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The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees announced Friday that it will halt legal actions to relocate the 95 bodies found at a construction site and will negotiate to have Fort Bend County take over the cemetery. Re-burial of the skeletal remains – dubbed the Sugar Land 95 – has been debated ever since they were exhumed last summer following the accidental discovery of the cemetery last February during construction of the James Reese Career and Technical Center. Following several community meetings the school district and the City of Sugar Land reached an agreement that would allow the remains to be reinterred nearby at the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery. The district went to district court to begin proceedings to have the cemetery designation removed from the site so the remains could be relocated, but several community activists protested, saying they should remain where they were found. Fort Bend County Judge KP George, a former FBISD trustee, urged the county to get involved in the case. Following a unanimous vote of the commissioners court, George and the county attorney were authorized to negotiate with the
school district to turn the portion of the site containing the cemetery into a memorial park and cemetery. The FBISD trustees on Feb. 18 voted unanimously on a similar motion to negotiate with the county. The lawsuit, however, remained until FBISD Board President Jason Burdine announced last week that the lawsuit would be stopped. “We appreciate and welcome the county’s recent commitment to work with the district toward a solution that preserves the story and memory of those buried on this historic site,” he said in a statement. “In order to show our good faith and commitment to working toward a comprehensive solution, the district will halt all further court action while we explore all available options with the county. The district’s plan to build the portion of the building that is within the cemetery area has been cancelled.” The Sugar Land 95 are the remains of 95 victims of the state’s convict labor leasing program who were buried in an unmarked cemetery between 1879 and 1910. It was essentially a state-sanctioned form of slavery where blacks were arrested on minor offenses and trumped up charges and leased out by the prison system for hard labor. In this case, they presumably worked at sugar plantations for Imperial Sugar. Although activists are pleased that the school district and county
Items found during excavation of the Sugar Land 95 cemetery last summer are displayed at the cemetery site. The remains of the victims of the convict labor leasing program will remain in the cemetery following an agreement between the Fort Bend ISD and Fort Bend County. (Photo by Joe Southern)
are in negotiations, they still remain pessimistic that something could go wrong. Samuel Collins, who is on the board for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, served on the state board of review for the Texas Historical Commission, and is currently a commissioner with the Galveston County Historical Commission, said the district has halted but not stopped legal action. “They’ve suspended it during negotiations but if the negotiations fall through the lawsuit is still out there,” he said.
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He recommended that the district not try to raise money from the sale of the property to the county. “They should probably deed it for a dollar,” he said, noting that taxpayers are the ones who ultimately foot the bill. Reginald Moore, founder and president of the Convict Labor Leasing Project, was pleased with the announcement by the school district.
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Legislature told oil, gas continue to boom in West Texas By Richard Lee FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Recent discoveries of massive energy reserves in West Texas will only enhance the already booming energy industry in the state according to testimony offered before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development last Wednesday. As part of the first meeting of the session, newly named chair, Granbury Sen. Brian Birdwell, invited all three Railroad Commissioners to brief lawmakers on the status of the state’s oil and gas industries. Despite its name, the agency has nothing to do with rail in Texas but rather oversees the state’s largest industry, which accounts for almost a third of state gross product. That seems likely to continue, or even grow, following discovery of what the U.S. Geological Survey called the largest continuous oil and gas potential ever. “The good Lord has given the state of Texas in the last two years, the largest discovery of oil and gas in the history of the world,” said Commissioner Wayne Christian. The reserve found in the Wolfcamp Shale and Bone Spring Formation in West
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Valley Lodge Trail Ride Association members make their annual trek toward the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo last Wednesday as they head south on FM 359 toward a rest stop at Christ's Church Foster Creek. The church, located at the former Wild West promises, provided treats for the riders and their escorts. Children were also invited to meet the riders and pet the horses. (Photos by Joe Southern)
(Left) Shelley Richard of Sugar Land takes a cell phone photo of her daughter Ava, 4, petting a horse. (Above) Ashley Gage talks about the horses with some of her friends.
Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and City Manager Allen Bogard will deliver the 11th Annual State of the City Sugar Land at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28 at the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by Zimmerman and Bogard talking about Sugar Land’s accomplishments goals. and The event is hosted by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. “As the City Zimmerman of Sugar Land approaches its 60th anniversary in December, we look forward to sharing a dynamic presentation focusing on our many accomplishments over the past year and our vision for the future,” Zimmerman said. “Sugar Land’s rich history has been defined by exceeding expectations, investing in services that meet the needs of our citizens and anticipating new challenges. Throughout our remarks we will emphasize our commitment to doing things differently in Sugar Land – a mindset we simply call the ‘Sugar Land Way.’ It’s a commitment to doing things in a way that creates pride in our home town and inspires confidence in local government.” Some of these include the following: • The city’s ongoing efforts to improve mobility and connectedness throughout Sugar Land; • The focus on keeping Sugar Land safer than ever before as evidenced through the city’s historically low crime rate and sustained investments in facilities and including infrastructure, drainage; • The city’s efforts to listen
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Do you know someone deserving of recognition? Email your information to Editor@FortBendStar.com with the heading "Kudos Corner." Anna Velasquez of Sugar Land has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2018 session. Lincy Ninan of Sugar Land has been named to its dean’s list at the University of Hartford for the fall 2018 session. Students named to the University of Iowa fall 2018 dean’s list include Devin Guillory of Missouri City and Salvatore Quaid of Richmond. More than 5,300 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the deans’ list/ Explore Center list of
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of Sugar Land, and Kelly Stuckert of Missouri City. More than 300 University of Dallas undergraduate students were named to the fall 2018 honor roll for earning a semester GPA of 3.0-3.49, including Cody Briggs of Richmond, and Cameran Hyde of Missouri City. Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Among students earning dean’s list honors are: Emily Bivins of Missouri City, Jeremy Caldwell of Missouri City, and Pedro Folkerts of Sugar Land. The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students Dec. 14-15, 2018, including Justine Chen of Sugar Land, master of business administration; Qingguo Chen of Sugar Land, master of science in computer science; Nikhil Dhanda of Sugar Land, bachelor of science in computer science; Marisa Gattis of Sugar Land, bachelor of science in industrial engineering; Benjamin Mathis of Sugar Land, bachelor of science in computer science; Peter Mickael of Sugar Land, master of science in electrical and computer engineering; Antony Samuel of Sugar Land, bachelor of science in electrical engineering; and Simon Chiu Kwok Wong of Sugar Land, master of science in computer science. Upper Iowa University has announced the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. The honorees included: Noah Nwadei and Dylen Pazon of Sugar
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Saddle up, RodeoHouston is back in town Yee-haw! It’s that time of year again! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back in town. I loves me some rodeo and this is one of the best in the world! Last year I managed to get myself kicked out – I mean escorted from the premises – over a simple misunderstanding. I honestly thought I was doing my job, the same way I had for years. Apparently, I failed to follow the rodeo’s rules regarding photography (which, in my defense, were not printed anywhere). This year the rules are made abundantly clear, so hopefully I can bring you some awesome rodeo action in the weeks to come. There’s a lot to see and do at the HLSR and I encourage you to make a trek there this season, which runs through March 17. I know for many people the nightly concerts are the big attraction. For them, the
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rodeo is usually a warm-up act. It’s the opposite for me. I get caught up in the rodeo action and the concerts are usually a cool-down period. When it comes to the concerts, I really don’t care much about the modern acts that most people get excited about. I like the classic acts that I grew up with. I’m thrilled to see that two retired performers are appearing this year – George Strait and Brooks and Dunn. I’m also excited for Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley. I didn’t grow up listening to any of them other than King George, but the rest made a mark on my
early adult years. I also enjoy the vendors and the foods. Once again I’ve been invited to be a Gold Buckle Foodie Award judge. I really enjoy doing that. You never know what you’re going to be served or how your fellow judges will respond. In past events I’ve shared a table with KSBJ’s morning crew, among other local media personalities. I will never forget a couple years ago when Maggie Flecknoe of KIAH-TV (CW39) shrieked when presented with a slice of pizza topped with scorpions, mealworms, and crickets. To her credit, she did try it. Another big attraction is the carnival. Hundreds of thousands of people will enjoy the rides this year. I’ll probably not be one of them. It generally doesn’t fit my budget. That, and it’s hard for me to get much of a thrill out of carnival rides when I’ve done things like
Second stop on county judge’s listening tour is Feb. 28 From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will be host the second in a series of county-wide meetings, dubbed the Listening Tour, to engage Fort Bend County residents in constructive dialogue about Fort Bend County services and hear their concerns. The first of the series was held on Jan. 31 at the University of Houston – Sugar Land. The second meeting will be
held Feb. 28 at Parkway Fellowship Church at 27043 FM 1093, Richmond beginning at 6:15 p.m. in partnership with Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers, Pct. 3 Constable Wayne Thompson, and Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Kelly Crow. “This is a great opportunity for Fort Bend County residents to attend, listen and ask questions about what is happening in our county,” George said. “I understand that not everyone can attend our regular commissioners court meet-
ings where county business is discussed and I want to bring county government closer to the community and gain insight from county residents.” Representatives from animal services, road & bridge, human resources, parks, clinical health, drainage, office of emergency management, emergency medical services, health and human services, Pct. 3 constable office, environmental health, engineering, and other departments are also expected to be in attendance.
