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Here we grow! Sugar Land officials, joined by members of the Greatwood Home Owners Association, unveil a new population sign Monday morning at the entrance to the community. On Tuesday the annexation of Greatwood and New Territory into the City of Sugar Land became official. A similar ceremony was held later at an entrance to New Territory. “This has been 10 years in the planning,” Mayor Joe Zimmerman said. “We welcome them into the City of Sugar Land.” Greatwood HOA President Jack Molho added, “This is a great day for Greatwood.” (Photo by Joe Southern)

By postponing his decision to run for Congress until the 2020 election, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls ensures he will maintain his position as the county’s top cop until then. Nehls formed an exploratory committee several months ago and let people know he was considering running in 2018 for Congressman Pete Olson’s seat. “The polls were very favorable. The issue was having to resign to run,”

Nehls said. He announced earlier this month that he was considering running in 2018 and would Troy Nehls make an announcement last Wednesday. But Texas law states he would have to resign his seat the same day he announced. Also, his twin brother, Constable Trevor Nehls – who may run for sheriff if

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Rosenberg woman keeps giving spirit going from Harvey through the holidays By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The first Christmas after Harvey will be a struggle for many families across southeast Texas. In Fort Bend County, however, Natasha Cerneus is doing everything she can to make the holidays joyous no matter what. Last week Cerneus organized the Hurricane Harvey Holiday Event in Richmond, one of many big scale events she’s done to make dreams come true for many families in the area. Along with 300 Christmas trees, lights, stuffed stockings, and ornaments given to needy families, there were also household goods, books and backpacks for children, even a visit from Santa. “We will hand-deliver the

rest to families who were unable to make it to the event. We will not stop until the supplies run dry, or the need is not a need,” she said. The idea for the event happened when Cerneus noticed holiday decor was out on the curb for trash during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “I didn’t want the Christmas spirit to be a concern for the families,” she said. Families in the crowd who brought home a new Christmas tree included Candice Braud and Sydney Pinkney of Cinco Ranch. The mother and daughter are in a temporary apartment for now, but are hopeful for the future. All of their holiday decorations were kept in the garage, which had flooded.

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Lighting up Town Square for Christmas Members of the Sugar Land City Council, city staff and Santa Claus fire off confetti cannons Dec. 7 for the 15th annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration in Sugar Land Town Square. The event included various entertainment acts, vendors, ice carvers and more. (Photo by Joe Southern)

AVDA opens Stafford office to help domestic violence victims in Fort Bend County By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Domestic violence doesn’t recognize the boundaries of wealth, race, religion, ethnicity, social status, or jurisdiction. As the population of Fort Bend County continues its rapid rise, more victims of domestic violence have been turning to Houston and Harris County to find help. That prompted Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) to open an office here. The nonprofit agency held an open house Dec. 7 at its new office in Stafford. “Fort Bend County wanted resources for victims of domestic violence. It’s fortunate that we were able to respond to the plea,” said Sherri Kendall, chief executive officer of AVDA. AVDA, which provides free legal services for victims of domestic violence, actually has two offices in the county. The main office is at the United Way Fort Bend Center at 12300 Parc Crest Drive in Stafford and the other is at the Fort Bend County

Women’s Center in the Richmond/ Rosenberg area. The Stafford office opened Nov. 1 and is staffed by attorney Kusum Warsi and paralegal Nelda Canales. “We will have a mini-intake to get their basic information and then set up a time to meet with them,” Warsi said. “We will refer them out to whatever resources they need.” Kendall said they will be able to offer services to victims in the county who are “working poor,” that is, they have an income too high to qualify for low income services but not high enough to afford the legal representation they need. “We can say yes because we’re not income dependent,” she said. AVDA has been providing services in Harris County for 37 years. Although Fort Bend County has resources for victims of domestic violence – 90 percent of which are women – it lacks a service to provide legal aid. As a result, AVDA has seen an increase in the number of clients from Fort Bend seeking help in Harris County.

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) recently opened an office in Stafford. Pictured during an open house are, from the left, (back row) Dr. Nusrat Ameen, Daya Senior Director-Legal Services and Education; Rev. Stephen Quill; Sherri Kendall, AVDA CEO; Nelda Canales, AVDA Paralegal; Maria Casco, AVDA Director of Advocacy Services; (front row) Maisha Colter, Director of Legal Advocacy Program; and Kusum Warsi, Managing Attorney. (Photo by Joe Southern)

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Rosenberg woman keeps giving spirit going from Harvey through the holidays By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

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Letters to the Editor City leaders bully volunteer, underfund animal shelter To the Editor: Apparently the good ol’ boys in powerful positions in Missouri City think it is OK to bully and threaten female citizens who they feel are not submitting to their superior male will. During the Dec. 4 special meeting of the Missouri City City Council, I felt attacked by Councilman Jerry Wyatt as he launched into a tirade against me in front of the city council, city administrators and the public. While it was difficult to tell exactly what prompted the verbal assault, it appeared to be that Wyatt was upset that I (a city volunteer) had posted on my personal Facebook page asking people to write the city council to let them know that residents do care about the underfunding of the city’s animal shelter and the misery it is causing city residents and animals in the city’s care. Personally, I feel that an elected official who stoops to publicly bullying a female constituent knows he is not

coming from the moral high ground. Councilman Wyatt must know opposing adequate staffing at the animal shelter and improving the city service to residents and animals is the wrong thing to do. Why else would he resort to personal attacks against city volunteers rather than addressing the question before the city council – that of allocating an additional $17,000 to the woefully underfunded animal shelter budget? To Councilman Wyatt, Mayor Allen Owen and City Manager Anthony Snipes I would say this is not personal. It is just math. This year’s budget for Missouri City animal services is $219,000. That comes to an expenditure of $2.93 per citizen per year to cover all animal control salaries and shelter expenses. Compare that to Sugar Land at $702,000 or $8 per resident, Alvin at $440,000 or $16.45 per resident, Rosenberg at $258,000 or $6.98 per resident, and Pearland at $984,000 or $8.66 per resident. Because

of Missouri City’s unreasonably low funding, the shelter’s door is always locked and the phone is seldom answered. An increase of only $17,000 a year would mean an employee would be in the office to serve the public every weekday afternoon helping to reunite animals with their owners and reducing the number of animals killed by the city each year. An increase of $40,000 would man the office fulltime. Councilman Wyatt, the mayor, and some city administrators seem to be more interested in attacking and bullying city residents than fixing the issues at the shelter. They would rather stop the volunteers from reporting problems than address the problems. Why are Wyatt and Owens against helping the public reunite with their pets and saving more lives? I don’t know. Here are their email addresses. Ask them. jwyatt@ missouricitytx.gov, aowen@ missouricitytx.gov. Valerie Tolman Missouri City

Nehls has double standard for sexual harassment Dear Editor, I was briefly excited to see that Troy Nehls is planning to run for Congress for the seat currently held by Pete Olson. I was encouraged to read his comments about sexual harassment being okay for political officeholders but not the rest of us. And then he

stated that he voted for Donald Trump twice; a man who we all heard, on tape, not only brag about trying to commit adultery, but boast about being able to sexually assault women and get away with it. On tape! No doubt Nehls supports Roy Moore, running for the Senate in Alabama,

despite credible allegations of sexual assault against children. I miss the days when the Republican Party stood for something. There seems to be no bottom for them these days. F. Collins Sugar Land

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Dear Editor, As members of Arcola’s City Council, it is puzzling to us as to why Pearland, in Brazoria County, is interfering with our community. We do not have all of the luxuries that Pearland may have, but we are hardworking, proud, and mind our own business. It is disconcerting that Pearland is attempting to shut down the Blue Ridge Landfill. Perhaps some are unaware, but the Blue Ridge Landfill provides a significant econom-

ic benefit to our community – one that we need. Now Pearland wants to try and shut it down over a minor nuisance. Every day our community deals with far worse. Is Pearland considering the economic impact their actions will have on others? If not, I hope they will reconsider their actions. Let our community take care of what’s going on in our community. The Blue Ridge Landfill is working with TCEQ and spending millions of dollars to resolve any odor

issues. We will continue to monitor their progress to ensure they are doing right by us. In the meantime, Pearland should take a long hard look at their plan to shut down the Blue Ridge Landfill and the consequences other communities will suffer. Signed, Mayor Mary Etta Anderson Councilwoman Florence Jackson Councilwoman Evelyn Jones Councilman Glenn Sanco Councilwoman Rosie Rojas

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of Sugar Land ... please get involved ... please investigate your elected officials ... please question motives and slanderous talk. Without exception, every time someone has come to Joe or other councilmen or staff with something one of the accusers has spread, the reaction is 100 percent, “we knew what they said couldn’t be right!” The progress and image of the City of Sugar Land over the years has grown to a most impressive example of how city government and council leadership grow and prosper a city. We have received too many awards to count and too many accolades to deny the impeccable leadership from our city staff. The mayor and city council are only elected officials ... but our staff has committed their lives to our city ... building careers and lives, working way over 40 hours a week with dedication and transparency. It breaks my heart seeing their dedication slandered. They have accepted this recent criticism and slanderous accusations with professionalism instead of emotion ... great leadership and example. All my best, Nancy Zimmerman Wife, mother, and proud Sugar Land resident

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ing their motives. It is clear that in today’s political climate, people can “put out as truth” anything they choose ... as is evident from some of the accusations made by the accusers. Let me be clear ... I love our city ... it is unique among any other city of our size in that the management over many, many years is without reproach. They’re not perfect, as no one is ... but they are quick to take any questions and are transparent to every citizen in our City. My husband, as well as several other council members, has shared his personal cell number on his City cards and from the beginning of his terms of service, has welcomed calls around the clock. He is quick to meet with any citizen to address their needs, concerns, and questions ... I have been there overhearing his conversations, whether at home, at dinners, on holiday trips, or anywhere else. He has committed to our citizens his complete transparency and respect. So the accusation of disrespect, as his wife, is especially disturbing to me. I know that all who know Joe, will find these accusations disturbing as well. The purpose of my letter is simply to say to each citizen

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To My friends and community, I am deeply saddened that certain council members have chosen to misrepresent the facts from our city staff, and even more have chosen to accuse members of the council and staff of disrespect, slandering individuals and city council and city staff as a whole. The facts are that the council members and staff have endured complete disrespect from the accusers, with no basis for their accusations, but rather presenting their inaccurate facts insinuating a lack of transparency by the City. Nothing could be further from the truth. The City of Sugar Land staff and council have shown complete respect throughout many years ... not always agreeing, but always respecting the opinions of others. Thus, the calling for an independent audit despite the inaccuracies and untruths presented by the accusers, as well as the inexperience and lack of knowledge in municipal finance by these same accusers. These inaccuracies have further incited an emotional reaction from our newest citizens who will soon be joining the City of Sugar Land ... demonstrating not only a lack of leadership, but also question-

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Bruce Moats works to keep Internet safe for children in Fort Bend County By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

When Bruce Moats logs onto his computer at work, he could be anything from a little girl to a dirty old man. As an investigator with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and a key member of the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, it’s his job to scour the Internet in search of evidence that will put pedophiles behind bars and rescue children from sex abusers. Quite often that means he poses as a potential victim or as a consumer seeking child pornography on the dark web. He also investigates suspects’ computers and even engages in surveillance on the streets. “I do it to protect my kiddos,” he said over lunch at a local Chick-fil-A. A native of Fort Bend County who graduated from Austin High School in 2000, Moats, 36, is married to a teacher and they have two children, a 3-year-old son and a 3-monthold daughter. He said he grew up in a safe community and wants the same for his children and all the children out

there. “My mission is to protect this community,” he said. It isn’t an easy job and it demands a lot of his time. “There are so few of us and so many people out there that are seeking to exploit our children,” he said. Moats never planned on getting into law enforcement after high school. He enrolled at Sam Houston State University but dropped out to attend the police academy at Wharton County Junior College. After graduating he took a job with the Missouri City Police Department and later transferred to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and returned to SHSU where he earned a degree in political science with a minor in history. After graduation he briefly took a job with the Texas

Alcoholic Beverage Commission but found that regulatory work didn’t appeal to him. He returned to the Missouri City Police Department and was promoted to investigations. Eventually he joined the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Moats thrived in that position. In 2013, Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey brought him on board and he has been there ever since. Moats is still a part of the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and is continually taking training classes as well as teaching classes. He also speaks to local groups and schools about Internet safety for children. He is networked with law enforcement agencies throughout the Houston metro area as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other agencies related to what he does. As he eats his lunch, his cell phone continually buzzes with texts from investigators throughout the area. Techni-

cally he has been off work for the week to take his turn looking after the baby. Pedophiles, however, do not rest and neither does Moats. Some cases can take months to develop and some happen overnight. “Pedophiles and perpetrators don’t know jurisdictions,” he said, adding that collaboration with other agencies is key to stopping exploitation of children. Looking up from his lunch and turning to check on his daughter, bundled asleep in a car seat on the bench next to him, Moats grew stern and serious. “Not my kids and not my county,” he said.

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SUGARWOOD – Gorgeous Custom Home with $130k in Upgrades/Updates Incl.-Custom Kit. Cabinets w/soft closing drawers & slideout shelves, High end Granite counter tops, SS dual fuel range/ double oven, Built-in SS JennAir counter depth Ref., Wine ref., tumble tile splshbk., 5’’Hardwood flring, brush marble & flagstone flring downstairs. Pool/Spa w/ prt.cv.patio. $399,900 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1714RP)

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A Northington / East Bernard area – Enjoy Country Living at it’s Best! Lovely 1-Story Stone & Brick Hm on 2 Acres. Home completed 7/17-Never Lived In! Tons of ‘’WOW’’ Factors Include: Custom Wood Accents, Bead-board Ceilings, 9’’ Baseboards, Energy Efficient Double Paned Windows, Travertine w/granite accents & ‘’wood like’’ tile slat Flooring, Granite counters, Wood Beam Accents,

COMMONWEALTH/BRIDGEWATER, Highly sought after 1-Story Home. Updates: New Carpet(10/17), New Int./Ext. Paint(2017), Master Bath Remodel(9/17), New Roof(9/17)! Added Features: Kit. w/Granite Countertops w/bullnose edging & Travertine Tumbled Stone Bk. Splash. Antiqued Painted Wood Cabinets & Center Island. Rich Hardwood 5’’ slates, Marble & Tile Flooring, Windows w/2’’ Blinds, Custom Built-In Shelving in Fam. Room w/Gas Log Fireplace. Desired Location w/Highest test scored Elem, MS & Clements High. Low taxes. No flooding. $399,900 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4930HW)

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Shadow Glen At Riverstone – Over $50,000 in upgrades-Gorgeous Perry 1-story w/Brick & Stone accented ext. & lushly landscaped corner lot w/ stately pecan tree & several oaks. High Ceilings w/crown molding, 2’’ blinds, lg. tile flring or 5’’ slated hand-scraped dark engineered hardwood flooring through-out. Lg. Covered patio. Sprkl. sys. 3-car gar. $385,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (6011SLL)

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital nurses honored with Beacon Award Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), recently recognized the Surgical ICU Department at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence, making the hospital just one of seven ICUs in Texas to achieve the prestigious recognition. The Beacon Award for Excellence – a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments – recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that achieve the three-year, three-level award with gold, silver or bronze designations meet national criteria consistent with Magnet Recognition, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Quality Healthcare Award. AACN President Christine Schulman, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN-K, applauded the com-

mitment of the caregivers in the ICU at Houston Methodist Sugar Land for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence. The dedicated health care professionals join other members of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s community of nurses, who set the standard for optimal patient care. “The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in stellar units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes patient outcomes. Units that receive this national recognition serve as role models to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care,” she said. The gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies an effective and systematic approach to achieve optimal patient care by meeting the following evidence-based criteria: • Leadership structures and systems • Appropriate staffing and staff engagement • Effective communication, knowledge management, and learning and development

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Sugar Land 4B Corporation taking grant applications Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Sugar Land 4B Corporation is seeking applications for its Joint Capital Improvement Program grant program available to community-based organizations.

Eligible projects include improvements such as enhancements to public parks, park facilities and public open space and must meet the following requirements: . The project must be located within the city’s corporate limits and on public property, an

easement or enhance or protect public property. • The applicant must contribute at least 50 percent (and must provide proof of financial ability to fund its share). The applicant cannot have started the project or expended funds on any component of the

project for which it is seeking funding through the Joint CIP participation program. . The budget for the fiscal year 2018 program is $100,000, with a maximum of $75,000 awarded per project. The deadline for applications is Jan. 2.

The Sugar Land 4B Corporation was approved by City Council and established as a nonprofit corporation in February 1995 to promote, assist and enhance economic development activities and quality-of-life opportunities within the city of Sugar Land.

Sugar Land received more than $440,000 in rebates from nonprofit group since 2010 Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

More than $440,000 has been delivered back to the City of Sugar Land thanks to its membership in the state’s leading municipal electricity buying group, the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power. “These rebates really help – especially at the end of the fiscal year,” said Sugar Land Assistant City Manager Christopher Steubing, who also serves as a TCAP board director. “Collecting more than $440,000 over time is great news for our city. This is money that we put to good use. It benefits the City of Sugar Land, and by extension our taxpayers.” TCAP is a nonprofit coalition of 179 cities and

other political subdivisions that have joined together to purchase power in bulk for their own governmental use. Through the power of its numbers, TCAP negotiates competitively priced energy contracts that also include important member protections. The coalition is overseen solely by its political subdivision members and operates exclusively for their benefit. It regularly returns surplus revenue – including a total of $441,133 back to Sugar Land since 2010. That includes a check for more than $80,000 at the end of the most recent fiscal year. This is money that retail electric providers typically keep as profit. TCAP has disbursed nearly $11.4 million back to members overall since its formation seven years ago,

and more than $1.7 million this year alone. Funding for the most recent end-of-thefiscal-year dispersals comes thanks to TCAP’s unique members-first energy contract that delivers cash back whenever certain technical and surplus requirements are met. Most members were eligible this year for the checks, which varied in size based on electric usage and other factors.

“With TCAP, these rebates benefit cities and by extension, their taxpayers,” said TCAP Executive Director Jay Doegey. “TCAP also recently negotiated a rockbottom electricity contract for its members. This should result in even more savings for our city members for years to come.” TCAP members also have access to professional energy and billing consultants.

Projects are funded by a portion of sales tax approved by voters for economic development purposes, which cannot be utilized to support the city’s general operations. For more information and to apply, visit http://sugarlandecodev.com/CIP.

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Officials prepare for I-69/I-610 interchange improvement Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) joined community leaders, elected officials and other stakeholders to celebrate the rebuilding of one of the most congested interchanges in Texas – the I-69/ I-610 West Loop Interchange. Texas Transportation Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr., U.S. Rep. John Culberson, Houston Mayor

Sylvester Turner, State Rep. Sarah Davis, TxDOT Houston District Engineer Quincy Allen, and other elected officials, stakeholders and TxDOT project staff converged upon the I-69 HOV lane near the I-610 West Loop to mark the occasion recently. “Texas’ strong economy is generating unprecedented population growth and to keep this momentum going we have to address some heavily congested areas in some of our largest cities,” said J. Bruce Bugg Jr., Chairman of the

Texas Transportation Commission. “We are proud to announce the start of the I-69/ I-610 nontolled interchange project in Houston as a Texas Clear Lanes project which will help to provide relief and get motorists moving. This project will certainly address current and future demand and it will significantly improve mobility and continue economic growth for many years.” Williams Brothers Construction recently began preliminary work on the I-69/ I-610 West

Loop Interchange project with plans to start major construction early next year. The I-69/I-610 interchange is a major connection point of two extremely busy highways serving the Greater Houston area. The $259 million project will improve safety and mobility while reducing congestion by widening the connector ramps to two lanes, increasing sight distances, and providing remedies to eliminate weaving. The project also calls for adding shoulders on the I-610 West Loop mainlane bridge over

I-69 and adding detention ponds. Construction will be phased and will include nighttime and weekend road closures. The project has incentives and disincentives to encourage the contractor to complete various phases sooner than anticipated. The project is expected to take about five years to complete. Road closure information will be posted at www.houstontranstar. org. Follow @HOU610at69 on Twitter for updates and more on the project.

Sugar Land woman convicted of harassing ex-husband’s girlfriend Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

A Fort Bend County jury convicted Pamela Sue Kahlden of harassment on Nov. 29. Judge Ronald Cohen then sentenced her to serve 30 days in jail as a condition of her probation. The 50-yearold Sugar Land resident was

charged with the crime after making repeated phone calls to her ex-husband’s girlfriend in 2015. According to lead prosecutor Adrianne Norman, Kahlden plead guilty to harassing the same victim in 2013. She was placed on six months deferred adjudication – a type of probation that if completed successfully, does not result in a final conviction. The harassment

stopped while the defendant was on probation, but began again as soon as the probation expired in 2015. Kahlden’s conduct led to charges being filed in this case. The victim had been dating Kahlden’s ex-husband since 2011. The defendant would call and leave vile, hateful, jealous voicemails for the victim – sometimes more than 10 voicemails a day.

“I asked the jury to send a message and tell Kahlden that enough was enough,” said Norman. “The law protects the victim from the defendant’s actions. The jury agreed and held her accountable.” “And since the defendant did not learn her lesson the first time,” Norman continued, “the State asked the Court to assess 30 days in jail as a condition of Kahlden’s

probation this time.” The victim testified that the defendant continued to leave her more than 50 voicemails even after this case was filed. After the testimony, Judge Cohen sentenced the defendant to 12 months’ probation and 30 days in jail. Kahlden was immediately taken into custody. Kahlden was tried in County Court at Law No. 5. Harassment in this case is a

class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in the county jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2,000. Kahlden is also required to take an anger management class as part of her probation and to have no contact with the victim. Assistant district attorneys Norman and Madison Limbacher prosecuted the case. Attorney Roderick Glass represented the defendant.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 16 KWANZAA WORKSHOP AND CRAFT

Presented by Sienna Branch Library, 1-4 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City. Learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa and get ideas on how to establish your own Kwanzaa traditions. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900.

SANTA’S EXCHANGE

Santa’s Exchange: Toys for Tots, Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Sugar Land Rotary Club and Project Smile announce the 2017 Santa’s Exchange – a holiday distribution of gifts to over 5,000 children of less fortunate families in Fort Bend County. It will be held at First Colony Church of Christ. Local Schools and businesses will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards, for children ages 1-18. Cash contributions can be made to Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Sugar Land Rotary Club, or on the web at Stafford-tx. toysfortots.org, or Santa@ecsl.org. Donations accepted through Dec. 8 at FBISD and LCISD schools.

ORBIT’S READING RALLY SHOW

The First Colony Branch Library welcomes the Houston Astros’ mascot, Orbit, at 2:00 pm, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Orbit’s show gets kids excited about reading. Free & open to the public. For more info call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

SUNDAY, DEC. 17 FORT BEND ACCORDION CLUB MEETING

We will meet at China Bear, 12755 SW Freeway, Stafford, 3-6 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call or text 713401-7933 or 281-204-7716.

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Empowering fathers to develop bonds with their children and improve their parenting skills. Free to any father. Six-week sessions. Babysitting provided with advance notice. Mamie George Community Center Rosenberg. Call 281-202-6264 to reserve a spot.

TUESDAY, DEC. 26 KWANZAA UMOJA CELEBRATION

Join the Missouri City Kwanzaa Ujima Collective for the inaugural Kwanzaa Umoja (Unity) Night Celebration and Candle Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m. at the Pinnacle Senior Center, 5525 Hobby Road-C, Houston. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 832-535-6237 or 281-238-2100.

THURSDAY, JAN. 11 THE AAUW FORT BEND

Branch meeting at Kelley’s Restaurant, Stafford. Lorraine Schroeder, M.A., LPC, LGBTQ Resource Center director, will speak

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SATURDAY, JAN. 20 COUNTYWIDE JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION

Every Saturday to help revitalize the community in North Rosenberg. If you or your group would like to join, please email: Barry@ attackpoverty.org or christina@attackpoverty.org.

Help Hope For Three Autism Advocates take over Constellation Field to bring awareness to autism. Awards, prizes and bragging rights guaranteed. Visit hopeforthree.org/ for registration or call 281-245-0640.

ONGOING 4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION

Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.

STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB

Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 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 281-6334734.

ADOPT A SHELTER CAT

Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. Held 1:30- 4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.

FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP

Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery. Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information.

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Those with items to donate to help victims of Hurricane Harvey can drop them off at Fort Bend Recovers Donation Warehouse at 1400 FM 2218, Richmond (former Tractor Supply Company Warehouse)

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Chinese Family Support Group to support all Chinese speaking families with a family member living with mental illness. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call NAMI 281-494-5193 or Chinese line 832-273-3117.

BOOK OF MORMON STUDY GROUP

Free study sessions focusing on the sermons and teachings of the Book of Mormon prophets - King Benjamin, Nephi, Alma, and Jacob about the Savior Jesus Christ begins at 7:00 PM on Thursday nights at 14555 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Call (713) 371-8979 for more information. See www.mormon.org.

AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP

Does someone have a drinking problem? Weekly, one hour meetings every Saturday night, 8 p.m., Lamplighters, 2425 FM 1092, (Murphy Road) in the Baytown Seafood strip center. Last Saturday of month the meetings are held at Denny’s Hwy.6 near Murphy Rd. Call Dorothy 281-416-3711.

AARP MISSOURI CITY CHAPTER #3081 MONTHLY MEETING

Monthly meeting at Missouri City Recreation/Tennis Center. 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City. Second Monday of every month. 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. Fun/Food/Fellowship/Learning. Contact Buddy or Barbara 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.

OYSTER CREEK ROTARY CLUB MEETS

The Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets every Friday at noon at The Quail Valley Centre(Golf Club), 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. All are welcome to come. For Information contact Bike Baker, 281-770-0060, thealchemist65@yahoo.com.

THE MOM’S CLUB OF SUGAR LAND NORTH

Are you a stay at home mom? They would love to have you join their group. Playgroups, socials, mom’s night out, book clubs, and many more fun things planned! Any age children are welcome, or just come yourself if your children are in school. For more info, email momsclub_sln@yahoo.com.

PATHFINDERS GROUP

New Pathfinders Group Of Narcotics Anonymous, 4203 Avenue H, Rosenberg 77471, Monday and Tuesday from 8-9 p.m., Wednesday from 8:15-9:15 p.m.

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For three quarters, the Marshall Buffalos and the College Station Cougars raced up and down the field, scoring from almost any spot on the field. When the fourth quarter started with the Cougars holding a 35-34 lead, however, they implemented a sure-fire plan to stop the Buffalos. They kept the Buffalo offense on the sidelines for 10 minutes of the 12-minute quarter, and moved on to the state semifinals by winning the Class 5A Region 3 Division 2 finals 49-47 at Waller Stadium last Saturday. With 1:37 to go in the third quarter, the Cougars took possession of the ball on an interception by Brandon Joseph. Then, exploiting a weakness in the middle of the Buffalos’ defense that they had discovered while studying film the week before the game, the Cougars ran quarterback Marquez Perez up the middle five times in a row as they moved from their 40 yard line to the Buffalos 21 yard line. College Station’s Brandon Williams catches the game-winning touchdown Saturday against Marshall during a playoff game held Perez then threw an incomplete in Waller. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) pass before running back DaDa Anderson carried the ball to the Starting at their own 37-yard Henry James caught a 25-yard 7 yard line. From there, Perez line, the Cougars ran down the pass from Jabari James to make ran three more times before clock as Perez ran up the middle the score 49-47, but the Cougars scoring to give the Cougars a 42- nine times and Anderson outside recovered the onside kick to end 34 lead with 7:42 to go. four times, as they moved the the game. “We knew during the week ball to the Marshall 7 yard line. In the fourth quarter, Perez that we could take advantage of With a fourth down and goal and ran the ball 17 times and Anthe middle of the line. We have 1:40 remaining, Perez faked a derson had five carries as the a big strong offensive line. We run up the middle and tossed the Cougars controlled the clock and knew we were bigger than them, ball to Brandon Williams to give the game. For the game, Perez so we just tried to hit the middle the Cougars a 49-40 lead. rushed for 147 yards on 35 carevery time. We ran a few outside “I was a little surprised when ries and scored five touchdowns. just to confuse them, but we just they called the pass play,” He also completed 7 of 15 passes kept running up the middle,” Williams said. “I knew they for 111 yards and a touchdown. Perez said. (Marshall) were biting down After the game, Perez admitted Marshall, refusing to give up, really hard because we kept run- he was tired. took just two plays to score as ning the ball. I knew we might “I am really exhausted. I can’t Devon Achane ran 67 yards for call a pass eventually. I think wait to get on the bus and relax, a touchdown. The Buffalos failed they just blitzed everybody and but I am excited about playing on a 2-point conversion and Col- left me all alone.” next week,” Perez said. lege Station led 42-40 with 7:02 Anderson rushed 16 times for Marshall was able to score to go. with 10 seconds to go when 115 yards and one touchdown.

“When I saw an opening in the line, I just hit it. Coach had told me that in the game, the holes are going to close quick, so I just hit the hole fast,” Anderson said. “We are a second half team. We had a talk in the locker room at halftime, and got everything straightened out and all. We just did what we had to do.” Marshall was led by Jabari James who completed 11 of 21 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown. Henry Thomas caught three passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Devon Achane rushed eight times for 126 yards and two touchdowns, and Jerry Gray had 86 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. Marshall, who lost to College Station last year in the region finals, ended its season with 10 wins and 3 losses. College Station improved its record to 12-2 and will face undefeated Austin McCallum on Saturday at NRG Stadium. “It’s a great feeling. I think it will take the ride home before it really sinks in. To go five rounds deep in the playoffs again, I am just really, really proud of our kids,” College Station head coach Steve Huff said.

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Stories that we covered this year: Volunteers help get goods together for families in need at the Hurricane Harvey Holiday Event held recently in Richmond. (Submitted photo)

H GIVING, FROM PG 1 “This was truly a blessing – these people coming together and donating, making the holiday special,” said Pinkney. “The people behind this were truly were a blessing and we say thank you.” Several supporters were part of the event including Gallery Furniture, Liquidity Services, Target, and Fort Bend County Sherrif Troy E. Nehls. “For many families throughout Fort Bend County the flood waters may have receded from their homes but the lasting psychological affects from such a devastating disaster remains. These outreach programs provide some form of relief – knowing that people from around Texas care about them during the Holiday season,” Cerneus said. Goods came into Richmond as far away as California. Cerneus’s aunt, Paulette Elliott, a librarian from Roosevelt Elementary School in Redwood City, Calif., staged a backpack and children’s book drive, where students donated new or lightly used books, supplies and backpacks that could be boxed up and sent to Texas in time for Christmas. After the book drive, “My aunt called and said ‘I thought it would be just a small box, but it’s a truckload of supplies!’” The Denver native, now a resident of Rosenberg, has had her share of experience planning events like these. Cerneus’s call to action started in September when flooding started, mostly by making hot meals, visiting families who needed help, calling on friends and family to volunteer. Immediately after the hurricane, she organized the names of every family she

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