 19, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed rezoning of 6.26 acres from Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan to Planned Development (PD) District Final Development Plan for commercial property located along Wescott Avenue; identified as being a 6.26 acre portion within Alexander Hodge League Abstract 32, of the residue of a called 1651.239 acre tract conveyed to NNP-Telfair LLC in File No. 2003149525.

Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos” City Council no later than Friday, July 15, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT ZONING FROM INTERIM STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1-I) TO STANDARD SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) FOR 57.6 ACRES City Council Public Hearing 6:00 p.m., July 19, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the permanent zoning of 57.6 acres from Interim Standard SingleFamily Residential (R-1-I) to Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) for property located along Scenic Rivers Drive identified as being located in the William Stafford Survey Abstract 89 and being all of a call 57.5963 acre tract of land recorded in the name of Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC in Clerk’s File Number 2015001869.

Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos” City Council no later than Friday, July 15, 2016.

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NEWS Gus George Law Enforcement Academy holds graduation ceremony

The 32nd Class of the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. Class members shown with their instructors include, front row, from left, Kenny Nguyen, Katherine Wooldridge, Justin Willacker, Marissa Salas, Van Tan and Elizabeth Reyes; second row, Sheriff Troy E. Nehls, Sgt. Carlos Castillo, Bryan Miller, Vince Christianson, Justin Griffin, Michael Edmunds, Harold Pickens, Jonathan McCoy, Sgt. Judy Cervenka and Capt. James Burger; third row, Lt. Jim Pokluda, Matthew Schmidt, David Eliassen, Kenyel Kilgore, Christopher Reed, Cameron Cox and Sgt. Casey Schmidt.

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 Constable of said County, I have on May 19 & 25, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will on the first Tuesday in July, 2016, 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 Acct # Cause # # Judgment Date Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$202,210.00

$15,000.00

460000041009190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. H. P. NORTH 65 FT OF LT 9, BLK 7 41, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL RUSSELL, ET AL 2, PG 6 & VOL 203, PG 50* MAY 12, 2016

$900.00

$900.00

11.89 ACRES MORE OR LESS, 007600000044090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. WILLIE LEE JOHNSON PETERS J. RANDON LEAGUE, ABST 1 76, VOL 177, PG 611* (Acct# MAY 12, 2016 0076000000440901 & 0076000000440R01)

$6,480.00

$6,480.00

1

13-DCV211045 03/29/16

429803003001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ODILICHUKWU O. OKAFOR 7 MAY 12, 2016

2

14-DCV215814 03/18/16

3

15-DCV220509 03/29/16

LT 1 IN BLK 3 F KINGSBRIDGE VILLAGE, SEC 3, REC'D IN SLIDE# 2410/B*

4

15-DCV225000 03/19/16

019100000072090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. A. E. NORTH 1/2 OF LT 18 OF WEST & SCHENCK SUBD, BOYD 7 VOL 1, PG 13* MAY 12, 2016

5

15-DCV227373 03/29/16

780001001014090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 CYNTHIA ARCHER, ET AL MAY 12, 2016

LT 14, BLK 1 SWEETWATER, SEC 1, VOL 28, PG 15*

The 32nd Class of the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy was honored during graduation ceremonies held June 23, 2016 at the Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center. More than 300 people attended the event.

The 32nd class included 17 graduates, all of whom passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer Examination on their first attempt. This is the seventh year in a row where 100 percent of the class members passed the State Licensing Exam on the first attempt.

The class began Feb. 1 and concluded with graduation on June 23.

Through five months, the 17 cadets who successfully completed the program received 784 hours of training. Subjects included the Penal Code, Arrest Search and Seizure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Police Driving, Firearms Training, Traffic Stops, Criminal Investigations and much more.

The culmination of their training was two weeks of scenariobased training using simunitions (pistols with live paint rounds) where the cadets are put in situations and they have to react and make decisions based on their knowledge and training from the academy.

Captain James Burger, director of the academy, was the emcee for the ceremonies.

Christopher R. Reed was the Academic Achievement Award winner. Van M. Tran was the Physical Fitness Award winner of the class. Jonathan S. McCoy claimed the “David Braunholz Top Gun” Award. The award is named for the late Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Braunholz, who died in the line of duty.

Matthew Schmidt claimed the Precision Driving honor.