tandem skydiving and taken numerous media flights in aircraft ranging from hot air balloons and ultralights to micro-jets, bi-planes, aerobatic stunt planes, and vintage fighters. But that’s just me. If carnival rides are your thing, go for it! I know a lot of locals show livestock at RodeoHouston, and for them it’s a big deal. These kids put a lot of time and effort into their animals and this is where all that hard work pays off. Good luck to all those who are showing this year! I also wish luck to all of the student artists who have their works displayed and up for judging at the show. That competition can sometimes be a life changer for a budding artist. I also enjoy seeing artwork of my friends on display. A lot of students will draw and paint pictures of J.R. Thomas and others from George Ranch Historical
Park and also re-enactors from the Texas Army. A lot of the student artwork is mind-blowing good. I have numerous friends who are involved in the annual barbecue cookoff. That’s got to be one of the toughest barbecue competitions in the world. I know the participants have a great time. I wish my friends the best of luck this year, even though the contest will be over by the time this goes to print. For me personally, the Houston rodeo marks the beginning of a very busy season which generally lasts the rest of the calendar year. March and April mark the heart of the reenactment season for the Texas Army as we do the battle demonstrations and re-enactments from the Alamo and Washingtonon-the-Brazos to San Jacinto. That takes up a lot of weekends. This year we also have
the Houston SaberCats rugby team back in town at Constellation Field. That also fills the calendar on the weekends and it is a lot of fun to watch. All of that leads right into one of my favorite times of year – baseball season. I cannot wait for the Sugar Land Skeeters to start up again in April. From there it’s a marathon right into football season. That usually runs straight into Christmas and beyond. After that we get about a month of downtime before the rodeo returns and the whole thing starts over again. I’m certainly not complaining. I love what I do and this is a great place to do it. Life is what you make of it and this little part of Texas is full of a lot of life and opportunity. So, let’s get out there and make the most of it. Cowboy up, my friends! This is gonna be a wild ride.
Letters to the Editor First in the fire service Dear Editor, The Missouri City Fire Department was first founded as a volunteer department on Dec. 3, 1956, by city officials and a group of citizens. The department remained composed of all volunteer personnel until 1972, when it received its first paid employee. On Nov. 1, 1979, Missouri City hired its first black firefighter. At 24 years old, James K. Haywood Sr. was hired as a firefighter, which was his lifelong ambition. In 1979 the department was merged with police and the public safety officer program was a dual role where individuals were cross-trained as firefighters and police officers. After serving 18 years with the department he was re-
cruited by NBA great Charles Barkley to be his personal bodyguard. He still misses the comradery and reflects often about his career with Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services. Blacks have throughout history acted in every capacity within the fire service. It hasn’t always been an easy journey though. Prior to the Civil Rights movement, blacks were rarely afforded the opportunity to serve as firefighters due to segregation. The first documented firefighter in the United States was a slave named Molly Williams. She was a slave that belonged to a New York City merchant named Benjamin Aymar. They were assigned
to Oceanus Engine Company #11 in 1818, which is within his company’s response district. Molly cooked and cleaned for the crew but was around the firehouse enough to learn how to use their hand-pulled water pumper. This pump was extremely heavy and normally pulled with dragropes by several men. During the blizzard of 1818, she finally got her chance to shine. With several of the firefighters sick due to influenza she assisted the men with pulling the extremely heavy pump through the snow, where she earned the complement of being “as good a fire laddie as many of the boys.” Lt. Robert Jasper Missouri City
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The Sugar Land Charter Review Commission will hold a public hearing on March 4, at 4 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North to give the public an opportunity to provide suggestions for changes to the city’s charter. The city council appointed an independent group of residents last year to review the city’s charter, a document that provides the foundation for governance in Sugar Land. Members of the Sugar Land Charter Review Commission include Chairman David Gornet,
Stewart Jacobson, Tom DeMont, Jack Molho and Carla Dunmore-Mondt. The commission held their first public hearing on Jan. 23 and continues to schedule meetings through April. All meetings are open to the public, and a schedule is posted at w w w. s u g a r l a nd t x .gov/ crc. A recommendation to city council is scheduled for April 2 with a possible charter election called in the future. In 1981, Sugar Land citizens voted to adopt the city’s first home-rule charter. By converting from a general-law city to a home-rulae city, citizens chose to exercise their right
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under the Texas Constitution to make local laws to govern their own affairs. The charter is the city’s “constitution” and cannot be amended except by approval of the voters and not more than every two years. The charter is a document that establishes the form of government for Sugar Land. This includes provisions for a council-manager form of government, legislative authority of City Council, general elections provisions, finance provisions and several other areas outlining the governance of Sugar Land. The charter is available online at www.sugarlandtx.gov/ charter.
