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Members of the Senate Finance Committee will vote on a final budget proposal to send to the full body this week, according to the panel’s chair. Sen. Jane Nelson of Flower Mound told the 14 members of her committee following the adoption of workgroup recommendations Thursday that she expects to present a completed document for approval on Wednesday. Since mid-February, members have been working in smaller groups divided by budget article to develop recommendations based on agency requests and available revenue. After the votes to approve the individual workgroup products, all that remains is for the Legislative Budget Board to collate the document and make technical corrections. Included in the approved recommendations is $9 billion in additional funding for public education, including $2.7 billion to provide property tax relief, the primary source of school funding in Texas. Another $2.3 billion will go to general education reform with the remaining $4 billion marked to provide a $5,000, across-the-board annual pay raise to every teacher in the state. Identified as the session’s top priorities by state leadership in January, workgroup and Education Committee chair Sen. Larry Taylor of Friendswood said this budget
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Grid is growing rapidly in Stafford In-N-Out Burger, Whiskey Cake to open later this year By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
The flurry of development on the former Texas Instruments site means the 192-acre development called Grid is well under way and should deliver such restaurants as In-N-Out Burger, Whiskey Cake, Outback Steakhouse, and Pluckers Wing Bar to Stafford by the end of this year. The leasing office of the new high-end apartments being built onsite just opened, meaning it won’t be long before people are calling Grid home. That was part of the news shared by Brian Murphy, managing principal for StreetLevel Investments, the developers of the project, during a breakfast meeting at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce last Thursday.
“We’ve got 192 acres. It’s bigger than Disneyland,” he said. (Act ua lly, it’s more than twice the size of Disneyland’s 85 acres and is 50 acres bigger than Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.) Murphy said the project is being developed with an eye on the past and future. He said they intend to preserve and honor the history of the site but also anticipate the needs of future generations. That means incorporating a lifestyle attractive to millennials who want to live, work, and play close to home. “The millennials, their deal is, they’re looking for a lifestyle,” he said. “They want to be able to walk to restaurants, they want to be able to live close to where they work, they want to be
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Brian Murphy, managing principal for StreetLevel Investments, gives an update about the Grid development to the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Thursday. He said the $500 million project is behind schedule but is very optimistic about its future. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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something people enjoy where they can go around and discover things as they go through, or as the young people call it, Instagramable moments.”
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FBISD board to Chris Hill named president back Sugar Land 95 of Sugar Land Skeeters bills in Legislature From staff reports
Hill’s sports career highlights include producing the broadcast for the first game ever for the Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins franchises, the design of the “Angry Eyes” Lake Elsinore Storm logo, which went on to become the top MiLB logo for 12 years running, multiple stadium naming rights agreements and numerous regional broadcast TV schedules. Hill was also the sales manager for the Southern California premier arena, the Arrowhead Pond (now Honda Center). Since leaving the Skeeters in 2013, Hill has run his own award-winning communications firm, 180 Messaging. “Bringing in a leader like Chris Hill is an exciting addition to our franchise,” said Skeeters General Manager Tyler Stamm. “Chris was a driving force behind the start of Skeeters baseball from 2010-2012, and his extensive experience both in baseball and other industries will allow us to provide the best fan experience in minor league baseball.” Hill and his wife, Christy, have three children, Caden, Siena and Lauren, and have been residents of Missouri City for nine years.
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The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting a resolution in support of a bill to amend state statutes to permit Fort Bend County to own and operate the abandoned cemetery discovered last year during the construction of the district’s James Reese Career & Technical Center. The resolution will be similar to a resolution that was passed by the Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court in support of the bill earlier this month. Currently, the Texas Health and Safety Code allows cities and smaller counties to own and operate cemeteries. House Bill 4179, filed by Rep. Rick Miller and referred to the House Committee on County Affairs, would allow counties with a population of more than 550,000 that borders a county with a population of more than 3.3 million to own, operate, and maintain a cemetery. School officials continue
to work cooperatively with officials of both the county and city to memorialize the remains of 95 individuals who are believed to have been subjected to the State of Texas’s convict-leasing program which was in operation until 1911. The remains of those individuals have come to be known as the Sugar Land 95. “Fort Bend ISD is appreciative of the support of Fort Bend County, the City of Sugar Land, and our current state representatives who share our vision of memorializing this historic discovery,” said Board President Jason Burdine. “We continue to be optimistic that we will find a solution and that we will be able to share this important part of our shared history with generations to come.” HB 4179 would allow Fort Bend County to take ownership and operate a historic cemetery, and continue negotiations with the district and the City of Sugar Land to memorialize the Sugar
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The Sugar Land Skeeters last week announced that longtime Minor League Baseball executive and Missouri City resident Christopher Hill has been hired as the team’s president. Hill was the Skeeters’ vice president for their inaugural season in 2012. He was the first person on site, responsible for all initial revenue generation for the club, including naming rights, skybox sales, ticket sales and sponsorship sales, with a focus on stadium founding partnerships. “Coming home is a rare and exciting opportunity,” Hill said. “To live in such a dynamic community and now represent the best family-friendly venue in the area is an honor. We are going to have an exciting team, develop new and engaging promotions and most importantly - have fun.” Hill, who was born and raised in North East, Md., has spent 20-plus years working in professional sports and arena management. Starting in Boise, Idaho (Short Season A- Anaheim Angels),
Former Skeeters vice president Chris Hill is returning to the team as president.
Hill’s career continued to the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Kansas City Royals High-A affiliate), Lake Elsinore Storm (Anaheim Angels Single-A affiliate) and Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A, Toronto Blue Jays) franchises “We are thrilled that Chris has agreed to lead our organization,” said Skeeters owner Kevin Zlotnik. “We talked to many candidates, but Chris stood out with both his vast minor league experience and strong ties to the Sugar Land community. On behalf of my whole family, we cannot wait to see Chris elevate this franchise to even further heights.”
Schulze family named Fort Bend County Fair honorees From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Pictured from the left (standing) are Teresa Schulze Mielsch, Clifford Schulze, and Kathie Schulze Sablatura. Sitting is Alvin Schulze. (Submitted photo)
The Schulze Family will be recognized as the 2019 Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo Honorees. Actively supporting the fair for decades as sponsors, buyers, exhibitors, and fair-goers, the Schulze family has passed its commitment to the Fort Bend County Fair from generation to generation. The Schulze family owns and operates Schulze’s Bar-B-Que and Catering and Schulze Family Restaurant. Siblings Teresa Schulze Mielsch, Kathie Schulze Sablatura, and Clifford Schulze have carried on the traditions that their father, Alvin Schulze, started in 1980. The siblings
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Schulze Mielsch. For 44 years the Alvin Schulze family has been in the restaurant business. Schulze’s Bar-B-Que and Catering is located in Rosenberg, adjacent to the Schulze Family Restaurant. “We have been proud to be able to cater the buyers’ receptions, cowboy camp, and countless other fair events; it is what we do,” added Mielsch. The Schulze and Sablatura family’s participation have continued to grow over the years. “Our involvement quickly evolved into buying at the Junior Livestock Auction. Dad and Clifford started supporting the auction, and as a family,
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News briefs Tax office closes for a day Patsy Schultz, Fort Bend County Tax Assessor Collector, said all six tax offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 17, for staff development training. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
and walk, the fun includes a Kids Dash, raffle prizes, face painting, bounce house, food and more. Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for children 317, and children 3 and under and individuals with Down syndrome are free. Registration is now open at https:// gigisplayhouse.org/sugarland/fun-run-walk.
campus administrators, paraprofessionals and central office staff. Individuals interested in applying for any of these positions are invited to attend FBISD’s 2019 “All Star Talent Draft” Job Fair on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Constellation Field. For more information, visit https://groupmatics.events/ event/19FBISD. Registration will also be open at Constellation Field on the day of the event.
Houston Highland Games Saturday in Sugar Land The Houston Highland Games, featuring athletic competitions, Scottish clans, and vendors, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 13 at Crown Festival Park 18355 SW Freeway Sugar Land. There will be entertainment throughout day. Admission is $5 at the gate or at www. houstonhighlandgames.com.
