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Fort Bend County Fair’s Junior Fair Royalty Registration Rodeo royalty will be named at the Fort Bend County Fair’s Jr Royalty Pageant on September 17, 2016. Nobility will be given to boys and girls of all ages. The Fort Bend County Fair will crown the 2016 Fair Prince & Princess, Fair Duke & Duchess, and Jr. Fair Queen. The Fair Royals will be competing for titles, trophies, and their reign as ambassador during the 2016 Fair. The deadline to enter the incredibly cute pageant is at 5 p.m on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

From toddlers to teens, the contestants are judged on personality, poise, beauty, and western attire. Boots, bling and big smiles keep the judges entertained. The committee does an outstanding job with the all the aspiring royals and their interviews. The winners participate in the Fair’s parade, grand entry and several scheduled events throughout the year. For rules, regulations, and entry forms, visit FortBendCountyFair.com or call the Fair office 281-342-6171.

Public hearing sought on election rule changes The Elections Division of the Texas Secretary of State’s office has submitted last minute election administrative rule changes that eliminate critical paper backup election records for electronic voting. These From Left to right: Fort Bend County Fair’s 2015 Fair Duke Colton Ashley, 2015 Fair Princess changes could go into effect as Annabelle Bryant and 2015 Fair Prince Connor Sowa at Last year’s opening day Queen’s Coronation. early as September 2016 and impact our November elections.

See the article by Laura Pressley for details on Page 3.

Texas Statutes (Government Code 2001.029) provide a pub-

lic hearing process for public comment when state agencies propose rule changes: “...(b) A state agency shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a substantive rule if a public hearing is requested by: (1) at least 25 persons...”

According to the Secretary of State’s office a public hearing may be formally requested over email.

Those interested in a public

hearing may send request for a hearing over Email.Send to Elections@SoS.Texas.Gov. Suggested language is as follows: “To the Texas Secretary of State’s Election’s Division: Pursuant to the Texas Government Code 2001.029, I am formally requesting a public hearing on the recently proposed election rule changes for electronic voting systems in Texas. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

By BARBARA FULENWIDER In the spring of this year a six-page survey was mailed randomly to households in Missouri City in an effort to find out how citizens feel about their town’s services.

The survey by ETC Institute, a market research firm in Kansas, was completed by 556 residents and the results were presented to Missouri City Council at their Aug. 15 special meeting.

When all the information was tallied, a high of 90 percent of those who returned the survey said Missouri City was either an “excellent” or “good” place to live. What makes that result so welcome is it is far higher than the national average of 74 percent, which is the result of similar questionnaires answered in numerous other U.S. cities.

Missouri City rated 12 percent above the regional average and 14 percent above the U.S. average in the overall qual-

ity of services provided by the city. The city rated at or above the regional average in 36 of 59 areas, and at or above the U.S. average in 33 of 59 areas.

ETC Institute has conducted surveys in more than 100 cities in 46 states over the past 20.

Their surveys allow for cities, such as Missouri City, to benchmark against other cities citizen satisfaction with services and programs.

The major categories of city services that had the highest levels of satisfaction, based on the combined percentages of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses, are the most necessary and cost the most. Eightyeight percent of respondents gave high marks to the overall quality of the city’s police, fire and ambulance services.

Seventy percent of respondents said the city is prepared for emergencies, 74 percent said the overall quality of trash

and yard waste services was good and 73 percent approved of the city’s quality of parks and recreation programs and facilities.

For all 10 major categories of city services rated, nearly 60 percent of residents said they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” and less than 22 percent were “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied.”

The highest level of satisfaction regarding specific city services came in at 87 percent for the quality of fire services when grouped with police, fire and EMS. Respondents who checked “very satisfied” and “satisfied” gave the city’s fire department the highest marks.

As for how quickly fire services personnel responded, 86 percent had high opinions, overall police protection got an 84 percent favorable rating and how quickly police responded See SURVEY, Page 5

Austin High School welcomes “Bulldog” Olympian Simone Manuel

Manuel received a “Bulldog” welcome from Austin High School Angels Dance Team and Drumline U.S. Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel received a spirited “Bulldog” welcome from her Austin High School family as she returned home from Rio. The 2014 AHS graduate was surprised to see members of the AHS “Bulldog” Drumline and Angels Dance Team join her family, city officials and community members in greeting her as she arrived at the Bush Intercontinental Airport.

“We were honored to be there to support Simone,” said Mary Ellen Eidson, principal at Austin High School. “Once a ‘Bulldog’ always a ‘Bulldog’ and this was one moment that we all wanted to experience with her.”

Prior to her return home, Fort Bend ISD’s Communications team had an opportunity to speak with Sharron Manuel about her daughter’s journey to the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. Mrs. Manuel began with a brief explanation of what helped form her daughter’s competitive spirit.

At age nine, Manuel had an opportunity to meet 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist Erik Vendt during a swim clinic. While she was eager to receive Vendt’s expert advice on various swim techniques and stroke mechanics, she was also impressed with the silver medal he had won. At one point during the swim clinic, Manuel actually tried the medal on for size. Little did she know, that very moment was a preview of things to come.

After competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Manuel earned four Olympic medals of her very own. The 20-year-old swimmer received two gold medals (in the 100-meter freestyle and the 400-meter

has continued to support Manuel, as evidenced by their recent homecoming surprise for the Olympic gold medalist. “This experience will, by far, be one of the greatest memories for our family,” said Sharron Manuel. “Nothing has ever come close to what we’re feeling right now.”

Survey: Missouri City ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ place to live

8th Annual Helen Cordes Award Dinner announced

Living a dream – Simone at age 20 is wearing her own four Olympic medals. medley relays) and two silver medals (in the 50-meter freestyle and the 400-meter freestyle relays). She also made history as the first African-American female swimmer to ever win an Olympic gold in an individual event.

“We are so excited for Simone,” said her mother. “This is something that she has worked hard to achieve for such a long time. It’s really awesome to see that she’s lived out her dream.”

Manuel’s family noticed early on that she had a natural feel for the water. “My husband, Marc, and I made sure that all three of our kids were good swimmers.

Simone stood out and was more competitive than most children,” her mother added.

During her youth, Manuel swam for the First Colony Swim Team and competed on a national level. “Simone started to compete on a national level in high school,” said her mother. “Fort Bend ISD was very supportive of her, especially the administration at Austin High School. They understood what Simone needed to do in order to stay connected at school as well as compete for Team USA.” The Austin High School family

Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse will hold the “Changing Lives and Giving Hope” Helen Cordes Award Dinner to be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Sugar Creek Country Club.

The Cordes Award Dinner is held in honor of individuals who have given time, experience and expertise to Fort Bend Regional Council (FBRC).

The 2017 Honorees will be community advocates Ann and Jeff Council. Ann was one of the organization’s original Board members, and the Councils have long been supporters of FBRC. Vincent and Regina Morales are serving as Honorary Chairs.

For years, the Morales family has personally volunteered with FBRC’s Summer Leadership Camps for Lamar Consolidated high school students. Co-Chairing the Dinner are avid community supporters, Jonee Barnett and Lisa Regan.

The Cordes Award Dinner honors Helen Cordes for her generous community spirit and many community achievements.

Helen served on the Fort Bend Regional Council’s Board of Directors from 1991-1997 and was President from 1992-1995.

