email: editor@ independent.com
VOL 12 No. 22
Phone: 281-980-6745
www.fbindependent.com ww .fbindependent.com
FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019
P. O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623
Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City
Cocaine worth $1.4 million seized
The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force, a multi-agency initiative of the Houston HIDTA, interdicted a large amount of cocaine on U.S. 59 North. On Wednesday, May 22, while working highway interdiction, one of the interdiction K-9 teams conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 59 north in the Kendleton area. During the roadside investigation, the Task Force
Officer and his K-9 partner, “Spyke,” located 29 kilograms of cocaine concealed in an aftermarket-fabricated compartment. “Our Drug Task Force does an excellent job of tracking down illicit drug traffic on our highways, particularly U.S. 59,” said Sheriff Troy Nehls. “And we also have to give a lot of credit to the K-9 teams we have out there tracking these perpetrators down.”
Alfredo Martinez, 50, of Rio Grande City, Texas, was arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail on First Degree Felony charges of Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled substance and Second Degree Felony charges of Unlawful use of a Criminal instrument. The cocaine had an estimated street level impact of more than $1.4 million.
Fort Bend County GOP chair’s message of ‘freedom and hope’
Fort Bend County Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Justin Joyce administers the oath of office to Linda Howell, left. By SESHADRI KUMAR The Republican Party of Fort Bend County executive committee on Thursday elected Linda Howell as the party chair. Erstwhile chairman Jacey Jetton resigned recently to explore other opportunities in the party. Of the 69 precinct chairs who attended the special meeting, 45 supported Howell. Howell’s association with the party spans a long time. She was secretary and vice-chair of the party until her election to the chairman’s post. She is a former President of Fort Bend Republican Women’s Club, former President and Founder member of Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club, Delegate, Alternate or At
Large Delegate to numerous Republican State and National Conventions. In 2016, at the Texas State Republican Convention, Howell was elected to serve on the Texas At Large Nominations Committee and was elected as an At Large Delegate to the National Republican Convention. She watched when Donald J. Trump accepted the Republican Nomination for President of the United States. She served as elected member of the Texas State Board of Education and was also a Board of Trustee member of the Fort Bend Christian Academy for six years. In a letter to the precinct chairs seeking their support
to serve as party chair, Howell said: “I am a staunch conservative, pro-life, pro-family, pro-Israel, Christian patriot. I stand firmly in support of President Trump and the policies he is tirelessly working to implement. After the election , Howell said: “As Chairman, I will work hard to share our unique and powerful message of freedom and hope. I ask you to join me as we move forward. The Republican Party shares the foundational and important values of the many communities in Fort Bend County. We proudly stand with these communities in promoting the principles and values of economic growth, lower taxes, individual freedoms, national and border security, quality of life, sanctity of life, faith, the right to bear arms, education and freedom. We will continue the quest for freedom and liberty. The 2020 election will be the most powerful challenge we will experience in sustaining the future stability of our country. Visit chairman@fbcgop.org”
FBISD plans for 13-cent tax rate increase and Tax Ratification Election By SESHADRI KUMAR The Fort Bend ISD administration has recommended a 13-cent tax rate increase and if the board adopts the new maintenance and operations tax rate of $1.17 and debt service tax rate of 28 cents per $100 property valuation, the district will have to call for a Tax Ratification election (TRE). The current tax rate is $1.06 for maintenance and operations and 26 cents for debt service. The district will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3 in the Board Room of the Administration Building (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479) to discuss the proposed tax rate for the 2019-20 school year. Immediately following the public hearing, the Board of Trustees will convene in a special meeting to vote on the proposed tax rate. Following the adoption of the tax rate, the school district will publish notice and hold another public meeting before the school district adopts a budget, which must be finalized by June 30 each year. FBISD’s Chief Finance Officer Steve Bassett told the board that the state funding uncertainty and the need to fund the District’s continued priorities, which includes compensation increases for all staff members and support for all learners, make the tax rate increase and the Tax Ratification Election, inevitable. Two of the pennies are
dedicated to pay debt service for the 2018 bond that voters authorized in November 2018; The remaining 11 pennies provide funding for important board priorities that include teacher and staff raises, Tier 3 behavior support for our elementary schools (the most severe instances), special education, full-day Pre-K for eligible students, and enhancing the Gifted and Talented program. The vast differences from FBISD to other districts is due to the funding formulas that are included in the bill, and the elimination of the Cost of Education Index, or CEI. Other factors include that not all districts are in recapture, and they have differing amounts of free and reduced participation. “The best case scenario for FBISD is that we would not have to do a Tax Ratification Election, but based on what has been proposed thus far, we don’t think that is likely. We are anxiously awaiting additional information about the final language while also preparing to adopt a budget, which is statutorily required by June 30,” according to FBISD spokesperson Amanda Bubela. “As it stands, PreK would be mandatory for eligible students. There is funding provided, but it is not fully funded, so we do not believe the proposed weights are adequate to meet the actual costs. Again, we are still waiting final details.” The current legislative
See FBISD, Page 3
Run-off election Early voting for the Sugar Land City Council Dist. 2 run-off election has begun. Early voting ends on June 4. Election day is Saturday, June 8. Naushad Kermally and Nabila Mansoor are in the runoff. Early voting locations include Sartartia Middle School 8125 Homeward Way, Sugar Land Sugar Land City Hall , and Sugar Land Fire Station # 7 1301 Chatham Ave.
Saturday, June 8th
Sponsored by Serving Fort Bend County for 28 years!
session has created much uncertainty related to school funding, and the bill under consideration does not look promising for our financial future, Bassett told the board on May 13. Based on the proposed funding formulas, Fort Bend ISD would not receive the windfall that some local districts could receive. Out of about 1,000 school districts in the state, FBISD is one of 16 districts that would receive less funding, it is believed. Calling a TRE provides maximum funding flexibility for the long-term, and also allows the district to finalize its budget that must be adopted in June -- in the midst of legislative uncertainty. Depending on the final outcome of the legislation on school funding, the district may not take all the 11 cents in increased tax rate and may adopt a lesser rate. While the final tax rate could be computed in August, the Tax Rate Election could be held in September. Following the state leaders’ announcement outlining about $9 billion in additional funding to schools last week, the FBISD administration said: “We are appreciative of our lawmakers’ efforts to reform school finance, as Fort Bend ISD agrees that the current system is broken. “We look forward to learning more about the final details of the plan announced
Page 2 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019
NEWS
County Judge holds “Listening Tour” in Pct. 2
Seated, Houston Councilman Martha Castex-Tatum, left, Pct. 2 Constable Daryl Smith, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Pct. 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage and Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton. By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County Judge’s “Listening Tour” for Precinct 2 at Willowridge High School on May 22 drew more than 200 people. Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Pct. 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage, District Attorney Brian Middleton, Constable Daryl Smith, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston District K Councilmember Martha CastexTatum and State Rep. Ron Reynolds were among those who attended the meeting. A section of Fort Bend County Pct. 2, (Chasewood and Blue Ridge areas) bound by Beltway 8, Fort Bend Parkway and McHard Road is in Houston city limits as part of District K. Consequently, a lot of questions pertained to the city of Houston. The first question of the session was about the lack of diversity in the county administration. County Judge George agreed with the sentiment of the resident and said he is committed to diversity and would like the county
105
to reflect its diverse population. He has begun implementing the policy in his own office and in due course, he will work toward that goal countywide. Another question was about the county’s animal shelter and its lukewarm approach to “no kill policy.” The county official in charge of animal control said an outside consultant is advising the animal center operation and the recommendations are being implemented to improve the services. Then, Prestage fielded a question on why the Pct. 2 Constable was not being given the resources he asked for. Prestage said Pct. 2 constable’s office has the second largest budget, with the smallest service area. Also, the constable’s request for funding came outside the budget cycle and it is very difficult for the county to approve funds outside the period. The matter will be addressed in next year’s budget, he said.
