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Bars across Texas closed at noon last Friday per an executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, who rolled back his reopening of businesses as the Houston area and rest of the state see a surge in cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19. The rise in cases has also elicited a response at the local level. Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a mask-wearing mandate for businesses that went into effect last Thursday, June 25. According to the local order, which followed the lead of some of Texas’ largest counties, all commercial retail businesses within Fort Bend must require all employees, customers and other visitors to wear face coverings when inside the business. Each store is required to post clear signage about the mask requirement at its entrance. “We may be tired of COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not tired of us,” George SEE SPIKE PAGE 4

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Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella speaks at an economic development conference at the Stafford Centre. Scarcella, who was the United States' longestserving mayor, according to the City of Stafford, died Sunday afternoon at age 79. (Photo from City of Stafford Twitter)

Stafford mourns loss of longtime mayor Scarcella By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

The City of Stafford has lost an icon and pioneer. Stafford mayor Leonard Scarcella died Sunday afternoon at age 79, according to an announcement by the city. The cause of death was not disclosed. A news release from the city said Scarcella died just before 3 p.m. Sunday following a brief illness. He held the title as the longest-serving mayor in the United States, according to the city, having been Stafford’s leader since 1969. Sunday’s Facebook post from the city elicited dozens of responses from community who supported Scarcella and are mourning his death. He was a lifelong resident of the city, having attended middle and high school in Missouri City before attending Texas A&M and the University of Houston Law School. He practiced law for 53 years in Stafford and also was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City. “He was an amazing man, so kind and caring. Our city will miss him so much,” Patricia Braud Bishop wrote on Facebook, saying she had known Scarcella since 1975. “My prayers go out to all of Stafford and his family. He was the best mayor any city could have.”

Legacy of leadership For some, Scarcella’s mark on Stafford is the way he helped spearhead the city’s transformation from when it was not much more than agricultural fields, cotton patches and rice patches to the bustling business hub it is today. And his personal connection to Stafford was just as strong as his professional ties, with Scarcella having lived across the street from City Hall. “We’ve done things and accomplished things in Stafford that others would not even dare to dream of,” he said in a 2019 interview for the Fort Bend Business Journal. Under Scarcella’s leadership, Stafford abolished city property taxes in 1995. Another of the most notable achievements under his leadership came in 1977, when Stafford became the only Texas city with a municipal school district. “He was a champion for the Stafford MSD students wanting them to have access to the best facilities and services Stafford has to offer,” MLuisa Jubilo wrote on Facebook. The city has also seen many infrastructure additions over the past five decades, including the building and expansion of U.S. Highway 59, the extensive widening of F.M. 1092 and the construction of major highway improvements to U.S.

Leonard Scarcella poses with Stafford Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Pattie Worfe during an event. (Photo by Mary Favre)

Leonard Scarcella (far left) poses with Richmond Mayor Evelyn Moore, Meadows Place Mayor Charles Jessup and former Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen. (Photo by Elsa Maxey)

90A encompassing an elaborate landscaping enhancements program through the heart of town. Scarcella facilitated a

partnership between the city, the Texas Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad for a $110 million enhance-

ment of the U.S. 90A Corridor.

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Fort Bend adjusting course for Independence Day festivities By Landan Kuhlmann

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In a normal year, Shannon Baker and her family would be preparing to spend Fourth of July weekend with relatives in Houston or Louisiana and taking in fireworks and parties wherever they’re at. This year, however, the party will have to take place at their Sugar Land home as they continue to experience the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s always a time we look forward to with family that we don’t normally get to see during the year,” Baker said. “Not being able to do that is kind of depressing a little bit because of this whole situation.” Theirs is not a solitary

Many Fourth of July events in Fort Bend County have been cancelled or amended due to COVID-19. (Contributed photo)

story. In addition to the Baker family, residents around the area have been forced to readjust their Independence Day plans and “come together” while

socially distancing. Many municipalities have been forced to implement contingency plans as the holiday approaches, and multiple area events have either been

amended or cancelled in light of social distancing guidelines. “Usually it’s Mother Nature that we are up against, but this year with COVID-19 it is like playing chess and wondering what is the best next move,” Rosenberg Events Manager Carrie Marmol said. Last week, the Rosenberg City Council voted to modify its annual Fourth of July celebration. A news release from the city said it will still host the fireworks show at dusk, but Seabourne Creek Nature Park – typically where residents can take in the show – will be closed. The city said the live vendors and music for the event, which draws about 6,000 people each year, has also been cancelled. Residents are still encouraged to take

in the 25-minute show from various points around the city while maintaining social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The upper-respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus strain has infected 3,722 Fort Bend County residents as of Tuesday morning, according to the county. Rosenberg has 278 cases. “Every day we are having to adapt to new information and try to make the best decision possible for not only our community but for the city employees as well,” Marmol said. The same is happening in Sugar Land, with the annual Red, White and Boom celebration going virtual on

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Leonard Scarcella poses with Stafford Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Pattie Worfe during an event. (Photo by Mary Favre)

Leonard Scarcella (far left) poses with Richmond Mayor Evelyn Moore, Meadows Place Mayor Charles Jessup and former Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen. (Photo by Elsa Maxey)

90A encompassing an elaborate landscaping enhancements program through the heart of town. Scarcella facilitated a

partnership between the city, the Texas Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad for a $110 million enhance-

ment of the U.S. 90A Corridor.

