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Police: Area man killed wife, son before killing himself By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Police say a Sugar Land man fatally shot his wife and son inside their home, and then drove to San Marcos and assaulted his daughter, before killing himself earlier this week.

Sugar Land Police Department spokesperson Doug Adolph said SLPD is approaching the incident as a murder-suicide after Richard Logan, the CEO of Stafford-based nonprofit Attack Poverty, was found dead of a gunshot wound in Guadalupe County early Feb. 11. His

wife, Diana, and 11-yearold son were found dead inside the family’s Sugar Land home later that day. According to Adolph, local police received a call from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office indicating it had found a man, identified as Richard Logan, dead from an

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Art market returning to Fulshear community By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Those with an eye for culture and the arts are in for a treat later this month when an interactive art market returns to Fort Bend County. On Saturday, Feb. 29, artists and enthusiasts from around the Houston region will gather at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a day organizers say is devoted to creativity and exploration. Paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and other items created by

artists and artisans from the First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights and the Market at Sawyer Yards will be on display at the Cross Creek Welcome Center, located at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln., for the community to enjoy as they stroll through the neighborhood. Mitch Cohen, founder and coordinator of both the First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards, said the free, public event in Fulshear is dedicated to showcasing the original thoughts and brushstrokes of artists from around the Houston

area. “No reproduced or manufactured pieces are allowed,” Cohen said in a news release. “All of the art — from paintings and sculptures to photography, jewelry and handcrafted items — exhibited at Cross Creek Ranch are original creations.” A similar event was held at the same venue in Fulshear last October. Cohen said there were about 1,100 people in attendance. Beyond the showcased pieces, there will be additional activities available

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A man and young boy check out an attraction at October's art market in Fulshear. (Photo by Stephanie Cheney)

Missouri City cancer survivor receives special treatment from Olson By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, left, laughs with Kaylee Tolleson on Monday at Sugar Land City Hall. Tolleson, of Missouri City, is a cancer survivor. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

Kaylee Tolleson’s life changed last year when, at 9 years old, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The young Missouri City resident’s subsequent recovery and inspiring story has brought her widespread recognition, which continued this week with a special surprise. On Monday morning, Tolleson and her parents met with U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, who represents them in Congressional District 22, for what they thought was simply a meet-andgreet. The aspiring figure

skater figured she was there to see the skates of Olympic gold medalist and former Sugar Land resident Tara Lipinski, which are displayed in the lobby of Sugar Land City Hall. Right on cue, however, Olson surprised Tolleson by also presenting her with several gifts. Along with a softball that’s been on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, he brought out a framed poster and copy of his speech on the House floor last month about Tolleson’s bout with cancer – immediately eliciting a gasp from the shocked Tolleson. “It means a lot, and getting things that were on

the floor of the U.S. House is pretty awesome and cool,” she said. Olson said Monday’s proceedings were his way of ensuring Tolleson never forgets her fight. “You were beautiful then, and you’re beautiful now. Nothing has changed,” he told her. “…These are just things for her to remember how special she is and what an amazing story she is.” Many might know that story by now. In March 2019, Tolleson went to the doctor after about three months of severe lower abdominal pain. Following a CT scan, ultrasound and other

tests, startling news was delivered. Tolleson had a 10-centimeter malignant tumor on her right ovary. The diagnosis was rare for a child that young. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ovarian cancer strikes 0.3 out of every 100,000 females age 5-9. Such a diagnosis, Olson said, might have sucked the spirit out of many children – but not Tolleson. “When she found out, she didn’t feel sorry for herself and didn’t get down – she fought through it,” he

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Kiddie Academy to host STEM workshops From Staff Reports

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care invites local families to participate in indoor STEM Adventures events hosted by their locations in Aliana and Rosenberg on Feb. 22-23. The event at the Aliana campus, located at 11107 Binion Ln., is scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 22. Kiddie Academy of Rosenberg, located at 636 Benton Rd.,

will host the Feb. 23 event at 2 p.m. The camps are free community events designed to introduce kids of all ages and their families to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education through various hands-on activities. This year kids can design their own superhero vehicle, melt an ice mountain and build skyscrapers out of marshmallows, index cards and more.