HOUSTON METHODIST 1093 COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTER 6 IN CONROE
99 336
Prestage has been a commissioner for 29 years. As he pointed out, he knew almost everyone in the audience by their first name. Naturally, he has been able to take care of his constituents’ concerns in a timely manner, leaving very little for the people to complain about. On the other hand, area residents expressed great concern over the city’s policy of allowing a high concentration of low-income housing or apartments in their neighborhood. If the community did not want a particular development in the area, the city still went ahead and approved it, the residents said. Mayor Turner said when it came to state subsidized housing, the city has no say in the matter. If community block grant funding is used for housing, then the city would have the right to limit the project. Wherever possible, if an HOA does not want a development, the city will not approve the project, Turner said.
59 105
CONROE
8
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
149
288 MAGNOLIA
249
1488
THE WOODLANDS 242
HOUSTON METHODIST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
6
Recent Stafford Middle School graduate Daizha Moton , who will be a freshman at Stafford High School in August, won first place in The Learning For Lyrics Scholarship Competition (Middle School Division) out of 300 students from throughout the Greater Houston area. For her accomplishment, Moton earned a $2,000 scholarship and will be featured on Channel 39 next month. She will have the opportunity to make a music video and access to studio time. Each contestant was required to write and perform a 3-to-5 minute inspirational song before the judges, which included a former American Idol contestant. During the show, an antibullying infomercial was shown. Moton was one of the actresses in the video. Moton received awards from a bi-partisan group of federal and state elected officials.
INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019 • Page 3
NEWS
Missouri City Veterans Memorial project on track By BARBARA FULENWIDER It has been 8 years since former Missouri City Councilman Don Smith began talking about having a veterans memorial in Missouri City. Smith is now retired from council but has not stopped working to make the memorial happen. At council’s May 20 meeting they learned from Jason Mangum, parks and recreation director, and City Manager Anthony Snipes that raising money for the memorial began a year and a half ago and since then has brought in numerous donations. Snipes told council that so far money to build the memorial has come from Niagara for $50,000, the George Foundation for a matching city contribution of $200,000, a HEB donation that will be between $50,000 to $100,000, and a contribution still undetermined from Wells Fargo, Fluor and others. “We hope to achieve more than $1.2 million, which includes the $200,000 council has raised,” Snipes said. He also said that two years ago he started a 501(c)(3) for the memorial in order to get contributions that people could take off their taxes. For a long time, Snipes said, the project “was only in discussions. Last year we made a recommitment, which we focused on. Based on the rate that we are bringing in donations, we think we will reach our goal.” Mayor Yolanda Ford asked what the cost to maintain the veteran’s memorial will be. Snipes did not provide a dollar amount but did say the intent is to bring school children to the memorial so they can learn about their country’s different services. He said they are working on having an activity fee for students or schools. “Some of the art museums will come in and have some of the veterans talk about
their experience while other students will watch a video and have an activity with a veteran before they go out and tour the veterans memorial,” Snipes said. Councilman Jeffrey Boney, District B, then asked about the cost of maintenance on an annual basis. Snipes said they are going to partner with the county and Stafford and will be able to use the hotel occupancy tax on maintenance. Snipes said the parks department is mowing the area now but it will be considerably less when completed because of the hardscape. The fountain will take more maintenance than the hardscapes, but Snipes said, “there may be some opportunities the parks department can cover some of that. We don’t want to cut any corners. The funds for this were approved by council a year and a half ago. We are trying to get this done without any burden on the community.” Ford said the one thing she doesn’t want to have happen is another project never used and languishing on a shelf somewhere in city hall. Snipes replied, “I can assure you, if it’s the last thing I do as a city manager, l will get this done and before August so we can say here it is.” Councilman Floyd Emery, District D, was the last to speak and made a shout out on Don Smith’s work for all these past 8 years on the project. “He wanted to make sure this comes to fruition. Eight years ago, he talked about it. He had a real desire for it and was the only (military) veteran on city council, so he felt he had to carry the mantel. He pushed very hard for it.” Snipes said, “This is a jewel we want for the city. As we provide information to the community we will ask for their help to get us over the top. It will be very important
as it moves forward.” How the veteran’s memorial got to where it is today is, in 2011, council and staff members wanted it as a tribute to all the veterans who have served our nation. In 2014 a design competition was held but stalled soon because the funding wasn’t available. In January 2019 council unanimously voted to reaffirm its commitment to create the memorial and reestablished it as a high priority and community need. Almost halfway through the year, city council in a vote of 7-0 authorized a professional services contract with LMA Design for $141,600. In the first phase LMA is to build the veterans memorial with surrounding park facilities between city hall and Scanlin Road. The proposal covers preparing the landscape, architectural and engineering construction as well as construction services for Phase 2. There is a separate agreement with TolunayWong Engineers to construct the drawings for the plaza, fountain, campaign columns, benches, lighted flag poles and approximately 60% of the final bid set. The Phase 1 design and construction includes Memorial Plaza, fountain with granite veneer, campaign columns with stone veneer, granite pavers, 8 foot lighted concrete benches, and illuminated flag poles. Brick or similar paving for pedestrians between the parking lot and the plaza can be inscripted for dedication. There will be an automatic irrigation system, Bermuda grass on all lawn areas, water service for irrigation and the fountain and underground primary electric system. Snipes told council the total current construction contract now is $980,000.
