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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017

Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

8 FBISD students named Texas WCJC breaks ground on National State Karate Champions Richmond construction project

Tyler Lopez, left, Jayden Goodman, Nalika Nana, Christina Korman, Sensei Cassie Pham-Korman; and (back row) James Goodman, Jr., Sensei Nizar Albagdadi, Kaito Sengoku, Sensei Ramon Veras, Rylan Garza, Elaina Lan, Charlize Lopez and Sensei Andres Sanabria.

Eight Fort Bend ISD students (the essence and foundation of and Kumite) helped form a 16-member ath- karate that focuses on form), Ku- •James Goodman, Jr., 5th grade, letic team that competed at the mite (face-to-face combat that Palmer Elementary (Gold, Kata; 2017 Texas National State Ka- incorporates attack and defense Bronze, Kobudo and Kumite) rate Championship and Qualifier techniques) and Kobudo (the •Elaina Lan, 8th grade, Quail Valin May, with individual members weapon systems of Martial Arts). ley Middle School (Silver, Kata) FBISD students earning top •Jayden Goodman, 3rd grade, placing in the top three posiPalmer Elementary (Silver, Kotions of their divisions. They awards are: were among 290 athletes from •Charlize Lopez, 5th grade, Set- budo; Bronze, Kata) throughout the state to enter the tlers Way Elementary (Gold, •Akira Santoso, 4th grade, Commonwealth Elementary (Silver, competition, regarded as the Kata and Kobudo Kata) largest and most prestigious ka- •Tyler Lopez, 1st grade, Sullivan Kata; Bronze, Kumite) rate tournament in Texas.

Elementary (Gold, Kata and Ko- •Kaito Sengoku, 4th grade, Austin Parkway Elementary (Bronze, The FBISD athletes were budo) among those, age 4-60, to com- •Nalika Nana, 2nd grade, Oyster Kumite and Kobudo) pete in various divisions of Kata Creek Elementary (Gold, Kata See KARATE, Page 3

State representatives and Fort Bend County officials recently joined Wharton County Junior College trustees and administrators for an official groundbreaking ceremony at WCJC’s Richmond campus. The project will renovate 9,000 square feet and construct an additional 3,600 square feet for the benefit of the Cosmetology and Process Technology programs. Pictured, from left to right, are WCJC trustee Scott Glass, WCJC Vice President of Student Services Dave Leenhouts, WCJC Trustee Monty Merecka, former WCJC Trustee Lloyd Nelson, WCJC Trustee Larry Sitka, State Representative John Zerwas, WCJC President Betty McCrohan, State Representative Phil Stephenson, City of Richmond Mayor Pro Tem Barry Beard, WCJC Chairman of the Board of Trustees Danny Gertson, WCJC Foundation member Suzanne Armour, WCJC Trustee Amy Rod, WCJC Vice President of Technology and Institutional Research Pam Youngblood, WCJC Vice President of Administrative Services Bryce Kocian, Vice President of Instruction Leigh Ann Collins, WCJC Trustee Ann Hundl and WCJC Trustee Merle Hudgins. Story on Page 6.

Missouri City charter election on Nov.7

By BARBARA FULENWIDER At the Missouri City Council’s special meeting on July 3 members discussed potential amendments to the city charter and also changing city elections from May to November.

The new election date this year will be for a general election so voters can choose their

district council member and they will vote in a special election to approve or not various additions and changes to the city’s ordinances.

At their July 3 special council meeting members decided to have the city’s legal staff draft an ordinance ordering a general and special election for Mis-

souri City on Nov. 17, 2017.

Background information to council members regarding the 2016 Charter Review Commission’s final report went to council on Dec. 28 last year. Their changes will be what voters will consider.

Council discussed ordering a See CHARTER, Page 3

Johnson Development reports sharp rise in home sales; Houston home prices, sales volume set record in June

New home sales are flourishing in Johnson Development’s Houston-area communities, with builders reporting 27 percent more homes sold during the first six months of 2017 than the previous year.

Builders sold a total of 1,560 homes through the first half of the year, compared to 1,225 in 2016. Three developments reported a year-over-year sales increase topping 35 percent: Richmond’s Harvest Green, with 48 percent more sales in 2017; Harmony in Spring, with 45 percent more sales during the first six months; and Imperial in Sugar Land, with 37 percent more sales this year.

