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An award-winning film set in Sugar Land is premiering worldwide on Netflix this week. Directed by Sugar Land native and Kempner High School graduate Bassam Tariq, "Ghosts of Sugar Land" follows a group of Muslim Americans in the Houston suburb as they trace the disappearance of "Mark," a friend who is suspected of joining ISIS.

According to the film's plot summary, Mark was a social misfit as a teenager and converted to Islam before entering college, where his beliefs took a turn when he began alienating his friends and leaving cryptic notes on social media before disappearing. Tariq said the documentary is based on true events for himself and his friends in their hometown, where the group of young Muslim Americans discuss the disappearance

and radicalization of their friend. According to Tariq, he formulated the idea for a short film in 2017 as an outlet for him and his friends to talk about a topic that is difficult to broach. So, Tariq said the group dons masks while deconstructing what possibly happened to Mark as well as where the friends now are in their lives. "One of my friends has

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Richmond resident Carlos Añez participates in a march in honor of the Citgo 6 on Sunday at Candlelight Park in Houston. Añez is the son of Sugar Land resident Jorge Toledo, one of six Citgo engineers who has been jailed in Venezuela since 2017. (Photo by Adam Zuvanich)

Fort Bend families plea for return of detained loved ones in Venezuela By Adam Zuvanich AZUVANICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Milena Añez is old enough to remember her grandfather but too young to understand why she no longer sees him. Richmond resident Carlos Añez tries to provide an explanation to his 5-year-old daughter, who hasn't hugged Jorge Toledo since before Thanksgiving in 2017. Añez's youngest daughter, 3-year-old Arya,

has no recollection of her grandfather. Nearly two years ago, Toledo and five other Citgo executives were summoned from Texas and Louisiana to Venezuela, where state-owned oil and gas company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) exerted control over its Houston-based subsidiary. Toledo and the other men -- Gustavo Cardenas, Jose Pereira, Tomeu Vadell and brothers Alirio and Jose Luis Zambrano -- have yet

to return. They were arrested in Caracas, Venezuela, and remain jailed by the regime of Nicolas Maduro for reasons their families and government representatives in America do not fully comprehend. "It's a terrible situation, because they are innocent men," said Toledo's wife, Carmen. "They are suffering. Their families are

Star's Expo for seniors SEE CITGO6 PAGE 11 a big success Sugar Land youngster lives out football dream at Texans game From Staff Reports

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, left, holds up a sign while participating in in a march for the Citgo 6 on Sunday. Olson represents four of the six Citgo executives who have been jailed in Venezuela since 2017. (Photo by Adam Zuvanich)

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Another year of The Star’s Boomer and Senior Expo has come and gone with positive results once again. Nearly 70 booths spanned the giant meeting hall at the Stafford Centre last Wednesday, and they were visited by a steady stream of more than 700 boomers, seniors and their loved ones seeking information on topics such as healthcare and retirement

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For a few fleeting seconds, 12-year-old Kyler Scheiffele fulfilled a dream of booking it across the grass at an NFL field. Despite its brevity, his mother said the moment will be imprinted in his mind for life. On Oct. 6, the young Houston Texans fan from Sugar Land waited with bated breath to sprint out and retrieve Ka’imi Fairbairn’s kicking tee following his opening kickoff for the Texans in their home game against the Atlanta Falcons Kyler Scheiffele of Sugar Land runs off the ﬁeld at NRG Stadium after picking up the tee from the at NRG Stadium. opening kickoff of the Houston Texans' Oct. 6 home game against the Atlanta Falcons. Galvan’s “I was really excited,” name was drawn as a winner of the Ashley HomeStore Kickoff Kid program. (Contributed photo) Scheiffele said. “I know that

not many people get the chance to do that.” Each season, randomly drawn winners get the opportunity to run out on the playing field and retrieve the tee after either the opening or second-half Texans kickoff at each of the team’s eight home games. Scheiffele's family also got four tickets to the game, a Texans jersey, a $500 gift card for Ashley HomeStore and recognition on the NRG Stadium scoreboard during the game. "It was cool to see the players and be on the field where everyone at the stadium was watching me," Scheiffele said.

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Gigi’s Playhouse Sugar Land Missouri City council approves higher property tax rate for 2019 annual gala is Oct. 19 From Staff Reports

Missouri City council members recently approved a property tax hike for the upcoming fiscal year. On Oct. 7, the city council approved the new 2019 property tax rate of 63 cents per $100 of assessed value, which represents an effective increase of about 4.39 percent compared to the 2018 rate. There are two components to the

new tax rate – portions for maintenance and operations (46.6387 cents per $100 valuation) and debt service (16.3613 cents per $100 valuation). The rate for maintenance and operations will increase by 5.76 percent compared to last year’s rate. For a home valued at $100,000, annual taxes for maintenance and operations will increase by $6.39. Missouri City’s council had previously approved the fiscal year 2020 general fund budget of nearly $54.6

million as well as the sale of $14 million in general obligation and refunding bonds. “Fiscal stewardship of taxpayer dollars is an ongoing priority and in addition to providing critical funding for operations,” City Manager Anthony Snipes said in a statement released by the city. “This budget will continue to construct several noteworthy capital projects that are reflected in both the prior and current Capital Improvement Program budgets.”

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hole-in-one. Attendees will also be able to bid on a “New England Christmas Package” in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island, with Christmas Mansion tours; a San Antonio vacation home with golf packages and a Classic Chevy suite at Constellation Field for a Skeeters games. They could also get four suite tickets and a limo ride to a Trisha Yearwood concert and Houston Texans suite tickets for their Dec. 1 home game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. There will also be a chance to win $1,200, $800 or $600 in gas cards for Timewise stores, which is a presenting sponsor for the tournament. To register online, go to hopeforthree.org/events. Event details and gas chance opportunity can be found at hopeforthree. org/events or call 281-2450640. Autism resources and program information are also located on the nonprofit website or by email at contact@hopeforthree.org.

