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Bend County. Although Fleming claims to be a 20-year resident of Texas, he first registered to vote in Bucks County, Pa. in 1992 and still owns a home there. He is listed as an active voter Bucks County. Fleming first voted in Fort Bend County in the general election of 2006. He voted early in Fort Bend then voted absentee in Bucks County, Pa. in the same general election.
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In 2008 he voted absentee in the general election in Bucks, County, Pa but in Fort Bend County he voted in person in the Democratic Primary and again in the 4/8/2008 primary run off. He also voted early in the November general election in Fort Bend. In 2010 he voted absentee in the general election in Bucks County and in Fort Bend County FRAUD, continued on page 8
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Sugar Land sees jump in crime By Betsy Dolan
Among the notables at the Silk Road Festival were Houston Mayor Annise Parker shown with Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella.
After exceptionally low numbers last year, crime appears to be on the rise in Sugar Land, according to new statistics from law enforcement. Part 1 crimes, which include burglary, robbery, murder, sexual assault, theft, auto theft, and aggravated assault rose 10 percent in Sugar Land during the first nine months of the year, compared to all of 2011. Sugar Land Assistant Police Chief Scott Schultz urged residents to use perspective when looking at this year's numbers. "Even though there is an increase this year, we are still 7% below where Sugar Land was in 2009 and 20% below where we were in 2010," Schultz said. CRIME, continued on page 8
The month of October is special and always filled with treats in Fort Bend County. This year marks a special year for dragon boat races. It’s the Year of the Water Dragon! Paddlers from various corporate, youth, community and out-of-town teams will paddle the serene waters of Brooks Lake in Sugar Land, Texas in a friendly yet fierce competition at the 9th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta during the weekend of October 20-21. 9th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Brooks Lake at Fluor Daniels Campus in Sugar Land, Texas. Free Admission to the public. For more information contact director@ texasdragonboat.com or visit www.texasdragonboat.com.
Fort Bend Sheriff loses more Contract Deputy programs interjected himself into the law enforcement of the county. Tempers flared and egos A few years back he was bruised last week as memos instrumental in getting Prescient became public over the Sheriff’s 4 Constable Troy Nehls loss of the largest part of the removed as service provider to Cinco Ranch contract deputy the Fort Bend County Toll Road program to Precinct 3 Constable Authority. Even at the time, it Rob Cook. was a thinly veiled attack on the In an exchange of emails that constable on behalf of the sheriff were leaked to the media just and his chief deputy. last week, Commissioner Andy In the beginning of the Meyers is again seen interjecting Toll Road Authority contract, himself into community Precinct 4 was chosen after associations' business regarding a presentation process. That Contract Deputy programs. worked for a couple of years This is not the first time until it became apparent that Commissioner Meyers has Precinct 4 Constable Troy Nehls By LeaAnne Klentzman
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What began the first day of June will soon end on November 30. Hurricane season, when most tropical storms develop and turn into menacing cyclones, has been a dud to date in the local geographic area this year, and so many will agree, “that’s a good thing,” especially after the hurricane Ike mess that hit here four years ago. But continue to keep a close eye, advise weather forecasters and emergency management centers. Instead, during this period
what has been menacing this area have been those pesky mosquitoes. This time referred to as the “skeetos,” because calling them bad “skeeters” may offend some. After all, during the Sugar Land Skeeters’ first year of play, there have been game wins of all kinds including former Astros great Roger Clemens joining the team, and then the duo play with his son Koby catching for dad. That caused quite a hurricane of excitement locally and elsewhere, especially when the games ended up on ESPN. STORMS, continued on page 9
was going to run against Sheriff Milton Wright’s heir apparent-his chief deputy. Onlookers watched as the scramble was on, and Commissioner Andy Meyers took point. He went so far as to publicly insult the county attorney and force the Toll Road Authority, which was happy with the services Nehls provided, to change to his crony the sheriff. Since then Meyers has interjected himself into all the contracts in his precinct, even holding up their ratification before commissioner’s court. SHERIFF, continued on page 9
Location, location, location By LeaAnne Klentzman
Didn’t your momma tell you about look’n out for your surroundings? CRIMINAL Recently, on OF THE WEEK a warm Monday night. a gun tote’n thug wanders into the Shell gas station and convenience store in the 600 block of Plantation Drive in Richmond. Yep, that is the Shell station right on the edge of Pecan Grove and the Jester PRISON UNITS! So, this brain-trust goes
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The only voter fraud I’ve seen.....I'll swan (old Southern saying) all these Republicans claiming voter fraud is rampant and yet we see voter fraud only by Republicans like the person trying to get her boss elected as County Attorney or District Attorney years ago. She was an assistant County Attorney, I think, although it’s been a long time. I do remember that she had a house in Sugar Land where only her teenage kids lived. She lived in Harris County. I even went to her house to confront her. She drove up and ordered me away, but I had already got what I wanted. I went to the courthouse and told District Attorney John Healey. She was there at the time but someone told me she ran into the bathroom when she saw me and Susan Bankston arrive. We went into the bathroom and couldn’t find her and found she had gone into the men’s bathroom to avoid us. I don’t know if that was intentional or simply in her haste she didn’t look at the sign on the door.
In any event she was voting in the Republican primary. John Healey said he talked to her and she tearfully admitted she did it and was sorry and wouldn’t do it ever again. Now she was a lawyer and really knew better. She is still around and I should mention her name, but it has been a long time ago. Her punishment is living on pins and needles that I will write about it The only other case of voter fraud I know about was when a certain county commissioner sent his Black assistant to the Black elderly people in the neighborhood and he helped them fill out their ballots by mail. They were very surprised to learn later that they had voted in the Republican primary. They were life-long Democrats! Now we have a new case of voter fraud and its been committed by Rick Miller’s lovingly recruited candidate for Pct. 1 Commissioner, Bruce Fleming. He is running against Richard Morrison who is a great Commissioner and doesn’t
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Editorial Opinion
“School Choice” is not the right choice 83rd legislative session By Jim Rice FBISD Board of Trustees
Recently there have been many public comments made concerning the pending 83rd Texas Legislative Session and how legislators will expand the “School Choice” options available in Texas. Some state business organizations are already floating trial balloons to tout an agenda of allowing an unlimited number of open enrollment charter schools in the State, granting vouchers for students who wish to attend private schools and allowing these same students to attend public schools parttime, among other initiatives. Before we expand the number of charter schools allowed in Texas or issue vouchers to attend private schools, we should examine why the Texas Legislature enabled charter schools to be created in the first place and then examine how well those charter schools have performed, both academically and cost-effectively. The Honorable Thomas Ratliff, State Board of Education District 9, recently issued a news release in which he said, “If a charter isn’t improving student learning, why isn’t it shut down? There are too many examples of charter schools NOT enhancing student performance. This seems to be in direct conflict with state law. The Legislature needs to give the Texas Education Agency and/or the State Board of Education [SBOE] more authority to close these charters and protect kids. And we [the SBOE] should be held accountable for the use of that authority.” The Texas Education Agency’s 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Snapshot data for open-enrollment charter schools and traditional public schools in Texas reveals that Charter schools have lower attendance rates and
higher dropout rates than traditional public schools. Over the five school years analyzed, fewer charter school students passed each of the TAKS tests, especially the math and science TAKS, than students in traditional public schools, except on the 2011 Writing TAKS where the results were parallel. In addition, fewer students in charter schools met the state’s standards for college readiness, as measured by the percentage of students who took the SAT and ACT exams and the average scores on each of those exams. In short, scrutiny of charter school effectiveness seems to be in order before granting unlimited Charters. Another scheme to cut funding for public schools being touted by some business groups is “Scholarships for Excellence,” simply another term for private school vouchers. Vouchers would help the wealthy at the expense of the poor. Under most plans, the voucher would not completely fund tuition at a good private school. So, only parents who can afford the rest of the tuition could take advantage of such programs; and since most private schools don’t provide transportation for students, only parents who can drive their children to and from the private school would benefit from the so-called “School Choice” voucher program. Public funds belong to all of us as they are contributed by all taxpayers for the purpose of educating all of the five million children enrolled in Texas public schools for the collective good and future of our great state. Allowing students enrolled full-time in open enrollment charter schools to attend public schools part-time acknowledges the fact that charter schools do not have a complete curriculum to round out a
student’s overall education. It will place an unfair burden on public schools to provide these students with classes in fine arts, sports and other enrichment programs that charter schools cannot provide. Vouchers will hurt, not support, the state’s public schools and will jeopardize the quality of education available to most students. The legislature has a constitutional duty to support and maintain a system of public schools in this state (Texas Constitution Article 7, Section 1). State statute imposes a further duty upon the legislature: The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and in the future in the social, economic and educational opportunities of our state and nation (Texas Education Code §4.001). Just as we hold our school districts accountable for student achievement, we should also hold the State
Legislature accountable for supporting a public school system that provides a quality education for all students as the state constitution requires. School Choice is a broad term that in itself sounds laudable: empowering parents with greater choice over which school their child attends. However, allowing an unlimited number of charter schools that are not held to the same standards as other public schools and providing publicly funded vouchers to subsidize private school tuition for middle class students will be detrimental to our public schools, and thus to most of our students and families, our communities and for the State of Texas. The Legislature needs to uphold its constitutional duty to support and maintain a system of public schools in Texas, and fund it adequately and equitably. Let’s not squander the next legislative session with arguments over school choice to benefit a few; rather let’s focus our efforts on improving our public schools which do and always will educate the majority of
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Dulles High School presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the gang will be on stage in the Dulles High School presentation of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical comedy featuring Dulles students is scheduled for Oct. 11, 12 and 13, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The musical, originally produced in 1967, is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his long-running comic strip Peanuts. The Dulles production is directed by Dulles Theatre Director Dr.
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our students. If you agree, let your legislators know. EDITORS NOTE: These
comments are his alone and he is not speaking on behalf of the FBISD Board.
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and you need to BOLO because I can guarantee you that she is going to run for something else in the future. I don’t believe Miller offered her money for her support but the promise to support her in some future election. Sonal doesn’t realize that Miller will probably disappear into some part of Dan Patrick’s anatomy and that’s the last she will see him. That situation makes me so mad I can’t even try to be funny. We had a do nothing state rep in Charlie Howard whose only job was picking on public education at the state level for twenty years. We are about to elect another Charlie Howard in the guise of Rick Miller. I guess we deserve him. However, we do have a choice. We have Vy Nguyen (Vee Win-get it?) What’s going on......Rumors abound that the Republicans are going to censure Republican County Clerk Dianne Wilson and Pct. 1 Constable A.J. Dorr for endorsing Pct. 1 Democrat and incumbent Commissioner Richard Morrison over their party’s candidate Bruce Fleming. Now Fleming is very close to getting indicted for voter fraud and certainly has other things he will be charged with, yet Wilson and Dorr are supposed to be censured? Meanwhile Republican Sheriff Milton Wright goes around the county escorting the Democratic candidate for sheriff and Republican women are honoring him with a luncheon? I also heard Commissioner Andy Meyers was supporting the Democratic sheriff candidate but Meyers said he would never support a Democratic. Guess all I heard was not true. B.K. Carter is the owner/ publisher of the Fort Bend/ Southwest Star. She can be reached at beverly@fortbendstar. com.