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Fort Bend adjusting course for Independence Day festivities By Landan Kuhlmann

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Many Fourth of July events in Fort Bend County have been cancelled or amended due to COVID-19. (Contributed photo)

story. In addition to the Baker family, residents around the area have been forced to readjust their Independence Day plans and “come together” while

socially distancing. Many municipalities have been forced to implement contingency plans as the holiday approaches, and multiple area events have either been

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Richmond swears in new police chief he began his law enforcement career in 1982 with the Long Beach Police Department in Southern California, where Craig served until taking the job in Victoria in 2011. “I am excited to be here in Richmond and look forward to getting to know

Jeff Craig

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year. Craig, who was sworn in June 15, came to Richmond after serving as chief of the Victoria Police Department for the last eight years. A news release from Richmond PD said

The Richmond Police Department recently swore in Jeff Craig as its newest chief. He replaced former chief Gary Adams, who retired earlier this

the community and the officers who are part of the Richmond team,” Craig said in a news release. Craig, a father of four, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Phoenix in business and management.

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Let’s celebrate community this Fourth of July The Fourth of July is a celebration of our history in the U.S.A. Red, White and Boom in Sugar Land this year will be virtual but entertaining online, in spite of COVID-19. This annual federal holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence in 1776 by delegates from the 13 colonies. Neither Texas nor Fort Bend County existed at that time. But history tells us that the Karankawa Indians were here roaming the plains and inhabiting the river bottoms. The accounts of this area should probably also be celebrated as part of the country’s origin because our history blends into what has also formed the nation, not unlike that of communities throughout the 50 states. Fort Bend, too, started with a colony consisting of 300 families led by Stephen F. Austin that settled in land from grants negotiated first with Spain and later Mexico. Austin learned to speak and write in Spanish to accomplish the undertaking. The history that follows is prosperous and not all of it is pretty, just like life.

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had reported 3,722 cases of COVID-19 among residents. The disease has caused at least 53 deaths in the county, while 1,298 patients have recovered.

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assuming decision-making authority and willfulness in accomplishing the changes by force. Who appointed these gatherings of people or vandals to do it … and in that manner? It’s been horrifying to witness. There’s a better way to address historical interpretation for removals, relocations or changes to monuments and statues and other things that dishonor, shame or discredit the trials of some our society’s ancestors, hence today’s people. We can no doubt rename spaces, remove and relocate monuments from the limelight, if they no longer represent or honor who we are or want to strive to be. And we can do this by rethinking our past with today’s perspective with honesty,

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said, “Columbus represents genocide,” according to multiple news reports. Monuments of George Washington, the first U.S. president and a slave owner, also have been targeted. A statue ended up with a white hood placed on its head in Chicago after it was spray-painted. In Baltimore, a Washington monument was defaced with red paint and graffiti. And just this week, two statues dedicated to the founding father were vandalized with red paintfilled balloons in New York at a center for cultural activity. One can argue that the expressed, non-malicious intentions of some of the demands for removing historic statues or renaming things may have merit, except for two things: exercising brazen lawlessness in doing it and unilaterally

owned parks and in Dallas, a Texas Ranger statue was removed from Love Field airport. As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the City of Dallas said it removed the statue because a recently released book includes an “image of the model for the Texas Ranger sculpture that shows flippancy toward racial insensitivity.” Other statues that have come down or have been defaced are of Christopher Columbus and Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon. News reports from Miami, Florida, said vandalized statues of Columbus and Ponce de Leon were spray painted with hammer and sickle images. And a Columbus statue torn down with ropes by protesters in Richmond, Virginia, was replaced with a sign that

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her two sisters Betty Villereal & husband Joe Villereal, Doris Haydon & husband Richard Haydon, three granddaughters, Mary Catherine, Madison, and Makenzie Maldonado and numerous other relatives and many friends. A visitation and viewing was held at Sugar Land Mortuary on Tuesday, June 30th from 3-5PM. A final viewing was held on Wednesday, July 1st at 12:15PM in Victoria, TX at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Mass to begin at 1pm followed by a burial at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.com

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Part of the early success here is attributed to cotton, sugar and other crops harvested on the plantation system with slaves, which ended during the Civil War, and later with convict labor ending in 1912. And, here we are today – a thriving culturally diverse community with “unity” as the emphasis. Living up to a key tenant of the country’s foundation, the area is about striving for the promise of the American dream – equality with open-door opportunities for reaching aspirations by those who want them. So much so that in 2007, Sugar Land, the largest population center in Fort Bend, was the first city in the nation to be named a Community of Respect by the

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A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Police Department and Municipal Courts Building, 1200 Hwy 6 South, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Tour of the additional buildings will follow. Questions regarding this bid must be submitted online to the www. publicpurchase.com on or before 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020. 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.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS GUN RANGE ROAD 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: Gun Range Road CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: MU1901 LOCATION OF WORK: North end of the Central Unit Prison, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from CivCast, www.civcastusa.com un-der Gun Range Road. Sealed bids 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 16, 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 at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 1 Circle Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77498. Questions regarding this bid must be received on or before 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020. Please contact Kyle Whitis, P.E., at Pacheco Koch Engineers., at (281) 883.0103 or kwhitis@pkce. com. Questions may also be posted on CivCast. 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.

