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County plans to call for $218 million Texana gets $1 million from George Foundation for Fulshear Campus mobility bond election By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County Commissioners Court is poised to call for a mobility bond election in November. According to a list of projects finalized by the four commissioners in their respective precincts, the total estimated cost of the projects all over the county is $420 million. Of this, the county’s share of funding is estimated at $218 million and the rest will be borne by area cities and other entities. According to the 2017 Mobility candidate projects posted on the county engineering department website, the total projects in Pct. 1 will cost $140.53 million, in Pct. 2 $96 million, in Pct.3 $115 million and in Pct. 4, $69 million. In each precinct the county’s share of the cost will be $56 million in Pct. 1, $55.6 million in Pct. 2, $58 million in Pct. 3 and $48.20 million in Pct. 4. The commissioners court will hold a workshop and hear public comments on a proposed Mobility Bond Election on July 25 at 1 p.m. in the
Commissioners Courtroom, on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse located at 401 Jackson St., Richmond. All interested persons can attend and provide input on the proposed election or written comments may be sent to the County Engineer at Mobility2017@fortbendcountytx. gov. Copies of the proposed projects are available at the Fort Bend County Engineers Office, 301 Jackson St., Fourth Floor, Richmond, Texas. Alternately, the proposed project map is available on the Fort Bend County website http://www.fortbendcountytx. gov/engineering/maps. During the June 27 workshop, County Judge Bob Hebert raised the Texas Heritage Parkway project, connecting FM 1093 to I-10 in the KatyFulshear area of Pct. 3. In the previous bond election, voters approved $4.5 million for this project. Hebert said if the Texas Legislature introduces a revenue cap in the special session, “We need a game plan.”
If a revenue cap is enforced, the county’s ability to pay its share of the project cost from the general fund would be limited. Hebert does not want the county to draw funds from the general fund in future years for the project. If there is no revenue cap, there will be no problem, Hebert said. He asked the county engineer to review the project cost and come up with “a game plan that works both ways,” and see if some money needs to be earmarked in the proposed bond election. At this time, whether the Heritage Parkway will be included in the mobility bond project list is not clear. If it is included, the anticipated revenue cap will not affect the funding source, as debt service is exempt from the revenue cap. When Commissioners court fine tunes the project list at the July 25th workshop following public comments, the final bond amount will be determined. The future of Heritage Parkway will also become clear.
Fort Bend County Fair entertainment lineup unveiled
Johnny Bush
Kevin Fowler
Texana Center’s Forward Together in Fulshear Capital Campaign was given a significant boost from The George Foundation with a grant award of $1 million. Two years ago Texana Center purchased a 14.5 acre tract of land located in Northwest Fort Bend County on FM 359 and Wallis Street in Fulshear following a long and unsuccessful search for an appropriate building to operate an additional campus. The need for services was great so a decision was made to purchase land for an additional campus. The planned campus will be developed in three phases with the layout taking advantage of the existing beautiful oak trees to provide shade and peaceful setting for the programs. Phase I - Décor & More… retail training center with coffee shop will serve as an ‘incubator’ to provide training and intern positions for teens and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and will cost $1.5 million to build. The building will have two classrooms to get an early start on programming; one classroom will house Texana’s already established applied be-
havior analysis autism program and the other will be used for classes for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism where new programs will be piloted for the Center for Learning (Phase III). Phase II is the $5.5 million building for the Children’s center for Autism which has been purposefully designed to best meet the needs of this population. The 24,566 square feet building will have 12 large treatment rooms, 2 therapeutic integrated preschool rooms, 2 dining areas, an educational kitchen, an indoor play/physical education area, 2 group therapy rooms, 9 small treatment rooms, 11 therapist and administration offices, and space for a large outdoor therapeutic recreation/ playground. Phase III is the Center for Learning, a new concept which will be housed in a 22,195 square foot facility with an estimated individual cost of $5 million. The Center will have a “learning atmosphere” similar to a community college or vocational school with 10 classrooms, computer room, workshop with shipping and receiving area, adult day program area, storage
areas, offices, small educational kitchen, and a large commons area. George Patterson, CEO said “Texana is very excited to have received this generous grant towards our capital campaign. We are confident that we will be able to leverage this award to find additional community funds so that we can complete the first phase of the campus development. The George Foundation is highly respected in the field of philanthropy and by awarding such a significant grant, they have demonstrated their belief in our mission. This funding will enable us to increase our service capacity for our proven applied behavior analysis program for children with autism. It will also be the catalyst, for what we believe, will be transformational programming for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, helping them to gain the skills they will need to succeed in reaching their fullest potential”. Texana Center plans to break ground when the final $500,000 has been raised for Phase l. To learn more about the capital campaign or to donate, contact: tracey.shaw@texanacenter.com or 281.239.1311.
