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New judge tells county residents to not worry about new leadership By Theresa D. McClellan THERESA@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
KP George, the newly elected judge of Fort Bend County has a message for everyone: “Everything is going to be just fine.” When George takes office in January as the county judge, replacing long-time Judge Robert Hebert, he u nder sta nd s there will be some adjustments. KP George “There are some people, unfortunately, who are still in shock and don’t know what happened. I have friends from both side, Republican and Democrats, so go tell them everything is going to be OK, everything is going to be just fine. That is the message I want to send today,” said George, who currently holds a board seat with the Fort Bend Independent School District. “We want to make sure Fort Bend County is available, accessible and fair, irrespective of your look, your religion, your faith, your whatever,” George told an appreciative standing room only crowd last month at his victory reception and fundraiser at the Nirmanz Banquet Hall in Sugar Land. Since his Nov. 6 win, where his supporters say he garnered the most votes in Fort Bend County history, George and members of his transition team have been meeting with department heads across the county on a listening tour. “There was a lot of talk about straight ticket voting. But KP got more votes as county judge than anyone ever in history with 48,000 who did not vote straight ticket, to choose his name,” said Mustafa Tameez, chairperson of his transition team. “He makes history as the highest vote-getter for county judge in Fort Bend County. History as well, as the first
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FBISD wants cemetery order reversed School district seeks removal of mediator in reburial case By Theresa D. McClellan THERESA@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Days after a judge delayed further actions on the unearthed grave sites at the construction site of the James Reese Career and Technical Center, the Fort Bend Independent School District filed a motion asking the courts to reverse the order. On Nov. 18, 434th District Court Judge James Shoemake assigned a court-appointed mediator called a Master in Chancery to address the matter of the excavated bodies, called the “Sugar Land 95,” found at the construction site grounds of the new tech center. That decision basically halted action the district’s forward action with the judge saying he expected a decision in March. On Friday the district filed a motion stating why the Master in Chancery was not necessary and an order they want the judge to sign that states: “The Court having considered the matter, is of the opinion that the Objection should be sustained and the Court’s Nov. 21, 2018 order of reference appointing Master in Chancery should be vacated,” according to the unsigned and undated document. A copy of the court order was sent to the Fort Bend Star. “I think it shows what their intent is. Their public relations talk about being sensitive, but what you do in writing shows who they are,” said Kofi Taharka, national chairman of the National Black United Front, who was among a dozen people who attended the Nov. 18 hearing and one of the five who spoke to the judge before his initial ruling. “They don’t want to have the type of engagement the judge thinks is necessary and that’s what the order tells you. No matter what they say in public.” “If we had not been in that courtroom, their (FBISD) story, which the judge seemed to agree with, wasn’t matching up with what those on the ad-
visory board experienced,” said Taharka. “Now I wonder what stops the judge from signing that order.” The district’s chief information officer confirmed the district’s request. “The objections are that they (courts) ordered a vague purview or lack of scope of what the master is to do. The Master Chancery is used to work through complicated and scientific issues. This is not scientific or complicated. They are designed to assist two parties. There aren’t two parties, only one party and that is the school district asking for permission,” said Chief Communications Officer Veronica Sopher. “It is worded better in the motion,” she added. Last month Shoemake wrote a four-page decision on the initial request by the Fort Bend ISD. They petitioned the court to allow removal of the remains from graves discovered on land owned by the district. The judge called the matter in legal terms an “exceptional case” that would benefit from the assistance of an independent Master in Chancery who specialized in real estate law, mediation and civil litigation issues. “As outlined to the court by the pleadings, party(ies) and other interested parties, the subject matter of this litigation involves the substantial and personal rights of what will most likely be in excess of 100 individuals, families and other interested persons and/or entities that may well be of a significant historical value and must therefore be handled with a great deal of care, compassion and thoughtfulness to the deceased and all parties and interested people involved,” Shoemake wrote in his decision. He assigned attorney Michael W. Elliott of Richmond as Master in Chancery to, “assist the court with this important and complex case.” Shoemake wrote that Elliott, “possesses legal and
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The giant Christmas tree is lit up in front of Sugar Land City Hall Friday night before a crowd of thousands as fireworks are launched in the background. (Photo by Joe Southern)
Constellation boasts 2.5 million holiday lights on display From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Sugar Land Holiday Light, presented by the Sugar Land Skeeters at Constellation Field, will feature a spectacle of 2.5 million lights, making it one of the largest holiday light displays in the Greater Houston area. The festival is open nightly through Jan. 1. The hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day from 6-10 p.m. General admission tickets are $14, with numerous ticket specials available throughout the event. Companies will also have the option to hold fundraisers for certain nights, with a
Constellation Field is decorated with 2.5 million lights for the fifth annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights, held nightly through New Year’s Day. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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Missouri City sets CDBG hearing From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
At 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, Missouri City will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Pkwy., to give residents citywide an opportunity to voice opinions on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2017-2018 Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). A copy of the draft CAPER is available for review by citizens, public agencies and other interested parties. The report may be viewed at City Hall during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 28. Staff is available to read the documents to the visually impaired or to translate/ read the documents in Spanish. The document may also be viewed on the city’s website at http://bit. ly/2QuYzMe.
