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Eighteen days after State Rep. Ronald Eugene Reynolds entered the Montgomery County Jail as an inmate, prisoner number 232573 penned a letter to the Fort Bend Star in response to a reporter’s letter requesting a jailhouse interview. Reynolds’ letter, dated Sept. 25, blamed racism in Montgomery County for his being incarcerated and also answered multiple queries, including how he fought being discouraged, how he could still be a voice for constituents, and if he still believed in the crimi-

nal justice system. (Editor’s note: Reynolds’ complete letter can be read in the Opinion section on page 3.) Reynolds was asked why he decided to turn himself in for the misdemeanor crimes he was convicted of in 2015. Reynolds has continually sworn his innocence and exhausted his appeals to the convictions for barratry, which is commonly called ambulance chasing. Last November, a threepanel appellate court upheld the initial decision by Montgomery County jurors that he worked with a convicted felon to solicit clients for his law firm. Texas law states that attorneys cannot contact clients

within a 30-day period of an accident. The offense is punishable by up to a year in prison. As a result of the conviction, he was not allowed to practice law and eventually filed bankruptcy since he was barred from making a living as a lawyer. On Sept. 7 the Missouri City Democrat voluntarily revoked his appeal bond and turned himself in to the Montgomery County Courts. He was taken into custody and booked, photographed for a mug shot, and given a prisoner number and sentenced to a year in jail. “To put things in perspective, I was convicted of misdemeanor – Solicitation of Professional Employment, in

Booking photo of State Rep. Ron Reynolds.

Montgomery County. There is absolutely no evidence that I knowingly permitted Robert Valdez (the convicted felon) to contact accident cases within 30 days of an accident,” Reynolds states in the letter.

“To add insult to injury, I was sentenced to the maximum of 1 year in jail. Even though I had NO criminal record and a strong record of public service. While there are numerous Anglos convicted of violent felonies that receive probation and less time than me. It’s a fact that African American and Hispanics receive more harsh sentences and punishment than Anglos for the same crime,” Reynolds wrote. A cursory review by the Star of convicted Texas politicians found that Reynolds is not the first state legislator convicted of a crime. Former Texas House of Representatives Republican Joe Driver,

SEE REYNOLDS, PAGE 15

Senior Expo is today at Stafford Centre By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

The Fort Bend Star’s Fourth Annual Senior Expo takes place today, Oct. 10, at the Stafford Centre. The free event featuring speakers and vendors catering to senior citizens will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several hundred people are expected to attend the expo, which will have talks by industry experts about healthcare, retirement living, and more. More than 50 vendors will have booths highlighting everything from health and wellness to senior housing, medical, dental, wealth, retirement, travel, entertainment, insurance and much more. There will also be free food, as the Fort Bend Star will be providing breakfast and lunch for guests. A special lineup of speakers has been announced. They include experts from Oyster Creek Senior Living (9:15-9:40 a.m.), Skin Cancer Specialists Dermatology (10-10:25 a.m.), Dr. John from Advanced Dentistry (10:45-11:10 a.m.), and Sugar Land Functional Medicine (11:30-11:55 a.m.). Attendees at the Sugar Land Functional Medicine talk will have lunch catered to them so they are not last in line for the lunch service. Also, there will be gift card drawings in each seminar that will include Vasos Bar-B-Que and RC’s Tex-Mex Kitchen, among others. The presenting sponsor of the Senior Expo is The Avenues of Fort Bend, formerly know as Oyster Creek Assisted Living. Platinum sponsors of the Senior Expo include Advanced Dentistry, Skin Cancer Specialists Dermatology, and Sugar Land Functional Medi-

cine. Gold sponsors include Capital Bank, WellCare Health Plans, Medi Plan/Max, University Place Adult Living Community, and Not Slippery When Wet. Among the vendors this year are ADT Home Security, Advanced Dentistry, Advise Insurance, Alert 360, Avant Therapy, LLC, Bioenergetic Works, Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Capital Bank, CapTel Outreach, Clear Captions, LLC, Dean Law Firm, Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes, Encompass Health Care, Fort Bend History Association, Freedom Homes-Wellspring at Tamarron, Fort Bend Music Center, Global Exchange, Golden Outlook, Green Mountain Energy, Harmatuk Health Advisors Group, Harris Carpet and Floors, HelloFresh, Integrated Pest Management, Lisa Sims – State Farm, Lone Star Glass, Loving Arms Senior Assistance, attorney Margie Connolly, Medi Plan/Max, Medwin Family Medicine & Rehab, Mind, Headache & Neurology, PLLC, Muscle Maker Grill, My Dental, Nightingale Interpreting Services, Inc., Not Slippery When Wet, Outback Steakhouse, Reach Stretch Studio, Oyster Creek Senior Care, Secure Your Legacy, Signature Hearing Balance, Skin Cancer Specialist, Sleep Number, Southern Journeys, St. Catherine of Sienna, Sterling Physical Therapy and Wellness, Sugar Land Functional Medicine, Sugar Land Skeeters, T-Mobile Greenway Plaza, TexanPlus, The Huntington at Sienna Ranch, United Health Care – Rita Wallace, University Place, UT Physicians, Walgreen’s Drug Store, and Wellcare Health Plans.

Lamar CISD Superintendent Thomas Randle.

Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Charles Dupre.

Stafford MSD Superintendent Robert Bostic.

Superintendents report on the State of Schools By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Three local school superintendents gave their yearly report to the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Wednesday at the Safari Texas Ranch during the chamber’s 11th annual State of the Schools luncheon. More than 500 people packed into the facility to hear Thomas Randle of Lamar CISD, Charles Dupre of Fort Bend ISD, and Robert Bostic of Stafford MSD talk about the accomplishments and plans for their respective districts. The following are summaries from each report:

Thomas Randle, Lamar CISD With 33,500 students, 4,900 employees, and a budget of $295 million, “We’re the number seventh fastest growing school district in the state of Texas,” Randle said. “We added over 1,000 students this past year.” “By 2022 we’re projected to have over 44,000 students. By 2027, over 55,000 students in Lamar CISD. We have over 41,000 new homes in the next decade that’s going to be built in our school district. We’re going to need 12 new elementary schools over the next decade. If you’re in the construction business, stay close! There’s a lot of work to be done,” he said.

Randle said that since 2003, voters have approved more than $1.3 billion in bonds, with the most recent being $445 million last year. Plans are under way for construction of High School No. 6, Middle School No. 6, three elementary schools, an alternative learning center, plus facility and technology upgrades and new buses. He said the new high school will be built in the booming area around Brazos Town Center. He said the district is a 5 Star school district and they are striving to model character traits at all levels. He said they will not ignore or ratio-

SEE SCHOOLS, PAGE 9

Classic Chili Challenge benefits first responders From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The 8th annual Classic Chili Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, and will once again benefit all Fort Bend County first responders. To sweeten the deal this year, a Dessert Bake Off has been added to the community event. “We are very excited about the addition of a bake off,” said Classic Chevy Sugar Land Operations Director

Jerry Parks. Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land hosts the event each year. “Call today for a booth and a chance to win serious bragging rights,” Parks said. “Just like with the chili, we will be awarding a trophy to both our Crowd Favorite and our Judge’s Choice, chosen by honorary judges: the Johnson Development marketing team. For schools and churches, we are waiving the bake off $100 entry fee. We just ask that you bring extra cakes,

cookies and pies we can sell to benefit our Fort Bend County first responders.” For those who make a mean bowl of the official “state food” of Texas, the Chili Challenge is your challenge. “We’ve moved the Chili Challenge to the fall, hoping for some ‘chilly’ weather,” said Classic Chevy Sugar Land owner Jeff Sebastian. Chili categories include Texas Chili, Spicy Chili, Bean

SEE CHILI, PAGE15

Get free tickets! The Fort Bend Star has an exclusive deal for its readers to receive up to five free admission tickets to the 8th annual Classic Chili Challenge benefitting Fort Bend County’s first responders. The event will take place Oct. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at Classic Chevrolet. To receive the free admission tickets, call Classic Chevrolet Operations Manager Jerry Parks at 832-689-4421 and tell him the Fort Bend Star sent you.

Election profiles Fort Bend County court-at-law judge candidates This week the Fort Bend Star takes a look at the candidates in the contested races for county court-at-law judges No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the Nov. 6 election. In County Court-at-Law No.

1, Republican Chris Morales is running unopposed. The same goes for Republican Jeffrey A. McMeans in County Court-at-Law No. 2. In County Court-at-Law No. 3, Republican Tri-

cia Krenek faces Democrat Juli Mathew. The County Court-at-Law No. 4 race pits Democrat Toni Wallace against Republican Amy Mitchell. The County Court-at-Law No. 5 race has

Republican Harold Kennedy against Democrat Teana Watson. In the County Court-at-Law No. 6 contest, Democrat Sherman Hatton Jr. faces Republican Dean Hrbacek.

Judge, County Court at Law No. 3 Name: Juli Mathew Political party: Democrat Age: 42 City of residence: Sugar Land Education: Juris

Judge, County Court at Law No. 3 Name: Tricia Krenek Political party: Republican Age: 40 City of residence: Fulshear

Judge, County Court at Law No. 4 Name: Amy Mitchell Political party: Republican Age: 57 City of residence: Sugar Land

Judge, County Court at Law No. 4 Name: Toni Wallace Political party: Democrat Age: 42 City of residence: Rosenberg

Judge, County Court at Law No. 5 Name: Harold Kennedy Political party: Republican Age: 63 City of residence: Pleak

Judge, County Court at Law No. 5 Name: Teana Watson Political party: Democrat Age: 54 City of residence: Sugar Land

Judge, County Court at Law No. 6 Name: Dean Hrbacek Political Party: Republican Age: 59 City of residence: Sugar Land

Judge, County Court at Law No. 6 Name: Sherman Hatton Jr. Political party: Democrat Age: 40 City of residence: Richmond

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SEE KRENEK, P. 16

SEE MITCHELL, P. 16

SEE WALLACE, P. 11

SEE KENNEDY, P. 12

SEE WATSON, P. 12

SEE HRBACEK, P. 12

SEE HATTON, P. 12

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It’s time for this red state to bleed a little blue Anyone who knows me well or has read my columns for any length of time knows that I am just a tad bit on the conservative side. As a journalist I strive to maintain political neutrality and afford equal access to people of all parties. My personal politics, however, run a deep red. That’s why I find it very hard to write this next sentence. It’s time for Texas to bleed a little blue. It’s been said that too much of a good thing can be bad for you and I think that holds true in politics as well. Republicans have had such a stranglehold on so many levels of government for so long that it is creating problems. Specifically, I see complacency and disenfranchisement. More than just see it, I’ve experienced it. For quite some time now Democrats have been talking about a Blue Tide this November. I think a Blue Tide would be bad for the