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Skeeters pro league delayed until July 10 By Landan Kuhlmann

Land Skeeters’ Constellation Energy League has been postponed until July 10, according to a Monday news release from the local minor league team. The four-team league created by the Skeeters was originally set to begin play this Friday. As of Monday, county health officials had

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Baseball fans in Fort Bend County will have to wait a little bit longer to watch their favorite pastime in person. Citing a rapid rise in cases of COVID-19 around county and Houston region, the start of the Sugar

reported 3,716 cases of COVID-19, the upper-respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus strain. There have been at least 53 deaths caused by the disease, while 1,298 patients have recovered. Sugar Land previously announced its break from the independent Atlantic League in order to host a four-team professional league. Seven games will be played at Constellation Field each week for a total of 28 games per team. According to the Skeeters, single games are anticipated to be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with doubleheaders scheduled most Saturdays and Sundays. Parking will be included with every ticket in order to limit contact between fans and team employees. According to the Skeeters, there will be approximately 1,800 seats available for any given game, with seats assigned based on best available in accordance with federal and state guidelines regarding the spread of COVID-19. The state of Texas currently permits gatherings up to 50 percent of a sports venue’s capacity.

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★ SCARCELLA FROM PAGE 1 “Leonard was an inspirational leader of Stafford and Fort Bend County,” U.S. Rep. Pete Olson said in a statement. “He was a great ally to much of my work in Congress and his steady leadership of Stafford will be deeply missed. His legacy of public service will always be revered in our community and will continue to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.” Scarcella also led the charge for the development of the Stafford Centre, an entertainment and cultural complex with a 1,100-seat performing arts theatre, 25,000 square feet of convention center space and four festival At left, Leonard Scarcella wears a Stafford MSD T-shirt in 1981. fields on 43 acres of land A more recent photo is at right. (Contributed photos) near the intersection of condolences to his family, a chat whenever Scarcella Murphy Road and Cash friends, and the entire city went on his daily jog that Road. of Stafford during this time took him past Fowler’s U.S. Rep. Al Green – of bereavement.” home in the Kings Way whose 9th district includes subdivision. Stafford – and Scarcella His city “Stafford will not be the have worked together on For others, their lasting same without him,” Fowler many projects since Green impression of Scarcella will said. took office in 2005. Most be not be related his role as Added Claudine Vass: recently, the two had col- mayor, but of Scarcella the “We had our differences at laborated on multiple food man. Several community the end, but would love to and personal protective members noted daily in- have said goodbye and givequipment (PPE) drives to teractions with him around en him one last hug. I have help residents of Stafford the city in which he irradi- learned a lot from him.” impacted by the COV- ated kindness, compassion Stafford may always be ID-19 pandemic. and a genuine love for the Scarcella’s city, as Barbara “From his warm spirit, people of his city. Aguilar suggested in anto his unending availabil“I used to walk the track other Facebook comment, ity to those he served, to in Stafford every morning no matter who follows him his steadfast and diligent and he would always wish as its leader. five decades of leadership, me a good morning and “His life and legacy are I will cherish each memory smile,” Tori Simon wrote. cemented in the annals of of Mayor Leonard ScarDaniel Fowler expressed not only Stafford history,” cella,” Green said Sunday. a similar sentiment, saying Green said, “but the history “I extend my heartfelt the two would stop to have of our nation forever.”

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The Academic Excellence Award recognizes graduates holding a GPA of 4.0. Recipients of this year’s Academic Excellence Award include:

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes an instructor who embodies WCJC’s mission to build dreams and transform lives by making a difference inside and outside of the classroom. This year’s Excellence in Teaching Award recipient is:

