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Three Sugar Land attorneys to serve on Sandra Bland investigative committee By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@ fortbendstar.com
Three of the four attorneys on the Sandra Bland investigative committee are defense attorneys in Sugar Land who previously worked as prosecutors in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office. In an effort to provide a transparent investigation,
Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis asked that Sugar Land defense attorney Lewis White join a committee to investigate the Bland case. Mathis has repeatedly said the case will be treated like a Murder investigation. White then requested fellow Sugar Land defense attorneys Chad Dick and Shawn McDonald join the committee, and they accepted. The fourth
member of the committee is Houston defense attorney Darrell Jordan, and White said the committee is looking to add a fifth member. There is no timeline on the completion of their investigation. The committee is a diverse one, since White and Jordan are African-American, while Dick and McDonald are Caucasian. Bland, who had recently ac-
cepted a position at her alma mater, Prairie View A&M, reportedly committed suicide on July 13 in the Waller County Jail in Hempstead, 55 miles northwest of Sugar Land. The Chicago native was driving in Waller County on July 10 when she was pulled over by Department of Public
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Missouri City switches trash contract to WCA Left: Richmond resident Reid Williams is an ice hockey enthusiast who began coaching a Sled Hockey team in recent years. Sled Hockey allows paralympic athletes an opportunity to play the sport they love. Below: Williams, in the background, coaches his players during a practice in the Spring Branch area.
The Missouri City council voted to authorize an agreement with WCA Waste Corporation for residential, commercial and municipal solid waste and recyclable materials collection service, effective on Jan. 1. The city previously contracted through Republic Services. WCA was one of eight contractors who put out a bid on Trash services in Missouri (Photos by Michael Sudhalter) City, and their cost is believed to be 41.9 percent cheaper for similar twice-per-week service. WCA was selected because it had the best combination of proposed approach, experience, financial stability and exceptions to contract and financial proposal. Representatives from WCA presented to Council an overview of the company, how the company handles various safety concerns, their approach to public education and how they would implement a transition plan for the City from their previous contract to the new WCA partnership. City-wide recycling is now a viable option, under WCA. The City’s contract would provide a $12.40 per household base rate with an additional 5 percent franchise fee. The City would transition to fully-automated solid waste service under the new contract; WCA representatives said By Michael Sudhalter they would work closely with msudhalter@ fortbendstar.com residents who needed special assistance with the automated trash pick-up, such as elderly or Two Fort Bend County men disabled residents. have helped Paralympic ice hockey players in the Greater Houston area achieve their dreams. Sugar Land resident Jim O’Neill founded a non-profit, Star Skaters, in 2009 to get physically and developmentally disabled individuals involved in ice skating, skate therapy and sled hockey. Sled Hockey, invented in Sweden during the 1960s, allows participants who have a physical disability to play the game of ice hockey. “I was watching a television
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show that discussed a program like that in Buffalo and checked around to see if there was anything like this in Houston, and there wasn’t,” said O’Neill, who referees recreational hockey games at the Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center and around the Greater Houston area. O’Neill met Richmond resident Reid Williams at the Sugar Land rink and encouraged him to volunteer with StarSkaters, specifically the Sled Hockey program. Williams began to volunteer, and before long, he was hooked. He eventually became the head coach, which is also a volunteer position. “At the end of it, I couldn’t believe the joy in the players’
eyes,” Williams said. “It’s very rewarding. Every week, the payment of seeing what you’re doing and helping out these achievers is unmeasurable. The volunteers are constantly helping. It’s such a good, rewarding thing.” The 25-member team is officially called Texas Sled Hockey, and often includes players from throughout Texas. The team, and StarSkaters, will be honored before a Sugar Land Skeeters game on Aug. 21. Williams coached Rico Roman, who won a gold medal in the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and Kyle Huckaby, who won a world championship earlier this year. In the national tournament,
Texas Sled Hockey player Joe Montemayor become the first triple amputee to score a goal in a tournament. Then, went on to score three. Williams was always a hockey enthusiast but didn’t have any experience playing beyond the recreational level. He’s coached Texas Sled Hockey in the nationals for each of the past two seasons. Williams has built a partnership with the Sugar Land Imperials, a junior hockey team that plays its home games at the local rink. A Navy veteran who served in the Persian Gulf War, Williams moved to the Houston area to work as a drummer in a band.
Missouri City at-large council member Jerry Wyatt can’t do anything about improving the U.S. Post Office at 1902 Texas Pkwy., but he’s still going to try. “It’s dirty, and that’s not right,” Wyatt said. “People don’t have a choice when it comes to the Post Office. They’re captives to the Post Office’s business. Even the post office in the older part of Sugar Land looks better than this.” Wyatt, who has lived in Missouri City since the mid 1970s and has served on city council twice since 1981, said the 39-year-old Missouri City Post Office’s lack of quality is concerning. Efforts to reach Missouri City Postmaster Howard Joseph were unsuccessful. Wyatt said he has support from other council members in his efforts to improve the only retail post office in the city limits. “We can’t tell them to do anything — we can only ask,” Wyatt said. “We can’t legislate another governmental entity.” The doors entering the post office were designed to be automatic, but they haven’t worked in approximately 20 years. “I’ve seen people struggle with packages trying to get through the door,” said Wyatt, who contends that the post office isn’t compliant with the
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Tradicao proud to be involved in Houston Restaurant Weeks By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter@ fortbendstar.com
When Sugar Land native Melissa Abrantes heard about Houston Restaurant Weeks, she knew it was a special opportunity for Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse –her family’s restaurant at 12000 Southwest Fwy. in Meadows Place – to
give back to the community. Houston Restaurant Weeks, which started in August and runs through Sept. 7, offers food aficionados the opportunity to try several excellent restaurants at a discounted price. This will be the third year that Tradicao has been involved, said Abrantes, the restaurant’s director of market-
ing. “We had tremendous support the past three years and we have been fortunate to donate over $37,500 or 112,500 meals for the Houston Food Bank.” Abrantes said. “We are hoping to make an even larger donation this year than last!”
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Sugar Land Spokesperson Doug Adolph said the process identified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Texas Department of Public Safety required an operational ambulance transport service in place prior to issuing the necessary licenses to distribute narcotics. They also knew this well in advance. Adolph also added that the city followed the directions given by both agencies to obtain Distributor and MidLevel Practitioner Licenses as required. Like Partida, Adolph also maintained that Controlled Substances Registrations are not issued to agencies prior to becoming EMS Providers with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Partida added that the delay in rolling out these drugs was a conscience decision by the city. Before rolling out the controlled substances, the Partida said the city ensured that staff was adequately trained; the proper
security measures were in place and did the appropriate testing. “This was a part of the city’s plan,” Partida said. “We wanted to get everything ready and then apply for additional drugs. This is all part of starting a new system.” As for the Sugar Land EMS, Partida and Adolph both say that the service has been very successful. Partida added that they have improved customer service levels and have control over where the locations of their ambulances. Adolph added that the city is providing a higher level of access to emergency medical services and advanced life support since the city launched the ambulance transport system. Prior to the city launching it’s own service, it relied on Fort Bend EMS to provide ambulance care and arrival times were 15 minutes. The average ambulance response times now are just over six minutes.
