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WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 29, 2018

Fort Bend / Southwest • Volume 43 • No. 2

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A year after Hurricane Harvey paused over the Houston area and dumped more than three feet of rain, flooding streets, homes and businesses, cities in Fort Bend County are girding up for the next water disaster. Many of the communities in eastern Fort Bend County were designed to withstand either heavy rain or high water from the Brazos River, but when Harvey delivered both, severe flooding occurred. Almost as soon as the rain stopped, area cities and the Levee Improvement Districts (LIDs) that serve them began evaluating what happened and how it can be prevented from happening again. “The city is 100 percent protected by

those levee districts,” said Sugar Land Assistant City Manager Chris Steubing. The LIDs are systems of levees built around communities that are designed to be a barrier between homes and the rivers and also to drain water from within the communities. LIDs The Levee Improvement Districts bear the brunt of drainage and flood protection responsibilities across much of Fort Bend County. Most of the more than 20 LIDS along the Brazos River are making improvements and several will put bond issues before voters in November to fund additional improvements. The hardest-hit area in Sugar Land was First Colony, which is served primarily by Fort Bend County LID 2, along with First Colony LIDs 1 and 2.

FBC LID 2 is acting on five key areas to improve service to the district. According to Phil Martin, the LID is rehabilitating drainage channels in ditches B, C, and E, with construction under way. A third pumping station is in the preliminary design stage, as is a plan to lower the internal flood elevation. They will replace the pumps at the Mike Thelen Pump Station (Pump Station F) and the final design is almost complete. The district has also approved the installation of five new flood gauges and the upgrade of two existing gauges in cooperation with the City of Sugar Land and Harris County Flood Warning System to improve flood warning and monitoring. First Colony LID 2’s board has authorized its engineer to design and bid the installation of a third stormwa-

ter pump and the replacement of the existing backup generator and miscellaneous controls at the pump station. The proposed improvements will cost about $2.1 million and will increase the district’s pump capacity and enhance the district’s response time and operation during events. “Our district systems performed well during Harvey, and we realize how fortunate we are to have them and appreciative of the effort that has gone into maintenance and operation,” said Director Zach Weimer. “Our emergency action plan was well defined and our operator, LID Solutions, executed it well. We conducted after action reviews to determine what went well and what areas could be made even

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Harvey during & after

The view from Riverstone resident Wes Farmer’s home during Hurricane Harvey. (Submitted photo)

Their view one year later after Harvey. (Submitted photo)

Family is rebuilding home in Riverstone a year after Harvey By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

For Riverstone residents Wes and Wendy Farmer, life in their community near Steep Bank Creek is almost back to normal after Hurricane Harvey. One can still see brown waterline marks on the grass up on the levee. Visible too are three-foot high waterline marks on the fences in the neighborhood. Farmer, who was on a family vacation in Maui, Hawaii, in August of last year, didn’t need to watch the Weather Channel or look at his phone to know how much rain was coming to southeast Texas. A lot of that rainwater was in his house, and he saw it from the

security camera he had set up in his home. Then he discovered he didn’t have flood insurance. Recently, he and a friend were moving in his newly refurbished refrigerator. Another refrigerator was humming away in the garage. Farmer said it’s the refrigerator that continues to work even after the entire garage flooded. “When Harvey hit, the flood line went right across, like two feet from the corner of my driveway, which put me in a flood plain,” he said. He took a moment to look around and said the toughest things lost during the flood were his marriage certificate, their photos, and videos of the children. Farmer, who lived in

Wendy and Wes Farmer watched their home flood during Hurricane Harvey through their security camera while on vacation in Hawaii. (Submitted photo)

Southern California, said he’s been through several earthquakes, but it’s not quite like weathering a hurricane and losing possessions damaged

by water. His wife, Wendy, a Houston native, knows all about them. When Farmer and his wife finally returned to their home,

the scene was surreal. Personal effects were floating everywhere on the first floor. “Stuff came in and it went out and moved around the house, out of the house. We opened the front doors and we literally couldn’t see the floors, there was so much mud,” he said. “My wife was like a rock through everything. I just wanted to go berserk. ‘Relax,’ she said. ‘It’s just stuff.’” Determined to find whatever possessions remained, Farmer put a message on Facebook, saying he needed help. People came from all over to help get his life back to normal with food, cleaning supplies, and support. “My wife and I stayed upstairs for about a month. People were coming over ev-

ery night with hot food. And the HOA was incredible. They had bleach for us, toilet paper, paper towels, shop vacs.” After assessing the damage, Farmer finally found a contractor, HTX Restoration, who started working on the house in April. He moved back June 1 after living in an apartment for more than six months. His home, though not quite a war zone as before, has boxes and personal effects stashed in every square inch upstairs. He hopes to be back to normal within a month, with hosting get-togethers with family and friends first on his list. “We’ve always been the ‘entertainment house.’ And this year, we’re inviting everyone over for get-togethers,” he said.

Another Moon rising on the gridiron By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Tre Larsen, the grandson of former Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon, is leading the Austin Bulldogs this year. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

If you watch Austin High School’s quarterback Tre Larsen this season, the first thing you will notice is he is a tall thin kid, about 6-foot 3-inches and 180. You will notice he has a strong arm and seems to have a good grasp of the game. You will notice that he has a laidback demeanor, nothing seems to upset him. You will notice that his teammates look to him as their leader. And if you are old enough, he just might remind you of his grandfather, Warren Moon. “There are a lot of similari-

ties between us. “When I was See the prep Particularly in in little league, football preview demeanor. Tre is I played defena very laid-back inside this edition. sive end. I knew young man, kind I could get up of like me. Neither of us are very the field and tackle someone. boisterous or loud. But I believe After two years as a defensive people listened when I talked,” end, I started throwing the Moon said. “He has a really football and I liked to do that strong arm. He is a decent ath- better than tackling someone. lete. He’s not an exceptional It was just fun to throw the ball athlete just as I wasn’t an excep- and you don’t get hit as much. tional athlete. I was just good Plus, I could watch my grandpa enough to play quarterback.” throwing the ball on the televiMoon was just good enough sion replays. He was always my to throw for 49,325 yards and inspiration,” Larsen said. 291 touchdowns, and just good Moon hopes to see as many enough to be inducted into the games as he can this year. Pro Football Hall of Fame in “I have seen Tre play and 2006. Larsen wasn’t always a quarSEE MOON, PAGE 10 terback.

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Harvey during & after

The view from Riverstone resident Wes Farmer’s home during Hurricane Harvey. (Submitted photo)

Their view one year later after Harvey. (Submitted photo)

Family is rebuilding home in Riverstone a year after Harvey By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Wendy and Wes Farmer watched their home flood during Hurricane Harvey through their security camera while on vacation in Hawaii. (Submitted photo)

Southern California, said he’s been through several earthquakes, but it’s not quite like weathering a hurricane and losing possessions damaged

by water. His wife, Wendy, a Houston native, knows all about them. When Farmer and his wife finally returned to their home,

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RIDGE POINT High School

RIDGE POINT PANTHERS Ridge Point just keeps reloading each year By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Defensive end Nelson Ceaser was named the preseason defensive player of the year by the Touchdown Club of Houston at its preseason kickoff several weeks ago. Ceaser follows former teammates Mustapha Muhammad who won the offensive award last year and Chad Bailey who was a defensive finalist. “I didn’t know I was going to win the award, but I thought it would be nice. It felt good to follow Mustapha and Chad,” Ceaser said. “Nelson is a special player. He is so athletic for his size. He could play a number of positions. I just can’t wait to

see what he does on the field because he plays with a lot of confidence,” Ridge Point head coach Brett Sniffin said. Ceaser has committed to play at the University of Houston next year. “Coach Applewhite is a good coach and they have a lot of good players there that I look forward to playing with,” Ceaser said. After Ceaser, the Panthers will be counting on some inexperienced players. “We are going to play a lot of young kids. But they are getting better every day, so we are making progress. This team has great potential. We feel that they could really do some good things,” Sniffin said. “A lot of our success will be based on the offensive

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WILLOWRIDGE High School

EAGLES

A new dawn is rising for the Willowridge Eagles By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The best thing about this year for Willowridge is that it’s not last year. The mold problem that forced the Willowridge students to attend classes at Marshall High School for the fall semester and the two-week distraction that was Hurricane Harvey are in the past. “Just being back in our school building is awesome,” Willowridge head coach Richard Lazarou said. “No more mold. This year we go to school and we stay at the school for practice. Last year we had to take a bus from Marshall back to Willowridge. We didn’t get back until 3:15 and then we had to get everything done. We only left the fieldhouse before 7 p.m. once last year. Our whole seventh period was taken up riding a bus. It was crazy. I didn’t think it would be

that big of a deal until we started doing it.” Last year the Eagles kicked a field goal, their only field goal of the season, with no time remaining to beat Ball, a playoff team, and the team has used that as a springboard into this season. “We had a great spring practice, a great summer, and this is the best fall camp we have had since I have been here,” Lazarou said. “The kids have been there every day, and everyone is paying attention.” This year Willowridge will be playing a 3-4 defense. “We are switching back to a 3-4 defense. Our front seven are experienced and good, and we may have the best safety in the city of Houston in Christian Carter. Our other safety is Thomas Carter and he can run with any receiver,” Lazarou said. Christian Carter is a 6-foot 195 pound safety who runs a 4.5 40. “I like to defend the run. Come down to the line and lay the hit.

