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Police: Area man killed wife, son before killing himself By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Police say a Sugar Land man fatally shot his wife and son inside their home, and then drove to San Marcos and assaulted his daughter, before killing himself earlier this week.
Sugar Land Police Department spokesperson Doug Adolph said SLPD is approaching the incident as a murder-suicide after Richard Logan, the CEO of Stafford-based nonprofit Attack Poverty, was found dead of a gunshot wound in Guadalupe County early Feb. 11. His
wife, Diana, and 11-yearold son were found dead inside the family’s Sugar Land home later that day. According to Adolph, local police received a call from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office indicating it had found a man, identified as Richard Logan, dead from an
apparent suicide. After trying to reach family members for notification of his death multiple times throughout the day, Adolph said a neighbor was able to gain access to the family’s home in
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Artist Jennifer Lang takes a break to hula hoop during an arts market at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear in October. The community is hosting another arts market, which will be free and open to the public, on Feb. 29. (Photo by Stephanie Cheney)
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Art market returning to Fulshear community By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
Those with an eye for culture and the arts are in for a treat later this month when an interactive art market returns to Fort Bend County. On Saturday, Feb. 29, artists and enthusiasts from around the Houston region will gather at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a day organizers say is devoted to creativity and exploration. Paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and other items created by
artists and artisans from the First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights and the Market at Sawyer Yards will be on display at the Cross Creek Welcome Center, located at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln., for the community to enjoy as they stroll through the neighborhood. Mitch Cohen, founder and coordinator of both the First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards, said the free, public event in Fulshear is dedicated to showcasing the original thoughts and brushstrokes of artists from around the Houston
area. “No reproduced or manufactured pieces are allowed,” Cohen said in a news release. “All of the art — from paintings and sculptures to photography, jewelry and handcrafted items — exhibited at Cross Creek Ranch are original creations.” A similar event was held at the same venue in Fulshear last October. Cohen said there were about 1,100 people in attendance. Beyond the showcased pieces, there will be additional activities available
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A man and young boy check out an attraction at October's art market in Fulshear. (Photo by Stephanie Cheney)
Missouri City cancer survivor receives special treatment from Olson By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM
U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, left, laughs with Kaylee Tolleson on Monday at Sugar Land City Hall. Tolleson, of Missouri City, is a cancer survivor. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)
Kaylee Tolleson’s life changed last year when, at 9 years old, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The young Missouri City resident’s subsequent recovery and inspiring story has brought her widespread recognition, which continued this week with a special surprise. On Monday morning, Tolleson and her parents met with U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, who represents them in Congressional District 22, for what they thought was simply a meet-andgreet. The aspiring figure
skater figured she was there to see the skates of Olympic gold medalist and former Sugar Land resident Tara Lipinski, which are displayed in the lobby of Sugar Land City Hall. Right on cue, however, Olson surprised Tolleson by also presenting her with several gifts. Along with a softball that’s been on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, he brought out a framed poster and copy of his speech on the House floor last month about Tolleson’s bout with cancer – immediately eliciting a gasp from the shocked Tolleson. “It means a lot, and getting things that were on
the floor of the U.S. House is pretty awesome and cool,” she said. Olson said Monday’s proceedings were his way of ensuring Tolleson never forgets her fight. “You were beautiful then, and you’re beautiful now. Nothing has changed,” he told her. “…These are just things for her to remember how special she is and what an amazing story she is.” Many might know that story by now. In March 2019, Tolleson went to the doctor after about three months of severe lower abdominal pain. Following a CT scan, ultrasound and other
tests, startling news was delivered. Tolleson had a 10-centimeter malignant tumor on her right ovary. The diagnosis was rare for a child that young. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ovarian cancer strikes 0.3 out of every 100,000 females age 5-9. Such a diagnosis, Olson said, might have sucked the spirit out of many children – but not Tolleson. “When she found out, she didn’t feel sorry for herself and didn’t get down – she fought through it,” he
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