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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017

Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

Kempner High School senior headed to Japan Kempner High School student Layaa Amirthalingam is headed to the 4th Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) Global Summit on Process Safety in Japan next month to present her research paper, “Safety of Hydrogen Vehicle at Home.” Layaa’s work has come a long way. She started working on this research when she was in 7th grade. She even entered her work into the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and won the state merit award for the state of Texas. “I created a video explaining a solution to the problem of hydrogen safety when it comes to hydrogen cars, since it’s a ﬂammable gas, but very hard to detect,” Layaa explained. She also made this her seventh grade science fair project at Sartartia Middle School, and entered this in a national contest as well. “I basically continued the

Mobility Bond Election

On Aug. 9, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to hold a $218.5 million mobility bond election in November of this year. For the last several months, Fort Bend County commissioners have worked with local jurisdictions to establish a list of 63 projects from all four precincts identiﬁed as critical for providing thoroughfare capacity for the rapidly growing population. Partnerships established for many of the projects include city, state, federal and private dollars. These partnerships allow the $218.58 million bond to provide $388.89 million in total projects without requiring an increase in the county tax rate. Visit www. fortbendcountytx.gov/engineering to review the list of projects., Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert said, “Our commissioners have done an excellent job in paring down a $500 million wish list to the $218.5 million in projects being submitted to the voters. These projects are essential for maintaining an acceptable level of mobility in our fast-growing county.”

Layaa (Raja) Amirthalingam project that I started then, to where it is now with this paper.” But she didn’t stop there. Layaa decided to take her research paper one step further. “I was looking online as to where I could publicize my paper so that it may be useful to hydrogen car manufacturers and anyone else who wishes to use it,” Layaa said. “I came across the CCPS

Global Summit, which my dad actually told me about, and I was quick to apply just to see if I would be picked to present there.” Layaa’s research paper was chosen and now she’s headed to Japan to present on September 12th and 13th. In addition to the presentation, she will also be taking part in the competition’s Rapid Fire Session. This session is where presenters get one minute to present at least two slides summarizing the research they are working on. Layaa a senior at Kempner High School this year, after graduation, wants to go to college and major in chemical engineering or mathematics and minor in business. AIChE is a professional society of 50,000 chemical engineers in 100 countries. CCPS is a not-for-proﬁt corporate membership organization within AIChE. More information about CCPS is available at www.aiche.org/ccps

Sugar Land braces for 1.4 cent tax rate increase By BARBARA FULENWIDER Sugar Land City Council voted 6-1 to consider a maximum proposed tax rate of 33.007 cents per $100 valuation for 2017-18 at its Aug. 15 meeting. Councilmember Amy Mitchell cast the no vote. This vote was to determine the maximum proposed 2017 tax rate to be placed on the Sept. 19 agenda for consideration and adoption. City Council may direct staﬀ in the future to prepare the ordinance with a lower tax rate but may not exceed the published amount of $0.33007. Current tax rate is 31.595 cents per $100 valuation. The tax rate needed to fund the city’s 2018 budget is 32.233 cents per $100 valuation. That is the eﬀective tax rate plus 3 percent consistent with the City’s Financial Management Policy Statements. However, the city included

a third option of adding the 3.1 cents voters approved tax rate during a 2013 bond referendum of $31.5 million to fund two park projects. With the reduced sales tax revenue, the city administration says it cannot absorb the additional debt service tax or subsidize it. Sugar Land’s budget last year was $280 million. It is $240 million this year, mostly due to fewer sales tax receipts. City revenues were down by 7.6 percent in 2016 and are projected to be lower in 2017. The approximate amount lost in sales tax revenue during FY 2017 is $864,000. Sales taxes are expected to remain ﬂat in 2018. Finance Director Jennifer Brown explained that the ﬁrst tax option of no tax increase would not maintain the city’s service levels so reductions See TAX, Page 8

HCC opens new Missouri City campus on Texas Parkway

HCC Trustee Dave Wilson, left, Trustee Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, HCC Southwest College President Dr. Madeline Burillo, HCCS Chair Eva L. Laredo, HCC chair, HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado, U.S. Rep. Al Green, Trustee Neeta Sane, Mayor Allen Owen, Trustee Robert Glaser, Missouri City Councilmen Don Smith and Jerry Wyatt at the ribbon cutting ceremony. With the snip of scissors held by Houston Community College dignitaries and area elected oﬃcials, on Aug. 15, HCC oﬃcially opened for business once again in the Missouri City community. The new campus, located across from the Missouri City City Hall at 1600 Texas Parkway, will bridge a gap to affordable higher education in the region. “This campus is the product of a cooperative partnership between HCC, governmental and business leaders,” said Dr. Cesar Maldonado, HCC Chancellor, during the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Together we will work to ensure that student success is achieved here at this campus. We will design our programs to meet the needs of industry and the students in their desire and hopes for their careers.” The new $21 million, 69,340 square-foot campus is also home to the HCC Center for Entrepreneurship, Technology & Health and was built to support economic growth within the surrounding area. Maldonado said this campus represents the best in education, workforce, innovation and progress for Missouri City, the city of Houston and

Left, FBISD Board Members and Superintendent joined elected oﬃcials and community members in showing their support of “Together We Stand” partnership on Aug. 18 between Marshal and Willowridge high schools. Marshall High School Principal Alfred Hollands presents a “key to the school” to Willowridge High School Principal Thomas Graham. Story on Page 6.

