INSIDE | Reynolds gives updates from Legislature, p11
Opinion
Government can’t control your quality of life, p. 3
Sports
Skeeters off to wild start on the season,
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Events
Mark your calendar, see happenings,
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WEDNESDAY • APRIL 26, 2017
Fort Bend / Southwest • Volume 39 • No. 36
Robot 5908 delivers a gear to pilot Lauren Schomburg. See story page 2A
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Ringing in a new season Skeeters receive championship rings
Family Fun Day showcases options for summer activities By Joe Southern jsouthern @ fortbendstar.com
Pictured is close-up of one of the championship rings.
Pictured are members of the 2016 team and mascot Swatson, posing with their new bling. By Joe Southern
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship rings durjsouthern @ fortbendstar.com ing a pre-game ceremony Thursday during the home opener at ConstelThe Sugar Land Skeeters pre- lation Field. Team owners Bob and sented the 2016 team with their Marcie Zlotnik and their son, Kevin,
presented the rings to the coaches, players and staff as they were introduced before the sellout crowd. In addition to the rings for the Skeeters, the first 2,000 fans through the gate received a replica
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ring that many, including General Manager Jay Miller, described as one of the finest promotional giveaways they’ve ever seen. Assured Flow Solutions sponsored the replica rings.
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Community celebrates Earth Day with festival By Theresa D. McClellan For the Fort Bend Star “Gimme some more dirt daddy.” After a day of exploring the Earth Day Extravaganza at Harvest Green where visitors petted goats, shopped at the farmers market and received wild flower sacks to plant on their property and watch bloom, the best way for 4-year Janssen Fattig to celebrate Earth Day was to be immersed in earth. So the youngster and his 3-year-old brother Preston dove into the sand pile at the
end of a road in their neighborhood where tractors were removing ground for more construction. “He’s having a blast. I love it here,” said David Fattig as he obliged his son’s request to be buried in the sand. Fattig lives at Harvest Green, the 1,300-acre farmcentric development located in Richmond. On Saturday, Earth Day, community organizers celebrated Mother Nature by opening their doors to about 4,000 visitors to show that “every day is Earth Day” for (Photo by Theresa D. McClellan) residents of the planned com- David Fattig plays with his sons in the sand while nearby munity. construction is halted for the Earth Day holiday.
In addition to the farmers market and farm tours, it was a chance to show off to residents their newest amenity, a clubhouse called The Farmhouse. The facility features a resort-style pool and patio, fitness center, playground and patio and an amphitheater overlooking the lake. The community has 30 acres of lakes and waterways and 280 acres of greenbelts and open spaces, a walkable trail system and a central roundabout.
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Attention parents: there is only about one month left of school. Do you know what your children will be doing this summer? Whether you have plans in place or are simply exploring some options, be sure to come to Constellation Field on May 6 when the Fort Bend Star and the Sugar Land Skeeters team up to bring you the inaugural Family Fun Day. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature several fun activities for children along with vendors with information about a variety of topics, including summer camps, schools, hospitals, churches, vacation Bible schools, music schools, retailers, doctors, dentists and so much more. This is a day that will showcase the best of summer events and activities in the greater Fort Bend County area. It will be like a one-stop-shopping event for parents to learn about things they can do for and with their children over the summer. Kids can participate in many activities throughout the day. Activities include having a photo taken with Swatson, the Skeeters mascot, visiting with and getting autographs from Skeeters players, playing on the Skeeters playground and bounce houses, walking around the Skeeters outfield and enjoying food purchased from the Skeeters food kiosks. In addition, participants will receive a coupon for a discount ticket to a Skeeters baseball game. They can even redeem it for the game that night against the New Britain Bees.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Exceptional Stafford MSD teachers share a common bond By Stafford MSD Communications Ellen Bishop and Carin Williamson are two of the best teachers in Stafford Municipal School District, but their story started long before they began working in the district. Williamson was a teacher and a cheerleading coach at a private school in Harris County, and Bishop was a member of her cheerleading squad. Little did they know, their friendship would blossom many years later.
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Ellen Bishop, left, and Carin Williamson were student and teacher long before both became teachers of the year for their respective Stafford MSD schools.
Fort Bend ISD names Clayton, Hearne as teachers of the year Fort Bend ISD announced the names of the 2017 district elementary and secondary teachers of the year at its annual Teacher of the Year Awards dinner and program, held April 20 at Safari Texas Ranch. Stephanie Clayton of Sugar Mill Elementary is the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Jessika Hearne of McAuliffe Middle School is the Secondary Teacher of the Year. A kindergarten teacher (Submitted photo) at Sugar Mill Elementary Pictured from the left are Dr. Charles Dupre, superintendent
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Stafford falls in FIRST Robotics World Championship By Bill McCaughey For The Fort Bend Star The clock finally struck midnight for the Stafford Spartans robotics team as they were eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the FIRST Championship held last weekend in downtown Houston. The Spartans, in only their second year of competition, surprised everyone but themselves as their alliance won the Alamo Regional to qualify for the FIRST Championships. Competing in the Turing Division, one of six qualification divisions, the Spartans won six of their 10 matches. Based on that record, the Spartans were ranked 26th of the 67 teams in the Turing Division.
Under the FIRST rules, the top eight ranked teams then invite three other teams to join their alliance. If the invitations followed form, the top eight teams would have selected the next 24 ranked teams. However, form didn’t hold, and the Spartans were left to watch the finals from the grandstands. “We just missed out on being selected for the division championship round. We were among the top 32 ranked teams, which was our goal, but it just didn’t work out,” Stafford assistant coach Byron Thompson said. “This takes nothing away from the tremendous season we had. Now that we have experienced a world championship, we want to be back here every year.” The Spartans will spend
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the summer competing in exhibition matches and in the UIL state tournament in June. “We gained a lot of experience at the World Championships,” Stafford head coach Frank Hoang said. “The level of play is much higher than at the regional level. We learned we had to drive our robot much more aggressively and play tighter defense. There is a lot more strategy involved when you play with and against the best in the world.” The winner of the FIRST Robotics Championship was an alliance of teams from Atascadero, Calif., Seattle, Wash., and Tucson, Ariz. The second-place finisher was an alliance of Team 118 (Robonauts) from Clear Creek ISD in League City and teams from Davis, Calif., and Columbus, Ga. There were 400 teams and 10,000 high school students competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition. International teams came from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Dominican Republican, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. FIRST offers a second robotics program, the FIRST Tech Challenge for students in grades 7 to 12. In that, 1,500 students on 128 teams from nine countries competed in the program. The FIRST Championship will return to Houston next April.
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Robot 5908 delivers a gear to pilot Lauren Schomburg.
