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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

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All charges in Lamar CISD bribery case dismissed

By SESHADRI KUMAR The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office on Monday obtained the dismissal of all the 19 indictments returned against James Gonzales, Anna Gonzales (no relation) and Jesse Torres in what has come to be known as the Lamar Consolidated ISD bribery case.

An investigation was triggered by complaints made to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office by newly elected LCISD Trustees James Steenbergen and Tyson Harrell.

The trustees asked for an investigation regarding the propriety of contributions allegedly offered to each by James Gonzales.

At the time, James Gonzales was CEO of I.D.C. Inc., which along with Gilbane Building Company, had jointly overseen construction projects for LCISD. The Grand Jury empaneled

by Judge Jim Shoemake for the July-December term of 2015, had returned a total of 19 indictments against James Gonzales, Anna Gonzales and Jesse Torres.

Well prior to the completion of the investigation being conducted by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the Grand Jury made the nearly unprecedented request that its term be extended. Judge Shoemake then extended the Grand Jury’s term for a period of ninety days.

“This extension of the Grand Jury’s term was only the second instance that such an extension has occurred in the last thirtyfour years or longer,” Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey said.

“Although Grand Juries are allowed by law to conduct their own investigations, it is exceedingly rare that they do so when an existing police agency has not finished its own ongoing in-

vestigation,” Healey said.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office investigated as thoroughly as possible, Healey said.

The investigation was led by Lt. David Shultz, who headed up a team of investigators that worked with Fort Bend County Economic Crimes Division Chief Assistant District Attorney Scott Carpenter.

Before approving the motions for dismissal, District Judge Brady Elliott asked the prosecutor to explain the reasons for seeking dismissal of all the charges.

Carpenter gave the court detailed factual and legal reasons that require the dismissals of these cases, including the uncovering of evidence which became known to prosecutors and investigators after the return of the indictments.

“Grand Juries have a difficult job to perform in their service to the criminal justice system.

Theirs is to determine only one thing – whether there appears to be probable cause to believe that someone has committed a crime,” stated Healey.

“I respect the work put in by the people who comprised this Grand Jury, many of whom I consider my friends. Yet, prosecuting attorneys also have a job to perform in their service to the criminal justice system. The primary duty of all prosecuting attorneys is not to convict, but to see that justice is done.

“The degree of proof required to convict is far higher than a Grand Jury’s is to indict.

It is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

“When an accused is indicted, and the facts known to the prosecutor do not establish a violation of the law or do not rise to that high degree of proof that should lead a jury to say “guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” then justice demands that the in-

dictments charging the accused be dismissed,” said Healey.

One of the crucial allegations was that Jim Gonzales gave an envelope with cash and it did not accompany a list of donors.

The offense of making a prohibited contribution in another’s name states that “a person may not knowingly make or authorize a political contribution in the name of or on behalf of another unless the person disclosed in writing to the recipient the name and address of the person actually making the contribution in order for the recipient to make the proper disclosure.”

According to the DA, Texas Election Code does not require the donor list be furnished along with the cash donation. It should be provided to enable ‘proper disclosure’ by the candidate, after the candidate decides to accept the contribution. Donor information is to be provided by the end of the reporting period in which the candidate receives and accepts the contribution.

Also, the date of acceptance may be entirely different from the date a contribution was received.

Thus the indictment that “James Gonzales...knowingly [made] a $3,500 political contribution to James Steenbergen... in the name of...and did not disclose to James Steenbergen, in writing, the names and address of some or all of the persons, mentioned above, actually making the political contribution for proper reporting,” got dismissed.

In another motion, the DA said that the evidence collected by the Sheriff’s Office only revealed discussions between Jim Gonzales, Jesse Torres, and others about raising political contributions for Steenbergen and Harrell.

See DISMISS, Page 3

First Place Cake, right, and First Place Winner – Felipa Velasquez, above.

OakBend Medical Center’s sweets & treats contest Below, Second Place Cake and Second Place Winner – Lois Fitzgerald Below, right, Third Place Cake and Third Place Winner – Regan Packard

OakBend Medical Center employees showcased their July 4th Spirit with a Sweets & Treats Bake-Off Contest. The homemade cakes and desserts were designed and prepared by OakBend employees at each of the campuses. The Bake-Off included a dazzling display of cakes, cookies, cobblers, and other delicious desserts that were required to follow a red, white and blue theme. Entries were judged based on taste, creativity and presentation. The volunteer judges at the Jackson

Street Campus were The Honorable Cynthia McConathy, Mayor of Rosenberg, Robert Wolter, Campus Director for the Sugar Land Campus of Wharton County Junior College and the Interim Director of the Fort Bend Technical Center campus in Richmond. Additionally, Angela Vargas and Eric Steffel of the Fort Bend EMS helped judge the delectable desserts.

While all of the employee’s entries were impressive; the judges chose the top three winners at Jackson Street: •Felipa

Velasquez from Radiology took 1st Place with her Crawfish Cake; •Lois Fitzgerald, ER Admitting Manager took 2nd Place with her Salute to our Service Members Cake; and •Regan Packard of Outpatient Physical Therapy took 3rd place with her Flag Cake.

Each of the three winners received gift baskets in appreciation for their entries. The entries were devoured by the hospital employees.

Cancer survivorship night

Treasure Island at Fort Bend Theater

Left, Manuel Fuentes (left) and his family get into the spirit of the annual Survivorship Night event in Sugar Land hosted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on June 25. The plaza at Sugar Land Town Square was aglow in purple and green lighting during a concert to celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and caregivers. Guests enjoyed live music, glow necklaces, complimentary souvenir photos and free educational materials from MD Anderson staff who were on site to visit with attendees and join the celebration.