Chuck Stokes named president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System
Rick Trevino Left, Kyle Park A Grammy winner, a Texas Music pioneer, and an alumnus of The Voice are a few of the credentials of artists who will be performing at the 2017 Fort Bend County Fair. The entertainment lineup has been officially revealed, and fourteen singers representing Texas Music, Traditional Country, Tejano, and Classic Rock/80s will be taking the stage during the Fair’s 10-day run from September 29 to October 8, 2017. Kevin Fowler, Kyle Park, Rick Trevino, Mary Sarah, and Johnny Bush are just a few of the headliners. “We are excited to bring this group of artists together for our Fair, a few of the headliners are returning, and others will be making their debut. If you like good music, you will love our lineup,” says Ernest Lawson, Fort Bend County Fair President.
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Memorial Hermann Health System on July 6 announced the appointment of longtime and highly accomplished System Chief Operating Officer (COO) Charles “Chuck” D. Stokes to President and CEO of Memorial Hermann, effective immediately. In addition to his role as Executive Vice President and COO, Stokes had been serving as interim President and CEO following the departure of Benjamin K. Chu, M.D., who left the organization in June to pursue his passion in public and health policy. Stokes, who began his career as a registered nurse, is a wellrespected industry veteran with nearly four decades of leadership experience and demonstrated success in fostering a culture of innovation and exceptional patient care experiences, with an emphasis on superior quality, safety and stellar operations. “Chuck has proven himself to be an outstanding leader during the course of his remarkable career with our organization, working tirelessly to guide Memorial Hermann on its journey toward becoming a highreliability organization with a strong focus on innovation and
Stokes transformation,” said Memorial Hermann Board Chair Deborah M. Cannon. “He has an unwavering commitment to our patients, medical staff and to Memorial Hermann, the latter of which has been instrumental in helping us transform our operational structure in order to meet the challenges and demands of a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.” As COO, Stokes was responsible for overseeing operations for the System, which has 17 hospitals, more than 200 outpatient clinics, 25,000 employees and 5,500 affiliated physicians. He has a proven track record of
achieving success in service line leadership, employee engagement, physician collaboration, and leadership development. “I am honored and humbled to work alongside our exceptional employees and talented medical staff as we fulfill our mission to advance the health of all Houstonians,” Stokes said. “In its 110 years of faithfully serving this community, Memorial Hermann has grown to become a nationally recognized organization with an unrelenting focus on providing enhanced access to the safest, highestquality care, all at an affordable cost.” Most recently, Stokes’ leadership was instrumental in helping Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital become the first organization and hospital in the Houston area to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence. During his tenure, Memorial Hermann also has been perennially recognized as the country’s most successful Accountable Care Organization, underscoring the emphasis on innovative, evidence-based medicine deSee STOKES, page 3
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NEWS Stokes From Page 1 signed to improve overall population health. Stokes was recently named among the Top 25 COOs in healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a list that recognizes highachieving leaders across the industry and the increasingly demanding roles they play. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an organization of more than 48,000 healthcare executives working together to improve care delivery and the education of healthcare leaders. Prior to his appointment as Chairman, Stokes served as ACHE faculty for 10 years.
“At a time when our industry is facing unprecedented challenges with declining reimbursements and escalating costs, I have every confidence that Chuck has the experience and visionary leadership necessary to navigate our organization through this period of change and uncertainty,” Cannon said. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann as COO in 2008, Stokes served as President of North Mississippi Medical Center, a 650-bed tertiary hospital and a 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. He previously served as COO for three other health systems and as Vice President of Operations for St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute in Houston.
In addition to his professional commitments, he serves on the Holocaust Museum Houston Advisory Board and on the Board of the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and has penned numerous articles on leadership development. Stokes, who is board certified in Healthcare Management as an ACHE fellow, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., and a master’s degree in hospital and health administration from UAB. He is married to Judy Liswood Stokes and has three adult children.