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the county anyway. Either way, elect him and we lose. Yack, Yack.....I don’t think Romney did so well in the debate. He talked too fast, so wildly and repeated himself to the point that it seemed to me he was on something, except for the fact that he’s a Mormon and doesn’t even drink coffee! Then every time the camera cut to Romney while Obama was talking, Romney was looking at Obama like he wanted to go steady. Obama delivered a terrible performance, but Romney wasn’t wonderful. Be on the lookout.....There’s an old cop expression called “BOLO.” It means be on the lookout. We need to be on the lookout for school vouchers. However you may feel about having to continue to pay taxes even when your own children are attending private school and you’re having to foot that heavy tuition, a system of school vouchers would ruin public education in Texas. The reason I say BOLO is that Rick Miller’s best friend, Dan Patrick, has been appointed chairman of the education committee in the state legislature. Patrick has made no bones about the fact that he is a huge supporter of school vouchers and he has already served notice that he will be introducing that bill first off. Since Rick Miller is such a supporter of school vouchers, I asked Sonal Bhuchar, as the former president of FBISD board of trustees, how in the world she could throw her support to him instead of someone like Jacquie, who supports public education. Sonal mealy-mouthed some little excuse about how Jacquie had said she was for vouchers also. I think Sonal is just plain stupid
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Strike 2—The Empty Chair Reappears Even the Libs are outraged with Obama’s lackluster performance during the first presidential debate last week. After Debbie Wasserman Schultz tweeted about Obama’s dismal performance and Chris Matthews didn’t receive a “thrill up his leg,” whining, “Where was Obama tonight?” the Democratic Party should grasp that their candidate, well, isn’t quite the great debater they once portrayed him to be. And so the rhetoric began with Juan Williams that “he thinks the debate was a draw… or something like that,” while Obama claimed that we were not really watching “the real Romney,” while Gore blamed Obama’s pathetic debacle on Denver’s altitude and arriving to Denver at 2:00 p.m. Maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t Romney up there in front of 60M+ people and it “was George Bush,” right? Will these guys ever give up and realize how foolish they sound? Way back in August I explained how the Republican Party will win this election: By leading with the highest, unwavering ethics—beginning with our leadership—and holding the Democrats’ feet to the fire, that we stay focused and that no matter what questions are posed to Romney or Ryan during the debates, the answers have to expose the financial destruction that has been hurled on us, the unconstitutional moratorium and Executive Orders that have been issued and permits denied—the worst in our nation’s history. It is crucial that we have a clear, succinct message, reminding the voters that jobs have been taken away, our defense is dangerously low, entitlements are destroying our great country, all while we handed Solyndra $528M in failed stimulus loans without any accountability. Romney followed through, executing perfectly. While some were quick to criticize Jim Lehrer’s lack of
controlling the debate, one can argue that it was a brilliant strategy. The world witnessed firsthand that Lehrer wasn’t going to be the pawn and save this unprepared leader of the free world who pranced in front of the camera. The safe cushion was finally removed. The longer Obama spoke, the more foolish, unprepared and gross underestimation of Romney’s finesse and excellent leadership experience became evident. As Conservatives across the country have explained for far too long, “Once the big O doesn’t have his teleprompter safety net, he is not the articulate speaker he has fooled so many into believing.” One can only surmise the lecture Obama received after he slithered off the stage—even before Jim Lehrer arrived on stage—long before Romney, the underdog, departed. To make matters worse, Obama didn’t have anyone come on stage while Romney’s family was there right by his side to proudly greet him after a historic victory. One may further ponder, “Was the big O doodling on his paper when there was no need to be note taking after Romney spoke? And it certainly didn’t hurt that the big O had to look up to the presidential-looking 6’2” figure across from him, standing taller than Obama’s 6’1” stature while catching Obama’s buckled knees behind the podium. “Altitude,” you say? That is the Lib’s argument? So then why hasn’t Denver’s altitude affected the big O before? Why didn’t altitude and jet lag affect Obama when he’s vacationed to Yellowstone (5,282-8,000 feet) or visited Yosemite (4,000-8,000 feet) or Mauna Kea (13,796 feet and as high as Mount Rainier) or Nu’uanu Pali (1,200 feet)? How can we forget Obama’s costly 2011 spring break visit to Christ the Redeemer Statue on Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio (2,329 feet)? A bit puzzling, perhaps? OUR SERVICES:
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Can one hardly wait for the upcoming October 16t presidential debate when Romney needs to attack with all force on Obama’s fiasco in Benghazi? Never has a sitting president held the FBI for over three weeks (in Tripoli) and then sent the FBI to a war crime scene for a mere three hours to conduct forensic evidence in order to avoid the press and Congress. Again, I ask, where is our Congress? This presidential leadership is deplorable and this Congress should have begun impeachment measures long ago. If the impeachment process
wasn’t started in the House when the oil moratorium was executed, then it should have begun when this president took us into Libya. So, did Romney clean house with the Obama amateur hour? Well, if CNN’s poll is accurate with a historic 67% win for Romney and that 56% have changed their view of Romney for the better, one can only thank Hollywood’s legend, Clint Eastwood, for his “empty chair” skit at the RNC as an accurate preview of Obama’s comedy show the world witnessed and why we need a drastic change in leadership.
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Did Romney show a down-toearth human moment? It brought a smile to my face as Romney walked over to collect his notes from the podium after the debate. If Romney continues on this path that he has so eloquently carved out, he could become our next Ronald Reagan and turn our country around on a path that so many have given up on. October 11th can’t come fast enough for the unafraid Ryan to take the stage and slaughter his opponent, the other empty chair. For comments, contact Barbara J. Carlson at Barbara@ FortBendBusinessJournal.com.
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Visitors to fill Constellation Field during baseball offseason Concerts and other events will keep the seats filled at Constellation Field, where attendance records were smashed during the Skeeters' inaugural baseball season. Featuring a state-of-theart staging system in center field and extra seating on the field, the first two concerts at Constellation Field will feature REO Speedwagon and Night Ranger on Oct. 19 and ZZ Top and Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Oct. 20. Produced by ACE Live as a part of a multi-year agreement, the two concerts are the beginning of a series of shows that will be presented at the stadium. "Constellation Field and its location in Sugar Land offer a great opportunity to bring major shows to a great venue that is much closer to where so many citizens in this growing sector of Houston live," said ACE CEO David Anderson. "We think the response will be tremendous." Full concessions services and free parking will be available at the stadium. Other upcoming events include the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament from May 22-25, 2013. Sugar Land's Constellation Field is expected to easily surpass the City's conservative revenue projections. Funded with a portion of sales
tax revenues that may only be used for economic development purposes, the $36 million 7,500-seat stadium is a yearround community amenity that will include baseball, concerts, community events and more. The stadium is also an economic asset expected to support the regional economy through direct revenue from the stadium, as well as hotels, restaurants and other retail establishments. A feasibility study performed in 2009 projected average attendance of 3,314 per game or 300,000 annually. Using this benchmark study data, City planners forecast an annual benefit to the City of $7.7 million or a return of $169 million to our economy over 30 years. Actual figures for the first season showed an average attendance of 6,751 per game or a total of more than 460,000. Attendance figures for Constellation Field have broken all records for the Independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. When compared to minor league teams affiliated with Major League Baseball, Sugar Land ranks third in Texas behind the Triple A Round Rock Express and Double A Frisco Roughriders. In a national comparison of all professional minor league baseball teams, both affiliated and independent, Sugar Land's average game
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Commissioner candidate Bruce Fleming accused of Silk Road Festival is a growing gathering of cultural voter fraud diversity our research shows that Fleming Representative 27 candidate Kris been worked out and the VIP the Mayor of Rosenberg, the FRAUD, continued from page 1
he voted early in both the primary and the general election. Fleming voted in person in the 2010 primary in Fort Bend County and voted early in the primary run off. The Star has been unable to get the primary voting records in Bucks County for 2012, but those records should be available next week. According to Fleming, his wife, Nancy, is seldom seen in Fort Bend as she stays in their home in Pennsylvania in order to keep her job there. She usually votes in every general election in Pennsylvania. 2010 records indicate she voted in the general election in both Bucks County (absentee) and the general election in Fort Bend (also absentee). However, in 2012 with her husband a candidate, she voted in Fort Bend in both the Republican primary (in person) and then absentee in the primary run off. She is classified as an active registered voter in both Pennsylvania and Fort Bend County, Texas. The Star contacted Bruce Fleming to ask him why he had voted in both states in the same elections for at least three different elections. According to Fleming he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007 and he was back and forth between Houston and Bucks County for treatment. He seemed to indicate that was why he voted in both states. However,
started voting in both states in the 2006 general election and continued to vote in both states through 2010. Again, the 2012 primary records for Pennsylvania are not available yet. Fleming told the Star that he would have to talk to his wife and get back to us. He didn't. According to the Star’s research, it would appear that voting twice in an election is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It is a Class IV felony. The Star had a hard time getting a straight answer from Fleming regarding his interest in a Lupe Tortilla restaurant even though a Campaign Finance report turned in by the Fort Bend Republican Party listed him as the owner of a Lupe Tortilla restaurant on January 24, 2011. Bruce Fleming lists on his web site that one of his goals is eliminating Obamacare. County Commissioners have no control over that federal law. He was recruited by former Fort Bend Republican County Chair Rick Miller to be the precinct chair in Greatwood. He had been a precinct chair for less than one year and never elected, only appointed, when he was named as “Precinct Chair of the Year.” Several other precinct chairs questioned that. Then the Fort Bend Republican Party gave him $10,000 as a campaign donation, along with $5,000 to Rick Miller and State
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Reception was a nice event held inside the Stafford Centre. of the plan to move was made Mayor Scarcella was "extremely a little too late. The Silk Road proud to host this special Festival needed more time, four event that brings this many days approximately, to complete cultures together" celebrating the entire construction that was a connection of people and originally planned for the event. an interchange of ideas. Of the dwelling, the covered Houston's Mayor Annise dome in the center was supposed Parker graciously conceded that to be a spectacular viewpoint, the she was "a little embarrassed inside to be air-conditioned. The that the Turkish Festival good news is the weather was had outgrown downtown cooperative, the air-conditioning Houston...but was pleased that was not necessary and the Stafford could now host this viewpoint was blue sky. The event" as an invisible baton bad news was that due to an was passed between the two inability to complete the structure Mayors. Congressman Olson on time, money was spent that deemed Houston the "most could have gone elsewhere. From diverse city in America." the beginning of this endeavor, Many other dignitaries, Mayor Scarcella spoke of the politicians, and business "compressed time schedule" the persons attended. Stafford City festival promoters were facing. Council Members welcomed By Saturday though, most the Prime Minister of Turkey, of the growing pains had the Ambassador to Kazakhstan, FESTTIVAL, continued from page 1
Chancellor of the University of Houston, Board of Trustees from Houston Community College, other City Council Members from Houston, Missouri City and Sugar Land, and Judges from our various counties. The list of important people was extensive and impressive as they mingled, ate various cultural foods, and enjoyed the live performance of Turksoy. The Silk Road Festival has a lot to be proud of. Attendance for the four-day event was at 25,000. Next year will be a more efficient year for Mehmet Okumus and Kemal Oksuz, the promoters of the festival, since most of the construction site was built overseas and shipped here. Now that they can store it locally, next years assembly will be that much easier and the Silk Road Festival will be even more successful.