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Sugar Land grade schoolers compete in FIRST Robotics World Championship By Bill McCaughey For The Fort Bend Star Five teams from Sugar Land competed in the FIRST Lego League Jr. competition last weekend at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The FIRST Lego League Jr. program, one of four FIRST programs, had 60 teams with 360 children aged 6-10. The teams came from places around the world including China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Mexico, Panama and the United States. Their challenge this year was to research an animal that interacts with honeybees and present their findings to a panel of judges. Sugar Land’s ROFL 9000 team decided to research how spiders interact with honeybees. The four members, Cayden Chan, Ethan Bui, Braxton Bahena and Rohan Gupta, all 8 years old, concluded that the spider and honeybee interaction was a bit one-sided, as spiders are ambush predators that kill and eat honeybees. Next week, the ROFL 9000 team will begin to learn software programming using the Python software system. Another Sugar Land team, the Badbusters, composed of Pratham Uchila, Davis Dawson and Amaan Faisal researched pollination colony
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ROFL 9000 team members are (left to right) Rohan Gupta, Braxton Bahena, Ethan Bui and Cayden Chan.
The Badbusters team members are (left to right) Pratham Uchila, David Dawson and Amman Faisal. collapse disorder. “Pollination colony collapse is when a majority of the worker bees disappear and leave behind the queen bee,” Dawson.
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the OPINION Government can’t control your quality of life Last week I had the privilege to serve on a panel during the candidates’ forum for Stafford City Council. Three of the four candidates were there (the fourth couldn’t attend due to a health issue). Although I have covered numerous candidate forums in my career, it was the first time I’ve been invited to be one of the questioners on a panel. It was a great experience and in the two hours I was there I learned a lot about the community and the people. One of the issues that came up had to do with improving the quality of life. I asked the candidates what they thought made a good quality of life and how they would improve it for Stafford residents. The candidates gave some pretty stock answers about having good recreation, arts and entertainment venues, a safe and secure community in which to live, good roads, etc. They all gave good and reasonably similar answers. It got me thinking, however, about what constitutes a good quality of life. Why stop at good? What would it take to make a good life a great one? The quality of one’s life begins with the individual. We are all responsible for our own happiness and no one should rely on the government to provide it. Now, that being said, there are aspects of quality living that government does control. Government provides for schools, roads, community planning, police and fire protection and other communal services. Those things are all important to the quality of life within a particular community. It is the management of such things that make cities great and other cities, well, not so great.
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When it comes to cities in our area, Sugar Land puts the quality in the quality of life. From things like Town Square and Constellation Field to the new theater and parks, the city has planned and built first class amenities and facilities. It has been purposeful in turning Sugar Land into a destination city rather than a bedroom community for Houston. Stafford, from what I understand, is content to being a bedroom community and that is fine if that’s what its citizens want. There is nothing wrong with that. Cities, like people, can be whatever they want to be. If everyone and every place were the same, we’d live very boring lives. Things that appeal to some people are distasteful to others. Personally, I’m a country boy. My wife and I each grew up on small hobby farms and we enjoy open spaces and working with farm animals. City life is too constrained and noisy for us. My younger sons, however, have only known city life and they’re comfortable being close to friends and the various attractions cities have such as shopping, dining and entertainment. The thought of having to weed a garden, feed animals and muck stalls does not appeal to them in the least bit. I had the privilege of eating food my family raised and grew ourselves.
Other than some eggs, fish and a few vegetables, my kids haven’t tasted anything fresher than stuff from a grocery store. To me, fresh food versus store-bought food is a quality of life issue. So is a quiet, rural setting versus a busy, urban environment. I think that’s probably why I don’t like the quality of life in the city where we live. We live on a busy street and I don’t find that comforting. In fact, I find it disturbing, but that’s probably just me. Like I said earlier, the quality of one’s life is up to the individual. I may not like where I live, but I have control over that, so we’re moving this summer (and before you real estate types think about contacting me, just don’t – please!). I have a great wife and kids, a good marriage, a job that I love, hobbies I enjoy and a fantastic church that we belong to. Those are quality of life matters that keep me going every day. These are things that government cannot give nor take away. More important to the quality of life is your attitude. You cannot control what happens to you in life but you can control how you respond to it. If you don’t like your job you can change jobs or change your attitude about your job. If you are unhappy with your spouse, don’t change spouses, find out what makes your mate happy and pursue that relentlessly. Investing in your spouse, your children and most anyone you have a relationship with not only helps you feel better but it brings a substantial return on investment. People will treat you the way you treat them. Think about it for a minute. What types of people do
you like being around? Do you like being with people who are happy and say and do nice things or people who are glum and are always in need of something? Now ask yourself which of those types of people you are. Are you the kind of person who brightens a room by walking into or out of it? Are people happy to see you coming or going? Are you quick to get angry? Do you hold grudges? Do you complain and gossip? Do you enjoy being around people like that? Perhaps you’re quick to forgive and let things roll off your back. Maybe you have
the ability to look at life from the perspective of others and can appreciate that they may be going through a difficulty you know nothing about. A smile and a kind word say more about you and your quality of life than the things you own or the nice house you live in. One of the great things about living in a free country is the ability to control our quality of life. If government becomes an impediment to your happiness, you’ve got the ability to change your leadership or relocate. On May 6 municipal and school district voters in our area have the
chance to select leaders who will impact the quality of life in your city. Take advantage of this to get to know the candidates and the issues and make the best choice you can. I didn’t have to sit on a panel to learn these things but it did show me how well the candidates in Stafford grasp some of these concepts. Now it’s up to the voters. They can either take action, watch what happens or wonder what happened. Personally, I like being in the driver’s seat on Election Day. My vote counts. Does yours? It doesn’t if you don’t use it; so get out and vote.
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LARRY LYNN SHULER May 21, 1942
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Born 05-21-42 in Bexar County and died 4-19-17 in Conroe, Texas. Survived by Sherry Hirsch and husband Billy from Huntsville; daughter Shelly Shuler from Houston; grandchildren Marcus Forrest, Chelsey Hirsch, Madison and Morgan Meador, along with numerous family and friends that he loved. He was a Lifetime Member (over 52 years) of the Pipefitters Association Local 211 where he learned the trade he loved, where he provided for his family, and where he made numerous friends over the years. He was a Lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, spending weekends and summers at the pool with family and their friends, and later he spent time playing cards or watching the game with friends. He loved telling stories over a good meal with family reflecting on days when life was simpler.
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Visitation will be held at 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 21st at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home at 12555 S. Kirkwood, Stafford, TX 77477. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22nd at the same location. Graveside Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22nd at Brooke Cemetery at 672 FM 980, Huntsville, TX 77342. Please visit www.earthmansouthwest.com to sign the online guest book and share words of comfort with the family.
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Multiple vendors and food trucks were on the scene and visitors adopted six dogs and took 80 applications. They also played with baby goats and chicks since they will eventually have a chicken coop on the grounds, said Sylvia Morgese, lifestyle director. In addition to Earth Day, it was also a time for visitors to check out the multiple model homes from new builders. Harvest Green is a combination of new homes, model homes, farmland and property under construction. Harvest Green, owned by Johnson Development, is the company’s first planned development community centered around a community farm.
