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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

Legislators to tackle Harvey projects, school finance; Cash reserves at $12 bn

the new speaker and Lt. Governor, would reach a compromise.

It is hoped that if the school funding problem is addressed, the revenue cap issue may recede into the background.

Jeff Wiley, president of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, outlined the EDC’s pro-business, progrowth priorities, saying “Do no harm: Show restraint and limit legislation whenever possible to the fiscal and administrative matters related to state governance; avoid mandates on local governments, especially avoid unfunded mandates.”

The EDC is opposed to any additional property tax and revenue cap legislation.

The EDC supports comprehensive school finance reform that increases state funding for public education to levels greater or equal to 50 percent of public education costs and develop a permanent funding source for the state share of public education.

Conference delegates paid rich compliments to County Judge Bob Hebert and lauded his contributions to the county in his 16 years in office.

Hebert, in his remarks,noted that the county has come far ahead in the last 16 years and hoped the county will be in a better shape after his successor KP George assumes office.

George and the newly elected Pct. 4 commissioner Ken DeMerchant attended the conference.

Hebert said he was encouraged by the county judge-elect’s assurance about continuity in the administration. Hebert gave a sort of consolation to the delegates saying his absence would not hurt the county seriously. He named the incumbent commissioners Vincent Morales, Grady Prestage and Andy Meyers and said they did all the heavy lifting, while he was a spokesman for the county.

The county is good hands, Hebert said,

Marvin Marcell, left, moderates the panel discussion at the Fort Bend County Legislative Conference on Nov. 14. State Reps. John Zerwas, left, Rick Miller and Phil Stephenson.

This fix to the school finances may help address the property tax burden on tax payers.

The legislators also assured that school safety would receive funding. The state is likely to leave the details of spending to the local schools.

Other issues like performance grades, inadequate funds for Pre-K education and diversion of funds to charter schools, were raised.

State Senators Lois Kolkhorst and Boris Miles.

Property tax reform also

By SESHADRI KUMAR the U.S. and 10th largest in the figured in the discussion, with the “Harvey, Harvey, Harvey.” world, ahead of countries like recognition that school property This will be among the top South Korea, Canada and Russia. tax was the big chunk of the tax three issues to be addressed The state’s “Rainy Day Find” bill. at the upcoming 86th Texas or cash reserves is $11.85 billion, While the governor continues Legislature, beginning Jan. 8, the highest ever, Hegar said. to advocate for more stringent 2019, quipped State Sen. Lois And legislators eye this fund revenue cap, mayors and county Kolkhorst, suggesting funding balance for bridging the budget elected officials continued their for future flood control projects is shortfall. strong opposition to any revenue a top priority for her constituents.

Added to the good economic cap.

Then followed State Sen. news is the impending election Revenue cap would require Boris Miles, a Democrat, also of State Rep. Dennis Bonnen as cities and counties to seek voter representing Fort Bend County, the next speaker, ending political approval to raise the property tax who pointed out school finance uncertainty. by 4 percent. Previously, Senate as his top priority.

Unlike in the past, Texas proposed a 4 percent cap and the Others in the Fort Bend House and Senate are expected to House a 6 percent cap, but neither delegation, State Reps. Rick have a better relationship, as Lt. could reconcile the difference.

Miller, John Zerwas and Phil Gov. Dan Patrick and Bonnen are In this context, area mayors Stephenson, all concurred with said to be on good terms. highly critical of Governor Greg their Senate counterparts and said The legislative conference Abbott and Lt. Governor Patrick, the 2019 legislature will have to is a platform for the Fort Bend urged them not to interfere with tackle Harvey funding and school County elected officials to the local governments and mind finance. present their wish list to the state the state business.

With the continuing deficit legislators.

With the former speaker and for Medicare, estimated to Attorney Joe B. Allen,retired Lt. Governor at loggerheads over be $2.5 billion and Harvey partner of the law firm Allen, the issue, it remains to be seen if related funding to be about $1 Boon, Humphries and Robinson, billion, budget writers will be presented a proposal on flood facing a formidable challenge, mitigation. the legislators told the Fort Allen suggested the Bend County 2018 Legislative establishment of a “Flood Conference, hosted by Fort Bend Mitigation Fund” at the Texas County Judger Bob Hebert and Water Development Board, with conducted by the Greater Fort a one time transfer of $3 billion Bend Economic Development from the Economic Stabilization Council at Hyatt Lost Pines Fund, also known as Rainy Day Resort in Bastrop, near Austin on Fund.

Nov. 14 and 15.