Ninth-grader with bomb-making material arrested: Abundant caution or overreaction By SESHADRI KUMAR A ninth grader from Fort Bend ISD’s Clements High School in Sugar Land, arrested for possessing “components of explosive,” has been released on a bail of $25,000. He is set to appear in Fort Bend County’s 240th District Court on July 1. From the Sugar Land home of 17-year-old Maxmillion Alexander Young, the police have seized three I-phones, one I-pad, one Macbook Air, two laptops, a glass bowl, a tin can, a box of bottle caps, stone mixing bowl with grinder, glass beaker and a plastic drawer. Maxmillion is charged under Texas Penal Code Sec. 46.09 which reads “A person commits an offense if the person knowingly possesses components of an explosive weapon with the intent to combine the components into an explosive weapon for use in a criminal endeavor.” An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. David Yaffie, Principal, Clements High School, in a letter sent to parents on May 15 said: “On the evening of Thursday, May 9, 2019, I was informed about several comments made by a student. These comments suggested the student had access to various combustible materials and had spoken about the capabilities of such materials. I notified the Fort Bend ISD Police Department and they immediately began an investigation with the assistance of other agencies. An arrest was made this morning. “It is important to note that no direct threat was made towards any individual or the school. Nevertheless, FBISD Police Chief David Rider and I believe it is necessary to inform you about
this incident. The investigation into this situation is ongoing and we will continue to do our due diligence in matters related to it.” Attorney David Hunter, representing Maximillion said: “While we recognize that it is totally necessary that our schools be hypervigilant to keep our children safe, law-enforcement has completely missed the mark in this case. It appears that law-enforcement has grossly misinterpreted information or has an incomplete investigation in this matter. We look forward to zealously defending our client’s innocence in court.” On May 9, FBISD Police Officer Daniel Hernandez received information from the dispatch about Maximillion possibly possessing explosive making material. The mother of a student from Clements High School reported a conversation her daughter and Maxmillion had that morning where Maximillion reportedly said he knew how to make bombs. Maximillion himself reportedly told two fellow students that “he is a sociopath and how much he likes to see things go boom.” Asked what he would do with the bombs, Maximillion allegedly said the people at the school are going nowhere in life and they are not worth it. Hernandez immediately began the investigation. On May, at 9 p.m., he knocked on the doors of the Young family. The father Alexander Young opened the door. When the officer explained the reason for his visit, and asked for consent to search Maximillion’s room. The father told the officer that he knew what the officer was talking about and that was not in
Maximillion’s bedroom, but in the detached garage. The father opened the garage and showed the officer one bottle of Stump Remover (Spectracide BrandPotassium Nitrate), One bottle of Sulfur Dust and one grey and white colored bowl that a contained a metal pipe inside and black powdery substance. The father told the police that son he bought the items online. The father told the police that his son likes chemistry and has been looking on YouTube how to make gunpowder. Maximillion mixed all of these ingredients which caused a spark/fire reaction, the father said. The father, Alexander, then showed the police a video on a phone which showed Maximillion igniting a substance on the driveway of their home. Alexander himself shot the video while his son was igniting the material. Alexander said the fire reaction reached up to three feet. The mixture used was Potassium Nitrate, Sulfur Dust, and charcoal, according to Alexander. Alexander gave the police the Potassium Nitrate and Sulfur Dust. He did not give the charcoal or the metal pipe. Alexander would not give permission to the police to check Maximillion’s bedroom. Heather, mother of Maximillion told the police she did not want them to judge her son and he had air soft guns in his bedroom. On May 13, the police obtained a warrant to search the house and obtained information from a FBI agent about the explosives. While the police believe Maximillion had a criminal intent to explode the bomb, the defense attorney thinks the police “overeacted”, instead of using “abundant caution.”
Manufacturing coalition pledges support for HCC
Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins, far right, HCC Southwest president, addresses local leaders. A diverse coalition of industry and government representatives pledged support to a Houston Community College (HCC) Southwest initiative to create a robust pipeline of employees for the manufacturing sector in Fort Bend County. More than a dozen area industry representatives, economic development council leaders, and elected officials gathered at HCC Stafford campus May 23 to explore how HCC can enhance its role as a top supplier of skilled manufacturing workers for local companies. “The HCC advanced manufacturing program strives to serve the most critical needs of the manufacturing industry,” said Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins, HCC Southwest president. “We are working to fulfill our mission to strengthen the community we serve by helping our students secure good-paying jobs in the field.” The roundtable was held to gather input from manufacturing company representatives, education advocates, and area economic development officials. Dr. Ritu Raju, interim dean of HCC Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, said industry experts can bring insight on industry needs and help with
FBISD From Page 1
Thursday, as we do not know how it affects FBISD’s financial forecast for 2019-20 and beyond. “We continue to work with our Board and community to ensure that we are able to move forward with our District’s mission of inspiring and equipping all students to pursue a future beyond what they can imagine, adopting a budget as statutorily required by June 30.” What would happen without a TRE, or if the TRE is not successful? While teachers and librarians would get a mandatory pay increase (average 9.2% under proposed bill) for the 201920 year, other staff including nurses, counselors, classroom aides, etc. would be limited to an increase of 2%. The District will not be able to provide any compensation adjustments, including teacher step increases, to teaching and non-teaching staff after 2019-20. The district did not give a general pay increase in 2018-19, and the competitive advantage and positioning of Fort Bend ISD as a leader in compensation compared to other area districts will continue to erode, directly impacting the quality of teachers in classrooms. Consolidation of underutilized campuses and programs will occur, and the District will need to delay the opening of new or remodeled
the college’s effort to develop curricula and strategies to boost the enrollment of students in the manufacturing discipline and connect them to local job opportunities. Manufacturing companies in Fort Bend County, where a concentration is seen in the city of Stafford, home to the HCC Stafford campus and the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, are plentiful. “Let’s take advantage of the tremendous manufacturing network we have here,” Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella said. “Let’s create a conduit for the students in this area to receive an excellent education and to be part of a competent, highly trained workforce for our companies.” “While certain skills sought after by the industry often lack the curricula of fouryear universities, HCC can fill the gap by offering the needed training,” said Paul Fenley, president and chief operations officer of Atec, a Stafford-based aerospace and energy engineering and manufacturing company. Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George said that affordability is another strength of HCC. “Education is very expensive, and here you have a solution. Many young people don’t know such
opportunities exist,” said George, whose daughter is a product of a community college. “Education is very close to my heart. I’m here to help because what you do is life-changing.” “HCC Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence is poised to be a primary generator of manufacturing talent in the region,” said BurilloHopkins. “The center offers industry-accredited programs in technologyinfused manufacturing leading to associate degrees or certificates.” In March, the U.S. Department of Labor designated HCC as a registered apprenticeship sponsor, the only institution in the Gulf Coast region to offer manufacturing apprenticeships in collaboration with local companies. “We’re inviting more area manufacturing-related companies and organizations to join the President’s Corporate Circle,” BurilloHopkins said. “We’ll continue this conversation to help us identify challenges and opportunities as we create a vibrant pathway for our students to land lucrative manufacturing jobs. This translates into greater prosperity for the industry and for our community.”
