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Clements’ Claire Craig holds off a defender to control the ball during a playoff match Clements’ Kaelin Isaacson moves past a Cinco Ranch defender during a playoff match Thursday. (Photo by Bill McCaughey) Thursday. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

Clements girls’ soccer team loses to Cinco Ranch in playoffs

By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Cinco Ranch’s Katie Becker scored in the seventh minute of their second-round playoff match against Clements and the Cougars cruised to a 6-0 win last Thursday night at Cinco Ranch High

School.

Two minutes later, Makayla Wang’s corner kick found its way into the far corner of the net and the Clements Rangers’ season was effectively over.

The Cougars added three more goals in the first half, and one in the second to make the final

score 6-0.

The Rangers gave a good effort, but Cinco Ranch’s strong mid-field play along with a strong head wind kept Clements on the defensive the whole first half. Cinco Ranch controlled the ball and the game.

Clements had District 20-6A’s top two leading

scorers this year.

“Junior Lauren Hermosa, who had two goals in the first round of playoffs against Cy-Ranch, and our senior captain, Madison Kent, were the district’s top scorers this year. Both of these girls are excellent finishers and have an extremely high work rate,” Clements coach Rob

Boagni said. “We also had good mid-field play led by senior Libby Roberts, who is an outstanding playmaker. Our defense was anchored by our senior central defender Evelyn Huang. Senior goal keeper Madeline Beavers has been solid during playoffs.”

The Rangers would like to advance farther in the

playoffs next year, but they will miss seniors Alice Oplyo, Madeline Beavers, Claire Craig, McKenzie Ericson, Libby Roberts, Elizabeth Lorenzo, Madison Kent, Evelyn Huang, Bailey Rivenes, and Emily Bohnsac.

Cinco Ranch moves on to play Clear Springs in the Region 3 semifinals.

Undefeated Ridge Point takes control of District 20-6A softball “Travis is a very good team. They have had a good season so far and I expect them to do very well in the playoffs. Anytime you get a chance to play a good team, it’s a learning experience,” Ridge Point manager James

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Ridge Point is now 100 and in first place in the district while Travis falls to 8-2 and is in second place.

Each team has four games remaining.

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Ridge Point’s first seven batters in the top of the fifth inning scored as they took an 8-2 lead and went on to win 9-6. Holly Baker led off the inning and reached on an error. Pitcher Makinzy Herzog made the Tigers pay for the error by blasting a towering home run over the right field fence and the Panthers were back in the lead 3-2. Jade Merrell followed with a single, Abby Odneal reached on an error, Lauryn Banks doubled, Tamera McKnight reached on another error, and Taylor Soanes cleared the bases with a triple. When the inning was over, the Panthers had an 8-2 lead.

Travis responded with two runs in the bottom of the fifth on a single by Mady Runge, a walk by Audrey McLaughlin, a hit-by-pitch

by Caitlyn Goodeaux and a single by Skie Villani.

The Tigers made it interesting in the seventh by scoring two runs on a double by Noemi Cortez but Herzog ended the game with her 10th strikeout of the game.

Herzog has seven pitches in her repertoire, a fastball, curve, screwball, rise, drop and change-up.

“My curve was really good tonight and my changeup was really good. Early on my rise was working but it stopped rising toward the end of the game,” Herzog said.

When Travis took a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning, it was the first time this season that the Panthers had been behind. Herzog quickly erased that lead with her two-run home run. “It didn’t bother us to fall behind. I was confident we would come back,” Herzog said.

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H CEMETERY, FROM PAGE 1 Superintendent of Schools.

The exploration is in the preliminary stages and at this point, there is not enough information or evidence to identify a time frame for the historic cemetery or any indication of who is buried at the site. The Texas Historical Commission is providing their expertise and will continue their work to learn more about the site and take appropriate action.

Burial sites are regulated by the Texas Health Code and Fort Bend ISD is operating in full compliance with construction permits and additional permits required by the State Antiquities Code.

Fort Bend ISD purchased the land in 2011, and construction of the James Reese Career and Technical Center

H LAWSUIT, FROM PAGE 1 hundreds of homes,” according to a press release issued last week by the Houston law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Aziz.

The rain amounts around the Riverstone community

began in 2017. When complete, it will offer advanced junior and senior level courses and give students an opportunity to explore careers in agriculture and natural resources, architecture and construction, arts and video communications, culinary arts, cosmetology, education and training, information technology, law and public safety, manufacturing and transportation and logistics.

The state-of-the-art facility is funded through the 2014 Bond Program, which included $59 million dollars earmarked for CTE improvements. The center was named in honor of James Reese, a former FBISD math teacher who later served as the first FBISD vocational director.

Reese’s career in education spanned a total of 36 years, with 33 in FBISD. He passed away in 2009.

