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Unique presentation doesn’t distract from Men In Kilts’ mission of service When I first saw the Men In Kilts logo and read about their mission – as well as how they did it – it certainly was eye-catching. Which is probably the point of having workers dressed in kilts as opposed to traditional clothing.

But the unique attire and public persona shouldn’t distract from their purpose. Beyond the kilt, there is a desire for service to the community – a desire that has shaped the franchise’s nationwide reach, and has now found a home in the heart of the region we call home.

Sara Richmire-Kent and Kristian Kent are the team behind Men In Kilts’ Richmond location, and their heart for service oozed through just from a simple phone conversation. The pair had wanted to find a way to “pandemic proof” their business plan when searching for a way to restart their working lives last year, and appear to have found it with MIK. Kristian and Sara also said that family values are important to them as business owners, as they wanted to build a brand in Fort Bend County that embodied respect between

employer and employee – and have it extend to any client that employs the franchise’s services.

You can’t simply learn to want to help people, in my experience. It tends to be a natural, innate part of you that simply manifests itself in different ways as your life progresses. And Kristian and Sara have brought the best way they know to help the community to Richmond, helping to bring out its beauty in every way possible.

Sara has worked in the energy field as an engineer, while Kristian has worked in construction and the oil and gas industry along with previously serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

So both have experience working as part of a team for the betterment of a larger goal – and that’s exactly what they wish to do in Fort Bend County.

Through service, family values and a little bit of an icebreaker with workers in kilts, it looks like they are well on their way. So read today’s cover story on Men In Kilts, and see if their unique outfits and services are right for you.

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FOCUS Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture?

For most people, Social Security won’t be enough to cover the cost of living in retirement. Nonetheless, Social Security benefits are still valuable, so you’ll want to do whatever you can to maximize them.

Your first move is to determine when you should start taking Social Security. You can begin collecting benefits when you reach 62 – but should you? If you were to turn 62 this year, your payments would only be about 71% of what you’d get if you waited until your full retirement age, which is 66 years and 10 months. (“Full retirement age” varies, depending on when you were born, but for most people today, it will be between 66 and 67.) Every month you wait between now and your full retirement age, your benefits will increase.

If you still want to delay taking benefits beyond your full retirement age, your payments will increase by 8% each year, until you’re 70, when they “max out.” Regardless of when you file, you’ll also receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment.

So, when should you start claiming your benefits?

There’s no one “right” answer for everyone. If you turn 62 and you need the money, your choice might

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How does Social Security fit into retirement? be made for you. But if you have sufficient income from other sources, you’re in good health and you have longevity in your family, or you’re still working, it might be worthwhile to wait until your full retirement age, or perhaps even longer, to start collecting.

Another key consideration is spousal benefits. If your own full retirement benefit is less than 50% of your spouse’s full retirement benefit, you would generally be eligible to claim spousal benefits, provided you’re at least 62 and your spouse has filed for Social Security benefits.

Survivor benefits are another important consideration. When you pass away, your spouse would be able to receive up to 100% of your benefit or his/her own retirement benefit, whichever is higher. Thus, delaying Social Security could not only increase your own benefit, but also the benefit for your surviving spouse.

An additional issue to think about, when planning for how Social Security fits into your retirement, is your earned income. If you’re younger than full retirement age, your benefit will be reduced by $1 for each $2 you earn above a certain amount, which, in 2021, is $18,960. During the year you reach full retirement age, your benefit will be reduced by $1 for each $3 you earn above a set amount ($50,520 in 2021). But once you hit the month at which you attain full retirement age, and from that point on, you can keep all of your benefits, no matter how much you earn (although your benefits could still be taxed).

One final point to keep in mind: The more you accumulate in your other retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan, the more flexibility you’ll have in managing your Social Security benefits. So, throughout your working years, try to contribute as much as you can afford to these plans.

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Sugar Land named most ambitious business city in study by Verizon city to maintain the second-lowest tax rate in the state among cities of similar size.”

Among factors cited in naming Sugar Land to the top slot were the city’s mean household income of $157,923 and an unemployment rate of just 3 percent, according to the city. The city said examples of economic and businesscentric efforts included city programs like Sweet Cash and the #AllInForSLTX campaign to support local businesses and frontline workers who were impacted by COVID-19.

“Business owners in this suburb outside of Houston know a thing or two about doing it bigger,” Verizon’s announcement read. “…Sugar Land lives up to its statue of the strong-willed Stephen Austin, the ‘Father of Texas.’”

