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VOL 6 No. 35

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2013

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

Child Advocates of Fort Bend flex training application deadline set for Sept. 13

Are you looking for something meaningful to do this fall and interested in making a difference in the lives of children? Child Advocates of Fort Bend is offering a Flex Training Class to train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. With the new Flex Learning curriculum, volunteers will be able to complete part of the training online and the remainder by classroom (on Monday evenings).

Fifteen hours of the 30 hour training will be done from your home computer. Applications will be accepted through September 13th. This is your last opportunity this year to complete the vvoice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. With an army of volunteers, Child Advocates of Fort Bend currently serves more than 400 children each month through its Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program and Children’s Advocacy Center. Recently trained volunteers shown with Judge Ronald Pope of the 328th Judicial District Court are (L to R): Aby Kamal, Sue Sowell, Deborah Clark, Bonnie Boyd, Celia Chipman, Lenore Searle, Honorable Ronald Pope (328th District Court), Pam Akpotaire, Cassandra Lloyd, Natasha Ware, and James Huffman. Volunteers must be over 21 years of age, complete an application and submit to background screening. For more information or an application, contact Volunteer Services at 281-344-5100 or bknudson@cafb.org.

Catwalk on City Walk at Sugar Land Town Square Make it a girls’ night out and help raise money for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Pretty in Pink Cancer Fund! The evening begins with a reception from 7-8 p.m., where guests are welcome to mix, mingle and enjoy a variety of light hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

The fashion show will begin after the reception from 8-8:45 p.m.

Following the show, Back by popular demand, Sugar Land Town Square will host its 4th Annual Catwalk on City Walk charity fashion show on Thursday, Sept.

12 from 7-9 p.m. Models will rock the runway to the beats of a live DJ, sporting clothing and accessories from participating Town Square retailers.

The show will take place in the first floor ballroom of the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.

guests are invited to attend a champagne and cupcake toast sponsored

by The Sweet Boutique.

Tickets are available for advance purchase at CatwalkOnCityWalk.

Eventbrite.com.

“Haute Couture” VIP tickets cost $55 and include access to the VIP lounge with free food, two drink tickets, a swag bag, and special VIP seating during the show. The VIP Experience is presented

by Houston Methodist Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine. “Ready to Wear” tickets are available for $30 and include general seating and admission to a pre-show reception with a cash bar.

As part of Sugar Land Town Square’s 10th birthday celebration, guests who sign up for Town Square’s weekly e-newsletter at the show will be entered to win a $2,500 grand prize shopping spree and weekend stay at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.

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Pete Olson in crosshairs over AARP debate

By SESHADRI KUMAR U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (RTx 22) of Sugar Land finds himself in crosshairs with the local chapter of the AARP (formerly known as American Association for Retired Persons) over an email blast sent by Olson recently.

The campaign literature denounces AARP with a photograph of President Barack Obama, displaying AARP name tag.

AARP Sugar Land Chapter 4075 members play bingo at the The email reads thus: Harman Senior Center.

On their own website the the following letter to Olson: do more for the seniors in our AARP states that “AARP “Dear Congressman Olson, community. Your email was is a nonprofit, nonpartisan This letter is to convey our damaging to the reputation of organization..that helps people dismay with your recent email the work we try to perform. turn their goals and dreams into concerning AARP, indicating We would request a retraction real possibilities, strengthens the organization, as a whole, of your email and would communities and fights for endorses one specific elected appreciate your recognition the issues that matter most to official and one healthcare of the vital contribution our families such as healthcare, plan. members make each and every employment security and A A R P C h a p t e r s a r e day. retirement planning.” Since involved in performing vast — AARP 2013 Officers and their days of fighting to pass community services through Board of Directors.”

Obamacare, seniors should our local chapters. Our local The officer sof the club are have realized that AARP is Sugar Land Chapter has made President Yvonne Louviere and nothing but a shill organization donations of time and funds to Vice President Leon Anhaiser. for the radical left, but if you the Sugar Land Police Officers Asked to clarify his position had any doubt just take a look Association, the Sugar land regarding AARP, Olson said, at their new push to help the Fire Department Christmas Toy “While I am appreciative of the failing Sierra Club remain Drive, The Fort Bend Women’s local support and volunteerism afloat by pushing radical C e n t e r, Wr e a t h s A c r o s s that the Sugar Land AARP environmentalist legislation American at Houston National chapter offers our community, that kills American energy Cemetery, volunteering at our it does not change the fact that jobs. It is time seniors across local nursing home and much at the national level the AARP America recognize what AARP more. is a whole-owned subsidiary really is. Will you help shed We sponsor local candidate of the Democrat party and light on their true progressive forums each year and allow complicit in the Obama agenda by sharing this story both Republican and Democrat Administration’s efforts to with your friends?” candidates the opportunity to weaken our freedoms, vastly Miffed by the email blast, speak to our membership. We expand government control the AARP Sugar Land Chapter are an informed and politically over our lives, and force a 4075 Board of Directors and diverse organization. liberal-extremist world view Officers recently voted to The main focus of our Sugar on the people of Texas. If the respond to the email blast.

Land Chapter is increasing local chapter feels they need to The Sugar Land chapter sent our membership to allow us to take issue with this, they should

Fort Bend County Crimes Stoppers, Inc. will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person who stole items from a cosmetics/perfume store. At 2:22 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013, deputies were called to Ulta Beauty, located in the 5400 block of Hwy 99 in the Richmond area concerning the theft. In reviewing store video recordings, deputies determined the suspect to be a white female, about 5-feet, 5-inches in height with a thin

build. She is about 35 to 40 years old and was wearing a strawberry blonde wig.

The suspect was wearing a blue tank top, black shorts and black sandals. She was seen walking throughout the store, placing items inside an Ulta shopping bag. Detectives believe the suspect crouched while between aisles in order to remove the items in the bag and place them in her own purse, leaving the Ulta bag behind. The suspect stole items worth almost $225.

She was last seen departing in what is believed to be a Toyota Camry.

Information which leads to the apprehension and filing of charges on the suspect involved could earn a reward of up to $5,000. Call Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665, Fort Bend Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281342-TIPS (8477) or text plus the tip to CRIMES (274637).

Tips also can be submitted online at www.fortbend-txcrimestoppers.org.

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FBISD student wins state merit award in the 3M young scientist challenge

FILM REVIEW: Blue Jasmine There are only two kinds of people; those who like Woody Allen movies and those who do not. That’s a bit severe, but it seems that everyone has an opinion about The Woodman, who is 77 and has been making movies for over 40 years. As a general proposition, I am not a big fan of Woody and then he wrote and directed “Midnight in Paris” in 2011.