campuses to reduce operating costs. Student to teacher ratios will increase, effectively expanding class sizes. The District will evaluate reductions in the number of contract-days for various job groups as identified for potential reduction in the 2018-19 budget process The District will fill only the most critical non-campus positions that become vacant, which will negatively impact schools by reducing support in areas of curriculum development and discipline support. Investments to intensify mental health support for students experiencing any emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders will not occur. The District will not have funding to provide campuses support to address students in need of Tier 3 behavior intervention. There has been a dramatic increase in Tier 3 behaviors both in District and region wide. Intervention is essential to effective classroom management and of great concern to teachers and principals. The District will dismantle the very successful Early Literacy Academy created to address literacy in the Willowridge feeder pattern and will not be able to expand the program to other feeder patterns. The District will not have the funding to include recommendations submitted
by the GT Parent Task Force. The task force identified significant program improvements and investments necessary to provide appropriate and effective services. The District will not have funding to expand STEM offerings at secondary campuses or expand STEM outclass offerings at elementary schools. Asuccessful TRE will enable expansion of instructional coaches, from 26 campuses to District-wide coverage over 2 years. Instructional coaches provide support to teachers through Professional Learning Communities, or PLCs, to plan and deliver high quality instruction. Without expansion of the instructional coach model, equitable access to curriculum is impacted. Additional investments to strengthen safety and security in schools, including more elementary school officers and counselors, will be impacted. The District will request waivers from the State in order to limit the rollout of mandatory full-day Prekindergarten until more state funding to cover the expenses is received. Resources will be shifted to support the growing number of students requiring special education services. The number of SPED students has increased by 64% (from 5,000 to 8,200 students) from 201617 to 2018-19, and growth is expected to continue.
Page 4 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019
NEWS
Earth-Kind® Kids’ Kamp 2019 Fort Bend County Master Gardeners announce their Junior Master Gardener EarthKind® Kids’ Kamp (“EK3”) to be held July 22-26, 2019, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Bldg D in Rosenberg, Texas 77471. The Kamp is open to children ages 8-12 and entering grades 3 through 6 for the 2019 -2020 school year.
shoes, and bring a sack lunch each day (no microwavable food). Visit https://fbmg.org/ youth-education/ to print and complete the EK3 Kids’ Kamp Participation and Waiver. For questions or additional information contact Margo “Mac” McDowell at mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu or 281633-7033.
Master Gardener volunteers will mentor each group and lead daily activities which will include several guest speakers during the week. Space is limited so remember to register early. The $75 fee for the Kamp includes activities, a T-shirt, snacks, and drinks. Kampers should dress for gardening and outside activities, including closed-toed
2019 State of Higher Education The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 2019 State of Higher Education, on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land, TX. Presented by Fluor Corporation and Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. Higher Education is vital to the future success of our workforce and has become the standard for educating our residents locally where they will move on to contribute to our local workforce. Our college and university campuses work collaboratively with our private and public-school districts to ensure students are receiving the best instruction and given their choice of higher ed opportunities. Panelists, Dr. Madeline Burillo (Houston Community College), Mr. Randy Wooten (Texas State Technical College), Dr. Jay Neal (University of Houston) and Ms. Betty McCrohan (Wharton County Junior College) will discuss the issues, accomplishments and future of higher education in Fort Bend County. The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chair, Jim Rice, Rice & Gardner Consultants. The Education Division’s passion is building awareness and connections between the business sector, community leaders, and education. By keeping its members engaged with current events impacting education on a local and national level; the division’s goal is to create opportunities for individuals to invest in education. Sponsorships are available: Presenting Sponsorship - $1,500, includes seating for ten (10), company logo on marketing materials, and recognition at event. Corporate Table - $500, includes seating for eight (8). Member Reservation - $35. Prospective Member Reservation and At the Door - $45. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Juliette Nessmith at 281-566-2161 or Juliette@fortbendcc.org.
Texas Legislature ends session with school finance, property tax reform The 86th Legislative session concluded Monday, with lawmakers delivering on a promise made by state leadership back in January: sweeping school finance and property tax reform. “In my inaugural address I said that this will be the session we enact historical school finance reform by putting more money into the classroom, paying our teachers more, reducing recapture and cutting property taxes,” said Governor Greg Abbott in a press release issued late Saturday. “Tonight, without a court order, the legislature did just that by passing one of the most transformative educational bills in recent Texas history.” The two bills saw final passage in both chambers Saturday evening. The first, HB 3, was shepherded through the process on the Senate side by Education Committee Chair and Friendswood Senator Larry Taylor. He said it represents groundbreaking reform for an education system that has lagged behind the changing needs of Texas schoolchildren. “What we are doing here today…will move us towards continued prosperity for this state,” he said. In all, the bill would put $4.5 billion more into the classroom. This money would flow through funding formulas, and
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 # 1
Cause # Judgment Date 16-DCV237169 02/21/19
Acct # Order Issue Date
Style of Case
Legal Description
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
Adjudged Value $172,380.00
Estimated Minimum Bid $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
would direct more to students with economic disadvantages, those still learning English, and those with dyslexia. It would create an optional July term for eligible students and fullday, quality Pre-K programs for students from low-income backgrounds. The only outcomes-based funding in the final version would reward schools for every student they graduate ready for college, the workforce or the military. Teachers would see a salary increase, but it wouldn’t be the even, across-the-board $5,000 originally included in the Senate version. Instead, it would create a mechanism by which teacher pay would increase whenever the legislature ups the basic allotment, the fundamental variable in school formula funding. HB 3 would raise that more than $1,000, to $6,160, of which nearly a third must go towards salaries for nonadministrative public school employees. Districts would also have the option of developing a system to identify their best teachers and pay them more, but that system couldn’t factor in results from state accountability tests. There are also incentives for teachers who are willing to teach at high-need or rural campuses. Administrators will have flexibility in how these funds get distributed, so the actual amount of increased pay will vary district to district. In all, the bill puts about $2 billion towards teacher and other public school salary increases.
The bill would also reduce local school property tax rates by an estimated 13 cents per $100 valuation by 2021, providing more than $5 billion in property tax relief within 2 years. It also seeks to rein in rate growth by requiring districts to seek voter approval if they wish to exceed a 2.5 percent rate increase in any year. SB 2, by Houston Senator Paul Bettencourt, would create a similar limit for most municipal tax rates, at 3.5 percent. That bill also includes a number of transparency and taxpayer education provisions. If voters approve no rate increases above these new limits, it would save an estimated $980 million in property taxes statewide by 2024. “This is astonishing tax relief,” Bettencourt said of the two bills. Following passage of both measures, Lt. Governor Patrick thanked the Speaker of the House, the Governor, and both chambers for working together to accomplish a landmark session. “This is truly an historic evening,” he said. “It’s going to save taxpayers a lot of money, give teachers more money and change the way we educate students and finance and make us number one in the country to lead on education reform.” The Legislature is scheduled to reconvene again in January of 2021, when lawmakers will see how well these education and property tax reforms worked over the 19-month interim. Until then, the Senate stands adjourned sine die. RICHARD LEE from Austin
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
FORT BEND
By
FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.
