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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012

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Front Row (L-R): Lynn Halford, Sue Chiang, Terri Wang, Carol Evans-FBEF Events Coordinator, Pat Houck-FBEF President, Terrie Gorney-Gala Co-Chair, Patty Godfrey-Gala CoChair, Brenna Smelley-FBEF Executive Director, Sonal Bhuchar, Rinku Ray, Debbie Depinet, Nappinnai Natarajan; Back Row (L-R): Mary Favre, Liz Furman, Jacquie Baly, Jeanne Megna, Peggy Jackson, Chris Berger, Tracey Lisse, Mary Ahner, Jessica Kij, Jorge Quinonas, Violet Robertson, Terry McCutcheon, Fran Steele, Carol Scott, Tish Maroulis, Peggy DeMarsh, Valerie Stanley, Manmeet Likhari The Fort Bend Education medieval kingdom filled with frey and Terrie Gorney are Foundation, PerdueBrandon dragons, knights and court pleased to announce James Patterson as auctioneer. The FielderCollins&MottLLP and jesters.

Be treated like royalty as band Password will have you the 2013 Gala Committee are preparing for the 20th annual you partake in fabulous fare, dancing the night away into Education Foundation Gala spirited dancing and fantastic the wee hours.

Come one, come all and entitled “Once Upon a Time”. entertainment. Stroll through This enchanted evening will be the silent auction and peruse raise a chalice to celebrate the held on February 23rd, 2013, at the bid board, bidding as you 20th anniversary of the Fort Bend Education Foundation the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel. go on magnificent offerings.

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Methodist Hospitals’ Free flu shot clinic and community toy drive

Republicans lead Democrats despite low turnout in county

By SESHADRI KUMAR A sizeable straight party vote, significant margin between Republicans and Democrats and perceptible cross party votes marked the just concluded presidential election in Fort Bend County.

Notable surprise was the low turnout in both parties compared to the 2008 presidential election, and the county appeared to be a little far away from becoming blue.

Local races yielded no surprise either as both Republicans and Democrats retained their safe seats.

In the Precinct 1 County Commissioner Race, incumbent Democrat Richard Morrison barely retained his seat.

Morrison won the seat with a margin of 645 votes. This narrow margin is surprising because the Republican nominee Bruce Fleming was virtually thrown out of the ballot as his opponent alleged that Fleming voted both in Pennsylvania and in Texas in the past elections.

Fleming’s campaign instantly floundered as Morrison and the Democrats targeted voters with a series of attack pieces.

The Fort Bend GOP executive committee also withdrew its support for Fleming. Two Republican elected officials endorsed Morrison against Fleming.

All this did not deter loyal Republicans from voting for Fleming.

If the GOP had not “helped” Morrison, Fleming could have eked out a victory.

During early voting Fleming got 48.98 percent of the votes and Morrison got 51.20 percent. On election day, Fleming got three votes more than Morrison, 6,483 to 6,480. The final tally was Morrison 23,640 to Fleming’s 22,955.

In the sheriff’s race Troy Nehls won with 54.56 percent of the votes, defeating his Demo-

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cratic rival Mike Ellison who got 45.44 percent of the votes.

The two contested district judge races and the county attorney races went in favor of Republicans, roughly 55 percent to 45 percent.

Brenda Mullinix is the new district judge. Judge Jim Shoemake and County Attorney Roy Cordes retained their seats.

Republican Rick Miller easily won the State Rep. Dist.26 race just as Democrat Ron Reynolds did in Dist. 27.

In the newly created Dist.

85, Republican Phil Stephenson from Wharton won the seat, defeating former State Rep. Democrat Dora Olivo.

Miller got 63 percent of the votes and his opponent Democrat Vy Nguyen got 37 percent.

Reynolds received 69 percent and Kris Allfrey, Republican, got 29.5 percent in this heavily Democrat-leaning district.

Olivo posted 48 percent to Stephenson’s 52 percent.

In U.S. Dist. 22 Congressional race, incumbent Republican Pete Olson won with 64 percent of the votes, defeating Kesha Rogers, who got 32 percent.

In early voting, 55 percent of Republicans voted straight party and 45 percent of Democrats voted straight. On election day, 49 percent of Republicans vot-

ed straight party, while Democrats totaled 50 percent. Thus the total straight party votes of Republicans 53.19 percent to Democrats’ 46.07 percent.

This 7 percent margin of difference was reflected in the presidential race as well with Mitt Romney receiving 116,028 votes (52.91 percent) and Barack Obama 101,043 votes (46.08 percent.)

In 2008, John McCain received 50.9 percent and Obama 48.5 percent.

Romney received 12,822 votes more than McCain.

Obama received 2,675 more votes than in 2008, though the number of registered voters increased by 41,120.

This year, out of 341,523 registered voters, 222,416, cast ballots, a 65.12 percent turnout.

In 2008, the turnout was 68.55 percent. Out of 300,403 registered voters 205,931 voted.

In Harris County, Obama got 585 votes more than Romney. Obama got 585,451 votes 49.37% and Romney 584,866 votes (49.32 votes).

Statewide, Romney received 57 percent of the votes to Obama’s 41 percent.

The statewide turnout was 58.36 percent out of 13.65 million registered voters.

Texas Instruments moves to Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Development Corporation recently approved an incentive package that will support plans by Texas Instruments Incorporated to locate a future business and development facility at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard in the Telfair comKaelyn Bujnoch, Marketing Coordinator; Leena Taneja, Director of Physician Relations & mercial development area.

Marketing and Marcia Barham, Physician Liaison.

Leena Taneja, Director of Physi- 350 plus people who attended Methodist Sugar Land Hoscian Relations and Marketing at the free flu shot clinic and compital, in collaboration with Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. munity toy drive event, as more Sugar Land and Fort Bend ExOrganizers of Santa’s Gift children will now get the present change Clubs and the Sugar Exchange 2012 are anticipating they deserve,” said Kaelyn BuLand Rotary, provided free flu an increase of qualifying fami- jnoch, Marketing Coordinator at shots to community members lies due to economic downturns. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. who participated in Santa’s Gift The drive will continue until Santa’s Gift Exchange will Exchange. provide toys and clothing to Dec. 12. For more information Fort Bend residents graciousmore than 3,500 economically on Methodist Sugar Land Hosly brought new, unwrapped toys disadvantaged children in Fort pital, visit MethodistSugarLand. or clothing items to Methodist com or Facebook.com/MethodBend County.

Sugar Land Hospital in ex“A special thank you to the istSugarLand. change for a flu shot. The toys and clothing will benefit local children in the Fort Bend area during this holiday season.

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Texas Instruments Incorporated will construct an approximate 160,000-squarefoot office facility in Telfair to be completed by early 2014.

The facility will be constructed on a seven-acre site and bring more than 375 jobs to Sugar Land.

The company elected to locate its research and development facility in Sug-

ar Land after a regional search based on proximity to employees’ homes, local amenities and clarity of site-development plans.

The new Texas Instruments facility will house employees that work in a variety of areas within the company’s embedded processing organization.

