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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

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Missouri City Ballet kicks off Holiday Season with The Nutcracker

Missouri City Ballet brings its holiday tradition to the Stafford Centre for three magical performances on Nov. 28 and 29.

New choreography and costumes, Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, and a cast of area dancers make the classic story of The Nutcracker come to life.

A holiday favorite, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. After being enchanted by the beautiful Land of Snow and delightful Kingdom of Sweets, audiences can meet the cast for

Clara with the Nutcracker. photos and autographs following each performance.

In its sixth season, Missouri City Ballet is a non-profit, preprofessional ballet company offering intensive training and performance opportunities for serious young dancers in the Fort Bend area.

Artistic Director Sharon Teague, a retired Houston Ballet First Soloist, uses her wealth of ballet experience and visionary leadership to prepare the dancers and productions for stage.

This year the company’s Artistic Staff was thrilled to be joined by Lauren Anderson, re-

tired Houston Ballet Principal, who brings her legendary talent to further enhance the dancers’ training.

Tickets start at only $18 so families can bring their little ones to see the magic of The Nutcracker, and this year’s cast features talent from the area who will wow audiences.

“You will be surprised at what these 12, 13, 14-year-old kids can do, and that’s from someone who’s been dancing with Houston Ballet,” says Teague. “I think your family will enjoy it.”

To purchase tickets, visit www.missouricityballet.org.

Fort Bend voters turned out for the first day of Early Voting on Monday at a very good pace, according to the Election Administrator John Oldham.

Countywide 1,192 voters cast ballots at the county’s 17 Early Voting sites.

This compares to 588 on the first day of Early Voting for the November 2013 election and 244 in November 2011.

That means first day polling

during early voting this year doubled compared to 2013 figures and tripled when compared to the 2011 numbers.

Turnout was up significantly in all portions of the county except in the city of Sugar Land.

However, in November 2013 Sugar Land was conducting a Bond Election.

While the state has many Constitutional amendments on the ballot, Fort Bend County has four

bond propositions on the ballot.

States’ Proposition No. 1 is the constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $25,000.

Upon passage, State’s Prop 7 will dedicate a portion of the general sales and use tax and the motor vehicle sales tax to the general highway fund.

Early voting begins on a brisk note

AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOG MARCHING BAND AND ANGELS DANCE TEAM WIN LONE STAR PREVIEW. Drum Majors and Angels Colonel at Lone Star during finals award ceremony — Drum Majors Mauricio Mondragon and Willy Xu and Angel colonel Jeslian DiCesare.

The Austin HS Bulldog Marching Band and Angels Dance Team was named Grand Champion AGAIN at the Lone Star Preview Marching Contest on October 17 at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Conroe. Competing against 22 other bands, the AHS Band and Angels scored first place overall (in preliminary competition and finals competition) and won the captions for Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. Other FBISD bands competing included Clements, Dulles, Kempner, and Travis with Clements and Kempner also making finals. Band director, Bob Chreste, has been telling the students all season, “You must believe that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.”

Sugar Land suspends planned development application for Telfair Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard notified Ted Nelson, of Newland Communities, that the City has suspended processing of their application for a planned development district near University Boulevard and U.S. Highway 59 in Telfair.

The zoning application was submitted to the City on Aug. 31. Following a review of the proposal by City staff, the developer was notified that no further action would be taken on the application because it did not meet the requirements of the City’s new Development Code.

There were a number of concerns regarding the proposed development, including the following items.

• The application included 900 apartments, a number that far exceeds what’s been approved in previous planned development applications. Newland Communities does not currently have zoning or development rights to develop apartments on the prop-

erty. Per an existing development agreement (a contractual agreement) and previously approved plans, the developer can only develop an additional 83 apartment units in Telfair; currently none of those units can be developed in the area proposed for rezoning.

• Newland Communities must complete a school district impact study that projects future student populations and a traffic impact analysis. These requirements are consistent with past expectations for planned development applications proposing large amounts of multi-family.

• The developer will need to gain public support through a process similar to what the City required as part of the redevelopment of the Imperial Sugar refinery site and surrounding area.

The process included meetings

By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen and Audi of America in a Fort Bend County District Court alleging that the carmaker violated Texas environmental laws in the county by selling vehicles to residents which contained fraudulently manipulated vehicle emission control devices to circumvent emission limits.

Volkswagen’s deceptive acts undermined Fort Bend County’s efforts to improve air quality, reach attainment status and protect its citizens. Fort Bend

County seeks civil penalties and attorney’s fees.

From 2009 to August 31,2015, Volkswagen sold about 1,000 vehicles with manipulated devices to Fort Bend County residents.

Fort Bend County filed its lawsuit on Oct. 7.

Harris County has also filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen, ahead of Texas Attorney General filing a similar lawsuit.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked Harris and Fort Bend counties to halt their lawsuits. Paxton, who has filed two lawsuits of his own, said he

Mayor’s Letter, Page 3

with area neighborhoods and extensive feedback efforts.

A copy of the City’s letter to Newland Communities is posted at www.sugarlandtx.gov/tnletter.

“It’s important to note that a petition being circulated in our community will not prevent Newland Communities from submitting a planned development application that includes apartments,” said Director of Planning Lisa Kocich-Meyer.

“If this petition is successful, it would rescind our entire development code and leave our City without all zoning regulations for at least a year.” Any resubmitted planned development applications for the property will be reviewed through the zoning process with City staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council prior to any approvals. The public process will include opportunities to share support and/or concerns during public hearings.

Fort Bend sues Volkswagen

IMPACT A HERO. Come meet some real heroes! Impact A Hero will once again be holding a 5k race in Sugar Land on November 7th, 2015 at the Fort Settlement Middle School. The event will kick off at 7:30 a.m. and feature a 5k and children’s 1k. Cost for registration is $35 for the 5k and $20 for the 1k (10 years and under). Awards will be provided to the winner, 2nd and 3rd place in three categories. For more information visit: http://impactplayer.org/event-registration. Impact A Hero is a non-partisan 501 (c)(3) organization which provides immediate and ongoing support for our Heroes: severely wounded, post-9/11 combat veterans and their families and caregivers. The organization bridges the financial gap for veterans and families with immediate financial support so they can move forward with their lives.

wanted to go it alone.

“The alleged violations by VW harm Texans throughout the state, and a separate Harris County lawsuit undermines the ability to achieve a comprehensive and just statewide resolution of this matter on behalf of Texas,” Paxton wrote in the letter.

Harris County has responded by saying that the county will continue its lawsuit.

Fort Bend County Attorney Roy Cordes said, he will discuss Paxton’s letter with Commissioners Court before responding.

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NEWS

Sugar Creek Women’s Association“Holiday Treasures” Market. The Sugar Creek Country Club Women’s Association continues its longtime tradition of sponsoring their spectacular annual market, “Holiday Treasures”, on November 5 at the Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Country Club Blvd., Sugar Land. The public is invited to shop from 10 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 many vendors will be Amici Italian Imports, Collectors Nest, Follow your Arrow Boutique, Baby Mine, A Ari Jewelry, Scentsy 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 deco selections and holiday decorations.

L-R: Co-Chairs Shirley Gordon & Helen Rosenthal and committee members Amelie Hamizi, Rootie Foster & Judy Childress.

The prestigious Riverbend Country Club is opening its gates to the public for its fourth annual Riverbend Beer Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24. This special event is open to members and non-members to celebrate the Fall season and the proliferation of Houston and Fort Bend County breweries. Riverbend Country Club staff members and Beer Fest committee

members toast to the final plans for the 4th Annual Riverbend Beerfest. Pictured left-to-right: Christopher Traina of CWT Construction, member Garrett Hart of Hart Plumbing, Marketing Director Tricia Hawks, General Manager Wynn Chapman, and radio host Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan®. The event begins at 12 p.m and ends at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For tickets contact Tricia Hawks at (281)269-2526, or www.riverbendcountryclub.org.

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NEWS Sugar Land Mayor’s letter to the residents To the citizens of Sugar Land: I’d like to take a moment to update our residents regarding Newland Communities’ application for a mixed-use planned development near University Boulevard and U.S. Highway 59 in Telfair. The City has notified Newland Communities that we are suspending further processing of their application because it does not meet the requirements of our new development code.

We know there are concerns in the community. We’ve spent a great deal of time listening to your feedback, and quite frankly, we share many of your concerns. There has been a tremendous amount of focus on the application’s inclusion of 900 multi-family housing units. Let me be as direct as possible on this point.

The developer has no right to build any apartments on this site. Per an existing development agreement and previously approved plans, Newland can only develop an additional 83 apartment units in Telfair and none at this location.

It is also important that we minimize development impacts on our school system.

Any application for the development of this property must include a school district impact analysis, and we’ve shared this with Newland. This requirement is consistent with our past expectations of Newland.

As part of the development agreement we approved for Telfair years ago, we ensured that property for new schools was made available to Fort Bend ISD at a discounted rate.

We partner with Fort Bend ISD in many ways, including the establishment of a close work-

Thompson ing relationship with district demographers to ensure they have information needed to plan for new schools, continued law enforcement collaborations and many other areas.

Although most of the discussion of Newland’s application has centered on multi-family residential, it’s important to remember that this project includes much more than a residential component. We have high expectations for the development of this property, as well as the adjacent property that has been purchased

by Fluor for their new office complex. It will be a mixeduse development that positively supports and benefits our investment in the area and the long-term sustainability of our City as whole.

We believe this land holds great promise for the future of our City as a destination location and employment center.

For many years, our citizens have supported the expansion of tourism and employment opportunities and the development of cultural and

entertainment amenities. We saw this concept reaffirmed by a citizen-led Visioning Task Force in 2007 and a public vote in 2008. We are particularly excited about the construction progress on our new Smart Financial Centre theater and look forward to its opening in the fall of 2016.

We’ve worked very hard to grow our commercial tax base, which funds important City services and keeps our residential tax burden low. I am very proud of the fact that we have one of the lowest tax rates in the state of Texas. Since 1999, we have worked with over 40 corporations and developers to expand, construct improvements or relocate to Sugar Land, bringing with them thousands of jobs and over $1 billion in capital investment.

More than 15 corporations from the 2014 Fortune 500 lists have a significant presence in the City of Sugar Land. Sugar Land has achieved its sustainable, strong local economy through aggressive, focused efforts like the development envisioned around the Smart Financial Centre. It’s important to note that this type of commercial development generates revenue enjoyed by our residents and the school district.