Houston Community College. “This is a win for the community,” said Neeta Sane, HCC Board of Trustees member representing District VII. “Residents needed an easily accessible campus and we got that. This community has supported HCC, and education in general, and they will continue to do so as long as the focus is to make sure we offer educational programs and classes consistent to the needs of the community.” Sane said HCC can help revitalize this community by training an educated workforce. She also made a point of recognizing the many community leaders and development organizations that came together to make the new facility a reality. Sane said she’s proud to show off what HCC has to offer the community. “We’ve come full circle,” shared Mayor Allen Owen with the packed house during the ceremony. “College education is important and not everyone will be going to a four-year college. My two boys went to HCC and then graduated from other colleges; I know how important this is financially as a parent trying to pay for my children’s college education. We are going to end up with a complex different from other campuses with a lot of features to make this campus exceptional. This is the economic push we think will help this corridor.” Missouri City leadership has plans to invest $2 million in the area around the new HCC campus. Projects include a skate park, green space for picnics, a veteran’s memorial and a theater for the arts. City Hall also plans to convert the existing community center into a visitor’s center. Fort Bend County will also contribute to the growth of the

city by building a three-story library adjacent to the new HCC Missouri City campus. Congressman Al Green of the 9th Congressional District spoke to how education unites communities. “My hope is that this campus provides great education for the people living in the area,” Green said. “I also have the hope it will become an anchor to the local businesses to develop around it.” Dr. Madeline Burillo, HCC Southwest College President, said the campus is ready to open its doors and train the Fort Bend workforce that will help the area economy thrive. “At Missouri City, Houston Community College will oﬀer classes to start a new career, change careers, and for those who are currently working, it will provide the opportunity to upgrade skills which are needed due to changing technologies and the need to stay on – or ahead – of the trends, and they are moving fast,” Burillo said. As part of the ribbon cutting event guests toured the building, explored classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, and administrative areas designed to support student success. In addition to academic core classes, students have access to programs in business administration, marketing, coding and pre-requisite courses for the more than 20 professional health careers oﬀered at the HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences. Registration is underway at the new campus, and advisors are on site to assist students in the enrollment process. The hours of operation are: Monday - Friday — 7 a.m. 10 p.m. Saturday — 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. To learn more about the classes available at the HCC Missouri City campus, visit: http://hccs.edu/missouricity.

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 17 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134D will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77046. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

D. Lawrence and D. Gornet

FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal:

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

S. Owen, and G. L. Rhodes

ABSENT:

N. Ming

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or disabled personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

R. Hernandez , M. Fields, and C. Harris (None)

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

This Year

$ 0.570/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

$0.0000/$100 0.0000% $521,045

$519,405

$0 $521,045 $2,969.96

$0 $519,405 $2,960.61

- $9.35 -0.3148%

Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or disabled personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

Last Year* $ 1.000/$100

This Year $ 1.000/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.000/$100 -0.0000% $0

$347,182

$0 $0 $0

$0 $347,182 $3,471.82 $3,471.82 0.0000%

*There were NO residential homes in this district last year. NOTICE OF TAXPAYERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under

qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code. Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 139 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 136 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

G. Clayton, M. Wagner, J. Raymond, C. Giles, and S. Reed

FOR the proposal:

W. Barnes, C. Partin, A. Malone, V. Neiser, and M. Thelen

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

(None)

ABSENT:

(None)

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

Last Year $ 0.410/$100

This Year $ 0.410/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.000/$100 -0.0000% $722,363 $716,030

$0 $722,363 $2,961.69

$0 $716,030 $2,935.72

- $25.97 - 0.8769%

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year* Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year*

$ 0.420/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

$0.000/$100 0.0000% $0

$0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0.00 0.0000%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under

qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code. * There are NO residential homes in this district.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 137 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 138 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:15 p.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal:

V. Warren, M. Brindley, J. Ross, & S. Weaver (None)

FOR the proposal:

T. Gornet, D. Keene, M. Assise, P. Stephens, and G. Justice

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

ABSENT:

C.Malone

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

(None)

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year

$ 0.415/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

$0.000/$100 0.0000% $435,664 $434,915

$0 $435,664 $1,808.01

$0 $434,915 $1,804.90

-$3.11 -0.1720%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

Last Year $ 0.415/$100

This Year $ 0.415/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.000/$100 0.0000% $581,597 $580,878

$0 $581,597 $2,413.63

$0 $580,878 $2,410.64

-$2.99 -0.1239%

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

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The BURNEY ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on September 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. .

FOR the proposal:

JOE J. SILHAVY, RANDY FRICK, MARK JOHNSON, LYDIA ROSENTHAL AND CYNTHIA VAN DEURSEN

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

None

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year

This Year

$0.25/$100

$ 0.23/$100

Adopted

Proposed

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

Difference in rates per $100 of value

$-0.02/$100

Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-)

- 8.00%

Average appraised value

$280,532

$287,416

General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)

Average taxable value

$280,532

$287,416

Tax on average residence homestead

$701.33

$661.06

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-)

$-40.27

and percentage of increase (+/-)

-5.7419%

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Meadowcreek Utility District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. at the offices of Quail Valley Utility District, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City TX 77459. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

Merlin D Hansen, Harold Snyder, Billy J Moye Sr, Edward A Paxton, Daniel Wisneski None None None

