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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012

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Pretty in Pink

The “Pink Heals Tour” fire trucks are driving across America to raise money for cancer and they are making a stop at the Pretty in Pink—Town Square event for you to sign the truck in honor or in memory of a loved one.

“It is great to see the comJoin Pretty In Pink – Town Square will be lit up in pink to munity come together for such Square, a family-fun charity honor all cancer survivors.

Attendees will also be able a great cause,” said Leena event to benefit local cancer to sign their names on the fa- Taneja, sponsorship chair and patients, this Friday, Oct. 19.

Methodist Sugar Land Hos- mous pink fire truck that trav- director of physician relations pital and the Fort Bend Junior els across the country as a part at Methodist Sugar Land HosService League have partnered of the “Pink Heals Tour” to pital.

“In addition to their direct together with breast surgeons help raise money to fight canmedical expenses, cancer paSandra Templeton, M.D. and cer.

Former Central Fort Bend tients often incur extra costs Kelly Dempsey, M.D., to hold this event, in which 100 per- Chamber Alliance president related to their condition, and cent of the donated proceeds Gail Parker, who is also a in many cases, they can’t work will stay within the community breast cancer survivor, will be for extended periods of time. to assist patients with personal the keynote speaker and will Pretty In Pink – Town Square costs associated with all types discuss how being optimistic will help provide assistance helped her stay positive during where needed to ensure that of cancer. cancer patients don’t have the This exciting, free family- her breast cancer treatment.

Pretty in Pink event organiz- extra burden of trying to find fun community event will be held at the Sugar Land Town ers have already raised more help.”

You too can help support; Square. The event will feature than $90,000 thanks to the something for everyone –Ra- many event sponsors and are donate now, even if it is somedio London Band, activities for hoping for a large turnout at the thing small.

To donate, visit our website kids—Moonwalk, Face Paint- event to maximize the amount ing, Magician, Balloon Art- of aid that can be distributed to at MethodistSugarLand.com and click on the pink button. ists and after sundown, Town local cancer patients.

Early voting begins next Monday

By SESHADRI KUMAR Early voting in the 2012 Presidential general election will begin on Monday, Oct. 22 and will last until Nov. 2. The election day is Nov. 6.

The last date to apply for mail in ballot is Oct. 30. The request should be received by the election office by that date.

While the election is mainly known for the battle between the incumbent Democrat, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, there are seven other write-in candidates as well.

On the top of the ballot is the box for straight party vote and included in this list are Libertarian Party and Green

Party as well.

Notable among statewide races is the Senate race between Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler, along with John Jay Myers, Libertarian Party and David B. Collins, Green Party.

Besides the race for rail road commissioner, state judicial races and the Texas State Board of Education races, local ballots include Congressional races, state representative races, county races and county precinct races.

Notable local Congressional race is that of U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, Republican, in TX-22, along with Kesha Rogers, Democratic Party, Steven Susman, Libertarian

Party, and Don Cook, Green Party.

There are three State Rep races contested in Fort Bend County.

Prominent among them is the State Rep. Dist. 26 race, being vacated by Charlie Howard of Sugar Land.

Former Fort Bend GOP chair Rick Miller earned the party’s nomination in a keen and vigorous battle. He survived a smear campaign and earned a convincing victory over former Sugar Land Councilman Jacquie Chaumette in a runoff.

Running against Miller on the Democratic ticket is Vy Nguyen, an attorney.

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DA probes election code violation by candidate for county commissioner

By SESHADRI KUMAR The Republican Party of Fort Bend County on Monday night withdrew its support to the candidacy of Bruce Fleming for Precinct 1 County Commissioner.

After a closed, executive committee meeting, Party Chair Mike Gibson, in a statement said, “This action was the result of a loss of trust in the candidate.”

“It is the Party’s firm belief that its candidates should hold and exhibit certain ethical standards. One of those is the sanctity of the vote. The Republican Party of Fort Bend County considers this to be of the utmost importance and believes that if it cannot be sure that a candidate agrees with and follows those standards, then the Party will not support the candidate,” the statement said.

Fleming’s candidacy floundered following an allegation by his Democratic Party opponent and incumbent Pct. 1 County Commissioner Richard Morrison that Fleming had voted both in Texas and in Pennsylvania in 2006, 2008 and 2010, in one state by absentee ballot and in another by voting in person.

Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey said his office is investigating Morrison’s complaint.

The alleged violation if proved is a third degree felony.

Healey said he would ask another investigating agency to probe this matter further.

He plans to take the next step this week after a meeting with the Assistant District Attor-

ney Scott Carpenter, who is handling the case and a representative of the investigative agency.

Meanwhile, Fleming himself remained silent, other than posting the following statement on his website: “In light of recent newspaper articles, please be aware that all allegations are being investigated. My attorney has advised me to remain silent for the present time. Thank you for your understanding in this matter until it is resolved.

Respectfully, Bruce Fleming.”

The GOP executive committee also discussed the issue of the state party’s contribution of $10,000 to Fleming’s campaign and some members sought reimbursement of the money from Fleming.

The executive committee does not have authority to “censure” or “expel” a member, nor is there a practical way to collect the money, a member who attended the meeting said.

The GOP’s action of withdrawing support to Fleming is similar to what the Fort Bend County Democratic Party did in the case of Kesha Rogers (a La Rouche candidate) who is running as a Democrat against U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, Republican, in the U.S. Congressional Dist. 22 race. Rogers has called for the impeachment of President Barack Obama.

Though prima facie evidence suggests that Fleming had violated the law, for prosecution, the authorities have to obtain original documents from Texas and Pennsylvania to prove the crime. Until then, the charge against Fleming

will remain an allegation.

As if this alleged violation is not enough, Fleming seems to have committed another felony in 2008 in Texas primary.

In March 2008 he voted in the Democratic primary, and in April in a primary runoff he voted as a Republican.

Under the Texas Election Code, a voter cannot switch parties between the primary and runoff elections. However, individuals who did not vote in the primary may vote in the runoff election.

While voting in the primary, the voter gives the following pledge: Sec. 172.086.

PLEDGE ON BALLOT: “I am a (insert appropriate political party) and understand that I am ineligible to vote or participate in another political party’s primary election or convention during this voting year.”

An election officer at a runoff primary election polling place shall determine whether the name of a voter offering to vote is noted on the list as having been accepted for voting in another party’s primary.

If the voter’s name is so noted, the voter may not be accepted for voting at the runoff unless the voter executes an affidavit stating that the voter did not vote in the primary or participate in a convention of another party during the same voting year.

In the general election in November, a voter may vote for whomever he/she wishes, regardless of how or whether he/she voted in the primary or runoff primary election, since all candidates are on the same ballot.

i-Fest Live at Aliana

Birds of Fort Bend: Inca Dave Inca Dove is the smallest of the 5 species of doves found in Fort Bend. While other doves are throughout the US and North America, Incas are confined to Texas, New Mexico and Arizona as well as Mexico and the Pacific side of Costa Rica. As ground foragers doves like seeds, scattered on the ground or on platform feeders. Sensitive to cold, they form pyramids that may have up to 12 birds with 3 or 4 at the bottom and pyramid up. Early settlers in Texas watched all species of doves because they fly directly to water holes. Margaret Sloan’s photo feature this month shows the deep peach to rusty underside of the Inca Dove’s wing, which is unusual to see when the bird is not in flight. It is also the most “scaly” of the doves. To see more pictures, visit http:// traction.typepad.com/birds

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Ifest Live 2012 Committee. Back row L to R: Jose de Jesus; Natasha Chaudhry; Rosa de Jesus; Naila Burki ; Rustin Buck; middle row L to R: Abla Amin; Nappinnai Natarajan; Mona Barai; Linda Kilgore, Aliana Marketing Director; Brenna Smelley, FBEF Executive Director; Sonal Bhuchar; Michael Liu; Ana Taracido; seated front row L to R: Beatriz De Alvarado, FBEF Board Member; Yamei Zhong; Maryam Abbas. For more information on ifest Live 2012 visit www. fortbendisd.com/foundation.

Mark your calendars for “iF- guests will be entertained by West Airport. Visit www.aliest Live 2012”, International talented artists and students anahouston.com.

Any craft or Cultural MerFestival & Vendor Fair sched- from FBISD as well as from a uled for Saturday, Nov. 3 from host of regional dance and mu- chant vendors interested in representing their country sic schools.

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

This year the festival will should contact the Fort Bend Ifest Live 2012, benefiting the Fort Bend Education Foun- be held at Aliana’s new model Education Foundation at 713dation, is an event that cele- home village, which currently 634-1110 or carol.evans@fortbrates the tremendous diversity contains 12 fashionably fur- bendisd.com.