Let’s also clarify the term urban in the context of building a sustainable city. When we refer to urban-style developments in our city, Sugar Land Town Square is the model. It’s a development that’s changed the face of our City and is being replicated across the country. On any given day, our citizens fill the plaza to enjoy an afternoon or evening of family fun. Some of the same people

Obituary: Evelyn Fellinger Evelyn Fellinger. 91 , earned her angel wings and peacefully passed away on Oct. 15, 2015 in Sugar Land, TX. Born Feb. 8, 1924 in Dunkirk, NY to parents Casimir & Mary Paprocki (Fern). She married Robert Fellinger on Jan.12, 1946. Evelyn lived in Dunkirk for 84 years until moving to Texas 7 years ago to be near her family. As a young girl Evelyn grew up on the shores of Lake Erie and spent a large part of her youth swimming, sun bathing or walking along the shoreline for relaxation. A 1941 graduate of Dunkirk High School, she went to work for Van Raalte as a seamstress & proudly worked there during the War years of 1941-1945 producing military goods for the war effort.

Evelyn & Bob started their family with their first born son, Ted, in Oct. 1946 followed by Andrew in Dec. 1948.

She took some time off to be a “stay at home Mom” before the term was fashionable, it was just what folks did. She eventually went back to Van Raalte and worked there until the plant closed. Evelyn formed many life-long friendships with her co-workers. The majority of the former Van Raalte workers found employment with M. Wile producing a line of clothing for Johnny Carson. She remained there until she retired at the age of 62.

Bob & Evelyn enjoyed the companionship of two basset hounds over the years. The most notorious was Charlie Brown dubbed the “burgling basset”.

He scoured the neighborhood and brought home most anything that was not nailed down.

This included baseball bats, gloves & hats. They always returned the items to the rightful owner. “A.T” was their last basset hound from 1994 until 2006.

If anything dropped on the kitchen floor it belonged to AT. ..did not even think of going for it until he walked away.

In retirement she enjoyed playing cards & bingo ... especially if she could win. She also enjoyed her 2 grand daughters from Houston, TX (Abby & Carrie) who visited with her & Bob

bingo hall in heaven and they call her numbers today.

Funeral arrangements and a memorial service to commemorate a life well-lived are being handled by Sugar Land Mortuary.

Memorial Service scheduled for Sunday Oct. 25, 2015@ 2:00PM. Friends & Family invited to attend. Sugar Land Mortuary is located on Eldridge Road in Sugar Land, TX near Greenway Drive.

In lieu of flowers a donation in her honor to the dedicated staff of The Silverado, who took loving care of her in her final years, would be greatly appreciated.

The Silverado 1221 Seventh St. Sugar Land,TX 77478

many summers. She took the girls to Lake Erie, the county fair & other local attractions. She did her best to be a good Grandma & not spoil them too much. Her 91 years allowed her to see her granddaughters mature into successful young women knowing that she helped along the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Fellinger in 1994, her parents and all of her siblings: Edmund Fern, Joseph Fern, Marie Roman, Genevive Fern, Rita Kaus, Audrey Ransom, infant brother Daniel.

She is survived by Ted (Barbara) Fellinger and their daughters Abby Fellinger & Carrie Cumming; Andrew Fellinger and Ana Arizmendi . She is also survived by one great grandson Reece Cumming and a host of life long friends in Dunkirk including, but not limited to, Rita Gestwicki & Stella Michalak.

Another member of “The Greatest Generation” has slipped away from us. Like so many from her generation she dutifully did her part and seldom complained.

Evelyn was a Sister, Spouse, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Hopefully there is a

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST 19TH, 2015, by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 11DCV-190535 in favor of the plaintiff WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION plaintiff, for the sum of $5,573.92 costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on September 18, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of November, 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) Tracey R. Shepherd had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LOT 18, BLOCK 01, OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION THIRTEEN, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20070090 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 1911 HAWTHORNE BROOK LANE, FRESNO TEXAS 77545.

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

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

who are cautious about the exciting plans surrounding the Smart Financial Centre were probably skeptical 10-15 years ago about what would happen here in Town Square. I think it’s safe to say that many of them have joined the rest of us to take advantage of the many entertainment opportunities in what has become the heart of our city. And quite a few live

right here in Town Square.

In addition, it is important to understand that the current petition being circulated will have no effect on Newland’s application. Instead, as the petition is written, it will rescind the City’s development regulations in total and leave the City exposed to unregulated development.

Sometimes it’s difficult to

sift through misinformation about topics like this, so I’d encourage anyone interested in learning more to visit www. sugarlandtx.gov/quickfacts.

We’ve created this site as an information resource, and I’ll add that our City staff stands ready to attend meetings and respond to emails and phone calls regarding this topic.

James A. Thompson

‘Sugar Land Votes’ reacts to mayor’s letter Sugar Land Votes’ spokesperson Diana Miller, gave this response, when asked to comment on the mayor’s letter.

This is a very complex issue and the reason Sugar Land Votes has relied on legal guidance throughout the process.

Yes, it is true there can and would likely be some very serious negative effects on City operations should the referendum be submitted. Combining other development codes along with the zoning regulations into one ordinance did place other City codes at risk. The effect on zoning regulations is most likely open to legal interpretation.

There is one very simple solution the City or Council controls. Amend the changes to the development code by removing “Urban Requirements” and comply with the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6 that limits multi family to no more than 200 units at any one site. Return the statement that requires a Planned Development be a “Superior Product” and qualify that description in some manner. The new code only requires a “High Quality” development.

Join the FBSO for a spooky evening of fun at Hauntcert on Sugar Land Town Square, Friday, Oct. 30. The concert is sponsored

by David Taylor Cadillac. At 6:45 p.m, little ones are invited to join the orchestra members for Trunk or Treat. The concert begins at 7:30, when Conductor Dominique Røyem leads the costumed orchestra as they perform Halloween favorites from popular music, the classics and even video games! Included on the program are Michael Jackson’s Thriller, In the Hall of the Mountain King, The Phantom of the Opera and the theme from Star Wars. We’ll have a costume parade during intermission, around 8 p.m. Bring the kids and the lawn chairs - the concert is free of charge. For more information visit www.fbso. org. There are surprises in store, so be sure to check the website.

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 of September, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. IVO R. CASTILlO, TRUSTEE in Cause# 14-DCV-216475 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of November, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 4600005161 060907 FRESNO RANCHO TRACT NO. 6 IN BLOCK 516 OF MAGNOLIA PLACE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 23 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM DOROTHY E. SORELLS TO IVO R. CASTILlO DATED MAY 24, 1943 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 210, PAGE 334 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2015 as the property of IVO R. CASTILIO to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,216.39 representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2015.

Rob Cook, CONSTABLE, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Martha Scheibel, Deputy #1331

5,000 by the end of the month.

The public has been ignored

by Council over the past 4 years on this issue and the City has only moved further into promoting high density multi family development.

When the Mayor introduced the Newland conceptual plan on June 23 which featured the 900 apartments, he described the proposal as “one of the most exciting projects that will shape the future of Sugar Diana Miller Land”. Less than a month later, Council members all voted in We are currently working on favor of the new Development a proposal that will be submit- Code, a reflection of the June ted to the City for some resolu- 23 Newland plan. tion to this problem. The voters Would the City sacrifice have asked that we not stop the the other Chapters in the new petition and the recent letter Development Code and posissued by the Mayor and the sibly risk losing all zoning City press release on October in order to protect apartment 16, 2015 have only increased development? Ultimately, it the number of requests we are will be their choice to join us getting from voters asking to in preserving our quality of life. sign the petition. We are well That is the only objective the past the required 2,032 signa- voters seek. tures and expect to have about Diana Miller

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that on August 04, 2015, property was found at the vicinity of Guenther and Matlage Way, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

The owner of the property may file a claim with Sugar Land Police Department Evidence Division (281) 275-2670 no later than the deadline of January 11, 2016.

If the owner of the property does not claim such property within 90 days from the date of the notice such property will be disposed of in accordance with Sugar Land Police Department Procedures.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS REPLACEMENT OF HWY 59 WATER LINE AND SANITARY FORCE MAIN CROSSINGS The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Replacement of Hwy 59 Water Line and Sanitary Force Main Crossings CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA1403 & WW1406 LOCATION OF WORK: Hwy 59 Crossings at Williams Trace, Central Drive and Bally Total Fitness, Sugar Land, TX Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from http:// construction.freese.com Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Oyster Creek Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Tuesday, November 10, 2015 on or before 5:00 P.M. Please contact Clay Herndon, P.E., at Freese & Nichols, wch@ freese.com or phone. (832) 456-4715 The City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS The State Financial Accountability Rating for Fort Bend Independent School District 5:30 P.M. on November 16, 2015 In the Board Room of the FBISD Administration Building 16431 Lexington Blvd. i Sugar Land The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Fort Bend ISD’s rating on the State’s Financial Accountability System Public Encouraged to Attend

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Opinion

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Gambling and related illegal activities

By CAROLYN BOWDEN Over the years, Missouri City was a law abiding community but it did have one “black mark” which was gambling and related illegal activities along its eastern edge.

Where Highway 90-A crosses the county lines of Fort Bend and Harris Counties, gamblers discovered a location that was beyond the police officers of Harris County, yet close enough for Houston residents to patronize. There, open gambling flourished for a number of years.

GREYHOUND RACING: Texas first legalized pari-mutuel betting in 1933 as a way to raise revenue during the Great Depression.

Four major tracks operated in the state, until 1937, when betting was banned again at a special legislative session called by Governor James Allred. When Texas recognized legalized dog racing for a few years, Missouri City enjoyed two years of greyhound racing in an area near Highway 90-A and FM 2234 PROHIBITION TIME 1920 until 1933: Prohibition was enacted to attempt to legislate morality, promote the American citizens’ health and hygiene, encourage a lower crime rate in the country and lead to economic prosperity in the USA. Instead, the opposite occurred.

Illegal products were priced higher than alcohol and there was an outgrowth in bootlegging operations. Gambling places sprung up in the late 20’s and continued into the early 1950’s. In addition, powerful crime syndicates occurred.

ONE CASINO HISTORY IN THE MISSOURI CITY AREA: As I researched for this column it became apparent that there were few “first hand” eye witnesses to confirm the many stories and rumors which evolved between Prohibition years and 1956. Time did not allow me to search for a Houston Post Article that was published in the early 1990’s about a particular Casino in the Missouri City area.

There was a Casino, called, Perry Benson’s “Dugout”, so called because the gambling area was below ground. Its location was just outside Houston southwest city limits.