Christian Carter, Vaughnte Frederick and London Bennett of the Willowridge Eagles. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

This is my first year playing safety. Last year I played quarterback and my sophomore year I played cornerback. I volunteered to play safety this year because I think it’s the best thing for the team,” Christian Carter said. “We have been working hard in practice and staying after to work on some things. This is going to be

a good year for us.” London Bennett will be playing nose guard in the 3-4 defense this season. “I feel like nose guard is a better fit for me because I am stronger and can take on a double team. Depending on the defensive call, I may line up on one side of the center. I like be-

ing in the middle of everything,” Bennett said. On offense, Vaughnte Frederick will be the Eagles quarterback. He has played other positions over the years, but he will focus on quarterback this year. He will have some targets that can stretch the field this year. “We want to run about 60 percent of the time, and we do a lot of read options, so I will be running a lot this year. But I really like throwing the deep ball. Neville is only a sophomore, but he has scholarship offers from the University of Houston and Kansas. He is one of our best receivers. I like throwing to those tall receivers,” Frederick said. Those tall receivers are sophomore Latrell Neville and junior Javion Chatman. “Neville is a 6-foot 4-inch receiver for us and he can run. He can stretch the field for us. Chatman is an inside receiver who came up big for us in several

games last year,” Lazarou said. “Senior Jhamarkus Harris, who has been a linebacker for us, will be our tailback this year.” Coach Lazarou is looking forward to a great season. “We have had great support from the administration, great coaches and great kids. That doesn’t happen very often. It’s pretty awesome,” Lazarou said. “A mentor once told me, if you like your team, you have a chance to be good. And I love this team.” Willowridge 2018 Football Schedule Week 1: Dulles Week 2: @ Westbury Week 3: Open Week 4: Waltrip Week 5: @ Sharpstown Week 6: Marshall Week 7: @ Northside Week 8: Madison Week 9: @ Milby Week 10: Manvel Week 11: @ Sterling

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CLEMENTS RANGERS Clements relying on offensive line to get things moving more like brothers and family.” The Rangers would like to throw the ball 60 percent of the time. “We target a 40 percent run to 60 percent pass game plan. To be successful, we are counting on our offensive line to lead us,” Darnell said. The three linemen Darnell is

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Head coach Bobby Darnell is in his third season at Clements and believes change is in the air. “Our players have fully bought into our program, and I think we will surprise a few teams this year,” Darnell said. “We are improving on the field, but we also need to learn how to win. I think we will accomplish that this year.” The team recently held a retreat where team bonding was the focus. Exercises such as trust falls were utilized to help the players learn to trust each other. “A winning attitude requires building a relationship with your teammates outside of football,” senior Jack Danklef said. “They

counting on are left tackle Finley Mason, center Zach Sharaf and right guard Danklef. “We just have to man up this year. We need to stay together and play as a team,” Mason said. “If we can all play together, then I think we will have a successful season.” Sharaf, who also plays defen-

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ELKINS KNIGHTS Elkins back in District 20 6A after two years in Class 5A By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Elkins Knights will play in District 20 6A after two seasons in Class 5A. “I think the kids play really well together. That is what I am happy about right now,” Elkins head coach Dennis Brantley said. The Knights will have a new quarterback this season. “Cameron George is our quarterback. He is a junior and this is his

first year of playing quarterback. We think he is going to do a great job for us. He has a very good arm, and he is a very good athlete,” Brantley said. Second team all-district wide receiver Kolby White will be George’s main target. White had over 500 receiving yards and four touchdowns last season. The offensive line will be without Luke Matthews this year. “For the first time in the 10 years I have been here, I do not have a

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and energetic. They run to the ball. They are really energetic kids,” Brantley said. “The year is looking really well right now.” Elkins 2018 Football Schedule Week 1: @ Brazoswood Week 2: Sterling Week 3: @ Chavez Week 4: Open Week 5: Travis Week 6: @ Clements Week 7: Kempner Week 8: @ Bush Week 9: Ridge Point Week 10: Dulles

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HIGHTOWER High School

HIGHTOWER HURRICANES #RecruitTheCanes is at 130 and rising By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

When Hightower head coach Padriac McGinnis was a teenager in Louisiana, life was rough. Home was wherever he and his mother and brothers could find a place to stay. “We weren’t homeless, but we were always on the move,” McGinnis said. As he got older, McGinnis realized his life options were somewhat limited. “I could go to work in the chemical factories where my father worked. The money was decent, but it was hard, dirty work. I could sell drugs like my friends were doing, but that didn’t seem like a good option. Or I could work hard at football, and

maybe get a college scholarship,” McGinnis said. Option three worked as McGinnis was offered a scholarship to the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and he earned a free bachelors’ as well as a masters’ degree. When he was named head coach at Hightower in 2012, he made it his mission to encourage his players to study and go to college. “It is my top priority to promote the students not only as athletes, but to also support them in the classroom,” McGinnis said at the time. In his six years as head coach, 130 Hightower football players have received college scholarships. This Hightower practicing its running game. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) didn’t just happen by chance. McGinnis spends college coaches to come meet his players. The a lot of time encouraging and visit Hightower and hashtag #RecruitTheC-

anes is used on Twitter to help get the word out. “I really push kids to work hard in the classroom and on the practice field, so they can get a scholarship. I wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t received a scholarship. I believe in education, especially free education. For many kids, a college education is the only route to a better life,” McGinnis said. “Not all of the scholarships are from major universities, but a free education will really help some kids.” Seven players on this year’s team have already been offered scholarships, two of which are juniors. This season Hightower will be playing in District 10-5A Division 1. They will be joined by Angleton (13-1 in 2017), Galveston Ball (6-5), Foster (9-4), Friendswood (9-4), Shadow Creek (2018 will be its first varsity season), Terry

(5-5) and Texas City (5-6). Except for Shadow Creek, all of these teams made the playoffs, with Angleton being a state semifinalist, Foster a regional finalist and Friendswood a regional semifinalist. “The last few years, we played almost all of our games at Mercer Stadium and Hall Stadium. This year we will be going to Angleton, Galveston, and Pearland. It will be an adventure this year going to these new places, and finding places to eat on the way,” McGinnis said. The Hurricanes would like to run the ball about 60 percent of the time. “I am a run guy. I want to run the ball all the time. This year we have a huge offensive line, and we go three deep. That’s why I am excited about our sea-

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TRAVIS High School

TIGERS

Travis has sights on another district championship By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Travis Tigers will continue the fast-paced play they have become known for since Trey Sissom became head coach. “The fast pace of play is in our DNA. We are not going to change that,” Sissom said. Sissom has some talent returning on offense. Wide receiver Parker Washington and running back Kaelen Shankle return, as well as Arjei Henderson, a unanimous selection as an all-district first team wide receiver. “Offensively, we have some great kids coming back. Arjei Henderson, an Oklahoma recruit, will play receiver, but we will also get him the ball in other spots. We will be very versatile in our schemes and in what we do,” Sissom said.

