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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

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Fort Bend ISD is proud to announce that 74 high school seniors are semifi nalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholar-ship Program. They are among nearly 16,000 semifi nalists named in the 60th annual Na-tional Merit Scholarship Pro-gram.

These academically talent-ed high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $33 mil-lion that will be offered next spring.

The 74 semifi nalists were selected from more than 1.4 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools who en-tered the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program by tak-ing the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

The nationwide pool of semifi nalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.

The number of semifi nal-ists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating se-niors.

Fort Bend ISD’s 2015 Na-tional Merit Semifi nalists by campus are:

Austin High School – Yuthika Gundamaraju, Vic-toria Hang, Hamza Khatri, Neelesh Mutyala, Alexander Yu, Kevin Zhang

Clements High School – Robaa Al-Najar, Allison Bell-man, Mohankrishna Bhadri-raju, Aaron Chang, Anthony Chaveleh, Kevin Chen, Chung Hon Michael Cheng, Arpam

Dutta, Edward Hu, Michelle Huang, Steven Jiang, Kevin Jin, Tejas Kumar, Ethan Lau, Denise Lin, Alan Lo, Pranay Nakirekanti, David Nie, Kelsey Pownell, Jayen Ram, Angeline Rao, Anish Rao, Riya Santra, Arjun Talpallikar, Austin Tang, Zachary Tu, Aa-ditya Venkateswaran, Nam-rata Verghese, Shomik Verma, Anna Wang, Bowen Wang, Joshua Yang, Jeffrey Zhang, Jing Han Zhang, Kevin Zhang, Philip Zhou

Dulles High School – Pal-lavi Bannai, Megan Bates, Mi-sha Chada, Anirudha Chatter-jee, Sushain Cherivirala, Don Dao, Aalap Diwanji, Bren-dan D’Souza, Siddarth Guha, Grace Han, Ford Hash, Max-ine Huang, Michelle Huang, Saiesh Kalva, Alexander Le, Carl Marth, Rishiprotim Nag,

Joseph Nguyen, Lindsey Nguyen, Michelle Nguyen, Saket Sadani, Quynhanh Tran, Shashank Vura, Brent Zhang

Elkins High School – Lil-lian Wang

Hightower High School – Tina Shehni

Kempner High School – Anupriya Gupta, David Qui

Ridge Point High School – Jeremy Caldwell

Travis High School – Dong Huang, Sonia Mulayath, Caro-line Pham

Approximately 15,000 of the semifi nalists are expected to advance to the fi nalist level, and in February will be noti-fi ed of this designation.

Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigor-ous college studies.

FBISD 2015 National Merit Semifi nalists named

This week the Fort Bend County Elections Offi ce will begin mailing General Elec-tion ballots to voters who have made application for a ballot by mail.

According to Fort Bend County Election Administra-tor, John Oldham, most of the ballots will be sent to persons who had previously applied us-ing the Annual Ballot by Mail

application.To be eligible to receive a

Ballot by Mail, a voter must expect to be absent from Fort Bend County on Election Day. Ballots can only be mailed out-side of the county to those who plan to be absent.

Voters who are 65 years of age, or older, and voters who are disabled are also eligible to vote by mail and may have

a ballot mailed to their home. They may also apply to receive a ballot by mail in each election during the year.

This is the fi rst year that vot-ers who submitted applications for the Primary or for Munici-pal elections may automati-cally receive a ballot for the General Election

The St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Missouri City celebrated its 145th Anniversary on September 14 with worship, music, friendship and refreshments at the historic building located at 6731 Oilfi eld Road. Above, Cars parked around the precarious but intact historic sanctuary. Below, Architectural rendering vision of Saint John’s historic restoration. Story on Page 3

— Photo by Gabriel Cuéllar

Historic church celebrates 145th anniversary

Ballots to be mailed in Fort Bend County

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By SESHADRI KUMARFort Bend ISD board of trust-

ees on Monday night approved a $232,000 contract with De-Jong-Richter for the “Feeder Pattern/Boundary Planning and Community Engagement pro-cess.”

DeJong-Richter will engage the community in the district-wide feeder pattern alignment and the boundary process for Elementary School No. 46, El-ementary School No. 47, and other areas as identifi ed.

The board unanimously vot-ed to approve the contract after a couple of trustees expressed concerns over the scope and the likely costs.

The question was whether the consultant will help only in deciding the boundary for the two elementary schools and whether the district should pay more for future boundary stud-ies.

A few other schools, maybe two or three other schools with pressing need, will be included in the current boundary study, according to the administra-tion.

DeJong-Richter was already hired and paid for its feeder pattern studies as a part of the Facility Master Plan by Jacobs Engineering.

The administration initial-ly proposed to have limited boundary recommendations for new elementary schools No. 46 and No. 47 and a long-term boundary plan for implementa-tion in the future.

A section of the community members was disappointed with the delay in the feeder pattern and boundary studies and demanded that the studies be done prior to the November bond election.

The administration respond-ed to the urgency and proposed to complete the feeder pattern and boundary study for el-ementary schools No. 46 and No. 47 by May 2015.

At last week’s board work-shop, Trustee Jenny Bailey urged the administration to ex-pedite the boundary studies and the administration presented a new timeline.

Under the revised timeline, the feeder pattern and bound-ary studies for Elementary No. 46 and No. 47, and a few other schools will be completed and presented to the board for ap-proval in January 2015.

Two other studies namely, Academic programs/Pathway planning and feeder patterns will also be simultaneously studied during this time period.

The community dialogue on feeder pattern will occur as early as October, the academic programs will be discussed with the community in Novem-ber and boundary studies will be discussed with the commu-nity in November and Decem-ber.

Bailey questioned the cost involved in the studies and de-sired a districtwide re-zoning, instead of the piecemeal ap-proach.

She also objected to the idea of having a local committee of 7 to 10 community members to work with the administration in deciding the school boundaries.

Bailey described the previ-ous “Building utilization com-mittee” which was comprised of community members as a disaster.

The administration should prepare and present options to the community and community should be engaged in a dialogue

over the options, she said. She wanted a districtwide recom-mendation early next year.

Superintendent Charles Du-pre, citing the extensive data analysis involved and man-power required in the process said it would be impossible to complete a districtwide zoning in a few months.

Also, the administration is expecting new demographic data in December to be plugged into the immediate boundary plans.

Trustee Kristin Tassin sug-gested that the feeder pattern study be completed fi rst be-cause it will have an impact on school boundaries instead of conducting both the feeder pattern and boundary studies simultaneously as proposed by the administration.

Trustee Dave Rosenthal said both the studies have to be done simultaneously because feeder pattern will cause boundary changes.

Also, he concurred with Bailey’s concern regarding the local committee, but was satisfi ed when Dupre said the administration will prepare the plan, and vet it with the board before presenting it to the local committee for its input.

The administration elimi-nated the district wide zoning committee as per the board’s desire. “It is better to have a local committee as a large group will not yield a produc-tive dialogue. In a larger com-munity meeting, we won’t get a balanced perspective,” Dupre said.

The entire feeder pattern and boundary studies seems to be a moving target even as the board is still debating the tim-ing and the process of doing it.

FBISD expedites limited re-zoning

By SESHADRI KUMARFort Bend County Commis-

sioners Court on Sept. 9 ad-opted a $290 million budget for 2015, with an estimated total fund balance of $47.5 million.

The budget is based on $235 million in tax revenue and $51.6 million in other revenues.

The commissioners court ad-opted a tax rate of 49.476 cents per $100 valuation, compared

County adopts $290 million budgetto 49.976 cents last year.

Despite the half-cent cut in the tax rate, the county bud-get will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $10,888,426, which is a 5.05 percent increase from last year’s budget.

The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $9,292,793.

The county’s total appraised value for property tax is $48.7 billion.

Fort Bend County’s total debt obligation is $634.43 million of which $330 mil-lion is Fort Bend County debt, $149.23 million is Fort Bend County Toll Road, and $155 million is or Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road.

While the budget was ad-

opted unanimously, some items in the budget were voted on separately.

A salary increase to certain positions in the offi ce of Pct.2 and Pct. 3 commissioners was one of the items.

Commissioner James Pat-terson was opposed to the proposed higher pay scale and voted against it.

The largest chunk of the budget goes to the sheriff’s department, $33.5 million for enforcement and $28.5 mil-lion for the jail.

The next highest outlay is for county libraries which get $14 million, followed by the juvenile probation department with $12 million and EMS-Ambulance services $10 mil-lion.

The road and bridge depart-ment’s budget is $22 million.

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Voter may still make appli-cation for a Ballot by Mail for the November 2014 election.

The application should in-clude the voters name and the address where the voter is registered as well as the ad-dress where the ballot is to be mailed.

The application must also give the reason for request-ing the absentee ballot by the

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and received in the election of-fi ce not later than October 24, 2014.

Ballot by Mail applications are available on the Fort Bend County Elections website.

