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GOP: Obamacare here to stay for a while WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan guaranteed a win on the Republican plan to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law.

Instead, he suffered a brutal defeat, cancelling a vote Friday and admitting “we’re going to be living with Obamacare for the foreseeable future.”

Friday’s painful rebuke is an ominous sign for President Donald Trump’s agenda, from taxes to infrastructure to the budget. Looming in a few weeks is the need to agree on a bill to keep the government open.

After the health care debacle, Trump told Republican leaders he’s moving on.

The episode is a danger point for the relationship between Trump and Ryan, who had an awkward pairing during the campaign but worked in tandem on the GOP health measure.

“I like Speaker Ryan,” Trump said. “I think Paul really worked hard.”

Virtually every congressional Republican won election promising to repeal Obamacare.

With a Republican in the White House, passage seemed almost guaranteed.

Ryan was steeped in the details, even at one point replicating for a nationwide cable news audience a detailed PowerPoint presentation he delivered to his members.

Earlier this month, he said flatly, “We’ll have 218 (votes) when this thing comes to the floor, I can guarantee you that.”

Ryan was thrust into the speaker’s chair after the stunning 2015 resignation of John Boehner, R-Ohio, and a failed bid by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

At the time, Ryan held his dream job — chairman of the powerful, tax-writing Ways and Means Committee — but took the job as the last viable option to lead a fractured House GOP. While Ryan eased comfortably into the job, he’s not the schmoozer Boehner was, a key skill in delivering like-minded but

Good Afternoon Canning, pickling workshop

Fort Bend County Libraries will again host representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons, who will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers at several locations in the Fort Bend County library system through April 18.

Income-tax forms will no longer be available at the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to download and print out the forms from the IRS website, www. irs.gov, during regular library hours.

A library card is needed to use the printers, and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white

Texas AgriLife Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences in Fort Bend County will host “Preserving the Bounty: Pressure Canning and Pickling” workshop on Friday, March 31, at the Extension office Annex, located at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. Food preservation techniques will include demonstrations of pressure canning and pickling. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by noon. The cost of the workshop will be $20. Call 281342-3034 to register.

Boots & Bling benefit

St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Men in Mission will hold its annual barbecue fundraiser on Sunday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, SH 36 in Rosenberg. Meal Tickets are $10 each. Presale tickets are available from church members or the church office at 1208 Fifth Street, Rosenberg, or phone 281341-7500 (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to noon). The Women will have a bake sale and drawing for a quilt. The youth ministry will have a silent and live auction.

Fort Bend Journal Check the leash Surely somewhere it says a new president gets more than two months and six days to fix the mess he inherited.

How would you like to clean up after the Obamas?

Obamacare, the economy, taxes and a totally botched foreign policy.

Trump should certainly get at least six months to resurrect the U.S. from its downfall brought about by a crazed gunslinger, Obama, the least qualified person ever to be commander-in-chief.

— BH

Around the Bend Golden Amadi, Brandon Bullock, Christian Viville and Brayden Miller of Richmond, and Marleny Pineda of Rosenberg, have been accepted into McMurry University...

George Ranch High School senior Aisha Sheikh excited to receive an acceptance letter from Occidental College...

Obituaries Rosa Portillo Cruz 75 Rudolph “Rudy” Paweleck, 91 See page 10

Today’s Scripture The psalmist wrote, “Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy.”

Psalm 64:1

Thought for Today “The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.”

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reluctant lawmakers.

He lacked the steel and seasoning of Democratic rival Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who delivered Obamacare in the first place — and that took months, not weeks.

Even before the bill went down, Pelosi was piling on, taunting Trump and, by implication, Ryan, for rushing the bill to the floor too early.

“You build your consensus in your caucus, and when you’re ready, you set the date to bring it to the floor,” Pelosi said.

“Rookie’s error, Donald Trump. You may be a great negotiator. Rookie’s error for bringing this up on a day when clearly you’re not ready.”

Library offers help with tax preparation

Needville Lady Jays sunk by Bay City’s second half; see Sports

George Ranch High School Athletic booster Club will once again host the Boots & Bling fundraiser is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. April 29 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Building B. Decades will perform live music. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at the fairgrounds office or online at www.grhsabc.com and include dinner, drinks and entertainment.

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Local Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels recipients Local seniors who will no longer receive hot meals

Budget cut means Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels will feed far fewer

BY AVERIL GLEASON agleason@fbherald.com

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels offers more than a meal, it offers a wellness check.

But with proposed federal funding budget cuts on the president’s agenda, Fort Bend Seniors may have to find a new way to fund its Meals on Wheels Program.

Fort Bend Seniors Chief Executive Officer Manuela Arroyos said that 1,200 seniors receive meals in Fort Bend County each day.

“If the budget is cut at a federal level, we would lose 38 percent of our budget,” Arroyos revealed.

A 38 percent budget cut means that approximately 3,000 seniors would be taken off the Meals on Wheels list.

For many homebound and elderly members of Fort Bend County, the meals delivered are often their only source of

nourishment or human contact, according to Development and Public Relations Manager Norma Gonzales.

The potential loss in funding could create a wait list for Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels.

Gonzales said that Meals on Wheels can furnish a senior with food for an entire year for $2,000, which is the same cost as one day in the hospital, according to Arroyos.

“Meals on Wheels programs are effective in improving nutrition among the elderly,” Gonzales said. “And they’re cost effective, because keeping older adults in their homes is less expensive than nursing-home care.”

The impact is likely to vary from place to place.

Every Meals on Wheels affiliate gets money from a different mix of state, local and federal government funds, along with individual donations and philanthropic organi-

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German Society members attend state convention Members of the Fort Bend Chapter of the Texas German Society attended the 34th Annual State Texas German Society Convention that was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange on Saturday.

The Convention was hosted by the Fayette and Lee County Chapters.

Speakers were Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka on Painted Churches & German Settlers in Fayette County, La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe on the history of Casino Hall and District Judge Jeff Steinhauser on the Influence of Law in Fayette County.

A catered meal served to approximately 300 members consisted of chicken fried chicken, sausage, sauerkraut, buttered potatoes, green

SEE CONVENTION, PAGE 12

Miss Beasley Bash sign-up extended The Beasley Community Committee is seeking eligible contestants for the final Beasley Bash Queens, Junior Miss and Little Miss contests.

Deadline to enter is March 28.

“This is a great opportunity for community involvement including lots of fun and numerous prizes for all contestants as well as a scholarship for the winner of the queen’s contest,” organizers said.

All female applicants for the queen’scontest must be between 14 and 19 years of age.

Applicants for the Junior Miss contest must be between the ages of 8 and 13 years of age and Little Miss applicants must be between 4 and 7 years of age as of May 19, 2017, to compete.

For Applications and the rules for the contest,go online to beasleybash.org. For more information, call Lisa Meyer at 832-573-3009 or Terri Cisneros at 713-392-5693.

The Beasley Bash is also accepting applications for the barbecue cookoff.

Library presents history program on Texas Revolution Fort Bend County Libraries will present a history program on the Texas Revolution on Tuesday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m., in the meeting room of George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

Dr. Nicholas Cox, a professor of Texas and U.S. History at Houston Community College, will discuss the events leading up to the Texas Revolution from fall 1835 to spring 1836, with a focus on the historic battles at Gonzales, the Alamo, and San Jacinto.

Learn how the battles transpired, their significance in the Texas revolution, and their impact on Texas history.

Dr. Cox received his doctorate degree in U.S. History from the University of Houston.

In addition to teaching Texas history at Houston Community College, Dr. Cox has taught at the Bronx Academy of Letters in New York City and the University of Houston. He is a member of the Southern Historical Association, the Texas State Historical Association, and the Fort Bend County Historical Commission.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call George Memorial Library at 281-342-4455 or the library system’s Public Information Office at 281633-4734.

A parting gift Friends, family and coworkers bid a fond fairwell to former Rosenberg Fire Chief Wade Goates on Friday. See photos, Page 12.

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Police: Woman falsely Newborn baby, toddler claims sexual assault by 3 found stabbed to death in black males N. Carolina DENISON — Police say an 18-year-old white woman who burst into a church in northeast Texas and claimed she had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted by three black males in ski masks has admitted she lied.

Cubans say they entered US before end of immigration policy

HOUSTON — A group of 11 Cuban immigrants being detained in South Texas are fighting deportation after alleging they were wrongly turned away while trying to enter the United States just before a long-standing immigration policy that allowed any Cuban who made it to U.S. soil to stay and become a legal resident was rescinded.

RADFORD, N.C. — A North Carolina sheriff says a newborn and the baby’s 2-year-old sister have been found stabbed to death.

Public memorial service to honor Fisher and Reynolds

LOS ANGELES — Stars and fans will gather Saturday for a public memorial to honor late actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher.

Man carrying a sword, dressed as Joker arrested in Virginia

WINCHESTER, Va. — Police in Virginia have arrested a man who was dressed as comic book villain the Joker and reportedly carrying a sword.Thirty-oneyear-old Jeremy Putman has been charged with wearing a mask in public, a felony.

Pakistan: More bloggers charged, cleric’s rally blocked

ISLAMABAD — Three more bloggers were accused of blasphemy in an Islamabad anti-terrorism court, while outside hundreds of security forces prevented a radical cleric from holding a protest to condemn another five bloggers, who were earlier charged with insulting Islam — an offense punishable by death in this Islamic country.

Iran says renewing UN special rapporteur mandate ‘spiteful’

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Bahram Ghasemi, has condemned as “selective and spiteful” the U.N. Human Rights Council’s resolution to renew the mandate of the U.N. special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran, saying it was a politically-motivated move by a few countries.

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n The East Bernard Knights of Columbus NO. 2500 will hold a fish fry fundraiser each Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through April 7 at the Riceside KC hall. All-you-can-plates of catfish, mac and cheese, hush puppies, cole slaw, beans and tea cost $10 for dinein customers. Cost for children 6-11 is $4 and children 4 and under free for dine-in only. Drive-thru plates are $10.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

n The T.W. Davis Family YMCA, will host the 11th annual YMCA Golf Classic on March 27. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the YMCA’s Annual Campaign and ultimately provide support for scholarships and subsidized programming. The deadline for signing up is March 20. This year, the tournament will be held at Pecan Grove Country Club with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. For information on available sponsorships or team registration, call Connie Stirgus or Brian Haines at 281-392-5055.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

n The Aug. 3, 1824, grant of a league of land from Mexico by Empresario Stephen F. Austin to First Colony pioneers Issac Pennington and David Randon is the subject of a Texas Historical Marker being dedicated

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THURSDAY, MARCH 30

n Fort Bend Seniors will hold a building dedication ceremony, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels center, 1330 Band Road in Texas. The ceremony will celebrate the agency’s successful capital campaign, which helped fund the Bud O’Shieles Community Center renovation, the new Meals on Wheels distribution kitchen and the new administration building.

For more information, contact Norma at norma@fortbendseniors.org or by phone at 281-633-7023.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

n First responders in Fort Bend County with children graduating high school or attending college in the 2017-2018 school year, may apply for the Behind the Badge Charities scholarship. The organization provides up to 24 $2,000 scholarships each year. Applications must be postmarked by March 31. Download the applications from Behind the Badge Charities website.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

n The Volunteers of OakBend Medical Center are holding its second Power of the Purse fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Safari Texas to raise money that will be donated to the renovation of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit. Tickets may be purchased online at www. oakbendmedcenter.org under the events section or call (281) 341-2864. or email ldrummond@obmc.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

n The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s

Office will host the 4th Annual Pinwheel Project from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eugene Hemann Circle in Richmond. n Get ready for a groovy time at the Fort Bend County Museum Association’s 28th annual Lone Star Stomp!

