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City Manager fired; Bond referendum considered Busy summer so far for Rosenberg City Council session which was not open to the public, newly elected As the dog days of summer council members Jimmy Pena, near, several issues are Susan Euton and Susan Bolf, heating up the agenda for the along with veteran member Rosenberg City Council. Cynthia McConathy voted for On July 22, the City Council the termination of Hamlett. voted four to three to fire City Mayor Vincent Morales, Manager Jack Hamlett. Council and council members members are being tight lipped William Benton and Dwayne as to why they voted to terminate Grigar voted against. Hamlett's contract, citing privacy Rosenberg Police Chief over personnel matters. Robert Garcia was the After the 2 1/2 hour executive unanimous choice as Interim By Betsy Dolan
City Manager, a role Garcia has held two other times. The City of Rosenberg will begin the search for a new City Manager immediately. Hamlett, who was not at the meeting, earns $130,000 and will receive four months of severance pay. Hamlett had been employed by the City since February 2006 after being the City Manager in Seguin for 10 years. FIRED, continued on page 10
Social worker hoping community can help reduce $6,000 bill for a Missouri City disabled woman
It may only July, but the Fort Bend Museum Docents are busily preparing for the annual Candlelight Tours, which for many is the kick-off to Christmas festivities. Shown are Docents decorating Christmas tree. From left are Austa Sue Kelley, Joyce Lolley (Candlelight Tours Chair), Liz Stamey, Felesa Baker, Claire Rogers, and Dottie Allen. See related article on page 12 By Betsy Dolan
Meadows Place passes "Franchise Tax" for future road projects to repair their neighborhood streets. By year's end, the fund The issue of damaged interior will have accumulated 90K. streets for the City of Meadows Before this ordinance was Place has been a real concern for passed, the City of Meadows some time now. At this month's Place conducted a road fee City Council meeting, two survey for residents on their ordinances passed unanimously website to gauge public opinion. to collect and hold a new tax The following are some of the to pay for future road repairs. questions asked: This fee, assessed as part of the • Satisfaction with interior garbage collection, is $5 dollars streets - 36% Satisfied; 31% per month, per resident. Not-Satisfied Mayor Charles Jessup • Is City doing a good job explained that the city does not with what money they have have enough funds allocated for 59% Yes the excessive amount of road repairs needed. TxDOT helps with repairs to West Airport and S. Kirkwood, but it's up to them By Karen Daniels
was diagnosed with chronic lung disease that required her to be on Ask Natalie Williams about a breathing machine full-time. happier times and she'll mention Her 71-year old husband, a cooking meals for her Bible retired truck driver, received study group years ago and how $1,100 a month in Social she used to sing in the church Security benefits, too much choir. money for Williams to qualify "I was always asked to go to for her own benefits and home other churches and sing," the 56health care. year old Missouri City woman The Williams' decided the says. "I love to sing gospel." only solution was to legally It is her strong faith that separate, something neither of is keeping Williams feeling them wanted but it would ensure hopeful about the future despite that Natalie would be able to get a two year period that has seen proper medical care. her health deteriorate and her Mr. Williams moved out but finances stretched to the breaking Natalie Williams of Missouri City continued paying the mortgage is on a respirator and can't be with- and taxes on the house. Natalie point. out electricity in her home. Due agreed to pay the utilities. Her story began two years to a series of events, her Reliant ago when Williams, who lives Energy electric bill is over $6,000. SOCIAL WORKER, continued on page 10 near Willowridge High School,
• Do streets impact property value - 58% Yes • Would you like to see the City do more - 88% Yes • How should the City fund this - 76% Flat Fee per Household • How much should "garbage fee" be per month - 44% (the highest) said $3 Mayor Jessup thanked everyone for their support in passing this ordinance. "Three to five years from now what we did By LeaAnne Klentzman for the handful of original tonight is going to make a big homeowners who remain. difference." With dreams of grandeur near Cases like these are now the the Brazos River a developer norm for the streets of Tara. created an idyllic community Monday, evening, July 8, at named Tara back in the late about 9 pm, Sheriff’s deputies 70’s starting with affordable were called to the 600 block homes with the plans of building of Jeff Davis Drive in the Tara palatial homes closer to the subdivision after a report of river and the freeway. Fast gunshots. Sheriff’s spokesman in the 3500 block of Highway 6 forward about 40 years and Bob Haenel said the victim told By LeaAnne Klentzman was robbed in May, followed by those dreams are only a memory deputies he was driving on Jeb Closing time at a local Subway a store robbery in Missouri City, sandwich shop just might be then a Subway in Stafford on more dangerous than a New York Dulles and then just days ago, subway platform. again at the Sugar Land store on Over recent months several Highway 6. Fort Bend Subway One report indicated sandwich shops have that this store has been been robbed. Men the target of robbers armed with handguns over four times in the storm the store, take last several years. In the employees hostage, the most recent case the grabbing what cash is suspect was described available and leave. by Sugar Land Police Suspect It started in Sugar spokesman as a black Land, moved to male about 6' and Stafford, Missouri City, and weighing 200 pounds. At the returned to Sugar Land. The time of the Highway 6 robbery "Star" reported on what he was wearing glasses, a black appeared to be the first in this baseball cap, black pants and was season’s reoccurring robbery jaunts. The Sugar Land Subway SUBWAY, continued on page 11 Pizza Hut location at 3638 Highway 6
