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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014

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

Missouri City Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Local non-profit, Missouri City Ballet Company,will feature The Nutcracker, at the Stafford Centre on Thanksgiving weekend. This production is performed under the guidance of Artistic Director Sharon Teague, a retired first soloist with Houston Ballet. This ballet is a true favorite among audiences of all ages. Join Clara for a humor-filled Act 1, where a Christmas party leads to a gift of a nutcracker from her eccentric uncle Drosselmeyer.

Act 2 finds her in the Land of Sweets and witness to the highly anticipated Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets for all performances – Nov. 29 & November 30 – are now on sale at MissouriCityBallet.org or call The showclix Box Office, #1-888-7184253. Please email: cathy@ missouricityballet.org for more information.

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Man who shot Stafford police officer gets 14 years in prison A Fort Bend County jury returned a sentence of 14 years in Texas Department of Corrections in the Daniel Cruz case on Monday.

Cruz was involved with the shooting of a Stafford Police Officer Ann Carrizales in October 2013. He is not alleged to be the person who actually shot Carrizales, but shot at her and her car during the altercation. The jury found Cruz guilty on Friday, Oct. 31.

A Stafford super cop and former Marine corps boxer, who took two bullets, one in the face and the other in the chest, Carrizales still managed to chase her attackers for more than 20 miles.

Carrizales, was just doing her job in the early morning hours of Oct. 26, 2013. Carrizales pulled over a car in Stafford, around 3 a.m. Her instincts told her something was amiss as she walked up to the car with three men inside.

Within seconds, the front-seat passenger leaned over and started firing. She chased down three men in all, firing at them during a high-speed chase, as they fired back at her.

Sugar Land Skeeters get new owners

By SESHDRI KUMAR The Sugar Land Skeeters baseball team has new owners.

Robert “Bob” Zlotnik, who has been a minority, one-third owner since 2012, has acquired 100 percent ownership of the team..

The City of Sugar Land received a letter from Peter Kirk, Chairman of SL Baseball, LLC (SLB), on Sept. 24 regarding a change in control within SL Baseball, LLC. As part of this proposed change in control, 100% of the ownership of SLB will be transferred to Zlotnik.

Based on a thorough evaluation of the information requested and provided, city staff believed that Mr. Zlotnik, with Mrs. Zlotnik and BZMZ Interests, LTD, has the appropriate financial capacity and relevant experience to own and manage SL Baseball, LLC. Additionally, the Zlotniks have confirmed Sugar Land Baseball, LLC will continue to own the Sugar Land Skeeters.

Consequently, City Council on Oct. 28 unanimously approved the Lease Estoppel, Consent and Agreement between the City of Sugar Land and BZMZ Interests, Robert S. Zlotnik, Marcie C. Zlotnik, SL Baseball, LLC, and Opening Day Partners, LLC, in order to approve the change in control of SL Baseball, LLC and to ensure that ODP will remain responsible and liable for all obligations under the Lease.

Meanwhile, according to the Sugar Land Skeeeters, Constellation Field exceeded attendance expectations in 2014 by 62 percent, an increase of 20,000 visitors over last year.

The $36 million 7,500-seat stadium offers the community more than the opportunity to attend professional minor league baseball.

The venue is a year-round community amenity that also offers concerts and community, corporate, private and special events.

A feasibility study performed in 2009 projected average annual attendance for ball-

games and non-baseball events of 300,000 visitors.

Using this benchmark study data, City planners forecast an annual benefit to the City of $7.7 million or a return of $169 million to the economy over 30 years.

Baseball attendance continues to exceed projections and was once again the highest in the Atlantic League.

Constellation Field also realized another significant increase in usage for special events in 2014 with more than 98,000 attendees for nonbaseball events that included festivals, charity events, sports tournaments, company events and corporate meetings.

In 2014, attendance for baseball and non-baseball events was more than 62 percent higher than originally projected.

Not only did the Sugar Land Skeeters win the Freedom Division for a second straight year and make it to the Atlantic League championship series for the first time, but their on-field success has attracted a new owner for the club.

The Zlotniks’ association with the Skeeters and Constellation Field began when they secured the original naming rights as owners of StarTex Power. Their entrepreneurial expertise includes many years representing and working for sports and entertainment companies.

“We are thrilled that the success of our team and stadium has resulted in local ownership,” said Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson.

“We are looking forward to working more closely with the Zlotniks and believe their local presence and passion for baseball will be of great benefit to Sugar Land.”

The stadium is the result of many years of effort by the City of Sugar Land; its citizens; and a public/private partnership between the City, Johnson Development and Opening Day Partners (ODP).

The City worked with ODP in 2010 to bring professional minor league baseball to Sugar

Land.

No general fund dollars were spent to create the stadium.

Constellation Field was funded with a portion of sales tax revenues that may only be used for economic development purposes. These revenues were funded by the Sugar Land 4B Corporation and are not dependent on ballpark revenues to support the effort.

Expenditures by visitors to the stadium generate sales and hotel occupancy taxes that benefit the City and Sugar Land residents.

“Marcie and I are incredibly excited to continue our relationship with the Skeeters and to further partner with the entire Sugar Land community,” said Bob Zlotnik.

“In just three short years, Constellation Field has become a well-recognized destination entertainment location, and we look forward to it continuing to set the standard for quality professional minor league baseball,” Zlotnik said.