“She was a tough coach,” Bishop said. “She had high expectations of us. She was determined to have the team learn the routine.” Williamson recalls a quality student/cheerleader who always had a smile on her face and enjoyed learning. “She has a gentle spirit,” Williamson said. After Bishop graduated high school, the student and coach went their separate ways. Jobs, families and life happened. They re-connected on social media, and Bishop ended up applying for a job at SMSD – where Williamson had been on the staff for nearly 20 years. Last month, Bishop and Williamson each received an amazing honor. Bishop was named Stafford Elementary School Teacher of the Year,
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PATRICIA VIRGINIA STEWART APRIL 7, 1934
Patricia Virginia Stewart passed away on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. Pat was born in Houston on April 7, 1934, to Forrest B. and Ocie King Thomas. Pat is survived by Tom, her loving husband of 60 years; son Thomas Andrew (Andy), daughter-in-law Jean, and granddaughter Caitlin; son Stephen Reid and daughter-in-law Patty; and daughter Marilyn Kay (Lyn), all of Sugar Land, and sister Jean Thomas Dixon, of Houston. Pat loved God and her family, and just as she always looked forward to the next family outing, she also looked forward to a Heavenly reunion with Jesus and her Lord. A graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1952, she attended the University of Houston, majoring in education. In August 1956, she and Tom were married at Broadway Baptist Church in Houston. She was a devoted wife and mother, one who
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nephews Tim Stewart, Paul Stewart, Terry Stewart, Ben Thomas, Randy Thomas, J.R. Thomas, Michael Thomas and “adopted son,” Brian Watson. A visitation for the family was held at Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek Funeral Directors, 15015 Southwest Freeway, in Sugar Land, on Friday, April 21. Burial took place at Morton Cemetery, 401 N. Second Street, in Richmond, Texas. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13213 Southwest Freeway. always placed family priorities before hers. She was a long-time member and actively involved in the life of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. She loved her church as a place to worship, and to enjoy a variety of activities with her many friends in the Seniors Department. Honorary pallbearers include
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THE FORT BEND CHURCH • 281-980-8322 1900 Eldridge Road • Sugar Land Byron C. Stevenson, Senior Pastor Wednesday Bible Studies Adult – noon • All ages – 6:30pm Sunday School: 7:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. www.thebend.org METHODIST CHURCH
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the Year is about being recognized by your peers and knowing someone sees the hard work you put in,” Williamson said. Bishop, in her second year at SMSD, was surprised and honored that her peers thought so highly of her. “It makes me feel proud and honored that my whole campus felt that way,” Bishop said. Another interesting note in their friendship is the fact that Williamson taught Bishop’s daughter three years ago. That marked the first time that Williamson had taught and/or coached two generations of the same family. Sometimes, Williamson will even attend the younger Bishop’s swim meets and choir performances. “My friendship with Ellen Bishop is special,” Williamson said. “It reflects what I think Stafford MSD is all about. We’re a family-oriented district.”
themselves at the beginning of the year, leave with confidence at the end – knowing they will be successful, lifelong learners. “These two teachers, along with the other teacher of the year honorees, are building relationships and influencing lives in a big way,” said Dr. Charles Dupre, superintendent of schools. “We are proud and appreciative of their efforts, and I am honored to recognize them for their leadership in the classroom.” As FBISD’s teachers of the year, Clayton and Hearne each received an engraved crystal award and monetary gift, as well as a Chrome Book and Amazon gift card from the Fort Bend Education Foundation. They will also receive a special Teacher of the Year ring and complimentary photograph by Steven Leonard, courtesy of the Balfour Company. The two honorees will now advance to the regional Teacher of the Year competition, with a chance of advancing to
the Texas Teacher of the Year Program. Along with each campus Teacher of the Year, FBISD also honored its 10 Teacher of the Year finalists and six District Rookies of the Year. Among the finalists were: Elementary level – Lauren Crittenden (Colony Bend Elementary), Chad Davis (Jordan Elementary), Chastity Gonzalez (Mission Glen Elementary), Dana Keen (Seguin Elementary) and Kate Faulkner (Settlers Way Elementary); and secondary level – Dr. Kiesha Guillory (Missouri City Middle School), Kelsey Halfen (Dulles High School) and Deshonda Davis (Willowridge High School). The 2017 District Rookies of the Year included: Elizabeth Salcich (Colony Meadows Elementary), Hannah Michel (Madden Elementary), Courtney Esmond (Mission Glen Elementary), Noemi Rodriguez (Baines Middle School), Brittany Wise (First Colony Middle School), and Trevor Caswell (Willowridge High School).
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GEORGE B. STOESSER SEPTEMBER 8, 1940 SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of George Stoesser at the age of 76. George was raised in Carmel, California by Eric and Mildred Stoesser. George became a competitive tennis player at an early age. He played tennis on scholarship for the University of Arizona where he was an All American and was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. George played at many tournaments including California State Championships, Southampton, NY Invitational, National Tennis Championships at Forest Hills and the US Open. His love of the game was second to none and you could always find him on the Quail Valley Tennis Club courts in Missouri City, Texas on early mornings in the 70s and 80s. George was an independent insurance agent in Houston for many years. He was very social, loved a good party and had an infectious laugh. He was a very caring, supportive and loving father who always put his family first. He loved all sports and cofounded the Quail Valley Soccer Association and he coached all three of his children in sports, never missing any of their games.
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After surviving a brain aneurism at age 50, George’s health began to decline, however his faith grew stronger and he was a steadfast volunteer at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City as the head usher and member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. He began a life of charity works and helped many people, both friends and strangers, a true Good Samaritan, whether it was driving a veteran to the VA hospital or taking those without support into his home as adopted children. George rose to life challenges with faith and positive attitude. We were blessed to have him
for as long as we did. George loved and lived for his seven grandchildren who will miss Grampa George deeply. He is predeceased by his wife, Ellen Stoesser (Lowery), who he was married to for 37 years and his parents, Eric and Mildred Stoesser. He is survived by his sons William Stoesser and Jeffery Stoesser; grandsons Eric Stoesser, Henry Stoesser and Thomas Stoesser; granddaughter Vivian Stoesser; daughter Melissa Stoesser Young (Graham); grandaughters Mia and Payton Young and grandson MacIntyre Young and his sister, Annette Stoesser, MD. Rosary, tributes and funeral mass were held at St. Peter Church in Roswell. A separate memorial service will be held in Houston at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 1355 Peachtree St NE Ste 600, Atlanta, GA 30309 or the USTA Foundation 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604 in his memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www. ballardfuneralhome.com.