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state, but a Blue Trickle is necessary to maintain a system of checks and balances. I think one of the reasons Democrats are so well organized and forceful this year is because they’ve had enough of the status quo. They’ve been put down and ignored for a long time. In the past they’ve run token campaigns against the Big Red Machine with less than marginal success. This year I see more than token campaigns. I see unity and determination among Democrats. The marquee matchup

is the U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Rafael “Ted” Cruz and Democrat Rep. Robert “Beto” O’Rourke. My general observation so far is that O’Rourke is running a positive, grassroots campaign that is appealing to a lot of people in this area. The Beto signs seem to outnumber the Cruz signs locally. Cruz, on the other hand, is running a negative, antiBeto campaign and seems to be relying on establishment support and the benefits of incumbency. It appears to me that his campaign is centered around tearing down his opponent rather than building on his accomplishments. I have moral issues with that approach. I still won’t vote for O’Rourke, but I’m going to have to hold my nose and pull on the hip waders to pull the lever for Cruz. On a local level, I generally support the local Republican candidates,

but I’m finding my support weakening over time. A lot of it has to do with my wife’s healthcare plan. Most people don’t know this, but Sandy has been working on a national healthcare plan ever since the Obama Administration rolled out the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). She has studied this topic and fine-tuned her plan over several years. And she knows what she’s talking about. Sandy has a master’s degree in health care administration, a nursing degree, and is employed by the UT Health in the Texas Medical Center. Her plan, in a nutshell, places the emphasis on preventive care over emergency care. Getting anyone in government to pay attention to her is nearly impossible. We did get to meet with U.S. Rep. Pete Olson at his office on Aug. 25, 2017. The meeting was interrupted by a thunderstorm that knocked

the power out. It was the first wave of storms from Hurricane Harvey, and everything we discussed was quickly forgotten. Undaunted, she has reached out to the offices of Gov. Greg Abbott, Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. None of them has responded to her. Not even so much as an acknowledgement that they received her request. All these elected officials are Republicans. If this is how they treat people within their own party, I can just imagine what it’s like for Democrats, independents, and people of third parties. That’s why I say it might be time for this state to bleed a little blue. How can we expect to be heard if we are under the leadership of a single, large, deaf, party? Additionally, our school districts are suffering from less state funding and being tasked with more unfunded

mandates. In the last Legislative session, we heard a lot of talk from legislators going in that they supported public education, but their votes spoke otherwise. I’m looking specifically at Sen. Kolkhorst and Sen. Joan Huffman, both of whom represent parts of Fort Bend County and both of whom sit on the Senate Finance Committee. There are other issues as well, but I won’t belabor the point. To be sure, our elected officials are generally doing a good job, but without competition, they grow complacent. With a party monopoly in power the disenfranchised have nowhere to turn. As much as I love living in a deep red state, I think a little purple might do us all some good in the long run. Even the Republican Party can benefit from having a few wounds to lick. It’s through failure that we learn and grow. Success is built on failure, not monopolies.

The complete letter from jail by Rep. Reynolds (Editor’s note: Reporter Theresa D. McClellan wrote State Rep. Ron Reynolds, who is serving time in the Montgomery County Jail on a conviction for barratry, or ambulance chasing, requesting an interview. He wrote her a letter in reply and the complete text is as follows.) Theresa, I received your letter yesterday. Thanks for reaching out to me. I write this response to you with no computer to spell check, no Internet to research, nor Google. First of all, I’m in great spirits. My faith has never been stronger. What the devil meant for evil, God is using for good. To put things in perspective, I was convicted of misdemeanor – Solicitation of Professional Employment in Montgomery County. There is absolutely no evidence that I knowingly permitted Robert Valdez

to contact accident cases within 30 days of an accident. I appealed my case and lost. My attorney is currently working on the last two legal challenges to my case. Unfortunately, Montgomery County has a long history of racial discrimination and disparities within their criminal justice system. You can look at the case of Clarence Brandley for one of the cases that made national attention. To add insult to injury, I was sentenced to the maximum of 1 year in jail. Even though I had NO criminal record and a strong record of public service. While there are numerous Anglos convicted of violent felonies that receive probation and less time than me. It’s a fact that African American and Hispanics receive more harsh sentences and punishment than Anglos for the same crime.

My faith in God is strong, but my faith in our criminal justice system has diminished. My faith teaches me that “all things work together for the good of those that love the Lord are called according to his purpose,” Romans 8:28. “I’m encouraged knowing that many of God’s most faithful servants were wrongly imprisoned including the Apostle Paul, Joseph, Peter, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. eloquently stated, “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands during moments of comfort and convenience, but during times of challenge and controversy.” I am more determined and committed than ever to fight for my constituents and those unjustly treated within the criminal justice system. I decided to surrender

my appeal bond so that I could serve my time and be out before the start of the 86th Legislative session. I get out on Jan. 4, 2019, and the session starts on Jan. 8, 2019. I also chose this period because the holiday season is November and December and things slow down so that I wouldn’t miss much in my district. My constituents have been extremely supportive of me during this difficult time. Many have written, posted on social media and called my family to express their support. I’m so blessed to have such a supportive family, friends and constituents. They know that I’m a strong man of faith that has been a dedicated, faithful public

servant for our community for decades. Despite the naysayers who have always tried to smear my name, I remain confident, positive and committed to being an humble servant doing God’s will! I have a renewed spirit and sense of purpose to be a change agent. I will continue to speak truth to power and fight to have affordable healthcare, adequate funding for our public schools, gun control reform, jobs, equal pay for equal work and criminal justice reforms. The fate of my law license has not been determined and is still in jeopardy. Regardless of the outcome, I will continue to be a voice of the voiceless

and for the least, last and lost. I believe that “a setback is a setup for a comeback.” I’m not bitter, I’m better. My outlook on life has never been greater. I’m blessed to have my health, strength, a sound mind and the most supportive wife, children and constituents. I intend to use my experience to highlight the continued racial inequities within our criminal justice systems. This will make me a stronger advocate and provide hope to others through my testimony. I believe that God is not finished with me yet and the very best is yet to come! Sincerely, Ron Reynolds

Letters to the Editor Keep Blue Ridge Landfill open Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that the city of Pearland is attempting to shut down the Blue Ridge Landfill. This is startling news for multiple reasons. First, Pearland is in Brazoria County – the landfill is in Fort Bend County. What right do they have to interfere with our businesses? Second, many municipalities in Fort Bend that are not as well off as Pearland residents and depend on the Blue Ridge Landfill (one of the largest in Texas) as a considerable source of tax revenue. So a num-

ber of wealthy people built houses near the landfill, didn’t like how it smelled, and then decided to try and shut it down without thinking how that might affect other communities? Not too surprising. Third, guess who this action is going to affect most? Folks living paycheck-topaycheck who can barely afford to pay their bills as they are. Now we have to pay for rising trash fees because Pearland decided to build their new milliondollar homes next to our landfill? Why isn’t Pearland focusing on any number of

the other environmental issues that could actually be harmful to their health? Instead, they have ignored the surplus of environmental hazards that surround them in their own county and have hired law firms to shut down a major business in a separate county. I hope Pearland will take a step back and think carefully about their actions before deciding to move forward with this. The Blue Ridge Landfill serves and affects far more than just Pearland. Thank you. Esteban L. Suarez Richmond

Election a time to bring change to Missouri City Dear Editor, The election results next month in Missouri City are very likely to make huge changes in the governance of our town. One of Missouri City’s most pressing goals is to promote commercial growth so that the city’s tax base will increase. Voters can play a key role in this by choosing elected officials who will provide innovation and initiative in this effort. Newly elected officials will need to ensure that Missouri City continues to be a community rated as one of the more progressive and safer places to live in Texas. The new city council and mayoral candidates understand growth as a priority and many use it as a key part of their platform. A major reason for an aggressive attitude toward development in Missouri City is that we very much need new businesses that pay both property and sales taxes. One of the incumbents seeking office touts that during his administration a large amount of “taxable property” has been brought into the city’s jurisdiction.

He really can’t say that new tax sources have been established because many of these new businesses don’t pay property or sales taxes due to tax abatement (incentive) agreements or because they are wholesalers and pay no sales taxes. Missouri City will need elected officials who are serious about increasing the town’s real tax base and bringing in new businesses that we all can enjoy. Missouri City has publicized that the city is one of the most diverse and inclusive of any city anywhere. But, the city council is composed of all men and only one woman. Is that supposed to be inclusive and representative? What residents can do about this is look seriously at the female candidates for city council and mayor and their platforms and qualifications. For women to have their views and opinions considered is an important matter and obviously women can relate to their own segment of the population better than men. This is a great opportunity too for women to change the demeanor of the city council. We need a

kinder and gentler Missouri City Council and electing women would substantially help that situation. Even more significant, the female candidates we have running for mayor and city council are eminently qualified. We have business owners, an attorney, a city planning expert, and a non-profit manager, all with degrees and advanced degrees. Let’s upgrade our city council and make it more diverse and inclusive, just like our town. Lastly, Missouri City has become a town of young families with one of their main focuses being on a family lifestyle. Golf is a good sport but our town has many other appealing traits. Most importantly, we need to advertise that Missouri City is a vibrant, progressive suburb of Houston, not a retirement community focused on golf. Please read for yourself the platforms of the city council candidates and decide for yourself whether their future picture of the city is in accord with your own. Howard E. Moline  Missouri City

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Travis comes way back to beat Dulles 54-51 By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Travis came back from a 32-14 halftime deficit to beat Dulles 54-51 last Thursday at Mercer Stadium. The Tigers stormed back in the third quarter to take a 39-38 lead with 1:36 to go in the third quarter. Dulles quickly responded with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Peters to Cord’Dric Walton to get back the lead at 45-39 at the end of the third quarter. With 5:59 to go in the game, Kaelen Shankle scored on a 6-yard run to put Travis up 47-45. The Vikings, however, were not finished as Peters scored on a 3-yard run to reclaim the lead 51-47 with 4:24 to go in the game. Travis then marched down the field, and with 1:32 to go in the game, Shankle scored on a 10-yard run to put Travis up 54-51. Dulles then began what they hoped would be the game-winning drive, but on a third down and eight play with 58 seconds to go, Travis cornerback intercepted a pass and the Tigers ran out the clock. “I knew they were going to throw to number 1 (Ainias Smith). He’s their best receiver. So, I just knew they were going to him. I was able to get on top of him and make a play on the ball. My teammate, Parker Washington, had good coverage on that play and I think he tipped the ball to me,” defensive back Cameron Oliver said. Washington had a career night for the Tigers, catching 12 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns. “I really want more games like this. I keep striving for more. I couldn’t do it without my quarterback (Eric Rodriguez) and my teammates. I was just trying to get anything I could get,” Washington said. Even though Travis trailed 32-14 at halftime, the Tigers were confident coming out for the third quarter. “We just said we need to get our minds focused and go out there and do what we do. It was a pretty rough first half, but we got it together. We got our team together

and we were ready for the second half,” Washington said. Middle linebacker Zach Zimos, who had 13 tackles, including 9 solo tackles, didn’t think there was a lot of concern in the locker room at halftime. “We knew what they were doing, their strengths and weaknesses. We just had to come out in the second half and execute. Adversity goes a long way, so I am excited to see what this season holds,” Zimos said. During the halftime Travis Homecoming program, Zimos was named Homecoming King. Captain and center Justin Gwalchmai thought the Tigers won the battle in the trenches. “The offensive line did pretty good. After we talked about it in the locker room, we came back in the second half and dominated. I just felt we did really good, but we can play better. We just stuck with our game plan. They are a really good team and a really good opponent. They came out and did their stuff, but I think we wanted it a little more,” Gwalchmai said. Travis quarterback Erick Rodriguez completed 17 of 31 passes for 347 yards and four touchdowns, and Shankle rushed 12 times for 78 yards and three touchdowns. Dulles quarterback Cameron Peters completed 13 of 23 passes for 300 yards and five touchdowns. Cord’Dric Walton caught six passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns and Ainias Smith had four catches for 29 yards and one touchdown. Myles Heard rushed 22 times for 174 yards and one touchdown. “Our kids settled down at halftime, caught their breaths, and refocused on the job at hand,” Travis head coach Trey Sissom said. “Special teams made some big plays to start the second half with onside recoveries that got momentum in our favor. Offensively, we ran the ball much better in the second half behind the efforts of Kaelen Shankle and Aundre Smith. Parker Washington

physical football right from the first whistle. We still have a lot to work on and get better at, but that is what the regular season is all about. Our goal is to get better each week and I believe the team is focused on that goal,” Marshall head coach James Williams said. Willowridge was led by Vaughnte Frederick, who rushed 29 times for 121 yards and one touchdown and completed 18 of 31 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown.

