Fort Bend Independent by Fort Bend Independent

VOL 6 No. 22

Phone: 281-980-6745

ww www.fbindependent.com .fbindependent.com

FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 , 2013

P. O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623

Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land

Sugar Land Junior Superstars

The 2013 Sugar Land Junior Superstar Finale drew large crowds to Sugar Land Town Square. The third annual American Idol-like competition featured local youngsters between the ages of 9 and 13. Pictured (L-R): third place winner Cashmir Khawaja, 2013 Junior Superstar Gabriela Sanchez, and second place winner Jacqueline Botz. Visit SugarLandTownSquare.com for more information.

Area cities see growth in tax base By BARBARA FULENWIDER With the real estate market continuing to rebound into what is becoming more and more of a seller’s utopia, taxable values for 2013 have increased over those in 2012. Increased taxable values mean there will be more money for school districts and towns to spend on their students and on public services. Last week the Fort Bend Independent reported that Fort Bend County’s taxable values rose by 6.47 percent, which means the larger towns in the county are prospering more this year than they did a year ago. The preliminary taxable value for Sugar Land properties total $10.47 billion this year assuming that 90 percent of value under protest remains on the tax rolls. The $10.47 billion is a 7.5 percent increase over last year’s total values. New values account for 15 percent of the increase and commercial values are up significantly while residential value is up about 1.7 percent over 2012. Currently Sugar Land has 39,131 properties or 205

more than last year. “We can’t really address revenue yet as the tax rate hasn’t been set yet and that is council’s decision,” said Doug Adolph, city spokesman. “However, if the tax rate were to remain at its current level at this preliminary value, it would result in about a seven percent increase in revenue. That being said, the certified tax roll historically comes in about five percent lower than the preliminary roll and would result in very different revenues to Sugar Land.” Missouri City, which gets preliminary taxable value figures from both Harris County and Fort Bend County, also reported increased taxable values. Preliminary values for 2013 are $4,165,845,831 compared to $4,020,472,066 last year for a 3.62 percent increase. Stacie Walker, Missouri City spokeswoman, said, “At this time we do not have a commercial versus residential breakdown or the number of properties in the city. That information will be available in July.”

Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD) also gets preliminary taxable value figures from Harris and Fort Bend counties. Last year’s preliminary taxable values were $2,311,746,205 from Fort Bend and were $6,394,155 from Harris County. Last year’s $2.311 billion preliminary figure from Fort Bend CAD ended up being $1,884,330,626 after the Freeport Exemption and protests were deducted. Preliminary numbers this year are $2,371,671,540 from Fort Bend and $6,390,983 from Harris County. Karla Merka, SMSD chief financial officer, said, “It amounts to a three percent difference from this year to last on the preliminary numbers reported by the Fort Bend County Appraisal District. Harris County is down by about 1.2 percent. Because the Freeport tax does not affect the Harris County numbers, they maintain their preliminary figures, so it will turn around and come back up.”

Memorial day in Sugar Land

A large contingent gathered to cheer on Palladium General Manager Eli Perez, fourth from left, Santikos Director of Marketing Chris Prichard and Santikos CFO Joe Krysak as they collectively wielded the giant scissors at The Central Fort Bend Chamber Al-

10701 Corporate Drive, #282, Stafford, TX 77477 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, TX 77487 Seshadri Kumar Publisher & Editor

www.fbindependent.com 281-980-6745

Fort Bend Independent, (USPS 025-572) is published every Wednesday (for a subscription rate of $20 per year) by Fort Bend Independent, LLC., 10701 Corporate Dr., #282, Stafford, Texas 77477. Periodicals Postage Paid at Stafford, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fort Bend Independent, P.O. Box 623, Sugar Land, Tx 77487.

liance ribbon cutting on May 15th. The Palladium AVX & Entertainment Complex, which celebrated its grand opening on May 16th, brings a new generation of movie-going to the Fort Bend community. The facility boasts 22 movie auditoriums, four restaurant concepts, five bars, a 16-lane bowling center and fine art, among numerous other amenities. Left, Fayth Burgin, Director of Administration for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce; Commissioner James Patterson, Fort Bend County, Precinct 4; Dave Cannon, principal with Trend Development; Chris Prichard, Assistant Director of Operations and Director of Marketing at Santikos Theatres; Rob Fondren, principal with Trend Development; and Ted Volf, with the Fort Bend Chamber Board of Directors celebrated the grand opening of the Palladium AVX & Entertainment Complex on Thursday, May 16. The 180,000-squarefoot entertainment complex will boast 22 movie screens, a bowling center with 16 full lanes, and multiple beverage and dining options throughout the facility. The Palladium is located along Grand Parkway in Long Meadow Farms, a master-planned community developed by Trend.

Boys Scouts place wreaths to mark Memorial Day. By SESHADRI KUMAR The city of Sugar Land organized the fifth Memorial Day ceremony at Sugar Land’s Memorial Park on Monday, May 27. After the presentation of colors by the Sugar Land Police Honor Guard, a member of the Boy Scout Troop 992 led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and 10-year-old Leah Grace from Kingwood sang the National Anthem. David Kiger, U.S. Army (Retd.) did the roll call of the fallen soldiers from the area. Following the welcome remarks by Sugar Land Mayor Jimmy Thompson, U.S. Rep. Pete Olson and Col. Gregory Barrow made brief remarks. Olson said the tears of the parents of the men and women start from the day they sign up to join the armed service — tears of sadness, tears of pride, and tears of worry and fear, tears of sorrow, if their loved one returns in a flagdraped coffin and tears of immense joy, when they return home safe after the call of duty. “Those who gave their life did so because they love us,” Olson said. Barrow urged the audience to be mindful of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in

the military and the gifts they have given to the country and the world. Boy Scout Troop 731 members placed wreaths in honor of the fallen soldiers, while the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department rendered a 21-gun salute. The Patriotic Brass Band Ensemble gave the TAPS presentation and Lt. Robert Rogers of the Sugar Land Fire Department played

the Patriotic Bag Pipe. Members of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio gave a dance presentation, “Just a dream,” by Carrie Underwood. The event concluded with the singing of “God Bless America” by Sugar Land Junior Super Star Gabriela Sanchez. The Indo-American Forum of Fort Bend provided free water to visitors.

The audience waves the flag to “God Bless America.”

Page 2 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013

NEWS Two Dean’s awards were presented to students with the highest grade point average (GPA) for the associate of arts degree, the associate of applied science degree, and associate of arts in teaching degree based on a 4.0 scale at the 67th Annual WCJC Commencement Ceremony. Debbie DiCesare Marin of Sugar Land received the Dean’s award for the associate of arts degree. Pictured left to right: Leigh Ann Collins, WCJC vice-president of instruction and award recipient Debbie DiCesare Marin.

WCJC graduate

Travis High School’s One-Act Play wins first place at state competition

One @ www.steveporter4district1.com.

Rodriguez (Honorable Mention All-Star Cast), Duane Garcia-Facey, Taylor Winks, and Ryan Siller. Crew members include Jose Sabillon, Claire Brady, Jules Iradukunda, Kyrah Schoenberger and Andrea Martinez. Reagan Moore, Tiffany Abreu, Rachel McCall, and Micheal Raby are alternates. Several Travis students have contributed to the success of the show, including Marjorie Cade, Tejal Thakor, Miles Agee, Sydney Moore, Katlyn Gupton, Manny Soto, Jonathan Blair, Quinn Kobrin, Brandon Willis, Marisa Emiliani, Trey Tobias, Ronel Edipokeya, Chris Uhlig , Ashley Blakeman, Courtney Crews and many others. The show includes many special and original props made by the technical staff led by Brady and McCall. The lights were designed by Kyrah Schoenberger. Jules Iradukunda worked on selecting vintage costumes and repairing them for stage use, and Andrea Martinez designed the sound. The award-winning technicians are led by outstanding stage manager, Jose Sabillon. THS Principal J.J. Kyle has also been a major contributor to the show’s success. For more information about the State competition or Travis Theatrical Company news, visit www.travistheatricalcompany.com. The UIL One-Act Play Contest was founded in 1927 and is the largest high school play production contest or play festival in the world.

Political Advertising Paid for by the Steve Porter Campaign Nancy Porter, Treasurer – P.O. Box 3395, Sugar Land, TX 77487-3305

Left, Travis High School’s UIL One-Act Play cast and crew.

The cast and crew of Travis High School’s one-act play were awarded the state championship after performing at the UIL One-Act Play competition on May 22 at Bass Concert Hall in Austin. Under the direction of Tommy Grubbs and assistant Tiffanie Thomas, Travis High School (THS) performed “Unexpected Tenderness” by Israel Horovitz. THS advanced to the state level after competing at the Zone, District, Area and Regional levels. “Unexpected Tenderness” is a biographical memory play about a son who discusses his decision to end the cycle of abuse and centers around a dysfunctional Jewish family and its abusive, yet remorseful father whose demons ultimately drive his family away. THS competed against seven other 5A high school theatre groups for the state title. Cast members and individual awards include Jon Rivenburg (Best Actor and Samuel French Award), Shea Peterson (All-Star Cast), Carissa Cardy (Honorable Mention All-Star Cast), Andrea

Steve Porter

Thank you for the privilege of serving the citizens of Sugar Land as City Council member – District One. Please continue to tell us what you think about issues important to you and District

Ѣіљёіћєȱ ѢюљіѡѦȱ ќњђѠȱѓџќњȱѡѕђȱǞŗŞŖ ȱѢѝȱѡќȱѡѕђȱ$610s 5 Westheimer Lakes

1 Firethorne from the $210s - 560s 1,600 - 2,800 sq. ft. 2,200 - 3,500 sq. ft. 2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. 3,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. 3,400 - 5,600 sq. ft.

(281) 693-4677 (281) 693-0150 (281) 347-1020 (281) 693-4692 (281) 693-4502

from the $190s - 260s 1,600 - 3,000 sq. ft. (832) 222-2120

6 The Reserve at Brazos Town Center from the $240s - 350s 2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (281) 238-0770

7 The Oaks of Rosenberg

2 Pine Mill Ranch from the $240s - 530s 2,200 - 4,100 sq. ft. 2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. 2,900 - 4,900 sq. ft. 3,400 - 5,600 sq. ft.

(281) 391-7171 (281) 347-2121 (281) 347-2121 (281) 392-4322

from the $230s - 300s 2,200 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 633-9366

8 RiverPark West from the $230s - 360s 2,100 - 3,100 sq. ft. (281) 344-0258 2,200 - 3,600 sq. ft. (832) 222-2804

3 Cinco Ranch from the $310s - 470s 2,500 - 3,000 sq. ft. (281) 395-3010 2,500 - 3,500 sq. ft. (281) 693-0022 3,000 - 3,800 sq. ft. (281) 347-2100

4 Cross Creek Ranch from the $310s - 440s 2,500 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 633-2555 2,800 - 3,800 sq. ft. (281) 238-0919 3,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (281) 633-8500

Aliana from the $250s - 340s 2,100 - 2,800 sq. ft. (281) 207-9002 2,500 - 3,100 sq. ft. (281) 207-6656

10 Riverstone

PERRY OMES.com

from the $320s - 490s 2,200 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 778-2100 3,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (281) 778-3840

11 Sienna Plantation from the $280s - 610s 2,200 - 3,400 sq. ft. (281) 778-1544 3,400 - 5,600 sq. ft. (281) 778-7800

12 Creekmont from the $180s - 330s 1,600 - 3,100 sq. ft. (281) 431-8600 2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (281) 972-9210

10 1 1463

2 3

6 W

T PAR ES K

1093

610

13 Southlake

1464

from the $260s - 390s 2,500 - 4,300 sq. ft. (800) 247-3779 3,300 - 4,200 sq. ft. (800) 247-3779

723

14 Southern Trails from the $270s - 380s 2,500 - 4,100 sq. ft. (713) 413-8882 3,000 - 4,200 sq. ft. (713) 413-8882

15 Shadow Creek Ranch from the $200s - 390s 1,800 - 3,100 sq. ft. (713) 436-7880 2,500 - 3,600 sq. ft. (713) 436-8751 3,000 - 4,900 sq. ft. (713) 436-1550

Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Offers, plans, prices and availability are subject to change without notice. (05/13)

6 59

RT BEND FO

10 6 11 12

15 521 14 13 288

Over 20 Communities in the Houston Area! Visit our Southwest Communities Today!