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Fair From Page 1 our fans are more like my road family. They have been coming to our shows and having fun with us for over 16 years now.” Opening for Kevin will be Fort Worth’s favorite son Randy Brown. Brown, a talented musician, prides himself on being a hard-core honky-tonk performer and has been previously named Academy of Texas Music Male Vocalist of the Year. Kyle Park returns to headline our Fair on Saturday, September 30. Park’s influences range from George Strait to the Rolling Stones. His music continues to evolve, “I’m more comfortable with who I am as a musician and as a fan of music. It would be easy for me to keep making the same record over and over and just have fiddle and steel -- a good, clean, nice traditional record. I’m not looking for shock factor, but I am looking to stand out amongst the crowd as far as pushing boundaries.” Opening for Park will be Jesse Raub Jr. “The band and I are looking forward to playing the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo. Get ready - we are coming in hot, and it’s gonna be a good time,” said Raub. Go Tejano day is full of top talent. Vision, Las Fenix, and Siggno will all be returning to play our Fair on Sunday, October 1. Las Fenix is an all-female band, who smashed their performance last year with their accordion-infused music and dance moves. Grammy Award winner, Siggno, who have had a busy year playing the rotating stage at RodeoHouston, will be headlining. Debuting at our Fair will be the Tailgaters on Wednesday, October 4, and an acoustic concert by East Texas Ramblers on Thursday, October 5. The Tailgaters are a unique party band that will cover the classics. East Texas Ramblers, featuring Jody Booth, Jason Allen, and Tim Nichols, will offer a unique experience for all music lovers. These talented artists combine their vocals and musical skills to provide a performance showcasing their undeniable blend. Grammy Award winner, Rick Trevino, will kick off
the Fair’s second weekend on Friday, October 6. Trevino is a power-house vocalist and performer who had a string of hits in the mid-1990s. “Doctor Time” and “Bobbie Ann Mason” are just two of the songs that catapulted his career to new heights. Jamie Richards, the self-proclaimed country boy from Oklahoma, will bring his smooth voice and rugged sound to open for Trevino. The darling of country music, Mary Sarah, will be coming home to perform at the Fair on Saturday, October 7. In 2016, America embraced, the onetime Fort Bend County resident, on the #1 rated TV show in the country, The Voice. Her blind audition garnered her a 4-chair turn singing country’s iconic “Where The Boys Are” by Connie Francis and a spot on Blake Shelton’s Team. Moses Rangel, a local favorite, and a singer’s singer will be opening for the Voice alumnus. The prolific and legendary, Johnny Bush, will close out the Fair on Sunday, October 8. Bush, a native Houstonian, is known for his iconic hits such as, “Green Snakes” and “Whiskey River” which he wrote and recorded, but became Willie Nelson’s signature song. The 2017 Fort Bend County Fair will once again have night-
ly rodeo action, carnival rides, fried foods and a wine room. This year, the newly constructed A.P. George Livestock Barn will be home to most of the livestock judging shows. Tickets for the 2017 Fort Bend County Fair will go on sale in August. See you at the Fair! Friday September 29 Randy Brown Kevin Fowler Headliner Saturday September 30 Jesse Raub, Jr. Kyle Park Headliner Sunday, October 1 Vision Las Fenix Siggno Wednesday October 4 Tailgaters Thursday Oct 5 East Texas Ramblers (acoustic concert) Jody Booth, Jason Allen & Tim Nichols Friday October 6 Jamie Richards Rick Trevino Headliner Saturday October 7 Moses Rangel Mary Sarah Headliner Sunday October 8 Johnny Bush
Missouri City Councilman Floyd Emery to seek re-election Floyd Emery, first elected to the Missouri City Council in 2011 will seek re-election in the upcoming Nov. 2017 General Election. Emery represents Missouri City District D which includes Quail Valley, Lake Olympia, Lakeshore Harbour, Creekmont South, Silver Ridge, Newpoint and several other developments in the Quail Valley and Sienna areas. During these 6 years he has held committee positions on Finance and Budget, Economic Development, High Performance Organization and currently has the distinction to be the Mayor Pro Tem for Missouri City. In addition Emery was recently elected to the position of Board Chairman for the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a 13 County wide organization that addresses common needs of residents and businesses. He is an active member of the Missouri City Exchange Club, has chaired the Missouri City Police Officers Association Charity Golf Tournament for the past 10 years, is a past President of Quail Valley Proud and along with his wife Linda are founding supporters and associates of The Houston First Tee at Quail Valley. He is an avid golfer and he and wife Linda raised their sons Dennis and Brian in Quail Valley where they have been residents since 1976. Emery points to the many accomplishments and recognitions Missouri City has experienced during his tenure on the City Council and is proud to have played a part in those achievements. The recognition of Missouri City as one of the top 10 safest cities in Texas was accomplished through the dedication and work ethic of our Public Safety employees. Complementing this is a Public Safety budget supporting these efforts and a City policy designed to attract and retain personnel by providing salary and benefits competitive to their counterparts in the surrounding cities and counties. Emery will continue to champion these policies when re-elected. Through sound business management of revenues and expenditures Missouri City continues to trend well below the average of local property tax rates when compared to surrounding cities. This is a trend experienced over the last 4 tax cycles and one that Emery has committed to continue. In the area of Economic Development, Emery points to the fact that Missouri City has attracted developers and