In terms of actual number of homes sold, Riverstone heads the list not only among Johnson Development’s Houston-area communities, but all developments in the region, according to a recently released mid-year sales report by housing think tank Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO). With 276 sales — a 19 percent increase from mid-year 2016 — Riverstone is ranked at No. 1 in Houston, No. 2 in Texas and No. 16 in the nation. Johnson Development had six Texas communities ranked among the top 50 on the RCLCO list: Riverstone, Cross Creek Ranch (No. 31), Sienna

Plantation (No. 32), Woodforest (No. 37t), Harvest Green (No. 41) and Viridian (No. 49t).

“Again this year, we were blessed to have more top-selling master-planned communities in the nation than any other developer,” said Doug Goff, President and Chief Operating Officer for Johnson Development. “Thanks to a great team of professionals who manager our communities, our home sales are on pace to exceed 3,000 in the Houston market in 2017.”

Newmark Homes President Mike Moody says it’s the outstanding amenities found in Johnson communities and the thoughtful development that has fueled home sales.

“We build in seven Johnson developments and do so because we know the community will be well planned and no corners will be cut in creating a neighborhood where people will want to live,” he said. “Our sales are especially strong in Harvest Green where residents can grow their own produce on an on-site farm and pick fresh herbs from the edible landscape.”

Three Johnson communities started their first full year of home sales this year: Grand Central Park in Conroe, Jordan Ranch in Fulshear and Veranda in Richmond.

In its 42nd year, Johnson Development has 17 communities under active development — 14 in the Houston area, two in Dallas-Fort Worth and one in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.

Houston area home sales

Home prices and sales volume reached new heights, keeping 2017 on track to be a record year for Houston real estate.

The greatest sales gains took place among homes priced from $750,000 and above (categorized as the luxury market), followed by homes in the $150,000 to $249,999 range. June was the eighth straight month that the luxury segment enjoyed rising sales.

A total of 8,414 single-family homes sold in June compared to 7,771 a year earlier, according to the latest monthly report produced by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR).

That represents an 8.3 percent increase and marks the largest one-month sales volume in history.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales remain ahead of 2016’s volume by 7.4 percent.

New listings pushed inventory levels from a 3.9-months sup-

An aerial view of Johnson Development’s Riverstone ply to 4.4 months, the highest in strong employment numbers age price edged up 1.5 percent and healthy housing inventory to $304,155. Both figures are almost five years.

“June proved to be another levels, we expect the market all-time highs. June sales of all phenomenal month for the to remain vibrant.” The sin- property types in Houston toHouston real estate market with gle-family home median price taled 9,993, up 8.3 percent from buyers and renters sending vol- (the figure at which half of the the same month last year. Total ume and pricing into record ter- homes sold for more and half dollar volume for properties ritory,” said HAR Chair Cindy sold for less) climbed 2.6 per- sold in June rose 10.4 percent to Hamann. “Between continued cent to $239,023. The aver- $2.9 billion.

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NEWS Youth Services department Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital at The Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will gets Lifeline Achievement Award present a special performances

Sleeping Beauty

of the marionette puppet show, “Sleeping Beauty & the Handsome Prince,” on Saturday, July 22, beginning at 2 p.m, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Master puppeteer Jean Kuecher, producer of Marionette Playhouse, will entertain children of all ages with her beautifully handcrafted marionettes on an elaborate stage, with music and lighting. In this puppet show, the Good Fairy helps the Handsome Prince battle the Wicked Witch’s dragon, but then the prince can’t remember how to awaken the Princess Sleeping Beauty! With a little help from the audience, maybe he will remember and the Handsome Prince and the Princess Sleeping Beauty will be reunited! After the performance, stay to learn some of the backstage Kelly Ward, Emergency Department Director; B. Keith Ellis, M.D., Medical Director of the secrets.

The delicately handcrafted, Chest Pain Center; Scott Rivenes, M.D., Medical Director of the Emergency Department; 1/3-life-sized marionettes are Vicky Fox, Operating Room Medical Director built by Kuecher, who also prompt treatment for heart the hospital has met specific Hospital, visit houstonmethodist. designs their beautiful costumes or call and majestic scenery. A member attacks, beginning with the 9-1- reporting and achievement org/sugarland For more information, call 281.274.7500 to fi nd a doctor in of the Puppeteers of America and of Houston, and has used measures for the treatment of 1 call and continuing through her puppetry skills to enrich George Memorial Library at 281your area. their patients who suff er heart hospital treatment. the Greater Houston Puppetry classroom education.

342-4455 or the library system’s The American Heart attacks, and we applaud them for “Houston Methodist Sugar Guild, Kuecher holds a master’s The program is free and open Public Information Office at 281Association’s Mission: Lifeline their commitment to quality and Land Hospital is dedicated to degree in Education, Counseling to the public.

