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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land Missouri City resident Mary Cook recently received her Police and Clergy Alliance badge.

PACA is a volunteer clergy organization that assists the Houston Police Department in various community service projects. PACA members mentor students in need of guidance, offer support to victims and their families, and work with the community on a daily basis. PACA’s mission is to prevent crime, enforce the law, and preserve the peace by being active in the communities through volunteer service. For more information visit www.

HPDPACA.org. Right, Senior Police Officer B. G. Curtis, Public Affairs Division Clergy Liaison Unit with Mary Cook, Fort Bend County National Day Prayer Coordinator.

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Thieves, smile please! You’re on camera The $1.6 million contract for crime prevention cameras at 27 locations, mostly north of U.S. Highway 90A in Sugar Land, was approved by City Council last year.

The project creates a network of license plate recognition cameras at entrances and exits to the City to help identify, arrest and convict criminals.

Performance reports presented to City Council on a quarterly basis will be used to consider expansion of the system into other areas of Sugar Land.

The police department has used license plate recognition (LPR) cameras for approximately six years at three locations in Sugar Land Town Square and the First Colony

Mall area.

The City’s expanded use of LPR cameras at static locations throughout the City will help solve crimes after they occur by providing police officers a searchable database of license plates. The concept works as follows: *A crime occurs. *A witness provides a vehicle description. *A police officer authorized to access the system searches the database for the suspect vehicle and its license plate number.

The system may also serve as a crime deterrent. If criminals know that cameras are in place, they may be less likely to commit crimes in Sugar Land.

The cameras will record the exterior of vehicles for the purpose of capturing license plates. With the exception of emergency situations or special circumstances, there will be no live monitoring of the system.

License plate records will be retained for no more than 30 days, except when used as evidence as part of a criminal investigation.

Information will not be shared with the general public, unless required by law for law enforcement matters.

The use of the LPR system will be consistent with privacy laws and the constitutional rights of individuals.

Read more at www.sugarlandtx.gov/crimecameras.

PARKS YOUTH RANCH. (Standing Left to Right): Shannon Bloesch, Executive Director; Dick Hogan, Event Co-Chair Holly Kaminga, and Mary Favre, all PYR Board Members. (Seated Left to Right): Bob and Carole Brown, Honorary Chairs, and Shanna Wozny, Event Co-Chair. – Photography by Liz Furman. The Parks Youth Ranch (PYR) Board of Directors is once again saddling up for success! Cowboy Up, PYR’s annual fundraiser, will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at The George Ranch Historical Park Arena. “Strapping on their spurs” as Honorary Chairs for 2015 Cowboy Up are Robert C. Brown, III and his wife Carole. New features this year include live music by The Rankin Twins, a Spirit Pull, Bourbon Tasting, plus exclusive handcrafted PYR Pottery. There will be lots of great food and fun boot-worthy dancing for all to enjoy! For more information on sponsorship or general admission tickets, please visit the PYR website at www.parksyouthranch.org or contact Parks Youth Ranch Executive Director, Shannon Bloesch (smbloesch@parksyouthranch.org)

Fort Bend Cares Golf ‘Swing for Swings’ Fundraiser

Photo: Vince Finnegan (Presenting Sponsor and Committee Member), Jeff Haley (Committee Member), Angie Wierzbicki (Fort Bend Cares Executive Director), John Kennedy (Committee Member), Robert Wills (Welcome Sponsor and Committee Member). Photo by Mary Favre.

YARD OF THE MONTH , AUGUST 2015: 3403 Summit Drive; Elizah and Helena Spain both enjoy working in their yard but it becomes challenging during our summer heat! The Spains have found that their favorite sun loving plants are variegated gingers, sago palms, red and yellow knockout roses and white vincas. It’s all beautifully landscaped around an ornate fountain as their focal point. Take a drive by this beautiful yard. The Spains received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Quail Valley Garden Club and a lovely plant from Flowers by Adela . In addition, the Quail Valley Garden Club Kick-Off is Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m at the Missouri City Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Drive. For more information please visit http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC Children’s Organic School Garden Competition

Upcoming FREE Events The Disney Nature Movie

Wings of Life Sat., August 15, 2015 10:30 am University Branch Library Learn about the importance of our declining pollinators

Fall Kids Fest at the Museum Presenting Sponsor

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 10 am to 5 pm

Sponsor & Vendor Information at www.TheGreatGrow.com

Fort Bend Cares is proud to partner with Presenting Sponsor Finnegan Auto Group for its new Open Championship Golf Tournament on Friday, September 18 at Greatwood Golf Club.

Led by a committee of golf enthusiasts, the charitable foundation hopes to raise funds to benefit underprivileged children and youth in Fort Bend County and to aid in the construction of a new playground located in Community Park in Rosenberg.

Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this unique golf challenge. Tournament play will be a best ball - modified scramble with two person teams.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 18, followed by lunch at 11 a.m., and a noon shotgun start. There are great prizes for all golfers.

The day will conclude with dinner and an awards ceremony where Rosenberg mayor, Cynthia McConathy will be on hand to congratulate winners.

Team prices are $250 for two people and sponsorships start at $500. Sponsors to date include Welcome Sponsor Michelob Ultra, Gift Sponsor TUV SUD America, Hospitality Sponsor Rice & Gardner Consultants, Lunch Sponsor Reef Industries, and many Hole Sponsors.

To sponsor, sign up as a twoperson team, or volunteer, visit www.fortbendcares.org, email Fort Bend Cares Executive Director, Angie Wierzbicki, at angie@fortbendcares.org, or call 832-819-2005.

Fort Bend County ranks No. 1 for investments Fort Bend County ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 5 in the United States as the area with the most incoming investments, according to a recent report

by SmartAsset. The data, aggregated from various sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, showed that the County ranked highly in several further categories, including Gross Domestic Product growth, new building permits and municipal bonds.

“We have always said the best way to predict the future is to create it. While we have not sought out national recognition, it is a byproduct of a

dynamic growth story that has been in the making for close to three decades,” said Jeff Wiley, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council.

Successful businesses that have invested in Fort Bend, for example Fluor Corporation, Schlumberger, Eco Labs\ Nalco Champion, Texas Instruments, ALDI and Minute Maid, encourage people to seek work in the County and to live in an area that provides an exceptional standard of living and quality of life.

“This latest analysis simply reinforces how businesses are

flourishing and that the future for new ventures in Fort Bend County is promising,” Wiley said.

The County ranked No. 10 in Texas with a GDP growth of over $3.5 million from 2013 to 2014, demonstrating that incoming investments are producing jobs and driving the County’s increased employment growth rate of 5.5 percent.