The Fort Bend Education of cultures in our school district nished model homes - each of and county by highlighting its which includes a distinctively Foundation is a non-profit ormany unique traditions, arts, themed backyard living area. ganization that provides opporand foods as well as increases Each of the model homes will tunities to enrich and enhance awareness for the Foundation represent a different country, the quality of education for all and its mission. The festival and feature free food samples FBISD students through its will offer a feast for the senses from area restaurants, décor grant programs.

For more information reas booths from different coun- and crafts.

Aliana is located west of garding the foundation, visit tries display their cultural traditions, dress, food and crafts. Houston, on the Grand Park- www.fortbendisd.com/foundaDuring this international event, way (State Highway 99) at tion.

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Classic Chevrolet unveils the truck that changes lives

Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys Fort Bend Theatre presents Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys at 2815 N. Main St. in Stafford, October 19-November 10.

Al and Willie were topbilled performers “Lewis and Clark” in vaudeville for over forty years until their ugly break up.

After years of estrangement the two are called back for a “History of Comedy” retrospective. Can they reconcile their past to put on one final act?

The reluctant reunion reunites them, along with memories, miseries and laughs. Adult tickets are only $16, seniors and students are $15, and children under 12 are $13.

Tickets may be purchased on the FBT website, www. fortbendtheatre.com.

For more information or group discounts, please call 281208-3333.

Above, Al Lewis (Steve Carpentier, left) gives longtime comedy partner Willie Clark (Ron Putterman, right) a finger push in Neil Simon’s THE SUNSHINE BOYS.

Being confined to a wheelchair poses a host of challenges for many individuals including a growing number of returning veterans. This week, Classic Chevrolet unveiled the first full size pickup truck specifically equipped for a wheelchair, giving a much needed alternative to the traditional minivan for drivers.

The Chevy Silverado full size pickup is equipped with a patented lift system which gives handicapped drivers back a sense of greater freedom, independence and style. Unlike a modified minivan, the Silverado truck also accommodates a passenger in the front seat, as well as room for 3 more in the back passenger

Sherriff Deputy Joe Lancaster and Katie, Maggie and Trey Richard show their support for Fort Bend Cares by preparing for a free ride on Saturday, Nov. 10 to benefit Fort Bend Cares, a non-profit that serves at risk and disadvantaged children. Volunteer Fort Bend County Sheriff Deputies will lead the ride beginning at 11 a.m. traveling 45 miles to Fulshear. While in Fulshear grab some lunch at the local restaurants that will donate a portion of their lunch sales to Fort Bend Cares. There is no fee for the ride, but tax-deductible donations to Fort Bend Cares are appreciated. Motorcycles will be available for rent at Republic Harley Davidson, 12707 Southwest Freeway in Stafford, where registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Riders will depart from Republic Harley Davidson at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www. fortbendcares.org. Photograph by Brenda Perry and Mary Favre .

seats. The door opens 36” to allow for parking in standard spaces and comes with a 4x4 option to allow safer travel in inclement weather.

“We’re excited to be the exclusive Chevrolet dealer in Houston to offer this amazing vehicle,” explains Don Kerstetter, owner of Classic Chevrolet. “It really gives us an opportunity to make a huge difference in our customer’s lives. Before, if a person in a wheelchair wanted to drive a truck, they had to break down the chair everytime they drove. Now with this lift system on the Silverado, they simply push a button on a remote and the lift literally puts them in the driver’s seat. ”

On hand to view the vehicle at Classic Chevrolet, and discuss the current business environment was Congressman Pete Olson. Congressman Olson was joined by Wyatt Wainwright, President of the Houston Automobile Dealer Association, and past President Walter Wainwright of the HADA, and Marvin Marcell.

Group shot pictured left to right: Congressman Pete Olson; Wyatt Wainwright, President of the Houston Automobile Dealer Association; Don Kerstetter, Owner of Classic Chevrolet; Walter Wainwright Past President of the Houston Automobile Dealer Association, and Marvin Marcell.

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News Races From Page 1 Miller has the credentials of “Distinguished Military Career, Businessman, Fort Bend Community Leader and Republican Party Leader.”

Miller says he will be a strong voice for conservative principles from HD 26 and someone who will be rock solid for all issues affecting Fort Bend County, the local business environment and the cities in the District Vy says, “This district is the new face of Texas. We are a diverse community with a common belief in hard work, education, family, and economic success. As a small business owner and parent, I’m focused on economic security and opportunity for my community and family.”

She is against “cuts only” approach and believes a radical agenda will not make our state and county an attractive place for businesses to relocate.

Vy says she will help restore funding to women’s health care, including Planned Parenthood and the CHIP Program.

In Dist. 27, incumbent Ron Reynolds faces Kris Allfrey, a Republican.

In this traditionally Democratic district, Reynolds, despite controversies surrounding his legal career, defeated long time State Rep Dora Olivo in the Democratic Party primary and was unopposed in the last general election.

Interestingly, Olivo is running as a Democrat against Republican Phil Stephenson in the newly created State Rep. Dist. 85.

Other contested countywide races include the sheriff’s race, the county attorney’s race and the tax assessor-collector’s race.

Pct. 4 Constable Troy Nehls, who won a bitter and contentious Republican primary against Chief Deputy Craig Brady faces Democrat Mike Ellison in the general election.

Incumbent County Attorney Roy Cordes. Republican, faces M. Skip Belt of Missouri City, a Democrat.

Incumbent Tax AssessorCollector Patsy Schultz faces Democrat Jessica Torres in the Nov. 6 election.

GETTING YOUR BEARINGS When drivers hear a grinding noise that is followed by increased vehicle vibration, causes can range from worn-out brake pads to engine mount failure or axle bearing failure. In the latter case, the wheel bearings, which are designed to support the vehicle’s weight while simultaneously allowing the wheels to rotate, can be expected to last 200,000 miles or more. However, having to endure the constant load of the vehicle while cornering, braking and hitting potholes can lead to failure. Other causes of bearing failure include insufficient lubrication as well as soil, debris and water contamination resulting from seal failure. In any case, immediate attention is warranted, consisting of replacement with a new wheel bearing hub assembly.

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Two contested judicial races in Fort Bend Candidates for 434th District Court Teana Watson, a native Houstonian and graduate of the Jesse Jones High School Vanguard Program, is a Democrat running for judge of the 434th District Court. After high school, she graduated with honors from Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn.

She also studied as a Sloan Fellow at Princeton University and went on to graduate from law school at Syracuse University. She was chosen out of thousands of applicants to intern at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York City.

After Watson’s internship she returned to Texas to marry and become a licensed attorney. She began her career with the Fort Bend County district attorney’s office and during her five-year tenure was promoted to chief of the juvenile division.

Watson left the DA’s office after having her second child in 1996 and opened a private law practice. She also served part time as an associate municipal judge for the city of Stafford from 2002 to 2010.

Her professional associations and affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, vice president of the Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute.

The 434th District Court is one of general jurisdiction.

It has original jurisdiction in all felony criminal matters and civil matters involving amounts that exceed $200 and in any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another

trial court.

Jim Shoemake is running for re-election as judge of the 434th District Court. He is the Republican candidate who has served as a Fort Bend County judge for the past five and a half years. Prior to being appointed to the 434th District court in 2007 he was an associate judge in the 328th District Court from 2003 to 2007.

Shoemake has more than 30 years of legal experience, which began after he completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston. Before enrolling in law school, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970 at U. of H. Since being appointed to the bench in 2007, Shoemake has presided over 36 felony criminal jury trials, two civil jury trials and several family, civil and criminal cases. So far none of his opinions has been reversed. He says on his web site that he will “always endeavor to treat people with dignity and respect and to always be fair and impartial.”

Shoemake’s community volunteer work includes serving as the past president and vice president of the Fort Bend County Children’s Protective Services Board, past president and a director of the Exchange Club of Quail Valley and past senior warden and vestry member of All Saints Episcopal Church. He is married and has three children and one grandchild.

Candidates for the 387th District Court Incumbent Associate Judge Brenda Mullinix (R) is running to keep her seat on the 387th Judicial District Court, a general jurisdiction court that gives preference to family law matters. She was appointed to the position in 2004 and prior to that practiced family law in

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Mullinix is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is one of only two board certified family law judges in Fort Bend County. While in private law practice she represented clients in adoption, divorce, child custody, paternity, child protective services issues and domestic violence issues.

She is a long-time active Republican in Fort Bend, a member of numerous county organizations that help children and has 20 years of legal experience.

The candidate’s affiliations include the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, College of the State Bar of Texas, Fort Bend Bar Association, Texas State Bar Family Law Section and Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court. Fort Bend County affiliations include the Exchange Club, fair association, mental health association, Fort Bend Child Advocates, Fort Bend, Katy and Needville chambers of commerce, mental health association, American Business Womens Association and junior service league.