Wings Track Club members head to Florida for championship meet

The brave pirates, O’Brien (Pedro Ruiz) and Long John Silver (Austin Heps) defend the pirate ship against the wicked invader, Israel Sands in Award-Winning Fort Bend Theatre’s production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, playing July 9 – 31, on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. at 2815 N. Main, Stafford, TX 77477.

Tickets are only $12 online ($13 at the door) and available at www. fortbendtheatre.com. For more information, call 281-208-3333.

The WINGS Track Club of Missouri City, Texas and surrounding areas is headed to Orlando, FL to compete in the AAU Club Championship Meet at the ESPN sports facility under the leadership of their coaches from July 11-16, 2016.

These outstanding competitors, competed in various district and regional events during the spring and early summer with a large number of members that ranked nationally.

WINGS had 250 athletes compete at the district meet with 185 members qualifying for regional.

From the regional meet, 125 WINGS members qualiSee WINGS, Page 3

Wings Track Club members and coachers with former Missouri City City Councilwoman and former FBISD trustee Cynthia Lenton-Gary, center.

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NEWS Veteran honored for courageous service at annual community Star Spangled Banner Sing-along

Rev. Forrest Johnson Jr., St.John Missionary Baptist Church; Beverley Johnson, St.John Missionary Baptist Church; Jim Smith, Richmond Stake President; US Navy Petty Officer, 2nd Class Justin Purviance; Jack Goodroe, USMC Corporal (Ret); David Hruska, President of the Houston Texas South Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Wylie Barrow, Uncle Sam; Jennifer Wright, Music Director for The Houston Texas South Stake for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sam Young, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Richard Heaton, Second Counselor for The Houston Texas South Stake for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

An over decade tradition of patriotism was celebrated Sunday, July 3rd at the Annual Star Spangled Banner Sing-along at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sugar Land, TX. A true American Hero, US Navy Petty Officer,

2nd Class Justin Purviance, was presented with an award for his bravery, patriotism and service.

“I am honored to be recognized today and represent all veterans and men and women currently serving our country,”

said Purviance.

“I pray they all feel appreciated for the sacrifices they make.”

Purviance joined the Navy in May of 2001, then graduated hospital corps school in December of 2001. He was stationed with 3/7 Lima Co in March of 2002 and completed two tours of duty in Iraq between 2003 and 2004. He was injured April 17, 2004. He received two

awards for valor and bravery during his tours.

After returning home from the second tour he was retrained as an X-ray tech. Purviance was medically retired in April of 2007 as a Navy Second Class Petty officer.

Hundreds gave Purviance a standing ovation and celebrated our nation’s birth by singing patriotic songs such as “This Land is Your Land” and “God Bless America” accompanied by the Houston South and Richmond Stake choirs and many musicians.

Purviance’s appearance at the Sing-Along was arranged

by Impact a Hero, a non-profit organization that provides immediate and ongoing emotional and financial support for our severely wounded veterans injured in post 9/11 combat and their families.

“We rejoice and gather in patriotism to celebrate the birth of our country, its ideals and our freedom,” said David Hruska, President of the Houston Texas South Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “As people of faith, we are especially blessed in this nation to have religious freedom, a fundamental human right and the first among rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution.”

At the conclusion of the program, attendees had the opportunity to greet Purviance and meet “Uncle Sam” as they enjoyed refreshments.

This annual free community event occurs the Sunday prior to the 4th of July each year.

Joseph Freudenberger named Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist

Joseph Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, has been named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Gulf Coast Region. EY is the umbrella term for Ernst & Young Global Limited firms.

According to EY, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurial leaders who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary successes in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment.

EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® is considered the world’s most prestigious business award with a lifelong network of gravity-defying entrepreneurs. Each year, the business community comes together to celebrate regional semifinalists, finalists and winners. These honorees not only create and build marketleading businesses, but also help take the standard of excellence to new heights, transform the face of industry, create jobs and contribute to the vibrancy of communities.

“OakBend Medical Center’s patients are our neighbors, our family and our friends, and we are committed to excellence in all that we do for our community,” stated Freudenberger. “I am honored to be named a finalist for this Award. It reflects the successes our team has achieved in a highly competitive, everchanging environment.”

Riverstone remains most active development Riverstone continues to rank as Houston’s most active master-planned community, according to data published by Metrostudy.

The housing consultant firm ranked Houston’s top 25 developments based on the number of houses builders started in 2015. Riverstone started 692 houses last year – 200 more than the No. 2 development. This is the third year in a row that the Fort Bend community has landed the No. 1 spot.

“2015 was yet another record-breaking year in Riverstone as builders worked to meet the demand from home buyers seeking top schools, upscale amenities and a prime Fort Bend location,” said Trey Reichert, vice president and general manager of Riverstone.

Riverstone, a Johnson Development Corp. community, has won a number of accolades over the years including being named the top-selling master-planned community in Texas by real estate advisory group Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

The 3,700-acre development in Fort Bend offers a variety of home types — including patio homes, townhomes, executive homes and custom homes — appealing to buyers at every life stage. Homes are priced from the $300,000s.

Additionally, the community boasts a number of high-end amenities such as the 17-acre Club at Riverstone, a recreation complex that houses an 8,000-square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center and a catering kitchen, eight tennis courts and a resort-style pool with water slides. Big Adventure Park, a nature-themed playground with a zip line and suspended rope bridge, also is located within the complex.

Riverstone is one of four Johnson Development projects to be listed among the top 10 active communities on the list.

Woodforest ranked No. 4, with 409 home starts, and is the most active community in South Montgomery County. Riverstone’s sister Fort Bend community, Sienna Plantation, had 376 home starts, placing it fifth on the tally. Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear is ranked No. 6 with 346 home starts.

For more information about Riverstone, visit www.riverstone.com.

News Wings From Page 1 fied for the Junior Olympics!

