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Olson endorses Bush as primaries approach

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Less than a month remains until polls open and voters decide who will next represent Fort Bend County in Washington D.C. One of the Republican candidates for the Dis-

trict 22 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives recently received a major boost in a race many political pundits have billed as among the most competitive in Texas.

During a Jan. 20 campaign rally at his headquarters in Sugar Land, Pierce Bush received the backing of the man he’s looking to replace – retir-

ing U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, a fellow Republican. Bush is the grandson of former President George H.W. Bush and the nephew of former President George W. Bush.

“This man knows how to win this race, and that’s why he has my support,” Olson said during the rally.

Rice University political science professor Bob Stein

told KHOU that Olson’s endorsement could play a major factor in Republicans holding onto the seat amidst a fierce challenge by Democrats. In all, 20 candidates are taking their shot to replace Olson, who will retire when his current term ends later this year.

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Drunk driving suspected in fatal area crash From Staff Reports

Officials are investigating after a collision between an SUV and motorcycle left a man dead Saturday morning near Rosenberg.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 51-year-old Michelle Keith of Richmond was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter in the death of 66-year-old Billy Poe, also of Richmond.

DPS said that around 9:45 a.m. Saturday, a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling north on Pitts Road veered into the southbound lane, striking Poe’s Harley Davidson motorcycle. DPS said Keith, later identified as the driver of the Tahoe, refused medical treatment at the scene.

DPS said in a news release that Poe was transported by Fort Bend EMS to Oak Bend Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.

Officials say an investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Regional jazz saxaphonist and Missouri Cuty resident Theresa Grayson performs at last year's Black History Month festivities. Grayson will be among the musical acts to kick off the city's annual celebrations on Friday, Jan. 31. (Photo from City of Missouri City)

Missouri City’s Black History Month celebrations rooted in thankfulness

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Even in a county full of diverse populations, Missouri City stands out with regard to contributions from African Americans throughout its history.

Beginning this weekend, city leaders will celebrate the accomplishments of those who came before them in anticipation of Black History Month in February.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating culture and diversity in the community, Missouri City will host its sixth annual Black History Month celebrations Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 29.

“All of my life in city government, those cities have all paid homage to the diversity in those cities by celebrating African American contributions to the quality of life in our country. This community is no different,” City Manager Anthony Snipes said. “…

We all stand on the shoulders of giants, and because of that vantage point we’re able to see further than we’ve ever been able to see before.”

Though they’re elaborate now – with musical performances, cultural foods and attractions for children – the festivities had humble beginnings. Missouri City spokesperson Stacie Walker said that in 2015, Rice University’s Kinder Insti-

Regional poet Andre "Self The Poet" Burrell will highlight the poetry event at this year's Black History Month celebrations. (Photo from City of Missouri City)

tute had just undertaken its studies examining the demographic makeup of cities in the Greater Houston

area. Those studies found that, at the time, Missouri City was the most diverse in the region by ethnicity, race

and economics.

“Finding there was that

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FBISD board approves Marshall piano technician program

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Students in Fort Bend ISD could potentially take part in the first music program of its kind in the district beginning next school year.

During an agenda review workshop Jan. 13, FBISD trustees unanimously approved the creation of a piano technician program Fort Bend ISD students could have piano technician classes available to them beginning at Marshall High School. next year thanks to a collaboration with UH. (Photo courtesy of University of Houston)

The first classes for the program, which would be phased in over the next four years, would be offered beginning in the 2020-21 school year if the district’s application is approved by the Texas Education Agency.

FBISD Fine Arts Director James Drew said officials with the Steinway Piano Company approached the district back in 2016 about

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Former Arcola officer indicted on theft charge From Staff Reports

Former Arcola police officer Cartrell Vonshae Carhee was recently indicted by a Fort Bend County grand jury on a felony charge of theft by a public servant.

According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Carhee allegedly stole two purses valued between $750 and $2,500 while he was on

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Theft of property up to $2,500 is typically a Class A Misdemeanor. The DA's office said when the act is committed by a public servant and property came into their possession by virtue of their status as a public servant, the penalty range is increased one level.

