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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. P. O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

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

‘Sugar Land has not eased limits on apartments’

SUGAR PLUM MARKET. Presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and Memorial Hermann, the theme for the 15th Annual Market is “Let it Snow.” Shoppers will be treated to spectacular holiday décor, wonderful vendors, and a fantastic weekend of shopping on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre and Convention Center. Proceeds from the Market will benefit local Fort Bend County charities. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, participating vendors, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.sugarplummarket.com or call 281-636-6272. (Left to Right) Members of the FBJSL Sugar Plum Market Committee. First Row: SPM Co-Chairs Sheila Cooper, Pam Spencer, Catherine Kubala, Sherri Ebarb, and Alison Haralson. Second Row: FBJSL President Dana Clement, Stephanie Reilly, Cari Middaugh, SPM Board Liaison Chasity Munn, Monica Henderson, Susanne Hiegel, Ashley Willis, Alisa Tristan, Haley Millis, and Stephanie Van Horn. Third Row: LeAnne Lundy, Jaime Harris, Danielle Hames, Parita Kurian, Jessica Miller, Sarah Kuehl, Cindy Reaves, Reacia Keene, Heather Preng, and Kimberly Hays-Camp. Fourth Row: Jenna Kisner, Shirley Merriett, Shanda Provost, Karla Aranda, Michaela Brady, FBJSL President-Elect Laura Taylor, Katharine Hunton, Brittany Cope, Danielle Noonan, Jaime Stratton, Paula Rimes, Katie Harris, and Laura Preng-Franks. Not pictured: Jill Aycock, Melissa Blackford, Nikki Kokel, Cara Millas, Angela Parker, and Faten Shanar.

Sugar Land keeps tax rate unchanged

By BARBARA FULENWIDER On Sept. 15 Sugar Land council members approved a $237.67 million budget and the same tax rate as last when the approved budget was $324.75 million.

Last year’s budget included the performing arts center and there was a decline in the total value of capital projects this year.

The budget will raise $1,732,066 or 11 percent more in revenues than it did last year.

Of that amount $400,425 is tax revenues that will come from

Opinion on Tax Rate Page 4 new property added to the tax roll this year.

City council also approved a 2015 property tax rate of 31.595 cents, the same as the 2014 rate.

Maintaining the tax rate at the current level allows Sugar Land to fast-track necessary drainage improvements and keeps the current phases of parks bond projects on track without implementing the voter-approved up to one cent per year tax increase

to pay for them.

In June 2015, the Sugar Land City Council approved an increase to the residential homestead exemption from 7 to 8 percent. The use of the homestead exemption to manage residential tax bill growth allows city council to target the tax breaks for homeowners.

The increased exemption is an estimated citywide savings to residents of $229,000 or $11 per year on the average home value of $350,000. The savings are based on the city’s current tax rate of 31.595 cents.

POLICE LIVES MATTER. On Saturday, Sept. 26, Sugar Land residents Diana and Randy Miller, will be donating free James Coney Island Hot Dogs to all Sugar Land Police Officers and their immediate families at the Fall Kids Fest at the Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officers and their families are invited to the free event to enjoy a free meal as a gesture of gratitude for their service to our local community. The Millers recently attended and marched in the September 12, 2015 “Police Lives Matter” five mile walk in honor of local law enforcement. Approximately 10,000 people came out to show support and to donate to the family of fallen Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth.

City council also approved a fee ordinance for a solid waste rate hike of 2.5 percent to $17.23 starting on Jan. 1, 2016. There are no increases to water, wastewater or surface water fees.

The budget was approved by five council members. Harish Jajoo voted no. Councilwoman Amy Mitchell was absent.

By SESHADRI KUMAR Nothing in the city’s Development Code has been changed that removed limits on the size of apartment zoning districts, according to a spokesman for the city of Sugar Land.

Asked to comment on the claims made by Sugar Land resident Diana Miller that the city has adopted development rules that would allow new apartment units with no restrictions on size, City spokesman Doug Adolph said “The Development Code has always allowed ‘urban’ developments like Sugar Land Town Square, a project that is more than 10 years old.

Recent development code updates formalize criteria that developers must meet when submitting Planned Development applications.

“The Development Code now requires planned development (PD) zoning applications to be submitted as either suburban or urban. These designations provide minimum criteria for staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to consider PD applications. The recent updates did not change density, site distances or size of multi-family in PD developments.”

A complete list of the updates is posted at http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/9861.

The citizen group also contended that there were Open Meetings Act violations.

The Development Committee revised the code and recommended action in the form of a letter which City Council “rub-

Fall Kids Fest at the Museum

Meet H-E-Buddy At the Pumpkin Patch Face Painting Photo Booth, Vendors, Butterfly Garden Habitat Plant Sale Brookwood Community Plants

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Shake a shimmy with the Teachers of the Year in Fort Bend ISD at the Education Foundation’s first Annual Sugar Shindig presented by Safari Texas on Friday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, for adults only, are $25/person and on sale now at www.fortbendisd.com/foundation. Enjoy a casual evening (jeans welcome!) of fun and frolic, including a fajita dinner, a dessert auction and dancing to the music of Password. This is camaraderie at its finest as staff from our schools and community members vie for the best cakes made by local bakers. The event is hosted by the FBEF Angels of Education Auxiliary, whose mission is to create community awareness for the Foundation’s Grants to Teachers and Schools programs. Have your cake and eat it too at this shindig! Deadline for purchasing tickets is October 2. Above, Sugar Shakers and FBISD Campus Teachers of the Year (LR): Bonnie Knecht, John De La Cruz, Stacy Vinson, Michelle Nelson-Archer, Sharee Quick, Larry Senegal, Beth Adams and Chris Hetherington.

Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Free Admission

ber stamped, making the Committee fall under Open Meetings requirements,” Miller said Adolph said “The development committee did not oversee code changes. The development committee is an advisory committee to the City Manager and not a regulatory or advising board to the City Council. The development committee is not subject to the requirements of the Open Meetings Act; however, a matrix summarizing comments and feedback from the development committee as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission feedback were created and used throughout the update process.”

The Development Code update process was completed in-house by staff based on input from Planning and Zoning Commission, the development committee, a consultant and City Council. Public hearings were held before Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held eight public meetings, including a public hearing, to discuss the Development Code update prior to making a recommendation to City Council. There were also two City Council meetings and a public hearing prior to adoption of the Development Code.

The city also denied the claim that Sugar Land City Council is further attempting to remove additional apartment limits.

The Land Use Plan recommends that stand-alone multi-

THANK YOU TO OUR SUGAR LAND POLICE OFFICERS Because we appreciate ALL you do for our community! We will have FREE James Coney Island for all Sugar Land Police Officers and their families

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NEWS Ridge Point High School’s Sophia George helps to end hunger

Sophia George, Ridge Point High School senior and Souper Bowl of Caring National Youth Advisory Board member.

