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When the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) announced teachers would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on March 3, Kristin Lucas wanted to be among the first to join the ranks of inoculated educators in Fort Bend County. She received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine four days later on March 7. This past Sunday and
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to remain anonymous, who said Monday he’d been employed by the district for nearly two years, said he waited about 15 minutes in line for his shot and said several of his colleagues told him they planned to register for their vaccinations as well. But it wasn’t just educators or school employees who were newly eligible to get vaccinated at the Memorial Hermann clinic.
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Minute Maid moving from Sugar Land to Atlanta By Stefan Modrich SMODRICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
After 12 years in Sugar Land and more than 50 years in the Houston area, Minute Maid has closed its Town Square headquarters and is relocating to Atlanta, according to CoStar, a commercial real estate information company. The juice brand, a product line of The CocaCola Company since 1960, opened its headquarters at 2150 Town Square Place in Sugar Land on Feb. 16, 2009. Minute Maid first moved to Houston in 1964. According to Planned Community Developers Ltd., the 185,000 square foot office building in Sugar Land has eight floors. The developer listed six floor plans currently available at a lease rate of $25.50 per square foot, and an estimated operating expense of $12.58 per square foot.
Shoppers peruse products during a previous Heart To Market event. Hosted by a pair of Houston-area mothers, Heart To Market is a roving event scheduled to be held at Sugar Land Town Square on March 26-28. (Contributed photo)
Mothers support women-led small businesses with markets By Stefan Modrich SMODRICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
If you've been a frequent visitor to farmer’s markets around the Houston area for the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon a Heart To Market event. Heart To Market has put on pop-up markets in Cypress, downtown Houston, the Heights, Memorial and Sugar Land, where they’re returning in less than two weeks. From March 26-28, the
their client reach in a new location. And it also gives us the opportunity to support different communities as well.” Tai, a resident of Garden Oaks, and Mei, a Sugar Land native, planted the seeds for their joint venture in 2018 at A 2nd Cup in the Heights after they each had started their own small businesses. Tai invited Mei, owner of MAMAMEIDIT, which holds do-it-yourself craft workshops for mothers, to give a workshop for her local moms group, and the two hit it off
and began talking about local markets. “Luckily, (Mei) puts up with all of my crazy ideas,” Tai said. “And she is very even keeled and willing to sort of make anything happen.” For their Sugar Land event, Tai and Mei are donating 10 percent of the market’s sales to Lunches of Love, a Rosenberg-based nonprofit with a mission of curbing child hunger and serving under-
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Amy Mei (left) and Katy Tai. (Contributed photo)
Outdoor chess tourney proves to be hit for participants By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Minute Maid's former HQ at Sugar Land Town Square. (Photo courtesy of Planned Community Developers, Ltd.)
Heart To Market team of Katie Tai and Amy Mei will host their market at Sugar Land Town Square, featuring more than 30 local vendors, small shops and specialty brands dedicated to mothers and young children. “We try to kind of pop up in different areas around Houston, and there's two reasons for that,” Tai said. “One is it allows our vendors to connect with new audiences. So if they're based in Haiti, and they've never been to Sugar Land, maybe they can expand
As Sugar Land City Council member William Ferguson recently sat and watched Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit,” one particular scene at the end of the show proved to be the origin story of the city’s latest attempt to bring Sugar Land and the Houston region together. “I grew up loving the game (of chess), I’m just no good at it. I didn’t have any
competition. ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ came along, and it sparked an interest for a lot of people – including me – to get back into the game,” Ferguson said. “She’s walking through that Russian town and all those older folks are sitting around chess tables. I thought, ‘What a beautiful picture for Town Center.’ I thought it would be a beautiful setting.” As it turns out, his assessment wound up being a hit. Dozens of chess players flocked to Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday for the
Mihail Veremjov moves a chess piece during aturday's tournament in Sugar Land. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)
city’s inaugural Open Air Chess Tournament, which
was a partnership between Sugar Land Parks and Rec
and Houston-based The Chess Refinery. Parks and Rec Assistant Director Kimberly Terrell said the city jumped at the opportunity when Ferguson presented the department with his idea as they try to bring community members together during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Inside events like this just aren’t happening right now. So it’s an opportunity to bring those folks into a
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A Fort Bend County teenager has been arrested and accused of shooting his mother to death in Richmond last Thursday. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Herald Monono has
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was being held on a $250,000 bond, according to a news release from the department. The victim, 47-year-old Yolanda Royston, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to FBCSO. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the 18100 block of Emerybrook Court in Richmond around 9:20 p.m. March 11 to find Royston inside the house with a gunshot wound. A short time later, FBCSO said the Alvin Police Department located Monono’s vehicle, and he was arrested following a short pursuit, according to police. Police said it is not known what led up to the alleged shooting. “Our hearts go out to the family and neighbors who have been affected by this tragedy,” Sheriff Eric Fagan said.