H GEORGE, FROM PAGE 1 South Asian ever elected as the top executive of a county in Texas,” added Tameez. George told the crowd he came to the United States 25 years ago, “with a few bucks in my pocket and I came a long way. This country is an amazing place. You don’t see many people coming from an Indian background and running in office. We’re gonna change that.” When he started running for office in 2010, “nobody believed in me. In elections, there is no second place, I lost.” Eventually, he ran again and won a seat on the FBISD board of trustees and was re-elected with his seat expiring in 2020. George starts as county judge January 2019. The FBISD board has
Anyone who would like to provide written or oral comments regarding the CAPER should mail them to: City of Missouri City, Development Services Department, Attn: Chalisa Dixon - Community Development Coordinator, 1522 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, TX, 77489; or call 281-403-8628. All public input and feedback must be received by Dec. 28 to be included with a copy of the CAPER that will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The national objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons. At least 80 percent of CDBG funds must be used for activities that
benefit low- and moderateincome persons. CDBG goals include: Improving the urban environment in low- and moderateincome areas; eliminating blighting influences and the deterioration of property, neighborhoods and public facilities in low- and moderate-income areas; and ensuring decent, safe, sanitary housing for lowand moderate-income residents. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to the following: public facility construction and improvements; handicap accessibility; operational funding for non-profit agencies servicing primarily low income persons; rehabilitation of owneroccupied housing; housing development assistance, enforcement of city codes; clearance and demolition; infrastructure improvements; and, business development and job creation activities.
not said how they will address his upcoming vacancy. He said he was discouraged by some who advised him not to pursue the top seat in the county. “If there is anything anyone can learn from me is persistence. Never give up on your dreams. You know how many said, ‘why do you have to run for county judge? Why not try something smaller,” recalled George. “But dreaming is one thing that doesn’t cost you. You need to teach your children to dream big.” George came from humble beginnings growing up in a tiny village in India. “My father was a truck driver and made a few bucks. My mother could not write our own language. I grew up there and now I am standing in front of you as the top elected official of the
tenth largest county in the state of Texas. That is what is possible in this country,” he said to roaring applause before a diverse crowd of Democrats, Republicans, Asians, Indians, Latinos, blacks and whites. In 1990 there were almost 254,000 people in Fort Bend and now there are 780,000 and 104 languages are spoken here, he said. “Everything we have in this world, we have it here. I tell people, I cannot imagine living anywhere else,” he said. George said when he moved here from New York 20 years ago, “they said, are you gonna be riding a horse to work? Who would have thought this would be the most diverse place. More
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On Dec. 8-9 the Houston Tidelanders Chorus, an allmale a cappella group, will share the original story “A Stolen Christmas.” Written by playwright Jim “Hawk” Halcarz, a 20-year veteran of the Tidelanders, the “Grinchy” baritone put the holiday festivities in jeopardy. But never fear, the chorus keeps the spirit of the performance alive with holiday favorites including “Jingle Bell Rock,” “O Holy Night,” “White Christmas,” and more. A new arrangement of
“Candy Cane Christmas” created by tenor section leader Mark Smith captures the child-like wonder of Christmas and all of its joys. Additionally, Space City Chorus will join the Tidelanders on-stage, plus, the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2016 International Quartet Champion, Forefront, will share their dynamic sounds on the holiday program. This is the 70th Annual Christmas program performed by the Houston Tidelanders. The “Grinchy” baritone finds joy at the end of the program and so will the audience after singing along to several special holiday songs.
On Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., the Houston Tidelanders will perform at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 2011 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets are available online at www. tidelanders.com or by phone 713-223-8433. Tickets for the Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. performance at the Midtown Arts and Theater Complex Houston, 3400 Main Street, Houston, are $20 per person and available at the Box Office https://matchouston.org/box-office or by phone at 713-521-4533.