Former WINGS member, Kerron Clements, is headed to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Jeneiro after winning the mens’ 400 hurdles. In addition, Raveyn Rogers, student at the University of Oregon, placed 5th in the 800 meter. Brandon Johnson and Kendra Chambers competed in the 800 and made it to the semi-finals. All are former WINGS members. WINGS take great pride in developing their athletes to compete on the

Dismiss From Page 1 Giving of a political contribution is not bribery unless it is accompanied by an express agreement to take or withhold a specific exercise of official discretion, which never occurred, according to Steenbergen and Harrell.

Texas bribery statute clearly provides that giving money or another benefit to a candidate for public office or a public official is not bribery if it is a political contribution.

Here, the PBK Architects (PBK) contributors and the additional 10 non-PBK contributors unequivocally say that Torres requested political contributions from them for Steenbergen and Harrell, PBK collected the money and prepared donor lists, the donors considered the money to be political contributions to Steenbergen and Harrell, and the contributions and donor lists were given to Torres. Additionally, Torres went through the same process with his non-PBK donors. Torres related that he gave both the donor information and contributions to Jim Gonzales.

Steenbergen recounted that Gonzales gave him $3,500, and, Steenbergen also said when the money was given to him, that Gonzales stated that “the money was political contributions.”

Steenbergen further explains that he intended to return the money when he took possession of it, that a donor list did not accompany the money, and that a few days later he returned the money to Gonzales. These facts are undisputed.

Another indictment required proof beyond reasonable doubt that Jim Gonzales, offered, conferred or agreed to confer a benefit on a public servant knowing that the public servant was prohibited from accepting the benefit.

The Legislature, however, created an important exception to the law underlying this indictment which legalizes all economic exchanges between office holders and citizens that are separate from contracts over which the public servant’s discretion is exercised.

Under this provision, public officials may accept gifts from children, siblings, parents, husbands, wives and others, obtain loans, purchase homes, conduct real estate transactions with friends and relatives, and conduct all other daily financial activities - so long as these financial transactions are separate and distinct

track and most importantly in the classroom. The club’s goals are to ensure that every member will be a positive contributor to their community while acquiring the necessary skills to obtain a college education through scholarships based on their academics and athletic talents. The WINGS Track Club has been a staple in the community and the county for over 20 years. Their journey began on Sunday, July 10, 2016 with parents, family, and friends to see them off. In addition, former Missouri City Councilwoman and School Board Member, Dr. Cynthia Lenton Gary was present and

gave an inspiring speech praising the team and coaches for their commitments, accomplishments, perseverance, and determinations.

The coaches are: William Wilmington track head coach, B.T. Williams head field coach, Tony Adekoya, Derras Wilmington, Ashley Mitchell, LaTeresa Wilson, Ngozi Alexander, Freddie Smith, Charlotte Davis, Rachel Shelling, Mathew Bogues, Gabriel Oladipo, Shannon Williams, Alvin Stevens, LaShaunda McNeil, Bobby Dixon, Nefertiti duPont, Jamiece Jackson, Marissa Benjamin, and Graylen Houston.

from the public officers’s decision making.

“After this indictment was returned by the Grand Jury, affidavits became available demonstrating a personal relationship between Anna Gonzales and Jim Gonzales and, demonstrated that all of the money transferred by Jim Gonzales to Anna Gonzales related to the renting of an apartment and the payment of associated utilities, and later, the purchase and construction of a home and furnishings, all for their mutual enjoyment. Contracts to lease the apartment, contracts to construct and purchase the home, contracts for upgrades to the home were entered into and acted upon, and furnishings were purchased, all corroborated by the affidavits, and clearly establish a personal reason, independent of her office, supporting the transfer of this money. The personal relationship ended by October, 2014. Thereafter, an accounting took place and all of the money was returned to Jim Gonzales on December 30, 2014, less offsets for expenses incurred. The next vote as to the ranking, selection, and approval of Gilbane occurred on May 5, 2015. Accordingly, for the reasons mentioned above, the evidence is insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the elements of this offense,” the prosecutor said in the motion.

The bribery charge was dismissed because “dismissal because Jim Gonzales (Gonzales) did not make an offer to James Steenbergen (Steenbergen) of money for his vote in favor of a project management contract between the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) and the Gilbane Company (Gilbane) or IDC, and because no evidence exists demonstrating Gonzales’ specific intent to enter into an agreement with a public servant for the taking or withholding of a specific exercise of that public servant’s official discretion and the intent to pay a benefit for the unlawful exercise of that discretion, and because evidence establishes that the money Gonzales furnished to Steenbergen was a political contribution.”

Interestingly, a recent Texas Supreme Court decision in favor of former Governor Rick Perry came to the rescue of Anna Gonzales in a charge of coercion of a public servant.

The section of the penal law upon which this indictment was returned was held to be unconstitutional on February 24, 2016 in Perry’s case.

Trustee Kathryn Kaminsky stated to investigators that Gonzales told her that she would attempt to discourage other votes for Kaminsky’s proposed after school day care contract if Kaminsky did not vote for the LCISD Gilbane Company project management contract. This exchange is nothing more than political give and take as to opposing points of view, according to the DA. The most scathing criticism of the indictments came from Don Bankston, attorney for Torres.

“A group of individuals set out for partisan political reasons to fabricate and manipulate facts to falsely accuse and indict Jesse Torres of false charges. They through the Pick a Pal grand jury set up in July of 2015 violated the Rules of Criminal Procedure, illegally received legal advice from private attorney who had serious conflicts of interest with the elected District Attorney and several of the targets, made attempts to keep the elected District attorney and staff out of proceedings, refused and ignored the legal advice of the District Attorney’s office as to the propriety of returning indictments, ignored certain statutes of penal code and case law in considering whether to return the indictments, and ignored fact that Sherriff’s office report as matter of law and fact could not show any offense against Torres. They further worked with local media to conduct false smear campaign against Torres,” Bankston said.