During that time and long afterward, she served FBRC with

From left to right, front row: Kevin Barker; 2017 Honorees Jeff and Ann Council; FBRC Development Director Debbie Ortiz; Honorary Chair Vincent Morales. Back row: Dr. Joan Maresh, FBISD; Roberta Terrell; Event Co-chairs Lisa Regan and Jonee Barnett; Dr. Betty Baitland; Kathy Robson; Christy Willman; and Zena Kassam. such a sincere passion for the mission that she has inspired all who have shared the privilege of working with her.

Proceeds from this fundraising event are used to develop self-esteem and decision-making skills in Fort Bend students so they can establish healthy

habits and break the cycle of addiction in families.

Sponsorships are available from $1,500 to $10,000. To sponsor the event, contact Debbie Ortiz at 281-207-2406 or dortiz@fortbendcouncil.org.

Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. has

been changing lives and giving hope since 1978. In addition to outpatient substance abuse treatment, FBRC reaches 15,000 students in 40 elementary, middle and high schools in Fort Bend, Lamar Consolidated and Stafford School Districts.

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NEWS Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital offers free flu shots to benefit Santa’s Exchange

The ladies of Sugar Creek Country Club Women’s Association will kick off their first fall event Sept. 1 with a program presented by Talbots – using their own personal style, they will highlight how to transition a summer wardrobe into fall. Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn will follow on Oct. 6 with a presentation on the trends in home style and tablescapes. As a yearly tradition, they welcome the community to their annual Holiday Treasures Market, so mark your calendar for Nov. 3 and pick up some great stylish items in preparation of the Holidays. For more information on the Holiday Treasures Market, contact Shirley Gordon at sggordon@msn.com. The year will conclude with a Christmas concert and luncheon on Dec. 8. Music will be presented by pianist Beth McConnell and Violinist Aija Izaks. Membership is open to all ladies of the Sugar Creek Country Club. Contact the club at 281-494-9131 and ask to leave a message for the Women’s Association. The new 2016-2017 officers are pictured left to right.

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With fall around the corner and the holiday season not far behind, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is once again offering Fort Bend residents the opportunity to “give a gift and beat the flu.”

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, in collaboration with the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Fort Bend Exchange Club, Rotary Club of Sugar Land, Rotary Club of Fort Bend and Toys for Tots Fort Bend, is offering free flu shots on Saturday, October 22 to community members who participate in Santa’s Gift Exchange.

Fort Bend and surrounding area residents can bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital from 8 a.m. to noon in exchange for a free flu shot. The toys and clothing will benefit local children in the Fort Bend area.

“We are proud to partner again with the local exchange and rotary clubs and Toys for Tots to provide this community offering,” said Chris Siebe-

naler, CEO of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

“This is a great way for the community to stay healthy while also putting smiles on children’s faces during the holiday season.”

In 2015, Santa’s Gift Exchange provided toys and clothing to more than 5,000 economically disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County.

“Everyone’s assistance is needed to meet the challenge of providing toys for children who will not have toys this year without our help,” said Jenn Cole, co-chairman of Santa’s Exchange 2016.

“We are looking forward to partnering with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for a seventh year. This is a great collaboration; get a flu shot and in return you are able to give back to the children in your community,” said Cole, a 14 year member of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land.

“Our community is well known for its philanthropic values, so we encourage you to participate by dropping off

toys or clothing even if you have already had your flu shot,” Siebenaler said.

If you would like to participate in this community event, please bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item to the Main Pavilion lobby of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital between 8:00 a.m. and noon on Saturday, October 22. For more information, please call 281.274.7910.

The flu vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. Vaccination with the flu vaccine may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and over with no history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or rubber latex allergy.

If you are pregnant, please visit your obstetrician-gynecologist or primary care physician to have your vaccine administered.

FBISD temporarily halts construction of elementary school no. 49 Fort Bend ISD has temporarily suspended construction of Elementary School 49 due to a recently discovered procurement error.

During the August 15 Regular Board Meeting, FBISD’s Executive Director of Design and Construction briefed members of the Board of Trustees about the error detected late last week, resulting in the District suspending the project so that proper procurement could take place.

The elementary school in the Harvest Green community is funded through the 2014 Bond Program, and is planned to open in August 2017.

Construction of the project began in the summer of 2016, after Drymalla Construction Company, LLC was awarded the $27 million construction project.

The construction company was one of two construction firms to submit a sealed proposal on the project, and came in as the top-ranked proposal.

Although 486 vendors downloaded solicitation documents in March of 2016, it appears that the notice of the Competitive Sealed Proposal, or bid package, was not properly advertised in a newspaper as required by law.

The error was first detected two weeks ago, during an internal check on the procurement process. On Friday, August 12, FBISD notified Drymalla to suspend work after the District could not verify that newspaper advertising took place.

“We are disappointed that such a mistake was made, and we are thoroughly investigating this matter to identify how and why the bid package was

not advertised,” said FBISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre.

“We remain committed to delivering all bond projects as promised to our taxpayers and procuring these projects in accordance with all applicable laws.”

During Monday’s meeting, FBISD Executive Director of Design and Construction Oscar Perez outlined an expedited procurement process that the District will undertake immediately so that work can resume.

“We remain hopeful that a construction company can be procured in September 2016, allowing for work to resume on this project. This suspension is in no way reflective of Drymalla’s work, and we will recommend that they be paid for all work to date,” said Perez.

Moving forward, the District will conduct an internal review of all procurement practices and procedures.

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News Saving Election Integrity in Texas – November 2016 Elections Are at Risk

By LAURA PRESSLEY Election Integrity is the most incredibly powerful issue because it brings together people from all walks of life that would normally never agree, let alone even consider eating lunch together. Texas is a bastion for the rule of law and a strong-hold for legal accountability. Texas Constitution Article 6, Section 4: “In all elections by the people, the vote shall be by ballot, and the Legislature shall provide for the numbering of tickets and make such other regulations as may be necessary to detect and punish fraud and preserve the purity of the ballot box…”

Mr. Keith Ingram, the Elections Director in the Texas Secretary of State’s office has put forth last minute election administrative rule changes, that eliminate critical paper backup election records at the cost of honest, verifiable and true elections in Texas. These changes could go into effect as early as September 2016.

To those that demand unyielding transparency in elections, these attempts seem absolutely unreal. What comes to mind is the famous final scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark, where the powerful Ark of the Covenant is crated and wheeled away into oblivion never to be seen again by those that love it most.

With these proposed changes, paper backup records for Texas elections will suffer a similar fate--the removal of publicly viewable paper backup records to verify electronic election results in Texas. This is the time we urgently need the assistance of Texas Governor Abbott, House Speaker Straus and Lt. Governor Patrick to step in and neutralize these efforts and ensure honest and fair elections happen in Texas.

Below are the three paper records that are at risk.

1. Retain Ballot Image System Requirements for Storage and Printing Per Texas Election Code statutes, ballot images are to be stored and printed for recounts to verify electronic voting results.

Currently, The Texas Administrative Code, for the Texas Secretary of State’s office, details the important certification requirements for electronic voting systems and includes Graphic Figure 3, Form 101, which requires detailed documentation from vendors on adherence to ballot images: “16. (Electronic Ballot Image Systems (EX: DRE) only) List procedure for a recount (printing of electronic ballot images and audit logs)...”

