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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017

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Picnic for the Park

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of more than 150 years of Texas history at the 34th annual Texian Market Days festival, set for Saturday, October 21 at the George Ranch Historical Park.

The annual folk festival is a community fall favorite benefiting the Fort Bend History Association.

Guests can expect a day full of historical activities, including battle re-enactments, cattleworking demonstrations, cannonfire, vintage games, an artisan market, local food vendors and lots of hands-on activities.

Not to be missed: •Texas Revolution and Civil War Battle Re-Enactments

•One-Room Schoolhouse •Live Folk Music •Historic Games and Activities •Cotton & Cane Vintage and Handmade Market •Dr. Bushrod’s Medicine Show •Antique Cars & Bicycles •Cattleworking Demonstrations •And much more!

“Texian Market Days is so great because it gives people of all ages something to enjoy and embrace. It makes history something real and something to talk about long after the event itself,” said Steve Nelson, 2017 Texian Market Days Co-Chairman and Fort Bend History Association Board Member.

The George Ranch Historical Park is located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond.

Dean Hrbacek seeks Republican nomination for County Court -at-law judge

Hrbacek This week, conservative Republican attorney Dean Hrbacek announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Fort Bend County Court at Law #6.

Well-known in the Republican Party of Fort Bend County, the former Mayor of Sugar Land has more than a 30 year history of law practice and grassroots activism at the city, county, and state levels of Republican politics.

“Our State Legislature and Governor Greg Abbott have wisely seen fit to authorize and create this new court to help address our growing County’s overloaded justice system,” said Hrbacek.

“As a practicing attorney in our county since 1988, I am fully experienced, qualified, and ready to take on the responsibility of establishing the new Court #6 with the highest levels of integrity and judicial fairness.”

Hrbacek is a strong pro-life and pro-family Republican with a proven track record in GOP leadership.

As far back as the 1990’s, he has been one of the county’s most notable conservative voices in support of our local candidates and conservative platform.

In 1998, Hrbacek was actively involved in “Mayors for George W. Bush,” a role he took on again in 2002 as part of “Mayors for Rick Perry.”

Hrbacek has served the Republican Party of Fort Bend County as a multi-term precinct chairman and also served as the President and as a Director of the Fort Bend Republican Club. He has served

multiple times as a delegate to the Senatorial District 17 Convention, and has served five times since 2002 as a delegate to the Republican Party of Texas State Convention.

Hrbacek is a member of the Fort Bend County Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1986 from the University of Houston Law Center and has the unique distinction of also having earned the title of Certified Public Accountant in 1984.

The Hrbacek Law Firm is based in Sugar Land, and assists clients with legal matters that include: civil litigation, wills, trusts, estate planning, probate and guardianship, business law, contracts, labor and employment, IRS controversy, tax matters, collections and real estate.

Hrbacek was first elected to the Sugar Land City Council in 1993, and was then elected Mayor of Sugar Land in 1996. Dean was reelected to that office and served as Mayor for 6 years.

During his years as Mayor, the City grew at a tremendous pace.

Dean is a visionary and was instrumental in the creation of Sugar Land Town Square and in bringing the UH Sugar Land campus to Fort Bend County.

Hrbacek was able to further grow the influence of Sugar Land as he also became a Director on the Houston-Galveston Area Council, and a Director for the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council.

In his current roles of civic leadership, Hrbacek serves as a Director of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and as a Director of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority. He remains an active supporter of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, and serves as an ex-officio member and legal counsel for Fort Bend Cares.

Hrbacek is a third generation Texan and had the good fortune to move to Fort Bend County in 1987. He lives in Sugar Land with his wife of 37 years, Jenny, and the Hrbaceks have 3 adult children: Bradley, Byron, and Amanda. The Hrbacek’s are active members of

Festival admission at the gate is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children ages five to 15. Children four and under are free. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. Regular Park trams do not run on the day of the festival, so guests should prepare to walk the History Circle (just over one mile) and bring strollers, etc., for the little ones.

For more information, visit TexianMarketDays.com or call 281-343-0218.

The George Ranch Historical Park is managed by the Fort Bend History Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of sharing and preserving Fort Bend County history.