Bank and Second Mile MisMost people can recall sion Center, and that service a childhood memory that led to her becoming involved helped shape their lives, mak- with Souper Bowl of Caring. ing them who they are today. After serving on the organizaFor Ridge Point High School tion’s local Youth Advisory senior, Sophia George, mem- Board, she applied and was ories of seeing homeless peo- accepted to the national board. ple along the streets of DownSophia is one of only 13 town Houston have led her to high school students from reach out to the community by across the U.S. to join the helping end the fight against Souper Bowl of Caring’s Nahunger. tional Youth Advisory Board “My family has always (NYAB) this school year. been big on community ser“When it comes to Sophia, vice,” said Sophia. “We were there is an abundance of positaught to be grateful for what tives I can say,” said Jonathan we have and to find opportu- Simmons, NYAB mentor. nities to give to others.”

“She is intelligent, caring, Sophia’s desire to reach out compassionate and cheerful. to the community came at an One moment I witnessed that early age. During morning defines the type of person she rides to the hospital where her is occurred during one of our mother worked, Sophia would Souper Bowl of Caring meetsee a number of homeless ings. While we were having people living on the streets of lunch, Sophia noticed a homeHouston. less man sitting alone. She “They always caught my went over to speak to him and attention,” she said, “and I ended up buying him a meal. never understood why we That act of compassion shows had so much and they had so her true character. She’s a little.” great human being who can From that point on, Sophia brighten anyone’s day.” positioned herself in various While serving on the leadership roles that would al- Souper Bowl of Caring’s low her to make a difference NYAB, Sophia and her fellow in people’s lives. She volun- board members will attend teered with the Houston Food two mandatory conferences

Layaa Raja is flanked by Dr. Charles Dupre, Fort Bend ISD Superintendent and his wife Seeju. Layaa, 15, starting her tenth grade in FBISD, had her debut Bharata Natyam performance at the Kaplan theatre of Jewish Community Center on August 22. After witnessing Layaa’s performance, Dupre appreciated Layaa’s deep knowledge, understanding, and connection with her heritage and her strong belief in its value. He mentioned that, in today’s society, one of the weaknesses that we struggle within our schools and with our children is that many of them do not have their connection with their heritage and history.

hosted by Souper Bowl of Caring at its Houston headquarters, serve as spokespeople for the media and act as ambassadors for the organization, sharing Souper Bowl of Caring with others in their communities while offering ideas on ways to continue growing the movement. The students, considered the next generation of philanthropists and community leaders in training, will lend their voices to the organization’s mission and lead their own communities in the fight against hunger.

Excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the cause, Sophia is already planning a Tackle Hunger football camp for children during the Thanksgiving holidays to help them understand how hunger affects our community, while offering them a fun day of activities. All participants will be asked to donate a nonperishable food item or make a $5 donation to enter the camp. Sophia would also like to invite all high school YES groups to participate in Souper Bowl of Caring this year by hosting events on their individual campuses.

“I feel we all have the power to help end hunger if we pull together,” said Sophia.

In addition to serving on the Souper Bowl of Caring NYAB, Sophia has also been active in numerous campus organizations, including Youth Expanding Services (YES), the National Honor Society and DECA. She also enjoys singing, playing the piano, volleyball and traveling with her family.

After college, where she plans to study engineering, Sophia hopes to one day start her own non-profit agency as a way of giving back to the community.

Thanks to a generous donation from Rama and Sangeetha Gali, family and many friends, the Sugar Land Skate Park has two exciting new skate ramps: a “grind box” and “Jersey barrier”. This truly was a community effort to remember and honor Arjun Gail, who unexpectedly passed away in November of 2014. This $9,000 upgrade brings an exciting new dynamic to the park and allows skaters to further challenge themselves with more advanced skate tricks.

Joe Chesser, Assistant Director of the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department, worked with the Gali family and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation to make these new ramps a reality. The ramps were formally dedicated on September 5, 2015 with nearly 100 family members, friends and city officials present to celebrate the occasion. Included in the attendees were City Council members Harish Jajoo and Steve Porter, Legacy Foundation member John Null, and Parks and Recreation Director Dawn Steph.

In addition, a plaque was installed at the skate park in remembrance of Arjun. The

Sugar Land businesswoman rings the opening bell at NYSE

Paul Roberts II (holding gavel), center, and April R. Roberts to his left.

April Roberts of Roberts Wealth Management in Sugar Land was present on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with Global Financial Private Capital for the Opening Bell ceremony on Aug. 27.

April Roberts represented Roberts Wealth Management as a member of the Global Financial Private Capital (“Global Financial”) advisor network, of which there were 15 advisors present.

“I am thrilled to be representing Roberts Wealth Management as part of Global Financial’s delegation for the Opening Bell ceremony,” said April Roberts.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the great work that our firm continues to accomplish as part of the

Global Financial advisor community, which has grown tremendously over the last several years.”

April Roberts, J.D. is the owner of Roberts Wealth Management, LLC in Sugar Land, Texas. She left her practice of law to pursue her passion of helping others. Her passion found a home in the field of protecting and preserving her clients’ lifetime savings so that they could maintain their standard of living in retirement.

April went to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where she graduated with a B.A. in Communications. Immediately after graduating, April pursued her law degree at the University of Notre Dame. April was an associ-

ate attorney in Atlanta, GA at a large international law firm and a small litigation boutique where her practice included securities regulation, commercial litigation, and construction litigation.

After Hurricane Katrina, April returned home to Mississippi to help her family rebuild. She then practiced law in New Orleans, LA. Finding herself back home, her father, Paul Roberts convinced her to leave her legal practice and join Roberts Wealth Management, LLC. Expanding the firm, April opened the two Houston offices where she carries on the family business with her sister, Summer Roberts. Her Sugar Land office has been in business for over 5 years.

Sugar Land Skate Park gets upgrade in memory of Arjun Gali

Keshava, left, Rama, and Sangeetha Gali with Arjun’s skateboard plaque reads “Act as if what New Territory, who had just loving person, full of imaginayou do makes a difference. It turned 15 shortly before his tion, humor and insight. The does.” (William James). Land passing, was an avid skate new skate ramps represent a a trick for the soul of Arjun boarder, in addition to being tangible way of celebrating Gali and celebrate his free a photographer, drummer, and Arjun’s spirit for many years soccer player. Arjun is also re- to come. spirit!”

Arjun Gali, a resident of membered as a warm and fun-

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NEWS Rosenberg Development Corporation Business Appreciation Luncheon The Rosenberg Development Corporation held its inaugural Business Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday at the Rosenberg Civic Center.

The event, which was facilitated by the Central Fort Bend Chamber, was designed to thank Rosenberg business owners and operators for their investment in the city.

Mayor Cynthia McConathy provided welcoming remarks to more than 120 attendees.

City Councilperson William “Bill” Benton outlined recent beautification efforts by City Council, the Rosenberg Image Committee and its Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate – Keep Rosenberg Beautiful.