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Lady Canes beat Manvel 47-39, advance to state By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Hightower Hurricanes beat Manvel 47-39 in the Region 3 finals at Coleman Coliseum last Saturday to earn a spot in the Class 5A state tournament. The Lady Canes will play Amarillo on Thursday in the 5A semifinals at the San Antonio Alamo Dome. The Hurricanes were the more aggressive team from the start as they jumped to a 9-2 lead and finished the first quarter with a 14-7 lead. “We came out with the mentality that we were going to work harder than them. We wanted to show that from the start,” Tae’lor Purvis said. Winnie Kuimi and Aresa Gipson had four points each in the quarter. With 1:35 to go in the second quarter, Manvel cut the lead to 19-13, but Morgan Strawder and Purvis hit back to back three point-
Hightower’s Destini Lombard (23) goes up for a shot against Manvel. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)
block to slow the Manvel run. “I just played hard and went after all of the defensive rebounds, and tried to The Lady Canes celebrate their Region 3 Finals win against Manvel. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) motivate my team to win,” Kuimi said. ers to give the Hurricanes 4:48 to go in the third quar- Mize said. Manvel kept up the prester, Kuimi, the Hurricane’s Manvel immediately sure and came within two a 25-13 halftime lead. “I just wanted to get 6-foot, 4-inch dominating attacked the basket and points at 40-38 with 2:15 to our momentum back,” post player, went to the closed the third quarter on go in the game. a 12-3 run, trailing by 32Strawder said. “It seemed bench with her third foul. “We knew they were go“Winnie is a real defen- 25. Kuimi re-entered the ing to come with a run, but like they were on a run, and I just wanted to slow sive force under the basket. game to start the fourth we had to clamp down on She shuts down the paint,” quarter and immediately the defense. It was great them down.” With a 29-13 lead with Hightower Coach Deborah scored a basket from the team defense,” Purvis said.
“It was a great team win.” Then, with 1:35 to go, Kuimi scored and Destini Lombard stole the ball and scored on a layup to ice the game for the Hurricanes. The final score was 47-39. Kuimi led the Hurricanes with 16 points, eight of them in the fourth quarter, and Lombard added eight. “I am really proud of this team. We won as a team,” Mize said.
St. Patrick's Day Golf Scramble is March 15 From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Arrows spear SaberCats 44-27 Max Tacket of the Houston SaberCats runs the ball Friday against the Toronto Arrows during a rugby match at Constellation Field. The Arrows (2-2) scored five total tries to hand Houston (1-2) their second consecutive loss, 44-27. Houston fly-half Sam Windsor lead The SaberCats in scoring with 12 points. The win and the bonus point places the Arrows in fourth place in the league tables with 12 total points while the SaberCats’ six total points leaves them in eighth place. The SaberCats will look to get back on track March 2 when they host Rugby United New York (2-1). (Photo by Rhonda Currie)
The Exchange Club of Missouri City’s 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Golf Scramble will be held March 15 at the Quail Valley Golf Course. The five-person teams will play on Quail Valley’s El Dorado Course. Registration and the driving range open at 10:30 a.m. Each player will receive a hat, towel, kooze, lunch, dinner, and free drinks on the course. Lunch will be served before the noon Handicapped Florida Shotgun start. Trophies and prize money will be awarded for gross and net winners. A catfish dinner buffet and silent and live auction will finish off the day. A raffle will be held for a new golf cart or set of custom irons. Raffle tickets are $20 each and winners do not have to be present to
The Exchange Club of Missouri City will hold its 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Golf Scramble March 15 at the Quail Valley Golf Course. Pictured are Leeann Stidham, gold sponsor, David Andrews, golf professional, and Dr. Elissa Wedemeyer, gold sponsor. (Submitted photo)
win. The Exchange Club of Missouri City donates thousands of dollars each year to The Escape Center, Bethel Ministry, Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, college scholarships to local high school students, Fort Bend CASA, Tip of The Spear, Casa de Esperanza, Boy Scouts of America, Fort Bend Women's Center, and many other worthwhile
causes in the community. There are many ways to support our tournament through sponsorships that include a team and name recognition on towels, hats, koozes, hole signs, and lunch and dinner banners. Visit exchangeclubmc.org or their Facebook page for registration forms and more information. For more information, call Richard Gross at 832-466-5211.