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Reynolds owes the community an apology
Whether he is innocent or guilty, Reynolds has shown a pattern of putting himself in situations where it can seem almost conclusive that there is wrongdoing on his part. A larger part of the problem is Reynolds’ response to questions about civil suits. When I told him last month that we were reporting the pending civil suits in The Star, Reynolds responded by e-mailing “it has nothing to do with my public office. This is exactly why people don’t run for office.
Advocating for Gun Control Thank you for providing both sides of the gun control issue. All I can say is, poor Mike Gibson. I’ll bet he wished he’d have let the call go to voicemail. Defend the GOP position on guns? You mean, the party that wants drunk college kids to have guns? The party that opposes any restrictions on copkilling, armor-piercing bullets? The party that responded to 20 tiny children being slaughtered by actually expanding gun rights? The party that will trot out a cherry-picked statistic or two yet routinely denies funding to study gun-violence? Or the party that always brings up mental illness in the wake of almost weekly massshootings yet votes against measures that would improve or expand care for the mentally ill? The party that claims that the US Constitution is absolute yet had no problem with the Bush administrations warrantless wiretaps - a clear, direct violation of the 4th Amendment? Or takes the position that “guns don’t kill people, people kill people”, yet votes
against every attempt to keep those “people” from accessing guns? That position? Admirably, Mr. Gibson does present a fact or two, though, predictably they are cherry-picked. With respect to California having stronger than average (which isn’t saying much) gun control yet high murder rates, what’s not mentioned is that California borders Arizona and Nevada, two states with almost non-existent gun control measures - meaning that anyone who can’t get a gun in California can just drive across the border. He also fails to mention that Hawaii, which boasts the lowest gun ownership rate and among the strongest gun laws in the nation, has the lowest gun violence rate of all 50 states. Or that 1995 gun control legislation passed in Connecticut has resulted in a 40% decline in gun-related homicides. And states with some of the most permissive gun laws, such as Mississippi and Alaska, suffer some of the highest rates of gun deaths in the country. States with stronger gun
regulations, like Rhode Island and Massachusetts have 1/5 the gun death rates that Mississippi and Alaska do. If more guns made us safer, the United States would be the safest place in the world. Instead, that designation goes to countries like England and Japan, which took on gun violence with the seriousness it deserves. Then there’s the special case of Australia, which passed strong gun control measures in 1996 in the wake of it’s own mass-shooting tragedy. They had suffered 11 mass-shootings in the ten years before the legislation, and none since. More facts not offered by Mr. Gibson? Women are five times more likely to be killed by an intimate partner when a firearm is present. For every “bad guy” that’s killed by a “good guy”, dozens die due to self-inflicted gunshots, including toddlers. Mr. Gibson also never mentioned that part about militias that’s referenced in the 2nd Amendment, or that in Colonial days most guns were held under lock-
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I thought that we were better than this. This is tabloid stuff and not news. Have a blessed day!” Because he is a public servant, Reynolds is held to a higher standard, and he, more than anyone else, should understand that. He has regularly used the term “selective prosecution”. Well, OK. Then, be even more careful than if you were just some random attorney. The problem is that Reynolds’ legal troubles never become a political issue until his Republican opponents raise it during the general election. By that time, it’s too late. Unless they change party affiliation, Republican opponents Kris Allfrey and David Hamilton could cure Cancer or establish a lasting peace in the Middle East and still not come within a dozen percentage points of Reynolds in a general election. That’s not a criticism of them, but rather a sign of how District 27 is a Democratic stronghold. And Fort Bend Democratic Party Chairman Don Bankston
and-key in local armories. Three people died from listeria possibly as a result of eating Blue Bell ice cream and all of their products are quickly pulled off the shelves. Congress demands an investigation and lawyers are lined up to sue Blue Bell. Yet the GOP passes legislation that actually shields gun manufacturers from any liability for the carnage their products create. The Preamble of the Constitution promises that our government will protect the general welfare and domestic tranquility. The parents of 20 children will never again know domestic tranquility yet the GOP yawns. Between 2003 and 2010 over 247,000 Americas died as a result of gun violence - more than twice as much as all the American soldiers killed in Korea and Vietnam combined. Republicans have responded to this infringement on our domestic tranquility by relaxing
doesn’t want to turn his back on the House Democratic Whip, nor would one expect that. The state-wide news has focused on felony Fraud charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Even if Paxton is convicted, it will hardly impact the state’s conservative Republican apparatus. But Reynolds is in a much different position. The Democratic Party in Texas can’t afford to have any more mistakes. Although Reynolds has been fortunate with an inept investigator with an affinity for comic books and a DA’s Offices which struggled to understand the basic concept of “Double Jeopardy”, he’s flirting with disaster. If he stays the course, it’s only a matter of time before a prosecutor secures a conviction.
It’s the law of averages. Apologies in politics are often seen as toxic and an admission of guilt. But they don’t have to be. It’s no secret that Reynolds hopes to run for the 9th Congressional District of Texas after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) retires. Reynolds owes it to himself and his constituents to apologize, take responsibility for his actions and chart a better, less controversial path forward – especially if he’s interested in furthering his political career.
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You can’t make this stuff up. If there had been one case, you could give Reynolds the benefit of the doubt and consider the alleged offense to be part of a misunderstanding or an unintentional action. Voters have been willing to overlook it because Reynolds has an engaging personality and has established himself as a moderate, pragmatic legislator. He’s worked across the aisle on important issues like Body Cameras, Grand Jury Reform, Truancy and more. But as a private sector attorney, the 41-year-old Reynolds has been sued by personal injury law clients multiple times, including at least three since March. The clients’ allegations have been that he didn’t pay them the agreed amount, or that he agreed to a settlement without their consent. He also had his law license temporarily suspended by the State Bar of Texas earlier in his legal career. Reynolds maintains his innocence in all of the cases, criminal and civil.