That movie was brilliant and entertaining, thus causing me some conflict and weakkneed in my conviction of antiWoody.

“Blue Jasmine” is a serious movie about a woman (Cate Blanchett) coping with financial and social devastation.

The opening scene is on an airplane depicting Jasmine as a scatterbrain and wandering fool who is abandoning New York and headed to San Francisco to live with her sister (Sally Hawkins) and two young sons in a modest apartment. Jasmine was married to a Bernie Madoff-type guy (Alec Baldwin) who swindled everyone, but in doing so he also loved to “spoil” Jasmine with jewelry and other expensive gifts.

The Feds took it all and Jasmine was overwhelmed and distraught; she coped by taking Xanax as though it was candy, drinking, and muttering to herself. She and her sister Ginger were both adopted and were as different as East and West Coast. The music is an integral part of this film. Woody begins the movie with the Blues that portends sadness.

I knew we were in for a gloomy ride, and I even thought I could hear Woody playing the clarinet. The music theme does not change throughout the 98-minute story about a very depressed Jasmine.

Cate Blanchett was superb as the disheartened Jasmine and will get some consideration for an Oscar nomination, but my gut tells me that she

The 2013 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge asked students to create a 1-2 minute video describing a new innovation or solution that could solve or impact an everyday problem related to how we live, how we work or how we play.

Layaa Amirthalingam, a student at Sartartia Middle School, has received a state merit award for a video submission about a safety innovation from 3M on a young scientist challenge.

3M young scientist challenge is a competition that middle school students from the entire country participates and show their scientific approach to innovation.

Layaa has won science fair competitions, participates in robotic competitions and active in science olympiad. But, this is her biggest accomplishment in the area of science.

“I heard about this competition from my school for the will not get the nod. Close but no banana.

The ensemble cast was terrific: Baldwin, Hawkins, Andrew Dice Clay, Louis C.K., and Peter Sarsgaard. It was bold of Woody to use Andrew Dice Clay and Louis C.K.; both delivered and will be rewarded with other movie gigs. I’m a huge fan of Louis C.K. so I was glad to see him on the big screen.

If you like Woody Allen movies, then you will like “Blue Jasmine.” It has Woody’s imprint on every aspect; no surprise since he wrote and directed.

Once again, I am at odds when it comes to my devotion or disdain for Woody.

I guess I’ll keep going to his films as a dedicated student of movies because Woody is an important part of the film industry in spite of his rejection of Hollywood. Rock ‘n Roll.

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gen cars in the garages, I am so happy to win this award and things like this motivates me in education a lot” says Layaa.

Layaa learns Bharatanatyam, Piano, serves as a Captain in Sweet hearts team and she is part of the track team at Sartartia Middle school, Layaa likes to become a pediatrician when she grow up.

Layaa’s father is a scientist and her mother is a volunteer at FBISD, recognized as a best volunteer by the FBISD board.

Layaa Layaa enjoys teaching dance for little kids and she has also first time and I thought I will taught dance for small kids at just send a video about an idea the girls scout in Sugar Land. that I got about safety of hydro-

Elkins’ junior shines in star search

Ehweavworia “Aria” Enaohwo, a junior at Elkins High School, participated in a World Wide Star Search in Hollywood recently and won a trophy for Star of the year 2013.

Ehweavworia auditioned for Global One Ltd. Los Angeles, California. Aria attended the showcase from Friday, August, 16 to Sunday, August, 18. It covered how to make it in Hollywood, a working actor’s guide to audition; singing & voice projection for actors; owning the stage as a dancer; from the camera to the stage; and how to rock the runway.

She participated in taping a TV commercial, did a comedy monologue and sportswear runway. Aria was also in the preliminary events, which included: dancing, singing and spokes model/hosting.

The celebration luncheon was held on Sunday, where she received a certificate for participation and won the “Star of the Year 2013” award

Aria Enaohwo Trophy at the Worldwide Star Search Summer Show Case in Hollywood California.

Aria is expected to be contacted over the next few weeks by her Manager, Global One will be contacted by the VIP’s at the event to set up meeting(s) with her in their offices.

“We are proud of Aria for all her hard work and determination to make a positive impact in the entertainment industry,” says Aria’s mother, Keciana Enaohwo. Enaohwo ran for the Fort Bend ISD school board in May.

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News Memories of the Vietnam conflict re-visited Memories of the Vietnam War surfaced this past weekend for those who served in the military from 1965-1972.

And for one Vietnam veteran, Lanny Martinson, all of his memories came rushing back Saturday, August 24, 2013, when his lost dog tags were returned 45 years later.

Veterans from all over the country watched as Martinson was presented with his dog tags at a ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall in Missouri City. Mayor Allen Owen, and city Council Member-at-Large Danny Nguyen also attended.

“Motorcycle groups from around the country attended and provided a motorcycle escort to Lanny, as he drove to the Hall. It was all very exciting, it was a wonderful celebration, and the room was full. The VFW group here was thrilled to provide a place for the celebration,” said Ranett Montemayor, chaplain, VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

As all who were in Vietnam during the war knew, life turned on a dime. So it was, when on June 4, 1968, when 23-year old Marine sergeant Martinson was called to lead a patrol.

“The man in front, or the point man, stepped on a mine, and I got hit at the same time.

I had a hole in my right calf. I put a tunic on to control it and called for someone to help the guy that stepped on the mine.

He was in bad shape and later died. The guy behind me was hit in both his knees,” Martinson said.

When the rescues came, they set off a number of the other mines trying to get the men out. Martinson was hit a second time. In total, four died and twelve were wounded.

Martinson lost his right leg and returned home in a wheelchair. Somewhere, between the mine going off and the rescue, Martinson lost his dog tags.

Speed forward 40 years, when John Naismith, an Australian resident, was visiting Khe Sanh, Vietnam, which was the area where Martinson and his men had been when the mine went off .

Naismith recounted the story numerous times at the VFW Hall during the celebration.

He said he was hiking when he saw a small pile of dirt and something shining sticking out, NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 23rd day of July, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DlSTRICT VS. MANUEL MARTINEZ, ET AL in Cause # 1O-DCV-178081 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of September, 2013, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 4900010040100907 LOT 1,BLOCK 4 OF MAYFIELD PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF 24.7 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE IMPERIAL SUGAR COMPANY’S TOWNSITE TRACT OUT OF THE S. M. WILLIAMS AND ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGUES IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF DULY RECORDED IN VOLUME 326, PAGE 227, DEED RECORDS, OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS .

Levied on the 29th day of July, 2013 as the property of MANUEL MARTINEZ HORTENCIA MARTINEZ to satisfy a judgment amounting to $10,744.92, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; CITY OF SUGAR LAND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this 23rd day of July, 2013.

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media and Facebook went crazy. The first day the announcement had 30,000 hits and Martinson’s name was Googled over 350,000 times.

“It’s like I left a part of me over there and somehow its made it way back to me from a dark place. These dogs tags are a symbol, we all have a shared experience who were there.

Everyone who was there has to some degree, Post Traumatic Stress, and I do. I have always had nightmares, I was in charge of the patrol, I have the guilt, I have to live with it. But since I’ve gotten my dog tags back, I haven’t had nightmares, maybe Young Marine sergeant Lanny Martinson these tags are closure,” Martinson said.

After returning home, learning to walk again with prosthetics, he tried to move on with his life. He married, worked, had children.

“I worked as an architecture designer, construction estimator and then construction management. I worked on the legislature building in Austin and yet, I’ve never seen it so I’m going to make a trip to the State Capital,” Martinson said.

Martinson, 69, and now retired, was born and raised in Minnesota, and was simply tired of shoveling snow. So in Lanny Martinson, left, Roberta Philips, president VFW Ladies 2010, Sugar Land became the Auxiliary, and Ranett Montemayor, Chaplin, VFW Ladies Aux- destination for a new address, because his wife has friends in iliary. the area. seeing the look on my face said it was Martinson’s dog tags.

Martinson remains patriotic Naismith connected with go on in the bedroom and shut and would have returned to a motorcycle shop owner in the door. I needed to be alone. Vietnam for another tour of California, who contacted This does not make me a hero, duty, but he couldn’t pass the veterans groups, across the I haven’t done anything heroic physical. country. One of those groups to receive all this attention just “I’d still fight for my counwas here Fort Bend County, because my dog tags were try, I love America,” he said. where Martinson was found found. I think my tags are just a In the fall, Martinson will symbol for many who remem- have a book published about his living in Sugar Land.

“I was at home, watching ber the Vietnam War, those life and time in Vietnam, righta movie with my wife when I who were there, families who fully named, “After the Rush,” received the call my dog tags remember,” Martinson said. which those who have been in Word spread about Martin- battle or served in the military were found. When I heard the words, I went blank. My wife, son’s dog tag through social understand the name.

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 137 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

V. Warren, M.G. Brindley, J. Ross, C. Malone, and S. Weaver

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

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

Last Year* Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year*

$ 0.540/$100

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- $0 .60/$100 -11.1111% $333,112 $336,514 $0 $0

$333,112 $1,798.80

$336,514 $1,615.27

-$183.53 -10.2029%

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

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

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Opinion Misleading campaign over immigration reform

INSURANCE

What does homeowner’s insurance policy cover?

By BASIL HOUSEWRIGHT, JR. Your home and its contents are perhaps your most valuable possessions. You need the best coverage available at a reasonable price.

This article will discuss the basic coverage’s typically available on a homeowners insurance policy.

Unfortunately most all Home Insurance Companies have designed their own unique homeowners insurance policy so there is not a “Standard Homeowners Insurance Policy” sold in Texas now.

Most home insurance policies vary substantially from Company to Company. This makes it very important to use the services of a local Independent Insurance Agency so they can assist you with the optional limits, coverage’s, deductables and numerous enhancements available on a homeowner’s insurance policy.

To determine which specific coverage’s you have on your current homeowner’s policy review the Declarations of Coverage page for a basic summary of limits and the policy itself for what is covered and what is excluded.

This can be a very time consuming and confusing task.

A local Independent Insurance Agency can typically provide simplified summaries of coverage for each unique plan offered by the various Companies and help you chose the plan best suited for your particular situation. It is better to know what you have than wait until you have a loss and find out it is not covered.

Housewright Section I - Property Coverage’s Coverage A - Dwelling covers you dwelling (home), attached structures, built in appliances and fixtures and permanently installed floor covering. Most Home Insurance Companies will require you insure your home to the minimum current estimated replacement cost of the home as calculated by nationally recognized experts in this field.

Coverage B - Other Structures - covers other structures on you premises not permanently attached to your dwelling such as a detached garage, dog house, perimeter fence, storage building, etc.

Coverage C - Personal property - covers your personal property or contents such as furniture, clothing electronics and other household items. This is usually a minimum of a percentage of the dwelling limit but typically you choose a higher dollar amount limit if you think your possessions are worth more to replace than the minimum limit provided.

Coverage D - Loss of use

- covers the additional living expenses you incur when your home can’t be used due to an insured loss. This is usually a percentage of dwelling limit.

Section II – Liability Coverages Coverage E - Personal Liability - covers your personal liability claims and suits for bodily injury or property damage you are libel for due to unintentional acts committed by you or qualified family members and your pets (if not excluded). You choose this limit typically to a limit of up to $500,000 per claim.

Coverage F - Medical payments - covers medical expenses for minor injuries to others even if you were not at fault if they incur injuries on your property. You chose this limit typically to a limit of up to $5,000 per person per claim.

One major exclusion on a home insurance policy is coverage for damage to the dwelling or contents from flood. A separate flood insurance policy must be purchased which your home insurance agency should be able to provide for you. Consult a local Independent Insurance Agency for expert advice on what is available.

Basil Housewright is manager of Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc a local Independent Insurance Agency operating in Sugar Land since 1991. He can be reached at (281) 277-7800, Fax (281) 277-7801, E-Mail – basil@texansinsure.com.

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The deep division among Republicans over the current immigration reform has been well documented all over the country. And there is evidence of the same closer home.

“Americans for a Conservative Direction recently mailed a letter and a Greatwood resident shared it with us. The letter states: “Thank you for taking time to speak with me regarding the immigration reform bill being considered by Congress. We appreciate your help in encouraging elected officials to pass this reasonable proposal, which could enhance America’s border security, modernize our immigration policy, and support economic opportunity and growth.

Per your request we have drafted a letter on your behalf, reflecting the opinions expressed during our call and incorporating the information you provided. If you feel the text accurately represents your thoughts, please sign and mail the enclosed letter to your legislator as soon as possible so your voice will be heard.”

These letters are so deceptive that it is hard to label them as Democrat, Republican, liberal or conservative.

Using all the arguments that opponents of current immigration reform use, the letters advocate exactly the opposite.

That has raised the ire of many people.