Sugar Land Sound Chorus celebrates 40 years of singing harmony locally From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Sugar Land Sound Chorus, part of the singing organization Sweet Adelines International, celebrated its 40th birthday recently. Current and past members, and even some original charter members, got together to celebrate the milestone in great style. There were some wonderfully creative costumes representing the theme of “Spirits of Chorus past.” There was also a display of memorabilia and a time- Sugar Land Sound Chorus Director Holly Ritter, with Jose, the line through the chorus singing baker of the 40th anniversary cake. (Submitted photo) life. Oh how fashions and Chorus look have changed. lines member, was chorus changed its name again to Sugar Land Sound has director from 1985-2006. In Sugar Land Sound Chorus. gone through a lot of name 1987 Cummings moved the This chorus of around 20 changes in the past 40 years. chorus to Angleton and the members has been delightStarting out as Brazosport name was changed to Cra- ing the Houston and Sugar Chorus, a prospective cho- dle of Texas. Land areas with their sweet rus in 1976 and chartering In 2006, Cumming’s harmonies, and lively and in 1978. Chorus Director daughter took over as direc- fun repertoire of songs old Holly Ritter’s mother, Char tor, and moved the chorus and new from all genres. Cummings, now deceased from Angleton to Sugar For more information, visbut a 50 year Sweet Ade- Land. Last year the group it sugarlandsound.com.
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Are the police really serving and protecting us? To serve and protect? Sometimes I have my doubts. The motto of many a police department seems questionable to me at times. Before I explain, let me just say that I have the utmost respect for law enforcement officers and value what they sacrifice for our safety. At the same time, I see and experience too much in the way of abuses of power and neglect of duty when it comes to some local law enforcement. The abuses are easy to see when you spend as much time on the road as I do. Cops speed frequently. They cruise in the passing lane on highways, they flash their lights to get through intersections when there is no apparent emergency, and they will drive across medians and down shoulders and HOV lanes, again without any sirens or signs of emergency. Of course those abuses of power are minor to the myriad of news reports we see about how minorities
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are treated by police, but I’m not going there today. It’s the neglect that really bothers me. A couple weeks ago I was the victim of another hit-and-run. The police did less than nothing about it. I was driving southbound on FM 762 in the left lane going past the George Memorial Library when a white SUV came barreling around the intersection at Avenue I, crossed both lanes and forced me into the middle turn lane. The vehicle was right up against me and I heard the small thump. I stopped, unsure if I had been hit or just kicked up some of the road debris
there. The other driver kept going. I should have gotten out of my car and looked for damage, but I assumed since the other driver didn’t stop that it must have been a rock or something and we didn’t make contact. That’s when my anger at all the other previous hit-and-runs I’ve been involved in welled up inside me. This is the first time it’s happened while I’ve been in the car and this time I wanted to catch the culprit. The problem was, all I knew is the offending vehicle was a white SUV. By the time I got back out into traffic, several white SUVs had gone by. I tried looking, but no luck, so I went about my business. When I got home and checked, sure enough, there were scratches on the back right quarter panel. I had been hit. I called the Rosenberg Police Department and when they figured out I was out of their jurisdiction, they transferred me
to the Richmond P.D. As I was explaining my case to the dispatcher, she stopped me and asked if I was still on the scene. When I said no, she said there was nothing they could do. She directed me to go online and fill out a “blue form” with the Texas Department of Public Safety. So I Googled the form, filled it out, and had to mail it in because there was no way to submit it online. A few days later it was sent back to me. First, they said I used an outdated form and they provided the new one for me to use. Secondly, they said the state no longer keeps those records and said I should keep it with my own records. That really irked me. Once again, the police had let me down. Years ago when we lived at the corner of Avenue I and West Street in Rosenberg, our cars were hit in the middle of the night. My car was smashed into the back of my wife’s SUV,
totaling both. Even though there were pieces of the offending vehicle left at the scene, the cops said there was nothing they could do. Less than a week after I got a replacement car, it was hit in the left rear quarter panel while parked in front of my house. Again, the police couldn’t do anything. Those were the worst of the hit-and-runs. There have been numerous others - mostly really nasty door dings, and some that were minor scrapes on the bumper. We’ve had our cars egged and shot up with paint balls. It’s to the point now that I’ve pretty much given up hope of having a nice car while I live here. What I’ve learned through all of this is that there are many thoughtless, self-centered jerks who drive in the Richmond/Rosenberg area. There is also an inability and/or unwillingness of the local police to do anything about it. You would
think with the multiple layers of law enforcement in this state from the Texas Rangers down to the constables that someone, somewhere could be tasked with the responsibility of investigating property crimes like these. I understand that the police are very busy handling more serious crimes, but I still have to wonder if I’m getting my money’s worth out of my share of the taxes that fund their departments. It’s cost me a small fortune in repairs and only cost them a few minutes time to fill out a report. Still, like I said earlier, I have great respect for the men and women in uniform who work tirelessly and at great risk to make sure we have safe, comfortable communities to live in. They do a job I don’t want to do. I admire them for that. Yet I still feel like I’m being victimized twice each time I turn to them for help and nothing happens.