Skeeters sign longtime MLB reliever Mark Lowe From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Sugar Land Skeeters last week announced the signing of veteran Major League right-hander Mark Lowe. Lowe, 35, spent 11 seasons in the Majors as a reliever, appearing with the Seattle Mariners (2006-10, ’15), Texas Rangers (201012), Los Angeles Angels (2013), Cleveland Indians (2014), Toronto Blue Jays (2015) and Detroit Tigers (2016). The Houston native went 10-27 with a 4.22 ERA
(385.2 IP) and six saves through his Major League career. Lowe has averaged 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings over his MLB career. With the Mariners in 2009, Lowe was third in the American League with 75 appearances, which were also the third most in a single season in team history. Lowe owned a 3.26 ERA through 80 innings pitched in 2009 and was the Mariners’ nominee for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award. Lowe also ranked fourth in the AL with 26 holds through the 2009 campaign, becoming the fifth player in Mari-
ners history to accumulate 20-plus holds in a single season. Lowe was traded to the Texas Rangers in July 2010 in a deal that also sent former American League Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee to Texas. He appeared in the World Series in 2010 and ’11 with the Texas Rangers and appeared in the 2015 American League Championship Series with the Toronto Blue Jays. Lowe owns a 13.50 ERA in 10 career MLB postseason appearances.
The Mariners drafted Lowe in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB Draft out of the University of Texas at Arlington. Before playing at UT-Arlington, Lowe attended Fort Bend Baptist Academy in Sugar Land where he earned All-District honors in his four prep baseball seasons. Lowe was rated as the Mariners’ No. 7 overall prospect prior to the 2007 season and their No. 8 prospect prior to 2008, both per Baseball America. Lowe last appeared at the affiliated level in 2018 with
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Wine from the Heart event is Friday From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The American Heart Association will be holding its Fort Bend County Wine from the Heart event on Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m. in the Fort Bend County Club. The event will benefit the American Heart Association and is hosted by the
Fort Bend County Division Executive Committee. Heart disease and stroke kill hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. It is the goal of the American Heart Association to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The goal for this year’s event is to raise $50,000 with individual tickets at
$55 each or $100 for a couple. Sponsorships are still available by contacting Angela Garza, senior director of AHA, at 832-918-4058 or email her at angela.garza@ heart.org. The evening will include wine, live and silent auctions, a raffle and live music, all to raise money to fight heart disease and stroke.
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced its highly anticipated concert lineup for 2019. It includes 22 of the hottest music artists in the world. The livestock show and rodeo will take place February 25 - March 17.
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Photo via HLSR Currently nominated for two GRAMMYs in 2019, Cardi B will be on stage Friday, March 1.
Photo via HLSR Kings of Leon, an American rock band from Tennessee will be preforming Tuesday, March 12.
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Sugar Land forming HOA task force From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The City of Sugar Land is accepting applications through March 13 for the newly created City/HOA Maintenance Responsibilities Citizen Task Force. The task force will: • participate in community dialogue and public roundtable discussions regarding
shared concerns of the city and homeowner associations; • identify public infrastructure service gaps; and • review current policies and provide input and direction on policy and ordinance changes. Applicants must be residents of the city. Informational meetings focusing on roles and responsibilities of the task force will be held
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The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announces the winners of the 2018 Parks and Natural Areas Award competition, with Sugar Land winning one award and receiving an additional recognition. The projects serve as models for planning and project implementation for parks and natural areas in the region. Projects are honored in three categories: Planning
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H CEMETERY, FROM PAGE 1 “I’m grateful they’ve done that,” he said. It was Moore, who has studied the history of the prison system in Fort Bend County, who first alerted the district that there might be a cemetery on the site. He and Collins have been the most outspoken for the Sugar Land 95 and they have both been invited to speak at Harvard University on March 11. “A lot of work has been accomplished but we’ve still got a lot to do,” he said.
One thing that both sides do agree on is that the Sugar Land 95 deserve proper memorialization. “Fort Bend ISD agrees that the Sugar Land 95 need to be memorialized at the site of discovery. We have embraced the offer made by Fort Bend County to work with us to create an appropriate memorial for the victims of the convict leasing system. We are hopeful and optimistic that by working together with the County these bodies can be reinterred so they can rest in peace,” Burdine said in his statement.