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Activities will be based on two themes that combine STEM elements in interactive projects that attempt to foster learning through play. “We want our local families to see for themselves all the ways in which Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials curriculum taps into children’s natural sense of wonder and discovery as they explore the laws that govern the world around them,” Kiddie Academies’ Chief

Academic Officer Richard Peterson said in a statement. Those interested in the Aliana event can call Glenda Gonzales at 832-944-6751 or email aliana@kiddieacademy.net. For the Rosenberg event, call Destinee Patterson at 832-945-2404 or email rosenberg@k iddieacademy.net. To register, visit kiddieacademy.com.

Sugar Land hosting public meeting for hazard mitigation plan From Staff Reports

The public is invited to attend a risk assessment workshop for an update to the city of Sugar Land’s hazard mitigation plan from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Cane Room

at Sugar Land City Hall, located at 2700 Town Center Blvd. North. According to the city, the goal of the plan is to minimize or eliminate long-term risks to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. The

assessment will guide activities proposed in the hazard mitigation plan. "This project identifies hazards and their occurrence within our area; compares risks of exposure to an established inventory of assets; and provides an estimate of potential human and economic losses based on the vulnerability of

people, buildings and infrastructure," Sugar Land Assistant Fire Chief Pat Hughes said in a statement. "It's our goal to ensure Sugar Land remains safer than ever before." Those unable to attend the workshop may watch the meeting on Channel 16 if they live in Sugar Land and subscribe

to Comcast. The meeting will also be livestreamed to the city's website at sugarlandtx.gov and reposted at sugarlandtx.gov/HMP after the meeting. For more information, visit sugarlandtx.gov/ HMP. Residents can also email comments and questions about the plan to Chrissie.Angeletti@ tetratech.com.

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Rosenberg Animal Control & Shelter was honored Feb. 13 by the No Kill Advocacy Center and the Saving 90 Organization for achieving more than a 90 percent live release rate average over the last year, one of

only six community shelters in Texas to receive the distinction. According to the shelter, this past January marked its 12th consecutive month of obtaining an overall live release rate above 90 percent. The center reported a placement rate of 97 percent for dogs and 90 percent for cats, while the shelter said

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Get ready for more bike-shared lanes on roads For about 20-30 years now, cities throughout the U.S. have been into bicycle infrastructure. Sugar Land is no exception with its impressive hike and bike trails. And for a while now, the city has been working on the expansion of bike network improvement projects. In fact, it wasn’t that long ago that we began seeing dedicated bike lanes stripped with white paint in our neighborhoods. Some of them also did away with the extra lane on signature boulevards. I think those

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an unspoken appreciation for ridership safety on the streets. Locally, it looks like we may be heading toward bike transportation as a viable mobility option. But biking through the city may scare some people - both bikers and motorists alike. It’s important to be aware of something basic about biking on the streets – in other words, the rules of the road. All bicyclists must operate under Texas motor vehicle laws on public roadways. The operator

Mo City surveying citizen satisfaction By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Missouri City residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard regarding the future of their community. Beginning last week, residents age 18 and older were mailed the city’s 2020 Citizen Satisfaction Survey as Missouri City aims to continue growing while staying in tune with resident concerns. The city’s biennial survey will compile resident feedback on Missouri City’s programs and services, such as residential and commercial development, public safety, mobility, disaster management response, flood control, animal services, financial management and recreational programs.

Residents can complete the survey online or through the mail. Survey findings will be submitted to the city in April and presented to the public in May, according to the city. “This is an … initiative that helps staff identify what we are doing well, opportunities for improvements and business plan and budget priorities,” City Manager Anthony Snipes said in a statement. “We value citizen engagement and have utilized previous survey results to make important long-range planning and investment decisions.” According to the city, the 2018 survey of 413 households showed roughly 86 percent of the residents indicated Missouri City is an “excellent” or “good” place to live based on quality of life – about 16 percent

