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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018

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Democrats sweep Fort Bend County, take control of courthouse after 24 years

By SESHADRI KUMAR Democrats swept the polls in Fort Bend County to take control of the courthouse in a landslide victory after 24 years.

All the Republican candidates in contested county races lost.

Incumbent Republican County Judge Bob Hebert lost to Democrat KP George 47 percent to 53 percent.

All the district judges and county court at law judges, district attorney and district clerk lost by a margin about 15,000 to 20,000 votes in each race.

Incumbent Republican Pct. 4 Commissioner James Patterson lost to newcomer Ken DeMerchant, who received 34,965 votes to Patterson’s 32,757.

Incumbent Democrat Pct. 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage won unopposed with 42,037 votes.

Now, there will be three Democrats on Commissioners Court and two Republicans.

Unopposed Republicans who won include CCL Judges Chris Morales and Jeff McMeans, County Clerk Laura Richard, and

County Treasurer Bill Rickert.

In state and congressional elections, however, Republicans prevailed.

State Reps. Rick Miller, John Zerwas and Phil Stephenson were re-elected and similarly, State Sen. Joan Huffman won.

Incumbent Democrat State Rep. Ron Reynolds from Missouri City is in prison and he was re-elected unopposed with 47,035 votes.

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (R) defeated Democrat Sri Kulkarni in Texas 22nd Congressional district with 152,318 votes to Kulkarni’s 137,500.

Though Sen. Ted Cruz won statewide, Fort Bend County joined Harris County in voting for Democrat Beto O’Rourke.

Cruz received 111,190 votes in Fort Bend and O’Rourke 141,846.

Fort Bend turned blue in the 2016 presidential election by voting for Hillary Clinton, but Republicans won the local races.

This time, however, the huge turnout among Democrats, coupled with straight ticket voting, catapulted to office

Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert receives County Judge-elect KP George, left, in his office after the Nov. 6 election. anyone with a “D”.

Until now, anyone with a “R” on the ballot could win countywide races.

The Democrats’ turnout had its impact on Missouri City city elections as well where the

veteran mayor Allen Owen is in a runoff with Yolanda Ford.

Long time Councilman Jerry Wyatt lost to newcomer V. Edwards.

Incumbent Chris Preston is in a runoff with Susan Soto.

is lobbying the legislature for legislation benefiting the county.

Though the commissioners court majority has changed, local legislators have not.

Here again, most of the issues will be handled in a bipartisan manner. However, the legislative agenda may be political, depending on the majority party in office.

The Texas Legislature is still in Republican hands.

Meanwhile, the question remains why all local elected officials from county judge onwards were defeated.

Hebert’s statement quoted elsewhere provides a plausible explanation. The election was not about Hebert’s qualifications, experience or performance. Nor was the race between KP George and Hebert. It was a vote against President Trump and Senator Ted Cruz.

Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair says the party’s success exceeded expectation.

That Democratic voting in Fort Bend County was higher was evident from the 2016 presidential election.

But, Asian voters and Muslim voters in New Territory, Telfair, Avalon and Riverstone areas of Sugar Land cannot be described as solid Democrats. In local elections, they supported Republican candidates until now.

These precincts are unlike the voter base in Missouri City and Kendleton, which are strong Democratic precincts where Congressman Al Green gets 80 percent of the votes and a Democratic State Rep. wins from his prison cell.

For the same reason, Democrat Sri Preston Kulkarni could not defeat Republican Pete Olson because the overwhelmingly Democratic Missouri City is not part of his Congressional district.

Olson got 9,453 votes more than Kulkarni in Fort Bend, and 5,133 more votes in Brazoria County. In Harris County he barely won by a margin of 190 votes. Same is the case with State Reps and State Senators. The districts are not heavily populated by one party. This is the result of gerrymandering. The new voting pattern in the dominant

Democratic precincts will play a part in the next redistricting after 2020.

Jacquie Baly, former Sugar Land City Council member and political analyst on Fox 26 Houston, said in a Facebook posting: “Fort Bend county turned blue. Many have asked me why.

Many South Asians do not like our President. And we have many South Asians in Fort Bend county. We are also seeing many of the Democrats who lived inside the loop come into our community. In 2016, President Trump did not win in Fort Bend county but at least every other Republican on the ballot did.

That was not the case last night.

It also doesn’t help that George Soros poured over $600,000 into Democratic races.

“I knew Beto was not going to win, however, what he did was elevate other Democratic races. Because of Ted Cruz’s close ties to our President and other issues #TheLeft has with him, many Democrats came and voted straight ticket. As a result fine men like County Judge Bob Hebert, Harold Kennedy and Dean Hrbacek (just to name a few) lost their races to opponents with very little experience.

“Regardless of the letter by your name you can not deny the vast amount of experience men like Bob Hebert have in comparison to their Democratic opponents who beat them.”

Another commenter said: “Beto’s coattails were stronger than Cruz and Olson. People affected by Harvey also needed someone to blame. Judge Hebert was well connected and respected in Austin and Washington, DC. That loss alone will take years to replace. Judge Hebert and Judge Ed Emmett were instrumental in the fight against mandatory flood insurance. It’s up for a vote soon.

If it fails all of us already paying levee taxes will be saddled with a new mandatory high premium flood insurance policy. That could be devastating for Fort Bend County homeowners. I’m hopeful that our new leaders get up to speed quickly and draw upon the wisdom of others.”

County Judge-elect assures continuity

By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County’s newly elected county judge promises continuity in the county administration and assures other elected officials, employees and business leaders that he will work with “whatever exists and improve it.”

KP George wasted no time in getting into action to ensure that the big change in county politics created no uncertainty and he promptly called on incumbent County Judge Bob Hebert and County Attorney Roy Cordes.

He also visited with other county commissioners.

Hebert told Fort Bend Independent: “It’s been a great 16 years serving Fort Bend County, and I head off into retirement with very few regrets. I wish the new court well, and will give any advice or assistance requested by the new judge. I’m not going anywhere, Fort Bend County is my home.”

George realizes the enormity of the task ahead and is willing to learn things quickly.

“It is not about me. Sooner one realizes it, it is better,” he says about his desire to do public service.

“I am not here to change anything. There will be no discontinuity,” he said.

There may be a difference in the style, but the substance won’t change, George said.

George also met with officials at the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Central Fort Bend Chamber.

A change of elected official normally means wholesale change in staffing in their offices.

George, however, does not intend to make any wholesale change in his office. Already a couple of vacancies exist in his office and he will hire new people for those positions. He will have some others stay to ensure continuity.

Enhancing the emergency management services and creating a flood control district are on his campaign platform.

George said he will listen to his constituents and help address the issues affecting them.

People want to see their elected officials concentrate on projects and processes that affect them every day, and theese changes were promised during campaign, he said.

George currently serves on the Fort Bend ISD school board as a trustee.

Growing up in a little village in South India, state of Kerala, he came to this country with limited English knowledge and few bucks in his pocket like many other immigrants.

He was able to come this far in life simply because “I have a desire for public service,” he said.

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court now has two Republican commissioners, Vincent Morales and Andy Meyers.

Pct. 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage is the longest serving Democrat on Commissioners Court. He will be joined by George as County Judge and Ken DeMerchant, as Pct. 4 Commissioner, replacing incumbent Republican James Patterson.

Unlike the state legislature or the Congress, commissioners court does not run on political lines though county commissioners are elected on party basis.

County budget is an area where there are likely to be strong opinions and there used to be different views even among Republican commissioners themselves.

During budget time, departments headed by elected officials would make their requests and the budget would be approved after long deliberations.

Similarly, creating new positions in county departments could become controversial.

Most of the issues pertain to providing services to the county residents and are not usually based on political ideologies.

One area where county politics will be impacted is in redistricting, which will be due after the 2020 census.

These are political subdivisions and are notorious for gerrymandering by both the parties.

Another area of significance

FBISD’s $992.6 million bond referendum approved

Fort Bend ISD voters approved a $992.6 million bond package Tuesday, amounting to the largest bond program in the growing District’s history.

According to the unofficial results, 74 percent of Fort Bend ISD voters supported the bond proposal.

Projects included in the bond referendum included funding for the construction of new schools and classroom additions, safety and security enhancements, renovations to address maintenance and adequacy throughout the District, and transportation and technology.

The District currently serves more than 76,000 students, with enrollment expected to reach 85,700 by the year 2027.

