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EDITOR’S PREVIEW Volume 41• Number 4 APRIL 2022 Landan Kuhlmann Lead Reporter

As businesses and community bounce back, let’s do our part It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on business owners and everyday folks alike. At the early onset, it was a dramatic cold-turkey shift that almost nobody could have prepared themselves for, even with the most meticulous of planning. Many have spent the last two or so years facing a whirlwind of uncertainty as the pandemic dragged on. And even as many things are beginning to return to a shade of normal, the return of business and community interaction has been a bit more of a mixed bag. So Fort Bend County, let’s do our part to make sure the existing businesses can get back on their feet, and that the new ones coming in get off on the right foot. Because there are efforts being made to adapt to the changes in what we’ve done in response to the pandemic – so let’s return the favor. And in turn, let’s get back to the sense of community that so defines our area. In one case, developers at Sugar Land Town Square, business owners and new businesses have begun pouring millions of dollars into the local retail destination as businesses begin to emerge from the worst of

the pandemic shutdowns. Big changes are afoot. And the new businesses coming in need our help to survive. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated what was already a nationwide shift in retail sales, from inperson to online. But these businesses and shops, large and small, are the backbone of our community. They provide not only goods, but a community environment where we can interact with our neighbors – a luxury many of us likely took for granted prior to COVID-19. And community is a necessity for any area to thrive – from our personal interactions to the word-of-mouth referrals for these businesses. It all ties in. Now of course, we’re not asking our community members to do something that they are not comfortable doing. If you still feel unsafe for any reason, by all means continue to do what you feel is in the best interests of the health and safety of you and your loved ones. But for those of us who have been and are ready to venture out again, let’s do what we can to aid our local businesses, big and small. And in turn, we can help our community return to its bustling, thriving nature.

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Local developer hosting model home tour By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Community members wanting to get a sneak peek at some of the newer model homes in the area can do so beginning this month. According to a news release from Johnson Development, eight Fort Bend communities will have 86 model homes open during the developer’s annual “Best of the ‘Burbs” home tour happening this month and in May. Fort Bend communities on the tour include Candela, Cross Creek Ranch, Harvest Green, Imperial, Jordan Ranch, Riverstone, Sienna and Veranda. The communities are among 13 included on the tour, Johnson Development said. In all, more than 120 model homes will be showcased during the

Model homes will be available for viewing during the “Best of the Burbs” home tour. (Contributed photo) two-month event according to a news release from the real estate development firm. Homes will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays.

“Normally, our annual home tour is one month long,” said Christen Johnson, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Johnson Development. “But with the intense interest in new homes and the desire to accommodate social distancing, we’re stretching out the tour to two months to allow everyone who wants to tour a model home and meet with a sales representative the opportunity to do so safely.” In addition to touring model homes filled with the latest design trends, eventgoers can also register to receive a scratch-off ticket for the chance to win $100,000. Tour maps and event details can be downloaded at www.houstonhometour.com, while those preferring to do the tour virtually can do so at the same site. For more information on Johnson Development, visit the company’s website at johnsondevelopment.com

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FOCUS We all hope for long, healthy lives. But there’s a serious “side effect” of longevity – the possibility of outliving our money. How can you help prevent this? It’s useful to know the seriousness of the threat. Consider this: About 41% of all U.S. homes in which the head of the household is between 35 and 64 are projected to run short of money in retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. While this statistic indicates a cause for concern, it certainly doesn’t mean that you are necessarily headed for trouble – because there’s a lot you can do to help build and manage enough resources to last a lifetime. Here are a few suggestions: • Consider your estimated longevity. On average, a 65-year-old man can expect to live another 17 years, while a 65-year-old woman can anticipate about 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Of course, you’ll want to take into account your health and family history of longevity to arrive at a reasonable estimate. You can then use this figure to help determine how much money you’ll eventually need. To play it safe, you might even want to try to build an income stream that can last beyond your estimated lifespan, possibly up to age 90. • Don’t overlook health care costs. When budgeting for retirement, allow enough for your health care expenses, which can be considerable. Even with Medicare, you can expect to spend anywhere from $4,500 to $6,500 per year, per person, for traditional

