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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012

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Sienna Plantation resident goes to extreme to purchase home site

After sleeping in her car to get the homesite she wanted, Sienna Plantation resident Pauline Filipek, shown with her three dogs, is all smiles with Richard Davis of Monterey Homes.

How strong are sales in Sienna Plantation’s new wooded, lakefront neighborhoods?

Strong enough that Sienna resident Pauline Filipek and her three dogs slept in her car on Friday, November 9 in order to be the first to purchase a homesite in The Crest, a Sienna neighborhood with lakefront homesites and 100-yearold oak trees.

“Pauline told me she was going to spend the night in front of our model in Sienna, but I really didn’t expect her to go through with it,” says Richard Davis, sales manager for Monterey Homes in Sienna Plantation.

“When I pulled up to our model early that morning, sure enough there she was.”

An email announcing Monterey Homes’ plans to offer its eleven lots in The Crest spurred Filipek to take the drastic measure of snuggling with her dogs in order to ensure her spot at the front of the

line.

“I heard others were showing up early and I would be kicking myself if I lost out on the homesite I wanted,” recalls Filipek, a Sienna Plantation resident since 2009. “I knew I was going to have to get to the Meritage Homes Sales Center early, so why not just spend the night there?”

The Crest is one of eleven new neighborhoods with wooded, lakefront homesites, winding walking paths and nature-inspired playgrounds to open in Sienna Plantation, the award-winning masterplanned community by Johnson Development Corp.

“Sales in all of Sienna’s new neighborhoods have been exceptional,” says Michael Smith, general manager of the 7,000-acre community.

“Not that folks need to go to the extreme to purchase a homesite, but the demand is very high.”

Sienna Plantation is home

to three water parks including the south’s largest private water adventure park, the all-new Sienna Springs Resort Pool, 36 parks and playgrounds, the Camp Sienna Sports Complex, the Sienna Plantation Golf Club, a 6,000-square-foot fitness center, eight lighted tennis courts and lakes for fishing and kayaking.

Families in the community attend schools in the renowned Fort Bend Independent School District. Plus, the community recently opened its first private school, Sienna Lutheran Academy. Visit the Sienna Home Finder Center, 5777 Sienna Parkway, for special birthday incentives from Sienna’s premier homebuilders.

The center is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. where families also can secure information on Sienna’s builders, amenities, schools and more.

Death sentence for double murder A Houston man received the death sentence on Nov. 14 in the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County for two murders in 2008.

Judge Thomas Culver III, presiding judge, delivered the sentence to Terence Andrus, 24, of Houston who was found guilty in the shooting deaths of Avelino Diaz and Kim Bui in a Kroger Parking lot on Highway 6 in Fort Bend County.

The prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorneys Fred Felcman, John Hawkins and Thomas Pfeiffer.

James “Sid” Crowley and Diana Olvera were attorneys for the defense.

Just after midnight on Oct. 15, 2008, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of two shooting cases in the parking lot of a Kroger on Highway 6 in the

Houston area.

In the first case, a couple stopped to pick up some milk at the Kroger. Norma Diaz entered the store while her husband, Avelino, waited in their vehicle outside.

Avelino Diaz was approached by Andrus, who had intentions of stealing the couple’s vehicle.

Andrus shot Diaz in the head. He died of his wound on Oct. 18, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Hospital – The Medical Center. Andrus walked away from that scene.

At about the same time, Steve and Kim Bui entered the south parking lot of the Kroger store.

Andrus approached the vehicle and Steve Bui, who was driving, stopped to see what he wanted. Andrus reached for the door, telling the couple to get out. Steve Bui saw the

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gun and sped away. At that time, Andrus fired multiple times with one bullet hitting Kim Bui in the head.

Steve Bui also suffered a wound in his back, but managed to drive his wife directly to West Houston Hospital where she died from the gunshot wound.

Sheriff’s Office detectives canvassed the area and eventually found a resident whose video revealed where Andrus stashed his weapon.

Andrus had walked to his apartment after the murders.

From that initial video, detectives began studying other videotapes from businesses in the area. They sent out a Crime Stoppers bulletin showing a suspect they believed was involved in the shootings.

A Crime Stoppers tip later in October, 2008 led to the identification of Andrus as a person of interest. He fled to New Orleans, La., when the Crime Stoppers information was aired.

Fort Bend County detectives went to New Orleans, and on Nov. 7, Andrus was initially arrested by New Orleans Police officers on a Harris County aggravated robbery warrant.

On his way back to Houston, Andrus confessed to the murders committed on Oct. 15, 2008.

7 adopted on National Adoption Day District Juges Ron Pope and Robert Kern finalized seven adoptions on Friday in celebration of National Adoption Day. The Fort Bend County 328th and 387th District Courts joined courts across the country in opening their doors on National Adoption Day to complete adoptions and celebrate all families who adopt.

“This year’s National Adoption Day was a wonderful celebration” said Metoyer Martin, CASA program director and chair of the event.

“It was great to see the attorneys, CPS, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and judges all work together to finalize the adoptions and ultimately give these children safe, permanent and loving homes.”

“While only two of today’s adoptions involved CPS children, we have had a record number of CPS children (26) adopted in Fort Bend since the beginning of the year,” says Daphne McCadney, CPS Program Director.

“In fact, more than 1100 CPS children in our region have been adopted since January.”

In Fort Bend County, the

Annaleigh Summy and Kylin Citizen play together while waiting their turn during Fort Bend County’s National Adoption Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 16.

District Courts, Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) and its partner agencies: 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, Bikers Against Child Abuse and the Lone Star Exchange Club worked together to celebrate the joys of adoption and encourage more families and individuals to give

children permanent homes through adoption.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children through the use of specially trained community volunteers and staff. Volunteers advocate for children’s emotional, physical and educational needs while they are involved in the court system.

For more information, visit www.cafb.org or call 281-3419955.

Bird of the month: Chipping Sparrow The Chipping Sparrow is a bird that winters in Fort Bend so they’ve been showing up lately for the seed harvest. With a jaunty reddish brown cap, you may miss them when House Sparrows are near. Both are seed eaters and forage on the ground. However, the aggressive House Sparrows may overwhelm their numbers unless you spot the reddish brown cap or see the distinctive gray rump when they fly. The Chipping Sparrows gravitate to tree and grassy areas so watch for them in parks, your garden if it has trees and grassy or understory areas where there are seed to forage. Photo by international birder Margaret Sloan. Visit our website for photo comparisons with House Sparrows. http:// traction.typepad.com/birds

Huge haul of drug money

Agents with the Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force last week seized almost a half million dollars in U.S. Currency concealed in a vehicle traveling South on U.S. 59.

On Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, agents with the Task Force, a Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area initiative, seized $481,331.51 as they were conducting a “Highway Interdiction.”

Detective M.R. Hricko, a K-9 handler and member of the Task Force, observed a tractor-trailer traveling southbound on U.S. 59 near FM

2218 in Rosenberg.