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Area man convicted for role in 2013 Stafford triple homicide A Stafford man will spend the rest of his life in prison. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office, 41-year-old Lamelvin Dewayne Johnson was convicted of capital murder stemming from a 2013 triple homicide in Stafford. He will not be eligible for parole. Johnson was initially charged with shooting three people to death at a car wash in 2013. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Pfeiffer said Stafford police officer Jim Hargraves was dispatched to Avenue E in Stafford

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two co-workers, Johnny Simmon and Donntay Borom. Johnson was charged with capital murder in the Simmons’ deaths and firstdegree murder in Borom’s death. In addition to the life sentence without parole for capital murder, he was sentenced to another life sentence for Borom’s murder. “Lamelvin Johnson has been what I call a ‘victim factory’ for much of his life and violence was his chosen lifestyle,” Pfeiffer said in a news release from the DA’s office. “The victims’ family members find comfort knowing that Johnson will never be able to hurt good and decent people again.”

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Recent events spotlight intriguing race for 22nd Congressional District Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls has never shied away from the spotlight. And he's been in it once again, claiming there has been a Democratic "witch hunt" to stymie the prominent Republicans considering entering the ring for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, where Republican Pete Olson will retire at the end of his sixth term next year. The accusation, refuted by County Judge KP George, brings the spotlight back to an interesting question for me as a lifelong resident of District 22: What's the state of politi-

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cal affairs in Fort Bend County and specifically Olson's district? For those unaware, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court met last week to decide whether to remove Nehls

from his post as the Fort Bend County Sheriff on the grounds that Nehls had potentially solicited funds from donors by telling them he plans to become a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. Nehls insists he has made no decision as to whether he will run for the seat in District 22, with Olson having announced he will not seek reelection in 2020. "I've done nothing wrong. A Dem-led witch-hunt has now entered (Fort Bend County)," Nehls tweeted Oct. 8, hours before the meeting. In order to run for Congress,

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Nehls would need to renounce his position as sheriff as mandated by a state "Resign to Run" law, which says an elected official with more than 13 months left on a term must immediately resign if they become a candidate for another office. County commissioners found no grounds for Nehls' dismissal as sheriff. George, a Democrat elected last November, has insisted the decision to put the item on the commissioners court agenda had no ill intentions. "My first responsibility is to uphold the laws of the United States and the Texas Constitution and to be responsive to the needs of all Fort Bend County residents," George said in a statement. "My intention is simply to get legal counsel when needed, but going to Twitter and accusing the Commissioners Court of a witch hunt couldn't be further from the truth." The incident has brought the spotlight, at least locally, back onto the District 22 race. There are currently 12 candidates who have filed to run in the 2020 primaries -- nine Republicans and three Democrats (Sri Preston Kulkarni, Nyanza Moore and Derrick Reed). On the surface, it makes sense there would be a strong Republican presence in the district representing much of Fort Bend County, which includes Missouri City, Stafford and Sugar Land. After all, the seat has been primarily Republican-dominated since its

inception in 1959, with five of the eight representatives identifying as Republican. However, Olson said during a recent interview with The Star that Republicans are concerned about the changing landscapes of District 22. "This county, 20 years ago, was a solid red Republican county," said Olson, who reiterated that his decision to step down hinges on spending more time with his family. "We're still a Republican county, but not quite that solid red. ... It's changing, and our party has to adapt to the changes." Olson narrowly beat Kulkarni in 2016, and Kulkarni appears to be building steam ahead of the 2020 election, having raised more than $420,000 in total contributions to this juncture, according to a summary from the Federal Election Commission. "I am extremely concerned about the United States' role in the world and the direction our country is heading," Kulkarni said in a statement Oct. 3. "Today, our democratic institutions and national security are on the line, and I look forward to continuing the fight in Congress to protect our nation and return the U.S. to a position of leadership we once were around the world." As a resident living in the northern edge of District 22 in Katy, I haven't seen leadership change hands or parties since my junior year of high school in 2009. I've become invested in Olson, having met him personally on multiple occasions. So, I'm intrigued by his

thoughts on how the district is changing with the times. We've written in this space before about our thoughts on the changing political climates. But nothing hammers it home like real-world incidents such as the one that has transpired over the last week or so. I've noticed that no matter the level of election, from the 2018 presidential election down to the local level, these kinds of accusations and sagas seem to become more prominent when a stark changing of the guard is on the horizon. And that could be happening once again in Fort Bend County come 2020. "I think the national (Republicans) realize Texas could be lost, because so many people move here. We've got this great economy, great jobs, less regulations, and people want to live in Texas," Olson said. "I've never heard a person say, 'I want more taxes. I want more regulations. I want an open border. I want a weak defense.' My point is, those are our (Republican) values. That's most people who come here's values. We have to make sure we get those messages to them. It doesn't matter where they go to church or where they came here from across the world. If they have those values, they should be voting for our people." One thing is for sure. Regardless of whether Nehls actually throws his hat in the ring, the race for Olson s soonto-be-vacant seat looms as one of the most intriguing in our area come 2020.

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NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION TO ALL THE DULY QUALIFIED, RESIDENT ELECTORS OF CITY OF SUGAR LAND: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held in the CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, on the 5th day of November, 2019, in accordance with the following ordinance:

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CITY OF SUGAR LAND PROPOSITION D

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ANIMAL SHELTER AND CONTROL FACILITIES; AND SETTING FORTH OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,600,000, WHICH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED IN VARIOUS ISSUES OR SERIES, MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION AND EQUIPMENT OF ANIMAL SHELTER AND CONTROL FACILITIES, AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES, AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES?

WHEREAS, the City Council (the Ò City CouncilÓ ) of the City of Sugar Land, Texas (the Ò CityÓ ) finds and determines that it is necessary and advisable to call and hold an election for and within the City on the propositions hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that said election shall be held on a uniform election date established by Section 41.001(a), Texas Election Code as required by Texas law; and WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code, has agreed to enter into a Joint Election Agreement with Fort Bend County (the Ò CountyÓ ) and contract with the County Elections Administrator (the Ò County Elections AdministratorÓ ) for election services; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that the meeting at which this Ordinance is considered is open to the public, and that the public notice of the time, place and purpose of the meeting was given, as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; Now Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS:

Section 3. Official Ballot. (a) Voting at the Election, and early voting therefor, shall be by the use of the lawfully approved County voting systems and ballots. (b) The preparation of the necessary equipment and the official ballots for the Election shall conform to the requirements of the Code so as to permit the electors to vote Ò FORÓ or Ò AGAINSTÓ the aforesaid Propositions which shall be set forth on the ballots substantially in the following form: CITY OF SUGAR LAND SPECIAL ELECTION

