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In an opinion issued on June 5, a three-judge panel of the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment awarding $246,788 in legal fees and sanctions to Fort Bend ISD in a lawsuit challenging the district’s truancy practices. Local attorney Deron Harrington filed the lawsuit against the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees, the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board, Fort Bend County truancy judges, and other Fort Bend County and district employees on behalf of three students, claiming procedural defects in the handling of truancy cases. The plaintiffs’ lawsuit was dismissed in September of 2017 and a judgment was entered ordering Harrington, his co-counsel, and his clients to pay the county and district defendants a combined total of approximately $500,000 in attorneys’ fees and sanctions. Harrington was also ordered to take 22.5 hours of continuing legal education classes on topics relevant to the lawsuit. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment, concluding: “Despite warnings from defense counsel that the claims asserted were frivolous, filed in bad faith, and sanctionable, Harrington nevertheless persisted in repeatedly amending the pleadings to eventually include numerous public officials and others who were required to obtain counsel and defend themselves for over a year against ever-morphing claims for prospective injunctive relief unsupported by either cogent allegations or evidence of wrongdoing under the new civil truancy system.” “We are grateful for the court of appeal’s decision. It is unfortunate that the plaintiffs and their lawyers pursued a meritless lawsuit that subjected the district and county to needless and costly litigation. The court’s opinion serves as vindication for dedicated public servants
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County attorney caring for wife with fatal disease By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Helen Cordes was a force to contend with, ever the go-getter and a civic-minded volunteer. She doesn’t know that now. She is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. “Most of the time her eyes are open and she’s awake, but she has a distant stare,” said her husband and caretaker, Roy Cordes Jr. Cordes is the Fort Bend County Attorney. He married Helen 30 years ago. It was a second marriage for both of them. “Half that time has been with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis,” Cordes said. Helen Cordes was very involved in the community in the 1980s and ’90s. In addition to raising two daughters, she served on the Fort Bend Regional Council, including three years as president. She served on board of the United Way Gulf Coast, was on the Fort Bend County Fair Association board, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees, and the Fort Bend Historical Association, where she co-chaired the organization’s biggest annual fundraiser, the Lone Star Stomp. She also chaired the Fort Bend Challenger Project, which raised $500,000 to help build the Challenger Learning Center at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park. She was so respected for her efforts that the Fort Bend Regional Council named an annual award after her. Roy Cordes recalled how they first
Fort Bend County Attorney Roy Cordes Jr. looks at a photo of his wife, Helen, which was taken before she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease nearly 18 years ago. Today Cordes volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association and cares for his wife of 30 years, who is now in late stages of the disease. (Photo by Joe Southern)
began her journey with Alzheimer’s. It was late 2000 when Helen began to feel a little out of kilter. “Helen noticed something wasn’t right,” he said. After several visits with doctors, they were directed to a neurologist at the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2001, at the age of 56, Helen was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. “It was kind of overwhelming for both of us,” Cordes said. A friend directed them to the Al-
zheimer’s Association, where they found an abundance of friendship and support. “They help you understand what you’re facing,” he said. As they approached life with the disease, Helen did so with the same gusto she did before the diagnosis. “She said, ‘make me a poster child if you want to,’” Cordes said. Helen even spoke at one of the association’s conferences about how long it took to get a diagnosis. They became very involved in the
Alzheimer’s Association. It provided them with access to psychologists and support groups to attend. They went to meetings where patients went to one room and caregivers to anther for specialized discussions. “It helps you understand what you’re experiencing and the progression of the disease,” Cordes said. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that affects the brain. Ac-
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Tips for approaching someone who may have Alzheimer’s If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself or someone you know, don’t ignore them. Early detection makes a world of difference, and so does the way you approach the
conversation with a family member or a friend. If you notice a pattern of memory loss or behavioral issues that are affecting one’s ability to function, it’s essential to talk about it so they can be evaluated. The Alzheim-
er’s Association offers these tips: 1. Have the conversation as early as possible – Ideally, it’s best to talk about the Alzheimer’s warning signs with a family member or friend before they
even occur, so that you can understand how someone would want you to approach them about it. However, many people aren’t planning for Alzheimer’s before it happens. If you’re noticing signs of dementia, start
a conversation as soon as possible, while mental functioning is at its highest and before a crisis occurs. 2. Think about who’s best
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Missouri City hires manager for animal services From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Missouri City hired TaBorah Goffney as its first animal services manager, effective June 5. Goffney has oversight of day-to-day operations and performance objectives, including supervising and assisting the Animal Services Division; protecting the health, safety and welfare of pets in the shelter’s
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The big squirt Sugar Land Skeeters mascot Swatson squirts young fans at Constellation Field last Wednesday afternoon during the Super Splash Day promotion. Between innings fans in the stands, mostly children, were hosed down to help them cool off from the heat. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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Fort Bend County Fair opens queen scholarship contest From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Fort Bend County Fair is accepting entries for contestants for the Fair Queen Scholarship Contest. The number of entries accepted will be limited to 20 contestants and registration deadline is June 30. A mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds in building W. “The honor of wearing the crown is a tradition. These young ladies become great friends and learn so much during their run to be queen. It is rewarding to see the contestants’ transformations. As a committee, we want each candidate’s experience to be unique yet beneficial to them for any future endeavors they choose to take,” said Lisa Reyes, co-chair of the Queen Scholarship Contest. Reigning queen Marissa Salazar has been busy attend-
H TIPS, FROM PAGE 1 suited to initiate the conversation. There might be a certain family member, friend or trusted advisor who holds sway. Consider asking this person to step in and plan around how to have the most supportive and productive conversation. 3. Practice conversation starters. The following phrases can help broach the conversation: a. “Would you want me to say something if I ever noticed any changes in your behavior that worried me?” b. “I’ve noticed a few changes in your behavior lately, and I wanted to see if
ing events and representing as an ambassador for the fair. Last year a new pre-determined scoring format debut that included an essay and networking event. New this year is the registration deadline and limitation of the number of entries. The Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest is for girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who are residents of Fort Bend County. The competition is based on a personal interview, the essay, a networking event, community service and participation. Winners receive scholarships and prizes for their efforts, as well as the opportunity to serve as a community ambassador for the Fort Bend County Fair for the coming year. Entries must be submitted no later than June 30. The 2018 Fort Bend County Fair Queen will be crowned on Sept. 28. For more information, visit fortbendcountyfair.com. The 2018 Fort Bend County Fair will run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 7.
you’ve noticed these changes as well?” c. “Lately I’ve been considering my own long-term care plans, and I wanted to see if you’ve done any advance planning you can share with me?” 4. Offer your support and companionship. Seeing a doctor to discuss observed warning signs of Alzheimer’s may create anxiety. Let your family member or friend know that you’re willing to accompany them to the appointment and any follow-up assessments. Offer your continuous support throughout the diagnosis process. 5. Anticipate gaps in selfawareness. It can be the case that someone showing the warning signs of
Last year’s Fort Bend County Fair Queen Marissa Salazar is presented her crown and buckle by 2016 Fair Queen Katie Koerth. Entries for 2018 are being accepted now. (Submitted photo)
Alzheimer’s is unable to recognize those signs in themselves. Be prepared to navigate confusion, denial and withdrawal, as people may not want to accept that their mental functioning is declining. 6. Recognize the conversation may not go as planned. Despite your best intentions, a family member may not be open to discussing memory or cognitive concerns. They may get angry, upset, and defensive or simply refuse to talk about it. Unless it’s a crisis situation, don’t force the conversation. Take a step back, regroup and revisit the subject in a week or two. If they still refuse to get help, consult their physician or the Alzheimer’s Association for strategies that may help.
