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Beautiful homes, varieties of foods, lots of fun await during April Drools Home Tour Whether you’re looking for a new home or just something to do, April is a great month to explore the local Johnson Development communities.

The April Drools Home Tour will showcase 170 “drool-worthy” model homes and nearly 500 awesome inventory homes in Johnson Development communities across Fort Bend County and the Houston area throughout the month. Model homes will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Of course, admission is free.

Seven of the communities are located in Fort Bend County, including Riverstone, Sienna Plantation, Jordan Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Veranda, Harvest Green and Imperial. All of them will be bustling with activity this month to make your tour much more enjoyable.

Food trucks will deliver the goods for Bite Nite Fridays, which happens in Jordan Ranch in Fulshear 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 13. Those living closer to Sugar Land can enjoy food truck fare in Riverstone, which will host a Bite Nite Friday event from 6-9:30 p.m.

Both evenings also offer family entertainment.

Harvest Green in Richmond will host Street Eats Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 14, followed that evening by Couture for the Cause. Fort Bend’s favorite fashion fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will take place at The Farmhouse from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person.

Want more than food and fashion? Athletes can strut their stuff throughout the month. Sienna Plantation will hold the 2018 Doggone Fun Run and Walk benefiting

Fort Bend Cares on April 14. The 5K run and 1K fun run for pooches and their people begins at 7 a.m. followed by the community’s “pup-ular” Canine Carnival.

Triathletes and their fans can head out to Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear for the TriColor Super Sprint Triathlon beginning at 7 a.m. on April 14. The Texas 10 Series will race through Sienna Plantation on April 29.

Runners may choose from a 10-mile, 5-mile, 5K or 1K race for the kids during the Texas Sienna 10. The starting gun fires at 7 a.m.

Veranda will be putting out good vibes at its first open-air concert. Veranda Vibes goes from 3-7 p.m. on April 14 featuring bands Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Lost Shaker of Salt; Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney Tribute; Santana Tribute by Soul Sacrifice and the Journey Tribute

by Eclipse.

Silky smooth jazz will pair perfectly with a delectable dinner served up at Italian Maid Café in Cross Creek Ranch from 5-7:30 p.m. April 28. Adventurous families can head to Jordan Ranch for rock climbing, zip-lining and a free concert by Maddie & Tae and Jay Allen from 3-7 p.m. on April 21. You can party Cajun-style from noon to 4 p.m. on April 21 at Riverstone where a mountain of crawfish will be accompanied by live music and more.

These are just some of the things going on during the April Drools Home Tour. For complete details and a peek at the beautiful homes, be sure to see the story inside this issue.

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Former Texas Instruments site getting overhaul

By Theresa D. McClellan For the Fort Bend Business Journal The ongoing construction along West Airport Boulevard will change the face of Stafford as plans are moving forward on the multi-phased development of the nearly 192-acre $500 million dollar project designed to attract millennials who want to work and play where they live.

The site of the old Texas Instruments campus is already home to a light industrial commercial complex along Murphy Road owned by Crow Holdings that was completed last year and is reportedly 94 percent full.

Industrial parks are the bread and butter of Stafford, which has no property tax, said Stafford’s Building Director and Zoning Administrator Chris Riggs.

Dallas-based Street Level Investments acquired the property – bounded on the south by the Texas Instruments Ditch, on the west by Kirkwood Road and Highway 59 , on the north by West Airport Boulevard and on the east by FM 1092/Murphy Road – to build more than manufacturing space.

The developers expect to create up to 2,400 high-end residential units on that property with the possibility of an urban wrap that will have 600 units in the town center section, and 1,800 units of conventional apartments, in four different gated sections,

east of the town center between the office/ warehouses on the Murphy Road/FM1092 corridor.

This includes the initial phase of a town center component with office, restaurants, retail, residential, entertainment, commercial and parking as well as a centralized focal point of a lawn, green, or other public spaces, according to the 2015 proposition made by the developer to Stafford.

“This will generate a lot of sales tax, give a niche for those millennials. We have apartments here but this is like something you’d see in Bellaire or downtown Houston and it’s gonna add to the population,” said Riggs.

Indeed, the developing company’s partner is Provident Realty Advisors, which recently unveiled the renovation of the downtown Houston’s historic Texaco Building into the Star luxury apartments.

“To me as a planner and building official, it’s a lot of opportunity. We’ll be a destination city. Come to Stafford, go across 59 to the Fountains, there are a lot of plusses. But there is a burden that comes with a benefit, that is part of growth,” said Riggs.

When the Dallas-based Texas Instruments, one of the biggest Stafford employers, left the city, “to see them go away, that hurt. But with 192 acres so close to the Beltway, it’s location, location, location. This is like the gateway to Fort Bend County. Coming down 59 this is the biggest thing you’ll see and I

think it will have a lot of amenities,” said Riggs.