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
12551 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor
www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745
Fort Bend Independent, (USPS 025-572) is published every Wednesday (for a subscription rate of $20 per year) by Fort Bend Independent, LLC., 12551, Emily Court, Texas 77478. Periodicals Postage Paid at Stafford, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fort Bend Independent, P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, Tx 77487.
INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019 • Page 5
NEWS Lamar CISD names four administrators Fort Bend Junior Service League and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land partner for 2019 Sugar Plum Market
Front Row Left to right: Emily Rhodes, Jason Glover, Malisha Patel, Brigit Engleman, Heather Allen, Cindy Reaves Back Row Left to right: Kathryn Johnson, Megan Schlafer, Parita Kurian, Courtney Diepraam, Rachel Kelm The 19th Annual Market, presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League and Title Sponsor Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, will focus on this year’s “Joy to the World” theme through continued support of amazing organizations here in Fort Bend County. Since 2001, the holiday shopping extravaganza has raised over $2.5 million for many Fort Bend County nonprofit organizations. Previous grants have contributed to educational programs, food pantries, assistance for women and children, literacy programs, and many other charitable needs. The women of Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land hope to spread “Joy to the World” by raising money for Fort Bend County’s charitable organizations providing assistance to those who need it most.
The Sugar Plum Market would not be able to contribute to charities in our community without our generous sponsors and underwriters. The Sugar Plum Market offers a variety of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities for both businesses and individuals, with specially tailored packages available. Sugar Plum Market sponsors receive incredible marketing benefits, with some packages including social media posts, event signage, and website and program recognition. Certain sponsor and underwriting levels gain access to our exclusive VIP lounge area. Sponsors and underwriters can choose from several packages, which include the opportunity for exposure to over 7,000 of our shoppers! The women of Fort Bend Junior Service League cannot thank past sponsors and
underwriters enough for their generosity and commitment to a successful Market benefiting our very own community. You do not want to miss out on your chance to be a part of the JOY that will be spread this holiday season. The 2019 Sugar Plum Market doors will open at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre and Convention Center for a special Preview Night shopping event on Thursday, November 7th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. General Market hours will be on Friday, November 8th from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, including sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please visit www.sugarplummarket.com or contact the Sugar Plum Market Co-Chairs by email at information@sugarplummarket.com.
Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference The Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference is a collaborative effort between the Central Fort Bend Chamber, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Bend Economic Development Council. This half-day conference will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm, with an optional Engineering Ethics session immediately following from 1:30- 2:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond, TX. This exciting conference is a comprehensive series of presentations from industry experts in water, development, transportation, public policy, and much more. The education and promotion of developments in infrastructure is an essential tool for business and economic growth. This educational conference promises
to be information packed and a results oriented meeting of experts covering various fields including: •“Legislative Update” with Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune •“Fort Bend County Infrastructure Project Update” by Fort Bend County Judge KP George •“Things that Move” with panelists Shane Pirtle-Port Freeport, Quincy AllenTxDOT and Scott WalburnKansas City Southern Railway; moderated by David Gornet-Jacobs Engineering •“Creative Flood Mitigation/Water Resilience” with panelists Ivan LangfordGulf Coast Water Authority, Brian Gettinger-Freese & Nichols and Scott GalawayTexas Water Development Board; moderated by Craig Kalkomey-LJA Engineering
•Keynote Luncheon: Transportation Funding presented by Honorable Judge Ed Emmett, former Harris County Judge •Optional Engineering Ethics session The title sponsor is Dannenbaum Engineering. The luncheon sponsor is HCSS. The Breakfast Sponsor is BGE. A Corporate Sponsorship includes eight full-day conference registrations and a reserved table for eight at the keynote luncheon for $1,500. Individual Member Reservations are available for $100 | Individual Prospective Member Reservations are available for $150. PDH credits are available. Register today at www.cfbca.org or contact Kristin Weiss at 281-342-5464 or kweiss@ cfbca.org for more information.
Introductory Social Media Classes @ Libraries Fort Bend County Libraries will host a variety of introductory social-media classes in June. Learn how to create accounts, interact with friends, and much more with popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and others. Those attending these classes will also get tips on online etiquette and security measures. To attend the classes, participants should have a basic
working knowledge of computers, and must have a personal email account already set up before the classes begin. The June schedule of classes is as follows: “Introduction to Twitter” will take place at the First Colony Branch Library on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 2 p.m. Learn how to set up a Twitter account, search for and communicate with other people, follow public
figures or agencies, and post “tweets.” “Introduction to Pinterest” will take place at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Thursday, June 13, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. The class will be repeated at the Mission Bend Branch Library on Wednesday, June 19, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pinterest enables people to organize and share items of interest to them that they have found on the Internet. Pin-
Zebold the Principal of Adolphus and Williams Elementary. Prior to coming to Lamar CISD, Zebold was a teacher and Assistant Principal in Katy ISD. Heather Patterson is the new Principal of George Ranch High School. A graduate of Texas Tech University, she received her masters from the University of Houston – Victoria. Patterson currently serves as the Principal of Polly Ryon Middle School and she previously served in both the Principal and Assistant Principal roles at Velasquez Elementary. Prior to taking the helm as an administrator, she also taught at Travis and Pink Elementary. Kevin Croft is the new Principal of Polly Ryon Middle School. Croft received his bachelors and masters degrees
Parks Lamar CISD has named four administrators in advance of the 2019-2020 school year. Diane Parks is the new Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. A graduate of Purdue University, Parks has her masters from the University of Houston. Parks is currently the principal at Hubenak Elementary and previously served as the Principal at Ray Elementary. Prior to coming to Lamar CISD, Parks also taught second and fourth grade in Galena Park ISD. Jennifer Zebold is the new Principal of Briscoe Junior High School. A graduate of Texas State University, she received her masters from Houston Baptist University. Zebold currently serves as the Principal of Wertheimer Middle School and was previously
Patterson from Schreiner College. Croft is currently the Assistant Principal at Polly Ryon and previously served as an Assistant Principal at George Ranch
Croft High School. Prior to taking the helm as an administrator, he also taught at George Ranch and within Junction ISD.
Teach Plus commends Texas Legislature for investing in students and teachers Austin, TX―Teach Plus Texas today issued the following statement on the release of HB 3, the bill that significantly increases the state’s share of education funding, and invests in strategies proven to drive student achievement: “Teach Plus and Teach Plus teacher leaders commend Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Chairmen Dan Huberty and Larry Taylor, and members of the Texas legislature for investing in students and teachers. With a long-term commitment to substantial increases to the state’s share of school funding, we will provide our schools with much-
Loving Friends will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, June 18 at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 LaQuinta Dr., Missouri City, arrival time 5:00 p.m. Steve Boado who has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years promises an evening to remember. Always a fan of 50’s music, Steve began his singing career impersonating Elvis. He then added Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and later the Blues Brothers to his tribute show. At this event he will perform some of his favorite
needed resources to help our students thrive.” Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellows have consistently advocated for the state to significantly increase funding for schools, with a special focus on expanding access to pre-K, serving low-income students and English Language Learners, increasing the Basic Allotment, and investing in outstanding teaching. Houston chemistry teacher and Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow Aletha Williams said, “With these strategic investments in education, we can ensure that all Texas students have the opportunity to shine.” Lindsay Sobel, Teach Plus
Loving Friends
Boado songs from the fifties.
