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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Stafford

24 Republicans and 44 Democrats vie for 15 county offices

By SESHADRI KUMAR The upcoming party primaries for Fort Bend County offices look like a jamboree with an unprecedented number of contested races and contestants, 24 candidates on the Republican side and 44 on the Democratic Party side. So who is running in Fort Bend County? (This does not include state and federal elections, involving candidates from multicounties) For county offices, in the Democratic Party primary all seats are contested. On the Republican side, nine seats are uncontested and five seats are contested. There will be a contest at the party’s top level, party chair. Incumbent Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard faces an

opponent, M.E. “Skip” Belt. Incumbent Fort Bend Republican Party Chair Linda Howell faces two opponents, Alysa Jarvis and Tina Michie. The following seats are uncontested on the Republican side: 387th District Court Judge Brenda Mullinix, 400th District Court Judge Maggie Jaramillo, 434th District Court Judge James H. Shoemake, 505th District Court Judge David S. Perwin, candidate for County Court-at-Law No. 5 Dean Hrbacek, County Attorney candidate Steve Rogers, Commissioner Pct.1 Vincent Morales, Constable Pct. 1 Mike Beard and Justice of the Peace Pct.1, Place 1 Gary Janssen. On the Republican side, John Minchew, Trever Nehls and Muzaffar Siddiqi have filed for sheriff. On the Democrats’ side Eric

Fagan, Geneane R. Hughes and Captain Holland Jones have filed for sheriff. For Tax Assessor/Collector, the Republican candidates include Philip Andrews, JJ Clemence, Jaison Joseph and James Pressler. Neeta Sane and Carmen Turner are seeking the Democratic Party nomination in this race. (Incumbent Carrie Surrat has not filed.) In Precinct 3, incumbent Commissioner Andy Meyers has two Republican opponents, Wendy Duncan and Glenn Gustafson. Hope Martin is the lone Democratic Party nominee for Pct. 3 Commissioner. Incumbent Pct.3 Constable Wayne Thompson has withdrawn. Chad Norvell, and Jesse Zamaripa have filed for this seat on the Republican side.

By SESHADRI KUMAR The city of Sugar Land recently learned that Click2Gov, the online payment system used by the city, has been compromised. This is the same issue that has impacted several cities across the state and the country, the city said in a press release on Friday. To ensure the safety and security of residential customers, the city took immediate, decisive actions to address the threat. This included working closely with Central Square, the parent company of Click2Gov, to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the source of the compromise. The vulnerability was identified, and actions were taken to ensure the continued safety of the city’s payment system. “We continue to work with local and Federal authorities, as well as forensic specialists, and will notify any customers who were impacted after the investigation has been completed,” said Assistant City Manager Chris Steubing. “So far, we know that customers who used recurring credit card payments are not impacted

unless they entered new credit card information. Those customers who paid by phone or in person are not at risk.” Customers who paid their bills for a service through the “One-Time Payment” method should closely monitor credit activity. It does not mean that fraud has occurred or will occur on an account, and it does not mean that customers have become or will become victims of identity theft. Alternative payments may always be made: * by calling (281) 275-2750; * mailing payments to P.O. Box 5029, Sugar Land, Texas, 77487; * in person at 2700 Town Center Blvd. North; or at one of many drop boxes located around the city (for all options, visit http:// www.sugarlandtx.gov). The city’s ongoing comprehensive investigation includes all payment options. Details will be shared with any affected customers following the investigation’s conclusion. The city is already in the process of initiating a new payment system in 2020, and more details will be shared as the schedule is confirmed. “It is our goal to ensure the

safety and integrity of online transactions and implement new strategies to address anything uncovered in this investigation,” said Steubing. “We remain committed to making sure Sugar Land remains safer than ever before.” The city of New Orleans has been hit with a cyber-attack, and employees have been asked to turn off computers as a cautionary measure, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday. It isn’t yet clear if the cyberattack included ransomware, in which computers are rendered inoperable until money is paid to the hacker. Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common against cities and other government agencies. “Out of an abundance of caution, all employees were immediately alerted to power down computers, unplug devices & disconnect from WiFi. All servers have been powered down as well,” a tweet from New Orleans’ Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness said. The city’s website, Nola. gov, wasn’t accessible on Friday afternoon, but the city’s emergency services, including 911, were still operable.

City of Sugar Land identifies cyber attack of online payment system

John G. Hermann and Mike Nguyen have filed for the open seat of Pct. 4 Constable on the Republican side. Nabil Shike and Joe Villreal have filed for the Democratic Party nomination in this race. Four Democrats have file for Pct. 1 Commissioner – Jennifer Cantu, Lynette Reddix, Albert Tibbs and Jesse Torres. On the Democratic Party ticket David Hunter, Sonia Rash and Bridgette Smith-Lawson have filed for County Attorney. In Judicial races, on the Democratic ticket incumbent County court-at-law no. 5 Judge Teana Watson is the only candidate unopposed. Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Place 1 candidate Cody Moore is unopposed. Democratic Party Candidates for 387th District court, Janet Buening Heppard and Jamie Zand; for 400th District Court, Tameika Carter and Derek Obialo; for 434th District Court, Christian Becerra and Oscar M. Telfair III and for the 505th District Court, Daniel Lee, Kali Morgan and Surendran K. Pattel. Sam Hayes and Rafael Pruneda have filed for Pct. Constable as Democrats. Incumbent Democrat Pct.2 Constable Daryl L. Smith has four primary opponents: Tonja Beard, Floyd Davis, Gary Majors, and Gilberto Perez. For Pct. 3 Constable, Mo Nehad and Patrick Quincy have filed.