See TI, Page 3

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NEWS Fort Bend ISD urges Legislators to ‘Keep Public Schools in Fort Bend County Strong’ The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution at its October 22 Board Meeting to raise awareness of the educational issues facing public school districts.

The resolution adoption coincided with a Legislative Breakfast held Friday, Nov. 9, in which representatives from Fort Bend County school districts discussed high-priority concerns with invited state and local elected officials.

Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD and the Stafford Municipal School

District superintendents presented six priorities to “Keep Public Schools in Fort Bend County Strong,” and asked for the support and influence of the public officials during the upcoming legislative session.

Collectively, the three school districts educate more than 98,000 students out of the five million students across our state who are provided public education.

Fort Bend ISD Board President Jim Rice opened the program and thanked more than 200 elected officials, princi-

pals and community members who attended the legislative breakfast.

He said, “As you may know, according to a recent Houston Business Journal report, with 78.1 percent job growth between 2000 and 2011, Fort Bend County comes in No. 2 out of the 25 counties on the list. CNN Money noted that ‘a favorable tax structure, strong school system, and proximity to Houston help attract businesses to our community.’

We are proud to be nationally recognized and want to thank

you for your part in building and keeping our public schools in Fort Bend County strong.”

Mike McKie, Acting Superintendent for FBISD, shared two of the top priorities, which both deal with state funding.

“The state’s revenue problems are due to a structural budget deficit, not only the economy, and certainly not because of mismanagement at the district level,” McKie said.

He also mentioned that,

in spite of multiple legislative committees convened to study the issue, Texas has not modified core funding adjustments in 30 years.

During that time, Texas changed testing programs multiple times, substantially modified graduation requirements, and grew by more than eight million people.

Dr. Thomas Randle, LCISD Superintendent, then spoke about the need for a renewed focus on the importance of career and technical education (CTE) courses, which provide

Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its Partner Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Day, November 16 The Honorable Judge Ron Pope and The Honorable Judge Robert Kern Kick Off National Adoption Day to Help Finalize More Than 3,000 Adoptions Nationwide This Friday the Fort Bend County 328th and 387th District Courts are joining forces with courts across the country opening their doors on National Adoption Day to finalize adoptions of children from foster care and to celebrate all families who adopt.

Here in Fort Bend County, the 328th and 387th District Courts, Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its partners: Arrow Child and Family Ministries, Child Protective Services, Fort Bend Bar Association, Fort Bend County Attorney’s Office, Fort Bend Lawyers Care, the Fort Bend Court Team for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers and local attorneys are all participating in this special day by working together to celebrate the joys of adoption and encourage more families and individuals to give children save and permanent homes.

About National Adoption Day: National Adoption Day is sponsored by a coalition of national partners – The Alliance for Children’s Rights, Casey Family Services, Children’s Action Network, The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Freddie Mac Foundation and Target Corporation– to draw attention to the 129,000 foster children waiting for adoption in the United States and to celebrate all loving families who adopt.

What: Fort Bend County National Adoption Day Celebration x Finalize the adoption of 8 children (including 2 CPS child) x Celebrate, honor, and thank adoptive families x Provide information about adoption to would-be adoptive parents Who: Interviews from x Families who have adopted children x Judges & attorneys x CASA Volunteers who have helped children find safe and permanent homes Where: Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas When: November 16, 2012 8:30 a.m. in the 328th District Court

9:00 a.m. in the 387th District Court

opportunities for students to receive industry certifications.

“I was a CTE student and a CTE teacher,” Randle stated.

“These programs give students options.”

He also emphasized the need to protect the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas. He said that TRS is a strong, well-managed plan and a valuable tool in recruiting and retaining the best job candidates.

Stafford MSD’s Superintendent, Lance Hindt, discussed the final two priorities for Texas legislators: the accountability system and vouchers.

“If our legislature does nothing else, they must reexamine the accountability system in Texas and lessen the excessive burdens on our schools and our teachers associated with state testing,” Hindt said.

He also explained how vouchers would be another cut in state funding for public schools, on top of the loss of state funding at the local levels over the last two years, and pointed out the general lack of accountability through voucher programs.

In closing, Jim Rice encouraged legislators to use their influence to keep the six priorities and public education on the forefront of their deliberations as they are faced with many other pressing issues in the 83rd legislative session.

For more information about the educational issues facing our state, including contact information for elected officials, please visit http://www.fortbendisd.com/ governance/governmentalrelations/legislative-agenda.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

News Sugar Land councilman to speak at UHV fall commencement Himesh Gandhi, an attorney and Sugar Land city councilman, will deliver the keynote address during the Dec. 15 University of Houston-Victoria fall graduation ceremony.

Commencement will begin at 11 a.m. at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy.

Gandhi is an attorney and partner with the law firm Hrbacek & Gandhi P.C. He represents individuals and businesses in real estate, business issues, corporate and commercial matters, and litigation.

Known for his community and civic involvement, Gandhi was elected in May to the City Council. At age 35, he became the youngest candi-

Gandhi date in history to win an atlarge Sugar Land City Council seat.

“It’s an honor and a privi-

“Operation Thanksgiving — Stuff the Squad Car!” Missouri City residents are invited to come out and share their generous spirit of giving again at this year’s 4th annual “Operation ThanksgivingStuff the Squad Car!” on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Public Safety Headquarters, 3849 Cartwright Rd. Families are encouraged to take time out from stuffing their turkeys and holiday stockings to fill at least eight Missouri City police patrol cars with canned and nonperishable food items that will assist area families in need.

The Police Department will also collect donations from

TI From Page 1 “Texas Instruments has had a long-standing relationship with the city of Stafford, where we have had a site for 45 years,” said TI Houston Site Manager Curt Moore.

“In January, we announced plans to sell the site in Stafford. TI is fully supportive of redevelopment efforts in Stafford and is actively coordinating with the city as the site shutdown and sale activities are proceeding.

“We are appreciative of the ongoing support we have received from Fort Bend County and of their efforts to retain TI within the county. And we are very excited about our future home in Sugar Land and the opportunities this will bring. We look forward to forging new relationships with the business community in Sugar Land.”

The City of Sugar Land’s Office of Economic Development created a multi- faceted incentive package that was recently approved by both the Sugar Land City Council and the Sugar Land Development Corporation to secure the research and development facility in Sugar Land.

The incentive package was based on the company creating more than $35 million in new capital investment and providing more than 375 jobs for the city.

“We are ecstatic to welcome a stellar Fortune 500 Company such as Texas Instruments to Sugar Land,” said Mayor James Thompson.

“Texas Instruments’ corporate philosophy and national recognitions such as Fortunes ‘Most Admired Company’ closely aligns with the City’s standards for excellence and lays the foundation for a long-term partnership between the company and City.”

Earlier, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court also approved a tax abatement agreement providing for abatement of 75% of the improvements only, at the Project Site for 10 years.

churches, schools, groups and local businesses. The items will be donated to the Second Mile Mission Center, Bethel Ministry and the Powerhouse of Love Food Bank before Thanksgiving.

The first three years of the event drew widespread support from the community, yielding patrol cars and a trailer full of donations.