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(SME), Clayton has four years of teaching experience, all at SME. She believes that every student can find success by learning from their mistakes. Clayton ensures that her students feel safe enough to fall and courageous enough to stand back up again. Her passion is developing character in her young students and building relationships with each student who enters her classroom. Hearne, a sixth-grade math teacher at McAuliffe Middle School, has taught for five years, with two of those being at McAuliffe. Hearne said that being an educator is the most rewarding and honorable career. She believes that we all need to reward and praise progress, as it will lead to success. Her biggest accomplishment is watching students who doubted
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Harmony School of Innovation debate team winding down big year Harmony School of Innovation Sugar Land Debate Team is winding down another successful year under the guidance of coach Amanda Trost. Trost has been with Harmony since 2009, with HSI Sugar Land since 2014, and was congratulated as one of the school’s two teachers of the year for 2016-17. The past three years have brought success and new opportunities for the team. Perhaps most notable is that in April of 2016, students hosted and moderated a mayoral debate for the City of Sugar Land, meeting with all five candidates individually prior to the event to discuss policies and platforms. Trost is passionate about providing leadership opportunities to her students and connecting them with community leaders and opportunities for growth. The team starts their season in August and travels several weekends a month for the remainder of the school year. What makes HSI’s debate team unique is that not only do its members successfully compete on the local circuit at tournaments, they participate heavily in real world applications of debate. Last October, the team hosted a panel on qualified immunity for police officers. Students from the team and from neighboring schools sat in the audience as varsity debaters Paige, Amal, and Marertu posed questions on police brutality and the criminal justice system to criminal defense attorney Shawn McDonald, Lt. Chris Thompson from the Sugar
Land Police Department, activists Stevens Orozco and Biko Gray, Judge David Newell from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and attorney and political analyst Chris Tritico. January marked the third year for HSI Debate’s middle school mentorship program. The program, which runs January through August, pairs high school debaters with middle school students interested in being on the high school team. High school students run practices, create curriculum, host competitions, and serve as coaches for middle school students. Middle school students are also given the opportunity to shadow a high school debater at spring competitions. On April 29, they will compete at a middle school competition in Conroe to test their skills and readiness. Junior An is passionate about the project and is one of the instructors at after school practices. In February, HSI Debate successfully completed its second year in mock trial, a competition in which students try a fictional court case acting as attorneys and witnesses. The mock trial team, which consisted of juniors Chris, Faye, Meltem, and Chioma, and sophomores Amal, Kenneth, Paige, and Marertu, attended a weekend workshop at the Dallas federal courthouse and recruited the help of Houston criminal defense attorney Erik Nelson, who worked intensely with them to understand the ins and outs of trial. Debaters also spent a day at
the Fort Bend County Courthouse observing a criminal court trial in the courtroom of Judge Maggie Perez-Jaramillo, meeting afterward with the judge and trial attorneys who tried the case. They then traveled to Beaumont to scrimmage against and learn from a successful mock trial team in a neighboring competition district. There they were able to practice in the city’s federal courthouse and met with attorneys Mark Parks and Ryan Gert as well as federal judge Ron Clark who were able to offer critiques and assist both teams for future success. All of this was in preparation for the citywide competition where they received positive feedback from local judges and attorneys who were impressed with the improvements they made since the year before. On March 27, HSI debate hosted “Your Future in Public Speaking,” a series of performances, motivational speeches, and Q&A sessions from professionals in communications related fields. Speakers included motivational speaker Jonathan Grant Brown, Sugar Land City Councilman Harish Jajoo, political analyst Jacquie Baly, St. Thomas mock trial coach Derrick Owens, internationally ranked poet Outspoken Bean, and Houston criminal attorney Erik Nelson. In addition to on campus events and local/state competitions, Trost aims to set students up with leadership opportunities elsewhere. She was
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instrumental in Sugar Land landed HSI sophomores Puneet niors’ college acceptances and High’s acceptance into the and Hatice a spot at the founda- proud of the preparation that scholarship pool for the Fort tion’s leadership program this debate gave them for the road Bend Optimist of Sugar Land summer. HOBY runs seminars ahead. Second year debater and Club. Senior debate team mem- around the country designed to Oratory Chairman Tommy will ber, Tommy, won first place in enhance student leadership and be attending Emory University the club’s oratory speech contest teamwork skills. Students there on a full ride scholarship and in Sugar Land, earning him a meet one on one with leaders third year debater and Debate $200 scholarship. He will go on in their community in various Club President, Esat will be atto compete on April 29 in Cor- fields, focusing on volunteerism, tending Harvard University. pus Christi for a chance at a media, education, philanthropy, Next year, the team plans larger scholarship. and politics. Students are given to continue debate and mock Another senior at HSI, Alex- experience leading groups of trial competitions while also ia, earned a $2,000 scholarship their peers and adults and have starting an oral interpretain the Optimist essay contest an opportunity to qualify for the tion program. Students are and seniors Owais and Beyza- World Leadership Congress in focused on qualifying for the nur represented the campus at late July. Texas Forensic Association the Optimist Club’s Youth ApThe HSI debate team is still State Tournament. The team preciation BanquetCLASSIFIED on April 18. ADS very young. is comprised 21 has THAT It GET RESULTSof CALL USalso expressed interest in Trost initiated schoolAT involveseventh and eighth graders, 22 hosting a TEDx Youth confer281-690-4200 • FAX 281-690-4250 ment in the Hugh O’Brian Youth freshmen, 19 sophomores, 12 ju- ence next school year and is Leadership Foundation in 2014. niors, and two seniors. The team planning to start a ToastmasTheir involvement in debate is currently celebrating their se- ters club this summer.
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Travis Scott slides safely into third base during the explosive 8-run fourth inning Saturday during the Skeeters 13-10 victory over the Bluefish. Scott hit the first of four team triples in the game and was followed by Joe Benson’s triple in the next at-bat.
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Burgos for eight runs in the fourth, including back-toback triples by Travis Scott and Joe Benson. The Sugar Land Skeeters “We had four triples. I don’t started the 2017 season right think I’ve ever seen that,” where they left their 2016 manager Gary Gaetti said. campaign, with big wins and When asked if it is a rewild plays. cord, he said, “I think it is for As of Sunday night, the us it might be, back-to-back Skeeters are 2-2 in their triples.” opening home stand against Jeremy Barfield, the league the Bridgeport Bluefish and and team MVP for 2016, tied with the Southern Mary- blasted a pair of home runs in land Blue Crabs for first place the game. He followed them in the Freedom Division of up with an inside the park the Atlantic League of Pro- homer on Sunday in the Skeefessional Baseball. Having ters 7-1 loss to the Bluefish. finished the 2016 season with “It felt good. It was a good a four-game sweep of the Blue team effort tonight,” he said Crabs and a 6-0 run through after Saturday’s wild game. the playoffs for the league “We just want to get the ball championship, the Skeeters rolling.” opened the season at home In addition to the high Thursday with 5-2 win over score, the game was unusual Bridgeport. On Friday night, in that the wind was blowing Skeeters pitcher Michael Nix delivers a pitch during Friday’s 3-1 however, the Skeeters lost for out and the temperature was loss to the Bridgeport Bluefish. Nix went six innings, giving up the first time since Sept. 14 plummeting throughout the one earned run in the game. when the Bluefish took a 3-1 game. victory. Sugar Land rebound“Kind of an interesting ed on Saturday, winning a game,” Barfield said. (There’s) of play. drew Johnston and Felipe slugfest 13-10 in which the A lot of offense when the wind “He can just hit. He’s a re- Paulino pitched in relief and Skeeters belted four triples blows out.” ally good player. I just can’t Evan Reed and Dustin Richand pounded former SkeeGaetti continues to be im- believe he’s still here,” he said. ardson came in the ninth to ter Chris Rearick and Alex pressed with Barfield’s level Gaetti said he is pleased close. Reed was pulled after with the way his team played giving up five runs in the inSaturday. ning. “They swung the bats good “It looked like Evan (Reed) and played good; it was a just felt uncomfortable out nice clean ballgame,” he said. there, you know,” Gaetti said. (Brett) Marshall probably “Even working together with could have gone longer but he the catcher there was no had two long sit down innings rhythm or anything and they Pediatric - Teens - Adults with runs being scored and I were using, I don’t know if it DR. GEORGE BAKATSAS just wasn’t taking a chance.” was too complicated signs, BOARD CERTIFIED, ABPS Marshall got the win, using something that wasn’t pitching six innings and giv- working, and they weren’t on NEW Shock Wave Treatment • Achilles Tendonitis ing up two earned runs and the same page.” for Heel/Arch Pain • In-office X-Rays getting five strikeouts. AnAssessing his team early in jsouthern @ fortbendstar.com
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Jeremy Barfield watches as his first home run of the season sails over the outfield wall Saturday during the Skeeters 13-10 win over the Bridgeport Bluefish. Barfield is the For Bend Star’s Skeeter of the Week for the first week of the season. the season, Gaetti likes where they are at but thinks they can do better. “I feel good. I’m a little concerned about my bats but they’re starting to engage right now,” he said. The Skeeters are in the middle of a seven-game series with the Bluefish. With a travel day Thursday, the Skeeters head to Lancaster for three games with the Barnstormers (0-4) and then four games at Southern Maryland (2-2). They return home May 5 for a six-game series against the New Britain Bees and four more against Lancaster.