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year

Written by Carolyn Bowden “Today I had a letter from Kilburn written from Hotel Irving in Greenwood and he did not give a return address. Will you be kind enough to let him know on his next trip to the plant that I received his letter of February 24th (it is now March 20th) and I am very grateful for same. One question I would like to know. Can a mechanical conveyor be attached to the washer to convey the bottles from the washer to the bottling machine? “We soon will have been away from each other a whole year. I am quite sure I will come home on rotation long before the war is over. The whole world seems bright this A.M. with a nice breakfast of orange juice, cereal, creamed boned chicken on toast and two cups of coﬀee. “Last evening I attended a stage show and when we came out a young blizzard was raging. First time it has snowed in town. The surrounding mountains have been covered most of the winter. I always plug in my heater on my way to supper and I will take a trip that I have never made before and the trip will be on oﬃcial business, but I wish you were my interpreter. I would so much like for you to be witnessing the things that I see every day. Of course, at night when the bombers come over I am always glad that you are home. “Hard to realize that I have had the pleasure and joy of living

finding such a wonderful mate to spend the rest of their life with. “I am still alive and managing to duck the bombs. This week I will buy my first tube of shaving cream since I came overseas. My dental cream will last another month and soap 3 more months and I have enough blades to last 5 years. When I receive one of your nice letters everything seems to be fairly well, but the minute several days elapse before I hear from you, then it begins to hurt. Yesterday Wadlington spent the P. M. with me riding around the City. His father is a Colonel on Gov. Bailey’s staff. Wadlington is assigned to Combat Engineers. (This means they build roads and bridges for the Army in the War Zone.) I consider myself very fortunate and trust that it will continue to last. “Last evening I spent a very quiet night at home in my easy chair by the fire reading a bunch of Jackson, Mississippi newspapers that a Sgt. from there gave to me. I saw lots of names that I knew. Surely wish my clothes would come from Ireland. They have been on the way for 3 months. I shall make an attempt to file a claim. “Last night I saw an officer from Bonham, Texas. He knew your people there. I also know a doctor who used to be Superintendent of the Bonham School. “Yesterday, I took the P.M. off and went to see a stage show with pretty girls, etc. Then window shopped, went to the R. C. Club and back by the Special Services and picked up an “Esquire”, “Life”, “Reader’s Digest” and a “Look”. As a result I had a nice time reading last night. “I went window shopping and saw that silk hose sell for $9.” (Memories of the day after they married) “As I remember on this day, at this time, we were having lunch at a roadside Inn near Atlanta after detouring by Romie’s (one of my Mother’s brothers in Gulfport,

sandwiches, chocolate candy and cokes. Guess I was too interested in you to notice what we had for lunch. Remember the nice breakfast in Birmingham, Alabama near the Bankhead. (A well known hotel.) I have been following the whole procedure ever since your last day to be Miss Kay Barber. “Yes, I am reliving our little trip and can recall lots of the little incidents, but not as many as you. It soon will be summer time and I should like for you to teach my little girl to swim and in that way our little boy will not be afraid of the water. May I caution you to teach them to always take the necessary precautions to protect their lives and in the meantime you will have to keep a weather eye on them. That and your prayers are the only reason that I am still living today. “I sent a pot plant to you through the PX to be delivered from the ﬂower shop in Jackson on this date. Kindly let me know if you received it.” (This was for their 8th wedding anniversary.) “Trust you enjoyed your second day in Chattanooga, even though you witnessed a sight that made your heart sink but later learned it was normal. Also was terribly frightened on Signal Mountain. “More reminiscing of travels after wedding: “On this date (8 years ago) we traveled from Greenville to Atlanta down a winding road and spent the night at the Ponce De Leon. I sent you a box of Whitman’s Samplers to be delivered for Easter. Last night I met a Lt. Col. Martin from Texas who used to be with the health Department there in the same capacity as Felix Underwood of our state. He is also a personal friend of Dr. H. C. Ricks. We ate supper together and fried a good many of you people back home. “Surely will be glad when the picture of my favorite “pin up” girl arrives. Regret to say that the Easter Rabbit did not bring the letters from my darling.” Next : WWII – April 1944

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The BLUE RIDGE WEST M.U.D. will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on September 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

Monica Rasmus,Terah Bias and Daryl Smith None None Llarance Turner and Perry Evans

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

This Year Last Year

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

$0.10/$100 Adopted

Difference in rates per $100 of value

$0.10/$100 Proposed

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

$.41600/$100 $.40500/$100 Adopted Proposed

$0 .0000 Difference in rates per $100 of value

Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-)

$ .01100/$100

0.00% Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-)

Average appraised residence homestead value General homestead exemptions available (excluding 65 years of age or older or disabled person’s exemptions) Average residence homestead taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year

$129,879

$8129,879 $129.88

- 2.64%

$140,801

$140,801 $140.80

$10.92 8.41%

Average appraised residence homestead value

$102,978

$113,389

General homestead exemptions available (excluding 65 years of age or older or disabled person’s exemptions)

$20,596

$22,678

Average residence homestead taxable value Tax on average residence homestead

$82,382 $342.70

$90,711 $367.37

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

$24.67 7.19%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code. The District anticipates future maintenance requirements that precipitate maintaining the total tax rate the same as previous years. Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216.