LOVE YOUR LIBRARY QUILT RAFFLE. Lee Lytle of Rosenberg was the lucky winner of the Friends of George Memorial Library’s “Love Your Library Quilt Raffle.” The winning ticket was drawn at the library’s WinterFest on Dec. 7. The handmade quilt was created by Lillian Shaver. 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 are available at the libraries.

Narcotics Task Force makes large drug bust

The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force has seized approximately 240 pounds of marijuana, 74 grams of THC oil, 20 grams of cocaine, more than $400,000 in US currency, and other assets suspected to be the proceeds of drug sales. The illicit substances seized have an approximate street value of over $500,000. The Task Force, a Houston HIDTA Initiative (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), concluded an investigation targeting a main source of

supply of Marijuana. During the past several months, Task Force Officers have conducted numerous undercover operations focused on identifying sources of supply of marijuana and illicit THC extracts sold and distributed in all areas of Fort Bend County. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, U.S. Homeland Security investigations and the Houston Police Department.

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Christopher Donelly, 37, of Richmond, was arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail on the following charges; two counts First Degree Felony Manufacturing/Delivery of a controlled substance, one count First Degree Felony Money Laundering and one count second Degree Felony Possession of Marijuana. “Thank you to the Narcotics Task Force for your diligence in trying to keep our streets free of illicit substances,” said Sheriff Troy Nehls.

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George Ranch Senior Makes LCISD History at Texas Thespians State Festival Greatwood resident, 17-year-old George Ranch senior Reagan Scott, was one of the chosen six. She was honored to be the first LCISD student in history to be asked to perform on the Texas Thespians State Festival’s Main Stage. With more than 8,000 thespian delegates and almost 2,000 performances. only six were selected to perform on the Main Stage during the Texas Thespians State Festival’s closing ceremonies. “Reagan has been consistently honing her craft and working hard to represent herself, this troupe and GRHS in an incredible way,” says George Ranch High School’s theatre director, L Jay Edenmeyer. “To be chosen to perform in the Main Stage closing ceremonies is an incredible honor. It is rare for that to happen to anyone, and for Reagan to be recognized for her dedication and talent speaks volumes for her and the incredible troupe who continue to support and guide each other.” The Longhorn Players (George Ranch’s theatre troupe #7888) participated at the 2019 Texas Thespians State Festival in Grapevine, TX, Nov. 21-23. It is one of the largest annual thespian festivals in the world. Students and their troupe directors celebrate an entire weekend of all things theatre. Scott was one of two George Ranch students to receive a perfect score for her entry, “All Falls Down” from Chaplin, and become eligible to audition for the Main Stage Performance.

Reagan Scott Senior Paige Klase also that the chance of it happening received a perfect score for was extremely slim. I worked her performance “Me and the hard for this opportunity, and I Sky” from Come From Away. couldn’t have done it without Of the 92 festival perfect the immense amount of supscores, only six were chosen port I have, and without the to perform. relationship with Jesus that “When I saw that Paige and has been guiding me throughI got perfect scores, I couldn’t out my entire life.” believe it. Nothing hit me unAt the festival, troupe til I was on the bus ride home. members competed in indiI thought that receiving a vidual and group events, techperfect score was already the nical events, attended workperfect end to the festival, but shops, auditioned for colleges, performing on Main Stage learned from nationally acwas surreal,” Reagan says. claimed guest speakers, en“I dreamed about having joyed performances from oththis opportunity when I was er troupes on the Main Stage a freshman, but I told myself and relished in the opportu-

nity to meet fellow thespians from all over the state who share their love of theatre. Senior Charis Christy, president of the GRHS Theatre Thespian Board says, “The Thespian Festival has changed my life and the lives of the people in our department for the better. It has given me the opportunity to compete, meet new people, and study different areas of theatre with new directors. “I will never forget Texas Thespians, the friends I have made, and the lasting impact theatre has had on me and the way I see our world.” George Ranch Theatre students competed in festival events which included prepared theatrical performances and technical design presentations resulting in the following students receiving Superior ratings (the highest rating category at the convention). Fourteen thespians from the Longhorn Players qualified in eight events to compete at the International Thespians Festival in Indiana in June 2020.

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challenging and showcased her wide vocal range. “My favorite part of this piece is getting to explore character choices and sing to my fullest capability. While I worked on this song, I focused on my acting choices and had so much fun experimenting with how I would act in the song, and how ostentatious I would be,” she said. “The song itself requires the actress to be flamboyant, and I always have the most fun acting in that way while portraying a character.” Scott also excels in school, is in all Advanced Placement classes and has received several academic awards. “Performing has had a profound influence on my confidence and strength, which will help carry me through the rest of my life,” Scott says. “Reagan will definitely be missed as she graduates, moves and takes her determination and drive into the collegiate world,” Edenmeyer says. The Longhorn Players are led by Edenmeyer, GRHS Theatre Technical Director Marc Duncan and Music Director Scott Edenmeyer. They are currently rehearsing for their Spring 2020 competition, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) One-Act Play contest, where they will be presenting “Hetty Feather” from Jacqueline Wilson’s best-selling novel, adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves. For information about the Longhorn Players’ upcoming shows and events, visit www. georgeranchtheatre.com.