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were not unprecedented.

Hurricane Harvey dropped 34.1 inches of rain in Riverstone. Hurricane Allison delivered 36.99 inches in 2001 and in 2001 Hurricane Claudette delivered 45 inches of rain between July 24 and July 27 in 1979, according to lawsuit records.

“Defendant Costello made numerous errors when de-

Literacy Council Executive Director Kelli Metzenthin (left) and the organization’s former Executive Director, Lucia Street, who served in that role for 14 years, visit during the 6th annual Reading Between the Wines fundraiser for the Fort Bend Literacy Council featuring keynote speaker, Piper Kerman, author of the best-selling memoir, “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison.”

Orange was the new black of many at the fundraiser, too. Lucia and Larry Street served as the honorary chairs of this year’s event held at Safari Texas Ranch.

(Photo by Elsa Maxey)

signing the stormwater management system for LID 19. Costello failed to account for rainwater that would drain from LID 15 into LID 19 after a levee was removed along Haggerson Road.

As a result of Defendant Costello’s acts and omissions, plaintiffs and their children have been displaced from their homes

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day,” she said. “I’ve spent days in the school not learning one thing, going from class to class.

It makes me feel like I’m being cheated. And now that I’m in college there are things I’m thinking I should know that.

But no one cares. This has been going on since I’ve been in Hunters Glen (Elementary).

Everybody has gotten used to it, even the student body. And the freshmen class, I just pray for them because it’s gotten worse. They are learning less, retaining less and they are being pushed on and not taught.

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and have many months and years of costly repairs and rebuilding to come,” the lawsuit says.

Citing “gross negligence” the lawsuit claims that Costello’s conduct, “illustrates not only an attitude of conscious indifference for the rights, safety, and welfare of others but also shows Defendants actual

and subjective awareness of the dangers of such conduct.

Nevertheless, the Defendant proceeded with a conscious indifference to the rights, safety or welfare of others include plaintiffs. Therefore, the Defendant is liable for exemplary damages,” according to the suit.

The homeowners are represented by Muhammad Aziz

of Abraham,Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Aziz, Mike Simpson of Simpson & Simpson, James Moncus, III and Brian Vines of Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton and Anthony Johnson of the Attorney Group.

Costello has not responded to the lawsuit or to calls from the Fort Bend Star for comment.

We are not being challenged.”

Her sister, 17-year-old Jazlyn Cahee, said she has talked to teachers and administrators about her concerns.

“We come up with solutions and propose different ideas on how to improve the school so it’s progress, but we need to amplify our voice somehow,” she said.

The senior brought her 15-year-old brother Brandon Cahee with her. He will be a senior in 2020.

“Closing a school won’t fix a problem. I want him to go to a school that is improved, not a repetition,” said Jazlyn.

The Cahee sisters were among the first to race to the

info boards outside of the auditorium to write their concerns.

Upon hearing of options like closing Marshall or changing its focus, some parents left feeling dejected thinking the administration had already made up its mind.

In the third day of sessions, there were minimal “parking lot suggestions” listed as the consultant read off options, for what some parents called “the black and brown schools.”

“See, no one cared about options at the other meetings for our schools. They don’t care,” said one mother who was talking with a cluster of parents but declined to give her name.

The mayor of Meadows Place said he left that first meeting feeling he was going to have a fight on his hands to save his school. By the third meeting, he had a different outlook.

“They are listening,” Jessup said.

Parent Erica Lohse said she

was concerned about changes to Hightower High School.

“Hightower doesn’t have a middle school and it’s the only one in the district. Why didn’t they think about that when planning? Ridgepoint doesn’t have enough schools so they need to compensate for the population.

Why wasn’t that thought out?

There needs to be a partnership with the mayors and the city planners. They need to talk with each other about what do we need to do to revitalize the area. The district needs to figure out how to get some of the programs in some of the low population schools so they can graduate with knowledge,” said Lohse.

The district will hold it’s last meeting April 11 at Austin High School, 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land. The reports are on their website under strategic planning at www. fortbendisd.com/site/Default. aspx?PageID=95788.

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Central Fort Bend Chamber schedules events From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Central Fort Bend Chamber has scheduled a candidate’s forum and a regional infrastructure conference.

Candidates forum The Governmental Affairs Division of the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum for the City of Richmond. The forum is free and open to the public beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, at George Memorial Library located at 1001 Golfview Drive in the meeting room. A forum for Rosenberg candidates was held April 10.

H STAFFORD, FROM PAGE 1 Mayor Pro Tem A.J. Honore disagreed, accusing the mayor of deliberately putting out misinformation.

“We have grown accustomed to hearing him intentionally mislead people.

I attempted to directly refute his comments by stating this is a performance-based contract. Meaning no revenue goes out unless it comes in first,” Honore said in email conversations with the Fort Bend Star after the meeting.

