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Though it was previously said to be behind schedule, "The Grid" continues to take shape in Stafford. Signs are now up for some of the soonto-open tenants, such as the Greater Houston area's first In-N-Out Burger. Construction of the California-based fastfood restaurant – which is expected to be completed this fall – appears to be stirring up a strong reaction. “Animal Style (burgers) will soon be had!” Dawn Boyd said in a comment

on The Grid’s recent Facebook post advertising In-N-Out. “A little taste of Cali, I can’t wait!” Construction continues on the 192-acre development positioned on what used to be the campus for Texas Instruments between West Airport Boulevard and South Kirkwood Road off Highway 59, which developers hope will help make Stafford a destination city. And residents aren’t the only ones enthused about the possibilities the development will bring. "We are excited to be-

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Shown here on the Kirkwood Road side of "The Grid" is the shell of the Houston area's ﬁrst In-N-Out Burger, which should be completed by November. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

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Some things get sweeter with time – like the Fort Bend Star’s annual Boomer and Senior Expo. The fifth annual event catering to Fort Bend County seniors, baby boomers and their caregivers is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9. It will run from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Stafford Centre, located at 10505 Cash Rd. in Stafford. Designed as an avenue for seniors to connect with local businesses that serve

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Fort Bend County resident Aliya Qureshi had been jobless for years, so getting her 14-year-old daughter to and from activities wasn’t difficult. But she saw how her friends and working moms in the area were struggling to balance their child’s activities with full-time employment, so she stepped in to help while also help-

ing herself. Qureshi has become one of HopSkipDrive’s first drivers in the Greater Houston area for HopSkipDrive, a transportation service for kids. “I remember my friends having to leave their jobs and go pick up and drop them off (before returning to work),” she said. “I think this system will be welcomed here, and everybody will be happy with it.

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An area superintendent is on a short list for one of the state’s top academic administrator recognitions. Fort Bend ISD superintendent Charles Dupre has been selected as one of five finalists for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) annual Superintendent of the Year award, which will be announced Sept. 21 during the TASB convention in Dallas. The district of the winning superintendent and state finalists will receive an

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they answered questions addressing topics such as advocacy, community engagement, the superintendent’s work with the school board and the future of public education in their regions. In Dupre’s case, the committee cited advocacy efforts and the encouragement he gives staff to speak up for the district and public education during his six years leading the district, along with his work with the FBISD school board to help it face the challenges of serving the district’s 77,000 students.

An area citizen has been recognized for her dedication to helping younger students in her profession. Sugar Land resident Louise McCullough, professor and chair of neurology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), recently received the 2019 Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). “I’m incredibly grate-

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ful to receive the Landis Award,” McCullough said. “…Advancing the careers of trainees is one of the things I’m most passionate about. It really is a lifetime award for mentorship and scholarship.” One of her efforts is “Camp McCullough,” an annual summer camp she holds. It

employs around 10 undergraduates per summer to spend time in McCullough’s lab developing projects and contributing to papers in an effort to be competitive for graduate or medical school – providing younger students with experience working in a lab and senior students the chance to practice their mentoring and training skills. “Good mentors play a key role in inspiring and encouraging current and future scientists, but they don’t always receive the recognition they deserve,” NINDS Director Walter Koroshetz said.

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Coming soon: Action on two property tax increases in Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land has two prospective tax increases in the making. This Tuesday, its city council voted whether to adopt a property tax increase related to the city’s operating budget. It would go into effect this upcoming year, 2020. So, if you live in Sugar Land and the council adopted the increase as expected, your new property tax would in all likelihood increase by 3 cents per $100 valuation, from 31.76 cents to 34.76. And, the homestead exemption will have been raised from 10 to 12 percent. Check your tax statement for these new numbers this October. That’s when the Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District will be mailing them.