RDC Executive Director Randall Malik and Rosenberg Main Street Manager Dan Kelleher presented recognition plaques to Rosenberg businesses that have recently expanded operations, renovated properties or reached milestones, as well as Top-Employer recognitions to private-sector businesses that employ more than 100 people.

Old Main Street Bakery received the Positive Light Recognition for winning the

From left: RDC Longevity Recognition recipient Grant Lane, Lane Aviation; Central Fort Bend Chamber President/CEO Regina Morales; RDC Expansion & Growth Recognition recipient Mike Mercado, Brazos River Provisions/BR Vino; RDC Positive Light Recognition recipient Nicholas Maresh, Old Min Street Bakery; and RDC Executive Director Randall Malik.

Texas Downtown Association’s and distribution, and BR Vino were awarded to Benedettini 2014 People’s Choice Award for recently expanded its wine Cabinetry, Biotics Research, room in Historic Downtown Frito-Lay, Gurecky ManufacturBest Renovation. ing Services, OCuSOFT, Seatex, Fresenius Medical Care and Rosenberg.

A Renovation Recognition Ltd., Si Environmental, Silver Brazos River Provisions/BR Vino received Expansion and was given to Ron and Rosalyn Eagle Distributors and Texana Growth Recognitions. Fresenius Bartee for restoration of the Center. The Longevity Recognibuilt a new location at 2510 BF “Old City Hall” building at 2033 tion was awarded to Lane Aviation, which is celebrating its 70th Terry Blvd. Brazos River Provi- Avenue H. Top-Employer Recognitions year in business in Rosenberg. sions expanded its product line

Second Mile Mission Center announces golf tournament and mammogram event supporting patients in need This October, Second Mile Mission Center is holding two special events for a charity weekend at Sweetwater Country Club that will benefit Pat McWaters Health Clinic, Fort Bend County’s only free medical and dental clinic for uninsured adults.

On Friday, Oct. 16, The Rose is hosting a Me2 Mobile Mammography Clinic. For every three insured women that register to have their annual mammogram at this event, The Rose will donate one mammogram and follow up diagnostic tests for a Pat McWaters Health Clinic patient with no resources. Last year, enough women participated to raise 30 free mammograms for women in need.

On Monday, Oct. 19, teams of four will compete in a charity golf tournament, with a silent auction reception and dinner to follow. Funds raised will help cover the costs of lab tests, supplies and other needs to help patients manage their health.

“The demand for our health care services is growing, especially for people who are having to make choices between paying for food, bills or a doctor’s visit,” said Sarah White, Second Mile’s Executive Director.

Pat McWaters Health Clinic, located inside Second Mile,

Land From Page 1 family no longer be allowed in Sugar Land. Instead, any new multi-family should be integrated with other uses within developments.

The Land Use Plan provides policy guidance based on extensive community feedback that identifies the need to protect single-family neighborhoods and encourage the development of activity centers in appropriate locations.

Excerpts from the proposed update follow: •“Sugar Land will encourage a walkable, bicycle-friendly, compact, mixed-use land use pattern through the establishment of regional activity centers and neighborhood centers.”

•“Establish multiple regional activity centers, that integrate offices, retail, residential, education, recreational and civic venues.”

operates through the volunteer services of doctors, dentists, nurses, dental assistants and others who give their time weekly or monthly to see patients.

Pat McWaters was a longtime volunteer at the clinic who passed away in 2012 from breast cancer. The clinic was subsequently named for her, as a tribute to her devotion to the health and wellbeing of Fort Bend County residents. The clinic is completely funded by donations and grants.

WHAT: The Rose Me2 Mobile Mammography Clinic WHEN: Friday, Oct. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 For every three insured women that register to have their annual mammogram done at our Me2 Event, The Rose will donate one mammogram for a Second Mile female patient that has no resources.

Register at https://www. sentinelanalytics.net/mms/ with the code Me2.

WHAT: Second Annual Pat McWaters Health Clinic Charity Golf Tournament WHEN: Monday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar

•“Require all new multi-family units to be integrated with other uses in a cohesive walkable area. Prohibit new multi-family in single-use development.”

Draft policies that were recently shared with the public are posted at http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/9865 and available for comment.

These policies include guidance on: •developing large- and smallscale mixed-use activity centers; •having a variety of housing options; •being a great place for business to locate; •having a mix of service and destination amenities for residents and visitors; •protecting single-family neighborhoods; •promoting integrated and connected land uses; and •celebrating our history, character and diversity.

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: CHARLEY DIXON, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLEY DIXON AND ALL PERSONS OWNING, HAVING, CLAIMING AN INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION AS WELL AS ANY LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE WHO HAS ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR THE PROPERTY. ADDRESS UNKNOWN. NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being September 28, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on August 10, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-225543 and is styled: Jo Marie Beal v Charley Dixon, Deceased, Unknown heirs of Charley Dixon and all persons owning, having claiming any interest or lien in the property described in this petition, as well as any legal representative who has any right, title, or interest or to the property.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DIOGU KALU DIOGU II, LLM ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. BOX 994 FULSHEAR TX 77441 713-791-3225 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL, REQUESTS THAT DEFENDANTS, WHO ARE ALL PERSONS OWNING HAVING, OR CLAIMING ANY INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION, AS WELL AS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLEY DIXON AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE WHO HAS ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR TO THE PROPERTY NE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN, THAT ON FINAL HEARING PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL HAVE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ENTERED AS SET FORTH HEREIN, THAT PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL HAVE JUDGMENT REMOVING THE CLOUD ON TITLE TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AND QUIETING TITLE IN JO MARIE BEAL, THAT AS SHOWN ABOVE THE PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL’S DEED TO JEFFREY F. DUKE IS VALID, FREE AND CLEAR FROM ANY AND OR ALL ENCUMBRANCES AND THAT PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL’S DEED TO JEFFREY F. DUKE IS VALID, FREE AND CLEAR FROM ANY AND OR ALL ENCUMBRANCES AND THAT PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL HAVE JUDGMENT FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS AND THAT PLAINTIFF, JO MARIE BEAL HAVE ANY OTHER RELIEF WHICH MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE. If this citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said court in Richmond,Texas on this the 11th day of August, 2015.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Ashley Alaniz 281-633-7616 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 19th day of August 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ANGEL A. GONZALES, AKA ANGEL GONZALEZ, ET AL in Cause# 14-DCV-217753 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of October, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 4600000361020907 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND OUT OF TilE NORTH ONE-HALF OF BLOCK 36 OF MAGNOLIA PLACE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 23 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM DORA LUZ GONZALES TO ANGEL GONZALES DATED APRIL 22, 2007 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2007051539 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 24TH day of AUGUST 2015, as the property of ANGEL A. GONZALES, AKA ANGEL GONZALEZ, THE STATE OF TEXAS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,756.42, 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. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 DEPUTY J. ELECKEL #1318 Fort Bend County,Texas

Golf Tournament Committee Chairs: Julia Stoner, Sheila Wright and Susan Waldron.