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So for all of you who think police work is all fast cars and free food, here’s CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK a little reality for ya.’ A couple of weeks ago the Sugar Land police responded to physical altercation between parties. Yep, it was a yo’ momma call’n spit fest! Seems when police arrived, at the eating establishment, site of the alleged spit fest… they learned
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Bev’s Burner
Some’s Hot, Some’s Not! Beverly Karen Carter
The “Star” invites its readers to share stories about Bev that will be placed on her “Burner” space as we begin to reach closure and deal with her passing. Please send your story (suitable for printing, of course) to editor@fortbendstar.com
Bev was always MADD No, not a typo. Bev Carter was indeed always MADD! Those of us at the S.E. Texas Regional Offices of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are saddened and have a genuine loss in the passing of Bev. There was more than once that Bev would actually call me and “get onto
me” because it had been a while since I had anything in the paper about MADD and the things we do in Ft. Bend County for the victims, and their families, of this violent crime. She would always ask, “Dave, are we still the “drunk driving capitol of the U.S.?” I still have to tell her “yes”. Bev made sure that the "F.B. Southwest Star" always stood up for the victims of drunk driving, and was
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very instrumental in getting information and education to our Ft. Bend residents about the programs we have… especially to eliminate underage drinking. At our last staff meeting, the MADD staff shared a moment of silence as we reflected on the extreme appreciation we have for this lady that championed those who need it most. On a personal note: Bev honored us when she attended a Jazz party at our home when we first moved to Sugar Land four years ago. We became instant friends. Laughing as we stood in my kitchen. I recall riding with her, quite the adventure in itself, to go look at homes that were empty that could hold foster children. I recall conversations about God, and more specifically church, because she knew I attended First United Methodist in Missouri City. One of the nicest compliments she gave me was that I was not like a “regular” Christian. I recall her calling me late one evening when her daughter had died, and was honored to have designed and delivered the personal family flowers for Sherry’s memorial service. I will miss my friend, my champion, my Southern “butt kicker”….my Bev. Dave Anderson Mothers Against Drunk Driving S.E. Texas
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It’s hard to believe that Bev is gone on to her eternal rest. She would always have kind encouraging words for me. I don’t know how Fort Bend will replace such a maverick who would hold accountability to public servants without hesitation. She would check on me from time to time and often remind me to stop working so hard and try to join her as a guest at local events. One who cared to share a gift, Besides many wouldn’t consider it so, However as a public servant,
she was someone you’d have to get to know, Why? Because she constantly reminded public servants, that “whom much is given, much is expected”, She definitely left a legacy to Ft. Bend County, Often, I’d be afraid for her and thought someone may hire a Bounty, No, she wanted to awaken us and get everyone stirred up, It was simply not to simmer but to brew and perk up the very best in us Now we all have something that makes us unique,
Bev could not help that her treasure was not just for her to keep, She was genuine and told you like it was, One who never ran from controversy, It was the message she wanted us to take seriously Everyone can keep their letters of complaints, And even stationaries as Bev has gone to her eternal rest, She’s done the best she can do on this side, Now Bev has gone on beyond life’s test Author unknown
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process,” said Greer. Greer’s background in marketing helps her consistently position her listings for the quickest sale possible. “My job is to make sure that the seller's home is one of the ten homes that prospective homebuyers choose to see in a day.” says Greer. “We work hard to showcase homes in the best manner possible. All of our sellers receive professional home staging services, professional photography, home warranties and a dedicated transaction coordinator to guide them from contract to closing. These special touches combine to reduce the amount of time our listings are on the market. In 2012, the median number of days on the market was 52, while our group averaged only 13 days.” The Sugar Land office of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene is located at 2323 Town Center Drive, Sugar Land. Greer can be reached at 713-320-9597 or via email at susan@susangreergroup.com. For more information about Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene, visit www.GaryGreene.com. About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene is a
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"Back to School Splash Bash" set for August 3 For more information on this and other exciting events at Sugar Land Town Square, visit SugarLandTownSquare.com.
