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Governor unveils plan to ease state restrictions By Adam Zuvanich AZUVANICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Students in Texas will not be able to return to school this year, which is forcing area school districts to reassess and reevaluate their plans. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday that included the continued closure of all schools in the state for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year, a measure aimed at promoting social distancing and slowing the spread of COVID-19. Fort Bend County officials have reported 799 COVID-19 cases among county residents, with 18 deaths, as of Monday. “The team of doctors advising us has determined that it would be unsafe to allow students together at school for the foreseeable future,” Abbott said. Abbott’s order applies to public and private schools as well as colleges and universities, which can continue to engage with students remotely and in online settings. Most campuses in Texas, including those in Fort Bend ISD and Stafford MSD, have been closed since mid-March and conducting classes virtually. FBISD, the area’s largest school district, has implemented a distance learning program that students can access online. At-Home Learning, which can be accessed at fortbendisd.com/ domain/17285, has tools, videos and curriculum to keep students engaged. FBISD Superintendent Charles Dupre said revised strategies include near-term, mid-range and long-term planning. In the short-term, he said the district will consider all students finished with school on what would have been the last day of school May 28. Graduations are being scheduled for July at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, though the dates have yet to be determined. Dupre said he is also hopeful to be able to provide seniors some sort of final awards ceremonies as well. “We want to give them every experience we can. It just won’t be on the same scale,” Dupre told KHOU. The district has temporarily moved away from letter grades toward teaching a set of established “priority standards,” or themes officials say are most important for students to learn as foundational elements
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses reporters during a news conference last Friday. (Photo from Twitter)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a wide-ranging executive order last Friday that aims to reopen businesses across the state as its communities, including Fort Bend County, continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting this Friday, April 24, Abbott said retailers in Texas will be allowed to operate with to-go services, much like restaurants have been doing for the last month in Fort Bend. The governor also said he wants doctors and hospitals, which have focused the majority of their resources to treating COVID-19 patients, to soon resume
elective procedures since Texas hospitals have available bed capacity. Abbott ordered state parks, which have been closed, to reopen Monday. The governor also announced that all schools in Texas will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20
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Bridging the gap
Fort Bend County Judge KP George faces his computer during a virtual conference call with county leaders on April 17. As the community remains hunkered down inside their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, George has used technology to conduct virtual town halls with local, state and federal leaders to provide residents with relevant, up-to-date information. (Photo from KP George Facebook)
George connecting community virtually during pandemic By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Communication has been at a premium for many residents of Fort Bend County as they stay hunkered down at home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The county’s highestranking elected official is using technology to try to shrink that gap between community members and connect one of the United States’ fastest-growing counties. So far, the reviews appear positive. Earlier this month, County Judge KP George held virtual town-hall meetings
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Mental Health Task Force leader Dr. Asim Shah, who discussed mental health during the pandemic. George also released customized video messages to constituents who celebrated Passover, Easter and the Hindu holiday Hanuman Jayanti. “Communication was always a priority for me,” George said Monday. “Under the circumstances, I thought this happened to be the best way to communicate with people of our community now and moving forward.” More than 1,000 viewers tuned into the two town halls, with more than 400 of
them submitting questions during the webcast. George has conducted dozens of video conferences over the last six weeks using Zoom, which offers online chat services through a cloud-based, peer-to-peer software platform and is used for tele-conferencing, telecommuting, distance education and more. “The best thing to do is one-on-one, looking them in the eye and talking to them. This is something we are pursuing to perfect,” George said. “We don’t think everything was perfect, and we are learning each time we do things – and people are responding
to it.” In addition to the virtual town halls, George has utilized the technology for conferences with federal, state and local leaders such as Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford, who said George’s method has been a boon to residents and leaders alike. “Missouri City values its partnership with elected officials across the region, including leaders at the national and state level and those in Fort Bend and Harris Counties,” Ford said. “The virtual conference
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County opens COVID-19 testing site to all By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced last Wednesday that the county-operated COVID-19 testing site is open to all residents, regardless of whether they are exhibiting symptoms of the upper-respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus. County health officials have reported 799 cases
of COVID-19, including 18 deaths, among county residents. As of Monday, the county had tested 1,452 people at its site, which launched March 30. “I want to thank all the hard-working Fort Bend County and Access Health employees who are working around the clock to make our community safer for families and especially those most vulnerable to this terrible virus,” George said in a
news release. Under the county’s expanded testing policy, residents can call 281238-2363 to receive a unique identification code and to schedule a time and date for the free, drive-through test. They must bring the code with them to the appointment. Previously, residents had to be screened in order to determine if they
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County Judge attempts to streamline economic recovery By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend County Judge KP George says he is taking steps toward fostering economic recovery among small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven by what he said are concerns brought to him by small business and property owners in the county, George said he will soon be forming the county’s Economic Recovery Task Force. “I know you are very concerned about the significantly higher appraisal values issued by the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD),” he said in a news release. “While the FBCAD operates independently from Fort Bend County under Texas law, as your County Judge I will do everything in my power to alleviate the financial burdens property owners are facing.”