If residents want to contribute donations in advance, they are welcome to drop them off at the Police and Fire Departments, 3849 Cartwright Rd., Municipal Court, 3845 Cartwright Rd., the Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr., and City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway.

For more information, call Officer Sonny McClamrock at 281-403-8736.

lege to have been asked to participate in this very special day, a significant milestone that marks a new beginning for our next generation of leaders,” Gandhi said. “As these young men and women embark on their next journey, I hope they remember this commencement as a turning point in their lives and a day of hope and opportunity. I am looking forward to sharing in this momentous occasion.”

Gandhi visited with UHV administrators, faculty and staff while attending the UHV School of Business Administration awards reception in September at UH Sugar Land.

“Councilman Gandhi has been a good friend and a great

supporter of UHV programs in Sugar Land and the Fort Bend area,” UHV President Phil Castille said. “Collaboration with city leaders in Victoria and Greater Houston can only help us carry out our mission of providing students with educational and leadership opportunities.”

Gandhi earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University. He went on to obtain a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the South Texas College of Law. Prior to his election to the City Council, Gandhi served on the Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission, Building Standards Commis-

sion and Redistricting Committee.

He also has been a board member for several community organizations, including the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Child Advocates of Fort Bend and Sugar Land Exchange Club. He was the past chairman of the Indo American Forum and the vice chairman of Arc of Fort Bend.

Gandhi is a graduate of several Sugar Land citizen awareness programs, including Sugar Land 101, the Sugar Land Citizens Fire Academy and the Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy.

“We express our apprecia-

tion to Councilman Gandhi for agreeing to be our keynote speaker,” Castille said. “Our graduates will benefit from hearing his message.”

UHV holds graduation ceremonies in two different locations each year. Spring commencement is in Victoria, while the fall ceremony is held in Katy to better accommodate the number of UHV students who take classes at UH Sugar Land and the UH System at Cinco Ranch.

For more information about commencement, contact special events coordinator Nancy Gresham at 361-570-4351 or greshamn@uhv.edu.

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If, on or before January 14, 2013, a person makes a written request to the City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, Texas, requesting that the land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, or impact fee be updated, the City Council must comply with the request by following the requirements of Sections 395.052 through 395.057 of the Texas Local Government Code. Any such request for an update should be delivered to Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary, at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489.

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Opinion The View from Sugar Land

Changing colors to win elections

Changing Americans

By RUSSELL JONES No, it wasn’t that Romney was a bad candidate. No, it wasn’t because he was not conservative enough, or aggressive enough, or indifferent to the middle class. No, it wasn’t that Romney was seen as a flip-flopper with no principles. It wasn’t that Obama ran the most negative campaign in our lifetimes, although, in fact, he did. The truth is that Romney lost because he was running as a Republican at a time when the Republican Party has failed to face the reality of American demographic and cultural change.

Since the early 1980’s, maybe even longer, Republicans have been–or have been perceived to be–the party of exclusion.

Even party members who are not deemed sufficiently conservative on social issues are chided as RINOs–Republicans in Name Only. Those are usually supporters whose preferred issue is economic conservativism. They are the ones who believe that economic prosperity can be found only when equal opportunity, self-reliance, and capitalism are the basis of society, and that it is the primary goal of the party that such principles should be preserved for the benefit of all.

RINOs are so classified because they dare to grant such economically libertarian views a higher status than the socially conservative views of those who control the party. While the social conservatives support the econocons in a general way, they find it hard to be inclusive of those who fail to share their social views. It is easier to reject social moderates as RINOs than to accommodate differing social views within the party.

So begins the reputation of the party of exclusion.

A political party that refus-

Jones es to compromise is doomed.

Any issue that precludes compromise is not a political issue. In all likelihood, it is a personally held belief not susceptible to revision because it is limited by a higher authority. In short, it is a religious issue. The result is a religious party, not a political party.

Being a religious party, it is incapable of inclusiveness of those who do not hold to the same religious belief. It can never grow to permit a changing cultural ethic. By definition, it cannot be inclusive of those not holding the same religious beliefs.

In America today, Republicans have become a religious party, unable to compromise on social issues. American social values have moved away from the religious beliefs of those in control of the party.

Republican leaders see their intolerant ways as principled.

Potential party members see them as exclusive.

The population is changing, and not in favor of socially hard core Republicans.

Young adults, having just experienced years of liberal education, are breaking 60/40 for Democrats. Hispanics, the fastest growing ethnic group in America, see themselves and their compatriots being ostracized by Republican exclusionary tactics,

and 70% of them vote for Democrats, even though their pocketbooks should dictate otherwise. Blacks, for decades being welcomed–and bought--by Democrats, perceive that they are not wanted

by Republicans; 93% of them vote democratic. The only large demographic group voting Republican are married couples over 30.

Sure, other factors contributed to Romney’s loss. First and foremost, Romney simply does not have the likeability of an Obama. Seeming stiff–literally--Romney does not exude warmth while standing on a stage and speaking to a crowd. His wealth being renown, he is an easy target in Obama’s class warfare which features the fiction of undeserving successful members of society crushing the middle class under their feet. Obama, capable of delivering audiences from their daily drudgery with soaring oratory, exudes warmth for total strangers.

Despite other factors, the truth is impossible to escape.

Republicans are not welcoming the fastest growing segments of society into their midst.

Republicans must wake up, and take action now. The first thing they must do is to recognize that not enough Americans look and think in the way those who dominate the party do. They must expand the size of their tent, and bring more into it. Failing that, the numbers do not work. Those who are excluded will expand the ranks of Democrats, and future elections will reflect the demise of Republicans.

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

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

Letter: Tips on fighting red light camera tickets To the Editor: Houston Coalition Against Red Light Cameras founder offers three reasons for refusing to pay optional red light camera fine Houston Coalition to Ban Red Light Cameras founder Captain H. F. Van Der Grinten advocates non-payment of a red light camera ticket fine because this fine is virtually voluntary. According to a written statement from the Director of the Fort Bend Tax office vehicle registrations will not be denied because of outstanding RLC fines.

Captain Van says that, “If I received an RLC ticket in Sugar Land and I felt that I got caught fair and square, I would feel morally obliged to pay the fine. However, there are three good reasons that I would refuse to pay.”

1.The citation is issued to the vehicle owner, not the driver. If there is any doubt on my part, as the vehicle owner, who was the offending driver I would refuse to pay because to do so would be construed as inadmissible self-incrimination.

2.If the straight through or left turn violation occurred less than one second into the red light period I would refuse to pay because the city knows that increasing the yellow time by one second dramatically reduces the number of violations and the city steadfastly refuses to do this.

Note: The violation time into the red light period is indicated above the photographs provided in the citation.

3.If the violation was for a rolling stop violation on a permitted right turn during a

red light I would feel justified in paying a fine of only $7.50 because I have proof that this violation is only one tenth as serious as a straight through violation and the fine should reflect the seriousness of the violation. Since the city will not accept this reduced fine I would pay nothing. Note: 60% of the citations issued are for rolling stop violations on a right turn during a red light.