The resident was angry that the Americans for Conservative Direction, a group promoted by Karl Rove, misrepresented her beliefs. She sent a reply to the organization warning the organizers that her attorney will be in touch the group if it ignored her warning.

The same group sent a second letter to the resident, which was to be completed

and sent to U.S. Rep. Pete Olson. There was a self-addressed enveloped too. “This group, Conservative Victory Fund, also misrepresented me,” the resident says.

This letter says: “I am writing to you today to express my concern about the lack of security at our borders.

The bipartisan bill that has been created to address border security and immigration reform is one that is needed and I support....Border security is extremely important for our country. It is not just Mexicans who are crossing in to the United States illegally, but people from all over the world. I have seen so many people lose their jobs because of undocumented workers being hired at cheaper rates. It has gutted the middle class.

There are also gangs that are crossing over the border, and people who are relying on our welfare system. How will our country ever recover? I believe in a tough but fair road to citizenship. My grandparents came over legally. Many Mexicans have come legally and all of these illegal immigrants are cutting ahead of them....Everyone needs to follow the laws. When society is allowed break the laws, there is nothing left. I urge you to support this bill. It is necessary to reform immigration and to secure our borders.”

Congressman Pete Olson’s

campaign website has the following on immigration: Stopping Illegal Immigration If you don’t know who is coming into your country, how can you know they don’t intend to do you harm?

I believe in strengthening our borders with fences, increased surveillance, increased man power, detention facilities, and an increased commitment to FULLY enforce our laws – no excuses, no delays, and no second chances for those who break our laws. Amnesty is not an option.

We must also step up enforcement in the vast interior portion of our country. Houston has already seen the violence that can be brought to our streets by human smugglers, drug traffickers, and illegal immigrant gangs. We shouldn’t have gun battles in our neighborhoods between these gangs and police officers being shot by criminal illegal immigrants.

And I will continue to support the valiant work of our border patrol and border sheriffs. It is a travesty that the good men and women who are manning the front lines on our border should ever have to fear prosecution for protecting our sovereign soil. That is why we must have a Department of Homeland Security that will clarify the “rules of engagement” so those who protect our border are empowered and emboldened to do this good work.

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 138 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 139 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, 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:

B. Wanninger, D. Keene, P. Stephens, T. Gornet, and G. Justice

FOR the proposal:

G. Clayton, J. Raymond, and C. Giles

AGAINST the proposal:

None

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSENT:

M. Wagner and S. Reed

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

Last Year* Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

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

Last Year*

This Year*

$ 0.540/$100

$ 0.480/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

- $0 .60/$100 -11.1111% $474,086 $474,617 $0 $0

$474,086 $2,560.06

$474,617 $2,278.16

-$281.90 -11.014%

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

This Year

$ 0.540/$100

$ 0.540/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

$0 $0

$0 $0

$0 .000/$100 0.0000% $607,060 $0

$607,060 $3,278.12 $3,278.12 0.0000%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

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

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

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

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

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Section 49.236(d), Water Code. * No Properties qualified for the general homestead exemption on January 1.

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

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

INDEPENDENT • AUGUST 28, 2013 • Page 5

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, for: PRINTING OF CITY PUBLICATIONS Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows: BID NO. 2013-28 PRINTING OF CITY PUBLICATIONS BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids that are not signed and dated will be rejected.

Signed and sealed bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Secretary, on or before 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479.

All bids received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened.

Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within thirty (30) days following the date for opening of bids.

The City reserves the right to revise or amend specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date.

The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.

ITB documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at www.publicpurchase.com. Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted on this site.

Questions regarding the invitation to bid must be received by Thursday, August 29, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, telephone number (281) 275-2302 or via email at jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Ten (10) sealed submittals, one (1) original, nine (9) copies, and one (1) compact disk, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, for: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) PERFORMING ARTS CENTER STEP ONE OF A TWO STEP PROCESS Submissions shall be appropriately marked in the upper left hand corner as follows: RFQ NO. 2013-26: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE. Signed and sealed submittals shall be delivered to the Office of the City Secretary, on or before 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, City of Sugar Land, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479.

All submissions received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened.

The City reserves the right to revise or amend specifications prior to the date set for opening of submittals. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective submitters and may or may not affect the submission opening date.

The City of Sugar Land expects to award one (1) contract to the CMAR Two Step RFQ. The City reserves the right in its sole discretion to 1) accept and qualify up to five (5) Step One Request for Qualifications that the City determines to be the most highly qualified provider of Construction Manager at Risk services based on criteria set forth in the RFQ, 2) to invite the qualified companies to participate in the Step Two proposal submission process, 3) grant an award for Construction Management at Risk services described in the Scope of Services and Specific Conditions section of the RFQ, and 4) issue a Request for Proposal for Step Two of the Construction Manager at Risk process. Step Two Proposal submittals will be evaluated and ranked within 45 days of Step Two Proposal due date.

A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m. CST, Thursday, August 29, 2013, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, City Hall City Council Chamber, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

RFQ documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at www.publicpurchase.com. Registration is free. All documents, amendments and other information relating to the submittal will be posted on this site.

Questions regarding the request for qualifications must be received by Friday, August 30, 2013 on or before 11:00A.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, telephone number (281) 275-2302 or email jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2013, for: PURCHASE OF CHEVROLET VEHICLES Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows: BID NO. 2013-29 PURCHASE OF CHEVROLET VEHICLES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids that are not signed and dated will be rejected.

Signed and sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Secretary Office, on or before 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2013, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. Bids received after the appointed time will be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of award of contract will be given by the City within thirty (30) days following the date for the opening of bids.

The City reserves the right to revise or amend specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date.

The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.

ITB documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land; Office of City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at www.publicpurchase.com. Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted on this site.

Questions regarding the bid must be received by Thursday, September 5, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Robert Hazelrig, Facilities Coordinator, telephone number (281) 275-2723 or email rhazelrig@sugarlandtx. gov.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of July, 2013 by the County Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11-CCV-146822 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION BEND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,813.08 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 25th, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant Maxmina M. Longoria had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWO (2), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 29 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY) 7006 SAN PABLO, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 17th day of June, 2013 by the 400TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #07DCV-156884 in favor of the Plaintiff QUAIL GREEN WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,530.79 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 3RD, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants Clifton I. Howard and Cynthis J. Howard had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 04, BLOCK 06, OF QUAIL GREEN WEST, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 56, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 2019, RETRIEVER LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73 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 30th day of July, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BONNY W. THOMAS, AKA BONNIE WAYNE THOMAS, ET AL in Cause #12-DCV-195688 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3RD day of September, 2013, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0098000005810906 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.675 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE ROBERT D. WOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 98 IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM HENRY STEINKAMP, JR. TO BONNIE W. THOMAS AND WIFE, EARLINE THOMAS, DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1970 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 524, PAGE 607 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT NO. 0098-00000-5810-906.