H GAS, FROM PAGE 1 Texas is estimated to contain more than 46 billion barrels of oil and 281 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. In calendar year 2017, the state produced 1.03 billion barrels of oil and 7.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, so the new discovery could support decades of production at current levels. Even before this discovery, Texas oil and gas production was operating at a pace not seen in 40 years, topping 1 billion barrels in annual production in 2015 and 2017 for the first time since 1978.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS COVINGTON WOODS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT SUGAR MILL RELIEF LINE & 7TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION 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: Covington Woods Drainage Improvements at Sugar Mill Relief Line and 7th Street Reconstruction CIP PROJECT NUMBER: DR1801 & ST1804 LOCATION OF WORK:
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS THREE TIER HIGH SITE 10 PROJECT The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2019-15: THREE TIER HIGH SITE 10 PROJECT BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. 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 7, 2019, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019. The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time. CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: An ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to rezone two (2) tracts of land totaling approximately 4.89 acres from the RCT, Residential, Commercial and Technology Zoning District to PD, Planned Development Zoning District, to allow for a residential development consisting of single family homes to be located at 605 Dulles Avenue, Stafford Texas 77477. Legal Description: Unrestricted Reserve A, Replat of Tract 68 Stafford Oaks Subdivision, and Commercial Reserve B, Stafford Oaks Subdivision, Replat of Lot 69. All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 102-83 – Principal Permitted Use Table, and deleting Section 102-170 – SFR-1 – Single Family Residential Dwelling District – 1. Copies of the changes are available for public inspection at City Hall. All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. /s/ Tomika Lewis City Secretary
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donald Connor Myers, Deceased, were issued on February 18, 2019, in Cause No. 18-CPR-032407, pending in the County Court at Law No. 3, Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Jo Ann Myers. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jo Ann Myers 5543 Morgan Park Lane Sugar Land, Texas 77479 DATED the 18th day of February, 2019. Dean Zand Attorney for Jo Ann Myers State Bar No.: 24058614 412 S 9th Street Richmond, TX 77469 Telephone: (281) 751-6466 Facsimile: (281) 305-0043 E-mail: info@zandlawfirm.com
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 18-CPR-032312 IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM T COWART, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WILLIAM T COWART, Deceased, were issued on February 4, 2019, in Cause No. 18-CPR-032312, pending in the County Court of Fort Bend County, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned Executrix within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Loanna Watkins 7617 Pebblestone Dr. Dallas, TX 75230 DATED the 15th day of February 2019. Respectfully submitted, Loanna Watkins Telephone: (469) 867-4075 Email: Loanna.watkins@ gmail.com
LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that the Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ENEDELIA SALDUA LINARES, Deceased, were issued on the 11th of February, 2019, under Docket No. 18-CPR032524, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Delores Villarreal Independent Executrix of the Estate of ENEDELIA SALDUA LINARES, Deceased c/o Sherry B. Angelo Attorney at Law 1106 Vista Creek Drive Sugar Land, Texas 77478 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 18th day of February, 2019 /s/ Sherry B. Angelo SHERRY B. ANGELO Attorney for Delores Villarreal
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Reading between the Wines The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is hosting its annual Reading between the Wines event featuring “Lone Survivor” author Marcus Luttrell as keynote speaker. The event will be held on March 29 at Safari Texas Ranch. Co-chairs of the event include, front row from the left, Camille Brewer, Helen Bow and Dr. Rebecca Deurlein. In the back, from the left, are committee members Veronica Triplett, Leticia Lowe, Erin Miles, Caprice Bruckschen, Nicola Johnson, and Anna Kaplan. (Submitted photo)
Danny Zamora Sr., his daughter Alyonna Gonzalez, and her son Victor Gonzalez comprise the first three-generation family in the Stafford MSD. (Submitted photo)
Stafford welcomes its first Chamber hosting Fort Bend three-generation family Candidates Academy From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Have you considered running for an elected position? Do you understand what makes a successful campaign? The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce has created an in-depth program for community members focusing on personal and political preparation for a future career as an elected official and community leader. The two-part program provides the opportunity to learn and interact with former politicians and community leaders as well as prominent campaign executives. Free from political affiliations, the Fort Bend Candidates Academy pro-
vides a comprehensive learning environment where potential candidates for elected office, as well as those interested in the process, can learn the key components of a political campaign. Ideal attendees for the Candidates Academy are individuals who are looking to become more politically active. Current candidates and campaign staff involved at any level should also attend. Newly elected Fort Bend County Judge KP George completed the 2018 program and said, “I enjoyed participating in the Candidates Academy. The program is a helpful resource in running a modern campaign in Texas.” The Candidates Academy is scheduled for two
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sessions; March 22 and March 29. Christopher Hill of 180 Messaging and Fort Bend Chamber Governmental Relations Division Chair Christopher Breaux of Whitely Penn will facilitate the program. The two sessions will be held at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, office located at 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, from 8:30-11 a.m. Registration is $150 for both sessions, and $100 for registrants under 40. Current elected officials are invited to attend at no charge. Breakfast included. For more information, visit www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Matthew Ferraro at 281491-0277 or matthew@ fortbendcc.org.
