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Faith, hope can be powerful tools Sometimes, things are bigger than business. It’s a lesson I’ve learned over and over again, especially as I was writing this month’s cover story about Sugar Land State Farm agent Tracy Walker. Walker is a staple in the Sugar Land community, having operated her agency at 15510 Lexington Blvd. since 1999. Though making a living remains important, it was evident in our conversation that her focus now goes beyond monetary gain, and for good reason. In 2016, Walker was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma, a rare type of cancer. Later, she thought a surgery had removed the tumor, only to find out that the carcinoma had spread. However, you wouldn’t know that by speaking with her about her journey in business and in life, one she says has been keyed by faith and hope – a story that she’ll tell in this month’s cover story. Instead of focusing on her own afflictions, she offered herself as an open book to anyone who

receives a diagnosis such as hers, offering to be a beacon of light on a path she said can seem dark and endless at the outset. You can tell right off the bat that Walker has a genuine heart for helping people – it’s why she entered the field as an agent in the first place 20 years ago. Now, she wants to do so not just through her business by offering finanical advice, but also through her testimony of perseverance, hope and faith. If nothing else, this month’s cover story offers a heartwarming tale of strength, perseverance and a desire to give back to the community through more than just a business transaction. Walker hopes it might also be a helpful nudge to anyone struggling with a diagnosis who feels alone in the fight to open up – whether it be to her or anyone else. Read her story inside today. By Landan Kuhlmann Lead Reporter

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CBD BUSINESS TREND EXTENDS TO FORT BEND COUNTY From Staff Reports For years, Lussel Mata couldn’t find any relief for chronic pain or anxiety. Then she discovered CBD – which stands for cannabidiol – and has not looked back. She said the substance has changed her life and is using that experience to join a nationwide movement. Mata is the co-owner of Sacred Leaf CBD in Missouri City, where the store opened in June. The sale of CBD products is fast becoming a booming business in Fort Bend County and beyond, with the industry expected to be worth $646 million by 2022, according to the Hemp Business Journal. There are Sacred Leaf stores in Sugar Land and Missouri City, and shops such as Edgy Smoke and Vape in Stafford and Sugar Land Smoke Shop and CBD, that sell or specialize in CBD products. “Even if you’re naturally healthy, you can still benefit from the supplement,” Mata said. “Anything that’s attacking your nervous system, the components have extraordinary benefits.” CBD comes from the hemp plant and is different than marijuana, which comes from the same plant species. The national Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, otherwise known as the Farm Bill, legalized the regulated production of hemp and also stated the Food and Drug Administration will regulate CBD production. Then, in June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1325 into law, allowing farmers in Texas to grow hemp products containing CBD with regulations. The law says products containing CBD can be sold legally so long as they contain no more than 0.3 percent of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Early returns are positive for some in the area. Fort Bend County resident Amanda Lunsford said on Facebook that she initially began using CBD to treat her dog’s aggression toward other dogs before learning of its benefits regarding her own sleeplessness and anxiety.

Sacred Leaf Missouri City co-owner Lussel Mata, right, helps former Astros outfielder Kevin Bass select a product at the store. The Missouri City store, which opened in June, is among a growing number of CBD businesses in Fort Bend County. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann) “CBD has been life changing for me,” she said. In another comment on Facebook, Beth Pegues said, “Since I started using CBD oil about three weeks ago I haven’t had one moment of anxiety since. I also had a sinus issue for three years that nothing helped. It’s now almost completely cleared up. I had a small amount of soreness and stiffness in my knees and feet and that’s completely gone. I sleep more deeply. Minor irritations don’t bother me anymore. I’m sold.” Health questions While the use of CBD products has become more popular, the practice does not come without questions. Marcel Bonn-Miller, an adjunct assistant professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, called the CBD trade the “Wild West” in a 2018 WebMD article titled, “CBD Oil: All the Rage, But Is It Safe & Effective?” “Joe Bob who starts up a CBD company could say whatever he wants on a label and sell it to people,” Bonn-Miller said. August 2019 H The Fort Bend Business Journal

However, Harvard Medical School instructor Peter Grinspoon said in a 2018 article entitled “Cannabidiol (CBD) – what we know and what we don’t,” that there is no evidence of public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD according to a report from the World Health Organization, as long as it’s used and sold responsibly. “We need more research but CBD may be prove to be an option for managing anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain,” he wrote. Promising signs Mata initially began using CBD to treat her own chronic pain and anxiety, which led her down the path to owning the Lawrence, Kansas-based franchise’s store. Sacred Leaf offers edibles, oils, creams and other products – which she said don’t contain a trace of THC – for those who can’t or don’t wish to use over-the-counter opioids and treatments for pain, anxiety, inflammation and other ailments. CONTINUES...