Sugar Land’s 4B corporation issued sales tax revenue bonds in 2011 for the stadium. To date the corporation has paid $6,381,301 in principal and interest on these bonds, according to city spokesman Doug Adolph.

The estimated economic impact to the community is $7.7 million, including direct and indirect benefits. The direct spending is estimated at $5 million per year with an additional $2.7 million in indirect spending.

Asked about the direct financial benefit for the city from the project, Adolph said, “In the last 12 months, the stadium has generated $188,855 in direct sales tax revenue to the City from merchandise and food & beverage sales at the stadium.

We cannot determine the impact on hotels or other sales tax revenues that may be generated from attendees of events at the stadium.”

The city had no comment on the profitability of the stadium operations, because the city does not operate the stadium.

Texana Tinsel & Treasures Marketplace

Photograph by Larry Pullen : Larry & Lucia Street have fun shopping at Tinsel & Treasures Marketplace.

Texana Community Advisory Board presents the second Annual Texana Tinsel & Treasures Marketplace on Friday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Legacy Ford Showroom in Rosenberg.

The event will benefit Texana Center, a non-profit organization that provides Behavioral

Healthcare and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services including autism to more than 14,000 adults and children each year.

The event is open to the community and entry is free; so if you are looking for that special Holiday gift, Tinsel & Treasures Marketplace is

the place to be - you will find unique items to buy and you will be helping a very worthy organization at the same time.

Local artists are also invited to participate in selling their handcrafted items.

Texana’s Learning Centers will be at the event selling See MARKET, Page 2

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Riverbend Beerfest

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Riverbend Country Club staff members and Beer Fest committee members toast the final plans for the 3rd Annual Riverbend Beerfest on Saturday, Nov. 15. General Manager Chuck Cox, left, radio host Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan®, member Garrett Hart of Hart Plumbing, Marketing Director Tricia Hawks, and member Tom Paynter. 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. The staff of the 57 year-old club in the heart of Sugar Land invites the public to sample unique, seasonal beers from the best local breweries. Two live bands will be featured during the event along with The Revered Butter, a renowned chainsaw ice sculptor. Local resident and Riverbend member Michael Garfield will broadcast his popular High-Tech Texan® radio show from the club that afternoon. His long-running show can be heard across southeast Texas on KPRC 950AM from 11 a.m – 1 p.m. The event begins at 12 noon and ends at 5 p.m. For more information and ticketing contact Tricia Hawks at (281)269-2526, or www.riverbendcountryclub.org.

treasures such as jewelry, bird houses, wind-chimes, dog beds, wreaths, Holiday cards, ornaments etc.

Texana Décor & More… will also be there selling rustic wood décor for the home and office all handcrafted by the clients at Texana’s Rosenberg Learning Center.

The Exchange Club of Rosenberg will be selling cookie ingredients as their annual fundraiser which will benefit local non-profits.

In addition, Origami Owl, Gallery Rocks, Namita Ashana, Younique, Lavo Collections, The Cake Lady and Albert Goldreich Gas Art will have booths. Local restaurants will provide snacks.

If you are interested in participating as a vendor in the Art Show contact: Eloise Lucas at elucas@legacyfordtx.com or 281.734.6836.

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NEWS Exhibitors at Imperial Farmers Market take different paths to re-invent careers While most exhibitors at the Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land have been close to farming all their lives, for others the year-round, open-air market has helped re-invent their careers, luring them away from boardrooms, classrooms and even far-away lands.

“Visiting with our exhibitors is often one of the best parts of the Farmers Market experience,” notes Kim Broom, general manager of the Farmers Market Imperial. “It’s amazing to hear their backgrounds and how they came to exhibit at the market.”

As a loan officer at Washington Mutual, owning a green juicing business was probably the last thing on Alan Berrera’s mind. After discovering the benefits of juicing – and growing tired of life in Corporate America – he launched Grass on the Go, wheatgrass shots packaged and flash-frozen for take-home use.

“Operating the business is a way for me to take control of my future,” says Berrera, an original vendor at the Farmers Market at Imperial. “I love seeing the curiosity in kids’ faces as they run up to the table to try our wheatgrass shots.”

For Konrad Bouffard, a former high school teacher, the Farmers Market at Imperial allowed him to pursue his passion for wildflower honey, known as the most challenging honey to produce.

“About the only thing harder than keeping kids focused is handling thousands of bees,” says Bouffard, who co-owns Round Rock Honey with his wife Elizabeth.

Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

We will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City. Our November program will feature speaker John K. Thompson speaking on ROTC and JROTC. Contact Gwen Goldsberry at jbbumdar@hotmail.com for more information. http://www.texasdar.org/chapters/Fordbend/

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Trey Howell’s career after the military could have taken many turns, but he chose to follow his love for dogs by creating Hemp Hound, a Sugar Land company which produces dog collars, leashes and related items.

“Making products for dogs is

a far cry from the military, but it’s my dream job and thanks to the farmers market, the business continues to grow,” Howell says. “It’s great exposure and it’s a good opportunity to tell people about the products and get feedback.”

Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. rain or shine, the year-round market at Imperial Sugar Land, 198 Kempner

Street, offers locally grown produce and homemade products from local vendors in the shadows of the historic Imperial Sugar Company silos.

