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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land

Invitational golf scramble

Firefighter David Kaiser, left, Officer Andrew Sonnier, Firefighter J. Polach, Officer Khoury Hilliard, Firefighter K. Vincent, and Telecommunications Operator Tracy Vives.

The Missouri City Police Officers Association Police Invitational Golf Scramble will be held on September 11, at the Quail Valley Golf Club. In remembrance of that fateful day, the tournament will recognize First Responders, past and present, for service to their community. This theme throughout the tournament will include presentation of colors by the MCPD honor guard, the National Anthem sung by a local celebrity, a unique golf ball drop on the 18th green and a display of first responder vehicles from Missouri City and Fort Bend.

In addition to the standard 4-person scramble there will be a special tournament flight for first responders where separate and well-designed prizes will be awarded to this flight winner.

Proceeds from the tournament support college scholarships, Adopt-a-Family Program, Bethel Ministries, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics, crime prevention, and financial assistance for Missouri City Officers, First Responders and their families.

2015 sponsors include: Republic Services, Johnson Development, Market Petroleum, Classic Chevrolet, Tool Mart, Quail Valley Golf Course, Raising Cane’s, Aquarius Home Service, Quail Valley Fund, Collision Clinic, Quality Wrecker Service, Trammel Crow, Whitley Penn, LLC To register or purchase balls for the Ball Drop, go to www. golfquailvalley.com. Balls are $5 each, the prize will be 50% of total Ball Drop proceeds.

Participants interested in playing in either golf flight and/or businesses and individuals looking for sponsor opportunities – may visit www.golfquailvalley.com. They may also contact Detective Keith Boyett at kboyett26@gmail.com or 281-403-5827, or Missouri City Councilman Floyd Emery at floydemery@sbcglobal.net or 713-562-0331.

Three finalists named for City Manager position

After conducting a nationwide search, Strategic Government Resources has announced three finalists for the City Manager position at the City of Missouri City: •Mike Castro, current City Manager at the City of Jersey Village •Leonardo Olivares, former City Manager at the City of Weslaco •Michael Ross, current City Manager at the City of West University Place “Three highly qualified candidates have risen to the top of Strategic Government Resources’ nationwide search and have been presented to the City Council of Missouri City for formal consideration,” said Mike Tanner, Senior Vice President of Executive Search with Strategic Government Resources.

City Council Members have interviewed the candidates and are currently in the review process.

“With the assistance of SGR, City Council has searched for a potential City Manager who not only possesses the necessary leadership and management skills to implement the Strategic Policy we have put in place but also foster ongoing and new relationships with citizens and stakeholders to continue the Show Me City’s growth,” Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen said. “We look forward to finding the perfect candidate to meet the diverse needs of our expanding community.”

In March, City Council hired Strategic Government Resources to conduct the national recruitment; the firm received 46 applications for the position.

On Feb. 9, 2015, former City Manager Edward Broussard moved on to take over the same position for the City of Tyler, Texas. Assistant City Manager Bill Atkinson is currently acting as Interim City Manager for Missouri City. “We have been searching for a City Manager that is highly responsive to citizen needs and dedicated to exceptional customer service. We are also seeking a City Manager with highly advanced finance and budget skills who will ensure that the City always meets its fiduciary responsibilities,” Mayor Owen said.

“Our next City Manager must be a creative, collaborative and innovative leader who is visible and involved in our community.”

Shopping, dining, museum, hotel planned at Imperial sugar mill site The historic structures of the former Imperial Sugar refinery will soon be restored and brought back to life as the signature features of Imperial Market, an upscale shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural destination which incorporates a high-end boutique hotel, Class A office space, the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center and Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Museum, along with luxury, multi-family residences.

Construction of the 777,500-square-foot project at U.S. 90 and Highway 6 will begin in late 2015 with a grand opening slated for spring 2017.

Imperial Market is being developed by partners Geoffrey Jones and James Murnane, founders of Imperial Market Development, LLC. Situated along the banks of Oyster Creek within the 720acre Imperial master-planned community, Imperial Market will encompass 269,600 square feet of upscale retail space and restaurants, some of which will be located in Imperial’s historic Three-Bay Warehouse which is ideal for larger retail merchants and smaller tenants alike.

The historic, eight-story Char House, built in 1925, will be transformed into a luxury, 120room Aloft Hotel where varying floor heights, large windows and the iconic building’s steel and brick structure make it ideal for a boutique hotel experience unlike any other in the Houston

area. An adjacent building with 10,000 square feet of conference / meeting space with a fitness center will also be built.

The project design calls for the restoration and relocation of Imperial’s iconic twin smokestacks that will serve as the focal point of the project’s central green space, a 30,000-squarefoot linear park with interactive pop-up fountains and other unique architectural features.

The recently restored water tower, the tallest west of the Mississippi River when it was built in 1924, will serve as yet another landmark within the Imperial Market development.

Imperial Market’s massive silos will also be carefully preserved and repurposed for potential retail and restaurant

space in a manner consistent with the rich historical character of the site.

“We are deeply respectful of the site’s historical significance and are devoted to creating a shopping, working, and living experience where history

and commerce seamlessly intersect,” says Geoff Jones, codeveloper of the project.

“We want visitors to Imperial Market to know they are somewhere special; a place which expresses authenticity See IMPERIAL, Page 3

UH gets $54 million in construction bonds to expand in Sugar Land State leaders have paved the way for new construction at UH Sugar Land (UHSL), a campus of the University of Houston.

UHSL received a $54 million allocation in HB100, which the governor recently signed, to construct a new 150,000-sq.-ft. classroom building.

“If UH is going to continue to meet the higher education needs of the Houston area, we need to be building where people live,” said Provost Paula Myrick Short, UH senior vice president for academic affairs.

“There is tremendous growth in Fort Bend County. We are grateful for the incredible support of the legislature, which will help further develop this campus and expand higher education opportunities in the region.”

The new building, planned to be completed in 2019, will pri-

marily house programs offered by the UH College of Technology. A portion of the college will relocate to Sugar Land, and additional programs in business, education and healthrelated fields are also expected in the next two to five years.

“We will now begin the process of designing the building and determining its location on campus,” said Richard Phillips, UH System associate vice chancellor for system initiatives.

“While a large part of the building will meet the needs of the College of Technology, we will also be looking at general purpose spaces that can accommodate the variety of campus needs and expanded programs we will be adding to UH Sugar Land in the coming years.”

UHSL is transitioning from a UH System institution to a

campus of the University of Houston. The campus will expand undergraduate and graduate degrees offerings from the UH System’s flagship university.

In addition to programs offered by the College of Technology, the nursing program offered at UH Sugar Land, which previously operated as a UH-Victoria program, will transition into the UH School of Nursing this fall.

The addition of a fourth building to the 250-acre campus allows for expanded programs that complement the workforce needs of the area, which is home to a number of technology and engineering companies, such as Fluor, Schlumberger and Texas Instruments.

Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council CEO

Heaven on Earth, a hidden treasure in Missouri City. Story by CAROLYN BOWDEN on Page 4

Jeff Wiley says the county is one of the largest in the state, boasts one of the most highly educated populations and consistently ranks nationally in the Top 10 for population employment growth rate.

“Our organization has always maintained the best way to predict the future is to create it. Becoming a campus of the University of Houston, a Tier One institution, gave us the accountability we needed to grow.

The Governor and legislature’s allocation of facility funds gives us the facility capacity and opportunity to deliver workforce talent,” said Wiley, who also serves as a member of the UH Sugar Land Advisory Council.

“Our residents place a high priority on education. They insist on quality public schools and higher education institutions. The recent decision to expand UH Sugar Land is truly a watershed moment, and we are pleased to be aligned with a growing Tier One institution.”

Area lawmakers, including State Rep. John Zerwas (RSimonton) and State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), were instrumental in securing support for the capital construction project.

Additionally, Kolkhorst and State Rep. Rick Miller (R-Sugar Land) helped facilitate the transfer of 16-acres of land from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to UH. The land sits between the frontage road of Interstate 59 and the entrance to the 250-acre campus to its north along University Boulevard. The land was previously a TxDOT construction staging area that was deemed surplus land.