Sujeeth Draksharam appointed to State Commission on Judicial Conduct

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Nancy Olson, Luncheon Committee Co-Chair; Gary Tuma, Conservancy Board President; Angela McCain, Luncheon Speaker; Gay Thompson, Luncheon Committee Co-Chair; Susie Goff, Luncheon Committee Co-Chair; and Angie Wierzbicki, Conservancy Executive Director take a break from planning the event at Cullinan Park. Photo Staging: Diane Amundson, Festivities Turn Key Events. Photo Credit: Mary Favre Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) will host its first ever fundraising event, a “Picnic for the Park” luncheon on Friday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium at River Pointe Church in Richmond.

At the luncheon, CPC will celebrate two amazing Fort Bend residents – first, Dee Koch, as this year’s Nina Cullinan Honoree.

The Nina Cullinan Outstanding Citizen award is given in recognition each year to an outstanding supporter of the Park and Conservancy.

The second woman is the event’s keynote speaker, renowned wildlife photographer, Dr. Angela McCain, who will share stories of her travels and samples of world famous photographs.

A photography contest, underwritten by Johnson Development, is underway and winners will be revealed at the luncheon, as well.

Other major sponsors of the inaugural luncheon include Brown & Gay Engineers,

Dee Koch, 2017 Nina Cullinan Outstanding Citizen Award Honoree. Photo courtesy The George Foundation.

Stonehenge, Westin Homes, absolutely! focus media and picnic basket underwriter Safari Texas Ranch.

Commissioner James Patterson will also lend his skills to the luncheon during the event’s “Pull For the Park,” in raising further funds to develop Cullinan Park.

Net proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales and the Pull will be matched 50% by The

George Foundation through a challenge grant.

The Conservancy was created in 2010 to advocate for, enhance and protect the natural beauty of Cullinan Park for all. Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park (aka Cullinan Park) consists of 754 acres, just north of Sugar Land Regional Airport on Highway 6.

The one of a kind, blue-green oasis in the middle of rapidly growing suburbs provides habitat for all manner of wildlife, while delivering a respite for human visitors, too. Since the historic agreement was signed between the City of Houston, the Houston Parks Board, the City of Sugar Land, and the Conservancy less than two years ago, the Conservancy has been hard at work fundraising to ensure the Park is a welcoming, safe, and naturally scenic setting for everyone. Sponsorships and individual tickets for the luncheon are available at www. cullinanparkconservancy.org.

Call Executive Director Angie Wierzbicki at 281-616-7860 for more information.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam of Sugar Land to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2021.

The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office.

Draksharam of Sugar Land is the President of Sirrus Engineers, Inc. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

Additionally, he volunteers with various community groups including the Harris County Street Olympics and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Draksharam, formerly president of the Indo-American Political Action Committee, is a Republican Precinct chair in Fort Bend County.

Draksharam received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Nagrajuna University in India and a Master of Science in civil engineering from the Uni- “I’m Alive!” Xanadu’s muses, including leader Kira, come to life in the 80s. Photo by Erika Waldorf. versity of Houston. the mortal Sonny, her jealous sis- Music Director Sarah Patterson, The governor also appointed ters take advantage of the situa- Xanadu JR offers four evening Darrick McGill of Georgetown, shows and four matinees the regional vice president with Sugar Land’s national award- tion, and chaos abounds. weekends of Oct. 20-22 and Oct. Xanadu JR. is inspired by the Primerica, Inc., to the commis- winning community theatre, In27-29. In January 2018, the XanTony Award-nominated Broadsion. spiration Stage, presents Xanadu adu JR. cast and crew will take an way musical and the Universal JR., weekends from Oct 20-29, at abbreviated cutting of the show to Pictures’ cult classic movie that The Freedom Center Church in the historic Sugar Land Auditothe Junior Theatre Festival in Atstarred Olivia Newton-John and rium, 226 Lakeview Dr. Missouri City. lanta. It will be Inspiration Stage’s Gene Kelly.

Xanadu JR. is a movFollow the journey of a magical Hrbacek said, “The citizens of fifth appearance at JTF Atlanta, ing, electrifying tale of endless Fort Bend County deserve to have and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, previously being awarded an Exfun that will keep audiences in a Judge with the best experience who descends from the heavens cellence in Dance, an Excellence stitches while the original, legand the proven, conservative track of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, in Acting and twice receiving the endary chart-topping tunes lift record to back it up. It would be an California, on a quest to inspire highest honor at the Festival, the them out of their seats. honor to serve Fort Bend County a struggling artist, Sonny, to Outstanding Performance Award.