MAY 29, 2013 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

News State Rep. Rick Miller honors and remembers the fallen On Memorial Day, Monday, Governor Rick Perry enacted legislation that will pay tribute and honor our fallen heroes and their families. This legislation, authored by Representative Rick Miller (R-Sugar Land), will have the Honor and Remember flag flown on designated days as well as upon the death of a Texas military service member killed in combat. “It was my honor as a veteran myself, to ask the state of Texas to publicly display this Miller flag as a symbol of apprecia- their families who they left tion to those men and women behind” said Representative who have given the ultimate Miller. sacrifice and to pay tribute to “The Honor and Remember

flag’s design is distinctive, yet simple. Each detail on the flag symbolizes an important part of the sacrifice of those who have died.” “A thirty year veteran of the United States Navy, this bill is very close and personal to me,” said Miller. Miller continued, “I’ve lost many close, personal friends over the years who died defending the honor and freedom we all enjoy. The Honor and Remember flag helps us to remember each of those men and women, those Texans, who have died for our county. It’s a national effort and we want to make sure Texas is leading

the way.” The enactment of this bill could not be more poignant on this Memorial Day. As President Ronald Reagan once stated “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Miller is currently serving his first term as the State Representative for District 26. Miller is a member of the Defense and Veterans’ Affairs Committee and Elections Committee in the Texas House of Representatives.

Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse annual corporate challenge On May 18, Congressman Pete Olson rolled out the first ball at the Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. 9th Annual Fort Bend Corporate Challenge “Born to be Wild” Bowling Tournament. Once again Union Pacific Railroad Company stepped up to be the lead sponsor. Other sponsors include: Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land, Summus Industries, Sugar Land Exchange Club, Jackson Gilmour and Dobbs, and Connelly Baker Wotring. This year’s winning team Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC, took home the coveted Crystal Cup and bragging rights for the next year. They were closely followed by the teams from Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land and the Exchange Club of Sugar Land. Funds raised from this event will support the Summer Explosion program for middle school students, High School Leadership Camp, October’s Red Ribbon Week activities, and many other programs provided by Fort Bend Regional Council. Since 1976, Fort Bend Re-

WOOD DOOR REFINISHING *STRIP*STAIN *URETHANE COATING ON SITE COMPLETION SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Kenneth Thompson

832-248-2315

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) www.freebibleliterature.com

foundation repair REMODELING & MORE Levelprohomeservice.com 281-397-2299 920 Murphy Rd. Suite C, Stafford, Tx 77477

2013 Fort Bend Corporate Challenge winners Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC If you would like to parWith that in mind, Fort Bend gional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. has challenged Regional Council comprehen- ticipate in a future Fort Bend the idea that substance abuse sively addresses substance Corporate Challenge or other is just another part of modern abuse through youth preven- events that support the prosociety in Fort Bend County. tion and leadership programs, grams of Fort Bend Regional Substance abuse disorders are treatment for individuals and Council on Substance Abuse, indiscriminate in whom they families struggling with addic- Inc. contact Mandi Bronsell at affect and are the cause of so tion, and outreach programs to 281-207-2409 or mbronsell@ many problems in our com- help families and communities fortbendcouncil.org. stay safe and drug free. munity.

Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc 101 Southwestern Blvd, Ste 230 Sugar Land, TX 77478-3535 PH (281)277-7800 FAX (281)277-7801 basil@texansinsure.com

First-time homebuyers may qualify for Mortgage Credit Certificate First-time homebuyers purchasing homes in Fort Bend County now have access to a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC Program) which is sponsored by the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation. The MCC Program provides an annual nonrefundable tax credit based on the lesser of $2,000 or 35 percent of the interest paid each year on a first-time homebuyer’s mortgage in Fort Bend County, Texas. “This is a great opportunity for homebuyers living in Fort Bend County,” said Tom Shirley, president of the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation. “Home ownership is the dream of most Americans, and that dream is more attainable with the kind of affordable

financing provided with the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.” The MCC Program provides applicants with a 35 percent tax credit on mortgage interest paid as long as they live in the home being purchased. The credit is in addition to the standard deduction allowed on federal income taxes, increasing the financial benefit for first-time homebuyers. To qualify for the MCC Program, participation is restricted to household income of $66,200 for families of two or less and $76,130 for families of three or more. Maximum home purchase price cannot exceed $250,200. “From my experience assisting many first time homebuyers, the MCC Program is

a great benefit and decreases the annual cost of homeownership,” said Shad Bogany, realtor and board member of Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation. “To qualify for the program, homebuyers must sign up for the MCC Program during the mortgage application process through one of the participating lenders.” Participation in the Fort Bend County MCC Program is limited to a set time period. Funds are available on a firstcome first-served basis. For more information on the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation’s MCC Program, interested borrowers should call FirstSouthwest, the administrator for the program, at 877-983-3792.

Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation is incorporated under and pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporation Act for the purpose of benefiting Fort Bend County homebuyers and renters by financing the cost of residential ownership and development that assists in providing affordable housing options for residents including preservation and increasing the ad valorem tax bases of Fort Bend County. Since the creation of the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation in 1980, the Corporation has helped over 1,000 families in Fort Bend County purchase their first home. Find more information at fortbendhousing.com.

David Chaumette takes office as Houston Bar Association President

David A. Chaumette, founding partner of Chaumette, PLLC, is the new president of the Houston Bar Association (HBA). He took office May 16th at the HBA’s Annual Dinner Meeting at River Oaks Country Club. Chaumette succeeds Brent Benoit of Locke Lord LLP. With over 11,300 members, the HBA is the fifth largest metropolitan bar association in the nation. Other new HBA officers are Carter Crow of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., presidentelect; Todd M. Frankfort of Flowers & Frankfort, first vice president; Benny Agosto, Jr. of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, second vice president; Neil D. Kelly of Andrews Kurth LLP, secretary and Laura Gibson of Ogden, Gibson, Broocks, Longoria & Hall, L.L.P., treasurer. Benoit will serve on the board as immediate past president. New directors for 2013-2015

Chaumette are the Hon. David O. Fraga, Houston Municipal Judge; Jennifer A. Hasley of Hasley Scarano, L.L.P.; Bill Kroger of Baker Botts L.L.P.; and Daniella D. Landers of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP. Completing terms as directors for 2012-2014 are Alistair B. Dawson of Beck | Redden LLP; Warren W. Harris of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP; Brent C. Perry of the Law

Office of Brent C. Perry; and John K. Spiller of Strasburger & Price, LLP. Chaumette, 45, has been a member of the HBA Board of Directors since 2004, holding the offices of president-elect; first vice president, second vice president, secretary and two terms as director. He chaired the Houston Lawyer Referral Service and the Dispute Resolution Center, and served as chair or co-chair of the HBA’s Administration of Justice, Judicial Polls, Law Week, Campaign for the Homeless and Membership committees. He also chaired the HBA’s Corporate Counsel Section. Chaumette is the recipient of the Standing Ovation Award from the State Bar of Texas for his service to TexasBarCLE, and has been recognized as an Extraordinary Minority in Texas Law by Texas Lawyer. He is a life fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation.

Chaumette served on the board of directors of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. and First Colony Little League. He is a member of the National Bar Association, the Houston Lawyers Association, the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas. He holds degrees in aerospace engineering from Princeton University and Stanford University and obtained his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School. As the founding partner of Sugar Land-based Chaumette, PLLC, his practice focuses on business litigation. He is also a leading lawyer on issues related to electronic discovery and data management. In addition Chaumette is a fellow of the American Law Institute and the Litigation Counsel of America. Chaumette has two sons, Raphael, 15, and Alexandre, 12.

(281)277-7800 Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc 101 Southwestern Blvd, Ste 230 Sugar Land, TX 77478-3535 basil@texansinsure.com

Page 4 â&#x20AC;˘ INDEPENDENT â&#x20AC;˘ MAY 29, 2013

Opinion The state of equality and justice in America: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are dangerously close to regressingâ&#x20AC;? By Rev. AL SHARPTON This year marks the 50th anniversary of the great â&#x20AC;&#x153;March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.â&#x20AC;? It was there, at one of the largest rallies for human rights, that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Have a Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speech. On August 28, 1963, Dr. King and all those gathered in Washington, D.C., addressed the notion of greater equality and justice in America in a way which could no longer be ignored. Thanks to Dr. Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unyielding work, and the work of countless others before and after him, laws like the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were eventually passed, and victories were achieved in the struggle for civil rights. In the time since, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched people of color break down barriers across the board - including into the highest office of the land. Progress over the last five decades is undeniable. But now 50 years after the â&#x20AC;&#x153;March on Washingtonâ&#x20AC;?, we are dangerously close to regressing on some of the most fundamental advancements in our society. The Supreme Court of the United States is set to rule on several key items this year that are at the core of justice and equality in America. Shelby v. Holder challenges Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act itself. A key aspect of the Act, Section 5 requires juris-

dictions that have a history of discriminatory voting practices to obtain advanced approval from the federal government before they can alter election laws. Without Section 5, the basic foundation of the Voting Rights Act would be destroyed. The floodgates of biased and disenfranchising practices like harsh new voter ID laws would open and the protection of our participation in the voting process would be eliminated. Voting rights for all American citizens was a basic principle of Dr. King and all those who sacrificed during the civil rights struggle and in subsequent years. Ironically, half a century after Dr. Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech, voter equality is under attack all over again. In addition to the Voting Rights Act, one of the greatest advancements toward equality we achieved in this nation was the ability of those who were traditionally excluded from higher learning to attend our great colleges and universities. Well, in 2013, affirmative action hangs in the balance. Two cases, Fisher v. University of Texas and a Michigan law banning affirmative action in public college admissions, have reached the Supreme Court. The outcome of these two cases will have serious ramifications for the admission practices of schools throughout the country.

At a time when our educational system is severely leaving minority and poor students behind, some are attempting to eliminate laws designed to create a more even playing field. Our society is growing ever diverse, and our institutions of higher learning need to reflect that diversity. Affirmative action doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean preferential treatment; it means equalizing an imbalanced scale. The future of so many students remains in limbo as the high court weighs in this year on these crucial cases. This year marks another milestone in this nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history: the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. In the last 150 years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve witnessed momentous progress that was achieved only because of the selfless acts of many. Folks have marched, rallied, organized, boycotted, withstood beatings, bombings, water hoses, dogs and some even died for the cause of justice. In a post-civil rights era, laws such as the Voting Rights Act and affirmative action appeared etched in stone permanently. But now the state of justice and equality in America remains to be determined because of these renewed attempts to repeal such laws. We can either continue on a path toward greater freedom for all, or regress back to the wrong side of history.

The generation of Dr. King, and the generation immediately behind him continued fighting until they got voting rights and affirmative action on the books. We must not become the generation that couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sustain and maintain it.

Rev. Al Sharpton is president/CEO of the National Action Network and host of PoliticsNation on MSNBC. This article - the sixteenth of a 20-part series - is written in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Lawyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, of which Congressman Lewis is grand marshal. The Lawyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to enlist the private barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination and the resulting inequality of opportunity work that continues to be vital today. For more information, please visit www.lawyerscommittee.org.