Travis’ Parker Washington can’t get to the ball as Ainias Smith (1) of Dulles defends. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

showed just how special a player he really is, and our defense made just enough stops to seal the win. Defensive back Cameron Oliver rebounded after two first half breakdowns to secure the win with a huge interception.” Bush 63, Kempner 39 Bush remained undefeated as they beat Kempner 63-39 last Thursday at Hall Stadium. The Broncos jumped to a 35-15 first quarter lead and never let Kempner get close despite the Cougars rushing for 414 yards. Bush was led by Donte and Demetrice Jones, who combined for 144 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Kempner’s Jordan Shelton rushed 25 times for 306 yards and five touchdowns. Ridge Point 49, Austin 24

The Ridge Point Panthers were up 28-0 at the end of the first quarter and raced to a 49-24 win over Austin last Saturday at Mercer Stadium. Panthers’ running back John Norman scored three touchdowns as he rushed for 78 yards on 10 carries. Quarterback Will Pendergrass completed 11 of 16 passes for 151 yards and one touchdown. Austin quarterback Tre Larsen completed 21 of 36 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns, all of which were caught by AJ Hanse who had nine receptions for 133 yards. “This is another total team effort. Our offensive line, Nick Wilson-Haymond, Chace Fleming, Collin Sharp, Troy Cavazos, Caleb Rodkey, Kyle Schultz and Aaron Molina, is really starting to come around and play better each week,” Ridge Point

head coach Brett Sniffen said. “Kicker Kyle Ramsey is proving to be a force on special teams as well with his kickoffs going out the back of the end zone.” Marshall 61, Willowridge 27 The Buffaloes raced to a 34-7 halftime lead and rolled to a 61-27 win over Willowridge last Friday at Hall Stadium. Marshall’s Korey King had three touchdowns, first on a 27-yard pass from Malik Hornsby, then on an 80-yard kickoff return, and finally on an 87-yard pass from Hornsby. Jerry Davis rushed eight times for 132 yards and a touchdown, Devon Achane had six carries for 112 yards and a touchdown, and Hornsby had nine carries for 41 yards and two touchdowns. “I am proud of the team for coming right out and playing

Elkins 42, Clements 7 Clements was in front 7-6 at the end of the first quarter, but Elkins stormed back to beat the Rangers, 42-7 last Friday night at Mercer Stadium. Elkins’ quarterback Cameron George completed 11 of 16 passes for 215 yards and three touchdowns, and he rushed six times for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Granson caught two passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Xavier McIntyre had 16 tackles including nine solo tackles, and Bryce Bradley had 12 tackles and two sacks. Clements’ quarterback John Perry completed 11 of 17 passes for 71 yards and one touchdown. Angleton 14, Hightower 13 Angleton’s Kendall Archie scored the game winning touchdown on a 10-yard run with four minutes to go in the game to give Angleton a 1413 win over Hightower last Friday at Angleton. Hightower’s Chantz Ceaser led the Hurricanes’ offense as he scored on a 10-yard run and a 20-yard pass. This Week On Thursday, Clements plays Dulles at Mercer Stadium and Marshall plays Waltrip at Hall Stadium. On Friday, Austin plays Travis at Mercer Stadium, Willowridge plays at Northside, and Hightower plays Texas City at Hall Stadium. On Saturday, Bush plays Ridge Point at Mercer Stadium and Elkins plays Kempner at Hall Stadium.

Texans drive late in overtime to beat Dallas, 19-16 By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-16 in front of the largest home crowd (72,008) in Texans’ history last Sunday night at NRG Stadium. The Texans relied on their stars in overtime. The Cowboys had the first possession in overtime but decided to punt on fourth and one at the Texans’ 42 yard line. Starting at their 10-yard line, Houston moved the ball to the 24-yard line where Deshaun Watson hit DeAndre Hopkins for 49 yards, putting the ball at the Dallas 24 yard line. “It was man-to-man and Deshaun (Watson) put the ball on the money, so I could catch it. (Bill) O’Brien called the perfect play to give me

the opportunity to win the game,” Hopkins said. “I mean that’s D-hop (Hopkins). He’s a playmaker. He’s one of the best – if not the best – receivers in the NFL, so we rely on him. In those situations, he came up big, and playmakers make plays whenever we need them,” Watson said. “That was a situation where we needed to make a play and I threw it up for him to make a play and he did what he had to do. He did a great job of getting us down there into field goal range and making sure that he protected the ball and he did what he did.” Three plays later Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked a 36-yard field goal to give the Texans their second win of the season. Fairbairn also had field goals of 20, 21, and 19 yards. “(We had) a lot of ups and downs, you know every

game’s like that. You got to roll with the punches, you know I missed early. We were able to bounce back, and I’m glad we got the job done,” Fairbairn said. Hopkins’ big catch and run made up for a fumble earlier in the game. “Yeah, DeAndre’s a playmaker, he’s a great player, we’re always trying to get the ball in his hands. He came right up to me (after his fumble). He said, ‘I’ll make up for that.’ He came right up to me right after that play and he said, ‘Coach, I’ll make up for that’. Then, obviously he did,” Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien said. The Texans would not have found themselves in overtime if they had been able to score when they reached the 20 yard line, the red zone. For the game, they scored one touchdown out of the six times they were

in the red zone. Even worse, they only scored one touchdown out of the five times when they had a first and goal situation. “Yeah, it’s bad. We got to get better. It’s just we tried everything down there, nothing really worked. So, we got to go back as a coaching staff and look at it, players, everybody. We all have to look at it and see what we can do to be better, because we’re moving the ball. We move the ball pretty well, but when we get down in there, we got to score touchdowns. Once tonight, we came away with no points, twice, whatever. So, we got to get better there,” O’Brien said. The Texans lone touchdown came in the second quarter when rookie receiver Keke Coutee caught a 1-yard pass from Watson. For the game, Watson

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Houston Texans receiver Keke Coutee (16) scores a touchdown Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium as tight end Ryan Griffin looks on. The Texans beat the Cowboys 19-16 in overtime. Both teams are now 2-3 on the season. The Texans host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (Photo by Joe Southern)

completed 33 of 44 attempts for 375 yards and a touchdown. His quarterback rating was 98.2 He also ran the ball 10 times for 40 yards. The Houston defense

held the Cowboys to 98 yards rushing and 194 yards passing. J.J. Watt had a sack, giving him six for the season. Justin Reid and Kareem Jackson each had an interception.

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Texian Market Days returns to George Ranch Oct. 20 From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Tickets for the 35th annual Texian Market Days festival are now on sale at all Houston-area H-E-B business centers. Become immersed in the sights and sounds of more than 150 years of Texas history at the 35th annual Texian Market Days festival. Set for Saturday, Oct. 20, at George Ranch Historical Park, the annual folk festival is a community fall favorite benefiting the Fort Bend History Association. Guests can expect a day full of historical activities, including battle re-enactments, pioneer life and cattleworking demonstrations, cannon fire, vintage games, a craft vendor market, local food vendors and lots of handson activities. “Texian Market Days grabs our heritage from the history books and corrals it into a living, breathing, reenacting experience,” said Steve Nelson, 2018 Texian Market Days CoChair and Fort Bend History Association Board Member. “To experience Texian Market Days is to get in touch with the inner pioneers and cowboys that reside deep in the souls of all of us.” Other highlights of the festival include live period music, outdoor cooking

Civil War re-enactors fire a cannon during a previous Texian Market Days at George Ranch Historical Park. (Submitted photo)

demonstrations and tastings at the chuckwagon camp, Victorian games, antique vehicles, a petting zoo, pony rides and face painting. New for 2018: Anyone who dresses in full historic costume will receive halfoff festival admission at the gate. “We thought this would be a fun way to get the community involved in the old-fashioned spirit of the festival,” said 2018 Texian Market Days Chairman and Chief Curator of Collections Chris Godbold. “And for anyone who might wonder what exactly ‘full historic costume’ means, we have an online guide posted to TexianMarketDays.com to

help with brainstorming.” This year, the Fort Bend History Association has announced Reliant, an NRG company, as the festival’s presenting sponsor. “One of our core values is supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president, NRG Retail and Reliant. “As a sixth generation Texan, I feel a strong connection to our state’s unique heritage. We’re so excited to continue supporting the mission of the Fort Bend History Association and the value it brings to local residents.” “We are very honored to have Reliant’s support and leadership powering this year’s Texian Market Days

Come dressed in period clothing and receive half-price admission to Texian Market Days at George Ranch Historical Park. (Submitted photo)

festival,” said Director of Development Zarinah K. Poole. “As the presenting sponsor, Reliant has shown lots of interest in helping us grow and shape this year’s event to draw bigger crowds. They are a true community partner.” The festival is a community event put on by the Fort Bend History Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Fort Bend County and Texas history. All proceeds from

Texian Market Days benefit the educational and preservation efforts of the Fort Bend History Association, which includes the George Ranch Historical Park, Fort Bend Museum, DeWalt Heritage Center and other affiliates. Discount tickets for Texian Market Days are available at Houston-area H-E-B Business Centers and are on sale now. Regular-priced tickets for Texian Market Days are available online at www.

