Fort Bend Independent 052219

VOL 12 No. 21

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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

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Commissioners approve land purchase for Fulshear area public safety annex

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The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court last Tuesday unanimously voted to approve the purchase of a parcel of land for the use and construction of the Fulshear area Fort Bend County Public Safety Annex.

The 18,000 square foot annex was approved by Fort Bend residents in November 2015, after Sheriff Troy Nehls and Commissioner Andy Meyers promised voters that the facility would be built at the intersection of FM 1463 and FM 1093 the second most important intersection in the north part of Fort Bend County.

Precinct 3 County Commissioner Andy Meyers said, “This purchase has been a long time coming, and I’m grateful that the Court took this action today. Going back to 2015, Sheriff Nehls and I promised the residents in the growing areas of Fulshear and Simonton that we would work to build the County public safety annex where the community wanted it most. FM 1463 and FM 1093 is the gateway to the cities of Fulshear and Simonton

to the west, and it is the center of activity for current residents of Firethorne, Cinco Ranch Southwest, Westheimer Lakes, and Cross Creek Ranch. This annex will be an anchor and important presence in the growing community for decades to come.

“For many years, the County has carefully studied the growth of Precinct 3 and worked to place county services where they best serve our residents,” said Meyers.

“Ten years ago, we opened the Katy Annex at FM 1093 and SH 99 at the corner of the most important intersection of Precinct 3, and it has rapidly grown into the most widely used annex in the entire county. In 2015, we promised voters that we would duplicate that success at the next most important intersection of FM 1463 and FM 1093 in the Fulshear area. As Sheriff Nehls and I have publicly stated, this is a prime spot for maximum law enforcement effectiveness and efficiency. This annex will not only serve as a main substation for the Sheriff’s office, but it

Texas Legislature bans Red Light Cameras

By SESHADRI KUMAR The Texas Senate passed House Bill (HB)1631 on May 17. This bill prohibits the use of red light cameras by municipalities and local entities.

Unchanged from the House passed version, the bill will now be sent to the Governors desk.

“After years of effort by scores of Texans, I am pleased to announce that the Texas Legislature has finally passed the bill that will prohibit red light cameras in Texas. The bill will also prohibit counties from using unpaid red light tickets to block vehicle registration.

The passage of this bill is a major victory for Texans. No longer will Texans have their 5th and 14th amendments violated by unconstitutional tickets. Also, highway safety will be improved. I am truly honored to have worked with Representative Stickland to pass this historic bill,” stated Senator Bob Hall.

Dozens of independent nationwide studies consistently concluded that red light cameras do not improve safety, and in many locations they actually increase accidents.

In fact, a 2008 University of South Florida report found: Comprehensive studies conclude cameras actually increase crashes and injuries, providing a safety argument not to install them. Public policy should avoid conflicts of interest that enhance revenue for government and private interest at the risk of public safety.

HB1631 prohibits

will house other critical public safety departments that sorely need office space near the rapid growth areas of North Fort Bend County.”

The commissioners approved the purchase of the land subject to final review and approval of the Fort Bend County Attorney’s office. Once the purchase has been finalized, FBC Engineering and FBC Facilities will work to expedite the construction of the Public Safety Annex and should complete construction of the building in 2020.

Earlier, Commissioner Meyers had negotiated with a developer of a shopping center at the intersection of FM 1093 and FM 1464 for donation of the land for the Public Safety annex. But Nehls rejected the site saying it was in a WalMart parking lot and not suitable for the sheriff’s annex. Other commissioners did not want to overrule the sheriff and consequently the land donation deal died, though the taxpayers would have saved money. Now, in the same vicinity, the county By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County Republican is buying the land for $1.5 Party Chairman Jacey Jetton has million. resigned.

Jetton tendered his resignation at last week’s executive committee meeting.

The executive committee, comprising Precinct Chairs, is expected to meet this Thursday, and elect the new chair.

Jetton sent a message to Precinct Chairs and Elected Officials: “As everyone was, understandably, not able to attend the executive committee meeting last night, I wanted to share my final message with you.

“Over the last two years, we have accomplished a lot. Soon

photographic traffic signal enforcement systems (commonly known as red light cameras) in the State of Texas and disallows local authorities from forming future contracts with red light camera vendors.

HB1631 would also prohibit county tax assessor-collectors from refusing to register a motor vehicle based upon the owner’s delinquency in paying a penalty for a red light camera violation.

Senator Hall said in a statement that he is grateful for the overwhelming support from the Legislature in the passage of HB1631 and for the opportunity to protect the Constitutional rights of the people of Texas.

City of Sugar Land spokesman Doug Adolph said the city’s contract includes an automatic adverse legislation clause, meaning the contract terminates on the effective date of adverse legislation “Red light cameras have made intersections in Sugar Land safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians; however, we will comply with state law. We will continue to monitor and review

all intersections for traffic activity and vehicular crashes,” Adolph said.

Houston Coalition against Red Light Cameras spokesman H. F. Van Der Grinten said, “This revenue inspired abuse of the driving public is coming to an end. Sure, a few RLC violations that were documented by City of Sugar Land’s cameras were justified, but the overwhelming majority of the cited thousands were not deliberate or the result of unacceptable carelessness.

“The legislature obviously remains unconvinced that RLC enforcement actually reduces accidents and saves lives.

“The questions of RLC enforcement constitutionality remain issues in numerous jurisdictions in the state.

These actions should proceed regardless of this new ban.

Fining vehicle owners instead of the violating driver and the denial of a jury trial are two of them. The use of fines and forfeitures as a revenue source for anything other than financing law enforcement also remains an unresolved question.”