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Safety (DPS) Trooper Brian Encinia for changing lanes without using a turn signal. An argument ensued during the traffic stop, and Encinia forcibly removed Bland from the vehicle after threatening “I will light you up” with his taser. He then arrested Bland and charged her with Assault on a Public Servant. She unsuccessfully attempted to post bail on a $5,000 bond. Initially, there was some suspension over whether Bland committed suicide, but an autopsy revealed her cause of death as such. But the Waller County Sheriff’s Office has been criticized for not doing more to protect Bland while she was in custody. On Aug. 4, Bland’s family filed a federal lawsuit in Houston and requested a US Department of Justice investigation into her death. The case has received international press coverage due to the ongoing trend of law enforcement’s relationship with the African-American community nationally, with Ferguson, Mo. (Michael Brown) and Staten Island, N.Y. (Eric Garner) among the cases. A Google search of Bland’s name produces 51.8 million results. White, who also previously worked as a prosecutor in the Waller County District Attorney’s Office, said there has been a misconception that the
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committee is made up of special prosecutors. “We’re not special prosecutors – we’re a committee that’s been asked to investigate the case,” White said. “We can take the case to a Grand Jury if we decide to indict somebody. We will do a proper investigation and see what the facts are. Right now, people only see what’s in the media.” Each of the attorneys has worked on big cases before, but none have ever worked on a case with this much publicity. White, Dick and McDonald have all said they haven’t followed the case closely up to this point. Dick, who agreed to join the committee last week, works for Sam W. Dick & Associates in Sugar Land. “There’s been a whole lot of coverage and scrutiny – we have a tough job ahead of us and a lot of work to do,” Dick said. “I trust and like Lewis a lot. He asked me to join the committee, and he can trust us to do a good job.” McDonald, a Sugar Land resident who recently moved his law firm back to Sugar Land (from Pearland), is looking forward to being part of the committee. “It’s always good to have a thorough, transparent investigation to see if any crimes were committed,” McDonald said. “We’ll be looking at the case as a whole. There are no particular suspect that we have our eyes set on.” someone higher up the chain. “Show me a good school, and I’ll show you a good principal —somebody apparently doesn’t care,” Wyatt said. Wyatt said the post office is in violation of a city ordinance, requiring trees to be seven feet above the sidewalk, so people can walk under them. Because the post office falls under the ownership of the federal government, the city can’t enforce the ordinance, nor can it force them to repair a crooked sign, a dirty interior, to mow an overgrown parking lot or paint the curbs/re-stripe the parking lot. “In a different community, the post office wouldn’t look like this,” Wyatt said. “They should clean it up, and make it look better for paying customers.”
H TRADICAO, FROM PG 1A And it’s for a good cause, with part of the proceeds going to the Houston Food Bank. Last year, Houston Restaurant Weeks raised $1.6 million for the Houston Food Bank. Tradicao, which has a second location in Clear Lake, is one of the few Fort Bend restaurants to participate in Houston Restaurant Weeks. Tradicao created a special three course menu with eight elections of meat for $35 for the Restaurant Weeks. Some of the highlights on the menu are unlimited grilled beef, cognac marinated chicken, parmesan dusted pork tenderloin and bacon wrapped beef along with their signature gourmet salad bar. The restaurant features an endless parade of top-grade Angus quality beef. Customers put a coaster on green, and waiters keep bringing food. Once they flip it over to red, the waiters stop. “The food comes straight from the grill, and you can hear it sizzle,” Abrantes said. “We marinate everything inhouse. Coupled with chicken wrapped with bacon and Argentinian Pork Sausage, there’s also a tradition of black beans, rice, mashed potatoes and caramelized bananas. Tradicao has an interesting story of entrepreneurship and taste. Luis Abrantes lives in Sugar Land, and his children graduated from Dulles High. Luis, who grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, came to the U.S. with $20 in his pocket. He established a successful career in the insurance industry, and then decided to open a restaurant six years ago. Luis met Vanderlei Bernardi, a chef from southern Brazil. Together, they partnered with the restaurant, with Bernardi coming up with the menu, and Abrantes taking care of the business aspect of it. They own locations in Meadows Place, as well as a Clear Lake location that’s open for dinner (and lunch on Fridays-Sundays).
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There are many ways to spread awareness about cancer, but one Missouri City resident is looking to do that through the Texas 4000 next year. Sarah Qureshy, a University of Texas senior biochemistry major and Lamar Consolidated High graduate, chose the Texas 4000 because it offers a unique opportunity for UT students to spread hope, knowledge and charity around the nation. Qureshy’s father, who is currently in remission, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1994. She went on to say that he is one of the reasons that she will be riding. “I ride for all who have had to battle cancer, like my father…” Qureshy said. Qureshy also said that she will be riding for development of treatments for these diseases as well as spread the
word about knowledge. Texas 4000 is a non-profit organization that gives students the chance spread cancer awareness through a bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska. Riders are split into three teams and take one of three routes, Sierra, Rockies, or Ozarks. The ride takes 70 days. This journey takes place every summer, but participants are selected a year and a half before they ride. During that year and a half, the participants go out into the community to raise money for their cause. That money is then distributed among different cancer research and awareness groups around the nation. Some these groups include M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Live Strong Foundation, and Brent’s Place. To become a part of this adventure, students must show their passion to fight cancer, leadership abilities, and the ability to work well with a team. After being selected,
Sarah Qureshy students go through a year and half training program in order to prepare for the trip. Over the course of the 70 days, riders share personal stories and ways to detect and prevent cancer. The riders not only use their own stories, but also stories from local people from the cities visited and those from their hometown. “I ride for all of the work
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McKinnon named to LMU Dean’s List Allison McKinnon, of Missouri City has been named to the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Dean’s List for the Spring semester of 2015. To be placed on the Dean’s List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 grade point average for the se-
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Join AARP Texas for a presentation by Frank W. Abagnale about protecting yourself from identity theft. Abagnale has joined forces with AARP Fraud Watch Network to help seniors learn how to spot and avoid scams. The event is free, open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Please register at aarp.cvent.com/TX813Houston, or call 1-877-926-8300.
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St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Church, located at 2411 Fifth St, Stafford, Texas will be hosting the first annual garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Para los Niños Family Story Time
The Youth Services Department of Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library will present a special bilingual (English/Spanish) Para los Niños Family Story Time, for children from 3 to 8 years of age and their families, on Saturday, August 15, beginning at 2:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. Various stations will be set up with interactive activities that make learning fun for the children. The learning stations will also introduce techniques that parents can use to encourage their children’s educational activities at home. This library Story Time program incorporates materials developed by the Children’s Museum of Houston. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Sugar Land Branch Library at 281-238-2140 or the library system’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
Free “PSAT” practice test at Sugar Land Branch Library
Representatives from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions will conduct a free practice PSAT test at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library, on Saturday, August 15, from 10 am to 1:15 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. The full-length practice-test session at the library helps students become familiar with the test format and be better prepared for the actual test. This practice test will prepare students for the new SAT test format that will be launched in 2016. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a nongraphing calculator. The session is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Sugar Land Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-238-2140, or by visiting the library.
