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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

P. O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623

Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Stafford

Missouri City funds projects and New “Citizens Engagement services without tax rate change Committee” hosts Hate Crimes forum By SESHADRI KUMAR Missouri City city council on Sept. 16 unanimously approved the budget for financial year 2020 without increasing the tax rate. The overall adopted tax rate is 63 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and represents the same property tax rate from the previous year. The total tax rate includes Maintenance & Operations rate of 0.466387 cents and Debt Service rate of 0.163613 cents per $100 valuation. Revenues generated from the 2019 property tax rate, sales taxes, franchise fees, charges for services and bond proceeds will fund the 2020 General Fund Budget of $54.59 million. The Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Budget is $2.63 million or 5 percent more than the

FY2019 Revised Budget of $51.96 million. The FY2020 budget cycle began Oct. 1, 2019 and runs through Sept. 30, 2020. The budget reflects city council’s strategic plan goals namely, ensure a great place to live; maintain a financially sound city; grow business investments in Missouri City; develop a high performing City team; and have quality development through buildout. City Manager Anthony Snipes said, “The increased revenues will allow the City to maintain the Council approved Fund Balance policy; position the City for the pending impacts of Property Tax Cap Senate Bill 2 to become effective in next year’s budget; and to address strategic priorities.” The strategic priorities include redevelopment efforts

on Texas Parkway and Cartwright Road, economic development efforts throughout the city; continuance of the sidewalk replacement program; implementation of the energy savings retrofit project including citywide LED street lighting; bridge replacement, software for traffic and signal management; design and construction of Fire Station #6; remodels and improvements for Fire Station #1, #3, and #4; equipping a new fire engine and an aerial tower fire ladder truck; additional tractor mowing and trimming on trails; additional contract litter collection in all parks; reader and monument signs and landscaping throughout the City; Sta-Mo Park Master Plan Study and parks’ entrance signs. “In addition to providing critical funding for operations, See BUDGET, Page 2

Attorney Bankston appointed associate judge; search on for courtroom By SESHADRI KUMAR Donald W. Bankston, long time criminal defense attorney from Richmond, has been appointed associate judge to the 268th District Court, presided by Judge O’Neil Williams. Bankston is scheduled to be sworn in next week. A native Texan, educated at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, the University of North Texas in Denton, and the University of Houston Law School, Bankston has been practicing law for 46 years, three of which as First Assistant District Attorney in Fort Bend County. Bankston has the unique experience and track record of having practiced law on both sides of the justice system, as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer. He has handled a handful of capital murder cases as well. Bankston has been involved in many high profile cases, including major drug and murder cases. He has also represented public officials accused of wrongdoing. He got misconduct charges against former County Clerk Dianne Wilson dismissed. He also represented former County Treasurer Joannie Parr in a financial embezzlement case and got her sentence reduced. Bankston also alluded to his role in getting an Asian jury assembled for a trial in Fort

Bankston Bend. When a Vietnamese youth who shot and killed a black individual who attempted to rob their store in 1990 and a jury with four black members rendered a guilty verdict, Bankston got the judgment reversed for the lack of the jury pool reflecting the community profile. At that time 10 percent of the population was Asian. Later a multi-ethnic panel of jury heard the case and exonerated the Vietnamese youth. Three Asians, three Hispanics, three Blacks and three Anglos were on the jury. Bankston is a member of the Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Bar Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Bar Association.

He has a long history of civic involvement in the local Democratic Party, including as a past Chair of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party and a current member of the State Democratic Executive Committee. While serving as prosecutor in the Fort Bend County DA’s office, Bankston himself ran afoul of the law. Bankston faced prosecution for allegedly failing to remit funds due to a crime victim, paid by the defendant’s attorney as per court order. A special prosecutor was appointed to investigate the case and Bankston said the prosecutor found there was no stealing or theft of money. There was no intentional or knowing misapplication of funds and the charge could not be proved beyond reasonable doubt. Then, he reached an agreement and pled guilty to a lesser misdemeanor charge of “reckless misapplication of finances.” He was given probation and after completing the community service, the charges were expunged. Thus, there is no conviction, Bankston said. Bankston said he had informed Judge O’Neil of this case and also made District Attorney Brian Middleton aware. Bankston has given See JUDGE, Page 3

Citizens Engagement Committee members Steve Brown, left, Michael Njoku, Ian Scharfman, Farha Ahmed, DA Brian Middleton, Monica Riley, Baber Mohammed, Ashish Agrawal and First Assistant DA Ibrahim E. Khawaja. By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton has created a “Citizens Engagement Committee” to proactively deal with hate crime. At a press conference in the Fort Bend County Justice Center, Middleton introduced the multi-ethnic, bipartisan committee with a mission. The mission is to enhance the relationship between the community, law enforcement and prosecutors, while building trust among the citizens, law enforcement and the district attorney and other prosecuting agencies. The Citizens Engagement Committee has been established with the cooperation of the U.S. Department of Justice and it coincides on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Middleton said “Hate crimes” are under reported across the country. The DOJ on Wednesday announced technical assistance resources to fight hate crimes across the country, including development of a new hate crimes training curriculum for law enforcement, and a hate crimes outreach and engagement program for communities entitled ‘United Against Hate: Cultivating Community Partnerships,’ Middleton said. The Citizens Engagement Committee will help educate

the community on hate crimes and strengthen the ability of law enforcement officials to identify and prosecute those who commit unconscionable acts of hatred. Farha Ahmed, one of the committee members, described the CEC as a special initiative, calling it unique to Fort Bend County because not too many jurisdictions have such a committee. The committee hopes to bring communities together and resolve issues of the day. She believes hate crimes are “under represented and under prosecuted.” Ashish Agrawal, a committee member representing the Hindu faith, said the initiative to tackling hate crime will gain insight and provide feedback to law enforcement and DA Middleton is thinking outside the box in this regard. Other members of the committee are Ian Scharfman, Baber Mohammed, Steve Brown, Monica Riley and Michael Njoku. The citizens engagement committee is hosting a “Hate Crimes Forum” Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act on Oct. 28 at Gus George Academy in Richmond from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Facilitated by the U.S. DOJ’s Community Relations Service, the forum’s agenda includes the State of Bias and Hate Crimes:

Understanding hate crime laws, investigation, and prosecution; The Community Speaks: Voices of community leaders on challenges facing their diverse groups; You Are Not Alone : Resources for the community in the aftermath of hate crimes. The forum is free and open for law enforcement, attorneys, community members, community advocacy organizations, and other groups in Fort Bend County. Asked if there has been any increase in hate crimes in Fort Bend County over the past few years, Middleton said that was not the case and there are no specific data or instances that would suggest an increase in hate crimes. However, in social media there is an increased chatter, often bordering on hate crimes that contributes to tension in society overall, Middleton said. However, such social media conversations should be seen in the context of free speech as well, he said. The main purpose of the committee is to be proactive. There was an incident of random shooting of two dozen shots by an unknown individual in Richmond and initial suspicion was that it could be a hate crime, but a review by the committee members led to the conclusion that it was not a hate crime, but probably a mistaken target, Middleton said.