Fort Bend County Republican Party Chairman resigns

Jetton

Wood ducks sighted at the Park during the Big Sit. Photo credit Robbin Mallett

Cullinan Park Conservancy “Anhingas” in TPWD Birding Classic Cullinan Park Conservancy volunteers participated in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Birding Classic’s “Big Sit” competition recently. The Big Sit competition has teams select a 17-foot diameter circle from which to bird. The Conservancy’s “Anhingas” team, named after the Conservancy’s mascot and a bird that frequents the Park, tracked birds from the observation deck overlooking White Lake at Cullinan Park. Team members could bird from that spot throughout a pre-selected 24-hour period. Only birds seen or heard from within that circle could be counted for the competition. The team identified 45 different species of birds from the observation deck in less than 24 hours. Cullinan Park is known as somewhat of a birder’s haven - over 250 different bird species have been spotted at the Park over the last few years. During the Big Sit, however, some of the more experienced birders noted the variety of warblers and other birds that aren’t always found in this area. Conservancy board member Cee Cee Parker organized the program, a first for Cullinan Park. “For the competition, there were some exciting finds and everyone enjoyed themselves.” Team Members from the Anhingas team, left to right: Cee Cee Parker, Robbin Mallett, Ron Weeks, members will find out where they placed at an awards ceremony on Suzanne Mottin and Susan Fortenberry.

June 1 in Houston. Visit www.cullinanparkconservancy.org.

after you entrusted me with this position, we streamlined the party and took steps to strengthen the financials and organization of the Party. By the end of that summer, we were hit with Hurricane Harvey and our party activities shifted to serving our communities.

We then had two of the most successful LRD’s in our party’s history, raised a record amount of money in 2018 for our county party, and ran an award-winning campaign. At the same time, we lost many good leaders in our county and this personally hurt, as we worked so hard for their victory.

“I took on this role to build on what the prior county chairs had built before me and leave it better for the next person to take over after me. I feel I have given it my all and accomplished what I wanted to in this phase of the Party. I will now move on to other endeavors to help our Party across our county and state. “....I have faith that the EC will elect a chair that will carry the torch for the next leg of the race and leave the party better for the person that will follow them....

The fight to ensure our conservative values and principles prevail never ends and I still look forward to joining you all on the frontlines in 2020.”

At press time, at least three precinct chairs have expressed interest in becoming the party chair. They are Linda Howell, Alysa Jarvis and Tina Michie.

It is believed Jetton himself will announce his run for State Rep in the 2020 party primary.

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Cyber Security Awareness Tips for Businesses @ Sienna Branch Library The Internet can be a valuable tool for businesses, but it can also present dangers such as fraud, viruses, and identity theft.

Fort Bend County Libraries will present a special program for business owners, “SCORE: Identifying Business Cyber Risks,� on Saturday, June 8, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Sienna Branch Library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.

This workshop will help small-business owners identify cyber threats, prevent Internet data breaches, and protect the digital assets of their business as well as their customers.

SCORE mentor Urmila Nagvekar will discuss ways to assess the security of information that could be at risk. Gain a better understanding of the various cyber-threat actors, their motivations, and which ones are most relevant to a business.

Get tips on ways to mitigate the most relevant cyber risks.

Nagvekar is a certiďŹ ed information systems security professional (CISSP) with more than 20 years of experience in IT and Security. She is a partner with Smart Cyber Defense LLC. This program is presented in partnership with SCORE, the non-proďŹ t mentoring arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Those attending this program will learn about resources that are available through SCORE and how to draw on the experience of other SCORE members. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Sienna Branch Library (281-238-2900).

Montessori Parenting Workshop @ University Branch Library, Sugar Land - June 7 Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present a parenting workshop on “The Montessori Method� on Friday, June 7, beginning at 10:15 am, in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus.

The Montessori Method of Education is a child-centered educational approach based on scientiďŹ c observations of children. It focuses on fostering independence, developing hand-eye coordination, and encouraging curiosity in toddlers.

For this interactive workshop, presented by parent educator Corine Noronha, parents are encouraged to bring their children (aged 14 months to 3 years). Parents will receive hands-on instruction and have an opportunity to practice the Montessori techniques with their children. Get tips on incorporating the Montessori Method at home, and learn about ways to encourage a toddler by providing freedom to explore within limits.

Noronha will help parents guide their children to choose appropriate toys, care for materials, learn to take turns, and communicate their feelings with language. Noronha received her undergraduate degree in liberal arts in India, and her early childhood diploma from the American Montessori Society.

The workshop is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. Registration will open May 24. To register online at the library’s website www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-633-5100.

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NEWS

Chords for a Cause

L to R: Tanya Mahesh, Mr Bob Wylie, Mrs BL Wylie and Sandhya Mahesh

By ESHAAN MANI Sisters Sandhya Mahesh and Tanya Mahesh, 8th-grade and 6th-grade students at Nolan Ryan Junior High in Pearland and volunteers with Skate Therapy, teamed up with some amazing elementary and middle school performers from local schools to put together their 4th Annual Rhythm on Ice musical evening on Saturday, May 11th, 2019.

The event was a phenomenal success despite some confusion with the rain and raised almost $2,500 for Skate Therapy, a non-profit organization that provides children with special needs the opportunity to experience the sport of figure skating.

The Mahesh girls, Tanya and Sandhya, are very passionate about this cause. They have committed to coordinating and leading this event for the past

four years.

Following the customary Star Spangled Banner rendered by the Nolan Ryan Junior High Choir, Mrs. Angela Forsythe and her daughter Franchesca shared their experience and the magic of Skate Therapy.

Their story is inspiring.

Franchesca, a student at Skate Therapy, was born with anophthalmia (without eyes), allergic to her own sweat, physically and mentally impaired.