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code. Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011

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INSURANCE

Rooftop solar systems & home insurance

By BASIL HOUSEWRIGHT A recent local newspaper article detailed resurgence in the sales of homeowner small-scale solar panel systems in our area. We have even received calls from current home insurance clients questioning the impact of adding a rooftop solar system on their home insurance. We caution the homeowner about installing the rooftop systems as most all of our home insurance carriers will not write a new home insurance policy for a home which has a rooftop solar panel system installed. The reasoning is the solar system is permanently attached to the roof which depending on how it is attached may actually increase the potential of roof leaks. Not to mention the vulnerability of damage to the panels during the violent hail and wind storms we have. The solar system becomes a part of the home when installed therefore typically would be covered under a typical homeowners insurance policy unless excluded. A tree limb falling on a typical roof without a solar system installed may not receive any damage at all but a large limb falling on a rooftop solar system could cause thousands of dollars of damage. If you install a rooftop solar system and have a homeowners insurance policy in force then unless your particular carrier has an exclusion on the policy (which most typically do not) then it typically would be covered as the rest of your home for the perils your policy provides. A re-inspection before an

Housewright annual renewal by your insurance company which is becoming more frequent from many carriers may result in a non-renewal of your home insurance policy. Then shopping for a new, replacement policy may be diﬃcult as most home insurance carriers will not write a new home insurance policy for a home with a rooftop solar system. I am neither a supporter or non-supporter of solar energy. I just question the viability of a rooftop solar system which could render your home to become uninsurable or at least uninsurable by a broad form, competitively priced home insurance policy which would also cover the very expensive rooftop solar system. I would most deﬁntely recommend discussing the potential of adding a rooftop solar system to your home with your current home insurance carrier before you do. Basil Housewright is manager of Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc a local Independent Insurance Agency operating in Sugar Land since 1991. He can be reached at (281) 277-7800, Fax (281) 277-7801, E-Mail – basil@texansinsure. com. Visit www.texansinsure. com.

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation receives historic baseball jersey The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation recently received a donation by the Morales family, long-time residents of Sugar Land. The Morales family recently donated a historic baseball jersey owned by their father, George Morales, Sr., the longest tenured employee of the Imperial Sugar Company. After Morales, Sr. passed away the family found and donated two Imperials jerseys from the 1950s from their father’s home. The Imperials were a Hispanic Team Imperial Sugar sponsored for many years. George Morales, Sr. and his sons were players on the team. Recently, the family discovered a jersey from the Pirates, a team Imperial sponsored in the

STATE OF TEXAS

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 19, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2017, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 01, 2014 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 14-DCV-217993 in favor of the plaintiff- MISSION BEND NO.5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $2,575.87++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JULY 19TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of SEPTEMBER 05, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) FREDERICK VAN CLARKE had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT THIRTY-NINE (39),IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32) OF MISSION BEND SECTION EIGHT (8), AN ADDITION IN HARRIS AND FORT BEND COUNTIES, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 275,PAGE 110, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 13, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15627 CAMINO DEL SOL DRIVE, 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. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on June 7th, 2017 in cause numbered 16-DCV-232968 styled Sugar Grove Community Assoc. Inc. vs. Pedro Berrios & Zunnie Villegas, in which a judgment was rendered on November 6th, 2016 in favor of Sugar Grove Community Assoc. Inc. for the sum of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Forty Seven Cents ($4,852.47); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on July 27th, 2017 and will on September 5th, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Pedro Berrios & Zunnie Villegas to and in the following described Real Property. LOT Ninety Two (92), IN BLOCK one (1) SUGAR GROVE, SECTION 3 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED PLAT FILE NUMER 20040059, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Sugar Grove Community Assoc. Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: September 5, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

10-DCV180900 05/24/17

003900000032190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 MANDELL & WRIGHT PC FKA MANDELL & WRIGHT, JULY 18, 2017 ATTORNEY'S AT LAW, ET AL

1.7548 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, HENRY JONES SURV, ABST 39, CLERK'S FILE NO. 20025130703*

$56,580.00

$20,000.00

14-DCV217725 06/24/16

008511001320490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 3 ALONZO JOHNICAN, JR., ET AL JULY 18, 2017

UND 16.67% INT IN & TO 29.71 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SHELBY, FRAZIER & MCCORMICK LEAGUE, ABST 85, VOL 198, PG 622, & VOL 340, PG 214*

$34,870.00

$9,300.00

15-DCV228675 03/09/17

624501000004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RIO 1 VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. JULY 18, 2017

0.7424 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, RESERVE D, BLK 4, RIO VISTA, SEC 1, REC'D UNDER PLAT NO. 20060206 & CLERK'S FILE NO. 2014080812*

$253,910.00

$28,700.00

16-DCV229355 11/16/16

$223,590.00

$16,800.00

16-DCV230929 06/13/17

646012001008090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LOT 8, BLK 1, RIVERPARK, SEC 1 AGHAEGBUNA ODELUGO, AKA 12, REC'D IN SLIDE NO. 2208/A* AGHAEGBUNA CHIBUIKE JULY 18, 2017 ODELUGO, ET AL 032500016000790 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 10.153 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, 1 LOT 16, TURKEY CREEK SUB'D, HECTOR BORJA VOL 53, PG 233 & CLERK'S FILE JULY 18, 2017 NO. 2009005268, SAVE & EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING IN RIGHTOF WAY*

$84,090.00

$3,600.00

16-DCV232578 05/31/17

301002015007590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 ALFRED BRADLEY, ET AL JULY 18, 2017