Honore’ said that if the city doesn’t use incentives to bring new business and sales taxes to the city they will be in trouble.

During the council meeting, Honore explained that the city paid consultants who showed that the city needed to respond to its shrinking sales tax revenue problem.

“Over the last 10 years, since 2008, our country has seen the greatest economic comeback in the history of this country. During that time, Stafford lost their position in sales tax revenue.

While the country had significant growth, Stafford lost.

We used to have 15 percent share sales tax revenue in Fort Bend County, we now dropped down to 7 percent,” Honore said.

Honore suggested that the dip in sales tax revenue plays a part in the mayor’s fight against the project.

“Is it because the mayor doesn’t want people to know that Stafford lost during the biggest boon in the country?

Is it lack of understanding? ...

Is it intentional misinformation?” asked Honore during the meeting.

“For years the mayor has been using the SEDC (Stafford Economic Development Corporation) to subsidize general fund expenditures rather than investing in economic development projects. Now that the SEDC leadership is committing $3.5 million of the $8 million funds for their intended purpose, the mayor will have to develop a new vision for funding capital expenditures for the city. The irony is that economic development will do that. He lacks long-term vision and planning to understand how economic development will mature into serving the purpose of funding the city’s budget,” Honore said.

Honore and others have said there is no risk.

“The way it is structured by our attorney and economic developer, they got rid of the

Regional Infrastructure

Conference The Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference will be hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber in partnership with the Fort Bend Chamber on Thursday, June 28, at the Safari Texas Ranch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Special guest speakers include Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert and Jeff Moseley with the Texas Association of Business.

The keynote speaker for the luncheon will be Dr. Ray Perryman with The Perryman Group.

The Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference will offer a series of sessions pertaining to topics such as: a Fort Bend County Legislative Update, a Fort Bend

County Mayoral Panel, a session on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, the Texas Economy and Engineering Ethics.

The title sponsor for the conference is Dannenbaum Engineering. This year’s breakfast sponsor is Sprint Waste Services and the luncheon sponsor is HCSS. The corporate sponsors are Costello, EHRA, S&B Infrastructure, Civil Corp, and IDS Engineering Group.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available and won’t last long. Register at www. fortbendchamber.org. Individual registrations for the full day conference are also still available. For more information, visit www.CFBCA. org or call 281-342-5464.

risk. The developer will build a $6.5 million road. When they build it, it will deed to the city a $6 million asset for $3.5 million. How is it risk when you are sharing new revenue?

I find it hard to understand why anyone would be against this project,” Honore said.

For the last six years, the city has been exploring what to do with the 192 acres of the former Texas Instruments campus bounded by U.S. Highway 59, West Airport Boulevard and FM 1092/ Murphy Road.

Street Level Investment developers have a $500 million proposal for the property that could become a regional attraction for Stafford with shops, a central park, restaurants, high-end apartments, food halls with artisan chefs and a hotel. About $500,000 from the hotel tax will be used to generate tourism and attract more money to the area.

City leaders have had years of meetings and reports from consultants who say that the city needs to grow its sales tax base by using incentives to bring money to the city.

Stafford is Texas’ largest city with zero property tax, which has been a big draw for businesses looking to save money.

“This is a comprehensive development project, but not complicated. There are three possible outcomes confirmed by the city’s third party economic impact expert, Economic Analytics Consulting, LLC,” Honore explained after the meeting.

He said that no develop-

ment would not generate sales tax revenue. Development without incentives would bring 10-year revenues to Stafford estimated at $3.1 million. Development with incentives, he said, brings 10-year revenues to Stafford estimated at $32.5 million.

Honore said the developer will spend $6.5M million to build Network Drive, which will be owned 100 percent by the city at no cost to the general fund.

“The SEDC will reimburse the developer $3.5 million after they deliver the road to the city,” Honore said. “SEDC currently has over $8 million in available cash restricted for economic development projects of this type.”

“The Developer will be reimbursed up to an additional $8.4 million plus accrued interest over the next 10 years for mandatory infrastructure cost (mostly underground utilities). The reimbursement is on a graduated performancebased sharing agreement limited only to revenue generated by the project in access of the first $250,000 retained solely by the city,” he said.

“This agreement has been misrepresented by the mayor.

Facts reveal the city’s General Fund will not pay one cent out of pocket to the developer, it is 100 percent performance based.

“In addition, the cost for expansion of West Airport and Kirkwood Drive are county mobility bond projects necessary no matter what development gets built. In 2002

Stafford represented 16 percent of Fort Bend County’s sales tax revenue. Today we are less than 8 percent. This project is Stafford’s best opportunity to avoid a property tax. Staying the course advocated by the mayor is not going to reverse the economic hardship caused by lack of vision over the last 10 years,” wrote Honore.