Early voting begins in special and general elections Early voting has begun for the Nov. 5 general election and it will end on Nov. 1. Statewide, only constitutional amendments are on the ballot. All Fort Bend County voters will have 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution on the ballot. Fort Bend County voters will also have a countywide flood mitigation bond election. Fort Bend County Drainage District is seeking approval from voters to issue $83 million in bonds for various flood mitigation projects.

A section of Fort Bend County, in Fulshear, Weston Lakes, Crosscreek and Cinco Ranch areas will elect a State Representative for House District 28. The seat fell vacant following the resignation of Dr. John Zerwas. City of Sugar Land residents will have their own bond issue on the ballot in addition to the state and county initiatives. Sugar Land’s $90 million bond authorization includes $47.6 million for drainage, $26.3 million for public safety facilities, $10.26 million for streets and $6.60 million for the animal shelter.

City of Missouri City residents will elect four district council members, in adddition to voting on the county bond. A section of Missouri City voters will also vote on a $3.50 billion bond referendum proposed by The Houston Metropolitan Authority. A section of Houston in Fort Bend County will vote on the Houston city council elections, including the mayoral election. Information on early voting locations is available at www. fortbendcountytx.gov.

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COMMUNITY

OakBend presents 2019 Jeff Council Award at Patchwork of Life

Dr. Ivan Mefford was presented the 2019 Jeff Council Award at the hospital’s annual fundraiser, Patchwork of Life. The Jeff Council Award was created in 2018 to honor Jeff Council for his years of service to OakBend Medical Center, which spanned more than three decades. Jeff personified OakBend’s core values of Compassion, Integrity, Ownership and Excellence. Dr. Mefford also exemplifies these traits and was presented with the award by OakBend CEO Joe Freudenberger. “Jeff has been a friend for over 20 years, and I am honored to receive an award named after him,” Mefford said. The Jeff Council award is given annually to an individual who gives back to the hospital in many different ways.

Dr. Ivan Mefford, left, recipient of the 2019 Jeff Council Award and Joe Freudenberger, CEO, OakBend Medical Center.

The Clements High School Choir presents its annual COFFEE HOUSE night, featuring solo and group performances by some of the phenomenal young talents of the award-winning Clements Choir. The event - which is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 at 7PM in the Clements Commons at 4200 Elkins Dr. in Sugar Land - costs $5 at the door ($3 if you buy tickets during lunch time sales), which covers the cost of admission and some treats to enjoy. Don’t miss it!

Olson reacts to censure motion on Adam Schiff

Congressman Pete Olson on his way to the House of Representatives in the Capitol on Oct. 18. Washington, DC, Oct. 21 — made the outrageous claim House Democrats tabled that President Trump told H.Res. 630, today, condemning Ukrainian President Zelensky and censuring Adam Schiff, ‘I want you to make up dirt Representative of California’s on my political opponent’ — 28th Congressional District. President Trump said no such The resolution was co- thing. sponsored and supported by “Schiff also asserted that his Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) team had ‘not spoken directly that highlights the numerous with the whistleblower’ — examples in which Rep. Schiff another lie. (D-CA) shared untruths and “These wild fabrications outright falsehoods in order to hurt the credibility of advance House Democrats’ so- Congressman Schiff, and make called “impeachment inquiry.” a mockery of the People’s Olson said: “The Democrats’ House and our constitutional impeachment sideshow process. The American people continues to be enshrouded deserve leaders who serve our in secrecy and distracts from nation’s interests with honor issues Americans care about and transparency. like lower drug prices and the “Congressman Schiff USMCA trade deal. has fallen well short of that “The ringmaster of standard and the House should this unhinged circus is have an opportunity to vote on Congressman Adam Schiff his censure.” who makes false accusations House Republicans moved and refuses to provide to bring up the censure transparency in his partisan resolution for a vote in the attempt to remove a duly House. elected president from office. House Democrats moved to “Schiff said he had ‘more table the resolution preventing than circumstantial evidence’ a vote on the measure. of Russian collusion — he The final vote to table (or had none. While chairing block) the censure resolution a House Intelligence was 218-185. Committee hearing, he

Budget

Fort Bend County, Texas

Hate Crimes Forum Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Facilitated by: United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) Hosted by: Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office Citizen Engagement Committee

Agenda

A free forum for law enforcement,

The State of Bias and Hate Crimes Understanding hate crime laws, investigation, and prosecution

attorneys, community

The Community Speaks Voices of community leaders on challenges facing their diverse groups

members, community advocacy organizations,

You Are Not Alone Resources for the community in the aftermath of hate crimes

and other groups

in Fort Bend County, Texas.

@DOJ_CRS @FBCDAO #HateCrimesForum

Presenters

Anti-Defamation League Boniuk Institute City of Sugar Land Police Department Federal Bureau of Investigation Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office League of United Latin American Citizens LGBTQ Community Leaders NAACP Missouri City Chapter U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Texas U.S. Department of Education U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ▪ U.S. Housing and Urban Development ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

www.justice.gov/crs 202.305.2935

Date and Time

Monday, October 28, 2019 Check in: 9:30 am – 10:00 am Event: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location

Gus George Academy - Patton Hall 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle Richmond, Texas 77469 Refreshments will be served.