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More than 5,000 people attended the 5th Annual Fort Bend Arts Festival, an event that awarded 28 art and essay winners from three local school districts. The community event is hosted by Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers in partnership with Katy SummerFest and Cinco Ranch Branch Library. The festival’s juried art and essay competition drew more than 300 competitors from Fort Bend, Katy, and Lamar Consolidated independent school districts. The winners are: Kindergarten through second grade · James Wang, Bonnie Holland Elementary, Best of Show Art · Piper Rosborough, Bonnie Holland Elementary, Judge’s Choice Art · Bree Ella Escalante, Tom Wilson Elementary, Judge’s Choice Art · Gage Olson, Keiko Davidson Elementary, Judge’s Choice Art · Kristin Eldo, Kilpatrick Elementary, Best of Show Essay · Zihang (Ian) Chen, Kilpatrick Elementary, Judge’s Choice Essay · Rebekah Adams, Kilpatrick Elementary, Judge’s Choice Essay · Simeon Silva, Stephen F. Austin Elementary, Judge’s Choice Essay Third through fifth grades · Parker Cash, Wolman Elementary, Best of Show Art · Elise Folse, Wolman Elementary, Judge’s Choice Art · Garrett Harmon, Wolman Elementary, Judge’s Choice Art · Aashritha Gunta, Keiko
More than 300 artists from kindergarten through 12th grade competed in the juried art show at the 5th Annual Fort Bend Arts Festival. (Submitted photo)
Davidson Elementary, Judge’s Choice Art · Galilea De La Garza, Kilpatrick Elementary, Best of Show Essay · Manha Khan, Kilpatrick Elementary, Judge’s Choice Essay · Abash Basumatory, Kilpatrick Elementary, Judge’s Choice Essay · Callie Mitchell, Kilpatrick Elementary, Judge’s Choice Essay Sixth through eighth grades · Nandita Basumatary, Beckendorff Junior High, Best of Show Art · Soha Jashwant, Tays Junior High, Judge’s Choice Art · Grace Zhang, Beckendorff Junior High, Judge’s Choice Art · Camille Nul, Beckendorff Junior High, Judge’s Choice Art · Jenny Liu, McMeans Junior High, Best of Show Essay · Hannah Graesser, McMeans Junior High, Judge’s Choice Essay · Grace Williams, McMeans Junior High, Judge’s Choice Essay · Rachel Lee, McMeans Junior High, Judge’s Choice Essay Ninth through 12th grades · Morgan Thomas, Seven Lakes High School, Best of Show Art
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School is almost out, but Lamar CISD teachers will be busy this summer, drafting ideas for classroom grants from the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation. The teachers know they can dream big, due to the success of Surf’s Up 2018, presented by OakBend Medical Center. “Our beach party is the social event of the spring,” said L.E.A.F. President Chip Sutton. “More than 1,100 people enjoyed dancing to
the Triumphs and after the bills were paid, more than $104,000 was raised to underwrite teacher grants for next fall! Thanks again to OakBend Medical Center for their support in underwriting Surf’s Up.” “OakBend Medical Center is honored to be able to continue our support of L.E.A.F.’s Surf’s Up Event,” said Joe Freudenberger, CEO of OakBend. “At OakBend, we believe that an educated community is a healthy community and we are proud to stand with Lamar CISD to help educate the present and future gen-
erations and to keep them and their families healthy.” After the crowd enjoyed a Vincek’s chicken-fried steak dinner, auctioneer Shorty Yeaman, with help from Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales, got the crowd into lively bidding battles, bringing in $85,200 for the 22 desserts donated by L.E.A.F supporters. For more information regarding L.E.A.F., visit www.leafgrants.org or like them at Lamar Educational Awards Foundation on Facebook or follow on Twitter @LEAFGrants.
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Fort Bend County recently completed the addition of an administrative building to accommodate future court expansion of the Justice Center. The county clerk moved to the recently completed expansion on the first floor, the district attorney now has offices on both the first and second floors and the district clerk is now located on the third floor. Construction services were provided by Brookstone and the project was completed two months ahead of schedule. The move occurred pri-
a new courtroom, expanded law library, two multi-purpose hearing rooms and a remodeled grand jury room. Currently, the Justice Center visitor entrance remains the same and the recently expanded parking garage will accommodate the growth. “The completion of the second phase construction of the Justice Center provides a permanent home for the district attorney, the district clerk and the county clerk’s staff supporting our county courts,” Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert said. “This move to the new expansion will allow for build-out of several new courtrooms as our county population grows.”