“The overall goal was to ruin three outstanding Hispanic public servants, to gain LCISD contract for another company and to ultimately gain control of LCISD,” he said.

“In July 2015, Judge Jim Shoemake, picked Grand Jury for July-December term from lists provided by his Grand Jury Commissioners. One Commissioner provided 8 of the names that got on the Grand Jury. That Commissioner is in direct competition with one of the targets of CoDefendants. Many of the Grand Jurors are highly involved in politics including the foreman,” Bankston said.

“Allen Owen is a partisan Republican and Mayor of Missouri City. One was the son of Rodney Vannerson who later appeared as a witness in Grand jury investiga-

NOTICE TO BIDDERS BRAZOS RIVER PARK LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Brazos River Park Landscape and Irrigation PK1507 Brazos River Park

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.

CivCastUSA.com or documents may be purchased for $75.00 in the office of the Project Engineer: Pacheco & Koch 20445 S.H. 249, Suite 380, Houston, TX 77070 Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, Cane Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Questions regarding this bid must be received on or before 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Questions may be posted on www.CivCastUSA.com or by contacting the Project Engineer, Patrick R. Owens, P.E., email powens@pkce. com or telephone (281) 883-0103.

The City will award contract and give notice of the award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June 1st, 2016, by the 400th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV-226899 in favor of the plaintiff- Winfield Lakes Homeowners Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of$ 7,588.12++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on June l0th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of August, 2016, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)Sir Roderick Sparks had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: Legal Description: LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK SIX (6), OF WINFIELD LAKES SECTION NINE (9), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NUMBER 20060006 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 2007 HARWTHORNE BROOK LANE, FRESNO, TX. 77545 TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

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

tion and is leader of opposition to LCISD leadership. Further he is the sister of Karen Pearson, who is Judge Shoemake’s political consultant. Before Judge Shoemake picked this Grand Jury, the controversy over money given to two LC1SD trustee candidates had surfaced publicly,” Bankston said.

“In January 2016, Grand Jury met with Judge Shoemake and the private Attorney Mike Elliott was allowed to enter into Grand Jury without District Attorney’s office being present. Elliott had severe conflict of interest as he had brought legal grievances against elected District Attorney, had been fired by District Attorney, his wife’s opponent for District Clerk was Torres’s niece, who made serious allegations against Elliot and his wife over illegal campaign contributions, and he was campaign treasurer for opponent of Ana Gonzalez in LCISD race. We need a thorough investigation of the formation and actions of this runaway Grand Jury,” Bankston said.

After the dismissal of the charges, Gonzales said he believed from the beginning that allegations against him and two others were false and wrongful and they were politically motivated.

“I have very strong feelings on this matter and the manner in which the false allegations surfaced and the wrongful indictment was issued. It has been a source of much pain and anguish, personally and professionally,” Gonzales said. “Now, I am focused on the future and serving our clients and communities in which we work with the same passion as before,” he said.

Steven Rocket Rosen, attorney for Jim Gonzales, said he was upset with the the way the Grand Jury handled the case. The media tainted his client’s name and he has to regain his reputation, Rosen said.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE TO: SEHBAN WARSI, and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: 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 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, 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 ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE of KIRAN HASHMANI was filed in the 328TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas, June 24, 2015 against SEHBAN WARSI, being numbered 15-DCV-224361 and entitled IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF KIRAN HASHMANI AND SEHBAN WARSI. The suit requests DIVORCE. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon 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(ren)’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 27th day of June, 2016.

Petitioner’s Attorney: M. All ZAKARIA M AU ZAKARIA & ASSOCIATES PC 6161 SAVOY DRIVE SUITE 1000 HOUSTON TX 77036 713-789-7500 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Megan Parker 281-633-7661

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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 17TH day of JUNE, 2016 by the 434TH Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-198883 in favor of the Plaintiff HUNTERS GLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,720.21 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 7TH 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)VANCE K. LANE & VANESSA ROSE LANE had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of AUGUST, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 18, BLOCK 5, OF HUNTERS GLEN 1 SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 20, PAGE 8 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $96,070.00 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: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June 16th, 2016, by the 400th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV-219116 in favor of the plaintiff- Creekmont Community Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of$ 2,874.88++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on June 29th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of August, 2016, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)Timothy Jon Handy and Olivia Joy Handy had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 11, BLOCK 2, OF CREEKMONT, SECTION 1 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060058, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2707 EVERHART TERRACE DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 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 19TH day of MAY, 2016 by the 400TH 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$4533.42 ++++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 & SONIA E. RODRIGUEZ had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of AUGUST, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 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. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: DEPUTY JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June 17TH, 2016, by the 434th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 15-DCV220713 in favor of the plaintiff- Colony Lakes Homeowners Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of$ 6,951.33+++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on June 29th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of August, 2016, at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- Jonathan Fell had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT TWENTYONE (21), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF COLONY LAKES, SECTION FIVE (5), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1472/A AND 1472/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7303 COLONY BEND LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

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.

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

Cause No. 15-CPR-028613 Notice of Appointment of Karen M. Deaver Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of July, 2016, Letters of Independent Administration upon the Estate of Theodore L. Deaver, Sr., Deceased, were issued to Karen M. Deaver, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Theodore L. Deaver, Sr., Deceased, by County Court at Law No. Four (4) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause No. 15-CPR-028613 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 Karen M. Deaver, Independent Administrator, being as shown below: Karen M. Deaver 16510 Quail Dale Drive Missouri City, Texas 77489 Dated this 11th day of July, 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 Karen M. Deaver, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Theodore L. Deaver, Sr., Deceased

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OPINION

Deeds for Donald….Again this year

By LISA GLENN Two years ago this coming week, the life of Donald Leonetti was cut short in a tragic senseless way and an entire community went into mourning along with his family.

For over 25 years, his company, Leonetti Graphics, has served Fort Bend Schools, a myriad of charities and philanthropic organizations by creating t-shirts and signage that shouted the adage “a picture is worth a thousand words.”