All political subdivisions County commissioners, city in the state with flood control mayors, school board trustees, mitigation authority can school superintendents, comm- participate with a 25 per cent unity college and university local match and the state should representatives, and members provide grants, not loans, he said. of EDC were among the invited The legislators, while participants in the conference, welcoming the idea, cautioned held once in two years, ahead of that legislators from north Texas the upcoming legislative session. and west Texas have to be Adding a silver lining to the convinced of this program. usually dark budget forecast, The school districts panel Beacon Award-Winning ICU team Texas State Comptroller Glenn called for adequate funding The American Association of outcomes and align practices Hegar gave an optimistic forecast from the state for education Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), with AACN’s six Healthy Work that the available revenue for the as stipulated in the Texas recently recognized the Medical Environment Standards. Units budget will be about $2.5 billion Constitution.

ICU Department at Houston that achieve this three-year, more than the last biennium, The existing funding formula, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital three-level award with gold, thanks to the booming economy established in 2006 accounted for with the silver-level Beacon silver or bronze designations and higher than expected sales 50 per cent of the funding from meet national criteria consistent Award for Excellence, making tax collection. the state and the other 50 percent with Magnet® Recognition, both ICUs the only Beacon The state’s unemployment is at from the local school property the Malcolm Baldrige National critical care units in Fort Bend a record low and the state added tax.

Quality Award and the National County.

406,000 jobs in the last four As the school district collected Quality Healthcare Award.

The Beacon Award for months. more local revenue, the state AACN President Lisa Riggs, Excellence — a signifi cant The oil and gas sector is doing reduced its share and now MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN-CSC, milestone on the path to very well in Texas, though the contributes only 38 percent. applauds the commitment of exceptional patient care and information sector lost about The consensus among the the interprofessional team in healthy work environments — 600,000 jobs, Hegar said. legislators was that the school the Medical ICU at Houston recognizes unit caregivers who The $1.7 trillion Texas funding formula should be Methodist Sugar Land for successfully improve patient economy is the second largest in restored to the 50:50 level.

National Adoption Day: Fort Bend County Courts finalize 18 adoptions

Theresa Egly hugs daughter Sophie at Fort Bend County National Adoption Day Celebration. Sophie was one of 18 children who were adopted at the Fort Bend County Courthouse during Friday morning’s superhero themed celebration.

Fort Bend County’s District Court Judges Ron Pope, Brenda Mullinix, and David Perwin finalized 18 adoptions on Friday in celebration of National Adoption Day. An additional ten children were adopted out of the foster care system earlier this year. The Fort Bend County 328th, 387th, and 505th 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 is always 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. It is wonderful to see them all settled in loving homes. In August of 2017, there were 29,954 children in foster care in the state of Texas and 8,055 were free for adoption.”

Here in Fort Bend County, the District Courts, Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) and its partner agencies: Texas Department of Family Protective Services, Fort Bend Bar Association, Fort Bend County Child Welfare Board, Fort Bend County Attorney’s Office, Fort Bend Lawyers Care, the Fort Bend Court Team for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers, H.E.B., Bikers Against Child Abuse and the Rosenberg Exchange Club worked together to celebrate the joys of adoption and encourage more families and individuals to give children permanent homes through adoption.

Southern Ice Cream, Twist It Up Balloons, Marble Slab, Chickfil-A, and Alyssa Villegas Dance Team all donated items to help with the event.

ICU at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital gets Beacon Award for Excellence

working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence. These dedicated health care professionals join other members of our exceptional community of nurses, who set the standard for optimal patient care.

“The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in stellar units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes patient outcomes.

Units that receive this national recognition serve as role models

to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care,” she explains.

The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies an effective and systematic approach to achieve optimal patient care by meeting the following evidence-based criteria: •Leadership Structures and Systems •Appropriate Staffing and Staff Engagement •Effective Communication, Knowledge Management, and Learning and Development •Evidence-Based Practices and Processes •Outcome Measurement “Having been awarded the silver-level Beacon Award of Nursing Excellence is a true testament to the level of dedication and focus the unit has in providing exceptional patient care.

It is a very significant milestone for the unit, especially since the Medical ICU only opened Feb. 2016,” said Charlene Manzano, nurse manager of the Medical ICU. “It is a team achievement as the award is a validation of what the nurses, in collaboration of the other members of the ICU interprofessional team, do at the bedside and I am truly honored and proud to work with such a wonderful team.”