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NEWS Learn how to turn old books into works of art Gift Cards Available

Are you stumped for gift ideas? Searching for something different and unique for the book lover in your life?

What about folded book-art that you can make yourself?

Learn how to recycle old books into creative works of art at a special program, “Folded Book-Art,” on Wednesday, August 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mamie George Branch Library in Stafford.

Library Adult Services Programming Manager Megan Moore will demonstrate how to take an old book and make words and images by folding the pages. No cutting, gluing, or special equipment is needed for this simple craft project.

The project is a fun way to reuse old books and give them a new purpose. The result-

ing piece of art can be a great gift for someone who loves to read.

Materials for the class will be supplied. Those attending the program will receive additional patterns to take with them and work on at their leisure.

The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Mamie George,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-238-2880, or by visiting the library.

The Mamie George Branch Library is located at 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford.

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AccessHealth is excited to welcome Tariq Zafar as the newest member of the organization’s board of directors.

Zafar is a founding partner of Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC, based in Sugar Land.

Zafar has been a part of the Greater Houston community for over 30 years.

His practice areas include corporate law, immigration law, tax law, family law and estate planning. Prior to private practice, he served as General Counsel to State Representative Garnet F. Coleman and did transactional work at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

He received a Bachelor’s

Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program.

AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center that serves Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas, dedicated to providing integrated health care services to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves without regard to income or circumstance.

AccessHealth is a United Way Agency.

For more information about AccessHealth, contact Cindy Reaves at 281-633-3169, creaves@myaccesshealth.org or visit AccessHealth’s website, www.myaccesshealth. org.

From left, Evelyn Traylor, Fort Bend Exchange Programs Coordinator; Parks Youth Ranch Executive Director, Shannon Bloesch; and Yasmin Kutty, Fort Bend Exchange Club President.

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Exchange Club of Fort Bend presents donation to Parks Youth Ranch

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Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Road Stafford, TX 77477

Tariq Zafar

University of Houston Law Center.

“I was introduced to AccessHealth through the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Leadership Forum last year,” Zafar said. “I’m excited to serve with an organization that fills such an important need in Fort Bend County.”

AccessHealth’s board of directors voted to approve Zafar’s application for board membership at their June 14 board meeting. He is an active member effective July 1.

In addition to his service with AccessHealth, Zafar volunteers with Fort Bend Lawyers Care, Brazos Bend Guardianship Services and the

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Yasmin Kutty and Evelyn Traylor on behalf of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend presented the Parks Youth Ranch Executive Director, Shannon Bloesch, with a $500 donation.

The funds donated will be used by Parks Youth Ranch to provide emergency shelter to

Fort Bend youth in crisis. The Exchange Club of Fort Bend sponsors a variety of activities to improve the Fort Bend County community in the areas of Youth, Community Service, Americanism and Child Abuse Prevention.

The Club meets weekly on Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m. at

Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land.

For more information about The Exchange Club of Fort Bend or becoming a member, contact Yasmin Kutty, President, at FBExchangePresident@gmail.com, 713568-5401 or visit www.fortbendexchange.org.

UH From Page 1

capital campaigns, and Fort Bend County.

A long-term lease with Wharton County Junior College, and partnerships with local industry and the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council have also been instrumental in the growth of the institution. Current facilities include: •George Building (2002)The 57,000-sq.-ft George building houses offices, classrooms and computer labs. It was made possible by funding from the UHS Board of Regents, the city of Sugar Land, the George Foundation and a capital campaign.

•Brazos Hall (2009)- The 145,000-sq.-ft., facility features classrooms, a bookstore, auditorium, science and nursing labs, and offices. It is partially subleased to Wharton County Junior College, which began a 20-year lease in 2009.

Brazos Hall was funded with $27 million in Tuition Revenue Bonds allocated by law-

makers and contributions by the city of Sugar Land, The George Foundation and a capital campaign.

•Fort Bend County University Branch Library (2011)The University Branch Library is a joint-collaboration between the University of Houston System (UHS), Wharton County Junior College, and Fort Bend County.

UHS students, faculty and staff may use the Library’s resources for their academic needs.

UH Sugar Land accommodates approximately 200 faculty and staff who serve about 5,000 students. An additional 2,600 students are expected in the next five years.

In addition to existing and planned UHSL facilities, the city of Sugar Land has leased 52-acres of campus to construct festival grounds, which will benefit faculty, staff and students, as well as enhance campus infrastructure.

“This was a big win for UH and UH Sugar Land. While we don’t have any plans to build on it in the near future, it was an important addition to make the campus whole between the interstate and our existing facilities. This was an important step in developing a master plan for UH Sugar Land moving forward,” said Jason Smith, UH System vice chancellor for governmental and community relations.

In 1998, a 250-acre parcel of land was transferred from the Texas Department of Transportation to the UH System to build the campus.

It was followed by more than 15 years of private giving and public support, which included major allocations and gifts by the UH System, the city of Sugar Land, the George Foundation, state lawmakers, community-based

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NEWS Construction of Fort Bend ISD’s newest elementary school underway

Swindler who leased vacant homes to unsuspecting families pleads guilty The impending jury trial was all it took to convince a defendant accused of third degree theft to plead guilty in the 268th District Court, Judge Brady Elliott presiding.

Defendant Kenneth Upchurch entered the plea and was sentenced to three years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, on July 14.

In a brazen series of swindles that cut a path across four counties, including Fort Bend, Upchurch’s method of operation was to lease vacant homes to unsuspecting families.

The only problem was that Upchurch had no legal authority to lease the homes.

Claiming that he had the right to the homes under the theory of adverse possession, Upchurch would cruise neighborhoods looking for distressed and vacant homes, break in and change the locks.

Members of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees used shovels to move dirt at the future site of Anne Sullivan Elementary School on Wednesday, July 15, ceremoniously marking the first groundbreaking in the 2014 Bond Program.

The school is located in the Riverstone subdivision, and will welcome its first students for the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

In a tribute to the school’s namesake, Anne McCormick Sullivan, members of the Houston Fire Department Pipes and Drums and Honor Guard participated in the special ceremony and joined Sullivan’s family members for the occasion. Sullivan, a Dulles High School graduate, died tragically in the line of duty while battling a fire in southwest Houston. Three of her Houston firefighter colleagues also died in the May 2013 fire.

Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre praised Sullivan’s courage during the ceremony. “In the case of Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary School, there is not an individual that we could have named this school after that could be more inspiring to every single student who will ever walk through the halls of this

school.”

Sullivan Elementary is located at 17828 Winding Waters Lane in Sugar Land. Once open, the school will become Fort Bend ISD’s 47th elementary school and offer a 21st Century learning environment, complete with innovative technology and teaching strategies.

“This school represents the first major project of the 2014 Bond Program. It also represents the first new school that has been designed in several years,” said Dupre.

The $484 million 2014 Bond Program approved by voters last November included funding for a total of four new elementary schools in the fast-growing Fort Bend ISD, which ended the 2014-2015 school year with an enrollment of 72,432 students. The most recent demographic projections indicate that the District’s enrollment will reach between 77,114 (low growth) to 80,102 (high growth) by 2019.

“This school is needed in the community of Riverstone. This community is growing rapidly, and there are many parents who are very excited about seeing this school open. It will seat 1,200 students, and we believe it will be nearly full from the day it opens,” said Dupre.

With construction underway

at Sullivan Elementary, FBISD staff members continue to work with Jacobs Engineering and the District’s Bond Program Team to deliver the other projects that voters overwhelmingly approved last year to address technology, safety and security improvements, and the addition of new classrooms. The passage of the bond initiative followed approximately 18 months of collaboration between Fort Bend ISD and community members, beginning with the development of a Safety and Security Plan, Technology Plan, and a Facilities Master plan, which prioritized improvements and construction projects on a District-wide level.

