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KP George has spent his whole life beating long odds. He’s now trying to make his mark and a difference in Fort Bend County while inspiring others that success is possible with hard work, faith and perseverance. “When your purpose is pure, God is going to open the door for you,” he said. “… I always believed God put us here for a purpose.” George now sits in a cushy office at 401 Jackson St. in Richmond after being elected last year as Fort Bend County Judge, but his journey to that seat has been far from easy. He grew up in the small South Indian village of Kakkodu that had no running water or electricity. Receiving an education meant George, now 55, and his six siblings must walk barefoot to the village's schoolhouse and do homework by the light of a lamp in the family’s straw hut.
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recently made two arrests in an 18-month-long investigation into stolen tractors and heavy equipment. Nelsin White, 33, of Needville and Erik Jackson, 32, of Rosenberg were arrested and charged with third-degree felony theft on Dec. 17. According to a news release from FBCSO, that’s when detectives allege the pair was attempt-
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But his humble roots never deterred George, the Star of the Year for his ground-breaking impact on the community, from pursuing big goals. He is a devout Christian who leaned on his
faith even as a boy. “I always had a desire to succeed and had God in my heart,” he said. George’s desire to live out the American Dream began coming to fruition when he moved to the United States in 1993 on a work visa. He moved to Fort Bend in 1999 and later served on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees for more than four years before being elected as the first minority county judge in 2018. He has made a home in Sugar Land with his wife, a math and science teacher at Drabek Elementary, and three kids. His son, Rohit, recently graduated from Hightower High School and is in medical school, while his oldest daughter, Helen, is a nurse and his youngest daughter, Sneha, is a senior at Elkins High School. All of that would not be possible, however, without the guidance of his father – a truck driver who George said always pushed him and his siblings to strive for something greater. “I will always have gratitude for my father, because a lot of people from that village never went out like us,” he said. “After (finishing school), you went into your family’s business, whatever that was. But my father always insisted we go to school. He wasn’t able to do it, but he wanted us to do it so we could have a better life.” A dream is born It didn’t matter that George, who remembered getting his first pair of slippers around fourth or fifth grade and then not having a second set of good clothes until 10th grade, didn’t have material means at the time.
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His father had a vision. “That’s the whole reason I’m sitting here right now. He always told me that education was something someone can never take away from you. Once you have it, it is yours,” George said. “He was always telling us, ‘If you don’t like it here, this is the way out.’ His vision for us made all the difference. Me and my siblings have reached various places largely because of that.” Once here, George made every effort to become en-
trenched in the Fort Bend community even before going into public service. He helped establish the Hightower High School Academies’ Booster Club in 2013 and served as its first president. He has also served in the Sugar Land Rotary Club, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and local Indo-American groups. However, he knew there was still more to be done. So in 2014, he made his first foray into public service
by running for the FBISD school board, inspired by a desire to engage the lessheard voices. “I thought representation for any community was extremely important,” George said. “A lot of these (minorities) keep it to themselves if they have an issue – but now people feel comfortable coming and talking to me. Previously, that connection was not there for them. I al-
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Mo City introduces assistant city manager From Staff Reports
In a recent announcement on its website, Missouri City said Glen Martel is “no stranger to tackling obstacles.” Community leaders hope his military experience will help continue Missouri City’s ascension in Fort Bend County. Missouri City recently hired Martel as its assistant city manager in July and officially introduced him earlier this month. He brings 35 years of experience in the Nevada Air National Guard and the United States Air Force. “We are very grateful to have Glen Martel join our staff,” city manager Anthony Snipes said in a statement released by the city. “His experience and
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quire heightened attention. Martel said one project stands out above the rest – the expansion of the Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant. “We’re about halfway through that right now, so at the end of that, we’re going to have all the water we need,” Martel said in a news release. “I have been involved with projects like this in the past so the projects themselves are not new, although some of the methods are a little bit different.” Martel said adding fresh eyes to not only a project of this magnitude, but also for growth in general, can prove to be a big benefit as the city continues to build out. Martel also serves as Brigadier General and Chief of Staff in the National Guard, and he is responsible
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Fort Bend has more stories to tell in 2020 I’ve historically been poor at keeping New Year’s resolutions on a personal level, and I’m sure that applies to more of the population than is willing to admit it. That’s understandable since life has no use or regard for even our best-laid plans. So this year, I’m trying something a bit different. I absolutely still have some personal goals, such as putting a renewed focus on my faith or to improve my diet to become a healthier version of myself. But I’d also like to make a pledge to you – the residents of Fort Bend County – to continue telling great stories about things that impact the people in our communities and improve our product so that it better represents the people of this county. Over the last eight months or so, I’d like to think I’ve become fairly well-versed in the goings on around Fort Bend County as the burgeoning