The program gave her confidence, joy, laughs, many friends, and most importantly, she felt loved. Franchesca’s thoughts of “I’m different - they are normal, but I am not. I don’t belong” were all erased by her experience and enjoyment through Skate Therapy.

This emotional talk was followed by various musicians, whose surreal melodies

transported the audience to a different plane.

To close the musical leg of the event, Mrs. BL Wylie, founder of the organization spoke. Coach Wylie came from a family of skaters and learned to skate at a young age, but was forced to quit because of financial constraints.

When her son, Paul Wylie, a retired Olympic silver medalist, exhibited interest in the sport at age 3, she supported him.

She had always seen special needs children sing on the sidelines, and wanted to involve them in the sport.

She said that the kids who participate in Skate Therapy are not handicapped. They are just the same as all of us but have more challenges in their lives.

We should be empathetic, and Skate Therapy helps those children overcome their challenges.

She spoke about how Sandhya grew along with the children with special needs whom she mentored.

That journey is equally important and commendable. And with that meaningful speech, the ‘shopping for a cause’ was on!

Various people donated pizza, cupcakes, and drinks. Gavin Crawford of The Food Network fame donated his cupcakes for the cause.

Mrs. Bey Ann Mickle, mother of Kim Mickle, who is legally blind also donated her paintings which raised over $300.

Rinpoche (an Indian jewelry business run by Mrs. Ujjwala Makker) sold exquisite but reasonably priced jewelry (10% of the profits of which went to Skate Therapy).

Mrs. Shipra Jhunjhunwala, an artistic Houston mother, was selling various items, including her paintings, homemade gift tags, and some cards (perfectly in time for Mother’s Day) handmade by her neighborhood Energy Corridor kids with 100% of proceeds going to Skate Therapy.

The evening was a hit, as musicians and local artists put their talents to use for a good cause. Sandhya Mahesh, 8th Grader at Nolan Ryan Junior High For more information, please School, Pearland. visit: www.skatetherapy.org

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Fort Bend Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution chose the American Legion Post #942 for the second year in a row as

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 25, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2019, the same being the 4th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

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LOT 1, BLK 4, EDGEWOOD 285500004001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 NANCY JO CROSS, AKA NANCY ADDN, VOL 234, PG 582* CROSS GONZALES, ET AL APRIL 23, 2019

$80,190.00

$11,900.00

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LOT 3, BLK 4, EDGEWOOOD 285500004003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 NANCY JO CROSS, AKA NANCY ADDN, VOL 234, PG 582* CROSS GONZALES, ET AL APRIL 23, 2019

$17,850.00

$4,600.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, April 25, 2019

its Spring Veteran’s Project.

At the May meeting, Paula Burns, Regent of the Fort Bend Chapter, presented Commander Ralph Vilarreal and 1st Vice President Jessie Vargas with a check for $500.00. This check will be combined with funds raised

by Post #942 for a $1000.00 educational scholarship for a student attending college in the fall. DAR members are proud to participate in NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated April 12, 2019, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the County Court at Law 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of SETTLERS PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against RUSSELLE ANN WALDORF, defendant, in Cause No. 18-CCV-062627, for the sum of THREE-THOUSAND-FOUR-HUNDRED NINETY-NINE- DOLLARS AND 85/100’s CENTS ($3499.85), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 23 day of APRIL, 2018, at 10:00 AM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of RUSSELLE ANN WALDORF, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT THIRTY SIX(36), IN BLOCK NINE 9 , OF SETTLERS PARK SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 20 PAGE 12 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3043 WINCHESTER WAY SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 and on JUNE 4, 2019, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of RUSSELLE ANN WALDORF, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG, 301 JACKSON ST 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 4 2019 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 AM BY Sergeant M. Kutach TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

Constable Mike Beard Fort Bend County, Texas

the Wreaths across America program.

Proceeds from the sale of these wreaths are set aside along with private donations from the chapter members themselves for projects benefitting veterans and their families. The Fort Bend Chapter is honored to work with the American Legion in helping a deserving student fulfill his or her dream of a college education. The Fort Bend Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

September through May at the George Library in Richmond, TX. CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on April 3, 2019 in cause numbered 15-DCV-228183 styled NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. vs. Peter Justin, in which a judgment was rendered on July 13, 2018 in favor of NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. for the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and Four Cents ($11,573.04); 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 May 17, 2019 and will on June 4 2019 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 Peter Justin to and in the following described Real Property LOT SEVENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF SANDERS RIDGE, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1094/A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 4, 2019 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Dep. Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.

By Deputy Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

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‘Diversion programs end mass incarceration, school to prison pipeline’ : DA District Attorney Brian Middleton, in the first 100 days in office, has made significant changes to the District Attorney’s Office and its processes.

Middleton has created pretrial diversion programs for first time offenders charged with possession of marijuana or possession of cannabis oils or cannabis wax, and first time DWI offenders.

The diversion programs are “second-chance” programs that encourage defendants to accept responsibility for their behavior, receive treatment or instruction, and avoid the collateral consequences of criminal convictions.

The cost of the diversion programs are paid by the defendants (except when indigent) and save tax dollars by avoiding the cost of incarceration while expediting the resolution of criminal cases.

“With a progressive vision addressing criminal justice in a county that will quickly reach a million residents, these changes are designed to be smart on crime, collaborative with criminal justice agencies, and to use tax dollars wisely,” Middleton said.

As part of Fort Bend County’s plan for comprehensive bail reform and compliance with federal law, the District Attorney’s Office recommends personal recognizance bonds in lieu of cash bonds for low level, low risk offenders – including defendants charged with possession of marijuana.

Moreover, when the circumstances dictate that the District Attorney’s Office should request a cash bond, the county now provides contested bond hearings where a defendant can challenge that recommendation.