“The approved 2018 Bond Program marks a significant investment in the future of Fort Bend ISD, and will support achievement of our mission and vision. I am thankful for the community’s ongoing engagement and support on behalf of our students,” said FBISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre.

“While a large portion of the program is allocated for the construction of new schools, our community has also shown a willingness to ensure that our current students at existing schools throughout the District have the same access to quality learning environments, safe spaces and technology resources. We are excited to move forward on this important work.”

The FBISD Board of Trustees called for the November 6 bond election at its August 13 Board Meeting.

The bond package included: •$403.4 million for new construction, rebuilds and additions •$396.5 million for lifecycle deficiencies and facility adequacy, including auditorium updates, orchestra hall additions, and turf and track updates at many schools •$14.9 million for safety and security upgrades and investments

•$10.6 million for transportation •$142.6 million for technology •$19.7 million for future land purchases •$5 million for program contingency Notable projects included in the bond package include construction of three new elementary campuses, the design of one middle school, construction of one high school, the rebuild of Lakeview Elementary and Meadows Elementary, and additions at Madden Elementary and Neill Elementary. While the successful bond election will not necessitate any immediate change in the tax rate of $1.32, a potential three penny increase may be needed during the duration of the three-year program, with the earliest increase not anticipated until 2020.

Following voter approval of the $992.6 bond program, Fort Bend ISD will now begin a concerted and expedited process to move forward on the projects included in the bond program.

Construction is already underway on Elementary 51 in the Aliana community, and the District has engaged architects to begin designing a new Lakeview Elementary and Meadows Elementary, to be built at their current sites.

“The passage of this bond comes on the heels of the 2014 Bond Program – and we are excited to be able to build upon its success,” said Board President Jason Burdine “As a district, we have learned many lessons that will lead to a more deliberate and efficient program delivery. Our community members want to see progress at their school quickly – and we look forward to making these projects a reality and keeping our stakeholders informed along the way.”

A Bond Oversight Committee made up of community members of various backgrounds will meet on an ongoing basis throughout the program’s delivery to receive updates and provide oversight of the projects included.

Missouri City mayoral race in runoff

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Thanks to the Democrats getting out to vote this November, two races out of three in Missouri City will have run-off elections.

The three candidates for mayor, Fred Taylor, Allen Owen and Yolanda Ford, got a total of 22,505 votes. Owen got 8,115 votes for 36.06%, Ford received 7,861 votes for 34.93% and Taylor got 6,529 votes for 29.01%. Ford and Owen will be in the run-off race for mayor on Dec. 8.

The at-large position 1 went to Vashaundra Edwards who got 10,758 votes for 54.28% of the total votes cast in that race . Jerry Wyatt received 9,061 for 45.72% of the 19,819 total votes cast.

The at-large position 2 race had four candidates and none received 50% or more votes so there will be a run-off election between incumbent Chris Preston and hopeful Susan Soto. Voters who want Preston to win gave him 9,441 votes for 47.49% of the total vote while Soto came in second with 4,942 votes for 24.86%.

The other 2 candidates were H.R. “Buddy” Snyder and Angie Wierzbicki. Wierzbicki got 3,070 votes for 15.44% of the total and Snyder received 2,426 for 12.20%. On Dec. 8 voters will determine if Preston or Soto wins the city council at-large position 2 seat.

Stafford also had an election but it was on 13 amendments to the city’s charter and every one of them passed.

Election results, Page 3 Fort Bend GOP and Democratic Party chairs react to Nov. 6 election results. See Page 4

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NEWS Inspired by care,HMSL Hospital patient A Community helps children understand breast cancer Methodist Sugar Land, Dedmon made the decision during her recovery to write “The Big Discovery.”

“There were times I felt so helpless, trying to make my two-year-old understand why I couldn’t hold her or pick her up,” Dedmon recalled.

“It reminded me of when my mother was sick and how she felt trying to explain her cancer journey with me. I also reflected on my time as a teacher when I found that students who faced difficult life challenges needed someone to explain things to them in a way they could understand.”

“The Big Discovery” includes sections on early detection, testing and the diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as inspiring stories from survivors and open-ended questions to help prompt discussions with children.

“Ashley had to make a difficult decision for her own health and well-being, and she did so with courage and grace,” said Templeton. “But she didn’t stop there – she decided to use her experience, and those of other women in her life, to write ‘The Big Discovery’ and help others face their own challenges. It’s a valuable tool for woman fighting breast cancer who have young children or grandchildren, and I’m proud to have been involved.”

Dedmon is now the founder of Pink Legacy 50/50, a platform that educates, equips and empowers individuals who are impacted by breast and ovarian cancer or who are at highrisk for cancer.

Visit pinklegacy.com to order a copy of “The Big Discovery.”

To learn more about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland.

Sandra Templeton, M.D., F.A.C.S. (left), Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES® author of The Big Discovery (right) A Houston Methodist Sugar cancer and watched her father Land Hospital patient with a battle prostate cancer. With a long family history of breast family history that includes cancer, used her experience to three generations of women write a children’s book, with affected by breast cancer, the goal of helping youth un- Dedmon decided to undergo derstand the disease and its genetic testing and discovered impact on the women in their she was BRCA 2 positive, a leading marker for the disease. lives.

After undergoing extenAshley Dedmon’s book, titled “The Big Discovery,” is sive cancer monitoring for a an educational tool that helps decade, Dedmon sought out families, especially children, Templeton to discuss other navigate the difficult journey options. Together, they develthat breast cancer presents. oped a plan to prevent a posThe book’s foreword, or pref- sible occurrence of cancer – a ace, was written by board-cer- bilateral prophylactic mastectified breast surgeon, Sandra tomy, which Templeton sucTempleton, M.D., of Hous- cessfully performed in Deton Methodist Breast Surgery cember 2016.

Inspired by the outstanding Partners.

As a young woman, Ded- care she received from Temmon lost her mother to breast pleton and the staff at Houston

of Generosity

Emma, age one, is ready to sip (milk) and stroll with Mom on November 29th at Kendra Scott Sugar Land for jewels, bangles, rings and more!

More than 10,000 fundraising and awareness events. Over 2,000 volunteer hours. Over $4.5 million donated annually, all for outstanding local and national causes, this is the impact of Kendra Scott. Kendra Scott is an accessories brand defined by a beautiful collection of dynamic and colorfully confident pieces that exude passion and vibrance. The same vibrant passion shines bright in the philanthropic work the company delivers. As like-minded givers unite, Kendra Scott Sugar Land (First Colony Mall) and Hope For Three, a local nonprofit and autism advocacy group, partner to create a community of generosity by giving back. On Thursday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m – 8 p.m, the elegant showroom is open for patrons to begin their holiday shopping and give back. A portion of all sales benefit Hope For Three and the families and children they serve. Sip and stroll as you enjoy lite bits and cocktails at the impeccably designed store. To find out more, or obtain information on Hope For Three programs, visit www.hopeforthree.org or call 281.245.0640.

Cornerstone Christian Academy students in Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grade paid tribute to our nation’s veterans in a special Veteran’s Day Chapel. Students in our theater program gave a special message and students sang several patriotic songs. Sherriff Troy Nehls and Constable Trevor Nehls presented an uplifting lesson about honoring our military and civil heroes.

Cornerstone Christian Academy is grateful to all the veterans and current service members for their service.

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NEWS

Vashaundra Edwards unseats veteran Councilman Jerry Wyatt

By BARBARAFULENWIDER Vashaundra Edwards is a 29 year old who just won the at-large position 1 seat on Missouri City’s council. She did it by beating the long-time incumbent, Jerry Wyatt, by 1,697 votes.

Edwards, is a graduate of Thurgood Marshal High School in Fort Bend ISD and from the University of Houston. She decided to run for office because of the “complaints about how my opponent treated his constituents. He was up for election so I took the challenge.”

She said no one urged her to run. “I have my own mindset and made the decision on my own,” said Edwards, who will be sworn in to office at council’s Monday, Nov. 19, meeting. When asked if she always thought she would win, she replied, “Of course.

I can do anything I make my mind up to do. I know I’m going to achieve what I set out to do.”

Edwards said she thinks being a good council member means having “a vision about making the best decisions for the city as a whole rather than just some portion of it and listening to the concerns of the constituents and trying your best to address them.”

When asked what she thinks will make her a good council member for all of Missouri City’s residents, she said being a servant and leader. I’m already a servant in the community (working in the probation department) and I’m a people person who loves helping people. I’m also

Edwards- Wyatt the best person to get the job anything that council debated done. I’m a self-motivated in the past.” She said she will person who enjoys helping also attend training classes and conferences that are people.”

