Fort Bend Independent 122116

VOL 9 No. 51

email: editor@ independent.com

www.fbindependent.com ww .fbindependent.com

Phone: 281-980-6745

FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. P. O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016

Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

Santa’s Exchange Over 1,000 volunteers from The Exchange Clubs of Sugar Land, Toys for Tots, Sugar Land Rotary, The Exchange Club of Fort Bend, and Second Mile Mission provided 15,000 toys for Fort Bend County children at First Colony Church of Christ on Dec. 17. Santa’s Exchange has been providing toys for less fortunate families since 1995. It began with Carolyn Tarver’s Project S.M.I.L.E. (Stan’s Memory Includes Loving Everyone) after her teenage son Stan was killed in an accident. Exchange and Rotary have been working together with Ms. Tarver since 1995. The recent partnership with Toys for Tots and Second Mile Mission helped provide over 15,000 toys for underprivileged children in Fort Bend County this holiday season. www.ecsl.org — Photo by GREG KRAMER

The First Tee Quail Valley teaches core values along with Golf

Fort Bend Cares 12th Annual Road Trip to the South Pacific

Road Trip Committee Chairs (Standing l-r): Ashley Van Hoozer, Laura Thompson, Kathy Beaulne, Angela Mason, Sharlene Jacobson, Lisa Short, Paula Gingrich of Presenting Sponsor The PUB Fountains, Caron Marble, Trisha Rostek, Eileen Scamardo, Karen Lonsway, Elin Cartier, Kim Icenhower, Carol Scott (Sitting l-r):Patty Ward, Terri Nieser, Cheryl Brown, Melinda Henry, Executive Director Angie Wierzbicki, Karen Johnson, Lisa Toyofuku. Photo credit: Robbin Mallett Starting new and early at Golf under The First Tee Quail Valley program.

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Roger Dauzat, who started The director and volunteer coordinaThe First Tee Quail Valley First Tee Quail Valley and now tor for The First Tee Quail Valis a non-profit educational pro- has kids enrolling in it from ley, said, “Golf is a great equalgram for kids from seven years throughout Fort Bend County izer sport. It’s about what kind old to 18 that started with its and as far away as Seabrook and of mental strength you have to be able to conquer yourself primary focus on golf. Since the Lake Jackson.

What the organization does against the next hole in order to program started in 1997 it has is, through golf, teach kids what be a better golfer. spread nationwide.

“First Tee is a great introducFor southwest Houston, The they may not be getting at school First Tee class at Quail Valley or home: core values to live by. tion to golf whether you will Golf Course started in 2012 The core values The First Tee enjoy it or not. It’s a game of when 19 kids enrolled and 16 teaches are respect, courtesy, patience. Some kids love it and graduated. Two of the 16 gradu- sportsmanship, judgment, con- come back just so they can stay ates in that first class still work fidence, honesty, responsibility, involved, and some kids aren’t so keen on being outside.” with the program as junior perseverance and integrity.

Eleanor Chan, a peer/junior mentors, according to Coach See GOLF, Page 3

It’s tiki time! A colorful crew of enthusiastic volunteers has been working hard planning Fort Bend Cares 12th Annual Road Trip fundraiser set for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Money raised from this fun event will support nonprofit organizations that strive to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County.

This year, space graciously donated by Fluor in Sugar Land, will be transformed into the South Pacific. Think palm trees,

tiki huts, coconuts, and Polynesian dancers! Join presenting sponsor The PUB Fountains, diamond sponsors, Fairmount Santrol and Grant Thornton LLP, and titanium sponsors, Silver Eagle Distributors and Fluor for this ‘island festive’ event.

Guests can enjoy culinary delights from twelve popular local restaurants, play a hand of black jack or Texas shootout, check out the live and silent auctions, try their luck at the raffle or wine and spirits pull, strike a pose at

the tiki hut photo station, and more!

Sponsorships are available from $1,000 to $15,000. Individual tickets are $75 and $50 for young professionals aged 35 and under, if purchased before Jan. 13, 2017. Ticket prices increase to $85 and $60 respectively after Jan. 13.

For more information or to become a sponsor, call 832819-2005, email angie@fortbendcares.org, or visit www. fortbendcares.org.

Sugar Land employees join in Holiday Giving

City Manager Allen Bogard, far left, and City staff who participated in the Fort Bend Rainbow Room Christmas Project. City of Sugar Land employees sponsored 112 children and adults for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room Christmas Angel Project. The City has participated in the Christmas Angel Project since 2006. This year, Sugar Land employees fulfilled the Christmas wish lists of 92 children and 20 adults with the help of various City departments, including police, fire-EMS, parks and recreation, public works and others. ”It’s amazing how our employees step up every year to give back to our community,” said Executive Secretary and Rainbow Room Christmas Angel Project coordinator Delia Callaway. “We are proud to see the number of employees involved in this project grow more and more each year.”

Page 2 • INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016

SPOTLIGHT Tip Of the Spear.org received the digital Christmas Card (right) from one of the deployed troops (serving in harm’s way, the Special Operations Task Force - Airborne) that we are currently supporting! They sent their gratitude for the Christmas packages they have received. However we want to express our gratitude to all of our troops and their families making sacrifices for us everyday! Hopefully, the packages will send a little “home love” to those who cannot be at home this Christmas.

Thank you to our volunteers who have donated their time to collect and pack the donations we ship.

And a big Thank You to our very generous donors who make these shipments possible! Every donation we receive go towards supporting our adopted units with essential and non-essential they need for their deployment.

TIP OF THE SPEAR.ORG

Holiday giving City of Sugar Land employees sponsored 112 children and adults for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room Christmas Angel Project. Pictured L-R are Sgt. Marty Morales, Assistant Police Chief Scott Schultz and Lt. Todd Zettlemoyer, who helped assemble bicycles for the Christmas Angel Project.

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

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

Phone: (281) 208-4470

Tog e ther we are H o u sto n’s Com m u nity College

REGISTER NOW

hccs.edu/go

INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016 • Page 3

NEWS Sugar Land’s new Red-Light Cameras not properly justified

George Rippel (Sugar Creek) coaches a pitching drill

Golf From Page 1 Chan said she is passionate about mentoring kids and has done it for students at Fort Bend ISD for 10 years and is doing it now with First Tee too. She said the student mix in First Tee QV is the most diverse in the Houston area and is also the fastest growing location.

Roger Dauzat, program director for First Tee QV, has a lot to do with the program’s success. After he became a nationally recognized coach in The First Tee he asked the national directors if he could start a class on the south side of Houston.

He got the green light so started a class in Missouri City at Quail Valley Golf Course because kids who live in southwest Houston and southwest of Houston could not easily get to the area’s only two sites – Humble and Hobby Airport.

‘Golf is a great equalizer sport.’

– Eleanor Chan While working to get First Tee QV going, Dauzat continued to work five years with the Humble First Tee before he was able to bring one to Fort Bend. “Since I started the First Tee QV site we have added new sites in Dickinson and out Hwy. 290.

We now have eight different sites in the area,” all under the umbrella of The First Tee of Greater Houston.

The program’s peer mentors are 9 to 12 years old and the junior mentors are 13 to 18 years old. Joining the program costs $30 a year and many disadvantaged kids get their dues paid through donations and grants to the organization.

“When we started First Tee our kids saw the value and gave back to the program,” Chan said.

“We have junior volunteers who spend weekends teaching here. Our younger students tend to ignore adults and respect what the older teens have to say. Our teen role models are really amazing leaders who personalize the nine core values of First Tee. “Our teen mentors are a different caliber of student.