When Danny Zamora Sr. enrolled in the fourth grade at Stafford Municipal School District in 1985, he had no idea of the Spartan family tradition that would continue over the next three and a half decades. Two of Zamora’s children graduated from Stafford MSD, and three more are currently enrolled in the district. His grandchild, Victor Gonzalez, is in kindergarten at Stafford Elementary. While Stafford MSD has several families with two generations of students,
the Zamora-Gonzalez family is believed to be the district’s first three generation family. Zamora works for a valve company in Stafford. He competed in football, baseball and track for the Spartans. His middle school math teacher, Ms. Kelley, still teaches in the district. “I love Stafford – it feels like home,” Zamora said. His oldest child, Alyonna Gonzalez, attended SMSD from pre-K through 12th grade, graduating from the district in 2011. She returned as an employee and currently works as a life skills paraprofessional at Stafford Middle School.
Dulles High School Class of 1979 40th Class Reunion SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 • 7-11PM QUAIL VALLEY CITY CENTRE $50/person until July 1st. $65/person after July 1st and at the door To reserve your spot make checks payable to Dulles Class of ‘79 Mail checks to: Dulles Class of ‘79 P.O. Box 2369 Stafford, TX. 77497
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Some of her former teachers are now her colleagues. “We grew up in Stafford and lived in Stafford our entire life,” Gonzalez said. “I love how Stafford is like a family, everyone knows everyone.” Gonzalez’s son, Victor, is a kindergartner at Stafford Elementary School. Her older brother, Danny Jr., graduated from Stafford High and now serves in the U.S. Navy. Her younger sisters, Cameron and Savannah Zamora, attend Stafford High where they play on the softball team, and the youngest sibling, Aubrey Zamora, attends Stafford Intermediate.
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HOUSTON METHODIST PRIMARY CARE GROUP
WELCOMES NEW DOCTORS Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Asisat Ope and Dr. Jeanene Smith to the practice located on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Campus. These board-certified primary care physicians join a highly regarded group of physicians with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating illness and disease with a caring, hands-on, family-oriented approach.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FORT BEND COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS FOR NON-PROFIT EVENTS.
Deadline is noon every Friday. Please keep wording to a minimum. Answer the “5 W’s” Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Email to Editor@FortBendStar.com or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 3944 Bluebonnet Drive, Stafford, Texas 77477. NOW THROUGH EASTER EGG MY YARD!
Dream4Adoption’s third annual event is available to order through Easter. Have candy-filled eggs placed in your yard or the yard of someone else. All proceeds benefit Dream4Adoption Home Study Assistance Program to help families through the adoption process. For more information, visit www.Dream4Adoption.org or call 832-535-4883.
MONTH OF FEBRUARY ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES
The circles will take place at locations throughout the Fort Bend County library system. Individuals of all nationalities can practice their English language and conversation skills in a relaxed setting. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-341-2652, or any of the branch libraries.
FREE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
The Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, presents a variety of programs – Toddler Time, Story Time, and After-School Breaks – every month. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
FRIDAY, FEB. 1 THROUGH APRIL 15 FREE INCOME-TAX PREPARATION
Fort Bend County Libraries will host AARP, who will provide assistance for low-income taxpayers at several library locations. Income-tax forms are no longer be available at the libraries, but may be printed from the libraries’ computers. Please bring a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, and any other compensation received in 2018; and any other documents necessary to complete your return. Free and open to the public, for more information and locations please call 281-633-4734.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 COLLEGE FAIR
Students can visit the First Colony Branch Library, 6:30-8 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Representatives from colleges and universities will be on hand to share information about their programs with current high school students and their parents or guardians. Students will learn about educational opportunities as well as admission requirements, financial aid, student housing, and more. Schools represented include Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, Sam Houston State University, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, Texas Women’s University, University of Houston (main campus), University of North Texas, and University of Oklahoma. Free and open to the public. For more information, call at 281-238-2800 or at 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 GET RETIREMENT-PLANNING TIPS
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library will present an introductory financial wellness program, Planning For (And In) Retirement, from 2 to 4 pm, in the meeting room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Sugar Land Branch Library at 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 9 TEDDY BEAR CAMP
Children of all ages can bring their second-favorite teddy bear or toy and sign them up for teddy bear camp between March 9 and 15, but the earlier in the week they come, the more adventures their teddy bear will have. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on March 9 and continues through March 15 at 4:30 p.m. Each day throughout the week, the library’s Youth Services staff will send emails and post photos on the library’s Facebook page showing the stuffed animals and their adventures. After all of their activities at Teddy Bear Camp are over, the stuffed animals and toys will be ready to return home. On March 16, anytime between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., children can pick up their teddy bears, enjoy a snack, and see how much fun everyone had.