Set for Saturday, April 8, at the George Ranch Historical Park, this year’s Stomp will be a throwback to the 1960s as the Museum Association celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Revel in the decade that brought Beatlemania, flower children and the Summer of Love with live music by The Triumphs, a fun 1960s dinner catered by The Swinging Door, live and silent auctions, signature cocktails and lots of ’60s-era fun! For more information, visit http://www.fortbendmuseum.org or call 281-342-1256 or email lonestarstomp@fortbendmuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

n The Fort Bend Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its April meeting on at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the First Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City. Subject of the program is “Memories of Viet Nam – 1969,” presented by Robert Goodwin. Email cscholer@swbell.net for info.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

n Keep Richmond Beautiful will be hosting a Free Document Shred Event at Richmond City Hall, 402 Morton Street from 9 a.m. to noon in conjunction with the city of Richmond Spring Clean Up. A professional shredding company will be available to shred documents onsite. ID Required. Bring a city of Richmond water bill stub for ID purposes. Keep Richmond Beautiful volunteers will be on-hand for any assistance needed. For questions or to volunteer, please call Barbara Johnson (281) 342-4114.

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT A Page 5 bulletin in the Friday, March 24, edition of The Fort Bend Herald regarding a bus trip to a casino incorrectly encouraged rid-

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Today is Sunday, March 26, the 85th day of 2017. There are 280 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: In 1027, John XIX crowns Conrad II Holy Roman Emperor, founder of the Salian dynasty.

On Jan 8, 1790, U.S. President George Wa s h i n g ton delivers first-ever state of the union address. U.S. Congress passes Naturalization Act, requires 2-year George residency.

Washinton In 1804, Congress orders removal of Indians east of Mississippi to Louisiana In 1812, an earthquake destroys 90 percent of Caracas, Venezuela; about 20,000 die.

In 1830, the Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York.

In 1859, the first supposed sighting of Vulcan, a planet thought to orbit inside Mercury; it doesn’t exist.

In 1863, voters in West Virginia approve gradual emancipation of slaves.

In 1871, municipal elections bring revolutionaries to power in Paris to form Commune government.

In 1885, Eastman Film Co manufactures the first commercial motion picture film.

In 1909, in support of Mohammed Ali Shah’s coup d’etat against the constitutional government in Persia, a Russian military force invades northern Persia to relieve the siege of Tabriz.

In 1910, US forbid immigration to criminals, anarchists, paupers and the sick.

In 1937, Spinach growers of Crystal City, Texas, erects a statue of Popeye.

In 1942, the first “Eichmann transport” of Jews and other undersirables Popeye the to Auschwitz sailor man and Birkenau concentration camps takes place. in 1943, Elsie S. Ott becomes first woman awarded U.S. Air Force Medal.

In 1945, U.S. forces occupy Iwo Jima after 18,000 Japanese and 6,000 Americans killed. Marines raise the flag on Mount Suribachi.

In 1953, Dr. Jonas Salk announces vaccine to prevent polio.

In 1970, the Jonas 500th nuclear explosion is Salk announced by the US since 1945.

In 1974, George Foreman TKOs Ken Norton in two to win the heavyweight boxing title in Caracas, VeneGeorge zuela.

In 1979, repForeman resentatives from Israel and Egypt meet at Camp David to sign a historic peace treaty brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who wins a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.

In 1982, groundbreaking begins in in Washington, D.C. for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

After more than 70 years as a communist country, the USSR Boris holds its frist Yeltsin free elections in 1989; 190 million votes are cast. Boris Yeltsin wins the presidency.

In 1997, 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult commit suicide wearing new shoes and cowboy hats.

In 2015, Richard III of England (1452-1485) is reburied at Leicester Cathedral in England, after being discovered under a carpark in Leicester in 2012.

In 2012, Filmmaker James Cameron becomes the first person in 50 years to visit Challenger Deep, the deepest point on Earth.

In 2016, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders wins primary elections in Washington, Hawaii and Alaska.

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Three LCISD students earn top honors in art contest Lamar CISD artists finished up a successful Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Show, with their works earning a combined $277,000 at the Show’s Art Auction.

Leading the way was Foster High’s Alexander Chzhanov, the Class Champion for Monochromatic Drawing. His work “Flank Rider” brought $77,000 in the auction.

Reading Junior High’s Alex Velasquez was one of only two junior high students to make the auction.

The Junior High Reserve Class Champion’s work “Monroe Flower” was purchased for $59,000.

Foster’s Michael David Archibong was named Reserve Class Champion for his painting “If

Foster High School student Alexander Chzhanov was named the Class Champion in the Monochromatic Drawing division of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo student art comptition. His work “Flank Rider,” fetched $77,000 in the auction.

Foster’s Michael David Archibong was named Reserve Class Champion at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for his painting “If Scout Could Talk.” His work brought $39,000 at auction.

Reading Junior High’s Alex Velasquez earned a Reserve Class Champion ribbon for “Monroe Flower,” which was purchased at auction for $59,000.

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Richmond Garden Club members learned which types of plants are best suited for outdoor pets. From left are Carolyn Pope, Laurel Wendt, Mary Jane Kocurek, Rennie Knipling, Peggy Mathis and Sammie Wright.

Richmond Garden Club members learns about relationship between pets, plants Richmond Garden Club member Dorothy Ruehman and her champion Labrador retriever Ruby presented the March program at the home of Mary Jane Kocurek.

With spring plants in growth mode, Dorothy explained how to protect your animals in the yard and what plantings might be avoided. She warned about animals being around Oleanders, which are highly toxic, as well as Sago palms and Lilies (both day and tiger).

She suggests if your pets are known or believed to have eaten these plants, owners should induce multiple vomiting by using hydrogen peroxide in addition to contacting the ASPC animal poison control center at (888) 426-4435.

Dorothy also recommended special care when treating your yard with weed and feed, ant poison and pesticides, which are all harmful and can be fatal to animals.

She suggested using horse spray for tick and flea control and

a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and white vinegar for ears and feet for allergies. She also recommended Head and Shoulders shampoo.

Dorothy’s Ruby is a certified Therapy dog and works at the Methodist Occupational Therapy Department as well as being a Master National hunter retriever champion.

Hostesses for the March meeting were Carolyn Pope, Laurel Wendt, Rennie Knipling, Peggy Mathis and Sammie Wright.

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Scout Could Talk.” His work brought a final bid of $39,000.

Other students whose work was purchased at the auction were: • Katelyn Clack, Foster HS, with a final bid of $37,000; • Gracie Liang, George Ranch HS, $22,000; • Sonali Puri, Foster HS, $17,000; and • Timmy Tran, George Ranch HS, $17,000; • Gabriela Salazar, George Ranch HS, $9,000.

Archibong and Puri both earned full scholarships to this summer’s Western Art Academy in Kerville. The duo will receive four weeks of advanced art instruction.

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Pat on the Back

Congratulations to Foster High’s Alexander Chzhanov and Michael David Archibong, and Reading Junior High’s Alex Velasquez, who earned top honors in art competition.

Our View

Is the GOP giving up too quickly?

President Donald J. Trump pulled his bill to replace the Affordable Care Act on Friday, acknowledging he didn’t have enough votes to pass the plan.

Trump blamed Democrats for the bill’s failure, and said they will be solely to blame when Obamacare eventually explodes.

House Majority Leader Paul Ryan said House Republicans will now work on other much-needed legislation, such as new tax laws and securing America’s borders.

But Republicans only spent 64 days on repealing and replacing Obamacare — a major campaign pledge by every conservative who ran for office in 2016.

So why abandon the issue now?

Why take a one-shot, win-or-lose attitude on such important legislation as healthcare?

Why not step back, revise the plan into something that all Republicans

can agree on, and then bring it back up for a vote later.

Why the rush?

Obamacare is a disaster, and it’s getting worse. Premiums are growing and will soon be unaffordable.

Trump shouldn’t have vowed to pass the bill without asking Democrats.

It came back to haunt him.

Sadly, it will hurt millions of Americans who are in desperate need of healthcare if he doesn’t give it another stab.

Perhaps, Trump has learned a lesson from the debacle: He has to build a partisan coalition to pass important legislation.

If he has, then the bill’s failure may help him pass other legislation on immigration, trade, taxes and more.

What if Edison had given up his research for the incandescent light after only one attempt?

Is the ‘Deep State’ Constitutional?

Recent revelations, notably the March 8, Wikileaks dump of over 9,000 emails, is reportedly a dump far larger and worse than the Edward Snowden revelations in 2013.

A dump disclosing potential spying of Americans by their own television sets, whether on or off, or by their automobiles.

Sophisticated cyber technology “beyond what Snowden could have imagined,” capable of spying leaving the footprint of other countries (such as Russia) so our government remains undetected, has caused many to look to the Constitution Harold for protecPease tion from their own government.

Remember Snowden had revealed the National Security Agency’s “intercepting 200 million text messages every day worldwide through a program called Dishfire” (Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, “The 10 Biggest Revelations from Edward Snowden’s Leaks,” Mashable, Jun. 05, 2014).

Is the “Deep State” constitutional?

In the Constitution the words “national security” are not used but “common defense” is mentioned twice, first in the Preamble, which is but a statement of intent and is not generally seen as usable

for codification of law, and next in Article I, Section 8 as one of the four powers of congress; the others being the power to tax, pay the debts, and provide for the general welfare.

Sections 2-9 are the qualifiers on what is meant by “common defense” so as to limit government’s inclination to define everything as common defense, as it now does by using the words national security instead.

Unfortunately for big government advocates, collecting and storing data on its citizens is not cited or even alluded to.

Nor has such authority been added by way of an amendment to the Constitution.

Fortunately for Americans this behavior is specifically forbidden in the Fourth Amendment which reads: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,” (is the strongest possible language conceivable) “and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

The amendment was specifically designed to prevent government spying on its own people.

Prior to the American Revolution the British government used what was called “a general search warrant” which allowed their agents to harass the people thought to be doing, or saying, something disapproved by the

government.

No such flexible interpretation was allowed in our government until recent times.

In our day, computers, cellphone messages and phones are our “papers and effects.”

Simply confiscating their messages and storing them, perhaps indefinitely, should be no different than the police walking into your home and taking any letters you have received or are about to send and housing them in police headquarters in case they should need them to use against you at a later day.

As a first principle your house and papers are off-limits to the government.

Moreover, unreasonable was not to be decided by the police.

All searches are unreasonable without probable cause that you are doing something harmful to others.

Elected judges exist for assessing probable cause.

Should they get cozy with the police they can be defeated in the next election.

As initially interpreted there were to be few federal laws, hence few unelected federal justices.

This was to be a state, county, or city matter. Judges rousted out of a good sleep in the middle of the night were not likely to be too happy about having to assess frivolous charges.

Dr. Harold Pease is a religious conservative who teaches history and political science at Taft College and writes a weekly column called Liberty Under Fire.”

Trump to unveil new tax plan in August WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that after the initial congressional battle over health care, the administration plans to turn quickly to tax reform with the goal of getting a program approved by Congress by August.

“Health care is a very complicated issue,” Mnuchin said. “In a way, tax reform is a lot simpler.”

Mnuchin said he had been overseeing work on the administration’s bill over the past two

months and it would be introduced soon. He said it would be one proposal that would cover both cutting individual and corporate taxes in the same legislation.

“We are not cutting this up and doing little pieces at a time,” Mnuchin said.

He said the goal was still to win congressional approval of the tax measure by August. But if the timeline is delayed, he said he expected the proposal to pass by the fall.

At the White House, press secretary Sean Spicer acknowledged the August deadline is an “ambitious one” for such a comprehensive and complicated project, but he said it’s a goal the administration “is going to try to stick to.”

“Tax refund is something the president is very committed to,” Spicer told reporters.

Mnuchin had lunch at the White House Friday with President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan.

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Weekend Slants —

Grandma’s Apple Pandowdy I keep hearing about the popular guy thing — a man cave. It’s where they keep all their macho gear.

I’m not sure mine qualifies, but I like it.

It’s a side room at my house that serves as an office, a library that holds 400 to 500 books and roughly 150 photos of various stages of family, Bill children and Hartman grandchildren.

It’s got a TV, world atlas, about 200 old press passes, a shotgun cabinet, some old horse trophies, a Texas Ranger flag and a wooden armadillo you can stub your toe on. It’s also a bedroom for one of my dogs.