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Program enables specialists from the hospital’s Wound Care Program and its cardiovascular and general surgery services to coordinate and expedite the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have wounds in the foot or leg, or ulcers due to diabetes or vascular disease. Foot and lower leg amputations are a serious health issue in the United States, with more than 180,000 performed each year. About half of the major amputations are performed without any prior diagnostic evaluation. Amputation patients face

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LEGALS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS GREEN FIELDS AND MESQUITE NORTH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN SETTLERS PARK SUBDIVISION The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City: RFQ 2019-05:

GREEN FIELDS AND MESQUITE NORTH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN SETTLERS PARK SUBDIVISION LOCATION OF WORK: SETTLERS PARK SUBDIVISION Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed submittals, one (1) original, four (4) copies, and one (1) electronic copy on 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, on or before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH ASSESSMENT

Oct. 11, 12, 13 & 14

The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City:

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Sealed submittals, one (1) original, five (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy on 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, on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-136 (FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES) AND CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE IV (FOOD AND FOOD SERVICES) BY REVISING REGULATIONS AND FEES RELATING TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Said ordinance is available in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

FOR POSTAGE METER LEASE MACHINE AND OTHER MAILING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

The City of Stafford is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified mailing equipment providers to enter into a contract with the City to be the City’s official provider for a leased postage meter machine and other mailing equipment and services system. The information setting forth the qualifications of the proposer and the proposals should be sealed and marked “Request for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals – Postage Meter Lease Machine and Other Mailing Equipment and Services” and delivered to the City Secretary of the City of Stafford, 2610 S. Main, Stafford, TX 77477 before 4:00 P.M. (Local Time), Monday, October 22, 2018. All proposals received will be opened publicly and read aloud at 4:05 P.M. at Stafford City Hall, Council Chambers on Monday, October 22, 2018. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Faxed or electronic mailed proposals will not be accepted. City Council is expected to determine the most highly qualified provider and authorize the execution of an agreement letter at the regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to request additional information. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, in duplicate, on the original forms, signed by an officer of the company, will be received by F.B.C. MUD No. 26, at the offices of the District Operator, Q.V.U.D. 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459, until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 for the construction of: WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM

Thomas Harris III

REHABILITATION & REPAIR

Interim City Secretary

PHASE ONE: PIPE BURSTING in QUAIL GREEN WEST

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING USE CLASSIFICATION AND PARKING SCHEDULE UPDATES IN THE DEVELOPMENT CODE CITY OF SUGAR LAND Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m., October 25, 2018, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed update to the zoning use classification and parking schedules, found in the Development Code. The purposes of the changes are to modernize and clarify the application of the zoning use classifications and parking requirements while better protecting the existing quality of life for our residents. These recommended changes do not change the character of our existing zoning districts or City, modify requirements for multi-family, or remove safeguards that are currently in place. Rather, they enhance the quality of life for our residents and businesses by permitting additional compatible uses, placing additional restrictions and regulations on certain uses, and continuing to protect single-family residential neighborhoods from undesirable encroachment. Learn more about the draft changes by visiting the project webpage at www.sugarlandtx.gov/DevCodeUpdate, or by contacting the City of Sugar Land Planning Department by email at longrangeplanning@sugarlandtx. gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be available on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” Planning and Zoning Commission no later than Friday, October 19, 2018

Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26 Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas Plans, specifications and necessary information may be obtained from Saliger Engineering Corporation by calling 830-263-1510 or email request to wsaliger@swbell.net, for a non-refundable deposit of $100 per set of plans and/or specifications. Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid and must accompany each proposal. Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check must be made payable to F.B.C. Municipal Utility District No. 26 The successful bidder must furnish an insurance certificate, a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price within ten (10) days after receipt of the contract documents. Payment and performance bonds shall be issued from sureties with “A” rating from Best’s Key Rating Guide and who are authorized by the State Board 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. F.B.C. Municipal Utility District No. 26 reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to them or waiver all irregularities. Dated: September 10, 2018 - F. B. C. Municipal Utility District No. 26 NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Police Department Building Expansion

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Fire Department Administration Building and Station 1. The City of Stafford seeks proposals for the furnishing of all labor, material, and equipment, and the performing of all Work required for the following project in the City:

1.The City of Stafford seeks proposals for the furnishing of all labor, material, and equipment, and the performing of all Work required for the following project in the City:

Project Name: Fire Department Administration Building and Station Renovations

Project Name:

LOCATION OF WORK: 10210 Mula Road, Stafford, Texas 77477

LOCATION OF WORK: 2602 South Main Street, Stafford, Texas 77477

2. As of October 3, 2018, drawings, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained from below:

Police Department Addition and Interior Renovations

2. On October 3, 2018, drawings, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained from below:

CivCast:

https://www.civcastusa.com Phone: 281-376-4577 Email: support@civcast.com

CivCast:

https://www.civcastusa.com Phone: 281-376-4577 Email: support@civcast.com

AGC/Texas:

2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 305 Houston, TX 77057 Phone Number: 713-334-7100 Email: houston@agctx.org

AGC/Texas:

2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 305 Houston, TX 77057 Phone Number: 713-334-7100 Email: houston@agctx.org

Dodge Plan Room:

4300 Beltway Place, Suite 150 Arlington, TX 76018 Phone Number: 1-800-393-6343 Email: support@construction.com https://www.construction.com/products/dodgeplanroom

Dodge Plan Room:

3. Competitive sealed proposals will be received by City Secretary, City of Stafford, City Hall, 2610 South Main Street, Stafford, Texas 77477 until November 1, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. at which time the names of the firms submitting proposals and the proposal price will be read. No other information will be released by the City during the proposal evaluation process or prior to contract award. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered. 4. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting for all interested parties will be held on October 16, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m. at City of Stafford, City Hall, 2610 South Main Street, Stafford, Texas 77477.

4. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting for all interested parties will be held on October 16, 2018 @ 11:00 a.m. at City of Stafford, City Hall, 2610 South Main Street, Stafford, Texas 77477.

5. The City may conduct interviews with all proposers in relation to the published selection criteria in the Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals.

6. The City will evaluate and rank the proposals within 45 days after the proposal opening date and time. The City will select the proposal that provides the best value to the City based on the published selection criteria and the weighted value of those criteria and the ranking evaluations.

The City will attempt to negotiate with the selected proposer and if the City cannot successfully negotiate a contract, the City will formally and in writing end the negotiations with that offer and go to the next proposer(s) in order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all proposals are rejected. Within seven days after the contract is awarded, the City will document the basis of its selection and shall make the evaluations public.

7. Questions regarding this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals must be received by the City of Stafford or its representative no later than October 19, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m. Questions will not be accepted after this time.

Questions regarding this proposal shall be sent to: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Randy Hickey, RA, RID, NCARB Telephone: 281-496-0066 Fax: 281-496-0220 E-mail: rhickey@huitt-zollars.com

8. The City of Stafford shall provide a Q&A addendum addressing all questions that are received in writing on or before the written question submittal deadline. Questions received from all Proposers shall be answered and placed on the CivCast website in an Addendum. All changes to the Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal will be posted in an Addendum on the same website. Check the website daily for updates.

Boards and Commissions are essential to the operation of city government. Service can be a rewarding and hands-on experience.

9. The City does not assume responsibility for not receiving questions from the Proposers or the Proposers’ receipt of any answers, addenda, or amendments.

For more information on the Boards and Commissions application, nomination, interview and appointment process, contact the city’s Community Engagement division at 281-275-2401 or email volunteer@ sugarlandtx.gov.

10. Contact with any personnel of the City other than Mr. Chris Riggs, Director of Public Works, criggs@staffordtx.gov, 281-261-3922, regarding this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) may be grounds for elimination from the selection process.

Questions regarding this submittal must be received on or before 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Please post all questions on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. The City will award and give notice within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days after the opening date and time. NOTICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECRUITMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 19, 2018 The City of Sugar Land is looking for volunteers interested in giving their time, energy, and expertise to serve as members on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sugar Land 4B Corporation, and the Imperial Redevelopment Board. Applications must be submitted electronically by October 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. through the Serve Sugar Land website at https://volunteer.sugarlandtx. gov/. The groups provide valuable insight and advice on various issues and events. Zoning Board of Adjustment The Zoning Board of Adjustment appeals administrative decisions, hears and decides special exceptions and variances, and interprets the intent of the zoning ordinance. Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission makes recommendations to City Council concerning the use of land and other planning functions. The Commission promotes orderly development through the review of development applications, master plans, and zoning regulations. Sugar Land 4B Corporation

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4300 Beltway Place, Suite 150 Arlington, TX 76018 Phone Number: 1-800-393-6343 Email: support@construction.com https://www.construction.com/products/dodgeplanroom 3. Competitive sealed proposals will be received by City Secretary, City of Stafford, City Hall, 2610 South Main Street, Stafford, Texas 77477 until November 1, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. at which time the names of the firms submitting proposals and the proposal price will be read. No other information will be released by the City during the proposal evaluation process or prior to contract award. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-136 (FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES) AND CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE IV (FOOD AND FOOD SERVICES) BY REVISING REGULATIONS AND FEES RELATING TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES The City of Sugar Land City Council on September 18, 2018 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 2136:

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH ASSESSMENT

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

CLASSIFIED ADS THAT GET RESULTS CALL US AT 281-690-4200

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Questions regarding this submittal must be received on or before 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Please post all questions on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. The City will award and give notice within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days after the opening date and time.

The Sugar Land 4B Corporation promotes, assists, and enhances economic development activities and quality of life opportunities within the City of Sugar Land, and encourages economic development.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Imperial Redevelopment Board

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit and a Food and Beverage Certificate by P4N Arcola, LLC doing business as Wing Stop, to be located at 5243 FM 521, Suite #O, Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas 77583. Officers of said corporation are: Khiem Ngo, Managing Member and Ann Nguyen, Managing Member.

The Imperial Redevelopment Board governs the district and has the authority to act on issues of implementing or contracting with other entities to implement a Tax Increment Financing District Project Plan; developer requests for infrastructure reimbursement pursuant to the statutes, issuing bonds to finance eligible project costs, and establishing District ad valorem tax rates.

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H METHODIST, FROM PAGE 6 treatment. million people in the country have peripheral arterial disease. One of the goals of the limb salvage program is to educate people about vascular issues and encour-

“If a patient has pain in his or her calf, thigh or buttocks after walking a short distance, or at night in bed, it could be a sign of a blockage or narrowing of the blood vessels in the legs,” said Dr. Jean Bismuth, a board-

certified vascular surgeon with Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates and a member of the Limb Salvage Program team. “And while the patient may not have a wound or ulcer yet, the conditions are in place and the likelihood of a problem is much greater.

CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF SPECIAL CHARTER ELECTION The polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for voting in a Special Election for the purpose of submitting proposed Charter Amendments to the qualified voters of the City. STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477

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Our goal is to help these patients before they find themselves at risk of amputation.” Cheng said that studies have shown that revascularization is the appropriate initial treatment protocol in approximately 70 percent of patients who suffer from

severe vascular disease, compared to just 15 percent who require amputation. Patients with symptoms of vascular disease in their legs should schedule an appointment with Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates by calling 832-522-8616.

Patients with an active wound or ulcer should be examined by a wound specialist at the Houston Methodist Wound Care Program at Sugar Land. To schedule an appointment, call 281-275-0770. For more information, visit houstonmethodist.org/wound-sl.

Thứ Hai, ngày 29 tháng Mười, 2018 - Thứ Sáu, ngày 2 tháng Mười Một, 2018 7 giờ sáng – 7 giờ tối Ban hành thông báo này ngày 8 tháng Mười, 2018. Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC Thư Ký Thành Phố CITY OF STAFFORD / CIUDAD DE STAFFORD/ STAFFORD市/ THÀNH PHỐ STAFFORD

Early Voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the below polling location, dates and times in the City of Stafford. EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CHARTER ELECTION AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CARTA ORGÁNICA 憲章特別選舉通知 THÔNG BÁO VỀ CUỘC BẦU CỬ HIẾN CHƯƠNG ĐẶC BIỆT To the qualified electors of the City of Stafford, Texas: Para los electores habilitados de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas: 致Texas州Stafford市合格選民：

Monday-Friday, October 22 – October 26, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday, October 29 – November 2, 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Gửi các cử tri hội đủ điều kiện của Thành phố Stafford, Texas: Notice is hereby given that the City will hold a Special Election, to be conducted jointly and concurrently with Fort Bend County, on November 6, 2018, for the purpose of submitting proposed Charter Amendments to the qualified voters of the City.