Emery businesses to locate in our City. The success of the Lakeview Business Park, Gessner/ Beltway Business Park and other business zones have led many major companies to call Missouri City their business home. This growth has produced an increase in the taxes collected from businesses where in Y2015 was approx. 17% and 24% in Y2017. As a result this reduces the reliance on residential property tax to fund the financial needs of Missouri City. Emery says, “We are not finished with this growth and expects similar results from the new business Park Eight Ninety, other business related enterprises and a strong expansion in retail business. “Also of notable importance is the construction of full service Emergency Centers on Hwy 6 by Memorial, Methodist and Kelsey Seybold. In addition the continued effort to revitalize the Texas Parkway/Cartwright business corridors has been enhanced with the relocation of the HCC campus to Texas Parkway, the planned renovation by Ft. Bend of the Missouri City Branch Library and the major funding commitment by the City to upgrade and improve the City Hall complex and its Community Center.” HOA/Citizens Advocacy is an important element of Emery’s support and service to Missouri City residents. Through his hands-on involvement with HOA’s in his District and responsive to residents request for City action he prides his involvement and accomplishments in addressing these resident issues. “When re-elected I will continue to give this effort a high level of priority,” Emery says. In the financial arena, Emery points to the $1.4 million in annual savings accrued to residents and businesses through the City contract for Solid Waste and Recycling. The $7.5 million in savings to the City experienced with
the refinancing at a lower interest rate on outstanding obligation bonds. The City is living within its financial means including the stabilization of the City’s General Fund at the policy objective balance of 20 to 30%, which in the 2018 budget reflects a 24% balance. Emery notes that these accomplishments are the direct result of actions taken by our newly appointed City Manager Anthony Snipes, his accomplished management team and their dedicated staff. Mobility as Emery states has been an important issue as we continue to see residential and business growth in and around Missouri City. To address the need to handle the increased traffic load, Missouri City embarked on an extensive street/road expansion plan in all sections of the City. Other important projects include the synchronization of traffic signals along our major traffic corridors and the continued use of effective traffic control methods on our local streets and roads. “As we move forward we will use the recommendations found in our City Comprehensive Plan as the roadmap for our future mobility projects.” Emery said, “Our infrastructure is an area where we must place high priority. Sections of our City were developed over 30 years ago and we are living with the Streets and Sidewalks installed at that time. Many are beyond the fix and patch stage and our annual maintenance budget is insufficient to handle the funds needed to adequately make the needed repairs. We (City and Residents) must determine how to fund these much needed improvements and we will be looking for Citizens input on how we proceed. “ Drainage is always in the forefront of concern. “We were prepared for the last several major rain events and there were no homes in Missouri City that experienced flooding.” However Emery recognizes that the continued development in Missouri City and upstream Oyster Creek will require the City to investigate new ways to protect the region from future flooding and he is committed to pursue this need. Code Enforcement, Transparency, Parks and Events and Communications are also areas where Emery has had extensive involvement and will continue to be involved to insure Citizen’s needs are addressed.
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COMMUNITY PROJECT. Missouri City Councilmember Anthony Maroulis hosted a Community project at the Fort Bend Family Promise Center in Missouri City on July 8. The project was to build a patio under a pavilion. He partnered with businesses in his District C. The Missouri City Home Depot donated all the material, tools, and brought a dream team of six volunteers. Mr. Kubala, owner of Chick-Fil-A, donated breakfast and Jimmy John’s donated lunch. In addition to the Home Depot Volunteers there was Missouri City Parks Board member J.R. Atkins, P&Z Commissioner Ramesh Anand, residents Mark Lorenz, Howard Moline, Ninoshka and a strong team from the Church of Latter Day Saints. “Today the Community came together to support the Fort Bend Family Promise Center. This is a first class organization that provides shelter, meals, and support to families without homes. We spent eight hours building a nice patio for families to enjoy, I am so thankful to all that supported this project,” Maroulis said. Fort Bend Family Promise is located at 4645 Cartwright Road. They accept donations of all kinds and welcome you to visit the center. Below, the project after completion.
NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
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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 June 15, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2017, the same being the 1st 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 #
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1
13-DCV204521 03/15/17
085000043302390 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 6 FRANKLENA PHILLIPS, ET AL JUNE 15, 2017
1.0947 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BLK 43, BERNARD SUB'D, VOL 53, PG 235* 885*
$18,430.00
$9,600.00
2
13-DCV211420 01/29/16
009500000522090 NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT 6 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ERIC GABRIEL DICESARE, ET AL JUNE 15, 2017
7.6174 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BARNABAS WICKSON SURV, ABST 95, CLERK'S FILE# 2006054490*
$258,890.00
$38,100.00
5
16-DCV232577 02/17/17
120000092120290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LOT 13 & WEST 1/2 OF LOT 12, 7 FRANCES MCKINZIE, AKA BLK 92, ARCOLA HEIGHTS NELLIE FRANCES MCKINZIE, ET ADDN, VOL 321, PG 498* JUNE 15, 2017 AL
$38,130.00
$6,200.00
7
16-DCV236445 03/23/17
005802930000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 ALTHEA MICHELLE HENDERSON JUNE 15, 2017
$16,240.00
$4,800.00
14.44 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ISAAC MCGARY SURV, ABST 58, (LOT 11), VOL 203, PG 340*
(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, June 15, 2017 Constable Mike Beard Fort Bend County, Texas
Award winning Eagle Scout Garrett Hermes, an Eagle Scout from Troop 731 in Sugar Land, a recent graduate of Clements High School, and son of Keith and Jana Hermes of Sugar Land, has recently been selected as the Sam Houston Area Council winner of the Eagle Scout Class of the 2017 Glen A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award. Over 1,100 Scouts earned Eagle Rank last year in the Sam Houston Area Council, comprised of 16 counties in Southeastern Texas. Garrett’s project consisted of design and construction of a 4 foot wide, 50 foot long wood foot bridge over a low drainage area at Parks Youth Ranch that now allows teenage residents all weather access to two stocked ponds on the property. Parks Youth Ranch is located in Fort Bend County and provides residency and support for abused, at-risk, and homeless children ages 7-17 who have suffered abuse or are in a state of crisis.