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Jordan Shelton of Kempner and Ainias Smith of Dulles were voted co-Most Valuable Player for District 20 6A this year. Shelton played mostly defense last year for the Cougars, but he moved to fullback this season and set a school rushing record. “Jordan is a great kid. He is a hard worker who takes coaching well and was a team captain that led by example. He set a rushing record for Kempner this year with 2,061 yards,” Kempner Head Coach Darrin Andrus said. Smith is an athlete with a capital A. He played wide receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and punter for Dulles as they reached the playoffs for the first time in six years. “Being voted most valuable player means everything to me. My teammates and I worked so hard for us to get where we have gotten and this just shows how hard we’ve worked. I want to thank my coaches and my teammates for the all of the support they have given me, and I want to thank God most importantly for giving me this talent,” Smith said. Ridge Point coach Brett Sniffen was voted coach of the year. The Panthers graduated 45 seniors from last year’s team, including eight who received Division 1 college scholarships, but they continued their winning tradition by winning the district for the third consecutive year. Their district record was 7-0 and they were 10-2 overall. Despite the loss of many experienced players, Coach Sniffen didn’t change the way he coaches. “My coaching style did not change, but we had to find out what made this team go, so we made some tweaks along the way,” Sniffen said. Quarterback Eric Rodriguez of Travis was named offensive most valuable player. In his first year at Travis, Rodriguez generated 3,475 total yards of offense and passed or ran for 35 touch-
downs. “Coming into the season, we had high expectations for Eric and the rest of the offense and the real question was how fast he could play up to those expectations. His daily preparation and competitiveness on the field helped him step in and play well from day one. As the season went on, he continued to improve with each game and he helped lead our team to the best regular season record in school history,” Travis Head Coach Trey Sissom said. Bryson Stewart of Ridge Point was named defensive most valuable player. Stewart, a junior, is a 6-foot-2 245-pound defensive lineman. “Bryson Stewart is a ridiculous athlete for his size. He can do a number of things that players at his position cannot do. For example, he had the only interception all year on the North Shore quarterback when he sniffed out a screen pass. He also scored twice on defense as well. He just has a nose for being around the football. He and Nelson Ceaser created nightmares for opposing teams. I am glad we get him back next year,” Sniffen said. Offensive newcomers of the year were sophomores Caleb Rodkey of Ridge Point and David Kasmervisz of Clements. “Caleb Rodkey is a very large young man at 6-foot-4, 321 pounds. He moves surprisingly well and improved so much as the year went on. He is turning into a road grader for us on the offensive line. He wears a huge size 18 shoe and I always worried about him stepping on someone’s foot in practice. As he gets older and stronger in the next couple of years, I fully expect him to be a big-time recruit,” Sniffen said. “David Kasmervisz is a fantastic kid, a high academic kid with all A’s. He works extremely hard. David was on varsity track last year as a freshman, and he does the decathlon in summer track. He also plays basketball as well. In addition to playing tight end, he also played safety for us on defense. He can do it all. I expect great things over the next two years from David,”
Akinola Ogunbiyi, Kempner Center Justin Gwalchmai, Travis Tight End Isaiah Nixon, Elkins David Kasmervisz, Clements Quarterback Trey Larsen, Austin Tailbacks Moises Tezzo, Austin Mason McBride, Ridge Point Myles Heard, Dulles Fullback Chris Love, Clements Wide Receivers Troy Omiere, Austin John Paul Richardson, Ridge Point Kolby White, Elkins Cord’Dric Walton, Dulles Parker Washington, Travis Kempner’s Jordan Shelton, with the ball, was named District 20 6A co-MVP this year along with Ainias Smith of Dulles. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)
Clements Head Coach Bobby Darnell said. Defensive newcomer was Frank Osagiede, a sophomore outside linebacker from Ridge Point. “Frank Osagiede is another in the very gifted athlete category. He looks like he is doing nothing and then he can pounce on you. As he continues to develop and learn his position he will only become better and better. He had huge shoes to fill in following in his brother’s footsteps (Dennis) but he is making a name for himself,” Sniffen said. Moises Tezzo of Austin was named all-purpose player and was named to the all-district first team at tailback. “The awards mean a lot to me. My hard work has finally paid off and I’m honored to be voted all-purpose player,” Tezzo said. Chase Sciba of Austin was voted best deep snapper, and Stephen Pijnnaken also of Austin was voted best punter. Kyle Ramsey of Ridge Point was voted best kicker, and Jacory Lee of Elkins was voted best return specialist and named to