Friends of Library announce huge book sale now through August 3 The Friends of the Fort Bend County Library will have a huge sale on items in their book sale at George Memorial Library from now through August 3, in the lobby of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. In preparation for the renovations taking place at George Memorial Library from August 4 through September 29, when the library will be closed, items in the book sale will be 50% off the regular low prices. Gently-used books, magazines, audiobooks and videos are available. Donations of materials
cannot be accepted at the library while it is closed for renovations, but they will be welcome after the library re-opens on September 30. The Friends organization is instrumental in funding library programs such as the children’s Summer Reading Club. Proceeds from the book sale and annual membership dues also help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at George Memorial Library. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
“Back-to-School” backpack event to be held Saturday, August 3 Missouri City Staff Members and Fort Bend County are partnering with AccessHealth to host an annual health fair and backpack giveaway to area youth. Participants will receive school immunizations, backpacks
and school supplies. In addition, entertainment will include a DJ, bounce houses, a dunk tank, face painters, clowns and more. The event will be held Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, 307 Texas Pkwy., Ste. 100, Missouri City.
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What a cutie! Updated and ready to go!Granite countertops including baths!Lam. Wood flooring and tile throughout. Spacious living area with high ceilings!Large eat in kitchen. Bedrooms are very spacious as well,with remodelled baths!. Nice fireplace in living area,wood blinds throughout.Covered patio and large backyard!Fence partially replaced.A/C has been replaced as well.Walk to pool and elementary school!Fabulous,sought after First Colony with all the choice schools!This one is ready to go! $149,900 (3411SH)
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In celebration of the end of summer, Sugar Land Town Square will host Back to School Splash Bash, a free outdoor splash day featuring a wide variety of fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Back to School Splash Bash will take place in the Plaza of Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday, August 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include water balloon fights, sand castle contests, hula-hoop contests, inflatable water attractions, interactive games with Pinot’s Palette and more! Plus, there will be live music and food and beverages available for purchase from STADIA Sports Grill. Guests are encouraged to bring backpacks and school supplies for donation to the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. “Heading into the school year, the backpacks and school supplies collected will be put to good use by our clients,” said Tonya Lewis, executive director of the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. “We’d like to thank Sugar Land Town Square for supporting our efforts to provide assistance to children in need in our community.” The Fort Bend Rainbow Room is a local organization that brings hope to many children and adults involved with the Texas Department
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Man drowns after car plunges into lake By LeaAnne Klentzman
As Sunday evening wound to a close Fulshear police were called to a lake in the Cross Creek subdivision after a car plunged into the water. Fulshear Police Chief Kenny Seymour said Fulshear patrol units received the call about a car in the pond about 9:15 Sunday evening. Fulshear police and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s units all converged on the scene at the intersection of S. Fry and Cross Creek Bend. Seymour said officers from both agencies were on the scene inside of 2 minutes. When those officers arrived they found a resident in the water trying to rescue the occupant of the vehicle. Seymour said, “Officers with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office swam out to the submerged vehicle and attempted to locate the driver but due to the distance and the depth, they were unsuccessful in finding anyone.” According to witnesses, Ortiz-Rodriguez’s vehicle was driving westbound on S. Fry at a high rate of speed, said Seymour. He went on to explain that the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection, jumped the curb, and entered the lake. Witness also told law enforcement officers that they saw the occupant out of the truck “splashing around” before he went underneath the water. Shortly after 11 pm, members of the Richmond Fire Department’s Dive Team located the submerged body of Juan Ortiz- Rodriguez (22) of Houston, said Seymour.