“Some of the people arrested have made a mistake that is out of character; some are dangerous or career criminals, and it’s our job to discern who’s who and take appropriate action,” said

Middleton.

“If we can treat them with the right approach to reduce future illegal behavior, we’ve saved lives and relieved a burden to the county’s resources.

“But make no mistake about it, justice for victims of crime and the safety of our community is still what we’re about. Some need to go to prison, and we’ll do our best to send them there.”

Middleton strives to employ the best trial attorneys in the State and has increased the level and frequency of training of prosecutors in order to achieve that goal.

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is also investigating complaints of public corruption and will seek funding from Commissioner’s Court for a public integrity unit.

“I evaluated my staffs’ needs quickly after taking office and determined we needed focused training and expert hires in several areas. We successfully lobbied for additional training dollars and new positions that will have an immediate impact on our caseload,” Middleton said.

“And while we need more staff to address the rapidly growing workload overall, public integrity investigations are a priority to me and the public. Investing in personnel now will save the county money later because it’s always more expensive to pay on the back end.”

Middleton said he is committed to keeping Fort Bend County safe and being smart on crime.

“The District Attorney’s Office strives to end mass incarceration and to eliminate the ‘school to prison pipeline’ via diversion programs and expanded rehabilitation programs,” he said.

The office will make evidence-based decisions and utilize best practices to ensure that justice is achieved in our criminal justice system, Middleton said.

Housekeeping position; Senior Independent Living 2815 Cypress Point Dr. Missouri City, Tx 77459 Full time Job Hours: 8 - 4:30 p.m Monday-Friday Must have transportation And be reliable.

Please come by to apply for the job Monday-Friday 8:30 -11a.m CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on April 8, 2019 in cause numbered 16-DCV-231316 styled Aliana Assoc. Inc. vs. Theresa Ly and Phuoc Ha, in which a judgment was rendered on October 26, 2018 in favor of Aliana Homeowners Assoc. Inc. for the sum of Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four Dollars and Fifty One Cents ($14,464.51); 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 May 1, 2019 and will on June 4, 2019 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 Theresa Ly and Phuoc Ha to and in the following described Real Property LOT FIFTY NINE (59), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF ALAINA, SECTION 2 REPLAT NUMBER 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NUMBER 20080198 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 16826 COOK LANDING DR., RICHMOND TEXAS 77407 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Aliana 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: JUNE 4, 2019 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: Dep. Steele TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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 APRIL 3, 2019 in cause numbered 18-DCV-254693 styled COLONY GRANT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. vs. BETTY JEAN DORSEY, in which a judgment was rendered on OCT 10, 2018 in favor of COLONY GRANT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. for the sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Three dollars and Sixty Six Cents ($6863.66); 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 APRIL 23, 2019 and will on June 4, 2019 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 BETTY JEAN DORSEY to and in the following described Real Property LOT 07 BLOCK 8 OF COLONY BEND SECTION 3 AN ADDITION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER VOLUME 27 PAGE 18 AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of COLONY GRANT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETNG ROOM 301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 4, 2019 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

NEWS

Stafford Mayor opposes sales tax deal on moral grounds

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Six council members voted yes, and the mayor voted no to bringing a retail sales center to Stafford.

The Stafford Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) promoted it in order to expand business development in Stafford.

It could bring in an estimated $50 million or more in sales taxes to the city annually and will be run by Southeastern Developers, a Georgia limited liability company.

The key to the agreement is the 80/20 split with 80% going to Southeastern and 20% to Stafford depending on how much Southeastern’s retail sales center brought in. If the developers make $100 million in sales, there is $2 million in sales taxes. Of that $2 million Southeastern gets to keep 80%, which is $1.6 million, and the city gets 20% or $400,000.

The program grant payment with the SEDC and the developer states that new net sales generated by the retail sales center over a 12-month period must be equal to or exceed $50 million or more.

When and if that occurs the SEDC must pay the developer 80% of the sales and use tax revenue on a monthly basis.

If the developer makes less than $50 million a year, the SEDC does not have to make any payments to the developer

for sales made by the retail sales center.

If the aggregate of new net sales equals or exceeds $100 million for a calendar year, the SEDC must extend the term of the agreement for one additional month for each calendar year the threshold is met up to five years.

The city’s attorney, Art Pertile, said the SEDC and Southeastern have an agreement of 15 years with 5 more years as a possibility.

The center must be housed in a minimum of 1,000 square feet of office space, be located in Stafford and employ a minimum of five full-time employees per year. The agreement starts on Oct. 1 and occupancy must start

by Sept. 30.

If any other city such as Katy, Sugar Land, Jersey Village tries to entice Southeastern to move from Stafford, and they do move, Southeastern would have to reimburse the city over 5 years, Pertile said. Also, if Southeastern does not operate for 30 consecutive months they must also reimburse the city, according to the SEDC’s agreement with Southeastern.

“They have to report sales taxes on a monthly basis,” Pertile told council.

“We put the sales taxes for the year in a separate account and then we issue them a check. We control the money. They have to

pay all the ad valorem taxes.

“We have to make sure the sales center provides us its total number of sales. We’ll get our numbers from their numbers to make sure we have the same numbers. They also have to report if they are late paying taxes and if there are any property taxes. If the state audits them we need to be told,” Pertile said.

During the discussion, Mayor Leonard Scarcella said, “With all due respect I cannot support this agreement. I think it has an immoral predicate.

“The point of sale will be Stafford. In view of that, it means Stafford gets the dollars that otherwise have gone to other cities. That’s a very inappropriate situation and is just like legal thievery.

“The promoter gets 80%. If a million comes in here and most of it comes from our neighboring cities, that is indefensible. The good thing the state legislation has seen fit to do is abolish this on Oct. 1. We’ve got to get this into place by then or it goes against us.