The administrative rule change proposal, under the section, §81.60.Voting System Certification Procedures, strikes out and deletes Figure 3, Form 101 for ballot image storage and printing. The office seems to not properly notice or describe why the ballot image storage and ballot image printing requirements for recounts are deleted. These are clearly required by Texas statutes.

2. Continue to Print RealTime Paper Audit Logs The real-time audit log printout, which documents significant election events at the Central Counting tabulator computer as it compiles all the vote results on election night, is another important paper election record.

The printing of this real-time audit log is an election activity that poll watchers are entitled to monitor and was implemented in 1999: “(a)… the central accumulator shall include a continuous feed printer dedicated to a realtime audit log. All significant election events and their date and time stamps shall be printed to the audit log…[such as]… error and/or warning messages and operator response to those messages…”

Listed in the Voting System Certification section, Mr. Ingram proposes the following changes: “…eliminate the requirement for a continuous feed printer dedicated to a real-time audit log to be included with a central accumulator...[because] Federal voting system guidelines have been revised...”

In contrast to the claim above, the most recent federal guidelines, the United States Election Assistance Commission’s 2005 Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (Section 2.1.5.1 Operational Requirement), clearly states that real-time audit logs that are visible to computer operators are important: “…systems shall provide the capability to create and maintain a real-time audit record…This information allows effective operator identification of an error condition requiring intervention, and contributes to the reconstruction of electionrelated events necessary for recounts or litigation.”

The flawed claim from the Director is that real-time paper audit logs are outdated and electronic audit logs are sufficient.

Actually, electronic files can be easily hacked and manipulated.

Real-time paper records are more secure, are viewable by poll watchers and are more easily audited.

3. Continue to Print Paper

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND To CAMILLIO PROPERTIES NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being October 03, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16DCV- 233863 and is styled: Christina Rodriguez Plaintiff, v. Camillo Properties Defendant The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CHRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ 2514 COSTA VERDE WAY RICHMOND TX 77406 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND INJURED BY THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT BY THE LOSS OF WAGES AND THE ADDITION OF UNNECESSARY EXPENSES If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of August, 2016.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND To Ashley William Kaess NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being October 03, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16DCV- 233863 and is styled: Christina Rodriguez Plaintiff, v. Camillo Properties Defendant The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CHRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ 2514 COSTA VERDE WAY RICHMOND TX 77406 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND INJURED BY THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT BY THE LOSS OF WAGES AND THE ADDITION OF UNNECESSARY EXPENSES If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of August, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Erica Rodriguez 281-633-7612

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Erica Rodriguez 281-633-7612

Results Tapes at the Polling Location when Polls Close for Early Voting Results Tapes are paper election records that document the number of votes each candidate and/or proposition received at that polling location. Many counties in Texas print Results Tapes at the polling location after the polls close for Early Voting.

Texas Election Code statutes (66.023) support the printing of Early Voting tapes that report the precinct returns for that location: “Sec. 66.023. CONTENTS OF ENVELOPE NO. 2. Envelope no. 2 must contain: (1) a copy of the precinct returns…and (5) the precinct early voting list…”

The proposal by Mr. Ingram, outlined under the section of §81.52.Precinct Ballot Counters, attempts to eliminate the printing of Results tapes, “…(9) At no time should the early voting clerk or deputy early voting clerk print a results tape.

A results tape or results report will be printed by the presiding judge of the early voting ballot board or the presiding judge of the central counting station, as applicable...”

This proposal appears to be in direct contradiction to Texas statutes and the directives of Republican delegates outlined in the 2016 Texas GOP Platform, the election integrity plank #59 which was approved by over 7600 delegates (90%). It clearly states: “…We support the Secretary of State strictly enforcing printing of Results Tapes for electronic voting for early voting and Election Day at polling locations after the polls close for all counties…”

Paper Results tapes provide a backup record of the voting results in case the electronic equipment becomes corrupted,

or hacked, en route to the main county office. In actuality, corrupted voting equipment has been recently reported in Texas such as Llano, Travis and Harris counties. Therefore, a paper backup record is crucial for election integrity.

The commonalities of the three proposals to eliminate paper backup records for Texas elections are obvious—records, that would be used in a recount or legal action, are being systematically eliminated from the official election record in Texas.

Our Texas leadership, Governor Abbott, Speaker of the House Straus, and Lt. Gov. Patrick can step in and set the expectations that paper election backup records will be guaranteed so that honest and fair Texas elections happen in 2016.

Please contact Secretary of State’s Office, Carlos Cascos — Secretary@sos.texas.gov (512) 463-5770 to request a public hearing and ensure these paper election records are retained: a) Legal ballot images for recounts ; b) Real-time audit logs, and c) Results tapes for Early Voting printed when polls close at the polling location.

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Iraq veteran kicks-off Houston Metro Toll Program

Christopher Meyer, a disabled Iraq War Veteran and Veteran Advocate, recently spoke at a press conference to kick-off Houston Metro’s Qualified Veteran HOT Lanes program. Meyer spoke along with other dignitaries including Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and Metro CEO Tom Lambert at the press conference held at U.S. Vets, a veteran homeless shelter.

The Metro Qualified Disabled Veteran Discount HOT lane program is the second part of a two-phase Qualified Veteran Discount Program.

The first phase, the Qualified Metro Veterans Pass, launched in April 2015 and offered Qualified Veterans to apply for a lifetime pass to ride Houston Metro’s Busses, Rails and Park-and-Ride Busses for free. The second phase launched on August 9, allows for Disabled Veterans with qualifying license plates to drive on Houston Metro managed HOT lanes during non-peak hours for free.

Meyer was given the honor of kicking off the program because in 2012 he started sending letters and making calls to Houston Metro Board Members and Lawmakers to advocate on behalf of Disabled Veterans to encourage Houston Metro to change their policy of charging tolls to Disabled Veterans.

Meyer started his advocacy campaign after seeing that Houston Metro charged Disabled Veterans tolls to use the HOT lanes while other toll road agencies in the Greater Houston area, including the Harris County Toll Road Authority and Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority, waived fees for Disabled Veterans and other Veterans with qualifying license plates.

“This story is proof that things can get done if people are willing to work together and set aside partisan beliefs for the good of our heroes,” said Meyer. He continued, “there are many low-income disabled veterans in surrounding counties, who need to drive into Houston for their appointments and free use of the HOT lanes will certainly ease the burden. I personally thank Daniel Espinoza for his service to our country and his tireless efforts in helping the veteran community.”

Christopher Meyer served in the U.S. Army Reserve CompoIn 2014, Dr. Laura Pressley nent from September 2002 to May 2005 and then went active ran for the Austin City Council duty as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army and filed an historic election con- from 2005-2009 where he rose to the rank of Captain. test challenging electronic voting While he served in the Army, Meyer deployed to Iraq as a part records that were not legally of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Meyer is a graduate of Texas A&M retained. Her case is currently University where he served as a member of the Corps of Cadets, in appeal and she educates vot- the University of Houston, and Thurgood Marshall School of Law. ers and candidates how to take He currently resides in Sugar Land, with his wife Jennifer Chiang. back their power with regard to For more information about the Metro Qualified Veteran HOT electronic voting. Dr. Pressley Lanes program or the Qualified Metro Veterans Pass program, is a native Texan and earned contact Houston Metro at 713-739-4040. her Ph.D. in Chemistry from UT Austin and was an engineer and business manager in the semiconductor industry for 17 years. She can be contacted at 512-762-3825, LauraPressley@ StartMail.com, www.PressleyForAustin.com

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS Know your Forester/Horticulturist: Paul Wierzbicki

By CAROLYN BOWDEN Originally Paul Wierzbicki was an Illinois native and grew up near Chicago.

