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H-E-B opens Richmond store Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
H-E-B just opened the doors to its innovative, world-class, store located in Richmond at 23500 Berry Parkway, near Highway 59 and FM 762. Bob Vega, a 42-year grocery industry veteran, will serve as the Unit Director of the 100,000-square-foot store. “I am confident the Fort Bend community will enjoy this store’s unique selection of quality products, meal solutions and added conveniences,” said Vega, a 17-year H-E-B partner (employee). “As a long-time resident of Richmond, I’m more than thrilled to bring this H-E-B
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cery list, submit their order and pay at heb.com. H-E-B’s personal shoppers will hand pick all grocery selections and deliver them curbside, at a scheduled pick up time, and even load the car. Other special features tailored for the community includes a large assortment of Texas-made products – from jams and sauces to chips and spreads – and Texas-grown tomatoes, greens, and citrus. Ready-to-eat and made-onthe-spot palate quenchers like fresh squeezed juices, freshly made guacamole, fresh cut fruits, and sushi are also available. Eating healthy on a budget just got easier with over 345 H-E-B Organics products throughout the store – from the produce aisles and fresh
meat market to the freezer section and grocery shelves – always at H-E-B’s everyday low prices. There is an expansive selection of gluten-free products, a full-service seafood department, a fully stocked Healthy Living department with bulk foods such as nuts, grains, dried fruits, snack mixes, vitamins, and natural and organic beauty products. The fresh meat market features natural and prime cuts of meat in addition to an assortment of fully cooked selections. A friendly pharmacy staff with a convenient drive-thru option is onsite for all pharmaceutical needs. The full-service Scratch Bakery and Tortillería, highlights a wide selection of
organic and artisan breads baked daily, fresh tortillas, large varieties of decadent desserts, pastries and custom cakes. The cheese department is overflowing with more than 350 specialty domestic and imported cheeses. The full service floral department with a floral designer is on site to create designs for all special occasions . The Cooking Connection Chef helps customers deliver restaurant quality meals at home in about 20 minutes. Texas hospitality and knowledgeable service is provided by 340 H-E-B partners led by Vega, Isaac Williams, Store Director; Cindy Haley, Assistant Store Director; and Crystal Moya, Community Coordinator.
Fort Bend County Fair
Catrina Kidd, a star of DIY Network’s “Texas Flip n’ Move,” will appear twice each day of the Sugar Land Home & Garden Show to share her extensive renovation knowledge. (Photo courtesy of
Duke elected fair president for ’18
DIY Network)
Home & Garden Show to address weather recovery
Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
On Jan. 27 and 28, the 8th Annual Sugar Land Home & Garden Show will continue its tradition of providing more than 200 home improvement experts under one roof at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road in Stafford. “Although the flood waters from Harvey are long gone, many homeowners are still recovering from the more than 40 inches of rain the hurricane dropped on the greater Houston area,” said Tony Wood, president of Texwood Shows Inc., producer of the Sugar Land Home & Garden Show. “To address homeowner concerns about the flooding as well as the recent prolonged freezes we’ve experienced, the show will present experts who will share their suggestions and recommendations on recovering from and preparing for extreme weather events.” Randy Lemmon, host of KTRH Radio’s GardenLine, kicks off the Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes Presentation Stage’s Saturday schedule of experts with “The Hard Freezes … a Q&A with Randy Lemmon About What to do With Your Garden!” Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the Q&A follows the live broadcast of GardenLine from the Sugar
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and its values to my community.” The store will offer H-E-B Meal Simple products to give busy families a quick solution to finding fresh, convenient and easy chef-approved meals, for streamlining home-cooked family favorites. H-E-B uses only the highest quality ingredients in its variety of meals, entrees and mix-n-match sides. Other ready-to-eat offerings include: in store freshly made guacamole, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and freshsqueezed juices. Shoppers can save time with H-E-B’s curbside pickup, a new option of convenience designed to save customers time while offering all the products they can get in-store. They create a gro-
James B. Duke has been elected president of the Fort Bend County Fair Association. Duke has been a life member of the fair since October 1998. He is a constant figure throughout the fair’s yearround activities and events. “I am honored and excited to be part of this board and all the good it does. To be named president, it is really a dream come true for me, and I am looking forward to a great year,” he said. Duke has been a member of the FFA and has been volunteering with the fair for decades. Ernest Lawson, the outgoing president, handed over the presidential reins last month to Duke. “I look forward to doing what we do best, and that is to support the kids. Our livestock kids, the art students, the rodeo competitors, the talent show contestants, even those who are too young to compete yet, this is what the fair is all about, creating a place of family fun for all to enjoy,” Duke said.