• Seniors Tate Mangum and Adam Marand, Duet Acting – Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Technical Superior Rankings: • Senior Charis Christy, Stage Management – Mamma Mia! • Senior Riley Halford, Lighting Design — Mamma Mia! • Junior Andrew Phillips, Theatre Marketing — Mamma Mia! • Senior Julia Yelvington, Scenic Design — Mamma Mia! Each of the Longhorn Players’ technical entries were just one point away from a perfect score. “This was my first time performing this particular song. It was the most fun, and most challenging in regard to my vocal and acting performance, of anything I have performed at Texas Thespians before,” Scott says. “Performing it on Main Stage was one of the highlights of my life and I will cherish it forever, along with the many other memories made at Texas Thespians this year.” Scott has attended three Texas Thespians festivals representing George Ranch High School, where she received a Superior rating each year, advancing to the International Thespian Festival. She again received all Superior ratings at each International Festival. Scott fell in love with this year’s song because it was

Performance Superior Rankings with perfect scores: • Senior Reagan Scott, Solo Musical – “All Falls Down,”, from Chaplin. • Senior Paige Klase, Solo Musical — “Me and the Sky,” from Come From Away. Performance Superior Rankings: • Sophomores Lanae Buie, Ashley Johnson and Claira Mangum, and Juniors Madi Jones, Ainsley McGee and

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Who is who in CD 22 primary? Not much of a clue

At least thirteen Republicans and five Democrats are in the primary election for the Congressional District 22 race in Texas, according to the latest information available with the Texas Secretary of State. Until the secretary of state certifies the list, it won’t be final. A handful of candidates are known because they are already in some elected office or have already begun campaigning. Very little is known about most of the candidates. Some have a website, some have email addresses and some have given just the name. Voters may have to do painstaking efforts to know who the candidates are. Even Google search does not yield any clue in some cases. Following are in the Republican Primary election for U.S. Representative Dist. 22: PIERCE BUSH

MATT HINTON

FILING DATE: 11/15/2019

matthinton@matthintonforcongress.com

JOE WALZ

PARTY: REPUBLICAN STATUS: IN PRIMARY

SUGAR LAND TX 77478 joe@joewalzforcongress.com

INCUMBENT: NO

PARTY: REPUBLICAN

OCCUPATION: MANAGER

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

FINANCE

FILING DATE: 11/20/2019

INCUMBENT: NO

DAN MATHEWS

OCCUPATION: BUSINESS / HEALTHCARE / AVIATION

PARTY: REPUBLICAN

FILING DATE: 12/05/2019

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

DEMOCRATS FOR U. S. REP. DISTRICT 22 CHRIS FERNANDEZ

INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: ENGINEER/ BUSINESS FILING DATE: 12/02/2019 DIANA MILLER

PO BOX 2637

225 MATLAGE WAY #2909

chris@myedoradonews.com PARTY: DEMOCRAT STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO

SUGAR LAND TX 77487

19901 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY

PARTY: REPUBLICAN

SUGAR LAND TX 77479

FILING DATE: 12/09/2019

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

diana@dianamillertx.com

INCUMBENT: NO

PARTY: REPUBLICAN

SRI PRESTON KULKARNI

OCCUPATION: CEO, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LONE STAR

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

FILING DATE: 12/09/2019

OCCUPATION: REAL ESTATE BROKER

JON CAMARILLO 2310 GREEN TEE DR. PEARLAND TX 77581 E-mail: jlc@camarillo73.com PARTY: REPUBLICAN STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: MENTS

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FILING DATE: 12/04/2019 DOUGLAS HAGGARD committee@douglashaggardforcongress.com PARTY: REPUBLICAN

INCUMBENT: NO

OCCUPATION: ATTORNEY FILING DATE: 11/22/2019 AARON HERMES

troynehls@gmail.com PARTY: REPUBLICAN

OCCUPATION: FORMER FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

FILING DATE: 12/06/2019

INCUMBENT: NO

NYANZA DAVIS MOORE

OCCUPATION: FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF

11606 SHADOW CREEK PARKWAY 111-210

FILING DATE: 12/09/2019

PEARLAND TX 77584

SHANDON PHAN

info@nyanzaforcongress.com

16107 KENSINGTON DRIVE, SUITE 117

PARTY: DEMOCRAT

SUGAR LAND TX 77479

STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: ATTORNEY

3536 HIGHWAY 6 109

votehermes@gmail.com PARTY: REPUBLICAN STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: ARTIST

PEARLAND TX 77584 greg@electgreghill.com PARTY: REPUBLICAN STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: CANDIDATE/FORMER JUDGE FILING DATE: 11/13/2019

CARMINE PETRICCO III 0627carmine@gmail.com PARTY: DEMOCRAT STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

DERRICK A. REED

INCUMBENT: NO

11601 SHADOW PARKWAY 111267

KATHALEEN WALL P.O. BOX 1429 SUGAR LAND TX 77487 info@kathaleenwall.com PARTY: REPUBLICAN STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: BUSINESSWOMAN

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PEARLAND TX 77584 E-mail: derrick@derrickreed. com PARTY: DEMOCRAT STATUS: IN PRIMARY INCUMBENT: NO OCCUPATION: ATTORNEY FILING DATE: 12/06/2019 In 2008, Pete Olson was among the ten Republicans who ran in the CD 22 primary against incumbent Democrat, Nick Lampson. Olson won the primary and the general election.

inition of a dangerous dog will be investigated. The Animal Services officer will investigate the location and get statements from witnesses available to help determine if the dog is a dangerous dog. If Animal Services makes that determination the animal’s owner will be notified of that fact and may be ordered to register the dog with Animal Services. Dangerous dogs are considered such if they make an unprovoked attack on a person that causes bodily injury and occurs in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog is kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the dog from leaving the enclosure on its own. The city code also state that unprovoked acts by a dog at any location in Missouri City that causes a person to reasonably believe that the dog will attack and cause bodily injury should be reported to Animal Services. Even though the dog was kept in an enclosure

or otherwise was restained by a leash or other mechanism that is not reasonably certain it would prevent the dog’s escape. If the dog is considered dangerous it must be muzzled at all times and kept on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure. The city also demands that the owner obtain liability insurance coverage or be able to show proof of financial responsibility to Animal Services. The owner of a dangerous dog must ensure that the dog always wear the collar issued by Animal Services. The dangerous dog owner must also follow any other requirements of Animal Services that prevent the likelihood of future acts. Anyone who wants to report a dangerous dog may do so by contacting the city’s Animal Services at 281-4038707 or the police department at any time at 281-403-8700.