He received a BA in Anthropology (the study of human beings and their ancestors through time and space), at Lake Forest College, because he was fascinated with other cultures. Then a Master’s in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration at Western Illinois University.

His passion has always been working in and learning about the natural world and community development.

He enjoyed being out in nature and helping with projects that help improve communities.

In addition, he liked living and recreating in the town where he worked which meant he was always outside doing something and he has never out-grown the desire to “get dirty”.

The Urban Forestry field in Illinois and Minnesota before coming to Texas was a perfect career choice because it combines the need for understanding tree biology, ecology, sociology, and politics.

There was always a fascination about the psychological and physiological connection between people and trees.

By facilitating volunteer tree plantings and planting memorial trees for local residents, observations could be seen of a deep connection people have for trees, first hand. He then discovered that urban trees can be an essential part of improving communities.

A horticulturist is an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruit, flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants) – a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully as a gardener or nurseryman.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Following his college degrees came a commitment to serve on specific projects for a nonprofit organization and a public agency because he wanted to travel while doing something for less fortunate people.

He chose the Peace Corps (their mission includes providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand American culture, and helping Americans to understand the cultures of other countries.)

The Federated States of Micronesia is a country spread across the western Pacific Ocean comprising over 600 islands. Micronesia is made up of 4 island states.

The country is known for palm-shaded beaches, wreckfilled dives and ancient ruins,

Paul Wierzbicki

Paul assists City Manager Anthony Snipes as he cuts down dead tree branches in Missouri City’s Community Park. including Nan Madol, sunk- willing to pay the additional en basalt temples and burial cost for the service from their vaults that extend out of a la- respective waste management goon on Pohnpel. contractor.

The AmeriCorps members Award Winning projects: are passionate and committed 2008 - Right Tree Trailfor two years to their mission Houston Galveston Area to bring individuals and com- Council’s Parks & Natural Armunities out of poverty. eas Award History of the 2010 - Memorial Tree ProTree Programs gram- Houston Galveston Right Tree Trail (Rid- Area Council’s Parks & Natugeview Park — An arboretum ral Areas Award that features trees and shrubs 2010 - Junior Arborist Prothat can grow in harmony with gram- Houston Galveston overhead utility lines Area Council’s Parks & NatuEdible Arbor Trail at Oys- ral Areas Award ter Creek — A trail that show2011 - Three for Trees Procases several species of trees gram- Houston Galveston and shrubs that produce edible Area Council’s Parks & Natufruits, nuts, or leaves. ral Areas Award History of MC Green Vol2011 - Edible Arbor Trailunteers — Started in 2010 by Houston Galveston Area Paul, his wife, and a small Council’s Parks & Natural Argroup of local residents. The eas Award goal was to gather people 2011 - Community Roots that were interested in green- Program- Houston Galveston ing the city and developing a Area Council’s Parks & Natunon-profit organization that ral Areas Award provided support for green 2012 - Edible Arbor Trailinitiatives. It became a 501C3 Texas Recreation & Parks Asnon- profit organization by sociation 2011 and now has an active 2013 - Tree Challenge Promembership of volunteers. gram- Houston Galveston History of Urban Forestry Program — Started in the City CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE of Missouri City in 2008 when Notice is hereby given, that by virtue he was hired as the first City of a certain Order of Sale issued by Forester. The position was the clerk of the 400TH District Court supported through a matching of Fort Bend County, Texas on JULY 1, 2016 in cause numbered 13cost-share grant through the DCV-207099 styled First Colony Texas Forest Service.

Community Services Association, History of curbside recy- Inc.. vs. SONYA C. DAVIS, in which a judgment was rendered on SEPT cling in MC — Curbside re- 17, 2013 in favor of First Colony cycling was not available to Community Services Association, Inc. all households until the new for the sum of Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and WCA service agreement in Thirty Cents ($7995.30); plus fees for 2016. Previous to that, curb- posting notice of sale, publishing, side recycling was available costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing only to those HOAs that were this Writ.

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I have levied upon the below listed property on July 26, 2016 and will on Sept 6, 2016 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 Sonya C. Davis to and in the following described Real Property LOT Eight(8), IN BLOCK THREE(3) OF HERITAGE COLONY,SECTION ONE(1) AN ADDITION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 1437/A AND 1437/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4815 LAKE CREEK CIRCLE MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM , 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: SEPT 6, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

New GSA Bathroom Rule justifies the need for Olson’s bill

Area Council’s Parks & Natural Areas Award 2014 - Go Native ProgramHouston Galveston Area Washington, DC – On Aug. 18, Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) isCouncil’s Parks & Natural Arsued the following statement in response to a new bulletin iseas Award sued by the General Services Administration (GSA) that states 2014 - Every Day is Earth that individuals must be allowed to use the 9,200 bathrooms, Day ProgramHouston showers and changing areas in federal buildings across AmeriGalveston Area Council’s ca consistent with their self-proclaimed gender identity: Parks & Natural Areas Award “First they target school bathrooms and healthcare profes2016 - Outstanding Arbor sionals, and now the bathrooms of all federal buildings. Where Day Award- International Sodoes it stop?

This unconstitutional rewriting of the Civil Rights ciety of Arboriculture Act is further proof of the need for my legislation to stop the WHAT HAVE BEEN Obama Administration from continuing to usurp congressional YOUR MAJOR CHALlawmaking authority.

Unelected bureaucrats have no business LENGES? furthering a political agenda outside of their constitutional juPAST risdiction.

We must put an end to this dangerous precedent of There was no urban forremoving Congress’ power to make laws.” estry program or City Forester *In July, Olson introduced H.R. 5812, the Civil Rights Uniprior to 2008. The Urban Forformity Act of 2016, a bill to ensure gender identity is not treatestry Division was developed ed as a protected class in Federal Law or Policy without the affrom scratch. fi rmative approval of the people’s representatives in Congress.

PRESENT The Urban Forestry Division has grown to 2 full-time employees and 1 temporary employee. They constantly CITATION BY PUBLICATION CITATION BY PUBLICATION struggle to maintain a high STATE OF TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND COUNTY OF FORT BEND standard of tree and landscape To Lou Toucillo George John Kaess maintenance due to the large To NOTICE: You have been sued. You NOTICE: You have been sued. You amount of properties they may employ an attorney. If you or may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written your attorney do not file a written manage. answer with the clerk who issued this answer with the clerk who issued this As the urban forest expands citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next & ages, so does the demand for following the expiration of forty-two following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this more maintenance equipment days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being October 03, 2016 a citation, same being October 03, 2016 a & staff. The Urban Forestry default judgment may be taken against default judgment may be taken against Division will have to increase you. Said answer may be filed by you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, in staff and acquire additional mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or equipment as time goes on to by bringing it to the office. Our street by bringing it to the office. Our street keep the quality of the urban address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located Richmond TX 77469. We are located landscape high.