Skeeter of the week Continuing his dominance at the plate and being ever vigilant in right field, Jeremy Barfield brings home the Fort Bend Star’s Skeeter of the Week honors. With three home runs and four RBIs in the first four games, Barfield continues to be a league leader in stats. He is also sporting a chin guard on his batting helmet this year. “My wife saw it in the World Series with (Javier) Baez and Jorge Soler and those guys, (Jason) Hayward, and said I’ve got to protect this pretty face,” he said.
Texana receives $7,000 donation from Exchange Club of Sugar Land Texana Center recently received a $7,000 grant from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land from funds raised during its Annual Spaghetti Cook Off. Kate Johnson-Patagoc, director of Specialized Children’s Services, was invited to attend the Sugar Land Exchange Club’s breakfast meeting as the guest speaker and for the check presentation. Carlos Perez, president, presented the donation which will be applied to the purchase of new playground equipment for the Texana Children’s Center for Autism. The playground structure will replace existing old and rusting equipment, and will offer many opportunities for learning. Play often does not come naturally to children with autism and they have to be specifically taught play skills that seem to come easily to most typically de-
veloping children. For most children, the playground is usually the first place where they engage with other children and with the world at large. Play is important for developing language, appropriate emotional responses, problem solving and creative skills in children as well as the social skills that are the foundation for all relationships. The Texana Children’s Center for Autism uses applied behavior analysis to carefully assess each child’s individual skills and then develop a program to specifically teach these important activities. “We are delighted to be able to replace our old playground with an attractive play structure and playhouse for our children ages 2 to 5 years. We are very grateful to the Exchange Club of Sugar Land for their continued support of our autism program and for this donation,” said JohnsonPatagoc.
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Katy man convicted of DWI On April 6, 2017, a jury convicted Jeffrey Boyd Moore of driving while intoxicated after deliberating for only 30 minutes. The 61-year-old Katy man was charged with the crime in 2015 after he was discovered disoriented in his wrecked car. According to Assistant District Attorney Charann Thompson, Moore drove away from Southland Bar in Old Katy in the early morning of Oct. 10, 2015. The defendant made it about six blocks before blacking out
behind the wheel, jumping a curb, and driving onto a median before striking a tree. Moore sat there until Katy Police Officer T. Krauss discovered him and helped him out of the vehicle. Krauss recognized the odor of alcohol on Moore, but the defendant refused to let the officer evaluate his ability to drive safely. Moore also refused to provide a breath or blood sample. “Mr. Moore was lucky that he wasn’t seriously injured nor were any other motorists,”
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Education chair rolls out school finance reform package By Richard Lee For the Fort Bend Star The Senate Education Committee heard testimony April 18 on a bill that would drastically change the current school funding formula. Often criticized for its complexity and inaccessibility to lay people, the current formula uses a number of complex calculations, multipliers, exceptions, tax thresholds and valuations to arrive at the amount of money each school district receives to educate its students. Senate Bill 2145, by Education Committee Chair and Friendswood Senator Larry Taylor, would reduce the formula to one line. “[SB] 2145 establishes a fresh start for school finance by removing inefficiencies and creating a funding system based on actual costs and that takes taxpayer effort into consideration,” said Taylor. The bill would repeal all or part of 49 separate sections of the education code, and put projected savings from efficiencies back into the system. What’s left is the sum of five instructional allotments: the regular program allotment, which is based on the basic allotment determined at the state level, and allotments for special education, career and technology, compensatory education and bilingual education. This amount is then multiplied
by the local school property tax rate, and that, plus a transportation cost allotment, is how much a district would get every year. The formula is designed to take into account local tax effort. Districts could hold elections to increase local property taxes up to the current cap of $1.17, and would receive more money commensurate with each penny increase. Each penny is worth 1 percent of the total instructional allotment; a district that taxes at $1.05 would get 5 percent more than a district that taxes at $1. Conversely, districts that can operate on less money could lower the tax rate. Because the formula is based on tax effort rather than property values or yearly tax collections, the bill is intended to give district officials more certainty in budgeting from year to year. This bill was part of a package of bills presented by Senator Taylor dealing with school formula funding and finance system. Also before the committee was SB 2144, which would create a blue ribbon panel made up of appointees, legislators and experts to examine and recommend changes to the system. SB 2142 would repeal the “high school allotment” and put that money back into formula funding to give districts more flexibility. Finally, SB 2143
would increase the per student basic allotment, the basic amount used to calculate formula funding up about $400 to $5,120 to reflect the value used in the budget last session. All these bills remain pending before the committee. In session Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill that would permit homeschooled students to participate in UIL public school athletic competitions and other UIL activities. Plano Senator Van Taylor told colleagues his bill, SB 640, would give these children the opportunity to participate in activities their parents are already paying for. “Senate Bill 640 is about fairness and opportunity,” he said. “Just as homeschool families pay taxes to local school districts, their children should be afforded the opportunity to participate in taxpayer-funded UIL activities.” The bill would require these homeschoolers to complete one of several nationally recognized standardized tests to verify they are performing at appropriate grade level and in order to hold them to similar participation standards as public school students. He emphasized that the testing rule would only apply to students that wish to participate in UIL, not all homeschooled students. The bill now heads to the House for consideration.