For a complete list of vendors and a schedule of activities at the Farmers Market at Imperial, go to www.ImperialSugarLand/FarmersMarket and www.Facebook.com/FarmersMarketatImperial.

Missouri City, HCC discuss potential campus relocation from Sienna Plantation to Texas Parkway corridor At the Regular City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, officials discussed the potential move of the Houston Community College campus currently located at 5855 Sienna Springs Way to a 21.6-acre, privatelyowned tract adjacent to City Hall on Texas Parkway.

The project is intended to serve as a catalyst to further foster commercial revitalization along the Texas ParkwayCartwright Road Corridor, to provide an anchor for additional expansion and investment and to attract more consumers to the area.

“We are currently in the discussion phase of this project and have many more details to explore. This potential development would be beneficial to citizens, businesses and stakeholders,” City Manager Edward Broussard said. “We hope that this is a sign of many more exciting projects to come.”

Houston Community College’s Board of Trustees has approved discussions on the proposal and authorized an appraisal of the Sienna facility. To follow the progress of the HCC campus construction, please visit www.hccs.edu/ bond.

Missouri City is also collaborating with other entities

such as Fort Bend County, which could potentially convert the Sienna campus into an annex. “In the original TIRZ plan for the HCC-Sienna property, a County annex was planned,” said Executive Director Joseph Esch, who spearheads economic development for the City.

“A project of this magnitude would take additional property off the tax rolls. The project we are investigating would preserve taxable property as well as provide synergies by co-locating the annex next to the current County library site.”

In addition to the HCC proposal, other options explored for the Texas Parkway-Cartwright Road Corridor include multi-family residences, a youth sport facility, a charter school and a technical training center.

Also, last month, the City hosted a workshop with business owners and managers to gather input and feedback on the future development of the Texas Parkway corridor.

Staff provided presentations on economic development, infrastructure improvements, public safety and other essential services and programs.

Owners and managers attending represented financial institutions, restaurants, repair

First United Methodist Church presents Phil Hall Trio

Bring your family and friends to the Phil Hall Trio concert presented by the Friends of the Arts Committee , First United Methodist Church, Missouri City. Phil Hall, a Rice University graduate performed with Aretha Franklin, Liza Minelli, and Presidents, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Phillip has served as musical director for 9 productions of “Ain’t Misbehaven”, most recently at the Longwharf Theatre, New Haven CT. The concert will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m in the Fellowship

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In advance of the workshop, close to 200 businesses located in the corridor were polled to engage interest and formulate an agenda. In addition to addressing inquiries from merchants, staff highlighted completed projects along the corridor, which include: Mobility improvements, including the installation of decorative lighting at major intersections, drainage improvements and landscaping; The addition of new retail centers that showcase spaces for small, medium and large companies; Opening of the Police Mini-Station, a public safety investment in the growing commercial area to serve as a daily reminder to citizens that the City is dedicated to keeping them and their businesses safe; Construction of a decorative showcase City monument, an LED sign and landscaping at the City Hall entrance; And, the extension of Lexington Boulevard to be completed in Spring 2015. The scope includes the construction of a mast-arm decorative traffic signal at Texas Parkway with turn lane improvements, a

four-lane boulevard roadway from Texas Parkway to Scanlin Road also providing a connection to Fresh Meadow Drive, as well as drainage structures.

Fort Bend County has agreed to pay all costs of the $3.3 million project through the Fort Bend Mobility Bond program.

Businesses along the corridor are 40 percent service, 30 percent retail, 17 percent food and 13 percent office. The City has worked with many existing companies to upgrade exteriors, and new businesses such as Arms of Love, Frenchy’s Chicken and Boogies Chicago BBQ have also made strong presences.

In addition to the potential HCC relocation, staff is working on multiple economic development initiatives around the City. Projects include a new Trammell Crow business park at the southwest corner of the Beltway 8 and Highway 90A intersection; and expansions of major enterprises in the Lakeview Business Park and Beltway Crossing Complex involving Southwest Electronic Energy Group, Lufkin Industries, Kobelco, Allied Fittings, Ben E. Keith Foods and Niagara Bottling, LLC.

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Court Administrator Lands State Award

Sugar Land Deputy Court Administrator Brittany Rychlik recently received the Texas Court Clerks Association Distinguished Services Award from the Texas Court Clerks Association . The award honors clerks who perform a service, program, task or endeavor that benefits the entire organization.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS

Judge Maggie Jaramillo takes office

Missouri City Police Officer Nichoal Ibanez & K-9 Hektor

By CAROLYN BOWDEN THIS IS A STORY OF A MAN AND HIS DOG: They are unique in that they work together as “partners” 24/7 to remove narcotics from the streets of Missouri City, and also at times, are asked to assist other cities. Police Officer Ibanez was born in Houston and grew up in the Stafford/Sugar Land area. He was raised in a home where the military, the police, and all public servants were respected. Instilled in him was a strong sense of justice and the importance of helping others.

Therefore, it is not surprising that he always wanted to become a police officer.

CARING FOR ANIMALS – ESPECIALLY DOGS: Working with K-9s was always a goal. His first exposure to the Belgian Malinois breed was in 2009 when he was working as a veterinary technician at a clinic. He helped rehabilitate a former military Belgian Malinois who had been involved in a severe fight with other security canines. (Google this animal and you will understand why they are considered most impressive by the military and police departments.) The rehab process took 3 months resulting in a strong bond between the two of them. When the original owner could no longer care for the canine Ibanez was given the opportunity to give him a home and, to this day, has remained a wonderful companion/guardian.