One of the photos — front and center — is of William Bonino and Carrie Nelson Black, my late maternal grandparents. In a word, they were “great.”

Will Black ran the U.S. Maritime office at the entry to the Port of Houston, located at Morgan’s Point, adjacent to the old LaPorte-Goose Creek ferry.

His job was to log every vessel that came into and exited the Port of Houston.

If the port was too busy for arrivals, Grandpa Black would send his Golden Retriever, Lady, swimming to the ship to pick up a small line and swim it back to shore.

Grandpa would pull the line until the docking lines were reachable, then tie the big vessel off to huge moorings in front of the maritime office.

When he got the release word, he’d unhook the ship and send it up-channel.

For a five-year-old lad who had crossed on the channel ferry with his mom and older sister, this was “big time,” particularly since Grandpa gave us a shiny quarter each time we stopped for a quick visit.

From there, it was up the hill to Morgan’s Point where they lived to visit Grandma.

Originally, their house was down on the flats at Morgan’s Point, facing Galveston Bay, but it was moved uphill because of storms and flooding.

On the flats adjacent to the maritime office, the elevation is just a couple of feet.

When they moved up the hill — actually the highest point along Galveston Bay toward Seabrook and Kemah — the front door became the back, and the back porch was the first thing you saw on arrival.

In the 1940s, if there was such a thing as “cool,” their house qualified. It was a wooden 3-bedroom house, but one of the bedrooms was called the “crazy room.” We didn’t go in that room often.

To this day, no one ever explained what that meant or who named it. Maybe we had a hidden, crazy relative.

Grandpa was from Louisiana, but Grandma was a native of La Porte, actually the oldest living native at her death. She could cook like nobody’s business.

Her specialty was apple pandowdy. There were 12 ingredients, the main one being five cups of sliced and peeled apples, with lots of other tasty goodies.

It had a crust to kill for.

Whipped cream was optional.

I’m thinking the pan was a key ingredient. It was a 13 by 9 deep

baking pan that had been run over at least 8-9 times by their old Dodge coupe to give it the right look and shape.

I’m sure it took a hour to prepare, but it seemed like minutes.

When it was done, her little kitchen smelled like I’d imagine it is in heaven.

One taste, and you’d want to fall face-first into the scrumptious delicacy.

Between apple pandowdy and their delicious pecans from backyard/front yard trees, we never went wanting for something to eat.

As I got older, tending their yard became my weekly chore.

At first, it was with an old, rotary push mower. Grandpa later bought a power job that ran on white gas.

It was like mowing an area the size of the Astrodome. Today, when I drive by the old place, it looks like a postage stamp. Somebody stole some of the land.

Not-so-kind memories were the mosquitoes. They were like attack dogs. The repellent Off was not even a dream in those days, and swatting was the only deterrent.

I’ve never cleared my system of the smell of Campho-Phenique, which Grandma said helped cure anything. Thankfully, the Zika virus hadn’t been born yet.

I think about Grandma and Grandpa often. That’s why I keep their big photo handy.

They always had time for the kids and told great stories. Family. Work. Friends. We could all take a reminder on how to live from our grandparents.

Particularly if they liked apple pandowdy.

Reach BH at bhartman@hartmannews.com.

Outside View

Trump walks away from the deal Like a rug buyer at a Turkish bazaar, Donald Trump has tired of haggling and is walking away, looking over his shoulder to see if the seller is chasing after him, agreeing to his price.

He has confronted Republicans with a choice: Vote for Obamacare or for Trumpcare.

He has taken away the middle ground.

By saying he will not propose another repeal and replace package, he is forcing Re p u bl i c a n House memDick bers to grow Morris up and face the consequences of their stubborn perfectionism.

What makes the choice especial-

ly drastic is that Obamacare is dying right before our eyes.

If it is the only option to provide health care, those who depend on it will find themselves without any protection.

Within a few more months, all the health insurers will have pulled out of Obamacare.

They know that staying in the program means that they will go broke.

They know that the death spiral of fewer enrollees, higher premiums and a sicker, older risk pool will doom the program and its insurers to insolvency.

The Ryan-Trump bill, with its new improvements, is a very good one.

The premiums will go down because the required services included in Obamacare will be repealed.

People will be able to buy the policies they want.

Catastrophic insurance will be

available to everyone who wants it.

Deductibles will again become reasonable.

And subsidies will be available.

The Congressional Budget Office may not realize it but they will not need to be as expensive as they are now because the underlying premiums will not be nearly as high.

With fewer things covered, the premiums will drop.

Republican Congressmen cannot consign their constituents to a failing system.

Trump has made the choice especially stark.

The author of “The Art of the Deal” has made everyone put down their cards.

Welcome to President Trump’s Washington, everyone.

Dick Morris is a syndicated columnist. Contact him at dickmorris. com.

Your View

The dog you dropped off is dead I am the woman in the green car that thought you needed help.

It never dawned on me that you were dropping off a dog until we saw you opening cans of food and saw the fawn-colored dog hovering nervously nearby.

I guess you needed to feel better about what you were doing.

You should know that the dog returned to that spot every day, looking for you.

It would not come to anyone that tried to help it.

It was your dog and you were its

human and that was that.

Can you imagine the betrayal that you dog felt?

I cannot imagine what circumstance would make you think that this was better than surrendering it to a shelter that would try to rehome it.

I cannot imagine what the dog may have done for you to treat it so callously.

Judging by your car, it wasn’t that you couldn’t afford a dog.

I saw your dog one last time this morning.

It had been hit by a car and died.

I do not know if it suffered or how long it laid there.

By the direction it turned, it looked like it was trying to get back to where you left it.

Ironic, isn’t it?

I wish I would have gotten your license plate number.

I would have turned you in.

I am not as forgiving as your dog was.

Dorothy Stogsdill Beasley

Sunday, March 26, 2017

NEWS

FORT BEND HERALD

Good News ’Round the Grove

Travis H.S. to host casino night fundraiser Wow, can you believe spring break has come and gone? I hope everyone enjoyed the break and we are back into to the normal choas of our lives.

Just a small bit of information to pass along.

Travis Tigers Roaring…

The Travis High School Athletic Booster Club is hosting its first annual Casino Michelle Night on FriCornell day, April 7, beginning at 7pm. It will be held at Slater’s Sports Zone at 727 Plantation Drive in Pecan Grove.

Proceeds from the evening will directly support the 709 athletes at Travis High School. The event will include a buffet dinner, game tables,

prizes, auction items, cash bar and music. “It will be a fun night with other Travis parents and community residents; all adults are invited,” said Booster Club President Tammye Crawford. “Make it your date night and come out and support Travis athletes!”

Travis Athletics has enjoyed continuous success over the years.

“This year Boys Basketball made Bi-District Champs for the ninth year in a row with sub-varsity teams reaching District Champs as well.

Girls Basketball reached Bi-District playoffs and both sub-varsity teams were undefeated District Champs. Football was a Bi-District finalist for the third year in a row with Junior Varsity finishing as undefeated District Champs. Cross Country boys were District Champs and girls were Runner-up, and Cheer placed 7th in Texas.

All of our sports reach high levels in our district with many players going on to the collegiate level,”

said Athletic Director Trey Sissom.

“Our sports programs are not only building hard-working athletes but strong leaders too.

It’s a great time to support these boys and girls.”

Casino Night tickets are limited and are on sale at www.travistigers. com. Contact the Booster Club atboosterclubtravis@gmail.com with any questions.

Once and Aggie… Always an Aggie…

So whether you know it or not… there are a vast number of Aggies in our area.

The Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club is an active organization in our immediate area that is holding its biggest fund raiser of the year and are once again asking this Aggie-enriched community to support them so they can in turn support more students.

They will be raffling a car.

The raffle is going to be held at College Station during parent’s

weekend, Saturday, April 8th. Tickets will be on sale now thru April for your chance at a new car. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from any Aggie Mom, including myself.

Only 500 tickets will be sold so your chances of winning are very good.

Participating in fundraisers like this one allows the Moms to raise over $29,000 and award 30 student scholarships. For more information on the group or fundraiser visit their website at FortBendMoms.AggieNetwork.com.

The Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club currently has over 100 members that join together to support all Fort Bend County students who attend Texas A&M University in College Station and Galveston Texas. For ticket information, email me. I’ll be more than happy to get you your ticket!

That’s it for this week.

If you have something you’d like to spread the word about, I can be reached at mcfbherald@yahoo.com.

assault with deadly weapon, Jan. 3; aggravated assault with deadly weapon, Jan. 3.

■■ Tarold Lee Taylor, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, Jan. 3.

■■ Richard Garcia, unauthorized use of vehicle, Jan. 9.

■■ Samuel Maciel, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 2 or 2-A more than equal to 400G, Jan. 9.

■■ Jose Pineda, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 2 or 2-A more than equal to 400G, Jan. 9.

■■ Daveion London Charles, theft of firearm, Jan. 2.

■■ Justin Lee Ramos, fraud intent obtain controlled substance schedule I/II, Nov. 19, 2015.

■■ Tori Latryce Hamilton, theft property more than equal to $2,500 less than $30K, Jan. 19.

■■ Deandre Devontay Simmons, burglary of habitation, Jan. 30.

■■ Roberto Reyes, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 2 or 2-A more than equal to 4G less than 400G, Feb. 1.

■■ Arianna Lashae Davis, possession marijuana 2 ozs less than 4 ozs drug free zone if at trial, Feb. 3.

■■ Kalen Zachary Moore, possession marijuana 2 ozs less than 4 ozs drug free zone if at trial, Feb. 3.

■■ Anthony Dejuan Pouncy, possession marijuana 2 ozs less than 4 ozs drug free zone if at trial, Feb. 3.

■■ James Donald Dufresne, possession controlled substance penalty group 2 more than equal to 4G less than 400G, Feb. 4.

■■ David Daniel Ned Jr., possession controlled substance penalty group 2 less than 1G, Feb. 4.

■■ Tschvahn Renee Curtis, driving while intoxicated third or more, Feb. 5.

■■ Jeremiah Ferrer, aggravated robbery, Feb. 4.

■■ Jose Torres Jr., aggravated robbery, Feb. 4.

■■ Patrick Bennett, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, Feb. 6.

■■ Bobby Ray Cervantes, tamper/ fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, Feb. 7.

■■ Joshua Anthony Blackmon, theft of firearm, Feb. 9.

■■ Shamoun Wilson Ardoin, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 1 more than equal to 1G less than 4G, Feb. 9.

■■ Shamoun Wilson Ardoin, unlawful possession firearm by felon, Feb. 9.

■■ Jonathon Patrick Donaghy, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 1 less than equal to 4G less than 200G, Jan. 26.

■■ Thomas Joseph Mandeville, possession controlled substance penalty group 1 more than equal to 1G less than 4G, Feb. 9.

■■ Sylvia Fabela, forgery financial instrument, Feb. 13.

■■ Jhon Zamora-Ibarguen, burglary of habitation, July 28, 2016.

■■ Rhynia Charles Johnson, burglary of habitation, Feb. 15.

■■ Keenon Thorton, burglary of habitation, Feb. 15.

■■ Keenon Thorton, evading arrest detention with vehicle, Feb. 15.

■■ Patrick Odell Williams, burglary of habitation, Feb. 15.

■■ Robert Bart Duty, possession controlled substance penalty group 1 less than 1G, Feb. 15.

■■ Roderick Glenn Phelps, burglary of habitation, Feb. 15.

■■ Johnny Ray Robinson, possession controlled substance penalty group 2 more than equal to 1G less than 4G, Feb. 16.

■■ Mario Solis, theft property less than $2,500 two more previous convictions, Feb. 12.

■■ Jesus Torres, aggravated robbery, Feb. 4.

■■ Bryce Lee Goddard, possession controlled substance penalty group 3 less than 28G drug free zone if at trial, Feb. 22.