Fort Bend also ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 2 in the United States for the highest number of new building permits granted per 1,000 homes.

Municipal bonds continue to play a big role in Fort Bend

County. From 2013 to 2014, the County had a municipal bonds index of 2.13, earning the No. 8 spot in Texas. These bonds preserve and enhance quality of life such as mobility, water and safety and are responses to the high growth in employment and residential opportunities available in the County.

Fort Bend continues to place in the top 10 in employment growth rate among the largest counties in the nation.

The full rankings list and methodology is available here: https://smartasset.com/investing/investment-calculator - texas.

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Learn about Brazos Bend Park

Rodney Rasberry to entertain Loving Friends

Loving Friends, a social group of men and women who lost their spouses and want to move on with their lives will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Sweetwater Country Club, 400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. Rodney Rasberry, a professional entertainer for over 40 years has performed in Las Vegas, Nashville, and throughout the United States and Canada.

As a gifted musician, including vocalist and composer, Rodney will definitely have the audience in a toe tapping mood. Complimentary valet parking is available. Cost for dinner and entertainment is $20 inclusive. New members and guests are always greeted with a warm welcome. Reservations are required. Call 281-261-4043 or 281-208-3124. e mail: marygraca@aol.com.

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will host special guests -- of the wildlife variety -- from Brazos Bend State Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2 p.m to 4:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library at 1530 Texas Parkway.

A baby American alligator and a milk snake will accompany Judy Strauss, Events Coordinator of the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization, to the library for the afternoon.

She will also bring the skulls of a crocodile and an American alligator to show the dierence in their structures. Strauss will provide an overview of Brazos Bend State Park, its facilities, and the activities that are available there for the public. Strauss will also discuss the park’s amenities, such as camping, hiking/ biking trails, ďŹ shing, and other activities. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Missouri City Branch Library at 281-238-2100 or the library system’s Public Information OďŹƒce at 281-633-4734.

Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors

Betty Wasicek, Speaker, Jan Poscovsky, FBFN President, Monica Lehrer, FBFN VP Luncheons.

The ladies of Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Social Club are planning their Safari--Out of Africa luncheon for Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Sweetwater Country Club at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for guests. Guests will learn more about FBFN activities such as wine tasting, cards, crafts, tours and monthly coees. The guest speaker is FBFN member Betty Wasicek, a veteran traveler and nature photographer. She has traveled to Africa many times and will share her photographs of the people and wildlife of Africa. Come ready for adventure! For further information email vpluncheons@ fbfn.org or go to www.fbfn.org.

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NEWS U.S. Air Force honors Kempner High School’s AFJROTC

Neighborhood Sale Saturday, Aug. 15 Covington West Neighborhood Garage Sale featuring furniture, tools, kids stuff, and much more! Main streets are Arcadia and Michelle, off Greenway, off Eldridge.

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact Leslie Beacom, 713-305-5373.

NOTICE OF 2015 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF SUGAR LAND

A tax rate of $0.31595 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of City of Sugar Land. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.

PROPOSED TAX RATE PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE ROLLBACK TAX RATE

$0.31595 per $100 $0.31595 per $100 $0.29457 per $100 $0.31883 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for City of Sugar Land from the same properties in both the 2014 tax year and the 2015 tax year.

The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Sugar Land may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: Property tax amount= (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100

Pictured are Kempner High School Air Force JROTC cadets at the Memory Walk to end Alzheimer’s. Dedication and commitment to serving their community have paid off for Kempner High School’s Air Force JROTC Unit (TX-924). The 101-member unit earned the Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award, presented by the United States Air Force, for completing nearly 3,000 volunteer community service hours during the 2014-2015 school year. Kempner’s unit is ranked among the top five percent of JROTC units worldwide to receive the award based on their average community service hours. Only 10 Texas units and 47 of nearly 900 across the nation received the award this year. During the 2014-2015 school year, Kempner cadets organized and supported volunteer efforts at various events, including the Be the Match Walk/Run, Memory Walk to Cure Alzheimer’s, the Darling Dash, USA/Fit Marathon, and Texas Children’s Hospital events. The cadets, led by Lieutenant Colonel David Graham and Chief Master Sergeant Lionel Jackson, contributed an average of 29.6 hours to last year’s events.

For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Donna Svatek Compliance Manager 2700 Town Center Blvd N., Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-275-2782 dsvatek@sugarlandtx.gov www.sugarlandtx.gov You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: August 25, 2015 at 5:30 PM at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard N., Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Second Hearing: September 01, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard N., Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Fort Bend Radio Control Airplane Club Fly-a-Thon & Mini-Air Show

Earn a college degree that transfers The Fort Bend Radio Control Club will host its 17th Annual Model Air Show and Model Aircraft Fly-in on Saturday, Sept.

5, 2015 in Rosenberg.

Over the years, the club has raised thousands of dollars on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Fund (Jerry’s Kids).

The public is invited to this event to see radio-controlled model airplanes that range in size from very small to very large, some up to 50 percent of the full-scale aircraft.

Activities will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 2 p.m. A Mini-Air Show will take off at 11 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. The show will be exhibiting many of the various kinds of miniature aircraft club members fly. Club members will have aerobatic flying aircraft and jet models that can reach speeds up to 200 mph. Another attraction will be a large half-scale Piper Cub that flies along at 25 mph.

The organization has a 200-foot long covered pavilion to keep guests out of the sun for their viewing comfort.

“We have had wonderful support in years past and we are looking forward to another excellent exhibit and air show this year,” said longtime R/C Club member Charlie Caulkins. “We also will have food and soft drinks available and there is no entry fee. We ask for donations that will go toward the Muscular Dystrophy Association Fund. Our audiences in past years have been generous.”

This event will be held at the Fort Bend R/C Club’s flying field, which is located on the Fort Bend County Recycle Center grounds off of Spur 529, approximately 1 ¼ miles south of the Avenue I and Spur 529 intersections in Rosenberg. Watch for direction signs to the Air Show.

For directions and information, please visit the Fort Bend R/C Club website at www.fortbendrc.com.

Demonstration flights will include aerobatic airplanes, jet turbine-powered airplanes, a radio-controlled aerobatic helicopter and the popular Flying Lawn Mower.

For further information call: Rob Longenecker at 713-5459185 or Charlie Caulkins at 281-731-7591.

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Missouri City embarks on projects to replace aging infrastructure

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ClariďŹ cation In the 7/22 edition, an article acknowledging Joey Rubbico’s accomplishment as Eagle Scout was published.