Duke has been enjoying the fair for decades. “Oh boy, well I have to say it all started with James B. me being a Duke f a i r - g o e r,” he said. “I would enjoy fair time as a place to see friends, family, and all the good it represents. I became a volunteer for the sponsor committee, senior citizens day committee, special citizens committee, and then I was elected to the board. My commitment to the fair just grew and being involved it was a natural fit for me. I enjoy letting others know about the fair. It’s something that being in the community every day, for business or pleasure, I can easily bring awareness to what we do or share a story about the fair, it is part of my life.” Duke is a resident of Rosenberg and is a proud alumnus of Lamar High School of Lamar CISD. His roots in the community run
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Pictured is the board of directors and staff of the Fort Bend County Fair. The fair won several marketing awards at the Texas Association of Fairs and Events convention and trade show on Jan. 7 in San Antonio. (Submitted photo)
Fair wins marketing awards Staff Reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR
The Fort Bend County Fair Association received top honors for their marketing and communication efforts. The awards were announced during Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAFE) convention and trade show on Jan. 7 in San Antonio. The Fort Bend County Fair received 12 awards including two firstplace, six second-place, and four third-place honors. The Fort Bend County
Fair competed with other large market fairs and events with attendance ranging up to 100,000. President James Duke, Fair Manager Cindy Schmidt, and several board members attended the convention. The fair has received many accolades over the years for their marketing efforts including back-toback first place wins for Best Specialty Video. “It is an honor to be recognized by our peers, especially after the year we had with Hurricane Harvey,” Duke said. “It shows it is a team effort and I could not be prouder for our fair.”
This is the fourth year in a row that the Fort Bend County Fair Association was awarded for its e-newsletter and color ads. Other honors included best newspaper ad, multi-page material, tv promotion, radio commercial, best photography, social media promotion, t-shirt design, best pin and badge, and best other merchandise. The TAFE Marketing & Communication Awards program recognizes excellence in marketing campaigns used to promote fairs, festivals, and events. This year’s fair will be held Sept. 28 to Oct. 7.
Wounded warrior seeks funds for trip to Washington Brown to discuss health care for veterans with lawmakers By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Gulf War veteran and wounded warrior Curtis Brown is on a mission to help fellow veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and opioid drug addiction and now needs help spreading his message in Washington, D.C. The Richmond resident and author of “PTSD: Programmed To SelfDestruct” is scheduled to meet with lawmakers and participate in the National Prayer Breakfast during the
first week of February, but he needs additional funding to make the trip. “I have raised all of the funding except for the lodging,” he said, estimating the cost to be between $500-$700. That includes food and transportation in Washington. He flies to Washington on Sunday, Feb. 4. The next morning he will meet with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. Throughout his weeklong stay he will meet with different members of Congress to discuss veterans issues, representatives of health insurance companies to discuss
covering alternative medicines, and attend a session of Congress. A highlight of the trip will be participating in the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 8 as a guest of Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas. To make a donation, visit Brown’s website at ptsdhopeawaits.org, click on either PTSD or Order and then click on the Donate button at the bottom of those pages. In addition to needing funding for his trip, Brown is also raising funds
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Curtis Brown will visit lawmakers in Washington. (Photo by Joe Southern)
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