For the second year in a row the family is designating Sunday July 17th as “Deeds for Donald Day,” in which they ask everyone to perform an act of kindness for someone, whether it be family, friend or even a random stranger in Donald’s memory.

Last year our broken world was uplifted with the hundreds of people who texted, tweeted, “Facebook’d,” emailed what benevolent deed they had performed in Donald’s memory!!!!

Voted “Most Unforgettable,” Dulles Class of ’88, many knew Donald from his “Video Plus” days where he handed out movie critiques

Donald Leonetti along with winks and “thumbs up” nods to parents trying to find appropriate movies for their youngsters.

Donald then became the tshirt guy who would sit down with the head of student council, the captain of the dance or baseball team, the parent liaison, the golf tournament chair, or the teacher sponsor and listen to their ideas.

His memorial celebration at River Pointe Church was that of a local rock star. Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen said, “He was a special and giving person and will be sorely missed. There are few people like him that want nothing in

return for what they do. He touched many hearts.”

That day Pastor Patrick Kelley laughing told people Donald “was his kind of guy, someone who put real hands and feet on God’s message” and encouraged everyone to embrace the way Donald lived and not let guilt or anger take the place of forgiveness and reaching out.

His family is asking those hearts to honor Donald’s memory on Sunday July 17th with a giving act of kindness by reaching out to someone in need materially, emotionally or physically.

Last year people reported deeds from something as small as picking up their neighbor’s paper to paying for the next person in line at their favorite fast food place.

It doesn’t matter how large or small the act!

Donald Leonetti was a larger than life “boy next door,” an every-day guy who epitomized being a “cheerful giver” whose memory will live forever young in the many hearts he touched so please touch just one in his memory this coming Sunday!

Bill introduced to revoke Hillary Clinton’s security clearance

WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) introduced the Taking Responsibility Using Secured Technologies (TRUST) Act of 2016 in the House on July 11.

This legislation mirrors the legislation introduced in the Senate last week by Senator Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Gardner (R-CO). This bill would revoke former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s security clearance as well as the security clearances of Secretary Clinton’s colleagues at the State Department who exhibited extreme carelessness in their handling of classified information.

Additionally, the TRUST Act expresses the sense of Congress that Secretary Clinton should not have access to classified information again until she earns the legal right to such access.

“FBI Director James Comey stated that Former Secretary of State Clinton was ‘extremely careless’ in her handling of ‘very sensitive, highly classified information.’

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 June 22, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2016, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

1

14-DCV218784 03/18/15

320005005090090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 BENNIE BALL, AKA BENNIE JAMES BALL JUNE 20, 2016

LTS 9, 10, 11, & 12 BLKS 5, SEC E, FRESNO ADDN, VOL 223, PG 310 & VOL 210, PG 94 *

$520.00

$520.00

2

14-DCV218784 03/18/15

350004004010090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 BENNIE BALL, AKA BENNIE JAMES BALL JUNE 20, 2016

LTS 1, 2, 3, & 4, BLK 4, SEC D, GOLDEN HIGHWAY PROPERTIES, VOL 232, PG 346 & VOL 212. PG 533*

$760.00

$760.00

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15-DCV223842 10/23/15

157000000017090 CITY OF ROSENBERG VS. 1 ROXZY CARREGO LUCIO JUNE 20, 2016

REMAINDER OF LT 80, SLAVIN & GEORGE SUBD, L. E. CROSS SURV, ABST 408, VOL 64, PG 252*

$62,020.00

$4,000.00

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15-DCV225051 04/13/16

180500000022090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JESUS LT 22, BRAZOS MEADOWS, 1 REC'D IN SLIDE #581/B* ANDRADE, AKA JOSEFINA Z ANDRADE JUNE 20, 2016

$8,000.00

$2,800.00

(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.

“In November, the American people will have their opportunity to hold her accountable for the potential damage her actions have done to the security of the United States.

Until then, one thing is clear: Hillary Clinton and anyone else who demonstrates extreme carelessness should not have access to classified information,” said Congressman McCaul.

“It puts our national security and American lives at risk to trust someone with as disastrous as a track record as hers to properly handle such information. Her actions are grounds for disciplinary action, not a promotion to the most powerful office in the world - and we must send a clear message to all we trust with a security clearance that extreme carelessness will not be tolerated,” McCaul concluded.

Olson said: “The FBI confirmed that in spite of her claims to the contrary, Hillary Clinton improperly stored and transmitted highly classified information in a reckless manner. While the FBI investigation is now closed and Clinton faces no criminal charges, Congress can act. In its investigation, the FBI could not confirm whether any of the sensitive US classified information was hacked by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea or another outside organization.

This information confirms that at a minimum, she cannot be NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 27TH day of MAY, 2016 by the 400TH Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-215685 in favor of the Plaintiff TOWNEWEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,051.35 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 20th 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)- MINH N. TRINH had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of AUGUST, 2016 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 24, RIP, BLOCK 20, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 632, PAGE 713 LN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE: $119,840.00 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 JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

trusted with highly sensitive information,” Olson concluded.

The legislation follows the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) investigation into Secretary Clinton’s use of a personal e-mail system in her capacity as Secretary of State.

In an announcement earlier this week, FBI Director James Comey said that “there is evidence that they were extremely careless in their handling of very sensitive, highly classified information” and “none of these e-mails should have been on any kind of unclassified system, but their presence is especially concerning because all of these e-mails were housed on unclassified personal servers not even supported by full-time security staff.” The FBI uncovered several thousand additional emails related to her position, some of which contained classified material, that were not included in the 30,000 emails Clinton handed over to the State Department.