The production showcases talas the Republican Judge of the new achieve the greatest artistic creFor more information and to buy ented youth from the Sugar Land County Court at Law #6. I hum- ation of all time – the first Roller tickets, visit www.inspirationand Houston area.

Directed by bly ask for your vote in the March Disco. (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when stage.com.

Mandy Seymore-Sensat, and with Kira falls into forbidden love with 2018 Republican Primary.”

Xanadu, JR.

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NEWS

Stafford MSD dedicates state historical marker

Stafford MSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic, left, and Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella, celebrate the unveiling of a Texas State Historical Marker in front of the Stafford MSD Administration Building.

The Stafford Municipal neighboring school districts School District celebrated its declined to provide adequate unique history on Sunday, transportation to students.

“Because Stafford citizens Oct.8, with the unveiling of a State of Texas Historical in the 1970s and 1980s were Marker in front of the District there to set the foundation, I’m proud to say that we have Administration Building.

Stafford became – and re- a School District that includes mains – the only Municipal an Elementary Campus ranked School District in the State of in the Top 1 percent of the Texas. Citizens started Staf- State,” Stafford MSD Superinford MSD in 1977, because tendent Dr. Robert Bostic said.

“We have received more than 25 TEA Academic Distinctions over the past two academic years. We have a Stafford College and Career Center that prepares our students to graduate.”

Dr. Bostic, Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella, former Stafford MSD employee Sadie Williams (who now leads the Stafford Historical Society), State Representative Ron Reynolds and Stafford MSD Board President Auturo Jackson spoke during the ceremony.

Members of U.S. Congressman Al Green’s Office presented Stafford MSD with an American Flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol, and Rep. Reynolds presented the District with a Texas Flag that was flown over the State Capitol.

Bostic is the eighth Superintendent in the District’s history. Former Stafford MSD Superintendent James Woodfin, who led the District from 1985-1992, attended the event on Sunday.

In the late 1970s, more than 500 communities attempted to start their own school districts,

Jacquie Baly named 2017’s Woman of Excellence by National Business Owners Jacquie Baly, former Councilwoman of the City of Sugar Land and current appointee of Governor Greg Abbott was recently awarded the prestigious Woman of Excellence award for 2017.

For over 35 years, the Federation of Houston Professional Women has recognized extraordinary women in the greater Houston area for their accomplishments, altruistic efforts, dedication, and diverse background.

“The Women of Excellence Honorees inspire other women for the good of their organizations and businesses transforming them by impacting the greater Houston area”, said Federation President, Jackeline Gascon-Webb.

She continued to specifically address Jacquie Baly by stating, “this year’s Honoree, reflects the vision of our theme: Inspire Women to Be Effective Leaders. She motivates and empowers women to become effective leaders.”

The mission of the Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW) is to unite organizations to promote a place of influence and power.

FHPW members are from business and professional organizations whose goals include the advancement of women in business and support women’s interests.

Ms. Baly was nominated for this award by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

Jacquie Baly pictured with sons, Raphael and Alex at Woman Of Excellence gala.

Photo by Debbie Wallace of Barfield Photography NAWBO is one of the largest and most respected organizations for business leaders and entrepreneurs.

The award was presented at the Norris Conference Centers, Houston.

Jacquie Baly (Sugar Land) is president and chief executive officer for BalyProjects and Policy Analyst for various television and radio stations.

She is also a current appointee of Governor Greg Abbott’s serving on his University Research Board which is a top priority for the Governor.

As a former member of the Sugar Land City Council and adjunct professor at the University of Houston, Ms. Baly has been active in the Houston region for over two decades.

She has been recognized by numerous other entities with many awards including Channel 13 KTRK Woman of Distinction, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young American, Texas Executive Women’s Woman on the Move and University of Houston Alumni Association’s Rising Star award.

