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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016

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Historic Prison Cemetery Preserved

Central Fort Bend Chamber hosts annual gala, a “Winter Soiree”

Texas Historical Commission Executive Director Mark Wolfe, left, Texas Historical Commission Chair John Nau, Fort Bend County Historical Commission member Charles Kelly, Sugar Land Communications Director and Fort Bend County Historical Commission member Pat Pollicoff and Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman.

The city of Sugar Land and the Fort Bend County Historical Commission recently unveiled a Texas historical marker at the site of a prison cemetery that’s more than 100 years old.

The cemetery contains the remains of prisoners and guards who died from 19121942 at the Texas Department of Corrections’ Central Prison Unit.

The marker chronicles the history of the region including the often oppressive, brutal conditions found during the 19th and early 20th Centuries when prisoners labored under the state convict lease program, a system that ended

shortly after Sugar Land’s company town was established in 1908.

Originally located outside of Sugar Land’s corporate limits, the prison cemetery and surrounding property was dedicated to the City in 2006.

The cemetery is part of 65 acres of undeveloped property. The annexation of the property and subsequent designation as parkland ensures the preservation and maintenance of the cemetery.

The City worked closely with the Fort Bend County Historical Commission and Texas Historical Commission to designate the property as an historic site and ensure

necessary archaeological surveys. Additional surveys will be conducted prior to the development of future parkland -- plans include cemetery enhancements.

The City is also working closely with the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation to build a museum that tells the history of Sugar Land starting with its creation as a company town.

The museum will also document the surrounding area’s early history including the Karankawa Indians, the area’s earliest known inhabitants; the first settlers in the 1800s; the prison farming and convict lease program; and more.

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On Friday, December 2, 2016, the Central Fort Bend Chamber held its Annual Gala, a Winter Soiree. Guests arrived in style and were greeted by Santa and Mrs. Claus, snow, Nutcrackers and enjoyed a full night of fun. Awards were presented to the 2016 Distinctive Service Honorees, Jeff and Ann Council for their continuous service made within the community and Chamber. Jeff Council served as President of the Board

for the Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce in 1973, 1986 and 1987, with Ann serving as the first female Board Member since its inception. The Councils continue to display great leadership within Fort Bend County.

Jeff Haley with Si Environmental, LLC was also presented with an award for his excellent service as the Chamber’s 2016 Chairman of the Board. The Gala featured photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus,

a tree decorating contest, a silent and live auction filled with goodies for the whole family. All who attended danced the night away to a live performance by The Killer Dueling Pianos.

The Central Fort Bend Chamber is a 105 year old non-profit membership organization dedicated to creating a strong local economy where businesses can prosper. For more information, call 281-3425464 or visit www.CFBCA.org.

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Bellaire Mobility Project Ribbon-Cutting. County officials gathered for the Bellaire Mobility Project Ribbon-Cutting ceremony on Monday, December 19, 2016. The ribbon-cutting marks the completion of the four lane concrete boulevard from Parkway Lakes Lane to Lakehead Lane completing the missing links for the four-lane boulevard from Grand Mission Boulevard to Grand Parkway. County Judge Bob Hebert said, “This Bellaire Boulevard project is now open and provides for unimpeded traffic flow from FM 1464 through the Grand Parkway and on west to FM 723 .” Pictured Left to Right: Mark Dessens, Schaumburg Polk; Precinct 4 Constable Trever Nehls; Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson; County Judge Bob Hebert; Jon Strange; Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers; Wesley Crawford, Fort Bend County Engineering; Tom Pinchback, Commissioner Precinct 3 Office; Patrick Ross, R.G. Miller Engineers; Amber Forrest, R.G. Miller Engineers; Sam Moore, Allgood Construction Co.

The Fort Bend Junior Service League is proud to announce the Sugar Plum Market presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and Memorial Hermann, raised $310,000. Those proceeds were presented to Fort Bend County charities on December 9th at a Check Presentation Party held at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. See story on Page 3.

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By Peggy d’Hemecourt, Fort Bend County Master Gardener Residents of Southeast Texas are fortunate in having many options of fruiting trees for the landscape. With some careful planning and proper site selection, even a small yard can produce delicious and nutritious fruit nearly year-round. Spring to early summer: loquat, kumquat, nectarine, peach, plum, mulberry. Summer: fig, apple, jujube, pomegranate, pear. Fall: satsuma, persimmon. Winter: grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, pummelo, tangelo, tangerine. You can’t beat the flavor of tree-ripened fruit.