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has the same rights and responsibilities as a motorist. On top of those laws, other places such as colleges and universities can have their own set of bicycle regulations. Sugar Land’s bicycle project implementation is directed by a master plan that gets its input from its residents. So concerns about safety, no doubt, will continue to be addressed not only from the standpoint of bicyclists, but also pedestrians and motorists. Awarded with several

fittest-city-in-Texas titles, Sugar Land is still one of the most affluent and fastestgrowing cities in the U.S. and the fitness part is supported by available options that include the promotion of healthy lifestyles, including bicycling. And because the bike network is being expanded, biking as a viable mode of transportation within the city may also be getting a more watchful and methodical look for impacting the city’s top priority: mobility. A shift in approach from

moving vehicles to moving people on the part of the city has already been announced. So, there may be more road-sharing options in the making. So if you’re interested, stay informed and active. It’s important to voice your view of changes to the existing infrastructure, where it’s weak and where the most optional connections and changes could be made and have the best impact. Could this be a good time to put a new bike on your birthday wish list?

★ MARKET, FROM PAGE 1 for those of all ages. Attendees can create their own canvases under the tutelage of artists from Art Fiesta, a mobile painting party studio. Homebuilder Newmark Homes, which will have 22 model homes open for touring, also will host an interactive chalk artist who will work with younger children to create a drawing. There will be a face painter and balloon artist as well. Fulshear-based Italian Maid Café will offer wine and beer for sale at the event, while those in need of additional sustenance can take advantage of the presence of several food trucks, including local favorite Pak Man. “The Cross Creek Ranch Art Market is a unique venue for bringing artists and art lovers together,” Cross Creek Ranch General Manager Rob Bamford said in a news release. “People will have an opportunity to not just buy art but to hear the story behind a particular piece’s creation. It’s very exciting.” For more information on the Cross Creek Ranch art market, visit the event page at crosscreektexas. com/artmarket.

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Mr. Michael James Hall, age 78, passed peacefully at home on Monday, February 3, 2020. Born on August 24, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan; Mike lived in Holly, MI, before settling in Sugar Land, TX. He worked at Texas Precision Metalcraft as a Production Control Supervisor until retiring in 2008. He was an avid Astros and Texan fan, coin and baseball collector, a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Becky Hall; daughter and family, Michelle and John Senna and grandson, Jordan Hall; Sisters, Janice Kietzmann (Florida) and Jill Hall (Michigan); Brother, Bill Hall (Florida);

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Marilyn Marcis Panozzo of Sugar Land, Texas, was born April 6, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there until moving to Sugar Land, Texas in 1972, where she departed this life peacefully on February 7, 2020, amongst her husband of 58 years. In addition to her devoted husband, Joseph Anthony, she is survived by her children, Joey Panozzo and wife Lisa, Cheryl Panozzo, and Beth Panozzo Howard and husband Mike, and their children, Amanda, Emily, Keegan, Joel, Abby Liz and Lainey; and her sister, Nancy Marcis. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milo and Julia Marcis, and sister, Dolores Keller. Above all, Marilyn was an incredible wife, mother, and grandparent and was blessed to have many wonderful friends during her long life. Having graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1960 with a degree in Home Economics, Marilyn worked for the Northern Illinois Gas Company presenting

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cooking shows to demonstrate the use of gas appliances. Marilyn married her college sweetheart, Joe, in 1961. They moved to Texas with their three young children, and experienced an active life. Their membership at Sugar Creek Country Club enabled Marilyn to serve in many capacities, holding offices in the Golf Association and Women’s Club. She was an avid reader and cherished member of her neighborhood book club for 45 years. Marilyn also enjoyed playing Mahjong, swimming, and biking, as well as golfing.

Marilyn’s Catholic faith was strengthened by her long membership in Theresians International and for being a steadfast believer in Jesus Christ and her love for God. Written words cannot do justice for her life, so we invite you to join us for a Celebration of Life Mass at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479, on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to: Fr. Cedric Ministries, Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Road, Houston, TX 77024 (www. frcedric.org) (713) 464-4932 or to Theresians International (www. theresians.org). Condolence messages may be written for the Panozzo family at www. garmanycarden.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.