If convicted, Carhee faces between six months and two years in state jail and a fine up to $10,000.

FBCAS recognized by national nonprofit as lifesaving shelter From Staff Reports

Nationwide nonprofit pet rescue organization “American Pets Alive!” recently named Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS) as the fifth-best overall lifesaving shelter in the country.

The county was nominated on the basis of its Trap Neuter Return (TNR) and Shelter Neuter Return (SNR) programs, which has allowed it to save almost 2,000 cats in two years.

“To move Fort Bend forward, we must continue improving the quality of life for all of our residents, which includes our pets,”

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FBISD special job fair set for Feb. 1 From Staff Reports

Fort Bend ISD will host a specialized job fair from 911 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the FBISD Administration Annex Main Auditorium at 3119 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land. The event is for those seeking jobs in career and technical education, special education, pre-kindergarten expansion or the district’s EDGE program.

For career and technical education, opportunities include positions to teach health science, automotive technology, diesel mechanics, culinary arts, hospitality and tourism, cyber security, firefighting, welding, HVAC and more.

According to the district, special education positions available at the job fair will include but not be limited

to Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs), diagnosticians, special education teachers and special education paraprofessionals.

There will also be positions available for those interested in the district’s full-day pre-kindergarten expansion program.

Teachers designated as master teachers in Fort Bend EDGE — Educators Dedicated to Growing Excellence – would receive a stipend of $15,000. Mentor teachers receive a stipend of $9,000. The program

is an instructional model designed to create unique learning opportunities for both students and staff.

FBISD campuses employing the EDGE program are Briargate, Ridgemont, Blueridge, Hunters Glen, EA Jones, Rosa Parks and Ridgegate elementary schools, McAuliffe and Missouri City middle schools and Marshall and Willowridge high schools.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George (center) and a representative from Fort Bend County Animal Services accept their award as a top lifesaving shelter. (Contributed photo)

said Fort Bend County Judge KP George, who adopted his two pets from FBCAS. “I’m extremely

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Cooking classes will be among activities offered for kids ages 5 and older at Jordan Ranch this summer. (Contributed photo)

Registration now open for Jordan Ranch summer camps From Staff Reports

Jordan Ranch will host a series of camps for children ages 5 and up this summer. Registration is now open for the camps, which will teach kids to cook, craft and hone their soccer skills at 30757 Jordan Crossing Blvd.

Two of the camps will take place June 8-12.

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Kids ages 7-9 will learn about the power of food and make recipes from 9 a.m.-noon on July 610 at “Celebrating the Olympics!” camp. Older

kids from ages 10-13 will experience a week of challenges and showdowns.

All cooking camps are $275 per camper. For more information or to register, call 713-622-7420.

There will also be multiple “eKids” camps for those interested in robotics, engineering and programming for $150 per camper, per session.

Kids ages 5-7 can attend the Robotics & Coding 1 camp from 1-4 p.m. Then there is a Budding Engineers Camp from June 20-24.

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Sugar Land way still in style after 60 years A look at Sugar Land’s 12th annual State of the City Address (SOCA) on Jan. 24 is one of the ways to call attention to successes and plans for the city’s future direction. The takeaways this go round at the breakfast event – organized by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and held at the Sugar Land Marriott – focused on the city’s commitment for enjoying a safer city than ever before and from a fiscal perspective, for strategies that keep Sugar Land moving forward with residents paying less for better services.

Also, we were reminded of the importance of being counted on April 1 for the 2020 Census, which we know that for the first time can be done online “and

★ MARSHALL, FROM PAGE 1 beginning a collaborative piano technician program to address what was described as an occupation that has become a rarity in the music industry.

“We were very interested, because we’ve been looking to do some innovative programming,” Drew said. “We’re really excited to start this program.”

Prior to approval, FBISD officials undertook conversations with the Marshall Focus Advocacy Group (MAFG) after community members began request-

even on mobile devices,” advises Mayor Joe Zimmerman.

