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Sugar Land’s Box No. 1: Who owns it? Jay Neal is the Chief Operating
Officer of UH at Sugar Land
University of Houston Provost Paula Short has appointed Jay Neal Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the University of Houston at Sugar Land and the University of Houston at Katy. “I am delighted to offer this position to Dr. Neal,” said Dr. Short. “I am confident he will continue to work with the University and community to advance the shared vision of UH Sugar Land and UH Katy as integral parts of the University of Houston.” The move is effective Jan. 1, 2018. “It is my great privilege to lead the faculty, students, John ‘Punt’ Helmcamp, Pat Helmcamp Boatwright, & Pam Helmcamp Clark and former Executive and staff at UH Sugar Land,” Neal said. “I look forward to Director, Dennis Parmer. continuing the great work of The Sugar Land Heritage connecting with our Fort Bend Foundation has a new mailing County community, business, address! and government leaders that The SLHF is proud to anbegan with Bob McPherson’s nounce its new ‘historic’ mailgreat vision and collaborative ing address, thanks to a generspirit.” ous donation from the W. K. and McPherson was appointed Trudy Helmcamp Family. Interim Associate Provost The Helmcamp Family has a of Academic Affairs and long history in their home town, which began almost 100 years ago when W. K. ‘Boots’ Helmcamp came to Sugar Land as a young boy. Most old timers Governor Greg Abbott apwill remember him as a leader pointed Kristin Tassin, Fort in the banking and insurance Bend ISD Board President and business. Candidate for the Texas Senate In a display of remarkable District 17, to the Continuing foresight, Boots Helmcamp Advisory Committee for SpeW. K. ‘Boots’ Helmcamp in 1955 & Trudy Helmcamp in 1961 claimed Box 1, when it was ofcial Education for a two-year fered to him as a young man in Box 1 until 2016, when they of- mailing address is: Sugar Land term. The seventeen-member 1952. Box 1 was customarily fered their historic mailing ad- Heritage Foundation, Box 1, committee provides guidance reserved for the Post Mistress, dress to the Sugar Land Heritage Sugar Land, Texas 77487. And with respect to special education she offered it to Boots, and he Foundation whish is now ready the foundation thanks Boots and and related services for children accepted. to begin using it. Trudy’s children: John, Pam, with disabilities in Texas. The Helmcamps retained According to Nancy Porter, Now the foundation’s new and Pat. retired Fort Bend ISD Chief
Jay Neal Operations in 2015, while continuing to serve as dean of the UH College of Education. He will return to that post. Neal will be charged with academic and administrative leadership of both UH Sugar Land and UH Katy. That includes outreach to community agencies, government entities, school districts and community colleges. Neal has served as the Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs and Operations at UH Sugar Land since May 2016. He also served as an associate
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professor at the UH Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management where he taught for more than 15 years. UH Sugar Land became an institute of the University of Houston in fall 2016. It is home to the UH College of Nursing, as well as programs from the Colleges of Technology, Education, Social Work, and Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. In the past year, enrollment has increased from 1,645 students to 2,365 students as the academic offerings grew to 10 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. This includes programs unique to UH Sugar Land. Additionally, groundbreaking is expected soon for a new 100,000-squarefoot facility. The University of Houston System purchased 46 acres of land in Katy in 2016 and will break ground on the facility in spring 2018. It will house programs in nursing and engineering, as well as programs from UH-Victoria.
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Communications Officer, Fort Bend ISD has made significant strides in serving children with disabilities over the past few years including increasing the number of students served by more than 24 percent, implementing a co-teach model that allows more children to be educated alongside their peers, and creating a Special Education Parent Advisory Council to increase transparency and allow for more parent involvement
In the list of candidates for 2018 party primary elections, published in these columns last week, incumbent Fort Bend County District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott was incorrectly described as having no opponent in the 2018 general election. Beverly McGrew Walker has filed for the seat as a Democtratic Party nominee.