“I have the gravest reservations against this. I believe it is inappropriate. It’s the law and many others do it, but I don’t like stealing from my neighbors. I cannot vote for this,” the mayor said.

Mayor Pro Tem Virginia Rosas said she thinks it’s a good

opportunity for Stafford and Councilman Cecil Willis said, “20% of something is better than 100% of nothing.”

The SEDC president, Wen Guerra, who is also a city councilman said, “This project was perpetuated by the SEDC. This is the second time I’ve looked through it. It’s a new world. All we are doing is following the lead of our economic base coming in and using every form to bring in more taxes.”

Councilman Ken Mathew said, “We have to change according to the times. If you don’t accept it there are plenty of cities who would. We are getting zero now.

Hopefully we will be getting $200,000 or more. If we don’t act on it there are plenty of other cities who will take it away from us. We had to act accordingly and promptly.”

Councilman A. J. Honore said, “This one is a home run. My understanding is they are ready to move. I can’t understand any immorality. That’s how business has been transacted. The option we have here is to be in a whole new industry There is a downside protection for them and for us.”

Councilman Don Jones said he wants to be positive and open about the opportunity. “I can’t wait to see this since it’s a first and is a new era and a new day.”

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 30, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2019, the same being the 4th day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

1

16-DCV237169 02/21/19

371501004017091 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. HICKORY CREEK SEC 1, LT 17, 4 GUILLERMO CHAPELLIN, ET AL BK 4, REC'D UNDER SLIDE NO. 569/B* APRIL 23, 2019

$172,380.00

$15,500.00

2

16-DCV237169 02/21/19

371501004006091 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. HICKORY CREEK SEC 1, BLK 4, 4 GUILLERMO CHAPELLIN, ET AL LT 6, REC'D IN SLIDE NO. 569/B* APRIL 23, 2019

$200,170.00

$17,800.00

3

18-DCV248847 06/13/18

352803001010090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ISABELLA SAMBA A/K/A APRIL 23, 2019 ISABELLA BECKLEY

GRAND MISSION ESTATES SEC 3, BLK 1, LT 10, REC'D UNDER PLAT 20140186*

$342,770.00

$15,500.00

4

18-DCV256225 02/21/19

310514001001091 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. FIRETHORNE SEC 14, BLK 1, LT 4 1, REC'D IN PLAT NO 20070014* SUPINDA FLY, ET AL APRIL 23, 2019

$381,780.00

$32,000.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

Dated at Richmond, Texas, April 30, 2019 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

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Stafford High School Army JROTC team to compete in National Academic Bowl Championship

AUTOMOBILE: Kia Soul

By BARBARA FULENWIDER For 2020 the compact Soul got an all new platform, advanced cockpit designed to provide a visceral music experience, a new 2.0-liter engine with an available IVT transmission, a 10.25-inch available wide display, and available head-up display.

The Soul’s seven trim levels – LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EV, EX, EX Designer Collection – proves “there is a Soul for everyone.” While the Soul continues its boxy silhouette its new exterior design includes larger front grille with two-tones, roof rack mounting points and wraparound boomerang-shaped taillights.

It also has newly sculpted lines and more technical lighting elements.

The interior of the 2020 Soul makes music an overarching theme, so the third generation has sound mood lighting that makes a 3D pattern of color on the upper door panels. There is also available wireless charging, dual auto climate control and tweeter speakers.

Despite its compact footprint, the Soul’s boxy dimensions continue to have a surprising amount of cargo and passenger space. The interior of the Soul now gives passengers more legroom in the front and rear and 5 cubic feet more cargo space. It also has a wider and lower rear liftgate opening, easy grip handle on liftgate, dual level cargo board that can accommodate taller items thanks to a lower level floor setting, and larger

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF EDDIE ARTHUR HARVEY AND JESSIE MARIE HARVEY, 5706 W RIDGECREEK DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77053 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 May 20, 2019 a default judgment may be taken against you.

The case is presently pending before the 458TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas. It bears cause number 17-DCV-241085 and is styled: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC3 Asset Pass-Through Certificates v. The Estate of Eddie Arthur Harvey, The Estate of Jessie Marie Harvey, Rose Harvey, Carlton Ballard, and Unknown Heirs at Law of Eddie Arthur Harvey and Jessie Marie Harvey In Re: 5706 W. Ridgecreek Dr., Houston TX 77053 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: ROBERT Y PETERSON ALDRIDGE PITE LLP 701 N POST OAK ROAD SUITE 205 HOUSTON TX 77024 713-293-3618 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THIS IS A PETITION FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5706 W RIDGECREEK DR., HOUSTON, TX 77053.

THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE RECORD OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY, EDDIE ARTHUR HARVEY AND JESSIE HARVEY ARE DECEASED AND THAT SOME OF THEIR HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES ARE UNKNOWN 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 4th day of April, 2019.

DISTRICT CLERK BEVERLEY MCGREW WALKER FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS· Physical Address: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Room 31004 Richmond, Texas 77469 Mailing Address: 301 Jackson St. Richmond, Texas 77469 By: Deputy District Clerk ASHLEY ALANIZ Telephone: (281) 633-7616

front door openings.

Next-gen infotainment and technology includes available 10.25-inch HD color touchscreen with split screen function (standard on EX, GTLine with turbo engine) and rear view monitor and parking guidance, Android Auto and Apple Car Play Bluetooth Multi-Connection.

Other equipment is an 8-inch HeadUp Display, 640-watt Harman Kardon audio system with an amplifier and 10 speakers including tuned center speaker and subwoofer Like other newly designed Kia models, the all-new Soul offers a suite of safety features that include forward collision avoidance, lane keeping assist, lane changing assist, driver attention warning, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross collision warning, smart cruise control and high beam assist.