FBISD Academic Advisory Council calls for new members Fort Bend ISD is seeking business and community members, and parents of students enrolled in FBISD schools to volunteer on its Academic Advisory Council (AAC) for the 2015-2016 school year. The Council works with the Board of Trustees or its designee in establishing and reviewing the District’s educational goals, objectives and major district-wide classroom instructional programs. The Council serves exclusively in an advisory role except for approval of district-wide staff development. The Council consists of campus teachers, support personnel, and administrators, as well as parents, and community and business members.

FBISD is currently seeking the following representatives to serve on the Council: • Two business members • Two community members • One high school parent The AAC meets up to five (5) times a year on Wednesday afternoons at 4:15 p.m. in the FBISD Board Room (located in the FBISD Administration Building at 16431 Lexington Blvd, in Sugar Land). Selections for the Council will be made from a random drawing from all qualified names submitted. If you would like to volunteer on the Council, please contact Isabel Mendez at (281) 634-1812 or isabel.mendez@fortbendisd.com

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 19th day of August 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 106, ET AL vs.

STEVEN R. FOLEY, ET AL in Cause#14-DCV-217943 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of October, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 29950 I 00 I 0100901 LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF GREATWOOD CHARLESTON ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. I811/B AND 1812/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Levied on the 24TH day of AUGUST 2015, as the property of STEVEN R FOLEY, GREATWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $33,961.93, 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 # 106, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24TH day of August, 2015.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 DEPUTY J. ELECKEL #1318 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 19th day of August 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. NI-TEX HOLDINGS, INCORPORATION, ET AL in Cause# 14-DCV-213259 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of October, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 5035030020370907 LOT 37, BLOCK 2, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 678/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 5035030020370907/ 5035030020370).

TRACT 2: GEO: 5035030020380907 LOT 38, BLOCK 2, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 678/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 5035030020380907/5035030020380).

TRACT 3: GEO: 5035030020400907 LOT 40, BLOCK 2, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 678/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 5035030020400907/5035030020400).

Levied on the 24TH day of AUGUST 2015, as the property of NI-TEX HOLDINGS, INCORPORATION MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC., NKI A MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION,THE PROPERTY TAX FUNDING GROUP, LLC, TAX RESCUE II, LLC JPMJ FINANCIAL, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $31,937.55, 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; NORTH MISSION GLEN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT; WEST KEEGANS BAYOU IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, HARRIS/ FORT BEND EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT# 100 AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 DEPUTY J. ELECKEL #1318 Fort Bend County,Texas

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS Missouri City’s first volunteer firemen

By CAROLYN BOWDEN Before the incorporation of Missouri City and Stafford, these two towns had a joint firefighting group.

Volunteers from both towns manned one fire truck which they had bought with money raised at a barbecue in 1940.

Shortly after these two towns became incorporated in 1956, Missouri City organized a volunteer fire department that started with only 22 citizens.

(The first paid personnel were not hired until 1968, but, the volunteers continued to be active.)

These volunteers helped during a time of organization until the new city could take over. The volunteers held fire drills and classes one night each week.

At this time the WKM Corporation had just opened a new plant in Missouri City.

They donated about 85% of the cost of a new fire truck,

Bowden and also use of an old two car garage just outside their plant which they rented to the city for $1.00 per year to use as a fire station.

This garage did not have a restroom which meant the firemen had to cross Highway 90 to use the facilities at City Hall on Orchard Street.

In 1973 the City leased a Porta Potty for the fire station.

The first two fire alarms for

these new volunteer firemen came a month apart but by the time they arrived at the scenes with the fire truck the fires were out.

The third fire alarm was from a small house and this time the SIX volunteer firemen, making the call, successfully put it out with 500 gallons of water.

Efforts to obtain information about how the Missouri City volunteer firemen operated in the 1950’s were not successful.

However, research turned up a similar size Texas town that had volunteer firemen in the 1950’s. It is possible that

Missouri City would have had the same type of program.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Volunteers were required to attend all fire drills and training classes.

Emphasis was stressed that all were to show up for EVERY fire regardless of time of day and type of weather. Part of their work was to participate in the cleaning of all fire equipment when needed.

NOTIFICATION OF FIRES: Location of a fire was called in to the telephone operator. The operator activated the fire siren which was on top of the town’s water tower and notified the fire department of the address.

All volunteer firemen reported to the fire station and either rode on the fire truck or followed the fire truck in their personal vehicles.

Missouri City Volunteer Fire Department in 1965

Fire Department Equipment * First fire truck * Fire Chief Car * First Rescue Truck City of Missouri City NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed BIDS for the construction of Proposed Paving and Drainage Improvement Plans for Park 8Ninety and Cravens Road, in duplicate, addressed to AX County Line Land, LP, will be received at the Sealed Bid Box of the City of Missouri City until 2:00 PM, October 13, 2015 then publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of: IFB#16-062 Pavement Improvements / Park 8Ninety at Cravens Road Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The above described construction will be performed in accordance with plans and specifications and any addenda thereto which may be issued prior to forty-eight (48) hours before the opening of bids. Plans, specifications and bid documents may be obtained at www.civcastusa.com without charge.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held within the conference room at City Hall, City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, on October 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM. All prospective Bidders are required to attend.

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

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) www.bibleliterature.com

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Missouri City’s First Fire Engine 1956 Ford/American LaFrance NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 5th day of JUNE, 2015 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 14DCV-214352 in favor of the PlaintiffWells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, for the sum of $482,997.01 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21st day of August, 201 5, 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)Julie McKellar, Mark McKellar and Internal Revenue Service had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, IN BLOCK 2, OF CINCO RANCH WEST SEC. 17, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREFORE RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2328 A AND B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $439,310.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy J. Eleckel Deputy Constable #1318

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 4th day of August, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 11-DCV-194462 in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen, Section IV Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,775.46 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21st day of August, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Michael Rey Jamison and Vanessa Denise Jamison had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, BLOCK 3, OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION IV, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 22, PAGE 26 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $108,120 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy J. Eleckel Deputy Constable #1318

Let us remember all volunteer firefighters who protected small and medium sized towns for many years. They gave of their time, energy and financial assistance to keep these towns safe from fires.

It is also important to recognize the business owners

that allowed their employees the time to serve as “The volunteers.”

Information and photographs for this column courtesy of Fire Chief Russell Sander.

NEXT COLUMN: (Oct.7)

OPINION

Sugar Land tax vote

By HARISH JAJOO On September 15th, I voted against an effective tax increase for Sugar Land budget for FY 16.

The City received $1.73 Million more than the filed budget, which equates to about 1.7 cents on the current tax rate of $0.31595 per $100 of appraised property valuation.

In addition to the tax cut, I also proposed Sugar Land use the extra revenue to accelerate certain drainage projects in the City. Serious flooding is unacceptable anywhere in Sugar Land and we should move these high priority projects forward.