Those who volunteer are a different breed. They are exceptional in giving up their Saturdays to teach. They have no issues and never complain.

They are patient with the kids and role modeling is expected. I tell them all to walk the talk. The teen mentors are why so many kids are having fun and excelling,” Chan said.

There is one teen volunteer per four students who commits one year with the pro-

gram. They are trained and that includes learning what is acceptable and what is not, Chan said. “We invest in the mentors because we want them to grow into future community leaders.”

Not everyone gets accepted to be a peer or junior mentor.

“You have to be a role model, make a commitment and the biggest factor is what peers say about that particular mentor,” Chan said.

Classes make when 31 students enroll and they meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school and have three classes on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 and 2 p.m. There are 15 volunteers that may be a mix of adults and junior mentors. If someone wants to volunteer and doesn’t want to learn to play golf, Chan said that’s okay too. There are many behind the scenes jobs.

The First Tee was started by the championship boxer, Joe Louis. When his boxing career ended, his golf career began. Louis was always a champion of diversity and he brought that passion to golf.

He started The First Tee to get disadvantaged kids to a golf course because he loved the game and knew these kids would not have an opportunity to play, explained Dauzat.

“It was kind of a hit and miss thing because it ran into trouble for money and sponsorships but later on his son came along and decided that if it were good for disadvantaged kids it would be good for all kids.

“It blossomed here because of the content of the program,” Dauzat explained.

“What we are trying to do is much more than golf. We have a number of focuses and several delivery channels.

We add sports equipment to schools and train coaches at schools to teach the nine core values and beginner golf.”

Dauzat said, “Since 1997 First Tee has had some influence over 12 million kids.

Our goal over the past five years has been an additional 10 million kids so that tells you how rapidly The First Tee is growing.”

Golf is rich in values.

He too explained why golf?

“Because it is rich in inherent values. All of these core values are normally used and practiced in golf by the pros and non-pros. These values are used on pro tours and the golfing rules book addresses these values. There’s also a whole etiquette section in the rules of golf. Golf is the perfect context for teaching those things.

“Other sports,” Dauzat said, “pick and choose among those. They aren’t emphasized as much as behavioral issues and aren’t addressed in any of the major sports ex-

cept golf. We deal a lot with emotional responses on the golf course. In addition to the nine core values we also teach nine core habits to try to make them golfers for life, so we want them healthy through life.”

The First Tee also uses curriculum developed professionally by Ph.D.’s in youth education.

“We introduce 40 or more life skills. We deal with interpersonal skills, self management, goal setting and resilience skills. It goes right along with the nine core values,” Dauzat said.

“At Quail Valley Golf Course,” Dauzat said, “we have gotten exceptional support, particularly from the Women’s Golf Association and Men’s Golf Association.

The women have sponsored five big fundraising events for us and raised more than $100,000.

“The Shell Houston Open gives major support in the millions of dollars and is also a national founder of The First Tee. We have also gotten exceptional support from other golf clubs in the area – River Bend, Sugar Creek and Sweetwater.”

More dollars and volunteers needed Non-profits always need more volunteers and more money in order to do more for others. Dauzat said First Tee Quail Valley was back -logged for six months but has currently caught up and could use some new beginners. “We now have some vacancies. We can also take on some other volunteers who can donate one and a half hours a week to our classes.”

Dauzat said the First Tee Quail Valley program can also use more contributors for programs and a facility for full-time classes.

“Quail Valley Golf Course has loaned us a place for the classes at no cost but we are currently working toward converting the old nine-hole golf course into The First Tee practice facility.”

Their needs he said, include funds for a building to meet in, parking lot for parents and volunteers, three or four-hole regular golf course, driving range and practice area for putting and short game around the green.

He said it would be a Quail Valley Golf Course facility because they do not get any money from First Tee, which isn’t allowed to invest in “what we can’t take with us. While we hope to raise the money for this it’s pretty much a QV project. We think the top 50 corporations in Fort Bend would love to have their name associated with First Tee Quail Valley.”

The traffic engineering study used by the City of Sugar Land to justify two new red light cameras (West-bound Hwy 90 at Eldridge and Westbound University at Elkins) was found to be deficient, says Helwig F. Van Der Grinten, Founder, Houston Coalition Against Red Light Cameras.

This study dated February 16, 2016 was performed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the City and reviewed by professional engineer Joe Bahen of the National Motorists Association.

In his review which was provided to Kimley-Horn on December 1, Bahen questioned whether the 50-mph speed limit on 90A is lawfully posted pursuant to federal law and FHWA MUTCD Section 2B.13, which requires speed

studies of free-flowing vehicles before posting non-statutory limits, according to Van Der Grinten.

The Kimley- Horn study did not reference any 85th percentile speed study that should have set the posted speed limit or determined the proper yellow change interval at the Eldridge intersection. This deficiency also applies to the University at Elkins intersection, Van Der Grinten said.

Bahen questioned whether rolling right-on-red violations had caused any crashes on 90A or anywhere else. He specifically questioned whether the right-turn lane on 90A needed to be signalized, and whether the city contractor (Isaac) considered separating the dedicated right turn lane from the adjacent through lane with a

painted island and a posted YIELD sign. Texas Transportation Code § 707.003(c) explicitly requires that Isaac “determine whether … a change in the signalization of the intersection is likely to reduce the number of red light viol Van Der Grinten said that was not done.

Bahen separately stated that Hwy 90A at Eldridge, with its extremely short yellow change interval, zero grace period, and right-turn trap was among the most egregious red light camera installations that he is aware of nationwide.

Mr. Isaac declined to comment on Bahen’s written review, other than to state that his study was performed in compliance with the firm’s contract with the City, Van Der Grinten said.

Fort Bend ISD names future campus after County Commissioner James Patterson During a Board Meeting on Monday, December 12, the FBISD Board of Trustees voted on the names of four future campuses.

Elementary School 48 will be named after Donald Leonetti, a long-time supporter of FBISD schools and athletics.

Elementary School 49 will take the name of 19th century soldier James C. Neill and Elementary School 50 will be named after Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson.

Middle School 15 will be named in honor of Ronald Thornton, an inspirational Willowridge High School band director.

All three elementary campuses will open in Fall 2017.

Middle school 15 is scheduled to open in Fall 2018.

Board Policy CW (Local) provides guidelines that govern the naming process, stating that the namesake, living or deceased, should have made a significant contribution to society, and the name should lend prestige and status to an institution of learning. Throughout the month of September, the District asked the FBISD community to submit nominations for the new facilities and then established committees to select the names. More than 2,200 nominations were submitted through the process. Each committee consisted of teachers, parent/community/student representatives and District staff.

In addition, FBISD Trustee Dave Rosenthal served on all of the committees and read detailed information about each individual’s life and contribution prior to the Board action.

“Each naming committee carefully considered the nominations and the discussion was lively and engaging for all participants. After much thought and consideration, we agreed that these individuals are worthy and deserving. Each has made a significant contribution to our community – either directly or indirectly – and leave legacies of service that will continue to inspire students for years to come.”