What powers the Soul is a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine with a 6 speed manual transmission or intelligent variable transmission. It makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft torque. For those who want more zip, there is a 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 GDI engine plus 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that makes 201 horsepower and 195 lb. ft of torque The 2020 Soul can be outfitted to convey one’s sense of style through a variety of customizable options. Aside from the all-new Soul EV that debuts alongside its gasoline counterpart, the Soul offers even more flexibility according to different lifestyles.

The GT-Line offers a sporty front and rear fascia, 18-inch alloy wheels with P235/45 R18 tire, side sills and front fascia with red accents, integrated fog lights on front grille, gloss black side mirrors, leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheel and gearshift knob, available 201HP turbocharged engine with chrome tip center exhaust, larger disc brakes, and sporttuned suspension.

The test drive Soul was the X-Line that features the 2.0-liter 4 cycle engine, 16inch wheels, anti-lock braking system with brake assist, traction control, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management and tire pressure monitoring system.

It also includes remote keyless entry, steering wheel audio controls, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering column, 60/40 rear seats, auto on/off headlights. Also, body cladding, over fenders, off-road accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, optional two-tone paint and fog lights.

The MSRP on the Soul LX runs $21,490. Optional features hiked the price to $2l,620, which does not include freight and handling.

The Kia Soul is a fun car to drive and offers more room and comfort than one might think when admiring the exterior. It’s also a fine vehicle for city driving because it can easily fit parking spaces, gets 30 miles to the gallon on average, and has plenty of safety, comfort and convenience features.

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-19-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 65, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A 5.80-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY AS SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 65-SEWER FACILITY; ADDING AN 8.51-ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AUTHORIZING A TOTAL 14.31-ACRE TRACT OF LAND AS SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 65-SEWER FACILITY; DESCRIBING SAID 14.31ACRE TRACT OF LAND; PROVIDING LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND CONDITIONS ON SUCH SPECIFIC USE; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. 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-19-06 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on May 6, 2019, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Jackson City Secretary

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* CLOSING DATE OF June 14, 2019, AT 2:00 PM ******* Sealed Proposal for the provision of Delinquent Tax Collection Services to the City of Missouri City RFP # 19-055 DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION SERVICES Responses must be sealed and marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number, as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Until final award of the Contract, the CITY reserves the right to reject any or all Responses, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise the solicitation of proposals, or to 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.

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* OPENING DATE OF June 4, 2019 AT 2:00 pm. ******* Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 19-346) •Term Contract for Polymer for Domestic Wastewater Sludge, Surface Water Sludge and Polymer Solvent 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. Responses must be delivered to the attention of City of Missouri City Attn: Purchasing Office IFB No. 19-346 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77489 Prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Until final award of the contract, the City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the work otherwise when in the best interests of the City. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.

Back Row (from left): Cadet Sergeant Malachi Martz, Cadet Staff Sergeant Kevin Nguyen, Cadet Staff Sergeant Jaden Tran, Cadet Staff Sergeant Jason Luon; Front Row (from left): Cadet Sergeant Denisse Ramirez, Cadet Staff Sergeant Kim Dinh, Cadet Major Cassandra Andres, Cadet Sergeant First Class Lisandro Vargas.

After advancing through two phases of online competition, the Stafford High School Army JROTC Academic Team composed of Jaden Tran, Jason Luong, Bodhi Hendrickson and Malachi Martz will compete in person at the Championship event in Washington, DC. The 2019 U.S. Army JROTC Leadership Bowl Championship will be held on the campus of The Catholic University of America, June 21-25, 2019.

This event is sponsored by the U.S. Army Cadet Command, JROTC Headquarters and is conducted by the College Options Foundation.

Stafford High School Army JROTC team earned top scores out of the 1,411 Army JROTC teams that competed from around the world.

Stafford team is one of the

32 Army JROTC Academic Bowl teams in the nation to advance to the final competition, which includes an all-expense paid trip to the Championship event in DC. During the two fast-paced preliminary rounds, students were tested on their knowledge of JROTC curriculum, English, Math and Science.

One of the main goals of the JROTC Academic Bowl is to prepare students for state exit/ graduation exams as well as college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. The winner of the U.S. Army JROTC Academic Championship will compete against the winners of the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy JROTC Academic Bowls in the JROTC Joint Service Academic Bowl Championship.

The JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB) is a

nationally recognized competition created exclusively for JROTC students.

By participating, cadets learn the values of citizenship, academic competition, and college opportunity.

The competition creates tremendous opportunities for JROTC cadets by allowing them to demonstrate leadership and academic abilities.

College Options Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the academic development of high school students and assisting them in their preparation for higher education.

Using academic competitions, college exam study guides, college admissions tutorials, and personalized counseling, College Options Foundation has assisted the nation’s JROTC cadets worldwide for over a decade.

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Professional Division is hosting a “Social Power Hour” panel on May 22, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.. The luncheon will be held at the Fort Bend Chamber office located at 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Social media delivers measurable results in sales, leads, and branding. It also enables you to reach a large number of people at a low cost. The world of social media networks is dynamic and in constant change. Join the panel to hear from experts how they utilize social media to grow their businesses.

The panel of pros includes: Christine Di Stadio, Digital Sales Manager, KHOU 11, was named Digital Sales Manager in November 2007. Prior to that, she was the Director of Digital Media at KHOU– TV, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate, in Houston, Texas, since May 2007. She is strategically focused on social media, mobile, multiplatform content development and supporting sales

with digital revenue initiatives.

Christina Hawkins, Founder, GlobalSpex Internet Marketing, has been designing and building exceptional websites.

With many years of experience in creating thousands of websites, she understands the need for continuing education in her field and, therefore, is constantly learning and teaching others about internet marketing and digital processes.