Rosenberg City Council member Lisa Wallingford resigns

FILING DATE: 12/07/2019

FILING DATE: 12/09/2019

FILING DATE: 11/13/2019

By BARBARA FULENWIDER On Wednesday, Dec. 11, multiple pets were involved in fighting at a Missouri City residence where no one was home. Someone reported the dog fight to Missouri City Animal Services. Now the incident is being thoroughly investigated. What the city has done so far is request incident statements from all parties involved and put the dogs on a 10-day home quarantine, which is isolation in a secure cage and allowed on a leash only to relieve themselves in an enclosed area. The staff will follow up on the 10-day home quarantine regulations in the city’s code; ascertain if any violations occurred and review pet ownership and registration of all the pets involved. Investigating the disposition of a dangerous dog is in Missouri City’s code. It states that anyone who reports an incident to Animal Services about a dog that meets the def-

OCCUPATION: ATTORNEY

PARTY: REPUBLICAN

GREG HILL CUT

INCUMBENT: NO

OCCUPATION: RETIRED IBEW ELECTRICIAN

OCCUPATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TIMBER

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

SUGAR LAND TX 77478

FILING DATE: 11/18/2019

4201 W COURT

PARTY: DEMOCRAT

INCUMBENT: NO

BANGAR REDDY

HOUSTON TX 77252

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TROY NEHLS

FILING DATE: 12/05/2019

PO BOX 2222

SUGAR LAND TX 77498

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

PARTY: REPUBLICAN

INCUMBENT: NO

PO BOX 898

FILING DATE: 12/04/2019

teamphan@shandonphan.com

STATUS: IN PRIMARY

OCCUPATION: RETIRED

Missouri City launches probe into Dog fight

Wallingford Rosenberg City Council member Lisa Wallingford has resigned . Wallingford tendered her resignation. on Dec. 10. “I am grateful for the trust they placed in me and have always tried to conduct myself in a manner that would make them proud. My reasons for resigning are very personal and I will not discuss them. “This is not the way that I wanted to end my time on council, but life does not always go the way you plan,” Wallingford told the Fort Bend Herald. The city of Rosenberg is accepting applications for appointment to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Lisa Wallingford, the city said in a press release Friday. The vacancy to be filled will require the newly appointed council member to

serve until the end of the unexpired term, May 2020. If you are interested in serving the city of Rosenberg, and meet all of the requirements set forth below, please submit a completed application to the office of the City Secretary at City Hall (2110 4th Street) by Monday, December 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Applications can be obtained by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 832-595-3340 or online at https://rosenbergtx.gov/citygovernment/city-secretary/. Applicants will be subject to a background check. A new council member may be appointed at the Rosenberg City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. or within ten (10) days after the meeting.

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Be a resident of District 3 of the city of Rosenberg, Texas for twelve (12) continuous months prior to appointment 2. Be a United States citizen 3. Be twenty-one (21) years of age or older on the date of appointment 4. Not have a previous determination of mental incompetence by a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction 5. Not have a felony conviction For more information, please contact the office of the City Secretary at 832-5953340 or via email at dswint@ rosenbergtx.gov.

No. 19-CPR-033299 Notice of Appointment of Divina Tuazon Notice is hereby given that on the 16rh day of December, 2019, Letters of Independent Administration upon the Estate of Akhil Bidani, Deceased, were issued to Divina Tuazon, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Akhil Bidani, Deceased, by the Honorable Toni Wallace, Judge of Fort Bend County Court at Law Number Four ( 4 ), being Cause No. 19CPR-033299 pending upon the Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time prescribed by law at the address of Divina Tuazon, Independent Administrator, which is shown below: Divina Tuazon 1710 Shoreline Drive Missouri City, Texas 77459 Dated this 16th day of December, 2019. Dermot Rigg, P.C. 2245 Texas Drive, Suite 300 Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-242-7447 (phone)) 281-566-2505 (fax) Email: driggl5@windstream.net Attorney for Divina Tuazon, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Akhil Bidani, Deceased

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County considers consent to ‘Refugee Resttlement’

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution consenting to resettle refugees within Fort Bend County. The item is on the Commissioners Court agenda for this Tuesday. The agenda item seeks to approve the following letter from County Judge KP George to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “Pursuant to the terms of Executive Order 13888, On Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Resettlement, this letter is to advise that Fort Bend County, acting by and through its governing body, Commissioners Court, approves and consents to the receipt and resettlement of refugees within Fort Bend County, Texas under the Department of State’s Reception and Placement Program pursuant to Executive Order 13888 of September 26, 2019.” On September 26, 2019,