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Ortiz-Rodriguez was taken to the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office where an autopsy will determine the cause of death. Chief Seymour said, “The
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Ignoring Our Country’s Plight... a McCain Sound Byte Americans are outraged why there isn’t yet a Benghazi Select Committee. Will Congress vote down the Continuing Resolution if it funds Obamacare while Senators Cruz and Lee are fighting to defund it? What actions will be taken against IRS’ Lois Lerner and Faris Fink, the $50M lavish spending, the $70M in IRS bonuses or the IRS’ posting of thousands of Social
Security numbers? Will Congress bail out the $18B mismanaged, bankrupt Detroit ($80B already to auto makers), then Chicago’s $19B unfunded pension liabilities (caused by the unions) and LA’s $30B, for starters? Why do our vets have to wait 273-500 days for medical assistance, some dying, and not remove Shinseki, the VA’s Dept
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worse than after WWII and spending is out of control; that our Vets’ medical needs are not met; that the NSA didn’t catch NY City’s subway plotter, terrorist David Headley, Fort Hood’s or Boston’s terrorists, the shoe, underwear or the NY Times Square bombers. Instead, Congress is focused on turning the moon landing site into a historical park; will raise the debt ceiling and spend more $$$$; the House will not defund Obamacare and will push another version of amnesty while Alejandro Mayorkas, Obama’s nominee, is now under investigation for his alleged intervention to obtain VISAs for foreign investors and we won’t know who will replace Big Sis until September; illegals will be put ahead of the 4M legal applicants already waiting in line. Are we still confused why this Congress is at a historic 10% approval rating and has been labeled the “Do-Nothing Congress”? For comments, contact Barbara J. Carlson at Barbara@ FortBendBusinessJournal.com.
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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0011046001 APPLICATION. Quail Valley Utility District, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0011046001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0035220) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed an annual average flow of 4,000,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located at 2939 Blue Lakes Lane, Missouri City, in Fort Bend County, Texas 77459. The discharge route is from the plant site to Stafford Run; thence to Upper Oyster Creek. TCEQ received this application on May 30, 2013. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Quail Valley Utility District Office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. h t t p : / / w w w. t c e q . t e x a s . g o v / a s s e t s / p u b l i c / h b 6 1 0 / i n d e x . h t m l ? l a t = 2 9 . 5 7 1 1 0 9 & l n g = 95.552817&zoom=13&type=r ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.
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Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-6874040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Further information may also be obtained from Quail Valley Utility District at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Joe Taylor at (281) 499-5539.
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REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS The City of Stafford, Texas intends to engage a planning firm to provide updates to its Comprehensive Development Plan. You are cordially invited to submit your Statement of Qualifications. The Statement of Qualifications must be submitted to the Office of the City Secretary at the Stafford City Hall, City of Stafford, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas no latter that 4:00 pm on August 8, 2013. A total of five (5) original copies of the Statement of Qualifications package must be submitted at this time. The Request for Statement of Qualifications Package can be picked up from the City Engineer, City of Stafford, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, phone number 281-261-3920 or by e-mail to crussell@cityofstafford.com.
CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Adjustments of the City of Stafford, Texas on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: A proposal for a variance to Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 102-123, Landscaping and Buffering, Table 3. Use; Retail Sales, Adjacent Use Single Family, by reducing the required buffer yard from 25 feet to 5 feet. All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. /s/ Bonnie Baiamonte City Secretary
INVITATION TO BID The City of Stafford is requesting bids from qualified insurance companies to provide Life & AD&D, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability and/or Stop Loss insurance coverage. Bids, in duplicate, must be sealed, marked applicably as follows: Bid – Life & AD&D, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability and/or Stop Loss Coverage
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration in the Estate of JOHN CHESTER MICKELSON, Jr., Deceased, were issued on July 1, 2013, in Docket No. 13-CPR-025414, pending in the Probate Court Number 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas, to: LINDA CLARK. The residence of the Administrator is in Fort Bend County, Texas, the post office address to which claims may be presented and which is preferred by the personal representative is: LINDA CLARK 1914 Sequoia Trail Ln Richmond, Texas 77469 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 23RD day of July, 2013. DOEHRING & DOEHRING By: RICHARD L. DOEHRING 2000 South Dairy Ashford Suite 298 Houston, Texas 77077-5725 TEL (281) 497-0093 FAX (281) 497-8630 ATTORNEYS FOR THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR
and delivered to the Office of the City Secretary, City of Stafford, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477, to arrive no later than 4:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Stafford City Council meeting on August 21, 2013, in Council Chambers at the Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas 77477. Bids are expected to be awarded on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the City Council meeting with coverage to be effective October 1, 2013. For further information and specifications, please contact Karen Austin, Director of Finance, City of Stafford, at 281-261-3910. This is a negotiated bid, and as such, award will not necessarily be made to the bidder submitting the lowest priced proposal. The City of Stafford reserves the right to negotiate the best responsive proposal satisfying the City’s requirements, waive any informalities, waive the requirements set forth in Section 1550.052 or 1550.053(2) of the Texas Insurance Code, and to reject any and all bids.
CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Stafford, Texas on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a Specific Use Permit to The Vineyard Church, to allow the development of a sanctuary building to an existing Assembly Group A-3 Occupancy, specifically, a religious facility, on a 4.9867 acre tract of land located within the City in Zoning District MU, and further identified as being located at 5015 Grove West Boulevard. All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard. /s/ Bonnie Baiamonte City Secretary
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City Manager fired; Bond referendum considered increase in property taxes to pay back the $12 million for Council to consider this bond election," she said. November bond referendum One-way streets--good The Rosenberg City Council idea or bad idea? will be deciding whether The Rosenberg City Council to move forward with a continues to have discussions November bond election that with the Texas Department would include 10 projects at a of Transportation about the cost of $12.5 million dollars. so-called One-Way Pairs The plan, compiled by a project which would involve City Task Force, calls for turning Avenue H and Avenue the measure to be divided I into one-way streets as a way into four propositions. to reduce traffic congestion. • Proposition 1, which TxDOT held a workshop would cost $8.6 million, for the City Council includes various road projects on the issue July 23 and downtown sidewalks. The One-Way Pairs • The $2.2 million dollar project is something TxDOT Proposition 2 plan includes a has supported for several new baseball field, a nature years. The Rosenberg City center at Seabourne Creek Council passed resolutions Park and improvements in favor of the measure in to community parks. • Proposition 3 will cost $900,00 and will be used to install additional security cameras around the city, PIZZA HUT, continued from page 1 updating dispatcher software and improved communication open the safe, so the two men took money from for the fire department. • Proposition 4 will spend the cash register.” $850,000 to implement 10 The employees were ordered railroad quiet zones. Quieter into a restroom at gunpoint wayside horns will be and told to remain there until installed which will reduce after the men left. Interestingly, noise at railroad crossings. this robbery is very similar to Rosenberg's Finance last week’s Subway robbery. Director, Joyce Vasut said The suspects in this case paying for the projects were described as black males. could be managed without One was 30 to 40 years old, an increase in the current about 6’. He was wearing debt rate. “That means no black pants, a black shirt, a FIRED, continued from page 1
2005 and 2007. Complex issues like establishing rights-of-way, funding and concerns about public support have delayed the plan. Rosenberg's City Attorney, Lora Lenzsch said the city charter prevents the measure from being put to a council vote. One option for the council is to pass a resolution that eliminates the two previous resolutions in the hopes of eventually putting the issue to a public vote. TxDOT can still move forward with the project because they have the rightsof-way on Avenue H and I. Mayor Vincent Morales said he is in talks with TxDOT to set up a meeting to get public feedback.