Mullinix, a resident of Fort Bend County for more than 30 years, graduated from South Texas College of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence and has been married to Mark Mullinix for 38 years. They have two children and seven grandchildren.

Fredericka Petry (D) is also running for the judgeship of the 387th Judicial District Court. The Beaumont native got into politics at a young age when she participated in voter registration drives, canvassing and marches with the Beaumont branch of the NAACP, of which she is a lifetime member. She also participated in the first youth courts estab-

lished in Jefferson County.

After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and graduating cum laude in 1996 from Lamar University, Petry moved to Houston in 1997 to attend South Texas College of Law. While there she was a member of law review and clerked for the judge of the Harris County Probate Court No. 1. She received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2000 and has been practicing law in Texas since then.

Her practice has particularly been in civil litigation.

Petry has represented individuals and businesses as plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury disputes, commercial disputes, construction defect, toxic tort, insurance disputes, collections, employment, divorce and custody and probate matters. She has rep-

resented clients in both state and federal court and argued a multi-million dollar breach of contract appeal before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court.

Petry also gives her legal expertise back to her community via pro bono services through the Houston Bar Association and the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, and has served as an election protection volunteer lawyer.

She is a mother of two children and volunteers at the DePelchin Children’s Center in Richmond and is a member of the professionals group for Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Houston. Petry is also a sustaining member of the Texas Democratic Party and the Fort Bend County Democratic Party and is a member of the Sugar Land Democrats Club.

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Debating Benghazi

By RUSSELL JONES The Vice-Presidential debate brought little new to the campaign. Republicans hoped against hope that the young, sharp creator of the most credible financial plan for America’s future would out-maneuver the old, dull acolyte of liberal orthodoxy and class warfare.

Democrats wanted a candidate whose enthusiasm for the combat of debate would put the memory of the first presidential debate, where Obama was as absent as when Eastwood spoke to the empty chair, into the distant past. Both probably got what they wanted.

Ryan, not as polished as his boosters would have hoped, stayed on point and delivered the campaign’s line competently. Biden, snickering, grinning, nodding, and interrupting Ryan and the moderator 82 times, displayed a condescension of his opponent reminiscent of Bentsen’s attitude toward Quayle. Post-debate reviews focused on the substance of Ryan’s comments and the facial expressions of the incumbent. Liberals have tried to use Biden’s rudeness to claim a victory in the debate, excusing his poor behavior as “passion.” In fact, both sides claimed victory.

Neither side actually won.

Following the debate, fact checkers caught Ryan in a couple of mistakes. At last report, Biden’s mistake count stood at a dozen or so. Those numbers exclude exaggerations, unsubstantiated allegations, disputed conclusions, and incomplete summations of complex facts slanted to bolster the speaker’s viewpoint. Both sides were guilty of stretching the truth.

The one misstatement most significant to current headlines was Biden’s denial about what really happened in Benghazi on September 11. “We weren’t told . . . . We did not know. . .

Jones .” that al-Qaeda was involved in the attack. He reiterated that the official story put out in the first fourteen days after the attack accurately reflected what “we” knew. Biden still sticks to the White House story which has since been adopted, revised, rejected, readopted and re-rejected in the month since the attack that resulted in the death of the ambassador and three other Americans.

Obama blamed an “offensive” video on the day of the attack. He had his ambassador to the U.N. again blame the video, and only the video, on five of the Sunday news shows a few days later. He then blamed the video again two weeks after the event in an address to the U.N. general assembly.

The rest of the world knew

by September 12 that the video story was nonsense and that the attack had been perpetrated by an al-Qaeda affiliate. Now we know that a Congressional committee was briefed on the al-Qaeda connection by a security agency on the 12th. Even worse, an Assistant Secretary of State was in “real time” contact with the Benghazi consulate as the attack was occurring and knew that it had nothing to do with the much vilified video.

When Biden used the term, did “we” mean that no one in the administration knew what was going on? Hardly, as the State Department knew what was happening in “real time,” and Congress was briefed the day after the attack. If Biden was truthful, the only other definition possible is that “we” means only Obama and Biden themselves and the entire White House staff. In that case, a severe disconnect exists between the White House and the State Department when it comes to managing a major international incident.

The whole “we did not know” story sounds like a refrain from this administration’s theme song of “Blame someone else for our failures.” Usually, Bush is the butt of the blame; he is an easy target, and has politely declined to respond.

In this case, though, Obama’s own State Department and CIA are getting thrown under the bus. They have decided to fight back, repeatedly giving sworn testimony that disputes the official White House tale.

That leaves only one other alternative. Someone is lying.

Someone is trying to cover up the truth.

Could the motive for the lie be political? Could it be that Obama’s foreign policy has been such a failure that he still cannot admit that al-Qaeda still has the ability to pull off a major strike against the United States?

As one commentator put it, the last time there was a coverup of this magnitude, no one died. The truth will come out.

The question is, before or after the election?

Jones served as a member of the Sugar Land City Council from 2003 through June, 2011.

He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

Major Home Fire Hazards

By BASIL HOUSEWRIGHT, JR. A home fire is one of the most devastating types of losses a homeowner can experience. The heat and smoke produced can cause damage to virtually everything in the home. Cooking fires continue to far exceed most home-related fires, and they are more expensive to repair, according to a recent Insurance Industry study.

Fires that start on the stove outpace appliance, fireplace, smoking, candle or furnace fires, the study said.

According to claims data compiled the average cooking fire claim damage is more than $30,000, which is much higher than the other types of homeowners claims typically experienced.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one in 22 households will have a cooking fire each year.

In 2010 cooking was involved in an estimated 156,400 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments. These fires caused: * 420 deaths * 5,310 injuries * $993 million in direct property damage * 16% of home fire deaths, 40% of home fire injuries and 15% of the direct property damage Home fire safety suggestions to help homeowners make decisions that may reduce fire risks are: * Always keep a fire extinguisher rated for kitchen grease fires in the kitchen area * Always keep in sight foods that are being prepared and cooked. Never leave the

Housewright stove unattended * Stay alert when preparing foods on a stove or in an oven and stay off the telephone * Keep things that can catch fire away from heat sources * Never use water on a grease fire. Use only a fire extinguisher rated for kitchen grease fires * Know what to do if there is a fire. Practice the fire escape plan. Know two ways out * Keep children and pets away from the cooking area * Install and use cooking appliances safely and correctly * Have working smoke alarms, test them at least monthly & replace batteries at least annually Plug-in fragrance devices sold in most grocery stores and used in many homes can cause home fires.

The plastic they are made from is a thin plastic and work with a device to warm the liquid to spread the fragrance.

Some of the plug-ins have a small night-light built in it. If used inspect these frequently and dispose of them if any deterioration is detected. Use only the rated size bulbs.

Insurance tips to help pro-

tect personal property and recover from a fire loss: * Inventory one’s valuables, including approximate value and date purchased. Pictures or videos are great. Go to www.KnowYourStuff.org for more information and download free software. * Store your inventory, mortgage and other important papers in a bank safe deposit box or fireproof box * Add your Insurance Company’s claims number to contacts on your cell phone and call 24/7 if you have a loss to get advice and assistance to address your particular situation in a timely manner * Read and understand your homeowner and auto insurance policies, especially the deductibles. Talk to an agent to make sure to have the appropriate amount of insurance coverage.

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

Visit www.texansinsure.com.

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Dividends of Romney’s first debate victory

By KARL ROVE How big an impact did Mitt Romney’s performance in last week’s debate have? Huge.

Mr. Romney not only won the night, he changed the arc of the election—and perhaps its outcome. Surveys have him leading the RealClearPolitics average of polls for the first time since securing the GOP nomination in midApril.

Prior to Oct. 3, Mr. Romney trailed President Barack Obama by an average of 3.1 points in national polls tallied

by RealClearPolitics. Since the debate, Mr. Romney now leads Mr. Obama in the RCP average by a point, 48.2% to 47.2%, and the bounce is likely to grow. By comparison, Sen. John Kerry was widely seen to have bested President George W. Bush in the first 2004 debate (held on Sept. 30 of that year), but he never led in the RCP average in October.

In seven of the past nine presidential debate series, the challenger has gained more in the polls than the incumbent (or the candidate of the party in power). The first debate generally frames the series and establishes whether the bounce will be large or modest. Mr. Romney’s bounce is significant.

It’s unlikely that Mr. Obama will do as poorly next Tuesday at Hofstra University in New York. His supporters are demanding that he be more aggressive. He will be, telling AM radio’s Tom Joyner on Wednesday that he’d been “too polite” in the first debate.

But if the president is as angry and negative in the Oct. 16 debate as he has been on the campaign trail the past week, he will damage himself again.