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area continues to evolve. Since moving from North Houston down to Fort Bend, we’ve covered just about everything under the sun. From hard-hitting topics such as the Sugar Land 95 saga, which grew many legs seemingly before I’d even gotten my Star desk organized, to the Marshall Buffalos’ run to Class 5A Division II state football championship game to everything in between, it’s been quite the journey this year. But I know there is much yet to be told about this wonderful place, and I can’t wait to dive in even deeper when the calendar
flips to 2020. Fort Bend’s strength is in its people. It’s a cultural melting pot that is constantly evolving in both thought and action. The area is brimming with seemingly endless customs, traditions and mindsets. Virtually no two places or people are alike, yet you wouldn’t know it by the way they interact with each other on a daily basis. They co-exist in a way that, in my opinion, the rest of the country should take note of and follow their example. Each day, I see something so incredibly beautiful while at the area’s various community events as those from different creeds, faiths and cultures operate as one. That said, each culture present – and there are many of them in Fort Bend – still deserves their day in the light, because each can bring something great to the table. Since taking over day-to-day operations at the Star, myself
and our editor, Adam Zuvanich, have done our best to chronicle every corner of the county. And as we enter the New Year, there are already some great storylines on tap that we’ll be following closely. This year, we’ve told stories of Sugar Land’s International Arts Festival this past March to the origins of an All-Faiths Thanksgiving service that now happens each year at one of the county’s hundreds of institutions of faith. There have been developments such as The Grid in Stafford, which opened late in 2019, that will surely continue to drive discussion and further development in the area next year. Looking ahead to next year, there are already several issues to keep an eye on. For starters, though the Sugar Land 95 have been reburied on the property of Fort Bend ISD, I have a gut feeling the fight over
justice for those 95 individuals is not over. Another story that has our attention is the fate of the “Citgo 6” – oil and gas executives who have been detained in Venezuela for more than two years – as four of them have ties to Fort Bend County. U.S. Rep. Pete Olson has continued to call for their release, so that will be an intriguing storyline to follow. On a political front, there are several storylines to keep an eye on in 2020 as potential red-to-blue shifts abound. As of this writing, three Democrats and 18 Republicans have filed for the March primaries to replace the retiring Olson, a Republican, in District 22. District 28 in the Texas House of Representatives will also be up for grabs in the first few weeks of 2020 as Republican Gary Gates and Democrat Eliz Markowitz face off in a Jan. 28 runoff to see who will serve the remainder
Area medical practice hires new physicians From Staff Reports
OakBend Medical Group recently announced the addition of Dr. Titus Venyah and Dr. Harry Wong, both family physicians, to the practice in Richmond. A native Houstonian, Wong earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas and a master’s degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
★ SUSPECTS, FROM PAGE 1 ing to take stolen property out of the county. Police say the investigation has led to the recovery of some of the stolen property, and items have been subsequently returned to their owners. The two suspects and others are allegedly responsible for more than $350,000 worth of stolen equipment within southwest and central regions of Texas, according to the FBCSO. Over the last 18 months, numerous tractors and heavy equipment have been stolen in Fort Bend County and surrounding counties, with much of it discovered to have been sold by members of a theft ring to unsuspecting buyers, according to police. Jackson and White are in the Fort Bend County jail on $150,000 bond. At the time of their arrests, both suspects were out on bond for pending felony cases in neighboring counties. White was out on bond for a felony burglary of a habitation charge in Jackson County, while Jackson was out on bond for a felony theft charge in Austin County. Anyone who may have purchased equipment from either suspect is encouraged to contact Detective Hartfield at 281-341-4699.
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training in 2003 with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He has worked in primary care, hospital medicine, wound care, hospice/palliative care and geriatrics. Prior to medicine, Venyah earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology and worked in cardiac rehabilitation, exercise training and nutrition.
of John Zerwas’ term after he stepped down in August. I was flying by the seat of my pants at times this year as I attempted to grab hold of events impacting the communities served by The Star. And while I like to think I’m good at adapting, we inevitably missed some stories in the process. But I now feel better equipped than ever to tell your stories after spending the better part of a year in this slice of the county. Happy New Year, Fort Bend, and here’s to a 2020 that’s hopefully chock full of amazing stories and memories. If there’s a community fundraiser, political rally or another event happening you think will be of interest to or could have an impact on the Fort Bend community, don’t hesitate to let us know about it. We pledge to be there with bells on – or at least our press badges. That I can promise you.