LOT 7, BLK 15, DAVE FIELDS, 2ND ADDIN, VOL 234, PG 228 & VOL 478, PG 289*

$56,490.00

$21,000.00

16-DCV233291 05/23/17

085000043306090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 6 NELLIE RAY WILLIAMS JULY 18, 2017

BERNARD STERN S/D, ACRES 1.04, MORE OR LESS, PT 43, VOL 53, PG 235*

$57,630.00

$13,400.00

16-DCV237287 05/24/17

853101002003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 CANDICE NICOLE PALMER ISENHOWER, ET AL JULY 18, 2017

LOT 3, BLK 2,VISTAS OF GREATWOOD, REC'D IN SLIDE NO. 2437B*

$223,460.00

$10,900.00

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also identiﬁed the other young men in the baseball photo: Julian Astorga and Fred Mora standing with George Morales and Mike Mora kneeling. You never know what you will learn about Sugar Land history.

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

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FORT BEND COUNTY

FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor

Exhibition curators had no idea who these boys were since there was no annotation on the photo which was taken in the mid 1950’s. George said, “I heard there were pictures of me all over town, but I never saw it. I’m glad I ﬁnally did.” George

NOTICE OF SALE

FORT BEND

12551 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77478

1970s. The members of the Morales family donated the Jersey. “We are so grateful that a longtime Sugar Land family donated memorable artifacts for our collection. Sports will be a key element in our museum’s exhibits, particularly Sunday afternoon baseball at old West End Park, which was a key source of entertainment and recreation for many residents,” said Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Board Member Betty Anhaiser. There was a completely unexpected treat from the Morales visit. When we gathered in the front of the museum exhibit area, the family saw a baseball photo that appeared in the 2016 FotoFest Exhibit. George Morales, Jr. said, “That’s me!”

(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 19, 2017 Constable Mike Beard 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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Together We Stand for Willowridge and Marshall High School students and staﬀ

AUTOMOBILE: Hyundai Ioniq By BARBARA FULENWIDER Hyundai Motor America now has the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for sale here and is the first to offer three distinct electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated vehicle platform. The driving experience inside Ioniq is enhanced through state-of-the art connectivity features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless charging of smartphone. The 7-inch instrument cluster displays all key driver information. Safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and smart cruise control. As for looks, Ioniq models offer a sleek, aerodynamic style. Hyundai’s Ioniq lineup has a forward-looking appearance thanks to combining form and function that complement and distinguish the exterior design. The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid both feature a new 1.6 direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine that deliver an estimated 104 horsepower and estimated 109 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is combined with a sixspeed double-clutch transmission for more engaging driving. The Ioniq Hybrid’s electric motor produces an estimated 43 horsepower and estimated maximum torque of 125 lb.-ft. The electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery under the rear passenger seats. In combination with the 1.6-liter direct-injected engine, the hybrid’s output is estimated at 139 horsepower. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an estimated allelectric range of more than 25 miles. It is powered by an 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that makes an estimated 60 horsepower. The Plug-in motor is coupled with the 1.6 direct-injected Atkinson fourcylinder engine. The Ioniq Electric offers pure electric mobility with a lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles. The electric moPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 for Greens at Brentford Replat No. 1, Precinct 2. 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 Gerald Grissom with BGE, Inc. at GGrissom@bgeinc.com for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on NOVEMBER 3, 2017 in the County Court at Law 5 of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 14-CCV-053649 in favor of the plaintiff- QUAIL GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 4,027.91 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 11TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmopd, 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)- DOREEN P. LYNCH SCARLETT, ROBERTS. SCARLETT had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF QUAIL GLEN, SECTION ONE (1 ), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 16, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS; COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8603 QUAIL BURG LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

tor has an estimated maximum output of 120 horsepower and 215 lb.-ft. of torque through a single-speed reduction gear transmission. The Ioniq Hybrid and Plugin both feature a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The driver can select either SPORT or ECO modes. Charging the Ioniq Electric’s lithium-ion polymer battery up to 80 percent takes about 20 minutes using a SAE Combo Level 3 DC, 100 kW fastcharger. An integrated In-Cable Control Box also allows drivers to charge their Ioniq at a standard household electric socket. The Plug-in also integrates a charging portal into the left front fender for the lithium-ion polymer battery. Speciallydesigned 16-inch alloy wheels further diﬀerentiate the Plug-in Hybrid model. The Electric also features LED low-beam front headlamps and alloy wheels. A key characteristic of the Ioniq is using recycled or ecologically-sensitive materials. CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/ or Order of Sale issued on the 10 of March 2017 by the County Court at Law 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 15-CCV-055522 in favor of the plaintiff- QUAIL GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 3,617.66+-+++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JULY 11TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- ANGELA M. ELEMEUW A had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 2, BLOCK 5, OF QUIAL GLEN, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 8, MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; COMMONLY KNOWN AS 17331 EDGEHA VEN DR., MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy ConstableTREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on June 21, 2017 in cause numbered 13-DCV-207235 styled Oak Lake Court Homeowners Assoc. Inc. vs. Sergio Trejo and Yeni Salamanca, in which a judgment was rendered on April 10, 2017 in favor of Oak Lake Court Homeowners Assoc. Inc. for the sum of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Ninety One Dollars and Forty Cents ($10,391.40); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on July 28th, 2017 and will on September 5th, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Sergio Trejo and Yeni Salamanca to and in the following described Real Property. LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF OAK LAKE COURT, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040212 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Oak Lake Court Homeowners Assoc. Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: September 5, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