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a good season. We just need to get it underway,” Henderson said. “This year we have some plays for me to take some direct snaps and run some plays out of the backfield. I am excited to see those plays being called. We have a lot of good defensive backs in our district, so I really need to prepare during the week. I really respect their talent. At the end of the day, you just play football and hope to beat them.” A good offense requires a good offensive line, and Travis has one. “When you look around the district, the successful teams have really good offensive lines. Everyone in our district is going to have great skill kids. But winning is a matter of what you have upfront,” Sissom said. “Justin Gwalchmai is one of our senior captains. He will be a three-year starter for us and he is probably one

of the best centers in the entire state. He sets it off for us. He is the kid that has been in there and leading us upfront the past two years. We are expecting another great year out of him.” “I have played center pretty much my whole career. I started on varsity as a sophomore and am now a senior. I am glad the coaches put their trust in me as a 205-pound sophomore. I weigh 240 now,” Gwalchmai said. “A good center doesn’t have to be big, because I am not the biggest. But you have to have technique, speed and quickness. You have to have footwork, and a lot of smarts. The center calls the line plays. You have to be able to handle the pressure. We have a good line this year. We have some big guys who just want to hit everything and score touchdowns.” Because of the fast pace of

play, the Travis defense will be counted on to play a lot of plays. “We know our offense is going to put up a lot of points, so that means our defense will be out on the field a lot. That gives a lot of kids opportunities. We know it’s going to take a collective effort on the defensive side. Because of our fast-paced offense, we may only play 13 to 14 players on offense. But because the defense is on the field a lot, we may play 20 to 25 defensive players,” Sissom said. “Leading our defense is Felix Etugbo, defensive end, and Zach Zimos, an all-district second team safety last year. There is not a better player and a better kid than Zach. Since last season, Zach has gotten bigger, stronger and faster. If you can improve in those three areas in one summer, we expect some really big things from him.”

Zimos has committed to play for Arkansas next year as a linebacker. “I will be playing middle linebacker this year. I am really excited about playing the mike spot and calling out the plays. My sophomore year and most of my junior year, I played safety. At the end of last season, I played outside linebacker. This year, being in the middle is something new for me,” Zimos said. Travis 2018 Football Schedule Week 1: Hightower Week 2: Foster Week 3: @ Spring Week 4: Open Week 5: @ Elkins Week 6: Dulles Week 7: @ Austin Week 8: @ Ridge Point Week 9: Clements Week 10: @ Kempner Week 11: Bush

AUSTIN High School

AUSTIN BULLDOGS Austin has playoff level talent coming into the season By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Last season, Austin was caught on the bad side of Hurricane Harvey. “Last year everything

that could go wrong did. We lost three defensive line players to Hurricane Harvey as they moved out of the district after the storm, and then we lost two more defensive linemen to injuries after the season re-started. So, we were playing with third and fourth teamers on the line,” Austin head coach Dan Schreiber said. “The good news is our young defensive players got a lot of experience last year when they normally would not have.”

But that was last year. This year is looking much better. “I think we have a chance to be much improved. This is a good group. They play hard and they have fun,” Schreiber said. The Bulldogs would like to have a 50-50 run-pass attack. “We always shoot for a 50-50 balance, but we should be able to pass better this year. Tre Larsen started six games as a junior, so he has some good

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experience. He’s poised and has a strong arm, plus he sees things very well,” Schreiber said. “He has some good targets. Junior Troy Omeire is 6-foot 5-inches tall and has about twenty scholarship offers already. A.J. Hanse is a good receiver.” “We have a big-time receiver in Troy Omeire,

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HIGH SCHOOL Bush may have the best defense in the district worked hard this summer to improve their games. “I really worked on improving my game over the summer. I worked out and played seven on seven against some of the best receivers in the nation,” Young said. “I like it when we blitz. We have been doing it a lot the past two seasons, so I am used to playing one on one.” “This summer, I improved my speed and my off-man technique. I can play corner, but I prefer safety. I just like being a ball hawk and being on top of everything.

Bush will rely on its defense this season as the Broncos seek to match or improve on last year’s 6-1 district record. “Our strength is our defense particularly our secondary. Erick Young and Jamal Morris may be the best defensive backs in the state. Because of them, we like to blitz a lot, send five or six people at the quarterback, and let our defensive backs cover the receivers,” Bush head coach Allen Aldridge said. Both Young and Morris

I watch film, and if I see the quarterback giving away tendencies I will key on him. Or if a receiver is giving away tendencies, I will key on him,” Morris said. The Broncos will have a new quarterback this season. “Dante Jones is our quarterback. He is a sophomore, so he will take his bumps along the way, but we feel he gives us the best chance to win,” Aldridge said. “We may use Erick Young in a wildcat formation once in a while. Demetrice Jones will

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get a few snaps too. “ “I will run whatever play the coaches call. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s up the middle or outside. Wherever the play is called. We are a running team, so we will run the ball often,” Jones said. The offensive line has only one returnee, Jonathan Thornton. “I prefer run blocking. I just get my hands on the guy and get physical. On pass blocking I always have the quarterback’s back. The rest of the line has stepped up really fast. I haven’t had to teach them much. They already knew the basics,” Thornton said. “I worked on Jamal Morris, Demetrice Jones, Erick Young, and Jonathan my pass blocking over the Thornton. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) summer and on getting a the line. They have had a Week 3: @ Alief Taylor little stronger. I also worked good summer of workouts. Week 4: Open on getting off the ball quick- So, we’re feeling good about Week 5: Clements er, hand placement and stuff them,” Williams said. Week 6: @ Kempner like that.” Week 7: Ridge Point “Even though Thornton Bush 2018 Week 8: Elkins is the only returnee on the Football Schedule Week 9: @ Dulles line, we have some guys that Week 1: Terry Week 10: Austin played a lot last season. We Week 2: @ Langham Week 11: @ Travis have high expectations for Creek

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KEMPNER COUGARS Kempner expects to return to playoffs after down year By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Kempner expects to improve on its 2-7 record from last year. All-district right guard Akinola Ogunbiyi, a 6-foot 5-inch, 315-pound junior, is extremely optimistic about the season and his enthusiasm may be infectious. “I have a good feeling, a very good feeling about our season,” he said. “After a few practices, I have even a better feeling than I

did coming in. Everybody has improved this year. We have a lot of sophomores on varsity this year, and hopefully they will step up. I think we are going to do good this year. Better than people are expecting us to do. That’s the best part about this is that the other teams have low expectations for us, but we are going to surprise everyone. Once we get that momentum going, we won’t be stopped. It just takes one play, and everybody starts playing better. It will be really fun.”

In the pass-happy District 20 6A, the Cougars are an anomaly. They run the flex bone offense, which means they will run the ball 85 percent of the time. “I tell the officials before the game, that if we pass the ball more than eight times, they need to throw a flag on us,” Kempner head coach Darrin Andrus said. “In the flex bone, the quarterback and the full back are the key players. Jalen Bates is our quarterback this year. He played for us last year. He is look-

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has a chance to be very good. Our defense is coming along. That is the place we need to fill the most holes. Brandon Roach is our middle linebacker, and Joel Hernandez is our nose guard. They both do a really good job for us.” Roach had 59 tackles and two sacks last year,

and he expects to improve on those numbers this year. “I call the signals for the defense. When the offense comes to the line I just look for the flow, look

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DULLES VIKINGS Dulles has experience and talent to go far this season likes what he sees so far this season. “We had a good series of practices leading up to our first scrimmage. Guys have been working really hard. We had probably the best first week of practice that we have had in the three years I have been here, as far as effort, intensity and focus. We had a good test in our scrimmage with Marshall. That is an excellent team. So, it was a great chance for us to experience speed and physicality. It really helped get us ready for the first part of our season,” Geist said. Ainias Smith is in his senior year, and he will be all over the field during a

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Returning for Dulles this season are Ainias Smith, voted District 20 6A’s allpurpose player last year, Myles Heard, a first team all-district running back and safety, and Cameron Peters, the district’s offensive newcomer of last season. “I believe this year is going to be one of our best years. Everyone is coming together as a team. The chemistry that we have made throughout the entire summer and fall has been great. We should be looking good this year,” Smith said. Head Coach J.L. Geist

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It hasn’t been easy, but the Sugar Land Skeeters continue to notch wins and stay atop the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Skeeters started last week on the road, taking two of three games from the Somerset Patriots before returning home and doing the same with the New Britain Bees. At Somerset, the Skeeters got things rolling with a 5-1 victory. Konner Wade earned the win and Albert “Coco” Cordero was 3-4 at the plate with a double and an RBI. James Russell got the win the next night as the Skeeters took down the Patriots 9-7. Derek Norris added the firepower by going 3-5 with a double and two RBIs. Felipe Paulino notched his league-leading 27th save of the season. The Patriots avoided the sweep on Thursday by defeating the Skeeters 11-9. Derrick Loop took the loss despite Denis Phipps going 3-5 and getting a home run and two RBIs. On Friday night the Skeeters returned home to face some angry Bees. The Skeeters came into the series 10-2 against the Bees this season, going 60 at Constellation Field to start the season and 4-2 at New Britain Stadium. The Bees stung the Skeeters 83, handing Yasutomo Kubo his first loss. Matt Chavez was 2-4 at the plate and accounted for the three runs-batted-in. The next night the Bees took the Skeeters through 10 innings before Phipps hit a walk-off homer. Skeeters manager Pete Incaviglia even brought in pitchers Wade and Rus-