★GRID, FROM PAGE 1 come a part of the vibrant Stafford community and the new mixed-used project known as 'The Grid'," In-N-Out said in a statement released in August, according to a report from ABC 13. In addition to a diverse mix of retail shops and entertainment venues, The Grid will also include 500,000 square feet of office space and a network of pocket parks, jogging and bike trails upon completion, which developers hope is by 2021. There are also plans for a dual-concept hotel split between Aloft Hotels and Element. Work on the hotels began

If Sugar Land voters approve the $90.7 million general obligation (GO) bond package, meaning all the propositions this Nov. 5, there’s another 3 cents per $100 valuation that will be added to the tax bill. But that tax increase wouldn’t be felt until 2021. Sugar Land Assistant City Manager Chris Steubing told the Star and confirmed that the GO bond package’s 3 cent tax add-on average of about

$10 per month is based on Sugar Land’s average home value of $375,000. That tax increase by the city is needed to pay back the $90.7 million in bond funds for all projects, the bulk of which include drainage improvements in addition to street projects, facilities and public safety projects. They are projected to be completed or under construction within three years. And, the payback standard for the bond is 20 years, which is what the city plans call for, but “the principal will be paid off in about 10 years,” said Steubing, signifying the city’s financial strength. So, if the bond package passes, who’s going to oversee the implementation of the projects? It looks like city manager

in June, with a targeted completion date of early 2020. Chipotle and a Verizon store are already open on the West Airport side of the development. On the Kirkwood side, there are already signs up for In-N-Out and Outback Steakhouse, which also is expected to open this fall. Additionally, the Houston area’s third Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar location and the Drive Shack – a driving range and golf shop – are both expected open in November and September, respectively, as Phase 1 of the project takes shape, according to multiple media reports. Pluckers Wing Bar is another confirmed tenant, while StreetLevel

Investments – the developer on the project – remain in negotiations with other tenants for the development, such as movie theatres and craft breweries, according to the project’s website. StreetLevel’s Brian Murphy told attendees at a Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce breakfast in March that project construction for the $500 million endeavor had been set slightly behind schedule by delays from events such as Hurricane Harvey and more, but that they still hope to be completed by the 2021 target. For more information and to keep up with progress of The Grid and individual projects, visit experiencethegrid.com/.

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Allen Bogard, who announced his retirement for the end of January 2020, will have a hand in the effort as a consultant/liaison “as needed,” according to Steubing, who called Bogard’s history and experience “a great asset.” A national search for Bogard’s replacement is now underway and will continue until the fall. The new city manager’s start date, according to Steubing, is slated for February. Steubing said the projects detailed in the propositions for the GO bond package are based on city resident feedback. As previously reported, they were identified by residents through citizen satisfaction surveys and public meetings. “We have been listening to what citizens are say-

ing and have heard from them throughout the year,” Steubing said. As an aside, keep in mind that Fort Bend County has its own bond package for $89.2 million focusing on drainage and flood control projects. Steubing said communications involving county officials and its city mayors have taken place “focusing as a whole on post-(Hurricane) Harvey.” No doubt, taxes in Sugar Land are on the rise. On a $375,000 home, they would be about $120 more per year if the council approved the increase for its operating budget, plus another $120 if the bond package passes intact. That would amount to a $240 tax increase for the average Sugar Land homeowner by 2021. Compared to cities of similar size in Texas, in-

cluding cities in this region, Sugar Land maintains it has one of the lowest tax rates in the state and “the second-lowest tax rate in the state among cities our size,” Steubing said. There’s a lot riding for the city on the outcome of the upcoming bond election. Keep in mind that Sugar Land has matured. Incorporated in 1959, it will soon turn 60 and the city of master-planned communities has noticeable and detrimental infrastructure issues due to aging and also its fast – yet intentional and purposeful – growth. Not unlike the way of life for the baby boomers of similar age, the city, too, could be “forever young.” Sugar Land residents are encouraged to vote Nov. 5. Early voting will run from Oct. 21-Nov. 1.

WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE The FORT BEND COUNTY M.U.D. #46 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2019 on September 24, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046. 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. FOR the proposal:

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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.