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Members of the public and Fort Bend County employees are required to wear masks inside all county buildings, according to an order issued March 9 by Fort Bend County Judge KP George. The move came in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order, which went into effect March 10, lifting the statewide mask mandate and allowing businesses to open at 100 percent capacity. The county is also continuing to screen for COVID-19 symptoms and performing temperature checks at its facilities. “Texans believe in hard work and grit,”
George wrote March 10 on Facebook. “Not magical solutions or buying into distractions. We've worked this hard to come this far. As we vaccinate thousands and thousands of people daily, we are closer and closer to ending this pandemic once and for all. Let's not lose sight.” County employees are required to wear masks in all public areas, including while having conversations within 6 feet of each other, and can remove the mask only once they have reached their primary work area and maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others. The county’s order also complies with a Jan. 21 executive order from President Joe Biden, which requires face coverings to be worn by all public
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Spring ahead, take advantage of great outdoors While I’ve never quite understood the need to switch between Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time, I’ve become quite accustomed to the mantra of “spring ahead, fall behind” having lived in the Central Time Zone for most of my life. I’m looking forward to the warmer weather across the Houston area as a chance to explore more of what Fort Bend County has to offer, just like I’m sure many of you are, with or without kids on Spring Break. I’ve seen many comments already from friends across Texas that the last few days have begun to feel like summer, even if they’re seasoned Tex-
to keep shining a light on the places that I have a chance to evaluate myself. So if you’re going to be out on the running trails or if you can refer me to the best crawfish boil in your town, don’t hesitate to let me know on Twitter @StefanJModrich or email me smodrich@ fortbendstar.com. There’s the Edible Arbor Trail in Missouri City and a network of hiking paths at Cullinan Park, RiverPark Nature Trails or Brazos River Park in Sugar Land, where you can f ly a kite and take in live music and other cultural performances from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 27. As I wrote about on
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ans who know to expect weather more like this than that of the cold snap we experienced a month ago. Whether you’re new to the area or not, I’m interested in trying to gather recommendations from readers across the county about places to see, things to do and food and drink to consume. And I’ll do my best
this week’s front page, a pair of local mothers who run Heart To Market will host a series of farmer’s market events from March 26-28 at Sugar Land Town Square from 6-8 p.m. March 26 and 10 a.m. 4-p.m. March 27-28 Ramón Ayala, acclaimed accordion player from Monterrey, Mexico, will make his way to Missouri City’s Army Recruiting Station this Saturday for a concert featuring iconic Norteño and Conjunto tunes. Further out, of course, we have mainstay attractions like the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond and Seabourne Creek Nature
Park in Rosenberg. But closer to the Fort Bend Star office, I’m looking forward to checking out the Stafford City Park & Cricket Ground as well as any places where outdoor recreation can safely take place semiofficially in a league or in informal open play, whether it’s sand volleyball, soccer, basketball or baseball. It’s possible that all of these things are right up your alley, and equally possible that none of this is your style, which is why it’s all the more important for me to hear from you about what your interests and hobbies are. While I don’t welcome
the loss of an hour of sleep at the hands of Daylight Savings Time, I’m certainly happy to have extra Texas sunshine going forward into the spring and summer. It’s one of the things I find most enjoyable about being able to call myself an adopted Texan. As vaccines continue to be injected into arms and masking and other safe practices continue to allow businesses and local governments to gradually open up our great state that we call home, I’m looking forward to seeing more and more of you out there, wherever “there” in Fort Bend County that may be.