For more information on Sugar Land’s economic development efforts, visit sugarlandecodev.com/.

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com The city of Sugar Land was recently awarded the top slot in “The 15 Most Ambitious U.S. Cities” list compiled from a study by the Verizon Business team, according to a June 18 news release from the city.

To determine the top 15 businessready cities, a team at Go.Verizon.com looked at factors such as mean income, unemployment rates, percentage of people with a bachelor’s degree or higher, number of business applications, percentage of population that starts a new business and home ownership before weighting each one, according to the June 9 announcement by Verizon.

“We are excited with this most recent recognition of Sugar Land as a regional business leader and a center of economic prosperity,” Sugar Land Director of

Thanks to businesses such as the Rouxpour, Sugar Land was recently named a top U.S. city for business readiness. (Photo from Facebook) Economic Development Elizabeth Huff said. “It’s proof that our proactive efforts ensure a strong economy, support quality services for our residents and allow our

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The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, just released a warning on Terry Snook May 7, 2021 about being cautious AuD, FAAA when purchasing OTC aids. He warned Texans to be cautious when buying from companies selling OTC aids, especially ones being sold online or by mail order. Many of these devices do not have the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and are actually low-end amplifiers. Many companies list these devices as “registered.”

This is not the same as having the FDA endorsement. Best results are achieved by having a complete hearing evaluation from an Audiologist and getting a recommendation for the appropriate hearing device for your type of hearing loss and hearing needs. In addition, monitoring and following up with the patient allows the Audiologist to review the datalogging on the new hearing aid and receive feedback from the patient. This allows for the precise personalized care that each patient deserves. More information about the Attorney General’s statement can be found at: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ consumer-alert-be-cautious-when-purchasing-over-counter-hearing-aid

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Diabetes is a chronic condition represented by increased blood sugar levels. It is caused by the lack of insulin production or the body’s resistance to insulin. As a group those with diabetes are at an increased risk of CVD events due to family history of CVD, hypertension, smoking, or high cholesterol. The primary cause of deaths in persons with diabetics is from one of the cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as heart attacks and strokes.

The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association recommend specific medications to help prevent CVD. Medications prescribed for diabetics for CVD prevention include drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers. Another class called statins, are recommended because diabetics carry an increased risk of developing lipid (fat) abnormalities. Studies show that statins reduce the amount of CVD events in diabetics. Often times, a daily low-dose aspirin is recommended for diabetics to help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

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Margie Connolly, • If you are selling property owned in whole or in part by Attorney someone who is deceased, make sure title has been transferred from the deceased person through a will, affidavit of heirship, or transfer on death deed, to avoid closing delays due to title issues.

• If you are selling property owned in whole or in part by someone who is incapacitated, make sure you have a valid durable power of attorney, trust document or guardianship, in order to be able to consummate the sale.

• If you are selling property owned by you and your spouse following a separation or divorce, make sure you understand whether the property was community property or separate property. You may need a deed or muniment of title document from your former spouse in order to be able to consummate the sale.

• If you are selling property that has been quitclaimed to you, you may need to go back and get the transferor to execute a warranty deed, in order to avoid closing delays due to title issues.

If you are in one of these situations, consult a family attorney to assist with making sure proper legal documents are in place, so the sale or transfer will not be hindered.

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If your vehicle is unsafe or illegal to drive due to the accident, you are entitled to a replacement vehicle immediately upon being issued a Chuck Charlton claim number. If you are the insured, check with your insurance agent to find out if you have a rental reimbursement on your policy and how much coverage per day you have. If you are a claimant, you are entitled to have alternative transportation while your vehicle is in the shop. If your vehicle is legal and safe to drive, scheduling your vehicle for repairs will avoid unnecessary overages in rental charges. The person renting the vehicle is responsible for optional insurance purchased from the rental company. A reputable shop will be able to reserve a rental vehicle as part of their service and as a convenience to you.

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By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Those in Fort Bend County with an affinity for blasts from the past, memories of times gone by or jewelry for all tastes now have a place to go see them in their own backyard.

Blue Door Antiques opened its doors to the public in early June at 2883 Dulles Ave. in Missouri City after closing its Columbus location a few months prior and relocating to Fort Bend County. The store carries antique and vintage items such as furniture, home goods, jewelry and more, and claims to have something for everyone who comes in.