Sugar Land sees jump in crime CRIME, continued from page 1
"2011 was just an exceptional year for our crime rate." Before 2011, Schultz said Sugar Land's Part 1 crimes hadn't been significantly low since the late 1990's. According to statistics compiled by the Sugar Land Police Department, the City saw its largest spikes in residential burglaries and auto parts theft. There were 130 cases of residential burglary in 2011 and 183 cases in 2012. Theft of auto parts, specifically catalytic converters, jumped from 8 in 2011 to 22 in 2012. The City did see a decrease in the number of
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One by one Redmon’s line of command came in and testified against him. First up was his corporal. She said he was a good employee. However, she was ordered to counsel with him because he removed mattresses from trustees and separated one who got belligerent during the process. She testified that she was instructed to counsel him and have him sign a written document prepared by her supervisor of the incident. According to testimony, Redmon did not want to sign the write-up. He told his corporal that some of the information included in the disciplinary document was not correct. She testified that she told him if he did not sign, he would be removed from the building. She also testified that she told him he would write "refused to sign." She said Redmon wrote on the document, "I respectfully refuse to sign this because some of the facts are not correct." She testified that the document was compiled by her supervisors, and she was ordered to have him sign it. Officer refused to sign The corporal’s testimony was followed by a sergeant who also acknowledged that Redmon would not sign the document. The sergeant said, “He (Redmon) should have never gone into that Trustee Tank and messed with them.” He said Redmon was disciplined for “failure to follow rules and failure to conform to policy.” He further testified that normally Redmon was a good employee. As this incident ground to an end, the sergeant took Redmon’s badge and identification and had the corporal remove him from the building. The sergeant said a signature on the document was not an admission of guilt, merely an acknowledgement of the counseling, explaining that a verbal counseling as the first step in the department’s disciplinary actions. When the sergeant took 22-yearold Steven Redmon’s badge and ID, he told him to report to the major’s office the following morning at 8:30. Several hours more of testimony was offered about mattresses and trustees and in the end the lieutenant and the major both testified against the young officer. Inmates run the jail Lieutenant John Font, who in fact is paid as a deputy but acts as a lieutenant, testified that after he got a phone call from Redmon about the trustees having more than one mattress, he headed that way in the jail. Font said while he was walking to the area he passed an inmate and pulled that inmate into an office and got the inmate’s side
car burglaries, 285 this year down from 310 in 2011. Schultz says criminals are getting more sophisticated citing an example six weeks ago when four suspects were arrested for burglarizing homes in Telfair. On the same day Sugar Land Police arrested four other suspects on the north side of the city and when both groups were taken to the jail they seemed to know each other and may have been working together. "They weren't from around this area and it shows the level of professionalism that they are using. They aren't randomly targeting locations," Schultz said. "Crimes occur in pockets and once we address one area
they move to another and it is continually moving. We make arrests and other groups show up. Revolving pockets of crime allows Sugar Land police to utilize a crime reduction unit which temporarily puts additional officers and patrols in hot spots. Homeowners are encouraged to make sure their alarm systems include motion sensors or glass breakage sensors in bedrooms because, according to Schultz, most do not and criminals will target their search in the bedrooms and not bother with the rest of the house. "But our most valuable weapon is residents reporting suspicious activity," Schultz said. "Look out for your neighbors."
of the story before approaching Officer Redmon. Font further testified that “The trustees felt Redmon was picking on them.” Font said, “Trustees are responsible for the actions in the jail. Personnel are just there to supervise the inmates running the jail.” Font went on to say, “After he (Redmon) refused to sign the document, he (Font) had the sergeant take his badge and ID and advise him to be in the major’s office in the morning.” Font said he did not believe what Redmon said about the incident; however Font revealed information about the inmate that cannot be printed in the paper. Font testified it was the policy of the sheriff’s office to relieve someone when they refused to sign, then he said, "Well, actually there is no policy but (it is) standard procedure." Font said Redmon was fired for moving an inmate without supervisor’s approval, taking trustee’s mattresses, and refusing to sign the discipline form. Major went through document line per line Major Jimmy Leach testified that Steven Redmon told him there were inaccuracies in the report and that is why he refused to sign. So Major Leach testified that he went through the document line by line with Redmon who said it was all correct. Leach testified that it was not written in policy that an employee must sign. He then testified that before he fired Redmon he and Captain Jackson, and Captain Rowland all met with Redmon for well over an hour, and he still was refusing to sign. Major Leach testified he fired Redmon because, “He (Redmon) refused to obey command, the way he (Redmon) talked to others
and plus he (Leach) reviewed his file.” Major Leach also testified that he called Officer Redmon “Lawyer Dagget” because he talked more like a lawyer than he did an officer. Never during any of the testimony could any of the officers say just exactly how many mattresses could any one inmate have. The law states that they must be provided at least one; however, it does not preclude more than one. In closing statements by the county’s attorney representing the sheriff’s office, he said this termination was not about mattress policy but about the policy violation of moving an inmate without a supervisor’s permission. Why was he fired, asked the county’s attorney? It was about his attitude; he was disrespectful. In his closing arguments CLEAT attorney Bob Thomas who represented Steven Redmon said this is a textbook case for Civil Service and exemplifies the why it is so very important to both the employees and the citizens of Fort Bend County. Closing arguments Thomas said, “This termination was a total overreach by the major and a failure to follow their own policy and procedure. They bypassed many of their own disciplinary orders.” Thomas went on to say that referring to the young detention officer as Lawyer Daggett was unacceptable. After a closed session the Civil Service Commission voted to reinstate Steven Redmon with a written reprimand. However, they declined to give him back pay. Redmon was out of work from June 24, 2012 until his reinstatement on October 14, 2012, the next payroll opening.
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Missouri City will not hold bond election in May By Betsy Dolan
Missouri City has decided against a bond referendum for the May 2013 election and instead will look ahead to putting a package together for voters to consider in 2014. Appointing members for the Bond Steering Committee was on the City Council's agenda for their regular meeting on October 1 but Mayor Allen Owen announced that the city would postpone the bond referendum citing concerns about the number of bond measures already proposed for the May ballot and the fear that Missouri City's referendum wouldn't find the traction it needed to pass. Fort Bend ISD, Fort Bend County, Houston ISD and Houston Community College have plans to include bond measures on the May ballot that would impact Missouri City residents. "I'm thinking, and council concurs, that it is not in our
best interest to throw another bond issue out there and run the risk of 1) citizens not understanding the importance of it and 2) it being defeated because there are so many other bond elections out there," Owen announced at the meeting. The City had hoped to put together a smaller bond package for May that focused on street and sidewalk repairs with consideration given to drainage improvements, park and trail improvements and construction of Fire Station #6, which would have been the only major capital project involved in the referendum. But Mayor Owen said the city needed to take some additional time before putting a bond measure together to gather additional community input. Twenty-five Missouri City residents had been asked to join the Bond Steering Committee but instead of meeting weekly between now and May, they will meet monthly for the next year and will help in the design
of the 2014 bond referendum. Council approves new fire truck The Missouri City Council approved $608,712 for the purchase of a new fire truck for the yet-to-be-built Fire Station #5 in Sienna Plantation. Some council members gave their approval reluctantly, expressing concerns about the particulars regarding the purchase agreement. Sienna Plantation residents now pay for fire protection on their monthly water bills and because of the wording in the fire protection agreement,
Missouri City will purchase the fire truck and then get reimbursed by Sienna MUD #1. The city cannot invoice the Sienna MUD district until the construction contract for Fire Station #5 has been awarded which could happen in December. Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Wyatt expressed concerns about how such agreements limit how much capital the city has available for their own projects. The new fire truck will be delivered in August 2013 with Fire Station #5 set to be completed in December 2013.