The interior door covers are made of plastic combined with powdered wood and volcanic stone yet appear to be typical plastic based. Raw materials extracted from sugar cane are partly applied on the headliner and carpet. Paint with renewable ingredients extracted from soybean oil is used to achieve lustrous metallic colors on key components. Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in have a multi-link rear suspension system with dual lower control arms, a cargo area of 122 cubic feet, and regenerative braking. All Ioniqs ride on Michelin low-rolling resistance tires on 15-, 16- and 17-inch wheels. The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited was the test vehicle and was a pleasure to drive. It has a comfortable interior, eye catching exterior and typical hybrid characteristics. It is estimated to get 55 miles to the gallon in city traﬃc and 54 on the highway and retails for $27,500. Added optional features added $3,000.

As Fort Bend ISD prepared to welcome approximately 75,000 students back to school this week, a group of District and local faith-based leaders joined together to show support for Willowridge High School and Marshall High School students and staff. Due to a mold remediation effort currently underway at Willowridge High School, approximately 1,460 Willowridge students and staff members began the school year at Marshall High School. On August 18, a number of local faith-based leaders and elected officials joined FBISD Board members and staff to demonstrate their support of the combined campus, and their willingness to partner in student success. In the days following the discovery of extensive mold growth at Willowridge High School and the loss of staff materials and supplies, Fort Bend ISD and Willowridge High School saw an outpouring of concern and support from local faith-based leaders. “Fort Bend ISD is blessed to have the support of a strong, positive collaborative community who are willing to step up and truly partner with us to help our students succeed,” said Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre. “We see this kind of support throughout the year – but even more so when we experience challenges such as this one. They have organized supply drives, offered donations, and shared the

most precious resource – their time.” As the year begins, a number of local pastors have signed up to volunteer as lunch monitors. Additionally, this past Sunday, some spoke to their church communities about the importance of supporting their students in this time of transition. “We have watched cities and states come together in unity to work through hurricanes and catastrophes, and this is a great time to show the world how we are a community,” said Pastor Rudolph White, Jr., President of the Fort Bend Pastor’s Association and pastor of the Christian Bible Church. “There is rivalry on the football field, and that’s expected, but this is different. There’s no competition here, but a sense of unity and love.” Faith-based representatives who confirmed attendance, or expressed support prior to the event include: •Pastor Rudolph White, Jr., Christian Bible Church and President of the Fort Bend Pastors Association; •Donald Burgs, Jr., Alief and Tabernacle Baptist Churches, Fort Bend Pastors Association Board Member •Pastors Michelle Hall, Andrew Hook, DeAndre Johnson and Renee Teal, Christ Church Sugar Land; •Pastor Paul Strong, Calvary Church; •Amina Ishaq and Imam Tauqer Shah, Maryam Islamic Center; •Father Oscar Castro, St. Mark

the Evangelist Catholic Church; •Pastor John Johnson, The Link Church; •Pastor Ronald Phillips, New Beginnings Church; •Pastor Will P. Fortune, Rock of Salvation Church; •Afshi Charania Merchant and Sima Ajani Jamal, Aga Khan Council for the Southwestern United States; • Vickie Coates, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc.; •Pastor Hughes Jenkins, New Abundant Life Church; •Pastor Willie R. Davis, MacGregor Palm CBC; •Pastor Maceo Smedley, The Promise Church; •Pastor David Sincere, Jr., Sienna Ranch Baptist Church; •Pastor Larry Grant, Briarchase Baptist Church; •Pastor Douglas Wray, Impact Church Houston; •Pastor Bobby Morgan, Abiding Faith Baptist Church; •Pastor Carlos Jones II, Inspiration Church; •Pastor Marc H. Oats, Together We Stand Christian Church; •Reverend Morris V. Gurnell Jr. and Minister Clarence Wood, The Fort Bend Church. Elected oﬃcials who conﬁrmed attendance, or expressed support prior to the event include: •U.S. Rep. Al Green, • State Rep. Ron Reynolds, • State Senator Borris Miles, •Houston City Council Member Larry Green, •Missouri City Council Member Anthony Maroulis.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on August 1, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in September, 2017, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

16-DCV231031 04/26/17

740000000330091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALVIS LOT 33, STA-MO ANNEX NO.1 0 SUB'D, VOL 364, PG 109* HARRISON, ET AL JULY 19, 2017

$46,910.00

$14,200.00

16-DCV233378 05/24/17

625003001220090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 RODOLFO RUIZ, ET AL JULY 19, 2017

LOT 22, BLK 1, RIDGEMONT SUB'D, SEC 3, VOL 20, PG 2*

$98,390.00

$11,600.00

16-DCV233406 05/24/17

625402002220090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. NGO 7 TUNG QUOC, AKA PHILLIP TUNG QUOC NGO, ET AL JULY 19, 2017

TRACT 22, BLK 2, UNREC'D RESUBD, RESERVE A, RIDGEMONT SEC 2, VOL 10, PG 11 & VOL 833, PG 174*

$91,030.00

$18,900.00

Dated at Richmond, Texas, August 1, 2017 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Fort Bend County Fair: Chase for the crown