Prior to her own campaign, offered and ask her peers and Edwards was involved in colleagues for help.

Edwards said she definitely Constable Ruben Davis’s campaigns and the campaigns considers herself a leader of Cynthia Gary, who ran and has always made her life for Missouri City’s city choices on her own. After the council several times. Even election votes were counted, though Edwards did not hire she said, “I want to thank the a professional campaign voters for electing me and manager, she did have Janice giving me this opportunity to Edwards as her campaign be a servant of the community. manager and who could be I don’t enjoy titles or being a better at that job than a mother. career politician but I do want “This was a first for all to help the community the of us.” She said her mother best way I possibly can.”

The man Edwards beat in “had helped in other election campaigns but this is the first the election is long-time city council member Jerry Wyatt, time she’d done hands-on.”

Even though Edwards has who has served Missouri not been an elected official City in numerous ways for 33 of any organization, church years.

After losing the office to group, etc. she has worked as a supervisor who makes Edwards, Wyatt said, “I have decisions every day so doing always known that the seat I that, she said, won’t be new to was in has always belonged to the people. I’m not upset over her.

She said she will spend it, even though everybody most of her free time studying hates to lose.”

As to why it happened, and informing herself about her new job. “I’ll study during he said, “The Democratic any time I have and go over party got out the vote in huge

numbers. I blame it on Donald Trump. He motivated all this stuff. Most of it isn’t the politics of it, it’s the behavior of it. I think that’s what happened.

“I don’t think they would have had a chance if they hadn’t been a ballot change from May to November, which put Missouri City at the end of the ballot. Changing it was all tied to politics – driven by politics.

“It’s the local elected officials and what they do that most impacts citizens.

Elected officials impact local citizens the most. The people who voted weren’t interested in qualifications. I’ve been on city council for 33 years and few people ever get to do that.

I truly enjoyed working for the people of Missouri City and enjoyed working with the staff.”

Wyatt and his wife moved to Missouri City in 1976 and in 1981 Wyatt became a city councilman. He held that position for 12 years from 1981 to 1994. Then in 1998 he decided to join city council again so went after the atlarge position 1 seat, won it and has served the public in that capacity ever since.

Along with continuing to win re-elections to the atlarge seat, Wyatt also served as mayor pro-tem from 1999 to 2003, again in 2009 and also from 2011-2014. He was also on numerous city council committees during all his years in city government and with his knowledge of the city and its ordinances, etc., he may be asked to join various committees again.

and Falls, a safety prevention program launched at several assisted living facilities in Sugar Land. *Boeker assisted with the implementation of an ambulance service that was launched after years of rapid growth in Sugar Land necessitated a change in EMS delivery. The service improved advanced life support service for Sugar Land residents.

While providing leadership innovations that ensured Sugar Land remains safer than ever before, Boeker has also served as the chief executive officer of NexGen Group (a public safety consulting and training company dedicated to improving efficiency and processes in career, combination and volunteer organizations), the general manager of Intercare

Health Services and the fire commissioner for Harris-Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 100.

Boeker earned a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Western Illinois University in 2006.

He is currently working toward a master’s degree in business administration from the University of HoustonVictoria.

He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Program.

He has held emergency medical services management positions in the public and private sectors that contributed toward successful services, compliance management and strategic initiatives.

Doug Boeker named SLFD Fire Chief Assistant City Manager Doug Brinkley promoted Battalion Chief Doug Boeker to the position of fire chief, effective Nov. 5.

After graduating from a fire academy at the top of his class, Boeker joined the Sugar Land Fire Department in 1992.

Boeker rode fire trucks for the first 20 years with Sugar Land prior to promoting to the administrative command staff. He has served as a firefighter, lieutenant and battalion chief.

His many accomplishments have included a leadership role in

Charter Review Commission Appointed Sugar Land City Council recently appointed an independent group of residents to review the city’s charter, a document that provides the foundation for governance in Sugar Land.

Members of the Sugar Land Charter Review Commission include Chairman David Gornet, Stewart Jacobson, Tom DeMont, Jack Molho and Carla Dunmore-Mondt.

The commission is expected to schedule meetings from November through April, including one public hearing to solicit input from citizens. These meetings will be open to the public, and a schedule will be posted at www.sugarlandtx. gov/crc.

A recommendation to City Council is expected by May with a possible charter election called in the future.

The charter is a document that establishes the form of government for Sugar Land.

The charter is available online at www.sugarlandtx. gov/charter.

Boeker the creation of the Sugar Land Fired Up 5K, a sanctioned race attended by roughly 700 runners held for many years out of Fire Station 5. He has also led youth outreach programs such as Shattered Dreams, Decisions Matter and Crud Wars. His contributions toward other departmental accomplishments follow: *He managed the implementation of Senior Fires

Fort Bend County Election Results County Judge REP Robert E. ‘Bob’ Hebert DEM KP George

47.09% 52.91%

Judge, County Court at Law No. 3 REP Tricia Krenek 45.92% DEM Juli Mathew 54.08% Judge, County Court at Law No. 4 REP Amy Mitchell 46.71% DEM Toni Wallace 53.29%

117,747 132,298 250,045 114,424 134,737 249,161

116,330 132,715 249,045 Judge, County Court at Law No. 5 (Unexpired Term) REP Harold Kennedy 46.57% 115,934 DEM Teana Watson 53.43% 133,033 248,967 Judge, County Court at Law No. 6 REP Dean Hrbacek 46.68% 116,255 DEM Sherman Hatton, Jr. 53.32% 132,768 249,023 District Clerk REP Annie Rebecca Elliott 47.02% 117,276 DEM Beverley M. Walker 52.98% 132,148 249,424 County Commissioner, Pct. 4 REP James Patterson 48.37% 32,757 DEM Ken R. DeMerchant 51.63% 34,965 67,722 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 REP Mary S. Ward 96.53% 33,941 Elida ‘Lilly’ Ubernosky 3.47% 1,221 35,162 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 REP Kelly Nicole Crow 60.19% 45,151 DEM Michael Antalan 39.81% 29,865 75,016 Unopposed races: CCL Judge No. 1 Chris Morales 100.00% 139,582 CCL Judge No. 2 Jeffrey A. McMeans 100.00% 138,563 County Clerk REP Laura Richard 100.00% 141,109 County Treasurer REP Bill Rickert 100.00% 139,878 County Commissioner Pct. 2 DEM Grady Prestage 100.00% 42,037 Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 DEM Joel C. Clouser, Sr. 100.00% 41,896 Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 Justin M. Joyce 100.00% 38,670 Constable, Pct.2 (Unexpired term) DEM Daryl L. Smith 100.00% 41,958 State Representative, District 26 REP D.F. ‘Rick’ Miller 52.48% 34,432 DEM L. ‘Sarah’ DeMerchant 47.52% 31,177 65,609 State Representative, District 27 (unopposed) DEM Ron Reynolds 100.00% 47,305 State Representative, District 28 REP John Zerwas 54.21% 44,306 DEM Meghan Scoggins 45.79% 37,427 81,733 State Representative, District 85 REP Phil Stephenson 48.16% 18,819 DEM Jennifer Cantu 51.84% 20,257 39,076 (Congressional races includes multiple counties.)

U. S. Rep. District 9 Al Green - Incumbent DEM 89.05% 135,941 U.S. Representative District 22 Pete Olson - Incumbent REP 51.39% 152,368 Sri Preston Kulkarni DEM 46.41% 137,592 Race Total 296,449 U.S. Rep., District 9(Fort Bend County) DEM Al Green 87.89% 40,592 United States Rep., District 22 REP Pete Olson DEM Sri Preston Kulkarni

51.29% 103,486 46.60% 94,033

District Judge, 240th Judicial District REP Chad Bridges 47.11% DEM Frank J. Fraley 52.89% REP John ‘Hawk’ Hawkins DEM R. O’Neil Williams

46.64% 53.36%

District Judge, 328th Judicial District REP Walter Armatys 100.00% District Judge, 458th Judicial District REP Ken Cannata 47.06% DEM Robert L. Rolnick52.94% 131,728 District Attorney, 268th Judicial District REP Cliff Vacek 46.14% DEM Brian M. Middleton 53.86%

117,329 131,721 249,050 116,218 132,940 249,158 139,479 117,114 248,842 115,132 134,417 249,549

In countywide polling, Gov. Greg Abbott is the only Republican to win Fort Bend with 720 votes margin. He got 125,599 votes and Democrat Lupe Valdez 124,879.