The winter months are the ideal time for making plans to add a fruit tree to the landscape. The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners 2017 fruit tree sale in January will feature multiple varieties of over 20 kinds of fruiting trees, including many citrus, chosen for their suitability for Fort Bend County.

The public is invited to a free program about fruit trees for Fort Bend County on Thursday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. Participants will learn about proper site selection and planting and care during the first year, and learn about the trees that will be available at the sale.

The fruit tree sale is Saturday, January 14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (or earlier if sold out) at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Barn H. Proceeds

from the sale support the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners educational programs and demonstration gardens. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who assist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in providing horticulture education to Fort Bend County residents of all ages.

For more information about the sale, visit www.fbmg.org/ events/annual sales.

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NEWS

Stafford considers police substation in The Fountains

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Councilman Don Jones, who is in his first term on council, proposed a plan at the Dec. 7 meeting that just may become a reality -- a police substation in The Fountains.

Jones, who said he’s lived close by The Fountains for 21 years, told council, “We have such a uniquely designed geographic area and it’s complex.

Safety is paramount in any community and we should always be cognizant of making it a top priority.”

As a resident of that area he said he has always wondered if the city needed a police station on that side of town so discussed it with Police Chief Richard Ramirez. The possibility, he said, came about with The Fountains “and look what it has developed into.

“In StreetLevel (Texas Instruments property developers) we have the next best thing. Expanding our police department will make us a safer city, a better city. I hope we now have the possibility to develop this concept. I can’t think of a resident in that area who wouldn’t think this is a great idea,” Jones concluded.

Councilman A. J. Honore asked about crime in the area and Ramirez said 67 percent of calls to Stafford police are from that area. He added that StreetLevel spoke with some outlet malls about their security needs and all the malls had police facilities on location.

He said thieves and burglars move from stores to residences and back again. “I think it would be ideal to go on that new property if we could do that.”

Councilman Ken Mathew noted that it would also seem to be a positive factor in the time it takes police to answer a call on the north side of town. Ramirez said the U.S. 59 corridor through Stafford is one district along with the Fountains to Meadows Place.

“We reduced the size of the district because of the call

volume. Once StreetLevel has finished 50 percent of the development our zoning will have to change because it will become a police zone all on its own.”

Councilman Cecil Willis said he would be in total support of adding more street patrols rather than have a building with one person sitting there waiting for someone to come in or for something to happen.

Ramirez said, “You position that person there so they can handle walk-in calls. Especially if StreetLevel develops like we want it to. If someone’s car is broken into they can report it. I envision housing our traffic division there because that’s where the traffic is bad. It would be staffed by an officer, community liaison and the crime division.”

The chief went on to say that the community liaison would do property checks for homeowners, which work in all large scale developments.

“Where response time would decrease is never having to leave a particular (police) district.”

Honore responded by saying that having such “would be a huge benefit to the current activities going on” and noted that neither Houston, Meadows nor Sugar Land have a police storefront on U.S. 59. “It could be used as a visitor center with a security person there.”

Then Mayor Leonard Scarcella said that some 21 years ago, “you will see there’s an area (in The Fountains) that was built with the hopes to have a police substation there.

It would have somebody sitting at the top with binoculars. The proposal never came to fruition. We have the model here at The Fountains. It still may be available and have more benefits to it than a storefront.”

Jones said the circular building in The Fountains is tall and that construction

would have to done to access it. Scarcella said, “It’s worth looking at if it’s something we are going to consider.” He urged all council members to go by and look at it, and added that it would give the image of a special police presence.

Councilman Wen Guerra then said, “If we buy into the area let’s not go to the upper level before we understand the concept. We have more officers in this year’s budget.

Hopefully, the economy will give us an opportunity to keep growing and put more officers out on the streets. The first place I’d put one is at the school, city hall and shopping centers.

“The city is not moving by leaps and bounds but it’s inching its way to perpetuate that kind of public safety, which accounts for almost 55 percent of our budget.” He said council needs to look at more models.

Scarcella said Jones’ idea has merit and should be looked at. “Where it would be located is very important.

When we look into this we need to look at all the ramifications.

“There is a potential there in that area but I think we need to have a clear understanding of what we expect to accomplish. It may be a point of information and contact rather than a police station.”

“We need a full explanation of the facts and I mean facts,” Willis said emphatically.