the all-district second team at tailback. Myles Heard of Dulles was the only player named to both first team offense and defense. He played tailback and safety. “Thank you very much I appreciate it! This means a lot to me and I couldn’t have done it without the help of my coaches and my teammates. I am very blessed to have spent four years at Dulles and I learned a lot that will help me in the future as a man on and off the field,” Heard said. Chris Vann of Clements was the only player named to both second team offense and defense. He played wide receiver and safety. First Team Offense Tackles Kendall Septs, Austin Caleb Rodkey, Ridge Point Isaiah Hookfin, Dulles Nick Wilson-Haymond, Ridge Point Guards Collin Sharp, Ridge Point Jack Danklef, Clements
Second Team Offense Tackles Breck Sheldon, Kempner Jonathan Thornton, Bush Sean Scanlin, Austin Guards Alvin Williams II, Elkins Austin Saechao, Travis Cameron Hopes, Bush Center Zack Sharaf, Clements Tight End Clinton Anokwuru, Bush Quarterback Cameron George, Elkins Cameron Peters, Dulles Tailback Jacory Lee, Elkins Kaelen Shankle, Travis Fullback Matthew Lee, Austin Darius Phillips, Dulles Wide Receivers Adonal Mitchell, Ridge Point Chris Vann, Clements Jeremiah Walker, Dulles Jalen Weatherspoon, Bush First Team Defense Ends Nelson Ceaser, Ridge Point
Daelon Mitchell, Elkins Jaylin Williams, Dulles Felix Etugbo, Travis Tackles Johnny Garcia, Dulles Pat Brown, Travis Chase Myers, Austin Jerome Boulden II, Bush Inside Linebackers Adrian Johnson, Ridge Point Xavier McIntyre, Elkins Myles Pierre, Bush Outside Linebackers Chike Anigbogu, Ridge Point Frank Osagiede, Ridge Point Darius Phillips, Dulles Zach Zimos, Travis Oluaka Ibekwe, Bush Safeties Myles Heard, Dulles Cameron Oliver, Travis Jamal Morris, Bush Cornerbacks Erick Young, Bush (Unanimous selection) Kierron Ardoin, Elkins Bra’Mon Moore, Dulles Second Team Defense Ends Malcolm Johnson, Austin Trey de los Santos, Clements Izaiah Thornton, Bush Tackles Joseph Harper, Ridge Point Richard Broadnax, Elkins Jake West, Clements Joel Hernandez, Kempner Nicholas James, Kempner Inside Linebackers Konnor Sheppard, Dulles Brennan Tucker, Travis Brandon Roach, Kempner Outside Linebackers Robert Benard, Austin Kenneth Phillips, Bush Lucian Paul, Elkins Audreece Dickson, Elkins Safety Jake Sniffin, Ridge Point Jordan Jenkins, Elkins Chris Vann, Clements Corners Myles Roberts, Austin Drake Johnson, Ridge Point Matthew Andrews, Bush
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The super-charged Marshall offense scored on five of its six first half possessions as they beat Port Neches-Grove (PNG) 53-14 last Friday at Baytown. They now advance to the Region 3 finals for the third consecutive year, where they will play Huntsville at the Berry Center in Cypress on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The fastest team on turf started quickly. On the second play of the game, quarterback Malik Hornsby threw a short pass to Devon Achane, who turned it into a 66-yard touchdown pass to give the Buffaloes a 6-0 lead only 38 seconds into the game. Continuing the scoring parade, Jerry Gray scored on a 37-yard run, Dalevon Campbell caught a 25-yard scoring pass from Hornsby, and Hornsby
scored on a 5-yard run. PNG got on the scoreboard on a 20-yard run by Roschon Johnson, but Jerry Davis scored on a 4-yard run and Achane returned a punt 52 yards to make the halftime score 39-7. “When I caught the punt there was nobody there. I just had to make one person miss and I am used to doing that,” Achane said. It took the Buffaloes seven minutes to score in the second half as Gray ran 10 yards for a score. After a short punt by PNG gave the ball to Marshall on the PNG 38 yard line, Hornsby ran 37 yards to the 1 yard line and then he ran the final yard on the next play to end the Marshall scoring. The final score was 53-14. “Another win. I am proud of how the guys played. We played our football game today. We were physical up front on both defense and offense, and we tackled well,” Marshall head coach James Williams said. Hornsby completed 6 of 12 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns and he rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns. “The game went exactly
Devon Achane crosses the goal line after returning a punt 52 yards for Marshall during Friday’s playoff game against Port Neches-Grove. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)
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We just play as a team,” Hornsby said. Davis rushed 15 times for 153 yards and three touchdowns. “Our game plan was to run it up the middle. We felt they were weak there and we just hit them in their weakness,” Gray said. The Buffaloes will play in the Region 3 finals for the third consecutive year. “We have a lot of experience on our team. We have a lot of guys who have played deep into the playoffs for three years. They are hungry, and they really want to get it done. We just take it one week at a time and we want to get better every week. Right now, it’s about the mental part of the game. Knowing your assignments and executing. Just doing your job. It’s fundamentals every day and discipline every day,” Williams said.