EDUCATION: Ibanez has always been interested in science. He did lab work for 5 years, specifically with DNA analysis. At the vet clinic he primarily did lab work as well.

He has a bachelors degree in biology with a concentration on forensic science. He is currently midway through his masters degree in forensic science and his goal is to complete a doctorate in forensic science. He has found this to be an amazing field because it can lead into so many other opportunities. He graduated from Gus George Law Enforcement Academy in 2011 where he received an award for excellence in physical fitness. Ibanez has several passions in police work: K-9 handling and training, learning and instructing defensive tactics and combatives, and, of course, forensic science where his education is centered.

K9 OFFICER/HANDLER: Most people are curious regarding working dogs and are especially interested to see police K-9s in action.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 29TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 14-DCV-212506 in favor of the plaintiff QUAIL RUN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,552.92+++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on OCTOBER 21, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) MICHAEL GABRIEL LEBBIE AND ANIOSN LEBBIE had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28, IN BLOCK 1 OF QUAIL RUN SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS 16313 QUAILYNN COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

Bowden Like all police officers, safety is a priority and Ibanez recommends that people adopt a “look but do not touch” mentality when it comes to K-9s.

This also applies when Hektor is inside of their patrol vehicle. (People must NOT touch the car, such as, knocking on the windows.) Ibanez attempts to inform the public and curious civilians that Hektor and ALL police K-9s are NOT “pets”. Hektor, in particular can be very protective. He also does not like to be approached by individuals he does not know. Ibanez is responsible for all of Hektor’s primary needs such as: food, exercise, training, and veterinary care. They go on walks, practice obedience throughout each and every day, and “hang out” together when they have a day off. They are together 24/7. Hektor sleeps inside Ibanez’s home and often goes “road tripping” with Ibanez when he goes out. Each morning, in preparation for work, Ibanez puts his equipment on and then it is Hektor’s turn.

He has his own vest, badge, and, of course, his training aids and supplies. Hektor was well trained before Ibanez acquired him and their transition was smooth. In fact, it seemed

to be that it was Ibanez who had to come up to Hektor’s level of training and performance but Ibanez has enjoyed every minute of it.

HEKTOR: The Missouri City Police Department acquired Hektor from an organization called K9s 4Cops who grant K-9s to departments all over the country. Ibanez went through his training and certification with Hektor at Houston K9 Academy. Hektor is a 3 year old Belgian Malinois.

Malinois are known for their tireless work ethic and drive.

Originally developed as herding dogs, their fearless attitude and enthusiasm makes them among the best dogs for military and law enforcement purposes. He was hand selected as a pup to become a police K-9. He is originally from Holland and was brought back to the United States for training.

Ibanez describes Hektor as a very affectionate and loyal K-9. He is also extremely motivated to work.

Like many police officers, he has a work mode and a rest mode.

His work mode is extremely intense, vigilant, and serious.

His rest mode is silly and playful without a care in the world. (So how does Ibanez’s “personal” Malinois dog and Hektor get along? They are like “brothers”.)

Hektor constantly performs well in his duties/responsibilities as a “Narcotics K9”.

Together Ibanez and Hektor have been very successful in removing narcotics from the streets of Missouri City. Disappointing but understandable, at this point in time, there are no Hektor “stories” that can be shared in this column because they are all still pending cases. Sorry!

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Ibanez with Hektor CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 4TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 09-DCV-175348 in favor of the plaintiff SAM MIGUEL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,626.33++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) THOMAS GASHI had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 23, OF BLOCK 23, OF MISSION BEND, SAN MIGUEL SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 11 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1533 BEECHNUT ST., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 30TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 14-DCV-212802 in favor of the plaintiff QUAIL RUN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,018.37+++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on OCTOBER 20 , 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) THERMA CANTON AND BARBARA CANTON had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11, IN BLOCK 5 OF QUAIL RUN SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 14 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 16743 LOST QUAIL DRIVE MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

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

State Rep. Rick Miller, left, presents a congratulatory letter to Maggie Jaramillio, center, who was appointed District Judge to the 400th District Court in Fort Bend County. At right is Attorney Dean Hrbacek, who co-hosted a reception on Monday at 130 Industrial Blvd., Sugar Land, with the Hispanic Republicans of Texas, Fort Bend County. The district judge vacancy arose following the resignation of incumbent judge Clifford Vacek. Jaramillo took the oath of office on Monday. Jaramillo’s term will expire at the 2016 general election. Jaramillo is an attorney in private practice and a past assistant county attorney for Starr County. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Fort Bend County Bar Association, Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and the Fort Bend County Mental Health Board. Jaramillo’s 16 years of extensive court experience include trial work in juvenile cases, family cases, felony and misdemeanor cases, probate matters and civil matters. She has served Fort Bend County with her great depth of experience, knowledge, self-confidence and a responsibility to seek an expanding role in our community by ensuring Republican values and supporting our community.

FILM REVIEW: Birdman We have a winner. You probably have not heard of this movie directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. It will be a while before it makes it to the ‘burbs. I saw this film on Halloween at the Edwards Grand Palace Stadium 24 inside the loop in Houston. Inarritu is most known for “21 Grams” (2003) and “Biutiful (2010). Those theatrical creations were out-of-the-box as is “Birdman” also known as Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance.) Even the title of this movie is messing with my head.