For this reason, I proposed the City use the extra $1M revenue to facilitate the early start of drainage projects in Sugar Creek and Covington Woods and return the rest of the money to tax payers.

In addition, the scheduled 1-cent tax rate increase to support the park bond projects for FY 17 can also be avoided. Unfortunately, my proposal to lower the tax rate to $0.30895 per $100 of valuation was rejected.

The fact is, it is time for plain, simple talk on the complex issue of property tax rates.

Sugar Land has prospered as a place where people can raise families, tend their businesses, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life.

Yet, our local government is at best ambivalent when it comes to considering a cut in our tax rates, despite a significant and sufficient increase in values to merit one. Frankly, what we need is bold, unapologetic cuts to our property tax rates.

Over the last decade, the value of our properties has increased. More and more people and businesses want to move to Sugar Land because of our excellent quality of life and all the opportunities that our city provides.

This demand has driven the market value of our NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 4th day of August, 2015 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-198883 in favor of the Plaintiff- Hunters Glen Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,578.94 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of August, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Vance K Lane and Vanessa Rose Lane had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 18, BLOCK 5, OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 20, PAGE 8 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $87,340.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy J. Eleckel Deputy Constable #1318

Jajoo homes and our commercial real estate.

We have many examples of houses with an appraised value of $297,000 in 2013 that are now appraised at over $355,000 in 2015.

That is an over 20 percent increase in just two years.

While this could be good news for the property owners, there is a downside – the amount of taxes being levied on these increasingly valuable properties.

This increase also means paying more in taxes; even though the tax rate has technically remained the same.

This is creating extra income for our taxing jurisdictions – whether they need it or not.

Of course, from the government’s perspective, we must also contend with an increased demand for services as the number of people living and working here continues to grow.

As more people move into Sugar Land, we are presented with a greater demand for public services: more local law enforcement, more road repairs and upgrades, more sidewalks, more sewer lines etc. etc.

But I believe that the combination of increasing property value, increasing sales tax, and the overall increase in people buying property (Sugar Land’s population growth itself) has generated enough extra tax revenue to pay for the increase in services.

The only real way to put money back into people’s pockets is with a tax rate cut that takes the increased value of local properties into account.

Fort Bend County did just that, voting unanimously to cut the county tax rate by little less than 1 cent per $100 assessed value.

I was recently asked what we ought to do with any budget surplus.

As a fiscal conservative, I strongly believe that while it is really easy to tighten your belts when times are tough, it takes strong leadership to exercise fiscal responsibility when the economy is good.

Any excess funds should be returned to the taxpayers, and the best way to provide that relief is in the form of a tax rate cut.

After all, it’s their money and we need to give it back to them.

Harish Jajoo was elected to his third two-year term as Single Member District 4 in Sugar Land in 2015. He has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Sugar Land in May 2016.

NEWS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5

Music Magic for Six and Seven Year Old Boys

Music changes the brain and enhances not only cognitive development but also life in general. Why wouldn’t you want the young boy in your life to benefit from music?

With Music Magic, an eight-week music enrichment class for six and seven year old boys, they can!

The Fort Bend Boys Choir, world-renown for their positive, proactive boychoir programs, offers this course which brings music alive through the use of movement, musi-

Walk in Concert with the Fort Bend Boys Choir!

The Fort Bend Boys Choir is gearing up for its 12th walk-a-thon! Called Walk in Concert with the Fort Bend Boys Choir, this walk-a-thon will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. in Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land.

Participants will complete a 3-mile walk and of course, receive a walk-a-thon t-shirt.

Proceeds will help support the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s music programs, including scholarships for young boys in need.

Businesses who would like to support the Fort Bend Boys Choir can contact them for information about becoming a sponsor for the Walk in Concert walk-a-thon. If anyone in the community would like to help through a pledge or by participating in the walk-athon, call the choir office at (281) 240-3800 for details.

You can also find more information about this event on the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s website, www.fbbctx.org, or even their Facebook page.

Walk in Concert and make a difference in the lives of these talented young boys.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on August 10th, 2015, by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #09-DCV169167 in favor of the plaintiff – Quail Run Community Improvement Association, plaintiff, for the sum of 6,432.16+++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 1st, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Linh N. Ly had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 23, BLOCK 12, SECTION 1, OF QUAIL RUN, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 14, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 8631 QUAIL HILLS DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

cal games, singing and other child-centered activities. Boys learn about pitch matching and rhythm awareness in addition to developing large muscle coordination, increased focus and better musicianship.

No auditions are necessary – just a love of music and singing!

Serving as Music Magic director is Francesca Rushing, currently a music specialist for Fort Bend ISD. For this 19th season of the Music Magic program, the class will meet on Tuesday

evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., beginning September 29th and ending December 1st at the First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City.

The cost for this course is only $80 and boys will receive a free Music Magic t-shirt once classes start. Classes are limited in size so please call the choir office at (281) 2403800 to pre-register or visit their website at www.fbbctx. org.

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on Aug 3, 2015 in cause numbered 08DCV-167462 styled First Colony Community Association, Inc.. vs.

Nasir Merchant, in which a judgment was rendered on Mar, 18 2009 in favor of First Colony Community Association, Inc. for the sum of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Nine Cents ($9460.09); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on Aug 19, 2015 and will on Oct 6, 2015 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Nasir Merchant to and in the following described Real Property: LOT TWELVE(12)IN BLOCK TWO(2), OF PLANTATION BEND,SECTION THREE-C (3-C), AN ADDITION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1540/B OF THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,SUCH PROPERTY HAVING A COMMON ADDRESS OF 2431 PLANTATION BEND DR. SUGAR LAND, TX The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR, MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: OCT 6, 2015 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on Aug 3, 2015 in cause numbered 12-DCV-165498 styled New Territory Residential Community Association, Inc. vs. Qiming Li AKA Oiming Li and Xiaosha Wang, in which a judgment was rendered on Mar 5, 2013 in favor of New Territory Residential Community Assoc, Inc. for the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve Dollars and Forty Nine Cents ($24,912.49); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on Aug 31, 2015 and will on Oct 6, 2015 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Qiming Li aka Oiming Li and Xiosha Wang to and in the following described Real Property LOT 12 IN BLOCK 4, OF WILKIN’S CROSSING, A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1103/B AND 1104/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

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

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on August 5th, 2015, by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #11-DCV189083 in favor of the plaintiff – The Vicksburg Community Association, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of $10,473.91++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 1st, 2015, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Leonard Harris and Genetha Williams had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 18, BLOCK 4, OF SEDONA CREEK SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 2185/B AND 2186/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 3234 WOODS CANYON COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on August 3RD, 2015, by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV218549 in favor of the plaintiff – Quail Run Community Improvement Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $10,310.63+++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on August 21st, 2015, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Theresa Sheppard had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 36, BLOCK 14, OF QUAIL RUN, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS THEREOF RECORDED UNDER PAGE NO. 30 VOLUME NO. 22 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS; 16314 CLAY PIGEON COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of New Territory Residential Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR, MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: OCT 6, 2015 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH

Members of the Rotary Club of Rosenberg are selling tickets for the club’s Seventh Annual Gun Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund the club’s Dictionary Project. Some of the club members preparing for the event include front row, from left, Phil Hamman, Ginger Johnson, Tom Stavinoha and Enrique Ramon.