Texas Executive Director, stated: “Texas students deserve a world class education regardless of their zip code. HB 3 provides substantial new funding for education, strategically allocated to ensure a bright future for our students and the Lone Star State.” Added San Antonio 4th grade bilingual teacher and Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow Sarah Perez, “As a teacher, I thank the legislature for taking steps to provide adequate and equitable funding for the state’s highest-need students. HB 3 will ensure that all students have access to great teaching and a highquality education.”
Loving Friends is a social group of men and women who lost their spouses and meet monthly in a social environment as they move on with their lives....not a grief support group. The cost for dinner and entertainment is $24 inclusive paid at the door in the Bluebonnet room. Other monthly activities include luncheons and pokeno. Interested prospective members or want to attend as a guest, please call 281-2083124 for a reservation.
Free Summer Concerts to Rock Sienna in June
accompanied by a roster of rotating food trucks. “We’ve lined up the area’s most popular bands and food trucks,” said Allison Bond, director of marketing for the community. “There is nothing better than breaking out the lawn chairs and picnic blankets, grabbing your favorite street eats and rocking out to your favorite tunes.” The series kicks off on June 1 with The Mockingbirds. Calling themselves the “future of live music” the band takes a
DJ approach to live music by playing a continuous mix of popular tunes without pausing for breaks. Scheduled food trucks Elizabeth Catering, Mi Patio, Bowl’d Up, Foreign Policy, Melt on Wheels, Twisted Catchfish, Friohana, No Mi Street, The Cool Bus and Squeezed will provide food for purchase starting at 5 p.m. On June 8, Sol Flair will take the stage, followed by The Fuse on June 15, Park Avenue on June 22 and The Slags on June 29.
boards can be used to collect ideas for anything from planning weddings or decorating homes to organizing favorite recipes, and much more. The Sienna Branch Library will have a “Social Media Sampler” session on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This class will provide a basic overview of popular social-media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, and Pinterest. “Introduction to Facebook” will take place at the Mission Bend Branch Library on Thursday, June 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to set up a Facebook account, search for friends, make “friend requests,” and write wall posts. George Memorial Library in Richmond will have a “Facebook Intermediate” class on Tuesday, June 18, beginning
at 2:00 p.m. Learn how to use more advanced features of this popular social-media website, such as using Facebook Messenger and groups, uploading photo albums, and making Event pages. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online visit www.fortbend.lib. tx.us.
Top Houston-area bands and food trucks are headed to Sienna for a series of free family-friendly concerts, 5-9 p.m. Saturdays in June. The annual music fest will take place every Saturday of the month on the Mount Logan Party Lawn, 9803 Cameron Way. A different band will play at 6 p.m. each week
INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019 • Page 6
AUTOMOBILE: Hyundai Tucson
By BARBRA FULENWIDER For the 2019 model year, the Hyundai Tucson features got a wide range of updates from powertrains to styling, and advanced features. The exterior changes are a new headlight design, front and rear facias, rear taillight design, 18-inch wheels, redesigned 17 and 19-inch wheels and a redesigned exhaust finisher. Interior design changes include a new center stack, panel vents, leather seats and rearview mirror. 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
Trim changes from the 2018 model year to 2019 are the same for the SE but not for the SEL which is now the Value. The SEL Plus was dropped, the Sport became the SEL and the Value model became the Sport. The top of the line Limited model stayed the same but with the ultimate package is now the Ultimate. Good looks aren’t all though. The Tucson also has more advanced safety features that are important to drivers and include forward collision alert and lane keep assist, surround view monitor, smart cruise control with stop and go and driver attention warning. New safety features are electronic parking brake, high beam assist, rain-sensing wipers, second row USB outlet and wireless charging and are standard on the Limited and Ultimate models. Expanded features include a seven-inch display audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Blue Link Connected car system with three years of complimentary service and the standard shark-fin antenna. The Tucson SE FWD with automatic transmission retails for $23,200 and is powered by a 2.0L gasoline direct injection 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic. To that Hyundai added 17-inch alloy wheels, 225/60R17 tires, drive mode select, tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with audio and phone controls, electronic parking brake with auto vehicle hold, steering wheel mounted cruise control, automatic on/off projector headlights, air conditioning with cabin air filter, and a 3.5-inch LCD multi-information display. Also, AM/FM/MP3 audio
system with USB and auxiliary input jacks, 7-inch color touchscreen display audio, 3 12V DC power outlets; power door locks and side mirrors; power windows with driver’s auto-down, illuminated ignition; remote keyless entry system with alarm; bodycolor side mirrors and door handles; variable intermittent windshield wipers, and intermittent rear window wiper/washer. And there’s more: acoustic laminated glass windshield; 6-way adjustable driver’s seat with height adjustment; center console storage; 2ndrow 60/40 split folding seats with recline and center armrest; bodycolor rear spoiler w/ LED brake light; windshield washer fluid level sensor, and Bluetooth hands-free phone system. The Tucson Limited AWD with automatic transmission retails for $30,300, excluding delivery, and includes all of the former plus windshield wiper deicer and downhill brake control. Its first cousin has front wheel drive and a MSRP of $31,550. It also comes with pedestrian detection, high beam assist, rain-sensing wipers, smart cruise control with stop and go, panoramic sunroof, front and rear LED map lights, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system. The Tucson Ultimate FWD was the test drive vehicle and is truly the ultimate. Its 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine makes 181 horsepower at 6000 rpms and 176 lb.-ft. torque. It rides and drives with ease, gets 25 mpg, is eye catching and has more space inside than you might imagine. For all that the Tucson provides, the size and price are both right.
TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* CLOSING DATE OF 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.