CBD is a supplement that tells your body what to do by working with the natural endocannabinoid system in our bodies, Mata said. Basically, she said CBD doesn’t do the job, but tells the body how to work with itself to do the job. “What people miss (on CBD) is that it can be a natural supplement for your daily improvement,” Mata said. “We have an endocannabinoid system that we’re born with. Those receptors work well with CBD, so when we start taking CBD, we naturally kick-start that system we already have.” Lunsford said her sister-in-law had debilitating migraines but has not suffered any since beginning to take CBD products two months ago. Lunsford also said her mom has used CBD to help control her dog’s seizures. “In May I began using CBD on a daily basis. With constant body aches, depression and anxiety, I would sometimes take 8-10 Advil a day to get through the day,” she said. “Since May, I have not taken anything for pain. I feel amazing, I am happy and I am sleeping well.” Caution advised However, some users and medical experts advise due diligence before trying CBD products. “Without sufficient high-quality evidence in human studies we can’t pinpoint effective doses. … It’s difficult to know exactly what you are getting,” wrote Grinspoon, also a physician who practices at Massachusetts General Hospital. “If you decide to try CBD, talk with your doctor — if for no other reason than to make sure it won’t affect other medications you are taking.” In light of her experiences, Lunsford said she has begun selling CBD products online. She advised beginning with small doses. “It is very important to read the label on your CBD,” she said. “There should not be any fillers like coconut oil, Xylitol, or alcohol in your CBD.” Users such as Sacred Leaf Sugar Land owner Clint Barrett say the side effects are minimal and that those using them barely feel any effects. So he said it’s as good an attempt as any for those who no longer wish to use over-the-counter options for help. “We’re here to educate. We’re not trying to upsell anybody on anything. It’s not a cure-all. It just helps put your body into balance. If you’re in a pain, and modern medicine hurts you, you have to open up your mind,” said Barrett, who discovered CBD and opened his store after it treated his mother’s arthritis. “If you tried and it doesn’t work, fine. At least you tried it.”

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Since 1951 Chuck Charlton of Charlton Auto Body in Stafford understands customers and treats them like family. The foundation for the success of Charlton Auto Body has always been focused on the customer, and it’s been that way for three generations. “My grandfather, E.C. Charlton, moved to Stafford in 1950, and opened up the business in 1951, and later named the company Charlton’s Garage and Auto Sales. In 1970 my dad, Johnny Mack, took over the company. When he retired in 1982, I took over,” Charlton said. Chuck kept the same phone number and business name, and built “Charlton Auto Body into what it is today.” It’s been 24 years in a very active auto business focusing on collision and insurance work. “If you wreck your car, that’s the kinda work we do – fix any damage. We’ve repaired them clear up to the value of the cars, so we’ve seen it all. And we work on all vehicles,” he said. As a successful small businessman in Stafford, Charlton is firmly established in the industry, yet has no plans for expanding the business. “I like to keep the business small so I can keep an eye on all aspects of the company,” he said. Charlton is candid about car tips after

a collision. “Number one, insurance companies try and get you to go to shops that work for them. I tell everybody you don’t have to work with shops that work with insurance companies. Most are so big, and they don’t have the hands-on experience we have here at Charlton’s. I tell people you have the right to choose the body shop of your choice. We have a great customer data base and a lot of customers, and most of our work is word of mouth,” he said. He stays away from cars during the weekend, but talks to customers over the phone if they need him. After discussing any damage issues, Charlton said, “I really don’t recommend customers take the car to the storage lot. Tow it to the house and I’ll get it out the next morning.” Not a tinkerer of cars in his spare time, Charlton does like his trips to Mexico. It’s one of his favorite fast vacation getaways. “We can get there in two hours,” he said. He’s happy to note that customer satisfaction is the key to success of the family business of Charlton’s Auto Body. “Our customers are not just a name and a number here, you know. We become friends with them, too,” he said. “Bring your car to Charlton’s. Where you’re treated as family and not just another customer,” he said.

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From Staff Reports Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa, a concept based in DallasFort Worth, will open its first Houston location at 2181 Texas Dr. in Sugar Land Town Square in late 2019, according to a news release. The store’s newest location will provide leasing opportunities to licensed beauty professionals including hair stylists, estheticians, massage therapists, makeup artists and nail technicians.