633-4734. program helps hospitals and timely care.” improving the quality of care and Guidance from the University Houston Methodist Sugar emergency medical services for our patients who suffer a heart attack, and the American Land earned the award by meeting develop systems of care that PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Heart Association’s Mission: specific criteria and standards of follow proven standards and City of Missouri City The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend Lifeline program is helping us performance for the quick and procedures for STEMI patients.

County, Texas has set a public hearing on The program works by accomplish that goal through appropriate treatment of STEMI Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for Public Hearing acceptance of the traffic control plan for nationally respected clinical patients by providing emergency mobilizing teams across the A public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Missouri City to Veranda, Section 8, Precinct 1. receive comments for or against proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning guidelines,” said B. Keith Ellis, procedures to re-establish blood continuum of care to implement The hearing will be held in the Ordinance regarding: American Heart Association/ fl ow to blocked arteries when M.D., Medical Director of the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson (1)Section 8.3.A.1. – Requirements for a PD district amendment application; Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Chest Pain Center at Houston needed. Eligible hospitals must American College of Cardiology applicability; protest and waiver. Ownership documentation You are invited to attend and state your adhere to these measures at a set Foundation clinical treatment Methodist Sugar Land. approval or objection on this matter.

The public hearing is scheduled: guidelines.

For more information, level for 12 consecutive months “We are pleased to be DATE: Monday, August 7, 2017 visit heart.org.

Submitted by, recognized for our dedication to receive this award.

TIME: 7:00 PM Laura Richard PLACE: City Council Chambers (2nd Floor of City Hall) For more information about and achievements in cardiac Fort Bend County Clerk 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) Missouri City, Texas Houston Methodist Sugar Land care, and I am very proud of our team.”

Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or you may call 281-403-8541.

In addition to receiving Background information to the Mission: Lifeline Silver council regarding the proposed Receiving award, Houston From Page 1 new articles that will be votMethodist Sugar Land has also charter election on Jan. 3, July ed on by citizens says the city been recognized as a recipient 3 or Nov. 7 and at their July 3 manager will be appointed by a of Mission: Lifeline’s Silver- special council meeting settled majority vote of the entire counPlus award, which recognizes on the Nov. 7 date. What voters cil and be the chief administrathat the hospital has reached an will be deciding in the special tive and executive officer of the achievement score of 75 percent election is a revised time frame city. He is to be hired “solely on or greater for treating STEMI for electing the mayor pro tem; the basis of his executive and transfer patients from other removing the requirement that administrative training, experifacilities within 120 minutes. city council must concur with ence and ability” and does not 2865 Dulles Avenue, (STEMI stands for ST-segment the city’s manager’s appoint- have to be a resident of the city Missouri City, Texas 77459 elevation myocardial infarction. ment, removal or suspension when appointed. While city Lunch Tuesday to Saturday It is one type of heart attack.) of department directors and manager he must reside in Mis11:30 to 2:30 “We commend Houston assistant city managers; allow souri City.

Dinner Monday to Thursday Methodist Sugar Land Hospital the city manager to establish, Article VII on tax administra5:00 to 9:00 pm for this achievement award, discontinue, redesignate and tion establishes a “department Dinner Friday 3:00 to 10:00 pm which reflects a significant combine departments; change of financial services, which will Dinner Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 pm institutional commitment to the name of the city’s finance administer the assessment and To Reserve for special events call the highest quality of care for department from that to finan- collection of taxes, among other 281-242-4186. their heart attack patients,” cial services department, and responsibilities.” The proposed Sun open for special events. said James G. Jollis, M.D., change the month in which the new Article IX on financial adSATURDAY, July 22: Every Wednesday - $3/glass house red or Chair of the Mission: Lifeline city’s fiscal year begins from ministration says the city’s fisJazz with Michael Incavo (keyboard) white. ALL DAY. Advisory Working Group. July to October. cal year will begin on Oct. 1 and 7:15-9:30pm Other By-the-glass specials at the bistro “Achieving this award means At city council’s July 17 end on Sept. 30. Prior to Sept.

The crazy genius of Michael Incavo (change weekly) meeting council was expected 1 of each year the city manager playing jazz and improv!

THURSTY THURSDAYS to discuss and authorize staff to must submit a proposed budget PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS Every Thursdays 15% off select wine bottles From Page 1 prepare an ordinance ordering and accompanying message to (Groups of 8 or more) Please ask bistro for current Thursty the special election on the pro- council.