Wen Guerra, city councilman and president of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation, which also approved the project, addressed the mayor’s money concerns at the meeting.

“This is EDC money, not city coffer. This money was accumulated for economic development and will keep us on track for no property tax,” Guerra said.

“The mayor has his concerns, that’s his right, but a supermajority don’t agree with his numbers. After reading all the information by both parties, the City Council and EDC, we support it. We are not pitching numbers out of the sky. This is not smoke and mirrors. Mr. Robinson (the developer’s attorney Steve Robinson) gave us a perfect scenario of how the funding will go,” Guerra said. “We are achieving goals, through this investment, that will benefit the whole community.”

He was referring to the reports from the developer’s attorney and spokesman, Steve Robinson.

Before voting, the council heard public comments from

Matthew Breazeale of Jones | Carter and Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Central Fort Bend Chamber, will act as moderator.

Each candidate will have an opportunity to present a three-minute opening statement, followed by a series of five prepared questions presented to the candidates by Breazeale, and ending with opening the floor to questions from the audience. All statements and responses will be timed for equality and fairness.

Early voting is April 23 and Election Day is May 5. To register for the event, visit www.CFBCA.org.

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How’s this for novel service? Cindy Schiefen is provided a breakfast brunch drink at the Brazos River Park this Sunday by the talented Jo Jo Martinez, who also did a bit of juggling to entertain guests. (Photo by Elsa Maxey)

Robinson, Jeff Wiley of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Corporation, and a council member candidate who suggested the city not pursue the new road.

The mayor is unfazed by claims of misrepresentation.

“If you challenge my numbers, you are challenging their (developers) numbers because what I’ve given you is based on their numbers,” Scarcella said. “Considering we will get in $4,800,000 and we are paying out $17 million.

If their numbers and timetable are correct, that will put us in a very difficult situation.

You can frame it any way you want, misinformation or whatever else. I am critically concerned about the next six years under this proposed agreement and I will respectfully vote against it with the understanding that my vote is based on their info. I have great skepticism on how we will get through the first years in a solid way.”

During the April 3 hearing, attorney Robinson also challenged the mayor’s idea that the developer was not paying property taxes.

“This is important,” said Robinson. “The city does not have a property tax but that does not mean we are not paying a property tax in order to allow this to move forward.

The developer agreed to a 51.5 cents tax levied in the defined area. We said if you will permit we will use it for supplemental police to make sure we have a safe environment. There is

no tax avoidance; in fact, it’s a higher tax,” Robinson said.

He said the state deed would show that within those 192 acres, it says you pay 18 cents for water and sewer but 51.5 cents for the defined area tax.

“The mayor said he was skeptical the proposal would generate the funds the developers said they would.

“In order to generate the money, everything has to be functional, full steam come January 2022. To be where you are today and say that you are collecting $150 million by 2022 seems to be an optimistic projection,” said the mayor.

Robinson countered that it would seem optimistic if they were just starting.

“We began having this discussion many years ago and began permitting and developing the portions we knew were feasible without this agreement and with the understanding, we had agreements with the WDIC No. 2 and the county. To the credit of the developers as a partner of yours, we didn’t stand still.

They already have a whole lot of money into this project with the expectations. Can we create the environment we want without this agreement, absolutely not. They have been patient, more patient than I, and to y’all credit you analyzed and hired great outside counsel and taken your time.

But it is time to move forward and make it what it can be. We will make this project what it can be,” Robinson said.

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Sugar Land names bridge after Annette Williamson Wise

She championed public art From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Sugar Land City Council recently approved a resolution that names the Main Street bridge to honor a longtime Sugar Land artist who helped preserve and document the city’s rich history.

Now known as Annette Williamson Wise Bridge, the memorial initiative was launched by area residents who organized a petition drive that resulted in more than 200 signatures.

Wise led an effort to paint

murals on the bridge for Sugar Land’s celebrations of the Texas sesquicentennial in 1986. The murals depict imagery that celebrates the city’s history. Wise later organized community maintenance projects to ensure motorists and pedestrians would enjoy the public art for many years to come.

Prior to her death, she was actively involved in the community through a number of philanthropic efforts and service projects. Signage commemorating Wise will be installed near the bridge Family of friends of Annette Williamson Wise attended a Sugar Land City Council meeting on April 3 to support renamin the near future. ing Main Street Bridge in Wise’s honor. (Submitted photo)

Missouri City recognized for online transparency From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced that Missouri City is among a select number of local municipalities to achieve recognition for its open citizen access through the Transparency Stars program.

The “Show Me City” received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information easily accessible online.