Prior to establishing GlobalSpex, Christina worked for the Defense Department and, later, in the financial industry as an analyst and then in IT. Lach Mullen, Regional Emergency Public Information System Administrator, Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management, is a second-generation crisis communicator originally from the Seattle area.

Lach has worked for Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management as a public information planner for over ten years.

Specialties include social media, community engagement,

strategic communications, and collaborative planning.

Tristen Sutton, CEO, Tristen Sutton Consulting, is quickly becoming the go-to strategist for entrepreneurs looking for proven branding & marketing strategies that will drive their business to the top in their market space. Based in Houston, TX, Tristen Sutton Consulting, LLC specializes in small businesses growth through strategic marketing efforts, focusing primarily on social media and community involvement.

The mission of the Business & Professional Division is to offer business-oriented programs that help Chamber members and local businesses develop and achieve their professional goals.

Registration is open. Member Reservation - $25. Prospective Member Reservation - $35. Lunch is included. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Laura Rosilez at 281-566-2151 or laura@fortbendcc.org.

Social Power Hour

Sugar Land hosts annual Memorial Day Ceremony The city of Sugar Land will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., to commemorate service members who died in active military service.

The program theme is “Remembering our Heroes and The Sacrifice of Service Members.” Admission is free and open to the public.

The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with a patriotic concert featuring Lone Star Symphonic Band.

A formal tribute follows at 11 a.m. with words of remembrance by local dignitaries.

A representative from The American Legion will also dis-

cuss the organization’s centennial celebration and mission.

The program will continue the community tradition of acknowledging the names of veterans engraved inside the walls of the Remembrance Tower at Sugar Land Memorial Park.

Patriotic music tributes will be performed by guest vocalists, Houston Commemorative Air Force will perform a military flyover and there will be a 21-gun salute.

The ceremony will close with a traditional flag observance led by a local Boy Scout troop at noon.

Attendees will be able to visit with a number of organizations serving veterans in

Fort Bend County.

Vendor exhibits will be on display along with The American Legion’s travelling exhibit “The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion Centennial Salute to the GI Bill.”

There will be a creative station for children’s crafts, and food concessions will be available for purchase.

Public parking and shuttle services will be available at University of Houston Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd.

Complimentary shuttle services will run continuously from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/specialevents.

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Fort Bend ISD’s 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Fort Bend ISD is proud to announce the names of the 22 graduating high school seniors who have the distinct honor of earning the ranks of 2019 valedictorians and salutatorians. These outstanding graduating seniors have earned the highest academic achievements among their school’s graduating class, and we are proud to recognize their success.

As FBISD graduates, these scholars will be well prepared to meet future challenges. Each of them has a rigorous academic foundation, strong character and possesses qualities of FBISD’s Profile of a Graduate. They are equipped with skills for life, servant leaders, effective communicators, critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, collaborative team members and lifelong learners.

AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Insha Momin College/University: Georgetown University Major: International Economics Advice: Stagnation is a prison.

Salutatorian: Bhavya Kethireddipalli College/University: University of Texas at Austin Major: Business Honors/Plan II Honors Advice: Don’t wait for others to applaud for you. Strive for the confidence that enables you to applaud yourself.

BUSH HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Samantha Lopez College/University: Princeton University Major: Molecular Biology Advice: Seize opportunities and use them to transform the spaces around you for the better.

Salutatorian: Tiffany Nguyen College/University: University of Houston Major: Biology Advice: The definition of success is relative. Strive for your success, not the success of others

CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Eric Wu Salutatorian: Divya Nagaraj College/University: Columbia College/University: Stanford University University Major: Computer Science, Major: Computer Science Mathematics, Financial Eco- Advice: Always believe in nomics yourself.

Advice: Live más.

DULLES HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Lauren Yang College/University: Harvard University Major: Applied Mathematics and Sociology Advice: The world is in our hands now. Be gentle with it, be kind, and shape it for the better.

HIGHTOWER HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Yasamine Shehni College/University: Wesleyan University Major: Economics Advice: Success is intangible. It is not about being praised or receiving accolades. Success is finding your passion and acting on what makes you happy.

Salutatorian: Gayathry James College/University: University of Houston Major: Honors Biology (Pre-Med) Salutatorian: Andrew Liu Advice: Eliminate the word impossible from your vocabulary.

College/University: Undecided When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept Major: Chemistry and Comyourself, nothing is impossible. Everything you need you have puter Science within you.

Advice: Stay true to your principles. Don’t get lazy or complacent and fall back on what you know isn’t the right thing to do, and it’ll work out in the end. Hard work today means an easier tomorrow.

ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Brandon Hoang College/University: Stanford University Major: Philosophy or Economics Advice: The most important think that you can carry with you is your soul. You could say that it holds a certain wisdom. Find something you are truly passionate about and hold fast to it. Let it ignite a fire inside you and let it inspire and drive your actions.

Salutatorian: Sky Chen College/University: Stanford University Major: Earth Systems Advice: Do something you are truly passionate about, and you’ll never work a day in your life.

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Peace Idah-oze College/University: University of Texas at Austin Major: Computer Science and Communications Advice: There is not a single thing that cannot be achieved if you put in effort and dedication. Always believe in yourself and remember that life is a growth process.

Salutatorian: Leslie Vasquez College/University: University of Texas at Austin Major: Nursing Advice: It may be scary to think you have to go on another path in life, but never forget that being scared is sometimes a good thing. If you ever feel too comfortable, then you may not be doing enough to succeed.

RIDGE POINT HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Lilly Cordover College/University: University of Virginia Major: Business Finance Advice: Hard work and a good attitude will help you achieve your goals.