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The best defense against the Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield was the Texans’ offense as the Texans won 29-13 last Sunday at NRG Stadium. The Texans’ offense controlled the ball for 12:26 of the first quarter as they jumped to a 10-0 lead on a 35-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn and an 11-yard touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to Jordan Thomas. “Just a bootleg and one-onone matchup with him. They were in kind of like a man coverage, tilted to Hop (DeAndre Hopkins). It was one-on-one with Hop and J.T. and came around and I know it was going to be a little pressure, everyone on the defensive end is going to be in my face, so kind of get some width and buy some time and let J.T. work. And he won his matchup and gave him a chance to make a play on the ball. So that’s what he did. And capitalized on it,” Watson said. The Browns ran just five plays for five total yards in the first quarter. The second quarter wasn’t much better for the Browns as they ran 13 plays for 47 total yards, and Mayfield threw three interceptions on three consecutive series. Linebacker Zack Cunningham returned the first interception 38 yards for a touchdown to put the Texans up 17-0. “That was a great play. To me that was one of the bigger plays in the game early on. And his ability to get it into the end zone the way that he did was really a great play. He’s an excellent athlete. And that really helped us. It was 10-0 at that point and it made it 17-0. Big play in the game,” Texans’ Head Coach Bill O’Brien said. On the Browns next possession, cornerback Johnathan Joseph intercepted a Mayfield pass at the Houston 31 yard line and returned it to the 49. Fairbairn then converted the turnover into three points with a 42-yard field goal. With the Texans up 20-0, Mayfield was intercepted by Andre Hal in the end zone with 1:44 to go in the first half. The Texans ran 10 plays in their two-minute offense with Fairbairn kicking a 48-yard field goal as time ran out in the half to make the score 23-0. For the first half, the Texans had 262 yards of total offense to the Browns 74 yards. “Baker’s (Mayfield) a great player. He’s going to be a really - he’s an excellent player. You can see why he’s the No. 1 draft pick. We have a lot of respect for him and in his game. But I think it’s hard to play against our defense as a rookie quarterback. I don’t think it’s easy when you don’t have a lot of experience and you’re going against the defense that’s got a very strong front and does a good job in the back-end disguising things and things like that. I thought our defense did a great job. Our players did an excellent job and Romeo (Crennel) and the staff did a great job,” O’Brien said. With a big lead, the Texans employed a bend but don’t break defense in the second half, and the Browns improved their statistics but could only score two touchdowns. Mayfield completed 24 of 30 passes in the second half for 351 yards. The Browns had 3 yards rushing in the second half. Meanwhile Fairbairn added
Houston Texans linebacker Zach Cunningham returns an interception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns Sunday at NRG Stadium. The score helped the Texans beat the Browns 2913 and improve to 9-3 on the season. (Photo by Joe Southern)
two more field goals to make the final score 29-13. Once they got on the field, the Browns offense was their worst enemy. Besides the three first half interceptions, they had a 75-yard touchdown pass nullified by a holding call and then two plays later, Mayfield hit Antonio Callaway for an apparent 75-yard touchdown pass, but Texans’ rookie safety Justin Reid caught Cal-
laway at the one-yard line and forced a fumble that Aaron Colvin recovered in the end zone. “It was a hell of a throw by Baker, first of all. I thought that the ball was going to be overthrown. I was going for the pick at first. I saw him catch it and at that point just put my head down and digged. You always want to show great effort, run to the ball and at that point it was just trying to make something happen. I didn’t want him to score, so just make a play on the ball, see if it would come out. Good thing for us it did,” Reid said. For the game, Watson completed 22 of 31 passes for 224 yards and one touchdown, and he rushed seven times for 30 yards. Lamar Miller had 19 carries for 103 yards and Alfred Blue rushed 13 times for 54 yards. The Texans top scorer was Fairbairn, who was made all five field goal attempts and added two extra points for 17 points on the game. The win improves the Texans’ record to 9-3. The Indianapolis Colts come to NRG next Sunday with a 6-6 record. With a win, the Texans would clinch first place in the AFC South division and a playoff spot.
