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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

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

Exchange Clubs ‘Give a kid a flag to wave’ Left, Parker Villarreal and Kallee Clayton were exited to receive the American flags given to them by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land at the Fort Bend County Fair Parade on Friday.

Right, Ravon and Raelyn Sanders happily waived the American flags given to them by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land at the Fort Bend County Fair Parade on Friday.

Below, The Exchange Clubs of Sugar Land, Fort Bend and Rosenberg distributed over 15,000 American flags along the Fort Bend County Fair parade route Friday. Exchange is a National Community Service organization which promotes the Prevention of Child Abuse, Development of Youth, Americanism and Community Service. To find out more about and how Exchange Clubs serve the community join their weekly breakfast meeting every Wednesday, 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. at Sweetwater Country Club or visit www.ecsl.org. PHOTOS BY SUE LOCKWOOD.

Sugar Land receives petition to repeal parts of development code The City of Sugar Land received a copy of a petition to repeal Ordinance No. 2014, a document adopting the current Development Code.

Per the requirements of Sugar Land’s City Charter, a copy of the petition with the earliest dated signature was submitted on Sept. 23.

Submission of all petition signatures must be filed with the City by Nov. 6.

The referendum petition process allows citizens to submit a petition to repeal all or part of

an existing ordinance, and, if City Council fails to do so, hold an election to approve or reject the ordinance.

A petition must be signed by people who were registered voters on the “Initial Petition Date,” in a number equal to or greater than 30 percent of those voting in the last city election.

Read more at http://www. sugarlandtx.gov/index. aspx?NID=497.

Zoning regulations included in Ordinance 2014 cannot be repealed by petition or referen-

dum.

Other chapters of Sugar Land’s Development Code will be removed if Ordinance No. 2014 is repealed, including sign regulations and design standards.

A legal review of the petition is underway to determine the full impacts of the petition on Development Code chapters one, three, four, five and 10 that provide regulations for subdivision and design standards, street improvements, vested rights, signs and more.

Speakeasy party

Attorneys against truancy court seek criminal investigation

By SESHADRI KUMAR Attorney Deron R. Harrington, along with attorneys Susan H. Soto and Carole Stewart Anhalt, has filed a petition with a Fort Bend County District Court to “Commence a Criminal Investigation surrounding Truancy Program in Fort Bend County.”

The legal filing entitled, ‘Petition to Immediately Commence a Court of Inquiry,’ outlines probable cause that government actors associated with Fort Bend County and Fort Bend ISD “have committed numerous criminal offenses against the students of Fort Bend ISD and Dennis Parmer, Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Executive Director and Stacy Bynes plan the the State of Texas to maintain a music with Board President Martin Nicholas (kneeling), while David Smith and Jay Robinson “school to prison pipeline” for of Anson Aviation inspect a shipment of “refreshments” for the Nov. 5 Speakeasy Party at Anson Failure To Attend School. They include the criminal offenses Aviation Hangar. For tickets go to www.slheritage.org. See story on Page 3. of aggravated perjury, tampering with government records, simulating legal process, record of a fraudulent court, abuse of official capacity, and official oppression, Harrington said.

“It is estimated that since Fort Bend ISD developed the tactics of ‘file first, ask questions later’ over 40,000 students lacked the criminal culpability to be charged with FTAS but yet were subjected to a ‘guilty until proven innocent’ system. This is a classic loss of individual ethical considerations in an effort to perpetuate widespread joint organizational fraud,” Harrington said.

According to Harrington, “The probable cause evidence establishes that all criminal offenses were undertaken to perpetuate a modern-day Kangaroo Court system, called the Fort Bend County Truancy Court.

Fort Bend County and Fort Bend ISD jointly funded the Fort Bend County Truancy Court.

This Kangaroo Court operated as an extension of the Fort Bend

County Juvenile Probation Department with oversight by the Juvenile Justice Board of Fort Bend County. Such board is comprised of nearly all of the judicial officials in Fort Bend County. The probable cause evidence includes a very brave current Fort Bend County employee who voluntarily came forward to report these potential violations of the law and who holds detailed knowledge of the activities within the Fort Bend County Truancy Court.”

Harrington said, “I have taken appropriate legal action in an effort to protect our citizens and to end very real corruption.

I cannot witness criminal acts by government actors that result in oppression of our most vulnerable citizens and not take action. This legal action was not undertaken in haste nor is my participation driven by malice but deep personal and ethical conviction.”

A “Court of Inquiry” is a criminal proceeding authorized by and whose proceedings are governed by Chapter 52 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Art. 51.01(a) provides that upon a finding of probable cause that an offense had been committed, a district judge acting as a magistrate may request that the presiding judge of the administrative judicial district appoint a district judge to commence a court of inquiry.

The petition has been filed in the court of District Judge Brady Elliott.

The petitioners have virtually accused all the judges, including Elliott, district attorney’s office, county commissioners, juvenile probation department, and Fort Bend ISD officials.

The petition leaves the impression that virtually there is no honest elected or appointed

officials, (may be barring some FBISD trustees, sympathetic to the cause) of the petitioners who allege that the Fort Bend Truancy Court is illegal and unconstitutional.

As Elliott himself has been asked to recuse because of his alleged conflict of interest, and even the administrative judge has been asked to recuse, it remains to be seen who will act on the petition to initiate criminal investigation.

Asked for his view, Harrington said, “Normal disqualification and recusal procedures apply to a Court of Inquiry. Beyond that I have no comment.”

Would Elliott recuse himself, appoint an independent inquiry commission or throw out the petition remains to be seen.

This demand for criminal investigation is independent of the civil proceedings already pending in the same court.

Is there a new evidence that goes beyond the previous lawsuit challenging the legality of the truancy court?

Harrington said, “While the subject matter is related to the civil matter, it is an entirely separate legal proceeding dealing with specific potential criminal acts by individual actors. All of this is outlined in the petition. (which runs into 544 pages .)”