Completed applications, or written requests, should be mailed to: Fort Bend County Elections, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

They may also be faxed to: 281-341-4418.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY

DISTRICT NO. 192, (GREATWOOD LAKES) PROVIDING FOR AGREEMENT ON THE PROVISION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES

TO AND FUTURE ANNEXATION OF THE DISTRICT INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND.

FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 192 IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE

CITY OF SUGAR LAND, SOUTH OF RABBS BAYOU, EAST OF VELASQUEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALONG MACEK ROAD

AND NORTH OF FM 2759, BEING FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS THE GREATWOOD LAKES DEVELOPMENT, APPROX. 100.3

ACREAS LOCATED WITHIN THE ABNER KUYKENDALL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 48, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

PURPOSE: The City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 192 propose to enter

into a Strategic Partnership Agreement regarding annexation of the District into the City

of Sugar Land, provision of municipal services to the District and terms for the continuation or

dissolution of the District. On October 7, 2014, one(1) of two (2) public hearings shall be held at

which all persons interested in the proposed Strategic Partnership Agreement between the

City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 192 shall be given an

opportunity to be heard.

WHERE: CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN: CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6:00 P.M., OCTOBER 7, 2014

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING

THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT (281) 275-2170 OR BY EMAIL

[email protected]. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IS OPEN

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN

CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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Led by Pastor David Fisher, the St. John Missionary Bap-tist Church celebrated its 145th Anniversary on September 14 with worship, music, friendship and refreshments at the historic building located at 6731 Oil-fi eld Road in Missouri City.

“Despite having experienced many challenges through the years, including arson, this church still stands,” said Rever-end Forrest Johnson. “We have plans to continue to be here for our church members and the community.”

The congregation, founded in 1869, is rooted in the history of African Americans in Fort Bend County. According to the journal, Lone Star Legacy: African Americans in Texas, St. John (Colored) Missionary Baptist Church opened its door amid the racialized backdrop of Post Civil-War Texas, as a refuge from violence, degrada-tion and oppression for its Af-rican American members. The church grew in number and reputation over the years, of-fering African American fami-

lies refuge from the harsh Jim Crow politics of the late 19th Century.

“While having been founded as an African American church, it is now open and invites to worship every race, creed and color,” said Pastor David Fish-er.

The anniversary celebration was well attended by church members and members of the community of various ethnici-ties and of all ages.

Viola Williams, an octoge-narian, shared her memories of not only attending church as a child at St. John, but also attending school at the church building. She also shared her memories of walking down Highway 6 to witness the bap-tisms held at the Oyster Creek pond.

“The church was more than just a church; it was a refuge for our community,” said Wil-liams.

Today work is in progress to help update the church build-ing, while keeping the church’s rich heritage and preserve it as

St. John Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 145th Anniversary

Members of the Saint John male choir perform songs from the congregation’s rich repertoire of music

the valuable historic landmark that it is. Donations toward the Historic Restoration Fund can be made at any Wells Far-go branch; one only needs to specify the St. John Mission-ary Baptist Church donation account. Donations are tax de-ductible.

Its history includes 145 years of service and fellowship and reveals the interconnectedness

of African American spiri-tual communities in Fort Bend County. Every Sunday, rain or shine, the St. John Missionary Baptist church members con-tinue to come to worship and praise. The public is invited to visit this historical church.

For more information about St. John Missionary Baptist Church, please visit www.st-johnmbcmissouricity.org .

By BARBARA FULENWIDEROne out of fi ve public hearings

on specifi c use permits that Mis-souri City council members voted on went down in fl ames.

At their Sept. 2 meeting, three were approved on fi rst reading and one was approved on the second and fi nal reading.

The public hearing requesting a specifi c use permit to locate an assisted living facility for the elderly within a house in a residential neighborhood was rejected on fi rst reading.

This public hearing drew eight residents who supported the open-ing of Cozy Living Community Assisted Living Facility at 1405 Adams Street near Texas Parkway, and eight who were opposed.

One of the eight who spoke in opposition said he brought council a 147-page document listing the residents who oppose the request. City staff received 67 signed protests from area residents.

Cozy Living was proposed to be small and provide services in a home like setting. Families and friends would be welcome to visit residents, according to informa-tion provided to staff.

On-site caregivers would staff the facility in addition to a direc-tor and on-call registered nurse.

The facility would provide residents with various medical and non-medical service includ-ing assistance with medications, laundry and cleaning service. The facility would also have hospice.

Initially the owners anticipated having 10 residents there the fi rst year with 16 total.

The facility was to be licensed by the Texas Department of Ag-ing and Disability Services as a Type B facility. A camera and alarm system would be installed and the facility would provide an enclosed patio and on-site gardens.

There were 11 licensed as-sisted living facilities in Missouri City as of July of last year. In total, the 11 facilities provide 240 beds.

Assisted living facilities in Texas are categorized based on a resident’s ability to evacuate a fa-cility in the event of an emergency and whether or not overnight at-tendance is needed.

Based on the city’s compre-hensive plan, staff recommended approving the location of an institution other than one that is a child care facility or one for children, elderly persons, mentally-impaired persons or physically-impaired persons.

The city’s planning and zoning commission rejected the applica-tion based on putting a business in a residential neighborhood .

They also felt that the facility would be likely to signifi cantly increase traffi c and that parking, especially during holidays, would be a problem.

Missouri City denies permit for assisted living facilityAfter members of the public had

their say, councilmen had theirs. Jerry Wyatt, councilman at-large, said that in 1981 citizens, not council, voted to approve a zoning ordinance for Missouri City. For that reason, he said he would not vote to allow a business to locate in an area zoned residential.

Councilman Floyd Emery agreed with Wyatt. He said that approving such would create a precedent for other types of business to want to move into residential areas. Mayor Pro Tem Robin Elackatt agreed with Emery and Wyatt but Council Member Yolanda Ford did not.

She said the applicants could

currently operate with six patients or less without requesting rezon-ing. She said the original request for 16 tenants was reduced to eight to 10 and that she would support the request.

When the vote to approve was taken, Council Members Chris Preston and Ford voted in favor, Mayor Allen Owen, Elackatt, Wyatt and Emery voted no. Coun-cilman Don Smith was not at the meeting.

Two requests for rezoning got the green light. Both were ap-proved by council on fi rst reading. The request was for 119.87 acres to be rezoned from industrial dis-trict, retail district and townhouse

residential district to planned development district to allow for a business park.

The park site is south and west of Beltway 8 and U.S. 90A and east of Cravens Road and Pine Meadows residential subdivision. Missouri City Senior Planner Thomas Gomez told council Tram-mell Crow Co. wants to build an industrial business park at the location similar to their Lakeview Business Park.

The second request to council was for 3.52 acres to be rezoned from retail to planned development to allow for a mini-warehouse at Hwy. 6 and Trammel Fresno Road.


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PROPOSALSSealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.RFP 14-069 – DESIGN, PROVIDE AND INSTALL VINYL BUS WRAPS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUSESPre-proposal conference will be conducted on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 9:00 AM CST at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. Site visit will commence immediately following pre-proposal conference. All respondents are encouraged to attend. Unit pricing is required. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Offi ce. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. BID 14-070 – CONSTRUCTION OF GOLFVIEW DRIVE – PHASE II

A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All respondents are encouraged to attend. Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.


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With no work, he went home to pick cotton on the farm while looking for a job. After a few months he went to work for the City of Richmond through the Works Progress Administration constructing new sewage lines into the City (WPA) was a govern-ment program of mainly con-struction work building roads and infrastructure in towns. He eventually received two job offers. One was an open-ing to teach in New Waverly, Texas as a teacher and a coach for $70 per month. The other was with HL&P Light Com-pany (now Centerpoint Ener-gy). He chose HL&P because it offered more money at 45 cents per hour. (Remember this was in 1939).

MARRIAGE: Kubosh met his lovely wife, Virginia Vada McLain at Texarkana Junior College. It was in the fi rst class of the day (His-tory) and she and another girl walked in together. He looked at Virginia and liked what he saw. She was a pret-ty brunette and had a terrifi c fi gure. He tried and tried to get a date but she kept play-ing “hard to get”. Finally she said YES. He told her: “I don’t have the money, but if you do, we could go to a movie.” They dated for 2 years. After he went to work for HL&P in Houston, Texas he went to visit her in Texar-kana, Texas. Upon arrival he was told by her that he had 2 choices, “Marry” me RIGHT NOW or it was “so-long and good-bye”. Well, he had a

college degree and a job so he said: “Okay, let’s do it”. They married in December, 1939 in a Methodist church in Texar-kana. Therefore, it happened that he went to visit his “girl” and returned to Houston with a “wife”.

WORLD WAR II: In De-cember 7, 1941 Ernest and Virginia were seated in the Majestic Theater in Houston, when the announcement was made by the management that PEARL HARBOR was be-ing attacked by the Japanese. The theater was immediately closed and everyone encour-aged to go home.