They hit the road next week for three games with the Blue Crabs and three with the Bees. After that they return home for the final home stand of the regular season with seven games against the Long Island Ducks.

the first half of play in the Freedom Division, the Skeeters earned a playoff spot. Their first two divisional playoff games will be held on the road Sept. 18-19. The will Skeeters will host the third game Friday, Sept. 21, and the

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Skeeters pitcher Yasutomo Kubo flips the ball to first baseman Matt Chavez for an out during Friday’s game against New Britain. The Skeeters lost the game 8-3, but won the next two. (Photo by Joe Southern)

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Freedom Division W L GB Sugar Land Skeeters 30 14 0 Lancaster Barnstormers 22 19 6.5 York Revolution 23 21 7 S. Maryland Blue Crabs 16 27 13.5 Liberty Division W L GB Long Island Ducks 29 15 0 Somerset Patriots 25 20 4.5 New Britain Bees 22 22 7 Road Warriors 8 37 21.5

sell to pinch-hit during the game. Vicente Campos got the win, giving Sugar Land its 70th victory of the season. Wade outdueled New Britain’s Devin Burke, scattering five hits across eight scoreless innings to get the win. Both pitchers were scoreless before Daniel Robertson scored in the eighth to give the Skeeters the 1-0 win.

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Schedule The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that they will host the Lancaster Barnstormers for a doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Constellation Field. The doubleheader will make up for a rainout of the Skeeters’ series finale at Lancaster on Aug. 19. Game 1 of the doubleheader will begin at 5:05 p.m., with gates opening at 4 p.m. Both games of the double-header will last seven innings, with Game 2 starting approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of Game 1. Entry to both games is included with the purchase of a ticket to Game 1. The first 1,000 fans at Constellation Field on Sept. 1 will receive a Skeeters team card set, courtesy of Memorial Hermann Ironman. It will also be First Responders Night. Fans with valid first

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Clements sweeps Eisenhower in volleyball By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Clements Rangers beat Eisenhower in three sets last Tuesday night at Clements High School. In the first set, the Rangers jumped to a 10-3 lead and cruised to a 25-8 victory. The second set was closer as Eisenhower took a 10-9 lead. The Rangers then went on a 16-9 run to win 25-19. The third set was all Clements as they ran out to a 15-5 lead. They closed out the match with a 25-10 win. For Clements, Joyria Smith had eight kills, Avery Guthrie had six, and Kaylyn Taylor and Jenna Kabot had

five each. Three of Kabot’s kills came during the middle of the third set as Clements refused to let Eisenhower back into the match. “My coach and I have been working hard on the kill shots, plus I have been playing club and working on them there,” Kabot, a senior, said. “I missed about three months of last season due to an injury, but I have been practicing nonstop since I was able to start playing again.” “This is Jenna’s third year on varsity,” Clements’ coach Christopher Simmons said. “We have been working hard on her hitting and transitions.” Rona Chou had five digs,

Taylor served eight aces, and Stella Saxer had 14 assists to lead the Rangers. “Tonight, was a great night. We are now 7-12 on the season. I only have three returnees this year, Jenna Kabot, Rachel Scharfman, and Rita Lai. We are super young. We have a lot of sophomores playing; a couple of juniors and a couple of freshmen are contributing. It’s exciting to see,” Simmons said. “Before district play starts, we need to do some fine-tuning. We have been up and down. We are playing in the Clear Creek tournament next week, and we will play some really tough teams. That will help us prepare for district play.”

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The proposed single member city council district boundaries and redistricting plan may be inspected in the Office of the City Secretary, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or you may call 281-275-2730 for information. The plan is also available at http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/1654/Redistricting. The Sugar Land City Council encourages the public to review the proposed single member city council district boundaries and redistricting plan, and to be present and participate in the public hearing.

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Sealed bids, in duplicate, on the original forms, will be received by the City Secretary’s Office of the City of Stafford, at 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, until 2:30 p.m. on September 6, 2018, and all bids will be opened and publicly read at City Hall at approximately 2:31 p.m. on the same date for the award of a contract for:

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For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018.

All bids must be submitted at the time and place and in the manner prescribed above. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope with return address and clearly marked “BID 2018/Repair and Resealing of Existing Roof for the Police Department Building.” Bids must be appropriately signed by a person having the authority to bind the firm in a contract. The bidder’s firm name shall appear on the outside of the envelope.

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Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018.

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The City will award the contract and give notice of award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Stafford Economic Development Corporation, Stafford, Texas, Fort Bend County, will be received at City Hall, 2610 South Main St., Stafford, Texas 77477, until 3:00 P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018, and then publicly opened and read immediately thereafter in the Council Chambers for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of “HWY 59 & US90A Landscape Renovations”.

The City of Meadows Place will be accepting sealed bids at the Administrative Office, One Troyan Drive, Meadows Place, Texas 77477 at 2:00 P.M. on September 19, 2018, for the Kirkwood Reconstruction Project. Send the bids to the address above c/o Courtney Rutherford City Secretary. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened.

BIDS will be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank forms provided and marked in the upper left hand corner “Bid for Construction of HWY 59 & US90A Landscape Renovations” to be opened at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018. BIDS received after closing time will be returned unopened. All Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check upon a national or state bank in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid price payable without recourse to the Stafford Economic Development Corporation, Stafford, Texas, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company, as a guarantee that bidder will enter into a Contract. The notice of award of Contract shall be given by the Owner within sixty (60) days following the opening of bids. Checks submitted as bid security will be returned to the respective bidders within ten (10) days after bids are opened, except checks, or bonds, which the Owner elects to hold until the successful bidder has executed the Contract. Thereafter, the remaining checks, including security of successful bidder, will be returned within five (5) days. Remaining bid bonds will not be returned unless requested by Bidder. The successful bidder must furnish Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond upon the forms which are attached hereto in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price within 15 days after receipt of the contract documents. Payment and performance bonds shall be issued from sureties with a minimum “A” or “A-” rating from Best’s Key Rating Guide and who are licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance to do business in Texas and to issue said bonds. The bonds must be signed by an authorized representative of the surety, and licensed by the State Board of Insurance. Specifications and bidding documents in electronic format may be secured from Route 5 Landscape Architecture by email jhendrixson@ route5landarch.com. Plans and/or Exhibits and Specifications may be examined at the following locations: Stafford Economic Development Corporation (281) 261-3900 City Hall 2610 South Main St. Stafford, TX 77477 In conformance with applicable statutes, the general prevailing wage rates in the locality in which the work is to be performed have been ascertained, and such rates shall be the minimum paid for labor employed upon this project. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the Owner reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid. The award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest acceptable bid. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for prospective bidders, suppliers, etc., will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., at City Hall, 2610 South Main St., Stafford, Texas in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Paragraph 21.

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The project generally includes the reconstruction of Kirkwood Road between W. Airport Blvd and W. Belfort Ave to include the installation of roundabouts. The project will also include drainage and sidewalk improvements. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the largest possible total for the bid submitted as a guaranty of completion of the forms provided by the City within 10 days after notice of award. Bid sureties will be returned to all but the three lowest acceptable bidders within 24 hours after execution of the contract. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, upon forms furnished by the City, each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract price, from a surety company acceptable to the City of Meadows Place. Copies of Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, HDR Engineering, Inc., 4828 Loop Central Drive, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77081 for a $150.00 non-refundable charge. If the copy is to be mailed, please provide HDR with your account number to UPS or Federal Express. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the office of the Engineer and at the following locations: HDR Engineering, Inc. 4828 Loop Central Drive, Suite 800 Houston, Texas Houston, Texas 77027 and/or at:

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City Administrative Office One Troyan Drive Meadows Place, Texas 77477 Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com search City of Meadows Place. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download plans and specifications for this project. There is no charge to view or download documents from the website. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all technicalities and accept any bid that it deems advantageous of itself. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity in stating the prices in the bids, the City reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bids. Unreasonable or “Unbalanced” unit prices will be sufficient cause for rejection of any kind. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 30, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at City Hall located at One Troyan Drive, Meadows Place, Texas 77477. In conformance with applicable statutes, the general prevailing wage rates in the locality in which the work is to be performed have been ascertained and such rates shall be the minimum paid for labor employed upon this project.