The gist of the complaint is that an FBISD police officer ‘manufactured’ sworn affidavits, without actually appearing before a notary, in producing the a failure to attend complaints against truant students.

The notaries are implicated in notarizing the documents without the actual presence of the officer. To put it mildly, the petition paints everybody associated with the truancy program as conspirators with an intent to violate the law.

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NEWS

Champs named at American Legion Battle of Barrels Contest

PLAQUES TO THE WINNERS – Jimmy Zamora, commander of Sugar Land American Legion Post 942, presents plaques for first place chicken and second place barbecue entries at the second annual Battle of the Barrels barbecue contest in Sugar Land last Saturday. “Got Meat” team members Johnny Nieto, Vanessa Garrett, Nathan Garret [l to r] and Yolanda Gomez spent all day preparing their prize winning creations.

Four Fort Bend County resi- barrel-shaped grill. They must part of their team spirit.

A fine team of cooks led by dents triumphed as outstanding also do all the barbecuing onbarbecuers when their team, the site and under supervision of the Larry Zepeda took second place for chicken barbecue.

“Got Meat Cooks”, emerged as judges during the all-day event.

The third place rib barbecue “This means there is lots of champions at the Sugar Land American Legion Post 942’s sec- opportunity for family fun,” team consisted of Ricky Salinas, ond annual battle of the barrels said Zamora. “Our legion hall Carmen Linares, David Tovar, barbecue event last Saturday at grounds end up filled with rela- and Paul Torres. Last year they tives, kids, neighborhood resi- took first place in ribs and, acthe post’s legion hall.

“These ladies and gentlemen dents, and even passersby who cording to Linares, intend to recapture the crown next year. really stood out from the crowd,” simply want to enjoy the fun.”

The American Legion is a The Got Meat Cooks champisaid post commander Jimmy Zamora. “They swept to the onship team consisted of Johnny nonpartisan, not-for-profit orgatop, taking first place in barbe- Nieto, Nathan Garrett, Vanessa nization maintained by its grassroots involvement in American cued chicken and second place in Garrett, and Yolanda Gomez.

Also creating great barbecue life. It provides an honest voice ribs. They really did great, and the judges loved tasting their cre- were last year’s champions, the for veterans in Washington. The Camo Cookers, who took first American Legion stands behind ations.”

The post’s battle of the barrels place in ribs. As usual Colt the issues most important to the barbecue contest is unique in that Doyle, Erik Zepeda and Abigail nation’s veterans’ community each team is required to cook Zepeda wore camouflage fa- and provides loving support to their barbecue in a traditional tigues under their cook aprons as fellow Americans.

Stafford police chief Bonny Krahn retires

By BARBRA FULENWIDER Stafford Police Chief Bonny Krahn is retiring this week after 42 years as chief.

“I’m not aware of anybody who comes near me on serving as long as I have as chief in one city,” Krahn says.

It all started when Krahn was 12 years old and his family moved to Stafford from Kennedy, Tx, where he was born.

In 1970 at age 21, Krahn joined the Stafford Police Department when there were three patrolmen and one chief. He initially learned his job by riding around town with another patrolman.

A year later when a former Stafford mayor and Leonard Scarcella ran for the mayor’s seat, Krahn said three of the patrolmen and the chief quit the police department because they knew they’d be fired if the former mayor won the election. Scarcella won but for three months Krahn was the only policeman in Stafford.

From 1971 to 1973, Krahn was promoted to sergeant and in 1973 was named chief. Before this, Krahn said he quit high school in his senior year and soon after completed his GED and continued on learning everything he could about policing.

He attended the FBI school, seminars, college classes and conventions. He started adding to his eduction right out of high school and gained a significant education, said Mayor Scarcella.

Krahn also married in 1972 and he and his wife have a daughter and two sons. They moved to Needville from Stafford and about a year ago he and his wife, Chris, built a home in Fulshear to be closer to their grandchildren.

When asked what his proudest accomplishment is over the 42 years as chief, Krahn said, to have survived 42 years as a chief.

“The experience has all been good. Being here 42 years and just being able to survive in a political environment is a major accomplishment.

During his long tenure as chief, the Stafford Police Department grew to 49 patrolmen and 30 other personnel. As chief, Krahn set the agenda for the agency, developed general orders for it and gave it direction.

He also “fought” for his budget, organized, planned, administered and directed the entire operation.

“You have a lot of very good people that assist you with it.

I have help from my assistant chief, captains and sergeants,

Bonny Krahn who are the front line supervisors. A lot of people up and down the chain of command make things run smoothly.”

He said one day the mayor told him he would be over a newly formed fire department. “I told them I don’t want a fire department. The mayor said, ‘Bonny you don’t understand. You have the fire department.’”

Krahn not only built and oversaw the city’s police department but also its fire department.

Since being over the fire department, Krahn said, “I have worked with four fire chiefs and I’m very proud of the fire department.

The fact that they have brought it up to the standards to achieve an ISO rating is outstanding when fewer than 100 fire departments in the entire nation have an ISO rating.” What that rating does is lower homeowner insurance premiums so everyone wins.

Krahn went on to say that between volunteers and part-time fire department employees, “we have 90 people and I’m also over our emergency management coordinator, health inspections and a fire marshal,” the chief said.

“Council and the mayor have always been highly supportive of us as long as the funding and need are there. Over the years I have gotten the equipment and personal needed.” He added that when he and the mayor have disagreed on an issue, they would discuss it and “get things worked out for the betterment of the community.”

After retirement, he and his wife plan to travel to see the different points of interest in the U.S. They will also work together to decorate their new home and “spoil the grandchildren and then send them home.

“I served 42 years and it’s all been good. To see the departments grow to the extent they have is unbelievable to me. I’d like to thank the community, the mayor and council members.

“The community as a whole has always supported us. I have had some wonderful people to work with, which has made my job a lot easier,” said Stafford’s longest and favorite police chief.