A fellow worker at HL&P by the name of JD Demoney, talked Kubosh into joining the Navy Seabees in 1943. When Kubosh reported to the recruiting offi ce he was told that he qualifi ed for the V7 Offi cer G Training Program. Problem? Kubosh had no birth certifi cate. The recruiting offi cer told him to get his father to create one and show Kubosh’s age one year younger so he could join the

V7 program. When he was put on a “calling” list he left to join the Seabees and went into training for a year and a half. Navy Seabees are a con-struction battalion. Their mis-sion is to build needed airports and roads. Kubosh was in the 133rd Naval Construction Battalion. The stories of the Seabees of WWII are written in the book, BLACK HELL, BY Commander Edmund L. Castillo.

Kubosh’s Battalion left in December 1944 from Hono-lulu, Hawaii to arrive at Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945 at 9:30 a.m. When they ar-rived on the beach they had no idea which way to go. You could not tell where the Japa-nese were. Kubosh and a fel-low Seabee walked until they could see a runway that was built 8 feet above ground. (This was due to the hilly ter-rain and runways need to be totally fl at in order for planes to land safely.) “Walking on Iwo Jima was like if you were running on a mountain of oats, it was slippery and also very hard to build a foxhole. The ground was black, like ashes and they had to “roll” the dirt (sand) to enable trucks to drive on it.” Kubosh and his buddy were separated as everyone scattered on the beach. When they heard “secure the beach” all were trying to reach safety or build foxholes. They asked a Marine, “Where are we?” The Marine replied: “You are 3 feet ahead of the front line.” That meant they were in what was known in the military as “no man’s land”. (Land be-tween front lines of opposing enemy soldiers) With that fact in mind, they stayed in place and hunkered down for the night. They survived because no artillery was aimed at them.

On February 23, 1945, 4th day at 10:30 a.m., Kubosh was injured in his fox hole, while lying on his stomach. The Jap-anese had begun to “shell fi re” (fi ring of explosive shells) and Kubosh had two pieces of shrapnel in his buttocks and a “lead ball” in his left foot. He did not receive treatment until March 19, 1945. He was in bad shape, but, as he was be-ing evacuated in rafts with the other wounded, he was able to lift his head and witness the raising of the American Flag on February 23, 1945 at 10 p.m. He was sent back to San Francisco, California where he underwent surgery and learned that he was being recommend-ed to receive the Purple Heart.

After being sent home for 30 days to recuperate and heal from surgery; he returned around May 1945 where he was going to be shipped onto Trinidad Tobago (in Carib-bean) but instead he remained there as bookkeeper in Quon-set Point, Rhode Island, until the end of the WAR in Sep-tember 1945.

(To be continued: AFTER THE WAR * THE CLIMB TO 100 YEARS * REGRETS?

NEXT COLUMN: Sept. 24Write to: CVBNeighbor-

[email protected] about this column.

If you ask your teenag-ers/young adults if they’ve thought about retirement and how much they need to save, they will probably ask one of two questions: “what’s retire-ment?” or “what are we hav-ing for dinner?” As you can imagine, young people have a diffi cult time conceptualiz-ing an event as far off as re-tirement. Many haven’t begun their careers, let alone pur-chased a house or paid income taxes. For them, retirement might as well not exist.

Herein lies the problem: the earlier you begin saving, the better, but the younger you are, the less you tend to care about it. Most lack the ability to save in the fi rst place, even if they did understand the ben-efi ts of long- term investing and compounding interest. So how do you incentivize your kids to work, save, and learn about investing? One option is to open Roth IRA accounts for them.

Roth IRAs are tax qualifi ed accounts, similar to 401ks and traditional IRAs. While the money is in the account, there are no taxes generated from dividends, interest, or ap-preciation. The major differ-ence is how the money comes into and leaves the account. With a Traditional IRA, the money typically comes in tax-deferred and leaves taxable. With a Roth IRA, the money goes in taxable but leaves tax-free.

But there is actually a way for your kids to make “tax-free” contributions to a Roth, meaning the money is neither taxed going in nor leaving the account. Here is how it works.

If your child can be claimed as a dependent on your income tax return and has earned in-

come of less than $6,200 in a year, he/she does not have to withhold for federal income taxes. This is because the in-come falls below the standard deduction for an individual. Since your child is a depen-dent, he/she cannot claim a personal exemption.

You can contribute up to $5,500 to a Roth IRA in any single year. So to get an idea of how this works, let’s as-sume your child earns exactly $5,500 during a summer job in the year he/she turns 20. No tax will be due on his/her earnings, and he/she can con-tribute $5,500 to a Roth IRA. One special note: the $5,500 contributed does not have to be the same $5,500 your child earned. You or your child can make the contribution with other money. Assuming an 8 percent annual return and no additional contributions, when your child turns 60 the ac-count will be worth $119,485, and all of it is tax-free!

As with all tax-related strat-egies, there are nuances to how this works. Contact us if you are interested in making a contribution to a Roth IRA on

behalf of your children.WJ Interests is a fee-only

fi nancial planning and in-vestment management fi rm in Sugar Land. For more infor-mation, please contact us at [email protected] or 281-634-9400.

Water DistrictNotice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 9 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2014 on Thursday, September 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the offi ces of Quail Valley Utility District located at 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, TX. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: R. Castells, G.P. Perry, M. Burton, B. Hymel, and S. Hodell

AGAINST the proposal: None

PRESENT and not voting: None

ABSENT: None

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.

Last Year This Year

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.315/$100 $ 0.300/$100 (Adopted) (Proposed)

Diff erence in rates per $100 of value - $0 .015/$100Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) -4.7619% Average appraised value $188,763 $199,035General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabledperson’s exemptions)Average taxable value $188,763 $199,035Tax on average residence homestead $594.60 $597.11Annual increase/decrease in taxes ifproposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $2.51and percentage of increase (+/-) 0.4221%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION

If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the

qualifi 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 rollback tax rate under

Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed toEsther Buentello Flores at the tax offi ce at (281) 499-1223.

NEWSSEPTEMBER 17, 2014 • INDEPENDENT •

On October 3, join Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital as we host the 2014 Spirituality Seminar. With this year’s focus on “Happiness” the program provides an opportunity for a wide variety of professionals to share and exchange ideas as well as obtain continuing education credits.

Chaplain Bill Bross, Director of Spiritual Care and Values Integration for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital says, “This is a unique opportunity for clergy and health care profes-sionals in our community to explore and discuss how happiness becomes a part of our everyday lives from a spiritual perspec-tive.”

Happiness does not depend on everything outside of us going well but rather on what is happening inside of us. Where do we fi nd the happiest people, and what are their secrets to experienc-ing true happiness? We will answer this question by viewing research from the award winning documentary “Happy.” The second part of the program will invite us to experience simple processes designed to help us fi nd happiness wherever it eludes us.

Fr. Matthew Linn, a Jesuit Priest, Spiritual Director and Au-thor will lead the 2014 Spirituality Seminar, focusing on “Hap-piness” to deliver an exciting program.

The program will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Main Pavilion Conference Center at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

For more information or to RSVP, please call the Spiritual Care and Values Integration Department at 281.274.7164 or email [email protected].

Learn more about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital at houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or visit us on Facebook at FB.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and in-formation.

CONSTABLE SALE

Pursuant to Section 34.05 Subsection (A), (C) & (D) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the City of Rosenberg has requested that the Constable of Precinct 1, Fort Bend County, Texas sell the following real property which was acquired at a Tax Foreclosure Sale on (See attached Exhibit “A”) in Cause No. (See attached Exhibit “A”) styled City of Rosenberg/ Fort Bend County vs. (see attached Exhibit “A”). And whereas, on the 19th day of August, 2014, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosenberg, motion was duly made and seconded that the city resell the following property described below and that the district request Constable A. J. Dorr of Precinct 1, Fort Bend County, Texas conduct such sale in accordance with Section 34.05 (A), (C) & (D), Texas Property Tax Code. As the Constable of Precinct 1, Fort Bend County, Texas, I have levied on the day of , 2014 and I will offer for sale and sell on October 7th, 2014, same being the First Tuesday of October, 2014, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108, in Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’Clock A.M. and Four O’Clock P.M. any and all right, title, interest and claim which the City of Rosenberg, on behalf of itself and as trustee for all other taxing units that established liens in the lawsuits listed in Exhibit “A” has of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas to wit: (See Exhibit “A” attached) Sale to be held on: October 7th, 2014

Constable A. J. Dorr, Constable Precinct 1 1517 Eugene Heimann Circle Richmond, TX 77469

By: Terms: Cash Tracts Sold Separately * All bidders must comply with the requirements of Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.015 *

Exhibit “A”

PREVIOUS OWNER

CASE NUMBER LEGAL DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM BID AT ORIGINAL TAX SALE

APPRAISED VALUE AT TIME OF JUDGMENT

ACCOUNT NUMBER

DATE OF INITIALTAX FORECLOSURE SALE

OPENING BID FOR RESALE

1.

