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Allen Owen served as mayor of Missouri City for 39 years.
Ford ousts Owen in Missouri City She becomes city’s first black, female mayor By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend ISD is engaging with the community to review possible options for attendance boundaries associated with the opening of Elementary 51, and balancing high school enrollment in the southeast portion of the school district. The attendance boundary process is aligned with the recommendations that resulted from the 2018 Facilites Master Planning process, as well as the projects included in the 2018 Bond Program approved by voters in November. Following recent focus groups held in November, three options to attend community information meetings are planned for December. The first was Dec. 11 at Marshall High School. The next is Dec. 12 at Travis High School, 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, from 7-9 p.m. The last will be Dec. 13 at Elkins High School, 7007 Knights Court Missouri City, from 7-9 p.m. During each meeting, the same information will be shared about proposed boundary options. Following the meetings, an online survey will be shared for feedback. The administration will consider feedback from the community and input from recent focus group meetings to refine boundary options and make final recommendations to the board of trustees for consideration during the spring semester. To learn more about the areas to be addressed in the fall of 2018 for implementation in the 2019-20 school year, visit www.fortbendisd.com/ boundaryplanning.
Volleyball’s very best The all-district teams have been named in volleyball. Did your favorite player make it? See the story in Sports on page 6.
Yolanda Ford was elected the first black woman as mayor.
The Blue Wave that swept several Republican stalwarts out of office on Nov. 6 made its final sweep across Missouri City on Saturday in historic fashion as longtime Mayor Allen Owen was defeated in a runoff election by Councilmember Yolanda Ford. Ford became the first black and the first woman to be elected mayor of Missouri City. Although the election is non-partisan, Ford had the backing of the Democratic Party. Owen has long been tied to the Republican Party. “I am so proud that the residents of Missouri City have elected me as their mayor. After having served on the city council for the past five years, and as a lifelong resident, I am deeply invested in the well-
being and growth of Missouri City, and I look forward to working with citizens, the city council and others toward its betterment,” Ford said in a statement. Ford had 5, 015 votes (51.9 percent) to Owen’s 4,642 (48.1 Percent). In another runoff election, Councilmember Chris Preston easily won re-election 6,050 (64.2 percent) to challenger Susan Soto’s 3,377 (35.8 percent). The so-called Blue Wave was a major push by the Democratic Party to get Democrats elected locally and across Texas. Nearly every Democrat won their election in Fort Bend County on Nov. 6, taking the seats of County Judge, Precinct 4 Commissioner, and many other positions and judgeships. Owen was first elected mayor in 1994 and served on the city council for eight years prior to that. "I am proud of what I have helped
the City to accomplish this past 39 years,” he said. “When I began this journey we were a little sleepy bedroom community of 24,000 people. Today we are a thriving multi-purpose City of nearly 80,000. I am glad to have just been a part of that growth. “In elections there are always winners and losers. The citizens have spoken and said they are ready for someone else to take the reins. I wish the new Mayor and Council the best and I will now go back to being the normal citizen I was 39 years ago. It will give me the opportunity to spend more time with my family, play more golf, and sleep better at night. I have not gone away, I am just starting another chapter in my life. I think God still has other plans for me.” Ford took the oath of office as a city council member in July of 2013, becoming the fourth woman in Mis-
souri City’s history to be elected to council. With 20 years of experience in community development, land acquisition and leadership, Ford ran a grassroots mayoral campaign based on key issues such as increasing city revenue, building economic opportunity, creating redevelopment incentives, promoting community safety and addressing aging infrastructure. Ford is a native of Missouri City and a graduate of Dulles High School. She earned a bachelor of science in psychology from the University of Houston and a master of architecture from Prairie View A&M University. The runoff election results will be canvassed at the Monday, Dec. 17, special city council meeting. The candidates can then be sworn in after that at the regular meeting that immediately follows the canvassing. Ford becomes the 11th mayor of the 62-year-old city.