Levied on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2013 as the property of BONNY W. THOMAS AKA BONNIE WAYNE THOMAS, EARLINE THOMAS AKA EARLINE SMITH THOMAS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,754.23, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given Under my hand this 8TH day of AUGUST , 2013.

A.J. DORR, Constable Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy B. Guerrero,III

STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated JUNE 17, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Pheasant Creek Homeowners Assoc, Inc. plaintiff, and against Cynthia Wilson, defendant, in Cause No. 11-DCV192041 for the sum of Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen Dollars AND 66/100’s ($4,316.66), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 17th day of July 2013, at 9:00 Am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Cynthia Wilson, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 19, IN BLOCK 9, OF PHEASANT CREEK SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP/PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN VOL. 22, PAGE 32 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOW AS : 2602 RADCLIFFE DR, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, 77498 (INCLUDING THE REAL PROPERTY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THERE ON) and on SEPT 3, 2013, 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 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Cynthia Wilson., defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE,1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: SEPT 3, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: DEPUTY STEELE TREVER J.. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated JUNE 17, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Pheasant Creek Homeowners Assoc, Inc. plaintiff, and against Jose E. Arevalo, defendant, in Cause No. 10-CCV-177930 for the sum of FourThousand Nine -Hundred- Sixty Nine Dollars AND 68/100’s ($4969.68), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 15 day of July 2013, at 9:00 Am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Jose E. Arevalo, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 14, IN BLOCK 4, PARTIAL REPLAT OF PHEASANT CREEK,SECTION 2 AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 33, PAGE 8, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 16942 BLUE MIST CIRCLE, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS(INCLUDING THE REAL PROPERTY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON ) and on SEPT 3, 2013, 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 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Jose E. Arevalo., defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE, 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: SEPT 3, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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 23rd day of July 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. GEORGE W. SUMERS, ESTATE TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF AUBIN SUMERS in Cause # 1O-DCV-186285 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of September, 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1:GEO: 3003010010340901 LOT 34, IN BLOCK 1, OF AMENDING PLAT OF GREATWOOD VILLAGE, SECTION ONE REPLAT, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1033/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 29th day of July, 2013 as the property of GEORGE W. SUMERS, ESTATE TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF AUBIN SUMERS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $12,967.94, 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 LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT # 11; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 108 FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this 29th day of July, 2013.

Robert Cook Constable, Precinct 3, Fort Bend County Deputy S.D. Sayers#1309

Book sale Join the First Colony Friends of the Library on Saturday, Sept.

7, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at their monthly bargain book sale at First Colony Library (2121 Austin Parkway). Paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, children’s/youth books, nonfiction and so much more at bargain prices~ most items $1 or less.

Proceeds benefit the library and its programs NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 23rd day of July, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. RUSSELL T. KEETON, ET AL in Cause # 11-DCV-194822 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of September, 2013, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 2320020040270 Lot Twenty-seven (27), Block Four (4), Second Plat of Claytons Bend, Section Two (2), according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Slide Nos. 1120/B and 1121/A, of the Map Records of Fort Bend County, Texas (ACCOUNT NUMBER 2320020040270907).

TRACT 1:GEO: 2320020040270907 LOT TWENTY-SEVEN (27), BLOCK FOUR (4), SECOND PLAT OF CLAYTONS BEND, SECTION TWO (2),ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1120/BAND 1121/A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 29TH day JULY of 2013 as the property of RUSSELL T. KEETON, ESTHER YANG, ENCORE NETWORK CORPORATION, FROST NATIONAL BANK, NA, NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNlTY ASSOCIATION, INC. LISA LOFARO AKA ELIZABETH PAULA LAP ARO DBA CUSTOM GREETINGS HARTSTRINGS, LLC., S & S PRODUCTION #1, LTD. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $36,498.14, 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 DISTRlCT; FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT # 7; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNIClPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 69, FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this 29th day of July, 2013.

Robert Cook Constable, Precinct 3, Fort Bend County Deputy S.D. Sayers#1309 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 30th day of July, 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS CAROLYN B. FERGUSON, ET AL in Cause #11-DCV-190337 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3RD day of September, 2013, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Comer, near Stairway “B” of the Clubhouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8560030010010906 LOT TWO AND THREE (2) & (3), BLOCK ONE (1) OF 8.064 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN AND WILLIE VALKA ORIGINAL 160 ACRES TRACT IN SECTION NO. TWENTY-SIX (26) H. & T. C. R. R. COMPANY SURVEY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING THE SAME LAND AS DESCRIBED IN DEED FROM WILLIE VALKA ET UX TO ED MURRY, DATED OCTOBER 4, 1968 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 508, PAGE 271 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 8560030010030906 LOT ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1) OF 8.064 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN AND WILLIE VALKA ORIGINAL 160 ACRES TRACT IN SECTION NO. TWENTY-SIX (26) H. & T. C. R. R. COMPANY SURVEY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING THE SAME LAND AS DESCRIBED IN DEED FROM WILLIE VALKA ET UX TO ED MURRY, DATED OCTOBER 4, 1968 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 508, PAGE 271 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2013 as the property of CAROLYNE B. FERGUSON, EDDIE JEAN KING to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,989.20, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF NEEDVILLE, FORT BEND COUNTY, WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given Under my hand this 8TH day of AUGUST , 2013.

A.J. DORR, Constable Precinct One Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy Billy Guerrero,III

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 23rd day of July 2013 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ELEAZAR B. GUZMAN in Cause # 12-DCV-201615 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of September, 2013, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 6600000070400907 LOT 4 IN BLOCK 7, ROSENDALE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF 25.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MANUEL ESCALERA SURVEY, ABSTRACT #170, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 6600000070500907 LOT 5 IN BLOCK 7, ROSENDALE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF 25.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MANUEL ESCALERA SURVEY, ABSTRACT #170, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 3: GEO: 6600000070600907 LOT 6 IN BLOCK 7, OF ROSENDALE ADDITION, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 822 PAGE 707 OF THE DEED RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 29th day of July, 2013 as the property of ELEAZAR B. GUZMAN AKA ELEAZAR G. GUZMAN to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,563.02, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Given under my hand this 29th day of July, 2013.