INFANT SENSORY PLAYTIME
First Colony Branch Library, 2-3:30 p.m. Parents or caregivers with children 12 months of age or younger are invited to this special come-and-go program where their children will have an opportunity to learn by exploring with their senses.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12 TEXAS HISTORY MONTH MEETING
The Pecan Grove Women’s Club will meet at 10 a.m. at the Fort Bend Museum, 500 Houston Street, Richmond. A tour will include the museum gallery and a visit to two historic homes on the property – the Long-Smith Cottage built in 1855, which is one of the oldest buildings in Richmond, and the 1883 historic Moore Mansion that belonged to John M. and Lottie Dyer Moore. A small charge for the tour will be announced. For more information, contact Linda Webb at fortbendlady@gmail.com. You may also join us for lunch, dutch.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 CHILDREN’S OPERA PERFORMANCE
Fort Bend County Libraries’ First Colony Branch Library will present a performance by Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera to Go!” of the children’s opera, The Elixir of Love, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. The high-energy opera is recommended for children in grades 2 through 8. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 HEROES IN HEELS
DAV Chapter 233 is hosting a free outreach for female veterans to meet over lunch and the movie, Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots. 10 a.m. at The United Way Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford. Door prizes, goodie gags, child care provided. Register online at DAVChapter233.com/events.
Will be held at 8 a.m. at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg. All ages and levels of birders are welcome; meet in the parking lot before 8 a.m. Binoculars, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear recommended. This is a monthly series of free, guided bird hikes. For more information, call 281-633-7033, or visit https://txmn.org/coastal.
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Hosted by the Quail Valley ladies and the men’s golf associations, the Texas Tee tournament raises funds for expanding and building new practice facilities for The First Tee of Greater Houston at Quail Valley. The award-winning program teaches Fort Bend students core values and healthy habits along with the game of golf. There are opportunities to sponsor, donate and to play in the tournament – open and women’s divisions. Start time: 12:30 p.m. March 30 on the Quail Valley El Dorado course. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com or email texasteequailvalley@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 SECOND MILE MISSION ANNUAL BANQUET AND SILENT AUCTION
Celebrate a year of lives changed and hope renewed throughout Fort Bend County. Your participation helps provide food, financial education, health care and support to neighbors in need. 6 p.m. at Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond. For more information to be a sponsor or to attend, visit www.secondmile.org.
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BINGO AT THE VFW
Help support our veterans! Play bingo at Post 3903 every Tuesday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. 1903 First St, Rosenberg. All prizes paid in cash. Pull Tabs, $200 Bonanza, $300 Coverall, $750 Coverall, kitchen & bar service.
RICHMOND-ROSENBERG ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.
QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY
Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@comcast.net
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ADOPT A SHELTER CAT
Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. Held 1:304:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.
FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP
Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-2072555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery. Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
The Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City presents a variety of programs every month. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
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Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
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For Bereaved Parents - grieving the loss of a child at any age. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-413-2484
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 MISSION AND MARTINIS
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 TEXAS TEE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 MONTHLY BIRD HIKE
BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT
Volunteers are needed to be a role model, mentor and friend to children with exceptional needs in the community. Training, mileage reimbursement, tax-free monthly stipend if eligible. Call today to help change the world, one child at a time in Rosenberg. For more information, call 281-344-3515.
Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281342-3034.
Meeting at 10 a.m. Irene Jumawan will speak about “A Journey For Believers.” Coffee and cookies will be served. At Christ Church Sugar Land, 3300 Austin Parkway, rooms 210-211. For more information, call 713-854-9202.
PLANNING FOR (AND IN) RETIREMENT
Come to Memorial Park, Sugar Land, from 11 a.m. to p.m. Vendors, food, and drinks. Adults $10, children $7. All proceeds benefit Dream4Adoption Home Study Assistance Program to help families through the adoption process. For more information, visit www.Dream4Adoption.org or call 832-535-4883.
MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801
Meets the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m., at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Rec Center. Lunch, education, and entertainment. All seniors over 50 invited. For more information, call 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 WOMEN’S AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend will host its annual social in Harvest Green, 6 p.m. In addition to socializing, martinis and hors d’oeuvres, guests will learn more about the mission of Friends. For more information, the location and to RSVP, email kristin.janossy@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 DREAM4ADOPTION PICNIC BENEFIT
The second Tuesday of every month at the United Way fort Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-222-4888.
The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@ prmcfortbend.org.
Little ones can enjoy pint-sized fun and a visit from Radio Disney’s AndyRoo during the annual Spring Fling Toddler Fair at Sienna Plantation from 1-4 p.m. The free festivities for families with kids aged toddler up to 8 will take place at the Sawmill Lake model home park, 9803 Cameron Way. The Sugar Land Branch Library will present the program, 2-4 p.m., at 550 Eldridge. A basic overview of money-management and how to plan for retirement. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
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