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Marshall seeking another 10 win season By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Buffaloes have won 10 games each of the past two seasons, and they expect to make it three in a row. Due to realignment, this season Marshall will be playing in District 11-5A Division 2 with Willowridge, Madison, Manvel, Milby, Northside, Sharpstown, Sterling and Waltrip. “It’s always good to play new teams in different stadiums. We are excited about it. We have a tough non-district schedule as well. We play Eisenhower and Hightower, and then we move into district play. We will just do what we can do. We’ll take it one week at a time,” Marshall head coach James Williams said. The name of the Buffaloes game is speed. They won the Class 5A boys track and field championship last spring, their third championship in four years. Running back Devon Achane, and wide receivers Dominic Houston-

Shepard and Korey King were three members of the 4X400 relay team that finished first in 3:16.47. Marshall uses its fast running backs to open up the passing game for its fast receivers. “We always start with the run. We want to control the line of scrimmage. We have a lot of skill guys, but it is still a line of scrimmage game. We want to be physical upfront. That opens up everything for everyone else,” Williams said. “Our offensive line as a group is good. We don’t have that one guy who is a superstar like in past years. But as a unit, they are very good.” Running backs Jerry Gray and Achane combined for 2,985 yards and 43 touchdowns last year “Practice is going good. There’s a lot of hard work and effort out going on out here. We are excited as we have a lot of athletes back this season,” Gray said. “Kacey Barnett will start at quarterback. He has played quarterback the last two years

Action during a Marshall scrimmage. (Photo by Bill Mc- Marshall running back Jerry Gray. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) Caughey)

and has a lot of experience. We are in good shape there,” Williams said. Barnett’s targets will be the speedy tandem of HoustonShepard and King. The defense will be led by Antonio Brooks who had 88 tackles and five interceptions

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“I grew up with smash mouth football, so I like to move forward,” Sharaf said. Jack Danklef plays right guard and defensive end. “Playing defensive end really helps me play guard. I always think if I were playing defensive end, what would I do in this situation, and I just use that against him because I know what he is going to do before he does it,” Danklef said. On defense, all-district all-purpose player Chris Vann will be at safety with an occasional wildcat play on offense.

at the guards, see where the ball is going and execute the plays,” Roach said. “We just need to execute this year.” Ogunbiyi already has 10 scholarship offers from major Division 1 schools. “I play right guard, but I can play both sides. I work out with the skill players to improve my footwork. If a guy my size can move with the skill guys, it is a big advantage,” Ogunbiyi said. “I don’t always block the same guy. One play it may be a lineman, the next might be a linebacker or safety. I interact with a lot of the defensive players. I love to pull. That’s probably one of my favorite plays in our offense. I love to pull because nobody expects a guy my size to be coming around the corner, and then I just bust heads.”

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H DULLES, FROM PAGE 5 been having a good year. I am pleased with the guys we have coming back. Isaiah Hookfin is a big physical kid. He is fast, and he had a really good spring,” Geist said. “We were pretty young on defense last year. The defensive line was mostly juniors last year. Most of those guys are returning so we feel good about our defensive line. The leader of the outside linebackers is Darius Phillips. He is doing a great job. In the secondary, we have Myles Heard playing safety for us. He does an excellent job in the secondary. I feel really good about what we can be defensively.” Dulles 2018 Football Schedule Week 1: @ Willowridge Week 2: @ Terry Week 3: Hightower Week 4: Open Week 5: Austin Week 6: @ Travis Week 7: Clements Week 8: @ Kempner Week 9: Bush Week 10: @ Elkins Week 11: Ridge Point

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backs in Brandon Burroughs and Myles Roberts, who is a threeyear starter. “I just rely on my hard work to stop the good receivers. I believe I am one of the best corners in the district. I just give 110 percent every play. I feel like I am better at man coverage, but we play a lot of zone,” Roberts said. “I will also play running back this year. I like to run both inside and outside and I don’t like to get hit, so I hit people before I get hit. If I see you coming I am going to hit you before you hit me.” Barring any surprise hurricanes, the Bulldogs are working to make the playoffs this year. “The best thing about this team is that they get along and they are competitive. They enjoy playing football. They are all team players,” Schreiber said.

zone reads that sometimes I run on, but I like to stay clean,” Larsen said. “Last year we kind of lost our fight. This year is a whole different program. Everybody has a different attitude this year. It’s been competitive between the offense and defense this year. Which is a good thing.” Moise Tezzo and Austin Anderson will handle the running back spot. “We like to be balanced with the run and pass game. I play both running back and receiver. I just like to get the ball in my hands,” Tezzo said. “My strengths are my speed and agility. I try to use them to beat all of the really good secondaries we face.” “The offensive line will be an oddity. All five of them are juniors and the tight end is a junior. Kendal Septs will probably end up with a bunch of college offers. He works Austin 2018 hard, and he wants to be Football Schedule good, and he wants things Week 1: @ Katy to be done the right way. Tompkins He has a good personalWeek 2: Mayde Creek ity and the teachers love Week 3: Seven Lakes him,” Schreiber said. Week 4: Open Like everyone else in Week 5: @ Dulles District 20-6A, Austin Week 6: Ridge Point has two good defensive Week 7: Travis

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Visitation and Rosary will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 6:30 PM8:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:00AM. Both Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 115 7th Street, Sugar Land. Bill will be laid to rest at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston immediately business, serving as Board Member or following the Funeral Mass. Officer of various organizations. He was Remembrances may be made to St. a member of the Sugar Land Lions Club, President of the Sugar Land Employees Theresa’s Catholic Church Capital Fund Credit Union, 59 year parishioner of St. or a Charity of your choice. Theresa’s Catholic Church and a member of The Knights of Columbus. Bill and Billy were world travelers and really enjoyed life. Family, country, church and friends were very important to Bill and we all will miss his wonderful sense of humor and storytelling abilities.

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WILLIAM LOUVIERE It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of William Henry Louviere JR. on August 22, 2018. Bill was Billy’s loving husband of 69 years. He was a father of five, a grandfather of 6, and a greatgrandfather of two and a brother of one. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Bill was born in San Francisco, California on February 27, 1924. Eventually Bill made his way to Texas where he and Billy raised their family in Sugar Land. Bill, as a WWII Veteran, belonged to the “Greatest Generation”, proudly serving in the South Pacific under General Douglas MacArthur for 2 years as an Army Amphibious Engineer on a landing craft. He was so proud of his service! He retired from Imperial Sugar Company after 33 years, having served in various positions. Bill was very active in the food industry

last year. Coach Williams is feeling good about the season. “We are fortunate. We have a good group of kids. From seniors down to sophomores, it’s a good group of kids. They are very competitive, and they want to be successful. It’s a fun

On August 23, 2018 with his family at his side, Kevin Joseph Kress, 64, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born in 1954 in Teaneck, New Jersey to John Joseph Kress and Ruth McNerney Kress. Along with his brother and four sisters, Kevin grew up in a close knit village attending St. Francis Grammar School and Ridgefield Park High School. After the loss of his father, his mother decided to move the family closer to her relatives in Houston, TX. There he graduated from Westbury High School in 1972, where he had made several lifelong friends.