City of Rosenberg vs. Hubbard, Ella B. Norris, Et al Cause # 02-DCV-126963 LOT TWO (2), BLOCK TEN (10), KAFFENBERGER ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF ROSENBERG, LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 845, PAGE 521 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 4415-00-010-0020-901) Subject to 2007-2008 taxes.

$12,185.47 $15,560.00 4415000100020901 3/31/2008 $3,000.00

2.

Fort Bend County, Et Al vs. Juan Padilla, Et Al Cause # 07-DCV-160308 LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF GOARS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROSENBERG, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 27 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Subject to 2012 taxes

$7,730.00 $7,730.00 3620000010050901

1/18/2013 $3,000.00

3.

City of Rosenberg vs. Jose Rodriguez, Et Al Cause # 10-DCV-181348 ALL OF LOT NO. EIGHTEEN (18) AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (1/2) OF LOT NO. SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK NO. TWENTY (20) OF THE TOWN OF ROSENBERG, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID TOWN SHOWN OF RECORD IN VOLUME P, PAGE 146 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE IN AID OF FURTHER DESCRIPTION, AND BEING SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST, DATED JULY 10, 1963 FROM D. W. SCHUECH TO FRED R. BROOKS, RECORDED IN VOLUME 131, PAGE 166 OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. Subject to 2012 taxes

$7,650.00 $7,650.00 7835000200176901

1/18/2013 $3,000.00

4.

Fort Bend County vs. Jimmy Plata, AKA Jimmie Plata AKA Jim Plata, Et Al Cause # 09-DCV-174979 LOT 10 IN BLOCK 15 OF THE CITY OF ROSENBERG, TEXAS, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME P, PAGE 146 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

$19,511.81

Value of Tract 1 $31,120.00

Value of Tract 2 $35,960.00

Total value of Tract 1 & 2

$67,080.00

7835000150100901 7835000150101901

8/16/2013 $10,000.00

5. City Of Rosenberg vs. Wickes, Mandy, Et Al $9,992.39 $10,030.00 8/16/2013 $5,000.00

Cause # 10-DCV-179605 LOT THIRTY EIGHT (38), BLOCK ONE (1), RIVERSIDE TERRACE, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROSENBERG, LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 405, PAGE 329 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

7610010010380901

6.

Fort Bend County vs. Roberta Harris Cause # 10-DCV-182226 LOT 4 IN BLOCK 16 OF ROSENBERG, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME P, PAGE 146 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

$5,057.77 $8,500.00 7835000160040901

8/16/2013 $2,500.00

21st August

A.J. Dorr

STATE OF TEXAS §

COUNTY OF FORT BEND §

By virtue of an Order of Sale dated July 23, 2014, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH

CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff ,

and against Nick R. Demeris and

Helen M. Demeris, defendant, in

Cause No. 13-DCV-208697, for the sum of FIVE-THOUSAND-TWO-HUNDRED –THIRTY-ONE- DOLLARS AND 50/100’s ($5231.50), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 11TH day of AUG, 2014, at 11:00 am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant(s), to-wit:LOT 14, IN BLOCK 1 , OF

COMMONWEALTH ESTATES

SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION

IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,

ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT

THEREOF RECORDED UNDER

CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1173/B

AND 1174/A,BOTH OF THE PLAT

RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,

TEXAS,

and on OCT 7, 2014, being the fi rst Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will off er for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant, in and to said property.LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY

TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING

ROOM 301 JACKSON , RICHMOND,

TX 77469

DATE: Oct 7, 2014

TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am

BY: SGT M. KUTACH

Trever Nehls,

Constable, Precinct Four

Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 434th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JULY 23, 2014 in cause numbered 13DCV208959

styled Summerfi eld Estates

Homeowners Assoc vs. MOSES

RIOS, in which a judgment was rendered on MARCH 1, 2014 in favor of Summerfi eld Estates Homeowners Association for the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty One Dollars and Ninety Cents ($3431.90); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.I have levied upon the below listed property on Aug 6, 2014 and will on Oct 7 ,2014 Tuesday, between the

hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of MOSES RIOS to and in the following described Real PropertyLOT 6, BLOCK 1 REPLAT OF

Summerfi eld, Section 3, A

SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE

MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED

IN SLIDE NO. 1563/A OF THE MAP/

PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY

DESCRIBED AS 17150 SUMMER

HOLLOW DR., SUGAR LAND, FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77498

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Summerfi eld Estates Homeowners Association, Plaintiff , and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY



TX 77469

DATE: Oct 7, 2014


BY: SGT M. KUTACH

Trever Nehls,

Constable, Precinct Four


REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR

THE ACE CENTER AT SUGAR LAND

The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City:

PROJECT NAME: Material Testing Services For

The Ace Center At Sugar Land

LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed submittals, one (1) original and five (5) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Octo-

ber 9, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, October 2, 2014 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at [email protected] of award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

COVINGTON WOODS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT

The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City:

PROJECT NAME: Covington Woods Drainage Improvements –

Preliminary Engineering Report

LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed submittals, one (1) original and five (5) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,

October 9, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids re-ceived after the opening date and time will not be considered.Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, October 2, 2014 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at [email protected] of award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.


Missouri City resident Kelly Sargeant, an executive assistant with McDermott, Inc.’s Houston headquarters, placed third in the Toastmas-ters World Championship of Public Speaking on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Sargeant, who was the only female to advance to the fi nals, reached the champion-ship level after several elimi-nating rounds that began six months ago with over 30,000 participants from 126 coun-tries.

The last time Houston brought home an award of its kind was in 1990, when Da-vid Brooks won that year’s World Champion of Public Speaking .

Sargeant delivered a hu-mor fi lled speech entitled “Good Bye Wi-fi ” in the fi nal round of nine contestants.

Sargeant’s winning speech dealt with the challenges families face when they go on vacation and try to unplug from their electronic devices.

Contestants delivered fi ve-to seven-minute speeches on wide-ranging topics and were judged on content, or-

Spirituality seminar: What is the key to happiness?

ganization and delivery. Sargeant received the

Bronze for the United States at the Toastmasters’ 2014 World Championship of Pub-lic Speaking.

Sargeant joined Toastmas-ters four years ago because she wanted to overcome her fear of public speaking.

She went from having stage fright when speaking in front of a room of less than 10 peo-ple to inspiring a crowd of nearly 3,000 people when she

delivered her winning speech to an international audience at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia during the organization’s annual conven-tion held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 20-23. She

credits her time in Toastmas-ters and the mentoring she has received for this transforma-tion.

To learn more about Kelly Sargeant, visit her website at www.KellySargeant.com

Missouri City resident Kelly Sargeant bags third prize in Toastmasters world championship

Sargeant

Missouri City hosts Business Expo Sept. 29 at Hampton Inn & SuitesMarking a milestone anniversary, Business Showcase will part-

ner with Missouri City on Monday, Sept. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to host its 10th Annual EXPO at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 4909 Hwy. 6.

The EXPO is the longest-running of its kind in Fort Bend County and will feature opening remarks by Mayor Allen Owen during the pre-event presentation at 4:30 p.m.

“Council and staff have made a concerted effort in the past few years to grow and expand the broad business opportunities within City limits. From our award-winning business parks such as Lakev-iew to our new small business initiative to a recently approved new business park near the Highway 90A and Beltway 8 intersection, the City takes a proactive approach to economic development,” he said. “We are excited to host the Business Showcase EXPO for the fi rst time in Missouri City and showcase our diverse business com-munity.”

“This Business EXPO has already given the platform to more than 150 emerging and established companies to step into the spot-light and showcase their services to an audience that believes in encouraging local business growth,” said Namita Asthana with Business Showcase. “This grassroots platform works best to mar-ket and promote your business. Both as a business owner and a consumer of local business, you get to know the local ecosystem.” For more information, visit www.BusinessShowcase.net or call 713.598.5454.

FORT BEND REAL ESTATE • INDEPENDENT • SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Meadows Place•Blair Meadow•4/2/2

$149,900$149,900

Meadow Place • Kenzie Ct. • 4/2/2

$174,500$174,500

Sugar Land • Clear Forest • 2/2/2

$97,500$97,500

Anita Milne281-413-9732

Beard Realty Group

Sugar Land•Magnolia Lane• 5/3.5/2

$298,500$298,500

Meadows Place•Monticeto•4/2/2

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$172,500$172,500SOLD

Richmond•Orchard Stables• 5/4/3D

$359,900$359,900SOLD Reduced

Telfair SL•$893,000•5/41/2/3 7514T Telfair SL•$599,990•4/31/2/3 7627R

First Colony SL•$324,000•4/3/2 4918PC First Colony SL•$695,000•5/31/2/2 3314SC

For All Your Real Estate NeedsCall Arlene Rolsen CRS, Realtor

(281) 414-8400www.ArleneRolsen.com

Legal Notice

The City of Missouri City, Texas is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for

Patrol Rifl es and Optics IFB # 025-15

The City of Missouri City is soliciting bids for patrol rifl es and optics for the Police Department. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time September 25, 2014, and publicly opened and read out loud in the City Hall Chamber at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Solicitation packages are available at DemandStar Bid Service at 800.711.1712 and also via free download from the Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase.com. Bids received must be sealed, marked on the outside of the package with the IFB title and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Solicitation packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed.