Section 1. Findings. (a) The statements contained in the preamble of this Election Ordinance are true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings of fact and as a part of the operative provisions hereof. (b) If the issuance of bonds is authorized by voters, taxes sufficient, within the limits prescribed by law, to pay the annual principal of and interest on the bonds may be imposed. Based upon market conditions as of the date of this Election Ordinance, if the bonds are authorized and issued, the estimated total tax rate of the City is expected to be approximately $0.362 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation, which represents the sum of (i) the most recently adopted tax rate for operations and maintenance, which is $.19705 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation, plus (ii) the estimated tax rate for voted debt obligations of the City, including the bonds, which is expected to be approximately $.16495 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation. This estimated total tax rate is derived from projections obtained from the CityÕ s financial advisor and the appraisal district and is provided without any assurance that such projections will be realized. At the time that bonds are issued, the actual total tax rate will depend upon, among other factors, prevailing interest rates, the assessed value of real property in the City and general market conditions. (c)

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THE ISSUANCE OF $26,300,000 BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES INCLUDING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER/PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH BUILDING AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY Ð PHASE TWO AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF

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CITY OF SUGAR LAND PROPOSITION C 4 THE ISSUANCE OF $10,260,000 BONDS FOR STREETS AND RELATED DRAINAGE INCLUDING TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT, SIGNALIZATION AND STREET LIGHTING AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF

As of the beginning of the CityÕ s current fiscal year,

1. the aggregate amount of outstanding principal of the CityÕ s debt obligations secured by ad valorem taxes was $335,212,425.87;

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2. the aggregate amount of outstanding interest on the CityÕ s debt obligations was $122,643,836.77; and 3. the CityÕ s ad valorem debt service tax rate as of the date of adoption of this Election Ordinance is $.13631 per $100 of taxable property. The statements contained in these findings (i) are based on information available to the City on the date of adoption of this Election Ordinance, including projections obtained from the CityÕ s financial advisor, (ii) necessarily consist of estimates and projections that are subject to change based on facts, circumstances and conditions at the time that bonds approved pursuant to this Election Ordinance are issued and (iii) are not intended to create a contract with the voters or otherwise limit the authority of the City Council to issue bonds in accordance with other terms contained in this Election Ordinance. Accordingly, actual tax rates, interest rates, maturity dates, aggregate outstanding indebtedness and interest on such debt will vary and will be established after the bonds are issued. To the extent of any conflict between this subsection and other terms of this Election Ordinance, such other terms control. Section 2. Election Ordered; Date; Propositions An election (the Ò ElectionÓ ) shall be held for and within the City on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 (Ò Election DayÓ ), in accordance with the Texas Election Code (the Ò CodeÓ ). At the Election, the following propositions (the Ò PropositionsÓ ) shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the City in accordance with law: CITY OF SUGAR LAND SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF SUGAR LAND PROPOSITION A SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,600,000, WHICH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED IN VARIOUS ISSUES OR SERIES, MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN, ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, EXTENSION AND EQUIPMENT OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR ANY SUCH PURPOSES, AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES, AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES?

CITY OF SUGAR LAND PROPOSITION B 2 SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, BE ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,300,000, WHICH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED IN VARIOUS ISSUES OR SERIES, MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN, ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER/PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH BUILDING AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY Ð PHASE TWO, AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES, AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES?

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CITY OF SUGAR LAND PROPOSITION C SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,260,000, WHICH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED IN VARIOUS ISSUES OR SERIES, MATURING SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE WITHIN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, AND BEARING INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES, NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW, AS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, EQUIPMENT, REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STREETS, THROROUGHFARES AND INTERSECTIONS, INCLUDING STREETSCAPE, SIGNALIZATION AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT, OTHER TRAFFIC CONTROLS, STREET LIGHTING, AND RELATED UTILITY RELOCATION, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE PURCHASE OF LAND, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND OTHER REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS RELATED THERETO, AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS IT ACCRUES, AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE BONDS AS IT MATURES?

THE ISSUANCE OF $47,600,000 BONDS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF

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THE ISSUANCE OF $6,600,000 BONDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND CONTROL FACILITIES AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF

Section 4. Persons Qualified to Vote. All resident, qualified electors of the City shall be eligible to vote at the Election. Section 5. Election Precincts, Voting Locations and Voting Hours on Election Day. The election precincts for the Election shall consist of the territory within the boundaries of the City situated within one or more County election precincts, which bear the precinct numbers set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. The voting location for voting on Election Day for each election precinct shall be as set forth in Exhibit A, or at such other locations as hereafter may be designated by the County Elections Administrator. On Election Day the polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Section 6. Early Voting Locations, Dates and Times. Early voting by personal appearance for all election precincts shall be held at the locations, at the times and on the days set forth in Exhibit B, or at such other locations as hereafter may be designated by the County Elections Administrator. The County Elections Administrator, John Oldham, is hereby designated as the Early Voting Clerk. Applications for ballots to be voted by mail should be mailed to: Fort Bend County Elections Attention: John Oldham 301 Jackson St. Rosenberg, TX 77471 Section 7. Joint Election. The City has agreed to participate in a joint election with other participating governmental entities in the County who are also holding elections on Election Day and has contracted with the County Elections Administrator for election services. Section 8. Appointment of Election Officers. Prior to the Election Day, the election judges, alternate judges, clerks and other personnel necessary for conducting the Election will be appointed by the County Elections Administrator, and the election judges and alternate judges may be changed and the polling places may be combined for some precincts, pursuant to decisions of the County Elections Administrator. The County Elections Administrator shall also be responsible 5 ballots cast in such election and appointing the for establishing the central counting station for the personnel necessary for such station. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Secretary to 106882.0000001 EMF_US 75310532v3 appoint any such other officials not designated herein or appointed by the County Elections Administrator as are necessary and appropriate to conduct the Election in accordance with the Code. Section 9. Notice of Election. Notice of the Election shall be given by: (i) publishing a substantial copy of this Ordinance, in English and Spanish, on the same day of each of two (2) successive weeks, with the first publication not earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day nor later than the fourteenth (14th) day prior to the date set for the Election, in a newspaper published in the City, (ii) posting a substantial copy of this Ordinance, in English and Spanish at the City Hall on the bulletin board used for posting notices of the meetings of the City Council and at three (3) other public places within the boundaries of the City, not later than the twenty-first (21st) day prior to the date set for the Election and (iii) posting a copy of this Ordinance, in English and Spanish, on the CityÕ s website, prominently and together with the notice of the Election, the contents of the Propositions and any sample ballot prepared for the Election, not later than the twenty-first (21st) day prior to the date set for the Election through Election Day. Additionally, on Election Day and during early voting by personal appearance, this Ordinance shall be posted in a prominent location at each polling place. Notice of the Election shall also be provided to the County Clerk of Fort Bend County, Texas and the Fort Bend County Voter Registrar not later than the sixtieth (60th) day before Election Day. Section 10. Conduct of Election. Voting at the Election, and early voting therefor, shall be by the use of the lawfully approved County voting systems and ballots. Said Election shall be held in accordance with the Code, except as modified by other applicable provisions of law. Section 11. Necessary Actions. The Mayor and City Council of the City, in consultation with the CityÕ s attorney and bond counsel are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code and the Federal Voting Rights Act in carrying out and conducting the Election, whether or not expressly authorized herein. Section 12. Effective Date. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1201.028, Texas Government Code, this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon adoption, notwithstanding any provision of the City Charter to the contrary.