Other team members to re- posed measure and on Aug. 7 Thursday list (changes frequently) For birthdays, work Happy Hurs/team building, The cost of the city’s Noceive awards include: Devash- adopt an ordinance ordering the JULY WINE DINNER, Fri 7/28 friends-family get-togethers Great way to spend vember election is budgeted ish Akhare (Bronze, Kumite), special election. On Oct. 18 the at $60,000 for fiscal year 2018 7-Course Tapas Dinner 1-2 hours tasting wines and learning about them.

Christina Korman, (Gold, city must publish the first of two and will come from the general Book Your Spot Now! Prices start at $20/person.

Kobudo; Silver, Kata); Rylan notices announcing the charter fund. The amount requested is $75/person - with wines Call/email bistro for wine tasting menu.

Garza (Gold, Kobudo; Bronze, election on Nov. 7 and publish $25,000. $60/person - no drinks WINE WEDNESDAYS Kata), Sensei Andres Sanabria the second on Oct. 25.

(Gold, Kumite; Bronze, Kata), Sensei Cassie Pham-Korman (Gold, Kata and Kobudo), Sensei Rommel Gargoles (Silver, Kata; Bronze, Kobudo) and Sensei TJ Lopez (Gold, Kata).

Also competing was Sensei Clarissa Villanueva.

The winners of the competition, all of whom are aspiring Olympians, will represent Texas at the 2017 USA National Championships and Team Trials, to be held July 19-23 in Greenville, South Carolina.

With karate being one of the five new sports confirmed for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, these winners are all aspiring to compete as U.S. Olympians at the event.

All of the athletes mentioned trained at the Traditional Karate Center under the instruction of Sensei Ramon Veras (Chief Instructor), Sensei Nizar Albagdadi (Senior Instructor), Sensei Nathan Work (Senior Instructor), Sensei Cassie Korman, Sensei Pedro Gutierrez and Sensei Andres Sanabria.

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WHEN MY DADDY WENT TO WAR...

WW II V Mails — January 1944

By CAROLYN BOWDEN “Today is a stormy dreary looking day in Italy. Tomorrow I will move to nicer quarters but will have to share my room with another Captain.

Honey, you can ride a street car here for ½ cents. Picture Shows 9 cents, ours is free. Women here are wearing silk stockings. So I was told. Haven’t seen any “liquid hose” at all.” (This was when they painted a seam on the back of their legs.) (The women of Europe did not shave their legs. Therefore they could not apply the “liquid hose”) “I went and looked at my new quarters yesterday and I think my room would be almost nice enough for you. I still haven’t seen my roommate. Guess he will be there tonight. The temperature is 36 degrees F here this A.M. Coldest we have had. Wish you could view the snowcapped mountains.”

“I spent my first night in my apartment. I have a Lt. Budd from Berkley, California. His name is Arthur D.” “I was blessed with 23 of your nice letters last night.

Tell my little school girl and the “man of the house” that their daddy will teach them to shoot our little 22 when I

asked if I could tell her where he was interned. The answer was Africa and I assured her that he was well cared for and she could look forward, I hope, to seeing him someday.

There was a little sister but she got too near the fire while the mother was away. Please guard our little ones.”

“This A.M. when I carried my clothes to the cleaners I noticed the sign. Instead of “Dry Cleaners”, there appears only one word “PAPOFF” which means “cleaners”.

Sure am glad to get their service as washing is hard on our clothes. Trousers 12 cents, field jacket 12 cents and wool shirt 8 cents. Today I need to shop for a wash rag (3 cents)” 14 Jan 44: “Yes, if there is a way, I will be back. Glad you believe in me. I received a knee injury, no wound. To the best of my judgment it is completely well. Rough Country.

Sorry if I caused you anxiety.

Yes I am now getting plenty of mail, hope it continues. I sat on court all day yesterday and today I will be out again.”

(Soldiers who violated a military “code of justice” were called before a Military Panel who sat in judgment of them.

I assume Daddy was on that Military Panel) “Tomorrow I will take a lit-

Bowden come home.”

“We have English walnuts to the Nth degree. First time I have had all that I wanted.”

“I have my interpreter collecting coins for you and they include German money, Vatican City money, and Italian.

Will send one in each letter until you have all of them. I have my room all straightened out and your picture proudly displayed on my dresser. I have your picture on my handkerchief box and the babies on the other end of your six in the folder.”

“Yesterday after I had shown a building to some officers a lady and a little boy about yours and Jerry’s age, came up and handed me a letter from a Prisoner of War and

(One of the pictures taken by a fellow soldier who was killed.)

Daddy on far left. He was always very friendly so the people he is talking to were probably someone they met on the street. tle trip. I have the A.M. off and a jeep to use as authorized.”