Monday – Friday, 7am-6pm Staffordshire Rd at 5th Street Stafford, TX 77477 www.Charltonsbodyrepair.com

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MALIK RIMPY IMO FOR U 7918 CRESCENT VILLAGE LANE 77407 AMAKU CHUKWUNYERE G (+) AFRIKVILLE LOUNGE 17927 AMY POINT LN 77407 CARMOUCHE JOHN L (+) SKYLAR’S AUTO SALES 10811 CLODINE ROAD 77407 CASTILLO JOYCE POURED WITH JOY 21219 AUTUMN CREST LN 77407 MIMS GENEA (+) INNERG 18227 MOSSY CREEK LANE 77407

WINDHAM FAYE (+) WINDHAM’S ELITE TRAVEL & EVENTS 21106 MAYBROOK MANOR LN 77407

ACHI OBI K (+) SERVEKLEAN 18118 RED ASH CT 77407

BOLDEN JESSE JR (+) LUVBOYS 9202 ADOBE SKY CT 77407

ALAMILLA MAURICIO (+) MBA HOME SERVICES & ROOFING 21215 BAILEYWOOD DR 77407

BALOGUN VINCENT (+) BLUE SKY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 23906 FAIRPORT HARBOR LANE 77407

KLINE EDWIN JAMES (+) WATERTREE RICHMOND EAST 7119 FM 1464 RD STE 350 77407

BALOGUN CHRISTINE (+) BLUE SKY HEALTH SERVICES 23906 FAIRPORT HARBOR LANE 77407

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES 9711 S MASON RD STE 125-211 77407

AGUILAR PEREZ ANA E (+) PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE 22906 ARBOR COVE LN 77407

JOHNSON DEUNDRE (+) NATIONAL REFERRAL SERVICES 9711 S MASON RD 125-221 77407

SUMI-VIJAY GLOBAL EDUCATION INC. VIJAY COMPUTER ACADEMY 18219 NEWMACHAR WAY 77407

CLARK ALEJANDRA ISABEL (+) EMPANADAS CHILENAS 17407 POPLAR CANYON 77407

HENRY CHASITY A (+) LASH & ORDER 17138 COREY CORNEL LANE 77407

DAVIS ROSCOE THE DAVIS PUBLISHING COMPANY (+) 7515 EASTWOOD LAKE LANE 77407

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WRIGHT TURA ARMSTRONG SO SWANK CREATIONS 21102 CONCORDIA PARK LN 77407

GARCIA JOSE MARROQUIN (+) J AND J PLUMBING CONTRACTORS 503 HENNESEY DR 77469

YEASMIN SABINA MONOGRAM & MORE 16535 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY 77479

WRIGHT TURA ARMSTRONG SWANKY TEEN’S 21102 CONCORDIA PARK LN 77407

HERNANDEZ LISA (+) GREAT OAKS MONTESSORI 1109 WINSTON DR 77469

ORTEGA JURAXI DEL VALLE PASTRANO (+) AJ AND I CREATIONS 5607 TWIN RIVERS COURT 77479

BROKEN ROAD INC BODAWAY CREATIONS, INC. 17410 WOODFALLS LN 77407

MAREDIA NAJMUDDIN N (+) NAJMUDDIN N MAREDIA 1114 MYSTERIUM LANE 77469

H L BEAUTY LLC PETAL NAILS 4777 SWEETWATER 77479

BROKEN ROAD INC PINSPIRATION RICHMOND 17410 WOODFALLS LN 77407

MEDINA ADALIC ESTRADA (+) EASY WEB PRODUCTIONS 601 PARK PLACE BLVD 77469

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GEE ENTERPRISE LLC MLS CONSULTING GROUP 1270 CRABB RIVER ROAD STE 600-106 77469

GARRETT GREGORY LAMAR ACCELERATED CAREER TRAINING 8635 MAGNOLIA FOREST DRIVE 77479

NAVIWALA MUHAMMAD A (+) TUS METALS 10703 MEDWIN GARDENS AVENUE 77407

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ZEM REAL ESTATE LLC IMTIAZ AHMED AND SEEMA JABEEN 15 MIRAMAR HEIGHTS CIRCLE 77479

AA CAR STEREO AGUILAR PEREZ ANA (+) 22906 ARBOR COVE LN 77407

QUINTANILLA NANCY V N QUINTANILLA REALTER 5018 WINNEPEG BLD 77469

SK FITNESS SUGAR LAND LLC SPENGA SUGAR LAND 13540 UNIVERSITY BLVD #250 77479

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FARMER KELLY (+) GIGGLES & GRACE 22106 WINTER SKY LANE 77469

HRCIT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC VENETIAN NAIL SPA 2178 TEXAS DRIVE 77479

SIMMONDS KRASHAUN (+) AKS LLC 20331 WEEPING PINE WAY 77407

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AHUJA SHEFALI SILVER DREAM DESIGNS 2407 WATERWOOD DRIVE 77479

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LAMPPOST UNION STREET LLC UNION SQUARE APARTMENTS 407-411 S UNION ST 77469