The District also involved the community while naming the new school, asking community members to submit nominations. A committee made up of staff members, teachers, parents, and a board member then agreed on a final recommendation, which was approved by the Board of Trustees this spring.

FBISD Board of Trustees Vice President Dave Rosenthal, a member of the naming committee, also spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony and praised Sullivan, who experienced learning difficulties as

a child and went on to achieve great success academically and athletically. “Ms. Sullivan was more than worthy of this honor,” said Rosenthal.

“It was no-brainer. Anne Sullivan died heroically as a Houston Firefighter at only 24, but we learned that her strong will and unrelenting determination was apparent long before that,” said Rosenthal.

The principal of Sullivan Elementary, Donna Whisonant, also addressed the small crowd and Sullivan’s family members during the groundbreaking ceremony, speaking of Sullivan’s character and vowing to share Anne’s story and legacy with every student, staff member, and community member who enter the school.

“She had the bravery and courage to go into those flames that took her life. It needs to be recognized.”

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The first big council step has been taken to move Houston Community College’s Missouri City location from Sienna to Texas Parkway on land beside city hall.

It happened at council’s July 6 meeting when they voted on the first of two readings to change the zoning classification of 41.93 acres – from single family residential to granting a specific use permit (SUP), which allows an educational place of assembly (HCC) to be built on the property.

They were also treated to a rendering of what the new campus main building will look like.

The site is located north and south of Thomas Taylor Parkway, south of the city hall complex, north and east of Quail Green West subdivision and west of Unity National Bank. Council members and HCC representatives believe the nearby neighborhoods, as well as students

from Stafford and Houston will use HCC’s Texas Parkway location.

The current location of the HCC campus on the outskirts of Missouri City has deed restrictions, which limit uses and proceeds of sale from the property.

The junior college’s relocation is not only expected to attract more students than the Sienna location but also may be an economic starter for more businesses to locate along the Texas Parkway corridor.

The campus is expected to be developed over two years and Kirksey Architecture has been hired by HCC to design the land plan for the campus. The initial plan includes a contemporary design for the main campus building with connections to the Missouri City Hall campus and the city’s trail network. Further development may connect HCC to Missouri City’s Fort Bend County Library.

The specific use permit will allow for the location of the campus and also allow using aluminum composite panels and cementitous board accent materials on the building’s exterior.

Background information to council says that HCC bought the land for the campus earlier this year and is working through a funding plan to support the relocation. It also says that the Texas Parkway/Cartwright Road Redevelopment Plan identifies the HCC land as one of the most significant opportunities for the city to establish a “catalytic signature development along the Texas Parkway corridor. In other words, a development project that provides “an active, mixed use commercial environment with existing civic uses.”

The initial development of the HCC campus will include the main building, located on the northwest corner of Thomas Tay-

lor Parkway and Texas Parkway.

The building will be brick with “significant glass elements.” The aluminum composite panels and cementitious board will be accents. The color scheme currently includes earth tones – browns, copper, bronze and gray. The building will be designed to reach a level of LEED certification.

The lobby area of the building will feature a slant to the roof line and lots of glass which will visually connect the campus to the surrounding community. All campus buildings will have the same architectural elements and colors.

Building heights near residences will be less than near commercial areas. The initial development is a two-story building that is 34 feet high.

City council will likely approve the SUP on second reading at their July 20 meeting. After that HCC’s move is a go as soon as the money for it is available.

Imperial

master-planned community and home of the Sugar Land Skeeters baseball club, which draws in excess of 500,000 fans per year.

In addition, the existing Farmers Market at Imperial, a popular and long-standing tradition at the site, will continue to be a signature event much to the delight of its 1,500 weekly visitors.

Imperial Market will be a short walk or bike ride from the upscale Imperial residential neighborhoods now under construction which will eventually feature nearly 2,000 new homes.

As a convenience to the entire Imperial master planned community, Imperial Market will operate a trolley service with stops in Imperial’s residential neighborhoods, Constellation Field and the adjacent headquarters of Nalco Champion with over 1,000 employees. Free parking for Imperial Market patrons will be available in a convenient fourlevel parking garage servicing

1,500 cars in addition to nearly 450 surface and curbside parking spaces. Valet service will also be available on-site.

Imperial Market will have multiple points of entry that will connect to an interior ring road which will provide superior circulation for patrons. Once inside the development, visitors will experience a family friendly environment combining the finest in shopping and dining along with cultural opportunities provided by the museums. Multiple public parks and plazas will offer a peaceful escape for shoppers throughout the project.

The project’s plans, subject to approval by the City of Sugar Land’s Planning & Zoning Department, have been warmly embraced by city leaders.

“The City of Sugar Land enthusiastically supports the project,” notes Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson. “It’s a real game changer for the city and

Fort Bend County.”

“We took the time to identify the best team with experience in the financing and development of quality, mixed-use projects,” notes Doug Goff, chief operating officer for The Johnson Development Corp., developer of the 720-acre Imperial masterplanned community. “We’re very impressed with the project design. It’s just the right plan for this site.”

Imperial Market has been designed by the renowned global architectural firm HOK and will be constructed by the highly regarded general contracting firm Harvey Builders. Retail leasing is being managed by Garrett Retail Advisors of Fort Worth while office leasing will be handled by Cushman Wakefield. HFF is arranging project financing.

For more information on Imperial Market and to join its email interest list, go to www.ImperialMkt.com.

HCC relocation plan moves forward

From Page 1 and underscores the history of the site that distinguishes it from any other in our market,” adds co-developer Jim Murnane.

Imperial Market will also include 86,400 square feet of Class A office space over first-floor retail and 275 luxury-style, multifamily residences to be developed by Sueba USA, one of the nation’s premier multi-family residential developers.

In addition, the site will feature the new home of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center (part of the acclaimed Children’s Museum of Houston) and the Sugar Land Heritage Society Museum, which are expected to attract 150,000 visitors per year.

Site work on the museums is already underway.

Imperial Market will also benefit from its proximity to Constellation Field, part of the Imperial

Upchurch would then lease the homes for a time to trusting individuals, taking advantage of the victim’s bad credit. Upchurch demanded large down payments and monthly rent in the form of cash.

Upchurch would not disclose to his hapless victims that the homes were distressed mortgaged properties, and that soon they would be evicted.

Soon thereafter, the true owners of the properties would realize that they had squatters in the homes, having been duped

by Upchurch.

The true owners then would begin eviction proceedings, or call the police to investigate the squatters.

Eventually, the victims of Upchurch would be forced out of the homes, having lost their lease and all money.

“This kind of predator has no rock under which to hide” stated Fort Bend County Dis-

trict Attorney John Healey.

Healey had praise for all involved in ridding the area of the menacing swindler, noting that “Upchurch took advantage of trusting people who were down on their luck, and made their lives even more difficult.

I’m proud of the work of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department for putting together this case, for the victims who had the courage to report their misfortune, for the determination of Chief Economic Crime Prosecutor Scott Carpenter, and for the strength of Judge Elliott to reject the idea of granting Upchurch deferred adjudication and for sending him to do hard time”.

This level of theft carries a 2-10 year prison sentence and an optional fine of up to $10,000. The defendant was eligible for deferred adjudication probation. His attorney was Overzenia Ojuri.

Annual Catholic Daughter Garage Sale July 23-25

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa of Lisieux #2211 Annual Garage Sale will be held Thursday, July 23, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m-8 p.m, and Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m-noon in the St Theresa Catholic Church Community Center, located at 705 St. Theresa Blvd. in Sugar Land. Items for sale include adult and children’s clothing, shoes, furniture, linens, toys, sports and outdoor equipment, household and holiday items, dishes, knick knacks, books, and other treasures. Proceeds from the sale are for scholarships and charitable donations. The Junior Catholic Daughters will sell food and refreshments on the first evening of the Garage Sale.

For more information, contact Cha irpersons : Henrietta Pospisil, 713.204.5493, or Cheryl Pospisil, 281.507.9259.

City of Missouri City

Legal Notice THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF August 11, 2015 AT 2:00 pm.