Voter turnout 59.56% (less than the presidential election in 2016) Ballots Cast 256,949 Registered Voters 431,390

Veterans Day Observation and Prayer was held at Freedom Park Memorial Tower in Katy, dedicated to the women and men that served our country on Nov. 11. Ronald E. Hudson, left, Col. (Retd) US Army, Kenneth R. Burton, Jr., Lt. Col. (Retd) US Army Frank Torres, Lt. Col. (Retd) US Army David Frishman.

2016 voting numbers: Voter Turnout: Ballots Cast: Registered voters:

65.28% 266,857 408,793

In 2016 presidential election in Fort Bend Republican Party’s straight ticket votes were 96,020 47.37% and Democrats’ straight ticket votes were 103,630 51.13%

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OPINION

Fort Bend County GOP Chair Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard: Jacey Jetton: Another chapter in the story of Fort Bend County Success exceeded expectations Cynthia Ginyard, chair of Fort Bend County Democratic Party reacts to the Nov. 6 election results: I am excited and elated about the success that we achieved on Tuesday night.

Hard work pays off.

As Chairwoman, I began building the infrastructure, climate and culture for success when I took office, initially, in 2016.

Winning does not happen six weeks prior to an election.

Since that time, we have grown, institutionally.

We have implemented and executed best practices for winning.

We feel that continuity, communication and consistency serve us well in organization and management.

Still, campaigns are won on the ground.

Fluff is fine, but hard work gets the job done.

As a leader, I try to engage the constituents as much as possible in executing our outreach and field game. We started early.

“Labor Day Kick-Offs” is a joke to me. You have to be well entrenched on your road to winning by then. Times have changed.

We were fortunate to have a great slate of candidates!

That is a major part of it. They help create the energy in many

Ginyard different ways.

I always say, “Build the field and they will come with bats, mitts, and balls in hand.”

We included our state and appellate candidates in our promotions. Simply, I believe that ‘all for one and one for all’ is a good thing.

Running for office is grueling for the candidate and their families.

You must WANT it.

Running because you are asked is not a methodology that I subscribe to.

Believe it or not, when someone approaches me about a candidacy, I ask tough questions, just for thought. I cannot make the decision for them, but I make sure they know that it is not a cakewalk.

I believe in leading by example. I work hard because

I want others to do so, as well.

Therefore, I try to ‘walk the talk’ and I never ask anyone to do what I will not do.

I wanted my chairs, activists and constituents on the ground with voters, so I was a part of the first batch to go.

Our success exceeded my expectations.

I knew we would win a few, but not as many as we did.

My personal testimony: I asked God to add to my plate: one additional elected official and/or one that would be county wide. That would make me happy.

Well, he gave me a whole pot full! LOL !!! We have a wonderful county with all of us together.

The Democratic Party’s success should reflect and complement our community’s success.

We should be present, equally, in county and city leadership. We are at our best when we embrace inclusion and acceptance of differences.

We had to plan, prepare, build, and execute to make it happen and we did.

We look forward to continuing to empower others and doing what we can to be a springboard and support system for political leadership.

Why shouldn’t we?

Jacey Jetton, chair of Fort Bend County Republican Party reacts to the Nov. 6 election results: Fort Bend Republicans find themselves in a challenging place now.

In 2016, we lost the straight party vote and Hillary prevailed at the top of our ticket in Fort Bend County.

Despite that, the voters still elected Republicans down ballot and we even picked up a seat.

In 2018, the voters came out again, almost matching 2016 turnout, and voted straight Democrat, yet only changed their vote for Governor Abbott this time.

Our strategy in 2018 was to build on the trust voters had in the Republican Party locally.

That is what led to the Better Led By Red campaign that highlighted our local leadership and the amazing county that they along with Republican leaders before them built.

We raised and spent more money than we ever had on this election cycle. We kept our overhead very low so that the money went directly into voter contact efforts.

We knocked on doors, made phone calls, sent mailers, and engaged on social media and online.

The individual campaigns and candidates also organized great campaigns and worked hard to

Jetton engage voters across the county.

We all knew this was a turnout election and the war was going to be won by the party that turned out more voters. That led to record breaking turnout in this mid-term election.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the many volunteers across our county that worked so hard to turn out our voters. They knocked on doors, made phone calls, showed up to events and rallies to help, managed our campaign offices, put out signs, and worked election locations.

Many don’t know this, but our County Party is a completely volunteer organization and our volunteers stepped up and worked hard this cycle.

So, what does this mean for our party moving forward?

We analyze the data, listen to the campaigns and teams we had out in the field, listen to our voters, and we execute well on what we learn.

Fort Bend County is the most diverse county in the country and among the fastest growing.

This brings new challenges that we must understand and adapt to. The planning for 2020 begins today.

Know that this isn’t how the story ends. It’s just another chapter in the story of Fort Bend County. We all play a role in how the next chapter reads. I invite you to be part of it and to help us in 2019 as we build the foundation for the victories we will fight for in 2020!

We have a lot of work to do in every neighborhood in Fort Bend County. I’ve said it a lot over the last year and a half, but have neglected to mention it recently, “nobody cares how much we know until they know how much we care”.

We know we have the right answers and solutions, but if the people don’t trust that we have their best interests in mind, we won’t win them over. Beto showed how much he cared, but he had the wrong answers.

We have to build trust and rapport with the people, in their communities. We will be having many discussions over the next couple of months in preparation for 2019 and 2020.

FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 149 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 149 (“District”), at a meeting held on October 22, 2018, adopted a Stormwater Guidance Manual providing rules and regulations for compliance with the District’s Stormwater Management Program by all of the District’s stormwater system users. The purpose of the rules and regulations is to reduce the discharge of pollutants to protect water quality, pursuant to the Clean Water Act and the Texas Water Code.

Violation of any provision contained in the District’s Stormwater Guidance Manual may subject the violator to charges, fees, penalties, termination of water and sewer service, and/or payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation.

The Board of Directors of the District, at a meeting held on October 22, 2018, also adopted an Amended Rate Order (“Order”), providing rules and regulations for connection to the District’s water, sewer, and drainage system as well as charges for these services. Violation of any of the rules contained in the Order will subject the violator to penalties, which include a fine of up to $10,000 per breach/day, disconnection of water and sewer service, payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation, and civil and criminal legal action.

Copies of the Stormwater Guidance Manual and Order are on file at the principal office of the District, The Muller Law Group, PLLC, 202 Century Square Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, where it may be read in full. /s/ Susan Winters President, Board of Directors FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 10 (the “District”) at a meeting held on October 25, 2018, adopted (1) an Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way containing certain rules and regulations regarding the use of District owned or controlled rights-ofway or easements upon which such improvements are located; and (2) a Stormwater Guidance Manual containing rules and regulations related to the proper use and maintenance of the District’s storm sewer system, including prohibitions on illicit discharges, pollutant discharges from construction sites, and pollutant discharges from post-construction sites.

Violation of any of the rules contained in the District’s Stormwater Guidance Manual is considered a violation of the District’s Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way and will subject the violator to penalties as outlined in the District’s Stormwater Guidance Manual or Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way, including a fine of up to $10,000 per breach and/ or day, payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation, and civil and criminal legal action. A copy of the Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way and the Stormwater Guidance Manual are on file at the principal office of the District, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, where they may be read in full. /s/Don Burns President, Board of Directors

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NEWS

Sugar Land resident elected to Texas Radio Hall of Fame Sugar Land resident and former KIKK Radio News Director Chuck Wolf has been voted into the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame.

Wolf, who is one of only eighteen Texas broadcasters was inducted into the Hall Of Fame on November 3, at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, Texas.

“I am deeply humbled and honored to be selected for the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame,” said Wolf. “Thank you to all of the Lifetime Members in the Hall of Fame who voted for my selection.”

Wolf began his broadcasting career in the summer of 1966 at age 16 in his hometown of Kearney, Nebraska, working weekends as a Disc Jockey at KGFW Radio until his high school graduation in 1967.

Chuck moved to Texas to attend Trinity University in San Antonio, where Wolf majored in electrical engineering and computer science. He became a Weekend Announcer at KITE-FM Radio in 1969-1970, then Evening News Anchor at KONO-AM/KITY-FM Radio from 1970-1972.