■■ Christian Marcelino Mireles, theft property less than $2,500 two more previous convictions, Feb. 21.

■■ John Morales Jr., possession controlled substance penalty group 1 less than 1G, Feb. 21.

■■ Treyveon Rashad Coleman, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, Feb. 22.

■■ Harrachio Deshon Fletcher, driving while intoxicated third or more, Feb. 22.

■■ John Michael Russo, unauthorized use of vehicle, Feb. 23.

■■ John Michael Russo, criminal mischief more than equal to $2,500 less than $30K, Feb. 23.

■■ Garrett Wayne Dowell, possession controlled substance penalty group 2 less than 1G, Feb. 19.

■■ Gerardo Enrique Zambrano, possession controlled substance penalty group 1 less than 1G, Feb. 23.

■■ Jacqueline Marie Ybarra, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, Feb. 24.

■■ Lauren Catherine Naples, driving while intoxicated third or

more, Feb. 26.

■■ Christopher Delacruz-Ruiz, possession controlled substance penalty group 2 less than 1G, Feb. 27.

■■ Amanda Renea Lee, tamper/ fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, Feb. 28.

■■ Edward Louis Mireles, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, Jan. 30.

■■ Charles Victor Manes, intoxicated assault cause serious bodily injury peace officer/firefighter/ EMS, Feb. 17.

■■ Jason Andrew Alsup, tamper/ fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, March 8.

■■ Ronnie Earl Kimble, burglary of building, March 5.

■■ Korey Parryman, possession controlled substance penalty group 2 more than equal to 1G less than 4G, March 7.

■■ Marcus Leon Johnson, possession controlled substance penalty group 1 more than equal to 1G less than 4G, March 9.

■■ Christopher Devon McCloud, theft property less than $2,500 two/ more previous convictions, March 8.

■■ Stephen Jasso, theft property less than $2,500 two/more previous convictions, Feb. 12.

Indictments Fort Bend County Indictments for March 20, 2017 follows. The indictments are listed by name, offense and offense date.

■■ Jimmy Lee Daniels, aggravated robbery, March 14, 2015.

■■ Jimmy Lee Daniels, aggravated robbery, March 14, 2015.

■■ Jimmy Lee Daniels, aggravated robbery, March 14, 2015.

■■ George B. Amequito, criminal mischief more than equal to $2,500 less than $30K, Sept. 2, 2015.

■■ April Lashea Brown, theft property less than $2,500 two more previous convictions, Nov. 29, 2015.

■■ Destiny Lakdera Brown, theft property less than $2,500 two more previous convictions, Nov. 29, 2015.

■■ Robin Laschae Williams, theft property less than $2,500 two more previous convictions, Nov. 29, 2015.

■■ Lemar Deshawn Arbuthnot, unlawful possession firearm by felon, Oct. 16, 2016.

■■ Austin McKinzie Lowery, possession marijuana more than 4 ozs less than equal to 5 lbs., Oct. 20, 2016.

■■ Kevin Joseph Gilmore, burglary of building, Nov. 24, 2016.

■■ David Earl Haywood, evading arrest detention with vehicle, Nov. 24, 2016.

■■ Angelo Carlo Banzon, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 1 more than equal to 4G less than 200G, Sept. 12, 2016.

■■ Angelo Carlo Banzon, manufacture delivery controlled substance penalty group 1 more than equal to 400G, Nov. 29, 2016.

■■ Jose Montalvo Jr., prohibited substance/item in correctional facility, Dec. 17, 2016.

■■ Jonathan Marcus Hill, robbery, Dec. 22, 2016.

■■ Lorenzo Lamar Matson, unauthorized use of vehicle, Dec. 24, 2016.

■■ Earl James Semien, murder, Dec. 24, 2016.

■■ Deshaundra Jazae Stevenson, assault public servant, Dec. 24, 2016.

■■ Rosemary Paige Harrah, capital murder of person under ten years of age, Dec. 11, 2016.

■■ Michael Anthony Mata, murder, Dec. 30, 2016.

■■ Fermin Guerrero, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, Jan. 2; aggravated assault with deadly weapon, Jan. 2.

■■ Fermin Guerrero, assault family/house member impede breath/ circulation, Jan. 2.

■■ Tarold Lee Taylor, aggravated

Candidates forums scheduled for April 11,12 and 18 The Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a series of candidates forums.

The first forum will feature candidates for the Lamar CISD school board and will be held April 11. The second forum featuring candidates for the city of Rosenberg and will take place April 12.

The last forum will feature

candidates for the city of Richmond and is scheduled for April 18.

All the forums will take place

from 6-7:30 p.m. at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Dr. in Richmond.

The public is invited to attend.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

RELIGION

FORT BEND HERALD

Church news Calvary Baptist Church

4111 Airport Ave. in Rosenberg, 281-232-0372, calvaryrosenberg.org, — on Sunday offers an 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service — followed by Bible study for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:45 a.m. Comporary Worship Service.

Group Bible Study is offered for adults, teens and children at 6 p.m. on Sundays.

On Wednesdays the schedule includes; choir for preschoolers through 5th grade at 6:00 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. Mission Friends, Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors and Youth and Adult Bible Study. Dr. Jason Martin is pastor.

Calvary Episcopal Church

FM 762 at Austin Street in Richmond, offers two Sunday worship services — an 8 a.m. traditional service and 10:30 a.m. contemporary service.

Community Christian Church of Rosenberg

Unity of the Brethren, 5220 Reading Road in Rosenberg — Sunday School 9 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Bible study at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Pastor is Ben Kruse.

Creekside Christian Fellowship Church

located across from Needville High School.

Faith United Methodist Church

Faith United Methodist Church, 4600 359 in Richmond, 281-341-8200, www.faithumc.org. Sunday worship services begin with The Table from 8:30-9:00 am for prayer, communion and a brief devotion by a pastor. Traditional service is at 9:00 am in the Worship center. This hour offers a robed choir, hymns and liturgy. The Branch is held at 10:00 am in the Chapel. This service combines traditional elements with acoustic music. At 11:00 am the Vine, held in the Worship center, is a contemporary service with a band, praise songs and special music. Adult Bible classes meet at 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am.

Youth Bible study for grades 6-12 meets at 10:00 am. Children’s Bible study is at 10:00 am with a dynamic children’s worship service at 11:00 am. All of our worship services can be seen and heard on the web. Visit the church website, www.faithumc. org and click on the “Live Worship” link in the Worship and Giving section. The Men of Faith will host ongoing gatherings on the third Monday of the month from 6 to 8pm.

Join us in the field next to the parking lot for food, fellowship and a devotional. Bring a side dish or desert and a chair to sit on. Easter services are: Holy Thursday, April 13 at 7pm, a Living Last Supper, Good Friday April 14 at 7pm, a Tenebrae Service of readings, songs and candles, and Easter Sunday April 16 at 7 am Sunrise Service in the Chapel, 8am Traditional in the Worship Center, 9:30 Acoustic in the Worship Center and 11am Contemporary in the Worship Center. At Faith you will experience a message you can relate to, music that is uplifting and exciting and real relationships. We invite you to explore our ministries and become involved in the life of Faith. “Belong, Believe and Be a Blessing.”

First Assembly of God

2512 Ave. N in Rosenberg, firstassemblyonline.net, 281-342-3805 — the church announced that it is “looking for those without a church home, who want to be a part of something big that God wants to do through us by making a difference in our community.”

First Assembly of God also offers Life University — free classes on Monday evenings at 2512 Ave. N in Rosenberg. One hour classes begin at 7 p.m. Adult classes include anger management, conversational Spanish, developing a father’s heart, Heavenly nourishment, and strengthening your walk with God. Classes are limited.

Register by calling 281-342-3805.

First Baptist Church of Beasley

7319 Ave. J, Beasley, 979-387-2267, beasleychurch.gutensite.com, will have worship services at 11 a.m.

Sunday with Rev. Charlie Blansit, pastor, and Bible study at 9:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Orchard

corner of Galveston and Sabine streets, 281-478-7543, has Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. A Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Bedo, pastor.

First Baptist Church of Richmond

502 S. Fifth St., 281-342-8664, fbcrichmond.net, will have worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Bible study is 9 a.m.

Vacation Bible School scheduled for June 26-29, Monday through Thursday. For children Kindergarten -6th Grade.

Call Sandy to register 281-3428664/sandy@fbcrichmond.net Forms available at the church office or online @www.fbcrichmond. net

First Baptist Church of Rosenberg

1117 First St., 281-232-6622, www. firstrosenberg.org, has a classic worship service at 9am and a contemporary service at 11:11am with

Dr. John Reid, pastor. Bible Study classes for all ages are taught at 10:10am every Sunday. On Sunday evenings at 5:30pm we have an Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall, a Youth service for 7th-12th grades in the Youth Room, Children in Action-grades 1st-6th grade, and a nursery available for K-0. Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm we have an Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall, a Youth service for grades 7th12th and Children’s Choirs for age 4-6th grade. The nursery is available for 0-3 years old. In April, our church will hold its 30th Annual Ladies Night Out Event on Saturday, April 22nd at 5:30pm. Tickets are $20 each and you will enjoy dinner, special guest speaker, Laurie Cole and a silent auction. Donations are currently being accepted for the silent auction. This event benefits our Mother’s Day Out Program and Preschool Department.

Current registration for our 2017 Fall MDO Program is now open to the public. For more information, please visit their website at www. mdofirstrosenberg.org.

First English Lutheran Church

3615 College St. in Damon, 979742- 3427, holds services under the direction of Pastor Jamie Olson every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. with the Rites of Communion offered the first and third Sundays of the month.

First United Methodist Church of Fulshear

8201 Harris St., 281- 346-1416, fumc-fulshear.org — Sunday worship begins with a traditional service and weekly communion at 8:30 a.m., a middle service at 9:45 a.m., and late service at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Cary Wilkins, Sr. Pastor, and Rev. Bobby Knowles.

Sunday School classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. Three adult classes. Youth meet Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Kids troup meets Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.

Call 281-346-1416 for more information.

First United Methodist Church

1127 Third St., Rosenberg, 281342- 3333, fumcrosenberg.net — Our Pastor is Rev. Bob Sinclair. Our services are at 8:30 a.m., featuring our Praise Band, and at 11 a.m., featuring our Sanctuary Choir. Sunday School classes for all ages meet at 9:40 a.m.

Our youth group, for grades 6-12, meets Sundays from 5-7 p.m. Children’s Choirs rehearse at 5 p.m.

Wednesdays. Handbell ringers rehearse at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, with Sanctuary Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

The Praise Team Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

First Presbyterian Church

1400 Radio Lane in Rosenberg, 281-342- 2076 will worship in the sanctuary beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m.

Friedens United Church of Christ

7502 Avenue I, Beasley. For more information call 979-387-2787 or 281814-6301.

Friendship Church Assembly of God

Lead Pastor Luke Crain’s message “Wrong Way” from his sermon series “Life Is a Highway” will highlight the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Friendship Church, 4640 Richmond Foster Road at FM 359 in Richmond.

Wednesday evening activities include Royal Rangers and Girls Ministry clubs for age 3 through fifth grade, Studio Student Ministries (for youth), and an adult worship and prayer night – all beginning at 7 p.m.

To hear Friendship Church sermons via iTunes podcast, search “Friendship Church Richmond.”

Church bulletins and sermons are available online. Sermon audio and PDF files may be downloaded by visiting the media tab on the church home page at www.friendshipchurch.cc.

For more information, consult the website, go to Facebook at / FriendshipChurchRichmond or phone the church office at 281/3411300.

Graeber Road Church of Christ

1910 Graeber Road, across the street from Navarro Middle School.

We offer Bible classes for all ages on Sundays at 9am and Wednesdays at 7:30pm. We also assemble for worship on Sundays at 10am and 6pm. Our adult Bible classes are currently studying the Gospel of John on Sunday mornings. A warm welcome awaits you! For more information, visit www.graeberroad.com.

Grace Community Bible Church

located at 5121 FM 359, Richmond. Worship services are at 8:30am and 11am with Pastor David Hodges. Sunday School for all ages is offered from 9:45am-10:45am.