To Register or For More Information

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hate-crimesforum-tickets-75074553009 Assistant District Attorney, Sohail (Ali) Hasanali Sohail.Hasanali@fortbendcountytx.gov 281.341.3779

facebook.com/DOJCRS/ facebook.com/fortbendcountyda/

@fortbendcountyda

From Page 1 this budget will continue to construct several noteworthy capital projects that are reflected in both the prior and current Capital Improvement Program budgets,” Snipes said. The total budget, including CIP, for Fiscal Year 2020, net of transfers, is $138.07 million and the blueprint provides funding and programming of City Council Priority Projects; adds one Utilities Clerk to the Public Works Department; adds one Administrative Assistant to the Parks Department; and adds one Desktop Specialist III to the Innovation & Technology Department in response to recommendations made in the employee survey. To provide funding for a diversity of future projects, City Council authorized the issuance and sale of $14 million in general obligation and refunding bonds. City Council’s approval of the bond sales came after Snipes and staff worked closely with Moody’s Investors Service regarding the City’s bond rating. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Snipes told city council that “Moody’s reaffirmed our current rating, assigning an Aa2 rating to the City’s $10.90 million General

Obligation and Refunding Bonds, Series 2019.” Moody’s said in a news brief: “The Aa2 issuer rating reflects the City’s sizeable and growing tax base with above average resident income levels, benefiting from its proximity to Houston and healthy reserve levels maintained by solid financial performance and policies. “The rating further incorporates the City’s above average but manageable debt and fixed cost burdens.” Regarding the city’s 2020 budget, Snipes said “Fiscal stewardship of taxpayer dollars is an ongoing priority and in addition to providing critical funding for operations, this budget will continue to construct several noteworthy capital projects that are reflected in both the prior and current Capital Improvement Program budgets.” Missouri City’s tax base is growing and its finances are at a healthy level thanks to the solid performance and policies of the city. Missouri City’s excellence is fiscal management was also acknowledged recently when the city earned the “Distinguished budget presentation award” from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Three Democreats, two Republicans plan to run for Tax Assessor-Collector Phillip Andrews announced his candidacy as a Republican for the position of Fort Bend Tax Assessor/Collector earlier this year in May, 2019. When Tax Assessor Patsy Shultz filed for retirement in April 2019, the Fort Bend County Commissioners’ Court needed to fill the vacancy by appointment. Among the names considered to fill the position for the 19 month-period before the next election were Republican Phillip Andrews, Democrat Neeta Sane, and Democrat Carrie Surrat. Ultimately, the Commissioner’s Court appointed Ms. Carrie Surrat. Subsequently, Neeta Sane, Phillip Andrews, and most recently, JJ Clemence, announced their candidacies for the position. Another Democrat, Carmen Turner, has also appointed a treasurer to her campaign for tax assessor/collector. Phillip Andrews is a graduate of the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, and holds a Master degree in Accounting and a Bachelor Degree with studies in political science, philosophy & theology. With over 20 years of business experience in the private sector, Andrews has had a management career spanning multiple industries with lengthy periods in each one; public accounting, security, medical service, and construction. Currently, he is General Manager of Sugar Land Rain Gutters, Inc., a business he developed to success since 2012. He has also been on the Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Economic Development Council. A notable part of Andrews’ history is that he spent many years in religious studies for a vocation in ministry.

“My unique experience and dedication in ministry & business laid the foundation and core values that make me the balanced Republican candidate needed for the Tax Assessor Office,” Andrews said. J.J. Clemence announced her candidacy for Tax Assessor of Fort Bend County last week. Her experience as a Certified Auditor, Business Development Manager, and proven track record as a Republican and Fiscal Conservative make her the ideal candidate for this position. J.J. is also a Community Outreach Director for U.S. Congressman Pete Olson and Governor Greg Abbott’s Vice Chair on the Texas Real Estate Research and Advisory Committee. “Fort Bend County represents the best of what this country offers: robust business opportunities, great schools, and flourishing communities. The people who live and work here deserve government transparency and efficiency at all levels of government. As your Tax Assessor, I will ensure your tax rates are calculated fairly and work hard to improve the collection process, saving you money and keeping Fort Bend County a great place to live and work. I look forward to the opportunity to earn your vote.” J.J. received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Baker University. She is the Finance Chairman for the Fort Bend County GOP and a Board Member for the Fort Bend Independent School District Bond Committee and Innovation Committee. J.J. has a long history of working diligently to keep process costs low and has a voting record to prove it.

Judge

for the associate judge position nor did the other commissioners give a reason for their decision to support the creation of the additional post. Associate Judge John Hawkins was assisting former 268th District Court Judge Brady Elliott and 434th District Court Judge Jim Shoemake. Judge O’Neil, after his election, took office in January this year and declined the services of Hawkins and sought a new associate judge exclusively for his court. The creation of the associate judge position requires an estimated $1.4 million in personnel costs and another $1.5 million in creating additional courtroom space. Prestage, however, proposed an allocation of only $300,000, enough to hire a judge and a court coordinator. Now, search is on a for a courtroom space for the new judge. Meyers had opposed creation of associate judge positions even when Republican judges had asked for it previously. Meyers also seconded the research done by Commissioner Morales who obtained the data from the Office of Court Administration. Based on the application of case weights to 2018 filings as reported to the Office of Court Administration, an analysis of District Courts’ workload showed that Fort Bend County needs 11.5 full time judges, but it actually has 12.9 judges. A new district court was created in 2017.