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a worldwide energy company, with over 30 years in the field. She is a member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and the Texas A&M University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Council, and volunteers at the Sugar Land Senior Center as a technology trainer, as well as at local schools as a mentor and tutor. She received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master of business administration from Houston Baptist University. Alvarado of Harlingen is
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Pirates of Buffalo Bayou cast away on a mighty adventure We called ourselves everything from the Texas Army-Navy to the Flotilla au Fools to the Pirates of Buffalo Bayou. Our little nine-mile canoe and kayak trip through west Houston last Saturday was a lot of fun. It was nice spending recreational time with friends from the Texas Army. Of course it didn’t start out that way, but hey, we got over it. The day trip was planned (and I use that term loosely) by my good friend Steve Roberts. He created an event on Facebook on the group page for The Texas Army (1836 historical reenactment group) and everything kind of fell into place. About two dozen of us showed up at the designated time and place, the latter half straggling in after recovering from misdirection on Google Maps. It was only the second time in 37 years that I’d set sail aboard the Tinytanic. She’s an old 18-foot aluminum Grumman canoe that was salvaged from the depths of the Platte River in Colorado back in the late 1970s. We used it for two 50-mile canoe trips while I was in the Boys Scouts. The Tinytanic was found half-buried in a sand bar with several rips torn in the side. My dad acquired it from a friend and riveted patches over the tears. Those patches and sealants have held strong ever since. I dubbed the canoe the Tinytanic in a nod to the Titanic because both boats sank. I took possession of the Tinytanic from my dad in 2012 and brought it to Texas. Other than a brief outing on a lake, the canoe has been resting on sawhorses in my back yard for several years. In the interim, we have changed vehicles several times and no longer have one that
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can carry a canoe. My friend Tony Montez came to my aid with his trailer and graciously hauled that monster for me. Once the mighty Texas Army Pirates gathered, we took our watercraft to the launch on the west side of Memorial Park. The “launch” was across a thick, slippery slope of mud. I was joined by a couple I just met, Randy and Deborah. As we shoved off we began our trek ankle-deep in mud with dark storm clouds brewing overhead. We were just a few yards downstream, wobbling badly and trying to find our sea legs when the clouds opened up in a gully gusher. Rainwater began filling the canoe as Randy and I paddled away. We struggled to navigate the debris-choked waterway. Trees, logs, branches, and tons of trash clogged the early part of our route. If this is what we were in for, I really didn’t want any more of it. The only saving grace to the rain is it washed the mud off our legs, turning the bottom of the Tinytanic into a murky bilge. Fortunately, the clouds broke, the sun came out and we soon paddled into cleaner waters. Our flotilla spread out and the three of us were intermittently in the lead or somewhere near the front of the pack. It took a while for Randy and I to find a rhythm to our rowing. We mostly navigated by a series of
Randy Pena, his wife Deborah Gomez, and Joe Southern paddle the Tinytanic down Buffalo Bayou Saturday. (Photo by Lynda Hegman)
overcorrections. I really felt bad for Deborah, who had to sit on one of the narrow support beams and struggle to keep her balance as we wobbled in the unsteady craft. As we drifted along near nicer neighborhoods, marveling at some of the mansions, my mind drifted back to those Boy Scout days in 1979 when John Kowalski and I were navigating the canyons of the Green River and Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Wyoming and Utah. That trip was one of the best experiences of my life to that point. I remembered Kevin McConnell launching bottle rockets at us from his canoe. One of them flew down my flannel shirt, entering at the opening in the neck and exiting out the bottom and exploding at my feet. I was screaming like a banshee but everyone else was laughing so hard I couldn’t stay angry for long.
Paddling along Buffalo Bayou, it was hard to tell at times that you were in the heart of a large city. We saw all kinds of birds – especially ducks with their ducklings – and turtles. As we got closer to downtown, the group ahead of us stopped under Waugh Drive. We kept going because the smell of the guano from the bat colony was a little overpowering. The three of us went on ahead a ways. We were now in the neighborhood where Randy and Deborah live. We found a dock and got out to stretch our legs. Randy and Deborah walked up a trail and came back a short time later with snow cones. I was so hot, tired and achy that I didn’t mind the brain freeze as I slurped the sweet concoction down. That respite refreshed us and, as the others caught up, we were
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ready for the home stretch. The remainder of the trip downtown was nice but noisy as we paddled under Interstate 45 and other roads before ending our excursion at the docks between Main and Fannin streets. There we pulled out of the water and began the process of retrieving trucks and loading canoes and gear. Although our flotilla was about as organized and gung-ho as Sam Houston’s army, we somehow managed to complete our quest in just over three hours, nearly half the time Google Maps said it should have taken us. As members of the Texas Army, we are normally reenactors who spend our weekends in the spring shooting muskets and cannons at each other. On this day we were a naval force armed with enthusi-
asm and powered by a few adult beverages and Gatorade. The camaraderie was great and I’m anxious to do it again sometime. If there was one thing I did learn along the way it was the power of plastic trash and the huge, negative impact it has on the environment. Most of the garbage we saw had obviously just run off into the bayou from the rainstorm. In a few days it will work its way to the Houston Ship Channel and into Galveston Bay. This manmade mess is preventable and we need to find a way to stop it and clean it up. In the meantime, the Tinytanic is being cleaned and prepped for the next journey. I’m thinking next time my fishing pole will need to be stowed onboard along with a lot more to drink – as long as it’s not in plastic bottles.
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Letters to the Editor Missouri City facing new challenges as election nears Dear Editor, Missouri City is changing and improving, which is plain to see for all residents and likely these changes will impact the November elections. City residents need only to look at Texas Parkway and Highway 6 improvements and developments to see that Missouri City has a new, more interesting identity. No longer are residents commuting to the tired and congested retail environment of Sugar Land to do their shopping. We now have two Walmarts, two HEBs, two Krogers, and many other retail outlets to support in-city shopping. We have our own community college. The city has grown to be more independent and this vitality has increased awareness and interest among residents as to what the city’s future and destiny will be. Candidates can now see the opportunity to lead
a city that is leading out and achieving rather than just looking for ways to increase patronage at the city golf course and tennis facility. So, what are the best case scenarios for Missouri City over the next 10 years and where are we going? Political candidates are realizing that great opportunities exist for personal leadership to make a difference in Missouri City’s future. We have a new city management that is not afraid to spend money. In the past, Missouri City has foregone huge, needed expenditures to improve the city so that city leaders could tout lower city taxes to get re-elected. This approach is no longer viable or even possible. The city now needs to look seriously at beautification and infrastructure improvement measures that will stimulate city pride, greater voter participation and commercial development.