Honore asked Jones what process he has in mind to consider his proposal. Jones said gather the facts, look at models that are actually working and make sure the associated costs are effective and efficient.

The conversation ended with the mayor saying the chief should make a presentation of it to council. Ramirez said he’s already done research on it and will make the presentation the first of the year.

Sugar Plum Market raises $310,000 for charity The holidays are a little brighter for many charitable organizations in Fort Bend County thanks to a recordbreaking year for the Sugar Plum Market. Presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and Memorial Hermann, the 16th Annual Market raised $310,000.

Those proceeds were presented to Fort Bend County charities on December 9th at a Check Presentation Party held at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

The following beneficiaries each received a portion of event funds: AccessHealth; The Arc of Fort Bend County; Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston; Brookwood Community; Catholic Charities; Child Advocates of Fort Bend; East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry; Fort Bend Family Promise; Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity; Fort Bend Rainbow Room; Fort Bend Seniors; Fort Bend Women’s Center; Gigi’s Playhouse; Hope for Three; Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land; Literacy Council of Fort Bend County; Lunches of Love; Parks Youth Ranch; SIRE; Texana Center; The First Tee; The Rose; and Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Community Assistance Fund.

This year’s “Making Spirits Bright” themed Sugar Plum Market focused on the amazing beneficiaries

who have received grants from event proceeds through the years. Since its inception in 2001, the Sugar Plum Market has raised more than $2,200,000 for numerous local charities.

The popular holiday shopping event continues to grow, and this year welcomed 8,000

attendees and over 100 unique vendors. Photos from the 2016 Market may be viewed on the Sugar Plum Market Facebook page.

For more information about the Sugar Plum Market or FBJSL, please visit www.sugarplummarket.com or www. fbjsl.org.

Construction began recently on Oyster Creek Animal Hospital, a new veterinary hospital serving the residents of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County. “We are excited to bring our brand of high-tech, high-touch, complete veterinary care to Sugar Land,” says Dr. Darren Williams, owner of the hospital. “We will be able to provide state-of-the art veterinary medicine, in addition to routine care and luxury boarding. We look forward to serving the pets of Sugar Land for years to come.” The 6500-square-foot hospital will boast an open, airy reception lobby, separate entrances for dogs and cats to help reduce their stress, and exterior design elements that will blend with its Telfair neighborhood. Slated to open its doors in September, 2017, Oyster Creek Animal Hospital is located at the corner of University Blvd and New Territory Blvd, at 1218 Museum Square Dr.

Fort Bend Charities donates $25,000 to Women’s Pregnancy Center 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, Commissioner 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’s and Sue’s faithful support by 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” said Meyers.

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

Meyers has served as the Chairman of the Board for the

Pictured from left: Secretary of Fort Bend Charities-Jay Morris, Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers presenting the check to Executive Director of the Women’s Pregnancy Center-Stefanie Derrick and Vice President of Fort Bend Charities-Walt Sass Women’s Pregnancy Center for 25 years.

Meyers said, “My contribution is helping young women and in some cases, young men who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy, have the opportunity to save the unborn child’s life and hopefully lead the expecting parents to the saving grace of our Lord through the work of the center.”

The staff at the Women’s Pregnancy Center has seen over 30,000 women facing a crisis situation in their 30 year history.

According to the Executive Director of WPC Stefanie Derrick, “95% of abortion vulnerable clients who have an ultrasound in our center choose life.”

Derrick went on to explain

some of the services WPC offers, “Clients can enroll in our Life Directions educational program. It’s an earn while you learn program. The clients attend classes and mentoring sessions to learn skills such as how to give birth, parenting skills, financial responsibility, how to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships and have the opportunity to attend Bible studies. Every class they attend they receive vouchers.

They use these vouchers in our Baby Boutique. For example, if a client attends childbirth classes, they could earn 24 dozen diapers. We also offer on-going support through our biblically-based consulting for those who seek abortion healing, premarital consultation or any traumatic events from their past.”

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NEWS A foundation to build on: WCJC SLHF takes steps in preparation created following World War II for permanent museum

From humble beginnings, Wharton County Junior College has grown dramatically over the past seven decades, currently offering more than 40 degree plans at four campuses.

The college was born out of the Post-War Planning Committee, a 16-member group created in the mid1940s with the goal of boosting the area’s growth and prosperity. Comprised of area businessmen, educators and medical professionals, the committee considered various ideas before deciding upon the creation of a junior college.