Separate groups debate fate of graves at construction site By Theresa D. McClellan THERESA@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
In the first public talks since a district court judge ordered more community input on the future of the 95 graves found at the construction site of the James Reese Technical Center, the Fort Bend Independent School District and community members held two separate meetings at the same time illustrating how much work needs to be done between both parties. Sam Collins III was a member of the Sugar Land Task Force before it disbanded and was picked up by the FBISD task force. He organized a community meeting for the public and Sugar Land task force members on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Buffalo Soldier Museum in Houston, led by Reginald Moore’s Convict Labor and Leasing Project (CLLP) and the Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) community organizing group. They heard a presentation at the 5:30 p.m. meeting from the courtappointed mediation attorney Michael Elliott, who was named master of chancery by District Court Judge James Shoemake and charged with multiple tasks including gathering community input. “I’m not for the FBISD or for anyone. My job is to
help the judge get the information so he can make an educated decision. We are here to represent justice. I will give the judge a brief update at the status hearing Dec. 18 of what I’ve done. He will hear from the FBISD lawyer and may or may not hear from anyone else,” explained Elliott. On the other side of town, some members of the former Sugar Land task force, who also signed up for the school district task force, attended a 90-minute session that started at 6 p.m. at the FBISD administration building. After his presentation in Houston, Elliott and other attendees rushed to the district meeting. Elliott, whose involvement is being challenged in court by the FBISD which says there is no need for his skill sets in what they see as an FBISD issue, was not allowed to speak. Richard Vogel, a member of the CLLP, and his wife attended the district meeting. He said he left hopeful with the promise of a “fresh start” but was concerned because not everyone was at the table. He would have wanted to hear Elliott’s perspective and he wanted more to hear Superintendent Charles Dupre’s point of view. “My wife and I have been in this since the beginning. We know it’s a
complicated issue and we are concerned about the 95 people being represented and recognized,” he said. The discovery of the graves garnered national attention as well as high interest among communities outside of Fort Bend County. “We are convinced that this has to be settled locally. The question of who the community is is up in the air. The question has come up, who has a right to speak. But we believe it is a local issue,” said Vogel, who wrote a story for the Fort Bend Star depicting an introductory history of the convict labor system which often enslaved free blacks with trumped-up charges and condemning them to hard labor in prison. The prison in Sugar Land was known for its brutality and was called “the Hellhole on the Brazos.” Vogel said the history is important to know and so is the school’s viewpoint. “Dr. Dupre’s position needs to be respected by everybody and I lament that a lot didn’t hear him. Since the beginning he has been committed; it happened on his watch and he wanted it to be done right,” said Vogel. “He wants a memorial at the new school and he
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Presenting the colors Members of the Austin High School Navy JROTC marches off the field Sunday at NRG Stadium after presenting the colors for the national anthem at the game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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Remains of Sugar Land 95 should be moved to cemetery What to do about the Sugar Land 95? The so-called Sugar Land 95 are the 95 convict laborers whose skeletal remains were discovered last February at the construction site of the Fort Bend Independent School District’s James Reese Career and Technical Center. Since then, archeologists have painstakingly excavated and removed the remains for study and preparation for reinternment. The question that is causing so much debate right now is where should they be reburied? The Fort Bend ISD would like to have them moved to the nearby Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the City of Sugar Land and city officials have said they would welcome reinternment there. Logically, it is the best place for their final resting place. That, however, doesn’t sit well with many blacks and activists who feel they should stay where they were discovered, each back in their own grave. The arguments for returning them to their original graves are solid and worth considering. The remains are those of blacks, many of whom were forced back into state-sanctioned slavery through the convict leasing system, which
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operated here from 1878 to 1910. Through the program, convicts were leased to plantations for hard labor in the sugarcane fields. Many of the convicts were arrested and imprisoned for minor offenses or on trumped-up charges. It was a scheme designed to help plantation owners who lost slave labor at the end of the Civil War. The laborers who died were buried in a cemetery on the grounds that was eventually lost to time and history. We know that the graves contained at least one 14-year-old boy and one woman. None of them deserved the treatment they suffered. None of them deserved to die in prison, presumably engaged in hard labor to the end. We don’t know their identities, their offenses, or much more about them other than what their bones and scant records can tell us. They lived hard, difficult lives and even now
