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RESTAURANT REVIEW By Denise Monroe
Galvan’s Sausage House 1924 Hwy. 90A (near Pitts Rd.) Richmond, TX Cuisine: Homemade Sausage, Brisket, Ribs and Boudin Folks, this may be the bestkept secret in Fort Bend County. A very unassuming place tucked in a small, red, woodframed building with no more than five tables in it. Across the dirt driveway is an outdoor covered area where firewood is sold and meats are smoked
in barbecue pits. This is an obvious mom & pop business that, based on the steady stream of customers that come in to pick up orders or stay to eat, is popular among the locals. There you will see Mr. Galvan who prepares & smokes the meats himself. His significant other takes your order. They specialize in sausage and boudin, but the brisket and ribs are very good as well. All of these are offered prepared and hot, or
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AN URBAN MYTH is circulating the Sugar Land area. If you have received a “forward” OR an Email OR overheard a “situation” that really sounds OVER THE TOP just disregard. OR CALL THE POLICE NON EMERGENCY NUMBER: Ask for a dispatcher and report what you have heard. CYPRESS POINT ENTRANCE @ Cartwright: A resident, who lives on this street is requesting more updates and flowers for their median where the monument sign stands. “WITH THE EYES OF A STRANGER”: The next time you turn on to your street just pretend you are “houseshopping”. Check out the appearance of the street as it pertains to the houses and front yards. When you pull up in front of your house ask yourself this question: “Does my house have “curb appeal?” As you stand outside your front door give this area a careful “look”. Does your front porch look clean, and your front door look shinny & bright? Do you receive a colorful “greeting” from “real” plants OR the ones you can buy that do not need pruning or watering? REMEMBER: A “FIRST IMPRESSION” IS A “LASTING” IMPRESSION:
Do not flunk this “quiz”, especially if you are expecting company (Like your in-laws) or your house is for sale. BIKE THE BEND FOR LITERACY : This will be the 14th annual “Bike the Bend for Literacy”. This Event (Sunday, November 24th) gives you an opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery. A local food truck will be on hand with fresh and healthy brunch options. INTERESTED? Contact Christina at cquerra@ ftbendliteracy.org . This popular event is an opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery of Fort Bend County. Also the local food truck will be on hand with fresh and healthy snacks. SENIOR CITIZEN “ALERT”: October Activities at City Rec Center on Cypress Point in Quail Valley. For additional information contact Rec Center at 281-403-8637. HELP PROUD SPONSOR QV PROJECTS: Mail your (tax deductible) donation of $25 or more to: Frost Bank, Lock box Department, Quail Valley PROUD, P. O. Box 367 Dept. 06, Houston, Texas 77001. QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProud@aol.com
The sides were canned or, for the most part, not prepared in-house. The quality of the barbecue rates right up there with the best, but other rivals beat them out on the sides. Overall, if I wanted good barbecue to take home, this
would be my “go to” place and I like being able to get the boudin to go with it. Overall Rating: 4 stars. If you have a favorite recipe you would like to share, please submit to denise@fortbendstar. com for consideration.
Special guests await at Sugar Land's Halloween Town Radio Disney is making its way to Town Square for Sugar Land's sixth annual Halloween Town event on Oct. 27, from 4-8 p.m. Michael Jackson's "Thriller," spectacular prizes and the Radio Disney road team will spice up the night with choreographed dance moves and interactive intermissions. The contests will be held on the steps of City Hall throughout the evening. Prizes will be awarded to first- , second- and third-place winners. Radio Disney will provide prizes for all winners; A Dog's Life Luxury Dog Boutique will award special treats to winning pets; and HeroesWorld, a comic bookstore, will donate special prizes to the best dressed superheroes. Limited space is provided
per category, so all contestants are encouraged to pre-register soon using the contest entry form at www.sugarlandtx.gov/ halloweentown. For a printed form or more information, call (281) 275-2885. Other entertainment this year will include festive walkaround entertainment, a strolling magician, carnival games, a munchkin pumpkin patch, a spooky story telling booth and a piñata area. A variety of Town Square retailers such as Jamba Juice, Turquoise Grill & Bar, Fish City Grill, Amegy Bank and Pinot's Palette will have other scare-free surprises for families in attendance. Instead of the traditional trick-or-treating at the onsite retailers, children are encouraged to retrieve free candy at candy stations that will be located
throughout the event. Admission is free and open to the community. A free shuttle service will run from Mercer Stadium, 16403 Lexington Blvd., to Sugar Land Town Square from 3:308:30 p.m. Limited parking
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Gloria Reyes receives Crime Victim Advocate of the Year 2013
Crime Victim Advocate of Year Carol Rees Award was presented to Gloria Reyes, left, of the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. The award is presented to a crime victim advocate for their efforts in helping crime victims in Fort Bend County. Participating in the presentation was the award’s namesake, Carol Rees, center, and Assistant District Attorney Chad Bridges, right, who was the emcee of the workshop.
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Costume contests for trick-or-treaters of every age will be held in the following categories: Category Registration Time Contest Time Pets 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 3 years old & under 4:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 4-7 years old 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8-11 years old 5:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Adults 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
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it is easy to eat and cut. It was juicy and had an excellent flavor, as did the pork boudin. The brisket was excellent, although the pieces served were a bit fatty. It had a full-bodied smoke flavor without a bitter after-taste. And the sauce was very good also.
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