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
Nichols named Stafford MSD teacher of the year
Stafford Intermediate School Zenikka Nichols was elated to learn that she was the 2018-19 Stafford MSD District Teacher of the Year on Thursday morning. Nichols’ excitement didn’t end there. Thanks to Stafford MSD’s community partner, Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land, the Sixth Grade Science/Social Studies teacher was presented with a free three month lease. Ray Aguilar, Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land’s Community Relations Director, presented the lease to Nichols. She will drive a Chevrolet Equinox through the month of June. For July and August, she will have the opportunity to
Zenikka Nichols choose different vehicles. Nichols, a native of Clinton, Miss., graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and worked in the banking industry. Taking a leap of faith, she decided to relocate to the Houston area. She joined the Stafford Intermediate faculty in the summer of 2015 and has since become a Team Leader. This is the second year that Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land has partnered with Stafford MSD. Aguilar and Classic provided additional honors this year. Djuna Cole, the 2018-19 Stafford MSD Secondary Teacher of the Year, received a free lease on a Chevrolet Traverse through
the month of June. Nichols, Cole, Stafford Elementary School Teacher of the Year Maricela Diaz and Stafford High School Teacher of the Year Niki Herbert will each receive a free oil change and car cleaning. Nichols is the second Stafford Intermediate School Teacher in the past three years to earn District Teacher of the Year honors, joining Ileana DuranReyes (2017). Stafford Elementary Associate Principal Jeffery Williams was named Administrator of the Year. The Rookie Teachers of the Year were Rhaniece Choice (Elementary), Misty Simmons (Intermediate), Jeremiah Ary (Middle) and Prachi Salvi (HS).
HCC to use $500K Disaster Recovery Grant to prepare local businesses for Hurricane season Houston Community College (HCC) is using part of a $500,000 Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Initiative grant to fund upcoming workshops to help local businesses recovering from Hurricane Harvey and those preparing for this hurricane season. Since receiving the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce last October, HCC began collaborating on a series of programs to assist businesses with contingency planning in order to maintain continuity in the wake of disaster. The first workshop is Thursday, May 30. “Our goal is to support our Houston small businesses that are struggling to recover from natural disaster and other possible business disruptions,” said Mark Praigg, Interim Director Houston MBDA Business Center, which is operated by HCC. “We recognize the major contributions small businesses make to our local
economy and the number of jobs that would be lost should they not recover.” Praigg says a print and downloadable business resiliency resource guide has also been developed and is available at www.hccs.edu/mbda. “Hurricane season is upon us again, and we want to make small businesses aware that we are here for them,” said Praigg. “Every workshop or seminar is either free or at minimal cost.” Upcoming events include: May 30 & June 27 HCC Southeast Learning Hub #108 A free, two-part innovative problem-solving workshop with a May 30 customized assessment, from 11:30 to 1 p.m., followed by a full-day seminar June 27 for the first 50 people to complete the customized assessment. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 George R. Brown Room 330A Business Resiliency and ReCity of Missouri City
ORDINANCE NO. O-19-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 86, UTILITIES, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING REGULATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; 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-19-08 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on May 20, 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 ******* OPENING DATE OF June 18, 2019 AT 2:00 pm. ******* Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 19-338) Mustang Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Rehabilitation Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFQ name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of City of Missouri City Attn: Purchasing Office RFQ No. 19-338 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.
covery Boot Camp at the Texas Black Expo. 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. July 11 HCC Southwest West Loop Campus, Room C 108; How to Connect with the City of Houston. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 HCC Southwest West Loop Campus, Room C 108 Buy vs Lease? Cost-Effective Strategies on when to buy vs lease space for your business operations. Noon to 2 p.m. July 20 HCC Southwest West Loop Campus, Room C 108; Marketing Before, During, and After Disruptions. Noon to 2 p.m. July 25 HCC Southwest West Loop Campus, Room C 108; Doing Business with Public Works, in partnership with the City of Houston. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 28 HCC District Auditorium Protecting Your Business: Cyber Security during a Disruption. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 17 HCC West Houston Institute Auditorium; Business Resiliency Expo, in collaboration with the Black Business Challenge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. HCC has hosted the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) since 2013. The HCCMBDA staff has advised 270 minority-owned businesses and facilitated more than $363 million in contracts, $396 million in financing, and helped create more than 800 jobs for minorityowned businesses. The HCCMBDA has consistently earned an “outstanding” rating by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The goal of government grant is to provide the tools and resources to businesses using a variety of proven techniques, including: Disaster Recovery & Resilience Forums; Monthly Business-toBusiness Matches; Capital Access for Business Continuity and Resiliency; Monthly Workshops and Training with HCC. For more information about the MBDA program, visit: www.hccs.edu/mbda or call 713-718-6522.
INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019 • Page 7
COMMUNITY FBJSL awards College Scholarships to deserving young women
Jazmine Perez, 2019 Volunteer Scholarship Recipient, with her father, Jesus Perez, and FBJSL President, Emily Calbert For over a decade, the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) has awarded college scholarships to deserving teen and women residents of Fort Bend County who desire to further their education. For 2019, FBJSL presented Elizabeth Lamb, Lauren Yang, Jazmine Perez, and Raney Harris each a Volunteer Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each for their outstanding volunteer efforts. FBJSL also presented Brittany Taylor the New Beginnings Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 for her dedication and desire to further her education. The recipients were chosen from a highly qualified pool of applicants. The winners stood out among the other candidates as leaders in their schools and volunteer efforts. Elizabeth Lamb is a senior at Travis High School. She is co-captain of the Varsity cheerleading team, and a 2-year member of the National Honor Society. She is a principal dancer at Ballet Forte where she has performed in Nutcracker for 9 years and was recently the lead in the production “Coppelia.” She has won various awards in numerous dance competitions in her 15 years of dancing. Elizabeth has accumulated over 550 volunteer hours through BalletFortes Community Outreach Projects, United Methodist Action Reachout Mission by Youth, and other local organizations. She has committed to Louisiana State University – Geaux Tigers! Lauren Yang is valedictorian at Dulles High School. She has served in leadership roles for numerous organizations, including the Congressional Youth Advisor Council, Advisory Board of 1000 Dreams Fund, FBISD Math and Science Academy Student Council, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society), and National Art Honor Society. Lauren has received dozens of awards in academics, community service, art, piano, pageantry, and creative writing. She has accumulated over 1131 hours of volunteerism: 600 hours with Girl UP – United Nations Foundation Campaign, 223 hours with We Care Student Organization (which she co-founded), and 144 hours as the Volunteer Group Leader at Benavidez Elementary School Pen
Pal and Mentor Program. Her volunteer experiences have motivated her to pursue a law degree at Harvard University. Jazmine Perez is a senior at Hightower High School. She is Captain of the Varsity soccer team, Director of the Youth Group at Soldiers of Christ, Vice President of the Medical Academy, a Fort Bend Academy Leadership Cadre, and a member of the Health Occupation Students of American and UNICEF. Her awards include 4 years of academic excellence, the Hildred Jones Drain Community Service Award, and she was placed in Future Business Leaders of America Competition in the Health Care Administration Event. Jazmine has volunteered over 420 hours at Mutts and Meows Rescue, Soldiers of Christ Youth Group, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, and The Chosen Young Adult Group. Raney Harriss is a senior at George Ranch High School. She has served in leadership roles for several organizations, including the National Honor Society (President), Girl Scouts, Book Buddies (Founder/President), Spanish Honor Society, National Charity League, Student Council, Club Volleyball, Principal Advisory Council, and AP Ambassadors. She also also received numerous awards, including the National Charity League’s Service Award, Modelette Award, and Mother-Daughter Award, as well as the Service Chord award. Raney has volunteered over 288 hours, primarily at Attack Poverty, as well as Book Buddies, The Bridge Fellowship, Parkway United Methodist, Common Threads, and Gigi’s Playhouse. She has committed to Texas Christian University. Brittany Taylor was awarded the New Beginnings Scholarship. After tragically losing their parents in high school, Brittany and her sisters had to separate and move in with different family members. Not only did she push through to finish two years of high school curriculum in a year through home school, but she did so with straight As. She always wanted to attend college but did not have the funds or marital support to do so. While working at a 911 dispatcher, she nevertheless enrolled in the EMT program at Wharton County Community College.