(Writing paper was in short supply which is why Daddy would write back on our letters to him. Also Mama would leave space on the last page of a letter for him to use.)

“I have been in Italy for 4 months now and have been denied the pleasure of looking into your lovely face for nine long months.

“Your husband weighs 188 pounds now versus 209 when he left the States and your nice meals. I feel fine and am gradually getting my clothes altered to fit. I am not doing any dieting, just trying to eat like you told me to. Will get to 175, if possible, which is normal for a man of my build. The skin on my body has cleared and my toe trouble is gone.

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 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 #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

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

Thanks to 10% Sodium Thiasulphate.” (Was commonly called “Hypo” and Army used it in treatment of wounds.)

“Today I am sitting on court again. Listen, honey, on several occasions I have had chances to have returning officers call you and tell you hello for me but I don’t know your number or if you have a phone. Please advise.

“I have two cotton mattresses but these people don’t seem to go in for innersprings. Have been in some swell homes but have not seen any of our type.

“Today I secured a little Italian carbine for Jerry to go with his sword and German helmet.

I am sure there will be great

battles fought with them.

“Today I went shopping: 8 oz can salted peanuts, two packs gum, 2 life savers, box sour balls, one O’Henry, one tootsie roll and I believe that is all. Gave any cigarette rations to the electrician who installed my heater. Today was in a villa and saw a triple easy chair shaped in a circle.

I asked the lady why and she said that the third part of the easy chair was for the girl’s mother when the daughter had company.

“Today I mailed you 2 rolls of developed film of which you will please have two prints each made of them. Keep one set and mail the other to me as I wish to send them to the wife of the man who snapped them. He gave them to me the day before he was killed.

Look at October 18, 1943 “LIFE” magazine and you will have a very good idea of what our invasion force looks like.

“Had a letter from Ryser today dated January 15th (today was January 31st) stating that my winter and dress clothes were on the way to me. He said Ireland was very cold and wet. Maybe they will get to me by next fall. I sure will be glad to have them.”

NEXT COLUMN: WWII V-MAILS – February 1944

July 17- Deeds for Donald The new Leonetti Elementary School where “It’s a great place to be a Kid,” is aptly named after one of the biggest kids at heart, Donald J. Leonetti.

For almost three decades, his company, Leonetti Graphics, has served Fort Bend schools, a myriad of charitable organizations and countless local businesses by creating inspiring shirts, uniforms and signage.

Donald’s giving nature carried over to various areas of the community, including his church and to FBISD, where he served as a mentor to many students. He also devoted countless hours to Young Life and was instrumental in founding the Ridge Point chapter of the organization.

As the anniversary of his passing approaches, his family wants people to remember the day and Donald by actively doing something good for someone else because that was the kind of person he was.

Each year those who loved Donald, repeat what River Pointe’s pastor Patrick Kelley laughingly told those at his memorial... that Donald was his kind of guy: “someone who put real hands and feet” on God’s message. He encouraged everyone to embrace the way Donald lived and not let guilt or anger take the place of forgiveness and reaching out.

Living in a world where social networking, the media, and movies seem to highlight war, violence, and misdeeds, this July 17th, Donald’s family wants everyone to think about the potential for good and then go out and actually do something good for someone else in memory of Donald, an every-day guy who epitomized being a good Samaritan.

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

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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

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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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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for River’s Edge, Section Fifteen-A, Precinct 1.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 7, 2017, 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 Deshun Stanley to amend the rules and regulations of PD, Planned Development District #11 to allow for the location of an adult day care center; 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 #11 is located north and east of the intersection of Lake Olympia Parkway and State Highway 6 and includes a Public Storage facility (6725 Highway 6); a State Farm Insurance business (6705 Highway 6); a shopping center (6701 Highway 6); and a vacant fast food restaurant building (6855 Highway 6).The proposed adult day care center would be located within a lease space within the shopping center.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PD #11 can be described as being all 6.40 acres described in the final plat of Park Place, a subdivision recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s instrument number 1176588 and slide 1776B of the plat records 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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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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Spring Green Boulevard at Hawks Prairie Boulevard for interim addition of multiway stop control, 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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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

matched by Fairmount Santrol, was given to Texana Center for an infant and special needs playground.

Over 40 Fort Bend Cares Grants Committee volunteers performed a thorough review of grant applications from 42 local nonprofits before making their recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Reviews included site visits, meeting with staff, determining the number of children impacted, and identifying whether the organization meets a physical, emotional, or educational need. Grants Committee Chairperson Patty Ward said, “Fort Bend Cares supporters

Fort Bend Cares supporters celebrated the awarding of grants to 31 nonprofits committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County, on Thursday, June 8 at Safari Texas Ranch.