Sealed BIDS for Printing and Mailing of Quarterly Newsletters and Inserts for the City of Missouri City, Bid # 16-003 Printing and Mailing of Quarterly Newsletters and Inserts Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the Bid name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on August 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm. There is not a pre-bid conference.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2015-27: HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services Bidder’s Name, Address, and Due Date Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, 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 6, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

The City will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid and give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES 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 18th day of June, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LAWRENCE E. GARVIN, AKA LAWRENCE EUGENE GARVIN, ET AL in Cause #14-DCV-216388 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 4th day of August, 2015, 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 2: GEO: 5856020020021907 THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF LOT TWO (2), lN BLOCK TWO (2), OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 15 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION TO LAWRENCE E. GARVIN DATED AUGUST 29, 1994 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 9459693 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 1: GEO: 9550010297221907 UNIT 7221 IN BUILDING SITE NO. 29 OUT OF RESERVE ‘A’ OF WILLOW PARK, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 5 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 22nd day of June,2015 as the property of Lawrence E. Garvin AKA Lawrence Eugene Garvin to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,960.84, 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, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; CITY OF HOUSTON AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 22nd day of June,2015.

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

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Opinion

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS

Heaven on Earth —The romantic Victorian era

By CAROLYN BOWDEN THE SAN FRANCISCO BALL ROOM: Up several steps to a higher level you enter a room which creates an illusion of a house of “illrepute� from the 1880’s with a 22 foot cathedral ceiling and a grand staircase with a curved balcony overlooking one end of this spacious room which is from Governor Hobby’s mansion. It was sold to Mrs. Douglas through a local antique dealer.

The oor also came from Governor Hobby’s mansion.

The wood is the rare “tiger oak� and was purchased through an antique dealer.

Tiger wood ooring is a beautiful exotic Brazilian species which provides one of the most unusual oorings you will ever see.

It is so called because it has a dark orange color with dark veins which give it a tiger-like look. It lends a dynamic feeling to rooms and is quite durable.

Also, it tends to change and develop a character with time which makes it more appealing even when it is old. It can be expensive and thereby gives a sense of luxury.

A very unique adornment at the opposite end of the room causes excitement because it is the actual front of an old Gingerbread house suspended high on the wall creating a canopy effect over the black marble mantel with its ďŹ ne old Victorian mirror.

An ebony grand piano over 140 years old, is thought to have been on a river boat that traveled up and down the Mississippi River.

A Baldwin organ provides LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR 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 30, 2015 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 15-083 – AUCTIONEER SERVICES FOR COUNTY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSETS. Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

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

Bowden the necessary music for the balls and weddings held in this room. There is an overhead balcony where a small orchestra may perform or a group of singers entertain guests.

THE TERRACE ROOM: Through a pair of circle-top doors, down several steps, you ďŹ nd the large Terrace Room with an oak mantel and staircase from a palatial country home in Paisley, Scotland. In the center hangs a prominent Chandelier, approximately 7 feet tall, found in a Paris hotel. One end of the room is an extraordinary window of stained glass, 14 feet x 15 feet in size, with bright colors of red, green and gold, featuring hand-painted glass and enchanting red birds, in ight, in the top panel. It was said to have adorned a town hall steeple in “Oldburyâ€? around 1841; but it is not known from which country it originated. This stairway leads to a charming Guest Apartment, which, at one time, was a servants quarters and is decorated in the nostalgic feeling of the Gay 90’s.

The stairway leads to a roLEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR 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, AUGUST 13, 2015 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 15-068 – ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION. Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

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

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mantic Victorian Bedroom suite with its private balcony overlooking the Ball Room.

Five other bedrooms are located on the second oor of the main house, accessible from the entry foyer and an outside stairway on the veranda.

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE: This area, beneath the servants’ quarters, is used on occasions for serving private groups of approximately 20 for noon-day luncheons.

Here the ceilings are only 7 feet high which creates a cozy feeling among antique furnishings acquired by Mr. & Ms. Douglas while on their many travels.

Next a surprise awaits guests, for they happen upon an indoor “garden room� used as a smoking room for guests.

Up a few more steps is an adjacent solarium with an old cast-iron spiral stairway leading to the guest apartment and sitting porch overlooking the garden room.

To book a tour OR obtain information about a small luncheon, parties, corporate events, weddings, etc‌‌ contact: www.info@heavenwedding.com To be continued: “Wedding Storiesâ€? & More NEXT COLUMN: Aug. 5

LETTER

Information table outside Sugar Land Municipal Court The City of Sugar Land has prohibited the distribution of handouts which oppose red light camera enforcement. A recent request for permission to hand out literature in the lobby of the Municipal Court was rejected by Chief of Police Douglas Brinkley on the grounds that this activity was disruptive to the functioning of the lobby.

We do not understand what is disruptive about our quietly and politely handing out our literature.

All discussions about the issues raised therein always took place outside the building. Apparently it is the literature itself which the city ďŹ nds disruptive.

This literature explains that the red light camera ďŹ ne is voluntary and it advocates nonpayment as an act of civil disobedience in protest against this form of abuse.

The city does not want the public to know that the only penalty for nonpayment is a one-time $25 late fee.

The coercive threats sent out in the notices of violation are false. In fact, for residents of Fort Bend and Harris Counties vehicle registration renewals and transfers are not denied by the County Tax OfďŹ ce for nonpayment of any red light camera ďŹ nes.

The threat to turn unpaid ďŹ nes over to a collection agency is meaningless because it is unlawful to notify a credit bureau that these ďŹ nes are unpaid.

Nonpayment is not recorded in the criminal data base.

The city knows very well that in Houston, lawsuits for nonpayment of red light camera ďŹ nes failed. This threat should not be taken seriously.

We will continue to attempt to distribute our literature out-

side the main entrance of the Municipal Court every Monday morning during the red light camera administrative appeal hearings which take place at 9 o’clock.

Helwig F. Van Der Grinten Founder, Houston Coalition Against Red Light Cameras HCARLC-PAC, Treasurer Sugar Land, Tx 77479

WCJC graduates contributes millions in Texas Roughly 98 percent of Wharton County Junior College graduates remain in Texas, contributing millions in tax revenues and reducing the need for government assistance, according to a recently released report conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). The study analyzed data from ďŹ scal year 2012-13.

The EMSI study says that, on average, associate degree completers in the six counties included in the WCJC Service Area will earn $39,200 at the midpoint of their careers, $10,200 more than someone with a high school diploma.

As these alumni earn more, they pay more in taxes. Additionally, their employers reap higher business productivity and thus increase their tax 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 10th day of June, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 13-DCV-204947 in favor of the Plaintiff - Townewest Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3785.70++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 23rd day of June, 2015, 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) - Mario Garcia and Daniela Trifan-Garcia had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of August, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, BLOCK 14, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 632, PAGE 713 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $116,310.00 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 P. Crowell Deputy Constable # 1338

payments. As a result, EMSI places the net present value of the added tax revenue generated from graduates’ higher lifetime incomes and the increased output of businesses at $135.2 million. “Numerous studies conďŹ rm that individuals with associate degrees earn more than those with only a high school diploma,â€? said WCJC President Betty McCrohan. “These higher wages translate into increased productivity for area businesses as well as higher tax revenues for state and local governments.â€?

The EMSI study also points to the direct correlation between higher education and improved lifestyle behaviors that reduce the likelihood of graduates needing social services that burden taxpayers.

Their study looked at the reduced crime, lower unemployment and increased health and well-being provided by higher education.

Consequently, EMSI estimates that Texas taxpayers realize a present value of $8 million in social service savings to government CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June 2nd, 2015, by the County Civil Court at Law No. Three (3), in Harris County, Texas in Cause #1061723-701 in favor of the plaintiff – Pawnee Leasing Corporation, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 24,431.35++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on June 12th, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of August, 2015 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) – Patient First Choice Pharmacy LLC and Patrick E. Collins had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: BRIAR VILLA SOUTH SEC 1, BLOCK 2, LOT 15 AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 2132, PAGE 1338 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16334 PETALUMA DR., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77053.