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did not befriend. He had a soft spot in his heart for animals and babies, especially his grandchildren. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents. He will forever be remembered by his wife Jane Weir Kress; their children Kerri Kress-Chucci (Keith), Kory Kress (Stephanie), Jake Kress (Bridget) and his loyal dog Stoney; his grandchildren Kameron Kress, Jack Chucci, Harper Kress, Henry Chucci, Luke Chucci and a grandson on the way; his siblings John “Jack” Kress (Elizabeth), Eileen Kress Boyd (Douglas), Ellen Kress Ebert (Robert), Susan Kress Wilson (Don), Kathy Kress Hanson (Larry); his revered uncle Richard “Dick” McNerney; many cousins and many devoted nieces and nephews.

classes at HCC, worked as a dispatcher, took classes to become a paramedic, and even recruited his sister and wife to become certified EMTs. With safety and preparedness always utmost in his mind, Kevin made sure his family and friends were always prepared for any emergency In 1976, he met his future wife that might arise. Jane at a Weingarten’s supermarket In his earlier years Kevin was an avid where he worked as a night manager. runner which included running in the Visitation: Thursday August 30, 2018, After marrying, they made their home Houston Marathon for ten years. After in Stafford, TX and raised their three Kevin’s retirement, the Dove Country HOA 6:00 – 8:00 pm with a Rosary recited at children: Kerri, Kory, and Jake. in Stafford became the beneficiary of his 7:00 pm, Sugar Land Mortuary, 1818 Eldridge Rd in Sugar Land. Memorial Following the example of his father, volunteerism where he proudly served Service: Friday, August 31, 2018, 10:00 as its president for a period of time. He Kevin continued the practice of pride am, Sugar Land First United Methodist took the initiative to coordinate with the in civic duty and volunteerism. While Church, 431 Eldridge Road in Sugar serving as a volunteer for the Stafford Stafford Police department to implement a Land. Burial with full honors will follow Fire Department, he discovered his true neighborhood watch as part of his passion at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. to keep his home safe and welcoming. passion in the field of emergency medical In lieu of flowers, donations can be service that was sparked by riding along Kevin will be remembered for his made to the Fort Bend Helping Heroes in the ambulance on calls. As a result, strong will, his thoughtfulness, his gentle Charity. https://www.facebook.com/ Kevin became an EMT, working part time spirit, his love of roses, and his perfectly FortBendHelpingHeroes/ for Fort Bend EMS before transitioning to timed bad dad jokes. He was a man with full time in 1981. In that same year he a deep sense of family and traditions, often also became the medical director for the believing that it only takes once become Stafford Fire Department. Three years a tradition. Although being a man of few later, he was promoted to Deputy Chief words, he made sure that every word (the youngest in operations to date), the counted; he always took the time to listen position he held until he retired in 2013. carefully before giving a well considered During his tenure at EMS, Kevin taught answer. He seldom met a stranger who he

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Harvey one year later with creativity to promote healing By Elsa Maxey ELSA@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Saturday’s event at Constellation Field, The Harvey Experience – one year later, represents the sort of thing that brings people together. In this case, it was a gathering for emotional recovery enabled with a creative approach. “I believe that most people are able to recover from emotional trauma on their own,” said licensed psychologist Dr. Amy Harkins, one of the principal event organizers assisting Cher Binks, who coordinated the effort. “And if you find that you are still reeling with emotional upset one year after Hurricane Harvey, take time to examine what is needed to loosen the grip of anger or terror or grief. It does take courage to face big feelings. Sometimes by making art, by telling your story, you can feel the positive release that is needed.” On Saturday, residents’ displays told their stories on canvas, with drawings, dance, poetry, ornaments, a teapot and more, their own artistic expressions. Bob and Dianne Wilson

H MOON, FROM PAGE 1 practice quite a few times. I don’t get to see him play as much as I would like as I work games on the weekends up here in Seattle. This year I will try to see as many games as possible since it is his last year in high school,” Moon said. “I think the great thing about Tre is his work ethic. He is a very hard worker. I have given him a lot of pointers, but I talk to him more about the mentality of a quarterback.” “Grandpa has always told me to just be the leader. Just don’t let anything affect how you are going to play the game. He always says it’s just a game, play as hard as you can and play to win. If something goes bad, you have to just shake it off,” Larsen said. “At the 6A level, everyone

Local residents were able to relate first hand to the original works exhibited by fellow residents at The Harvey Experience, presented by Fort Bend Recovers with creativity, held at Constellation Field on the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey last Saturday. (Photo by Mary Favre)

Expressing their own Hurricane Harvey stories were many young participants this past Saturday at The Harvey Experience. The painting project was hosted by Richmond’s Shady Oak Primary School for children ages 5 through teens. (Photo by Mary Favre)

(the county’s former, longtime district clerk) also had one to jointly tell with an acrylic painting. Live performances by Payton Lamke and Dean Marino, with original songs that resonated with the audience, a poetry reading by Tracy Banks, a contem-

porary dance by Beautiful Feet Studio Dancers, and a dramatic poetry reading by Jackson Neal were features of the event. On this bright, sunny, anniversary of Harvey’s landfall, Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert kicked off the “Fort Bend Re-

is good. You have to outsmart your opponent. The smarter team will always win. He has given me a lot of tips, but the one tip I always follow is to have a level head. Your team is going to look to you for leadership particularly when something goes bad. If the quarterback is down what is the rest of the team going to do. I just have to be the person that is going to bring the team up. It’s your mental IQ that will make you a winner. That’s what I try to do – beat the opponent mentally. Just outsmart them.” Both Moon and Larsen began starting in their junior years. “I think Tre has Division 1 ability. His biggest issue is his size. He is 6-3 but only weighs about 180 pounds. We are trying to put more weight on him, but other than that, I think he

can play at the Division 1 level. He will definitely be Division 1 material by next year,” Moon said. “I was about the same size as Tre in high school but my first year in college I went up to 205 pounds.” Moon has six grandchildren, four boys and two girls. “I encourage all my grandkids to participate in athletes because it teaches you so much about life and competitiveness,” Moon said. Moon is happy Larsen chose to play football. “Football is a tough sport. It pushes you and you find out a lot about yourself. It teaches you lessons about adversity and overcoming adversity. You need to take the lessons you learn in football and apply them to your life,” Moon said.

covers with Creativity” presentation. He said an 18-month watershed study for Fort Bend County is underway to determine “where we can wisely improve our drainage system to help avoid damage from another storm like Harvey.”

It was a storm of record, which he surmised only some of the area’s early Indian tribes may have experienced at one time. “We have to readjust everything we do and everything from an infrastructure standpoint to see how we improve,” said Hebert, who commended Fort Bend Recovers agencies and volunteers for their work in organizing the event. Christian Bionat, district director from U.S. Rep. Pete Olson’s office, also expressed their support and community encouragement

for future undertakings intended for Fort Bend’s recovery. At the event, some of the recollections about the dreadful time a year ago focused on Judge Hebert as the director of the county’s office of emergency management. “He remained calm, recited data without a need to drop eye contact with the camera,” Harkins recalled of the judge during the televised announcements. “He was steady as a rock. Humble. Kind. Firm. He was our own trusted and brilliant granddad cowboy.”

The Skeeters welcomed Triple-A level with the San

H SKEETERS, FROM PAGE 6 back pitcher Derrick Loop Diego Padres, going a comfourth and fifth games if necessary on Sept. 2223. The Atlantic League Championship will be played the following week between the Freedom and Liberty division winners. Should Sugar Land win the Freedom Division, they would host the first two championship games on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26. The last three games will be held at the home field of the Liberty Division champion. Transactions

on Aug. 21. Loop played for Sugar Land in 2015-2016. He set the team’s singleseason saves record with 32 in 2016, not including four saves in the 2016 postseason as the Skeeters went on to win the Atlantic League title. Loop’s gone a combined 4-3 with a 1.66 ERA in 47 career appearances with the Skeeters. His 47 saves also stand as the Skeeters’ all-time record. On Aug. 24, the Skeeters signed former Major League pitcher Michael Mariot. The 29-year-old spent the 2018 season thus far at the Double-A and Triple-A levels with the Kansas City Royals and

BAPTIST CHURCH

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

bined 2-3 with a 5.47 ERA in 35 games (three starts). He made his Major League debut on April 11, 2014, with the Kansas City Royals and also appeared at the MLB level with the Royals in 2015 and Philadelphia Phillies in 2016. Skeeter of the Week Konner Wade (8-4) picked up two wins for the Skeeters this week, including pitching an eight-inning scoreless gem on Sunday against the Bees and pinchhitting on Saturday to earn him the honors as the Fort Bend Star’s Skeeter of the Week.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

MISSOURI CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-8944 2019 Bright Meadows Dr. - Missouri City, TX 77489 www.mocitycoc.org Sunday morning services: 10:15 am

(includes separate youth, bible hour and nursery services)

Sunday evening services: 5:00 pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun 9:00 am & Wed 7:00 pm Tuesday Adult Bible Class: 10:30 am In the heart of Mo City - with the city at heart

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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-2310 4200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Sunday School 9:00 am Fellowship & Coffee 10:00 am Worship 10:30 am www.southminpres.org LUTHERAN CHURCH

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS 281-242-7729 800 Brooks St., Sugar Land Sunday: 8:00 am Traditional Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Contemporary Worship (Nursery Available) 4:00 pm Spirit of Life Worship