Stafford MSD Superintendent and the Stafford MSD Board of Trustees celebrate the unveiling of a Texas State Historical Marker in front of the Stafford MSD Administration Building. but Stafford was the only suc- tary, Intermediate, Middle and are proud to host that family’s High School campuses. Trans- relatives. They are glad to see cessful one.

It took five long years and portation is available to all that their beloved land has many courtroom battles (state students who are Stafford resi- been put to “good use”.

The District and the City of and federal) before Stafford dents, regardless of how close MSD opened its doors in 1982. their home is to the campus.

Stafford work closely to enPrior to becoming the sure that Stafford MSD proToday, the District’s 3,600 students study on a single SMSD campus, the land was vides the best possible educacampus that houses Elemen- owned by a local farmer. We tion for local students.

National 4-H Week During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert designated October 1, 2017 through October 7, 2017 as National 4-H Week in Texas.

4-H is the youth development program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service that creates supportive environments for culturally diverse youth to reach their fullest potential and grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow.

This admirable program, which seeks to provide a learning experience for the whole child, including head, heart, hands and health (4-H), also helps young Texans to acquire knowledge and develop life skills to enable them to become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our society.

Judge Robert Hebert said, “We’re very proud of the 4-H

Pictured Left to Right: County Judge Robert Hebert with 4-H agents Angela Bosier and Justin Saenz Youth Development Program For more information, and its contribution to helping please visit the Texas A&M our children grow into caring, AgriLife Extension website at productive adults”. http://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/.

Appeal filed in Red Light Camera class action lawsuit Late on Thursday Oct. 5, a 237-page brief was filed by attorneys Russell J. Bowman and Scott A, Stewart in the Texas First Court of Appeals District at Houston.

This brief seeks to overturn the previous dismissal of the class action against the City of Sugar Land.

This action requires the return of all fines and late fees paid by vehicle owners over the past two years for civilly violating the City’s red light

camera ordinance.

The brief asserts that the City’s use of red light cameras is unlawful and the City’s claim of immunity for the consequences of this illegal enforcement system is without merit.

The brief has been posted by the court here: http://www.search.txcourts. gov/Case.aspx?cn=01-1700626-CV&coa=coa01 Points raised in this appeal are:

1. The enabling legislation is in violation of the Texas Constitution.

2. The City of Sugar Land has failed to provide the required engineering studies prior to activating red light camera enforcement.

3. The City of Sugar Land has failed to establish the required citizen review committee for the evaluation of the engineering studies prior to the activation of all red light cameras.

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NEWS Laura Richard seeks Fort Bend Education Foundation awards re-election as Fort Bend County Clerk $98,000 in grants to FBISD teachers County Clerk Laura Richard has announced that she will seek her second term as Fort Bend County Clerk. Laura was first elected County Clerk in 2014 after serving as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.

During her first term in office she has focused on providing excellent customer service, advancing technology and managing an increasing workload within budget.

“My staff is knowledgeable and dedicated to providing excellent customer service,” says Richard. She continued, “It is a privilege and honor to serve as the County Clerk and I ask for your vote in the upcoming 2018 election.”

The County Clerk is the custodian of the county records including, property transactions, vital records, DBAs and livestock brands.

The County Clerk is an ex-officio member of

Richard Commissioner’s Court, posting agendas, making available a live stream of the meetings and recording the Court’s documents.

All cases for the five Fort Bend County Court at Law courts, soon to be six, are filed, recorded by and maintained by the County Clerk’s office.

These cases include

misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, toll road, probate and mental health commitments.

“In 2016 over 16,000 court cases were filed in this office, over 150,000 property records were recorded and close to 15,000 vital record certificates were issued. Ours is a volume business, but we treat each customer as if they are our only customer,” says Richard.

“With my years of experience as a Fort Bend County elected official, I am laser focused on my goals for the Office of County Clerk,” says Richard.

Active in the Republican Party for over 20 years and having grown up in Fort Bend County, Richard has the support of a great number of Precinct Chairs and many residents of Fort Bend County.

To learn more about Laura Richard, visit: www.

LauraforCountyClerk.com .

To assist Fort Bend ISD teachers in restocking their classrooms with items lost due to Hurricane Harvey and mold remediation, the Fort Bend Education Foundation, with generous support from community members, is awarding $98,000 in grants to teachers at six campuses.