Bowden Resources: Paul Wierzbicki Forester/ Horticulturist; Cory Stottlemyer, Missouri City Media Relations Specialist Next Column: Sept. 7.

on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16DCV- 233863 and is styled: Christina Rodriguez Plaintiff, v. Camillo Properties Defendant The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CHRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ 2514 COSTA VERDE WAY RICHMOND TX 77406 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND INJURED BY THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT BY THE LOSS OF WAGES AND THE ADDITION OF UNNECESSARY EXPENSES If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of August, 2016.

on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16DCV- 233863 and is styled: Christina Rodriguez Plaintiff, v. Camillo Properties Defendant The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CHRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ 2514 COSTA VERDE WAY RICHMOND TX 77406 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND INJURED BY THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT BY THE LOSS OF WAGES AND THE ADDITION OF UNNECESSARY EXPENSES If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of August, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Erica Rodriguez 281-633-7612

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Erica Rodriguez 281-633-7612

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 10 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:30 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.

FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

D. Burns & R. Vannerson (none) (none) M. Ross

The following table compares taxes on the 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)

Last Year

This Year

$

$ 0.643 /$100

0.643 /$100 Adopted

Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase 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 in taxes if Proposed tax rate is adopted And percentage of increase

Proposed

$0.000 /$100 0.0000% $232,339

$256,552

-$46,468 $185,871 1,195.15

-$51,310 $205,242 $1,319.70 $124.55 10.4213%

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.

Pursuant to Section 49.2361, Water Code, the purpose of this tax increase is due to potential, unanticipated, extraordinary expenditures resulting from the recent high water events on the Brazos River.

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AUTOMOBILE: Mazda CX-9

By BARBARA FULENWIDER When the seven seater Mazda CX-9 made its debut a decade ago, it was a midsize three-row crossover SUV that defied conventional design cues and cumbersome driving experience expected of vehicles in its class.

Despite being a large vehicle, it captivated the automotive industry. Today it wears a proud front fascia that cascades into crisp lines that flow to the rear. Its interior is available in auburn-colored Nappa leather, Japanese rosewood

Survey From Page 1 to emergencies got 76 percent of respondents’ approval. The 9-1-1 service got a favorable 74 percent of respondents feeling “very satisfied” or “satisfied” on response time while 71 percent were pleased with the city’s enforcement of traffic laws.

The study says the levels of satisfaction with parks and recreation services, based on the combined answers of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” follow: maintenance of city parks, 79 percent; quality of park facilities, 74 percent; maintenance and appearance of community centers, 71 percent.

The Missouri City Public Works Department got “very satisfied” and “satisfied” replies from 76 percent of respondents on condition of street signs and traffic signals, 72 percent on condition of major streets and 69 percent on the cleanliness of streets and other public areas.

The highest levels of satisfaction with trash services were also based on the combined percentage of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses from residents. Seventy-nine percent gave high marks to trash collection services and 72 percent did the same on curbside recycling services.

Code enforcement also got a combination and their positive numbers were in the low sixties. Sixty-three percent of survey respondents said they were fine with how the city enforces sign regulations, 62 percent approved of how Missouri City enforces the exterior maintenance of residential property and 62 percent were okay with the enforcement of yard parking regulations in neighborhoods.

Public information services got “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses in the fifties.

Respondents who gave positive answers on “the availability of information about city governmental services and activities” numbered 55 percent while city efforts to keep residents informed got 54 percent.

Other findings the survey turned up was 78 percent of residents returned positive comments regarding feeling safe or very safe while walking in their neighborhood during the day; 75 percent feel safe in their community; 59 percent feel safe walking on city trails and in city parks, and 52 percent feel safe in their neighborhood after dark.

Seventy-eight percent of

and aluminum.

The new CX-9 has more agile handling, tight steering and a responsive, controllable powertrain.

Its new turbocharged 2.5T engine delivers instant throttle response, provides class-leading torque and has best-in-class EPA-estimated combined fuel economy at 25 mpg when equipped with front-wheel drive.

As for looks it sports a long hood, large wheels and short overhangs which convey stability and a contained sense of residents who returned the survey said they are pleased with the quality of life in their community, 68 percent had favorable opinions about the overall quality of city government services and 67 percent said they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the reputation of their community.

Citizen respondents said the sources they use to get information about their city are local newspapers (65 percent), city website (42 percent), their homeowners association, (42 percent), print brochures and flyers (34 percent) and television news channels (33 percent). The survey added that only 28 percent of residents have called the city with a question, problem or complaint during the past year.

Of those who did call the city, 75 percent reported they were either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with staff courteousness, 70 percent noted how easy it was to contact the city and 63 percent appreciated the accuracy of the information and assistance they received.

A whopping 96 percent of the 556 people who returned the survey said the safety and security of Missouri City is a “very important” or “somewhat important “ reason for living there.

Ninety-five percent rated the types of housing as a “very important” or “somewhat important” reason for living in Missouri City and 90 percent selected access to quality shopping and availability of retail shopping choices as another major reason for living there.

Residents who rated their top three most important city services selected law enforcement personnel, programs and activities as first; fire and life safety personnel, programs and activities as second and the public infrastructure programs including city streets and sidewalks came in third.

Missouri City compared favorably to other communities nationally. Satisfaction ratings for Missouri city were above the U.S. average in 30 of 56 areas assessed. The survey shows the city came out significantly higher than the U.S. average in 23 areas.

As a good place to live, Missouri City came out 12 percent more than other comparable U.S. cities surveyed. Their police, fire and EMS services were rated at 88 percent highly satisfied -- seven percent more than other comparable U.S. cities.

Police protection came in 10 percent higher than other U.S.

energy. At 199.4 inches long, the CX-9 is 1.2 inches shorter this year than its predecessor, but its wheelbase has been stretched 2.2 inches to benefit passenger leg room as well as entry to and exit from the rear.

The 2016 CX-9 also has shorter overhangs on both ends and its A-pillars are shifted back 3.9 inches and lengthens the hood. Large 18 and 20 inches wheels are covered with tapered fenders pushed to the edge of its body.

Mazda’s latest engine, the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, comtowns and so did the quality of police protection and customer service from city employees.

Charts in the survey show plus or minus percentages for various Missouri City services asked about and compare them to the average percent of other towns regionally and nationally.

The survey was divided up into 10 categories and “major categories of city services” took two hits in the national survey when compared to other towns.

In other words, the various categories appeared in the minus column when compared to other towns. Communications came in with three deficits; maintenance got two; quality of life, one; perceptions, two; police three; code enforcement, none; parks and recreation, six; feelings of safety, four, and utilities, four.

Regional comparisons to Missouri City show major categories of the city scored one minus percentage below the regional average; communictions, three; maintenance, four; quality of life, one; perceptions, two; police, three; code enforcement, zero; parks and recreation, three; feeling safe, two, and utilities, three.

Welcome Home Celebration’ for Olympians The City of Sugar Land will host a “Welcome Home Celebration” for Simone Manuel and Steven López on Aug. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Sugar Land Town Square.