At Grace you can expect careful Bible teaching through books of the Bible and heartfelt worship with contemporary music and

Heading to high school All the eighth-graders at Holy Rosary Catholic School that applied to area Catholic high school’s were accepted. Some students applied to one school, while some had two or three schools to choose from. Front row, from left, are Andrew Do, Strake Jesuit, Zachary Johnson, Strake Jesuit, Elizabeth Valdez, St. John

XXIII, and Victoria Reyes and St. John XXIII. Back row, from left, Jacob Dorman, Strake Jesuit, Martin Dietz, Strake Jesuit, Damien Morales, Strake Jesuit and St. John XXIII, Ryan Gubbels, Strake Jesuit and St. John XXIII, and John Hoelscher, Strake Jesuit, St. John XXIII, and St. Thomas.

songs along with updated traditional hymns.

We have an excellent Awana program that is available on Friday evenings (6:30pm-8:20pm) from September through May for children 2yrs old through high school.

Awana reaches children for Christ through fun, Scripture-filled experiences that lead them to know, love and serve Him. Awana impacts families by reaching children and helping them grow as long-term disciples.

Following Awana is Parents’ Night Out which is from 8:20pm to 10:00p m.

Wednesday evenings are when our Youth Group meets, as well as periodic Friday game nights after Awana. Wednesday mornings and evenings are also when we host a Ladies’ Bible Study Group, which alternates between using popular women’s studies and studying through books of the Bible together.

Grace is a mission-minded church with a heart to reach Fort Bend County for Christ. For more information about our beliefs or various ministries, visit our website at www.insidegrace.org or call our church office at 281-341-0618.

led by Pastor Christ at 9:30 a. m.

A nursery is provided for all children through age 4. JOY Quilters meet every Monday at 4 p.m. Pecan Grove Quilters meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Prayer Shawl Group meets each Friday at 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study meets each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Men’s Bible Study meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the church office.

Great Oaks Baptist Church

14820 Branch Forest Drive, servicing Fort Bend and Harris County. Would like to invite all to the Friends and Family Day on 9/23/2016 starting at 11:00 a.m. www.nbbcf.org.

7101 FM 2759 Richmond, TX meets Sunday at 9:45am with Sunday School for all ages. Enjoy worship at 11am with our Pastor Russell Davis and Bible Study Sunday evening at 6 pm. Wednesday evening Bible Study 6:30pm. Thursday morning a weekly Ladies Prayer meeting begins at 10:45 am.

The Hispanic Church

Light Unto Thy Path, meets in the fellowship hall with Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. and worship begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

1416 George St., Rosenberg. Altar Society meets at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at in Marian Hall followed by a luncheon. Weekend schedule at Holy Rosary: Saturdays — confessions at 4 p.m.; Mass at 5:30 p.m.

Sundays: Masses at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and every first Saturday in Marian Hall.

8:15 a.m. Thursdays in the church.

Perpetual Adoration Chapel all day, every day. Rosary for Peace Mondays at 6 p.m. in Marian Hall.

Bible Study Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Mark Conference Room at the Parish Hall.

Choir practices Monday evenings. Contact the church office for information about joining the choir to sing at 9 a.m. Masses.

Hope Lutheran Church ELCA

(Extending the Love of Christ to All), 7302 Ave. C, Beasley, 979-3872580, tinyurl.com/khdzmgm — The Rev. Karen Wilhelm will conduct worship at 10:315 a.m.

Immanuel Evangelical Church

(979-793-6125) is located at 9018 Church Street in Needville, TX. Our Sunday mornings begin at 9AM for Sunday school. Our Sunday morning worship service occurs at 10:15AM. This week we will continue our study through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This week’s sermon is called the “Growing in the Lord (Colossians 1:24-29). On Wednesdays, we honor the Lenten season with each service beginning at 7pm. This week’s Lenten service will be a study of Philippians 3:3-11: “Obtaining Righteousness Through Faith in Christ”. We hope you can come visit and worship with us. Also, our student ministry meets every Wednesday (even during Lenten season). Call the church office for information concerning specific times and specific ages. God bless you.

Joy Lutheran Church

717 FM 359 in Richmond, 281-7623310, www.joyrichmond.org, conducts two worship services with Holy Communion each Sunday.

Celebration Worship, a traditional service begins at 8 a.m. and Spirit Touching Spirit, a contemporary service led by the Praise Band and lay liturgists begins at 10:30 a. m.

A Children’s Time lesson precedes the sermon by Pastor Tim Christ at each service. Sunday school for children ages two years through high school in the classrooms begins at 9:15 a.m. Adult classes are

LIFEChurch Fort Bend

has worship service at Reading Junior High School, 8101 FM 762, Richmond, at 10:30 a.m.

During the service, a nursery and Sunday school will be available. For more information, or to register, visitlifechurchfortbend. org.

Needville United Methodist Church

8602 Church St., Needville, 979793-6185, needvilleumc.org— Worship service is at 10:45 a.m. Sundays with a message by the Rev. Pamela Jackson; Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.; Youth Sunday is at 5 p.m. except on the first Sunday of each month. Call for information on Bible studies and Girl Scout meetings.

New Bethel Baptist Church

New Covenant Fellowship Church

1412 Brazos St., Rosenberg, 281341-0303 — Sunday worship service (with communion) is at 10 a.m. with Pastor Charles Surovik giving the sermon “Forgive them.” Children will go to Sunday School during the sermon. Daily prayer is at 6 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. — Fellowship meal; 6:45 p.m. —Adult teaching “He Chose the Nails,” by Max Lucado.

Classes for children and teens.

Peace Lutheran Church

located at the corner of Avenue I and Radio Lane, Rosenberg (281342-8800). Worship is at 9:30 am each Sunday with Sunday School at 10:45 am.

Every Tuesday the Dorcas Community Sewing Circle meets in the Fellowship Hall at 9 am.

The women for this non-profit event sew quilts. Anyone wishing to help with the quilting is welcome.

Choir practice is held each Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Military Care Package packing is held the second Monday of each month at 9 am inthe Fellowship Hall. The public is invited to help with this outreach. www.peace-rosenberg.org6

Primera Iglesia Bautista

1211 Clay St. in Richmond. For more information, call 832-289- 9166.

Quest Church

Temporary location is in the Kids Resort, located at 5419 FM 762, Richmond. Pastor Ray and Melinda Guinn lead the non-denominational, spirit-filled church.

For more information on this fledgling new church you can reach Pastor Ray at 713-417-0787.

The church email address is questchurch77@ gmail.com Website is questchurch. org Worship on Sunday is at 10:30 a.m.

Worship will focus on contemporary music, relevant messages focusing on God’s grace, encouraging casual dress, and building a fellowship with a culture of affirmation and love. Quest Church vision is to be a “mosaic” of believers from all ages and nations.

River Bend Baptist Church of Fulshear

27600 FM 1093, Fulshear, 281-3462279, www.riverbendbc.org, holds worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday school classes for all ages are also held at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Rev. John Crowe, pastor.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

507 S. Fourth St., Richmond 281-342-3609, www.sacredheartrichmond.com Fr. Michael J. Truongluan Nguyen,,C.Ss.R., Pastor Fr. Thomas Dzung Ha, C.Ss.R.,mParochial Vicar; Sunday’s Vigil Mass: Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday Mass: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 5:00 pm Children’s Liturgy (ages 4-6) and Nursery (ages 8 months-3 years)

available at 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 5:00 pm Masses Daily Mass (in Chapel): Monday – Saturday, 8:15 am Liturgy of the Hours (in Chapel): Monday – Friday, Morning Prayer 7 am, Evening Prayer 6 pm (We use the i-breviary app) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (in Chapel): Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Second Baptist Church of Rosenberg

4100 Ave. N, 281-342-6013, is an old-fashioned, hymn-singing church. Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul H. Lewis, a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Seminary, prepares conservative Biblical messages.

Jane Turner is the pianist.

Turner provides free music classes to children during the 9:45 a.m. hour. The Kid Jam Time Choir performs each Sunday during the worship hour. Gay N. Lewis leads Bible study at 9:45 a.m.

Shilo Missionary Baptist Church

607 West St. in Rosenberg.

Pastor James W. Johnson. Sunday School is at 9 a.m. Morning worship is at 10 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday night. Call 281-342-0527 or (cell) 713-366-2714 for more information.

Smith Chapel

Bearing fruit for the Kingdom of God at Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church, 601 Brazos St. Rosenberg, TX 77471. Visit us online at Smithchapelrosenberg. org.

Rev. Alonzo Edmond.

Weekly calendar: —Sunday school Sunday morning at 9:30 AM Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.

St. John’s United Methodist Church

400 Jackson Street, Richmond This week’s sermon is titled “Disruptive Grace” given by Rev. Jeff Gantz.

All of these items are taking place at St. John’s UMC, 400 Jackson Street, Richmond. Our website is www.stjohnsumc-richmond. org or call 281-342-6631.

Get into Jail Free!: Thursday, April 13th at 2:00pm or 7:00pm. *Must register for the tour by April 6 for security clearance. Come and see the powerful work happening at the Carol S Vance Prison Unit.

This is an entirely faith-based prison and once a month, the public is invited on a one-hour Freedom Walk to learn about this ministry.

These are the men we helped with our Angel Tree Ministry at Christmas and our congregation has had ties at Carol Vance for years.

Tuesday Crossroads: Sign-up at www.stjohnsumc-richmond.org Wi$e Up: Financial Planning for Generations X & Y It’s never too early (or too late!) to start planning for your financial security! Topics include credit management, assessing your insurance needs, budgeting, retirement planning basics, Social Security, record-keeping, and financial planning. This class is free of charge and open to the community.

April 18 – June 20 6:30-8:00pm Free Class The United Methodist Social Principles The Social Principles are prayerful and thoughtful efforts on the part of many UM General Conferences to speak to complex and controversial issues in the global community such as environmental justice, human sexuality, economic ethics, immigration, and more. Join us for two weeks as we explore what this document says and how it may interact with our faith.

April 4 & 11 6:30-8:00pm $5.00 One Wild Ride through Ecclesiastes Is this biblical book written for the cynic or the saint? Why all the contradictions? From “perfectly pointless” to “eat, drink, and be merry” Eric Ryburn will cover the full spectrum of human experience and divine wisdom in this original study.

April 18 – May 23 6:30-8:00pm Free Class Centering Prayer Group to Begin: Centering prayer is the practice of listening to God with your whole self. In involves meditating

on a particular scripture, centering yourself around a word, and listening for God’s voice in silence and anticipation. As Jesus instructed in Mathew 6:6 Enter your inner room close the door pray to your Father in secret and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. If you would like to join this group on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am, please see Debbie Boss or Melissa Rocha for more information.

Lent: Join us throughout the season of Lent for our Lunch Series. We will gather for 45 minutes each Wednesday for meaningful conversation about integrating faith and daily life. Join us at Noon in room 105 for a FREE simple lunch of soup provided by members of St. John’s.

Women’s Book Club: Our book for April is Maizie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. This novel is the first in a series of mysteries that Maizie Dobbs solves and a new title in the series is coming out in 2017.

Please check the Workroom for copies. Discussion will take place on Saturday, April 8 at 9:30am in room 105.

Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, April 13 Worship at 6:30pm Good Friday, April 14 Worship at 6:30pm Easter Sunday, April 16 Easter Worship at 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00am

St. John’s United Church of Christ

St. John’s United Church of Christ located at 1513 West Street at Avenue M in Rosenberg (281-3425159; www.stjohnsunitedchurchofchrist.org) will hold worship services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning with the Rev. Daniel Haas delivering the morning message entitled, “I Once was Blind but now I See”.