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H GEORGE, FROM PAGE 4 people will learn about Fort Bend and they will want to move here.” “God gave me an opportunity to come here, raise my family. I give back to this community. Every day I sit down with elected officials and oh, I am so excited. We are going to have a million people by 2022. We are a microcosm and this is the place people will model,” he said. He was introduced by Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage, who told the crowd there is much work to do. “Fort Bend County brags
about being the most ethnically diverse county, but if you go to most events, you don’t see this kind of crowd. This is an inclusive crowd and it is incumbent on all of us to make it work,” said Prestage. He described George as “a good man.” “Right now he is a sponge and he’s gonna soak up everything. The good, bad, smart, dumb, crazy, corrupt. So I ask you to give him good stuff. Don’t bring the bull. Fort Bend has been well-run forever. It will be well-run come January and then some,” said Prestage. “To make this the best county ever, everyone is going to have to chip in. Com-
missioners court is mostly non-partisan. You have to trust the will of the people. You will make decisions good for the future of everybody,” Prestage said, adding that George can expect naysayers. “When I came here (commissioner’s seat) 28 years ago, they said the world was gonna come to an end,” said Prestage, the first black to serve on the commission since Reconstruction. He has consistently won re-election since 1990. “KP you’ve been on the school board, the hardest job there is next to the President of the United States. You will do fine. He’s got a work ethic and will soak up everything,”
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Drymalla Construction Company is requesting proposals from qualified subcontractors (including qualified SBE subcontractors for the Stafford Municipal School District Middle School which bids on January 8, 2019 @ 11:00 AM. Drymalla Construction will be accepting bids for this project until 11:00 AM, on January 8, 2019 via email at bid@drymalla.com or by fax at 979-732-3663. Please direct all questions re: this project to Sharon Fisher at Sfisher@ drymalla.com no later than 12/27/18 at 4 PM. The following SBE certifications are approved by Stafford MSD:
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·Port of Houston Authority SBE Certification; ·Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) SBE Certification; ·City of Houston SBE Certification; ·Fort Bend Independent School District SBE Certification; REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION The City of Sugar Land seeks proposals for performing all work required for the following project in the City: RFP 2019-09: Consulting Services for Enterprise Resource Planning System Implementation Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed proposals, one (1) original, seven (7) 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 Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered. Questions regarding this proposal must be received by Wednesday, December 19 2018 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please post all questions on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. The City will award the contract and give notice of award within ninety (90) calendar days after the opening date and time.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE RESTRICTED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1R) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 711 CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., December 19, 2018, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 711 Chevy Chase Circle, Lot 16, Block 8, Sugar Creek Section 1, in the Restricted Single-Family Residential (R-1R) District. Details of the proposed Special Exception may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” Zoning Board of Adjustment no later than Friday, December 14, 2018. VICINITY MAP:
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Sienna Plantation Hosts CAFB Wreath Raffle From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Area residents will have a chance to take home creative holiday décor and support local children during the Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) Holiday Wreath Raffle at Sienna Plantation. Several of the 15 festive wreaths and swags are on display at the community’s Homefinder Center, 5777 Sienna Parkway. Donated by local interior designers and creative individuals, the decorations are valued at $150-$350 per item. The wreath raffle is held in
conjunction with the CAFB Christmas Home Tour, which includes one home in Sienna Plantation. “This is the fifth year we’ve hosted the raffle, and it’s one of our favorite holiday traditions,” said Alvin San Miguel, general manager for Sienna Plantation. “The wreaths and swags are very unique, and you can get a sneak peek before the holiday home tour by visiting the Sienna Homefinder Center. We encourage everyone to enter to win their favorite door décor and support this worthy cause.” Tickets are one for $10, three for $25 and five for $40, and purchasers can se-
lect their preferred wreath on each ticket. Winners will be chosen at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 12. The raffle raises approximately $3,000 for CAFB each year. Also available will be tickets to the CAFB Christmas Home Tour. The annual event takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8. A candlelight tour is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 7. All the wreaths will be on display during the home tour. The $25 ticket provides admission to five luxury homes that have been professionally decorated for the holidays. Directions to
the homes are on the back of the ticket. For more information, visit www.cafb.org/ events/home-tour/. Now in its 27th year, the tour has raised more than $1.7 million in unrestricted funding for services for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County since its inception. Visitors to the Sienna Homefinder Center will be treated to complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and holiday sweets throughout the month. Homes in the community are priced from the $250,000s. For more information about Sienna Plantation, visit https:// www.siennaplantation.com.
Several wreaths and swags are on display at the Sienna Plantation Homefinder Center where visitors can purchase raffle tickets to win one of them as well as tickets to the CAFB Christmas Home Tour. (Submitted photo)
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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, DEC. 5 SEABOURNE PARK MONTHLY BIRD HIKE
All ages and levels of birders are welcome; meet in the parking lot at 8 a.m. Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg. The hikes are led by members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. Free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6 ALIEF AARP CHAPTER 3264 MEETING
At The Abbey at Westminster Plaza, 2855 Westminster Plaza Blvd., Houston. The doors open at 11 a.m. for the Christmas program. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. ($9). Program starts at 12:30 p.m. Call 713-838-7383 for more information and reservations.
FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS LUNCHEON
“Have a Souper Holiday” Luncheon and meeting at 11 a.m., social at 10:30 a.m. at the Sugar Land United Methodist Church Great Hall, 431 Eldridge Road. Bring a crock pot of soup, salad, appetizer or dessert to share. Entertainment by the SLMS Choir. Project: Decorate bags for Lunches of Love. All retired public school educators are invited. For more information, call 281-499-5885.
and brownie mixes and cake frosting for Helping Hands. Reserve a spot by calling 281-238-4002 or 281-342-8575. Reservation deadline is Dec. 7. The program is free; lunch is $15.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 CULINARY BOOK CLUB MEETS
At the University Branch Library will meet, 1:30 p.m., 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. This month, is a cookie exchange. Bring and share holiday treats and recipes. The club meets on the third Wednesday of every month, different cooking genres are explored. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.