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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 EPISCOPAL

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 281-499-9602 605, Dulles Avenue, Stafford, TX 77477 SUNDAY: Bible Study: 9 am Worship: 10:15 am THURSDAY: Bible Study 11:30 am www.allsaintsstafford.org

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Average appraised residence homestead value

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Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-)

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUGAR LAND • 281-240-3195 502 Eldridge Rd. Sugar Land, Tx 77478 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8: 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. www.fpcsl.org PCUSA LUTHERAN CHURCH

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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. Bob Leared Interests 713-932-9011

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Annual car show returning to Rosenberg The third annual Ride to Rosenberg Car Show will return to Historic Downtown Rosenberg on Saturday. The free event, which will feature 150 cars split into eight categories by model year, will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for first and second place in each class as well as for Best of Show. “Swag bags” and T-shirts will be given to each entry at registration, which will be held at

Pictured left to right are Renee Butler, Ron Ewer, Josh Hawkins and Janice Vyoral with Ride to Rosenberg. The annual car show is set for Saturday. (Contributed photo)

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★ EXPO, FROM PAGE 1 them, the expo will feature educational seminars from industry professionals on healthcare, finances and legal matters. There also will be representatives from companies and services all over the area answering questions and providing free insight geared toward real estate, medical needs and other important topics

you won’t want to miss,” event co-chairman Renee Butler said. The event is open to the public. For more information or a registration form, contact Butler at reneebnr@yahoo.com, call the Rosenberg Main Street Program at 832-595-3330 or visit the event’s Facebook page.

the 3rd Street Art Park located in the 800 block of 3rd Street from 8-10 a.m. Registration is open to all makes and models of vehicles. Musical entertainment and food trucks also will be on site. “Be sure to bring the family out and grab your camera. There’s so much

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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 19, 2019 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, Lakeview Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

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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 19, 2019 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, September 12, 2019. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AIRPORT MAINTENANCE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Airport Maintenance Bridge Replacement CIP PROJECT NUMBER: AP1901 LOCATION OF WORK: The bridge is located at the Northeast corner of the City of Sugar Land Regional over Oyster Creek The existing 60 feet long timber bridge will be removed. The replacement structure will be constructed just upstream on Oyster Creek. The proposed bridge will be a single span prestressed concrete bridge, 80 feet in length, 15 feet clear width with curb. The bridge will include flex base approach work at each end of the bridge. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivCastUSA.com or documents may be examined at the office of the Project Engineer: Aguirre & Fields, 7215 New Territory Boulevard, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, Sugar Land Airport Conference Room Air24, 12888 Highway 6 South, Sugar Land, TX 77498. Questions regarding this bid must be submitted on or before 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019. Please contact Mr. Aaron DeBord at (281) 207-2061 or aaron.debord@aguirre-fields.com.

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Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed proposals, one (1) original, (1) copy, and one (1) electronic copy (in PDF format) on CD or flash drive 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, and one (1) copy shall be delivered to HUB International, Attn: Charlotte Starks, 10000 North Central Expressway, Suite #1100, Dallas, TX 75321 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered

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Questions regarding this proposal must be received by Friday, August 30, 2019 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Charlotte Starks with HUB International at Charlotte.starks@hubinternational.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (INTERIM) (R-1-I) DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1747 EMMA COVE COURT. VICINITY MAP: Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2019, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 1747 Emma Cove Court, Lot 19, Block 3, New Territory Parcel SF-20A, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (Interim) (R-1-I) District. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City of Sugar Land website at www.sugarlandtx. gov under “Meeting Agendas” Zoning Board of Adjustment no later than Friday, September 13, 2019. Request details or provide feedback on the proposed Special Exception online at www.sugarlandtx.gov/ PublicHearingComment or contact City of Sugar Land Planning Department at (281) 275-2218.

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CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas, 77479 for the purpose of receiving testimony regarding the City’s proposed general operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2020. Any person desiring to be heard regarding such proposed budget will be afforded an opportunity to do so. The proposed budget is available for inspection during normal business hours in the office of the City Secretary at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and on the City of Stafford’s website. The proposed 2019-2020 Budget is based on a $0.00 property tax rate. /s/ Tomika R. Lewis, City Secretary

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sugar Land, Texas (the “City”), will meet at the City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479, at 5:30 p.m. on the 15th day of October, 2019 (the “Sale Date”), which is the time and place tentatively set for the passage of an ordinance and such other action as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City’s certificates of obligation, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $18,200,000 payable from ad valorem taxation and from a limited pledge of a subordinate lien on the net revenues of the City’s waterworks and sanitary sewer system, bearing interest at any rate or rates not to exceed the then current maximum interest rate authorized by law, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and maturing over a period of years not to exceed forty (40) years from the date thereof, for the purpose of evidencing the indebtedness of the City for all or any part of the costs associated with the (i) construction, renovation or acquisition of: (a) street and traffic improvements, including but not limited to, streets, boulevards and traffic signals, (b) drainage and flood control improvements, (c) public safety equipment and improvements to public safety facilities (d) renovation, improvement and equipment of City buildings, (e) renovation, expansion and improvements to City Airport and (ii) the cost of professional services incurred in connection therewith.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE RESTRICTED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1R) DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1819 HIGH GATE COURT. VICINITY MAP:

Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2019, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 43 Cheshire Bend Drive, Lot 1, Block 2, Sweetwater Section Seven, in the Restricted Single-Family Residential (R-1R) District.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2019, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 1819 High Gate Court, Lot 19, Block 1, Plantation Bend Section One Amending Plat, in the Restricted Single-Family Residential (R-1R) District.

The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City of Sugar Land website at www.sugarlandtx. gov under “Meeting Agendas” Zoning Board of Adjustment no later than Friday, September 13, 2019. Request details or provide feedback on the proposed Special Exception online at www.sugarlandtx.gov/ PublicHearingComment or contact City of Sugar Land Planning Department at (281) 275-2218.

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A Sugar Land organization dedicated to providing resources and support to families living with autism spectrum disorder is striving to reduce effects of bullying on those students as the school year gets into full swing. Students living with autism spectrum disorder are 63 percent more likely to be bullied in public schools than typically developing peers, according to a news release from Hope For Three. In response, Hope For Three has constructed a program to educate and empower students and educators called “It’s Cool To Care (ICTC).” The target audience for this program, which intends to bring bullying to a halt and break down boundaries for children living with autism, is grades K-12 as well as school faculty members. During the presentation, handouts

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The high school football season kicked off last week, with many games ending favorably for area schools. On the heels of strong 2018 campaigns, Marshall and Ridge Point kicked off their quests for state titles with dominating victories over Eisenhower and Kingwood, respectively. Meanwhile, coach Darrin Andrus and the Kempner Cougars began their 2019 season with a 14-0 victory over Pasadena Memorial to match last season’s win total.

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single-season record and led the Atlantic League with 33 saves in 2018. Through 22 appearances this season, Paulino was 20 with a 1.96 ERA and was second in the league with 14 saves at the time his contract was purchased. His 33 strikeouts were also the most of any Atlantic League reliever at the time. “We were all hoping he’d get called up and get to the big leagues with the Astros, but if that’s not going to happen, Pauly’s been one of the best pitchers in this league for the last three years,” Skeeters Manager Pete Incaviglia said. “He’s been dominating as a closer in this league. He had 30-plus saves for us last year. It’s a huge piece to have back in that bullpen, so we’re excited and happy to have him back.” Paulino said he was thankful for another shot at affiliated ball.

“In my 19-year career, just to get another opportunity to prove I still can still pitch, I’m really happy. I enjoyed my short time up there,” he said. The Houston area has been Paulino’s home the last 12 years and his family is here. At 35, he doesn’t know how many more chances he’ll have at another championship. The Skeeters have secured one of four playoff spots. “I want to keep pitching a few more times,” he said. “At some point I’ll retire, but I want to squeeze everything I can into this moment and be active as a player.” Added Incaviglia: “He’s one of the clubhouse leaders, he’s a leader in the bullpen, he’s a leader on the pitching staff and quite frankly the ballclub. He’s very wellrespected in the clubhouse as well he should be. He goes about his business the right way. He’s a complete professional, he cares about winning, he cares about the organization and he cares about his teammates.” Home sweet home The Skeeters have struggled lately, losing three of four on the road to the division rival and leader York Revolution. Sugar Land returned to Constellation Field on Friday and swept the High Point Rockers in a three-game weekend series. On Tuesday the Skeeters started a three-game home series against the Revs, who began the set with a threegame lead in the second-half

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Sugar Land Skeeters closer Felipe Paulino pitches during a game earlier this season. He was picked up by the Houston Astros in June and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Last week, Paulino was released from the organization and returned to the Skeeters. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Transactions In addition to re-signing Paulino, pitcher Brett Eibner was assigned to the Skeeters. Upcoming The Skeeters host the York Revolution Tuesday through Thursday and then hit the road to play Liberty Division