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NEWS

Sweet Jamboree celebrations at Sugar Land Heritage Museum

•Inspiration Stage Productions: In celebration of the holidays, enjoy two Inspiration Stage featured seasonal performances from their latest productions, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.â€? and “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.â€? The event time is 1:15 p.m. for the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. performance and 2:30 p.m. for the Fiddler on the Roof Jr. •Sweet Science: Explore

the “scents of Christmasâ€? and density with the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. •Sweetened History: Travel back in time with our friends from the George Ranch and Fort Bend Museum, and learn about the meaning of Christmas and how to make handdipped candles and Dresdenstyle Victorian ornaments and cards.

WHERE: Sugar Land Heri-

tage Museum and Visitor Center, 198 Kempner Street, Building B – 2nd Floor HOURS/COST: •Event Hours: Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. •Visitor Center Hours: Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. •Admission: Free •For more information, visit www.VisitSugarLandTX.com or call (281) 275-2045.

Texas Bar Foundation awards local Autism Advocates $10,000

Assistant to the City Manager Daphne McKinney left, and Parks and Recreation Administrative Manager Tanya Kveton at Sugar Land’s Heritage Museum and Visitor Center. •Crafts & Games: Have fun Visit Sugar Land is gear- sweetest city in Texas and join ing up for the holidays, and us for this holiday celebration. and be crafty at booths with activities such as DIY candy SPECIAL EVENTS: you’re invited to come unwrap •Sugar Land Skeeters Fun: cane reindeer, ring toss chalthe holiday magic and spread cheer at our “Sweet Jambo- Get artsy, color away with lenge, mosaic artwork, cupreeâ€? one-day event at the Sug- Swatson themed-pages, try cake decorating, mini DIY ar Land Heritage Museum and your luck at the prize wheel board making, Christmas card and snap away with the Sugar designing, letters to Santa, Visitor Center.

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Members of the Crisis Intervention Team unit; a highly specialized, trained team within the Fort Bend County Sheri’s OďŹƒce. Recently the members were recognized with the National Association of County’s achievement award for the innovative Crisis Intervention Program.

The Texas Bar Foundation recently awarded the local nonproďŹ t and autism advocacy group, Hope For Three, a $10,000 grant. The award will allow the organization to continue training law enforcement from the Greater Houston area on the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.

Hope For Three serves as the exclusive autism educator for the Fort Bend County Sheri’s Department, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. The CIT program educates ďŹ rst responders on engagement strategies and intervention techniques to diffuse crisis situations for individuals with autism and or those aected by mental illness. “Police are trained to respond to a crisis with a certain protocol, but this protocol may not always be the best way to interact with individuals with autism,â€? said Lieutenant Scott

Soland, CIT Trainer.

Since 2014, over 1,200 ofďŹ cers in Fort Bend, Harris and surrounding counties have received training through CIT. “We’re honored to partner with the Texas Bar Foundation and the Fort Bend County Sheri’s OďŹƒce,â€? said Darla Farmer, Hope For Three Executive Director. “This funding will provide opportunities to expand our program and attend, as a guest speaker, the 2019 CIT State Conference in Padre Island, next May.â€?

Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $19 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitablyfunded bar foundation. If you would like to schedule a presentation in your area, contact Darla Farmer, 281-245-0640.

For information on resources, or how you can be the dierence through volunteering or philanthropic support, visit www.hopeforthree.org

Holiday food drive

Sugar Land’s Ashley HomeStore is accepting donations of nutritious, non-perishable foods November 23 through December 7 for those in need as part of ABC13’s Share Your Holidays Food Drive. Donations of canned goods can be dropped o at Ashley HomeStore, 16762 Highway 59 South, where they will be delivered to the Houston Food Bank for distribution to its network of nearly 600 hunger relief charities in 18 southeast Texas counties. Items most requested include canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, canned beans, canned fruits, canned tuna, salmon and chicken. Whole grain pasta, brown rice, peanut butter, granola bars and breakfast bars are also among the mostneeded items. For the safety of others, opened items, those with expired dates and homemade items cannot be accepted. Ashley HomeStore in Sugar Land, (713) 221-4040, is open Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon – 6 p.m.

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NEWS

Walk for a cause

“Toy Trains Through the Ages” : New Exhibit at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum

New temporary exhibit, Toy Trains through the Ages, opened to the public on Nov. 17. The exhibit will remain up for six months (through April 2019) Toy Trains through the Ages will feature the trains of Ives, Lionel, American Flyer, and Marx, and will outline the history of these companies.

A Post-War era ‘All Aboard!’ American Flyer train layout will be in operation and viewable for visitors to enjoy.

Exhibit is included in general admission.