Future elected officials will be leading a city with a purpose. Obviously, recent events have demonstrated that this is a new era for political candidates. We need new views to combat the violence in our communities, deal effectively with extreme weather issues and implement a kinder, gentler approach to resident participation in government. We’ve seen a very visible (and sometimes shocking) lack of concern about citizen issues displayed by this city council. These are huge issues that will require vision and cooperation. New candidates will be welcomed to share their own views of how the city should be led in the future. All of these factors spell an exciting time for Missouri City residents as the November elections unfold. Howard E. Moline Missouri City
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Skeeters gain ground on Lancaster with showdown looming By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Sugar Land Skeeters won five of seven games against the Road Warriors last week, improving their record to 29-18, two games behind the Lancaster Barnstormers. Last Monday, the Road Warriors outhit the Skeeters 10-4 and came away with a 4-3 win in 10 innings. The Skeeters tied the game in the bottom of the ninth when Alvaro Rondon scored on Courtney Hawkins’ sacrifice fly out, but Chris Rivera led off the 10th inning with a home run to give the Road Warriors the win. On Tuesday, Casey Coleman pitched seven innings of shutout ball, and Matt West and Felipe Paulino preserved the shutout as the Skeeters won 3-0. Matt Chavez and Derek Norris had two hits each to lead the Skeeters. On Wednesday, the Road Warriors scored five runs in the third inning and went on to win 7-4. For the Skeeters, Rondon was 3-4 with one run-batted-in. The Skeeters came back on Thursday to claim a 31 win. Anthony Giansanti and Chavez had two hits each, and Dallas Beeler improved his record to 3-1 by pitching six innings of onerun ball. On Friday, Norris hit his fourth home run of the season, and Giansanti and Hawkins chipped in with
Courtney Hawkins gets a hit Friday for the Sugar Land Skeeters against the league-operated Road Warriors. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) Sugar Land Skeeters catcher Albert Cordero misses tagging Jose Julio-Ruiz of the Road Warriors during the game Wednesday afternoon at Constellation Field. The Skeeters lost the game 7-4 but took five of seven games from the Road Warriors last week. (Photo by Joe Southern)
two hits each as the Skeeters won 4-3. On Saturday, Giansanti scored on a walk-off wild pitch in the ninth inning to give the Skeeters a 2-1 win. Denis Phipps went 24 with one run-batted-in, and James Russell pitched six innings of shutout ball for the Skeeters. In the final game of the home stand on Sunday, the Skeeters scored three runs on Albert Cordero’s home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to pull out a 7-4 win. Felipe Paulino picked up his 14th save of the season and Rondon,
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Colin Walsh, Norris and Kyle Kubitza each had two hits for the Skeeters. Schedule This week the Skeeters play three games at Long Island and three games at York, before returning home on Monday, June 25, for a seven-game showdown with the Lancaster Barnstormers. This series will probably decide the winner of the first half of the season. Promotions Mondays are margarita and dollar dog nights, with
the military getting in free. Tuesday is two for Tuesday where you get a free field box ticket with the purchase of a field box seat. On Wednesdays kids get in free. Thursday is Thirsty Thursday with $2 beer and sodas. Friday is ’80s night with a post-game concert from the Spazmatics and fireworks. It is also Women Veterans Night. Saturday is Parrothead Night with a a team jersey giveaway and a post-game concert with Jerry Diaz and Hannah’s Reef. On Sunday, July 1, kids can play catch on the field before the game and
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Paulino leads the league with 14 saves.
All-Star vote All-Star voting is underway until June 30. The 2018 All-Star game will be played at Long Island on July 11. To vote, go to www.AtlanticLeague. com/allstarvoting. Potential All-Stars are Courtney Hawkins who leads the league with nine home runs and is second with 36 runs-batted-in. Kubitza is third in the league with six home runs and fourth in the league with 27 RBI’s. Matt Chavez is fourth in the league with a .341 batting average. Dallas Beeler is second in the league with a 1.90 earned run average, and Felipe
Skeeter of the Week Alvaro Rondon is the Fort Bend Star Skeeter of the Week. Rondon was 923 at the plate for a .391 average.
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Fort Bend County Attorney Roy Cordes Jr. holds a photo of his wife, Helen, which was taken before she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease nearly 18 years ago. Today Cordes volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association and cares for his wife of 30 years, who is now in late stages of the disease. (Photo by Joe Southern)
H CORDES, FROM PAGE 1 cording to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.” “There are no survivors,” Roy noted. In 2003 Roy and Helen Cordes co-chaired the Fort Bend County Memory Walk, an event to raise money and awareness of the disease. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. This year the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Oct. 27 in Sugar Land at the University of Houston campus. Today, Roy volunteers on
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the board of the local chapter of the association. “The Alzheimer’s Association was always there when we needed them,” he said, noting they have a crisis hotline that is always open. As he sat in his office on the third floor of the historic county courthouse, Cordes spoke fondly of his wife, often glancing at one of the pictures of her he keeps on his desk. She may no longer recognize him, but he cannot forget her. “It can be a very short process or a very long one,” he said while talking about how quickly the disease acts. In Helen’s case, the process has been long – almost 18 years so far. “She has lost the ability to speak and she is not able to care for herself anymore,” he said. A caregiver watches over her at their home whenever Roy can’t be there.
H APPEALS, FROM PAGE 1 who work to ensure that the children in our community go to school,” said Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees President Jason Burdine. Prior to the start of the 2015-16 school year, Fort Bend ISD introduced new attendance procedures in accordance with House Bill
The most common symptom of the disease is the loss of memory. Because Alzheimer’s affects the brain, it eventually impairs most all bodily functions. “Your memory is there, what you lose is your ability to access it,” Cordes said. Because patients are detached from their memories Cordes said it is important when you’re with them to just live in the moment. “It’s a progressive disease. You will watch your loved one change, but you need to support them in it,” he said. Support is key, both for the patient and the caregiver. That’s why Cordes so passionately encourages people facing a diagnosis with a loved one to reach out to the Alzheimer’s Association. “They were an enormous help,” he said. For more information, visit www.alz.org. 2398, which was passed by the 84th Texas Legislature and created a new civil process governing truancy proceedings, moving student truancy proceedings away from criminal courts. In order to better support students, staffing was added at high school campuses to provide more personal interactions with families and ensure accuracy.
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ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids on the original forms, signed by an officer of the Company, will be received by Fort Bend County MUD No. 25 (the “Owner”) for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment and for performing all work required for the construction of:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HELIPAD AT ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL LOCATED ALONG LAKE POINTE PARKWAY AND CREEKWAY DRIVE IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) DISTRICT Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m., July 10, 2018 City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a helipad located at St. Luke’s Hospital along Lake Pointe Parkway and Creekway Drive in the Business Office (B-O) District; and further identified as Unrestricted Reserve J-1 on the plat titled Lake Pointe Unrestricted Reserves “J-1” And “J-2” Amending Plat (F.B.C.O.P.R. 20060149). Details of the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” Planning and Zoning Commission no later than Friday, July 6, 2018.
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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARVEY-RELATED ROOF REPAIRS The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2018-22: HARVEY-RELATED ROOF REPAIRS Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018, Cane Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov or post on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase. com no later than 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018. The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.
INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Stafford Centre Theatrical Lighting Equipment The City of Stafford is seeking to purchase theatrical lighting equipment for the Stafford Centre located at the intersection of Murphy Road and Cash Road, Stafford, Texas 77477. Sealed proposals in duplicate, marked “Stafford Centre Special Effects Lighting” addressed to the City of Stafford will be received by the City Secretary, Ms. Tomika R. Lewis, at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477 until 4:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, July 5, 2018. Proposals received after closing time will be returned unopened. The proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Notice of the award of the contract shall be given by the City within sixty (60) days following the opening of proposals. Specifications and proposal documents may be picked up from the Stafford Centre Business Office, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, Texas 77477. Any questions concerning this bid may be directed to bryan@staffordcentre.com. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any or all informalities. No proposal may be withdrawn until the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date proposals are opened.