When she and her ex-husband divorced in 2015, however, having no family in the area, she had to quit her job and drop out of school to care for her children. Brittany is still determined, though, and as of last Fall, thanks to a small grant and supportive family, was able to re-enroll in the EMT program. Last semester, she achieved a 4.0 GPA. She was recommended for this scholarship by both a Sergeant of the Sugar Land Police Department, as well as the Wharton County Junior College EMS Faculty and Lab Coordinator. Upon graduation from the program in August of 2019, she hopes to work as a life flight medic while pursuing a bachelor’s of nursing degree so that she may eventually become a flight nurse. Congratulations to these admirable young women. The sky is the limit and FBJSL is proud to support you! The FBJSL is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable as well as providing an atmosphere of friendliness, goodwill and camaraderie for all members. Additional information about the FBJSL scholarship program is available at https:// www.fbjsl.org/scholarshipprograms/
Libraries host Children’s Theater performances of “Jack & the Beanstalk”
Photo courtesy of The Magik Theatre, credit: Megan Coy. (L-R) Carolyn Dellinger, Josey Porras, John Stillwagon. Fort Bend County Libraries will present children’s theater performances of The Magik Theatre’s “Jack & the Beanstalk” at two locations on Saturday, June 8. The first performance will take place at George Memorial Library’s Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at 10:00 am. The second performance will take place at the First Colony Branch Library at 2:00 pm. This family-friendly performance by The Magik Theatre is adapted from the classic children’s tale about a boy named Jack who trades his best friend for three magic beans. The beanstalk brings him more gold than he could ever spend,
but Jack is unhappy. Find out what happens when Jack learns that a true friend is the greatest treasure in all the world. Presented with the generous support of the Friends of the Library, the performance is suitable for families with children of all ages. The performance at George Memorial Library will be presented in an outdoor amphitheater, and seating is concrete. Theater-goers are encouraged to bring cushions to sit on. Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, and popcorn are not allowed in the amphitheater. Now in its 24th season, The Magik Theatre of San Antonio is known for its live-stage per-
formances that bring children’s classic and contemporary literature to life, with an occasional twist! The performances are free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call George Memorial Library (281-342-4455), the First Colony Branch Library (281-2382800), or the library system’s Communications Office (281633-4734). George Memorial Library is located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. The First Colony Branch Library is located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.
Ƅ e r F Presented by
ʂAlƏơa KapƏƀ AlƏơa SorƎƑƢƭy, InƂ.
ConƅƄƫƞnƂe TopƈƂƬ:
SpoƍƬƎrƞƃ bƘ
Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2019
COMMUNITY Fort Bend ISD seniors among 2019 Men Community for Change scholarship award recipients
Baby Shower for new and expectant moms
Shown (seated, from left) are: Mashal Zaidi, Stafford High School; Maria del Pilar Ibarra Noriega, Dulles High School; Jessica Anthony, Hightower High School; Calah Alexis Burros, Austin High School; and (standing, from left) Tony LaBarre, Billy Polk, Will Willis, William Wallace, Reginald Clay, Marshall High School; Kenneth Johnson, Ron Griffin, Dr. Diarra Blue, Rodney Toussaint, Will Ross, Jason McDonald, Fulshear High School; Laymon Humes Jr., James C. Poore III, and Leon Jenkins. Not pictured is Myles Nobles, Elkins High School. Five Fort Bend ISD gradu- from Fulshear and Stafford high and significant members of their ating seniors are among Fort schools, during the organization’s community. Other awards presented durBend County students to receive 25th annual Gala and Scholarship $2,000 scholarships from Men for Banquet, held at Quail Valley City ing the gala included the Benson Award, given to the founder of Centre. Change, Inc. Guest speaker for this event Men for Change, and an award The honorees include: Jessica Anthony, Hightower High School; was Dr. Diarra Blue, veterinarian recognizing Charlie Woodson as Calah Alexis Burros, Austin High and TV personality on “The Vet the first MFC Director of EducaSchool; Reginald Clay, Marshall Life.” He encouraged the students tion. Men for Change was estabHigh School; Myles Nobles, to engage in community service lished in 1994, when 15 men were Elkins High School; and Maria to gain opportunities for personal compelled to respond to a need in del Pilar Ibarra Noriega, Dull- and professional growth, con- the community. Visit www.menforchange.org. es High School. MFC honored tinue learning to acquire skills and the students, along with others knowledge and to become active
Community Baby Shower Committee Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land invites new and expectant moms – along with their partners and babies – to the annual Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Thursday, Aug. 1. This event will be held in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus. The event will feature demonstrations on how to safely use baby carriers, presentations on
The Fort Bend County Republican Party congratulates Indian diaspora and the people of India on the epoch-making victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the world’s largest democratic exercise.
the importance of safe sleeping practices, and a Sugar Land police officer will speak about car seat safety. In addition, lactation consultants from the Childbirth Center will be available to talk one-on-one with moms and provide guidance and support. “This is a great opportunity for new moms to speak directly with someone who understands their concerns,” said Donna Timmer, lactation consultant. “There will be great discussions and information provided at this event; it’s been a very beneficial experience for our attendees in previous years.” Timmer says attendees are welcome to stop by any time during the shower. Demonstrations will be repeated several times throughout the event, and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees can also participate in several door prize
drawings. “This is a fun event, but it’s also a great outreach program,” Timmer said. “Our goal is to celebrate new and expectant moms, as well as help them learn techniques they need to know in order to care for their newborns. Sometimes a mom gets home from the hospital and realizes that she needs additional support or information, and we’re here to help.” Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital hosts its annual Community Baby Shower in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week. Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/babyshower-sl for more information. For more information about Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land, visit houstonmethodist.org/childbirth-sl or call 281.274.7080.
Visit the Google playstore & download your free mobile app for Fort Bend Independent.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rose Garden of the White House, on June 26, 2017.
“Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi and his BJP party on their BIG election victory. Great things are in store for the US-India partnership with the return of PM Modi at the helm. I look forward to continuing our important work together!” — Donald Trump
PLANTATION at Quail Valley Active Senior Living; Embracing the lives of Seniors 55 and Better May Move in Special $399
2815 Cypress Point Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459 www. plantationqv.com
Political ad paid for by the Republican Party of Fort Bend County.
Phone: (281) 208-4470