City of Missouri City

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 for Akin Subdivision, being a partial replat of Goddard School Subdivision, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Jason Barringer with South Texas Surveying Assoc. Inc. at 281-556-6918 for information prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 for Plantation Crossing Subdivision Partial Replat No. 2 Reserves “B” & “D”, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Randy McClendon with Tejas Surveying Inc. at 281-240-9099 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk


Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 14-068 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL SEAMLESS SHOWER SYSTEM AT JAIL

A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 8:30AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Lobby located at 1410 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, Texas 77469. A site visit will commence immediately following the pre-bid. All bidders are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit and job measurements.Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE

PROPOSALSSealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Offi ce. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.RFP 14-071 – GENERAL CONTRACT SERVICES- NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND ADDITION TO BUD O’SHIELES COMMUNITY CENTERA pre-RFP conference will be conducted on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 10:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. A site visit will commence immediately following the pre-RFP meeting. All respondents are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit with County representatives.Lump sum and unit pricing is required. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.


NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT FOR

INTERNATIONAL CODES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

APPOINTMENTS OCTOBER 2014

The City of Sugar Land relies on specialized committees, made up of citizens living within the corporate city limits, to review the various building codes used within the city.

The recruitment process is now open for person with experience and interest in serving on the International Codes Advisory Committee, to assist with review of the 2015 International Family of Codes. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Applications are available from the Office of the City Secretary, Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard, North; or from Kenneth Shavers, Deputy Build-ing Official, [email protected]. Completed applications may be submit-ted in person to the Office of the City Secretary or by e-mail to [email protected].

For more information on the Code Advisory Committee, please contact Clark Peschel, Building Official, 281-275-2281 or e-mail [email protected] or Kenneth Shavers, Deputy Building Official, 281-275-2283 or e-mail [email protected].

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 for Satya Bellfort, being a partial replat of Long Meadow Farms Commercial Reserve Sec. 4 amending Plat No. 1, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Mary McKenzie with Hovis Surveying Company Inc. at 281-320-9591 for information prior to the hearing.


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 for Satya Meadows, being a partial replat of Long Meadow Farms Commercial Reserve Sec. 4 amending Plat No. 1, Precinct 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Mary McKenzie with Hovis Surveying Company Inc. at 281-320-9591 for information prior to the hearing.


CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 11th day of JULY, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 11-

DCV-195241 in favor of the plaintiff MISSION WEST CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

ASSOCIATION,INC., Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,739.54++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on AUGUST 5, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of OCTOBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -FELICIA P. ADUSEI had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, BLOCK

5, OF MISSION WEST, SECTION

3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING

TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED IN VOLUME 32, PAGE

11, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO

OR REPLATS THEREOF, 7627 LORO

LINDA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083.

TERMS: CASH

TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11

a.m.

Ruben Davis, ConstablePrecinct Two

Fort Bend County, TexasBY: Lieutenant G. Majors

Deputy Constable # 73

CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of JULY, 2014 by the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 13-DCV-205765 in favor of the plaintiff MISSION

WEST CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

ASSOCIATION,INC., Plaintiff , for the sum of $6,170.32++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on AUGUST 5, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of OCTOBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -JAMES FRANCIS HOULIHAN had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17,

BLOCK 09 OF MISSION WEST,

SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING





BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR

REPLATS THEREOF, 7410 COLIMA

DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083.

TERMS: CASH


a.m.




CONSTABLE SALE



ASSOCIATION,INC., Plaintiff , for the sum of $4523.30++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on AUGUST 5, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of OCTOBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -CARLOS HUMBERTO AMAYA AND

PETRA LOURDES AMAYA had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 10, BLOCK

01 OF MISSION WEST, SECTION








OR REPLATS THEREOF, 7602 AIMUA

COURT, HOUSTON, TX 77083.

TERMS: CASH


a.m.




CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of AUGUST, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 11-CCV-046698 in favor of the plaintiff MISSION BEND

SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

ASSOCIATION,INC., Plaintiff , for the sum of $7,657.57++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of OCTOBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -LARRY HUFF had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NINE,

BLOCK ONE, OF MISSION BEND

SOUTH, SECTION THREE, A

SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE


IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 8, OF THE PLAT


TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) 7438

SOLEDAD, HOUSTON, TX 77083.

TERMS: CASH


a.m.




CONSTABLE SALE



ASSOCIATION,INC., Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,694.58++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on AUGUST 5, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of OCTOBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -ANTONIO GONZALEZ had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 38, BLOCK








BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR

REPLATS THEREOF, 16718 SINALOA

DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083.

TERMS: CASH


a.m.




CONSTABLE SALE



ASSOCIATION,INC., Plaintiff , for the sum of $12,371.41++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on AUGUST 5, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of OCTOBER, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -MARGARITO ALCANTAR AND

CATALINA ALCANTAR had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 02, BLOCK









OR REPLATS THEREOF, 16606 LA

GLORIA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083.

TERMS: CASH


a.m.




NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DISSOLVED OXYGEN IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTH AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:

CIP PROJECT NAME: Dissolved Oxygen Improvements to North

and South Wastewater Treatment Plants

CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WW1405

LOCATION OF WORK: North Wastewater Treatment Plant – 16450

Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX

South Wastewater Treatment Plant – 4558

Scenic Rivers Drive, Sugar Land TX

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from CivCast for assistance in ordering documents, 281.376.4577, www.CivcastUSA.com; or con-tact AECOM Bid Center at 713.267.2731 for any assistance needed. Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 2,

2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014, Lakeview Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Bou-levard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Immediately following the meeting, site visits will be conducted at each of the wastewater treatment plants. No other site visits will be conducted unless indicated by addendum.Questions regarding this bid must be submitted online to www.CivCastUsa.com system by Thursday, September 25, 2014 on or before 5:00 p.m. The City of Sugar Land City Council will award the contract and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 for FFG Capital, being a replat of Restricted Reserve “A” of Firethorne Commercial Reserve “A” Replat of Firethorne Sec. 7 Partial Replat, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Mary McKenzie with Hovis Surveying Company, Inc. at 281-320-9591 for information prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk


Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 15-028 – PURCHASE OF VEHICLES

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

The Brightwater Garden Club will have its fi rst meet-ing of the 2014-2015 year at 6:30 p.m on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Lakes of Bright-water Clubhouse located at 2410 Brightwater Drive in Missouri City. Lifelong bird-ing expert Janice Scanlin will speak on ”Nature’s Jew-els…Bringing Humming-birds to Your Garden.” For more information, call club president Nancy Hudson at 281-403-9269 or member-ship chair Diane Giltner at 281-499-0695.

INDEPENDENT • SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 •


The FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #48 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2014 on October 9, 2014 @11:30 AM at 16555 Southwest Freeway, #200, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: Victoria L. Burns, Donna Giblin, Jane E. Rotramel, Janie Guzman, Megan RobertsonAGAINST the proposal: None

PRESENT and not voting: None

ABSENT: None

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. Last Year This Year

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $ .88000/$100 $ .98000/$100 (Adopted) (Proposed)

Diff erence in rates per $100 of value $ .10000/$100Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 11.36% Average appraised value $ 148,729 $ 159,881General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabledperson’s exemptions)Average taxable value $ 148,729 $ 159,881Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,308.81 $ 1,566.83Annual increase/decrease in taxes ifproposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $258.02and percentage of increase (+/-) 19.71%






Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE

NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of August, 2014 by the 268TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 11-DCV-192647

in favor of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen

Community Association, Plaintiff , for

the sum of $2,123.31 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3’d day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Melody McClinon had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1ST fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 3, BLOCK 3, OF HUNTERS GLEN,

SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT



RECORDED AT VOLUME 20, PAGE 8 IN

THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE:

$82,720.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


M. SCHEIBEL

Deputy Constable #1331


NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of July, 2014 by the 240TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-197619 in favor of

the Plaintiff - Chasewood Community

Improvement Association Plaintiff ,

for the sum of $4,539.60 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3’d day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Brenda J. Jones had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1ST fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 44, BLOCK 8, OF WILLOW

PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3,

A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE


AT VOLUME 21, PAGE 4 IN THE MAP

OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS.