Committee members believed that a local junior college would achieve four primary objectives: stimulate the area’s economic growth, provide employment opportunities, offer training for new careers and give future generations a reason to stay in the county.

Once the Post-War Planning Committee decided upon a course of action, it morphed into a new group: the Wharton County Junior College Committee. The membership remained the same, but now adopted the common goal of pursuing the formation of a junior college located within the boundaries of Wharton County.

Committee members undertook a grassroots campaign to get the college approved via referendum.

Speeches were delivered at civic organizations and at county functions and focused on the economic growth and job training a junior college would provide. Technical and vocational training were big selling points for the college.

Eventually, the issue went to the voters, with three items under consideration: (1) a resolution to establish a junior college; (2) the approval of a county tax to fund the college; and (3) the founding of a sevenmember board of trustees to oversee the college. All three resolutions passed on April 6, 1946.

WCJC’s inaugural Board of Trustees was installed on April 17, 1946. Members included F.J.L. Blasingame (who served as chairman), Donald Duson (serving as vice-chair), J.R. Peace (secretary), Harold Hansen, Richard Meek, Lottie Mullins and Carl Reynolds.

The board’s most pressing decision – and one that came almost immediately upon the close of the election – was to find an appropriate location for the college. That would prove

to be something of a challenge as the board’s members represented both the east and west sides of the county and felt their particular area would be better suited to such an institution.

So with the Colorado River standing as a dividing line, the three board members from the eastern portion of the county voted to have the college on their side while the three members from the west voted for their area. It fell on the shoulders of Blasingame, the board’s chairman, to break the tie. He voted for the east side.

For facilities, the board chose the Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds – which were used only for a short time out of the year – and a handful of unused military barracks left over from World War II. At that time, the buildings were located near where the college’s LaDieu Center is today.

The college’s first president was J.M. Hodges, an experienced junior college administrator. Teachers were hired and the college opened its doors in September of 1946 to approximately 200 students.

After obtaining accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the college received voter approval in 1948 for a $600,000 tax bond to construct permanent facilities.

A 20-acre site along Boling Highway and Alabama Road was donated.

Construction on the administration building commenced, and the college relocated to its present day location. Other buildings and expansions followed over the years, with Wharton County Junior College currently operating campuses in Wharton, Richmond, Sugar Land and Bay City.

Enrollment has grown to more than 7,400 students, and the college’s service area

This aerial photograph taken in circa 1956 is of Sugar Land when it was still a company town owned by Imperial Sugar. The picture was taken from the south / southwest. This picture along now encompasses Wharton, will other large pictures and drawings will be a part of an upcoming preservation project.

Matagorda and Colorado The Sugar Land Heritage Reflecting on the interim mu- to volunteering as SLHF transicounties, as well as parts of Fort Bend, Jackson and Aus- Foundation (SLHF) is taking seum, Parmer remarked “It is tions to its new home.”

High School student Elsa tin counties. The college’s tax several steps in preparation for hard to believe that the interim area includes Wharton Coun- opening a new museum in sec- museum has been open for over 5 Chittet, said “I believe that the ty and Needville Independent ond to third quarter of 2017. The years. We opened in conjunction Sugar Land Heritage Museum most visible step will be the clos- with the Farmers Market in Octo- is a great place to perform your School District.

WCJC celebrated its 70th ing of its interim museum at 198 ber 2011 for what was supposed service hours. As a student that is Anniversary this past year Kempner as of December 31, to be a three-month run. The suc- fairly new to Sugar Land and to cess of the Farmers Market gave the state of Texas, coming here with a concert featuring 2016.

Dennis Parmer, SLHF Execu- us an opportunity to showcase almost weekly to the museum Grammy Award winning musical artist B.J. Thomas, who tive Director, said, “While we some of our artifacts. We have has allowed me to learn more attended WCJC from 1961 to cannot give a firm date for the had thousands of visitors since about the area I live in and the 1963. More than 600 guests opening of the new museum, we opened. I want to thank our extraordinary history it contains. it is very important that we do volunteers for all their efforts. We I believe that even more history attended the event. several projects soon to get pre- could not have accomplished this will be revealed as a part of the pared for that day. We need to without them, volunteers are the reconstruction in the coming NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY year. I would recommend other perform a comprehensive review life blood of our organization.”

REAL PROPERTY students volunteer because it is a Martin (Marty) Nicholas, of our collection of artifacts.

Under and by virtue of a Writ of About 10 years ago, SLHF be- SLHF Board President, said, nice experience.”

Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 8TH day of NOVEMBER, Hal Jay, Heritage Hike Coorgan by collecting / preserving “Looking forward, 2017 will be 2016 by the 434TH DISTRICT Court dinator, said, “Even though the a huge transition year for SLHF! as many items as we could.

Our of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# philosophy was to collect / pre- We will be assessing our collec- interim museum will be closed, I 13-DCV-210166 in favor of the Plaintiff- KINGSBRIDGE VILLAGE serve as many items as possible; tion, designing / planning for the encourage folks to take our HeriHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. then when the time was right, new museum, we will be putting tage Hike on the second SaturPlaintiff, for the sum of $5,780.21 determine what would be used together a capital campaign, and day of each month. The hike is ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the in the museum. SLHF has been we will be continuing some of a walking tour of the Hill area sum of executing the same. Therefore, researching and developing our our current outreach programs. in old Sugar Land and includes on the 8TH day of DECEMBER, 2016, I, story line for the museum. With The SLHF Board of Directors a tour of the Sugar Land AuditoConstable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and the storyline becoming more and staff, will be busy with a va- rium. You will learn a great deal have seized all rights, title, interest, and clear and concise it is now that riety of projects to make all of about the history of the city!” claim to which the said Defendant(s) Parmer concluded by saying, time to review items in our col- this happen. We will also be call- CARLOS DAVID AGUILAR had of, in, or to the following described real lection to see how they pertain to ing upon our volunteers to be an the interim museum will be open property, and will offer for sale on every Saturday in December the storyline. To accomplish this, integral part of this.” the 3RD day of JANUARY, 2017 at the In response to the call for vol- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. inwe need to have working space County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, to spread out and evaluate a wide unteers, Haroldetta Robinson, cluding both Christmas and New Texas between the hours of ten o’clock variety of items. As we refine said, “I am not originally from Year’s Eve. Please come out and a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all our collection, SLHF now, more Sugar Land but I met my hus- see us at 198 Kempner Street. rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to than ever, would like to encour- band here; I have lived here for We are in the two-story red brick the following described real property age residents to donate items that 51 years. I started volunteering building in the former Imperial situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: pertain to Sugar Land, this area, at the museum in 2011 and have Refinery site.”

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 28, IN BLOCK 3, KINGSBRIDGE and the people who have made been involved in lots of interestVILLAGE SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION CONSTABLE’S ing projects. I have worked in the this a great place to live.”

IN FORT BEND, COUNTY, TEXAS, NOTICE OF SALE Parmer continued by saying, office, served as the volunteer Notice is hereby given, that by virtue ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE “It is also very important to bet- coordinator, and have assisted of a certain Order of Sale issued by the NO. 24681 A OF THE PLAT RECORDS ter preserve and restore some of in the saving of many pallets of clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. County, Texas on OCT 17, 2016 the pictures that we are currently bricks from the demolition of Bend (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN in cause numbered 14-DCV-220119 AS 15202 MISSION FOREST DRIVE, displaying. When the two pan- buildings on the former Impe- styled QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC vs.

HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX, orama pictures taken in 1919 and rial refinery site. I look forward KEVIN DUANE MARTINDALE, in which 77083. a judgment was rendered on AUG 31, the 1956 aerial photo of Sugar 2016 in favor of QUAIL VALLEY FUND, ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: Land on display were originally INC. for the sum of Seven Thousand $149,260.00 Five Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and framed, the materials used many CONSTABLE SALE Property is sold with all encumbrances Eighty Two Cents ($7568.82); plus fees Under and by virtue of a Writ of years ago, were not preservation and liens affixed thereto. All sales are for posting notice of sale, publishing, Execution and/or Order of Sale final. and museum quality materials. It costs of suit rendered by the court, issued on OCTOBER 05, 2016, by the Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money legal fees, and all costs of executing is important for us to take them 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, Order this Writ. of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause out of circulation for a while; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. I have levied upon the below listed #15-DCV-228679 in favor of the preserve / reframe them with the property on Nov 28, 2016 and will on plaintiff – SOUTHWEST CROSSING Rob Cook, Constable Jan 3, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours proper materials to protect them.

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Precinct Three of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to plaintiff , for the sum of $ 3,593.15++++ The closing of the interim muFort Bend County, Texas sell for cash to the highest bidder, all costs as taxed on said execution and/

BY SERGEANT JOHN MORALES seum is the best way for SLHF to the Right, Title, and Interest of KEVIN or order of sale and further the sum of Deputy Constable #1307 DUANE MARTINDALE to and in the accomplish the above steps.” executing the same.