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The Sugar Land Branch Library will present a special “Summer Movie Day” on Thursday, August 20, beginning at 6 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. In conjunction with this year’s Summer Reading Club superhero theme, the movie to be shown is based on a popular comic-book hero. The special feature to be shown is a big-budget fantasy adventure based on a Free Back to School event Free Back to School event will be open to the community offering Free: food, classic Marvel comic-book series about a Norse god of thunder. Jane Foster is an games & school supplies, healthcare screenings, haircuts, plus much more all Earthling who discovers an anomaly similar to the one that brought the god of thunder to Earth two years ago. This movie is rated PG-13. The event is free and open to the public. The libraries’ licensing agreement for public showing of films Kitchen & Bath Remodeling prohibits them from releasing the name of the movie outside of the library. For more information, call the Sugar Land Branch Library at 281-238-2140 or Fort Carpet • Wood Floors • Tile Bend County Libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. Floor Covering & Custom Remodeling 4111 Greenbriar Drive in Stafford STARTING AUGUST 22 281-494-9200 Floor Covering & Custom Remodeling Texas Master Naturalist Program The Texas Master Naturalist Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter, is now taking appliwww.HamresRemodeling.com cations for the Fall 2015 training program. Classes and field work provide training in natural history, wildlife, and the ecosystems of the area. Classes start Saturday, August 22, 2015, and will be held at various locations in Fort Bend and Waller Counties through early November. There are twelve classes, six of which will be 11845 Wilcrest, Houston, Texas 77031 held on Saturdays. Five of the classes will be held on Tuesday evenings. Tuition Murphy at Southwest Freeway, U.S. 59 is $150 and class size is limited to 20. Applications are accepted on a first-come, Locally owned and 281-530-3232 first-serve basis. To download an application and view the complete training operated, since 1979 www.AliefMedicalSales.com schedule please visit: http://txmn.org/…/about-our-chapt…/tmn-training-information/ For more information call 281.239.2424 or visit http://txmn.org/coastal/
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The Youth Services department at the First Colony Branch Library will present a special “Family Movie Matinee” on Saturday, August 22, beginning at 1:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. In conjunction with this year’s Summer Reading Club superhero theme, the movie to be shown is based on a popular comic-book hero. This feature film is based on a popular children’s book written by Judith Viorst, about a grumpy young boy named Alexander. The event is free and open to the public. The libraries’ licensing agreement for public showing of films prohibits them from releasing the name of the movie outside of the library. For more information, call the First Colony Branch Library at 281-238-2800 or the library system’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 16th annual Back to School Scramble golf tournament
Plan now to golf fore education in the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s 16th annual Back to School Scramble golf tournament scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, at Sweetwater Country Club. Schlumberger is presenting the Back to School Scramble, chaired by Claude Leatherwood. Lunch is provided by Chick-fil-A. Your entry fee includes lunch, golf and cart, beverages, dinner reception and special gifts. Sponsorship opportunities are available, along with Foursome Teams $1,000 and individual entries $275. The Education Foundation touches every school in Fort Bend ISD. Since its inception, the Education Foundation has awarded over $4 million through its grants to teachers and schools. These grants enable teachers to provide innovative classroom projects for which tax dollars are not available and they help new teachers with zero years teaching experience to outfit their new classrooms. Your participation in the annual Back to School Scramble helps make our mission a reality—to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all Fort Bend ISD students. For information about the Back to School Scramble and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Evans at (281) 634-1111 or carol.evans@fortbendisd.com. For more information visit our website at www.fortbendisd.com/foundation/
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STARTING AUGUST 27 Citizens Police Academy
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications to attend the Citizens Police Academy this fall. The program consists of 11 2 -½ hour courses held consecutively on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 27. Everything needed for the course is supplied free of charge and will take place at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, directly across the street from the main complex of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. To apply, applicants must be 18 years of age and must not have a criminal arrest record. Those interested in enrolling in the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy may download an application available by utilizing the link http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index. aspx?page=1271. Applicants may email their forms to socp@fortbendcountytx. gov or fax it to 281-238-1532. For additional information, contact Deputy Gerard Argao at 281-238-1536.
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Join Fort Bend Cares as it hosts two Volunteer Informational Events where you can find out how to get involved with the organization, a local non-profit now in its 11th year serving disadvantaged children and youth. The first social will be Thursday, August 27, 5:30-7 pm at a Sitterle model home in Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear (3 Floral Hills Lane), with bites and beverages provided. The second event is set for Thursday, September 3, 11:30am-1 pm at the home of Ali Burrows (4211 St. Michael’s Court, Sugar Land). A light lunch will be served. Fort Bend Cares staff and volunteers will be on hand at both socials to discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities for events and other committees. Attendees for either social are asked to RSVP to Fort Bend Cares Executive Director Angie Wierzbicki at angie@fortbendcares.org or 832-819-2005.
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Beating the Heat before Beating the Competition Most of us are trying to stay inside when the summer heat and humidity is at its peak. But for many athletes, that’s not an option. While baseball and softball season may be drawing to a close, training for fall sports like football and cross country is just getting started. July and August are typically our hottest months of the year with an average afternoon high temperature of 94 degrees. But when you factor in humidity, the heat index, or what it “feels like” outside can easily top 100 degrees. The summer heat isn’t something to take lightly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 618 deaths per year were associated with exposure to excessive natural heat from 1999-2010. It’s important for athletes to prepare for the stress extreme heat can place on their body. Dr. Rehal Bhojani, M.D.,FAAFP, CAQSM, is the Medical Director of the Sports
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Active Rx, a neighborhood Active Aging Center, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Active Rx, a neighborhood Active Aging Center, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce last month at its location, 2415 Town Center Drive in Sugar Land. Each location is customdesigned and tailored to each patient’s pace and comfort. We provide personalized care and all the time you need to make the progress you desire. The staff’s recommendation is working out three times per week. The Sugar Land location is the first one in the Houston area, but Active Rx is hoping to build 25 more in Greater Houston over the next five years. In Fort Bend County, they’re considering adding one in Rosenberg. Among the attendees were Managing Director Gavin Reichman and Paul Reilly, Ac-
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STHRSPOTTER Missouri City POA to host September 11 Charity Golf Tournament By Elsa Maxey elsa @ fortbendstar.com
Missouri City’s Amy Robinson, long-time mainstay supporting public safety and the Missouri City Police Officers Association, announces one of this area’s events in remembrance of 9-11-2001, also referred to as patriot day. As those of us who experienced the terror whether there or not, this was when the twin towers in New York were destroyed and the Pentagon was attacked. Robinson advises that on Friday, Sept. 11 in Missouri City, the Missouri City Police Officers Association will host an Invitational Golf Scramble at the Quail Valley Golf Club. “In remembrance of that fateful day, the tournament will recognize First Responders, past and present, for service to their community,” she states. These heroes, many of them unsung, vigilantly respond to and handle so many life-altering situations that start with
telecommunicators. Robinson tells The Star that proceeds from the tournament, again this year as in the past, which garnered between $18,000 to $25,000, have supported college scholarships, Adopt-a-Family Program, Bethel Ministries, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics, crime prevention, and financial assistance for Missouri City officers, First Responders and their families. Throughout the tournament at the golf course, the themed event next month will have “a unique golf ball drop on the 18th green” along with a display of first responder vehicles from Missouri City and Fort Bend, says Robinson. She asks interested persons to visit www.golfquailvalley.com to register or purchase balls for the Unique Ball Drop. The tourney itself is unique in that in addition to the standard 4-person scramble, a tournament from within will be featured as pat of the invitational event for first responders. First responder
flight winners will be awarded separate prizes for this competition. An advocate of the police officers, Keith Boyett, President of the Missouri City Police Officers Association, reportedly said recently that the city’s budget will likely allow the hiring of four additional police officers, which would increase the size of the force to 98. Boyett has been working with city officials in support of commensurate pay for police officers with that of neighboring cities. Community partners making the upcoming special observance golf event with a cause possible include Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Republic Services, Johnson Development, Market Petroleum, Classic Chevrolet, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Tool Mart, Quail Valley Golf Course, Raising Cane’s, Aquarius Home Service, Quail Valley Fund, Collision Clinic, Quality Wrecker Service, Trammel Crow, Whitley Penn, LLC.