Issued this the 8th day of October 2018. Se notifica por el presente que la Ciudad celebrará una Elección Especial, a celebrarse en forma conjunta y simultánea con el Condado de Fort Bend, el 6 de noviembre de 2018, para el propósito de presentar enmiendas propuestas a la Carta Orgánica ante los votantes habilitados de la Ciudad.

Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC City Secretary CIUDAD DE STAFFORD AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CARTA ORGÁNICA El lugar de votación indicado a continuación estará abierto de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. el martes 6 de noviembre de 2018 para votar en una Elección Especial para el propósito de presentar enmiendas propuestas a la Carta Orgánica ante los votantes habilitados de la Ciudad. STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main

茲此通知：上述城市將舉行一特別選舉，其將與Fort Bend郡於2018年11月6日聯合和同時進行，目的是為向該市的合格選民提交擬議的《憲章》修正案。 Theo đây xin thông báo rằng Thành Phố sẽ tổ chức một Cuộc Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt, được thực hiện kết hợp và hợp nhất với Quận Fort Bend, vào ngày 6 tháng Mười Một, năm 2018 để thực hiện mục đích đệ trình Các Bản Tu Chính Hiến Chương được đề nghị cho các cử tri hội đủ điều kiện của Thành Phố. Proposed Amendment A

Stafford, Texas 77477 La votación anticipada en persona se llevará a cabo en el lugar de votación, las fechas y los horarios siguientes en la Ciudad de Stafford. LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477

Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to delete the list of enumerated powers the City is authorized to exercise as a home-rule city under state law. Enmienda propuesta A Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para eliminar la lista de facultades enumeradas que la Ciudad está autorizada a ejercer como una ciudad de gobierno autónomo bajo la ley estatal. 提議修正案A Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以刪除本市作為自治市根據州法律有權行使的一系列明示權力。

Lunes a viernes del 22 de octubre al 26 de octubre de 2018 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sábado 27 de octubre de 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Đề Án Tu Chính A Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để xóa danh sách các thẩm quyền đã ghi rõ mà Thành Phố được phép thực thi với tư cách là thành phố tự trị theo luật tiểu bang hay không.

Lunes a viernes del 29 de octubre al 2 de noviembre de 2018 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Proposed Amendment B Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that the Mayor shall be elected at-large, to a four year term of office.

Emitido el 8 de octubre de 2018.

Enmienda propuesta B Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que el alcalde será electo en general, para un mandato de cuatro años en el cargo.

Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC Secretaria de la Ciudad STAFFORD市憲章特別選舉通知

提議修正案B Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市長應以不分區方式選舉產生，任期四年。

下列投票所將在週二，2018年11月6日，上午7:00至晚上7:00開放，在一特別選舉中投票其目的是為向該市的合格選民提交擬議的《憲章》修正案。

Đề Án Tu Chính B Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định Thị Trưởng phải được bầu chọn trên toàn khu vực, cho một nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ bốn năm.

STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477 親自出席提前投票將於下列的投票地點、日期、和時間於Stafford市舉行。

Proposed Amendment C Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that the Mayor shall not serve for more than four consecutive terms or parts of terms. Enmienda propuesta C

提前投票地點 Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main

Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que el alcalde no fungirá por más de cuatro mandatos consecutivos o partes de mandatos.

Stafford, Texas 77477 周一至周五，2018年10月22日 - 10月26日

上午8:00至下午5:00

週六，2018年10月27日

上午7:00至晚上7:00

周一至周五，2018年10月29日 - 11月2日

上午7:00至晚上7:00

本通知於2018年10月8日發布。 Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC 市政秘書

THÀNH PHỐ STAFFORD THÔNG BÁO VỀ CUỘC BẦU CỬ HIẾN CHƯƠNG ĐẶC BIỆT Địa điểm bỏ phiếu được ghi dưới đây sẽ mở cửa từ 7 giờ sáng đến 7 giờ tối thứ Ba, ngày 6 tháng Mười Một, 2018 để các cử tri tới bỏ phiếu trong Cuộc Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt để thực hiện mục đích đệ trình Các Tu Chính Hiến Chương được đề nghị cho các cử tri hội đủ điều kiện của Thành Phố. STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477 Thủ tục đích thân tới Bỏ Phiếu Sớm sẽ được tiến hành tại địa điểm và ngày giờ được ghi dưới đây tại Thành Phố Staford. ĐỊA ĐIỂM PHÒNG PHIẾU CHO THỦ TỤC BỎ PHIẾU SỚM Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477 Thứ Hai, ngày 22 tháng Mười, 2018 - Thứ Sáu, ngày 26 tháng Mười, 2018 8 giờ sáng - 5 giờ chiều Thứ Bảy, ngày 27 tháng Mười, 2018

7 giờ sáng – 7 giờ tối

提議修正案C Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市長不得任職超過四個連續的任期或部分任期。 Đề Án Tu Chính C Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định Thị Trưởng không được phép phục vụ hơn bốn nhiệm kỳ hoặc các phần nhiệm kỳ liên tiếp. Proposed Amendment D Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that Councilmembers shall not serve for more than four consecutive terms or parts of terms. Enmienda propuesta D Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que los concejales no fungirán por más de cuatro mandatos consecutivos o partes de mandatos. 提議修正案D Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市議員不得任職超過四個任期或部分任期。 Đề Án Tu Chính D Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố không được phép phục vụ hơn bốn nhiệm kỳ hoặc các phần nhiệm kỳ liên tiếp. Proposed Amendment E Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford be amended to provide that Councilmembers shall be elected to At-Large Positions No. 1, 2,3,4, 5 and 6. Enmienda propuesta E Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford para disponer que los concejales serán electos para posiciones generales números 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6. 提議修正案E 是否應修正Stafford市地方自治憲章，以規定市議員應按第1、2、3、4、5及6不分區席位選舉產生。

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Đề Án Tu Chính E Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stanfford, Texas để quy định các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố phải được bầu chọn là các Vị Trí Toàn Khu Số 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 và 6. Proposed Amendment F Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that Councilmembers shall be elected to a term of three years; to provide for initial, staggered terms of two years for Councilmembers Positions 1, 2 and 4 for the elections held in 2019, 2019 and 2020, respectively and to provide thereafter for three year terms of office. Enmienda propuesta F Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que los concejales serán electos para un mandato de tres años; para disponer los mandatos intercalados iniciales de dos años para los concejales en las posiciones 1, 2 y 4 para las elecciones celebradas en 2019, 2019 y 2020, respectivamente, y para disponer a partir de entonces mandatos de tres años en el cargo. 提議修正案F Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定當選市議員任期為三年；規定2019、 2019及2020年選舉的第1、2及4席位市議員的初始任期為兩年且任期交錯；並規定此後任期為三年。 Đề Án Tu Chính F Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố phải được bầu chọn cho một nhiệm kỳ ba năm; quy định các nhiệm kỳ hai năm đầu tiên theo giai đoạn đối với thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố Vị Trí số 1, 2 và 4 cho các cuộc bầu cử diễn ra vào năm 2019 và 2020, theo thứ tự tương ứng, và sau đó quy định các nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ ba năm. Proposed Amendment G Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide that the Mayor shall receive pay and compensation, along with the payment of necessary expenses incurred in performance of official duties, as set by the City Council by ordinance. The amount of such compensation shall not exceed the fair market value of a City’s Chief Executive Officer of a comparable size of the City of Stafford. Enmienda propuesta G Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que el alcalde recibirá pago y remuneración, junto

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over 12 million square feet dai- which is expected to open next H SCHOOLS, FROM PAGE 1 ly with our custodians, and we year. serve over 53,000 meals each Dupre also took advantage of having several state Legislanalize data to maintain the day,” he said. He noted that last year the tors in the room to talk about comfort of the status quo. The district is engaged in strategic district received 134 designat- funding in the upcoming legisplanning sessions and is con- ed distinctions from the Texas lative session. “We work to fulfill the ducting a listening tour to hear Education Agency. “What that means ouronschools are regular out- expectations our state from residents. He addressed meeting agenda and the item shallisbe the next City Councilofmeeting performing other schools like constitution. Sometimes that school safety and noted they agenda unless a different date was specified in the request. means we have to convince are installing locks on class- them in the state,” he said. Dupre touted the district’s our own elected officials that room doors that will allow Enmienda propuesta I 94 percent graduation rate and they need do things them to be locked from latheCarta Se deberá enmendar Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de lato Ciudad de that noted a significant increase in honor the integrity of the coninside. They are also utilizing Stafford, Texas, para disponer que cualquier concejal pueda solicitar que se coloque the number of students taking stitution as well,” he said. “For Social Sentinel, onlinedeserun ítem en la an agenda una asamblea del Consejo Municipal y el ítem aparecerá en Advance Placement classes. us that means we need the revice that probes mediaasamblea la agenda de lasocial próxima ordinaria del Consejo Municipal a menos que se “Those are advanced sources, it means we need to sites for potentials threas. haya especificado una fecha diferente en la solicitud. Randle also proudly noted courses our students take with have systems in place to dethat Jackson Elementary, challenging tests to earn col- liver that free public education. 提議修正案I which has been flooded the lege credit,” he said. “We’ve That means we don’t need Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定任何市議員可請求在市議會會議議程中 last three years, was named a increased participation in that vouchers, we don’t need char列入一項議題，除非在請求中指定了不同日期，否則該議題應出現在市議會下一次例行會 program and the number of ter schools, we need our state national Blue Ribbon School. 議的議程中。 “There is no excuse for any- students taking and passing schools and our state to supbody for accomplishing those them by over 27 percent in the port public education because Đề Ánhe Tusaid, Chính I our kids are counting on us.” goals,” noting their last five years.” Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy củahas Thành để quy He Chế also Nội said Bộ there beenPhố Stafford, He said Texas the three superexample. định rằng bất kỳ thành viên Hội Đồng Thànhincrease Phố nào thể yêu cầu đưaare mộtinvấn đề a 400 percent in có dual intendents agreement vào nộiDupre, dung họp nghị sự của Hội Đồng Thànhwith Phố Wharton và vấn đề đó phảiit có trongtonội dungsafety credit classes when comes school Charles họp nghị sự thường lệ kế tiếp của Hội Đồng Thành Phố, trừ khi trong yêu cầu đó ghi rõ County Junior College and and security. Fort Bend ISD ngày khác. Bend this year Houston Community College. “We can’t run schools if our “In Fort “That means they’re (stu- kids are not safe and they don’t we broke the 76,000-student Proposed mark. We haveAmendment those studentsJ dents) leaving us ready to go,” feel safe,” he said. “We want student totofeel included Shall the Home the City of Stafford, Texas,every be amended delete speaking more thanRule 95 Charter lan- heofsaid. Dupre and and a part of our comthe requirement that the term of officesaid for growth Judges continof the City ofsafe Stafford Municipal guages in our community,” an of issue theof the munity. if they don’t Court be concurrent termtoofbe office the with Mayor City ofBecause Stafford. Dupre said, adding they with main-the ues feel that way there’s a risk they tain 79 facilities and have a district. “By 2027 Fort Bend ISD is might harm themselves or othEnmienda propuesta J staff of more than 11,000 indiexpected to bede fully developed ers. That’s the research Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica Gobierno Autónomo de lawhat Ciudad de viduals. they call it built outla–duración and shows us.” para Jueces Stafford, para eliminar– el requisito de que del cargo He beganTexas, by introducing expect that timesea wesimultánea will Dupre also took advantage del Tribunal de la we Ciudad deatStafford con la duración del several studentsMunicipal and teacha little over 85,000 stu- of his audience to pitch the alcalde de various la Ciudadhave de Stafford. erscargo and del touting their accomplishments and other dents in Fort Bend ISD,” he bond election set for Nov. 6. said. “Inform yourself about this 提議修正案J awards won by the district. “This year we opened the bond. It’s the largest in Fort “We’re a team and we want 是否應修正Texas州Stafford市地方自治憲章，以刪除Stafford市市政法院法官的任期應 to與Stafford市市長的任期同步的要求。 be a team. That’s what we’re district’s 15th middle school, Bend history, $992.6 million. about at Fort Bend, because it Ronald Thornton Middle About half of it goes to new takes a lotTuofChính peopleJand a sol- School,” he said, noting that construction,” he said, addĐề Án fall the James Reece ing that it would also be used id,Có well cultured team to Chương drive next nên tu chính Hiến Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để xóa Technical Center will open. 28,000 miles a day on our yêu cầu rằng nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ đối với các Thẩm Phán của Tòa Án Thành Phố của They also recently broke school buses. We also clean Thành Phố Stafford phải song song với nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ của Trưởng PAGE Thành11 SEEThị SCHOOLS, ground on Elementary 51, Phố Stafford.