For more information regarding worship services or weekday activities please contact the church office or visit our website or FaceBook page.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

7615 FM 762 in Richmond, 281545-1661, www.stmarksfortbend. org. offers two Sunday worship services – 8am & 10:30 am worship service. Nursery is available for both services. We have Children’s Chapel on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 10:30am. St. Mark’s School is still accepting enrollment for the school year, 18 months to 5 years olds. For more information on current activities or worship please contact our church off, visit our website or Facebook page.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

1208 Fifth St., Rosenberg,281-341-7500 stpaulrosenberg@yahoo.com Worship Service with Children’s Sunday School and Holy Communion begins at 9:30 am, Pastor Claude Villemaire officiating, a Noisy Offering will be taken to benefit the Damon Little League, Fellowship and Men in Mission at 10:30 am, Adult Bible Study meets at 11:00 am.Tuesday, Sisters of Faith Circle meets at 7:00 p.m. at Sandy McGee’s in Richmond.

Wednesday, Lent meal at 6:00 pm, Lent worship at 7:00 pm. Thursday, Coffee for First Responders from 9:00-10:00 a..m. to show our appreciation to all first responders. Friday, Bulletin Assembly Crew meets at 9:00 a.m..

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church of Needville

9122 Church Street, 979-793-4305, www.stpaulsneedville.com, will hold Sunday services at 9 am. Rev. Miriam Haas-Melchior will deliver the sermon, ‘Restored and Healed.’

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 & John 9: 1-41. The anthem will be ‘We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace,’ led by Dr. Rodney Bell.

Nursery is provided.

Sunday School is at 10:15 am.

Bible Study will be held at 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

The Source Church

meets at Needville Elementary School on Sunday’s from 9:3010:45 and our service in Spanish at 11:30. We have classes for kids(0-5th Grade) and youth 6-12 Grades) that run concurrently with the morning services.

The Source is a united family of believers showing God’s grace with a focus on Faith, Family and Future.

For more information on the SOURCE church, call 218-785-2583 (Monty). The new website is under construction; www.tscneedville. com.

Trinity Lutheran

1512 Louise St. @ Avenue N.; Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship Time: 10:15 a.m.; 281-341-1451.

Word of God Fellowship

Sunday School for all ages begiSunday School for all ages begins at 9:45 AM. Main service at 11:00 AM with the sermon entitled “Faith of the Shunammite” (II Kings 4:1-23, 26-36) by Rev. David Shows. Sunday Evening begins at 6:00 PM with Bro. Kyle Brown as guest speaker. Wednesday night Service: 6:30 - Prayer Meeting, 7:00PM – Guest Speaker Rev. Walter Tracy on his series “Who Am I?” Email church news to newsroom@fbherald.com. by 5 p.m.

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RELIGION

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FORT BEND HERALD

Married priest praises latest papal sound byte

BY TERRY MATTINGLY

Every now and then, a typical Catholic asks Father Dwight Longenecker for his take on whether Rome will ever ordain more married men as priests.

This is logical, since Longenecker is a former Anglican priest who is married and has four children. He was raised as a fundamentalist Protestant, graduating from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, and now leads Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in that same city.

These conversations begin with the layperson cheering for married priests. Then Longenecker mentions the “elephant in the room” —

the 1968 papal encyclical Humanae Vitae defending church doctrines forbidding artificial contraception.

Surely bishops would strive to ordain men who, with their wives, would defend these teachings.

Right?

“They might have a dozen kids,” says Longenecker. “Who’s going to pay for them?”

The typical Catholic assumes the bishop will do that. Actually, parishes are responsible for their priest’s pay, even when his children go to Catholic schools and off to college.

That might require parishioners to put more than $5 in offering plates.

The typical Catholic then says: “I don’t think having married priests is such a good idea.”

Longenecker is ready for more

chats — in person and at his “Standing on my Head” website — after recent Pope Francis remarks to the German newsweekly Die Zeit.

Asked about the global shortage of priests, Francis expressed a willingness to consider ordaining “viri probati” (tested men), such as married men already ordained as deacons. While “voluntary celibacy is not a solution,” he added, “We need to consider if viri probati could be a possibility.”

Vatican officials have often discussed ordaining more married men, said Longenecker, author of 15 books on Catholic faith and apologetics.

“This is all coming, from his perspective, from South America,” said Longenecker, referring to the pope’s

years in Argentina. “Catholics there can go a year without seeing a priest.

Then he shows up on a donkey, after a long ride from somewhere else. ...

The crisis is even more pronounced than here.”

So far, Longenecker has written a stack of articles addressing questions about married priests.

One crucial fact is that celibacy for priests is a matter of church discipline, not doctrine. The pope could change this discipline and bishops could petition for changes to be considered.

Meanwhile, churches in the East — Orthodox Christians and Eastern Rite Catholics loyal to Rome — have maintained ancient traditions allowing married men to become priests, with celibate monks and

priests serving as bishops.

In the West, the celibate priesthood discipline evolved through the centuries, until the First Lateran Council made it a requirement in 1123. In 1980, Pope John Paul II created a pastoral provision in which some Protestant clergy, such as Longenecker, could convert and become Catholic priests.

There is no guarantee that married priests would — as many parishioners seem to assume — “understand married people’s problems better than a celibate man.”

Married men are not automatically great husbands and fathers.

The wives of pastors face their own challenges — positive and negative — as do their children. Married priests, just like other priests, may

struggle with exhaustion, stress, workaholism and sin.

“Marriage is not the magic bullet that makes everyone live happily ever after and instantly makes all men wonderfully sympathetic pastors,” argued Longenecker on his website. “Guess what? Married clergy run off with other women (and men). They neglect their wives and kids. They are just as mystified as any other man about the strangeness of love and the demand for self-sacrifice. ... I’m not saying that all married priests are skunks. I’m just saying that marriage is not an instant fix.”

(Terry Mattingly is the editor of GetReligion.org and Senior Fellow for Media and Religion at The King’s College in New York City. )

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Tuesday Sports Calendar Foster Baseball: Falcons vs. Lamar Consolidated, 7 Softball: Lady Falcons vs. Lamar Consolidated, 6:30

SPORTS

FORT BEND HERALD

Region IV-5A bi-district playoffs

Foster, Terry soccer teams march on Own goal ends Lamar Consolidated’s season against Memorial

Fulshear Softball: Chargers at Victoria West, 5

George Ranch Baseball: Longhorns at Pearland, 7 Softball: Longhorns at Alief Taylor, 6:45

Peace out

Lamar Baseball: Mustangs at Foster, 7 Softball: Lady Mustangs at Foster, 6:30

Terry Baseball: Rangers vs. Victoria East, 7

Softball: Lady Mustangs vs. Victoria East, 6:30

Needville Baseball: Blue Jays at Woodlands Christian, 6

BOYS VARSITY

BY RYAN DUNSMORE rdunsmore@fbherald.com

Lamar Consolidated ISD sent four teams to the playoffs in District 27-5A, a district plays in Region IV. Region IV action is localized around San Antonio, Austin and the border.

The Foster Falcons, Terry Rangers and Lamar Consolidated Mustangs got their first taste of San Antonio soccer and all but one team was victorious on Friday in Region IV-5A bi-district action.

The Foster boys and girls team and Terry picked up wins, while Lamar was sent back in a heart-breaking 1-0 loss.

GIRLS VARSITY Foster 4, SA Burbank 1

Travis Baseball: Tigers vs. Bush, 7 Softball: Lady Tigers vs. Kempner, 6

Friday Sports Calendar Foster Baseball: Falcons vs. Victoria West, 7 Softball: Lady Falcons vs. Victoria West, 6:30

Trophy time

The Foster Lady Falcons soccer team pictured with their bi-district trophy after defeating SA The Foster Falcons soccer team pictured with their bi-district trophy after defeating SA Jefferson.

Burbank.

SAN ANTONIO — At the half, Foster was tied 1-1 with San Antonio Burbank Friday night at SAISD Sports Complex Field No. 1.

The Lady Falcons secured their seventh playoffs victory since 2013 with three second half goals roll the Lady Bulldogs.

The Lady Falcons were led on offense

by Tola Ajayi. Ajayi posted a hat-trick (three goals scored) for Foster in the win. Alexa Munguia added a fourth goal.

Andrea Cruz and Jasmin Badillo each had two assists. Ally Aviles had five saves in the net.

The Lady Falcons’ area round opponent, the Austin Lady Maroons defeated Medina Valley 2-0.

Foster 2, SA Jefferson 0

SAN ANTONIO — Foster Falcons continued their playoff success by reaching area round for the third straight year with a win over San Antonio Jefferson on Friday at Alamo Stadium.

The Falcons goals came from Winner Assi and Abdullah Mirza. Mirza also added the assist on Assi’s goal.

Mirza’s goal with in the fourth minute of the second half was 35-yard rocket that broke the back of Jefferson.

The Falcons kept a clean sheet despite the best best efforts of Jefferson’s Edson Alvarado.

Foster will play Marble Falls out of District 26-5A. The Marble Falls Mustangs defeated 1-0 in the bi-district round.

Terry 3, SA Edison 2

YOAKUM — The Terry Rangers did not repeat their feat of an earlier exit from last season on Friday in Yoakum at Bulldog Stadium.

The Rangers jumped all over Edison early in the first quarter. Terry had scored twice within the first seven minutes of the game.

After trailing 2-1 at halftime, Edison tied the game at 2-2 with 13 minutes left in the first half. Gonzales put the game-winning goal in the back of the net with three minutes and 30 seconds left in the game.

The Rangers now face the District 265A champion Alamo Heights, who overpowered Travis (Austin) 4-1.

Ranger pride

The Terry Rangers soccer team pictured with the bi-district trophy after defeating SA Edison.

SA Memorial 1, Lamar Cons. 0

SAN ANTONIO — Lamar Consolidated traveled to Edgewood ISD’s Veterans Stadium to face District 28-5A district champion San Antonio Memorial on Friday. Despite dominating every aspect of the game, the Mustangs couldn’t dominate the scoreboard.

Lamar conceded a first-half own goal off a crossed ball that resulted in a loss for Lamar.

Lamar came out of the gates energetic and aggressive, charging straight at the Memorial Minutemen. Marco Rodriguez, Israel Martinez, and Isaac Villegas gave the Minutemen backline fits, dribbling through their defense with pace and touch.

At the conclusion of the first half, both Martinez and Villegas had excel-

lent opportunities at crossed balls, but neither were able to convert.

Much of the same for the Mustangs.

Lamar pushed forward, and the Minutemen counterattack became more successful. With excellent clock management, effort in possession, and smart clearances, Memorial neutralized the Mustang attack.

As time wound down, Lamar received two late free kicks from just outside the box, but failed to threaten the goal even then.

Others playing well for the Mustangs were freshman defender Jose Ortiz, sophomore defender David Perez, junior Jonathan Ortiz, and team MVP senior Felix Perez.

Region III-4A bi-district playoffs

Fulshear Softball: Chargers at Victoria East, 5

Lady Jays have no answer for Bay City’s 2nd half

George Ranch Baseball: Longhorns vs. Alief Elsik, 7 Softball: Longhorns at Alief Hastings, 6:45

Lamar Baseball: Mustangs at Calhoun, 7 Softball: Lady Mustangs at Calhoun, 6:30

Terry Baseball: Rangers vs. Angleton, 7 Softball: Lady Mustangs vs. Angleton, 6:30

Needville Softball: Lady Jays at Bellville, 7

Travis Baseball: Tigers at Hightower, 7 Softball: Lady Tigers vs. Clements, 6 STAFF PHOTO BY RYAN DUNSMORE

STAFF PHOTO BY RYAN DUNSMORE

Eye on the target

Needville’s Adilene Melendez takes a shot during warmups.