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Measles is a viral infection that afflicts children. Childhood vaccination programs against measles have helped reduce the total number of measles cases, but measles continues to affect children around the world. Signs and symptoms usually start ten days after a child is exposed to the virus and can carry symptoms such as fever, dry cough, sore throat, and inflammation of the eyes. A large skin rash usually appears on the face and gradually it appears on the arms, trunk, and legs. White spots with blue centers may appear inside the mouth. There is no treatment at this time to cure measles, but there are certain products that can be taken to help reduce the severity of the infection. Measles vaccination can be administered up to three days of virus exposure to help lessen the symptoms. An injection of proteins called immunoglobulins can help the body fight infection in certain people with weak immune systems. Over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help reduce a high fever.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2018, and to all of our students and staff for an exceptional year! The strength and resiliency demonstrated by our community is truly phenomenal. We are proud to be Fort Bend ISD!
STATE CHAMPS Marshall High School track team wins 2018 Texas 5A UIL Track and Field Championship, earning its third track and field championship in four years
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Stafford MSD teacher of the year receives free summer vehicle lease From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
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Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land presented Stafford Municipal School District Teacher of the Year Ashley Bratcher with a complimentary lease for June, July and August. Shortly after Stafford Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic announced that Bratcher was the District Teacher of the Year, Ray Aguilar, community relations director at Classic Chevrolet, presented Bratcher with the option of driving a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu or a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox for the month of June. Bratcher, who just completed her sixth year as a math and science teacher at Stafford Elementary School, chose the Equinox. Aguilar invited her to the Classic dealership to pick out a new vehicle for the months of July and August, respectively. A native of Fort Bend County, Bratcher graduated from Hightower High School and Texas A&M University before earning a master’s in education from Concordia University. She was selected by her peers as Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year and was one of four finalists in the district Teacher
Stafford MSD Teacher of the Year Ashley Bratcher (pictured third from left) was congratulated by, from left, Ray Aguilar of Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land, Stafford MSD Trustee Auturo Jackson, Bratcher, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Stafford MSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic and Stafford Elementary Assistant Principal Ileana Duran-Reyes (the 2016-17 Stafford MSD Teacher of the Year).
of the Year. The 2017-18 school year marks the second time in three years that a Stafford Elementary teacher won District Teacher of the Year. The campus was ranked in the top 1 percent of Texas elementary schools, and its assistant principal, Ileana DuranReyes, won teacher of the year last year as a Stafford Intermediate School teacher. Stafford Elementary Associate Principal Twyla Hynes was named the district’s Administrator of the Year. Bratcher was honored to receive teacher of the year
honors and began crying tears of joy when Aguilar told her about the free car lease. “I enjoy teaching because I believe education is lifechanging,” Bratcher said. “Every day I come to work, I know that I am making a positive on a child’s education, and therefore, their lives. I also enjoy it because I love my students. I enjoy working for Stafford MSD because of the close-knit community.” Bratcher is a talented singer who regularly performs in church. She uses her singing abilities to teach mathematics, through catchy songs.
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Fort Bend ISD to open Early Intervention Academy for 2018-2019 school year From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
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Fort Bend ISD is presenting a new educational program to help meet the needs of early childhood learners. The Early Intervention Academy, housed at the Early Literacy Center at the Ridgemont Early Childhood Center, will offer eligible 3-year-old children a full-day, extended year of learning opportunities to prepare them for success. By attending the Early Intervention Academy, eligible students will have access to a blend of educational and therapy services offered through developmentally appropriate curriculum. The academy will also offer family-centered and wraparound services to meet the individual needs of children. Upon completion of the pro-
gram, students will have gained the skills necessary to integrate into an inclusive environment at their neighborhood elementary school. Academy highlights include: Full-day preschool program from 8:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Extended school year with 199 instructional days; Additional therapy services in occupational, speech and music therapy; Applied behavior analysis intervention up to 20 hours per week; Structured, explicit social skills delivery model to engage children in the intervention; Family outreach, training and coaching; Ongoing program evaluation and progress monitoring. The academy is designed for students who are three years old on or before Sept.
1; and who meet the Texas Education Agency special education eligibility criteria of being identified with autism, non-categorical early childhood for suspected autism or intellectual disability. The academy will consider enrollment of students who do not meet the criteria on a first-come, first-served basis after they meet all other application criteria. Enrollment in the Early Intervention Academy will be limited to 40 students for the 2018-19 school year, with a maximum of 32 students with disabilities. The academy will offer a lotterybased application process for students eligible to attend school in Fort Bend ISD. To access the academy application and learn more details, visit the Fort Bend ISD Early Intervention Academy webpage at w w w.for tbend isd.com/ Page/98037.
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Legacy of Clyde and Nancy Jacks preserved in conference center From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Sugar Land City Council recently renamed the First Colony Conference Center to honor a lifetime of community service from Clyde and Nancy Jacks. The facility located at 3232 Austin Parkway was designated the Clyde and Nancy Jacks Conference Center after a petition signed by more than 50 community members was submitted to the city. The group also donated $3,500 toward new signage and a dedication ceremony planned for later this year. A review of the petition confirmed the request met the requirements of a city policy that specifies criteria for naming facilities. “Clyde Jacks, with the support of his wife Nancy, had a long history of serving the Sugar Land community,” said community member Bill Jameson. “They were both involved in our community from their early years as First Colony residents. Clyde was very active in the First
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Colony Boy Scouts organization, serving as a troop leader for many years. Of course, whatever Clyde was engaged in, so was Nancy. Clyde also led the first Eagle Scout organization in First Colony. Clyde served as president
of Fort Bend Municipal District 12 (FB MUD 12), and Nancy served as a director on Fort Bend Municipal District 13 for many years prior to the area’s annexation into Sugar Land. One of their hallmark projects included the
phased development of First Colony Park, the home of First Colony Little League (FCLL). In addition to ball fields, concession stands, parking and other park amenities, the complex includes the adjacent First Colony Conference Center, now known as the Clyde and Nancy Jacks Conference Center. “(Their) plan for the FCLL complex has delivered to this community a place where thousands of Sugar Land’s young people and their families have spent countless hours having fun while learning team spirit, teambuilding skills and team responsibility as they develop into adults,” explained community member Glen Gill. “Clyde saw Sugar Land as an all-inclusive community. He led FB MUD #12 in establishing policies supporting the development of housing for young adults as well as families with children. When the development of Sugar Land reached the point where FB MUD #12 was to be annexed by the city, Clyde worked closely with the city to achieve a smooth transition of the dis-
trict into the city. “Under his leadership, he assisted the city in designating some of the district’s funds for the construction of a fire station on Austin Parkway. That greatly enhanced the city’s ability to provide emergency response services in the First Colony area south of Highway 6.” Following annexation, Clyde served on Sugar Land City Council for four terms, overseeing its population boom during the 1990s and providing leadership for high-profile projects such as the construction of the City Hall and Town Square. As residents of Sugar Land for more than 40 years, Clyde and Nancy owned and operated a human resources firm, Trace Consultants, for more than 30 years. Clyde was extremely involved in the community, and especially in youth programs. He started and ran both Cub Scout Pack 631 and Boy Scout Troop 1631 in First Colony, and also volunteered in youth soccer and baseball leagues. Clyde graduated from Sam Houston State University, where he met Nancy
and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. They married on Aug. 19, 1967. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and completed Officer Candidate School. He attained the rank of captain, fought in the Vietnam War and ran the Reserved Officer Training Corps program at the University of Hawaii. Clyde died on Feb. 19 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Nancy died last year. They had two sons, Clyde “Trey” Jacks III and James Jacks, and were the grandparents of Madeline Jacks, Ethan Jacks and Cassidy Jacks. “Without Clyde and Nancy Jacks’ vision and hard work, in our opinion, our community would not be the first-class community it is today. In so many ways Clyde and Nancy Jacks have served everyone in the Sugar Land Community,” said former Mayor James Thompson. “The planning and leadership provided by the Clyde and Nancy Jacks team has played a key role in making Sugar Land one of the top nationally recognized cities to live in.”
FBISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program meets June 27 From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program is kicking off summer with its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 27, from 2-4 p.m. at the FBISD Triplex, 550 Julie Rivers, Sugar Land. The meeting is open to contractors, subcontractors and other small businesses that are interested in partnering with the district and learning more about projects included in Phase 3 of the 2014 Bond Program. Attendees will also learn more about construction and non-construction small business opportunities. Those who are inter-
ested in attending can register online. Those interested in getting a vendor exhibit booth should fill out the SBEP
Workshop Vendor Booth Form. For more information, visit www.fortbendisd. com/sbep, or contact Jea-
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H MANAGER, FROM PAGE 1 care; enforcing rules, policies and procedures, according to best industry practices; managing the adoption of pets; and directing the work of municipal volunteers. Goffney, who earned a bachelor of science degree from Tuskegee University, brings more than 11 years expertise, knowledge and skill to the position. Prior to joining the “Show Me City,” Goffney served at the Central Houston Animal Hospital as the veterinary technician manager for more than eight years, with primary responsibility for scheduling, training, maintaining the equipment and surgical suite, assisting veterinarians with animal management, maintaining medical records and the drug
log, tracking product orders and inventory, overseeing client service and care, publishing a hospital newsletter and updating the entity’s website and Facebook page. Her qualifications also consist of experience as a veterinary technician with the City of Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control (six months) and as a Director of Pet Nursing at the Banfield Pet Hospital in Houston (three years). “We conducted a statewide candidate search for this new role, and TaBorah’s interest, ability and enthusiasm stood out the most amongst 33 applicants,” said Director of Public Works Shashi Kumar, whose department encompasses Animal Services. “TaBorah will be an integral part of our high-performance organization and can lead the division
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to the next level.” Kumar further explained that the animal services manager post was developed through the direction of City Manager Anthony J. Snipes with approval from city council as part of measures for service improvements in the division. “The extensive screening process involved two panel interviews, professional reference checks, a diagnostic skills exam and a review from the Animal Advisory Board,” Kumar said. “TaBorah’s performance was excellent across the board, and we are confident that she is the best fit for the organization.” Goffney will office at the city’s animal shelter located at 1923 Scanlin Road. She said she “enjoys public service and is looking forward to being part of the team.”
BEATRICE WALKER AUGUST 10, 1919
Beatrice Autry Walker, age 98, passed on June 14, 2018, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born August 10, 1919, in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, to Minnie and Greene Autry. Beatrice married Clyde Walker in 1938, and four children were a part of that union: sons, Claudell and Willie (deceased); and daughters, Autry McMorris and Lodis Walker Wykoff. She was an especially wonderful mother, who was exceedingly supportive and present for each of her children. Beatrice is a graduate of Texas Southern University with emphasis in Clothing and Textiles; she achieved this honor at age 60. While she was a gifted seamstress and tailor, she also taught at Houston Community College and provided instructional support at Texas Southern University. Beatrice has consistently been active in her community and with the churches she has attended. She is a past president of the AARP Chapter of Missouri City, and until she was just over 90 years old, she was engaged in volunteer activities that included area nursing homes. For the past 15 years, Beatrice has been a member of the community at the Plantation at Quail Valley Senior Living. She was involved in the activities she enjoyed until she became ill in late April of this year.
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She especially enjoyed line dancing and game day with her friends; she remained a competitive player through her last games. Beatrice was a very special person who was loved and appreciated by many. Her friends ranged from those in her age group and younger. She was an avid reader and even included a Kindle Reader about four years ago. Beatrice seemed ageless; her approach to and thoughts about life were continuously evolv-
ing. Her company was easily enjoyed by others. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, Minnie and Greene Autry, her son, Willie C. Walker, and each of her siblings. She is survived by her son, Claudell Walker (Gloria) of Katy, Texas; daughters, Autry McMorris of Manvel, Texas and Lodis Walker Wykoff of Missouri City, Texas; grandchildren and their families, Marvin Kelly Miller, Jr. (Donna), Avery Edwin Miller (Angela), Deidre Miller, Tracye Logan (Jackie), Troy Walker, Stephanie Haynes, Constance Walker McMullen and Jonathan Brantley Wykoff. She was blessed with great grandchildren, many loving family members and friends. The Funeral Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2719 Kingsbrook Lane, Missouri City, TX 77459; the Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. The interment will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens.
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Stafford MSD hires Hynes as Stafford Elementary principal From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Stafford Municipal School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Twyla Hynes as the new principal of Stafford Elementary School. “I’m ready to take the bull by the horns and get going,” Hynes said. “I want to build camaraderie and spirit in the building. We want to people to feel enthusiasm and sense the energy in the building.” Hynes, who has 22 years of experience in public education, arrived at Stafford Primary School as an assistant principal in 2014. When Stafford Primary (pre-kindergarten through first grade) and Stafford Elementary (grades 24) merged last summer, Hynes was promoted to associate principal at Stafford Elementary. She succeeds Dr. Valerie Orum, who is retiring. Stafford Elementary has
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reached high levels of success in recent years, including a ranking among the top 1 percent of elementary schools in Texas. “I learned a lot from Dr. Orum – she was a great mentor, and I learned a lot about staying calm under pressure,” said Hynes, who has served as an SMSD summer school principal for three years. Stafford Elementa-
ry Associate Principal Jeffery Williams and Assistant Principal Ileana Duran-Reyes will return in 2018-19, with a third assistant principal set to fill Hynes’ former position. Born in the Longview area, Hynes grew up in Brookshire and graduated from Royal ISD there. She worked as an assistant principal and school counselor at Royal ISD for most of her career, but she wanted a new challenge. Hynes chose Stafford MSD because of its small school environment and strong academic record. Hynes earned a master’s degree in educational administration/school counseling from Prairie View A&M University and a bachelor’s degree in English/speech communication, also from PVAMU. Hynes is married to a teacher/coach from another Houston area school district and has three children.