in death they cannot rest in peace – at least not yet. Once again their fate is in limbo. Last year the school district began construction of the James Reese Career and Technical Center. Because it had information from local prison historian Reginald Moore that there might be a cemetery on site, the district hired archaeologists from Goshawk Environmental Consulting, Inc., to conduct research. They found nothing, but just before they submitted a final report to the state, crews installing utilities discovered human bones. Goshawk returned in late February and began months of excavation and exhumations. During that time the city, district, and other interested parties have been conducting public meetings to discuss the disposition of the remains. Ideally, they would go back where they were found, granting them a bit of the dignity they were denied in life. That would require the district to alter its plans for the facility. It’s an expensive option, but one that respects the sanctity of a cemetery. It also shows respect to a race of people that has a long history of disrespect by whites and people in authority. As much as I like and prefer that position, howev-
er, logically it makes more sense to relocate the Sugar Land 95 to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery. For one thing, the cemetery is very close and already has historic designation. It is set apart and well protected. It would be very easy to create a special area at the cemetery where the remains could be reinterred in a very dignified and respectful manner. It would give them much more dignity and respect than they likely received the first time they were buried. It would also provide adequate room for historic markers and displays to talk about that dark chapter of history. If they were to be returned to their original gravesite, they would be up
against a school building. That would be much harder to set apart and protect. It would also be very expensive and time consuming to redesign a multimilliondollar building already well into construction. It would also be a bad blend of land use. Having a cemetery next to a school is an invitation to vandalism and other juvenile shenanigans. Finally, I’m trying to look at it from the perspective of descendants of the Sugar Land 95. If my great-grandfather had been so badly mistreated and then hastily buried in a shallow grave, long forgotten, I think I’d like the idea of his remains being properly buried in a quiet, respectful place where he
would be remembered and finally given the dignity he deserves. I wouldn’t want him to be resting in a plot where he was hastily deposited, abutting a school and surrounded by parking lots. There is no dignity in that. While the amateur historian in me is appalled at the idea of moving graves, we are in a unique and unfortunate situation where there is no clear and satisfactory answer. Given the circumstances, I think the best thing to do is relocate the remains to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery and allow the school district to move forward with its facility as planned. I think that is probably in the best interest for all involved.
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Letters to the Editor Missouri City has much to celebrate with election results Dear Editor, Missouri City residents have additional cause to rejoice this Christmas season due to the Dec. 8 election results. The election of Yolanda Ford to the mayoral slot and Chris Preston to the at-large council position, at the very least, shows the people have at last spoken in a city election. Of course, some will say that the election results are no big deal; that the residents' lifestyle will probably remain about the same and in some respects that might be true.
However, for many of the city's residents, we are assured that our city government will now truly represent the voters, which is significant. Clearly for many, this Christmas season will be a little brighter. Challenges that face the newly elected in this coming year are many, for sure. In fact, one of the bigger hurdles will be to unite the various groups, neighborhoods and factions that make up Missouri City. Residents are much too competitive about city benefits and probably un-
realistic about what the city can really can do for each of our neighborhoods. I'm not sure there is a downside to this election but one definite upside is that politics in Missouri City is exciting again. We have a newly elected city council that is motivated to effect its own vision of the city’s future. Missouri City has a bright future with a lot of options and if we do work together with our new Council Members, much can be achieved. Howard Moline Missouri City
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Team win propels Marshall to state semifinals By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Marshall needed every player it had, and every second on the clock to beat the Huntsville Hornets 4743 last Thursday night at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. Behind 43-40 with 45 seconds to go in the game, and facing a fourth down and 11, the Buffaloes needed someone, anyone, to step up and make a play. What they got was practically the whole team stepping up. On what could have been their last play of the season, Malik Hornsby took the snap from center Andres Arteaga and handed the ball to Korey King on an end around. King was immediately hit but he was able to lateral the ball to Devon Achane who started to run around the end, but stopped on the Marshall 46 yard line and launched a pass to Dalevon Campbell who used all of his six feet and three inches to soar above two defenders at the Huntsville 25 yard line and then, with the help of a block from Kacy Barnett, shrugged off two tacklers to run into the end zone for the game winning score.
Devon Achane scores for Marshall on an 86-yard pass play. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)
Angel Martinez kicked the extra point and the Buffs led 47-43. “Achane had carried us all night but he was getting tired and I felt like I had to do whatever it took to help the team. Whatever it took,” Campbell said. On the ensuing kickoff, the Hornets started up field, but linebacker Nautica McCarther came flying
out of nowhere to deliver a bone-crushing tackle at the Hornet’s 23 yard line. “Man, I just had to do it for the team. Special teams are important. Coach is always telling us that special teams are important. We work hard on it every day. The team needed me to make that tackle. We just came down and did what we do,” McCarther said.
Texans’ win streak ends at 9 as Colts win 24-21 By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Indianapolis Colts exploited several of the Texans’ weak spots to beat them 24-21 on Sunday at NRG Stadium. The Texans came into the game with a nine-game winning streak, while the Colts had won five of their last six games. The Texans dominated the Colts in the first quarter, not letting them gain a first down and holding them to just 31 total yards. The Colts had four series in the first quarter and
they went three-and-out each time. Meanwhile the Texans had a 10-play, 82-yard scoring drive that consumed 12:34 of the clock. Alfred Blue scored on a 3-yard run, assisted by the entire offensive line as they moved the scrum into the end zone. The Texans led 7-0 but after that it was all Colts. In the second quarter the Colts went into a hurry-up offense which seemed to catch the Texans off-guard. The Colts scored two touchdowns, the first on a Marlon Mack 4-yard run, and the second on
a 14-yard pass from Andrew Luck to Eric Ebron. Adam Vinatieri added a 54-yard field goal as time expired in the half to make the score 17-7. In the third quarter, Lamar Miller scored on a 1-yard run to bring the Texans’ closer at 17-14. But Zach Pascal caught a 12-yard pass from Luck to give the Colts a 24-17 edge at the end of the third quarter. The Texans scored on a 7-yard pass from Deshaun Wat
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On the Hornets’ first play, Marshall’s Norman Baker broke up a pass and defensive back Antonio Brooks intercepted the tipped ball to give the Buffs their come-from-behind win. “I was just covering my man and the ball just popped up in front of me and I just went for it,” Brooks said. Marshall Head Coach James Williams was thankful after the game. “Answered prayers, it was answered prayers. God is good. They (Huntsville) were such a good team. We were real blessed to have won that game. We just found a way to win the game. We just stayed positive and played until that last second came off the clock. We were fighting and were going to keep fighting until the end,” Williams said. Korey King felt the Buffs gave it everything they had. “We put our heart and soul into this game. Huntsville is a very good team, but we worked harder. We executed the last play just like the coaches told us to. We found a way to push through,” King said. Marshall took a 20-0 first
quarter lead as Achane scored three touchdowns. His first was a 43-yard run, followed by a 1-yard run and then an 86-yard pass from Hornsby. “It (the pass from Hornsby) was a blitz play. I trusted him to throw me the ball, and he trusted me to catch it,” Achane said. In the second quarter, momentum began shifting as Marshall snapped the ball over their punter’s head into the end zone for a safety to put Huntsville on the scoreboard. About a minute later Huntsville’s Matthew Southern scored on a 6-yard run and the score was 20-9. Hornsby responded with a 1-yard scoring run, but Southern found Miles Tate for a 4-yard scoring pass to make the halftime score 2716 in favor of Marshall. With 7:56 to go in the third quarter, Southern tossed a 19-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Myers. Huntsville kicked a field goal with 4:51 to go in the quarter to bring the Hornets within 1 at 27-26. Two plays later, Achane scored on a 48-yard run to give the Buffaloes some breathing room at 33-26.
Jeter named District 20 6A volleyball MVP By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Ridge Point’s Claire Jeter was voted most valuable player for the 2018 District 20 6A volleyball season. Ridge Point finished the season with a 47-6 record and finished second in the state 6A state tournament. Ridge Point collected several more awards as Skylar Fields was voted offensive player of the year, Reagan Rutherford was voted setter of the year, and coach Lori McLaughlin was voted coach of the year. “My entire staff and I worked really hard on getting the right mind set that we were going to be at the state tournament this year,” McLaughlin said. “We had such a hard loss last year against Seven Lakes, I wanted to do everything
Ridge Point’s Reagan Rutherford (10), setter of the year, Skylar Fields (7) offensive player of the year, and Claire Jeter (9) most valuable player. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)
possible as a coach to assure that we did not have that happen again. This group set goals during the off-season last year, and we really focused on holding each other accountable to
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With 40 seconds to go in the quarter, Hornsby scored on a 1-yard run and Marshall was up 40-26 at the end of three quarters. Huntsville would not go away, and Tyrique Carter scored on a 6-yard run to make the score 40-33. At that point the Buffaloes completely lost their momentum. Another bad snap on a punt caused another safety to make the score 40-35. With 2:31 to go in the game, Southern found Jaylon Griffin for a 64-yard touchdown pass and Huntsville had its first lead of the game at 43-40. The stage was now set for the big finish. For the game, Hornsby completed 7 of 17 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown, and he rushed 14 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns. Achane rushed 15 times for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Campbell caught two passes for 95 yards and one game winning touchdown, and Achane had three catches for 96 yards and one touchdown. The Buffaloes will play Corpus Christi Calallen on Friday at San Antonio.