Hricko conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at U.S. 59 near Highway 36 for traffic violations. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Marcos Camacho, 48, of Humble, Texas. The passenger was identified as Daniel Guzman, 32, a Mexican citizen.

While speaking with Camacho, Hricko, became suspicious, and using his K-9 “Mike”, Hricko conducted a detailed search of the vehicle.

The search resulted in the discovery of the concealed currency.

Camacho and Guzman were arrested and charged with Money Laundering greater than $200,000.

Both suspects remain in the Fort Bend County Jail under $750,000 bonds. The charge is a first-degree felony with a punishment range of 5 to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

The vehicle and the U.S. currency were impounded

by Task Force Agents and a Chapter 59 Seizure Affidavit was filed with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.

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DIWALI, Indian festival of lights rocks Constellation Field

Simran Thakkar, a participant in the fashion pageant.

The Diwali Mela on Saturday Nov. 10 organized by Masala Radio at Constellation Field in Sugar Land drew 8,000 people and hundreds of others could not gain entry as tickets were sold out much before the event.

The Gujarat Samaj of Houston, India Culture Center, India House, and Hindus of Greater Houston, and over 100 others sponsored the event.

Nearly 60 vendors packed

the concourse stadium with exotic clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, and delicious Indian cuisine. But it was the fabulous 3-level, 60-foot wide stage, featuring state of the art lights and sound, and hundreds of grandiose performers that captured the audience’s attention from the moment they entered.

With over 25,000 tiny lights on columns and the booths, and the 24 intelligent lights on stage, the event truly was a Fes-

A panoramic view of the audience on the field and in the stands at Constellation Field. the ICC and Indian House Miss Rice’s Chowl Bhangra (derived tival of Lights.

President Barack Obama’s Diwali Pageant, along with the from Rice-Chawal, and the Diwali video greetings earned ICC and India House boards, Rice mascot Owls) performed a thunderous applause from the and then a video introduced an amazing acrobatic Bhangra the Pageant Judges and finally dance. audience.

Though not Indian, the Fire The 6-hour non-stop stage the beautiful contestants themDancers absolutely mesmerentertainment commenced with selves.

The audience was captivated ized the audience with their a thank you from CEO & Lead Host comedian Sunil Thakkar with the Fashion Show chore- Bollywood Costumes and chothanking God for the blessed graphed by Mahesh Mahbhu- reography, all while spinning weather, and the support of the bani of Naach Houston, featur- dangerous fire-lit fans, poles ing over 30 stunning models and hoops sponsors and the public.

Hindus of Greater Houston Thakkar introduced Jas- draped in saris and Anarkali’s meeta Singh, coordinator of in colors from the four elements had passed out nearly 2000 LED lamps to the audience Earth, Wind, Fire and Water.

Adding a regional flare, who all stood up for the aus-

picious prayer. Spectacular fireworks lit the sky with music from Bombay Dreams. For Event Director Sandhya Thakkar, who has never experienced Diwali in India, this was the ultimate sign of success.

And the grand Bollywood finale by Naach Houston with beautiful dancers filled every square of the stage with colorful costumes and high energy steps.

The city of Sugar Land issued a proclamation recognizing the major event.

Above, finalists in bridal ware at the beauty pageant held during the Diwali Mela. Miss Diwali Mela Pageant Queen Monica Sirigiri is second from right.

Participants in the beauty pageant during the ethnic ware round.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

News Sales tax collections rise in area cities

By BARBARA FULENWIDER With only one month to go this year of locally collected sales tax reimbursements to Fort Bend towns, four on the east end of the county and two in the middle have all increased sales this year over 2011.

Two towns, Rosenberg and Meadows Place, have increased their take every month this year over 2011 and four have in 11 months surpassed what they collected in 12 months last year.

Missouri City increased its monthly amounts 10 months out of 11 this year, and Sugar Land and Stafford each increased their sales tax allocations nine months out of 11 this year over last year.

Richmond saw six months of increases and five months of decreases this year when compared to 2011.

Sales tax reimbursements

from the Texas comptroller run two months behind. So November checks to the towns are for sales taxes collected in September, and is why sales tax allocations for February are generally the largest in towns that have an abundance of retail stores.

Sugar Land’s biggest month so far this year reached $5,168,289 in February when the city got a sales tax reimbursement for December sales.

It was the most the city received in any one month this year and the same is true since First Colony Mall opened.

The second largest month of sales tax collections this year for Sugar Land came in August when $4,770,919 was reimbursed. For August 2011, the city received $3,590,050.

Sugar Land’s total sales tax reimbursement last year was $39,990,419. With only 11

months paid this year, the city’s total is already at $39,904,826.

Stafford, which has a large number of oil industry manufacturing businesses, saw increases in sales taxes nine out of 11 months this year. Stafford’s monthly sales tax reimbursements in 2011 showed three months were less than in 2010.

So far this year, the city’s biggest collections came in May for sales made in March.

The May reimbursement was $1,435,410 compared to $1,365,637 in May 2011.

With 11 months of sales tax reimbursements in the bank, Stafford’s total this year is $13,379,134 compared to last year’s total of $13,491,497 for 12 months.

Missouri City’s push to recruit more businesses is paying off in the increased amounts of sales taxes. So far this year the

biggest month’s return came in February with a $678,578 check for December sales.

Other monthly totals near that amount were $602,888 for May; $630,186 in August and $652,802 in November.

The eleven-month total this year is $6,015,202 compared to 2011’s 12-month total of $5,956,462.

With eleven months paid to Rosenberg this year, that town, like Missouri City, has already collected more in sales tax reimbursements than it did in 12 months last year. Rosenberg’s total for 2012 is $11,748,808 so far and it was $11,408,105 for 2011.

Six times this year Rosenberg was reimbursed more than $1 million a month in sales tax dollars. The most collected so far this year is $1,363,389 in February for holiday sales.

Rosenberg collected the least

in March ($879,791) for January sales.

So far this year Richmond has collected a total of $3,747,172 in sales taxes and had six months of collections that were more than in 2011.

The total reimbursed sales taxes last year were $3,915,827.

Meadows Place, like Rosenberg and Missouri City, has already collected more sales taxes in 11 months this year than it did in 12 months last year. The town’s total comes to $960,507 compared to last year’s $920,202. The largest month was February for holiday sales when the check was $107,404.

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Kindred Hospital Sugar Land welcomes new CEO and Chief Nursing Executive Kindred Hospital Sugar Land recently announced the appointment of Lorene Perona, RN, MS, ACHE as President and CEO and Dr. Laura Griffin, APRN, ACNP-BC, DNP as Chief Nursing Executive.

Perona, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, and a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. She began her career with HCA as a critical care nurse, and since has held positions of director, assistant vice president for quality, risk and regulatory affairs, and vice president and chief nursing officer. As an adjunct faculty she taught healthcare administration in the Master’s program at the College of St. Francis.