From Page 1 Middleton’s name as a reference to the judge for the appointment. Bankston said in his long practice in Fort Bend County courts, many Republican judges have appointed him both in criminal cases and in civil cases as ad litem, representing minors, involving thousands of dollars, which suggested to his integrity. Bankston says in 1985 he was an untreated alcoholic and sought treatment. “After July 9, 1985, I have not used alcohol,” Bankston said. The creation of the associate judge position itself was mired in controversy. Back in August, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court ignored the data and the recommendation of the county auditor and the budget officer and approved the position of an Associate District Judge. The vote was on party lines, with Commissioner Grady Prestage, County Judge KP George and Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant, Democrats, voting in favor and Republican Commissioners Vincent Morales and Andy Meyers voting against the move. The item was not included in the proposed budget after four of the five members of the court accepted the budget officer’s recommendation earlier at a budget workshop meeting. Prestage, however, was in favor of approving the associate judge position. Neither did the District Judge William O’Neil present any justification

INDEPENDENT • OCTOBER 23, 2019 • Page 3

NEWS

City of Sugar Land Haunted House Set for Oct. 25-27 The Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department will host the third annual city of Sugar Land Haunted House from Oct. 25-27 at the Imperial Park Recreation Center, 234 Matlage Way. The event will be available in 30 minute increments between 6-9 p.m. on each day, and tickets are required for each event. Residents and Imperial Park Recreation Center members may register for free tickets, using the website in the second to last paragraph, up until the first event on Oct. 25, and for non-residents, tickets are $3 per participant (ages 3 and under free). Walkins are welcome but may be expected to wait until the next available time slot. While the Haunted House is geared toward individuals ages 7 years and older, there will be a small walk-through area for younger participants

ages 4-7 years; discretion is advised. The Haunted House will contain jump/scare elements throughout. There will also be child-friendly activities in the gymnasium for the whole family to enjoy. Group size is limited to four people. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about the Haunted House, contact the Imperial Park Recreation Center staff at (281) 275-2885, and to purchase tickets online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/d/tx-sugar-land/iprc/. For more information about city events, contact the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2825 or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/specialevents for a complete listing of city event offerings.

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 September 24, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2019, the same being the 5th 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

09-DCV174844 06/20/19

066000000036090 6 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LUISA 1.98 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SAM MALDONADO DEGOLLADO, STONE SURV, ABST 660, CLERK'S AKA LOUISE MALDONADO FILE# 20140419710* DEGOLLADO, ET AL

$34,610.00

$24,300.00

14-DCV215023 02/15/19

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JUAN M. CORNEJO, ET AL

LOT 2, BLK 1, FORSTER SUB'D, SLIDE NO. 1606/B*

$40,530.00

$8,800.00

16-DCV233365 08/09/19

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MABLE LEE ROBERTS, ET AL

RIVERSIDE TERRACE SEC 2, BLK 1, LT 35, VOL 359, PG 399*

$44,400.00

$8,900.00

18-DCV255326 05/16/19

886500004002290 1 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 761002001035090 1 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 017000000291090 7 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARIBEL RIVERA NIETO

MANUEL ESCALERO SURV, 0.158 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ABST 170, CLERK'S FILE# 2010080599*

$3,350.00

19-DCV260703 07/17/19

396500000004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. GEORGE R. GALETKA, ET AL 1 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

J. D. VERMILLION SURV, 0.836 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ABST 340, VOL 356, PG 30*

$102,980.00

$10,100.00

19-DCV261888 08/06/19

005803920001490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 VIVIANN CRUZ SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, 3.000 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 58, CLERK'S FILE# 2017121487*

$110,950.00

$4,000.00

(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, September 24, 2019 Constable Mike Beard 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

INDEPENDENT • OCTOBER 23, 2019 • Page 4

OPINION Texas Parkway, a campaign issue in Missouri City This past legislative session, Senator Borris Miles refiled legislation for a management district along Texas Parkway, in the interest of families, like mine, living far too long in underserved and underrepresented communities along the Texas Parkway corridor. Encouraged by a new Missouri City mayor who campaigned on “ incentivizing” revitalization, the good senator moved forward until February 18, 2019. On this date, The City of Missouri City Council voted down the proposed Texas Parkway Management District! Without the needed support of city government, Senator Miles would not go forth with this needed legislation. To my dismay and disappointment this council’s February 18th vote is telling but not surprising. I believe, we

residents must hold accountable, those who demonstrate by their votes, little or no support for our interests. There are upcoming City of Missouri City district elections November 5th. I ask all residents to make their voices heard at the ballot box. Early voting starts October 21st thru November 1st. —Rodney Griffin Missouri City Editor’s Note: Mr. Griffin raises a very important issue of public interest, but it needs to be fact checked. The vote on the Texas Parkway Management District was 7-0. That means all the members, including the mayor and two at-large councilmembers, joined the four district council members in their no vote. Consequently, the

blame cannot be placed merely on the four incumbents seeking re-election. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, OPPOSING ANY BILL CREATING A NEW SPECIAL DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS. ***** WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Missouri City, Texas, is extremely interested in issues pertaining to the provision of infrastructure to its existing residents and businesses and in issues pertaining to the growth and development of the City of Missouri City, Texas (the “City”); and WHEREAS, on or about January 31, 2019, the City received notice of a potential bill creating a new special district in the City, which may include portions of the City’s

industrial region and small businesses along the Texas Parkway corridor (hereinafter referred to as “Special District”); and WHEREAS, the Special District may limit the ability of the City to facilitate growth and economic development within the district’s intended territory by imposing undesired levels of bureaucracy, greater delay, and increased taxes without local elected control; and WHEREAS, there is not a plan in place on how the Special District would be used; and WHEREAS, neither the City nor the businesses which would be impacted by the Special District have been involved in the planning process for the proposed legislation; and WHEREAS, the Special District may impose additional ad valorem taxes on certain properties within the City, increasing the tax burden of certain property owners and fostering an economically disadvantaged area; and WHEREAS, the Special District may issue bonds that may mature not more than 40 years after issuance without the