them so we did not get off track. “We were the most cohesive and skilled Ridge Point team that I have ever coached. We had to make sure we played for each other this entire year. Also, with my strong junior class that have been playing together for so many years, that made it even more possible to attain these goals and keep everyone on track. It took a total team effort to make it possible. I could not be more proud of the girls.” Additionally, Tatiana Evans of Kempner was voted newcomer of the year and Kennadie Sellers of Travis was voted defensive player of the year. The all-district teams are determined by a vote of the district coaches. District 20 6A First Team Karly Jackson, Ridge Point Nia McCardell, Ridge Point Audrey Phillips, Travis Jazmyne Jones, Dulles Gillian Jones, Dulles Sydnee Eagleton, Bush Brianna Etienne, Bush Brianna Chavis, Bush Alleah Dallas, Kempner Sydney Plemons, Austin Emily Svoboda, Elkins Jenna Kabot, Clements District 20 6A Second Team Kendall Sekula, Ridge Point Britney Ong, Ridge Point Randee Hennings, Ridge Point Faith Montgomery, Travis Bella De Leon, Travis Alicia Williams, Travis Julia Flores, Dulles Armani Smith, Dulles Hannah Tekrouri, Kempner Bailey Tillman, Austin Rayven McKenzie, Elkins Kyley Harfield, Clements District 24 5A First Team Aniah Adams, Hightower Michayla Black, Hightower District 24 5A Second Team Dairah Ligons, Hightower
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Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) hauls in a pass as Houston Texans safety Justin Reid defends. Hilton caught nine passes for 199 yards in the game to help lead the Colts past the Texans 24-21. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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Missouri City girl earns Girl Scouts’ highest honor From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Grace Buckle, a graduate from St. Agnes Academy, has become a Gold Award Girl Scout. The honor recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable community service projects that require a minimum of 80 hours to complete. Less than 5 percent of Girl Scouts earn the award. Buckle raised awareness for the autism community at her high school and through-
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS PURCHASE OF WATER PARTS The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2019-10: PURCHASE OF WATER PARTS Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2018. The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Stephen Bruce Heebner, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2018, in Cause No. 18-CPR-031972, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Alexandra Heebner. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Margaret M. Connolly Attorney at Law 4610 Sweetwater Blvd. Suite 200 SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 102 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY, THE SAME BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO THE SUGAR RIDGE HOLDINGS, LLC ON A 2.334 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY IN THE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND TECHNOLOGY ZONING DISTRICT (RCT); AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS BEING LOCATED AT 12414 SUGAR RIDGE BLVD.; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR THIS SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED WAS OPEN AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
LEGALS INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Cleaning and Janitorial Services The City of Stafford is seeking a cleaning and janitorial company to service the City Hall, Police Department, Municipal Courts and the Fire Administration Buildings. A pre-bid walk through will be held on Thursday, January 3rd 2019 at 1:00pm. Sealed bids in duplicate, marked “Cleaning and Janitorial Services” addressed to the City of Stafford will be received by the City Secretary, Ms. Tomika R. Lewis, at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main St., Stafford, Texas 77477 until 4:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, January 10, 2019. Proposals received after closing time will be returned unopened. The proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Notice of the award of the contract shall be given by the City within sixty (60) days following the opening of proposals. Specifications and proposal documents may be picked up from the Public Works Department at 2610 South Main St., Stafford, Texas 77477. Any questions concerning this bid may be directed to cfair@staffordtx.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any or all informalities. No proposal may be withdrawn until the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date proposals are opened.