Indeed when Street Level Investments first announced in 2015 that they purchased the property and were working with Stafford to create something remarkable, they described it this way: “A center point of the project will be a central food hall, where artisan chefs and local purveyors will come together to create an authentic market highlighting the food and flavors of Houston.

This will be a daily gathering place and yearround culinary destination. The high-end shopping options will include notable brickand-mortar stores, as well as inspired pop-up shops showcasing one-of-a-kind and emerging retail and food concepts. The heartbeat of the development will be the central park, a community gathering and event space activated with live music, patio dining, community events and a farmers market. The development will also preserve heritage oak trees located on the site and incorporate them into the design. The finished product will include public parking garages, as well as ample street parking.

Portions of the original TI buildings will be preserved and repurposed, helping to maintain the site’s authenticity.”

They initially hoped to be open by now but continuing negotiations with the city and economic downturns stalled the plans. Now they expect to open the West Airport Boulevard site by the end of 2018, said Riggs.

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Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul Cannon, 713-932-0777 Aling’s Chinese Cuisine Gary Yan, (281) 242-0432

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Cullinan Park Conservancy Angie Wierzbicki, 281-616-7860

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Law Office of Deborah L. Crain, P.C. Deborah Crain, (281) 565-5777 Gigi’s Playhouse - Sugar Land Dawn Schordock, (832) 939-9919

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The Muller Law Group, PLLC Richard Muller, (281) 500-6050 Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club Richard Rewell, (281) 342-9940 Chemplast Inc. Justin Kallingakudiyil, (281) 208-2585

Rosenberg Railroad Museum Ratha Liladrie, (281) 633-2846 Judge Christopher G. Morales Christopher Morales, (281) 633-7415

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Fort Bend Employee Federation - Local 6198 Karrie Washenfelder, (281) 240-1865

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Knile Center, LLC Betsy de Vega, (281) 761-6610

Best Western Sugar Land Inn Nick Bhakta (281) 232-0680

Wong Fleming Rehan Alimohammad, (281) 340-2074

Buffalo Wild Wings - Sugar Land Cliff Sadowsky, (281) 313-9464

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Compressor Products International Mike Braun, (281) 207-4600

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SOHO Realty, Inc. Sharlene Mercier, (770) 883-0421

Taco Bell Gregory Hamer, (281) 491-4329

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Sonny Smoak, (713) 783-7117

Tax Tech Esther Buentello Flores, (281) 499-1223

Nora Anne’s Flower Shoppe Nora Sim, (281) 491-5858

Medinet Family Care Clinic Fal Gandhi, 281 564 3300

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American Property Tax Service, Inc. Ali A. Gilan, (281) 240-0101

GC Health Services, Inc Ihuoma Ayozie, (713) 776-3309

Sugar Land Geriatrics & Medical Associates Shantha Suku, (281) 491-3225

GradePower Learning - Sugar Land Graciela Cannava, (832) 532-0124

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Chick-fil-A at Stafford Royce Ballard, (281) 564-0062 GlobalSpex, Inc. Christina Hawkins, (281) 940-7002 Riverbend Country Club Chuck Cox, (281) 269-2526

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Icenhower Consulting, LLC Kim Icenhower, (713) 504-4378 Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. Jim Rice, (713) 482-2300 Yokogawa Corporation of America Larry Way, (281) 340-3800

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Amica Mutual Insurance Company Charlee Amos-Coles, (800) 532-6422 Independent Bank - Sugar Land Claude Leatherwood, (281) 343-7700 First Community Credit Union Kellye Maier, (281) 856-5300

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Drury Inn & Suites - Sugar Land Rosielee Frank, (281) 277-9700 Exchange Club of Sugar Land Leo Weinberg, (713) 600-6820

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Memorial Credit Union Thomas Rogers, (713) 778-6300 IDCUS Engineering Inc. Jim Gonzales, (713) 541-5591

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Tallas Insurance and Financial Services Jeff Tallas, (713) 271-2000 Fort Bend Christian Academy Pamela Jacobsen, (281) 263-9187

Coldwell Banker United Realtors-Arlene Rolsen, CRS Arlene R. Rolsen, CRS, (281) 414-8400 Tejas Surveying, Inc. Randy McClendon, (281) 240-9099

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RE/MAX Southwest - Jeanne Gregory Jeanne Gregory, (713) 854-0923

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Earthman’s Funeral Directors Southwest Julie Wagner, (281) 240-3300 Houston Community College Southwest-Stafford Madeline Burillo, (281) 498-2309

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Eyring, Leavitt and Draney, PLLC Bill Leavitt, (281) 201-2877 Colliers International - Fort Bend Barkley Peschel, (281) 242-2300