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Ridge Point’s Kennett earns two medals at state meet By Landan Kuhlmann

Ridge Point's Bobbi Kennett holds up the bronze medal she received in the 100-yard freestyle event at the UIL state swimming and diving meet Saturday in Austin. It was one of two medals won by Kennett, who placed second in the 100 breaststroke. (Photo from FBISD Athletics)

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It was a time of reckoning and growing for Fort Bend ISD swimmers last weekend as the district sent nine individual athletes and four relay teams to the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin for the UIL Class 6A state swimming and diving meet. Even though no swimmer was able to bring home state championship, there were still many strong performances from area competitors, led by Ridge Point senior Bobbi Kennett. She earned two medals and set a new personal and school record in her signature event. Kennett, taking part in her third consecutive state meet, competed in the 100-yard freestyle finals for the third straight year. Following a 12th-place finish two seasons ago and a fourth-place finish in 2019, she reached the podium on Saturday, finishing third

with a final time of 50.11 seconds – besting her previous mark of 50.70 at last year’s state meet. The Texas A&M commit also made her state debut in the 100 breaststroke, narrowly missing out on her first state title. After posting the best preliminary time of 1:01.63, Kennett swam a final time of 1:01.72 – finishing in second place and just .24 seconds behind fellow A&M signee Alaya Smith of Rockwall. Elsewhere around the district, Clements had multiple relay teams with strong showings in Austin involving a young quartet that looks to have a bright

Area teams advance in girls basketball playoffs By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

It was a banner start to the postseason for Fort Bend County’s girls basketball teams Monday as all teams in action lived to play another round. Dulles and Bush each took down District 19-6A foes to advance in Class 6A playoffs, while Hightower continued its quest for a long-awaited state championship in Class 5A. Making their third playoff appearance in four seasons under head coach Jay Simon, the Dulles Lady Vikings advanced to the 6A area round for the second straight year with a 47-43 victory over Katy Cinco Ranch at the Merrell Center in Katy. It was the sixth consecutive victory for Dulles (22-9), the District 20-6A runner-up that has lost just once in 2020. After trailing 33-30 entering the final quarter, Dulles reeled off a 12-0 run to begin the period before holding off a late Lady Cougar rally.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS UTILITIES SECURITY PHASE III The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Utilities Security Phase III CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA 1101 LOCATION OF WORK: City of Sugar Land SWTP and various WTP, EST and WWTPs (22 locations in total) Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following office and location with payment of $125 to Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., 750 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite 650, Houston, TX 77024, in the office of the Project Engineer: Sean Goodwin, P.E. Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Sugar Land Surface Water Treatment Plant Conference Room, 14601 Voss Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77498. Questions regarding this bid must be received on or before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Please contact: Sean Goodwin, sean. goodwin@hatch.com. The City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE The public is invited to attend a Risk Assessment workshop for an update to the city’s Hazard Mitigation Plan on February 26, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., in the Cane Room at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North. The goal of the plan is to minimize or eliminate long-term risks to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. The assessment will guide activities proposed in the Hazard Mitigation Plan. “This project identifies hazards and their occurrence within our area; compares risks of exposure to an established inventory of assets; and provides an estimate of potential human and economic losses based on the vulnerability of people, buildings and infrastructure,” said Assistant Fire Chief Pat Hughes. “It’s our goal to ensure Sugar Land remains safer than ever before.” The purpose of the workshop is to share results of the assessment performed by the city’s project consultant and solicit information from the general public. Those unable to attend the workshop may watch the meeting on Channel 16 if they live in Sugar Land and subtscribe to Comcast. The meeting will also be livestreamed to the city’s website at www. sugarlandtx.gov and reposted at www.sugarlandtx.gov/HMP after the meeting. For more information, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/HMP. Comments and questions may be emailed to Chrissie.Angeletti@tetratech.com.

NOTICE OF BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING. The City of Sugar Land (“City”) Building Standards Commission (“BSC”) has deemed the residential property located at 303 Brooks Street, Sugar Land, Texas 77498 a dangerous building under the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article XII, Sec. 3-190 (“Code”). The BSC ordered that the property be repaired in order to comply with the Code.

NOTICE OF BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING. The City of Sugar Land (“City”) Building Standards Commission (“BSC”) has deemed the residential property located at 214 Avenue H, Sugar Land, Texas 77498 a dangerous building under the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article XII, Sec. 3-190 (“Code”). The BSC ordered that the property be repaired in order to comply with the Code.

A hearing of the Building Standards Commission has been scheduled for March 11, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. N., Sugar Land, Texas 77479, to determine compliance with the Order. During the hearing, the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee must submit proof of the scope of work completed to bring the property into compliance with the Order. The BSC will review information and make a final determination regarding actions to be taken by the owner, lienholder or mortgagee to bring the property into compliance with the Code.