Road changes in Missouri City for construction As part of the Independence Boulevard construction project, Missouri City’s contractors opened the new section of Independence Boulevard from Staffordshire to the new roadway, Heritage Court. Also, Staffordshire Road will be closed to thru traffic north of Independence Boulevard and south of Scanlin Road as part of the reconstruction. Knanaya Homes residents and patrons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post
GiGi’s Dash for Down syndrome is Saturday The third annual GiGi’s Dash for Down syndrome 5K Fun Run and Walk is set for April 13 from 7:30- 10:30 a.m. at Brazos River Park, at 18427 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land. The familyfriendly event celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and raises money for GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. In addition to the run
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4010 will have access during construction. Court Road will remain closed east of Waterfall Drive. Meadowcreek residents can access Waterfall Drive from the new Independence Boulevard tie in. HOPE Golf Classic is April 29 The Curtis Brown Foundation is holding its inaugural HOPE Golf Classic at Pecan Grove Country Club on Monday, April 29. Proceeds benefit individuals and families struggling with addiction. Additionally, the Curtis Brown Foundation fully funds Battlefield Connections with Curtis Brown on KKHT 100.7 The Word and is raising money to make a documentary to help people overcome addiction, PTSD, depression and anxiety. For more information or to register, visit www.curtisbrown.org.
Sugar Land Earth Day Celebration is April 13 events are scheduled: Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse will perform at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. and reptile shows by Texas Snakes & More will be held at 2:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Returning to this year’s Earth Day Celebration are Nutty Scientist and Nature & Eclectic Outdoors (NEO). Children can enjoy learning about the Earth through various science laboratory experiments with Nutty Scientist. NEO will offer outdoor education using diverse activities like fishing tournaments, lifesize games and more. Paper shredding will also be provided by Pro
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Sugar Land’s Earth Day Celebration – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rock – will be held Saturday, April 13, from 1-5 p.m., on the plaza at Sugar Land Town Square. New to this year’s Earth Day Celebration will be live performances by Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse. A variety of env i r o n m e n t a l activity booths and live performances are planned throughout the afternoon. Enjoy eco-friendly displays and demonstrations, interactive games and educational booths from many local organizations. The following
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Girls building Simply Awesome machines From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Five girls from Sugar Land recently competed in the FIRST LEGO League Junior program. Leila, Rida, Sahar, Sanya and Shaivi were the five future female leaders to be coached robotics to for 14 weeks by Amjad-Ali Khoja. “I was able to put together
an interfaith team which was also a great experience for the girls,” Khoja said. “I had tremendous support of a youth mentor, Jason Tisch, who helped the girls with building models during each session. This experience also helped Jason earn community service hours for his senior year program called, Lead Our Community. We followed FIRST LEGO League Junior curriculum which gave us a
Dr. Meghan McGinnis joins Dr. Meghan McGinnis is a Sugar Land native. She graduated from Clements High School then went on to The University of Texas at Austin where she earned a B.A. in Biology with Highest Honors. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Ecuador before completing her medical degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine. Dr. McGinnis then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. After finishing her specialty training, Dr. McGinnis practiced at a mission hospital in Togo, West Africa for two years where she provided complete obstetrical and gynecological care for women across West Africa and helped to establish a sustainable maternity department through training local midwives and nurses.
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Leila, Rida, Sahar, Sanya and Shaivi earned a “Simply Awesome” award at the first Lego League Junior expo at Houston’s Children Museum. (Submitted photo)
In the explore phase, the girls started with a field trip to Space Center Houston. The girls toured the historic NASA Mission Control Center and saw the speaker which echoed Neil Armstrong’s famous words, “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” The girls attended “Living in Space” presentation which
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sibility of finding ice in craters near moon’s poles because they are in constant shadow. The Share phase was the last phase of the 14-week journey. The expected outcome of the phase was to create a Show Me poster about their experience with the MISSION MOON challenge. Each girl did a short write-up on their favorite part of working on the challenge and one thing they learned from this experience. Leila and Rida worked on a storyboard showing team’s journey to the moon. Sahar and Shaivi drew up the entire team model. Sanya did a write up on the two Web 2.0 programs. The girls attended the FLL Jr. expo at Houston’s Children Museum along with 15 other teams. The expo was sponsored by Kids Robotics Academy. They presented their team model and poster to the judges during the expo and earned a “Simply Awesome” machine award for incorporating great use of simple machines into their model design.
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Second Mile Mission Center hosting annual banquet, silent auction From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Second Mile Mission Center’s 15th annual fundraising banquet and silent auction will be held Friday, April 12, at Safari Texas Ranch. The reception and silent auction begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. This year’s event is made possible by presenting sponsor Sugar Creek Baptist Church. “This is Second Mile’s largest fundraising event of the year and will ensure that thousands of families facing poverty or a time of crisis can find support,” said Sarah White, Second Mile’s executive director. The banquet theme is “Equip,” and will reflect on the resilient and determined
individuals served by Second Mile who are taking next steps and pursuing personal and professional goals to support their families. The annual dinner and silent auction event raise operating funds for Second Mile, with a goal to raise $175,000 this year. Businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Fort Bend County support this event through sponsorships and donations to the silent auction. Event sponsors include Robert and Carol Wells, Parkway United Methodist Church, Jamey and Jennifer Webster, Lisa Chapman, River Pointe Church, Harvey and Nancy Brannen, Bryan Calvin Smith Insurance, Darlene Bridges, Dave and Deby Goolsby, Doug and Vicki Freede, Dr. Premswarup and Mad-
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Clements JROTC honors Clements High School Navy JROTC team has qualified for the prestigious Navy JROTC Academic Bowl Championship, to be held June 21-25 in Washington, D.C. Clements is one of only eight schools out of over 600 Navy JROTC programs from all over the world, and the only program from Texas to qualify for the competition. Also, Clements High School’s JROTC has qualified for the Navy Nationals, to be held in Pensacola, Fla. This is the first time the unit has qualified for this competition and it will be the only FBISD Navy JROTC unit to compete. (Submitted photo)
Fort Bend ISD Parent Teacher Associations earn state recognition From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Texas Parent Teacher Association (TPTA) has recognized several Fort Bend ISD Parent Teacher Association (PTA) groups for their achievements in supporting education and excelling at running a nonprofit business.
The TPTA produces a Superintendent Report that gives an overview of a school district’s PTA successes. Based on FBISD’s latest report, 11 PTAs have earned awards and distinctions for their efforts in meeting PTA requirements, membership recruitment, growth and involvement. Earning awards were PTAs
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KSBJ radio morning hosts Rachelle Carrillo and Carder Price pose for a photo with Nichole Gonzales and Samuel Garcia of Sugar Land on March 27 at Sugar Land Baptist Church. The Houston-based nonprofit Christian radio station recently expanded its signal and to celebrate the morning crew, which included Bill Ingram (not shown), spent a week visiting with listeners and giving out donuts in communities that are now receiving the new signal, including Katy and Rosenberg. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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Stafford's mayor takes a dump on Grid development Let me say up front that I debated a long time whether or not to write this column. I do not believe in tearing people down or talking negatively about anyone. I cannot in good conscience, however, let what happened the morning of March 28 go unquestioned. I was at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast presentation on the Grid development at the old Texas Instruments site in Stafford. I thought the presentation was excellent and I’m very excited about what is being built across the ditch from our office on Bluebonnet Drive. Brian Murphy of StreetLevel Investments gave a very energizing presentation about the 192-acre mixed-use development. Unfortunately, right after Murphy’s presentation, Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella stood up and took a proverbial crap all over it. It was rude, unnecessary, and very embarrassing. “I commend the Grid and Streetlevel for doing this project in Stafford. I want to say unequivocally, we want it to be a success, but I will tell you we have reservations,” he said. Let’s examine that a minute. In one breath he is saying he wants it to succeed but he doubts it. Don’t be mistaken by his use of the word “we.” He is speaking for himself and not the city council. From everything I’ve read and heard, the rest of the council has been behind the project from the start. Scarcella has been the main naysayer. Stating that “the Grid was behind schedule and it was over budget,” Scarcella went on to express his doubts that the project could be completed on time and implied financial ruin for the city as a result. “The simple fact of it is we have a 10-year contract with Streetlevel that took a long time to negotiate. It was signed on April 11 of last year. The problem
★ GRID, FROM PAGE 1 Uber and Lyft. “Cars are going to change too, right; there’ll be selfdriving cars so garages will be less important. The designs we have for all these areas have to provide for drop-off areas,” he said. Presenting a PowerPoint slideshow with maps, graphics, photos, and videos of the project, Murphy emphasized the importance of making Grid the gateway to Fort Bend County from Houston. Located off Highway 59 between Airport and Kirkwood, it’s being viewed as a destination point. “We’re going to create an environment where people want to work and were employers want to locate at,” Murphy said. Although some of the old Texas Instruments buildings have been torn down, others are being repurposed into retail stores, offices, and restaurants in the mixed-use
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with it is it simply has a schedule in it that is unobtainable. It basically said they would develop basically all of this you’ve seen up there within three years and be completed by the end of 2021… It won’t work and I’ve tried to tell everyone that it won’t work and now it’s coming clear that it won’t. It’s a 10-year contract. It’s not something that’s going to be done in three years, it’s going to take the full 10 years,” he said. On this point Scarcella is partly correct. It’s going to take longer than three years to complete. There is no way, barring the unforeseen, that the project will take the full 10 years to complete. My office is across a ditch from Grid and in the last year I’ve been watching it grow at a phenomenal pace. The delays that have the project behind schedule are related to the weather, which no one can control, and to Scarcella himself. To his credit he helped negotiate a public-private agreement between the city and StreetLevel that is very much in the city’s favor. The length of those negotiations, however, cost the developer valuable time. At the chamber presentation, Scarcella went on a five-minute rant that referenced Amazon’s HQ2 debacle in New York City (whatever that has to do with Stafford) and was critical of the types of jobs Grid would bring. “I don’t think you’re going to see a lot of $150,000 jobs in this one,” he said. “Fortunately, Stafford doesn’t have to be concerned about that. Stafford has 50 percent more people working in Stafford than it does living there. development. “What we wanted to do here was something that’s authentic,” Murphy said. One of the features they’ve kept are the old chillers from the power plant. “They’ll be pop-up shops, they’ll be temporary areas, Christmas shops, spice markets, you’ll have things like that,” he said. Grid is being designed to make good use of outdoor spaces. “We’ll have public spaces, jogging trails, dog parks, all of those things will be a part of it,” Murphy said. “We’re saving all the heritage trees throughout the area because that’s the differentiator that we have in Stafford.” In addition to various chain restaurants and retailers, Murphy said there will be a focus on unique, local eateries and shops. “The restaurant that you put in there, it’s not Starbucks, it’s not a chain, it’s one-of-a-kind areas that people can enjoy being entertained,” he said.
Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella comments about the Grid development following a presentation by the developer last Thursday at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Joe Southern)
We have about 18,000 people living in Stafford and we have over 30,000 people working in Stafford,” he said. “We’re not trying to generate jobs necessarily but most of the jobs with what you’ve just witnessed are not high-paying jobs.” Maybe the jobs in general won’t be high-paying jobs, but Scarcella doesn’t know that for a fact. What the development will bring is sales tax, which Stafford thrives on since it does not have a property tax. Since Stafford is not funded by an income tax, this is really a moot point. Having thriving businesses on a large unproductive tract of land is what really matters and Scarcella knows this, or at least he should. The next point he made was just juvenile and mindboggling. “You’re going to have within a two-tenths of a square mile area enough residents to control the entire election process of Stafford. You’re going to have 5,000 people added to 18,000 and those will virtually be all voters,” he said. So what? What does that have to do with anything? All of those new residents “This is the building, it’s about 18,000-square-feet that we’re going to repurpose into a food hall. And, as you can see, it has green on the top. We’re going to have gardens on the top that provide spices and fresh produce,” he said, pointing to a slide in his presentation. One thing Grid isn’t doing is courting traditional big box retailers. “They (millennials) have to have a face-to-face experience where you can buy their jewelry and you know that’s quality that you like, and then you re-order it on the Internet,” he said. “So we understand what’s going on with retail. We’re not pretending that retail’s what it’s been the last 10 years. I mean it’s changed more in the last two years than the last 10 years and it continues to change. We’re all the same way, I mean we’re in the retail development business and we’ve got Amazon boxes
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are going to be apartment dwellers. By their very nature, people who live in apartment tend to be transient and have no vested interest in their community and therefore have low voting records. That will make their impact minimal at best. What if all 5,000 residents did vote? As long as they’re registered voters, it would be their right. You can’t exclude your citizenry from voting just because of where they live within your city. If you’re not providing the services they need or are being responsive to their concerns, then they have every reasonable right to vote you out of office. Scarcella also poopooed StreetLevel’s claim of Grid making Stafford a point of destination. In his mind a point of destination is a major resort city. He is correct in his belief that Grid will not make Stafford a resort town. He also demonstrates igno-
rance of what a destination point is. It is a place that attracts visitors. Grid will do that. With many restaurants, retail shops, a movie theater, hotels, and the Drive Shack golf and entertainment center, it will be a local point of destination. This compares to a bedroom community that lacks those amenities where people live but don’t visit. “That property as shown here is one of the most iconic properties in the entire Houston region without exception,” Scarcella said. "And it is that 192 acres that is six times the size of Town Square in Sugar Land and eight times the size of Center City in Houston.” Maybe I’m missing something because I’m still fairly new here, but I’ve never heard anyone call the former Texas Instruments site iconic before. Iconic to me means it has outstanding natural features or world-class development.
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The Texas Instruments facility was not iconic and there is nothing extraordinary about the property other than its great location. “It is imperative that this development succeed but it’s got a long way to go. It will never meet the expectations and they’re the ones that raised the bar. They’ll never make those expectations,” Scarcella said. Wow, really? What a tremendous vote of confidence for the biggest and most important project to come to Stafford since the creation of the municipal school district and the elimination of property taxes. If Scarcella truly wants this project to succeed he should be its biggest cheerleader, not its biggest detractor. I don’t know what his motivation is for dogging the development this way, but I found it to be totally unnecessary and extremely rude. His words don’t sound to me like someone who has his city’s best interests at heart but rather that of someone with a different agenda in mind. Like I said, I don’t like speaking negatively about Mayor Scarcella. I generally find him to be a decent, respectable man. This, however, was very unbecoming of someone in his position and deserves to be called out.
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Colony Meadows Child Advocates of Fort Bend planning Up, Up and Away Gala students to decorate From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s 19th annual Gala “Up, Up and Away” will be held May 4 at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. “The Gala committee is hard at work and we’re excited to put together another top-notch event that’s full of energy while raising money for the agency,” said Event Chair Lisa Moore. “In addition to Diamond Club seats behind home plate at a Houston Astros game, one week stay at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, numerous jewelry pieces, furs from Woody’s Furs and an extensive auction, we have a wine pull, jewelry pull, fine dinner, and late-night dancing with the band Chicken and Waffles Music. For $100 anyone can purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win an exclusive Chef Experience and Dinner
for eight at Steak 48 in Houston.” Fisher will serve as the evening’s emcee. Johnny Bravo will be the auctioneer. Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School will delight guests with a performance by their young dancers. Attire is festive and colorful elegant with black tie optional. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. Individual seats are $150. To attend the gala, become a sponsor or for more information, visit https:// w w w.caf b.org/events/ ga la/spon sor sh ip - op portunities/ or contact Lisa Moore at 281-3445108 or lmoore@cafb. org. The gala and auction raises much needed funds to support Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its programs for abused and neglected children. This is your chance to join OCuSOFT, Inc., Exchange Club of Sugar Land and
art car for parade From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Playing the part for the “Up, Up and Away” Gala shown from the left are (front row) Cynthia Barratt, Marilyn Parker, Rose Mary Martinez, (back row) Charles Hewitt, Jamie Lenard, Theresa Ku-Hardison, Thomas Mason, George Haines, Courtney Mason, Nick Townsell, and Clayton Reeves. In the basket is Princess. (Submitted photo)
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Sugar Land students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Colony Meadows Elementary School will get a chance to help design one of the cars that will wind its way through the upcoming 32nd Annual Houston Art Car Parade. Local author Cathey Nickell will present her original children’s book, Arthur Zarr’s Amazing Art Car, during an all-day school visit from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday April 12, at Colony Meadows, 4510 Sweetwater Blvd. After each gradeby-grade presentation, children will go outside and see a real art car. Chalkstang, a Mustang that Vena Ashley turned into a chalkboard on wheels, will be parked outside the school all day, and the students will get a hands-on chance to use their own creativity. The art car is interactive— meaning, children can
draw on it with chalk. With each child signing their name to the car, and a white tiger theme (the mascot for Colony Meadows), Chalkstang is sure to become parade-worthy just in time for the April 13 event. Ashley said her favorite part about her car is getting to watch how excited the kids are when they get to draw on a Mustang. Ashley is a Houston artist who does interior decorative faux painting, murals, photographic mixed media and even welds. She created Chalkstang after Hurricane Harvey. Prior to the storm, Ashley had a wreck in her 2007 Mustang and did not have full insurance coverage. Forced to do the car repairs herself to save money, she found old car parts in salvage yards and set to work. With some creativity, paint, screws, duct tape —and help from her grandfather who taught her to weld—she
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★ ART CAR FROM PAGE 6 turned her old car into the new-and-improved Chalkstang. Nickell travels around Houston and beyond to speak to elementary school students about how she got the idea for her book (hint: her car sports 16 bumper stickers and counting), how they can come up with their own story ideas, the writing and publishing process, and, of course art cars. Nickell does not drive an art car herself, but the
concept for Arthur Zarr came to her one morning during rush hour while driving her then-teenage son to school. “I keep the back of my SUV covered with various bumper stickers,” Nickell said. “I joked with my son, Will, that I need to be a polite driver and obey the laws of the road because my car is so incredibly recognizable. He laughed at me, insisting that no one ever notices me and certainly not my car. During the drive, Will’s comment got me pondering what
else—besides bumper stickers—might make a car memorable? That question triggered me to think about art cars, and by the time I finished my morning carpool, the concept for Arthur Zarr’s Amazing Art Car was born.” Nickell will launch her second children’s book this summer: Yazzy’s Amazing Yarn is loosely based on the yarn-bombing craze that readers may (or may not) have heard of. It is being illustrated by Emily Calimlim, a watercolor artist who lives in The Woodlands.