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77461

TSC VENTURES LLC 36 STORAGE PARK HIGHWAY 36 77461

CARTER MARY ANN CARTER FINANCIAL SERVICES 5606 INDIGO TRAILS DR 77469

GONZALEZ JESUS I (+) G&H ELITE INVESTORS 14206 FRANCES ST 77461

NORFLEET ASHLEY (+) PRETTY BOSS 1270 CRABB RIVER RD #600 77469

BITTNER TIFFANY (+) LULAROE TIFFANY BITTNER 7402 TEJAS LAKES TRL 77461

CHRISTAL BERTRAM GERARD (+) C & B TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 1001 PULTAR RD 77469

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STEWART CHARLENE TRAVELING SHOES TRAVEL AGENCY 946 HONEYSUCKLE VINE DRIVE 77469

BAKER ASHLEY SWIFTY CLEANERS 1209 YORKTOWN ST 77469 COLLINS LASHUNDA RENEE P31 GREETINGS COLLECTION 6322 BIG OAK CANYON DR 77469

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COLLINS LASHUNDA RENEE P31 GREETINGS COLLECTION 6322 BIG OAK CANYON DR 77469

MENGUE CLEMENT RQ BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES 614 STREAMWOOD LANE 77469 HAND JORDAN (+) HAND’S TOWING SERVICES April 2018 H The Fort Bend Business Journal

5106 OAKBRIAR LN 77469 FUENTES YAKO ISIDRO HOUSE DOCTOR 1800 PRESTON ST # 7 77469

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OGBEIDE ERNEST KNIGHT MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION 16731 BEECHNUT ST APT 1503 77083 JONES PAMELA R THE APOGEE STEM FOUNDATION (+) 16306 PEBBLE CREST CT 77083 SPENCER LAURA R (+) MUSIC MADE SIMPLE 16111 SIERRA GRANDE DR 77083 MUNOZ JOSE A J & C MAINTENANCE 8114 SOLEDAD DR 77083

DBA (Assumed Names) DE LA GARZA LUIS A (+) EMPIRE LANDSCAPING SERVICES 16603 GREAT OAKS HOLLOW DR 77083 VINITSKI DORIS DOVICKS CLEANING SERVICE 14219 BARRINGTON DRIVE 77083

77406

(+) = More Names 1385 FM 359 RD PO BOX 320 77406 KIRSCHBAUM DAMON SOUTH TEXAS MOTORS 714 E HIGHWAY 90A 77406 ROMO MARIO ALFONSO A. ROMO TRIM 1902 PITTS RD 77406

77450

ANCHORS & WHALES VENTURES LLC ANCHORS & WHALES 22410 KENDALL SHAY CT 77450

77487

CULPEPPER LASHUNDRA (+) CULPEPPER REALTY P O BOX 1413 77487

KIRSCHBAUM DAMON SOUTH TEXAS MOTORS 714 E HIGHWAY 90A 77406

POCHE ARIANNE MS DAMN 12238 LASTRADA STREET 77406

PRIESTS ALWAYS - PRAYER APOSTOLATE PAPA 2949 MCCRARY ROAD 77406

GONZALES NICOLAIS KRISPY KUTS 1912 E HWY 90A STE C 77406

JONES CLARENCE M JR (+) C J PROPERTIES 11626 LANTANA REACH DRIVE 77406

TUSA JOSEPH EDWARD JR TUSA ENTERPRISES 2007 PITTS RD 77406

JOHNSON KEVA JM AUTO REPAIR & SALES 15445 OLD RICHMOND RD #112 77498

ASUBIARO ADEFOLALU (+) KAZARI ENTERPRISE 21526 BARRETT KNOLLS DRIVE 77406

77407

AMATO MALCOLM AMATO ENTERPRISE 2427 STILLMEADOW DR 77498

BRADLEY JASON BEN (+) NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 1603 RAMBLING STONE DR 77406 PERCHES AMANDA MOTIVATE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, COACHING & CONSULTING 7519 FOSTER CREK DR 77406 SERVANCE SHANNON L (+) SHANNON L. SERVANCE M. ACCC-SLP SPEECH THERAPY 7519 FOSTER CREK DR 77406

MITCHELL ZELDA MARIE (+) A 2 Z CONTRACTORS 21514 SIERRA LONG DR 77407 CRUTCHFIELD JONATHAN STUDIO C CAD/CAM 5702 EDEN CREST COURT 77407 FISHER FRANKLIN JR (+) JASK INVESTMENTS 9711 S MASON ROAD #125 77407 RODRIGUEZ MERCADO JEFTE BORICUA’S BAKERY 20011 LINDEN SPRUCE LN 77407