$80,590.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


Lieutenant S.D. ‘sayers


NOTICE OF CONSTABLE’S SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY

VS. CHRISTOPHER HOFFMEISTER in

Cause# 12-DCV -200340 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 7TH day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 3008030030030901

LOT 3 IN BLOCK 3 OF GREATWOOD

FOREST, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION

IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS


THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO.

1308/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 29TH DAY OF AUGUST as the property of CHRISTOPHER HOFFMEISTER, AJAY BHATIA, GREENWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC, A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $14,783.95, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT# 11; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT#106; FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2014.

Rob Cook,

Constable Precinct # 3


M. SCHEIBEL



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT

BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY

DISTRICT#119, ET AL VS. JAMES LEON

PARISH in Cause#14-DCV-212451

and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 7TH day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT l: GEO: 9650010010480907

U)T FORTY-EIGHT (48), IN BLOCK ONE

(1), OF WOODBRIDGE OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, SECTION (1), A SUBDIVISION



THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO(S).

1887/A, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF


Levied on the 28TH DAY OF AUGUST as the property of JAMES LEON PARISH to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,710.37, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 119.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST 2014.

Rob Cook,



M. SCHEIBEL



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of AUGUST 2014 by the 240TH Judicial District Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause# 09-

DCV-171598 in favor of the Plaintiff

Hunters Glen, Section V, Homeowner’s

Association Plaintiff , for the sum of

$7,695.48 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3’d day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Martin Phillip Volter had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1ST fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 8, IN BLOCK 01, OF SECOND

REPLAT OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION

5-B1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE


IN SLIDE NO. 15801/A AND 1580/B OF

THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY

SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS

THEREOF.


$110,360.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


M. SCHEIBEL



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 31ST day of JULY, 2014 by the 311TH Judicial District Court of HARRIS County, Texas in cause# 2004-02532 in favor of the

Plaintiff Shama Sheik for the sum of

$970,000.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3’d day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Wasim Abed Sheikh had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1ST fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Cinco Ranch Southwest Section 38,

Block 1, Lot 38, more commonly

known as 24558 Folkstone Circle, Katy,

Fort Bend County, Texas 77494, cross

reference #2278-38-001- 0380-914.


$152,950.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


Lt. S.D. SAYERS



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 13th day of August, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-


- Briargate Community Improvement

Association, Plaintiff , for the sum of $3,998.33 ++++costs· as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3rd day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of PrecinctThree Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Michael T. Walker had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7th day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in thecity of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 63, BLOCK 9, OF BRIARGATE,

SECTION TWELVE, A SUBDIVISION

OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,


THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME

6, PAGE 15 IN THE MAP OR PLAT


TEXAS, AND MORE COMMONLY

KNOWN AS 15719 HOMEBRIAR CT.,

MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489


$64,640.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook,



LT. S.D. SAYERS



The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 11 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2014 on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. at the Professional Project Management Services located at 19875 Southwest Freeway, Second Floor, Suite 270, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: J. Ring, J. Jameson, and S. Rimes

AGAINST the proposal: (None)

PRESENT and not voting: (None)

ABSENT: (None)

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.

Last Year This Year

Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.250/$100 $ 0.240/$100 (Adopted) (Proposed)

Diff erence in rates per $100 of value - $0 .010/$100Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) -4.0000% Average appraised value $281,813 $302,531General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabledperson’s exemptions)Average taxable value $281,813 $302,531Tax on average residence homestead $704.53 $726.07Annual increase/decrease in taxes ifproposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $21.54and percentage of increase (+/-) 3.0573%






Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to

Esther Buentello Flores at the tax offi ce at (281) 499-1223.

For general Greatwood information visit www.greatwooddristricts.com

SecureCheck LLC, a full-service security company, has moved its operations to expanded facilities that accommodate the installation of a dedicated monitoring center utilizing up-dated technology and system redundancy.

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SecureCheck focuses on video surveillance and analytical detection methods to prevent intrusion, theft or other losses for auto dealerships, high value and sensitive assets. The company provides design, installation, maintenance and monitoring of surveillance and stand-alone security systems, business and multifamily security systems. It specializes in securing auto dealerships, sensitive and high-value assets whether commer-cial, retail, residential, offi ce, municipal or community related facilities.

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AUTOMOBILE: Mitsubishi Outlander


NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of August, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #13-DCV-

209728 in favor of the Plaintiff - Mission Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,941.64 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 22nd day of August, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Patrick I. Agbebaku had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7th day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 181 fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:LOT 15, IN BLOCK 4, OF MISSION

GLEN, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION



THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE

NO(S) 565/B & 566/A OF THE PLAT


TEXAS; MORE COMMONLY KNOWN

AS 8326 WOODLAND WILLOWS,

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083


$134,780.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


M. Scheibel


NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 28th day of August, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND

COUNTY VS. JOE ALDACO, ET AL in Cause# 13 -DCV-211023 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1 GEO: 2503010010360907

LOT 36 IN BLOCK 1 OF CHASEWOOD

MEADOWS, A SUBDIVISION lN FORT



RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2463/A OF

THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 29th day of August, 2014 as the property of JOE ALDACO AKA MANUEL ALDACO SR. FINNA FAIL, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FIDELTY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $16,392.10, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF HOUSTON AND FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 29TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


M. Scheibel


NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 27th day of August, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY,

ET AL vs. RAFAEL ANZALDUA, JR.

AKA R. COWBOY ANZALDUA, JR. in

Cause # 08-DCV-161604 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: Rl 0870

A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND

CONTAINING 0.8332 ACRES, MORE

OR LESS, OUT OF OUTLOT 31 OF

FRUITLAND ORCHARD SUBDIVISION,

A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND



RECORDED IN VOLUME X, PAGE

307, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING

LOCATED IN THE GAIL BORDEN

LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 12 IN FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING

MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED

FROM LILLIE A. FREUDENSPRUNG

K/N/A LILLIE A. JUREK TO RAFAEL

ANZALDUA, JR. DATED MAY 10, 2005

AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE

NO. 2005054530 IN THE OFFICIAL

PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY,TEXAS.

Levied on the 3RD day of SEPTEMBER, 2014 as the property of RAFAEL ANZALDUA, JR., AKA R. COWBOY ANZALDUA, JR. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,804.51, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, CITY OF ORCHARD, FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #03, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT, AND FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


S.D.SAYERS



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of August, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 11-DCV-192356 in favor

of the Plaintiff - Hunters Glen,

Section IV Association Plaintiff , for

the sum of $2,633.81 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3rd day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Carla R. Campbell had of: in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County,Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 26, BLOCK 9, OF HUNTERS

GLEN, SECTION IV, A SUBDIVISION



THERE OF RECORDED AT VOLUME

22, PAGE 26 IN THE MAP OR PLAT


TEXAS.


$91,220.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about ‘10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


LIEUTENANT S.D.SAYERS



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 6TH day of August, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 10-


- Quail Valley East Community

Association, Inc., Plaintiff , for the

sum of $2,755.58 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3rd day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Robert Darin Engle had of in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County,Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 10, BLOCK 13, OF QUAIL VALLEY

EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2,




RECORDED AT VOLUME 9, PAGE 11

IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF



$108,140.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


M. SCHEIBEL



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 6TH day of August, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-197826 in favor of

the Plaintiff - Briargate Community

Improvement Association, Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,637.24 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3rd day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - - Joyce E. Cook and

Major G. Cook had of: in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County,Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:


SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT



RECORDED AT VOLUME 21, PAGE 6

IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF



$75,620.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


M. SCHEIBEL



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 7th day of August, 2014 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 10-DCV-

181831 in favor of the Plaintiff - Quail

Valley East Community Association,

Inc. Plaintiff , for the sum of $3,730.49

++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3rd day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Roger Guerra and Cynthia Guerra had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7th day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 29, BLOCK 25, OF QUAIL VALLEY

EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5,




RECORDED AT VOLUME 15, PAGE

3, IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS


AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS

2038 QUAIL VALLEY EAST DRIVE,

MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.


$73,390.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 1 0:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


Lieutenant S.D. Sayers



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND COUNTY

MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 171

VS . ROBERT W. GOUGH AS HEIR TO

WILLIAM GOUGH, ET AL in Cause# 11

-DCV-193903 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 7TH day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 4876010010150

LOT FIFTEEN (15), IN BLOCK ONE (1),

OF LEGACY AT CROSS CREEK RANCH,

SECTION ONE (l), A SUBDIVISION



THEREOF RECORDED lN PLAT

NUMBER 2007023 8 OF THE PLAT


TEXAS.