A few corrections to it: Joey resides with his mother and is

a resident of Sugar Land. Also the ceremony was at Sugar Creek Baptist church.

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

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 20, 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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By BARBARA FULENWIDER A town that is verging on its 60th year of incorporation, which spurred population growth and land annexation, is now needing replacement of a good bit of its aging infrastructure.

Missouri City Council members are now approving contracts to replenish, refurbish, enlarge, improve streets, curbs, sidewalks, bridges, etc.

At council’s Aug. 3 meeting they approved on ďŹ rst reading an ordinance to rezone a twoacre tract of land from retail to industrial so Dallas developer, Trammel Crow, can include the property in its Park 8Ninety Business Park development.

The site is located south and west of the intersection of the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) and US 90A – South Main Street and east of South Cravens Road.

Council then moved on to award a $317,715 design contract to R.G. Miller Engineering for rebuilding the two lanes of Adams Street.

The contract includes new driveway approaches and intersection improvements on Adams from Texas Parkway to Fifth Street.

A second design contract worth $471,565 went to CG Engineering for the reconstruction design of the Glenn Lakes Bridge over Oyster Creek. Voters in the county’s mobility bond election in 2013 voted to approve so the county will contribute $250,000 of the total cost of the contract.

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requirements, tree protection plan, utility coordination and an extensive traďŹ&#x192;c control/ detour plan to keep residents traveling during construction.

Freese and Nichols were also awarded a contract to design the rehabilitation needed for the Mustang Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant lift station. The contract is for $198,970 and includes rehabing the two existing lift station structures -- walls, pump rails, hatches, valves, piping and temporary bypass pumping.

The existing wastewater lift station at the Mustang Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant is more than 30 years old. It was built as part of the original plant construction, which included a package plant designed to treat wastewater ďŹ&#x201A;ows from Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 47 and 48.

Another engineering company, 5Engineering, was awarded a $125,883 contract by council for engineering design and construction for the SteepBank/Flat Bank regional lift stations.

This contract will include

rebuilding the existing lift station structures electrical, potential odor control, and replacing the rest of the same new equipment listed in the Freese and Nichols contract.

The existing Thompson Ferry Lift Station is also aged and shows signs of deterioration from continued exposure to sanitary sewer gases. Aggregate within the existing concrete is exposed.

Settlement occurred around the electrical components, causing electrical issues for the pumps and controls. Existing piping and valves are showing signs of deterioration as well. This site also emits odor.

The existing Colonial Lakes Lift Station is more than 20 years old. It too is an existing submersible lift station that has the same deterioration as the Thompson Ferry station.

Cobb, Fendley & Associates was chosen to provide the city with an inventory and analysis of all oďŹ&#x20AC;-channel crossings and bridges citywide.

Their services will cost the city $69,100 for producing an

inventory of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structures and writing an inspection report and making condition assessments.

The purpose is to help develop and implement a citywide bridge maintenance plan for above water conveyances that are not inspected every two years by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Texas DOT inspects all onsystem bridges (structures on the TxDOT Highway System) within the state. These structures are evaluated and given a rating which is used to develop a priority based rehabilitation schedule.

OďŹ&#x20AC;-system bridges are those owned and maintained by cities or counties. Missouri City has approximately 100 bridges/structures, of which, about 50 percent are on system and 50 percent are oďŹ&#x20AC;-system.

While approving city contracts for city services may not be the most exciting news, it is good news to know that council is approving numerous necessary improvements to Missouri City even if some may cause detours and traďŹ&#x192;c delay.

Trever J. Nehls graduates from the U.S. Army War College Richmond resident, Lieutenant Colonel Trever J. Nehls graduated from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA on Friday, July 24th. Nehls completed the two-year Distance Education Program that seeks to educate and develop leaders for service at the strategic level while advancing Trever Nehls knowledge in the global application of land power. received a Masters of Strategic Nehls, a 27 year member of Studies degree. the U.S. Army Reserve, also Nehls is currently assigned

as the Battalion Commander of the 490th Civil AďŹ&#x20AC;airs Battalion in Grand Prairie, Texas.

He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, to include military service in Europe and Asia.

Nehls is married to Kerri Nehls and they have three children, Madison, Wyatt and Parker. In his civilian capacity, LTC Nehls serves as the Constable, Precinct 4, Fort Bend County.

WCJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manufacturing Technology Program will provide skilled workforce Wharton County Junior College students will soon have a cutting-edge career path to follow thanks to an ongoing collaboration between the college, Tenaris and the Bay City Community Development Corp.

Through WCJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Manufacturing Technology Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which kicks oďŹ&#x20AC; this fall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; students will be able to obtain one of three diďŹ&#x20AC;erent certiďŹ cates or complete a twoyear associate of applied science degree in Manufacturing Technology.

Students participating in the program will be well-versed in the skills necessary for a host of industry-related ďŹ elds, said Dr. Amy LaPan, WCJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dean of Vocational Instruction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Manufacturing Technology Program will prepare students with the expertise needed to work for Tenaris or other industries requiring skills like welding and machining,â&#x20AC;? LaPan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great opportunity for area residents to obtain a set of skills that can be quickly translated into gainful employment.â&#x20AC;?

Tenaris oďŹ&#x192;cials said their collaboration with WCJC will have a positive impact on the entire community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tenaris partnered with WCJC to develop a sustainable program that would meet the needs of more than just our company,â&#x20AC;? said German Cura, President of Tenaris-North America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our investment in this program will impact the community by providing them with an opportunity to achieve educational and career goals.â&#x20AC;?

Manufacturing Technology Program courses will be taught at WCJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay City Campus, which is housed in the Center for Energy Development complex in Bay City.

Tenaris currently occupies a suite of oďŹ&#x192;ces in the same facility.

A new mechanical laborato-

ry building is currently under construction adjacent to the facility and is anticipated to be completed by Sept. 14. The roughly $1.2 million structure is being funded primarily by the Bay City Community Development Corp.

Tenaris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products plus related services for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil and gas industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has contributed $575,000 for the purchase of the mechanical labâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialized equipment.

BCCDC oďŹ&#x192;cials said the collaboration is a step in the right direction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one that will have far reaching beneďŹ ts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing the best education and training we can to our young people is one of the best things the Community Development Corporation can do with its resources,â&#x20AC;? said Bobby Wilkinson, BCCDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board president.

Although Tenaris has taken the lead on the project, several other industries have contributed through an advisory ďŹ nance committee. These include Oxea Corporation, Celanese Corporation, South Texas Nuclear Project and LyondellBasell Corporation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LyondellBasell understands that education and training can give prospective employees and advantage in our industry,â&#x20AC;? said Dale Friedrichs, site manager of the LyondellBasell Matagorda Plant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to us that our investment beneďŹ ts our neighbors and the community.â&#x20AC;?