Multiple county libraries resume in-person operations By Stefan Modrich SMODRICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) reopened four local locations Monday. “We miss all of our patrons, and we know how important our libraries are to their daily lives,” Library Director Clara Russell said in a news release. “We want to return to ‘normal’ service as soon as possible, but this needs to happen in phases so that we can keep everyone safe and healthy.” As part of Phase 3 of the county’s reopening plan, the Missouri City Branch Library, the Sienna Branch Library, the University Branch Library in Sugar Land, and the George Memorial Library in Richmond resumed in-person operations. The Books & More curbside pickup service continues to be available at all FBCL locations. All who enter FBCL buildings will start at a healthscreening station to have their temperature taken, Fort Bend County Judge KP George said during a Facebook Live broadcast March 11. Hand sanitizer will be
provided at each of the five locations open for in-person operations. Patrons age 2 and older who enter the library building are required to wear a mask and follow all socialdistancing guidelines. Those who cannot wear a mask will be assisted through the contact-free curbside pick-up service. The hours for the five Phase 3 locations, as well as for the remaining curbside-only locations, are as
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helm, making back-to-back playoff appearances in the process. In 2020, the Hurricanes went 5-5 and made a regional quarterfinal playoff run that included the program’s first playoff win since 2013. “Being embraced by the Hightower family is one of the best things to happen to my coaching career. You guys embraced the process of being great, and knocked it out of the water,” Sam wrote. “Living and coaching here at Hightower was
an awesome experience that truly has grown me spiritually, physically and mentally.” According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Sam is returning to his roots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He graduated from Lancaster High School and previously served as Mansfield Legacy’s defensive coordinator for two seasons. In his note, Sam cited being closer to family in the DFW area as being a deciding factor in his decision. However, he reiterated his love for the Hightower community. “This was not an easy decision to come to, because when you’re invested and committed to being great on and off the field in every facet of life, it’s hard to let go,” he wrote. “… I want every single person in the program to know you’re a part of our family now.”
he picked it up at the age of 4, Veremjov called chess a game that has helped his son develop both as a player and a student in school. “This was a great idea, and as soon as I heard about it I signed him up,” he said. “I think this a great development of the mind with thinking strategically and taking responsibility for your own actions. From what I can tell, this game has influenced him in a very positive way.” Alexander Barraza said that Saturday’s tournament was his first competitive match of any kind. “Honestly, I just wanted to see how I would do,” the 22-year-old Houston resident said. “I’ve always wanted to play in this kind of setting.” Mary Borque was there
Saturday in support of a player who came all the way from Louisiana to compete, and said it was everything she could have asked for. “Everyone’s been so welcoming, and it’s such a beautiful spot. We’re just excited to spend the day here,” she said. In all, 80 players participated in Saturday’s event, according to Terrell. Considering the circumstances with the pandemic, she said the registered turnout exceeded all expectations city officials had for the tournament. Moving forward, she said the city plans to try making the event an annual occurrence for the community. “We definitely want to grow the tournament over time, but this is a great start,” she said.