Captain Van’s petition to ban red light cameras in Sugar Land has now reached 37% of

the 2,600 signature goal needed to place the issue on a public referendum.

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That a sharply divided nation re-elected President Barack Obama is a fact that has been spun in umpteen ways by critics from all sides to suit their own agendas.

The President himself has interpreted it as a mandate for all his policies and so be it.

Some call it a big blow to right-wing Christians.

Some think the Republican Party is doomed to extinction unless it changes itself.

Some others see it as a victory for liberalism.

In my opinion, the people deserve the government they get. So, they have to live out the consequences of their choice, whether good or bad.

Turning to the Republican Party’s reaction, there is a cry for the party to change its colors. For example, Columnist Russell Jones argues for “inclusiveness.”

I disagree with his opinion as I do with all those who want the party to change its policies to win elections.

That the Republican Party is racist, anti-immigrant, antiwomen and anti-poor is well nurtured political propaganda.

The attack on conservatives as religious bigots and by extension to label the Republican Party as a religious party is straight from the play book of the opposition.

Such arguments can only invite the moniker Republican In Name Only to those who advance the arguments.

This mindset of the party makes it look at fellow Conservatives and Tea Party members as extremists who spoil the chance of an electoral victory.

How is it that in the Democratic Party, moderates tolerate left-wing liberals?

Do they throw the left-wing extremists under the bus as Republicans do to their fellow conservatives?

The distinct sentiment of Conservatives and Tea Party members is precisely against the Republican establishment, which merely displays

Inside Track By Seshadri Kumar the party label, and wants to do the same thing that Democrats do.

Maybe, Republicans want to be slightly different than the Democrats to maintain a separate name for the party.

The inclusiveness theory is actually a divisive tool for political gains.

That there are prominent black and Hispanic Republican elected officials all over the country is dismissed as tokenism.

It is argued that Republicans should change their stance on immigration, namely they should accept amnesty for illegal immigrants in the country.

That Hispanics would become Republican supporters if Republicans favor amnesty for illegal immigrants is a questionable proposition.

It is fashionable to argue that both parties should come together, compromise and work for the common good.

If you look at issues, most are politicized to create two classes, with an end result that one party would make its choice based on the potential voters for the party.

This political expediency has been perfected by the Democratic Party more than the Republicans.

The Republican Party, because of its strong conservative component, has been able to make only half-hearted attempts in compromising with the Democrats.

Even when they compromise, the credit will go to Democrats and the Republican Party will be humiliated as succumbing to the pressure

of the right-wingers.

When Democrats do so, they do not get the derisive comments that the left-wing liberals have influenced the party.

The issue of religion in politics is overblown. Every party has its members with extreme views. They are always in a minority.

But, to highlight only those elements and to suggest America would become a Christian theological state if Republicans are elected to power is a preposterous argument, well-advanced by a political party. When a sizeable number of people believe it, that becomes real.

Often people wonder why immigrants from India, who identify most of their values with conservatives vote for Democrats.

An Indian American, a Hindu, told me that the Tea Party would drive “us” (Indian Americans) out of the country. He may not have meant it literally, but you see the sentiment and the perception that he has about the Tea Party.

In my opinion the Republican Party should not change its policies, just to win votes.

If people do not want the Republican Party and if it is doomed to perish, why are the Democrats so eager to save the party from extinction.

They should encourage Republicans to remain strongly wedded to their convictions.

Let me ask who wants higher taxes? Who does not want freedom and liberty?

Who does not want less government? Who does not want to be self-reliant?

I believe a better education of conservative principles may be a way to educate the voters, especially immigrant voters to understand the differences in political philosophies and make a choice based on their beliefs.

The perception that conservatives are racists, religious bigots and anti-immigrants needs to be changed.

SLPD seeks support for public cameras The City of Sugar Land plans to install licence plate recognition and video cameras on public streets. To mobilize support for the project, a police officer sent the following email to residents.

I’m writing you today as a request from my Captain.

The Police Department is trying to implement a crime prevention camera project throughout the city, and they are looking for your support. If you have attended any HOA meeting or city hall meeting in the last month or so, you will have certainly heard about this project. If you haven’t, let me give you a little information about it.

The cameras are license plate recognition cameras that would be placed on major thoroughfares in the city.

These cameras are NOT like red light cameras and will not be monitored for traffic or any other law violations (expired registration, expired inspection, etc). They will only be used if we have suspect information on a vehicle and a timeframe for a crime. Think

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of it this way; if a crime takes place in Telfair or River Park, the criminals have to travel along 59, 99 or 90 to get in or out of these communities.

So, if we have a burglary and a witness says “I saw a white pick-up truck driving away from the victim’s home”, then we can search the camera system for any white pick-up truck that was in the area during that time period. If the witness gets a partial license plate, then it’s even better!

We can search for those characters and see if the suspects drove past any cameras.

The cameras will not capture any images of drivers or inside vehicles, nor do they retain the information for more than 10-14 days (I believe…it might be a little longer, but no longer than a month for sure).

These cameras have been used in many other metropolitan areas without incident and will be a good tool for law enforcement.

IF the HOA’s would like to tap into the system, they would be able to do that.

Meaning, if an HOA wished to place cameras within their community, we could link them up with our system and be able to access the information in case of criminal activ-

ity.

The first phase of this project will place cameras in the North side of the city along 90-A, SH-6, Dairy Ashford and various other intersections along the borders of Sugar Land. The second phase will place cameras throughout the city (along major roadways), concentrating along the borders and major intersections. The second phase will include but is not limited to US-59, Dulles Ave, and Grand Parkway.

Now that you have a better understanding of the camera systems, we need to ask for your support in bringing this project to fruition. We need letters of support to present to city council. If you are interested in writing such a letter, it can be sent directly to Chief Brinkley at the Police Department 1200 Highway 6, Sugar Land TX 77478 If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you!

Lauren Stockholm Sugar Land Police Department Crime Prevention Division Beat 5 Crime Prevention Officer 281-275-2956

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Community news Journey to Bethlehem Methodist Sugar Land Hospital would like to cordially invite the Fort Bend and surrounding communities to join us as we usher in the Christmas Advent Season. Through a series of worship events, we will tell the story of the coming of the Christ Child. Please join Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on the following days for scripture readings, music and devotional thoughts.

•Monday, Dec. 3 - “The Gift of Preparation and Anticipation” (Coming of John the Baptist) •Tuesday, Dec. 4 - “The Gift of Fulfillment” (Mary’s Story) •Wednesday, December 5 - “The Gift of Obedience” (Joseph’s Account) •Thursday, Dec. 6 - “The Gift of the Savior’s Birth” (The Birth in Bethlehem) •Friday, Dec. 7 - “The Greatest Gift of All” (The Arrival of God’s Son and the Excitement of the Magi) All productions will be held from 12 – 12:40 p.m. in the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sweetwater Pavilion Chapel.

For more information about Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Journey to Bethlehem, contact the Spiritual Care Department at 281-274-7164.

Austin High School Orchestra The Austin High School Orchestra, under the direction of Carolyn Vandiver and John Law will present its “Holiday Concert” on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m in the Austin High School auditorium.