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Troop 731 is chartered by the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, and is a part of Thunder Wolf District, Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
FORT BEND
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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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Angel Tapia appointed Executive Director of Fort Bend Cares The Fort Bend Cares Board of Directors has appointed Angel Tapia as the charitable foundation’s Executive Director. Angel Tapia comes to the organization with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a background in event management, volunteer satisfaction and third-party partnerships. As a 15-year veteran of the nonprofit sector, she also has a passion to work with community groups and businesses to make a difference in the world. Angel moved from California to Texas 10 years ago and lives in Katy with her daughters Celeste 21 and Daysha 14. Fort Bend Cares was founded by longtime residents Dr. Robert McClendon and Jim Rice who sought to assist numerous charitable organizations that were addressing the needs of disadvantaged children in our county. Grants are pro-
Tapia vided to nonprofit organizations that support children and youth in areas dealing with physical, health, educational, recreational and emotional needs. Since its origin, Fort Bend Cares has bestowed grants totaling in excess of $1,700,000. For more information on Fort Bend Cares, visit www.fortbendcares.org
Thomas Randle is Region 4 superintendent of the year
Lamar Consolidated ISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle is the 2017 Region 4 Superintendent of the Year. The Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) serves a seven-county area composed of 49 public school districts and 38 open-enrollment charter schools, representing more than 1.2 million students, 95,000 educators and 1,500 campuses. Since Dr. Randle arrived in 2001, Lamar CISD has become synonymous with academic excellence. This year, Lamar CISD was chosen as one of only seven school districts from across the state to take part in the inaugural cohort of The Holdsworth Center-a prestigious new leadership institute. This is Dr. Randle’s second time to be named the Region 4 Superintendent of the Year, he also received the honor in 2001. “Dr. Thomas Randle is truly a servant leader, dedicated to providing A Proud Tradition A Bright Future for each and every student, educator, parent and community member in Lamar Consolidated ISD,” said Region 4 ESC Executive Director Dr. Pam Wells. “Because of his humility, wisdom, innovative spirit, and heart for children and educators, Dr. Randle CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 09, 2016 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV-227808 in favor of the plaintiff- MEADOWCREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $ 5,946.59 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on MAY 22ND, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of August, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- AUTHER G. RODGERS had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: 2207 DIAMOND CREST DR. MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77489-3287, ALSO KNOWN AS MEADOW CREST, SECTION 2, BLOCK 3, LOT 9 (THE “PROPERTY”) TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable
is very well respected and will be an exceptional representative for Region 4. We congratulate Dr. Thomas Randle for this well-deserved award and wish him the best in his nomination for Texas Superintendent of the Year.” “Considering the depth of talent of the school administrators in the Houston area, this is indeed a humbling honor,” Randle said. “I am proud of our accomplishments. And I want to emphasize “Our.” I did not do this alone. Our students, employees, trustees and the community all play a hand in our success.” The Regional Superintendent of the Year award is sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), and honors public school district superintendents. This award program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership since 1984. Candidates are chosen for their strong leadership skills, dedication to improving educational quality, ability to build effective employee relations, student performance and commitment to public involvement in education. Dr. Randle now advances as the Region 4 nominee for the 2017 Texas Superintendent of the Year Award presented by the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards. The winner of the state award will be announced at the 2017 TASA/ TASB Convention this fall. CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on MAY 17, 2017 in cause numbered 15-DCV-220243 styled GLORIA LEWIS vs. MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN DBA MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN INVESTMENTS, LTD, in which a judgment was rendered on JAN 20, 2017 in favor of GLORIA LEWIS. for the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Four Dollars and Eight Cents ($205744.08); 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, 2017 and will on August 1, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN DBA MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN INVESTMENTS LTD. to and in the following described Real Property LOT THIRTY SEVEN(37), IN BLOCK THREE(3) OF BRIAR GATE SECTION NINE (9),A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22 PAGE 34 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, 15618 ROSE RIDGE CT. MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of GLORIA LEWIS 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: AUG 1, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
COMMUNITY Rehan Alimohammed elected to the state bar
Rehan Alimohammad, Partner of the law firm Wong Fleming, became the first attorney in Fort Bend to be sworn in as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors. He was sworn in by Justice Phil Johnson of the Texas Supreme Court during the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting in Dallas on June 22. He will serve as chair until June 2018. Alimohammad, of Sugar Land, was elected chair during the board’s April 21 meeting in Austin in a contested race against three other attorneys. The Texas Bar is the third largest in the country with over 100,000 attorney members. Alimohammad became the first attorney of Asian descent and the first immigration attorney to hold the position. He is a partner in the Texas office of Wong Fleming in charge of immigration law, and tax law. He has a preeminent rating on Martindale Hubbel directory of lawyers. He was listed as one of the Top Attorneys in Houston by Houstonia Magazine in 2013 and 2014 and has a 10.0 Superb rating on AVVO. The Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce named him one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans in 2011 for outstanding legal pro bono service. He is heavily involved in the community and State Bar organizations and is currently: Minority Director of the State Bar of Texas, member of the Executive Committee for the State Bar of Texas, Past State Bar Advisor to the Texas State
Alimohammed Bar Section on Immigration & Nationality and the Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality; appointed legal counsel, Board Member, and team lead for the Diversity Action Team for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce; Past first Vice President for the Katy Bar Association; on the Leadership Task Force for the Katy Economic Development Council; and State Bar of Texas Liaison to the Houston Bar Association, Co-Chair of the Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession committee, and serves on the Professionalism committee, and the Speakers Bureau committee. Alimohammad regularly appeared on Houston radio from 2003-2013 answering immigration questions and providing updates on U.S. immigration law. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in accounting and received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2001. For more information, visit www.wongfleming.com.