used for programming such as an animal shelter,” Mayor Allen Owen said. “Both residents and the City have a vested interest in seeing the continued growth and success of our animal services operations, and we look forward to our citizen partnerships growing in kind.” Owen also noted that volunteers are valued and animal populations have always been supported citywide. “When concerns regarding funding of Animal Services first came to light, my fellow Councilmembers and I discussed them at our special meeting with staff. The City has always been supportive of issues pertaining to pets and programs that contribute to animal initiatives,” Owen said. “Our conversation also focused on a current part-time employee request for the shelter and a number of other staffing requests that were made, and not approved, in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget process.” The Public Works Department, which oversees Animal Services, did
not submit a part-time position in its list of priorities. Due to limited budget resources, “there were also a number of citywide projects that were not fully funded, including public safety initiatives, fleet maintenance requests and IT infrastructure updates,” he added. “Our budget was built on City Council’s strategic visioning process that included input from all departments, a citywide survey and citizen engagement.” Snipes continued that “citizen partnerships, through City initiatives like the Municipal Volunteer Program, are essential to the overall success of operations. These strategic alliances help staff to meet its mission of providing outstanding customer service to members of our diverse community—including the City’s pet and animal populations.” He concluded that: “The City’s intent in requesting a state investigation is not punitive but an opportunity to educate both staff and volunteers for the betterment of animals throughout our community.”
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Missouri City launches investigation into animal shelter activities
The city of Missouri City has launched an investigation into an incident at the animal shelter on Dec. 13. In addition to the Dec. 4 Special City Council meeting and the Dec. 13 incident at the Animal Shelter, City officials have been responding to inquiries about Animal Services operations and about the Municipal Volunteer Program. The inquiries involved the storage of prescription medications at the shelter by volunteers. Staff asked a licensed veterinarian to review the medications, and the veterinarian identified several expired medications and several alleged controlled substances, which staff turned over to Public Safety Officials. Included in this were a number of over-the-counter medicines. Law enforcement officers have possession of medications prescribed to individuals who are not municipal volunteers or employees and of alleged controlled substances; all of which were being stored in the shelter. Officials will continue to secure them while the investigation is
ongoing. “In light of this development, the City has contacted the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and requested that an investigator be assigned to conduct a review of policies and procedures at the Animal Shelter,” City officials said. The over-the-counter drugs were released from public safety investigators to staff at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18. Immediately thereafter, staff notified volunteers who have been in contact with the City about the medicines and let them know they would be available for pickup at 4:30 p.m. As of 6:11 p.m., staff had not received a response. “This is a very serious matter and my team is thoroughly reviewing Animal Services Operations and Municipal Volunteer Program policies at this time,” said City Manager Anthony Snipes. “As part of the process, I have instructed the Innovation and Technology Department to implement an Animal shelter software that will allow City staff to track and report animals that en-
ter and leave the shelter, document their welfare and medical requirements, publicize adoptable animals online, manage staff tasks and deal with complaints and licensing. The solution has been purchased and will require personnel to input all inventory and do a complete audit of all current pending items.” Snipes added: “It is in the process of installing additional security coverage throughout the Animal Shelter facility and is also identifying appropriate body-worn solutions for the Animal Control Officers.” Another MVP application policy that the City is reviewing involves the photographing and filming of pets in the shelter. “Staff will be amending the MVP application to make it clear that if an area that is being photographed or filmed is open to the public, that area may continue to be photographed or filmed,” Snipes said. Staff have also begun the process of reviewing current fees in relation to the Animal Shelter, which are below market average. They are reevaluating the
shelter’s fees and are identifying ways the additional funds may be used for staffing and programming in the future. While the investigation is under way, staff has identified a team solution to ensure that when volunteers are on-site, an employee be present in the Animal Shelter. At the Dec. 4 Special Meeting, City Council and staff discussed a part-time employee request for the shelter and a number of other staffing requests that were made, and not approved, earlier this year as part of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget process, which is already six months under way. Following this meeting, staff have received resident inquiries on new programs and initiatives, specifically the Visitor Center, and how the funding for it has been approved. “The Visitor Center and the still un-filled Visitor Center Manager position are funded 100 percent through Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, which the state mandates must be used for tourism initiatives and cannot be
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Oil well blowout continues to spew odorous gas in Missouri City area
KP George files for County Judge
KP George Fort Bend ISD Trustee K.P. George is the Democratic Party nominee for County Judge and he will face incumbent Republican County Judge Bob Hebert in the next November election. George is a Board Certified Financial Planner, father of three beautiful children, husband of a FBISD educator, and an Asian American citizen. “With immense changes in the county, the county must meet the demands of the 21st century and the communities that live here. Fort Bend County residents deserve better emergency preparedness, real fiscal responsibility, and constant community support,” George says. “When neighbors and strangers alike felt the
devastation of Hurricane Harvey, it became clear that Fort Bend County was ill prepared to assist Fort Bend residents.” “After discussions with stakeholders, it is stark as daylight that there are flaws to the county’s response and changes need to be made to better assist the diverse group of Fort Bend residents. “For all Fort Bend County residents, we will fight for stronger emergency systems, total fiscal responsibility, increased government transparency, and constant community engagement and input. “The KP George campaign will focus on giving a voice to the incredible diversity we have in Fort Bend County and fixing the shortcomings of the current county government. “I have decided to continue fighting for the people of my local community, and the issues so dear to them. Today, I reflect on the phenomenal progress you and I have made in advocating for public education, and hope to continue making a difference in your lives. “With the historic turnout of last year in Fort Bend County, I know victory is within sight. I am ready to accept the challenge of representing every single resident, regardless of age, color, or creed.”