President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13888, which requires formal consent for continued refugee resettlement from state and local governments. The order says: “With limited exceptions, the Federal Government should resettle refugees only in those jurisdictions in which both the State and local governments have consented to receive refugees under the Department of State’s Reception and Placement Program.” The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, on behalf of the Houston Refugee Consortium, has asked the county judge to provide consent to the Refuge Resttlement Program. Cynthia N. Colbert, President and CEO, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, in her letter to the County Judge said: “This year, President Trump has proposed setting

refugee admissions at 18,000 refugees. As you know, the refugee resettlement program has had a long history in Texas thanks to widespread community support. In the last federal fiscal year, 3,646 refugees were resettled in Texas. Refugee resettlement has economically and culturally enriched our community and has brought substantial value through a public private partnership. Nationally, as the Department of Health and Human Services recently noted, refugees contributed $63 billion dollars in revenue over the past decade. Attached is a sample consent letter which provides your consent on behalf of Fort Bend County and its municipalities. We hope you can issue consent as soon as possible, remembering that not doing so would leave people in harm’s way and impact existing services in our community.”

The Katy Rotary Club delivered some 140 bags filled with hundreds of toys, for students at Hutsell, Sundown, and Rhoads Elementary Schools on Monday, Dec. 16. The students are selected by their school counselors. Pictured at Hutsell Elementary School are left to right, School Principal, Dr. Margie Blount, School Counselor, Maggie Benavides, Rotarians, David Frishman and back row, Ken Burton. Also delivering toys were Rotarians Dusty Theile, Scotty Jung, Chris Garcia, and Eric San Miguel. David Frishman said,“This project, over the years, honors the late Dr. Lyndon Bing and Troy Caruthers, they founded the project, to make sure, these student are not forgotten. We are these students’ Christmas.” Rotary Chairman Suzanne Sansom remarked, “We Rotarians have undertaken this program, to make these gifts happen each year. Over the years, we have made this holiday special for thousands of students.”

Friday Film & Discussion at University Branch Library, Sugar Land

Raj Salhotra loses to Knox in the Houston city council race

In the Houston City Council runoff elections held on Dec.14, Indian- American Raj Salhotra lost his bid to incumbent At-large Position 1 Councilmember Mike Knox. Incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner defeated Tony Buzbee. Both Turner and Knox won on a vote margin of 56 percent to 44 percent. Knox received 99,354 votes in Houston (Harris county) and 1,198 in Fort Bend County part of Houston, for a total of 100,552. Salhotra received 76,559 votes in Harris County and 1,717 in Fort Bend, for a total of 78,276. In the mayoral race, Turner received a total of 115,984 (of which 3,029 from Fort Bend section of Houston) and Buzbee got 88,848 votes ( 252 from Fort Bend). In the mayoral election 204,832 voted, but 26,000 voters who voted in the mayoral race did not vote for anyone in the At large Position No.

Knox and Salhotra 1 race. Though the city election is supposed to be non-partisan, the candidates’ political affiliation played a part in the election. Turner and Salhotra are Democrats. Two other incumbents, David W. Robinson, At-large Position No. 2 and Michael Kubosh, At-large Position 3 councilmember retained their seats.

At large Position 4, an open seat was won by Letitia Plummer, who defeated Anthony Dolcefino, 52 percent to 48 percent. In another open seat, At large Position No. 5, Sallie Alcorn won with 53 percent of the votes, defeating Erick Dick. In District H council seat Karla Cisneros got 5,283, only 12 votes more than the challenger Isabel Longoria who got 5,271 votes.

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library features a wide variety of films in its free Friday Film Series each month. On Friday, January 10, beginning at 1:00 pm, the library will show a music documentary, Presenting Princess Shaw, followed by discussion. Released in 2015, Presenting Princess Shaw is the extraordinary story of Samantha Montgomery, an aspiring musician down on her luck, who inspired internationally famous musician, composer, and video artist Ophir “Kutiman” Kutiel to create a magical collaboration that would introduce her talent to a whole new audience. The film was nominated for the 2017 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Music Documentary. It is a co-presentation with the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC). Written and directed by Ido Haar, this film is not rated. The documentary will be followed by a discussion at approximately 2:25 p.m. The discussion will explore topics such as copyright, creativity, fame, multimedia art, music, open source, perseverance, and privacy. This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS (www.pbs.org/ pov).

The movie screening is free and open to the public For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend. lib.tx.us), or call the University Branch Library (281-6335100) or the library system’s Communications Office (281633-4734).

Holiday Binge

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will feature a free F·R·I·E·N·D·S Holiday Binge on Friday, Dec. 27, from 12 noon to 4 p.m, in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land,

on the UH campus. Get in the spirit of the season by bingewatching 11 holiday episodes of this popular ‘90s sitcom. Drop in to catch an episode or two, or stay for the whole marathon. Light refreshments will be available, as well as holiday card-making activities, adult coloring sheets, and trivia. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend. lib.tx.us), or call the University Branch Library (281-6335100) or the library system’s Communications Office (281633-4734).