Prior to moving to Kindred Sugar Land, Perona served five years as CEO for Kindred Hospital Sacramento. While she filled the top chair, the hospital received the Kindred Gold Award for best performing hospital in Quality, Service, and Efficiency.

“Sugar Land is an extremely inviting community with genuine friendly people, and sophisticated medical care. It is a pleasure to be here and I look forward to serving the community,” Perona said.

Perona Perona’s vision for Kindred Sugar Land is to create a learning environment which is centered on the patient and focuses on both elevating and leveraging the skills and human kindness of her team of physicians and hospital staff to support and care for patients and their loved ones.

Dr. Griffin, received her Master’s degree for acute care nurse

practitioner from the UT Medical Branch, 2004, and a doctorate in nursing practice from UT Health Science Center in 2011. She has also won several awards including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Award for Excellence.

Dr. Griffin has held academic appointments at several institutes of higher learning including UT School of Medicine and in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at Texas Women’s University, Houston.

“I have worked at Kindred Sugar Land for nearly a year as a nurse practitioner. During this time, I have grown to know many of the staff members. The collegial relationships I have fostered with the staff will help facilitate a smooth transition into Chief Nursing Executive,” Griffin said.

A Sugar Land resident for the past five years, Dr. Griffin looks

Griffin forward to becoming a part of the Kindred family and serving those who are part of her community.

Kindred Healthcare is the largest diversified provider of postacute care services in the U.S. For more information on Kindred Sugar Land, visit www.kindred.com.

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City of Missouri City NOTICE OF DETERMINATION NOT TO UPDATE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, OR IMPACT FEES The City Council of the City of Missouri City has determined that no change to the land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, or impact fee is necessary for the Northeast Oyster Creek Subwatershed Service Area. The Northeast Oyster Creek Subwatershed Service Area is generally described as approximately 952 acres along F.M. 1092 Road (Murphy Road), north of El Dorado Boulevard and predominantly south of the city limits line of the City of Missouri City, Texas.

DYING WORDS Automobile technicians often hear the complaint that a customer’s battery “won’t hold a charge.” In some cases, this may be due to the fact that one of a 12-volt battery’s six cells is discharging as a result of the failure of a plate insulator or buildup of sediment at the bottom of the battery case that can short-circuit the plates.

Either way, the individual cell will fail and reduce cranking voltage. However, the most common reason for a battery’s inability to hold a charge is “parasitic drain,” which involves an interior light or electronic body control module slowly discharging the battery. As simple as this problem may seem, a parasitic draining diagnosis is best left to a professional.

Your vehicle’s reservoir of electricity is in the battery. It starts the engine and must work under all kinds of temperature conditions. Take preemptive action to get your car ready for the winter season by calling AUTO CENTRAL at 281-499-9684 to schedule a maintenance check. An ASE Certified Technician will inspect the key components of your vehicle, including the battery, and recommend repairs or replacements as needed to improve your vehicle’s performance and safety. We’re located at 2526, 5th St., Stafford.

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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

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS:

Hope and change for Republicans

By RUSSELL JONES The outcome of the presidential race should be a major lesson for Republicans. The left has gained control of, or at least is frighteningly close to gaining control of, the nation’s political system. The so-called progressive left almost pulled it off in 2000, when Al Gore actually received more popular votes than Bush, but was held back by a few hanging chads and a Supreme Court that decided enough votes had already been counted.

Bush garnered a mere two votes more than necessary in the electoral college. Had Gore won, our multi-trillion dollar national debt would likely have been attributable to the national effort to change the orbit of the planet so as to prevent slightly warmer weather.

In 2004 Kerry, famously remembered as a Vietnam veteran who joined Hanoi Jane in denouncing the United States as the source of all evil around the world, lost only because his fellow “swift boat veterans” reminded voters of his past.

Four years ago, many believed that the collapse had finally occurred. A community organizer was elected on a promise of hope and change.

He had never worked a real job a day of his life and was previously unknown except for a single speech before the 2004 Democratic convention.

The fact that he never actually described what changes he proposed seemed to make no difference. 53% of the electorate voted for the President who would do more for the progressive cause in his first two years in office than any other since Roosevelt.

Obama has since clarified that his goal is to change the course of American history by systematically directing the redistribution of the na-

Jones tion’s worth wealth to expand the power of government. No longer is equal opportunity enough. Equal results for all is the battle cry.

Opposing the role of American leadership around the world, Obama adopted the now famous strategy of leading from behind, one which means not leading at all. Under Obama’s watch, the plan is for America to become just another second-rate country, leaving that bastion of democracy, the United Nations, at the helm of world events.

In his first term, Obama almost succeeded.

Now is the time to stand up and oppose the ever faster slide of American society to the left. In a two-party system, that means that the burden falls on the Republicans.

They have been losing loyalists for decades and have only held their ground by the thinnest of margins. Republicans must change their ways. Otherwise the ultimate victory of progressivism is certain.

For starters, Republicans must change their definition of family values. Most ethnic groups believe that the family is the core of society. Christians, Jews, blacks, Latinos, Asian immigrants, even Native Americans, all believe that the strength of the society is derived from the strength of

the family. Republicans have long claimed the mantle of family values, but they define the term in a way not recognized by outsiders.

Republicans must recognize that the family, as each family defines itself, is the core value held by the vast majority of Americans. That value can be promoted by the party’s acceptance of all those who accept this core value. It cannot continue to promote family values as synonymous with opposition to abortion or with Christianity as the only acceptable form of religion.

Family values should mean the exclusive ability of the family to determine how to govern itself and how to adapt to changing family circumstances. Government does not belong in the bedroom, nor do the contradictory rules of nonfamily members.

Many Republicans will object to these comments, claiming that the party already readily accepts these principles. Experience and honesty reveal the truth. Occasional exceptions do not disprove the general rule.

Blacks are frequently thought of as among the strictest observers of Christianity; yet the party makes little effort to invite them in. Latinos are almost exclusively confessed conservative Catholics, yet the party insists that it exclude a massive number of their friends and family members. The Republican attitude on Israel is much closer to the logical Jewish position than that of the Democrats, but Republican insistence on meddling in the bedroom assures that most Jews vote Democratic. There is still hope for Republicans, but there must be a change.

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.

“1973 Houston Open @ Quail Valley”

By CAROLYN BOWDEN WHY AT QUAIL VALLEY? Oyster Creek, an ancient river bed, left a number of lakes and ponds and there were natural wild pecan groves. Therefore, the land was ideally suited for a golf course that would be a “real test of skill” for players.

However, Quail Valley was one of the first courses that had a golf course adjacent to houses. The Pros were used to courses where the holes were lined with just trees and these houses gave players a “boxedin” feeling.