SOFTBALL STANDINGS District 24-5A DISTRICT SEASON W L W L T Angleton 5 0 15 4 1 Foster 4 1 23 2 0 Calhoun 4 1 14 4 0 Lamar Cons. 3 2 13 6 0 Victoria East 1 4 5 16 0 Victoria West 1 5 6 14 2 Terry 0 5 14 9 0 District 23-6A

DISTRICT W L Pearland 5 1 Brazoswood 4 1 George Ranch 3 2 Dawson 3 2 Alief Taylor 2 3 Alief Elsik 1 4 Alief Hastings 0 5

SEASON W L T 15 9 0 18 5 0 17 7 0 10 8 0 2 3 0 7 10 0 0 7 0

District 20-6A DISTRICT SEASON W L W L T Ridge Point 5 0 18 4 0 Clements 4 1 9 8 0 Kempner 3 2 9 6 0 Dulles 3 2 9 7 0 Travis 3 2 4 14 0 Austin 1 4 12 11 0 Hightower 1 4 2 13 1 Bush 0 5 1 8 0

Needville heads to the break tied 2-2, falls 4-2

BY RYAN DUNSMORE rdunsmore@fbherald.com

BAY CITY — The Needville could have been content with the fact the Lady Jays have made the playoffs in the first years of the program’s existence, but Needville wanted more.

Unfortunately, Bay City had other ideas during the two team’s Region III-4A bi-district matchup on Friday night at Bay City Memo-

Battle for the ball

STAFF PHOTO BY RYAN DUNSMORE

Line up the shot

Needville’s Alyssa Jimenez fights with a Bay City midfielder Needville’s Annalise Rangel scores a goal against Bay City. for possession.

rial Stadium.

The Lady Cats scored two second-half goals to end Needville’s season with a 4-2 loss.

“In the second half, we never got rolling like we did in the first half,” Needville head girls soccer coach Aaron Tomplait said. “They did a good job of wearing us out.

“We had trouble winning the ball and getting in the offensive zone. When you can’t do that you can’t score.”

The first half was filled with punches and counterpunches with both teams. Bay City used a handful of strong individuals to make direct runs at the Lady Jays net while Needville attempted to hit their forwards with long through passes.

The Lady Cats hit Needville with an early barrage of shots on goal in the first 10 minutes of the

match but none found the back of the net.

During the 29th and 21st minute, Needville sophomore Annalise Rangel was able to catch the Bay City backline flat-footed with a free run at the goal, but each run was halted by close, if not questionable, offside calls.

An offside call wouldn’t stop Needville from putting the first goal on the boar in the 20th minute of the first half.

Sophomore Paola Alanzis was in the right spot at the right time when a loose ball found her feet inside the penalty box. She quickly snapped a shot past the goalie.

Needville could have easily gone up 2-0 three minutes later after senior forward Alyssa Jimenez put a shot on goal that bounced away from the keeper, but Jimenez didn’t chase down the rebound.

Instead, Bay City tied the game in t he 16th minute after Bay City’s Mercy Breazeale followed up her shot and put the rebound in for a goal.

The Lady Cats went up 2-1 two minutes later. Ashley Nelson bowled over Needville defenders and fired a shot past the Lady Jays ‘keeper.

Jimenez redeemed herself with a goal in the 10th minute of the first to tie the game. She drove hard left inside the box, snapping back to her right and rocketed the ball toward the back post.

In total, Bay City and Needville had six shots on goal each in the first half.

“I think we had some ups and downs in the first half,” Tomplait said. “That second goal allowed was a mental goal. We were shocked they scored and let them

back in it.”

But Needville couldn’t find the same rhythm in the second half.

The Lady Jays had just two shots on goal in the final 40 minutes of the game.

Bay City took advantage of a mistake on the Needville backline to score in the 30th minute and added a back-breaking goal in the seventh minute from Breazeale — her second goal of the game.

The Lady jays finish with a 9-91 record overall and 6-2 record in District 23-4A. “These girls are girls I’ve had from the start. Every year gets better,” Tomplait said. “Especially, this group of seniors was my captains last year. This was the group that really pushed for a soccer team. This group was special.

“It’s hard to see it end.”

Sunday, March 26, 2017

SPORTS

Southeast Texas fishing reports SOMERVILLE: Water murky; 65–69 degrees; 0.08’ high. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are good on silver/blue striper jigs. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.

COLETO CREEK: Water stained; 80 degrees at the hot water discharge, 68 degrees in main lake; 0.09’ high. Black bass to 8 pounds are excellent on crankbaits and spinnerbaits in 4–6 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs near Coletoville Bridge in 8–10 feet. Channel and blue catfish to 8 pounds are good on live perch and shad in 8–10 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.

CONROE: Water stained; 65–69 degrees; 0.04’ high. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps.

Striped bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are very good on stinkbait, cut bait, and nightcrawlers.

LIVINGSTON: Water stained; 65–69 degrees; 0.21’ high. Black bass

are very good on watermelon crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics.

Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on pet spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows. Blue catfish are good on shad. Yellow catfish are slow.

BOLIVAR: Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs. Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.

TRINITY BAY: Trout are good for waders tossing Corkies and MirrOlures on the east shoreline.

Redfish are good in the marsh on shrimp.

EAST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good on the south shoreline on topwaters, Corkies, MirrOlures and Catch 2000s. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.

Black drum are fair to good in the Ship Channel on crabs.

TEXAS CITY: Trout are fair on reefs on live bait. Redfish are good in Moses Lake on shrimp and crabs.

Black drum are good in the channel on crabs.

WEST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are fair to good for drift-

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ers working shell on live shrimp.

Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Redfish are good in the back lakes on shrimp and Gulps.

FREEPORT: Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. Black drum are good at the jetties on cracked blue crabs. Trout are good on the reefs on live shrimp.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout nine pounds are good while drifting deep reefs with Gulps or live shrimp. Trout are fair on the south shoreline on topwaters. Redfish are good on the spoil banks on the north shoreline.

WEST MATAGORDA BAY: Redfish are fair to good in Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Black drum and redfish are fair to good at the jetty on crabs. Redfish and black drum are fair to good at Shell Island on shrimp.

PORT O’CONNOR: Trout and redfish are fair on soft plastics over soft mud. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp.

Briefs: Ex-Penn State president found guilty HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State President Graham Spanier was convicted of hushing up child sexual abuse allegations in 2001 against Jerry Sandusky, whose arrest a decade later blew up into a major scandal for the university and led to the firing of beloved football coach Joe Paterno.

The jury found Spanier guilty of one misdemeanor count of child endangerment over his handling of a complaint against the retired assistant football coach but acquitted him of conspiracy and a second child endangerment count.

Spanier, 68, showed no emotion when the verdict was read after 13 hours of deliberations.

He could get up to five years in prison. His lawyer said he will appeal.

Oakland mayor eyes stadium

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A McLennan County grand jury earlier indicted Chatman along with another former player, 22-year-old Tre’Von Armstead, who was arrested Wednesday near his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas.

The Waco Tribune-Herald reports both men were named in a 2013 Waco police report alleging they sexually assaulted the same woman, also a Baylor student, that year.

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Stay away from unpredictable individuals offering empty promises and wanting too much in return. Work toward your goals and do not let others have a glimpse of what you are doing prematurely. Timing is everything.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Dig in and don’t stop until you are happy with the results you get. Don’t leave anything to chance or someone else’s discretion. Pay attention to detail.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Dig in and get things done. Focus on events that will allow you to schmooze with co-workers, or plan to engage in something with children or seniors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Channel your energy wisely and refrain from getting mixed up in gossip or emotional situations that will put you in a precarious position. Concentrate on completion, not expansion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Express your feelings and find out exactly where you stand. Share your concerns and plans with someone who has more experience or something to contribute. A day trip or meeting looks promising.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t put pressure on anyone. Do your own thing and keep a close eye on your money and possessions. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Choose not to argue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Handle relationships and emotional matters honestly. Don’t make assumptions and ask questions and get the truth before you take action. Choose to be innovative instead of indulgent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Refuse to let personal matters become complicated. Keep an open mind and share your thoughts. Do your best to make adjustments that will encourage equality. Romance will improve your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You’ll be at a creative high. Tune in to the feelings of a loved one and nurture important relationships. Possessiveness will not become you. A romantic interlude will be a highlight of the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Refrain from taking on too much or expecting the impossible. Be realistic if you want to find a way to reach your goals and add greater security to your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Stay focused on your goals and work alone to avoid being taken for granted. Problems will arise while traveling if a personal document is out of date. Take better care of your health.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Express your concerns and make suggestions. Offering your help will result in an unexpected reward. Financial gain, or a gift or proposition will come from an unusual source.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t let emotions lead you astray. Your perception of a situation should be questioned and your motives evaluated. Honesty will help you avoid making a mistake.

Monday, March 27, 2017 — If you do the work yourself, you won’t be disappointed with the results. Take on responsibility, but don’t lose sight of your personal goals.

If you talk directly and freely and are willing to incorporate constructive criticism, you will avoid pitfalls, save time and ease your stress.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Change can be good, as long as you know what you are doing and what you want to accomplish. Impulsive decisions will be your downfall. Look before you leap.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Contain any disappointment you feel and refrain from taking on too much, overspending or overreacting. Let your intuition guide you and your experience and knowledge help you overcome adversity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotional disillusionment will overwhelm you if you believe everything you are told. You’ll get the wrong impression. Ask questions if you feel uncertain about the information someone gives you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Partnerships can be developed and ideas shared.

A chance to do something different will be exciting and will bring you in contact with people who share your concerns and dreams.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Making travel plans, getting together with friends or attending a reunion will give you something to think about and look forward to. An old acquaintance will spark your imagination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t limit what you can get done at home. Gather the facts and find out exactly what’s required to make your personal surroundings more

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Catch up on jobs you left unfinished. Get your paperwork in order and deal with taxes, investments and health issues. A physical attempt to make your life better looks promising.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Show how much you care. Do something special for a loved one. Explore new pastimes that you can share with him or her. The effort you put in will motivate you to make personal improvements.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Make sure your papers are in order if you travel or deal with a government agency or institution. Question anything that sounds too good to be true.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Focus on what you can do, not on what you can’t.

Personal improvements will require precision, energy and the motivation to get up and get moving. Strive for good health.

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Rudolph “Rudy” Hustede Paweleck

Rudolph “Rudy” Hustede Paweleck passed away on March 23, 2017, in Needville, Texas. He was 91 years old.

Rudy was born on January 21, 1926, in Beasley, Texas, to Eilert and Meta Hustede Paweleck.

He graduated from Beasley High School in 1944.

His mother received his diploma during the graduation ceremo-

ny because Rudy was drafted into the United States Army and in the process of being shipped overseas to the Philippines to fight in World War II. He was in the 80th Chemical Warfare and Mortar Platoon and attained the rank of Sergeant.

After the war, Rudy returned home to Beasley and married Doris Faye Heidemann on June 22, 1947.

They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary this year.

They later moved to Needville and have resided there since. Rudy worked as a butcher and owned and operated multiple Rudy’s Super Markets.

Rudy was a devoted member of the community of Needville, serving as mayor and city council member for several years.

He was an Honorary Chapter Member of the Needville High School FFA. He was also involved in the Live Oak Club, Needville Little League, American Legion, Disabled Ameri-

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He was a Protestant by faith and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ (Evangelical), where he served in various positions.

Rudy is survived by his loving wife, Doris Paweleck; his son, Kevin Paweleck, and daughterin-law, Lisa Gooch; his son, Mark Paweleck; his granddaughter, Jennifer Bellingrodt, her husband, Mark, and their children, Jett and Piper; his granddaughter, Ashley Lemmond, and her husband, Chad; his granddaughter, Cortney, and her boyfriend, Sean McCrackin.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Rueben.

Funeral services for Rudy are set for 10 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Immanuel Evangelical Church, located at 9018 Church Street, Needville, TX 77461, with burial following in the Church Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Bellingrodt, Chad Lemmond, Sean McCrackin, Mark Cannon,

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Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, located at 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461.

Memorials may be given to Immanuel Evangelical Church/ Tranquility Zone Project or to the Immanuel Evangelical Church Cemetery Fund.

Condolence messages may be written for the Paweleck family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, (281) 342-4671.

Rosa Portillo Cruz

Funeral Services for Rosa Portillo Cruz 75, of Richmond, Texas will be held at later date in El Salvador. Burial will follow at Cementerio Municipal in Nueva Concepcion El Salvador.