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State Rep. Ron Reynolds, DMissouri City, has been busy in the regular session of the 85th Legislature. He released the following statement April 19 regarding the marking of the 100th day of the 85th Legislative session: “Today is the 100th day of the 85th legislative session. That means my colleagues and I have 40 days left to address the legislative priorities that will shape Texas into the state that it can be. Legislative priorities such as: education, economic development, health, criminal justice reform, and voting rights are important not only to myself, but also to the thousands of Texans who are affected by these types of laws. “However, many public priorities have yet to be passed. I have 40 days to work with my colleagues towards the passage of my essential bills including, but not limited to: • “An education bill which proposes full day pre-kindergarten for Texas children. Economic empowerment bills that support fiscal growth of small businesses and historically underutilized businesses. And bills that better the Texas economy by raising the minimum wage or requiring equal pay to women employees. • A health bill that creates mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program. And a concurrent resolution which urges Congress to keep the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. • A bill that promotes criminal justice reform in Texas by requiring appointment of a special prosecutor for offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death. • A bill that alters the grand jury process to a more fair and common sense practice. • Voting rights bills that make elections more voterfriendly such as allowing electronic voter registration or reforming the discriminatory voter ID laws. For only 140 days every two years, my aim is not only to create and pass impactful laws, but also monitor and kill bad bills that would be harmful. This session has been a balance between both, but my efforts are optimistically placed behind urging the passage of the bills that will benefit the circumstance of citizens of my district and all Texans. I ask that each of you stay engaged and help me pass the positive bills by contacting your members of the legislature and declare your support. These 100 days have swiftly passed, but this momentum is encouraging me to finish strong through the last 40 days of this 85th legislative session.” The following are recent reports issued by his office. TEXAS HOUSE AMENDS BUDGET Thursday, April 6th was a big day that led into Friday morning at the Texas Capitol. According to the Texas Constitution, the budget is the only required bill that the legislature must pass. As such, the budget was under heavy consideration with over 400 amendments. Moreover, the budget is a huge reflection of the legislature’s moral compass. By voting on this budget, my colleagues and I were able to send a message
to the citizens of Texas that we are proactively trying to protect their rights and address the social issues that hinder growth within our communities. The House considered and debated many controversial amendments Thursday. Luckily, there were a number of amendments that were successfully passed comprising: CPS funding, anti-vouchers, restoration of Early Childhood Intervention program, disease prevention funding, mental health funding, human trafficking assistance program, health coverage, and funding for the study of campus sexual assaults. Further, two of my proposed amendments were successfully added to Article 11 of the budget. The first amendment is to fund a health care study for teachers. Our retired teachers deserve state funding towards quality healthcare. It should be our duty to ensure that the men and women who took care to educate us and our young leaders are taken care of as well. The second amendment directs the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to facilitate a study that examines rules and requirements pertaining to inspections and maintenance programs that detect issues. VOTER ID LAW On Monday, April 10, 2017, a federal district court held that Texas’ voter ID law was passed with a discriminatory impact, disproportionately affecting African Americans’ and Latinos’ political participation, in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. If Monday’s ruling is upheld, Texas could be pulled back into pre-clearance under the national Voting Rights Act. In short, the voter ID law requires voters to present some form of official identification before they are permitted to register to vote, receive a voting ballot, or to actually vote. In Texas, the limited forms of official identification only include: 1. Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); 2. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS; 3. Texas personal identification card issued by DPS; 4. Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS; 5. U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph; 6. U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph; or 7. U.S. passport. However, it has been shown through disparate impact studies and by the courts that this limited list of allowable forms of ID has had a disproportionate effect on racial minorities. Alarmingly, Monday’s ruling marks the fifth time that this law has been struck down by the courts. As such, the voter ID bill has had a lengthy history of being tied up in Federal Court since its passage. In 2011, the Republican-controlled legislature tactfully rushed the voter ID bill through the legislative process. The claimed intent of this bill was to prevent voter fraud and not to disenfranchise voters of color. However, the court noted “In the ten years preceding [the voter ID bill], only two cases of in-person voter impersonation fraud were prosecuted to a conviction-- a period of time in which 20 million votes were cast.” Whatever the true intent was behind the voter ID
RON REYNOLDS State Representative law, it is clear that its lingering discriminatory effects are a cause for concern. Texas’ voter ID law is the strictest in the nation leaving more than half a million eligible voters who do not have the requisite forms of ID from fully participating in the democratic process. What’s worse, this burden is unfairly distributed among racial minorities. According to data cited by the U.S. appellate court, in Texas “Blacks were 1.78 times more likely than White, and Latinos 2.42 times more likely, to lack” voter ID. This fact in and of itself makes the voter ID law illegal under the Voting Rights Act. Further, studies show that there is a polarized voting pattern across Texas. Blacks and Latinos tend to affiliate more with the Democratic party. Thus, the voter ID law creates an Anglo partisan advantage in elections. Moreover, my Republican colleagues increased their support of the voter ID law by filing and backing a revised version of the law this session. However, the revisions in the proposed bills do not address all of the many issues revealed by the courts. A new outlook by my Republican counterparts of this discriminatory law is long overdue. It is my hope that this legislative session can be the start of this change. Last session, I was pleased to file a house bill that proposed a solution to the voter ID law in Texas. With the recent progresses made toward exposing the true intention of the voter ID law, and especially Monday’s ruling, I am happy to have refiled the bill this 85th legislative session. HB 2452 reinstates a constitutional and nondiscriminatory voter identification law for Texans of every race, ethnicity, political party, and socioeconomic class. No voter should be disenfranchised. I will continue to urge the passage of this bill to ensure that every eligible voter is allowed to exercise their right to vote.” “The Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965 to ban racial discrimination in voting practices by the federal government, as well as by state and local governments. Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in 2013, states and cities have enacted a tidal wave of voter discrimination laws intended to restrict the right to vote for people of color, people with disabilities, students and others. Recent court victories turning back a few of these laws have proven that these efforts are widespread, require massive investments of time and money to litigate, and intention-
ally discriminate against voters of color. It took years of litigation to strike down intentionally discriminatory laws, meaning countless voters were denied the right to cast ballots in the 2014 mid-term election and in this year’s presidential primary - and there’s no way to get those votes back. In Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit found the state’s voter ID law violates what remains of the VRA because it discriminates against Black and Latino voters. This was the fourth federal court to reach that conclusion. Recently, I filed HCR 119, urging Congress to immediately restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. The Right to Vote is under siege, commented Reynolds. These discriminatory laws have increased barriers to voting; barriers that disproportionately impact people of color, students, low-income people, and language minorities. I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in supporting HCR 119, and urge Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act, the most successful and important piece of civil rights legislation we have seen in the 20th century. As the past President of the Missouri City NAACP, I have been fighting for voting rights for many years and I will continue to fight to preserve our right to vote.” BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL “On Tuesday, the House Committee on Environmental Regulation continued to hear important business during its hearings. The committee dedicated much of its time to hearing testimony on providing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) additional measures so that the agency can better enforce regulations against municipal solid waste facilities (landfills). This is an issue well known to many folks in and around my district, as Blue Ridge Landfill (BRL) continues to not be in compliance with TCEQ regulations, although a Proposed Order is pending.” “Currently at issue is H.B.2958. This bill speaks to whether TCEQ should be required by law to impose a moratorium on permitting that is relevant to municipal landfills. The decision to send this bill to the entire House of Representatives membership for a vote is not one that can be made lightly. While there are citizens who are subjected to noxious odors depending on how the wind blows; city and county governments would be hard pressed to find additional resources, and make agreements with other landfills to handle all of our waste, thus adversely affecting everybody.” “I am working hard with my colleagues on the committee in order to bring out all the facts and ensure that BRL and all landfills are responsible corporate citizens. Republic Services, Inc., which owns the BRL, assured me that they are currently working with TCEQ to come in compliance and are prepared to spend the necessary resources to eliminate any future odors from reoccurring. I will continue to work with TCEQ to hold the BRL accountable in resolving the violations causing the odors, and ensure they are complying with the regulations which protect public health and our environment.”