AGGIE MATH VENTURES, LLC MATHNASIUM THE MATH LEARNING CENTER 19822 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY 77479

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LEWIS GILDA PRECISION GEAR REPAIR 5826 NEW TERRITORY BLVD #907 77479

STEELE KEVIN EUGENE (+) S.R.F. CORPORATION 4325 FM 359 77406

MANSI TALUJA AMPHI PLAYALEA & CAFE 5731 MOGO CREEK LN 77479

BARNES DAVID (+) DOG TRAING - BOTS AND BUNGEES 10938 VISCONTI CT 77406

SWAIN OMEZHA (+) WEEBEE KIDZ ON THE GO 6619 TARA DR 77469 HOPE’S CATERING PARTY PLANNING AND DECORATING (+) DAVIS HOPE MAUREEN 8211 PADDLE ROCK LANE 77469

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VIN ROS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC VIN ROS TRUCKING 3703 PANTANO CT 77459

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VIN ROS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC VIN ROS STAFFING AGENCY 3703 PANTANO CT 77459

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GOODEN KRISMEN JABEZ LOGISTICS GROUP 3610 TRAIL BEND 77459 SMITH-SLOAN VONDEL (+) ONE LIFE FELLOWSHIP-MO. CITY 3943 PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE 77459 KURIAKOSE TONY THOMAS (+) 2KARE 3311 SELENE DRIVE 77459 COMMERCESPACE LLC HELP SOLO 6919 PEBBLE VIEW COURT 77459 LYN-CAL LLC (+) COWBOY’S WILD GAME WASHER 3222 EL DORADO BLVD 77459

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MOLINA DANIEL (+) MOLINA PRESSURE WASHING 24111 BISCAYNE POND CT 77494

LAMPPOST CASA BLUME LLC CASA BLUME APARTMENTS 328-332 BLUME RD 77471

OLAPADE KEEN INCA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES 2717 COMMERCIAL CENTER BLVD 77494

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[R] PASSION 2 PROFIT RESOURCES LLC [E] FEARLESS BEAUTE 25202 IBRIS RANCH DRIVE 77494

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LATIMER GENTRY (+) BEAU AND GRACE BOUTIQUE 1751 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD 77478 VARDAN INVESTMENTS INC LLC 3 CITY LIQUOR 1720 DULLES AVENUE STE B 77478 JONES HOLLAND D HOLLAND JONES DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN 225 MATLAGE WAY #222 77478

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CONNER MARKETING LLC LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS 26810 LINDENWOOD CREEK LN 77494 CHRIST CLINIC KATY CHARITIES SERVING TOGETHER 25722 KINGSLAND BLVD SUITE 101 77494

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TORRES ALFREDO BERMEO (+) ACUBER TRANSPORT 24985 KATY FRWY STE A 77494

MEDINA JUAN HOME INTERIOR COMPANY 3722 LOLA ST 77545

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ALLEN RICKY (+) PURE PRECISION PRESSURE WASHING 2115 WITHAM PARK LN 77545

HAMILL GREG (+) GREG HAMILL PHOTOGRAPHY 4802 SITE VIEW TRAIL 77494

MATA CARLOS CISNEROS CISNEROS TRUCKING 3801 KANSAS STREET 77545

MORI ENTITY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. TRIWOOD GLOBAL LLC 3118 MULBERRY RANCH DR 77494

MITCHELL FAITH (+) SEDUSA DU SHOOTER 2102 ENGLISH GREEN WAY 77545

ROTHCHILD ERIN (+) ERIN ROTHCHILD REALTY 24275 KATY FREEWAY STE 400-77 77494

KEYS GISELLE KEYS DESIGN GROUP 1807 THISTLEBROOK CT 77545

TIGERS MOTORS INC. WEST HOUSTON AUTOMOTIVE 5206 BIG MEADOW LANE 77494

WOODARD DARNELL JESUS2020NOWANDFOREVER (+) 2507 FLORAL BLOOM WAY 77545

TENBERG-ANDERSEN TONI R (+) THE COPPER STOCKYARDS (+) 28107 RIPPLING LAKE CT 77494

GAMBLE CRYSTAL LASHAWN (+) SMART DOLLAR STORE 12131 HWY 6 77545

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NEWTON WAKIKA WAKIKA’S CIRCLE (+) 4610 REAMS LN 77545

MUKHLES MD SOHAIL-BIN COOKIES AND CAKEBITES 15314 MARLOWE GROVE DRIVE 77498 AHMAD JAN OHO DIRECT TRADING 14743 ARMITAGE LANE 77498

WASHINGTON BYRON EUGENE JR BEES WORLD ENTERTAINMENT 2107 KASHMERE SPRING LANE 77545 JOHNSON JAMAAL UNDRE (+) LEGENDARY SPORTS GROUP 2106 BRAVOS MANOR LN 77545