Visitation will be held Monday March 27, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:30 at Hernandez Funeral Home 800 Fourth Street in Rosenberg.

Ms. Cruz was born September 8, 1941 in Nueva Concepcion El Salvador and she passed away March

16, 2017 in Richmond, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Serafin Cruz, Sr.; her brothers Roberto Rodriguez, Jose Angel Portillo and Antonio Portillo; her sister Elena Portillo.

She is survived by her children David Portillo Cruz and wife Maria, Serafin Cruz, Jr., Jose Cruz, Mirnia Elizabeth Alaj and husband Ricardo, Sandra Guadalupe Cruz; her sister Laura Rodriguez; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.

To share memories of Ms. Cruz please visit our website at www. hernandezfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hernandez Funeral Home 800 Fourth Street in Rosenberg.

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HEREIN FAIL NOT, but have you before said Court, at the time aforesaid, this Writ, with your return thereon, showing how you have executed the same.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT, at office in Richmond, Texas, this the 22nd day of March, 2017.

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CAUSE NO. 17-CPR-030215 THE STATE OF TEXAS ESTATE OF JOE GALLEGOS VALVANDEDA, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMON THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOE GALLEGOS VALVANDEDA, all of whose names, residences, and whereabouts are unknown to Plaintiff(s), SYLVIA V. MARINEZ by publication of this Citation once, at least ten (10) days previous to the return day hereof, in some newspaper published in your County, to appear at the next regular term of the County Court at Law 5 sitting as the Probate Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, after service has been perfected, to be held in the Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, thereof in Richmond, Texas, the same being Monday, the 10th day of April, 2017, then and there to file a written contest or answer to the Petition filed in said Court on the 21st day of March, 2017, in a probate action now pending in said Court in the above numbered and styled Estate on the Probate Docket of said Court, wherein, SYLVIA V. MARINEZ is Plaintiff and the UNKNOWN HEIRS of said Deceased are the Defendants; allegations as shown in said petition now on file in the Fort Bend County Clerkʼs office.

HEREIN FAIL NOT, but have you before said Court, at the time aforesaid, this Writ, with your return thereon, showing how you have executed the same.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT, at office in Richmond, Texas, this the 22nd day of March, 2017.

LAURA RICHARD, COUNTY CLERK FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1422 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE MAILING ADDRESS: 301 JACKSON, SUITE 101 RICHMOND, TX 77469-3108 BY/s/: LORI A. CANTU, Deputy

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Fort Bend Subsidence District 301 Jackson, Ste. 639/ P.O. Box 427 Richmond, Texas 77469-0427 www.fbsubsidence.org Phone: (281) 342-3273 Fax: (281) 232-3355 NOTICE OF HEARING 4/6/2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all county and municipal governments and to all interested p e r s o n s w i t h i n F o r t B e nd County: That the Board of Directors of

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NOTICE is hereby specifically given to: 1. Beechler, John R. 2. Bell Partners - South Grand 3. Chacko, John 4. Country Storage, Inc. 5. Cross Creek Ranch CA 6. Dannhaus, Dianna 7. Escobar, Ester 8. Family Life Christian Fellowship 9. Ft. Bend Co. M.U.D. 192 10. Ft. Bend Co. M.U.D. 220 11. Fuchs Family Partnership, Ltd.

Fort Bend Subsidence District 301 Jackson, Ste. 639/ P.O. Box 427 Richmond, Texas 77469-0427 www.fbsubsidence.org Phone: (281) 342-3273 Fax: (281) 232-3355 NOTICE OF HEARING 4/6/2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all county and municipal governments and to all interested persons within Fort Bend County: That the Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District will hold hearings on applications for new well permits and for renewal or amendment of existing permits or requests to reconsider denial of well registrations submitted by the below listed parties, on April 6, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the office of the Fort Bend Subsidence District, 301 Jackson, Ste. 639, Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas.

NOTICE is hereby specifically given to: 1. Beechler, John R. 2. Bell Partners - South Grand 3. Chacko, John 4. Country Storage, Inc. 5. Cross Creek Ranch CA 6. Dannhaus, Dianna 7. Escobar, Ester 8. Family Life Christian Fellowship 9. Ft. Bend Co. M.U.D. 192 10. Ft. Bend Co. M.U.D. 220 11. Fuchs Family Partnership, Ltd. 12. Geophysical Drilling, Inc. 13. Houston Heritage, Ltd. 14. Huebinger, Tom 15. Jordan, W. N. Chris 16. Lakeland Estates Apartments 17. Marek, Danny F. 18. Maroul, Frankie 19. Moon, Bryan 20. Nava, Gregoria S. & Torres, Alma D. 21. Rapesak, Patchara 22. Rocking P Polo Ranch, LP 23. Simon's Tree Nursery 24. Simonton Management District No. 1 25. Sliva, Willie & Sons 26. Stern, Elizabeth Family Trust 27. Stewart, Mary 28. Taylor, Donnie & Cheryl 29. Twinwood (U.S.), Inc. 30. Watts, Colice 31. Wesson Sand Co., Inc. 32. Williams, Charles 33. Williams, James S. Any person who desires to appear at the hearing and present testimony, evidence, exhibits, or other information may do so in person, by counsel, or both.

Copies of rules governing the conduct of the hearing are available at the Subsidence District's office. The hearing may be recessed from day to day or continued where appropriate. Special arrangements for disabled persons may be made by calling (281) 3423273.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE THAT: ARCOLA EXPRESS INC. D/B/A ARCOLA EXPRESS HAS FILED APPLICATION FOR A: BEER RETAIL DEALERʼS OFFPREMISE LICENSE AND WINE ONLY P A C K A G E STORE PERMIT SAID BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT: 5421 FM 521 RD, STE A, ARCOLA, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX 77583 OWNER: JOY S. THAYYIL, PRES/ SEC

NO. 16-CPR-029789 ESTATE OF CHANDRAKANT D. DESAI, DECEASED IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUMBER 5 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Chandrakant D. Desai, Deceased, were issued on March 13, 2017, in Docket No. 16-CPR-029789; pending in the County Court at Law Number 5 of Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Taraben C. Desai, Independent Administratrix, to serve without bond.

Claims against the Estate should be presented to the following address, and be addressed in care of the representativeʼs attorney, who is: Richard Noel Adams Attorney at Law 2019 Cypress Run Drive Sugar Land, Texas 77478 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner pre-

NO. 16-CPR-029789 ESTATE OF CHANDRAKANT D. DESAI, DECEASED IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUMBER 5 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration NO. 17-CPR-030023 for the Estate of Chandrakant D. Desai, Deceased, were is- ESTATE OF JEAN WYNELL sued on March 13, 2017, in NOLES, DECEASED IN THE Docket No. 16-CPR-029789; COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. pending in the County Court at 4 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, Law Number 5 of Fort Bend TEXAS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS County, Texas, to: Taraben C. HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST Desai, Independent AdminisTHE ESTATE OF JEAN tratrix, to serve without bond.

WYNELL NOLES, DECEASED Claims against the Estate should be presented to the fol- Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for lowing address, be 1st ad- Months 1/2and OFF Rent! dressed in care of the repres- the Estate of JEAN WYNELL 2901 AIRPORT AVE, NOLES, Deceased, were isentativeʼs attorney, who is: ROSENBERG sued on March 20, 2017, in Richard Noel Adams Cause Number 17-CPRAttorney at Law Upon Credit Approval. With this ad.

030023 pending in the County 2019 Cypress Run Drive Court at Law #4 of Fort Bend Sugar Land, Texas 77478 All persons having claims County, Texas, to MICHAEL D. against this Estate which is cur- NOLES. rently being administered are The residence of such Executrequired to present them within or is Montgomery County, the time and in the manner pre- Texas. The address is: 10710 Lake Winderest, Magnolia, scribed by law.

DATED this 23rd day of March, Texas, 77354.

All persons having claims 2017. against this Estate which is curBY/s/: Richard Noel Adams rently being administered are Attorney for the Estate E-mail address: rnadams55@ required to present them within the time and in the manner preyahoo.com scribed by law.

NO. 17-CPR-030023 DATED the 21st day of March, ESTATE OF JEAN WYNELL 2017.

NOLES, DECEASED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF DANNY L. COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. HOKE, P.C. 4 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, BY/s/: DANNY L. HOKE TEXAS Attorney for Applicant NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS State Bar #09813500 HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST 800 Jackson Street THE ESTATE OF JEAN Richmond, Texas 77469 WYNELL NOLES, DECEASED Phone: 281-633-9919 Notice is hereby given that ori- Fax: 281-232-9915 ginal Letters Testamentary for Email: danhoke@aol.com

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the Estate of JEAN WYNELL NOLES, Deceased, were issued on March 20, 2017, in Cause Number 17-CPR030023 pending in the County Court at Law #4 of Fort Bend County, Texas, to MICHAEL D. NOLES. The residence of such Executor is Montgomery County, Texas. The address is: 10710

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A fond farewell... `Sunday, March 26, 2017

FORT BEND HERALD

Friends, family and coworkers say goodbye to former Rosenberg Fire Chief Wade Goates with a retirement party on Friday.

Former Rosenberg Fire Chief Wade Goates thanks friends, family and coworkers during his retirement party on Friday. The fire department staff presented him with a gold-plated speaker’s trumpet, used in the old days of firefighting before electronic PA systems were available.

The city staff presented him with a plaque of apprecia-

tion and a watch. The firefighters association presented him with a gold-plated fireman’s axe. Goates was accompanied Friday by his wife, Marsha, daughter Brooke, son Garrett, daughter-in-law Brooke and granddaughter Blakely. Goates retired from the department after 25 years and is now the assistant fire chief in Fulshear.

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Rosenberg Mayor Cynthia McConathy shares a laugh with former Rosenberg Fire Chief Wade Goates during his retirement party on Friday at the Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center. Goates worked for the city for 25 years.

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CONVENTION: Society offers scholarships CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 beans and peaches along with kolaches which also greeted guests as they arrived.

The group was entertained by The Elysian Singers of St. James Episcopal Church, LaGrange and the La Grange High School Ger-

man Folk Dancers.

President Glenn Altwein conducted the Texas German Society business Meeting with a new slate of officers being elected and installed. The new President elected was George Ulbrich, who is the current President of the Fayette County Chapter.

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LIBRARY: Tax preparation help available CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 page.

Patrons should bring the following information to the session if possible: a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, and any other compensation received in 2016; unemployment compensation statements;

and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return.

April’s schedules are as follows: • George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond: — Mondays, April 3, 10, 17; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

— Thursdays, April 6, 13; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

— Saturdays, April 1, 8; 10 a.m.

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• Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear; Meeting Room: — Friday, April 7; 1-4 p.m.

The income-tax-preparation assistance is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call the library system’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.

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“Rain or shine — we are here to deliver,” he said. zations.

In addition to providing seFort Bend Seniors Meals on niors with hot meals, Moreno Wheels receives funding from lot of people offers dog or cat food to senior government grants including voted Donald citizens with pets.

Fort Bend County Community “It’s all about having good Development Block Grant and Trump in communication with the the Houston-Galveston Area a president people I deliver to,” Moreno Council Area Agency on Agshared. ing. expecting change. I don’t Fort Bend Seniors is the “If the budget is passed, it will impact us as early as 2018,” think this was the change only organization in Fort Bend County that offers hot meal Arroyos said. “This is not a they were looking for.’ delivery to persons 60 years of time for panic, but a time to plan.”

— Adolph Moreno, driver for Fort age and over, regardless of income.

Arroyos suggested that peoBend Seniors Meals on Wheels “A lot of people voted Donple who want to help save the ald Trump in a president exbudget should call their local oldest nonprofit organizations, was pecting change,” Moreno said. “I officials.

“We need to encourage everyone organized in 1974 by community don’t think this was the change to write letters, make phone calls, leaders who recognized a need to they were looking for.”

For more information about Fort anything. It’s time to step up to the provide older adults with regular, hot meals.

Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, visplate and volunteer.

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