Class members include: Vincent E. Christianson, Cameron Cox, Michael Edmunds, David C. Eliassen, Justin Griffin, Kenyel Kilgore, Jonathan S. McCoy, Bryan W. Miller, Kenny Nguyen, Harold E. Pickens III, Christopher R. Reed, Elizabeth Reyes, Marissa A. Salas, Matthew Schmidt, Van M. Tran, Justin M. Willacker and Katherine Wooldridge.

Staff members at the academy include Academy Director James Burger, Assistant Academy Director Lt. James Pokluda, Sgt. Carlos Castillo, Sgt. Judy Cervenka and Sgt. Casey Schmidt. Academy support staff members include Dottie AllenZumwalt and Cyndi Villemaire.

Super Summer Musical Theatre Camps at Fort Bend Theatre Summer is an exciting time at Fort Bend Theatre, 2815 N. Main, Stafford, TX, thanks to the extensive selection of Musical Theatre Camps available for your children. Whether your performer loves Willy Wonka, Annie, Frozen, Les Mis, Legally Blonde, or Harry Potter Parodies, there is something for every age group at one of FBT’s summer camps. Each Musical Theatre Camp teaches acting, singing and dancing (unless noted as a non-musical) and culminates with a FREE final performance for friends and family. Best yet, each camp remains only $200.00. Come experience for yourself why Fort Bend Theatre was voted Best Theatre in Fort Bend, as it continues to offer every class taught by a degreed, experienced theatre professional, and where so many students have successfully transitioned to major motion pictures, film, TV and Broadway. Registration is available online at www.fortbendtheatre.com. For more information, please call 281-208-3333.

Treasure Island

$1,250.00

$1,250.00

$749,580.00

$47,500.00

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

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, May 19 and 25, 2016 Constable Rob Cook 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

Avast, ye landlubbers! Ye best be goin’ down to Award-Winnin’ Fort Bend Theatre to see Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate adventure of a lifetime, Treasure Island, playin’ every Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm, from July 2nd - 30th, at 2815 N Main Street in Stafford. Sixteen-year-old Jim Hawkins’ adventure begins when Billy Bones, the old sea-dog captain, admits that he holds Flint’s map that shows where treasure is hidden. Jim takes the map, eludes the pirates, and sets his course for adventure on the high seas. Aboard ship, Jim meets Long John Silver, who befriends him. But Jim quickly learns who Long John really is and what his plans are. When the pirates turn on Jim and his companions, it’s up to Jim to save his shipmates and secure the treasure! Tickets be available online for a mere $12 at www. fortbendtheatre.com, or $13 at the door! Group sales be available at 281-208-3333. Shiver me timbers, matey! We be seein’ you soon!

Sheriff issues phone scam warning Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of the perpetrator(s) involved in phone call scams.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received information that an unknown male has been contacting people by phone, claiming he works for the Sheriff’s Office. He informs the victim that he or she has failed to appear for jury service and that one of the District Judges in Fort Bend County has issued a warrant for their arrest.

When the perpetrator is told that the victim never received a summons, he tells them his records show that it was sent on April 11. He repeats their address and states they are one of a pool of 200 jurors who failed to appear. Because of that, the judge has issued an arrest warrant.

The perpetrator tells the victim he can take care of the problem if he receives money or financial information from the victim. If the victim questions him, he threatens to go to their home to arrest them and then he hangs up.

A 78-year-old female received the call Tuesday and notified the authorities about the scam.

Anyone who has information on this scam is asked to call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. - Call (281) 342-TIPS (8477) - Send a Text Message: Text FBCCS plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) -Submit Online: http://www.fortbend.crimestoppersweb. com/ Information, which leads to the apprehension and filing of charges on the suspect(s) involved, could earn you up to $5,000 cash reward.

INDEPENDENT • JULY 29, 2016 • Page 9

NEWS Sugar Land Masonic Lodge installs new oďŹƒcers

Back Row, Left to Right, Tiler Edward, J Woloch, Jr. Stewart Dane Thannoo, Secretary PM Charles Cupples, Sr. Stewart Everett Hinote, (front row) Chaplain Randy Whitaker, Jr. Warden David Berndt, Worshipful Master Aaron Tyksinski, Senior Warden John Threadgill, Treasurer Sammy Larbi. Photo by J. Baumann. “Sugar Land Masonic Lodge has a long and rich history in the Sugar Land area. From our humble beginnings, when we met in the “highest hillsâ€? also known as the top oor of an Imperial Sugar Company warehouse, to our current home at 421 Eldridge, Sugar Land Masonic Lodge has been a pillar of our community. Established in 1920, Sugar Land Masonic Lodge is comprised of Freemasons from right here in Sugar Land to all parts across the globe. We have about 200 members and are one of the fastest-growing lodges in the Greater Houston. As Freemasons, we come from all walks of life, backgrounds, and religions. The common bond that we all share is that we are good men, a belief in a Supreme Being and a desire to build better lives, families, and communities.â€?