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Cinco Ranch beats Clements 3-2 on late goal By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Cinco Ranch’s Sophie Green headed the ball into the goal off a corner kick with 3:54 to go in the second overtime period to give the Cougars a 3-2 win over Clements in girls soccer last Friday at Mercer Stadium. “Everyone on our team was trying to get to the ball and it was just bouncing around off all of us. I just knew I had to throw my body into it and score that goal. These girls have worked so hard, I could not let them down,” Green said. Clements had a strong start to the match by scoring a goal just 54 seconds into the match, as Lauren Hermosa scored from 25 yards out to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead. Cinco Ranch evened the score at 1 when Abby McCain scored with 32:20 to go in the first half. Cinco Ranch had the benefit of a strong wind at their back in the first half and controlled the ball for about 70 percent
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of the half but were unable to score again. The Cougars best chance came with 10 seconds to go in the half when McCain had a breakaway but was stopped by
Clements’ goal keeper Kristina Burgos, keeping the score 1-1 at halftime. In the second half, Clements again took the lead as Yan Chung Cheung sur-
vived a scrum in front of the net to kick the ball into the goal with 30:45 left in the match. The goal turned the small Clements’ student section into a small but rau-
cous student section for the rest of the match. In spite of the noise, the Clements lead only lasted until McCain scored her second goal of the game with 15:00 minutes to go in the match. Neither team could score for the rest of the second half, and the match went into overtime. In the first 10-minute overtime period, neither team scored, and the match continued into the second overtime period. McCain came close to giving the Cougars a lead with 5:23 to go when she hit the post with a shot. Then, with 3:54 to go, Cinco Ranch had a corner kick that ricocheted off several players on each side before it bounced up head high right in front of Green who used her head to score the match winner. “Clements is an amazingly well coached team. We knew they were a little stronger in the midfield than we were, so we tried to press them. We made a couple of mistakes, but we
persevered. I give a lot of credit to our seniors,” Cinco Ranch Coach Jonathan Kauffman said. “For a lot of our girls, this was their first playoff game. We tried to tell them it’s just another game, but it isn’t. Then, Clements’ goal in the first minute was a bit of a shock, but we fought through it and relaxed and played our game.” Clements ends their season with an 8-6-2 record and a second place finish in District 20 6A. Girls Bi-District Playoff Matches Ridge Point 1, Katy 0 Tompkins 5, Travis 0 Seven Lakes 4, Elkins 0 Columbia 7, Stafford 0 Boys Bi-District Playoff Matches Bush 3, Morton Ranch 2 Mayde Creek 1, Ridge Point 0 Tompkins 5, Travis 0 Seven Lakes 3, Clements 0 Sharpstown 2, Willow ridge 1 Stafford 3, Columbia 0
Former LSU, San Diego Padres standout Ryan Schimpf headed to Sugar Land From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Sugar Land Skeeters announced they’ve signed former Major League infielder and former Louisiana State University standout Ryan Schimpf. Schimpf, 30, appeared in five games for the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, going 1-for-5, with the hit being a two-run home run.
★ GRID, FROM PAGE 5 stacked in our offices.” Among the amenities planned for Grid are hotels, a cinema, and a 12-acre, $20-plus million Drive Shack, a golfing entertainment facility along the lines of Top Golf. Even though Grid is being developed within a few short years, the developers want it to look organically grown over a period of decades. “We want this to be like it developed over a period of time, like it’s a city that you’re walking through,” he said. In some ways, it’s a new twist for old city. “This kind of project, its gritty, it’s not institutional, it’s a place that’s really interesting that I think will appeal to that millennial customer. I think we can call it Stafford 2.0,” Murphy said. When Texas Instruments left Stafford in 2012 for a new facility five miles away in Sugar Land, it left a void in the community and caused a lot of hand-wringing at City Hall. When StreetLevel negotiated to develop the site, one of the things they made clear is they wanted to respect the history.
He played in additional 30 games with Triple-A Salt Lake (LAA), hitting .178 with three home runs and 13 RBIs in 33 games. He made his Major League debut with the San Diego Padres in 2016 and also appeared with them in ’17. While with the Padres in 2016, Schimpf hit nine home runs in the month of July, setting the franchise’s rookie record for most home runs in a calendar
month. It also set the record for most home runs by a rookie second baseman in July. Schimpf went on to be selected as the National League’s Rookie of the Month for July. Schimpf finished out the 2016 campaign with 20 home runs, which were third-most on the Padres, despite playing in just 89 games. Schimpf notched two wins above replacement, which was third-best
on the Padres that year, to go with a slash line of .217/.336/.533 and 51 RBIs. Schimpf appeared in 53 games with the Padres in 2017 and hit .158/.284/.429 with 14 home runs and 25 RBIs. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Schimpf in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of LSU. He spent seven seasons in the Blue Jays Minor League system, peaking at Triple-A, before
“The people of Fort Bend County, they grew up with TI; their family grew up with TI, their dad worked there, their mom worked there, a cousin worked there, or they played on the softball fields. There’s a lot of history, there’s a lot of memories that are important to people and as part of that we want to celebrate that,” Murphy said. Another thing they wanted was to make Grid the high-end centerpiece of Houston’s Innovation Corridor. “Other places in the city talk about being the innovation corridor but if you look in this area there’s 14,000 patents in this area; 970 are granted to Texas Instruments,” Murphy said. “We have the education, we have the people who are the innovators who can change and come up with new ideas and we want to provide that.” He said StreetLevel is committed to making Grid the best high-end development in the Greater Houston area. He said the target consumer makes more than $75,000 a year, has a lot of disposable income, and appreciates quality products and a good quality of life. “It’s the highest quality product that we think that’s been developed in
Fort Bend County, and certainly the newest. What we wanted was people on top and the people who live there are people who can spend money. When they spend money, they produce sales tax and they support the city and the services of Stafford, Texas. They also create an environment that employers like today,” Murphy said. Even though the development is well under way, there is still some hand-wringing going on at City Hall, or at least in the mayor’s office. Following Murphy’s presentation, Mayor Leonard Scarcella stood up and went on a five-minute rant belittling the project and the developers. “I want to say unequivocally, we want it to be a success, but I will tell you we have reservations,” he said, alleging that StreetLevel wanted to back out of its contract and have the city issue bonds to speed the project along. “The simple fact of it is we have a 10-year contract with Street Level that took a long time to negotiate. It was signed on April 11 of last year. The problem with it is it simply has a schedule in it that is unobtainable,” he said. “It basically said they would develop basically all of this you’ve seen up there within three years and be completed by the
end of 2021. In order to meet the requirements of their schedule, their projections, and to in effect bring about $150 million in sales in that area. It won’t work and I’ve tried to tell everyone that it won’t work and now it’s coming clear that it won’t. It’s a 10-year contract. It’s not something that’s going to be done in three years It’s going to take the full 10 years but the thing that’s so alarming to us is there is the concern, or at least referenced that we’ve got to expedite things.” Scarcella complained that adding 5,000 more people to the city of 18,000 would shift political power at the polls. He also questioned calling it a point of destination, saying resort cities like Branson, Mo., Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Cooperstown, NY, are points of destination. Murphy politely rebuffed Scarcella, admitting that he was right in that the project is behind schedule, but pointed some of the blame right back at City Hall. He said Hurricane Harvey and the wet winter that just passed have slowed the project. “The city … did a good job in their negotiations … it took a little longer than we all wanted it to, we couldn’t start some of the work until that was done so are we behind, yeah,” he said. “Our
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signing with the Padres in November 2015. He was selected as an MiLB.com Organizational All-Star with the Blue Jays from 2012-15. Through 10 professional seasons, Schimpf has appeared in 1,007 games and has hit .246/.340/.475 with 188 home runs and 559 RBIs. He’s made 441 of his professional appearances at second base, also making 299 appearances at third
base. While at LSU, Schimpf, a native of Covington, La., was a member of their 2009 College World Series Championship team while also being selected 2009 College World Series All-Tournament Team. Schimpf was selected to the All-Southeastern Conference Second Team in 2009 and finished his LSU career in the top 10 in home runs and triples in school history.