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Dulles holds off Clements for first district win By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

As the clock ticked down on the Dulles Vikings’ first District 20-6A win of the season, they likely didn’t care how the game looked as they slogged through a scoreless second half. Finishing with the most points was the only outcome that mattered to the Vikings, who held off the Clements Rangers 20-14 Saturday afternoon at Mercer Stadium. Dulles improved to 2-4 on the season and 1-2 in district play. Amidst a game that saw tough sledding between the tackles and some sloppy special teams play with multiple blocked kicks, senior running back Tim Gans lead the offensive attack with two first-half touchdown runs as the Vikings took a 20-2 lead into the locker room at halftime. They then withstood a second half-onslaught that saw Clements quarterback

Clements quarterback John Perry scrambles away from the pressure of Dulles’ Jaxon Tilley during an Oct. 12 game at Mercer Stadium in Sugar Land. The Vikings held off Clements 20-14 for their ﬁrst district victory. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

John Perry connect on two long touchdown passes to Caleb Guajardo and Pierre Djunga in the third quarter before holding on for the win. Dulles in back in action at 7 p.m. Friday against

Kempner (2-4, 0-3 district) at Hall Stadium. The loss dropped Clements to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in 20-6A. The Rangers look for their first district victory at 7 p.m. Friday against Austin (1-5, 1-2 district) at Mercer

Stadium. Eagles outgun Northside Willowridge bounced back from a blowout loss against Marshall with a strong performance against Northside last week, posting

their second 70-point mark of the season with a 74-49 victory Thursday night at Hall Stadium. Sophomore running back Jamarcus Buckner ran for 159 yards and a touchdown to lead the charge. It was his third 100-yard game of the season, but his first such performance since Sept. 7 against Westbury. He has now amassed 602 yards and six touchdowns on the year. Quarterback Rufus Scott completed 10 of 16 passes for 193 yards and four touchdowns, his third multitouchdown performance of the season. His favorite targets were Javion Chatman (118 yards, two TDs) and Lidarian Carter (92 yards, two TDs). The 118 yards marked a season high total for Chatman. Thursday’s victory improved Willowridge to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in District 11-5A. They will look to start a new winning streak at 7 p.m. Thursday against Madison at Butler Stadium. Below is last week’s area

scoreboard and this week’s schedule. Last Week’s Scores Oct. 10 Marshall 54, Waltrip 7 Willowridge 74, Northside 49 Oct. 11 Hightower 29, Texas City 10 Travis 48, Austin 7 Ridge Point 24, Bush 0 Stafford 18, Wheatley 14 Oct. 12 Elkins 38, Kempner 7 Dulles 20, Clements 14 This Week’s Games Thursday Ridge Point at Travis, 6:30 p.m. Hightower vs. Galveston Ball, 7 p.m. Willowridge at Madison, 7 p.m. Friday Clements at Austin, 7 p.m. Dulles vs. Kempner, 7 p.m. Stafford at Navasota, 7 p.m. Saturday Elkins vs. Bush, 1 p.m. Marshall vs. Sharpstown, 1 p.m.

ADOPTED on first consideration on August 14, 2019 under Article II of the City Charter.

EXHIBIT B

Fort Bend County Early Voting Schedule November 5, 2019 Joint Election Horario de Votaci— n Temprana 5 de Noviembre del 2019, Elecci— n Conjunta

/s/ Joe R. Zimmerman Mayor City of Sugar Land, Texas

Hours(Horas)

ATTEST:

(SEAL) APPROVED AS TO LEGALITY: /s/ Tom Sage Bond Attorney Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

EXHIBIT A ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS

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Sunday October 27, 2019 (Domingo) (Octubre 27, 2019)

Monday-Wednesday Oct. 28 – 30, 2019 (Lunes-Miercoles) (Octubre. 28 – 30, 2019)

Thursday-Friday Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2019 (Jueves-Viernes) (Octubre 31 – Noviembre 1, 2019)

(Octubre 21-25, 2019)

Saturday October 26, 2019 (Sábado) (Octubre 26, 2019)

Irene Stern Community Center 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear Beasley City Hall (Boardroom) 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley Kroger’s Riverstone (Community Room) 18861 University Blvd, Sugar Land Lost Creek Park Conference Center 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land Meadows Place City Hall (Lobby) One Troyan Dr, Meadows Place Four Corners Community Center (Spirit Room) 15700 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land Cinco Ranch Library (Meeting Room) 2620 Commercial Center Drive, Katy Hightower High School (Front Lobby) 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City Sartartia Middle School (Front area) 8125 Homeward Way, Sugar Land Stafford City Hall (L. Conference Room) 2610 Main Street, Stafford

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

CLOSED (Cerrado)

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

7:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m.

Missouri City Community Center - Auditorium 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex – “A” Conference Room 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Clayton Oaks Assisted Living –(Activity Room) 21175 SW Freeway, Richmond

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Chasewood Clubhouse (level 1) 7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City

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Fort Bend County Road & Bridge 3743 School Street, Needville James Bowie Middle School (West Entrance) 700 Plantation Dr, Richmond Quail Valley Fund Office Board Room 3603 Glenn Lakes, Missouri City Sugar Land Branch Library Meeting Room 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land Sugar Land City Hall (Brazos Room) 2700 Town Center Blvd, Sugar Land James Reese Career & Technical Center 12300 106882.0000001 University Blvd,EMF_US Sugar Land 75310532v3

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Jacks Conference Center (main room) 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land Tompkins High School PAC 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy Sienna Annex Community Room 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City

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12:00 p.m. To 5:00 p.m

10:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m

7:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m.