The school is located at 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land. Admission to the concert is free.

Refreshments will be sold before the concert starting 6:30 p.m and during intermission.

All proceeds from the event will support the orchestras at NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of September, 2012 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11-DCV-194314 in favor of the Plaintiff - Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch Homeowners Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,272.64 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 23rd day of October, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Tom W. Berndt, ET AL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 6222 Santiago Mountain Ct., Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas 77450, also known as Canyon Gate Cinco Ranch, Section 1, Block 1, Lot 10 (The “Property”) ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $201,070.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1309

Austin High School. For more information contact Paula Key-Connell at 281-565-0851 or go to http://www.ahsorch. org.

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 23rd day of October, 2012 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCT VS. CHARLES IKECHUKWU ANUGWOM, JR. ET AL, in Cause # 10-DCV-186586 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 4th day of December, 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 5862010060190907 LOT NINETEEN (19), BLOCK SIX (6), OF QUAIL GREEN, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24, PAGE 12 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS. ALSO KNOWN AS 2603 DAWN STAR DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77489.

Levied on the 2nd day of November 2012 as the property of CHARLES IKECHUKWU ANUGWOM, JR., DOROTHY ANUGWOM, QUAIL GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $24,406.07, representing delinquent taxes, penalty, 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 #26; CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MISSOURI CITY; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL FLOOD ROAD CONTROL. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 2ND DAY of NOVEMBER, 2012.

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

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by John Clements of Jackson & Ryan Architects for a Specific Use Permit for the existing Holy Family Catholic Church. The church site presently has a zoning classification of LC-3, retail district.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located at 1510 5th Street, north of the Springfield Apartments, south of Highway 90A, west of Bull Lane and east of the Fort Bend County Annex.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being 9.4712 acres of land in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey No. 8, Abstract No. 116, City of Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas; said 9.4712 acre tract being all of Blocks 11, 12, 13, 14 and 18 and a portion of Blocks 10, 16, 17 and 19 and a portion of abandoned Third Street, Fourth Street, Church Street, Magnolia Street and High Street of the Townsite of Missouri City, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 4, Page 215 of the Fort Bend County Plat Records, conveyed to Joseph A. Fiorenza, Bishop of the Diocese of GalvestonHouston, as recorded in Volume 63, Page 431, Volume 65, Page 228, Volume 66, Page 69, Volume 354, Page 208, Volume 874, Page 207, Volume 1301, Page 845 and Volume 2003, Page 157 of the Fort Bend County Deed Records.

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

Celebrating the Holidays, Historic Downtown Richmond Historic Richmond Association is hosting a progressive dinner in Historic downtown Richmond, Friday, December 7, 2012, kicking-off at 6:30 p.m. The event benefits Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels.

“The Secret Garden will host cocktails, and then we’ll walk across the street to Treasure Hunters for appetizers.

After appetizers, we’ll go to the Italian Maid Cafe for dinner, and dessert and coffee will be served at the Law Office of Rocket Rosen, also on Morton Street,” said Shereen

Lary, vice president, Historic Richmond Association and owner of The Secret Garden, an antique and organic spa.

After dessert, attendees with have a night cap of brandy at Richmond’s Post Office, where Lola-Rose Candles’ owner, Norma Cavazos, will be hosting the closing of the evening.

The evening, according to Lary, will be enjoyable and fun, a great way to meet new people, explore the stores of downtown Richmond, and be one of the first to see holiday treasures at the different

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 3rd day of October, 2012 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 09-DCV-172040 in favor of the Plaintiff - Park at Mission Glen Homeowners’ Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,434.09 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 2nd day of November, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Ngozika Ngonadi had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten 0’clock a.m. and four 0’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, OF PARK AT MISSION GLEN, SECTION 1, AMENDING PLAT NO. 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2164B AND 2165 A&B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $152,530.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1309

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 29th day of October, 2012 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11-DCV-194003 in favor of the Plaintiff - Firethorne Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2974.76 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 8th day of November, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Scott Everett Evans, ET AL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of September, 2012 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-198180 in favor of the Plaintiff - Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch Homeowners Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,436.03 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 23rd day of October, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Jude R. McNamara, ET AL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten 0’ clock a.m. and four 0’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 6227 Morgan Canyon Ct., Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas 77450, also known as Canyon Gate, Cinco Ranch, Section 1, Block 1, Lot 34 (The “Property”)

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of September, 2012 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-184270 in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen Community Association- Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,447.91 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 23rd day of October, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Dylan N. Johnson had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $203,280.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 2522 PEPPERIDGE DR., KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77494, ALSO KNOWN AS FIRETHORNE, SECTION 4, BLOCK 2, LOT 6 (THE “PROPERTY”) Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1309

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14, Block 11, of Hunters Glen, Section 3, A Subdivision of Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded at volume 20, page 8 in the map or plat records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $71,840.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

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

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

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 29th day of October, 2012 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 11-DCV-194244 in favor of the Plaintiff - Firethorne Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,588.89 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 8th day of November, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Glen Acuna and Ginger Acuna had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 28115 RUSTY HAWTHORNE DR., KATY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77494, ALSO KNOWN AS FIRETHORNE, SECTION 3, BLOCK 2, LOT 11 (THE “PROPERTY”)

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 9th day of October, 2012 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 12-DCV-196579 in favor of the Plaintiff - Kelliwood Fund Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $10,812.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 1st day of November, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Elvis Lee Shaw and Maria Southhall-Shaw had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7, IN BLOCK 1, OF KELLIWOOD GREENS, SECTION 1, REPLAT OF WILLOW FORK, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NUMBERS 102118 AND 1022/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $370,650.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $209,150.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

stores.

“All of the stores on Morton will be open, and the holiday spirit will be in the air. This is the first progressive dinner we’ve had and so we will be making the evening special for all who attend,” Lary said.

The progressive dinner benefits Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels to help provide meals for the elderly during the holiday, so a portion of tickets are tax-deductible.

Tickets go on sale today,

and are $60 per person, and may be purchased via email, rebecca@fortbendseniors.org or by phone, 832-752-9645.

Tickets can also be purchased online by visiting the website, www.fortbendseniors.org, click on donations at the top of the page, then click on Online.

Please make sure you type in “RICHMOND PROGRESSIVE DINNER” in the memo section.

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positions available Call 281-980-6745 Or email sales@fbindependent.com NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued oft of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 3rd day of October 2012, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 21 VS. ESCOTO D. THOMAS, DBA AGAPE MOYERS in Cause # 09-DCV-171027 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 4th day of December, 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 8503010050350901 LOT 35, BLOCK 5, FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGES OF TOWN CENTER, SECTION 1, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO(S) 901/A AND 901/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 23rd day of October 2012 as the property of ESCOTO D. THOMAS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $6,302.80, 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.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 16th day of October, 2012 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 07-DCV-160953 in favor of the Plaintiff - The Promenade at Stafford Run Homeowners’ Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,648.22 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of October, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Angela Natt had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of December, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 30, BLOCK 4, OF PROMENADE AT STAFFORD RUN SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE 1323A AND 1323B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2012.

