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City has disagreement over zoning last tract of land in Stafford’s Primary Corridor
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Mayor Leonard Scarcella spoke to the committee and were in support of the addition he does not see the "value" of homes to the Promenade from additional homes. There subdivision. Carl Stephens, are no city property taxes in owner of Westin Homes (and Stafford and the difference one of the five), reminded the between Primary Corridor and committee that this land has SFR would effect Stafford's been vacant since 1969. John bottom line. "For the City to Rose, past City Councilmember relinquish prime real estate is and current Stafford business taking a major step down the owner, said that "all the wrong path," the Mayor said. residents he's spoken to are "The City has invested over in favor of the change to SFR 100 million to enhance and improve the area. We did not because it brings more value do this to entice homebuilders." to Stafford." Residents also mentioned that SMSD would The counter-point made by benefit from the homes, and homebuilder Stevens was that that currently, there are "enough commercial businesses would vacant commercial buildings not open in the subdivision in Stafford" to handle new because of limited visibility businesses. and access from the major highways. The committee vote was 4 to 2 against, and the FORT BEND was denied. There is DRIVING SCHOOL request another chance for Promenade's Serving the students of subdivision at Wednesday's Fort Bend for over 25 years (6/19) Stafford City Council FortBendDrivingSchool.com meeting. ZONING, continued from page 1
at his parent’s house waiting for the po-po to arrive. From X’s sequestered vantage point he could give responding deputies a play by play of his intended attacker’s behavior. Eventually the sheriff’s cavalry arrived out on Bronco Road only to learn ....it was stupid teen antics. Yep, that was after the posse was all over the area and that Hummer fleeing the scene. According to authorities, this case resulted in no action because it was domestic violence and no prosecution was desired. Really? Cops blow up the roads across Fort Bend County on a murder for hire call from a terrified victim; risking the lives of the officers, the traveling public, and taxpayer’s equipment, only to say… never mind its stupid kid stuff. Heck we’ll give ya’ Stupid Kid Stuff alright – how about some consequences for these punks? They’re all over 18. Next time this princess and her hooligans pull a stunt like this someone might really get hurt. Terrorism and threats are still domestic violence – X or not.
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Three Scouts received their Eagle award on Memorial Day On Memorial Day, May 27, Grant Kunnemann, Chris Herzog, and Ryan Bullard of Troop 1631 received their Eagle award, in a Court of Honor attended by family and friends. The invocation was given by Ryan’s aunt, Colonel Jeanne Arnold of the United States Army. These young men, recent Clements graduates, began their scouting journey in 2001 as cub scouts in Pack 1882 at Commonwealth Elementary. Their path to Eagle involved numerous camping nights, merit badges, high adventure treks such as Northern Tier, Philmont, and Sea Base, leadership activities, and numerous volunteer hours. As part of the Eagle requirement, each boy was required to complete an Eagle project:
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Chris led a group of scouts and friends to build a five structure agility course in the Sugar Land Memorial Dog Park. He also constructed a bat habitat near the Brazos River. Grant led a group of scouts and volunteers in Grant, Chris, and Ryan received their the renovation of Eagle award on Memorial Day. the playground at First Colony Christian painting of tables for CASA Church. This included (Court Appointed Special repairing and staining the Advocate Association). playground equipment, In the Fall, these young adding a fence and gate, men will attend the following and building two benches. universities: Chris-Texas Ryan’s project involved A&M University; Grant-Texas the construction of a glider Tech University; Ryan-The bench and the repairing and University of Texas at Austin.
Sugar Land Infrastructure Update with City Manager Allen Bogard The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host Sugar Land Infrastructure Update on Thursday, June 27, with City Manager Allen Bogard. The breakfast will be held at The Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land, from 7:30 – 9:00 AM. The presenting sponsorship has generously been provided by Republic Services and event is underwritten by Aviles Engineering, Inc. Bogard has been with the City of Sugar Land for over 18 years and has served as city manager since 2001. Since becoming city manager in Sugar Land, his leadership as the organization works to implement the city council’s vision for Sugar Land has contributed to the
deputies that Kruthaupt was swimming laps in the pool and reportedly attempted to swim the length of the pool underwater. “Lifeguards saw him surface and he began floating and they (lifeguards) immediately dragged him out of the pool and began conducting CPR,” said Haenel. Haenel said that no foul play was expected, however an autopsy was ordered. According to social media, Dustin Kruthaupt was a 2013 graduate of Seven Lakes High School who was actively involved in football and theatre. Kruthaupt was scheduled to attend the University of Alabama in the fall. He is survived by ROSENBERG,, continued from page 1 his parents Nick and Diane Kruthaupt and two older brothers. The family resides in Cross build. He spoke Spanish Creek Ranch. in a deep voice and was armed with a full sized black automatic pistol. He was
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wearing a black shirt. The only description available on the female was that she had straight, shoulder length blonde hair. The vehicle was described as a late 90’s white Ford Expedition, with 22”
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chrome rims with a missing rim on the back passenger side; possibly a spare. Anyone with information is asked to call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342TIPS. All calls are anonymous.
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SELECTING SPECIFIC DAYS OF THE WEEK!” He further said he can select every day, every two days, every three days, etc.” His concern at this point has to do with not replacing “my sprinkler controller just so I can
choose specific days of the week to water.” He may just have to resort to manual sprinklers… maybe. The city recommends that irrigation systems be operated manually. It states that automated irrigation systems can use more water than the plants actually need. Also, the city indicates that manual operation
can help regulate water use more efficiently, watering only when the plants need it. Another reader tells the "Star" that the specified days of the week does not take into account lawn service schedules, special fertilizing and other factors which may interfere with the specific day assignment.
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