Early Voting Location /s/ Thomas Harris III City Secretary City of Sugar Land, Texas

Monday-Friday Oct. 21-25, 2019 (Lunes-Viernes)

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AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE BONOS A TODOS LOS ELECTORES DEBIDAMENTE HABILITADOS, RESIDENTES DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND: SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE que se llevará a cabo una elección en la CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, el 5 de noviembre de 2019, de acuerdo con la siguiente ordenanza ORDENANZA NRO. 2171

PAISAJISMO URBANO, SE„ ALIZACIî N Y EQUIPO DE MONITOREO, OTROS CONTROLES DEL TRç NSITO, ILUMINACIî N DE CALLES Y LA REUBICACIî N RELACIONADA DE SERVICIOS Pò BLICOS Y MEJORAS DE DRENAJE, LA COMPRA DE TERRENOS, SERVIDUMBRES, DERECHOS DE PASO Y OTROS INTERESES SOBRE LOS BIENES INMUEBLES RELACIONADOS CON ESTO, Y A GRAVAR IMPUESTOS SOBRE TODA LA PROPIEDAD GRAVABLE DENTRO DE LA CIUDAD SUFICIENTES ANUALMENTE PARA PAGAR EL INTERƒ S DE LOS BONOS A MEDIDA QUE SE ACUMULE Y PARA CREAR UN FONDO DE AMORTIZACIî N PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL DE LOS BONOS CUANDO VENZA?

ORDENANZA DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, PARA CONVOCAR UNA ELECCIî N DE BONOS A CELEBRARSE EL 5 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2019 PARA PROPî SITOS DE MEJORAS DE DRENAJE, INSTALACIONES DE SEGURIDAD Pò BLICA, MEJORAS EN LAS CALLES E INSTALACIONES DE CONTROL Y REFUGIO DE ANIMALES, Y PARA ESTABLECER OTRAS DISPOSICIONES RELACIONADOS CON ESTO. EN VISTA DE QUE, el Consejo Municipal (el Ò Consejo MunicipalÓ) de la Ciudad de Sugar Land, Texas, (la Ò CiudadÓ) halla y determina que es necesario y aconsejable convocar y celebrar una elecci— n para la Ciudad y dentro de esta sobre las proposiciones descritas m‡ s adelante en la presente; y

PROPOSICIî N D DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND À SE DEBERç AUTORIZAR AL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, A EMITIR Y VENDER BONOS DE LA CIUDAD A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS POR LA CANTIDAD DE $6,600,000, DE MODO QUE DICHOS BONOS PUEDAN EMITIRSE EN VARIAS EMISIONES O SERIES, VENZAN EN SERIE O DE OTRA MANERA EN EL PLAZO DE 40 A„ OS DESDE SU FECHA O FECHAS Y DEVENGUEN INTERƒ S A CIERTA TASA O TASAS QUE NO SUPEREN LA TASA DE INTERƒ S Mç XIMA AUTORIZADA AHORA O EN EL FUTURO POR LEY COMO LO DETERMINE EL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL, A SU DISCRECIî N, EN EL MOMENTO DE EMISIî N CON EL FIN DE DISE„ AR, CONSTRUIR, ADQUIRIR Y EQUIPAR INSTALACIONES DE CONTROL Y REFUGIO DE ANIMALES, Y A GRAVAR IMPUESTOS SOBRE TODA LA PROPIEDAD GRAVABLE DENTRO DE LA CIUDAD SUFICIENTES ANUALMENTE PARA PAGAR EL INTERƒ S DE LOS BONOS A MEDIDA QUE SE ACUMULE Y PARA CREAR UN FONDO DE AMORTIZACIî N PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL DE LOS BONOS CUANDO VENZA?

EN VISTA DE QUE, por la presente, se halla y determina oficialmente que dicha elecci— n se celebrar‡ en una fecha de elecci— n uniforme establecida por la Secci— n 41.001(a) del C— digo Electoral de Texas, conforme lo requieren las leyes de Texas; y EN VISTA DE QUE, el Consejo Municipal, en conformidad con las disposiciones aplicables del C— digo Electoral de Texas, ha acordado firmar un Convenio de Elecciones Conjuntas con el Condado de Fort Bend (el Ò CondadoÓ) y un contrato de servicios electorales con el Administrador de Elecciones del Condado (el Ò Administrador de Elecciones del CondadoÓ); y EN VISTA DE QUE, el Consejo Municipal halla y declara que la asamblea en la cual se considera esta Ordenanza est‡ abierta al pœ blico, y que se dio aviso pœ blico de la hora, el lugar y el prop— sito de la asamblea, segœ n lo exige el Cap’ tulo 551 del C— digo de Gobierno de Texas; ahora, por lo tanto, EL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, ORDENA: Secci— n 1. Hallazgos. (a) Las declaraciones contenidas en el pre‡ mbulo de esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n son verdaderas y correctas y, por la presente, se adoptan como determinaciones de hechos y como parte de las disposiciones operativas de la presente. (b) Si los votantes autorizan la emisi— n de los bonos, se podr‡ n gravar impuestos suficientes, dentro de los l’ mites estipulados por ley, para pagar el capital y el interŽ s anuales de los bonos. Segœ n las condiciones del mercado a la fecha de esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n, si se autorizan y emiten los bonos, se espera que la tasa impositiva total estimada de la Ciudad sea aproximadamente de $0.362 por cada $100 de tasaci— n gravable, lo que representa la suma de (i) la tasa impositiva adoptada m‡ s recientemente para operaciones y mantenimiento, que es $0.19705 por cada $100 de tasaci— n gravable, m‡ s (ii) la tasa impositiva estimada para las obligaciones de deuda de la Ciudad votadas, incluidos los bonos, la cual se espera que sea aproximadamente de $0.16495 por cada $100 de tasaci— n gravable. Esta tasa impositiva total estimada se deriva de los pron— sticos obtenidos del asesor financiero de la Ciudad y del distrito de tasaci— n, y se proporciona sin ninguna garant’ a de que tales pron— sticos se cumplan. Al momento de la emisi— n de los bonos, la tasa de impuestos total real depender‡ , entre otros factores, de las tasas de interŽ s prevalecientes, 099900.16459 EMF_US 76513042v2 de la tasaci— n de los bienes inmuebles en la Ciudad y de las condiciones generales del mercado. (c)

Al comienzo del a– o fiscal actual de la Ciudad,

Section 3. Boleta oficial de votaci— n. (a) La votaci— n en la Elecci— n y su votaci— n anticipada se realizar‡ n mediante el uso de sistemas de votaci— n y boletas del Condado legalmente aprobados. (b) La preparaci— n del equipo necesario y las boletas oficiales de votaci— n de la Elecci— n deber‡ n respetar los requisitos del C— digo de forma de permitir a los electores votar Ò A FAVORÓ o Ò EN CONTRAÓ de las Proposiciones antedichas, las cuales se presentar‡ n en las boletas de votaci— n sustancialmente de la siguiente forma: ELECCIî N ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND PROPOSICIî N A []

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1. la cantidad total de capital pendiente de las obligaciones de deuda de la Ciudad asegurada con impuestos ad valorem era de $335,212,425.87; 2. la cantidad total del interŽ s pendiente de las obligaciones de deuda de la Ciudad era de $122,643,836.77; y 3. la tasa impositiva ad valorem del servicio de la deuda de la Ciudad a la fecha de adopci— n de esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n es $0.13631 por cada $100 de propiedad gravable. Las declaraciones contenidas en estos hallazgos (i) se basan en la informaci— n de la que dispone la Ciudad a la fecha de adopci— n de esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n, incluidos los pron— sticos obtenidos del asesor financiero de la Ciudad, (ii) consisten necesariamente en estimaciones y pron— sticos que est‡ n sujetos a cambio con base en los hechos, las circunstancias y las condiciones al momento en que se emitan los bonos aprobados conforme a esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n y (iii) no est‡ n pensadas para crear un contrato con los votantes ni de otro modo limitar la autoridad del Consejo Municipal en la emisi— n de bonos de acuerdo con otros tŽ rminos contenidos en esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n. Consecuentemente, las tasas de impuestos, las tasas de interŽ s, las fechas de vencimiento, el endeudamiento total pendiente y el interŽ s sobre tal deuda reales variar‡ n y se establecer‡ n tras la emisi— n de los bonos. En la medida en que haya algœ n conflicto entre esta subsecci— n y otros tŽ rminos de esta Ordenanza de Elecci— n, esos otros tŽ rminos regir‡ n. Section 2. Elecci— n ordenada; fecha; proposiciones. Se celebrar‡ una elecci— n (la Ò Elecci— nÓ) para la Ciudad y dentro de ella, el martes 5 de noviembre de 2019 (el Ò D’ a de Elecci— nÓ), de acuerdo con el C— digo Electoral de Texas (el Ò C— digoÓ). En la Elecci— n, las siguientes proposiciones (las Ò ProposicionesÓ) ser‡ n presentadas ante los votantes calificados de la Ciudad en conformidad con la ley: ELECCIî N ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND PROPOSICIî N A DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND À SE DEBERç AUTORIZAR AL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, A EMITIR Y VENDER BONOS DE LA CIUDAD A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS POR LA CANTIDAD DE $47,600,000, DE MODO QUE DICHOS BONOS PUEDAN EMITIRSE EN VARIAS EMISIONES O SERIES, VENZAN EN SERIE O DE OTRA MANERA EN EL PLAZO DE 40 A„ OS DESDE SU FECHA O FECHAS Y DEVENGUEN INTERƒ S A CIERTA TASA O TASAS QUE NO SUPEREN LA TASA DE INTERƒ S Mç XIMA AUTORIZADA AHORA O EN EL FUTURO POR LEY COMO LO DETERMINE EL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL, A SU DISCRECIî N, EN EL

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Section 4. Personas habilitadas para votar. Todos los electores habilitados residentes de la Ciudad ser‡ n elegibles para votar en la Elecci— n. Section 5. Precintos electorales, lugares de votaci— n y horarios de votaci— n del D’ a de Elecci— n. Los precintos electorales para la Elecci— n estar‡ n formados por el territorio dentro de los l’ mites de la Ciudad situado dentro de uno o m‡ s precintos electorales del Condado, que tienen los nœ meros de precinto indicados en el Anexo A adjunto e incorporado a la presente. El lugar de votaci— n para votar el D’ a de Elecci— n de cada precinto electoral ser‡ el que se indica en el Anexo A, o en ciertos otros lugares que de aqu’ en adelante puedan ser designados por el Administrador de Elecciones del Condado. El D’ a de Elecci— n las casillas estar‡ n abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. Section 6. Lugares, fechas y horarios de votaci— n anticipada. La votaci— n anticipada en persona de todos los precintos electorales se5 llevar‡ a cabo en los lugares, las fechas y los horarios indicados en el Anexo B, o en ciertos otros lugares que de aqu’ en adelante puedan ser 099900.16459 EMF_US 76513042v2 designadas por el Administrador de Elecciones del Condado. Por la presente, se designa al Administrador de Elecciones del Condado, John Oldham, como el Oficial de Votaci— n Anticipada. Las solicitudes de boletas de votaci— n para votar por correo deber’ an enviarse por correo postal a: Fort Bend County Elections Attention: John Oldham 301 Jackson St. Rosenberg, TX 77471 Section 7. Elecci— n Conjunta. La Ciudad ha convenido participar en una elecci— n conjunta con otras entidades gubernamentales participantes en el Condado que tambiŽ n celebran elecciones el D’ a de Elecci— n y ha contratado al Administrador de Elecciones del Condado para que provea los servicios electorales. Section 8. Designaci— n de funcionarios electorales. Antes del D’ a de Elecci— n, los jueces electorales, jueces alternos, funcionarios y dem‡ s personal necesario para la celebraci— n de la Elecci— n ser‡ n designados por el Administrador de Elecciones del Condado. Se pueden cambiar los jueces electorales y los jueces alternos y se pueden combinar los lugares de votaci— n para algunos precintos, en conformidad con las decisiones del Administrador de Elecciones del Condado. El Administrador de Elecciones del Condado tambiŽ n ser‡ responsable de establecer la estaci— n central de conteo de los votos emitidos en dicha elecci— n y de designar el personal necesario para dicha estaci— n. Por la presente, el Consejo Municipal autoriza al Secretario de la Ciudad a nombrar a cualquier otro funcionario no designado en la presente o nombrado por el Administrador de Elecciones del Condado segœ n sea necesario y adecuado para celebrar la Elecci— n en conformidad con el C— digo. Section 9. Aviso de Elecci— n. Se dar‡ aviso de dicha Elecci— n mediante: (i) la publicaci— n de una copia sustancial de esta Ordenanza, en inglŽ s y espa– ol, el mismo d’ a de cada una de dos (2) semanas sucesivas, de modo que la primera publicaci— n no se realice antes del trigŽ simo (30.¼ ) d’ a ni m‡ s tarde del decimocuarto (14.¼ ) d’ a previos a la fecha programada para la Elecci— n, en un peri— dico publicado en la Ciudad, (ii) la colocaci— n de una copia de esta Ordenanza, en inglŽ s y espa– ol, en la cartelera de anuncios del City Hall, utilizada para colocar avisos de las asambleas del Consejo Municipal y en otros tres (3) lugares pœ blicos dentro de los l’ mites de la Ciudad, no m‡ s tarde del vigŽ simo primer (21.er) d’ a anterior a la fecha programada para la Elecci— n, y (iii) la colocaci— n de una copia de esta Ordenanza, en inglŽ s y espa– ol, en el sitio web de la Ciudad en un lugar destacado junto con el aviso de Elecci— n y el contenido de las Proposiciones y toda boleta de votaci— n de muestra preparada para la Elecci— n, no m‡ s tarde del vigŽ simo primer (21.er) d’ a anterior a la fecha programada para la Elecci— n y hasta el D’ a de Elecci— n inclusive. Adem‡ s, el D’ a de Elecci— n y durante la votaci— n anticipada en persona, esta Ordenanza deber‡ estar colocada en un lugar destacado en cada lugar de votaci— n. 6 099900.16459 EMF_US 76513042v2