Robert Cook Constable, Precinct 3, Fort Bend County Deputy S.D. Sayers#1309

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 28Th day of JUNE, 2013 by the 400TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #11DCV-189296 in favor of the Plaintiff LAKESHORE HARBOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,736.26 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 23RD, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants Clifton I. Howard and Cynthis J. Howard had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 27, IN BLOCK 05, OF LAKESHORE HARBOUR, SECTION ONE(1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER SLIDE NO. 2573A AND 2573B, AS MODIFIED BY ANY ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS, REPLATS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO. 2931 LAKE VILLA DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 10th day of July, 2013 by the County Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-CCV-041982 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION BEND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,668.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 25th, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant Susana Alvarez had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FIFTY-EIGHT (58), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 29 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY)16322, ESPINOZA, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

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Public Meeting for Water Master Plan Set for Sept. 9 A meeting to solicit public input on an update of the City’s Water Master Plan is scheduled for Sept. 9, from 6-8 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North.

Goals in the master plan guide the City’s comprehensive water strategy and cover

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a variety of topics including drought management, water use and water conservation.

The public meeting will include a presentation to: .introduce the Water Master Plan update; .provide an overview of how the City is planning for future water needs; and review community input already gathered. Sugar Land’s Water Master Plan describes the infrastructure and policies necessary to accomplish water-related goals included in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

The Water Master Plan is

one of the City’s eight master plans and was last updated in 2007.

The process to update the Water Master Plan will include a variety of opportunities for the community to provide input and feedback.

The public is encouraged to attend the meeting on Sept. 9.

No registration is necessary.

For more information on the Water Master Plan update, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/waterplan, email waterutilities@ sugarlandtx.gov or call (281) 275-2450.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 136 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 12:30 pm 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.

NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE

FOR the proposal:

N. Poe, V. Neiser, and M. Thelen

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

The Fort Bend County General Fund conducted public hearings on August 22,

ABSENT:

W. Barnes and C. Partin

2013 and August 27, 2013 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the Fort Bend County General Fund from properties on the tax roll in the preceding

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

Last Year* Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase (+/-)

year by 4.61 percent.

This Year*

$ 0.540/$100

$ 0.540/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

$ .00000/$100 .00% $0 $0

$0 $0

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised last year at last year’s tax rate of $0.480760 for each $100 of taxable value was $199,340,142.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.484760 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $204,344,449.

$0 $0

$0 $0

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.484760 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised

$0.00 0.0000%

from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $211,973,802.

The Commissioner’s Court of Fort Bend County General Fund is scheduled to

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

vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to

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

be held on September 10, 2013 at Commissioners Courtroom, 7th floor, Wm. B.

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

Travis Building in Richmond Texas at 1:00 PM.

Section 49.236(d), Water Code. * There are NO residential homes in this district.

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

INDEPENDENT • AUGUST 28, 2013 • Page 7

AUTOMOBILE: Chevrolet Sonic

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The Chevrolet Sonic was introduced in 2011 and for 2013 the newest model is the Sonic RS five-door hatchback.

Also for 2013 Sonic added an available version of Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system, which uses owners’ smartphones to personalize delivery of music, video, photo galleries, phone books and other information into the vehicle – including full-function navigation via an available smartphone app.

Standard on the RS and available on LS and LT models, MyLink for Sonic includes a seven-inch diagonal color screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and selected

phones, voice recognition for compatible smartphones, and Pandora and Stitcher compatibility. Easy-to-use and intuitive, MyLink for Sonic was influenced by Chevrolet consumer data that shows 90 percent of target Sonic buyers own and are heavy users of smartphones.

The Chevrolet Sonic is offered as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback in LS, LT, LTZ and RS models (five-door hatchback only). Each body style delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space. Standard and available features include Ecotec 1.8 liter engine (non-RS models) paired with five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions; electric power steering and StabiliTrak electronic

stability control with rollover sensing.

With a rear seat that folds nearly flat, the Sonic hatchback has 47.7 cubic feet of cargo space – more than the Ford Fiesta. Connectivity includes OnStar with six months of directions and connections service, including turn-byturn navigation. Available infotainment features include SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three trial months of service), USB and Bluetooth functionality and MyChevrolet mobile application through OnStar.

Remote start, heated front seats and sunroof are options offered on the Sonic and are all rarities in the compact segment. Ten standard air bags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and

brake assist, and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response are standard equipment.

The five-door hatchback has a wide, planted stance, with wheels-at-the-corners proportions. Other aggressive design cues include fender flares and motorcycle-inspired round headlamps, a dual-element grille and round taillamps. For 2013, the side mirrors include integral blind spot mirrors for enhanced visibility.

Sonic’s cabin complements the motorcycle-inspired exterior with a detailed instrument cluster featuring a large, round analog tachometer set within an asymmetrical LCD readout, with a large digital speedometer display. Front bucket seats are standard and heated front seats are available.

Chevrolet Sonic models are powered by efficient, powerdense, small-displacement engines, including the standard

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing an Invitation For Bid (IFB) for: Mosquito Spraying Services IFB #020-14 The City of Missouri City is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide mosquito spraying services.

No pre-bid meeting. All bid questions shall be submitted in writing emailed to aguerrero@missouricitytx.gov, Alfonso Guerrero Jr., Purchasing and Risk Manager.

The deadline for submitting questions for this bid is 2:00 PM CT, September 12, 2013.

Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time September 17, 2013 and then publicly opened.

Bid packages are available by contacting DemandStar bid service at (800) 711-1712 or download free from the Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com.

Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the bid name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Bid packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for: GOLF CARTS RFP # 027-14 The City of Missouri City is soliciting proposals for the lease of golf carts for use by the Quail Valley Golf Course.

No pre-proposal conference is scheduled. All solicitation questions shall be submitted in writing emailed to aguerrero@missouricitytx.gov, Alfonso Guerrero Jr., Purchasing and Risk Manager. The deadline for submitting questions for this solicitation is 2:00 PM CT, September 12, 2013. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time September 17, 2013 and then publicly opened.

Proposal packages are available by contacting DemandStar bid service at (800) 7111712 or download free from the Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com.

Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the proposal name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Proposal Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Ecotec 1.8L and the available Ecotec 1.4L turbo (standard on RS). Several transmissions are available: a five-speed manual and six-speed automatic with the 1.8L and a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic with the 1.4L turbo.