FBISD students to take part in mock election Fort Bend ISD will conduct a district-wide Mock Election to help students learn about the role that citizens take in helping to elect our public
Demolition of old Quail Valley Golf Club approved The Missouri City Council also awarded a $39,350 contract to JTB services for the demolition of the old Quail Valley golf course club house and pro shop. The demolition
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officials. Students will participate 2815 Cypress Point Drive in the Mock Election voting Missouri City, TX 77459 process now thru October 26. As part of the Mock Election, parents are invited to vote along www.plantationqv.com with their children. Each child is allowed two parent votes. If parents have multiple children in the District, we ask that each parent votes only once one is from Rosenberg. soon as the warm weather sets to model the actual election STORMS, continued from page 1 by Dr. Eric Tepper Cities in Fort Bend announced in, the eggs will hatch. “In the process. Below are directions BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIST, ACCPPS As good as the Skeeters were spraying and other preventive warm and humid climates of for casting your parent vote. this season, the “skeetos” were measures as the West Nile virus the Southeast and Gulf Coast, 1. Go to www.mockelection. FOOT ISSUES FOR SENIORS not. The Fort Bend County outbreak continued. Sugar Land mosquitoes can thrive year fortbendisd.com/. Many seniors have problems with their feet. Degenerative conditions, Health & Human Services reports that during mosquito round,” according to information 2. Click on the Vote circulatory disorders, arthritis, and diabetes can initially manifest themselves confirmed 12 cases of West Nile season, the city gets weekly by the National Biological button in the student as foot disorders in the elderly. The weight-bearing responsibilities of the feet make them the most prone to muscle weakness, poor circulation, and virus just the other day, but still sprayings on Friday evenings at Infrastructure, U.S. Geological section of the webpage. nail problems experienced by aging individuals. Regular examinations by no deaths in Fort Bend County about 9 p.m. Survey. 3. Enter your child’s ID a podiatrist should be done to check for any foot health issues. Toenail due to the illness. According to academic Will winter bring an end to number and password to trimming for seniors should be performed by a professional. Seniors should The latest confirmed sources, mosquitoes may West Nile carrying mosquitoes? enter the voting site. put their feet up while sitting. Aging feet should not be exposed to extreme victim was a female from the seem to disappear during cold Not really since sometimes 4. Click on the “Parents temperatures. Gentle foot massages and soaking in a warm foot bath Richmond area. The count in weather, but the insects are cold warm weather and humid Vote” button. are recommended. Wearing shoes that fit properly is imperative and can various age groups shows that 5 blooded. That means that in conditions persist. But, winter 5. Select your candidates and prevent numerous foot problems in seniors. We feel it’s always a good idea to listen to your feet, as they often have cases are from Katy, 3 each from winter they can hibernate, but in this area mean it’s no longer then select “Submit Your Vote.” lots to tell you, including giving you clues about the rest of your body’s Sugar Land and Richmond, and if they mated before that, as hurricane season! 6. If another parent needs well-being. When your feet tell you there’s trouble somewhere, as your to vote, repeat steps 4 and 5. podiatrist, we will work as a team with you and other healthcare providers, They hope you enjoy if appropriate, to keep you and your feet healthy and pain free. Feet that feel participating in the Mock good make the rest of you feel good, too, so why not give us a call, 281representative that if they go notice how long it will take us to Election and helping to make 980-3668, and start the process today. We’re located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. SHERIFF, continued from page 1 HINT: A high percentage of podiatry patients are seniors. with the constable, it might cost respond to take a report. If you our students active citizens more money. The HOA rep would make Cooks guys file in the voting process. For the current sitting sheriff, acknowledges and says they reports will pay. In another exchange, the Contract Deputy program It sure would help so.(sic) Meyers writes, “May I know has been a pool of extra patrol instead of setting (sic) on the the reason for the change. This staff. Since Wright took control fender (sic) waiting on us, the of the Contract Deputy program, plays havoc with staffing for the constable could be filing a report two law enforcement agencies. it has been fraught with It is amazing to me that the Additionally, the Constable’s problems and contentiousness. HOA wants to pay more for If an organization ever discussed and the Sheriff's deputies are less service We normally have 3 on different radio channels. So, changing from the sheriff’s deputies working that precinct, response times on calls will office to a constable’s office, (not counting the contract be affected. Could you please a nasty undercurrent began to deputies) when we have the inform me of the date and time move through the community. change over, I will be moving 2 of HOA board meetings at which of the 3 to other precincts which There were no public agreements with the County will will dramatically effect (sic) the discussions about it for fear of be discussed and acted upon so retribution. response time that I can make the meeting, " Well, last week a string of I will be leaving on the 31st emails surfaced between a Cinco Andy Meyers' email says. (sic) of December so get ready Then on October 1, 2012 Ranch management company for your phones to light up BAPTIST CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sheriff Milton Wright sends this who represents the HOA, the I am sure the new Sheriff will HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-4994 SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-2310 exact email to Meyers, Cinco commissioner for that area be able to handle it……….." Ranch HOA rep and several Andy Meyers, and the lame In two separate places in the 2223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 4200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 other county officials: duck Sheriff Milton Wright. email sent by Wright, he outlines Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Contemporary Worship Service: 9:00am “Andy, They even made the Channel 13 to Meyers delayed response Sunday Bible Study 9:30am 6:00pm Sunday School: 10:15am I(sic) will not make any evening news. times and removal of taxpayer Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Traditional Worship Service: 11:15am difference to us, however, the In the emails, Meyers writes personnel from the area. That is Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA citizens of Cinco Ranch will to the Cicno Ranch HOA the issue Meyers should be upset www.southminpres.org over, not who his constituents "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org LUTHERAN CHURCH select to provide their METHODIST CHURCH community security with their rayer ist FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-7711 HOA dollars. Taxpayer monies CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-6888 still provide deputy services to 2011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sgt. Cory Wolston, U.S. Army Darren Glynn, civilian contractor 3300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 all citizens of Fort Bend County; www.fishersofmen.org LCpl. Brad Robideaux, USMC Corporal Jarrod Wayman, USMC Sunday Worship: 8:15am 9:45am 11:05am especially residents who live in PFC Kent Finley, 1st Cavalry Sgt. Simon Gutierrez, USMC Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am the unincorporated areas of the the hub - 11:00am Ens. Leslie Ward, USN Pvt. Marques Roberson, U.S. Army Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am county. LCpl. Chris White, USMC Capt. Daniel Seiter, U.S. Army Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am EDITOR'S NOTE: To read Mike Carroll, 1st Lieutenant, USMC Spc. Mark Shimala, U.S. Army NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-7611 www.cumcsl.org the emails between the various Sgt. Matthew Austin Gaines, U.S. Army Dan Carroll, 1st Lieutenant, USMC PFC E4 Michael Andrew Hernandez, Henry Blassingame, contractor parties, please go to our web site FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-3502 1424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 SPC Christopher Kimrey, U.S. Army U.S. Army at fortbendstar.com and look at Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am LCpl. Michael Cannata, USMC Sgt. Bryan Lemmon, USMC 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 the bottom of this story.
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Pvt. Ezequiel Grimaldo, U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Fox, U.S. Army Cpl. Jason Lee Mejorado, USMC Airman Oscar Mejorado II, USAF Seaman Jacob G. Mejorado, USN Capt. Richard Carrell, USAF Sgt. Jeffrey A. WIlliams, USMC Sgt. Holly K. Williams, USMC Maj. William J. Stoesser, U.S. Army Airman Caleb J. Powell, USAF Cpl. Erick Tijerina, USMC LCDR James D. Shaw, U.S. Navy TSgt. Daniel Vargas, USAF LCpl. Jeffrey B. Brock, USMC FC2 Penny McGaughy, U.S. Navy LCpl. Raymond Padilla, Jr., USMC LCpl. Robert Originales, Jr., USMC PFC Patrick Fege, U.S. Army Corporal Jonathon Ross, USMC Capt. Clay Bland, U.S. Army Capt. Hunter Bland, U.S. Army LCpl. Michael Gomez, USMC PFC Eli Harrington, USMC LCpl. “Trey” L. Chapa III, USMC Lt. Col. Bentley Nettles, U.S. Army Cpl. Jose R. Zepeda, USMC Jerry Zepeda, civilian contractor FR Brad Lindsey, U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Taylor, U.S. Army LCpl. Michael Pereira, USMC LCpl. Kevin Canada, USMC SPC Donald McPaul, U.S. Army SSgt. Percy Engineer, U.S. Army LCpl. Douglas R. Johnson, USMC Sgt. Jerome Estrada, USMC SSgt. Joseph Crow, USAF DaNetra D. Pittman, Civilian Conractor Airman Shannon Fleming, U.S. Navy Corporal Jake Crocker, USMC Corporal Armando Olivares, USMC Corporal Jonathan McCoy, USMC
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into the store, gun in hand, right across the plowed fields of 4 prison units - demanding cash. Well, imagine this – the best part of the story is the clerk didn’t have any cash. Times must be tough allover! Whoda ever dreamed Shell was outta cash!?! Well, moron, just cuz there was no cash, don’t mean no crime. Yoo Hoo, the cops are looking for you in your camo cap and blue bandanna. This rocket scientist was described as a Hispanic male with a medium to dark complexion, about 5’ 11” with a slim build, estimated to be in the mid-20s. Along with his camo cap and blue bandanna he was wearing a dark blue shirt, blue jeans and dark shoes. Wow, that would be embarrassing to go to prison for aggravated robbery, across from 4 prison units and – no payout! This boy needs to learn about location!
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MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-5216 2025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org
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121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
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“It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.” 1 John 2:1 NIV
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906 GONDOLA ON THE WATERSIDE VILLAGE • VENETIAN ESTATES: Beautifully Renovated 1-Story Home situated on Gorgeous Water Lot on Private Cul-de-sac Complete w/Boat Dock & Sparkling Pool. $96K Additional Upgrades; 3 Bedrms; 3 Baths $674,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (906GO)
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SOLANO CT. 4/2.5/2 • $159,900
HORNBROOK 3/2/2 • $89,900
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QUAIL VALLEY IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Beautifully landscaped 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath with huge living area, formal dining & a fabulous enclosed sunroom looking out to the gorgeous back yard. Accent lighting front & back. Updated kitchen with tile, granite, appliances, huge master down with great bath, separate study. Huge upstairs bedrooms with added study area. $184,900. Quiet street, ready for move-in. (3826PV)
Upgraded Newmark, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, wonderful master down, great bath: jetted tub, sep shower, sep sinks. Gameroom up, formals + den, gleaming floors, tile in all wet areas, big island kitchen, gas cooktop, granite counters, lots of fabulous cabinets! Rounded corners & archways. Big pantry, laundry, breakfast bar opens to the den, gaslog fireplace. 2-story entry. 3317 s/f per builder. $239,500 ** YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ** Plenty of room to decorate – come see!! (3518BC)
QUAIL VALLEY TOWNHOMES 3 bedroom, 2 ½ baths, 2 car garage townhome with granite countertops in kitchen, stainless appliances. Short sale for $89,900; 1850 s/f per tax rolls. Laminate floors down, 2 living areas, formal dining alcove, breakfast & breakfast bar, fireplace. Great townhouse for investors, tenant occupied! (2917NO)
SUZETTE PEOPLES Broker/Owner 24+ yrs Exp. ABR, GRI, E-Pro (WCR & ABWA Member) speoplesrealtor@aol.com www.peoplesproperties.com
281-980-3322
RANCHO BERNARDO 4/2.5 or 5/2.5• $109,900 GRANITE COUNNTERTOPS, LAMINATE WOOD FLOORS
WHITTINGHAM 3/2/2 • $125,900
HUGE WOODED CUL-DE-SAC LOT,NICELY UPDATED
STAFFORD/HOUSTON UNINCORPORATED UNRESTRICTED AND NO HOA. 2 homes for sale on almost 1/3 ACRE lot! Close to HWY 59 and FM 1092. One home 2 beds 1 bath updated. Other home 1 bed/1 bath. Well & Septic and gas available. RESIDENTIAL OR BUSINESS. REDUCED to $225K
BLAIR MEADOW 4/2/2 • $152,500 CORNER LOT,UPDATED BATHS
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2428 HARTLEDGE H and TC RY 3/2.5/2 dream acreage, house, pool, pond, cabana, bunk house, barns, pasture. Mike Martin $575,000
2107 SPUR CANYON CT. Riverpark West 4/3/2 Meritage Wimbledon flr plan, kit. w/42 in. cabinets, master bath w/whirlpool tub, formals Mike Martin $222,990
REDUCED 3827 HERITAGE COLONY DR. Heritage Colony 4/2/2: Neutral colors & open floor plan w/arches. Recent tile backsplash in kitchen Joan Berger $189,950
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10919 RESTON POINT DR. Westheimer Lakes 4/2.5/2: Cul-de-sac location, stuccostone-brick elevation, huge master bedroom. Wendy Mottern $222,000
14100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 245
REDUCED 1046 SIERRA SHADOWS DR. Silverstone 3/2.5/2: Double pane windows and large den with tall ceilings. Large master suite. Wendy Mottern $99,900
REDUCED 3807 ABALONE COVE Colony Lake 3/2.5/2: Hardwoods on 1st floor & granite in kitchen. Master suite downstairs w/sitting area. Nell Osborn $242,500
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Fort Bend Home Showcase ***A Heritage of Experience - A Heritage of Strength - A Heritage of Success****RE/MAX Heritage
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DON BURNS
SELLING IN SUGAR LAND BEFORE SUGAR LAND WAS COOL!! It’s easy to sell what you love! I know this city and I’m a name you can trust. “Experience, Integrity, Success!”
“A Heritage of Caring and Trust”
NEW LISTING ON WATER
new & resale homes
BRIGHTWATER CUSTOM HOME 2 story home almost 3200sqft! Master and full bedroom/bath down, gameroom up. 4 full baths.Owner spent almost $200K in upgrades/ improvements. Rare find and breathtaking views of a huge lake! 2 balconies, custom quality thru-out! PRICED AT $370’s WILL GO FAST!