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Small Business Loan Fund soars Indian Summer, another name to boost local economic growth for delicious food in Sugar Land

From left to right: Richard Gianni, Sr. EVP of Microlending, LiftFund, Maya Durnovo, Chief Entrepreneurial Officer, Houston Community College and David Regenbaum, Chairman of The Board of Directors, Houston Community College Foundation . Houston Community College, Houston Community College Foundation, and LiftFund have partnered to create and launch The HCC Dream Makers Fund, an evergreen small business loan fund to foster entrepreneurship and small business economic growth in the community. This partnership, between a higher education institution and a nonprofit community small business lender, is the first of its kind in the country. The HCC Dream Makers Fund is a response to the everchanging economy and entrepreneurship’s role in building a resilient and strong Houston market. For decades, HCC and LiftFund have championed workforce development, financial and educational success, and invested in diverse entrepreneurs who may have had challenges along their life path. The collaboration will commence with fundraising to establish a permanent loan fund for participants in HCC entrepreneurship programs and will be the first of its kind in the nation. Bank of America is the inaugural donor of the HCC Dream Makers Fund, with a seed grant of $20,000, which in perpetuity will be revolved to support entrepreneurs in the

Greater Houston metro area. “Bank of America is committed to supporting small businesses and encouraging economic growth, and the new HCC Dream Makers Fund allows us to invest in a meaningful collaboration with established partner organizations dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship and leadership in the Houston area,” said Hong Ogle, Houston Market President, Bank of America. “Being an inaugural donor to the fund is another demonstration of that commitment and we look forward to seeing what program participants accomplish for years to come.” How it works: Once a loan is repaid, 100% of the funds will go back to the HCC Dream Makers Fund to support another HCC graduate, and the cycle continues in perpetuity. The initial goal for the Fund is to raise $500,000, which will support 60 small businesses with a total of $1.2 million in small business loans over three years. “We are thrilled to expand our support of small businesses through the HCC Dream Makers Fund and our partnership with LiftFund,” said Maya Durnovo, Chief Entrepreneurial Officer for Houston Community College.

“These funds will enable our HCC entrepreneurs to build economic growth in our community and make a difference!” For nearly a decade, LiftFund has participated in many of the entrepreneurship initiatives provided by Houston Community College, including the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, HCC Business Plan Competition, and a variety of Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) trainings and events. The Fund furthers the organizations’ joint efforts and commitment to make lifechanging dreams come true through education and entrepreneurship. “We are excited to partner with Houston Community College and the Foundation to deepen our impact and support for deserving and committed small business owners in our community,” said Richard Gianni Sr. EVP of Microlending of LiftFund. “The HCC Dream Makers Fund, in perpetuity, will support Houston small business owners, startups and students with critical funding to propel their business dreams.” To learn about the HCC Dream Makers Fund, visit: https://www.hccsfoundation. org/dreammakerfund

Texas drivers face longest delays on Houston, Austin freeways

Fueled by the state’s steady growth and healthy economy, Houston’s West Loop this year repeats its 2018 rank as the most gridlocked corridor in the state. Interstate 35 in central Austin comes in a close second, with the Southwest and Eastex Freeways in Houston and Dallas’ Woodall Rodgers Freeway rounding out the top five. Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute use traffic volume and speed data to compile the annual listing of the most crowded roadways in Texas, comparing the time it takes to travel on a congested roadway against the time needed to travel the same corridor in uncongested conditions. The tally changes little from year to year for the most congested roadways. Only 13 road segments are new to this year’s top 100. A total of 92 are concentrated in Texas’ four biggest metro areas, but roadway delay is becoming more common in urban areas of varying sizes. This year’s complete list of congested road rankings includes 1,854 segments spread across 66 counties, available online at Texas’ Most Congested Roadways 2019. The Texas Department of Transportation — in an initiative known as Texas Clear Lanes — has increased efforts to address roadway gridlock, largely through two voter-approved funding initiatives directing more resources to the State Highway Fund for non-tolled projects. “TxDOT’s mission is ‘Connecting you with Texas’, and we are focused on getting people where they need to go efficiently and reliably by paying attention to where improvements are needed most,” said Marc Williams, TxDOT’s deputy executive director. “Congestion relief is a priority for our top chokepoints as we balance the many demands on our roadways across the state.” The analysis again this year includes a focus on how freight congestion affects highway corridors across Texas. Road segments plagued by the greatest truck congestion are found in Austin, Houston and on the U.S.-Mexico border near Laredo.

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What’s in a name, you may ask after eating at Indian Summer in Sugar Land. This is because mouthwatering Indian cuisine was served at the same location, but under the name of Madras Pavilion. So the food by any other name tastes as good or even tastier at the new, hip and trendy Indian Summer. Classic Indian cuisine at the newly renamed restaurant is served in contemporary style, with a twist. Traditional dishes have been updated resulting in a delicious and unique dining experience. Classically trained chefs have honed their cooking skills with the best of ingredients to give classic Indian flavors a makeover with bold new fusions. Take for example, Malai Kofta. It has been re-purposed or infused with a fresh flavor, yielding Pistachio Kofta, with

the dish so artfully presented that one soaks in the presentation before plunging the fork into the dish. In keeping with healthy eating trends, moderate portions are served. The decor, table setting and cutlery look swell and stylish and add to the ambience. “At Indian Summer, we want you to have an elevated dining experience. Enjoy the ambience of our newly renovated restaurant, beautifully lit and tastefully decorated for an open and modern feel,” says the restaurant’s website. A visit to the location of Madras Pavilion (old habits die hard and people still call Indian Summer Madras Pavilion) will convince you that the claim about Indian Summer is not a hype, but real. Indian Summer promises the best customer service, an essential element of any eat-

ing experience. The same Rajan Radhakrishnan accords a warm reception and personal attention to every guest. “With this formula, we have found our food to be new and exciting, with a delicious familiarity to all your Indian favorites. Our goal is to provide our customers with a top tier dining experience,” says Rajan. In the 90s, Madras Pavilion brought traditional Indian cuisine to Texas. Nearly 25 years later, they have introduced a new concept, with a creative modern twist. A fitting phrase to describe this eating sensation or food phenomenon would be “new wine in old bottle.” Visit Indian Summer or their website at indiansummertx.com and see what all the buzz is about. (india-herald.com

Lamar CISD Chief of Staff Selected for Scholarship

The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) announced the recipients of the 2020 Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship, which is awarded each year to outstanding doctoral students pursuing careers in educational leadership, especially the superintendency. Lamar CISD Chief of Staff Mike Rockwood is one of the two recipients. He will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship during the 2020 TASA Midwinter Conference in January. Rockwood is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership from Baylor University. “I aspire to be a superintendent because I strongly believe in the power of public education to change lives and I am passionate about shaping our future,” he wrote. “I believe a superintendent should remove obstacles, connect people, and protect students. I have chosen the superintendency as a career because our children represent so much hope and positivity for a future that is yet to be discovered.”