It’s hard in a town-hall format like next week’s to attack, and too easy to come across as mean and nasty. Also, alleging that Mr. Romney is a seri-

al deceiver—as the president and top advisers are doing—is a hard sell. Mr. Romney came across last week as practical and thoughtful, authentic and a straight shooter.

A record 72% in the Oct. 8 Gallup survey said he won the debate, compared with 20% who thought Mr. Obama did.

Voters would not have awarded such a lopsided victory to a liar.

An Oct. 7 Pew Research report found that before the debate, Romney voters were four points more likely than Obama voters to give the election “a lot of thought.” After it, Romney-voter engagement was 15 points higher than that of Obama voters. This enthusiasm gap already expresses itself in voter registration and is now influencing early voting.

In the eight battleground states that register voters by party, Republicans have maintained their advantage or cut into the Democrats’ in all but one (Nevada). Since September 2008, Republicans have kept their registration advantages in Colorado and New Hampshire. They’ve added more new Republican registrations than Democrats did in Florida, Iowa and North Carolina. And they’ve lost fewer voters from the rolls than Democrats did in New Mexico and Pennsylvania.

Republicans are also getting the better of Mr. Obama in early voting. In 2008, Democrats made up 51% of the North Carolina early vote while Republicans were 30%.

This year, Republicans have cast 54% of the ballots returned so far, Democrats only 28%, according to state data compiled by George Mason University’s Michael McDonald for his United States Election Project.

In Florida, 46% of absentee ballots returned by September’s end came from Repub-

licans (compared with 37% in 2008) while just 38% came from Democrats (they were 46% of the total in 2008).

More Republicans have requested absentee ballots in Colorado, a state where Democrats edged out Republicans in early voting last time.

Republicans have also made up ground in Ohio. For example, in 2008 Democrats requested 5% more absentee ballots in Franklin County (Columbus), 4% more in Greene County (Xenia), and 11% more in Wood County (Bowling Green). This election, Republicans have more ballot requests than Democrats in these counties by 5%, 19% and 1% respectively.

The Romney campaign saw a $12 million surge in online contributions following the debate, and major GOP fundraisers are again opening their checkbooks. True enough, Hollywood stars and rich San Francisco liberals wrote big checks during Mr. Obama’s two-day California swing this week. But it isn’t clear what overall impact the president’s poor debate performance will have on his fundraising. The small Internet donors that produced an eye-popping $181 million fundraising total in September may be disappointed in his debate skills and waiting to see if he improves.

During the GOP primary, one of Mr. Romney’s chief selling points was his skill as a debater. He picked a powerful moment to display this strength. The debate at the University of Denver qualifies as among the most consequential in history. It might end up as the election’s decision point.

This article originally appeared on WSJ.com on Wednesday, October 11, 2012.

Olson calls for postal probe U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, (TX 22) has written the following letter to the Post Master General on the missing voter registration cards.

October 5, 2012 To Patrick R. Donahoe Postmaster General 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260-3100 Dear Mr. Donahoe: I appreciate that, as Postmaster General, you are faced with many pressing concerns regarding the United States Postal Service (USPS). However, one of the highest priorities of your agency is to help protect the integrity of the electoral process.

My office has received reports that Voter Registration Cards (VRCs) for two separate zip codes have been lost or misplaced. These reports have been verified by Fort Bend County Election Administration. The disappearance of VRCs in zip codes 77406 and 77494 must be investigated.

Maintaining-election integrity and ensuring that every American citizen can exercise the right to vote, without fear of fraud, must be a top priority for all government officials. On behalf of the voters in the district that I represent, I respectfully request immediate action on this issue.

On March 30 and April 5, 2012, between the hours of 8 PM and 9 PM, approximately 280,000 VRCs were transported via postal truck from the Houston Post Office located at 40 I Franklin Street to

the North Houston Post Office located at 4600 Aldine Bender Road. These trays arrived at the end of the afternoon shift in order to be processed for delivery by the night shift.

As of today, 22,000 cards remain unaccounted for, and this mistake presents an incredible opportunity for voter fraud. While these VRCs have been re-issued, there is nothing preventing the possibility that unscrupulous individuals can walk into a polling location and vote with one of these “lost” cards. This occurrence would not only allow someone voting who may be otherwise ineligible to vote, but also deprive a citizen of their sacred right to cast their vote in an election. This possibility is reprehensible.

The U.S. Postal Service’s ineptitude in this situation, both in losing the VRCs and in failing to find those responsible, is frankly unacceptable. The USPS must be vigilant against mail theft and must help to ensure that those affected by this theft do not lose their constitutional right to vote.

I strongly urge you to investigate this situation immediately, and I look forward to receiving your findings and any USPS policy changes to ensure that those affected by this theft do not lose their constitutional right to vote.

I strongly urge you to investigate this situation immediately, and I look forward to receiving your findings and any USPS policy changes to ensure that this never happens again.

Career Fair The City of Sugar Land will host the First Annual Fort Bend County Employer Career Fair on Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive. The career fair is being planned and organized by the cities of Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg; Fort Bend County; and Workforce Solutions. Employers representing local governments, hospitals, education and private industries will be in attendance. The purpose of this event is to allow individuals to explore job opportunities in both the public and private sectors in Fort Bend County, as well as learn about volunteer needs in the area. Job applicants are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and dress professionally. Many companies will pre-screen job applicants and perform interviews during the Career Fair. For more information, contact the Sugar Land Human Resources Department at (281) 275-2205.

FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor

www.fbindependent.com Email: Editor@fbindependent.com

INDEPENDENT • OCTOBER 17, 2012 • Page 5

Community news 11th Annual Run to Cure Huntington’s Disease moves to Constellation Field The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is proud to announce the 11th Annual Run to Cure HD (www.runtocurehd. com), a competitive 5K race, 5K fun run/walk and Kids K run. The event will be held Saturday, November 3 at Constellation Field, Home of the Sugar Land Skeeters in Sugar Land.

Event proceeds support HDSA’s fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. Sugar Land’s very own, Jacquie Baly will host and emcee the event.

“We’re very excited to move the race to Constellation Field this year,” says Run to Cure HD committee member Billy Levy.

“By making this change, we can finally offer our runners a closed course, more activities in the Post Race Party, and a bigger and better run. The finish line is at home plate so everyone will see themselves on the Jumbotron as they cross the finish!”

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, (HCSS) a Sugar Land-based software company, is once again the

event’s presenting sponsor.

Other sponsors include the Baker Hughes Foundation, CenterPoint Energy, Walgreens, Luke’s Locker, Texas Running Company, Vista Bank Texas, Spectra Energy, and the Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic.

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a devastating, hereditary, degenerative brain disorder that results in a loss of cognitive, behavioral and physical control, and for which, presently, there is no treatment or cure.

HD slowly diminishes the affected individual’s ability to walk, think, talk and reason. Symptoms usually appear in an individual between 30 and 50 years of age and progress over a 10 to 25 year period. Eventually, a person with HD becomes totally dependent upon others for his or her care.

More than 30,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with HD and 200,000 are at-risk. Each of their siblings and children has a 50 percent risk of developing the disease.

Although medications can relieve some symptoms in

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 5, 2012, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request to rezone an approximate 26 acre tract of land, currently zoned LC-3, retail district to PD, Planned Development District to allow for use of the property as a mixed-use development incorporating LC-3, retail district uses and office/warehouse and industrial uses.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located southwest of the intersection of Highway 90A and Tang City Drive and northeast of the intersection of Bull Lane and Adams Street.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being all of Abraham Business Park filed under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File Number 20120099 according to the Map and Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Planning Department at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

certain individuals, research has yet to find a means of conquering or even slowing the deadly progression of HD. The fee to register for the Run to Cure HD is $25 through race day. Online registration is available at www. runtocurehd.com through October 31 at 8 p.m. Walk up registration will be available at all Packet Pickup locations starting November 1.

For more information about Packet Pickup times and locations, sponsorship opportunities or event details visit www.runtocurehd.com or call 713-344-3451.

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is the largest 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s Disease.

Founded in 1968 by Mar-

jorie Guthrie, wife of folk legend Woody Guthrie who lost his battle with HD, the Society works tirelessly to provide the family services, education, advocacy and research to provide help for today, hope for tomorrow to the more than 30,000 people diagnosed with HD and the 250,000 at-risk in the United States.

HDSA also supports 21 Centers of Excellence at major medical facilities throughout the U.S., where people with HD and their families receive comprehensive medical, psychological and social services, in addition to physical and occupational therapy and genetic testing and counseling.

To learn more about Huntington’s Disease and to get involved in HDSA, visit www.hdsa.org or call 1-800345-HDSA.