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Waterfront 2story home w/no neighbors to the back or side, very private. Staircase w/iron wood rails. Family room has fplace, hwood floor,& windows galore. Island kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast area & bar area. Great master suite. $297,500
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Beautiful waterfront home. Fresh paint. New carpet upstairs. Enjoy the lake from your patio or the balcony off the huge gameroom with its own wet bar. There is a study downstairs and another upstairs as well. $355,000
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PECAN GROVE
FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND! CUSTOM HOME!! Almost 3500sqft! 5 bedrooms, study & gameroom. 3.5 baths. Oversize garage with Mans cave workshop (a/c 11x10) Upgrades over $62K!! RARE FIND!! $340’S HURRY THIS WILL GO FAST!!
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SUGAR LAND! Built in 2005!! 2 story original owners! 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath & study & gameroom! Master down. Looks like new. Tile floors thruout downstairs. Gourmet kitchen, custom blinds and double pane windows! Upgrades and more! Priced to go $150’s Hurry!!
SUGAR LAND!
NEWMARK home on big corner lot. Original Owner. 3 bedrooms & study barely lived in. Upgrades galore and tile floors thru-out. Custom blinds and lots of upgrades. PRICED TO GO LOW $200’S
281-980-3322
FORT BEND SCHOOLS! POOL/SPA/ WATERFALL! 1 story 3 bedrooms & formal dining. New interior paint, wood laminate floors thru-out. Updated over $20K. Seller to pay $2K towards buyers closing costs. Shows great and ready for fast sale! Bring your offers! $160’s
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4-5/2.5/2 • $159,900
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LAKE OLYMPIA • very updated! Large living & dining. Open kitchen with lots of cabinets & storage. Family room is open to kitchen. Home has pergo & ceramic tile. Recent roof, double paned windows, plumbing & light fixtures, appliances, double ovens, blinds, granite, zoned a/c, siding & more. Landscaped backyard with patio. (2654TR)
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4/2/2 • $149,900
4/3.5/2 • $279,900
4/2.5/2 • $249,900
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SWAN ISLAND @ LAKE OLYMPIA • OVERSIZED LOT in gated community. Surrounded by 130 acres of natural lakes & nature reserve. Neighborhood amenties include marina club, fishing, boating, wildlife reserve, trails, pools, tennis. Minutes from major work centers. No time limit to build. (73PA)
MEADOWCREEK • Formal living & dining. Open kitchen to family room. Covered patio overlooking pool & landscaped backyard. Many updates & upgrades.
AUSTIN PARK • Very updated. Master down. Many updates: granite, hardwoods, and more.
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WOODSTREAM • Extremely updated and upgraded. Energy package includes double paned windows and a 20 SEER a/c and furnace. Open living room. Separate formal dining. Beautiful touches--list is available upon request. Clements High School. (3310LH)
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SAVANNAH – Wonderful 4 bedroom home perfect for growing family. Wood floors in den, dining, study. Tile in kitchen. Oversized gameroom. Huge backyard. Short walk to area pool, park, etc. Close to schools. $167,000. MLS# 49895264 (14209RB)
SUGAR LAND – This former model home has everything a family could want. Beautiful wood flooring in formals and den. Gourmet island kitchen. Master suite down and 4 spacious bedrooms up. Plus huge gameroom. Custom heated pool/spa and flagstone decking! No back neighbors! MLS# 78636943 $297,000. (13919BV)
SILVER RIDGE – Everything is special about this home! 1.8 acres of serene lakefront property. Beautifully customized w/ hardwoods, granite, lighting, fixtures – too numerous to list all. Master down w/ room-sized closet. HUGE gameroom up. Formals, Study, 4 bed, 3 ½ bath, and 4-car garage! Fabulous covered patio area. Your own private paradise! $588,000. MLS# 26273044 (4710AL)
LAKE OLYMPIA - Fabulous open floor plan perfect for growing families. All 4 bedrooms up, spacious formal living & dining on 1st floor. Updated kitchen with Granite counters, undermount sink. Gleaming wood floors in breakfast and family room. French doors open to backyard. Sits across from nature reserve so no neighbors in front. MLS # 21372600 $162,500. (2726PV)
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Custom Four bedroom with higher ceilings in natural lake community-gameroom up-wood floors throughout most of downstairs-plantation shutters, art niches, butlers pantry, lots of storage! Very open plan, rounded breakfast room, two staircases, dramatic entry. Two car w/portocochere, and workshop. Descending steps into pool from covered patio-raised hot tub- private backyard. $369,900 (2510PE)
FORT BEND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS BY BECKY HALL STAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST W.C.R. / ABWA
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Riverstone asks public to pick favorite resident Five well-known Fort Bend — and Riverstone — residents are playfully duking it out in hopes of winning $5,000 for their charity of choice in the community’s “Vote for Your Favorite Resident” contest Oct. 1-Nov. 10. Celeb residents and charities include: KPRC Channel 2 reporter Jennifer Bauer, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels; NBA Hall of Famer and Houston Cougars analyst Elvin Hayes, Juvenile Diabetes Gulf Coast Chapter; The Women’s Hospital of Texas anesthesiologist Dr. Elaine Peltier, Sugar Land Animal Shelter; Fort Bend Junior Service League president Laura Thompson, Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Community Assistance Fund; and president and CEO of Hum Tum South Asian Radio Rehan Siddiqi, Fort Bend Education Foundation. The public can decide which resident — and charity — is their favorite by voting at www.riverstone.com. “We are so proud to be part of the growth of Fort Bend County and the entire Houston region that we thought a charitable promotion would be a way to give back to the community,” said Riverstone marketing director Christen Johnson. “We have thousands of wonderful residents — we’re so pleased these area celebrities lent their names to help in this fun contest.” Several of the contestants
Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009
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FABULOUS Mediterranean on culdesac. Almost new home in sought after Spring Valley! Seller spared no expense! Beautiful entry with Juliet balconies. Unbelievable wetbar area with wine closet and cooler! Travertine with inlays.Beautiful hardwoods, upgraded granite, and Plant.Shutters. Custom woodwork throughout! Two master suites, one with fireplace. 5th BR could be gameroom- 5/1 baths,3 car.Media room down!Study for two up! $1,115,000 (8831CA)
LAKE COLONY
This is the fabulous one story you have been waiting for!UPDATED,1st Colony beauty!Living area with higher ceilings.Spacious kitchen.Replaced countertops and appliances,even double ovens!Study with french doors.Beautiful master suite with french doors leading to a fabulous covered patio!Updated master bath with granite,custom mirror,seamless shower,tile floor,and wirlpool tub! $189,900 (4822SL)
PECAN GROVE
Beautiful four bedroom w/gameroom in golf course community! Spacious kitchen w/ granite countertops that opens to large living area-great for entertaining! L.wood flooring thoughout most of downstairs, including staircase. Master w/bay window. Bath w/ seperate shower & wirlpool. Large gameroom upstairs along w/ spacious guest rooms. $194,900 (2022QU)
LAKE OLYMPIA
Beautiful two story with pool and spa, NO rear neighbors! High ceilings, with island kitchen open to den. Granite countertops, replaced appliances, and beautiful cabinets. Butlers pantry, as well as lam. wood flooring in dining and family room/gameroom. Breakfast area with window seatfresh paint. LARGE family room/gameroom down, as well as gameroom up! Master with cozy firelace and sitting areawirlpool. $229,900 (2214CH)
CINCO RANCH
A Beautiful Trendmaker with POOL! Great corner lot, no backyard neigbors so plenty of privacy! This home is like NEW!Beautiful Lam. wood flooring, granite countertops throughout, two story living with FABULOUS custom rock fireplace! Gameroom or Media room upstairs. Master bedroom down with really spacious guest bedrooms! Swing garage on front, so great curb appeal. $308,900 (5134SB)
2012 BENCHES & BARSTOOLS OPEN FOR BIDDING ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS: Simply place your name, contact information and bid amount in the comment section under the photo of the bench or barstool you'd like to bid on! Good Luck!
Go to WCR Fort Bend Chapters 2012 Benches and Barstools Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/2012BenchesBarstools Bid on your favorite bench or barstool.
ALL BENCHES AND BARSTOOLS CAN BE FOUND IN THE PHOTO ALBUM “Items up for Bid” We will be auctioning some of the items on October 11 at our WCR Business Resource Meeting. Call in bids will be accepted, or proxy bids. “WCR BENCHES & BARSTOOLS”
LUNCHEON OCT. 11 • 11:30 AM SWEETWATER COUNTRY CLUB
CHECK OUT MORE “WCR BENCHES & BARSTOOLS” ON PAGE 18 & 19 Dr. Elaine Peltier also have given testimonials online about why they chose to live in Riverstone. “I am a runner and have really been pleased with the different routes I can take to get my miles in while enjoying the surroundings,” said Thompson. “I often see deer and other wildlife. I really like the fact that we are centrally located, but still close to nature.” Riverstone has welcomed a record number of new residents this year, with 2012 sales more than double last year’s sales. Metrostudy ranks Riverstone as the No. 3 community for new home sales in the Houston region. Plus, Riverstone is No. 15 among the top-selling developments in the nation, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. For details on Riverstone and to vote in the contest, visit www.riverstone.com.
Weichert, Realtors® –Wayne Murray Properties welcomes Elena Cronin WEICHERT, REALTORS® Wayne Murray Properties has announced that Realtor Elena C. Cronin has joined the company’s Houston office. A resident Elena Cronin of the area for four years, she will assist homebuyers and sellers in the vicinities of Bellaire, West Alabama, and Wesleyan. She lives in Houston and is a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR), and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Cronin earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in legal science from South Russian
State Univerity, Novocherkassk, Russia. At Houston Community College she qualified as a registered dental assistant. She speaks Russian and German and is frequently in Galveston. Prior to real estate Cronin’s professional background encompassed the dental and legal professions and business administration. She was drawn to the Weichert® agency for the company’s resources and relocation program. WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties has offices in Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and The Woodlands. Elena Cronin can be reached at the Houston headquarters, Telephone 713-728-2300. The company Web address is www.waynemurray.net.
Dr. Cheri LaMarque Pemble awarded The Fort Bend Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) selected Cheri Cheri Pemble LaMarque Pemble, PhD, CHt, to receive the Federation of Houston Professional Women’s “Woman of Excellence” award. The award is given to women who have made significant contributions to their organizations and community. Cheri, as she is called by her ABWA colleagues, joined the Fort Bend ABWA chapter in 2008 and quickly became involved in all chapter activities and is currently the president. She
was feted and congratulated at the FHPW Gala at the Hyatt Regency hotel downtown, along with other professional women honorees. Cheri says it is her honor and privilege to serve as the Fort Bend Chapter’s Woman of Excellence for the 20122013 year. Cheri is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, with offices in Sugar Land/Galleria area. She earned her PhD in behavioral sciences, with a hypnotherapy specialty from Alpha University. ABWA, Fort Bend chapter and the Houston Federation of Professional Women congratulates Cheri for receiving this welldeserved award. Cheri is married to Roy Pemble and has one son, Ryan Raddin and two grandchildren, Collin and Kelly Raddin.
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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCIÓN GENERAL) To the registered voters of the County of Fort Bend, Texas: (A los votantes registrados del Condado de Fort Bend, Texas:) Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., November 6, 2012 for voting in a general election to elect presidential electors, Members of Congress, Members of the Legislature, and state, district, county and precinct officers. (Notifiquese, por las presente, que las casillas electorales sitados abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 6de Noviembre de 2012 para votar en la Elección General pàra elegir electores presidenciales, Miembros del Congreso, Miembros de la Legislatura, y oficiales del estado, distrito, condado y del precincto.)