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 PECAN GROVE WOMEN’S CLUB Pecan Grove WomenÕ s Club will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at the Pecan Plantation Club. A country club membership is not necessary to visit or join the WomenÕ s Club. We welcome all women who enjoy laughter and good conversation. Join us at 9:30a.m. for coffee and visiting. The program will start at 10:00a.m. An optional lunch will be served at the club. Join us for lunch by calling or emailing Kay McNinch at 281-238-4002(kkmcinch@ yahoo.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 SUCCESS WITH SUCCULENTS At the Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Drive at 9:30 am. Presented by Kathy Gilmore, FBMG. Guests interested in joining garden club are invited to attend. Visit website: quailvalleygardenclub. org .

FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING The Fort Bend Harris Retired Educators will have a meeting on Thursday, September 12th @ 1Ð 3 p.m. in The Great Hall at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd. Come earlier to socialize. FBHRE is the local unit for the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Program: Ò Emergency PreparednessÓ , Kathy Renfrow, FBC Ofﬁce of Homeland Security. Project: Collect school supplies for ﬁrst year teachers to create goodie bags for distribution. All retired public school personnel are invited. For more information, call 281499-5885.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (PIGS TOURNAMENT) The Missouri City Police Ofﬁcers Association has hosted our annual Golf Tournament (PIGS Tournament) for nearly forty years. This years tournament is scheduled for September 20, 2019 at the Quail Valley Golf Club. Each year the money raised by this tournament is used to assist our members in need, scholarships for our members, their family and dependents, and the support of numerous nonproﬁt organizations that support the Missouri City and surrounding communities. If interested in participating in this years tournament please visit https://www.facebook. com/missouricitypoa/ or http://golfquailvalley.com/

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ONGOING DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED Are you interested in an adult Sunday School class that offers breathtaking videography of important Holy Land archeological sites combined with cultural scholar Ray Vander Laan’s explanation of the religious signiﬁcance of those sites? First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land offers an ongoing weekly class designed to help you understand and appreciate the Bible by giving you a better sense of the land and culture from which it sprang. The class will help you more fully appreciate Biblical times and places, so you could more fully respond to the power of the Word today. There is no cost. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday morning at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Road). For more information call 281-240-3195.

EXCHANGE EXCHANGE, AmericaÕ s Service Club, always welcomes guests and is in search of new members! Various Fort Bend clubs exist and can accommodate early morning (7 am), noon, and evening meeting time desires. We are about 1) Doing Good in and for our community, 2) Having FUN!! 3) Making New Friends & 4) Developing Professional Relationships through our Programs of Service in Americanism, Youth, numerous Community Service Events and our National Project, the Prevention of Child Abuse. We are in Ò Unity for ServiceÓ as we work together to inspire our communities to be better places to live! For more info, contact Mike Reichek, Regional Vice President, 281-575-1145 or mike@reichekﬁnancial. com We would love to have you join us and see what we are all about!

SIENNA CRAFT/SEWING GROUP Sienna Craft/Sewing group. Meets every Tuesday from 10-noon at Sawmill Clubhouse in Sienna Plantation. We sew, crochet, knit, needlepoint, etc. contact Livia Erich at 281-543-3524 or liviaerich@yahoo.com for additional information.

ESL AND GED CLASSES REGISTRATION Literacy Council of Fort Bend County. ESL and GED Classes Registration. Registration is Tuesday Ð ThursdayÕ s. 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478 The Literacy Council offers GED, ESL, Basic Literacy 1x1 Tutoring, Citizenship and Basic Computer Skills

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DAV CHAPTER 233 MONTHLY MEETING The second Tuesday of every month at the United Way fort Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-222-4888.

MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801 Meets the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m., at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Rec Center. Lunch, education, and entertainment. All seniors over 50 invited. For more information, call 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.

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BINGO AT THE VFW Help support our veterans! Play bingo at Post 3903 every Tuesday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. 1903 First St, Rosenberg. All prizes paid in cash. Pull Tabs, $200 Bonanza, $300 Coverall, $750 Coverall, kitchen & bar service.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregivers of patients with AlzheimerÕ s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the ﬁrst Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. JohnÕ 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 281633-4734.

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 Ò I read to a catÓ 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.

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