In 1973, Chuck moved to Denver, Colorado, where he was Afternoon News Anchor at KIMN-AM Radio, before returning to Nebraska in 1974 when he was hired as the News and Public Affairs Director at KRCB-AM/ KQKQ-FM Radio in Omaha/ Council Bluffs.

In 1976, Wolf was hired

Wolf

by Meredith Broadcasting’s WOW-AM/KEZO-FM Radio in Omaha to become its Associate News Director and Midday News Anchor. In 1978, Meredith moved Wolf to its flagship station at KCMO Radio in Kansas City, Missouri, whose 50,000-watt signal covered five states.

As KCMO’s News & Public Affairs Director, Wolf managed the station’s format shift from adult contemporary to news/talk, hiring 25 anchors, reporters, and producers during a two-week span in 1979.

Chuck anchored the Noon Newscast which was the leadin to “Paul Harvey’s News & Comment”.

In 1980, Wolf was hired by CBS/Viacom’s #1-rated country station, KIKK-AM-FM in Houston, Texas, where he supervised a 15-person news, sports, traffic, weather, and public affairs staff. At Chuck’s urging, KIKK became the first music station in the U.S. to install a fully-computerized newsroom.

Wolf was named “Best News Anchor in Texas” by the Texas AP Broadcasters (TAPB) four years in a row, and was nomi-

Reading between the Wines event features Marcus Luttrell The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is proud to announce that Marcus Luttrell will be the featured author for the 7th Annual Reading Between the Wines event to be held at Safari Texas Ranch on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Luttrell is the author of Lone Survivor, also a major motion picture. On June 28, 2005, Luttrell and SEAL Team 10 were assigned to a mission to kill or capture Ahmad Shah, a high-ranking Taliban leader responsible for killings in eastern AfghaniLuttrell stan and the Hindu-Kush mountains. Luttrell was the only survivor. Badly wounded, he managed to walk and crawl seven miles to evade capture. He was given shelter by an Afghan tribe, who alerted the Americans of his presence, and American forces finally rescued him six days after the gun battle. Following his physical recovery from Operation Redwing, Marcus went back and completed one more tour before being medically retired. He then wrote the book, Lone Survivor, to share the amazing story of his brothers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

“We feel honored to feature this American hero at our event,” said co-chair Rebecca Deurlein. “Marcus embodies what it means to sacrifice for others. He overcame obstacles to come out a survivor. Likewise, at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend, we see people fighting their own obstacles every day to become literate and make their own contributions to America.”

Sponsorship opportunities for Reading Between the Wines, range from $500 to $15,000, and are available now. Sponsor benefits include reserved and premier seating, signed copies of Lone Survivor and much more.

Individual tickets are $125 and include live music, wine, a “restaurant stroll” featuring tastes from local chefs and restaurants, the opportunity to bid on exciting auction items and the chance to win a cash raffle. Book Club and Young Professionals discounts are available. Join the 7th Annual Reading between the Wines with Marcus Luttrell benefitting the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County’s adult literacy programs. Please visit www.ftbendliteracy.org for further details.

nated as Billboard Magazine’s “Newsperson of the Year”.

Twice, KIKK won TAPB’s JordanFlaherty Award as the “Best News Station in Texas” – beating larger news staffs at news/talk stations in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio for the prestigious honor from the Associated Press.

Wolf wrote bi-weekly “News Doctor” columns in Radio News Hotline, Earshot, and the Communicator magazine published by the Radio-TV News Director’s Association (RTNDA). He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Houston Press Club and the Houston Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and served as President of the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

Chuck chaired the FCC’s Emergency Alert System for the Houston/Galveston area for eight years, and he cofounded the Houston Regional AMBER Alert program to find missing children believed to be abducted.

At both KCMO and KIKK, Wolf created a News Internship program for college broadcasting and journalism students, giving them handson training how to conduct interviews, record and edit audio tape, then write and produce news stories that were broadcast on the air. Wolf estimates he and his news staff professionals mentored more than 60 interns during his 15 years at KCMO and KIKK. In 1993, CBS/Viacom sold

KIKK-AM-FM to Group W (Westinghouse), so Wolf started his own company, Media Consultants, with his wife Melanie Miller who had been News Director at Houston’s KTRH NewsRadio 740 AM. Specializing in crisis communications, the couple mediatrained more than 6,000 media spokespersons for more than 200 government agencies and corporate clients worldwide.

Chuck and Melanie served as Deputy Public Information Officers (PIO) and Joint Information Center (JIC) Managers for the Hurricane Katrina evacuation shelters in Houston – the largest Red Cross shelter operation in U.S. history. More than 630 journalists from 13 countries covered

the story from Houston.

Wolf was also hired by Transocean as its JIC representative during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill – the largest oil spill response in U.S. history. Chuck spent four and a half months working in the JIC at the Unified Area Command Post in New Orleans, Louisiana, until the BP oil spill was stopped by Transocean crews.

At age 68, Wolf retired from Media Consultants in March 2018, ending his 25-year career in crisis communications preceded by his 27-year career in radio broadcasting.

Chuck and Melanie live in the Commonwealth subdivision of Sugar Land. He volunteers each week as a Morning

News Co-Anchor for Sight Into Sound Radio (formerly Taping for the Blind in Houston) which provides live and pre-recorded radio broadcasts of local newspapers, magazines, and books to listeners who are blind or visually impaired.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana, Section 64, Precinct 4.

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

Submitted by,

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Fourth Grade Pianist wows audience at Carnegie Hall helped her feel confident.

“I focused on what my piano teacher, Dr. Matthew Loudermilk, had told me: ‘it’s my moment, it’s my stage,’” she said. “I walked up to the piano, hearing applause. I could not see where my mom was, but I knew she was there. After my play, I heard an even bigger applause and ‘Bravo!’ from people in the crowd. I stood up and turned to bow to the audiences. At that moment, I was so proud of myself.”

Katherine has attended Fort Bend Christian Academy since first grade. The elemen-

tary music program at FBCA involves a weekly 45-min lesson and practice time.

During the first semester, they work on a Christmas mini-musical and during the second semester, they play percussion instruments, learn to play the recorder, study instrument families, composers and music genres. For more information about the lower school music program at Fort Bend Christian Academy, visit the website and schedule a tour.

Thanksgiving service

Katherine Huang Imagine performing in front of a large audience at one of the most eminent music venues in the world. Your palms would sweat and your heart would race, and you may just want to retreat from the crowd. Handling nerves is a big part of being a successful musician, and a select few handle the spotlight gracefully. Fourth grade student, Katherine Huang, is one of those natural performers.

Katherine joined Matthew Loudermilk’s piano studio at the International Music Academy in January 2018. She made wonderful progress and this fall was selected to represent IMA in their Student Showcase Concert at Carnegie Hall. Katherine travelled to New York and enjoyed performing in one of the most eminent music venues in the world.

“This experience showed

her that her hard work pays off in fun ways,” Kathy Yu Li, Katherine’s mother said.

Most young musicians would be nervous for such an experience, but Katherine maintained her composure.

“I have been to many rehearsals and performances since I started my piano class,” she said. “I have always seen curtains on stages and performers would come out from behind the curtains.

In Carnegie Hall, there were two doors. We come out to the stage from behind one of the doors. I was very calm when I stood behind that door waiting for my turn. I told myself, I am just going to play as how I have been practicing.”

Katherine remembers the door opening and a bright light shining on the extralarge piano in center stage.

Many hours of practice and her sparkling blush dress

The Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Sienna (9009 Sienna Ranch Road). There will be readings, prayers and songs on this year’s theme “United in Gratitude” from a wide variety of Fort Bend faiths, including Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, and Baha’i. The service aims to bring people of all faiths together to help us understand our shared values. In addition to the program, Airbag Recall will have a crew on site to check cars to see if they are eligible for a recall. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for a local food pantry. Everyone is invited to attend.

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City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* OPENING DATE OF January 15, 2019 AT 2:00 p.m. ******* Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-020 Architectural and Engineering Design Services for New Fire Station No. 6, Fire Administration Relocation & Public Safety Headquarters Space Evaluation Commodity Code: 906-04, 906-10, 906-38, 906-57, 925-44, 909-26 Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFQ name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of City of Missouri City 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77489 Attn: Purchasing Office - Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-020 Architectural and Engineering Design Services for New Fire Station No. 6. Prior to the acceptance deadline.

Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Until final award of the contract, the City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the work otherwise when in the best interests of the City. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.