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SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Constellation Field in Sugar Land
FREE EVENT Join us for a day of Fun at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Family Fun Day offers attendees the opportunity to visit with 50 plus vendors from all types of businesses • Summer camps • Schools • Hospitals • Churches • Vacation Bible Schools • Music Schools • Retailers • Doctors • Dentists • and others. In addition, the kids will enjoy activities all day, including: - Walking on the Skeeters’ outfield - Having their photo taken with Swatson – the Skeeters’ mascot - Visiting with and collecting autographs from Skeeters’ players - Playing on the Skeeters playground and in several bounce houses - Eating ball park food purchased from the Skeeters food kiosks All persons attending will receive a coupon for a discount ticket to a Skeeters’ Baseball Game Sponsorships and Vendor Booth Space available. Call 281-690-4200 for more information
Visit with these vendors and many more:
A to Z Dental Allegna Enchanted Adventures Beam Roofing, LLC Century 21 Olympian Check Sports Headquarters Escape Room Games Evolution RX Pharmacy Heritage Baptist Church Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ICON Bank Joe McGee & Associates/ Allstate Kennedy Roofing & Exteriors Lemke Orthodontics Lisa Sims / State Farm Medwin Family Medicine & Rehab Mon Ami Dolls Montessori Kids Universe Sugar Land My Dental New Vision Family Eye Care Planet Beach Spray & Spa Red Bow Gift Shop Southern Journeys Sugar Creek Animal Clinic Sugar Land Jewels Sugar Land Urban Air, LLC T3 Cross Training Texas Caregiver Support Services United Healthcare
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Editor’s note: Fort Bend Community Calendar are for non-profit events. Deadline is 12 p.m. every Friday. Please keep wording to a minimum. Answer the “5 W’s”: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. e-mail to StarNews@FortBendStar.com or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 4655 Techniplex Dr., Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477. FRIDAY, APRIL 28 ZUMBA FOR ADULTS
Hosted by the Sugar Land Branch Library, 2 to 3 p.m., in the meeting room of the library, 550 Eldridge. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers, and bring a bottle of water. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 CRAWFISH BOIL
A crawfish boil will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverstone. Heaping buckets of spicy crawfish, corn, potatoes and allbeef sausage will be served up at The Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Boulevard. In addition, Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws will keep things jumping during this free, public event. For more information, visit www.riverstone.com/ crawfish-boil.
PRE-MARRIAGE PREP
Open to all engaged couples, Pitcher Ministries presents an investment in your future marriage from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at George Memorial Library, Room 2A, 1001 Golfview Dr., Richmond. This is a free event. Spend 8 hours of fun premarriage prep and receive $60 off a Texas Marriage License. Visit pitcherministries.org or call 832-0945-5323 to register.
BACKYARD GARDEN TOUR
Quail Valley Garden Club presents its 10th Anniversary Backyard Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date May 6). Tickets can be purchased at the first home on the tour at 3810 East Creek Club, online at quailvalleygardenclub.org, or by contacting Rose Ann Acosta at 832-693-9107.
FORT BEND BOYS CHOIR AUDITIONS
The Fort Bend Boys Choir is holding auditions for its 36th concert season on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the First United Methodist Church-Missouri City. Boys should be 8 years old or going into the third grade for the 2017-2018 school year. Scholarships and payment plans are available in addition to carpool assistance. Call the Fort Bend Boys Choir office 281-240-3800 for more information.
BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Donated books will be collected at Settlers Way Elementary, 3015 Settlers Way Blvd., Sugar Land, from 9-11 a.m. The books will be donated to orphanages, literacy programs and low-income schools. Girl Scout Cadette troop 19190 and Junior Troop 19430 are working for their Silver Award. For more information, call Ann Velasco at 832-455-8757 or email annve@ windstream.net.
DRUG DISPOSAL DAY
Turn in your unused or expired medications at FBISD Mercer Stadium parking lot, 16403 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.dea.gov.
USING FAMILYSEARCH.ORG
George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond will host this presentation 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public, reservations are required. Register online at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us and find the program, or call 281-341-2608.
WILLS, TRUSTS, & ESTATE-PLANNING
Hosted by the First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281633-4734.
HIT THE TRAILS
Cross Creek Ranch will host Hit the Trails Fun Day, noon to 4 p.m. The first 500 families visiting the welcome center at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane, will receive a complimentary backpack filled with goodies. Enjoy an afternoon of RC boat races, kite flying, music and bounce houses. Free and open to the public for more information visit www.crosscreektexas.com.
RUN TO ATTACK POVERTY
Presented by UT Physicians. Competitive 10K, 5K, KidK and Toddler Trot. 7:30 a.m. to noon, 1305 Clay St., Richmond. Run, walk or volunteer. Visit and register at attackpoverty.org/5K
FORT BEND WALK FOR BABIES
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has a team participating in the first-ever Fort Bend Walk for Babies, 9 a.m. at Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive in Sugar Land. You are invited to join our team and participate in the 3.2-mile walk to raise funds that support healthy childbirth and babies. Easily sign up at marchforbabies.org/team/HoustonMethodistSugarLandHospital and click on the pink Join This Team button on the right. Or donate to the team by clicking on the orange Donate button.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 MOTHER’S DAY STYLE SHOW AND TEA PARTY
FBWC PennyWise Resale Store – Stafford, 10 a.m. to noon. Customers will model their favorite resale store fashions. For more information, contact Liz Moreno at lmoreno@fbwc.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 5-6 JOY OF QUILTS
Quilt Guild of Greater Houston presents two special events. Friday May 5, 1:30 p.m. – parade and presentation of charity quilts; Saturday May 6, 11 a.m. – live auction of handmade quilts. Both events take place at Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road. For more information, call 713-240-3256 or email JoyofQuilts@ qgghouston.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 6 SHELTER PETS EXPO
Fort Bend Pets Alive! is hosting the annual event at Sugar Land Town Square. Featuring healthy, adoptable animals from many local shelters. Free to attend. For more information, visit www. fortbendpetsalive.org.
YOGA FOR ROMAN
Bells Yoga is sponsoring a benefit for Roman, the littlest warrior. At 2 years old Roman is living with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome. Join in from 9-11 a.m. at Wessendorff Park, 500 Preston St., Richmond. Visit bellayogwellness.com to register and for more information.
SUNDAY, MAY 7 FORT BEND BOYS CHOIR
The Friends of the Arts Committee of First United Methodist Church, Missouri City, will bring back by popular demand, The Fort Bend Boys Choir under the direction of William Adams. The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the church at 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, Sunday, May 7, at 5 p.m. The concert is free to the public but donations are accepted. For more information, call 281-499-3502 or email FriendsoftheArts@ comcast.net.
GRAPHIC NOVEL DAY
George Memorial Library in Richmond, 1001 Golfview, will celebrate this family event, 1:30-4 p.m., with guest appearances and book signings by popular graphic novelists Falynn Koch, Dave Roman, and Ru Xu. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
A WALK THROUGH THE DARK
The author, Eva Piper, will be the featured speaker at St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church, 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City at 10:30 a.m. She will provide insight into the caregiver role and how God’s love and strength brought her through the darkest time of her life. For more information, contact Melinda melinda@siennachurch.org or call 281-778-2046.