George said the committee, which will be made of up of business leaders, chambers of commerce and economic development councils, will work to develop a road map to safely and strategically open up sections of Fort Bend’s economy. “Our small businesses have been the backbone of Fort Bend County since its founding,” George said. “We will pursue every available option, and we will aggressively seek federal and state funding whenever possible.” Among others steps George said he will take are the following: · Assemble a team of stakeholders who will work with local, state, and federal options to provide tax relief for residents · Spearhead a commissioner’s court resolution that asks state elected officials to change the relevant laws to allow for emergency relief during this type of di-
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DeMerchant begins food distribution project By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken DeMerchant launched a new food distribution effort April 15 to help struggling families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Meal Bus” was born from what DeMerchant said was the need to serve area families facing food insecurities and transportation challenges. As part of the effort, DeMerchant and county transportation officials have repurposed county buses from solely picking up and delivering passengers to include picking up and delivering meals in partnership with Houston nonprofit Los Jewels Foun-
Volunteers load boxes of food onto "The Meal Bus," which delivered to the Avana Sugar Land Apartments on April 15. (Contributed photo)
dation. “(This) was a welcome opportunity in our efforts to serve our community during this time of crisis,” DeMerchant said in a news release. For the initial effort, the Meal Bus delivered meals from Second Mile Mission Center to families at the Avana Sugar Land Apartments. DeMerchant’s office said the plan is to provide the service on a weekly basis and expand it to additional apartment communities in the area that have such a need.
Police asking for help locating Rosenberg murder suspect By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend County authorities are searching for a man suspected of killing his estranged wife in a domestic violence incident last Wednesday night. According to the Rosenberg Police Department, 50-year-old Tomas Maldonado of Rosenberg has been charged with murder in connection with the incident and is now on the run. Police are asking for
the public’s help in finding him and say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Rosenberg PD said officers responded to a physical disturbance in the 800 block of San Jacinto Street around 10 p.m. last Wednesday to find a woman lying on the ground with injuries consistent with a physical attack. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died, according to police.
“Our community has suffered a tragic loss,” Rosenberg Police Chief Jonathan White said in a news release. “The victim and family are in our thoughts and prayers.” Rosenberg Assistant Police Chief Jarret Nethery said witnesses told police Maldonado was seen leaving the scene in a red 2016 Chevy truck with the paper license plate 66503A8, which was later found abandoned just off Interstate 10 near Columbus.
Woman reported missing from Sugar Land April 9 By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Police are searching for a woman who was reported missing in Fort Bend County last week. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Ashley Flores was last seen leaving her Sugar Land home around 9:30 p.m. April 9 near the 16100 block of Soaring Eagle Drive. Police say she is believed to TESTING FROM PAGE 1 were symptomatic or in a high-risk category, such as first responders and
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2020 Chevy Traverse with a temporary license plate number, 68781N3. Flores is described as 5-foot-2 and approximately 180 pounds with brown eyes, brown hair and three distinct tattoos – one each on her right ear (stars on a vine), left hand (a rose) and her chest (that reads “Gerardo”). Anyone with information about Flores or her whereabouts is urged to call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665. George said. Follow @FortBendStar
Police say Maldonado has family or friends in Central Texas. “This incident is not something we experience often in the city of Rosenberg – it’s very significant to us,” Nethery said Thursday. “We’re going to work very diligently until this individual is located.” Investigators said there
had been no previous calls to the home for domestic disturbances. Anyone with information about the incident or Maldonado’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-8477. Residents can also submit tips online at fortbend. crimestoppersweb.com/.
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Baby steps signal path to start of economic recovery Who would have thought 2020 would look like it does today? But each day, we’re a step closer to a better life. I, too, like many hopeful others, think we will have a tremendous rebound as more aggressive measures take root at impacting the worldwide havoc caused by the new coronavirus. We will find solutions and they will be our own. They will be community-specific with a united focus on protecting lives and restoring livelihoods. As part of last week’s executive order, we’ve been given the OK from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to reopen retail businesses starting this Friday. This will be guided by the governor’s “Strike Force to
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been locked up among the others in the city’s prime shopping center. It started looking abandoned, frozen in time like from a scene of the science-fiction movie, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Perhaps that old movie’s message has some relevance here. It was about a choice to be made that would affect the entire human race - living in peace or the not-so-wise alternative of pursing the present course, for which the outcome is not a good one. We’ve been at a standstill and had time to contemplate. I personally feel like we missed Easter, the celebration of anniversaries, birthdays, even my own, and more. But not all of our moving parts have stood still. For jobless aid, just a couple of weeks ago federal legislation sent direct payments
to millions of Americans, including those earning up to $75,000. My daughterin-law called it “Trump bucks.” There was more to the coronavirus relief package, but more needed, some say. It’s been a stop-gap measure. Doing nothing, on the other hand, as opposed to doing what you can under the circumstances is not a bad thing. But our current state of affairs on the world scene and even nationally is combative at a time when we all need to come together…all of us: worldwide. So, what seems to be the problem? We’re told that crises can provoke extreme responses. We also hear that the pandemic shows signs of reshaping the American political and social order for years to come. A re-do of Americanism?