LOCATIONS OF POLLING PLACES: (DIRECCION(ES) DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES) PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY ZIP (Precincto) (Casilla Electoral) (Dirección) (Ciudad) (Código Postal) 1001, 1072 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Dr RICHMOND 77469 1002 Kendleton Church of God 619 FM 2919 KENDLETON 77451 1003, 1058, 1094, Mustang Community Center 4525 FM 521 FRESNO 77545 1109, 1134 1007 Cindy’s Palace 1102 FM 2977 RICHMOND 77469 1008 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler ORCHARD 77464 1010 FBC Road & Bridge (Needville) 3743 School St NEEDVILLE 77461 1012, 1054 Fellowship Church of Fort Bend 1110 Bamore Rd ROSENBERG 77471 1013 Calvary Baptist Church 4111 Airport Ave ROSENBERG 77471 1015, 1024 Frieden’s United Church of Christ 7526 Avenue I BEASLEY 77417 1018 Fairchilds Volunteer Fire Dept 8715 Fairchilds Rd FAIRCHILDS 77469 1021 Brazos Bend Home & Ranch 22930 FM 1462 NEEDVILLE 77461 1025 Agriculture Extension Building 1402 Band Rd ROSENBERG 77471 1037 Travis Elementary School 2700 Avenue K ROSENBERG 77471 1040 Mamie George Community Center 1111 Collins Rd RICHMOND 77469 1048 Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex 4520 Reading Rd ROSENBERG 77471 1067, 1085 Williams Elementary School 5111 FM 762 RICHMOND 77469 1068 Schultz Trucking Company 18602 Highway 36 GUY 77444 1073 Deaf Smith Elementary School 2014 Lamar Dr RICHMOND 77469 1074 George Junior High School 4601 Airport Ave ROSENBERG 77471 1076 River Pointe Community Church 5000 Ransom Road RICHMOND 77469 1087 Campbell Elementary School 1000 Shadow Bend Dr SUGAR LAND 77479 1103 Pecan Grove Baptist Church 1727 FM 359 RICHMOND 77469 1114, 2034 FBC MUD 23/M.R. Massey Admin Bldg 1570 Raab Road FRESNO 77545 1118, 1097 Fort Bend County Library - Sienna 8411 Sienna Springs Way MISSOURI CITY 77459 1120 Dickinson Elementary School 7110 Greatwood Parkway SUGAR LAND 77479 1128 Greatwood Retirement Center 7001 Riverbrook SUGAR LAND 77479 2016 Barrington Place HOA 13318 Rosstown Ct SUGAR LAND 77478 2017 Briargate Elementary School 15817 Blue Ridge Rd MISSOURI CITY 77489 2022, 2096 Meadows Place City Hall One Troyan Dr MEADOWS PLACE 77477 2023 Ridgemont Elementary School 4910 Raven Ridge Rd HOUSTON 77053 2031, 2056 Ridgegate Elementary School 6015 West Ridgecreek Dr HOUSTON 77053 2033, 2090, 2091 Lantern Lane Elementary School 3323 Mission Valley Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 2036, 2116 Missouri City Baptist Church 16816 Quail Park Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 2043 Southwest Calvary Baptist Church 12910 West Belfort Dr HOUSTON 77099 2050 Hunters Glen Elementary School 695 Independence Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77459 2051 Chasewood Clubhouse 7622 Chasewood Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 2052 Briarchase Missionary Baptist Church 16000 Blue Ridge Rd MISSOURI CITY 77489 2055 Willowridge High School 16301 Chimney Rock Rd HOUSTON 77053 2059, 2075 Missouri City Community Center 1522 Texas Parkway MISSOURI CITY 77459 2060, 2137, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 631 Avenue E STAFFORD 77477 2138, 2139 2061, 2108 Elkins High School 7007 Knights Ct MISSOURI CITY 77459 2066 Mission Glen Elementary School 16053 Mission Glen Dr HOUSTON 77083 2070 Houston Community College 10141 Cash Rd STAFFORD 77477 2077 Glover Elementary School 1510 Columbia Blue Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 2078, 2112 Fifth Street Community Center 3110 Fifth St STAFFORD 77477 2081 East End Annex Building 303 Texas Parkway MISSOURI CITY 77459 2088 Stafford Civic Center 1415 Constitution Ave STAFFORD 77477 2089 Quail Green Clubhouse 2605 Spring Place Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 2092, 2093 Meadowcreek Clubhouse 2410 LaQuinta Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 2099 Providence Community Clubhouse 9114 Woodleigh Dr HOUSTON 77083 2100 Mission Bend Elementary School 16200 Beechnut St HOUSTON 77083 2101 George Bush High School 6707 FM 1464 RICHMOND 77469 2106 Barbara Jordan Elementary School 17800 West Oaks Village Dr RICHMOND 77469 2115, 2136 Quail Valley East Clubhouse 2206 Turtle Creek Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 2123 Blue Ridge Elementary School 6241 McHard Road HOUSTON 77053 3004 McMeans Junior High 21000 Westheimer Pkwy KATY 77450 3005, 3057 Swinging Door Restaurant 3818 FM 359 RICHMOND 77469 3006 Irene Stern Fulshear Community Ctr 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road FULSHEAR 77441 3009, 3069 Sugar Creek Country Club 420 Sugar Creek Blvd SUGAR LAND 77478 3014 Katy ISD Administration Bldg 6301 S Stadium Ln KATY 77492 3019 Simonton City Hall 35011 FM 1093 SIMONTON 77476 3038, 3143 Seven Lakes High School 9251 S Fry Rd KATY 77494 3063, 3041 Austin Elementary School 1630 Pitts Rd RICHMOND 77469 3083 Crockett Middle School 19001 Beechnut RICHMOND 77469 3098, 3032 Townewest Town Hall 10322 Old Towne Ln SUGAR LAND 77478 3104 Pecan Grove Elementary School 3330 Old South Dr RICHMOND 77406 3113 Hodges Bend Middle School 16510 Bissonnet HOUSTON 77083 3122 Fielder Elementary School 2100 Greenway Village Dr KATY 77494 3130 Cinco Ranch High School 9th Grad Ct 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd KATY 77494 3132, 3133 Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School 6161 S. Fry Rd KATY 77494 3142, 3144 Beckendorf Junior High School 8200 South Fry Rd KATY 77494 4011 Colony Bend Elementary School 2720 Planters St SUGAR LAND 77479 4020, 3053 Sugar Land Church of God 1715 Eldridge Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 4026 Walker Station Elementary 6200 Homeward Way Blvd SUGAR LAND 77478 4028 Quail Valley Elementary School 3500 Quail Village MISSOURI CITY 77459 4029, 4105 Knights of Columbus Hall 702 Burney Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 4030 Quail Valley Middle School 3019 FM 1092 MISSOURI CITY 77459 4035 Eldridge Park Community Center 2511 Eldridge Road SUGAR LAND 77478 4042 Sugar Land Community Center 226 Matlage Way SUGAR LAND 77478 4045, 4125 Garcia Middle School 18550 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 4046, 4121 Highlands Elementary School 2022 Colonist Park SUGAR LAND 77478 4047, 4079, 4084 Colony Meadows Elementary School 4510 Sweetwater Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 4049 Brightwater Clubhouse 2410 Brightwater MISSOURI CITY 77459 4062 Palmer Elementary School 4208 Crow Valley Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 4064 Settlers Way Elementary School 3015 Settlers Way Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 4065, 4044 Austin Parkway Elementary School 4400 Austin Parkway SUGAR LAND 77479 4080 First Colony Church of Christ 2140 First Colony Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 4082, 3095, 4117 Oakland Elementary School 4455 Waterside Estate Dr RICHMOND 77469 4086 Rita Drabek Elementary School 11325 Lake Woodbridge Dr SUGAR LAND 77478 4102 Fort Settlement Middle School 5440 Elkins Rd SUGAR LAND 77479 4107, 4027 Sugar Lakes Clubhouse 930 Sugar Lakes Dr SUGAR LAND 77478 4110 Sugar Land City Hall - Lakeview Room 2700 Town Center Blvd North SUGAR LAND 77478 4111 Settlers Park Homeowners Assn 3010 Settlers Way Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 4119 Clements High School 4200 Elkins Dr SUGAR LAND 77479 4124, 4039 Brazos Bend Elementary School 621 Cunningham Creek Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 4126, 4071 Oak Lake Baptist Church 15555 W. Airport Blvd SUGAR LAND 77478 4127 Lexington Creek Elementary School 2335 Dulles Ave MISSOURI CITY 77459 4129 Commonwealth Clubhouse 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 4131 First Colony Conference Center 3232 Austin Parkway SUGAR LAND 77479 4135 Sartartia Middle School 8125 Homeward Way SUGAR LAND 77479 4140 Lost Creek Park 3703 Lost Creek Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479
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Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 30, 2012. (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán adelantada por correo debarán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el día 30 de Octubre, 2012) Issued this the 20th day of August 2012. (Emitada este día 20 de Agosto, 2012.) __________________________________ Robert E. Hebert, County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado
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Irene Stern Community Center, 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear, TX Beasley City Hall – 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley, TX Lost Creek Park – 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land, TX Richmond Water Maintenance Facility – 110 N. 8th St., Richmond, TX
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October 27, 2012 (Octubre 27, 2012)
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Sunday (Domingo)
October 28, 2012 (Octubre 28, 2012)
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Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2012 (Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2012)
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Chasewood Clubhouse -7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City, TX First Colony Conference Center - 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX FBC Road & Bridge (Needville) – 3743 School St, Needville, TX Randall’s – 5800 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land, TX
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October 27, 2012 (Octubre 27, 2012)
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October 28, 2012 (Octubre 28, 2012)
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Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2012 (Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2012)
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Schedule for: Sugar Land Methodist Church – 431 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX (Horario para:) Sienna Branch Library – 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City, TX Harmony Science Academy – 22400 Grand Corner Dr, Katy, TX (NE corner of HWY 99 and FM 1093)
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October 27, 2012 (Octubre 27, 2012)
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday (Domingo)
October 28, 2012 (Octubre 28, 2012)
CLOSED (CERRADO)
Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2012 (Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2012)
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Monday – Friday (Lunes - Viernes)
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: Pecan Grove Baptist Church – 1727 FM 359, Richmond, TX
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October 27, 2012 (Octubre 27, 2012)
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Sunday (Domingo)
October 28, 2012 (Octubre 28, 2012)
CLOSED (CERRADO)
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October 31, 2012 (Octubre 31, 2012)
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County to finance emergency access road at Sienna Plantation
household items will be donated to the FB Women’s Center, eyeglasses will go to Recycle for Sight, and building materials will be collected by FB Habitat for Humanity. Cell phones will be responsibly recycled by Keep Sugar Land Beautiful. Please remember all items, except cell phones, will be reused so bring clean, gently used items to the Fort Bend ISD Administration Parking Lot, 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 13. For more information, please visit www.kslb.org.