“My office, Financial Services, and Communications partnered on this initiative, and the process was achieved through our newly redesigned

website, which has a customized department homepage and a unique URL for Financial Services,” City Manager Anthony Snipes said. “Residents and stakeholders may now go to www.mctxfinance.com and easily access recent and past financial transparency documents such as city budgets, quarterly investment reports, comprehensive annual financial reports, check registers and more.”

Hegar said that “by providing meaningful financial data in addition to visual tools and analysis of its revenues and expenditures, Missouri City has shown a true commitment to Texas taxpayers. This effort achieves the goals set by my office’s Transparency Stars pro-

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Collection of History, Mystery and Wonder sponsors visit for tour at HMNS at Sugar Land From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Modern museums originated during the Renaissance in privately-owned collections of extraordinary objects.

Those collections were gathered by noblemen and scholars, warriors, and explorers, who were fueled by a burgeoning interest in human and natural history.

The collections were often viewed by friends in a designated room at home, then in multiple rooms as the collection expanded,

and finally to entire buildings.

At the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, (HMNS) visitors can imagine a visit to the home of one of those “collectors” and explore the eight galleries dedicated to the curious, the strange, and the inexplicable. A different theme in each chamber tells the story of a curious person who’s gatherings may have been augmented by the purchase of exotica from sailors returning to port or from commissioned travelers who brought specimens from far-off

places.

HMNS at Sugar Land Museum Director Adrienne Barker recently welcomed board members from the Fort Bend Junior Service League for a viewing and tour of the exhibit.

FBJSL serves as the exhibits local sponsor.

“The Fort Bend Junior Service League is excited with how fantastic the exhibit is. There is truly something for everyone to see and explore. We feel very privileged to be able to make this exhibit possible for area residents. Sponsoring the exhibit is a great

George Foundation names Ewbanks as new trustee From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The trustees of The George Foundation recently elected Stephen Ewbank of Sugar Land to serve as trustee for a 10-year term.

Ewbank replaces outgoing trustee John Null, who was appointed to the board in 2008 and served 10 years, including the role of chairman from 2016-2018.

“The George Foundation is excited to bring Steve’s passion for community service and strong leadership to the board of trustees,” Null said.

Ewbank was born in South Bend, Ind., and moved to Texas the day he graduated from Indiana University. He worked

as a CPA for Price Waterhouse until he was hired away by one of his clients, Sugarland Properties, Inc. (SPI) in 1984.

For the next 30 years, Ewbank and the team at SPI developed First Colony, including Sugar Land Town Square, and also developed properties outside of First Colony as Planned Community Developers, Ltd. During his career in both commercial and residential development, Ewbank earned several awards including Marketing Director of the Year from the Greater Houston Builders Association and Fort Bend Businessman of the Year from the Rotary Club.

Ewbank recently retired as a real estate developer but remains active in the

community serving on the board of directors for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the advisory board for Catholic Charities of Fort Bend, and the St. Laurence Parish Pastoral Council.

Ewbank previously served on the boards of the Fort Bend County Women’s Center and Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, and he was the charter president of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land.

Ewbank and his wife Julie live in Sugar Land and have two adult children, Amy and Joey.

Serving on the foundation’s board with Ewbank will be trustees Tom McNutt, Don Wenzel, Jim Condrey, and Ruthanne Mefford.

way for the Service League to meet its commitment to education in Fort Bend County,” said FBJSL President Jen Rizzo.

The public is invited to explore and understand the wondrous world we live in and come to realize, in the famous words of Dorothy Parker, “There is no cure for curiosity!”

Admission to collection of History, Mystery and Wonder is a separate ticket and includes entrance to the permanent exhibit halls. For tickets or more information, visit www.hmns.org/sugarland or call 281-313-2277.

Board members of the Fort Bend Junior Service League visit the Collection of History, Mystery and Wonder exhibit they are sponsoring at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. (Submitted photo)

Fotofest Fort Bend 2018 exhibition at Fort Bend County Courthouse From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

On March 22, CAM Fort Bend and the Fort Bend History Association opened a collaborative exhibition in the Fort Bend County Courthouse rotunda as part of Fotofest Fort Bend 2018.

The Fotofest Global Outreach Exhibition presents a photo display of the Fort Bend Global Initiative delegations led by County Judge Bob Hebert to the countries of China, Taiwan and Turkey in an effort to cultivate international relationships for the betterment of Fort Bend County. The mission of the Fort Bend Global Initiative is to enhance the quality of life in greater Fort Bend County by creating, fostering and promoting opportunities

Pictured from the left are Ana Alicia Estrada, Fort Bend Museum Site Manager; and Jessica Avery, Fort Bend Museum Programs Manager, as they view the Fotofest exhibit in the Fort Bend County Courthouse rotunda. (Submitted photo)

for international commerce, economic growth, educational exchange and

cultural exchange.

The exhibition helps highlight how the museums have been able to engage with the county, collaborate on their efforts and encourage a deeper understanding of photography beyond the metropolis of Houston.