The two Olympians recently competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Manuel won gold medals in the 100 meter freestyle and the 4x100 meter medley and silver in the 50 meter freestyle and the 4×100 meter freestyle relay.

López is a two-time gold medal winner and competed in his fifth Olympics in Rio. He is also the winner of five world championships and holds the distinction of the most decorated athlete in taekwondo history.

The community-wide celebration will showcase the City’s pride and appreciation of the hard work and dedication displayed while competing on a world-wide stage. The City is working with Fort Bend ISD, First Colony Swim Team coaches and swimmers, the López family and other community groups and individuals to welcome back the Olympians.

The event will include a short ceremony, photos, community booths and activities along with meet and greet areas for both athletes with autograph signings available.

bines fuel economy with spry acceleration. The system is complemented by the 2.5-liter engine that already benefits from more torque at atmospheric pressure than a comparable 2.0-liter by virtue of its size. Some noticeable results are 310 lb-ft of torque at a low 2,000 rpm and 250 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on 93-octane gasoline (227 horsepower on 87-octane gasoline). All of that was coupled with a weight reduction of approximately 198 lbs.

Mazda has been a leader in building safer vehicles by providing well positioned controls, easy-to-read instruments, minimal driver distractions and good visibility.

Active safety features include radar cruise control and blind spot monitoring.

A lighter, yet more rigid, chassis and straight load-path frame rails are integrated into the unibody for more secure crash protection in the event of a collision.

The lighter weight improves braking performance with 12.6-inch ventilated front disc brakes and 12.8-inch solid rear discs.

All of Mazda’s sixth-generation vehicles faced losing weight to increase efficiency.

In all, the new CX-9 lost 198 lbs. in front-wheel-drive configuration and approximately 287 lbs. when equipped with predictive i-ACTIV AWD. The weight savings allowed CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND To Camillo Properties c/o Patrick Drake NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being October 03, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16DCV- 233863 and is styled: Christina Rodriguez Plaintiff, v. Camillo Properties Defendant The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CHRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ 2514 COSTA VERDE WAY RICHMOND TX 77406 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND INJURED BY THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT BY THE LOSS OF WAGES AND THE ADDITION OF UNNECESSARY EXPENSES If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of August, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Erica Rodriguez 281-633-7612 CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND To CAMILLIO PROPERTIES NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being October 03, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16DCV- 233863 and is styled: Christina Rodriguez Plaintiff, v. Camillo Properties Defendant The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CHRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ 2514 COSTA VERDE WAY RICHMOND TX 77406 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND INJURED BY THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT BY THE LOSS OF WAGES AND THE ADDITION OF UNNECESSARY EXPENSES If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of August, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Erica Rodriguez 281-633-7612

Mazda to increase window thickness, revise noise-cancelling technologies and use simpler, more rigid parts to reduce noise.

Safety features include lane keep assist and lane departure warning. The first assist keeps the CX-9 centered in a lane between two lines while lane departure warning helps ease the CX-9 into turns. The lane departure warning system vibrates the steering wheel to warn drivers if they begin to cross the line.

More safety equipment on the CX-9 includes a high beam control, which keeps high beams on at all times unless a built-in camera detects headlights from oncoming vehicles or tail lights. The system automatically switches to low beams below 19 mph, when necessary.

MAZDA CONNECT is an infotainment suite that allows users to stream music, make hands-free calls and use other internet-based applications.

It uses Bluetooth and cablebased connections. On Sport and Touring trims the CX-9 comes with a seven-inch infotainment system. MAZDA CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JUNE 16, 2016 in cause numbered 15-DCV225409 styled VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. vs.

MICHAEL E. ANDERSON, in which a judgment was rendered on JANUARY 21, 2016 in favor of VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. for the sum of Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and Sixty Four Cents ($5665.64); 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 6, 2016 and will on Sept 6 2016 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Michael E. Anderson to and in the following described Real Property LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO 2, OF OAK LAKE ESTATES SECTION THREE 3 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1460/B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM , 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: SEPT 6, 2016 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONNECT also enables voice controls for many functions.

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is offered in four trim levels: entry-grade Sport, volumegrade Touring, high-grade Grand Touring and the new flagship Signature trim level.

The test drive Mazda was the CX-9 Touring that has a MSRP of $40,170 with all standard equipment. Options hiked the price to $40,470.

Mazdas are always fun to drive and the CX-9 definitely was. It came standard with numerous creature comforts – I particularly liked the heads up display -- and the roomy cabin and lovely interior. It was a comfortable, handsome, most pleasurable ride and drive.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the firms made public. Submissions received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov Q16-109 – HAZARDOUS MITIGATION ACTION PLAN Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

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

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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

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

BID 16-108 – FLOORING FOR JUVENILE PROBATION FACILITY A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Facility located at 122 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend. This is the only day and time for a site visit to take measurements.

Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED REZONING TO ADD 20.35 ACRES FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 1920, CROSSING AT TELFAIR SECTION 4 PART 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. September 13, 2016, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed rezoning to add 20.35 acres from Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan to Planned Development (PD) District Final Development Plan for commercial property located south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 90A and Highway 6; further identified as being a 9.725 acre portion and a 10.62 acre portion, within the Alexander Hodge League Abstract 32, of a tract called 112.736 acres conveyed to Hwy 6 & 90, Ltd. File No. 2006031364.

Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos” Planning & Zoning Commission no later than Friday, September 9, 2016.

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FORT BEND REAL ESTATE

Anita Milne

Knowledgeable! Experienced!

Hardworking!

Competitive!

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281-413-9732 Beard Realty Group Parkglen • Longcommon • 3/2/2

Rivers Edge • $289,900 • 4/31/2/3

Riverstone •$539,900 • 4/3/2

Meadows Place • Pamela Sue • 4/2/2 Meadows Place • Blair Meadow • 4/2/2

Lake Pointe • $468,800 • 3/31/2/2

$120,000

SOLD

$225,000

SOLD

$189,000 $189,000

SOLD

Meadows Place • Alston • 3/2.5/2 Meadows Place • River Meadow • 3/2/2 Meadows Place • Scottsdale • 4/2/2

REDUCED

$225,000 REDUCED

$209,000 City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE

THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE CLOSING DATE OF September 13, 2016 AT 2:00 pm.

Invitation for Bids for Stabilization and Rebuild City Roads IFB # 17-016 Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. IFB’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. IFB’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on September 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

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

IFB 17-016 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://esbd.cpa. state.tx.us/.

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OPENING DATE OF September 13, 2016 AT 2:00 pm.

Sealed RESPONSES for the provision qualifications for a Medical Director for Missouri City Fire and Rescue.

RSQ # 17-006/Re-Ad Medical Director for Missouri City Fire and Rescue Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the Bid name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on September 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

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

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, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

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

BID 17-020 - TERM CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES Detailed pricing is required.