Will your money last as long as you do? medical costs. Also, you may want to prepare for two to three years of longterm care expenses, which currently range from about $50,000 per year for home health care to over $100,000 per year for a private room in a nursing home. • Keep building assets for retirement. While you’re working, constantly try to put away as much money as possible for your retirement years. Each year your salary goes up, increase your contributions to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. You may also want to contribute to an IRA, depending on your goals. And within your retirement savings, make sure you devote a reasonable percentage of your investment dollars to growth-oriented vehicles that align with your goals and risk tolerance. • Seek out sources of guaranteed income. As a retiree, you will receive Social Security benefits – and the longer you wait before claiming them, the bigger your monthly checks will be. But

you might also consider investments that can provide a source of income you can’t outlive, such as annuities. • Revisit your strategy before you retire. As you near retirement, you may want to review your investment strategy, possibly adjusting your risk level so that your portfolio would be somewhat less susceptible to market volatility. This is also a good time to review your spending needs in retirement. • Maintain a reasonable withdrawal rate. Once you are retired, you’ll likely need to start withdrawing from your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts. To avoid taking out too much money too early in your retirement, you’ll need to set a reasonable, sustainable withdrawal rate based on your assets, age and retirement lifestyle. A financial advisor can help you determine an appropriate rate. It will take dedication and determination to help ensure your money doesn’t run out during your lifetime. But you’d probably agree that it’s well worth the effort.

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New child care center opening this summer By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com A new child care center for toddlers is coming to Fort Bend County later this year. Owner and founder Shanell Thibodeaux said Shanell’s Playhouse plans to open in June at 18722 University Blvd. Thibodeaux said the center will primarily be geared toward the care of toddlers from 2-5 years old. The center was originally scheduled to open last November, according to Thibodeaux, but permitting issues pushed it back. Among the amenities available to kids will be a “one-of-a-kind” indoor playhouse for them

to build, learn and create, according to the center’s website, as well as a kinetic sandpit for them to play in. Shanell’s Playhouse will offer full-time academic programs and

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CAVA opens doors in Sugar Land By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Another unique restaurant is now offering its cuisine in Fort Bend County. CAVA, a new Mediterranean restaurant, opened its doors at 2260 Lone Star Dr. in Sugar Land on March 25, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. The Sugar Land restaurant is the company’s 29th location in Texas and its third Greater Houston location, joining existing stores in Katy and the Houston Heights, according to its website. Diners can build their own meal, according to the restaurant’s website. After choosing a base such as vegetables, a pita, or rightrice, customers can choose up to three from a variety of dips and spreads such as hummus, harissa and crazy feta. From there, they can choose a protein such as spicy lamb meatballs, harissa honey chicken and more. To finish, customers can then top off their meal with their favorite condiments and dressings. CAVA is open from 10:45 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

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When Husein Hadi was in elementary school, he had Mattress Mack come speak to his class about his journey and hardships prior to starting Gallery Furniture. Whatever the message was, it resonated with Husein loud and clear. He said that, along with other experiences, made him realize the important of giving back and sharing his own experiences with younger generations. It inspired his passion for public service, he said, and continues to drive him to this day – both in his personal life, and in his professional life with the Hadi Law Firm, which he opened in 2011. Born and raised in Alief, Hadi graduated from Texas Southern University and got his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. “I grew up without the most resources in life – the best resource we had was individuals who provided guidance for us,” he said. “…I just always knew that

you should go back and give back – go and express your experiences and values. Some might not like it, some might appreciate it, and for some it might change their life.” That life-changing guidance is something Hadi hopes to further effect as Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3 in Fort Bend County. Hadi is competing in a runoff election for the spot that takes place on May 24. He wants to be a different type of role model if elected to the position, much like the ones he had growing up. Since starting his law firm in 2011, he said he has sponsored and taken part in numerous public events at schools around the area, for that purpose. “You see the parent role model your entire life, and you become used to that. And you know what the teacher’s going to tell you, you know what the parent is going to tell you,” he said. “But when you hear from someone that you’re not familiar with – but can relate to – I feel like that’s when people can start growing from that type of experience.” And Hadi believes he is someone constituents can relate to, making him someone they can trust to hear them out April 2022 H The Fort Bend Business Journal