TUESDAY, MAY 9 JOB SEARCH SURVIVAL TIPS
The Missouri City Branch Library will present Job-Search Survival Tips, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, 1530 Texas Parkway. The series will continue on May 10, at the same place and time. Different topics are discussed each night. Free and open to the public. To register, visit www. fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-238-2100.
SAFE SEMINAR
Presented by St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church, 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City, at 10 a.m. Free and open to the community. For more information, contact Melinda melinda@ siennachurch.org or call 281-778-2046.
FRIDAY, MAY 12 BIKE TO WORK DAY
Shape Up Fort Bend and the City of Sugar Land will celebrate National Bike Month on Friday, May 12, with the sixth annual Bike to Work Day and fourth annual Bike to School Day. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. with fun, food and prizes at the South Meadow Pavilion at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., adjacent to the Pawm Springs Dog Park. The event will begin with a reading of a proclamation from the mayor’s office in celebration of Bike to Work Day and announcing May as Bike to Work Month. For more information and to register, visit www. sugarlandtx.gov/biketowork.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
A family movie night with a petting zoo at St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church, 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City, from 5:30-7 p.m. Grills will be available for picnicers. The movie Zootopia will be presented at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Melinda melinda@siennachurch. org or call 281-778-2046.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 NON-PROFIT & HOME-SCHOOL PROVIDERS
Fort Bend ISD will host a meeting for nonprofit and homeschool providers serving Fort Bend ISD. This is an opportunity to discuss participation in federally-funded educational services provided by FBISD. FBISD Administration Building Board Room (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land) 9-10 a.m. For more information, call 281-634-1354.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 SUMMER SPLASH DAY
Join St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church, 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City, for Summer Splash Day from noon to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Melinda melinda@siennachurch.org or call 281-778-2046.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 FURNITURE REHAB 101
FBWC PennyWise Resale Store – Richmond, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to turn used furniture into something fresh and new. For more information, contact Liz Moreno at lmoreno@fbwc.org.
ONGOING STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB
Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-3424455 or 281-633-4734.
ADOPT A SHELTER CAT
Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive a “I read to a cat” bookmark and to be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. Held 1:30- 4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.
SPRING CLEAN UP
Every Saturday to help revitalize the community in North Rosenberg. If you or your group would like to join, please email: Barry@attackpoverty.org or christina@attackpoverty.org.
NAMI FORT BEND LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Chinese Family Support Group to support all Chinese speaking families with a family member living with mental illness. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call NAMI 281-494-5193 or Chinese line 832-273-3117.
BOOK OF MORMON STUDY GROUP
Free study sessions focusing on the sermons and teachings of the Book of Mormon prophets - King Benjamin, Nephi, Alma, and Jacob about the Savior Jesus Christ begins at 7:00 PM on Thursday nights at 14555 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Call (713) 3718979 for more information. See www.mormon.org.
AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP
SATURDAY, MAY 13 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
MONDAY, MAY 15 REDUCE STRESS FOR A BETTER LIFE
Monthly meeting at Missouri City Recreation/Tennis Center. 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City. Second Monday of every month. 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. Fun/Food/Fellowship/Learning. Contact Buddy or Barbara 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.
The University Branch Library will hold its spring book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Books, CDs, DVDs and LPs available. Donations of items are being accepted. University Branch Library will present the program at 7 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 of the library, 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.
SATURDAY, MAY 20 ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE
An Introduction to Artisan Indian-Pakistani Chocolates will be held in the Large Meeting Room of the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus at noon. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-6335100 or 281-633-4734.
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OYSTER CREEK ROTARY CLUB MEETS
The Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets every Friday at noon at The Quail Valley Centre(Golf Club), 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. All are welcome to come. For Information contact Bike Baker, 281-7700060, thealchemist65@yahoo.com.
THE MOM’S CLUB OF SUGAR LAND NORTH
Are you a stay at home mom? They would love to have you join their group. Playgroups, socials, mom’s night out, book clubs, and many more fun things planned! Any age children are welcome, or just come yourself if your children are in school. For more info, email momsclub_sln@yahoo.com.
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The 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk/Wheel starts at 7:30 a.m. at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Help support wounded heroes from the War on Terror and their families by entering to run individually (or with a team), walk, donate or raise funds. For more information, visit www.impactahero5k.com.
Does someone have a drinking problem? Weekly, one hour meetings every Saturday night, 8 p.m., Lamplighters, 2425 FM 1092, (Murphy Road) in the Baytown Seafood strip center. Last Saturday of month the meetings are held at Denny’s Hwy.6 near Murphy Rd. Call Dorothy 281-416-3711.
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CHROME LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL RIDE
The Sugar Land Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association’s (SLCPAAA) is sponsoring the Ninth Annual Motorcycle Ride. Registration on Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m. at Republic Harley Davidson, 12707 Southwest Freeway, Stafford. Kickstands up at 4:15 p.m.. The first 100 registrants get a free swag bag and T-shirt. Concluding at Constellation Field with a Parade inside the stadium at 5:25 p.m. Registration fee includes a ticket to the game. Visit www.slcpaaa.org or email fundraising@slcpaaa.org.
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DAILY PROMOTIONS Margarita & Dollar Dog Monday: Dollar hot dogs and discounted margaritas. Those with a military ID get in free Two for Tuesday: Buy one field box ticket and get one field box ticket free, half proiced groups Kids in Free Wednesday: Kids (12 and under) get in free Thirsty Thursday: $2 beer and sodas Fireworks Friday: Postgame fireworks shows Saturday Giveaway: Giveaways or a postgame concert Sunday Funday: Autographs and giveaways, pregame catch on the field, postgame Kids Run the Bases (Dr. Larry Caldwell)
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On Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Missouri City Public Safety Headquarters, 3849 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, a free paper shredding event will be hosted by Missouri City Green in partnership with Missouri City Parks &and Recreation. ProShred of Houston will securely shred confidential household documents and all shredded paper will be recycled. Limit five boxes per household. It is a free event, however, donations will be accepted to fund future community wide recycling events. Event details and list of accepted items may be found at www.missouricitygreen.org. Missouri City Green is the Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate for Missouri City and is a volunteer run nonprofit organization.
Olson invites student artists to participate in Congressional Art Competition Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) invites TX-22 high school students to enter in the Congressional Art Competition. PETE OLSON Beginning in 1982, this competition provides members of Congress the opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic abilities of students in their districts. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved in this nationwide competition. “This competition showcases the talented budding artists from the 22nd District of Texas and across the country, conveying their unique
experiences and perspectives,” Olson said. “Their talent is a reflection of their hard work and artistic vision. Each year thousands of people visit the Capitol and have the opportunity to view and appreciate the artwork of creative students across the nation. I encourage them to submit artwork for this competition and share their talent with those throughout Texas and the country.” The first place winner from TX-22 will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year. As part of this competition, the district first place winner receives complimentary airfare to fly to Washington, D.C., to
see their art displayed in the Capitol Building during the unveiling ceremony. Artwork is due to the Sugar Land office by Friday, May 5. Artwork must be two-dimensional and be submitted unframed. In addition to the artwork, participants will need to submit the student release form. Rules, regulations and criteria can be found at https:// olson.house.gov/services/congressional-art-competition.