Second row: Darren McCarthy, President Hugh Conway, Bradley Stavinoha, Mary Servantes, Hurley Johnson, Charles Wells and Gary Finch. The drawing will be held Oct. 14. To purchase tickets, call Tom Stavinoha at 979-793-4313 or Phil Hamman at 281-342-5342.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 5th day of August, 2015 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 14DCV -214517 in favor of the PlaintiffBriargate Community Improvement Association, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,209.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 20th day of August, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Vivian D. Hunter and Elmer Hunter had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 70, BLOCK 3, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 18, PAGE 6 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $78,010.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 29th, 2015, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #13DCV-206666 in favor of the plaintiff – North Mission Glen Estates Homeowners Association, plaintiff, for the sum of 4,142.45++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on August 21st, 2015, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Isaac S. Achobe had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 1537/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 8218 ASH GARDEN COURT, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 29th day of July, 2015 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14DCV-213942 in favor of the Plaintiff - Canyon Gate At Cinco Ranch Homeowners Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,684.29 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 11TH day of August, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three, Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Erik Anderson and Michaela Anderson had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 20331 MEMORIAL PASS DRIVE, KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77450, ALSO KNOWN AS CANYON GATE AT CINCO RANCH, SECTION 5, BLOCK 4, LOT 9 (THE “PROPERTY”) ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $203,050.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 5th day of August, 2015 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 14DCV -216217 in favor of the PlaintiffBriargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $$3,653.71 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 21st day of August, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Alfred French and Jeanetta French had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 , BLOCK 11, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 9, PAGE 7 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $104,520.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy P. Crowell Deputy Constable #1338

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy J.Eleckel Deputy Constable #1318

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-15-49 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, GRANTING TO V.F WASTE SERVICES, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-15-49, approved on the third and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on September 21, 2015, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/Maria Gonzalez City Secretary CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on July 10th, 2015, by the County Court at Law 3, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #08-CCV-037125 in favor of the plaintiff – Federated Financial Corporation of America, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 79,686.78++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 28th, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Zorislav Z. Ceuric had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: AN UNDIVIDED 24.8026% INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF M.N. BROWN SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 258, PAGE 544, OF DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THAT BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ZORISLAV Z. CEURIC BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED MARCH 7, 1994 AND RECORDED FOR RECORD UNDER FILE NO. 9417656, VOL 2634, PAGE 2491 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 2007 HIGHWAY 90A, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

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

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 4th day of August, 2015 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 14DCV-219741 in favor of the Plaintiff Briargate Community Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,898.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 19th day of August, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Michelle R Thompson and Daniel Thompson had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of October, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 floor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 13, Block 3, of Briargate, section 6, a subdivision of Fort Bend County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded at volume 18, page 6 in the map or plat records of Fort Bend County, Texas ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $84,530.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County Texas BY: Deputy J. Eleckel Deputy Constable #1318

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Lake Pointe Sugar Land $491,475 3/3.1/2

Anita Milne Sugar Land•Beewood Glen•4/2.5/2

SOLD

$214,500 $214,500

Price Reduced

Telfair SL • $774,900 • 5/4.1/3 1610W

Meadows Place • Dorrance • 5/2/2

Houston • Parkglen • 3/2/2

$89,900

SOLD

Richmond • Manor • 4/2.5/2

Sugar Land•Brush Meadow• 3/2/2+Study

$219,000 Meadows Place•Sturdivant•3/2.5/2

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Price Reduced

Sale Pending

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www. fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 16-027 – TERM CONTRACT FOR TREE REMOVAL, PLANTING AND WATERING Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office.

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

BID 16-028 – CONSTRUCTION OF JESKE ROAD BRIDGE OVER FAIRCHILDS CREEK A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 9:00AM (CST). The prebid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public.

Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 16-026 – ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

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

$196,500 SOLD

$214,500

$178,000

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SIDEWALK REHABILITATION PROJECT

Legal Notices

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office.

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

BID 16-029 – CONSTRUCTION OF SPRING GREEN BOULEVARD EXTENSION A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 9:30AM (CST). The prebid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

SOLD

City of Missouri City Notice of Public Hearing September 23, 2015 Notice is hereby given for a Public Hearing to take place at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Missouri City to be held on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall-Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489 for the purpose of considering whether the building or structure located at 12623 Vitry Ln., Houston (in Missouri City), Harris County, Texas 77071 is substandard. The property is owned in fee by Alba Urias, 12623 Vitry Ln., Houston, Texas 77071. The property is more particularly described as follows: Lot Seventy-two (72), in Block Six (6) of Replat of Fonmeadow, Section Three (3), Patio Homes, an Addition in Harris County, Texas, According to the Map or Plat thereof Recorded in Volume 308, Page 66 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas.

The property is in violation of numerous city ordinances, some of which may create health and safety problems to the neighbors and the general public. Ordinance violations existing on the property include damaged structural members, defective roof, gutters, and downspouts, the property is open to entry by unauthorized person and property is not in good repairs or structurally sound. Therefore, the subject structure is deemed by city officials to be a substandard structure as provided under Article XI, Substandard Structures of Chapter 14 of the Missouri City Code of Ordinances.

City officials recommend immediate repair, vacate, removal or demolition of the building or structure located at 12623 Vitry Ln., Houston (in Missouri City), Harris County, Texas 77071.

The owner of this property is to appear at this public hearing and show cause why such building or structure located at 12623 Vitry Ln., Houston (in Missouri City), Harris County, Texas 77071 should not be declared to be a substandard building or structure and why the owner should not be ordered to repair, vacate, removal or demolish the building or structure. Additionally the owner will be required to submit at the hearing proof of the scope of any work that may be required to comply with Article XI, Substandard Structures of Chapter 14 of the Missouri City Code of Ordinances and the time it will take to reasonably perform the work.

Any lienholders or mortgagees may appear at the public hearing and make comments.