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AUTOMOBILE: Buick Envision

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Refined design cues, responsive performance enhancements and intelligent technology expand on the Buick Envision. The 2019 Envision SUV features a newly sculpted front and rear, signature grille and new wheel choices.

Nearly 60 percent of all Encore buyers come from outside General Motors and nearly half of them are likely to trade in their vehicle to buy another Buick SUV. The 2019 Envision is designed with these Encore customers’ evolving needs and preferences in mind.

One is an exterior with a sculpted front fascia, new grille and headlamps. Crisp horizontal lines on the front create a more premium look and feel, while redesigned tail lamps, reflectors and side markers give the back end a wider and more athletic stance. New optional 19-inch wheels provide a distinct profile.

Premium lighting technology is featured on every 2019 Envision. HID headlamps with LED Buick signature lighting come standard, with the enhanced performance of bi-functional LED headlamps standard on the top two trims.

Under the hood, the Envision has a nine-speed transmission on 2.0-liter turbo models that allows for an increase in torque from 260 lb-ft to 295 lb-ft and improvement in acceleration.

Horsepower at 5500 rpm is 252 and fuel economy is 20 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway.

The 2.5-liter inline fourcylinder engine mated with a six-speed automatic remains the standard powertrain for the 2019 Envision and goes unchanged from previous model years. It is offered in front- or all-wheel-drive configurations.

The suspension is a strut with direct acting stabilizer bar in front and four-link independent with stabilizer bar in the rear. The steering is electric power assisted CONSTABLES SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2018, in a certain cause number 17-DCV-247592 wherein THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC plaintiff, and HUY D HUA defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 12TH day of MARCH, 2018, in favor of the said plaintiff THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC against said defendant HUY D HUA, for the sum of $2,552.90, SAID AMOUNT BEING CHARGED AS A CONTINUING LIEN; REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES OF $2,699.00 IN LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND $901.95 IN EXPENSES/COSTS INCURRED; INTEREST ON ALL AMOUNTS AWARDED IN THIS JUDGMENT AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT UNTIL PAID IN FULL., TOGETHER WITH THE INTEREST THAT MAY BE DUE THEREON, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00, I levied upon, and will, on the 4TH day of DECEMBER, 2018 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of HUY D HUA in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of HUY D HUA to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 08, BLOCK 02, OF KING LAKES, SECTION 7, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 20100054, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. DATE OF SALE: DECEMBER 4, 2018 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH CREDIT- $0.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judg ment for $2,552.90, SAID AMOUNT BEING CHARGED AS A CONTINUING LIEN; REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES OF $2,699.00 IN LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND $901.95 IN EXPENSES/COSTS INCURRED; INTEREST ON ALL AMOUNTS AWARDED IN THIS JUDGMENT AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT UNTIL PAID IN FULL., TOGETHER WITH THE INTEREST THAT MAY BE DUE THEREON, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00, dollars, in favor of THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

Wayne K. Thompson Constable Fort Bend County, Pct. 3.

By David Rivera, Deputy November 8,2018

rack and pinion and the brakes are four-wheel disc with fourchannel ABS. Driven by customer feedback, the 2019 Envision is equipped with a non-latching stop/start deactivation switch on the instrument panel that lets the driver choose whether to use the auto-stop function.

The Envision also offers a first tire fill alert.

Other standard features include Buick’s rear park assist and newly added rear seat reminder. Available features include surround vision, safety alert seat and forward automatic braking, among others.

The Envision got lots of upgrades for 2019 and they include less effort for braking; enhanced visibility on rear vision camera; improved hands free microphone for better call quality and voice recognition; faster heater performance with seat heating system; faster wireless charging, and navigation available on Premium and standard on Premium II. With the second row of seats folded down, there is 57.3 cubic feet of cargo space and with them up, there is 26.9 cubic feet of cargo area. Maximum trailering is 1,500 lbs.

Safety features on Premium trims include forward collision alert and following distance indicator, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and side blind zone alert with lane change alert as standard.

Every Envision comes equipped with an 8-inch diagonal infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and a limited trial of OnStar and connectivity access at no additional cost.

The 2019 Envision is available in five trim levels starting at Envision ($32,990), Preferred ($34,495), Essence ($36,795), Premium ($41,695) and Premium II ($44,595).

The test drive Buick Envision SUV was the Premium II trim. It had all-wheel-drive yet rode well. The exterior befitted the Premium II in all ways, is quiet and provides room for five.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on September 10,2018 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-238482 in favor of the plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $12,657 .24++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 10TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of December 4, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)Ricardo Valencia and Yelila Valencia had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK ONE (1 ), OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 1537/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1 st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Greenway Village, Section 9 for the addition of “No Parking” signs on Torchlite Terrace Lane, Precinct 3.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Briarwood Crossing, Section 8, Precinct 1.

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

Submitted by,

Submitted by,

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Via Mazzini Way Street Dedication, Section 2, Precinct 3.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Jordan Ranch, Section 8, and Jordan Ranch, Section 10, Precinct 4.

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

Submitted by,

Submitted by,

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS The State Financial Accountability Rating for Fort Bend Independent School District 6 P.M. on December 10, 2018 In the Board Room of the FBISD Administration Building 16431 Lexington Blvd.

Sugar Land The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Fort Bend ISD’s rating on the State’s Financial Accountability System.

Public Encouraged to Attend.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on October 1, 2018 by the 268th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 16-DCV-236977 in favor of the plaintiff- THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $ 15,963.87 ++++costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on October 1st, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of December 4, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)- SCOTTY JONES AND CAROLYN JONES had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT 61, BLOCK 05, REPLAT OF VICKSBURG, THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 66/B AND 645/A&B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1 sr FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cambridge Falls, Section 11, Precinct 2.

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

Submitted by,

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated OCT 11, 2018, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 458th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against SUSAN STIFFLEMIRE and LANCE STIFFLEMIRE, defendant, in Cause No. 18-DCV-248784 for the sum of THIRTEEN-THOUSAND-– SIX-HUNDRED- THIRTEEEN DOLLARS AND 67/100’s CENTS ($13613.67), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 22ND day of OCT, 2018, at 2:00 PM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of SUSAN STIFFLEMIRE AND LANCE STIFFLEMIRE, defendant(s), towit: LOT 13, IN BLOCK 3 , OF SUTTON FOREST, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1249/B AND 1250/A@B,OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5307 CAMBRIDGE ST SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 and on DEC 4, 2018, 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 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of SUSAN STIFFLEMIRE AND LANCE STIFFLEMIRE, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION:FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG, 301 JACKSON ST 1ST FLR MEETING RM, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: DEC 4, 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 AM

BY Sergeant M. Kutach TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15 (“District”), at a meeting held on October 17, 2018, adopted a Stormwater Guidance Manual providing rules and regulations for compliance with the District’s Stormwater Management Program by all of the District’s stormwater system users.

The purpose of the rules and regulations is to reduce the discharge of pollutants to protect water quality, pursuant to the Clean Water Act and the Texas Water Code.

Violation of any provision contained in the District’s Stormwater Guidance Manual may subject the violator to charges, fees, penalties, termination of water and sewer service, and/or payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation.

A copy of the Stormwater Guidance Manual is on file at the principal office of the District, The Muller Law Group, PLLC, 202 Century Square Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, where it may be read in full. /s/ Darrell W. Groves President, Board of Directors

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being December 17, 2018 a default judgment may be taken against you.

The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas. It bears cause number 17-DCV-247447 and is styled: Dwayne J. Briscoe vs. Melvin Vigo Rivera The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CALEB D VILLARREAL THE KOKS FIRM 502 FAIRDALE FRIENDSWOOD TX 77566 281-210-2457 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: WHEREFORE, MR. BRISCOE REQUESTS THAT DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER AND THAT ON HEARING THE COURT ENTER JUDGMENT: 1. DETERMINING THE SHARE OF EACH JOINT OWNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. 2. MR. BRISCOE SEEKS A DETERMINATION THAT SUCH PROPERTY AND THE SALE PROCEEDS THEREFROM BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE PARTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTY AND RETAINING SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO PAY ANY TAXES OR FEES. 3. APPOINTING A RECEIVER TO SELL THE PROPERTY AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE, FOR CASH, SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THIS COURT UPON SWORN REPORT OF SUCH SALE. 4. ORDERING DEFENDANT TO REIMBURSE MR. BRISCOE FOR ONE-HALF (1/2) OF THE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PROPERTY FROM JULY 2014, UNTIL DATE OF JUDGMENT TO MR. BRISCOE. 5. AWARDING MR. BRISCOE RECOVERY OF COSTS, FEES, INTEREST AND SUCH OTHER RELIEF TO WHICH MR. BRISCOE MAY BE JUSTLY ENTITLED. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved.

Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 30th day of October, 2018.

ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, DISTRICT CLERK FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Physical Address: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Room 31004 Richmond, Texas 77469 Mailing Address: 301 Jackson Street Richmond, Texas 77469 By: Deputy District Clerk Salena M. Jasso Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on September 20,2018 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-242253 in favor of the plaintiff- NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $11,185 .15++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 20TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of December 4, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) Gina L. Penn had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT TEN (1 0), IN BLOCK ONE (1 ), OF MISSION GLEN RESERVES, SECTION THREE (3), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 1302/B OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1 sr FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLES SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 8TH day of OCTOBER, 2018, in a certain cause number 17-DCV-247591 wherein THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC plaintiff, and MANOHARAN K ARUNKUMAR AND BHAGAVATHIPERUMAL PRASANNAKUMARI JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 23 day of APRIL, 2018, in favor of the said plaintiff THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC against said defendant MANOHARAN K ARUNKUMAR AND BHAGAVATHIPERUMAL PRASANNAKUMARI JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, for the sum of $3,141.09 ; SAID AMOUNT BEING CHARGED AS A CONTINUING LEIN IN FAVOR OF THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; INTEREST ON ALL AMOUNTS AWARDED IN THIS JUDGMENT AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT, TOGETHER WITH THE INTEREST THAT MAY BE DUE THEREON, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00, I levied upon, and will, on the 4th day of DECEMBER, 2018 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of MANOHARAN K ARUNKUMAR AND BHAGAVATHIPERUMAL PRASANNAKUMARI JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of MANOHARAN K ARUNKUMAR AND BHAGAVATHIPERUMAL PRASANNAKUMARI JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 02, BLOCK 01, OF THE KING LAKES, SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 20100003, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. DATE OF SALE: DECEMBER 4, 2018 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH CREDIT- $0.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judg ment for $3,141.09 ; SAID AMOUNT BEING CHARGED AS A CONTINUING LEIN IN FAVOR OF THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; INTEREST ON ALL AMOUNTS AWARDED IN THIS JUDGMENT AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT, TOGETHER WITH THE INTEREST THAT MAY BE DUE THEREON, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00 dollars, in favor of THE COMMUNITY OF KING LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

Wayne K. Thompson Constable Fort Bend County, Pct. 3.

By David Rivera, Deputy November 8,2018

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on September 10,2018 by the 240th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17-DCV-238482 in favor of the plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $12,657 .24++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on September 10TH, 2018 and will offer for sale on the day of December 4, 2018 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)Ricardo Valencia and Yelila Valencia had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK ONE (1 ), OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 1537/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1 st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable CONSTABLES SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 17TH day of OCTOBER, 2018, in a certain cause number 17-DCV-243883 wherein COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. plaintiff, and MARLEN EVELYN MENDOZA, AND FIDEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 22ND day of AUGUST, 2018, in favor of the said plaintiff COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. against said defendant MARLEN EVELYN MENDOZA, AND FIDEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, for the sum of $4,076.65; AS PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS INTEREST, COST OF COLLECTION AND EXPENSES; THE ADDITIONAL SUM OF $3,279.41 FOR REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES; ALL COST OF COURT HEREIN EXPENDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $335.00; POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM ON THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT AWARDED HEREIN FROM THE DATE HEREOF UNTIL PAID., together with all costs of suit, I levied upon, and will, on the 4TH day of DECEMBER, 2018 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of MARLEN EVELYN MENDOZA, AND FIDEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of MARLEN EVELYN MENDOZA, AND FIDEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTEEN (13) M125 IN BLOCK SIX (6) OF BRADFORD PARK SEC ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED MAP AND/OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, IN MAP 526Q, PAGE Z-042, LOCATED AT 19318 DESERT CALICO LN, RICHMOND TEXAS 77407-2562 DATE OF SALE: DECEMBER 4, 2018 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH CREDIT- $0.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment for $4,076.65 ; AS PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS INTEREST, COST OF COLLECTION AND EXPENSES; THE ADDITIONAL SUM OF $3,279.41 FOR REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES; ALL COST OF COURT HEREIN EXPENDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $335.00; POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM ON THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT AWARDED HEREIN FROM THE DATE HEREOF UNTIL PAID., in favor of COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

Wayne K. Thompson Constable Fort Bend County, Pct. 3.

By David Rivera, Deputy November 8,2018

COMMUNITY NEWS

Cullinan Park Hosts Groundbreaking for First Phase of Improvements

left to right: Steve Porter, City of Sugar Land Councilmember; Ann Hamilton, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Emeritus Member; Emily Todd, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Gay Thompson, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Bob Richter, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Bridget Yeung, City of Sugar Land Councilmember; Mike Dobert, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Gary Tuma, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board President; Carol McCutcheon, City of Sugar Land Councilmember; Manish Seth, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Betty Baitland, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Cee Cee Parker, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; Nancy Olson, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Member; John Garland, Cullinan Park Conservancy Board Emeritus Member; Joe Zimmerman City of Sugar Land Mayor; Jennifer Lane, City of Sugar Land Councilmember; and Jimmy Thompson, Former City of Sugar Land Mayor. Photo courtesy City of Sugar Land.

The Brown Foundation also will be an aerobic system due Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC), in conjunction with the made a significant contribu- to the absence of a sewer sysCity of Sugar Land, hosted a tion in 2016 with a grant for tem at the Park.

Water and electricity lines groundbreaking for its first $200,000.

“This one of a kind, blue- are a large part of the expense phase of improvements of the Park on Monday, November 5. green oasis serving the greater for this phase since the Park The improvements include Fort Bend and Houston com- had none prior to this developa permanent restroom, a new munities,” remarked Con- ment.

The Park will remain open, trail, two new trailheads, a servancy Executive Director boardwalk, lake overlook, in- Angie Wierzbicki, “provides as will most of the trails, with terpretive signage, landscape habitat for 250 species of birds minimal fencing in the parking improvements, understory and dozens of other types of lot area near the construction.

Visitors are asked to respect clearing, and additional bench- wildlife.”

Gary Tuma, Conservancy the Park and avoid the fenced es (a few benches have recently been installed by local Boy Board President added, “The in areas and construction zone.

Scouts and the City’s Parks & park has been a quiet respite Construction is slated to finfor years for residents and ish at the beginning of March Recreation Department).

The improvements total visitors to the area. Now it will 2019.

The Conservancy was creapproximately $1.2 million, have more amenities so more which the Conservancy has people can take in nature in ated in 2010 to advocate for, raised through primarily foun- our ever-growing urban com- enhance and protect the natural beauty of Cullinan Park dation grants, but also individ- munity.”

Construction for most of for all. Joseph S. and Lucie H. ual and corporate donations.

The fundraising efforts the development was bid out Cullinan Park (aka Cullinan started in 2015, with a chal- in the summer of 2018. At a Park) consists of 754 acres, lenge grant by The George public meeting on August 30, just north of Sugar Land ReFoundation, of which the first Millis Development and Con- gional Airport on Highway 6.

For questions on the Park $250,000 raised was matched struction was awarded the bid 1:1 (The Wortham Founda- for most of the improvements, and its developments, contact tion donated $250,000 in ear- except the restroom building call 218-616-7860, email cullinanparkconservancy@gmail. ly 2016) and the remaining itself.

Wallis Construction will be com, or visit www.cullinan$750,000 is being matched providing the restroom, which parkconservancy.org. fifty cents to every dollar.

First Harvest Green Charity 5K exceeds fundraising goals

Harvest Green’s inaugural OutRun Hunger 5k Family Walk/ Run exceeded expectations, raising $13,500 for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry (EFBHNM).

Despite inclement weather, 285 runners kids and adults laced up their running shoes to raise money for the charity, which provides assistance to families and individuals during times of temporary financial crisis. Last year, the organization served 20,378 adults and 16,557 children.

“Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry hoped to raise somewhere between $7,000 to $10,000 to help families in need,” said Shay Shafie, general manager for Harvest Green. “The run surpassed that by a significant amount thanks to dedicated participants and our generous sponsors.” Thirty-six sponsors contributed $8,600 to the total.