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BY LANDAN KUHLMANN State Farm Agent Tracy Walker has operated off Lexington Boulevard in Sugar Land for 20 years and loves the business. When a 2016 cancer diagnosis threw a wrench into the plans, she didn’t miss a beat. On the contrary, she’s thriving in both business and her road to recovery. She says the key is faith, hope and love. “I focus on gratitude every day – every morning I wake up, I thank God that I’m alive,” she said. Walker got her start as a part-time State Farm team member at 19 years old while working her way through college at the University of Houston. Following graduation, she worked as a claims adjustor for the next nine years. “I love helping people, I love serving people,” she said. “What I didn’t like about claims is that I would write them a check and they’d be off. I wanted that long-term relationship with my clients.” So, in 1999, she scratched that itch for longterm relationships and became an agent with her own team which operates out of an office at 15510 Lexington Blvd. in Sugar Land. She is active in the Sugar Land Rotary, serves at Christ United Methodist Church and is a part of Fort Bend BNI. As part of giving back to the community she loves, Walker has also sponsored sports teams such as Dulles High School Vikings, is a monthly donor to Fort Bend Advocates and Child Fund. And, to fully engage and enhance her knowledge of all Fort Bend has to offer, she completed and became part of both Fort Bend Chamber Leadership and Central Fort Bend Chamber Leadership. Building a thriving business and supporting Fort Bend is a family affair for Tracy. Her husband Michael is an active board member of Fort Bend Big Brothers and Sisters while her son Justin is working with her in the day-to-day operations. “I’m just so grateful and joyful that he’s here with me. I get to work alongside my son and watch him succeed and go above and beyond to help people,” she said. And of course, she is always grateful for any referrals people can send her agency’s way. On many fronts, she is fully engaged – it’s that personal

connection and relationship. “My team is outstanding, caring and understands the gaps in coverages one may have and not even know it,” she said. “We have done thousands of reviews and each person has always been grateful for the time making sure they have the right coverage in place.” But that’s only part of her story. In May of 2016, Walker was diagnosed with a Stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma, a rare cancer that only makes up about 1 percent of cancer diagnoses. On Aug. 10 she had the surgery to remove half of her pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, 29 lymph nodes and 30 percent of her liver at which point she was told she was cancer-free. A CAT scan at her one-year checkup seemingly revealed the same. But something was off. “I wasn’t able to keep food in for 12 weeks. I wondered why I couldn’t keep food in if that was really the case,” she said. Following a second glance, doctors discovered the carcinoma had come back in the liver. Walker now had four tumors, and the carcinoma was termed “incurable”. She got the news on the same

day Hurricane Harvey hit and one week before her wedding. She refers to Michael Andrade as her “hero husband,” and is grateful she got the diagnosis before the wedding. When she received the re-diagnosis, it would’ve been easy for Walker to shut down. But she did exactly the opposite. She says she is now thriving despite this initial set-back. “I have learned I am the CEO of my body and oncologists are just gatekeepers to treatments,” she said. Now, that’s not to say there haven’t been changes in her life, including how her office operates. Justin, her son, graduated from UH and had a successful career. When she got the rediagnosis, he gave up that career to work in the agency full-time wanting to build it and nurture it so she could heal. “He’s been amazing. He’s a go-getter,” she said. “He really cares about people, and they resonate with him and want to do business with him.” She said her office manager, Melissa Hinch, now runs the administrative side of the business while also helping customers too. “Melissa loves people, and they love her,” she said. “I thank God for bringing her into my life as I can breathe and do more research on my health and wellness as I know the payroll will be done.

Sugar Land State Farm agent Tracy Walker (second row, far right) is still thriving in both business and her cancer recovery battle with help from her family. First row, left to right: Jordan and Sasha Andrade, Jennifer Walker. Second/back row, left to right: Mike and Nate Andrade, Justin Walker and James Walker. (Contributed photo)