while on the bench. He said his family went through bankruptcy more than a decade ago, and nearly lost a lot of what they worked for. Knowing that side of it, he said, helps him better understand the plights of what those showing up in his JP court are enduring. Further, Hadi said he experienced issues in the JP system growing up. As an attorney, he has tried cases with the JP court representing tenants and landlords, homeowners who are in contract disputes, and car crashes. The Hadi Law Firm has taken more than 200 cases to trial, and he said he has filed almost 1,500 lawsuits nationwide. “If you’re going to elect someone to sit there and judge you, it has to be someone who can relate in all aspects – not just on the judicial side, but on the personal side also… Once I became a lawyer God blessed me, but I still went through that hardship,” he said. “When people come to us in that courtroom with a hardship, I promise that I’ll be more compassionate and understanding. I won’t judge you – you’ll be innocent until proven guilty in my courtroom.” Through it all, Hadi believes there needs to be some change effected. Among

some notable changes he would like to make if elected would be an educational program where he speaks to students, as well as reaching out to local businesses about hosting job fairs at the courthouse. He would also like to work towards instituting a night court for families and constituents who might be unable to make it during the day, and create a social media channel that streams cases to increase both comfort and transparency in the JP court processes. “There has to be a better way the JP court can perform in the community. That’s the court that has to directly affect the community and make it better,” he said of the court for Precinct 3, which has about 200,000 people. “Everything we do affects that small population of individuals. And if they can’t feel comfortable coming there, then where can they feel comfortable?” Maintaining a practice, he said, positions him to be able to manage a heavy caseload and docket that would come with being Justice of the Peace and to manage multiple staff members who focus on different aspects of the courthouse process. He is licensed with the eastern, western, and southern court districts of Texas as well as the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court

On the personal side, he was born and raised in the area, which he believes gives him the ability to best understand what its people need. “I’ve devoted my life to the practice of law as well as maintaining a strong family and social relationships with friends,” he said. “We should focus on electing individuals that are well-rounded and qualified, because we’re presenting serious issues. The person we elect should be able to experience the process of the outcome of those issues.” Further, it would just be another way to give back to his community. Hadi has participated in the Houston-Harris County Hospital District’s Medical Fun Run, and given out scholarships at Rice University as well as University of Houston and Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Through his law firm, he gives out school supplies and backpacks every year, and hundreds of toys every Christmas. Serving as judge, he said, would simply allow him to do good on a larger scale while continuing to serve his community. “Hopefully, become judge will allow me to support all of these communities both professionally through the law firm and publically through the position as Justice of the Peace,” he said.

Hadi has donated time to numerous charity events such as holiday food drives. (Contributed photo)

For more information on Hadi and his campaign, visit his campaign website at hadiforjudge.com or follow his campaign on Twitter and Facebook. Community members can also call 888-423-4573 or email hadi@hadiforjudge.com.

Husein Hadi greets a constituent during an event. (Contributed photo)

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PetBar Boutique opening new store in Sugar Land By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Local dog owners have a new spot for their furry friends to get pampered. According to a Facebook message from the company, PetBar Boutique was slated to open on April 4 at 4720 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land. According to its website, the Dallas-based franchise now has 25 locations in Texas and more than 30 locations across the country. The upscale dog wash, groomer, and boutique offers self-service washing complete with aprons, towels, brushes, cologne, ear cleaner, toothbrushes, and more for dog owners who want to do it themselves, as well as a full-service wash by a member of the PetBar team, according to the store’s website. PetBar also has full-service grooming available, and offers a pet taxi service for owners who need