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NOTICE OF SPEED LIMIT REGULATIONS PALM ROYALE BOULEVARD The City of Sugar Land City Council on October 02, 2012 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 1872: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, DIVISION 5, SECTION 5-128(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE SPEED ZONE FOR PALM ROYALE BOULEVARD. Section 5-128(b) Secondary Streets, of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to the speed zone of Palm Royale Boulevard, is amended to read as follows: Palm Royale Boulevard From Sweetwater Boulevard to Commonwealth Boulevard, a distance of approximately 2.409 miles, 35 miles an hour.

NOTICE AFFORDING OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the City of Sugar Land propose to extend University Boulevard in Fort Bend County, beginning at its northern terminus south of Drainage Ditch H and extending over Drainage Ditch H to US Highway 90A, a distance of approximately 0.23 miles. Upon completion, University Boulevard would be a four-lane divided roadway with four 11-foot travel lanes, a median that varies from 18 feet to 24 feet, and an 11-foot left-turn lane at US 90A, all within an 100 foot Right-of-Way (ROW) width. The proposed project would also create dual 12-foot left-turn lanes from westbound US 90A onto University Boulevard. The proposed project would also convert much of the existing US 90A median west of University Boulevard to an auxiliary lane. Sidewalks would be provided on both sides of the roadway and would meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. A shared pedestrian / bicycle trail would be located on the northbound bridge over Drainage Ditch H. When constructed, this project would allow for improved traffic flow between Highway 6 and US Highway 90A by providing an alternate route from the Highway 6 and US 90A intersection.

The proposed project would not require any ROW and there would be no displacements of residences or businesses. There would be no impacts to parklands, wildlife or waterfowl refuges, recreational areas, historic or archeological sites, or waters of the U.S. (including wetlands). The proposed project would span the 100 year floodplain, as mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and, no increase to the base flood elevation level that would violate applicable floodplain regulations and ordinances is anticipated. No impacts to sensitive noise or air receptors or hazardous materials sites are anticipated. There would be no effects to federal/state threatened or endangered species or their habitats.

Maps and drawings showing the proposed project location and design, environmental studies, and information regarding tentative schedules for construction of this project are available for viewing at TxDOT’s Houston District office located at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007. Maps and drawings showing the project’s location and geometric design are also on file at the City of Sugar Land, located at 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Please call Ms Susan Theiss at (713) 802-5249 to schedule an appointment to view the available information at TxDOT’s Houston District office.

Please contact Shashi Kumar at (281)275-2700 to schedule an appointment to view the available information at the City of Sugar Land. City of Sugar Land offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding some State holidays. TxDOT offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays.

Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not more than $200.00 for each offense.

Said ordinance is available in the office of the City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

SUGAR LAND POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE A team of national assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on November 4th to examine the Sugar Land Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations and support services.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Nov. 5th, at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard.

Comments may also be provided by phone at (281) 275-2909 on Nov. 5th, from 2-4 p.m.

All comments will be limited to 10 minutes and must address SLPD’s ability to comply with CALEA standards. Contact Sgt. Yolanda Davis, Accreditation Manager, at (281) 275-2615 for a copy of the standards.

Written comments should be sent to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.

Anyone may request that a public hearing be held covering the social, economic, and environmental effects of the project by mailing a written request to the District Engineer, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251-1386, or e-mailing a request to Susan.Theiss@txdot.gov by 5:00 PM November 26, 2012. In the event a public hearing is requested, one would be scheduled and notices about the hearing date and location would be published in local papers and mailed to adjacent property owners.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT ZONING 11.469 ACRES WESCOTT AVENUE AND BRANFORD PLACE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

City of Missouri City

Sealed submittals (1) one original and (5) five copies, addressed to the City Secretary Office of the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, November 01, 2012 for:

PERMANENT ZONING OF 11.469 ACRES TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT (FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (TELFAIR EXCHANGE LOFTS 330 UNITS) AND LANDSCAPE BUFFER LOCATED ON WESCOTT AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION WITH BRANFORD PLACE, WITHIN THE ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGUE, A-32, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. PURPOSE:

ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

WHERE:

CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN:

CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M., NOVEMBER 6, 2012

LEGAL NOTICE The Missouri City Recreation and Leisure Corporation is now issuing a Request for Proposals for the following: RFP #029-13

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR GOLF FACILITY

Scope: The Missouri City Recreation and Leisure Corporation (“MCRLC”) requests proposals from interested parties to provide grounds maintenance services for its two eighteen hole golf courses, green space, and the clubhouse, City Centre at Quail Valley. The MCRLC intends to enter into a term contract with one (1) vendor to provide all equipment, materials, labor and hauling to cost effectively maintain the courses and open space in a manner which provides a safe, clean, attractive and orderly atmosphere and promotes optimum utilization of the facility by the citizens of Missouri City.

All costs anticipated by the contractor for which he shall seek reimbursement MUST be included in final negotiated price. This includes any delivery, fuel surcharge or other miscellaneous charges.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the City Centre at Quail Valley, Azalea Room, Second Floor, located at 2880 La Quinta in Missouri City, Texas.

Proposals will be accepted until 2 PM Local Time, November 5, 2012 and then opened.

The RFP packages may be obtained beginning October 18th from the Missouri City Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway (281) 403-8626, or by email charles@ missouricitytx.gov Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals 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. Proposal responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Charles Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City, Texas

COVINGTON WOODS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT Submissions shall be appropriately marked in the upper left hand corner as follows: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ #2013-02 COVINGTON WOODS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT Signed and sealed submittals shall be delivered to the Office of the City Secretary, on or before 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, November 01, 2012, City of Sugar Land, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All submissions received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date for the opening of submittals.

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED ZONING MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE (281) 2752218 OR EMAIL PLANNING@SUGARLANDTX.GOV. THE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON. Vicinity Map:

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

The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to waive informalities in submittals received. The award will be made based on a panel evaluation of submittals received.

RFQ documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at www.publicpurchase.com or https://www.bidsync.com.

Registration is free. All documents, amendments and other information relating to the submittal will be posted at this site.

For questions regarding this request for qualification, please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contract Administrator, telephone number (281) 275-2302 or email at jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • OCTOBER 17, 2012 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 10th day of September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ROBERT PRITCHETI, JR., ET AL in Cause #09-DCV173901 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 4600006095002907 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND OUT OF TRACT 609 OF MAGNOLIA PLACE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; THIS PROPERTY IS BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: a) ON THE NORTH BY SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 9376306; b) ON THE EAST BY WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 2003110755 c) ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 2004085930; AND d) ON THE WEST BY EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SCHOOL STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLORADO STREET); BEING THAT SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLL AS ACCOUNT NO. 460000609500297.

Levied on the 24TH day of September 2012 as the property of ROBERT PRICHETT, JR. EULA ANN PRITCHETT AKA EULA DAVIS PRITCHETT to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,934.54, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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 AND ALL OTHER RELATED ENTITIES. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

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 August 13, 2012 in cause numbered 09-DCV175332 styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND INC. vs.

DARLENE JOHNSON, in which a judgment was rendered on FEB 10, 2011, in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND INC. for the sum of Four Thousand five Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Eleven Cents ($4569.11); 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 Sept 10, 2012 and will on Nov 6th, 2012, 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 DARLENE JOHNSON to and in the following described Real Property: Lot Twenty TWO (22), Block 10 of THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THUNDERBIRD WEST 1 IN FORT BEND COUNTY , TEXAS AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS of Fort Bend County, Texas , IN BOOK 10, PAGE 15.

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND INC., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: Nov 6, 2012 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCT VS. JAMES F HOULINHAN, ET UX in Cause #09-DCV -169789 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1:GEO: 5040010090170907 LOT SEVENTEEN(17), BLOCK NINE (9), OF MISSION WEST SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 17 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 3RD day of October 2012 as the property of JAMES FRANCIS HOULINHAN, CINDY JEANEAU HOULINHAN to satisfy a judgment amounting to $242.92, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #30, AND HARRIS-FORT BEND EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT # 100.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3RD day of October, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

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

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE 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 25, 2012 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.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

RFP 13-010 – WATER TREATMENTSOFTENER FOR JUSTICE CENTER A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 9:00AM (CST). The preproposal conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Justice Center mechanical yard located in the rear of 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle (facing Williams Way Blvd), Richmond Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

Bonds are 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

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS

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, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 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.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

BID 13-011 – TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION FOR FRY ROAD AT VILLAGE CENTER A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

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

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

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, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 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. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