I’m for improving, learning from lessons and, yes, it’s time to grow up. There’s so much at stake. For now, let’s use the data that will guide protocols for our local economy so that we can cautiously resume what we may have all taken for granted once upon a time in America. When there are opportunities, participate in community discussions about emergency planning. Promote the importance of being proactive as we head into hurricane season this June. After all, we still have the freedom to talk about how things should be done. Keep in mind that social distancing guidelines are still in place and also the use of masks. We’ve been shocked, disoriented a bit. But we won’t fall. Together we’re on our way. Not back, but forward and in a smarter way.
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Sugar Land has rescheduled its city council elections, originally set for May 2, until Nov. 3. Up for grabs are the council’s two at-large positions, currently held by Himesh Gandhi and Jennifer Lane, as well as the mayoral seat held by Joe Zimmerman. Nine city charter amendment propositions also will be on the ballot. Lane and Zimmerman have both filed for re-election and are currently unopposed. Taylor
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SCHOOLS FROM PAGE 1 during online instruction. At the end of the term, students will be given a “met standard” or “did not meet standard” assessment to determine whether they advance to the next grade level. “For us to start giving grades when that plays into class rank and other things, it creates a very unequitable situation,” Dupre said. “We didn’t feel that was appropriate to create among our student body.”
The district is also in the process of creating an online summer school program, though it remains hopeful that in-person classes will be possible by July. Additionally, administrators are exploring the possibility of revising the calendar to allow a few more weeks of instruction and provide a runway into next year’s learning. “All of those decisions will be made here in the next couple of months,” Dupre said. Stafford MSD has also expanded the breadth of
ford MSD Superintendent Robert Bostic said about 35 percent of families had trouble with access to the necessary software or internet connections. But Bostic said the initiative looks to have hit its stride. “It was really a tough paradigm shift when people had to do that immediately and we couldn’t give them a ramp to teach them – they just had to start,” Bostic said. Students must complete all assignments, or risk receiving an “Incomplete” evaluation. All students
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS MAYFIELD PARK RESTROOM SITE WORK 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: Mayfield Park Restroom Site Work CIP PROJECT NUMBER: PK1901 LOCATION OF WORK: 106 Avenue D, Sugar Land TX, 77498 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivCastUSA.com. Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020 as a Skype Meeting. Meeting information to be posted on CivCast. Questions regarding this bid must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2020. Please contact Karen Rogers, ASLA, LEED-AP at M2L Associates (713)722-8897. 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 project will entail the evaluation, rehabilitation and replacement of sanitary sewers using various construction techniques and will be performed on phases pursuant to Task Order Agreements as set out in Section 00509 of the Contract Documents. A pre-bid conference call with prospective bidders will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. Prospective bidders shall contact Mr. Hector Pena, P.E. at hpena@ardurra.com for details on how to join the pre-bid conference call. Owner will be bound by the terms of this invitation only to the extent funds, from whatever source, are available. All bids must be accompanied by proposal guaranty in the form of a Certified or Cashier’s Check, or Bidders Bond drawn to the order of Fort Bend County MUD No. 25, and in the minimum amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after receipt of bids except with the approval of Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid from any responsible person which will be most advantageous to it and result in the best and most economical completion of the Work. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in full amount of the contract. Leonela Ruvalcaba, Executive General Manager, Owner
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Fort Bend community donates PPE for first responders From Staff Reports
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Monday that the county is streamlining donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by first responders and medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. County officials will be coordinating times and places for donors to drop off items such as N95-
rated masks, face shields, disposable surgical masks, disposable gloves and more. Donated items need to be new, in the original packaging and FDA-approved. To schedule a donation, residents can email FBC. Judge@FortBendCountyTx.gov. “I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity by individuals and business-
es from every background who have been literally dropping off (PPE) at my office door,” George said. “Now we have a structure in place to take in more donations and get it distributed quickly.” Last Thursday, Fort Bend County leaders hosted a PPE donation drive at the Stafford Centre. George, Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford, Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella and U.S. Rep.