Those interested in playing in either golf flight and/ or businesses and individuals looking for sponsor opportunities, visit www. golfquailvalley.com, contact Detective Keith Boyett at kboyett26@gmail.com or 281403-5827, or Missouri City Councilman Floyd Emery at floydemery@sbcglobal.net or 713-562-0331. The Fort Bend Star invites interested persons to visit this story online and leave feedback as a tribute, a kind of acknowledgement to honor First Responders, past and present. Personal experiences and public safety personnel names are welcome. We appreciate the service and sacrifice of these public servants for our safety and protection as we continue to enjoy the great American way of life. For more information about the Missouri City Police Officers Association Invitational Golf Scramble, please contact Amy Robinson, 832-274-6212 or ajahlbrand@yahoo.com.
12U National World Series Champs Mike Jonkins Baseball (formerly Texas Saints) competed in the Nations 12U National World Series last month in Beaumont and came home with some hardware. The first award they won was the Skills Competition Overall Team Champion Award. They finished pool play with a perfect 5-0 record earning them the No. 2 seed for bracket play. They finished the tournament with a third place finish and did an outstanding job representing our league/city. They were the talk of the tournament with their rare combination of speed and power. Everywhere they went people wanted to know where they were from. They proudly replied Missouri City.
(L-R) Firefighter David Kaiser, Officer Andrew Sonnier, Firefighter J. Polach, Officer Khoury Hilliard, Firefighter K. Vincent, and Telecommunications Operator Tracy Vives stand in front of the special 9-11 mural at the fire station on Cartwright Road painted by Matt Rios. Photo courtesy of Missouri City Police Officers Association. (Submitted photo)
To The Patients of Southwest Ob / Gyn Associates, L.L.P It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Dr. Patricia S. Mitchell effective August 31, 2015. Dr. Mitchell has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for more than 2 decades in the greater Houston and Sugar Land areas and is one of the founding members of Southwest Ob Gyn Associates. We thank Dr. Mitchell for her years of devoted service and wish her the very best in the years to come. Southwest Ob / Gyn Associates have been serving the community for the past 20 years and while Dr. Mitchell’s presence will truly be missed, her spirit of caring and providing excellent patient care can be found in every
physician within our group. It is our hope that you will continue to trust us with your care. Please call our office at 713-774-5131 to receive assistance with transitioning your care to one of the other physicians within our group. You may contact our office or visit our website at www.swobgyn.com and complete a request for release of medical records if you choose to continue care outside our practice. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of caring for you and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Ridge Point High’s Bruffy commits to Texas Tech By Adrian Martin the for star
Summer just keeps getting better for Ridge Point High offensive lineman Travis Bruffy. One of Bruffy’s goals was to pledge to his desired school by the start of the season. He achieved that goal with a commitment to Texas Tech University on July 27. Bruffy is elated to have chosen the Red Raiders’ program for his collegiate career. He’s the second FBISD player to commit to the west Texas school after Elkins quarterback Johnathan Giles committed last year and
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SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 9:00 am and 11:15 am Bible Study, all ages, @ 10:10 am www.sugarlandmethodist.org
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H LTR. TO ED, FROM PG 4A gun control measures. Mr. Bankston reminded us of the Aurora theater shooter who killed 12, yet what’s often forgotten is that he managed to shoot a total of 82 people. Yes, you read that right - one person was able to shoot 82 people. No one should be able to mow down 82 people. As Mr. Bankston said, enough is enough. — S. Marshall Sugar Land HHHHHHHHHH Gun owner requests gun control laws Don’t tell me what I, as a citizen of the United States, believe. If the Constitution is not able to be interpreted as times change, we’d still have segregated schools and corporations wouldn’t be able to try to buy elections. Republicans have never supported responsible gun ownership – they’ve supported unlimited guns for any nut that might be able to put money on the counter at a gun show. I’m a gun owner and I agree with you completely. Those who have drunk the NRA kool aid are just aiding irresponsible gun ownership and use. I also teach in law school and cannot image allowing people to bring guns on campus. That’s just stupid. –Alan Blakley HHHHHHHHHH PRO-RECYCLING We were pleased to read in the Fort Bend Star about the possibilities of citywide curbside recycling for Missouri City -- especially since our subdivision of Quail Valley doesn’t provide such now. Our city should enter into the modern era and join Sugar Land and Pearland (and even Houston) in this effort. Also an adjoining newspaper article said Ft Bend County was attracting “Millennials”; they expect to find recycling as part of a progressive community. Irv & Jane Smith Missouri City HHHHHHHHHH FBCAD response (from fortbendstar.com) We need more law enforcement battle against unlawful appraisal valuations taking place by Central Appraisal Districts violating state policies annually of ten percent limit increases, that’s effecting homestead exempt properties and forcing owners out of their homes! Fort Bend DA needs a prosecutor and investigator to be
solely assigned to CAD illegal appraisal actions, that’s effecting residents from west side like Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Missouri City and east Fort Bend. Protesters continue to increase each year. –Rodrigo Carreon Fresno HHHHHHHHHH RED LIGHT CAMERA RESPONSE I am dismayed that The Star, as a local neighborhood newspaper, supports lawlessness. Your many frequent articles publicizing removal of the Red Light traffic cameras in Sugar Land is out of place for a family paper. These cameras are designed to promote safe driving and reduce personal injuries caused by Red Light Runners. To encourage their removal is inconsistent with trying to encourage safer driving. Yes, fines are collected for running red lights. As are fines for speeding and other driving errors. You do the crime you have to pay the fine. To encourage more intersection accidents to eliminate fines is ludicrous. Lets promote Life is Fragile Handle with Care. Tom Altenbern Missouri City HHHHHHHHHH Anti-Red Light Cameras (from fortbendstar.com) Mr. Van Der Grinten is one of many committed individuals and groups to the money grab robbery systems using red light and speed cameras. These systems produce profits ONLY when the traffic safety engineering factors are deliberately done improperly to increase the numbers of tickets – often at the expense of reducing safety. Speed limits are arbitrarily set well below the 85th percentile speeds of free flowing traffic under good conditions (safest method). Yellow light intervals are arbitrarily set shorter than needed for the ACTUAL perception/reaction times and approach speeds of at least 85% of the vehicles (safest method). Engineers must deliberately do (or be forced to do) their job improperly or the expensive-to-use ticket cameras lose so much money they are not employed. This is literally a racket, a government operated robbery system that should be illegal to use in every state – as it is in many states already. James C. Walker, Life Member – National Motorists Association HHHHHHHHHH Civil Servant: Stafford PD Chief Bonny Krahn (from Facebook) Congrats, Chief. He hired me for my first police position in 1993. Even then, there were many nights I was the only one on the streets of Stafford. Agencies