authority of the City of Missouri City; and WHEREAS, a bill creating the Special District may grant the City the authority to dissolve the special district only after all debt has been paid or the City affirmatively assumes the obligation to pay such debt from municipal revenue, further burdening all City taxpayers with additional expenses; and WHEREAS, the Special District may diminish the efficacy of City programs because the Special District may be granted the authority to exercise the economic development powers provided by Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code, including, but not limited to, the power to make grants and loans for economic development; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Missouri City that a bill creating a new special district erects barriers that would adversely impact existing residents and businesses and the growth and development of the City of Missouri City, Texas; and WHEREAS the City Council of Missouri City of Texas urges the Texas Legislature to oppose any new bills creating any new special districts within the city. The city subsequently explained to Sen. Miles some of the concerns councilmembers and the community had on this CONSTABLE’S SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 23rd day of AUGUST, 2019, in a certain cause number 18-DCV-253187 wherein LAKEMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. plaintiff , and BARBARA ADIKINYI AND SAIDI NUSURA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 26th day of APRIL, 2019, in favor of the said plaintiff LAKEMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. against said defendant BARBARA ADIKINYI AND SAIDI NUSURA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, for the sum of $2,481.26 FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES THAT ACCRUED ON DEFENDANTS’ ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT THROUGH MARCH 17, 2019 ; JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,531.00, AND LEGAL EXPENSES/COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,208.00 INCURRED ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFF IN THIS MATTER; JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, INTEREST ON ALL AMOUNTS AWARDED IN THIS JUDGMENT AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT UNTIL PAID IN FULL, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00, together with all costs of suit, I levied upon, and will, on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2019 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of BARBARA ADIKINYI AND SAIDI NUSURA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of BARBARA ADIKINYI AND SAIDI NUSURA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 35, BLOCK 03, OF LAKEMONT RIDGE, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER PLAT NO. 20070045, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF DATE OF SALE: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH CREDIT- $0.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment for $2,481.26 FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES THAT ACCRUED ON DEFENDANTS’ ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT THROUGH MARCH 17, 2019 ; JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,531.00, AND LEGAL EXPENSES/ COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,208.00 INCURRED ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFF IN THIS MATTER; JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, INTEREST ON ALL AMOUNTS AWARDED IN THIS JUDGMENT AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM FROM THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT UNTIL PAID IN FULL, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00 dollars, in favor of LAKEMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. WAYNE K. THOMPSON Constable Pct. 3 KATY, Texas By DAVID RIVERA #1332-DEPUTY OCTOBER 9, 2019

issue. Whether the Senator’s Office has had an opportunity to meet with the impacted businesses in the special district? •Members expressed concerns of a plan not being in place on how the Special District would be used. •A member asked that staff reiterate that the previous sitting Council unanimously voted to oppose another Special District, which would be an additional or increased tax on commercial businesses and businesses on Texas Parkway (a key redevelopment area). •A member stated that they wanted the community and the Senator to understand that they are not against development and redevelopment on Texas Parkway, but need more details. •Concerns expressed about increased taxation on businesses •A Member stated that they had discussions with several small business on Texas Parkway, who feel that it was unfair for them to be taxed more when they currently operate in an area that is often neglected. •A Member expressed concerns about the bill coming forth without having extensive discussions with small businesses. CONSTABLE’S SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2019, in a certain cause number 14-DCV-214352 wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. plaintiff , and JULIE MCKELLAR, MARK MCKELLAR AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 5th day of JUNE, 2015, in favor of the said plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. against said defendant JULIE MCKELLAR, MARK MCKELLAR AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, for the sum of $471,804.11, AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2015, WITH INTEREST ACCRUING AT THE PER DIEM RATE OF $32.45 THROUGH THE DATE OF THIS ORDER ; POST-JUDGEMENT INTEREST SHALL ACCRUE ON THE BALANCE AT A RATE OF 5% AS MANDATED BY THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER; ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT ORDER OF SALE SHALL PROVIDE THAT PLAINTIFF, IT’S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, HAVE THE RIGHT TO BECOME THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY AT THE SALE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE ORDER OF SALE, AND PLAINTIFF, IT’S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CREDIT UPON AMOUNT OF THE BID MADE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO SATISFY SUCH BID, THE AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT OWING TO PLAINTIFF, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00, together with all costs of suit, I levied upon, and will, on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2019 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of JULIE MCKELLAR, MARK MCKELLAR AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of JULIE MCKELLAR, MARK MCKELLAR AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF CINCO RANCH WEST SEC. 17, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 2328A AND B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS DATE OF SALE: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH CREDIT- $0.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judg ment for $471,804.11, AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2015, WITH INTEREST ACCRUING AT THE PER DIEM RATE OF $32.45 THROUGH THE DATE OF THIS ORDER ; POST-JUDGEMENT INTEREST SHALL ACCRUE ON THE BALANCE AT A RATE OF 5% AS MANDATED BY THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER; ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT ORDER OF SALE SHALL PROVIDE THAT PLAINTIFF, IT’S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, HAVE THE RIGHT TO BECOME THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY AT THE SALE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE ORDER OF SALE, AND PLAINTIFF, IT’S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CREDIT UPON AMOUNT OF THE BID MADE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO SATISFY SUCH BID, THE AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT OWING TO PLAINTIFF, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $0.00 dollars, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. WAYNE K. THOMPSON Constable Pct. 3 KATY, Texas By DAVID RIVERA #1332-DEPUTY OCTOBER 9, 2019

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NEWS

Two Indian Americans enter the Dist. 22 Congressional race

By SESHADRI KUMAR Two Indian Americans have now joined the list of potential Republican candidates seeking the party’s nomination for the Congressional District 22 seat held by Pete Olson. Dan Mathews of Stafford and Bangar Reddy of Sugar Land are the latest names being publicly discussed or “explored” at this time. Mathews, a chemical engineer by profession, made his intentions to run for the Congressional seat at a candidates networking event hosted by Fort Bend Forum early this week. He plans to kick off his campaign on Sunday at the Stafford Christian Center. Mathews says with his candidacy he is bringing “diversity to the GOP.” His agenda is “Stop the radical left, stand with the President and Israel.” Mathews says he is “a Christian and a true conservative; believes in the importance of family and community and a firm believer in interpreting the constitution as the founders have written them.” Bangar Reddy has been active in the Indian American community in Houston for the last 25 years and is associated with several com-

Reddy and Mathews munity organizations. Reddy was born in a village to a middle-class agricultural family in State of Telangana, India. He has earned dual Master’s Degree in Engineering. He has over 20 years of experience as a professional in IT Industry serving in various capacities as a Consultant, Manager, Director, CEO and President. He served as CEO of INFODAT International Inc. and President of AMSYS International Inc. Reddy believes in Vedic