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TambiŽ n se dar‡ aviso de la Elecci— n al Secretario del Condado del Condado de Fort Bend, Texas, y al Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Fort Bend hasta, a m‡ s tardar, el sexagŽ simo (60.¼ ) d’ a anterior al D’ a de Elecci— n. Section 10. Celebraci— n de la Elecci— n. La votaci— n en la Elecci— n y su votaci— n anticipada se realizar‡ n mediante el uso de sistemas de votaci— n y boletas del Condado legalmente aprobados. Dicha Elecci— n se llevar‡ a cabo en conformidad con el C— digo salvo lo modificado por otras disposiciones legales aplicables. Section 11. Medidas necesarias. Por la presente, se autoriza e instruye al Alcalde y al Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad, con el asesoramiento del abogado y del asesor de bonos de la Ciudad, a que tomen todas y cada una de las medidas necesarias para cumplir con las disposiciones del C— digo y de la Ley Federal de Derechos de Votaci— n para realizar y celebrar la Elecci— n, sean expresamente autorizadas en la presente o no. Section 12. Fecha de entrada en vigencia. En virtud de las disposiciones de la Secci— n 1201.028 del C— digo de Gobierno de Texas, esta Ordenanza entrar‡ en vigencia inmediatamente despuŽ s de su adopci— n, no obstante cualquier disposici— n de la Carta Org‡ nica de la Ciudad que disponga lo contrario. ADOPTADA en su primera consideraci— n el 14 de agosto de 2019, en virtud del Art’ culo II de la Carta Org‡ nica de la Ciudad. /firma/ Joe R. Zimmerman Alcalde Ciudad de Sugar Land, Texas ANEXO B

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS WOODCHESTER WATER WELL NO. 4, SUGAR CREEK WATER WELL NO. 2, AND GREATWOOD WATER WELL NO. 1 REHABILITATIONS. The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Woodchester Water Well No. 4, Sugar Creek Water Well No. 2, and Greatwood Water Well No. 1 Rehabilitations CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA1901

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The second annual OutRun Hunger 5K Family Walk/Run, hosted by Harvest Green in Richmond, recently raised $20,000 for a local charity. Funds from the race will benefit the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, a nonprofit offering assistance to families and individuals during times of financial crisis. The race blew by its expected goal of $15,000, with nearly 400 runners

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participating. "To surpass that goal in such spectacular fashion speaks to the generosity of the Fort Bend County community as well as our sponsors," East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry development director Stacey Williams said. East Fort Bend will use the funds raised from the Harvest Green event to provide food and financial assistance to children, families and seniors. The organization served more than 23,000 adults A number of young racers were among nearly 400 participants and nearly 20,000 children in Harvest Green's 2019 OutRun Hunger 5K Family Walk/Run last year. earlier this month. (Contributed photo) “(Kyler) has always been so enthusiastically excited about the Texans, and I knew getting the opportunity to run out there would’ve been a complete dream for him to be able to do,” his mother, Gina Galvan, said. Galvan said Kyler’s motor is always running, as is his passion for both football and basketball. As such, Gina has entered her son in previous Texans “Play 60” activities when they’ve come to the area. So there was no hesitation to enter him in the “Kickoff Kid” sweepstakes.

“(Doing things like this) encourages him to stay focused, whether it’s in sports or getting to go back to school and tell the class about what he was able to do,” she said. “I see that his passion is that he does love football and does love basketball. He always has so much fun with that, so we try to keep him doing these things every time one comes up.” Before entering Kyler in the contest prior to the season, Galvan said the family normally preferred watching games from the comfort of their home. But that did not keep her from pursuing