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

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

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $164,040.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS November 14, 2012 301 Jackson Street Suite 602 Richmond, Texas 77469 281-341-4410 This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about November 30, 2012, Fort Bend County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended to undertake the following: Project Nature/Scope This project provides a housing rehabilitation deferred payment loan to low and very-low income homeowners for repairs to substandard owneroccupied units. A site specific determination of historic, floodplain, noise, toxic and radioactive materials will be made on each address.

Project Location County-Wide/Unspecified sites Funding Sources $272,723 – FY 2012 HOME funds Project Nature/Scope This project provides minor repairs to homes of low-income persons who own and occupy their homes. A site specific determination of historic, floodplain, noise, toxic and radioactive materials will be made on each address.

Project Location County-Wide/Unspecified sites Funding Sources $229,000 of FY 2012 CDBG Funds FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Fort Bend County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Fort Bend County Community Development Department, 301 Jackson, Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Fort Bend County Community Development Department. All comments received

by November 29, 2012 will be considered by Fort Bend County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS Fort Bend County certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Robert E. Hebert in his capacity as Fort Bend County Judge consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Fort Bend County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Fort Bend County’s Certification received by December 17, 2012 or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the County of Fort Bend approved by HUD; (b) the County of Fort Bend has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD, 1301 Fannin, Suite 2200, Houston, Texas 77002. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Robert E. Hebert Fort Bend County Judge

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John Lennon and Me at Fort Bend Theatre PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Westheimer Lakes North, Section 5, Section 6 and Section 9, Precinct 3.

Legal Notices

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

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 29, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

RFP 13-016 – SWITCHER RACK UPGRADE FOR OEM Bonds are required.

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

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

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for Falcon Landing Blvd. and Gaston Road Reserve being a partial replat of Greenbusch Estates, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, 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 Gerald Grissom with Brown & Gay Engineers Inc. at 281-558-8700 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for Long Meadow Farms Retail Center Section 1 being a replat of Long Meadow Farms Commercial Reserve Sec. 4 amending plat No. 1, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, 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 Jorge DeLaRosa with Costello Inc. at 713-783-7788 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for Lakes of Williams Ranch, Section 1 Partial Replat No. 3, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, 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 Brian Nawara with Texas Engineering and Mapping at 281-4912525 for information prior to the hearing.

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 29, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

RFP 13-013 – WATER TREATMENTSOFTENER FOR JUSTICE CENTER A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:00AM (CST). The preproposal conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Justice Center mechanical yard located in the rear of 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle (facing Williams Way Blvd), Richmond Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

Bonds are required.

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office.

All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend.tx.us.

1. BID 13-014 – TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION FOR GASTON ROAD AT FALCON LANDING BOULEVARD A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM (CST). The prebid conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

2. BID 13-015 – JAMES LANE BRIDGE AT BESSIES CREEK A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM (CST). The prebid conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

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

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

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

Award-winning Fort Bend Theatre’s Action Reaction Troupe will be performing John Lennon and Me November 17 and 18.

There will be two shows each day at 3:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. John Lennon and Me is the story of Stella, aka Star, a spunky teenager who is a diehard John Lennon fan. She has cystic fibrosis, and spends much of her time in Heart House, a hospital for chronically ill children. She gets a roommate named Courtney,

a pretty cheerleader who doesn’t seem to be very sick.

Star doesn’t think they have much in common, but eventually they come to understand each other, and ultimately, themselves.

John Lennon and Me is a national award winning play that celebrates love, friendship, humor and imagination.

Tickets are $9 and are available on the FBT website www.fortbendtheatre.com.

For more information, please call 281-208-3333.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FORT BEND COUNTY

LEGAL NOTICE LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by John Tipton of Fort Bend Family Promise to remove an approximate 1.067 acre tract of land from the existing Planned Development District #7, and create a new Planned Development District to allow for use of the property as an office.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located on the south side of Cartwright Road, west of Colonial Lakes Drive and east of Dulles Avenue.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a 1.067 acre portion of Reserve A of the Colony Plaza, Parcel 5-B1 Replat No. 1 subdivision recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s instrument number 20080079 of the Map and Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

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

The County Purchasing Agent of Fort Bend County will conduct a PUBLIC AUCTION for SURPLUS AND SALVAGE PROPERTY on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM. The auction will be held at the Fort Bend County Needville Purchasing satellite office located at 9110 Long Street, Needville, Texas.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for Cinco Village Center, Section 3 partial replat No. 7, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, 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 Brian Nawara with Texas Engineering and Mapping at 281-4912525 for information prior to the hearing.

Items to be sold: 1998 Mercury Villager, 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 2002 Ford Taurus Select, 2 each Chevrolet Impala, 2 each Ford Taurus, 29 each Ford Crown Victoria, 1 Chevrolet Cargo Van, Ford ½ ton truck, 2 each Ford ¾ ton trucks, Ford 1 ton, 2 each Ford 1 ton cab and chassis, Jeep Cherokee, Rhino Shredder, 2 each John Deere shredders, 2 each Ford John Deere tractors, Ford dump truck, theater seats, Freon recovery system, computer items, copy machine, printers, radial arm saw, popcorn machine, postal boxes, washer, refrigerator, gurney, light bars, microwaves, furniture, TVs, mowers, weed eaters, generators, 1000 gallon tank, 2 each 100 gallon storage tanks, filing cabinets, office décor, cell phones, metal shelving, office supplies, piano and several wooden pews.

Viewing of all items: Friday, November 30, 2012 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Registration: Saturday, December 1, 2012 beginning at 8:00 AM. Auction Start Time: 10:00 AM beginning with vehicles followed immediately by surplus miscellaneous items.

City of Missouri City

Removal of Purchased Items: All items must be removed from auction site by 4:00 PM on auction day.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for King Lakes, Section 13 being a partial replat of Greenbusch Estates, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, 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 Gerald Grissom with Brown & Gay Engineers Inc. at 281-558-8700 for information prior to the hearing.

All sales are final. All purchases must be paid in full on the day of sale by credit card (Master Card and Visa only with fee), cash, personal check with a bank letter of guarantee, cashier’s check with a bank letter of guarantee, or company check with a bank letter of guarantee. Absolutely no checks accepted without a bank letter of guarantee.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to add or delete items from the auction. Items offered for sale are sold as is where is and without warranty.

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

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Water Line Replacement in Barrington Place WA1203 Barrington Place Subdivision

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 29, 2012, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

Kelly R. Kaluza & Associates, Inc. 3401 Avenue I Rosenberg, TX 77471 281-341-0808

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2:00 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2012, Brazos Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Monday, November 26, 2012 on or before 11:00 A.M. Please contact Llarance Turner at Kelly R. Kaluza & Associates, Inc. (281) 341-0808.