Aayan Ahmed, AA, Sugar Land Areesha Ahmed, AA, Sugar Land Adrian Nicholas Alameda, AAS, Wharton Nawal Aldandashi, AA, Rosenberg Grace Alexander, AA, Wharton Aisha Ali, AA, Houston Baraa Al-Karkhi, AA, Sugar Land Adam Isa Alsabagh, AA, Sugar Land Starla Gae Alvarado, AAS, Flatonia Jovany Rene Alvarez, AA, Ganado Kendra Faye Anderson, AA, Rosenberg Nuria Janeth Anzaldua, AA, Rosenberg Mariah Rene Arellano, AAS, Needville Mia Summer Arnett, AA, Missouri City Bianca Ascencion, AAS, Needville Oluwagbenga Victor Attah, AAS, Richmond Ashley Brianne Avellaneda, AA, Sugar Land Maria Guadalupe Ayala, AA, Palacios Mekol Badillo, AA, Richmond Regina D Baines, AA, Wharton Allan Rene Barahona, AA, Rosharon Marcopolo Barahona, AA, Arcola Ricardo Barcenas, AA, Rosenberg Terrie Barr, AAS, League City Ryan Bartosh, AA, El Campo Jonathan Collier Baucum, AA, Richmond Blake Dylan Bernshausen, AAS, Richmond Rozi Bhalesha, AAS, Sugar Land Kajalbahen Alpesh Bhana, AAS, Richmond Akbar Ali Bhanji, AA, Needville Burlis Bickham, AAS, Boling Brandi Nicole Boehnemann, AAS, Beasley Jodi Mechelle Boone, AA, Rosenberg Abigail Bosley, AAS, Katy Dustin Joseph Bradshaw, AA, Richmond Kenneth Cleveland Bray, AA, Wharton Myika Danyelle Brown, AA, Bay City Austen Palmer Brown, AAS, Sugar Land Shondrell Lashae Buckner, AA, Richmond Andrea P Buitrago, AA, Sugar Land Demi N Bujnoch, AA, Van Vleck Marry Bundala, AA, Houston Janeth Bundara, AA, Houston Hailey Butcher, AA, Rosenberg Kasey Butler, AA, Bay City Colee Kidd Callaway, AAS, Edna Avery Campos, AAS, Wharton Eric Cano, AAS, Rosenberg Catherine Cantrell, AA, Houston Jill Marie Hardin Cantu, AAS, Houston Jamie Carmon, AA, Sugar Land Juan Carranco Flores, AAS, Blessing Andrew E Carranza, AA, Richmond Jesus Carrillo Hernandez, AA, Rosenberg Brin Castillo, AA, Missouri City Mark F Castillo, AAS, Stafford Calvin Cease, AA, Sugar Land Aidan Hugh Chambers, AA, Sugar Land Alejandra Aleyra Chang, AAS, Fulshear Jeremy Keith-Nicholas Charles, AA, Richmond Guadalupe L Childress-Cruz, AA, Richmond Skylar Chipman, AAS, Dublin Amie Cisneros, AAS, Rosenberg Abbey Clark, AAS, Wharton Gayle Ann Clowes, AA, Damon Cheyenne Louise Coffey, AA, Katy Dylan Thomas Compean, AA, Richmond Madison Coryn Cook, AA, Richmond Joanne Adrianne Cortez, AAS, Manvel Kevin Michael Cortez, AA, Sugar Land Olivia Cottle, AAS, Richmond Kari Sue Crain, AA, Markham Whitney Lorraine Crawford, AA, Richmond Sarah S Crawford, AAS, Rosenberg Makayla Louise Creek, AA, Rosenberg Tracie Creek, AA, Rosenberg Emilio Cruz Jr., AAS, Needville Alyx Payton Cunningham, AA, Wharton Anna Anh-Thy Dang-Macalos, AAS, Richmond Bailey Louise Daniel, AAS, Bay City Andrew Davila, AAS, Glen Flora Jonathan Alan Davis, AA, Sugar Land Charles C Davis, AA, Missouri City Jonathan Alan Davis, AA, Sugar Land Shaira May Padua De Guzman, AAS, Rosenberg Dennise De La Cruz, AA, Richmond Loryn Ashlie De Leon, AA, Rosenberg Timothy de St. Remey, AA, Sugar Land Stephen J Demny, AA, Orchard Kevin Jose Deras Menjivar, AA, Rosenberg Patrice Desch, AA, Sugar Land Mikaela Edith Maria Di Santo, AAS, Wadsworth Kristin Taylor Dierlam, AAS, Victoria Yasmine Rosalia Donovan, AAS, Guy Jodi Dryden, AA, Wharton Nichole Dukett, AA, Richmond McCall Elizabeth Dunning, AAS, Sweeny Zihurabet Aridai Escalante, AA, Richmond Anthony Escalante, AA, Richmond Pedro Escamilla, AAS, Needville Hazel Pheiffer V Escudero, AAS, Rosenberg Emanuel Estrada, AAS, Markham Natalie Aurora Estrada, AA, Rosenberg Terrell Justin Evans, AA, Richmond Ellen Louise Everitt, AAS, Richmond Evan Murray Farrow, AA, Fulshear Ashley Flores, AA, Sugar Land Bryan Ezequiel Flores Guadarrama, AA, Richmond Shawanda Ford, AA, Wharton Bianca Ann Galang, AA, Houston Michelle Galvan, AAS, El Campo Carina C Garcia, AA, Rosenberg Raymond Garcia Jr, AAS, Bay City Kelly Yasmeen Garcia, AA, Richmond Jorge Daniel Garcia, AA, Sugar Land Brandi Nicole Garcia, AAS, Edna Tamara Garcia Ramirez, AA, Rosenberg Lor’Deecia Garrett, AA, Richmond Adriana Lindsey Garza, AAS, Rosenberg Alondra Garza, AA, Rosenberg Leighann Nicole Garza, AA, Richmond Allison Gabrielle Gassmann, AAS, Missouri City Syed Ghazi, AA, Sugar Land Ashley Lyn Luchak Gibson, AAS, El Campo Darlene Christie Giesalhart, AAS, El Campo Yolanda Gomez Nieto, AAS, Sugar Land Karen Nineth Gomez Barrios, AA, Rosenberg Kevin Gonzales Jr, AAS, Bay City Gisselle Ellen Gonzalez, AAS, Rosenberg Antonio Emmanuel Gonzalez, AA, Wharton