BID 13-012 – SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR FREEDOM PARK Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 10th day September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RALPHARD R. HENDERSON AKA RALPHARD RAY HENDERSON AKA RALPH HENDERSON, ET AL in Cause #11DCV-191465 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 5890010090560907/ 1939006000056 LOT 56 IN BLOCK 9 OF CORRECTED PLAT OF QUAIL RUN, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION 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. Levied on the 24th day of September 2012 as the property of RALPHARD R. HENDERSON, AKS RALPHARD RAY HENDERSON AKA RALPH HENDERSON , JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $7150.61, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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, CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338 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 10th day of September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BALTEJ SINGH, ET AL in Cause #10-DCV-178518 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1:GEO: 8695050050010901 LOT 1 IN BLOCK 5 OF REPLAT OF TARA, SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 1227/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 24TH day of September 2012 as the property of BALTEJ SINGH; GURMET SINGH AKA GURMIT KAUR, TARA COLONY HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $7,389.33, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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 PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

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 25, 2012 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.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

RFP 13-009 – CONTINGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 25th day of September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. EARNEST ALLEN BURR, ET AL in Cause #06-DCV-150879 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 2150030010200907 LOT 2 IN BLOCK 1 OF BRlARGATE, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 7 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NO. 2150030010200907/1938012500002) Levied on the 3rd day of October 2012 as the property of EARNEST ALLEN BURR, CHERYL ANN BURR to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,734.05, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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 AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 10th day September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. REGINALD DARNELL BURT, ET AL in Cause #10DCV-186009 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1:GEO: 4950040281900907 LOT NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK TWENTYEIGHT (28), OF THE MEADOWS, SECTION FOUR (4), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 11,PAGE 4, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 24th day of September 2012 as the property of REGINALD DARNELL BURT AKA REGINALD D. BURT, KAREN E. BURT to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,273.57, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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; CITY OF MEADOWS PLACE; FORT BEND COUNTY. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 10th day of September 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RODERICK DANIEL, AKA RODERICK DEWAYNE DANIEL in Cause #11-DCV-192515 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1:GEO: 9550010247085907 UNIT NUMBER 7085 IN BUILDING SITE NUMBER 24 OUT OF RESERVE A, OF WILLOW PARK, SECTION 1,A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 11,PAGE 5 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM HUGH A. ST. MARY, BY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE TO RODERICK DANIEL DATED JUNE 5, 2001 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2001055221 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS IN THE COMMON AREA AS SET FORTH IN INSTRUMENT FILED FOR RECORD IN VOLUME 589, PAGE 632 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING THAT SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON THE PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS UNIT 7085 IN BUILDING SITE 24 OF WILLOW PARK (RESERVE A), SECTION 1 AND IDENTIFIED AS ACCOUNT NO. 9550-01-024-7085-907.

Levied on the 24TH day of September 2012 as the property of RODERICK DANIEL, AKA RODERICK DEWAYNE DANIEL to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,582.28, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND CITY OF HOUSTON. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.

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 30th day August 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MOSE WATTS in Cause #11-DCV-191522 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 4600006140050907 A TRACT OR PARCEL OUT OF BLOCK 614 OF MAGNOLIA PLACE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 6 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM SINCLAIR DYER TO MOSE WATTS BY DEED DATED AUGUST 29,1974 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 626, PAGE 741 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING THAT SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS LOT 5 IN BLOCK 614 ON PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLL ACCOUNT NO. 4600-00-612-3010-907.

Levied on the 10th day of September 2012 as the property of MOSE WATTS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,752.45, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT #01, 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 September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of September, 2012 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11-DCV192117 in favor of the Plaintiff - Mission West Civic Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of$7,788.42 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3rd day of October, 2012, 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) Hermes H. Hernandez and Norv Canales had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of November, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 38, BLOCK 11, OF MISSION WEST, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 17, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $63,830

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 30th day August 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. CLIFTON T. LOTI in Cause #11-DCV-192438 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0477000000141906 ALL THAT CERTAIN 0.367 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OFF THE NORTHEASTERLY END OF TRACT # 13 OUT OF THE JOHN VALKA 61.50 ACRE TRACT, SECTION #26, H. & T. C. RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 477, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 7th day of September 2012 as the property of CLIFTON T. LOTT to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,462.98, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY OF NEEDVILLE, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL AND WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 24th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 2nd day of August, 2012 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 09-DCV-173637 in favor of the Plaintiff - Kingsbridge Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,918.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 7th day of September, 2012, 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) - Luis M. Rivera had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of November, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas 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 5, BLOCK 1, OF KINGSBRIDGE PLACE SECTION, THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO(S) 1897/B AND 1898/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 14730 RAVENSCROFT, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $211,420 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: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 30th day of August, 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. E. REMJ WANDE, ET AL in Cause #11-DCV-188545 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I wiII proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 6th day of NOVEMBER 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level I of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 5856010010140907 THE WEST PORTION OF LOT FOURTEEN (14), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF QUAIL BRIDGE SECTION ONE (1), BEING A REPLAT OF RIDGEMONT, SECTION FIVE (5), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 14, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO: 5856020040121907 THE SOUTH PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK 4, OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION TWO (2), ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 15, PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 7th day of September 2012 as the property of E. REMI WANDE, VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $11,490.69, representing delinquent taxes, penaIties, 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, CITY OF HOUSTON AND FORT BEND COUNTY AND ALL OTHER RELATED ENTITIES. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7th day of September, 2012.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of August, 2012 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-196769 in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen, Section IV Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4285.16 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 24th day of September, 2012, 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) - Cleophus Hemphill and Mary AllenHemphill had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of November, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas 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 89, BLOCK 7, 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, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2134 RITTENMORE DR., MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $69,740

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.

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: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Rehabilitation of the Fort Bend County Courthouse – Phase II. Proposal documents may be ordered at the office of Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. at 9411 Hargrove Drive, Dallas, Texas 75220, (214) 902-0111, kmoncrief@phoenix1. org. Upon written request and payment of a non-refundable fee that includes overnight shipping and handling, drawings and specifications in either full size, half size, 11” x 17” or CD will be mailed. Additional Proposal Documents are posted to PIRC ftp site and are accessible by logging on as follows: Web Address: ftp.phoenix1.org User Name: phoenix\fortbendsub Password: courthouse Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. (“Construction Manager”), on behalf of Fort Bend County (“Owner”), will accept subcontractor proposals for the following proposal packages: PHASE II SCOPES: 1. Penetrations Systems 2. Structural Steel Fabrication 3. Structural Steel Installation 4. Concrete 5. Asphalt Concrete Pavement 6. Pavement Markings 7. Masonry Restoration 8. Doors, Frames, & Hardware Supply Only 9. Window Supply Only 10. Window Treatments 11. Signage 12. Toilet Compartments & Accessories 13. Fire Protection Specialties 14. Hydraulic Elevators 15. Wet Pipe Fire Suppression System 16. Lath & Gypsum Plaster

17. Gypsum Drywall 18. Acoustical Ceiling Systems 19. Tiling 20. Terrazzo 21. Flooring 22. Plumbing 23. Site Utilities 24. Excavation 25. Termite Control 26. Electrical 27. Fire Alarm 28. H.V.A.C. 29. Window Restoration 30. Finish Carpentry 31. Rough Carpentry 32. Paint

Pre-Proposal Conferences: Thursday, the 11th day of October, 2012, and Thursday, the 18th day of October, 2012 at 9:00 AM at the William Travis Building, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. The courthouse, located at 401 Jackson (across the street from the Travis Building), will be open for inspections at the conclusion of the pre-proposal meeting until 3:00 PM both days. If you are submitting a proposal for this project, please note that attendance of one of the pre-proposal meetings will be worth 5% in the scoring system used to evaluate proposals.

Submission Deadline: Proposals will be received at Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd., 9411 Hargrove Drive, Dallas, Texas 75220, on Thursday, October 25, 2012 until 1:30 PM, local time (CST).

The courthouse can also be made available for inspection (if arrangements are made in advance) any day (M – F) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM starting October 3 until October 22 (the day before proposals are due). Arrangements for courthouse inspection need to be made (in advance) through David McClung, Site Superintendent, at 214-415-1205 or dmcclung@phoenix1.org.

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News Fort Bend P-16 Regional Council receives State recognition Since 2006, a diverse group of Fort Bend County leaders have been meeting with a specific purpose—creating a college-going culture in their community.

The P-16 Council was founded with the mission of having more Fort Bend County students attend and complete college. P-16 stands for Pre-school through grade 16, or the fourth year of college.

The group, made up of leaders among non-profit groups, school districts, colleges, faith- based organizations, businesses, and government entities hopes to spur positive change and lead educational policies that promote success

in life. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has recognized the Fort Bend P-16 group as a 2012 Regional Council.

“As a school superintendent, I know that community involvement is one of the keys to academic success,” said Dr. Thomas Randle, superintendent of Lamar CISD and chairman of the executive board of the P-16 Council.

“This group wants everyone to know that education is important to our community, and not just for those families with school-aged children.”

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides leadership and coordi-

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nation for the Texas higher education system.

It includes the P-16 Initiatives Division and works to increase the participation and success of all Texans in college.