“The Fort Bend Education Foundation, along with the community’s donations, is helping more than 190 teachers whose classrooms were affected by Hurricane Harvey and whose items were discarded due to the mold remediation at Willowridge High School,” said Brenna Cosby, FBEF Executive Director.

“This grant amount would not have been possible without the support of our community.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who helped in this

Stafford mayor suggests more traffic tickets

By BARBARA FULENWIDER At a past Stafford City Council meeting while adopting the city budget, some council members talked about the city needing more revenue streams than it currently has.

Having a city property tax was not suggested, and in fact, no ideas that would put more dollars in the city’s coffers were specifically suggested.

Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella has recently been talking about the city getting “maximum productivity” from its employees in order to increase the revenues.

In the mayor’s budget message this past September he said some people have the opinion that “it is unthinkable

18-year-old held for aggravated assault

our employees attempt to generate revenues generally commensurate with the cost of retaining themselves on the payroll.

“How do we get our employees to make a responsible transition to enhance the city’s resources?

While not easy or simple, by clearly illustrating the benefits to the city and equally important to the employees themselves,” Scarcella said.

While some council members at the budget adoption meeting complained about the city’s need for more revenues so their wish list could be fulfilled, none put forth any particular plan to bring in more dollars.

After the meeting, Scarcella said one option is when a police officer makes a traffic stop more tickets than warnings need to be written.

He said that doesn’t mean Stafford police will be given a quota to write so many tickets but now half of the traffic stops they make don’t result in a ticket.

“That in my opinion is throwing away $2 million a year.”

The mayor went on to say that a police officer has to be extra cautious when making a traffic stop “and then you give a warning ticket and you don’t stop them for speeding above six or seven miles an hour over the posted speed limit.

Every time you make a stop don’t give more warnings than you give citations.”

The mayor said Councilman Wen Guerra has talked about “other cities collecting more than us and that Bellaire collects six times more (from traffic tickets). We collect 15 percent on traffic stops.

The law says you can’t have traffic tickets that are more than 30 percent of your total revenue. Our revenues are $30.5 million, so roughly, we get five percent from traffic tickets.”

Scarcella went on to say that the police chief has told him it’s not his job to worry about generating dollars but it is his job to keep citizens safe. “To me that’s a flimsy excuse and we lose millions of dollars we

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original letters of Administration for the Estate of Fredrick Ofordu, Deceased, were issued on September 11, 2017, under Docket No. 17-CPR-030565, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas to Callister Ofordu. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Fredric Ofordu c/o Law Firm of Celestine C. Ude 9950 Westpark Drive Suite 108 Houston, Texas 77063 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this October 4, 2017

Maldonado On Sunday, Sept. 24, at 1:13 a.m., Rosenberg Police Officers responded to Ruchi’s Restaurant located at 6945 Industrial Parkway, Rosenberg, TX 77471, in reference to an unconscious male outside the restaurant.

During the investigation, it was discovered that a Hispanic male, identified later as Alejandro Maldonado an 18-year-old Rosenberg Resident, had assaulted the victim. The restaurant’s surveillance camera captured the entire incident.

Alexander Maldonado was viewed on camera walking from behind the victim and striking him on the right side of the face. The victim fell to the ground unconscious from the blow. Maldonado then left the scene.

The victim in this case is a 30-year-old Hispanic male who sustained serious head injuries from the strike to the face as well as his head hitting the concrete while falling. The victim was taken to the Hospital and later released. He is recovering from his injuries at home.

On Oct. 5, Alejandro Maldonado turned himself in at the Fort Bend County Jail.

Maldonado’s bond was set at $25,000.

could collect from tickets -- at least another $1 million from having written traffic citations rather than tickets.”

What the city needs, the mayor said, is a policy that “says when a warning ticket is appropriate don’t make it where it’s totally at the discretion of the officer. To give a driver a warning ticket deprives the city of dollars that the police department is depending you spend on them.

“Then when it comes to generating money they are asking for, they refuse to do it. There are lots of cities that get far more than 15 percent” from traffic tickets.

“We will spend more than $10 million for police this year,” Scarcella said.

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effort, and to be a part of such a giving community.”

Of the $98,000, the community donated $11,640 of that amount to support FBISD schools.