Daisy Gonzalez, AAS, El Campo Yuliana Gonzalez Aranda, AA, El Campo Dedreona Goodrum, AA, Needville Brecklyn Gordon, AAS, Katy Jayci Morgan Green, AAS, Lake Jackson Ryan Thomas Gregurek, AAS, El Campo Kara Ann Griffith, AA, Blessing Macie Layne Grizzle, AA, Brazoria Emma Anell Grosser, AA, Wharton Alejandra Reinoso Grunauer, AAS, Sugar Land Trae B Gunner, AA, Fresno Robyn Denise Gusman, AAS, Wharton Brittan Alexandra Hallum, AAS, Bay City Krissy Nickole Harrison, AAS, Blessing Roselyn Jeanett Hatton, AA, Wallis Tabitha Head, AAS, El Campo Zachary Henrickson, AA, Sugar Land Luz Ariana Hernandez, AA, Damon Vanessa Herrera, AA, El Campo Eric Hickl, AAS, Bay City Iris Higgins, AA, Rosenberg Hannah Lee Hinds, AA, Palacios Marianne Nicole Hix, AA, Katy Jakira Tashay Hodges, AA, Sugar Land Tearini Shontal Hubert, AA, Missouri City Bethany Huerta, AA, Richmond Kaitlyn Hydo, AA, Sugar Land Esmeralda Ibarra, AA, Richmond Alishah Tahir Idrees, AA, Sugar Land Temidayo O Itabiyi, AA, Richmond Bernard Jackson, AA, Richmond My’Shonique Jackson, AAS, Pledger Ashley Renee Jackson, AAS, Richmond Shakoria James, AAS, Missouri City Kodi Ray James, AA, Boling Tarrell Jarrels, AA, Sugar Land Bradley James Jasek, AAS, East Bernard Magali Jimenez, AA, Wharton Abby Caroline Johnson, AAS, Belton Naomi Johnson, AA, Houston Jose Rodrigo Jordan, AA, East Bernard Temperance Alexandria Joseph, AA, Sugar Land Hailey Rose Kalina, AAS, Sugar Land Brian Kauffman, AAS, Bay City Morgan Kelly, AA, Sugar Land Janna Marie Kemp, AAS, Rosenberg Amy Nary Keo, AAS, Van Vleck Joseph Kibbe, AA, Katy Claire K Kim, AAS, Houston Lakkin Kocian, AA, Louise Brooke Nicole Konvicka, AAS, Richmond Jacob Taylor Kowalik, AAS, Wharton Mikayla Rae Kramer, AAS, Needville Veronica Michelle Kresse, AA, Needville Luke Shelton Krolczyk, AA, Cypress Kyle Douglas Krush, AA, Sugar Land Lyndsey M Lagria, AA, Sugar Land Sydney Lane, AA, Richmond Haley Elizabeth Larson, AAS, Richmond Camron Lau, AA, Sugar Land Nicholas John Lay, AA, Sugar Land Lok In Lee, AA, Houston Michelle E Lemerond, AAS, Meadows Place Madison Stacey Clark Lemkowitz, AA, Rosenberg Jesus R Leon, AA, El Campo Melissa Leos, AA, Wharton Micah Lewis, AAS, Sugar Land Jacob Matthew Lezak, AAS, Bay City Jim Li, AA, Sugar Land Harrison Wayne Ullrich Linzza, AAS, El Campo Kacey Long, AAS, El Campo Danielle Sanchez Lopez, AAS, Wallis Kelsey Marie Lopez, AA, Bay City Morgan Loser, AAS, Richmond Karla Maria Lozano Garza, AA, Wharton Jacob Lucas, AAS, Sugar Land Humberto Luna Rangel, AAS, Wharton Sarah Elizabeth Lynch, AA, Wharton Kori Elizabeth Macintyre, AA, Richmond Aleena Macumber, AA, Richmond Melisa Malagon, AA, Bay City Luis Mancera, AAS, Palacios Jeremy Marroquin, AAS, Bay City Trisha Lynn Martin, AA, El Campo Abbye L Massey, AAS, Guy Michaela Bailey Massie, AAS, Rosenberg Jeremy May, AAS, Richmond Wade Mayfield, AA, Wharton Judy Ann McCloney, AA, Richmond Kelly Mcinroe, AA, Richmond Nathaniel Shannon Meece, AA, Sugar Land Ariel Jasmine Melancon, AA, Sugar Land Laryssa Rae Melchor, AA, El Campo Jessica Melchor, AA, Fulshear Mattheus Melo, AA, Sugar Land Claudia Celeste Mendez, AA, Wharton Hannah Nicole Merecka, AA, Boling Estefany Michel, AA, Richmond Arnoldo Michel, AAS, Richmond Christopher Miles, AAS, Bay City Robert Mills, AAS, Wharton Sally Mills, AAS, Lake Jackson Israel Mims, AAS, Bay City Robin Minerich, AAS, Richmond Andrew Thomas Minin, AA, Sugar Land Justin T Mire, AA, Ville Platte Lee Anthony Molano, AA, El Campo Garrett Wayne Monroe, AAS, Wharton Michelle Rodriguez Monroy, AA, Rosenberg Jonnie Montalbo, AAS, Bay City Ethan Moore, AA, Sugar Land DeVante Estephan Morales, AAS, Columbus Alyssa Shea Morgan, AAS, Hockley Megan Ryan Mougel, AAS, Sugar Land Sobia Mousselli, AA, Richmond Kimberly Mrnustik, AA, Wharton Ehsen Nadeem, AA, Sugar Land Destiny N Nelson, AA, Houston Bedan Ngugi, AA, Richmond Duy Khang Jimmy Nguyen, AAS, Houston Mimi Nguyen, AA, Palacios Tiffany Nguyen, AA, Sugar Land Catherine Chinyere Njigha, AA, Richmond Justin Taylor Norman, AA, Richmond Rose Nusbaum, AAS, Angleton Juana Arleth Ochoa, AAS, Beasley Samuel Christopher Olivares, AAS, Richmond Linda Tatum Oliver, AAS, Missouri City Maria Katherine Olivo, AA, Wharton Mary Oludele, AA, Houston

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GRADUATES WITH HIGH HONORS High Honor graduates holding a grade point average of 3.8 or higher include:

Trevor William Adair, AAS, Sugar Land Zoha Javaid Akhter, AA, Stafford Nathalie Ambar Beato Fernandez, AA, Richmond Kimberly Castro, AA, Sugar Land Gabriela Katherine Davila, AA, Wharton Victoria Elizabeth Davila, AA, Wharton Shawn R Emery, AAS, Fulshear Garrett Alois Grahmann, AA, Sugar Land Esau Guajardo, AA, Wharton Britney Guajardo, AA, Wharton Jerry Jiang, AA, Wharton Michael Anthony Kalisek, AA, Garwood Jay Turner Keeling, AA, Houston Kamie Klesel, AA, Weimar Julia Landry, AA, Van Vleck Samiah Iqbal Maradiya, AA, Rosenberg Julianna Renee Mata, AA, Needville Sarah Raye Mckissick, AAS, Palacios Darwin R Morales, AA, Rosenberg Lindsay Norman, AA, Needville Chukwuebuka A Okolie, AA, Pearland Olivia Brinlee Owens, AAS, Wharton Elena Perez, AAS, Weimar Pilar Perez, AA, Fresno Tyler Rempel, AAS, El Campo Jonathan E Smith, AA, Richmond Mariah St. Germain, AA, Richmond Ellery Frances Strimbu, AAS, Katy Lucy Francine Talas, AA, East Bernard Christian Vega, AA, Katy Desiree Christian Viesca, AAS, El Campo Colten Vincik, AA, Hungerford

GRADUATES WITH HONORS Honor Graduates holding a grade point average of at least 3.5, but less than 3.8, include:

Tooba Amir, AA, Houston Savannah Bronstad, AA, Pleasanton Brandon Wade Broughton, AA, Corpus Christi Cynthia Marie Canales, AAS, Blessing Austin Adele Carrington, AAS, Richmond Stefan Case, AAS, Rosenberg Nancy Chavez, AAS, Victoria Maria Esther Contreras, AA, Rosenberg Mackenzie Taylor Dornak, AA, Needville Michelle Rae Etzler, AAS, Hallettsville Isabela I Figueredo, AA, Missouri City Astrid Dayana Flores Serrano, AAS, Rosenberg Kiauna Brije Fountain, AA, Rosenberg Shelby Garcia, AA, Needville Maritza Garcia, AA, Needville Kymberlyn Garza, AA, Boling Edna Gonzalez, AAS, Rosenberg Josue Jafar Guajardo Colchado, AA, Wharton Samantha Gutierrez, AA, El Campo Le’Andra Houston, AA, Stafford Emmanuel O Izah, AA, Rosenberg Jimmy William Johnson, AAS, Bay City Kyle John Korenek, AAS, Nada Deirdre H Krejci, AAS, Richmond Alexandria Danae Lane, AA, Needville Heather Rose Langston, AAS, El Campo Michael Anthony Llamas, AA, Richmond Matthew Evan Losito, AA, Wharton Nohemi Luna, AA, Rosenberg Pauline Anne Macaburas, AA, Sugar Land Kody Allen Martin, AAS, El Campo Kayla Meyer, AAS, Wharton Jessica Whitney Moore, AA, Boling Raziah Elizabeth Moses, AA, Richmond Bachar Nasser, AA, Rosenberg Sidney Paige Ortega, AA, Richmond Vanessa I Osifo, AAS, Katy Kelley Osina, AAS, El Campo Haley Elisabeth Phillips, AA, Katy Chelsea Lyn Prestera, AAS, Richmond Aamna Rashid, AA, Sugar Land Daniela Rincon, AA, Damon Brianna Rivas, AA, Sugar Land Diana Ruiz, AAS, Lake Jackson Chrysta Alyesse Salazar, AA, Richmond Karen Gisela Saldierna, AAS, Rosenberg Aaron Schwartz, AAS, Bay City Stephanie Michelle Thorpe, AA, Sugar Land Camille Ryann Thrash, AA, Wharton Deysi Vargas Ochoa, AAS, Wharton Aristides Vasquez, AA, Rosenberg Leah Washington, AA, Rosharon Zachary Gerald Wigginton, AAS, Garwood Heather Katherine Williams, AAS, Richmond

PRESIDENT’S AWARD The President’s Award recognizes graduates who exemplify outstanding scholastic achievement. This year’s President’s Award recipients include:

Britney Guajardo of Wharton Megan Ruley of Bay City

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

Chidimma Christiana Onyenezi, AA, AAS, Houston Lillian Osborn, AA, Fredericksburg Shannon Oscarson, AA, Sugar Land Alyssa Alexis Padia, AA, Missouri City Maritza Gabriela Padron, AAS, Bellville Maricruz Becerra Palomares, AAS, Eagle Lake Crystal Parada, AAS, Bay City Nicholas Javon Parker, AAS, Houston Zeal R Patel, AAS, Richmond Jacqueline Paul, AAS, Needville Sonia Paul, AAS, Missouri City Ashton Ryan Pavlu, AAS, Garwood Aimee Nicole Perez, AAS, Rosenberg Brittany Harrison, AAS, Victoria Rebecka Helena Perez, AA, Kendleton Anthony Perkins, AA, Sugar Land Olivia Anne Peterson, AA, Sugar Land Kendrick Rashan Phynon, AAS, Wharton Alfred D Pinkney, AAS, Wharton Hayden Michael Posey, AA, Richmond Alyssa Potter, AA, Wallis Kenneth W Pranoto, AA, Missouri City Aaliyah Nicole Prejean, AA, Boling Bryce Dillon Proctor, AAS, El Campo Celinerose Pucio, AA, Sugar Land Sumrah Quddusi, AA, Sugar Land Hugo Quiroz, AA, Sugar Land Jason Ramirez, AAS, Richmond Jessica Ramon-Medrano, AAS, Palacios Griselda Esmeralda Ramos, AAS, Rosenberg Brittney Ranney, AA, Rosenberg Clay Edward Rawlings, AAS, El Campo Destiny Ray, AA, Markham Brittany Marie Reado, AAS, Sweeny Stephen C Redden, AAS, Sealy Jasmin D. Reeves, AAS, Missouri City Morgan Ashley Reinecker, AAS, Wallis Destinee Leanne Reyes, AA, Eagle Lake Joana Elizabeth Reyes, AA, Houston Jorge Alberto Reyes Saldana, AAS, Rosenberg Jonathan Richard Rhoades, AAS, Bay City Heather Marie Rice, AAS, Wharton Jose Juan Rivas Ruiz, AAS, Rosenberg Javier Rivera, AA, Houston Michael Rick J Rivera, AAS, Houston Orapan Riyasu, AAS, Richmond Tayler Rodgers, AAS, Richmond Milca Raquel Rodriguez, AA, Palacios Luz Evelyn Rodriguez, AA, Eagle Lake Aliah Kristine Rodriguez, AA, El Campo Victor James Rodriguez, AAS, Wharton Brandi Rosales, AA, East Bernard Chase Ross, AA, Sugar Land Sha’ Tiara Jade Runnels, AA, Hallettsville Muhammad Rehan Saeed, AA, Houston Itzel Airyn Saenz, AA, Richmond Sahil Samir Saheba, AAS, Richmond Brandon Saldierna, AAS, Bay City Isela Cecilia Saldierna, AA, East Bernard Aylin Saldierna Vazquez, AAS, Bay City Alexis Santibanes, AAS, Richmond Margarita Sauceda, AA, Rosenberg Essence Saucedo, AA, Missouri City Jackson Saylor, AA, San Antonio Kelsey Ann Schimcek, AAS, Boling Lars Schnell, AA, Sugar Land Noah James Seaman, AAS, Palacios Daryl Lee Segura, AA, Rosenberg Rafael Arturo Segura, AA, Wharton Tiffany Hernandez Sessoms, AAS, Houston Shayan Ali Sheikh, AA, Sugar Land Maria Shelton, AAS, El Campo Corey Shepard, AAS, Rosenberg Kyle James Shimek, AA, Boling Avery Sieben, AAS, Bay City Mason Smith, AAS, El Campo Scott Anthony Soldano, AA, Richmond Claudia Monique Solis, AA, Needville Ashton Gabriel Sosa, AA, Wharton Shauna Squyres, AAS, Rosenberg Zachary John Stavinoha, AAS, Richmond William Mason Stoeltje, AA, Needville Hannah Elizabeth Stork, AAS, Katy Landon Lee Stratman, AAS, Richmond Joseph Tatlonghari, AA, Richmond Alexandra Rose Taylor, AA, East Bernard Cassidy Marie Temple, AA, Sugar Land Michael Thane, AAS, Louise Jaida Thomas, AA, Sugar Land Jonathon Corey Thomas, AA, Missouri City LaShawna Thomas, AAS, Egypt Callie Marie Tiemann, AAS, Richmond Jacinto Torres, AA, Palacios Jesus Trevino, AA, Missouri City Martin Trevino Jr, AAS, Bay City Justice Alexandra Triplett, AA, Richmond My-Linh Tien Truong, AAS, Houston Maisha Turner, AAS, Rosenberg Kay-Jay Uresti, AA, Beasley Clarissa Faith Valades, AA, Wharton Devin A Vaniter, AA, Richmond Lauren Nicole Vasquez, AA, Richmond Tommy John Vasquez III, AAS, Bay City Aliyah Renee Vega, AA, Richmond Elyza Marie Velasquez, AA, Richmond Lizette Victoria Villarreal, AA, Rosenberg Meredith Taylor Vogt, AA, Missouri City Jonathan Toan Vu, AA, Palacios Abby Rae Walter, AAS, Bay City Allie Marie Walter, AAS, Bay City Steven Tyler Ward, AAS, Needville Joshua Robert Wells, AA, Wharton Amanda Kathryn Wetz, AAS, Wharton Dasia Armani White, AAS, Katy Kasen Scott Wied, AAS, Van Vleck Jacob Wilk, AA, Harker Heights Makayla Nicole Williams, AAS, Richmond Britney Williams, AA, Louise Brandon Lashaun Williams, AAS, El Campo Margery Willis, AAS, Houston Alexander K Winchester, AA, Richmond Baylee Womble, AAS, Needville Madeline Nicole Wright, AA, Edna Illeana Lorraine Yanez, AAS, Rosenberg Tomas Yazigi Richoux, AA, Sugar Land Ethan Eric Yeaman, AAS, Richmond Estephanie S Yost, AA, Rosenberg Alyssa Kaylynn Young, AA, Richmond Blake Anthony Zagrzecki, AA, Richmond

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Richmond annexes old Fort Bend Country Club By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Earlier this week, City of Richmond commissioners annexed the land once occupied by the Fort Bend Country Club, which conducted its final days of business last June after 69 years in operation. A news release from the city said the 117 acres on which the property sits at FM 762 - which borders

the Del Webb Sweetgrass community and Veranda master-planned development -- was purchased by Johnson Development Corp. The city said the annexed land will become part of the Veranda community. It also said it recognizes the annexation as a "helpful tool" to continue quality residential and commercial development for the growing city of 12,000 residents,