“Things that stick out during his tenure,” Scarcella said, “is managing the police department and really taking it from just a police department to building it into a police department, EMS and fire department with more than 150 people. And he built it all from scratch. That’s something few people can do.

“Taking it from where it was to where it is now – he did a terrific job. His safety departments have always been commended for outstanding service. They have the respect of Stafford citizenry and we haven’t had any problems like we read about in other parts of the country.

“He will be sorely missed.

Nobody will step in and do what he has. I’m not sure any police chief with one officer has turned that into what it is today. His attributes are unmatched and unparalleled across this state,” Scarcella said.

Community Park renamed in honor of Tony Becerra City Council voted in favor of renaming Community Park in honor of local World War II veteran, Tony Becerra on September 15, 2015.

A lifetime resident, Becerra is a community leader, local businessman, and former City Councilor.

On September 03, 1925, Antonio G. Becerra was born to Jose and Severa Becerra.

He was raised in Rosenberg and attended Rosenberg High School.

After being drafted by the United States Army to serve in World War II, he was assigned to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, 28th Infantry Division, and was captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge. He spent five months as a prisoner of war before he and three others escaped.

Upon his return to the United States, Becerra focused on his career in Rosenberg, working as an insurance agent, barber, bail bondsman, and dancehall owner.

Striving to make a difference in the community, Becerra served as a precinct judge and consistently supported efforts to register voters. Serv-

Becerra ing on Rosenberg City Council from 1992 to 2005, he remained a dedicated servant to the public.

City Councilor Jimmie J. Peña said. “Mr. Becerra has always contributed to the welfare of the community. We need leaders and we’ve found leaders. Mr. Becerra is a leader.”

Becerra’s community involvement often took a handson approach when it came to helping those in need. His family recalled many occasions where his desire to help others was felt within the community.

“When he was a barber he would help the community church by cutting the hair of the priests free of charge. As a life insurance agent, there were many times he would pay for his clients who could not afford to make their monthly payments,” Becerra’s son, Anthony said.

“He was constantly helping the poor and immigrants who needed help. Tony Becerra has truly been a blessing to many people and he is a man who never forgot where he came from.”

The park is located at 2000 Avenue A in Rosenberg. Residents can visit the five acre park to enjoy picnic tables, grills, a playground, and a covered basketball court.

For more information about this and other park amenities, contact the City of Rosenberg Parks and Recreation Department at: (832) 595-3960.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

NEWS CarMax opens in Richmond, Fort Bend County times of crisis.

CarMax associates recently volunteered with the organization by helping portion meals for delivery, stock non-perishable items for the food pantry, sort clothes and organize storage areas at the clothes closet.

The CarMax Foundation also awarded a $10,000 grant to T.W. Davis Family YMCA to fund the YMCA Outreach program that provides at-risk youth access to after-school and summer programs at no charge.

The CarMax Foundation has granted more than $25 million on behalf of associates across the country since 2003.

“At CarMax, our associates

care deeply about where we live and work, and we continue to make it a priority to support our communities,” said David Marrero, location general manager of the Richmond CarMax. “We are excited to announce the opening of our newest store here in Richmond, Texas and look forward to serving customers with the easy, nohaggle CarMax experience.

“CarMax was founded more than 20 years ago to fundamentally change the way car buying is done. We make the process more ethical, fair and transparent by offering a nohaggle, no-hassle experience and an incredible selection of CarMax Quality Certified

vehicles.

“In addition, we stand behind our vehicles with a 5-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a Limited 30-Day Warranty.”

CarMax customers can shop for nearly every make and model at our stores or online at carmax.com, with prices clearly listed for each of our nearly 50,000 vehicles nationwide.

“CarMax also takes the hassle out of selling your car by offering fast, commitment free appraisals – we’ll buy your car, even if you don’t buy ours.

Shopping at CarMax is truly the bright side of car buying,” Marrero says.

Take a trip back in time as you step into a pop-up 1920’s speakeasy for the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation’s fall fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5. You’ll have the password as you enter Anson Aviation at Sugar Land Regional Airport for libations, fine fare, music and maybe a friendly game of chance at the casino. Expect surprises as entertainment pops up throughout the evening.

“This is our first event that recognizes a past time in our nation’s history,” said Executive Director Dennis Parmer. “The board thought a pop up speakeasy offered a chance to kick up our heels to celebrate our inaugural fundraiser.”

Sterling McCall Automotive Group is the presenting sponsor and individual tickets are $35. Sponsorships are still available by calling 281.494.0261.

Tickets are available online at www.slheritage.org .

Event proceeds will help make possible the future Heritage Museum in an historic Imperial Sugar building on U.S. 90 at Main Street.

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation’s mission is to preserve the history of Sugar Land and create its future Museum. Visit www.slheritage.org for more information.

mously approved the interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County regarding the Save the Bell truancy program.

Despite a vehement opposition to join the Save the Bell program by Trustee Dave Rosenthal at last week’s board meeting, the agreement was approved.

County Commissioner James Patterson and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Matthew Dobbs explained the program to the school board.

Last week, Fort Bend Commissioners Court approved funding for the program.

The school administration recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement regarding the Saved by the Bell program for one year to avoid disruption of the current system that address truancy issues.

As required by legislation passed during the 84th Legislative Session, Fort Bend County must develop and approve a “truancy plan.” “ For the past three years, FBISD has collaborated with Fort Bend County in an effort to address truancy through the Saved by the Bell program,” according to the administration.

The goal of the Saved by the Bell program is to apply pro-active casework management strategies together with meaningful sanctions in order to address truancy issues and ultimately reduce delinquency.

The Fort Bend County Civil Court will act as the central filing location for truancy citations specific to FBISD. The 2015 Texas Legislature made changes to truancy procedures affecting all districts. As a result, FBISD is working with Fort Bend County to revise current practice.

The County shall assign six juvenile case workers to FBISD to address relevant issues.