Local award-winning author Ann Weisgarber Award-winning historical novelist Ann Weisgarber will read from and sign copies of her latest book, The Glovemaker, at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library on Saturday, January 11, beginning at 2:00 p.m, in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the University Branch Library organization, which will be selling Weisgarber’s book following the presentation. Proceeds will benefit the library. Weisgarber’s first two novels, The Personal History of Rachel DuPree and The Promise, received critical acclaim and awards in their debuts in 2009 and 2014. Released in February 2019, The Glovemaker has also garnered rave reviews and has been released in Italy and Germany, as well as the United States. Set in the inhospitable Utah backlands in the depths of winter in 1888, The Glovemaker makes effective use of early Mormon history. Deborah Tyler is a young frontier woman who is forced to make a split-second decision that could shatter her family and her entire fragile community – or redeem them all. She struggles to hold her faith in the face of religious persecution and her fear of the law. Tension-filled and suspenseful, The Glovemaker is a beautifully written novel of moral complexity and the dilemmas of having to choose between loyalty and love, courage and conscience. Winner of the Stephen Turner Award for New Fiction and the Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction,

Weisgarber was nominated for England’s 2009 Orange Prize and for the 2009 Orange Award for New Writers. She was also shortlisted for the Ohioana Book Award, and was a Barnes and Noble Discover New Writer. Her second novel, The Promise, was the first book by an American to be shortlisted for the United Kingdom’s Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. Weisgarber was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters in 2014. Originally from Ohio, Weisgarber earned her master’s degree in sociology from the University of Houston, and worked as a sociology instructor at Wharton County Junior College when she began writing her first novel. She now resides in Galveston.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the University Branch Library (281-633-5100) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital earns twelfth “A” in a row for patient safety

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of FRANCES ELLEN ANDERSON, Deceased, were issued on December 4, 2019 under Docket No. 19-CPR-033597, pending in the County Court at Law Number Three (3) of Fort Bend County, Texas, to BRIAN R. DODSON. Claims may be presented in care of representative of the estate addressed as follows: Brian R. Dodson Independent Executor, Estate of FRANCES ELLEN ANDERSON, Deceased 2707 Lakeside Village Missouri City, Texas 77459 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated: December 4, 2019. Brian R. Dodson, Independent Executor /s/ Brian R. Dodson

Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 12, Attention Ms. Stephanie J. Faulk , President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of AECOM, 19219 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77094, until 2:00 P.M. Local Time, January 9, 2020, and then publicly opened and read for “Tree Planting, Greenway Village, Section 9, Reserve A, Fort Bend County, Texas, Project No. 60431433.” Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A NON MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held on December 19, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time, at the office of AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search keyword 60431433. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download drawings and specifications for this Project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. Contact CivCast at 281-376-4577 for assistance in ordering documents or Contact AECOM at 713-267-2719 for any assistance needed.

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The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health care system, recently released the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was one of 855 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections and accidents that can harm patients. “Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades recognizes hospitals like Houston Methodist Sugar Land that focus on advancing patient safety. This ranking provides an important resource for patients, and a benchmark for hospitals, to determine how care at one hospital compares to others in a region,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Hospitals that earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade deserve to be recognized for their efforts in preventing medical PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sienna Plantation Section 13A and 13B Partial Replat No. 2, and Sienna Plantation Section 13A and 13B Partial Replat No. 3, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

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City of Missouri City PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission of Missouri City, Texas to receive comments for or against proposed amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances/Zoning Ordinance regarding: (1) Powers & Procedures of the Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals The public hearing is scheduled: DATE: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: City Council Chamber (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234). Missouri City, Texas Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or you may call 281-403-8541.

executive officer at Houston Methodist Sugar Land. “Our success depends on the daily actions of our physicians, nurses, technicians and other staff members. Receiving our twelfth consecutive ‘A’ grade shows that we are making a significant difference in keeping our patients safe while under our care.” Visit hospitalsafetygrade. org to see Houston Methodist Sugar Land’s full grade, and to access consumer-friendly patient tips for staying safe in the hospital.