Scripture of the week

“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” -Psalm 94:19

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H HARVEY, FROM PAGE 1 better. Although everything worked there are some things we found that could have an extra layer of redundancy or changed to better improve the operation for future storms and/or river flooding events.” One of the hardest-hit areas in Fort Bend County was Sienna Plantation. The Siennna Plantation LID has already made many improvements and is preparing to ask voters in November to approve a $139 million bond for more improvements. In the last year, SPLID has: • increased capacity in channels 2 and 3 by 100 percent by removing more than 500,000 cubic yards of dirt; • purchased and deployed temporary pumps with 80,000 gallons per minute (gpm) of pumping capacity, which increases our pump capacity by 30 percent; • begun the design of a new 270,000 gpm pump station that will be expandable to 540,000 gpm in the future, thus doubling the current pumping capacity of 260,000 gpm in the south of Sienna; • asked its engineers to evaluate the levee system and make any and all recommendations that might improve SPLID’s ability to fight floods from both the Brazos River and a Harvey-like rainfall event. • engaged an independent engineering consultant to review our current levee system and our operating response during Hurricane Harvey; • prepared grant applications to the State of Texas for approximately $100 million in new facilities to protect our community. In addition, a citizens advisory committee made up of five Sienna Plantation residents recommended a bond election for November for funding of more than 32 projects, including: • $46,300,000 for channel, storage, and detention projects; • $6,460,000 for sluice gate projects; • $42,500,000 for pump station projects; • $4,370,000 for operations and maintenance projects; • $25,000,000 for levee structural enhancements and protection projects; and • $14,010,000 for issuance

costs.

of concern to the city is shoring up the river’s banks in key areas to prevent erosion. “These are $50 - $60 million dollar projects that we can’t take on alone,” Steubing said, adding that the county, state, Army Corps of Engineers, and FEMA will all need to commit resources. “We’re just one small community but we’re protecting $15 billion worth of value behind these levee districts, give or take, from a market value perspective, not an assessed value,” he said.

Sugar Land Sugar Land Assistant City Manager Chris Steubing said the city did well during Harvey, in large part due to initiatives taken prior to the storm. “We’ve had about $35 million in projects in the five previous years. We’ve done major work in Sugar Creek, major work in Covington Woods, major work in the Highlands,” he said. “All those projects were done or far enough in construction that we didn’t see any flooding in those homes.” A post-storm study has indicated several projects the city will attempt to fund and complete in coming years. “As a whole the city fared very well, though we did have some impacted areas within the First Colony area that we initiated studies on within a month or so after the hurricane occurred,” he said. “Those have all been completed, projects have been identified, and there are several projects that are proposed to be funded within the five-year capital improvement program that the council will formally adopt in September. Staff is looking to begin work on those in early October. “We did four main studies throughout the city that incorporated probably 30 percent of the city, the major area in First Colony and Sugar Creek and some others. All of those have been developed, ranked, and there’s a list of about $80 million in drainage projects that have been identified and there’s over $42 million that have been proposed to be funded in our five-year capital improvement program,” Steubing said. He said the city, county and other entities are participating in the Brazos River Authority’s Lower Brazos River Basin Watershed Flood Study. One area

Missouri City Missouri City is engaged in a number of flood-related improvements. “The city has mapped-out areas that sustained flood damage and are more prone to flooding within the city during Hurricane Harvey,” Public Works Director Shashi Kumar said. “The city has also identified potential flood protection planning-, flood early warning system- and flood responsetype projects that would aid in mitigating flooding impacts within the community. The city has submitted a list of drainage projects that fit the above categories for grant funding opportunities that are being made available through the Texas General Land Office, Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Department of Emergency Management. The city has also committed its share of matching funds to

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implement some of these key projects in collaboration with other regional entities.” Some of those key projects include installation of a flood early warning system at key locations across the city and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, which includes a robust network of rain gauges and level sensors. Such a system would relay real-time stream level (flooding) information to first responders and would also be made available to the residents on a real-time basis on the Harris County Flood Control District website. Another key project planned is to tie-down Brazos River elevations at the Richmond Gauge to actual ground/ house slab elevations in neighborhoods that are subject to potential back-water impacts. Such a data would be valuable in more accurately predicting backwater impacts and planning for necessary warning and evacuations, should it become necessary. Within the fiscal year 2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), engineering design of two major drainage improvement projects are identified with construction slated for 2020. These include: Cangelosi Detention Facility – This project will widen Cangelosi ditch to ultimate conditions from FM 2234 to the Buffalo Run Detention Facility. Willow Waterhole Detention – This project will evaluate, design and construct drainage

improvements at various locations throughout the Willow Waterhole water shed. This project will provide additional regional detention and drainage improvements to mitigate flooding conditions in the watershed. The city’s public works staff

in coordination with other departments are training staff to be better prepared to respond to Hurricane Harvey type related events. This includes, training key staff to obtain Na-

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Infant acid reflux is characterized by the spitting up of the baby’s food shortly after the baby’s feeding time. This should become less common as the baby grows up, and should not typically occur after the child reaches eighteen months. The muscle that separates the stomach from the esophagus is very loose when a baby is young. It strengthens as the baby grows. This looseness causes the stomach contents to flow easily into the throat which occurs as “spit up”, especially after crying or coughing. Signs of this condition may include vomiting, and fussiness. This is not a concern if the baby is otherwise healthy and growing well. A doctor should be seen if a baby is not gaining weight, projectile vomiting occurs, vomit is bloody, green or yellow colored, difficulty breathing, or refusing to eat. Infant reflux usually clears up on its own. Some habits that may help with less reflux include having several smaller feedings, burping in between feedings, and holding the baby in an upright position during and after feedings. Switching from one formula to another type may help reduce reflux. Histamine type-2 receptor (H2) blockers such as ranitidine (Zantac) or proton pump inhibitors such as ome-prazole (Prilosec) or lansoprazole (Prevacid) may be prescribed for a short period of time to help treat infant reflux. These medications work in the cells of the stomach wall to help reduce acid.

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WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE The FORT BEND COUNTY M.U.D. #47 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2018 on September 19, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. at 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 3450, Houston, Texas 77019. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2018 on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 12:00 noon at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, 1st Floor Conference Room, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

Jerome Cogan, Robert “Jeff” Ford, Lauren Svatek &Lynette Salmon

FOR the proposal:

J. Farrar, R. Duran, & J. Carroll

AGAINST the proposal:

None

AGAINST the proposal:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

Glenn Murray

ABSENT:

M. Kroboth & M. Rubal

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

LAST YEAR

THIS YEAR

$.92300/$100 Adopted

$.92300/$100 Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value

$.00000/$100

Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) $196,810

$208,168

General homestead exemptions available (excluding 65 years of age or older or disabled person’s exemptions)

Average residence homestead taxable value

$196,810

$208,168

Tax on average residence homestead

$1,816.55

$1,921.39

and percentage of increase (+/-)

5.77%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

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2018 THIS YEAR

$0.510 /$100 Adopted

$0 .460 /$100 Proposed

-$0.050 /$100

Percentage decrease in rates

Average appraised residence homestead value

$104.84

Total Tax rate (Per $100 Value)

2017 LAST YEAR

Difference in rates per $100 of value

.00%

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-)

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Average appraised value

-9.8039% $355,512

$357,685

Average taxable value

$355,512

$357,685

Tax on average residence homestead

$1,813.11

$1,645.35

General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-)

-$167.76

and percentage of increase (+/-)

-9.2526%

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H HARVEY, FROM PAGE 1 tional Incident Management System (NIMS) credentials, participating in tabletop exercises with other partners such as the Fort Bend County Office and Emergency Management, and staffing key personnel to Emergency Operation roles based on their credentials. Stafford Wen Guerra, who serves on the Stafford City Council and is the city’s economic develop-

ment council president, said there were two parts of the city that flooded – Vaccaro Manor and Missouri City Estates. As a result of the flooding, the city has used money from previous bonds to dredge outflow ditches in the Willow watershed as well as some of the drainage ponds. He said the city has already made all the improvements it can for now and remains at the mercy of Harris County for the completion of the work. The flooded areas are mostly in the portion of the city in that county. “Your flooding improve-

ments are only as good as your neighbor’s,” he said. Meadows Place Fortunately, Meadows Place did not suffer much from flooding,” Mayor Charles Jessup said. “We had some close calls. We have pictures of our flood map showing every street in the city being impassable. We had several high-water rescues but no one was hurt and no houses flooded from rising water. We were blessed and we know it. “Meadows Place has a Fort Bend County drainage bayou

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that dissects the city and we had to have a big section replaced as large portions of the sidewalls were bulging out and beginning to collapse. After Harvey everyone was afraid that it would not make it through the next high water event and fortunately for us we are in Fort Bend County. Once we pointed it out to them the county responded and immediately took care of it. “We had just completed – well almost completed - our new Emergency Operation Center when Harvey hit,” he said.