GRAY MONICA L (+) SOUL FIT FOODS 23027 N WATERLAKE DRIVE 77406

TURNBULL LEON TRUEMUZIK TEAM 19221 BEECHNUT ROAD #1111 77407

MCLEMORE MELVIN (+) D&M CONNECTIONS 23823 VILLA LISA DR 77406

DATEN LLC THE HALEEM BOWL (+) 9002 ANDES RIDGE LN 77407

CINCO RANCH SALON INC RAINBOW ILLUSION 2411 PARROT SHELL LN 77406

ALTHAUS CAYNE (+) CMA SERVICES 21034 REDVINE TERRACE CT 77407

YAGER ETHAN (+) BLASST 2011 LAKE DALE CT 77406

WB SYSTEMS INC WORLD BEAUTY SYSTEMS 17411 ABERDEENSHIRE DR 77407

GULF COAST E & C SOLUTIONS LLC WINDOG 2907 RUTERSVILLE COLLEGE LANE 77406

SWEAZIE CELIA (+) A-RITE TRANSPORTATION 21103 GARDEN ARBOR LANE 77407

ULF COAST E & C SOLUTIONS LLC KJAM PRODUCTS 2907 RUTERSVILLE COLLEGE LANE 77406

MARTIN PETER NIEMAN JR (+) AGAPE CHURCH OF CHRIST 19910 KENDALL LAKE DR 77407

NELSON LORETTA C (+) THE MANY SHADES OF YOU (+) 1810 SPREADING BOUGH LANE 77406

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G8T REMODEL, LLC AFFORDABLE HOME SERVICE LLC

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MERINO JORGE JWL CREATIVES 1418 VICKERY DR 77498

KHAN MUHAMMAD RAZA SAFIA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION 14943 SUGAR PEAK DR 77498 PINEDA OSCAR I (+) U.S. AUTO SERVICE REPAIR 16300 WEST BELLFORT SUIT D 77498 CANO MARIO G (+) MC HOME SERVICES 15545 PETITT RD 77498 RIVAS MARTINEZ WALTER WILFREDO AJ AUTO SALES 10200 SYNNOTT RD #2 77498 WILLIS LINDA R (+) JW WE CLEAN IT SOLUTIONS 16327 GOANNA COURT 77498 FERREL NICOLE C KACHINA YOGA 16314 GINGER RUN WAY 77498 SIRAJ SYED OMAR (+) TOXIC X 14115 TOWNE WAY DR 77498 MEDINA ELIZABETH S DOS AMIGO COLLISION 1055 PETITT ROD 77498

77450

ANCHORS & WHALES VENTURES LLC ANCHORS & WHALES 22410 KENDALL SHAY CT 77450

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COLONY DRIVING SCHOOL INC COURTESY DRIVING 21924 KINGSLAND BLVD 77450 COLONY DRIVING SCHOOL INC COLONY DRIVING SCHOOL 21924 KINGSLAND BLVD 77450 HENRY FAMILY FOUNDATION PURE LIFE PATH 3011 CROSSBROOK CT 77450 MOORE ROGER G (+) ROGER G MOORE MINISTRIES 12840 S KIRKWOOD RD APT 637 77477 HAILEY EMAIDO PROCARE MEDICAL SERVICES 10701 CORPORATE DR SUITE 193 77477

77459

MARTEC CRANE AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY BLACKHORSE MARKET SOLUTIONS 4297 LAKESHORE FOREST DRIVE 77459 RODRIGUEZ MARIA (+) FLAMINGO LATIN SPECIALTIES 3614 ROBINSON RD 77459 NGUYEN PHUONG BIC THI SOLAR NAILS 2651 CARTWRIGHT RD SUITE B 77459 DITTMAN WILLIAM RACHAL (+) BILLDITT 9806 CHRIESMAN WAY 77459 UNIGWE THERESA CIPPUS LIMITED 3002 CAPE BLANCO 77459

RX HEALER INC CLINICA DEL SOL 2105 TRADWINDS DR 77459

AMAZING LOVING CARE LLC AMAZING LOVING CARE LLC 1814 QUAIL VALLEY DR 77459

FRAZIER MARVA JUST MARVALOUS 4807 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, SUITE 28 77459