The FBEF presented grants in the form of gift cards to Teacher Heaven, an educational supply store, to teachers at the following schools: Willowridge High School (receiving 130 $500 gift cards totaling $65,000), Seguin Elementary (50 $500 gift cards, totaling $25,000 and $5,000 to build a temporary library for grades 3-5 while housed at Crockett Middle School), Goodman Elementary (seven $250 gift cards totaling $1,750), Austin Parkway Elementary (three $250 gift cards, totaling $750), Lakeview Elementary (one $250 gift card) and Patterson Elementary (one $250 gift

card).

The FBEF determined the grant amounts by the percentage of educational items lost at each of the schools.

The FBEF Board and staff strive to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all students in Fort Bend ISD. “I encourage FBISD teachers to write to the Education Foundation for additional funding through our Grants to Teachers and Schools Program,” said Cosby.

“The online grant applications are due January 25.”

Teachers can visit the Fort Bend Education Foundation website for more details.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation touches every school in the District.

Introductory Blogging Class for Business @ University Branch Library, Sugar Land Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at the University Branch Library will present a free, introductory computer class, “Blogging for Dollars” on Wednesday, November 1, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus.

The class will consist of a hands-on introduction for people who would like to learn how to set up and maintain a blog. Discover ways that blogs can be used to earn money or support a business venture.

The class is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. Registration will open on October 18. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Events,” select “University Branch Library,” and find the program.

Participants may also register by calling the library at 281633-5100, or by visiting the library.

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Trayce Bradford Texas Eagle Forum Preparing for the 2013, 2015 and 2017 Texas legislative sessions, Trayce actively campaigned and developed relationships with a number of members in the Texas Senate and House, educating them about the issues. As a graduate of Texas A&M, Trayce earned a Marketing Degree.

She has leveraged those skills to influence her children and friends to get involved and make a difference in this world.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Barbara Elizabeth Ables, Deceased, were issued on August 21, 2017 in Cause No. 17-CPR030680, pending in the County Court at Law No. THREE (3), Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Kimberly Rupe.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Law Offices of Frederick P. Forlano 911 Front Street Richmond, Texas 77 469 DATED the 22nd of August,2017.

Frederick P. Forlano Attorney for Kimberly Rupe State Bar No.: 07258700 911 Front Street Richmond, Texas 77469 Telephone: (713) 621-6611 Facsimile: (281) 940-8567 E-mail: Rick@ForlanoLaw.c

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For up-coming meetings and/or more information about the Club, check the SFRW website: www.spiritoffreedomwomen.com or email Phyllis Worsham at info@spiritoffreedomwomen.com

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THE CITY OF FULSHEAR PRESENTS 8 h annual

scarecrow fest Benefiting

sat urday oct 21

free admission L Ive music • food trucks

Enter to win our Famous

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1 st Place: $1000 Place: $500 • 3 rd Place: $250

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p umpkin decorating r i d e s and g a m e s

There’ll be tons of fun for the whole family at Scarecrow Fest in Cross Creek Ranch.

Enjoy carnival rides + games, food trucks, live music, and more! All day carnival ride wristbands are just $10, plus enter the “Scarecrowlympics” Scarecrow Contest for cash prizes!

Carnival wristbands and scarecrow contest registration available online at www.CrossCreekTexas.com/scarecrowfest In Fulshear on 1093 just west of 1463 • Katy ISD & Lamar Consolidated ISD • From the $220s – Million+

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Eyes of the Storm: HCC’s Visual Art Response to Hurricane Harvey The Houston Community College (HCC) Center of Excellence for Visual and Performing Arts is pleased to announce that HCC students, faculty and staff are building an exhibition that reflects our experiences with Hurricane Harvey across the city.

Materials to create visual responses, provided to the students in the gallery space, act as a means of personal responses and experiential story-telling. The participants are encouraged to reflect on their on-going experiences through visual imagery, mapping and text by using a variety of media conveying their story in both a conceptual and actual way. The visual responses

are added to the gallery walls based on locations throughout the city of Houston, building upon on their unique and shared experiences.

A video installation will also be a part of this response.

The video will contain interviews of participating students, faculty and staff documenting an oral history of the events surrounding their experiences with Hurricane Harvey.