Rudolph Henry, WCJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Nuclear Power Technology and the Manufacturing Technology Program Director, said students who complete the one-year certiďŹ cate programs can go directly to work for Tenaris or another similar industry or, if so choosing, continue for an additional year to complete the Manufacturing Technology or the Nuclear Power Technology AAS degree.

Henry said the certiďŹ cates may also be used as â&#x20AC;&#x153;enhancementsâ&#x20AC;? to Process Technology and Nuclear Power Technology AAS degrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will provide students with more ďŹ&#x201A;exibility in their employment options,â&#x20AC;? Henry explained.

CertiďŹ cates will be offered in three areas: the existing Electrical Technician or Instrumentation and Control Technician and the new Mechanical Technician. The Manufacturing Technology AAS degree will oďŹ&#x20AC;er the same three areas as â&#x20AC;&#x153;specialties.â&#x20AC;?

The purpose is to develop a â&#x20AC;&#x153;qualiďŹ ed, professionalâ&#x20AC;? worker who can â&#x20AC;&#x153;address industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand for specialized technicians,â&#x20AC;? Henry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program allows WCJC the opportunity to increase the diversity of its course and curriculum oďŹ&#x20AC;erings which in turn gives students a more diverse compliment of skills,â&#x20AC;? Henry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The curricula are structured to assist the students in their development of electrical, instrumentation, mechatronics or mechanical maintenance skills necessary for entry into many sectors of industry, including power generation, chemical processing and manufacturing.â&#x20AC;?

Program graduates will be able to demonstrate a host of skills, including the ability to install, maintain and upgrade electrical systems, electronic and computer-controlled mechanical equipment and work with various instrumentation devices.

LaPan said additional staďŹ&#x20AC; members will be required to help teach the courses once the mechanical laboratory is up and running this fall.

More information on the Manufacturing Technology Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including course descriptions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can be found on the WCJC website at: www. wcjc.edu

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NEWS Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce releases county’s economic profile

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the 2015 Fort Bend County Economic Profile, a print and digital program that promotes the county to relocating businesses and talent.

The publication features dynamic photography and articles that highlight Fort Bend County’s quality of life and diverse business climate.

Articles focus on the logistical and workforce advantages the county offers, the region’s pro-business atmosphere and growing number of innovative companies that are investing in Fort Bend.

The guide also features Fort Bend County’s quality-of-life amenities – such as the educational partnership between the region’s colleges and industries; family-friendly neighborhoods and a vibrant cultural scene; and a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Fort Bend Chamber of

Commerce’s Economic Development Chairman, Randall Malik says “This inaugural publication educates individuals and companies hoping to establish businesses in Fort Bend County. It promotes our region and highlights our strong business climate, innovative and diverse business community. The Fort Bend County Economic Profile illuminates why business owners should conduct their business in Fort Bend.”

To view additional content, including photography, visit http://businessclimate.com/ fort-bend. Fort Bend content is featured on BusinessClimate.com, a national website that provides site selectors, relocation professionals and Clevel business executives with detailed information about select communities across the country.

A digital version of the magazine optimized for iPads, tablets and other mobile de-

vices is free and accessible at: http://businessclimate.com/ fort-bend-tx-area-economicdevelopment/magazine.

Fort Bend County Economic Profile is published annually by Journal Communications and produced under the auspices of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. The publication is supported by business, education, economic development and other partners in the region.

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is the largest single county chamber in the Houston region. The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

“The advocate for business excellence in Fort Bend County”

Fort Settlement Middle School student places fourth at national chemistry competition

Rafay Ashary, third place winner from Fort Settlement Middle School (pictured far left) joins other award winners, including Raghav Ramanujam of California (3rd place), Aum Upadhyay of Washington (2nd place) and Daniel Liu of Ohio (1st place winner).

Rafay Ashary, an eighth grade student at Fort Settlement Middle School, placed fourth at the 2015 National You Be The Chemist Challenge® on June 22 at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia.

It was Ashary’s first time competing at the national level of the competition.

The You Be The Chemist Challenge®, created by the

Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF), is a quizbowl-style academic competition that aims to engage middle school students in learning important chemistry concepts and their real-world applications. The competition was created in 2004 as a means to spark student interest in the sciences and prepare them for future study and scientific careers. The competition is also

an opportunity for members of the chemical industry to interact with and enrich science education opportunities for schools and organizations in their communities.

Nearly 40,000 students participated in the local and state levels of the Challenge program during the 20142015 school year. The top 36 students, one from each of the participating states and terri-

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 26th day of June, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-DCV-206024 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4804.81 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 20th day of July, 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) - Bettve Davis Sanders and Eddie B. Sanders had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September, 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 31, BLOCK 3, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 18, PAGE 6 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $78,450.00 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: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of June, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV-214916 in favor of the Plaintiff - Briargate Community Improvement Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,170.60 ++++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 July, 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) - Shawn Scott and Gordon C. Scott had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September, 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 17, BLOCK 11, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 1, 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: $20,010.00 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, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Martha Scheibel Deputy#1331

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 8th day of July, 2015 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV216194 in favor of the Plaintiff Briargate Community Improvement Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,485.41 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 20th day of July, 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) - Jacqueline C. Rowe had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September, 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 4, BLOCK 3, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 2, 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: $62,680.00 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: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

Builders begin presales in gated Sienna Plantation neighborhood

Presales have begun in Fox Bend, a gated neighborhood of luxury homes in the new Village of Sawmill Lake in Sienna Plantation. Shown here is Toll Brothers’ Venticello Bordeaux home design that will be offered in the neighborhood.

Builders have begun presales in Fox Bend, a gated neighborhood in Sienna Plantation’s new Village of Sawmill Lake.

Fox Bend features 100-foot homesites, the largest properties available in the Village of Sawmill Lake. Toll Brothers and Gracepoint Homes are the exclusive builders in the neighborhood, where pricing begins in the $580,000s.

Toll Brothers has already sold several homes in Fox Bend, said Karl Mistry, Houston division president of Toll Brothers.

Nine designs are offered, including a 3,525-square-foot singlestory design and several two-story designs with more than 5,000 square feet of living space. Gracepoint Homes is offering oneand two-story plans ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet priced from the $600,000s. Model home construction will begin soon.

“This is the first luxury gated neighborhood in the Village of Sawmill Lake,” said Alvin San Miguel, general manager of Sienna Plantation. “This neighborhood is representative of the other successful gated neighborhoods in Sienna Plantation and introduces a highly acclaimed Houston builder, Gracepoint Homes, to Sienna’s roster of builders.”