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(Left to Right) Front Row: Laura Taylor, FBJSL President; Ann Smith, Pamela Printing; Danielle Hames, SPM Co-Chair; Jim Brown, Memorial Hermann; Jamie Hill, Pamela Printing; Patti Parish-Kaminski, absolutely! focus media; and Katie Harris, SPM Co-Chair.

Back Row: Dana Clement, SPM Board Liaison; Monica Henderson, SPM Co-Chair; Alison Haralson, SPM Co-Chair; Rebecca Hathorn, Staord Centre; Sherri Ebarb, SPM Co-Chair; and Kim Zeiner, Fort Bend Publishing.

Sugar Plum Market recognizes top sponsors The Sugar Plum Market is a great way to kick-o the holiday season in Fort Bend County, but more importantly, it’s a wonderful opportunity to give back to a number of worthy charities. “Making Spirits Brightâ€? is the theme of the 16th Annual Market, which will pay tribute to the many organizations that have beneďŹ ted from Market proceeds through the years.

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and Memorial Hermann invite the community to join them for what is sure to be another stellar event.

The Market will take place at the Staord Centre Performing Arts Theatre and Convention Center Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th.

Preview Night has been set for the evening of Thursday, No-

vember 3rd.

The 2015 Sugar Plum Market raised a record-breaking $285,000 which beneďŹ ted more than 17 charitable organizations in Fort Bend County.

In addition to the 2016 Sugar Plum Market’s title sponsor, Memorial Hermann, top sponsors to date include City of Staord, Pamela Printing, Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes, absolutely! focus media, Audi Sugar Land, Randalls, and HEB. “We’d like to say thank you to our amazing sponsors,â€? said Sugar Plum Market CoChair Danielle Hames. “FBJSL and the Sugar Plum Market are proud to partner with an outstanding group of area businesses willing to give so generously to beneďŹ t our community. They are truly ‘Mak-

ing Spirits Bright!’ We’d like to invite others to become part of this amazing event that helps support so many worthwhile causes and organizations.�

Several sponsorship and underwriting opportunities remain available. For information on sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, visit www.sugarplummarket.com or email information@sugarplummarket. com.

Sugar Plum Market tickets may be purchased beginning Sept. 1 at www.sugarplummarket.com. General Admission tickets are $12, and Preview Night tickets (limited quantity available) are $75. General Admission tickets may also be purchased at local Randalls stores beginning October 1st and at the door on Market days.

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Happy Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July from the office Fort Bend County of State Rep. Rick Judge Bob Hebert Miller (R) Dist. 26

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Independence Day!

Grady Prestage Andy Meyers Commissioner Commissioner Pct. 2 Pct. 3 Fort Bend County Fort Bend County Wishing all a Happy Happy Independence Independence Day Day

Never Forget Freedom Is Not Free

Happy Fourth of July !

Himesh Gandhi Sugar Land City Councilman At-Large #1

Steve Porter Councilman Sugar Land Dist. 1

Wishing all a Happy Fourth of July!

From our family to yours

Mary Joyce Sugar Land City Councilwoman At-Large #2

Allen Owen Mayor Missouri City

Jerry Wyatt At-Large Councilman Missouri City

Floyd Emery Dist. D Councilman Missouri City

Jim Rice Trustee, Position 3 Fort Bend ISD

Happy Fourth of July Brazos Professional Building 130 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 110 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Tel. No. 281-240-2424; Fax No. 281-240-7089 www.hrbacek.com

D.A. John and Theo Healey wish you a cool Fourth of July !

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! Basil Housewright, Jr Account Manager Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc 101 Southwestern Blvd, Ste 230,

Sugar Land, TX 77478-3535

Anita Hochstein,

ABRM, CBR, CLHMS, CNHS, CRS, RCC, ALHS

Broker/Associate 281-630-7355 Anitahouse@aol.com

RE/Max Fine Properties 4500 Hwy 6 South Sugar Land, TX 77478 Each company independently owned and operated.

Dean Hrbacek

12551 Emily Court Sugar land, TX 77478

www.urinternational.com