UH College of Medicine will focus on primary care

By SESHADRI KUMAR University of Houston is opening new a medical school next year. Is there a need for a medical school in Houston? How is this medical school different from others? Will it have any impact on healthcare locally or statewide? Stephen J. Spann, M.D., M.B.A., Founding Dean of the University of Houston’s College of Medicine answered these questions and made a strong case for the new medical school during an open house hosted by India House in Houston on Oct. 16. The medical school will focus on producing more primary care physicians. The first contingent of medical students will begin their course in August 2020. The inaugural class will have 30 students. An anonymous local donor has already given UH $3 million to cover the full tuition for the medical school’s inaugural class of students. Texas has a low physician-to-population ratio compared to other states: 41st in active patient care physicians-to-population and 47th in active primary care physicians-to-population, according to Spann. Today, Texas has 71 physicians per 100,000 people – which ranks us an alarming 47th out of 50 states. Strong primary care improves health outcomes and decreases health care costs, he added. “Our distinctive focus on preparing primary care doctors with a better understanding of community health disparities will differentiate us from all other medical schools in Texas and from most institutions across the United States,” Spann said. The last medical school in Houston was established 47 years ago by the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1972 when the greater Houston population was 2.2 million. In 2016, when the new medical school was proposed the population tripled to 6.5 million. The College of Medicine grew out of the University of Houston’s desire to play a greater role in improving the overall health and health care resources of this city and this state. “We intend to accomplish this bold undertaking by establishing a medical school that will produce a diverse group of graduates with a deep understanding of the social determinants of health and a commitment to providing compassionate, high value care to underserved populations,” Spann said. The College of Medicine mission statement says “The University of Houston College of Medicine is accountable to society for improving the overall health and healthcare of the population of Greater Houston, Texas and beyond.” It will be accomplished by “educating a diverse group of physicians who will provide compassionate, high value care to patients, families and communities, with a focus on primary care and other needed physician specialties; Conducting interdisciplinary research to find innovative solutions to problems in health and healthcare; Providing integrated, evidence-based, high value care delivered to patients by inter-professional teams, and Engaging, collaborating with, and empowering underserved patient populations and community partners to improve their health and healthcare.” Spann said the college’s goal is to ensure at least 50% of graduates chose Primary Care Specialties and the admission process would favor applicants with characteristics predictive of primary care specialty choice. The curriculum will have deep exposure to primary care. More significantly, the college offers scholarships and loan programs to decrease the debt of graduates at the end of the course. The university provides direct patient care in a clinic which opened in the main campus in April of this year. Currently, the clinic provides pediatric care, adult medicine, women’s health, behavioral health and psychiatry. The university is not planning a teaching hospital of its own to cater to the medical college. The graduates will have the benefit of in-hospital teaching and training with HCA Houston hospital system, which has hospitals and clinics in Webster, Pasadena, Cypress, Kingwood and West Houston. These hospitals will also provide residency slots for the graduates.

principles inculcating conservative values and in hard work, less spending, family first and opportunities for all. Reddy was the president of India Culture Center of Houston and he is associated with Sri Ashta Lakshmi Temple. Reddy said he would file the papers with the Federal Election Commission this week, before formally announcing his campaign. His main agenda is to run as a Republican candidate with conservative values and use politics for public service.

In 2008, in the Republican primary, there were a total of 10 candidates including Pete Olson and former Houston City Council member Shelly Shekula-Gibbs, who won the special election to CD 22 after Tom DeLay’s resignation. There were two mayors, a state representative, and a state board of education member. This time too a dozen candidates may appear on the ballot, and the candidates’ credentials may not be as distinguishable or hardly distinct from one another.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated August 28, 2019, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the County Court at Law 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of WATERBROOK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against DWIGHT SEAN JONES, defendant, in Cause No. 18-CCV-063177, for the sum of NINE-THOUSAND-SEVENHUNDRED FIFTY- ONE- DOLLARS AND 69/100’s CENTS ($9751.69), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 9 day of SEPT, 2019, at 3:00PM:, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of DWIGHT SEAN JONES, defendant(s), to-wit:ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND,CONTAINING 2.65 ACRES,MORE OR LESS,OUT OF MOSES SHIPMAN LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.86 AND BEING PART OF A CERTAIN 63.42 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 725,PAGE 326 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS, ALSO BEING A PART OF CERTAIN 489.138 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 PAGE 484, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY ,TEXAS AND BEING ALL OF THOSE CERTAIN THREE TRACTS OF LAND KNOWN AS TRACT 1, TRACT II, AND TRACT 02 OF WATERBROOK(AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION)IN FORT BEND COUNTY, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DECSRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT A OF THAT CERTAIN QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED UNDER COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO.2018027553 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4602 MCKEEVER LANE, MISSOURI CITY,TX 77459 and on NOV 5, 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 DWIGHT SEAN JONES, defendant, in and to said property. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 301 JACKSON ST 1ST FLR MEETING RM RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: NOV 5 2019 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 AM BY Sergeant M. Kutach TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE’S SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 458TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 27th day of AUGUST, 2019, in a certain cause number 18-DCV-251066 wherein COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. plaintiff, and TERRANCE D MATHIS defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 30th day of OCTOBER, 2018, in favor of the said plaintiff COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC against said defendant TERRANCE D MATHIS, for the sum of $5,436.04 ; AS PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS, CHARGES, INTEREST AND COSTS; $1,200.00 FOR REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED IN THIS CAUSE OF ACTION; ALL COSTS OF COURT; POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM ON THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT AWARDED HEREIN FROM THE DATE HEREOF UNTIL PAID, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $330.00, together with all costs of suit, I levied upon, and will, on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2019 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of TERRANCE D MATHIS in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of TERRANCE D MATHIS to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 6, BRADFORD PARK SEC, 1 AN ADDITION TO FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT NUMBER 20050034, OF THE PLAT RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) DATE OF SALE: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH CREDIT- $1,900.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment for $5,436.04 ; AS PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS, CHARGES, INTEREST AND COSTS; $1,200.00 FOR REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED IN THIS CAUSE OF ACTION; ALL COSTS OF COURT; POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5% PER ANNUM ON THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT AWARDED HEREIN FROM THE DATE HEREOF UNTIL PAID, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $330.00 dollars, in favor of COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. WAYNE K. THOMPSON Constable Pct. 3 KATY, Texas By DAVID RIVERA #1332-DEPUTY OCTOBER 9, 2019