By Elsa Maxey Fort Bend County and Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 5 have entered into an agreement to fix up an existing gravel road in Missouri City’s extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). This is the area immediately south of and next to Sienna Plantation also known as Sienna South. As part of the approval action by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court this month, Bring your gently used items it agreed to jointly develop and to this event to help others. finance the construction of the area from Waters Lake Boulevard to FM 521. It will be turned into emergency services access and also used for evacuation purposes. The MUD district and county entered into a Primary Interlocal Agreement, which includes the design and construction of Arlington National Cemetery, rehabilitating an existing gravel and the Martin Luther King Jr. road and constructing segments Memorial. In New York City, at the Waters Lake Boulevard to students will visit Times Square, the farm road. It also includes see a Broadway performance, clearing, filling of low areas and pay tribute at Ground Zero, visit installing fences with gates to Central Park and shop on Fifth limit access. An easement from Avenue. No doubt these kids will a landowner for the construction be kept extremely busy as they is needed and it will be the have the time of their young lives. responsibility of the district to get Also recognized at the Board it. According to the agreement, Meeting was Anitrice Austin that easement will terminate who was awarded the Golden when the permanent roadway is ACE Award for the after-school dedicated as a public right of way. program at Stafford MSD as a In the meantime, the county top-site coordinator. Ms. Austin may opt to construct the project was one of only three afteritself with the help of its Road school coordinators chosen from and Bridge Department. How over 800 eligible by the Texas much will this cost and who’s Education Agency. Currently the paying? The county’s obligation Stafford after-school program under the agreement is to pay up serves over 200 students with front for the project, but the costs educational activities that are will be reimbursed by the MUD both fun and engaging. district. “This is one of those new Way to go Ms. Austin! specialized MUDs that allows
Stafford MSD Seeks Donations for Scholarships for Student Trip Ms. Williamson explained By Karen Daniels that 11 students have submitted For the past 15 years, 8th grade essays in the hopes to receive students who meet the grade and a scholarship. Last year, due conduct criteria are eligible for a to the generosity of Stafford five day trip to Washington D.C. businesses and citizens, enough and New York City to learn about money was donated to offer two history and government. For the full scholarships to the winning past 13 years, Washington D.C. essay entries. Once again, Club Sponsor, Carin Williamson, Stafford and the Washington has chaperoned these students, D.C. Club are seeking some of whom will travel out donations from the community of the state for the very first for these scholarships. time. At the Stafford MSD In addition, the students will October Board meeting, after also hold a fundraiser, but this some discussion, this year's trip will cover extras like lunches was approved again. Several for the five days, tee-shirts, Board Members asked about and baggage fees not included cost and ways to fund some of in the cost per student. the students with scholarships. In Washington D.C. some The cost per student is $2,194, of the tours for the students and at a District where 65% of will include The White House, the students are economically Lincoln Memorial, Library of challenged, this can be an congress, Unites States Supreme enormous amount of money. Court, United States Capital, THE CLASSIFIED ADS THAT GET RESULTS EMPLOYMENT
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in a well-established, upscale Residential Real Estate Company that serves the great Houston area. This position is for the Sugar Land branch location, Monday Friday. Responsibilities include opening and closing the office, answering the phones, maintaining functional workspaces, compiling marketing tools, distributing mail, etc. REQUIRED: Prior experience as an Office Manager, excellent administrative skills & people skills. Must have the ability to operate and trouble-shoot computers and office equipment. Preferred: Administrative experience in a residential real estate brokerage and knowledge of MLS data entry, TREC forms and marketing presentations. SEND RESUME, REFERENCES AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS BY FAX: 713 559 0452
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CLASS A CDL DRIVERS Drivers needed in the Glen Flora, TX area. Good MVR. Physically Fit. Min 2 yrs Flatbed exp. Normal schedule is Mon-Fri. Sat. on occasion. Good pay & benefits package. Qualified candidates please send resume to: tmitchell@ treetownusa.com
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FUDDRUCKERS COMING SOON (opening in November)! Join us and complete an application at our Job Fair Thursday, October 25th from 10 am – 3 pm at The Workforce Solutions (9315 Stella Link, 77025). Hiring for: Cashiers, Prep, Expo, Cooks, Baker, Utility, and GSA (Guest Sales Associate). DRIVERS: $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Home Daily and Weekends! Dedicated Galena Park, TX Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-888567-3104
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NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-DISTRICT MEETING PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 10 To the residents and taxpayers of Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 10 (the “District”), and to all the persons interested in the meetings of the Board of Directors of such District: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District, at a meeting held October 4, 2012, established an additional meeting place outside the boundaries of the District at the Sugar Land Conference Center, 12999 Jess Pirtle Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 77478. Said meeting place is hereby declared to be a public place and open to the public. All residents and taxpayers of the District and all other interested persons are herby invited to attend any meetings of the Board of Directors at such location and other locations previously established by the Board of Directors as meeting places of the District. /s/ Mary Berna Secretary, Board of Directors
NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-DISTRICT MEETING PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 To the residents and taxpayers of Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 12 (the “District”), and to all the persons interested in the meetings of the Board of Directors of such District: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District, at a meeting held October 4, 2012, established an additional meeting place outside the boundaries of the District at the Sugar Land Conference Center, 12909 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Said meeting place is hereby declared to be a public place and open to the public. All residents and taxpayers of the District and all other interested persons are herby invited to attend any meetings of the Board of Directors at such location and other locations previously established by the Board of Directors as meeting places of the District. /s/ Gay Thompson Secretary, Board of Directors
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Recycle For Reuse – October 13 Keep Sugar Land Beautiful (KSLB) will host its 9th Annual Recycle for Reuse Event on Saturday, October 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, in partnership with the Fort Bend Education Foundation, the FB Women’s Center, and the FB Habitat for Humanity. Please plan to donate gently used items for reuse: Books, Games, Puzzles, Flash Cards, DVDs, Clothing, Furniture, Household Items, Plumbing and Appliances (must work), Deadbolts, Doors, Door Knobs, Tile, Eyeglasses, and Cell Phones. Classroom items will be donated to FBISD teachers,
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the MUDs to be reimbursed for the transportation projects,” said Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison in whose district the project is located. “The law that allowed the MUDs to do this is a good idea,” he also added. Engineering, staking, testing, fencing, rehabilitation, clearing, and construction of the gate structures, culverts, and gravel road are estimated to be $1,884,618. And, if the County issues bonds, all the interest costs it incurs will also be factored into the total project cost. The debt by the MUD district is
Car burglars busted by Fort Bend Deputies By LeaAnne Klentzman Three car burglars were busted on Bellaire Blvd., inside Harris County, by Fort Bend deputies last week. Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel said, “An eyewitness helped Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest three suspects for burglarizing a vehicle.” He said on Tuesday, October 2, about 5:20 p.m. deputies were called to a Kids R Kids facility in the 17300 block of Bellaire Boulevard regarding the burglary of a motor vehicle. When deputies arrived they met with the victim who said someone had shattered the front passenger window of her vehicle and had taken her purse, wallet and iPad. Haenel said, “A witness gave a description of the perpetrators’ vehicle and the number on a paper license plate.” Haenel said, “Deputies spotted the vehicle at a location
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PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS & ASSISTANT TEACHERS Learning Academy in Sugar Land is seeking full time, experienced teachers and assistant teachers.
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in the 13400 block of Bellaire Boulevard where they arrested three suspects. Between the time of the burglary and their arrest, the suspects had stopped at a fast food restaurant and charged the meal on a stolen credit card.” Unfortunately, it appears that the arrest was made well into Harris County’s jurisdiction without the assistance of that governing agency and no exigent circumstances. Along with that victim’s property, deputies also found property stolen from two other victims. The three arrested have been identified as Carter Wells, 44, Justin Dugar, 23, and Kendall Ramsey, 18, all of Houston. Haenel said they have been charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and Fraud. Wells’ bond was $2,000 for the burglary and $4,000 for the credit card abuse charge. Dugar and Ramsey both had bonds of $1,000 and $3,000. All were booked into the Fort Bend County jail.
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expected to be paid back within 10 years, “no later than August 2022,” in accordance with the agreement. Essentially, the project is intended to provide access over and across Sienna South for emergency access. Commissioner Morrison said, “more importantly, this is going to provide a back entrance out of Sienna Plantation, a back exit,” in the event of an emergency. The gates and fences to be installed will limit access until a permanent road is constructed and dedicated to the county.
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Tuesday, Oct 16 @ 11am, 2pm & 7pm Courtyard Sugar Land Hotel 12655 Southwest Fwy, 77477 Stafford. Wednesday, Oct 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Schertz, Pizza Hut Restaurant 3820 FM 3009 #164, Schertz.
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ATTORNEY Richard L. Moseley, Attorney-at-Law..................................................281-438-6345 The Pinak Law Firm, 18 years exp., info@fortbendlegal.com............281-240-2355
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MARRIAGE COUNSELING DAVID M. BUCKLEW, Christian counselor.................................... 281-438-8910
PAINTING CONTRACTORS CeKay Services - Top quality, Res/Com, Quick FREE Pricing Call .......................................... 281-710-7185
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EXECUTIVE SUITES Executive Suites at Sugar Creek Place Individual Offices - Full Business Services................................... 281-275-4151
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MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Furniture, household items, clothing,toys - well organized! Saturday, Oct 13th, 7-Noon Magnolia Plantation - 4607 Magnolia Lane, Sugar Land -77478
DOVE COUNTRY – STAFFORD Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale 50 homes; Saturday, October 13, 8-5; Rain or shine. ½ mile off Main (90A) On Staffordshire Road
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SUMMERFIELD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE October 13, 2012 8:00am-4:00pm Located off FM 1464/ Old Richmond Between Garcia M.S. & Austin H.S. Rain Date is October 20, 2012
RIVERS MIST Community Garage Sale 7am -2pm Saturday, Oct 13. Off Reading Rd. near Brazos Town Center. Tons of cool stuff. Shoes, clothing, bicyles, furniture, electronics, toys, books, tools! Don’t miss it!!
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OCTOBER 13 Saturday Quail Valley - 3506 East Creek Club 8:00 a.m. Two family garage sale. Furniture, baby bed & crib, household items, clothes, lots more miscellaneous.
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE 10/11 & 10/12 730-Noon. Electronics, furniture, kids clothing & Toys. 1727 Shoreline Dr. Missouri City,TX 77459.
STAFFORD, 2 FAMILIES. Sat Oct 13 8AM-2PM 3023 North Main St. furniture, lamps wood cut-outs, vacuum cleaners, clothes, shoes many things.
GIRL SCOUT GARAGE SALE. Sat. Oct. 13th 7:30 am - noon. 8014 Myrtle, Lake Olympia. Furniture, camping gear, clothes, more. Help send the scouts to Europe!
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Carla Fontenot lucky winner of autographed Skeeter's bat
State Farm sponsored all of the Skeeter's games this season. Diane Schomberg's agency set up a booth with "Good Neighbor "give a ways, Skeeter's back packs & a chance to win an autographed bat. Carla Fontenot was the lucky winner of the bat. Diane Schomgerg (L) & son Chad Schomburg (M) presented this to her after the game on September 19.