Our water, which comes from the Brazos River, is the best. This is not just current-day lingo, but it’s been named the besttasting water in Texas.

Also in a North American competition, Sugar Land’s water is the second-best tasting. But because a Canadian village that gets its water from a glacier took

the top spot, Zimmerman maintains our water is the best-tasting in the U.S. There’s even a water bottle label – Sugar Land, King of Water – that boasts this distinction, at least in a video shown at the SOCA! Sugar Land’s roots of success are pretty much summarized as core strengths that include conservative financial management. With more than 40 years of municipal government experience, retiring City Manager Allen Bogard on this last official day of duty in that capacity at the SOCA, said the city ended the year with a $4 million surplus in the general fund.

Successes, he said, also included the property tax increase adopted in 2019.

It is now 33 cents per $100

valuation and offset by the residential home exemption, increased from 10 to 12 percent. This will help fund projects on the books for infrastructure rehabilitation, like sidewalks, streets, parks, drainage and bridges. Bogard, who became city manager in 2001 following David Neely, also at the annual event, acknowledged the company town’s history driven by vision, much as it is today. So, what’s next for Sugar Land, the Sugar Land way? There’s a new city manager at the helm, Mike Goodrum. This former city employee who’s returned last served as a city manager in Florida.

Zimmerman refers to Goodrum as a problem solver who exemplifies the Sugar Land way as a collabora-

tive and innovative leader.

The next major chapter in Sugar Land’s future has already started with Goodrum leading a top-ranked digital city gearing up to discuss the city’s vision next month at a city council meeting. City charter revisions may be in the making and could be on a future election ballot, a new study on the erosion of land alongside the Brazos River may be more revealing than just raising awareness but also developing solutions, and there’s also talk about mobility, a resident priority undergoing a shift. The focus, we’re told, will be about moving people instead of vehicles.

A new mobility master plan with a citizen task force to soon be formed will guide that effort.

The SOCA was a time to celebrate Sugar Land’s successes and future direction to some extent, and also to say thank you and goodbye to Bogard as he was presented with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Gala award.

Zimmerman said Bogard was being recognized for his investment in relationships, the real measure of his contributions to the city.

A trip to Sugar Land city hall these days is probably in order. If you have a moment, visit the atrium at its entrance and admire the newly installed 60th anniversary hanging artwork entitled “Cultivate.”

It epitomizes the notion of preparing and fostering for future use … no doubt, the Sugar Land way!

ing innovative programs and resources be placed at Marshall. Those school officials say it was received with enthusiasm.

“We’ve had multiple conversations with the committee, and they have a high interest in having this program,” FBISD Chief of Schools Joe Rodriguez said at the Jan. 13 meeting.

The MAFG consists of community leaders, parents, stakeholders, students, alumni, educators and professionals in the industry. As of now the program will be limited to Marshall, but officials say

expansion would be worth exploring once it gets underway.

“We immediately knew that it would be something special,” committee member Stephanie Brown said.

“The piano technician program will complement Marshall’s fine arts program by allowing our community students to think outside of the box.”

Students taking part in the program would be offered classes as part of four one-year programs available to all FBISD students as a “program of choice” as long as they have transportation to and from

Marshall through the district’s Early College High School program. Those enrolled in the class would learn about each part of the piano and its purpose as well as how to move, finish, tune and repair them. Eventually, students enrolled in the program would assist in repairing the hundreds of pianos throughout FBISD. FBISD is offering the program in collaboration with the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music, with two of the university’s piano technicians on staff to help write the program curriculum.

Those taking part in the program would be able to earn high school credit as well as multiple industry certifications that can be transferred upon graduation.

It would also allow them to do anything from starting their own business to pursuing jobs through retailers such as Steinway or pursuing post-secondary training and certifications through the University of Houston, according to Drew.

“It would be a seamless transition from high school into the advanced certification training,” he said.

Ultimately, Brown said, the MAFG is about preparing students for what lies ahead. And she believes that the program, if approved, would do wonders for that purpose.