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The Hightower Hurricanes football team is looking for a new head coach. Joseph Sam confirmed on Twitter last Thursday that he has been hired as the head coach at Arlington Bowie. The news was first reported by Dave Campbell Texas Football’s Matt Stepp. “Hightower community, this is not goodbye, a but a ‘see you later,’ because you guys have a state championship to win,” Sam said in a note posted to his Twitter account Thursday. “I just hate I’ll have to be a spectator instead of the head coach. This decision was one of the toughest I’ve had to make as a man.” Hightower was 11-10 in Sam’s two seasons at the
★ CHESS FROM PAGE 1 safer environment outside to play chess,” she said. “This type of tournament hasn’t happened in a while, so it fills that gap for both chess players and the city.” It certainly appeared to do that for players both young and old, some of whom Terrell said came from as far as Louisiana to participate. Katy resident Vladimir Veremjov was out on Saturday supporting his 10-year-old son Mihail, who has been playing chess for six years and regularly played in The Chess Refinery’s tournaments before the pandemic. The game, he said, has become an outlet for his son through events such as Saturday’s tournament. Ever since
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN EMERGENCY POWERS UNDER A DECLARED STATE OF DISATER RELATING TO THE 2021 WINTER STORM BY SUSPENDING CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO HASTEN RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE CITY. The City of Sugar Land City Council on February 23, 2021 adopted on first consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 2224: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN EMERGENCY POWERS UNDER A DECLARED STATE OF DISASTER RELATING TO THE 2021 WINTER STORM BY SUSPENDING CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO HASTEN RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE CITY. Said ordinance is available in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thomas Harris III City Secretary
Clements baseball team hosting annual Hit-A-Thon By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
In a normal year, Clements High School’s annual Hit-A-Thon baseball fundraiser would be a drop in the bucket relative to the rest of its efforts. This season, however, is far from normal for many programs, and Clements is no different. So the 2021 edition of the Hit-A-Thon is coming at the most crucial time as the baseball program tries to ramp up fundraising and provide key facilities for its student-athletes. “We want them to be happy and have those benefits,” Clements parent volunteer Marcus Menough said. “It takes a lot of time and effort, but hopefully we can show our kids the benefit on the back side and they’ll appreciate it. It’s a big deal for them.” This Wednesday at 6 p.m., Clements will host its Hit-A-Thon at Frankie Field behind Mercer Stadium, at 2655 Cordes Dr. in Sugar Land. Not unlike other local programs, the school’s fundraising and upkeep efforts have taken a hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and February’s Winter Storm Uri. “Our biggest challenge is definitely trying to keep our facilities up to date to make sure they’re safe and usable for the kids,” said Menough, whose son, Jackson, is a junior on
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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, April 1, 2021, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read via teleconference. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions regarding this bid, please post on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021. The City will award the contract and give notice of award within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the opening date and time.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WATER MAIN REHABILITATION PROGRAM 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: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WATER MAIN REHABILITATION PROGRAM CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA2002 LOCATION OF WORK:
SUGAR CREEK SUBDIVISION ULRICH STREET (FROM AVE A TO IMPERIAL RD) BROOK STREET BRIDGE CROSSING W. BELLFORT RD (FROM CABEZA DRIVE TO THE WESTERN CORNER OF 12627 W. BELLFORT RD) (Key Map 568-R&V, 569N&R, 568 V, 568-S, 569-N, 568-R & 568- N) Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivCastUSA.com, search project name “Distribution System Water Main Rehabilitation Program – WA2002”, documents may be purchased for $75.00 in the office of the Design Engineer, located at: Sander Engineering Corporation at 2901 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 550, Houston, Texas 77042. 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, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read via teleconference. 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 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2021 via virtual meeting. Details for attending the pre-bid meeting will be posted on CivCast www.CivCastUSA.com Questions regarding this bid must be received by 5:00 pm on or before Thursday, April 1, 2021. Please submit written questions to Erik Miller, P.E. via the question and answer section in www. CivCastUSA.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.
the team. “Our facilities have really suffered through all of that. It’s been a tough ride for the program when it comes to those types of things.” Annually a popular fundraising event, proceeds from Hit-A-Thon will go directly toward new netting for the team’s batting cages as well as a new shed for maintenance equipment. A portion will also be set aside for a future cover for the batting cages at Frankie Field, which is where the team plays and practices. The goal is to raise $10,500 for the endeavor by the end of the Hit-AThon donation period on March 22. As of Tuesday, $9,215 had been raised. During the event, each player on the team will get 10 swings, and the longest distance will be recorded. Each player will have obtained pledges in advance, and each pledged amount will be multiplied by his longest hit. Community members can also donate directly at app.99 pledges.com/ f u n d /C l e m e n t s B a s e ball2021. “If anything goes more than a few weeks – let alone – months without maintenance and time, it becomes pretty difficult. … Everything is a constant need, and baseball is not a cheap sport,” Menough said, noting volunteers normally take months to spruce up the field up prior to the season. “It takes a lot of funding to get that done. … This
year is becoming even more important to try to recoup what we weren’t able to do with taking care of the facilities as well as building for the future.” Ever since the Rangers got a mid-game call last March that announced the rest of their 2020 season would be cancelled due to the pandemic, Menough said it has taken a toll on players as a limited number of practice fields in the city are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. However, he said it has also come with a silver lining. “They’ve had to become very innovative (with their workouts). I think the kids have learned that you can’t take anything for granted and take advantage of what you can,” Menough said. “It’s created different challenges and made us do things differently. We’re trying a bunch of different things to help support the kids. All of that helps them be proud of the program and really have ownership in their school.” The Rangers had a 79 overall record heading into play this week after winning three of their last four games. And if the community support continues – through Hit-A-Thon and beyond – Menough believes the future is bright. “They’re always proud of their school, but sports give an extra dimension of pride,” Menough said. “And as parents we try to facilitate that.”