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Kris Kline is my service king in the agency, Wanda Jay loves to do quotes for new customers and Denise is my ray of sunshine. I never know when I walk in what she is going to do to make me smile.” Who knew that when Tracy began her career in the Insurance industry, it would be the foundation to her biggest blessing, creating peace of mind for her and her family. “Like I teach my clients, having the right policies in place will create a safety net for what you don’t see around the corner. I did not expect to become a walking testimony. However, I am so grateful because this situation did not bankrupt my family or my business because I had the right coverages in place for such a time as this.” Walker said. “I would encourage readers to take the time to investigate their options and put the policies in place that can protect their families, because we always think ‘it will never happen to me… until it does.’ I want my clients to focus their time and energy in the right places for health and healing, not worrying.” Along with running her business, Walker also wants to bring a story of hope to anyone struggling with the weight of a such a bombshell and said she is an open book. “We can cure the human body with the right resources, we just need to be resourceful in finding them,” she said. “I had to change my mindset and put my focus where it is productive.” Paramount to her own wellness and perseverance in light of the diagnosis, Walker said, is concentrating on a triad– physiology, language and focus. She said Tony Robbins’ Masters University and Leadership Academy has provided her the tools to protect her state of mind and body. She encourages anyone to first find the right specialist for their diagnosis, whatever it might be – which she says she learned the hard way. “I learned you have to seek your own resources and be your own health advocate. Don’t always rely on what your doctor says is the truth - it’s their truth of what they know at that point in time,” she said. Last October she underwent surgery to remove two tumors of the four in her liver. Because her last scan in May showed additional tumors her current oncologist suggested being aggressive and doing a radioactive treatment which meant she couldn’t be around her grandkids. So, she started doing her own research and found there are only five real specialists for this disease in U.S. She has met with two of them. Three oncologists looking at the same scans…all have a different approach. Thankfully, she said God has opened doors to the necessary resources to aid her fight with the disease. Information is power and those open doors have put Walker on a path of learning and discerning, understanding how the body works, what it needs to function at its best, what feeds disease and what starves it.

Justin Walker, left, with daughters Jesslynn and Brooklynn, and Tracy Walker. Justin joined the business full-time after his mom’s re-diagnosis. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann) In addition to finding the right specialist for her, she recently met Michael Morningstar, a healthy lifestyle coach she said taught her she wasn’t doing everything she could do to help feed and fuel her cells for healing and reversing the cancer. Even though she had read multiple books and accessed lots of resources there was much more she could be doing to improve her quality of life and reduce the emotional challenges and stress she was dealing with. Morningstar emphasized the importance of focusing on the body, mind and spirit connection for her health and healing, including what foods to buy and how to prepare food to fully support the body for health and well-being. Michael was “confident that even Steve Jobs probably did not deal with all the emotional, mental, nutritional and physical aspects that contributed to his disease.” Walker responded, “You’re looking at the next best live body to help as if I were him as I have the same cancer diagnosis.” Walker realized that while it is the norm to have business, life and sports coaches to increase your success, people can also benefit from coaches to help them change and focus on their health and wellness as a priority also. Morningstar can be found at michaelmorningstar.com. The two are teaming up to write a book about her journey and how body, mind and spirit strategies can greatly improve the opportunity for the body to naturally prevent or reverse disease, even someone labeled with a chronic disease or cancer. Walker is working on a website called “WEDEFYTHEODDS” as a place to find resources until the book is published. “My expectation is to improve my health and quality of life as I reverse my issues and write a best seller to help others face their fears and love their journey. Steve Jobs, like so many in our country won the game of wealth and didn’t win in health. My goal is to help change this outcome by changing how we think and how we approach our health,” she said. “Michael and I both believe there is always a better path to health when one is committed and determined to do whatever it takes to bring our body, mind and spirit back in to balance and

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harmony. Together we make a great team.” Additionally, she said Dr. Liza Leal of Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare has been “a hero” to her family for years and a partner in health. She said Leal thinks outside the box and is on the cutting edge of medicine, including the use of umbilical cord stem cell therapy, which she calls Infinity Cells. After months of consideration and standing on faith, Tracy agreed that stem cell therapy could be beneficial in her recovery and received her first stem cell therapy on July 21. “I see umbilical cord stem cells, which were designed and made by our creator, as pure healing energy, full of love. I look at them as being most recently in His presence,” she said. “I visualize these cells doing what they are supposed to do. God created the body, and the power that created the body is the power that heals the body. Visualization is a powerful tool to help sync the body to do what it’s supposed to do. I see the cells as pure love and love conquers all. So I will be the miracle.” Through her book, her testimony, and her business, Walker believes conquering any diagnosis is about finding new ways to take care of the mind, body and soul – the rest will fall into place. “Food is thy medicine and Meditation connects to and heals the soul and mind,” she said. And that’s her story. “Every morning, I tell myself I’m going to live to be 106 years old. I visualize the cake with 106 candles and blowing it out. I have learned the strongest language is the language you speak to yourself. Your words are powerful, so you really must watch what you say to yourself and to others,” she said. “To me, it’s also about faith. Once you believe in a higher power, that’s what will keep you going. I focus on being joyful and grateful every day. I believe I have been given this journey to fulfill my bigger purpose, to learn and to empower others. Whether it’s on a business level, in planning for their future or on a personal level, sharing what I have learned on my path to health and healing. I am an open book…just give me a call, I am here to serve. After all, life is a journey, not a destination.”