Kristin Tassin, with her daughters. Abigail, Sarah, & Hannah.
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Kristin has a 17-year old daughter with Down Syndrome and has been a strong advocate for children with special needs for many years. She founded a nonprofit to serve families of children with disabilities,
started the disability-focused “T21” and “Including You” conferences in Houston for educators, medical professionals and parents, and was a guest lecturer for pediatric interns at Texas Children’s Hospital. “I appreciate Governor Abbott placing his confidence in me and giving me this opportunity to implement real
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An Oil Well Blow Out that occurred on December 6, in Southwest Houston, near Texas Parkway and the Fort Bend County Tollway continues to affect the area neighborhoods as they breathe the odor-filled air. At a press conference organized by State Rep. Ron Reynolds the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas officials gave updates even as they were monitoring the situation. “The Gas Well Blow Out spewed a strong odorous gas, Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) into the air. When an incident of this magnitude occurs, my number one priority is public health safety. “Making sure our residents are informed of exactly what has taken place and that they be updated on the activities surrounding the follow up and cleanup of this unfortunate incident. I will continue to
monitor this urgent matter and work with all the stakeholders so that I can keep my constituents abreast of any changes. The safety of our residents and community is my main focus and concern,” said Reynolds. The Railroad Commission of Texas has primary jurisdiction over oil and gas exploration, production and transportation. The TCEQ has jurisdiction over odors, emissions and some spills associated with these activities. The RRC is overseeing this incident and the Responsible Party is accountable for onsite cleanup for the spill. The TCEQ is responsible for investigating odor complaints from area residents. The TCEQ has received numerous odor complaints and began conducting odor survey investigations on Thursday, Dec 7. To this day they are still monitoring the air and their investigation is ongoing. A TCEQ offiicial said that
during this investigation, when their staff noted odors, low levels of hydrogen sulfide have been detected below levels that would be a health concern or an immediate threat to public health and safety. TCEQ has also noted that odorous levels are not necessarily harmful levels. However, persistent, strong odors have the potential to cause indirect, odor-related health effects such as headache and nausea, which have been reported by citizens in the community. Speaking at the press conference Dr. Neil Carman, Clean Air Program Director, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club and former TCEQ Investigator, expressed deep concerns about the surrounding community and their exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide. He remarked that TCEQ needs to monitor this situation much closer to protect the health of these citizens who have been exposed to this odorous,
dangerous chemical for over a week. Rep. Reynolds will be addressing these concerns brought up by Dr. Carman with TCEQ. Reynolds also stated, “As the ranking member of the House Committee on Environmental Regulation, serving 4 consecutive sessions, I am very aware and too often hear the horror stories of these dangerous gas leaks and chemical spills and the potential dangerous health effects that can happen following these incidents. Last session, I filed HB 2753, this legislation would have required TCEQ to examine their rules on inspections and leak detection to see if improvements could be made, precisely to avoid these types of accidents and fugitive emissions. Unfortunately, my legislation did not pass, so I will be pre-filing this legislation again next November, and make it a must pass priority for me”.