HANG LOOSE WITH MOANA
Discovery Center makes a big splash for Moana magical celebration as part of “Freak Out Friday” select Friday series Friday, July 14, beginning at 1 p.m. Sail across the “open ocean” on an action-packed voyage, encountering extraordinary characters and impossible odds! Make waves while you meet Moana and immerse yourself in island life, culture and adventure during a fan celebration. Don’t forget to check out special events or appearances during select “Freak Out Fridays” at the Discovery Center’s “Sci-Fi Summer.” SPECIAL EVENTS: “Moana” Meet-and-Greet: Bring your camera and snap a pic with the fierce ocean voyager, Moana. Event Time: 1 to 4 p.m. (Various locations) “Moana” Art Workshop: Artist Christian Navarrete will show you how to draw “Moana” characters. Event Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at OcuSOFT® Art Academy. Sign up begins at 10:30 a.m. Polynesian Dance Performance: Get your groove on with hula dancers. Event Time: 1 to 4 p.m. at Kids’ Hall. Lei Making: Take part in an ancient Polynesian tradition by making your very own lei. Event Time: 1 to 4 p.m. at Kids’ Hall. Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 Kemper St., Sugar Land, TX, 77498 For more information, visit www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org or call (832) 742-2800. CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on MAY 17, 2017 in cause numbered 15-DCV-220243 styled GLORIA LEWIS vs. MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN DBA MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN INVESTMENTS, LTD, in which a judgment was rendered on JAN 20, 2017 in favor of GLORIA LEWIS. for the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Four Dollars and Eight Cents ($205744.08); 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, 2017 and will on August 1, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN DBA MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN INVESTMENTS LTD. to and in the following described Real Property LOT TWO(2), IN BLOCK ONE(1) OF BRIAR VILLA SOUTH SECTION ONE (1),A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO 619/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, 6527 MARINWOOD DR HOUSTON, TX 77053. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of GLORIA LEWIS 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: AUG 1, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH
CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on MAY 17, 2017 in cause numbered 15-DCV-220243 styled GLORIA LEWIS vs. MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN DBA MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN INVESTMENTS, LTD, in which a judgment was rendered on JAN 20, 2017 in favor of GLORIA LEWIS. for the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Four Dollars and Eight Cents ($205744.08); 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, 2017 and will on August 1, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN DBA MICHAEL R. SILBERSTEIN INVESTMENTS LTD. to and in the following described Real Property LOT FORTY ONE(41), IN BLOCK THREE(3) OF BRIARGATE SECTION ONE (1),A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 15 PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, 5431 INDIAN WOODS DR MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of GLORIA LEWIS 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: AUG 1, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH
TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
Loving Friends will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, July 18, 5 pm at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 LaQuinta Dr., Missouri City. “The Great Pretenders” will delight the audience. Their specialty shows include Legends Tribute with Marilyn Monroe, Loretta Lynn and Buddy Holiday. Loving Friends is a social group of men and women who lost their spouses but want to move on with their lives, not a grief support group. Other monthly activities include luncheons, pokeno, book club, and bridge. New members are welcome. Reservations are required for the dinner meeting. Call 281-208-3124 or 281-261-4043. CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on JUNE 07,2016 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-229616 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $ 6, 4 21.71 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JUNE 19TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of August 01 , 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- EMIFDIO M. FUENTES AND CRISTINA FUENTES had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 39, IN BLOCK 4, OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION 4, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 22 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7410 LA PLACE HOUSTON TX, 77083. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable 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 2ND day of JUNE, 2017 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 16DCV-234344 in favor of the Plaintiff FAIRPARK VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,968.09 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 12TH day of JUNE, 2017, I, Constable Mike Beard of Precinct One Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- JOANN R. DELGADO, JUAN A. DELGADO AND ROSALINDA DELGADO, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of AUGUST, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, IN BLOCK 2, OF FAIRPARK VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT PLAT NUMBER 20070114 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS 3130 DOGWOOD KNOLL TRAIL, ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471 ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $92,050.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. Terms: Cash or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Mike Beard, Constable Precinct One, Fort Bend County, Texas BY: DEPUTY JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1114