These case workers will

with the school truancy officers, counselors, and community resources to address the social factors behind truancies.

FBISD agreed to fund the case workers for the court in the amount not to exceed $240,000.

“The Saved by the Bell Program, along with restructure of the District internal processes related to student absences, has resulted in a decline in students who receive truancy complaints. Our goal is to continue on the path forward to reduce truancy in our community,” the administration said.

Rosenthal last week went on a tirade against the Fort Bend County Truancy Court and Save the Bell program. He described the proposed agreement with the county as a bad deal and said the truancy court was “undemocratic,” echoing the allegation contained in the lawsuit against the truancy court.

‘It is time to cut the ties (with the county)’ and spend the money better elsewhere, he said.

Rosenthal suggested that the district should refer the truancy cases to the respective Justice of the Peace court as required by state law.

The past requirement that complaints be filed in multiple courts hampered the District’s ability to ensure continuity with regard to consequences and follow up with students.

The partnership with Fort Bend County would allow for all students in FBISD to work with one civil court making systems and processes more streamlined for families and staff, the administration said.

Rosenthal perceived an implied threat and said “Our job is to prevent the referrals. I don’t want to be consistent ( in referring all cases to one court).

I want to change,” Rosenthal said.

CarMax, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in Richmond, Texas, located at 21939 Southwest Freeway.

The Richmond store is CarMax’s sixth store in the Houston area.

The store is more than 50,000 square-feet, occupies more than 15 acres and stocks more than 300 used vehicles.

In celebration of the store opening, CarMax donated $5,000 to Rosenburg-Richmond Helping Hands, Inc. Richmond CarMax associates selected this nonprofit for its dedication to providing area residents with food, clothes and basic necessities during

joins Save the Bell program Step back in time to celebrate ByFBISD SESHADRI KUMAR work as liaisons to coordinate Fort Bend ISD board of and provide follow up with the Sugar Land’s Heritage trustees on Monday unani- judicial system, and will work

The Brown Foundation lends support for Cullinan Park Cullinan Park Conservancy recently acknowledged receipt of support from The Brown Foundation towards implementing their Master Plan for construction and capital improvements at the Park. The Foundation’s trustees authorized a substantial grant, which will assist in matching The George Foundation’s grant awarded earlier this summer.

“The announcement was met with both excitement and determination to transform Cullinan Park into a premier natural park for residents and visitors throughout the region,” said Conservancy President Ann Hamilton.

She noted that this gift is significant because of The Brown Foundation’s financial assistance in 1989, when the Houston Parks Board acquired the land. This latest grant brings the foundation’s contributions to approximately $1 million.

Developments for Cullinan Park have been moving along swiftly, most recently with the unanimous affirmative vote by the City of Sugar Land City Council on September 15 to annex the Park into the City’s ETJ. Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park at Oyster Creek (aka Cullinan Park) consists of 754 acres, west of Addicks-Howell Road, just north of Sugar Land Regional Airport on Highway 6.

Cullinan Park Conservancy was created in 2010 to advocate for, enhance and protect the natural beauty of Cullinan Park. For more information or to get involved, visit www.cullinanparkconservancy.org.

First United Methodist Church opens concert season The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City will open its new concert season on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The program title: “Will You Marry Me? A Celebration of Weddings” presented by the Music Ministry at FUMCMC will have a special appeal not only to those who are thinking about upcoming weddings, but also those who are curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a wedding. This program will cause you to remember, to laugh, to anticipate, but most of all to appreciate the sacred moment that is a wedding. The program will be held in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., cross street, Murphy road.

Handicapped parking available and greeters will be at the door to welcome and offer programs. The concerts are always free to the public, although love donations accepted. For more information, call 281-499-3502 or email FriendsoftheArts@ comcast.net.

Houston mayoral race comes to Sugar Land Salt and Light Biblical Citizenship Ministry is hosting a Houston Mayoral Debate in the Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel (13223 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land) on Monday, October 5th beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a Meet-and-Greet. The Debate will begin at 7 p.m. Each candidate will have time to introduce themselves and then take questions from the audience.

The next Houston Mayor will impact the work and living communities surrounding Houston by the policies implemented. This has been very apparent in the last year with the HERO ordinance. Non-residents of Houston cannot vote in the election, but we can have an influence with those who will. Please join us on Monday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m to meet and ask questions of the candidates whose leadership in Houston will affect Sugar Land, Missouri City, and Stafford.

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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

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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GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 3, 2015; 8 a.m - 12 p.m.

Covington West Subdivision (multiple residents); Entrance is on Greenway Dr. near the intersection of Eldridge & W. Airport in Sugar Land. Items: Boat, trailer, electronics, fishing equip, baby/kids clothes, ladies clothes, household items, home interiors.

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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, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-15-49 approved on 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

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-15-50 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 0.95 OF AN ACRE OF LAND FROM R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT; DESCRIBING SAID 0.95-ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-1550 approved on second 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

City of Missouri City

OPINION

Mayor rebuts councilman’s case for tax cut Sugar Land Mayor James A. Thompson responds to an opinion piece by Councilman Harish Jajoo published in these columns last week.

By JAMES A .THOMPSON As the mayor of Sugar Land, I have rarely, if ever, felt it necessary to respond to an article written by a member of our City Council. When the prudent financial management of Sugar Land and the actions of City Council is called into question, I feel compelled to set the record the straight.

I was disappointed in the “Sugar Land tax vote” column that appeared in the Op-Ed section of this paper last week.

Quite frankly, the tenor of the content was not accurate and many of the points made were misleading.

Municipal finances can be a complicated topic, even for some of our elected leaders.

The budget we recently approved was the product of more than a year of extensive planning and workshops that involved every member of City Council. It was our goal to ensure we are meeting service levels expected of our community, including a number of new projects intended to keep our City safe and address amenities approved by voters.