Since the beginning of the 20th Century, the toy trains of Ives, Lionel, American Flyer, and Marx have become a tradition among American

families. Each of these companies have a unique history and have contributed much to the development and continuance of the toy train tradition. Whether windup or electric, these trains were often enjoyed around a Christmas tree and by a cozy fire when family and friends gathered for the holiday season.

The Rosenberg Railroad Museum seeks to commemorate this Christmas train tradition through the opening of a new temporary exhibit, Toy Trains through the Ages.

During this time, visitors are invited to: - view an operational ‘All Aboard!’

American Flyer layout dating from the 1950s, -read an engaging history of some of the most loved toy train manufacturers, -enjoy the variety of toy trains on display, all of which date from the 1910s to the 1950s, The temporary exhibit is included in general admission which is: $5 for children ages 2-14, $6 for seniors/military/ first responders, and $7.50 for adults.

It will be available during regular operating hours which are: Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m-5 p.m, and Sun. 1-5 p.m.

The museum is located at 1921 Ave. F in historic downtown Rosenberg.

MCPD probes Caller ID spoofing scam The Missouri City Police Department is investigating a complaint from a resident who received a suspicious call from an individual demanding payment for an outstanding warrant.

Officials are closely tracking the case as the resident’s caller

ID shows the incoming line as 281.403.8700, which is the City’s non-emergency Police phone number.

All warrant cases in Missouri City are handled through Municipal Court and no requests are made through the Police Department.

Rosenberg Police Department ‘Beards It Up’ for Pediatric Cancer Research Rosenberg Police Chief Jonathan White is inviting the public to join the Rosenberg Police Team as they “Beard It Up” for Pediatric Cancer Research. For the month of November, Chief White has authorized police employees who donate to the cause, to grow facial hair past the ¼” maximum length normally allowed.

Now, Chief White is asking for your help and support by joining the Rosenberg Police Team and donating to the cause.

One in 330 children in the U.S. will develop cancer by age 20, and on average, 15,500 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. ‘The Cure Starts Now’ is at the forefront of research and funding to find a cure, focusing on one of the deadliest forms of cancer, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Every little bit helps and all donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

The Rosenberg Police Department, along with the Rosenberg Police Officers Association, is challenging you to a best beard contest to help us raise money and awareness for The Cure Starts Now. The contest is open to all citizens who donate under the Rosenberg Police Team and submit their photos by December 26, 2018. The contest will take place on December 28, 2018.

How to Participate: Step 1: Donate to the cause! Go online to enter your donation and learn more about the organization: t h e c u r e s t a r t s n o w. s a l s a l a b s . o r g / b e a r d - i t - u p / p / rosenbergpolicedepartment Step 2: Cultivate a fantastic beard.

Ladies: if your beard-growing skills aren’t up-to-snuff, you can still participate by making a donation and coloring your hair for Color for the Cure Step 3: Put your beard to the test. Submit a photo (jpg, png, or pdf) of your amazing beard-age to the Rosenberg Police Department by going online to: rosenbergtx.gov/bearditup For questions call 832-595-3710 or visit the Rosenberg Police Department on Facebook and the City website.

Live music by talented local musicians will be featured at Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Winter Fest,” which will take place at George Memorial Library on Saturday, December 8, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays with refreshments, family activities, and festive holiday music performed by the Second Street Brass Ensemble during this fun open-house event. The event will also feature a Holiday Market with festive crafts created by library staff. Proceeds from the sale of these items go toward the Friends of the George Memorial Library. The funds help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at George Memorial Library.

In the event other citizens receive a similar spoof, they are urged to verify the authenticity of the request by directly dialing MCPD at 281.403.8700 or Municipal Court at 281.403.8669.

Staff inspected the City phone system and there are no issues with its operation.

The investigation is ongoing and there are no further details available at this time.

By JADEN THOMPSON & KAITLYN CAO It’s the 6th leading cause of death in America, and a disease lacking preventative medicine or a cure. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and it negatively affects memory, thought, and behavior in daily life.

As it gradually worsens over time, what began as minor memory loss for a patient in the early stages of the illness, often becomes an inability to carry out a basic conversation or even respond to their environment. In fact, some people living with Alzheimer’s lose the ability to speak or even make facial expressions.

Alzheimer’s is a powerful disease, one that can flip people’s lives upside down.

However, we are not powerless against it.

Numerous organizations are working fervently to raise awareness and funds in the quest to find a cure.

In order to find out more about the fight against Alzheimer’s, I along with fellow Dulles High School Student, Kaitlyn Cao, volunteered at a local Walk To End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 27th. With cameras in hand, we attempted to discover what was fuelling our fellow volunteers and participants.