Through the generosity of event sponsors and other donors, Fort Bend Cares distributed over $176,000 to these hardworking community organizations.

Awards ranged from $2,000 to $10,560. An additional $28,000, $18,000 raised through Paddles Up at Fort Bend Cares annual Road Trip event and $10,000 generously

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green, Section 7, 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.

Pedregon said family witnesses told her Chapo did not bark, growl or do anything when the police entered the backyard.

The family said they never heard anything but the gun firing and then saw Chapo dying.

Pedregon also told Channel 11 that Missouri City Police Chief Mike Berezin has reached out to the grieving family personally and told them his department does not take cases like this lightly.

A statement from Missouri City communications department said, “The city’s police department is investigating all facets of this serious matter, including applicable policies, procedures and training. The loss of the Pedregon family’s beloved dog, Chapo, is unfortunate and our thoughts are with them.”

The Pedregon family has posted numerous pictures of Chapo on Facebook and in turn have received many condolences and some strong negativity toward police. The Missouri City Police Department’s Facebook page has also received its share of anger from the public regarding the tragedy.

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By BARBARA FULENWIDER This is a sad tale about a policeman and a pet dog.

They collided with one another late one night and dire consequences ensued.

The consequences came about as the result of a call to police by a neighbor about a noisy disturbance in the 2100 block of Peachwood Drive.

It was Friday night near midnight when two Missouri City police officers were dispatched to the house and determined the noise was coming from the backyard of a house in the 2500 block of Bedrock Lane.

An officer heard loud noises coming from the backyard so walked to the backyard fence gate, opened it and was met by a Pitbull.

The officer said he called for someone to restrain the dog but no one did. He said the dog approached him in a way that put him in “immediate fear of his safety” so he drew his gun and fired one deadly bullet at Chapo.

The dog Chapo was a beloved family pet that the Pedregon family of five loved and cherished, so losing him has been difficult.

Lizzethe Pedregon, the owner of Chapo, told Channel 11 that the family fell in love with the two-and- ahalf –year-old Pitbull Terrier from when they first got him as a puppy. She said, “He was our baby. It’s been hard, it’s been hard because Chapo he wasn’t our dog, he was our family.

“He was very kind very gentle, he loved the kids. He was a sweet dog. He wasn’t mean, he wasn’t aggressive, he was just a sweet dog,” she was quoted as saying on the Channel 11 website. She also said Chapo was always included in family get-togethers and that Friday night had been in their backyard running around, catching a ball family members threw to him.

Suddenly, she said, police officers were in the backyard. They had not banged on the gate or announced themselves. “We didn’t hear the police, nothing, nothing to get our attention, so that we could open the gate for them. Everything happened so fast, just very fast,” Pedregon told Channel 11.

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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

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entrust us to evaluate grant applicants to ensure the money they have helped us raise has the biggest and most positive impact on disadvantaged children in Fort Bend county as possible. Those serving on the Grants Committee take this responsibility very seriously.”

New grant recipients this year include Clothed by Faith, to purchase new socks and underwear for disadvantaged children and youth in Fort Bend county, and Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, for Open Doors passes which give full access to the Discovery Center to low-income families who cannot afford the price of admission.

Fort Bend Cares Co-Founders, Dr. Bob McClendon and

Jim Rice, awarded East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry (EFBHNM) the Founders Grant. EFBHNM provides nutritious food items to families in temporary financial crises.

Fort Bend Cares raises funds for grants through a variety of events and individual donations. Its primary fundraising event, “Road Trip,” is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Fluor in Sugar Land. To sponsor this event or to volunteer with Fort Bend Cares, contact Executive Director, Angel Tapia, at angel@fortbendcares.org or 832-819-2005. For a complete list of 2017 grant recipients and for more information on Fort Bend Cares visit www. fortbendcares.org.

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

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

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 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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AUTOMOBILE: Nissan Murano

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The Murano is one of the top luxury crossovers I’ve driven this year so no wonder the third generation Nissan Murano has set a record 38.5 percent more sales this year than last.

In addition to the Murano’s crossover’s styling, interior space and premium interior and advanced technology, a mid-model year update offers buyer the optional Siri Eyes Free or Apple CarPlay across the full model range.

There is also a revised SV grade premium package, which adds heated front seats and heated outside rearview mirrors and a new SV driver assistance package that includes auto-dimming inside mirror, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, around view monitor with moving object detection, driver attention alert, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert.