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COMMUNITY

CITY OF STAFFORD Ordinance No. 1150 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102 “ZONING” OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII “DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS” OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD; PROVIDING FOR A FINE IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $2,000 FOR A VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Lone historic Texas sugarhouse found near Arcola Fort Bend County’s long and rich history of sugar production, with an emphasis on antebellum sugarhouses, will be the topic of the next Fort Bend County Historical Commission program. Archeologist and historian Joanne Ryan is scheduled to present during the Nov. 19 meeting of the commission, which is free and open to the public. Location is the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle in Richmond, Room 2 upstairs. Start time is 3 p.m. Of special interest is the Waters-House Sugarhouse, which operated on the Arcola Plantation in eastern Fort Bend County between 1849 and 1913. Substantial parts of the structures remain. According to Ryan, no archeological excavations have yet been conducted at this site and it is now threatened by development. Although more than 1,500 sugarhouses were built in Texas and Louisiana before the Civil War, portions of only three antebellum sugarhouses remain substantially intact: the Arcola sugarhouse and two in Louisiana’s Rapides and Iberia parishes. The Fort Bend County Historical Commission is a volunteers-only department of Fort Bend County government. Members are appointed by County Commissioners Court.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2019. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary CITY OF STAFFORD Ordinance No. 1151 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102 “ZONING” OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE III “ADMISTRATION” OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2019. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary CITY OF STAFFORD Ordinance No. 1152 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD, TEXAS, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE ORIGINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD, TEXAS, FOR THE 20192020 FISCAL YEAR; ALLOCATING UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS; PROVIDING DETAILED LINE ITEM INCREASES OR DECREASES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2019. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary CITY OF STAFFORD Ordinance No. 1153 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF STAFFORD MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PRICING OFFICERS TO APPROVE THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATE, PRICE, INCLUDING THE TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary CITY OF STAFFORD Ordinance No. 1154 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF STAFFORD MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PRICING OFFICERS TO APPROVE THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATE, PRICE, INCLUDING THE TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION PRIOR TO MATURITY OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary

Fort Bend County Historical Commission’s program for its next meeting Nov. 19 will be sugar house complex remnants on the former Arcola Plantation.

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 September 30, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2019, the same being the 5th 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 15-DCV221298 08/09/19

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

589001005007090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PAUL 7 LEE CONWAY, ET AL SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Legal Description LT 7, BLK 5, QUAIL RUN, SEC 1, VOL 21, PG 25*

Adjudged Value $149,400.00

Estimated Minimum Bid $38,000.00

(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, September 30, 2019 Constable Daryl L. Smith, Sr 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

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: FERNANDO HERNANDEZ-ROMERO PRO LAS FUENTES APT #3304 SOPAPAN JL MEXICO 45080 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 November 18, 2019 a default judgment may be taken against you. The case is presently pending before the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas. It bears cause number 18-DCV-255854 and is styled: The State of Texas VS. $112,540.00 U.S. Currency The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: MARK LAFORGE ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 301 JACKSON ST RICHMOND TX 77469 281-633-7638 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINABOVE WAS SEIZED BY PEACE OFFICERS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE STATE OF TEXAS IS ENTITLED TO HAVE SUCH PROPERTY FORFEITED AND TITLE RENDERED TO THE STATE OF TEXAS OR AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY PEACE OFFICERS. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, PETITIONER RESPECTFULLY PRAYS THAT UPON HEARING, THIS COURT ENTER A JUDGMENT OF FORFEITURE OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO PETITIONER, THAT THIS COURT AWARD POSSESSION AND TITLE TO SUCH PROPERTY TO THE PETITIONER TO BE ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, FOR INTEREST, IF ANY, FROM THE DATE OF DEPOSIT IN AN INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT, FOR COST OF COURT AND FOR SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER RELIEF AS THE PETITIONER MY SHOW ITSELF TO BE ENTITLED. 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 3rd day of October, 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 Street, Room 101 Richmond, Texas 77469 BEVERLEY MCGREW WALKER, DISTRICT CLERK FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Physical Address: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Room 31004, Richmond, Texas 77469 Mailing Address: 301 Jackson Street, Room 101 Richmond, Texas 77469 By: Deputy District Clerk SHELBY TAYLOR Telephone: (281) 633-7613

CONSTABLE’S SALE Notice is hereby Given, that by virtue of a certain ORDER OF SALE Issued by the Clerk of the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, on the 28th day of AUGUST, 2019, in a certain cause number 14-DCV-220078 wherein WESTHEIMER LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION plaintiff , and KRISTINE MARIE DASILVA defendant, in which cause a judgment was rendered on the 9th day of AUGUST, 2015, in favor of the said plaintiff WESTHEIMER LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION against said defendant KRISTINE MARIE DASILVA, for the sum of $8,318.54 ; FOR PAST DUE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS, INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES ON THE ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT OF THE PROPERTY; REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,577.00; ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY REASONABLE FEES AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00; COSTS OF COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF 10% PER ANNUM ON THE TOTAL JUDGMENT, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AWARDED HEREIN, FROM THE DATE THIS JUDGMENT IS SIGNED UNTIL FULLY PAID;, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $450.00, together with all costs of suit, I levied upon, and will, on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2019 within legal hours, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of KRISTINE MARIE DASILVA in and to the following described REAL property, levied upon as the property of KRISTINE MARIE DASILVA to wit: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWO (2), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF CANYON GATE AT WESTHEIMER LAKES, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2005, PAGE 209 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11107 CANYON CROSSING LANE, RICHMOND TX 77406 (PROPERTY); DATE OF SALE: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 TIME OF SALE: APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1ST Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Tx 77469 TERMS OF SALE: CASH; CREDIT- $5430.00 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judg ment for $8,318.54 ; FOR PAST DUE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS, INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES ON THE ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT OF THE PROPERTY; REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,577.00; ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY REASONABLE FEES AND COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00; COSTS OF COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF 10% PER ANNUM ON THE TOTAL JUDGMENT, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AWARDED HEREIN, FROM THE DATE THIS JUDGMENT IS SIGNED UNTIL FULLY PAID;, AND THE FURTHER SUM OF $450.00 dollars, in favor of WESTHEIMER LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION together with the costs of said suit, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. WAYNE K. THOMPSON Constable Pct. 3 KATY, Texas By DAVID RIVERA #1332-DEPUTY OCTOBER 9, 2019