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black hat and glasses. The other suspect appeared to be in his early 20s and about 5’ 8” to 5’ Suspect 10”. He was wearing khaki shorts or pants. He also had a thin beard that included sideburns that continued down his jaw line to his chin. Suspect There were no surveillance cameras at the restaurant. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.
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Social worker hoping community can help reduce $6,000 bill for Missouri City ill woman any time. Pat Hammond, a Reliant Natalie began receiving her Energy spokesperson, looked benefits but says the money into William's case when she was cut-off when Social was contacted by the "Star". Security accused her of still She discovered that William's being married. Natalie was critical care status, which ordered to pay back the $18,000 CenterPoint Energy handles, in benefits she had already expired on July 11. Reliant received. flagged William's account as "I sent them official papers 'critical care on a temporary and everything to show that basis' and put $300 from their we weren't married any more," CARE energy assistance Natalie said. "I finally gave in program toward William's bill. so that I could get my benefits Banks is hoping that other back." donations can help reduce Social Security now William's electric bill so that garnishes a portion of her community organizations benefits every month leaving that help pay utilities for low less to pay the bills. Williams is income residents can pay the caught up on her smaller bills remaining balance due. but is unable to pay the $6,000 "There are organizations that Reliant Energy bill which gets want to help but they can't as larger every month. long as she has this huge bill Keisha Banks, a social hanging over her head," Banks worker with Fort Bend County said. Social Services, says she Meanwhile, Natalie Williams worries that despite Williams leans on her faith. being a critical care patient, her electricity could be shut off at SOCIAL WORKER, continued from page 1
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Spit; spat; NASTY!! NASTY, continued from page 1
that a former employee had dropped by to pick up her last paycheck. Imagine … an altercation ensued. So there ya’ have it – let the spitting began – allegedly, of course. See, #one woman says the other woman spat on her. But when police investigated, Other woman says in reality One woman is really who did the spitting, or so the story goes. But the bigger question is – spitting? What the heck are they thinking? Spitting? Are they spitting near the food? Now there is something that needs to be investigated!!! Ain’t police work grand? Nasty, just NASTY!!!
"God gives us hope and faith and I keep on believing that God will work this out for me and for my family," Williams said. "I know it is going to be alright."
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When it comes to footwear that adversely affects the feet, flip-flops are high on the list. For many people, flip-flops are the footwear of choice. Unfortunately, flip-flops offer no structural or heel support. Wearing flip-flops can negatively affect the positioning of the feet when making contact with the ground, potentially causing pain to the back, hips, and knees. Flip-flops bend and do not offer appropriate support. Friction that occurs when the straps rub against the upper foot can result in blisters. Sharp objects can puncture through the thin rubber soles and injure the foot. Anyone with diabetes or poor circulation in their feet should shun flip-flops and opt for sandals with heel cups and arch supports. What type of shoes do you wear? We treat patients of all ages for all kinds of podiatric problems, from minor to major to the prevention of both. Any toe and/or foot problems that cause discomfort when walking should be given prompt professional attention. Our goal is for you to be able to walk, run, and live pain-free! If you would like an appointment to address your aching feet, please give us a call at 281-980-3668. Our state of the art office is located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. Don't take your feet for granted - call us for an appointment. Make your next step a comfortable one - call us for an appointment. HINT: If you wear flip-flops, be sure to thoroughly wash your feet after you take them off.
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SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-0881 15590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am Scripture of the week
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NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-7611 1424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS 281-242-7729 800 Brooks St., Sugar Land Sunday: 8:00 am Traditional Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Contemporary Worship (Nursery Available) 4:00 pm Spirit of Life Worship NON DENOMINATIONAL
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FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055 121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
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Tara... the new OK Corral? THE FORT BEND
STHRSPOTTER By Elsa Maxey
Sugar Land, please...Stafford, please...Missouri City, please…
Fort Bend a little bit "Canadian style" could go a long way Forget being "Gangum style!" As ethnically diverse as is Fort Bend County, not unlike many of the populated places in Canada along the
coast bordering the U.S., Fort Bend County would really benefit from the polite personality experienced here. This FortBendSTARSpotter
Daniela Freeman and her mom Elsa Malakoff Maxey.