SIENNA ART CLUB MEETS
At the Sienna Branch Library, 4-5:30 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Bring-your-own-craft holiday social. This monthly program is for people who enjoy all kinds of crafts. People of all ages and experience levels. Free and open to the public. For more information, call -238-2900 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15 GOING INDIE: WHERE AND HOW TO START
The University Branch Library winter book sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Books, CDs, and DVDs for everyone available. Good condition books, CDs and DVDs may be donated to the library any time.
The next program in the Writing Workshop Series, 1-3 p.m., at First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Learn the process of becoming an “indie” author – a writer who is interested in selfpublishing their own books. Get an overview of the general process and resources that are available. Bring your laptop, notebooks, or any other writing materials. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 8 WINTER BOOK SALE
The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation will have the truck on site at the Imperial Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Viewing is free, photo ops are available for a fee.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE SUGAR LAND BRANCH
The festivities take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 550 Eldridge. Music and singing by Sherry Woodruff and her group of carolers, along with refreshments and holidaythemed craft activities for all ages. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281633-4734.
SNOW FEST AT JORDAN RANCH
Families will enjoy 70,000 pounds of snow and holiday cheer — not to mention a chance to meet Santa and the missus, noon to 3 p.m. Winter happens at 2422 Sandhill Crest Lane, with fun that includes a three-lane slide, DJ, performing elf, ice carvers, face painters, a trackless train, 76-foot obstacle course and more. A giant snow globe offers the perfect spot for holiday photos. Hot chocolate and cookies top off the day! Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.jordanranchtexas.com/ snowfest.
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.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11 PECAN GROVE WOMEN’S CLUB
Will meet at the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and visiting. The program begins at 10 a.m. featuring the Golden Heirs Choir from the Calvary Baptist Church in Rosenberg. We will be collecting cake
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The Sugar Land Branch Library begins the series 2-4 p.m., 550 Eldridge. Learn the characteristics of the Gothic period, including urbanization, economic prosperity, professional guilds, the crusades (1095-1291), and the veneration of the Virgin Mary. The series will continue in January and February with programs on Renaissance Art and Impressionism. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
WINTER WONDERLAND CARNIVAL: TRANSITION AND DISABILITY RESOURCE FAIR
Fort Bend ISD, along with The Arc of Fort Bend, will host the fair, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Clements High School, 4200 Elkins Road, Sugar Land. Free and open to the public, the event is geared toward children with special needs, but is open to all children in the community. The Clements High School Honor Society will be helping to provide games, music, arts and crafts and other fun activities. Parents will also have an opportunity to listen to speakers and talk to vendors in Fort Bend County that provide services and resources for children with special needs.
SUNDAY, DEC. 16 THE SUGAR LAND WINDS HOLIDAY CONCERT
The public is invited to a free concert presented by the Sugar Land Winds, a semi-professional wind ensemble. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Clements High School auditorium (4200 Elkins Road, Sugar Land). To find out more about the ensemble, visit www. sugarlandwinds.com
TUESDAY, DEC. 18 LOVING FRIENDS DINNER
Set for 5 p.m. at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 LaQuinta Dr., Missouri City. Kristy Casey- Deal, professional entertainer/impersonator will entertain. Loving Friends is a social group of men and women who lost their spouses and meet monthly, not a grief support group. Call 281-
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TUESDAY, JAN. 8 PECAN GROVE WOMEN'S CLUB
Meets at the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and visiting. Speakers from the Oak Bend Medical Center. Make lunch reservations by calling or emailing Kay McNinch at 281-238-4002 (kkmcninch@yahoo.com) or Linda Saad at 281-342-8575 (lindasaad@gmail.com). Reservations need to be made by Friday, Jan. 4. The program is free and the cost for lunch is $15.
SATURDAY, JAN. 19 HOPE FOR THREE JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION
Put your puzzle building skills against other teams in this two-hour competition to benefit Hope for Three Autism Awareness. Join others at Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land. Teams of four can pre-register for $100. Awards, prizes and bragging rights guaranteed. Sponsorship and Underwriting opportunities available. Call 281-245-0640 or visit www.hopeforthree.org/jigsaw for information and to register.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Ridge Point High School Fine Arts Department presents Disney’s Original High School Musical. Jan. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1, 2 Showtime: 7 p.m. Pre-sale online $12 Adults and $8 students at www.rphstheatrebooster. com . Tickets available at the door $15 Adults and $10 students.
ONGOING 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.
RICHMOND-ROSENBERG 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 Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.
QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY
Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@comcast. net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.
4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION
Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.
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