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COMMUNITY

Inspiration Stage Presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR • Disney’s Frozen JR, Dec. 6-15 • Into the Woods JR, Jan. 3-5 • Lyle The Crocodile, Feb. 28- March 1 • Harriet the Spy, April 3-5 • Honk JR, April 17-19 • A Chorus Line - High School Edition, May 1-3 Mary Poppins will be played in half of the shows by Pearland resident, 16-year-old Madison Willett, a junior at Incarnate Word Academy. Inspiration Stage is excited to present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr., with eight shows over two weekends, Nov. 1-10. Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” The main roles of Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael have been double-cast in this talented group of 45 talented youth, ages 8 to 17. For tickets to the following shows, visit https:// inspirationstage.com/shows/disney-and-cameron-mackintoshsmary-poppins-jr/. • Friday, Nov. 1, 7:30pm • Saturday, Nov. 2, 3:30pm and 7:30pm • Sunday, Nov. 3, 3:30pm • Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30pm • Saturday, Nov. 9, 3:30pm and 7:30pm • Sunday, Nov. 10, 3:30pm Greatwood resident Gabby Champion, 15, a freshman at George Ranch High School, has a lot of Inspiration Stage experience having performed in a dozen shows there. She is part of the Mary Poppins JR Ensemble. “I’m excited for Mary Poppins because it showcases one of my childhood favorites with creative dance and intense music,” Champion says. “If you want to see a light-hearted show with a ton of dancing and singing, this show is for you.” Inspiration Stage will take Mary Poppins JR to the 2020 Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, Jan. 17-19. The cast will perform a 15-minute cut of the show for adjudication by industry professionals. Students will also attend advanced workshops and presentations and performances by Broadway and other industry professionals. Don’t miss these other Inspiration Stage shows in Inspiration Stage’s 2019-2020 season:

CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: A proposal to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the Subdivision Ordinance. Copies of the amendment are available for public inspection at City Hall. All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary

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Inspiration Stage is a national award-winning performance arts studio located in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium at 226 Lakeview Dr. The 2019/2020 season was recently announced and includes ten youth productions, as well as acting and production classes. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying participants. For tickets and information, visit www. inspirationstage.com.

Photo credit: Mandy Seymore-Sensat (Mary Poppins)

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

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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 September 26, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2019, the same being the 5th 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

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Adjudged Value

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17-DCV245071 04/12/19

000900000794490 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 GRANCELO RICHARDSON, ET SEPTEMBER 23, AL 2019

1.672 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, M.M. BATTLE SURV, ABST 9, LOT 7, VOL 265, PG 38* (ACCT NO. 0009000007944907 & 0009000007942907)*

$138,710.00

$28,100.00

18-DCV248943 06/12/19

001700037002390 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. LULA 1 JEAN OLIVER, ET AL SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

ISAAC N. CHARLES LEAGUE, ABST 17, CLERK'S FILE# 2010061344*

$119,820.00

$12,200.00

18-DCV253312 07/30/19

007600000056490 1 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

JOHN RANDON LEAGUE, ABST 76, TRACT 8 (PT), ACRES 0.8794, MORE OR LESS, VOL 686, PG 56 & CLERK'S FILE# 8768964*

$25,330.00

$16,900.00

18-DCV257925 06/25/19

870718001028090 7 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

TELFAIR SEC 18, BLK 1, LT 28, REC'D IN PLAT# 20070157*

$667,030.00

$8,000.00

19-DCV259864 08/09/19

RICE SUBD, BLK 1, LT 5, VOL 321, PG 256*

$61,690.00

$7,800.00

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. TREMONA L. SCALES, AKA TREMONA LATREES SCALES, ET AL

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HOA KHUONG BUI, INDIVIDUALLY & AS CO TRUSTEE OF THE NGUYEN-BUI REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, ET AL 734000001005091 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. 4 JOSEPH SHALOW, AKA JOSEPH SEPTEMBER 23, SHALOW, SR., ET AL 2019

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, September 26, 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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COMMUNITY Friends of George Memorial BalletForte presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 13-15 at the Stafford Centre Library hold Quilt Raffle The Friends of George Memorial Library will kick off the fall season with a special “Love Your Library Quilt Raffle.” Tickets are available for purchase at the library through December 7, when the winning ticket will be drawn at the library’s Winter Fest. The handmade quilt, created by Lillian Shaver, is on display in the lobby of the library throughout the months of October and November. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Participants do not need to be present to win. Proceeds from the quilt raffle go toward helping the Friends of the Library continue to advocate for the libraries and underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events that are enjoyed by children, adults, and families at the library throughout the year. The Friends of the Library also provide needed funds for materials, equipment, and beautification projects not funded by the library’s budget. Families and individuals who enjoy the programs and events at the libraries are encouraged to become a Friend of the Library to help ensure that these activities will continue to be available to the public. There are numerous

ways to support the library, including volunteering with ongoing book sales or simply paying annual membership dues. Membership forms for the Friends of the Library will be available. George Memorial Library is located at 1001 Golfview in

Richmond. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www. fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call George Memorial Library (281-342-4455) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

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BalletForte’s Yuki Duncan as “Clara” in a past performance of “The Nutcracker” Photo by Michael Banigan. Pre-professional ballet company BalletForte presents its annual full-length, traditional Nutcracker ballet at the Stafford Centre Dec. 13-15. It’s the perfect family outing during the holiday season with tickets starting at just $12 and ample and free parking at the Stafford Centre. Performances of “The Nutcracker” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Tickets are available at www. balletforte.org. The Stafford Centre is located at 10505 Cash Road, Stafford. Don’t delay! The BalletForte Guild’s 20th annual “Clara’s Tea,” to be held Dec. 8 at Safari Texas, sold out in record time this year. Discounts available for groups of 15 or more by calling 281-799-7554. Directed by Michael Banigan and Dianne Jarrell, BalletForte provides a training ground and professional quality performance opportunities for serious dancers from the Houston area. BalletForte is a nonprofit organization and all donations to the organization are taxdeductible. For more information or to buy tickets, call 281-799-7554 or visit www.balletforte.org.

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