Comey concluded the FBI’s findings with “we assess it is possible that hostile actors gained access to Secretary Clinton’s personal e-mail account.” While Comey confirmed that classified information was transmitted and stored improperly and the personal e-mail system may have been hacked, he formally recommended that no charges be filed against Secretary Clinton.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on the 31st day of MAY, 2016 by the 434th Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15DCV-221563 in favor of the Plaintiff VICTORIA LAKES HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of$7,322.48 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 22ND 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)- PHILLIP H. HILL & SHANNON M. HILL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of AUGUST, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 10, BLOCK 1, OF VICTORIA LAKES, SECTION 1, FORT BEND, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE NO. 1593B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $152,330.00 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 JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

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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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INDEPENDENT • JULY 13, 2016 • Page 5

AUTOMOBILE: Chevrolet Cruze certified 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The engine reaches 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds.

It gets an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway with automatic transmission for a maximum highway range of 570 miles per tank. Stop/ Start technology with automatic transmission cuts off the engine when vehicle is fully stopped and automatically starts the motor when driver’s foot lifts off the brake for more fuel efficiency.

The front-wheel drive Cruze comes in five models:

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The new 2016 Cruze is larger and lighter, more efficient and more sophisticated.

It is also Chevrolet’s bestselling global car.

New technologies available are Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and new active safety features. It also has a more spacious interior and an athletic, aerodynamically optimized design.

It is now offered in more than 75 countries and comes with a new, standard 1.4 liter turbocharged engine with direct injection and an SAE-

FILM REVIEW : Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Who among us does not let their 12-year-old Inner Child out on occasion. Well, this is the occasion. If you are offended by an F Bomb, okay, a 100 F Bombs, or other bathroom humor, then you need not apply because Mike and Dave really do need dates to their little sister’s destination wedding in Hawaii and they are the ultimate knuckleheads of irresponsibility and a life of partying. John Belushi would have rushed them hard to join the Delts of Animal House at Faber College.

But this is the Twenty First Century so we need more sophisticated humor than a food fight. No we don’t. This kind of silliness has been selling during my entire life. Hello, “Three Stooges” and “Laurel and Hardy” and “Dumb and Dumber” and anything that Seth Rogen is in. We laugh at other people, especially if they are cute and sexy and funny.

The hunt for these boys did not take long nor did it involve deep thought. “Get me that hunky Zac Efron and that kid from “Modern Family” that is the male babysitter; what’s his name; oh yeah, Adam Devine; put those two knucks together and we can’t miss.” They were right.

Efron and Devine are perfect for the twenty-something buffoons who think advertising on the internet to get dates for a trip to Hawaii would be a good idea. Mike and Dave Stangle are brothers who just want to have a good time in spite of their parents fear that their attendance without dates will only stoke their inner fires and wreak havoc on sweet Jeanie’s (Sugar Lyn Beard) wedding to Eric (Sam Richardson).

Casting this movie was enchanted; Sam Richardson is a breakout star on HBO’s Veep and funny girl Sugar Lyn Beard has one of the best names ever invented by a mother and matching them as the beloved couple is a hoot. Then there’s the girls that answered the call to be the dates because we all know that Mike and Dave NEED dates.

Enter the multi-faceted Anna “Up in the Air” Kendrick as Alice and Aubrey Plaza as Tatiana who was the cutesy, daffy April on “Parks and Recreation.” These two comediennes should be teamed up in their own movie. Good chemistry and outstanding talent.

Director Jake Syzmanski has done some Saturday Night Live and even an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine so creating awkward and embarrassing bits is not a stretch. And he was able to corral this sack full of zanies and keep things moving.

But is this me commenting or have I allowed my 12-year-old Inner Child to slip into the role of film critic?

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 85. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

L, LS, LT, RS and Premier.

Cruze highlights include a standard seven-inch-diagonal screen and available eightinch-diagonal screen; more rear-seat legroom and knee room; projector headlamps with light-emitting diode (LED) signature lighting, and LED daytime running lamps on uplevel models.

More standard features include rearview camera and available OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot; wireless phone charging, heated rear leather seats and heated, leatherwrapped steering wheel and side blind zone traffic alert, lane keep assist and forward collision alert.

phone functions onto the Cruze’s 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen, allowing them to call up music, navigation apps and more via compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and more. An uplevel MyLink radio with an eight-inch display and navigation is available and also incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

An all-new, more rigid and lighter architecture plays significant roles in safety and efficiency. For 2016 the new Cruze got a stiffer body structure by approximately 27-percent and lost 53 pounds.

The lighter structure is also larger than the previous model, with the new Cruze’s 106.3-inch wheelbase stretching nearly an inch longer, while supporting front and rear suspensions with wide tracks (60.8-inch front/61.3inch rear). Aluminum is used in the suspension systems to optimize weight and handling.

Additional features include a MacPherson strut front suspension with specially tuned bushings and geometry to balance handling with comfort; a torsion beam rear axle on L, LS and LT models, and an enhanced Z-link design on Premier to deliver a more

Exterior additions to the 2016 Cruze are headlamps that sweep back into the front fenders and a stacked dualport grille design. The LT and Premier models feature premium forward lighting systems, including projector-beam headlamps and LED signature daytime running lamps.

Additional design details include a center-rear stop lamp mounted at the top of the roof line for a more refined appearance and polished aluminum, piano black and bright-finished accents which provide a more contemporary, upscale aura to the design.

Cruze’s new infotainment system integrates certain

balanced driving experience, as the rear suspension better follows the lead of the front suspension.

Also, four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife rotors are standard on all models, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, with traction control, rollover mitigation and anti-lock brakes, is standard.

Wheel sizes range from 15 to 18 inches.

The Cruze is Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world, with 3.5 million sold since it went on sale in 2008.

Fifty-eight percent of U.S. Cruze customers are new to Chevrolet and the Cruze is the segment’s second-best seller to customers under 25.

It is also the most connected car in its class.