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

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

BID 17-005 – FIRE & SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM SERVICES Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

$178,000

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated June 21, 2016, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Waterside Estates Community Association , Inc plaintiff, and against Samuel A. Osei and Polly A. Osei., defendants, in Cause No. 13-DCV209124, for the sum of Nine-ThousandFour-Hundred –Forty Four- Dollars and 11/100’s ($9,442.11), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 7th day of July, 2016, at 11:00 AM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Samuel A. Osei and Polly A. Osei, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 34, BLOCK 2 , OF WATERSIDE ESTATES,SECTION 3 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,UNDER SLIDE NO. 1951/B, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF and on September 6, 2016, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Samuel A. Osei and Polly A.Osei, defendants, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG, 01 JACKSON ST 1ST FLR MEETING RM RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: September 6, 2015 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 19TH day of JULY, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV-228701 in favor of the Plaintiff- FIRETHORNE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,772.43 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -JOSHUA R. WHITFIL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 2518 FIRECREST DRIVE, KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77494, ALSO KNOWN AS FIRETHORNE, SECTION 3, BLOCK 1, LOT 8 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $306,690.00 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.

TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 2.68 ACRES OF LAND FROM LC-2 LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO LC-3 RETAIL DISTRICT; DESCRIBING SAID 2.68-ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-16-31 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on August 15, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office.

TO: PNVTPV TRUST 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 forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being September 12, 2016 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on November 02, 2015. It bears cause number 15- DCV-227561 and is styled: Frank Villagomez vs The Clay-Teeks Company, L.c., Larry D Cattell, Lydia Cattell, Marlin R Musselman, Janet Musselman, Blue Ridge Landfill Tx., LP, William E Edrington, Jr. The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff or petitioner is: AMANDA ALLISON CATLIN FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP .

5151 BELTLINE ROAD SUITE 410 DALLAS TX 75254 972-812-6550 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: FRANK VILLAGOMEZ IS THE OWNER OF A 32 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 6234 MCHARD ROAD HOUSTON TEXAS 77053 (THE “VILLAGOMEZ PROPERTY”) VIA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED RECORD JUNE 11 , 2009. THE VILLAGOMEZ PROPERTY IS A LANDLOCKED PARCEL WITH NO ACCESS TO A PUBLIC ROAD. FRANK VILLAGOMEZ NEEDS A LEGAL MEANS OF ACCESSING THE VILLAGOMEZ PROPERTY IN ORDER TO ENTER HI LAND. ONE OF THE MR. VILLAGOMEZ’S OPTIONS FOR ACCESS TO HIS PROPERTY IS THROUGH PROPERTY OWNED BY DEFENDANT PNVTPV TRUST (“PNVTPV”). PNVTPV IS THE OWNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING 10 ACRES OUT OF THE THOMAS W. THOMPSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 335, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE DEED TO PNVTPV RECORDED UNDER FILE NO. 20083680 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY. FRANK VILLAGOMEZ SEEKS AN EASEMENT THROUGH THE PROPERTY OWNED BY PNVTPV. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 29th day of July, 2016.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Debra Elizondo 281-344-3959

CONSTABLE R.L. Ramirez Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy Pedro Soto, #1114

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-107 – CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CORNERS COMMUNITY CENTER A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Successful firm will be required to provide bonds.

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

/s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 8th day of July, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL vs. LEWIS GEORGE KEIM, JR., ET AL in Cause # 15-DCV -228664 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 6th day of September, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 30 I 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: 8126020030030907 LOT THREE (3), BLOCK THREE (3) OF SIENNA POINT, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NOS. 1682/B, 1683/A, 1683/B, 1684/A AND 1684/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 28th day of July, 2016, as the property of LEWIS GEORGE KEIM JR MARITZA GUZMAN KEIM to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10,323.22, 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; SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28th day of July, 2016.

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

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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 8th day of July, 2016 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 158 VS. SHIREEN M. MAHMOUD in Cause # 15-DCV -227113 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of September, 2016, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 6468010030290901 LOT TWENTY-NINE (29), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF RIVERS MIST SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF IN PLAT NO. 20060288 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 28th day of July, 2016, as the property of SHIREEN MAHMOUD to satisfy a judgment amounting to satisfy a judgment amounting to $18,092.27, 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 COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 158, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28th day of July, 2016.

CONSTABLE R.L. Ramirez Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Deputy Pedro Soto, #1114

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, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

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

BID 17-006 – TERM CONTRACT FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE A Pre-Bid conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (CST).

The Pre-Bid conference will be held at the Office of the Fort Bend County Purchasing Agent, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

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

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 20TH day of JULY, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15DCV-227224 in favor of the PlaintiffGRAND MISSION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,246.60 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - TARITA R. HALLEY had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY (20) IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF GRAND MISSION, SECTION SEVEN (7), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040184 OF THE MAP AND/ OR PLAT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 19111 HEATHER SPRINGS LN, RICHMOND, TX 77407 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $138,130. 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.

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 15TH day of JULY, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV227612 in favor of the Plaintiff - MILLS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,682.58 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- LAURA HAUSEN AND JEFFREY HAUSEN had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-SIX (26), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF MILLS POINTE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040090 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $222,160.00

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

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.

INDEPENDENT • AUGUST 24, 2016 • Page 7

FILM REVIEW: Hell or High Water That’s a great Texas saying – come “Hell or High Water.” Meaning no matter what; gotta get it done even if hell or the creek rises; oh wait, that’s another cool Texanism that indicates one’s determination.

In this movie, it’s the Howard Brothers who are determined to raise money by robbing banks with the lofty goal of saving the family ranch that so happens to have some of that Texas Crude bubbling up. Hello West Texas.

Tanner Howard played

by Ben Foster is an ex-con and the hothead of the family while Toby Howard is the quiet hunk with an ex-wife and two young sons.

So, let’s pick Captain Kirk

aka Chris Pine to play the reluctant bank robber who is just trying to save the ranch for his boys. Yes, that’s right, the same Chris Pine who is currently starring in “Star Trek Beyond” which I saw in Odessa last month.

Foster and Pine had nearperfect chemistry and were the ideal brothers who could cuss, fight, and kick each other but don’t mess with my brother.

“I love you, man.”

I’ve been a big fan of Ben Foster since his intense role as Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery in the 2009 film “The Messenger.”

And Chris Pine did not let his movie-star good looks get in the way of his acting. Foster and Pine as the Howard Brothers are memorable.

This movie was marvelously fast-paced with brilliant character development. Every set of bad guys has to have a good guy chasing them and Director David McKenzie was blessed to land one of the kings made for a dusty West Texas setting – none other than Jeff Bridges.

Don’t forget that Jeff Bridges hit the bigtime at age 22 when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Duane Jackson in “The Last Picture Show” also set in the plains of the greater Midland area.

Thanks to screenwriter Taylor Sheridan, this movie is delightfully funny. Sure, there is some powerful and up-close violence, but humor is sprinkled throughout this marvel-

ous cast who spoke Sheridan’s words at just the right time.

My audience laughed hard and often. When it was time to settle down and quit chuckling, the movie glides into a serious third act that will grab your heart.

It’s way too early to start thinking about Oscar Nominations. Not. All three stars had Oscar-worthy performances as did Screenwriter Sheridan and bravo to Director McKenzie who took a simple plot and turned it into a masterpiece.

And I need to mention the wonderful group of C&W songs that are gift-wrapped for the audience and make it all better.

Here’s a taste of Sheridan’s script that blended wit and music when Jeff Bridges’ character tells his Texas Ranger partner as they are driving to catch the bank robbers – “Get some

Season tickets on sale for the 25th anniversary of the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra proudly celebrates its 25th year of bringing classical music to Fort Bend County, presented in an approachable, family-friendly manner.