White House under siege Dan Pfeifferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spin through the Sunday talk shows wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credibility. By KARL ROVE Dan Pfeiffer, senior adviser to the president for strategy and communications, appeared on five news programs Sunday to discuss the controversies buffeting the administration. The spectacle revealed the mind-set of a White House under siege. Mr. Pfeiffer invoked the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;irrelevantâ&#x20AC;? like a wizardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incantation to dismiss questions about who edited the misleading Benghazi talking points, where the president was on the night of the assaults, and even if the law prevented the IRS from targeting groups for political reasons. On Mr. Pfeifferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last point, ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s George Stephanopoulos responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really mean the law is irrelevant, do you?â&#x20AC;? The White House adviser proclaimed that an administration should â&#x20AC;&#x153;never interfere in independent investigations,â&#x20AC;? whether of the IRS or Benghazi. He liked that phrase so much he used it or a variation more than 12 times. To foster the image of a decisive chief executive, Mr. Pfeiffer said Mr. Obama would â&#x20AC;&#x153;fix the problemâ&#x20AC;? so it â&#x20AC;&#x153;would never happen again.â&#x20AC;? He liked that phrase too, using it or a variant about 20 times in his 52 minutes on camera. Mr. Pfeiffer denied any bad behavior by the Obama administration. The IRS profiling of conservative groups was an issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;managementâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;not political mo-

A Program for Everyone Core classes in English, Math, History, Science, Speech, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Government, Kinesiology, and Social Sciences "TTPDJBUF PG "SUT EFHSFF t "TTPDJBUF PG "SUT JO 5FBDIJOH EFHSFF t "TTPDJBUF PG "QQMJFE 4DJFODF EFHSFFT $FSUJĂśDBUF DFSUJĂśDBUJPO QSPHSBNT t %JTUBODF -FBSOJOH DPVSTFT 'JOBODJBM "JE $PVOTFMJOH t %VBM BOE DPODVSSFOU FOSPMMNFOU "TTPDJBUF PG "SUT %FHSFF with emphasis of study in :

Agriculture Art Behavioral Sciences Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Drama Engineering English General Studies Kinesiology .BUIFNBUJDT .VTJD /VSTJOH (Pre-Baccalaureate) 1IZTJDT Social Sciences Speech

"TTPDJBUF PG "SUT %FHSFF JO 5FBDIJOH

"TTPDJBUF PG "QQMJFE 4DJFODF %FHSFFT $FSUJĂśDBUFT Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration & Electrical Technology* Automotive Technology*â&#x20AC; Computer Science: t $*4$0 3PVUFS /FUXPSLJOH t $PNQVUFS 1SPHSBNNJOHp t $PNQVUFS 4JNVMBUJPO and Game Developmentâ&#x20AC; t %JHJUBM .FEJBp t 1$ 5FDIOJDBM 4VQQPSU t /FUXPSL "ENJOJTUSBUJPOp Cosmetology* Dental Hygieneâ&#x20AC; Early Childhood*â&#x20AC; Electronics Engineering Technologyâ&#x20AC; &NFSHFODZ .FEJDBM 5FDIOPMPHZ p Engineering Design*â&#x20AC; t "SDIJUFDUVSBM %FTJHO t $PNQVUFS "JEFE Drafting* t $POTUSVDUJPO .BOBHFNFOUp

Fire Academy* )FBMUI *OGPSNBUJPO 5FDIOPMPHZp Human Services*â&#x20AC; Law Enforcementâ&#x20AC; /VDMFBS 1PXFS 5FDIOPMPHZ p /VSTJOH t "TTPDJBUF %FHSFF "%/ p t -7/ "%/ 5SBOTJUJPOp t 7PDBUJPOBM /VSTJOH 0ĂłDF "ENJOJTUSBUJPO p 1BSBMFHBM 4UVEJFTp 1IZTJDBM 5IFSBQJTU "TTJTUBOUp 1PMJDF "DBEFNZ 1SPDFTT 5FDIOPMPHZp Radiologic Technologyâ&#x20AC; Surgical Technology* Welding Technology*

* Certificate program â&#x20AC; Associate of Applied Science Degree

Visit our website or contact the Office of Admissions and Registration for registration times, locations, and requirements.

Summer 1 semester begins June 10. Summer 2 begins July 15. Have questions about financial aid? Visit wcjc.edu and learn more about FATV. 8IBSUPO t 4VHBS -BOE t 3JDINPOE t #BZ $JUZ t &M $BNQP t 1BMBDJPT

8$+$ wcjc.edu

Use your smart phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s QR reader here for quick access to our website.

WCJC is an EOE Institution.

W Wharton County CJC Junior College

tivation.â&#x20AC;? Wrongdoing? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing to suggestâ&#x20AC;? Sarah Hall Ingram, who ran the IRS tax-exempt division as it harassed conservatives for over two years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;did anything wrong.â&#x20AC;? She was apparently ignorant of what her staff was doing. Ms. Ingram now oversees the IRS implementation of ObamaCare. Mr. Pfeiffer even insisted that Republicans should apologize to Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. This apology was owed â&#x20AC;&#x153;for accusing her of misleading the countryâ&#x20AC;? when she described the Benghazi attacks on television on Sept. 16 (five days after the attacks) as a spontaneous reaction to an antiMuslim video. Mr. Pfeiffer was quick to blame others. The CIA, he claimed, was responsible for the deceptive talking points that credited a â&#x20AC;&#x153;protestâ&#x20AC;? for the Benghazi attacks. The agency removed all references to terror and al Qaeda, not the White House or State Department. Mr. Pfeiffer reserved his real venom for Republicans, whom he accused of â&#x20AC;&#x153;playing politics,â&#x20AC;? with 21 references to â&#x20AC;&#x153;partisan fishing expeditions, trumped up hearings,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;political hit jobsâ&#x20AC;? and the like. Mr. Pfeiffer spun his way through the Sunday talk shows, but his performance wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the White House past these controversies. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows 74% of Americans believe it was inappropriate for the IRS to single out conservatives. By 45% to 42%, Americans say Mr. Obama is trying to cover up the facts about it. A new Fox News poll out Tuesday found that more than 60% believe the Obama administration â&#x20AC;&#x153;is trying to cover-up what happenedâ&#x20AC;? in Benghazi, and 66% think the White House â&#x20AC;&#x153;knewâ&#x20AC;? about or â&#x20AC;&#x153;directedâ&#x20AC;? the IRS targeting of conservative groups. The situation could get worse for the White House as more questions get answered. Who concocted the fairy tale that the Benghazi attacks were caused by an antiMuslim YouTube video? Who ordered U.S. military personnel in Tripoli not to attempt a rescue? These questions are not going away, especially after the White House released a slew of emails. The emails reveal that, contrary to White House assertions, State Department and West Wing officials worked together to remove all references to terrorism from the talking points about Benghazi; that the talking points were altered at a White House meeting; and that unnamed staff at the U.S. Mission to the U.N. were in touch with White House staff about preparing Ms. Rice for her TV appearances. There is more to come on the IRS scandal as well. Who authorized the agency to target conservative groups? Congressional Democrats who demanded the IRS investigate conservative organizations and the president who labeled these groups as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a threat to democracyâ&#x20AC;? will have to explain the climate of intimidation they fostered. These controversies are still in their early stagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the GOP must never mutter the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;impeachment.â&#x20AC;? The presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credibility is weakening. If Republicans concentrate on getting the facts out, then no amount of the toocute-by-half White House spin that was on display Sunday will help him restore it. A version of this article appeared May 23, 2013, in The Wall Street Journal.

INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013 • Page 5

Opinion Home insurance losses result in major rate increases By BASIL HOUSEWRIGHT I talk with homeowners about their home insurance daily and this is what I often hear – “My rates keep going up 10% to 20% annually and I never file claims. What’s up?” According to the Insurance Information Institute, between 1990 and 2002, home insurers in the United States paid out, on average, $1.167 in losses and expenses for every $1 they earned in premiums. In 1992, which included Hurricane Andrew, home insurers paid out $11.5 billion more in losses and expenses than they received in premiums, in 2001 home insurers paid out $7.43 billion more in losses and expenses than they received in premiums and in 2002 home insurers paid out $4.7 billion more in losses and expenses than they received in premiums. Losses from 2000 to 2003 for home insurers are estimated at $187 billion more in losses and expenses than they received in premiums, approaching the level of insured

property losses from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, which while not weather related and including a large amount of commercial building claims has become a real threat to loss of property in our country. And who in Fort Bend County can forget about Hurricane Ike on 09-13-2008, which ravaged the Gulf Coast and resulted in over $30 billion of paid insurance claims. Ironically almost 5 years later there are still several claims from Hurricane Ike in litigation, which will, only result in increased losses paid out due to this storm almost 5 years ago. Texas recorded seven catastrophic weather events in 2012 that resulted in over $2.3 billion in insured losses. This includes the multiple tornados and hail storms that pounded the Dallas/Fort Worth area on April 3, 2012 resulting in over $775 million in insured losses added to the June 13, 2012 hail storm also in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with over $890 million in insured

Housewright losses. Also in May 2012 the McAllen area had a violent wind and hail storm resulting in over $260 million in insured losses. The insured losses from Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 are still accruing with over $75 billion in insured losses, which is less than the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. April 17, 2013, the small town of West, Texas experienced an industrial plant explosion with initial estimates of $100 million in insured losses from just a small central Texas town of 2,500. A reported 76 Tornadoes that

Sale #

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 2, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2013, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

struck the United States from May 18th to May 20th have caused anywhere from $2 billion to $5 billion in insured losses. Homeowners insurance rates in many parts of the country continue to rise because of the extraordinary costs associated with paying these claims. In fact, virtually every part of the country is either at risk of or has experienced multi-billion dollar disasters. Unfortunately Fort Bend County is not a desirable place for home insurers to be doing business because of our proximity to the Gulf Coast and the real threat of future losses due to wind and hail storms. The prediction for the 2013 hurricane season, which begins June 1st, is not good. The various forecasting agencies are predicting a very active storm and hurricane season. Based on this home insurers doing business here must raise rates to attempt to collect an adequate premium to insure property here. The cost of selling home insurance

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

is heavily influenced by what the insures must pay for re-insurance in our area and what their potential exposure is to paying loss assessments to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association which can be substantial based on the current mode of operation of our Texas provided coastal windstorm insurer. With the past and current issues involving the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association many major home insurers view Fort Bend County as a place to not sell home insurance. This is understandable by those with home insurance knowledge in our area but confusing to the affected homeowners paying the rates we have available from home insurers who are still willing to sell new home insurance polices in Fort Bend County. And it will only continue to get worse until a major change is implemented in how the home insurance windstorm and hail insurance is managed in our neighboring counties along the coast. Putting this all in perspecStyle of Case

tive we need to consider the reality of what the facts at hand are. Insurance is still the most economically feasible method of covering our potential losses. Insuring our potential loss of say a $300,000 home with $180,000 in contents for say $3,000 or maybe $4,000 in premium a year is minuscule compared to selfinsuring for a potential loss of $480,000 if your home is demolished by a storm, fire or terrorist act. The premium paid even though it is high is still a fraction of what the home insurers continue to pay to homeowners experiencing total losses at an alarmingly high frequency. And unfortunately this is taking place at an alarmingly high rate. Basil Housewright is manager of Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc a local Independent Insurance Agency operating in Sugar Land since 1991. He can be reached at (281) 277-7800, Fax (281) 277-7801, E-Mail – basil@ texansinsure.com. Visit www. texansinsure.com.

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007002090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 22: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 2, VOL 8, PG 11*

$1,960.00

$1,200.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 23: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 3, VOL 8, PG 11*

$2,930.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 24: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 4, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,370.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007005090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 25: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 5, VOL 8, PG 11*

$5,550.00

$1,600.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007006090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 26: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 6, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,340.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007007090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 27: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 7, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$4,950.00

$1,500.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007008090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 28: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 8, VOL 8, PG. 11*

$2,480.00

$1,200.00

$2,800.00

07-DCV156025 02/13/13

301002014006590 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. DAVE FIELDS S/D SEC 2, BLOCK 1 14, LOT 6 (MID 30'), VOL 234, PG TARUSSA LAVERNE AUTREY, 228A* ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

$20,325.00

08-DCV164065 12/11/12

739500146003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 HORTENCE F. EVANS, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

CITY OF RICHMOND , BLK 146, LT 3 & (PT) LTS 4, 5, 6 & 7, VOL A, PG 62 & CLK'S FILE #9037845*

$48,320.00

$33,000.00

09-DCV176851 02/13/13

950000003160090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 GONZALO ANGUIANO, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

WILDFLOWER ADDN, BLK 3, LT 16, VOL 366, PG 492*

$15,000.00

$8,100.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007009090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 29: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 9, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$3,230.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000001110090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 1: BERNARD RIVER PARK, ACRES 1.099, MORE OR LESS, (PT) BOTTOM COMMERCIAL RESERVE, VOL 8, PG 11 & CLK'S FILE # 1999094562*

$46,330.00

$6,000.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007010090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 30: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 10, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$3,870.00

$1,400.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007011090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 31: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 11, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$3,380.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007016090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 32: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 16, VOL. 8, PG 11*

$5,120.00

$1,500.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007017090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 33: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 17, VOL. 8, PG 11*

$5,570.00

$1,600.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007019090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 34: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 19, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$8,110.00

$1,900.00

101000007030090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 11-DCV8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL 192475 2013 02/14/13 Order 24, Issue Date Judgment Date APRIL