“The piano technician program will definitely benefit Marshall High School students now by affording them the opportunity to learn financial literacy and how to operate a small business as part of the curriculum,” she said.

“These same skills will be valuable in the future in their everyday lives, or should they decide to master another skill or career.”

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Stafford vaults into District 25-4A lead

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

In a season of hot and cold streaks, the Stafford boys basketball team has been known for the extremes.

The Spartans have had multiple winning streaks of at least five games this season and also multiple losing streaks of at least four games. However, their current run has them in an enviable spot entering the final month of the regular season.

With the two wins last week, the Spartans (219, 6-0 District 25-4A) are ranked 20th in the latest Class 4A poll conducted by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and stand alone atop the district standings as the only 25-4A team that’s unbeaten in league play.

Heading into Tuesday night’s clash with secondplace Fulshear, Stafford had won of eight of its last 10 games.

In other area boys action, Foluwaso Fashoro paced Ridge Point during its 2-0 week with 22 points and eight rebounds in a Jan. 21 win over Clements, while Clay Baldwin (18 points) and Caleb Hill (16 points) also put up strong games.

Ridge Point (19-8, 52) has now won three straight contests to push its way into third place in District 20-6A. Hightower (22-5, 9-1),

A Stafford player drives to the basket during a recent game. The Spartans currently sit alone atop the District 25-4A standings and sit at No. 20 in the most recent Class 4A rankings from the TABC. (Photo from SMSD Twitter)

meanwhile, has resumed its winning ways with four straight wins following a loss to District 24-5A leader Shadow Creek on Jan. 10. In the Hurricanes’ Jan. 21 victory over Angleton, Kristopher O’Neal led them with 14 points, while Cameron Collins chipped in 11 of his own.

On the girls’ side, Ridge Point enjoyed two victories last week over Clements and Dulles to run its winning streak to four games to maintain its hold on 20-6A’s top spot. Marchelle Willis and

Aleighyah Fontenot led the Lady Panthers (21-7, 81) with 21 points apiece in their Jan. 21 win over Clements.

The Hightower Lady Hurricanes (25-5, 11-1) reeled off two more wins last week against Angleton and Rosenberg Terry and are seventh in the most recent Class 5A rankings.

Meanwhile, the Dulles Lady Vikings (16-9, 7-2) remain in strong position in 20-6A despite Friday’s loss to Ridge Point. Jakiya Thompson led the way with 11 points against

the Lady Panthers, while leading rebounder Teniola Kuyinu grabbed 11 boards in the loss.

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Skeeters re-sign key playoff contributors From Staff Reports

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that they have re-signed .three players from last year's team.

Javier Betancourt, 24, is set to appear in his third consecutive season with the Skeeters. In 45 games last season, he hit .229/.286/.264 with five doubles and 12 RBIs. Betancourt thrived with extended playing time in September, hitting .292/.314/.354 in 15 games that month, also stealing three bases.

Through two seasons with the Skeeters, Betancourt has appeared in 103 games and has hit .214/.266/.262 with 29 RBIs while appearing at second base, shortstop and third base. He played a pivotal role in the Skeeters' run to the 2018 Atlantic League championship. In Game 2 of the 2018 Atlantic League Championship Series, Betancourt provided a walk-off sacrifice fly to put the Skeeters up 2-0 in the best-of-five series against the Long Island Ducks. He also went 3-for-3 with a run and a walk in the deciding Game 5.

Betancourt, a native of Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela, originally signed with the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent. While in the Tigers’ system, Betancourt was named a Gulf Coast League All-Star (2013) and a Midwest League All-Star (2014). Betancourt has also appeared at the affiliated level with the Milwaukee Brewers, reaching as high as the Double-A level.

Prior to joining the Skeeters last season, Betancourt appeared in 10 games with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League.

Over eight seasons at the professional level, Betancourt has hit .259/.306/.344 with 27 home runs and 252 RBIs

in 734 games.

Sugar Land also recently re-signed outfielder

Javier Betancourt, left, celebrates with Albert Cordero.

The Skeeters announced last week that Betancourt has been re-signed.