The Mexican-born Inarritu, 51, co-wrote with three others.

A slice of their Broadway theatre humor: “Popularity is the slutty little cousin of prestige.”

However well-written, directed, and edited this movie is, make no mistake: this is Michael Keaton’s movie. Batman is back! Oops, I meant Birdman.

Keaton plays a washed-up actor who was a famous super-hero movie star with the audacity to write, direct and finance a new Broadway play. Keaton’s character (Riggan Thomson) is classically dysfunctional and struggling with almost every known human emotion and insecurity.

One of the key actors in Riggan/Keaton’s play is mysteriously injured the day before the final preview resulting in desperation to find a replacement actor. Enter CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 9TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 13-DCV210364 in favor of the plaintiff MISSION BEND, SAM MIGUEL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,164.32++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) JENNER VEGA had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 33, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 5 FEET AND THE WESTERLY 5 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK 23, OF MISSION BEND, SAN MIGUEL SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 37 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7126 RANCHERIA, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

Ed Norton - Mike the wellknown method actor as the last minute replacement who is wound extremely tight and predictably difficult. Riggan is “all in” on this production and his anxiety and fears are uncontrollable. Mike resents Riggan for even attempting to create a successful play because Riggan is a mere movie star not worthy of the revered Broadway stage.

Zach Galifianakis is Jake the Stage Manager and tries to warn his best friend, Riggan, (correctly spelled) about the obvious problems of the play and its ongoing financial woes. Emma Stone plays Riggan’s daughter, fresh from rehab and looking for love in all the wrong places. Back stage is a mess! And fun, interesting, and fast-paced.

Inarritu took the bold step of making this movie appear as though the entire film was made in one long shot. The

seemingly single camera glides between sets and quietly slips into the next room by following a character down a hall without taking a cinematic breath. There is no fade to black. I was intrigued by the one-take, Hitchcockian editing, but not sure if I liked it. Inarritu and his crew did a heck of a job, but at what price?

Many big winners. Keaton is remembered for “Mr. Mom” (1983), “Johnny Dangerously” (1984), “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Batman” (1989), and “Batman Returns” (1992), but what has he done for me lately? Well, here’s a start – he’ll be nominated for Best Actor for this performance. Norton and Stone were spectacular in their roles and have an outside shot at nominations as does Inarritu. This is a mustsee flick. Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 93. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5

AUTOMOBILE: Subaru Outback

Holiday lights at Constellation Field Two Million Light Display with Nine Different Themes; November 28, 2014 – January 4, 2015 The Sugar Land Skeeters will host the Sugar Land Holiday Lights from November 28, 2014 to January 4, 2015 at Constellation Field.

Spirit of Freedom Women’s Club hosts Ginger Russell Outback 2.5i rides on 17inch wheels, and the Limited trim line features 18-in. alloy wheels.

The Outback 2.5i Premium has a 10-way power driver’s seat; dual-zone automatic climate control; heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and a windshield de-icer; upgraded infotainment system; air filtration system; leatherwrapped steering wheel; fog lights and dark-tint privacy glass.

Subaru significantly upgraded infotainment capability in the 2015 Outback. In the Outback 2.5i it provides AM/ FM stereo and HD Radio; Radio Data Broadcast System; single-disc in-dash CD player; 6.2-in. multi-function touch screen display with singletouch gesture control; Subaru smartphone integration with Aha Infotainment, Pandora Radio and iHeart Radio; a rear vision camera; Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming; iPod control capability, USB port and aux. input jack.

The Upgraded Infotainment System for Outback 2.5i Premium adds a 6-speaker audio system; 7-inch touch screen display with multitouch control that offers swipe and scrolling gesture control; voice-activated controls; SiriusXM® satellite radio; a vehicle information display; SMS text messaging, iTunes® tagging capability and dual USB ports.

A new high-end audio system standard for Outback Limited combines an AM/FM/HD radio system with a harman/ kardon upgraded 576-wattequivalent GreenEdge amplifier. The system’s 12 harman/ kardon speakers include a front center speaker and a rear subwoofer.

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is now in its fifth generation and has the most interior space yet, gets its best fuel efficiency and has more agility, capability, amenities and safety feataures.

The Outback is powered by a 4-cylinder 2.5i model motor that makes 175-horsepower.

The top of the line 6-cylinder 3.6R Limited makes 256 horsepower. Suburu puts its 2.5i model miles per gallon at 25 city and 33 highway, which compare favorably to the 2014 model of 24/30.

The Outback 3.6R Limited gets an estimated 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway compared to last year’s 17/25 mpg.

The Outback exemplifies Subaru’s outdoors-oriented vehicle engineering with its standard symmetrical allwheel drive, raised ground clearance and numerous details that make it more convenient to load and carry large and small cargo.

Newly standard features that augment symmetrical allwheel drive are X-mode, hill descent control and hill start.

All 2015 Outback models come standard with the Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which features paddle-shift control switches and is instrumental in the Outback’s improved fuel economy.

The all-new 2015 Outback has a bolder look that results in upgraded refinement. The Outback’s windshield is more raked and the seats are higher.