There was just one road (90A) called South Main and it was the only way to get in and out of Missouri City, Staf-

Bowden ford and Sugar Land, unless you rode the train.

This Casino was unique because it operated out of a basement in a House ONLY on Saturday nights. There was a security guard, a constable and a peace officer on duty.

Outside there were people serving as watchmen who could alert those inside by using a buzzer if anyone suspicious or the FEDS were on the way to the property.

At that moment, the room would be changed to show a nice dining room in a restaurant instead of gambling tables.

When the buzzer sounded the patrons inside the Casino would know to pretend that they were there to “dine” not gamble.

The patrons were sophisticated wealthy Houston residents and were known to all be “high rollers”. Houston had more control to deter gambling, but Fort Bend County was wide open.

All patrons at the “Dugout” were screened before they could enter the gambling area. Extra care was taken to make sure patrons did not “leak” information and the group was always “close knit”. Only local people were allowed to work there because employees had to understand the RISK and make sure they kept their mouths shut.

If raided, that meant ALL were sent to jail: the owners, employees and patrons. This operation was ILLEGAL. INSIDE THE HOUSE AND BASEMENT: Those who I interviewed had actually toured the inside of the house in the 1980’s. At that time the house and basement were vacant with no furnishings or gambling tables.

The kitchen was large with commercial stainless appliances like you would see in a restaurant. A dumb waiter

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was in there to send the food down to the Casino in the basement.

There was a staircase, wide enough for 4 people to walk abreast. It curved about half way down to the casino. At the bottom of the stairs there was very nice red wool carpet. It was in good shape. The walls had dark paneling and all around there were beautiful aqua murals on the walls.

They appeared to be seascapes with abstract figures or statues.

There were two large gambling rooms. One was much larger than the other. The area appeared to be approximately 1,500 square feet with an average ceiling height of about 8 feet. In one corner was a glassed in booth with brass bars and a “window” about 4 feet wide. Inside was a built in desk. This seemed to be used for the purchasing of chips.

In one of the two rooms there was a door which opened to a short tunnel. Inside were lots of pipes and a water heater.

Maybe some of these pipes were used for heating and ventilation because there were no windows in the basement. On the wall was a metal mounted ladder leading to two metal trap doors that could be pushed open to exit outside the building. This could possibly have been used for an “escape exit”, when needed. This area could not be seen unless the door was open.

One person that I interviewed said she was there for her Baptist Church Christmas dinner party and there was a tour of the vacated casino to

follow. They had the dinner upstairs in the house. On the tour of the casino they were shown two rooms on the side.

One was a cloak closet for coats and hats and the other was a special place to hang furs worn by the ladies visiting the casino.

Across the entrance driveway was a pool and bath house. The use of this pool could not be determined. Was it for the owners of the property, their guests or the casino patrons?

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Before 1927 the property was owned by G. G. Roane, the father of Thomas Rusk Roane (Roane Park’s namesake). On the deeds someone named Leon Lewis owned the property from 1948-1961. Then ownership changed when Perry Benson bought it from Lewis in 1961.

W. P. Bill Strube, Jr.’s name was on the deeds in 1971. Before that, names on the deeds were “Christian Country Club and the name, “Camp Peniel”, which is a Christian camp now in Wimberley Texas.

“BOOTLEG” LIQUOR: Many people opposed prohibition because they thought it violated their civil rights and therefore defied it. If you wanted to go dancing you went to the Rice Hotel. If you wanted to drink and gamble you drove down 90A /South Main from downtown.

On a Saturday night 90 percent of the time the casino was set up for gambling but the rest of the time it was arranged to be a place to dine out like a very nice restaurant.

You could buy bootleg liquor and then go to gamble in the Missouri City Casino.

The “heart” of bootlegging in Stafford was in the 1920’s.

At that time, there was a HUGE “STILL” underground.

It was bottled and stored in various houses and offices in the Stafford area. In order to buy a bottle or two you had to be escorted to a location by a previous buyer that the seller would recognize. Many local families made liquor called, “bathtub gin”, only for their own use.

When prohibition ended so did the bootlegging and the HUGE “STILL” disappeared, never to be seen again. Stafford had many cafes, beer joints and pool halls. Nickelodeons and slot machines were installed in most of them.

In 1956 Missouri City incorporated and with this came the ability to organize a Police Department and a boundary that reached to the Harris County line.

Therefore, the gamblers suddenly found themselves within a new city that had conscientious officials, just elected, to govern it. Gambling at the casinos gradually ceased, erasing that “black mark”.

Other information found says that the illegal gambling pretty much came to an end in the early 1960’s.

HISTORY OF THE HOUSE ABOVE THE “DUGOUT” CASINO: The first house is estimated to have been built in the 1950’s.

There were numerous fires, before the final one, and each time, the house was totally burned down.

(Number of times is unknown, but there were other houses on that property because according to Google Earth they were in a slightly different location.)

One of the houses was built of concrete (even the roof) in an effort to prevent future loss

from another fire. The people I interviewed toured the house in the early 80’s, at different times.

TODAY “GOOGLE EARTH” SHOWS: The aerial view from above indicates all structures are gone.

If attempting to view the property from the “public right-ofway” the vegetation growth on the property inside the perimeter fence inhibits any decent view.

Therefore, only an aerial view from above could confirm the structure and basement are no longer in existence.

“This is the most fascinating period of the development in Fort Bend County. This is history…how it all started… not “white wash” history. It is NOT good to rewrite history. When you do, then you destroy the truth of historical facts.

After all, there was lots of gambling in Galveston and it hasn’t hurt that city’s reputation at all.” Quote by Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella Contributions to Research for this Column: Courtesy of: Missouri City Residents, Gregg Vaupel, Missouri City Police Officers, Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella and the following Historical References: * “A History of Missouri City, Texas” by Robert F. Carter * “The History of Stafford, Texas” by Sadie Williams and Jean Court * “MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS” A pictorial History by Karl Hauenstein with Lisa Glenn and Elsa Malakoff Maxey, Contributing Editors NEXT COLUMN: Nov. 11.

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE ( Properties previously struck off to FORT BEND COUNTY) (See note below) Constable Rob Cook Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Fort Bend County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on November 3, 2015, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit: Note: Fort Bend County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust.

Constable Rob Cook, By: __________________________ Date _____________ Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On

Sale #

Account Number

1

12-DCV-200550 05/15/15 09/01/15

0029000000380901

2

13-DCV-203812 04/14/15 08/04/15 13-DCV-205856 03/27/15 07/07/15 14-DCV-217709 04/27/15 08/04/15

0078000000720901

3

4

Style of Case

Legal Description

CHURCHILL FULSHEAR SURV, 50 FT X 100 FT, MORE OR LESS, ABST 29, VOL 129, PG 209* ANDREW ROBERTS SURV, FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JIM COOPER, AKA JAMES C. ABST 78, VOL 1100, PG 529* COOPER, ET AL FORT BEND COUNTY VS. KENNETH GALE MCCANN, JR., ET AL

Adjudged Value (See note below)

Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below)

$28,590.00

$4,000.00

$20,500.00

$4,000.00

5902000210100907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ, ET AL

QUAIL VALLEY, ELDORADO SUBD, LT 1, BLK 21, VOL 7, PG 1*

$10,500.00

$3,000.00

6250010131600907

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. RUBIO PEDRAZA

RIDGEMONT SEC 1, BLK 13, LT 16, VOL 6, PG 14 (6250010131600907/19380034000 16)*

$18,000.00

$3,000.00

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

12551 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor

www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745

Fort Bend Independent, (USPS 025-572) is published every Wednesday (for a subscription rate of $20 per year) by Fort Bend Independent, LLC., 12551, Emily Court, Texas 77478.

Periodicals Postage Paid at Stafford, Texas.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fort Bend Independent, P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, Tx 77487.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Fort Bend County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Fort Bend County Appraisal District .

Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

INDEPENDENT • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • Page 5

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

Riverstone SL •$745,000•3/2-21/2/3

Anita Milne

Knowledgeable! Experienced!

Hardworking!

Competitive!

Action Oriented!

MilneAnita@yahoo.com

281-413-9732

(281) 414-8400 www.ArleneRolsen.com

Beard Realty Group

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

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

Sugar Land•Beewood Glen•4/2.5/2

$214,500 $214,500 Telfair SL • $774,900 • 5/4.1/3 1610W

SOLD

Meadows Place • Dorrance • 5/2/2

Houston • Parkglen • 3/2/2

SOLD

$89,900

Richmond • Manor • 4/2.5/2

Sugar Land•Brush Meadow• 3/2/2+Study

$209,000

WOW!

Meadows Place•Sturdivant•3/2.5/2

1326LP

Price Reduced

SOLD

SOLD

$196,500 SOLD

$214,500

SOLD

$178,000

City of Missouri City NOTICE TO BIDDERS TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE ASSEMBLIES

LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City:

CLOSING DATE OF November 10, 2015 AT 2:00 pm.

Sealed RFP for the provision of Cost Recovery for Emergency Services RFP # 16-086 Cost Recovery for Emergency Services

BID NO. 2016-01: TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE ASSEMBLIES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE

Responses 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. RFP’s must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. RFP’s are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on November 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. There is not a pre-bid conference. Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.

Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015.

The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REZONING 14.734 ACRES LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD NEAR U.S. HIGHWAY 59 Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing 6:30 p.m., November 10, 2015, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, to hear all persons interested in the proposed rezoning of 14.734 acres from Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan to Planned Development (PD) District Final Development Plan for commercial property identified as University Commons located along University Boulevard; further identified as being a 14.734 acre portion of the residue of a called 1651.239 acre tract within the Alexander Hodge League Abstract 32, (File No. 2006007940).

Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos” Planning & Zoning Commission no later than Friday, November 6, 2015.

VICINITY MAP:

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: ELVA COSTIGAN AND RICHARD E COSTIGAN, DECEASED 407 LEE DRIVE RICHMOND TX 77469 NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being November 30, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-226808 and is styled: In Re: Order for Foreclosure Concerning 407 Lee Drive Richmond, Tx. 77469 Under Tex. R. Civ. Proc.736 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: SCOTT H. CRIST TAHERZADEH PLLC 5001 SPRING VALLEY ROAD DALLAS TX 75244 469-729-6800 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: WHEREFORE, PETITIONER REQUESTS, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS, AND ITS ASSIGNS, A COURT ORDER TO SELL THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE, DEED OF TRUST, AND APPLICABLE LAW. PETITIONER SEEKS TO FORECLOSE A LIEN ENCUMBERING THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 407 LEE DRIVE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 (THE PROPERTY) AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT NINE(9), BLOCK ONE (1) TARA, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 20 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 15th day of October, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Ashley Analiz Telephone: (281) 633-7616

NOTICE TO BIDDERS BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 will receive sealed bids for the Communications Fiber Installation Connecting Pump Station A & F Project. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the office of Mike Stone Associates, 19875 Southwest Freeway, Suite 270, Sugar Land, TX, 77479.