The naturally aspirated Ecotec 1.8L dual overhead cam engine has many of the same features of the Ecotec 1.4L turbo. Its two-stage variable intake manifold allows approximately 90 percent of peak torque to be available from 2,400 rpm to 6,500 rpm. It makes 138 horsepower and 125 lb.-ft. of torque. Fuel economy is EPA estimated at 29 mpg and 40 on the highway.

The Ecotec 1.4L turbo’s power ratings are 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm.

Engineers who also work on the Corvette tuned the Sonic’s ride and handling, giving it a more direct feel. Sonic RS offers stiffer, performanceoriented tuning, as well as a lowered suspension and fourwheel disc brakes.

The Sonic is the only car in its segment to achieve an overall five-star safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it also earned a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Other safety and security features are StabiliTrak, which helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver’s intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both.

Six months of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on Sonic. OnStar’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions, access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle. A new, opt-in service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay connected to loved ones by checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic retails for $21,470 with all standard features.

Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • AUGUST 28, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 for acceptance of Peek Plaza being a replat of a portion of unrestricted reserve “B” Stripes at Peek Road, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Matt Tucker with Windrose Land Services Inc. at 713-458-2281 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club The Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club is hosting John Griffing, WND, American Thinker, Author/Contributor, as its lunhceon speaker.

The event is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 11:00-1:00 p.m at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel , at 13213 SW Freeway

(entrance next to dealership) Topics will include: Threats facing America and how we need to respond, CScope and much more!

A light lunch will be served courtesy of State Representative Phil Stephenson, District 85.

RSVP if you plan to eat or

TxDOT’s Executive Director anchors Regional Infrastructure Conference

Griffing just attend for a headcount (& let me know which it will be) to info@spiritoffreedomwomen.com or call or text President Debbie Fancher at 281-543-3195

The Central Fort Bend Chamber will conduct the Ninth Annual Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference Sept. 12 at the Rosenberg Civic Center. The conference, which will feature TxDOT Executive Director Phil Wilson, is a comprehensive resource for forecasts, technical information and updates regarding developing projects in Fort Bend County. Attendees will receive first-hand information from some of the area’s most respected authorities on water, transportation, public-private partnerships, and economic forecasting throughout the region. Four Professional Development Hours are available to professional engineers, including ethics. The breakfast keynote is Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert, who will give an overview of current and future infrastructure projects that will affect local taxpayers. The luncheon keynote is Wilson, who will discuss how decisions made in the 83rd State Legislature will affect regional and statewide infrastructure projects. Closing keynote is State Senator Glenn Hegar, Dist. 18, who will discuss how the decisions made in the 83rd Legislature will affect Fort Bend County.

AUGUST 28, 2013 • INDEPENDENT • Page 9

News Fort Bend ISD employees celebrate start of school year at convocation 2013

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Meadowcreek Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on Monday, September 16, 2013, 5:00 p.m., at the Quail Valley Utility District Office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, TX 77549. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: Billy J. Moye, Sr., Edward A. Paxton, Merlin D. Hansen, W. David Hamner AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

Harold Snyder

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

Last Year Total tax rate (per $100 of value) Pictured (from left to right) are: Kermit Spears, Chief Human Resources Officer; Dr. Christie Whitbeck, Deputy Superintendent; James Drew, Director of Fine Arts, Grayle James FBISD Board Assistant Secretary, Seeju Dupre, Superintendent’s wife; Charles Dupre, Superintendent of Schools; Elaine Fischer, former teacher of Superintendent Dupre’s; Walter Benavides, Secondary Teacher of the year; Jenny Bailey, FBISD Board Member; Nancy Porter, Chief Communications Officer; and Max Cleaver, Chief Operations Officer.

More than 9,500 Fort Bend ISD employees came together to celebrate the start of the new school year during the District’s Convocation 2013.

Held at Constellation Field and underwritten by the Fort Bend Education Foundation, the event gave FBISD employees an opportunity to reunite with colleagues and friends, hear motivational speeches, and enjoy live musical performances.

Program participants included Charles Dupre, Superintendent of Schools; Andy Ralph, Fort Bend Education Foundation Board President; Susan Hohnbaum, FBISD Board Vice President; and FBISD’s 2013-2014 Teachers of the Year, Johnny DeJesus (Elementary Teacher of the Year) and Walter Benavides

(Secondary Teacher of the Year).

DeJesus and Benavides both reminded staff of their important roles in education. “You are helping set a solid foundation from which students can succeed in the classroom and in life,” said DeJesus. Benavides added that “each day when teachers walk into their classrooms, they have the opportunity to impact students lives and to show how much they care and respect their students.”

FBISD employees also enjoyed performances by the FBISD Drumline, comprised of band students representing all FBISD high schools; Ridge Point High School student Savanna Berry, who sang the National Anthem; and Elkins High School teacher Russ

Clark, who also sang. Bush High School’s Navy JROTC cadets presented the colors.

Keynote speaker for the occasion, Superintendent Charles Dupre, took the opportunity to not only share the District’s Core Beliefs and Committments, but to formally introduce himself to employees. He shared details of his childhood and the path that led him to his superintendency. He also gave special thanks to one of his former teachers, Elaine Fischer, who was present at the Convocation to join in the celebration.

In parting, Dupre reminded employees that they are all a part of one big team, making reference to the African Proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

$ 0.10000/$100 (Adopted)

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

This Year $ 0.10000/$100 (Proposed)

$0 .000/$100 0.0000% $111,249 $0

$113,350 $0

$111,249 $111.25

$113,350 $113.35

$2.10 1.89%

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.

Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The FORT BEND COUNTY L.I.D. #2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on Sept. 18, 2013 @8:30 AM at Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, 16090 City Walk,The Burning Pear Restaurant, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FBISD employees filled the stadium during their Convocation 2013.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of June, 2013 by the 268TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #10DCV-185730 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,356.01 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 1ST, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants Clifton I. Howard and Cynthis J. Howard had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 19, IN BLOCK 04, OF BENCHMARK, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN VOLUME 28, PAGE 22, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS(“ THE PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 5755 SANTA CHRISTI DR., HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77053.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 8Th day of JULY, 2013 by the 268TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #08-DCV-165091 in favor of the Plaintiff - BARRINGTON PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $10,875.95 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 23RD, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendants Clifton I. Howard and Cynthis J. Howard had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 36, IN BLOCK 02, OF BARRINGTON PLACE, SECTION THREE (3), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS(“ THE PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 2003 REDDINGTON ROAD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of June, 2013 by the 215th District Court of Harris County, Texas in cause # 2012-05414 in favor of the Plaintiff - Baker and Associates Plaintiff, for the sum of $23,114.33 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 25th day of July, 2013, 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) - Robert B. Farrar. and Pauline Farrar had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of September, 2013 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 0’ 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: SOUTH MEADOW SEC 1, BLOCK 5, LOT 5, ALSO KNOWN AS 12403 FERN MEADOW DRIVE, STAFFORD, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77477, ACC T.#714001-005-0050-910, DEED PAGE: 2003124012, MAP PAGE: A-056-L ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $113,890.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas Lieutenant S.D.Sayers Deputy Constable #1309

FOR the proposal:

Andre McDonald, Glen Gill, Bryan Chapline

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

None

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

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

Last Year

This Year

$ .12900/$100

$ .12900/$100

(Adopted)

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

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$301,191 $388.53

$316,622 $408.44

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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.

Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011

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Sports Skeeters dodge raindrops and nip Blue Crabs, 7-4 The Skeeters came back for another inspiring win Monday night, topping the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7-4. Sugar Land starter David Pauley shut out the Blue Crabs through six innings, but his gem dissolved in the rainy conditions as he allowed three runs in the seventh inning.

The Skeeters stormed back with five runs in the seventh on a string of six hits, inter-

rupted only by an intentional walk delivered to Travis Scott. It was a bases-loaded single by Jeff Dominguez that brought Dominic Ramos and Michael Rockett home and put the Skeeters ahead at 4-3.

The club pushed across two more runs that inning, claiming a 6-3 lead headed into the eighth.

Relievers Roberto Giron and Gary Majewski extin-

guished the Blue Crabs’ late comeback bids and closed out the contest for a 7-4 win.

The Skeeters battle Southern Maryland in the second game of the series on Tuesday.

No matter how the game goes, numerous charities will be the winners, as fans can bid on Skeeters front office personnel at the first-ever Skeeters Staff Auction.

LEAGUE STANDINGS (8/26/13) Freedom Division W L PCT GB STREAK Sugar Land Skeeters 36 15 0.7006 6W Somerset Patriots 32 18 0.640 3.5 1L Lancaster Barnstormers 27 24 0.529 8.5 1W York Revolution 21 30 0.412 15 1L Liberty Division Long Island Ducks Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bridgeport Bluefish Camden Riversharks

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The FIRST COLONY L.I.D. will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2013 on September 16, 2013 @9:00 AM at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 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 of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

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The Pecan Park Eagle sends its congratulations out to Tal Smith, Deacon Jones, manager Gary Gaetti, and the entire Sugar Land Skeeters organization for a beautiful job well done. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Keep it up, good people!

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;yinâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;yangâ&#x20AC;? of baseball winning and losing have taken up residence in Houston in 2013. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty sure you already know of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;yangâ&#x20AC;? part of this whole picture. So far, through all games of August 13, 2013, the Houston Astros of the American League have the worst record of 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just in major league baseball that they hold this position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theirs is the worst mark in all of baseball.

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Name of person preparing this notice: Patsy Schultz Title: Fort Bend Tax Assessor/Collector Date Prepared: 08/23/2013

ABSENT: None The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

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NOTICE OF TAXPAYERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011

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Westin Homes makes donation to Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

Sugar Land Baptist Church POP Camp gives Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital gifts of appreciation

The children at Sugar Land Baptist Church Power of Praise Camp are on a mission to learn and serve. In the camp the kids learned that Jesus cares how we treat one another. He wants us to be willing and ready to meet the needs of others. They also learned the importance of feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless and caring for the ill. Acting on what they learned, the kids decorated and gifted mugs to show their appreciation to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital staff for their service to patients and the community. They also made activity packages for children to do while they are here in the ER or visiting family members.

Their gifts are truly appreciated for their thoughtfulness and as a reminder of the importance of serving others. Above, Kim Sprague, left, Marketing Coordinator; Kaelyn Bujnoch, Marketing Coordinator; Marcia Barham, Physician Liaison; and Jill Perez, Sugar Land Baptist Camp Leader with the class.

Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon

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The Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection luncheon will be held on Friday, September 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club located at 4800 Palm Royale Blvd. Barbara Gibson of Baytown will offer her spiritual testimony on “Life, The Great Adventure.” A special feature by Shirley Doyle and Doris Darsey who will share some quick craft and decorating ideas that will get you started on your own creations. All women in the Fort Bend area are invited and reservations are necessary and can be made by calling (281) 980-9670 or via email at swhou-cwc@juno.com. Complimentary valet parking is available. Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries (www.stonecroft.org).

Westin Homes, which has made dreams of new home ownership a reality for countless Fort Bend families, is now helping make the dream of a year-round children’s museum in the community a reality.

Jason Golan, president of Westin Homes, has presented a $25,000 donation to The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center: A Very Special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston.

“Giving to this facility is a gift to the future of Fort Bend for generations to come,” says Golan. “It’s our way to giving back to a community that has done so much for Westin Homes.”

Westin Homes will be permanently displayed on a column in the museum’s main entry, explains Tracy Golden, capital campaign manager for the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, who accepted the donation on behalf of the facility. About 15 columns remained unnamed at this time.

Top-level naming opportunities also remain in the museum’s meeting rooms at $100,000 each as well as naming rights for the TotSpot exhibit for $250,000 and the Kidtropolis exhibit for $400,000.

“The response to our fundraising effort has been very encouraging,” says Golden.

“From donations from the likes of Westin Homes to the contributions of families,

Westin Homes President Jason Golan presents a $25,000donation to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, a contribution proudly accepted by the museum’s capital campaign co-chairs (l to r) Rachel Leaman, Charlene Pate and Debbie Fash. every dollar makes a difference.”

After meeting the George Foundation’s $1-million matching challenge grant months ahead of the deadline set by the Foundation, the center is now well on its way to raising funds to meet the first three years of its program and operating costs, adds Golden.

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is scheduled to open in the new Imperial development in Sugar Land in the summer of 2015 in a 10,000-square-foot restored building.

Six primary exhibits, managed as platforms for learning for children birth through 12 years, will focus on childhood questions such as “How Does It Work?,” “Where

Does It Come From?,” and “Can I Solve That?”

“There’s still a long way to go,” adds Golden, noting $1.6 million needs to be raised by the end of 2013 to move forward with the project.

“We need the support of families and businesses from all corners of Fort Bend County.”

Those interested in contributing to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center should contact Tracy Golden at 281-494-0297 or at tgolden@cmhouston.org.

For more information on the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, go to www. fortbendchildrensdc.org.

Also, “like” the museum on Facebook, www.facebook. com/FortBendDiscoveryCenter.

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