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on March 26, 2017 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV236329 in favor of the plaintiff- GROVE WEST SECTION TWO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $6,109.49++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on June 08TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of August, 1st 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- SEAN MICHAEL OGBURN AND HUGH M. OGBURN had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF GROVE WEST FIRST REPLAT, SECTON TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1673/B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on MAY 2, 2017 by the 281st DISTRICT COURT of Harris County, Texas in Cause# 2009-81448 in favor of the plaintiff- UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 8084.87 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JUNE 06 TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of August 01, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)-WAN M. MARTINEZ, MINERVA H. MARTINEZ had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 2-E AND 2-F OF THE ATANACIO MARTINEZ ESTATE (UNRECOREDED SUBDIVISION) OF 116.763 ACRE TRACT AS DELINEATED IN ITS SEVERAL PARTS AND RECOREDED VARIOUSLY IN VOLUME 81, PAGE 123; VOLUME 121, PAGE 2 AND VOLUME 151, PAGE 593- 594 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING IN THE JAMES HODGE LABORE, ABSTRACT 193 AND M.M. BATTLE LEAGUE, AB. 9, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, THESE LOTS IN THE JAMES HODGE LABOR, AB. 193, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBITS “A” AND “B” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF (ALSO COMMONLY KNOWN AS) 15215/ 15219 W BELLFORT ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 77498. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable
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INSURANCE
AUTOMOBILE: Volkswagen Passat
By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize sedan designed for the American lifestyle and built in Tennessee. It features a winning combination of interior and exterior design, advanced technology, available driver assistance features and a powerful and highly efficient base engine. The Passat was redesigned in 2016 so only got minor changes for 2017. The R-Line model takes a step up with features that include: media touchscreen radio with USB connectivity, voice control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial, and Volkswagen app-connect technology; forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking (front assist); blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert; a power driver seat; leatherette seats and heatable front seats. An available lighting package adds LED
headlamps with LED DRLs and LED taillights. The 2017 test dive Passat was the R-Line and remains a generously-proportioned fourdoor sedan. The R-Line is the most sporting variant so features unique rocker panels, a stylized front bumper with contrasting black accents, a modified rear diffuser, aluminumalloy 19-inch wheels shod with 235/40 all-season tires. Select 2017 Passat models have an easy open trunk. The driver’s key must be within three feet of the trunk for this system to open with the driver’s sweep of his/her foot. The Passat delivers plenty of space for five adults and ingress and egress is easy thanks to large, wide-opening doors. Its large trunk accommodates 15.9 cubic feet of luggage. Inside the 2017 Passat RLine are stainless steel pedal caps, a multi-function steering
wheel with paddle shifters and R-Line specific door sill plates and décor. The seats in the Passat are exceptionally comfortable. Even in the base version, the driver’s seat adjusts eight ways, including lumbar. Eight-way power adjustable front seats are standard for RLine models and up. Cloth trim is standard on the base S model, while the R-Line and SE trim feature Volkswagen’s perforated leatherette seating surfaces as standard. The 2017 Passat features MIB II, the latest generation of Volkswagen infotainment systems. With touchscreens as standard equipment on all models, MIB II is available with either a 5- or 6.33-inch display across three trim head units. On most models, the display touch sensor enables gesture controls like swiping and pinch-zooming, as opposed to touchscreens that require pressure and have
slightly longer response times. USB and Bluetooth connectivity for compatible devices are standard on all 2017 Passat models. The 2017 Passat lineup features either the 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 3.6-liter VR6. The four-cylinder turbocharged and directinjection engine produces 170 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,500 rpm on regular gasoline. The EPA estimated fuel economy is 23 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The 1.8-liter engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 3.6-liter VR6 produces 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm with premium fuel. The EPA estimated highway mileage is 28 mpg. The VR6 is capable of running on regular gasoline. The V6 is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Passat’s front suspension features damper struts with lower control arms, coil springs, and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, is a four-link independent layout with telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar. The Passat was a joy to test drive. It is most comfortable, good looking, provides a fine ride and fun handling and is roomy. It also has quick horsepower, which is rare these days on most vehicles that are working hard to get more miles to the gallon. I’ve been a fan of Volkswagen vehicles for many years now and reuniting with one was pure joy. The Passat four-door sedan 1.8T R-Line retails for $23,975.
NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS
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FORT BEND COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on June 30, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2017, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #
Cause # Judgment Date
Acct # Order Issue Date
Style of Case
Legal Description
1
08-DCV161869 10/23/08
590400026590090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. LOT 59, BLK 26, QUAIL VALLEY LA QUINTA SEC, CLERK'S FILE# ANDREW ROSS, ET AL 7 9370637* JUNE 20, 2017
2
14-DCV217718 02/23/17
006400000400690 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 VERISSA RENE BISHOP, AKA VERISSA BISHOP, ET AL JUNE 20, 2017
3
15-DCV228000 04/19/16
731002008032091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 0 JANNETT MARIE PALM JUNE 22, 2017
Adjudged Value
Estimated Minimum Bid
$183,180.00
$92,100.00
0.069 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WILLIAM T. NEAL SURV, ABST 64, VOL 613, PG 306*
$34,250.00
$9,700.00
LOT 32, BLK 8, STAFFORD RUN, SEC 2, REC'D IN SLIDE# 605/A*
$168,840.00
$10,500.00
(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, June 30, 2017 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576
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By BASIL HOUSEWRIGHT According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five households include an outdoor grill, smoker, or BBQ. The NFPA also indicates every year, U.S. fire departments respond to nearly 9,000 home fires that involve grills or barbecues. Per NFPA reports in 2012, more than 16,000 people were treated by emergency rooms for grill-related injuries. Whether you are preparing for a summer cookout or need a quick fix for storm season power outages, it is likely your favorite grill master has the answer! Never forget, safety should be every griller’s #1 priority! Here are some safety tips your family’s grill master should keep in mind. •Maintain and clean your grill routinely, and for gas grills, check regularly for leaks. •Only use grills outside and away from buildings and deck rails. •Never, ever leave a lit grill unattended. •Enforce a three-foot safe zone
Housewright rule around the grill to help keep children and pets safe. •Plan ahead for putting out flames: have on hand a fire extinguisher, sand, baking soda, or garden hose. •Use common sense: never move a lit or hot grill, and to avoid burns, use only longhandled utensils. Stay safe and happy grilling! Basil Housewright is manager of Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc a local Independent Insurance Agency operating in Sugar Land since 1991. He can be reached at (281) 277-7800, Fax (281) 277-7801, E-Mail – basil@ texansinsure.com. Visit www. texansinsure.com.
Annual Catholic Daughters garage sale The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa of Lisieux #2211 Annual Garage Sale will be held Thursday, July 13, from 6-9 p.m, Friday, July 14, from 9 a.m-7 p.m, and Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m-noon in the St. Theresa Catholic Church Community Center, located at 705 St. Theresa Blvd. in Sugar Land. Items for sale include adult and children’s clothing, shoes, furniture, linens, toys, sports and outdoor equipment, household and holiday items, dishes, knick knacks, books, and other treasures. This annual event has been held for over 30 years. Proceeds from the sale are for scholarships and charitable donations. The Junior Catholic Daughters will sell food and refreshments on the first evening of the Garage Sale. For more information, contact Carol at 281.494.1983 or 713.256.7358.
CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on March 22nd, 2017 in cause numbered 12DCV-201502 styled New Territory Residential Community Assoc Inc vs. Abdul Ismail, in which a judgment was rendered on October 7, 2013 in favor of New Territory Residential Assoc Inc for the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred and One Dollar and Sixty Cents ($25,401.60); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on June 1, 2017 and will on August 1, 2017, Tuesday, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Abdul Ismail to and in the following described Real Property LOT Five (5), BLOCK Two(2), of Lake Pointe, a subdivision in FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE No. 1169/B 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: August 1, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy S Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on May 30th, 2017 in cause numbered 16-DCV-231540 styled Fieldstone Community Assoc Inc vs. Thomas Elliot, in which a judgment was rendered on August 2nd, 2016 in favor of Fieldstone Community Assoc Inc for the sum of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and Ninety Nine Cents ($7,675.99); 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 June 28, 2017 and will on August 1, 2017, Tuesday, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Thomas Elliot to and in the following described Real Property LOT Thirty Nine (39), BLOCK One (1), of Fieldstone Section Two (2), an Addition in FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060115 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5519 Gemstone Park Road, RICHMOND, TX. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of New Fieldstone 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: August 1, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy S Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS To Unknown Parent and to all whom it may concern, Respondents. 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 10:00a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerks Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The Petition of James and Catherine LeGate, Petitioners, was filed in the 505th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on this the 21st day of October, 2016 against Kaitlin Collette LeGate, Respondent, which cause of action is numbered 16-DCV-236440, and entitled In the Interest of C.N.L., a child. The suit requests Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship with the grandparents James and Catherine LeGate be named Managing Conservators. The date and place of birth of the child who is subject of this suit are November 29, 2015 born in Houston of Harris County, Texas. The court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child’s interest that will be binding on you, including the Termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this 8th day of July, 2017. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: FREDERICK P. FORLANO, 911 FRONT STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469 (713) 621-6611 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOT Fort Bend County, Texas
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