Brian Murphy, managing principal for StreetLevel Investments, gives an update about the Grid development to the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Thursday. (Photo by Joe Southern)
agreement with the city is such that there’s really two major parts of it. One they reimburse us for roads that will be owned by the city. They’re reimbursing us $3.5 million for roads that are probably $6 million to build.” Even behind schedule, Murphy said the $500 million project will soon be generating a significant sales tax for the city. “It’s still going to produce a lot of sales tax and the way
★ BUDGET, FROM PAGE 1 will make significant progress on education and tax reform. “At the end of the day I know we are going to take very large steps to improve our education outcomes for our students while providing meaningful tax savings for our businesses and our homeowners, and we’re also going to improve the pay of our teachers,” he said. On the floor this week, Houston Sen. Joan Huffman passed two key pieces of legislation. Monday, the Senate approved her plan, SB 12, to shore up the state’s struggling teacher pension fund. Her plan would increase contribution rates from active public school employees, gradually upping the amount withheld from their paychecks for the Teacher Retirement System from
it’s structured the city gets the first $250,000 and then after that there’s a sharing of it to help cover the services that they provide,” he said. Representatives from Windstream commented that the company has made a $1 million investment in fiberoptic infrastructure in Grid. “I thank the people who had a vision not what Stafford is today but what Stafford can be in the future,” Murphy said. 7.7 percent to 8.25 percent by 2024. The state pays 6.8 percent of total public school employee payroll into the fund annually, that number would also rise to 8.25 percent by 2024. School districts would raise contributions from 1.5 percent of payroll to 2 percent. With $47 billion in unfunded liabilities, the Legislature has periodically had to pay general revenue into the fund to maintain solvency. That’s not very sensible, said Huffman. “This is long-term planning showing fiscal responsibility,” she said. “This plan is far more cost efficient than simply attempting to contribute onetime infusions of cash every so often.” Her bill would move the plan into fiscal soundness, cover unfunded liabilities, and also provide for a one-time bonus monthly annuity payment of $500 to beneficiaries sometime in the next biennium.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELECTION TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE STAFFORD MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a general election will be held in the STAFFORD MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, on the 4th day of May, 2019, for the purpose of electing three trustees to regular terms. The Fort Bend County Elections Administrator, John Oldham, is hereby designated as the Early Voting Clerk. Requests for ballots by mail must be received by the Early Voting Clerk by the close of business on April 23, 2019. Applications for ballots to be voted by mail should be directed to: Fort Bend County Elections Attention: John Oldham 301 Jackson Street Rosenberg, Texas 77471 vote@fortbendcountytx.gov (281) 341-4418 (fax) Applications may be submitted by mail, fax, or as an email attachment. If the application is submitted by fax or email, the applicant must also submit the ORIGINAL application BY MAIL not later than the 4th business day after submitting the faxed or emailed application. AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE SÍNDICOS A LOS VOTANTES HABILITADOS RESIDENTES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MUNICIPAL DE STAFFORD: POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una elección general en el DISTRITO ESCOLAR MUNICIPAL DE STAFFORD el 4 de mayo de 2019, con el propósito de elegir tres síndicos para términos regulares. Por la presente se designa al Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend, John Oldham, como el Oficial de Votación Anticipada. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación por correo deben ser recibidas por el Oficial de Votación Anticipada al cierre del horario de oficina el 23 de abril de 2019. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación por correo deben dirigirse a: Fort Bend County Elections Attention: John Oldham 301 Jackson Street Rosenberg, Texas 77471 vote@fortbendcountytx.gov (281) 341-4418 (fax) Las solicitudes pueden enviarse por correo, fax o por correo electrónico como archivo adjunto. Si la solicitud se envía por fax o correo electrónico,
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The polls for the election shall be open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 4, 2019. The District designates the following polling locations as polling locations for the election: El 4 de mayo de 2019 las casillas electorales para la elección estarán abiertas para votar de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. El Distrito designa los siguientes lugares de votación como lugares de votación para la elección: Các quầy phiếu cho cuộc bầu cử sẽ mở cửa để bỏ phiếu từ 7 giờ sáng đến 7 giờ tối ngày 4 tháng Năm, 2019. Cơ quan chỉ định các địa điểm bỏ phiếu sau đây là các địa điểm bỏ phiếu cho cuộc bầu cử: 上述選舉的投票站應於2019年5月4日上午7:00至晚上7:00開放，以便選民進行投票。本區指 定以下投票地點作為本次選舉的投票地點： Fort Bend County Election Day Polling Places (All Precincts) Lugares de votación del Día de Elección del Condado de Fort Bend (todos los precintos) Các Địa Điểm Phòng Phiếu cho Ngày Bầu Cử Quận Fort Bend (Tất Cả Các Phân Khu) Fort Bend縣選舉日投票所（所有選區） COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACE LUGAR ES DE VOTACIÓN PARA TODO EL CONDADO ĐỊA ĐIỂM BỎ PHIẾU TOÀN QUẬN HẠT 全縣投票所
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Beasley City Hall 319 S. 3rd St BEASLEY 77417 Beck Junior High School 5200 S Fry Rd KATY 77450 Bowie Middle School 700 Plantation Dr RICHMOND 77406 Briarchase Missionary Bapt Church 16000 Blue Ridge Rd MISSOURI CITY 77489 Briscoe Junior High School 4300 FM 723 RICHMOND 77406 Burton Elementary School 1625 Hunter Green Ln FRESNO 77545 Chasewood Clubhouse 7622 Chasewood Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 Clements High School 4200 Elkins Dr SUGAR LAND 77479 Clyde & Nancy Jacks (First Colony) 3232 Austin Parkway SUGAR LAND 77479 Conference Center Commonwealth Clubhouse 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 DeSeo at Grand Mission Clubhouse 19002 Mission Park Dr RICHMOND 77407 Eagle Heights Church 16718 W. Bellfort Blvd RICHMOND 77407 Elkins High School 7007 Knights Court MISSOURI CITY 77459 Four Corners Community Center 15700 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 Gallery Furniture 7227 W. Grand Pkwy S RICHMOND 77407 Garcia Middle School 18550 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 George Bush High School 6707 FM 1464 RICHMOND 77407 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Dr RICHMOND 77469 Great Oaks Baptist Church 7101 FM 2759 Rd RICHMOND 77469 Greatwood Community/Rec Center 7225 Greatwood Pkwy SUGAR LAND 77479 Hightower High School 3333 Hurricane Lane MISSOURI CITY 77459 Hunters Glen Elementary School 695 Independence Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77489 Imperial Park Recreation Center 234 Matlage Way SUGAR LAND 77478 Irene Stern Community Center 6920 Katy-Fulshear Road FULSHEAR 77441 Kempner High School 14777 Voss Rd SUGAR LAND 77498 Kendleton Church of God 619 FM 2919 KENDLETON 77451 Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse 180 Island Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lantern Lane Elementary School 3323 Mission Valley Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lexington Creek Elementary School 2335 Dulles Ave MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lost Creek Conference Center 3703 Lost Creek Blvd SUGAR LAND 77478 Maryam Islamic Center - New Territory 504 Sartartia Rd SUGAR LAND 77479 Meadows Place City Hall One Troyan Dr MEADOWS PLACE 77477 Mission Bend Elementary School 16200 Beechnut St HOUSTON 77083 Missouri City Baptist Church 16816 Quail Park Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 Missouri City Old Municipal Court 1522 Texas Parkway MISSOURI CITY 77489 Missouri City Parks & Recreation 2701 Cypress Point Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 Museum of Natural Science 13016 University Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 Mustang Community Center 4521 FM 521 FRESNO 77545 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler ORCHARD 77464 Pinnacle Senior Center 5525#C Hobby Road HOUSTON 77053 Quail Valley Elementary School 3500 Quail Village Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 QV Fund Office 3603 Glenn Lakes MISSOURI CITY 77459 Richmond Water Maintenance Facility 110 N. 8th St RICHMOND 77469 Ridge Point High School 500 Waters Lake Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77459 Ridgegate Community Association 5855 W. Ridgecreek Dr HOUSTON 77053 Ridgemont Early Childhood Ctr 5353 Ridge Creek Circle HOUSTON 77053 River Park Recreation Ctr. 5875 Summit Creek Drive SUGAR LAND 77479 Road & Bridge (Needville) 3743 School St NEEDVILLE 77461 Rosenberg City Hall 2110 4th St ROSENBERG 77471 Sartartia Middle School 8125 Homeward Way SUGAR LAND 77479 Sienna Annex 5855 Sienna Springs Way MISSOURI CITY 77459 Simonton City Hall 35011 FM 1093 SIMONTON 77476 Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main STAFFORD 77477 Sugar Lakes Clubhouse 930 Sugar Lakes Dr SUGAR LAND 77478 Sugar Land Branch Library 550 Eldridge SUGAR LAND 77478 Sugar Land Church of God 1715 Eldridge Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 Sugar Land City Hall 2700 Town Center Blvd North SUGAR LAND 77479 Tamarron Clubhouse 28707 Tamarron Pkwy KATY 77449 Townewest Towne Hall 10322 Old Towne Ln SUGAR LAND 77498 University Branch Library 14010 University Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 Please note that Fort Bend County has adopted a countywide polling place program. District voters residing in Fort Bend County may cast a ballot on election-day at any of the Fort Bend County polling locations identified above. Favor advertir que el Condado de Fort Bend adoptó un programa de votación en cualquier parte del condado. Los votantes del Distrito que residen en el Condado de Fort Bend pueden emitir sus votos el día de elección en cualquiera de los lugares de votación indicados arriba. Xin lưu ý rằng Quận Fort Bend đã áp dụng chương trình địa điểm bỏ phiếu toàn quận. Các cử tri cơ quan cư trú tại Quận Fort Bend có thể bỏ phiếu trong ngày bầu cử tại bất kỳ địa điểm bỏ phiếu nào của Quận Fort Bend đã được xác định ở trên. 