TR 35: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 30, VOL. 8, PG 11*

$10,040.00

$2,000.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002016090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 2: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 16, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,350.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002017090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 3: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 17, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,730.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002018090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 4: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 18, VOL 8, PG 11*

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002019090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 5: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 19,VOL 8, PG 11*

101000002020090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 11-DCV8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL 192475 APRIL 24, 2013 02/14/13 Judgment Date Order Issue Date

TR 6: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 20, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,120.00

$4,490.00

$3,190.00

Value

$1,300.00

$1,400.00

$1,500.00

$1,300.00

Minimum Bid

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002021090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 7: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 21, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,000.00

$1,400.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002022090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 8: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 22, VOL 8, PG 11*

$1,710.00

$1,100.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002023090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 9: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 23, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,390.00

$1,500.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002024090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 10: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 24, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,520.00

$1,500.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002025090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 11: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 25, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,880.00

$1,500.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002026090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 12: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 26, VOL 8, PG 11*

$7,360.00

$1,800.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002027090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 13: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 27, VOL 8, PG 11*

$9,590.00

$2,000.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002028090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 14: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 28, VOL 8, PG 11*

$9,040.00

$2,000.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002029090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 15: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 29, VOL 8, PG 11*

$1,620.00

$1,000.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002030090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 16: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 30, VOL 8, PG 11*

$5,410.00

$1,600.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002031090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 17: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 31, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,760.00

$1,400.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002032090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 18: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 32, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,550.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002033090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 19: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 33, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,270.00

$1,300.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002034090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 20: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 34, VOL 8, PG 11*

$5,070.00

$1,500.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 21: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 1, VOL 8, PG 11*

$2,820.00

$1,300.00

Value

11-DCV194659 02/14/13

460000005105090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 DANIELE AMFITHEATROF, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 5 (N 1/2), LT 5, ACS 0.712, VOL. 2, PG. 6*

12-DCV196491 02/14/13

005803850108090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JENNIE MABERY 8 APRIL 24, 2013

ABST 58, I MCGARY, TR 20, ACS 6.43, MORE OR LESS, SEC 3, KATIE NEAL PARTITION, CAUSE # 31769-B*

Minimum Bid

$710.00

$20,350.00

$3,100.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, May 2, 2013 Constable A. J. Dorr Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013 CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE The State of Texas To: Ivan Armas-Gomez, 32810, Morrison Rd, Brookshire TX and to all whom it may concern, Respondent. GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE of NANCY AGUILAR, was filed in the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, ON THIS THE 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2013 against IVAN ARMAS-GOMEZ, being numbered 13-DCV-206355 and entitled IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF NANCY AGUILAR AND IVAN ARMASGOMEZ AND IN THE INTEREST OF KIARA SOPHIA GARCIA, A CHILD. The suit requests DIVORCE. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 14th day of May, 2013. Petitioner’s Attorney: SARA TTAT P 0 BOX 838 STAFFORD TX 77497 281-766-7897 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Beatrice Padilla 281-341-4522

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated April 2, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 268th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Colony Lakes Homeowners Assoc Inc. plaintiff, and against Asha M. Fanuiel, defendant, in Cause No. 09-DCV-171754 for the sum of FourThousand nine hundred and six dollars and forty-five cents. ($4906.45), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 18th day of April 2013, at 2:00 pm, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Asha M. Fanuiel, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT (10), IN BLOCK (4),OF FINAL PLAT OF COLONY LAKES SECTION 8 A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2390/B, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,. and on JUNE 4, 2013, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Asha M. fanuiel, defendant, in and to said property.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 for replat of Avalon at Pine Mill, Sec. 2 being a replat of unrestricted Reserve “A” of Katy ISD High School No. 7, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas. Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Luis Valencia with Benchmark Engineering Corp. at 713-2669930 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

RFP 13-064 – LEASE OF PROPERTY AT KITTY HOLLOW PARK AT 9555 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, MISSOURI CITY, TX FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PURPOSE Upfront fee required. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 1st day of May, 2013 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 1O-DCV-186129 in favor of the Plaintiff - Woodcreek Reserve Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,640.06 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 9th day of May, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant( s) Cedric S. Coleman had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF WOODCREEK RESERVE, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2435/B, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1206 WILDWOOD LANE, KATY, TEXAS 77494. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $376,110.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331 LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the firms made public. Submissions received after the specified time will be returned unopened. . Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend. tx.us. Q13-060 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPDATE THE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN A pre-SOQ Conference will be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 9:00 AM (CST). The Pre-SOQ, conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Building, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All respondents are encouraged to attend. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE, 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: June 4, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J.. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 8th day of April, 2013 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #12DCV-200292 in favor of the Plaintiff -Woodcreek Reserve Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,895.22 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 16th day of April, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Jorge Alejandro Rodriguez and Tiffiny Rodriguez had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5, IN BLOCK 5, OF WOOD CREEK RESERVE, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 20050234 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1202 CHAPEL CONE LANE, KATY, TEXAS 77494. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $298,260.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated MAR 20, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the COUNTY COURT AT LAW 4 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of LEXINGTON POINT COMMUNITY ASSOC INC, plaintiff, and against SHAWNA RICHTER, defendant, in Cause No. 12-CCV-048095 for the sum of FOUR-THOUSAND-TWOHUNDRED-TWENTY –NINE DOLLARS AND 98/100’s ($4229.98), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 9TH day of APRIL, 2013, at 9:00 Am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of SHAWNA RICHTER, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT FIFTY-FOUR (54), IN BLOCK ONE (1), LEXINGTON POINT, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO.827/B, MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4103 BLUESTONE COURT COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. and on JUNE 4, 2013, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of SHAWNA RICHTER., defendant, in and to said property LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE, 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 4, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J.. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. 1.RFP 13-061 – TAIP SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR CSCD; 2.RFP 13-062 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE HAIR ANALYSIS TESTING FOR CSCD; 3.RFP 13-063 – DRUG TESTING SYSTEMS FOR CSCD; 4.RFP 13-066 – ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR CSCD; 5.RFP 13-067 – DRUG COURT SUBSTANCE ABUSE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING FOR CSCD; 6.RFP 13-068 – SHORT TERM MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR CSCD.

News Record-breaking 10th anniversary of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair

Detailed unit pricing is required. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

Former and current chefs from Brennan’s of Houston with Carl Walker and Alex-Brennan Martin CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 5TH day of MARCH, 2013, by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause #10-DCV-179953 in favor of the Plaintiff - Dove Country Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,539.98 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on April 2, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant, Uduak A. Udoh and Ekaette Udoh of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11, IN BLOCK 07, OF OAK HOLLOW, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER CLERKS SLIDE NO.1677/A, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF,COMMONLY KNOWN AS 12515 MESQUITE HOLLOW LANE, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 3RD day of APRIL, 2013, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause #11-DCV-188219 in favor of the Plaintiff Barrington Place HOA., Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,267.57 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on April 16, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant (s) Gary N. Skinner and Kimberly D . Skinner had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, IN BLOCK 04, OF BARRINGTON PLACE, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 20, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 12707 NEWBERRY STYREET, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478. TERMS; CASH; TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 2nd day of April, 2013, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause #08-DCV-164418 in favor of the Plaintiff - Dove Country Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,492.67 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on April 19, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant, Christelle M. Laraque and Ann Marie Deleon had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, IN BLOCK 3, OF REPLAT OF DOVE COUNTRY, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 49, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS THE COMMON ADDRESS OF WHICH IS 319 LIVE OAK DRIVE, STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

Schmidt, founder of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair and president of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. “The overwhelming response from our guests, chefs and sponsors was incredible. It is hard to believe we just The affair’s five-day line-up celebrated our tenth year. The of events was propelled to new continued growth has been heights, featuring wine and phenomenal, and more imporspirits seminars hosted by big tantly, the efforts in supporting personalities, award-winning the Conrad N. Hilton College chefs from across Texas, Louiof Hotel and Restaurant Mansiana, California, Kentucky agement at the University of and Maine, bringing unseen Houston has been tremendous. creative flair, and a specially constructed Gallery Furniture We look forward to the next Pavilion that hosted live cook- ten years as this celebrated ing demonstrations from celeb- event continues to share great wines and food.” rity chefs. On the coattails of the tre“What a spectacular five mendous success of this year’s days!” exclaimed Keri festival, the Sugar Land Wine PUBLIC NOTICE & Food Affair has announced FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT that next year’s event will be FY 2013 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN DRAFT held from April 23 to 27, 2014. To build and strengthen new partnerships with State and local governments and the The Sugar Land Wine & private sector, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a single consolidated submission for the planning and application aspects of the Community Food Affair is produced by the Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Fort Bend Chamber of ComPartnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs. The overall goals of the community development and planning programs covered by the merce in cooperation with the Consolidated Plan are to strengthen partnerships with jurisdictions and to extend and Conrad N. Hilton College of strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations, to enable them: Hotel and Restaurant Man*to provide decent housing; agement at the University of *to establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and, *to expand economic opportunities for every American, particularly for very low-income Houston. All proceeds supand low-income persons. port a permanent scholarship The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to require the County to state in one document its plan to pursue these goals for all the community planning and development programs, as endowment at the Conrad N. well as for housing programs. The FY 2013 Consolidated Action Plan will serve the following Hilton College of Hotel and functions: 1. A planning document for the jurisdiction, which builds on a participatory process at Restaurant Management at the the lowest levels; University of Houston. 2. An application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs;

Irresistible foods, wines, celebrity chefs, mixology and unabashed merriment marked the tenth year of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair (sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com) celebrated recently from April 24 to 28. This milestone birthday broke multiple records in efforts to support a permanent scholarship endowment at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. One of the most anticipated culinary attractions in Texas, the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair pulled out all the stops to make it an unforgettable fiveday event. The 2013 festival set a record in number of attendees, escalating more than 20 percent over previous years.

3. A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and, 4. An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance. The Consolidated Plan Final Rule requires that local government jurisdictions submit to HUD five-year Consolidated Plans containing a housing and homeless needs assessment, a housing market analysis, a strategic plan, an action plan, and the required HUD certifications. The five-year, 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan includes Fort Bend County’s revised housing and homeless needs assessment and housing market analysis. The 2010 Consolidated Plan includes 2000 Census and HUD data regarding low-income households, cost burden and housing conditions. The County’s strategic plan reflects the changes in the population of the County as evidenced by the 2000 data and provides consistency between the FY 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan’s goals and objectives and the FY 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan’s goals and objectives. The strategic plan sets forth program goals and specific objectives that help local governments and citizens keep track of results. The FY 2013 Consolidated Action Plan includes the proposed projects to be funded during FY 2013, September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014. HUD has not released the FY 2013 allocations. HUD recommended that jurisdictions plan for at least a five (5) percent reduction in grant amounts. Fort Bend County used the five (5) percent reduction to estimate its preliminary recommendations for funding. Once HUD releases the FY 2013, the County will adjust the preliminary recommendations listed below. The projects are listed below by program funding source. The recommended amount of funding for each project also is listed. Community Development Block Grant Program: Amount of Assistance Available for FY 2013: $1,811,580 Countywide CDBG Program Administration and Planning $350,000 Countywide CDBG/HOME Program Housing Rehabilitation Administration $95,000 Four Corners FBC FWSD No. 2: Martinez Tract Sanitary Sewer Improvements $700,000 Arcola Water System Improvements: Disney, Masterson St., Honey Grove and Dallas $216,615 Countywide CDBG Fort Bend CORPs Housing Minor Repair Program $229,195 Countywide ARC Social Recreation Program $31,369 Countywide Brazos Bend Guardianship: Corporate Guardianship Services $28,650 Countywide FBC Child Advocates, Inc. Forensic Interviewer/Children’s Services Coord. $34,509 Countywide FBC Women’s Center Shelter Services $36,108 Countywide FB Seniors Feeding our Seniors in Fort Bend County $43,734 Countywide Literacy Volunteers of FBC, Inc. Literacy Tutoring $46,400 HOME Investment Partnership Program: Amount of Assistance Available for FY 2013: $345,449 Countywide HOME Program Administration $34,544 CHDO Set-Aside $51,818 Countywide FBC Housing Rehabilitation Program $259,087 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG): Amount of Assistance Available for FY 2013: $149,529 Countywide ESG Program Administration $11,214 Countywide ESG Program HMIS $5,000 Countywide Parks Youth Ranch: Emergency Shelter: Operations and Essential Services $50,025 Countywide FB Women’s Center Emergency Shelter: Operations and Essential Services $39,525 Countywide Homeless Prevention/Rapid ReHousing/Stabilization Services (tbd*) $43,765 *tbd- to be determined The Fort Bend County FY 2013 Consolidated Plan Draft will be available for public review and comment from Friday, May 31, 2013 to Friday, June 28, 2013. The public is encouraged to review this document and submit comments. The Consolidated Action Plan can be reviewed at the Fort Bend County Community Development Department, 301 Jackson, Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469. In addition, copies are available from the Fort Bend County Community Development Department. Please call the department at (281) 341-4410. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at the Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Building, 301, Jackson, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Richmond, Texas, to receive comments from the public regarding the draft FY 2013 Consolidated Action Plan. The public is encouraged to attend and to submit comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, at the Fort Bend County Community Development Department, 301 Jackson, Suite 602, Richmond, Texas, 77469. Comments will be incorporated into the draft Consolidated Action Plan document, as appropriate. Persons with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services may contact the department at (281) 341-4410 regarding reasonable accommodations for the meeting.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. BID 13-065 – CONSTRUCTION OF MUSTANG PARK RESTROOM FACILITY. Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. BID 13-069 – CONSTRUCTION WATER AND SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AT KITTY HOLLOW PARK A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County

INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013 • Page 7

CIUDAD DE MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS

CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS

NOTIFICACIÓN DE ELECCIONES ESPECIALES DE DESEMPATE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION the show me city

The show me city

To the registered voters of the City of Missouri City, Texas: Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on June 15, 2013, for voting in a special runoff election to elect a district council member for District A: On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote. Election Day polling places and precinct numbers are as follows: City election precinct number 1: All of that territory lying within that portion of Harris County election precinct number 506 situated within the city. The polling place for city election precinct number 1 shall be the Colony Crossing Clubhouse, 16300 Fondren Grove, Missouri City, Texas. City election precinct number 4: All of that territory lying within those portions of Fort Bend County election precinct number 2081 situated within the city. The polling place for city election precinct number 4 shall be the East End Annex Building, 303 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas. City election precinct number 6: All of that territory lying within those portions of Fort Bend County election precinct number 2077 situated within the city. The polling place for city election precinct number 6 shall be the Glover Elementary School, 1510 Columbia Blue Drive, Missouri City, Texas. City election precinct number 9: All of that territory lying within that portion of Fort Bend County election precinct numbers 2092 and 2093 situated within the city. The polling place for city election precinct number 9 shall be the Meadowcreek Clubhouse, 2410 LaQuinta Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

A los votantes registrados de la ciudad de Missouri City, Texas: Por la presente se les notifica que los siguientes centros electorales estarán abiertos desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m., el 15 de junio de 2013, para votar en la elección especial de desempate en la que se elegirá a un miembro del consejo del Distrito A: El Día de la Elección, los votantes deberán votar en el distrito donde están registrados. Los centros electorales y los números de distrito son los siguientes: Recinto electoral municipal número 1: Todo el territorio abarcado dentro del distrito electoral número 506 del Condado de Harris situado dentro de la ciudad. El centro electoral para el distrito electoral municipal número 1 será Colony Crossing Clubhouse, 16300 Fondren Grove, Missouri City, Texas. Recinto electoral municipal número 4: Todo el territorio abarcado dentro del distrito electoral número 2081 del Condado de Fort Bend situado dentro de la ciudad. El centro electoral para el distrito electoral municipal número 4 será East End Annex Building, 303 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas. Recinto electoral municipal número 6: Todo el territorio abarcado dentro del distrito electoral número 2077 del Condado de Fort Bend situado dentro de la ciudad. El centro electoral para el distrito electoral municipal número 6 será Glover Elementary School, 1510 Columbia Blue Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

City election precinct number 10: All of that territory lying within those portions of Fort Bend County election precinct numbers 2059 and 2075 situated within the city. The polling place for city election precinct number 10 shall be the Old Municipal Court Room, City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas.

Recinto electoral municipal número 9: Todo el territorio abarcado dentro del distrito electoral número 2092 y 2093 del Condado de Fort Bend situado dentro de la ciudad. El centro electoral para el distrito electoral municipal número 9 será Meadowcreek Clubhouse, 2410 LaQuinta Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

City election precinct number 16: All of that territory lying within that portion of Fort Bend County election precinct number 4028 situated within the city. The polling place for city election precinct number 16 shall be the Quail Valley Elementary School, 3500 Quail Village Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

Recinto electoral municipal número 10: Todo el territorio abarcado dentro del distrito electoral número 2059 y 2075 del Condado de Fort Bend situado dentro de la ciudad. El centro electoral para el distrito electoral municipal número 10 será Old Municipal Court Room, City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas.

For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below:

Recinto electoral municipal número 16: Todo el territorio abarcado dentro del distrito electoral número 4028 del Condado de Fort Bend situado dentro de la ciudad. El centro electoral para el distrito electoral municipal número 16 será Quail Valley Elementary School, 3500 Quail Village Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

Schedule for:

Missouri City Old Municipal Court – 1522 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, TX Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex – 4520 Reading Rd., Rosenberg, TX Day

Date

Hours

Monday – Friday

June 3 – June 7, 2013

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday

June 8, 2013

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday

June 9, 2013

CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday

June 10 - 11, 2013

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Applications for ballots by mail may be submitted by mail to the Fort Bend County Elections Administrator, 301 Jackson, Suite 101, Richmond, Texas 77469; by personal delivery at 4520 Reading Road, Suite A-400, Rosenberg, Texas 77471; or by fax at 281-341-4418. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on June 7, 2013.

Aquellos votantes que deseen hacerlo antes de la fecha de elecciones, podrán hacerlo en alguna de las siguientes ubicaciones:

Cronograma para:

Missouri City Old Municipal Court – 1522 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, TX Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex – 4520 Reading Rd., Rosenberg, TX

Día

Fecha

Horarios

Lunes – Viernes

3 – 7 de Junio de 2013

8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Sábado

8 de Junio de 2013

8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Domingo

9 de Junio de 2013

CERRADO

Lunes - Martes

10 – 11 de Junio de 2013

7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.

Issued this the 29th day of May, 2013.

Las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo pueden ser enviadas al Administrador de las Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend por correo a 301 Jackson, Suite 101, Richmond, Texas 77469; podrán ser entregadas personalmente en 4520 Reading Road, Suite A-400, Rosenberg, Texas 77471; o podrán ser enviadas por fax al 281-341-4418.

/s/Allen Owen, Mayor

‫ڳ‬Ұਘ‫ਁؤٕͧݯ‬ଛ٠

Las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo deben ser recibidas antes de la hora de cierre de nuestras oficinas del día del 7 de junio de 2013.

һиӏ૲਼૲ࣩૹऍ

the show me city

৩‫ڳ‬Ұਘ‫ਁؤٕݯ‬ଛ٠ࣩࣦ੢૲ࠨ͵

Emitido el 29 de Mayo de 2013. Atentamente,

/s/Allen Owen, Alcalde

ࢤࠕૹऍͧЇ஄ӦӞࣩ‫ۯ‬त֩䎯‫ذ‬и 2013 ‫ ٵ‬6 ‫ ޤ‬15 ‫ݺ‬Іԟ 7:00 ২‫ޏ‬І 7:00 ‫ͧݚڏ‬јҍ֧ӏ૲਼૲З‫ۯ‬त૲Ӟ▁գ A ԙࣩԙ੠ճ͵

THÀNH PHӔ MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS

૲ࠨ‫ڶ‬ஏи૲П‫֧ݺ‬Ҿࣦ੢ૡਸ਼‫ۯ‬तࣩ૲ԙૡਸ਼‫ۯ‬त澞 ૲П‫ۯࣩݺ‬त֩䎯ո૲ԙՙऑҿѼ‫ױ‬Ї͵ ٠૲Пॕ 1 ૲ԙ͵ થଣԚѹй١Ԛӄտୌ‫ގ‬Կআ 506 ଣԚӄ澞 Fondren Grove, Missouri City, Texas澞

Kính gӱi các cӱ tri ÿã ÿăng ký cӫa Thành Phӕ Missouri, Texas:

٠૲Пॕ 4 ૲ԙ͵ થଣԚѹй١Ԛӄߎ‫ׅڴ‬Կআ 2081 ଣԚӄ澞 ١ଣРআ 4 ଣԚङ܎ॕ֪ࢵО East End Annex Building, 303 Texas

٠૲Пॕ 6 ૲ԙ͵ થଣԚѹй١Ԛӄߎ‫ׅڴ‬Կআ 2077 ଣԚӄ澞

١ଣРআ 6 ଣԚङ܎ॕ֪ࢵО Glover Elementary School, 1510

Columbia Blue Drive, Missouri City, Texas澞 ٠૲Пॕ 9 ૲ԙ͵ થଣԚѹй١Ԛӄߎ‫ׅڴ‬Կআ 2092 ଣԚչআ 2093 ଣԚӄ澞 ١ଣРআ 9 ଣԚङ܎ॕ֪ࢵО Meadowcreek Clubhouse,

Khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 1: Tҩt cҧ các ÿӏa bàn thuӝc phҥm vi sӕ 506 cӫa khu vӵc bҫu cӱ Quұn Harris nҵm trong thành phӕ. Phòng phiӃu trong khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 1 là Colony Crossing Clubhouse, 16300 Fondren Grove, Missouri City, Texas. Khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 4: Tҩt cҧ các ÿӏa bàn thuӝc phҥm vi sӕ 2081 cӫa khu vӵc bҫu cӱ Quұn Fort Bend nҵm trong thành phӕ. Phòng phiӃu trong khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 4 là East End Annex Building, 303 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas. Khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 6: Tҩt cҧ các ÿӏa bàn thuӝc phҥm vi sӕ 2077 cӫa khu vӵc bҫu cӱ Quұn Fort Bend nҵm trong thành phӕ. Phòng phiӃu trong khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 6 là Glover Elementary School, 1510 Columbia Blue Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

2410 LaQuinta Drive, Missouri City, Texas澞 ٠૲Пॕ 10 ૲ԙ͵ થଣԚѹй١Ԛӄߎ‫ׅڴ‬Կআ 2059 ଣԚչআ 2075 ଣԚӄ澞 ١ଣРআ 10 ଣԚङ܎ॕ֪ࢵО Old Municipal Court Room, City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas澞 ٠૲Пॕ 16 ૲ԙ͵ થଣԚѹй١Ԛӄߎ‫ׅڴ‬Կআ 4028 ଣԚӄ澞 ١ଣРআ 16 ଣԚङ܎ॕ֪ࢵО Quail Valley Elementary School, 3500 Quail Village Drive, Missouri City, Texas澞

Khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 9: Tҩt cҧ các ÿӏa bàn thuӝc phҥm vi sӕ 2092 và 2093 cӫa khu vӵc bҫu cӱ Quұn Fort Bend nҵm trong thành phӕ. Phòng phiӃu trong khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 9 là Meadowcreek Clubhouse, 2410 LaQuinta Drive, Missouri City, Texas. Khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 10: Tҩt cҧ các ÿӏa bàn thuӝc phҥm vi sӕ 2059 và 2075 cӫa khu vӵc bҫu cӱ Quұn Fort Bend nҵm trong thành phӕ. Phòng phiӃu trong khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 10 là Old Municipal Court Room, City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas. Khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 16: Tҩt cҧ các ÿӏa bàn thuӝc phҥm vi sӕ 4028 cӫa khu vӵc bҫu cӱ Quұn Fort Bend nҵm trong thành phӕ. Phòng phiӃu trong khu vӵc bҫu cӱ thành phӕ sӕ 16 là Quail Valley Elementary School, 3500 Quail Village Drive, Missouri City, Texas.