H CANES, FROM PAGE 4 son. I think we can wear teams out by the fourth quarter,” McGinnis said. Senior Brandon Smith will start at quarterback with sophomore Jakolby Longino getting some snaps. They will target Chantz Ceaser, who may be one of the district’s best receivers. Linebacker Quinton Sharkey and defensive back Isaiah

Essissima will lead the defense. Hightower HS 2018 Football Schedule Week 1: @ Travis Week 2: Marshall Week 3: @ Dulles Week 4: Open Week 5: Terry Week 6: @ Angleton Week 7: Texas City Week 8: @ Ball Week 9: Friendswood Week 10: @ Shadow Creek Week 11: Foster

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THURSDAY, AUG. 30 GUARDIANSHIP AND ALTERNATIVES

TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 AND WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12 JOB-SEARCH SURVIVAL WORKSHOP

will benefit the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. A kids’ run begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 5K race at 9 a.m. These events start and finish at the Harvest Green Farmhouse, 3400 Harvest Corner Drive. A DJ, bounce houses, food trucks and more await at the finish line. Register online at www.signmeup.com/outrunhunger5k. Attendees are asked to bring canned food items to donate. Visit https://www.harvestgreentexas. com for more information.

Brazos Bend Guardianship Services is hosting the event at the George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview in Richmond, 6:30-8:30p.m. Receive information on obtaining legal guardianship of an incapacitated loved one. Open to the public. RSVP to: 281-232-7701 or by e-mail: kmonroe@ brazosbendguardianship.org or visit www.brazosbendguardianship.org.

The First Colony Branch Library will present the workshop from 5:308:30 p.m, at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. The two-part series is designed to help all job-hunters. Free and open to the public, registration is required by calling 281-238-2800.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

All retired public school personnel are invited at 12:30 p.m. at Sugar Land United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Road. The Sons of the American Revolution-George Washington will be presented by Tom Green. Members, we are still in need of some school supplies: Kleenex, hand sanitizers, highlighters and dry erase markers. For more information, call 281-499-5885.

The public is invited to attend and join us for the fall coffee social in the home of Cathy Stubbs, at 10 a.m. Help support a variety of activities benefiting the children served by Child Advocates of Fort Bend and the volunteers who help them. For more information on the friends group, the location, and to RSVP for the event, call Kristin at 713-384-8096

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 MARRIAGE PREP

FRIDAY, OCT. 12 10TH ANNUAL MADHATTER ADVENTURE

Join us at the Fort Bend New Team Kick Off Party, 6-7 p.m., Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond. For more information, call 800-2723900 or visit https://fortbendkickoff2018.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot. Join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/alztexFortBend.

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

The University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, presents a variety of free children’s programs – Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, Kinder Korner, and After-School Breaks. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Second Mile Mission is in need of volunteers in September. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. also noon to 4 p.m. shifts. Volunteers help stock pantry shelves, push grocery carts outside, receive donations, sort items, assist with cleanup, and more. It’s easy to sign up and select a time and date online. Visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da4ae28a7f49september to sign up. Also seeking intake counselors. English-only and bilingual speakers are needed.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 KIDS YOGA

An introductory class will take place at the Sugar Land Branch Library for children in grades kindergarten through 5, 10:30 a.m., at 550 Eldridge. Children attending will learn basic movements and how to stay physically fit with regular exercise. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.

COLOR YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Celebrate the weekend with a splash of color at Harvest Green, The Farmhouse, 3400 Harvest Drive. Free artistic activities include an art market and silent auction from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, a tie-dye station (bring your own t-shirt), live music, food trucks and more. Sunday is Community Coloring Day from noon to 4 p.m. The public can sketch and color with free supplies as well as contribute to a community painting. For more information, visit www.harvestgreentexas.com/coloryourweekend.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM

Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens, 6:30 p.m., Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg. Without honeybees and native pollinators, our tables would be bare of fruit and many vegetables. Bee Harmony Director Ed Erwin will share his passion for pollinators and the native plant gardens that encourage them. Free and open to the Public. For more information, call 281.633.7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu. edu.

MONDAY, SEPT. 10 PECAN GROVE WOMEN’S CLUB

The group will meet at the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club at 9:30 a.m. The fall program offers a fabulous quilt show. The quilts will be presented by members. Make reservation by contacting Kay at 281-2384002 kkmcninch@yahoo.com or Linda at 281-342-8575 lindasaad@gmail. com. Reservation deadline is Sept.6.

MOM’S MINGLE; HONORING MOMS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Hope For Three, Therapy and Beyond, and United in Autism are hosting the evening of eats, gifts, networking and laughs featuring comedian Kirk Smith from 6-9 p.m. at Sugar Land Marritot. The event is free for the first 100 pre-registered mom’s. Visit HopeForThree.org/event/moms-mingle or call 281-245-0640; email contact@hopeforthree.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR YOUNG ADULTS

The Sugar Land Branch Library will host the information session, 6-8 p.m., 550 Eldridge. Learn positive financial habits. Free and open to the public, registration is required. Call 281-238-2140 to register.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 13 FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING

Invest in your future marriage. Join Pitcher Ministries at Brazos Professional Building, 130 Industrial Blvd, Sugar Land, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Receive tools to help navigate the storms of life ($30/couple). Receive $60 off a Texas marriage license. Call 832-945-5323 or contact@ pitcherministries.org.

Help support Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond from 6:30-10 p.m. for a Totally ’80s Throwback. Dancing, dining, live and silent auctions, raffles, drink specials and more. For more information, call 281-633-7057 or visit www. fortbendseniors.com..

HOPE FOR THREE TEEN CARNIVAL

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Teen Huddle volunteers are hosting the free carnival for children, siblings and families living with autism. From 11 a.m. to noon at Sugar Land Family church, 1110 Burney, Sugar Land. Pre-registration required by Sept. 13. Visit hopeforthree.org/event/carnival or call 281-245-0640.

FIST FULL OF DOLLARS

The Exchange Club of Missouri City presents the dinner and dance with a live auction and raffle benefiting local scholarships. Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City 77459, 6:30-11 p.m. Visit: www. exchangeclubmc.org for more information about sponsorships and tickets, or call 281-499-7199.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 AND MONDAY, SEPT. 17 JOB SEARCH SURVIVAL WORKSHOP

The Sienna Branch Library will present the workshop from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City. The two-part series is designed to help all job-hunters. Free and open to the public, registration is required by calling 281-238-2900.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 18 CONFUSED ABOUT MEDICARE WORKSHOP

Toni King will answer all the questions about Medicare you could possible ask. Learn about “Medicare Part D and the donut hole”– the prescription money pit, the difference between original or traditional Medicare, a Medicare supplement or Medicare Part C (an Advantage Plan). Sugar Creek Baptist Church’s Chapel 13213 SW Freeway (next to Classic Chevrolet), Sugar Land, 6-8 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and open to the public. RSVP by calling 832-519-8664.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 HURRICANE PREPARATION SEMINAR

Save the date to attend a presentation by Mike Stone at Christ Church Sugar Land, 3300 Austin Parkway. Stone is the general manager of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2. Email janr@ christchurchsl.org or call 281-690-4773 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 PICNIC AND FUN RUN

Dream4Adoption will sponsor their second annual run at Memorial Park in Sugar Land. The walk/run begins at 9 a.m., followed by the picnic. Each adult registered will have a chance in the mystery box give away. T-shirts given to paid registered guests signed up before Sept. 9. Visit dream4adoption.org to register.

MONDAY, SEPT. 24 FORT BEND REPUBLICAN WOMEN

A membership meeting will be held at 11 a.m. at Gallery Furniture Atrium, 7227 West Grand Parkway South, Richmond. Attendees are encouraged to bring a guest to learn about the important work of women to help keep Texas red. Everyone is welcome, including all elected officials and those who are candidates on the Nov. 7 ballot. Lunch is $15. RSVP to MarilynDavis17@gmail.com by Friday, Sept. 21.

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Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.

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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HOUSTON METHODIST CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ASSOCIATES

WELCOMES DR. MARVIN ATKINS

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates is pleased to welcome Marvin Atkins, MD, to the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus. He completed fellowships in both cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, and offers the full scope of surgical and minimally invasive endovascular options to treat diseases of the heart and vascular system. His level of expertise, combined with access to state-of-theart technology at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, allows for rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions with better long-term outcomes for patients. To schedule an appointment, call 713.352.1820.

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