Levied on the 28TH DAY as the property of CROSS CREEK RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. BROOKE E FATIGANTE AKA BROOKE FATIGANTE LEWIS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $74,48.93, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and postjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT# 171, KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL; FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND .AND CITY OF FULSHEAR.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 29TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Rob Cook,



M. SCHEIBEL



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT

BEND COUNTY VS. HARRY FAILING,

ET ALin Cause# 12-DCV-202658 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 7TH day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT l : GEO: 6700020160420907

LOT 42 IN BLOCK OF SETTLERS

PARK, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION

IN PORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS


THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME

22, PAGE 42 OF THE PLAT RECORDS

OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 29TH DAY OF AUGUST 2014 as the property of HARRY FAILING, DECEASED, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1, A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, IN REM ONLY, SETTLERS PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, A TEXAS NON-PROFITCORPORATION, IN REM ONLY, BRADLEY ALAN JACOBSON, lN REM ONLY, THE UNITED STATES OF .AMERICA, IN REM ONLY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,685.46, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and postjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY (PLAINTIFF).GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Rob Cook,



M. SCHEIBEL



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND

COUNTY VS. ALMA HAMMERMILLER

in Cause# 13-DCV-206737 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 7TH day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: CEO: R58144

A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND OUT

OF LOTS 11 AND 12 OF ORCHARD

FARMS, A SUBDIVISION Of OUT

OF THE PETER MCGREAL SURVEY

IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS


THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2,

PAGE 517 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING

MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A

DEED FROM WILLIE ROPER ET AL

TO ALMA HAMMERMILLER DATED

SEPTEMBER 2, 1943 AND RECORDED

IN VOLUME 213, PAGE 420 Of

THE DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS

COUNTY, TEXAS; AND BEING THAT

SAME PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON

PLAINTIFF’S TAX ROLLS AS ACCOUNT

NO. 0338-20-001-3801-903.

Levied on the 18TH DAY OF AUGUST as the property of ALMA HAMMERMILLER to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,663.34, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of BRAZOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Rob Cook,



LT. S.D. SAYERS



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS.

THOMAS KELLEY ERWIN DBA C&T

ROYALTY in Cause #11-DCV-192846 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 7TH day of October, 2014, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: MR451000002630R

A. 1.250% OVERRIDING ROYALTY

INTEREST IN LEASE R4510

ROBINSON, ZK PETROLEUM

COMPANY, LLC- WELL OPERATOR,

OUT OF THE GAIL BORDEN SURVEY,

ABSTRACT 313, LOCATED IN FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT

NUMBER MR451000002630R)

Levied on the 28TH DAY OF AUGUST as the property of THOMAS KELLEY ERWIN DBA C&T ROYALTY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $9,739.81, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and postjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Rob Cook,



M. SCHEIBEL



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of August, 2014 by the 400TH Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-199006 in favor of

the Plaintiff - Briargate Community

Improvement Association Plaintiff ,

for the sum of $3,111.09 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 3’d day of September, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Shedrack G. Ikwueme had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 7TH day of October, 2014 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1 ‘’ fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:


SECTION EIGHT, A SUBDIVISION

OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE

PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT

VOLUME 6, PAGE 15 IN THE MAP OR

PLAT RECORDS OF FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.


$54,040.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


Lieutenant S.D. ‘sayers


By BARBARA FULENWIDER The new Mitsubishi Out-

lander was introduced last year and received the Insur-ance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick+” rating.

This year the 2015 Out-lander got even more thoughtful design and feature improvements.

The compact crossover comes in three models: ES, SE, GT. The top of the line GT seats seven and for 2015 got an upper front grille de-sign, front/rear silver lower bumper trim, wheel arch trim, chrome-accented fog light bezel, standard FUSE Hands-Free Link System with USB port and Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

Also, standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, improved sound insulation and suspension tuning, new contrast stitch-ing on fabric seating surfaces, leatherette/fabric combination seating surfaces, new black roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheel

design, LED taillights and sil-ver roof rails.

Moreover, with a starting MSRP price of $23,195 on the entry level ES, the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander compact crossover features standard seven-passenger seating and is one of the most fuel-effi -cient CUVs available in North America.

It has an estimated EPA-

rated 31 mpg highway. The test drive Outlander all-wheel drive GT starts at $28,195 with all standard equipment and gets 20 mpg in town and 28 on the highway.

Along with a list of standard safety features, the Mitsubishi Outlander has available adap-tive cruise control, forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning.

Power is provided by either a 166 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder/CVT transmission (ES & SE models) or by a 224 3.0-liter V-6/6-speed automatic trans-mission in the GT model.

The 4-cylinder motor makes 162 lbs.-ft. torque and the larger V6 makes 215. The 2015 Outlander is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel control on the SE and GT models.

Standard equipment on the GT model includes heated side view mirrors, 60/40 fold down on second row seats and 50/50 fold fl at third row seats, rear cargo area light, 18-inch al-

loy wheels, heated front seats, eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, four-way adjustable pas-senger seat, rearview cam-era system, steering wheel mounted audio controls, driv-er’s knee airbag, cruise con-trol and power door locks and windows.

Additional equipment the GT gets over the SE are steering wheel paddle shift-ers; LED taillights; super all-wheel control with active front differential; super-wide beam high-intensity discharge headlights; SIRIUSXM satel-lite radio w/ three-month sub-scription; rain-sensing wind-shield wiper system; exterior chrome beltline accent, and wood grain appearance trim.

The Mitsubishi Outlander GT provided a pleasant ride and drive, roominess and plenty of creature comforts. This crossover’s numer-ous bells and whistles add to making it a good buy for the bucks.

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JULY 23, 2014 in cause numbered 11DCV192748

styled Brightwater Homeowners

Assoc vs. TONI L SCOTT, in which a judgment was rendered on JAN, 07, 2013 in favor of Brightwater Homeowners Assoc for the sum of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Twelve Cents ($10396.63); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on AUG 11, 2014 and will on OCT 7, 2014, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest Toni L. Scott to and in the following described Real Property:

Lot 17, in Block One (1) of Lakeside

Manor Section 1, at Bridgewater, a

subdivision in Fort Bend County,

Texas, according to the plat thereof

recorded in slide nos. 1267/A,

1267/B,1268/A, 1268/B of the plat

records of Fort Bend County, Texas.

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Brightwater Homeowners Assoc, Plaintiff , and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY



TX 77469

DATE: Oct 7, 2014


BY: SGT M. KUTACH

Trever Nehls,

Constable,

Precinct Four


SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 • INDEPENDENT •

The Rotary Club of Rosenberg is holding its annual gun raffl e to raise funds for the club’s Diction-ary Project.

Each year, the club distrib-utes personal dictionaries to ev-ery third grade student attending Lamar CISD and Needville ISD schools.

The program has been well received the past seven years as students enjoy receiving a book they can call their own. In those seven years, the club has present-ed 15,307 dictionaries to LCISD and NISD students.

Funds from the gun raffl e go toward paying for the books. In 2010, the club had extra books and club member Ginger John-

son distributed the remaining dic-tionaries during a mission trip to Africa. Eight years ago, Johnson initiated the Dictionary Project here when she was club president.

Raffl e tickets are $20 each and there are 14 prizes. The odds of winning are 30 to 1. Should the club sell more tickets, additional prizes will be added to maintain the odds.

Guns are being provided by Carroll’s Gun Shop in Wharton. Any prize won can be exchanged for other merchandise sold at Car-roll’s Gun Shop.

Guns on the list include: Stoeger Condor 12 ga O/U; Weatherby Vanguard S2 25-06; Taurus PT 111 9 mm Handgun;

Remington 870 12 ga Pump; Remington 870 20 ga Pump; Ros-si Trifecta 20 ga/243/22; Savage Axis 270 w/3x9 Scope; Steoger Condor 20 ga O/U; Ruger 10/22 22 LR (Tapco AR 15 Look); Taurs PT740 Slim Handgun; Ru-ger 10/22 Takedown Stainless; Remington 77 .308 Combo with Scope; Ruger American Blue 30-06; and a Keystone Cricket Youth 22 LR BLK.

The drawing will be held Oct. 15 at the Rosenberg Rotary Club meeting, noon at the Fort Bend Country Club. To purchase tick-ets, call Tom Stavinoha at 979-793-4313 or Phil Hamman at 281-342-5342.

Gun raffl e for Dictionary Project

Members of the Rotary Club of Rosenberg are selling tickets for the club’s Sixth Annual Gun Raffl e. Proceeds from the raffl e are used to fund the club’s Dictionary Project. Some of the club members preparing for the event include, from left, Phil Hamman, Darren McCarthy, Gary Finch, Tom Stavinoha, Ginger Johnson, President Bradley Stavinoha, Hurley Johnson, Vincent Mannino and Hugh Conway. Tickets are $20 each. For tickets, contact Tom Stavino-ha at 979-793-4313 or Phil Hamman at 281-342-5342.

FILM REVIEW: When the game stands tall

That game is high school football - Friday Nights. In the early 2000’s, the De La Salle Spartans from Con-cord, CA, won 151 straight varsity games. It was and is still called The Streak. This record for victories in a row is considered to be one of the most impressive streaks in all of sports. The real Coach Bob Ladouceur, played by Jim “Person of Interest” Caviezel has reached legendary status for his successful coaching.