Stafford awards garbage collection contract to WCA
By BARBARA FULENWIDER Garbage pickup for Stafford was back on city council’s agenda and Chris Forte’s company, Texas Environmental Waste, and Texas Pride Disposal in Rosenberg lost out to WCA, a Houston company founded in 1998. The city advertised for residential garbage collection services on Oct. 25 and received three proposals by the Nov. 15 deadline. Only one of the three, WCA, submitted a qualified proposal which met all the city’s requirements. For the past three months, Texas Environmental Waste, owned by Chris Forte, picked up residents’ garbage but did not submit the required documents Stafford required. The same was true for Texas Pride Disposal. WCA provided all the documentation Stafford requested and included a base proposal, an Alternate 1 that
solutions for families across the state. I look forward to working with the committee, the Texas Education Agency and Governor Abbott to replicate some of the great strides we’ve made in Fort Bend throughout the great state of Texas,” said Tassin. Tassin’s committee appointment gains significance in the context of upcoming Republican Party primary elections. Tassin is a candidate for State Senate District 17, and is running against incumbent Senator Joan Huffman.
includes recycling services; Alternate 2 service with the vendor providing a cart on wheels and Alternate 3 with the vendor providing a cart on wheels and recycling service. Mayor Leonard Scarcella began council’s conversation about the information presented by K. Milton Rahman, Stafford’s public works director. The mayor said he liked the base proposal because a lot of people like it and enjoy a cart on wheels. “Some say we need to do that to make things look better. Most people don’t have carts and put out garbage in bags. “I’m most comfortable with the base proposal. As far as recycling do we want to impose another 30 percent on our residents each month by charging them $17.50 instead of $14? I haven’t seen any residents want the $17.50. In view of that I don’t think I’ve seen enough evidence and support to impose an additional $3.50 or $42 a year for that,” Scarcella said. Councilman Cecil Willis spoke next and said he thinks council should stick to the third proposal “because we haven’t asked the people what they thought or wanted. Are we going to be able to add an alternate at a later date if we so decide?” Stafford’s attorney, Art Pertile, said the city can always approach them about amending and may have to negotiate what the actual cost will be. Willis said he thinks the current service Stafford
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residents are now getting “needs to remain the same. Recycling is absolutely the correct thing to do for the environment and society and anything else. The problem is it does not work. There’s no way I’m going to pay for recycling.” Councilman Wen Guerra said he thinks council needs to survey the public about what they want in the way of garbage pickup. Then Councilman Member Virginia Rosas said the base proposal and alternate 2 “are one and the same as far as price.” Then a man in the audience went to the microphone to speak his mind and said he would like to see recycling continue. Forte, owner of Texas Environmental Waste, followed and began by congratulating WCA for getting the three-year contract. “I think we did persevere.” Then he asked Scarcella if council might go out for rebidding, and said, “It’s my prayer that you guys would consider that. Again, I say thank you and I’ll be back three years from now.” Scarcella commended the young man whom he said had “gotten quite a few acknowledgements. I feel like your proposal was not under consideration tonight because you didn’t get the guidance and assistance you needed in order to have your bid considered.” Willis then also thanked Forte for his work in Stafford
and then said, “based on staff’s recommendation I would like to offer an amendment to Virginia’s. Let’s go back to the base proposal until we complete the survey and see what the public’s desire is.” He then asked Rahman if there is anything “you want to add to what you’ve already said?” The public works director said he had gotten 40 to 50 calls from citizens who want the carts and that one vendor will change the garbage pickup from Monday to Thursday to Tuesday and Friday. He also said the homeowner will determine which cart size they get with the largest being 65 gallons. A manager with WCA said the “base proposal is not a problem” and that the company will work “with staff and assist you with your survey. We’ll make sure everyone is aware of what the service will be.” He also said all items will be collected at the curb by different types of vehicles. The first truck will pick up garbage and the second truck coming right after the first truck will remove yard waste. “It takes 90 days to get the word out and then make sure it’s what you want.” In the end, council voted 6-0 in favor of Rosas motion to hire WCA for a threeyear agreement to collect Stafford residents’ garbage and yard waste. Amendments to include recycling, carts, etc. will be determined after citizens let council know what they want and don’t want.
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Customer service excellence brings Sugar Land’s Court Clerk coveted certification
Delightful decor at the Dew House
The DeWalt Heritage Center Docents (historic Dew House) want to say THANKS FOR COMING to the 1000 plus visitors they welcomed during the month of December at their Annual Holiday Wassail where Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen was honored; and as Child Advocates Home Tour visitors exclaimed over the trees decorated with vintage heirloom ornaments. While many initially came to admire the holiday finery, all of them left with having learned more of their Fort Bend History. Pictured here are Miriam Watson and Becky Gay who headed the docent team that decked the halls of this historic home in absolutely DEWLIGHTFUL decor. FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.