Proposed Amendment K Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide that the person receiving the majority of votes cast for any office of the city subject to election shall thereupon be declared by said City Council elected. Enmienda propuesta K Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que la persona que recibe la mayoría de los votos emitidos para cualquier cargo de la ciudad sujeto a elección será declarada por consiguiente electa por dicho Consejo Municipal. 提議修正案K Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定在本市任何職位選舉中獲得多數票者應隨即由市議會宣布當選。 Đề Án Tu Chính K Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định rằng người nhận được đa số phiếu bầu cho bất kỳ chức vụ nào trong chính quyền thành phố phải qua bầu cử sẽ được Hội Đồng Thành Phố tuyên bố trúng cử. Proposed Amendment L Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide for the submission of the City budget no later than 45 days before September 30 by the Mayor of the City of Stafford. Enmienda propuesta L Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer la presentación del presupuesto de la Ciudad a más tardar 45 días antes del 30 de septiembre por el alcalde de la Ciudad de Stafford. 提議修正案L Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定本市預算應由Stafford市市長提交，且提交日期不得晚於9月30日之前45天。 Đề Án Tu Chính L Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định Thị Trưởng Thành Phố Stafford phải đệ trình ngân sách Thành Phố trễ nhất là 45 ngày trước ngày 30 tháng Chín. Proposed Amendment M Shall Sections 11.01 to 11.05 in Article XI of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to delete obsolete, transitional provisions from the City Charter. Enmienda propuesta M

Se deberán enmendar las secciones 11.01 a 11.05 del Artículo XI de la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para eliminar disposiciones transitorias obsoletas de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad. 提議修正案M 是否應修正Texas州Stafford市地方自治憲章第XI條第11.01至11.05節，以刪除市憲章中過時的過渡性條款。 Đề Án Tu Chính M Có nên tu chính các Mục 11.01 đến 11.05 thuộc Điều Khoản XI của Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để xóa các điều khoản quy định chuyển tiếp và đã lỗi thời ra khỏi Hiến Chương Thành Phố.

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H MATHEW, FROM PAGE 1 doctorate, Delaware Law School; Bachelors, Penn State University Qualifications for this position: I have the requisite experience to be an outstanding Judge of County Court at Law 3. I am the most qualified candidate for this position. Some of the roles and areas that I have handled over the years as an attorney include: the Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Arcola, civil litigation, criminal defense, probation cases assigned through the Texas Department of Corrections, landlord tenant issues, oil and gas and probate matters. During

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H SCHOOLS, FROM PAGE 9 to expand facilities, improve security, and upgrade technology. “Our tax rate has been very stable. We expect to increase the tax rate by three pennies, but you can see we reduced the tax rate three years ago,” he said. “In the worst case it will be one penny higher than it was in 2016.” “We’re a three-quarters of a billion dollar corporate entity, but in the end, everything we do, is from the heart,” he concluded. “It’s about the students.” Robert Bostic, Stafford MSD Although Stafford is much smaller and unique compared to its neighboring districts, Bostic was proud of the quality of education provided by the SMSD. “We’re the only municipal school district in the state of Texas,” he said. Comparatively, the district is just over seven square miles in size. “In that seven and a half

this time, I have practiced in Fort Bend, Montgomery, Harris, Brazoria, Galveston, Jefferson and other counties in and around Houston. Having this experience in various courts, I have seen what works and does not work. I can bring effective and efficient changes to the county court system that will positively impact the residents of Fort Bend County. When a Fort Bend County resident is in front of the court, whether by choice or otherwise, I believe they are looking for a swift and fair resolution for their issue and to be treated justly. In order to provide this, I am committed to the following: 1. Reducing backlog and ensure that cases are automatically set for hearings and trials once pleadings

are filed thereby saving tax payer funds. 2. Allowing for submission hearing through written pleadings, rather than mandatory attorney appearances thereby benefitting their clients in saving attorney fees. 3. Collaborate and meet with the constituents in this County and the attorneys that practice in this court on a regular basis to ensure that concerns are addressed properly and appropriately. I have been a resident of Fort Bend County since 2002 and am active in the community as well as several civic organizations. I am member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Campaign website: www. juliforjudge.com Email address: juli@julimathewforjudge.com Phone: 281-221-1185

County Court at Law No. 5 (Fort Bend County); former prosecutor in Fort Bend County District Attorney Office (4 years); familiar with the juvenile justice system as a former juvenile prosecutor and currently a juvenile criminal defense

lawyer; trial lawyer for 14 years; Fort Bend County resident for 20-plus years. Campaign website: www. toniforjudge.com Email address: toniforjudge@gmail.com Phone number: 281-8102246

square miles we are surrounded by some of the largest school districts in the state and I would say even in the nation, which makes it really, really competitive in order to get resources, in order to get teachers, in order to keep technical folks that come in and out of our schools,” he said. “Stafford is 3,700 kids and about 500 employees and some of the best people in America that you’ve ever met.” Bostic talked about the district’s record bond issue of $62 million approved last year. Although that may be small by the standard of the other districts, there are only 18,000 residents in Stafford. “What makes Stafford really happen are people,” he said. “That’s what makes it happen. Our teachers are rock stars and our staff are rock stars.” Being a small district means everybody does more than one job. “Everybody, including the superintendent, does two, three, six, eight, 10 things,” he said. Observing that the district scored a B on the state’s controversial grading system, Bostic

said they will do better. “We go a B, so what? We’re going to raise that, too,” he said. “No one comes to school and says, hey, let me give you my second or third best.” He talked about their philosophy of Keep it 100. “Some people would say 97 percent of our kids did well. At least 3 percent of those kids didn’t do well. But those 3 percent are 100 percent of somebody’s child,” he said. “We want 100 percent of our third-graders to read on or above grade level, no excuses. We want 100 percent of our seventh-graders to take the ACT. We want 100 percent of our eighth-graders to take the PSAT. That’s what we want. We want 100 percent of our 10th graders to take the SAT or TSI. Finally in 12th grade, we want 100 percent of our kids to be able to graduate college or career ready.” Bostic gave the example of Stafford High School’s principal being a Stafford graduate 20 years ago. “Our goal is that our students and staff are ready to lead boldly in the world of tomorrow,” heT:10” said.

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H KENNEDY, FROM PAGE 1 Education: A.B. Dartmouth College, J.D. Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Trained mediator A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center. Qualifications for this position: Licensed attorney since 1983; Associate Judge, Fort Bend County Courts at Law, 1999 to present; former Municipal Court Judge; former member, State Bar of Texas State Judiciary Relations Committee; Special

H WATSON, FROM PAGE 1 Education: Juris Doctorate, Syracuse College of Law Qualifications for this position: 27 years of

H HRBACEK, FROM PAGE 1

Spazing out at the fair The ’80s cover band The Spazmatics perform last Wednesday at the Fort Bend County Fair. The annual fair and rodeo concluded Sunday night. (Photo by Joe Southern)

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Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence (1986); University of Houston Law Center Bachelor of Science; Accounting (1980); University of Houston Clear Lake City Qualifications for this position: My campaign is based upon my experience and qualifications in 30-plus years of law practice and 25-plus years of grassroots activism at the city, county, and state levels of Republican politics. I have practiced law in Fort Bend County since 1988. My law firm is based in Sugar Land and I have the unique distinction of being Board Certified by the State Bar of Texas and

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Master; former United States Congressional intern. Helping juveniles through judicial guidance is important to me. I have had the chance to show juveniles how to leave their delinquent conduct behind and get back on the right track. Most of them have done just that. I’ve committed myself to our community’s youth. All of the activities and organizations in which I am involved are for the benefit of and support of our youth. They need people vested in

them because they are our future. I believe everyone should have his or her day in court and that they should be on an even playing field. It’s my job to ensure that playing field remains even by being fair, impartial and following the law. I follow the law, and I don’t let my personal feelings or beliefs enter into a ruling. Campaign website: www. haroldkennedyforjudge.com Email address: haroldkennedycampaign@gmail.com Phone: 832-451-0409

experience as licensed attorney. Former chief juvenile prosecutor, former municipal judge, City of Stafford, general counsel – Fort Bend Employee Federation, principal attorney, T.V. Watson

Law P.L.L.C. Campaign website: twatsonforjudge.com Email address: tvwatsonlaw@gmail.com Phone number: 281-4914838

also being a CPA. I have been deeply involved in the growth of our county, not only as Mayor of Sugar Land, but as a Director on the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, the Fort Bend County and Grand Parkway Toll Road Authorities and as a longtime member of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Fort Bend County is my home – personally, professionally, and politically. I care strongly about the integrity of our Republican Party. Our county, our citizens, and our Republican Party deserve to have a judge with the best experience and the proven,

conservative track record to back it up. My 25-plus years of involvement in the Fort Bend Republican Party and the Republican Party of Texas is a testament to my conservative values. I am the best qualified and experienced attorney, business owner, and fiscal conservative - ready to establish a productive and efficient county court for the taxpayers. I am ready to take on this important responsibility of establishing the new County Court No. 6 with the highest levels of integrity and judicial fairness. Campaign website: www. deanforjudge.com Email address: dean@ deanforjudge.com Phone: 832-600-4175

Fridays & Sundays • 12PM ~ Dark Saturdays • 9AM - Dark

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Largest in Fort Bend County October 12th - October 28th Acres of Pumpkins & Gourds • Food, Fun, Entertainment Great Setting for Fall Photos

Fridays all month enjoy - Pumpkin Sales Saturdays & Sundays all month enjoy • Live entertainment • Photo Booth • Food • Face Painting • Hayrides • Bounce House • Children’s Maze SnoCones • Popcorn • Cotton Candy Auction ~ October 27-28 HOLY SMOKERS COOKING TEAM

Smoked brisket & pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, sausage on a stick available for sale on Sat & Sun, cooked by the award-winning Holy Smokers Cooking Team.