is being sent from Vancouver and the beauty of this area is highly complimented by the gentle people exchange in this community. Obviously this helps the tourist industry since so many people flock over to enjoy the beauty in a friendly place albeit the weather could have something to do with it, too. The real reason for being here is to celebrate my daughter's wedding that took place in a not so well known island in Canada called Cortes Island three ferries away from Vancouver. This week's "star" is my daughter, Daniela, married to Canadian Derek Freeman and they are about to make their home in Fort Bend. She attended some Fort Bend ISD schools, graduated from St. Agnes Academy and more recently from the University of Houston. Our Fort Bend kids seem to really want to stay here. This is particularly evident in Missouri City's Quail Valley, which has up to three same family generations living there, and for realtors that's bound to be a selling point. So lets really get our act even better tweaked with some more politeness and shine up this part of the Lone Star state's star... with the kind of sweetness the mere name of Sugar Land, central to Fort Bend, brings to mind. It may turn out that other areas may want to be "Fort Bend style!"
TARA, continued from page 1
another. In that case two young men were driving on Pickett Drive in the Tara subdivision when they were stopped by three subjects in a white Explorer at the intersection of Pickett and Lee. Two of the occupants of the Explorer got out; one wielding
a pistol. “The first two turned their vehicle around and returned to a house on Jeb Stuart where they entered one of their homes,” explained Bob Haenel. He went on to say that as the white Explorer rolled up to the home on Jeb Stuart, three young black males got out of the vehicle and began shooting hand guns into
the air and into the ground. One of the males whom had returned to his Jeb Stuart residence stepped out of the house with a shotgun. No further information was available on any of the three cases. It appears Tara might just slip into a war zone like the plantation it was named for.
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missing one of his front teeth. There is no store video, and no one in the area saw anything. In each of the cases the store has been robbed by men with guns demanding access to the safe; then ordering the staff to the cooler or back office for
a prescribed amount of time before calling police. None of the cases have resulted in much bounty according to authorities. Neither have any of the cases appeared to warrant a closer police presence in the area; nor has the commercial district installed surveillance cameras for the safety of the
shopping public. To date the robberies have never resulted in physical injuries. Some of the robberies have been committed by a single individual and others by a duo. Anyone with information on any of these cases is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Giving Spirits Concert Series Enjoy live music in the Sugar Land Town Plaza by David Caceres, Friday, August 7:30-9:30 p.m. This month’s concert benefits the Fort Bend Rainbow Room,For more information, visit FBRR.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Saturday with the Master Gardeners Join the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ on Saturday, August 3rd and talk to the MG volunteers who design and maintain them. Park in front of the Agriculture Center at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg.. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building. Gardens will be open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on August 3rd. Attend an informal garden talk on Shade Gardening which starts at 9:30 in the Japanese Garden, a shady retreat. Call 281-341-7068 or visit www.fbmg.com for more information. Incoming Texas Tech Raiders Come out Saturday, August 3, for the Texas Tech Parent’s Assoc. – Southwest Houston Chapter Send Off. Students and parents get to meet other local Red Raiders and parents before heading up to Lubbock and begin the next four exciting years! They will have snacks, games, and prizes for TTU students as well as informational program and prizes for parents! For details and RSVP information email Donna at southwesthouston@ texastechparents.org. They hope to see you there Fishers of Men Lutheran Church. 2011 Austin Pkwy., Sugar Land, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Back to School Health Fair Access Health “Community Operation” Back to School health Fair, Saturday, August 3, AccessHealth Missouri City Clinic, Fort Bend Co. Annex, 9 a.m. – noon, 307 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Free backpacks, school supplies, free vision screening, free dental screenings, free immunizations, free food & activities. Info? 281-403-8004. Bargain Book Sale Join the First Colony Friends of the Library Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:00 a.m.-
2:00 p.m. at the monthly book sale at First Colony Library (2121 Austin Parkway). Most items $1 or less. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs especially the summer reading program. Family movie night Fairchild VFD to host first Movie under the Stars event, Sat., Aug. 3, 8:30 p.m., 8715 Fairchilds Rd, Fairchild VFD Station. Movie will be Madagascar 3. Movie is free, snacks & drinks $1. Bring blankets or chairs. Back to School Splash Bash. Cool off from the summer heat at Sugar Land Town Square’s Back to School Splash Bash, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Plaza will be set up as an outdoor water playground with fun, free activities for the whole family to enjoy! Guests are encouraged to bring a backpack for donation to the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. Parent-Child Engagement Learning Fair Parent Engagement for Active Child Enrichment (PEACE) offers a “No Cost” learning fair for families and their young children on Saturday, August 3, Missouri City Branch Library, 2 to 4 PM. The fair will feature multiple learning stations to enable families to prepare their children for learning success and will give away “nurture kits”. Call to register 832-4153088 or email pps4peace@yahoo.com. For more info visit website: www. peacenurtureskids.org.