Inside the store, patrons can find paintings of portraits, flowers, nature and animals from famous and local artists, according to a Facebook post from the company, among more than 300 pieces of art hung on its walls. There is also men’s jewelry such as crosses available, along with vintage watches such as the classic vintage Omega and a Brietling, according

Blue Door Antiques offers an array of vintage jewelry and more. (Photo from Facebook) to the store’s Facebook page.

There is also vintage women’s jewelry available at Blue Door, along with more than 200 frames that can be purchased.

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By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com There will soon be a new spot in Sugar Land for lovers of Italian food.

B.B. Italia Kitchen & Bar is coming to Sugar Land Town Square, and will go in at 16250 City Walk Dr., according to a sign on the restaurant’s window. The restaurant also has a Memorial-area location According to the restaurant’s website and Facebook page, B.B. Italia offers madefrom-scratch Italian food such as pizza, lasagna, homemade pasta and Italian Wedding Cake desert.

They also offer traditional American options, such as chicken wings, for those not feeling the Italian vibe. Various kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available as well.

The sign did not mention an opening date, and B.B.’s did not immediately respond to messages inquiring about the opening.

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Men In Kilts’ Richmond location is providing residents with all of their cleaning needs, from window washing to gutter and downspout cleaning. (Contributed photos)

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As franchisees Sara Richmire-Kint and her husband Kristian Kint were looking to restart their working lives amidst COVID-19, Men In Kilts immediately caught their eye. And upon delving deeper, their choice became clear as to how they could best break down walls between customer and business – in one of the most unique ways possible.

“We were just looking around for pandemicproof type of thing with which to start our own business – something we knew everybody was going to need,” Kristian said. “Then we saw the name and saw the brand, and got attached to it.”

From the name to its eye-popping and eye-

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catching public persona, Men In Kilts has built a unique niche. Sara and Kristian have been bringing the one-of-a-kind service to residents of Fort Bend County for more than a year now, and are looking to expand even more as things begin returning to normal.

“It was one of those things you couldn’t forget,” said Sara, who does marketing for MIK Richmond and runs the day-to-day-business operations for their Richmond-based location. “We couldn’t get it out of our minds, because it was so unique and fun.”

MIK was founded in 2002 by Nicholas Brand, a resident of Vancouver, Canada, with Scottish ancestry. The company has since expanded into all 50 U.S. states, but has just two other locations in Texas in Bryan and College Station. It is an exterior home-cleaning service in which the workers wear kilts, the knee-length, short dresses for men that originated in Scotland.

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a business and customer,” Kristian said.

Sara and Kristian’s franchise is located in Richmond and serves Fort Bend County. Above all, the couple said they wanted to bring a familyoriented aspect to running their own business during their search last year – in addition to finding the best way to serve their community – and said Men In Kilts checked every box.

MIK provides services such as exterior and interior window cleaning, gutter and downspout cleaning, pressure washing and a “soft wash” house washing to help homes and buildings look like new without taking the risk of power-washing.

MIK is also exploring the idea of adding glass repair to their list of primary services. MIK Richmond takes pride in being a 5-star service and provide a 48-hour clean guarantee if the customer is unsatisfied or for weather-related reasons.

And the idea of adding an additional service and the 48-hour guarantee is just another way the couple aims serve the community, who they

view as their family. Kristian and Sara both said they appreciated that Men In Kilts aims to foster a family-friendly environment.

“We wanted to have a business that aligned with the beliefs and values that we had, and we wanted to be that employer where you have respect for your employees and is very familyoriented,” Sara said. “Both of us have worked in business-oriented fields, so we wanted something where it would be more like a family than a business.”

One of the biggest drivers for the couple is that not only are they franchise owners, but they are neighbors with those that they serve and work with. The couple has lived in Richmond with their kids for more than a year and a half, and believes that bond is one that cannot be easily recreated.

“We wanted to be able to pull from our previous career experiences and grow a business and culture where employees could wake up, excited to come to work and truly enjoy working with us as owners,”

Sara said. “The franchise itself is very family-oriented, and that’s one of the things that drew us very much to it. …They’ve been really good to work with along the way.”

Kristian has experience working in construction and the oil and gas industry and previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps, while Sara also has extensive experience in the energy field as an engineer. But eventually, the couple said they wanted to do their own thing in the business world, and took the leap of faith a little over a year ago.

And though it has been a bit

of a tough run during the pandemic, Sara and Kristian are in it for the long haul, ready to serve Fort Bend County as long as the area will have them.

“My biggest thing is being out in the community and helping to clean the community – that’s our goal, to help bring out the beauty,” Kristian said.