Donald Leonetti Elementary, located in Sienna Plantation Christmas came early for the family of Donald J. Leonetti who, along with a grateful community, received their “gift” from Fort Bend ISD on December 12, 2016 with the naming of Elementary School 48 in his honor. As FBISD Trustee Dave Rosenthal read the description and the school board cast their vote, tears were streaming down the eyes of Donald’s wife Jenni, his children Matthew & Lauren, his mother Rose Ann, sister JoAnn and best friend Paul Price along with a host of friends who were there to support the fam-

Leonetti ily. On July 17, 2014, the life of Donald Joseph Leonetti was cut short in a tragic senseless way and an entire community went into mourning. For over 25 years, his company, Leonetti Graphics, has served Fort Bend Schools, a myriad of charities and philanthropic organizations by creating t-shirts and signage that shouted the adage “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Donald also mentored young people with his dynamic personality, his involvement with Young Life, and in countless other ways.”

Leonetti graduated from Dulles High School in 1988.

As founder and owner of Leonetti Graphics, he donated many hours and dollars toward the advancement of local public education. Even after his passing, his company continues to provide shirts, uniforms and signage to numerous schools and athletic teams. In addition, he was instrumental in founding and devoted countless hours to the Ridge Point High School Young Life. Leonetti’s generous spirit was carried on through other aspects of the community including service at his church.

Ronald Thornton Middle School, located in Sienna Plantation

Thornton Thornton served as band director and Fine Arts Department Chair at Willowridge High School from 1989 until his passing in December 2009.

Under his leadership, the WHS band excelled in numerous competitions and were invited to participate in the Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl. Those who nominated Thornton described him as an exemplar of honor, pride, discipline and excellence. These words hung on a banner in his band hall as he taught his students to play with

their heart and soul.

James C. Neill Elementary, located in Harvest Green Lieutenant Neill was a 19th century American soldier and politician. Most noted for his role in the Texas Revolution and the early defense of the Alamo, he is credited with discharging the famous cannon that ignited the Texas Revolution. Neill’s namesake provides continuity with other campuses in the area which are named after Texas History heroes, including Travis and Austin High Schools, Bowie and Crockett Middle Schools and Seguin Elementary.

James Patterson Elementary, located in Grand Vista Patterson began his education career as a math teacher and coach at Dulles Junior High. He moved to Dulles High School and worked his way through the ranks to become

Patterson its principal in 1984. In 1992, Patterson opened Elkins High School and remained in that position until his retirement from Fort Bend ISD in 1998. Following his career in education, Patterson dedicated his life to serving the community and local government. He currently serves as a Fort Bend County Commissioner. He is a major supporter of community organizations such as the ARC and the District’s Career and Technical Education program.

WANT TO ADVERTISE? Call Russ at 281-948-6034 Or email Russ@ fbindependent. com

Page 4 • INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016

GUEST COLUMN

A-F Accountability Ratings don’t make the grade

A message from Kristin K. Tassin, Parent, Attorney and Fort Bend ISD Board President During the 83rd Legislative session in 2013, parents, teachers and students made it clear to state legislators that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) needed to reduce the number of high-stakes tests that were being given to high school students.

The STAAR assessments went too far and overburdened students and teachers in public schools.

Our community spoke out and state legislators listened by reducing the number of STAAR End-of-Course tests for seniors

from 15 to five.

It’s time for parents, teachers and community members to speak up again.

As we begin 2017, a legislative change from the 84th Texas Legislature in 2015 is set to go into effect, with the potential to negatively impact our students, their schools, and our community.

Starting with the 2017-18 school year, the TEA will label each public school district and campus with a rating in the form of an A-F letter grade to comply with House Bill 2804.

Although the state has not yet released exactly how the letter

grades will be calculated, approximately 55 percent of our campus and District overall grades will be based on highstakes, standardized tests – the same tests our communities fought to reduce in 2013.

Coming in January 2017...

The state is set to release the set of indicators that will be used to measure and evaluate school districts and campuses

by December 16, 2016. School districts across the state will receive provisional A-F grades in the new system in January 2017.

These grades will be given to schools, as if the system were already in place. The official

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

By CAROLYN BOWDEN Returning from a day of delivering books I was very tired. Joe left the apartment and I sat down in my study in one of our comfortable upholstered swivel rockers.

As I closed my eyes I thought back through this day and relived the positive responses to my BOOK. I thanked God for HIS help throughout these months. I could see HIS “hand” in all of it and gave HIM credit for the success of my project.

As I drifted off to sleep I became aware of a number of people in the room with me and they were all walking around and talking about my book. I could not see them but I knew they were there.

Then suddenly I sensed the presence of someone leaning over my right shoulder and I felt a touch on my lower cheek like someone was just gently touching me with their lips. As suddenly as it hap-

God’s gift

Bowden pened, this person was gone and I thought: “Who could that have been?

I had seen no one. In my mind came these thoughts: * It was a woman, *She was deceased, * It was my mother.

And then I woke up. I sat there trying to make sense of this ..... * I was alone in the apartment

* My chair was next to the wall which meant no one could have stood next to me between the chair and the wall. * What did this all mean? * After a few minutes I decided that God must have allowed my mother to visit me to let me know she was pleased with the BOOK I had written and the work I was doing to get it in all the libraries for the children in our school district. * My mother had taught high school for a number of years after Jerry and I left home. She had worked in our church library and one of the City’s branch libraries and she had always been an avid reader.

BOTTOM LINE: THIS WAS A GIFT FROM GOD TO ME! * As I looked at the clock, I realized all this happened in about ten minutes.

new accountability system will be introduced during summer of 2018.

These changes are an attempt at simplifying accountability – but to be clear: the work of Fort Bend ISD’s 5,000 educators is complex, as they are charged with meeting each student’s individual needs.

A single letter grade is not a good indicator of how well our schools, teachers and especially our students are performing.

Looking Beyond the Label All of our children – and our campuses – have unique needs, and our children need an accountability system that helps the District improve instruction. We believe in continuous improvement in everything we do, and we are committed to improving teaching and learning each year.

However, A-F ratings systems create a false impression about an entire neighborhood of children and could potentially negatively impact students, undermining the work they put in each day and the growth they accomplish throughout the academic year.

A-F rating systems have not worked in 16 other states, and they fail to account for varying

Tassin socioeconomic conditions that influence performance.

Our board does not believe A-F ratings adequately reflect the work our educators are doing to meet the needs of all students, or how students are responding to instruction.

A-F ratings systems can also negatively impact neighborhoods and property values, affecting residents whether or not they have children in schools.

Our students deserve more than an A-F rating system and would be better served by an accountability system that looks beyond high-stakes, multiplechoice tests to meaningful as-

Anita Milne

Knowledgeable! Experienced!

Hardworking!

Competitive!

Action Oriented!

MilneAnita@yahoo.com

281-413-9732 Beard Realty Group

Meadows Place•Blair Meadow• 4/2/2 Meadows Place • Brighton • 3/2/2

$224,500

sessments that have value for students, parents and teachers, as well as measures what each community deems important in promoting college and career readiness.

I ask you to join me in advocating for our students and letting your state legislators know what you think about TEA’s new A-F Rating System.

Our students deserve better.

Our students are more than a letter grade.

Kristin Tassin serves as President of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantitative Business Analysis (Computer Science option). She also earned her Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University Law School. She is managing partner of a law firm practicing intellectual property and special education law, and she is cofounder and director of a charitable organization that supports children with disabilities and their families. Mrs. Tassin was founding PTO President at a Title 1 school and is currently chair of a local legislative District Advisory Team that makes recommendations on education policy.