This movie “inspired by a true story” is all about the ins and outs of the players, coach-es, parents, and community that treasured their hometown football team. A heavy bur-den for 15-18 year old young men. A brotherhood. What happens in game 152? That drama covers about the fi rst half of the movie. The last half is focused on the 2005 season and the character de-velopment of the players and coaches.

Michael “The Shield” Chik-lis played Assistant Coach

Terry Eidson. I’m a fan of Chiklis; the baldheaded Chik-lis, not the buffoon-haired Chiklis with an equally clown-like goatee. His costume and hair/makeup were disturbing to me and; therefore, I had a tough time accepting the typi-cally hard-nosed Chiklis as a fi red-up high school football coach. Shame on you Direc-tor Thomas Carter.

And here is some more cul-pability for Carter: the poor editing, the blocked punt of your attempt at emotional connection, clueless actors, and a shallow story that did not support the texture of a passionate sport like high school football. I know, Mr. Carter, that you chose to take on this project because you were convinced to your very core that you could make this a memorable fi lm and capture the essence of a truly mean-ingful American feel-good story, but you fumbled the ball. No instant re-play; it’s not worth the money.

Caviezel played Coach La-

douceur with an understated sentiment and almost a blank stare which certainly did not engender the aura of a highly successful coach and father fi gure. And he was overshad-owed by Chiklis inappropri-ately. Mr. Carter, you should have recognized that imbal-ance and let Caviezel perform as the star quarterback. Mrs. Ladouceur was played by Laura Dern; her costume was so unimpressive and distaste-ful that it was befuddling.

Who should see this mov-ie? The junior high football team that has a long losing streak and nothing more to lose by spending two hours in a theatre.

We are defi nitely in a movie slump currently. I felt com-pelled to see this movie out of desperation. Stay positive; the great movies of 2014 are just around the corner.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 74. Larry H. www.larryhmoviereviews.com

Matthew Morales, Lakeview Elementary, left, Heather Chang, Dulles High School Honor Student, and Luke Her-ald, future FBISD student, participants in the Children’s School Garden Competition.

Butterfl ies, Bees and Plants

At the 16th Annual Sugar Land Garden Club Plant Sale and Fall Festival on Sept. 27 you will fi nd a butterfl y garden, bee hives and an amazing selection of plants to create your own envi-able ecosystem. Visit the Butter-fl y garden and get expert advice from Don Johnson, a member of the Fort Bend Master Gar-deners’ Entomology Group and of the Texas Master Naturalists, Coastal Prairie Chapter. Begin-ning at 11 a.m, make your way to a real bee hive display. Master Naturalist and Beekeeper, Nancy Hentschel will share her special interest in sustainable living and the importance of bees. The Fort Bend Master Gardeners, Ginny Grant, will also provide garden-ing sessions. The plant sale will offer sought-after, unique and hard to fi nd plants that are beauti-fully suited to our area gardens, butterfl ies and bees. At 10 a.m., the festival will also kick-off The Great Grow, a Children’s School Garden Competition, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital Sugar Land. The event will be held in the historical Imperial Sugar Land area. 702 Burney Rd @ St. Theresa Blvd., KC Hall and Grounds. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. More details, vendor and sponsor opportunities at www.SugarLandGardenClub.org

The Friends of the Arts committee brings back by popular demand “The Jig Is Up” to open its 2014-2015 concert series.

The ensemble combines fi ddle, fl ute, accordion, guitar and vocals for a vibrant rendi-tion of the lively, traditional dance music and songs of Ire-land.

Matthew Robinson, director of music ministries at FUMC MC says “Friends of the Arts” works diligently to bring art-ists to the community whose talents and spiritual gifts re-fl ect the power and majesty of God. Bring family and friends to enjoy a toe-tapping after-noon on Sunday, September 28.

The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. in the church Chapel of the Resurrection.

The concert is free to the public due to the generosity of

First United Methodist Church opens concert series with “The Jig Is Up”

its patrons. First United Methodist

Church is located at 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, Texas at the cross street of Murphy Road.

Handicapped parking is available.

For more information, please call 281-499-3502 or email [email protected].

THE BAND: Robert Shaddox, left, Larry Mallet, Diehal Mo-ran, Matt Lewis, and Judd Heartsill.


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At what age should boys be introduced to a music educa-tion program?

Boys truly thrive in music starting around the ages of six and seven. And the good news is, these young boys can take Music Magic, a mu-sic enrichment program of-fered by the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas. They are a non-profi t performing arts organization known for their proactive, positive music pro-grams.

Music Magic brings music alive through the use of move-ment, musical games, singing and other child-centered ac-tivities. Boys learn about pitch matching and rhythm aware-ness in addition to develop-ing large muscle coordination, increased focus and better musicianship. No auditions are necessary – just a love of music and singing!

For this 18th season of the Music Magic program, the class will meet on Tues-

day evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., beginning Sep-tember 23rd and ending De-cember 2nd at the First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City.

The cost for this course is $80 and boys will receive a free Music Magic t-shirt once classes start. Classes are lim-ited in size so please call the choir offi ce at (281) 240-3800 to pre-register or visit their website at www.fbbctx.org.

Six to Seven – Perfect age to start music

Music Magic performing at the 2011 Christmas Musicale at Sugar Land Baptist Church. Boys pictured include (in no particular order): Samuel Ang, William Banzinger, Hayden Bellotti, Christopher Con-nolly, Michael Frenkel, Andrew Kulkarni, Alexander Liu, Luke Malveaux, Nicholas Mathew, Devonte Milton, Vineeth Nadella, Nicholas Pappas, Segen Rodriguez, Ivan Tong and Eddy Yang. Several of these boys are now currently singing with our Training, Town and Tour Choirs!

Carol Scott, a Fort Bend ISD volunteer, has been se-lected as a 2014 Hero for Children. She is among 15 Texas individuals to receive the award in recognition of their commitment to volun-teering their time, talents and skills to help improve the public schools in their com-munities.

She was nominated by Ei-leen Graves, a fi fth-grade teacher at Colony Meadows.

“Carol Scott is an outstand-ing example of volunteerism in action throughout the Col-ony Meadows Community,” said Eugene Dupont, princi-pal at Colony Meadows El-

A Hero for Children named in Fort Bend ISD

ementary School. “Even though her children

have moved on to middle and

Carol Scott

high school, she continues to work on all three campuses with excitement and fervor. She is warm and knowledge-able and an inspiration to ev-eryone she meets.”

Scott will join the other honorees in being recognized at the September 19 meeting of the State Board of Educa-tion in Austin, where they will receive a certifi cate of honor, a resolution and pho-tographs commemorating the ceremony.

Honorees will also have their names engraved on a plaque that is permanently displayed at the Texas Edu-cation Agency.

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RE/MAX Fine Proper-ties of Sugar Land, the larg-est single offi ce RE/MAX in Texas and the number one brokerage in Fort Bend County, is proud to announce that Todd and Linda Riddle of Team Riddle continue to shine by achieving one of the highest producing national real estate rankings in RE/MAX– the Diamond Club. This elite status is achieved by generating at least one million dollars in commis-sions within one year.

Only 26 Realtors out of 5,000 within the state of Texas were included in the Diamond Club over the past year.

“We are honored to have Team Riddle among our fi rm. They are a true inspi-ration by continuously win-ning production awards and supporting our local commu-nity,” said Minesh Patel, Co-

of Sugar Land.“Ranking in

the Diamond Club has been a long-term goal of ours and we are thrilled to achieve this award which is only made possible by the hard work and effort of our team,” said Linda Riddle, acting team leader for Team Riddle.

“We look forward to another stel-lar year as we continue to grow our team and expand our business.

Our hands-on, personable ap-proach is key to our success,” said Todd Riddle, Broker and Co-Founder of Team Riddle.

RE/MAX Fine Properties of Sugar Land predicts a bright future for Team Riddle as well as others within the brokerage which has already experienced an explosive year with more than $400 million in sales within the fi rst six months of the year among its 130 Real-tors. Team Riddle continues to be a leader in sales with close to $30 million in closings this year.

“We are extremely proud of our offi ce and our Real-tors who continue to lead the industry joining buyers and sellers together,” said Nimesh Patel, Co-Owner of RE/MAX Fine Properties. “Great things happen when driven individu-als come together and treat real estate as a profession. And that in a nutshell, is RE/MAX Fine Properties.” Visit www.remaxfi ne.com to learn more about RE/MAX Fine Proper-ties and www.teamriddle.com for Team Riddle.

Owner and Managing Partner of RE/MAX Fine Properties

Linda Riddle of Team Riddle with RE/MAX Corporate Founder, Dave Liniger.

Re/Max Fine Properties of Sugar Land sparkles with Diamond Club achiever Team Riddle

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