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Your feet, especially your toes, are particularly susceptible to frost bite because, when exposed to extreme cold, the body reacts by moving blood away from extremities to keep the internal organs warm and functioning. Because they are the furthest away from your body cavity, toes and fingers are the first to be left less protected from the cold. This happens twice as fast in freezing water as it does in freezing air. Mild to moderate cases of frostbite present as numbness and redness on the surface of the skin that evolves into pain and sometimes blistering as the skin warms. If frostbite has affected all layers of the skin, the tissue will turn black and die. This usually requires amputation. P.S. Alcohol consumption dilates blood vessels, increasing the body’s loss of heat. Frost bite that occurs to feet and toes demands immediate attention to avoid a disastrous outcome. To get the care and treatment your feet deserve for any foot condition, call on a specialist in foot disorders. Four out of five adults suffer from some kind of foot problem, and many smartly choose to have their problems treated by a podiatrist. We offer complete foot care for all kinds of foot maladies at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. Please call 281-980-3668 for an appointment.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, in duplicate, on the original forms, signed by an officer of the company, will be received by Quail Valley Utility District, it’s offices Q.V.U.D. 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459, until 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 for the construction of: Re-Routing 8” Force Main from Quail Valley Lift Station No. 5 to Quail Valley Lift Station No. 1 Quail Valley Utility District, Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas Plans, specifications and necessary information may be obtained from Saliger Engineering Corporation by calling 830-263-1510 or email request to wsaliger@swbell.net, for a non-refundable deposit of $100 per set of plans and/ or specifications. Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid and must accompany each proposal. Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check must be made payable to: Quail Valley Utility District The successful bidder must furnish an insurance certificate, a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price within ten (10) days after receipt of the contract documents. Payment and performance bonds shall be issued from sureties with “A” rating from Best’s Key Rating Guide and who are authorized by the State Board of Insurance to do business in Texas and to issue said bonds. The bonds must be signed by an authorized representative of the surety and licensed by the State Board of Insurance. Quail Valley Utility District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to them or waiver all irregularities. Dated: December 2019 Quail Valley Utility District
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Missouri City council member picked for national committees From Staff Reports
2020 Community and Economic Development (CED) federal advocacy committee. The NLC is responsible for developing policy positions and leading NLC’s advocacy on issues
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statement released by the city. “Community and economic development have always been extremely important to me and they are issues I continue to advocate for. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues from across the country to ensure policymakers understand the issues that are important to us locally.” Boney was also elected as the regional director for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Region 11. The NBC-LEO is a network and caucus within NLC that represents the interests of African American local elected officials.
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(7) The structure or any part thereof has inadequate means of egress in case of fire or panic or insufficient stairways, elevators, or fire escapes. (8) The structure has two or more violations of any provisions of this Code or other applicable codes, or a single violation that poses an imminent threat to life or property; The Commission having found the structure to be unsafe finds that the structure may be feasibly repaired so that it is no longer in violation of the City’s Dangerous Structures Ordinance. The Board has ordered that the owner, mortgagee or lienholder shall repair the structure within sixty (60) days, in accordance with the schedule below: • Deadline: February 10, 2020
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Lady Panthers rise in 6A rankings Travis (15-2) dropped one spot to 16th in the 6A boys rankings. The team remains atop the 20-6A standings. The Panthers and Broncos, however, are close on their heels. Ridge Point (13-4) defeated Fulshear 78-70 on Dec. 20 and will open its district slate with a Jan. 3 game against
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After a brief ascension in early December, the Ridge Point Lady Panthers basketball team kept momentum going last week and received a boost in the Class 6A state rankings to show for it. The Lady Panthers (105) won their only game of the week, an 82-64 victory over District 20-6A foe Clements on Dec. 20. The win propelled the Lady Panthers to No. 17 in the 6A rankings released last Monday by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. They also sit alone atop the 20-6A standings. Hightower (17-2) went 2-
Kempner. Bush (13-8) rebounded from back-toback losses in the Fort Bend Tournament with a 64-60 victory Dec. 20 over Katy Mayde Creek. Hightower (15-4) held steady at No.5 in the 5A boys rankings following an 81-52 win against Lamar Consolidated last week.