$183,000

SOLD

Richmond • Windswept • 4/2/2

$159,000 $159,000

Meadows Place • Alston • 3/2.5/2 Meadows Place • River Meadow • 3/2/2 Meadows Place•Meadowdale•4/2/2

WOW New Price

$187,500 SOLD

$225,000 REDUCED

$239,490

Building Quality Homes from the $220s – $860s OVER 30 COMMUNITIES IN THE HOUSTON AREA! PERRYHOMES.com

SOLD

1.800.247.3779

All trademarks, product names, brands and logos remain property of their respective holders, and are used only to directly describe the products offered. Their use in no way indicates any relationship, endorsement, or sponsorship between Perry Homes and the holders of said trademarks. Offers, plans, prices and availability are subject to change without notice. (06/16)

INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016 • Page 5

News New year’s noon bash in Fort Bend Musical talents and performers spotlight New Year’s Eve celebration complete with noon countdown, ball drop and after party!

December 31 WHAT: The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s “Fort Bend New Year’s Noon” will ring in the New Year at the stroke of noon with a shimmering ball drop, just like they do in Times Square! Kids won’t have to stay up till midnight to celebrate. Welcome the New Year kidstyle and stick around for our after party!

SPECIAL EVENTS: Warm-Up Party with DJ Psalms: Get ready to welcome the New Year with a pre-party!

Event Time: Begins at 10:30 a.m. at main entrance.

Magician Jamie Salinas Pre-Show: It’s not just the year making a disappearing act.

Event Time: 11 a.m. at main entrance.

Hustletown Hoopers: Don’t go about in circles.

Catch a spinning act with exciting hula hoopers!

Event Time: 11:30 a.m.

at main entrance.

Ismaili Dance Ensemble Dance Show: Don’t miss a colorful, culturally immersive performance.

Event Time: 11:45 a.m. at main entrance.

Countdown and Brilliant Ball Drop: Celebrate the New Year with a countdown to noon.

Event Time: Begins at 11:45 a.m. at main entrance.

DJ After Party: Just because the ball has dropped,

doesn’t mean the party is over!

Event Time: Noon at main entrance following ball drop.

WHEN: New Year’s Noon Bash, December 31, 2016 Countdown to NOON celebration Begins at 11:45 a.m.

But get there early!

WHERE: Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 Kempner St., Sugar Land, TX 77498 HOLIDAY HOURS/

Legislators file bills for Convention of States

State Senator Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) and State Representatives Phil King (R-Weatherford) and Rick Miller (R-Sugar Land) filed legislation Tuesday making Texas the eighth state to call for an Article V convention of states and defining the steps the state legislature would take to appoint delegates to such a convention.

House Joint Resolution 39 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 (Miller, Birdwell) formally call for a convention of states under Article V of the United States Constitution with a specific focus on imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress. House Bill 506 and Senate Bill 21 (King, Birdwell)—commonly known as the “delegate responsibility bills”—specify the actions for which the legislature is responsible in the event of a convention of states, including the processes for appointing delegates to the convention and ensuring their fidelity to Texas citizens through the direction of the legislature.

Crafted in consideration of government potentially growing or acting outside the scope of its original authority, Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution provides the states with a mechanism to rein in the federal government. This can be done when two-thirds of the states (34 of 50) call for a convention to propose and consider necessary amendments to the Constitution.

COST: •MUSEUM NEW Any amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL all state legislatures or conventions (38 of 50) and could be defeated by a negative vote of as few as 13 states.

HOURS: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Miller, King and Birdwell shared remarks with grassroots •General Museum admission: $12 per person and supporters at a gathering after filing the bills and resolutions.

“I am convinced that the Founders knew exactly what they $11 for seniors 65+ and for active duty military person- were doing with the convention of states provision in Article nel. Children under one and V,” said Miller. “Simply put, the federal government is out of Museum Members receive control and must be reined in—and many states are looking to Texas to lead on this issue.” free admission.

“The movement for an Article V convention is growing ex•For more information, visit www.childrensdiscov- ponentially across the country, and Texas should not be left beeryfb.org or call (832) 742- hind,” said King. “Now is the time for the legislature to establish a process for selecting its convention delegates, and I’m 2800. proud of the steps we are seeking to put in place.”

“For years, too many in our deeply-entrenched federal government have willfully ignored the citizens they represent, essentially dissolving the Founders’ originally-intended balance in court, to face the person of power,” said Birdwell. “Washington’s refusal to uphold the who hurt them violently, and Constitution and recognize the rights of the individual states is to be cross-examined by an a failure that spans both political parties, and thus I believe it experienced professional. But is incumbent upon the states to exercise their collective power we also tell victims that our through Article V.” jurors have sworn an oath to The 85th Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, January follow the law that one wit- 10, 2017. For more information on the legislative process or to ness can be enough to convict review the identical resolutions (HJR 39, SJR 2) and bills (HB an accused.”

506, SB 21), please visit http://www.legis.state.tx.us/.

Wright was tried in the Representative Rick Miller is a decorated military veteran, 434th District Court before having served in the United States Navy for thirty years. Miller Presiding Judge James H. was first elected to office in 2012 and currently serves on the Shoemake.

House Appropriations Committee and the House Public Health Aggravated Robbery is a Committee. He represents the communities of Sugar Land and first-degree felony punishable part of Richmond in Texas House District 26. by 5-99 years or life in prisRepresentative Phil King is a principle-driven conservative, on and a fine up to $10,000. Colonel in the Texas State Guard, and proud husband and faWright was probation eligible, ther to six children and twelve grandchildren. King currently but now must serve at least serves as Chairman of the House Committee on State and Fedhalf of her 25-year sentence eral Power and Responsibility. He represents Parker and Wise before she can be considered Counties in Texas House District 61. for parole.

Brian Birdwell is a native Texan, decorated veteran of the Assistant District Attorneys United States Army, lifelong conservative Republican, survivor Mandana Mahmoudi and Ri- of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, and a proud huscha Kumar prosecuted the band and father. He represents Bosque, Ellis, Falls, Hill, Hood, case.

Johnson, McLennan, Navarro, Somervell and Tarrant [partial] Attorney David Stiller rep- Counties in Texas Senate District 22. resented the defendant.

Nail salon robber sentenced to 25 years in prison A jury convicted Krista Antoinette Wright of aggravated robbery on December 5, after which the court sentenced her to 25 years in prison.

The 40-year old Stafford woman was indicted for the violent robbery of a nail salon technician in May 2015.

According to Mandana Mahmoudi, lead prosecutor on the case, Wright was a long-time customer of a nail technician at a Missouri City salon.

While the salon’s manager was out of town, the technician had extra duties, including collecting payments until they were deposited.

The defendant had visited the salon during the manager’s absence, was aware that they were short-staffed, and likely observed the woman collecting payments.

On May 1, 2015, Wright visited the salon when it opened. While she got her nails done, the defendant asked the technician about her plans for the evening and the whereabouts of her relatives – which the woman thought was friendly conversation.

Some nine hours later, Wright returned to the salon as her technician and a coworker were closing and walking out.

Wright first said she returned because there was something wrong with her nails, but then said her car broke down and asked for a ride home.

The technician considered Wright a friend and agreed to give her a ride home. When they arrived at a home in the

Public review of upcoming textbooks

Fort Bend ISD will be conducting a public review on the upcoming textbooks that are under consideration for adoption for the 2017 – 2018 school year.

Proclamation 2017 Textbook Public Review •Career and Technology Education •Languages other than English Jan 3, 2017 – Jan 25, 2017 (Monday – Friday only) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FBISD Education Complex Textbook Warehouse 1555 Independence Blvd Missouri City, Texas 77489 For additional information, please call 281-634-2947.

Hunters Glen subdivision of Missouri City, Wright produced a knife and stabbed the woman repeatedly.

The defendant threatened to shoot her victim if she attempted to flee.