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General Nature of Improvements. The general nature of the proposed public improvements (collectively, the “Public Improvements”) are: (i) acquisition, construction, or improvement of water, wastewater, or storm drainage facilities; (ii) acquisition, construction, or improvement of streets, sidewalks or any other roadway; (iii) acquisition of real property in connection with the projects listed in subsections (i) – (ii) above. The Public Improvements shall promote the interests of the City and confer a special benefit upon the property within the proposed Public Improvement District. Estimated Costs of Improvements and Apportionment of Costs. The estimated total costs of the improvements are $1,555,636, which may be modified to conform to actual expenses. Approximately $1,450,700 of the costs of the improvements shall be paid by assessment of the property owners within the proposed Public Improvement District. The remaining costs of the proposed improvements will be paid from sources other than the City or assessments of property owners. Proposed Boundaries of the Public Improvement District. The Public Improvement District is proposed to include approximately 21.4107 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of West Airport Blvd. and Eldridge Road. A metes and bounds description as well as a vicinity map is available at the City’s website http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/ under the Legal Notices tab. Proposed Method of Assessment. The City shall levy an assessment on each parcel of property within the Public Improvement District based on a flat per lot or per acre rate in a manner that results in imposing equal shares of the costs on property similarly benefited. During the public hearing, any interested person may speak for or against the establishment of the Public Improvement District and the advisability of the improvements to be made for the benefit of the property within the Public Improvement District. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City of Sugar Land website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” City Council no later than Friday, April 2, 2021. Request details or provide feedback on the proposed creation of the Public Improvement District at www.sugarlandtx.gov/PublicHearingComment or contact City of Sugar Land Planning & Development Services Department at (281) 275-2218. As of the date of this publication (March 17, 2021) the Centers for Disease Control recommends socialdistancing and the avoidance of large and small gatherings in public spaces in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. As a result, the City of Sugar Land has elected to conduct this meeting online. Members of the public wishing to view the meeting live may do so at the links above. Members of the public desiring to make comments during the public hearing may submit their written comments to the Office of City Secretary (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov). Comments should reference the hearing in the subject line, must be received by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, then will be read into the record during the public hearing. Members of the public desiring to make their comments during the published date and time of the public hearing must e-mail (citysec@sugarlandtx.gov) or call (281) 275-2730) the Office of the City Secretary by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021 to register and receive instructions for direct participation during the hearing. Should the Centers for Disease Control, and/or the prevailing appropriate authority, lift the restrictions related to social-distancing and the avoidance of large and small gatherings in public spaces prior to 72 hours of the date of the public hearings, the City of Sugar Land will provide notice to the public on the City Council meeting agenda at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas.”