The four-door, compact Premier sedan retails for $23,120 with all standard equipment. Options on the test drive Cruze Premier added $5,040 for a total of $28,160. The Cruze has a lot to offer for the price. It also rides and handles well, provides comfortable transportation in a good size cabin.

I definitely recommend taking a test drive in the Cruze before buying any other compact sedan.

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 June 23, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2016, the same being the 2nd 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

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Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

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14-DCV219935 04/21/16

503004018003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PAUL 7 L. CONWAY, AKA PAUL LEE CONWAY, ET AL JUNE 20, 2016

LT 3, BLK 18 MISSION BEND, SAN MIGUEL, SEC 4, VOL 21, PG 38*

$99,150.00

$12,400.00

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15-DCV222132 04/13/16

542200000018591 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. TRACT 4, CITY OF KATY, JESSE 4 THOMPSON SURV, ABST 393, BLANCHE J. FUSSELL, AKA VOL 449, PG 568* BLANCHE JORDAN FUSSELL JUNE 20, 2016

$12,860.00

$4,250.00

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15-DCV223101 11/30/15

955003007017090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. WASHINGTON MERNIES, ET AL JUNE 20, 2016

LT 17, BLK 7, WILLIOW PARK, SEC 3, REPLAT OF CHASEWOOD, VOL 21, PG 4*

$94,760.00

$13,300.00

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15-DCV225012 04/21/16

019100000073190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 GEORGE O. ROUCH JUNE 20, 2016

EAST 1/2, LT 29, WEST & SCHENCK SUBD, VOL 1, PG 13 & VOL 87, PG 336*

$1,250.00

$1,250.00

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15-DCV227381 04/21/16

227405001017091 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. LT 17, BLK 1, CINCO RANCH 4 MEADOW PLACE, SEC 5, REC'D YIJUAN GONG IN SLIDE# 1641B* JUNE 20, 2016

$314,820.00

$15,300.00

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 1, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Robert F. Wheless to amend the regulations and restrictions of PD, Planned Development District #53 to allow for the development of a self-storage facility within an approximate 2.53 acre tract of land and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: PD #53 is located along the north side of Highway 6 at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sienna Parkway, south of Kitty Hollow Park, north of Sienna Market HEB. The subject site is located at the west end of PD #53, east of Rustlers Crossing residential subdivision, and west of Auto Fix Unlimited auto repair shop.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PD #53 can be described as being the following plats as recorded in the applicable file numbers in the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas: Sienna Development Center subdivision as recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 20080153 (6.496 acres); Sienna Plantation Commercial Park North Section One-A subdivision as recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 20060027 (1.946 acres); Sienna Plantation Commercial Park North Section Two-A subdivision as recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 20060110 (3.684 acres); Sienna Plantation Commercial Park North Section Two-A Phase Two subdivision as recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 20060156 (2.291 acres); Reserve “B” and Reserve “C” of the Sienna Crossing Plaza subdivision as recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 20080037 (0.626 acres); Replat of First Choice ER Sienna Plantation subdivision as recorded under County Clerk’s File No. 20140029 (1.8748 acres);

(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

The self-storage facility is proposed to be located on a tract of land described as Reserve “E” of the Sienna Development Center subdivision as referenced above.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

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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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FORT BEND REAL ESTATE Rivers Edge • $289,900 • 4/31/2/3

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SOLD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Boulevard at Cinco Terrace Drive and Cinco Ranch Boulevard at Ranch Point Drive for the addition of multi-way stop signs, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS FOR ALL SCHOOL ZONES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING DESIGNATING LOCATIONS AND TIMES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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-16-29 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on July 5, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 1, 2016, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Stan Winter, Jones | Carter, to rezone an approximate 95.31 acre tract of land from SD, Suburban district to R-2, Single family residential district; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of the Newpoint Estates residential subdivision, south and west of the Creekmont residential subdivision.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being an approximate 95.31 acre tract of land situated in the Moses Shipman League, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, being out of that certain called 358.1824 acre tract of land as described in deed and recorded in County Clerk’s file number 9409260 of the Official Public Records of Real Property of Fort Bend County, Texas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

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PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Gary Ferguson – GKF Holdings, LLC, to rezone an approximate 2.67 acre tract of land from LC-2, Local retail district to LC-3, Retail district; and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located along Williamsburg Lane; north of AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care, Switch-it Inc, and La Quinta Inn & Suites; south of Walmart Supercenter; and west of Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being Reserve “E” of Amending Plat of Walmart Addition Subdivision as recorded in slide no.1469A of Fort Bend County Clerk’s File No. 9622479 and Instrument No. 1171903.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

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ANNUAL CATHOLIC DAUGHTER GARAGE SALE-JULY 14-16

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest Section 12 and Section 14, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa of Lisieux #2211 Annual Garage Sale will be held Thursday, July 14, from 6-9 p.m, Friday, July 15, from 9 a.m-7 p.m, and Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m-noon in the St. Theresa Catholic Church Community Center at 705 St. Theresa Blvd. in Sugar Land.

Items for sale include adult and children’s PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Jordan Ranch, Section 4, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 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 28, 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 16-101 – PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

clothing, shoes, furniture, linens, toys, sports and outdoor equipment, household and holiday items, dishes, knick knacks, books, and other treasures.

Proceeds from the sale are for scholarships and

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions 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 firms made public. Submissions 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 Q16-102 – ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SANITARY SEWER EVALUATION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

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

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

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE The STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 31st day of May, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. RUDOLFO ARIAS, AKA RUDOLFO ARIAS SR, ET AL in Cause# 15-DCV-223721 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10 AM on the 2nd day of August, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 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 85 OF THE DEED RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 1ST day of July, 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 .