‫ܶੌױ‬Ӹ‫ۯ‬तͧ૲ࠨՔ֧ЇӦџ▁֩䎯ૡਸ਼‫ۯ‬त͵

૯࣐иЇӦ֩䎯ࣩ‫୎ݿ‬਽͵ Missouri City Old Municipal Court – 1522 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, TX Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex – 4520 Reading Rd., Rosenberg, TX

‫ߊޤ – ▲ߊޤ‬м

Nay ra thông báo rҵng nhӳng phòng phiӃu liӋt kê dѭӟi ÿây sӁ mӣ cӱa tӯ 7:00 giӡ sáng ÿӃn 7:00 giӡ tӕi vào ngày 15 tháng Sáu, 2013 ÿӇ bӓ phiӃu bҫu cӱ chung kӃt ÿһc biӋt chӑn mӝt ӫy viên hӝi ÿӗng quұn cho Quұn A: Vào Ngày Bҫu Cӱ, các cӱ tri phҧi bӓ phiӃu tҥi khu vӵc ÿã ÿăng ký bӓ phiӃu cӫa mình. Phòng phiӃu và các con sӕ khu vӵc vào Ngày Bҫu Cӱ nhѭ sau:

Parkway, Missouri City, Texas澞

‫ݺ‬

the show me city

١ଣРআ 1 ଣԚङ܎ॕ֪ࢵО Colony Crossing Clubhouse, 16300

THÔNG BÁO BҪU CӰ CHUNG KӂT ĈҺC BIӊT

‫ޫݺ‬ 2013 ‫ ٶ‬6 ߃ 3 ‫ – ޙ‬6 ߃ 7 ‫ޙ‬

‫୎ݿ‬ ЇԠ 8:00 ਙЈԠ 5:00

NӃu cӱ tri muӕn bӓ phiӃu sӟm, cӱ tri có thӇ bӓ phiӃu tҥi bҩt kǤ ÿӏa ÿiӇm nào ÿѭӧc liӋt kê dѭӟi ÿây: Chѭѫng trình ÿӕi vӟi:

Missouri City Old Municipal Court – 1522 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, TX Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex – 4520 Reading Rd., Rosenberg, TX

‫ߊޤ‬ҹ

2013 ‫ ٶ‬6 ߃ 8 ‫ޙ‬

ЇԠ 8:00 ਙЈԠ 5:00

‫ޙߊޤ‬

2013 ‫ ٶ‬6 ߃ 9 ‫ޙ‬

Ҽ୻

Thӭ Hai – Thӭ Sáu

3/6 – 7/6/2013

‫ߊޤ – ▲ߊޤ‬и

2013 ‫ ٶ‬6 ߃ 10 ‫ – ޙ‬11 ‫ޙ‬

ЇԠ 7:00 ਙޮЇ 7:00

Thӭ Bҧy

8/6/2013

8:00 giӡ sáng ÿӃn 5:00 giӡ chiӅu

Chӫ Nhұt

9/6/2013

ĈÓNG CӰA

Thӭ Hai - Thӭ Ba

10 - 11/6/2013

7:00 giӡ sáng ÿӃn 7:00 giӡ tӕi

ପଋଽ‫ڔސؤ‬ଧсङଣॕःબՕљଽ‫ؤ‬ਙљЈ֪֭͹Fort Bend County Elections Administrator, 301 Jackson, Suite

Ngày

Giӡ 8:00 giӡ sáng ÿӃn 5:00 giӡ chiӅu

101, Richmond, Texas 77469ͺъਘ܎ଧଣॕङ֪֭О͹4520 Reading Road, Suite A-400, Rosenberg, Texas 77471ͺ۪ପଋѮऱ܎ଧଣॕͫ՚ुО͹281-341-4418澞 ପଋଽ‫ڔސؤ‬ଧсङଣॕःબ‫ீڷ‬й 2013 ‫ ٶ‬6 ߃ 7 ‫ޙ‬Јࣰӹ‫ݶ‬ӱ澞 ߎପऽй 2013 ‫ ٶ‬5 ߃ 29 ‫ޙ‬Շ٢澞

/s/١୸ Allen Owen

Các ÿѫn xin bӓ phiӃu qua bѭu ÿiӋn có thӇ gӱi qua ÿѭӡng bѭu ÿiӋn ÿӃn Nhân Viên ĈiӅu Hành Bҫu Cӱ Quұn Fort Bend, 301 Jackson, Suite 101, Richmond, Texas 77469; hoһc trӵc tiӃp chuyӇn ÿӃn at 4520 Reading Road, Suite A400, Rosenberg, Texas 77471; hoһc chuyӇn fax ӣ sӕ 281-341-4418. Ĉѫn xin bӓ phiӃu qua bѭu ÿiӋn phҧi ÿӃn không quá cuӕi ngày làm viӋc 7 tháng Sáu, 2013. Ĉѭӧc ÿăng vào ngày 29 tháng Năm, 2013. /s/Allen Owen, Thӏ Trѭӣng

Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m. PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church to amend sign regulations contained within Ordinance O-11-19 relating to a Specific Use Permit (SUP) - Places of Assembly, and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom. SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located to the south and east of the Waterbrook West residential subdivision and west of the Waterbrook residential subdivision. SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a called 21.11 acre tract of land containing: - An approximate 18.851 acre tract of land situated in the Moses Shipman Survey, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, and being out of unrestricted reserve “A” of Waterbrook West Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Volume 23, Page 29, of the Fort Bend County Plat Records, Fort Bend County, Texas; and being an approximate 2.258 acre tract of land in the Moses Shipman League, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, being part of that certain tract called 29.191 acres conveyed to the Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas by an instrument of record in File No. 2000011205 of the Official Records of said F.B.C.O.R and part of that certain 60.0 foot wide easement for the widening of McKeever Road as recorded under Fort Bend County Clerk’s file 9482061; and - An approximate 2.258 acres of land in the Moses Shipman League, A-86, Fort Bend County, Texas, being part of that certain tract called 29.191 acres conveyed to The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas by an instrument of record in File No. 2000011205 of the Official Records of said Fort Bend County (F.B.C.O.R), more particularly being part of Reserve “A” of Waterbrook West, a subdivision of record on Slide No’s 372A, 372B and 373A of the Plat Records of said Fort Bend County (F.B.C.P.R.) and part of that certain 60.0 foot wide easement for the widening of McKeever Road as shown on said subdivision and abandoned by the City of Missouri City, Texas in Ordinance Number O-94-31 and recorded in File No. 9482061 of the F.B.C.O.R. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS

LEXINGTON BOULEVARD BRIDGE REHABILITATION

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

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

CIP PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Permit Office Renovation MU1303 City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained for free at the following: By Registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com or Plans are available by contacting jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Cane Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, May 30, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov, (281) 275-2302 The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

Lexington Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation ST1301 Lexington Boulevard at Oyster Creek

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained for free at the following: By Registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com or Plans are available by contacting jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Public Works Conference Room, 111 Gillingham Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, May 30, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov, (281) 275-2302. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m. NOTICE TO BIDDERS U.S. 59 / STATE HIGHWAY 99 SOUTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD U-TURN LANE EXTENSION The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

U.S. 59 / SH 99 Southbound Frontage Road U-Turn Lane Extension TR1306 US 59 Southbound and SH 99

The City of Sugar Land City Council on May 21, 2013 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 1902:

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING INDUSTRIAL WASTE CHARGES AND PERMIT FEES.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Public Works Conference Room, 111 Gillingham Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, May 30, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager, jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov, (281) 275-2302.

NOTICE OF REGULATIONS REGARDING INDUSTRIAL WASTE CHARGES AND PERMIT FEES

Said ordinance is available in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Mark Musemeche of MGroup to rezone an approximate 6 acre tract of land from LC-3, retail district to PD, Planned Development District to allow for the development of a senior retirement community or to allow for uses permitted within a LC-3, retail district, and to the extent such rezoning deviates from the Future Land Use and Character map of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide for an amendment therefrom. SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of Trammel Fresno Road and the Oakwick Forest residential subdivision, on the south side of State Highway 6. SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a 6.000 acre tract of land, situated in the Elijah Roark Survey, A-77, in Fort Bend County, Texas, being out of that certain tract called 16.37 acres, conveyed to HW6/TF Interests, Ltd., described in Fort Bend County Clerk’s File No. 2007037665. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1.792 ACRES CREEK BEND DRIVE

REZONING TWO TRACTS 1.41 ACRES SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 90A, WEST AND EAST OF BROOKS STREET

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COMMERCE GREEN PLAZA - 9722 HIGHWAY 90A

REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH NOAH’S (MULTIPURPOSE EVENT CENTER) FACILITY ON 1.792 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON CREEK BEND DRIVE NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH FLOUR DANIEL DRIVE IN LAKE POINTE TOWN CENTER, TRACT C, IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) DISTRICT.

REZONING FROM MIXED USE CONSERVATION (MUC) DISTRICT TO BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.41 ACRES SOUTH OF U. S. HIGHWAY 90A ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDE OF BROOKS STREET IN THE S. M. WILLIAMS LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 97.

REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A SANDWICH SHOP IN COMMERCE GREEN PLAZA LOCATED AT 9722 HIGHWAY 90A, COMMERCE GREEN BUSINESS PARK RESERVE “A” IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE (B-O) ZONING DISTRICT.

PURPOSE:

ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

WHERE:

CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 P.M., JUNE 18, 2013

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE (281) 275-2218 OR EMAIL PLANNING@SUGARLANDTX.GOV. THE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND IS LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON. y Map: p Vicinity

PURPOSE:

ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED REZONING SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

PURPOSE:

ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

WHERE:

CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHERE:

CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 P.M., JUNE 18, 2013

WHEN:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 P.M., JUNE 18, 2013

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED REZONING MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE (281) 2752218 OR BY EMAIL PLANNING@SUGARLANDTX.GOV. THE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND IS LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON. Vicinity y Map: p

MAY 29, 2013 • INDEPENDENT • Page 9

Fort Bend ISD’s 2013 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Fort Bend ISD proudly announces the names of the 22 high school students who earned the distinct honor of being named the 2013 FBISD valedictorians and salutatorians. These top scholars earned the two highest rankings among their graduating classes after years of hard work and commitment to their academic careers.

Austin High School. Valedictorian: Oscar Dao (left) and Salutatorian: Yash Tarkunde (right)

Bush High School. Valedictorian: Kelly Medrano (left) and Salutatorian: Sheree Henry (right)

Dulles High School Valedictorian: Robert Shen (left) and Salutatorian: Michael Chen (below)

Clements High School.Valedictorian: Lilly Shen (left) and Salutatorian: Benjamin Tu (right) Elkins High School. Valedictorian: Samuel Konstanty (left) and Salutatorian: Milan Doshie (right) NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 29, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2013, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

07-DCV159144 02/13/13

625001012040090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. RIDGEMONT SEC 1, BLK 12, LT 4, 7 STANDARD FEDERAL SAVINGS VOL 6, PG 14* BANK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

10-DCV180876 03/08/13

338000014009090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALINE CITY OF FULSHEAR, BLK 9, LT 1 WOODS, AKA ALEAN M WOODS 14, VOL U, PGS 177-179* (ACCT NOS 3380000140090901 & APRIL 24, 2013 3380000140091901).