Proposed Sugar Land city budget includes CIP Projects exemption from 10 to 12 percent to offset the residential tax bill impact. Other priority projects include Settlers Park drainage improvements, major street rehabilitation and capital projects funded through utility revenues to implement the Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) and prepare to meet additional mandated surface-water requirements. The proposed five-year CIP further plans for a general obligation bond program of approximately $90 million to address projects that are not affordable within the current tax rate, including drainage, mobility, public safety and a new animal shelter. The city council is in the process of finalizing the projects and amounts for consideration by voters, with projects to be funded in future year capital programs to begin in fiscal years 2021 to 2023, if approved.

From Staff Reports The city of Sugar Land recently unveiled its budget for fiscal year 2020. Its proposed budget includes $231.6 million for operations and $40.5 million for capital projects. According to the city, funds alloted for the next fiscal year will place an emphasis on programs and projects that directly benefit residents and enhance the quality of life in Sugar Land, such as drainage and public safety. Some of the factors driving the need for the city’s strategies to evolve include slowing growth as the city approaches build-out, residential value growth outpacing commercial growth in recent years, increasing service costs, aging infrastructure and the volatility of sales tax revenues. Other challenges include the absorption of budget cuts and constraint in recent years that has left many increasing operational needs and priority capital projects unfunded; the impacts of unfunded mandates and recently passed legislation; and needing to take steps to secure the city’s long-term water supply. “Our residents continue to tell us through feedback such as our most recent citizen satisfaction survey that investments in mobility, public safety and drainage are important to ensure the continuation of the Sugar Land Way, which is a commitment to meeting residents’ expectations – both in terms of the service levels and the value

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MAIN SQUEEZE JUICE OPEN IN SUGAR LAND From Staff Reports Main Squeeze Juice Co. has continued its expansion throughout Texas with the opening of a Fort Bend County location. Located at 18841 University Blvd., the 1,500 square-foot juice and smoothie bar opened June 29, and will be the first of five locations owned and operated by Grant Navarre. No stranger to entrepreneurship, Navarre

co-owns a family-run car dealership in Louisiana. The fam-ily’s dealership is focused on giving back to the community through fundraising for breast cancer awareness societies as well as natural disaster aid, and Navarre hopes to continue this tradition with Main Squeeze. “As a business owner, long hours are a given. I am constantly on the move which makes eating healthy a real challenge,” Navarre said. “Main Squeeze makes healthy easy, fast, and you know ex-actly what you are

putting into your body. I want the community to trust that the food they are consuming is good for them.” Recipes feature chef-inspired cold-pressed juices and superfood smoothies, along with one-, three- and five-day juice cleanse programs, wellness shots. It will also feature acai bowls created from organic and wild-harvested acai berries from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. For more information about Main Squeeze Juice Co., visit mainqueezejuiceco.com.

OAKBEND BIDS FAREWELL TO CARDIOLOGIST, HIRES ANOTHER From Staff Reports Last month OakBend Medical Group celebrated the retirement of a longtime physician and hired a new one in his place. According to a news release from OakBend, James R. McClamroch has retired after 37 years of practice as a cardiologist with the medical gro. OakBend hired Cindy

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a cardio and circuit-training room with a massage suite, a multi-purpose meeting room and reception area, a play area and a 3,250-square-foot covered patio. “We are proud to be part of the Richmond community,” Vice President and General Manager of Veranda Trey Reichert said. “It seemed only natural to incorporate pieces that were produced locally. Mercy Goods created exactly what we were looking for. That we could have that and help out students attending our local high school was a bonus.” People looking to commission furniture must currently make an appointment but Lambert says the Mercy Goods store will be open to the public soon. It will be stocked with goods created by the students. The proceeds will be used to pay students, provide training and purchase materials. “We are open for business,” Lambert said. “We invite people to come out and purchase these unique pieces that do good at the same time. We’re also looking for volunteers to mentor and work alongside our student employees as well as donations of tools and equipment. Anything you do will give disadvantaged youth an opportunity to be successful.”

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SERVICE DIRECTORY A/C AND HEATING TAURUS MECHANICAL,INC Cell (832) 731-5256 www.houstonheatingandcooling.com Taurus Mechanical, Inc. is a locally-owned business and has been serving customers in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy in the state of Texas for the last 33 years since 1986. We provide residential and commercial services. We provide Quality and Integrity in our service. ADOPTIONS AND COUNSELING RAINBOW OF LOVE 281 438-6588 www.rainbowoflove.org Rainbow of Love is a Social Services non-profit that specializes in Adoption, Counseling and Parenting Classes. The agency was founded in Fort Bend County in 2003 and continues to have a Fort Bend office in Missouri City. The Adoption program works with families and expectant parents from all over Texas and most states of the United States. The Counseling, Parenting Classes, Case Management and Charity programs focus on local Fort Bend and Harris County communities. ADVERTISING Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER newspaper. Fort Bend Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com The Fort Bend Business Journal is a monthly magazine that focuses on the business community of Fort Bend County. It is direct-mailed to businesses throughout Fort Bend as well as all chamber of commerce members in the Fort Bend County area. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.