Fort Bend County welcomes all to stop by the historic courthouse rotunda during normal business hours to view the display, which will run through April 22.

“Global Initiatives, a non-profit organization funded thru donations, has been very successful with its efforts to establish meaningful relationships with like-minded communities overseas. The photos and artifacts displayed provide greater insight into their activities,” Hebert said.

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL

AVISO DE RECIBO DE LA SOLICITUD Y EL INTENTO DE OBTENER PERMISO PARA LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA RENOVACION

PERMIT NO. WQ0012073001

PERMISO NO. WQ0012073001

APPLICATION. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 26, 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77019, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0012073001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0078891) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 500,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located at 1403 Lazy Spring Drive, Missouri City, in Fort Bend County, Texas 77489. The discharge route is from the plant site to a Fort Bend County drainage ditch; thence to a series of Harris County Flood Control District ditches; thence to Sims Bayou; thence to Houston Ship Channel/Buffalo Bayou Tidal. TCEQ received this application on March 1, 2018. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Quail Valley Utility District Office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.590833&lng=-95.520833&zoom=13&type=r

SOLICITUD. Fort Bend County MUD No. 26, 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77019, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ) para renovar el Permiso No. WQ0012073001 (EPA I.D. No. TX ) del Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes de Texas (TPDES) para autorizar la descarga de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 500,000 galones por día. La planta está ubicada 1403 Lazy Springs Drive, Missouri City, en el Condado de Fort Bend County, Texas 77489. La ruta de descarga es del sitio de la planta a Fort Bend County zanjas del drenaje; allí a una serie de Harris County Flood Control zanjas; allí de Sims Bayou; de allí a Houston Ship Channel/Buffalo Bayou Tidal. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el Marzo 1. 2018. La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leerla y copiarla en Quail Valley Utility District Office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.590833&lng=-95.520833&zoom=13&type=r

ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application.

TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq. texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address, and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 26 at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Joe Taylor, Quail Valley Utility District, at 281-499-5539.

Issuance Date: March 27, 2018

AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El aviso de la solicitud y la decisión preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos.

COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado.

PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración "[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado". Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios.

Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ. CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN A LA AGENCIA. Todos los comentarios públicos y solicitudes deben ser presentadas electrónicamente vía www.TCEQ.Texas.gov/about/comments.html o por escrito dirigidos a la Comisión de Texas de Calidad Ambiental, Oficial de la Secretaría (Office of Chief Clerk), MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información personal que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. Para obtener más información acerca de esta solicitud de permiso o el proceso de permisos, llame al programa de educación pública de la TCEQ, gratis, al 1-800687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

También se puede obtener información adicional del Fort Bend County MUD No. 26 a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Mr. Joe Taylor, Quail Valley Utility District, al 281-341-9063.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 SELF-PUBLISHING 101

The University Branch Library will present the workshop, 6:30 p.m., 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Learn the basic components of self-publishing a book, from designing the cover art, layout, and design to editing, printing, and distributing. Learn the publishing process and the different available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 BACK AND NECK PAIN SEMINAR

Join Dr. Jeffrey Wood to learn the latest treatment options and prevention at 6 p.m. in the Methodist Hospital Sugar Land, Brazos Pavilion Conference Center. Registration is required. Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/ backpain-sl or call 281-274-7500.

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

The University Branch Library will host the Fort Bend Photography Club at 2 p.m., 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land. Learn how to achieve various effects with different lenses, creative use of lighting, and unique poses to capture the personality of a subject. Free and open to the public.

For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

APOLLO - TO THE MOON

George Memorial Library will host retired NASA physicist F. Don Cooper, 10:30 a.m., at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Explore his experiences creating the technology that helped launch Apollo 11 in 1969, and the efforts of his team to bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely in 1970. Cooper will also discuss the history of U.S. rockets, and his role in designing the Saturn that would help make space travel possible. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

CANINE CARNIVAL AND FUN RUN

Hosted by Sienna Plantation, starting with a 5K run or a 1K run/walk to benefit Fort Bend Cares. 7 a.m. to noon. Village of Sawmill Lake, 9815 Cameron Way, Missouri City. After the run, a free carnival will feature a costume contest, inflatables, food trucks, the Houston Disc Dogs and more. For more information, visit www.siennaplantation.com/canine or call 832-208-6696.

TEXAS KUNG FU FESTIVAL

Free to the public, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brazos River Park, 18427 Southwest Freeway. Enjoy a celebration of the martial artists. All proceeds benefit Fort Bend Helping Heroes Charity providing assistance to forgotten heroes in our community. For more information, call 832-867-9604 or visit www.texaskungfufestival.org

LOVING FRIENDS MEETING

Dinner and entertainment 5 p.m., at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City. Maurice Daugherty, a concert pianist, will entertain. Loving Friends is a social group of men and women who lost their spouses but want to move on with their lives. It is not a grief support group. Reservations required by calling 281-208-3124.