With diverse community leadership, the P-16 Councils are focused on reaching out to Texas families about the importance of going to college and what it takes to be successful in college and beyond.

Presently, the P-16 Council is working with All Kids Alliance on a math initiative in the P-16 region that includes Lamar CISD, Stafford MSD, Needville ISD and Fort Bend ISD.

Making preparations for the coffee are (L to R): Child Advocates of Fort Bend Development Coordinator Alyson Tomasello, Susan O’Hara of CRU Home (seated), Child Advocates of Fort Bend Events Specialist Lisa Moore, Pam Duggan Gray of Friends, Charley Ham of CRU Home (seated), and Allyson Huth of CRU Home.

Board of Directors , Front Row, Mable Scott Austin, left, Treasurer, P-16 and Founder/ President, Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW), Helen Wright, Executive Director, William Smith Tri County, Child Development Centers, Inc., Judy Hayman, Associate Dean, Academics, Houston Community College, Southwest College Elise Leaks Harmon, Vice Chair, Programs, P-16 and Secretary, A Concerned Citizens Group (ACCG); Back Row, Dora Olivo, left, Immediate Past Chair, P-16 and former Texas Legislator, Curtis Rhodes, Superintendent, Needville Independent School District , Dr. Thomas Randle, Board Chair, P-16 and Supt., Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, Perri D’Armond, Vice President, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, Mary Vazquez, Secretary, P-16 & Director, United Way of Greater Houston, Rev. Bobby Morgan, Faith – Based Organizations, Abiding Faith Baptist Church. Not pictured, Betty McCrohan, Vice Chair, Policy, P-16 and President, Wharton County Junior College, Lance Hindt, Superintendent, Stafford Municipal School District (Stafford MSD), Dick Phillips, Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Houston System Higher Education, Charlie Myer, Regional Advancement Officer, YMCA Greater Houston - West Group YMCA, Dr. Fena Garza, President, Houston Community College, Southwest College, Michael McKie, Acting Superintendent, Fort Bend Independent School District, Shawyne Thomas, Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA), Karrie Washenfelder, Fort Bend Employees Federation, and Paul Landa, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

Texian Market Days: Historical fun for the entire family History comes alive at the 29th annual Texian Market Days festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27, at George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 in Richmond.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-15, and can be reserved or purchased at the gate.

Children age 4 and under are admitted free.

The family-friendly living history festival is roughly divided into four historical time periods: the 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s.

It features interactive activities, Texas Revolution and Civil War battle reenactments, historic home tours, a wide variety of food and crafts, and plenty of live entertainment.

Get involved in Texian politics and skirmishes of the

1800s, twirl a lasso with real cowboys, and take a spin with Victorian dancers and learn about proper Victorian etiquette; there’s something for folks of all ages.

Early settler life is spotlighted at the 1830s site, where activities include pioneer food demonstrations and activities, Texas Revolution battle skirmishes, and ongoing tours of the “dog-trot” log cabin.

Experience life in post-Civil War Texas at the 1860s site, where Confederate and Union soldiers camp, a Civil War battle is reenacted, Victorian dancing is demonstrated.

There’s also historic food tasting, prairie home tours and interactive one-room schoolhouse programs.

Immersing themselves in the Victorian splendor of the

1890s area, visitors can tour the grandiose Davis mansion, watch live blacksmithing demonstrations, walk through the family cemetery, learn to write with quill pens, and be entertained by Dr. Bushrod’s Medicine Show, which has been a Texian Market Days staple since Day One. In addition, the chuck wagon camp is open with food samples hot off the open fire.

The 1930s site features tours of the George family’s original ranching home as well as hands-on activities and the chance to watch actual George Ranch cowboys give cattle-roping and dipping vat demonstrations.

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

Rosenberg Railroad Express presents The Roaring Twenties The whistle is blowing indicating it’s time for the Rosenberg Railroad Museum’s annual fundraising gala scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20 at Safari Texas.

This year’s event features a fun-filled evening with a 1920s theme, and the event is sure to be the Cat’s Meow!

The Rosenberg Railroad Express Presents All Aboard The Roaring Twenties is a tribute to the historic decade where fedoras, flappers and feather boas were all the rage.

Proceeds from this year’s event will support program operations and general operating needs for the Museum to assist

in preserving the rich heritage of the railroad industry and its contribution to the history of Fort Bend County. With over 8,000 visitors to the Museum in 2011, 6,000 were children who benefited from the Museum’s educational programs dedicated to sharing the history and importance of the railroad industry with today’s youth and included school tours, dedicated exhibits, a children’s library and special events.

The Rosenberg Railroad Express Presents All Aboard The Roaring Twenties features period entertainment, a costume contest and live and silent auctions.

The live auction includes a day trip on the Austin Steam Train High Flyer Caboose through the Texas Hill Country, a weekend escape to South Padre Island, original art, an oldtime soda fountain sock hop and a VIP box at a Skeeters’ game for 20 guests just to name a few.

The silent auction boasts over thirty lots of unique items just in time for the holidays. Tickets to The Rosenberg Railroad Express Presents All Aboard The Roaring Twenties are $75 per person and are available by contacting the Museum at 281.633.2846. For more information visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org/gala.

Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s annual membership coffee will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at 19 Glen Eagles Dr. in Sugar Land.

Beginning at 10 a.m., guests will enjoy fresh coffee and home baked pastries while learning about Friends and how the organization assists CAFB volunteers and the children they serve.

In addition, Allyson Huth from CRU Home will share holiday decorating ideas and demonstrations.

Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend is an auxiliary group to fund the “extras” like summer camp, a letter jacket, driver’s education and prom supplies, among other things, for children served by CAFB. The $35 membership contribution collected annually from each member goes toward the special needs fund and other Friends projects designed to improve the lives of the child victims served by the agency.

There are many ways you can be a Friend.

“You can simply join and pay your fees, knowing that you will truly help in the life of an abused and neglected child, or dive in and commit as many hours as you can to our projects,” said Friends President Sue Hauenstein.

Guests are encouraged to bring Target or Wal-Mart gift cards to help purchase emergency supplies for children

served by Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

The amount should be indicated on the card.

For more information on Friends and the Fall Coffee, please call Pam Duggan Gray

at 713-851-7292.

For more information on Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its volunteer opportunities, call 281-341-9955 or go to www.cafb.org.

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Community news Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Offers free flu shots to benefit Santa’s Exchange

2011 Flu Shot Clinic & Community Toy Drive Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, in collaboration with the Fort Bend and Sugar Land Exchange Clubs and the Sugar Land Rotary, will provide free flu shots on Saturday, November 3 to community members who participate in Santa’s Gift Exchange.

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

“We are proud to partner with the local exchange clubs once again to provide this community offering. This is a great way for the community to stay healthy while also putting smiles on children’s faces during the holiday season,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO of Methodist Sugar Land Hospi-

tal.

In 2011, Santa’s Gift Exchange provided toys and clothing to more than 3,000 economically disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County.

“Everyone’s help is needed to meet the challenge of providing toys for our children who will not have toys this year without our help,” said John Robson, Chairman of Santa’s Gift Exchange 2012.

“We are looking forward to partnering with Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for a fifth year. This is a great collaboration; get a flu shot and in return you are able to give back to the children in this community,” says Gladys Brumfield, Exchange Club of Sugar Land President.

“Our community is well known for its philanthropic values so we encourage you to participate by dropping off toys or clothing even if

you have already had your flu shot,” Siebenaler said.

If you would like to participate in this community event, please bring an unwrapped, new toy or clothing item to the main lobby of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital between the times of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3.

The flu vaccine is formulated to provide protection against three different flu viruses – H1N1, H3N2 and influenza B. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and over with no history of egg and/or latex allergy.

If you are pregnant, please visit your OB/GYN or primary care physician to have your vaccine administered.

For more information please call 281-275-0751.

Committee members Shirley Gordon, right, Helen Rosenthal, Judy Childress, Amelie Hamizi and Patti Pearson.

Sugar Creek Women’s Association hosts “Holiday Treasures” Boutique The Sugar Creek Country Club Women’s Association continues its longtime tradition of sponsoring their spectacular annual boutique, “Holiday Treasures”, on November 1 at the Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Country Club Blvd. The public is invited to shop from 10:00 a.m.

to 4 p.m. for a $5 admission fee. The proceeds from this fee will be given to a local charity.

Along with many returning vendors, a number of new vendors have been added for this year’s holiday shoppers.

Among the vendors will be Amici Italian Imports, Quilt

Girls, Social Butterfly Collection, Unique Garden Accents, Apple-licious Treats and The Pearl Lady. Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of items including jewelry, children’s toys, clothing, handbags, foods, specialty gift items, home decorator selections and holiday decorations.