The Ridge Point Lady Panthers have risen to 17th in the TABC rankings for Class 6A. (Photo from Twitter)
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undefeated in league play. On the boys’ side, it looks to be a three-team race in 20-6A between Travis, Ridge Point and Bush as the season reaches its midway point. Despite winning its lone matchup of the week Dec. 20 against George Ranch,
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The Texas High School Coaches Association recently released its all-state academic teams for football, volleyball and cross country, and area schools had 15 student-athletes recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Ridge Point led the way for area schools with six academic all-state selections, with Hightower following close behind at four selections. Stafford had three all-state academic selections for football, while Elkins had two earn cross country honors. In order to qualify for the all-state academic honors, students must be a senior player or athlete, student trainer or manager, “have good moral character” and possess a grade-point average of 92 or higher, according to the THSCA. Ridge Point center Troy Cavazos led the area’s football honorees as a firstteamer, while Hightower linebacker Emmanuel Ogunsanya garnered second-team honors. Ridge Point’s Carter Aycock, Clay Jones, Jack Wayne and Wade Jones also made the second team. Hightower’s Christian Hood, Jordyn Rosborough and Kobie Campbell, along with Ridge Point’s Will Pendergrass, received honorable mention. Stafford’s David Collins, Kaleb Roberts and Marcus Smith also garnered honorable mention. On the cross country team, Elkins’ Hannah Louis (first team) and Asha Abdullah (second team) were recognized.
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★ GEORGE, FROM PAGE 1 so had a couple of instances where I thought I was not fairly treated, so instead of complaining I decided to do something about it.” Even so, he faced an uphill battle and stiff odds as a relative political newcomer with a face unfamiliar to voters. But alas, he beat the odds again. “People looked at me funny,” George said. “But that was the best experience I’ve ever had, working with the kids and fighting for their needs.” Then last year, he decided to challenge 16-year incumbent Bob Hebert as county judge. George had little name recognition on the political front despite his service with FBISD, but once again refused to be denied. George overtook Hebert to become the first Democrat to serve as Fort Bend County Judge in more than two decades.
He also was the first IndianAmerican to be elected as Fort Bend County’s top boss. “Running is spending the money you don’t have, talking to people who don’t believe in you yet and having all these negative things. People laughed at me, but that’s why I always tell people you’ve got to believe in yourself,” he said. “You’ve always got to see there is always a possibility – and if you see it, go for it.” George is now in the best position to do what he believes is his prime purpose in life – serving others in an uncommon way. “The idea starts (in your head), but when it moves (to your heart) it becomes a passion and a purpose. I believed this was my purpose,” he said. “All of a sudden people feel like they have someone they can talk to. I didn’t know all that (when I ran), but I knew there was a purpose. My story has inspired a lot of people, and I
want it to do that.” Driven by compassion That sentiment has been another common thread linking all of George’s pursuits. He simply wants to improve the lives of others with the opportunity he’s been given by both his father and the people of Fort Bend County. “There’s a lot of stress, but I honestly believe God put me here for a purpose. I’m going to stand my ground and stay the course … my job is to take care of people,” he said. “When you’re surrounded by 10 feet of water, it doesn’t matter whether your county judge is a Republican or Democrat – you want someone coming to pick you up before the water rises. That’s my goal. “It’s been quite a journey, and I know it’s just beginning. Our purpose is to simply make a difference in people’s lives.” Since his tenure began,
the county has experienced flooding events such as Tropical Storm Imelda’s impacts. Residents voted on an $83 million flood bond, which passed with nearly 70 percent of the vote on Nov. 5. Mobility is also a major challenge as the county continues to grow, reaching nearly 800,000 people according to the most recent census. As such, George’s office has undertaken discussions with METRO for park-and-ride arrangements from Richmond and Rosenberg to the Medical Center, Galleria and downtown Houston. There will also be such a service running from Westpark Toll Road and Highway 99 coming into the county that will be running by the second quarter of next year. George has also conducted listening tours and service workshops in all four county precincts in efforts to make the office more accessible to residents. “We understand these is-
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sues exist, so we are working to make our citizens’ lives better. We want more people coming,” he said. “The county plays a major role in people’s lives, so we wanted to make sure our citizens understand us.” George also convened the first high-level Fort Bend meeting of the Consular Corps of Houston at the Ismaili Jamatkhana & Center in Sugar Land this past June and launched Fort Bend County’s first technology task force in August. There has been a human trafficking task force created in collaboration with U.S. Rep. Pete Olson and other agencies as well as two active-shooter classes held for the area’s faith institutions. George has also helped usher in an agreement with veterans organizations to serve the county’s veterans as well as a jail diversion program for those with mental health challenges. “There are so many ar-
eas in which we’re trying to make a difference,” he said. “We are making a sincere effort to reach out to (people).” In those rare times he is not on the clock, George likes to lift weights, play racquetball and walk the family’s two dogs on the trail behind their Sugar Land home. He even works with a close friend to provide assistance to children and families in his old village. It’s all part of his plan for giving back in the best way he knows how, and he said the first year at the top of Fort Bend County has been a life-changing experience. “We all are put onto this earth for a purpose. You’ve got to enjoy that life and have fun with it. A lot of times, I think we don’t identify our purpose,” he said. “I never thought this was going to be mine, but now I know that it is. Every day I will try to do something to make a difference, because it’s such an honor to be here.”
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