(File photo by Joe Southern)

Denis Phipps as well as infielder Juan Silverio. Both players are set to enter their third seasons with the Skeeters, both having originally joined the team in 2018 and helped

lead the Skeeters to their second Atlantic League championship.

Phipps and Silverio were key members in the middle of the Skeeters' lineup throughout the 2019 season. Phipps, 34, tallied a team-leading 21 home runs and 81 RBIs on his way to being named the Skeeters 2019 Most Valuable Player. Phipps’ 21 homers placed him in a tie for ninth in the Atlantic League and were tied for the second-most in a single season in Skeeters history. Phipps recorded an .807 OPS (on-base plus slugging), which was the highest of Skeeters qualifying hitters.

Phipps had a prolific postseason as well, hitting a league-high four home runs while hitting .300/.447/.800 in nine games. He became the first player in Skeeters history to homer in three consecutive playoff games. Phipps’ four postseason home runs also matched former major leaguer Delwyn Young (2014) for the most in a single postseason in Skeeters history.

Silverio, 28, was selected to the 2019 Atlantic League All-Star Game and finished in the top 10 in the league in average (.293, 9th), on-base percentage (.358, 9th), triples (5, T3rd) and runs (79, 7th). Silverio led all Skeeters with 128

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Silverio played a pivotal role in leading the Skeeters to their 2018 Atlantic League championship, setting the team’s singleseason playoff records with 14 hits and nine runs scored.

28 Manvel 73, Willowridge 69 Ridge Point 57, Dulles 50 Hightower 82, Rosenberg Terry 66 Elkins 54, Austin 49 Travis 63, Bush 53 Kempner 58, Clements 52 GIRLS Jan. 21 Ridge Point 70, Clements 50 Travis 45, Kempner 37 Hightower 63, Angleton 41 Dulles 73, Elkins 39 Wharton 56, Stafford 31 Jan. 24 Ridge Point 59, Dulles 47 Kempner 47, Clements 31 Bush 68, Travis 41 Hightower 72, Rosenberg Terry 43 Manvel 35, Willowridge 30 El Campo 49, Stafford 34

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standing for conservative values that we believe and we know to be true that have created this unbelievable success story that is the 22nd District of Texas,” Bush said.

Hill, one of Bush’s fellow Republican candidates, spoke out following Olson’s endorsement of Bush. Hill claimed that Bush did not live within the confines of District 22 until recently.

“The residents of Congressional District 22 deserve better. I was born and raised in Congressional District 22, and I have served this community as a prosecutor, city council member, and judge,” Hill said in a statement Jan. 20.

“This is the same kind of ‘swamp tactic’ that voters have rejected, and we don’t need it in Congressional District 22.”

A current Brazoria County court judge, Hill has

★ DISTRICT 22, FROM PAGE 1 Early voting runs Feb. 18-28, with Election Day on March 3.

Other Republicans throwing their hats in the ring are Jon Camarillo, Douglas Haggard, Aaron Hermes, Greg Hill, Matt Hinton, Dan Mathews, Diana Miller, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls, Brandon Penko, Shandon Phan, Bangar Reddy, Howard Steele, Kathaleen Wall and Joe Walz.

Additionally, there are five Democrats vying for Olson’s seat, including Sri Preston Kulkarni, who lost to Olson by five percentage points in the 2018 election. The other Democratic candidates are Chris Fernandez, Nyanza Moore, Carmine Petrillo III and Derrick Reed.

“Marching forward on this campaign, we are

preached solving transportation issues and flooding infrastructure problems in District 22. He has raised more than $217,000 in campaign contributions, the second-most among Republican candidates, according to the Federal Elections Commission’s most recent finance reports.

“Mainstream suburban values are under assault, but I’ve spent my career taking on the bad guys to help our communities,” Hill says in a video posted to his campaign website. “…In Congress, I’ll defend the values we share and preserve our quality of life.”