Second Mile Mission holding open house From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Second Mile Mission Center will hold a summer open house on Wednesday, June 27, with three scheduled sessions throughout the day. Staff, board, and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and lead guided tours. The event is free and open to the public. “Every day, people who are hungry or hurting find hope here,” said Sarah White, executive director. “This is a great way to learn about the need and see how you or your organization can get involved.” The 6:30 a.m. breakfast session is geared toward health care professionals interested in learning more about the Pat McWaters Health Clinic at Second
Mile. The clinic is seeking dental assistants, dentists, physicians, nurses, and specialists to volunteer once a month or as available. Malpractice insurance is available, whether professionals choose to serve at the free clinic or out of their own practice. At the 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. sessions, individuals can enjoy refreshments and light bites, as they tour and hear testimonials from people served by Second Mile’s programs. They can drop off donations and even leave an encouraging note to be given to someone in need. Businesses and organizations can learn how to engage their employees or members in community service. Families are welcome to come learn about opportunities to volunteer with
their children. Second Mile moved into its current leased facility after it was newly built in 2013. Visitors will notice a new look in Second Mile’s reception area, now known as the Neighbor Center. “After five years of serving hundreds of families a week in the facility, the building went through some inevitable wear and tear,” White said. “Now we’ve refreshed our floors and walls to continue offering a welcoming space for our neighbors in need.” To register for the open house or learn more, visit w w w. s e c o n d m i l e . o r g / events, or call Sheena Abraham at 281-261-9199, ext. 213. Second Mile is located at 1135 Highway 90A, Missouri City, between Texas Parkway and Beltway 8.
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HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-4994 2223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Ed Byrnes, Senior Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am • 6:00 pm Sunday Worship 10:45 am • 6:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible Study / AWANA “A Place To Call Home” - www.hbctx.org METHODIST CHURCH
CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LAND • 281-980-6888 A United Methodist Community 3300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary Simple Service / Prayer & Communion: 8:15 am Contemporary: 9:30 am / Traditional: 10:55 am Sunday School for all ages available at 9:30 & 10:55 am. www.christchurchsl.org
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-3502 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459 8:00 am: Chapel Worship 9:15 am: Sunday School For All Ages 10:30 am: Open Skies Worship in the Fellowship Hall 10:30 am: Sanctuary Worship For more information, please visit www.fumcmc.org
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 am Bible Study, all ages, @ 9:45 am www.sugarlandmethodist.org
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STAFFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-499-2507 402 Stafford Run Rd. -Stafford, 77477 SUNDAY: Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Afternoon Worship 5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY : Bible Study 7:00 p.m. www.staffordchurchofchrist.org
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Scripture of the week “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” -Joshua 1:9
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New and expectant moms invited to Community Baby Shower concerns,” said Donna Timmer, lactation consultant. “There will be great discussions and information provided at this event; it’s been a very beneficial experience for our attendees in previous years.” Timmer says attendees are welcome to stop by any time during the shower. Demonstrations will be repeated several times throughout the event, and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees can also participate in several drawings. “This is a fun event, but it’s also a great outreach program,” Timmer said. “Our goal is to celebrate new and expectant moms, as well as help them learn techniques they need to know in order to care for their newborns. Sometimes a mom gets home from the hospital and realizes that she needs additional support or information, and we’re here to help.” Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital hosts its annual Community Baby
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Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land invites new and expectant moms – along with their partners and babies – to the annual Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus. The event will feature demonstrations on how to safely use baby carriers, presentations on the importance of safe sleeping practices, and a Sugar Land police officer will speak about car seat safety. In addition, lactation consultants and counselors from the Childbirth Center will be available to talk oneon-one with moms and provide guidance and support. “This is a great opportunity for new moms to speak directly with someone who understands their
Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land’s Community Baby Shower Committee. (Submitted photo)
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Company offers tuition reimbursement to TSTC graduates Waco campuses who are hired as technicians. The tuition plan started earlier this year. “Every candidate (in the past) we have brought on board has been excellent,” said Joe Razza, a Crown regional recruiter for Louisiana and Texas based in Arlington. The new hires will have five weeks of training, and after six months they will begin receiving extra money each pay period that can be put toward student loans, Razza said. The amount the company will reimburse is
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Crown Equipment Corp. is making it enticing for Texas State Technical College’s Diesel Equipment Technology majors to work for them. The Ohio-based company specializing in forklift parts and production is offering tuition reimbursement for TSTC’s DET certificate and associate degree graduates from the Fort Bend County, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater and
capped at $10,000. “Getting tuition reimbursement from companies like Crown helps students get off to a solid start,” said Henry Macik, TSTC’s statewide chair for Diesel Equipment Technology. “Instead of worrying about paying off student loans, they can buy tools and invest in their future.” Crown Equipment Corp. has four Crown Lift Trucks locations in Arlington, Houston, San Antonio and Waco. Razza said there is a push to hire more personnel at its locations in Texas and
nationwide. Kacey Darnell, TSTC’s executive director of Talent Management and Career Services, said students learn about the tuition reimbursement if they express interest in Crown. Razza also tells students about it when he visits TSTC campuses. “Joe is an auto mechanic by trade and knows what it’s like to be a student,” Darnell said. Razza said after several visits to TSTC’s campuses, he saw the value in the hands-on education that Diesel Equipment Technol-
ogy students are receiving. He spoke to staff in Crown’s corporate office and the reimbursement plan was quickly approved. “We have had a better success rate with TSTC because of the additional training students receive,” Razza said. “TSTC is also willing to train students with workshops in professionalism and soft skills.” For more information on Crown Equipment Corp., go to crown.com. For more information on Texas State Technical College, go to tstc.edu.