By keeping our tax rate flat, we were able to speed the implementation of $52 million in drainage improvements over the next few years that will prevent dangerous flooding in residential areas. The acceleration of these projects was promoted by other members of the city council.

The flat tax rate also avoids a voter-approved tax increase that was anticipated in 2017 to fund new parks and trails. We

told voters we’d use increased valuations to minimize the 3 cents they approved to fund these projects, and we’ve done just that.

In last week’s “Sugar Land tax vote” column, there was a comment that the county lowered its tax to provide relief to taxpayers; however, the councilman failed to provide the necessary context to understand the county’s decision.

My colleague is well aware that Fort Bend County lowered their tax rates to avoid a roll back election, but that fact was conveniently omitted from his article.

Successful rollback elections force cities and counties to go back to their effective tax rate and refund all taxes collected higher than the effective tax rate, a very expensive option for taxpayers.

So Fort Bend County had to lower their tax rate to get just under the rollback rate.

By the way, their tax rate is still 7.66% above their effective tax rate, while Sugar Land is less than that at 7.26%.

The reality is that Sugar Land City Council did in fact provide tax relief to our citizens by approving an increase to our homestead exemption.

This is the most effective way to address increased valuations because it provides the relief directly to homeowners while maintaining revenues from commercial taxpayers.

We’ve worked very hard to grow our commercial tax base, which funds important City services and keeps our residential tax burden low. I am very proud of the fact that we have one of the lowest tax rates in the state of Texas. In just over a decade, we have seen more than $2 billion in commercial capital invest-

The purpose of annuities

ORDINANCE NO. O-15-51 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A 2.12-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY AS A SPECIFIC USE: PLACES OF ASSEMBLY; PROVIDING LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND CONDITIONS ON SUCH SPECIFIC USE; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-1551 approved on second 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

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-15-52 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING REGULATIONS IN PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 95; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-15-52 approved on second 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

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-15-54 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING REGULATIONS IN PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 96; ADDING 8.48 ACRES OF LAND TO PD NO. 96; DESCRIBING SAID 8.48 ACRES OF LAND; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-15-54 approved on second 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

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Brandon Arns, left, Jared Jameson, Bill Jameson and Derek Finley 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

Thompson ment added to our property tax rolls as corporations and developers have expanded, constructed improvements or relocated to Sugar Land, also bringing with them thousands of jobs. More than 15 corporations from the 2015 Fortune 500 lists have a significant presence in the City of Sugar Land.

Sugar Land has achieved its sustainable, strong local economy through aggressive, focused efforts that create new wealth and jobs.

As a regional employment center with more than 63,500 jobs, the City is home to highprofile regional and international corporations housed in over 25 million square feet of commercial space.

In fact, I expect to announce in the next few weeks one of the most significant economic development agreements in the history of our City. Negotiation of this landmark agreement would not have been possible with the adoption of Mr. Jajoo’s philosophy on the tax rate.

It’s unfortunate that I have been forced to respond to comThrough the past 30 years, annuities have become complex financial instruments that attempt to incorporate elements like life insurance, investments and variable payments into one supposedly simple product. Unfortunately, the result is more often an obscure vehicle that is more subtraction by addition than vice versa.

The original purpose of annuities was to provide income that would last for either a defined period or a lifetime. This allowed consumers to shift the risk of losses to annuity companies, rather than bearing it themselves. For example, if the annuity paid the owner $5,000 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

ments regarding budgetary actions that have been managed in the most fiscally conservative and prudent manner. It’s especially frustrating given that the person making these comments offered no substantive alternatives during the many hours we spent going over every detail of our budget with a fine-tooth comb. If Councilman Jajoo would like to lower the tax rate, then he needs to identify programs and projects in the budget to cut. He has been asked on many occasions to do this, but has been silent on where these cuts would occur. If there was room for cuts, those ideas certainly could have been offered during our five weeks of budget workshops – he offered none.

Let me sum this up in plain, simple talk that everyone can understand. Mr. Jajoo offered a one-time tax reduction of about $35 per homeowner instead of offering to fund important projects and services that affect the safety and quality of life of our citizens. And next year, the City Council would need to raise the tax rate to a higher level to fund the voter approved park projects.

We have made promises to the public that we will fund projects we have been told are important to our quality of life – drainage, parks, public safety, etc.

We have done so with fiscal responsibility while providing tax relief through the homestead exemption; and our actions have been guided by our financial management policies.

We continue to deliver these projects while having one of the lowest tax rates in the state. a year, then that payment stream would continue regardless of market performance.

If instead you invested your assets and withdrew $5,000 every year from the earnings, your payment stream may be in jeopardy if your investments don’t perform.

But there were fundamental problems with early annuities.

First, if you chose a lifetime payment and died the next year, you paid a large premium for only one year of benefit. Also, traditional annuities do not offer protection against inflation.

This means that over time, your payment stream will not have the same buying power it did at the beginning.

To address these issues, annuity companies developed alternate riders and products that could be added to policies to fit consumers’ needs. A variable annuity allows you to invest your assets to increase payments and guarantee some death benefit for your heirs.

Problem solved, right? Not exactly.

The annuity company isn’t providing you with these benefits freely. Also in the contract are administrative fees or M&Es (mortality and expenses). These fees can range anywhere from 0.35 percent to more than 3 percent annually, with most tending toward the higher end. Once you add in mutual fund managers and rider fees, you could be paying 4-5 percent. If you surrender the policy, surrender fees will cost up to another 7 percent.

Annuities do have a purpose – they are a method of transferring risk to the annuity company. But when other features are added to this product, annuities can lose their meaning and become a huge cost burden for owners.

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NEWS FBISD approves designs for new schools featuring 21st century learning concepts The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved schematic designs for two of the District’s newest elementary schools during a called meeting on September 21, 2015. Approval of the preliminary designs means the selected architectural firms will continue into their final design process.

During Monday’s meeting, trustees approved schematic designs submitted by architectural firm PBK for Elementary School 49 in Harvest Green and Elementary School 50 in Grand Vista, submitted by Huckabee.