CELEBRITY PRO-AM. Clouds formed, and it rained on the Celebrity Pro-Am portion of this $205,000 Houston Open Golf Tournament. The players and celebs had little good weather to play in. But, for the first time in the history of the tourney, an era of bouncing from one club to another and from open to invitational to open, a celebrity event was tacked on to the “beginning” of the four-day tourney. The purse represented the third largest on the tour, and the lure of all that gold drew responses from the top names in professional golf.

A “ SILVER LINING” ON #12 TEE BOX: A sudden thunderstorm hit and everyone scattered for cover.

The Celebrity Pro in this particular foursome was Charley Pride, well known country western singer. He headed for the covered patio of the house overlooking the #12 Tee Box. The home owners invited him and the spectators, who joined him for shelter, into their den.

It just so happened that the owners had a guitar and Charley Pride spent the next 30 to 40 minutes, until the rain stopped, entertaining everyone.

THE PRO-AM PARTY: This “soggy” beginning was followed by a “gathering” by all players, Sponsors and

Post-election fallout: Taxes, spending and investment Perhaps the best news that has come out of the 2012 election cycle is that at least some uncertainty has been removed from the market.

We now have a general understanding of the rules going forward.

While the “fiscal cliff” remains unresolved, there are a few likely directions policy makers will take: •The new taxes attached to the Affordable Care Act will likely take effect. This includes a 2.3 percent sales tax on medical devices, 0.9 percent tax on earned income (for high wage earners), and a 3.8 percent tax on investment interest, dividends, and capital gains (also for high earners). Without the White House or Senate, it is unlikely Republicans will have sufficient leverage to suspend these taxes.

•The automatic spending cuts that were a result of the debt ceiling compromise last year will either be postponed indefinitely or altered.

Neither party put significant support behind the cuts, and the President has said he is against them.

•Income tax rates for the middle class will probably stay where they are today. Both republicans and democrats have said they are against raises taxes for families making less than $250,000.

•The ongoing debate of taxes for higher earners may continue into next year. There is some discussion that the “level” might be raised from $250,000 to a higher number, maybe even $1 million.

Bill & Jared Jameson The timeline for these decisions is as uncertain as the policies themselves; however, there are three likely outcomes: •By the end of December, policy makers agree to extend current tax law and spending through a portion of 2013.

This allows them to continue to negotiate while the new congress takes office.

•A long-term agreement is reached on tax policy and spending, where some (but not all) taxes are implemented/raised and some spending is cut.

•No common ground is found, and the economy goes

over the “fiscal cliff”. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), this would result in a recession in 2013.

Finally, there are some sectors of the economy that will likely be helped by the election results, while other will face challenges:

•Even if the automatic spending cuts do not take effect, defense spending will likely be on the downtrend over the coming years.

•Healthcare will be a mixed bag, with some hospital systems doing well, and marginal providers suffering.

•Banks and financials will continue to face new and more burdensome regulation.

Energy, like healthcare, will be a mix of positives and negatives. Wind, solar and other “green” jobs will continue to receive federal subsidies, while more mainstream sources like coal will face regulations and punitive taxes. Tax incentives to oil companies will likely terminate.

Developing an investment portfolio to navigate through these challenges is difficult.

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Carolyn Bowden their guests, at the Quail Valley Country Club. It was a party to be REMEMBERED and it lasted until early morning hours. Good food was consumed and drinks flowed while guest stars, Charley Pride, Willie Nelson, Doug Kershaw and others (too numerous to list) entertained.

A BREAK IN THE WEATHER: The weather was kinder for the remaining portion of the tournament. In fairness to the people at Quail Valley, it should be noted that they are not responsible. In fact, they did virtually everything possible to insure a successful tournament.

Local golf authorities felt if they could remove the “jinx” that was following the tournament the past few years this

tourney could develop into one of the country’s finest and most prestigious events.

Quail Valley was committed to making the most out of a difficult situation.

THE WINNING CHECK GOES TO????

This 26th Houston Open came down to the last hole and the final shot. If Dave Stockton had birdied the final hole and Bruce Crampton had bogied it, they would have tied. Stockton got his birdie.

Crampton two-putted from 22 feet for his par, making him the only 3 time winner on that year’s tour and also the leading money winner with $153,678.

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City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing an Invitation for Bids for the following: IFB # 069-13 Construction of Cangelosi Watershed Detention Facility Improvements The City of Missouri City will accept bids for and intends to award a contract for all materials, labor, tools, equipment and facilities required to complete turnkey construction of a berm around Buffalo Run Park and improvements to the inflow/ outflow channel of the Cangelosi Watershed Detention Facility. This project includes, but is not limited to, the following: Earthwork; tree and plant protection; sidewalk and driveway improvements at berm crossings; remove and dispose of concrete; remove and reinstall riprap; adjust and relocate existing backslope drains; protect and adjust utilities to proposed grade; remove and relay existing concrete pavers; construction of monument wall with City logo; irrigation; landscaping; and all other items complete as specified and/or shown on the contract drawings.

All construction shall be in conformance with project plans, specifications, City of Missouri City standards, ordinances and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Bid shall include any freight, fuel surcharge or other miscellaneous charges. The bid shall be lump sum and include the days to completion.

Project Location: This project is located at 1220 Buffalo Run Drive in Missouri City, Texas 77489.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, November 30, 2012 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Parkway, in Missouri City.

Bids will be accepted until 2 PM, December 10, 2012 and then opened.

The bid packages packages may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, telephone (281) 403-8626. There is no charge for the bid package.

Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

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Legal Notices City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-12-42 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO BFI WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A REPUBLIC SERVICES OF HOUSTON, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-42 approved on the second of three readings by the City Council at its regular meeting held on November 19, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

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

NUMBER ONE (1) OF

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Vintage Trail at Riverstone, Nandina at Riverstone and Shadow Glen at Riverstone, Precinct 4.

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.

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

INDEPENDENT • NOVEMBER 21, 2012 • Page 5 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Hawks Landing, Section 1, Hawks Prairie Boulevard Extension North of Spring Green Boulevard STD and Hawks Prairie Boulevard North of Spring Green Boulevard to Katy Gaston Road STD, Precinct 3. 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.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for the street name change in the Del Webb-Richmond Development from Honey Bee Court to Wild Olive Way, within the Del Webb-Richmond, Section 3 plat, FBC plat records instrument #20110090 (small stub street portion only), Precinct 1. 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.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-12-46 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO WCA WASTE CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-46 approved on the second of three readings by the City Council at its regular meeting held on November 19, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-12-45 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-45 approved on the second of three readings by the City Council at its regular meeting held on November 19, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FORT BEND COUNTY 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.

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-12-44

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.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO V.F. WASTE SERVICES, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.

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.

/s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-44 approved on the second of three readings by the City Council at its regular meeting held on November 19, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office.

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.