While the wheelbase stays about the same, the minor changes yield a roomier passenger cabin -- 108.1 cu. ft. up from 105.4 cu. ft.

The added space includes gains in shoulder, front and rear hip and elbow room and rear legroom.

The Outback’s cargo area has been enlarged to 35.5 cu. ft. behind the rear seats, up from 34.3, while maximum capacity with the standard 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks folded is now 73.3 cu. ft., up from 71.3. In addition, the load floor provided by the lowered seats now lays flatter, and new rear seatback release levers in the cargo area enhance convenience.

The Outback has the same 8.7-in. ground clearance but a power rear gate with memory height is available on Outback for the first time. For added nighttime security, the 2015 Outback features lighting that automatically turns on cabin illumination and exterior lights as the driver approaches or leaves the vehicle. The Limited trim offers a keyless access & start system.

The new Subaru rear view detection system, which is standard on Limited trims and available for the 2.5i Premium, offers blind spot detection, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert.

The Outback also offers a front crash prevention system, adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and vehicle lane departure warning.

The 2015 Outback 2.5i is powered by a double-overhead-cam (DOHC) FB series 2.5-liter BOXER engine that makes 175 HP and 174 lb.-ft. torque. In the Outback 3.6R Limited, the 3.6-liter BOXER 6-cylinder engine produces 256 hp and 247 lb.-ft. of peak torque.

The 3.6 engine sustains at least 225 lb.-ft. of torque from 2,000 to 6,000 rpm.

Subaru revised and retuned the MacPherson front strut suspension and doublewishbone rear suspension for greater handling agility and a more compliant ride. The

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of September , 2014 by the COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 4 of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 12-CCV049458 in favor of the plaintiff MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,413.74++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 13, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -UBERNI GARCIACAMPOALERGRE had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 44 IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 22 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7411 MESONES HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083 (THE PROPERTY).

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 11th day of September , 2014 by the COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 13-CCV051556 in favor of the plaintiff MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,951.50++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 16, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Jose Solis and Norma C. Barron had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 12 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7114 NAVIDAD, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 2ND day of October, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 13DCV-211424 in favor of the plaintiff HUNTERS GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,974.15++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 20, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Patience A. Okoloise had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 62, IN BLOCK 6, OF HUNTERS GREEN, A PATIO HOME SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 554/B AND 555/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1908 HICKORY GLEN DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

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

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

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

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club welcomes Conservative activist Ginger Russell who will speak on Cscope/ Common Core: Texas Education Transformation on Friday, November 21st 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sugar Creek Baptist Church LYF Center at 13444 SW Freeway Sugar Land.

(Opposite side of freeway from the Main Campus- Next to Halloween Express, Pappasito’s is behind building).

There will be Special Recognition For Congressman Tom DeLay. Lunch is free courtesy of Tx State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst & Charles Gregory, Candidates Tx Senate District 18 Special Election.

RSVP is required by noon - Wednesday, November 19th whether you plan to eat or just attend for a headcount to info@ spiritoffreedomwomen. com or call or text President Debbie Fancher at 281-543-3195 .

The showcase of lights will include nine different themed areas and multiple holiday vendors with general admission at $13 for adults and $9 for children (13 and under).

“We are excited to continue our year-round entertainment at Constellation Field and introduce this family-friendly event to the community,” said Chris Jones, General Manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters.

Along with the two million light walk-through display, multiple holiday craft and trade vendors will be featured at Constellation Field including a visit from Santa Claus.

Photo opportunities with Santa will be available at the Sugar Land Holiday Lights from November 28 through December 24.

A wide variety of food, holiday treats and drinks will CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 4TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 12DCV-201870 in favor of the plaintiff SAM MIGUEL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,480.05 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) ANTHONY COLBERT had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, IN BLOCK 6 OF MISSION BEND, SAN MIGUEL SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 32 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 6814 LA GRANADA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

also be provided at Constellation Field during the event.

A complete list of vendors will be released at a later date.

Sugar Land Holiday Lights – Hours of Operation: Sunday – Wednesday 6 p.m.

– 9:00 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday 6 p.m.

– 10 p.m.

Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve & New Years Day: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit SugarLandHolidayLights. com.

To book your stay in Sugar Land, Texas go to VisitSugarLandTX.com.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: LEROY ORTIZ and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does) not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, 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 petition of JENNIFER STRADER, Petitioner, was filed in the 328TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas on this the 18th day of April, 2014, against LEROY ORTIZ, Respondent(s), numbered 14DCV-214135, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF PIERCE AVIANO ORTIZ, A CHILD. The Suit requests REQUEST TO REGISTER ORDER, MODIFY, AND CHANGE OF NAME as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: JUNE 06, 1999 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 30th day of October, 2014.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: JASON R PELAK 1412-B STONEHOLLOW DRIVE KINGWOOD TX 77339 281-253-3058 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Michelle Olguin 281-633-7649

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ABWA Fort Bend Monthly Meeting November 6, 2014 Networking begins at 5:00 pm Followed by our regular meeting.

Marriott Town Center•16090 City Walk Speaker: Kristen Johannesson, 24 Hour Fitness Katy-Bella Terra “Basic Nutrition for Weight Loss” For Reservations and information go to:

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS BRAZOS RIVER PARK PHASE II AND FESTIVAL SITE PROJECT The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Brazos River Park Phase II and Festival Site Project PK1411 and PK1507 Bounded by Ditch A, Highway 59 and the Brazos River, Sugar Land, TX

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.