As November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to join in the fight for a cure. Finding a local awareness walk near you is a fantastic way to help bring attention and funding to the cure.

Monetary donations are

crucial to maintaining m e d i c a l research, but participating in clinical trials or merely bringing attention to the issue in your local community can have a significant effect.

The personal impact that Alzheimer ’s is having on people is hard to comprehend b e c a u s e

Cathy Navel

statistics don’t tell the full story as well as the very people that they represent.

Another participant in the walk said: “I’m walking in memory of my dad, Percy Ray Carter, who passed away in October of 2008, my mother, who just recently passed in July of this year, and also my favorite country and western musician, Glenn Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and did a documentary called “I’ll be me”. So I’m walking in memory of my loved ones and in support of everybody else that is touched by this horrendous disease. I want to do my part and hopefully, someday soon, there’ll be a first survivor.”

“My name is Cathy Navel, and I’m walking for my mother in Law, Johanna Navel. She came down with Alzheimer’s several years ago. She grew up in Buffalo,

New York, but one year when she came down for Christmas we knew something was the matter.

“We took her to the doctor and she lived with us for a while and then after that we decided she needed to stay in Sugar Land because our area has so many resources for Alzheimer’s, and up where she lives they don’t.

So now she lives in Silverado Memory Care, which is in old Sugar Land.

“The person who set up the Alzheimer’s walk is my son’s girlfriend. Her name is Taylor, and she did all of this for my son’s grandmother, my mother in law, and it was a huge success today.

“The weather was beautiful and I’ve never seen so many wonderful people working together for such an amazing cause, and we will find a cure!”

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

Data Control Codes 5700 5800 5900 5020

Revenues Local, intermediate, and out-of-state State program revenues Federal program revenues Total revenues

General Fund

Debt Service Funds

Non-major Governmental Funds

Total Governmental Funds

$ 363,641,297 224,045,425 9,226,988 596,913,710

$ 103,870,364 1,875,418 105,745,782

125,228 2,217,036 2,342,264

$ 15,047,442 7,650,187 38,300,323 60,997,952

$ 482,684,331 233,571,030 49,744,347 765,999,708

351,605,814 7,353,704 10,597,964 12,174,420 39,656,488 28,190,325 1,531,051 7,388,922 21,615,297 12,490,059 15,716,062 60,249,514 7,538,739 14,914,481 686,178

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408,129 12,008 138,207 6,371,560 31,692 959,656 71,782 40,805,916 2,213,015 9,502,816 -

22,910,004 222,103 2,188,093 1,061,384 443,345 2,270,522 228,005 1,249,214 1,417,461 25,942,933 1,570,904 463,884 61,204 1,077,379

374,923,947 7,587,815 12,786,057 13,374,011 40,099,833 30,460,847 1,759,056 8,638,136 29,404,318 25,974,625 15,020,619 15,787,844 101,519,314 9,812,958 24,417,297 1,763,557

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50,698,393 41,272,170 741,812

721,603

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50,698,393 41,272,170 1,463,415

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146,735,447

-

146,735,447

454,000 2,845,274 595,008,292

92,712,375

207,971,831

320,900 61,427,335

774,900 2,845,274 957,119,833

Capital Projects $

0093 0099 6030

Expenditures Current: Instruction Instructional resources and media services Curriculum and instructional staff development Instructional leadership School leadership Guidance, counseling, & evaluation services Social work services Health services Student transportation Food services Extracurricular activities General administration Facilities maintenance and operations Security and monitoring services Data processing services Community services Debt Service: Principal on long-term debt Interest on long-term debt Bond issuance costs and fees Capital Outlay: Facilities acquisition and construction Intergovernmental: Payments related to shared services arrangement Payments to tax appraisal district Total Expenditures

1100

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures

1,905,418

13,033,407

(205,629,567)

7911 7911 7912 7915 7916 8911 8949 7080

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Refunding bonds issued Issuance of capital related debt Sale of real or personal property Transfers in Premium or discount on issuance of bonds Transfers out Payment to bond refunding escrow agent Total other financing sources and uses

119,375 1,500,000 (732,817) 886,558

33,155,000 (7,000,000) (33,155,000) (7,000,000)

84,330,000 7,732,817 8,414,910 100,477,727

2,791,976

6,033,407

(105,151,840)

59,006,621 65,040,028

33,669,372 $ (71,482,468)

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Net change in fund balances Fund Balances - Beginning Fund Balances - Ending