WHITE SONIA R LEGACY LEADERSHIP AWARDS 1814 QUAIL VALLEY 77459

COPELAND MARK ALLEN (+) M&M JANITORIAL SERVICES 8022 MYRTLE LN 77459

YATES GEORGE L JR T.G.B.T.G. 3027 PELICAN COVE 77459

RAMAKRISHNAN SURESH PRIME MARVEL 3614 SAMUEL ADAMS LANE 77459

WILLIAMS BRIAN TEDIOUS NEW LINE TRUCKING P O BOX 2601 CARTWRIGHT RD STE D #277 77459

A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING LLC UNCLUTTERED IN LIFE 2918 CALENDAR LAKE DR 77459

77477

A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING LLC LISA GIESLER 2918 CALENDAR LAKE DR 77459 HEARD MARCUS (+) CONCIERGE RENO & CONSTRUCTION 8811 SIENNA SPRINGS # 1725 77459 MARTIN DONNA L DONNA’S DECOR & MORE 5755 SLATE VALLEY 77459 HERNANDEZ ROSINDA ARELIS (+) LL JJ ENTERPRISES 4110 CUSTER CREEK DR 77459 SERRANO JOSEFINA P (+) CHILDREN’S TALENT ACADEMY VICKSBURG BLVD @ TRUESDALE 77459 PEEPLES WALTER E

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PEEPLES INVESTMENTS 1311 MUSSELBURGH CT 77459

PEREZ JUAN (+) JVR REMODELING 11562 MULHOLLAND DR 77477 MOORE ROGER G (+) ROGER G MOORE MINISTRIES 12840 S KIRKWOOD RD APT 637 77477 NANJI FARAH CHEF’S SATCHEL 639 WHITNEY OAKS LN 77477 YANG STEVE CRONUS FORKLIFT BATTERY 810 MACINTOSH BEND DR 77477 MARTIN ISRAEL (+) WORLD OF MUSIC PRODUCTIONS 735 DULLES AVENUE 117 77477 RIZKALLAH ADEL A (+) UNITED AIR CAR 818 WHEELHOUSE DR 77477 April 2018 H The Fort Bend Business Journal

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No property tax experiment still works in Stafford

By Theresa D. McClellan For the Fort Bend Business Journal It started as an experiment. That was 23 years ago when Stafford decided to become “business friendly” and eliminate property taxes.

Today Stafford is the state’s largest city with zero property tax. The city has no deficit and it paid off all debt three years ago, according to Mayor Leonard Scarcella.

The man who has been mayor for nearly 50 years – he was appointed in 1969 – wants to ensure businesses find Stafford attractive by continuing to be the city with no property tax.

“People come here because we have no property tax,” he said.

Residents still pay county and school tax, but the no property tax rule means that residents can get bigger houses for a smaller mortgage and businesses can save on property taxes, he said. The city get’s its funding using a 2 percent sales tax.

“We also live within our means. My parents were the children of Sicilian immigrants who grew up in the Great Depression and literally at times had to survive by proverbially, living on a dollar a day,” said the mayor.

He is optimistic about 2018 and changes that he expects will bring more business to the city.

“There will be millions of dollars of substantial enhancements to the FM1092 corridor, anticipated to be funded to a very large extent by the state and county,” said the mayor.

In November voters approved the Fort Bend Mobility Bond, which will bring road improvements to the corridor and other places around the county.

Over the next several years Stafford will be required to provide a little over $2 million of the cost – or about one out of every six dollars. That is a bargain, says the mayor.

Goals for Stafford Scarcella has top goals for the city, which he expects will make Stafford a coveted location.

The top priority is maintaining zero property taxes.

“President Trump touts the newly signed federal tax bill as exemplifying tax fairness and promoting growth. In that respect, it can’t hold a candle to our zero property tax rate, the mayor said.”

Among his top goals are: • Redeveloping while maintaining zero property tax.

• A major re-development of the 192acre old Texas Instruments property could transform the city by bringing more business to the community. (See related story). But there is also a fear on the mayor’s part that the requests for cash incentives to build the infrastructure for the project will lead to Stafford “subsidizing” the $550 million venture. If that happens the city could be forced to bring back property taxes.

“We must exert every effort to maintain the zero tax rate,” he said.

Building the fire station, police annex, and drainage improvements “We’ve talked about building a new fire station on Mula Road. More recently a police annex next to our existing facility on North Main and drainage improvements in Missouri City Estates, Vacarro Manor Section 4 and Sugar Creek,” Scarcella said.

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“What propelled the Stafford Centre to prominence is the Performing Arts Theatre and that will always be the barometer by which it is measured,” he said.

Scarcella said Stafford has made great progress by doing things their way and not following the crowd.

“Stafford enters the new year with a clear perspective as to what will be required to have a successful 2018. It will necessitate following the tried and true principles that got us here – and summarily rejecting the approaches of some of our neighbors,” Scarcella said. “Let’s be ever mindful, this city got to where we are by doing it our way, not by following the crowd.”

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HOUSTON’S LARGEST HOME TOUR RETURNS

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ohnson Development is introducing a “drool-worthy” home tour this April.

Houston’s largest home tour is back with a mouthwatering array of gorgeous model homes, fully loaded homes for sale and a jam-packed calendar of events.