ORDINANCE NO. O-12-43

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

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO DEPENDABLE DISPOSAL SERVICE LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-43 approved on the second of three readings by the City Council at its regular meeting held on November 19, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

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

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $201,070.00

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 #1309

LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for the following: RFCSP #070-13

Construction of Cart Storage Building

The City of Missouri City is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for its Cart Storage Building project. This project consists of new construction and site demolition. The work includes, but is not limited to: •10,000 SF one-story building to be utilized for cart storage •Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing •Related site work including civil improvements: paving, water, sanitary, and storm sewer •Irrigation •Owner supplied inventory items; see exhibit “B” (plans and specifications) •Demolition of existing cart storage building and miscellaneous existing paving •Be advised that specifications may make reference to other structures not part of this project Construction must be performed to the standards set by the specifications or payment requests will be rejected. All costs anticipated by the contractor for which he shall seek reimbursement MUST be included in the proposal submitted. This includes any fees, freight, fuel surcharge or other miscellaneous charges.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at 10 AM, November 29, 2012 in the Azalea Room, Second Floor, City Centre @ Quail Valley, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City, TX 77459.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM, December 17, 2012 and then opened.

RFCSP packages may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, telephone (281) 403-8626. There is no charge for the bid package.

/s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

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.

City of Missouri City

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: 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.

Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFCSP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposals marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

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.

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.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

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

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 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”)

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

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 #1309

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

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.

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. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $164,040.00 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

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

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • NOVEMBER 21, 2012 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.

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 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.

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.

WOOD DOOR REFINISHING *STRIP*STAIN *URETHANE COATING ON SITE COMPLETION SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Kenneth Thompson

832-248-2315 City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-12-47 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO BFI WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A REPUBLIC SERVICES OF HOUSTON, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OFWAY TO CONDUCT A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE BUSINESS FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-47 approved on the second of three readings by the City Council at its regular meeting held on November 19, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office.

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

/s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

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 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 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

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, DECEMBER 13, 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 13-018 – NO NOTICE EXERCISE FOR OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Bonds are not required.

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

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

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

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, DECEMBER 13, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office.

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

BID 13-017 – EXPANSION OF PARKING LOT AT SUGAR LAND ANNEX A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:00 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.

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

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

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

NOTICE OF 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: 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 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

PERMANENT ZONING FOR 7.193 ACRES FUTURE LEXINGTON BOULEVARD AND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD WITHIN TELFAIR TRACT 5 PERMANENT ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 7.193 ACRES LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FUTURE LEXINGTON BOULEVARD AND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD WITHIN TELFAIR TRACT 5 FROM INTERIM R-1 DISTRICT TO BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) DISTRICT. PROPERTY IS IN ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 32 PURPOSE:

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

WHERE:

SUGAR LAND CITY HALL – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN:

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 6:30 P.M., DECEMBER 11, 2012

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2012-01 7.193 ACRES, ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGUE UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND LEXINGTON BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DESIGNATION OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2012-01 FOR 7.193 ACRES, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOCATED IN THE ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGUE, A-32 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, CORNER OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND LEXINGTON BOULEVARD, IN SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. PURPOSE:

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

WHERE:

SUGAR LAND CITY HALL – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77479

WHEN:

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

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED REINVESTMENT ZONE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, 77479, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M. OR CALL (281) 275-2229 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Vicinity Map:

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.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT ZONING OF 64.517 ACRES ON STADIUM DRIVE AND IMPERIAL BOULEVARD PERMANENT ZONING OF 64.517 ACRES TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT (FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND ENTRY SIGN FEATURE. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 63.561 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF STADIUM DRIVE AND IMPERIAL BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGE, A-32 AND S.M. WILLIAMS LEAGUE, A-97. ENTRY SIGN FEATURE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 0.956 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF IMPERIAL BOULEVARD EAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH STATE HIGHWAY 6, WITHIN THE ALEXANDER HODGE LEAGUE, A-32, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. PURPOSE:

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND

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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

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

WHERE:

SUGAR LAND CITY HALL – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN:

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 6:30 P.M., DECEMBER 11, 2012

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

City of Missouri City 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 the proposed adoption of an amended Future Land Use and Character Map that changes a portion of land from Business Park to Suburban Character.

SITE LOCATION: The subject sites are located at the southeast intersection of Trammel-Fresno Road and the Fort Bend Parkway (Subject Area 1) and east of the southeast intersection of Lake Olympia Parkway and the Fort Bend Parkway (Subject Area 2).

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.

NOVEMBER 21, 2012 • INDEPENDENT • Page 7

News Open auditions for the Fort Bend Boys Choir: “A Place Where Boys Have a Voice!”

Boys who love music and singing should audition for the Fort Bend Boys Choir, a place where boys have a voice! Young boys from all over the Fort Bend and Houston metropolitan area have the chance to learn more about music and singing as well as many of life’s important lessons like leadership, making friends and building self-confidence and self-esteem – all in a safe, proactive setting.

Boys age eight (8) and older with unchanged voices are invited to audition. No previous singing experience is necessary. Open auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 1st. Scholarships and carpooling assistance are available! *Be sure to ask about Music Magic, the choir’s music enrichment class for six and seven year old boys that starts in late January 2013!

Find out more about the Fort Bend Boys Choir and how they make a difference in the lives of boys by visiting their website at www.fbbctx.org; or, call the choir office at (281) 240-3800 to schedule an alternate audition time. You can also check out their fan page on Facebook.

Princess Christmas returns to Fort Bend Theatre Back by popular demand every Prince and Princess is summoned to attend Princess Christmas, to be held at award-winning Fort Bend Theatre, 2815 N. Main Street, Dec. 1- Dec. 16, Saturdays at 1 p.m and 3 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Gabriella arrives at her new school and finds her class is run by the schools “little princesses” - all mean girls who are planning a huge princess party for the coolest and prettiest girls only.

They don’t care about Christmas giving, only “getting”, so it’s up to the true Princesses - Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Snow White to show them what being a true Princess is all about.

This enchanting holiday musical written by playwright and FBT Executive Artistic Director Tarra McCain is great fun for the entire family, and reminds us that real beauty lies within us all! For even more fun, children attending in prince or princess attire will receive a small prize from FBT. Tickets are available at $9 each for adults and children at www.fortbendtheatre.com, or call 281-208-333 for group discounts and birthday party specials.

Denims & Diamonds

Project Costume Workshop at Fort Bend Theatre Award-winning Fort Bend Theatre will be giving a taste of theatrical design with its Project Costume workshop on December 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It’s “Project Runway” for costume design. Students will spend the day creating their own costume creations out of found objects. Then they will show off their designs in a theatrical catwalk show! Tuition is only $30, so call to reserve your child’s spot today. For more information, visit our website at www.fortbendtheatre.com or call us 281-208-3333.