An optional new SV premium plus package includes driver assistance plus 18-inch gun metal aluminum-alloy wheels.

Another new offering is the midnight edition package, available on the Platinum grade. It includes black roof rails, black mirror caps, splash guards and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The 2017.5 Nissan Murano comes in four grades: S, SV, SL and Platinum. Each is available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

With its sculptural design, the Murano stands out in the

crossover field. The interior welcomes with an advanced lighting system and use of premium materials. Nissan’s drive-assist display includes a 7.0-inch high-resolution color display.

Available audio systems include a Bose design with 11 speakers, HD Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with subscription. Also offered is Apple CarPlay, now optional on S grade and standard on SV, SL and Premium grades.

The rear seats are a threecushion design and climatecontrolled seats are available in front, along with optional heated rear seats. Other interior features include standard dual-zone temperature control, push button ignition, available leather seating, heated steering wheel, steering wheel position memory, driver’s seat and outside mirror memory, power folding rear seats and remote engine start with climate control. Overhead is the available power panoramic moonroof.

The rear cargo area accommodates four large suitcases, while the rear seats fold flat for more cargo space. With the rear seat release and available power rear seat return, Murano converts from people hauler to cargo ship or back.

All configurations can be done from the back, with no walking to each door.

Every 2017.5 Murano gets its punch with the 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque.

Fuel economy is 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined for both front-wheel and all-wheel drive models.

Murano offers responsive handling and a comfortable ride through use of a 4-wheel independent suspension featuring a front strut/rear multilink design.

Also standard are 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system and powerassisted rack-and-pinion steering.

Advanced features include

forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, intelligent cruise control, rear cross traffic alert and driver attention alert, which helps alert the driver when drowsy driving is detected.

The Platinum grade was the test drive and fully outfitted including 20-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels, LED headlights, climate controlled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel with power tilt, telescoping and memory, and power-folding second row seats and Nissan Connect with Navigation and many more creature comforts.

The Nissan Murano Platinum AWD model retails for $40,780 and with the optional technology package came in at $43,265 less destination charges.

The Murano Platinum is a dream to drive and ride in and equally outstanding in exterior looks and interior pizzazz.

Elected state, county and city officials recently gathered at Wharton County Junior College’s Richmond campus to formally break ground on a $1.75 million construction project.

The groundbreaking ceremony drew a large crowd that included elected officials, school district representatives, WCJC Board of Trustees members, college employees and staff, students and media representatives. Guest speakers included District 28 State Rep. John Zerwas, District 85 State Rep. Phil Stephenson, City of Richmond Mayor Pro Tem Barry Beard and WCJC Board of Trustees Chairman Danny Gertson.

Guests were greeted by WCJC President Betty McCrohan, who thanked those in attendance for their ongoing support and noted that the groundbreaking is just one part of a larger, comprehensive improvement project.

“The Richmond campus renovation and expansion project is only the first stage of a revitalization plan on this campus,” McCrohan said. “The college’s master plan also includes a new health professions building, a student pavilion and refurbishment of the original building. This project offers another opportunity for us to serve the community.”

The Richmond project entails renovating 9,000 square feet of space and building a new 3,600 square foot wing in order to expand the Cosmetology and Process Technology programs. Project cost is $1.75 million, not including equipment and furnishings. Expected completion date is fall of 2017.

Through the project, Cosmetology will be offered for the first time in years at the Richmond campus. Currently, the program is housed exclusively at the Wharton campus. Cutting-edge equipment, a spacious salon and extra classroom space will allow the program to accommodate 60 new students.

Process Technology is based at the Bay City campus but began offering classes in Richmond last year. Once the expansion project is completed, the program will be able to accommodate more students and offer additional training opportunities. The project includes the construction of a computer lab, an open lab, additional classroom space, a turbine generator, and distillation and neutralization skids.

Gertson, chairman of the WCJC Board of Trustees, said the college has a rich history in Fort Bend County that dates back to 1980, when WCJC taught its first classes to 127 students at B.F. Terry High School. The Richmond campus was opened in 2001.

“WCJC prides itself on offering our students, of all backgrounds, the personal attention they need to realize their dreams, whether that dream is to earn a one-year certificate, a two-year associate’s degree or to take core courses to transfer to a four-year university,” Gertson said. “At WCJC, we are proud of (our) legacy of success and we stand ready to educate area residents for decades to come.”

Woman sentenced to 10 years for stealing from employer 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

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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

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14-DCV217718 02/23/17

006400000400690 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 VERISSA RENE BISHOP, AKA VERISSA BISHOP, ET AL JUNE 20, 2017

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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

Anita Adams was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison today for a felony theft she plead guilty to this past May. The 51-year-old Houston woman was charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer along with the company’s bookkeeper.