The Village of Sawmill Lake currently comprises nine neighborhoods and 500 homesites. A new amenity center is planned to open in the neighborhood next year and Fort Bend Independent School District has plans to open an elementary school and middle school in 2017, increasing the number of on-site schools in Sienna Plantation to seven.

The village currently features 12 model homes and 12 builders. Pricing in the Village of Sawmill Lake is from the $280,000s.

Located in Fort Bend County, Sienna Plantation is a project of The Johnson Development Corp., now celebrating 40 years as one of the nation’s preeminent land developers. For more information, visit www.siennaplantation.com. tories, qualified to compete in the national competition and received an all-expenses-paid trip to Philadelphia.

As one of the top four winners, Ashary received a $1,000 scholarship, a TI-84+ graphing calculator, a medal, a Thames & Kosmos CHEM3000 chemistry kit, and a gift certificate to the Discovery Channel Store.

Over the course of the threeday event, Ashary joined other 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 25th day of June, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14-DCV214397 in favor of the Plaintiff Briargate Community Improvement Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,990.40 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 20th day of July, 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) Winston T. Epperson had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September, 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 36, BLOCK 7, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 18, PAGE 6 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $84,970.00 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: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

participants in visiting the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, spending a day at The Franklin Institute, and being celebrated at a reception and dinner held at the National Constitution Center.

For more information, visit the CEF website at www. chemed.org.

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 14th day of July, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL vs. SUGHEY MAYORGA, ET AL in Cause# 14-DCV218622 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of September, 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: 3104010040100907/ 3104010040100 LOT 10, IN BLOCK 4, OF FIELDSTONE SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060114 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 15TH day of JULY,2015 as THE PROPERTY OF SUGHEY MAYORGA, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $11,623.08, 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 MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 165; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 17TH day of JULY,2015.

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

By Martha Scheibel Deputy#1331

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 14th day of July, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL vs. RAFAEL ANZALDUA, JR. AKA R. COWBOY ANZALDUA, JR. in Cause #08-DCV-161604 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of September, 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 l: GEO: R1 0870/ 0012-10-0024800-903 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.8332 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF OUTLOT 31 OF FRUITLAND ORCHARD SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME X, PAGE 307, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING LOCATED IN THE GAIL BORDEN LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 12 IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM LILLIE A FREUDENSPRUNG KIN/A LILLIE A JUREK TO RAFAEL ANZALUDA, JR. DATED MAY 10,2005 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2005054530 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 15TH day of JULY,2015 as the property of RAFAEL ANZALDUA, JR., AKA R. COWBAY ANZALDUA, JR. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,804.51, 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 BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, CITY OF ORCHARD, FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #03, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20TH day of JULY,2015.

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

By Martha Sheibel Deputy#1331 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 16th day of July, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 10-DCV-181127 in favor of the Plaintiff- Victoria Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $10,069.88 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 5th day of August, 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) - Patricia Barcenas had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September, 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: VICTORIA LAKES SEC. 1, BLOCK 1, LOT 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY AND WALLER COUNTY, TEXAS; PROPERTY ADDRESS 811 LAKES DRIVE KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS 77493.

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 orabout 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

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Become a Fort Bend ISD Mentor Fort Bend ISD is recruiting individuals to serve as volunteer mentors to students at FBISD campuses during the 2015-2016 school year. Interested individuals (including parents, grandparents, community members, business partners and other caring adults) are invited to attend a one-hour training session on Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., at the FBISD Administration Building, Room 222-ABC (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479). Approved mentors will devote 3545 minutes a week to mentoring students during the school day.

No experience is necessary, only a love for children and a desire to help them succeed. For more information, call Pamela Shaw, Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, at (281) 634-1112.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2016 PROPOSED BUDGET Public Hearing 5:30 p.m., City Council Meeting August 25, 2015, City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed FY 2016 budget.

The budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $1,732,066 or 5%, and of that amount, $407,000 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.

The proposed budget may be inspected in the Office of the City Secretary, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. Monday through Friday or you may call 281-275-2236 for information.

The Sugar Land City Council encourages all City of Sugar Land taxpayers to review the proposed budget and to be present and participate in the public hearing.

NOTICE OF PRECINCT CHANGES (AVISO DE CAMBIOS DE PRECINCTO) To the registered voters of the County of Fort Bend, Texas: (A los votantes registrados del Condado de Fort Bend, Texas: Notice is hereby given that the following precincts have been divided to create new precincts. These changes will be in affect for the March 1, 2016 primary election.

Those voters affected will be notified by mail and a new voter registration card issued.

(Notifíquese, por las presente, que los siguientes precintos se han dividido para crear nuevos precintos. Los cambios tomarán efecto para la Elección Primaria el 1 de Marzo de 2016. Esos votantes afectados serán notificado por correo y una nueva tarjeta de registración será enviada.

Legal descriptions of the new precinct boundaries are available from the Office of the Fort Bend County Election Administrator, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 Descripciones legales de los limites de los nuevos precintos están disponible en la oficina del Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 PRECINCTS AFFECTED: PRECINTOS AFECTADOS: Precinct 1007: will be split and a new precinct 1152 will be created.

Precinto 1007: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 1152 será creado.

Precinct 1076: will be split and a new precinct 1141 will be created.

Precinto 1076: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 1141 será creado.

Precinct 2061: will be split and a new precinct 2151 will be created.

Precinto 2061: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 2151 será creado.

Precinct 3006: will be split and 2 new precincts 3148, 3149 will be created.

Precinto 3006: Estará partido y dos nuevo precintos 3148, y 3149 serán creados.

Precinct 3014: will be split and a new precinct 3148 will be created.

Precinto 3014: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 3148 será creado.

Precinct 3083: will be split and a new precinct 3150 will be created.

Precinto 3083: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 3150 será creado.

Precinct 3130: will be split and a new precinct 3145 will be created.

Precinto 3130: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 3145 será creado.

Precinct 3143: will be split and a new precinct 3146 will be created.

Precinto 3143: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 3146 será creado.

Precinct 4126: will be split and a new precinct 4147 will be created.

Precinto 4126: Estará partido y nuevo precinto 4147 será creado.

John Oldham Fort Bend County Elections Administrator

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: BRITTAINEY KINCANNON 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 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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Village of Oak Lake Subdivision, at Beewood Glen Drive and Village View Trail to add “No Parking from 7am to 9am” signs, Pct. 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 15-089 –LED DISPLAY SIGN for GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 16-020 – PAUPER BURIAL, TRANSPORT AND RELATED SERVICES Detailed unit pricing is required.