FBISD hosts community meetings FBISD choral students to for superintendent search perform The Messiah on Nov. 29 Fort Bend ISD will host a series of community forums on Students from Fort Bend ISD’s 11 high school choral music programs will join their voices for a presentation of selections from George Frederick Handel’s oratorio, The Messiah. The performance will be held on Thursday, November 29, at 7 p.m., in the Austin High School Auditorium (3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land, 77498).

Dennis Boyter will serve as Guest Conductor for this year’s performance. Boyter served as the choral director at Klein Oak High School for 25 years. He currently works as an adjunct instructor for the music department at the Lone Star College System’s Montgomery campus. He is also a university supervisor to music education student teachers at Sam Houston State University.

The Messiah offers parents and patrons the opportunity to experience the high caliber of FBISD’s combined chorus. Soloists for the performance were selected from among the District’s choral students, who auditioned for the parts. The Austin High School Orchestra, directed by Carolyn Vandiver and John Law, will accompany the choral group. Admission is free and all patrons interested in hearing Fort Bend ISD’s excellent student musicians are invited to attend.

November 27 and November 28 to gather the community’s input on the selection of a new superintendent. The search firm of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates will conduct these public meetings, which will help in identifying desired characteristics in a new superintendent.

Following are the public meeting dates, times and places: Tuesday, Nov. 27— 7:30 a.m. – Fort Bend ISD Administration Building Board Room (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479); 1 p.m. – Sugar Land Middle School Commons (321 Seventh St., Sugar Land, 77498) Wednesday, Nov. 28 — 1 p.m. – Fort Bend ISD Administration Building Board Room, (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479); 7 p.m. – Elkins High School Auditorium , (7007 Knights Court, Missouri City, 77459) Also, community members are encouraged to complete a Superintendent Search Profile Survey by Dec. 3, which will provide the search firm with valuable input regarding the selection of a new superintendent.

To access the survey, please go to www.fortbendisdsuperintendentsearch.com/.

The survey is offered in both English and Spanish.

Sugar Land will hold Winter Wonderland

SANTIKOS PALLADIUM – 100 DAYS OUT. Construction for the new Santikos Palladium is entering its final phase, crossing a milestone this week of 100 days till completion. Texas-based Santikos Theatres, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, will debut the Palladium in a grand opening celebration on March 1st. The entertainment destination – located in Long Meadow Farms near Richmond – will be the largest in the Santikos family, featuring 22 stadium-style theaters, four restaurants, 16 lanes of bowling, retail space and other amenities. Luxurious surroundings will be a signature of the Palladium, adorned with Greek columns and marble floors, and movie-goers will have access to multiple bars, including a sports lounge, and numerous dining choices including oven-fired pizza and fresh sushi. The complex will be the first in Houston to debut Dolby Atmos sound – a brand new sound technology from Dolby labs. Six of the theatres will feature giant screens measuring more than 80 feet wide, and four of the theatres will be devoted to art/independent films.

The City of Sugar Land’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ is scheduled for Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Imperial Park Recreation Center, 234 Matlage Way. The center is located next to Imperial Park and the T.E. Harman Center.

Winter Wonderland allows parents to run last minute holiday errands while providing hours of fun for children ages 5-12. Kids spend the day bouncing on the exciting monkey motion quad jumper, running through an inflatable obstacle course and much more.

Lunch and snacks will be provided, and each child will receive a free event t-shirt.

There will also be 50,000 pounds of REAL snow for the kids to enjoy!

Imperial Park Recreation Center members can sign up their children for $5 each, or non-members can sign up for $20 per child. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required so call today.

For more information, call (281) 275-2885 or visit www. sugarlandtx.gov.

Fort Bend Unitarian Universalists welcome new minister The local Unitarian Universalist Church welcomed a new minister this fall.

The Reverend Bonnie Vegiard arrived with a new enthusiasm for liberal religious practice and has re-vitalized the Thoreau Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Bend County.

“I am very pleased to be joining the folks at Thoreau in Stafford. This congregation has an important mission to embody free religious thought and progressive religious values in Fort Bend County. Our community is diverse theologically, but united in the conviction that this

very diversity creates a place where we can learn from one another and practice deep listening and care for each other.

Many folks who are not quite comfortable with the religious options they see around them dream of a religion that does not claim one truth for all or condemn others for honest human differences,” Vegiard said.

“We are so excited to have Rev. Bonnie at Thoreau as our new minister,” said Valerie Tolman, president of the congregation. “She is an inspirational speaker and has brought a new energy to our church.”

“Over and over in my years

of ministry, I’ve seen people come into our congregations and say: ‘If I had only known you were here, I would have been here long ago.’ We want people to know we are here, and we hope all who wish to live both the joys and the challenges of respectful religious diversity will come get to know us and join in our mission,” said Rev. Vegiard.

Vegiard is the daughter of a minister. Growing up as a “preacher’s kid” in a liberal Christian minister’s family in a small town in mid-Missouri, she discovered Unitarian Universalism as a graduate student. She attended the

Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago where she met and married fellow Theological student, Daniel O’Connell, who is now the minister at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston.

Although she has a serious visual disability that enables her to see only peripherally, Rev. Vegiard has not allowed this to impede her progress.

In her 16 years of pastoral care, she served as a hospital chaplain, consulting minister, program minister, and lead minister before coming to the Thoreau Congregation.

Fort Bend Friends & Neighbors Holiday Event, Denim & Diamonds – Las Vegas Style, will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012, 6:30 p.m. at Riverbend Country Club, 1214 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land. The event includes cocktails, delicious dinner, dancing, casino games, and great prizes. $55 per person, Members and Non-Members. For further information see www.fbfn.org

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. For graduating seniors from Fort Bend County public high schools, The George Foundation has established a financial-need based scholarship program administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarships in the amount of $20,000, awarded $5,000 per year, are renewable for up to four years for full-time students attending an accredited two-or four-year public Texas institution of higher learning. Guidelines and applications can be found on the Foundation’s website: www.thegeorgefoundation.org. Deadline for applying is March 15, 2013. Questions may be emailed to scholarships@thegeorgefoundation.org or by calling Theresa Kopnicky, Grant Associate, at 281-342-6109.