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UPCOMING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
29th Annual Commercial Heifer Sale Fort Bend County Fair 29th Annual Commercial Heifer sale will be held Saturday, September 28, Beef Cattle Clinic registration 9:00 a.m.; Beef Cattle Clinic 9:30 a.m.; Commercial Heifer Viewing 11:00 a.m.; Heifer Auction Reception 12:00 Noon; Sale begins at 1:00 p.m.; Heifer to be picked up Sunday, Sept 29, 8:30 am – 10 am.
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Dragon Boat Regatta This 10th annual Regatts will be held at Brooks Lake @ Fluor Daniel, Sugar Land, 8:30-4 p.m., free to the public. Visit wwwtexasdragonboat. com.
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Christmas in July preparations are underway for Candlelight Tours It may only July, but the Fort Bend Museum Docents are busily preparing for the annual Candlelight Tours, which for many is the kickoff to Christmas festivities. “Each year, the docents decorate the 1883 historic home of the Moore family for almost 100 years. Every year’s theme is different; this year the docents will present “Life in the Moore Home” to highlight events in the home, community, nation, and world during various periods between the 1890’s and the mid-20th century,” said John Baker, co-vice president, Fort Bend County Museum Docents. Candlelight tours for the public will be held December 6 from 6 PM to 8 PM and on December 7, from 2 PM
to 8 PM. Tickets, available at the door, are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children. Group tours are available by reservation December 6, 9 AM to 11 AM and 1 PM till 3 PM. Call 281-341-6478 to schedule your group.
The docents are volunteers who support the mission of the Fort Bend County Museum Association, which is “to preserve the history of Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. The Association strives to inspire and educate the public for the purpose of
strengthening awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage for future generations.” The Fort Bend County Museum Association has preserved and interpreted Fort Bend County and Texas history since 1967. For more information, please visit www.fortbendmuseum.org
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Celebrated 65 years of marriage on July 25, 2013. Congratulations Dad and Mom, Your loving family.
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In only their third tournament as a team, the 9U Fort Bend Braves have taken home their second Championship at Sugar Land Little League's inaugural Summer Splash Tournament. Outlasting several quality teams, and the persistent rain, the team went an undefeated 5-0, including a semi-final win over the Fort Bend Boom (5-4), and a championship win over the Houston Colt .45's (11-3). Shown front row (l-r) are: Andrew DeWese, Kenan Elarton, Caden Hyatt, Ryan Dugas, Jordan Hall, Victor McManaman, Pedro Medina Jr., Cruz Medina, and Andrew Medina. Chris Roark (not pictured), helped the Braves on Saturday during the tournament. Coaches assistant: Nick Kautzmann; Frank Kautzmann, coach; Andy DeWese, manager; and Pedro Medina Sr., coach.
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Tina Gibson guest speaker at Fort Bend Optimist Club Tina Gibson, the Fort Bend Republican Party's representative to the State Party's Executive Committee spoke at the Ft. Bend Optimist Club Sugar Land on Tuesday, July 17. Tina is elected by the Fort Bend Republican Executive Committee and represents parts of Ft. Bend Co., Harris. and Brazoria County. Ms. Gibson regularly participates in all the State Wide Republican Party strategy and planning sessions.
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