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Left to right seated: Samantha Mae, a Senior at Lamar Consolidated High School, Bethany Garcia, a Senior at Clements High School, Fort Bend County Fair Queen, Katie Koerth, Shauna Pack, a Junior at George Ranch High School, and Jenna Marler, a Senior at Tompkins High School; Back row standing: Marissa Charcas, a Senior at Lamar Consolidated High School, Krystal Negrete, a Senior at Needville High School, Kennedy Johnson, a Senior at Ridgepoint High School, Skylar Higginbotham, a Freshman at George Ranch High School, Kelsey Lattin, a Junior at Hightower High School, Tori Reeh, a Senior at Needville High School, and Marissa Salazar, a Senior at Austin High School Stylish hats, heels, and high fashion were part of the chase for the crown for the Fort Bend County Fair’s Queen competition. Candidates participated in an afternoon of getting to know each while dining at a Kentucky Derby themed dinner held at the Ol’ Railroad Café on Sunday. Fort Bend County Fair Queen Committee members, regining Fair Queen Katie Koerth, Fair Manager, Cindy Schmidt, and Fair Board Members Vickie Todd Autrey and Marjie Pollard all shared the social event with the candidates. The 11 young ladies vying to be Fair Queen represent high schools from all of Fort Bend County. This year’s contest has been reformatted to include each candidate volunteering with several diﬀerent charities, public appearances, and interviews. The competition has revived some of the traditions that past Queen candidates participated in; including a networking event with

the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce. The candidates also participated in a personal development workshop that included public speaking, poise, and etiquette at Be Unique located on FM 359. The girls public speaking skills were immediately tested with each candidate having to introduce a fellow candidate. The entire experience was well-received by the candidates with each of the girls commenting on how they enjoyed the workshop. The new pre-determined scoring format includes the candidates’ participation and an essay on “What My Fair Means to My Community” to be submitted. The long-standing, ticket sales requisite is no longer part of the contest leading the journey to the crown on a new path. The girls will be working, decorating, and riding together on a ﬂoat for this year’s parade. The Queen contestants receive

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scholarships and prizes as part of the competition. The 2017 Fort Bend County Fair Queen will be crowned on September 29, 2017. For more information visit fortbendcountyfair.com or call the Fair Oﬃce at 281-342-6171.

Fort Bend County Fair Junior Royalty Pageant Registration

2016 Jr Fair Royalty Court Left to right: Duke Connor Sowa, Duchess Marlee Mills, Princess Madeline Bittner, Jr. Fair Queen Rossi Uresti,jr and Prince Zion Schnacky Tiaras and Texas size smiles will be found at the Fort Bend County Fair’s Jr Royalty Pageant on September 23, 2017. Royalty and western fashions will grace the stage as boys and girls of all ages compete for 2017 Fair Prince & Princess, Fair Duke & Duchess, and Jr. Fair Queen. The contes-

tants will be competing for titles, trophies, and their reign as an ambassador during the 2017 Fair. The deadline to register for the pageant is at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017. All Jr Royalty Pageant contenders must be residents of Fort Bend County. The contestants

are judged on personality, poise, beauty, and western attire. The winners participate in the Fair’s parade, grand entry, and several scheduled events throughout the year. For rules, and entry forms visit fortbendcountyfair.com or call 281-342-6171.

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From Page 1 service levels so reductions would have to be made in order to balance the budget. The tax rate option of $0.33233 would bring in revenues that would cover the proposed 2018 budget, is consistent with the city’s financial management policy and generates revenues. The third option of $0.33007, the effective tax rate plus three percent plus sales tax recovery enhances funding for rehabilitation and replaces sales tax decrease. If the tax rate voted on after the proposed 2018 budget at council’s Sept. 19 council meeting isn’t enough to support the city’s budget there will be consequences. City Manager Allen Bogard said it would reduce staff, eliminate merit increases, delay compensation plan adjustments, eliminate or reduce general fund services, cut $3.5 million in general capital improvement plan out of $8 million in the general fund and impact the debt service fund. At Large No. 1 Councilman Himesh Gandhi asked if the proposed rates complied with Sugar Land’s financial management policy and Bogard said it does. He said the policy provides for an effective tax rate plus 3 percent unless there is a bond election that provides for the tax rate to be raised more than that. “Any tax rate scenario up to the maximum amount voters authorize would be in compliance (with the policy) because that’s what voters authorized. “If voters wanted to fund (certain) projects we told them we would not be able to move forward without a tax increase. We’re trying to keep the tax rate less than what we had told voters we’re going to need. Now the resources are not there to absorb

those costs, which we now own. What we need to do is pay for them. If the revenue isn’t there to pay for them, we want to avoid the city being pushed into austerity moves because we wanted to build some parks and don’t want to pay for them,” Bogard said. District 1 Councilman Steve Porter since property tax does not cover expenses we have to accept lower services or raise our tax rate. “I think it’s nice to be able to pay for some of these park bonds but it’s (the money) not there any more. We’re going to look at every line item in every department until we decide what to do. I don’t want to constrain our ability to decide that later,” Porter said. At-Large Position 2 Council Member Mary Joyce reminded the public that council still has three more budget sessions and a vote that night on the agenda item discussed was “just making sure we have the tax rate on the agenda. Decisions (on the rate) have not been made yet. There’s more work that has to be done.” District 3 Council Member Amy Mitchell said the budget as presented meant a high tax rate is needed. “If we need to do a flat tax rate then we need to look at the budget. We can reduce spending and that would result in a flat tax rate. In the past, instead of giving raises to employees we gave a one-time bonus. “I’m trying to wrap my head around what other options we have. If we want a flat tax rate then we need to look at the budget and see what we have,” Mitchell said. District 4 Council Member Carol McCutcheon said she is still taking in information and receiving calls from constituents. “The feedback I’ve gotten is ‘tighten our belt and keep the tax rate flat.’” Mayor Jim Zimmerman wrapped up the problems and