City of Missouri City Notice of Public Hearing November 16, 2012 Notice is hereby given for a Public Hearing to take place at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Missouri City to be held on Monday, December 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at: City Hall-Council Chambers, Second Floor, south doors, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489 for the purpose of considering whether the building(s) and/or structure(s) located at 3434 5th Street, Missouri City, TX 77477 is substandard. The property is owned in fee by Hope Guerrero, 5718 N US Highway 77, Lincoln, TX 78948. The property is more particularly described as follows: BEING two (2) acres of land in the Wm. Neal Survey, Abstract No. 64, Fort Bend County, Texas, and being the Northeast two (2) acres in the shape of a rectangle out of the Sherman Gibbs 8.46 acre tract that was partitioned to Sherman Gibbs in Partition Deed recorded in Vol. 293, Page 233, of the Deed Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the North corner of said Sherman Gibbs 8.46 acre tract as described in Partition Deed recorded in Vol. 293, Page 233, of the Deed Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, said Beginning point being the West corner of the Sam Gibbs 4.23 acre tract as described in said Partition Deed; THENCE South 45 deg. West 228.36 feet with the Southeasterly line of the Tolbert 19.13 acre tract to an iron rod; THENCE South 45 deg. East 381.5 feet to a point in the DeWalt-Missouri City Road (also called Packer Road); THENCE North 45 deg. East 228.36 feet with said DeWalt-Missouri City Road to the East corner of the said Sherman Gibbs 8.46 acre tract, said point being the South corner of Sam Gibbs 4.23 acre tract; THENCE North 45 deg. West 381.5 feet with the Southwest line of said Sam Gibbs 4.23 acre tract to the Place of Beginning, and being the same tract of land described in Deed from Sherman Gibbs, et ux, to Reyes Linares, et ux, dated October 4th, 1958, recorded in Volume 383, Page 376 of the Deed Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, to which refer in aid hereof.

The structure is observed to be severely damaged by fire. The roof is non-existent at the west end of the building and it has no permanent supporting members to provide coverage. The interior of the structure is severely burnt, lending it unfit for human habitation. The structure cannot be expected to withstand storms or hurricanes. The structure is currently secured with plywood. The extensive damage to this structure renders it a potential hazard to surrounding properties during a windstorm or other natural disasters. Therefore, the subject structure is deemed by city officials as meeting substandard structure criteria.

City officials recommend immediate demolition and removal of all damaged buildings and structures including the concrete slab foundation located at 3434 5th Street, Missouri City, TX 77477.

The owner of this property is to appear at this public hearing and show cause why such building or structure located at 3434 5th Street, Missouri City, TX 77477 should not be declared to be a substandard building or structure and why the owner should not be ordered to repair, vacate, or demolish and remove the building or structure including the concrete slab foundation. Additionally the owner will be required to submit at the hearing proof of the scope of any work that may be required to comply with Article XI, Substandard Structures of Chapter 14 of the Missouri City Code of Ordinances and the time it will take to reasonably perform the work.

Any lienholders or mortgagees may appear at the public hearing and make comments.

Submitted by: ______________________________ Dale Wells Building Official, Missouri City, Texas

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News International Dragon Boat Regatta in Sugar Land

Candlelight Tour

Zoe Cadore, left, Miss Sugar Land/Miss Houston 2013, Madeline Carter - Miss Pre-teen Clear Lake, Angela Heinrich - Miss Harris County Outstanding Teen, Council Member Harish Jajoo, Eve Marie Ruhlman, President of Texas Dragon Boat Association, Tommy Philips, - Regatta Chairman of the Texas Dragon Boat Association, Mark Sherman - Sunny 99.1,Li Guixi - Deputy Consul of China Consulate in Houston, Sugar Land Councilman Amy Mitchell, Vincent Morales Jr ., Mayor of Rosenberg, Sugar Land Councilman Himesh Gandhi.

Rear, Carole Kalinowski, left, Felesa Baker, Barbara Neeper, Matt Driggers; Front, Joyce Lolley, left, Dora Moore, Linda Sadd, Sue Kelley and Jan McCleskey, in front of John M. Moore Home.

The 2012 annual Fort Bend room of the John M. Moore loved ones. You won’t want Museum Candlelight tour will home will celebrate a differ- to leave without your wassail take place on Friday, Nov. 30 ent point in Texas and Fort and cookies on the side porch ( 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and on Bend County history in the of the home. Along with the through Saturday, Dec. 1, (2 past 175 years. Each room tour of the Moore home, your p.m. to 8 p.m.) The museum will offer a beautiful sense of entry fee will allow you to endocents have decorated the style and will share area his- joy a tour of the historic Jane Long Cottage and the always John M. Moore home as they tory.

The Candlelight tour informative Fort Bend Muhave done for decades. The theme for this year’s Candle- also offers its ever popular suem. For more information, light Tour is “Celebrating “Candlelight Corner” where visit www.Fortbendmuseum.

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AUTOMOBILE: Mitsubishi Outlander The Mitsubishi Outlander, a mid-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV), is an affordably-priced versatile crossover.

It has contemporary styling, the optional Super AllWheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system for off-road capability and onroad traction and seating for up to seven passengers, This second-generation Mitsubishi Outlander will conclude its highly successful run with the 2013 model year, making way for an allnew third-generation Outlander. New standard features for the 2013 models include heated outside mirrors; FUSE Hands-Free Link System™ on the SE and GT models, which allows users handsfree operation of the vehicle’s audio and navigation systems as well as Bluetooth®enabled cell phones, and auto air conditioning on the SE model.

Other standard features include SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio on GT models; heated front seats on the SE and GT models and expanded available equipment in Mitsubishi’s new options packages.

Numerous new options packages available for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander include the All Weather Package with remote engine start, all weather floor mats (4) and

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Available on both the ES and SE Outlander models, the DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter normally-aspirated inline4-cylinder engine includes an aluminum block and head

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Teams across the United States participated in the 9th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta in Sugar Land.

Skittles, Dragons, Coolers, Heat and a little of Cajun Invasion were among some of the teams participating in the 9th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta. These teams with members from Austin, Dallas, Long Beach, Louisiana and other cities competed along with teams comprised of local residents from Sugar Land and Houston.

These teams paddled the waters of Brooks Lake on the campus of Fluor in a friendly competition in the world’s fastest growing water sport and celebration of Asian culture and tradition – dragon boat racing.

This year’s event was exciting and exhilarating not only because it occurred during the Year of the Water Dragon, a Chinese year, but because people from various US cities

and across the world attended this event in Sugar Land, Texas. Again, the City of Sugar Land embraced this event which highlights the culture and traditions of Asian and Asian Americans and yielding over 5,000 attendees October 20-21, 2012.

This fun family event included Chinese lion dancing, martial arts demonstrations, belly dancing, yo-yo demonstrations and other cultural performances which occurred between the races.

The event opened with Regatta Chairman (Tommy Philips), and Honorary Co-Chairs (Vincent M. Morales Jr., Mayor, City of Rosenberg; Li Guixi, Deputy Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Houston; Hillary Goldstein, Board President, First Colony Community Association; and Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., President, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) awakening the dragon and closed with awarding the winning

teams in the various categories.

This ultimate team building event not only had people dancing, laughing, smiling, but uniting to cheer team members of all ages to victory.

The 10th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta has been tentatively set for October 19-20, 2013; for more information on how to get involved or team entry information, please contact Eve Marie Ruhlman, Executive Director at director@ texasdragonboat.com .

The Texas Dragon Boat Association is a 501(c)(3) Texas non-profit corporation established to promote the tradition of dragon boating, increase awareness of Asian and Asian American culture, and enhance cross-cultural understanding. TDBA organizes the Houston Dragon Boat Festival, the Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta and other dragon boating events throughout the year.