182,463,050 $ 185,255,026

$

(429,383) (429,383) $

8,798,820 8,369,437

(191,120,125) 33,155,000 84,330,000 119,375 9,232,817 8,414,910 (7,732,817) (33,155,000) 94,364,285 (96,755,840) 283,937,863 $ 187,182,023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at the City Council Chambers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request for Newpoint Estates Section 3 Partial Replat No 1 to create 2 single family residential lots.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located within Newpoint Estates Section 3. Newpoint Estates is a residential subdivision located south and west of the intersection of Darby Lane and Highway 6, south of the Creekmont residential subdivision and north McKeever Road.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site is described as being Block 2, Lot 6 of Newpoint Estates Section 3 as recorded in slide numbers 1321/B, 1232/A&B, and 1233A, plat records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE: § 212.015.(c) If the proposed replat requires a variance and is protested in accordance with this subsection, the proposed replat must receive, in order to be approved, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members present of the municipal planning commission or governing body, or both. For a legal protest, written instruments signed by the owners of at least 20 percent of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area covered by the proposed replat and extending 200 feet from that area, but within the original subdivision, must be filed with the municipal planning commission or governing body, or both, prior to the close of the public hearing.

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

FIRST COLONY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of First Colony Levee Improvement District (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;?) at a meeting held on November 9, 2018, adopted (1) an Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way containing certain rules and regulations regarding the use of District owned or controlled rights-of-way or easements upon which such improvements are located; and (2) a Stormwater Guidance Manual containing rules and regulations related to the proper use and maintenance of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storm sewer system, including prohibitions on illicit discharges, pollutant discharges from construction sites, and pollutant discharges from post-construction sites.

Violation of any of the rules contained in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormwater Guidance Manual is considered a violation of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way and will subject the violator to penalties as outlined in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormwater Guidance Manual or Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way, including a fine of up to $10,000 per breach and/ or day, payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation, and civil and criminal legal action. A copy of the Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way and the Stormwater Guidance Manual are on file at the principal office of the District, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, where they may be read in full. /s/Scott Jacobson President, Board of Directors FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 149 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 149 (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;?), at a meeting held on October 22, 2018, adopted a Stormwater Guidance Manual providing rules and regulations for compliance with the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormwater Management Program by all of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stormwater system users. The purpose of the rules and regulations is to reduce the discharge of pollutants to protect water quality, pursuant to the Clean Water Act and the Texas Water Code.

Violation of any provision contained in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormwater Guidance Manual may subject the violator to charges, fees, penalties, termination of water and sewer service, and/or payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation.

The Board of Directors of the District, at a meeting held on October 22, 2018, also adopted an Amended Rate Order (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orderâ&#x20AC;?), providing rules and regulations for connection to the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water, sewer, and drainage system as well as charges for these services. Violation of any of the rules contained in the Order will subject the violator to penalties, which include a fine of up to $10,000 per breach/day, disconnection of water and sewer service, payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation, and civil and criminal legal action.

Copies of the Stormwater Guidance Manual and Order are on file at the principal office of the District, The Muller Law Group, PLLC, 202 Century Square Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, where it may be read in full. /s/ Susan Winters President, Board of Directors FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 10 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;?) at a meeting held on October 25, 2018, adopted (1) an Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way containing certain rules and regulations regarding the use of District owned or controlled rights-ofway or easements upon which such improvements are located; and (2) a Stormwater Guidance Manual containing rules and regulations related to the proper use and maintenance of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storm sewer system, including prohibitions on illicit discharges, pollutant discharges from construction sites, and pollutant discharges from post-construction sites.

Violation of any of the rules contained in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormwater Guidance Manual is considered a violation of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way and will subject the violator to penalties as outlined in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stormwater Guidance Manual or Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way, including a fine of up to $10,000 per breach and/ or day, payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation, and civil and criminal legal action. A copy of the Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of District Rights-of-Way and the Stormwater Guidance Manual are on file at the principal office of the District, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, where they may be read in full. /s/Don Burns President, Board of Directors

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iStage Fiddler Tevye and his daughters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Daughters Hodel (Maddy Marlowe), Bielke (Megan Marlowe), Tzeitel (Reese Warren), Chava (Alexandra Champion) and Schprintze (Gentry Claire Lumpkin) surround Tevye (Evan Blackwell) and Golde (Abigail Cooney).

Sugar Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national award-winning community theatre, Inspiration Stage, oďŹ&#x20AC;ers two family-friendly shows for the holidays at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr. In cooperation with and at the special invitation of iTheatrics and Music Theatre International (MTI), Inspiration Stage will cooperatively develop, produce, and present the junior adaptation of the musical version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR., Inspiration Stageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second pilot production of the season. iTheatrics adapts main stage Broadway musicals so they can be performed by kids in school and after-school settings.