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★ CITGO6, FROM PAGE 1 suffering, too. It's been physically, emotionally, financially -- horrible suffering for all of us." Being separated from their fathers, grandfathers, husbands and uncles has been trying for all the relatives of the Citgo 6, four of whom call Fort Bend County home. Jorge and Carmen Toledo moved to Sugar Land four years ago, while Cardenas, Pereira and Jose Luis Zambrano are Katy residents. U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, who represents the Fort Bend County families, participated in a march at Candlelight Park in Houston on Sunday to raise awareness for the Citgo 6 and demand their safe return to the U.S., where five of the Venezuela natives have dual citizenship. Olson told the crowd of about 250 supporters he would post a sign outside his Washington, D.C. office that would be updated daily to show how long the men have been jailed -- 667 days as of Sunday. Olson carried that sign as he walked around the park with the other demonstrators. He also wore a white T-shirt that was handed out with "Never give up" written on the front. The Republican Congressman, who is not seeking reelection in 2020, said he continues to work with President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary

of State Mike Pompeo to pressure Maduro into releasing the men. "It's been a priority," Olson said. "I want them out before I leave office." Continued uncertainty According to Olson and relatives of Cardenas, Toledo and the Zambranos -- Alirio's daughter, Alexandra Forseth, organized Sunday's march -- the men have been accused of trying to make decisions that would financially inhibit Citgo's parent company and by extension the Venezuelan government. Olson said the men have been charged with traitorous crimes but have not yet been granted trials, with previous court dates having been pushed back. Olson called the charges a "sham" and also called on Citgo to pay the men's salaries to their families. Carmen Toledo and Cardenas' wife, Maria Elena, said the company stopped paying their husband's salaries a few months after they were jailed but continue to provide insurance benefits. The wives also said Citgo started assisting with legal expenses about six months ago. Amidst U.S. sanctions against PDVSA, there recently has been some separation between Citgo and the Maduro-controlled parent company. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. recognizes as the country's legitimate leader follow-

ing an election held there, appointed a new board of governors for Citgo in February. That move was confirmed by a federal court in August. In a statement released to The Star, a Citgo spokesperson said, "Like those gathering in Houston on Sunday, we pray for the safety of our employees, and for their families. As a company, CITGO believes all human rights must be respected. We have met with and continue to provide support to each of the families of those who are detained by Maduro's regime, including legal expenses, health care coverage and other benefits. CITGO also continues to support the U.S. Government's efforts to secure their release." Olson said the matter is complicated by the political unrest in Venezuela. He said American officials cannot physically remove the men from custody and refuse to pay any sort of ransom to have them released, so they must continue trying to pressure Maduro into doing so. The Citgo 6 families hope events such as Sunday's will continue pressuring their elected officials to work toward a resolution. Forseth, who started the Citgo 6 Coalition, said she has collected more than 1,050 signatures for a petition demanding the U.S. government to secure the immediate release of the

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men. Olson said he convinced banks to defer home-loan payments for five of the families, providing some financial assistance. But Maria Elena Cardenas said her six-month deferment will soon expire. Another financial burden on the Cardenas family is the ongoing medical care required for 19-year-old son Sergio, who was born with a rare disorder that stunted his growth and has him confined to a wheelchair. Sergio said he misses his father "so much" and hopes to see him again. "The U.S. government has been supportive, but we need more support, more pressure," Carmen Toledo said. Carlos Añez said his family and the others are essentially paying for the Citgo 6 to be jailed. With the help of relatives in Venezuela, they have had to provide necessities such as food, water, medicine and toiletries to ensure the survival of their loved ones.

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The men's relatives said at some points during the last two years they were able to have regular phone conversations with them to lift their spirits. Now, though, Añez said it's been eight months since he last heard his father's voice. Añez said he thinks about his father in the mornings, at nights and throughout most days. "Everything I do has the situation sort of overshadowing everything else," Añez said. "It's really consumed everything we do and think about."

★ ASSAULT, FROM PAGE 3 investigation. While on bond awaiting his trial in 2017, Balbisi cut off his satellite ankle monitor and fled the United States, prosecutors said. He was apprehended in Mexico City days later. “So often children do not disclose sexual abuse right away. Thankfully, the child in this case found the courage to tell her caretaker, who was supportive and protective,” Buess said. “Because of their bravery, this perpetrator was brought to justice.”

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Richmond resident Paula Contreras has been recognized as the Texas Health Care Association’s (THCA) Certified Nurse Aide of the Year for Region 7, which includes Fort Bend County.

Contreras has worked as a certified nurse aide at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation in Richmond for two years, also serving as a therapy tech connecting the therapist, nurses and residents. She also serves on the facility’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement

committee as well as the fall and safety committee while training new certified nurse aids. Contreras, nominated by her coworkers, was recently recognized as one of 10 certified nurse aids of the year across the state during the THCA’s annual convention and trade show in Dallas.

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QUAIL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB CALADIUM & FLOWER BULB SALE Through Nov. 7, proceeds from this event will benefit community beautification and area scholarships. To place an order through any QVGC member, text Barbara at 832-671-9959, or visit their website at quailvalleygardenclub.org. DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED Are you interested in an adult Sunday School class that offers breathtaking videography of important Holy Land archeological sites combined with cultural scholar Ray Vander Laan’s explanation of the religious significance of those sites? First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land offers an ongoing weekly class designed to help you understand and appreciate the Bible by giving you a better sense of the land and culture from which it sprang. The class will help you more fully appreciate Biblical times and places, so you could more fully respond to the power of the Word today. There is no cost. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday morning at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd.). For more information call 281-240-3195. EXCHANGE EXCHANGE, America’s Service Club, always welcomes guests and is in search of new members! Various Fort Bend clubs exist and can accommodate early morning (7 a.m.), noon and evening meeting time desires. We are about 1) Doing Good in and for our community, 2) Having FUN!! 3) Making New Friends & 4) Developing Professional Relationships through our Programs

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

WHILE WE’RE WAITING SUPPORT GROUP For Bereaved Parents - grieving the loss of a child at any age. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-413-2484. BINGO AT THE VFW Help support our veterans! Play bingo at Post 3903 every Tuesday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. 1903 First St, Rosenberg. All prizes paid in cash. Pull Tabs, $200 Bonanza, $300 Coverall, $750 Coverall, kitchen & bar service. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregivers of patients with 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 St. 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.

437-6798 or jackipauley@att.net. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org. 4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library (14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite. com or call 281-342-3034. STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30-8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734. ADOPT A SHELTER CAT Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to ﬁnd homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School-aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. the ﬁrst Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land. FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-6590666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery.Visit www. fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS The Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City presents a variety of programs every month. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734. EVERY TUESDAY PRAYER CONNECTIONS Prayer warriors interceding for Fort Bend County and beyond. Please call in every Tuesday from 9-10 PM CST. NO matter how little or big your prayer request is. Call 605-313-4812 Access code: 230514# No fee. SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH CRAFTERS OUTREACH Crafters meet at St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City to crochet and knit chemo caps for local hospitals and lapghans for area nursing homes. Join us anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information please contact Melinda@ siennachurch.org.

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QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-

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