10-DCV182274 02/13/13

485000015280090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 STEVEN CHARLES BARNARD APRIL 24, 2013

10-DCV185715 03/08/13

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$73,130.00

$32,000.00

$143,350.00

$15,700.00

MAYFAIR PARK, BLK 15, LT 28, 50.00% UDI, VOL 313, PG 529 *

$22,010.00

970001005010090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. JERRY LYNN ERWIN, JR. ET AL

WOODLAND WEST, SEC 1, BLK 5, LT 1, VOL 5, PG 37*

$114,970.00

$23,200.00

11-DCV187220 02/14/13

008900000346190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PARKWAY PROPERTY, INC. 7 FKA THE PARKWAY COMPANY, APRIL 24, 2013 ET AL

ABST 89, WM STAFFORD LEAGUE, ACS 0.982, MORE OR LESS, VOL 715, PG 799, VOL. 835, PG. 286 & CLK'S FILE # 9718366*

$4,910.00

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

001300000050390 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 1: ABST 13, D BRIGHT, TR 1, 7 ACS 1.351, MORE OR LESS, VOL. SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED 66, PG. 207* APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$11,770.00

$2,000.00

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

001300000056190 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 2: ABST 13, D BRIGHT, ACS 1.656, MORE OR LESS, DRILL 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED SITE PARCEL, CLK'S FILE NO. APRIL 24, 2013 2003068602* PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$8,280.00

$1,700.00

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

031300000010090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 3: ABST 313, H SHROPSHIRE, 7 ACS 3.0287, MORE OR LESS, SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. CLK'S FILE# 9774265* MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$3,030.00

$1,100.00

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

031300000014590 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 5: ABST 313, H SHROPSHIRE, 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ACS 2.6758, MORE OR LESS, MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED CLK'S FILE NO. 9774265* APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$23,310.00

$1,900.00

11-DCV189318 02/19/13

851201001005091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. VICTORIA LAKES, SEC 1, BLK 1, WILSON BUILDING INTERESTS, LT 5, SLIDE NO. 1593/B* 4 INC DBA CITATION HOMES, ET APRIL 24, 2013 AL

$25,500.00

$21,000.00

11-DCV189338 03/08/13

015800000100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. CAMERINO MORFIN, ET AL 7 APRIL 24, 2013

ABST 158, D A CONNER SRVY, ACS 8.548, CLK'S FILE # 2009117361*

$158,710.00

$20,900.00

11-DCV190830 03/08/13

542200000051291 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 4 OLEAN THOMPSON APRIL 24, 2013

KATY TOWNSITE U/R, ACS .0689, MORE OR LESS, TR 51 (PT), TR 16 (PT), ABST 393, VOL. 258, PG. 638*

$6,750.00

$4,200.00

11-DCV192471 02/19/13

620001006240090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. TR 1: RIDGEGATE S/D, SEC 1, 7 EMMANUEL O. OGAR, AKA BLK 6, LT 24, R/P, VOL 16, PG 4* EMMANUEL OKPAKU OGAR, ET APRIL 24, 2013 AL

11-DCV194599 02/14/13

225102005002091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 4 TRISTON SERPA, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

CANYON GATE CINCO RANCH, SEC 2, BLK 5, LT 2, SLIDE NO. 1727/B*

$68,320.00

$12,900.00

$165,770.00

$23,200.00

Hightower High School. Valedictorian: Dhrumil Patel (left) and Salutatorian: Alwin Somasundaram (right) Kempner High School Valedictorian: Dainah Pham (above) and Salutatorian: Brittany Irizarry (below)

Marshall High School. Valedictorian: Nishat Momin (left) and Salutatorian: Christopher Stein (right)

Ridge Point High School Valedictorian: Duff Dean (above) and Salutatorian: Alyson Miranda (below)

Travis High School. Valedictorian: Shreeya Patel (left) and Salutatorian: Swathi Ariyapadi (right).

Willowridge High School. Valedictorian: Dave Cachero (left) and Salutatorian: Bethany Easterling (right)

Dated at Richmond, Texas, April 29, 2013 Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Pictured at the Sugar Land Rotary teacher appreciation luncheon are (front row, left to right): Teacher of the Year finalists Amanda Levermann, Amber

Mann, Amanda Castro, Chelsea Waite, and Shakira Guillory. (Back row, left to right): Charles E. Dupre, FBISD Superintendent of Schools; finalists Rosa

Martinez and John Glenn Ramon; Johnny DeJesus, Elementary Teacher of the Year; Walter Benavides, Secondary Teacher of the Year; and Ward Pendleton, Rotary Club President-Elect. The Sugar Land Rotary honored Fort Bend ISD’s District Teachers of the Year and other finalists during a Teacher Appreciation recognition program held at a recent Rotary meeting. The Rotary has recognized exceptional teachers through this special program for more than 17 years. On May 8, Sugar Land Rotarians welcomed the teachers and their campus administrators to the event, expressing their gratitude to these remarkable teachers. Charles E. Dupre, Superintendent of Schools, introduced each honoree, who then shared what they enjoy most about teaching.

Page 10 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013

AUTOMOBILE: Kia Rio sedan By BARBARA FULENWIDER With class-leading horsepower, the 2013 Rio sedan has style and offers drivers value, technology and spirited road manners. This subcompact, which was all-new last year, is Kia’s smallest and most affordable vehicle. The four-door Rio sedan and its first cousin, the five-door hatchback, offer consumers an abundance of standard amenities, safety features and interior space. New for 2013, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters have been added as standard equipment to the top of the line Rio SX to deliver a more engaging driving experience. On the fuel-saving front, Rio EX models now offer optional ISG technology as part of the Eco Package. Available in three trims – LX, EX and SX – the 2013 Rio is available with a 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injection (GDI) four-cylinder motor with the option of either a sixspeed manual transmission (LX only) or efficient sixspeed automatic. One of only two vehicles in the segment to offer a GDI engine, the 2013 Rio has 138 horsepower up front and gets EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 30/36mpg (city/ highway). The Rio is also the first non-hybrid vehicle to offer ISG technology to the mass (non-luxury) market, which helps to improve fuel economy by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion – such as at a stop light or in traffic – and automatically restarting when the driver releases the brake pedal. Accentuating the hunkered down and muscular profile, Rio offers body-color door

handles and side mirrors, rear wiper and washer, multi-reflector headlamps and 15-inch steel wheels with 185/65R15 tires. The EX trim brings additional standard conveniences, including power door locks with keyless entry and a chrome front grille surround, adding to Rio’s sophisticated and sleek look. Consumers looking for higher levels of sporty refinement will find the SX trim offers standard 17inch wheels with 205/45R17 tires, fog lamps, LED accent lights and rear combination lamps, dual chrome exhaust tips, power-folding outside heated mirrors with turn signal indicators and projector headlamps. Moving inside the 2013 Rio, its extended wheelbase (101.2 inches) provides passengers with 40 inches of front seat headroom, 37.6 inches rear headroom, 43.8 inches front legroom and 31.1 inches rear legroom. Cargo space measures 13.7 cubic feet. Standard on the LX trim is a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, tilt steering column, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, trip computer, electric power steering, 60/40 split folding rear seats and a cargo cover for the hatch-

back. Moving to the EX trim includes standard power windows with automatic up/ down on the driver’s window, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Bluetooth wireless connectivity with steering wheelmounted voice activation controls to enable hands-free operation for compatible mobile phones and a sleek metallic finish throughout with leatherette door trim. The SX trim offers consumers an even more upscale and athletic look and feel with new standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (available early summer) on vehicles equipped with automatic transmission. The SX also brings metal pedals, metal grain, a Supervision meter cluster, leatherwrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual map lights, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, UVO powered by Microsoft voice-activated infotainment system with rear camera display based on the Windows® Embedded Automotive platform. Various technology features also come standard on all trims, including an AM/ FM/CD/MP3/Sat audio system with SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio capabilities and

three months complimentary service and auxiliary and USB audio input jacks for connecting MP3 players with full iPod and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and steering wheel-mounted controls. Built on a unibody frame, the front-wheel-drive Rio has MacPherson struts, coil springs and a stabilizer bar up front for suspension and a torsion beam axle suspension in the rear. A sport-tuned suspension on SX trims offers enhanced handling characteristics for drivers interested in a more spirited on-road experience. The 2013 Rio is equipped with numerous standard safety features that include an innovative Halo Body construction designed to help protect occupants in certain side impact and roll-over collisions. Additional standard safety features are Electronic Stability Control, a four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System, Hillstart Assist Control and Vehicle Stability Management. The 2013 Rio is covered by Kia’s comprehensive warranty program, which offers a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty and a five-year/100,000-mile antiperforation warranty. A fiveyear/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan also is part of the comprehensive vehicle coverage. The Kia Rio with all standard equipment retails for $17,700. Options on the test drive Rio SX hiked the price to $20,590. It’s a good ride and drive, has power and is the perfect size for a city runabout.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF TEXAS ) COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND FORT BEND ) CITY OF MISSOURI CITY The City of Missouri City, Texas, hereby gives notice that the proposed budget for These Funds for the Fiscal Year 2014 has been formally presented to the City Council, and a summary of said proposed is as follows: CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND ENDING BALANCES PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2014

DESCRIPTION

DEBT

INTERNAL

GENERAL

SERVICE

FUND

FUNDS

TOTALS

REVENUES: Ad Valorem Taxes

17,036,724

8,028,400

25,065,124

Other Taxes

7,330,000

Licenses & Permits

1,366,800

Fines & Forfeitures

1,115,700

Franchise Fees

3,450,000

Intergovernmental Revenues

1,481,953

Other Revenues

2,386,950

100,000

7,000

2,493,950

Charges for Services

4,618,498

TOTAL REVENUES

34,168,127

8,128,400

4,625,498

46,922,025

Proceeds from debt issuance Bond Premium

Reimbursements from MUD's

Transfers from Other Funds

1,359,074

336,020

1,695,094

TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

1,359,074

336,020

1,695,094

35,527,201

8,464,420

4,625,498

48,617,119

25,447,796

Erin Tompkins earns medical degree while in army

Tompkins Erin Tompkins has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland.

The USUHS motto is “Learning to care for those in harm’s way.” Commencement exercises were held in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 2013. Prior to entering medical school Erin graduated from Elkins High School in Missouri City, then earned a BS in Speech Pathology from Baylor University, a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Texas, and a Certification in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina. Erin has entered a threeyear residency in Internal Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington State. Her proud parents, Bill and Robyn Tompkins, reside in Missouri City.

Book sale at University branch library The summer book sale of the Friends of the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library. Used books, CDs, DVDs and videos will be sold. Most are $0.50 to $1.00. Good condition books, CDs and DVDs may be donated to the library at the sale, or at any time. A receipt for income tax purposes can be provided. CONSTABLE’S SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on April 11th, 2013 by the 25th Judicial District Court of Lavaca County, Texas in Cause #10-06-21497CV in favor of the plaintiff – Lavaca River Operating Co., LLC, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 224,125.46++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on May 14th, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 10th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – ZK Drilling Co., LLC, had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: NOTE: SALE LOCATION WILL BE HELD AT KT STORAGE 1923 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077 Legal Description: -ONE (1) WILSON SUPER 38 DRILLING RIG WITH 74’ HYDRAULLICALLY RAISED AND SCOPING DERRICK, POWERED BY DETROIT DIESEL 8V71. GOOD TIRES. -ONE (1) GARDNER-DENVER FXO MUD PUMP POWERED BY DETROIT DIESEL 8V71 -ONE (1) UTILITY DOG-HOUSE MOUNTED ON 30’ TRAILER WITH TOOL BIN OF RIG TOOLS. TOOLS INCLUDE TONGS, SLIPS, CROSS-OVER SUBS AND HANDLING TOOLS. GOOD TIRES. -ONE (1) 150 KW GENERATOR PLANT MOUNTED ON 18’ UTILITY TRAILER WITH GOOD TIRES. POWERED BY CAT D1160 ENGINE -ONE (1) 40’ MUD BOAT FOR RIG -ONE (1) REAGAN ANNULAR BOP -ONE (1) ROTARY TABLE COVER FOR WILSON DRILLING RIG -ONE (1) ELECTRIC MOTOR -3000’ IF 3 ½” DRILL PIPE -6’X6’ SUBSTRUCTURE FOR WILSON DRILLING RIG TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sgt. J. Lawrence #191 Deputy Constable PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT AVISO PÚBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the election to be held on June 15, 2013, will be tested on June 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fort Bend County Elections Department, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures. Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automáticamente que se usará en la elección el 15 de Junio del 2013 se probara el 4 de Junio del 2013 a las 9:00 a.m. en el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas para determinar si el equipo contara con exactitud los votos para todos los puestos oficiales y sobre todos los proyectos de ley.