COUTURE FOR THE CAUSE AT HARVEST GREEN

Harvest Green hosts the American Cancer Society’s Couture for the Cause at 7 p.m. at The Farmhouse, 3400 Harvest Corner Drive. Models whose lives have been touched by cancer will showcase couture looks. Guests will enjoy local restaurants, a signature cocktail, music, a swag bag, raffles and prizes. All the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information and tickets visit https://acshph.ejoinme.org/CoutureforCause.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 VERANDA VIBES

An open-air concert from 3-7 p.m. at Veranda, 23002 Henderson Row Drive off of Williams Way. Free and open to the public, bring lawn chairs/ blankets and enjoy the tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Santana and Journey. Prizes awarded for look-a-like contest for each entertainer. For more information, visit www.verandatexas.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 FIRST ANNUAL SENSORY-FRIENDLY DAY

George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 in Richmond, will open its doors exclusively for families with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include quiet corners, sensory-friendly kits, noise-cancelling headphones, colored glasses and other modifications to ensure a customized and welcoming visit. Guests can pre-register for a discount at www.georgeranch.org/event/ sensory-friendly-day.

MONDAY, APRIL 16 MENDED HEARTS INC. MEETING

The largest cardiovascular peer-to-peer support network in the world.

Chapter 362-Southeast Texas will meet at 5:30 p.m., at the HBU Bradshaw Fitness Center, 7731 Southwest Freeway, second floor. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-242-8767.

THROUGH APRIL 17 FREE INCOME TAX HELP

Fort Bend County Libraries will host representatives to provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers at several Fort Bend County libraries.

Patrons should bring: a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, and any other compensation received in 2017; unemployment compensation statements; and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return. For more information, call 281-633-4734.

SHRIMP BOIL AND FISH FRY FESTIVAL

The Oyster Creek Rotary presents its 39th annual event. Shrimp or catfish meals with all the trimmings, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, adjacent to City Hall. Meal tickets $20/each. Reverse raffle tickets to win a $12,000 Backyard Makeover from Alamo Stone – available for $100/each. Visit oystercreekrotary.org or call 281-499-3997 for more information, and to purchase tickets.

EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, invites everyone from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Numerous family activities recognizing the importance of protecting the environment are planned throughout the library. Free and open to the public, for more information, call 281-3424455 or 281-633-4734.

WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES

Conflict That Deepens Tension. First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway will host the event 1-3 p.m. Aspiring writers will learn how different types of conflict can help build tension in a story. Explore the overall conflict arc and ways to deepen critical scenes with conflict.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

MIK’S HIDDEN HEARTS ALLIANCE ANTI-PROM

Anti-Prom is a specifically planned prom for the health and physical limitations of chronically ill youth, sponsored by Mik’s Hidden Hearts Alliance, providing hope to teens and young adults with Dysautonomia and other life-changing chronic illnesses. Anti-Prom is free for Hidden Teens and their guests at Constellation Field 5:30-9 p.m. All go home with great door prizes, baskets and swag bags. Visit www.mikshiddenhearts. com for more information and to donate.

CHURCH WIDE YARD SALE FOR CHURCH PLANTING

Find new treasures at Heritage Baptist Church’s yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2223 FM 1092 Rd, Missouri City. All proceeds go toward missionary Shawn Welchman’s church plant in Flagstaff, Ariz. (Rain date May 5).

SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Exchange Club of Sugar Land will host the 31st annual dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fluor Corporation Cafeteria, 1 Fluor Daniel Dr. Local law enforcement and fire departments prepare the spaghetti and compete to win the cook-off trophy. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 713-443-8061

MONDAY, APRIL 23 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS

An overview of disability benefits will be offered at University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd, at 6:30 p.m. Those attending should set up a “my Social Security” account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and print out a Social Security statement to bring to the meeting. Free and open to the public. Anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 NON-PROFIT SCHOOLS AND HOME SCHOOL PROVIDERS MEETING

Fort Bend ISD will host a community meeting in the FBISD Administration Building Board Room 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 281-634-1354.

POETRY SLAM COMPETITION

Sugar Land Branch Library will host the event for teens and young adults, 2-4 p.m., 550 Eldridge. High school and college students 14-19 years are invited to compete in this poetry event by reading original works they have created. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, April 27.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.

FORT BEND ARTS FESTIVAL AND PARADE

At Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Storybook Character Parade will start at 10:30. Free admission and activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www. fortbendartsfest.com. Event is part of Fort Bend County Charities.