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Brittany Wright was recognized during a recent City Council meeting. She is pictured center with family, co-workers, peers, the municipal court judge and City Council members. “Having knowledgeable, well-educated and confident staff in court administration helps ensure that all defendants receive due process and are properly provided with their legal options. This not only results in excellent customer service, but it also provides a better experience for defendants, attorneys, and the public who visit our court - a true example of Sugar Land’s championship workforce.” TCCA is a non-profit professional association of municipal and justice court clerks and administrators. Its purpose is to increase the proficiency of judicial administrators and clerical personnel through
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Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA) in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) and Texas State University recently awarded the certification for customer service excellence to Brittany Wright of Sugar Land. Wright is the 81st clerk to attain the certification since CMCC’s program began in 1996. The CMCC program is comprised Certified Court Clerk I, Certified Court Clerk II and Certified Municipal Court Clerk. Wright previously obtained Certified Court Clerk I and II certifications, which both require the completion of 40 hours of education and a threepart exam. The requirements for the CMCC certification include: * Certified Court Clerk II in good standing; *40 hours of court observation; *an essay about court observations; *an exam covering 16 books on topics such as management, leadership, financial management, court budgeting, court security, diversity, caseflow management, etc.; *28 hours of continued education and an assessment clinic; and *attendance at a court administrator seminar. “Certified Court Clerks, such as Brittany, are a tremendous asset to a court,” said City Manager Allen Bogard.
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Texana Center receives $10,000 from Agencies join forces to fight child abuse Cross Creek Ranch’s Scarecrow festival
Front row (L to R) are: FBISD Police Chief David Rider, Child Advocates of Fort Bend CEO Ruthanne Mefford and Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey. Back row (L to R) are: Meadows Place Police Chief Gary Stewart, Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley, Fulshear Police Chief Kenny Seymour, Arcola Acting Police Chief Anthony Bingham, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Children’s Advocacy Center Program Director Fiona Remko and Katy Police Chief William Hastings.
Rob Bamford, General Manager, Cross Creek Ranch and Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Texana Director Specialized Services. Texana Center was recently invited to a check presentation at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear – a Johnson Development master planned community. Rob Bamford, General Manager, Cross Creek Ranch presented a $10,000 check to Kate Johnson-Patagoc, Texana Director of Specialized Services. The funds were the result of the proceeds from the 2017 Scarecrow Festival for which Texana Center was named one of the beneficiaries. The Scarecrow Festival was a huge hit and Texana was delighted to provide volunteers to assist with set-up and also on the day of the event. These funds will go towards the Fulshear Capital Campaign to build a Texana Campus in Fulshear at FB 359 and Wallis Street. Kate Johnson-Patagoc reported that Texana was very close to reaching its fundraising goal and will hopefully break ground early in 2018. Phase I is the ‘incubator’ for the entire campus. It will house a retail center and coffee shop to provide training and intern positions for older teens and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. It will also have two classrooms to get an early start on programming; one classroom will have an applied behavior analysis autism program (Phase II) and the other will be used for classes for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism where new programs will be piloted for the Center for Learning (Phase III).
In an effort to combat the injustices of child abuse and neglect, more than 20 agencies recently signed an agreement renewing their commitment to work together on behalf of child victims. The ceremony, hosted by the Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) Children’s Advocacy Center, was held at CAFB’s offices. The Protocol and Memorandum of Understanding details the importance of the CAFB Children’s Advocacy Center and lists the responsibilities of each agency in working child abuse cases. The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is an important piece in the collaboration of agencies working to reduce the trauma to children going through the civil and criminal systems,” said Fiona Remko, CAC Program Director. “The Center helps to bring together those agencies charged with the civil and criminal investigations of child abuse to ensure
that the unique needs of abused children are being addressed in a child friendly manner. The Fort Bend community is very fortunate to have such a strong commitment from police chiefs and agency heads in fighting against child abuse.” The CAC provides forensic interviews, case management services, therapy and criminal court advocacy services for free to families of abuse victims and to partner agencies. Child victims are referred to Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Children’s Advocacy Center by law enforcement or CPS where trained specialists, social workers and therapists conduct forensic interviews, coordinate the criminal investigation, facilitate resource services, offer criminal court support and provide therapy to help children heal from their trauma. “We value our collaboration and are most grateful for all of our partners who work very hard
to make sure hundreds of children receive the services and treatment they deserve,” said Child Advocates of Fort Bend CEO Ruthanne Mefford. Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency that has been making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children for 26 years. Its mission is to provide a voice, heal the hurt, and break the cycle of child abuse in Fort Bend County. Through its Court Appointed Special Advocates Program Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) and more than 200 trained community volunteer advocates, Child Advocates of Fort Bend improves the lives of more than 400 children each month. Volunteers are needed to help in the agency’s Children’s Advocacy Center and in the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program. For more information, go to www.cafb.org or contact Lauren Jordin at ljordin@cafb.org or 281-344-5259.