worked much closer back then because we had to. –Chad Norvell HHHHHHHHHH Missouri City goes back to the drawing board in city manager search (from Facebook) This will be a tough and complicated selection process. What accomplished City Manager would want to take over the reins of a City with a notoriously headstrong Mayor, huge amounts of debt anchored to marginally profitable businesses and few ways to remedy these situations? How do you constructively harness the talents and potential of a City with few financial resources and an archaic and inflexible approach to issues? The City would have residents believe that we have strong commercial development but they won’t disclose how many new businesses are wholesalers (no sales tax) or have entered into long-term tax abatement agreements. If new commercial development is not bringing in new taxes, it certainly merits huge criticism. So, the new City Manager will have to resolve some very tough strategy, communication and transparency concerns. The City touts its commercial development but if it doesn’t really assist to decrease the tax burden on residents, why is it a positive? –Howard Moline HHHHHHHHHH There’s no room for socialism in Fort Bend County (from Facebook) I’m not a Bernie Sanders fan, but his ideas are receptive to a group of people (mostly liberals and some independents) that are frustrated in income inequality in this country and that the middle class has not recovered from the Great Recession. Sanders speaks to those who think the bankers and CEOs have gamed the system for so long and have gotten off light in the face of the recession while others continue to struggle. But I think it’s unfair to paint the local Democrats who support Sanders as socialists. It would be just as unfair to label local Donald Trump supporters as those who say Mexicans are sending rapists and disease to America, as The Don said. Neither –Don Bankston– nor –Richard Morrison– have passed out or have claimed to have any socialist ideas, but they’re now socialist just because they went to a Sanders rally? That’s not fair. –Chad Washington HHHHHHHHHH In Defense of Socialism… (from FortBendStar.com) Sudhalter’s title to this Commentary reveals his ignorance and does nothing more than promote discrimi-
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nation–often rooted in ignorance–of many policies that he probably agrees with, even though he’s a “Conservative,” whatever that means to him or anyone else. Just like the fact that President Obama is “black,” although technically half white and half black (and really half-African, not African American), causes racists and other ignorant people to believe that nothing he can do can be right for America or Americans. His “no room for socialism” comment simply shows that he doesn’t know what Sanders means by “socialism.” But Sudhalter goes one step further and even more ignorantly states “Fort Bend can’t sustain it’s [incorrect spelling of the intended word] success with any type of Socialism.” Well, I’d say Fort Bend County is already successful in part because of “socialism” when you consider one definition of that word. What do you think us paying property taxes is, other than all of us chipping in our fair share for the common good? Dictionary.com has this as the first definition: “a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole.” That’s what we have. Our cities and county governments use tax dollars paid for by the community as a whole and then our government representatives use that money to build roads, hire police officers, etc. That’s socialism. Seems pretty successful, and most people are happy to have both. The third definition is as follows: “(in Marxist theory) the stage following capitalism in the transition of a society to communism, characterized by the imperfect implementation of collectivist principles.” That’s clearly the one about which Sudhalter speak negatively. Think the former USSR or China. But to get to the point, Sanders and his Democratic Socialists believe the following principles: “We are socialists because we reject an economic order based on private profit, alienated labor, gross inequalities of wealth and power, discrimination based on race and sex, and brutality and violence in defense of the status quo. We are socialists because we share a vision of a humane social order based on popular control of resources and production, economic planning, equitable distribution, feminism, racial equality and non-oppressive relationships. We are socialists because we are developing a concrete strategy for achieving that vision, for building a majority movement that will make democratic socialism a reality in America. We believe that such a strategy must acknowledge the class structure of American society and that this class structure means that there
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is a basic conflict of interest between those sectors with enormous economic power and the vast majority of the population.” Seems pretty reasonable. But those are broad principles, and this forum is not appropriate to give all of the specific examples of what those principles would mean as specific policies. You can Google them easily and decide for yourself whether you agree or not. But the final point is, let us not, particularly in this campaign season, decide issues on false-impressions and vague understandings of ONE word, like Socialism, to reject the underlying policies that may be at the heart of the idea to the person who uses the word, whether it be Socialism, Conservatism, Liberalism, Democratic, Republican, Tea Party, Independent, or otherwise. Words are words. But specifics control. –Dylan B.R. HHHHHHHHHH Response to Sudhalter’s Column: Dear Mr. Sudhalter, I read with great interest your claim that my husband of 45 years is a socialist. Son, it scared the heck outta me. I mean, it’s bad enough that he’s got socialist Medicare, frequently uses the socialist United States Postal Service, attended a state university, applauded his son for joining the largest socialist program in the world – the United States Military, has been known to get books at the government owned library, has knowingly driven on government roads, supports socialist farm subsidies, has deliberately gone to a public park, and has wantonly listened to the National Weather Service. But now, according to you, he’s really done it. He went to see a Democratic Socialist candidate for President of the United States, Bernie Sanders. So, not only do I have to worry about him, I have to fret about myself, too. I went to see the Pope once, so does that make me a Catholic? God help me, I went to see Malala speak, am I now a Muslim? I saw George HW Bush speak at his library, does that make me a Republican? I went to see Rick Perry, does that make me a Moron? Please offer me some guidance on this subject because I don’t know where to go on Sunday mornings, and to be honest, I doubt that Rick Perry is going to be much help. And by the way, you left out the part where he told you that he also went to see Hillary Clinton. I guess I should be relieved that you did. Finding out that she’s a woman would totally ruin our anniversary party next month. Like any good wife, I have often blamed my husband for things that happened before I met him. He’s only been Democratic County Chairman for two years so blaming him for 20 years of politics in Fort Bend is kinda like blaming
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him for the earth cooling. Well, I guess you might as well blame him, I often do. I saved the most important for last -But here’s the part that really, really concerns me. Years and years ago, I used to write for this newspaper, the Fort Bend Star, with a column named Juanita Jean. The owner of the newspaper at that time was a female Democrat. She was probably a socialist, too, because she was on Medicare when she got sick. She paid me very well in legal tender American money to write for her newspaper. However, you, the capitalist rabid free-market mature grown up man, asked my husband to write a column for you for free. Whoa, that reasoning just swirls around the rim without ever going down the drain. What political philosophy is it that says other people should work for free to make you rich? What’s the word I am thinking of here? Oh yeah, communist. The sad part is that now everyone who read this is also a communist. Susan DuQuesnay Bankston HHHHHHHHHH Response: “Socialism: Bring It On!” If it’s such a terrible thing to support Bernie Sanders, or even to attend one of his speeches, why is he drawing such huge crowds, even in red states? 8,000 in Dallas. 11,000 in Phoenix. The Houston event was announced less than a week in advance, there was a virtual media blackout before the event, yet 5,000 people showed up. Something is striking a chord here. OK, granted, the majority is not always right. So let’s look at the actual positions, shall we? You can find them at http://www.sanders.senate.gov/ agenda/ Here are some selected quotes (but please go read the whole thing): “We need a major investment to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure: roads, bridges, water systems, waste water plants, airports, railroads and schools” “No one in this country who works 40 hours a week should live in poverty.” “Quality education in America, from child care to higher education, must be affordable for all. Without a high-quality and affordable educational system, we will be unable to compete globally and our standard of living will continue to decline.” “The greed, recklessness and illegal behavior of major Wall Street firms plunged this country into the worst financial crisis since the 1930s. They are too powerful to be reformed. They must be broken up.” If that’s socialism, bring it on! –Vicki Coffman Richmond