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:

TOTAL REVENUES & RESOURCES EXPENDITURES

24,381,358

1,066,438

Commodities

Personnel

3,643,645

807,795

4,451,440

Contractual Services

5,435,088

1,911,635

7,346,723

Other Services

1,394,588

26,711

1,421,299

8,730,745

234,740 35,089,419

0 8,730,745

587,612 4,400,191

822,352 48,220,355

250,000

35,339,419

8,730,745

4,400,191

48,470,355

225,307

146,764

Debt Service Capital Outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES Contingency - Reserve OTHER FINANCING USES: Transfers to Other Funds TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS/ EXPENDITURES DESIGNATED: O&M RESERVE REVENUES OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES

187,782

(266,325)

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE JULY 1

8,414,462

6,054,602

886,269

15,355,333

DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE-RESERVES

1,100,500

ENDING FUND BALANCE JUNE 30

7,501,744

5,788,277

1,111,576

14,401,597

The proposed budget for All Funds and accompanying message will be presented to City Council on June 1, 2013, and will be available for public inspection. Copies will be available for inspection at the City Hall, City Secretary's Office, 1522 Texas Parkwat, Missouri City, Texas, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Notice is also hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed budgets will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013, at 7:00 PM, at the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building - Second Floor (South Doors), 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, for the purpose of hearing comments for and against said proposed budget. Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary, City of Missouri City, Texas

/s/ John Oldham Fort Bend County Elections Administrator Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Fort Bend THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being June 17, 2013 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on DECEMBER 04, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-202723 and is styled: Mattie Young vs Leon Thomas The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DENYSE RENEE WARD LAW OFFICE OF D R WARD PLLC 820 GESSNER ROAD SUITE 1075 HOUSTON TX 77024 713-337-0780 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: A. A DETERMINATION AND DECLARATION OF THE OWNERSHIP SHARE OF EACH OF THE JOINT OWNERS IN THE PROPERTY; B. A DETERMINATION THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE PARTITIONED IN KIND IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER; C. AN ORDER FROM THE COURT THAT THE PROPERTY BE SOLD FOR CASH AND/OR UPON SUCH OTHER TERMS AS THE COURT MAY DIRECT, AND SUCH SALE SHALL BE MADE AS UNDER EXECUTION OR BY PRIVATE OF PUBLIC SALE THROUGH A RECEIVER; D. AN ORDER THAT THERE BE DEDUCTED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH SALE ANY AMOUNTS OWED TO PLAINTIFF AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL PAYMENTS MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF LEON THOMAS, CHARGING ANY SUCH PAYMENT AGAINST THE OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF LEON THOMAS; AND E. AN ORDER OF PARTITION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THAT SALE AMONG THE PERSONS ENTITLED THERETO, ACCORDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE INTERESTS, AFTER HAVING DEDUCTED APPROPRIATE AMOUNTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS PAID TO TAXING AUTHORITIES AND MAINTENANCE; AND AFTER HAVING DEDUCTED APPROPRIATE AMOUNTS ORDERED FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES OF SALE, REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES, AND SUCH OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 29th day of April, 2013. DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy District Clerk Kristine Lindsey 281-341-3787

MAY 29, 2013 • INDEPENDENT • Page 9

FILM REVIEW: The Hangover Part III Part III has the same main characters and director, Todd Phillips, so don’t expect too much originality. Everyone acts and thinks like a knucklehead; however, the degree of knuckleheadism does vary with the part and comedic situation. Actually, The Wolf Pack takes turns acting foolish much to the credit of Director and Co-writer Todd Phillips. My sources tell me that Part III will be the final Part, so we can all take a deep breath and move on with the rest of lives. A bit of history: The first Hangover was only four years ago (2009) so they have packed in a lot of silliness and idiocy in only four years and three movies. Since 2009, Bradley Coo-

per has become a legitimate movie star, Ed “The Office” Helms may have peaked in his career with this movie, and Zack Galifianankas (the one with the beard) has barely hit his stride as a comedic genius, and has merely revved up his engine; the sky’s the limit for Galifianankas. And the fourth member of The Wolf Pack, Justin Bartha (Doug, I always get kidnapped), should be thrilled that he has been allowed to appear in all three movies. The jury is still out on Todd Phillips. One smart thing Phillips did was convince John Goodman and Melissa McCarthy to take bit parts, but big enough to showcase their comedic tal-

ents because the two of them are so hot right now that neither needed this senseless movie. Ditto for Ken Jeong M.D.; just not to their extent. The Wolf Pack (Knuckleheads) get involved with $42

million worth of missing gold bars and the “rightful” owner is willing to kill anyone and everyone to retrieve his booty. Hence, the kidnapping of Doug, yet again. Their task is to find the thief and bring him

to the Big Guy, and of course they had to end up in Las Vegas. Ever heard of that story before? This sequel is typical of most sequels: if you like the others, then you’ll like this one. The script is crisp and humorous and the acting is adequate and the directing was impressive since the basic story is trite. The good news is that I saw this film at the new Santikos Theatres AVX. I’m thrilled that we have such a gorgeous complex in our neck of the woods that has tasty delights (I sampled the delicious lemon gelato) and a 16-lane bowling alley with 22 theatres that allow you to choose your seat and on and

on. This line of theatres is headquartered in San Antonio and only recently reached out to Tomball and this venue at 7301 Grand Parkway in Fort Bend County. If you want to see some well-done absurdity, then by all means go see “The Hangover Part III.” Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 82. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com Brought to you by:

File photo: Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Survivors Day Celebration 2012

National Cancer Survivors Day with luncheon—June 7 Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will join over 14 million American cancer survivors in observing the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day® (NCSD) this year. Hundreds of communities worldwide will host events to celebrate life and demonstrate that there is hope. The contributions of the families, friends and health care providers who support cancer survivors will also be recognized. “Come learn how surviving cancer is more than just living. It’s an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” says Frances Goerlich, director of Methodist Sugar Land

Hospital’s Cancer Center. “You will find our community’s NCSD event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith, and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage.” “National Cancer Survivors Day is a great opportunity for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family to come together and affirm the possibility of quality of life after a diagnosis of cancer,” added Clive Shkedy, M.D., radiation oncologist and medical director of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center. A “survivor” is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagno-

sis through the remainder of life, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Cancer survivors may face many challenges such as hindered access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments, inadequate or no insurance, financial hardships, employment problems and psychological struggles. “Despite these difficulties, cancer survivors can live active, productive lives,” says Dr. Shkedy. Methodist Sugar Land Cancer Center welcomes all local cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital physicians and staff to join us as we

honor the survivors living with a history of cancer in America today. The Cancer Survivors Day celebration and luncheon will be held Friday, June 7 from 11:45-1:00 p.m. at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s conference center. RSVP Required. Call 281274-7500 or email SLRSVP@ tmhs.org to reserve a seat.

A Kwik Kar is a Happy Car Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kwik Kar Lube & Tune Family Owned& Operated 6171 Hwy 6 (@FM1092) Missouri City

281-261-8066

Stop. Go. Pennzoil.

Not Not Just Oil, Pennzoil just oil, Pennzoil

SKEETERS’ CORNER INTERVIEWING SOON!

LEAGUE STANDINGS Freedom Division

PCT

STREAK

Sugar Land Skeeters

0.824

7-3

Somerset Patriots

0.677

5.5

6-4

York Revolution

0.514

10.5

6-4

Lancaster Barnstormers

0.471

5-5

LAST 10

In anticipation of our brand-new store in Sugar Land, we are now accepting applications and scheduling interviews for the following areas & positions: Experienced Store & Department Managers Customer Service (Checker, Sacker, Parking Lot Attendant, Restock Clerk, Department Clerk)

Liberty Division

PCT

STREAK

LAST 10

Blue Crabs

0.457

6-4

Bridgeport Bluefish

0.394

3-7

Long Island Ducks

0.382

2.5

5-5

Camden Riversharks

0.294

5.5

3-7

Southern Maryland

Specialty Areas (Coffee Shop, Smoothie Bar) Skilled Positions (Baker, Cake Decorator, Meatcutter, Meat Wrapper, Stocker, Wine & Cheese Coach) Service Center

Skeeters play home games for seven days beginning Tuesday, May 28. The visiting team is Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Then Somerset Patriots visit from Friday, May 31 through Monday, June 3. All games start at 7:05, except on Saturday and Sunday, when the games start at 6:05 p.m. Next Skeeters will play home games June 10 to June 17, with rest on June 13 and the visitors will be Camden Riversharks. In June, Skeeters will play the next set of a seven-day home game from June 24 to June 30 against York Revolution.

Maintenance

SERVING FORT BEND SINCE 1981

RUSSELL C. JONES THELMA HOLOWAY JONES STEPHANIE STIGANT Real Estate and Banking Law Estate Planning and Probate Business and Employment Law Mergers and Acquisitions Water Law ● Local Government Law In the Sugar Land Industrial Park 407 Julie Rivers Drive, Sugar Land, Tx. 77478 281-242-8100 rjones@jonesattorneys.com ● www.jonesattorneys.com AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

We are looking for energetic, outgoing people who love food and love to talk about food to anyone who will listen. We will train people who have the outgoing personality we are looking for, and we will be thrilled if you have prior experience in a grocery store, bakery, butcher shop, or in a prepared food environment. To request an interview for employment at Fiesta Mart Inc. #80, located at 13833 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478, please visit www.fiestamart.com/careers. To apply, click on the yellow/orange box at the bottom of the page. For priority consideration please apply only for Store #80. We will be scheduling interviews from the applications we receive…so apply soon. We look forward to meeting you and discussing the opportunities available at Fiesta! Fluent English skills are required Other languages are highly desirable but not an absolute requirement Fiesta is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Page 12 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 29, 2013

Tired of waiting for a rebound in the economy? Frustrated with 0% returns on savings? Want a 5% a year dividend & one-third of the share in the corporation?

Guaranteed and secured for an investment of $500,000. Non-speculative, minimally risky, full-blooded American capitalism at work. Sounds too good to be true? Doubt not, it is true. A former automobile dealer, banker and developer has learned to make money with single family homes. Owns 13 homes, free and clear, worth $875,000, with annual earnings of $135,000. The idea — buy homes valued between $50,000 and $100,000 for cash. Lease them to tenants with a purchase option. Rent deposit includes down payment reserve. If the renter leaves without buying the home, the down payment is forfeited by the renter. Call Harlan Lane now at 713-817-1101, get a peek into a bright future, find a way to prosperity with commitment and cautious business approach.

Call us and we’ll tell you how YOU can be a winner!

281-969-4132

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIALS HELD OVER FOR ONE MORE WEEK! Sale ends Tuesday! NEW 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB Texas Edition MSRP

$35,105

NEW 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB All Star Edition MSRP

26,488 $

25,488 $

:LWK 4XDOLI\LQJ 7UDGH DQG 3ULYDWH 2IIHU

$37,285

$33,820

23,988

NEW 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB MSRP Texas Edition

22,988

27,988 $

:LWK 4XDOLI\LQJ 7UDGH DQG 3ULYDWH 2IIHU

25,488

:LWK 4XDOLI\LQJ 7UDGH DQG 3ULYDWH 2IIHU

NEW 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 REGULAR MSRP $23,590 CAB

NEW 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB All Star Edition MSRP $35,645

18,238 $

26,738 $

24,238

:LWK 4XDOLI\LQJ 7UDGH DQG 3ULYDWH 2IIHU

15,738

:LWK 4XDOLI\LQJ 7UDGH DQG 3ULYDWH 2IIHU

LOW PRICES • HUGE SELECTION! NEW 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

NEW 2013 CHEVY SPARK LS

NEW 2013 CHEVY CRUZE LS

MSRP $13,920

MSRP $19,035

MSRP $24,580

21,988

12,499

16,488

NEW 2013 CHEVY CAMARO LS MSRP $24,540

20,988

13115 Southwest Freeway (at Highway 90-A) • Sugar Land 281-969-4132 • 877-284-0644 • classicchevysugarland.com VISIT US ON FACEBOOK! www.Facebook.com/ ClassicChevySugarLand Pictures for illustration purposes only. Subject to prior sale. Price plus t.t.l. with approved credit, prices good day of ad only. Incentives subject to change. Residency restrictions apply. Not responsible for typos. In stock vehicles only; no dealer trades. Price on all new vehicles is MSRP less factory rebates less dealer discounts plus t.t.l. Special rates in lieu of factory rebates. Offers end 5/31/2013. Silverado Ext. Cab TX Ed. MSRP $35,105, Chevy Rebate 5250, Classic Disc. 3367, Trade Bonus 1000, GM Loyalty Private Offer 1500. Silverado Ext. Cab All Star MSRP $33,820, Chevy Rebate 5250, Classic Disc. 3082, Trade Bonus 1000, GM Loyalty Private Offer 1500. Silverado CC TX Ed. MSRP $37,285, Chevy Rebate 5250, Classic Disc. 4047, Trade Bonus 1000, GM Loyalty Private Offer 1500. Silverado CC All Star MSRP $35,645, Chevy Rebate 4500, Classic Disc. 3657, Trade Bonus 1000, Chevy Bonus Cash 750, GM Loyalty Private Offer 1500. Silverado Reg. Cab MSRP $23,590, Chevy Rebate 2500, Classic Disc. 2102, Trade Bonus 1000, Chevy Bonus Cash 750, GM Loyalty Private Offer 1500. Equinox MSRP $24,580, Chevy Rebate 1000, Classic