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Fort Bend Leadership Forum has new facilitators From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Forum is a 10-month program designed to prepare for the community’s needs that demand the involvement of informed citizens. Participants are selected annually from a wide spectrum of business sectors in the area. The Fort Bend Leadership Forum offers structured learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates creative thinking and encourages participants to collaborate to utilize both new and proven tools to meet today’s challenges and prepare for the future. Dustin Fessler of Roberts Markel Weinberg
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Butler Hailey, PC and Barkley Peschel of Colliers International have volunteered as the programs co-facilitators since 2015. As they retire from the program, Malisha Patel, chairman of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
lauded them for their time served. “I would like to thank Dustin Fessler and Barkley Peschel for their instrumental leadership with Fort Bend Leadership Forum over the past three years. Their significant commit-
ment of time and energy has made a lasting impact on over 157 leaders and the Fort Bend community. On behalf of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, thank you for your contributions.” Sewell Audi of Sugar Land is the new title sponsor for the Leadership Forum Class of 2019 which is now accepting applications. “I’m excited to announce and welcome our newest facilitators to our team, Breah Campbell and JanMichael Jenkins who will be the new division chairs that will be co-facilitating the Fort Bend Leadership Forum. Both Breah and Jan-Michael are graduates of the program and will be an amazing addition to the team. I highly recommend
the Leadership Forum as a unique opportunity for individuals interested in personal leadership development, networking and community engagement” said Patel, who graduated with Campbell and the Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2016. Campbell has lived in Fort Bend County for over 10 years and is the Fort Bend General Manager for Environmental Development Partners, a Fort Bend Chairman’s Circle 3-Star member that works with water utility operations and management. Campbell has been involved in Living Word Ministries International, has served as director on the North Mission Glen MUD, and as a PTO member of George Ranch High School.
Jenkins, a Leadership Forum graduate of the Class of 2012 and a graduate of the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership Class of 2013, has lived in Fort Bend County for over 20 years and is the founder and coach for Legacy Fitness. Prior to starting Legacy Fitness, Jenkins was the director of membership services at the Fort Bend Chamber for over three years. Jenkins has been involved with Crossbridge Church, WeirdOut Productions, and C.OR.E. Alliance. The Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2019 is filling up fast. For more information on the program and sponsorship opportunities, contact Matthew Ferraro at 281-491-0277 or matthew@fortbendcc.org.
Sugar Land police are targeting impaired drivers during holiday Sugar Land police will conduct a special drunk driving enforcement initiative from June 29 through July 4. The enforcement period includes the Independence Day weekend and is funded
by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant. The STEP grant is administered through H-GAC and pro-
vides overtime funds for enhanced DWI enforcement during holiday weekends when there have traditionally been more alcohol-related traffic incidents. “Driving while impaired by
alcohol or drugs is not worth the risk,” said Sgt. Daryl Stroud, of SLPD’s traffic division. “You are putting your life and the lives of others on the line.” Convicted first-time DWI
offenders face penalties that include fines up to $2,000, six months in jail and loss of driver’s licenses for up to a year. The STEP grant also provides overtime for year-
round speed compliance in targeted areas, an extra resource that does not affect SLPD’s normal operations. As part of this effort, SLPD also conducts a commercial motor vehicle enforcement.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR FORT BEND COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS FOR NON-PROFIT EVENTS. Deadline is noon every Friday. Please keep wording to a minimum. Answer the “5 W’s” Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Email to Editor@FortBendStar.com or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 3944 Bluebonnet Drive, Stafford, Texas 77477.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 AND 26 TEENS GOT TALENT AUDITIONS
Share your talent with the world – audition for ‘Teens Got Talent’ at Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, 1-5 p.m. Performances limited to 3 to 5 minutes, must be family-friendly. Contestants will be judged on their creativity, physical presence, the level of difficulty and the overall impact of their show. Students ages 14-19. Free and open to the public. To register, visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select Sugar Land Branch, and find the program, or call 281-238-2140.
THURSDAY, JUNE 21 COLLEGE FAIR
Students are invited to the University Branch Library, 1-3 p.m., 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, to visit with representatives from Texas and other states’ colleges and universities. This come-and-go event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 TEXAS TALKS: TEXAS AND THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Learn the role Texas played during the American Civil War, 1-2:30 p.m., at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Dr. Nicholas Cox, a professor of Texas and U.S. History at Houston Community College, will also discuss Fort Bend County’s involvement in the Civil War. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY 101
Astrophotographer Cody Knight will share his expertise at Sienna Branch Library, 2-3 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City. Knight will explain the process and technique he uses to take amazing photographs of the night sky. He will have his telescope, guide scope, laptop, and tracking device on hand to demonstrate how to capture and process images of planets, stars, and galaxies. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 ACCORDION CLUB MEETING
The club will meet from 4-7 p.m. at the China Bear Buffet Restaurant, 12755 SW Fwy, Stafford. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Mario Pedone at 713-401-7933 or Vince Ramos at 281204-7716.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 ROCK OUT AT THE LIBRARY
Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Ave., Stafford, invites families with kids of all ages from 3-4 p.m. Families will make their own musical instruments using everyday items like cereal boxes and coffee cans. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2880 or 281633-4734.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 DIY STAINED GLASS
First Colony Branch Library will present the program for adults and high-school teens, at 2 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway. Learn how to create a stained-glass masterpiece using a picture frame, puff paint, and markers. Free and open to the public, reservations required. Visit www.fortbend.lib. tx.us click on Events, select First Colony Branch, and find the program, or call 281-238-2800.
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College-bound students and their parents are invited to attend the workshop at 2 p.m., at the Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City. Learn how to avoid loans, maximize merit-aid, and avoid pitfalls that may hurt a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Get tips on ways to increase chances of obtaining scholarships and grants. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
MONTH OF JULY ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES
Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents “ESL Conversation Circles” for non-English-speaking people to gather and practice their English skills. The programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call George Memorial Library at 281-3412652, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311, the Sugar Land Branch Library at 281-238-2140, or the First Colony Branch Library at 281-238-2800.
MONDAY, JULY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 CRAFTY STITCHES
This weekly share group will meet at First Colony Branch Library on Mondays, from 2-4 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Share tips, get ideas and inspiration. All experience levels welcomed. Bring your projects and supplies. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.
THURSDAY, JULY 5 FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Family activities will be offered at Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Ave. Children under the age of 12 must accompanied by an adult. DIY Day, Get crafty and creative from 2-4 p.m. On July 18 play Minute to Win It. Families with children of all ages can play. Prizes and snacks will be available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2880 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, JULY 7 TEENS GOT TALENT
The Sugar Land Branch Library will hold the competition for high school students ages 14-19 at 2 p.m., at 550 Eldridge. Prizes will be awarded. Judging is on creativity, physical presence, the level of difficulty of their performance. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281238-2140.
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ONGOING QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY
Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@ comcast.net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.
4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION
Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.
STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB
Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
ADOPT A SHELTER CAT
Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. Held 1:30- 4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.
FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP
Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery. Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
The Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City presents a variety of programs every month. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
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SATURDAY, JULY 28 STUDENT PHYSICALS
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Beginning, Monday, Jan. 29, and the last Monday of every month, George Memorial Library will host the event beginning at 9 a.m. 1001 Golfview in Richmond. People of all nationalities are invited to come to the informal gathering to get to know one another, share cultural experiences. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
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