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Stafford dominates Yates Senior Tu’Shawn Wilson scored three touchdowns in Stafford’s 54-18 victory over Houston Yates on Friday at Spartan Stadium. Stafford will play Wheatley for the first time at 7 p.m. Thursday at Barnett Stadium. (Submitted photo)

Education: BA in political science Prairie View A&M University, JD Thurgood Marshall School of Law Qualifications for this position: Former teacher specialized in teaching “at risk” students. Has handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases as an Assistant District Attorney in Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office. Campaign website: shermanhattonforjudge.com Email address: shermanhattonforjudge@gmail.com Phone: 713-730-9529

GIVE A NEW TOY, GET A FREE FLU SHOT Flu shots for persons age 18 and older only.

Join Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, the Exchange and Rotary Clubs and Toys for Tots in an effort to keep our community healthy and make our local children happy this holiday season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or children’s clothing item and you’ll receive a FREE flu shot. No appointment is necessary. The flu vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. Vaccination with the flu vaccine may not protect all people who receive the vaccine. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and older, with no history of Guillain-Barré syndrome or rubber latex allergy, and who are not pregnant. For questions, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/flushot-sl or call 281.274.7910.

Saturday, Oct. 20 8 a.m. – Noon Main Pavilion Conference Center Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 16655 Southwest Fwy. Houston, TX 77479

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Needville Harvest Festival seeking sponsors From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The time to celebrate Needville Harvest Festival’s 35th anniversary is near, with the event set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20. Established in 1983, the Harvest Fest kicked off with a bang as large crowds gathered in the downtown area for lots of food, fun, and family-friendly events. After several years, continued growth necessitated

a move to the 16-acre Harvest Park, located at 3001 Violet St., where nearly 5,000 now attend the annual event. Organizers said that in order to make the festival a continual success, sponsors are always needed, as is community support. President Chris Janicek said sponsors are listed on all event information and advertisement, and are spotlighted at a dinner in their honor the first night of the festival each year. “We’re counting on our

sponsors to help us make this year’s event our best one yet,” said Janicek. Needville Harvest Festival, Inc., is a non-profit organization that raises funds for current and longrange projects for Harvest Park, which is utilized by the entire community. All proceeds from the Harvest Festival are used for the development and maintenance of the park and for scholarships for graduating Needville High School seniors. Among the most recent

improvements to the park are: a paved roadway that winds through the facility; restroom and building expansions, including a large, covered pavilion; a playground with benches; the addition of covered picnic tables and barbecue pits; lights for the pathway and parking lot; and more. Plans for future improvements include additional playground area and equipment, and another covered pavilion. In order to make that happen, Janicek said sponsors and attendance by

the general public are vital. “The Harvest Festival is two big days of fun and excitement for all,” he said. “From the barbecue cook-off to family-friendly activities, the Harvest Fest has something for everyone.” Opening day events this year include a barbecue cook-off and judging, and continues the following day with a fun run, more than 60 craft and food vendors, a talent show, Little Miss and Mr. contest, Texas Outdoors displays, a kite

exhibition, queen’s contest, a live auction, Bayou Boys shrimp supper, a Halloween costume contest, and much more. The ever-popular Kidz Zone features everything from pony rides to David Gish’s Wonder Show. Lawn mower races always provide plenty of excitement, and raffle prizes include a John Deere Gator and a Gravely lawnmower. For more information, contact Janicek at chris. janicek@yahoo.com or 281-468-9314.

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCIÓN GENERAL) To the registered voters of the County of Fort Bend, Texas: (A los votantes registrados del Condado de Fort Bend, Texas:) Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., November 6, 2018 for voting in a general election for Members of Congress, Members of the Legislature, and state, district, county and precinct officers. Fort Bend County has adopted a countywide polling place program allowing voting at any election day polling location, and the election shall be conducted at each polling place, respectively, by the officers appointed by order of the Commissioners Court. The listing of polling places for November 6, 2018 is made a part hereof for all purposes. Aviso se da por la presente que los lugares de votación a continuación serán abiertos de 7:00 a 7:00, 06 de noviembre de 2018 para votar en una elección general a los miembros del Congreso, miembros de la legislatura y oficiales del estado, distrito, del Condado y distrito electoral. Condado de Fort Bend ha adoptado un programa permitiendo votar en cualquier lugar de votación del día de las elecciones, y la elección se realizara en cada lugar de votación, respectivamente, por los oficiales nombrados por orden de la corte de Comisionados. La lista de lugares de votación para el 06 de noviembre de 2018 se hace una parte de aquí para todos los propósitos.

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the: (La votación adelantada en persona se llevará a cabo en el:) Hours (Horas)

Early Voting Location

Beasley City Hall 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley FBISD Administration Bldg 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land Hightower High School 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City Lost Creek Park 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land Stafford City Hall 2610 Main St., Stafford, TX

Clayton Oaks Assisted Living 21175 SW Freeway, Richmond Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Four Corners Community Center 15700 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land Irene Stern Community Center 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear Meadows Place City Hall One Troyan Dr, Meadows Place Missouri City Community Center 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City Chasewood Clubhouse 7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City Fort Bend County Road & Bridge 3743 School Street, Needville James Bowie Middle School 700 Plantation Dr, Richmond Quail Valley Fund Office 3603 Glenn Lakes, Missouri City Sugar Land Branch Library 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land Tompkins High School 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy

Cinco Ranch Library 2620 Commercial Center Drive, Katy Randall’s 5800 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land Clyde & Nancy Jacks Conference Center Fka First Colony Conference Center 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land Sienna Annex Community Room 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City

Monday-Friday October 22-26, 2018 (Lunes-Viernes) (Octubre 22-26, 2018)

Saturday October 27, 2018 (Sábado) (Octubre 27, 2018

Sunday October 28, 2018 (Domingo) (Octubre 28, 2018)

Monday-Friday October 29 – November 2 (Lunes-Viernes) (Octubre 29– Noviembre 2, 2018)

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Beasley City Hall Beck Jr. High School Beckendorf Jr High School Bowie Middle School Brazos Bend Home & Ranch Briarchase Missionary Bapt Church Briscoe Junior High School Calvary Baptist Church Chasewood Clubhouse Cinco Ranch Branch Library Cindy’s Palace Clayton Oaks Assisted Living Clements High School Clyde & Nancy Jacks (First Colony) Conference Center Commonwealth Clubhouse DeSeo at Grand Mission Clubhouse Eagle Heights Church Elkins High School Fairgrounds Building “D” Firethorne HOA Clubhouse Four Corners Community Center Gallery Furniture Garcia Middle School George Bush High School George Memorial Library Great Oaks Baptist Church Greatwood Community/Rec Center Hightower High School Hunters Glen Elementary School Imperial Park Recreation Center Irene Stern Community Center Joy Lutheran Church Katy ISD Administration Building Kempner High School Kendleton Church of God Knights of Columbus (Needville) Knights of Columbus (Sugar Land) Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse Lantern Lane Elementary School Lexington Creek Elementary School Living Word Lutheran Church Lost Creek Conference Center Meadows Place City Hall Mission Bend Elementary School Missouri City Baptist Church Missouri City Community Center Missouri City Parks & Recreation M.R. Massey Admin. Building Museum of Natural Science Mustang Community Center Oak Lake Baptist Church Orchard City Hall Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Life Center Pinnacle Senior Center Quail Valley Elementary School QV Fund Office Randall’s New Territory Richmond Water Maintenance Facility Ridge Point High School Ridgegate Community Association Ridgemont Early Childhood Ctr River Park Recreation Ctr. Rosenberg Annex Building Seven Lakes High School Sienna Annex Simonton City Hall Stafford City Hall Sugar Creek Country Club Sugar Lakes Clubhouse Sugar Land Branch Library Sugar Land Church of God Sugar Land City Hall The Club at Riverstone Thompsons City Hall Tompkins High School Townewest Towne Hall Travis Elementary School University Branch Library

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Applications for ballot by mail should be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán adelantado por correo deberán enviarse a:)

John Oldham Fort Bend County Elections Administrator 301 Jackson Richmond, TX 77469 • Phone 281-341-8670

Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 26, 2018. (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán adelantada por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el día 26 de Octubre, 2018) Signed applications may also be delivered by fax to 281-341-4418, or by email attachment to vote@fortbendcountytx.gov . However, to be valid, the original application must also be received by mail within four days of the electronic submission. Las solicitudes firmadas también pueden ser entregadas por fax al 281-341-4418, o por correo electrónico el adjunto a vote@fortbendcountytx.gov . Sin embargo, para ser válida, la solicitud original también debe ser recibida por correo dentro de los cuatro días siguientes a la presentación electrónica. Issued this the 9th day of August 2017. (Emitada este día 9 de Agosto, 2017.)

__________________________________ Robert E. Hebert, County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FORT BEND COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS FOR NON-PROFIT EVENTS.

Deadline is noon every Friday. Please keep wording to a minimum. Answer the “5 W’s” Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Email to Editor@FortBendStar.com or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 3944 Bluebonnet Drive, Stafford, Texas 77477. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 4TH ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO

Senior citizens are invited to the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this annual event. Over 50 vendors will be there to share everything you need to know and more. Seminars will give detailed insight to several topics. Many vendors will have giveaways and all will have great information to share. Continental breakfast and box lunches provided. Free and open to the public. Please register to attend at FortBendStar.com, click on the Senior Expo ad and then complete the registration, or call 281-690-4200.

AUTUMN WREATH MAKING

Join the fun at Mamie George Branch Library, 10-11 a.m., 320 Dulles Ave. in Stafford. Learn how to make a wreath that is weather-proof and sturdy enough to use outdoors, and beautiful enough to use indoors. Materials provided, but those attending may wish to bring their own items to personalize their wreath. Free and open to the public, reservations required. To register online, visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select Mamie George Branch Library, and find the program, or call 281238-2880.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11 NANOWRIMO NOVEL-WRITING PREP PROGRAM

Presented at the George Memorial Library, 7 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. National Novel Writing Month is a creative-writing project designed to empower and inspire vibrant creativity among aspiring writers, who are encouraged to write 50,000 words of a novel in the 30 days of November. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

DRIVE SMART, FALL SAFETY EVENT

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Finnegan Auto Group, Rosenberg police and Liberty Mutual Insurance will present the class as a refresher to new and experienced drivers. The free class will be held at 26433 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Door prizes, free giveaways and food. RSVP required. Email seminars@bvscu.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12 LAMAR CISD BLOOD DRIVE

Will be held in honor of Ervin Albright Jr., the brother of a retired Lamar CISD employee. Albright has a rare bone marrow disease and needs weekly blood transfusions and platelets. 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the administration building, 3911 Ave. I. Email bguntle@lcisd.org to set up a time slot.

COFFEE HOUSE NIGHT

The Clements High School Choir presents the annual event featuring solo and group performances by young talents of the Clements Choir. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Clements High, 4200 Elkins Dr. in Sugar Land. $3 at the door covers admission and treats to enjoy.

FREE ACT PRACTICE-TEST SESSIONS

Will be offered at George Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. The ACT test is a college-entrance exam used by U.S. colleges to assess general educational development and the ability to complete college-level work, as well as to determine admissions and award scholarships and grants. The full-length practice-test sessions help students to gain experience and become better prepared for the actual test. The session is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, to register, click on events, select the library, and find the program or call 281-342-4455.

10TH ANNUAL MADHATTER ADVENTURE

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.