The eagerly anticipated April Drools Home Tour will showcase 170 “droolworthy” model homes and nearly 500 jaw-dropping inventory homes in Johnson Development communities across the Houston area throughout April. Model homes will be open for touring from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m.

Sundays. Admission is free.

year for the popular tour, lured as much by the opportunity to pick up decorating tips as by a chance to explore Johnson’s 14 innovative Houston communities.

“Stepping into our model homes is like stepping into a 3-D home décor magazine,” said Christen Johnson, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Johnson Development. “Professional decorators accent architectural details with the season’s hottest colors, textures and furniture. Every model is unique.”

Model homes also showcase the latest home design trends such as freestanding tubs in the master suite, farmhouse sinks and barn door dividers, dual living suites and smart home features.

Mouthwatering Designs, Décor Thousands of visitors turn out each

Top-selling Fort Bend Communities Equally “drool-worthy” are the

The communities taking part in the “April Drools” Home Tour have impressive homes and amenities, such as the Sawmill Lake Club, the newest recreation complex in Sienna Plantation.

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communities the models reside in. With more top-selling communities than any other developer in the nation, Johnson understands the needs of buyers and offers them the home choices, amenities and lifestyle they are looking for.

“All of our communities are unique,” Johnson said. “From Harvest Green, our farm-centric community in Richmond, to the natural beauty of Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, each community has its own personality so it’s easy to find a community that fits your lifestyle.”

Seven of those communities — Riverstone, Sienna Plantation, Jordan Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Veranda, Harvest Green and Imperial — are located in Fort Bend County. Four — Riverstone, Sienna Plantation, Cross Creek Ranch and Harvest Green — were recently rated among the 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation by Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

“Fort Bend is a very attractive place for families,” Johnson said. “With an educated workforce, high quality of life, impressive economic growth and healthy housing market, the region is hard to beat.”

Join in the Fun All Month Long In addition to tours of drool-worthy homes, April offers an exciting array of concerts, foodie events and more that are open to the public.

Fans of food trucks will have several opportunities to satisfy their desire for delectable fare from popular mobile eateries during three signature culinary events. Bite Nite Fridays happens in Jordan Ranch in Fulshear 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 13. Those living closer to Sugar Land can select their favorite

Fourteen communities — including seven in Fort Bend County — are included on the “April Drools” Home Tour this month. More than 500 homes will be featured, such as this well-appointed model by Trendmaker Homes in Cross Creek Ranch.

Tickets are $125 per person.

Athletes will have opportunities to strut their stuff throughout the month.

Sienna Plantation will be the site of the 2018 Doggone Fun Run and Walk benefiting Fort Bend Cares on April 14.

The 5K run and 1K fun run for pooches and their people begins at 7 a.m. followed by the community’s “pup-ular” Canine Carnival featuring carnival rides, pet adoptions, food and dogs walking the catwalk during the costume contest.

Triathletes and those that love watching them can head out to Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear for the TriColor Super Sprint Triathlon beginning at 7 a.m. on April 14. The Texas 10 Series will race through Sienna Plantation on April 29. Runners may choose from a 10-mile, 5-mile, 5K or 1K race for the kids during The David Weekley model home in Jordan Ranch showcases a number of popular design trends, such as repurposed barn doors and beamed ceilings. The “April Drools” Home Tour includes 170 model homes and hundreds of homes available for sale. food truck concoctions in Riverstone, which is also hosting a Bite Nite Friday event from 6 to 9:30 p.m April 13th. Both evenings also offer family entertainment.

Want more? Harvest Green in Richmond will host Street Eats Saturdays

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14.

In the evening, Harvest Green will be the site of Couture for the Cause. Fort Bend’s favorite fashion fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will take place at The Farmhouse from 7 to 10 p.m.

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the Texas Sienna 10. The starting gun fires atIn7 all, a.m.14 communities will be featured on the tour around the Houston region. Tour maps and event details are available at www.houstonhometour.com.

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Tour maps and event details are available at www.houstonhometour.com.

A Newmark Homes model in Riverstone features one of today’s trending bathroom designs — shared space for the shower and freestanding bathtub.

the Texas Sienna 10. The starting gun fires at 7 a.m.

The sound of music will fill many of the communities this spring, but only Veranda will be putting out good vibes.

The Richmond community’s first open-air concert, Veranda Vibes, gets underway from 3 to 7 p.m. on April 14 featuring bands Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Lost Shaker of Salt; Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney Tribute; Santana Tribute by Soul Sacrifice and the Journey Tribute by Eclipse.

Silky smooth jazz will pair perfectly with a delectable dinner served up at Italian Maid Café in Cross Creek Ranch from 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 28. Choose from the full menu or a delicious buffet accompanied by the music of Duane Vincent.