請注意，Fort Bend縣已採納了一項涵蓋全縣的投票所計劃。居住在Fort Bend縣的本區選民 可於選舉日前往上述任何Fort Bend縣投票地點進行投票。 Harris County Election Day Polling Places and Precincts Lugares de Votación y Precintos del Día de Elección del Condado de Harris Các Địa Điểm Phòng Phiếu và Phân Khu Quận Harris cho Ngày Bầu Cử Harris縣 選舉日投票所和選區 District voters residing in Harris County may cast a ballot on election-day at any location listed below: Los votantes del Distrito que residen en el Condado de Harris pueden emitir sus votos el día de elección en cualquiera de los lugares de votación indicados abajo: Các cử tri cơ quan cư trú tại Quận Fort Harris có thể bỏ phiếu trong ngày bầu cử tại bất kỳ địa điểm bỏ phiếu nào được liệt kê dưới đây: 居住在Harris縣的本區選民可於選舉日前往下列任何地點進行投票： Voting Location / Lugar de Votación / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu / 投票地點 Stafford City Hall, 2610 Main St., Stafford, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Saturday, May 4, 2019 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sábado 4 de mayo de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Bảy, 4 tháng Năm, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年5月4日(週六) 上午7:00至下午7:00
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Early voting by personal appearance for Fort Bend County residents shall be held at the locations, at the times, and on the days set forth below: La votación anticipada en persona para los residentes del Condado de Fort Bend se llevará a cabo en los lugares, los horarios y las fechas indicados a continuación: Thủ tục đích thân tới bỏ phiếu sớm cho các cư dân Quận Fort Bend sẽ diễn ra tại các địa điểm và ngày giờ quy định dưới đây: Fort Bend縣居民的親自出席提前投票將在下述地點、時間和日期 舉行： Early Voting Location / Lugar de Votación Anticipada 提前投票地點 / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu Sớm Beasley City Hall, 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley Commonwealth Clubhouse, 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd, Sugar Land, TX Irene Stern Community Center, 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear, TX Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX Lost Creek Park, 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land Meadows Place City Hall, One Troyan Place, Meadows Place Missouri City Old Municipal Court, 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City Richmond Water Maintenance Facility, 110 N. 8th St., Richmond, TX Stafford City Hall, 2610 Main St., Stafford, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Monday-Friday - April 22-26, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday April 27, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday April 28, 2019 CLOSED Monday-Tuesday April 29 - 30, 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Lunes a viernes - 22 al 26 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Sábado 27 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Domingo 28 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Lunes y martes 29 y 30 de abril de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Hai - thứ Sáu - 22-26 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Hai - thứ Ba, 29 - 30 tháng Tư, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年4月22日至26日(週一至週五) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月27日(週六) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月28日(週日) 關閉 2019年4月29日至30日(週一至週二) 上午7:00至下午7:00 Early Voting Location / Lugar de Votación Anticipada 提前投票地點 / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu Sớm Chasewood Clubhouse, 7622 Chasewood Dr., Missouri City Clayton Oaks Assisted Living, 21175 Southwest Freeway, Richmond, TX Four Corners Community Center, 15700 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land Hightower High School, 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX Jacks Conference Center, 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX James Bowie Middle School, 700 Plantation Dr., Richmond, TX Road & Bridge (Needville), 3743 School St, Needville, TX Sartartia Middle School, 8125 Homeward Way, Sugar Land, TX Sienna Annex, 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City, TX Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX Telfair Central Hall, 121 Telfair Central Blvd, Sugar Land, TX Tamarron Clubhouse, 28707 Tamarron Pkwy, Katy, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Monday-Friday - April 22-26, 2019 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday April 27, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday April 28, 2019 CLOSED Monday-Tuesday April 29 - 30, 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Lunes a viernes - 22 al 26 de abril de 2019 10:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Sábado 27 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Domingo 28 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Lunes y martes 29 y 30 de abril de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Hai - thứ Sáu - 22-26 tháng Tư, 2019 10 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Hai - thứ Ba, 29 - 30 tháng Tư, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年4月22日至26日(週一至週五) 上午10:00至下午7:00 2019年4月27日(週六) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月28日(週日) 關閉 2019年4月29日至30日(週一至週二) 上午7:00至下午7:00 Early Voting Location / Lugar de Votación Anticipada 提前投票地點 / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu Sớm Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd, Sugar Land, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Monday-Friday - April 22-26, 2019 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday April 27, 2019 CLOSED Sunday April 28, 2019 CLOSED Monday-Tuesday April 29 - 30, 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Lunes a viernes - 22 al 26 de abril de 2019 10:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Sábado 27 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Domingo 28 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Lunes y martes 29 y 30 de abril de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Hai - thứ Sáu - 22-26 tháng Tư, 2019 10 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Hai - thứ Ba, 29 - 30 tháng Tư, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年4月22日至26日(週一至週五) 上午10:00至下午7:00 2019年4月27日(週六) 關閉 2019年4月28日(週日) 關閉 2019年4月29日至30日(週一至週二) 上午7:00至下午7:00 Early Voting Location / Lugar de Votación Anticipada 提前投票地點 / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu Sớm Fort Bend ISD Admin Building, 16431 Lexington, Sugar Land, TX Stafford MSD Admin Building, 1625 Staffordshire Rd, Stafford, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Monday-Friday - April 22-26, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday April 27, 2019 CLOSED Sunday April 28, 2019 CLOSED Monday-Tuesday April 29 - 30, 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Lunes a viernes - 22 al 26 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Sábado 27 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Domingo 28 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Lunes y martes 29 y 30 de abril de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Hai - thứ Sáu - 22-26 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng Tư, 2019 Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Hai - thứ Ba, 29 - 30 tháng Tư, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年4月22日至26日(週一至週五) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月27日(週六) 關閉 2019年4月28日(週日) 關閉 2019年4月29日至30日(週一至週二) 上午7:00至下午7:00 Early voting by personal appearance for Harris County residents shall be held at the locations, at the times, and on the days set forth below: La votación anticipada en persona para los residentes del Condado de Harris se llevará a cabo en los lugares, los horarios y las fechas indicados a continuación: Thủ tục đích thân tới bỏ phiếu sớm cho các cư dân Quận Harris sẽ diễn ra tại các địa điểm và ngày giờ quy định dưới đây: Harris縣居民的親自出席提前投票將在下述地點、時間和日期舉 行： Early Voting Location / Lugar de Votación Anticipada 提前投票地點 / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu Sớm Stafford City Hall, 2610 Main St., Stafford, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Monday-Friday - April 22-26, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday April 27, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday April 28, 2019 CLOSED Monday-Tuesday April 29 - 30, 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Lunes