The exhibition will open for viewing on Wednesday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m. with an opening reception the same evening.

WHAT: Eyes of the Storm; HCC’s Visual Art Response to Hurricane Harvey

WHEN: Wednesday, October 11, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: HCC Central Gallery, Fine Arts Center, 3517 Austin, Houston, Texas 77004 The responses will be on display in HCC’s Center of Excellence for the Visual and Performing Arts Gallery at Central College, located in the Fine Arts Center until Wednesday, November 1, 2017. The gallery operational hours are being adjusted to suit this extraordinary project.

Starting Wednesday, October 11, the gallery hours will be: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.;Fridays and Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

HCC students, faculty and staff will utilize a variety of media to convey their personal experiences Sundays: Closed. with Hurricane Harvey in an upcoming exhibit at the school’s Central Gallery.

Community partners take to the Greens to support Autism families

Golf “Fore” Autism presenting sponsors and the General Partners of Landmark Industries (Timewise) Bob Duff, left, Marshall Dujka, Hope For Three Founder/Executive Director, Darla Farmer, Kent Brotherton and Steve Dujka.

Hope For Three is ready to take the greens on October 16th for its Second Annual Golf “Fore” Autism charity tournament.

The mid-afternoon round of golf will take place at Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Sugar Creek Blvd., Sugar Land.

11 a.m. Registration & Lunch, 12 noon Tee Time.

Acing a “Hole in One” is presenting sponsor, Timewise, the retail division of Landmark Industries.

Joining in to help make it a great day on the fairways are Final Expense Direct, Raymond James, Albemarle Foundation, Corona Del Mar Beach Properties, Freed Advertising, OCuSOFT Inc., TNT Crane & Rigging Inc., Sugar Land Baptist Church, Front Row Signs, Silver Eagle/Bud Light, Trusted Senior

Specialists, Amegy Bank, City of Simonton, Therapy and Beyond ABA & Speech Services and Med Care Pediatrics.

Organizers say golfers will experience the competitive and accommodating features of the Sugar Creek Golf Club, enjoy lunch and end the day with an awards dinner and amazing auction.

“This event is for everyone,” says Hope For Three Board/Event Committee Member, Mary Ann Gardner.

“We have golfers who are skilled, those that are working on their game, to business men and women who want to entertain clients. The commonality among our participants is their willingness to help families living with autism.”

During the outing, golfers with a keen eye, will have the chance to win one of four cars

by hitting a hole in one. Community partners graciously donated vehicles from Classic Chevy Sugar Land, Fort Bend Kia, Finnegan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and Jeff Haas Mazda.”

Golf “Fore” Autism is one of several campaigns to generate funds and awareness for the families and children living with autism. Today, one in 45 school-age children are living with an autism spectrum disorder; with one being diagnosed every 11 minutes.

Interested participants can call 281-245-0642 to register for Individual ($125) or team ($500) play.

For information or resources about autism or Hope For Three’s programs and resources, visit hopeforthree. org. Hope For Three. Providing Help. Creating Hope.

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AUTOMOBILE: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The new 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid got a refreshed dual-screen user interface with enhanced 7-inch touchscreen display and 30 percent faster response time, standard Apple CarPlay support, Android Auto compatibility and standard AcuraWatch safety along with driver assist features and an expanded color palette.

The 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid all-wheel drive model receives the same updates as the conventional MDX. It was the test drive model and the newest model in Acura’s lineup to use its three-motor Sport Hybrid powertrain with electric torque vectoring. It joins the NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid as the third member of the Acura family to benefit from this proprietary technology.

The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid was Acura’s first-ever hybrid SUV and is the technological flagship of the Acura SUV lineup. Unique elements of the MDX Sport Hybrid include an advanced braking system, active damper technology and an expandedrange integrated dynamics system with new SPORT+ mode.

The integrated dynamics system engages with the MDX

electric motors, throttle, steering, transmission and active dampers, to provide the driver with an expanded range of selectable performance characteristics to suit their varied driving needs and desires.

The MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD with the tech package includes seating for seven passengers, while the advance package has a 6-passenger interior with second-row captain chairs and large secondrow center console rather than a three-person bench seat.

An advanced 7-speed dualclutch transmission is standard and offers quick gear changes and operates without a torque converter. The 7DCT can operate in fully automatic mode, or it can be shifted manually via steering wheelmounted paddle shifters.