The woman was shocked and believed that Wright would continue to harm her, even though she didn’t believe that Wright had a gun.

Wright took control of the car and drove through Missouri City, Stafford, and Houston, while her victim begged to be released.

Wright demanded that the woman withdraw cash from ATM’s, but the victim did not know her PIN. She instead offered her car, her purse and personal property, and cash from the salon.

In an act of desperation, and still bleeding from her stab wounds, the victim opened the car door and tried to escape while the defendant was still driving.

Wright was able to restrain the woman, who suffered severe abrasive injuries to her arms, legs, and feet as a result.

Wright finally stopped in a poorly lit area, while her victim pretended to be dead.

Wright pulled the woman out of the car by her legs, causing her head to hit the pavement.

Wright then dragged her behind a dumpster and repeatedly stabbed her before leaving in the woman’s car with her phone, purse, and the salon’s money.

The victim didn’t make a sound as Wright stabbed her

because she wanted Wright to believe that she was dead.

Left for dead, the nail technician got to her feet once she heard the car leave. She was able to flag down two women who stopped their car and called 911.

They described the woman as bloody all over, like something out of a movie. EMS and police arrived to finally end the night’s ordeal.

From her initial contact with the good Samaritans and 911, through the investigation and at trial, the victim identified the defendant as “Kris, her friend.”

Wright’s family members were also her customers and the women were connected through social media, which the victim used to help law enforcement identify Wright as her attacker.

Wright was arrested exactly one month later.

Wright’s attorney argued at trial that there was no physical evidence to tie her to the crime and that the investigation was based solely upon the victim’s statement.

In closing, Assistant District Attorney Mahmoudi described Wright as a predator who abused her victim’s trust, separated and isolated her, violently attacked her and threatened her family, then robbed her and dumped her body “We don’t tell victims that we won’t hold predators accountable because there is no video or DNA,” said Mahmoudi.

“We ask victims to testify

Six Eagle Scouts recognized

Items delivered to home stolen Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man involved in a theft case. At around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, an unknown white male approached a home which had four packages on the front porch that had been delivered by UPS at 11 a.m.

The subject removed the packages and left the scene in a vehicle located nearby. The incident occurred at a home in the 4500 block of Selwyn Road in the Windsor Estate subdivision located near FM 1464.

The subject in the case is about 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He has a slim build and was wearing a baseball cap, a gray t-shirt and black basketball shorts. He left the scene in a small late-model black four-door passenger car.

“This type of crime goes hand-in-hand with the Christmas season,” said Sheriff Troy E. Nehls. “There are ways to avoid that situation, like selecting an alternate delivery address such as your workplace. Another idea is to request a signature be required for the packages to be released, thus ensuring it will go to the right hands. It is an ongoing battle, considering the number of packages delivered on doorsteps these days.”

Anyone who has information on this crime is asked to Call (281) 342-TIPS (8477)

On December 5, 2016 Troop 1631 in Sugar Land recognized six new Eagle Scouts at their Court of Honor ceremony.

The troop is 35 years old, has launched over 150 Eagles, is non-denominational, very diverse, and growing impressively. The sponsor organization is the Optimist Club of Sugar Land.

The six new Eagle Scouts are Mitchell Nguyen, Zack Dagnall, Tejas Murali, Spencer Reitz, Danny Penczak, and Kody Ngo. For these 6 young men, their path to Eagle involved a

collective total of 361 camping nights, 571 miles hiked, 193 volunteer hours, 194 merit badges, and high adventure treks such as Philmont, and Sea Base, and many leadership activities.

Also at this Court of Honor, other scouts received honors, including 45 new merit badges, and 12 rank advancements.

Over the 100+ year history of scouting in the US, only approximately 2 million* boys have reached Eagle – well under ½ of 1% of the male population.

Ronald Reagan was a fan of Scouting and said, “I ap-

plaud your many efforts and programs encouraging character development and leadership among American youth.

By sponsoring many useful physical, mental, and social activities designed to promote self-responsibility, the Scouts strengthen the cornerstone of individual freedom in our nation. These programs develop the youngster’s confidence in his ability to deal with nature, society, and a challenging world.”

For more information, please visit https://troop1631. trooptrack.com

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 17, 2016 in cause numbered 14-DCV-220119 styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC vs.

KEVIN DUANE MARTINDALE, in which a judgment was rendered on AUG 31, 2016 in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. for the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Eighty Two Cents ($7568.82); 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, 2016 and will on Jan 3, 2017 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 KEVIN DUANE MARTINDALE to and in the following described Real Property THE WEST FORTY-FIVE FEET OF LOT TWO (2),AND THE ADJOINING EAST FIVE(5) FEET OF LOT(1) OF QUAIL VALLEY ADDITION, THUNDERBIRD WEST COURTYARD HOMES SECTION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19 PAGE 16,OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TX SAID SUBDIVISION PLAT HAVING BEEN CORRECTED BY BOUNDARY DESIGNATION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 945, PAGE 522 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3639 PALM GROVE DR MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, 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: JAN 3, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Canal Road at Bella Terra Parkway to add multiway stop control, Pct 3.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan to convert Fulbrook Green to one-way operation, Precinct 3.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana, Section 18 at Hayward Hill Drive for the addition of “No Parking” signs, 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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on OCTOBER 05, 2016, by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15-DCV-228679 in favor of the plaintiff – SOUTHWEST CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of $ 3,593.15++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on OCTOBER 10, 2016, by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #11DCV-189821 in favor of the plaintiff – Quail Green South Community Association, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $ 6,217.69++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 21ST, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 03rd day of January, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – REGINA M. LEDAY, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: 14514 STONE PARK LANE, MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77489, ALSO KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST CROSSING, SECTION 1, BLOCK 5, LOT 21 TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

CASH SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sgt. C. McRae Deputy Constable CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on OCTOBER 07, 2016, by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14DCV-217290 in favor of the plaintiff – CAMBRIDGE FALLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of $ 2,521.86++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 10th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 03rd day of January, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Earl Thornton, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT TWENTYSEVEN (27), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), OF CAMBRIDGE FALLS SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050102 OF MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1706 CAMDEN LANDING TRAIL, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545 TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

CASH SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on OCTOBER 11TH, 2016, by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15DCV-221781 in favor of the plaintiff – QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 11,258.71++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 25TH, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 03rd day of January, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – BLACKSTONE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: TRACT 13B, BLOCK 2, N1/2 OF LOT 13, ALSO LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 13, IN BLOCK 2, OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 14, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sgt. C. McRae Deputy Constable

CASH SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sgt. C. McRae Deputy Constable

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF FLORA M. BRADLEY AKA FLORA BRADLEY, DECEASED; NO KNOWN ADDRESS NOTICE: 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 January 23, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on September 15, 2016. It bears cause number 16-DCV-235590 and is styled: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs Eugene Bradley, Deceased; Flora M. Bradley a/k/a Flora Bradley, Deceased The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: ELIZABETH HAYES BUCKLEY MADOLE PC 14841 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 425 DALLAS TX 75254 214-550-4154 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows towit: SUIT INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY: LOT EIGHTEEN (18), IN BLOCK TEN (10), OF THE REPLAT OF RIDGEGATE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGE 4, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST THE COURT QUANTIFY THE AMOUNT CHARGEABLE TO THE PROPERTY WITH RESPECT TO THE LOAN (INCLUDING PRINCIPAL, PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST, REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES, ADVANCES COSTS AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST) AND GRANT FORECLOSURE UPON THE LIEN SECURING SUCH AMOUNT AS PLAINTIFF’S SOLE REMEDY FOR DEFENDANTS’ BREACH OF CONTRACT AS ALLEGED ABOVE. 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 5th day of December, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Layla Helton Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 633-7635

I have levied on November 7th, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 03rd day of January, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Pamela Yvonne Chatmon-Perry, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 13, BLOCK 02, OF QUAIL GREEN SOUTH, SECTION 2, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 2337/B AND 2338/A, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 3007 EAGLE COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

TERMS: TIME: PLACE:

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on OCTOBER 18TH, 2016, by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #15DCV-229698 in favor of the plaintiff – WEST OAKS VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of $ 10,040.72++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on October 27TH, 2016 and will offer for sale on the 03rd day of January, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – WEST OAKS VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT FIFTEEN (15), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF WEST OAKS VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), PARTIAL REPLAT, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO(S). 895/A & 895/B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXS (THE “PROPERTY”).