For this anniversary year, FBSO offers its most ambitious season, filled with guest artists, special compositions and familiar favorites.

Special season pricing for the four-concert subscription series is available through October 9 for renewing and new subscribers.

Joining the orchestra for this anniversary season is the new FBSO Chorus, the first symphonic chorus in Fort Bend County.

Dominique Røyem, FBSO’s music director, has put together a stellar anniversary season of performances.

“From familiar, beloved jazz to new works commissioned from young Texas composers, the 25th Anniversary season celebrates all that is unique about our wonderful area and the talented musicians who play and live here.”

The 2016-2017 FBSO subscription season performances include: • Rhapsody in Blue – Sunday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m.

Stafford Centre • FBSO opens its 25th season with a program of jazzy classical music, featuring Gershwin’s most famous work, Rhapsody in Blue, with award-winning piano soloist Tali Morgulis.

• Deck the Halls – Sunday, December 4, 2p Stafford Centre • The joy of the holidays rings out in every note!

Heartwarming holiday selections, The Night Before Christmas, and

giddyap music goin’ there on the radio.” “Hell or High Water” grossed less than $1 million opening weekend, but now you know. Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 93. Larry H. Footnote: some will think that “Hell or High Water” has a vibe of “No Country for Old Men” (2007) and I don’t argue with that comparison.

The only connection I could

find between the two films is, Margaret Bowman, the actress who plays the sassy older waitress in the T-Bone restaurant.

In Old Men, she is credited as Del Rio Motel Clerk.

“What don’t you want?” is her soon-to-be famous line from “Hell or High Water.” Go Margaret.

Dominique Røyem and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra. Photo Credit: Coleman Locke the FBSO Handcrafted Market make this concert FBSO’s most popular.

• Texas, Our Texas – Sunday, February 19, 2017, 2 p.m.

• FBSO is proud to present this program showcasing new works by Texas composers and performances by artists from our great state of Texas, including the winners of the FBSO and HTMA concerto competitions. Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

• Carmina Burana – Sunday, May 21, 2017, 2 p.m.

The Fort Bend arts community lifts their voices in song for the season finale, featuring Orff’s masterpiece. The new FBSO Chorus and the incomparable Fort Bend Boys Choir help to conclude the 25th anniversary season.

In addition, the public is in-

vited to attend these specialty performances: • Hauntcert – Saturday, October 29, Sugar Land Town Square – FREE! • FBSO’s Halloween tradition is back! Put the family in costumes, grab your lawn chairs and join FBSO for a howlingly good time with spooky, spine-tingling music for all ages.

• The Composer is Dead – Saturday, April 1, 2017, 2 p.m., George Memorial Library, Richmond • This year’s children’s concert features words

by Lemony Snicket in this work by Nathaniel Stookey. The murder mystery peeks into all corners of the orchestra, looking for the culprit.

• Let Freedom Ring! – July 4, 2017, 7 p.m.

Stafford Centre – FREE! The annual patriotic concert celebrating our nation’s inde-

pendence, filled with stirring marches and patriotic themes.

All four subscription performances will be held at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road in Stafford, where there is no charge for parking.

Season Ticket Information The four-concert series for FBSO’s 2016-17 season is available for summer subscribers at a special price of $112 - 160 (box seats), $72 - 104 (orchestra seats) $56 – 76 (mezzanine seats) and $40 - 56 (balcony seats). There is a 10% discount for seniors 55 and over and military, with a 5% discount for all other adult packages. Season ticket prices for middle and high school students (aged 13 – 18) are $40. Children 2 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, but must have a ticket, and season tickets for children 3 – 12 are priced at $20.

Tickets may be purchased online at fbso.org or by calling 281.276.9642.

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AccessHealth celebrates 40 years serving Fort Bend County

Carol Edwards, left, with Brenda Vogelsang Harrison, founder.

Former Rosenberg Mayor Vincent Morales, left, and AccessHealth Board Member Eric Junker.

NEWS

More than 70 community leaders and AccessHealth supporters gathered on August 11 at the agency’s main Center in Richmond to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the organization’s inception. State Representative Phil Stephenson, Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage and Former Rosenberg Mayor Vincent Morales were in attendance.

The highlight of the evening was one of the agency’s founders, Brenda Vogelsang Harrison, speaking to the group about the organization’s early beginnings.

She talked about identifying unmet needs for children and families in Fort Bend County in the early 1970’s. Harrison expressed her appreciation for how the agency has evolved since it was incorporated on December 8, 1975.

AccessHealth CEO Carol Edwards spoke briefly about the recent growth and future plans for AccessHealth. Patty ParishKaminski, Co-Chair for AccessHealth’s 2016 Heart of Fort Bend, shared details about the event to be held October 27, 2016.

“I’m so pleased that our founder was able to pause with us to commemorate and look back on what she helped start 40 years ago,” said AccessHealth CEO, Carol Edwards. “I’m also grateful for the outpouring of support for the work that we do. This community has helped make AccessHealth what it is today.”

History of AccessHealth 1975 - Incorporated as Fort

Bend County Office of Early Childhood Development, Inc. 1980 - Began providing medical services with pediatric clinic 1989 - Opened adult clinic and pharmacy; changed name to Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. 1994 - Opened clinic in Stafford 2002 - Expanded to Waller County; Received Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) 2005 - Opened dental clinic in Stafford

2008 - Implemented Integrated Behavioral Health program with support from The George Foundation 2010 - Opened clinic in Missouri City 2012 - Changed name to AccessHealth to better reflect expanded service delivery area 2015 - Implemented OBGYN services; Received PatientCentered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance; AccessHealth became a funded agency of United Way

of Greater Houston in January 1977. The organization remains an affiliate agency of United Way of Greater Houston today.

AccessHealth provides integrated health care services without regard to income or circumstance to improve the quality of life in Fort Bend County. For more information about the 40th anniversary, the upcoming Heart of Fort Bend event, or AccessHealth services, please contact Cindy Reaves at (281) 633-3169 or creaves@myaccesshealth.org.

ACCESSHEALTH HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR. The 2016 Community Operation Back-to-School Health Fairs had record-breaking attendance last week. In honor of National Health Center Week, AccessHeatlh hosted two fairs on Aug. 13 in Missouri City and on Aug. 6 in Richmond.

Free immunizations were provided to 78 children, and 356 free health screenings were provided, including dental, vision, scoliosis, and speech and hearing screenings. AccessHealth and event sponsors distributed 1,600 free back-

packs filled with school supplies to participating families, and free haircuts were provided to children at both events.

“We are so grateful for the sponsors and volunteers that make this possible year after year,” said AccessHealth Development Officer Cindy Reaves. “We love seeing the community come together to ensure local children get a healthy start in life. One of the best ways to do this is helping them get ready for school. It’s a one-stop-shop for families, and we couldn’t do it without our community partners.” Fort Bend County Commissioner

Grady Prestage of Precinct 2 provided in-kind support, and Community Relations Manager Brenda Patton served as Co-Chair of the planning committee along with Sharonda DeBose of AccessHealth.

Above, State Rep. Ron Reynolds; AccessHealth Board President, Lisa Wood; AccessHealth CEO, Carol Edwards; Director of Fort Bend County Health and Human Services, Dr. Mary desVignesKendrick and Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage.