The two men were identified through a nationwide search for
changed since a Ridge Point High School student tested positive for monkeypox, said Sherry Williams, a spokesperson for the district. But those procedures are robust, sheEmployeessaid. use disinfectants approved by the Environmental Protection Agency against monkeypox, Williams said.The district also employees disinfecting devices to further reduce risk, she Familiessaid.recently were informed that a student at Ridge Point High School had tested positive for
McCoy, for his part, declined to respond to Sane’s endorsement directly, instead saying he was focused on the upcoming election.
“It is of concern that his touted work experience as a politically-appointed staffer is inadequate for the job of Pct. 4 commissioner,” Sane wrote. “Also, with the tacit support of the local party leadership, he engaged in negative campaign against me with lies and unfounded allegations because I had earned the highest votes in the primary election.”
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For more than four decades, the Fort Bend Boys Choir has offered boys ages 8-12 the chance to receive private music instruction and perform around the country. Then in 1997, the organization began the Music Magic program to give boys ages 6-7 the chance to learn in the same environment.For the last two years,
June 1, according to the city.Loudoun County Undersheriff Mark Poland and League City Police Chief Gary Ratliff have been named the two finalists for the job, which might not be filled until November, according to theRatliffcity. has spent more than 37 years in law enforcement, including
“With many people vaccinated already, it is long past time for children to return to musical activities,” said William Adams, the organization’s artistic director.
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Members of the Fort Bend Boys Choir sing during a performance. The local youth boys choir organization is bringing back its Music Magic program after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. (Contributed photo)
“I’m laser focused on the important issues in Precinct 4 and not on insider politics,” McCoy said of the endorsement.
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instruction to encourage their love of music instead of turning them away.“Boys at this age, all they know is they love music, they love singing and stuff like that,” she said. “We get them young when they’re still learning.”Asawhole, Mortimer said the instruction offered both by Music Magic and the organiza-
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“It is my top priority to support competent and mature individuals to public offices to help ensure superior services to all demographics of Fort Bend County,” Sane wrote in a social media post announcing the endorsement.Saneincomments explaining the decision blasted Democratic politics in the county and accused McCoy of being deceitful and immature.
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however, Music Magic hasn’t taken place because of uneasiness over the pandemic and, until recently, vaccine availability for younger children. But the wait is over, and the program is back.Music Magic will resume on Oct. 11 and meet each Tuesday from 6:30-7:15 p.m. until Dec. 6 at the First United Methodist Church - Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd.
Music Magic began about 25 years ago, Mortimer said, because the choir was having to turn away younger students due to age restrictions. She said Adams and the rest of the organization wanted to give those younger students a chance to get the same
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The search for Sugar Land’s next police chief has narrowed to two names.Residents will have a chance this Thursday to meet and talk with the two finalists to replace retired Chief Eric Robins, who left the job on
choir program returning after two-year hiatus
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ed about this,” Fort Bend Boys Choir executive director Tiana Mortimer saidMusicMonday.Magic is an enrichment program for boys ages 6-7 who are interested in learning more about “music, singing and having fun,” according to the organization’s website. It is an eight-week course that has been offered each school semester since 1997 save for the last two years due to COVID-19.
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Early voting for the November election is still 42 days away, but the intrigue surrounding some of the races has alreadyNeetathickened.Sane, a business consultant who was one of two candidates in a runoff election to become the Democratic nominee for the Precinct 4 commissioner spot, has endorsed the Republican candidate Ray Aguilar over her former opponent Dexter McCoy for the general election.
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The Fort Bend County WCID #2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on September 28, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Fort Bend County WCID No. 2, 2331 South Main, Stafford TX 77477. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.
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The Fort Bend County WCID No.2 Area 1 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the year 2022 on September 28, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Fort Bend County WCID No. 2, 2331 South Main, Stafford TX 77477. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.
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It was such a perfect weekend that, by its end, I found myself wishing it wouldn’t end. There were still countless more sights and sounds to enjoy.
Well, I share because the visit reminded me of two important lessons that we might all already know. But they’re still worth repeating,Thenonetheless.firstisthat our area is truly special.
a contagious smile. Lawrence is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Margarita Breceda Vargas & Jesus Vargas and maternal grandparents Francisco Martinez & Romana Lozano Martinez. He is survived by his parents Jesse and Rosalinda Vargas; his son Anthony Lawrence Vargas; his daughter Lauren Jessie Vargas; son Angel Herrera; son Jonathan Robert Resendez; his sister Margaret Vargas (Jason Jurado); his cousin that was more like a sister Bridgett Baker; and nephews Micah Flores, Luke Flores and Jason Jurado. Lawrence has countless cousins and friends who all shared many fun times. Lawrence
On Thursday, September 15th visitation will begin at 5:00 pm with the Rosary at 7:00 pm at DavisGreenlawn Funeral home. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 16th at 11:00 am at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 705 St. Theresa Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77498 with interment following at Greenlawn MemorialPallbearersPark.include Angel Herrera, Micah Flores, Luke Flores, Jason Jurado, Michael Flores, Craig Finch, Blake Farrell, Adrian Resendez and honorary pallbearers Anthony Vargas and Jonathan Resendez.
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sometimes it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One might find themselves counting down the days until the next vacation, or the next highlight.But tomorrow is never promised. And there’s little that compares to the love of a good friend, a devoted pet or family member.
time spent with loved ones should always be savored.
Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www. davisgreenlawnfh.com.Arrangementsare 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.
it I would turn to him as a close confidant.
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Lawrence Jesse Vargas, 49, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Stafford, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1972 in Houston, TX to parents Jesse Vargas and Rosie Martinez Vargas. He attended Kempner High School and lived in the Sugar Land Lawrencearea.was an annual participant in the Fort Bend County Fair Cookoff and was a member of the Houston Livestock Rodeo Horsepitality Committee for many years. Annually, he joined the Palomeros for an annual hunting trip in South Texas and never missed a party or an opportunity to have a good time. He began his career as a Roughneck working offshore and worked for various oilfield companies throughout his career. For one of his work assignments, he spent time living in Ecuador and also traveled for work to places such as Kazakstan and Canada. Most recently, he owned and operated Imperial Dumpster Rental in Sugar Land. He will be remembered for his sarcastic, quick witted and fun demeanor with
I’m really not sure if their visit was at all indicative of what someone might picture a trip to Texas would look like, but over the course of several days, we shared our little slice of the Lone Star State with our dearWefriends.had good conversation at Vino & Vinyl in Sugar Land Town Square. There was enough good food at Houston’s Hobbit Café, St. Arnold’s and
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We talk all the time about the diversity of Fort Bend County. But anyone who lives in the area knows
time with Rebecca and Peter this weekend might not have been long enough, but you can bet that we’ll continue to savor each snippet of conversation we share in the months and years to come.I’m thankful for the chance to share Texas with our friends, including one who’d never seen it before. And I look forward to the next time fate brings us together.
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At a time when no one was seeing much of anyone in person, our friendship with Rebecca and Peter seemed as close as any other. Michelle and I would spend virtual game nights with them and, on occasion, Peter and I would share a beer and stream a match.Last weekend, Peter and Rebecca came to visit us – Rebecca’s first trip back home since the start of the pandemic and Peter’s firstever stop in Texas.
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elsewhere to fill us up for weeks. We took them to see the bay near Bacliff and San Leon. They enjoyed our suburban backyard while petting our beloved border collie, Molly Ivins. And, of course, no visit to the Houston area would be complete without catching an Astros game.
it’s not just limited to that. The Houston region shares so many wonders, and a person who lives in one county doesn’t just live in that single slice of life.
I can’t recall exactly how it began, but near the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Peter and I began conversing somewhat regularly, bonding at first over our shared interests (soccer, good food, etc.) and hatreds (Lazio, Rangers, etc.), but before we knew
Matthew, why are you taking space in the Fort Bend Star to talk about a weekend with friends? Why would readers care?
The second lesson is that moments are precious. And
had an infectious laugh and larger than life personality, which contributed to the massive group of friends he considered to be family.
From the waters of Galveston to the woods north of Houston to the beauty of Brazos Bend State Park, we live in a gorgeous part of the world. Anyone would feel lucky to call it home.
As is so often the case when you start dating someone seriously, you inherit a completely new set of Suchfriendships.ishow I came to know Rebecca and Peter. Rebecca, first, as one of my wife’s dear friends for many years and, later, Peter, when Rebecca moved to Scotland and started dating him.
The one tool that scouts have always been extremely high on with Lee is the arm, which was given a 70 grade at its most recent mid-season evaluation ear-
to be a valuable asset. So in essence, I think there could be a happy medium between last season’s tendencies and this season’s tendencies.
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The emergence of Yainer Diaz had eaten a little bit into Lee’s playing time with Sugar Land prior to Diaz’s promotion earlier this month as rosters expanded. However, overall I don’t think that is as much of a hindrance to a potential spot on the Astros’ roster next season. Lee remains the superior defensive catcher of the two, which the Astros and most teams have shown to highly covet when it comes to the catcher position. Not to mention, Diaz could also spend some time at first base - where he has made 48 career minor league starts - despite the potential re-signing of Trey Mancini in place of Yuli Gurriel, who becomes a free agent this offseason. So regardless of what happens the rest of this season, I would still expect to see Lee in strong competition to be the backup to Martin Maldonado to begin the 2023 campaign unless the dynamic drastically changes. future playing
Lee exploded his senior year at the University of California, when he hit
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27.8 percent strikeout rate this season in Sugar Land, by far the highest of Lee’s pro career. During his brief time in Houston, he struck out nine times in just 26 plate appearances. So it’s a realOneissue.of the biggest reasons for the increase appears to be that Lee has become much more pull happy this season, with nearly 50 percent of his batted balls going to the pull side according to Fangraphs. Now, it’s not a death knell to favor the pull side, many hitters do so. No, what stands out is that it’s such a stark contrast to his first full pro season in 2021, during which it never rose above 45 percent at any stop. He’s gone the opposite way just 23.3 percent of the time this season, according to Fangraphs, the lowest rate of his pro career. And though he’s increased the power, he has decreased his overall contact rate and has looked hapless at times against breaking balls and off-speed pitches.
.337 with a 1.034 OPS. The breakout season led to the Astros selecting him in the first round of the 2019 draft with the 32nd overall pick. He would then go on to hit .268 with a .730 OPS with short season Tri-City in the New York Pennsylvania League.Following a lost 2020 season, Lee would hit .277 with a .778 OPS across three levels in 2021 including a late-season stop in Sugar Land. He also threw out 43 percent (23 of 53) attempted base stealers. In his first full season at the Triple-A level this year, Lee is currently slashing .240/.308/.482 with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs for the Space Cowboys while throwing out 23 percent (13 of 57) base stealers.
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The play earned him a brief call-up to the Astros earlier this season, where the organization’s seventhranked prospect hit .140 with four RBIs.
only thrown out 23 percent of attempted base stealers so far in 2022, I would advise you to take that figure with a grain of salt. That’s for one simple reason –though it most often gets laid directly at their feet, and sometimes should be, a stolen base is not always the fault of the man behind the plate. Pitchers could be slower than average in releasing the pitch towards home plate. Or the pitch in question on the stolen base attempt could be a bounced breaking ball, which gives the catcher little-to-no chance of throwing the runner out despite still getting dinged for it.
At this point last season when he was promoted to Triple-A, catcher Korey Lee was viewed as the Houston Astros’ top positional prospect.While his prospect ranking has since taken a hit with the emergence of other prospects plus recent draftees ascending, I think the 24-year-old still has a completely viable road to becoming a part of the Astros’ roster next season.
I spent a little bit of time on Lee last season at the time of his promotion, but I think it’s worth taking a deeper dive into what has transpired since his initial promotion to the highest level of the minor leagues.
Projection
use a grade scale from 20-80, with 20 being well below average and 80 being elite. Among the skills evaluated are in-game power, arm strength, speed and so forth.
Landan’s lowdown
Scouting reports have graded Lee’s hit and power tools to be average and slightly above average with a 40 grade and 55 grade, respectively. And Lee has certainly flashed that power tool this season in Sugar Land, with 22 homers and 42 total extra-base hits so far this season in just 93 games and slugging .482. However, the overall hit tool has appeared to lag behind even last season’s performance. With the power increase has also come an increase in
Now, I’m not saying he should go completely back to the approach he had prior, because the Astros have an organization-wide philosophy of pulling the ball hard in the air more often. But at the same time, Lee’s previous approach worked well, and he doesn’t necessarily need huge power
All that is to say that Lee still remains one of the premiere defensive players in the Astros’ system, which given his position, is an extremely valuable asset.
Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property. Last Year This Year Total tax rate (per $100 of value) 0.450$ /$100 0.4325$ /$100 Adopted Proposed Difference in rates per $100 of value -$0.018 /$100 Percentage decrease in rates Average appraised value $383,320 $428,742 General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) $0 $0 Average taxable value $383,320 $428,742 Tax on average residence homestead 1,724.94$ $1,854.31 Annual increase in taxes if Proposed tax rate is adopted And percentage of increase NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ELECTION TO REDUCE TAX RATE FOR the
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Hightower 44, Travis 7 George Ranch 24, Clements 21 Ridge Point 56, Bush 0 Fulshear 53, Magnolia Marshall50 47, Alief Taylor 0 Stafford 28, Sealy 27 (2 OT)
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The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in regarding 499-1223. determineschangeinthetaxablevalueofyourpropertyinrelationtothechangeinthetaxablevalueofallotherpropertychangeinthetaxablevalueofyourpropertyinrelationtothechangeintaxablevalueofallotherproperty.Theincreaseatagreaterorlesserrate,orevendecrease,dependingonthetaxratethatisadoptedandontheBlvd.,SugarLand,Texas77478orbyvideoconferenceathttps://districtmtg.com/5aeYourindividualtaxesmayproposedtaxrateforthetaxyear2022onWednesday,September28,2022at11:30a.m.,at202CenturySquareTheSiennaParksandLeveeImprovementDistrictofFortBendCounty,Texaswillholdapublichearingonaproposal:thedistributionofthetaxburdenamongallpropertyowners.
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If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than eight percent, the quali ed voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Water Code.
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the proposal:
No. a car is a total loss only when the price of repairs exceeds a percent age of the vehicle’s value as deter mined by the insurance company. Today, most cars are built using unibody construction (frame and body as one). reputable shop with highly skilled technicians and state-of-the-art equipment, can return your vehicle to its original factory specifica tions. The collision repair industry has come a long way with regard to structural repairs. If your vehicle has frame damage and you are concerned about the repair, feel free to contact the shop and they will be able to answer any questions yo may have.
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Parker Williams also threw three touchdown passes for a Chargers attack that racked up more than 600 yards of total offense.
young season. Fulshear (30, 1-0) rushed for 413 yards as a team, with Davion Godley (233 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Calvion Hunter (104 yards) leading the way.
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Beckman, J. Richardson, T. Jones & S. Nowak Questions regarding this notice can be directed to the tax office at (281) 499-1223. If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Water-3.8889%Code.$129.377.5000% The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state. proposedThefollowingtablecomparestaxesonanaverageresidencehomesteadinthistaxingunitlastyeartotaxesontheaverageresidencehomesteadthisyear.G.Yarborough(none)(none)
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Running back Ashton Ojiaku paced the Falcons (3-0, 1-0) with 292 yards rushing and four touchdowns, and Dylan Apponey hauled in his sixth touchdown catch of the season.
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The Sienna Parks and Levee Improvement District of Fort Bend County, Texas will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., at 202 Century Square Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77478 or by videoconference at https://districtmtg.com/5ae Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.
ABSENT: G. Yarborough
on the right foot with a 24-21 win over Clements, which was also their first victory of the 2022 campaign. Three Longhorns rushed for at least 85 yards as part of a 300-yard rushing attack for George Ranch (1-2, 1-0), led by Jaden Shelton’s 113 yards and a touchdown. JR Mirelles ran for 114 yards and a touchdown for Clements (0-3, 0-1), while Josue Aguirre caught a touchdown pass.
Following a pair of tough non-district losses to some of the state’s best in Austin Westlake and Dickinson, Ridge Point picked up its first win of the season with a 56-0 victory over Bush. Ezell Jolly paced a 285-yard rushing attack for the Panthers (1-2, 1-0), with 161 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries while adding a touchdown catch, while Carter Groen also hauled in a touchdown grab.In LCISD action, Richmond Foster remained undefeated on the young season last weekend following a 41-0 win over Terry.
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On the heels of a trip to the program’s first regional final in a decade last season, expectations were high for the Hightower Hurricanes despite the loss of last season’s starting quarterback and a move to the highly-competitive District 20-6A following realignment.Atleast for the first week, the Hurricanes don’t appear to be fazed by the move so far. Hightower made a strong return to Class 6A district play last week in taking down the Travis Tigers 44-7 to move to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in DistrictSophomore20-6A. quarterback Joseph Stewart led the way for Hightower, completing 16 of 23 passes for 277 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Stewart’s main targets were Zion Kearney (105 yards and a touchdown) and Khaleb Davis (102 yards and two touchdowns), while Austin Bowen rushed for two touchdowns.GeorgeRanch also started off District 20-6A play
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
The Fulshear Chargers continued their high-scoring barrage in the District 10-5A opener last weekend, holding off Magnolia 53-50 to stay undefeated on the
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Absolutely, there is a big difference between these tiers of technology! That is why there is a difference in the pricing of these products. PSAPs and OTCs do not have the capability to modify the auditory signal as much as a higher end hearing aid programmed by an Audiologist. Advanced hearing aid circuits have a computer chip that can process up to 500 Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS). These circuits can run algorithms to make corrections to improve the clarity of speech. More importantly, the PSAPs and OTCs are being sold without requiring any hearing tests or programming of the devices. All hearing aid features and settings need to be programmed and adjusted precisely for each patient’s hearing loss and needs. It is very misleading to state that patients will obtain the same results with these low-end products than with hearing aids that are programmed by an Audiologist for the patient’s specific hearing loss and needs.
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For Music Magic, she said the organization caps participation at anywhere from 15-20 students, and the average class size is between 12-15 students per semester. No auditions are needed for Music Magic, according to Mortimer –just a love of music.
Sugar Land’s city council might take until November to select one of the finalists to be the next police chief, according to a news release.Aposting for the opening lists a salary range of $150,000 up to $175,000.
Staffers with Chicagobased Baker Tilly LLP began reviewing applications for the open spot on July 25, according to Doug Adolph, spokesperson for the city.
the virus, according to a news release. But district administrators have not provided information about how the student might have contracted the virus.Epidemiologists are working on contact tracing and will determine possible exposures and notify anyone who might be affected, according to a release.Cases of monkeypox have been on the rise across the country since health experts identified the first cases earlier this
post-pandemic, she said enrollment numbers are slowly but surely starting to see an uptick.
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districting once every 10 years based on the latest census numbers. But some at the time accused commissioners, who approved the new maps on a party line, of making political decisions in drawing the new“Aslines.poetic justice, the incumbent democrat himself was ousted by the schemes of the African-American candidate who played a major role in drawing the precinct to his advantage, while keeping me out of the
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During his time in Sugar Land, Robins watched as the city evolved from a quiet bedroom community into the county center of some 118,000 people that it is today,
City leaders have been searching for someone to fill the spot who has served in a leadership position before and can help Sugar Land maintain its status as one of the cities with the lowest crime rates in the nation, according to a news release.Robins retired from the Sugar Land Police Department on June 1 after about four years as chief.While Robins’ time as police chief was relatively short, the longtime
music and singing can sign up,” she said. “We’re fostering enthusiasm for musicMortimeritself.”said the organization will still offer masks and hand sanitizer for the safety of the choirboys and music staff. In addition, there will be three feet of social distancing between the boys during rehearsals.Tuition for the class is $100 total for the eight
For more information about the Music Magic program, visit the Fort Bend Boys Choir website at www.fbbctx.org or call 281-240-3800 for more information.
law enforcement member has been with the police department since 1992. A native Houstonian, the 52-year-old Robins joined Sugar Land Police Department as a patrol officer and moved through the ranks from detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and assistant chief.
Aguilar, in a conversation last week with the Fort Bend Star, said he wasn’t quite sure why Sane had decided to endorse him, but explained that he’d worked alongside her for years and was proud of the endorsement.“Mygoal is to be an example and inspire
precinct,” she wrote. “This unethical behavior of the democratic party nominee, in part, drove me to look at the republican nominee.”
he said. And with that, the nature of policing in Sugar Land has also evolved, he said.
year.As of Aug. 22, more than 19,962 people had tested positive for the virus and monkeypox has caused more than 53,000 cases across the globe, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.Monkeypox is a disease
“Any boy who loves
people to drop party labels,” he wrote. “I want to regain that sense of community.”FortBend County politics in recent years have become dominated by partisan politics, and it’s important that voters move past that into something more productive, Aguilar said.0
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caused by infection from the monkeypox virus, according to county health officials. The virus spreads through contact with an animal, human or materials contaminated with the virus, typically via broken skin, respiratory tract or mucous membranes, according to the county.
The department has about 174 sworn officers, two assistant chiefs and additional staff, according to the posting.
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tion’s treble tour choir offers young boys a chance to indulge their love of music as well as foster creativity and forge social connections. Pre-COVID, she said the choir had more than 100 boys combined in their two travel choirs. And though that number is still only between 50-60
Robins’ replacement, according to the city. Sugar Land spent $25,450 hiring a consulting firm to handle the search, according to the city.
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“Boys (at this age) really have unfiltered enthusiasm,” Mortimer
said. “It’s so much fun to watch them learn. That’s what we do it for, really.”
“I trust my neighbors in Fort Bend to look at our campaign and give us a fair shake in November.”
Both McCoy and Sane finished above the incumbent Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken DeMerchant to in March primaries, with Sane claiming a slight edge with 39.89 percent of the vote to McCoy’s 38 percent and setting up a primary runoff race, according to election re-
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sults.But the in subsequent runoff election, McCoy scored a big win over his opponent, garnering more than 60 percent of the vote compared to her 39.3 percent, according to results.
McCoy in that campaign accused Sane of not living in the district, among other campaign issues.Sane in her recent endorsement claims asserted she’d been racially discriminated against by the county
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More than 25 people applied for the position, Adolph said.
democratic party in recentSaneyears.also blasted the decision to change the Precinct 4 district boundaries despite the fact that she’d already decided to run against requiredandoutLandprecinctshiftednewcourtDeMerchant.ThecommissionerslastyearapprovedprecinctmapsthatDeMerchant’sfromSugarandMissouriCitytowardRichmondRosenberg.Commissionersweretoconductre-
“I’d love to get it to where when you’re running for a local position like this, you don’t have to be a Republican or a Democrat,” he said.
weeks, according to Mortimer.Attheend of the eight weeks, the Music Magic class will get a chance to perform with the organization’s other choirs at their annual Christmas Musicale on Dec. 9.
Elite Indo-Pak's $10 lunch specials proved to be a hit last week, offering a pleasant lunctime dining experience on a budget.
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Assessing Elite IndoPak on its food alone might be the trickiest part of a review. The various dishes were tasty, delivering the restaurant’s unique spin on timeless classics, such as chana masala.
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pressed.Butfor all the elegance and display surrounding the meal, I think Elite Indo-Pak tricked me into expecting a five-star meal for a real Instead,deal.Iwas treated to one of the more pleasant lunchtime dining experiences I’ve had in Fort Bend County.
a little small. Sort of hilariously, the naan was the one thing that came in abundance, with an entire plate full of the tasty bread alongside a plate containing the rest of my meal.
One of Fort Bend County’s bustling hotspots will host an Oktoberfest next
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As I would learn during a visit last week, Elite Indo-Pak Restaurant offers a $10 lunch menu that offers enough variety to give you the full spectrum of taste.
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While I ate most of the meal working diligently to balance the remaining portions of each dish (a little bit of rice for each bite of chicken I ate, etc.), I could feel free to tear off as much nan as I wanted.
multiple virtual and in-person recruitment events over the summer where potential new members can learn more about the League. Information regarding attending these events is available at www.fbjsl.org or on the FBJSL Facebook page at FortBendJuniorServiceLeague/.www.facebook.com/
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The lunch menu featured several different options, but I settled on the tikka boti combo, which came with the main dish (a well-cooked and seasoned skewer of chicken) along with a curry of your choice, a rice and naan.Iopted for some chana masala to balance the chicken main dish and paired that with fried rice and a mango lassi on the side.Together, the lunch combo adds up to enough food to feed a hungry person, but individually, some of the portions seemed
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Kid-friendly: Yes Alcohol: Yes Senior discount: No Healthy options: Okra masala ($9.99)
Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Road offers Thursday Morning Bible Study For Men. This group is ongoing and uses variety of studies throughout the year. The breakfast, coffee and donuts are free. Join us any time! Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 am in Wesley Hall. Call the church office at 281-491-6041 or Mike Schofield at 281-217-5799 for more information.
Volunteers are needed to be role model, mentor and friend to children with exceptional needs in the community. Training, mileage reimbursement, tax-free monthly stipend if eligible. Call today to help change the world, one child at time in Rosenberg. For more information, call 281-344-3515.
On Sept. 19, Floyd’s Seafood – which has a local restaurant at 16549 Southwest Fwy. in Sugar Land – will have its annual Dawg Daze Golf Tournament in celebration of owner Floyd Landry’s birthday, with all proceeds from the tournament going to the Make A Wish Foundation. Proceeds will come from registration fees, a silent auction, and more.Registration is $600 per team, and teams can sign up at floydsbirthday.floydsseafood.com/
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We enhance lives and strengthen communities by teaching adults to read. We need your help. Literacy Council is actively recruiting Volunteer Tutors to provide instruction for English as Second Language (ESL) Levels 0-5, three hours week. For more information, call 281-240-8181 or visit our website www.ftbendliteracy.org
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Brandani’s giving to Lunches of Love Each Tuesday through the end of this month, a Missouri City restaurant is donating a portion of its sales to a local charity dedicated to providing meals for children in need.
A simple mango lassi, for instance, appeared before me dressed like something you might order at a high-end coffee shop, complete with little artisticThere’sflairs.somuch to impress about this newish restaurant in Fort Bend County, but perhaps the thing that made me the happiest is that it also served as a perfect lunch destination for someone seeking tasty flavors without spending too much.
Meeting Thursday, October 13th from 1:00-3 p.m. at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd. in the Venue Room. Speaker: FBISD Superintendent, Christie Whitbeck. Bring large can of soup and crackers. Arrive earlier to socialize, sign in and pay dues if you haven't already. All Fort Bend and Harris County I.S.D. retired public educators are invited. For more information, call 713-206-2733.
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Elite Indo-Pak Restaurant strikes me as the sort of place you might take to impress out-of-town company.Theemployees at the Sugar Land restaurant, 11941 State Highway 6, clearly spend time on the details and it shows, from the immaculate shape of the dining space itself down to the beautiful display of the food itself.
I certainly wasn’t unim-
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A news release said the Flying Saucer Biergarten will also feature dozens of different brews, and there will also be Oktoberfestinspired dishes by Town Square restaurants including Mahesh's Kitchen, The Rouxpour, The Sweet Boutique, and more. There will also be Dachshund Dash, stein races, and stein holding contests, tarot card readers and more festivities.
A Houston-area seafood restaurant with a Sugar Land location will host its annual charity golf tournament benefiting a national charity next week.
Meets on the 4th Sunday of every month from 2:pm 4:pm at: CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LAND (in the Chapel) 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 FREE and Open to the Public! We welcome everybody! If you play accordion, beginners to professional and would like to play Call, Text or email: Vince Ramos Cell: 281-204-7716 vincer.music@gmail.com
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Join Sam Grice Tuesday evenings at 6:30 for casual evening of music. We play variety of music including bluegrass, country, gospel and some western. We request acoustic instruments only please. We welcome both participants and music lovers who enjoy listening to good live music. There’s no charge and we welcome beginners and gladly offer gentle assistance. We meet at First Presbyterian Church, 502 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land. Please call Sam at 832-4283165 for further information.
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1, Sugar Land Town Square will put on the event from 4-9 p.m., which will have a biergarten, local marketplace by Boho Market, live music and dancing and traditional German food along with games, contests and more.
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German-inspired fare will be offered at Sugar Land Town Square's Oktoberfest on Oct. 1. (Contributed photo)
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1092 in Missouri City, will be donating 20 percent of its sales from both dinein and takeout orders to Lunches of Love to help end hunger in the Fort Bend community.Lunches of Love is a Rosenberg-based charity that provides free nutritious sack lunch during extended school holidays and weekends, according to its website. Visit lunchesoflove.net for more information on the charity.