For more information on Men In Kilts or to see if they’re the cleaning service for you, visit meninkilts.com/Richmond-tx or call them at 832-460-3648.

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This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. These names are catagorized by zip code & color cordinated to represent each zip code's area on the map shown above.

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LANDRY JOAN (+) CLASSIC GLASS 13340 MORGAN LN 77461 LANDRY JOAN (+) JOANI’S JEWEL NAILS (+) 13340 MORGAN LN 77461 VILLARREAL JENNEFER C JAVA BOX 16203 HWY 36 77461 BEDSOLE GREGORY K (+) G K CONSTRUCTION 14727 BERNARD CIRCLE 77461

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GREENWOOD ANNETTE DELISA DIVINE DESTINY MANAGMENT COMPANY 413 BURNET ST 77469

DANIELS PRUDENCE DEGAIL (+) ACUTENESS TRAINING 21939 CANYONWOOD PARK LN 77469

MILLS LAWRENCE CHESAPEAKE SERVICES 8814 LURAY CT 77469

CHOICE ROXICE LASHUNDA (+) FOXIE PIECES 301 S 9TH ST STE #219A 77469

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WRIGHT KAWANDIA SHONTELL (+) WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES 15614 CLAREMONT COURT 77498

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MULLINS CRYSTAL NIKOLE (+) RHODA NO. 21 12100 HW7Y 6 SOUTH #6305 77498

HUBBARD BRENDA C HUBBARD MANAGEMENT SERVICES 9014 STANLEY OAK DRIVE 77459

CORTEZ SANTIAGO III SKC PROMP SERVICES 17031 PHEASANT RIDGE DR 77498

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JONES J C III (+) MOTIVATED PEOPLE 16602 SIDONIE DR 77053

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SERVICE DIRECTORY A/C AND HEATING TAURUS MECHANICAL,INC Cell (832) 731-5256 www.houstonheatingandcooling.com Taurus Mechanical, Inc. is a locally-owned business and has been serving customers in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy in the state of Texas for the last 33 years since 1986. We provide residential and commercial services. We provide Quality and Integrity in our service.

ADOPTIONS AND COUNSELING RAINBOW OF LOVE 281 438-6588 www.rainbowoflove.org Rainbow of Love is a Social Services non-profit that specializes in Adoption, Counseling and Parenting Classes.

The agency was founded in Fort Bend County in 2003 and continues to have a Fort Bend office in Missouri City.

The Adoption program works with families and expectant parents from all over Texas and most states of the United States.

The Counseling, Parenting Classes, Case Management and Charity programs focus on local Fort Bend and Harris County communities.

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It is home delivered to 10,500 homes in Sugar Land and Missouri City , 500 copies to businesses in Fort Bend, and online for readers at no charge. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.

ALTERATIONS & TAILORING LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS 281-242-3193 www.lizstailor.com 3626 Highway 6 South (In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478

Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern.

For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at liz@lizstailor.com.

AUTO REPAIR / MAINTENANCE Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol.com, Fax: 281-4991694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

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INSURANCE AGENCIES Goosehead Insurance 281-643-0996 www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance “Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs. As your Risk Management Advisor, Andrew Haley understands the value of safeguarding what matters most to you and will work on your behalf to bring you the best insurance options based on your The Fort Bend Business Journal H July 2021

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MACHINE TOOLS Schofield Company 281-217-4799 The Schofield Company, has been in business since 1980, in Fort Bend County, specializing in American Made Machine Tools. Primary products are Wellsaw metal cutting bandsaws, made in the Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1926. Also McEnglevan, (Mifco), melting furnaces made in Danville, Illinois, for melting non-ferrous metals such as Brass, Bronze, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver. Used primarily in college art departments to make sculptures from wax art work. Contact Mike Schofield for further details.

NETWORKING Fort Bend Chapter - BNI Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am on Zoom meeting. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business! For CONTINUES

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information on how to come visit, please email jsazma@fortbendstar.com The Oyster Creek Rotary Club www.OysterCreekRotary.org This local club has been a member of Rotary International since 1979 and is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Missouri City and Stafford communities.

The club’s mission is to promote world peace, eradicate polio and to support various organizations within our servicing area, through our annual fund raiser. Our volunteers come from many walks of life in the business world. We welcome your visit the first Friday of every month, 12 p.m. at the City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta Dr. Missouri City, TX. 77459.