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Rob Cook, Constable, Pct. 3 Fort Bend County, Texas

By John Morales, Deputy #1336

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 31st day of MAY, 2016 by the 268TH Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV228796 in favor ofthe Plaintiff MILLS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,901 .95 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 13TH 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) - TIFFANY NICOLE PEARSON had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of AUGUST, 2016 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: MILLS POINTE SECTION 1, BLOCK 1 LOT 4 IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 24914 MILLS MANOR DRIVE, KATY, TEXAS 77494 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $250,460.00 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 JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

charitable donations.

The Junior Catholic Daughters will sell food and refreshments on the first evening of the Garage Sale. For more information, contact Carol Snowbarger at 281.494.1983 or 713.256.7358.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for the addition of “No Parking” signs on Via Santori Drive within Lakes of Bella Terra, Section 16, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Waterside Estates Subdivision to add “No Thru Trucks” signs, Precinct 4.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Long Meadow Farms, Section 39, Precinct 4.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June15,2016, by the 240th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause#11-DCV-190537 in favor of the plaintiff- Winfield Lakes Homeowners Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of$ 580.02++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on June l0th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of August, 2016, 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., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- Sharon N. Bamiduro and Fefifara Bamiduro A/K/A Feyisara Bamiduro, Jointly and Severally had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 15, BLOCK 1, OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION NINE (9), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 200600006 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 2111 ACORN GLEN TRAIL, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

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

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 16-098 – CONTINGENCY AEDES VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas 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 21, 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 16-099 - ROOF REPLACEMENT ON SECTION OF COUNTY JAIL FOR FORT BEND COUNTY A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (CST). The preRFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Sheriff ’s Office Lobby located at 1410 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following.

All vendors are encouraged to attend.

This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Performance and Payment Bonds are required by successful firm.

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

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

CAUSE NO. 15-CCV-055814 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: EDGAR PEAVY, DEFENDANT, GREETING: YOU (AND EACH OF YOU) ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before the Honorable County Court at Law 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas, at the Courthouse being located at the Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, by filing a written answer at or before 10 o’clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being the 8th day of August, 2016, to Plaintiffs Petition filed in said Court, on the 16th day of September, 2015, in this Cause, numbered 15-CCV055814 on the docket of said Court and styled: Lakassett Baker, as Next Friend of Marian Wilson and Jasmine Cottingham and Lakassett Baker, Individually vs Edgar Peavy; allegations as shown in said petition now on file in the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office.

The officer executing this Writ shall promptly serve the same, according to requirements of law and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, this the 24th day of June, 2016.

LAURA RICHARD, COUNTY CLERK FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 301 JACKSON, SUITE 101 RICHMOND, TX 77469-3108 By: Kimberly Adams, Deputy 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 the next Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The name and address of the Plaintiffs attorney is: Cassandra Evans-Jones Attorney at Law 3334 Richmond Ave Ste 214 Houston TX 77098 713-524-4040

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NEWS Art Exhibit by Fort Bend Christian Academy students debuts at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

Students photographed at the new art exhibit by Fort Bend Christian Academy are Kennedy Slate, left, Harrison Vaughn, Laycee McGrady and Lily Grace Baker. a newspaper, solve crimes, run a bank, teach in a school classroom, serve customers in a nostalgic soda fountain cafĂŠ and more. Interactive exhibits and galleries managed as platforms for learning are ideal for children up to 12 years.

Hours for the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. General admission for adults and children age 1+ is $12.

Annual family memberships starting at $120 are available which entitle up to six family members in the same household to unlimited visits to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center and the Children’s Museum of Houston. Both tickets and family memberships can be purchased at www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org

Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, left, and Fort Bend County Historical Commission Members/Volunteers Charles Kelly and Don Brady. through the presentation of the Wolfe said that county hisannual Bert E. Bleil Heritage torical commissions “are the backbone of historical preserAward.

County Historical Com- vation and education in commission chair Charles Kelly munities across Texas. Wolfe of Sugar Land voiced his ap- added his agency “is proud to preciation for the honor by the recognize the exceptional efTexas Historical Commission fortsâ€? of the Fort Bend County and stressed that the volun- commission and appreciates teers could do little without its high level of performance the unagging support from during 2015.

County historical commiscommissioners’ court. Kelly said the work accomplished sions in Texas provided more last year and every year by the than 480,000 volunteer hours county historical commission in 2015, which the THC called an in-kind donation to the is a team eort.

In announcing the award, state valued at $11.3 million.

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The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston, opened Memorial Day weekend at 198 Kempner Street and Highway 90 in Sugar Land. “We’re honored to host the ďŹ rst of many art exhibits in the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center that will certainly engage and inspire children for years to come,â€? says Kim Rice, Director of Public Relations for Fort Bend Christian Academy.

The year-round Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is housed in a repurposed building within the former Imperial Sugar factory where families can explore the wonders of science, shop in a replica grocery store, report for

On July 5, County Judge Bob Hebert recognized Fort Bend County volunteer historians and preservationists for their eorts in 2015.

The Texas Historical Commission issued the county’s historical commission the THC Distinguished Service Award for accomplishments during the last calendar year.

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, which appoints the all-volunteer body, acknowledged the award at its July 5 court meeting.

County Judge Bob Hebert, himself an avid historian, said the award illustrates “continued great leadership and a superior work ethic demonstrated by the volunteers who make up the county historical commission.�

Hebert cited a few functions of the historical commission, among them the identifying, inventorying and protecting of historic cemeteries and structures; the recording and transcribing of oral histories given by key ďŹ gures in the county; and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in historical and cultural preservation

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An impressive collection of art by the students of Fort Bend Christian Academy is now on display through August 28 at the all-new Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center where visitors can enjoy student interpretations of “Marvelous Light.�

The inspiration for the exhibit is to show that “art is not just a gift or passion but that passion and gift is connected to a Creator and a Savior.�

Lining the walls of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Kids’ Hall, dozens of works by children ages ďŹ ve to 18 years of age showcase a collection of oil, color pencil, charcoal, color reliefprintmaking, graphic design, watercolor and photography.

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