PetBar Boutique will offer full-service washes and grooming, among other services in Sugar Land. (Photo from Facebook) help getting their pooch to the store. For more information, such as pricing, community members can follow them on social

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A new Mexican restaurant boasting made-from-scratch items is on its way to Sugar Land. Ori’Zabas Mexican Scratch Grill is planning to open a local restaurant at 13513 University Blvd. this spring. Spokesperson Reanne Shea said the restaurant is hoping to open its doors at the end of April. When opened, it will be the Las Vegas-based grill’s first location in Texas and its fifth store overall. The restaurant’s website says Ori’Zabas offers burritos, bowls, nachos and more in the customer’s choice of protein such as

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Texana opens new café and Fulshear campus By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com An area nonprofit opened the doors to its newest center and training center in Fort Bend County early last month. On March 11, the Texana Center hosted the grand opening of its new Texana Café and Fulshear campus at 7440 FM 359. The Texana Café is a retail-training center with the goal to “make and serve exceptional food while supporting meaningful employment for individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities,” according to a news release from the organization. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Along with the café, there are two programs providing services in the back half of the building. One is the third location of Texana’s Children Center for Autism, where one-on-one applied behavior analysis treatment is provided to children up to age 8. The other is the new Center for Advancement, which is geared to prepare teens and adults for life after high school.

The Texana Center opened a new cafe and Fulshear campus in early March. (Contributed photo) “The Fulshear campus and the Texana Cafe is a new chapter for Texana that will allow for us to explore even more possibilities to unlock the potential of the

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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 35 years since 1986. We provide residential 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 home delivered to 10,500 homes in Sugar Land and Missouri City , 500 copies to businesses in Fort Bend, and online for readers at no charge. 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!

CHIROPRACTOR Sugar Land Health Center 281-980-1050 167 Citadel Way Suite 500 Sugar Land, TX 77478

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. You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.”

Agent Tracy Walker ChFC, CLU, CASL, CPCU State Farm Insurance 281-265-0711

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Tracy Walker opened her agency in 1999 and has been giving to her community ever since. Tracy and her team received the Chairman’s Circle award in 2021, recognizing their agency as one of the top 3% within State Farm. Their experience and wisdom will help you with your personal and business insurance protection to create a customized plan for you. They are conveniently located at 15510 Lexington Blvd. Ste. P Sugar Land, TX 77478

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 10:004:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

MACHINE TOOLS Schofield Company 281-217-4799 The Schofield Company, has been in business since 1980, in Fort Bend County, specializing in American Made Machine Tools. Primary products are Wellsaw metal cutting bandsaws, made in the Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1926. Also McEnglevan, (Mifco), melting furnaces made in Danville, Illinois, for melting non-ferrous metals such as Brass, Bronze, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver. Used primarily in college art departments to make sculptures from wax art work. Contact Mike Schofield for further details.

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 we meet at Rudy’s BBQ in Richmond, TX. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does CONTINUES

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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 jsazma@fortbendstar.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.

PEST CONTROL Integrated Pest Management, Inc. 281-341-1761 1118E. Highway 90A Richmond, TX 77406

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: 281-4943227, 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`

RESTAURANTS AKI Steak and Sushi 281-565-1110 www.akisteakandsushi.com 510 Highway 6, Suite #180 King’s BBQ 832-532-7816 Kingsbbqcatering.net 9920 Hwy 90A Suite # D- 120 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill 281-240-3060 LasHaciendasGrill.com 12821 Southwest Freeway Stafford, TX 77477

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Julius Metals 281-499-6400 www.juliusmetals.com 3018 5th St., Stafford, TX 77477 Julius Metals has been FT. BEND COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 31 years. As a proud and responsible member of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money!

VETERINARIAN Sugar Creek Animal Clinic 281-242-9070 www.sugarcreekanimalclinic.com 14015 S.W. Freeway, Bldg. 2 Sugar Land, TX 77478

VIDEO SERVICES Star Digital Studios 713-823-1145 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! April 2022 H The Fort Bend Business Journal

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