OPTOMETRIST My Eye Dr. 6026 Hwy 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-499-2600

PEST CONTROL Integrated Pest Management, Inc. 281-341-1761 1118​E. Highway 90A Richmond, TX 77406

PHARMACIES Ed’s Pharmacy 281-499-4555 Ed Sziy, 3740 Cartwright, Missouri City, TX 77459, Fax: 281-499-7088.

PHYSICIANS The Immunization Clinic Be wise, test and, immunize 281-313-7468 office 281-313-7470 fax www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com 3727 Greenbriar Dr. #403 Stafford, TX 77477 CDC certified Yellow fever provider of domestic and travel vaccines, Flu vaccines, TB skin tests, Drug testing and titer testing for adults and children for college, work, travel, immigration, pre-employment and post-accident testing. Open for appts M-F and 2 Saturdays a month.You can come to our site TB skin tests, Drug testing and titer testing for adults and children for college, work, travel, immigration, pre-employment and post-accident testing. Open for appts M-F and 2 Saturdays a month.You can come to our site or we come to you for mobile testing and administration of

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PREGNANCY RESOURCES Pregnancy Resource Medical Center 281-232-2375 www.prmcfortbend.org The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center is a nonprofit that helps women by offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, peer consultations, classes and parenting resources. We are looking for volunteers, financial partners and church liaisons to help us reach our community. You can share the joy of helping hurt hearts and saving lives. We are located at 4411 Avenue N Rosenberg, TX 77471

REAL ESTATE Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kolbe.curtice@colliers.com Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend.

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COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 31 years. As a proud and responsible member of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money!

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One of the most hotly-contested and high-profile races in Fort Bend County history is over.

Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls, a Republican, defeated Democrat Sri Preston Kulkarni to assume U.S. Rep. Pete Olson’s seat in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District, which includes Fort Bend County and parts of Harris County and Brazoria County.

Per the Texas Secretary of State, Nehls prevailed by a margin of 50 percent to 45 percent, or 155,809 votes to 138,694 votes.

“I want to personally send heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the many volunteers who made calls, worked the polls, and served on advisory committees,” Nehls said in a Nov. 8 Facebook post. “This is a tremendous team effort and I could not be more appreciative to you. I’m especially proud of our interns for getting involved and learning more about

the political process. Lastly, thank you to all who cast votes.

I will work tirelessly to represent

the best interests of all residents in our district.”

In a Nov. 6 message to his supporters on Facebook, Kulkarni said he was “not done fighting for our future.”

“Our campaign in (Texas’ 22nd Congressional District) has always been about bringing real representation to our communities and ensuring everyone has a voice in our political system,”

Kulkarni said. “Over the past three years, we built the most diverse and inclusive grassroots campaign for Congress Texas has ever seen, with more faiths and ethnic and linguistic communities than anything we have ever seen before. This campaign was about all of us, not any one person running for office, and about the potential we have to restore reason, compassion and

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Candice and Eric Elliott are no ordinary business partners.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, and throughout the various stages of their new business venture, the two have learned a lot about each other both personally as a married couple and professionally.

Together they are franchising a Waters Edge Winery & Bistro location in Richmond, which is set to open Nov. 24.

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Kids residing at Parks Youth Ranch, a nonprofit homeless shelter in Richmond, hold “thank you” signs to honor volunteers and donors who helped them with snacks and activities in July. (Contributed photo)

Parks Youth Ranch offers respite for homeless kids, teens

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Nearly 7,000 children, or 2 percent of all students in Fort Bend County, are affected by or are in some proximity to experiencing homelessness, according to data from the Coalition for the Homeless.

executive director of the Parks Youth Ranch in Richmond, the county’s only nonprofit emergency shelter for children ages 7-17.

The organization’s mission, Stavinoha said, is to “serve abused and neglected youth by providing a safe and supportive environment.”

The Parks Youth Ranch is

over the past few years to exceed that mark,” Stavinoha said.

“So this year if we could make $100,000, I would just be over the moon.”

Those who are interested in sponsorships or volunteering can visit parksyouthranch.org.

The children served by the Parks Youth Ranch, which has a capacity of 28 beds, come from

(3,607 students) had as well.

Through interviews with students, the coalition determined 1,091 FBISD students and 88 SMSD students were in doubled-up or unsuitable housing, meaning the number of occupants exceeded the number that was designated for the type of dwelling or it did not contain electricity.

to find another voucher so they can live in Fort Bend County,” Stavinoha said. “It’s a struggle.”

In addition, she said the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult to track down students who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Social workers and truancy officers are reporting to the last known address of the student if

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