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 Cause No. 12-CCV-048999 FORT BEND COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.2 COUNTY COURT AT LAW

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By virtue of an Order of Sale dated OCT 30, 2012, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against L MICKELE DANIELS AND WIFE RHODA L. DANIELS, defendant, in Cause No. 08DCV-165996, for the sum of FIFTEENTHOUSAND- SEVENTY- SEVEN AND 31/100’s ($15077.31), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 31 day of OCT, 2012, at 5:00 PM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of L MICKELE DANIELS AND WIFE RHODA L. DANIELS, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 2, IN BLOCK 5 THE PARTIAL REPLAT OF SWEETWATER, SECTION 12, AND SWEETWATER SECTION 12A, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 979/B AND 908/A, PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 19 DARTMOOR COURT, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77479 and on DECEMBER 4, 2012, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at the Fort Bend County Courthouse 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle Parking Garage, in Fort Bend County, Texas, I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of L. MICKELE DANIELS AND WIFE RHODA L. DANIELS, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX. 77469 DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2012 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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

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:

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by John Tipton of Fort Bend Family Promise to remove an approximate 1.067 acre tract of land from the existing Planned Development District #7, and create a new Planned Development District to allow for use of the property as an office.

WATER LINE REPLACEMENT IN BARRINGTON PLACE

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following offices and location with payment of $125:

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 Gerald Grissom with Brown & Gay Engineers Inc. at 281-558-8700 for information prior to the hearing.

LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a 1.067 acre portion of Reserve A of the Colony Plaza, Parcel 5-B1 Replat No. 1 subdivision recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s instrument number 20080079 of the Map and Plat Records of Fort Bend County, 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 Brian Nawara with Texas Engineering and Mapping at 281-4912525 for information prior to the hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for Greenbusch Estates partial replat No. 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

LEGAL NOTICE

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located on the south side of Cartwright Road, west of Colonial Lakes Drive and east of Dulles Avenue.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for Grand Corner Reserves partial replat No. 3, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND

City of Missouri City

VS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JULIAN N. CHAVEZ, DECEASED, ET UX., ET AL.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REZONING 0.5373 ACRES 131 BROOKS STREET REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.5373 ACRES LOCATED AT 131 BROOKS STREET (EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING) FROM MIXED USE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) DISTRICT. PROPERTY LIES WITHIN S.M. WILLIAMS LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 97, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROOKS STREET APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF US 90A. PURPOSE:

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

WHERE:

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

WHEN:

CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M., DECEMBER 4, 2012

NUMBER ONE (1) OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

BRIEF ON CITATION BY PUBLICATION In the name and by the authority of the State of Texas Notice is hereby given to the following Defendants: TO: The Unknown heirs of Julian N. Chavez and Trinidad G. Chavez You are commanded to appear before the Special Commissioners appointed by the Judge of the Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1, on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 9: 30 a.m. at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas 77479, who shall then and there assess the value of the property belonging to Defendants which is sought to be condemned by Plaintiff, in Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 vs. Unknown Heirs of Julian N. Chavez, Deceased, et ux., et al.; Cause No. 12-CCV-048999, wherein Fort Bend County Water Control and IMprovement District No. 2 is the Plaintiff, and Unknown Heirs of Julian N. Chavez, Deceased, Unknown Heirs of Trinidad G. Chavez, Deceased, Dolores A. Chavez and her spouse Jose G. Chavez, Adella C. Martin and her spouse Ramon Martin, Mary C. Ortiz and her spouse Esteban Y. Oritz, Mariano Chavez, Aurora C. Katsiamakas, Julian Chavez, Jr., David Chavez, Petra C. Lopez, Gabriel Puente and his spouse Rosie Puente, and, Fort Bend County Tax AssessorCollector are Defendants. PSeptember 14, 2012, discloses that the nature of the suit is a condemnation case. Plaintiff seeks to condemn a water line easement across, along, over and upon the 0.025-acre tract of land described by mete and bounds in the attached Exhibit A and the 0.002-acre tract of land described by metes and bounds the attached Exhibit B to Plaintiff ’s First Amended Statement and Petition for Condemnation.

Attorneys for Plaintiff are Joyce, McFarland+McFarland LLP, Elly D. Austin, 712 Main Street, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas 77002.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, on this 19th day of October 2012.

Hon. Dianne Wilson, Clerk of Fort Bend County, Texas 301 Jackson Street, Suite 101 Richmond, Texas 77469-3108 Nancy Henderson, Deputy

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

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Dr. Dominy joins Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas Dr. Dean Dominy has joined Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST).

“It’s a privilege to join the exceptional staff at Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas,” said Dr. Dominy.

“My focus on hand and upper extremities fits perfectly with the culture and history of MOST, and I am looking forward to being part of the team.”

After growing up in Katy, Dr. Dominy completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in College Station.

He then graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and performed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

Dr. Dominy completed his hand and upper extremity fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, where his training encompassed both

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groups of board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists in Sugar Land.

MOST physicians provide general and sports-related orthopedic care, including sub-specialties in hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, sports medicine, total joint replacement and diseases and deformities of the spine.

For your convenience, Dr. Dominy has offices located at: •1201 Brooks Street, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Dominy common and atypical conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.

“Dr. Dominy brings a unique set of skills and expertise to MOST, his fellowship training included weekly rotations at Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie, Pennsylvania –– he will be a tremendous asset to us,” said Dr. Vincent Phan of MOST. Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas features one of the largest

•1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite 425, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 •18400 Katy Freeway, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77094 For an appointment with Dr. Dominy, or one of the MOST physicians, call 281-494-MOST (6678).

For more information please visit MethodistOrthopedics.com and select the Sugar Land location.

The sky is falling; the sky is falling because something just hit me on the head and it was a sorry, worthless movie named “Skyfall.”

How do you screw up a 007 James Bond movie? I know.

Hire Sam “Road to Perdition” Mendes. Just to let you know that I don’t hate Mendes, I think “Road to Perdition” is one of the great movies of the last ten years.

And while we are blaming, and I’m blaming everybody but the actors, let’s name names. Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan; you stink. It’s not Ian Fleming’s fault. He gave you one of the most creative, entertaining stories that ever came out of Great Britain.

Here’s the storyline: ah forget it; it’s not worth talking about. Something about a list of the MI6 agents falling in the wrong hands and M (Judi Dench) is in hot water and Bond, James Bond (Daniel Craig with his shirt on) gets shot and plays dead and then the bright part of the movies shows up.

If Javier “No Country for Old Men” Bardem hadn’t shown up as a bad guy at about

the one hour mark, I was walking out. He carried the film the rest of the way, Total runtime – 143 minutes. That’s 53 minutes too long.

The cinematography, acting, and that wonderful James Bond music were plusses, but nothing could save this mess except its reputation and legions of fans.

I predict that it will be #1 at the box office over the weekend and many of you will like it, but this is not quality work.

Somebody was asleep at the wheel to allow a $150,000.000.00 project to

go so far afield. I’m afraid my formerly good friend Sam Mendes will take the brunt of the disaster, but somebody’s going down.

If you haven’t seen the new concession renovations at our First Colony AMC 24, then maybe you should go to the movie because getting a coke and popcorn goes much faster under the new system and looks cool.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 71.

Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

AUTOMOBILE: Hyundai Elantra GT

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The Hyundai Elantra GT brings five-door functionality and European driving dynamics to the expanding Elantra lineup. In fact, the Elantra GT is based on the new-generation i30 model designed for the European market.

The Elantra GT is a functional, five-door compact hatchback that competes with the Ford Focus, Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf. It has more interior volume than these models, gets more miles per gallon and has Hyundai’s Driver Selectable Steering Mode.

Highlights of the 2013 GT include “fluidic sculpture” design and a 1.8-liter fourcylinder engine that is paired with a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. The en-

gine makes 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 131 lb.-ft. of torque.

The driving range in city traffic is 448 miles and the Elantra GT gets 28 mpg in town and 39 on the highway.

It is the lightest five-door hatchback in the compact segment, has sport-tuned suspension, more cargo and passenger volume than the Ford Focus, Mazda3, Golf and Matrix and is more aerodynamic than its competitors. There is also a driver knee airbag and an optional hidden rear camera.

Up front, Hyundai’s hexagonal grille with chrome accents flow into the hood. The bodyside graphic features a chrome beltline molding to keep up with the sleek character lines.

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Sharp projection headlamps, fog lights and available 17inch alloy wheels with chrome spears complete the modern design.

The Elantra GT’s widespread use of high-strength steel provides a 37 percent increase in body stiffness at a lower body weight when compared to the Elantra Touring model. High-strength steel allows the suspension to work optimally.

The 2013 Elantra GT can be equipped with a six-speed manual (M6CF3-1) or automatic (A6GF1) transaxle with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. Elantra GT’s six-speed manual transmission provides short, crisp shifts and further optimizes engine performance.

The Elantra GT includes a number of convenient, standard stowage and storage features, including a sunglasses holder, two front and two rear cupholders, door bottle holders, cooled glove compartment, central console storage, sliding armrest, front storage tray, front seatback pockets and a cargo area under-floor storage.

The cargo area also has a 12-volt outlet for consumers who desire an outlet to plug

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in their portable electronic devices.

The Elantra GT is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, with coil springs and gas shock absorbers. The rear suspension is comprised of a light weight coupled torsion beam for enhanced steering stability and monotube shock absorbers.

A 22 mm diameter front stabilizer bar helps reduce body roll when cornering. Elantra GT is tuned for added feel, responsiveness and control, while the Elantra sedan is tuned for comfort.

Modifications to the GT include higher rear spring rates, a stiffer twist beam and Sachs dampers for improved body

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motion control. These changes create driving dynamics which are sporty and comfortable.

In addition, two suspension packages were developed to optimize tuning for the two different tire sizes.

The Elantra GT’s Style package offers a sportier suspension calibration that is optimized for its lower-profile P215/45R17 tire.

Behind the wheel, drivers can select Comfort, Normal and Sport mode from a system that allows them to adapt Elantra GT steering characteristics to varying driving preferences and road conditions any time they choose.

Elantra GT’s turning diameter of 34.8 feet is better than

Matrix, Focus and Golf.

Elantra GT comes standard with a 172-watt AM/FM/Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks. A Bluetooth interface is also standard.

The sound system plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passenger to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/ auxiliary inputs.

The SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the navigation unit.

Elantra GT premium standard features include a cooled glove box, heated front seats, steering-wheel-mounted audio with cruise controls and Bluetooth hands-free system with voice recognition.

Options include a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, leather seats, automatic headlights and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

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Community news

The only TCEQ approved gold refinery in town is now open to the public.

THE FIRST TEE. The golfing ladies of Quail Valley have again exceeded their fund raising goal for the First Tee of Greater Houston at Quail Valley. This year they will donate $10,620 from their tournament and auction proceeds and along with a $2,000 donation from the Quail Valley Exchange Club, the $12,620 will more than double their prior year’s donations.

These funds will be used to compliment the City of Missouri City, which recently dedicated the former Par 3 golf course at the Quail Valley Golf Club to the First Tee of Greater Houston for their green grass facility. Most recently the Ladies have developed and cultivated a real passion for the First Tee program. This is driven through the First Tee’s program goals which uses the game of golf as the medium to teach and instill the 9 core values and 9 healthy habits surrounding the game of golf. The ultimate goal is to provide our kids from ages 7 to 18 with the tools needed to be successful as they move into the future. Roger Dauzat, shown with the QVLGA ladies, is the winner of The First Tee 2010 George H.W. Bush/Shell Oil Co. Volunteer of the Year Award, oversees the Quail Valley First Tee Staff.

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YARD OF THE MONTH. November Quail Valley Yard of the Month goes to Dean and Linda Robison of 3306 Hampton Drive. Always changing with the seasons both in décor and plantings, the Robison’s garden has a harvest motif, blooming white and blue Plumbago, purple Loropetalum, Pansies, Calendula, garden art and a Lemon tree near the east edge of the front garden. A welcoming disappearing fountain graces the sheltered entry that is full of tropical and blooming hanging baskets. The Robisons received a plant from Flowers by Adela as well as a Certificate of Appreciation from the Quail Valley Garden Club. This garden is always consistently beautiful. Drive by for garden ideas.

Holiday Home Tour Tickets on sale now

Shown front (L to R) are: Sponsor Party Co-Chair Pam Collins and Helen Dichoso. Back row (L to R) are: Child Advocates of Fort Bend Development Coordinator Alyson Tomasello, Jennifer Keefe and Dillon Kao of Sweetwater Country Club, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Events Specialist Lisa Moore and Sponsor Party Co-Chair Joan Soland. Not pictured are Michele and Frederic Perrier of AURA Restaurant as well as AURA Brasserie in Sugar Land and COCO PAZZO by AURA in Missouri City which will open soon.

Discounted pre-sale tickets to the Child Advocates of Fort Bend casa Christmas Home Tour are now available at all Fort Bend County Kroger and Randalls stores and online at www. cafb.org.

Tickets are $20 presale or $25 beginning November 26 for the event which takes place Dec. 7 and 8. The Tour, benefiting Child Advocates of Fort Bend, will feature six distinctive homes in First Colony, Sweetwater, Lake Pointe, Lakes of Williams Ranch and Sienna Plantation.

Tour guests will be treated to a rare glimpse of these beauti-

ful homes, and will enjoy festive entertainment, beautiful holiday decorations and tasty homemade 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 six homes and can be used at any time during the tour.

Directions to the homes are on the back of the ticket.

“From a three story town home to a resort-style mansion, we have something for everyone,” stated Child Advocates of Fort Bend Events Specialist Lisa

Moore. “We have some special treats in store for guests at this year’s tour including a coffee bar and candy cart in addition to the traditional cookies and cider.”

This is one of Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s largest fundraisers. Sponsorship opportunities from $100 - $10,000 are available. All $300+ level sponsors are invited to attend a special pre-tour sponsor party on Dec. 4 catered by Aura Restaurant and Sweetwater Country Club.

For more information on the tour, contact Lisa Moore at 281-344-5108 or lmoore@ cafb.org.

My sincerest thanks to our great team, friends, supporters and voters who helped elect me as your next Texas State Representative. I will do my very best to listen and work hard for District 26.

Rick Miller