CivcastUSA.com or documents may be examined without charge in the office of the Project Engineer: Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400, Houston TX 77042.

Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, Brazos Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

For questions regarding this bid contact Wes French, wfrench@browngay.com Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., or phone (713) 488-8263 by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014 The contract will be awarded as provided in the Invitation to Bid; notice of award will be provided within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: STEVE KENDRICK D/B/A HOUSTON POOL AND REMODELING 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 December 01, 2014 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 77 469.

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 MARCH 17, 2014. It bears cause number 14-DCV-213260 and is styled: Mark Voss vs Steve Kendrick D/B/A Houston Pool and Remodeling.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: JENNIFER C CHIANG MITCHELL & DUFF LLC 210 MAIN STREET RICHMOND TX 77469 281-341-1718 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF, MARK VOSS, RESPECTFULLY PRAYS THAT THE DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN, AND THAT UPON A FINAL HEARING OF THE CAUSE, JUDGMENT BE ENTERED FOR THE PLAINTIFF AGAINST DEFENDANT FOR THE ECONOMIC AND ACTUAL DAMAGES REQUESTED HEREINABOVE IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS OF THE COURT, TOGETHER WITH PREJUDGMENT AND POST JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED BY LAW, ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS OF COURT, AND SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER RELIEF TO WHICH THE PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHETHER PLED OR UNPLED. 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, 2014.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Ariana C. Salazar 281-633-7634

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO STEVE KENDRICK 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 December 01, 2014 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 MARCH 17, 2014. It bears cause number 14-DCV213260 and is styled: Mark Voss vs Steve Kendrick D/B/A Houston Pool and Remodeling The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: JENNIFER C CHIANG MITCHELL & DUFF LLC 210 MAIN STREET RICHMOND TX 77 469 281-341-1718 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF, MARK VOSS, RESPECTFULLY PRAYS THAT THE DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN, AND THAT UPON A FINAL HEARING OF THE CAUSE, JUDGMENT BE ENTERED FOR THE PLAINTIFF AGAINST DEFENDANT FOR THE ECONOMIC AND ACTUAL DAMAGES REQUESTED HEREINABOVE IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS OF THE COURT, TOGETHER WITH PREJUDGMENT AND POST JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED BY LAW, ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS OF COURT, AND SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER RELIEF TO WHICH THE PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHETHER PLED OR UNPLED. 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, 2014.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Ariana C. Salazar 281-633-7634

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Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for: Engineering Services - Materials Testing RFQ # 061-15

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Legal Notice The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for:

The City of Missouri City is accepting statements of qualifications from qualified firms to provide Construction Materials Testing for future City wide construction projects. It is the intent of the City to negotiate an agreement with one firm for each individual future projects. Project locations shall be in the City of Missouri City Jurisdictional Area.

PLANIMETRICS UPDATE SERVICES CSP# 032-15 The City of Missouri City is soliciting proposals from interested parties for the furnishing of planimetric features using 2014 aerial orthographic imagery for Missouri City’s jurisdiction (City Limits and extra-territorial jurisdiction – ETJ).

Missouri City has existing planimetric features for roughly 85% of the city.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time November 18, 2014, and publicly opened and read out loud in the City Hall Chamber at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Solicitation packages are available via free download from the Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com.

Proposals packages received must be sealed, marked on the outside with the solicitation title, number as listed above and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Solicitation packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CONTINUOUS LIGHTING MAINTENANCE

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: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION OF WORK:

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Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at 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, November 13, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, November 6, 2014 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov.

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

Qualifications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time November 25, 2014, and publicly opened in City Hall Council Chambers located at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Solicitation packages are available via free download from the Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com.

Qualifications received must be sealed, marked on the outside of the package with the RFQ title and number as listed above, to include date of opening.

Qualifications 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. Solicitation packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REAR YARD SETBACK 4307 MONARCH DRIVE

Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., November 19, 2014, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 4307 Monarch Drive, Lot 2, Block 3, Brazos Landing Section Three, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

Details of the proposed Special Exception may be obtained from the Development Planning Office, (281) 275-2218 or by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Fort Bend ISD, Oakland Elementary School, to add “No Parking” signs, Precinct 4.

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, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Teal Run, Section 16, Precinct 1.

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

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 15-035 – PAPERLESS ROUND SHEET SOFTWARE FOR SHERIFF’S OFFICE A Pre-RFP conference will be conducted on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 10:00AM (CST). The conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office located at 1410 Williams Way Blvd., Richmond Texas. All vendors are encouraged to attend.

Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.

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

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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest, Section 8, 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, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 7, Precinct 1.

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

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the firms made public. Submissions received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx. gov Q15-036 – DESIGN/BUILD REPLACEMENT OF FAIRGROUNDS BLEACHERS Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

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

FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2013 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) Fort Bend County’s FY 2013 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment from Thursday, November 6, 2014 to Thursday, November 20, 2014. The document is available for review at the offices of the Fort Bend County Community Development Department at 301 Jackson Street, Suite 602, Richmond, Texas, 77469.

The public is encouraged to review this document and submit written comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, at 301 Jackson Street, Suite 602, Richmond, Texas, 77469, by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2014. A public meeting to receive comments will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the William B. Travis Building, 301 Jackson, First Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas. Comments will be incorporated into the final document, as appropriate, prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval.