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Adventurous families can head west to Jordan Ranch for rock climbing, ziplining and a free concert by Maddie & Tae and Jay Allen at Jordan Ranch from 3 to 7 p.m. on April 21 at Jordan Ranch. Or party Cajun-style from noon to 4 p.m. on April 21 at Riverstone where a mountain of crawfish will be accompanied by live music, activities for the kids and plenty of family fun.

Other opportunities to visit the communities will include the annual spring garage sale at Cross Creek Ranch from 7 a.m. to noon on April 14; a Spring Kayak Demo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21 at Cross Creek Ranch and a chance to shop for farm-fresh produce at the Sienna Plantation Community Farmers Market from 1 to 5 p.m. on April 22.

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Johnson’s Fort Bend communities, visitors can enjoy a free concert featuring Hannah Kay, 2018 CMA Texas Female Artist of the Year and Louise Adams Band at Harmony in Spring from noon to 4 p.m. on April 14.

Woodforest will host two parties on April 21 — a fabulous block party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a “Fire & Dice” casino night at Bonterra from 5 to 7 p.m. New York-style street fare and performers will be served up at Grand Central Park in Conroe from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 28.

In all, 14 communities will be featured on the tour around the Houston region. Tour maps and event details are available at www.houstonhometour.com.

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How the new tax law will impact business owners The new tax law, dubbed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), was passed at the end of 2017 and has several changes that will impact business owners going forward.

These changes vary depending on the structure of the organization (i.e. C Corporation versus a pass-through entity such as a sole-proprietorship, partnership, S Corporation or limited liability company).

For C Corporations, the new law replaces the series of tax brackets with a permanent flat tax rate of 21 percent for taxable income beginning in 2018.

Therefore, beginning in 2018, a C Corporation with taxable income greater than $90,385 will see a reduction in their overall tax rate while those with taxable income below that amount will see an increase in their overall rate.

Owners of pass-through entities such as a sole-proprietorship, partnership, S Corporation or limited liability company, will be able to deduct 20 percent of qualified business income from the entity on their individual tax returns. Qualified business income is defined as the net income of the pass-through business after all business deductions have been claimed.

As a simple example, an owner of a passthrough business that had qualified business income of $100,000 would receive a deduction of $20,000 from that amount on their personal tax return. That reduced amount of $80,000 would then be taxed at the business owner’s personal tax return rate. However, there are certain requirements, thresholds and limitations that do apply to this deduction.

A specified service business is defined as one that is involved in the performance of services in the fields of health, law, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts, consulting, athletics, financial services, brokerage services or any trade or business where the principal asset of such trade or business is the reputation or skill of one or more of its employees. It also includes businesses that involve the performance of services that consist of investing and investment management, trading, or dealing in securities, partnership interests, or commodities.

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on new property and equipment through new limitations on bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing. Beginning in 2018, Section 179 expensing allows a business to write-off up to $1 million of the cost of new and used property and equipment in the year of purchase. Bonus depreciation will also increase to 100 percent of both new and used property.

The bonus depreciation for previous years allowed only a 50 percent deduction. This bonus depreciation is retroactive to property placed in service after Sept. 27, 2017, and before Jan. 1, 2023.

These are just some of the changes in the new tax law. The law itself is over 1,100 pages and affects both businesses and individuals. Consult with a tax professional or Certified Public Accountant to ensure you are taking advantage of every applicable deduction and tax benefit in order to minimize your company’s tax liability.

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“Katy Mills’ renovation is a highly-anticipated project and an investment in the local market,” said James Ross, general manager for Katy Mills.

“These improvements are designed with our shoppers and retailers in mind, and we look forward to sharing this new and refined shopping experience with the community.”

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OakBend Medical Center celebrates 10th anniversary of Wound Care Center Hospital employees and guests commemorated the anniversary with hors d’oeuvres, cake and cookies. Jeff Council, President of OakBend’s Board of Directors, welcomed guests and spoke about the importance of the Would Care Department. He thanked all of the staff and doctors who have worked diligently to make it a success.

Kenchen Schaefer, Director of Wound Care, spent

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The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com. Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459.

DIALYSIS Diamond Dialysis 832-987-1353 www.diamonddialysisone.com 5603 Hwy 6 Missouri City 832-987-1793 3623 Main Street, Suite 100, Stafford “The Crown Jewel of Dialysis” Two convenient locations to serve you.

Stafford Dialysis 281-568-9911 www.StaffordDialysis.com 12220 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477 Quality Care for A Quality Life. Stafford Dialysis promotes the highest quality care and treatment for patients with chronic renal disease. State of the Art technology and certified professionals provide patients the highest ethical standards and education related to kidney failure. Certified through Private Insurance, Medicare and the Texas Department of Health, you can trust your care to Stafford Dialysis.