possibilities. He had gone to Austin to visit with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and achieved nothing. He said the state legislature is “not providing tax relief” and what they were proposing “was not good for our citizens. It did not provide tax relief. The only way to provide meaningful tax reform is to deal with the school funding issue,” and they have not. He said FBISD charges $1.34 cents per $100 valuation, the city’s is 32 cents and county taxes are 46 cents. The only way to cut taxes is to deal with school funding. That’s where our tax relief is going to come from. We’re all for property tax relief but the real issue is the state’s inability to accept the responsibility for funding public schools.” He went on to state that the city’s ﬁnancial management policy is followed by council and build all budgets from the ground up. “We start with every department to see what it will take to fund the services the city will provide.” After the budget has been presented to council “we get to scrub it. We look at every line item in the budget.” Then Zimmerman went on to talk about the city’s park bond costs. The tax raise was about a penny for every $10 million in debt. People only authorized two items for about $31 million, a 3.1 center tax increase. “Given the growth of sales and the use tax we thought we could cover in the short term,” Zimmerman said. “We made a promise to the people that we would not increase their taxes until we have to. At the end of the day across those three years, we took a nominal 7/10s increase in the tax rate.” “What we’re facing is declining sales and use tax. We don’t know if it’s an anomaly or will continue over time. The sales use tax hasn’t increased over the past couple of years. In 2012 the

residential increase was 2 to 4 percent in assessed values and the commercial values were 6 to 8 percent. “Last year homes went from 6 to 8 percent and businesses were 2 to 4 increase so we increased the homestead exemption. That’s a decrease of about 3.2 cents so we have provided tax relief and shifted the burden over to business,” Zimmerman said residential rates increased across the board by 1.5 percent and commercial less than 4 percent. “The ad valorem tax revenue has declined and we are no longer a high growth city.” The third item in the city’s bucket of revenues, the mayor said, are declining permits and fees so what we have is the perfect storm. If we leave the tax rate for the budget at $0.32595, where it is now, that gives you a gap of $803,000, which is a lot of money. It is a bad policy to try to balance your budget long term by cutting expenses. “This is a very lean budget and over the next three workshops and maybe a fourth we are going to go through and diligently look in evert nook and cranny to see if we can leave the tax rate where it is. What we’ve said is $0.32233. That’s what we follow.” He concluded by reminding citizens that everyone on council pays the same taxes as citizens do so no one wants them raised but concluded by saying, “We don’t want to make a shortterm decision that has long term consequences.” During the public hearing on the proposed budget, a resident asked the city not to provide merit pay raises for city staﬀ if there is no money as any business would do. Also, the speaker took exception to the mayor going to Austin to lobby the governor to increase the tax rate. Zimmerman said it was not to lobby for tax increase, but to lobby for “local control.”

District A in Missouri City poised for a contested race By BARBARA FULENWIDER By 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, five candidates seeking election to the four Missouri City district seats had filed. The only contested seat is District A .Two filed for the District A position. Elections will be held on November 7. The two candidates who have filed to run for the District A seat are incumbent Yolanda Ford and hopeful Sonja Giddings. Giddings, 57, is a speech language pathologist. She has lived in Texas and Missouri City’s District A for nine years. She is taking on Ford, who has served District A citizens for two terms. Ford, 43, is an urban planner who was also a previous Missouri City employee. She has lived in Texas for 39 years and in Missouri City’s District A for 10 years. The District B race has a newcomer running. He is Jeffrey Lamont Boney, 43, a Texas resident for 43 years and Missouri City resident for 16 years. Boney lists his professions as entrepreneur and media journalist. He will replace Don Smith, who served District B for six and a half terms and did not file for re-election. The sole District C candidate is the incumbent, Anthony Maroulis, who has served the constituents of that district for two two-year terms. City Council’s District D candidate is the incumbent Floyd Emery. He has served on Missouri City Council for three terms and has lived in Texas for 40 years and in Missouri City’s District D for 36 years.

Download the free FBInd App from the Apple Store or Google Playstore for a pleasant reading of Fort Bend Independent on your mobile phone. Cause No. 17-CPR-030523 Notice of Appointment of Mymar G. Farinas Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August, 2017, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Luis Felix S. Farinas, Deceased, were issued to Mymar G. Farinas, Independent Executor of the Estate of Luis Felix S. Farinas, Deceased, by the County Court at Law Number Five (5) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause No. 17-CPR030523, pending upon the Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time prescribed by law at the address of the said Mymar G. Farinas, Independent Executor, as shown below: Mymar G. Farinas 5922 Preserve Lane Missouri City, Texas 77459 Dated this 21st day of August, 2017. Dermot Rigg, P.C. 2245 Texas Drive, Suite 300 Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-242-7447 (phone)) 281-566-2505 (fax) Email: drigg15@windstream.net Attorney for Mymar G. Farinas Independent Executor of the Estate of Luis Felix S. Farinas

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