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As most anyone can attest, finding that right match, whether it’s a life partner, job, home, or car, affects one’s life in innumerable ways. Just recalling a bad date or going to an undesirable job on a daily basis can be draining. Likewise, going to an enjoyable job or buying a dream home or car can be exhilarating. The same goes for the health and beauty products people use. They may or may not be having a positive impact on the body’s energy levels. Getting a bioenergetic scan can help a patient learn the messages their body is sending and a product scan can tell if the thing put into or onto the body is making a difference. The scans are available from bioenergetics pharmacist Dr. Ferryl McClain at Haeckerville Pharmacy in Missouri City. Bioenergetics is time intensive. The first visit will take two hours. She will test to see
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ress has been made that is included in your initial package.” Patients receive followup calls and emails directly from McClain. There is accessibility, as she is located at Haeckerville Pharmacy and her office door is always open when she is not in session with a patient. “You get someone who represents your best interests,” she said. “I am your
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High-calorie meals, decadent treats and festive drinks tempt people from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, inviting the fiery sensation of heartburn and the bitter taste of reflux as unwelcome guests to the holiday festivities. Approximately 20 percent of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Dr. Nasrullah Manji, boardcertified gastroenterologist at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, explains how one can avoid this unpleasant sensation while partaking in holiday fun. Tight clothing – Our stomachs need room to digest food. Tight clothing, like skinny jeans and leggings, restricts the stomach from emptying properly. When that happens, acid builds up and you end up with reflux. Big meals – Instead of three big meals a day, eat four or five smaller portions throughout the day so your stomach has time to digest food. If you know you’re going to eat a big meal in one sitting, try to eat earlier than usual so you have time to digest
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based products, citrus fruits and juices, spicy cuisine, high-fat foods, chocolate and caffeinated beverages. Chew gum – Chewing gum stimulates acid-neutralizing saliva production. The more you swallow, the more the saliva helps to clear acid from the esophagus. Take a short walk – While it’s tempting to lie down after indulging in a holiday feast, the best thing for preventing reflux is a postmeal walk to help gastric juices flow properly. Try to
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LCISD dedicates Carter Elementary School Keep up From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
On Tuesday, Nov. 27, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District dedicated its 25th elementary school in honor of Don Carter, a longtime teacher and coach who influenced the lives of students through his humor, dynamic teaching style and commitment to student growth. Carter Elementary is located at 8500 A Meyers Road in Richmond. After completing school in Brazoria County, Carter served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he received the Purple Heart Award after being wounded in combat during the Vietnam War. Carter later
graduated from East Texas State University and joined Lamar CISD in 1980. During his time in Lamar CISD, Carter served as the offensive coordinator at Lamar Consolidated High School until 2002 and taught world history until his retirement in 2006. Carter is an active member of his community, serving through his church and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Trail Ride Committee. He also regularly volunteers at Lamar CISD schools. During the dedication ceremony, family and friends of Carter enjoyed a special musical performance from select fifth-grade students and re- Don Carter, namesake of Carter Elementary School, and his family pose with Lamar CISD marks from former students administrators and board members at the school’s dedication ceremony on Nov. 27. Roger Adamson and Clarence (Submitted photo) McCullough.
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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.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14 CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR WINTER SHOW
Set for 7p.m. in the Clements Auditorium at 4200 Elkins Dr. in Sugar Land. There is no cost of admission for the concert.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15 GOING INDIE: WHERE AND HOW TO START
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.
ART & CULTURE: GOTHIC CATHEDRALS
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
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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 281208-3124 for a reservation. New members welcome.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3 MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM
Bobwhite Quail: Canary of the Prairie, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg, sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu
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.
TUESDAY, JAN. 22 POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS
This free, six-week, educational program is offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to help family and friends caring for adults with long-term health conditions. Each class will focus on different tools that help guide through the caregiving journey. Learn about setting goals, staying motivated and dealing with feelings of anger, guilt and depression, building confidence and ability to cope with the demands of caregiving. Classes are every Tuesday, 3–4:30 p.m. in the Brazos Pavilion Chapel, first floor, at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Registration is required. Email snbowman@ houstonmethodist.org or call 281-274-7164. Seating is limited.
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.
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Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.
QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY
Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@comcast. net
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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.
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Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.
STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB
Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281633-4734.
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Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. Held 1:30- 4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.
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Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery. Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate.
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