CIRQUE LA VIE, A STREET FAIR

Houston’s premier circus group, Cirque La Vie will take center stage at the Sawmill Lake, 9803 Cameron Way, in Sienna Plantation 4:30-9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. siennaplantation.com/cirque.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13 BREAKFAST FOR VETS

VFW Post 3903, Rosenberg is hosting the free breakfast for all veterans in Fort Bend County from 7-10 a.m., 1903 1st St. (Hwy. 36). Join us for food, fellowship, war stories and information on benefits from the VA and other organizations.

FAMILY STEM DAY

Enjoy a day of exploration and experimentation at First Colony Branch Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Families with elementary-aged children and above can explore STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) topics through various hands-on activities. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, call 281-238-2800.

CONSIDERING HOME-OWNERSHIP

The idea of buying a home is exciting, but the process can be intimidating. Sienna Branch Library will present a program from 2 to 3:30 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Learn about loans that are available and how to qualify for them, what mortgage lenders look for and the importance of budgeting for down payments and closing costs, house payments, home-owners’ insurance, property taxes, and other expenses that come with owning a home. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

TEA 101: HISTORY - LEAF-TO-CUP

Learn about proper tea brewing at 2 p.m. at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. Learn the different types of tea and processing methods, and tips on brewing techniques. Free and

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Stafford Municipal School District’s Students Against Breast Cancer will host a 5K walk. Registration and check-in at 7:30 a.m. at the Stafford Athletic Complex Football Field. In addition to the untimed walk at 8:30 a.m., there will be sack races for children, a water balloon toss and a bounce house at 8:45 a.m. Cancer survivors celebrated with a balloon release at 10 a.m., followed by cupcakes. For more information, contact Jerrae Bazile at jbazile@staffordmsd.org . A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Sisters Network Breast Cancer Foundation.

The next part of the creative writing series at First Colony Branch Library, 1-3 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Aspiring writers will work through guided exercises to create a general, overarching plot, as well as layered subplots and character arcs for a story. Those attending may wish to bring their laptops, notebooks, or any other materials they use for writing. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

CLASSIC CHILI CHALLENGE

The First Colony Branch Library will present the program from 10 a.m. to noon, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. The program gives teens a crash course in daily-living tasks they will need in order to thrive after high school. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

The 8th annual Chili Cookoff to benefit Fort Bend County’s first responders will kick off at 4 p.m. at Classic Chevrolet. Come for an afternoon of chili, family, friends and fun. There will be more than 50 chilis to sample, a firearm and a vacation raffle, accompanied by a Dessert Bake Off. Fun activities for the entire family. Receive five free tickets by calling Classic Chevrolet Operations Manager Jerry Parks at 832-689-4421. Be sure to tell him you saw it in the Fort Bend Star.

MONDAY, OCT. 15 GOLF “FORE” AUTISM

This Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Sweetwater Country Club, 440 Palm Royale, Sugar Land, at 11 a.m. with registration and lunch, and a noon shotgun start. Highlights include “Skill of Thrones,” food on the course, two chances to hit a hole in one and win a car. Open to the public. Free gas for a year ($2,600 value). Conclude with auction, awards and dinner banquet. Individual ($125) or team ($500) play is available. Visit www.hopeforthree.org or call 281-245-0640 to register.

MENDED HEARTS CHAPTER 362 MEETING

Join us at HBU Bradshaw Fitness Center, 7731 Southwest Freeway. Meeting and parking are free. The speaker is Dr. Arvind Bhlmaraj and his presentation is Diagnostic Testing and Advanced Therapies.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16 GET TO KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES

Fort Bend Voters League is hosting the event at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. A first hand, unfiltered opportunity to meet with candidates that will be on the November ballot. For more information on the bipartisan candidate meet and greet, visit www.fortbendvoters.org.

SUCCULENT CONTAINER GARDENS

Learn how to design and care for succulent container gardens. St. Basil’s Hall, 702 Burney Road in Sugar Land, starting at 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 OPEN-MIC NIGHT

George Memorial Library will host, 6-8 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Amateur performers take the stage and express themselves. Share original poetry, music, comedy, or one-act plays, or showcase other talents. Performances are limited to five minutes or less, and must not contain any profanity or other insensitive topics. Adults and teens aged 16 and above welcome. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-3424455 or 281-633-4734.

YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mamie George Branch Library is looking for teens in grades 9-12 interested in a leadership opportunity and volunteer-service hours at the library. Members share ideas about library programs, help out at events, give suggestions for teen services. Students can also earn volunteer service hours for school. Held 3-4 p.m., 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford. For more information, call 281-238-2880 or 281-633-4734.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 WOMEN’S AGLOW MEETING

The Sugar Land Christian Women’s Aglow will meet at 9:45 a.m. at fellowship of Praise, 4100 Greenbriar, Stafford. For more information, call 713-854-0202. Women’s Aglow is an international Christian ministry.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 AND OCT. 20 NEEDVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The 35th Annual festival will take place at 3001 Violet St, Needville. Friday, 5:30-11p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4 X 4 Gator raffle, lots of fun for the entire family. Barbecue cook off, Little Mr and Miss Contest, Queen contest, lawn mower races, silent auction and much more. For more information, call 979-793-4030.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 GENEALOGY LOCK-IN

George Memorial Library will join the Genealogy Network of Texas from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. A series of programs for family history researchers will be live-streamed throughout the day. Participants may attend all or individual sessions. Free and open to the public, reservations are required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select George Memorial Library, and find the program, or call 281-341-2608.

DEADLINE FOR SUGAR LAND 101 APPLICATIONS

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The 35th annual festival takes place at the George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historical activities, including battle re-enactments, pioneer life and cattle working demonstrations, cannon fire, vintage games, and much more. Dress in full historic costume to receive half-off admission at the gate. For more information, visit www.texianmarketdays.com or call 281-343-0218.

SATURDAY, OCT. 27 TRAVEL THE TRAIL OF TREATS

Stockpile a haul of Halloween sweets at Harvest Green, from noon to 3 p.m. The free — and non-scary — event will take place at 618 Vineyard Hollow Court, where 11 “spook-tacular” homes will open their doors to sweet stalkers. Enjoy a DJ, free giveaways, face painting, local vendors and more. The public is invited, and costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit www.harvestgreentexas.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3 SEABOURNE NATURE FEST

Activities will be at the Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See butterflies, caterpillars, alligators, snakes, hawks, owls, beekeepers, and more. A petting zoo, children’s crafts, face painting, nature talks, edible plant display, prairie walks, horse-drawn wagon rides, and native plants and seeds will be available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281633-7033 or visit https://txmn.org/coastal/

THURSDAY, NOV. 8 MAKING SENSE OF POLITICS--THE SHORT STORY

Wharton County Junior College will present the event at 14004 University Blvd. Sugar Land. Jaye Ramsey Sutter, MA, JD, will be the featured speaker at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://fortbend-tx.aauw.net/.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15 DESIGNER PURSE BINGO

Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall, 1510 5th St. Missouri City will host the event. Purse preview at 5:30 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to support the Gulf Coast Marrow Donor Program, to help find bone marrow donors and to support donor-related costs. Prizes include purses from Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Cole Hahn, Brahmin, Coach and more! Each purse is authentic, new and unused. For more information, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets, call 713-7917718

FRIDAY, NOV. 16 BE THE MATCH WINE RAFFLE

Gulf Coast Marrow Donor Program is partnering with Andy Allen Clays for a Cure Challenge this fall. Wine valued at $2,400 will be given away and all the proceeds go to Be The Match Houston. Tickets are $25/ each; you could be the winner of five Bottles of 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet. Visit www.gcrbc.ejoinme.org/wine to purchase tickets. Need not be present to win.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 SECOND ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA

Join us for an evening of dancing, dining, and a $500 raffle to support Liberty Christian Center’s 2019 graduates at the Mamie George Community Center, 1111 Collins Road, Richmond, from 7-10 p.m., $25/ person. For more information, call 281-804-8119.

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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.

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H REYNOLDS, FROM PAGE 1 who served from 1993 to 2013 on the state Appropriations and Public Safety Committee, admitted in 2010 to years of double billing the Texas House for expenses that had already been paid to him by his own campaign fund to the tune of more than $50,000, following an investigation by the Associated Press. He pled guilty to a third-degree felony of abuse in his official capacity as a state lawmaker as a consequence of the double billing. He was fined $5,000 and given five years probation. The maximum penalty for the crime is 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. According to state newspapers and Wikipedia, Driver’s plea bargain allowed him to keep his voting rights in the legislature, avoid being a convicted felon and collect his state retirement of $57,000 a year when he retired as a legislator in 2013. Carlos “Charlie” Uresti was a Democratic State Senator and State Representative from the San Antonio area from 1997 until his resignation in 2018. Following an FBI investigation, Uresti was found guilty last February of 11 federal felony charges related to his alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. He was sentenced three months ago to 12 years in federal prison. Since Reynolds faces misdemeanor charges, he can keep his state position. He is running unopposed in the Nov. 6

Don’t forget to bring a pocket full of dollars to vote for your favorites. Remember, 100 percent of what we collect goes directly to our first responders, our heroes.” Those heroes – like Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls, EMS Chief Graig Temple and Richmond Fire Chief Michael Youngblood – will also be engaging in four-way tug-of-war contests, rock wall climbing and the demolition of a car with sledgehammers. “You are all welcome to join our first responders in these unique and challenging activities,” Parks said. “We’ll also have carnival food, live music, and fun games – including a game truck – for the kids. There will be fire trucks,

police cruisers, ambulances and SWAT units on site. This is can’t miss fun!” Classic Chili Challenge and Dessert Bake Off honorees and beneficiaries include: Behind the Badge, police and fire/EMS departments from Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Meadows Place, along with the sheriff and constable departments of Fort Bend County. “My wife Tiffany and I are excited to again be a part of this event that benefits the men and women in our community committed to keeping our families and businesses safe and sound,” Sebastian said. “We look forward to seeing all of you on October 13.”

election. Reynolds said his attorney is working on the last two legal challenges of his case but he also noted, “Unfortunately, Montgomery County has a long history of racial discrimination and disparities within their criminal justice system. You can look at the case of Clarence Bradley for one of the cases that made national attention.” Brandley is the black high school janitor who was framed, convicted and placed on death row in 1980 for the rape and murder of a 16-year-old visiting white female athlete whose body was found stuffed in the loft of a Conroe High School auditorium days before classes started. Because he was black, Montgomery County law officials hid or lost evidence that pointed to white suspects. He was exonerated just days before he was set to be executed by the state, attracting attention from “60 Minutes” and other national news organizations. Books were written about the case and his case was highlighted in the National Registry

of Exonerations, a project of multiple law schools, including Michigan State, University of Michigan and the University of California. Brandley never received an apology or compensation from the state. He died of pneumonia Sept. 2. in Montgomery County. Reynolds said in his letter that he decided to turn himself in so he can serve his time and be out before the start of the 86th legislative session. He said he gets out Jan. 4, 2019, and the session starts on Jan. 8. “I’m encouraged knowing that many of God’s most faithful servants were wrongly imprisoned including the Apostle Paul, Joseph, Peter, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela,” he wrote. “As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. eloquently stated, ‘the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands during moments of comfort and convenience, but during times of challenge and controversy.’ I am more determined and committed than ever to fight for my constituents and those unjustly treated within the criminal justice system,” said Reynolds.

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