A non-mandatory, pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 am, October 22, 2014, at Pump Station “A”, 4435 Greystone Way, Sugar Land, TX, 77479. Plans and specifications are available at www.civcastusa.com (no charge for plans and specifications).

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plans for Firethorne, Sec. 6, Sec. 12 and Sec. 14, Precinct 3.

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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 of September, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. MASON CHASE, LLC in Cause# 12-DCV-197011 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of November, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 9411010010210901 LOT 21 IN BLOCK 1 OF WESTON LAKES VILLAGE, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 791/B AND 792/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TRACT 2: GEO 9411020010290901 LOT 29 IN BLOCK 1 OF WESTON LAKES VILLAGE, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 807/B AND 808/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 7TH day of OCTOBER,2015 as MASON CHASE,LLC to satisfy a judgment amounting to $2,652.66 representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #81, FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #81 STANDBY FEES,LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HARRIS-FORT BEND EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT#100, AND FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY ESD #04.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7TH day of OCTOBER ,2015.

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

By SGT. BILLY GUERRERO Deputy

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 for Kormex Foods on Orchid Ridge Lane, Precinct 2. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Robert W. Terry with McKim & Creed at bterry@ mckimcreed.com for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Bridge Rehabilitation Project CIP PROJECT NUMBER: ST1601 LOCATION OF WORK: Burney Road Bridge at Oyster Creek, Sweetwater Boulevard Bridges at Bullhead Slough, Green Fields Drive Bridge at Drainage Ditch, Sugar Land, TX Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

For questions contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov on or before 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2015.

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

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY – AUTOMATED METER READING (AMR), ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI), & ADVANCED METERING ANALYTICS (AMA) The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City:

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 of September, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY VS. HECTOR N. GARCIA, AKA HECTOR NOE GARCIA, ET AL in Cause# 14-DCV-218651 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of November, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 0009000003410907 A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE M.M. BATTLE LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 9, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

BY METES AND BOUNDS IN DEED FROM TOMASA MARTINEZ GARCIA TO TOMMIE GARCIA DATED APRIL 14, 1984 AND RECORDED VOLUME 1419, PAGE 529 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2015 as the property of HECTOR N. GARCIA, AKA HECTOR NOE GARCIA EUGENIA PENA to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,430.21, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #05, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT #02.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2015.

Rob Cook, CONSTABLE, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Martha Scheibel, Deputy #1331

PROJECT NAME:

LOCATION OF WORK:

Feasibility Study – Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed submittals, one (1) original and six (6) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

Questions regarding this submittal must be received by Thursday, October 29, 2015 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov.

Notice of award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: SUSANNA PACHECO, LORENA HINOJOSA, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW OF ANTONIO CESAR HINOJOSA NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being November 16, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on MAY 14, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV- 223385 and is styled: U.S. Bank National Association, V. Maria de Los Angeles Magana, Homero Pacheco, Maria Pacheco, Susanna Pacheco, Cruz Hinojosa, Lorena Hinojosa, and the Unknown Heirs at Law of Antonio Cesar Hinojosa In Re: 14210 Bay Gardens Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DANY A FULLER GLADNEY BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL LLP 1900 STJAMES PLACE SUITE 500 HOUSTON TX 77056 713-693-2027 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: TO RESCIND THE VENDOR’S LIEN AND ASSERT SUPERIOR TITLE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14210 BAY GARDENS DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77498 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK THREE (3), REPLAT OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION FIVE (5), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 1, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 30th day of September, 2015.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Leslie Melgar 281-633-7634

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION and BOND ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL Y ELECCION DE BONOS) To the registered voters of the County of Fort Bend, Texas: A los votantes registrados del Condado de Fort Bend, Texas: Notice is hereby given that an election shall be held in the County on the 3rd day of November, 2015, in which all resident, qualified electors of the County shall be entitled to vote for voting in a special election to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 84 th Legislature of the State of Texas and for voting approving, or disapproving, public questions submitted by Fort Bend County. The polls shall be open for voting at such election from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fort Bend County has adopted a countywide polling place program allowing voting at any election day polling location, and the election shall be conducted at each polling place, respectively, by the officers previously appointed by order of the Commissioners Court. The listing of polling places for November 3, 2015 is made a part hereof for all purposes.

Aviso por este medio es dado que una elección se celebrará en el condado el día 3 de noviembre de 2015, en el que todos los electores calificados, residentes del Condado tendrá derecho a votar para votar en una elección especial para aprobar o rechazar las propuestas de enmienda constitucional presentado por la legislatura de 84 del estado de Texas y para votar la aprobación de, o desaprobación, públicos preguntas enviadas por el Condado de Fort Bend. Las urnas estarán abiertas para la votación en esas elecciones de 7:00 a 19:00 Condado de Fort Bend ha adoptado una tercera votación lugar programa permitiendo votar en cualquier lugar de votación del día de las elecciones, y la elección se realizará en cada lugar de votación, respectivamente, por los funcionarios previamente designados por orden de la corte de Comisionados. El listado de lugares de votación para el 03 de noviembre de 2015 se hace una parte presente para todos los efectos.

Proposición Cuatro LA CORTE DEL COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO DE FORT BEND, TEXAS, AUTORIZADOS PARA EMITIR Y VENDER A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS LOS BONOS DEL CONDADO EN LA SUMA DE $ 62.900.000 CON VENCIMIENTO EN SERIE O DE LO CONTRARIO DENTRO DE 40 AÑOS A PARTIR DE SU FECHA O FECHAS, Y CON INTERESES AL TIPO O DE TIPOS DE INTERÉS, PARA NO SOBREPASAR LA TASA MÁXIMA DE INTERÉS AHORA O EN LO SUCESIVO AUTORIZADO POR LA LEY, COMO SE DETERMINARÁ DENTRO DE LA DISCRECIÓN DE LOS COMISARIOS TRIBUNAL EN EL MOMENTO DE SU EMISIÓN, A LOS EFECTOS DE LA ADQUISICIÓN DE UN TERRENO Y PARA LA ADQUISICIÓN, CONSTRUCCION, REPARACION, EQUIPAMINENTO, MOBILLARIO, PAISAJISMO, Y MEJORAR LOS EDIFICIOS Y OTROS RELACIONADOS CON LAS MEJORAS Y LAS INSTALACIONES NECESARIAS DE FORMA RAZONABLE EN RELACIÓN CON LA MISMA, INCLUYENDO PERO NO LIMITADO A, LOS SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS, PROPIEDAD PERSONAL, Y EQUIPO DE COMUNICACIÓN PARA PARA CONDADO EDIFICIOS PARA EL ALOJAMIENTO DE CONDADO O LAS OFICINAS DE DISTRITO, CONDADO O LOS TRIBUNALES DE DISTRITO, TRIBUNALES DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA Y DE PAZ, LA APLICACIÓN DE LA LEY Y LOS SERVICIOS MÉDICOS DE EMERGENCIA, CONDADO REGISTROS Y EQUIPOS O PARA LLEVAR A CABO OTRAS ACTIVIDADES PÚBLICAS EN CONDADO DE FORT BEND Y PARA AUMENTAR LOS IMPUESTOS A TODOS PROPIEDAD IMPONIBLE DENTRO DEL CONDADO ANUALMENTE SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR LOS INTERESES DE LOS BONOS QUE SE DEVENGAN Y PARA CREAR UN FONDO DE AMORTIZACIÓN PARA EL PAGO DEL PRINCIPAL DE LOS BONOS QUE vencen, DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA CONSTITUCIÓN Y LAS LEYES DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, INCLUYENDO EL GOBIERNO DE TEXAS CÓDIGO Y EL TEXAS CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO LOCAL?

OFFICIAL BALLOT BOLETA OFICIAL PROPOSITION ONE PROPOSICION UNO

At the election the following PROPOSITIONS shall be submitted in accordance with law: En las elecciones se presentara la siguiente proposición conforme a ley: PROPOSITION ONE SHALL THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 9,900,000 MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING LAND FOR AND PURCHASING, CONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING, LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVING PARK FACILITIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES REASONABLY REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UTILITIES, PERSONAL PROPERTY AND PARKING FACILITIES TO BE USED FOR COUNTY PARK FACILITIES IN FORT BEND COUNTY AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COUNTY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE?

Proposición Uno LA CORTE DEL COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO DE FORT BEND, TEXAS, AUTORIZADOS PARA EMITIR Y VENDER A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS LOS BONOS DEL CONDADO EN LA SUMA DE $ 9.900.000 CON VENCIMIENTO EN SERIE O DE LO CONTRARIO DENTRO DE 40 AÑOS A PARTIR DE SU FECHA O FECHAS, Y QUE devenga un interés DE ESTE TIPO O TIPOS, QUE NO EXCEDA LA TASA MÁXIMA DE INTERÉS AHORA O EN LO SUCESIVO AUTORIZADO POR LA LEY, COMO SE DETERMINARÁ DENTRO DE LA DISCRECIÓN DE LOS COMISARIOS TRIBUNAL EN EL MOMENTO DE LA EMISIÓN, CON EL FIN DE ADQUIRIR TIERRAS PARA Y LA ADQUISICIÓN, CONSTRUCCION, REPARACION, EQUIPAMIENTO, MOBILIARIO, PASISAJISMO, Y MEJORAR INSTALACIONES EN LOS PARQUES, CENTROS COMUNITARIOS Y OTROS RELACIONADOS CON LAS MEJORAS E INSTALACIONES RAZONABLEMENTE NECESARIAS EN RELACIÓN CON LA MISMA, INCLUYENDO PERO NO LIMITADO A, LOS SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS, BIENES PERSONALES Y FACILIDADES DE ESTACIONAMIENTO QUE SE VA A UTILIZAR PARA PARQUE DEL CONDADO DE FORT BEND COUNTY Y PARA RECAUDAR IMPUESTOS A TODOS PROPIEDAD IMPONIBLE DENTRO DEL CONDADO ANUALMENTE SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR LOS