Persons with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services may contact the department at (281) 341-4410 regarding reasonable accommodations for the meeting. This venue is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Spanish language translators are available at the meeting for persons with Limited English Proficiency. Persons requiring other language translators must contact the department at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (281) 341-4410 to request translation services for the meeting.

For information, please contact the Fort Bend County Community Development Department, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 602, Richmond, Texas, 77469, (281) 341-4410.

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CHEERED, NOT “SKEERED” – Aging American military veterans residing at Sugar Land Health Care Center are greeted and treated on Halloween in the nursing home’s parking lot by members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 233 of Fort Bend County. Edgar Spears and Carlos Lopez present candy to a wheelchair bound veteran who resides there.

Veterans residing at the Sugar Land Health Care Center were entertained and presented Halloween candy by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 233 of Fort Bend County on Halloween Day. DAV Chapter 233 frequently reaches out to and visits nursing homes throughout Fort Bend County, providing candy treats, personal hygiene gifts, and even barbecue on special occasions.

“Our mission as far as the DAV is concerned is to reach out to vets that are actually patients in nursing homes, meet them, greet them, and serve them,” said DAV Outreach Committee spokesman Kevin Glenn, “especially those who are struggling.

“We try to help them with their veterans’ claims,” he continued. “Lots of people get out of the service and don’t want to mess with it, but they deserve it. We like to support vets from all the branches.”

Glenn, a U.S. Army veteran, finds his volunteer work exciting and meaningful. “Lots of guys in the nursing homes are old and don’t even get visits,” said Glenn. “If a home has seven vets, I am going to visit every one of them.”

Glenn and fellow Outreach Committee members rotate nursing home visitation duties. Glenn and other local DAV members also specialize in providing free help for veterans so that they can obtain veterans’ benefits from both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other government agencies.

Chapter 233 is led by Commander Robert Delgado and Vice Commander Ralph Marchesano, and welcomes veterans and their friends the second Tuesday of every month at the American Legion Hall in Rosenberg.

The DAV was founded in 1920 and is dedicated to a single purpose – empowering disabled veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity.

The DAV is known for representing the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local governments.

Throughout the month of November, Fort Bend County Libraries’ First Colony Branch Library will host a display of award-winning nature photography from the Cullinan Park Conservancy.

Winners of the Cullinan Park Conservancy’s annual photography contest in 2014, the photographs depict various scenes of the park and its inhabitants. Enjoy the tranquility of the park’s natural beauty, its landscape, and its wildlife, as captured by area photographers.

Located on the southwestern outskirts of Houston, west of Addicks-Howell Road and north of U.S. Highway 90 in Sugar Land, the Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park at Oyster Creek consists of 750 acres, encompassing White Lake and Pumpkin Lake, with frontage on Oyster Creek and Red Gully. The public park also includes extensive prairie and woodland acreage.

The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours.

For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-6334734.

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The 2014 Fort Bend Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament presented by Classic Chevrolet and the City of Missouri City was held at Quail Valley Golf Course, Monday, October 27. First Place Winners in the tournament are (L-R) Sonny Salinas, Robert Barr, Christian Jalomo and Gilbert Jalomo.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Board Members, homeowners, committee and sponsors are gearing up for the 2014 casa Christmas Home tour December 12 + 13. Shown front row (L to R) are: CAFB Board Members Cynthia Barratt, Pat Somers and Vickie Looney. Back row (L to R) are: Greg Haralson, Mark Magee, Brigit Engleman, Denny Adelung of National Oilwell Varco and Jim McClellan of Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation. Underwriter for the 2014 Christmas Home Tour is Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation. Presenting sponsor is National Oilwell Varco. To become a sponsor or for tickets or more information contact Lisa Moore at lmoore@cafb.org or 281-344-5110 or go to www.cafb.org.

CASA Christmas Home Tour Set for Dec. 12

Discounted pre-sale tickets to the Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA Christmas Home Tour are now available online at www.cafb.org and at select Fort Bend County Kroger and Randalls stores. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 from Dec. 1 – 14. There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than attending the Tour which has become a Fort Bend holiday tradition and was voted best home tour in 2009 by Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes Magazine.

The 2014 Tour will feature five distinctive homes in Waters of Avalon, Riverstone and Sienna Plantation beautifully decorated for the holidays with the help of professional decorators and designers. Tour guests will be treated to a rare glimpse of these lovely homes, and will enjoy festive entertainment, beautiful holiday decorations, tasty home-made cookies and refreshments. The event runs Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a special candlelight tour on Friday night from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. One ticket provides admission to all five homes and can be used at any time during the tour. The map to the homes is on the back of the ticket.

“We try to do something new every year and we are really excited to announce this year’s wreath raffle as we think it will be a fantastic addition to the Tour,” stated Lisa Moore, Events Specialist for Child Advocates of Fort Bend. “Each of our talented Christmas decorators has generously created a beautiful wreath which will be placed in the home that they decorated.” Guests can purchase raffle tickets at the homes for a chance to win the wreaths. The Christmas Home Tour is one of Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s largest fundraisers.

For more information on the Tour or to purchase a ticket, log onto www.cafb.org or contact Lisa Moore at 281-344-5108.

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