According to Scott Carpenter, the Economic Crimes Division Chief Prosecutor, Adams plead guilty to Theft on May 15, 2017.

The Court ordered a pre-sentence investigation report by the adult probation department to be considered during sentencing.

The evidence developed during the investigation demonstrated that Adams’ friend, Andrea Davidson, had been employed at an engineering company as an office manager.

One of her responsibilities included managing the accounts payables, including all vendor payments. According to the financial records offered into evidence, Davidson stole over $8 million from her employer by issuing company checks to herself and friends.

Davidson disguised the checks by removing them from the company’s computers and providing its accounting with altered bank statements. Adams testified at her sentencing hearing that beginning in 2007, Davidson began issuing company checks directly to Adams and she would deposit the checks into her bank account.

In return, Adams gave one-half of each deposit to Davidson. Adams admitted to passing over $258,000 in stolen money through her account.

The scheme was discovered when a credit card company called the engineering firm asking if $300,000 in payments to Davidson’s personal credit card were authorized.

The company conducted an internal investigation and determined that Davidson was spearheading a massive theft.

Davidson was previously sentenced to 28 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Davidson’s husband and another friend, Ether Thomas, currently have cases set for trial.

Adams was prosecuted in the 400th District Court before Presiding Judge Maggie Jaramillo. Theft in this case is a firstdegree felony punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Assistant District Attorneys Scott Carpenter prosecuted the case. Attorney Gerald Moton represented the defendant.

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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Inspiration Stage presents Hairspray July 28 - Aug. 13 in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plus-size teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and meets a colorful array of characters. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.

Director Richard Gomez, Music Director Brian Kay and Choreographer Mandy Seymore-Sensat saw an unprecedented 115 adult and teen actors audition, with a final cast consisting of 33 top-notch actors. Always a popular show, it recently saw a surge in popularity after NBC broadcast their version of the production live in December 2016.

“I could not have been more impressed by the caliber of talent at auditions. It was a hard job cutting down 115 auditioners to a cast of 33, but we have the best of the best. Every audience member will be in for a big treat,” says Gomez.

“Beyond the glitz, glamour and fun that is Hairspray, there is a captivating message that my production team and cast are passionate about communicating. This will not be your typical Hairspray,” Gomez continues. “While we vow to stay true to your favorite characters, the infectious songs and the high intensity dance numbers, we are determined to bring out the message of love, acceptance and integration for all, more so than ever before. Travel back to 1962 and get ready for a show that you and your family will be sure to love.” For details on dates, times and tickets, visit http://inspirationstage.com/shows/hairspray/.

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and grow in the process. We are very much looking forward to meeting this year’s candidates,” said Lisa Reyes, Co-Chairperson of the Queen Scholarship Contest.

Reigning queen, Katie Koerth, crowned last September, has been busy attending events, being an ambassador for the Fair, and enjoying all the Queen’s duties. This year a new pre-determined scoring format will debut. As part of the new criteria, an essay on “What My Fair Means to My Community” will be required to be submitted by the candidates. The long-standing, ticket sales requisite is no longer part of the contest.

The Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest is for females between the ages of 15 and 19 who are residents of Fort Bend County. The competition is based on a personal interview, the essay, a networking event, and participation. Winners receive scholarships and prizes for their efforts, as well as the opportunity to serve as a community ambassador for the Fort Bend County Fair for the coming year. The mandatory meeting is the only day to register for the Scholarship Contest. The 2017 Fort Bend County Fair Queen will be crowned on Sept. 29. For more information visit fortbendcountyfair.com. The 2017 Fort Bend County Fair will run from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8, 2017.

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2016 Fair Queen Katie Koerth The tradition of being crowned Queen, will carry-on for one royal hopeful. The Fort Bend County Fair will be hosting a mandatory orientation meeting on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 2 p.m at the Fairgrounds in building W, for young ladies who are interested in participating in the Fair’s Queen Scholarship Contest.

“Being named Queen is a long-standing tradition of the Fort Bend County Fair. The young ladies can come from all over the county, and it truly is an exciting time for them. It is always an experience that we as a committee strive to make an exceptional one, and it is very rewarding for us to see them transition, learn,

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Plan Ahead: Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/physicals-sl to print and fill out the UIL physical evaluation form and release form.

NOTE: According to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) guidelines, students participating in school sports must complete and pass a preparticipation physical screening. Students must bring the UIL physical evaluation medical history form and Houston Methodist consent form completed and signed by a parent or guardian.

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