IBI Group, selected to design Elementary School 48 in Sienna Plantation, will present schematic designs for possible approval at the next Board meeting on September 28. All three of the schools are currently scheduled to open for the 20172018 school year and will be funded through the 2014 Bond Program. The District expects to recommend contractors for Board approval in May of 2016.

Designs for the three schools were all created under recently revised FBISD Elementary Education Specifications, which were also formally adopted during the September 21 meeting.

These specifications will guide designs for all future elementary schools and additions, and call for schools to be built to accommodate 850 students with classrooms organized into grade level groups and clusters. Core spaces will be sized to accommodate 1,000 students so that the school can be expanded to accommodate future growth.

The process to revise the FBISD Elementary Education Specifications began in April of 2015, with the 2014 Bond Program team conducting stakeholder meetings to gather information about FBISD current practices and programs.

The program team also received feedback from the FBISD Board of Trustees during August and July workshops, and incorporated this feedback into the final specifications.

“As Fort Bend ISD designs and builds future schools, it is imperative that we consider the needs of the next generations of learners,” said FBISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre.

“We want our schools to truly inspire learning. With that in mind, the newly revised Elementary Educational Specifications include 21st Century Learning Concepts to encourage creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.”

One example of a 21st Century Learning Concept is a design that will promote inspira-

tion, play, and discovery. To incorporate this concept into future schools, libraries in the new FBISD elementary schools will be designed as a school hub and as a place to create content, rather than only a place to consume content. In addition, FBISD will incorporate “maker spaces” at all grade levels to ac-

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

commodate collaborative and creative activities.

During the September 21 meeting, the FBISD Board of Trustees also approved 2015 updates to the District’s Facilities Master Plan. The plan, originally adopted in April of 2014, set the framework for future planning based on student en-

rollment projection data, campus capacity and facility condition. The updated plan reflects changes to the District’s feeder pattern structure and attendance boundary changes approved in January 2015, as well as the most recent enrollment projections provided by PASA, a leading demographic firm.

Fort Bend ISD Board approves 2015-16 tax rate; Overall tax rate remains at $1.34 per for sixth year The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved the District’s tax rate at a called meeting on Monday, September 21, keeping the overall tax rate at $1.34 per $100 valuation for the sixth straight year.

The overall tax rate includes $0.30 for Debt Service, which will go toward voter-approved principal and interest in prior and future bond debt, and $1.04 to fund Maintenance and Operations, which includes funding for salaries, utilities, fuel, and day-to-day operations for the seventh-largest school District.

At $1.34, the District’s overall tax rate is much lower than

most of FBISD’s peer districts.

“Through higher property values, sound fiscal management strategies and prudent planning, Fort Bend ISD intends to absorb the entire issuance of $484 million in bonds within the current tax rate. This is a commitment we made to voters as part of the 2014 Bond Program, and a commitment we plan to uphold,” said Steve Bassett, Chief Financial Officer for Fort Bend ISD. On June 15, 2015, the FBISD Board of Trustees approved a $729.7 million budget for 201516 that included funding $580.4 million for maintenance and

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

operations (M&O), $102.6 for debt service, and $46.7 million for child nutrition.

Funding for the M&O budget comes from State of Texas and local tax collections based on student enrollment, the local tax base, and the tax rate.

Though the 2015-16 M&O budget reflected an 11.5% increase in property values of the District, the increased property taxes benefit the debt service fund, and not the M&O fund.

In addition, because of the state’s funding formula, the revenue per student is only increasing by 1.75% in the General Fund.

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

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The First Tee enables Fort Bend students learn golf, core values, and healthy habits

Registration is underway for women golfers to participate in the Texas Tee Invitational at Quail Valley Golf Course, Oct. 10 and 11, benefitting The First Tee of Greater Houston at Quail Valley program.

Proceeds from the annual tournament, hosted by The Quail Valley Ladies Golf Association, go to furthering the QVLGA’s work with The First Tee program. Through the program, local kids ages 7 to 18 can learn core character traits, healthy habits and the basics of the game of golf.

The First Tee is a worldwide youth development program that uses golf as a mechanism to help youngsters understand and implement the Nine Core Values, plus the Nine Healthy Habits.

The Nine Core Values are: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. The 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

Nine Healthy Habits are: energy, play, safety, vision, mind, family, friends, school and community.

Fees are $175 per person for the two day eclectic tournament on the beautiful, funto-play El Dorado Course.

Registration includes goody bags, giveaways at each hole, mulligans, contests, breakfast, lunches, appetizers and live entertainment as well as a raffle and silent auction.

Individuals who would like to support The First Tee, but aren’t playing in the tournament, are invited to be a sponsor, and to join the festivities at the Quail Valley Golf Course club house after play on Saturday. There will be live music by “Reuben”, a silent auction and raffle featuring some impressive prizes and great appetizers, along with a cash bar.

To sponsor, sign up as a two person team, or volunteer email texasteeqv@gmail.com for more information.

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

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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FORT BEND REAL ESTATE For All Your Real Estate Needs Call Arlene Rolsen CRS, Realtor

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Sienna Plantation MC•$769,500•4/4.1/3 34TT

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

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

$214,000

Reduced

Meadows Place•Sturdivant•3/2.5/2

1326LP

Price Reduced

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 15, 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 16-031 – PRINTING AND MAILING OF VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS 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 16-029 – 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.