Inquiries or comments regarding this matter may be submitted online at www.sugarlandtx.gov/publichearingcomment or by contacting the City of Sugar Land Building Safety Department at 281-275-2270. The Building Safety Department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. N., Sugar Land, Texas.

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recognized young artists from across Texas during the School Art Program Awards Ceremony last earlier this week, including a local high school student. Clements High School sophomore Amaris Shi was recognized as winner of the 2020 Reserve Grand Champion Work of Art for the colored drawing piece entitled "Roped In." It's not the first time Shi has been recognized for artistic performance in colored drawing pieces,

having also been recognized during the 2019 Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo for the drawing entitled "The Chase." Over the course of the contest, about 200,000 students participated in the Rodeo’s School Art Program, from 101 public school districts and 53 private schools according to the HLSR. Teachers sent 3,417 pieces of artwork to NRG Center for preliminary judging, according to the HLSR. From there, judges selected 852 pieces of artwork to advance to the next round of judging, where 72 students were selected to participate in the School Art Auction on

March 15. Judges selected Class Champions and Reserve Class Champions in Colored Drawing, Mixed Medium, Monochromatic Drawing, Painting, 3D and for the elementary and junior high levels as well. The winning artwork will be on display in the Hayloft Gallery in the lobby of NRG Center for the duration of the 2020 rodeo. To learn more about the School Art Program and see the winning artwork, visit rodeohouston.com/ E duc at ion a l - Suppor t / School-Art-Program. For more coverage like this, follow @FortBendStar

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★ SURVIVOR, FROM PAGE 1 said. “She got to ring that bell, and now she’s cancer free.” A beaming Tolleson, who was declared cancer free in August, said Monday morning that her key to keeping the faith was simple. “(This journey) has been a long time, but it doesn’t really feel like it, because time just flies by,” she said. “Believing in yourself gets you further than not believing in yourself.” As part of her recovery, Tolleson first had surgery to remove the tumor and her ovary on April 1, according to a news release from Texas Children's Hospital. By that point, the cancer had spread to her abdominal wall and morphed into Stage 3 cancer, according to the hospital. Following the diagnosis, Tolleson underwent 12 weeks of chemotherapy. She was in the hospital for one week for treatment,

then at home for two weeks to recover -- a process during which she coped with severe nausea, according to Texas Children's Hospital. Throughout the ordeal, Tolleson’s spirit is what kept her own parents going in spite of their pervading worries. Normally the parents teach the children, but in this case, her mother, Kelly Tolleson, said the roles were reversed. “It’s completely amazing to see what she’s been through, how strong she’s been and how she’s kept us strong with her happy personality. When we saw her strong, it kept us strong without falling apart,” Kelly said. “It’s amazing to see how (Kaylee) is today. It’s been a very tough journey, but she’s a true inspiration. She inspires me.” Olson called Kaylee a “special young lady” with the heart of a champion. As a final gift, there was even a spot picked out in Sugar Land City Hall’s display case for her first gold

medal – right next to Lipinski’s skates. “Her spirit is amazing, and mom and dad did a great job raising this young lady to have that character and perseverance when she’s facing death and cancer,” Olson said. “It can mean, ‘I’m going to die.’ But she said, ‘I’m going to fight, and I’m going to win.’ That’s just a great Texas story.” What the young girl missed the most while battling cancer was the feeling of the ice beneath her skates. It’s been her passion since taking up the sport three years ago. “She got on the ice, she started skating without holding onto the rail, and there she went,” Kelly said with a laugh. “She said, ‘I love it, I want to go to classes,’ and she’s still going.” Indeed, she is. Whether that path takes Kaylee to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan or elsewhere, the youngster is free to pursue her dreams. “I won,” she said.

Kaylee Tolleson, right, created a sign for U.S. Rep. Pete Olson on Monday, while she was given a frame to hold space for future skating gold medals. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

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family’s Sugar Land residence. Logan was previously a pastor at River Pointe Church in Richmond before leaving to establish Attack Poverty. He and his family were longtime members of River Pointe Church, where a Logan family memorial service was held Monday.

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