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City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LEGAL NOTICE On November 9, 2012, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2012 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) competition for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Programs.

This year’s NOFA includes several focus areas and changes: •HUD is giving priority to the creation of new permanent supportive housing projects serving chronically homeless individuals and families, with priority on serving those with the longest histories of homelessness.

•Continuums of Care are required to rank all new projects applying for grant funds.

•New projects requesting funds for acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction are only eligible for a minimum of 3-year grant terms initially.

•Recipients will be required to draw project funds, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis if funded in the FY2012 CoC program competition.

A MANDATORY webinar conference for all renewal applicants will be held at 9:00am on Thursday, November 29, 2012 by the Coalition for the Homeless Houston/Harris County. Agency attendance is required in order to be eligible to apply.

A MANDATORY Conference for new applicants will be held between 2:oopm – 4:00pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Coalition for the Homeless, 600 Jefferson, St, Houston, TX, 1st Floor Conference Room.

If you need additional information or would like to attend either conference, please contact Pamela Wyatt at pwyatt@homelesshouston.org or Thuan V. Huynh at thuynh@homelesshouston.org.

Please visit the Coalition for the Homeless web site at www.homelesshouston.org

On Monday, December 3, 2012, there will be held, during the City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City of Missouri City City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, a public hearing relating to designating Reinvestment Zone No. 11 for tax abatement purposes. The proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 11 is an approximate 7.5 acre tract of land and located in a portion of Reserve 23 and Reserve 24 in Block 3 of Lakeview Business Park, a recorded subdivision within the City of Missouri City, Ft. Bend Texas in the vicinity of Fondren Rd and Buffalo Run, within the City of Missouri City. Any interested person is entitled to speak and present evidence for or against the designation of Reinvestment Zone No.11.

Snowfest will feature spectacular tree lighting, fireworks A special tree lighting ceremony with colorful fireworks, a raffle for boys’ and girls’ bicycles and visits with Santa are just a few of the highlights of Missouri City’s 29th annual Snowfest Festival on Friday, Dec. 7.

The Festival will be held on Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. in the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy. The following day, Dec. 8, the annual Snowfest Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the corner of Murphy Road and Cartwright Road.

A limited number of food vendors are still needed for the Snowfest Festival. Individuals who would like to participate are asked to e-mail Recreation Specialist Lauren McKinnis at lcarrier@missouricitytx.gov.

Residents who attend the Festival can get in the spirit of the holiday by bringing an unwrapped toy to donate to the Santa’s Exchange Project. The toy drive will provide gifts for thousands of deserving children in Fort Bend County. Each person who donates a toy at the Snowfest Festival will receive an additional ticket for the Bicycle Raffle. Toy donations are also being accepted at the Recreation and Tennis Center at 2701 Cypress Point Dr. The two-mile long Snowfest Parade on Dec. 8 will feature dozens of colorful floats and trailers decorated in holiday themes. Motorists are reminded that Cartwright Road will be closed to traffic beginning at 8 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 11 a.m.

Parade entry forms are available on the City’s website, www. missouricitytx.gov; click on the City Calendar and choose “Snowfest Parade” in the right column.

For more information, call Kyle Frye at 281-403-8635.

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Stafford High School football team in playoffs

Spartan linebacker Adrian Seales was awarded Memorial Hermann Athlete of the Week

Fort Bend Rotary presents Humanitarian of the year award The annual Humanitarian of the Year Event, sponsored by the Fort Bend Rotary Club and honoring Carole and Bob Brown, will be held on December 4, 2012.

Bob Brown, the founder of Sugarland Telephone Company and Carole Brown have dedicated themselves for years to community service in Fort Bend County. We invite you, friends, business leaders and members of the community to join together in recognizing them.

Volunteerism and service are important to the members of the Fort Bend Rotary, and they demonstrate these beliefs in giving their time and support to charitable organizations both in the states and abroad.

Recipients of the rotary’s support include Shared Dreams, Fort Bend ARC, Asians Against Domestic Abuse, Fort Bend Family Health Center, Sugar Land AARP, Helping Hands, Sugar Land’s Halloween Boo Bash, Fort Bend Meals on Wheels, Bio Medical Training Program in Haiti and Shri Mahaganapati Charity Hospital in India.

In addition, Rotary contributes to the Academic Excellence Program with FBISD and sponsors the Interact Club at Kempner High School.

Scholarships to college bound students are awarded yearly.

The Humanitarian Event of the Year will be held at Safari Texas on December 4, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. The dress code is business attire.

Following dinner, high points of the evening will be remarks by Bob Brown and a live auction with Jeff Council serving as our auctioneer.

Come join us in honoring Carole and Bob Brown and in engaging with friends, savoring good food, and having a grand and memorable evening.

Individual tickets are $100 and sponsorship opportunities start at $1000 through $2500.

Fort Bend Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. for dinner at Sugar Creek Country Club.

For more information call Sunny Sharma at 713-504 2343 or Dee Koch at 713 408 6577.

For the first time in Stafford High School’s 30 year history, the football team is advancing in the playoffs. Outscoring Houston Jack Yates High School 42-20 last Friday in bi-district play, Stafford moves into the 3A Regional bracket to play the Silsbee Tigers.

The Spartans-Tigers contest is slated for this Friday, November 23rd at Turner Stadium in Humble. Game time is 1 p.m. and all tickets are $5.

Leading the win against the Jack Yates Lions was the Spartans’ phenomenal Junior running back Adrian Seales. Seales rushed for 436 yards on 30 carries and scored five touchdowns against the Lions.

Following the win, Stafford Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Lance Hindt said “Yates has a long history of playoff success and our team rose to the occasion and came away victorious. We are very proud of our students’ and staffs’ accomplishments.”

Entering the playoffs only three times in its entire existence prior to last Friday, the Spartans’ football team previously failed to advance out of the first round of playoff competition.

The last time a Stafford High School football team was a playoff contender was 1995.

With approximately 950 students in grades 9-12 attending Stafford High School, the school prides itself in preparing students for college and careers while providing multiple opportunities for involvement in fine arts and athletic programs. For additional information concerning Stafford High School or Stafford Municipal School District, go to www.staffordmsd.org.

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SW59 Sunrise Rotary held its second annual gala to honor our military and first responders at The Marriott Hotel, Sugar Land on Nov. 9. This gala night was a great success for all with the guest speaker Lt. Col. Oliver North. Several hundred people attended the event and the club raised more money this year than at last year’s program. All of the profit raised will be distributed to military and first responder organizations within the Fort Bend area. You may, if you wish, still contribute to the fund by going on line to www.honoringamericanheroes.com . It is the intention to each year honor these men and women who put their lives on the line every day to give us the freedom that we have in this country. The gala was supported in part by our elected officials and organizations in the area, to which we say thank you, and to all those who turned up to enjoy the evening.

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