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By BARBARA FULENWIDER It’s immediately obvious that the new Camry is a different breed from past models just by looking at it, but the real revelation comes when you get behind the steering wheel. The 2018 Camry smoothly takes off from a standstill but can jump off the line by mashing the throttle so the front tires take a firm bite of the tarmac and quickly propel the sedan to cruising speed. The Camry’s new 2.5-liter inline-4 cylinder is PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana, Section 58, 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
CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on OCT 13, 2017 in cause numbered 16DCV-231119 styled LONG MEADOW FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. vs. ROBERT LEE PECK, in which a judgment was rendered on JUNE 17, 2016 in favor of LONG MEADOW FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. For the sum of Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars and Twenty Two Cents ($9770.22); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on NOV 29, 2017 and will on January 2, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of ROBERT LEE PECK to and in the following described Real Property LOT 4, IN BLOCK 3 OF LONG MEADOW FARMS, SEC. 11 A SUBDIVISION,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO 20060019 OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 21323 SHAWNEE PARK DR, RICHMOND, TX 77406(PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of LONG MEADOW FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JANUARY 2 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy Steele
definitely quiet but a melodious growl is emitted when the throttle is mashed. The engine makes 203 horsepower at 6600 rpms and 184 lb.-ft. torque at 5000 rpms. It is paired with an eight speed transmission. The Camry accelerates swiftly and smoothly and gets 28 miles to the gallon in the city and 39 on the highway. For those who prefer more power, the newly developed 3.5-liter V-6 provides a low-end and mid-range punch that allows the new Camry to keep pace with premium sports sedans. The new Camry got a redesigned suspension system which now consists of an improved version of the previous generations MacPherson strut setup, while the rear receives a double wishbone system. Also a lower center of gravity results in better overall performance because vehicle load is CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on OCT 16, 2017 in cause numbered 15-DCV222496 styled LONG MEADOW FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. vs. GONZALO CARDENAS III AND JESSICA J CARDENAS, in which a judgment was rendered on SEPT 14, 2015 in favor of LONG MEADOW FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. For the sum of Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Two Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($6272.78); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on NOV 28, 2017 and will on January 2, 2018 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of GONZALO CARDENAS III AND JESSICA J CARDENAS to and in the following described Real Property LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK TWO(2) OF LONG MEADOW FARMS, SECTION TWO (2) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO 20040050 OF THE MAT/ PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 21007 SILVER CHASE LN. RICHMOND, TX 77406(PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of LONG MEADOW FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JANUARY 2 2018 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* CLOSING DATE OF January 9, 2018 AT 2:00 pm. ******* Sealed Proposal for the provision of Disaster Response Management Consultant to the City of Missouri City, RFP # 18-132 Disaster Response Management Consultant Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses 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. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on January 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER 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 OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL RAY MARTIN, Deceased, were issued on December 11,2017 in Cause No. 17-CPR031047, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO (2), Fort Bend County, Texas, to: BRIAN JOSEPH MARTIN. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: The Law office of Carolyn McDaniel 911 Front Street Richmond, Texas 77469 Carolyn McDaniel Attorney for Minor A. Parker State Bar No.: 13514300 911 Front Street Richmond, Texas 77469-4439 Telephone: (281) 342-6541 Facsimile: (281) 940-8567 E-mail: cmcdaniellawfirm@gmail.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Christina Faye Knoepfel, Deceased, were issued on October 9, 2017, in Cause No. 17-CPR030765, pending in the County Court at Law No. 4, Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Sherrie Kay Knoepfel. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 13th day of November, 2017.