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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailers Permit by Eric Wilson dba M.A.K.E. it Happen, to be located at 12950 Sugar Ridge, Stafford, TX 77477, Fort Bend County, Texas. Officer of said corporation is Eric Wilson, Owner.
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Texas Mixed Beverage License/permit by Denise I Petrie dba as Petrie’s Sports Lounge, to be located at 6302 Hwy 6 South, Suite A, Missouri City Texas 77459. Officer of said corporation is Denise Petrie - OWNER OPERATOR.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item at the Quail Valley U.D. office, Thursday, September 3, 2015, until 10:00 AM, then publicly opened and read aloud:
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item, including delivery, to Quail Valley Utility District Office, Thursday, September 3, 2015, until 10:00 AM, then publicly opened and read aloud: 36,000 lbs. liquid chlorine in 2,000 lb. containers 22,000 lbs. chlorine in 150 lb. containers 1,000 lbs. granular calcium hypochlorite 20,000 lbs. liquid sulfur dioxide in 2,000 lb. containers Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Quail Valley Utility District Office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas (281) 499-5539
LEGAL NOTICES INVITATION TO BID The City is seeking to hire a quality contactor to furnish labor, material and equipment for concrete pavement repair within the city limits of Stafford, Texas. Sealed bids in duplicate, marked “Concrete Pavement Repair” addressed to the City of Stafford will be received by the City Secretary, Ms. Bonnie Baiamonte, at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, until 3:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Notice of the award of the contract shall be given by the City within sixty (60) days following the opening of bids. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid from a Surety Company, authorized to issue Bid Bonds in the State Of Texas, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute Performance and Payment Bonds within fourteen (14) days after award by City Council. Bids without Bid Bond will not be considered. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment bonds upon an approved standard form in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount from an approved Surety Company authorized to issue Payment and Performance Bonds in the State Of Texas. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be picked up from the Public Works Department, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477. Information concerning this bid may be directed to Charles W. Russell, P.E. at 281-261-3920 The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all informalities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date bids are opened.
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COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Beautiful Stately Home w/Gated Driveway, Sparkling Pool/Spa, Cabana & Extra Patio Decking for Entertaining. A 3 Hole Putting & Pitching Green in Lushly Landscaped Yard which Backs to a Wooded Greenbelt & Water Way - No Back Neighbors! Grand Foyer w/Marble Flooring & Lovely Curving Staircase! Open Concept Floor Plan. Kit. Granite Counter Tops w/Bullnose Edging, Huge Brkfast Bar & SS Appls. Private Staircase from Master to Lg. Libry/Hm. Office. Many Custom Built-Ins. For. Liv./Media Rm/6th Bedrm. $669,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4714SM)
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SUTTON FOREST/COMMONWEALTH – COLONY BEND – Lovely 2 Story Home with Saint Michaels Ct/Commonwealth Estates Gorgeous Perry Home with Sparkling Pool, Spa & Sculpted Pool & Diving Board! New (4/15) Carpet – Grand Estate Style Home w/swing style 3-car Rock Waterfall! Located on a Cul-de-Sac Street Upstairs Bedrooms. Open Concept Floor Plan. garage located on an oversized lot backing to a in Desired Commonwealth! Over $150,000 Features Include: Kitchen with Granite Counter lush greenbelt & waterway. Original Owners w/ in Updates & Upgrades! This One Has It All: Tops, SS Appliances, Plantation Shutters, 2’’ no pets or children has been well taken care of Granite Countertops, SS Appliance Package, 4’’ Wood Blinds, Double Paned Windows, Recent & tons of upgrades/ updates. (Upgrades-Open Hardwood Flooring, 20’’ Tile Flooring, Plantation Interior/Exterior Paint, Utility Room can be a Mud concept Kit. w/granite counters, SS. style appls., Shutters, Double Crown Molding, Oil Rubbed Room, Wet Bar with Glass Shelves & Mirrored Induction cooktop w/pop-up vent., Exec. Master Bronze Fixtures & Much More! Open Concept Walls, Updated Light Fixtures & Mush More! bath w/quarts counter, frameless glass shower Floor Plan. Game Room Up. Sheet Rocked 3 Car Located Close to Area Shopping & Dining...A encl., lg. tile walls & shadow box, full bath down, Det. Garage w/10 Ft. Ext. Lush Landscaped Back Must See, Make Your Appointment Today! door hardware, AC vents, fans & some lights.) Yard, Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining! $549,900 $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 Hardwd. in F.Dining. Must See! $599,900 call call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4715AB) (VM2730CB) Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4618SM)
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Great private 1 story retreat on the Colorado River. 7 Miles to intercoastal & 14 miles to gulf. Includes boat stall, golf cart, appliances, most furniture. $239,500. CALL BARBARA MONTGOMERY
Fabulous updated home on the golf course with a pool and one of the best views in Sugar Creek!! $515,800. CALL BARBARA MONTGOMERY
Del Webb ‘’Mariposa’’ design features a fabulous living & entertaining area with living, kitchen & great room adjacent to each other. $185,000. CALL BARBARA MONTGOMERY
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5 bedroom, 3 ½ bath, 3 car garage on the golf course. Master down, covered patio, corner lot, study, workout room, ABR, CDPE, CRS, GRI playroom, big laundry, formal dining, 2-story living room, this home has so much to offer, over 3600 sf per tax RE/MAX Fine Properties rolls, plus more per appraisal, for only $249,900! Plenty of room for a pool, 281-265-5533 • Each Office Independently Owned & Operated too. (3303DE)
BECKY FAUST 713-828-9007
QUAIL VALLEY
Wonderful 3/2 ½ /2 patio home at end of culde-sac close to the City Center, Driving range, golf course. 2 story living room, buffet & china hutch built-in for dining,open loft for computer upstairs, bedrooms w/ jack & jill bath. Master down, remodeled bath & private entry. Gated front, double pane windows & doors with shades, replaced tile, fresh paint, replaced appliances, indoor laundry with hang-up room or fridge, workshop garage with great storage, only $199,000, 2495 sf per tax rolls. Decking all around, backs to greenbelt. (2819FO)
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ARLENE ROLSEN
PEBBLE BEACH Quail Valley patio home for rent. Ultra clean, end unit, 3/2 ½ / 2 with master down. Great kitchen, laundry room, compact back yard. Minimal traffic around this property. Ready to rent, $1,600. (3233CO)
ELOUISE MARGITA
CRS, Realtor
ELAINE ALLINSON
GRI, Realtor Broker Associate
Selling Ft. Bend’s finest homes since 1985.