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

over the working careers of WCJC graduates.

The study goes on to say that for every dollar that society spent on WCJC educations during the analysis year, society will receive a cumulative value of $19.30 in beneďŹ ts for as long as the 2012-13 WCJC student population remains active in the state workforce.

WCJC taxpayers get 20.5 percent ROI

Given today’s low, singledigit rate of return on investments (ROI), the 20.5 percent return on Texas taxpayers’ investment in WCJC is nothing short of phenomenal. That’s the ROI reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) in a recently released report that examined WCJC’s economic contributions during ďŹ scal year 201213.

The study indicates that during the analysis year, state and local taxpayers in Texas paid $16.7 million to support the college’s operations. Dividing beneďŹ ts to taxpayers by associated costs, this means that for every $1 of public money spent on WCJC, taxpayers receive a cumulative return of LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR 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, AUGUST 6, 2015 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 16-019 – EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINICAL SERVICES Pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Fort Bend County Purchasing, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following the pre-proposal conference. All respondents are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time respondents will be permitted to complete a site visit and job measurements.

Detailed pricing is required.

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

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

$8.60 over the course of students’ working lives in the form of higher tax receipts and public sector savings.

These savings are based on WCJC graduates with associate degrees earning more than high school completers, as well as an assortment of savings stemming from reductions in social services not required by these graduates.

These savings were outlined in part two of this three-part series about the economic impact provided by WCJC. “This study clearly demonstrates that WCJC creates value from multiple perspectives,� said WCJC President Betty McCrohan. “We inject millions into the local economy with the trickle-down effect of our payroll and spending,� said McCrohan, referencing the $202.9 million in net income WCJC added to the economy during the analysis year as reported in part one of this series. “WCJC also enriches students’ lives by raising their lifetime incomes and helping them achieve their individual potential,� continued McCrohan. “This translates into a more prosperous economy through increased taxes paid by our graduates and their employers, but also through a reduced demand for government-supported social services.�

To read EMSI’s executive summary, visit wcjc.edu.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR 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, AUGUST 13, 2015 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 15-087 – REGIONAL EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION SITE DEVELOPMENT Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

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

JULY 22, 2015 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: CHRISTINE CASTILLO ADDRESS UNKNOWN You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being August 24, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you.

Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on April 09, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-222602 and is styled: Life Insurance Company of North America vs Mary Helen Cisneros and Christine Castillo The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: LINDA P WILLS WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP 909 FANNIN SUITE 3300 HOUSTON TX 77010 713-353-2000 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows towit: ...

TO: CHRISTINE CASTILLO, WHOSE RESIDENCE AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN. 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. OF THE MONDAY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF 42 DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE HEREOF, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU. PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION FILED BY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA SEEKS A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AS WHETHER YOU ARE THE PERSON ENTITLED TO LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS ON THE LIFE OF CASILDO CISNEROS, DECEASED BECAUSE YOU WERE THE DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY OF THE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. CROSS PLAINTIFF IS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF CASILDO CISNEROS CONTESTING THE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AND ASKING FOR A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT THAT SHE IS ENTITLED THE INSURANCE PROCEEDS. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 8th day of July, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Deputy District Clerk Debra Elizondo 281-344-3959

CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE STATE OF TEXAS To Alda Rosibel Gonzales 507 Mabel Apt. A, Richmond, TX 77469 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 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 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 JESSE CARRION, Petitioner, was filed in the 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas on APRIL 6, 2015 against Aida Rosibel Gonzales, Respondent, being numbered 15DCV-222514, and entitled IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JESSE CARRION AND AIDA ROSIBEL GONZALES. 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.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 10th day of July, 2015.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER RESPONDENT: PAUL CEDILLO,JR ATTORNEY AT LAW 2319 AVENEUE H ROSENBERG TX 77471 281-341-6356

OR

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Valeria Ramos Phone: (281) 633-7620

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, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-216192 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,800.19 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 15th day of June, 2015, 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 Lemelle had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of August, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14, BLOCK 14, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 9, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $75,060.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

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

BY Deputy P. Crowell Deputy Constable # 1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 18th day of June, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. HENRY B. GONZALES, ET AL in Cause #14-DCV-218760 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 4th day of August, 2015, 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: 4950020150400907 LOT 4 IN BLOCK 15, OF THE MEADOWS, SECTION 2, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 7, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 22nd day of June,2015 as the property of HENRY B. GONZALES FRANK R. FLORES, COMPASS BANK, BY SERVING ITS REGISTERED AGENT: CT CORPORATION SYSTEM, PALISADES COLLECTION, L.L.C. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,531.96, 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; CITY OF MEADOWS PLACE, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 22nd day of June,2015.

ROB COOK CONSTABLE, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

BY Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309 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 1st day of June, 2015 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 13-DCV-209257 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,592.67 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 15th day of June, 2015, 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)- Wilda Perry had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of August, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 25, BLOCK 1, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 6, PAGE 15 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $89,450.00 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 Lieutenant S.D. Sayers Deputy Constable # 1309

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, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2015, the same being the 4th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, 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

07-DCV157615 03/17/15

174001009001690 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. BORDEN'S ADDN, BLK 9, (75' X 1 JOAN REESE EVANS AKA JOAN 101.25'), MORE OR LESS, VOL B, PG 758* ELLA EVANS, ET AL JUNE 15, 2015

$6,650.00

$6,650.00

2

11-DCV191481 04/14/15

007900078000590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 NATHAN LEWIS, ET AL JUNE 15, 2015

NOEL F. ROBERTS SURV, UDI 3.487 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF 22 1/2 ACRES, ABST 79, VOL "L", PG 533*

$349,550.00

$273,000.00

3

13-DCV203812 04/14/15

007800000072090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JIM 1 COOPER, AKA JAMES C. COOPER, ET AL JUNE 15, 2015

ANDREW ROBERTS SURV, ABST 78, VOL 1100, PG 529*

$20,500.00

$18,000.00

4

14-DCV215003 03/17/15

803201002017090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PETER SANDERS RIDGE, BLK 2, LT 17, SLIDE# 1094/A* 7 JUSTIN, AKA PETER WILLIAM JUSTIN JUNE 15, 2015

$260,100.00

$22,600.00

5

14-DCV215803 04/27/15

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 32, VOL 460000032107090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ROBERT H. CARSTENS, JR., AKA 2, PG 23 & VOL 203, PG 495* 7 ROBERT HENRY CARSTENS JUNE 15, 2015

$5,480.00

$4,000.00

7

14-DCV216495 04/28/15

006400000369490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 THERESA A. PARKER JUNE 15, 2015

$7,690.00

$4,200.00

8

14-DCV217709 04/27/15

625001013160090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RUBIO RIDGEMONT SEC 1, BLK 13, LT 16, VOL 6, PG 14* 7 PEDRAZA (6250010131600907/1938003400016) JUNE 15, 2015

$18,000.00

$8,000.00

9

14-DCV217732 04/17/15

625001006200190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. CRAIG 7 A. GLOVER, AKA CRAIG AKEYSER GLOVER AKA CRAIG JUNE 15, 2015 GLOVER KEYSER

RIDGEMONT SEC 1, BLK 6, LT 20, VOL 6, PG 14 & CLERK'S FILE # 9233837* (6250010062001907/1938002700026)

$5,000.00

$5,000.00

10

14-DCV217749 04/28/15

485000044190090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 ROBERT W. DAVIS JUNE 15, 2015

MAYFAIR PARK, BLK 44, LT 19, VOL 313, PG 529* (4850000441900907/1934704200019)

$61,320.00

$28,000.00

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

WILLIAM NEAL SURV, ACRE 0.26, MORE OR LESS, ABST 64, CLERK'S FILE# 8817900*

Legal Description

Estimated Minimum Bid

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

11

14-DCV218632 04/14/15

755012002075091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. FRED 0 DOUGLAS STANDEFER, ET AL JUNE 15, 2015

SUGAR CREEK SEC 12, BLK 2, LT 75, VOL 18, PG 1*

$227,440.00

$10,700.00

12

14-DCV218651 04/27/15

000900000341090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 HECTOR N. GARCIA, AKA HECTOR NOE GARCIA, ET AL JUNE 15, 2015

M M BATTLE LEAGUE, ABST 9, ACRE 0.50, MORE OR LESS, VOL 1419, PG 529*

$11,430.00

$3,000.00

13

14-DCV219231 04/27/15

672501001019090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. STEVE PLANTATION PLACE, BLK 1, LT 1 A. RICHMOND, SR., AKA STEVE 19, SLIDE NOS 1016B & 1017A* ALLEN RICHMOND SR, ET AL JUNE 15, 2015

$204,830.00

$15,000.00

Adjudged Value

(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 22, 2015 Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

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

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FORT BEND REAL ESTATE Sienna Plantation MC•$789,500•4/4.1/3 34TT

Riverstone SL •$615,000•3/2-21/2/2 3910

Anita Milne

Knowledgeable! Experienced!