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SHALL THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 19,800,000 MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING LAND FOR AND PURCHASING, CONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING, LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES REASONABLY REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UTILITIES, PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR COUNTY LIBRARIES IN THE COUNTY AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COUNTY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE? Proposición Tres LA CORTE DEL COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO DE FORT BEND, TEXAS, AUTORIZADOS PARA EMITIR Y VENDER A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS LOS BONOS DEL CONDADO EN LA SUMA DE $ 19.800.000 CON VENCIMIENTO EN SERIE O DE LO CONTRARIO DENTRO DE 40 AÑOS A PARTIR DE SU FECHA O FECHAS, Y CON INTERESES AL TIPO O DE TIPOS DE INTERÉS, PARA NO SOBREPASAR LA TASA MÁXIMA DE INTERÉS AHORA O EN LO SUCESIVO AUTORIZADO POR LA LEY, COMO SE DETERMINARÁ DENTRO DE LA DISCRECIÓN DE LOS COMISARIOS TRIBUNAL EN EL MOMENTO DE LA EMISIÓN, CON EL FIN DE ADQUIRIR TIERRAS PARA Y LA ADQUISICIÓN, CONSTRUCCION, REPARACION, EQUIPAMINETO, MOBILLARIO, PALSAJISMO, Y MEJORAR LOS EDIFICIOS Y OTRAS MEJORAS RELACIONADAS CON INSTALACIONES Y RAZONABLEMENTE NECESARIAS EN RELACIÓN CON LA MISMA, INCLUYENDO PERO NO LIMITADO A, LOS SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS, PROPIEDAD PERSONAL, Y EQUIPO DE COMUNICACIÓN PARA SE UTILIZARÁ PARA BIBLIOTECAS DEL CONDADO EN EL CONDADO Y PARA AUMENTAR LOS IMPUESTOS A TODOS PROPIEDAD IMPONIBLE DENTRO DEL CONDADO ANUALMENTE SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR LOS INTERESES DE LOS BONOS QUE SE DEVENGAN Y PARA CREAR UN FONDO DE AMORTIZACIÓN PARA EL PAGO DEL PRINCIPAL DE LOS BONOS, YA QUE MADURA, DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA CONSTITUCIÓN Y LAS LEYES DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, INCLUYENDO EL GOBIERNO DE TEXAS CÓDIGO Y EL TEXAS CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO LOCAL?

PROPOSITION FOUR SHALL THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 62,900,000 MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING LAND AND FOR PURCHASING, CONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING, LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES REASONABLY REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UTILITIES, PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR COUNTY BUILDINGS FOR THE HOUSING OF COUNTY OR DISTRICT OFFICES, COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURTS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FACILITIES, COUNTY RECORDS AND EQUIPMENT OR FOR CONDUCTING OTHER PUBLIC BUSINESS IN FORT BEND COUNTY AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COUNTY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE?

THE ISSUANCE OF FORT BEND COUNTY BONDS FOR COUNTY LIBRARY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,800,000 LA EMISION DE FORT BEND CONDADO DE BONOS PARA CONDADO INSTALACIONES Y BIBLIOTECA EN EL LA CANTIDAD DE $19.800.000 PROPOSITION FOUR

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PROPOSITION THREE

THE ISSUANCE OF FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR BUILDINGS, PARKING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FORT BEND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 6,000,000 LA EMISION DE FORT BEND OBLIGACION GENERAL DE CONDADO BONOS PARA EDIFICIOS,EL ESTACIONAMIENTO Y OTRAS MEJORAS EN EL CONDADO DE FORT BEND RECINTO FERIAL EN LA CANTIDAD DE $6.000.000

PROPOSITION TWO

LA CORTE DEL COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO DE FORT BEND, TEXAS, AUTORIZADOS PARA EMITIR Y VENDER A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS LOS BONOS DEL CONDADO EN LA SUMA DE $ 6.000.000 CON VENCIMIENTO EN SERIE O DE LO CONTRARIO DENTRO DE 40 AÑOS A PARTIR DE SU FECHA O FECHAS, Y QUE DEVENGA UN INTERES DE ESTE TIPO O TIPOS, QUE NO EXCEDA LA TASA MÁXIMA DE INTERÉS AHORA O EN LO SUCESIVO AUTORIZADO POR LA LEY, COMO SE DETERMINARÁ DENTRO DE LA DISCRECIÓN DE LOS COMISARIOS TRIBUNAL EN EL MOMENTO DE LA EMISIÓN, A LOS EFECTOS DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN Y EL MEJORAMIENTO DE LA TIERRA, PARKING O LOS EDIFICIOS DE LA FORT BEND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EN CONDADO DE FORT BEND, TEXAS Y DE RECAUDACIÓN DE IMPUESTOS A TODOS LOS SUJETOS PASIVOS PROPIEDAD DENTRO DEL CONDADO ANUALMENTE SUFICIENTE PARA PAGAR EL INTERESES DE LOS BONOS QUE SE devengan Y PARA CREAR UN FONDO DE AMORTIZACIÓN PARA EL PAGO DEL PRINCIPAL DE LOS BONOS QUE VENCEN, DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA CONSTITUCIÓN Y LAS LEYES DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, INCLUYENDO EL GOBIERNO DE TEXAS CÓDIGO?

LA EMISION DE FORT BEND BONOS DE CONDADO PARA CONDADO DE PARQUES E COMUNIDAD INSTALACIONES DEL CENTRO EN LA CANTIDAD DE $ 9.900.000

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INTERESES DE LOS BONOS QUE SE DEVENGAN Y PARA CREAR UN FONDO DE AMORTIZACIÓN PARA EL PAGO DEL PRINCIPAL DE LOS BONOS QUE vencen, DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA CONSTITUCIÓN Y LAS LEYES DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, INCLUYENDO EL GOBIERNO DE TEXAS CÓDIGO Y EL TEXAS CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO LOCAL?

SHALL THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 6,000,000 MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LAND, PARKING OR BUILDINGS AT THE FORT BEND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WITHIN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COUNTY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE?

THE ISSUANCE OF FORT BEND COUNTY BONDS FOR COUNTY PARKS AND COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,900,000

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THE ISSUANCE OF FORT BEND COUNTY BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION OF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY FACILITIES INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,900,000 LA EMISION DE FORT BEND CONDADO DE BONOS PARA CONSTRUCCION, ADQUISICION DE MEJORAS A LAS INSTALACIONES DEL CONDADO INCLUYENDO ADMINISTRACION DE JUSTICIA INSTALACIONES DE SEGURIDAD PUBLICA Y EN LA CANTIDAD DE $62.900.000

Fort Bend County Early Voting Schedule November 3, 2015 General Election Horario de Votación Temprana del Condado de Fort Bend 3 de Noviembre, 2015 Elección Schedule for: Rosenberg Annex Building - 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX (Horario para) Cinco Ranch Branch Library – 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX Hightower High School – 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX Missouri City Old Muni.Court. - 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX

Day (Dia) Monday - Friday (Lunes - Viernes) Saturday (Sábado) Sunday (Domingo) Monday - Wednesday (Lunes - Miercoles) Thursday - Friday (Jueves - Viernes)

Date (Fecha) October 19 - 23, 2015 (Octubre 19 - 23, 2015) October 24, 2015 (Octubre 24, 2015) October 25, 2015 (Octubre 25, 2015) October 26 - 28, 2015 (Octubre 26 - 28, 2015) October 29 - 30, 2015 (Octubre 29 - 30, 2015)

Hours (Horas) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Schedule for: Irene Stern Community Center, 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear, TX (Horario para) Beasley City Hall – 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley, TX Lost Creek Park – 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land, TX Meadows Place City Hall – One Troyan Dr., Meadows Place, TX Four Corners Community Center – 15700 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land, TX Day (Dia)

Date (Fecha)

Monday – Friday (Lunes - Viernes) Saturday (Sábado) Sunday (Domingo) Monday – Wednesday (Lunes - Miercoles) Thursday – Friday (Jueves - Viernes)

October 19 - 23, 2015 (Octubre 19 - 23, 2015) October 24, 2015 (Octubre 24, 2015) October 25, 2015 (Octubre 25, 2015) October 26 - 28, 2015 (Octubre 26 - 28, 2015) October 29 - 30, 2015 (Octubre 29 – 30, 2015)

Hours (Horas) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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CLOSED (Cerrado) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Elección

Schedule for: Chasewood Clubhouse -7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City, TX (Horario para) First Colony Conference Center - 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX PageBlvd., 1 of 2Sugar Land, TX Randall’s – 5800 New Territory

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Monday – Friday (Lunes - Viernes) Saturday (Sábado) Sunday (Domingo) Monday – Wednesday (Lunes - Miercoles) Thursday – Friday (Jueves - Viernes)

October 19 - 23, 2015 (Octubre 19 - 23, 2015) October 24, 2015 (Octubre 24, 2015) October 25, 2015 (Octubre 25, 2015) October 26 - 28, 2015 (Octubre 27 - 29, 2015) October 29 - 30, 2015 (Octubre 29 - 30, 2015)

Hours (Horas) 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Schedule for: FBC Road & Bridge (Needville) – 3743 School St, Needville, TX (Horario para) James Bowie Middle School – 700 Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX Sugar Land Branch Library – 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX Sienna Branch Library – 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City, TX Harmony Science Academy – 22400 Grand Corner Dr, Katy, TX (NE corner of HWY 99 and FM 1093)

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Date (Fecha)

Monday – Friday (Lunes - Viernes) Saturday (Sábado) Sunday (Domingo) Monday – Wednesday (Lunes - Miercoles) Thursday – Friday (Jueves - Viernes)

October 19 - 23, 2015 (Octubre 19 - 23, 2015) October 24, 2015 (Octubre 24, 2015) October 25, 2015 (Octubre 25, 2015) October 26 - 28, 2015 (Octubre 26 - 28, 2015) October 29 - 30, 2015 (Octubre 29 - 30, 2015)

Hours (Horas) 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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AUTOMOBILE: Mitsubishi Outlander

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Rated as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as a Top Safety Pick, the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander (starting MSRP of $19,595) offers a stylish exterior and value in the 5-passenger compact crossover segment.

New to the 2015 Outlander Sport model lineup are the 2.4 ES and 2.4 GT trim levels that are powered by a larger displacement 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 20 more horsepower over the standard 2.0-liter engine’s output.

Two-wheel drive fuel economy ratings are 23 mpg city/28 mpg highway. The 4WD fuel economy rating is 23 mpg city / 26 mpg highway.