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privileged communities. Both busy and active mothers themselves, Tai and Mei wanted to use their talents to support other women-led small businesses. “Our market provides the platform for (local) makers to showcase and connect with people face to face,” Mei said. “Some of our makers only have online shops, so they don't get to see the audience face to face, really. So our market provides that opportunity for them.” Tai said Sugar Land’s diversity and rapid growth across a spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds makes it an ideal location for Heart To Market to try to boost vendors whose products are geared to women
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or family-oriented. “I feel like (Sugar Land is) actually a really good reflection of the environment we started with in the Heights,” Tai said. “There's great appreciation for lots of local stuff. I think it's fun to have an audience that reflects that as well.” Mei, a 2002 graduate of Kempner High School, said her mother still lives in Sugar Land. She’s marveled at the changes she’s seen every time she’s come back to visit, noting that Town Square had not been built when she was growing up. Tai said her background in marketing and social media, where she worked for a global fashion designer, complements that of her business partner’s graphic design expertise. (Mei) has the taste and the design and I put all the techni-
cal details in place,” Tai said. “We both sort of share running social media at this time. And we've had people help out with that from time to time as well. But for the most part, it's just the two of us. And we definitely lean on our backgrounds for a lot of what we do.” With future events planned across the Houston area, Tai and Mei hope they can continue to grow and inspire women and mothers far beyond Women’s History Month. They’ve both emphasized the importance of connecting with other entrepreneurs on a personal level and developing strong support networks. “When you become a mother, you see the world a little bit differently, and you see potential,” Tai said. “I think for a lot of women, it sparks this creative ability to want to
start their own business, or to take back some of those hobbies that they maybe had let go. Women are just incredibly powerful and can do so many things. And so we love to be able to support them through that and walk them through that process.” The market is free to attend and scheduled to take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2728 at 16250 City Walk in Sugar Land. On March 26, a VIP Sip & Shop is set to run from 6-8 p.m. VIP tickets are $40 and include a custom Heart To Market tote bag filled with goodies from vendors, light bites and drinks, plus early access to all vendors. Tickets can be purchased at https:// w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . c o m /e / vip-sip-shop-heart-to-markettickets-145160160949.
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Recently, I scratched the surface of the Filipino food scene in Fort Bend County with a visit to popular fast food chain, Jollibee. To get a more complete and authentic experience, I sought out Jambeto’s Bakery & Cafe in Stafford. Jambeto’s is small, but cozy and roomy, with a laid-back vibe. It had plenty of natural light, and the only other customers dining in during my visit were a comfortable distance away. I kicked things off with a familiar favorite, the Pancit Palabok ($9.50). The Jambeto’s version of this Filipino classic features sauteéd rice noodles in pork sauce topped with cooked shrimp, hard-boiled eggs and chicharones. They also have a vegetarian rendition, a chicken and shrimp combo, and standalone chicken and shrimp palabok options. The textural variety was on-point with the Pancit Palabok, as the eggs, chicken, and shrimp were accompanied well
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APRIL 8 FT. BEND/HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS ZOOM MEETING Ft. Bend/Harris Retired Educators next zoom meeting is Thursday morning, April 8th, at 10:00noon. Program: Learn about the candidates running for Fort Bend I.S.D. School Board. Paid members will receive an emailed zoom invitation a week prior to the meeting. Further information for any retired educator, email cmduvall@aol.com. APRIL 17 EXCHANGE CLUB OF SUGAR LAND’S 34TH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER will be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM www.facebook.com/ sugarlandmorningexchange TEXT NOODLE TO 71777 to donate or buy Raffle tickets. SILENT AUCTION www.32auctions.com/Spaghetti2021. Www.ECSL.org ONGOING SUGAR LAND AMERICAN LEGION. American Legion Freeman Post 942 meets the fourth Thursday of every month at the Post facility, 311 Ulrich, Sugar Land, Texas, at 7:00 PM. All veterans are welcome. Post hall is available for rental for events. Call 713-553-5370 if interested. GIVE A GIFT OF HOPE Give a Gift of Hope one-time or monthly. Your help provides access to therapies and services children with autism might otherwise go without. Please consider Hope For Three in your Estate, Planned, or Year-End Giving. Register now, or learn more about exciting events: www.hopeforthree.org/ events
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DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED Weekly class designed to help you understand and appreciate the Bible by giving you a better sense of the land and culture from which it sprang. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd.). For more information call 281-240-3195 EXCHANGE EXCHANGE, AmericaÍ s Service Club, always welcomes guests and is in search of new members! Various Fort Bend clubs exist and can accommodate early morning (7 a.m.), noon and evening meeting time desires. For more info, contact Mike Reichek, Regional Vice President, 281-575-1145 or mike@reichekfinancial.com We would love to have you join us and see what we are all about! 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. 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 281-3443515. DAV CHAPTER 233 MONTHLY MEETING 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, email maw0500@gmail.com.
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