281.414.8400
SIENNA PLANTATION - Westport Designed 2-Story Home offers Private Study; Both Formals;Family Rm w/Gaslog F/P; Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite, SS Appls & Wine Area;1st flr Master w/ Sitting Area + HUGE Master Bath; 2nd Bedrm Down; Ladies Study; Game Rm; Outdoor Living Area; Lagoon Pool/Spa; Lake Views; 4/4.1/3A. $789,500 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (34TA)
LAKE POINTE - Beautiful town home features formal dining rm, open family room w/ bright windows, hardwood & tile flrs, granite & stainless appls in kitchen, 3 bedrms w/ private bathrms, secluded game rm, and situated in a gated community. $498,975 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (1326LP)
RIVERSTONE - Mediterrean style 1.5 story with Hand-Shaved Wood Flrs; Granite in Kitchen & Bathrms; Wood Beam Ceiling in Family Rm[ Open Flr Plan; Private Study; Stainless Appls in Kitchen; 2nd Flr Media Rm; Mint-Condition! 3/2.2/2A. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3910SU)
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TELFAIR - Beautiful Perry Designed Home offers Both Formals, Family Room, Island Kitchen w/Granite & Stainless Appls, Game Room w/Computer Area, Media Rm, Master + 2nd Bedrm Down, Sun Room, 5 Bedrms, 4.1 Baths. $774,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (1610WH)
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Absolutely gorgeous! Rare find in Weston Lakes! Built in 2012,on the golfcourse with beautiful pool and outdoor kitchen bar! Open floor plan make this great for entertaining! Large island kitchen with granite and stainless appl. Wine Grotto in dining. Study down has private bath, so could be made a 5th bedroom! Hardwoods and tile. Gameroom and media room upstairs! Backyard paradise with covered patio and what a view! Hard to find words to describe this fabulous home with 3 car garage! LOW TAX RATE! $544,900 (4219WE)
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Nice 2 story in sought after gated community with pool! Hardwoods throughout most of home! Large island kitchen with stainless appliances opens to den with fireplace. Formal living with multiple uses! 3rd bay garage is now a ‘’man cave’’with fabulous bar,can be easily converted back! Large gameroom up, with spacious guest bedrooms. Beautiful pool and patio,along with separate hot tub that will stay! Roof-2015! Small,sought after private community with two security gates! Easy access to Ft. Bend Tollroad! $309,900 (4127OA)
Cute one story! Front porch, great curb appeal! New carpet and fresh paint! Island kitchen with abundance of cabinets,and skylight to let the natural light in! Solid counter tops, along with breakfast bat that opens to breakfast area and den! Nice den with corner fireplace, and tile floor! Spacious master bedroom! Master bath has over-sized,remodeled shower! Double sinks, and large walk in closet! Split bedroom plan make this great for kids or guests! Large backyard,no rear neighbors! $204,900 (7407CB)
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Beautiful Lennar home in sought after Telfair. Open plan, high ceilings and fabulous island kitchen that opens to living area! S.S appliances and double ovens! Granite including baths! Wood floors in spacious study and dining. Built-ins! Large tile throughout remainder except bedrooms and G.R.Beautiful two story entry with iron spindles! Desk in utility and upstairs. Master has wonderful sitting area with fireplace! Gameroom wired for surround. Large lot,NO rear neighbors, room for a pool. 3 car garage! $579,900 (907TE)
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Absolutely gorgeous! Lived in 6 months! Popular floorplan ‘’Westminster’’ with added media room! Hardwoods throughout most of downstairs! Two story grand entry with iron spindles on staircase. Beautiful kitchen with large breakfast bar that opens to living area. Stainless appliances,and upgraded granite! 4 bedroom, gameroom, study, PLUS media room! Faux wood blinds throughout with added ceiling fans! Upgraded with stone and brick! Covered patio! This home is Move In ready! Sought after Katy schools! $349,900 (26614GP)
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PENDING QUAIL VALLEY - Looking for a 1 story home on the golf course? Here it is. Located on tee box of #18 La Quinta golf course with great view. Kitchen has silestone counters, lots of cabinets, good storage. Large living room overlooking backyard and golf course. 3 good size bedrooms, fenced yard, room for golf cart in garage. $204,900. (2711EP)
PENDING SOLD QUAIL VALLEY - Absolutely one of the best views in Quail Valley. You will love the fabulous sunroom with views of golf course and water. 3 bedrooms + office downstairs and large game room, craft, media room upstairs that could be 4th bedroom with half bath. Great balcony with views also. Make this your home today!. $269,000. (3219LA)
SETTLERS PARK | 3/2/2 | $219,000
NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY | 4/3.5/3 | $360,000
SIENNA PLANTATION | 5/3.5/3 | $424,500
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Wendy Mottern — 832.641.6362
Deborah Breuleux — 281.235.7805
GREATWOOD MANOR | 5/3.5/3 | $490,000
ALIANA | 3/3.5/3 | $414,900
GLENWOOD | 4/2.5/2 | $525,000
Sharon Kaye — 832.496.5927
Nell Osborn — 281.794.9203
Mike Martin — 281.743.1631
Fort Bend Office | 14100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 245 | Sugar Land, Texas | 77478 | 281.240.8800
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