ACCESS HEALTH’S 6TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Beginning at 8 a.m. at Missouri City Community Park, 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane. Proceeds from the event help provide medical care to our community’s low-income and uninsured. In addition to softball and kickball tournaments, there will be a fajita cook-off and an expanded Kids Zone. For more information and to register, call 281-633-3144.

YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT AT SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK

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BASHANS PAINTING & HOME REPAIR Commercial / Residential Fully Insured Reference Available

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Join us at the China Bear, 12755 Southwest Freeway, Stafford, from 3-6 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-204-7716 or 713-401-7933

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POT OF GOLD GOLF CLASSIC

The 8th annual golf classic is fast approaching. The Fort Bend Rainbow Room is seeking donations for the auction that helps purchase supplies for children and adults in crisis. For more information, call 832-595-3029.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY VENDOR EVENT

A partnership between The Fort Bend Star newspaper and the Sugar Land Skeeters baseball club, this event is a full day of fun for the family!

More than 50 vendors will visit with parents while the kids participate in many activities. Offerings include playing catch on the Skeeters’ outfield, playing on the inflatables and the playground, having the opportunity to walk on the Skeeters’ outfield, photo opportunities with Swatson, the Skeeters mascot, and autograph sessions with Skeeters players.

Sponsorships and vendor booths available by calling 281-690-4200.

FRIDAY, MAY 11 TEEN/TWEEN RESPITE

The Arc of Fort Bend County, Texana Center, and Hope For Three are accepting applications for this fun night of crafts, games, movies and more, open to Fort Bend County residents between the ages of 11-18 with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The fun takes place at Texana Learning Center, 2715 Cypress Point Dr. Missouri City. For more information, and to register visit www.arcoffortbend.org/2018-tween-teenrespite-program/ or email kaxtell@arcoffortbend.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 BARK FOR LIFE RETURNS TO RIVERSTONE

Presented by Lake Olympia Animal Hospital, prancing pups and their humans can take steps to combat cancer, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds support the American Cancer Society. Join us at The Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Blvd. An after “paw-ty” features the Houston Disc Dogs, pet vendors, animal adoptions, music, food trucks and more. Free and open to the public. The first 300 guests receive a goodie bag. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/barkriverstonetx.

ONGOING QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY

Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@ comcast.net

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STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB

Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

5:30 to 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 281-6334734.

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 “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. 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.

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR

Beginning, Monday, Jan. 29, and the last Monday of every month, George Memorial Library will host the event beginning at 9 a.m. 1001 Golfview in Richmond. People of all nationalities are invited to come to the informal gathering to get to know one another, share cultural experiences. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281633-4734.

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FREE RABIES VACCINE

Golf for a cause at Top Golf Houston-Katy, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsorships and team spots available. All proceeds benefit the Skeeter’s Baseball Foundation that promotes youth education and healthy activities by making a difference in the lives of children. For more information, and to book a team, call 281-207-9112. Visit foundation@sugarlandskeeters.com for more information.

BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS

Begins at 11 a.m. at First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a bottle of water. Free and open to the public, reservations required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select First Colony Branch Library, and find the program, or call 281-238-2800.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 MARCH FOR BABIES

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MONDAY, APRIL 30 GOLF FORE SKEETERS BASEBALL FOUNDATION

Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.

Free Immunizations, health screenings, food distribution, information about sports concussions, and proper hydration. For all students in FBISD. Hosted at Impact Church Houston, 16310 Chimney Rock Road, Houston. For more information, email Stephanie.Kellam@fortbendisd.com or pastordoug@ic4houston.com.

University Branch Library will host this program, 10:30 a.m., at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. Learn about the various residential options, the amenities that are offered, and what questions to ask in order to make informed decisions. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

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6TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” AUTISM DAY

Join us at Constellation Field. Presented by Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation, this is Hope For Three’s key awareness and fundraising event. Sponsorships are available and volunteers are needed. For tickets, sponsor or volunteer information, call Hope For Three Autism Advocates at 281-245-0640 or visit hopeforthree.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 FREE YOUTH HEALTH FAIR

Children 4 years old and up are invited to fish a four-acre stocked lake.

Prizes for Biggest Fish and Most Fish Caught are given in several age divisions. Parents must attend – the children must do all the fishing!

Come early to register. Registration and fishing begin at 8 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. For more information, call 281-633-7033. Sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

EXPERIENCE COUNTS! 27+ YEARS SERVING FORT BEND COUNTY

Deadline is noon every Friday. Please keep wording to a minimum. Answer the “5 W’s”: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Email to Editor@FortBendStar.com or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 3944 Bluebonnet Drive, Stafford, Texas 77477.

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.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 INTRO TO SENIOR LIVING FOR 55 PLUS

The March of Dimes biggest annual fundraising event will take place at Constellation Field. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Super Hero Sprint begins at 8:30 a.m., walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit marchforbabies.org/event/fortbend

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