Rice elected to statewide association board a 2005 graduate of the Fort Bend Chamber’s Leadership Forum Class. He and his wife, Mary, have three children, David, Daniel, and Douglas.

TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local public school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.9 million public school students.

The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has elected Jim Rice of Fort Bend ISD to a two-year term on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 4G. Elected to his local board

Fort Bend Symphony opens season on October 28 with ‘boo-tiful’ music Rice in 2010, Rice currently serves as president and previously served as secretary. He is president of Rice & Gardner Consultants, an engineering and construction management firm. He studied architectural drafting at Massey Business College.

An active member of the Boy Scouts of America, Rice serves on the Sam Houston Area Council Board of Directors, the Board of Directors for Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He previously served on the Fort Bend Regional P16 Council.

Co-founder and past chair of the board of directors of Fort Bend Cares, Rice also is Fort Bend Symphony musicians Charity James and Katherine Leskin are ready for the symphony’s Halloween-themed Hauntcert concert

Quail Valley Proud President Floyd Emery, Missouri City’s Asst. Fire Chief Paige Day and Fire Chief Russell Sander display the Smoke Detectors donated by QV Proud to Missouri City Fire and Rescue. These were used as raffle prizes at the Missouri City’s 1st annual Fire and Rescue Open House which was designed to provide instructions and demonstrations for kids and adults that could make a difference if placed in an emergency situation.

The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra opens the 2012-13 season with the return of its spook-tacular Halloween-themed concert on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre. Hauntcert is a family-friendly, magical event that includes a costume contest for all ages. The concert is sponsored by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.

Hauntcert features popular music like Phantom of the Opera, The Devil Went Down to Georgia and Thriller, as well as “ghostly” classics like Night on Bald Mountain, Firebird and Funeral March of a Marionette, which is also known as the Alfred Hitchcock theme.

Concert-goers of all ages are sure to be spellbound by the magic of the Invisible Conductor and delighted by the costumed orchestra.

Children, as well as adults, are invited to dress in their best Halloween attire for this special concert. During intermission a costume contest will be held with prizes awarded for creativity in these four categories: Ages 6 and under, ages 7 to 12, ages 13 and up, and group/ family. “The debut of this concert was a huge hit in 2010,” said Music Director Dr. Héctor Agüero. “It’s a fun time as FBSO musicians dress up in costume and we perform ghoulishly great music and mix in some magic.”

Tickets to Hauntcert begin at just $12 for adults, while children 12 and under attend free, when accompanied by an adult. Discounts are available for students, seniors 55 and over, military and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available at fbso.org or by calling 281-276-9642.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of September, 2012 by the Honorable County Court at Law # 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-CCV-041820 in favor of the Plaintiff - Mission Bend North Civic Improvement Association Plaintiff, for the sum of$7,469.82 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 1, 2012, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of November, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the defendants Vilma A. Morales and Carlos G. Cuchilla had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT ELEVEN (11), IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF MISSION BEND NORTH, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION PARTLY IN HARRIS COUNTY AND IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 265, PAGE 116 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 28 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS SUBJECT PROPERTY LIES WHOLLY WITHIN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY) 6811 SAN PABLO, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: Cash, TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 A.M. Ruben Davis, Precinct Two Constable Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant G. Majors, #73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the August 17, 2012 by the 240th Judicial District of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause # 09-DCV-170555 in favor of the Plaintiff - Olympia Estates Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,479.37 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 12, 2012, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of November, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the defendant Jordan Williams Jr. had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY (20), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF OLYMPIA ESTATES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2330/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (SUBJECT PROPERTY) 2627 ATLAS DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

TERMS: Cash, TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 A.M. Ruben Davis, Precinct Two Constable Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant G. Majors, #73 Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the August 31, 2012 by the 240th Judicial District of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause # 10-DCV-186052 in favor of the Plaintiff Quail Green Homeowners Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,104.76 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 10, 2012, and will offer for sale on the 6th day of November, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the defendants Charles Anyanwu and Chinkata Anyanwu had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 20, IN BLOCK 1 OF QUAIL GREEN, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 28, PAGE 1 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. (THE PROPERTY) 2723 EVENING SHADE COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

TERMS: Cash, TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 A.M. Ruben Davis, Precinct Two Constable Fort Bend County, Texas BY: Lieutenant G. Majors, #73 Deputy Constable

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AUTOMOBILE: Acura RDX

FILM REVIEW: Argo

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The RDX is Acura’s smaller SUV and was introduced in 2007. The 2013 RDX ups the game with all new looks, a new engine, a new transmission and new all-wheel-drive system.

Chassis updates include a longer wheelbase with increased track, all-new reactive dampers and a new motion adaptive electronic power steering system.

Inside the 2013 RDX, riders will appreciate a new interior design along with larger door openings, more passenger and cargo space and a new power rear tailgate.

The original RDX heavily targeted young professionals who were early in their career, without kids, who participated in a very active lifestyle and preferred a vehicle with a decidedly sport-minded driving characteristic. For 2013, the RDX target buyer has shifted to a slightly older (early 30s versus late 20s) driver who is married and soon approaching parenthood.

Today’s RDX target buyer still values a sport minded driving character but also prioritizes increased comfort (with strong emphasis on premium interior appointments)

In November of 1979, Iranian “students” overtook the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran, demanding that the US return the former Shah of Iran for a little hometown justice.

The new leader of Iran had become the infamous Ayatollah Khomeini and the mobs were roaming the streets of Tehran burning the American flag and screaming “Death to America” and were gunning for any American. They stormed the compound and forcefully took over 60 American hostages who had been working at the American Embassy and routinely marched them in front of the world while they were bound and blindfolded; it was painful to watch.

Unknown to the Iranians, six Americans were able to slip out the back of the embassy and took refuge in the Canadian Ambassador’s residence.

These six successfully

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Acura believes their RDX is the vehicle for this buyer segment. The RDX is powered by a 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 engine that makes 273 horsepower and 251 lb.-ft. of torque.

The engine is paired with a sequential sportshift 6-speed automatic transmission and all wheel drive is offered as an optional feature. Estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy is 20/28/23 mpg with two-wheel drive.

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of the midsection of this film was agonizing. A wonderful beginning and ending, but to reach greatness, I think we all agree that the entire film must be entertaining and inspirational. Affleck has superb movie-making skills (“The Town” was fantastic) and did not completely drop the ball in “Argo,” but he should learn the important lesson and consequences of losing or, even worse, boring his audience even if he thinks the details are vital for believability. He quite simply overdid it.

Another unfortunate sideeffect of his talent was that his screen presence and performance overwhelmed the six Americans so emphatically that their empathy and passion were lost on the pretty boy Affleck who had the most outstanding hair and beard in the entire movie. The six desperate Americans were hapless and did not invite compassion and understanding. I wanted them to be rescued by this cockamamie plan, but I was only pulling for them as Americans, not individuals.

This is a good movie and it could have been great so I suffered some disappointment. I vividly remember when the actual events took place, and the story has a raw memory that still causes me some hard feeling toward Iran.

This movie did nothing to assuage those feelings; maybe that was the point. It’s worth the price of admission, but the movie did not meet my expectations.

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maintained their secrecy and apparent safety for weeks causing the American government and in particular the C.I.A. much heartburn because their effective rescue without massive bloodshed or the spark that might cause an all-out war seemed impossible. Many ideas were discussed and cussed.

Finally, the “best of all the bad ideas” was the plan to make a fake movie led by a single CIA operative in charge of the super-secret operation who would merely pose as a Canadian who wanted to use the Iranian country as the backdrop for this movie and then leave with the six Americans pretending to be the Canadian movie crew. The effort to create the façade of this sham movie included a bogus script and a couple of Hollywood bigwigs who agreed to play along to further create the smoke screen that the movie named “Argo” was in fact a legitimate film with press coverage and all the trimmings of a movie trying to get financing and actors and all the rest of the hoopla that goes into making a legitimate movie. A lot of planning and a tremendous amount of detail.

And the devil is in the details. The first part of the movie during the tragedy and heartbreak occurring in Tehran was spellbinding and full of intrigue, but director and star Ben Affleck lost control of the entertainment factor during the middle of this film, thus thwarting the film that was actually taking place in my theatre from becoming a great film. The tedium

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$209,500. 3006 Lake Estates – 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms. Beautiful David Weekley. Travertine throughout. Crown Molding.

Hi ceilings. Gourmet Island Kitchen updated w/ rare granite, stainless appliances., double ovens, bow-bay window & built-in microwave. Breakfast area w/oversized windows

$549,900. 6806 Peatwood Way – 5 Bedrooms/3.5 Baths. Home sits on a large corner lot. Great floor plan at an amazing price. Home is in great condition and has been updated with wood flooring, stainless appliances, granite countertops, island kitchen.

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