Wall, a Sugar Land resident, has raised the most money among Republican candidates vying for the spot, with more than $600,000 in campaign contributions. She previously ran for election in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District

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last year, losing the seat to Dan Crenshaw, and is running a campaign centered on border security, illegal immigration reform and pro-life values.

“The people of Texas need leaders in Congress who will fight to build the wall, stand up for the Constitution and our Godgiven rights and protect the unborn,” she said in a November statement announcing her candidacy.

Kulkarni, the lead candidate among Democrats, is focused on healthcare, gun control and flood control, according to his campaign website. He has been endorsed by many prominent local and national Democrats, including District 20 Rep. Joaquin Castro, Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton and Texas House District 28 candidate Eliz Markowitz.

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“I will sit down with anyone, no matter where they are on the political spectrum, if they are willing to put partisanship to the side and work on addressing our problems together,” his campaign website reads.

Fellow Democrat Reed, a former Pearland city council member, has also focused heavily on healthcare in his campaign. He has raised more than $114,000 in contributions.

“Throughout my tenure serving the citizens of Pearland, I’ve always advocated and fought for their interest in a way that was effective, while never compromising their core values,” his campaign website reads. “…I will bring that same sense of advocacy and fight to make our healthcare system

one that is fair, has affordable coverage options, and works for everyone.”

Moore, an attorney, is another of the prominent candidates and is running with healthcare as a major component of her campaign, which has raised more than $112,000 in contributions.

“I am running for Congress because I have seen firsthand how our healthcare system fails our hardworking families,” her website reads. “I will be the fresh voice and provide a perspective that’s needed to change our corrupt system.”

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The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City of Sugar Land website at www.sugarlandtx. gov under “Meeting Agendas” City Council no later than Friday, February 14, 2020. Request details or provide feedback on the proposed permanent zoning online at www.sugarlandtx.gov/PublicHearingComment or contact City of Sugar Land Planning Department at (281) 275-2218.

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by students from across the region that will be judged and moderated by Andre “Self the Poet” Burrell, a nationally-ranked poet, as the celebration aims to bridge the gap between old and new.

“We’re encouraging people to celebrate not just January to February, but throughout the entire year.

It’s something we believe will educate and benefit our community at the same time,” Snipes said. “What we try to do is make sure these celebrations are about education and awareness, because sacrifices were made to get us to that point.”

Contributions by African Americans have shaped and molded Missouri City into what it is today, according to Walker. As the years go by, she believes the best is yet to come.

“African Americans are making profound contributions, but that’s only because it’s in collaboration with all the diverse cultures here in this city,” she said.

“We’re very proud of that, and we’ll continue to champion it. Having progressive leaders at the top who look at that helps us continue to grow and thrive as a city.”

★ THANKFULNESS, FROM PAGE 1 melting pot within the fastest-growing county in the U.S. was a launching pad (for us) to recognize that diversity and take a look at it from many different aspects,” Walker said.

The city’s inaugural celebration in 2015 honored the family of Thomas Taylor, who was the first commissioner for Fort Bend County’s Precinct 2 from 1878-82. He also was African American, and the city later partnered with Fort Bend County to rename a major roadway what is now Thomas Taylor Parkway.

“He assumed that position under great duress, but wound up making great contributions to Missouri City and Fort Bend County,” Walker said. “(This celebration) is really just a way for us to say that African Americans have a long history of contributing to Missouri City and its surrounding communities. We try to find unique ways to highlight that.”

The celebration will begin from 5-9:30 p.m. Friday with a Black History Month Kickoff at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

Guests will enjoy live musical performances by jazz performer Dean James, regional jazz saxophonist and Missouri City resident Theresa Grayson and Zydeco player Keith Frank.

As the city has evolved, Snipes said the celebration has as well. According to the latest census, Missouri City’s population is 41.9 percent African American, while the city also elected its first-ever African American city manager (Snipes) and mayor (Yolanda Ford) in recent cycles.

“This is an opportunity for us to celebrate not only the culture and contributions of many people, but also the contributions of art and music,” Snipes said.

“Those things have been instrumental in black heritage, and we try to tie all of those things into the celebrations we’ve had.”

