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Sugar Land mayor joins 12 others in calling for special session on gun control By Matt deGrood MDEGROOD@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
The mayor of Sugar Land has joined the Republican and Democratic mayors of some of Texas’ biggest cities in penning a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, asking him to call a special legislative session to enact gun law reform in response to the mass shooting in Uvalde. Thirteen members of a nonpartisan coalition, called the Big City Mayors, signed a letter asking Abbott to call a special session to discuss requir ing u n i v e r s a l Zimmerman background checks on gun purchases; increasing the age to purchase assault weapons up to 21; passing red f lag laws; increasing the funding for mental health support; and training and giving school safety officers proper resources. “I think this is a big deal,” Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman told the Fort Bend Star last week. “You’re talking about a nonpartisan group of mayors from the biggest cities.” In the weeks since a gunman killed 19 elementary children and two teachers and injured another 17 people in Uvalde, people across the country have held renewed conversations about what gun control measures might be warranted to prevent future shootings. The discussion has included people from both sides of the political aisle. Former U.S. Rep.
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By Matt deGrood MDEGROOD@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
While the most immediate issues might be behind Fort Bend ISD after the board of trustees last week approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a major $49 million budget shortfall will continue to cause problems for the foreseeable future, according to district administrators. To meet statutory requirements, the district devoted about $27 mil-
lion in federal funding and some of its reserve funds to help alleviate the shortfall, according to district officials. But with so much of the shortfall caused by recurring costs – such as staffing and programming – the district must come up with a plan to deal with the problem long-term, said Steve Bassett, deputy superintendent for Fort Bend ISD. “We put the cart before the horse in a lot of ways,” Bassett said. Essentially, the district
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spent about $40 million on new programming and had been instituting teacher salary increases to keep
pace with the market, but a quickly-growing student population helped make that possible, Bassett said. That all changed with the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. The district saw its first material deficit in the 2021 fiscal year and now the shortfall has grown to be about $49 million, Bassett
said. The student enrollment the most recent school year was about 2,100 fewer children than expected, Bassett said. District demographers estimated the enrollment would be about 79,700, but the year started with about 77,500 enrolled students, Bassett said. That number increased to about 78,650 by the end of the school year – higher than the pre-pandemic enrollment – but not enough
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Fourth of July to bring celebrations throughout county By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
It’s about time for taking a day to celebrate the camaraderie and fellowship of the United States, and most every municipality in Fort Bend County has events planned to celebrate the occasion. The city of Sugar Land will host its annual free Red, White and Boom celebration from 6-10 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. There will be live musical entertainment such as Emcee DJ Cara, Sugar Land Jr. Superstar Faith Parle, JoiLux Dueling Pianos and more, as well as food and beverages from restaurants such as Cousins Main Lobster, Halal 5, Williams Way BBQ and Chupacabra Ice Cream. Also among the festivities will be community booths as well as a rock wall, carnival games, photo stations, sports inf latables and trackless trains, with the fireworks show starting at 9 p.m. There will be limited parking available on site, and a free shuttle service will be available to attendees from the University of Houston Sugar Land (14000 University Blvd.) and Smart Financial Centre (18111 Lexington Blvd.) that will run continuously from 5 a.m.midnight. For more information on the Red, White, and Boom celebration, visit ht t ps://w w w.suga rla ndt x.gov/915/ Red-White-and-Boom or call the Sugar Land Parks & Recreation department at 281-275-2825. A couple of separate fun runs and walks are also taking place that morning around Sugar Land. The Lost Creek Park Freedom 5K will be at Lost Creek Park, 3703 Lost Creek Blvd., while the Oyster Creek Red, White, and Blue Hike will run from 8-10 a.m. at Pheasant Creek Park, 2910 Pheasant Creek Dr. Meanwhile, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys will host the El Paso Chihuahuas at Constellation Field at 6:05 p.m., with Independence Day fireworks after
A girl waves small American flags during the city of Sugar Land’s 2019 Red, White, and Boom event, which has festivities for attendees of all ages. (Photo courtesy City of Sugar Land)
the game. Fulshear The Fulshear Freedom Fest is set for July 4 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Fulshear High School, 9302 Charger Way. New Orleans party band Bag of Donuts will provide live music according to the event page, and there will also be food trucks, vendor booths, and a fireworks show to finish off the night. Visit fulshearkaty.com/ m e m b e r s/e v r/r e g _ e v e n t . php?orgcode=FK AC&evid=65559979 for more information or to register for the event.
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Fort Bend enacts burn ban amid drought conditions By Matt deGrood MDEGROOD@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Fort Bend commissioners have instituted a burn ban, and County Judge KP George is considering banning fireworks amid worsening drought conditions across the region.
The commissioners met in an emergency meeting last week and approved a measure that would ban outdoor burning in unincorporated parts of the county, according to a news release. Two days after that decision, George announced he was considering an additional
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prohibition on fireworks, according to a separate release. “Fire conditions across Fort Bend County remain extremely dangerous,” George said. “It’s essential that we consider the potential danger that the private use of fireworks could cause to our residents and their property
if these conditions persist.” Little rainfall and higher-than-ty pical temperatures have forced communities across the Houston region to enact measures to combat drought conditions, according to
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Stafford woman charged Rosharon woman accused of stabbing boyfriend in shooting case By Matt deGrood MDEGROOD@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
A Stafford woman is accused of shooting her husband in the stomach during an argument last week, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Michaela Juane Davis, 26, of Stafford, has been charged with aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon causing significant bodily injury in connection to the
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records. Her bond is set at $40,000, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received a call about a domestic dispute in the 700 block of Stafford Springs Ave. about 4:35 p.m. on June 22, according to a news release. A 24-year-old man was transported to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries, according to the release.
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A Rosharon woman has been accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an argument before driving him to a Pearland emergency center, according to a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office news release. Jessenia Rubio, 23, of Rosharon, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the stabbing, according to court
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to the sheriff’s office. Deputies on June 9 responded to a call from a Pearland emergency center about a stabbing, according to the release. Rubio is accused of transporting a 20-yearold man to the center after a dispute in Rosharon, according to the release. The victim was transported to a hospital in Houston with non-lifethreatening injuries, according to the release.
Texas Rangers investigating sheriff ’s deputy shooting pulled over a car in the 2400 block of Naill Road in Fresno, according to a news release. The driver of the car allegedly evaded and assaulted the deputy, according to the release. The deputy then shot and killed the man, according to the sheriff’s office. The Texas Rangers
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County fair releases entertainment lineup By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo is gearing up for another year, and the organization recently released the live entertainment lineup for this year’s event. Eight musical acts will take the stage during the fair’s run from Sept. 23-Oct. 2, according to a news release from the organization, and includes musical genres such as Texas country, traditional country, and Latin music. Headlining the entertainment lineup is Texas country star Kevin Fowler, who will be making his fifth appearance at the Fort Bend County Fair, while Beasley native Jon Stork will return for a second straight year. Sammy Kershaw will also perform, as will Latino band Secretto, which hails from Edinburg. "Our fair's entertainment lineup brings great artists who will deliver a good time,”
2022 Fort Bend County Fair president Chase Raska said. “We are ready to have a full fair, with family fun, and enjoy the live concerts and all the fair has to offer.” Below is the full lineup for this year’s event. For more information on the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo, visit its website at fortbendcountyfair.com/. 2022 Fort Bend County Entertainment lineup Friday, Sept. 23 - GiovanBeasley, Texas native Jon Stork is making his return to the nie & the Hired Guns Saturday, Sept. 24 - Kevin Fort Bend County Fair this year. (Contributed photo) Fowler Sunday, Sept. 25 - Secretto Wednesday, Sept. 28 - Carson Jeffrey Thursday, Sept. 29 - Jon Stork Friday, Sept. 30 - Shenandoah Saturday, Oct. - Sammy Kershaw Sunday, Oct. 2 - Bellamy Brothers
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Latin band Secretto will be among the performers at this year’s Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo. (Contributed photo)
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Fort Bend ISD budget issues were years in the making Matt deGrood
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There’s a saying among those of us government nerds that fast growth makes most problems go
away. That is to say, with a quickly-growing population comes money, and enough money can make anyone look like a financial genius. Fort Bend ISD is facing a severe budget shortfall, and based entirely on the popular conversation, one might think some combination of the coronavirus pandemic and enrollment decline is to blame. And, no doubt, that would be halfway right. But rather than anything that sprang up unpredicted one night, the district’s bud-
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get issues have been years in the making. And before settling on a solution, it’s worth it if every single county resident and family with children consider how we’ve reached this point. Our front-page story this week where we spoke with the district’s deputy superintendent goes part of the way in addressing those questions. But the current administration can only speak for current administration and, as longtime residents will realize, there’s been quite a bit of turnover both on the board of trustees and in administration in recent years. Deputy Superintendent Steve Bassett laid much of the blame on cost increases and the addition of new programs without corresponding tax increases. Left unsaid is how that happened, however. Everyone with a passing familiarity of Fort Bend County knows that it’s growing rapidly. Between
2010 and 2020, the county’s population increased from about 585,400 up to about 822,800, according to numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. And county officials only expect that to continue. Perhaps the most telling thing Bassett said last week is that Fort Bend ISD needs to do is plan for a future with minimal growth. Based on the facts, Bassett’s comments would seem to fly in the face of logic. But he makes a deceptively insightful comment insofar as planning for rapid growth is what seems to have gotten the district into trouble in the first part. It seems like almost every month I’ve been at the Fort Bend Star, I get an update about a new campus coming. Or about plans to accommodate future growth in different parts of the county. Building new campuses wouldn’t directly affect the district’s general fund, but
ancillary costs surrounding them would, such as staffing, additional programming and more. As it happens, district leaders appear to have spent years spending money with the thought that more and more students would easily cover the cost of the bill. Bassett told the Fort Bend Star several district campuses are underutilized. And the board of trustees has steadily approved more and more programs in recent years without increasing the cost to taxpayers. In fact, the latest tax increase came when voters approved the last bond referendum in 2018, according to Bassett. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And, at a certain point, if someone’s services are improving without an associated cost increase, you’re probably missing an important detail. District administrators rightly point out that there’s
not much point in questioning the decisions of prior administrations and leaders at this point. Those decisions have already been made and many of the people responsible for them moved elsewhere. Now, district leaders and voters generally must have serious and difficult conversations in coming weeks and months. Is a tax increase the best way of addressing the ongoing budget issues? If the student enrollment really isn’t going to tick back up, is it time to talk about reducing costs either in staffing or programs (the district’s biggest expenditures)? It’s beyond the technical expertise of the Fort Bend Star to advocate for or against any specific policy. But we urge our readers to ask tough questions, and be unwilling to settle for easy answers to complicated problems.
Odorizzi solid in Sugar Land rehab start By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
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Sugar Land baseball fans got another small taste of Major League Baseball over the weekend. On Friday, 11-year Major League veteran and Astros starter Jake Odorizzi began his rehab assignment with the Space Cowboys against the Tacoma Raniers at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The veteran right hander gave up two earned runs in three innings of work, surrendering two hits and walking two batters
while striking out four in what turned out to be an 8-4 Space Cowboys win to even the series against Tacoma. Odorizzi labored a bit in the second inning while struggling with command in the outing on Friday, throwing just 33 of his 59 total pitches for strikes. The 32-year-old Odorizzi has been on the 15-Day Injured List since May 17 with left lower leg discomfort, according to the Space Cowboys. He has gone 32 with a 3.13 ERA in seven starts with the Astros this season, including 2-0 with a 0.54 ERA over 16.2 IP in his last three starts prior to being placed on the IL.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi follows through on a pitch during his rehab outing with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys last Friday. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)
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along with a host of extended family, caregivers Helen Heitman, and husband Henry, German Interiano, Otto and Beth Ulrich and his many dear friends and neighbors. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www. davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.
and great granddaughter, Kailey Nicole Agnew. Survivors include his son, Arch Edward Stanaland; grandchildren, Craig Stanaland, Patti Agnew and Beau Stanaland and wife, Toye; great grandchildren, Ashley and Josh Stanaland, Jonathan Agnew, Colton Wilson and Luke Stanaland and 2 great-great grandchildren;
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Herbert Michalek, 97, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away on June 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1925 in Schulenburg, Fayette County, Texas to Joe and Mary Hilscher Michalek. He honorably served our country in the US Army in WWII. He was employed with Imperial Sugar Refinery where he also retired. Herbert’s biggest enjoyment was his family and friends. His hobbies included farming, spending time on his farm tending to his cows, gardening and feeding the local birds. This loving husband, father, “Paw Paw”, uncle, cousin and friend will truly be missed. In addition to his parents, Herbert is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jessie; and siblings, Emilia ‘Millie’ & Edgar
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Olga España Keys, a long time resident of Sugar Land Texas, died on June 22 2022 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 25 years, Charles B. Keys. Olga remained a widow and she is survived by her son Alex Keys, grandchildren Alexis and Brendan Keys, companion Gary Worthley, sisters Consuelo de Vettorazzi and Julia España, and brother Carlos España, her step-children, Roger Carol and Elizabeth Keys and many nieces and nephews. Olga was born in Guatemala City on June 8th, 1939 to Carlos España and Carmen Valdés de España. She was the first exchange student from Guatemala City, and she traveled to study in Plato Minnesota under an English studies scholarship where she lived with the Kingsley family, who became life-long friends. Upon her return she completed High
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School and began her career as a bilingual administrative assistant. Throughout her career she worked for many well known companies including Amerada Hess, Fluor Daniel and Aetna Insurance. Olga was an elegant, well educated and graceful woman who was fluent in Spanish, English and French. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend who could always be counted on in a time of need. She loved Calypso and Zydeco Music,
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and was always the first person to hit the dance floor. She was a devoted Catholic, and her faith was the foundation of her life and actions. Her mantra in life was “be kind”. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. She is now with God and the Angels. May she Rest In Peace. Funeral services will he held on Saturday, July 2nd at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Rosenberg, Texas. Flowers and condolences may be offered at 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.
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Dulles alum’s MLB pursuit coming full circle in Sugar Land By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Nick Hernandez is a Fort Bend and Houston-area baseball man through and through. He graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, and still calls Missouri City home to this day. His first MLB game was at Houston’s Astrodome in the 1990s watching future Astros’ Hall of Famers Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio. Now, he’s pursuing a dream less than five miles from where he pitched in high school “It’s awesome being able to play close to home,” he said. “…It’s pretty crazy.” The 2022 campaign is far from the first time Hernandez has set foot onto the Constellation Field mound. He and Dulles played fellow Fort Bend ISD foe Clements in the first-ever game at the stadium back in 2012; he would later return while pitching at Alvin Community College and the University of Houston. But this season, there are bigger implications at play as he stands on the precipice of the majors with his hometown team not far from where he grew up. And he does so with mother Nicole and other loved ones in the stands almost every night.. “It means a lot playing here,” he said. “It means a lot with all the support I have, knowing everybody wants me to make it with the Astros, that I want to make it with them, and how cool that would be.” Hernandez caught the baseball bug in elementary school, with his father Lawrence aiding in the journey by teaching his son to hit, and later pitch. His father had a property in Stafford, Hernandez said, with a huge backyard where they installed a batting cage and would work on his skills every day after school.
To this day, Hernandez will still head to the property at times if he needs a place to hone his craft. It’s a symbol, he said, of his dad’s dedication to helping him on his baseball journey throughout the years. He said Lawrence – who works repairing turbine machinery overseas – was a hitting instructor when Hernandez was growing up,. And as soon as his son discovered pitching, he said Lawrence immediately started learning about it and provided resources for Nick. “My dad is definitely my biggest motivator. Just watching him work hard all his life, I feel like I inherited that work ethic,” Hernandez said. “He’s had a huge influence on my career, just having the passion to get better, the passion for pitching. It’s that passion that drives me every day to try and be the best.” Never far Hernandez’s journey has seen him stay close to home almost the entire way. He
Nick Hernandez releases a pitch earlier this season. The Dulles High School alumnus’ baseball career has come full circle as pitches for the Space Cowboys this season. (Photo from Twitter)
helped lead Dulles to district title in 2012 as a junior, and the state tournament as a senior in 2013. Following that junior season, he said he got a question and answer form from the San Francisco Giants during summer ball – which is when the dream started to become even more real. “I really took it seriously with working hard and developing when I started getting
those emails and things from professional teams,” he said. “That’s really what motivated me to keep getting better.” Hernandez initially went the junior college route af-
ter graduating from Dulles, heading to Alvin Community College about 30 miles away, where he would post a 2.43 ERA over 118.1 innings in two seasons and earn All-Region honors in 2015. From there, he transferred to the University of Houston, spending the 2016 season as the team’s closer with a 1.40 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 51.1 innings. That was apparently enough for the Astros, who made Hernandez an 8thround pick in the 2016 MLB draft out of UH – catching him a little off guard. “I was surprised, because I didn’t really think they were paying that much attention to me,” he said. “When I got the call, I was like ‘No way this is happening.’ I thought I would for sure go to another team.
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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Judy Ann Johnson, Deceased, were issued to Laray Johnson on June 9, 2022, under Docket No. 22CPR-037344, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Fort Bend County, Texas. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Judy Ann Johnson, Deceased, c/o The Stone Law Firm, 2245 Texas Drive, Suite 300, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
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ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Fulshear M.U.D. No. 1, for Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek Section 6- Sitework and Landscaping Improvements, located in Fulshear, Texas will be received at 5005 Lodge Lake Dr., Fulshear, TX. 77441 by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11th, 2022, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Plans and specifications may be purchased at One Hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or may be sent by email, at no charge, by contacting rachelrock81@gmail.com cc. sweitzer.assoc@ gmail.com, 281.813.8641. A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total amount of the bid must accompany each bid. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except the time of submitting a bid. The successful bidder, if any, will be the responsible bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be the most advantageous to the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the project.
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ORDINANCE NO. O-22-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 24.45 ACRES OF LAND FROM LC-3 RETAIL DISTRICT TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 117; DESCRIBING SAID 24.45 ACRES OF LAND; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. I, Crystal Roan, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-22-22 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on June 6, 2022, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Crystal Roan City Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. O-22-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; AMENDING THE IMPACT FEES FOR WATER FACILITIES AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES FOR THE MUSTANG BAYOU SERVICE AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UPDATED LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT FEES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I, Crystal Roan, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-22-21 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on June 6, 2022, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Crystal Roan City Secretary
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H REFORM FROM PAGE 1 Pete Olson, for instance, told the Fort Bend Star in an interview several weeks ago that Congress needed to act now. Thus far, Abbott has called on the Texas Legislature to form special committees that will eventually make recommendations on legislative solutions to the Uvalde shooting, according to a June 1 Texas Tribune article. That call has stopped short of asking for a special session of the Legislature, according to the article. Without a special session, the Texas Legislature isn’t set to reconvene until January. The Big City Mayors group meets once per week to discuss topical issues and, shortly after the shooting, began discussing what mayors wanted to see in response, Zimmerman explained. The group includes the mayors of Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Plano, Laredo, Grand Prairie, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Arlington and Amarillo. “For Sugar Land, the answer is easy,” he said. “Our No.1 goal is to be the safest city in America. And as a mayor, I don’t know how you can have that as a goal and be willing to accept that another Uvalde-type situation could happen in your town.” Doing nothing simply wasn’t an option, Zim-
H BUDGET FROM PAGE 1 to reach where demographers expected, Bassett said. Because of the way school finances work in Texas, districts have essentially two options to increase their revenues, Bassett said. Those are, either increase student enrollment, or ask voters for a tax rate increase, he said.
merman said. Zimmerman said the vote on calling for a special session was unanimous and that there was consensus on the five specific topics that the letter asks such a session to address. “I realize some people get anxious about red f lag laws, but we can at least have a dialogue around it,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said he’s heard all the second amendment arguments, but that he was taught gun safety in his youth and still hunts. But he’s eager to prevent future mass shootings, he said. “I hope the governor takes this as us merely trying to start a dialogue and maybe giving him a little cover,” Zimmerman said. “These are things the mayors believe need to be done.” Shortly after the group published the letter, a committee advanced a bipartisan gun control bill in the U.S. Legislature. The Senate later voted 64-36, with 14 Republicans joining the majority, to speed up the bill’s passage, according to a BBC article. Measures included in the bill are tougher background checks and funding to encourage states to install red f lag laws, according to the article. It also closes a loophole that allowed gun sales to people convicted of abusing unmarried partners, according to the article.
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H JULY 4TH FROM PAGE 1 Rosenberg Modern-day dance band Electric Circus will highlight the City of Rosenberg’ Family 4th Celebration from 6-10 p.m. at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, while there will also be food vendors on site to serve attendees. Those attending the event – which the city said draws about 4,000 people each year – are asked to park at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, where city police officers will help event-goers cross the street. For more information on the Family 4th Celebration or to become a vendor, visit the event website at rosenbergtx.gov/217/ Family-4th-Celebration. Missouri City The MCTX Independence Day Celebration will run from 4-9 p.m. on the campus of the local Houston Community College Campus at 1600 Texas Parkway, complete with free carnival games, live entertainment, local food vendors and more. The night will finish with an HE-B-sponsored fireworks show. To see more, those interested in attending can go to missouricitytx. gov/997/Independence-Day-Festival.
H BURN FROM PAGE 1 several news outlets. Houston, for instance, last week asked residents to reduce water use by a citywide total of about 5 percent, according to an ABC13 article.
A patriot waves small American flags during the city of Sugar Land’s 2019 Red, White, and Boom event, which has festivities for attendees of all ages. (Photo courtesy City of Sugar Land)
And Brazoria County has taken similar steps. Fort Bend County as of Thursday had a 655 rating on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, according to a release. Under that 0 to 800 rating scale, anything over 600 signifies a fire
The board of trustees last week approved an almost $768 million budget, according to documents. District administrators are working on ways to reduce the budget long-term, including by not filling some open positions and looking at programs, Bassett said. It’s not yet clear whether or not the board of trustees could call for a tax rate increase referendum, Bassett said.
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Review: Dave’s Hot Chicken settles for the middle
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Trends have always been something of a mixed bag when it comes to the food industry. On the one hand, the proliferation of the chicken sandwich and the ongoing debate among friends about which fast food restaurant had the best claim to being king has been tremendously enjoyable. Of course, I’ve always loved a good chicken sandwich. So, maybe I’m just the target audience. But then you get other extremes – avocado does not, in fact, belong on everything. Dave’s Hot Chicken at 6324 State Highway 6 in Missouri City – the subject of this week’s food review – might be the perfect example of a trend that sits somewhere in the middle. Nashville hot chicken is all the rage these days, and it seems like there’s an almost infinite number of indistinguishable brands that have started moving into the Houston region that purport to offer the best experience. Truth be told, I think I’ve had Nashville hot chicken during a trip there several years ago. But for the life of me, I can’t remember it well. That being said, I love spicy food and I love chicken. So, Nashville hot chicken seems like a combination made specifically for someone like me. I’ll start with the positives from my visit to the Missouri City chicken restaurant. The service was excellent, and someone quickly offered to walk me through the
Pictured is the No. 1 combo at Dave's Hot Chicken, which features two tenders, pickles, fries and a side of Dave’s sauce. (Photo by Matt deGrood)
menu (which was quite ingeniously similar to Raising Canes in its simplicity). At Dave’s Hot Chicken, the draw is that you pick one of three combos (featuring tenders, sliders or a combination of the two) and then decide what spice level you’d like. An employee told me the hottest spice, reaper, required patrons to sign a waiver before consuming it. After going back and forth, I settled on Dave’s No. 1 combo, featuring two tenders, pickles, fries and a side of Dave’s sauce. There’s nothing really bad I can say about
the meal. The fries were well-seasoned, mixed well with the Dave’s sauce and were both vaguely reminiscent of the superior fries and sauce at the aforementioned Raising Canes. Likewise, the tenders were at once crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The spice was, as described, hot, but nothing that will leave your tastebuds on fire for hours afterward. None of it left me with cravings afterward, however. And that’s ultimately the biggest disappointment. In a sea so full of options it’s hard to distinguish one from the
other, Dave’s Hot Chicken seemed content to settle for something in the middle.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Address: 6324 State Highway 6, Missouri City Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday-Sunday Entrée prices: $11.69$13.69 Kid-friendly: Yes Senior discount: No Healthy options: None Star of the show: Dave’s sauce Rating:
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The quick-serve coffee shop is known for its drivethrough service and also features a walk-up order window for its cold brews and cocomo, or coconut mocha. Dutch Bros’ Rosenberg location will be open from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, according to its website, and 5 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit dutchbros.com or call 541-955-4700. Lazy Dog soft opening set for July 12 Lazy Dog Restaurant, a California-based chain of dog-friendly restaurants, is hosting a soft opening on July 12, according to restaurant spokesperson Sara Swiger. It was originally scheduled to open on June 14. Among Lazy Dog’s offerings are the barbecue bison meatloaf, southern fried chicken salad with a dipping sauce and pot roast. It will be open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with a full bar that includes specialty cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers. For more information, visit lazydogrestaurants. com.
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