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281-413-9732 Beard Realty Group

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

$224,500

$183,000

SOLD

Richmond • Windswept • 4/2/2

$159,000 $159,000

SOLD

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

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:

WOW New Price

$187,500 SOLD

$225,000 REDUCED

$239,490

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

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

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News Art is the Sauce, the UnGala Katy Contemporary Art Museum Fort Bend is opening up 2017 with vibrant style with their ďŹ rst ever Art Is The Sauce The Ungala happening on Friday, January 6, 2017.

Set to unfold upon the luminous backdrop that is The Terrace LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch (23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd Katy, TX 77494), this evening of delectable bites and drinks, collection of momentous art at auction, all melding in vivacious company will prove to be the most ungala gala of the year. “I am so amazed with the overwhelming support KCAM is receiving as we announce our very ďŹ rst gala / ungala‌â€? says KCAM Museum Founder, Director, and Curator Ana Villaronga-Roman. “We are excited to be the ďŹ rst greater Houston area gala of 2017 and we want to become the gala everyone loves!â€?

Over the past 3 years of the museum’s existence, a continuous surge of artistic and cultural electricity, a social transformation to the greater Fort Bend area and neighboring regions has happened all through art. A place of creativity and community, the mission of this establishment has been proven time and time again through the artistic vitality and progressive vision of Museum Founder, Director, and Curator Ana Villaronga-Roman. KCAM has been so fortunate to be surrounded by a competent and involved board and a network of art world game changers who will be chairing and hosting Art Is The Sauce The Ungala including Minnette Boesel, Deborah Colton, Dan Allison, Sarah Foltz, Bill Reaves, Mariana Valdes, Bridget Yeung, Cheryl Stalinsky, Stan

Goss, Carol Adams, and many more! This evening will gloriously highlight how the museum has been able to engage with the county and beyond by encouraging a deeper understanding of contemporary art beyond the metropolis of Houston. “As the greater Houston area continues to become more vibrant, international and expand, the outlying areas including Katy, the Woodlands, Spring and Sugar Land continue to become more important and are evolving rapidly. I commend the KCAM for leading the way to bring more arts and culture to these areas and I will continue to support them‌â€?, says Deborah M. Colton, owner of Deborah Colton Gallery and chair for Art Is The Sauce The Ungala.

Thriving as a self-sustaining community driven art museum, the KCAM has been able to grab and hold the attention of its surrounding public with thoughtful art exhibitions, extensive educational programming, and special art-centered events. KCAM stands as the only art museum in Fort Bend County and has continuously proven how the arts can be cultivated outside a major city’s core through remaining in a dialogue with major art institutions in Houston while forming their own voice in the visual arts.

Through the eorts of this unique ungala, KCAM looks to raise funds and heighten awareness for their capital campaign to construct their own building that will host even more work and more communal art happenings in the future. An evening dedicated to reinforcing the creative foundation of this

museum and expanding the impressive outreach KCAM has provided in such a short amount of time, Art Is The Sauce The Ungala will allow for the community to help celebrate the accomplishments of KCAM while elevating this ďŹ ne establishment to the next level of art force in both the contemporary art world and art education realm.

Gala tickets are $100 per person with sponsor tables at $750 for 8 people. VIP Tables are $1,000 for 8 People and VIP Reception at 6:30 with the honorees is included with purchase at the VIP level. Attire is art chic. Tickets can be purchased at kcamfortbend.com/ art-gala. Art Is The Sauce The Ungala is generously sponsored by LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and Vista.

Established in 2013, the KCAM Contemporary Art Museum Fort Bend is a notfor-proďŹ t institution in Katy, Texas, dedicated to presenting the contemporary art of our time to the public. The KCAM provides an interchange for visual arts of the present and recent past, presents new directions in art, strives to engage the public and encourages a greater understanding of contemporary art through education programs.

The KCAM serves a large area and population which includes but is not limited to: Fort Bend County and its many cities, West Houston and Harris County, Waller County and Austin County.

KCAM is a private museum supported almost entirely and thanks to memberships and donations. The KCAM is the only art museum in Fort Bend County. For more information, please visit: www.kcamfortbend.com

FILM REVIEW: Fences Denzel Washington; he directs and stars in this complicated story about Troy Maxson who is a New York City garbage worker in the 1950’s and complains â€œâ€Śhow come only the white man gets to be a driver and none of the coloreds.â€? And Troy uses the “Nâ€? word routinely and tells his wife Rose (Viola Davis) to â€œâ€Śget back in the house, Woman, this is man’s talk.â€?