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 individual needs. You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.”

Insurance Solutions of Texas 281-565-2222 • 281-341-5060 www.insurancesolutionsoftexas.com Jay Harris, Auto, Home, Business, Flood Insurance. 14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 281-5652222, Fax 281-565-3333. 2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, TX 77471. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-341-5558.

Tracy Walker Agent, ChFC, CLU, CPCU, CASL 281-265-0711 www.agentwalker.com Tracy Walker’s agency is based on integrity and excellence. We have an amazing team with over 70 years combined experience.

We care enough to really listen to customize your insurance portfolio and educate you on how to protect your family and assets. State Farm is #1 in auto, fire and individual life insurance. We are an agency that likes to know your name so stop on by, call 281-2650711 or email - tracy@agentwalker.com. Like a great Neighbor, we are here for you! 15510 Lexington.

JEWELERS Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:006:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

MAGAZINE Fort Bend Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com Fort Bend’s ONLY business publication.

Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly.

The place to advertise to reach the vital Fort Bend County business community.

MILITARY RECRUITMENT ROBIN T. SMITH, TSgt, USAF 1-800-423-USAF O: 281-495-8690 • C: 281-804-8543 robin.smith.7@us.af.mil AIRFORCE.COM Air Force Recruiter, EA Accessions 12881 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77077

NEWSPAPER Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER newspaper.

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 at Sweetwater Country Club. 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 information on how to come visit, please email jeanne@jeannegregory.com.

OPEN MRI Upright MRI of Sugar Land 281-494-0505 www.mri911.com CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Upright MRI is the only True OPEN MRI in Sugar Land. We scan patients standing, sitting, or lying down. For the first time, patients can be scanned in weightbearing postures and in their position of pain.

It is ideal for patients who have difficulty lying down due to respiratory or cardiac problems.

Mention this ad and receive $25 off your first scan. 2655 Cordes Drive #150, Sugar Land, 77479. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OPTOMETRISTS Elissa R. Wedemeyer O.D., FCOVD, F.A.A.O 281-499-2600 www.drwedemeyer.com The Fort Bend Business Journal H April 2018

6026 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459.

Comprehensive Vision Exams from infants to seniors. Medical management of Eye Infections and disease.

Large selection eyeglass frames and contact lenses. Most medical and vision insurances accepted.

OPTICAL SERVICES MODERN OPTICAL 281-494-3300 www.modernopticals.com 12802 Murphy Rd, Stafford, Tx. 77477 1 DAY SERVICE on all prescription lenses at very reasonable price.All designer frame available, We do frame repairing. 30 years experience in optical. Bring your prescription and save money

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, continued, on page 24

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TB skin tests, Drug testing and titer testing for adults and children for college, work, travel, immigration, pre-employment and postaccident 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 vaccines for groups and churches.

PREGNANCY RESOURCES Pregnancy Resource Medical Center of Fort Bend County 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 2918 Avenue I Rosenberg, TX 77471.

REAL ESTATE

Riverstone Development Co. 281-499-8700 www.riverstone.com tomw@johnsondev.com.

Tom Wilcox, 4855 Riverstone Blvd, Missouri City, Texas 77459, Fax: 281-499-8704, Luxurious waterside living in Fort Bend from $200s to the many millions.

Jeanne Gregory, CRS, GRI 713-854-0923 www.jeannegregory.com Jeanne@jeannegregory.com 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Remax Southwest. Residential real estate sales & corporate locations.

Jennifer Weaver, ABR, CRS, GRI 281-207-5037 www.jenniferweaver.com RE/MAX Southwest, 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Residential sales and corporate relocation since 1979.

VIDEO SERVICES

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.

Star Digital Studios • 281-690-4280 www.starvideoproductions.com A full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/ trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

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Present FAMILY fun day!

SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018

Beginning at 2:30PM • Constellation Field in Sugar Land

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his event offers attendees the opportunity to visit with 50 plus vendors, a chance to walk on the Skeeters’ outfield, a photo opportunity with Swatson - the Skeeters mascot, and time to visit with and get autographs from Skeeters players.

VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE As a vendor at this event, you will visit with families and make them aware of your products and services in a comfortable, fun setting. All vendors may remain on the concourse during the Skeeters baseball game to reach an additional market segment – Skeeters Fans!

For more information call:

281-690-4200

VENDOR BOOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE - A 10 X 10 booth area on the Concourse of the Skeeters Stadium • You will be responsible to bring your own table, chairs, backdrop and any other décor for your booth.

All booths will be under cover.

You are encouraged to provide promotional items at your booth.

- A full color ad in the 55 Days of Summer tabloid that will publish, and be inserted into the Fort Bend Star newspaper on Wednesday, April 25th - 2 vouchers to a Skeeters game of your choice.

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