Al Green were on hand as donations poured in from around the community. “Our frontline medical professionals and first responders need an ample supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to continue combatting the COVID-19 crisis,” Green said in a news release. “These individuals have gone above and beyond the call of duty during this unprecedented pandemic.”
RESTRICTIONS FROM PAGE 1 academic year, which was the only part of his executive order not aimed at loosening the restrictions brought on by the pandemic. “Opening Texas must occur in stages,” Abbott said. “We must be guided by data and by doctors. We must put health and safety first.” Abbott also said he has put together a “strike force” to provide guidance on the reopening of the state. The group includes members of his cabinet as well as business and community leaders from around the state, such as Houston furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and Houston Rockets owner and restaurateur Tilman Fertitta. Abbott said he will provide more details about his plan, along with revisions, next Friday, April 27. He said he is considering the “elimination of the stay-at-home policy” he has implemented through April 30.
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deaths in the state as of Monday. In Fort Bend County, there have been 799 cases of the upper-respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, along with 18 deaths. Abbott said COVID-19 testing throughout the state will soon increase, with help from the private sector, but did not provide more details. “It’s really important that we not let our guard down,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said. “We still have to focus on the social distancing issues. We have to respect each other as we have. We have to be safe
first.” Abbott said safety guidelines for retail businesses that can reopen next week are available at dshs.texas. gov/coronavirus. The protocols include screening employees for illness when they report to work, wearing face coverings and adhering to social distancing and sanitation guidelines. Abbott said all visitors to state parks must practice social distancing and cover their faces. For more coverage of stories just like this one, follow us on our social media pages @FortBendStar
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The top of the ankle bone is completely encased in cartilage to protect it from friction with the surrounding bones and to enable smooth ankle movement. Injury to this cartilage or the ankle bone is called a “talar dome lesion,” or an “osteochondral defect” (OCD), and it can be the result of an improperly healed ankle injury. When the cartilage does not heal properly, it softens and breaks off, causing chronic pain in the inner ankle, clicking during movement, swelling, and locking of the ankle joint. Non-surgical treatments like casting, ankle braces, and anti-inflammatories can resolve minor lesions. When pieces of bone or cartilage have come loose and remain “floating” around the ankle, surgery is necessary to remove them. P.S. In some cases of osteochondral defect, a surgical procedure called fracturing can create a tiny hole in the adjacent bone to allow stem cells from bone marrow to flow into the area, helping new cartilage grow.
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FBCA fine arts director wins big at state art exhibition By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
On March 6, Fort Bend Christian Academy Director of Fine Arts Robert Sanders was included in the 13th installment of The Rising Eyes of Texas and took some top honors. Sanders received one of the six top prizes, earning honorable mention for his metal and ceramics piece titled, "Numinous Glory." The Rising Eyes of Texas is a juried exhibition held by Rockport Center for the
Fort Bend Christian Academy Director of Fine Arts Robert Sanders poses with his piece entitled "Numinous Glory." (Contributed photo)
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Arts for undergraduate and graduate students in the visual arts. The exhibition held the work of 40 selected artists from 21 universities across Texas. In addition to being FBCA's fine arts director, Sanders is working on obtaining a master's degree in fine arts from Houston Baptist University. According to a news release from FBCA, Rudolf Otto, an early 20th-century German theologian, coined the term ‘numinous’ to designate the non-rational
part of religious experience. “In my work, I have attempted to capture the nature of the numinous," Sanders said in the news release. "I hope the audience will experience what makes them fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted, and the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired at the same time.” For more information on Fort Bend Christian Academy's fine arts program, visit fortbendchristian. org/.
scary period for residents. “This is a trying time – people are concerned and confused,” he said. “So we wanted to provide the best communication we can give to them. Along the way, we will be looking at how we can improve it to make it better.” As citizens, business owners and schools deal with the fallout of COVID-19, George said he would like to make virtual town halls a weekly occurrence during the pandemic, depending on the availability of the appropriate leaders to help keep residents up to date on community happenings. “Bringing everybody together is the key,” he said. “In this pandemic, information is changing every second and every minute, so something we said last week may not be the best information available this week.” Moreover, George said even after the pandemic passes, virtual teleconferencing will become a necessary staple
of future communication. From education to business and everything in between, George said virtual meetings are the way of the future. He’s putting Fort Bend on the front line. “Even though we don’t know what the end will look like, we are going to look at communication very differently (after this event). … Our methods are going to change,” he said. “We always welcome communication. In many cases we have an answer, and if we don’t have it we will go find it for you. Whatever communications with which our residents feel welcome, we are open to it.” Ultimately, George knows Fort Bend County’s strength remains in its numbers. So whatever he must do to keep more than 830,000 citizens connected, well-informed and safe, nothing is out of play. “Tough times never last, but tough people do,” he said. “We are tough people.”
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