Troy screams that he “ain’t scare of death; death ain’t nothing but a fast ball on the outside of the plate; I batted .432‌ the white man won’t let that boy get no scholarship‌.â€? His buddy tells Troy that “you got more stories than the devil’s got sinners.â€?

So, Troy starts telling a story about the devil with a clipboard and payment of a tendollar debt that took 15 years Words matter and this movie is based on the 1987 Pulitzer prize-winning play by August Wilson (died in 2005) who was stung by racism as a young, struggling writer so he had a special insight into the black man’s challenges because of the color of his skin.

Denzel plays Troy as a pompous, hard drinker (gin) who is too smart for his britches, but Wilson’s story and themes allow Denzel to also show a sensitive and likeable side of Troy Maxson.

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ture the Black Family experience during the Jim Crow years of the 50’s in Manhattan. Much of the movie is set in the Maxson’s concrete back yard where we are introduced to his drinking buddy and coworker Jim Bono beautifully played by 67 year-old Stephen Henderson. I fear that Henderson will get overlooked as Best Supporting Actor because of the super-powerful performances by Denzel and Viola Davis, but watching Henderson work his craft to the fullest was a treat.

When Viola Davis is introduced as a nominee as Best Supporting Actress on the evening of February 26th at the 89th Oscars presentation, I predict that her tearful and slobbering, heart-breaking scene with Troy in that backyard will jump out on the big screen and the voters will

In January, the Sienna Branch Library will roll out the ďŹ rst of many exciting new programs for the Young Adult community. •High School Homework Help – Thursday, January 12, 4:00 p.m., Computer Lab. This series will focus on free homework-help tools that are available through the Fort Bend County Libraries web-

The Booster Ball committee members The Clements High School Athletic Booster Club (CABC) will host their ROWDY RANGERS BOOSTER BALL with proceeds from the event beneďŹ ting the CABC on Saturday, February 18, at the Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land , 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

A full evening of fun! A mechanical bull, the band “Easy Money,â€? a wine pull and silent auction are just a few of the evening’s attractions. “We really want our community friends, alumni, and supporters of Clements athletRecently, 4th graders at Griffin Elementary gave the gift of warmth, and advice, to newborns and their mothers at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. The students knitted caps for the newborns and wrote letters to the parents, oering “words of wisdomâ€?.

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Women who give birth at Memorial Hermann Katy will have the opportunity to take home the caps and letters over the next few weeks. In the picture, nurses are holding up the letters, along with the cap donation.

ics to come out and enjoy some great food, beer/wine and entertainment� said CABC president, Mitch Danklef. “Fort Bend Independent School District does not provide all the necessary funding for sports, so our Booster Ball is one of our biggest and most important fundraisers; and it’s always fun.� Buy tickets through our website: ClementsAthleticBoosterClub.org To become a sponsor, please contact Laura Stoltenberg & Joannie Demeris, Co-chairs @ cabcboosterball@gmail.com The Clements Athletic

Booster Club is an organization of parents and families, working with the administration to support the entire athletic program at Clements High School. We are committed to providing every student who desires to compete, the opportunity to participate in one or more sports at the school. In the past few years, the Boosters raised and donated over $130,000 annually to support our student athletes including providing two male senior athletes and two senior female athletes with scholarships.

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Larry H. at 281-238-2952, or by visit- Area teens are invited to join service hours and meet new in this inaugural meeting of friends while helping to shape ing the library. •Young Adult Book Club the library’s new Young Adult the future of library services site (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), – Thursday, January 19, 4:00 Book Club and help to launch for teens!

These programs are free and including an introduction to p.m., Conference Room 2A. the new club to a great start! •Young Adult Advisory open to the public. For more the online databases and how Teen readers will have the opthey can be used for home- portunity to meet with others Council – Thursday, Janu- information, call the Sienna work assignments. Seating who share the same love for ary 26, 4:00 p.m. Conference Branch Library at 281-238is limited, and registration is great books, and have a live- Room 2A. At this monthly 2900 or the library system’s required. To register online ly discussion on the reasons meeting, teens are invited to Public Information OďŹƒce at at the library’s website, click a book or its characters were express ideas, organize up- 281-633-4734.