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

Sale Pending

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Falcon Landing, Section 1, at the intersection of Bay Hill Boulevard at Eagle Crest Drive to add “Do Not Block Intersection” signs, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Psencik Road, from FM 2977 to Boothline Road, to set the speed limit at 45 mph, Precinct 1.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

SOLD

$196,500 SOLD

$214,500

$178,000

FBPOM Garage Sale

FBPOM, a non-profit support group, www.fbpom.org, for parents and guardians raising multiple birth children will host a garage sale, rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 10 Parkway United Methodist Church 5801 New Territory Blvd, 8 a.m - 11:30 a.m. What you will find: Infant, Toddler, Children and Adult Clothing and Shoes; Infant & Toddler TOYS, Push Toys, Ride-Ons; Baby Items: Bottles, Bibs, Sippy Cups, Feeding utensils; Cribs, Bedding, Mobiles, Nursery items; Strollers, Car Seats, Bouncy seats, Exersaucers; Maternity Clothes; Play-yards, bassinets, swings; Potty chairs, High Chairs, Gates, Baby Proofing; Nursing Aids, Pillows, Pumps; Books for children and adults; Household items (Kitchen, Bath, Dining and Living); Electronics; and much more.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 for Grand Mission Sec. 1 Partial Replat No. 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

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

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS REHABILITATION OF 2.0 MG FIRST COLONY ELEVATED STORAGE TANK 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: Rehabilitation of 2.0 MG First Colony Elevated Storage Tank CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA1503 LOCATION OF WORK: Settlers Way Boulevard, 1/8 mi. north of Texas Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.

CivcastUSA.com or documents may be purchased for $125.00 in the office of the Project Engineer: Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc., 2925 Briarpark Drive, Suite 275, Houston, TX 77042.

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 22, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Cane Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

For questions contact Norman F. Scholes, P.E., at Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc., nscholes@vandewiele-eng.com or by phone (713) 782-0042 no later than 5:00 p.m.

Friday October 16, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sienna Ranch Road North, Phase 6 Street Dedication, Precinct 2.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REZONING FIVE (5) ACRES ADDISON AVENUE AND U.S. HIGHWAY 59 WITHIN TELFAIR DEVELOPMENT FOR A NEW AND USED CAR DEALERSHIP City Council Public Hearing: 6:00 p.m., October 20, 2015, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, to hear all persons interested in the proposed rezoning of approximately 5 acres from Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan to Planned Development (PD) District Final Development Plan for New and Used Car Dealership with Service Center (non-collision repair) located at the northeast corner of Addison Avenue and U.S. Highway 59 within Telfair Development.

Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos,” City Council Meeting, no later than Friday, October 16, 2015.

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Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk 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 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 22, 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 16-030 – CONGESTION MITIGATION/TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS: A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-bid 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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SIDEWALK 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: 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

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NEWS Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital gets Rotary, ROTC join in clean up operation Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award

The Oyster Creek Rotary Club joined forces with the Dulles High School ROTC to clean up Cartwright Road in Missouri City last week. Over 30 bags of litter were collected. This is the 21st year for the cleanup as one of Oyster Creek Rotary Club’s community service projects. L to R – First Row: Charlie Adaway, Karis Law, Arlet Reyes, Jaymarie Cortes, Keyla Hernandea, Kazuma Sakamoto, James Lynch, and Frank Haines. Second Row: Arthur Pace, Mike Baker, Torai Talati, ROTC leader and Rotarian Doug Hawn, Michael Reed, and Andrew Wittmann. (Not shown Community Services Chair James Thurmond.)

FILM: Everest This movie should be named “Everest� because it’s all about the majestic mountain and man’s seemingly compelling aspiration to conquer it. Mount Everest is considered the highest mountain peak; it’s located in Nepal. 29,029 feet above sea level. Baby, that’s cold.

And Director Baltasar Kormakur, originally from Reykjavik, Iceland, has created a spectacular piece of art in this man-versus-nature ďŹ lm, and a stunning presentation of stark reality and breath-taking cinematography.

The opening texts explain that mountaineer Rob Hall (Jason Clarke) from New Zealand has become quite successful in climbing Everest and in 1996 led a group of 13 up the great mountain.

Some were experts while others were willing to pay $65,000 for a death-defying experience.

This movie is based on that Rob Hall expedition.

After appropriate character development, the climbers ascend the mountain to established base camps in order to take the needed time, up to three weeks, to get their bodies conditioned to the altitude so they can go “where humans are not meant to live.�

The back story on the making of this ďŹ lm is that Kormakur wanted his actors to know and feel the bitter cold and blinding snow of Everest in order to produce realism and fear and respect by the audience.

Bravo, Mr. Kormakur, you kept me on the edge of my seat with all ten ďŹ ngers tightly interlaced and hands locked together.

I did not want to fall o that mountain and go down a gorge that seemed endlessly deep.

Hey, why are you so scared, Larry H., you were in a comfortable chair in Theatre #12?

Did I mention that Theatre 12 is a 3D IMAX? That’s the way to see this ick. The camera shots will take you to the edge of treacherous crevasses and close-ups of the human struggle when the oxygen is preciously low and deadly frost bite of the feet and nose are a mere slow breath away.

The actors were pawns to be moved up and down the slopes of Everest, and those performances were adequate, but, once again, this show is about the mountain and the consequences of attacking Mother Nature at Her peak.

Pun intended.

Josh Brolin, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Hawkes, Michael (House of Cards) Kelly, Keira Knightley, and Robin Wright – solid cast and will help sell tickets, but this is a ďŹ lm by Baltasar Kormakur.

Throughout this movie, I had two recurring thoughts: 1. There’s no way I would ever, ever try something like

climbing up the side of an icy mountain, and 2. I think I know this story. And sure enough, one of the Rob Hall group has written a book and a TV movie was been made

in 1997, and I now remember seeing it and was fascinated.