The three-motor sport hybrid system’s front electric motor produces 47 horsepower and provides supplemental power/torque to the V6 engine in driving the front wheels, providing braking capability and converts engine power to electricity to help charge the batteries.

The twin motor unit between the rear wheels each makes 36 horsepower and provides for all-wheel drive capability, enhanced cornering and independent delivery

of electric motor torque to the rear wheels. It also provides regenerative braking to recharge the battery. A clutch decouples each motor to its associated wheel to improve efficiency.

A new symmetrical layout of the battery cooling air intake and exhaust ducts improves cooling efficiency and reduces temperature variation of the battery cells, which improves battery life.

The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD chassis is based on that of the current MDX. It includes front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension systems with new active dampers and motion-adaptive electric power steering.

The MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD has the new MDX diamond pentagon grille, low and wide stance, spacious interior and cargo capacity, LED headlamps and fog lights, and a premium overall presentation.

The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid AWD with the optional Advanced Package retails for $58,000. It is a classy package of spirit and pleasure that provides a sizeable, comfortable interior and an eye catching exterior. It’s a fun drive that can easily handle seven people and some cargo.

St. Laurence Bazaar to benefit flood relief

St. Laurence Catholic Church invites everyone to their 23rd annual bazaar on Saturday, October 21, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., and enter the raffle to win this 2017 Honda CR-V. All proceeds benefit the St. Laurence Harvey Relief Fund.

Joining Fr. Drew Wood, pastor of St. Laurence, are bazaar committee chairs (at left) Michele Dyogi and Al Garcia, with Tom Barry, Colleen McKeever, Susan Yokley and Les Fuchs (at right). For more information on this popular bazaar, please go to www.stlaurence.org or call 281-980-9812.

The 23rd annual St. Laurence Parish Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, on the parish campus, located at the intersection of Sweetwater Boulevard and Austin Parkway, in Sugar Land.

This year’s theme for the bazaar is “PLUG IN” – an invitation for everyone in the community to connect with one another, as neighbors and friends. In the wake of the hurricane, all proceeds from the bazaar will benefit the St. Laurence Harvey Relief Fund, with the hope that this popular event will also serve as a balm for our storm-weary community.

The bazaar will be held Saturday evening, October 21, from 5:00-10:00 p.m., and all day Sunday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. All the action will take place across the street from the church, on the grounds of the St. Laurence Ave Maria Center.

Entrance is free; food, activity and raffle tickets are available for purchase at the event. There will be plenty of international foods, games and activities for all ages, rides, bingo, live music and a raffle to entertain young and old alike. Bingo will be offered inside the Ave Maria Center from

6 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Saturday, and again from noon to 4 p.m., on Sunday.

A 2017 Honda CR-V, from Gillman Honda Fort Bend, plus four runner-up prizes, will be raffled at the close of the bazaar on Sunday night; raffle tickets are available for purchase at the bazaar and in advance at the parish office.

Raffle tickets are just $2/each or $20/book of 12 tickets. Michele Dyogi and Al Garcia are chairing the event; Tom Barry,

Les Fuchs, Colleen McKeever and Susan Yokley round out the leadership team.

St. Laurence is a large and welcoming Roman Catholic community, located at the corner of Sweetwater and Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.

Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturday evening at 5 p.m., and on Sunday at 7:15, 9, and 11 a.m., and 12:45 and 5 p.m. Go to www.stlaurence.org or call the parish office at 281-980-9812, for more information.

FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC AND COMMUNITY TOY DRIVE Join Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, the Exchange and Rotary Clubs and Toys for Tots in an effort to keep our community healthy and make our local children happy this holiday season.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy or children’s clothing item and you’ll receive a FREE flu shot.

No appointments necessary. The flu vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. Vaccination with the flu vaccine may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and older with no history of Guillain-Barré syndrome or rubber latex allergy. If you are pregnant, please visit your obstetrician-gynecologist or primary care physician to have your vaccine administered.

For questions, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/flushot-sl or call 281.275.0751.

Saturday, Oct. 21 8 a.m. – noon Main Pavilion Conference Center Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 16655 Southwest Fwy. Houston, TX 77479

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