ALTERATIONS & TAILORING LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS 281-242-3193 www.lizstailor.com 3626 Highway 6 South (In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478 Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at liz@lizstailor.com. AUTO REPAIR / MAINTENANCE Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol.com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud! Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a familyowned and operated business, having serviced more than 233,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating. Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

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The Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre offers 36 holes of championship golf, full practice facilities and gorgeous event venues. After your round, stop by the Bluebonnet Grille for a cold drink and a satisfying meal. The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com. Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459. DIALYSIS Stafford Dialysis 281-568-9911 www.StaffordDialysis.com 12220 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477 Quality Care for A Quality Life. Stafford Dialysis promotes the highest quality care and treatment for patients with chronic renal disease. State of the Art technology and certified professionals provide patients the highest ethical standards and education related to kidney failure. Certified through Private Insurance, Medicare and the Texas Department of Health, you can trust your care to Stafford Dialysis. GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Alliance Garage Doors 832-768-1897 www.alliancegaragedoorstx.com Alliance Garage Doors has been locally owned and operated for the past 25 years in the Sugar Land/ Missouri City/Richmond/Rosenberg/Katy area. We install, repair, and sell all makes and models of garage doors and openers and provide free estimates on request. For all your garage door needs, please feel free to give us a call! INSURANCE AGENCIES Goosehead Insurance 281-643-0996 www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance “Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs. As your Risk Management Advisor, Andrew Haley understands the value of safeguarding what matters most to you and will work on your behalf to bring you the best insurance options based on your individual needs. CONTINUES

You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.” ` JEWELERS Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:00-6:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

NETWORKING Fort Bend Chapter - BNI Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am at Sweetwater Country Club. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business! For information on how to come visit, please email jeanne@jeannegregory.com. The Oyster Creek Rotary Club www.OysterCreekRotary.org This local club has been a member of Rotary International since 1979 and is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Missouri City and Stafford communities. The club’s mission is to promote world peace, eradicate polio and to support various organizations within our servicing area, through our annual fund raiser. Our volunteers come from many walks of life in the business world. We welcome your visit the first Friday of every month, 12 p.m. at the City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta Dr. Missouri City, TX. 77459.

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PREGNANCY RESOURCES Pregnancy Resource Medical Center 281-232-2375 www.prmcfortbend.org The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center is a nonprofit that helps women by offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, peer consultations, classes and parenting resources. We are looking for volunteers, financial partners and church liaisons to help us reach our community. You can share the joy of helping hurt hearts and saving lives. We are located at 4411 Avenue N Rosenberg, TX 77471

REAL ESTATE Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kolbe.curtice@colliers.com Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend. Johnson Development Corp. 713-960-9977 www.johnsondevelopment.com More top-selling communities than any other developer in America. Larry Johnson 5005 Riverway Dr., Suite 500 Houston, TX 77056` Jennifer Weaver, ABR, CRS, GRI 281-207-5037 www.jenniferweaver.com RE/MAX Southwest, 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Residential sales and corporate relocation since 1979.

VIDEO SERVICES Star Digital Studios • 281-690-4280 www.starvideoproductions.com A full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/ trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

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Tiffany, which is one half of this dynamic husband and wife team, was motivated by her love for people to seek out an opportunity to provide quality customer service as she saw fit. She loves interacting with people or just offering a kind word. After a 20-year career as a faithful employee with the Postal Service, Tiffany decided to pair with her husband on a new life venture. It’s not always easy to leave something that you have put your heart into, but it could be worth it. James, the other half of the team, has over 20 years of experience with logistics and transportation to add to her knowledge in postal, packaging and retail services. He shares the same love for people and wants to ensure that each

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customer has a great experience at Safe Ship Sugarland. James and Tiffany Townsend decided to just go for it and become owners of Safe Ship Sugarland. They are elated owners to this new business and strive to provide the highest of customer service to anyone walking through their doors. Tiffany is very familiar with the Sugarland community from her tenure with the Postal Service. This includes ensuring all customers or getting the best price for packing and shipping

WE SHIP ANYTHING! their items. Safe Ship Sugarland specializes in packing and shipping. This includes making custom boxes and shipping small and large things worldwide, such as furniture, cars and other specialty items. The Sugarland team also wants to provide competitive shipping op-

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