Intense is an understatement.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 90 Larry H. www. larryhmoviereviews.com

Memorial Hermann leaders, physicians and sta celebrate Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. “We are pleased to recogMemorial Hermann Sugar months and during the same Land Hospital has received period achieve 75 percent or nize Memorial Hermann Sugthe American Heart Asso- higher compliance with ďŹ ve ar Land for their commitment ciation/American Stroke As- of eight Get With The Guide- to stroke care,â€? said Deepak L. sociation’s Get With The lines-Stroke Quality measures. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., national “Getting this recognition is chairman of the Get With The GuidelinesÂŽ-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement a testimonial to the hard work Guidelines steering commitAward. The award recognizes we put in on a daily basis for tee and Executive Director of the hospital’s commitment our patients right from the Interventional Cardiovascuand success in ensuring stroke emergency department to the lar Programs at Brigham and patients receive the most ap- stroke oor,â€? says Dr. M. Fais- Women’s Hospital and Propropriate treatment accord- al Khan, M.D., D, ABSM, di- fessor of Medicine at Harvard ing to nationally recognized, rector, Neuroscience Program, Medical School.

For providers, Get With The research-based guidelines Memorial Hermann Sugar based on the latest scientiďŹ c Land. “Stroke patients coming Guidelines-Stroke oers qualto Memorial Hermann Sugar ity-improvement measures, evidence. “Our mission is to advance Land can rest assured that they discharge protocols, standing orders and other measurement health in our community by will get the very best care.â€?

These quality measures tools. Providing hospitals with providing safe, high quality care,� said Greg Haralson, Sr. are designed to help hospital resources and information that Vice President, CEO, Memo- teams provide the most up-to- make it easier to follow treatrial Hermann Sugar Land. date, evidence-based guide- ment guidelines can help save “Being recognized by the lines with the goal of speeding lives and ultimately reduce American Heart Association/ recovery and reducing death overall healthcare costs by American Stroke Associa- and disability for stroke pa- lowering readmission rates for tion tells us that we’re on the tients. They focus on appropri- stroke patients.

For patients, Get With The right path toward meeting that ate use of guideline-based care for stroke patients, including Guidelines–Stroke uses the goal.�

To receive the Silver Plus aggressive use of medica- “teachable moment,� the time Quality Achievement award, tions such as clot-busting and soon after a patient has had a hospitals must achieve 85 per- anti-clotting drugs, blood thin- stroke, when they learn how cent or higher adherence to ners and cholesterol-reducing to manage their risk factors all Get With The Guidelines- drugs, preventive action for while still in the hospital and Stroke achievement indica- deep vein thrombosis and recognize the F.A.S.T. warntors for at least 12 consecutive smoking cessation counseling. ing signs of a stroke.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The FIRST COLONY L.I.D. will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2015 on October 19,2015 at 9:00 AM at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77027 . Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

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

Scott Jacobson, Richard Sherrill, Debra Coffman None None None

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

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NEWS Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Austin HS Bulldog Marching Band and Angels Dance Team take first place at Friendswood Marching Festival to sponsor Heart of Fort Bend

Leena Taneja, Physician Relations and Marketing Director, HMSL; Jessica Gilbert, Business Development Specialist; Carol Edwards, CEO of AccessHealth; David Timmermeyer, AccessHealth Board Member; Amy Saenz, Business Development Specialist; Sean Sevy, Facilities Management & Security Director; and Carlos De Carlos, IT Manager.

Plans are underway for Kaminski while Honorary 29, 2015, from 6 pm until 9 AccessHealth’s Annual Heart Co-Chairs are Allison and pm in the Texas Ballroom at Cassandra Wen of Safari Tex- Safari Texas Ranch. of Fort Bend event.

A pre-event champagne As a Gold Level Sponsor, as Ranch. State Rep. John Houston Methodist Sugar Zerwas, M.D. will serve as reception with Rep. Zerwas and AccessHealth’s Board of Land Hospital is helping to the emcee.

“I see the importance of Directors will be available for ensure that this will be a truly special evening, resulting in the care AccessHealth pro- those sponsoring the event increased access to quality, vides the community,” said at a Silver, Gold or Platinum affordable health care for all Holly Kaminga. “I’m happy Level.

Funds raised will assist to support this effort!” in Fort Bend County.

The Heart of Fort Bend will AccessHealth in providing Event Co-Chairs are Holly Kaminga and Patti Parish- be held on Thursday, October high quality, comprehensive health care for low-income, uninsured and under-insured families in Fort Bend County.

AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center that serves Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas, dedicated to providing integrated health care services to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves without regard to income or circumstance.

AccessHealth is a United Way Agency.

For additional information contact Cindy Reaves at 281-633-3169, creaves@myaccesshealth.org or visit AccessHealth’s website at www. myaccesshealth.org.

33rd Annual Fort Bend Optimist Club Sugar Land 5K Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at 8:30 AM at Sugar Land’s Memorial Park

Drum Majors Mauricio Mondragon and Willy Xu and Angel colonel Jeslian DiCesare of the AHS Marching Band and Angels Friendswood High School’s Mighty Mustang Band hosted its annual marching band festival on Saturday, Sept.26, at Henry Winston Stadium.

The Friendswood Marching Festival provides an early season educational event that helps bands prepare for the contest season.

The event had 18 Houston area high school marching bands, including two schools from FBISD, Stephen F. Austin and Ridge Point. This year the Austin High School show is entitled “Home of the Brave”.

A long time Angel parent said, “The tribute to all of the brave men and women who have served, or are currently serving, our great nation through selfless service in the United States military was beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes.”

The show is obviously reaching up into the audience in an emotional way like never before. This was proven

by Austin winning Outstanding General Effect and Outstanding Visual, along with an overall first place finish. As in

most marching contests, students were judged in music performance, music effect, visual performance, visual effect, auxiliary, and percussion.

If you missed this ishow, you can see it at FBISD Band Night - Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 (7:30 p.m). Or you can catch the band and Angels at the following contests: Bands of America – Conroe Regional (10/3), Lone Star Preview Marching Contest (10/17), and USSBA Conroe Marching Contest (10/31). For more information go to www. sfaband.org.

An Evening with Dinesh D ‘Souza You are invited to a Spirit of Freedom Republican Women Special Event

$25 Donation per Runner/Walker before Oct. 25 and $30 thereafter Sign up today by going to www.fboptimist.org and follow the link to the Fun Run/Walk and Registration You can sign up on the day of the event!

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