The evening will also feature the first MCTX Africa Bazaar, family-oriented activities such as bounce houses and a game truck, and a cultural tasting where guests will be able to sample Cajun and soul foods pre-

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Art from regional painters will be displayed prominently throughout the celebrations. (Photo from City of Missouri City)

program in the Missouri City Community Center featuring a presentation on the “150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 15 Amendment: African Americans and the Vote”

by Alexander Brown, a lifetime activist and leader of the 1960s civil rights movement. Later, event goers will be take in the second annual Youth Poetry Slam, with spoken-word performances

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host the third in a series of community resource tours on Feb. 6.

The third “County Judge on Your Corner” Resource Tour will be held at Heritage Rose Elementary School, located at 636 Glendale Lakes Dr. in Rosharon, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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George's original "listening tours" were held in every precinct of the county earlier this year.

The event is designed to allow county agencies as well as nonprofit organizations the opportunity to provide information, resources and services to youth and families within Fort Bend County.

There will be giveaways, opportunities to register to vote, free vaccinations (must bring immunization records), property tax assistance, passport pictures and applications, blood pressure screenings, den-

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 BINGO NIGHT Brazoria-East Fort Bend County Optimist Friday February 7, 2020 7pm (Doors open at 6pm) New Hope Lutheran Church 1424 FM 1092 Missouri City, Tx 77459 Great Prizes ! Fun For All! $25 early bird cards. $30 at the door.

SIENNA CRAFT/SEWING GROUP Sienna Craft/Sewing group. Meets every Tuesday from 10-noon at Sawmill Clubhouse in Sienna Plantation. We sew, crochet, knit, needlepoint, etc. contact Livia Erich at 281-543-3524 or liviaerich@ yahoo.com for additional information.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES The Sugar Land Branch Library will have a workshop for aspiring writers, Ò The Keys to Self-Publishing from 6-8 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge Rd. It is free and open to the public. For more information, see fortbend.lib.tx.us, call the Sugar Land Branch Library 281-238-2140 or call the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

DAV CHAPTER 233 MONTHLY MEETING The second Tuesday of every month at the United Way fort Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-222-4888.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB Get away on Ò A Plant LoverÕ s Tour of Public and Private Gardens in St. Kitts and NevisÓ presented by Joan Pritchard. She will take us on an armchair tour to these tropical islands and show us highlights of her visits there. Enjoy beautiful photos and stories of botanical and private gardens with a variety of garden styles. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at St. BasilÕ s Hall, 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land. All meetings of the Sugar Land Garden Club are free and open to the public. For further information, please see www. sugarlandgardenclub.org, or call 281-901-1970.

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QUAIL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB "Cullinan Park - The Gem of Fort Bend" will be the program for the February meeting. All meetings of the Quail Valley Garden Club are free and open to the public. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and is held at the Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center at 2701 Cypress Point Drive in Missouri City. For further information, refer to the QVGC website at quailvalleygardenclub.org.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS This month's meeting will be during the first week in February from 1-3 p.m. in The Great Hall at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd. Speaker will be Greg Shannon, MD, Gastroenterologist, Houston Methodist Sugar Land.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FORT BEND AAUW Greg GilesÕ TED Talk "It Takes a Village" will take place at 7 p.m. at Wharton County Junior College's Sugar Land campus, 14004 University Blvd., with the author on hand for discussion, elaboration, reflection.

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WHILE WE’RE WAITING SUPPORT GROUP For Bereaved Parents - grieving the loss of a child at any age. Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-413-2484.

AMERICAN LEGION 271 MEETING We meet the first Thursday of every month at the Post Hall, 4520 Hwy. 36 in Rosenberg. A covered dish meal is served to members at 6:30 p.m. followed by meetings at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-341-9966.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.

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STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30-8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

ADOPT A SHELTER CAT Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers.

School-aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an Ò I read to a catÓ bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.

FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery.Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS The Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City presents a variety of programs every month. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

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ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregivers of patients with AlzheimerÕ s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. JohnÕ s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson St. in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public.

For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800272-3900.

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