★ FESTIVITIES FROM PAGE 1 Saturday. Gone this year are the children’s zone and face painting stations as well as the live music and vendors which typically populate Crown Festival Park. “It’s certainly different, but events are really ever-changing. As event planners, we’ve been known to kind of go with the flow of things,” Sugar Land Recreation Event Coordinator Briana Bachemin said. “With this specific situation, we just want to keep the community as safe as possible.” As part of the celebration, the city will create a 30-minute video montage that will go live on the city’s Facebook page at 8 p.m. Saturday. Event organizers asked residents to submit short videos of them reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The prerecorded celebration video will feature local residents,

which meets one of the strategic components in Richmond’s Comprehensive Master Plan. “Families as well as businesses are moving to Richmond, so we are thrilled to be able to offer different housing options while keeping up with the demand”, Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore said. For more development news like this, follow us on social media @FortBendStar

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businesses and city staff all showcasing community pride before reflecting on footage from past years’ event programming and fireworks finale. As the state began reopening last month, Bachemin said Sugar Land leaders tossed around ideas such as a physical fireworks show and even a viewing party where residents could gather and stay in their cars to watch the fireworks, before eventually settling on the virtual celebration. The pandemic and ever-changing executive orders has wreaked havoc on the area’s planners, even forcing Missouri City and Stafford to cancel their planned festivities. “There’s so many moving pieces to this, we didn’t know what we would be allowed to do,” Bachemin said. Despite the fact many will be unable to gather in the typical spirit of the holiday, Bachemin said the city did its best to keep

the sense of camaraderie that’s typically present on Independence Day with the video montage as well as selling do-it-yourself party kits for home celebrations. “It’s something that hits home for everyone,” she said. “We’re proud to be able to showcase that togetherness, because it means so much to still be able to do something with all the chaos that’s going on right now.” Baker echoed the sentiment, saying the lack of physical togetherness will not keep her family from celebrating the holiday. The family plans to FaceTime relatives they cannot physically visit, while her husband will cook barbecue on the grill as normal to keep their spirits up. “We can’t leave the house. We’ll still try to do those things, even if we can’t do them with everybody else this year,” she said. “Then when this over, we’ll make those trips again.”

sheer lack of civility. This behavior makes it easy to miss the point. Our history tells us that we will be celebrating America’s birth. This upcoming year brings challenges

that include societal disorder and rebooting the national economy further complicated by polarizing political strife in a general election year. We know even here at home that our rich history has come with trials, dilemmas, tribulations but also with triumphs for the realization of this glorious day. As part of the nation, we continue to build on the foundation of our country as a community of the 28th state, the former Republic of Texas, which joined the nation in 1845. With our firsthand understanding of independence, we salute the nation’s goodness and ability to persevere. Happy Birthday, America!

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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the cancellation of several community gatherings, please check with each organization for updated information about the status of their events. JULY 1-31 HOPE FOR THREE GRATITUDE CHALLENGE Hope For Three, Autism Advocates invites you to its Gratitude Challenge 2020. The virtual event, set for July 1Ð 31, will use the social media platform, Facebook (@hopeforthree), but will also appear on Instagram and Twitter. The purpose of the challenge is to help autism families, supporters and followers to foster an attitude of being grateful in their daily lives. Each day, a suggestion and an empowering quote/ word, will be posted on Facebook. Participants are then encouraged to implement, as well as, comment on their experience. For more information, visit, like and follow Hope For three at @hopeforthree or email hope@hopeforthree.org. Information regarding programs, events and volunteer opportunities can be found at hopeforthree.org, FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS As of now, we plan to have our kick-off meeting/ luncheon in The Great Hall at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd. on Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. during which we will install our new ofﬁcers. TRTA dues for March 2020-February 2021 are now due. Members and new retirees wishing to join, please mail a personal check made payable to FBHRE for $45 directly to treasurer Cathie Ritchie at 1107 Laurel Green Rd. in Missouri City. If you are a Diamond Plus member, then you would only send Cathie a check for $10. Contact Cathie with any questions at critchie43@comcast.net ALBION HURRICANES FC AHFC has multiple campuses in and around Houston, including Sugar Land. The club invites all interested players from ages of 7-18 to contact the campus director about team placement. Interested players should pre-register before coming out. Visit albionhurricanes.org/afhcstaff for contact information.

DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED Weekly class designed to help you understand and appreciate the Bible by giving you a better sense of the land and culture from which it sprang. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd.). For more information call 281-240-3195 EXCHANGE EXCHANGE, AmericaÕ s Service Club, always welcomes guests and is in search of new members! Various Fort Bend clubs exist and can accommodate early morning (7 a.m.), noon and evening meeting time desires. For more info, contact Mike Reichek, Regional Vice President, 281-575-1145 or mike@ reichekﬁnancial.com We would love to have you join us and see what we are all about! SIENNA CRAFT/SEWING GROUP Sienna Craft/Sewing group. Meets every Tuesday from 10-noon at Sawmill Clubhouse in Sienna Plantation. We sew, crochet, knit, needlepoint, etc. contact Livia Erich at 281-543-3524 or liviaerich@ yahoo.com for additional information. DAV CHAPTER 233 MONTHLY MEETING The second Tuesday of every month at the United Way fort Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-222-4888. MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801 Meets the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m., at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Rec Center. Lunch, education, and entertainment. All seniors over 50 invited. For more information, call 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345. BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT Volunteers are needed to be a role model, mentor and friend to children with exceptional needs in the community. Training, mileage reimbursement, tax-

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