TERMS: TIME:

CASH SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

PLACE:

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sgt. C. McRae Deputy Constable

CASH SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sgt. C. McRae Deputy Constable

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF FLORA M. BRADLEY AKA FLORA BRADLEY, DECEASED; NO KNOWN ADDRESS NOTICE: 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 January 23, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on September 15, 2016. It bears cause number 16-DCV-235590 and is styled: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs Eugene Bradley, Deceased; Flora M. Bradley a/k/a Flora Bradley, Deceased The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: ELIZABETH HAYES BUCKLEY MADOLE PC 14841 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 425 DALLAS TX 75254 214-550-4154 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows towit: SUIT INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY: LOT EIGHTEEN (18), IN BLOCK TEN (10), OF THE REPLAT OF RIDGEGATE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGE 4, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST THE COURT QUANTIFY THE AMOUNT CHARGEABLE TO THE PROPERTY WITH RESPECT TO THE LOAN (INCLUDING PRINCIPAL, PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST, REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES, ADVANCES COSTS AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST) AND GRANT FORECLOSURE UPON THE LIEN SECURING SUCH AMOUNT AS PLAINTIFF’S SOLE REMEDY FOR DEFENDANTS’ BREACH OF CONTRACT AS ALLEGED ABOVE. 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 5th day of December, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Layla Helton Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 633-7635

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF EUSTACE ARMSTRONG NO KNOWN ADDRESS NOTICE: 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 January 02, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on September 14, 2016. It bears cause number 16-DCV-235412 and is styled: Heirloom Investments, LLC vs Nigel Armstrong and the Unknown Heirs at Law of Eustace E. Armstrong In Re: 16523 Monte Carlo Lane Houston, TX 77053 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: SYLVESTER WILLIAMS WILLIAMS REFUGE & MICKEY PLLC 5151 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 205 HOUSTON TX 77007 832-364-5999 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF HEIRLOOM INVESTMENTS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BY AND THROUGH ITS ATTORNEY OF RECORD, SYLVESTER WILLIAMS OF WILLIAMS REFUGE & MICKEY, PLLC, 5151 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 205, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77007, 832-364-5999, BROUGHT SUIT AGAINST DEFENDANTS NIGEL ARMSTRONG AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUSTACE E. ARMSTRONG TO ENFORCE THE LOAN AGREEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16523 MONTE CARLO LANE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77053 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: TRACT 13B, BLOCK 2, N 1/2 OF LOT 13, ALSO LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 13, IN BLOCK 2, OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 14, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY. 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 16th day of November, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Layla Helton Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 633-7635

INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016 • Page 6

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 October 25th, 2016 in cause numbered 14-DCV215646 styled Fieldstone Community Assoc Inc vs. Tracy Gonzalez & Dwaine Hendricks, in which a judgment was rendered on October 7th, 2014 in favor of Fieldstone Community Assoc Inc for the sum of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars and Eighty Cents ($2,999.80); 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 October 29, 2016 and will on January 3, 2017, Tuesday, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Tracy Gonzalez & Dwaine Hendricks to and in the following described Real Property LOT Twenty Three (23), BLOCK Two (2), of Fieldstone Section Two (2), a Subdivision in FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 200060115 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 20539 COPPER CAVE LN, RICHMOND, TX. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of New Fieldstone Community Assoc 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 3, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy S Steele

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 October 25th, 2016 in cause numbered 14-DCV218741 styled Fieldstone Community Assoc Inc vs. Michael and Tanya Gamble, in which a judgment was rendered on August 25th, 2015 in favor of Fieldstone Community Assoc Inc for the sum of Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and Eighty Six Cents ($10,765.86); 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 October 30, 2016 and will on January 3, 2017, Tuesday, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Michael and Tanya Gamble to and in the following described Real Property LOT Sixteen (16), BLOCK Four (4), of Fieldstone Section One (1), an Addition in FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 200060114 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 20603 Garden Ridge Canyon, RICHMOND, TX. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of New Fieldstone Community Assoc 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 3, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Deputy S 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 OPENING DATE of December 27, 2016 AT 2:00 pm.

Invitation for Bid for the provision of parking lot expansion and LED lighting at a City Park IFB # 17-111 Parking Lot Expansion and Lighting Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. IFB’s 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. IFB’s marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers on December 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

NOTE: This solicitation includes a pre-bid walkthrough Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, 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. IFB 17-111 is posted for the duration, including any Addenda, at http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/.

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: RUBEN TRINIDAD CHARLES 707 ROBIN CIRCLE PASADENA TX 77502 NOTICE: 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 January 02, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on October 05, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-226885 and is styled: Maria Deleon vs. Ruben Trinidad Charles The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DAVID WINDLIN BERGQUIST BERGQUIST LAW FIRM 1333 WEST LOOPS SUITE 1700 HOUSTON TX 77027 713-655-8000 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows towit: ON OCTOBER 31 , 2014, PLAINTIFF WAS TRAVELING IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS WHEN DEFENDANT CAUSED A COLLISION WITH PLAINTIFF. AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION, PLAINTIFF SUFFERED SERIOUS BODILY INJURIES. 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 16th day of November, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Layla Helton Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 633-7635 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: E RYON and UNKNOWN HEIRS NOTICE: 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 January 02, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469.

We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was fi led on February 04, 2010. It bears cause number 10-DCV-178347 and is styled: Denise Randle vs E Ryon and Unknown Heirs The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: PATRICIA TSAI LONE STAR LEGAL AID 1415 FANNIN 2ND FLOOR HOUSTON TX 77002 713-652-0077 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows towit: LOTS TWO (2) AND FIVE (5) IN BLOCK A OF LADWIG ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORD IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 586 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS. 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 15th day of November, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Debra Elizondo Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 344-3959

INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016 • Page 7

COMMUNITY Fort Bend Charities conducts vehicle raffle It is Commissioner Andy Meyers’ favorite time of the year - the time to present the much needed funds to charities that benefit from Fort Bend Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that the Commissioner began many years ago.

After 10 years of hosting a Charity Golf Tournament, in 2015, Meyers launched the Fort Bend Ranchers’ Ball which has proven to be a huge success. In 2015 the Fort Bend Ranchers’ Inaugural Ball raised $252,000 and this year the donations increased to nearly $290,000 through the hard work of the dedicated committee led by Katy residents Jon and Sue Strange. Meyers and his hard working committee members have now raised over $1 million for very worthwhile charity causes.