Salutatorian: Adam Hauschel College/University: Texas A&M University Major: Chemical Engineering Appreciate your daily experiences in life, both positive and negative, as they make you who you are and who you will be

TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Ahsan Omer College/University: University of Houston Major: Biology KEMPNER HIGH SCHOOL Advice: As cliché as it sounds, no Valedictorian: Natalie Wang matter how difficult school, home College/University: University of Texas at Austin or work life become, you must Major: Computer Science and Pre-professional Studies persist on by working as hard as Advice: Be ambitious. This is the prime of your youth and the you can time to embrace your desire to succeed and strive to be the best version of yourself.

Salutatorian: Chikobi Ezenwukwa College/University: Miami University Major: Kinesiology Advice: Learn to prioritize, become friends with your teachers and don’t procrastinate.

Valedictorian: Peace Idah-oze & Salutatorian: Leslie Vasquez

Salutatorian: Nhi Huynh College/University: University of Texas at Dallas Major: Computer Science/Software Engineering Advice: Balancing your time and resources into the goals which most enforce your values - whether it be school, friends or family - assures productivity in what would ultimately make you happiest.

WILLOWRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Valedictorian: Melissa Marquez College/University: undecided Major: Biology and Spanish Advice: Don’t be afraid to take risks or to fail. Both are a part of success and help unleash untapped potential.

Salutatorian: Jeffry Portillo College/University: Texas A&M University Major: Mechanical Engineering Advice: Enjoy every moment of your life and don’t let negative things or people take away your joy.

Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers conveys his congratulations & best wishes to the graduating seniors of 2019 from area schools.

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Katy ISD’s 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Cinco Ranch High School: William Li Wang – Valedictorian College/University: Rice University Major: Chemistry

Nevin George – Salutatorian College/University: Yale University Major: Math and Computer Science

Morton Ranch High School Frederica Anna Kizek – Valedictorian College/University: Southern Methodist University Major: Biology or pre-med

track and swimming for university Bao Khanh Hoang Vu – Salutatorian College/University: Stanford University Major: Economics

Katy High School: Joshua Aman Dierker – Valedictorian College/University: Unive. of Texas at Austin Major: Computer Science

Sarah Catherine Hatcher – Salutatorian College/University: Univ. of Texas at Austin Major: Biology

Seven Lakes High School Surya Indukuri – Valedictorian College/University: Hofstra University Major: Bio-Chemistry

Naveen Kumar Venkat – Salutatorian College/University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Major: Computer Science & Math

Mayde Creek High School Owais Hyder Ghulam – Valedictorian College/University: University of Houston Major: Chemical Engineering

Monica Arrambide Valdes – Salutatorian College/University: Texas A&M University Major: Computer Engineering

Taylor High School Lauren Mary Huyentran Nguyen – Valedictorian College/University: University of Houston Major: Biology Sunny Ann Tang – Salutatorian College/University: Harvard University Major: Chemistry

Lamar CISD Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Tompkins High School Blake Austin Romero – Valedictorian College/University: University of Texas Major: Computer Science

Kristi Zhang – Salutatorian College/University: Cornell University Major: Engineering

Alexandria Howard is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2019 at Terry High School. She will attend Langston University on a full softball scholarship, majoring in Animal Science and Business Administration. She plans to be a veterinarian. Through her career, she aims to help as many animals, and people, as possible. While at Terry, Alexandria was the captain of both the Terry HS varsity softball team and her traveling softball team, Texas Strike Force.

Allison Hahn is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2019 at Terry High School. She will attend Texas A&M University, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. She plans to pursue a career as an aerospace engineer where she can design and develop nextgeneration propulsion systems for spacecrafts.While at Terry, Allison was a member of the National Honor Society and Youth in Philanthropy (YIP).

Steven Tran is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2019 at Lamar Consolidated High School.

He will attend the University of Houston. Steven was a member of the Mustang Band, the tennis team, National Honor Society. SkillsUSA, and the English Ministry Group. Outside of his career, Steven wants to instill awareness and knowledge of various cultures with whomever he encounters.

Yixen He is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2019 at Lamar Consolidated High School. She intends on attending the University of Texas, majoring in Mathematics.

She plans to be an actuary.

While at LCHS, Yixen was a member of the Peer Assistance Leadership program (PALS) and enjoyed spending time with her friends.

Haley Etzler is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2019 at Foster High School. She will attend the University of Texas, participating in the Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences (HANS) program. She intends on becoming a Physician Assistant. While at Foster, Haley was a member of the Principal’s Student Advisory Group, National Honor Society, AP Ambassadors, the varsity softball team, Green Club, and the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

Grace Byers is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2019 at Foster High School. She is the daughter of Wayne and Deborah Byers and will attend Emory University in Atlanta, majoring in Finance and History. Grace plans on attending law school after receiving her undergraduate degree to pursue a career as a merger and acquisitions attorney. While at Foster, Grace was a member of the National Honor Society, cocaptain of the varsity golf team and held multiple leadership positions as she participated with the AP Ambassadors.

Rafal Bilewski is the Valedictorian for the Class of 2019 at Fulshear High School. He will attend Texas A&M University, majoring in Petroleum Engineering. While at CFHS, Rafal was Vice President of WIT, was a member of the National Honor Society, participated in academic UIL events and was on the cross country, soccer and wrestling teams. Rafal looks forward to becoming an innovator and leader in the field of engineering and hopes to meet as many new people as possible.

Katherine Roberson is the Salutatorian for the Class of 2019 at Fulshear High School. She plans to attend either the University of Cincinatti or Colorado State University to major in Molecular Biology. Upon receiving her undergraduate degree, Lauren has plans to attend medical school to become either a pediatric oncologist or a pediatric endocrinologist. While at Fulshear, Katherine was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in academic UIL. She swam all four years for the varsity charger swim team and served as captain her junior and senior year.

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