Hardworking!

Competitive!

Action Oriented!

MilneAnita@yahoo.com

281-413-9732

Arlene Rolsen CRS, Realtor (281) 414-8400 www.ArleneRolsen.com

Beard Realty Group

Price Reduced

Sale Pending

Telfair SL • $774,900 • 5/4.1/3 1610W

Lake Pointe Sugar Land $498,975 3/3.1/2

Price Reduced

1326LP

First Colony SL • $375,000• 5/31/2/21902M

SOLD

Sienna Plantation SL•$758,000•5/4.1/4 15WS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 for Lakes of Williams Ranch Sec. 1 Partial Replat No. 4, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Kyle B. Duckett with GBI Partners, L.P. at 281-499-4539 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO SHIREEN DHARANI 10350 LANDS END DRIVE #1208 HOUSTON TX 77099 NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being August 10, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you.

Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on April 16, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-222774 and is styled: Leroy Greer vs. LMS, Inc. D/B/A Landscape Management Services, LMS-1, L.L.C., Jose Eligio, Shireen Dharani, and Rejesh Agarwal The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: RONALD K. LOVETT LOVETT LAW FIRM 440 COBIA DRIVE SUITE 602 KA TY TX 77 494 281-391-5400 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: WHEREFORE, PREMISES, CONSIDERED, PLAINTIFF, LEROY GREER, PRAYS THAT DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN, AND THAT UPON TRIAL OR HEARING OF THIS MATTER, THAT JUDGMENT BE ENTERED FOR PLAINTIFF, INCLUDING ACTUAL DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED

BY LAW, COSTS OF COURT, AND ALL SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER RELIEF, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO WHICH HE MAY BE JUSTLY ENTITLED. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 25th day of June, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Vanessa Vasquez Telephone: (281) 341-3754

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Mission Estates, Section 12 and Mason Road Street Dedication Section 2, 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 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Lakemont West Ridge, Section 1, Lakemont West Ridge, Section 2, Lakemont Lake Bend, Section 2 and Lakemont Pointe Drive, 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

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROJECT D The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City: PROJECT NAME: Engineering Design Services for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Program Project D (WW1601) LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed submittals, one (1) original and four (4) 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 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Notice of award of contract will be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR SUGAR CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – MONTCLAIR BOULEVARD The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City: PROJECT NAME: Engineering Design Services for Sugar Creek Drainage Improvements – Montclair Boulevard (DR1602) LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed submittals, one (1) original and four (4) 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 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Notice of award of contract will be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AND SURFACE WATER TRANSMISSION LINES FOR RIVERSTONE GROUND WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City: PROJECT NAME: Engineering Design Services for Riverstone Ground Water Plant Improvements (SW1601) & Surface Water Transmission Lines to Riverstone Ground Water Plant (SW1602) LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed submittals, one (1) original and four (4) 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 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Notice of award of contract will be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

Houston • Parkglen • 3/2/2

$89,900

$214,500 $214,500

Meadows Place•Valencia• 3/2.5/2

$194,500

SOLD

Meadows Place • Dorrance • 5/2/2 Meadows Place • Level Run • 4/2/2 Meadows Place•Amblewood•3/2/2

$196,500

Sale Pending

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sienna Village of Bees Creek, Section 7, Section 14 and Section 25, Precinct 2.

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 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 for ValPlace Richmond, being a partial replat of Los Puentes Office Park, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact Dawn D. Miller with Miller Survey Group at 713-413-1900 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Sugar Land•Beewood Glen•4/2.5/2

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS To UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), 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 Monday next following the expiration of 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 petition of JOSHUA GORDON, Petitioner, was filed in the 328TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2015 against UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondent(s), numbered 15-DCV-224565, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF CARTER REID GORDON, A CHILD. The suit request TO TERMINATE THE PARENTCHILD RELATIONSHIP as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: JUNE 26, 2015 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild 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 said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 15th day of July, 2015.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: LENNEA M. CANNON KERR HENDERSHOT & CANNON PC 1800 BERING DRIVE SUITE 600 HOUSTON TX 77057 713-783-3110 D!STRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Cassie Nash Telephone: (281) 341-4524

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: O’BRYAN STAMEY UNKNOWN ADDRESS, 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 petition of GREGORY L LANDRY; KRISINDA H LANDRY, Petitioner, was filed in the 387th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County,Texas ON THIS THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013 against O’BRYAN STAMEY Respondents numbered 13-DCV-209644, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF JAYDEN KINCANNON, ELIJAH THOMPSON MERCEDES THOMPSON AND ALEXAS THOMPSON CHILDREN. The suit request Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship as is more fully shown the petition. The date and place of birth of the children who are the subject of the suit are: DECEMBER 14, 2006,TEXAS APRIL 02, 2009, TEXAS AUGUST 17, 2010,TEXAS AUGUST 17, 2010, TEXAS 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.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 6th day of July, 2015.

Attorney for Petitioner or Repondent: ALEXANDER HUNT HUNT LAW FIRM PLLC 1845 SNAKE RIVER ROAD, STE B KATY TX 77449 832-315-5494 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County Deputy District Clerk Valeria Ramos Telephone: (281) 633-7620

$149,900

$138,500

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FESTIVAL SITE TURF AND 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: Festival Site Turf and Irrigation CIP PROJECT NUMBER: PK1411 LOCATION OF WORK: Bounded by Ditch A, Highway 59 and the Brazos River, Sugar Land, TX Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.

CivcastUSA.com or documents may be examined without charge in the office of the Project Engineer: Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042.

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, TX, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015, 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 will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2015, Brazos Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

For questions regarding this bid, contact Wes French, wfrench@browngay.com, Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., or by phone (713) 488-8263 no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS OWNER DIRECT PURCHASES (ODP) SMART FINANCIAL CENTRE AT SUGAR LAND 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: PROJECT NAME: ITB 2015-25 Owner Direct Purchases Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land Package #4 – Audio Visual LOCATION OF WORK: Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids, one (1) original, two (2) copies, and one (1) electronic copy (in PDF Format) on CD or flash drive, 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 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids; and give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after bid opening.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS STOP LOSS, LIFE AND DISABILITY The City of Sugar Land seeks proposals for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: RFP 2015-24: RFP 2015-0 Employee Benefits – Stop Loss, Life and Disability Bidder’s Name, Address, and Due Date Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed proposals one (1) original, five (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy (in PDF format) on CD or flash drive 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 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions regarding this proposal contact Charlotte Starks with IPS Advisors cstarks@ipsadvisors.com on or before 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

The City will award the contract as provided in the Request for Proposal and give notice of the contract award within ninety (90) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CUSTODIAL SERVICES CITY FACILITIES The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2015-26: Custodial Services for City Facilities Bidder’s Name, Address, and Due Date Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, 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 6, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015.

The City will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid and give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

INDEPENDENT • JULY 22, 2015 • Page 7

News What you learn might save a life: Free stroke awareness seminar Driving home from dinner, you glance at your husband and know something isn’t right. His right arm appears limp—paralyzed even.