They create these adaptations for a distinguished list of clients, including MTI, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading theatrical licensing agencies. Through the pilot process, the new Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer JR. adaptation will eventually be available for all theatres to license in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled to have been chosen to pilot a second iTheatrics/MTI show this season, after our successful Matilda JR. pilot production in October,â&#x20AC;? says Mandy Seymore-Sensat, Inspiration Stageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge honor and a lot of fun to get to pilot this fast-moving, fun, musical presentation of a holiday classic.â&#x20AC;?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. oďŹ&#x20AC;ers eight shows over two weekends, Nov. 30 - Dec. 9. The title role has been double cast with 10-year-old Holden Hagelberger appearing in half the shows, and 11-year-old Jaxon Daniel in the other half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited to play Rudolph in this pilot production because I love the story of Rudolph and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to bring him to life onstage,â&#x20AC;? says Hagelberger, an Avalon at Riverstone resident and Austin Parkway Elementary ďŹ fth grader performing in his thirteenth Inspiration Stage show.

Daniel, a Heritage Colony resident and also a ďŹ fth grader at Austin Parkway Elementary, is relatively new to theatre, having performed in ďŹ ve Inspiration Stage productions since beginning theatre less than a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudolph is one of my favorite characters, in one of my favorite Christmas TV shows, so I am very excited about this role,â&#x20AC;? Daniel says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inspiration Stage is fun and you get to meet new friends. I like to sing, act, and dance and the directors there teach you and care for you.â&#x20AC;?

The musical has all of the favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you diďŹ&#x20AC;erent can be what makes you special, and it speaks to the misďŹ t in all of us. The new junior musical is based on the animated television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the stage production directed and conceived by JeďŹ&#x20AC; Frank and First Stage.

Sienna Plantationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abby Deloney, 11, a sixth grader at Thornton Middle School, is one of the young actors cast as Clarice. (The role was double-cast with Pecan Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ashley Gilberg.) She is excited to be in her ďŹ fth Inspiration Stage production. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited about being in this pilot production surrounded by my friends and amazing directors,â&#x20AC;? Deloney says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is even more exciting that I was chosen to play Clarice because Rudolph is one of my favorite classic Christmas shows!

It is so fun to be in the musical version of a show I have grown up watching every Christmas.â&#x20AC;?

In an exciting month, you can also see Inspiration Stageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take on the classic musical theatre show, Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. with four shows Dec. 14 - 16. Based on the award-winning, iconic Broadway classic, this universal drama is a true musical theatre tradition, including classics like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Matchmaker,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunrise, Sunset,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I Were a Rich Man.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honored to direct this beloved classic with a unique cast that represents the immense cultural diversity in Fort Bend County. Fiddler is a story of a people ďŹ nding their way in a dynamic world that constantly challenges their beliefs and values.

Though set over 100 years ago, the musical is timeless in its themes of family, tradition, and change,â&#x20AC;? says Sarah Patterson, the musicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director and music director.

A Ridge Point High School junior in Sienna Plantation, 16-year-old Evan Blackwell is excited to be playing Tevye.

With 13 Inspiration Stage shows and four Ridge Point High School productions, under his belt, Blackwell ďŹ nds something exciting and new in every show he does.

For tickets and more information, visit http://inspirationstage.com/shows/.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CAUSE NO. 18-CPR-032196 Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Cheryl Lyn Kester, Deceased were issued on October 30, 2018 in Cause No. 18-CPR032196, pending in County Court at Law No. 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas to Jeffrey Michael Kester, 3806 Outback Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469.

Claims may be mailed to the Executor in care of Kimberly D. Moss, 3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 100, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

All persons having claims against this estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

If you have a secured claim against the estate, you must present your claim to the Executor at the address listed above.

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AUTOMOBILE: Volkswagen Golf R

By BARBRA FULENWIDER Since 2015, the Golf R has set a high bar for performance, comfort and style in the U.S. sport compact segment. Every model year, Volkswagen brings significant upgrades to the Golf R. For this year the Golf R is available in one trim—Golf R with DCC and Navigation.

A new special color program is available that includes 40 custom order colors and a Black Wheel package that features 19-inch gloss-black aluminum-alloy wheels and can also be yours.