AUTOMOBILE: Toyota Camry more evenly distributed among the four tires during accelerating, braking and cornering. The all-new 2018 Camry takes advanced technology to a higher level with an array of new connected and safety advancements. Data Communication Module (DCM) Toyota kicks off its new connected framework with the all-new Camry. The framework is built with Entune 3.0 and the DCM keeps an internet connection via a service provider to maintain a connection to the Toyota Smart Center, which can provide notifications and updates seamlessly to the vehicle. Through the internet, the Camry can act as a hub and host up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices giving passengers connectivity on the go. DCM-equipped Entune 3.0 systems connect to a live operator who can assist with navigation and/or an emergency situation. Service Connect monitors vehicle conditions and statistics for remote diagnostic updates on everything from fuel level and mileage to maintenance alerts and more. The sound system of the Camry has been significantly upgraded, thanks to the collaboration with JBL. Models equipped with the available Entune 3.0 Audio Plus with JBL and ClariFi - or the Entune 3.0 Premium
is further reduced without driver intervention. Rear cross traffic braking (RCTB) is an additional function of intelligent clearance sonar. The RCTB uses the blind spot monitor to detect approaching vehicles and avoid a collision. Brakes are activated if the sensors detect a possibility of a collision. The new Camry SE was a surprising joy to drive. It provides a quick, fun ride and drive that I didn’t expect. It was very comfortable in every way and
came with numerous bells and whistles. The MSRP was $25,200 but available additional equipment, such as moonroofs, safety and conveniences, increased the price to $28,804 less the delivery charge. Toyota has always produced fine four-door Camry sedans and now has one that’s even better. Definitely test drive the SE with sport tuned suspension if you want to be hugely surprised and have some driving fun.
OPINION
I’m a Pediatrician. Here’s What I Did When a Little Boy Patient Said He Was a Girl.
By Michelle Cretella Michelle Cretella, M.D., is president of the American College of Pediatricians, a national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of children. “Congratulations, it’s a boy!” Or, “Congratulations, it’s a girl!” As a pediatrician for nearly 20 years, that’s how many of my patient relationships began. Our bodies declare our sex. Biological sex is not assigned. Sex is determined at conception by our DNA and is stamped into every cell of our bodies. Human sexuality is biCONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on October 11, 2017 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 17DCV-238515 in favor of the plaintiffOVATION SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 53,725.52++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on November 16TH, 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday January 2, 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)- BRITIQUE WILLIAMS had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: TAX ACCOUNT: 2150-04-001-0060-907 LOT SIXTY (60) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF BRIARGATE, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12, PAGE 4, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: TIME:
Russell C. Jones Attorney for Sherrie Kay Knoepfel State BarNo.: 10954300 407 Julie Rivers Drive Sugar Land, TX 77478 Telephone: (281) 242-8100 Facsimile: (281) 242-7474 E-mail: rjones@jonesattorneys.com
Audio with JBL with Clari-Fi package - includes an amplifier and nine-speaker system. The speaker configuration balances a full range of high/mid/low tones to suit any musical taste. As for safety, the all-new Camry is available with intelligent clearance sonar, which helps reduce the chance of collision with vehicles or objects at low speed. The system sounds an audible alarm to alert the driver as the vehicle moves closer to the object and automatically applies the brakes if the distance
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CASH SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. 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
nary. You either have a normal Y chromosome, and develop into a male, or you don’t, and you will develop into a female. There are at least 6,500 genetic differences between men and women. Hormones and surgery cannot change this. An identity is not biological, it is psychological. It has to do with thinking and feeling. Thoughts and feelings are not biologically hardwired. Our thinking and feeling may be factually right or factually wrong. If I walk into my doctor’s office today and say, “Hi, I’m Margaret Thatcher,” my physician will say I am delusional and give me an anti-psychotic. Yet, if instead, I walked in and said, “I’m a man,” he would say, “Congratulations, you’re transgender.” If I were to say, “Doc, I am suicidal because I’m an amputee trapped in a normal body, please cut off my leg,” I will be diagnosed with body identity integrity disorder. But if I walk into that doctor’s office and say, “I am a man, sign me up for a double mastectomy,” my physician will. See, if you want to cut off a leg or an arm you’re mentally ill, but if you CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 15, 2014 by the 434th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause# 10-DCV179221 in favor of the plaintiff- LAKE SHORE HARBOUR COMMUNITY, INC. Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of$ 5,205.13 ++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on November 20TH 2017 and will offer for sale on the day of Tuesday January 2, 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) - JOHN H HALL AND PAMELA R HALL had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF AMENDING PLAT OF LAKE SHORE HARBOUR, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN N0.20050200 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 st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469. Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable
want to cut off healthy breasts or a penis, you’re transgender. No one is born transgender. If gender identity were hardwired in the brain before birth, identical twins would have the same gender identity 100 percent of the time. But they don’t. I had one patient we’ll call Andy. Between the ages of 3 and 5, he increasingly played with girls and “girl toys” and said he was a girl. I referred the parents and Andy to a therapist. Sometimes mental illness of a parent or abuse of the child are factors, but more commonly, the child has misperceived family dynamics and internalized a false belief. In the middle of one session, Andy put down the toy truck, held onto a Barbie, and said, “Mommy and Daddy, you don’t love me when I’m a boy.” When Andy was 3, his sister with special needs was born, and required significantly more of his parents’ attention. Andy misperceived this as “Mommy and Daddy love girls. If I want them to love me, I have to be a girl.” With family therapy Andy got better. Today, Andy’s parents would be told, “This is who Andy really is. You must ensure that everyone treats him as a girl, or else he will commit suicide.” As Andy approaches puberty, the experts would put him on puberty blockers so he can continue to impersonate a girl. It doesn’t matter that we’ve never tested puberty blockers in biologically normal children. It doesn’t matter that when blockers are used to treat prostate cancer in men, and gynecological problems in women, they cause problems with memory. We don’t need testing. We need to arrest his physical de-
velopment now, or he will kill himself. But this is not true. Instead, when supported in their biological sex through natural puberty, the vast majority of gender-confused children get better. Yet, we chemically castrate gender-confused children with puberty blockers. Then we permanently sterilize many of them by adding cross-sex hormones, which also put them at risk for heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancers, and even the very emotional problems that the gender experts claim to be treating. P.S. If a girl who insists she is male has been on testosterone daily for one year, she is cleared to get a bilateral mastectomy at age 16. Mind you, the American Academy of Pediatrics recently came out with a report that urges pediatricians to caution teenagers about getting tattoos because they are essentially permanent and can cause scarring. But this same AAP is 110 percent in support of 16-yearold girls getting a double mastectomy, even without parental consent, so long as the girl insists that she is a man, and has been taking testosterone daily for one year. To indoctrinate all children from preschool forward with the lie that they could be trapped in the wrong body disrupts the very foundation of a child’s reality testing. If they can’t trust the reality of their physical bodies, who or what can they trust? Transgender ideology in schools is psychological abuse that often leads to chemical castration, sterilization, and surgical mutilation. —The Daily Signal.
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Visitors greet the cats in the new Whiskerville feline kennels. The city of Sugar Land cel- services building is officially microchip with a lifetime regebrated the grand opening of named Barksburg and will be istration. Whiskerville, an expansion home to dogs and puppies. Animal Services hopes this of their animal shelter facil- The current facility housed special rate will bring the gift ity, on Dec. 12. The event 24 dogs and 35 cats, but the of a forever home to the aniincluded facility tours, hot additional space will allow a mals at the shelter this holiday cocoa, snacks and photos with total capacity of 62 dogs and season. Santa. 112 cats. The shelter is also taking Whiskerville was added The new addition ensures requests for special deliverto accommodate a planned the animal shelter is ready ies of adopted pets by Santa increase in operations. Staff to serve all Sugar Land resi- Claus on Christmas Eve. and volunteers transformed dents, including the recently Santa Claus will have time to the 2,400 square foot facility annexed residents of Great- make up to four deliveries to into a feline friendly house for wood and New Territory. families who live within the the shelter’s cats and kittens. The shelter is currently of- Sugar Land city limits. The building also includes a fering a special adoption rate For more information veterinarian room, wildlife of $40 for dogs and $30 for about the shelter or pet adoproom, a break room and a cats from Dec. 16-23. tions, visit www.sugarlandtx. managerial office. The existThe fees include vaccina- gov/petopia or call 281-275ing 4,300 square foot animal tions, spaying/neutering and a ADOG (2364).
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