The 2.4 GT engine makes 148 horsepower while the DOHC 2.0-liter-based drivetrain receives numerous design and engineering enhancements.

Performance gets a boost from a next-generation continuously-variable transmission (CVT) that now mimics a 7-speed automatic transmission. Outlander Sport models equipped with CVT get fuel economy estimated at 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway. The 2.0-liter engine/2WD models get estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway.

In addition to the more powerful engine, the 2.4 ES includes a black center bumper with the package, while the 2.4 GT adds a power driver’s seat, outside mirrors with LED turn indicators, aluminum pedals, leather-wrapped parking brake handle and black roof rails.

More design and feature updates include next-generation continuously variable transmission, carbon audio panel trim in the ES model, LED running lights, thicker front door window glass for improved sound insulation,

LOCATIONS OF ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES: (DIRECCION(ES) DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES) COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACE Lugar de Votación Austin Parkway Elementary School Beasley City Hall Beck Jr. Hi. School Beckendorf Jr High School Brazos Bend Home & Ranch Briarchase Missionary Bapt Church Brightwater Clubhouse Briscoe Junior High School Calvary Baptist Church Chasewood Clubhouse Cindy's Palace Clements High School Commonwealth Clubhouse Crockett Middle School Dickinson Elementary School Elkins High School FBC Fairgrounds Building "D" FBC Library - Cinco Ranch FBC Library - Sienna FBC Library - Sugar Land Branch FBC Library - University Branch MUD 23 Admin. Building FBC Road and Bridge (Needville) FBC Rosenberg Annex Building Fellowship Church of Fort Bend Fifth Street Community Center First Colony Conference Center Four Corners Community Center Gallery Furniture Garcia Middle School George Bush High School George Memorial Library Great Oaks Baptist Church Harmony Science Academy Hightower High School Hunters Glen Elementary School Imperial Park Recreation Center Irene Stern Community Center James Bowie Middle School Kempner High School Kendleton Church of God Knights of Columbus (Sugar Land) Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse Lantern Lane Elementary School Lexington Creek Elementary School Lost Creek Community Center McMeans Junior High School Merrell Center Meadows Place City Hall Mission Bend Elementary School Missouri City Baptist Church Missouri City Old Municipal Court Missouri City Parks & Recreation Museum of Natural History Mustang Community Center Oak Lake Baptist Church Orchard City Hall Pecan Grove Baptist Church Pinnacle Senior Center Quail Valley Elementary School QV Fund Office Randall's New Territory Richmond Water Maintenance Facility Ridgegate Community Association Ridgemont Early Dev Ctr River Park Recreation Ctr. Seven Lakes High School Simonton City Hall Stafford Civic Center Sugar Creek Country Club Sugar Lakes Clubhouse Sugar Land Church of God Sugar Land City Hall The Club at Riverstone Thompsons City Hall Tompkins High School Townewest Towne Hall Travis Elementary School

ADDRESS Dirección 4400 Austin Pkwy 319 S. 3rd St 5200 S Fry Rd 8200 South Fry Rd. 22930 FM 1462 16000 Blue Ridge Rd 2410 Brightwater 4300 FM 723 4111 Airport Ave 7622 Chasewood Dr 1102 FM 2977 4200 Elkins Dr 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd 19001 Beechnut 7110 Greatwood Pkwy 7007 Knights Court 4310 Highway 36 S 2620 Commercial Center Dr 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd 5500 Eldridge 14010 University Blvd 1570 Rabb Road 3743 School St 4520 Reading Rd 1110 Bamore Rd 3110 Fifth Street 3232 Austin Parkway 15700 Old Richmond Rd 7227 W. Grand Pkwy S 18550 Old Richmond Rd 6707 FM 1464 1001 Golfview Dr 7101 FM 2759 Rd 22400 Grand Corner 3333 Hurricane Lane 8295 Independence Blvd 234 Matlage Way 6920 Katy-Fulshear Road 700 Plantation Dr 14777 Voss Rd 619 FM 2919 702 Burney Rd 180 Island Blvd 3323 Mission Valley Dr 2335 Dulles Ave 3703 Lost Creek Blvd 21000 Westheimer Parkway 6301 S Stadium Ln One Troyan Dr 16200 Beechnut St 16816 Quail Park Dr 1522 Texas Parkway 2701 Cypress Point Dr

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Applications for ballot by mail should be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán adelantado por correo deberán enviarse a:) John Oldham Fort Bend County Elections Administrator 4520 Reading Road Rosenberg, Texas 77471-2133 Phone 281-341-8670 Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 23, 2015.

(Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán adelantada por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el día 23 de Octubre, 2015) Issued this the 14th day of August 2015.

(Emitada este día 14 de Agosto, 2015.) __________________________________ Robert E. Hebert, County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado)

electric power steering, rear quarter panel sound insulation for reduced road noise and relocated heated front seat switchgear for easier accessibility.

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport comes equipped with such standard features as air conditioning with pollen filter, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 4 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/ CD/MP3 audio system, 60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats, remote keyless entry with panic feature, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise control and two 12-volt power outlets.

Safety features on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport include driver’s knee air bag, hill start assist, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution, active stability control with traction control, tire pressure monitoring, engine immobilizer anti-theft system and collapsible steering column and foldaway brake pedal assembly.

The Outlander Sport’s sus-

pension system consists of MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar up front and a multilink set-up with stabilizer bar at the rear of the vehicle.

An additional layer of occupant protection comes with patented safety cell body construction that absorbs energy to help protect the vehicle’s occupants. This technology is engineered into every vehicle in Mitsubishi Motors’ product lineup. An available rearview camera system is also offered as an option.

Every 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport comes with a warranty that includes a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, a 7-year/100,000-mile anticorrosion/perforation limited warranty, a completely transferable 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited miles roadside assistance program.

The 2015 Outlander Sport with the 2.4 liter engine GT with all-wheel drive was the tested vehicle and retails for $24,995. The SUV crossover Sport included $4,650 worth of optional equipment so the retail came to $29,645.

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 of September, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY vs. ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA in Cause# 13-DCV-211076 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of November, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 890701 0040070907 Lot 7 in Block 4 of Replat of Vicksburg: Village of Shiloh Section 1, a subdivision in Fort Bend County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof in under Client Slides 843/A of the Map Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Levied on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2015 as ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA, THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $13,192.12 representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 48; CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSOURI CITY; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND FORT BEND DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 5TH day of OCTOBER ,2015.

Rob Cook, CONSTABLE, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Martha Scheibel, Deputy #1331

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 of September, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. THOMAS CANTU, ET AL in Cause# 11-DCV -189628 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of November, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 3519100040210914 LOT 21 IN BLOCK 4 OF GRAND LAKES, SECTION 10, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBER 1926/A AND 1926/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2015 as THOMAS CANTU, VICKY CANTU, BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FKA BENEFICIAL TEXAS, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,656.13 representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of GRAND LAKES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 4, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 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 5TH day of OCTOBER ,2015.

Rob Cook, CONSTABLE, PCT. 3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

By Martha Scheibel, Deputy #1331

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on August 5, 2015 in cause numbered 13-DCV209122 styled Waterside Estates Community Assoc Inc vs. Steve & Cheri Allen, in which a judgment was rendered on February 27, 2014 in favor of Waterside Estates Community Assoc Inc for the sum of Six Thousand Twenty Six Dollars and Eighty Four Cents ($6026.84); 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 October 1, 2015 and will on November 3, 2015 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Steve & Cheri Allen to and in the following described Real Property LOT 33, BLOCK 1, of Waterside Estates, Section 5 an addition to FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NO. 2069/A AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THERE OF. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Waterside Estates Community Assoc Inc Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: Nov 3rd, 2015 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: Deputy S Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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NEWS

Vote for Prop.7, says chamber president

By KERI SCHMIDT We are fortunate to reside in Fort Bend County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Mobility is one of the keys to maintaining our quality of life.

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is enlisting the active support of the citizens of Fort Bend County to vote “Yes” to Proposition 7.

The constitutional amendment will be on the November 3, 2015 ballot. Voting yes on Proposition 7 will NOT raise your taxes.

The amendment will authorize a new, stable source of funding for transportation in Texas, dedicated to the construction and maintenance of roads.

Passing the amendment will provide a significant step

toward meeting the unmet funding needs for transportation projects in Texas.

A strong transportation system is fundamental to Texas’ quality of life and economic vitality; it helps attract new businesses and generates jobs.

Upon passage, Prop 7 will dedicate a portion of the general sales and use tax and the motor vehicle sales tax to the general highway fund.

It will aid in right of way purchases, construction and maintenance of non-tolled highways and to make payments on general fund-backed debt that TXDOT has accumulated in the past five years.

Funds in the amount of $2.5 billion would be deposited into the state highway fund from state sales tax revenues above the first $28 billion dol-

State transportation funding over the past several years has been supplemented by bond programs and those bond programs are now exhausted and have resulted in a significant level of debt for Texas.

While the proposed amendment would not fully fund the state’s overall transportation needs, it would be a key step toward securing critical funding for transportation projects in Texas.

To learn more, the Infrastructure Division of the Fort Schmidt Bend Chamber of Commerce lars that year. will host Proposition 7: The Then, 35% of the net revFuture of Transportation in enue derived from the motor Texas on Thursday, October vehicle sales and rental tax 22 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. above the first $5 billion dolJack Ladd, the Executive lars each year would be deDirector of Move Texas Forposited into the state highway ward, a nonpartisan organizafund. tion that educates and informs

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on October 5, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2015, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale # 1

Cause # Judgment Date 11-DCV188729 02/18/15

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

001202000861590 3 NOVEMBER 22, 2015

BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTIRCT VS. RAECHELLE ANGLIN KAY, ET AL

GAIL BORDEN LEAGUE, 4.92 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 12, CLRK'S FILE# 2007004586* INCLUDING ANY IMPROVEMENTS IF LOCATED THEREON, ACCT# 0012020008615903 & 0012020008616903*

$58,750.00

Estimated Minimum Bid $8,000.00

2

13-DCV205288 06/18/15

005800370000090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. A. B. 8 BOYD, ET AL SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, ABST 58, ACRES 21, MORE OR LESS, VOL 881, PG 157*

$21,980.00

$15,000.00

3

13-DCV205296 06/19/15

739500050000190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JESUS 36 FT X 100 FT, NW CORNER, 1 BLK 50, CITY OF RICHMOND, MANUEL GARZA, ET AL VOL A, PG 62 & VOL 363, PG 137* SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

$25,900.00

$3,200.00

4

14-DCV215033 07/22/15

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALISHA WOOTTON SHIPP, ET AL

FRESNO, LT 6, BLK 3, VOL 2, PG 5*

$20,840.00

$5,100.00

5

14-DCV215757 07/23/15

315000003060090 7 SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 035200000170090 7 SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PEARLIE L. BONNER, ET AL

MINNEQUA GARDENS, 0.136 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LT 3, I & G. N. R.R. CO SURV, SEC 1, ABST 352, VOL 70, PG 288*

$7,470.00

$7,470.00

6

14-DCV215816 06/24/15

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LOIS A. ROBBINS

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 533, VOL 2, PG 6 & VOL 199, PG 132*

$5,080.00

$3,900.00

7

14-DCV219970 06/18/15

460000533019090 7 SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 813518001013090 7 SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

$384,390.00

$21,600.00

SIENNA VILLAGE, WATERS FORT BEND COUNTY VS. SAMANTHA BROWN SCHKADE, LAKE, LT 13, BLK 1,SEC 18-A, PLAT# 20040162* AKA SAMANTHA KAY SCHKADE, ET AL

Texans about the importance of funding transportation infrastructure to keep pace with our state’s rapid job and population growth, will explain why voters should support Proposition 7.