a viernes - 22 al 26 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Sábado 27 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Domingo 28 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Lunes y martes 29 y 30 de abril de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Hai - thứ Sáu - 22-26 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Hai - thứ Ba, 29 - 30 tháng Tư, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年4月22日至26日(週一至週五) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月27日(週六) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月28日(週日) 關閉 2019年4月29日至30日(週一至週二) 上午7:00至下午7:00 Early Voting Location / Lugar de Votación Anticipada 提前投票地點 / Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu Sớm Stafford MSD Administration Building, 1625 Staffordshire, Stafford, TX Hours / Horarios / Thời Gian / 時間 Monday-Friday - April 22-26, 2019 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday April 27, 2019 CLOSED Sunday April 28, 2019 CLOSED Monday-Tuesday April 29 - 30, 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Lunes a viernes - 22 al 26 de abril de 2019 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Sábado 27 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Domingo 28 de abril de 2019 CERRADO Lunes y martes 29 y 30 de abril de 2019 7:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Thứ Hai - thứ Sáu - 22-26 tháng Tư, 2019 8 Giờ Sáng Đến 5 Giờ Chiều Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng Tư, 2019 ĐÓNG CỬA Thứ Hai - thứ Ba, 29 - 30 tháng Tư, 2019 7 Giờ Sáng Đến 7 Giờ Tối 2019年4月22日至26日(週一至週五) 上午8:00至下午5:00 2019年4月27日(週六) 關閉 2019年4月28日(週日) 關閉 2019年4月29日至30日(週一至週二) 上午7:00至下午7:00
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County joins with Combined Arms for veterans’ services From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Combined Arms, an organization providing comprehensive support to military members and their families as they transition to civilian life, last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement. The signing marks the most significant implementation of programs for veteran services in Fort Bend County history. Through this agreement, the county is tapping into a vast infrastructure of veteran resources while also saving the county and taxpayers at the
Pictured from the left (standing) are Kevin Doffing, chief operating officer of Combined Arms (Captain, Executive Officer, Army); Jiten Agarwal, board member, Combined Arms; Robert Pechukas, manager, policy and administration for Commissioner Andy Myers and Former Staff Sgt. U.S. Marine Corps; Ernest Spann, deputy director, Fort Bend County Veterans Services; Dwight Marshall, director, Fort Bend County Veterans Services and Staff Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps retired; Fort Bend Pct. 4 Commissioner Ken DeMerchant; Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers; (sitting) Fort Bend County Judge KP George; and Laura Richard, Fort Bend County Clerk. (Submitted photo)
minimum $400,000, not including a $100,000 annual maintenance fees for scope of services. “Our veterans have gone above and beyond in serving our county. This is why I initiated this partnership with Combined Arms, a veteran run organization, and Fort Bend County to lead with a new, data-driven approach in providing even more services in an effective, efficient, and more engaging way,” said Fort Bend County Judge KP George. “As we expand our network in providing our veterans with more jobs, mental health support, housing options, and a whole host of additional resources, we will be able to track every metric and act
accordingly. I take no responsibility more seriously than supporting our veterans, and they deserve nothing less than a modern and accountable Veteran Services Office.” “Combined Arms is excited to expand our innovative programs and services provided by our 47-member organizations to better serve the veteran families of Fort Bend County. This partnership with Fort Bend will be our first county to bring into our system and will undoubtedly lead the way for other counties to join in order to accelerate the impact of veterans on our community,” said John W. Boerstler, CEO of Combined Arms.
Revised flood maps available for Fort Bend County for veterans’ services From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Fulshear, Simonton, and Weston Lakes, and the unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. For this physical map revision, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Fort Bend County serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SF-
HAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use the information to make informed decisions about building, development and flood insurance. FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas. “Along with our state and local partners we’ve worked hard to bring this critical information to Fort Bend County. We hope everyone will review the maps to understand their individual flood risks,” said FEMA Region 6 Administrator, Tony Robinson. “Flood water does not stop at a line on a map, so I encourage everyone to
purchase flood insurance because more than 25 percent of flood damages occur outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area.” Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting a local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA map specialist can help identify your community FPA and is available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds. com. The preliminary maps may also be viewed online at the following locations: · The flood map change viewer at http:// msc.fema.gov/fmcv · The FEMA map service center at http://
msc.fema.gov/portal For more information about the flood maps: · Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (click on the “Live Chat” icon) · Contact a FEMA map specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds. com. Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood. There are cost saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about flood insurance options by talking with an insurance agent, visiting https://www. floodsmart.gov, or calling 1-800-427-4661.
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Sugar Land Rotary Club announces new officers and board members From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Rotary Club of Sugar Land has named Raleigh Bailes Jr of Sugar Land as its new president for 20192020 Rotary year. Other officers elected are: Secretary Flo Dixon, Treasurer Mitch Rahim, Vice President Michelle Royster Sergeant-at-Arms Tabb Dye, President Elect Todd Breton, and Past President Margie Connolly. Committee chairs include: Community Service, James Doyle; Club Service, Darla Fanta; Vocational Service, Lynn Borker; International Service, Ward Pendleton; Youth Service, Alicen Swift; Membership, Josh Griffith; Social Media/ Calendar/ Public Image, Mark Heuchert; EBulletin, Marty Clayton; Speakers, Marvin Marcell and Joe Mastriano; and Veterans Day, Craig Wright. Chartered in 1985, The Rotary Club of Sugar Land is a local community and service organization operating under the constitution and recommended by-laws of Rotary International. The club is in Rotary District 5890, which included Greater Houston and Fort Bend County. The Rotary Club of Sugar Land meets the first, second and third Wednesdays of each month 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale, Sugar Land. For more information contact Margie Connolly at 281-433-9488, margieconnolly@yahoo.com or visit sugarlandrotary.org.
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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. APRIL THROUGH JUNE BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG FUNDRAISER
This annual campaign is one of the largest fundraisers for The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center. The center offers confidential, without judgment, and free of charge services to any woman in an unplanned pregnancy. Churches, businesses, schools and other groups come together to support the mission. Bottles can be filled with loose change, bills, or a check made out to PRMC. To participate or donate, visit www.prmcfortbend.org/partner-with-us.
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 832535-4883.
MONTH OF APRIL ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES
Need practice learning to speak English? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for everyone. The Conversation Circles will take place at six locations in the Fort Bend County library system. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-341-2652, or any of the branch libraries.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
The new Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in Southwest Houston, presents a variety of free children’s programs all month. For more information, call 832-471-5900 or 281-633-4734.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 MONTHLY BIRD HIKE
At 8 a.m. at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg. All levels of birders are welcome; meet in the parking lot. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For more information, call 281-633-7033, or visit https://txmn.org/coastal/.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 HOPE FOR THREE OPEN HOUSE
Hope For Three will hold and open house at its new office location, 12808 W. Airport Blvd., Suite 375, Sugar Land, from 3-6 p.m. Stop by for lite bites, beverages, milestones and mission are shared during the Open House.
MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM - ALL ABOUT BEES AND BEEKEEPERS
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosenberg Convention Center, 3825 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg. Learn how to start beekeeping, the types of beekeepers, the types of bees, their biology and their hives. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-7033.
ALIEF AARP CHAPTER 3264 MEETING
Join us at The Wellness Center at the Abbey at Westminster Plaza, 2855 Westminster Plaza Blvd., Houston. Doors open at 11 a.m. for fellowship, lunch at 11:30, program at 12:30. Call 713-838-7383 for more information and reservations.
SCHLUMBERGER EDUCATION EXPEDITION BIKE RIDE
A quality ride whether training for the BP MS 150 or just wanting a great day with friends. Themed rest-stops staffed by students and teachers from FBISD high schools vying for the “Best Rest Stop” award. Stay and enjoy lunch after the ride too. 7:30 a.m. FBISD Ken Hall Stadium - Missouri City459. For more information and to register, visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation.
BARGAIN BOOK SALE
Visit First Colony Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, children’s/youth books, nonfiction at bargain prices. Donations of good condition books, CDs, and DVDs are accepted any time the library is open. Proceeds from the sale benefit the library and its programs.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 7TH ANNUAL CAR WASH FOR KIDS PRESENTED BY OCUSOFT
Showing support during April, Autism Awareness Month, the car wash will take place at C&C Dental, 17003 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. Teens from area schools will wash cars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car wash is free, donations are welcome to support kids helping kids. Volunteer and sponsor opportunities available. For more information, visit HopeForThree.org/events or call 281-245-0640.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 THE BATTLE AND FALL OF THE ALAMO
Will be presented at 7 p.m., in the meeting room of George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Dr. Nicholas Cox, a professor of U.S. and Texas History at Houston Community College, will discuss the history of the Alamo with a focus on the events leading up to the Texas Revolution and the historic battle in 1836. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281633-4734.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11 COACHING FOR LIFE: STEPS TO BECOME A BETTER YOU
The University Branch Library presents a two-part motivational workshop. Part 1 of the workshop will take place on Thursday, April 11, and Part 2 will take place on Thursday, April 18. Both sessions will begin at 7 p.m., 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281633-5100 or 281-633-4734.
FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING
Join us at 1 p.m. at Sugar Land United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Road. We will conduct a FBISD Board of Trustees Forum, in which board candidates will be interviewed. All public school retirees are invited. For more information, call 281-499-5885.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 AUTISM SYMPOSIUM
Will be presented at the KnILE Center, 5419 FM 762 Richmond, 9 a.m. to noon, to educate families living with autism spectrum disorder and empower them to tackle life’s challenges. Tickets are $10. All proceeds benefit Hope For Three, which provides activities for, and support to, families. Call 281-761-6610 for tickets and/or to make donations. RSVP required.
SECOND MILE MISSION ANNUAL BANQUET AND SILENT AUCTION
GREATER SUGAR LAND CHAPTER CCA ANNUAL BANQUET
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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SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2ND ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL FUNDRAISER
Join us at 6 p.m. at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road. Crawfish, catfish, drinks, auctions, raffles and good old-fashioned fundraising. For more information on how to be a sponsor or purchase tickets, call 832-863-5417 or 713-626-4222. Where past and present meet! Old Foster Community Museum presents the affair at Jones Creek Ranch Park, 7715 FM 359, Richmond, 6-11 p.m. Dinner, live and silent auctions, dessert auction, door prizes. For more information, call 713-502-5791.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FREE SAT PRACTICE TEST SESSION
The SAT tests are college-entrance exams used to assess students and award scholarships and grants. The scores will be shared with the student; not with educational institutions. Testing 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at George Memorial Library, Richmond. Those taking the test are encouraged to bring at least two #2 pencils and a 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator. Reservations required. Visit www.fortbend.lib. tx.us, click on events, select the library, and find the program, or call 832-471-5900, or 281-342-4455.
2019 RAILFEST AND HOBO WALK
Visit the Rosenberg Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trains, games, fun, food and more. $8/person, children under 2 are free. All festival activities included in admission. Visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org/ railfest for more information.
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Missouri City Green will host the event at the Missouri City Community Center, 1524 Texas Pkwy. This is the largest one day cleanup in the state of Texas. A great service opportunity for scouts, schools, community service organizations and families. Sign-in 8 a.m., lunch and awards 10:45 a.m. Must be 18 years old. For more information, email info@missouricitygreen.org
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We are “Peelin’ for a Purpose” noon to 5 p.m. to raise funds for scholarships and programs at Willowridge High School, 16301Chimney Rock Road, Houston. Crawfish, food trucks and music at this kid friendly event. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.whscrawfishboil@gmail.com or www.whswallofhonor.com.
SPRING BOOK SALE
The University Branch Library will hold the sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Books, CDs and DVDs available. Proceeds support reading and educational programs. Books, CDs and DVDs may be donated to the library during the sale, or at any time.
WRITING WORKSHOP: HOW TO USE SCRIVENER
Presented at First Colony Library, 1-3 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land. Aspiring writers will learn how to use Scrivener, a versatile word-processing information-management software program used for writing, outlining, and organizing notes. Those attending should bring laptops, notebooks, or any other materials they use for writing. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281238-2800 or 281-633-4734.
FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST SESSION
The ACT tests are college-entrance exams used to assess students and award scholarships and grants. The scores will be shared with the student; not with educational institutions. Testing 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mission Bend Library. Those taking the test are encouraged to bring at least two #2 pencils and a 4-function, scientific, or graphing
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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Willowridge High School’s Parent Center is hosting the event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 16301 Chimney Rock Road, Houston. Free and open to the public. Texas Children’s Hospital will provide immunizations, and blood and glucose checks, along with various family activities. For more information, call 281-634-9800.
NOW - APRIL 15 AARP INCOME TAX HELP
Fort Bend County Libraries will provide free income-tax-preparation help for low-income taxpayers at several locations. Income-tax forms are not available at the libraries, patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to print out the forms from www. irs.gov. 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; unemployment compensation statements; and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-4734.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 LOVING FRIENDS DINNER
Join us at 5 p.m., at Quail Valley City Circle, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City. Donna Brawley will entertain the group with country music from traditional to modern. This group is for those who have lost their spouses but want to move in a social environment. Reservations required; call 281-208-3124.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 OPEN-MIC NIGHT
At George Memorial Library, 6-8 p.m.,1001 Golfview, Richmond. Amateur performers take the stage sharing original poetry, music, comedy, one-act plays, or any other unique talents. Performances limited to five minutes or less, no profanity or other insensitive topics. Free and open to the public for adults and teens 14 and up. Visit www. fortbend.lib.tx.us to register, click on Events, then George Memorial, and find the program or call 281-341-2604.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 Kempner St. offers the screening to Fort Bend children 12 months to 18 years., with the support of Ronald McDonald House Charities and UTHealth School of Dentistry, from 9 a.m. to noon. (Must be in line by 11 a.m.) For more information, visit www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org or call 832742-2800.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 SECOND NIGHT PASSOVER SEDER
Join us at Riverbend Country Club, 1214 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by April 1.For more information, call Congregation Beth El at 281-499-5066.
MONDAY, APRIL 22 EARTH DAY AT SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK
All day activities begin at 9 a.m., 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg. Prairie restoration planting ¬– come plant a forb; walking tours with a Texas Master Naturalist; bird sanctuary, butterfly garden, arboretum and Seabourne lake, prairie and habitat gardens, nature walk in the park. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit: https://txmn.org/coastal/.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
The Exchange Club of Sugar Land will hold the 32nd dinner, 5:30-8 p.m. at Fluor Corporation, 1 Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land. This team competition fundraiser supports local non-profits including Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Texana Center for Autistic Children, and many others. Tickets and raffle tickets are available online at www.ECSL.org or from Carlos Perez at 281-923-4900 or any Exchange Club member.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 WILLOWRIDGE JAZZ CONCERT
Presented by F2F Music Foundation, the event will feature performances by Jazz Hammond organist Vel Lewis and recording artist/saxophonist Dean James. Students representing the Willowridge High School Eagle Band and Jazz Ensemble will accompany the artists. Begins at 3:30 p.m., at Willowridge High School, 16301 Chimney Rock, Houston. For more information, call 281-404-5529.
ONGOING 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, call 281-222-4888.
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.
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