The top three male and female finishers received awards. Kids received completion ribbons for participation in a separate Kids Run. Awards and ribbons were provided by Newmark Homes.

At the finish line, racers and supporters were treated to a DJ and opportunities to work off excess energy with Springfree Trampolines and a bouncy house.

Harvest Green Montessori provided crafts for the kids. Renegade Kitchen and Catering and Lopez Churros offered food for

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Celebrate the season at DeWalt Heritage Center’s annual community Wassail

Kick off the holiday season with a festive celebration at the turn-of-the-century Dew house! On Sunday, December 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., visit the DeWalt Heritage Center in Kitty Hollow Park to see the home all decorated for the Christmas season and enjoy wassail, cookies, house tours and music by local school groups.

Santa Claus will also make an appearance during this free family event!

“The Wassail is a chance for the entire community to gather at the DeWalt Heritage Center to celebrate the holiday season,” said Special Project Manager and Historian Diane Ware.

“The combination of children singing, cookies, snacks and laughter are definitely the Grinch’s worst nightmare!”

The historic Dew house, which was built as a farmhouse between 1899 and 1900 and was luxuriously updated in the 1920s to reflect the family’s successful ranching and oil ventures, was moved in 2006 to Missouri City’s Kitty Hollow Park.

From there, it was renovated and transformed into the DeWalt Heritage Center through a partnership of Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend History Association.

The Center is open free to the public on Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

For more information about the DeWalt Heritage Center, visit fbhistory.org/dewalt-heritage-center or call 281-3421256.

Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen posing with Santa and local school children at the 7th annual DeWalt Heritage Center Wassail in December 2017. The Wassail is an annual community event designed to celebrate the season at the turn-of-the century Dew House, which is located in Kitty Hollow Park.

PLANTATION at Quail Valley Active Senior Living; Embracing the lives of Seniors 55 and Better

2815 Cypress Point Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459 www. plantationqv.com

Phone: (281) 208-4470

Protecting the Texas Electrical Grid from Attack and Info on Texas Sovereignty Act Tom Glass will also speak briefly on the Texas Sovereignty Act. State Rep. Rick Miller was a co-author on HB 2338 last session which was the Texas Sovereignty Act and will be re-introduced this session. purchase.

Carrus Care staffed a first aid tent and race photos were taken

by Kendall Cupak Photography.

Stacey Williams, community outreach coordinator for EFBHNM, said the success of the event has the non-profit already planning for a 2nd run on Sept.

28, 2019 — in partnership with the Johnson Development community.

“It was a fun weekend,” Williams said. “This could not have been done without all of the sup-

port of Johnson Development and Harvest Green.”

Harvest Green hosts a number of fundraising events throughout the year. In addition to East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, the community has raised money for Houston Food Bank, I’ll Have What She’s Having, Urban Harvest and the Houston Food System Collaborative.

For more information about Harvest Green, visit https://www. harvestgreentexas.com.

WHO: Fort Bend Republican Patriots Club WHAT: Guest Speaker Tom Glass WHERE: 130 Industrial Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Atrium Room) DATE: Thursday, November 15, 2018 TIME: 6pm to 8pm COST: FREE MAP: Google Map FAMILY: Kid Friendly HOW: FortBendRPC@gmail.com Questions: FortBendRPC@gmail.com Facility Sponsored by Dean Hrbacek Follow Fort Bend Republican Patriots Club on Facebook

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NEWS

Cross Creek Ranch welcomes 3,000th family Cross Creek Ranch has gifted $3,000 to the Fort Bend Rainbow Room, not just to help local families in need, but to also mark an important milestone — the 3,000th family to move into a new home in the Fulshear community.

Sam and Kay Bechuck had no idea their search for a new home around the Energy Corridor and resulting decision to move into the active adult neighborhood of Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch would have such an impact.

The Bechucks closed on their home at the end of July.

“We’re just now getting settled,” Sam said.

Cross Creek Ranch, just west of Katy and Houston, is now in its 10th year. Spanning 3,200 acres, the Johnson Development community has been unique in its commitment to sustainability and emphasised this since development began in 2006. The first home in the community was sold in May 2008.

What was once pastureland has since been transformed into a restored natural landscape, including prairie, forest and wetland areas.

The Flewellen Creek and its floodplain were reshaped and planted to create a balanced ecosystem. The resulting work minimizes erosion, reduces nutrient loss and provides wildlife habitat, as well as a natural backdrop for trails and disc golf.

The natural amenities have been a huge draw for homebuyers, including the Bechucks, who were living near Atascocita before Kay’s job transferred her to the Energy Corridor last November.

Soon, her commutes became unbearable. Still, the couple was reluctant to leave their dream home, complete with garden and pool.

“We didn’t even think about moving,” Sam said. “We had the house just the way we wanted, and I didn’t want to leave.”

However, having a break from traffic with a shorter commute and the potential of downsizing drew the couple to start exploring new options.

“We came out to Cross Creek Ranch, and just fell in love with it,” Sam said. “Then we heard about the 55+ community, and thought, ‘That’s not a bad idea.’”

It wasn’t long before the Bechucks found a builder they liked – Taylor Morrison – and settled on a floor plan. “We were also looking for a big lot, where we could put a pool and garden,” Sam said. “And we found it.”

They were able to match the design of the house with their needs. “Sam’s a great cook, and we’ve gone crazy with our chef’s kitchen and outdoor kitchen,” Kay said. “And we have a wine cellar.”

The Bechucks are also enjoying the clubhouse and full schedule of activities right in their neighborhood. They’ve already attended a weekend fiesta and are planning to attend the concerts under the stars.

“We’re very social people, but if we had to plan it all on our own, we wouldn’t do it,” Kay said. “We like that here, all we have to do is go. It gives you something to look forward to all week.”

Cross Creek Ranch amenities include the more than 31

miles of hike-and-bike trails, a 6,500-square-foot fitness center, on-site Italian Maid Café, the Canine Commons dog park, a boardwalk overlooking a community wildlife and bird sanctuary and three pool complexes. A professional lifestyle director facilitates more than 75 resident events each year.

Thanks to the planned events and friendly neighbors, the Bechucks are already feeling right at home.

“We’ve met more people in our two and a half weeks here than we did in the last five years at our previous house,” Kay said. “It’s just conducive to being social.”

Not being exhausted from a long commute has made a real difference. Kay has gone from an hour and a half drive home to about a 30-minute trip after work.

And they both enjoy coming home to the natural beauty of Cross Creek Ranch, something that has been honored by the Houston-Galveston Area Council with a Parks and Natural Areas restoration award in 2013 and a Trees for Houston Arbor Award in 2016. Also, that year, Cross Creek Ranch won the People’s Choice Award in the Urban Land Institute’s Development of Distinction Awards. Most recently, the Polishing Pond won a Sustainability Stars Award from the West Houston Association.

Even as newcomers, the Bechucks can see the development continue to grow and watch as more people decide to build there, saying it’s exciting to see the progress. Cross Creek Ranch has room for another 2,600 homes.

Twelve award-winning

Kay and Sam Bechuck closed earlier this year on the 3000th new home to be sold in Cross Creek Ranch, a Fulshear master-planned community that is ranked among the nation’s top-selling. In honor of the milestone, Cross Creek Ranch donated $3,000 to the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. builders offer a range of home choices priced from the $200,000s in Cross Creek Ranch. Adults age 55 and older can choose to live in Bonterra, Cross Creek Ranch’s resortstyle community that opened in 2017.

The community is a regular on both the Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO) and John Burns Real Estate Con-

sulting lists of the top 50 master-planned communities in the nation, ranking No. 31 and No. 32 for 2017 sales.

Children attend high-performing schools in Katy Independent School District or Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Residents zoned to Katy ISD can send their children to on-site Randolph Elementary School and

the newly opened Campbell Elementary School. An on-site Katy ISD junior high will open in August 2019 and a Katy ISD high school is expected by 2020. Plus, all Lamar CISD schools serving Cross Creek Ranch are within 2 miles of the community. A new LCISD middle school is expected to open in August 2019.

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HOUSTON METHODIST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

WELCOMES DR. KENT AND DR. RIVERS

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land is pleased to welcome two of Fort Bend’s prominent surgeons, Michael Kent, MD, and Thomas Rivers, MD. Together, these board-certified orthopedic surgeons treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions in both children and adults, ranging from acute sports injuries to chronic degenerative conditions. Now backed by the advanced technology of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, both doctors are dedicated to providing comprehensive, world-class orthopedic care, performing on a higher level, so you can, too.

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