For more information or to register for the event, visit www.fortbendchamber.com.

Please make sure you cast

your vote on November 3rd and vote yes for Proposition 7. Encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same to Move Texas Forward!

Keri Schmidt is the President & CEO of Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.

State Rep. Rick Miller named Champion for Free Enterprise The Texas Association of Business (TAB) honored State Representative Rick Miller (Sugar Land) with its highest award, the Champion for Free Enterprise. This marks the second consecutive session that Representative Miller has been recognized by the Association of Business.

“I appreciate the Texas Association of Business’ recognition of me as a Champion for Free Enterprise. I remain focused on making Texas an even better place to do business so that all Texans have the best opportunities for themselves and their families,” said Miller.

“In Texas we must continue to focus on free market solutions, elevating the public and higher education systems, improving our civil justice system, and ensure that regulations are fair and predictable.”

“I want to thank Representative Rick Miller for his support of the Texas business community” said TAB CEO Bill Hammond. Rep. Miller knows that maintaining a healthy business climate means continued job growth

Miller and that helps keep Texas’ an economic leader.”

The Texas Association of Business represents companies from small business to the largest multi-national corporation in nearly every community in Texas.

TAB works to improve the Texas business climate and to help make our state’s economy the strongest in the world.

Representative Miller was first elected to office in 2012 to represent House District 26. He currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and the House Public Health Committee.

Groth Corporation awards Fort Bend Cares

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, October 5, 2015 Constable R. L. Ramirez Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Betty Jurado, Groth Corporation, and Angie Wierzbicki, Fort Bend Cares Fort Bend Cares Executive Director Angie Wierzbicki accepts a check for almost $3,000 from Betty Jurado (left) of Groth Corporation in Stafford. This award was the second time Groth provided such a donation to Fort Bend Cares. Groth is a global leader in manufacturing pressure/vacuum relief valves, flame and detonation arresters, blanket gas regulators, and other low pressure relief products.

“After receiving information on local non-profits, company employees vote on the charities they feel have the most positive impact in the community. The four charities with the most votes are recognized by the company,” Jurado explained.

Wierzbicki commented, “We are so fortunate to have local companies and employees acknowledge the work we do. Groth Corporation’s donation to Fort Bend Cares maximizes our service to disadvantaged youth in our county.”

Fort Bend Cares is a charitable foundation that has raised almost $1.4 million dollars in 11 years for approximately 60 different organizations that serve disadvantaged children and youth in Fort Bend County. For more information, visit www. fortbendcares.org or call 832-819-2005.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on August 26th, 2015, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 14-DCV217993 in favor of the plaintiff Mission Bend NO. 5 Homeowners Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 4,068.54 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, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of November, 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) Frederick Van Clarke had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LOT THIRTY-NINE (39), IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32), OF MISSION BEND, SECTION EIGHT (8), AN ADDITION IN HARRIS AND FORT BEND COUNTIES, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 275, PAGE 110 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 13 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15627 CAMINO DEL SOL DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

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

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

NOTICE OF 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 of September, 2015 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of City of Rosenberg vs. Jesse Vasquez in Cause# 14-DCV-217867 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of November, 2015, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: R 5576000010110901 LOT 11 IN BLOCK 1 OF MELLON SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 271, PAGE 43 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 7TH day of OCTOBER,2015 as JESSE VASQUEZ, JR., to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,411.12, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 7TH day of OCTOBER ,2015.

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

By SGT. BILLY GUERRERO Deputy

News

Digital Citizenship Week

Dew House “Quilting Our Community Together”Quilt Exhibit: Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild Members Cheryl Jacobs, Susan Bozart and Barbara Young, were literally “on hand” at Dew House to show or teach visitors quilting techniques such as “paper patch” and “yoyo,” in October. Please mark your calendars for the Annual Dew House Holiday Wassail to be held December 6th (free to the public) between 1 and 4 p.m. where Santa will be on hand to hear “wishes” from kids of every age! School Groups such as the Oaks Elementary Whistlestops and the Elkins Knightbeats will be on to entertain guests as they enjoy cookies and Wassail!

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on September 28, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2015, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on August 5, 2015 in cause numbered 14-DCV-219458 styled Waterside Estates Community Assoc Inc vs.

Melvin Tryels, in which a judgment was rendered on February 12, 2015 in favor of Waterside Estates Community Assoc Inc for the sum of Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Ninety Nine Cents ($4,687.99); 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 September 23, 2015 and will on November 3, 2015 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Melvin Tryels to and in the following described Real Property LOT 14, BLOCK 2, of Waterside Estates, Section 10 an addition to FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NO. 2511/A AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THERE OF.

$77,630.00

$3,700.00

$3,700.00

$2,400.00

ISAAC N CHARLES SURV, ACRES 0.9979, MORE OF LESS, ABST 17, CLERK'S FILE# 2013009729*

$20,690.00

$2,900.00

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Waterside Estates Community Assoc Inc Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

002500000721690 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 HUONG MAI THI NGO, ET AL OCTOBER 23, 2015

DAVID FITZGERALD SURV, TRACT 33, OAK CHASE SUBD, ABST 25, VOL 1483, PG 712*

$153,140.00

$16,400.00

008600000475590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 CHARLES AVERY, ET AL OCTOBER 23, 2015

TR 16, OAK WICK FOREST ESTATES, SEC 2, MOSES SHIPMAN SURV, ABST 86, CLERK'S FILE# 2000008524*

$309,220.00

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: Nov 3rd, 2015 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: Deputy S Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

338000014012090 1 OCTOBER 23, 2015 005000000013790 1 OCTOBER 23, 2015

1

12-DCV195695 06/24/15

2

13-DCV204522 03/01/14

5

14-DCV216543 06/24/15

001700037002590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 THOMAS PARKER, ET AL OCTOBER 23, 2015

6

14-DCV219975 06/18/15

15-DCV221300 07/23/15

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FORT BEND COUNTY VS. WILBERT RODGERS, ET AL

CITY OF FULSHEAR, LT 12, BLK 14, VOL U, PG 177*

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. CRAIG ENOCH LATHAM SURV, 0.17 A. BONNER , DOING BUSINESS ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 50, AS UNITED REAL ESTATE VOL 1169, PG 566* INVESTMENTS

$13,200.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, September 28, 2015 Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Fort Bend ISD is joining school districts and families throughout the U.S. in a weeklong campaign to empower students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly in our digital world.

During Digital Citizenship Week, October 18-24, FBISD Digital Learning Specialists will tweet important messages, share classroom lessons with teachers, and provide campus staff with educational resources through its Technology News electronic publication to remind students to be safe and responsible with technology.

“Fort Bend ISD is committed to ensuring that each student is empowered to safely navigate the digital landscape,” said Dr. Allegra McGrew, FBISD Digital Learning Coordinator. “It is vital that these 21st Century skills are adequately taught via fundamental digital citizenship lessons, classroom discussions and in the home environment.

The acquisition of these skills will help our students to better communicate, learn, and collaborate safely and responsibly in the digital environment.”

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST 19TH, 2015, by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 11DCV-190535 in favor of the plaintiff WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION plaintiff, for the sum of $5,573.92 costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on September 18, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of November, 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) Tracey R. Shepherd had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LOT 18, BLOCK 01, OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION THIRTEEN, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20070090 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 1911 HAWTHORNE BROOK LANE, FRESNO TEXAS 77545.

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

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on August 25th, 2015, by the 116th District Court of Dallas County, Texas in Cause #DC-0812441-F in favor of the plaintiff – Caddo East Estates LTD., plaintiff, for the sum of $3,647,432.45++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 10th, 2015 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of November 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Raymond G. Tiedje had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: All of Reserve “A-1-2” of REPLAT OF THE PROMENADE AT STAFFORD RUN, RESERVE “A-1” a subdivision in Fort Bend County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded in/under Slide No. 1970/A, Map or Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, being additionally described by metes and bounds as follows: A 1.7461 acre tract known as Unrestricted Reserve “A-1-2” being a portion of Unrestricted Reserve “A-1”, of THE PROMENADE AT STAFFORD RUN, as recorded under Slide(s) 1595/A of the Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, said 1.7461 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a found ½ inch iron pipe (survey found a 1 inch iron pipe bearing South 14 degrees 34 minutes 10 seconds West, 0.84 feet), marking the North corner of the herein described tract; THENCE South 60 degrees 43 minutes 01 seconds East, along said Southerly right-of-way line of South Main Street, a distance of 411.16 feet to a 60D-Nail set in a tree, marking the East corner of the herein described tract; THENCE South 30 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds West, a distance of 229.89 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod (survey for a 5/8 inch iron rod bearing South 59 degrees 18 minutes 01 seconds East, 237.75 feet), marking the South corner of the herein described tract; THENCE North 59 degrees 18 minutes 01 seconds West, a distance of 135.96 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod for an angle point; THENCE North 08 degrees 47 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 16.10 feet to a set ½ inch iron rod for an angle point; THENCE North 59 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 139.43 feet to a found ½ inch iron rod, marking the West corner of the herein described tract; THENCE North 00 degrees 31 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of 242.52 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 1.7461 acres or 76,058 square feet, more or less.

TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

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

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

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FILM REVIEW: Bridge of Spies This movie has lots of firepower. Tom Hanks has teamed up with his longtime buddy Steven Spielberg; Hanks calls him El Hefe (The boss in Spanish).

Between them, they’ve won five Oscars, then throw in the Coen Brothers as cowriters and the gold tally is nine. That’s star power at its best, but will this picture live up to its hype? Kinda sorta.

The setting begins during the Cold War circa 1957 when the US and Russia/Soviet Union were cranked up on nuclear fear and destruction and each had a spy behind every top secret mission.

Or misdeed.

And the FBI’s favorite sport was “to catch a spy” and it was the good ole days when you disliked someone you simply called them a Communist.

And if you were really, really angry, you hollered “… oh yeah - your momma wears combat boots” I’m not making this stuff up; check the record books.

The CIA versus the KGB. Eisenhower versus Khrushchev. Part of the US plan to one-up the USSR was to use the ultra-secret spy plane called the U-2 to conduct aerial reconnaissance.

Amazing technology - it could travel at 70,000 miles and could not be detected. That was true until the Ruskies shot down one of those super-secret US planes that crashed into the Soviet Union.

The pilot was also captured; this happened on May 1, 1960, and the captured pilot was Lt. Francis Gary Powers.

This was a big deal and even a little ten-year-old boy in Texas knew something big

had happened.

The Soviets were furious and the US military response was “what plane.”

The pushing and shoving was intense. Spielberg picks up the story earlier with the capture of a top-level Soviet spy in the US named Rudolf Abel beautifully played by esteemed stage actor Mark Rylance.

Tom Hanks stars as Abel’s attorney, James B. Donovan, who is drafted by the CIA to defend the Russian spy to show that the US is fair and then “…we can execute him.”

Emotions were running very hot and Hanks’ character was reluctant at first to take on the job because there was a mob mentality and he explains “…I’m an insurance lawyer.”

Hanks has not won an Oscar in 20 years and is one of America’s greatest actors, but this film will not end his drought.

His performance was outstanding and extremely vibrant and believable while measured and his facial expressions are dynamite.

Am I wrong about him not winning an Oscar? No, but it is only because our expectations for Hanks are unfair.

Heck, Streep’s only won three

Oscars.

We have a spy and the Soviets have “our guy.”

Why don’t we do a prisoner exchange? Makes a lot of sense; the CIA thinks “let’s get that Donovan lawyer to get involved in the negotiations and we will continue to deny.”

Hanks’ Donovan is an exceedingly ethical attorney and is tempted often in his quest to do the right thing. As movies go, this lawyer is the latest Atticus Finch to aptly demonstrate the honorable profession of lawyering. Thanks Coen Brothers.

The biggest winner is Mark Rylance who might be discovered at age 55; his portrayal of the Russian spy was stupendous.

This movie will be a huge hit and make Spielberg and Company a large pile of money.

My AMC noon crowd on a splendid October Friday afternoon was large and impressed as was my date Monique H. Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 91. Larry H. www.larryhmoviereviews. com

‘School of Rock’ to perform at George Memorial Library

Fort Bend County Libraries’ first MEGA-Fest family celebration, which takes place on Saturday, November 14, will feature live musical performances by “School of Rock” bands from Kingwood and The Woodlands in the newly renovated Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

The MEGA-Fest event, which takes place from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m, celebrates the completion of renovations at the library, which was built in 1986 and serves as the main library in the Fort Bend County library system.

Areas that were unavailable during the renovations, such as the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater and the Bohachevsky Gallery, will once again feature free cultural events for the community.

The celebration will feature

performances by the School of Rock’s highest level “Dean’s List” bands.

The musicians will take the stage at 11:00 a.m. and will perform classic-rock music until 3:00 p.m. in the library’s amphitheater.

The bands will be the first groups to perform in the library’s amphitheater since renovations began in 2013.

The School of Rock (SOR) is an after-school musiceducation program in which students in middle school through high school get together to hone their music skills and gain confidence by performing on the live stage.

Students compete to earn a spot in the SOR’s coveted Dean’s List bands.

The MEGA-Fest event will be a day of music, entertainment, games and art for the whole family.

Exciting activities are

planned inside the library as well as on the grounds surrounding the library.

Food vendors will be onsite to sell a variety of food and drinks during the day, so everyone can have a bite to eat while enjoying the entertainment or sit in the shade under the amphitheater’s new awnings.

The celebration is made possible by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

Proceeds from the Friends of the Library book sales and annual membership dues help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at the library.

The event and activities are free and open to the public.

George Memorial Library is located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. For more information, call the library system’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.

FILM REVIEW: The Walk NOTICE OF TAX RESALE ( Properties previously struck off to FORT BEND COUNTY) (See note below) Constable R. L. Ramirez Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Fort Bend County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on November 3, 2015, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit: Note: Fort Bend County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust.

Constable R. L. Ramirez, By: __________________________ Date _____________

I saw this movie instead of taking a Saturday afternoon nap and my home boy Wes F. recommended it. I love movies that Legal Description Cause # Account Number Style of Case Adjudged Estimated Sale Judgment Date Value Minimum Bid can make my hands sweat out of sheer fear. When Joseph Gor# Struck-Off On (See note (See note don-Levitt was on the wire stretched between the tops of the below) below) Twin Towers, I was scared. Scared for imagining me on that wire and fearful that Philipe Petit would fall 110 stories and go 1 11-DCV-190813 1200000490900907 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ARCOLA HEIGHTS ADDN, LTS $1,500.00 $1,500.00 splat on the sidewalk in Manhattan.

DONGJO CHOI KIM , DOING 9 & 10, BLK 49, VOL 321, PG 03/27/15 Hey, Larry H, are you scared of heights? A little; I mean a BUSINESS AS HERITAGE 498* 07/07/15 REALTY AND lot. I can look over the edge if there is a high wall for me to CONSTRUCTION CO., ET AL peek over.

2 12-DCV-198474 7835000110080901 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ROSENBERG SUBD, LTS 8 & 9, $9,300.00 $3,000.00 Director and Co-writer Robert Zemeckis claims this film as GULF COLORADO AND BLK 11, VOL P, PG 146* 05/14/14 his own and I don’t blame him. Nice job, RZ. This is a seemSANTA FE RAILWAY 12/02/14 ingly simple plot: French guy sneaks onto the roof of the Twin COMPANY, ET AL Towers and he and his band of goofballs set up a spectacular “coup” for Philipe the artist to show the world that he is the greatest Wire Walker that ever lived. If he can pull this off, and Notes: live to tell the story, he probably is the greatest showman at the very least.

All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition Zemeckis is no rookie; he gave us “Forest Gump” (1994) and (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by “Cast Away” (2000) among many others. He uses Gordonlaw.

Levitt to the max and allows the seasoned 34 year old actor to display his talent and believable French accent. I liked all the All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Fort Bend County. All characters and was extremely invested emotionally in Gordonprospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property.

Levitt’s high-wire exploits. When he slipped or jumped on the Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as cable; I shuddered. representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Fort This was a sleeper for me; it is an outstanding film. Go see it Bend County Appraisal District . or wait for Netflix, but you’ll see it. It was a good “balancing” act. Come on, Larry H., this review was going fare-thee-well until you pulled the “balance” card. I apologize; I couldn’t stop Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. myself. Rock ‘n Roll.

L.H. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

‘Speakeasy’ at Sugar Land airport

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (Museum) hostsProhibition “Speakeasy” on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Sugar Land Regional Airport @ The Anson Aviation Hangar. 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. For $35 food and drink are included. The event includes Bartender Competition from local restaurants; Games of chance; Skits with volunteer actors . Come right after work as business casual or dress in the 1920’s era of Gangster Style & Flapper Girls. Fun Event for 21 and up.

Call Dennis Parmer at 281-686-9234 for more information.

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NEWS AccessHealth gets Health Center Quality Improvement Grant

Gelatia Tesfaye, DDS., left, Jimmy Robertson, MD, David Krusleski, MD, Stasha Lewis, MD, Carol Edwards, CEO, Nisha Varghese, MD, Brenda Mallett, PNP, Mehjabin Pakar, MD, Michael Lawson, MD, Pamela Liang, MD, Vanessa Ruiz, DDS, Nishit Shah, MD and Amber Garcia, DDS. AccessHeatlh was awarded $67,174 in grant funding from the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) last month for improvement in quality of services to patients.

The grant was awarded based on: 1) AccessHealth’s utilization of Electronic Health Records to track and report quality measures; 2) an increase in the number of patients served; and 3) improvements in clinical quality measures in 2014 over 2013.

The organization achieved improvements in the following clinical measures: •Percent of women entering prenatal care in the first trimester improved from 43% to 65% •Percent of adults with weight screening and follow up increased from 28% to 29%

•Percent of adults with tobacco use screening and counseling rose from 35% to 87% •Percent of adults on Aspirin therapy increased from 80% to 88% •Percent of patients with Hypertension and blood pressure below 140/90 improved from 46.2% to 50.8% “Receipt of this Quality Improvement Grant−as well as being recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home earlier this year−makes me so proud,” said AccessHealth CEO, Carol Edwards. “I am so grateful to our dedicated providers and staff for all that they do for our patients every day.”

This grant will help AccessHealth continue providing integrated health care services without regard to income or circumstance to improve the

quality of life in Fort Bend County. AccessHealth is a United Way agency.

Jingle Tree at HMNS Sugar Land

This holiday season, join the merriment with the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land’s 2nd annual fundraiser, Jingle Tree. Again, you can give, OWN and be merry when you bid on dazzling, predecorated trees in an auction amongst festive company. The special event features a showcase of beautifully decorated trees that are up for bidding in a six day-long silent and live auction. The trees are sponsored and decorated by Fort Bend designers, museum supporters, local celebrities and artistic visionaries. The festive events take place from Nov. 14 – 19.

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Each model home will have one winner per week with the approximate value of $100 per winning card. See builder representative for prizes and details.

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FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC and Community Toy Drive

Join Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, the Exchange and Rotary Clubs and Toys for Tots in an effort to keep our community healthy and make our local children happy this holiday season.

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

Saturday, October 24

8 a.m. – Noon

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Conference Center No appointments necessary. Must be 18 or older. The shot is formulated to provide protection against three different flu strains: H1N1, H3N2 and Influenza B. Call 281.275.0751 with questions.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons with no history of egg and/or latex allergy. Must be 18 or older. If you are pregnant, please visit your OB/GYN or primary care physician to have your vaccine administered.

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