Submitted by: /s/Kirk Allen Building Official, Missouri City, Texas

NOTICE TO BIDDERS STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Street Rehabilitation Project CIP PROJECT NUMBER: ST1602 LOCATION OF WORK: Throughout the City of Sugar Land Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2015 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions regarding this bid, contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SMITHVILLE DEMOLITION

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2015-29: SMITHVILLE DEMOLITION BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. October 8, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered A mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Sugar Land Regional Airport, 12888 Highway 6 South, Sugar Land, TX 77498 Contractors will meet in the Terminal of Sugar Land Regional Airport; Operations staff will escort contractors to the site entrance off State Highway 6.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 21st day of May, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. ITS MY BUSINESS, INC. in Cause# 14-DCV-215840 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6TH day of OCTOBER, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: R 57877 A TRACT OF LAND BEING 3.455 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN THE ANDREW NORTHINGTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 65, LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING OUT OF THE 9.225 ACRES DESCRIBED IN CLERK’S FILE NUMBER 2008126265, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: THE 1.00 ACRE TRACT IN CLERK’S FILE NUMBER 2009077179, THE 3.77 ACRES IN 2009080483 AND THE 1.00 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN CLERK’S FILE NUMBER 2009091946 ALL RECORDED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 3RD day of SEPTEMBER,2015 as THE PROPERTY OF ITS MY BUSINESS, INC., to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,892.12, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3RD day of SEPTEMBER ,2015.

R.L. RAMIREZ,CONSTABLE, PCT. 1, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By PEDRO SOTO Deputy

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project CIP PROJECT NUMBER: ST1603 LOCATION OF WORK: Throughout the City of Sugar Land Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2015 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions regarding this bid, contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS OWNING, HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION AS WELL AS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANK LEWIS, DECEASED, SIMON LEWIS, DECEASED, LUVIOLET LEWIS, DECEASED, FANNIE LEWIS, DECEASED, KATY LEWIS AKA KATIE LEWIS BURNLEY, DECEASED, CHARITY LEWIS WILLIAMS, DECEASED, NATHAN LEWIS DECEASED AND KATHERINE K WOODS, DECEASED, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE WHO HAS ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR THE PROPERTY, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being September 28, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on July 29, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-225272 and is styled: Diana Gordon Offord, Winter Gordon Jr., and Joyce Stein, V. Tom Lewis Ill, Boby Gordon Walls, Bessie Lewis AKA Bessie Petty Lewis, Helen Randle and Ken Davis, all Persons Owning Having, or Claiming any Interest or Lien in the Property Described in this Petition, as well as The Unknown Heirs of Frank Lewis, Deceased; Simon Lewis, Deceased; Luviolet Lewis, Deceased; Fannie Lewis, Deceased; Katy Lewis, AKA Katie Lewis Burnley, Deceased; Charity Lewis Williams, Deceased; Nathan Lewis, Deceased; and Katherine K. Woods, Deceased and Legal Representative who has any right, title or interest in or to the property.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DIOGU KALU DIOGU II, LLM ATTORNEY AT LAW P 0 BOX 994 FULSHEAR TX 77441 713-791-3225 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF’S DIANA GORDON OFFORD AND WINTER GORDON JR. REQUESTS THAT DEFENDANT’S, BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN, THAT ON FINAL HEARING PLAINTIFF’S DIANA GORDON OFFORD AND WINTER GORDON JR. HAVE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ENTERED AS SET FORTH, THAT PLAINTIFF’S DIANA GORDON OFFORD AND WINTER GORDON JR. HAVE JUDGMENT REMOVING THE CLOUD ON TITLE TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AND QUIETING TITLE IN PLAINTIFF’S, DIANA GORDON OFFORD AND WINTER GORDON JR. HAVE JUDGMENT FOR ATTORNEYS FEE, EXPENSES, COSTS, AND ANY OTHER RELIEF WHICH THEY MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE. lf this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 14th day of August, 2015.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Vanessa Vasquez 281-341-3754

City of Missouri City Notice of Tax Revenue Increase The City of Missouri City conducted public hearings on September 17, 2015 and September 21, 2015 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the City of Missouri City from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 7.96 percent.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised last year at last year’s tax rate of $0.565000 for each $100 of taxable value was $27,549,456.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.544680 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $27,732,232.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.544680 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $28,151,522.

The City Council of the City of Missouri City is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be held on October 5, 2015 at City Hall, Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 PM.

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In observance of National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 13, Quail Valley Elementary School students invited their family’s matriarchs and patriarchs to enjoy lunch with them in the school’s cafeteria. The event gave grandparents an opportunity to spend time with their grandchildren, meet the students’ teachers and friends, and make their presence felt on the campus. Student Jordan Galbreath was happy to have her grandmother, Sharon de Souza, join her for lunch.

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 2015 on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 12:15 p.m., at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

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

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

G. Justice

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

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

Last Year $ 0.445/$100

This Year $ 0.435/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.010/$100 -2.2472% $513,511 $562,278

$0 $513,511 $2,285.12

$0 $562,278 $2,445.91 $160.79 7.0364%

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.

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. 137 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2015 on Monday, October 12, 2015 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.

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 139 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2015 on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10:00 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. Brindley, J. Ross, C. Malone, and S. Weaver

FOR the proposal:

G. Clayton, M. Wagner, 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:

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.

This Year

$ 0.430/$100

$ 0.420/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.010/$100 -2.3256% $367,509 $405,630

$0 $367,509 $1580.29

$0 $405,630 $1,703.65

$123.36 7.8062%

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.

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

Last Year* $ 0.440/$100

This Year* $ 0.410/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.030/$100 -% $640,074 $697,081

$0 $640,074 $2,819.10

$0 $697,081 $2,860.98

$41.88 1.4856%

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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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The BLUE RIDGE WEST M.U.D. will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2015 on October 5, 2015 at 6:00 PM at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

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

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

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)

This Year

$ .41000/$100 $ .42500/$100 Adopted Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value

$ .01500/$100

Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-)

3.65%

Average appraised value

$84,887

$93,076

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

$16,977

$18,615

Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead

$67,910 $278.43

$74,461 $316.45

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

Texas Mutual Pays $225 million in dividends to qualifying policyholders Texas Mutual Insurance Company, a policyholderowned company, recently began distributing $225 million in dividends among approximately 40,000 policyholders, 647 of which are in Fort Bend County.

Based on each company’s premium size, loss ratio and history with Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, dividends reward loyal policyholders who share the company’s commitment to preventing workplace accidents and helping injured workers get well and back on the job.

As part of this year’s dividends, Texas Mutual will distribute $2,795,222 in dividends to 647 Fort Bend County policyholders, pumping money into the local economy.

“Fort Bend County employers are very grateful to be rewarded for their dedication to safety practices in the work-

place through Texas Mutual’s fantastic dividends program,” said Steve Hoffman, chief executive officer at Hoffman Insurance. “These benefits create a positive impact for local businesses so they can successfully continue their operations and maintain employment.”

This is the 17th consecutive year the board has voted to distribute policyholder dividends, bringing the total to $1.8 billion. The company has paid the majority of that total – over $1 billion – since 2010.

“Texas Mutual’s policyholder owners greatly contribute to the success of the organization by keeping their workers’ compensation losses low, “ said Bob Barnes, chairman of Texas Mutual’s board.

“We value that contribution and are proud to recognize it year after year with dividends that help Texas employers control their costs even further.”

Texas Mutual President and CEO Rich Gergasko said the dividend distribution reflects a deep commitment that the company and its policyholder owners have made to Texas.