Meyers is grateful for Jon’ nd Sue’s faithful support chairing the Charity Committee for the last 12 years. He is also grateful to the Host Committee Co-

Chairs Tricia and Ed Krenek and Cheryl and Kenneth Stalinsky for helping make the 2016 Fort Bend Ranchers’ Ball one of the most exciting and rewarding social events this year.

“We could not do any of this without the faithful support of our community and the committee members who generously give of their time, talents and treasure to help the less fortunate among us - this is what it is all about” Meyers said.

The committee has already scheduled next year’s Fort Bend Ranchers’ Ball for October 21, 2017 at Safari Texas Ranch.

Meyers is also a strong supporter of the arts in Fort Bend County. He presented KCAM Contemporary Art Museum Director/Curator, Ana VillarongaRoman, with a $2,500 donation from Fort Bend Charities, a charity he founded to help nonprofits in his precinct.

“Commissioner Meyers understands the importance of supporting the arts and Fort Bend

County’s only art museum. He realizes the benefits the arts bring to the economic development of our area, the future of our community as well as the significance the arts have on our Children’s education,” says Ana Roman. She adds, “Meyers has been supporting KCAM since its grand opening in 2013 and is the only elected official in our area to verbalize and commit to the importance of arts support.”

One of the biggest draws of the evening was the vehicle raffle. The Grand Prize was the choice of one of three vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe donated by Johnnie Smith, General Manager of Lone Star Chevrolet; 2016 BMW X1 donated by Maria Moncada Alaoui of BMW of West Houston; or a 2016 Ford F150 XLT Truck donated by Steven Humphrey of Lone Star Ford.

All the dealerships are part of the Sonic Automotive family of dealers.

Vice President of Fort Bend Charities-Walt Sass, left, Commissioner Andy Meyers presenting a check to KCAM Contemporary Art Museum Fort Bend Director and Curator-Ana Roman, Fort Bend Charities Assistant Treasurer-Lila Smith and Secretary of Fort Bend Charities-Jay Morris.

From left: Commissioner Andy Meyers handing the Grand Prize Winner, Javier Infante, keys to the 2016 Ford F150 Truck. Also pictured are Vice President of Fort Bend Charities-Walt Sass, Fort Bend Ranchers’ Ball Committee Chairman-Jon Strange and Secretary of Fort Bend Charities-Jay Morris.

Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers, fifth from right, pictured with his Fort Bend Ranchers’ Ball Committee.

Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016

WCJC Sugar Land graduates 19 in Associate Degree in Nursing program

FILM REVIEW: La La Land And the envelope; please.

This film is currently my pick for Best Picture 2016 and the crowning of Director/Writer Damien Chazelle as the new winner of the Steven Spielberg Award for movie-making genius.

I’m re-watching the opening scene of a jammed-up LA freeway of this stylistic song and dance extravaganza, that is big fun and entertaining, just so I can get my happy mood flowing again. This movie is magical.

“Just another day of sun.” Don’t be late to this movie because the opening scene is spectacular.

Southern California sun.

When watching this film, and you will see it sooner or later, try to remember that Damien Chazelle was born in 1985; yeah, the boy is 31 years old and is the same guy that wrote and directed the award-winning “Whiplash” in 2014. La La is his fourth film.

His career in movies is truly unlimited and I’m thrilled that he’s on our team. Stay alive Damien, and don’t you dare let the immense success and adulation that is about to happen to you, make you crazy. Easy to say, but let’s watch the next 40 years.

Here’s the strong aspects of this movie: acting, music, dancing, singing, screenplay (original), cinematography, costumes, editing, visual effects, make-up and hairstyling. And it’s a delightful love story that will take you back to the Fred Astaire/

Nineteen students recently graduated from Wharton County Junior College’s Associate of Applied Science Degree program. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Elizabeth Muigai of Sugar Land, Kimberly Clinkenbeard of Humble, Yolanda Rodriguez of Beasley, Christy Foor of Van Vleck, Kimberly Wauhop of Katy, Folasade Dage of Houston, Bianca Baston of Kat and Charmayne Yuson of Rosenberg. Middle row, left to right, are Maegan Bolten of Richmond, Sylinda Caballero of Bay City, Marissa Rodriguez of Richmond, Tungalag Sainbayar of Richmond and Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling Rachel Grinestaff of Richmond. Back row, left to right, are Marissa Giaimis of Sugar Land, Ginger Rogers 1930’s and hurl couples performance since Jack Melanie Goodlow of Stafford, Makayla Hubbard of Van Vleck, Brian Duncan of Cat Spring and you into the Ryan Gosling/Emma Nicholson and Helen Hunt in “As Kerry Williams of Sealy. Not pictured is Heidii Monterroza of Missouri City.

Good as It Gets” in 1997.

Stone of today.

Gosling’s Sebastian is a frusIs that possible? Yes, because Damien Chazelle is a virtuoso and trated jazz pianist who thinks his Gosling and Stone can perform, style of music is the answer to the Make this New Year’s Eve a ages on the façade of the iconic garages. Taxi services will also sing and dance well enough that world’s problems and bright-eyed sweet one to remember with a City Hall. be readily available for parties both will be nominated. Best Emma Stone’s Mia is an equally vibrant celebration for all ages The two-part celebration not interested in driving to and bewildered, struggling actress who featuring world-class entertain- kicks off at 7 p.m. with a cel- from the big event. Also, desigTHE STATE OF TEXAS makes coffee on the studio lot. His ment, state-of-the-art technol- ebration for families with chil- nated drivers in attendance will CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SILVIA O’CAMPO NKIA O’CAMPO SALGADO two-tone shoes are legendary and ogy and a unique 3D midnight dren of all ages with a children’s receive free soft drinks throughNOTICE: her almost-no-make-up is gutsy.

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file DJ, live entertainment, food and out the evening. light show!

Chazelle’s writing and direction a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday The New Year’s Eve event Sugar Land’s New Year’s Eve beverages and a mini fireworks next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this takes us down a love trail where a on the Square extravaganza is show at 9 p.m. to end the cele- will take place on Saturday, citation, same being January 23, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against slight touch of the fingers leads to the only free regional celebra- bration for the kiddos; the adult Dec. 31, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 a trip to Griffith Observatory in the tion that features award-winning portion of the event will begin at Alcohol will be available for Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor hills of LA and dancing under the 3D entertainment, fireworks, 10 p.m. and will include features purchase during the second part of the Justice Center building. stars and gravity-defying embraces street performers and activities such as circus street performers, of the celebration beginning at The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of while floating in the heavens.

Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on August 19, 2016. for families and adults of all DJ mixed with the live band and 10 p.m. For more information It bears cause number 16-DCV- 234800 and is styled: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs Sebastian’s car is a cool convert- ages. adult beverages. The event will about the event, contact Sugar Misael Vasquez, Uriel Salgado, Raisa Vasquez, Berenise Salgado, Juan Vasquez, The ible and Mia drives a Prius. Will Unknown Heirs of Silvia O’Campo a/k/a O’Campo Salgado.

Dance the night away at the conclude with a 3D light show, a Land Parks and Recreation Dethese two lovebirds get together? largest New Year’s Eve dance countdown to the new year and partment at (281) 275-2885 or The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: MICHAEL J. BURNS Will their careers and dreams dic- party in Fort Bend County with a one-of-a-kind sugar cube drop visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/speBUCKLEY MADOLE PC tate and trump their hearts? This music by Austin’s show band, specifically designed with Sugar cialevents for a complete listing PO BOX 9013 quality of a film is rare. Rock ‘n Electric Circus! The event will Land in mind.