Bonds are not required.

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

Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION TO: BEATRIZ NOHEMI ENGEL ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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 twenty days after you were served this citation and ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE filed on June 11, 2015, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing to the District Clerk’s Office at 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing said answer to the physical address at Fort Bend County Justice Center,1422 Eugene Heimann, Rm 10142, Richmond, Texas 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Court House Building.

The case is presently pending before the 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on June 11, 2015.

It bears cause number 15-DCV- 224042 and is styled: IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF BYRL RYAN ENGEL AND BEATRIZ NOHEMI ENGEL The name and address of the attorney for PETITIONER is: MICHAEL V. BROPHY THE BROPHY LAW FIRM PC 12946 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 370 SUGAR LAND TX 77478 281-277-4141 The nature of the demands of said PETITIONER is shown by a true and correct copy of the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE accompanying this citation and made a part thereof.

If this citation not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said court, at Richmond, Texas, on this the 15th day of June 15, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Valeria Ramos Telephone: (281) 633-7620

$149,900

SOLD

$138,500

NOTICE TO BIDDERS STREET SWEEPING SERVICES

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2015-31: STREET SWEEPING 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. on Thursday, August 27, 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 Todd Reed, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Manager, treed@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2015-30: MOSQUITO CONTROL 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. on Thursday, August 27, 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 Todd Reed, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Manager, treed@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 54.49 ACRES

The City Council has scheduled a public hearing to accept public comments regarding the proposed assessment roll for the Enclave at RiverPark Public Improvement District.

Time and Place of the Hearing: The public hearing will start at 5:30 p.m., August 25, 2015, Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard N., Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

General Nature of Improvements: The general nature of the public improvements (collectively, the “Public Improvements”) are: (i) acquisition, construction, or improvement of water, wastewater, or storm drainage facilities; (ii) acquisition, construction, or improvement of streets, sidewalks or any other roadway; (iii) establishment or improvement of park and recreation facilities; (iv) acquisition of real property in connection with the projects listed in subsections (i) – (iii) above; and (v) payment of costs associated with developing and financing the public improvements listed in subparagraphs (i) – (iv) above, and costs of administering and operating the District.

Estimated Costs of Improvements and Apportionment of Costs: The estimated total costs of the improvements are $5,000,000, which will be modified to conform to actual expenses. Approximately $2,500,000 of the costs of the improvements shall be paid by assessment of the property owners within the proposed Public Improvement District. The City will pay none of the costs of the proposed improvements from funds other than such assessments. The remaining costs of the proposed improvements will be paid from sources other than the City or assessments of property owners.

Boundaries of the Public Improvement District: The Public Improvement District is approximately 54.49 acres of land generally located north of US 59, east of Summit Creek Drive, southeast of the Grand Parkway, and adjacent to the RiverPark Subdivision. A metes and bounds description and vicinity map is available on the City website http://www.sugarlandtx.gov under Legal Notices.

Method of Assessment: The City shall levy an assessment on each parcel of property within the Public Improvement District based on a flat per lot or per acre rate in a manner that results in imposing equal shares of the costs on property similarly benefited.

During the public hearing, any interested person may speak and offer oral or written objections to be heard regarding the proposed assessment roll.

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FILM REVIEW:Ricki and the Flash Is it possible for Meryl Streep, 66, to star in a movie and not be nominated for Best Actress? She’s been nominated 19 times and won three Oscars for Best Actress, but I think her streak will skip a beat based on her performance in Ricki and the Flash.

Streep plays a worn-out Rock ‘n Roll wannabe who sacrificed her marriage and three

children so she could live in California and chase her dream of being a rock star.

The film opens with her playing a guitar and singing in a small neighborhood bar with The Flash as her backup band. Her boyfriend and lead guitarist in The Flash is played by none other than Rick Springfield who really is a worn out rock and roller

AUTOMOBILE: Honda Pilot

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Redesigned from the ground up, the all-new third-generation 2016 Honda Pilot stakes its claim as the new benchmark in the three-row mid-sized SUV segment.

With more of what SUV buyers want – performance, fuel efficiency, comfort, safety performance and premium features – in every model and trim, the 2016 Pilot has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $29,995 for the Pilot LX with 2WD. The new Pilot’s 280-horsepower, direct-injected 3.5-liter engine adds 30 horsepower while receiving a segment-topping EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 23 miles per gallon for the 2WD with nine-speed automatic transmission, up 2 MPG from the 2015 Pilot.

There is a more spacious third row and cargo area and onetouch walk-in third row access, and numerous ports and plugs to accommodate virtually every imaginable device. There are also four 2.5-amp USB outlets for charging the most powerhungry electronics.

Since the Pilot’s arrival in 2003 as the first three-row, mainstream SUV to be developed on a car-like platform, the Pilot has helped set industry standards for fuel efficiency, spacious and thoughtful interior packaging, safety performance and dynamic handling in the midsize SUV segment, consumers have bought more than 1.4 million Pilots over the past 12 years.

Virtually every aspect of the 2016 Pilot has been thoroughly redesigned to better accommodate the needs of all its occupants and added more premium amenities. The 2016 Pilot also ups the ante for premium refinement with major upgrades to interior quality and more standard comfort and convenience features on all trims.

The addition of a new Elite version offers a series of Honda-first features including 20-inch wheels and tires, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, a first-ever panoramic glass roof and more.

The 2016 Pilot is powered by a direct-injected 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine with variable cylinder management – along with the available two new advanced transmissions and all-new intelligent variable torque management AWD system with Intelligent traction management and torque vectoring capability.

These technologies, combined with a nearly 300-pound reduction in vehicle weight, improved aerodynamics and reduced running resistance.

The engine’s peak output of 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque is up 30 hp and 9 lb.-ft. over the previous model. The engine is matched to a choice of two new advanced transmissions – a Pilot-first 6-speed automatic transmission or a Hondafirst 9-speed automatic transmission.

These new powertrains combine with a new, lighter more rigid unit-body result in class-leading EPA fuel economy ratings topping out at 20/27/23 mpg (city/highway/combined) for two-wheel-drive models and 19/26/22 mpg for all-wheel-drive models.

The premium quality of the new Pilot includes the interior, where designers applied high quality, soft-touch materials and added LED map lighting. High-end amenities include a standard 4.2-inch color display, available heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated second-row seats.

For the first time, the top-of-the-line Elite trim includes second-row captain’s chairs, providing for easy walk through between the second and third rows for a 7-passenger configuration, in lieu of the standard second-row three-person 60/40 split seat for 8-passenger seating capacity.