NOTICE OFSERVICES PUBLIC HEARING DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION LOCATION/DATE: The1522 CityTEXAS Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public PARKWAY MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 hearing on Monday, January 6, 2020, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Farrah Sabouni, Auto Arch, for a SUP, specific use permit to allow for the location of an educational campus to include a Montessori school, of Missouri assembly;City andwill to the suchhearing on LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of thea place City of holdextent a public Monday, 2020, atFuture the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, CityComprehensive Hall Building, 1522 Texas zoningJanuary deviates6,from the Land Use and Character map of the Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texastherefrom. at 7:00 p.m. Plan, to provide for an amendment

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Farrah Sabouni, Auto Arch, for a SUP SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of Olympia Gymnastics & specific use permit to allow for the location of an educational campus to include a Montessori school Tumbling, south of Colony subdivision, east a shopping center, a place of assembly; and to theLakes extentresidential such zoning deviates from theofFuture Land Use and Characte and of River PointePlan, Church, alongfor Knights Court. therefrom. map of west the Comprehensive to provide an amendment

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andLEGAL situated in the Elijah Roark League,site A-77, Bend County, Texasanand being SITE DESCRIPTION: The subject canFort be described as being approximate 8.2267 an tract approximate of land out13.729 of Reserve Herman Hospital acre of land 0.3593 out of acre that tract certain called acre“C”, tract recorded underEstate F.B.C.C.F. No Large Acreage recorded in records slide no(s) and 10923-A of 2009004785 of theTract Fort Plat, BendasCounty Deed and1092-A, situated1092-B in the Elijah Roark League, A-77 Fort Bend Texas plat and records being anand approximate 0.3593 acre tract of land out of Reserve “C” the FortCounty, Bend County being all of that certain called 0.3593 acre Herman Hospital Estate LargeBend Acreage Tract Plat, file as no. recorded in slide and no(s)situated 1092-A,in1092-B and tract recorded under Fort County Clerk’s 2005149543, 10923-A of the Fort Bend County plat records and being all of that certain called 0.3593 acre trac the Elijah Roark League, A-77, Fort Bend County, Texas. recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s file no. 2005149543, and situated in the Elijah Roark League, A-77, Fort Bend County, Texas. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site

areMORE available for review atAdditional City Hall, Missouri City, onofMonday through FOR INFORMATION: information andTexas a map the subject siteFriday are available fo review City a.m. Hall, to Missouri City,You Texas oncall Monday through Friday fromthe 8:00Development a.m. to 4:00 fromat8:00 4:00 p.m. may 281-403-8600 or email p.m. You may Department-Planning call 281-403-8600 or emailDivision the Development Services Department-Planning Services at planning@missouricitytx.gov for Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information. further information.

(1) Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks The public hearing is scheduled: DATE: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: City Council Chamber (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234), Missouri City, Texas Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or you may call 281-403-8541.

FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 141 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND PENALTIES Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 141 (the “District”), at a meeting held on November 18, 2019, adopted an Order Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Sanitary and Pollution Control of the Areas in Proximity to the District’s Public Water Supply Well (the “Order”) providing rules and regulations for connection to the District’s water, sewer and drainage system as well as charges for these services. Violation of any of the rules contained in the District’s Order will subject the violator to penalties, which includes a fine of up to $10,000 per breach and/or day, disconnection of water and sewer service, payment of any costs or damages resulting from the violation, and civil and criminal legal action. Copies of the Order are on file at the principal office of the District, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600, Houston, Texas 77027, where they may be read in full. /s/ Barbara T. Dexter President, Board of Directors

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City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE ******* OPENING DATE OF January 14, 2020 AT 2:00 PM. ******* Invitation for Bid for the Publication of Legal Notices and Advertising Commodity Code: 915-02 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. 20-003 Publication of Legal Notices & Advertising 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 readvertise, 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.

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Left, Hosts for the day Mayor Joe Zimmerman, his wife Nancy, their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and family opened the Santa Land and Cookies with Santa event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science-Sugar Land on Dec. 7. One of Fort Bend’s most anticipated holiday traditions—Jingle Tree and the series of events wrapped up with Cookies with Santa. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was the presenting sponsor. Over 700 people were in attendance. “Cookies with Santa is a really fun event with lots of activities for children of all ages. We’re especially pleased to have families from the Wounded Warrior Project as special guests. Jingle Tree is a great way for the community to support groups like this, as well as HMNS Sugar Land’s mission of science education,” said Adrienne Barker, Director and Chief Development Officer of HMNS at Sugar Land and the George Observatory. The Jingle Tree Event Chair is Elizabeth Butler. The Planning Committees included: Betty Baitland, Jana Baumann, Jennifer Bombach, Deanna Clapsaddle, Dorine Craig, Farrah Gandhi, Susie Goff, Star Hand, Jaime Harris, Pat Hebert, Amanda Junker, Kelsea Lake, Judy Maddison, Cee Cee Parker, Kelly Reynolds, Sharon Saunders, Wanda Sdao, Melanie Slagle, Laura Thompson, Ashley Van Hoozer and Linda Webb. For tickets or more information on Jingle Tree Cookies with Santa, visit www.hmns.org/sugarland or call (281) 313-2277.

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Merry Christmas!

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Independence Day! Merry Christmas

101 Southwestern Blvd, Ste 230,

Sugar Land, TX 77478-3535

RICK

MILLER T E X A S S TAT E R E P R E S E N TAT I V E DISTRICT 26

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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

Jim Rice, Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustee Position 3

101 Southwestern Blvd, Ste 230,

Sugar Land, TX 77478-3535

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Jerry Wyatt Council member at-large City of Missouri City

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Jim Rice, Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustee Position 3

Grayle James

Fort Bend ISD Trustee Position Fort 2Bend ISD Trustee

Jeffrey L. Boney Dist. B Councilman Missouri City

Political ad paid for by Grayle James Campaign

Position 2

Polticial ad paid for by Grayle James Campaign

Surendran K. Pattel Attorney and Democrat for 505th judicial district court

FROM MY FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY

Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving!

JJ CLEMENCE FOR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR

Happy Fourth of July Brazos Professional Building

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130 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 110

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Dean Hrbacek

Merry Christmas

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Republican For State Rep. Dist. 27 www.seth4state.com

Jim Rice

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