“Texas Mutual partners with our policyholder owners throughout the year to help them keep their workers safe and costs low,” Gergasko said. “These dividends are a tangible representation of that year-round commitment.

We appreciate the unique relationship that we have with our customers and know that this money goes back into our state’s economy to help employers build their businesses for the future.”

Gergasko noted that while Texas Mutual has awarded dividends each year since 1999, they are based on performance and therefore are not guaranteed. Additionally, dividends must comply with Texas Department of Insurance regulations.

Stafford gets Circle K convenience store

$38.02 13.65%

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

By BARBRA FULENWIDER For the first time in a decade, Stafford will add a new retail facility to the town’s retail area that is on a two-mile stretch between Staffordshire/ Stafford Road and Present Street.

At their Oct. 16 meeting, council members gave unanimous approval for a specific use permit to the developers of a Circle K convenience store with eight pumps for fuel sales. It will be located at South Main and Avenue E at 2915 and 2939 South Main.

In a letter to Stafford’s zoning administrator dated Aug. 12, Circle K president, Karen Mitchell said, the convenience store is expected to sell

“well over” more than $2 million in merchandise and food annually and will employ between 15 to 20 people at the South Main Street location.

She also said Circle K is proposing higher development standards by adding a mansard roof to the fuel canopy structure and connecting the convenience store and column support of the fuel canopy with stucco and stone cladding.

Circle K plans to increase the landscaping along South Main from 15 feet to 20, which with recent improvements to U.S. 90A, would create a 30-foot landscape buffer between the street and the building.

Mitchell said the company will double the number of shrubs required around the perimeter of the site, and screen the dumpster enclosure with a masonry wall. Landscaping around the wall will be added “if desired.”

When asked if council has continued to work on landing a major name grocery store in the city, Mayor Leonard Scarcella said, “We have nine grocery stores now but they aren’t a Kroger or H-E-B. We have a Walmart with a nice grocery store in there, two grocery stores on Avenue E and others but until you have a major name grocery store a lot of people will say you don’t have one.”

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. 136 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2015 on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:45 a.m. at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

Imperial Redevelopment District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2015 on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at noon at Imperial Sugar Plant, 198 Kempner Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Sugar Land, Texas, 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

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

FOR the proposal:

B. Little, D. Parmer, P. Shah & M. Joyce

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

AGAINST the proposal:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

PRESENT and not voting:

(None)

ABSENT:

C. Partin

ABSENT:

T. Stubenrouch

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.

This Year*

$ 0.500/$100

$ 0.430/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

-$0.070/$100 -14.0000% $0

$0

$0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0.00 0.0000%

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*

$ 1.100/$100

$ 1.100/$100

(Adopted)

(Proposed)

$0.000/$100 0.0000% $0

$0

$0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0.00 $0.00

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. * 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.

* 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.

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Fall Kids Fest at the Museum, Sept.26

HEB Pumpkin Patch Bring the entire family out for a fun filled, FREE outdoor event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land on Sept 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Great Grow, Inc, a 501(c)3 charitable

organization, supporting organic school gardens, along with H-E-B and H-E-Buddy will present a Pumpkin Patch adventure and a food tasting.

Learn all about the importance of our pollinators to our food supply, view a living bee hive, tour the museum butterfly garden, learn to raise endangered Monarch butterflies in your own back yard! There will be an array of vendors including a Habitat Plant sale featuring plants from Treesearch Farms and the Brookwood Community.

The Great Grow, Inc. sponsors an annual school garden competition and donates $500 to each participating school to be used for the implementation of their garden. The gardens must be organic, incorporate rain harvesting and composting.

This year’s participating schools include Middle Schools: David Crockett, First Colony, Elementary Schools: Arizona Fleming, Barbara Jordan, Highlands, Lakeview, Mission Bend, Mission West, Oyster Creek, Ridgemont, Townewest, Walker Station.

For more information on the Fall Kids Fest or to volunteer, visit www.TheGreatGrow.com or call Diana Miller at 713-724-3113.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land is located at 13016 University Blvd, just north of Highway 59 in the Telfair neighborhood.

FILM REVIEW: Black Mass

Before we get too far into the mess of the “Black Mass,” I have to make an admission.

After attending movies at the local AMC’s for 20 plus years, I bought a AMC STUBS card which entitles me to re-fills of popcorn and soft drinks, and I can build up reward points for every $100.00 I spend. Wow, what a deal; how did I possibly hold off all these years!

The pressure was too great.

As I was paying for my popcorn and soft drink, Shotanya said with a friendly smile “… hey, you come in here all the time, and you still don’t have a STUBS card?”

The public attention and verbal thrashing served up by this cutie 20 year-old was overwhelming. And the whole scene was witnessed by Ryan H., the General Manager who has known me for years, and this is our second AMC together; she got a promotion.

I had an email from AMC within minutes.

And before I could say “ We hope you enjoy the show,” I was texting to 242424 so I wouldn’t miss any messages that AMC wants to cram down my cell phone. What a country!

“Black Mass” is the story of James “Don’t Call Me Whit-

ey” Bulger.

The plot began in 1975 in South Boston where Whitey; dang it, I’m sorry, Jimmy, was a hometown hoodlum.

Mr. Bulger broke out of the pack because he became a secret informant for the FBI in exchange for the Feds staying off his back and out of his business of selling drugs, extortion, vending machines, intimidation, pay-offs and the occasional murder.

James Whitey Bulger was brilliantly played by Johnny Depp; I hardly recognized Depp.

The Bulger character’s make-up and prosthetic forehead are legendary and please note his changing, stringy hair as the film progresses through the 80’s and 90’s.

To me, Depp’s accent and body language prompted the Jack Nicholson character Charley Partana in “Prizzi’s Honor” (1985). That’s a good thing.

Overall the acting by a superb cast was the best thing about this movie; however, the costumes and set designs are also splendid, and took me down memory lane when those 1975 wide ties and wild wallpaper were vogue.

I had a couch in the same

material as the wall covering in the first kitchen scene. Just saying.

Keep an eye on the cool Cadillacs that were favored

by Whitey and the boys. Notable performances: Benedict Cumberbatch as State Senator Billy Bulger; Joel Edgerton as FBI Agent Connolly; Jesse Plemons (Todd in “Breaking Bad”) as a young gangster; Corey Stoll (Congressman Peter Russo in “House of Cards”) as a U. S. Attorney and last but certainly not least Kevin Freakin’ Bacon as an FBI chief.

Bacon’s performance wasn’t that great, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I’d seen Kevin Bacon with my own eyes.

The script was a disaster; the story was difficult to follow and wasted all that noteworthy acting and cinematography. I didn’t identify or empathize with any character.

The show was not fun and did not merit appreciation.

Whitey Bulger was a punk, and I didn’t care if he lived or died.

And that’s the hero, folks.

Huge disappointment. Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 84.

Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

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