The new Pilot also includes an upsized 8-inch touchscreen display audio connectivity interface powered by a new Android-based operating system and more powerful processor, along with an available all-new embedded Honda satellitelinked navigation system. A 9-inch rear entertainment system with DVD and new Blu-ray disc capability is available.

The new Pilot has a larger interior and the new center console features a deep storage compartment to accommodate such items as a full-size iPad or a purse.

The new Pilot is available with advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies that include a standard multi-angle rearview camera, blind spot information system, collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist system, adaptive cruise control, road departure mitigation and rear cross traffic monitor.

Standard safety and driver-assistive features include fourchannel anti-lock brakes with brake assist, vehicle stability assist with traction control; expanded view driver’s mirror and a new tire pressure monitoring system with real-time display of individual tire pressures.

The new 2016 Pilot is a pleasure to drive and ride in. It is also loaded with amenities and is a large hauler of people and their cargo. Do give it a test drive if you are in the market for a most accommodating, enjoyable SUV.

who is probably best known as Dr. Noah Drake on TV’s long-running series “General Hospital.” Springfield will be 66 this month and I’m glad he made it through the 60’s and 70’s. He and Streep both look like they’ve been rode hard and put up wet.

Ricki, whose real name is Linda, returns to her former family in Indiana to attempt to make peace and resolve some unfinished issues.

Ricki has recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, does not have a car, and no money for a tip for the cabby when she arrives at the mansion of her former husband (Kevin Kline). Kline is 67 and the average age of my audience was Medicare.

Streep’s real-life daughter, Mamie Gummer, plays Julie, the wayward daughter of Ricki. Julie has major Mommy issues. There are also two grown sons in the mix; the five of them plus a fiancé go to dinner and the explosion of longterm resentments as they get re-aquainted now that Mommy’s home is a result of outstanding writing and directing.

Diablo Cody wrote the screenplay; her insight into wacky family dynamics makes

this movie full of raw emotions and the pursuit of forgiveness and understanding.

Cody won her Oscar for her screenplay for “Juno” in 2007 at the tender age of 29. Director Jonathan Demme, 71, won his Oscar for directing in 1991 for “Silence of the Lambs.”

Big money must have thought that getting these three Oscar winners on the same team was a no-brainer. Not! The characters did not appeal to me until the movie was almost over, and then I

was not sure who I was pulling for to win. I don’t have major complaints of the acting and directing. The script, however, lacked the right formula to mesh the characters quick enough to feed into empathy. It reminded me of a John Hughes movie that was not funny.

Big winners? Mamie Gummer because she has shown again that she can really act and is not just Little Meryl. She’s also very good in TV’s “Extant” opposite Halle

Berry. Gummers character in “Extant” is also Julie; is it possible to be type-cast as a “Julie?” I don’t know.

And Rick Springfield is a big winner - he can prove once again that he’s not dead.

And that his last name is not Springsteen.

See also Rick in “True Detective” season two as the creepy Dr. Irving Pitlor. Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 84. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 20, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2015, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, 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

BRIARGATE, SEC 5, LT 9, BLK 15, VOL 16, PG 7*

$76,600.00

$9,500.00

CHURCHILL FULSHEAR SURV, 50 FTX 100 FT, MORE OR LESS, ABST 29, VOL 129, PG 209*

$28,590.00

$14,500.00

14-DCV212566 05/16/15

586301006008090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. QUAIL GREEN WEST, SEC 1, LT 7 THUY NGUYEN, AKA TRAN 8, BLK 6, VOL 22, PG 56* CONE NGUYEN JULY 16, 2015

$60,490.00

$6,300.00

4

14-DCV215822 06/04/15

460000023003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HARRY VOISEY 7 JULY 16, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 23, LT 3, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 192, PG 527*

$2,000.00

$2,000.00

5

14-DCV215822 06/04/15

460000033121090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 HARRY VOISEY JULY 16, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 21, BLK 33 (N 1/2), VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 198, PG 412*

$380.00

$380.00

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14-DCV217734 05/21/15

217701001023090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BRIAR VILLA SOUTH, SEC 1, LT 7 ALVAN E. GIBSON, AKA ALVAN 23, BLK 1, CLERK'S SLIDE NO. ELLIOT GIBSON 619/B* JULY 16, 2015

$64,240.00

$17,000.00

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12-DCV197411 06/06/13

2

12-DCV200550 05/15/15

215005015009090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. STANLEY LEE CRAWFORD, ET JULY 16, 2015 AL 002900000038090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 KENNETH GALE MCCANN, JR., ET AL JULY 16, 2015

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(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, July 20, 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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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on July 31, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2015, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, 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

A P GEORGE, LTS 38 & 39, VOL 110, PG 1*

$42,690.00

$11,000.00

14-DCV215044 05/21/15

352000000038090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. 1 MARIA S. VAZQUEZ AKA MARIA SANTOS VASQUEZ, ET JULY 16, 2015 AL 460000032226090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 HENRY J. LAWRENCE JULY 16, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 26, BLK 32 (S 1/2), VOL 2, PG 23, VOL 195, PG 37*

$6,250.00

$4,500.00

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14-DCV215044 05/21/15

560000004080290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 HENRY J. LAWRENCE JULY 16, 2015

OFFSET PROPERTIES , BLK 4, LT 8 (S 1/2), VOL 232, PG 344*

$170.00

$170.00

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14-DCV215058 05/21/15

460000001203290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ELSIE M. HAZARD 7 JULY 16, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 3 ( S ), 10ACRE, MORE OR LESS, (S 1/2) BLK 1,VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 224, PG 257*

$6,910.00

$4,500.00

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14-DCV215759 05/21/15

585000002150090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 WILLIAM H. JOHNS, ET AL JULY 16, 2015

PINEDALE MANOR, LT 15, BLK 2, VOL 6, PG 18*

$14,500.00

$5,700.00

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14-DCV215865 03/17/15

320004001010090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARY FRESNO ADDN, SEC D, LTS 1-3, BLK 1, VOL 226, PG 310* D. LEWIS 7 JULY 16, 2015

$6,370.00

$4,200.00

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14-DCV216396 04/28/15

320003004130090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 KENNETH F. SNYDER, ET AL JULY 16, 2015

FRESNO ADDN, SEC C, LTS 1316, BLK 4, VOL 226, PG 310*

$520.00

$520.00

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14-DCV216396 04/28/15

235000004070090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 KENNETH F. SNYDER, ET AL JULY 16, 2015