The Sienna Branch Library on “Calendar,â€? select “Sienna liked or disliked. This month, coming activities, and suggest Branch,â€? and ďŹ nd the pro- readers are invited to talk new programs that would be is located at 8411 Sienna gram. Participants may also about their favorite book from of interest to young adults at Springs Blvd in Missouri City. register by calling the library the “contemporaryâ€? genre. the library. Earn volunteer/

New programs for teens at Sienna library Fort Bend County Libraries is launching new programs speciďŹ cally designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

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Bill Parish to entertain Loving Friends Loving Friends, a social group of men and women who lost their spouses and want to move on in a social environment will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, Jan. 17 , 5 p.m. at Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. Bill Parish who brings his own unique band of showmanship and expertise to every type of musical performance will entertain the group. Although this very talented vocalist/guitarist performs as a single act, with his sequencing module, he truly has a full band sound. Cost for dinner and entertainment is $24 inclusive with complimentary valet parking available. Reservations required a week before the dinner meeting by calling 281208-3124. For more information on Loving Friends and its other monthly activities, please call 281-208-3124. New members always greeted with a warm welcome.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 for Arcola Farms Partial Replat No. 1, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 for Aliana, Section 55 being a partial replat of Reserve “A” Westmoor Drive and Reserves, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Reza Samani with Advance Surveying, Inc. at samanireza@hotmail.com for information prior to the hearing.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Rene Rodriguez with LJA Engineering at RRodriguez@ljaengineering.com for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by, Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 for replat: Sienna Village of Destrehan Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, Pct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Geoff Freeman with LJA Engineering at Gfreeman@ljaengineering. com for information prior to the hearing.

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 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:

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 for replat: Mason Road Self Storage, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Chris Rhodes with CivilSurv Land Surveying, LC at chris@ civil-surv.net for information prior to the hearing.

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

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City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-16-44 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, BUSINESSES, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO FOOD SERVICE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Jackson, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-16-44 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on December 19, 2016, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary 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 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:

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 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: 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

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: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SILVIA O’CAMPO NKIA O’CAMPO SALGADO 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 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on August 19, 2016.

It bears cause number 16-DCV- 234800 and is styled: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs Misael Vasquez, Uriel Salgado, Raisa Vasquez, Berenise Salgado, Juan Vasquez, The Unknown Heirs of Silvia O’Campo a/k/a O’Campo Salgado.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: MICHAEL J. BURNS BUCKLEY MADOLE PC PO BOX 9013 ADDISON TX 75001 972-643-6600 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWELVE (112), IN BLOCK TWENTY-FOUR (24), OR REPLAT OF BRIAR VILLA, SECTION ONE (1}, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE 571A MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, NA IS SEEKING TO RECOVER A JUDGMENT AGAINST ALLOWING IT TO PROCEED TO FORECLOSURE AS PROVIDED BY THE DEED OF TRUST, TEXAS RULE OF 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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Greatwood Parkway at Rabbs Crossing to add multi-way stop control, Precinct 1.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sendero Tract, Section 1 and Section 2, Precinct 3.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

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.

City of Missouri City SUMMARY OF THE FINAL REPORT OF THE 2016 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Pursuant to Section 11.13 of the Charter of the City of Missouri City (Charter), the City Council of the City of Missouri City (City Council) hereby orders this publication of a summary of the Final Report of the 2016 Charter Review Commission. Such Final Report was received by the City Council at its regular City Council meeting held on December 19, 2016.

On July 18, 2016, the City Council appointed the following five residents to serve as Charter Review Commission (Commission) members: Robin Elackatt, Scott Moseley, Eunice Reiter, Cheryl Sterling, and Joe Workman. The purpose of the Commission was to review the Charter in accordance with Section 11.13 of the Charter to determine if any changes to the City’s current Charter were merited.

The Commission met on August 8, 2016, August 22, 2016, September 12, 2016, October 10, 2016, November 14, 2016, and December 12, 2016, to review various items related to the Charter. Each meeting was open to the public. At this time, the Commission recommends making the following Charter revisions and proceeding with a Charter election: • revising the section governing the timeframe for the election of the mayor pro tem; • removing the requirement that the City Council must concur with the city manager’s appointment, removal, or suspension of department directors and assistant city managers; • changing the name of the city’s finance department from the “finance department” to the “financial services department;” and • changing the time that the fiscal year begins from July to October.

The Commission proposed no other revisions to the Charter.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY SERGEANT JOHN MORALES Deputy Constable #1307

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