The best part is the Golf R is powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection 2.0-liter engine that puts out 288 hp at 5,500 rpm with premium fuel. Maximum torque is 280 lb-ft and available from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. The cylinder head (together with exhaust valves, valve seats, and springs), pistons, high-pressure injection system, and turbocharger were either modified or redesigned.

Pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R with DCC and Navigation and a seven-speed automatic transmission starts at $40,885. The destination charge for all Golf R models is an additional $895.

Numerous unique exterior elements now on the 2019 flagship Golf R are a bumper design with large air inlets and a modified radiator grille that sports an “R” logo. There are LED daytime running lamps and an adaptive frontlighting system that turns the beams with the car’s steering inputs for improved visibility.

From the side Volkswagen aficionados can admire the 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels shod with 225/40 or 235/35 summer performance tires, black calipers, body-colored side skirts, “R” badges on the front fenders, and black painted door mirror caps. At the rear are LED taillights, an “R” design diffuser, four chrome tailpipes, and an “R” logo on the hatch.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan to re-name Owens Road to John Sharp Drive, from the limits of Harlem Road to FM 1464, Precinct 4.

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

Submitted by,

Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Inside, the most powerful Golf is equipped with front sport seats with 12-way power adjustment for the driver and leather seating surfaces. A flatbottom, leather-wrapped sport steering wheel integrates a chrome “R” logo on its lower cross bar, along with contrast stitching. The doorsill kick plates, pedals, and foot support have a stainless-steel look.

Additional standard features include keyless access with push-button start, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient lighting in the door trim panels.

All Golf R models are equipped with a glass-covered 8.0-inch media system with navigation and a capacitive touchscreen display. It offers one USB port, Bluetooth technology for compatible devices, SD card, JPEG viewer, Sirius XM radio for a three month trial period, and HD Radio. It also has the ability to send and receive SMS text messages with Bluetooth with compatible phones and pair two phones simultaneously.

Volkswagen has Car-Net connectivity system that allows smartphone integration via apps to have CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. VW owners can access their car remotely and it also includes automatic crash notification, manual emergency call, roadside assistance and vehicle location and stolen vehicle location assistance.

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

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

Public Encouraged to Attend.

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

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

FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 19 (“District”), at a meeting held on October 19, 2018, adopted a Stormwater Guidance Manual providing rules and regulations for compliance with the District’s Stormwater Management Program by all of the District’s stormwater system users.

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

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

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

Golf R models with the seven-speed automatic also feature a stop-start system to help save fuel in idle conditions.

The motor restarts when the driver touches the accelerator.

Miles per gallon for the Golf R are 25 on average with 22 mph in city driving and 29 mph on the highway.

All Golf R models are equipped with an all-wheeldrive system which activates before wheel spin occurs. Up front the brakes are 13.4-inch diameter vented discs that are 1.2 inches thick and the rear rotors are 12.2 by 0.9 inches.

The single pistons are 2.4 inches in diameter and are 1.7 inches at the back.

The driving mode selections are Normal, Individual, Eco, and Race. Race mode is intended for high-speed track driving, engine response and the shift points of the transmission are configured to be

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

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

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

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated OCT 11, 2018, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 458th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against SUSAN STIFFLEMIRE and LANCE STIFFLEMIRE, defendant, in Cause No. 18-DCV-248784 for the sum of THIRTEEN-THOUSAND-– SIX-HUNDRED- THIRTEEEN DOLLARS AND 67/100’s CENTS ($13613.67), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 22ND day of OCT, 2018, at 2:00 PM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of SUSAN STIFFLEMIRE AND LANCE STIFFLEMIRE, defendant(s), towit: LOT 13, IN BLOCK 3 , OF SUTTON FOREST, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1249/B AND 1250/A@B,OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5307 CAMBRIDGE ST SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 and on DEC 4, 2018, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of SUSAN STIFFLEMIRE AND LANCE STIFFLEMIRE, defendant, in and to said property.

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

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

even sportier. The 2019 Golf R is equipped with ESC Sport as standard and is available only on the Golf R. To meet the demands of American drivers, the 2019 Golf R offers standard features that include forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring; blind spot monitor rear traffic alert; adaptive cruise control; lane keeping system (lane assist); park distance control, and high beam control.

The test drive Volkswagen Golf R was a 2018 model that has been much fun to drive thanks to the DOHC 2.0 turbo engine. It is low to the ground and small but good looking inside and out. It’s also a stellar performer. So, take a test drive. You may get enamored and decide to keep one.

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

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

By David Rivera, Deputy November 8,2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By David Rivera, Deputy November 8,2018

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

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

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

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

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

By David Rivera, Deputy November 8,2018

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