His speech is slurred. And his mouth is drooping. What is happening?

If you speculated that he might be having a stroke, you’re right. Unfortunately, not everyone can correctly answer that question. And in the event of a stroke, recognizing the symptoms – and reacting quickly – are critical.

Although stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. – and the leading cause of disability – many Americans cannot identify the symptoms or risk factors for stroke. To help educate the community, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is hosting a free seminar on September 10 at 6 p.m. James Ling, M.D., board-certified neurologist and medical director of the Stroke Program at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will discuss what happens during a stroke, the different types of strokes and what you can do to lower your risk.

“A stroke is the end result of cardiovascular disease, which over the years slowly narrows and weakens the arteries,” explains Ling. “Untreated hypertension, smoking, diabetes, bad cholesterol and obesity all increase the odds for stroke.” Additional risk factors include advancing age, family history, poor diet, lack of exercise, being male, being of African American descent and having other heart problems like atrial fibrillation or congestive heart failure.

When blood flow to the brain stops, the symptoms appear suddenly. An easy way to remember the common signs of a stroke – and how to react – is with the acronym FAST: F: Facial drooping A: Arm weakness S: Speech difficulty T: Time. If any of the previous three signs is present, call 911.

“Some strokes are preceded by transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs,” adds Ling.

“They are very fast, milder

Ling versions of a full stroke and are a warning sign of a potential major stroke in the future.

TIAs require immediate medical attention.”

Fortunately, lowering risk factors can prevent about 80 percent of strokes, according to the National Stroke Association. In addition, risk factors for stroke are often intertwined, so treating one of them can often positively affect another. For example, quitting smoking can bring down blood pressure.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, don’t wait to see if the symptoms go away on their own. The longer you wait, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage and death. It might be tempting to drive your loved one to the hospital, but calling 9-1-1 is a better option.

Emergency medical responders will begin tests en route to the hospital.

Residents of Fort Bend and surrounding areas can count on Houston Methodist Sugar Land for a prompt, skilled response to stroke. In honor of its commitment and success in implementing outstanding care to stroke patients, Houston Methodist Sugar Land received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Learn more at houstonmethodist.org/sugarland, or visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

S.Joey Rubbico III of Quail Valley East, Missouri City, and Troop 301, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He celebrated with family and friends on June 27, 2015 at Sugar Land Baptist Church, the charter organization. Joey earned about 30 total merit badges to date and is just 16 years old. Joey has attended 5 summer camps including Oklahoma, Dallas and San Marcos (2), Texas and, most recently, W. Monroe, Louisiana in June 2015. Joey is shown with his father, Samuel J Rubbico, Jr, Assistant Scoutmaster and also Treasurer for QVECA. His mother is Kristin Rubbico of Sugar Land.

CONSTABLE SALE Pursuant to Section 34.05 Subsection (A), (C) & (D) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the Fort Bend Independent School District has requested that the Constable of Precinct 3, Fort Bend County, Texas sell the following real property which was acquired at a Tax Foreclosure Sale on (See attached Exhibit “A”) in Cause No. (See attached Exhibit “A”) styled Fort Bend Independent School District/ Fort Bend County vs. (see attached Exhibit “A”). And whereas, on the 15th day of June, 2015, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Fort Bend Independent School District, motion was duly made and seconded that the Fort Bend Independent School District resell the following property described below and that the district request Constable Rob Cook of Precinct 3, Fort Bend County, Texas conduct such sale in accordance with Section 34.05 (A), (C) & (D), Texas Property Tax Code.

As the Constable of Precinct 3, Fort Bend County, Texas, I have levied on the 18th day of June, 2015 and I will offer for sale and sell on August 4th, 2015, same being the First Tuesday of August, 2015, at the Official door of the Fort Bend County Courthouse, in Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’Clock A.M. and Four O’Clock P.M. any and all right, title, interest and claim which the Fort Bend Independent School District, on behalf of itself and as trustee for all other taxing units that established liens in the lawsuits listed in Exhibit “A” has of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas to wit: (See Exhibit “A” attached) Sale to be held on: August 4th, 2015 Constable Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 22333 Grand Corner Dr., Suite 103, Katy, TX 77494 By: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers# 1309 Terms: Cash Tracts Sold Separately * All bidders must comply with the requirements of Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.015 *

Exhibit “A” PREVIOUS OWNER CASE NUMBER LEGAL DESCRIPTION Fort Bend Independent School District vs.

Gary Donald, Sr, Et Al Cause # 10-DCV-180558

MINIMUM BID AT ORIGINAL TAX SALE

APPRAISED VALUE AT TIME OF JUDGMENT

$27,213.34

ACCOUNT NUMBER

DATE OF TAX DEED

OPENING BID FOR RESALE

$87,380.00

6254020030700907

10/21/2011

$13,606.67

$12,237.46

$99,640.00

8100040070260, 8100040070260907

3/9/2012

$6.118.00

$48,600.00

$48,600.00

2150010120500907

4/2/2013

$24,300.00

$7,671.34

$20,000.00

2175020040580907

4/2/2013

$3,835.00

$3,981.29

$15,200.00

6254020030400907

5/10/2013

$1,990.00

Propery Address per CAD: 15845 RIDGEROE LN

1.

TRACT SEVEN (7); IN BLOCK THREE (3) OUT OF RESERVE "D" AND "G" IN RIDGEMONT, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION OF 130.7372 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J. POITEVANT SURVEY NO. 3, ABSTRACT 305, THE E. FRIEDENHAUS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 513 AND THE MOSES MERRITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1747, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 11 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID TRACT ALSO BEING OUT OF BLOCK THREE (3), ACCORDING TO THE DEED FROM U.S. HOME CORPORATION OF TEXAS TO THE RIDGEMONT P.U.D. HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC., AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 576, PAGE 93, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Subject to 2011 taxes.

Fort Bend Independent School District vs.

Sheila A. Ransom Cause # 09-DCV-176809 Propery Address per CAD: 10010 KING RANCH LN

2.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Offers Week Long Training Class

LOT TWENTY-SIX (26), IN BLOCK (7). OF TOWNEWEST SECTION FOUR(4) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 54, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Subject to 2011-2012 taxes. **Vacant lot, no house on property.

Fort Bend County vs. Lottie M Conwell Cause # 08-DCV-164505 Propery Address per CAD: 6830 W FUQUA DR, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489

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THE EAST 38.60 FEET OF LOT 5 AND THE WEST 20.40 FEET OF LOT 6, IN BLOCK 12, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 15 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Subject to 2012 taxes.

Fort Bend Independent School District vs.

Jose A. Bernal Cause # 11-DCV-188444

4.

Gearing up for training (L to R) are: Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA staff members Carol Thesing, Heather Rashid and Casey Davis.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children? August 10 to August 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, Child Advocates of Fort Bend is offering a week-long training class to train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. This is your last opportunity this year to complete the volunteer training class in a single week.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. With an army of volunteers, Child Advocates of Fort Bend currently serves more than 400 children each month through its Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program and Children’s Advocacy Center.

Volunteers must be over 21 years of age, complete an application and interview, and submit to background screening. For more information or an application, please contact Volunteer Services at 281-344-5146 or rlukefahr@cafb.org.

Propery Address per CAD: 5774 Gineridge DR, Houston, TX 77053 LOT FIFTY EIGHT (58), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF BRIAR VILLA, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 571B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Subject to 2012 taxes.

Fort Bend Independent School District vs.

Jose Valdez Aka Joe Valdez, Et Al Cause # 10-DCV-181271 Propery Address per CAD: 15851 Ridgeroe LN, Houston, TX 77053

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LOT 4, IN BLOCK 3, OF RESERVE "D" AND RESERVE "G", IN RIDGEMONT, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF 130.7372 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J. POITEVENT SURVEY NUMBER 3, ABSTRACT 305, THE E. FRIEDENHAUS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 513, AND THE MOSES MERRITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 286, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE MOSES MERRITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1747, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 589, PAGE 459 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Subject to 2010-2012

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AUTOMOBILE: Kia Soul EV

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Kia Motors has added its first ever all-electric, zeroemissions car to be sold in the U.S to its stable of vehicles.