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Neighborhoods across Missouri City showed their community spirit with National Night Out block parties featuring good food, fellowship and fun on the 29th annual observance of the crime prevention initiative on Oct. 2. The events are designed to encourage neighbors to get to know each other and partner with police officers, firefighters, City Council and staff to prevent crime. A brief downpour during the start of Creekmont’s annual gathering didn’t put a damper on spirits of homeowners who attended their annual celebration at the community clubhouse. The event featured vendors including the Wells Fargo Wagon, Aaron Rentals, Luby’s catering and Target. Residents signed in and received tickets for special prizes that were awarded throughout the evening. That sentiment was also on display at Hunters Glenn III, where residents were treated to lots of desserts and a presentation by an awardwinning karate group. Thirty-two year resident Alvin Battle praised Missouri City as a “wonderful place
to be. My neighbors always watch out for you and I’ve never had my home broken into in the entire time I’ve lived here.” Residents in Vicksburg gathered outside for a neighborhood pot luck dinner, with chef Ed Thompson grilling sausages, hot dogs and hamburgers. A diverse group gathered around picnic tables for their cozy event. In Quail Valley East, residents gathered at their clubhouse on Turtle Creek Drive and had an opportunity to visit with Fire Chief Russell Sander and Assistant Fire Chief Paige Day while enjoying root beer floats. Other neighborhoods hosting block parties included multiple neighborhoods in Quail Valley, Hunters Glen IV, Colony Lakes, Waterbrook West, Lake Shore Harbour, Vicksburg, Brightwater, Lake Olympia, First Colony and Fondren Park. This year’s National Night Out included two kick-off gatherings held on Sept. 29 at the Police Mini-Station on Texas Parkway and on Oct. 2 at Target on Highway 6 at Murphy Road.
Yard of the Month selected by Quail Valley Garden Club
Quail Valley October Yard of the Month goes to Monica and David Pitschman of 3538 El Dorado. The Pitschmans have used colorful mums, crotons, snap dragons and petunias adding festive fall colors to summer vinca and caladiums. Monica and David moved from Pecan Grove last January and added their special touch including a sculpture of two kids on a fence to an already well-kept garden. They received a plant from Flowers by Adela and well as a certificate from the Quail Valley Garden Club, which is holding its popular pre-sale of caladiums until Oct 31. Visit www.//traction.typepad.com/qvgc/caladium-bulb-sales. html to learn more.
The Arc of Fort Bend receives grant The Arc of Fort Bend County is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $1,000 grant from the EZCORP Foundation for a new project, “The Arc4Arts”. Artistic volunteers from the community provide arts and crafts classes in a socially inclusive environment for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Fort Bend County is a non-profit organization founded in 1961 by a group of concerned parents, friends, and
professionals who wanted to positively affect the lives of children diagnosed with mental retardation and provide a base of support for their families. As those children aged, and the needs increased, the organization’s mission broadened to include those with developmental disabilities, including autism, as well. The EZCORP Foundation focuses on helping children and their families in the communities in which they do business. The Arc is grateful for their support!
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Travis High School to host “80’s Spooktacular” workshop Elementary students are invited to participate in a Halloween-themed workshop hosted by the Travis Theatrical Company. For two Saturdays, Travis theatre students will be working with first through fifth-grade students on zombie makeup, creating a zombie costume and learning Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance in preparation for a show at the end of the 80’s Spooktacular workshop. The workshop costs $40 per student and will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and continue on Saturday, October 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Black Box at Travis High School, 11111 Harlem Rd., Richmond. Children will need to bring a sack lunch (snacks will be provided), and a pair of old clothes that can be ripped and painted for the zombie costumes. Additional information and the registration form can be found at www. travistheatricalcompany.com. A student performance of “Thriller,” as well as performances by members of the Travis Theatrical Company, will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium on October 27. Parents of students in the workshop will receive two tickets to the show, but for others who would like to attend, tickets are $5 per person. The 80’s Spooktacular workshop coincides with an 80’s theme for this year’s Travis theatre productions. In November, Travis will be performing “1984,” based on the George Orwell novel. For their spring musical, theatre students will lace up their roller skates as they present “Xanadu,” inspired by the 1980 Olivia Newton-John movie. Please contact the Travis High School theatre department at 281.634.7087 or email Tommy.Grubbs@fortbendisd. com for more information.
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Bush High School Broncos place first at overall at district JROTC Drill Competition For the 10th consecutive year, the Bush High School Navy JROTC placed First Overall in the annual Fort Bend ISD JROTC Drill Competition, held at Clements High School. More than 250 FBISD cadets competed in various categories and events, including physical fitness, marksmanship, color guard, personnel inspections and basic and exhibition drill. The Broncos also earned the following awards: • 1st place, physical fitness, armed drill, unarmed drill and male color guard • 1st place, sit-ups (Cadets Daniel Mendoza and Jada Hightower) • 1st place, push-ups (Cadet Stephanie McManus)
• 3rd place, male push-ups and sit-ups • 3rd place, female push-ups and sit-ups The Bush Broncos NJROTC is commanded by Cadet Commander Joel Onemu and assisted by Executive Officer Cadet Lieutenant Commander Jesse Kwok. Junior ROTC is an elective course offered at every Fort Bend ISD high school. The Navy JROTC was established to help today’s youth meet life’s challenges. The program mission is to instill in students in secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.
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Fort Bend ISD to host annual “Opportunity Knocks” Vendor Expo, Monday, October 15 Fort Bend ISD will host its their specific department. required for this event. For FBISD’s Vendor Expo, annual “Opportunity Knocks” Registration is not more information regarding please call 281-634-1801. Vendor Expo to invite area business representatives to OPEN FOR TOURS & ACCEPTING PRIVATE PAY learn how to do business INQUIRIES with the school district. The event will be held on Monday, October 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend ISD Annex (3119 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land. The Vendor Expo is designed to offer a platform for local companies that are interested in becoming FBISD vendors and teach those companies about the District’s procurement process. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the FBISD Purchasing staff and receive information on various services and commodities that 11353 Sugar Park Lane • Sugar Land, Tx 77478 the District currently uses. Representatives from other A premiere transitional healthcare center in Sugar Land Texas. The Crescent is owned and operated FBISD departments (including by Cantex Continuing Care Network which has been perfecting the highest standards of transitionTransportation, Technology, al healthcare and long term residential services for more than 30 years. The Crescent will provide Community Relations, 24 hour nursing services, Short Term Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, and Design & Construction, Long Term residential care in a very elegant unique luxury environment. From private rooms with Facilities & School Services, patio courtyard access, to its state of the art rehabilitation center and 3 course dining experience. Child Nutrition, Curriculum and Athletics) will also be available to provide detailed information on the items For more information please call our admissions team: Phone: 281.276.2050 Fax: 281.276.2051 and services procured by We are now accepting inquiries for private pay long term nursing care needs.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month ‘Pink Lighting’ event rescheduled for October 12
After a cancelation due to weather conditions on Saturday, September 29, The MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land will host its Pink Lighting event honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 12 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. During a free Music in the Plaza performance by Password, MD Anderson will light the Plaza and fountain in Sugar Land Town Square pink. MD Anderson physicians and staff will be on hand during the event to pass out free educational materials and pink glow necklaces to spread the light of breast cancer awareness and hope.
Palm Royale speed limit lowered to 35 MPH The speed limit along Palm Royale Boulevard between Commonwealth and Sweetwater Boulevards was lowered to 35 mph on October 3.The current speed limit is 40 mph. The reduction is the result of a speed study conducted to establish a safe speed limit along the corridor. The study and the newly approved speed limit comply with guidelines included in the 2011 Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Texas Department of Transportation's manual for establishing speed zones. The justification for lowering the speed limit included the presence of trees and other factors along the road that limit drivers' ability to see horizontal and vertical curves and driveways.
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FORT BEND CHAPTER
BENCHES & BARSTOOLS BID ONLINE at http://www.facebook.com/2012BenchesBarstools
BARBARA DIBLASI MARLIN
2012 Pres. WCR Ft Bend Better Homes & Garden Gary Greene
832-483-1905
ARLENE ROLSEN
Founding Member/ 1st PRESIDENT Coldwell Banker United
KIMBERLY SHAW
2013 Incoming President Realm Real Estate Professionals
Better Homes & Garden Gary Greene
JO ANN STEVENS, PMN
SHERRIE FONTENOT
Lane Real Estate
RE/MAX Fine Properties
713-614-8258
Past President 1990
281-414-8400
713-829-1827
CATHY SIMEONE
BARBARA MONTGOMERY
WCR Past President RE/MAX Fine Properties
281-250-7513
LANE PEARSON
2011 Pres. WCR Ft Bend
Top Producer - Multi-Million
Better Homes & Garden Gary Greene
VICKI HAISLUP
Weichert/Wayne Murray Properties
Heritage Texas Properties
281-240-8800
BARBARA SINKOVEC
Broker Associate
2002 WCR Past President
281-468-2233
713-248-4241
RE/MAX Southwest
DAANA BLASCHKE
JEANNE GREGORY
StarTex Title Co. 281-340-7800
713-854-0923
SR. VP, Branch Manager
713-898-3938
ALHS SRES ABR AHSS
281-243-4500
713-857-4416
JUDY MONROE
WCR PAST President
JULIE MOISE
RE/MAX Fine Properties julie@juliemoise.com 713- 805-9924
RE/MAX Southwest jeannegregory.com
JULIA HARDY
Branch Manager
WR Starkey Mortgage, LLP
713-594-6788
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OCTOBER 11, 2012 BENEFITTING: WCR & FT. BEND WOMEN’S CENTER LOCATION: SWEETWATER COUNTRY CLUB @ 11:30 AM The benches that are “Live Auction” items may also be bid upon online up to midnight on the 10th– the highest bidder at midnight will be notified that their bench will continue on to our live auction at the meeting on the 11th and at that time may call in to increase their bid during the live auction should there be additional “Live” bids. LIV
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BARBARA LEE COCHRAN
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RUTH OLSON
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RE/MAX Southwest
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2012 Treasurer
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Old Republic Title
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Realtor, ABR, CHMS
281-904-8199
HAR Director
281-240-8800
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Better Homes & Garden Gary Greene Marlena@MarlenaBerger.com
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Realtor, ABR, PMN
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To be auctioned off October 11
www.GardnerForJustice.com
"On Saturday, October 8, at Sugar Land Town Square, members of the Fort Bend Women's Council of Realtors displayed all of the Benches and Barstools that will be auctioned later this week. Members assembled the benches earlier in the year. Barstools were purchased and all items were given to local artists to transform. The artwork may be viewed on Facebook. The page is "2012 Benches & Barstools". Interested purchasers may place bids online. The auction will benefit the chapter and The Fort Bend Women's Center. Bidding will be accepted until midnight, Wednesday, October 12. There are five items that will be auctioned live following the chapter's Business Resource Meeting at Sweetwater Country Club, on Thursday, Oct.11. Phone and proxy bids will be accepted. For more information, please call Local Chapter President, Barbara DiBlasi Marlin, at 832-483-1905."
Shown are some of the benches & bar stools up for auction to benefit Fort Bend WCR and The Fort Bend Women's Center.
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Benches and Barstools displayed by Fort Bend Women's Council of Realtors