BLKS 264-273, MAGNOLIA PLACE , LTS 7 & 8, BLK 4, (N) SEC C, CLERK'S FILE NO. 1943213014*

$320.00

$320.00

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14-DCV216436 04/27/15

271500044006090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. THELMA G. CARR, ET AL 1 JULY 16, 2015

DECHAUMS ADDN, LT 6, BLK 44, VOL "C", PG 495*

$2,130.00

$2,130.00

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14-DCV216446 04/28/15

003406030000590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. TG8 SAN BERNARD LTD. JULY 16, 2015

TIERRA GRANDE, RESERVE "A", SEC 6, REC'D UNDER SLIDE NO. 1097B*

$2,760.00

$2,100.00

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06-DCV152145 10/18/11

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Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$36,610.00

$16,700.00

FRESNO ADDN, SEC E, LTS 5-8, BLK 4, VOL 226, PG 310*

$1,040.00

$1,040.00

460000019321290 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 ALBERT C. BALDWIN JULY 16, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, LT 4 & 5, BLK 19, VOL 2, PG 6*

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

14-DCV216507 04/27/15

460000287103090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LLA 7 ELIZABETH LEE, ET AL JULY 16, 2015

MAGNOLIA PLACE, N 1/2 OF 10 ACRES, BLK 287, VOL 2, PG 23 & VOL 229, PG 158*

$1,680.00

$1,680.00

14-DCV219968 05/20/15

328002005015090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 SHARON LEE ALLEN, AKA SHARON LEE SEBASTION JULY 16, 2015

FREEWAY MANOR, SEC 2, BLK 5, LT 15, VOL 20, PG 5*

$135,760.00

$10,300.00

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14-DCV216477 05/21/15

009800000569090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JESSE 6 NORRIS, ET AL JULY 16, 2015

R D WOOD LEAGUE, 2.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 98, VOL 260, PG 278*

12

14-DCV216500 05/21/15

320005004050090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 HAROLD M. PULFORD JULY 16, 2015

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14-DCV216505 04/27/15

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(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, July 31, 2015 Constable A. J. Dorr 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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 10th, 2015, by the County Court at Law 3, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #11-CCV-046911 in favor of the plaintiff – Mission Bend South Civic Improvement Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 7,238.00+++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 22ND, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September 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) – Helen L. Hudson had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: THE NORTH TWENTY FEET (N20’) OF LOT NINETEEN (19), AND SOUTH THIRTYFIVE FEET (S35’) OF LOT TWENTY (20), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 8, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) 7519 NAVIDAD, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 8th, 2015, by the 400th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV-219116 in favor of the plaintiff – Creekmont Community Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of $ 4,216.11++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on July 21ST, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September 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) – Timothy Jon Handy and Wife, Olivia Joy Handy had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2, OF CREEKMONT, SECTION 1 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060058, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 2707 EVERHARD TERRACE DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable NOTICE OF 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 14th day of July, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MORRIS LEO WOODS, ET AL in Cause #14-DCV212241and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of September, 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: 8560030030090906 LOT EIGHT IN BLOCK THREE, OF ADDITION THREE TO THE VALKA BROTHER’S 21.5 ACRE SUBDIVISION OUT OF THE JOHN AND WILLIE VALKA ORIGINAL 160 ACRE TRACT, ABSTRACT 477 IN SECTION 26, H & T C RR COMPANY SURVEY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDITION THREE RECORDED IN VOLUME 368, PAGE 510, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING THE SAME LAND CONVEYED

BY DEED OF ENGLISH MCNELLY TO YVONNE WHITE, DATED OCTOBER 3, 2001, RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEARING FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. FBC2001095638. ACCOUNT NO. 8560030030090906.

Levied on the 30TH day of JULY,2015 as the property of MORRIS LEO WOODS, TRACY A. WOODS, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, MIDLAND FUN DING LLC to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1192.46, 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 NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY OF NEEDVILLE, WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE, 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 30TH day of JULY,2015.

A.J. DORR,CONSTABLE, PCT. 1, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

BY Billy Guerrero III Seargent

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 14th day of July, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SHELIA WARE, ET AL in Cause #12-DCV198668 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of September, 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: 6254020110800907 TRACT NO. EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11), OF THE RECORDED RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF RESERVES “D” AND “G”, OF RIDGEMONT, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 187, PAGE 97, MAP RECORDS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 11, MAP RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 4985 E. RIDGECREEK DR., HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX 77053.

Levied on the 20TH day of JULY,2015 as the property of SHELIA WARE, RIDGEMONT P.U.D. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to 17,724.27, 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 HOUSTON; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20TH day of JULY,2015.

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

By Martha Scheibel Deputy#1331

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on June 25th, 2015, by the 268th Judicial District Court, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #11DCV-194854 in favor of the plaintiff – Lakeshore Harbour Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 13,257.75++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 14TH, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September 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) – Kimberly Kelly and Marlon Kelly had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF LAKESHORE HARBOUR, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NUMBER(2) 20060040 AND THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS 2803 LAKE VILLA DR., MISSOURI CITY TEXAS 77459.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of June, 2015 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13DCV -211255 in favor of the Plaintiff Townewest Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,223.73 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 13th day of July, 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) Eleazar Yracheta and Mario Bustos had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1st day of September, 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 20, BLOCK 1, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION 4, 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: $100,950.00 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

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NEWS

Hot Sauce Festival

The 6th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee .

The 15th Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, at the Stafford Centre, located at 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477. Doors are open from 11 a.m. to 6p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 12. The Houston Hot Sauce Festival benefits the Snowdrop Foundation.

There’s a buzz around Fort Bend County for the Literacy Council’s 6th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee. The event, presented by CenterPoint Energy, is slated for Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Constellation Field. This year’s Grown-Up Bee is co-chaired by Holly Kaminga and Alysse Harrison. Spectator tickets are still available for $45 and include dinner and 1 drink ticket. Watch your neighbors, co-workers and friends compete against one another to win a coveted spot in the “Honey Hall of Fame.” Raffle tickets are also available for your chance to win a Kindle HDX, Kendra Scott jewelry, or a Yeti Cooler! Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.

Winners will be announced at the Bee but you do not need to be present to win. Good luck!

For more information, please visit ftbendliteracy.org or contact the Literacy Council at 281.240.8181. Break out your dictionaries – we will see you at the Bee on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Above, Event Chairs Alysse Harrison and Holly Kaminga.

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For More We encourage members to get involved, Information because we know that participation about WCR visit translates to personal growth and www.wcr.org/ chapter-sites/ leadership development. We meet you texas where you are in your skill development fort-bend and take you to the next level.

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