The new electric Soul EV has a new sporty look and is fun to drive. The compact crossover is not only a head turner but has won numerous prestigious awards for its achievement.

The 2015 Soul EV is a battery powered electric vehicle suited for suburban commuters thanks to its class-leading drive range and a generous cabin and cargo area. It features a high-capacity 192-cell 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV can drive 105 miles on a single charge. The Soul EV boasts best-in-class EPA-estimated

range of 93 miles. It gets 92 miles on the highway and 120 miles in the city for a combined 105 miles.

Embodying the iconic design of the recently-launched second-generation Kia Soul, the new Kia Soul EV became the Korean manufacturer’s first globally-sold electric vehicle when it first landed in dealerships in 2014.

The Soul EV is a frontwheel drive vehicle with a high-capacity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and class-leading 200 Wh/kg battery cell energy density.

Power comes from an 81.4 kW electric motor which produces 285 Nm of torque.

The Soul EV’s regenertive braking system captures up to 12 percent of the vehicle’s

kinetic energy when coasting and braking to help charge the batteries. Soul EV owners can choose between four different regeneration modes: drive or brake models in Eco-mode “Off,” and Drive or Brake modes in Eco-mode “On” setting, which produces the most regeneration.

Soul makes charging easy by plugging into any standard 120-volt outlet or a conventional 240-volt EV charger.

Two charging ports are standard: an AE J1772 port for he Kia Soul, a compact Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging and a CHAdeMO 480-volt DC fast charging port. Soul dealerships will also charge the battery quickly and for free.

The compact crossover Soul EV comes in two trims,

Base and + (Plus). The 2015 Soul EV MSRP retails for $33,700 (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500) for the Base and $35,700 for the Plus (not including a federal tax rebate of $7,500). It also comes with an introductory lease price of $249 a month.

The five-door, five seater

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 6, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in August, 2015, the same being the 4th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, 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

$17,590.00

$2,800.00

$7,550.00

$3,800.00

460000013003190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 13, LT 3 DAVID M. POUNDSTONE, ET AL (N 1/2), VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 381, 7 PG 504* JUNE 15, 2015

$680.00

$680.00

14-DCV215057 03/17/15

460000033104090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 33 (N DAVID M. POUNDSTONE, ET AL 1/2), LT 4, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 7 381, PG 506* JUNE 15, 2015

$380.00

$380.00

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14-DCV215780 04/17/15

000900000540490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALVIN M M BATTLE SURV, ACRES KNOWLES, AKA A V KNOWLES 0.666, MORE OR LESS, LT 4, 7 ABST 9, VOL 480, PG 806* JUNE 15, 2015

$20,320.00

$6,200.00

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14-DCV215812 04/14/15

460000032117090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. WILLIAM RICKEY 7 JUNE 15, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 32 (N 1/2), VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 201, PG 448*

$5,480.00

$4,100.00

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14-DCV215812 04/14/15

460000013010290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. WILLIAM RICKEY 7 JUNE 15, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 13, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 193, PG 551, LT 10, (S 1/2), BLK 13, ACRES 0.454, MORE OR LESS*

$680.00

$680.00

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14-DCV216449 03/17/15

739500025003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BRENDA LOFTON, ET AL 1 JUNE 15, 2015

CITY OF RICHMOND, BLK 25, LT 3, VOL 8, PG 3*

$11,030.00

$3,000.00

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14-DCV216476 03/17/15

005701250000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN MONTALBO 8 JUNE 15, 2015

PRAIRIE LT 10, KENDALL SUBD, JOHN MCCORMICK SURV, ABST 57, VOL 11, PG 424 & VOL 2520, PG 1703*

$33,070.00

$2,800.00

3

14-DCV215049 04/17/15

142500004005090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARY TOWN OF BEASLEY, BLK 4, LT 4 LOU ROSS 1 & 5, VOL 11, PG 91* JUNE 15, 2015

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14-DCV215057 03/17/15

460000029237090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 29 (S DAVID M. POUNDSTONE, ET AL 1/2), LT 37 & 38, VOL 2, PG 23 & 7 VOL 381, PG 504* JUNE 15, 2015

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14-DCV215057 03/17/15

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Soul EV stands out among Soul models that wear exterior colors like few to no other vehicles on the road.

The EV’s sporty exterior with its white roof and bright blue body is similar to the Mini Cooper’s exteriors but the body shape makes all the difference.

The Soul EV has a 10year 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty and a 10-year 100,000 mile battery limited warranty. It rides on 16 inch alloy wheels and has won awards for its style and pizzazz, air quality emissions, best value in America vehicle and best consumer car. It has also been honored with an industry-first automotive environmental validation

by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for its innovative use of bio-based materials.

Safety features that are standard on the Soul EV are full-length side curtain air-

bags, anti-lock brakes, brake assist system, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Interior comforts include a navigation system, USB and auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth wireless technology, leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, 60/40 split folding rear seats, push button start with smart key, tilt and telescopic steering colum, park assist and rear camera.

More standard equipment includes fog lights, the sliding charge port door with light and heated, power folding mirrors with turn signals.

The Kia Soul EV is a fun drive that gets attention and gets you where you want/ need to go in style and comfort. It’s quiet, rides nicely and is roomy for its size. It’s also a great runaround for city traffic.

FILM REVIEW: Trainwreck

Trainwreck is almost good, but it’s not. Almost funny and clever, but it’s not. The trailer announces that it’s “from the producers of “Bridesmaids.” And it’s rated R for “ruh-roh.” I (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which know star and sole screenwriter Amy Schumer, 34, is hot right now and her TV series “Inside Amy Schumer” is a big hit, BUT, instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of she wrote herself into one showbiz scene too far. said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), This film is very autobiographical so Schumer claims in interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person recent interviews because “…my life really is a train wreck.” having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by Well, so is mine, but I didn’t try to make it into a full blown Hollaw, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, lywood production. And evidently used the same schleps who under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and produced “Bridesmaids.” Can that Bridesmaid advertisement be any more of a blatant gravy train? Uh oh, I said “train.” numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the This mess is Director Judd Apatow’s fault. He’s 48 and satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. should have known better. He produced and directed “Knocked RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY Up” (2007) and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005) so we know TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT he can play, but can he shoot? Sometimes yes; sometimes no.

THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY Apatow dropped the proverbial magic ball on Trainwreck, and he should have tweaked Schumer’s script without her getting TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO her feelings hurt and we might have had a winner.

ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. Apatow should have said: “Look, Amy, we got Bill Hader from SNL just like you asked, and we’ve got the financial backTO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR ing put together (see catty remarks about Bridesmaids), and AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. we’re good to go. Almost. But here are a few lines and scenes that I’ve added just to make it a little; well, just take a look and Dated at Richmond, Texas, July 6, 2015 see what you think; if you don’t like it then we can go a different direction. Sometimes being the only writer for your own story can be a little….just take a look.”

Constable A. J. Dorr But, Apatow was intimidated by the Blond Bomber and I Fort Bend County, Texas don’t blame him. Yes I do. He’s the only guy that could have thrown a net over this discombobulated clutter and confusion By and saved this film from the scrap heap. Man up Apatow.

Deputy Who are the big winners? Everyone associated with “Trainwreck.” What you talkin’ bout, Larry H.? This is a silly movie with underdeveloped characters with little social redeeming Notes: value, but my audience laughed and laughed at the bawdy scenes and relentless vulgarity and shallowness. Result: it’ll The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. make a ton of money and Schumer will be rewarded and so will 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 Apatow. It’s America; God bless ‘em. Biggest winner is John SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE Cena, of the WWE, who has the most distinctive body in HollyPROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact wood and he gets to share all 240 pounds up-close and personal for long periods. Rock ‘n Roll. your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576 Grade 72. Larry H. www.larryhmoviereviews.com

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