ADDISON TX 75001 of events. Don’t forget to LIKE 972-643-6600 Roll. the Sugar Land Parks & RecreEvent transportation includes feature cirque-style street perThe nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows Grade 95. Larry H. to-wit: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWELVE (112), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), OR formers including stilt walkers, access to free shuttle services ation Facebook page at www.

REPLAT OF BRIAR VILLA, SECTION ONE (1}, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND aerial artists, circus-themed side from Mercer Stadium that will facebook.com/SugarLandParks COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN stage shows and a jaw-dropping run from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., for more event information and SLIDE 571A MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, NA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS SEEKING TO RECOVER A JUDGMENT AGAINST ALLOWING IT TO PROCEED 3D-video projection midnight as well as limited free parking for a chance to win special event The Commissioners Court of Fort TO FORECLOSURE AS PROVIDED BY THE DEED OF TRUST, TEXAS RULE OF Bend County, Texas has set a public show with never before seen im- in the onsite Texas or Lone Star giveaways.

Ring in the New Year in Sugar Land Town Square

CIVIL PROCEDURE 735.3 AND TEXAS PROPERTY CODE SECTION 52.002, PLUS INTEREST AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES, AS AN ADDITIONAL OBLIGATION UNDER THE SUBJECT LOAN AGREEMENT, AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SEEKS TO ENFORCE ITS SECURITY INTEREST AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PAYOFF AT THE TIME OF JUDGMENT AND JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF THE ABOVEDESCRIBED PROPERTY WITH RESPECT TO ALL AMOUNTS DUE UNDER THE LOAN 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 8th day of December, 2016.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Vanessa Vasquez Fort Bend County,Texas Telephone: (281) 341-3754

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 8TH day of NOVEMBER, 2016 by the 268th DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 16-DCV230200 in favor of the Plaintiff - GRAND MISSION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $9, 286.38 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - TAJUDEEN LAWAL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of JANUARY, 2016 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FORTY-ONE (41) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF GRAND MISSION SEC. 12, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060164 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7911 SARAGOSA BLUE LANE, RICHMOND, TX 77407 (PROPERTY).

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $194,180.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto.

All sales are final. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 2ND day of NOVEMBER, 2016 by the 240TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 15-DCV227239 in favor of the Plaintiff - GRAND MISSION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,616.94 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 8TH day of DECEMBER, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - SALMAN SARWAR had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of JANUARY, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas;VlZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK ONE, OF GRAND MISSION, SECTION THREE (3), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2559/B OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 19402 GRACEL Y PARK LN., RICHMOND, TX 77407 ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $221,760.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

hearing on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Del Webb-Richmond, Sec. Eleven, Pct 1.

AUTOMOBILE: Acura MDX

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

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 8TH day of NOVEMBER, 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 13-DCV-210166 in favor of the Plaintiff- KINGSBRIDGE VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,780.21 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 8TH day of DECEMBER, 2016, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - CARLOS DAVID AGUILAR had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of JANUARY, 2017 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28, IN BLOCK 3, KINGSBRIDGE VILLAGE SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND, COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 24681 A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 15202 MISSION FOREST DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX, 77083.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $149,260.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

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

BY SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The third-generation Acura MDX received a complete redesign for the 2014 model year and now benefits from a major refresh for model year 2017.

Upgrades and improvements include exterior styling and a suite of safety and driverassistive technologies.

More standard luxury and technology features include electric parking brake with automatic hold, auto high beam headlights, SiriusXM Radio 2.0 and four 2.5-amp USB charging ports.

Technology and advance packages add keyless remote engine start, 20-inch wheel and tires and power folding side mirrors. Advance grades add LED fog lights, olive ash burl or black limba wood interior trim, a heated steering wheel and surround-view camera system with six selectable viewing angles.

Advance models now also come equipped with two second-row captain’s chairs and a center console with two USB ports, replacing the three-

person second-row seating on lower grades. All MDX models offer a choice of front-wheeldrive or all-wheel drive.

Both the optional Technology Package and the Advance Package are available with the Entertainment Package. The MDS’s restyled exterior has a new diamond pentagon grille and restyled hood, front fenders, side sills, front and rear fasciae and LED headlights; dual exhaust tailpipes with bright finishers; capless fueling system and power folding side mirrors.

The 2017 Acura MDX gets power from a 3.5-liter directinjected i-VTEC V-6 engine rated at 290 peak horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. peak torque. The 2017 MDX with front-wheel drive is rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway. The MDX with allwheel drive is rated at 19 mpg city/26 highway. Joining each engine is a sport shift ninespeed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The rigid unibody structure, the MDX’s 4-wheel independent suspension, power steer-

ing, handling assist, vehicle stability assist and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS athletic handling provide a comfortable and quiet ride.

For 2017, every MDX model has collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and road departure mitigation.

All 2017 MDX models feature new auto high beam headlights and a new electric parking brake with automatic brake hold. The MDX advance package adds a new surroundview camera system with six selectable viewing angles.

The 2017 MDS accommodates six people and second row seats have an extended slide feature for easy access to the third row. Standard and optional tech features are accessed via an eight-inch color audio/information screen and seven-inch multi-use display.

The technology includes collision notification, remote unlocking, stolen vehicle tracking and traffic information.

Standard electronic features include SiriusXM Radio 2.0 and four 2.5-amp USB charging ports, the next-generation AcuraLink, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, Siri Eyes Free and SMS text messaging. Available electronic upgrades include a choice of Acura/ELS premium sound system, a nine-inch DVD rear entertainment system, an ultra-wide 16.2-inch rear entertainment system and navigation system with voice command capabilities and traffic data. The test drive Acura MDX has a MSRP of $56,400 with all standard equipment.

This SUV is a solid winner in comfort, handling, size.

INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016 • Page 9

Page 10 • INDEPENDENT • DECEMBER 21, 2016

Merry Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas

Steve Steve Porter Porter Sugar Sugar Land Land City Councilman City Councilman District District 11

Floyd Emery Dist. D Councilman Missouri City

Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert

Allen Owen Mayor Missouri City

District Attorney John Healey & Theo wish all a Merry Christmas From our family to yours...

HAPPY

Happy of July MerryFourth Christmas!

HOLIDAYS!

Brazos Professional Building

Wishing all a Merry Christmas!

Judge Jim Shoemake 434th District Court Fort Bend County Paid for by the Judge Jim Shoemake Campaign, Larry Morris Treasurer, 3202 Robinson Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459. In compliance with the Voluntary Limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Andy Meyers Andy Meyers Commissioner Commissioner Precinct 3 Precinct 3 Fort Bend County Fort Bend County

130 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 110

MerryThanksgiving!

Christmas!

Happy

Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Tel. No. 281-240-2424; Fax No. 281-240-7089 www.hrbacek.com

MerryHappy Christmas Independence Day!

Dean Hrbacek

Our Veteran Conservative Leader

Merry Christmas

Dedication • Hard Work • Conservative Results

Basil Housewright, Jr Account Manager Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc

Merry Merry Wishing all a Merry Christmas! Christmas!

Christmas

101 Southwestern Blvd, Ste 230,

Sugar Land, TX 77478-3535

RICK

MILLER TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 26

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! www.vote4rickmiller.com pd pol ad • Rick Miller Campaign, Bruce Bond, Treasurer

Randy “Chet” Woods President & CEO RCW Global Consulting, LLC.

Jerry Wyatt Council member at-large City of Missouri City

Jim Rice, Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustee Position 3

U. R. International 12551 Emily Court Sugar Land, Texas 77478 www.urinternational.com